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Who We Are:
The American Legion
Riders are members of the American Legion who are also
motorcycle enthusiasts. They can be found participating in
parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and supporting the
communities in which they live, work, and play. Members of the
ALR come from the Legion, the Legion Auxilliary, and the Sons
of the American Legion. The American Legion Riders were formed
to...
- Participate in parades
and other ceremonies that are in
keeping with the Aims and Purposes of the American
legion.
- To
promote motorcycle safety programs and to provide a
social
atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same
interest.
- To use our
Association to promote and support programs
of the American Legion
through service to our Community, State
and Nation.
The American Legion
Riders is not a motorcycle club (M/C), and does not
practice M/C rules or regulations. The American Legion Riders
is family-oriented, just as is its parent organization: the
American Legion.
Brief History of the ALR:
In the fall of 1993
Chuck (Tramp) Dare shared a dream with the Commander at the
American Legion Post 396 in Garden City, Michigan. The idea
came about to start a motorcycle association that would
operate within the American Legion. The idea was to provide an
atmosphere whereas Post, Auxiliary and S.A.L. members, who
shared an enthusiasm for motorcycles, could come together. It
was meant to be a family oriented group.
They started
with just a small group. Within a few months we grew to
nineteen members. We worked on developing a set of by-laws to
help us to provide structure to our group. They designed an
emblem for the American Legion Riders. This emblem, contained
within its design, the emblem of the American Legion. This
emblem is worn today by Legion Rider groups throughout the
country and is available to it's members through and State
chapters. In 1996 they had an article published about the
American Legion Riders in the American Legion National
publication of the "Dispatch". An article in the American
Legion Magazine soon followed up this article. In about 1996
"Tramp" moved to Texas, where he did a great job of promoting
the Legion Rider program there. Today, there are groups of
American Legion Riders throughout the country.
The Northern Virginia
Chapter of the American Legion Riders began its planning stages in
late 2006. By February 2007 the chapter was formed with
support from American Legion Post 177 and 22 Riders became charter
members of the chapter. The chapter is growing leaps and
bounds. With each monthly meeting and event we see more and
more members joining.
Who benefits from
forming an American Legion Riders Group?
We all do!!!!
Just because one person wears a leather motorcycle jacket and
another wears a golf shirt and slacks, we now know that we can work
together to promote the aims and purposes of the American Legion. We
have done it, and everyone involved was able to see the benefit. The
American Legion Riders was never intended to be a "Motorcycle Club".
As stated, it is to be able to work with the Local Post to assist in
promoting the American Legion.
The program was
designed to have people work together and enjoy themselves. It may
be a group of Riders working on a fundraiser for a local charity, it
may be just a warm summer evening ride together or maybe just
sitting at the Post sharing stories. It's all about members working
together and playing together - it is there for them to enjoy.
Membership:
Membership in the
Northern Virginia American Legion Riders is open to all members of
the American Legion,
Sons of the
American Legion, or
American Legion Auxiliary. We would love to welcome you as
a member of our sponsoring post, Post 177, however membership in the
Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Legion Riders is not post
specific.
For More Information
Email Us Here
Click Here For Easy Online
Application
Or You Can Download Your Application Here And Mail It In
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Northern Virginia ALR meets at
1:00 PM the 2nd Sunday of each month at
Post 177, Fairfax.
Scheduled Meetings Through 2007
Are As Follows:
May 13th
June 10th
July 8th
August 12th
September 9
October 14th
November 11th
December 9th
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The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Legion Riders
and Post 177 Supports Rolling Thunder and The Ride of the
Patriots With Events Throughout Memorial Day Weekend
Stop By
Post 177, Fairfax
for Food, Music, Fun, and Fellowship. Friday Night,
Saturday Night, and All Day Sunday.
Memorial Day Weekend
Information
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 2 - Fun Ride
June 3 - Ride to Bike Show,
Masters, Gainesville, VA, - Meet at Post at1:00 PM
June 10 - Ride to Mannasses For
Joint Meeting with Post 10 - Meet at Post at 12:00 PM,
Departure 12:15
June 16 - Rige to Waugh's Harley
Davidson's "15th Annual Big Damn Bike Show", Orange, VA - Meet
At Post 9:00 a.m. Departure 9:15
July 3rd - Leaving Post For 1st
Annual National ALR Music City Romp, Nashville, VA- Times
and Ride Plan TBD.
REGISTRATION FORM
CHECK BACK
FOR MORE DETAILS
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