CALENDAR 1 January 2026–31 January 2028
Five activities occur each month on the same week days of each month. Two activities continue throughout the year without specific dates. One activity continues throughout the year on both specific dates and on an as-needed basis. One activity occurs every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year at 0800 and 1800. Any changes will be posted here and/or on our FACEBOOK page,
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- Post Breakfasts- Every Friday from 0800-0915 except 2 January 2026, 27 November 2026, 25 December 2026, 1 January 2027, 26 November 2027, 24 December 2027, and 31 December 2027.
- Post Business Meetings-second Tuesday of each month, except for November. The November meeting will be replaced with a family dinner on 7 November 2026.
- Veterans Counseling. Due to current VA manning, which precludes scheduled VA counseling, discussions and/or benefits questions can be scheduled by calling Charlie Tupper (Post Service Officer) at 843-709-7523 and leaving a message requesting support.
- Veterans Benefits Assistance. Benefits advice is also generally available the second Tuesday of each month 1500-1700 and/or when Post is open Friday mornings 0800-1030, or by calling 843-709-7523. WHEN VA counselors are again available, we will also provide benefits counseling the same day.
- Federal Food Supplement Distribution. Usually, the third Tuesday of each month 1315-1545 at Christ St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Hollywood Green Food Distribution. Third Saturday of each month 0900-1130 on the Hollywood Green.
- Collect for Victory House. January through 30 November; quarterly trips to deliver personal grooming and clothing items; 11 December to deliver gifts to every resident of Victory House.
- Veterans Graves Project. Identification, geolocation and reporting of Veteran gravesites, repair of gravestones, assistance with burial benefits, year-round.
- Meggett Roxbury Park. Post 145 opens and closes the park every Saturday and Sunday at 0800 and 1800 respectively. Members are urged to volunteer for this Community activity.
Other Calendar Events for January 2026
1 January: Email request to Schools for Nominations for Palmetto Boys/Girls State
2 January: Post 145 CC letter to school principals re Palmetto Boys/Girls State
22 January: Complete CY2025 financial audit
24 January: Prepare draft 2025 IRS tax return
24 January: Prepare 2027 O&M Budget
31 January: Members who have not paid FY2026 dues by this date become inactive and cannot participate in Post elections or in-meeting voting.
Other Calendar Events for February 2026
3 February: 4 Chaplains Remembrance
7 February: District 2 Meeting, Post 179
Other Calendar Events For March 2026
1-7 March: Post 145 Palmetto Boys/Girls State Committee reviews nominees
2 March: Final Deadline for school submissions of Palmetto Boys/Girls State nominees to Post 145
3-10 March: Post 145 Boys and Girls State Committee reviews candidates and makes selection.
11 March Selected candidates for Palmetto Boys/Girls State Committee entered into state database. Selectees and schools notified by email. Selectees also notified by personal letter.
15 March: American Legion Birthday
24 March: Selected Palmetto Boys/Girls State candidates and parents/guardians complete online permissions
25 March: File Post income tax forms with IRS
Other Calendar Events for April 2026
1 April: Deadline for Post 145 to make payments to Palmetto Boys/Girls State
14 April: Nominations close for Post 145 officers for FY2028: 2000L
Other Calendar Events for May 2026
5 May: File Tax Exemption renewal with SC Sec of State
12 May: Elect Post 145 officers for 2026: 1900-2000
15-17 May: Department Convention-- Columbia, SC
23 May: Post colors on veterans graves-0930-1500
25 May 2026. Distribute Poppies at local Businesses in honor of Memorial Day.
26-29 May: Recover colors posted on veterans graves: 0900-1500
30 May: Inform SC Legion Department of election results
Other Calendar Events for June 2026
1 June: Renew website and Facebook subscriptions
6 June 2026: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
7-13 June: Palmetto Boys State encampment
7-13 June: Palmetto Girls State encampment
14 June: Flag Day: June 14th
13 June: Flag Retirement Ceremony: 1000, Meggett Town Hall
14 June: Birthday US Army
Other Calendar Events for July 2026
None
Other Calendar Events for August 2026
4 August: Birthday US Coast Guard (1790)
28-31 August: Legion National Convention, Louisville KY
Other Calendar Events for September 2026
11 September: 9/11 Remembrance. Baptist Hill High School
18 September: Birthday US Air Force (1947)
Other Calendar Events for October 2026
13 October: Birthday US Navy (1775)
13 October: Collect for Angel Tree at Business Meeting
24 October: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
30 October-2 November: Department Fall Conference, Columbia SC
Other Calendar Events for November 2026
7 November: Post Family Dinner 1300-1600
10 November: Birthday USMC (1775)
11 November: Veterans Day activities: Town breakfasts and School activities
Other Calendar Events for December 2026
12 December: Renew Post Insurance Policy
12 December: Deliver Post 145 Gifts to Victory House
13 December: Wreaths Across America
20 December: Birthday US Space Force (2019)
Other Calendar Events for January 2027
22 January: Complete CY2026 financial audit
24 January: Prepare draft 2026 IRS tax return
24 January: Prepare 2027 O&M Budget
29 January: Email request to Schools for Nominations for Palmetto Boys/Girls State
31 January: Members who have not paid FY2026 dues by this date become inactive and cannot participate in Post elections or in-meeting voting
31 January: Post 145 CC letter to school principals re Palmetto Boys/Girls State
Other Calendar Events for February 2027
3 February: Schools Begin Work on Palmetto Boys/Girls State Nominations
3 February: 4 Chaplains Remembrance
Other Calendar Events For March 2027
2 March: Final Deadline for school submission of Palmetto Boys/Girls State nominees to Post 145
3-10 March: Post 145 Palmetto Boys/Girls State Committee reviews nominees
11 March: Selected candidates for Palmetto Boys/Girls State Committee entered into state database. Candidates and schools informed via email and selectees by personal letter.
15 March: American Legion Birthday
24 March: Selected Palmetto Boys/Girls State candidates and parents/guardians complete online permissions
25 March: File Post income tax forms with IRS
Other Calendar Events for April 2027
1 April: Deadline for Palmetto Boys/Girls State payments by Post 145
8 April: Nominations close for Post 145 officers for FY2028: 2000L
26 April: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
Other Calendar Events for May 2027
5 May: File Tax Exemption renewal with SC Sec of State
11 May: Elect Post 145 officers for 2028: 1900-2000
May: Department Convention-- Columbia, SC
29 May: Post colors on veterans graves-0930-1500
31 May: Inform SC Legion Department of election results
31 May: Distribute poppies at local businesses in honor of Memorial Day
Other Calendar Events for June 2027
1 June: Renew website and Facebook subscriptions
2-5 June: Recover colors posted on veterans graves: 0900-1500
6-12 June: Palmetto Boys State encampment
6-12 June: Palmetto Girls State encampment
14 June: Flag Day: June 14th
14 June: Flag Retirement Ceremony: 1030, Meggett Town Hall
14 June: Birthday US Army (1775)
Other Calendar Events for July 2027
10 July: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
Other Calendar Events for August 2027
4 August: Birthday US Coast Guard (1790)
August: Legion National Convention,
Other Calendar Events for September 2027
11 September: 9/11 Remembrance. Baptist Hill High School
18 September: Birthday US Air Force (1947)
Other Calendar Events for October 2027
13 October: Birthday US Navy (1775)
14 October: Collect for Angel Tree at Business Meeting
23 October: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
October-: Department Fall Conference, Columbia SC
Other Calendar Events for November 2027
6 November: Post Family Dinner 1300-1600
10 November: Birthday USMC (1775)
11 November: Veterans Day activities: Town breakfasts and School activities
Other Calendar Events for December 2027
12 December: Renew Post Insurance Policy
10 December: Deliver Post 145 Gifts to Victory House
11 December: Wreaths Across America
20 December: Birthday US Space Force (2019)
Other Calendar Events for January 2028
22 January: Complete CY2026 financial audit
24 January: Prepare draft 2026 IRS tax return
24 January: Prepare 2028 O&M Budget
29 January: Email request to Schools for Nominations for Palmetto Boys/Girls State
29 January: Post 145 CC letter to school principals re Palmetto Boys/Girls State
31 January: Members who have not paid FY2027 dues by this date become inactive and cannot participate in Post elections or in-meeting voting.