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Are YOU Eligible to Join
The Sons of The American Legion

You can become a member of the Sons of The American Legion if:

From the National Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion Article IV, Section 1

All male descendents, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.

Eligibility Dates for Membership in
The American Legion

(Delimiting Periods)

World War I - April 6, 1917 thru November 11, 1918

World War II - December 7, 1941 thru December 31, 1946

The Korean War - June 25, 1950 thru January 31, 1955

The Vietnam War - December 22, 1961 thru May 7, 1975

Lebanon and Grenada - August 24, 1982 thru July 21, 1984

Panama - December 20, 1989 thru January 21, 1990

Persian Gulf - August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities
as determined by the U.S. Government

The above dates apply to the veteran through which a
Sons of The American Legion
member is establishing eligibility.
Membership Recruitment Award

Your National Membership Committee is pleased to
offer you these National Recruitment Awards.
Just meet the following requirements:
 
 

    Recruit thirty (30) new members into the S.A.L.
    (NO RENEWALS OR REINSTATEMENTS)
    and join the Blue Brigade.
  • Get the National Recruitment Award Form
  • Type or clearly print all required information. Non-readable forms will not be processed.
  • No abbreviations.  Spell out all names, cities and street names.
  • The new members record card must be recieved at your Detachment and at National.Headquarters.
  • The form must be postmarked prior to midnight May 1, 2007.  Late submissions will not be processed.
  • Only one (1) award pin per member regardless of the total of new members recruited.
2007 Individual Recruitment Award

The National Membership Committee offers a recruitment pin award for those members recruiting seven (5) new members into the Sons of The American Legion within a membership year. This pin is suitable to wear upon your cover or lapel. You must meet and complete the requirements listed below.
  • Recruit five (5) new members into the S.A.L., no renewals
  • All information must be clearly printed or typed. Non-readable forms will not be processed
  • The new members membership record must be received at the Detachment and National Hqtrs
  • This form must be postmarked prior to midnight of August 31, 2007
  • Only one (1) award pin per member regardless of the total new members recruited
  • American Legion Family members are also eligible for this award 
  • No Abbreviations. Information must be spelled out and complete
  • Get the Individual Recruitment Award Form

MEMBERSHIP TARGET DATES

2006-2007

  • 10% Membership Target
  • 25% Membership Target
  • 35% Membership Target
  • 45% Membership Target
  • 60% Membership Target
  • 75% Membership Target
  • 80% Membership Target
  • 90% Membership Target
  • 100% Membership Target
  • 105% Membership Target

    • *Delegate Strength Target Date
  • September 13, 2006
  • October 12, 2006
  • November 15, 2006
  • December 13, 2006
  • January 10, 2007
  • February 14, 2007
  • March 14, 2007
  • April 11, 2007
  • May 9, 2007
  • *July 25, 2007
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