DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
The American Legion Riders participated in two parades in August: In Wilber on the 4th, and in Milford on the 17th. Our poker run was held on September 22nd. 90 poker hands were sold, and all 1000 rifle raffle tickets were sold also. The proceeds are divided evenly between the Wheels 4 Warriors project and the American Legion Disaster Relief Fund. Nothing exciting happened in October. We are planning on participating in the Veterans Day Parade in Lincoln on November 10th.
Neil Larson
ALR Chapter 3 Director
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2025 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 2024
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 November 2024 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting Minutes
November 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 Ray Paulson
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 –present
Ride Captain –present
Sergeant at Arms -absent
Self-Introduction of 21 members present at this meeting and 2 guests.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary, The October meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page, and on October 22nd 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 16 paid 2025 members.
Financial Report – by Treasurer, reviewed the October report which was previously sent to all members on November 18th. The report indicated an ending balance of $4828.73. $70 was collected at this meeting for the Bunker Fund.
Reports from:
Director – We received a thank you from Family of Doug Bristol for our donation, and a thank you from the American Legion Emergency Fund for our donation of $2659.85.
Assistant Director- nothing
Secretary- nothing
Treasurer-nothing
Ride Captain – Discussed our participation in the 2024 Salvation Army bell ringing on December 6th, we have all the needed volunteers scheduled to help, we are there 1200 to1900 for bell ringing all members are welcome to come out and help.
Sgt.at Arms –absent
Reports from Committees
- Nominations for 2025 officers from nomination committee (John Humphrey, Bruce Gubser and Bill Smisek)
Sgt at Arms - Bill Beede
Ride Captain - John Humphrey
Treasurer - Lori G on condition she may have to be replaced due to family matters.
Secretary – Mike Streeter
Deputy Director – Eric Miksch
Director - Bruce Gubser
Old Business
Nothing
New Business
Director- 2025 Gun Raffle where do we want to be present to offer our raffle tickets for sale to the public? Decision of membership was that we will pay for and have a booth at the Rock Creek Renegades Gun Show in January and we will also attend the ABATE Bike Show in February, Director and Ray Paulson will coordinate our efforts for registration and the chapter will be paying our cost incurred by Ray for this effort.
Director - Formed a raffle committee with Glen Masek and Ray Paulson on this committee leading our efforts. Lori Gubser will provide. guidance and suggestions on control of, dissemination and accounting for tickets, sales and collection of funds obtained from the sales, all funds will be given to the Treasurer for deposit.
Ride Captain - Discussed our fund-raising efforts in 2025. We have a presentation grade Henry Golden Boy rifle for our raffle. This was obtained by Bruce Gubser. Motion by Streeter second by Dave Dietz to absorb the $400 cost from our general fund. Discussed tickets and decision was to obtain 1000 tickets for this raffle. The tentative date for the 2025 poker run is August 23rd
Streeter – Discussion on a Chapter shirt for all members, we can get these made - if we furnish the shirts, the embroidery or screen printing can be done at UNL Innovation Studio’s by their Veterans Program at no cost. Table until December meeting.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter - Eddy Muggy discussed two raffles, the Lincoln ELKS has a raffle - $10 tickets for raising funds for the Elks programs. The second raffle is through the 40 and 8 veterans group to fund the training of nurses in Lincoln at southeast CC and Bryan Nursing school, tickets are $1 each
Director discussed 2024 Wreaths Across American - there will be two ceremonies this year suggested we need to participate in both, so a ride order will be made and sent to membership.
Next meeting date and place – Denton Legion Club, December 19th meeting will be at 1800 and then Christmas party to follow with card bingo gift exchange. Please bring a gift that is wrapped and has value of up to $20, if needed designated if it is for a boy or girl.
Adjournment – at 2005 by Director with closing prayer by Chaplain
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
