2019-2020...more than a $65,000 surplus budget for the 2019-2020 membership year, allowing for SAL to cover salary of an SAL Coordinator at Department Headquarters to process SAL membership

THE AMERICAN LEGION

Department of Indiana

2019-2020

MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & AWARD MANUAL

Commander

Allen Connelly

“We Change Lives”

Membership Chairman Rich Brown

“Engagement, Action,

Revitalization”

The American Legion, Department of Indiana 5440 Herbert Lord Road

Indianapolis, IN 46216-2119

Main Line: 317-630-1300, Fax: 317-237-9891

E-Mail: [email protected]

Administrative Staff

John Crosby 317-630-1264 [email protected]

Department Adjutant

AdministrationEvent PlanningStaff Leadership

Billy JohnsonDepartment Asst. Adjutant 317-630-1259 [email protected]

Administration Foundation & Business Development Veterans Outreach

Membership

Mark Bernhardt 317- 630-1362 [email protected] Director

Accounts Receivable/Payables/Payroll Financial StatementsTravel Expenses

Audra Leary 317-630-1300 [email protected] Assistant

Commander's Correspondence & Schedule Convention/Conference HousingReceptionist Event PlanningFirefighter/Law & Order, EMS, Military Officer Convention AwardsEducator of the Year Resolutions/DECDirectory Proofing & Distribution Credit Card Processing

Tim Sproles 317-630-1363 [email protected] Director

Hoosier Legionnaire MarketingWebsite/Social Media Dept. PhotographerNews Releases & Speeches PublicationsAudio/Visual Support

Butch Miller 317-630-1391 [email protected] Coordinator/Financial Assistance

Americanism & Government Test Temp. Financial Assistance / IVETSOratorical Contest, Junior Shooting Sports Temp. Financial Assistance / IVETSGolf, Baseball, Boy Scouts, Bowling Children & Youth, ScholarshipsChildren & Youth, Hoosier Boys State Children's Education & Welfare

Tony Beckham 317-630-1263 [email protected]/Logistics Coordinator

Mailroom Duties SAL Membership Vehicle/Building MaintenanceSupply Ordering

Laurie Bowman 317-630-1364 [email protected] Consultant

Membership Programs & Processing Post, Squadron & DistrictCertification of Posts / Squadrons Convention Awards

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mailto:[email protected]





The American Legion, Department of Indiana Department Service Office

575 North Pennsylvania Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Main Line: 317-916-3605, Fax: 317-916-3406

E-Mail: [email protected]

Department Service Office Staff

John Hickey, Rehabilitation Director 317-916-3605 [email protected]

Department Service OfficerAdministrationEducation and Training

Veterans Claims Assistance

Bryce Hulett, Department Service Officer 317-916-3605 [email protected]


Mike Showalter, Department Service Officer 317-916-3605 [email protected]


Valarie Harris, Department Service Officer 317-916-3605 [email protected]


Lori Patterson, Senior Rehabilitation Secretary 317-916-3605 [email protected]

Tegan Lara, Rehabilitation Secretary 317-916-3605 [email protected]

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TO: All Post and District Membership Chairmen

FROM: Rich Brown, Department Membership Chairman 2019-2020

SUBJECT: Membership Program

Recruiting and Retention through Engagement, Action and Revitalization

Thank you for serving in the role of Post or District Membership Chairman during the 2019 – 2020

Membership Year; your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. I look forward to meeting each one of

you as I travel across the great state of Indiana visiting posts, districts, and attending special events

throughout this membership year.

Together we must work to increase our membership across the Department of Indiana by focusing on

recruiting new members and retaining existing members. We will be successful in this mission if we:

Engage our current members to increase retention

Act to increase The American Legion’s visibility in our communities

Revitalize our struggling posts with help from the department and national organizations

As a long-time Post Adjutant and Membership Chairman, I am thrilled with the recent improvements at

the MyLegion.org website which have significantly streamlined the process of post membership

management. Post Adjutants are now able to electronically submit membership cards with payment

(eCheck) to the Department of Indiana’s Membership Office at no additional cost – saving postage and

time while creating a receipt for efficient recordkeeping. Post Adjutants can even process transfers into

their post via MyLegion.org. Throughout the 2019 – 2020 Membership, all membership cards

transmitted to Department of Indiana’s Membership Office via MyLegion.org will count for all Target

Date Membership Turn-In’s. MyLegion.org is now the preferred method for all membership transmittals.

Indiana is home to a large contingent of actively serving Reserve Component (Army National Guard,

Air National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve and Marine

Corps Reserve) service members at armories, stations and reserve centers throughout the state. In order to

increase our market penetration of this eligible demographic, as an organization we must actively engage

these patriotic volunteers serving our nation. Post or District Membership Teams that actively engage

with Reserve Component (RC) units at their armory, station or reserve center may apply for one of a

limited number of grants of up to $300.00 for the purchase of refreshments or marketing items (t-shirts,

challenge coins, hats, etc.) in addition to the use of the Department of Indiana’s professional exhibitor

booth wrap with promotional literature.

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Since the 2011 – 2012 Membership Year, the Department of Indiana has experienced membership

decreases at an average annualized rate of 4.5%. In an effort to reverse this trend rate, represented by the

dotted line on the chart above, the Department of Indiana has adopted a four-pronged approach to

membership improvement:

Recruiting

o Incentives for Individuals whom recruit at least 10 new members.

o Incentives for Posts that increase the number of new members recruited compared to the

2018 – 2019 Membership Year.

Retention

o Incentives for Posts that achieve at least 95% retention of their 2019 paid members (or

100% of all 2019 paid members still living).

Reserve Component (RC) Unit Outreach

o Incentives for Districts that conduct RC unit outreach events.

Post Revitalizations

o Incentives for Districts that conduct post revitalizations.

In addition to long-standing recognition programs such as the Department Recruiter of the Year, Gold

Brigade, Silver Brigade, and 100% Membership awards; several new recognition programs have been

established to incentivize increased new membership recruitment, increased membership retention,

outreach to Reserve Component units, and efforts to revitalize struggling posts.

Sincerely,

Rich Brown

Department Membership Chairman

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M E M O R A N D U M

DATE: June 2019

TO: Post Commanders

Post Membership Chairmen

FROM: John Crosby, Department Adjutant

SUBJECT: Accountability for Unused Membership Cards

Based on guidance from past Department Membership Chairpersons and the concurrence of the

Department Executive Committee, the Department of Indiana will enforce the constitutional mandate that

all unused cards issued to Posts be returned to the Department or otherwise accounted for, and that posts

are required to submit Department and National per capita ($35.00) for each card not returned or

accounted for.

The deadline for the return and accounting for of all unused 2019 membership cards is the closing of the

annual Department Convention, in accordance with the Department Constitution and By-Laws. However,

cards will be accepted beginning Sunday, June 9, 2019, the date established for the Close of Books on the

2019 membership year. Cards will be accepted during traditional Close of Books activities at the Indiana

Veterans Home that date.

The authority for this procedure is contained in the By-Laws of the Constitution of The American Legion,

Department of Indiana. Article IV, Section 5, entitled “Membership Cards,” provides that “Each post is

responsible for per capita dues to cover each card given to them at the beginning and during the year.

Deductions will be made by the receipt of per capita dues for each card, transfers, duplicates, deceased

members or the return of unused cards.”

Keep all deceased, online, post online, duplicate, non-paying in transfers and void cards for Close of

Books turn-in. The only cards that should be sent to the Department are paying cards for new members &

renewals.

That is to say that at the beginning of the membership year, upon receipt of its allocation of cards, each

post owes the Department of Indiana an amount equal to the number of cards issued times the total per

capita, which currently is $35.00 per member. That total is reduced by $35.00 for every card transmitted

with payment and every card accounted for as described in the paragraph above. The balance is payable to

the Department. This procedure is designed to assure our members that their payments, benefits and

continuous years are properly accounted for.

Additionally, the Indiana SAL Detachment plans to propose a dues increase at the 2019 Department

Convention. If passed, this would increase Detachment per capita to $3.00. Highlights of this increase create

more than a $65,000 surplus budget for the 2019-2020 membership year, allowing for SAL to cover salary

of an SAL Coordinator at Department Headquarters to process SAL membership cards, produce and publish

weekly reports, and troubleshoot SAL issues.

This procedure will be followed in all future membership years. Questions should be addressed to the

Department Membership Chairman.

John Crosby

Department Adjutant

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1 – General Information

• Membership Turn in Procedures Page 6 • Eligibility Dates & Guidelines Pages 7-10 • National Target Dates/Renewals Page 11 • Membership Information & Instructions Pages 12 • Membership Transfer Instructions Page 13-14 • Membership Card Transmittal Form Page 15 • Prior Membership Year Instructions Page 15 • Member Data Form Instructions Pages 15 • Credit Card Processing Page 16 • Continuous Years Certificates Page 16 • Paid-Up-For-Life Membership Plan Pages 17-18

SECTION 2 – Target Dates, Incentives & Awards

• Individual and Post Awards Pages 19 • Target Dates Page 20 • Awards Forms SECTION 3 – Useful Post Forms

• Transmittal (3 to a page) • MDF – Member Data Form • Credit Card Form – use for members • Post Credit Card Form • Transmittal detail • Sample Letter for New Members . • Forms Available Online

SECTION

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Membership Turn-In Procedures

In order for Membership dues to be processed you need the following:

A properly completed transmittal (include the check number, the Post & District)

Correct Funds included in the envelope

o A check, money order, credit card or a credit on account at the Department (if

using a Post credit please mark CR in the check number area).

Both sides of the Membership cards

o 2 parts; one for the Department HQ & one for National

Best Practice Turn-in procedures:

Member Data Forms (MDF) need to be placed in a separate envelope from the cards

being submitted – always do this for conference/convention.

Place New member and paying in transfer cards on top. Make sure the number of

cards agrees with the transmittal.

Hand written membership cards need to have both parts completed - one part goes

to National & the smaller part stays at the Department of Indiana membership office.

Do not use staples or tape on the cards. Print neatly to prevent data entry errors.

Use the Member Data Forms (MDF) for any change to continuous years or Post

transfers.

Do not hold paid membership cards at your Post…they need to be processed! Your

members are not recognized as paid until this is done. Keep your member from being

repeatedly re-billed for dues already paid. This will prevent wasting money, paper and

our members will be happier.

Only submit cards that are being paid on the transmittal. All other cards (deceased,

duplicates, online, post onlines, non-paying in transfers, voids) are to be kept by the

Post until close of books. An envelope has been provided in this packet to keep these

cards in until close of books.

Keep the yellow copy of the transmittal for your Post records. Monthly, compare this

to your membership statement.

Please write your Post number on the lower right hand corner of the envelope. This

will speed up sorting the checks and transmittal into numerical order for processing

and filing. Thanks for this in advance!

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Eligibility Dates and Criteria

War Era Code Opening Date Closing Date

2 DEC 31, 1946

T AUG 15, 1945

4 JAN 31, 1955

8 MAY 7, 1975

G JUL 31, 1984

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WORLD WAR II

US MERCHANT MARINE

KOREA

VIETNAM

LEBANON & GRENADA

PANAMA

PERSIAN GULF

WAR ON TERROR

OTHER CONFLICTS

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JAN 31, 1990

DEC 7, 1941

DEC 7, 1941

JUN 25, 1950

FEB 28, 1961

AUG 24, 1982

DEC 20, 1989

AUG 2, 1990

SEP 11, 2001

DEC 7, 1941

Cessation of hostilities

As Determined By USGovernment

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Simplified Eligibility Guide

Constitutional Eligibility Requirements ALL WHO SERVED IN THE ARMY, NA VY, MARINE CORPS, COAST GUARD OR AIR FORCE OF

THE UNITED ST ATES ARE ELIGIBLE ONLY IF THEY HA VE THE FOLLOWING CONSTITUTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

"Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion who was a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Air Force of the United States and assigned to active duty at some time during any of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; December 7, 1941

to the date of cessation of hostilities as determined by the

Government of the United States; all dates inclusive ... provided, however, that such service shall have been terminated by honorable discharge or honorable separation, or continued honorably after any of said periods; provided, further, that no person shall be entitled to membership who, being in such service during any of said periods, refused on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject himself to military discipline or unqualified service."

(The language "or continued honorably after any of said periods" has reference to those remaining in service after the date terminal at which time eligibility may be established by all veterans having honorable active service during such periods, regardless of whether they have been discharged or stay on in the service).

Constitution Requirements with Reference to Allied Armies "Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion ... who, being a citizen of the United

States at the time of entry therein, served on active duty in the armed forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during any said periods; . . . provided, however, such service shall have been terminated by honorable discharge or honorable separation, or continued honorably after any of said periods; provided, further, that no person shall be entitled to membership who, being in such service during any of said periods, refused on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject himself to military discipline or unqualified service."

(The word "citizen" requires full citizenship and one who had only made application for citizenship and had what is commonly known as "first papers" was not admitted to full citizenship at the time of entry into the service and therefore is not eligible. Only full citizenship prior to service with an allied army entitles one to membership. The attainment of U.S. citizenship subsequent to such service does not fulfill the requirement).

NOTE: Section 1, Article IV, of the National By-Laws provides: Each post of The American Legion shall be the judge of its own membership, subject to the restriction of the Constitution and By-Laws, except that no person who is a member of an organization which has for its aim the overthrow of the United States Government, by force or violence, or who subscribes to the principles of any group opposed to our form of government shall be eligible to become or remain a member of The American Legion.

Dishonorable Discharge When a veteran has proper wartime service, with honorable discharge, but received a discharge other than

honorable by reason of a subsequent enlistment, if the later en) istment was outside of the ending dates of eligibility set forth in Article IV of the National Constitution of The American Legion, the person in question would be eligible, based on the first period of service which met the constitutional requirement. (The question of his acceptability being a matter of the post under Section 1, Article IV, National By-Laws.)

If the subsequent enlistment was during a period of eligibility set forth in Article IV of the National Constitution of The American Legion and ended on other than an honorable discharge, it would permeate the entire service for that period and would not be eligible for membership based on service for that period.

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Digest of Eligibility Options

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2019 - 2020 NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP TARGET DATES

EARLY BIRD/NEF KICKOFF SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 50%

FALL MEETINGS OCTOBER 9, 2019 55%

VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019 65%

PEARL HARBOR DAY DECEMBER 11, 2019 75%

MID-WINTER JANUARY 15, 2020 80%

PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020 85%

LEGION BIRTHDAY MARCH 11, 2020 90%

CHILDREN & YOUTH APRIL 8, 2020 95%

ARMED FORCES DAY MAY 13, 2020 100%

Target dates fall on the second Wednesday of the month unless there is a holiday on that day or at the beginning of that week.

Since Veterans Day falls on a Monday, the November target date will be on a Thursday.

To maximize the December renewal notice, the January target date will be on the third Wednesday of the month.

2020 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL SCHEDULE

CUTOFF DATES RENEWAL DATES MAY 8, 2019 JULY 1, 2019 SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 OCTOBER 7, 2019 OCTOBER 9, 2019 NOVEMBER 15, 2019 DECEMBER 11, 2019 JANUARY 3, 2020 FEBRUARY 12, 2020 FEBRUARY 26, 2020 APRIL 8, 2020 APRIL 24, 2020

Transmittals received by the cutoff date may not prevent a subsequent renewal notice from being delivered at or around the renewal date.

Please note, renewals transmitted and received by the cutoff (which is also a National Target Date) will be updated prior to printing renewal notices, assuming they can be successfully scanned. Membership that must be hand-keyed (new members and renewals that can’t be scanned) will take longer to process. Please transmit as early and as often as possible in advance of the Target Dates to help avoid delays in processing.

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General Membership Information *Rules & Regulations*

Please review the following IMPORTANT membership information.

1. Department Record Cards (membership cards), payment of $35.00 percard, and a transmittal form needs to be mailed together. Membership cardsmust always be accompanied by a Post check or money order. These are tobe mailed to:

The American Legion, Department of Indiana Attn: Membership 5440 Herbert Lord Rd Indianapolis, IN 46216

*The per capita membership dues which must be paid to Department and NationalHeadquarters with the submission of membership cards is $35.00 per member.

2. Manually produced membership cards: When filling out a card for anew member, a paying in transfer member, or a member without a preprintedcard (who is paying his or her current dues), please be sure to fill out BOTH sides ofthe membership card completely. Print or type legibly so that next year themember will have a complete card that is correct. Any incomplete cards will bereturned to the Post for all missing information.

3. Membership Changes: The best way to make administrative changes(minus continuous years & non-paying transfers) is to go to mylegion.org andinputting the change at the post level. You can also fill out the Member DataForm (MDF) and submit it to Department with the changes, ensure that all theinformation is legible & always put a member ID number on the form. The MDFis available on our website under the member tab.

4. Attaching notes: DO NOT staple or tape anything to the membershipcards. Paper clipped notes or post-it notes may be used. If you do have anynotes, please put these membership cards at the top of you pile so that they maybe easily caught.

5. Member Data Forms: Submit the MDF in a separate envelope andcomplete the form legibly. You only need to put the information on the form thatchanges (i.e. deceased MDF’s does not need any other information than thename, member ID, Post & the block marked deceased) Do not submit MDF’s onnew members, just put all the information on the blank card.

6. Replacement Cards: Each Post is provided with blank cards in case amember loses their card or it is destroyed. If the current dues are already paid,keep these cards until close of books. On the green bar at the very back each ofthese blank card numbers is listed, make a notation on the line of the member’sname & address so you can reconcile your cards for close of books.

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7. Transfers: DO USE blank cards for transfers. If a member is paying theircurrent year’s membership dues at your Post, you MUST use his/her ORIGINALID number on the card. This can be found on the member’s renewal notice, lastyear’s card from the previous Post or by calling Department at 317-630-1364. Ifthe ORIGINAL ID number is not used, there is a possibility that a card will beprinted for that member from his/her previous Post, as well as with a new ID fromyour Post. Renewal notices are sent by National Headquarters to all memberson the pre-printed rosters. If the previous’ Posts renewal notice is received byyour transferred member and that member pays the dues without noticing thePost number they are paying, the member will be processed in the previous Post.The ONLY sure way to prevent this is to FILL OUT A MEMBER DATA FORM forthe transfer and use the members’ ORIGINAL ID # on the card you turn intoDepartment.

8. DO NOT use “white out” on membership cards. When changing a blankmembership card ID number, draw a line through the number and above it putthe correct ID number. Cards with “white out” on them tend to stick together andmakes the information difficult to read.

9. Hand written cards: DO place all hand written membership cards on thetop of your card stack.

10. Card accountability: DO be prepared to account for and turn-in allunused membership cards at the end of the year to Department Headquarters.No exceptions!

MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS

MEMBER DATA FORMS MUST ALWAYS BE FILLED OUT FOR TRANSFERS!

1. Paying transfer: If a member is transferring into your Post and HASNOT paid the current years membership dues, issue that member a blank cardfor your Post, write his/her permanent ID number and all other information onboth parts of the membership card. Check both the Transfer box & the Renewalbox. You will then turn in the card WITH PAYMENT and process the card as ifthe member was a “Renewal.” Use the member’s PERMANENT ID number fromtheir previous year’s membership card or the renewal notice from the previousPost, if not found please contact Department Headquarters’ at 317-630-1364.

2. Non-paying transfer: If a member is transferring and HAS paid his/herprevious Post, you may issue that member a blank card from your Post, writehis/her permanent ID number and name on the large portion of the membershipcard, write the members information on the green bar corresponding to thenumber on the card issued and keep the card until close of books.

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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PERTAINS TO TRANSFERS ONLY:

Transfer from one Post to another is a privilege granted to any paid-up Legionnaire ONLY with the approval of the Post in to which the member desires to transfer.

TRANSFERS MAY BE MADE UNDER THE REGULATIONS LISTED BELOW:

1. No transfer shall be made unless the member requesting transfer has amembership card showing that he is a member in good standing at the time thetransfer is requested.

2. No charge shall be made to the members for the privilege of membershiptransfer and no dues shall be transferred from one Post to another. Theaccepting Post may require payment of difference in dues on a pro-rate basis ifdues are higher than transferring member’s former Post.

3. A Legionnaire desiring transfer of membership must first secure approval fromthe Post in to which transfer is desired. He/she may do this orally or by letter.The adjutant of the new Post will then complete and route the parts of the formas instructed below.

4. National Headquarters will carry through necessary procedures to transfermember’s record to new Post, provided member’s current record is on file andprovided information on the Member Data Form is complete.

Route the parts of the Member Data Form as follows:

Part 1-3: Mail to Department Headquarters. (HQ will forward Part 1 to National and mail Part 3 to the Post that loses member who transfers, Part 2 is shredded).

Part 4: Retain for Post records.

Signature Required: Signature of Post Adjutant is required in reporting a transfer, deceased, Honorary Life, or a # of continuous years change. If the transfer request was requested by mail send a copy with the MDF to the Dept. HQ – write “see attached” on the member signature line. If orally, write “by phone” on the member signature line. National will not process if this is not signed or properly noted. Thank you!

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MEMBERSHIP CARD TRANSMITTAL FORM

Membership Card Transmittal Forms are required when submitting membership cards and monies to Department. These forms have been designed to be a summary of what you are submitting and provide you with a record of your membership transmittals. They have proven to be effective in solving questions relating to a difference between Post and Department membership totals.

Please send only cards being recorded on the transmittal – renewals, new members and paying-transfers.

PRIOR MEMBERSHIP YEAR INSTRUCTIONS

If the Post has a member whose membership has expired and would like to renew and pay for the year(s) lost, the Department will accept prior year payments at the approval of the Post.

When transmitting prior year payments, you may submit lapsed years, along with current years, on one check, each lapsed year will be processed at the current Department per capita rate of $35.00. You will need to add a sticky note with the member’s name, ID number and which prior year(s) you are paying – or write it on the right hand side of the transmittal. The Department will fill out a blank two-part card for the member and transmit to National to update the member’s lapsed years. If you have any questions about prior year payments, please call the Membership Office at 317-630-1364.

MEMBER DATA FORM INSTRUCTIONS

1. The Member Data Form need be used to report continuous year’s changes,Post transfers and Honorary Life members. All other changes can be made bythe Post utilizing mylegion.org which makes the change happen more quickly &efficiently. You can also send a MDF into the Department to make thesechanges.

2. The Member’s ID Number, Current Post Number and Name ofDepartment are REQUIRED for a Member Data Form to be processed. TheMembers ID number is the Legion nine-digit number. Do not submit MDF’s onnew members unless there has been a change since joining, use the blank cardto record all the information.

3. Although the information requested under “Additional Information” is optional,whenever possible this information should be provided. This will permit NationalHeadquarters to maintain a more comprehensive database of American Legionmembers. You need only record the additional or changed information.

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CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

If the Post processes: Upon receipt of the renewal notice, the member maydecide to pay his or her current year membership dues by credit card. In thatcase, the member will forward his or her credit card information and renewalnotice to the Post, just as they would any other form of payment. The Posthas the option of processing the credit card payment, if it is set up for creditprocessing. At that point, the credit card can be validated and the member’scard can be issued. The 2 part membership cards should be sent with yournext transmittal and payment from the Post.

If the Department processes: If the Post does not process credit cards, thePost should annotate the member on the Post roster, count him/her paid, andissue the card. The Post is required to send the credit card information, thisincludes a transmittal, dues notice, renewal notice and the two parts ofthe membership cards, to the Department. The Post may include with otherpaid cards or on a separate transmittal. After the credit card information isreceived by Department, the charge will be processed, we will automaticallycredit the Post the full amount of the charge and adjust for the Departmentper capita.

Problem payments: The Department will try to contact the member directlyby phone if there are any problems with the credit transaction. If we are notable to contact the member, we will return the submitted card information forfurther processing by the Post. The credit cards the Department of Indianaaccepts are Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

CONTINUOUS YEARS CERTIFICATES

Each year, National Headquarters issues special certificates to each member when first credited with 50, 60, 70 or 75 years of continuous membership. Eligible members receive each certificate only once. These certificates are sent to HQ and then mailed to the Post, Attn: Commander. National Headquarters sends the certificates out by the end of February. The list for the certificates is based on members paid by early in January. Please make sure you are paying the members reaching these milestones no later than the end of December. National recommends that appropriate presentation(s) be made, when possible, during the observance of The American Legion Birthday in March.

Other continuous years membership awards (certificates, emblem tabs, pins, etc.) may be purchased from Emblem Sales.

On the Post Membership Register, a figure printed in the “CER FLAG” column means that a certificate has been issued. Replacement certificates are available upon request through the Department for members who may have been omitted by National Headquarters or for if they are needed for an earlier presentation.

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PAID-UP-FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP PLAN

Who May Purchase

The privilege of purchasing a PUFL Membership is extended to all members in good standing.

To be in good standing for this plan, the member must have a valid membership card for the current membership year. The membership card is considered valid until December 31, after which time the member who has not renewed for the current year is delinquent.

Application Procedure

Easiest - Online: www.legion.org Members Paid Up for Life enter required data, get offer and pay online. Or if not wanting to pay online: click on the download and mail paper application and print. Please review, there will be a few items you need to add. Mailing address is at the bottom of the form.

By paper application: The applicant for a PUFL Membership fills out the top portion of the application form in full, signs it, and turns it in to the Post Adjutant. Unless the membership is to be charged to MasterCard or Visa or is going to be paid using the time payment plan, remittance in full should be submitted with application-personal check, money order, or bank draft. It may be sent to the Department or directly to the address at the bottom of the form.

National will provide the Department with a monthly printout of memberships that are processed and those will be sent to the Post’s that are affected.

Paid-Up-For-Life Membership Cards

After the application has been verified and processed by National Headquarters, the member will receive directly from National Headquarters a permanent PUFL Membership card, which should be carried as proof of continuing membership. The member will also be sent each year thereafter an annual membership card that will be similar in appearance to the regular card. This card is also mailed directly to the member by National Headquarters. If the member purchases a PUFL after National has mailed out the annual paper PUFL card for the year, it will be the responsibility of the Post to give the member their paper membership card, National WILL NOT mail one out to the member unless requested by the Post. If a member has chosen to do time payment plans, he or she WILL NOT receive their permanent plastic PUFL card until the PUFL has been completely paid.

http://www.legion.org/

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Cost of a Paid-Up-For-Life Membership

The cost of a PUFL Membership is based on two factors: 1) the age of the member at the time the membership is purchased, and 2) the total dues of the Post at that same time. The total dues of the Post include the Department and National per capita and the amount of the annual dues retained by the Post. The dues amount used to compute the cost of a PUFL Membership may not be less than the sum of the Department and National per capita of $35.00.

Minimum Dues (Waive Post’s Portion)

Posts have the option to allow a member to purchase a PUFL membership at the per capita rate of $35.00. Keep in mind that when Post PUFL checks are issued during the month of August, the Post will NOT be reimbursed for their portion of the dues amount for members they’ve allowed to purchase PUFL at the discounted, per capita rate.

Paid-Up-For-Life Registers & Payment of Annual Dues to Posts

The rosters, along with the post’s portion of the PUFL dues money, will arrive at the Department around the second week in August and forwarded to the Post in the monthly mailing. The PUFL count will appear on the membership statements around the same week in August as well.

PUFL members whose record is coded ‘U’, or ‘Undeliverable’, will NOT appear on the PUFL rosters. These members MUST submit written notification to National Headquarters alerting National of any changes to the member’s address. If this is not corrected, PUFL members will not get counted on the post’s total PUFL count. The member will not be updated for the current year until the ‘U’ code is removed from the member’s record. It is very important for the Post to follow up with these members.

New Members

A veteran wishing to join The American Legion and purchase a paid up membership at the same time must first pay their initial year membership dues, and after receiving a permanent nine digit membership number from National, they may then send in their PUFL application.

Transfers

PUFL members will be permitted to transfer to a Post in the same Department with the approval of the Post. A Post accepting a PUFL member as a transfer will receive annual dues at the rate in effect in the original Post at the time the membership was purchased. The new Post will not receive credit for the transferred member until the following year if the transfer takes place after July 1st.

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Membership Awards & Incentives

Individuals:

New Memberships – Recruiting:

New member recruiters will earn a limited edition, specially designed and uniquely

numbered challenge coin specifically designed to recognize Hoosier Legionnaire

Recruiters for recruiting at least ten (10) new members (a new member is any Legionnaire

recruited into a Department of Indiana Post whom was not a 2019 paid member).

Recruiters certify their eligibility by submitting the New Member Listing Certification Form

to the Department Membership Office no earlier than October 1, 2019.

Active Posts

New Memberships – Recruiting:

Posts that increase their new member totals from the 2018 – 2019 Close of Books Final

Membership Report will receive one entry for each additional new member recruited beyond

their 2018 – 2019 total of new members into a drawing held at the 2020 Department

Convention to win one of two cash prizes of $2,000 and $1,000.

Posts will be automatically entered into the drawing following the issuance of the 2020

Close of Books Final Report; each American Legion Post may win only one of the four

announced membership incentive drawings (no repeat winners).

Member Retention Incentives

Each Post that retains at least 95% of their 2019 paid members (or 100% of all living 2019

paid members) will earn a distinctive Retention Honor Ribbon for their Post colors. Posts

that earn the Retention Honor Ribbon will be entered into a drawing at the Department

Convention to win one of two cash prizes of $2,000.00 and $1,000.00.

Posts will be automatically entered into the drawing following the issuance of the 2020

Close of Books Final Report; each American Legion Post may win only one of the four

announced membership incentive drawings (no repeat winners).

Reserve Component Outreach Incentives

Posts or Districts may request one of a limited number of grants of up to $300.00 per

Reserve Component unit event in addition to the use of the Department of Indiana’s

professional exhibitor booth wrap with promotional literature to ensure a professional

appearance and successful impression of our organization.

The top three Districts conducting the greatest number of Reserve Component unit events

will be recognized on the stage and receive a distinctive plaque at the Department

Convention.

All volunteers participating in Reserve Component unit events will receive a signed

Certificate of Appreciation signed by Department Commander Allen Connelly and

Membership Chairman Rich Brown.

Revitalization Incentives

The top three Districts conducting the greatest number of Post Revitalization events willbe recognized on the stage and receive a distinctive plaque at the Department Convention.

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All volunteers participating in Post Revitalization events will receive a signed Certificate of Appreciation signed by Department Commander Allen Connelly and Membership Chairman Rich Brown.

Target Date Turn-In Incentives

The first place District at each Target Date Turn-In will earn the right to host the next Target

Date Turn-In in their own District at one of their local American Legion posts – Target Date

Turn-In’s will no longer be held solely at the Department Headquarters in Indianapolis. The

only exceptions to this competition are the Target Date Turn-In’s in conjunction with

Department Conferences, the Department Convention, and the Close of Books and mail-in

dates.

The first place District Commander and Membership Chairman at each Target Date Turn-

In will have their names engraved on the 2019 – 2020 Traveling Membership Trophy which

will be presented to the first place District Commander at each Target Date Turn-In.

The first place District Commander and Membership Chairman, as of the 2020 Close of

Books Final Membership Report, will be recognized on stage at the Department Convention

and permanently awarded the 2019 – 2020 Traveling Membership Trophy.

Reminder – membership transmittals submitted via MyLegion.org will count for all Target

Date Turn-In competitions. MyLegion.org is now the preferred method for all membership

transmittals.

Target #1 Department Convention – 25% – Marriott East Hotel July 12 & 13

Target #2 August Membership Turn-in – 38% Aug 11 Department Headquarters, 5440 Herbert Lord Rd., Indianapolis IN 46216

Target #3 September Membership Turn-in – 51% Sept 8 Target #2 Top District Finisher, Post of Choice

Target #4 Fall Conference – 62% – Marriott East Hotel Oct 4 & 5

Target #5 November Membership Turn-in – 71% Nov 9 Target #4 Top District Finisher, Post of Choice

Target #6 Christmas Membership Mail-in – 80% Dec 6 (Cards delivered to HQ must be received by 2pm, Friday, 12/6)

Target #7 Jan 10 & 11

Target #8

Mid-Winter Conference – 84% – Marriott

East February Membership Turn-in – 89% Feb 9 Target #7 Top District Finisher, Post of Choice

Target #9 Legion Birthday Membership Turn-in – 94% Mar 8 Department Headquarters, 5440 Herbert Lord Rd., Indianapolis IN 46216

Target #10 Spring Conference – 98% – Marriott East Hotel Apr 3 & 4

Target #11 May Membership Mail-in – 100% May 4 (Cards delivered to HQ must be received by Noon, Monday, 5/4)

Target #12 Close of Books – 101% – Indiana Veterans Home June 7

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CERTIFICATION FORM SILVER BRIGADE NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARD

POST: RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

SEND TO: DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS ON OR BEFORE MAY TARGET DATE

The following member in the Department of ___________________________ qualifies for the Silver Brigade Award for enrolling 25 to 49 NEW MEMBERS into The American Legion by May Target Date.

Silver Brigaders receive a silver pin and a Silver Brigade certificate.

NAME: ____________________________________________ POST NO: __________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________ Number of NEW MEMBERS enrolled (25 to 49): ________

______________________________ __________________________

Department Adjutant (signature) Post Adjutant (signature)

______________________________ __________________________ Date Date

USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY

DEPARTMENT REMINDERS - Forward a copy of this form to the National Membership Division and a copy of the list of new members signed up to National Headquarters, on or before the last day of May.

A NEW member is defined as ANY eligible veteran who was not a paid member, in good standing, for the current membership year. Transfers do not count as new members.

CERTIFICATION FORM

GOLD BRIGADE NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARD

POST: RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS SEND TO: DEPARTMENT ON OR BEFORE THE MAY TARGET DATE

The following member in the Department of qualifies for the Gold Brigade award for enrolling 50 or more new members into The American Legion by May target date. (Please attach the list of names with each nomination form).

First time qualifiers for the Gold Brigade receive:

a Gold Brigade cap pin, certificate, a Gold Brigade patch, and choice of a jacket, or sweater, or polo shirt with the Gold Brigade logo.

Second time qualifiers for the award receive: a Gold Brigade certificate, patch, a “hash mark” for the sleeve, and the choice of either another Gold Brigade jacket, or sweater, or polo shirt with the Gold Brigade logo.

PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX(ES): This Gold Brigade award will be my:

A. First “Gold Brigade” award B. Other (Specify 2nd or 3rd time qualified)

If you checked either box “A” or “B”, check one: jacket sweater polo shirt

(Check size): S M L XL XXL XXXL

NAME: POST NUMBER:

ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP:

PHONE: # NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED (min 50)

DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT (signature) POST ADJUTANT (signature)

DATE ADDRESS

USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY

DATE (Cannot be after May Target Date)

DEPARTMENT REMINDER - Forward a copy of this form and a copy of the list of new members to NationalMembership Division on or before the last day of May. Email: [email protected] or Fax: 317-630-1413.


CERTIFICATION FORM

GOLD BRIGADE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AWARD

Departments: Send to National Headquarters by last day of May. The following member of the Department of ________________________ qualifies for the prestigious fifth consecutive year Gold Brigade award for enrolling fifty or more new members into The American Legion by the May target date. A Legionnaire may only qualify for this award once every five years. This Navy blue blazer replaces the gold blazer of previous years. (Check one) Man’s Blazer: (Cut) Short Regular Portly (Stout) Long Extra Long Extra Extra Long

PLEASE SPECIFY EVEN SIZES 34-54 _____________ Size

Lady’s Blazer: (Cut) Short Regular Long Extra Long Extra Extra Long

PLEASE SPECIFY EVEN SIZES 4-20 ______________ Size

(Please Type or Print)

Name ____________________________ Post No. _____________ Member ID ___________________

Phone ____________________________ Years of being a Gold Brigader 19/20____ - 20____

Certified: _______________________________________ Department Adjutant (signature) _______________________________________ Date DEPARTMENT REMINDER - Forward a copy of this form to the National Membership Division and a copy of the list of new members signed up to National Headquarters, on or before the last day of May. Email: [email protected] Fax: 317-630-1413

http://www.mylegion.org/

CERTIFICATION FORM

GOLD BRIGADE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OR MORE AWARD

The following member of the Department of _________________________ qualifies for the sixth consecutive year or more Gold Brigade Award for enrolling fifty or more new members into The American Legion by May target date. This award is a $150 check and a “Master Recruiter” Legion cap, along with a Gold Brigade plaque, cap pin, and hash mark. Note: Please type or print; Make sure all of the information below is complete to help avoid processing delays. Name: Post No. Phone: Post City: Years qualifying for Gold Brigade: Cap size: Please specify crown type (Regular, Fort Knox, Women’s crown): Please specify (Lined or Unlined): Mandatory Insignia: Yes No If yes, please list: Certified: _______________________________________ Department Adjutant (signature) _______________________________________ Date DEPARTMENT REMINDER - Forward a copy of this form to the National Membership Division and a copy of the list of new members signed up to National Headquarters, on or before the last day of May. Email: [email protected] Fax: 317-630-1413



NOMINATION FORM

“RECRUITER OF THE YEAR”

* POST ADJUTANT SEND TO: ** DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT SEND TO: DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS MEMBERSHIP DIVISION PO BOX 1055 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206-1055 Email: [email protected] Fax: 317-630-1413 In the Department of ___________________________, the top new member recruiter of membership enrolled for current membership year as of May target date, and transmitted to National Headquarters is:

(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Name: Post: Member ID No.

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone:

Number of NEW MEMBERS enrolled (minimum 10): (Attach list of names and ID numbers of new members)

Next Highest New Member Recruiter (Make additional copies if needed) Name: Post: Member ID No.

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone:

Number of NEW MEMBERS enrolled (minimum 10): (Attach list of names and ID numbers of new members)

______________________________ __________________________________ Post Adjutant Department Adjutant ______________________________ __________________________________ Date Date

Mail to reach on or before:

*Department Headquarters: May 14th

**National Headquarters: Last Day of May


REPORT OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD

Information Sheet

Purpose of Report: To submit the names of Legionnaires who have been awarded a Life Membership by their post for the purpose of recognizing the receipt of This honor by publishing their name in The American Legion Magazine, as space is available. The report follows on the next page, and may be reproduced as needed.

Deadline for Reporting: Anytime during the year. Mail to: Honorary Life Membership Notification The American Legion Magazine PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055 Fax: (317) 630-1280 Email: [email protected]



REPORT OF HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD Mail To: Honorary Life Membership Notification

The American Legion Magazine

PO Box 1055

Indianapolis, IN 46206

I hereby report the following Honorary Life Membership award(s) for publication in The American Legion Magazine.

This report is submitted according to the following guidelines:

Each Honorary Life Membership listed below was awarded by our Post at absolutely no cost to the member. In

each instance, the Post has made provisions to pay the member’s entire Department and National dues for the

remainder of his or her life (unless the member chooses to transfer to another Post).

Due to space limitations, The American Legion Magazine cannot publish the names of the members who have

purchased their own Life Membership under the provision of National’s Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) program or

from a Life Membership program administered by a Department; no such member’s name is listed below. Only

lifetime memberships purchased by the Post and awarded to the member will be published.

Reports of Honorary Life Memberships are accepted for publication only when certified by signature below of the

current Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

Name of Post Post #

Address

City State Zip

Member’s Name Year Awarded Mbsp Card ID # (Required)

I hereby certify that I have read the criteria regarding publication of Honorary Life Members and that the member(s)

listed above is/are fully qualified.

Signature Date

Office Held (Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer)

(Reproduce this form as needed)

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MEMBERSHIP TRANSMITTAL FORM

THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA

To: Indiana American Legion Transmittal#___________ Card Year___________ Date______________ ATTN: Membership

5440 Herbert Lord Road From: ________/________ ____________________________________________

Indianapolis, IN 46216 . Post / District Post City

Check/Money Order # ________________________ for $_____________ or Credit Card $_____________ to cover per capita for ________ member cards.

Renewal cards this transmittal __________

Paying transfers in __________

New cards this transmittal __________

Cards prior transmittal __________

Total cards to date __________ Do not include membership cards for those paid ONLINE–

hold at your Post until Close of Books. See the Membership

Signature ____________________________________ d Guide & Awards Manual for more information.

Distribution: White copy to department headquarters; please keep a copy for the post.






Check/Money Order # ________________________ for $_____________ or Credit Card $_____________ to cover per capita for _________member cards.







Signature ____________________________________ Guide & Awards Manual for more information.







Check/Money Order # ________________________ for $_____________ or Credit Card $_____________to cover per capita for _________member cards.







Guide & Awards Manual for more information.

Signature ____________________________________


Department Use Only

$_____________

AMOUNT

___________ # OF CARDS

_____________

POSTED BY

_____________

DATE

__________

Department Use Only

$_____________

AMOUNT

___________ # OF CARDS

_____________

POSTED BY

_____________

DATE

__________

Department Use Only

$_____________

AMOUNT

___________ # OF CARDS

_____________

POSTED BY

_____________

DATE

__________

The American Legion Member Data Form

(Please use ink and print clearly using UPPERCASE letters) Date

Member ID # (9 digit): Dept: Post #: Alpha Code

Name: (First) (MI) (Last) (Suffix)

MEMBERSHIP RECORD CHANGE

Deceased Honorary Life Membership Awarded by Post Paid-Up-For-Life Member (Purchased) Name Correction:

(First) (MI) (Last) (Suffix)

New Address:

Line 1

Line 2

City State Zip Code

Telephone #: - - E-Mail Address: ___________________

Date of Birth: - - Cont. Years Mbshp: for Month Day Year (4-digit) # Years Paid Mbsp Year

War Era: Mark the appropriate box with an “X.” If more than one applies, please mark only the earliest War Era served.)

4/6/17 – 11/11/18 (WWI) 12/7/41 – 12/31/46 (WWII) 6/25/50 – 1/31/55 (Korea) 2/28/61 – 5/7/75 (Vietnam) 8/24/82 – 7/31/84 (Grenada/Lebanon) 12/20/89 – 1/31/90 (Panama) 8/2/90 - Cessation of hostilities as determined by U.S. Govt. (Persian Gulf)

Branch of Service: Air Force Army Coast Guard Marines Navy

Member Transferring from: Department (Alpha Code) Former Post # Member Transferring to: Department (Alpha Code) New Post # Signature – Post Adjutant Signature – Member (Required for Transfers, Deceased, Hon. Life and Cont. Years changes) (Required for Transfer)

SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE

Form No. 30-001 (2002)

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The American Legion Member Data Form

INSTRUCTIONS

The Member Data Form (MDF) should be used to report:

Name/Address Changes Date of Birth Continuous Years Changes Deceased Members Post Transfers

Always clearly print the information in black or blue ink when completing the form. The Member ID number, Post number and the name of the Department are required for an MDF to be processed by National Headquarters. The following pertains to Post transfers only: The transfer of membership from one Post to another is a privilege granted to any paid-up Legionnaire with the approval of the Post to which the member is requesting transfer. TRANSFER GUIDELINES:

1) No transfer shall be made unless the member requesting transfer has a membership card showing the member is in good standing at the time the transfer is requested. Members whose dues for the current calendar year are not paid by February 1 of that year are suspended and are not in good standing, deeming them ineligible for transfer.

2) No charge shall be made to the member for the privilege of transfer and no dues shall be transferred from one Post to another. The accepting Post may require payment of the difference in dues on a pro-rated basis if dues are higher than the transferring member’s former Post.

3) A Legionnaire requesting transfer of membership must first secure approval from the Post TO WHICH transfer is requested. This may be approved verbally or in writing. The Adjutant of the new Post will complete and route the parts of the MDF as instructed.

4) National Headquarters will carry through by transferring the member’s record to the new Post, provided the member’s current record is on file and provided the transfer information on the MDF is complete.

5) Paid Life Members in the Departments of Kansas and Nebraska should check with their Department Headquarters prior to requesting transfer.

Route the parts of the Member Data Form as follows: Parts 1-2-3: Send to Department Headquarters. The Department will forward Part 1 to National retain Part 2 and mail Part 3 to the member’s former Post. Part 4: Post retains for its files. NOTE: The signature of the Post Adjutant is required in reporting an Honorary Life Membership, a deceased member, a Post transfer or a continuous years change.

Credit Card Form

Member Name: __________________________________________________ Full Address: ____________________________________________________

Street, City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number: _______________________________ Member ID: __________________ Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard Discover (Circle one)

Credit Card #:_________________________________________ Exp. Date (MM/YYYY):____________ Validation Code: ___________ Amount: ____________ Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________ Post #: ____________

Credit Card Form





Credit Card Form





Post Credit Card Form

Post #: _____________

Amount: _____________

Account Name: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: __________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________ Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard Discover (Circle one)

Credit Card #: _______________________________________ Exp. Date (MM/YYYY): ____________ Signature: _________________________ Date: _________

The American Legion, Department of Indiana

5440 Herbert Lord Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana 46216

<Member Name & Address> <Todays Date>

On behalf of Department Commander Marty Dzieglowicz and the entire American Legion Family, I’d

like to congratulate you on your decision to join the Nation’s Oldest and Largest Veterans Service

Organization.

Now that the formalities are done, let’s get down to the business of Supporting Veterans Affairs and

Rehabilitation, assisting our Children & Youth, Providing for the National Security & aiding our

communities in pursuit of true Americanism.

The first thing that would be helpful would be for you to get involved in your new Post. Your Post has

its regular Meetings on the ____ st _______________ of every month at ______ PM. The following are

just some of the programs that may interest you. Please contact your Post to obtain information on the

following:

AMERICANISM

• Baseball

• Bowling

• Golf

• NSFA

• POW/MIA

• SAL Department Advisory Committee

CHILDREN & YOUTH

• AL Family Scholarship

• Americanism & Government Contest

• Boy Scouts

• Boys State Enrollment

• Flag Education

• Girl Scouts

• Junior Shooting Sports

• Oratorical Contest

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

• American Legion Riders

• Community Involvement

• Fire Fighters/EMS/Law & Order

• Legislative

• Membership

• New Post Development

• Public Relations

• Religious Emphasis

REHABILITATION

• Employment

• General Hospital

• Indiana Veterans Home

• Nursing Home

• Veterans Assistance

Your Post may also have other programs and special functions that are unique to your area.

The person who recruited you into The American Legion should be a good person to ask questions and

help you get started. If that person is not available, you can get the phone number for your Post

Commander by calling the Department Headquarters at 317-630-1300 or searching the online directory.

There is also a great deal of information available on the National and Department Web Sites. National:

www.legion.org Department: www.indianalegion.org.

One of the things that most folks find helpful in fitting in to their new post is to “put on the Uniform”.

For us, this is simply an American Legion cap. You can acquire one through the following web site at

your convenience. http://emblem.legion.org/uniform_caps/legion.asp

http://www.legion.org/

http://www.indianalegion.org./

http://emblem.legion.org/uniform_caps/legion.asp

The American Legion cover is usually worn during all official meetings and formal functions.

We are a veteran organization dedicated to veteran needs and services. Most posts have an active Honor

Guard for funerals of veterans, to respectably provide an honorable service for a fellow veteran’s.

I would also like to invite you to attend the District and Department meetings. I have included the

schedule for your District’s meetings. Our Department (State) meetings are held four times per year and

are always held at the Indianapolis Marriott East near 21st & Shadeland Ave. I look forward to seeing you

there.

I have also included a few applications for you to use to recruit other veterans you may know into our

fine organization as well as applications for the Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion

Auxiliary that you can use for your family members to join the Post. Please use them.

Having enjoyed my affiliation in The American Legion for many years, I am sure you too will find that

being a member is worth far more than the annual cost of dues.

Again, welcome and if there is anything I can do to assist you in the future, I can be reached through

Department Headquarters at 317-630-1300 during regular business hours.

Yours in Mutual Service,

Rich Brown

Department Membership Chairman

Enclosures:

“Why you should Belong” Brochure (Legion Application)

SAL Application

District Meeting Schedule

The American Legion, We Change Lives

The following forms are also available online. If you need assistance retrieving a copy of a form, please contact your district officers. Certification Forms: *Silver Brigade New Member Recruiter Award *Gold Brigade New Member Recruiter Award *Gold Brigade Fifth Consecutive Year Award *Gold Brigade Sixth Consecutive Year Award *Recruiter of the Year Other Awards:

Report of Honorary Life Membership Award Other Membership Forms:

Transmittal Forms (3 to a page) Member Data Form Please only print 3 pages -1 for the Post and send 2 to Department

Member Credit Card Form (3 to a page)

Post Credit Card Form Transmittal Detail Listing New Member Letter

*You are responsible to keep a list of your new members to submit with your certification form.

Documents

2019-2020...more than a $65,000 surplus budget for the 2019-2020 membership year, allowing for SAL to cover salary of an SAL Coordinator at Department Headquarters to process SAL membership