OUR MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW
"Building a Brighter Future for our Veterans."
Membership Theme
"Leading the Way by Building a Brighter Future"
Department Headquarters
Construction Site
The Department President
General Contractor
Department Membership Chairman
Superintendent
Auxiliary Division Presidents
Sub-Contractors
Division Vice Presidents
Sub-Contractors
Auxiliary District Presidents
Job Foremen
District Vice Presidents
Job Foremen
The ALA Members
Journeymen/Bricklayers
The ALA Juniors
Apprentices
DIVISION AND DISTRICT THEMES
District 2: Trowel
District 3: Level
District 4: Brick Hammer
District 5: Line Block and Line
District 7: Twigs and Line Pins
District 8: Brush
District 9: Cutting Saw
District 10: Weather Jointer
District 11: Rake Jointer
District 12: Tuck Pointer
District 14: Round Jointer
District 14: Grinder
District 15: Tape Measure
District 16: Grout Bag
District 20: Saw
District 17: Safety Glasses
District 18: Line Bar
District 19: Square
District 21: Brick Tongs
District 22: Wall Tiles
District 23: Wheelbarrow
District 24: Hod and Hod Ladder
District 25: Scaffolding
MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Kathy's Kittens, the Cat's Meow Plaque
to the Unit with the highest percentage of membership by July 1st.
Sue CC's Two Timer's Plaque
to the Unit with the highest numerical gain in membership by July 1st. (10-150 members)
Jo's Starlighter's Plaque
to the Unit with the highest numerical gain in membership by July 1st. (151 and over members)
Pat's Knight's Plaque
to the Unit for the highest numerical gain in Junior membership by July 1st.
Double D Boot Kickers Plaque
to the District for the highest percent of membership by July 1st. Vice President gets citation in a blue folder. (Districts up to 1000 members)
Department Plaque
to the District for the highest percent of membership by July 1st. Vice President gets citation in a blue folder. (Districts 1001 and above members)
Sharon's Halo Plaque
to the Division for the highest percent of membership by July 1st. Vice President gets citation in a blue folder.
Target Date Awards to the first-place districts in each division and first-place division at the target dates.
For any District President/Vice President and Division President/Vice President that are goal by opening of Patriotic Conference, they will receive one free night at hotel or monetary equivalent if not staying in hotel because of location (live in the area). MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
To the Division and the 2 Districts with the highest percentage in membership on January 26, 2025. To include the President and Vice President. Winners will receive a Jacket and a breakfast ticket if they are present for the program on February 11th and the breakfast on February 12th.
- The first Division to reach 102%, the President and the Vice President will receive $150.00 each.
- The first District to reach 102%, the President and the Vice President will receive $75.00 each.
Goal Units by our birthday 11-10-2025 get $25.00
Any goal unit by Department Convention gets two brick red pins and a certificate.
At Family Caravan (January) the Unit that brings the most membership at each stop will receive an award. To be determined.
to the District that helps organize and participates in the most Unit Revitalizations.
Watch the ALA Today and Department website for recommendations on how to increase engagement and the membership experience.
TRAVELING PINS
October 19, 2024
Division President & Vice President highest percentage in membership and District President and Vice President highest percentage in membership
December 7, 2024
Division President & Vice President highest percentage in membership and District President and Vice President highest percentage in membership
March 21, 2025
Division President & Vice President highest percentage in membership and District President & Vice President highest percentage in membership. If 100%, they may keep their necklaces
July 11, 2025
Division President & Vice President highest percentage in membership and District President and Vice President highest percentage in membership
MEMBERSHIP FORMS AND REPORTS
MORE RESOURCES
Log into the National Website to access these items
Paid Up for Life Membership Application
Unit Guide Book
New Member Welcome Flyer
10 Plus 3 in 2023 Award
Membership Guidelines & Procedures
The Legion Family Membership Application
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Head to the National's website to learn how to become a part of The American Legion Auxiliary of Illinois.