Installation of Officers 2023-2024
Congratulations to the new incoming officers and our new Director Rick Jarrell. His goal for Chapter 331 this year, is to achieve the status of Chapter of the Year. Welcome aboard, Rick!
Back to School Supply Ride
First order of business for this year is a school supply ride for our local schools. We support 3 high schools, a 6th grade center and a plethora of elementary schools in our area. A ride was put together to gather school supplies with great success. 6 bikes and 8 riders road over 50 miles and stopped for lunch at Rich's Famous Burgers in St. James, MO.
We will be collecting supplies until September 7, 2023. This is always a successful event and our schools are so very thankful!
Military Appreciation Day at the Missouri State Fair
A group of AL Riders headed up to Sedalia, Mo in August, for the annual Military Appreciation Day at the fair. It is always a good turn out of bikes and veterans. A great way to thank them for their service!
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Dixon Cow Days
Each year in September, the city of Dixon puts on its biggest festival, Cow Days. This years theme was the 1970's. The riders came together to ride in the parade. There were 11 bikes, 13 riders and 2 cows from 1970! Great fun was had by all!
1st Place in Modified
Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or Treat at the American Legion was a hit! Lots of fun for both kids and adults. Amazing set ups. It was a great night!
2023 Veteran's Day Parade
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It was a beautiful day to honor our veterans both active and retired. We had a great turn out with 13 bikes, a classic vw and 20 riders.
Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade
It was another gorgeous day for a parade and the annual Christmas parade was there to please! The theme was festival of trees and the American Legion family was there to deliver. So many folks showed up to see this great parade. We have such and amazing community. After the parade the group sped off the Smoovies to deliver toys and clothing to families in need this holiday season.
(Thank you to Jax Welborn of Pics by Jax for some great shots!)
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Wreaths Across America 2023
Every year we have to honor of placing wreaths on the graves of veterans for the holidays. It is a beautiful ceremony and attended by many. We look forward to it each year.
Say their names, always remember....
18th Annual Indoor Poker Run
It's that chilly time of year again when riding a bike is just way too cold. ALR to the rescue with our annual indoor poker run. Lots of games, raffles and prizes. We had a kitchen full of great food and desserts We had about 150 people show up and we raised money for the programs supported by the American Legion and Riders. .
Grand Prize raffle winner:Kimberly Hammett
Easter Egg Hunt 2024
This year's egg stuffers!!
Every year the Riders support the local community with an Egg hunt. We join in with the city of St. Robert for a great event with our 5,000 eggs. The kids come out in droves, there is a visit from the Easter Bunny and the fire department mascot.
THE WALL THAT HEALS
In the month of May the city of Waynesville had the honor of hosting a mobile wall dedicated to the men and women who were part of the Vietnam War. ALR was part of the escort of the wall into the city and some also were guardians of the wall during its 3 day stay. Thank you to Air Topics, Jax Welborn, Gary Akins, Kim Lowe and Gloria McBeth for the photos on this page.
Tap as played by Richard McBeth, US Army Retired.
Memorial Day 2024
Memorial Day 2024 was indeed a day of remembrance. Members of the American Legion placed American flags on the veterans headstones in all the local cemeteries. There was a event at the AAMVC Veteran's Cemetery, attended by many and many of the ALR Riders. It was a beautiful day to honor those men and women who gave their lives so selflessly so that we may enjoy our Freedom.
