GA_DEPT_RIDERS_INSTALLATION

Installation of American Legion Riders Post Officers



Installing Officer: “As I call your name please form a line in front of me beginning on my right and forming
to the left.

Director –           _____________________________________
Asst/Director – _____________________________________
Sec/Treas –       _____________________________________
Run Captain –   _____________________________________
Sgt-At-Arms –    _____________________________________

      Installing Officer: “My fellow American Legion Riders, you have been chosen to fill the various offices
of the Legion Riders of _______________________ Post # ______. Familiarize yourselves with the duties of
your offices and carry out those duties with the same spirit from which arose The American Legion Family.
The Legion Riders consist of all affiliated American Legion organizations, Legionnaires, Ladies Auxiliary
and Sons of the American Legion. The welfare and success of this organization depends on you, as does
the preservation of the integrity of The American Legion. Protect the good name of The American Legion
with the people of our great Nation; help them to know the Legion’s purposes and policies. Remember
the tolerance that animates us as members; remember there is no rank among us for we all serve as
equals. We all are aiming for the same goals – the ideals of Justice, Freedom, Democracy and Loyalty.

      “Remember, too, the cardinal principles of The American Legion are –“The rehabilitation of all
disabled veterans:
      “The care of the dependents of those who’ve answered the final call;
      “The care of those who now are suffering from wounds, disease and want;
      “The education of our children…”And Service to the Community, State and Nation.

      “You will raise your right hand, say ‘I’ and give your names, and repeat after me –
      “I, ……….., do solemnly pledge myself / to perform faithfully and impartially / the duties of the office of
The American Legion Riders / I am about to assume, / and I further pledge / I am not a member of / and do
not subscribe to / the principles of any group opposed to our form of government.
      “Hands down.”

      The Installing Officer will have the incoming Director approach the podium.

      Installing Officer: “To you Director Sutton, are entrusted very important duties. You must teach and
protect the cardinal principles of The American Legion throughout your group. You are entrusted with
the supervision of the duties of all officers of the Legion Riders. The poor and troubled will come to you
and you must see no veteran is turned away without full justice.
      “Loyalty to your Post –to its membership-to the state and National Organizations are obligations which
you now assume.
      “You are more than the presiding officer for meetings; you are guided by the Constitution and the
decisions of the group; yet, the responsibility of the year’s programs is on your shoulders. You must
initiate programs and carry them through to completion. You must familiarize yourself with the traditions
of your post and The American Legion.
      “By your sincere acceptance and earnest performance of these duties, may the trust your fellow
Riders have reposed in you be justified.
      “I extend to you the congratulations of the Department of Georgia And I wish you well as you assume
the responsibilities of your office.”

      The Installing Officer moves to original position and asks all newly installed officers to face the members
and guest in attendance.
Installing Officer: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the officers of your choice for the
_________________________ Post#______ American Legion Riders. I congratulate you on the selections
you have made. You have chosen them, now it is your duty to aid them in every way.

And Riders, you ride hard, ride fast, ride long, and ride safely for the principals and ideals of the American
Legion. Congratulations