Membership Is Everyone’s Responsibility!
We are ALL responsible for membership—not just our Membership Chairs. It takes every one of us working together to keep our organization strong and growing.
Currently, two units have not transmitted any membership, and another five units are still in the single digits. There could be any number of reasons for this. Sickness, family responsibilities, work obligations, or simply not enough hands to get the job done. We understand that life happens, and we also recognize that one person cannot do it all.
This is where the rest of us need to step up. Reach out to those units. Ask what they need. Offer to make phone calls, help with renewals, or lend a hand wherever you can. Sometimes, just knowing someone is willing to help makes all the difference.
We often say Family First. Let’s extend that same commitment to our American Legion Family. Don’t wait to be asked. Reach out and offer your help!
Our 50% membership target has been extended to December 15.
Alaska needs 288 more members to reach that goal.
That’s 288 opportunities to reconnect, lend a hand, and strengthen our Family.
We can do this, Alaska! But we have to do it together!
April L. Sinclair
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Alaska
Membership Chair 2026-2027
HOLY COW! LOOK AT THESE DEPARTMENTS GO!
A HUGE congratulations to the Departments of Michigan, Idaho, Maryland, Oklahoma, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota for reaching the 50% membership goal!
And guess what? They didn’t just meet the goal—they BEAT the original November 11th deadline! Now THAT is outstanding membership work!
But wait… there’s MORE!
Look at the Northwestern Division! Last week, they had ZERO Departments at 50%. This week? THREE Departments have crossed the finish line, and the Division itself is sitting at an incredible 50.77% membership! The remaining four Divisions are all in the 40% range. Way to go!
There are 12 Departments that are a mere 5% or less away from reaching the 50% membership goal, and another 12 Departments already above the 40% mark! Just a few more memberships could put them all across the finish line.
With our deadline extended to December 15, 2026, we have even more time to make it happen. Every membership counts, every renewal matters, and every new member brings us one step closer to our goal.
Our Departments are absolutely doing an outstanding job, and the momentum is building! There is no reason we can’t see ALL 52 Departments reach that 50% goal!
That is what teamwork, determination, and a whole lot of membership spirit looks like!
Congratulations to these Departments and their amazing membership teams. You are truly shining as Beacons for Veterans!
Let’s keep that momentum going! Who’s next?
John R. Tester
National Membership Chair
