activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- American Legion Riders Chapter Activities Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsOperates an American Legion Riders chapter (formed April 10, 2004) that supports patriotic rider events, hosts the Annual Arizona American Legion Riders Bikefest, and provides funeral escorts for fallen veterans in Southern Arizona for Patriot Guard Riders and Missing In America Project missions.
- Legion of the Silver Rose Chapter Veteran Recognition and Community IntegrationServes as the founding chapter in Arizona for the Legion of the Silver Rose, an initiative that recognizes, honors, and supports veterans affected by Agent Orange.
- Monthly Organizational Meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds monthly organizational meetings at Post 24 in Tombstone, Arizona, on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 AM.
- Patriotic and Remembrance Holiday Events Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsOrganizes events to highlight the meaning of patriotic and remembrance holidays and draws attention to the service tradition of past and present military personnel.
- Support for Veterans and Veteran ProgramsRaises money and organizes events to support veterans in need, veteran programs, and local charities, including the American Legion Legacy Fund and the Vietnam Vets Legacy Fund. This includes an annual "Bikers for Boots" fundraiser which has raised over $50,000 for Arizona Veterans since 2011.
strategies · 5
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.
- Advocacy for POW/MIA awareness advocacyPrioritizes drawing public and institutional attention to the unresolved status of prisoners of war and missing in action service members as a targeted advocacy strategy.
- Community engagement through shared-interest events community engagement through eventsLeverages motorcycle rides and rider events as a strategy to build community, promote safety, and advance the organization’s mission through experiential participation.
- Promotion of patriotism and national symbols patriotic promotionAdvances civic values by actively promoting respect for the U.S. Constitution, national flag, and foundational freedoms as a means of sustaining patriotic engagement.
- Regular member meetings for governance and engagement regular_member_meetingsUses structured monthly meetings as a mechanism to ensure organizational governance, coordinate activities, and sustain long-term member involvement.
- Support and honor veterans and active military veteran supportCenters organizational mission on advocating for, honoring, and supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and fallen heroes as a core theory of action for veteran-focused engagement.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Arizona American Legion Riders Bikefest
An annual event hosted by ALR 24, formerly known as the Campout.
Bikers for Boots Annual Fundraiser
An annual fundraising event to raise money for Veterans and their families.
Funeral Escorts
Provides funeral escorts honoring fallen Veterans in Southern Arizona for both Patriot Guard Riders and Missing In America Project (MIAP) missions.
Legion of the Silver Rose
A program recognizing, honoring, and supporting veterans who suffer from the effects of Agent Orange.
Patriot Guard Riders Support
Members support PGR missions by participating in flag lines and missions for active duty soldiers, airmen, and sailors.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- American Legion Network — Member of the national American Legion organization through Roy Fourr Post 24.
- American Legion Auxiliary Partner — ALR24 is comprised of members of the Legion Family, to include the Legion Auxiliary.
- American Legion Legacy Fund Partner — Donated to the American Legion Legacy Fund through fundraising efforts.
- American Legion Roy Fourr Post 24 Partner — The American Legion Riders are family-oriented, along with our parent organization the American Legion Roy Fourr Post 24, Tombstone Arizona.
- Arizona American Legion Riders Network — Part of the Arizona State American Legion Riders (AZALR) network.
- Arizona Bikers for Boots Partner — Donated to Arizona Bikers for Boots through fundraising efforts.
- Legion of the Silver Rose Partner — Founding chapter in Arizona for the Legion of the Silver Rose, which recognizes, honors, and supports veterans affected by Agent Orange.
- Missing In America Project (MIAP) Partner — Provides funeral escorts for fallen Veterans in Southern Arizona for Missing In America Project (MIAP) missions.
- Patriot Guard Riders Partner — Many members are also members of the Patriot Guard Riders and support PGR missions by standing in flag lines or participating in missions supporting the deployment and return of active duty soldiers, airmen and sailors.
- Sons of the American Legion Partner — ALR24 is comprised of members of the Legion Family, to include the Sons of the American Legion.
- Vietnam Vets Legacy Fund Partner — Donated to the Vietnam Vets Legacy Fund through fundraising efforts.