September 2020

Call to Action: Closing the Digital Divide for Veterans
Call to Action: Closing the Digital Divide for Veterans Legionnaires: The Dept. of NJ American Legion Legislative Committee is asking for all members to contact their House of Rep. Congressman to support H.R. 7566 by clicking on the link below and add you name to the list of AL supporters.

Department of New Jersey Awards Top Employers
The American Legion Department of New Jersey’s Employment, Homeless & Education Committee presented its Employer of the Year awards on Sept. 19 at Backward Flag Brewery in Forked River, N.J. Read more on Legion.org

Saturday October 24th BCAL Meeting Info
Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 will host the next meeting on October 24 at Villa Marie Claire in Saddle River. The meeting will be held outdoors, rain or shine, in a covered pavillion. The usual breakfast will be served. It might be a little cool, so dress appropriately. Special guests

“We’ll Be There” A Veteran Suicide Prevention Briefing
Tonight at 6pm Please join us virtually on: Monday September 21st, 2020 from 6 P.M. to 7:00P.M. Via the Cisco Webex Meetings link below Click here to join Webex Virtual briefing

BCAL Bylaws – View or Download
Click here to view online or download PDF file

National Emergency Fund (NEF)
Legionnaires: Please see attached National Emergency Fund (NEF) form. If it applies to you or your post apply for it ,all the information is on the application. In addition, if a post had a loss during the tropical storm you must have a current copy of your CPR on file

File IRS Form 990, 990EZ or N-post card
Legionnaires: Reminder to all BCAL American Legion posts: File IRS Form 990, 990EZ or N-post card Federal tax regulations require every American Legion post to file IRS Form 990, 990EZ, or N-post card.. This must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth month after the end of your