Membership Reports

Nationwide, we have 5582 new ALA members so far for 2026. That means a lot of firsts for these new members – their first time at a meeting, their first time volunteering at an American Legion Auxiliary event, maybe even their first time bringing a potential junior to the meeting.

Their first impression of how they feel will make all the difference on whether or not they come back. Therefore, we need to ensure that their first is warm and welcoming. 😎

When we think about new members think about the things that they will need to be successful:

• A welcome letter from the Unit president.
• The units constitution and bylaws
• The units calendar of events
• A list of resources of where to find information
• A list of current Unit officers to contact
• Why the ALA Matters
• A list of acronyms you use at your meeting
• Junior Activities Information

How the new member feels will weigh heavily on if they return. Have someone sit with them during the meeting to lead and guide them on what is taking place. Think back to when your first joined the ALA, what was your experience and how can you improve that for a new member!

I am looking forward to watching those numbers grow as we continue to expand our reach, and add to our voices the advocacy of our veterans, active military, and their families.

Tracy Kinnick
American Legion Auxiliary
National Membership Chair 2025-26

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As a friendly reminder: choose the renewal membership option that works best for you and your schedule — you don’t need to wait until December 31st to complete your renewal.

Renew online: The fastest and easiest way is to visit www.alaforveterans.org, log into your account, and pay your dues. If you’ve never logged in before, you can create an account using your membership ID.

Renew by phone: Call ALA National Headquarters at 317-569-4570 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET) and have your member ID ready.

Renew with your local unit: Pay your dues directly to your Unit.

Now is the perfect time to recommit to our shared mission. Your membership is the backbone of our ability to advocate for veterans and serve our communities.

Let’s continue to build on our powerful ALA legacy together.