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The American Legion Riders of Virginia

PO Box 51

Spotsylvania, Va 22553

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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 Auxiliary, 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.

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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. 

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 Virginia American Legion Riders is open to all members of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, or American Legion Auxiliary. 

Suggested Vest Configuration:

The Virginia American Legion Riders suggest the following vest configuration.

Patches and Other Legion Riders Merchandise Are Available From American Legion Emblem Sales

VIRGINIA
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS

BY-LAWS

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

To become a member of The American Legion Riders the applicant must first be a member in good standing with The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of the American Legion. All members must abide by the applicable laws. All members will follow the by-laws of The American Legion as set forth in the "National Constitution and by-laws of The American Legion" and "Constitution and by-laws of The American Legion Department of Virginia, Inc.", the by-laws of The American Legion District, and the by-laws of the American Legion Post you are riding for". The American Legion Riders by-laws are subordinate to each of the by-laws mentioned above. 

Governing Body

The governing body of the American Legion Riders of Virginia shall be by committee, the members of which shall be appointed by the Department Commander and approved by the Department Executive Committee. The committee shall consist of a chairman and three vice-chairmen from each of the regions representing the Department of Virginia. This committee shall operate as a sub-committee of the Department of Virginia Americanism Committee.

MEETINGS

The committee shall meet at the call of the committee chairman and at all applicable department functions.
 

RULES OF CONDUCT

All members of the American Legion Riders shall be held to the same standards of conduct as those of the American Legion. 
 

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PATCH

Patches are available and will be sold to the members of The American Legion Riders through The American Legion Emblem sales. We recommend a black leather vest with the patch placed on the back center of the vest. A POW/MIA patch, an American flag patch, an American Legion Patch or American Legion Riders Patch, and a State flag patch are recommended to be worn on the front of the vest as shown in the picture in this by-laws packet. Any other patches or pins worn on the vest must be directly associated with The American Legion, branches of the U. S. Military, and motorcycling (in good taste) with approval from your Chapter Director. No pins will be placed on or above the American Flag patch. (See illustration above)

MOTORCYCLES

All motorcycle riders will follow the rules of the road as set forth by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Motorcycles must be street legal; with no restrictions on size, make or model.