Membership Info | Marine Corps League

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
& DUES

Regular members are Marines, Marine Veterans, or FMF Navy personnel. United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine Veterans are all welcomed to apply as Associate Members.

Regular Membership

Only persons who are serving, or who have served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, or United States Navy personnel attached to the Marine Corps, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days, and persons who are serving or have served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points shall be eligible for regular membership in the Marine Corps League.

Proof of honorable service in the United States Marine Corps or United States Marine Corps Reserve is required in the form of Honorable Discharge, DD-214, active/reserve I.D., or other documentation that substantiates proof of service as a United States Marine or FMF Navy personnel.

Associate Membership

Those individuals not qualified for regular membership in the Marine Corps League, or Marine Corps League Auxiliary (if and when such a detachment organization does or shall exist), who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter, may upon application to the Detachment be accepted for associate membership in the Marine Corps League and Detachment # 066. If the applicant for associate membership has served with another service branch, he/she shall have served under honorable conditions. Proof of such service may be required.

Associate members, upon acceptance, will pay dues in the same amounts as prescribed for regular members, including initiation fees. A membership pin and membership card similar to the design and style of the approved regular membership pin and membership card, indicating "Associate Member" will be issued by National Headquarters. Uniform and cover, including ornamental device/emblems and lettering will be established by the National Uniform committee, and will be enforced by the Detachment. An associate member shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and benefits of a regular member, except as provided herein. Such member may not vote nor hold elective office (specifically Commandant, Sr. Vice Commandant, Jr. Vice Commandant, Judge Advocate) within the Detachment, nor any elected or staff offices at Department or National level.

An associate member in the Detachment may hold staff officer or appointed positions, and may vote on the internal affairs of the Detachment or on matters not affecting Marine Corps League policy. Associate members may not vote on any membership application for regular membership.

Honorary Membership

An honorary membership may be issued, at the discretion of the Detachment Commandant and/or the elected Board of Trustees (Officer Board) to those persons who have been of extraordinary service to the Nation, to the community, to the United States Marine Corps, and/or the Marine Corps League.

The honorary member will not be entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits available to a regular or associate member. A suitable certificate will be issued to honor the occasion. Payment of dues or initiation fees is not required; however, such membership will not be entitled to the official publications of the Marine Corps League. Membership card certificate will be available from National Headquarters.

Life Membership

Any member of the Marine Corps League in good standing may become a Life Member upon proper payment of the required fee as set forth in the National bylaws, Section 645, Paragraph b, following the procedures and application process set forth therein. Detachment applicants for life member status must have been a member of the Detachment, and in good standing, for a minimum period of one (1) year.

Initial Membership Process

STEP 1 - Discover What We are About

Learn about the Marine Corps League, our local detachment and what we do. Look over our website and Facebook page. Maybe talk to a member or attend a meeting. We strive to have a place for every Marine or or Corpsmen to fit in, and we always welcome new members and ideas. Our meetings are open to anyone wishing to attend and learn more.

STEP 2 - Fill out an Application

Submit the Membership Application using form on the "Application" tab on this page. You can also find a copy that you can download and fill out so that you can bring it to a meeting with you. If you do not know the answer to a question on the application please leave it blank and we can help you fill it in.

*Please do not put any credit card information on the downloadable application. The form has not been updated, but neither National nor our detachment, wants you information exposed.

STEP 3 - Submit Proof of Service

On the Application there is also a button to add proof of service documentation. Proof of Service is usually a DD214, or ID cards for current active duty or reservists. Other forms proving service may be acceptable. Please check with us if you have any questions.

*Associate Members do not need to submit proof of service.

STEP 4 - Pay Initial Dues

On the Dues tab of this page, select "New Member Registration" in order to pay your initial dues of $42 (Prorated to $30 after March 1st).

These dues will be good until August. All members dues expire on August 31st no matter what month a member may have joined. In order to remain in good standing members must renew their dues prior to August 31st each year, or become a life time member.

STEP 5 - Get Sworn In

The final step to become a member is to attend a meeting and be sworn in as a new member. We typically have guests/new applicants introduce themselves during the meeting and then conduct the swearing in ceremony.

STEP 6 - Find your Place

Our detachment remains pretty active. Whether you join for the comradery or to actively serve, we have many different activities and aspects.

We attended and host multiple events through out the year, get involved in service projects, present awards to Boy Scouts and other community members, run a scholarship program and the local Toys For Tots campaign. We also have multiple committees that members can serve on.

If you have ideas on how we can improve our detachment for you and other members, we would like to hear more. This is your Marine Corps League, make it what you want it to be.

Do Everything in Person

One of the easiest ways to join is to just so up in person. We always have applications at the meeting and they do not take long to fill out. You can fill one out prior to the start of the meeting, pay the initial dues and those applying for Regular membership can show their proof of service all in just a couple of minutes. Or if you miss any part of the online application process you can also take care of that in person at one of our monthly meetings each third Tuesday of the Month. 1800 at Black Gold Harley-Davidson. 1007 State Highway 121, Allen, TX 75013

Transfer Membership Process

If you are new to the area but were a member of the Marine Corps League at your previous location, transfer your membership over and join your local family. You will need to make sure you are current on your dues at your previous detachment and have them fill out the "losing Detachment portion of the Transfer Request form which can be found on the Member Transfer tab of this page. We look forward to you joining our ranks.

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Application for Membership

Application is good for all types of memberships. Upon completion you will still need to pay annual dues online or in person, and be sworn in at a meeting.

First name

Last name

Phone

Select an Address

Birth date:

Enlistment/Commissioning date:

Date of discharge/retirement/seperation:

Type of Application

Regular

Renewal

Membership Type

Regular

Associate

Dual

Have you ever been convicted of a felony

Yes

If yes is checked, I agree to waive my rights under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of membership in the Marine Corps League.

I hereby apply for membership in the LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Detachment, Marine Corps League and agree to pay $42 for one year's membership*

Thank you for your application. Please remember to submit $42 for annual dues, and attend a future meeting to be sworn in as a new member.

You may also download the application to fill out and bring to a future meeting.

Regular Dues

Please select an option below to pay your membership fees. Remember if you are a new member you will also need to submit an application, provide proof of service and attend a meeting to be sworn in.

All current Members and Associate Member dues expire on August 31st regardless of the month the member joined.

*The first year of membership for Active Duty Personnel is free.

Lifetime Membership Upgrade

Lifetime members never have to worry about paying membership dues again, and continue to receive the Semper Fi magazine.

The detachment also receives a percentage back every year based off of the number of life time members they have.

*Must have been a member or associate member of the League for at least one year. Must be in good sanding (currently up to date on dues).

Age 35 & Under - $1000

New Memeber Registration - $42

Annual Memeber Renewal - $42