MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS
Please
click on the links below to view membership information and to print and
complete a membership application or an associate membership application.
1. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - you are eligible if you have
been awarded the Purple Heart Medal by the Government of the
2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - eligibility requirements and dues schedulle are contained on the Associate Member Application Form
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1. Your Voice in
2. The Purple Heart Magazine - There is an official
magazine of M.O.P.H. It is issued six times a year for the enjoyment of
members. Each issue brings a series of timely and well written articles
about some of the activities of The Order around the country. Members
have written to say that they look forward to receiving The Purple Heart
Magazine. The cost of your subscription is included in your modest dues
payment.
3. Local Chapters - All members of The Order are automatically eligible to participate in the activities of local chapters of M.O.P.H. These chapters offer programs which meet the needs and interests of local members. Many members enjoy the pride of participating in community based activities as members of M.O.P.H.
4. Annual Convention - Once each year the Military Order of the Purple Heart holds a National Convention for the purpose of renewing goals and ideas. There is always a full roster of activities for members and their spouses. Between the official activities of the Convention, there is a time for relaxation and a chance to renew old friendships and to make new ones.
5. Group Insurance Offers - The Order is proud to offer a variety of insurance plans to meet the needs of members and their families. Several times a year members will receive material to advise them of different
6. Patriotism - We are proud to address
each of our fellow members as a "Patriot," for who among the people
of this country can say that they have given more of themselves than the
members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart? This association is
proud to stand up for
7. Educational - The Order is proud to promote much needed
patriotic education in our nation's schools. All of our citizens, both
young and old, must appreciate the blessing of freedom and accept the
responsibility that comes with it. The Order's educational activities
include a grant scholarship program to institutions which encourage young
people to enter the field of being teachers for the handicapped. The
Order also has started a scholarship program for sons and daughters of M.O.P.H.
members.
8. Pride of Membership - There is one intangible benefit that members enjoy when they belong to the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Your membership helps to keep alive the ideals for which you were awarded the Purple Heart.
9. Fellowship - The Order provides an opportunity for fellowship with other Purple Heart recipients.
10. National Service Officer Program -
The Order participates in the Veterans Administration National Service Officer Program
which serves to assist
11. Outreach Program - The Order operates a service program designed to reach veterans in remote areas. This program is continuously reviewed for expansion into more and more areas.
12. Other Benefits - Support the Veterans
Administration Voluntary Service program at Veterans Medical Centers throughout
the