Department Resources

    Department Governance

    4 Rules of a Program revised final 81.1 KB MOU between TAL and the Department of Washington Charter Restoration dated 03-10-2025 83.7 KB National Constitution & By-Laws 211.7 KB WA Constitution & ByLaws (7-14-2024) 324.7 KB

    Annual Reports

    Consolidated Post Report 2023-24 - Fillable 842.8 KB District Conference Work Sheet 41.3 KB IRS Inclusion Letter 90.4 KB SAL Consolidated Squadron Report - Fillable 855.4 KB

    Membership

    2025 Membership Target Dates 240.1 KB 2025 Membership Transmittal - fillable 287.3 KB Brief History of The American Legion 824.4 KB Buddy Check Toolkit 480.9 KB Member Data Form - Fillable 149.0 KB Membership Application (2021) 1.3 MB Membership PR Guide 2.1 MB Membership Welcome Tool Kit 2025 426.6 KB SAL Membership Application - fillable 150.1 KB This is the American Legion (brochure) 1.2 MB Why You Should Belong (brochure) 1.5 MB

    Cancellation of Post/Squadron Charters

    Post Charter Cancel Check List 121.7 KB Post Charter Cancel Form 148.1 KB Post-Sqdn Charter Cancel and Merger Guidelines 150.1 KB SAL (Sqdn Only) Cancel Form 132.5 KB

    Sons of The American Legion

    Detachment Volunteer of The Year 91.0 KB SAL Consolidated Squadron Report - Fillable 855.4 KB SAL Manual of Ceremony & Prayer 447.0 KB SAL Member Data Form 128.6 KB SAL Membership Application - fillable 150.1 KB SAL Membership Transmittal (Sep2022) 157.3 KB SAL National Constitution and By-Laws 151.7 KB SAL Squadron Handbook 416.4 KB SAL Travel Vouchers 59.7 KB

    WDVA Info

    Executive Board PowerPoint -8-2024 280.7 KB WDVA Program Overview_1-2025 2.2 MB WDVA_Overview-of-Programs-and-Services-Oct 2024_American Legion 6.0 MB

    Recruitment Materials

    Brief History of The American Legion 824.4 KB Membership Application (2021) 1.3 MB Recruitment Flyer (Legion Emblem) 592.7 KB Recruitment Flyer (Legion Family) 652.9 KB Recruitment Flyer (Uncle Sam) 1,006.9 KB This is the American Legion (brochure) 1.2 MB Why You Should Belong (brochure) 1.5 MB

    Programs

    4 Rules of a Program revised final 81.1 KB C&Y Scholarship Application 100.1 KB EBS Quick Facts - Students-Parents-Educators 108.3 KB EBS Recruiters Guide 975.7 KB JSS - How to Start a Post Program 399.7 KB Oratorical Contest Quick Reference 82.5 KB Oratorical Recruiter Guide 517.1 KB

    Publications

    Chaplain's Handbook 799.7 KB Chaplain's How-To Manual 2.8 MB District Commander Guide 372.0 KB Membership PR Guide 2.1 MB Membership Welcome Tool Kit 2025 426.6 KB National Constitution & By-Laws 211.7 KB Post Adjutants Guide 447.0 KB Post Officers Guide 1.5 MB Public Relations Toolkit 6.0 MB Resolutions & Reports 613.3 KB

    National Awards

    National Employer - 9 AWARDS INFORMATION AND NOMINATION FORMS 164.9 KB National Membership Awards Program Manual 430.0 KB Veterans Employment and Education Awards 749.1 KB

    Training Materials

    Be The One 157.7 KB Conflict Resolution 1.6 MB Dispelling Parliamentary Myths-National 1.0 MB Resolutions 679.5 KB Resp of DOW DEC members 1.2 MB WDVA Program Overview_1-2025 2.2 MB

    Community Awards

    911 Operator of the Year Nomination 133.8 KB Educator of the Year Entry Form 112.5 KB EMT of the Year Nomination 133.2 KB Firefighter of the Year Nomination 109.1 KB Humanitarian of the Year Nomination 133.3 KB Law & Order Award Guidelines 140.4 KB Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Nomination 133.9 KB

    Ceremonial Rifles

    M1 Garand Ops & Maintenance Guide (v5) 2.8 MB Military Equipment Info (POG) 263.2 KB Request for Ceremonial Rifles & Equipment 87.4 KB Rifle Inventory Form 186.9 KB

    Flag Advocacy

    US Flag Code 56.9 KB

    Vouchers

    Band Travel Voucher 56.4 KB Band Voucher 112.2 KB Baseball Voucher 112.2 KB Commander Travel Voucher 56.5 KB Commander Voucher 112.5 KB EBS Voucher 112.2 KB SAL Travel Vouchers 59.7 KB Service Division Travel 56.3 KB Service Division Voucher 112.2 KB TAL Travel Voucher 56.3 KB TAL Voucher 112.2 KB

    Miscellaneous Information

    DoD Identity Awareness Protection & Management (3/2021) 21.9 MB Guide for Women Veterans 1.4 MB IRS Tax Guide for Veteran Orgs (Pub 3386) 253.6 KB LIT Insurance 169.3 KB Request for Emblem Usage 80.1 KB VA Puget Sound Patient Guide 2024 FINAL 5.3 MB Washington Nonprofit Handbook (2022) 1.9 MB

    IRS & Tax Exemption

    IRS Tax Guide For Veterans' Organizations (Pub 3386) 253.6 KB IRS Tax Umbrella Info 4.4 MB WA Nonprofit Handbook (2022) 1.9 MB

    Midwinter Conference Reports

    Book of Reports - 20250201 2.0 MB

    National Security/Emergency

    Disaster Preparedness Guide 1.3 MB NEF Application 133.3 KB NEF Preparation Guide 812.0 KB

    Convention Awards

    Adios_Amigos - Claude A. Race Visitation Friendship Award 51.1 KB Arlington Post 76 Community Service Award 15.5 KB Doris R. Gross Energy Award 9.9 KB Dr. Harry A. Kretzler Post History Award 20.5 KB Dr. Louis S. Dewey Rehabilitation Award 13.0 KB Frank N. Brooks Child Welfare Award 17.3 KB Henry E. Lamb, Jr. Special Olympics Award 12.2 KB J.S. Cooper Publicity Award 12.1 KB James L. Grant Employment Award 13.3 KB Legionnaire of the Year 12.6 KB Robert Westphal Volunteer Service Officer of the Year Award 10.0 KB Sally A. Bennett Chaplain Award 10.1 KB Service Girls Post 204 Education Award 9.8 KB Stephen F. Chadwick Boy Scout's Advancement Award 10.0 KB Vernon Hill National Security Award 24.8 KB William D. Welsh Award for Americanism 73.7 KB

    Temporary Financial Assistance

    TFA Application (5/2020) 369.9 KB TFA Brochure 271.3 KB