Welcome to the Veterans Freedom Bike Show!
Welcome to the Veterans Freedom Bike Show. This show is put together by our organizations to build community and support for our Veterans. This show is designed to be fund raiser for the organizations involved. All funds will be used by the partners to support different veteran outreach programs. We have to many veterans in our valley that do not have access to the programs they need. This bike show will help raise funds to help these veterans get the help they need.
Meet our Organizations
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Today, membership stands at more than 1.4 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. Our voice was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, development of the national cemetery system, in the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, we won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active duty service members, and members of the guard and reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. We were the driving force behind the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, and continually fight for improved VA medical centers services for women veterans. The VFW's legislative advocacy efforts were also the driving force behind the passage of the 2019 Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the passage of the 2022 Honoring Our PACT Act, which the VFW considers one of the most significant pieces of veterans legislation in history. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, in 2005 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. And in 2015, we became the first supporter of the Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial which broke ground in July of 2022. We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. Please check out our latest fact sheet or spend some time browsing our site to learn why No One Does More For Veterans.
Legion Riders today Currently, over 110,000 American Legion Riders meet in over 2,000 chapters in every domestic department and in at least three foreign countries. Riders in Iowa have formed an honor guard called The Five Star Freedom Riders, and Riders in Mulvane, Kan., founded the Patriot Guard to protect the sanctity of military funerals from protesters. Riders in all states have escorted military units returning home from combat tours overseas, conducted massive cross-country fundraising events for wounded warriors from all services, and have raised millions of dollars for countless local, state and national charities. Many Riders, supported by their departments, conduct annual statewide Legacy Runs in direct support of American Legion scholarship progras of Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW), supporting our wounded servicemembers across the nation. True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including: Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior, sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and other Western states. Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities. Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities. Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities. Local memorial ceremonies and community parades. The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city. Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory. Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas, and welcoming them home upon their return. Chapter 147 You can join our Veterans motorcycle organization and become part of a passionate community of riders. We welcome any Veteran, Spouse-Widow-Child-Grandchild of any Veteran to apply for membership. American Legion Post 147 membership is included in eligibility. This is the perfect way to stay connected to fellow Veterans and share your love of riding. Plus, you'll have access to exclusive events and rides that you won't want to miss. Join us today!
The Wickyd M.C. Is a Veteran and Patriotic Motorcycle Club. Our colors consist of O.D.Green and Cardinal Red. O.D. Green for Military Service and Cardinal Red for Hardness and Valor. The Jester on our vest is named Joaquin in honor of the San Joaquin Valley. The Wickyd M.C. was founded on December 20,2020. The founding members consisted of two retired Army veterans ,a retired Marine veteran , an active Army reserve Sergeant ,and a Patriotic civilian. Our mission is to bring together our civilian patriots and our military veterans in patriotism and camaraderie..
At the end of World War II, a group of local businessmen decided that they would like to honor those who had returned home from the war in Europe and the Pacific. They discussed many ideas, and before long decided it would be great if they could create a living memorial that would honor all of those individuals who defended our nation.
On June 4, 1946 the idea was taken to the public who voted to establish a legislative special district, governed by the Military and Veterans Code of California, charged with honoring Veterans and serving the community. On June 11, 1946 the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution and the Clovis Veterans Memorial District was founded.
72 years later, the Clovis Veterans Memorial District is the crown jewel of the Clovis community charged with serving as a permanent living memorial honoring U.S. Military and Veterans; provide facilities and support programs to promote a legacy of service for preserving our community's and country's foundational ideals. The District is comprised of five elected officials from within the legislative boundaries that coincide with the Clovis Unified School District. The Board membership is comprised of three Veteran seats and two Non-Veteran seats which are open to the public for terms of four years. The Board of Directors have faithfully led the District to develop into a responsive form of government that honors the community's desire to recognize the selfless service of Veterans and preserve the ideals that have served the community so well.
The Clovis Veterans Memorial District has facilities located at 808 4th Street in Clovis, California, as well as memorials throughout the community to honor our past, inform the present and inspire future generations. Every year the District is instrumental in supporting activities led by Veterans Associations within the District by offering space at no cost to them, as well as significant discounts to community service organizations, Clovis Unified School District, and the City of Clovis. The Clovis Veterans Memorial District is proud to sponsor programs that bring our community together to celebrate the freedom we enjoy as a nation. We will continue to work with our community to make it the greatest community to grow up in, live in, work in and play in today, tomorrow and well into the future. We never forget that the freedoms we enjoy as a society are secured by the sacrifice of our service members.
