The American Legion has a New Member Kit for $6.95 a piece through Emblem Sales, emblem.legion.org, Item No. 735.501.
American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola has set a goal of 75,000 new traditional members for the 2023 membership year. To date we have recruited 18,693 new members into the organization at the local post level.
Welcoming a new member into your American Legion post is important to help create an active member and for renewal purposes. The American Legion has a New Member Kit for $6.95 a piece through Emblem Sales, emblem.legion.org, Item No. 735.501.
The kit includes:
- A welcome letter from the national commander
- Certificate of Initiation
- Gold-plated membership lapel tack
- American flag window sticker
- Legion removable window decal
- Legion key ring
The American Legion Certificate of Initation also can be purchased through Emblem Sales alone. The item No. is 733.122.
How to conduct a new member initiation is located in the Officer’s Guide and Manual of Ceremonies. Remember to communicate with the new member. The post commander can give a them a welcome call, and introduce them to post officers at their initiation ceremony.
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