About the Riders
American Legion Riders chapter are often well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospital, school, veterans home, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the Legion Legacy Run, to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001.
History
In Garden City, Mich., in 1993, Chuck “Tramp” Dare and Bill “Polka” Kaledas, commander of American Post 396, shared an idea to start a motorcycle enthusiasts association within the organization. The two longtime riders wanted an environment where Legion family could come together to share a common love for motorcycles.
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OFFICER 2024 – 2025
DIRECTOR: DARRYL MERCER
ASST DIRECTOR: MICHAEL LAWRENCE
TREASURER: ALBERT GARNER
SECRETARY: TONYA GARRETT
JUDGE ADVOCATE: BILL BAILEY
HISTORIAN:
SAFETY OFFICER: VINCENT GARRETT
CHAPLAIN:
COMMUNITY RELATION:
ACTIVITIES OFFICER: JEAN MERCER
SGT-AT-ARMS: SAMUEL FREEMEN