DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Greetings Fellow Riders and Legion Family!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving filled with laughter, love, and lots of tasty food.
Just a few minor happenings for your American Legion Riders in this holiday season.
Looking in the rear view mirror, we conducted our first Flags For Vets program, alongside Post 3, at the Legacy Terrace facility. We joined about 35 Veterans for breakfast, and presented them with their flags after chow.
Coming up is our meeting on December 18th, where we will elect the officers for 2026. Following the short election meeting, at 6:30pm, we will enjoy our holiday meal and have a little fun with a game. If you plan on attending, please remember to bring a gift ($10-15 or so). If bringing your spouse or significant other, bring a gift for them. This is a bit of a change up from our normal meeting where we eat first. In December, it’s meeting at 6:30pm and meal with fun after. Installation of 2026 officers will be at the January meeting.
We set the date for our annual Poker Run fundraiser for August 29th. Mark your calendars now. More details to follow.
Also, we will be conducting another rifle raffle fundraiser over the next few months. I hope to have tickets available to distribute at the December meeting. If interested in purchasing tickets, please see one of our Legion Riders.
Here’s wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderfully Happy New Year!
Until next time,
Ride (and Drive) Safe!
Bruce Gubser
Rider Director
Lincoln ALR Chapter 3
Veterans' Mission of Mercy Donation
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.
ALR at Touch-A-Truck
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 November 2025 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting minutes
November 20, 2025
Denton American Legion Post
1900 Call to order- By Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to Colors - By Director
Prayer - By Director
Pledge of Allegiance – By Director
MIA chair– By Sgt at Arms
Recitation of American Legion Rider Creed -Director
Opening Introductions
Officer Roll Call – by Secretary
Director - present
Assistant Director- present
Secretary - present
Treasurer - absent
Ride Captain -present
Sergeant at Arms - present
Self-Introduction of 17 members, 4 guests.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary. The October meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page, and on October 21st, membership was asked to review and forward any needed changes, additions or deletions.
Director -There being no edits, the September minutes were approved.
Membership report - by Secretary. 2025 paid membership is 43 and 20 paid memberships for 2026.
Financial Report – by Director. A copy of the October report was sent to all membership on November 17th. The report was reviewed, and it indicates our account balance is $2039.08.
$48 collected for the bunker fund at this meeting.
Reports from Officers-
Director – Craig Toupin gave an update on current administration and operations to date; they have been able to present 54 motorcycles and one trike to veterans. He thanked our chapter for their monetary support.
Assistant Director- recap from events last month’s trick or treat for the Guard at the Armory.
Secretary- nothing
Treasurer- nothing
Ride Captain- nothing
Sergeant at Arms – nothing
Reports from Committees
The nominations committee put forward these nominations for 2026 officers:
Director- Bruce Gubser
Assistant Director- Mike Streeter
Secretary- Eric Miksch
Treasurer- Lori Gubser
Sgt. At Arms- William Beede
Road Captain- John Humphrey
Nominations from the membership- None
Old Business
2026 fund raising. There was a decision by membership to purchase a rifle around the $500 mark as the raffle item based upon an approved motion at October meeting to purchase a Smith and Wesson MP15-22, the item is to be obtained as inexpensively as possible cost to be paid by ALR chapter. Streeter and Bruce Gubser will follow up shopping for lowest price. We have a $250 donation for this purchase. Bruce has asked for a donation from Scheels but no response has arrived currently. We will not purchase it until after we hear from Scheels.
New Business
Director – Discussed the 2026 poker run and the date for the event. Selected August 29th as the date of the 2026 poker run, we will end at Denton Legion Club. John Humphrey and Bruce Gubser will plan event by getting a route and start location.
Director -
discussed hosting the 2026 ALR State romp and membership decided to not host the state romp in 2026.
Ray Paulson donated $250 to the General Fund, to be used as membership determines.
Director - Discussed some upcoming events where we can sell raffle tickets in 2026. Membership decided we will do the Lincoln Gun show on January 23 through 25, and we need volunteers to sign up by the end of December. See Neil for signup. Membership also decided to attend the ABATE Bike Show in 2026 and discussed other possible events (more to follow as information is obtained). Motion by Streeter, second by Larson, to pay fees for entry at events we attend to sell raffle tickets. Motion carried.
Upcoming Events
Director - Legion Auxiliary Unit 3 is doing a fund raiser. Every 3rd Sunday, next one will be December 21st, Don and Millie’s at both location’s (56th and Ne Parkway and 81st and O) will donate 20% of the cost of any meal if you mention “Lincoln Legion Auxiliary Unit 3” when you place your order.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter
Hubert Olson recapped the Veterans week event at Branson Mo.
Next meeting date and place – Discussed the Christmas party. Membership indicated they wanted to hold it on December 18th , we will start at 1800 with a short meeting and election of 2026 officers. We will have a social gathering with a meal that will be ham, scalloped potatoes, and green beans. Members were asked to bring either an appetizer or dessert. For a fun event, everyone is encouraged to bring a $10 to $15 gift for a fun exchange. Lori will plan the event, so please RSVP via e-mail to Lori Gubser if you plan to attend and what you are bringing.
Closing Prayer- Director
Adjournment – Director
Meeting adjourned at: 1954
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary, November 22, 2026
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
