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New Members
Eligible veterans applying for first time membership must submit the following information to Post Membership Committee:
1. Complete American Legion Membership application by downloading the printable application below. Print two (2) completed copies. Keep one copy for your records. Mail the other copy to Chester Bird American Legion Post 523. Applications are also available at the Post.
2. COPY OF DD 214 OR DISCHARGE PAPERS.
3. Membership Dues Payment. Dues are $40.00. Make checks payable to Chester Bird Post 523. 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.
6. Mail application, DD 214, and check to Chester Bird American Legion Post 523, 200 Lilac Drive N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Transfers
Veterans applying for transfers from your current Post to our Post must submit the following:
Completed Member Data Form
Copy of DD 214 or discharge papers
Copy of membership card
Membership dues payment, if current year dues are not paid. If current dues are paid, please pay dues for next year's membership.
Click the Join by Credit Card button below to join or renew via credit card or, if you prefer, download a printable application and pay by check by clicking the Printable Membership Application Form button.