Good Day Outpost 1,
As a reminder, PLEASE send your flyers to outpost1 at commanderscoalition dot org to be included with the minutes. Ever since I left Tallahassee, I haven’t been sending any flyers because nobody is sending me soft copies. Taking a picture of a flyer does not reproduce well if someone goes to print it. EMAIL YOUR FLYERS
Veterans Day Parade Schedule brought to you by Vet Events Tally
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Military.com Veterans Day Deals: https://www.military.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VETERANS
Should Commanders Coalition Endorse the Red Star Banner?
The Red Star Banner stands as a solemn and powerful tribute to military personnel, veterans and first responders who have died by suicide. Just as the Gold Star honors those lost in combat, the Red Star gives voice and visibility to a different battlefield; one fought in silence, within. This banner is more than a symbol. It is a declaration that these lives mattered, their service mattered, and their family’s matter. It’s a lifeline of recognition, remembrance, and hope for families left behind.
Here is an email from Mission BBQ. Please share it as far as you can. Mission BBQ donates a lot of food to Veteran related events. The least we can do is freely share what they have going on at the restaurant.
Good Morning and Happy November!
As some of you know, Miss Beverly is no longer in the Community Ambassador role at MISSION BBQ. She has accepted a role that is closer to home and beneficial to her professional career. Please wish her good luck in her next journey.
With that being said, we are actively looking for a new Community Ambassador, so if you know of anyone who might want the role, please have them fill out an application. Until then, my name is Kaitlyn Grimes (KG), and I am filling in until we find the right person.
Now, the real reason for this email. We have some upcoming events this month I would like everyone to be aware of and attend if possible.
Current Specials - Until November 26th
Black Plate Special: Smoked Meatloaf
Seasonal Side: Granny’s Sweet Potato Mash
Super Seasonal Potato: Baked Cheesy Potatoes
Seasonal Dessert: Caramel Apple Cobbler
Wednesday, November 11th - Veterans Day
Each year at MISSION BBQ, we make Veterans Day a very special day. It is our privilege to honor and support Our Uniformed American Heroes. As a small gesture of appreciation, all Veterans and Active-Duty Military are served a Free Sandwich on Veterans Day. We will have a live rendition of the National Anthem at NOON along with military vehicles on display.
**If you would like to set up a table or display a vehicle, please reach out to me because I still have space.
Wednesday, November 11th - OneBlood Blood Drive
From 11am-4pm OneBlood will be in the parking lot. Donors will receive a OneBlood sweatshirt, $20 e-gift card and a MISSION BBQ free sandwich card to use on your next visit.
Thursday, November 12th - Toys for Tots
MISSION BBQ is a toy drop off location for Toys for Tots. Please feel free to bring in UNWRAPPED/UNOPENED toys for donation.
Thursday, November 12th - Wreaths Across America American Hero Cups
With every American Hero Cup sold, $2 will be donated to Wreaths Across America. This program helps purchase the 3,800 wreaths needed to be placed at veterans headstones on December 19th (Wreaths Across America Day) at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
Thursday, November 12th - Send the Holidays to Our Heroes
MISSION BBQ sends Holiday Cards to Our Deployed Uniform American Heroes to let them know we are thinking of them. Find our display table and sign a card for us to send, or feel free to bring some in!
Wednesday, November 25th - Thanksgiving Meal Orders
Holiday Turkey Meal Bundles are available for purchase and must be placed by Saturday, November 21st. MISSION BBQ will be closed on Thanksgiving so that our teammates can celebrate with their families, so orders can be picked up the Tuesday (24th) or Wednesday (25th) before.
Friday, November 27th - Buy a Card, Get a Card
Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus card to use in January.
Saturday, December 5th - VIP Brunch
Please join us for this invitation-only event in honor of our VIP guests who visit us often, those of you who’ve generously shared your treasured mementos, and our extended family of heroic patriots. Your continued support means so very much, so we’d like to say thanks. http://mission-bbq.com/BrunchRSVP
Upcoming Specials - Starts November 27th
Black Plate Special: Smoked Strip Steak
Seasonal Side: Creamed Corn
Super Seasonal Potato: Baked Cheesy Potatoes
Seasonal Dessert: Caramel Bread Pudding
Thank you for everything you do, have done, or plan to do for Our Community and Our Country. I hope to see you at these events and please feel free to contact me if you need anything.
KG
Proudly Serving Those Who Serve!
Kaitlyn Grimes
Interim Community Ambassador
MISSION BBQ - Tallahassee
Store: (850) 702-3513 x1
Cell: (850) 363-1771
The Space Force Goes to War
Post 13’s Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Post. 229 Lake Ella Drive. Thanks to our partnership with the Leon County Government, the Post can provide a full complementary hot breakfast to our community neighbors. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend.
Friday night, November 13, at American Legion Post 13 Highway 59 will be playing your favorite dance music. This is a fundraiser for Honor Flight Tallahassee. A donation of $10.00 per person is requested. Come on out and support Honor Flight Tallahassee and have a great time!
Best Regards
Dennis Hall
Commander
American Legion
Sauls-Bridges Post 13
Office 1-850-222-3382
Cell 1-850-445-9612
Hi, Team
Last Thursdays clinic at the American Legion Post 13 hosted 17 Veterans and family members. Our team of 17 Volunteers, including 7attys, worked on more Housing emergencies, VA hassles, domestic disputes, driver’s license barriers, etc.
This coming Monday, November 9, the Leon County Veterans Treatment Court will be in session at 3pm, in the Leon County Courthouse, Courtroom 2E.. Several Veterans will be graduating this month, which is an inspiring day to come to Court: Try to attend the November 23 Graduation Ceremony. Hope you can come observe, and maybe consider becoming a Veteran Mentor for one of the Vets working their way through the program
We are needing volunteers for the Quincy farmshare trip, delivering the truckandtrailer load of food to Vets around Leon County Wednesdays.
Among the many activities for Veterans Day next week: “Second Tuesday” luncheon at the National Guard Armory; Veterans Day Breakfast at the American Legion on Wednesday, followed by the Veterans Day Parade. And See Attachment:
One upcoming legal opportunity NOVEMBER 12 deserves your attention: ANY VETERAN WHO HAS NOT YET UPDATED THEIR VARIOUS “END OF LIFE” DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING WILLS, should plan to come to our legal clinic the day after Veterans Day, as we host SEVERAL OTHER local legal organizations (through the 2d Judicial Circuit’s Pro Bono Committee) who are joining us at the American Legion that Thursday for an expanded service- extra lawyers- so come take advantage of this chance for free legal help.
Redux: Expanded services by TVLC attorneys are available for handling VA cases for local Veterans. But the number of issues with the VA is outstripping our number of attys to keep up with the complications, new claims, and VA delays; so, any other attorneys wanting to join our “VA Law team,” we need you, and have training and national legal resources available to bring you into the fray. Were you a JAG? Have you helped with Social Security or other federal agencies that you already have a headstart on picking up VA law?
What else?
Thank you, Dan Hendrickson, for the Tallahassee Veterans Legal Collaborative www.Tallahasseeveteranslegal.com
PO Box 11091, Tallahassee, Fl 32302, 850/ 570-1967
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