MEMBERSHIP

I.    PROCESSING MEMBERSHIP (old School)

For those who process Membership on-line go to the end of
this Section

 

'When processing membership, always double check all paperwork. Errors can cause delays in processing
at Department and National levels."

 

- Urge EVERY POST MEMBER to carry a few AMVETS application forms with him/her.

- Make certain that every Post member knows about Post, Department, and National incentive programs

 

A. ANNUAL MEMBERS

An annual member pays their dues for the Membership Year. The membership year is from Sep 1 – Aug 31. There are two types of annual members: new members, and renewal members

 

1.  New  Members

For new annual members you will need to provide the member with a membership card. Have the member fill out an application in its entirety. After determining his/her eligibility and he/she has been accepted as a member, complete a "blank" membership card. Fill in all the information they have provided, the more accurate a member's data is, the better.

 

The card is made in 4-part carbon copy: 1 - Member's card, 2 - National copy (white), 3 - Department copy (yellow), and 4 - Post copy (pink). It is recommended that you type the card, but if you write it out, use pen and press firmly.

 

REMEMBER: This card represents the new member's initiation into AMVETS and should be as neat as possible - not only to make a good first impression, but also to ensure that correct information goes into the computer data base. If corrections are to be made on the Post, Department or National carbon copy of the card, PLEASE DO SO NEATLY. This information will be going into the computer just as typed.

 

TO ORDER MORE BLANK CARDS, PLEASE CONTACT DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

 

2. Renewal Members

National Headquarters generates pre-printed membership cards for each annual member that was paid for the previous year. The State Department will forward each Post their members' cards for issuance at the beginning of the membership year.

 

 

PROCEDURE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF RENEWAL CARDS:

- Member pays dues.

- Member's pre-printed card is pulled

- Member's card is signed by Post Adjutant

- Member is given the card, or card is mailed to the member. Member is asked to supply additional information on      date of birth, period of service and date joined, and email address, if not already provided.

- National and Department copies of the Membership card are forwarded to the Department with the correct dues        amount along with the Dues Remittance Form (D&R) and Dues Recap Form. Make sure that any corrections or          additions are made

- Post copy of membership card is filed - we suggest alphabetical order

- Remember to double check all paperwork.

 

 

NOTE: Post copy of the membership card has areas on the back to record information on each member. This is for the Post's benefit should they choose to use it, however it is totally up to the discretion of the Post.

 

 

When submitting annual members, a Dues Remittance Form (D&R) is necessary; please type or print clearly. Each member is listed on the D&R; renewals should also show their member ID numbers; this is when you use the provided labels. The Department and National copies of the new member cards must be mailed in the membership submission. Listing names in alphabetical order helps to coordinate your Post records with Department and National. ATTACH the Department and National copies of the cards to the Department and National copies of the D&R. Retain the Post copies for your files. Fill out the Dues Recap Form (see box at bottom of page).

 

The National portion of the membership dues per annual member is $15.00 and the Department portion is $10.00. ONE check should be submitted to the Department. This is reflected on the Dues Recap Form which should always be sent with any membership submission.

 

Mail or give your new member his card. (A window envelope works nicely).

 

NOTE: Membership should be transmitted to the State Department in a timely manner. It is recommended that each Post submit membership at least once a month, after your Post Membership meeting. Do not hold membership under any circumstances. Your new member deserves to have his membership processed IMMEDIATELY. *Remember to double check all paperwork!*

 

 

All forms mentioned can be found on our Department website: www.ohamvets.org, under the "Resources" tab if you click on “Forms”.

 

 

B. LIFE MEMBERSHIP

• Life memberships are initiated at the Post level by using a Life Member Transmittal Form. Please fill the form out completely and legibly. DO NOT list any life member on the D&R form.

• The cost of a life membership is as followed: annual - $30.00 or Life - 55 years and under $500, 56-65 years $400, 66 years and older$300

• The life member may purchase a GOLD LIFE CARD through the National Headquarters. A special form will need to be submitted for a GOLD Card.

 

 

C. ​CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Changes in address can be submitted on the AMVETS Post Roster Update-Change of Member Data Form, or on the Membership Renewal Card (marked in area designated for changes). Send the information to Department Headquarters. Please include the member I.D. number whenever possible. You can email these changes to the Department at admin@ohamvets.org.

 

 

D. REQUEST FOR DUPLICATE or REPLACEMENT CARDS

Annual or Life Member - use a replacement card form and send to Department - there is a $5.00 charge.

 

Be sure to send forms in along with payment noted on the Dues Recap Form.

 

 

E. TRANSFERS

Any member of AMVETS in good standing may change his/her membership from one post and Department to another with the APPROVAL OF BOTH POSTS and if applicable, BOTH DEPARTMENTS concerned, without repaying current annual dues.

 

Life Members who transfer and wish to replace theft membership card with one indicating their new post number, must fill out the Request for Duplicate Life Card Form and remit $5.00 for the card.

 

NOTE: During the period between June 1st through August 31st, an ANNUAL Member who wishes to transfer and who has not paid his current year dues is asked to just pay his dues and renew at the Post of his choice. If he has renewed for the current year, then we can and will transfer him/her with the completion of a transfer form.

 

NOTE: In order to qualify as a Delegate or Alternate Delegate at a National Convention, an AMVET must be a member of the Post to which he/she has transferred to, for at least six (6) months prior to the Convention.

 

 

F. DECEASED MEMBERS

If a member of your Post passes away, please notify Department Headquarters immediately, utilizing the Deceased Member Notification Form. Memorial Certificates for presentation to the decedent's family can be obtained through National Headquarters. If there is a preprint, please attach it to the Deceased Form. DO NOT hold deceased members until the end of the year. It is not fair to the family.

 

 

All forms mentioned can be found on our Department website, www.ohamvets.orq, under the "Forms" section of the “Resources” tab. If you need help obtaining them, call Department at 614-431-6990.