BECOME A MEMBER

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILTY

If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

*Begin*	*End*	*Conflict*
*April 6, 1917*	*November 11, 1918*	*World War I*
*December 7, 1941*	*December 31, 1946*	*World War II*
*June 25, 1950*	*January 31, 1955*	*Korean War*
*February 28, 1961*	*May 7, 1975*	*Vietnam War*
*August 24, 1982*	*July 31, 1984*	*Lebanon/Grenada*
*December 20, 1989*	*January 31, 1990*	*Panama*
*August 2, 1990*	*Today*	*Gulf War*

**US Merchant Marine – December 7, 1941 thru August 15, 1945

Because eligibility dates remain open, all current members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.

You must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates above and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.

For any questions please contact our membership director:

Bob Moulder bmoulder@comcast.net

MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

NEW MEMBERSHIP

Eligible veterans (See Eligibility Page for criteria) applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:

A completed, signed American Legion Membership Application
A copy of your DD214/Discharge
First Year’s Membership Dues

Complete American Legion Membership application by clicking on the following link Membership Application and performing the following:

Save file to your home computer.
Open it; fill in the form
Print two copies; sign one.

Mail the signed application, a copy of your DD 214/Discharge and your first year’s membership dues (check or money order for $40).

Make checks payable to: American Legion Post 580

Mail to : Chanhassen Post 580

Attn: Membership

290 Lake Drive East

Chanhassen, MN 55317

Your application will be reviewed and processed. Once approved your membership card will be mailed to you.

TRANSFERS

Veterans applying for transfers from your current post to Post 580 must submit the following:

Completed Membership Data Form, Please pickup at Post 580
Copy of current membership card
Current year’s membership dues, if not already paid to your current post. ($40)

Please contact the membership director Bob Moulder to arrange a meeting to process your package at 612-240-3268or via email: bmoulder@comcast.net