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Next Riders Meeting is on Wednesday February 1st at 6:30 PM
Only 3 days before the auction and motorcycle show
This is a very important meeting !
Please come & participate !
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We Are Hosting an
Auction & Motorcycle Show
on Saturday, February 4th
This should be a GREAT Event for fun and to raise money for local charity.
Donations
of "just about anything" are being accepted now.
Please Bring us your unwanted treasures.....
501C-3 Charitable Donation Tax Receipts will be issued upon request...
Please contact Linda Ross for more info !
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Mark Your Calanders for ALR District 13's First Ever Ride-In / Meet & Greet !
This is a Great Opportunity to meet riders from other Florida Posts !
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Hosted by American Legion Post 336 / 5770 Bayshore Rd. North Fort Myers
It's a Poker Ride-In - $100 best hand, $50 worst hand
$15 for rider & $5.00 per passenger
Live Music, Food, Vendors and the company of our brothers & sisters of
The Florida American Legion Riders
Net proceeds to benefit The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
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Our most recent Ride was on Saturday January 14th
We supported North Fort Myers Legion Post 336 by participating in their Poker Run. Funds raised will be used to help procure wheel chairs for the new VA Hospital in Cape Coral.
It was a great ride and a beautiful day. If you missed it, You missed a good time !
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The Over-The-Weekend Ride to the Keys Was Awesome !
Bubba, Norma, Julie, Bill, Gene, Sue, Mike, Tim
We visited EVERY Key ( Including Key West )
and Some American Legions too !
Marathon Post 154 / Commander Steve Odle
Weather was Perfect and Accomodations were great.
We will be planning another one for next year. Don't Miss Out !
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2012 Officers
Director: Mike Smith
Assistant Director: Jim Hardy
Secretary: Sue Walter
Treasurer: Linda Lou Ross
Sgt. at Arms: Gene Gargano
Chaplain: Gene Gargano
Ride Coordinator: Ron Royer
Historian: Sue Walter
Membership Chairman / Webmaster: Timothy Young
2012 Membership Cards Are In !____Dues are still only $20.00 per year
Come to the next Meeting to Get Your New Card !
New Member applicants, the application is right here
Just print it out, fill it out & bring it in !
See Tim Young or Call / E-mail Him at 282-5555 or aviationfinance@aol.com
Not a member of the Legion or the Sons of the American Legion yet?
Application information is here on the website also....
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Next Riders Meeting is on
Wednesday February 1st
at 6:30 PM
The American Legion Riders Association of Post 136 of Florida meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1830 hours.
To be eligible for membership you must be (or become) a member of the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of the Legion in any Post but you can not belong to more than one chapter of the American Legion Riders. You must own a motorcycle over 250cc'sand have a motorcycle license or you must be a spouse of a member. Contact Tim Young / Riders Membership Coordinator at (239) 282-5555 or aviationfinance@aol.com or contact Barry August /Post Commander at the Post at 239-283-4434 for more information .
APPLICATION FORM:
TheAmerican Legion Riders | |
Post 136, St. James City, Florida | |
Member Information Form/Application for Membership
About You: Complete this section in its entirety.
Last Name: ___________________________ First Name: ______________________________Nickname/Rider Name: __________________________________________________________Home Address: ___________________________________________ Apt: _______________City: _______________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________Home Phone: (_____)_______-___________ Cell Phone: (_____)______-___________Wife/Husband: ________________________________________________________________
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Make: _______________________ Model: _____________________ Displacement: _________
About the lawyers: Check the box alongside the appropriate statement below, draw a large "X" through the statement that does not apply to you, and sign and date BOTH sections. If you do not own a motorcycle, also put a large "X" through the "About your bike" section.
"I, the undersigned, certify that the motorcycle listed above is registered in my name and in accordance with state, city, and/or local licensing and registration requirements. I further certify that I carry property and liability insurance for myself, my passengers, and my motorcycle which meets at least the minimum state, city, and/or local insurance requirements. I also certify that I carry a valid driver's license with either a cycle endorsement or a valid Motorcyclist Temporary Instruction Permit in accordance with state, city, and/or local laws. If my status changes, I will request, complete, and submit a new Member Information Form." "I am joining as a passenger of the following Rider: ______________________________________________________________. I will not be operating a motorcycle as an American Legion Rider, but may be participating in American Legion Rider events as a passenger. If my status changes, I will request, complete, and submit a new Member Information Form."All members must signify their understanding and certification of the relative section above by signing and dating here.
Signed: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
"I, the undersigned, agree that the American Legion, and the American Legion Motorcycle Association (henceforth referred to as 'The American Legion Riders' or simply as 'Riders'), shall not be liable or responsible for damage to property or injury to persons including myself during any Riders activities, even where the damage or injury is caused by negligence (except willful neglect). I understand and agree that all Riders members and their guests participate voluntarily, and at their own risk in all Riders activities. I release and hold the Riders officers and the American Legion harmless for any injury loss to my person or property that may result through my participation in the Riders and/or their activities. I understand that this means that I agree not to sue the Riders officers, whether local, state or national, nor the American Legion for any injury resulting to myself or my property in connection with and Riders activities." All members must signify their understanding and certification of the relative section above by signing and dating here. |
Signed: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
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Today over 425 American Legion Riders programs, organized by chapters, districts, or departments, support Americanism and Children and Youth programs in virtually every state in the nation, and more are organizing each month. One of the fastest-growing and most highly visible of the many programs offered by The American Legion, The American Legion Riders are a very diverse group, and so are the programs that they support. What do American Legion Riders do? The activities are far too many to mention in this space, but here are a few examples:
American Legion Riders chapters and districts, nationally, have become some of the most generous donors for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, raising as much as $5,000 or more in a single event.
Legion Riders participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend in Washington D.C. known as "Rolling Thunder".
Legion Riders sponsor or participate in local and national charity events in support of the sponsoring American Legion Post.
Legion Riders ride to raise money for such organizations as local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Center, Varied Children and Youth programs, a School for Blind Children, Veterans Relief, Needy families and many, many others.
Legion Riders founded a national movement called “Patriot Guard” (www.patriotguard.org) that honors and protects the sanctity of military funerals and memorial services.
Legion Riders have formed special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams highlighting the special bonds formed in military service and the motorcycling community.
Legion Riders have also begun to teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools in cooperation with ABATE and other national motorcycling organizations.
Remember: American Legion Riders are a very dedicated group of Legion Family members. When your Post or district sponsors a new Riders organization, you create a win/win situation for your post, district, and Department!
Click on http://www.legion.org for online details.
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