Revision Date: 5/31/2023 NOTE: Text highlighted in RED are Links.
NATIONAL VFW RIDERS STATEMENT OF POLICY
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the VFW Riders is to support the VFW by promoting the public visibility of the VFW, its programs, and the VFW National Home through community service and participation in veteran service events through responsible motorcycling in our community. We will promote motorcycle riding and veteran's service with an active membership and provide a positive model for motorcyclists and veterans.
GOALS:
- Develop and maintain a strong, active membership.
- Promote the values of the VFW.
- Promote vibrant service to our nation's veterans through VFW programs.
- Promote a positive public image of the VFW and motorcyclists.
- Promote the value of community service.
- Promote and encourage motorcycle safety programs and awareness.
- Develop an active and diversified list of activities designed to encourage maximum member participation and enjoyment of the VFW and the VFW Riders and in support of VFW Service Programs.
ARIZONA ESTABLISHED VFW RIDER GROUPS:
DISTRICT 1: Borderline Chapter, Ben Scott Post 769, Quartzsite, AZ
DISTRICT 2: General Crook Chapter, Post 6739, Camp Verde, AZ
DISTRICT 3: White Tanks Chapter, Sandy Cook Post 1433, Glendale, AZ
DISTRICT 4: Thunder Mountain Chapter, Post 3513, Scottsdale, AZ
DISTRICT 5: Old Pueblo Chapter, Post 4903, Tucson, AZ
DISTRICT 7: Sky Islands Chapter, Post 9972, Sierra Vista, AZ
DISTRICT 10: Picacho Peak Chapter, Post 1677, Casa Grande, AZ
New Chapter Coming soon:
Vulture Mine Chapter, Nicky D. Bacon Post 285, Surprise, AZ
If your Post and or District would like more information about how to form a VFW Riders group, please contact:
Jim Mccormick
Director, VFW Riders
Dept of Arizona
Veterans of Foreign Wars
jmccormickvfwaz@usa.net
Editor: Jason Ramsdell - District 3 Webmaster
cmd@vfw285.org
