Law Enforcement, EMT and Firefighter Membership Program

To show our appreciation, we offer all Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Military Police, Military Firefighters, and Correctional Officers, one-year complimentary membership with the Eagles. New this year (effective June 1, 2010) is the inclusion of all honorably discharged military members.

Eligibility

WHO: Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, including Military Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and effective June 1st, 2010 honorably discharged military members.

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 civilian Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians 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, Firefighters and honorably discharged military (after June 1st) 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, EMTs, and honorably discharged military (after June 1st)? 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, an EMT, or honorably discharged military (after June 1st).

Are Law Enforcement, EMT, Firefighters, and honorably discharged military members 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.