Five State Regional Romp to be Held in Chadron
On June 6-9, 2019 the Chadron American Legion will host the five-state American Legion Riders Regional Romp. Those states included in this region are Nebraska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming. We would like to also invite the surrounding states of Colorado and South Dakota and any Rider that would like the opportunity to meet Legion Riders attending our romp. We are excited to host this event and planning is underway at the local level here in Chadron, Nebraska. Look for schedule updates on Facebook under Chadron Legion Riders.
Tentatively the schedule for this event begins with registration Thursday evening at 5:00 pm to 9:00pm, the Legion bar will be open and we will continue to accept registrations through Saturday. Friday, we have planned a day ride for those arriving early and a free BBQ in the evening. Saturday will begin with a poker run through the Black Hills and the surrounding area; the days event will conclude in the evening with a roast beef dinner, door prizes and entertainment. The Romp will end Sunday morning with coffee and donuts and bike blessing before Riders head home. All events and meals are included in the cost of registration which is $30 per person.
American Legion Rider chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veteran’s homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in The American Legion Legacy Run to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since September 11, 2001. Anyone interested in any American Legion organization or event can get information at www.legion.org.
True to the Legion’s grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:
Rolling Thunder, the annual POW/MIA rally in Washington on Memorial Day weekend.
Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior.
Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities.
Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities.
Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.
The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city.
Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory.
Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas, and welcoming them home upon their return.
The Chadron Legion Riders also sponsor an annual $500 Chadron State College scholarship to a former or current military individual. Scholarship applications may be obtained by contacting the Chadron State College Financial Aid Office. Money for this scholarship is raised through donations and the annual Cory Mracek Memorial Poker Run held each summer. If you would like an application to join the Chadron Legion Riders or additional information on the 2019 Legion Riders Regional Romp, you contact Kathy Stokey at [email protected] or call 308-432-3282. Look for additional information on Facebook.com/ChadronLegion Riders.