American Legion Post 574 Riders Group
We talked with Director Dan Nolin about the American Legion Riders Post 574 Riders Group located in Hudson Falls
There are few organizations that define patriotism and selfless service more than the American Legion so it should come as no surprise that there are “Riders Groups” associated with American Legion Posts throughout the United States of America.
One of the most active rider groups in this area is The American Legion Post 574 Riders Group in Hudson Falls, New York. The events that they host have become legendary in the region. The 94 members of this riders group dedicate themselves to serving and supporting American Legion Post 574 and the local community and many are also actively involved in the Patriot Guard Riders.
Membership is open to any member of an American Legion Post and all are welcome to join. To join you need to contact the Director of the Riders Group or the Membership Chairman and arrange for a meeting prior to the next regularly scheduled Riders Group meeting. At this meeting you will be informed of what is expected of the members of the American Legion Post 574 Riders Group and your American Legion membership and your motorcycle registration will be reviewed. You will then be invited to meet the members of the Riders Group at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The contact information for the Director or Membership Chairman can be found at http://americanlegionpost574.club.officelive.com/officersriders.aspx
The Post 574 Riders Group is well known for the events that they host. Each June they conduct the “Braydens Battle For Sight” run. Brayden was born with optical nerve deficiencies and the operation to alleviate this condition is expensive. The proceeds of this run are used to assist this military family in obtaining the needed treatments. I went on this run this year and it speaks volumes to the ability of The Post 574 Riders Group to put on an event. The run traversed three counties and there were State Police and County Sheriffs at every major intersection blocking traffic. When the run was over, there was a very well prepared hot dog and burger BBQ at Post 574. The effort required to coordinate this run must have been extensive and the whole thing went off without a hitch. Did I forget to mention that there were 127 bikes on the run.
On Saturday, August 7th, they are going to do it all over again with the 6th Annual Poker Run to Benefit Veterans and Community. The funds collected from this run are used to support the work of many different charities in the community as well as to help local veterans. This is an event of legendary proportions and last year there were over 200 bikes in the run. We very much encourage you to attend and if you do, stop by our booth and say hi.
When not hosting major events, the members of the Riders Group are doing what most riders do, they ride. Like most of the motorcycle organizations in the area, they send representatives to other organizations’ events so there is someone going somewhere every weekend. Once a month they try their best to get a Riders Group ride together to just enjoy each others company.
If you are a member of an American Legion Post that does not have an associated riders group, give the Post 574 Riders Group a call and join. Just like when you were on active duty, there are periods of hard work, periods of pure fun and all of the camaraderie that you can handle.