Oh Boy, I missed the meeting for October because I decided to go on another ride on that great weather weekend.
About a week prior to our scheduled Legion Rider meeting, I attempted to solicit interest in an outside organization's ride and was successful in getting several other delinquents to join me.
Unfortunately the president of our post Legion Riders had a different view of the importance of the meeting as scheduled.
I have subsequently sent a note resigning from the Legion Riders and do so for the sake of the organization as well as my freedom to ride where and when I like.
I will not be maintaining this page any longer for the Riders and will eventually delete it once the riders come up with an alternative. In the meantime there will be no posts from me on it.
Happy riding to all of you. Colonel
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
25 August update
10 August 2008- Legion Rider's meeting note plan - We took a scenic ride to Linda’s Café in Palmertown for a breakfast meeting. Afterwards, we made a sojourn to the Clover Hill Winery in Breinigsville Pa.
On 23 August, The Colonel, King, Onestone, Puddles and Pokey participated in the American Legion Riders Post 391 Mine Hill Legion to Legion Poker Run. We had a fantastic, scenic NJ ride. All enjoyed the good food and great weather. We were glad to help out a Sister ALR.
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
14 September 2008- A Ride for Camelot. Lehigh Valley Star Touring and Riding Association Chapter 386, 1st Annual poker run and charity fund raising event. Proceeds benifit Camelot for Children. Start location is Tri-City Powersports in Allentown end location at Camelot for Children. Registration 9-11 am. $25/bike, passenger add $10. For more information contact Wayne Chenevert at 610-360-5004 or at wayne@lvstars386.com
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Hero’s The Hometown National Gaurd. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
20-21 September 2008 – wine tour with Lost Riders from Wind Gap Legion Post 724. King, Kye, Jazzman, Pokey and Colonel lining up for this ride.
26 September 2008-- York Harley Davidson Open House. We will be leave the Legion at 9 AM for a ride to Harley Davidson York, Pa. for their open house and tour of the plant. Bring a friend, we had a good time last year.
5 October 2008--ALR Free Cookout. Sponsored by the ALR Chapter 834 (located at 300 Yardley Ave Fallsington, Pa.) The cookout is for all Region 6 Riders to gives us an opportunity to meet and socialize. For more informaton call Holly at 215-431-8200 or Russ at 215-932-5965
19 October 2008- Kruise 4 Kids Poker Run. This is a rain or Shine Event. Departs from Scott Powersports, Route 309, Coopersburg, Pa ends at the Main Gate, Allentown Fairgrounds. $20/ rider, $10/passenger. For more information and to register on line at www. Kruise4kids.com
On 23 August, The Colonel, King, Onestone, Puddles and Pokey participated in the American Legion Riders Post 391 Mine Hill Legion to Legion Poker Run. We had a fantastic, scenic NJ ride. All enjoyed the good food and great weather. We were glad to help out a Sister ALR.
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
14 September 2008- A Ride for Camelot. Lehigh Valley Star Touring and Riding Association Chapter 386, 1st Annual poker run and charity fund raising event. Proceeds benifit Camelot for Children. Start location is Tri-City Powersports in Allentown end location at Camelot for Children. Registration 9-11 am. $25/bike, passenger add $10. For more information contact Wayne Chenevert at 610-360-5004 or at wayne@lvstars386.com
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Hero’s The Hometown National Gaurd. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
20-21 September 2008 – wine tour with Lost Riders from Wind Gap Legion Post 724. King, Kye, Jazzman, Pokey and Colonel lining up for this ride.
26 September 2008-- York Harley Davidson Open House. We will be leave the Legion at 9 AM for a ride to Harley Davidson York, Pa. for their open house and tour of the plant. Bring a friend, we had a good time last year.
5 October 2008--ALR Free Cookout. Sponsored by the ALR Chapter 834 (located at 300 Yardley Ave Fallsington, Pa.) The cookout is for all Region 6 Riders to gives us an opportunity to meet and socialize. For more informaton call Holly at 215-431-8200 or Russ at 215-932-5965
19 October 2008- Kruise 4 Kids Poker Run. This is a rain or Shine Event. Departs from Scott Powersports, Route 309, Coopersburg, Pa ends at the Main Gate, Allentown Fairgrounds. $20/ rider, $10/passenger. For more information and to register on line at www. Kruise4kids.com
Monday, June 9, 2008
Post 588 ALR update
We have been busy riding lately. We have been putting some serious miles on the bikes in all kinds of weather.
We had our monthly meeting on Friday 6 June with final details completed on the Poker run. We have had donations from many sources and we will write up a note thanking all our generous sponsors.
Colonel, Pokey, King, Kye, Jazzman and his lovely wife went to Rolling Thunder Memorial Day weekend. The event went very well and we managed to get our pictures in the Washington Post local edition and webpage on the 26th of May.
On 7 June we went to Post 16 Slatington 2nd Annual Poker Run. We ran into that ALR chapter's President, Denise, VP Bob and enjoyed the stops (all Bars) and the VFW in Whitehall. Colonel actually ended up winning something in the Chinese Auction and we enjoyed the camaraderie. Colonel, Pokey, Seaweed and Diane, King and Kye and $ went on the ride.
On 8 June we went on a run up to the Wilkes-Barre VA with Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association PA Chapter 22-1 Run for VETs. We thank Karen H. and her Real Estate firm for a spectacular donation of socks and other stuff for the Vets. We were very well received and the donations made a real difference to the recipients who were profuse with their appreciation. Colonel, Pokey, King, Seaweed were the rider’s representing for our Post. CVMA did a great job organizing the event and getting access to the facility. A very worthwhile trip.
Of course I want to remind everyone of our posts events
21 June 2008 - Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendauqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine. Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA. Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs. Final stop is at the Hokendauqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendauqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops. Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendauqua Post. DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendauqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veterans in Eastern Pennsylvania.
22 June 2008 - Patriots M.C. L.V. Poker Run - 1st annual poker run. Sunday June 22, 2008. Ride kicks off from 2nd and Bridge streets Catasauqua PA. Registration 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. A 2 hour ride through the Blue Mountains returning back to the center of Catty. Cost: $20 per motorcycle ($15 in advance) $25 with a passenger ($20 in advance). Drinks, food & music included. Featuring "Bang Bang Betty" 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cash prizes, door prizes,50/50,basket of cheer. Proceed to benefit the Catasauqua American Legion and our veterans.
28 June 2008- Jake's Journey '08. Sponsored by Chapter 16. Registration 10:000-12:00 ride starts every 30 minutes. Starts at Bagel Bunch (intersections of Route 100 & 309. All types of vehicles welcomed. $20/person. Monies raised to benefit Jason Breininger who has a extremely rare bone disease called McCune Albright Syndrome. For more information contact Chris or Terri at 610-760-1433 or www.jakesjourney.org
29 June 2008- I bike for Animals 2008 Motorcycle Rally and Pig Roast. Benefits Common Sense for Animals. The 50 mile ride starts at the Landside Saloon in Pattenburg, NJ. $25 for rider, $25 for passenger. For more information contact John Miller at jmiller0742@version.net
4-6 July 2008 - S&K Farm event (invite only)
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. For more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
15-17 August 2008 - American Legion Riders Rally at Mountaintop Post 781 for more info please contact Dave Vincent @ neon1500@ptd.net Pokey and the Colonel went last year – was a good event and we met lots of Legion Riders from all over the state.
23 August 2008 American Legion Riders Post 391 Mine Hill 1st Annual Legion to Legion Poker Run. (Rain Date 24 August). Proceeds Benefit Veterans Causes. Sign in 0900-1100 hrs at the Wn. H. Flatt Jr Post 245 $20/person. For more information contact the Mine Hill Post 391 at 973-328-9767 Colonel and Pokey are definitely going to this one (Sister ALR chapter – 5 points)
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Hero’s The Hometown National Guard. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
20-21 September 2008 – wine tour with Lost Riders from Wind Gap Legion Post 724. King, Kye, Jazzman, Pokey and Colonel lining up for this ride.
19 October 2008- Kruise 4 Kids Poker Run. This is a rain or Shine Event. Departs from Scott Powersports, Route 309, Coopersburg, Pa ends at the Main Gate, Allentown Fairgrounds. $20/ rider, $10/passenger. For more information and to register on line at www. Kruise4kids.com
We had our monthly meeting on Friday 6 June with final details completed on the Poker run. We have had donations from many sources and we will write up a note thanking all our generous sponsors.
Colonel, Pokey, King, Kye, Jazzman and his lovely wife went to Rolling Thunder Memorial Day weekend. The event went very well and we managed to get our pictures in the Washington Post local edition and webpage on the 26th of May.
On 7 June we went to Post 16 Slatington 2nd Annual Poker Run. We ran into that ALR chapter's President, Denise, VP Bob and enjoyed the stops (all Bars) and the VFW in Whitehall. Colonel actually ended up winning something in the Chinese Auction and we enjoyed the camaraderie. Colonel, Pokey, Seaweed and Diane, King and Kye and $ went on the ride.
On 8 June we went on a run up to the Wilkes-Barre VA with Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association PA Chapter 22-1 Run for VETs. We thank Karen H. and her Real Estate firm for a spectacular donation of socks and other stuff for the Vets. We were very well received and the donations made a real difference to the recipients who were profuse with their appreciation. Colonel, Pokey, King, Seaweed were the rider’s representing for our Post. CVMA did a great job organizing the event and getting access to the facility. A very worthwhile trip.
Of course I want to remind everyone of our posts events
21 June 2008 - Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendauqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine. Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA. Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs. Final stop is at the Hokendauqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendauqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops. Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendauqua Post. DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendauqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veterans in Eastern Pennsylvania.
22 June 2008 - Patriots M.C. L.V. Poker Run - 1st annual poker run. Sunday June 22, 2008. Ride kicks off from 2nd and Bridge streets Catasauqua PA. Registration 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. A 2 hour ride through the Blue Mountains returning back to the center of Catty. Cost: $20 per motorcycle ($15 in advance) $25 with a passenger ($20 in advance). Drinks, food & music included. Featuring "Bang Bang Betty" 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cash prizes, door prizes,50/50,basket of cheer. Proceed to benefit the Catasauqua American Legion and our veterans.
28 June 2008- Jake's Journey '08. Sponsored by Chapter 16. Registration 10:000-12:00 ride starts every 30 minutes. Starts at Bagel Bunch (intersections of Route 100 & 309. All types of vehicles welcomed. $20/person. Monies raised to benefit Jason Breininger who has a extremely rare bone disease called McCune Albright Syndrome. For more information contact Chris or Terri at 610-760-1433 or www.jakesjourney.org
29 June 2008- I bike for Animals 2008 Motorcycle Rally and Pig Roast. Benefits Common Sense for Animals. The 50 mile ride starts at the Landside Saloon in Pattenburg, NJ. $25 for rider, $25 for passenger. For more information contact John Miller at jmiller0742@version.net
4-6 July 2008 - S&K Farm event (invite only)
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. For more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
15-17 August 2008 - American Legion Riders Rally at Mountaintop Post 781 for more info please contact Dave Vincent @ neon1500@ptd.net Pokey and the Colonel went last year – was a good event and we met lots of Legion Riders from all over the state.
23 August 2008 American Legion Riders Post 391 Mine Hill 1st Annual Legion to Legion Poker Run. (Rain Date 24 August). Proceeds Benefit Veterans Causes. Sign in 0900-1100 hrs at the Wn. H. Flatt Jr Post 245 $20/person. For more information contact the Mine Hill Post 391 at 973-328-9767 Colonel and Pokey are definitely going to this one (Sister ALR chapter – 5 points)
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Hero’s The Hometown National Guard. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
20-21 September 2008 – wine tour with Lost Riders from Wind Gap Legion Post 724. King, Kye, Jazzman, Pokey and Colonel lining up for this ride.
19 October 2008- Kruise 4 Kids Poker Run. This is a rain or Shine Event. Departs from Scott Powersports, Route 309, Coopersburg, Pa ends at the Main Gate, Allentown Fairgrounds. $20/ rider, $10/passenger. For more information and to register on line at www. Kruise4kids.com
Monday, March 10, 2008
March update and events calendar
March Update and Event Calendar
Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion riders met on 9 March 2008 at the post. Business was conducted to include discussions on our upcoming Poker Run scheduled for June. Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 had a representative that opened discussion on food, manning booths and other topics necessary for our upcoming event.
Our Legion Riders also managed the Post's meat wheel event which was a great success for the post. Many thanks to Seaweed and Pokey for their work for the event.
Hopefully riding weather is coming soon and we will get out and ride a little. Some of our members have been riding as they are snow birding in Florida... saw the pictures from Kye of her and King down at Daytona Beach. Kye had the nerve to come to the meeting looking all tanned, etc from her time in Florida...I'm of course highly envious.
Events for Post 588 American Legion Riders - updated 10 March 2008 (these include a couple additional events from the Region 6 Director (Jim Wentworth)
15 March 2008 - American Legion Riders Post 957 Brass Nut Run Saturday March 15th Registration from 11 AM till 12pm From New Berlin Post 957 to Bills Cycle then to Norry Legion Post and Danville Post. $10 per Rider for more info please call Andy Bloom 570-672-3081 or Tim Morseman at 570-966-4841
29 March 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Pig Out Drink Up at the Fallsington Legion $15 per person.
13 April 2008 - Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club (if good weather - ride to follow)Hoqendaqua ALR meeting may be the same weekend - we want to get a couple reps to their meeting - Volunteers?
26 April 2008 Fallsinton ALR is meeting up with Aston Post 926as well as the Southern NJ ALR Oaklyn Beetlewood Post 834 They are all meeting at the Aston Post 926 at 10AM continuing on to the Union Hotel for Lunch and to socialize.
3 May 2008 Post #3 Henry Houston (where is this???) 2nd Annual Conboy Ride/fund raiser/yard sale at Gorgas Park. The Date is May 3rd for more info please Email shelleymell@msn.com
10 May 2008 - Freedom Run to Ground zero - Motorcycle Run & Festival Registration - begins at 9 am at the Hackensack Courthouse Parking lot Departure – 11 am Sharp! Beneficiary - the 9/11 Rescue Worker’s Foundation As always, the run is totally FREE! All you need is $7 for the GWB toll (NO EZ PASS, we will be bypassing the toll plaza and taking the emergency vehicle ramp onto the GWB}. This year the Freedom Run & Festival will benefit the 9/11 Rescue Workers Foundation, established to assist Ground Zero workers (and their families) who have become sick or permanently disabled from September 11th and the days that followed. The day will begin with a brief ceremony at the start point. The police-escorted run crosses the GWB, winds past Ground Zero and ends up at Liberty State Park, Food, vendors, etc For more info visit www.bergenharleydavidson.com or call 201.843.6930
10-17 May 2008 - Myrtle Beach Bike week - Karen and Stan are heading there 10-15 for Bike week. We will have a condo rented on the beach for the period.
17 May 2008 - Legion Riders Post 588 election of officers - Meeting will begin at 1500hrs after flag planting
17 May 2008 - Flag planting on Veteran's Graves with Legion Post. Anticipated date for Flags to be placed on South Side Easton Veteran's graves by Post 588. approximately 1750 flags are placed in 8 south side cemetaries. Post 588 Service Officer Mike H. will publish more details in upcoming months. Expected start time is 1100hrs
18 May 2008 - May 18th Armed Forces Freedom Ride cost $30 for more info. info@ArmedForcesFreedonRide.org
24 May 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Noon to 4pm Delaware Valley Veterans Home
24-26 May 2008 - Rolling Thunder ride to the Wall in Washington, DC. draft agenda as follows Saturday 24 May 0900hrs - depart Post 588 and ride via Rt 100, Rt 1, Balt-Wash parkway to NE Washington. Hotel Saturday night - depart Sunday (Early) for the Pentagon Parking lot where event starts - option A is to ride back Sunday (long day) or option B is to ride back Monday (Memorial Day). Lodging is planned at Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 USA Phone: 1-301-441-3700 Toll-free: 1-800-676-5975 This is located in Northeast DC Area with access to Metro, parking, etc...
1 June 2008 - 18th Annual POW/MIA Ride For Freedom Cost is FREE for more infopaharleycouple@verizon.net or call 610-631-9423 or http://www.friendsoftheforgotten.org/
7 June 2008 - Post 16 Slatington 2nd Annual Poker Run October 4th 2nd annual Ride to the Gathering. For more info please contact Denise at dreeser@kidspeace.org. Pokey and Colonel went on this ride last year - good event. Sister ALR Chapter ride
8 June 2008 - Post 154 Gardner-Warner, Montrose, PA 3rd Annual Run for the Vets Sunday June 8th 2008 for more info please Email John at alr154@epix.net
21 June 2008 - Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine. Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA. Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs. Final stop is at the Hokendaqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendaqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops. Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendaqua Post. DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendaqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veteran’s in Eastern Pennsylvania.
22 June 2008 - Patriots M.C. L.V. Poker Run - 1st annual poker run. Sunday June 22, 2008. Ride kicks off from 2nd and Bridge streets Catasauqua PA. Registration 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. A 2 hour ride through the blue mountains returning back to the center of Catty. Cost: $20 per motorcycle ($15 in advance) $25 with a passenger ($20 in advance). Drinks, food & music included. Featuring "Bang Bang Betty" 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cash prizes,door prizes,50/50,basket of cheer. Proceed to benefit the Catasauqua American Legion and our veterans
4-6 July 2008 - S&K Farm event
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. For more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
15-17 August 2008 - American Legion Riders Rally at Mountaintop Post 781 for more info please contact Dave Vincent @ neon1500@ptd.net Pokey and the Colonel went last year – was a good event and we met lots of Legion Riders from all over the state.
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Heros The Hometown National Gaurd. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion riders met on 9 March 2008 at the post. Business was conducted to include discussions on our upcoming Poker Run scheduled for June. Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 had a representative that opened discussion on food, manning booths and other topics necessary for our upcoming event.
Our Legion Riders also managed the Post's meat wheel event which was a great success for the post. Many thanks to Seaweed and Pokey for their work for the event.
Hopefully riding weather is coming soon and we will get out and ride a little. Some of our members have been riding as they are snow birding in Florida... saw the pictures from Kye of her and King down at Daytona Beach. Kye had the nerve to come to the meeting looking all tanned, etc from her time in Florida...I'm of course highly envious.
Events for Post 588 American Legion Riders - updated 10 March 2008 (these include a couple additional events from the Region 6 Director (Jim Wentworth)
15 March 2008 - American Legion Riders Post 957 Brass Nut Run Saturday March 15th Registration from 11 AM till 12pm From New Berlin Post 957 to Bills Cycle then to Norry Legion Post and Danville Post. $10 per Rider for more info please call Andy Bloom 570-672-3081 or Tim Morseman at 570-966-4841
29 March 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Pig Out Drink Up at the Fallsington Legion $15 per person.
13 April 2008 - Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club (if good weather - ride to follow)Hoqendaqua ALR meeting may be the same weekend - we want to get a couple reps to their meeting - Volunteers?
26 April 2008 Fallsinton ALR is meeting up with Aston Post 926as well as the Southern NJ ALR Oaklyn Beetlewood Post 834 They are all meeting at the Aston Post 926 at 10AM continuing on to the Union Hotel for Lunch and to socialize.
3 May 2008 Post #3 Henry Houston (where is this???) 2nd Annual Conboy Ride/fund raiser/yard sale at Gorgas Park. The Date is May 3rd for more info please Email shelleymell@msn.com
10 May 2008 - Freedom Run to Ground zero - Motorcycle Run & Festival Registration - begins at 9 am at the Hackensack Courthouse Parking lot Departure – 11 am Sharp! Beneficiary - the 9/11 Rescue Worker’s Foundation As always, the run is totally FREE! All you need is $7 for the GWB toll (NO EZ PASS, we will be bypassing the toll plaza and taking the emergency vehicle ramp onto the GWB}. This year the Freedom Run & Festival will benefit the 9/11 Rescue Workers Foundation, established to assist Ground Zero workers (and their families) who have become sick or permanently disabled from September 11th and the days that followed. The day will begin with a brief ceremony at the start point. The police-escorted run crosses the GWB, winds past Ground Zero and ends up at Liberty State Park, Food, vendors, etc For more info visit www.bergenharleydavidson.com or call 201.843.6930
10-17 May 2008 - Myrtle Beach Bike week - Karen and Stan are heading there 10-15 for Bike week. We will have a condo rented on the beach for the period.
17 May 2008 - Legion Riders Post 588 election of officers - Meeting will begin at 1500hrs after flag planting
17 May 2008 - Flag planting on Veteran's Graves with Legion Post. Anticipated date for Flags to be placed on South Side Easton Veteran's graves by Post 588. approximately 1750 flags are placed in 8 south side cemetaries. Post 588 Service Officer Mike H. will publish more details in upcoming months. Expected start time is 1100hrs
18 May 2008 - May 18th Armed Forces Freedom Ride cost $30 for more info. info@ArmedForcesFreedonRide.org
24 May 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Noon to 4pm Delaware Valley Veterans Home
24-26 May 2008 - Rolling Thunder ride to the Wall in Washington, DC. draft agenda as follows Saturday 24 May 0900hrs - depart Post 588 and ride via Rt 100, Rt 1, Balt-Wash parkway to NE Washington. Hotel Saturday night - depart Sunday (Early) for the Pentagon Parking lot where event starts - option A is to ride back Sunday (long day) or option B is to ride back Monday (Memorial Day). Lodging is planned at Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 USA Phone: 1-301-441-3700 Toll-free: 1-800-676-5975 This is located in Northeast DC Area with access to Metro, parking, etc...
1 June 2008 - 18th Annual POW/MIA Ride For Freedom Cost is FREE for more infopaharleycouple@verizon.net or call 610-631-9423 or http://www.friendsoftheforgotten.org/
7 June 2008 - Post 16 Slatington 2nd Annual Poker Run October 4th 2nd annual Ride to the Gathering. For more info please contact Denise at dreeser@kidspeace.org. Pokey and Colonel went on this ride last year - good event. Sister ALR Chapter ride
8 June 2008 - Post 154 Gardner-Warner, Montrose, PA 3rd Annual Run for the Vets Sunday June 8th 2008 for more info please Email John at alr154@epix.net
21 June 2008 - Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine. Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA. Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs. Final stop is at the Hokendaqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendaqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops. Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendaqua Post. DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendaqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veteran’s in Eastern Pennsylvania.
22 June 2008 - Patriots M.C. L.V. Poker Run - 1st annual poker run. Sunday June 22, 2008. Ride kicks off from 2nd and Bridge streets Catasauqua PA. Registration 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. A 2 hour ride through the blue mountains returning back to the center of Catty. Cost: $20 per motorcycle ($15 in advance) $25 with a passenger ($20 in advance). Drinks, food & music included. Featuring "Bang Bang Betty" 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cash prizes,door prizes,50/50,basket of cheer. Proceed to benefit the Catasauqua American Legion and our veterans
4-6 July 2008 - S&K Farm event
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. For more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
15-17 August 2008 - American Legion Riders Rally at Mountaintop Post 781 for more info please contact Dave Vincent @ neon1500@ptd.net Pokey and the Colonel went last year – was a good event and we met lots of Legion Riders from all over the state.
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Heros The Hometown National Gaurd. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
Monday, February 25, 2008
Events update
Events for Post 588 American Legion Riders - updated 3 March 2008
9 March 2008 - March Legion Rider meeting - also Meat wheel will be this afternoon after the meeting (~1500hrs) a couple Legion Riders will be helping the club with this event.
29 March 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Pig Out Drink Up at the Fallsington Legion $15 per person.
13 April 2008 - Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club (if good weather - ride to follow)
26 April 2008 Fallsinton ALR is meeting up with Aston Post 926as well as the Southern NJ ALR Oaklyn Beetlewood Post 834 They are all meeting at the Aston Post 926 at 10AM continuing on to the Union Hotel for Lunch and to socialize.
10 May 2008 - Freedom Run to Ground zero - Motorcycle Run & Festival Registration - begins at 9 am at the Hackensack Courthouse Parking lot Departure – 11 am Sharp! Beneficiary - the 9/11 Rescue Worker’s Foundation As always, the run is totally FREE! All you need is $7 for the GWB toll (NO EZ PASS, we will be bypassing the toll plaza and taking the emergency vehicle ramp onto the GWB}. This year the Freedom Run & Festival will benefit the 9/11 Rescue Workers Foundation, established to assist Ground Zero workers (and their families) who have become sick or permanently disabled from September 11th and the days that followed. The day will begin with a brief ceremony at the start point. The police-escorted run crosses the GWB, winds past Ground Zero and ends up at Liberty State Park, Food, vendors, etc For more info visit www.bergenharleydavidson.com or call 201.843.6930
10-17 May 2008 - Myrtle Beach Bike week - Karen and Stan are heading there 10-15 for Bike week. We will have a condo rented on the beach for the period.
17 May 2008 - Legion Riders Post 588 election of officers - Meeting will begin at 1500hrs after flag planting
17 May 2008 - Flag planting on Veteran's Graves with Legion Post. Anticipated date for Flags to be placed on South Side Easton Veteran's graves by Post 588. approximately 1750 flags are placed in 8 south side cemetaries. Post 588 Service Officer Mike H. will publish more details in upcoming months. Expected start time is 1100hrs
18 May 2008 - May 18th Armed Forces Freedom Ride cost $30 for more info. info@ArmedForcesFreedonRide.org
24 May 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Noon to 4pm Delaware Valley Veterans Home
24-26 May 2008 - Rolling Thunder ride to the Wall in Washington, DC. draft agenda as follows Saturday 24 May 0900hrs - depart Post 588 and ride via Rt 100, Rt 1, Balt-Wash parkway to NE Washington. Hotel Saturday night - depart Sunday (Early) for the Pentagon Parking lot where event starts - option A is to ride back Sunday (long day) or option B is to ride back Monday (Memorial Day). Lodging is planned at Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 USA Phone: 1-301-441-3700 Toll-free: 1-800-676-5975 This is located in Northeast DC Area with access to Metro, parking, etc...
1 June 2008 - 18th Annual POW/MIA Ride For Freedom Cost is FREE for more infopaharleycouple@verizon.net or call 610-631-9423 or http://www.friendsoftheforgotten.org/
7 June 2008 - Post 16 Slatington 2nd Annual Poker Run October 4th 2nd annual Ride to the Gathering. For more info please contact Denise at dreeser@kidspeace.org. Pokey and Colonel went on this ride last year - good event. Sister ALR Chapter ride
21 June 2008 - Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine. Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA. Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs. Final stop is at the Hokendaqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendaqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops. Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendaqua Post. DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendaqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veteran’s in Eastern Pennsylvania.
22 June 2008 - Patriots M.C. L.V. Poker Run - 1st annual poker run. Sunday June 22, 2008. Ride kicks off from 2nd and Bridge streets Catasauqua PA. Registration 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. A 2 hour ride through the blue mountains returning back to the center of Catty. Cost: $20 per motorcycle ($15 in advance) $25 with a passenger ($20 in advance). Drinks, food & music included. Featuring "Bang Bang Betty" 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cash prizes,door prizes,50/50,basket of cheer. Proceed to benefit the Catasauqua American Legion and our veterans
4-6 July 2008 - S&K Farm event
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. For more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Heros The Hometown National Gaurd. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
9 March 2008 - March Legion Rider meeting - also Meat wheel will be this afternoon after the meeting (~1500hrs) a couple Legion Riders will be helping the club with this event.
29 March 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Pig Out Drink Up at the Fallsington Legion $15 per person.
13 April 2008 - Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club (if good weather - ride to follow)
26 April 2008 Fallsinton ALR is meeting up with Aston Post 926as well as the Southern NJ ALR Oaklyn Beetlewood Post 834 They are all meeting at the Aston Post 926 at 10AM continuing on to the Union Hotel for Lunch and to socialize.
10 May 2008 - Freedom Run to Ground zero - Motorcycle Run & Festival Registration - begins at 9 am at the Hackensack Courthouse Parking lot Departure – 11 am Sharp! Beneficiary - the 9/11 Rescue Worker’s Foundation As always, the run is totally FREE! All you need is $7 for the GWB toll (NO EZ PASS, we will be bypassing the toll plaza and taking the emergency vehicle ramp onto the GWB}. This year the Freedom Run & Festival will benefit the 9/11 Rescue Workers Foundation, established to assist Ground Zero workers (and their families) who have become sick or permanently disabled from September 11th and the days that followed. The day will begin with a brief ceremony at the start point. The police-escorted run crosses the GWB, winds past Ground Zero and ends up at Liberty State Park, Food, vendors, etc For more info visit www.bergenharleydavidson.com or call 201.843.6930
10-17 May 2008 - Myrtle Beach Bike week - Karen and Stan are heading there 10-15 for Bike week. We will have a condo rented on the beach for the period.
17 May 2008 - Legion Riders Post 588 election of officers - Meeting will begin at 1500hrs after flag planting
17 May 2008 - Flag planting on Veteran's Graves with Legion Post. Anticipated date for Flags to be placed on South Side Easton Veteran's graves by Post 588. approximately 1750 flags are placed in 8 south side cemetaries. Post 588 Service Officer Mike H. will publish more details in upcoming months. Expected start time is 1100hrs
18 May 2008 - May 18th Armed Forces Freedom Ride cost $30 for more info. info@ArmedForcesFreedonRide.org
24 May 2008 - Post 834 Fallsington Noon to 4pm Delaware Valley Veterans Home
24-26 May 2008 - Rolling Thunder ride to the Wall in Washington, DC. draft agenda as follows Saturday 24 May 0900hrs - depart Post 588 and ride via Rt 100, Rt 1, Balt-Wash parkway to NE Washington. Hotel Saturday night - depart Sunday (Early) for the Pentagon Parking lot where event starts - option A is to ride back Sunday (long day) or option B is to ride back Monday (Memorial Day). Lodging is planned at Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 USA Phone: 1-301-441-3700 Toll-free: 1-800-676-5975 This is located in Northeast DC Area with access to Metro, parking, etc...
1 June 2008 - 18th Annual POW/MIA Ride For Freedom Cost is FREE for more infopaharleycouple@verizon.net or call 610-631-9423 or http://www.friendsoftheforgotten.org/
7 June 2008 - Post 16 Slatington 2nd Annual Poker Run October 4th 2nd annual Ride to the Gathering. For more info please contact Denise at dreeser@kidspeace.org. Pokey and Colonel went on this ride last year - good event. Sister ALR Chapter ride
21 June 2008 - Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine. Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA. Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs. Final stop is at the Hokendaqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendaqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops. Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendaqua Post. DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendaqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners. Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veteran’s in Eastern Pennsylvania.
22 June 2008 - Patriots M.C. L.V. Poker Run - 1st annual poker run. Sunday June 22, 2008. Ride kicks off from 2nd and Bridge streets Catasauqua PA. Registration 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. A 2 hour ride through the blue mountains returning back to the center of Catty. Cost: $20 per motorcycle ($15 in advance) $25 with a passenger ($20 in advance). Drinks, food & music included. Featuring "Bang Bang Betty" 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. Cash prizes,door prizes,50/50,basket of cheer. Proceed to benefit the Catasauqua American Legion and our veterans
4-6 July 2008 - S&K Farm event
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. For more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
6 September 2008 - Freeland Post 473 is not in Region 6 but this Run is worth going on. 3rd Year for Emilio Raneri Memorial Run Sept 6th 08 for more info Please contact Dwight at diggerdwight@netscape.net
20 September 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua our regional post is having a run for our Local Heros The Hometown National Gaurd. For more info please contact me at sissco_kid@hotmail.com
Friday, January 11, 2008
ALR Poker Run - June 21, 2008
Lehigh Valley
American Legion Riders
Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine.
Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA.
Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs.
Final stop is at the Hokendaqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendaqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops.
Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendaqua Post .
DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendaqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veteran’s in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Early Registration – submit by 18 June
Rider Name _________________________ Passenger Name _____________________
Address _______________________________
City ___________________ State_______________________Zip_______
Enclose check or money order - $15 Per Rider, $10 per Passenger
Mail or drop off at For more info
Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion http://rice-ebner.blogspot.com
423 Davis Street
Easton, PA 18042 or Post 588 610-252-8853
Or email stosh668@aol.com
American Legion Riders
Post 588 American Legion Riders located in Easton, PA is hosting a Poker Run with the Hokendaqua ALR Post 739 on 21 June 2008 - Rain or Shine.
Poker Run will commence at the Rice-Ebner Post 588 Legion Post at 423 Davis Street, Easton, PA.
Sign up and issue of Poker run entry Card and first card draw would be competed at the Easton post. Individual departure to complete route 1000-1230hrs. Last departure from Post 588 at 1230hrs.
Final stop is at the Hokendaqua Post 739, 3154 Front St in Hokendaqua. Distance is approx 60 miles to all stops.
Cost is $15 per Rider and $10 per passenger for early registration $20 /10 at the door. Donation covers entry, beer, soda, food provided to participants at the Hokendaqua Post .
DJ “That CD Guy” will be playing and door prize drawings will be held at the Hokendaqua Post as well as prizes for Poker run winners.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Riders chapters that are active in supporting veteran and soldier support activities, including soldiers serving overseas currently, and providing veteran’s facilities visits and programs that comfort aging veteran’s in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Early Registration – submit by 18 June
Rider Name _________________________ Passenger Name _____________________
Address _______________________________
City ___________________ State_______________________Zip_______
Enclose check or money order - $15 Per Rider, $10 per Passenger
Mail or drop off at For more info
Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion http://rice-ebner.blogspot.com
423 Davis Street
Easton, PA 18042 or Post 588 610-252-8853
Or email stosh668@aol.com
Friday, January 4, 2008
January Legion Rider's Meeting
The next Meeting of Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion riders will be held at 1400hrs on Sunday, 13 January 2008. Our esteemed President "Seaweed" will demonstrate winter riding skills in the event of incliment weather. The Colonel will buy an appropriate warming beverage (beer and shot) for anyone riding their bike to the club (you'll need the antifreeze)
Monday, December 3, 2007
Random thoughts
As explained at the legion the other day to the members - the Buffalo Theory Here's how it went: "Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
Thanks to King for that joke...
And thanks to those who worked on the Meat wheel drawing yesterday... it was a great success - we raised dollars for the Childrens Christmas Party at the Legion which should be a great event. The Xmas party is on the 15th of December and last day for signing up kids/grandkids is 10 Dec 2007. (ages 2-10 years)
Also we have a volunteer for establishing the Legion website - hope to announce and link to that site soon - have a good day !!!
Thanks to King for that joke...
And thanks to those who worked on the Meat wheel drawing yesterday... it was a great success - we raised dollars for the Childrens Christmas Party at the Legion which should be a great event. The Xmas party is on the 15th of December and last day for signing up kids/grandkids is 10 Dec 2007. (ages 2-10 years)
Also we have a volunteer for establishing the Legion website - hope to announce and link to that site soon - have a good day !!!
Friday, October 26, 2007
October Update
Its been a fun month - we have done a lot of riding in rain and cold and in nice weather as well....
We had our meeting on 21 October with all officers present and we were visited by Jim Wentworth the State Regional something or other for the American Legion Riders... He straightened us out with our meeting protocol and installed all of our officers. We were also honored to have Tom Boher (pronounced Bonner) and his lovely wife with us as well as and Dave Ziegler at our meting to discuss next June's Poker Run. After the drudgery of the meeting we went for a fun run down to the Alba Winery where we had a tour and tasted a little vino.... yum yum
Also this last month Pokey, King, Kye and Colonel went on a winery tour in the Finger Lakes region of NY. We stopped in and visited the Geneva American Legion on the shores of Lake Seneca and enjoyed the trip with the Lost Riders from the Wind Gap American Legion Post.
Our Next Meeting is scheduled for 18 November 2007 at 1400hrs at the post. (change due to Vet's day three day holiday for us Fed employees)
Events
17 Nov 2007 - Lehigh Valley Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. 24th Annual Toy Run 1000-1200hrs at Trexlertown Walmart see site for more info http://lehighvalley.abatepa.org/toyrunposter_frontpage.jpg
18 Nov 2007 - Legion Riders meeting at the Post at 1400 Hrs
Dec 2007 - Legion Riders support to Children's Christmas Party at the club
14 Dec 2007 - Legion Riders meeting at the Post at 1400 Hrs
13 Jan 2008 - Legion Riders meeting at the Post at 1400 Hrs (Polar Bear Ride anyone?)
13 April 2008 - Veteran's Home party - We will schedule and plan an early spring ride to Spring City Veteran's home to conduct a event for Veteran's home residents. Details to be worked with the Auxillary - This is a service to Veteran’s event for the Club (20 Points)
11 May 2008 - Legion Riders Post 588 election of officers
25 May 2008 - Rolling Thunder
finally - get your pictures in - I need to put some more up here so everyone can see us having fun....
Thursday, August 30, 2007
ALR Post 588 Update
Note Change for meeting date and time
The American Legion Riders met at the post on 12 August at 1400hrs.
No new members. Event Calendar was discussed as well as concept and planning for a 2008 Poker Run to be sponsored by the post and another ALR chapter. Tentative planning date for 08 Poker run is set for 21 June 2008. We will put together a proposal and discuss with the other chapter to determine if they are willing to set event up.
Pokey and the Colonel attended the ALR state rally at Mountaintop American Legion Post 781 over the weekend of 17-19 August. This event was restricted to American Legion Riders and was attended by members of several dozen ALR chapters from throughout the state. The event was a good time and we met and discussed ideas and issues with several groups that have been established in AL community. Some ideas we may consider will be discussed at our next post meeting.
Events
1 September 2007 - There is a Poker Run For Broad Mountain ABATE sign up is 11 Am to 12:30 pm at The Boonies Cafe 1000 East Catawissa St Nesquehoning, PA Donations of $15 per rider and $10 per passenger there will be games food and entertainment. FMI please contact Poacher by Email president@broadmt.com (FYI)
1 September 2007 Welcome Home Town Heroes 2 11:30 Am at Van Fleets Grove Daleville, PA Routes 380 & 307 Tickets are $35.00 children up to 12 are free FMI call (570) 840- 1227 (FYI)
2 September 2007 - Tamaqua ALT attending the Star Riders run for second chance pet adoption. The day is Sunday the 2nd.Registration starts at 10 AM The place is PenArgyl Cycle Route 512 PenArgyl, PA. Donations are $20 per Bike for more info on this please call Marty (570) 856- 3807 (FYI)
8 September 2007 - Tamaqua American Legion Riders 1st annual Ride for Phone Cards for Our Troops overseas Registration starts at 10 Am - 12 pm There is a donation of $10 per Rider and $5 per passenger. FMI call (570) 386-4835 (sister ALR event 5 Points)
16 September 2007 - 1400hrs Post 588 ALR meeting at Rice-Ebner (NOTE CHANGE)
15 September 2007 - American Legion Riders of Freeland Post 473 are having their 2nd annual Emilio Ranieri Memorial Run The date is Sept 15th Registration starts at 10AM -12 pm Donations of $15 per rider and $10 per passenger FMI please contact Dwight (570)636-1034 (sister ALR event 5 points)
22 September 2007 - Ride to Orange County Choppers Leave from Rice-Ebner at about 0900hrs and ride to Rock Tavern, NY to visit OCC store and shops. (Seaweed is coordinator) This is one of our post events (5 Points)
?? September 2007 - Veteran's Home party support - with Legion Auxiliary ride to Spring City Veteran's home to conduct annual Fall festival for Veteran's home residents. This is a service to Veteran’s event for the Club (20 Points)
As requested: Orientation rides – Weekday night rides from Legion to other Legions, HD Dealerships/ etc… new rider break-in conducted by our Road Captain – e-Mail when you would like to ride… Will work etiquette, signals, safe riding tips with our road captain “the Colonel” - These rides are voluntary and will help new and rusty riders get some seat time and skill development.
The American Legion Riders met at the post on 12 August at 1400hrs.
No new members. Event Calendar was discussed as well as concept and planning for a 2008 Poker Run to be sponsored by the post and another ALR chapter. Tentative planning date for 08 Poker run is set for 21 June 2008. We will put together a proposal and discuss with the other chapter to determine if they are willing to set event up.
Pokey and the Colonel attended the ALR state rally at Mountaintop American Legion Post 781 over the weekend of 17-19 August. This event was restricted to American Legion Riders and was attended by members of several dozen ALR chapters from throughout the state. The event was a good time and we met and discussed ideas and issues with several groups that have been established in AL community. Some ideas we may consider will be discussed at our next post meeting.
Events
1 September 2007 - There is a Poker Run For Broad Mountain ABATE sign up is 11 Am to 12:30 pm at The Boonies Cafe 1000 East Catawissa St Nesquehoning, PA Donations of $15 per rider and $10 per passenger there will be games food and entertainment. FMI please contact Poacher by Email president@broadmt.com (FYI)
1 September 2007 Welcome Home Town Heroes 2 11:30 Am at Van Fleets Grove Daleville, PA Routes 380 & 307 Tickets are $35.00 children up to 12 are free FMI call (570) 840- 1227 (FYI)
2 September 2007 - Tamaqua ALT attending the Star Riders run for second chance pet adoption. The day is Sunday the 2nd.Registration starts at 10 AM The place is PenArgyl Cycle Route 512 PenArgyl, PA. Donations are $20 per Bike for more info on this please call Marty (570) 856- 3807 (FYI)
8 September 2007 - Tamaqua American Legion Riders 1st annual Ride for Phone Cards for Our Troops overseas Registration starts at 10 Am - 12 pm There is a donation of $10 per Rider and $5 per passenger. FMI call (570) 386-4835 (sister ALR event 5 Points)
16 September 2007 - 1400hrs Post 588 ALR meeting at Rice-Ebner (NOTE CHANGE)
15 September 2007 - American Legion Riders of Freeland Post 473 are having their 2nd annual Emilio Ranieri Memorial Run The date is Sept 15th Registration starts at 10AM -12 pm Donations of $15 per rider and $10 per passenger FMI please contact Dwight (570)636-1034 (sister ALR event 5 points)
22 September 2007 - Ride to Orange County Choppers Leave from Rice-Ebner at about 0900hrs and ride to Rock Tavern, NY to visit OCC store and shops. (Seaweed is coordinator) This is one of our post events (5 Points)
?? September 2007 - Veteran's Home party support - with Legion Auxiliary ride to Spring City Veteran's home to conduct annual Fall festival for Veteran's home residents. This is a service to Veteran’s event for the Club (20 Points)
As requested: Orientation rides – Weekday night rides from Legion to other Legions, HD Dealerships/ etc… new rider break-in conducted by our Road Captain – e-Mail when you would like to ride… Will work etiquette, signals, safe riding tips with our road captain “the Colonel” - These rides are voluntary and will help new and rusty riders get some seat time and skill development.
Monday, June 11, 2007
June Update updated
It has been a fast month with several events. Notes from the June meetings and events attended by our post members - plus I will have some updated pictures of member bikes on here shortly.
The June meeting was held on the 10th at Rice-Ebner. Our VP held the meeting as our president is still out in Indiaouisianna (supposedly working but rumor has it that he is touring Legion Posts as a self appointed QA specialist) Pokey, Seaweed, King, Kye, Colonel were in attendance and dispensed with our buinsess pretty quickly.
Over the last month - as noted here - we participated in the Slatington Chapter ALR Poker run which was very nice and enjoyed... excellent event - we learned how to do such an event and the possibility of doing our own next year was discussed.
On Friday the 8th of June, Seaweed, Colonel, Pokey, That CD Guy and "submariner" (I don't have a nick name for our new member Jim yet - he is a submariner that served sometime after the Hunley was commissioned - lots of possibilities lol - Jim comment with your nickname!) rode up to Hoqendaqua Post for the Lehigh County Flag retirement - it was a good ride and nice event. We mentioned our thoughts of a poker run and shared planning with the Post ALR president and recieved a positive reaction. (He reads this site it seems - so let me say hello and thanks for having us up on Friday) We have some work to do to plan dates.
Finally I added the event for a ride up to Orange County Choppers - the date is tentative and may change - I just put in on as a placeholder.
26 June 2007 - Bar Bingo night at the Legion
28 June - American Legion and Home association meetings at the club.
3 Jul-8 Jul - Colonel and Pokey bike run to Western PA
8 July 07 - Nicholas Juliano Freedom Run - Ride and rally to promote POW/MIA awareness and Veteran's rights. Leaving from Warren County Vo-Tech on Rt 57 West 0900-1130Register Ending at Warren County War memorial in Belvidere, NJ. Hosted by Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter III http://www.rollingthunder.nj.org/
8 July 2007 - 1400hrs Post 588 ALR meeting at Rice-Ebner If we participate in Freedom Run - meeting may be postpones - e-mail will go out in advance.
The June meeting was held on the 10th at Rice-Ebner. Our VP held the meeting as our president is still out in Indiaouisianna (supposedly working but rumor has it that he is touring Legion Posts as a self appointed QA specialist) Pokey, Seaweed, King, Kye, Colonel were in attendance and dispensed with our buinsess pretty quickly.
Over the last month - as noted here - we participated in the Slatington Chapter ALR Poker run which was very nice and enjoyed... excellent event - we learned how to do such an event and the possibility of doing our own next year was discussed.
On Friday the 8th of June, Seaweed, Colonel, Pokey, That CD Guy and "submariner" (I don't have a nick name for our new member Jim yet - he is a submariner that served sometime after the Hunley was commissioned - lots of possibilities lol - Jim comment with your nickname!) rode up to Hoqendaqua Post for the Lehigh County Flag retirement - it was a good ride and nice event. We mentioned our thoughts of a poker run and shared planning with the Post ALR president and recieved a positive reaction. (He reads this site it seems - so let me say hello and thanks for having us up on Friday) We have some work to do to plan dates.
Finally I added the event for a ride up to Orange County Choppers - the date is tentative and may change - I just put in on as a placeholder.
26 June 2007 - Bar Bingo night at the Legion
28 June - American Legion and Home association meetings at the club.
3 Jul-8 Jul - Colonel and Pokey bike run to Western PA
8 July 07 - Nicholas Juliano Freedom Run - Ride and rally to promote POW/MIA awareness and Veteran's rights. Leaving from Warren County Vo-Tech on Rt 57 West 0900-1130Register Ending at Warren County War memorial in Belvidere, NJ. Hosted by Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter III http://www.rollingthunder.nj.org/
8 July 2007 - 1400hrs Post 588 ALR meeting at Rice-Ebner If we participate in Freedom Run - meeting may be postpones - e-mail will go out in advance.
? 15 July 2007 - Ride to Orange County Choppers (tentative) Leave from Rice-Ebner at about 0900hrs and ride to Rock Tavern, NY to visit OCC store and shops. (Seaweed is coordinator)
12 August 2007 - Colonel's birthday ride - exactly 3 years ago on this date the Colonel recieved notice of his mobilization to go to Iraq. To celebrate this event the Colonel will ride to someplace seedy and not politically correct (comment with suggestions) Drop a comment or send an E-Mail with your ideas which may or may not be published in their entirety on the site nudge nudge) We will leave after ALR meeting
12 August 2007 - 1400hrs Post 588 ALR meeting at Rice-Ebner
17-19 August 2007 - ALR state rally - Mountaintop American Legion Post 781. Event is restricted to American Legion Riders and is $35 per person and $60 per couple if payment is made before 1 July. Flyer is in the club. Busses to/from area hotels - dinner and booze. Currently Pokey and Colonel are planning to go - we have a room reserved at the Holiday Inn Express Fri and Sat night.
9 September 2007 - 1400hrs Post 588 ALR meeting at Rice-Ebner
?? September 2007 - Veteran's Home party support - with Legion Auxiliary ride to Spring City Veteran's home to conduct annual Fall festival for Veteran's home residents. This is a service to Veteran’s event for the Club (20 Points)
As requested: Orientation rides – Weekday night rides from Legion to other Legions, HD Dealerships/ etc… new rider break-in conducted by our Road Captain – e-Mail when you would like to ride… Will work etiquette, signals, safe riding tips with our road captain “the Colonel” E-Mail at SSmith @pica.army.mil - These rides are voluntary and will help new and rusty riders get some seat time and skill development.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Reminders
Just a friendly reminder we will be meeting Friday, 8 June at 5pm (1700hrs) to ride to the Hokendauqua Post for the flag retirement ceremony.
Also we have a regular meeting scheduled for 10 June at 2 pm (1400hrs). We will meet at the post and ride to the Riverside Bar and Grill on Rt 611 north and conduct our meeting there.
Also - we finally raffled the Longaberger basket off last night at Bar Bingo - we managed to sell about 240 tickets total for the basket and the winner was Karen Hanker. We may want to consider a 50-50 or other event during Bar bingo night in the future.
Finally - news at the club - Ann resigned as Bar Manager - this has put in motion a search for a new manager - interviews for manager will be held on Tues - Weds 24-25 Jun from 7-9 PM - see sign up sheet for interview schedule. Ann spent 5 years as our manager and we wish to thank her for her support of our activities.
Also we have a regular meeting scheduled for 10 June at 2 pm (1400hrs). We will meet at the post and ride to the Riverside Bar and Grill on Rt 611 north and conduct our meeting there.
Also - we finally raffled the Longaberger basket off last night at Bar Bingo - we managed to sell about 240 tickets total for the basket and the winner was Karen Hanker. We may want to consider a 50-50 or other event during Bar bingo night in the future.
Finally - news at the club - Ann resigned as Bar Manager - this has put in motion a search for a new manager - interviews for manager will be held on Tues - Weds 24-25 Jun from 7-9 PM - see sign up sheet for interview schedule. Ann spent 5 years as our manager and we wish to thank her for her support of our activities.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Poker Run with Slatington ALR
Thought I'd take a minute to post some pictures of the run on Saturday with the Slatington Post American Legion Riders. They put on a great and enjoyable event which ended at the Whitehall VFW. The picture above is Pokey at the VFW post which has an F14 display which overlooks the Valley.
The ride started at the Slatington American legion - wound throuh Lehighton, to Fogelsville, stopped at some interesting places enroute and ended at the VFW. The reception from the Slatington ALR group was great...
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