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 The American Legion began in Paris, France in 1919. It was chartered and incorporated  by US Congress later that same year as a patriotic veterans organization.  Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Today, its membership stands at more than 2,000,000 veterans and active duty service members with more than 13,000 posts worldwide.  Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. 

American Legion Post 7 Chapala has been serving veterans, active duty military, their families and the local Lakeside community since 1962. The Post is the "go to" place in Chapala for information about the lakeside community and Veterans services. Unlike most American Legion Posts which require membership to enter, Chapala Post 7 is open to the general public. With an expansive outdoor seating area, restaurant and bar, it is an ideal meeting place for expats, lakeside visitors and local residents. A variety of social and educational opportunities are offered onsite each month along with ongoing services including a free library and a medical equipment loan program for veterans.  It is also the only Post in the Department of Latin America that has an attached American Legion Auxiliary Unit and a Sons of the American Legion Squadron. 

The Chapala Post 7 Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who are passionate about serving our local veterans, residents and visitors. The Board, as a cohesive leadership group, provides guidance and recommended actions to the organization and its membership as services, programs and activities are considered to benefit and engage both members and visitors. The Board is also responsible for writing and enforcing the governing policies of the organization in addition to the management of the Legion Restaurant and Bar.  Annual elections for Board of Director positions are held in June of each year with each elected member serving a one-year term from July 1st through June 30th. Any American Legion member in good standing may run for a board position and is encouraged to apply.