Information

RIders Vest Patch Placement:

The Riders National Organization recommends Rockers in the following Colors: White Background, Blue Lettering, Yellow Trim. You should also note the any color combination can be used as long as ALL Chapters in your Department are the same and it does not create a problem with other Motorcycle Organizations in your area. Lastly you are NOT required to have Rockers of any kind

Membership Drive Letter: http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/Riders/Membership%20Drive%20Letter%2010-2-09.pdf

AMVETS RIDERS Brochure: http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/Riders/riders_brochure.pdf

AMVETS RIDERS Membership Application Forms

Information on starting a new AMVETS Chapter:

AMVETS Riders Charter Process

If you are interested in starting your own AMVETS Riders Chapter, the list below will serve as a guideline to the AMVETS National Headquarters charter process.To be considered as an official AMVETS Riders Chapter you must submit a constitution and bylaws, along with the items listed below to the AMVETS Riders National Secretary. On this Web site, you will find a sample constitution to help guide you through the process. If you have any questions, please feel free to call AMVETS Riders at (724) 297-3721 or (724) 543-6867.
Items Required:

1. Charter Application:

http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/Riders/riders_application_for_charter_0509.pdf

2. Officer Revalidation Form

3. EIN Number (cannot use Post Number) – this is an IRS requirement.

Click here for more information: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

4. Proof of Liability Insurance (even if covered under Post)

5. Five Charter Members

6. Articles of Incorporation (If required)

7. Riders Constitution and Bylaws: http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/Riders/RIDERS%20National%20By-Laws%20revisedAug142009.pdf

Generic Constitution and Bylaws Cover Sheet

RIders Start Up Packet

Riders Chapter Requirements: http://www.amvets.org/pdfs/Riders/Riders_Chapter%20Requirements.pdf