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DIRECTOR: Charlie "Spook" Catherman
ASSITANT DIRECTOR: Fred "Doc" French
FINANCE OFFICER: Juli "Jules" Catherman
ROAD CAPTAIN: Larry "Cap'n" DeHays
CHAPLAIN: Ken Maynard SGT-AT-ARMS: James "the kid" Quidle
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American Legion Riders:
We need your help. We're hoping we can count on you to become involved in Post 274's American Legion Riders (ALR) once again. In order to bring life back into our ALR we need to:
recruiting new members
retaining current members
participate in activities
have fun and ride!
Please join us at the next ALR meeting. The are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at
6:00 pm at our Post 274 facility. Hope to see you there!
For God and Country,
Charlie "Spook" Catherman
Director, Post 274 American Legion Riders
cwcathe@gmail.com or LegionRiders274@aol.com
(443) 956-3849
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American Legion Riders
Post 274
“Riding with other Veterans”
If you served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
If you ride a motorcycle and would like to participate in:
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Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
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Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities.
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Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities.
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Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.
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Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory.
Then the American Legion Riders is for you!
For information contact Charlie Catherman LegionRiders274@aol.com or
visit American Legion Post 274, 899 Buttonwood Dr, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
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CHAPTER # 274
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CHAPTER # 274 RIDERS PATCH
The American Legion Riders
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.