Text Box: Our Mission · The purpose of AVMRA is to assist veterans and /or their family who need assistance, referrals or information within the guidelines of the organizational by-laws.   · To assist all legitimate POW/MIA support groups   · To establish contact and work with the VFW, American Legion, and other veteran support groups.   · To develop a voice on legislative matters that concern veterans, active duty military personnel and motorcycle riders.   · To provide an opportunity for veterans, motorcycle riders and family members who share the AVMRA philosophy to join together for the fellowship and community service within the capabilities and by-laws of the organization.

Text Box: Veteran Membership To become a Veteran member, you must be a veteran.  To apply, submit your application along with a photo copy of your DD-214 and your annual dues.  You must attend six (6) AVMRA events prior to being voted a full set of vest patches.  Dues: $20/annually.

Text Box: Associate Membership If you are not a veteran or spouse of a veteran member, you may apply for an associate's membership.  To apply, submit your application along with your annual dues. You must attend six (6) AVMRA events prior to being  voted a full set of vest patches.  Dues: $20/annually.

Text Box: Sponsor Membership Some people cannot find the time to be able to help out or to participate in meetings and events, this does not mean that your support is not needed or appreciated. To apply, submit your application along with your annual dues. Sponsors will receive our  newsletter and event listings and be listed on our website. Dues: $10 minimum /annually.

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Text Box: Freedom Its a word that most of us take for granted, as for motorcycle enthusiasts, we like to exercise to the fullest.  Unfortunately, these freedoms have to be paid for by the sweat, blood and sometimes life itself, of a certain group of individuals.  These people are known as Veterans.   In the history of our country, there has never been a shortage of young men and women ready to leave their homes and families to bear arms when needed.  Sadly, our government never seems to have enough resources to be able to take care of those who have unselfishly taken care our way of life, our freedom. Our sole purpose is to help our fellow Veterans in need where our government falls short, We all have a choice to help, we chose to do it on motorcycles! True True (``````````` (``````````` 0 333375 428625

Text Box: Freedom Its a word that most of us take for granted, as for motorcycle enthusiasts, we like to exercise to the fullest. Unfortunately, these freedoms have to be paid for by the sweat, blood and sometimes life itself, of a certain group of individuals. These people are known as Veterans. In the history of our country, there has never been a shortage of young men and women ready to leave their homes and families to bear arms when needed. Sadly, our government never seems to have enough resources to be able to take care of those who have unselfishly taken care our way of life, our freedom. Our sole purpose is to help our fellow Veterans in need where our government falls short, we all have a choice to help, we chose to do it on motorcycles!   AVMRA of Illinois is a not -for-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans.  Donations of any kind are always gladly accepted on behalf of Veterans everywhere.  AVMRA is a 100% volunteer organization, which assures you that  your generous donations goes to help Veterans.