Local Post Basics in MyLegion.org UPDATED: JUNE 2017 1

What is myLegion.org myLegion.org is a free, secure internet site that provides access to member data and more. It is the ‘Members Only’ Section of Legion.Org. 2

Access myLegion.org Access myLegion.org through the Homepage of The American Legion web site at: legion.org 3

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FORGOT PASSWORD? Need Your myLegion.org Password? Have your Post Adjutant call the toll free customer service number : 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 3 3 - 3 3 1 8 (M-F between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST) Speak to a myLegion access representative for posts. Your Post password will only be provided to the current Post Adjutant National has on file. To keep the membership data secure National does not send the user name and/or password via internet. 5

POST OFFICER LOGIN Post Officer Login NOTE: myLegion access information for posts will only be provided to the current post ADJUTANT on f ile with National. 6

The MyLegion Bulletin Board changes routinely with new information. HOME PAGE The MyLegion Bulletin Board changes routinely with new information. 7

SELECT MEMBERS There are three primary ways to select post members you want to View or Update Member Data on: List All Members By ID # By Name

MEMBER INFORMATION

The above navigation buttons do the following: MEMBER INFORMATION Member Information The above navigation buttons do the following: Edit Data: Takes you to the screen where you can edit a member’s data. Member Information: Where you can view the member information. Payment History: Shows when and how a member has paid dues Offices/Commissions: Shows current and past leadership positions. Data Changes: Shows record of past data changes. 10

DATA Member Data Updates Post and Department Levels Can Update member Data District & County Levels Can Only Look at Data DATA 11

Data Updates Approved Data Updates Approved at 5 p.m. EST All data changes are forwarded weekly to Department Headquarters

New Members, Renewals & Transfers

MEMBERS RENEWED ONLINE Member Renewal Search If you use the clear button, then use the calendar arrows to change month or year.

Consolidated Post Report (CPR) Available February through July 1* Can be completed in sections Online Departments Receive Copy Displayed on Member myLegion page Districts/Counties can view and print all CPR’s submitted by their posts. * Check with your department to see when CPR report is due

Consolidated Post Report (CPR) Post “Report Card” of Legion activity It takes “Team Work” to Properly Execute

Registered myLegion Members Registered myLegion Members & Posts Displays all members within your post that have registered in myLegion.org Districts/Counties can view all registered posts

POST REPORTS

Post Reports, is where you can: Obtain reports of Deceased Members Prepare Labels for Printing For Both Legion and Sons of the American Legion Listing - Post Current Roster Letters – Un-renewed post members Letters - HQ Transfer Invitations (Dept HQ Post) Listing - Find Members in My Area (Dept HQ Post) Project Stay Active– Explained in District/County Commander’s Guide

Valuable Post Reports: Contain Important Membership Data Available Any Time Day or Night Easily Shared with Other Post Leaders MyLegion Data Updated Routinely

GLOBAL MEMBER LOOKUP Global Member Search Search for ALL Legion members to assist with transferring members into your post.

Local Post Basics Of myLegion.org myLegion Summary Local Post Basics Of myLegion.org View Post Member Records Update Records Track Online Renewals Generate Post Reports Deceased Members Current Rosters Dept HQ Members Mailing Labels Project Stay Active Submit CPR Data Global Member Look Up