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 March 2025 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting minutes
March 20, 2025
Denton American Legion Post 355
1901 called to order- By Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to colors – by Director
Prayer offered – by Director
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 – absent
Ride Captain – present
Sergeant at Arms - present
Self-Introduction of 20 members and one new member present at this meeting.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary,
The February meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page, and on February 28th all members except one who waived review of the minutes 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 40 paid members.
Financial Report – by Director for Treasurer, reviewed the February report which was previously sent to all members on March 16th. The report indicated an ending balance of $5606.74. $74 was collected at this meeting for the Bunker Fund.
Reports from
Director - Discussed our donation, authorized by membership last month, to Stonger Than Suicide. Without objection, we will go ahead and send a $500 donation to Denver Stochum from “Stronger Than Suicide” and to distribute the designated funds from the proceeds of our poker run/raffle as approved by membership. $500 will be deducted from the proceeds of our poker run/raffle and returned to our general fund at the end of our poker run in August to compensate for this early donation.
Assistant Director- Nothing
Secretary- has the forms and information on the 2025 State Romp at the Bayard Legion Club on June 20 and 21. If interested in attending, email to mikie225@windstream.net and Secretary will forward the info via email. Registration is required by June 10th or pay a late fee. Will be two runs on the 21st one going west into Wyoming and one going north and east to Ogallala. Take your pick of direction when you register. The cost is $40 for the runs and meal that evening. There is also individual cost for commemorative patches if you desire.
Treasurer-absent
Ride Captain -
- Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club Hog Roast, April 12, Millard American Legion
- CVMA NE 16-2 Annual Poker Run, April 16th. Registration @ Denton American Legion Post 355. Start at 9:30, last bike at 5:00 pm. $500, $300, $100 prizes. Route: Denton-Unadilla-Tecumseh-Beatrice-Denton
Sgt.at Arms - nothing
Reports from Committees
- Gun Raffle committee report by Eric no additional info or changes from February.
Old Business- none
New Business – Ray Paulson thanks for all the help with PGR funerals honor guards and flag lines.
Upcoming Events –
- March 29th Beatrice ALR BBQ & bands 5-8 PM or until food is gone Beatrice vets club 501 Dorsey.
- April 12th, Vietnam Veterans Club Hog Roast at the Millard Legion club.
- April 26th, CVMA Poker run, starts at Frontier HD.
- May 17th, Armed Forces Day Dice Run, 10:30am – 4:30pm, at Venue 1883 in Plattsmouth
- May 24, Thank A Veteran Tour – South, meet at Bellevue Walmart, 9am, 10504 S 15th St, Bellevue
- May 30-June 1, National ALR Romp at Lake of the Ozarks.
- June 14th, Thank A Veteran Tour – North, Meet at Women’s Methodist Hospital parking lot, 192nd & West Dodge Street, Omaha, 9am. Breakfast & lunch provided.
- June 20-21, Nebraska ALR State Romp at Bayard.
- June 26-29, Nebraska American Legion Department Convention, Columbus.
- July 11-13, Nebraska Legacy Run, starts and ends in Grand Island.
- July 12th, Eagles Eksoskeleton Poker Run, registration 10am until noon at Frontier H-D.
- July 26, Freedom & Independence Poker Run, Grand Island ALR.
- August 22 – September 1, Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island - September 6th Widows and sons’ poker run Frontier HD Lincoln
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter – nothing
Next meeting date and place – Denton Legion Club, April 17th, with meet and greet at 1800, meal provided at your own expense, and meeting to follow at 1900.
Adjournment – at 1915 by Director, who also gave the closing prayer
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary, March 21, 2025
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
