ARRA Membership

Purpose of the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA): To recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II; to promote cooperation and fellowship among such members and their descendants; and to further the advancement of patriotic ideals, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America.

Membership in the American Rosie the Riveter Association ARRA (ah-rah)

Qualifications for membership as a Rosie: This category is reserved for actual WWII Rosies. Any woman who was employed in an industry or agency that was directly related to the war effort OR who was employed in a capacity usually held by a man, thus releasing a man for military duty. This includes self-employment, such as farming, or running the family business while the men were at war, and women in WWII military service.
$10 Lifetime Membership

Qualifications for membership as a Rosie Volunteer: This category is reserved for actual WWII Volunteer Rosies. Any woman who participated on a sustained basis in one or more volunteer activities related to the war effort (examples: collecting scrap materials, growing a Victory Garden, working for Red Cross or USO).
$10 Lifetime Membership

Qualifications for membership as a Rosebud: Any female who is the direct descendant of a Rosie or a Volunteer Rosie.
$20 Lifetime Membership

Qualifications for membership as a Rivet (Auxiliary Member): Any male who is the direct descendant or spouse of a Rosie, Volunteer Rosie, or Rosebud.
$20 Lifetime Membership

21st Century Rosie: A woman who currently works or has retired in a job that prior to WW II was considered “man’s work”. Example: plumber, machinist, police officer, politician, pilot, military service.
$30 Lifetime Membership

Friend of Rosies: People who may not be able to establish eligibility through their ancestors may join by pledging support for ARRA’s purpose.
$30 Lifetime Membership

Each lifetime membership includes a membership certificate and the quarterly newsletter.  Members are invited to the annual national convention held in a different city each year .  

**Please allow 6-8 weeks for your certificate to be processed.**