How To Join/Renew

Become a Member of Award Winning Madera Post 131 – You’ve probably heard of The American Legion.  We’re veterans just like you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about America, veterans, their families, and our nation’s youth.

The National organization starts their yearly membership renewal on July 1st each year for the next calendar year. You can renew your membership by mail or come into the office.

The 2024 Membership Drive started on July 1st, 2023. This year’s dues will be $45. We will again be offering the “Early-Bird” promotion of six (6) $0.75 drinks if you renew before September 30th, 2023. Thank you all for renewing your membership early!

Renew Membership

The American Legion starts yearly membership renewal on July 1st each year for the next calendar year with a renewal mailing to all members. Current members may visit the Post to Renew or Mail the renewal slip with payment to Madera Post 131, 249 W Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614.  You may download and print the renewal form here: 

Early Bird Card: All members are requested to renew their membership in the Post 131 office or by mail by September 30 in order to receive the new Early Bird Value Added Card and to help achieve the honorable 100% renewal distinction. Early Bird Value Added Card provides members with a limited number of discounted drinks for a period of time. The last day to receive your Early Bird Card is SEPTEMBER 30th.

Eligibility to Join

  • Eligibility: Membership eligibility in The American Legion is based on honorable service with the US Armed Forces between:
    • December 7, 1941 and current date
    • * Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.

New Membership

  • New Membership:  Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post 131:
    • Complete an American Legion Membership application
      • Application available at the Post 131 office OR
      • Download and print the membership application below
      • Copy of DD214 or Discharge (Get information about your DD-214 online)
    • Membership Dues Payment
    • Please review eligibility dates (ABOVE) before applying.  Membership will be approved and then your membership card will be available for pickup in the lounge/bar anytime the lounge is open.

Transfers

  • Transfers:  Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to Post 131 must submit the following:
    • Completed Member Data Form (see Adjutant)
    • Copy of existing membership card
    • Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid