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THE AMERICAN LEGION

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Dear Sample,

In recognition of your service, patriotism and commitment to our country, and tothe United States XXX Marine Corps XXX, it’s my honor to invite you to accept alifetime of benefits from The American Legion.

Your military service made a difference.

Today, our country is free because of the service and sacrifice of people like you.You can take pride in knowing that your military service helped make the United Statesof America the greatest country on earth.

To honor your service in the XXX Marine Corps XXX, and your loyalty to TheAmerican Legion, you’re invited to join an elite group of American Legion memberswho are entitled to a full complement of lifelong benefits, discounts, and savings forthemselves and their families.

Fewer than 8% of American Legion members belong to this exclusive group andby accepting membership today, you can receive:

• An immediate savings of $100.

• A $500 Travel Savings Certificate.

• A lifetime of exclusive member benefits... and much more.

Sample, this exclusive lifetime membership in The American Legion

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billed to your credit card, each payment is only $XXX.XX.

Or, you can make a one-time payment of $XXXX.XX and enjoy $100 in instant savings.

Whatever payment plan you choose – twelve monthly payments or one payment – onceyour Paid Up For Life dues are fulfilled, you’ll never pay another dime in American Legiondues. And your member benefits are guaranteed for life!

Sample, taking advantage of just a few of your member benefits each year can pay backyour dues over the course of your life! Most importantly, you’ll be showing your long-termcommitment to your fellow veterans.

Please don’t wait to respond.

You know that while serving our country, others were content to enjoy the benefits of yoursacrifice. The same is true with your membership in The American Legion.

We can do the job without you but we will be much stronger with you.

Please don’t delay. Show your fellow veterans and their families that you’re in this fight forthe long haul by filling in the Paid Up For Life Acceptance Certificate I’ve enclosed andmailing it back to me today.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Daniel S. WheelerNational Adjutant

P.S. Sample, you’ll find that I’ve enclosed some free address labels as a thank you for yourcurrent American Legion membership. I hope you’ll enjoy them but please treat the attachedcalling card more carefully. It has our Member Support Center’s contact information andshould be put in a safe place for when you or your family may have questions regarding yourAmerican Legion benefits. But for now, please mail your completed Acceptance Certificateback. I’m enclosing a pre-addressed envelope to speed your reply.

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The American Legion. Last year alone, we…

• Managed 140,978 veteran benefit cases for veterans and provided direct financial support to struggling military families.

• Promoted increased funding and staffing to ensure high-quality VA mental health care. Worked tirelessly to reduce the VA claims backlog and the unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Opposed increases in TRICARE fees, deductibles, and pharmacy co-payments. And fought to eliminate military sexual assaults and dismantle the culture that condones it.

• Distributed comfort items for troops recovering from war wounds in our military hospitals and transition units through Operation Comfort Warriors.

• Produced and managed more than 1,200 veteran-employment events nationwide.

Friend, there’s no better way to honor your fellow veterans, your family and your community than by becoming a Paid Up For Life member of The American Legion.

Much of our influence in Congress comes from our large number of members and your lifetime membership will help keep our numbers high and strengthen our political effectiveness.

With an increasing number of veterans returning home from Iraq andAfghanistan, the aging population of veterans from earlier wars, plus plannedbudget cutbacks, it’s more important than ever that we keep our politicalinfluence strong.

You know the sacrifices the brave men and women still on active duty—along with their families—make every day.

You also know how difficult it is for active duty personnel to speak out forthemselves. Even retired veterans find it tough to get decent medical care andother promised benefits through the VA.

Yet The American Legion always finds a way to get things done and now I need you to show your long-term commitment to The American Legion, toyour fellow veterans, and to their families.

Paid Up For Life membership includes membership and privileges in our national organization and in your local post. We base dues for lifetimemembership on your age and when paid over twelve equal payments and

is officially known as “Paid Up For Life” membership.

More than 177,000 Legion members have already accepted membership intothis exclusive group and are among our most faithful, most committed, and mostloyal members. By joining with those who have already accepted lifetimemembership, you’ll be saying:

“I believe in America and I’m making a commitment to protect the rights of our service members – those who have served our country and those who are still on active duty. I’m in this fight for the long haul.”

As a Paid Up For Life member, you’ll be assured all the benefits ofAmerican Legion membership for life. Even if your local post increases itsdues, you’re covered. You will never have to pay another penny inmembership dues.

And in addition to your $500 Travel Savings Certificate, you’ll getlifetime access to all the benefits, discounts, and exclusive savings. Inaddition to all the benefits that may be added during your lifetime, your PaidUp For Life membership entitles you to:

• Savings at thousands of hotels and motels, car rental agencies and moving companies.

• Discounts on eyewear for you and your family.

• Added savings through The American Legion’s prescription drug plan.

• Discounts on home computers and home appliances.

• Subscription to our monthly publication, The American Legion Magazine.

You can see more of the benefits of membership on the Summary ofBenefits insert I’ve enclosed. It’s a long list of savings and benefits but evenif you don’t take advantage of the tangible benefits, becoming a Paid Up ForLife member serves an even greater purpose.

Why your lifetime membership matters

Today, The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs… fighting for better active-dutypay… improved housing for active-duty families… improvements to help theVA’s medical system… plus our ongoing efforts to help you and your family get the full medical, educational and insurance benefits you’ve earned.

No other organization does more for America’s veterans than

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A FREE $500 Travel Savings Certificate!In addition to your lifetime memberbenefits, you’ll receive a certificate for$500 in travel savings. It’s our way ofrewarding your service to our countryand your loyalty to The AmericanLegion. You’ve earned this.

To receive your exclusive offer and become a lifetime member, complete your Acceptance Certificate and mail it backtoday in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope. Your $500 Travel Savings Certificate will be mailed to you as soon as yourinitial payment is made and your Paid Up For Life application is approved.

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AUTO RENTALS ––Members can receive special discounts with AVIS, BUDGET,ALAMO, HERTZ or NATIONAL CAR RENTAL. Save 5-25% on daily, weekly and monthly rates.

GOV VACATION REWARDS –– Members can get thebest discount available on travel including airfare, hotel, rentalcars, vacation packages, cruises, and more.

VETERANS HOLIDAYS ––This program offers members the opportunity to rent afurnished condominium for 2-8 people, for an entire week, for less than they would pay for a single hotel room.

DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM –– Members and dependants can save up to 20% or morethrough CVS/CAREMARK.

LIFE LINE SCREENING –– Member discounts onpotentially life-saving health screenings.

DISCOUNTS ON HEARING AIDS — Members, family and extended family are eligible forhearing care discounts from HearPO. Benefits include: low-price guarantee; access to over 2,700 locations nationwide;over 1000 models; free 60-day trial period; free multi-yearsupply of batteries (160 cells).

EYE CARE/WEAR PLAN –– EyeMed Vision Care provides discounts on the purchase ofeye examinations and eyewear. Members and dependantscan save up to 40% off vision care products and servicespurchased at network locations.

BENEFIT ASSISTANCE —The American Legion helps all veterans in obtaining full veteranmedical and educational benefits. As well as assistance in preparingVA claims.

VETERANS REPRESENTATION —The American Legion is the most effective and dependableadvocate of veterans issues and is fighting for better pay for those onactive duty and improved housing for their families. In May 2014, toprotest the VA’s poor oversight of its medical services, TheAmerican Legion called for the resignations of top VA officials. Sickand wounded returning from deployment must have timely andquality medical care!

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT — The American Legion works withthe Department of Labor on National Employment and Training Programsfor veterans and with the President’s Committee on Employment ofPeople with Disabilities and its Committee on Disabled Veterans.

MEMBERS’ MONTHLY MAGAZINE — You’ll receive a lifetimesubscription to The American Legion Magazine. Each issue is packedwith news, articles and stories designed for America’s veterans.

myLegion.org — This website is designed to connect members of The American Legion to their Post and Department (state) leadership,other veterans with similar interests, and the vast array of services offeredat every level of the organization.

Assistance with Your Veteran Benefits

Added Medical Benefits

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WYNDHAM HOTEL GROUP ––Save 20% off the “Best Available Rate” at thousands ofparticipating locations throughout the world!

NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES ANDALLIED VAN LINES — Preferred savings of 50% ormore on interstate (state-to-state) moving and in-transit storage.

BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL — Members now receive up to a 20% discount off local orone-way truck rentals at over 2,800 Budget Truck Rentallocations nationwide.

SEARS COMMERCIAL ––Exclusive member discounts on appliances and major household itemsare available through a toll-free number.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM –– Receive discounts through 1-800-flowers.com, the world’s #1 online florist.

LIFE INSURANCE THROUGH MUTUAL OF OMAHA ––Members aged 45-85 are eligible for guaranteed issue whole life policies.(May not be available in all states.)

USAA –– Provides a full range of financial products including: insurance,banking, investments, and financial advice. As an American Legion member,you are eligible to join. There are no membership fees to join USAA andwhen you sign up, your eligible family members can join USAA as well.

NOTE: These discount offers are valid at participating locations and are not valid with any other discounts or special prices. The American Legion does not guarantee any discounts.

MOTEL 6 ––Members receive a 15% discount at any of the 1,100 pet-friendlyMotel 6 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

DELL COMPUTERS —Members can save up to 30% off tablets and computers andreceive discounts on electronics/accessories.

APPLE COMPUTERS —Now you can save up to 17% on select Apple and thirdparty products.

LifeStation –– Members can receive special discounted rates on a medical alert system and a free extra item.

SUMMARY OF Paid Up For Life MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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With Paid Up For Life membership, you and your family receive lifetime discounts, services, and member-only privileges. (Turn over for details.) Plus, you get an exclusive benefit that money can’t buy.

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� Veterans and their families are entitled to…• The expertise, experience and assistance of a Membership

Support Specialist.• A certified professional who can help you file claims with the VA.• All The American Legion benefits for which you qualify for life.• The help you or your family need to cut through the VA’s red tape.

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Plus, your membership helps support over 2,500 Scouting units across the United States… American Legion Baseball for about80,000 young people… Boys State toteach young men in 48 states how ourfederal government works… ourNational High School OratoricalContest to promote a betterunderstanding of the U.S.Constitution… our Child WelfareFoundation to provide financialsupport to children’s causes… local blood drives and much more.

� Nationwide The American Legion…• Managed 8,496 disability claims appeals for veterans. • Provided direct financial support to struggling military families.• Awarded no fewer than 314 National Emergency Fund

grants to veterans and their families who suffered losses to natural disasters.

• Participated in 116 veteran job fairs to help veterans in need of work.

• Continued Operation Comfort Warriors to distribute comfort items for troops recovering from war wounds in our military hospitals and transition units.

• Today, nearly 30,000 volunteers serve 850,000 hours annually at various VA medical centers, community-based outpatient centers, Vet Centers, nursing homes, state veterans homes and other facilities that support hospitalized veterans.

• Our Family Support Network provides financial assistance,

lawn mowing, baby-sitting and other assistance to families of service members whose military units are activated or deployed for operations.

� Advocate for veterans and their families…The American Legion is the most effective, influential anddependable advocate of veterans issues…• Last year, The American Legion worked with Congress to

pass 13 bills that benefit veterans and their families including legislation that improved GI Bill benefits, caregiver relief, VA medical facilities and provided career opportunities for those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

• The American Legion authored the original GI Bill of Rightsto help veterans continue their education and today, we continueto work to improve it.

• The American Legion helped create VA Loans to help veterans buy a home and were instrumental in the creation of many of the health care benefits now offered by the military.

• The American Legion protects the interests of active-duty personnel and advocates for better treatment of military families.

• The American Legion helped achieve passage of the Veterans Educational Assistance Actwhich provides veterans substantially better education benefits.

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With more than 2.2 million members, The American Legion is thenation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate ofveteran issues. There’s no better way to honor your fellow veterans,your family and your community than by accepting your lifelong PaidUp For Life membership in The American Legion. Simply completeyour enclosed Acceptance Certificate and mail it back today.

� Last year, in Statename, The American Legion…• Handled over X,XXX federal benefit claims cases for

veterans and their families.• Distributed $XX,XXX in emergency aid. • Provided honors for XX,XXX veteran funerals. X

Mr. Donnelley,Here’s how your American Legion lifetime membership helps you, your fellow veterans and your community…

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FOR HONORABLE SERVICE IN THEUNITED STATES [BRANCH OF SERVICE]

AND FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LOYALTYTO THE AMERICAN LEGION AND TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

THIS CERTIFIES THAT

is nominated for Lifetime Membership in The American Legion for long-term commitment to

fellow veterans and their families.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1.Accept your lifetime of benefits by filling in your Acceptance Certificate.

2.Put your completed Certificate into this pre-addressed envelope.

3. Be sure to include your signed checkor credit card number for payment.

4.MAIL BACK TODAY.

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1.Accept your lifetime of benefits by filling in your Acceptance Certificate.

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I prefer to use my credit card. MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express.My information is on the back of this reply.

Please bill twelve equal monthly payments to the credit card shown above. Equal payments of $XX.XX will be billed each of the following twelve months. After the twelfth payment, I’m paid up for life! (PT0006)

To join online go to www.legion.org/PUFLoffer and enter your name and member number.Or to sign up by phone, call 1-800-433-3318.

Yes, to show my long-term commitment to The American Legionprograms that benefit me, my family, my fellow veterans, and the men and women still on active duty, I’m accepting my Paid Up For Life membership.

I’m saving $100 by enclosing my full, Paid Up For Life membership dues of $XXX.XX (Please make your check payable to: The American Legion). (PF0006)

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