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We are a riding club, made up of an equal partnership between the VFW and Auxiliaries members in good standing. The VFW Riders has many goals, and is primarily focused towards promoting and supporting the VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS and their AUXILIARIES.

The Charter was created by 14 Charter Members: Howard Richardson , Mike and Gena Ferguson, Brian and Joann Godsil, James Johnson , Robert Szopinski, Roger and Stephanie Kazmiekczak, Judy Robles, Dave Jones, Robert Stark, Roy Szopinski and Sue Bartell. Together we decided to organize the VFW RIDERS, Thunder Mountain Chapter.

We will work hard at promoting this club and encouraging new membership, but we do have admittance requirements. If any one is interested in becoming a member, the first step is to contact a member of the club in good standing.

Admittance into the Thunder Mountain VFW Riders

Upon completing a membership application and payment of a $24.00 membership fee (prorated at $2 per month from January thru December), a person interested in joining the Thunder Mountain VFW Riders becomes an applicant. The process for admittance into the Thunder Mountain VFW Riders will be:

1) The application and dues will be given to the Membership Chairman to verify the following:

a) Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars or one of its Auxiliaries.

b) A vote into full membership by not less than two thirds of a quorum.

c) Applicant must own a motorcycle or be a significant other of a motorcycle owner. The motorcycle may be any make and model, but must be a minimum of 500cc. Motorcycle must be a 2 wheel or a Trike, no ATV’s of any kind are allowed.

d) Applicant may join without owning a motorcycle. This position will be known as a “VFW Riders Supporter”, they will have a voice, but no vote. They must meet all requirements of (a) and (b) above and their patch must have “SUPPORTER” attached.

e) Attend Club meeting in accordance with the VFWR Constitution.

2) The Membership Chairman will bring all pending applications to the next monthly meeting so members can vote on all outstanding applications

3) If voted in, the new member must pay a one time processing fee of $20.00. This fee will cover administrative costs and your 1^st patch.

The VFW Riders shall not discriminate against any person based on race, religion, or gender.

Member at large is defined as any member who meets all Club membership criteria and is in good standing. This member is entitled to all privileges of the VFW Riders, as long as they maintain a good membership standing. They will follow all Club By laws, rules and regulations. The member at large may be exempt from monthly meetings and club functions due to their being located outside of a reasonable traveling distance.

VFW Riders Thunder Mountain Chain of Command:

There are 5 elected positions; they are the President, Vice President, Sergeant at Arms, Treasurer and Secretary. There are 6 appointed positions, Activities Director, Membership Chairman, Road Captain, Chaplin, Webmaster and Historian. See organizational Chart to see how the Chain of Command works and who reports to whom.

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