DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Just a few things happening with the Riders this month. On May 14th we participated in a flag line for a veteran in Lincoln. Some of us escorted this veteran to the Omaha National Cemetery May 15th.
Memorial Day weekend was a bit busy for us. On the 25th, several members rode to Omaha to ride in the Patriotic Productions parade. Pictured below is a chip I received from the 1st Infantry Division Mounted Color Guard stationed at Ft Riley, Kansas. The group also participated in the parade on the 25th.
On the 27th, some of us participated in the cemetery trek hosted by the VFW. Later we attended the cemetery observance at Wyuka Cemetery. We finished the day by participating in the observance ceremony at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Just another reminder of our poker run September 22, registration begins at 10:00 am. The event starts and ends at Frontier Harley-Davidson dealership. We still have some tickets available for the rifle raffle to be held towards the end of the poker run. Neil Larson
ALR Chapter 3 Director
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2024 Gun Raffle
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
2024 OFFICERS
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
Minutes October 2024 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting Minutes
October 17, 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 Ride 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 – absent
Secretary - present
Treasurer – absent
Ride Captain –present
Sergeant at Arms -absent
Self-Introduction of 14 members present at this meeting and 2 guest.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary, The September meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page, and on September 25th all members were advised by email and asked to review. There were no additions, corrections, or deletions. Minutes approved as submitted.
Membership report - by Secretary, currently we have 41 paid members for 2024. Currently we have 11 paid 2025 members.
Financial Report – by Bruce Gubser for Treasurer, reviewed the September report which was previously sent to all members on October 17th. The report indicated an ending balance of $5304.58. $38 was collected at this meeting for the Bunker Fund. Reviewed the raffle ticket sales report $4181.00 - results for Poker run on September 29th. $998.70 income.
Reports from
Director – nothing
Assistant Director- absent
Secretary- nothing
Treasurer-absent
Ride Captain – Ride order issued for our participation in the Veterans parade on November 10 at 1400.
Sgt.at Arms –absent
Reports from Committees - Bruce Gubser discussed next year’s poker run ideas.
Old Business - Nothing
New Business
Director - forming the 2025 Chapter officers nominating committee, they will present nominations at the November meeting. The committee is John Humphrey, Bruce Gubser and Bill Smisek. Please step up and help just contact one of the committee members and let them know your desired position.
Ride Captain - discussed our fund-raising efforts in 2025, and whether or not the chapter wants to do a gun raffle. Membership consensus on doing that. He advised he believes we can get a Golden Boy for a good price second hand. Motion by Streeter, second by Glen Masek, to authorize Bruce Gubser to spend up to $450 to purchase a Golden Boy rifle for the 2025 raffle. Motion carried.
Ride Captain - Sunday, Nov 10th, at St Marks United Methodist Church, there is an event to thank veterans on Veterans’ Day for their service. The event starts at 1815 at the church. Pre-registration required. Veterans and their families are invited to free admission.
Ride Captain - At our poker run we collected $5 for the Lincoln Food Bank, Motion by Bruce Gubser, second by Glen Masek, to add $95 from our bunker fund and donate $100 to the Food Bank. Motion passed.
Secretary - discuss a donation to the American Legion National Emergency Fund to support veterans and Legion Posts effected by the natural disasters that the eastern USA are dealing with. Motion by Mike Streeter, second by Bruce Gubser to redirect ½ of our proceeds from raffle sales and the poker run intended for support of Patriotic Productions to the American Legion National Emergency Fund to support our veteran brothers and sisters and the Legion Posts in the southeast part of the USA that have suffered losses in the recent disasters.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter - none
Next meeting date and place – Denton Legion Club, November 21, 1800, meet and greet, meeting at 1900.
Adjournment – at 1928 by Director with closing prayer by Chaplain
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
