Becoming a Member Is Easy
Just fill out this form and send it to rclbranch96@cogeco.net,
Once your form is processed, the legion will inform you when completed.
It is that easy!
Click to access new-legion_membership-application_en.pdf
Or you could drop by the Branch for a visit. Membership forms are available in the Office. The cost is just over $50 a year – and gets you a copy of the Legion Magazine six times a year as well as membership in the best service/social club in Brockville!
Membership Categories
There are four membership categories, each with different qualifications, and there is space for everyone that supports the Legion’s values. The criteria for each category are as follows:
Ordinary Membership
You may be eligible for Ordinary membership if you have served or are serving in:
- The Canadian Forces or Her Majesty’s Forces (including regular force or reserve force under class “C” service); or
- the Forces or underground forces of any of Her Majesty’s allies in any war, conflict or police action in which Canada was involved; or
- the Merchant Navy or non-military services in an actual theatre of war in which Canada was involved; or
- Her Majesty’s reserve forces including Cadet Instructors on the Cadet Cadre for not less than one year; or
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police or The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary for not less than one year; or
- the Forces of a country while that country was a member of NATO or NORAD in alliance with Canada; or
- the Forces of the United States; or
- the Vietnam War with the Armed Forces of the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea or South Vietnam, and were a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject at the time of service; or
- the Canadian Coast Guard as an officer or crew member who has two or more years active service on the high seas or inland waterways; or
- a city, municipal or provincial police force as a police officer for not less than one year.
Associate Membership
If you do not qualify for Ordinary membership you may be eligible for Associate membership if you:
- are the child, stepchild, adopted child, grandchild, sibling, niece/nephew, widow/er, parent or spouse of someone who is or was eligible for Ordinary membership; or
- are the child of an Associate member; or
- have served in The Royal Canadian Sea, Army or Air Cadets for not less than 3 years; or
- have served as a cadet civilian instructor for not less than 3 years; or
- have served as an officer in the Navy League of Canada for not less than 2 years; or
- have served in the Polish Armed Forces after WWII below the rank of officer; or
- have served in a City, Municipal, Volunteer, Unorganized Territories or Federal Fire Service for not less than one year
- are the spouse, parent or sibling of an associate member who qualified subject to the above criteria.
Affiliate Voting Membership
If you do not qualify for Ordinary or Associate membership but support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion you may apply for Affiliate Voting membership.
Affiliate Non-Voting Membership
If you are a non-Canadian citizen or a non-Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation and support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion, you may apply for Affiliate Non-Voting membership. These members shall have the same rights as all other members except the rights to vote and hold office. A member admitted under this Section is not permitted to apply for voting status unless otherwise qualified.
For further information, please contact the Branch Secretary at 613-345-0473.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary (LA) is an adjunct supporting group to the Legion. The members of the LA undertake a host of activities to assist the Branch, and there is a very active LA in the Brockville Legion. You may become a member of the LA separate from any membership in the Legion itself. In Brockville, the LA run the catering service from the kitchen, amongst other programmes. Contact the Branch Secretary for details at 613-345-0473.
Diamond Jubilee Club
The Diamond Jubilee Club (DJ) is a Club-within-a-Club at the Legion. It is for members 50 years of age and over, and any member of the Legion or the LA can join this Club for a yearly fee of $15. The DJ organize a host of recreational and social activities within the Branch. Contact the Branch Secretary for details at 613-345-0473.