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.
2020 OFFICERS
Leadership 2019-20
Commander: Bruce Gubser
Vice-Commander: Ray Paulson
Chaplain: Glen Mashek
Secretary/Membership: MiKe Streeter
Treasurer: Dave Dietz
Road Captain/Webmaster: William Smisek
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ray Gilbertson
Next Meeting Third Thursday of Every Month. 7:00 PM, Denton Legion Club
Minutes June 2020 Meeting
ALR Post 3 Meeting minutes
July 16, 2020
Denton American Legion Club Post #355
1859 call to order- By Commander Gubser
Present Colors and MIA Chair
Attention to Colors
Prayer and MIA chair– By Chaplin Masek
Pledge of Allegiance
Recitation of American Legion Rider Creed
Opening Introductions
Officer Roll Call – by Secretary Streeter
Commander - present
Vice Commander - present
Secretary - present
Treasurer - present
Ride Captain - present
Sergeant at Arms - absent
16 members present and signed in, 1 Guests attended.
Minutes from previous meeting – by Secretary
June 2020 meeting minutes were posted on the Post 3 ALR web page and all members were advised by e-mail to review on 6/21/2020. Call for corrections, additions or deletions, none needed. Motion to approve made by Simmons second by Paulson, motion approved.
Membership report – 2020 year stands at 37 active members.
Financial Report – by Treasurer Dietz
June report sent to all members via e-mail on July 12, 2020. Balance for End of June was $2,588.98. Bunker fund tonight was $39. Motion to approve report made by Simmons second by Hanseling, motion approved.
Reports from officers
- Commander Gubser – July 30th meet at Roper and Suns 40th and Yankee Hill for July dinner rid to Baileys Local Bar and Grill in Eagle. KSU 1830.
Other events:
- July 18, 2020 Benson ALR Thank a vet tour in Omaha area. -
- July 18, 2020 Eagles Exoskeleton Poker Run, starting in Lincoln 1000, last out 1200
- Reminder on ALR State Romp September 18 through 20th Benson American Legion Post 112 will host, and they are asking for preregistration, info on Nebraska ALR Face book page.
ALR post 374 Omaha/Millard sponsoring a poker run August 15th to support operation comfort warriors. Starts at1030 at post in Millard.
- Sunday, 2 August Fundraiser for a kid named Bristol, diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. Start point, Davey Tavern. Stops at Dwight, Weston, Memphis and Eagle. Registration @ 1100. KSU @ 1200.
- Biker Against Child Abuse Group is having a poker run August 1st starts at 1000 Defiance Harley Davidson Omaha.
- Vice Commander Paulson - Thanks to those that have helped for funerals it is very much appreciated by friends and family.
- Secretary- Streeter
Correspondence – none
- Treasurer – Dietz – None
- Ride Captain Smisek – None
- Sergeant at Arms Gilbertson – Absent
Reports from Committees
Commander – none established at this time.
Old Business
- Commander - Our ALR Poker run for 2020 tentatively approved by membership at February meeting, set for August 22nd to start at Frontier Harley Davidson. Continued discussion on the event. Committee established by Commander to plan for this event, chaired by Commander, members are Vice Commander and Road Captain.
- Commander - Progress on raffle- In February membership approved the purchase of a $500 Scheels gift certificate.. Streeter made motion to not follow through due to the current health emergency. Second by Muggy. Motion approved we will have no raffle in 2020 as the sale of tickets would be very difficult.
New Business - None
Other Comments for the Good of the Chapter - None
Next meeting date and place – August 20th same time and place.
Closing Prayer- Chaplin Masek
Adjournment – by Commander
Meeting adjourned at: 1919
THE END
Respectfully submitted by Mike Streeter Post 3 ALR Secretary July 18, 2020
Commanders Message
June 2020
Comrades and friends,
Save the date! The end of quarantine was just announced! Octemburary 54th. Okay --- funny or not --- it does seem like we’ve been sequestered since forever ago, and it seems like we will be sequestered until sometime around the 10th of never. The good news is that things appear to be opening up. I actually had a sit-down lunch inside a restaurant today. Who’d have thought it would be remarkable to make that statement aloud? Since our usual venue for meetings (Denton Post 355) has been closed (like everywhere else), there have been no ALR meetings for the past couple of months. The chapter leadership decided to try a virtual meeting for May. As I write this on May 18th, the meeting is only a few days away. By the time you read this, we will have held the meeting. I’m hopeful that the meeting is wellattended. At the meeting, we will discuss riding plans for the upcoming months. We’ll try to keep the calendar which appears on Page 1 updated. It can be found on the Post 3 website. https://lincolnpost3.org/ May was Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With warmer weather, it’s time to remind everyone to be on the alert and to share the road with motorcyclists. Riders who have been cooped up all winter are excited to be out on the road again, but that shouldn’t stop them from using caution. Both motorcyclists and motorists need to be aware of their surroundings. Checking blind spots, checking mirrors, and using turn signals are necessary when changing lanes and when passing. Distracted driving has been on the rise, too. Distractions during driving could mean the difference between seeing a motorcyclist or not when preparing to......change lanes. Don’t let one text change anyone’s life forever! Riders need to take precautions as well. Take a defensive driving course, wear protective gear, and keep your bike in its best working condition. Also, be aware of any road hazards and dangerous weather conditions. Most of all, enjoy your ride --- and make it home again!
Until next time, Ride Safe!
Bruce Gubser,
Commander Post 3 American Legion Riders
