The American Legion is an organization of veterans serving veterans, their families and communities. The Legion serves as the veteran's voice in Washington, fighting for the benefits and rights of those who served our country in the armed forces.
Membership eligibility is based upon dates set forth by Congress.
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Since the recent fire in Reno was declared a disaster by Governor Sandoval, any currently paid member of the American Legion can file a National Emergency Fund Application if their home was burned or they were displaced from their home for a period of time. CLICK HERE to download and print the application. If you have any questions, call (702) 382-2353 and ask for the Adjutant.
THE 94th ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF NEVADA CONVENTION
High Desert Post 56 will be hosting the Convention
on June 22nd thru 24th, 2012
at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno, Nevada.CLICK HERE for more details.
CLICK HERE to download and print the registration form.
POST/SQUADRON/UNIT 56 MEETINGS
General Member
Meetings
The 2nd Thursday of each month,
6:30 PM [except for special events],
Veterans Memorial Hall, Carson City,
at the corner of Curry and 2nd Street
Executive Board
Meetings
The 2nd Wednesday after the
Member Meeting of each month, 6:00 PM,
Veterans Memorial Hall, Carson City,
at the corner of Curry and 2nd Street.
All members are invited to attend.
Our Mailing Address:
PO Box 2848
Carson City, NV 89702
Your annual dues for 2011/2012 are now PAST DUE
but they are still ONLY $25.00.
This year you can pay online by debit or credit card.
Go to www.legion.org/renew and follow the simple instructions.
BECOME A LEGIONNAIRE IN HIGH DESERT POST 56
CLICK HERE to see if you are eligible.
CLICK HERE to view and print an application.If you do not qualify because you are not a veteran or you did not serve during the prescribed dates, but one of your male ancestors (father, grandfather, etc.) did, you may be eligible to become a member of the SAL.
CLICK HERE to view the Post 56 Bylaws approved in Feb. 2011.
THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. The SAL is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.
CLICK HERE to view and print an application to the SAL.
THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
- A woman who is eligible for membership in The American Legion is also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.
- The mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion, and deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras is also eligible.
- Step relatives are also eligible.
If you meet the eligibility requirements:
CLICK HERE to print an application.
CLICK HERE to complete the online application.Are you under the age of 18? You can join as a Junior member. See what is available when you CLICK HERE.
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This page last updated: 27 January 2012
