Membership Requirements
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New Membership
Interested in joining our post? Member's meetings, are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 PM.
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:
1. Complete American Legion Membership Application.
Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy, together with your dues payment, to:
American Legion Post 5 2921 W 12th Ave Emporia, KS 66801
Applications are also available at the Post.
2. Provide a copy of your DD214 discharge.
3. Make checks payable in the amount of $45 to American Legion Post 5. DO NOT SEND CASH.
If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.
If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with the American Legion.
Transfers
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:
1. Complete American Legion Membership Application.
2. Provide a copy of your DD214 discharge.
3. Provide a copy of your membership card.
4. Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid.
For any questions please stop at the post or give us a call.
620-342-1119
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 1 PM
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