We are waiting for the reports to be updated on ALAMIS. There is a delay with the new system. As soon as they are available, they will be posted here.
REMEMBER THE CURRENT YEAR DUES (2026 and the upcoming year 2027) have to be paid before back dues.
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At the 2026 American Legion National Convention, delegates adopted new membership eligibility language for the American Legion Auxiliary — expanding eligibility and allowing more family members to join the ALA.
The Legion has authority over the ALA’s membership eligibility; this language change allows more people into our organization — strengthening our ability to better serve our veterans, military, and their families.
Following is the updated text from The American Legion that reflects the updated eligibility provisions for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary:
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE:
Section 2. Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to:
(1) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers 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) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers 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 period 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.
The revisions to the ALA’s eligibility mentioned above allow individuals the potential to be members of both the Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. The Legion’s national judge advocate has confirmed that this dual membership does not constitute a conflict of interest with The American Legion.
The eligibility changes are effective immediately. Updated membership applications, brochures, and additional membership resources are available at www.ALAforVeterans.org.
New ALA blog post on the change:
New eligibility resolution expands ALA membership-9/10/2026
FAQs answered about the membership eligibility change-9/24/2026
Please make sure you are only using the updated applications going forward. Click the links below to download The American Legion Auxiliary Membership Applications:
2027 Dues are available to be paid.
Take care of your 2027 membership in three easy ways:
by phone, online, or mail.
Go to www.ALAforVeterans.org,
calling National HQ (317) 569-4570,
or mail it directly to your Unit.
2027 Department of NY goal is 35,499.
For the 2026-2027 Dues Year
Member Dues are based on a member’s age on January 1st of the Membership year.
If a junior is born in 2009, they will be a junior member for the 2027 dues year. On their 18th birthday, they will automatically become a senior member.
Anyone who was born in 2008 and will be 18 years old by 11:59pm on December 31, 2026; is a senior for the 2027 year. National has already updated those members to senior status before the April printing of the 2027 membership cards and rosters. It should say “MAM” instead of “MYM” under Member type.
Example- A member that is 17 on January 1, 2027 will be billed as a junior member for 2027.
ONLY use the transmittals with the 2026-2027 at the top. This will reduce the confusion.
SAMPLE:
Click the links below to download the transmittal of your choice:
REMINDER: ONLY WRITE “REJOIN” IF THE MEMBER HASN’T PAID IN 3 YEARS OR MORE. OTHERWISE IT IS JUST A RENEWAL-PUT A “X” IN THE BOX.
2026-2027 EXCEL TRANSMITTAL (please print in Portrait)
**Transmittals cannot be larger than 50-55 senior members. We can only process 55 senior dues at a time. This is due to the increase in dues. The Department cannot exceed $1,000 in a single transaction. If there are 55 seniors it’s a total of $990.00 (55 x $18).
2027 renewal dues are available to be paid- renewals can be sent in around Mid-July. ALL new members and rejoins for 2027 must be held until September 1, 2026. If sent in before that date, they will be processed for 2026, and automatically owe 2027.
Make sure you are sending in the correct Dept. and Natl. per capita:
- Senior dues
- 2027, 2026, 2025 and 2024 dues: $28 per senior member.
- 2023 and ALL prior years dues: $20 per senior member.
- Junior dues
- ALL dues: $6.25 per junior member.
- ALL dues: $6.25 per junior member.
MEMBERSHIP——————————————————————————————
This Committee is the “grassroots” of our organization. Without a solid membership; we cannot carry out the many programs that comprise the American Legion Auxiliary. We need to encourage those eligible to join our organization. Membership drives using Post rosters can be held. We need to retain those on our rolls and actively seek out new members.
Key Program Statements:
- The role of the national Membership Committee is to encourage and support the nationwide effort to attract and retain a diverse, active membership and establish new units to ensure the future of the American Legion Auxiliary.
- By honoring our veterans and military through meaningful service, the American Legion Auxiliary will grow our membership. We must let members know that they are the Auxiliary’s most valuable asset.
- There are several things members can do to promote membership for the American Legion Auxiliary including enhancing the member experience, reaching out to former and expired members, attracting new members and understanding and respecting member rights.
- Consult our Key Resources for this year’s membership awards.
Department Chairman: Yvonne Brunner
Email: nyalamembership@gmail.com
2026-2027 Information and Report Forms:
- Plan of Action
- COUNTY REPORT FORM
- UNIT REPORT FORM
- 2026-2027 Department of NY Membership Awards List
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National Membership Award Forms
NATIONAL AWARD DEADLINES:
- 50% Department Goal Award Deadline: November 11, 2026
- Highest Percentage of New Members per capita Award Deadline: January 1, 2027
- 100% Unit Award Deadline: January 31, 2027
- 85% Department Goal Award Deadline: March 15, 2027
- Highest Percentage of New Members per capita Award Deadline: May 1, 2027
- 95% Department Goal Award Deadline: May 28, 2027
- Recruit/Rejoin 10 Award Deadline: June 7, 2027
- 100% Department Goal Award Deadline: July 4, 2027
- New Unit Award Deadline: July 31, 2027
- 95% Department Retention Goal Award Deadline: July 31, 2027
- 102% Department Goal Award Deadline: August 7, 2027
FROM THE NATIONAL WEBSITE:
- National Membership Committee
- Unit Guide Book
- Membership Guidelines & Procedures Manual (Chapter 8 of Dept Ops Guide)
- ALA New Member Welcome Flyer
- VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM
- 50 Year of Service Certificate
- ALA Membership Record
- National & Department Officers & Committees Online Directory (RED BOOK)
Looking for ideas?
ALA Committee Facebook Groups are spaces on the social media network for ALA members to discuss or share about broad or narrow topics related to each committee. Groups provide an arena for organic discussion about your local programs or services and present the opportunity to cultivate brand awareness.
This group is for members of the American Legion Family and their friends who are committed to enhancing the membership experience for members of the American Legion Auxiliary. Posts and comments will be “in the spirit of good will” and include the sharing of ideas and success stories that will inspire others. Photos and videos will be encouraged.
2027 National Membership Reports
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- 2027 UNIT DATA FORM FOR RENEWAL NOTICES FILLABLE PDF (BLUE FORM) UPDATED 3/4/2026
If you need to update your dues amount or the address/remit to person (where your members renewal notices are mailed) please update this form and return to the Dept. Office ASAP. No changes will be accepted by phone. If you need to change the dues amounts after May 1st, National HQ charges a $30 fee to update your new rates.
If there are any updates to the remit to address/name above, you can resubmit this form no later than:
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July 20, 2026 for the September ’26 renewals.
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December 18, 2026 for the February ’27 renewals.
➢ Mail or email only--no changes will be made over the phone.
Be advised that the per capita sent into the Department Office will be the rate of $28 per senior member and $6.25 per junior member for the 2027 membership year. The total due on the form CANNOT be lower than those amounts per Senior or Junior member. Anything above the per capita will be the Unit portion to keep.
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Department of NY Membership Transmittals:
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Click the links below to download the transmittal of your choice:
REMINDER: ONLY WRITE “REJOIN” IF THE MEMBER HASN’T PAID IN 3 YEARS OR MORE. OTHERWISE IT IS JUST A RENEWAL-PUT A “X” IN THE BOX.
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- Membership Data Form PDF
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- This form is used for:
- Member data changes.
- Name changes.
- Updating addresses.
- Adding contact information.
- Marking members deceased.
- Transferring members.
- Updating members continuous years
- Member data changes.
- This form is used for:
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APPLICATION FOR NEW 2026 ALAMIS ACCESS
Access is determined by CALENDAR YEAR- You will be billed in November for your upcoming year ALAMIS access. If not paid by December 31st, your access will be terminated.
Users requesting a higher level of Unit access will not be pro-rated under any circumstances, the full amount of that access will be billed.
- National Membership Website
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New ALA blog post on the change:
New eligibility resolution expands ALA membership-9/10/2026
FAQs answered about the membership eligibility change-9/24/2026
Units are encouraged to supplement the national renewal notices with unit generated renewal notices and personal phone calls.
UPDATE 6/17/2026:
UPDATE 2/9/2026: Please see the document below from National Judge Advocate of The American Legion, Mark C. Seavey regarding DD214’s. The attached document is effective immediately.
The Post Adjutant or Legion Post Officer – if the Legion Post Adjutant is not available – must verify a member’s eligibility by reviewing the DD214 and then promptly return the documents to the individual. No copies or electronic records are to be made and-or kept. The only time the Unit Secretary can verify the DD214 is if it is a female veteran joining the ALA under her own service.
This information has been emailed out to ALL current County Presidents, Unit Presidents and Unit Membership Chairman on ALAMIS.
For God and Country,
Barbara A. Corker
Secretary/Director of Operations
Request discharge paper from https://www.archives.gov/
Eligibility Requirements for American Legion Auxiliary Membership
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE:
Section 2. Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to:
(1) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of members of The American Legion; and
(2) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers 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) grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, and direct or adopted descendants within two degrees of consanguinity of all servicemembers 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 period 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.
The revisions to the ALA’s eligibility mentioned above allow individuals the potential to be members of both the Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. The Legion’s national judge advocate has confirmed that this dual membership does not constitute a conflict of interest with The American Legion.