May target date membership awards

May 17 is the 100% target date

Department Commander of the Year award. Any department commander who meets or exceeds the 100% goal by the May target date will receive a framed certificate, presented by the national commander at the national convention. This award does not include a trip to the national convention.

District Commander's New Post Achievement Award. District commanders who create new American Legion posts in their respective districts and have the new post’s temporary charter application on file at National Headquarters by the May target date will receive a framed certificate (page 18 of the National Membership Awards Points Manual).

Post Membership Retention Award. This award recognizes posts for their ability to renew their previous year’s membership. To qualify, the post must have at least the minimum number of members to maintain their post charter within their designated department and retain at least 90% of their previous year’s membership by the May target date. The accompanying certificate for this award will reflect retention categories of over 90%, 95% and 100% (see page 32 of the Membership Awards Points Manual).