Information for American Legion Posts

The American Legion Posts play a critical role in ensuring the success of The American Legion Arizona Boys State.  The staff of Arizona Boys State would like to thank the Posts for contributing so much of their time, money, and other resources to Boys State over the decades. 

There are many ways that Posts can get involved: 

Actively recruit students from local high schools.  Posts may send representatives to one or more local high schools to promote Arizona Boys State and select qualified students to attend the program.  Posts that choose to become actively involved in recruiting for the 2025 program will be provided with a resource packet including promotional materials, talking points, answers to frequently asked questions, and sample interview questions.  Posts can become actively involved in recruiting even if they do not have adequate funds to financially sponsor all students selected. For example, if your Post wishes to interview students, but is not able to financially sponsor all of the students your Post selects to attend Boys State, the Department and Boys State staff will help to identify other sources of funding for the student(s). 

Please note that if a high school is not covered by any Post, recruiting outreach for that school will be conducted by Boys State staff; for this reason, if your Post plans to actively recruit students from local high schools, it is essential that you complete the form below so that recruiting efforts are not duplicated. 

Sponsor one or more students.  Many Posts choose to financially sponsor one or more students from local high schools.  It costs the Boys State program approximately $650 to host each student; however, each student is only asked to pay a tuition fee of $225.  The student’s sponsoring Post would typically pay the remaining $425 per student.  Sponsorships may be paid online at this link or by check made payable to Arizona Boys State and mailed to Department headquarters (please write the sponsored student’s name on the memo line).    

Make a general donation to Boys State.  Posts and Members may make general donations to Boys State without tying these funds to particular students.  These donations are used to cover general program expenses, including students who do not have a Post sponsor.  General donations may be made online at this link or by check made payable to Arizona Boys State and mailed to Department headquarters.  Please note that Boys State’s 501(c)(3) status is pending, and individual donations may not be tax deductible. 

Posts are encouraged to start discussions ASAP regarding your Post’s involvement with Boys State.  Once your Post has determined its desired level of involvement, please use this form to confirm your Post’s involvement in Arizona Boys State 2025 and update your contact information.  Once this form is submitted, a member of the Boys State staff will reach out to you soon.  If you indicate that your Post will be actively recruiting students from a local high school, your Post’s number will be placed next to the school name on the list of participating high schools on the Arizona Boys State website.  (Your individual contact information will not be listed.) 

Post Information

Your Name *

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Your Role at Your Post (e.g., Post Commander, Adjutant) *

Will you be the primary contact at your Post for Boys State matters? *

• Yes
• No

Who will be the primary contact at your Post for Boys State matters?

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Email Address *

Email

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Role at Your Post *

Would you like to list additional contacts within your Post for us to communicate with about Boys State matters?

• Yes
• No

Additional Contact

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Role at Your Post *

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The American Legion Posts support the Boys State program in a variety of ways.  Please select the way(s) in which your Post will commit to supporting Boys State 2025.

My Post would like to sponsor one or more Boys State delegates.

• Yes

Each student selected for Boys State is asked to pay a tuition fee of $225.  However, the true cost of attendance for each student who attends Boys State is approximately $650 in room and board and other program costs.  Posts wishing to sponsor one or more Boys State delegates are asked to contribute the difference of $425 per student.  Some Posts may choose to cover a delegate’s entire cost of attendance ($650).

Sponsorship funds may be paid by check made payable to Arizona Boys State and mailed to The American Legion Department of Arizona, 4701 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Be sure to write the delegate name(s) on the memo line.

Number of delegate(s) your Post wishes to sponsor: *

Sponsorship amount per delegate: *

Please select from the following options:

• I would like Arizona Boys State staff to assign delegate(s) from nearby high schools to be sponsored by my Post.
• I would like to actively recruit the delegate(s) that my Post will sponsor – please select one of the recruiting options below.
• I already know which delegate(s) my Post would like to sponsor.

Enter name(s) of delegate(s) here: *

My Post would like to actively recruit one or more Boys State delegates from nearby high schools.

• Yes

Posts that choose to become actively involved in recruiting for the 2025 program will be provided with a resource packet including promotional materials, talking points, answers to frequently asked questions, and sample interview questions.   
 
Posts can become actively involved in recruiting even if they do not have adequate funds to financially sponsor all students selected.  For example, if your Post wishes to interview students, but is not able to financially sponsor all of the students your Post selects to attend Boys State, the Department and Boys State staff will help to identify other sources of funding for the student(s). 
 
Please note that if a high school is not covered by any Post, recruiting outreach for that school will be conducted by Boys State staff; for this reason, if your Post plans to actively recruit students from local high schools, it is essential that you provide the school name below so that recruiting efforts are not duplicated. 

Please select from the following options:

• I would like Arizona Boys State staff to assign one or more nearby high school(s) to my Post that my Post can contact about Boys State recruiting.
• My Post is already in contact with one or more nearby high schools about Boys State recruiting.
• My Post has not contacted any high school, but I know which high school(s) my Post would like to contact about Boys State recruiting.

Number of high school(s) you wish to be assigned: *

Enter name(s) of high school(s) here: *

Enter name(s) of high school(s) here: *

My Post would like to actively recruit one or more Boys State delegates from other sources.

• Yes

Although Boys State traditionally recruits delegates from Arizona high schools, we would like to expand our recruitment efforts to non-traditional sources, such as home-schooled students and local youth programs not affiliated with any school.

Source from which your Post would like to recruit one or more Boys State delegates: *

My Post would like to make a general donation to Arizona Boys State.

• Yes

Although many Posts choose to sponsor one or more delegates to Boys State, other Posts make a general donation to Boys State.  Donated funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including as financial aid for students who cannot afford the tuition fee, or other program costs.

How do you plan on donating? *

• I would like to donate now by credit or debit card.
• I would like to donate by check.
• Other (describe):

Click Here to Open the Donation Page in a Separate Tab

Donations may be made by check made payable to Arizona Boys State and mailed to The American Legion Department of Arizona, 4701 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85015.

Please describe here: *

My Post has a suggestion for the Arizona Boys State program.

• Yes

Arizona Boys State is always seeking ways to improve the program. Please share any suggestions you might have.  For example, if a member of your Post would make a good guest speaker at Boys State, please write their name here.

Please provide your suggestions here: *

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