Membership

American Legion Auxiliary

Department of Wisconsin

Empowering Women... Inspiring Communities

Membership

Chairman: Betty Gumm

2007-2008 District Membership Chairmen

District One	Sheri Curzi	608-676-2024
District Two	Nadine Gadow	920-689-0315
District Three	Joanie Dickerson	608-996-2152
District Four	Jean Anderson	414-764-8734
District Five	Gladys Gromacki	414-351-6498
District Six	Sharron Steinbruner	920-426-1830
District Seven	Kelli Mades	608-385-6693
District Eight	Gayle Zuehlke	715-754-4992
District Nine	Dorothy Steward	920-833-2466
District Ten	Joan Chwala	715-668-5661
District Eleven	Linda Kostka	715-685-0111
District Twelve	Sharon MacQuarrie	715-375-2353

Mission Statement: The mission for the Membership Committee is to develop strategy and determine resources needed to implement annual membership campaigns that will produce stated results. It is the mission of the Committee to identify an effective way to encourage membership renewals and promote the American Legion Auxiliary as a viable membership choice for eligible individuals. Further, by working with the American Legion family, membership will grow in each Unit, Post and Squadron.

I. Annual Membership Campaign

a. Defining Membership Program Activity Schedule

b. Department Goals

c. National Target Goals

II. Strategy for Retaining and Recruiting Members

a. Department Incentive Program

b. Collaborative efforts with UD&R

c. Collaborative efforts with Public Relations Committee

III. Awards

a. Individual

b. Unit – National President’s Citation

c. Legion – Outstanding Legion Partner Award

Membership Eligibility

All women who are eligible for membership in the Auxiliary fall into one of the following categories:

1. The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of The American Legion.

2. The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any of the eligibility periods listed and who died in the line of duty during such service, or who, having received an Honorable Discharge, died after such service.

3. The mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of those who were citizens of the United States and who served during any of the eligibility periods in the Armed Forces of any of the governments who were allies of the United States and who died in the line of duty during such service, or who, having received an Honorable Discharge, died after such service.

4. Women who are eligible for membership in The American Legion in their own right.

This eligibility includes step-relatives.

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Membership Dates

If you are a female, and have verified direct personal connection with service in one of the categories listed in the Eligibility Requirements section above, you are eligible for membership in American Legion Auxiliary!

Conflict	Eligibility Dates
World War I	April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
World War II	December 7, 1941 - December 31,1946
Korea	June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
Vietnam	February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebonan & Granada	August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984
Panama	December 29, 1989 - January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf	August 2, 1990 - Cessation of hostilities as Determined by U.S. Government
U.S. Merchant Marines	December 7, 1941 - August 15, 1945

To take advantage of your eligibility, contact your 5 8 Department State Headquarters for additional information. Also, take a look at some of the Member Benefits you will receive by joining American Legion Auxiliary.

Veteran's Service Record Information

Information on a Wisconsin Veteran's service record can be obtained by calling:

(608) 266-3602.

You will need a social security number or birthdate.