Membership
SAMS WANTS YOU!!!
Our membership includes individuals throughout the United States and overseas.
In addition to your membership in SAMS, you can join a Post if there is one in your local area. Please note that Posts usually require additional membership dues.
All applications for membership are submitted online to Jason Hudson – National Comptroller accompanied by the required documentation of service electronical once dues are paid. .
Membership Requirements
Society membership shall be comprised primarily of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served Honorably, hereinafter also referred to as veterans, and who are of Scottish or Scots-Irish descent; however, individuals currently serving or having served Honorably in the British Commonwealth Armed Forces also are eligible.
Past or present members (veterans) of the U. S. Armed Forces who have served Honorably, Cadets (including only students currently in college-level or University R.O.T.C. programs or the several Armed Forces Service Academies) or the spouses, widows or widowers of any such member, including lineal descendants.
Honorary life memberships are awarded to members who have been awarded the Medal of Honor or the Victoria Cross.
Required Documentation
Give inclusive dates of one qualifying period of Active or Reserve Service.
If you are currently serving, give the starting date and indicate to present.
If you have previously served on Active Duty, please attach a photocopy of your DD-214 (please remove SS# ) before submitting.
If currently serving in the Reserve or Guard attach copy of current assignment orders.
If no DD-214, NGB-22, or orders are available or you are an Active ROTC Cadet, attach any officially published document evidencing that fact, DO NOT photocopy Active-Duty ID cards. DD-214 will be properly disposed of after verification of service.
Inquiries about membership should be addressed to:
Email: National Membership
Regular membership dues to join are $35.00; after the first year renewals are $35.00.
National Membership Renewal Form
We are now offering Online Payment Option!!
It is that time of year again when we start recruiting New Members and National Membership renewals are due.
Fillable Membership Renewal Form is available at link provided below.
Military documentation is not required for a Membership Renewal only for New Members!!!
Inquiries about membership renewal should be addressed to:
Email: National Membership