DIRECTORS MESSAGE
August, 2022
Greetings Riders and all,
Well, July saw the Riders appearing in the Seward Grand Parade on the 4th. It was a bit warm, but we had a good turnout of Riders and the crowd seemed to enjoy watching us as we rode along the parade route. We had Riders representing Chapter 3 in the Czech Festival parade at Dwight on July 24th. We are also scheduled to ride in the Wilber Czech Festival on Saturday, August 6th. You will be receiving this newsletter before the Wilber parade, so I hope you take some time and come on over to Wilber to partake in the great festival put on by the Wilber community and see your Riders in action.
Riding season is in full swing, and our riders have also participated in a number of funeral honors for deceased veterans. We are also scheduled, on Tuesday, August 9th, to be part of an escort for "The Wall That Heals" as it makes its way from Gibbon to Kearney, where it will be on display at the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion.
The Wall That Heals is an exhibit, which will be hosted by the 37th Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion, that is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and mobile education center.
Please remember to add our Poker Run to your calendar on September 24th. All types of vehicles are encouraged to participate in this, our major fundraising activity of the year, as we raise funds in support of the JAVALAN service dog organization which provides service dogs to veterans and first responders in the eastern Nebraska and western Iowa area. Registration starts at 10am at Frontier Harley-Davidson and ends at the Denton Legion Club. In addition to poker hands, there will also be a silent auction on a number of great items.
I guess that is about all for now.
Until next time,
Ride (and Drive) Safe!
Bruce Gubser
Director
Lincoln Chapter 3
American Legion Riders
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionRidersPost3 Happening Next https://happeningnext.com/event/poker-run-lincoln-chapter-3-american-legion-riders-eid3a08ie6738
One of the events Lincoln Chapter 3, American Legion Riders we will be part of this year is the annual poker run fundraiser on Saturday, September 24th. This year, all proceeds will go to JAVELAN. The JAVELAN program provides funding for service dogs for military veterans and retired first responders in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. JAVELAN Is for our nation’s heroes who are suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), traumatic brain injury and many other affiliated physical and emotional disabilities. JAVELAN partners these heroes with trainers and dogs to improve the quality of life of our nation’s heroes through the medical assistance and healing power of their new canine partners.
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.
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 annual 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
2022 OFFICERS
Leadership 2022
Director: Bruce Gubser
Assistant Director Neil Larson
Chaplain: Glen L Masek
Secretary &
Membership: Mike Streeter
Treasurer: Dave Dietz
Road Captain &
Webmaster: William Smisek
Sergeant-at-Arms: Robert Enlow
Next Meeting Third Thursday of Every Month. 7:00 PM, Denton Legion Club
Minutes July 2022 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting minutes July 21, 2022
Denton American legion Post #355
1800 meet and greet with food provided by Legion Club at member’s expense.
1859 Call to order- By Assistant Director
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to Colors - By Assistant Director
Pledge of Allegiance – By Assistant Director
Prayer – by Chaplin
MIA chair– By Ray Paulson
Recitation of American Legion Rider Creed
Opening Introductions
Officer Roll Call – by Secretary
Director - absent
Assistant Director – present
Secretary - present
Treasurer - present
Ride Captain – absent
Sgt. At Arms - absent
Self-Introduction of 16 members, 1 new member, 1 guest.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary
The June 2022 meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page and all members were advised by e-mail to review on June 18th. Call for additional corrections, additions, or deletions.
Membership report - by Secretary 2022 paid membership is at 44
Financial Report – by Treasurer
The June report sent to members via e-mail on July 18th. Balance for end of June was $2291.76. At this meeting $42 was collected by member’s donations to the bunker fund.
Treasurer Dietz advised that the practice of donations from the AL Rider’s bunker fund to Denton Post personnel as a tip for the meal is causing a problem. He discussed the problem of reduction or increase in bunker funds available to the Chapter’s use. Motion by Streeter to do away with Chapter Bunker Fund providing a $25 tip to post #355 personnel. Second by Dietz. Discussion on issue -Streeter advised historically and present practice is that, unless the group is paying for all who attend, it is each individual’s obligation to include a tip for the server when paying for their meal. . Vote on motion- motion carried.
Reports from officers
Director- absent
Assistant Director – Notification of PGR event at Omaha National Cemetery on Monday. Contact Neil if need info.
Secretary – Nothing
Treasurer – Nothing
Ride Captain - absent
Sgt. at Arms- absent
Reports from Committees
NONE
Old Business
Streeter - reminded that the Director previously advised that we received a request for assistance with escort of “The Wall That Heals” August 9th, from Gibbon Public School to Kearney. Streeter suggestion we meet and leave Lincoln around 1030 on the 9th to be in Gibbon before the escort is due to leave for Kearney at 1300. Membership expressed interest in doing this event, Assistant Director will request a ride order from Ride Captain.
Streeter – reported he will be riding in the Nebraska Legacy Run on August 12 and 13. Starts in Grand Island comes to Lincoln then McCook on first day. Second Day ends in Kearney at Vietnam Veterans meeting. They are asking for donations, Streeter made motion to donate $500 from our Bunker Fund to the 2022 Legacy Scholarship Fund, second by John Brehm, motion approved. Streeter advised that he can deliver donation on our behalf during the Run-on August 13..
New Business
Assistant Director – replacement of Sgt, at arms, discussed, Ron Bevard volunteered to take position. Director will need to appoint a replacement.
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter
Streeter- Ride order out for Hickman Hay Days Parade on July 30th, discussed need to change route due to construction.
Streeter- reviewed the August 20thSAL poker run that Friend American Legion post 183 will host.
Streeter – reminded that we are registered for the Milford Fun Days parade on August 20th and we will need a ride order from Ride Captain. Line up in Milford is at 1500 parade is at 1600.
Next meeting date and place – 8-18-2022 Denton American Legion Post #355
Closing Prayer- Chaplin
Adjournment – Assistant Director
Meeting adjourned at: 1935
THE END
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter, Secretary July 22, 2022
Legion Riders Memorial Day
