DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Greetings Fellow Riders and Legion Family,
Hopefully, we've seen the last of the winter weather. I'm not holding my breath, but I do have my fingers crossed.
Your American Legion Riders continue to support Veterans in the eastern Nebraska area. In February, members of our chapter stood in flaglines for a number of deceased Veterans and honored their legacy. My thanks go out to all of you for honoring our Veterans in this way. I know the families appreciate your participation.
February also brought the ABATE District 2 Bike Show. Ray Paulson and Ed Saffold showed their bikes, and each won first place trophies in their class. Congrats to them both. We also sold raffle tickets for both the motorcycle (that was recently donated to us) and the rifle. See the flyers elsewhere on this page. Please see me, or any of the Riders, for tickets.
With Spring just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to getting our "knees in the breeze" once again. I've noticed quite a few motorcycles out and about, and there will be more and more of them as the weather turns warmer. For my fellow motorcyclists, whether on two- or three-wheels, please keep your head on a swivel and watch out for other vehicles. For my fellow car drivers, please keep an eye out for motorcyclists (even the "nut jobs").
Until next time,
Ride (and Drive) Safe!
Bruce Gubser
Director, Lincoln Chapter 3
American Legion Riders
ALR Gun Raffle
ALR Motorcycle Raffle
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
2026 OFFICERS
Leadership 2026
Director: Bruce Gubser
Assistant Director: Mike Streeter
Secretary &
Membership: Erik Miksch
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 April 2026 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting agenda
April 16, 2065
Denton American Legion Post
1901 Call to order - By Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to Colors - By Director
Prayer - By Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance – By Director
MIA chair– By Sgt at Arms
Recitation of American Legion Rider Creed -Director
Opening Introductions
Officer Roll Call – by Assistant Director
Director - present
Assistant Director- present
Secretary - absent
Treasurer – present
Ride Captain - present
Sergeant at Arms - present
Self-Introduction of 21 members, 1 guests.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Assistant Director. The March meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page, and on March 27, 2026, membership was asked to review and forward any needed changes, additions or deletions.
Director -There being no edits, the March minutes were approved.
Membership report -. No report, Secretary absent
Financial Report – by Treasurer. A copy of the March report was sent to all membership on 4/12/2026. The report was reviewed, and it indicates our account balance is $6165.58. $64 was collected for the Bunker fund tonight.
Reports from Officers -
Director – nothing
Assistant Director - nothing
Secretary - absent (NOTE: Congrats to Eric and his significant other on the birth of their daughter, Hannah, on April 9th. 6Lb 11 oz, 19.5 inches, about one month premature.
Treasurer - nothing
Ride Captain - talked about the USA birthday ride of 250 miles ending with our attendance at the parade in Seward. Ride order to follow.
Sergeant at Arms – nothing
Reports From Committees – Director provided updates on both rifle and motorcycle raffle. Motion by Streeter, Second by Lori Gubser, to combine all proceeds from both raffles and the poker run and donate one-half to the JAVELAN service dog program and one-half to Mission of Mercy. Motion carried.
Director advised that on May 6th, we will need one or two volunteers to sell motorcycle raffle tickets at IBEW local 265, 1409 Old Farm Rd., from 1700 to 1830.
Director advised that on June 26 thru 28th need volunteers for raffle ticket sales at Lincoln Gun Show at Sandhills Event Center, there will be a signup sheet at the May meeting.
Director updated members on the stops for our Poker Run.
Old Business
None
New Business
The Director discussed the transfer of the title and registration expenses on the motorcycle in our fund-raising raffle. Motion by Rick Simmons, second by Glen Masek, to reimburse Post 3 in the amount of $12.65 for the title transfer. Motion carried.
The Director discussed the Ride for America: Nebraska 250 Flag Escort event on June 13th and 14th. A 5X8 foot flag will need to be purchased, our cost is $78.23. Motion be Gene Sibley second by John Stevens to purchase this flag from our bunker fund, motion carried. The event will begin in Scottsbluff, at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home, with a stop at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, lunch in Thedford, and end the first day at Kearney, with dinner at Legion Post 52 in Kearney. The second day will start at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, with a stop at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island, lunch in Wahoo, a visit at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue, and end at the State Capitol with a ceremony in the Rotunda. Ride order for this event to follow.
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, May 16th, Armed Forces Day Patriot Run, Plattsmouth American Legion to Seward. Nebraska National Guard Museum. Registration at Plattsmouth VFW Post at 1100 KSU 1130. $20 donation includes ride Museum tour and lunch in Seward.
- Sunday, May 24th, Thunder on the Missouri meet at 901 E. Topaz Dr., Sergeant Bluff, IA.
- Also, Sunday, May 24th, is the world’s largest Flag display in Lincoln at Sandhills Global Event Center, time TBD. Sign up on Patriotic Productions web page. They need 200 people for this event.
- Friday, May 29th, Directors Dinner Ride. More to follow as it gets closer to the date.
-Saturday, May 30th, Sowers Club Poker run, registration at Frontier HD 1000-1130.
- Saturday, May 30th, Sowers Club Poker run, registration at Frontier HD 1000-1130.in Deshler registration 0930-1100.
- June 25th and 26th Nebraska Department convention in Columbus details on web page.
- July 4th, Chapter 3 ALR 4th of July 250 memorial USA birthday ride to Seward for the parade. Ride order to follow.
- July 17-19 Nebraska ALR Legacy Run across Nebraska Leaves Lincoln goes to Alma, Broken Bow, and back to Lincoln. Information on Nebraska ALR Facebook page. Motion by Glen Masek, second by Rick Simmons, to donate $500 to the Legacy Run from the bunker fund. Motion carried.
- July 18 BACA (bikers against child abuse) poker run registration Frontier HD 1000-1130.
- July 25th, the State Romp is in Grand Island.
- August 1st, Stronger Than Suicide poker run registration at Rosies 1501Center Park Rd, Lincoln 1000-1200.
- August 8th and 9th, Defenders of Freedom Air Show, Offutt AFB.
- September 8th, Escort Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute to Crawford, NE.
- November 15th Lincoln Veterans Day Parade.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter –
John Juricek provided information on the Denton Legion Poker Run Saturday June 20th registration 0930 to 1100.
Next meeting date and place –
May 21st Denton Legion Club, meet and greet at 1800 with meal provided by post at members expense, meeting to follow at 1900.
Closing
Prayer- by Chaplain
Adjournment – Director
Meeting adjourned at 1932
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Assistant Director. April 18,2026
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
