Membership
Why Join the Legion?
Why Join
The Legion is Canada’s foremost Veteran support and community service organization. Join our legion and help us improve the lives of those who served. Support our communities, and remember the Fallen. Members have many benefits.
Benefits Include:
- An official Legion membership card and pin.
- A monthly member newsletter with the latest news and member opportunities.
- Thousands of deals and discounts from local and national retailers.
- Opportunities to participate in member sports, activities, and sweepstakes.
- A paid subscription to Legion Magazine.
- Volunteer opportunities through your Legion branch.
- Chances to add your voice to local and national Legion efforts.
- Exclusive member products at the Legion Poppy Store.
Ways to Join
There are two ways you can join
1. Online at the national website. Use your credit card to join the Dominion branch. They fill in the transfer form below and bring it to the Tara Legion.
2. Or apply directly. Download the Adobe Acrobat application form (linked below). Print it off, complete it, and drop it off at the bar. You can also email it as an attachment to our email address.
Did you know?
Membership to the Tara Legion is $65 annually and you don’t have to be a Veteran to join. Any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older is welcome to become a member of the Legion.
NEW FOR 2026 ONLY
During our 100th anniversary, all new members can join The Legion for free for 2026. (January through December). See the 2026 application form below.
Types of Membership
There are four types of membership
1. Ordinary – Includes still serving and retired military, reservists, RCMP, police officers, Canadian Coast Guard, and others listed in the General By-Laws.
2. Associate – Includes parents, spouses, widows, widowers, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces as well as nephews of a person who is or was eligible for Ordinary membership.
3. Affiliate (Voting) – Includes Canadian citizens or Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who support The Royal Canadian Legion’s aim and objectives and are not eligible for ordinary or associate membership.
4. Affiliate (Non-Voting) – Includes non-Canadian citizens or a non-Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation who support the Royal Canadian Legion’s aim and objectives.
Worldwide Membership Numbers
They speak for themselves
Join Us For Free in 2026
2026 marks the Royal Canadian Legion’s Centenary, and we’re inviting all Canadians to become part of our story. Join as a Centenary member for free, enjoy exclusive member benefits and make a difference for Canada’s Veterans.
Your membership will help strengthen the Legion and our support for Veterans and the community we live in. Plus, there are a lot of great ways to get involved and have fun through Branch 383.
You can contact us via any of the methods listed here.
The Legion's BIG 100 Giveaway
2026 is the Legion’s Centenary year and one of the exciting ways we’re celebrating is by partnering with Ford Dealers of Canada to offer every Legion Member three chances to drive away in a brand-new Ford F-150 STX! Start by renewing your Membership and you’ll be automatically entered. After you renew, you can add two more chances by shopping and donating!
Renew Your Membership
Renew online or by phone before December 19, 2026 and be automatically entered for a chance to win!
Shop the Legion’s Store
The first time you shop on the Legion’s store after you renew your membership, you’re entered for another chance to win!
Donate to the Poppy Fund
Donate online to the Poppy Fund after you renew, and be automatically entered for another chance to win!
See how your membership can help you save
As part of the Legion’s MembershipPerks program, you and your family can save $1000s per year at local and national retailers.
Have you created your Membership Account at the Legion's Membership Services website?
If you haven’t yet, it’s very straightforward and will grant you further access to your account information, and make renewing your membership quick and easy. Click on the Learn More button below.
You have the option to pay for your membership by e-transfer, at the Branch, or by mailing your cheque to:
Tara Legion Branch 383
PO Box 319
Tara, ON, Canada
N0H 2N0
E-Transfer to: secretary@taralegion383.ca
Learn how to set up your online account on the Legion Membership Services Website with these instructions.
2026 General Meeting Schedule
We are making it easier for you to schedule the General Meetings into your calendar. You may also download a PDF version so you can print it out.
