About Us
The Veterans of Foreign Wars riding group is a motorcycle group made up of VFW and VFW Auxiliary members in good standing. We are a group within the VFW that enjoys the pastime of motorcycles, and we are officially a part of the VFW.
We are a family oriented group. We are pro military. Distinction of class, nationality, or gender will not be recognized nor tolerated by our organization. Our members act in good faith with other members and uphold the traditions of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Our members come from all walks of life, and have served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States in times of conflicts or their family members. We ride all types of motorcycles, both foreign and/or domestic.
Officers
A great organization starts with great leaders.
Rob Pedersen
State Chairman
Mark Shockley
President
Ed Hendrickson
Vice President
Douglas Hoffman
Treasurer
Virgil Hart
Sergeant at Arms
Dean Matty
Chaplain
Ronnie Steele
Secretary
Glenn Holman
HistorianJoin Us
Fill out an application
Download an application, fill it out, and attend a meeting.
Attend a meeting
Our meetings are held the first Thursday of the month. We rotate locations between VFW Post 3160 Ocean View, VFW Post 4809 Norfolk, VFW Post 392 Virginia Beach, and VFW Post 3219 Pheobus. We offer a zoom call for those not in the Hampton Roads area.
Upcoming Events
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F.A.Q
Thank you for visiting our list of the most Frequently Asked Questions. Below you'll find answers to the questions we receive most often. If you can't find an answer to your question, feel free to contact us.
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Are you a motorcycle club?
No! We are a motorcycle riding group.
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Do I have to be a member of the VFW?
Yes, you must be a VFW or VFW Auxiliary Member in good standing at a post within Virginia unless you are an active duty service member, permanently stationed in the state of Virginia. In this case, you may retain your home post affiliation and become a member of VFW Riders VA.
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Are you only located in Hampton Roads area of Virginia?
No, we have members across the entire state of Virginia.
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Where do you hold your meetings.
We rotate our meetings between 4 VFW posts (392, 3219, 3160 & 4809) in the Hampton Roads area. Our meetings are also on Zoom so our members around the state can attend.
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Do I have to own a motorcycle to be a VFW Rider.
To be a rider, you must own or be the spouse of a member who owns a motorcycle. If you do not own a motorcycle, you can be a VFW Rider Virginia Supporter.
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if I am a VFW Rider Virginia Supporter, can I be elected to President?
No, supporters can not hold an office in the VFW Rider Virginia.
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Is it mandatory that I attend all meetings and events.
No, we are a volunteer organization. We would like members to attend as many events as possible. Only the officers have guidelines on how many meetings they can miss.
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Will the VFW Riders give me my vest?
No, you can however purchase a VFW Rider's patch from the treasurer and sew it on your own vest once you are accepted as a member.
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I own a trike. Can I be a VFW Rider member?
Yes, we have numerous members on 3 wheels.
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Do I have to have a motorcycle license to be a VFW Rider?
Yes, you must have the correct endorsement for the bike you ride. Your license must either have a M, M2 or M3.
Contact
Thank you for your interest in the VFW Riders Virginia. If you would like to join us, or have any questions please send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Location:
Based out of Hampton Road, with members throughout Virginia
Email:
info-vfwridersva@vfwva.org