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RIDERS
Mission Statement:
We the AMVETS RIDERS are a dedicated and patriotic group of motorcycle riders who hold true to an unwavering respect for our Nation, our Flag, and our Military… past, present and future.
We are committed to the freedom of this Nation, to provide community service and fellowship, and to preserve and support the aims and goals of the AMVETS National Organization.
Submit your Riders stories and photos to jagg@amvets.org
Road March For Warriors
Join the grass roots effort to support a broad range of Veteran’s causes across East Tennessee. Veterans, young and old, across East Tennessee need our active help right now. Road March for Warriors (RM4W) is apolitical and supports Veterans regardless of race, religion, creed, or national origin.
Download: Registration Form
Visit: Roadmarchforwarriors.com
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Moving Wall Visits Iowa
Members of AMVETS Riders Chapter 49 from Cedar Falls, Iowa, volunteered to guard The Traveling Memorial Wall July 22 in Vinton, Iowa. Pictured AMVETS from left to right are: Bob Buckridge, Mike Hudson, Don Emdia, Dennis Miller, Dennis Hamlett, Dennis Koehn, and B. Happel.
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Moving Wall Visits New Mexico
AMVETS Riders of Chapter 14, Clovis, N.M., along with members of other veterans motorcycle groups, pose in front of “The Moving Wall” during its March 12-18 visit to Clovis. "The Moving Wall" is an 80 percent scale replica of the Washington, D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for more than twenty years.• |
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Missouri Riders Recognized
at State Picnic
Members of AMVETS Riders from
Post 1 in Kirkwood, Mo., and Post
6 in St. Louis, were honored at
the Missouri AMVETS state picnic
in June 2007.
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| the groups from Post 1 and Post 6 are the first two AMVETS Riders groups in the state. Pictured from left to right holding plaques are Bill Katzung, Post 6 Riders group commander, Jim Patterson, Missouri state commander, and Gale Quick, Post 1 Riders group representative.• |
Chapter 91 Riders Give to Indiana Veterans Hospital
Bull Durham, AMVETS Riders Chapter 91 President, presents a new 32” television to Cal Cree, Indiana Veterans Home Administrator. The Riders of Chapter 91, Monticello, Ind., were able to purchase a new 32” Flat Screen HDTV from funds generated from their first “Bull Roast.” |
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| Chapter 91 donated a new TV for the residents at the IVH in West Lafayette Ind. The residents had been previously watching on a small 12” black and white TV.• |
Indiana Supports Special Olympics
Nearly 1,400 AMVETS, Special Olympians, and their friends and family members participated in the annual Special Olympics for Bowling in Indianapolis event hosted Dec. 16-17 2006 by the Department of Indiana. Bull Durham, president of the Indiana AMVETS Riders, pictured right with friend Troy Martin, was proud to take part in the two-day event.”To me, it’s rewarding to see the people smile and have a good day, and this is a good program for AMVETS, also,” Durham said. “Once you’ve made a friend here, you’ve made a friend for life.”• |
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AMVETS Riders Charter Process
If you are interested in starting your own AMVETS Riders Chapter, the list below will serve as a guideline to the AMVETS National Headquarters charter process.To be considered as an official AMVETS Riders Chapter you must submit a constitution and bylaws, along with the items listed below to the AMVETS Executive Director or National Commander. On this Web site, you will find a sample constitution to help guide you through the process. If you have any questions, please feel free to call AMVETS National Headquarters toll-free at (877) 726-8387. Items Required:
- Charter Application
- Officer Revalidation Form
- EIN Number (cannot use Post Number) – this is an IRS requirement.
Click here for more information.
- Proof of Liability Insurance (even if covered under Post)
- Five Charter Members
- Articles of Incorporation
- Riders Constitution and By-Laws
Riders Chapter Start up Packet:
Riders Chapter Requirements
Riders Application Form
Riders Addendum Form
Instruction for SS-4 Form
Application for SS-4 Form
Riders Chapter Officer Record
Life & Annual Membership Application
501(c)19 Group Exemption Info
Downloads:
Riders minutes Dec. 2007
Riders minutes March 2008
Download Riders Logo Package
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Riders Contacts:
Larry Arnett
National President
Phone:
850-874-1738
Email:
larry26@comcast.net
Victor "Dutch" Stivason
National 1st Vice
Phone:
(724) 543-6867
Email:
dutch864@alltel.net
Roger "Bull" Durham
National 2nd Vice
Phone:
(574) 583-9410
Email:
fxlrc@yahoo.com
Jason Anders
National Treasurer
Phone:
(432) 231-8270
E-mail:
vetshelpingvets@comcast.net
Michael "Doc" Tharpe
National Sgt. At Arms
Phone:
(505) 791-3918
E-mail: doc_amvets_nm@hotmail.com
Kim Judge
National Parlimentarian/
National Secretary
Phone:
(724) 297-3721
E-mail:
kij662@windstream.net
Pete "Pop" Fortin
Liason
Phone:
(865) 262-0159
E-mail:
tennrider08@yahoo.com
Bruce McElhaney
Public Relations Officer
Phone: (865) 604-1066
E-mail:
victoryridnvet@aol.com
Membership Department
Mark Del Piano
Membership Director
Phone:
301-683-4020
Email:
mdelpiano@amvets.org
Carolyn Taylor
Assistant To Director
Phone:
301-683-4021
Email:
ctaylor@amvets.org
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