Legion Riders History - American Legion Post 129

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Welcome to American Legion Riders Chapter 13 home on the web, serving SW Missouri, NW Arkansas, SE Kansas and NE Oklahoma.

American Legion Riders - American Legion Post 127 Sugar Hill, GA Honoring Service, Promoting Patriotism, and Riding with Purpose

At American Legion Riders Chapter 13, we are more than just motorcycle enthusiasts; we are veterans, family members, and community leaders dedicated to serving our nation and honoring those who have served.

Our chapter is committed to upholding the principles of freedom and democracy, supporting veterans and their families, and fostering a strong sense of patriotism within our community.

Join us as we ride in honor of those who have sacrificed, support causes that matter, and build lasting bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Whether through charity rides, veteran assistance programs, or community events, we strive to make a positive impact both on and off the road.

Explore our site to learn more about our mission, upcoming events, and how you can get involved with American Legion Riders Chapter 13. Together, we ride with pride and purpose!

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About the ALR

American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in The American Legion Legacy Run to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

For the latest in Riders apparel and gear, including patches, go to Legion Rider Merchandise - Emblem Sales.

History

In Garden City, Mich., in 1993, Chuck "Tramp" Dare and Bill "Polka" Kaledas, commander of American Legion Post 396, shared an idea to start a motorcycle enthusiasts association within the organization. The two longtime riders wanted an environment where Legion family members could come together to share a common love for motorcycles.

Dare and Kaledas wrote a letter to Michigan Department Adjutant Hubert Hess, sharing their idea. Hess replied that he liked the concept and wanted to pursue it. Later, he gave Kaledas and Dare instructions for managing the program at the post level. He also explained how they could be approved to use the American Legion emblem, and how to gain Membership's support and recognition. At a regular meeting, Post 396 members passed a resolution for a new program to be known as the "American Legion Riders."

Joined by 19 other founding members from their post, Dare and Kaledas were flooded with requests for information about their organization. They agreed to establish a central source for the Riders to ensure that chapters formed not as motorcycle clubs or gangs, but as Legionnaires and Auxiliary and SAL members joining to ride as Legion family.

Legion Riders today

Currently, over 110,000 American Legion Riders meet in over 2,000 chapters in every domestic department and in at least three foreign countries. Riders in Iowa have formed an honor guard called The Five Star Freedom Riders, and Riders in Mulvane, Kan., founded the Patriot Guard to protect the sanctity of military funerals from protesters. Riders in all states have escorted military units returning home from combat tours overseas, conducted massive cross-country fundraising events for wounded warriors from all services, and have raised millions of dollars for countless local, state and national charities. Many Riders, supported by their departments, conduct annual statewide Legacy Runs in direct support of American Legion scholarship programs of Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW), supporting our wounded servicemembers across the nation.  

True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:

  • Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior, sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and other Western states.
  • Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
  • Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities.
  • Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities.
  • Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.
  • The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city.
  • Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory.
  • Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas, and welcoming them home upon their return.
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS FORMS AND RESOURCES

 

 "American Legion Riders as a National Program"

RESOLUTION 5, APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ON MAY 5-6, 2021.

All American Legion Rider (ALR) groups must be a program supported by a post or department of The American Legion and shall uphold the declared principles of The American Legion and conform to and abide by the regulations and decisions of the department, post, or other duly constituted department governing body.

The following guidelines are recommended for The ALR program of The American Legion:

  1. All members of The American Legion Riders shall be current members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion.
  2. Each ALR member shall establish and maintain membership by owning, individually or through marriage, a motorcycle licensed and insured as required by state law.
  3. ALR programs may allow for continued membership for those members who have given up motorcycle ownership because of age, illness, injury, or other reasons outside the member's control.
  4. All ALR members shall strive to maintain the image of The American Legion, always upholding The American Legion name and emblem, which symbolizes the integrity and principles of this great organization.
  5. All ALR groups shall avoid the perception of being a "motorcycle club" (MC) or "biker club".
  6. The only recognized American Legion Rider logo is that which is copyrighted and sold through The American Legion National Emblem sales.
  7. All Members will obey the motorcycle laws of their state.
  8. No use of rockers with the ALR patch because touching the emblem violates trademark laws of the ALR logo. Rockers touching the out edge of the patch is acceptable.
  9. Sponsoring organization (post and department) will review liability insurance coverage to ensure that adequate coverage is available to cover the organization to include coverage for any specific special riding events.

American Legion Rider groups shall abide by The American Legion Constitution and By-laws at each level and the established post and department directives, standing rules, etc.

The American Legion National Headquarters and the respective department and post shall maintain general oversight of the ALR Program regarding the proper use of the name and emblem of The American Legion, The American Legion Riders, and The American Legion Legacy Run, and compliance with the National Constitution and By-Laws of The American Legion.

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Benefits   

Below are some of the many benefits of being a member of the American Legion Riders. For a list of state specific benefits and discounts, click HERE

 

Chapter 13 Specific Benefits and discounts:
In addition to the State and National benefits of being a member of the ALR, chapter 13 members also have
free access to a very nice enclosed trailer for use of hauling your motorcycle.

 

You also get to ride with a great group of like-minded individuals who ride all around the Ozarks, participate in charitable rides, parades, escort memorials for our fallen brothers and sisters, and much much more.

  How to Participate | The American Legion

 

 

National ALR Member Discounts: (The cost savings on these services is much more than the $14 membership to ALR Chapter 13 alone)

Auto Rental

·        AVIS

·        BUDGET

Financial & Insurance

·        American Senior Benefits

·        Mutual of Omaha

·        Spot Pet Insurance

·        USAA

Media & Entertainment

·        Stars and Stripes

Health and Wellness

·        Life Line Screening

·        LifeStation

Moving & Relocation

·        northAmerican Van Lines

·        Pods Moving & Storage

Post Discounts

·        Constant Contact

·        DIRECTV For Business

·        ODP Business Solutions

·        ShipThrifty.com

Retail

·        ElliptiGO

·        Expressoul Coffee

·        GiBoard US

·        Lenovo

·        ODP Business Solutions

·        TRAPSKI

Travel & Lodging

·        Government Vacation Rewards

·        Motel 6

·        Wyndham Hotels & Resorts


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Join / Renew   

RIDERS MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY To join ALR Chapter 13, you must first be a member of the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.

Memberships are Nationwide, so your membership is as good locally in your closest Post or Chapter as it is anywhere in the world. Membership dues are only $14 per year and the benefits far outweigh the cost of joining. For example, if you rented an enclosed U-Haul trailer for only 1 day, you'd pay way more than the cost of an ALR membership alone.

With the ALR Chapter 13 membership, you have access to an enclosed trailer for use anytime as long as you're a member.

Qualifications to join the American Legion: If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.


Step 1: Click to Join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of The American Legion.

Step 2: To join the American Legion Riders you must first be a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of American Legion. After you have your membership to the AL, ALA, or SAL, click the image to be taken to the form.



Qualifications to join the American Legion Riders:
- Be a member in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion.
- Be a legally registered motorcycle owner or the legally registered owner's spouse in the state of registration.
- Be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
- Obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which you are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.

- Sorry, no autocycles are allowed. An autocycle is a defined as a three wheeled vehicle which the drivers and passengers ride in a partially or completely enclosed seating area, that is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals, and no motorcycle endorsement is required to operate.

To renew your membership, click HERE



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If you live in this area, you can be a member of the ALR Chapter 13. All you have to do is join us and enjoy the riding, camaraderie, and community service that comes along with it.   
















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