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Vermont - American Legion Riders

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 servicemembers and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the 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.

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.

Eligibility Requirements

How to Participate - Contact your Department Headquarters to get information about American Legion Riders in your state, or how to start a new chapter at your post.

  • Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
  • Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner's spouse within the state of registration.
  • All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
  • All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.



Contact Information

Website
www.legionriderspost1.org

Lou Furry, Director - Email
trollfur@yahoo.com

Documents / Forms

Agenda

Membership Application

By-Laws

Certificate of Appreciation

Chapter Data Form

Constitution

Frequently Asked Questions

Installation Process

Participant Accident Waiver

Start-Up Guide Checklist


The American Legion
Department of Vermont HQ
126 State Street, P.O. Box 396
Montpelier, Vermont 05601-0396
(802)223-7131
Fax: (802)223-0318
alvthq@talofvt.com

Service Officer Information
Larry Thompson - DSO
American Legion Service Office
215 No. Main St.
White River Jct., VT 05009
Phone: (802)296-5166
Office: (802)295-9363 X5166 OR 5266 Email:Lawrence.thompson@va.gov


Residents Of NH
Michael Hartt - (603)222-5786

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