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VFW RIDERS, POST 3788

 The VFW 3788 Riders Chapter's organizational and implementation efforts began with Founders Steve "DJ Steve" Esquilin, Jack "Chief Jack" Porath, Cindie "Cindie" Chamberlain, and Joe "Hillbilly" Thole in July 2024.  The Standard Operating Procedures, Bylaws, etc., were drafted with final approval by National Hq on 22 August 2024.    
 
The Charter members of the Rider Chapter were: 
 

VETERANS
AUXILIARY
  • Jack Porath "Chief Jack”
  • Steve Esquilin "DJ Steve”
  • Bud Wright "Budman"
  • Phil Grim "Gunny”
  • Marco Martinez "Heat”
  • Scott Gilbertson "Senior Chef”
  • James Zabler "Maverick”
  • Jeremy Mann "Yoda”
  • Bill Diaz "Amigo’s”
  • Joe Thole "Hillbilly”
  • Alex Williams "Big Al”
  • Narol DeJohnette "Batman”
  • Cindie Chamberlin "Cindie”
  • Kat Loveless "Kat”
  • Karen Carswell "Termite”
  • Lisa Gilbertson "Little Mrs”
  • Craig Tofte "Chef Craig”
  • Michaela Caluza "Lovebug”
  • Shari Padilla "Red”

 
SUPPORTERS
 
  • Chris Cardoza
  • Gina Luna "LaLatina”

The Veterans and Auxiliary must be active members of Post 3788 or its Auxiliary, whereas the Supporters need not be Post or VFW members.  The VFW Post 3788 Riders Chapter does not require members to own, operate, or ride motorcycles.  Rather, members support and participate in the events and the activities of the Chapter.   When participating, those in vehicles follow the motorcycles and assist as may be needed.  There are two scheduled "Rides” each month and the Chapter frequently participates with the activities of other Chapters.   The goal of the members of the Chapter is actively supporting the Post and having fun.  


RIDERS CHAPTER OFFICERS
  • President: Steve Esquilin "DJ Steve”
  • Vice President: Neron DeJohnette "Batman"
  • Treasurer/Adjutant: Jack Porath "Chief Jack”
  • Chaplain 1: Heston Killip "Das"
  • Chaplain 2: Kathleen Loveless "Kat"
  • Historian: Cindie Chamberlain "Cindie”
  • Sgt at Arms: Ric Perez "Doc"
  • Tail Gunner: Key Bohn "Ducky"
  • Road Captain: Steve Robles "Tank" 
 

 

The following photos are from our participation in support of a fallen comrade: