DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Greetings, Fellow Riders and Legion Family all,
2025 is now in the rear-view mirror. I am so grateful for all the members of your American Legion Riders, Lincoln Chapter 3, and everything they accomplished over this past year.
Your Riders accumulated over 2,500 cumulative hours of service to our Veterans and traveled over 10,000 miles. We participated in over 30 events and raised nearly $8,000 through our poker run and gun raffle fundraising events. Those funds were used to support Veterans locally, across Nebraska, and nationally. We were proud supporters of the Veterans Mission of Mercy dental program (which provided dental care to over 400 Nebraska Veterans and their spouses), the Wheels For Warriors program (which provides motorcycles to Veterans), and The American Legion's Veterans & Children Foundation (which provides financial assistance to military and veteran parents who face unexpected financial hardships that threaten the stability of their homes).
We already have some great activities on our calendar for 2026, including a number of parades, our annual poker run, another gun raffle (see the flyer included in this newsletter), and... we recently received a generous donation of a motorcycle which will likely be either sold or raffled off, with those funds used to continue our mission of supporting Veterans and their families. Stay tuned for more information.
The election of officers for 2026 was conducted at our December meeting. Leading your Chapter in 2026 are:
Rider Director: Bruce Gubser
Assistant Director: Mike Streeter
Secretary: Erik Miksch
Treasurer: Lori Gubser
Ride Captain: John Humphrey
Sergeant-At-Arms: Bill Beede
After the election at our December meeting, with about 30 members and guests present, we held our usual gift exchange. This year, instead of the gift-stealing White Elephant exchange, we played Christmas Gift Bingo. Everyone had a great time and went home with some new treasures. Our thanks, also, to the Denton American Legion Post #355 for hosting, and providing excellent food for, our ALR meetings.
Here's looking forward to a great 2026!!
Until next time, Ride (and Drive) Safe!
Bruce Gubser
Rider Director
Lincoln ALR Chapter 3
ALR Gun 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 January 2026 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting Agenda
15 January 2026
Denton American Legion Post #355
1800 meet and greet
Dinner furnished to members at their cost by Host.
1900 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 - by Director
Opening Introductions
Officer Roll Call - by Secretary
Director - present
Assistant Director - present
Secretary - present
Treasurer - present
Ride Captain - present
Sergeant at Arms - present
Self-Introduction of 18 members and 2 guests
Minutes from previous meeting - by Secretary:
The December meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page, and on December 19th, membership was asked to review and forward any needed changes, additions or deletions. Director – There being no edits, the December minutes were approved.
Membership report - by Secretary.
We have 34 paid members.
Financial Report - by Treasurer.
The report was reviewed, and it indicates our account balance is $2,560.56. $74.00 collected for the bunker fund at this meeting.
Reports from officers
Director - nothing
Assistant Director - nothing
Secretary - nothing
Treasurer - nothing
Ride Captain - nothing
Sergeant at Arms - nothing
Reports from Committees
Rifle Raffle Committee Update – We have 0 tickets sold, 1000 available. There will be a sign-out sheet for ticket accountability available at the time of the upcoming Gun Show, but tickets are ready to issue for individuals to sell.
Old Business
2011 Harley Electra Glide Ultra Limited discussion was tabled from last meeting. B. Gubser has physical possession of the motorcycle that was donated to the Legion Riders to benefit vets. It will have to be titled in the name of Post 3 because they are the parent organization and have the Tax Number. Two options were discussed. One was to sell the motorcycle outright, the second was to raffle it off. There is no permit required if the gross profit from a raffle is under $15,000. If Frontier H-D or Elway Powersports will not purchase the motorcycle for at least $8,000 then the Chapter will do a raffle. Motion by T. Silcock to let the executive committee determine the motorcycle sale or raffle based on parameters discussed, Seconded by L. Gubser. Motion carried.
New Business
- America 250 – State Historical Society will be doing a time capsule. M. Streeter offered to order 25 commemorative pins.
- Installation of Officers – Gerry Wolf, Past Post 3 and District 15 Commander, attended as the Installing Officer and swore in the following individuals for 2026:
Director- Bruce Gubser
Assistant Director- Mike Streeter
Secretary- Eric Miksch
Treasurer- Lori Gubser
Sgt at Arms- William Beede
Road Captain- John Humphrey
Upcoming Events
- Gun Show – The Chapter is officially registered for the Gun Show at Sandhills Event Center. Setting up at 1600 on Friday, the 23rd of January with the event going on through the weekend. N. Larson will pick up the packet with all the name tags and identify where to set up the Legion Riders table. He will also send out a copy of the updated sign-up sheet to all members who volunteered by this coming Wednesday. Riders/volunteers plan on entering via the South entrance.
- ABATE Show – R. Paulson is purchasing wristbands for entry though the whole weekend. Riders can reimburse him for a wristband and not have to pay for entry each day.
- Ashland Legion and Sons are having a gun show on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter
A few months ago we received a $500 donation from Havelock Legion Post #354. They are going to be closing so they are donating money to various places. They wrote us a $500 check. Havelock Legion Post is now revitalizing. Motion was made to give them back their $500 by L. Gubser and seconded by J. Stevens. Motion carried.
Next meeting date and place
February 19th, Denton Legion Club meet and greet at 1800 with a meal provided by post at members’ expense, meeting to follow at 1900.
Closing Prayer - Chaplain
Adjournment - Director
Meeting adjourned at: 1947
Chapter 3 Legion Riders In Action
