Shane Fowler
Road Captain/ Treasurer - Army

 Shane "Bam-Bam" Fowler is the President Of Cole-Miers Riders, and was instrumental in the groups standing up! A First 18 Charter Member, Bam-Bam's Duties are:
Treasurer-

The duties of the Treasurer are as follows:

  •   Maintains financial records of the VFWRG.
  •  Collects monies from all fundraising events and coordinates deposits & disbursement of funds. Funds will be disbursed for the purpose they were intended only, and designated for by the VFWRG.
  • Shall give a detailed report of all receipts and disbursement of funds at all VFWRG meetings.
  • Shall provide a financial report to the sponsoring unit upon request.
  • Is responsible for collecting funds for the members back patch $40 and maintaining all the VFWRG patches that are un-issued as well as a record of the patches each member has in their possession.
  • Collects all VFWRG dues from the VFWRG members
as Road Captain-
The duties of the Road Captain are as follows:
  • Responsible for route planning and if needed the coordination of support vehicles for events.  When on an event, they are the ranking officer if the President and Vice-President are not present and therefore leads the VFWRG formation on the ride.
  • If the President is on the ride, the Road Captain rides at the front of the group with the President.  The Road Captain will give a pre-ride safety briefing to all participants on the event including Support Vehicle drivers and passengers.
  • The Road Captain will capture and record event mileage and hours of all participants involved in VFWRG riding events and provide data to the Secretary.
  • Road Captain will be responsible for maintaining a SOP Document/Book for Group rides pertaining to our TTP for Formations, Hand & Arm signals, Blocking procedures, Break downs, and After Ride Reviews, etc. This document will be provided to new members prior to acceptance to the VFWRG

Bam-Bam has Ridden Dirt bikes and ATVs since childhood even racing in events in Southern Nevada where he grew up, He got his 1st Motorcycle at 17 Years old and currently Rides a Honda Magna 750 and Goldwing F6B
 
 
 
US Army SGT Shane Fowler(Ret.) first Joined the VFW in 2009 After returning From Operation Iraqi Freedom 07/08. he served 7  Years in the Army as a Motor Transport Operator and Unit Armorer. Hes received Several Awards such as The Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Good Conduct Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (W/Star device), Army Service Ribbon, and Driver Mechanic Badge. 
 
Born in Bakersfield California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, he currently calls DeRidder Home, living here for over a decade. He has One young Son Greyson who lives in the area, the Youngest support member currently in the Riders Group. 
 
During his time in the VFW he has accomplished several goals in Recruiting, Community Service as well as starting The Posts VFW Riders Group.  He has held the Positions Of Jr Vice Commander, Sr Vice Commander (both twice)All-State & All American Quartermaster, District Judge Advocate, Department Community Service Chairmen and National Assistant Inspector, and served as the VFW Riders Preident for 6 years.