The American Legion Department of Florida

2016 - 2017 Membership Information and Awards Manual

Joseph Magee Department Commander

Lil Leprechaun Fighting for Vets

Jerry Brandt Membership Chairman

Table of Content Foreword ......................................................................................................................... 5 Department Membership Contact Information ................................................................. 5 Important Notes ............................................................................................................... 6 The Annual Department Membership Plan (Green Insert) ......................................... 7-35 Membership Public Relations ................................................................................... 36-37 Membership Cards(Notice) ............................................................................................ 38 Article X Important Notice Regarding Dues Payments ................................................. 38 Post 400, 208, and DMS Transfers ................................................................................ 39 Cyber-Post 208 Information .......................................................................................... 39 Annual Renewal Schedule ............................................................................................. 40 Membership Goal Dates (Post/District/Area) ................................................................ 41 National Membership Target Dates .................................................................................. 42

DEPARTMENT AWARDS INDIVIDUAL/ DISTRICT/ POST AWARDS

2016 - 2017 Incentives for 100% Membership.......................................................... 43-44 Department and National Awards Calendar .............................................................. 45-46 New Member Recruiter Information .............................................................................. 46 Membership Recruiter Pin (information) ....................................................................... 46 Top New Member “Recruiter of the Year” (information)............................................... 47 NATIONAL AWARDS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS National Recruiter of the Year (information) ................................................................. 47 Gold Brigade Award (information) ................................................................................ 47 Fifth Year Gold Brigade Award (information) ............................................................... 48 Sixth Year Gold Brigade Award (information) .............................................................. 48 Silver Brigade Award (information) .............................................................................. 48 Post Revitalization Recognition Letter (information) ..................................................... 48 New Post Development Pin (information) ..................................................................... 48 Pioneer Award (information) ......................................................................................... 49 POST AWARDS Post Membership Achievement Award .............................................................................. 49

Post Honor Ribbon (information) .................................................................................. 49 Certification of Meritorious Service, Post All-Time-High (information) ........................ 49 Five Consecutive Years Posts’ All-Time-High (information)......................................... 49 2

DISTRICT AWARDS

100% District/Area Commanders Achievement Award (information) ........................... 49 District Commanders’ New Post Achievement Award and Pin (information) ................ 50 District Commander Achievement Award and District Honor Ribbon (information) ..... 50 District Commanders’ “Race To The Top” (information) .............................................. 50 100% District Commander Pin (information) ................................................................ 51

AWARD FORMS

New Member Recruiter Award Form............................................................................. 52 New Member Recruiter List .............................................................................................. 53 Membership Recruiter Pin Form .................................................................................... 54 Membership Recruiter Pin List .......................................................................................... 55 Top Recruiter of The Year Nomination Form (Post/Department/National) ..................... 56 Top Recruiter of the Year Membership List ........................................................................ 57 Gold Brigade Certification Form ................................................................................... 58 Gold Brigade Membership List ......................................................................................... 59 Gold Brigade Fifth Year Certification Form .................................................................. 60 5 Year Gold Brigade Membership List ............................................................................... 61 Gold Brigade Sixth Year Certification Form .................................................................. 62 6 Year Gold Brigade Membership List ............................................................................... 63 Silver Brigade Certification Form .................................................................................. 64 Silver Brigade Membership List ........................................................................................ 65 Post Revitalization Recognition Letter ........................................................................... 66 New Post Development Pin ........................................................................................... 67

MISCELLANEOUS FORMS AND INFORMATION Form Post 400 and Post 208 Zip Code Request ............................................................. 68 Member Data Form (Instructions) .................................................................................. 69 Member Data Form ....................................................................................................... 70 Department Adjutants Address/Phone Numbers ..................................................... 70 - 73 National/Department Credit Card Processing................................................................. 74 Credit Card Authorization Form .................................................................................... 75 Credit Card Transmittal Form ........................................................................................ 76 Post Membership Transmittal Forms ............................................................................. 77 Membership Roster Request .......................................................................................... 78 Back Dues/Continuous Years Forms ............................................................................. 79 Membership Promotional Material Request Form.......................................................... 80 Legion Supplies Request Form ...................................................................................... 81 Post Changes, Notification Form ................................................................................... 82 Post Commander/Adjutant, Notification Form ............................................................... 83 3

MISCELLANEOUS FORMS AND INFORMATION con’t Request to Exclude Members from Renewal Notices ..................................................... 84 Report of Honorary Life Membership Award ................................................................ 85 Paid -Up-For-Life Information (NEW) ...................................................................... 86-87 Membership Card Verification Form ............................................................................. 88 Instructions For Shipping 2016 Membership Cards ....................................................... 89 Alpha Index ............................................................................................................ 90 - 91 Membership Eligibility Date…………………………………………………………......92

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FOREWORD This manual is prepared and designed primarily to assist the area/district/post membership teams and commanders in building a complete membership program. It includes: 1. Material to help build a membership campaign. 2. Basic outline of important membership dates for the Legion membership year. 3. Information on Department and National contests and awards throughout the entire year Information published in this manual is subject to change during the year. If that happens, replacement page(s) will be mailed to each post.

Department Membership Contact Information American Legion Department of Florida PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859 Overnight Mailing Address: The American Legion Department of Florida 1912 Lee Rd Ste A Orlando FL 32810-5714 Jerry Brandt Department Membership Chairman

[email protected]

Irene Graham Membership Director

[email protected]

JoAnn Collins Post 400 Director/Membership Assistant

[email protected]

Membership inquiries:

1.800.393.3378 ext. 231

Post 400 inquiries:

1.800.393.3378 ext. 228

Internet:

www.floridalegion.org

National Headquarters Membership Inquires:1.800.433.3318 National Emblem Sales: 1.888.453-4466 National website: www.legion.org

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IMPORTANT NOTES: 

The instructions and forms in this document will take precedence for the Department and National Awards Program in any instance where conflicting information exists in other Department and National publications.

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Districts and posts are encouraged to establish incentive programs designed to foster an atmosphere of further growth and post development within the Legion family.

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The post/department/national recruiter forms have been incorporated into one form. Post may make copies as needed.

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This manual can be downloaded from the Florida website be www.floridalegion.org/resources/legion-post-documents/post-program-manuals/

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All target date accomplishments are based on each Posts’ total membership on the transmittals received and posted by close of business on the target date. Transmittal with incorrect or incomplete data will not be counted.

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A NEW member is defined as any eligible veteran who was not a paid member, in good standing for the previous membership year. Transfers from one post to another do not constitute as a new member.

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The post to which a member pays his current dues will receive credit for that member for the entire year. No credits or dues will be transferred to the new post.

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Post goals will not be altered should a member transfer to another post or passes away either before or after paying his/her dues.

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The Annual Department Membership Plan

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Table of Content Subject: 1. Lil Leprechaun Fighting for Vets 2. Some suggestion to Increase Membership Any time 3. Membership Planning Guide 4. Membership Suggestion for 2016-2017 making 100% 5. The Plan First Plan 100% by Dec 31, 2016 (for Adult Post only) 6. The Plan Second Plan 100% by Dec 31, 2016 (for Families Post only) 7. Post Programs for the Legion family to increase membership (July – Dec) 8. Post Programs for the Legion family to increase membership (Jan – June) 9. Planning an event 10. Flyer OPEN HOUSE 11. Flyer Early Bird Membership Rally or Drive 12. Letter to the editor 13. Letter TV and radio Station 14. Post and Community Project for our Active Duty and Families 15. Sample (Post Brochure)

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Some Suggestion to Increase Membership at Any time of the year 2016-2017 1. Post Open House: Invite the public to you Post home to explain programs and activities of The American Legion and services being provided to your community. This should dispel any false image or stereotype. Put up table top booths with promotional materials on the various commission and activities of The American Legion. Have enough materials for distribution. Invite someone from a local VA hospital regional office, Vet Center, the SBA or the PTA to assist in answering question and to provide appropriate handouts where indicate. Invite the public to meet and greet your sponsored Special Olympics Team, American Legion Baseball Team, National High School Oratorical Champion, a well-recognized local hero who is a member of The American Legion, etc. It is also important to have your committee chairman and Post Service Officer available to explain their operations. Schedule your Open House so that it doesn’t conflict with other community events. Publicize widely and well in advance (i.e., newspaper, radio, TV, all appropriate public places, posters and neighborhood leaflets). Conduct a special raffle that night (for guests and members). Two time a year September and February. 2. “Appreciation” Dinner: Hold a special dinner (and social event) to show your support and appreciation of all veterans by having your members invite/sponsor a guest who is an eligible veteran. Have a distinguished member of the community be the guest speaker (preferably a veteran- definitely a veteran’s advocate). Help ensure the evening’s success by preparing a brief but appropriate agenda. Distribute promotional materials and publicize properly. 3. Establish Contact with other Community Organization: As part of ongoing outreach program to raise awareness and improve the image of The American Legion in your community; contact other fraternal and civic groups. Ask for time on their meeting agendas to address their membership on some aspect of your Post’s program. (Many of these groups are looking for guest speakers and would most likely be glad to oblige). 4. V.I.P. Involvement: Enlist the aid of local or state personalities in promoting the good works of your Post and District. If possible, try and relate their appearance to your local or state projects you have decided to undertake (i.e., Mayor and Governor Proclamations, appearances, speeches and events). 5. Related projects could be in the form of: Membership teams (2 &3 members to a team) work your membership teams to increase membership by Dec 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017.  

Telephone member round-up (new members and/or renewals). Half of the team makes calls while the remaining members stand by with vehicles to go pick up the dues immediately. Door- to- Door Membership Drive: Target one or more neighborhoods in your community; divide up the street and conduct a door-to door canvassing effort. Good planning and organization (advance publicity, prepared introductory remakes for all canvassing and a follow-up listing the results) will greatly aid your chances for success providing an evaluation of your effectiveness.

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Post Program for the families 2016-2017 to increase membership Suggestions for (July-Dec) Planning for the Legion year start with: July- plan a 4th of July picnic and invite all your members, family, friend and some community leader to enjoy a good time. Remember to have a membership table with brochure of the programs your Post does. Also have a newsletter and information about your Post. * make it a community project if need to. Continue to plan all year long and note membership drive (to get members) and membership Rally’s (for information on who we are). August is a good time to Start planning for membership drive and rally for the year. Plan for up and coming events like “Get Out The Vote”, “Let’s Be right on Flag Etiquette”, “Need a Lift”(new DVD) and Veterans Day. August 4, is the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday (1790) and the 11th was the day in 1972 U.S. combat troop leave South Vietnam. Note: On the 5th, in 1964 the Congress approves “all necessary action” in Vietnam. Go to the school and let them know of the program are going to help with like JROTC, Boys State and Girls State, Play it Safe, Gateway Drugs, Know the Warning Signs of Youth Suicide, Oratorical contest and School Medal. September is the Department of Florida membership drive on September 8, 15 and 22 please do one of these days. This will help your membership with renewal, retention and new members. In September is National Disaster Preparedness month plan for a local firefighter or EMT to setup how to do some first aid or CPR course or demonstration. Also know the following can be plan for September 2, in 1945 V-J day, on the 3rd 1943 Allies land in Italy also Labor Day, on the 11th is Patriot Day, on the 16th is The American Legion Day stared in 2007, on the 17th Citizenship Day, on the 18th is the U.S. Air Force birthday (1947), September 21st, is POW/MIA recognition day and on 30th is Gold Star Family remembrance Sunday. October start with the 7th in 2001 Operation Enduring Freedom begins in Afghanistan. Monday the 8th Columbus Day, on the 13th is U.S. Navy birthday (1775), on the 24th United National Day and Oct 31th is Halloween. November is a big month, Nov 6th Election Day your right to vote for a new President. On the 10th is the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps (1775), Our day Veterans Day Nov 11th, on the 13th in 1982 Vietnam “Veterans Memorial was dedicated”, the week of 11th to 17th is Veteran in the classroom and Education week. Next is the 18th to 24th is family week is also Thanksgiving Day is on the Nov 22th. December is a BAD month for membership we want to help our Veterans and family at is time of the year. Dec 7th is Remember Pearl Harbor Day (Japanese bomb 1941 “a day that will live in infamy”), on the 15th is the Bill of Rights Day and 24th is Christmas Eve and 25th is Christmas day and the end of the year is 31th Happy New Year to all. By the end of the year 2016 each member should have a 2017 membership card in his or her packet. Note: Make your plans minimum of 2 month backward planning. If you need idea pleases contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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The Plan For the Department of Florida, Area and District’s Membership 100% by December 31, 2016 The Plan works two ways: 1.

First Plan:is to do (the complete guide to your Post’s) Welcome to LEGION TOWN U.S.A. campaign. It has on page 9 how the plan can work for your Post with a list of thing to do, and start with September events to do and membership, and October events to do and membership, and last November events to do and membership this is a plan for a 100% membership by December 31, 2016. Start in August with membership pull (call, talk, visit, and open house) to get members to renew. Have a team in place with membership application Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and work as a team. Plan something a have and programs table with materials on program your Post do. More to September with events to promo membership (key date Sept. 11 Patriot Day, Sept. 16 American Legion Day, incur a Disaster Preparedness week or day) partner with community group (firefighters, police, and local leaders). And away have membership table. October is Halloween Safety Night do is before Halloween day. Heroes to Hometowns (H2H) assist with transition of a wounded warrior and her/his family back into your community when needed. And away have membership table. November plan for Veterans Day event on/or as close as possible to Nov. 11 and invite the community, local leader, and all veterans too. Education week is the week before Thanksgiving veterans in the schools program go to the schools. Have a thanksgiving dinner for families and veterans in your Post. And away have membership table.

Key to Success: Always work as a team Help Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL (ALR) Lead by example and have a plan Work SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time sensitive **Communication (Newsletter, Email Blast, TV Prompts in busy Posts, Signs, get the word out) To members, Positive image of your Post, Post meeting, bulletin boards, phone rooters (call), Personal visit, Letters, Press Releases. Support activities and programs, Show your face, and Be Available. Make a newsletter is you have one JUST ASK ME I can help with a format, Thing to add to your newsletter get information from the following: www.floridalegion.org, www.legion.org, www.Military.com, Legion Link, Heroes to Hometowns (H2H), Legiontown USA, Get out the Vote, Legion Magazine, and Children & Youth Golf Tournament

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The Plan For the Department of Florida, Area and District’s Membership 100% by December 31, 2016 2.

Second Plan:

is to do Children & Youth programs starting with some Suggestions: August going to your local schools make contact and plan an Open House (Post) to show what your Post dose with Children & Youth programs for is you will need some help, ( 4 to 5 TV with DVD player for some DVD for children and the new Legion DVD on the History of the American Legion) also membership material. Also some Family Support Network program, Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program, Mercy Medical Airlift program, and Disaster Preparedness have firefighter talk about how to get prepare. Just ask me. And away have membership table. September start off with some Children & Youth program(open House) Missing Children work with Law Enforcement Officers for Child ID, Warning Signs this program is on youth suicide, Child Safety program (Play It Safe) working with local firefighter on safety in the home and cars, Boys State program who, when and How. Oratorical program some who, when and how. Boy Scouts work with them. Disasters Preparedness has firefighter talk about how to get prepare. Also have a membership table. October start with Children & Youth program Halloween Safety program in the schools or plan a Halloween party of the Children & Youth. Give out Make Halloween a Fun and Safe Night (brochures and coloring book) and more just ask me. And away have membership table. November plan some event(s) Veterans Day thank you party for all veterans, National Family week, Education week (veterans in school), Flag Education program in the schools, Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and families. Do all is as an open house. And please invites the local leader and the community. And away have membership table. December start with Pearl Harbor Day program, plan a Christmas party and/or Children & Youth program some for the kids, and away have membership table.

Key to Success: Always work as a team Help Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL (ALR) Lead by example and have a plan Work SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time sensitive **Communication (Newsletter, Email Blast, TV Prompts in busy Posts, Signs, get the word out) To members, Positive image of your Post, Post meeting, bulletin boards, phone rooters (call), Personal visit, Letters, Press Releases. Support activities and programs, Show your face, and Be Available. Make a newsletter is you have one JUST ASK ME I can help with a format, Thing to add to your newsletter get information from the following: www.floridalegion.org, www.legion.org, www.Military.com, Legion Link, Heroes to Hometowns (H2H), Legiontown USA, Get out the Vote, Legion Magazine, and Children & Youth Golf Tournament

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The Plan For the Department of Florida, Area and District’s Membership 100% by December 31, 2016 Plan of Teaching in Area and District  Get some “Guide to Post Training” this Guide can be use as a reference to help with the training of the Post. Please check this Guide out. Is a good resource.  Post Adjutant manual and Officer’s Guide and Manual of Ceremonies are also a good reference.  Help Post Chairman with a program that you know or would like to work with this will help the District chairman build confidence for the program.  Know how to use Post Responsibility Audit form and Post Analysis form to make the Post Betterment. Officer’s Guide Pages 36 & 37.  Teach the Legion Institute course for the District. Have the Post and /or the members taking the course pay for the books. I can get book from Dept HQ for $10.00 each.  Newsletter for each Post. (PR) Key to Success: Always work as a team Help Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL (ALR) Lead by example and have a plan Work SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time sensitive **Communication (Newsletter, Email Blast, TV Prompts in busy Posts, Signs, get the word out) To members, Positive image of your Post, Post meeting, bulletin boards, phone rooters (call), Personal visit, Letters, Press Releases. Support activities and programs, Show your face, and Be Available. Make a newsletter is you have one JUST ASK ME I can help with a format, Thing to add to your newsletter get information from the following: www.floridalegion.org, www.legion.org, www.Military.com, Legion Link, Heroes to Hometowns (H2H), Legiontown USA, Get out the Vote, Legion Magazine, and Children & Youth Golf Tournament

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The Plan For the Department of Florida, Area and District’s Membership 100% by December 31, 2016 Newsletter    

Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, Riders---Logo Who is the editor (writer) Writer report, poet, up and coming events, form, article good for veterans, and story, i.e. Date, volume, looks, feedback to editor Sample is as follow:

Header and body information like Commander Side, Adjutant Corner, Post Chairman update on programs, Footer, us Clip Art and Picture. Also check out other Post newsletter to do something like that. Just ask me for help. Key to Success: Always work as a team Help Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL (ALR) Lead by example and have a plan Work SMART Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time sensitive **Communication (Newsletter, Email Blast, TV Prompts in busy Posts, Signs, get the word out) To members, Positive image of your Post, Post meeting, bulletin boards, phone rooters (call), Personal visit, Letters, Press Releases. Support activities and programs, Show your face, and Be Available. Make a newsletter is you have one JUST ASK ME I can help with a format, Thing to add to your newsletter get information from the following: www.floridalegion.org, www.legion.org, www.Military.com, Legion Link, Heroes to Hometowns (H2H), Legiontown USA, Get out the Vote, Legion Magazine, and Children & Youth Golf Tournament

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Post # OPEN HOUSE American Legion Family Post address Time from 9am to 2pm VETERANS FREE LUNCH $3.00 to other

Know about the American Legion and WHAT we do for our Veterans Blood Mobile Homeless Vets House

VA Representative Gold & Blue Star Banner

Operation Military Kids County Emergency Agency Clown (Face printing & ETC) Scholarship information Children & Youth program

Local Fire Truck Finger Printing Membership Drive Americanism program American Legion History

Free Drawing on the Hour

For more information: name & phone # Contact: name & phone # 16

Membership Suggestions 2016-2017 Post and Community Projects for our Active Duty and Families Purpose: Is to have the local Post go and visit the National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty basis to get to know who we are “The American Legion” and Legion family. The mission in addition to assisting your local military veterans and their families will be to contact the commander at a local military base, National Guard armory or Reserve center in your community. Arrange a meeting with him or her to explain the support service your post can provide, and offer to brief all the troops during convenient drill period or other suitable occasion. And you talk to the Commander or troops about your Post and how can you help them and their families (can benefits) if they need help with anything before, doing and after deployment. You will need some the following: 1. Troop Support Services (TS2) booklet (2 books for each troop: one for the troop and one for the family member) talk about the TS2 book so they know how to use it. Stock # 24-010 2. Temporary Financial Assistance—Stock # 24-008 3. Women Veterans—Stock # 70-001 Use the assistant of the all the Legion family went briefing the base Commander and Troops. Prepare for briefing of troops, if scheduled, after meeting with commander. Bring Auxiliary President and PR Chairman, if available, to assist in the brief. Adjust the script to HIGHLIGHT the specific services that your Post can offer. *Render support to these veterans and their families as needed. News DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) –Families,friends and elected officials, including Florida's governor, showed up for a warm send off for nearly 200 troops from the Florida Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. These men and women departed Daytona Beach on Monday for Fort Bliss in Oklahoma for three months of training, then it's off to Afghanistan for six months. (updated Mar 16, 201xx5) OCALA | As an Ocala- based Army Reserve unit leaves for Afghanistan, the departure is a reminder that America's longest war is not ending for all soldiers. Despite the pending exit of most U.S. forces from that war-torn nation by year's end, thousands of American troops are expected to remain there in 2015 and perhaps beyond. (Sunday, May 11, 2014)

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Membership Suggestions Planning an event is a 2 or 3 months before the event start. Do your planning backward to see the BIG PICTURN first! Start with 1. Location 2. Day of the event (Saturday and/or Sunday) 3. Time of event to start (10:00am to 2:00pm) Set up time (8:00am to 9:30am) day of the event *The Day before the event check everything (all the people who are coming to help) *The week before the event check everything and to a dry run also if is outside what if it rains (have some tents ready or go inside) Food, material needed or the event have 50% or more for each program, check with community help (Law enforcement, Firefighter, EMT and Paramedic, Country disaster preparedness person and anyone who is going to help out) *The month before check and make sure all who are helping are still in the plan, also check with Public Relations (all mediums available to you whether its newsletters, bulletins, television, radio, newspapers, Email and/or direct contact also flyer) *The 2 months before have a meeting with people who will help and plan with you (Have one person who is your assistant just in case something happen to you) get sponsor’s and partnership (Auxiliary, SAL and Riders too help) the entire families to help. Always have people give idea about the event your plan and idea are very good. (make an Agenda for the event) After the event give thanks to your volunteers (helper) with a Certificate of Appreciation as a minimum. All events should be plan all most the some way. Calendar of Events Your budget is a means to an end. The amount of money you have is not as important as what you do with it. So, right along with the budget, you need to set up a calendar of events. These are the things your Post is going to be doing during the coming year.

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“Membership Suggestions” For 2016-2017 membership year to make 100% Purpose: A plan to provide “Service” to our veterans, their families and their communities is as solid today, in a period of high technology and lightning fast changes, as it was in 1919, when the founding fathers of The American Legion met in Paris. Vision: Every American Legion member must focus on service to the veteran, to their families and to the communities as their number one priority. Legion officers at every level must lead the way in reinforcing this vision. Goals: We must have goals to fulfill our vision of service. A mission statement should be in place that includes these goals and spells out a direction of where you and The American Legion at every level should be in one, three, five and seven years. Image: We must be aware at all times of our image and how others perceive us and our work in the community. We must remain the champions of service to our veterans and their communities. Everyone in a Legion leadership position must set the example for all members to follow. Partnership: The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of The American Legion and the Legion Riders, need to be partners in providing service to our veterans, their families and their communities. Legion officers again must set the example for inner-organization dialogue and cooperation. Our work of service to our veterans is a “family affair.” Goals or Standards Some Posts have several thousand members—others are successful with less than a hundred. What the Post wants to do and needs to do, it can do. But only if the membership and the Post officers in particular, carefully spell out its goals or standards in terms of service to the community and then translate these goals into action, will the Post be successful. Service takes many forms. It’s getting the manpower or membership to do a job. It’s having fun while doing it. And it’s doing something that needs to be done, whether for the members or the community. This means that the Post officers must be aware of the likes and dislikes of its members, and equally aware of the needs of the community. The good Post will know the needs of the community. It will know them by the simple process of planned contacts by representative Post members with city officials, educators, welfare workers, community leaders and with other civic and fraternal groups. A Legionnaire who does a good job for the community deserves recognition and thanks from the Post, whether it was a Post-sponsored project or not. Veterans’ activities alone will not establish The American Legion as an asset in the eyes of the community. These are, however, of particular importance to an organization composed exclusively of veterans. Community Projects Another very valuable way of getting your Post knowledgeable—know-how in the right way—is to cooperate with other community organizations in civic projects. A Post Commander who knows his business will encourage active participation in civic affairs on the part of the members. There is personal pride when a local Legionnaire is elected to the school board, heads up the United Way, or even gets a promotion in a job—and will go out of the way to congratulate members on their accomplishments, whether in the Legion or in another field.

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Public Relations: We can amplify our commitment of service to the veteran through an aggressive and consistent public relations program. It allows us to maintain visibility in the community. Technology in the media has made it possible for everyone to become accessible to print and broadcast media. Likewise, Community Service Committees, the Chamber of Commerce(s), and Business Associations have doubled in number over the past 10 years. These are excellent opportunities to network. Become involved in the community as a good neighbor. Public relations opportunities to tell the Legion story should be pursued. Public Relations Purpose: To increase awareness among the veteran’s community and the community at large of The American Legion’s advocacy of Veterans issues, national security and foreign relations, Americanism, and children & youth. Your goal is to define The American Legion in the public eye by the values for which it stands. Your technique is two-fold: (1) Placing radio and television advertisements and public service announcements produced by the National Public Relations Division where they can be seen and heard and (2) Developing relationships with editors and journalists serving the Post community so that they cover those programs supported by the organization’s founding pillars. The High School Oratorical Contest is the reporter’s “news peg” but The American Legion’s support for a “one hundred percent Americanism” is THE story that must be told. Why The American Legion is “Still Serving America?” is the question you, as the Post public relations officer, must ensure is answered in every form of media coverage obtained. Public Relations is a membership multiplier. Calendar of Events Your budget is a means to an end. The amount of money you have is not as important as what you do with it. So, right along with the budget, you need to set up a calendar of events. These are the things your Post is going to be doing during the coming year. Welcome Committee The first meeting is also a good time to start a welcoming committee—in case there has not been one in the past. Two or three members should be asked to take on the job of welcoming new members, guests, or even older members who are not well acquainted, making them feel at home, and introducing them. The sergeant-at-arms can often help on this assignment. An active welcoming committee is a part of the Post’s public relations job. Communication: This is a must! Legion officers must set the example in establishing clear and concise lines of communication with members and nonmember alike. Through communication and personal contact, The American Legion can cross all race, gender and age barriers on its way to providing quality service to our veterans and their communities. District and county Commanders should visit every Post within their jurisdiction. This provides you with an awareness of their needs and growth potential. Communicate, educate and support one another through all mediums available to you whether its newsletters, bulletins, television, radio, newspapers, Email and/or direct contact. Membership: Service to our veterans begins with our membership base. Without members we would have no voice on Capitol Hill nor could we achieve the entitlements and support to our veterans, their families, their communities, our state and nation. Membership is everyone’s responsibility --especially Legion officers. Post revitalization and new Post development should be on every Legion Officer’s mind. Resolution 28, Disenfranchising, reaffirmed that the Department Commander or Department Executive Committee is the final decision maker on establishing Posts within the Department, not another Post or District. The National Executive Committee established, by the same resolution, an objective of one Post for each high school in the community.

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The focus is presence in the community and the objective is growth. Over the next five years the goal is to increase the number of Posts to over 16,000. Therefore, every Department must focus on Post development/ revitalization. Membership and Post Activities Purpose: To obtain, retain and increase the membership of the Post with specific responsibilities for renewals, enrollment of new members, transfers and reinstatements. (The first vice Commander frequently serves as chair of the Membership Committee.) Other Duties Membership may be the primary assignment of a Vice Commander, but during a normal Legion year, the Vice Commander will have many other duties. He/she should become familiar with the ceremonial protocol for regular meetings. The chances are excellent that he/she will have to conduct one or more meetings during the year. Knowing how to prepare a meaningful and fruitful agenda is very important, as well as good experience. The Vice Commander must be ready to fill in for the Commander upon a moment’s notice. Past Commanders Many Posts have an active Past Commanders’ Club. Sometimes its primary purpose is social and the retention of good fellowship among those who have served as Commanders. But here is a wealth of knowledge, know-how and ability just ready to be tapped. Don’t let it go to waste. Whether such a club is formally organized in your Post or not, it is helpful to build a Commander’s Advisory Committee from your Past Commanders. Jobs – American Legion Members and Posts can help job seekers from the military community find good jobs with good employers! Help your employer/business in recruiting Veterans, transitioning military, and working spouses! Find out how referring employers will benefit your Post and the Legion by visiting The American Legion web site at www.Legion.org, www.mylegion.org and www.floridalegion.org.

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Membership Planning Guide Every American Legion post should have a plan in place to coordinate and direct membership development. The post commander, ultimately, is responsible for the success or failure of the post to meet its membership goals for the year. Often the commander is assisted by the post membership chairman, who helps by selecting membership team members, planning membership rallies or events, and assisting the commander and adjutant with the processing of new and renewed members.

Commanders often follow a formula for success by assigning an energetic and motivated Legionnaire to be the Post Membership Officer (or chairman) to supervise the following post membership teams: 

Contact team

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New Member team

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Retention team

The Contact team concentrates on developing leads to areas with a likely concentration of veterans. The geographical borders of the local post community should cover not only the local business zones and residential neighborhoods, but should reach out to neighboring communities and counties that are underserved by American Legion posts. Some features of the expanded area should give it high potential for successful membership development, including: 

Convenience in travel time to the post and scheduled post events.

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A sense of community awareness about the post, its location and positive contributions.

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A willingness in the community to help boost post membership through poster and countertop displays, public-service announcement outlets, local advertising buyers, etc.).

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A high number of prospective members.

The contact team should restrict itself to building a list of areas and neighborhoods where potential members might be located. With post leaders, the membership chairman coordinates specific events to host in these local communities throughout the year. Post leaders might also prepare plans and make necessary arrangements for post-sponsored events that are scheduled on the post calendar. Such events could include an Americanism rally or fireworks, a post membership breakfast or dinner, a post open house, an American Legion birthday party, a dance, a children's day, a Halloween carnival, a fun-run marathon competition, a tractor-pull competition, Legion

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Rider fun runs, and a talking Christmas Tree or Santa Claus hotline for children. After events and potential neighborhoods are identified, the New Member team goes into action. These team members are the “salesmen” and conduct door-to-door area canvassing; build relationships with local media, churches, and civic and fraternal clubs, and create and share newsletters, posters or countertop displays. Often a member of this team will write letters to the editors of local newspapers; coordinate a public information booth, table display. All members would be involved in sponsoring a local youth sports team or a post-sponsored community service programs such as a community health fair, child abuse/missing children fingerprint program, a civil-defense disaster emergency preparedness test or a teen drug-abuse program. The membership chairman and New Member team together chooses a specific contact method - mail, phone or door-to-door solicitation - and establish a specific calendar schedule for using it, as well as identify where to apply it. The New Member team specializes in convincing eligible prospects to join the post. Team members should be persuasive speakers who are comfortable talking with people, especially strangers, and proven "go-getters" with good working knowledge of the Legion, its organization, purpose, history and services. This team also compiles a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers for all eligible prospects who would not join the post (the contact team uses this list for future contact efforts). Lastly, and most importantly for the continued success of the post, the Retention team specializes in persuading current and former Legionnaires to renew membership in the post, using post membership rosters and historical data to identify non-renewed members and to make personal contact with each member to address concerns and get a favorable renewal decision. The success of the team concept in membership building is directly related to post members' willingness to participate and assume the responsibility for planning, organizing and directing post events. Success is measurable the post meeting and exceeding all membership objectives assigned by the district or department. The team concept, using Contact, New Member, and Renewal teams is equally adaptable at district and department levels where far greater resources are available for team membership, and where team members can be selected from an array of posts. District Team efforts should be primarily directed to building membership in the district's weak posts, or in newly chartered posts in need of growth to develop and sustain its programs and the American Legion home. District officers select the district membership chairman and members for the three district teams. Special attention is given to selecting of the best workers from across the district for this important role. District leaders and district membership chairman choose the posts needing help, the contact method to employ and the calendar of events, as well as planning and organizing the events themselves. Finally, post and district leaders may call on the staff of the Department Headquarters in Orlando for assistance. The Department staff, can arrange with the National staff,who may travel and assist in building membership teams for certain posts. Contact your Department Adjutant for details about such training assistance.

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Letters to the Editor (Name of Newspaper) Recount Words Dear Editor: As American troops continue to battle terrorists on the far side of the globe, many are returning home as hardened veterans of a different kind of war. They join their predecessors of other wars in earning the honored title of an American veteran. On Saturday, (MONTH OF SEPTEMBER) DD, DD, DD YYYY (time, location), our community will hold the largest-ever statewide Veterans Open House for them and their families. The American Legion will offer advice, information and assistance to them in getting the benefits they earned in service to their country. This is a family affair where all are welcome to join. I invite all veterans and their families to partake in a fun-filled day of information and camaraderie. Everyone in the area is welcome to come on out and thank our veterans for their service. We will have variety of activities planned throughout the day for your family and your friends to enjoy. America has never begrudged the expense of taking care of our men and women in uniform who, as President Lincoln stated in 1865, “shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.” Legionnaires and members of our community will be there to make that happen. Spread the word to the veterans in your neighborhood and join them Saturday.

(Local Title) Commander The American Legion Address/phone number

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(LETTERHEAD) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(DATE IN SEPTEMBER)

MEDIA ADVISORY Veterans Group to Hold Largest-ever Veterans Statewide Open House Event For Area Veterans Who:

The American Legion (Post # Participating)

What:

Will conduct the area’s largest-ever outreach to military veterans of all wars, including recently returned veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans Open House will be held with activities for all veterans their families. The public is invited to stop by and “thank a veteran.”

When:

(Time, from--to)

Where:

(Location)

Local Contact: (Name, phone number).

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(LETTERHEAD) Dear Station Manager/News Director: On Saturday, (DATE IN SEPTEMBER) (time, location), the American Legion (Post #) will hold the largest Veterans Open House Event in recent history in this area. We will have Legion Officers on location to assist area veterans and their families with information on The American Legion, benefits counseling, claims assistance, filing for VA home loans, educational programs, etc. This is a free service to all Florida veterans and their families. Additionally, we invite all residents in your broadcast audience to stop by and “thank a veteran” for their service to America. Veterans from all war eras, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome. We will have variety of activities planned throughout the day for your family and your friends to enjoy. I ask for your help in promoting this event to your audience and providing news coverage of the event on (DATE), 2015. A public service announcement is attached for your use. Please feel free to edit according to your continuity requirements. The war on terrorism continues to impact the lives of local veterans and their families. We hope this event will be able to help many of them and elevate public awareness of the price paid by our friends and neighbors in serving our nation. Thank you for your commitment in helping our area military veterans. Please contact me at any time for more information. Sincerely,

(NAME) (Local Title) Commander

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CALLING ALL VETERANS Public Service Radio Spot 60-Seconds ARE YOU A MILITARY VETERAN? IF SO, YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BIGGEST VETERANS OPEN HOUSE EVER HELD IN THIS AREA.

LEARN ABOUT BENEFITS YOU EARNED WHILE IN UNIFORM. GET HELP IN FILLING OUT FORMS, AND GETTING YOUR DD 214. NEED A JOB? WE’LL HAVE THOSE LEADS TOO.

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY. - SERVICE, FUN AND CAMARADERIE.

FIND OUT WHAT WASHINGTON PLANS TO DO THIS YEAR ABOUT VETERANS ISSUES THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DON’T MISS OUR VETERANS OPEN HOUSE, Saturday (MONTH OF SEPTERMBER) (time, location). AND IF YOU’RE NOT A VETERAN, STOP BY AND SAY, “THANKS FOR SERVING.” IT WILL BE WELL RECEIVED BY ALL

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(LETTERHEAD) Dear Chamber of Commerce President: On Saturday, (MONTH OF SEPTERMBER), 2016 (time, location), the American Legion will hold the largest Veterans Open House Event in history in this area. We will have Legion Officers on location to assist area veterans and their families with benefits counseling, etc. This is a free service to all Florida veterans and their families. Additionally, we are inviting all residents in the area to stop by and “thank a veteran” for their service to America. Veterans from all war eras, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are welcome. We will have variety of activities planned throughout the day for your family and your friends to enjoy.

I ask for your help in promoting this event to your members. Please encourage them to promote the event and enable their veteran-employees to attend. Better yet, there are sponsorship opportunities available and we enthusiastically welcome businesses to partner with us in making this event memorable for our local heroes.(NOTE: A business may want to donate food decoration or giveaways to make the event successful). And, if they are hiring and are interested in seeking proven performers with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would be delighted for them to participate with a recruiting table. The war on terrorism continues to impact the lives of local veterans and their families. We hope this event will be able to help many of them and elevate public awareness of the price paid by our friends and neighbors in serving our nation. Thank you for your commitment in helping our area military veterans. Please contact me at any time to discuss sponsorship and promotional opportunities. Sincerely, (NAME) (Local Title) Commander

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(LETTERHEAD) Dear Business Leader (Name): Business leaders like you have always been the beacons of light when it comes to community involvement and good will advocacy. You are influential in these endeavors because you care about the well being of the people in our community. That is why we’d like to ask your help in getting the word out to any of your business associates, employees, friends and family members who are veterans. What we need is your help in telling any military veterans, or Guard and Reserve personnel you know about the largest-ever Veteran Open House Event to be held on Saturday, (MONTH OF SEPTERMBER), 2015 at (location) from (time) to (time). This event is a one-stop-shop for veterans and their families to learn about The American Legion, veteran’s benefits, DD-214 recovery, and educational benefits. We will have variety of activities planned throughout the day for your family and your friends to enjoy. Legion Officers will be on hand so that our local veterans can share their ideas and voice their concerns over veterans’ issues. Veterans’ Open House Event is being conducted by District (#) of The American Legion and posts (number or listing). Enclosed are some flyers on the Veterans Open House Event for your reference. In fact, if you would like to attend the event to learn more about veterans’ benefits for yourself or your company, or you are seeking highly skilled new employees, we’d be more than happy to have you as one of our special guests. Your presence at the event, as a concerned citizen and community leader, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support and assistance in this important outreach. Sincerely, (Name) (Local Title) Commander The American Legion Enclosures

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(LETTERHEAD) Dear Veteran Business Owner: As a veteran who has served America with honor and devotion to duty, I’d like to offer you the opportunity to help us serve America again. Don’t worry, we’re not asking that you re-enlist or for any donations. What we need is a veteran like you to help another veteran by getting the word out on the largest Veterans’ Open House Event yet to be held on Saturday, (MONTH OF SEPTERMBER), 2016 at (Location, hours). This event is a one-stop-shop for veterans and their families to learn about The American Legion, DD-214 recovery, and educational benefits. Legion Officers will be on hand so that our local veterans can share their ideas and voice their concerns over veterans’ issues. What we are asking is your help in getting the word out to your associates and employees who are veterans or who may have family who are veterans. In particular, we want to reach those associates and employees of yours who are on Active Duty or serving in the Guard or Reserve. We want them to know what benefits and entitlements they have earned for serving their country. Enclosed are some flyers on the Veteran Open House Event for your reference. If you would like to attend the event to learn more about veterans’ benefits for yourself or your company, we’d be more than happy to have you as one of our special guests. Your presence at the event, as a concerned veteran or as a community leader, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for having serving your country and best of luck in your business enterprise. Sincerely, (Name) (Local Title) Commander The American Legion Enclosures

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(Email to local businesses) From: Date: Subject:

(Local Title) Commander The American Legion Your Assistance in Helping Our Veterans

Business leaders like you have always been the beacons of light when it comes to community involvement and good will advocacy. That is why we’d like to ask your help in getting the word out to any of your business associates, employees, friends and family members who are veterans. What we need is your help in telling any military veterans, or Guard and Reserve personnel you know about the largest-ever Veteran Open House Event to be held on Saturday, (MONTH OF SEPTERMBER) 2016 at (location) (time). A press release is provided for your information and use. This event is a one-stop-shop for veterans and their families to learn about The American Legion, their veteran’s benefits, DD-214 recovery, and educational benefits. There will bea variety of activities planned throughout the day for your family and your friends to enjoy. Legion Officers will be on hand so that our local veterans can share their ideas and voice their concerns over veterans’ issues. There are no sales involved, no gimmicks, and no solicitation. Just information to pass on that will help better the lives of veterans who have served this country with honor and distinction. We would appreciate it if you could share the information about our Veterans Open House with any co-worker, employee or family member who are veterans, family members of a veterans, friends of a veteran, or who are currently serving in the Guard, Reserves or on Active Duty today. In doing so you would be helping us in America’s efforts to increase the quality of life for our veterans. Thank you for your support and assistance in this important outreach. Sincerely, (Local Title) Commander The American Legion

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(Name) Area District # and #

Early Bird Membership Rally With a "Chili Cook-Off" on (Month) DD, DD, DD, YYYY At District # in Post ### Registrations at 9am, Time for Training start 10am until Please ensure that ALL Posts, Units and Squadron Know about is an are all welcome How to get Early bird members now Tips on making 100% by Dec 31, 2016 Working as a family for membership

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(Name) Area District # and # Early Bird Membership Rally With a "Chili Cook-Off" on (Month) DD, DD, DD, YYYY At District # in Post ### Registrations at 9am, Time for Training start 10am until Please ensure that ALL Posts, Units and Squadron Know about is an are all welcome How to get Early bird members now Tips on making 100% by Dec 31, 2016 Working as a family for membership

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MEMBERSHIP PUBLIC RELATIONS The Department of Florida American Legion’s Membership Enhancement program is administered by the six Area Commanders, the Department Membership Chairman, Jerry Brandt. All requests from various posts or District must be sent to the Area Commander, who will review such requests, and if the paperwork is in order, he/she will forward such requests to the Department Membership Chairman. (Proper paperwork being a signed voucher, and a copy of all bills, statements and invoices that support the request) All applicants will be notified of the determination of their request. This will be done within a reasonable amount of time after the committee has met. It will be the Area Commanders’ responsibility to notify his/her District Commander of all requests. In the following pages you will find some previous requests that have been approved and some that have been denied. These are guidelines, and the Department Membership Committee is still asking that all members look and work for innovative ideas for the recruitment of new members and retaining of current members.

APPROVED REQUESTS All requests must be in a voucher form, and signed. All necessary paperwork must be attached and forwarded to the Department and Area Commander. A. Public Relations materials will be provided at no cost to the Area, District, or Post. This will include Billboards. It is suggested that the Post, District, or Area try to get space donated. B. Rental space: Such as fair booths, tents for civic affairs, mall space. A copy of a signed contract must be furnished to the committee as well as a letter stating what the space is/was used for. C. Public address systems rentals: If used for membership purposes. A signed contract must be presented. D. Telephone banks: Requests for this type of membership tool is only approved for the areas with high Post 400 members (not transferred), delinquent members and veterans who have not joined The American Legion. Highly concentrated veteran population areas are Hillsboro, Brevard, Orange, Pinellas, and Dade counties. Department approval and guidelines must be met and approved before any phone bank can be utilized. 36

E. Cable television ads: Ad must be for membership only. Most cable networks have public broadcast stations that can be used free of charge. F. Posters for store fronts: Invoices showing cost of printing and amount purchased. Again membership must be the theme. G. Anything new and innovated that can be used to recruit new members and can also be used in transferring Post 400 members into local posts, or picking up delinquent members. If you have questions on your new idea, contact your Membership Chairman, Jerry Brandt. H. New membership recruiting posters designed to stand up in storefronts. The Department Membership Committee is looking into possibly supplying this item in the future.

REQUESTS THAT WILL BE DECLINED A. Newspaper ads: The results from past experience in various parts of the Department have shown little or no new members at all. The cost vs. the results makes it unproductive. B. Rental cars: The Membership Committee is against any Post or District using rental cards in any membership drive or membership purposes. C. Refreshment: No reimbursements are given for the cost of membership breakfast, dinners, or food of any kind. The District or Post sponsoring a membership drive should bear the cost. D. Shirts/Jackets: The Committee feels that individuals working for the goal of increased membership, should be doing it for their Post/District and not looking for gifts. The National Organization has in effect, Gold Brigade (New Member Recruiter Award) Program, with many with the Department receiving these jackets in the past. E. Bands/Music: If a district or Post is having a membership booth or drive, they should not have to resort to bands to draw a crowd. The cost is not considered membership worthy. F. Individual Awards/Plaques/Money: Money for these items have been disallowed because the Department and National Organization has individual awards already built into their membership programs, such as” New Member Recruiter” awards, “Top Recruiter” awards on the Post/Department/National levels and the “Gold Brigade” new member award.

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NOTICE As you set up your records for the coming year, please remember that at the end of the year you will be expected to account for every membership card given to you with your membership packet. (Form on page 88)

“Important Notice Regarding Dues Payments” The National Constitution and Bylaws and the Department of Florida Constitution Bylaws state that all annual dues shall be collected by each Post and transmitted promptly through the Department to National Treasurer. Article X Section 3. The annual dues shall be collected by each Post and transmitted promptly through the Department to National Treasurer. Departments are designated agents for collection for The American Legion with respect to such annual dues and upon the receipt thereof shall remit them promptly to the American Legion. In no event shall the period transpiring between the receipt of such annual dues by a Department and the remittance thereof The American Legion exceed thirty (30) days. Section4. Annual dues shall be payable October 20, of each year, for the succeeding years. Cards and money should always be transmitted at the same time. The only exception would be credit card transactions. If there is a shortage or overage in payment, the proper debit or credit will be shown on the next membership statement.

Michael McDaniel Department Adjutant The American Legion Department of Florida 1912 A Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810 Phone: 407-295-2631 x 239

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Post 400, Post 208, and DMS Members Upon request (pg 68) a list of these members will be mailed or emailed to the post. National updates the DMS members once a week (Thursday). There may or may not be any members in your particular area. The members in Post 400 and Post 208 don’t change too often. If you received a “Request To Transfer” form from a member, it must be attached to the Member Data Form, if the members signature cannot be provided. When transferring a member If you transfer a Post 400 or DMS member into your post and they have already paid their current year dues to Department or National, you will not receive credit for them in the current year as their dues have already been paid. It is the same as any other post transfer. You will receive credit for them when they renew their dues to your post next year. It is important not to send a membership card for a member that has paid their dues for the current year to another post and he/she transfers into your post. You will only need to send a “Member Data Form” to transfer him/her into your post. This may help in eliminating duplicates payments returned from National. You will not receive credit for this member until he/she renews their membership next year.

What and Where is “Cyber” Post 208? Cyber Post 208 is an online post with a current membership of 3,181 members. Cyber Post 208 provides online chats with other fellow veterans and a search engine that will help you find military friends and members who share the same interests. A member/guest can create his/her own personalized page, upload and share pictures and videos. You can also interact with other veterans by introducing topics from personal to VA matters by creating your own blogs. And best of all, these benefits are provided at no additional cost. You are not required to participate online, but if you are interested in participating, please visit http://www.cyberpost208.floridalegion.org We encourage Post Officers to sign up, look about to see what Post 208 is all about. You would be a guest of Post 208, not an actual member. Please note that not all who are signed on to the website are Post 208 members. Some are actual Post 208 members and some are guests such as Post Officers and Department staff members.

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Department of Florida Post and District 2016 – 2017 Membership Goal Dates

TARGET DATE SEPTEMBER 07, 2016

EARLY BIRD KICKOFF

OCTOBER 05, 2016

55% 60%

NOVEMBER 02, 2016

FALL CONFERENCE

70%

DECEMBER 07, 2016

PEARL HARBOR DAY

80%

JANUARY 04, 2017

NEW YEAR

85%

FEBRUARY 01, 2017

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

90%

MARCH 01, 2017

LEGION BIRTHDAY

95%

APRIL 05, 2017

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

100%

MAY 03, 2017

ARMED FORCES DAY

100%+1

MAY 31, 2017

105%

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2016 - 2017 NATIONALMEMBERSHIP TARGET DATES

EARLY BIRD/NEF KICKOFF

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

50%

FALL MEETINGS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

55%

VETERANS DAY

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

65%

PEARL HARBOR DAY

DECEMBER 14, 2016

75%

MID-WINTER

JANUARY 19, 2017

80%

PRESIDENT’S DAY

FEBRUARY 08, 2017

85%

LEGION BIRTHDAY

MARCH 08, 2017

90%

CHILDREN & YOUTH

APRIL 12, 2017

95%

ARMED FORCES DAY

MAY 10, 2017

100%

DELEGATE STRENGTH

30 DAYS PRIOR TO NATIONAL CONVENTION

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. The November target date will be on Friday due to Veterans Day falling on that previous Tuesday. To maximize the December renewal notice, the January target date will be on the third Wednesday of the month.

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2016-2017 Incentives for 100%+ Membership Posts 1. Cash incentives on membership a. 80% -Posts will only receive $0.80 for each additional member added after achieving their 80% goal up till 90% goal Date/February 1st Goal Date.. (Example: If a Post had 100 members, if at the 90% goal date they are 90% or higher, then 10 members (81-90%) will count, the Commander of the Post will receive $8.00.) If they exceed the 90% goal, the additional members will go towards the 90% goal. If Post is not at 90% but is over 80%, those members who exceed the 80% mark will count and the Post Commander will receive a check for $0.80 per member. b. 90% - Once a Post achieve 90% they will receive $0.90 per every additional new/renewal member. (91%-100%) up till the 100% goal Date. (Example: If a Post had 100 members, if at the 100% goal date they are 100% or higher, then 10 members (81-90%) will count, the Commander of the Post will receive $9.00.) If they exceed the 100% goal, the additional members will go towards the 100% goal. If the Post is not at 100%, but is over 90%, those members who exceed the 90% mark will count and the Post Commander will receive a check for $0.90 per member. c. 100% - Once a Post achieve 100% they will receive $1.00 per every additional new/renewal member. (100% +) up till June 1st 2017. (Example: If a Post had 100 members, if at the 100% goal date they are 100% or higher, then members 100+%) will count, the Commander of the Post will receive $1.00 per member.) 2. Pot of Gold

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a. All 100% Posts will be in the Drawing During the Fall Conference for the following: Grand Prize, $500 2nd Prize, $250 3rd Prize, $100 b. All 100% + 1 Posts will be in the Drawing during the Summer Convention for the following: Grand Prize, $1000 2nd Prize, $500 3rd Prize, $250

Districts 1. Cash incentives on membership a. 80% - Once a District achieve 80%, $0.30 will be paid out per every additional new/renewal member up till, February 1st 2017, 80% Goal Date. If the District does not reach the 90% goal, the members who has renewed over the 80% will be paid out to the District Commander at the $0.30 amount for renewal/new member. 43

(Example: If a District has a 1000 membership goal, then at the 80% goal date they would have 800 members in the District. When 100 additional members renewed, before the 90% goal date, they would receive $30.) b. 90% - Once a District achieve 90%, $0.40 will be paid out per every additional new/renewal member, up till, April 5 th 2017, 80% Goal Date. If the District does not achieve the 100% goal, the members over the 90% will count towards the District Commanders at $0.40 per member. (Example: If a District has a 1000 membership goal, then at the 90% goal date they would have 900 members in the District. When 100 additional members renewed, before the 100% goal date, they would receive $40.) c. 100% - Once a Post achieve 100%, $0.50 will be paid out per every additional new/renewal member, up till June 1st, 2017. (100% to June 1, 2017) 2. For each member, who joins the American Legion, (new members and those who have not renewed for 2016) DURING a scheduled District Revitalization, the District Commander will receive $1. (Department Membership Chairman must be informed of the Revitalization 1 month prior to the event)

Areas 1. For each member, who joins the American Legion, (new members and those who have not renewed for 2016) DURING a scheduled Area Revitalization, the Area Commander will receive $1. (Department Membership Chairman must be informed of the Revitalization 1 month prior to the event) All checks will be mailed on/after the following: For the 80.01% to 90% on February 1st Cutoff Date For the 90.01% to 100% on April 5 th Cutoff Date. For those 100%+, checks will be given out at the Summer Convention.

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DEPARTMENT and NATIONAL AWARDS CALENDAR September 07, 2016

55% Early Bird Kickoff

October 05, 2016

60%

November 02, 2016

70% Fall Conference Department Target Date (Post/District/Area)

December 07, 2016

80% Pearl Harbor Day Department Target Date (Post/District/Area)

December 31, 2016

National Awards:(Dept. Hdqts. will submit all qualified posts To the National Headquarters):

Post Honor Ribbons Certificate of Meritorious Service Post All Time High January 04, 2017

85% New Year Department Target Date

February 01, 2017

90% Presidents Day Department Target Date (Posts)

March 01, 2017

95% Legion Birthday Department Target Date (Posts)

March 31, 2017

100% District Commanders “Race To The Top”

April 05, 2017

100% Children and Youth Dept. Target

May 03, 2017

100% + 1mbr* Armed Forces Day Dept. Target Date

May 31, 2017

District Commander New Post Award (National Award) 100% District Commander Pin (National Award) 100%+1 Mbr Department Award (Post/Dist./Area) Post Revitalization Recognition Letter (National Award) New Post Development Pin (National Award) Gold Brigade Award (National Award) Gold Brigade 5th Year Award (National Award) Gold Brigade 6th Year Award (National Award) Silver Brigade Award (National Award) 45

May 31, 2017 (con’t)

Top Member Recruiter (Post/Dept./National) District Commanders’ Achievement Award and District Honor Ribbons (National Award)

June 30, 2016

Five Consecutive Years All Time High (National Award) 100% Post Certificate (National Award)

Any time Awards

Post Revitalization Recognition Letter (National Award) Pioneer Award (National Award) Post All-Time-High (National Award ) Post Honor Ribbons (National Award ) Certificate of Meritorious Service (National Award ) Post All Time High (National Award )

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER AWARDS (Department Awards) NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARD To the individual Legionnaire in the Department who, having been reported to the Department Headquarters by the following dates, recruits the most NEW MEMBERS (Minimum of 25 new members), 1 paidnight, will be awarded. The winner of the award MUST ATTEND either Fall Conference or Department Convention in order to receive compensation. A certification letter must be completed by the Post Commander or Adjutant and forwarded to Department Headquarters by the appropriate date. (use form on page 52/53 for either event). New members can only be used once. Cannot be combined with other Department Recruitment Awards. May be used for National Recruiter Award. Department Fall Conference Department Convention

Deadline Deadline

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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER PIN Each Legionnaire who recruits or reinstates between July 1andthe May goal date will receive one of the following pins: -10 – 24 members will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin. -25 – 49 members will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin with a Sapphire Stone -50 – 75 members will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin with a Ruby Stone -76 and above will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin with a Diamond Stone (see page 54/55 for form) 46

TOP NEW MEMBER “RECRUITER OF THE YEAR” Each American Legion Post will have the opportunity to submit the name of the Recruiter from their Post who has signed up the highest number of new members for the American Legion by the May goal date. (Use form on page 56/57) The Top New Recruiter, properly certified from each Post, will be awarded a certificate with his/her accomplishment inscribed thereon. The Recruiter who has signed up the highest number of new members will be submitted to National to be entered in the National “Recruiter of the Year” contest. MAIL IN TIME TO REACH DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS ON OR BEFORE THE MAY GOAL DATE.

NATIONAL AWARDS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS National “Recruiter of the Year” The individual certified with the highest number of NEW Members recruited from among all the Departments will be declared “National Membership Recruiter of the Year”. The award will consist of an expense paid trip to the National convention. The trip includes, for the Legionnaire and guest, round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodations for 6 days/5nights, and reserved seating tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet for Distinguished Guests. Awards for the National “Recruiter of the year” will be presented to the next highest 26 individuals: 1 - $1000 Award Certificate for Emblem Sales 10 - $150 Award Certificates for Emblem Sales 15 - $100 Award Certificates for Emblem Sales

GOLD BRIGADE AWARD A Legionnaire who recruits 50 or more NEW members into The American Legion by the May goal date, will qualify for enrollment in the elite GOLD BRIGADE of The American Legion. These very special Legionnaires will be awarded unique gifts that designate affiliation with the Gold Brigade of the American Legion. Also, special recognition will be given to those Legionnaires enrolled in the Gold Brigade through special publication announcements in The Dispatch and in special articles in other publications. Members of the Gold Brigade will be recognized by the National Commander during the National Convention. The gifts awarded to a Gold Brigader 47

will depend on the number of times he/she has qualified for this award. (Use form on page 58/59) FIRST time Gold Brigader will receive:

SECOND time (or more) Gold Brigader will receive:

Gold Brigade Patch Special Gold Brigade Cap Pin Gold Brigade Certificate Choice of: Designer Jacket, Polo Shirt, or Sweater Each will be embroidered with the Gold Brigade Logo

Gold Brigade Patch Gold Brigade Certificate “Hash mark” for jacket sleeve Choice of: Designer Jacket Polo Shirt or Sweater Each will be embroidered with the Gold Brigade Logo

FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Gold BRIGADE AWARD A Gold Brigader who has won the Gold Brigade Award for 5 consecutive years (to include the current membership year) is eligible for a distinctive Gold Brigade Blazer. A Legionnaire may only qualify for this award once every 5 years. (Use form on page 60/61)

SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OR MORE GOLD BRIGADE AWARD A Gold Brigader who has earned the Gold Brigade Award for at least 6 consecutive years or more (including the current year) is eligible for a $150 Check and a “Master Recruiter” Legion cap. (Use form on page 62/63)

THE SILVER BRIGADE A Legionnaire who recruits 25 to 49 NEW members into The American Legion by the May Goal date will qualify for this award. A silver pin and certificate will be awarded. (Use form on page 64/65) Note: A recruiter cannot be awarded both Silver and Gold Brigade awards during the same membership year.

POST REVITALIZATION RECOGNITION LETTER Individuals who assist in revitalizing a Post will receive a recognition letter from the National Commander for their hard work. The revitalized Post will receive a letter from the National Commander welcoming them back into the American Legion. The certification form is on page 66.

NEW POST DEVELOPMENT PIN This recognition in the form of a specially designed cap/lapel pin, is for any individual, Legionnaire, Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion, who assist with the initial start-up of a new Post. These volunteers can be nominated for this pin at any time during the year. The certification form is on page 67. 48

PIONEER AWARD This award is a means of recognition for an individual who has made the greatest contribution in helping to get a new post chartered and insuring a successful operation. The certification form is provided in the New Post Kit issued by National. A new post may make nominations for this award immediately after securing a temporary charter.

POST AWARDS POST MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS All Posts achieving 100% by November 2nd will be entered in a drawing during the Fall Conference for the following prizes: Grand Prize, $500 2nd Prize, $250 3rd Prize, $100 All Posts achieving 100% by May 31st will be entered in a drawing during the Department Convention for the following prizes: Grand Prize, $1000 2nd Prize, $500 3rd Prize, $250

POST HONOR RIBBON Honor ribbons will be awarded to posts whose membership as of December 31st achieves an advance membership (for the year about to begin) equal to or exceeding the final membership for the year then ending. Department will certify eligible posts to National.

CERTIFICATE OF MERITIOUS SERVICE “POST ALL-TIME- HIGH” This certificate is awarded to those posts which, by December 31st, have enrolled an advance membership for the year about to start equaling or surpassing the posts’ previous all-time-high membership. Department will certify eligible posts to National.

FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS ALL-TIME-HIGH AWARD This award is for a citation to those posts which has five or more consecutive years all-time-high. A minimum of five consecutive year is necessary to qualify, but a citation can be earned each year the post continues its all-time-high performance after the fifth year. Department will certify eligible posts to National.

DISTRICT AWARDS District New Post Achievement Award (Department) Any District turning in a New Post Charter by Delegate Cut-off will receive a check for $200 and each New Post will receive a check for $300 to help get their post started. 49

District Commander’s New Post Achievement Award and Pin (National) District Commanders who achieve the goal of creating new American Legion Posts in their respective Districts and have the new Post Temporary Charter Application on file at National Headquarters by the May goal date will qualify for a framed certificate to show their accomplishments. Department will certify eligible districts to National. District Commander’s Achievement Award and District Honor Ribbon All District Commanders whose membership by the May goal date exceeds the previous year’s membership by at least the number of Posts in the District will be awarded the District Commander’s Achievement Framed Certificate Award. In addition, the District will receive an Honor Ribbon for its District Colors. Department will certify eligible districts to National. District Commanders “Race to the Top” Competition (Cut-off date is March 31) Competition will be divided into five categories based on the membership of the District without regard to geographic locations. District Commanders will compete in each of the following categories based on the final membership year totals and a top District Commander for the National Award will be selected from each of the five categories. Post Ribbons will be given to each top District Commander for all American Legion Posts in those districts. Department will certify eligible districts to National. Second and Third place awards will also be presented in each category. The District Commanders will be awarded checks in the amount of $500.00 for second place or $375 for third place, but no additional ribbons will be awarded for the Posts in these districts. Must be 100% to qualify. DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP

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First Place Award – Trip to National Convention will be presented to the top District Commander and guest in each category whose District membership on March 31 st represents the greatest percentage over the final previous year membership of that District. Cannot be less than 100% to qualify. 50

The First Place award entitles winner and guest to an all-expense paid trip to attend the National Convention as a distinguished guest of the National Commander, including round-trip airfare, tickets to the National Commander’s Banquet, and hotel accommodations for 5days/4nights. These District Commanders will also be awarded Legion cap that signifies they are a “Race-To-The-Top” winner that will be awarded on stage at the National Convention, plus “Race-To-The-Top” ribbons for each of the district’s Posts. Second Place Awards will be presented to the District Commander in each category whose District membership on March 31st represents the second highest percentage over final previous year membership of that District. The Commanders’ district cannot be less100% to qualify. Winners will receive a $500 Check. Third Place Awards will be presented to the District Commander in each category whose District membership on March 31 represents the third highest percentage over the final previous year membership of that District. The Commanders district cannot be less than 100% to qualify. Winners will receive a $375 Check.

100% District Commander Pin This recognition, in the form of a specially designed cap/lapel pin and certificate, is for any District Commander (or Area Commander) who accomplished at least 100% of his/her assigned membership goal by December 31st of the membership year. Department will certify all eligible District/Area Commanders to National.

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NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARD Date __________ Mail to: Department Headquarters, PO Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859 Fax: 407/299-0901 Email: [email protected] KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. Please check one: Department Fall Conference Department Convention

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2016 Deadline: May 03, 2017

This is to certify that the following member has signed up a minimum TWENTY_FIVE (25) new members by the May goal date. New members recruited can only be used once. They cannot be part of any previous list.

Attach a list of new members (use form on next page to list members) LEGIONNAIRE_______________________POST #_______MEMBERID#_______________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________ ST_________ ZIP+4______________________ NUMBER OF NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED________PHONE #__________________ Adjutants’ Name________________________________________________________________ POST #___________MEMBER ID#__________________ PHONE #____________________ Post Address___________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________ ST_________ ZIP+4________________________

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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER PIN Date _______________ Mail to: Department Headquarters, PO Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859 Fax: 407/299-0901 Email: [email protected] KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. This is to certify that the following member has recruited the following number of new members between July 01, 2016 and the May 03, 2017goal date in Post #_________. New members recruited can only be used once. Cannot be part of any previous Department award list. Pins will be mailed to the post to be presented to the member. Please check one:

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Gold Pin Gold Pin with a Sapphire Stone Gold Pin with a Ruby Stone Gold Pin with a Diamond Stone

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NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARDS POST/ DEPARTMENT/ NATIONAL Mail to: Department Headquarters, PO Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859 Fax: 407/299-0901 Email: [email protected] KEEP COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS The TOP NEW MEMBER RECRUITER of membership enrolled for CURRENT MEMBERSHIP YEAR as of the May goal date and transmitted to Department of Florida Headquarters is: (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)

NAME________________________POST #_______MEMBER ID#___________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________________ CITY, ST, ZIP+4________________________________________________________ NUMBER OF NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED_______PHONE #_____________________

Attach a list of new members (use form on next page to list members) Next highest new member Recruiter (Make additional copies if needed) NAME________________________POST #______ MEMBER ID #___________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________ ST_________ ZIP+4___________________ NUMBER OF NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED_______PHONE # ____________________

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CERTIFICATION FORM

“GOLD BRIGADE” NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARD RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Or Mail to arrive at Department Headquarters on or before the May goal date. The following member of the Department of Florida qualifies for the “Gold Brigade” Award for enrolling 50 or more NEW MEMBERS into The American Legion by the May goal date.

Attach a list of new members (use form on next page to list members) First time qualifiers for the “Gold Brigade” receive: A “Gold Brigade” cap pin, certificate, “Gold Brigade” patch, and choice of a jacket, 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, 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 box “A” or “B” do you want: ___ Jacket ___ Sweater ___ Polo Shirt Check size: (____S ____M ____ L ____XL____XXL____XXXL) Name____________________________ ID#___________________ Post #_____________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City________________________________ State ________ Zip+4_____________________ Phone:________________ Number of New Members enrolled (minimum50)___________ Post Adjutant Signature:________________________________ Date:_________________ (Can not be after the May goal date)

Address:________________________________________________________________________ Department Adjutant:_____________________________________ Date:_________________

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GOLD BRIGADE NEW MEMBER LIST Email:[email protected]

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GOLD BRIGADE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AWARD CERTIFICATION FORM The following member of the Department of Florida 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 for the last five years. This award is a distinctive Blazer for the “Gold Brigader”. A Legionnaire may only qualify for this award once every five years RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

Attach a list of new members (use form on next page to list members) Check one: Men’s Blazer(Cut) ____Short ____ Regular ____Portly (Stout) ____Long ____X-Long ___XX-Long

Even Sizes (34-54) Size ____________ Check one: Ladies Blazer(Cut) ____Short ____Regular ____Long ____X-Long ____XX-Long Even Sizes (4-20) Size ________ CITY____________________________ ST_________ ZIP+4___________________

Please type or print legibly Name Post # Member ID#__________________ Phone#______________________________ Years of being a Gold Brigader: _________________thru____________________ Post Adjutant: __________________________________Date__________________ Department Adjutant: ____________________________Date__________________ Send to:

Department Headquarters Attn: Membership PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

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GOLD BRIGADE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OR MORE AWARD CERTIFICATE FORM RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS The following member of the Department of Florida qualifies for the prestigious 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.

Attach a list of new members (use form on next page to list members) Please type or print legibly; Make sure all information below is complete to help avoid processing delays. Name: ___________________________Member ID#________________________ Phone#___________________ Post #________Post City___________________________ Years qualifying for Gold Brigade: _________________________ # of NEW MEMBERS enrolled (minimum 50) __________________ Please specify crown type (Regular, Fort Knox, Womens’ Crown): __________________ Please specify (Lined or Unlined): __________________ Cap size:___________________ Mandatory Insignia (Y/N): ___YES______ If yes, please list: _ORANGE_____________ _______________________________ Department Adjutant (signature) Send to:

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SILVER BRIGADE” NEW MEMBER RECRUITER AWARD CERTIFICATION FORM *ATTACH A LIST OF NEW MEMBERS* RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

The following member of the Department of Florida qualifies for the “Silver Brigade” Award for enrolling 25-49 NEW MEMBERS into Department Headquarters by the

May goal date. Silver Brigaders will receive a Silver Pin and A Silver Certificate. Name: __________________________________________ Post # _________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State ___________ Zip+4______________ Phone: _______________________ Number of New Members enrolled (25 to 49) __________________ Post Adjutant signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State ___________ Zip+4______________ Department Adjutant: __________________________ Date: _________________

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Certification Form Post Revitalization Recognition Letter RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS These letters are awarded to the revitalized post and those individuals who assisted in the revitalization effort. Send to: Department Headquarters Attn: Membership PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

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Request Form For Post 400, including DMS Members and Post 208 Zip Code Printout PURPOSE: To help increase the membership of your Post. Requested by Post # ______ District ____________ Date____________________ List zip codes in your area:

Mail to: Department of Florida Attn: Post 400 PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

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THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER DATA FORM INSTRUCTIONS Please clearly print or type the information when filling out the form. This is a newly designed form intended for use by electronic scanning equipment. Information that is not understandable or readable is subject to error. Your help is greatly appreciated and will permit National Headquarters to maintain a more accurate database of the American Legion membership. The Member Data Form should be used to report * Name/Address Changes * Date of Birth * Continuous Year Changes * Post Transfers * Deceased Members The Member ID No. and the Name of the Department is required for a Member Data Form to be by National Headquarters. The following pertains to transfers only: The transfer from one Post to another is a privilege granted to any paid-up Legionnaire with the approval of the Post to which the member desires to transfer. A TRANSFER MAY BE MADE UNDER THE FOLLOWING RULES: 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, and are not eligible for transfer. 2. No charge shall be made to the member for the privilege of transfer and no dues shall be transferred fro m 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 desiring transfer of membership must first secure approval from the post to which the transfer is desired. This may be done orally or in writing. The Adjutant of the new Post will complete and route the parts of the form 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 information on the transfer is complete. 5. Kansas or Nebraska Dept. Paid Life Members should check with their Department Headquarters prior to transfer. ROUTE THE PARTS OF THE MEMBER DATA FORM AS FOLLOWS: Parts 1-3: Send to Department Headquarters. The Department will forward part 1 to National, retain part 2, and mail part 3 to the Post that loses the member who transfers. Part 4: Post should keep for their files. NOTE: The signature of the Post Adjutant is required in reporting an Honorary Life Member, a deceased member, a transfer or a continuous year change.

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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 _________________________ ___ _______________________________________ _____ (Ml)

(First)

(Suffix)

(Last)

MEMBERSHIP RECORD CHANGE _Deceased ___Honorary Life Membership (Awarded by Post) ___Paid-Up-For-Life Member (Purchased - for Post use only) Name Correction ____________________________________________________________ _______ _________________________________________ ________

____________First New Address

Mi

Last

Suffix

Line 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Line 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

City____________________________________ S t a t e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Z i p C o d e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Check if applicable ________________________________________________________________ Member holds the above elected office or appointment in the Department or District

Telephone # ____________________________E-Mail Address: ______________________________

Date of Birth

Cont. YearsMbsp:_______ 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) __ 2/28/61 - 5/7/75 (Vietnam) __ 12/20/89 - 1/31/90 (Panama)

Branch of Service

__ 12/7/41 - 12/31/46 (WWII) __ 8/24/82 - 7/31/84 (Grenada/Lebanon) __ 8/2/90 - Present (Gulf War/War on Terrorism)

□

Air Force

Member Transferring from: Member Transferring to:

□

Army

___ Department ___ Department

Alpha Code

Alpha Code

Signature - Post Adjutant (Required for Transfers, Deceased, Honorary Life and Cont. Years changes)

__ 6/25/50 - 1/31/55 (Korea)

□ Coast Guard □ Marines Former Post # New Post #

Signature - Member

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(Required for Transfers)

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Navy

_____ _____

DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS PURPOSE

Please send the 3rd (pink) copy of the Member Data Form to the Adjutant of the former Department for out of state members ALABAMA

PO Box 1069, Montgomery, AL 36101, Ph. 334.262.6638 FAX: 334-262-9694 EMAIL: [email protected]

ALASKA

1550 Charter Circle, Anchorage, AK 99508, Ph. 907.278.8598 FAX: 907-278-0041 EMAIL: [email protected]

ARIZONA

4701 N 19th Ave, Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85015-3799,Ph. 602.264.7706 FAX: 602-264-0029 EMAIL: [email protected]

ARKANSAS

PO Box 3280, Little Rock, AR 72203,Ph. 501.375.1104 FAX: 501-375-4236EMAIL: [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

205 13th St, Suite 3300 San Francisco, CA 9410, Ph. 415.431.2400 FAX: 415-255-1571 EMAIL: [email protected]

COLORADO

7465 E 1stAve STE D, Denver, CO, 80230, Ph. 303.366.5201 FAX: 303-366-7618 EMAIL: [email protected]

CONNECTICUT

PO Box 208, Rocky Hill, CT 06067,Ph. 860.616.2340 FAX: 860-436-9491EMAIL: [email protected]

DELAWARE

PO Box 930, Seaford, DE, 19973, Ph. 302.628-5221 EMAIL: [email protected]

D.C.

2121 Wisconsin Ave NW, #68, Washington, D.C. 20007, Ph. 202.362.9152 FAX: 202-362-9152 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 202-362-9152

FRANCE GEORGIA

John D Feming,Dept Adj. CMR 422, Box 241, APO AE 09067 Ph. 011-49-06381-6009404011.49.7138.67359EMAIL: [email protected] 3035 Mt Zion Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281-4101, Ph. 678.289.8883 FAX: 678-289-8885 EMAIL: [email protected]

HAWAII

612 McCully St, Honolulu, HI 96826-3935, Ph. 808.946.6383 FAX: 808-947-3957 EMAIL: [email protected]

IDAHO ILLINOIS

901 Warren St, Boise, ID 83706, Ph. 208.342.7061 FAX: 208-342-1964 EMAIL: [email protected] PO Box 2910, Bloomington, IL 61702,Ph. 309.663.0361

INDIANA

777 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Ph. 317.630.1300

FAX: 309-663-5783 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 317-237-9891 EMAIL: [email protected]

IOWA

720 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309, Ph. 515.282.5068 FAX: 515-282-7583 EMAIL: [email protected]

KANSAS

1314 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612, Ph. 785.232.9315 FAX: 785-232-1399 EMAIL: [email protected]

KENTUCKY

PO Box 2123, Louisville, KY 40201,Ph. 502.587.1414 FAX: 502-587-6356 EMAIL: [email protected]

LOUISIANA

1885 Wooddale Blvd STE 1110, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Ph. 225.923.1945 FAX: 225-219-1941 EMAIL: [email protected]

MAINE

PO Box 900, Waterville, ME 04903-0900,Ph. 207.873.3229 FAX: 207-872-0501 EMAIL: [email protected]

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MARYLAND

War Memorial Bldg, Rm E, 101 N Gay St, Baltimore, MD, 21202 Ph. 410.752.1405FAX: 410-752-3822 EMAIL: [email protected] MASSACHUSETTS RM 546-2 Statehouse, Boston, MA 02133,Ph. 617.727.2966 FAX: 617-727-2969 EMAIL: [email protected]

MEXICO

Codigo A-487, PO Box 669004, Miami Springs, FL 33266 PHONE: 011-502-7934-6576 EMAIL: [email protected]

MICHIGAN

212 N. Verlinden Ave, Lansing, MI 48915, Ph. 517.371.4720 FAX: 517-371-2401 EMAIL: [email protected]

MINNESOTA

20 W 12th St RM 300-A, St Paul, MN 55155, Ph. 651.291.1800 FAX: 651-291-1057 EMAIL: [email protected]

MISSISSIPPI

PO Box 688, Jackson, MS, 39205, Ph. 601.352.4986 FAX: 601-352-7181 EMAIL: [email protected]

MISSOURI MONTANA

PO Box 179, Jefferson City, MO 65102,Ph. 573.893.2353 FAX: 573-893-2980 EMAIL: [email protected] PO Box 6075, Helena, MT 59604, Ph. 406.324.3989 FAX: 406-324-3991 EMAIL: [email protected]

NEBRASKA

PO Box 5205, Lincoln, NE 68505, Ph. 402.464.6338 FAX: 402-464-6330 EMAIL: [email protected]

NEVADA

737 Veterans Memorial Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Ph. 702.382.2353 FAX: 702-598-4941 EMAIL: [email protected]

NEW HAMPSHIRE

25 Capitol St RM 431, Concord, NH 03301,Ph. 603.271.2211 FAX: 603-271-5352 EMAIL: [email protected]

NEW JERSEY

135 W Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08618, Ph. 609.695.5418 FAX: 609-394-1532 EMAIL: [email protected]

NEW MEXICO

1215 Mountain Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2716,Ph. 505.247.0400 FAX: 505-247-0478 EMAIL: [email protected]

NEW YORK

112 State St, Suite 1300, Albany, NY 12207, Ph. 518.463.2215 FAX: 518-427-8443 EMAIL: [email protected]

NORTH CAROLINA PO Box 26657, Raleigh, NC 27611-6657,Ph. 919.832.7506 FAX: 919-832-6428 EMAIL: [email protected]

NORTH DAKOTA

PO Box 5057, Fargo, ND 58178-5057, Ph. 701.293.3120 FAX: 701-293-9951 EMAIL: [email protected]

OHIO

PO Box 8007, Delaware, OH 43015-8007,

Ph. 740.362.7478

FAX: 740-362-1429 EMAIL: [email protected]

OKLAHOMA

PO Box 53037, Oklahoma City, OK 73152,Ph. 405.525.3511 FAX: 405-521-0178 EMAIL: [email protected]

OREGON

PO Box 1730, Wilsonville, OR 97070,Ph. 503.685.5006 FAX: 503-685-5008 EMAIL: [email protected]

PENNSYLVANIA

PO Box 2324, Harrisburg, PA 17105, Ph. 717.730.9100 FAX: 717-975-2836 EMAIL: [email protected]

PHILIPPINES

PSC 557, Box 123,FPO AP, 96379-0123 PHONE: 011-63-47-223-1763 EMAIL: [email protected]

PUERTO RICO

PO Box 11424, Caparra Heights Sta, San Juan, PR 00922-1424 Ph. 787.792.4899FAX: 787-792-5947 EMAIL: [email protected]

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RHODE ISLAND

1005 Charles St, Providence, RI 02904, Ph. 401.726.2126 FAX: 401-726-2464 EMAIL: [email protected]

SOUTH CAROLINA PO Box 3309, Irmo, SC 29063, Ph. 803.612.1171 Fax: 803-213-9902 EMAIL: [email protected] SOUTH DAKOTA PO Box 67, Watertown, SD 57201-0067, Ph. 605.886.3604 FAX: 605-886-2870 EMAIL: [email protected]

TENNESSEE

318 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214Ph. 615.391-5088 FAX: 615-391-5099 EMAIL: [email protected]

TEXAS

PO Box 140527, Austin, TX 78714-0527,Ph. 512.472.4138 FAX: 512-472-0603 EMAIL: [email protected]

UTAH

PO Box 148000, SaltLake City, UT 84114-8000, Ph. 801.539.1013 FAX: 801-521-9191 EMAIL: [email protected]

VERMONT

PO Box 396, Montpelier, VT, 05601-0396,Ph. 802.223.7131 FAX: 802-223-0318 EMAIL: [email protected]

VIRGINIA

PO Box 11025, Richmond, VA 23230-1025, Ph. 804.353.6606 FAX: 804-358-1940 EMAIL: [email protected]

WASHINGTON

PO Box 3917, Lacey, WA 98509-3917,Ph. 360.491.4373 FAX: 360-491-7442 EMAIL: [email protected]

WEST VIRGINIA

PO Box 3191, Charleston, WV, 25332-3191, Ph. 304.343.7591 FAX: 304-343-7592 EMAIL: [email protected]

WISCONSIN

PO Box 388, Portage, WI, 53901-0388, Ph. 608.745.1090

WYOMING

1320 Hugur Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001-4917, Ph. 307.634.3035

FAX: 608-745-0179 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 307-635-7093 EMAIL: [email protected]

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National/Department Credit Card Processing Members can now pay their dues online directly to The National Headquarters. Please see blue pages for information regarding this procedure. You will only need to send the member his/her membership card.DO NOT mail the other two parts of the card(s) for these transactions to Department, as this will only result in duplication of charges to your post. Once a week, posts will receive a list of these members along with the membership statement showing date of credit given to the post. This information will be noted on the Membership Statement as “National Online CC”. Please make careful note of this change in procedure. If you have any questions, please contact Department 1.800.393.3378 ext. 231 or National Customer Service.1.800.433.3318

Department Credit Card Processing (This is different than paying by credit card directly to National) Members still have the option of paying their dues by credit card directly to their Post either by mailing their renewal notice with the credit card information to their post or by stopping in and personally paying the post by credit card. There is a Credit Card Authorization Form on page 75 for any members who stops by the post and wants to pay by credit card. Mail both the form and the membership card to Department for processing. Only MasterCard, Visa, or Discover credit cards and debit

cards bearing the VISA or MASTERCARD logo can be accepted. AMERICAN EXPRESS, STORE CARDS and GIFT CARDSARE NOT ACCEPTABLE CARDS. NO CREDIT CARD WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE MEMBERS’ SIGNATURE AND/OR MISSING INFORMATION. The process is as follows: *Upon receipt of the renewal notice, the member decides to pay his or her current yea r membership dues by credit card. The member will mail or stop by his/her post to pay via credit card. The Post has the option of processing the credit card payment, if it is set up for credit card processing. At that point, the credit card can be validated and the member’s card can be issued. If the Post cannot process c r e d i t cards, the Post should complete the C.C. Transmittal Form on page76, annotate the member on the Post roster, counting him or her as paid and issue the membership card to the member. The post will then send both the renewal notice or the CC Authorization Form and the 2 part membership card to Department for processing. The total amount charged to the members’ credit card will be the total dues amount charged by the Post - unlike for cash or check payments, in which only the combined National and Department per capita ($21.00) is forwarded. No post check or cash should accompany credit card payments. To avoid a delay in processing the members’ credit card, please make sure all information is present. (16 digit c.c. #, exp. date, 3 digit code (Visa only), and members signature) Member’s signature is required. *After Department receives the authorization, the charge will be processed and the Post will receive a credit for the difference between the Post dues and the Department per capita. *If the post sends a completed Credit Card Transmittal form, it will be returned to the post showing whether the members(s) were accepted or declined. This information will be noted on the Membership Statement as Credit Card (Dept). When the Post Adjutant receives this information, he/she should double check the processing of the member in the Post records. Please note that cards should be issued to the renewing member immediately. In the unlikely event that the credit card payment is invalid, the Post should deal with the member just as it would for checks that are not honored. The Department will notify Posts when credit payments are not approved by the credit card company. 74

CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION To be used for Walk–Ins only THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT AND RECEIPT

DUES:

____________________________________________ _______________________________ Member Name (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

 Master Card

Member ID Number

______ Post #

 Visa  Discover

___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___

______ / ______

Card Number

Month

Card

Year Expiration Date

Member: _________________________________________________ (CARD HOLDERS SIGNATURE REQUIRED)

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THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT AND RECEIPT

DUES:

____________________________________________ _______________________________ Member Name (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

 Master Card

Member ID Number

______ Post #

 Visa  Discover

___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Card Number

______ / ______ Month

Card

Year Expiration Date

Member: _________________________________________________ (CARD HOLDERS SIGNATURE REQUIRED)

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THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT AND RECEIPT

DUES:

____________________________________________ _______________________________ Member Name (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

 Master Card

Member ID Number

Post #

 Visa  Discover

___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Card Number

______ / ______ Month

Card Member: _________________________________________________ (CARD HOLDERS SIGNATURE REQUIRED)

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______

Year Expiration Date

DEPARTMENT CREDIT CARD TRANSMITTAL FORM

Complete and mail with membership cards Post #________Date_____________________ ________________________________________________Phone#__________________ This Transmittal Prepared by: (Print Clearly) Number of Credit Cards: @ $_______________* each = __________________ Full Post dues amount Total Amount Membership Card and Credit Card information needed in order to be processed. * Amount of dues charged by your Post ========================================================================== This form should be used every time you send Credit Cards to Department Duplicate as necessary LIST all Credit Card Members below. (This form will be returned with the Membership Statement only if the members’ name and ID# are listed below). (For Dept. use only)

ID#

Member Name

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Approved Declined

Post Membership Transmittal Form PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CREDIT ON FILE A CHECK MUST BE SENT TO COVER DUES. Post #_________ Date_____________________ Check# ____________________ ________________________________________________Phone#____________________ This Transmittal Prepared by: (Print Clearly)

Number of renewals

______________

@ $29.00 each = _________________

Number of new members ___________

@ $29.00 each =_________________

Number of paying transfers _________

@ $29.00 each =_________________ Plus Amount Due =_______________ Minus Credit on file =_____________

TOTAL number of paid cards:_________

Amount Enclosed: $_______________

MAIL ONLY CARDS FOR MEMBERS RENEWING THEIR DUES.

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Post Membership Transmittal Form PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CREDIT ON FILE A CHECK MUST BE SENT TO COVER DUES. Post #

Date

_Check# ____________________

________________________________________________Phone#_____________________ This Transmittal Prepared by: (Print Clearly)

Number of renewals

______________

@ $29.00 each = _________________

Number of new members ___________

@ $29.00 each =_________________

Number of paying transfers _________

@ $29.00 each =_________________ Plus Amount Due =_______________ Minus Credit on file=_____________

TOTAL number of paid cards: ________

Amount Enclosed: $______________ 77

MAIL ONLY CARDS FOR MEMBERS RENEWING THEIR DUES.

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER REQUEST Please note the rosters may or may not be up to date due to the processing time and updates received from the National Headquarters. Post # Request from:_________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone#: ______________________________________ Printed Roster

_(There may be a charge for a printed roster.)

Electronic Roster (

PDF or

Excel) - No Charge

Email address:____________________________________________ Post credit card #__________________________________ Exp.Date: _________________ Email: [email protected] Fax: 407/299-0901 Mail to:

The American Legion, Dept of FL ATTN: Membership PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for delivery for a printed roster.

Duplicate as Necessary

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BACK DUES –CONTINUOUS YEARS

Please complete this form and return it with a separate check ($29.00 per year) so the member is credited with the correct numbers of years. List the number of continuous years for each year being paid.DO NOT include Current dues on this form. ************************************************************************ Membership ID#_______________________ Post #______________ Name_______________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State _________Zip___________________ Year Paid

Continuous Years

Year Paid

Continuous Years

Total # of Continuous Years

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BACK DUES - CONTINUOUS YEARS

Please complete this form and return it with a separate check ($29.00 per year) so the member is credited with the correct numbers of years. List the number of continuous years for each year being paid.DO NOT include Current dues on this form. ************************************************************************ Membership ID#_______________________ Post #______________ Name_______________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State _________Zip___________________ Year Paid

Continuous Years

Year Paid

Total # of Continuous Years

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Continuous Years

ATTENTION!!! Will you be holding a membership rally??? Are you having a major event with a membership booth?? Do you need small promotional items? Complete the form below. Fax to: Mail to:

407.299.0901Attn: Recruiting Supplies The American Legion Attn: Recruiting Supplies PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

Request for Promotional Items Post name/number

________Date_______________

Name of the event items will be used for:______________________________________ Please Note: Quantity is Limited Send items to: Name____________________________________________________ Post Shipping Address___________________________________________________ (No PO Boxes)

City

ST

Zip

_______________

Contact Phone #____________________________________________ We reserve the right to limit quantities depending on supplies in stock.

Allow approximately two weeks for delivery Do Not Write Below Line For Department Use Only Date Received _______________________________Date Shipped___________________________

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Request for Legion Supplies Date__________________ Post # _______Request from______________________________________________ Name/Title Post Shipping Address______________________________________________________ (NO PO BOXES)

City ________________________________ State/ __________ Zip _____________________ Quantity

Stock No.

Description

30-001

Member Data Forms (pack of 100)

30-005

Certificate of Initiation (single)

30-006

First Dues Notice

30-007

Second Dues Notice

(single)

30-008

Third Dues Notice

(single)

30-009

Membership Applications

30-185

Why You Should Belong (pack of 50)

Quantity Shipped

(single)

Your American Legion/SAL Benefits 90-001

(pack of 50) $1000/$5000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Information Form (Single)

You may reorder as needed. We reserve the right to limit quantities depending on supplies in stock.

Fax to: Send To:

407.299.0901

Email: [email protected]

The American Legion ATTN: Membership PO Box 547859 Orlando, FL 32854-7859

Allow approximately two weeks for delivery Do Not Write Below Line For Department Use Only Date Received _________________________________Date Shipped___________________________

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NOTIFICATION OF POST CHANGES USE THIS FORM, to report changes made to any of the following items, after you have sent in the Annual Post Officer Report. All Department mailings are based on the information you provide to us. Mail will go to the last address on file unless this form is received. Post Name/# ____________________________________________ Date_____________________ Post Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State/ __________ Zip _____________________ Post Home Address__________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State/ __________ Zip _____________________ Post UPS Shipping Address___________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State/ __________ Zip _____________________ Post Phone #__________________________ Post Fax #_______________________________ Post Dues_____________________ Post Dues Mailing Address___________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State/ __________ Zip _____________________ Post E-mail Address________________________________________________________________ Post Web Site Address______________________________________________________________ Commander and/or Adjutant; Use form on page 81. Program Chairmen; Use appropriate forms in the Post Administrative Manual. Post Officers’ Signature__________________________________ ID#____________________ FAX TO: 407/299-0901 or Mail TO: The American Legion, Dept of Florida ATTN: Dept. Roster Changes PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859 Email: [email protected]

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NOTIFICATION OF POST COMMANDER/ADJUTANT CHANGE USE THIS FORM, to report changes for either of the following officers, after you have sent in the Annual Post Officer Report. All Department mailings are based on the information you provide to us. Mail will go to the last officer and address on file unless this form is received. Post Name/# _________________________________________Date______________ Change is for: ____ Commander _____ Adjutant Name of Former Officer__________________________________________________ ID# for Former Officer____________________________________________________

Name of New Officer__________________________________________________________ ID# for New Officer __________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State/ __________ Zip _____________________

Home Phone _________________________ Business Phone________________________ Fax #____________________________________ E-mail______________________________________ Signature____________________________________________________________________ SEND TO:

Fax:

The American Legion, Dept of Florida Attn: Dept. Roster Changes PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

407/299-0901

or Email: [email protected]

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NO RENEWAL NOTICE

Mail To: Department of Florida Attn: Membership PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

Fax: 407/299-0901 ATTN: Irene Email: [email protected]

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REPORT OF HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIPAWARD Mail To:

Life Membership Dept, The American Legion Magazine PO Box 1055 Indianapolis IN 46206

READ CAREFULLY: I hereby report the following Honorary Life Membership award(s) for publication in The American Legion Magazine. This report is submitted with the understanding that: 1. Each Honorary Life Membership listed below was awarded to the member by our Post at absolutely no cost to the member. In each instance, the Post has made provisions to pay the Life Members’ entire Department and National dues for the remainder of his or her life. 2. Due to severe space limitation, The American Legion Magazine cannot publish the names of the members who have purchased their own Life Membership under the provision of the Paid-Up-For-Life program and that no such members’ name is listed below. 3. PUFLs purchased by the Post only and awarded to the member will be published. 4. Reports of Life Memberships are accepted for printing only when signed below by the current Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer. I hereby certify I have read the above criteria for publication of Life Members and certify thatthose listed below are fully qualified. _____________________________________________________________________ Signature/Title (Post Commander, Adjutant, or Finance Officer only)

TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Name/Post #________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Member Name

Member ID#

Keep a copy for your files Duplicate as Necessary 85

Year of Award

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Paid Up For Life Membership - PUFL National has revised the Paid Up For Life program and streamlined the application process. For Post and Department Officers (Effective July 1, 2017) 

The October 2009 paper application with rate chart will no longer be accepted.

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Applications received at National in three ways: 1. On-Line application 2. Printable applications—Member or Post obtains rate quote by filling out and printing the pre-filled application for mailing to the National address. 3. Call Customer Service Specialist – 1-800-433-3318 and they will fill out application over the phone or mail the application to the member.

Current members may now enroll in the Paid Up For Life program online or can print a personalized application and mail in their payment. Pay in full or choose 12 monthly installments. 

No more renewal notices. No more paying annual dues.

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No more worrying, "Did I renew my membership or not?"



Join the other 200,000 PUFL Legionnaires in saying, "I believe in The American Legion and what it's doing. I’m in this for the long haul."

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Avoid future dues increases. No matter what inflation does, you never have to pay another penny in dues.



Lifetime subscription to The American Legion Magazine!

Each Paid Up For Life member receives a permanent plastic card, as well as an annual paper card to verify continuing membership in The American Legion. The annual card is mailed in July of each year. To get the Paid Up For Life membership application offer, click the link below. http://www.legion.org/join/pufl For more information about the Paid Up For Life program, contact customer service at (800) 433-3318.

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Membership Card Verification Form Complete this form and send it to Department Headquarters with all unused membership cards between Department Convention and Dec 31. Post # _________ is turning in membership cards for the year__________. Post Officer Signature ________________________________Date_____________ # of Preprinted Cards issued (refer to last page of post greenbar register)______________ # of Extra Blank Cards issued (by Department during year) _______________ # of Members Renewal (preprinted and hand typed) ________________ # of New Members and Transfers ______________ # of Cards used as Replacement cards

______________

# of Cards Unaccounted for: (Please list the serial number with an explanation, if possible.) Use back if more space is needed. The serial number is found on the far right hand side of greenbar register. 1._____________ _________________________ 8._____________ _________________________ 2. _____________ _________________________ 9._____________ _________________________ 3._____________ _________________________ 10._____________ _________________________ 4. _____________ _________________________11._____________ _________________________ 5._____________ _________________________ 12._____________ _________________________ 6. _____________ ________________________ 13._____________ _________________________ 7. _____________ _________________________14. ______________________________________

Total cards used______________ Total cards returned ______________

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Instructions For Shipping the Legion Membership Cards To:

American Legion Dept. of Florida Attn: Membership PO Box 547859 Orlando FL 32854-7859

Date ________________ Fax: 407/299-0901 Email: [email protected]

Membership Cards will be available at Department Convention. If your Post will not have a representative at the Convention and wish to have the membership cards picked by an authorized person from your Post, or District, or if you want them shipped, please complete this form and return to Department Headquarters on or before the May deadline. Membership cards will be shipped after Convention. No cards will be shipped if the Post owes any money, has not turned in the PO Report, Consolidated Post Report, the Addendum, or if their SAL Squadron of the post owes any money CARDS WILL BE SHIPPED VIA UPS. DO NOT USE A PO BOX NUMBER

We will not be attending Department Convention. Please ship cards to: ________________________ Print Name Post #: ________________

________________ Member ID#

Street Address______________________________________________ WILL BE SHIPPED VIA UPS. DO NOT USE A PO BOX City________________________________ State ________ Zip _______________

Do not ship. The cards for Post _______ will pick up cards at Convention. ____________________________________is authorized to pick up membership cards.

_________________________________________________ Signature _______________________ ________________________ ID# Title Phone #___________________________________________ Return on or before MAY 31 89

ALPHA LIST Foreword 100% District Commander Pin (information) 100% District/Area Commanders Achievement Award (information) 2016 - 2017 Incentives for 100% Membership 5 Year Gold Brigade Membership List 6 Year Gold Brigade Membership List Annual Renewal Schedule Article X Important Notice Regarding Dues Payments Back Dues/Continuous Years Forms Certification of Meritorious Service, Post All-Time-High (information) Credit Card Authorization Form Credit Card Transmittal Form Cyber-Post 208 Information Department Adjutants Address/Phone Numbers Department and National Awards Calendar Department Membership Contact Information District Commander Achievement Award and District Honor Ribbon (information) District Commanders’ “Race To The Top” (information) District Commanders’ New Post Achievement Award and Pin (information) Fifth Year Gold Brigade Award (information) Five Consecutive Years Posts’ All-Time-High (information) Form Post 400 and Post 208 Zip Code Request Gold Brigade Award (information) Gold Brigade Certification Form Gold Brigade Fifth Year Certification Form Gold Brigade Membership List Gold Brigade Sixth Year Certification Form Important Notes Instructions For Shipping 2016 Membership Cards Legion Supplies Request Form Member Data Form Member Data Form (Instructions) Membership Card Verification Form Membership Cards(Notice) Membership Eligibility Date Membership Goal Dates (Post/District/Area) Membership Promotional Material Request Form

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5 51 49 43-44 61 63 40 38 79 49 75 76 39 70-73 45-46 5 50 50 50 48 49 68 47 58 60 59 62 6 89 81 70 69 88 38 92 41 80

Membership Public Relations Membership Recruiter Pin (information) Membership Recruiter Pin Form Membership Recruiter Pin List Membership Roster Request National Membership Target Dates National Recruiter of the Year (information) National/Department Credit Card Processing New Member Recruiter Award Form New Member Recruiter Information New Member Recruiter List New Post Development Pin New Post Development Pin (information) Paid -Up-For-Life Information (NEW) Pioneer Award (information) Post 400, 208, and DMS Transfers Post Changes, Notification Form Post Commander/Adjutant, Notification Form Post Honor Ribbon (information) Post Membership Achievement Award Post Membership Transmittal Forms Post Revitalization Recognition Letter Post Revitalization Recognition Letter (information) Report of Honorary Life Membership Award Request to Exclude Members from Renewal Notices Silver Brigade Award (information) Silver Brigade Certification Form Silver Brigade Membership List Sixth Year Gold Brigade Award (information) The Annual Department Membership Plan (Green Insert) Top New Member “Recruiter of the Year” (information) Top Recruiter of the Year Membership List Top Recruiter of The Year Nomination Form (Post/Department/National)

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Membership Eligibility Dates World War I April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 World War II December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 Korean War June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 Vietnam War February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 Grenada and Lebanon August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 Panama December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 Persian Gulf August 2, 1990 to a date decided by US Government US Merchant Marine December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (Must apply for veterans status) For more information refer to the Post Officers Guide 92