Law Enforcement, EMT and Firefighter Membership Program

As approved at the 2008 International Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, all law enforcement, EMT and firefighters in United States and Canada are eligible to become members without paying dues or per capita taxes for one year of membership. This program does include volunteer, paid, and military law enforcement and firefighters, as well as those that have dropped from our Order and have not received a free year of membership.

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WHO: Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, including Military Law Enforcement and Firefighters
WHAT: These individuals join the Fraternal Order of Eagles for one (1) year at no cost to them or the Aerie/Auxiliary.
  • They pay no local Aerie/Auxiliary dues
  • They pay no initiation fees
  • The Aerie/Auxiliary pays no per capita for their 1st year of membership
WHERE: Every Aerie and Auxiliary in the United States and Canada
WHEN: This campaign started as of September 1, 2008 and will run until changed by the Board of Grand Trustees.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are retired Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, including Military Law Enforcement and Firefighters elegible?
No, the program is for those on "active" duty.
Do these individuals need to be sponsored by two (2) current members of the Order?
Yes, if you would like to meet members or learn where the nearest Aerie is to you, use our Aerie Locator tool found on the Web site.
Do these potential members need to be interviewed, voted on, and initiated?
Yes, as is required in our Constitution and Statutes.
When does the Aerie/Auxiliary start paying per capita tax on the new members?
The first cycle of per capita tax is due the following year upon and contingent on their reenrollment in the Aerie/Auxiliary.
Do the current Law Enforcement, EMT, and Firefighters who are already members get a free year of membership?
No, this campaign is open to new members only.
Do the proposers get credit for the members and qualify for the membership awards?
Yes, all proposers will be acknowledged accordingly.
What about dropped law enforcement, firefighter and EMTs? Can they reenroll for free?
As long as they have been dropped, and their reenrollment application is dated September 1, 2008 or later, they may reenroll and get their first year of membership free.
How are these members reported?
The Secretary will report them using the MMS system, which is ready to record these members. If the Aerie/Auxiliary is not yet set up on the MMS system they should indicate this on the report form next to the individual’s name.
Is there a special application these potential members need to complete?
No, a regular application is used and the member should indicate if they are law enforcement, a firefighter, or an EMT.
Are Law Enforcement, EMT, and Firefighters responsible for paying the $20.00 Charter Fee when applying to a New Aerie/Auxiliary?
Yes, they are responsible for paying the $20.00 Charter Fee.

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