Access your post’s Expired Members listings under the Find Members in my Area section on mylegion.org. Post adjutants and commanders only have access to this.
Build and maintain a relationship with military installations. Refer to the publication Access Granted for details on how.
Build and maintain a relationship with the person in charge of veteran admissions and/or veteran student organizations that may be on college campuses.
Network with first responders, civic and community organizations, as well as other veteran service organizations to expand your pool of potential members.
Ensure that your post is building its brand
Send a localized version of the post’s CPR to the media outlets in your area, and publish this same information in the post’s newsletter.
Make sure your post is actively participating in at least one program, and that it is done WELL. See American Legion programs.
Make sure your post is an asset to the community; inform them of your post’s programs, participation in parades, service activities, etc.
Be seen in your Legion apparel.
Don’t narrow your focus to veterans in only one or two war eras. Any veteran may be eligible, but you won’t know if you don’t ask!