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Membership Requirements 

For a list of Application go to our download page.

The membership requirements for the American Legion Riders are very straightforward. To become a member, you must:

  1. Be a current member in good standing of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion. (Click here for Application)
  2. Be the owner of a motorcycle of at least 350cc engine displacement.
  3. A spouse may be granted ALR membership provided they are legally married to a current paid American Legion Rider Association Member

   To join the American Legion, you must have served at least one day on ACTIVE DUTY during any of these periods of conflict:
 

  1. April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
  2. December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II)
  3. June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
  4. February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
  5. August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
  6. December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)
  7. *August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm/Iraqi Freedom)

Honorary Membership:

 Chapters, at their discretion, may elect by majority vote at a Regular membership meeting to authorize an honorary membership to an individual or individuals under the following guidelines:

 1. The individual(s) must meet all requirements at section A.1. (American Legion Membership).

 2. These memberships' are to be of an honorary nature and do not constitute actual membership. Honorary memberships should only be granted to those persons who have demonstrated themselves to be assets to the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion Organization and excelled in promoting the aims and purposes of the American Legion Riders". Honorary members may serve on committees, etc. but are not eligible to vote. Those approved for honorary membership are granted privileges to attend meetings and limited participation in meetings regardless of other offices held within the American Legion and it's entities.

 3. If American Legion Rider back patches are granted to these Honorary" members, they must contain a bar with the back patch, which' states the words "HONORARY- so as to clearly Identify the class of membership. Shirts or other wearing apparel, which contain the "American Legion Riders emblem, should contain the words HONORAY""' or I SUPPORT.

Documentation Needed 

You will need to turn into the Sgt-At-Arms at time of application the following documentation. (All of this information is kept confidential and is never released to anybody without your approval.)

 

  • A copy of your DD214 showing dates and character of service is required at application. (Just a copy, doesn't have to be certified)
  • Motorcycle Registration (Photo copy)
  • Proof of Insurance (Photo copy)
  • American Legion, SAL, Auxiliary membership card. (Photo copy)
  • Completed Membership Application (Photo copy)

Registration, Insurance and Legion card can be photo copied onto the same piece of paper.

 


Membership Process into the ALR 

The membership process is simple and straight forward.  The ALR as stated earlier is not a motorcycle club (M/C) and as such we DO NOT do "hanging around" periods, probating periods or patching-in ceremonies.  The items below detail the steps that are followed for membership in the American Legion Riders of  Post 133 in Millbrook Alabama.

  • Submit to the Sgt-At-Arms all of the above documentation.
  • Sgt-At-Arms will bring the application before the ALR at a regular stated meeting if everything is in order.
  • Sgt-At-Arms will submit the paper work to the Secretary.
  • A vote will be taken as whether to accept the application.  Simple majority is all that is needed.
  • Secretary will notify the applicant of acceptance.  The Director will notify the applicant of a rejection.

 Directors Note on Membership

In keeping with the tradition of NOT being an M/C, once you are accepted you are responsible for acquiring your own riding vest, back patch and other patches as required by ALR 133.  With us, it is called a riding vest, we don't ever use the terms "Colors", "Cut" or "Rag" in referring to the riding vest. We do not award the ALR Patches or riding vest and once you purchase them, they are your property, not the ALR's.  If for any reason you resign from membership or let your membership expire the riding vest and all patches remain yours.  We do ask however, that out of courtesy and respect that you not wear them until you are once again an ALR member either at Post 133 or another post.

 


SAL Information

To join the SAL you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons but does not include in-laws) of:

  • A member of The American Legion
  • Or a Veteran who died in service during any of the qualifying periods of conflict listed above
  • Or of a Veteran who served during one of the qualifying periods of conflict, was honorably discharged, and died subsequent to their service

A copy of The American Legion membership card or DD214 of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at time of application.


Auxiliary Information

To join the Auxiliary you must be a woman who:

  • Is eligible for membership in The American Legion
  • Or is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion
  • Or is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war periods
  • Or is a step relative to a qualified or deceased veteran.

Note that, as with the SAL, in-law relatives to the qualified Veteran are not eligible for membership.

A copy of The American Legion membership card or DD214 of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at time of application.

Click here for Membership Application into the American Legion

Click here for Application into the Auxiliary.

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

A familiar question to us all. There are many benefits to being a part of the largest veterans organization in the nation. The discounts and benefits include:

Insurance.

Legion Insurance Trust. An Accidental Death Benefit for members of the American Legion Department of

www.allegionpost7.org THE POST MEETS AT 7 P.M. ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE WETUMPKA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY.

Alabama. This free benefit provides $1,000 insurance; just fill our an application that is available from the Post.

The Dental Insurance Plan. The American Legion offers programs to meet the health and dental insurance needs of Legion and SAL members.

The Health Insurance Mart. works to match members' health insurance needs to programs available in our community (coverage available for your family, too!). Including Short Term Recovery

The Small Employer Plan. Provides employee benefits to businesses with 2 to 50 employees, including Posts and Departments.

Cancer ROP

Various Life Insurance Options. These plans are available to American Legion and Sons of The American Legion members.

Medicare Part D. The American Legion has an approved Medicare Part D program to assist Medicare Eligible Members in their search for a program which best fits their needs.

Vision Care. The American Legion has chosen EyeMed Vision Care as your vision care provider to offer you discounts on your eye exams and eyewear. Participating network providers include: LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical or one of thousands of independent doctors of optometry. Save up to 40% on eyewear. Use your discounts as often as you want.

Prescription Drugs. Register BOTH, your insurance card and your American Legion Membership card at your participating Pharmacy (e.g., CVS)! Ask your pharmacist to check BOTH plans to see which is more cost effective!!! Members have actually experienced an average savings of about 17.5% nationally.

Financial Benefits.

The American Legion Visa Card. A low introductory APR for the first six billing cycles on new purchases and balance transfers and no annual fee.

Certificates of Deposit offer a wide variety of terms combined with outstanding rates and FDIC insurance.

Money Market Savings Account gives investors the flexibility of check writing and competitive rates.

Travel Benefits. Veterans Holidays offers affordable resort vacations around the world for a flat rate of only $299 per unit per week. Through the Veterans Holidays "Space-A" rental pool, American Legion and Sons of The American Legion members can vacation at private resorts, many of which are not available for rent by the general public. For less than the cost of most hotels, Legion members can rent a resort condominium for 2-6 people for an entire week.

Discount Hotel/Motel Accommodation.

Discount Car Rental.

And more.

What other group gives you benefits like this? Some of which are free! Contact any member for an application to join us and begin enjoying the benefits that The American Legion offers, and the camaraderie we provide.

 

 

 

 
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