During 1983-84, many progressive and creative changes in "Andy" Anderson Post #125 took place. A great amount of remodeling of the Post Home was accomplished, both inside and out, made possible by the addition of many new fund raising projects, a strong rapport with a hard-working Auxiliary and labor supplied by members.
"Andy" Anderson Post #125 actively participated in many community affairs 1983 84. The Color Guard participated in parades, military services, burial details, flag raising ceremonies and many other occasions, whenever called by the City of Gulfport or other Post Homes not having a Color Guard.
Post #125 achieved its 100% membership of 447 for the second consecutive year in 1988-1989.
Post #125 donated 133 pints of blood through Community. Blood Bank.
A dinner honoring all Post Commanders was held. Awards were given to the Law Officer of the Year, Outstanding Citizen of the Year and an Award to the Mayor of Gulfport.
Post #125 participated in Memorial Day Services, Veterans Day Parade, Gulfport's opening season for Little Leaguers' parade, Four Chaplains' Ceremonies at Williams Park in S1. Petersburg.
Children and Youth activities involved Halloween, Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas activities with baskets for the needy, Easter egg hunt.
Post #125 performed five memorial services for members and non-members. Post #125's Color Guard traveled to Bushnell, a distance of 135 miles (roundtrip) to perform ceremonies of a Legion member.
Repair work on the roof was completed. Post #125 is working on completion of a security fence, paving the parking lot, and enhancing the interior appearance of the building.
This is the year 1989-1990 and much has transpired since July of '89 for Andy Anderson Post 125, Gulfport, Florida.
Post #125, an extremely active post at all times was moving right along into the 1989 1990 American Legion year. Commander Don Duffy had great plans to continue on with Community Affairs, children and welfare, Baseball, Blood Donor Program, all the fund raising social fun functions. At the first 16th District meeting in September, Commander Duffy stated "He would have no problem meeting his goals". Famous last words.
On September 18,1989, Andy Anderson Post #125 was completely gutted by fire early A.M. Arson was the cause and suspects were apprehended.
Treasure Island's John G. Doran Memorial Post #158 offered the use of their Post to Post #125. Donations and benefits were put on to help with this worthy cause.
