The American Legion Riders is a program of the American Legion. Membership is open only to members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and The Sons of The American Legion. Members must own and ride motorcycles and maintain active membership within The American Legion Family.
A. Membership:
(1) Eligibility for basic membership in The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion shall be as prescribed in the national constitutions of those organizations.
(2) Members in good standing of The American Legion, the Sons of the American Legion (SALd), or the American Legion Auxiliary of a Post (or Squadron/Unit, as the case may be) within the Department of North Carolina are eligible for membership in the North Carolina American Legion Riders. Each NCALR member shall establish and maintain membership by owning, individually or through marriage, a motorcycle licensed and insured as required by state law. Current and former members of the NCALR in good standing may retain full membership in a Chapter even if they have to give up motorcycle ownership because of age, illness, injury, or other reasons outside the member’s control.
B. Mission: The mission of an NCALR Chapter is to:
(1) Promote the programs and membership of the American Legion, the SAL, and the Auxiliary.
(2) Promote public awareness of the American Legion, SAL, and Auxiliary by participating in parades, ceremonies, fund raisers, and other activities in the community.
(3) Promote motorcycle safety.
(4) Provide a social atmosphere for the American Legion, SAL, and Auxiliary who have the same interest in motorcycles.
(5) Interact with other Veterans Service Organizations and groups that promote the concerns and causes of veterans.