NOTE: (*) DENOTESADDITIONS/CHANGES SINCE LAST CALENDAR
(4/28/12-Saturday) ALR 41(Tonganoxie) we will be having a“Burger Burn” from 10AM till 2PM. Location to be determined.
(4/28/12-Saturday) Pleasejoin ALR 170 (Chanute) for a Spring Poker Run. Moredetails willfollow.
(4/28/12-Saturday) Pleasejoin ALR 131 (Stafford) for our 2ndAnnual
Fundraiser forthe (Quilts of Valor). 5:00pm – 8:00pm at theStaff ord
VFW 301 S. Main. For a $10 donation you can enjoy the evening
withRoasted Hog and all the trimmings. All proceeds from this event to
benefit theQuilts of Valor (Kansas Bee). Evennow as the United States
haswithdrawn troops out of Iraqthe need to support our Military still
remains. Today so many troops sufferfrom PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder) the need for comforting quilts isstill a large part in
recovering from war time experiences. POC Jim ChanslerALR Chapter 131 at
620-960-1574
(*)(4/28/12- Saturday) ALR24 (McPherson) please
join us for a “Welcome Home” forSeniorAirman Billy Turner. We will meet
at The American Legion Post # 24 located at401 N. Main at 4:00pm with
KSU at 4:15pm. Wewill ride to the Girl Scout cabin in the park. We will
be needing your supportto honor our retuning soldier as some of our
members will be out of town.
(*)(5/01/12-Tuesday) ALR 4(Wichita) invitesall
area ALR to the Dignity HomelessVeteran Flag Dedication at WestHigh
School Wichita, Ks. The dedication is part of the West High ROTC
program,Col. Yenchesky ROTC Commander. The dedication is first on the
ROTC program forthe evening, after it is over the ALR is welcome to
leave. Stage at Lawrence – Dumont Stadiumat 1730 hrs with AIS at 1745.
POC is Klent Harkness
(5/05/12-Saturday) ALR 256(Wichita) pleasejoin
us as we will be hosting the “HostChapter Event” for the month ofMay.
There will be a social hour 5-6PM with dinner hour starting from 6
to??.Our menu will be all Mexican food.
(5/05/12-Saturday) ALR 136(Mulvane) 4thAnnual
Poker Run. Registration 9:00AM-10:30AM.First bike out at 9:30AM. Last
bike out at 10:30AM. Last bike in at 2:30PM.Starts and ends at Post 136
with stops at Post 90 Wellington, Post 18 ArkansasCity, and Post 10
Winfield. $15 Rider entry, $5 each additional hand. 1stplace $400, 2nd place 200, 3rd
place $100, and specialprize for worst hand. There will be food, 50/50,
and many great donationprizes, including a 2-carat Diamond Tennis
Bracelet (retail $3995).
(*)(5/05/12-Saturday)“Military Night” in Topeka, Kansas. The
Kansas Coyoteshaverequested the Kansas ALR to have (50) Flagged
Motorcycles ride ontothe field for the opening ceremonies. The
participating Riders/Passengers mustpurchase a ticket for the game at
the discounted price, wear their ALR Vest(must be in compliance), and be
able to mount a 3’ X 5’ American Flag (no otherflags wi ll be flown).
If you wish to participate, please, email Don (Bulldog)Behrens at dwbehrens@hotmail.com
. The first (50) to contact me willhave positions to ride in. If other
Riders wish to attend the game, they willalso receive the discounted
price. Staging will be at the Department HQTRSparking lot beginning at
4:30 pm. 1314 S W Topeka Blvd. Those from other areas that wishto
participate. For those attending the Kansas Coyotes Military
AppreciationNight Ride In. A block of rooms has been acquired for those
planning on stayingover. Due to several events in Topekamany of the
hotels are already filled, so call ASAP to make sure you have aroom. We
still have several spots open for the Flag bikes riding onto thefield.
Please contact Don Behrens if you would like to participate.
Econolodge at 2950 SW Topeka Blvd.785-267-1681. 10-12 rooms $69.99 baseprice, $81.45 tax included.
(5/06/12- Sunday) ALR 250(Louisburg). Invitesall
for a Bike Show. Sign-In starts at11AM, band food, prizes and awhole
lot of fun. More info to follow. Please contact Darwin Luthi
at913-707-6914 for classes and details.
(*)(5/06/12-Sunday) ALR414 (Kingman) please
join us for a Surprise “Send Off” forStephineHatfield. This soldier is
being deployed to Africa.We will stage at the Cheney Baptist Churchat
1930 hrs, with KSU at 1945 hrs for a short ride to their house. Please
bringyour Flags and Flag poles.RC will be Alan Nye. Contact info at
620-200-0676 oralanalrrider@gmail.com
(5/12/12-Saturday) ALR 421(Topeka) we are hosting our 1stAnnual
Poker Run fortheFt. Riley Warrior Transition Battalion – Family
Guidance Center in Topeka, Ks.This event will begin at 0800 hours with
breakfast and displays at the Eagle’sNest Topeka Harley Davidson Shop at
21st & Topeka, where you can register for the
event.There will be many evens taking place and plenty to eat with the
ride takingoff at 1030 hours on a beautiful route throughout rural
Kansasand back to Topekawhere we will end at Hooters restaurant near 10th
& Wanamaker.Pre-registration will be for any donation, but
suggested is $15 for rider and$10 for extra hands, whether on bike or in
cage! The day of the event issuggested to donate $20/$15. We welcome
all that wish to support our woundedwarriors. If you would like to help
in the planning and execution of thisevent, contact us and we will get
you involved. Contact Lawman at jbrian66@embarqmail.comdetails will be coming out in a few weeks.
(*)(5/12/12-Saturday) Warrior Transition Battalion DonorAppreciation Day.
Lieutenant
Colonel Christopher D.Zielke, Battalion Commander, Warrior Transition
Battalion requests the honor ofyour presence for this special event.
Steak Cookout/Activities/Entertainment.Dress: Civilian Casual/ALR Vest .
Staging : Sapp Bros Truck Stop located atI-70 & Hwy 18 at 10:30 am.
Depart for Ft. Rileyat 11:45 am. Those wishing to attend RSVP by May 3,
2012 contact Don Behrens atdwbehrens@hotmail.com
(5/18-20/12) American LegionDepartment of Kansas Convention in Great Bend,Kansas
(5/21/12—Monday) ALR 41(Tonganoxie) Rolling
Thunder support Flag Line, CountyRoad 1Leavenworth Countyand I-70.
Staging will be at 9AM at Elle’s Diner in Tonganoxie, KSU at 0930.
Onstation prior to 10AM, The Flag Line will last until Rolling Thunder
completestheir passage past this point in their trip.
(5/28/12-Monday) ALR 41(Tonganoxie) Legacy
Poker Run. We will be visitingmemorials in andaround Northeast Kansas;
we will have moreinformation as to routes and times in the near future.
(6/02/12-Saturday) ALR 242(Nortonville). We will be holding our 7thAnnual SpringRide. Save the date, more information to follow.
(6/03/12-Sunday)ALR 81(Eldorado) please
join us we will be the “Host ChapterEvent” thismonth. We will be
serving burgers at 11 :30AM-2PM with socializing afterwards.
(06/03/12-Sunday) Pleasejoin us in “The 8 th Annual Fort Dodge Benefit Ride”. Meetat
the City Parkin Dighton, Ks. Registration will be from 0900-1000 hrs.
With the ride startingafter a prayer and Bike Blessing. Cost will be $
5.00 per hand plus a donationitem that will be presented to Fort Dodge.
Suggestions are: Anti-bacterial hand soap,disposable razors, men’s and
women’s new underwear and t-shirts (pocket,colored) or any item that
would be suitable for a person in a nursing homeenvironment. Multiple
hands are encouraged (last year all winners donated theirwinnings to The
Soldiers Home!). The ride will end at Fort Dodge with a free will
offeringhamburger feed and winners will be announced, there will also be
some donateditems that will be auctioned off that are way cool!!! All
riders are welcome,ride with us and visit Historic Fort Dodge and The
Kansas Soldiers Home.Contact person – Alan Hagans (Gas Man) 785-
391-2254 (after 6PM please)
(6/09/12-Saturday) ALR 31(Rossville) please
join us at the American Legion Post 31inRossville, Ks for a Poker Run.
to help raise money for the Soldiers and FamilyMembers of the Warrior
Transition Battalion at Fort Riley, Ks. Everyday,Soldiers who are
recently MEDEVAC’D from Iraq or Afghanistan need a helpinghand for food
and lodging for their families while they are undergoing
medicaltreatment at Fort Riley. $20 suggested donation per hand / $10
suggesteddonation per passenger.9:00AM to 11:30AM, KSU for Poker Run at
12:00. After therun, food and auction
(6/9/12-Saturday) ALR 90(Wellington) pleasejoin us for our 2ndAnnual Poker Run.More details tofollow.
(6/15-17/2012) National ALRRally in Hays, Kansas.Cost of the Event is $35 perperson with pre-registration on orbefore May 20th
after that the cost will be $45 per person. Costwill include a 2012
Romp Tee-Shirt, Motorcycle camping, Saturday night meal& Band. There
will be several rides including the “Greg Hansen MemorialRide”. Also a
parade. Please get your registrations in; there will be goodfood, good
friends, and good camaraderie.
(7/2012) ALR 136(Mulvane) join us as we will be hosting the “Host Chapter Eve nt” forthemonth of July. Exact time and date will be coming out soon.
(7/04/12-Wednesday) ALR408 (Derby) pleasejoin ALR 408 on Wednesday July 4thfor the July 4thIndependence
Day Parade – begins at 10:00AM. We wi ll stage at AL Post 408 at9:00AM,
AIS to parade staging location at 9:15AM. ALR will begin the paradewith
a ride through (5-10MPH). Flags on bikes. At end of parade route
willdismount and salute the colors as they pass. RC is Clyde Wittsell.
(7/04/12-Wednesday) ALR172 (Wamego) invites
all ALR to ride in the Kansas’slongest running IndependenceDay Parade
(141 years) in Wamego, Ks. Your mission will be to ride in honor ofthe
soldiers of the Combat Aviation Battalion from Fort Riley.Our Post
signed the Community Covenant to support them 2 years ago and haveheld 5
military appreciation days in their honor. Come join us and help
usfeed, entertain the troops and their families, enjoy the ride in the
parade,see the carnival and attend one of the largest fireworks display
in the State.Staging will be no later that 1730 hrs. at the WTC (Wamego
Telecommunications)parking lot located in the southwest quadrant of the
intersection at K-99 andUS 24
(*)(7/07/12-Saturday) ALR166 (Kensington) invites all to join us for our 1stAnnualIndependence
Day Poker Run. Registration is 11:00-12:30 am at the VFW in Smith
Center.Bikes out at 1:00pm. $15 for first hand and additional hands are
$5. ContactGary Littrell at 785-543-1874 for more information
(7/14/12-Saturday) ALR 140(Lindsborg) invites
all to join them for their AnnualPoker Run.Registration starts at 8 AM,
first bike out at 9am and back by 12 noon. Coolearly ride, mostly on
scenic back roads. Any mode of transportation is welcome.We’ll also be
doing the “Bug Dots” and 50/50. Proceeds wi ll benefit the LegacyFund
and our American Legion Post. That afternoon, there’ll be
concessionsavailable and the lounge will be open. The camo netting will
be up for shade soyou can enjoy a cool one in our beer garden. Please
join us!! For moreinformation Call Rick Saunders at 785-822-2346
(7/21/12 –Saturday) pleasejoin ALR 41 (Tonganoxie). Grammies for Mammies pokerrun. Moreinformation will follow.
(8/15/12 –Wednesday) ALR41 (Tonganoxie) invites ALR to their Poker Run. This willbenefitVeteran’s Programs. More information will be coming soon.
(8/17-19/2012).The Salute toVeterans Rally in Cripple Creek Colorado.
Reservations
can be made at thesemotels. The Rainbow Motel # 719-632-4551, The
Sunflower motel is 719-520-1864,The Mel Haven is 719-633-9435, The
Buffalo Lodge is 719-634-2851, all of theseare in Manitou / Colorado
Springs area. When making reservations please letthem know that you are
with the Kansas American Legion Riders. We will behelping to set up the
Wall this year so as time gets closer we will be needingvolunteers
please. Make your reservations soon if you are planning on attendingas
the rooms fill up quickly. There will be great mountain group rides and
aBBQ dinner and Band. The Band playing is “The Black Rose Band” Con
tactinformation for this event is Al & Keena Longstaff at northforty@lrmutual.comor 620-897-6786 (if no answer, please leave a message)
(8/25/12 –Saturday) ALR 41(Tonganoxie). Grammies
for Mammies Bike Show. Thisis an all dayevent. Judging will be in the
afternoon with trophies for the winners. Classesof bikes are Custom,
Cruiser, and Touring, other (trikes, antiques and anythingthat does not
fit in the other categories).
(9/08/12-Saturday) ALR 90(Wellington). Pleasejoin us for a “Host Post”. Moredetails to follow as they are worked out
(9/22/12-Saturday) ALR 24(McPherson) please join us for our Annual Fajita Feed.Moreinformation will follow.
(9/22/12-Saturday) ALR 172(Wamego) invites
all ALR to join them for a ride (PokerRun) throughthe Flint Hills from
Wamego to Alma, Alta, Vista, Manhattan and back. The ride will benefit
ourALR and Legion projects, our partnership with the Combat Aviation
Brigade, theRolling Memorial, and the Wounded Warriors at Fort Riley.$20
entrance and $10 rider donations. Tickets will be available for
prizes.Please reserve the above Sept. date for your enjoyment. More
information willfollow.
(10/2012) EisenhowerPilgrimage in Abilene, Kansas
(10/06/12-Saturday) ALR131 (Stafford) invites all ALR to joinin the 2ndAnnual
PokerRun on the Prairie. Allproceeds to benefit the Hugs project. More
details to come at a later date. POCJim Chansler 620-960-1574
(11/11/12-Sunday) ALR 172(Wamego) invites
all ALR to join them for an Act ofPatriotismlocated at the I-70 Exit
number 324 (Grandma Horner’s exit) during the times of1300 hrs.- 1600
hrs. Flags will be furnished by ALR 172 and the American LegionRolling
Memorial (Deuce) will be posted on the overpass. Let’s get our
ALR’stogether and Post Flags on overpasses across Kansas from State Line
to State Line on I-70that afternoon. Contact gary@wamego.net for information.
(11/17/12-Saturday) Big Red 1 Turkey Run @Fort Riley
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Please have anyinformation that you would like listed in the ALR
Calendar of Events to DonBehrens, your Area Director, your Director or
Keena Longstaff on Wednesdays, asthe Calendar of Events goes out on
Friday.