Date line Columbus, Sunday, January 27, 2008. Little of the last minute, but Cabin Fever got us and we had a little ride today. Riders were Byron, Fred, Bronson & Zona. We even had guests along in a chase car - Mike & Pat Landkamer. Were did we go you may ask? Well let me tell you. These brave soles headed for Norfolk to the Legion Club, and would have made it in good time too, but someone in the group forgot to fill their gas tank. Oh well, He did meet the others at Norfolk, and a good ride was had by all.  Pics in Picture Gallery I 

Mar 1st - Our Post ALR rode to Madison to the funeral of a fallen hero. We had 9 members on this ride. After the ceremony we rode in to Norfolk to Whiskey Creek for a late Lunch and some good conversation and a few stories. SMSgt Bob Chadwick, 52, ANG, Madison, NE  Pics in Picture Gallery I

Apr 20 The Columbus chapter had 13 bike on the wreath run to Spalding were a wreath was laid on the Christopher Pfeifer's grave and then to Grand Island to lay a wreath on the grave of Noah Boye. We met 12 Bikes for the Norfolk Chapter, and others form the Omaha Lincoln, etc. In all there were 62 bikes on the ride. More on this story.

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left to right Zona,Neil,Dillon,Linda,Byron,Peggy,Bronson,Chuck,Max,Patty,Bernie,Mike,Vern,Jerry,Thomas,Kent.

 July 19th 2008 We had our first ALR scavenger hunt and Steak Dinner .We served 45 steaks. Scavenger hunt started at Macken Geld in Bellwood (thanks Bronson) hunters went out in all directions and collected items and returned to the Legion club in Columbus where we checked them in and had a great steak dinner and music was provided by the Dogs a great time was had by all. The response  by the hunters were lets do it again!! And we got 2 new members.

I think we did a great job considering we did not start raising money until May of this year. The grand total of all the Legacy donations was More then $ 530,000.00.

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Front Row: Les Kubes & Wife, Kay & Bob Hoffman, Ron Behnke

Top Row: Doc Holiday, ? (Please send Name), Clayton Hollister, ? (Please send Name)

Not in Picture: Bronson

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Members in attendance were Peggy, Bryon, Vern, Max, and Bronson

Dinner & Clue Hunt was held on October 4th. 5:00pm for dinner and 6:00-8:00pm for the clue hunt. We served 33 steak dinners. The Clue hunt had 12 people looking for clues. Winner was Bob, Second was Anna, third was Sandy. Everyone said that the clue hunt was a lot of fun, so we hope to have another in the spring! Date will be Announced.  

Kevin and Linda did an outstanding job of cooking the Steaks. Cargill provided the steaks again. They are all great - Thanks

More Pic as soon as I get them from peg

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Monday October 27th, we had 14 members of the ALR braved the 30 degree temperatures and traveled to Morris Bluffs to escort the National Commander Dave Rehbein back to Hartman Post 84 in Columbus. We had 9 bikes ridden by Vern, Max, Bob, Bryon, Owen, Rollie, Jim, Zona and Bronson.  Dawn, Peggy, and Fred rode in the chase Jeep. The Commander was escorted to Morris Bluffs by Terry Bremmer, one brave ALR member from chapter 1 in Omaha. Leaving Columbus he was escorted by Less from chapter 16 and our own Max. Rehbein stopped in at Columbus Hartman Post 84 Monday afternoon, on his tour though Nebraska. Commander Rehbein is a Nebraska native, growing up in the North Bend area. Rehbein is a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era, attended Wayne State College and Iowa State University. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and a Masters in Metallurgy. The American Legion Family is the largest veterans  organization in America, with over 4 million members. The American Legion fights for our veterans rights and affairs. As National Commander he has the opportunity to speak on Capitol hill, in Washington, about veteran affairs. During his visit to the Hartman Post 84 he informed the Legion Family and guests about what has been accomplished already this year, on Capitol Hill,  in Washington. Traveling in Nebraska with National Commander Rehbein is: his wife Ann, National Commander's Aide Milt Heifner, National Vice Commander Michael Landkamer, Nebraska National Executive Committeeman Douglas Boldt, Nebraska Alternate National Executive Committeeman Jerry Landkamer,  Department of Nebraska Commander Bill Crosier,  Department of Nebraska Adjutant Burdette Burkhart.

Thanks Commander Dave for all your work for us

Nov 1, we rode to Osceola for Rocky Mountain Oyster. Rider were Fred, Max, Vern, Jim, Zona, and Bronson. Mike and Pat drove the chase truck. I think we all eat too much, but it made the football game more palatable. Great Nuts, Beans, Potatoes, and Chicken. Thanks to all of you.

Nov 28 the Columbus ALR were asked to Norfolk Vets Home to help put on a Nebraska football party. Patty, Owen, Max, Bronson, & Zona made the trip and helped during the NE vs CO game. 

Dec 6th three of the Columbus Chapter rode to the escort and stood in the Flag line. Mac, Kent and Bronson. The Funeral will be Monday, Dec 8th and I hope we will have a lot of members participate.

Dec 8, Monday Night after the Funeral. The people from Kansas did not show so we did scare them off. This is a good thing! Great job. Columbus had 14 members. Riders Max, Owen, Kent, and Bronson, and Dawn, Linda, Rollie, Bob H, Vern, Keith, Mike, Robert on the flag line. Two of our members were working traffic control; Bill and Chuck. There was also a group of the Columbus Post 84 honor guard. Thanks to you all - Outstanding Job.

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