Applying for Membership
New Membership
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post 501 Membership Committee:
- Complete the American Legion Membership Form (note that this has the three forms, one for each of the memberships. Use the one that applies).
- METHOD ONE (good): Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail one copy with a copy of your DD214 discharge to Severson-Cairns American Legion Post 501, 105 Dempsey Rd, Madison WI 53714. Include your $45 membership fee. Please DO NOT SEND CASH. Check is preferred.
- METHOD TWO (better): Come to our office weekday mornings with your information. Call (608) 244-7716 to make sure we're not away when you plan to stop by. Have the membership dues (currently $45 annually) with you (check is preferred).
- METHOD THREE (best): come to our next Member Meeting with your information. Check the Events calendar for meeting dates. Have the membership dues (currently $45 annually) with you (check is preferred).
- Make checks payable to Severson-Cairns American Legion Post 501.
- When your information is verified and posted, your membership will be approved and a membership card will be mailed to you.
Transfers
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:
- Complete the American Legion Membership Form.
- Provide a copy of your DD214 discharge page.
- Provide a copy of your American Legion membership card.
- Pay membership dues, if your current year dues have not been paid. If current dues ahave been paid, please pay the dues for next year's membership.
ELIGIBILITY DATES
Membership Requirements
An individual is eligible for membership in The American Legion if the individual has served in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time after December 7, 1941.
You must have served at least one day of active military duty after December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or still serving honorably.
For any questions please contact our membership chairman, or come to the Post at any meeting or during morning office hours.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
The renewal process begins in July for the upcoming membership year.