Interested in becoming a member of the USS Chicago 721 Association?

Join the 721 Association

Why join the 721 Association?

• Membership dues support the mission of the Association

  • Reunions

  • Scholarship fund to support the post secondary education of the children and grand-children of the members

  • Other benefits available only to members to be determined as the association grows

• Participation in the Association as a voting member

• Eligibility to serve on the Association Board of Directors

• As the Association Membership grows, so does our ability to do more for the former crew members of the USS Chicago and their families.

• Join the Association and become a part of our mission and help guide it's future

Membership Dues and Fees

General Member

Any former crew member, the widow of a deceased crew member or the adult lineal descendants of a former crew member who joins “The Association” after 1 January 2024 are considered general members. General members in Good Standing have one vote each at the Annual General Meeting and may be nominated for positions on the executive board with the exception of President and Vice-President.

Membership levels:

• Annual membership - pays annual membership dues

• Multi-year membership - pays 4x the annual dues amount for 5 years of paid membership

• Lifetime membership - pays 10x the annual dues amount for a lifetime paid membership.

Payment may be submitted via PayPal by using the buttons below or via mail.

Honorary Member

Individuals, associations, or corporations may be awarded honorary membership status by the Executive Committee. Honorary Members enjoy all of the rights and benefits of membership except voting and serving as an officer.

The annual membership fee shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the members at the annual general membership meeting. Current annual dues are set at $25.

General Members and life time membership covers membership in the Association for the member, their spouse and minor lineal descendants.

Annual dues must be received by “The Association” not later than 21 July of the year in which they are due. Membership Dues and Fees are tax deductible because our "Association" is a 501 (c)(3 ) non-profit organization.

A General Member shall cease to be a member in good standing and shall be suspended if the member’s annual dues are not received on time. Once all past due fees are paid, the members' status (in good standing) will be restored.

Dues will not be prorated based on the calendar date received

All dues and fees are non-refundable.

Ways to Pay Membership Dues

Make Check Payable to:

USS Chicago SSN-721 Association Inc.

Please mail check to:

USS Chicago SSN-721 Association Inc.

P.O. Box 30

Westfield Indiana 46074

Check Payments

Payment may be submitted via Pay Pal, just select the payment button desired and you will be directed to PayPal where you will be able to choose you payment method. As a reminder all dues are TAX DEDUCTABLE as we are a 501 (c) (3) corporation.

Members of Navy Federal Credit Union can set up within their account to send money to the association. Assistance is available to set up this process, email Treasurer@721Association.com for Instructions.