DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
November 2023
The American Legion Riders held their poker run on September 9th. They raised $3000 to donate to Patriotic Productions and the JAVELAN organization. Each organization received $1500. They also raised $100 for the food bank. The Riders will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army at the Hobby Lobby on December 1st. They will also be participating in the Veterans Parade on November 12th. The photos below are of the two organizations that received money from our September 9th poker run.
Neil Larson
Director
Lincoln Chapter 3 American Legion Riders
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Post 3 American Legion Riders
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.
Recipients of the proceeds from the 2023 ALR Poker Run
Membership Requirements
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
2023 OFFICERS
Leadership 2023
Director: Neil Larson
Assistant Director: John Humphrey
Chaplain: Glen L Masek
Secretary &
Membership: Mike Streeter
Treasurer: Lori Gubser
Road Captain: Bruce Gubser
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ray Paulson
Our meetings are held the Third Thursday of every month, 7:00 PM @ the Denton Legion Club, 7226 Lancaster Avenue, Denton, NE 68339
Minutes November 2023 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2023
held at Denton American Legion Post 355
1902 Call to order- By Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to colors- by Director.
Prayer offered by Assistant Director
MIA chair– offered by Sgt at Arms
Pledge of Allegiance – lead by Director
Recitation of American Legion Rider Creed – by Director
Opening Introductions
Officer Roll Call – by Secretary
Director -present
Assistant Director -present
Secretary -present
Treasurer -present
Ride Captain -present
Sergeant at Arms -present
Self-Introduction of 18 members present at this meeting, 3 visitors
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary, The October meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page and on October 27th all members were advised by email and asked to review, call for additions, corrections, or deletions. Minutes submitted.
Membership report - by Secretary, currently we have 40 paid members for 2023, our 2024 paid membership is currently at 9.
Financial Report – by Treasurer, the September report was sent to all members on November 9th. The report indicated an ending balance of $1964.91. $57 was collected for the bunker fund at this meeting.
Reports from:
Director – none
Assistant Director- none
Secretary- none
Treasurer-none
Ride Captain – thanks to those who participated in the Vets parade. Reviewed hand signals used on group rides.
Sgt.at Arms –none
Reports from Committees-
- Rifle raffle committee – Streeter reported recommendation on firearm purchase for 2024 raffle. Henry factory option. The problem is Henry has no idea when within the next 6 months it will be shipped. To ensure we have it for the ABATE show, the committee recommends a Henry Golden Boy Rifle bought from Bud’s Guins for $511.00. Committee chair and Treasurer will buy the rifle and ship it to Nebraska Guns in Lincoln who will do the transfer of ownership to Mike Streeter so we can show and sell raffle tickets until just prior to the end of the raffle and then they take it back into inventory and assist us in making the award. Motion by Paulson, second by Silcock to purchase the rifle from Scheels, motion rescinded without vote. Lori Gubser made a motion, second by Paulson to purchase the rifle from Buds Guns, via internet for $511,99 having it shipped to Nebraska Guns. Motion passed.
- Nominations committee- Paulson provided a listing of nominations for 2024 officers.
Old Business
Director – thank you card from Patriotic Productions and request for additional funding for their projects.
New Business
Director - As required in the By Laws section III. a. nominations were accepted.
opened the floor for nominations for the elected 2024 positions:
Director – John Humphrey and Neil Larson
Assistant Director-John Humphrey and Ray Paulson
Secretary-Mike Streeter
Treasurer- Lori Gubser
Sargent at Arms- Eric Miksch, Ted Silcock and Ray Paulson
Road Captain- Bruce Gubser, William Smisek
Bruce Gubser – Bell ringing at Hobby Lobby 66th and O street on December 8th, 1300 to 1900.
Director – Poker run date in September 2024 discussion and raffle ticket cost will be $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Membership approved the raffle ticket cost and the date for the poker run was tabled until December meeting.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter
Hubert Olsen – reported on Veterans week events at Branson Missouri, has the agenda for next year if interested, contact him.
Ed Muggy – Talked about post #3 lotteries and raffles. One for the Elks Club and the other for 40 and 8 nurses scholar ship fund.
Director - discussed December meeting/party. Lori Gubser is planning, membership made decision on party format on December 21st based on her recommendation. Have meeting and then the party, $10 individual cost for the meal of Ham and fixings and membership is asked to bring dessert or an appetizer, Membership may bring a gift worth up to $15 to participate in a game to find the order to pick a gift. Bring a cash donation for the food bank.
Lori Gubser reported she will be doing birthday cards for members in 2024,
Next meeting date and place – Denton Legion Club on December 21st. 1800 Meeting and annual Christmas party to follow.
Closing Prayer- by Assistant Director
Adjournment – Director
Meeting adjourned at 1950
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary November 26, 2023
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
