DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Greetings Legion Riders and Legion Family,
With these warm temperatures over these last several weeks (well, except for that BLIZZARD in March), the thoughts of motorcyclists start turning toward getting our "Knees in the Breeze!" Please be on the lookout for motorcyclists, we are on the lookout for motorists. I apologize up front for the knucklehead motorcyclists who flaunt traffic laws (and good old common sense) by acting the fool on two wheels. The vast majority of us are NOT like that.
On to more pleasant stuff... Our gun raffle fundraiser is going exceedingly well. We have now sold nearly 90% of available tickets. As of this writing, near the end of March, we have less than 100 tickets (of 1,000) available. If you'd like a chance to win a great looking Henry Golden Boy "American Farmer" edition in .22 LR caliber, along with a fantastic hand-made display rack, please contact any Chapter 3 ALR member (or me). The drawing will be held at our August 23rd Poker Run.
Speaking of the August 23rd Poker Run, I hope that everyone will come out and support our chapter as we raise funds to support our Veterans. It doesn't matter if you are on two-, three-, or 4-wheels, we would love to see everyone participate! Registration is from 10am to Noon at Frontier Harley-Davidson on West O Street on August 23rd. It will be a great time!
Your American Legion Riders continue to support Veterans in the southeast Nebraska area by participating in flag lines with the Patriot Guard Riders at funerals of fallen heroes.
Springtime also brings the beginning of various parade activities in the region, and we will be participating in a number of parades during the Spring and Summer.
Until next time,
Ride (and Drive) Safe!
Bruce Gubser
Director
Lincoln ALR Chapter 3
2025 Gun Raffle
2025 Poker Run
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
2025 OFFICERS
Leadership 2025
Director: Bruce Gubser
Assistant Director: Erik Miksch
Secretary &
Membership: Mike Streeter
Treasurer: Lori Gubser
Road Captain: John Humphrey
Sergeant-at-Arms: Bill Beede
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 June 2025 Meeting
ALR Chapter 3 Meeting minutes
June 19, 2025
Denton American Legion Post 355
1900 called to order- By Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to colors – by Director
Prayer offered – by Chaplain
MIA chair – by Sgt. At Arms
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 – absent
Sergeant at Arms – present
Self-Introduction of 17 members and 2 guests present at this meeting.
Minutes from previous meeting - by Secretary, The May meeting minutes were posted electronically on the Post 3 ALR web page, all members were advised by email or presented a printed copy of the minutes and asked to review prior to this meeting.
Director - Call for additions, corrections, or deletions. Without objection the minutes are approved as submitted.
Membership report- by Secretary, currently we have 42 paid members.
Financial Report – by Treasurer, reviewed the May report which was previously sent to all members on June 15th. The report indicated an ending balance of $5,658.74. $41 was collected at this meeting for the Bunker Fund.
Introduction of guest speaker Dr. Charles Craft DDS - advised us on the Veterans Mission Of Mercy on September 25 – 27, at Titan Army National Guard Readiness Center located south of Mead. (NOTE: at the February meeting we approved the donation of ½ of the proceeds from the gun raffle and poker run to this effort) This event is held to provide totally free dental and oral health services to Veterans and their spouses. Help is still needed with the event and he is requesting our involvement on September 27th from 1430 to 1700 for teardown.
Reports from
Director - reviewed activities over the last month
Assistant Director - nothing
Secretary - nothing
Treasurer - nothing
Ride Captain - absent
Sgt.at Arms –nothing
Reports from Committees - Gun Raffle committee chairman Eric Miksch reviewed. We will be drawing for the winner of the gun raffle at the Poker Run. We have 127 tickets remaining to sell. If you haven't already either bought or sold tickets, now is the time to do so. Lori Gubser reviewed the Poker Run - it is quickly approaching on Saturday, August 23rd - A signup sheet is being circulated for volunteers at the various stops. We would like at least two people at each stop. If you can help please contact Lori Gubser we do need your help.
Stops are:
- Frontier H-D, 10am-Noon
- Malmo, 11am-1pm
- Dwight, 11:45am-2pm
- Dorchester, 12:30-3pm
- End at Denton, 2-4pm
We plan to start the prize drawings as close to 4:15pm as possible.
We are still accepting any donations for the Silent Auction and Raffle giveaways. We have already received some. More is better, get them to the Gubser’s ASAP.
Old Business-nothing.
New Business – nothing
Upcoming Events - Road Captain – June / July events-
- June 20-21, Nebraska ALR State Romp at Bayard. Email Streeter for details.
- June 21, Homestead Day Parade, Beatrice.
- June 21 Diller Parade & picnic 6PM water tower line up
- June 26-29, Nebraska American Legion Department Convention, Columbus.
- June 28, Old Setts Poker Run- Fairmont Legion
- June 28, Limestone days parade in weeping water
- July 4th Seward
- July 11th Scheels flag exchange
- July 11 – 13 Nebraska ALR Legacy Run Start in Grand Island
- July 20, Dwight Czech Festival Parade
- July 26 Hickman Hay Days parade, meet at post 105 at 1000.
- July 26, ALR Post 53 Poker Run in Grand Island
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter –
none.
Next meeting date and place – Denton Legion Club, July 17th with meet and greet at 1800 meal provided at your own expense and meeting to follow at 1900.
Adjournment – at 1930 by Director, Chaplain gave the closing prayer
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary June 20, 2025
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
