Want to join the American Legion Auxiliary?
Eligibility Requirements for ALA Membership
Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:
(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.*
* A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion. However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.
How to Join the ALA
Print off and complete the Membership Application: ALA Membership Application
Submit this application to the ALA unit you wish to join. If unit is unknown, contact Department Headquarters at (402) 466-1808 for assistance.
Annual dues must accompany completed application. Ask local contact for amount due. Membership pending approval of application.
Paid Up For Life Membership (PUFL)
The reasons for making the commitment to becoming a Paid Up For Life (PUFL) member of the American Legion Auxiliary may vary for each person. But there’s one thing every PUFL has in common – their membership ensures the Auxiliary can continue to serve the mission into the future.
Pronounced “puffle” in informal ALA terms, PUFL members are important to the longevity of the organization. By having PUFL memberships, the Auxiliary can count on a certain amount of revenue, making possible the continuation of mission and related programs. Instead of projecting a one-year commitment in dues, the ALA can project long-range revenue.
In addition to showing a commitment to the ALA and the mission, there are several other benefits to becoming a PUFL member:
- Pay once and never be concerned about your dues again. You won’t have to worry about forgetting to renew your membership.
- A rate change in dues won’t affect you. The PUFL rate is calculated based on the current dues rate.
- The honor of being committed to the American Legion Auxiliary for a lifetime!
- Lifetime subscription to Auxiliary magazine.
Eligibility
Any member of the American Legion Auxiliary in good standing (having a valid membership card for the current year) may pay dues in advance for the remainder of member’s life. After January 1, a member whose dues are not paid for the current year is delinquent and such member must pay member’s current dues to the Unit before becoming eligible to purchase a PUFL membership. If a member pays their dues in advance and later decides they want to purchase a PUFL membership, that dues amount may be deducted from the total PUFL membership cost until January 1 of the current membership year.
COMPLETING APPLICATION:
The APPLICANT completes and signs the top portion of the application form and submits to the Unit Secretary for certification that member is in good standing and has paid dues for current year. Payment or charge card information must be provided before the application can be processed.
After the application and payment are accepted and processed by National Headquarters, a permanent PUFL Membership card is sent to the member. The card is proof of the member’s paid-up-for-life membership status. Each year there after, National Headquarters will send the Unit, through its Department Headquarters, the Unit’s share of the member’s annual dues. The Unit and Department will receive the same amount each year as long as the member lives and remains a member of that Unit.
Click here for the PUFL Application