Welcome to the Richard H. Stewart, Jr. American Legion Post 543
We are honored to welcome you as a member of Post 543. As a Veteran of one of our nation’s six military services, you are part of a proud tradition of service, sacrifice, and community.
We hope you will consider becoming involved in one or more of the 70+ programs that Post 543 supports for Veterans, Active-Duty personnel, their families, and local youth.
As part of your membership, there is an annual dues of $45, which directly supports the National American Legion and its advocacy for veterans at the national level. For your convenience, you may pay dues through our secure online platform, GiveButter, which accepts credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and more.
Step 1: Complete the Application
It’s easy to join. Please complete the application which will be submitted to 2nd Vice Commander Membership, Gary Purcell. If you have a question regarding membership or dues please contact Vice Commander-Membership, Gary Purcell at: grpurcello5@outlook.com
NC Post 543 New Member Application
Step 2: Complete Payment – Annual Dues $45
As part of your membership, there is an annual dues of $45, which directly supports the National American Legion and its advocacy for veterans at the national level. For your convenience, you may pay dues through our secure online platform, GiveButter, which accepts credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and more.
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Most Veterans Now Able to join the american legion
Legislation making almost all veterans eligible to join the American Legion was signed into law on July 30, 2019. The law, known as the “LEGION ACT” declares that the United States has been in a continuous state of war since December 7, 1941. LEGION is an acronym for “Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act.”
Prior Legion rules said you could only become a member if you served during one of seven times of combat. Now there are only two times of declaired war: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 and December 7, 1941 to a time in the future to be determined by the Congress.
The American Legion sought the declaration as a way to honor approximately 1,600 servicemembers who were killed or wounded during previously undeclared periods of war.
The LEGION Act also opens the door for approximately 6 million beterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they had not been previously elibible.