We are collecting signatures to ask for a change to our National Charter. We believe that all vets should be eligible for membership of the American Legion. We have already taken this to the U.S. House and they explained that the change has to come in our National Charter. When the Charter is changed Congress can then make the change. Below is a letter that we will include with your signature and will be sending in asking for this change. Thank you for your support.
Thomas-Daniels-Hand Post 443
2080 N. Meridian Rd./PO Box 11
Sanford, Michigan 48657
(989)687-9930
January 2018
Members, Post Commanders, District Commanders, Zone Commanders, Department and National Commander:
The time has come to address the “eligibility gap” in our charter affecting thousands upon thousands of those who took the same oath as we did, but are not eligible to join. In a time when local posts are constantly reminded to maintain and increase membership, only to have to turn away potential members because of their service date, it seems clear that inclusion of those potential members is a simple solution to help our membership numbers.
I am asking for a resolution of all Districts, Zones and the Department of Michigan calling on our National Organization to support and pass a Resolution at the next National Convention asking Congress to update our charter to make eligible all who served honorably for membership in The American Legion.
For God and Country,
Mark J. Authier, Commander
Thomas-Daniels-Hand Post 443
American Legion Department of Michigan
Updates
February 4, 2018
The reach of this petition has surpassed my initial expectations. This momentum indicates a genuine desire to resolve the eligibility gap within our organization.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2018
35 Comments
Seems like a easy fix honestly. We all took the same oath to protect this country. Let us in.
LONG OVERDUE. Keeping posts open and active is way more important than what year someone served.
Thank you! I was upset when I was told I could join the auxiliary but not be a member of the American Legion. I thought that was for the difference from the VFW - being who served during war years. Sgt, USMC
My dad served in the 70s and got turned away. Makes no sense. A vet is a vet.
I also feel any person who served over seas when on active duty should be able to join the VFW
Change it...
I support all veterans being accepted into the American legion
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We are collecting signatures to ask for a change to our National Charter. We believe that all vets should be eligible for membership of the American Legion. We have already taken this to the U.S. House and they explained that the change has to come in our National Charter. When the Charter is changed Congress can then make the change. Below is a letter that we will include with your signature and will be sending in asking for this change. Thank you for your support.
Thomas-Daniels-Hand Post 443
2080 N. Meridian Rd./PO Box 11
Sanford, Michigan 48657
(989)687-9930
January 2018
Members, Post Commanders, District Commanders, Zone Commanders, Department and National Commander:
The time has come to address the “eligibility gap” in our charter affecting thousands upon thousands of those who took the same oath as we did, but are not eligible to join. In a time when local posts are constantly reminded to maintain and increase membership, only to have to turn away potential members because of their service date, it seems clear that inclusion of those potential members is a simple solution to help our membership numbers.
I am asking for a resolution of all Districts, Zones and the Department of Michigan calling on our National Organization to support and pass a Resolution at the next National Convention asking Congress to update our charter to make eligible all who served honorably for membership in The American Legion.
For God and Country,
Mark J. Authier, Commander
Thomas-Daniels-Hand Post 443
American Legion Department of Michigan
Updates
February 4, 2018
The reach of this petition has surpassed my initial expectations. This momentum indicates a genuine desire to resolve the eligibility gap within our organization.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2018
35 Comments
It's time to allow ALL veterans to join. I proudly served my country, taking the same oath. By denying me membership, you are ignoring my status as a veteran, along with many others. Please don't exclude us any longer.
Seems like a easy fix honestly. We all took the same oath to protect this country. Let us in.
LONG OVERDUE. Keeping posts open and active is way more important than what year someone served.
Thank you! I was upset when I was told I could join the auxiliary but not be a member of the American Legion. I thought that was for the difference from the VFW - being who served during war years. Sgt, USMC
My dad served in the 70s and got turned away. Makes no sense. A vet is a vet.
I also feel any person who served over seas when on active duty should be able to join the VFW
Change it...
I support all veterans being accepted into the American legion
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It's time to allow ALL veterans to join. I proudly served my country, taking the same oath. By denying me membership, you are ignoring my status as a veteran, along with many others. Please don't exclude us any longer.