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American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Florida
Membership Guide
Ride the Wave…
‘Cause we know You can DARE to Commit
Candace Mabry
Department Membership Chairman
2021-2022
Table of Contents Ride the Wave ............................................................................................... 3 Department Membership Chairman ............................................................ 5 What will help us Ride the Wave .................................................................. 6 District Membership Under the Sea ..............................................................7 Ride the Wave Membership Song ................................................................. 8 District and Area Organization ..................................................................... 9 National Dues Email/Mailings ....................................................................10 Department Membership Surfing Awards ................................................... 12 10 New in 2022 ............................................................................................ 13 Department Operations Membership Guidelines........................................ 14 Processing Department Membership .......................................................... 18 Instructions for Completing an Individual Member Application ............... 20 Paid up for life ............................................................................................. 23 Instructions to Complete a Recap Sheet ..................................................... 25 Instructions to Complete a Member Data Form ..........................................27
Ride the Wave
‘Cause We Know You Can Dare to Commit
2021-2022
Welcome everyone to a start of a new year! Our President, Wanda Brandt’s theme
this year is Dare to Commit. Can you Dare to Commit? Can you Dedicate
yourself? Can you take Action or Advocate for our Veterans? Can you Renew
your passion? Can you Encourage others? I am sure each of you answered YES to
at least one of these, otherwise you would not be here with this wonderful
organization. This will be a challenging year for all of us. Some may have lost loved
ones to the COVID-19, or like me, lost your job. Many may have had family, friends
or other ALA members affected by COVID, but this is a new year for all of us. I
know if we each DARE to Commit, the Department of Florida will end number
one in membership, and we will be sitting in the front row at the National
Convention in 2022!
My membership theme this year is Ride the Wave, ‘cause we know you can Dare to
Commit. The State of Florida has 1,350 miles of coastline and every district has a
portion of our seaboard except one. Each Unit member will be a STARfish, because
that is what each of you are to the American Legion Auxiliary – STARs. I would love
it if each of you would get a STARfish and put somewhere where you can see it every
day to remind you that you are a STAR. You are going to be that bright light that
shines and twinkles as you work to renew and join members to this awesome
organization. Our President Wanda will be the Mermaid ruling the seas to keep
them calm if it gets rough and if it does, a beautiful siren to guide members to
calmer seas. Headquarters will be our life ring to provide buoyancy in rough waters.
The Past Department Presidents will be Pearls. Pearls are symbolic of wisdom
gained through experience. The gems are believed to offer protection, as well as
attract good luck. These little gemstones are symbolic of the wearer’s loyalty,
generosity, integrity, and purity. As your Membership Chairman, I will be the
surfboard which will always be beneath your feet, supporting you and letting you Ride the Wave to 100% membership. To paddle out on your surfboard, you must first walk on the sand and will see many sights. The Beach Balls will be tossed by our Department Officers who are a true talent to help our causes. The Department Chairman are our Beach Umbrellas which are most helpful when it is open because it can shelter many members if necessary. Our Department Sgt-at-Arms are Osprey, constantly watching from above to ensure calm and order to our meetings. Our District Presidents are Lifeguards, no Unit will drown when they are around. Unit Presidents are the Sandpipers, one foot in front of the other to get the Unit members to move in unison with each ebb and flow of the tide and finally the District and Unit Membership Chairman – you are Pelicans, soaring low over the seas ready to scoop any wayward member to safety. Once you paddle out and prepare to Ride the Wave, under the surfboard in the sea are all our Districts. My membership committee is ready and willing to Ride the Wave and Dare to Commit. This year my goal is to follow National’s goal of more communication. We will be reaching out to our District Presidents and Membership Chairman and giving them information to get out to their Unit Presidents and Membership. Let us have fun and Ride the Wave for Membership! Candace Mabry Department Membership Chairman
Department Membership Chairman
Candace Mabry
4033 America Ave
Jacksonville Beach, 32250
MEMBERSHIPCHAIRMAN@ALAFL.ORG
NORTHERN AREA EASTERN AREA
Districts 3,4,5 & 17 Districts 6 & 12
Toni Ellsworth Kimberly Oaks
northernareamembership@alafl.org easternareamembership@alafl.org
CENTRAL AREA SOUTHERN AREA
Districts 7, 15 & 16 Districts 9, 11 & 14
Monica Hoyland Pearl McIntire
centralareamembership@alafl.org southernareamembership@alafl.org
WESTERN AREA SOUTHWESTERN AREA
Districts 1 & 2 District 8 & 13
Nanette Sullivan Marleen Hammond
westernareamembership@alafl.org southwesternareamembership@alafl.org
What will help us Ride the Wave…
Department of Florida Members “STAR”fish Every member is a star – the bright light for new
members to follow.
Department President Mermaid A beautiful siren to lure all members to calming
waters ahead.
Past Department Presidents Pearls they are symbolic of wisdom gained through
experience.
Department Headquarters Life Rings Provide Buoyancy in potential rough water.
Department Officers Beach Balls Toss and talk – true talent to help our causes.
Department Membership Chair Surfboard If in doubt, paddle out, turn and Dare to Commit to
ride the incoming waves
Department Chairman Beach Most helpful when it is open. Because It can shelter
Umbrellas many members
Department Sargent-at-Arms Osprey Constantly watch from above to ensure calm and
order to our meetings.
16 Florida District Under the Sea The Secret is from within the Sea
District Presidents Lifeguards No Unit will drown when they are around.
Unit Presidents Sandpipers One Foot in front of the other to get the Unit
members to move in unison with each ebb
and flow of the tide.
District & Unit Membership Pelicans Soaring low over the seas, ready to scoop any
Chair wayward member and to answer all your
membership questions.
Dept Membership Song Ride the Wave
District Membership Under the Sea District 1 Sting Ray District 2 Sea Turtle District 3 Dolphin District 4 Scallops District 5 Seahorse District 6 Flounder District 7 Shrimp District 8 Tuna District 9 Sailfish District 11 Swordfish District 12 Sea Trout District 13 Barracuda District 14 Lobster District 15 Snapper District 16 Marlin District 17 Wahoo
Ride the Wave Membership Song Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit Don’t be afraid to help the greatest cause around Ride the wave, ride the wave Membership is all our goals All that join have it in our souls Ooh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah You buckle down, turn around fundraise And that’s all there is to this Auxiliary craze You gotta Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit Ooh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah Not just a fad cause we’ve been going on so long Ride the wave, ride the wave All the members going strong, That’s why it’s lasted oh so long 0oh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah Serving families and communities, Active duty and retired military, And when they Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit Ooh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah ~Music~ Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit Ooh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah [Verse 3] So take this time to focus on your membership Ride the wave, ride the wave Our cause is so very hip For sure don’t let those numbers dip Ooh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah Recruiting and renewing today Now is the time to show your pride and we can stay… [Chorus] On the wave, Ride the wave, cause we know you can DARE to Commit Ooh wah ooh wah Ooh wah ooh wah Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit (We Wa We Wa on top of the world) or (way up high on the top of the world) Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit Ride the wave, ‘cause we know you can DARE to Commit
District and Area Organization AREAS: Central – Districts 7,15,16 Eastern – Districts 6,12 Northern – Districts 3,4,5,17 Southern – Districts 9,11,14 Southwestern – Districts 8,13 Western – Districts 1,2 DISTRICTS: 1 – Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington 2 – Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla 3 – Baker, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor 4 – Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, and Union. 5 – Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns 6 – Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter 7 – Polk County and that portion of Pasco County East of Interstate Hwy 75 (The American Legion Hwy) 8 – Sarasota, Manatee, Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee and to include Unit 113 Rotonda West 9 – Broward County 11 – Palm Beach, Okeechobee and Clewiston from Hendry County, Indiantown from Martin County, and that part of Martin County south of the St. Lucie River 12 – Brevard, Indian River, Martin (except Indiantown and that part of Martin County south of the St. Lucie River) and St. Lucie 13 – Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry (except Clewiston) and Lee, except Unit 113 Rotonda West 14 – Miami - Dade and Monroe 15 – Hillsborough County, that portion of Pasco County, except New Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, and Seven Springs West of Interstate 75, (The American Legion Hwy), and all of Hernando County 16 – Pinellas County and New Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, and Seven Springs from West Pasco County 17 – Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia
Ride the Wave
National Dues Email/Mailings
2021 – 2022
Event Date
Email July 15, 2021
Mail September 15, 2021
Email November 15, 2021
Email January 15, 2022
Mail February 15, 2022
Department Dates
EVENT DATE
Boot Camp July 15 – 18, 2021
Department Workshop August 12 – 15, 2021
School of Instruction Within 30 days of Workshop
Fall Conference November 4, 2021
Department Convention June 16 – 19, 2022
Department Membership Dates
TARGETS DATES
65% September 15, 2021 POW/MIA
75% December 7, 2021 Pearl Harbor Day
95% May 27, 2022 Poppy Day
105% June 1, 2022 – 15 days before COBNational Membership Awards
Pearl Harbor Day
Departments that Achieve 75% of their 2022 Membership goal as of Pearl Harbor Day,
December 7, 2021, will receive $250 to be used to advance the ALA mission.
Poppy Day Award
Departments that achieve 95% of their 2022 Membership goal as of Poppy Day, May 27, 2022,
will receive $250 to be used to advance the ALA mission.
30 Days
30 days prior to National Convention, Departments that achieves100% of their 2022
Membership goal as of July 30, 2022 will receive $500 to be used to advance the ALA mission
**Seating will be based on percentage of Department Membership goal at National
Convention.**
Unit Awards
Veteran’s Day Award
Units that reach 100% membership by Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2021 will receive a 100%
Award citation.
Units whose Departments do not submit Unit goals to ALA NHQ will not be eligible for
this award.
New Unit Award
New Units that are chartered between September 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022 will be given a $25
gift card to Emblem Sales.
Individual Award
10 New in 2022
** Will receive a special gift selected by the National Membership Chairman
New members must be entered and paid in ALAMIS by June 1, 2022
Deadline for forms to ALA NHQ by June 3, 2022
One entry per recruiterDepartment Membership Surfing Awards
2021 – 2022
Bottom Turn Award
Surfing’s most important maneuver and the basis of surf riding. A special gift will be given
to the Unit President and Unit Membership Chairman in each membership grouping with the
highest percentage received by Department and processed by Department by POW/MIA day,
September 17, 2021. (including recognition Conch Chatter)
Front Side Snap Award
A maneuver which the surfer comes from the bottom of the wave and attacks the lip and
snaps to keep riding the wave face. A special gift will be given to the Unit President and
Unit Membership Chairman in each membership grouping with the highest percentage
received by Department and processed the week prior to Department Fall Conference,
November 4, 2021.
Tube Ride Award
The ultimate greatest moment any surfer wants to experience, to ride well inside the barrel
of a tube as they break. A special gift and certificate will be given the first Unit President
and Unit Membership chairman in each membership grouping to achieve 100% in
membership.
The 360 Award
Using the bottom of the surfboard, sliding on the wave pivoting off the back riding leg until
the 360-degree turn is completed. 100% pins will be presented to All District President,
District Membership Chairman, Unit Presidents and Unit Membership Chairman who
achieve 100% by April 15, 2022.
100% membership ribbons for banner for each District and Unit who Achieve
100% by Department’s close of books
Hang 10 Award
When we perform a hang ten, our feet end up at the nose of the board, with our toes curled
over the edge. The ultimate longboard surfing gesture, it’s an old- school statement. A
special gift will be given to each District and Unit President and District and Unit
Membership Chairman achieving 105% or better by close of books.2022
10 New in 2022!
Members who recruit 10 new Junior or Senior Auxiliary members for the 2022 membership year.
One entry per recruiter.
Certified forms must be received at National Headquarters by June 3, 2022.
Please have this form to your Dept HQ office no less than one week prior to the deadlines!
New members must be paid in ALAMIS by June 1, 2022
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ENTRY/CERTIFICATION FORM
Please type or print legibly and fill out the form completely. Incomplete forms may not be processed.
Recruiter’s Name: __________________________________________ Member ID#: ____________________
Recruiter’s Dept: ___________ Unit #: __________ Email:________________________________________
Recruiter’s Address: ______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name of New members Member ID Name of New members Member ID
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Certified by Department Secretary: DATE___________ Units: Send form to your
Dept. Secretary Department Secretary
printed name: ______________________________________________ Dept:
__________
Departments:
Dept Secretary Signature
(required):____________________________________________
*I certify that all 10 members are new and joined into the 2022 year. *I’ve Please either scan & email to:
provided or verified member ID’s & that the form is filled out legibly & membership@ALAforVeterans.org
(Subject line: Recruit 10)
completely. Or
Fax: 317-569-4502 (Attn: Membership)
DO NOT SEND INCOMPLETE FORMS or more than 1 form per recruiter. *Must be received at NHQ by midnight
6/3/2022
Each recruiter will receive a special gift selected by the 2022 National Membership Chairman
One award per recruiter.Department Operations Membership Guidelines
(Excerpts from National Chapter 8)
Executive Summary
As a membership-driven, nonprofit patriotic service organization, the American Legion Auxiliary could
accomplish very little without its members and their individual dedication to our mission. The very fact that
we have over 500,000 members carries tremendous influence and clout as we lobby for veterans’ issues
along with the rest of the Legion Family. Through our various programs, our dedicated members impact the
lives of veterans, military, and their families, as well as the general public. The future of the ALA and the
continuation of our great works depend on our ability to recruit and retain members. In short, without our
members, the ALA could not exist.
Membership Eligibility
As stated in the ALA National Constitution & Bylaws, each unit of The American Legion Auxiliary shall be
responsible for verifying eligibility and deciding its membership, subject to the restrictions of the national
governing documents.
Once eligibility is established, applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may become members of an
Auxiliary unit. A member of a unit is also a member of the department and the national organization. By
payment of dues to the unit, a member also contributes to the support of their department (state) and the
national organization.
Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to:
1) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The
American Legion; and
2) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and
women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918 and any time after
December 7, 1941 who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active
duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility
periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;
3) grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and
women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6,
1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on active duty in the Armed
Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable
discharge; and
4) to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
Other factors to consider when determining membership eligibility:
• When a request for ALA membership is based on the military service of a family member who is still living,
that family member must be a member of The American Legion before the relative may join. The applicant
does not have to apply to the same TAL post home as their family member.
• When a request for ALA membership is based on a deceased veteran, the prospective member will be asked
to provide verifying documentation that proves eligibility (see acceptable documentation below).• When a woman veteran applies to join the ALA without being a member of The American Legion, she is eligible to join if her service dates fall within one (1) of the eligible service periods as described in the National Constitution, Article III, Section 1. However, should her family members wish to join the ALA or the Sons of The American Legion through her service, she must first become a member of The American Legion. The Legion will verify the woman’s eligibility. • Male spouses are eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary. If their spouse (male or female) is living, they must be a current member of The American Legion before the male spouse may join the ALA. If their spouse is deceased, the spouse must have served during one of the eligible service periods. NOTE: No other male relatives are eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary at this time. The following documents are acceptable to verify membership eligibility in the ALA: If the person who provides you eligibility is living, they must be a current member of the American Legion and eligibility documentation is likely not necessary; however, you do need to provide his or her American Legion member ID number and Post information on your application. If the person who provide you eligibility is deceased, acceptable eligibility documents include: 1. DD214 discharge papers (not issued until after the Korean War) . 2. Official military orders 3. Official military service citations/awards 4. Letters related to the veteran’s military service; must be on official government letterhead. 5. Certificate from the VA records center in St. Louis 6. Data from the back of older discharges It should be noted that discharge papers or copies of official military orders are not always easily available to the veteran, especially to those United States (U.S.) citizens who served in allied forces during military conflicts in a common area with the U.S. In one such example cited by an American Legion source, a U.S. citizen who was visiting Europe at the beginning of WWII was trapped behind enemy lines, and because of German heritage, he was drafted into the German army. Later, he wound up separated from his German unit near the Russian front (Russia was an ally of the U.S. in WWII) and was soon fighting with the Russians against the Germans. Following the war, he returned to his hometown, Chicago, Illinois, and wanted to join The American Legion. His verification of service was Russian documents (translated) and commendations. He was allowed to join The American Legion. Another example, where pictures established active-duty service, might be sailors or Marines in uniform while on liberty in a foreign port. Key elements to review on any documentation, whether discharge papers or military orders, are dates of service and the character of the service (i.e., honorable or dishonorable). The American Legion does not research to verify the details behind the DD214 unless it appears to be falsified. Any falsified DD214 or military orders should be referred to the FBI. If the discharge is listed as “non-characterized,” refer those to the NHQ Executive Director, who will ask Counsel General to review the coding listed. Information on a veteran’s service record can be obtained by contacting the National Archives and Records Administration at 1-866-272-6272 or www.archives.gov/veterans.
Definition of Spouse
The term “spouse” and the terms “husband” and “wife” – as defined in Code of Federal Regulations 26
Section 301.7701-18 – means an individual(s) lawfully married to another individual(s).
This IRS regulation concludes that the terms spouse, husband, and wife do not include individuals who have
entered into a registered domestic partnership, civil union, or other similar formal relationship not
denominated as a marriage under the law of the state, possession, or territory of the United States where
such relationship was entered into, regardless of domicile.
This means that the individual non-veteran in these non-recognized relationships – domestic partnerships,
civil unions, or other similar formal relationships not denominated as a marriage – are not American Legion
Auxiliary member-eligible.
Note: See full Legal Opinion by the National Judge Advocate dated September 5, 2019 on the definition of
“spouse” at the end of this chapter.
Definition of Two Degrees of Consanguinity
Two degrees of relation from whom the member is seeking eligibility. Furthest allowable relationship is
grandmother or granddaughter. Great or great-great-granddaughters cannot join the Auxiliary. Current
members whose eligibility relationship is great-granddaughter, great-great-granddaughter or direct
descendent can continue being a member, as long as their dues are kept current.
If a member whose eligibility relationship is great-granddaughter, great-great-granddaughter or direct
descendent becomes delinquent, they may reinstate their membership only by payment of back dues for all
years of delinquency or by establishing new eligibility.
Authorized Forms of Membership
The only authorized form of membership is active membership, of which there are two (2) classes: Senior
and Junior. Granting special or honorary membership for any purpose or reason whatsoever is prohibited.
Senior members are those who are age eighteen (18) or older and those under the age of eighteen (18) years
and married.
Junior members are those under the age of eighteen (18) years; their activities are supervised by Senior
members. Upon reaching eighteen (18) years of age, Junior members are automatically admitted into Senior
membership with full privileges. Junior members conduct their own meetings and perform their own special
activities, planning their own community service projects and supporting unit projects. Junior members may
hold honorary national officer positions. These young volunteers follow in the footsteps of Senior ALA
members by donating thousands of hours in service to our veterans.
Once accepted as ALA members, they may continue their membership from year to year, whether or not their
veteran relatives continue membership in The American Legion. The fact that a member’s service relative is
no longer a member of The American Legion does not compel the ALA member to lose their ALA
membership, as long as they do not have a lapse in dues payments.
The phrase “died in the line of duty,” applies to all persons who were killed in action, died of wounds or
disease, were killed by accident, or otherwise came to their death other than as a result of their own
misconduct. In case of doubt, the Adjutant General of the Army, or the Navy Department, Washington, D.C.,
can advise if the person was considered to have died in the line of duty.Any person who legally marries a member of The American Legion at any time is eligible for membership in
the ALA. A man or woman who is the legal spouse of a male or female Legionnaire is eligible for membership
in the ALA.
Widows from legal marriages are also considered spouses for membership.
Applications for membership must be completed for every applicant, and they must provide proof of their
eligibility.
Paid Up For Life membership (PUFL): Any member in good standing whose membership dues are paid for
the current year may become a PUFL member.
.Honorary Life Memberships: This distinction was created for units that confer Honorary Life Membership
on outstanding members.
Member Recruitment and Retention
Recruiting and retaining a diverse, active membership is critical to our mission. Well into the future, veterans
will need our support and advocacy to assist them at home and abroad, during war and peacetime, to receive
the attention and support they deserve.
To ensure the American Legion Auxiliary continues to exist for a future of serving our veterans, military, and
their families, our goal is to enhance membership strength. Following is a sampling of the resources available
on the MyAuxiliary portal of the national website at www.ALAforVeterans.org to assist in achieving this goal:
1. The American Legion Family Membership Brochure
2. Paid Up for Life Application
3. Unit Guide
4. Door Hanger Templates
5. Volunteer Interest Form
6. ALAMIS Training Manuals
7. Membership Award Forms Page
It is important for department officers, board members and other leaders to become familiar with the tools
available as units work to increase the ALA’s positive visibility to attract and retain members. Letting
members know that their contributions are valued, along with welcoming, respectful treatment goes a long
way toward creating a positive experience and an appealing environment for both current and potential
members. Department officers are encouraged to mentor unit leadership with these ideals.Processing Department Membership
Membership must be sent to Department Headquarters no less than monthly as stated
in the Department Bylaws Article VI, Section 4 of the Unit Guidebook
Consecutively number and date each Recap Sheet (This helps with research)
Checks made out to: ALA Dept. of FL written for dues amount required
Senior per capita – refer to current Unit Guide
Junior per capita – refer to current Unit Guide
Double check the following for each Recap:
▪ Number of Juniors
▪ Number of Seniors
▪ Total dues amount is correct for the members sent
▪ Number of new members
▪ Applications are complete
Letters of Credit are only good until “Close of Books" of the year issued.
Applications must be signed by a Post Commander or Adjutant.
NOTE: Use only Blue or Black ballpoint ink on applications
Member Data Changes
National Membership Program ALAMIS allows Units to make changes to names, address, date
of birth and phone numbers online directly. Units cannot mark deceased members.
Units will send all Data forms to Department and mark of the Unit has made any changes in
ALAMIS.
Data Form
Data Forms are used to report the following:
Name Changes
Address changes
Decease Members
Transfers: When completing the Data Form for a transfer, the Unit information on the top
is the NEW Unit information.
Transfers
Any member wishing to transfer must be in “good standing”. Any member transferring after
January 30th will not be in good standing.
Dues paid to New Unit, the Unit should:Request to see the last membership card of the member
Collect the member’s current dues
Complete all necessary sections of the Member Data Form. Forms must be dated. Do not
abbreviate city names
Obtain war era of member’s veteran eligibility (needed for Departments records)
Complete a membership card and give to the member
Send Member Data Form and dues to Department Headquarters with a Unit’s Recap
Must be signed by the member and a Unit Officer.
Dues paid to “former” Unit, the Unit should:
Request to see the current membership card of the member wishing to transfer
Issue the member a card from your Unit, and attach the old card to the Data Form
Complete all necessary sections of the Member Data Form.
In State transfers must be listed and paid for on their OWN Recap Sheet.
Out of State transfers must be listed and paid for on their OWN Recap Sheet
Data form must be signed by the member and a Unit Officer
Only the new Unit can submit a Data Form to transfer a member. If a member transfer
out of your Unit you send nothing to Department Headquarters.
Payment of Back Dues
Due to auditing purposes each Recap Sheet must be accompanied by a check.
One(1) check per recap sheet
Make checks payable to ALA Dept of FL
Senior per capita refer to current Unit guide for pricing
Junior per capita refer to current Unit guide for pricing
Any Back Dues Recap Sheet that is incomplete or without correct amount of money will be
returned to the Unit. There will be no exceptions to the procedures for the handling back dues.Instructions for Completing an Individual Member Application Print or type full given name, e.g., Mary Ann Jones rather than Mrs. John Jones. Mark with “X” the appropriate box for Junior (birth — 17 years old) or senior (18 — over) member. Complete home address of applicant as well as telephone number and email address. State the Unit number and location where applicant is applying for membership. State past Unit and ALAID # if past member. Signature of applicant (or legal guardian if under 18). State the name of the person through whom the applicant is eligible for membership. If the person through whom the applicant is eligible for membership is living, he/she must be a current member of The American Legion. Complete the entire line by marking the “living” box, and by stating the person’s Post name, Post number, city, and state. If the person through whom the applicant is eligible for membership is deceased, designate by “X” at “deceased.” Whether living or deceased, mark with “X” the correct period of military service for the person through whom the applicant is eligible. Mark with “X” the appropriate box designating the applicant’s relationship to the veteran. If eligibility is through her own service, mark the “Self” box. Applicant certifies by her signature that the person through whom she is eligible for membership did indeed serve during the period so designated in #8, along with the date on which the application is being certified. If the application is for a junior member, a parent or guardian must sign it. The signature of the Post Officer should be on every application of those applying for membership by reason of relationship to an American Legion member or a deceased veteran. If the Post Officer’s signature cannot be obtained after a reasonable effort, a letter from the Department Adjutant of the Department in which the service relative has his/her American Legion membership will be accepted in lieu of the Post Officer’s statement. A copy of this letter attesting to the relative’s American Legion membership must be attached to the application. If the applicant is eligible in her own right, then the Unit Secretary signs and dates the application. Applicant specifies program(s) in which she is particularly interested.
Applicant checks member benefit(s) on which she would like to receive more information. If a member of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary has recruited the applicant, complete this line with the recruiter’s name, Unit/Post, city, and state. List the names and mailing addresses of other eligible individuals who might be interested in membership information from the American Legion Auxiliary.
Paid up for life
Instructions to Complete a Recap Sheet
Recaps must contain the following information:
Transmittal Number: Begin with number 1 each year and number consecutively this helps with
research.
Unit number
The membership year you are paying. This has nothing to do with the date you are remitting the
form. If you are paying a year other than current dues year then list that year here.
Mark new, renewal, in-state transfer, out of state transfer or rejoin. Do not mix on the same recap.
Transfers are renewals!
Number of Senior and / or Juniors included with recap.
The dollar amount based on number of Seniors and / or Juniors submitted. (Check current Unit
Guide for per capita rate)
The check number included with recap.
Total Amount Paid for this Recap Sheet
The date form is submitted.
The name and email address of the person completing the recap form.
The list of members whose dues are included on the recap. List in alphabetical order BY LAST NAME.
Indicate if member is a Senior or Junior
The member ID number for each member being paid on the recap form.
The same recap is used for back dues. List the year you are paying in # 3. Everything else remains the
same.Membership Recap Sheet
TRANS #________ NEW RENEWAL
UNIT #__________ YEAR__________ TRANS REJOIN
(CIRCLE ONE)
_____SENIORS PAID @ $21.50 EA. TOTAL PD FOR SENIORS $____________
_____ JUNIORS PAID @ $4.25 EA TOTAL PD FOR JUNIORS $____________
CREDIT USED - $____________
CHECK #_______ TOTAL PAID $___________
USE SEPARATE SHEET FOR EACH YEAR & FOR NEW, RENEWAL, TRANS & REJOIN
Date _________ Name_____________________________
Your Email:_________________________
List all members being paid with full name and ID#. Print last name first in alphabetical order
LAST NAME FIRST NAME SR/JR ID#
1. ______________ _________________ ______ _____________
2.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
3.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
4.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
5.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
6.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
7.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
8.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
9.______________ _________________ ______ ______________
10._____________ _________________ ______ ______________
11._____________ _________________ ______ ______________
12._____________ _________________ ______ ______________
13._____________ _________________ _______ _______________
14._____________ _________________ _______ _______________
15._____________ _________________ _______ _______________
(ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES AS NEEDED ONLY PUT TOTALS ON 1ST PAGE. DO NOT USE BACK OF PAGE)Instructions to Complete a Member Data Form
Member ID#, Date and Department and Unit # required for all changes.
Name changes
o Complete existing information with Name and address.
o In CORRECTIONS fill out Old Name and then New Name
Address changes
o Complete existing information with Name and address.
o In CORRECTIONS fill out Old Address and then New Address
Deceased Members
o Complete existing information with Name and address.
o Complete DECEASED date of death
Transfers
o Complete the Data Form on the top is the NEW Unit information.
o Under Unit Transfers enter the old Unit information and have the member sign it
o Fill out new Unit number and have officer/membership chairman signYou can also read
