MEMBERSHIP INFO

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

We are in the final push of our membership drive for 2026! While we continue to take membership renewals throughout the year, Post 38 is striving to achieve its membership goals as early as possible. With your membership renewal, we can achieve this goal. Currently, we are at an impressive 89%!

Have ever wondered exactly what does the Appleton American Legion Post 38 do? Well, the answer is A LOT!!! Especially for our veterans and their families. Sadly, there is this misconception that Legionnaires just sit around telling sea or cock and bull stories, but that isn’t the case. At Post 38 we are so much more than that, and we are looking for new members to join our Post 38 family. Come and check us out at one of our monthly meetings held on the 1st Monday of the month (aside from holidays). We have a Post social gathering prior to the meeting from 5:30pm through 6:20pm, which usually consists of a light meal offering. Our meetings begin promptly at 6:30pm.

Are you a member of another Post, but looking for something more and rewarding? No problem! We will welcome you with open arms. Come join the “Cool Kids on the Block” by transferring your membership to the Appleton American Legion Post 38 family. Maybe you’ve moved back to the area, we can transfer you into our Post as well. Your membership transfer also counts towards our goal, so we welcome anyone looking for a new home.

Remember, as an American Legion member there are also advantages provided at the State and National levels as well, including substantial discounts on goods and services. Come join us today – Membership has its Advantages.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION

IMPORTANT: EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF
DD 214 OR DISCHARGE.

NEW MEMBERSHIP

Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:

1. Complete American Legion Membership application by clicking on the "APPLICATION" link below

Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to above address, together with your dues payment. (Dues amount on application). Applications are also available at the Post.)

Click for: Application

Mail to:

Appleton American Legion Post 38

3220 W. College Ave

Appleton, WI 54914

2. COPY OF DD214 OR DISCHARGE

3. Membership Dues Payment. Dues. (Amount Shown on Application). Make checks payable to our Post listed above. DO NOT SEND CASH.

4. If the information is correct, membership will be approved and then a membership card will be mailed to you.

5. Please see eligibility dates below.

TRANSFERS

Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:

                                 a. Completed Member Data Form.
                                 b. COPY OF DD214 OR DISCHARGE
                                 c. COPY OF MEMBERSHIP CARD

6. Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. If current dues are paid, please pay dues for next year's membership.

ELIGIBILITY DATES

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILTY in the American Legion is based on honorable service with the U. S. Armed Forces between:

(April 6, 1917 -November 11, 1918) World War I
(December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946) World War II
(June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955) Korean War
(February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975) Vietnam War
(August 24, 1982 - July 31,1984) Lebanon/Grenada
(December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990) Operation Just Cause
(August 2, 1990 - Today)* Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

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.

Must have served at least one day of active military duty during one of the dates below and honorably discharged or still serving honorably.

For any questions please contact our membership chairman, or stop at the Post.

Click on the gold star "Application" menu button for an online application form.

FOR POST 38 NEW MEMBER WELCOME BROCHURE: Click Here

Page Updated: 22 January 2026