Welcome to "OUR" Website!
Thunder Mountain Arizona VFW Riders Chapter
UpDated: 11/18/2009
WE ARE "NOT" A MOTORCYCLE CLUB (MC)!
Following the Arizona State Constitution and the (Voted Approved) TM Chapter By-Laws, dtd: 11/01/2009, the VFW Thunder Mountain Riders are still up and running & in a New Home, VFW Post 3513, Scottsdale. It has been a lot of work, but we are growing. We are a riding Group, made up of an equal partnership between the VFW & its Auxiliary members in good standing. The VFW Riders (VFWR) have many goals and are primarily focused towards promoting and supporting the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS and both Ladies and Men's Auxiliaries. The Charter was created by 14 Charter Members: Howard Richardson, Mike & Gena Ferguson, Brian & Joann Godsil, James Johnson, Robert Szopinski, Roger & Stephanie Kazmiekczak, Judy Robles, Dave Jones, Robert Stark, Roy Szopinski and Sue Bartell. Together they decided to organize the VFW Riders, Thunder Mountain Chapter. They worked hard at promoting this Group and encouraging new membership, but there are admittance requirements. If any one is interested in becoming a member, the first step is to contact a member of the Group, in good standing.
OUR MISSION
To ride safely and to have Fun.
To provide a social atmosphere for VFW members & VFW Ladies and Men's Auxiliary members who share the same interests.
To raise money to support the VFW National Home for widows and orphans.
To raise money to support the Fisher House.
WE also support local Veterans, their families and of course, the VFW.
VFW RIDERS
THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHAPER
CHAIN-OF-COMMAND
There are 5 elected positions: President(PS), Vice-President(VP), Sergeant-at-Arms(SAA), Treasurer(TR), Secretary(SEC).
There are 6 appointed positions: Road Captain, Activities Director, Membership Chairman(Treasurer, if none appointed), Chaplain, WebMaster & Historian.
Admittance into the Thunder Mountain VFW Riders
Pending VFW State HQ's Approval of the VFWR Constitution
Upon completing a membership application and payment of a $30.00 membership fee (prorated at $2.50 per month from January to December), a person interested in joining the Thunder Mountain Chapter, VFW Riders, becomes an applicant. The process for admittance into the Thunder Mountain Riders will be:
1) The application and dues will be given to the Membership Chairman / Treasurer 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 majority of members present.
c) Applicant must be the legally registered owner of a motorcycle, 500cc, any make or model & possess a valid driver's license (with motorcycle endorsement) in their state of residence (military equivalents acceptable) or be spouse of a motorcycle owner. Motorcycle must be a 2 wheel or a Trike, no ATV's of any kind are allowed.
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 will be eligible to purchase the Chapter Back Patch at the going rate ($50.00), along with a Name Tag, White on Black & in sets of 3 for $9.00. (YOUR PROPERTIES)
The VFW Riders shall not discriminate against any person based on race, religion or gender.
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