Greetings American Legion Family,
Even though we are now in the months where traditional motorcycle riding decreases, the weather has remained most conducive to getting "knees in the breeze." Your American Legion Riders continue to support Veterans and their families in a number of ways.
On December 1st, we stood in a flag line and participated in a funeral in Lincoln for an Army National Guard veteran. On December 8th, we stood at our bell-ringing post at Hobby Lobby and rang bells for the Salvation Army. We will be curious to hear the dollar amount of our efforts, but we are proud to announce that all of our bell ringers reported that the patrons of Hobby Lobby appeared to be very generous. On December 16th, we participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Wyuka cemetery by standing a flag line and then assisting with the placement of wreaths on the graves of hero warriors.
December for our Riders chapter means election of officers. So, at our meeting on December 21st, we held officer elections. Your 2024 officers are:
Director: Neil Larson
Assistant Director: John Humphrey
Secretary: Mike Streeter
Treasurer: Lori Gubser
Sgt-at-Arms: Ray Paulson
Ride Captain: Bruce Gubser
And I have appointed Glen Masek as Chaplain.
Also at our December meeting, we discussed, and decided to participate in, the ABATE bike show on February 16-18 at the Sandhills Global Event Center (formerly known as the Lancaster Event Center). And, finally, after the business meeting we held our Christmas party, which included card bingo and a snowball fight. I hope everyone who attended had a great time.
Lastly, as reported last month, we also will have a rifle raffle as part of our poker run in 2024. We have purchased the rifle, a Henry Golden Boy .22LR. Tickets will be available beginning in January. Please see any Legion Rider for tickets. The exact date is not set, but the poker run, and drawing for the rifle, will be held in September. We will also have tickets for sale at our booth in the ABATE bike show.
Neil Larson
ALR Chapter 3 Director
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
We are NOT a motorcycle club!
We are a part of the nation’s largest wartime veteran’s service organization, members of the American Legion “Family” (Legionnaires, Sons and Auxiliary members) who have joined together to ride our motorcycles for fun and fellowship and to remember and dedicate our self to our original purpose. Service to Our Country.
Being a part of the American Legion, the Riders are committed to:
1. Mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs for them in our communities,
2. Advocating patriotism and honor,
3. Promoting strong national security, and
4. Continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each local Riders chapter manages its programs at the post level. Annually the Post 3 Riders are part of many projects and events.
American Legion Riders Post #3 Lincoln, NE
The requirements for membership are.
A. An individual must be a current member of one of the following:
1. An American Legion Post
2. An American Legion Auxiliary Unit
3. A Sons of the American Legion Squadron
B. Each individual shall in order to establish and maintain membership, own (name on title) a motorcycle of at least 350cc in size (no ATV's) that is licensed and insured as required by Nebraska state law.
C.Each individual must have paid the required dues and submitted any required documentation annually.
Dues and Documentation of Membership
a. Dues will be $20.00 per calendar year. To remain a member annual dues will be required to be paid by April 1st, each year.
b. To insure accurate information on members is maintained, Members annually shall verify that the information contained on their original application is current and correct or provide any changes to the information at time of renewal of membership.
c. Persons joining the Chapter at any time during the year will be required to submit a completed Post 3 ALR application to verify they meet membership requirements and pay the annual dues for that year.
Membership qualification may be verified at any time by the Sergeant at Arms.
For History and info: https://www.legion.org/riders/about
Leadership 2023
Director: Neil Larson
Assistant Director: John Humphrey
Secretary &
Membership: Mike Streeter
Treasurer: Lori Gubser
Road Captain: Bruce Gubser
Sergeant-at-Arms: Theo Silcock
Chaplain: Glen Masek
Our meetings are held the Third Thursday of every month, 7:00 PM @ the Denton Legion Club, 7226 Lancaster Avenue, Denton, NE 68339
ALR Post 3 Meeting minutes
March 21, 2024
Denton American Legion Post 355
1900 Call to order- By Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
- Attention to colors – by Director
- Prayer offered – by Chaplain
- MIA chair – by Road Captain
- Pledge of allegiance – By Director
- Recitation of American Legion Riders Creed – by Director
Opening Introductions
- Officer Roll Call – by Secretary
Director - Present
Assistant Director - Present
Secretary - Present
Treasurer - Absent
Ride Captain - Present
Sergeant at Arms -Absent
Self-Introduction of 20 members present at this meeting and one guest.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary,
The February meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page and on February 25th all members were advised by email and asked to review, call for additions, corrections, or deletions. Minutes approved as submitted.
Membership report - by Secretary, currently we have 37 paid members for 2024. Third and final notice for renewal was sent out on March 17th.
Financial Report – by Road Captain for Treasurer, the February report was sent to all members on March 21st. The report indicated an ending balance of $4285.88. $47 was collected at this meeting for the Bunker Fund. Discussed the raffle ticket sales so far at events and by membership. As of today, we have 179 signed out tickets to members and 20 tickets will be held back for the poker run which leaves us 105 tickets to sell.
Reports from:
- Director – nothing
- Assistant Director- nothing
- Secretary- nothing
- Treasurer- absent
- Ride Captain – we will not issue a ride order for fish fry in Hickman on March 22nd due to weather. Will try again in April for a dinner ride.
- Sgt.at Arms –absent
Reports from Committees- none
Old Business
- Director – none
New Business
- Director- asked for suggestions on use of the 2024 donations of funds we acquire from the poker run and raffle. Bill Beede suggested that the VA’s veterans in recovery or whole health programs are now using the Innovation studio at UNL innovation center to assist veterans, and this would be a great place to donate to support these efforts for veterans that are struggling. At the suggestion of Bruce Gubser this discussion was tabled until later in the year as there was no need to make any decisions at this time.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter
- Streeter – Lincoln Veterans Advisory Group Show and Shine will be held on May 15th at Star City Shores, 4375 S. 33rd Ct., from 1600 to 2100. No entry fee, but please bring a nonperishable food item for donation to Peoples City Mission. The rain date is May 16th.
- Assistant Director - reported on a new bike shop, Bobs Trike Shop, in Lincoln. Great rates on repairs of all models and makes.
- Bruce Gubser - reported on the upcoming Memorial Day event at Lincoln Memorial more to follow.
- Bruce Gubser - At 1300 on Friday, March 22nd, at Calvary Cemetery, M and 40th Street in Lincoln, there is a scheduled event to honor a Civil War veteran that won the Medal Of Honor due to his heroism during the Civil War. This will be sponsored by Auxiliary Unit 3.
Next meeting date and place – Denton Legion Club on April 18th, 1800, meet and greet 1900 meeting.
Adjournment – Director
Meeting adjourned at 1922
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Streeter
Secretary
March 23, 2024
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