Hello Riders!
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It is that time of year again. Time to submit Chapter nominations for "Chapter Rider of the Year 2018 ".
 
If you have a member of your Chapter that you feel has gone above and beyond in his/her service this year, you may submit a nomination for "Chapter Rider of the Year 2018".
 
Nominees must be a current Chapter member in good standing.
 
To nominate a member of your Chapter: Please send their name, a short bio of why you feel they are a candidate to be recognized as "Chapter Rider of the Year 2018". Also include any articles you feel are associated, such as newspaper clippings if available (not required).
 
Chapters with a Department: Send your nominations to your Department President no later than June 30th, 2018. 
 
Chapters without a Department: Email your nominations to National Riders Secretary Karen Cox @ ridersns3.kcox@yahoo.com no later than June 30th, 2018.
 
Remember: Deadline for submission is June 30th, 2018. ALL nominations must be RECEIVED by this date.
Please do not reply to this email with your nominations. Nomination names and information must be emailed as mentioned above.
 
Kathy Campbell RNCO
amvets.rnco@outlook.com
kc.chptr7@suddenlink.net
(318)793-0263
(318)277-4593-cell

It is once again time for Department and Chapter elections throughout the Country, Congratulations to all the new and returning Officers. If you have accepted a position within the organization, I challenge you to perform your duties to the best of your abilities. This means read the Unified Constitution and By-Laws to become familiar with your duties and responsibilities. These documents can be found at www.amvetsridersnational.org on the Publications page.

One of the first responsibilities for the 1st Vices is to ensure that the Revalidations are received in a timely manner to the National AMVETS Riders. Chapters must revalidate to the Riders Department (or National, if no Department) no later than 1st of July each year to maintain their Charter. Chapters must submit to Department Headquarters (or National, if no Department) a copy of their most current IRS tax filing with the revalidation paperwork, (990, 1023, 1024).

Departments must revalidate no later than the 15th of July each year to maintain their Charter along with copy of their most current IRS tax filing with the revalidation paperwork, (990, 1023, 1024).
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Just a reminder, to be eligible for the Quality Chapter award, National must have your Chapter revalidation by 1 July. The requirements can also be found at www.amvetsriders.org.
Again, Congratulations to all the new and reelected Officers nationwide.
 
LRB/LRS,
Tom McNamara
National 1st Vice President
AMVETS Riders