Membership Inquiries:
Cheryl Hudson
Membership Secretary

chutson@illegion.org
P.O. Box  2910 
Bloomington IL 61702
Phone: (309) 663-0361 

Fax: (309) 663-5783

 

 

Information on the PUFL Program (Paid Up for Life Dues)
 PUFL Info/ Brochure & Application

 Detachment Membership Trophies
2012 MEMBER OF THE YEAR FORM Eligibilty

Squadron Locator

 

DETACHMENT MEMBERSHIP

TARGET DATES:
Sept 14th, 10%
Oct 19th, 25%
Nov 16th, 35%
Dec 14th, 45%
Jan 19th, 60%
Feb 8th, 75%
March 8th, 80%
April 12th, 90%
May 10th, 100%

                                                                  May 31st --- Detachment Convention Delegate Strength
                                                                                   July 26th, 105% --- National Convention Delegate Strength Target Date

 

Membership Reports:

 

Current Membership Report

As of  02-15-2011

Overall

Detailed by District

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(As of  06-30-2011 Close of Books)

 (Amended 7/2/11)
 Detachment  Overall
Detailed District Report

 

 

 

 

Sons of the American Legion Membership Requirements

 

To be eligible, you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons) of a member of The American Legion (male or female). 

You would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons included) of a veteran who died in service from the following dates (As listed Below) World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War. (Potential S.A.L. members should use these dates to determine if their parents or grandparents are/were eligible for membership in The American Legion)

 

You would also be eligible to join the Sons of The American Legion if you are the male descendant (stepsons and adopted sons included) of a veteran (Male or Female) who died subsequent to his or her honorable discharge from service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, or the Persian Gulf War (the same eligibility periods apply as below).

 

Eligibility only need to be during one day listed below of active duty (National Guard and Reserve... Basic Training during those dates does apply.)

For any questions on eligibility please contact your local post/squadron or Department Headquarters.

 

Unfortunately Nephews, Brothers, Uncles and Cousins, Wards or Foster Children

are not eligible for the Sons of the American Legion.

 

World War I 
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918


World War II 
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946

 
Korean War 
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955


Vietnam Era 
February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975

 
Lebanon/Grenada 
August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984

 
Panama 
December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990

 
Persian Gulf 
August 2, 1990 - (this eligibility period remains open)

 

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP TARGET DATES

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 10%

OCTOBER 19, 2011 25%

NOVEMBER 16, 2011 35%

DECEMBER 14, 2011 45%

JANUARY 19, 2012 60%

FEBRUARY 8, 2012 75%

MARCH 8, 2012 80%

APRIL 12, 2012 90%

MAY 10, 2012 100%

*JULY 26, 2012 105%

DETACHMENT OF ILLINOIS

TRAVELING MEMBERSHIP TROPHIES

CLYDE STILLWELL MEMBERSHIP TROPHY

Awarded annually to the Squadron that has the largest percentage increase over the previous years membership report used to determined Delegate strength to the Annual Detachment of Illinois

Convention. To be eligible, a squadron only needs to be chartered in the previous year.

This trophy was given to the Detachment of Illinois in memory of Clyde Stillwell, who was the

Department of Illinois S.A.L. Chairman in 1963, the year the Detachment was organized. The trophy

was donated by Mrs. Clyde (Clara) Stillwell, who was a member of Champaign Legion Auxillary

Unit #24, and Past National S.A.L. Commander J.R. Stillwell, a member of Champaign Legion Post #24 and Champaign S.A.L. Squadron #24. (19th District, 4th Division)

ROY MITCHELL MEMBERSHIP TROPHY

Awarded annually to the Squadron that has the largest numerical increase over the previous years membership report used to determined Delegate strength to the Annual Detachment of Illinois Convention. To be eligible, a squadron only needs to be chartered in the previous year.

This trophy was given to the Detachment of Illinois in memory of Roy Mitchell, the first person from DuQuoin killed during World War One.. The trophy was donated by the members.

ANTHONY BADAMO MEMBERSHIP TROPHY

Awarded annually to the Squadron that has the largest percentage increase over the previous years membership report used to determined Delegate strength to the Annual Detachment of Illinois Convention. To be eligible, a squadron must have at least twenty (20) members in the previous year. This trophy was given to the Detachment of Illinois by Past Department Commander Anthony Badamo, who was a member of Quincy Post #37, Quincy Illinois. (15th District, 3rd Division)

PFC JAMES T. CUMMINGS JR. MEMBERSHIP TROPHY

Awarded annually to the Squadron that has the largest percentage increase over the previous years membership report used to determined Delegate strength to the Annual Detachment of Illinois Convention. To be eligible, a squadron must have at least seventy-five (75) members in the

previous year. This trophy was given to the Detachment of Illinois in memory of PFC James T. Cummings Jr.,  who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.. The trophy was donated by Past Detachment Commander Frederick E. Reis, a member of Wauconda S.A.L. Squadron #911, Wauconda Illinois. (11th District, 2nd Division)