It all began on February 20, 1967 when a plane went down. Now more than 40 years later a piece of bone is discovered during an excavation in Vietnam. On January 8th 2010 Nellis Air Force pilot remains are found and identified.
"This is the four inch bone fragment that was found," pilot's daughter, Christine Stonebraker says. While it would take more than two years for DNA results to be confirmed, Christine Stonebraker now knows what happened to her father, Nellis based Air Force pilot and Thunderbird announcer, Russell Goodman.
"Don't give up hope, don't give up hope, there's always a chance you'll see your loved one's remains as well," Christine says.
Goodman was on a bombing mission in North Vietnam when his plane, an F-4 Phantom was hit with a surface to air missile. Goodman was presumed dead but no one knew for sure.
At our American Legion as well as most others we have a special table for POW/MIAs. It is represented by a place setting which is never used. From the Legion guide for the symbolism represented by the table:
The Tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their Country’s call to arms.
The table is being set for One, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her oppressors.
The Yellow Ribbon on the Vase represents the yellow ribbons worn on the lapels of thousands who demand, with unyielding determination, a proper account of our comrades who are not among us.
The Single Rose in the vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep faith, while awaiting their return.
A Slice of Lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of their bitter fate, those captured and missing in a foreign land.
The Salt being sprinkled on the plate is to remind us of the countless tears of those who have never come home and of the tears of their families and friends, whose grief knows no end.
The Bible serves to remind us of the comfort of faith offered to those who face seemingly insurmountable challenges, and it also reminds us of our country being founded on the principle of One Nation Under God.
The Glass is inverted; they cannot toast with us this day/night.
The Candle is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation.
The American Flag reminds us that many may never return and have paid the supreme sacrifice to insure our freedom.
The Chair is empty, our Comrades are missing.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Thursday, October 16, 2008
October Update - uh oh
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
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
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 30, 2008
July 1st update
Well our Poker Run was a great success. We had 53 riders in the event and the weather was splendid. We had a great bunch of riders participate and make the event very successful.
Here is an update of our event goign forward through the rest of the summer.
13 July 2008 – Post 588 Meeting and Breakfast run. Our meeting will take place during a run which will start at the post at 0800hrs – we will ride to Schoch’s HD and meet with our tour guide Jazzman who will take us to a eatery and a 100mile tour in the Poconos. Jazzman is planning the day’s events.
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. Fischer House provides a place for military Families to stay when visiting injured soldiers more info at http://www.fisherhouse.org/ All proceeds benefit the Fisher House Foundation. Registration Starts at 9AM at Pocono Mountain Leather in
Andreas, PA Routes 309 & 895. Come out and join us for a Ride thru the Scenic Pocono Mountains. Donations are $25.00 per Rider and $15 per Passenger. There will be Food, Refreshments and a DJ. For more info please contact Jim and Robin Wentworth (570)386-4835 (Sister ALR chapter – 5 points)
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.
16 August 2008 – Schnecksville Fire Company Race for Adam. Benefit Poker Run and Family picnic. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door.
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) This group supported our Poker Run with riders, I’d like to return the favor.
23 August 2008 American Legion Riders Post 16 Slatington. Wine Run – sign up 11AM -1PM at the Slatington American Legion Post, Main Street in Slatington. $15.00 per person or $25.00 per Couple Price includes Food, Refreshments, Music, and prizes. Run begins at the American Legion Post 16, Slatington and ends at the American Legion Post 16. All vehicles are welcome, come out for a day of fun.
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 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.
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
Here is an update of our event goign forward through the rest of the summer.
13 July 2008 – Post 588 Meeting and Breakfast run. Our meeting will take place during a run which will start at the post at 0800hrs – we will ride to Schoch’s HD and meet with our tour guide Jazzman who will take us to a eatery and a 100mile tour in the Poconos. Jazzman is planning the day’s events.
19 July 2008 - Post 173 Tamaqua Fisher House Run. Registration will start at 10 AM at Post 173 Tamaqua. Fischer House provides a place for military Families to stay when visiting injured soldiers more info at http://www.fisherhouse.org/ All proceeds benefit the Fisher House Foundation. Registration Starts at 9AM at Pocono Mountain Leather in
Andreas, PA Routes 309 & 895. Come out and join us for a Ride thru the Scenic Pocono Mountains. Donations are $25.00 per Rider and $15 per Passenger. There will be Food, Refreshments and a DJ. For more info please contact Jim and Robin Wentworth (570)386-4835 (Sister ALR chapter – 5 points)
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.
16 August 2008 – Schnecksville Fire Company Race for Adam. Benefit Poker Run and Family picnic. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door.
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) This group supported our Poker Run with riders, I’d like to return the favor.
23 August 2008 American Legion Riders Post 16 Slatington. Wine Run – sign up 11AM -1PM at the Slatington American Legion Post, Main Street in Slatington. $15.00 per person or $25.00 per Couple Price includes Food, Refreshments, Music, and prizes. Run begins at the American Legion Post 16, Slatington and ends at the American Legion Post 16. All vehicles are welcome, come out for a day of fun.
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 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.
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
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
April early update and Event Calendar
Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion riders are getting their machines up and running in anticipation of the ridiing season. We sent Halfacre down to Lansdale to the regional meeting… I guess we have some new cards and a new permission slip…. You can tell the lawyers got involved as the dogone thing is two pages of jargon….oh well…
Tha CD Guy confirmed the leather Depot is participating in the Poker run – so we are set for first three stops. Thinking real hard… we decided that it makes more sense to start at Rice-Ebner – get over to Leather Depot then Shochs then Walnutport then Hokendaqua post. This means a route recon – a deliberate one this time with measurements of distances, turns, etc… First nice weekend day we’ll try to get a couple folks together for the task.
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. The next Meat wheel event is 27 April at 3PM
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.
27 April 2008 – Post 588 Meet wheel – Legion Riders will be assisting the post with this event. Starts at 3PM
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 – Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (Halfacre is a member) PA CHAPTER 22-1 Run for Vets -Visit to the Wilkes Barre VA Hospital
June 8, 2007 at the Wilkes Barre VA Hospital. Meet at 1:00 pm Rear parking lot at the Hospital BRING: We will Contact *Cj (Webmaster) for a list of items allowed for the patients. We ask that each rider brings at least 1 of each item from a permitted list. Mission: To give our Veterans items for every day personal use that we take for granted that they don't have or don't have access to.
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
Tha CD Guy confirmed the leather Depot is participating in the Poker run – so we are set for first three stops. Thinking real hard… we decided that it makes more sense to start at Rice-Ebner – get over to Leather Depot then Shochs then Walnutport then Hokendaqua post. This means a route recon – a deliberate one this time with measurements of distances, turns, etc… First nice weekend day we’ll try to get a couple folks together for the task.
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. The next Meat wheel event is 27 April at 3PM
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.
27 April 2008 – Post 588 Meet wheel – Legion Riders will be assisting the post with this event. Starts at 3PM
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 – Combat Vets Motorcycle Association (Halfacre is a member) PA CHAPTER 22-1 Run for Vets -Visit to the Wilkes Barre VA Hospital
June 8, 2007 at the Wilkes Barre VA Hospital. Meet at 1:00 pm Rear parking lot at the Hospital BRING: We will Contact *Cj (Webmaster) for a list of items allowed for the patients. We ask that each rider brings at least 1 of each item from a permitted list. Mission: To give our Veterans items for every day personal use that we take for granted that they don't have or don't have access to.
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, 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
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
2008 Events List (draft)
I wanted to identify our post events that I am aware of for 2008.
10 Feb 2008 - Next Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club
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.
13 April 2008 - Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club (if good weather - ride to follow)
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
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
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 would be tentatively planned for Super 8 College Park, 9150 BALTIMORE AVE College Park, MD 20740-1348 - ~$75 / night - DC Suburbs Northeast Area with good parking, etc...
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
10 Feb 2008 - Next Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club
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.
13 April 2008 - Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club (if good weather - ride to follow)
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
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
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 would be tentatively planned for Super 8 College Park, 9150 BALTIMORE AVE College Park, MD 20740-1348 - ~$75 / night - DC Suburbs Northeast Area with good parking, etc...
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
Monday, January 14, 2008
January update
The Legion Riders met as scheduled on Sunday 13 January. Some of our members did ride in and I owe them their shot and beer.
Unfortunately Colonel and Pokey could not make the meeting as Kim AKA "BB", their daughter was called up for deployment on Friday 11th Jan with a departure date of Tuesday 15th for Ft Dix for training and subsequent assignment with her unit in Iraq. As a result it was a somewhat hectic weekend for us getting her packed and organizaed for the departure on such short notice. We will keep you posted on her status on this or the Restiredreservist site - see link as events unfold for her.
We had a good turnout for the meeting I'm told and Seaweed can comment to this article with the major items of business conducted.
There was some discussion about going to Rolling Thunder this year. I can do some of the legwork and put together a ride for that and will get started with that effort... I'm thinking (pending general agreement) 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 would be tentatively planned for Super 8 College Park, 9150 BALTIMORE AVE College Park, MD 20740-1348 - ~$75 / night - DC Suburbs Northeast Area with good parking, etc...
Last Sunday - a couple Legion riders had a work party at the club - oh boy such fun - we cleaned the kitchen including the vents, defrosted all the freezers, worked on the post smoke eaters.
Other events
10 Feb 2008 - Next Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club
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.
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
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.
Unfortunately Colonel and Pokey could not make the meeting as Kim AKA "BB", their daughter was called up for deployment on Friday 11th Jan with a departure date of Tuesday 15th for Ft Dix for training and subsequent assignment with her unit in Iraq. As a result it was a somewhat hectic weekend for us getting her packed and organizaed for the departure on such short notice. We will keep you posted on her status on this or the Restiredreservist site - see link as events unfold for her.
We had a good turnout for the meeting I'm told and Seaweed can comment to this article with the major items of business conducted.
There was some discussion about going to Rolling Thunder this year. I can do some of the legwork and put together a ride for that and will get started with that effort... I'm thinking (pending general agreement) 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 would be tentatively planned for Super 8 College Park, 9150 BALTIMORE AVE College Park, MD 20740-1348 - ~$75 / night - DC Suburbs Northeast Area with good parking, etc...
Last Sunday - a couple Legion riders had a work party at the club - oh boy such fun - we cleaned the kitchen including the vents, defrosted all the freezers, worked on the post smoke eaters.
Other events
10 Feb 2008 - Next Legion Rider Meeting - 1400hrs at the club
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.
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
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.
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)
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Story of Christmas at The Legion Riders House
'Twas the night before Christmas, and not until Spring
Would a motor be running, not even a Wing.
The bikes are all sleeping; they're covered and warm,
Batteries are tended, nylon covers their form.
My Bro's were all nestled down snug in their beds,
While visions of new chrome danced in their heads.
And I in my dew-rag, bike jacket and boots,
Out shoveling snow, and dreaming of scoots.
Then from the horizon there came such a clatter,
My shovel I dropped, what could be the matter?
Away up the hill, I slogged through the snow,
Looked up at the sky; where'd all that noise go?
Then a throb from the heavens, like straight pipes so hearty,
Gave Summer's good thoughts, a loud bikers' party.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a Ultra Classic, Red trailer in rear!
With a little old rider, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than a V-Rod his Ultra came on,
And he whistled, and shouted, and sang out this song;
"Now, Fatboy! Now, Dyna! On Sportster and Softail!
Now gold wing! Now Injun! On Yamaha! and Triumph!
To the top of the porch; to the top of the wall!
Now RIDE away! RIDE away! RIDE away all!"
As small bikes that from the semis do fly,
When they meet with the air blast, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top that Drifter it flew,
With a trailer of goodies, and ole' St. Nick too!
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the Legion roof,
The rumble and thunder of pipes that gave proof.
I ran in the Post, boots thumping around,
And in came St. Nick all bearded and round,
Dressed all in black leather, from dew-rag to boot,
His chaps were all tarnished with road grime and soot;
A T-bag of goodies he'd flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His shades -- how they twinkled! his dew-rag how scary!
With chains intertwined, through skulls that were cherry!
His droll little mouth had done many a row,
So the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
The smoke had a strange smell; it gave him relief.
He had a broad face and a large fat beer belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was tattooed and plump, a right jolly old rider,
So I offered a cold brew, thought what could be righter?
A wink of his eye as he downed that cold beer,
Gave me to know I had nothing to fear.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to my ride,
And fixed it with Chrome, Horsepower and Pride.
And giving the peace sign with bikers' good cheer,
Strode off to his Ultra rumbling near.
He sprang on the saddle, his gloves on the bars,
A wheelie he threw; then off towards the stars.
I heard him exclaim, as my chest swelled with pride
"Merry CHRISTMAS TO All, AND TO ALL A GOOD RIDE!"
Would a motor be running, not even a Wing.
The bikes are all sleeping; they're covered and warm,
Batteries are tended, nylon covers their form.
My Bro's were all nestled down snug in their beds,
While visions of new chrome danced in their heads.
And I in my dew-rag, bike jacket and boots,
Out shoveling snow, and dreaming of scoots.
Then from the horizon there came such a clatter,
My shovel I dropped, what could be the matter?
Away up the hill, I slogged through the snow,
Looked up at the sky; where'd all that noise go?
Then a throb from the heavens, like straight pipes so hearty,
Gave Summer's good thoughts, a loud bikers' party.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a Ultra Classic, Red trailer in rear!
With a little old rider, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than a V-Rod his Ultra came on,
And he whistled, and shouted, and sang out this song;
"Now, Fatboy! Now, Dyna! On Sportster and Softail!
Now gold wing! Now Injun! On Yamaha! and Triumph!
To the top of the porch; to the top of the wall!
Now RIDE away! RIDE away! RIDE away all!"
As small bikes that from the semis do fly,
When they meet with the air blast, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top that Drifter it flew,
With a trailer of goodies, and ole' St. Nick too!
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the Legion roof,
The rumble and thunder of pipes that gave proof.
I ran in the Post, boots thumping around,
And in came St. Nick all bearded and round,
Dressed all in black leather, from dew-rag to boot,
His chaps were all tarnished with road grime and soot;
A T-bag of goodies he'd flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His shades -- how they twinkled! his dew-rag how scary!
With chains intertwined, through skulls that were cherry!
His droll little mouth had done many a row,
So the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
The smoke had a strange smell; it gave him relief.
He had a broad face and a large fat beer belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was tattooed and plump, a right jolly old rider,
So I offered a cold brew, thought what could be righter?
A wink of his eye as he downed that cold beer,
Gave me to know I had nothing to fear.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to my ride,
And fixed it with Chrome, Horsepower and Pride.
And giving the peace sign with bikers' good cheer,
Strode off to his Ultra rumbling near.
He sprang on the saddle, his gloves on the bars,
A wheelie he threw; then off towards the stars.
I heard him exclaim, as my chest swelled with pride
"Merry CHRISTMAS TO All, AND TO ALL A GOOD RIDE!"
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....
Monday, October 1, 2007
Meeting and Events Update
Note meeting change for October – meeting date has been change from the 14th to the 21st of October - 2pm at the legion. We well have the regional President at the post Jim Wentworth to install the new officer at the next meeting.
- 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.
Immediately following the meeting the assembled crew rode the proposed route for the first part of the Poker run – up Sullivan Trail to Schock’s Harley Davidson, back past Wind Gap American Legion across 512 to Leather Depot on Rt 191. We need to get together with Hoquendaqua ALR to final the last stop.
On 22 September 2007 we had the long anticipated ride to Orange County Choppers in Rock Tavern, NY. The day started with rain and we rode in and out of the rain most of the way up – visited the OCC store which had pretty much every bike built by OCC – ate lunch after the sun came out on the Hudson River and returned. See two pictures from Newburgh NY – see Pokey and Kye trying to grab the Marines in picture.
The second event was the Annual Harley Davidson Open House at the Factory of Friday 28 September – see the picture of Pokey and the boys Seaweed, Jazzman, King romping in the parking lot to the right.
Finally happy 60th to “lil PP” who shall remain nearly anonymous – had his party on 30 Sep … many more to you Stud.
Events
October ??- 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)
8 October – Bill’s lets go ride – all you federal, retired, bankers and otherwise not working folks (Columbus day Holiday) – Bill wants to go somewhere on a ride… send a comment or email to let him know your interested.
13 October - Coopersburg H..O.G. is having there annual toy run Saturday October 13, registration at 9.30am. Staging area Giant market parking lot in Quakertown Corner 309,313 and 663 you need to bring any new unwrapped toy. (5 Points)
13-14 October – Ride to Waterloo, NY with Lost Riders (Windgap Legion) on wine /bike tour of Lake Seneca. Stay at Holiday Inn in Waterloo after visiting several wineries on 14th. Details –13 Oct --Trip starts at the Chestnut Hill dinner at 0630hrs (earlier if you want breakfast). Depart at 0700hrs Lunch at 1300hrs at Rooster Fish Brewing, Watkins Glen, NY. 1400hrs-1600hrs visits to 3 wineries. 1700hrs arrive at Holiday inn in Waterloo. 2000hrs dinner at Heritage Cafe. 14 Oct--0900hrs breakfast at Heritage Cafe, depart Holiday Inn at 1030hrs, winery visit at 1100hrs, 1200hrs continue home. To attend this event you must confirm your own rooms w/ credit card by 1 Oct. Call 315-539-5011 use Code "EMG" Can choose from three packages.
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, May 9, 2007
Our Rider's Bikes
Well - I got a little grief from our riders when I posted just the picture of my Bike in the Blog - so I endeavored to collect as many existing pictures of models represented by our American Legion Rider members and put them on the page... I could not find some colors...but I think I have many represented now.
I am sure the riders will submit photos with them at events with their bikes so we can "complete the record"
A reminder to Post 588 - The placement of Flags on Veteran's Graves will be done at 1100 Hrs (11 AM) on Saturday 19 May - Rain or shine. We have about 1700 flags to place on 8 South Side Eastob cemetaries and we need all the help we can get... come on out and give us a hand.
I am sure the riders will submit photos with them at events with their bikes so we can "complete the record"
A reminder to Post 588 - The placement of Flags on Veteran's Graves will be done at 1100 Hrs (11 AM) on Saturday 19 May - Rain or shine. We have about 1700 flags to place on 8 South Side Eastob cemetaries and we need all the help we can get... come on out and give us a hand.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Rice-Ebner Post 588 American Legion Riders update
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The Legion Riders met as scheduled on Sunday the 15th of April. No significant business was presented. Membership including late members was recorded by the Secretary/Tresurer.
Our president was a winner of one of the Longaberger Raffle tickets—He had the road Captain put the basket back up for another drawing to raise additional funds for the ALR and to share part of the proceeds with Al Galiski for medical expenses. (Al approached the legion for a charity for his deceased Grandaughter’s medical care bills and thus the provision for a portion of the funds. We will be conducting the drawing for the basket once all tickets are sold. You can help sell the tickets when your in the club or elsewhere – the basket is on top of the Bar.
The next month's meeting is scheduled for 19 May, after all the flags are put out on the cemeteries. (20 activity points). Meet at the club at 11 am. Also if you know of anyone who need community service hours, this event can help them toward those needed hours (we will provide a certificate for those who need it). All are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Everyone should have your Membership cards –lost or missing your card for 2007, contact Terri Krecker.
We also left some additional ALR flyers at the club for placement at other legions - they have tear away sheets for contacting us via the ALR webpage. With the warmer weather we should get out and post some flyers at other legions. (Update - we posted flyers at Hellertown, Allentown Sumner St, Fullerton, Hoqendauqua, Northampton, Bath, Nazareth, Easton Brown and Lynch and Lester-pfeffer.)
Reminder; Membership standing rules have been drafted requiring active participation to remain a member in good standing. The Secretary Treasurer is recording participation by members.
Events
April ?? – ride to other legions to post membership flyers
5 May 2007 – Optional Event - 5th Annual Spring Thaw Rendezvous Sponsored by Northampton Fire Department Saturday May 5th, 2007 (Rain Date May 6th) Time: 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Main Street Northampton, PA 18067 17th to 21st Street, Ride In Bike Show.Entertainment: DJ Hammer 10:00am to 1:00pm STEELHORSE 1:00pm to 5:00pm.Ride In Bike Show sponsored by: Skin Flix Tattooz and Lee D. Gaber "The Cycle Attorney $15.00 Entry Fee, includes event pin 1st & 2nd place trophies presented at 3:30pm along with $25.00 Cash Prize for each 1st Place Winner and $100.00 for Best of Show! Directions, information and event photos at http://www2.blogger.com/www.sassys-snaps.com Contact Sassy 610-261-2501 or Email: sassy@entermail.net Don’t miss the Garfield Hotel’s "After Party" starting at 6:00pm.
12 May 2007 – brother post ALR Event - Covered Bridge Poker Run at the American Legion Riders Post #834 in Fallshington, PA. Rain or shine bike and car show for all makes & models. Vendors, door prizes, foor, beer & music. Donation: $20.00/rider, $10.00 passenger includes food and beer. Cash prize to winning hand!!! For more information call 215-431-8200 or 215-393-0975. (5 point event)
13 May 20007 – Optional event - 10th Annual Swap Meet, Bike Show & Flea Market hosted by ABATE of PA, Lehigh Valley Chapter. The biggest Mothers Day event in PA featuring The Sarah Ayers Band. Location: Schnecksville Fire Co. on Rt. 309, the gates open at 9:00am to 5:00pm. Vendors, Ride-In bike show (registration from 9:00am to noon), Poker Run, kitchen open all day. For more information call Rick Hoffman 610-570-6410 or 610-996-4810.
11-20 SC - Myrtle Beach Bike Week - www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
19 May 2007 – Flag placement on Veteran’s graves – This is an annual task for our Legion. Last year it was co-supported by Legion Riders and Post members. We have 1700 Flags to place in 8 South Easton cemeteries. Meet at the Post at 1100 Hrs on Saturday. Bring an old screwdriver, a pare of pliers and a hammer (to repair markers as needed) We will be carrying flags to cemeteries, dismounting and placing them. Hot Dogs and drinks at the club. Outside participants are greatly welcomed. We do provide community service certificates for this activity for Schools upon request. This is a service to Veteran’s event for the Club (20 Points)
19 May 2007 - 1500hrs Legion Rider's monthly meeting at the Post (Changed to follow the flag placement)
20 May 2007 - Renegade Classics, Sunday 20 May 2007 (rain or shine) OFC. David Petzold Memorial Dice Run--Proceeds from the Dice Run will benefit the Officer David Petzold Memorial Fund (he was struck and Killed by a vehicle while attempting to remove a deer carcass from the roadway) Pre-register at the Renegade Classics, 7720 Main Street# 2 Fogelsville, Pa 18051 (next to Cracker Barrel) hours MWTF 10 sm-6 pm, Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-3pm Closed on Tuesdays. Pre-register in store before 4/15 receives a commemorative pin and a Renegade Classics Bandana (limit to the 1st 250 riders) Registration Fee non-refundable. Registration from 10am-noon Last bike out at 12:30pm Fee:$15/person--includes T-Shirt, Food, Live Music, VIP Raffle--5 stops during the 1 1/2 hr ride, Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Low Roller
26 May 2007 - Memorial Day – Rolling Thunder – Depart from the post on Saturday, May 26th to Washington DC. Potential early departure to go to HD Factory in York if enough interested – Ride is Sunday and we usually visit the sites in DC and ride back Monday depending on weather. Lodging is tentatively planned for Super 8 College Park, 9150 BALTIMORE AVE College Park, MD 20740-1348 - ~$65 / night - DC Suburbs Northeast Area
2 June 2007 – Brother ALR Chapter - 2 PA - Poker Run hosted by the American Legion Riders Chap. 16. Cost is $20.00/person or $15.00/person for advance tickets includes food, refreshments, music and prizes. Sign in times are 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon) at the American Legion Post 16 on Main Street in Slatington, PA. For more information or to purchase advance tickets callDenise 610-657-4133 or email ladyd219@yahoo.com
9-17 June 2007 NH - Laconia Motorcycle Rally http://www2.blogger.com/www.laconiamcweek.com <http://www.laconiamcweek.com/>
8 July 2007 - 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 0900-1130 Register ending at Warren County War Memorial in Belvidere, NJ Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter III WWW.Rollingthunder.NJ.org
?? August 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)
17-19 August 2007 - American Legion Riders PA State Rally - Mountaintop, PA Post 781 - Event is restricted to American Legion Riders and is $35 per person $60 per couple if payment made before 1 July 2007. Flyer is in the club or contact Post 781 in mountaintop. (10 Points)
Other not necessarily politically correct rides and events can be found at http://www.epennbiker.com/Images/EPBonlinecalendar07.pdf
Our president was a winner of one of the Longaberger Raffle tickets—He had the road Captain put the basket back up for another drawing to raise additional funds for the ALR and to share part of the proceeds with Al Galiski for medical expenses. (Al approached the legion for a charity for his deceased Grandaughter’s medical care bills and thus the provision for a portion of the funds. We will be conducting the drawing for the basket once all tickets are sold. You can help sell the tickets when your in the club or elsewhere – the basket is on top of the Bar.
The next month's meeting is scheduled for 19 May, after all the flags are put out on the cemeteries. (20 activity points). Meet at the club at 11 am. Also if you know of anyone who need community service hours, this event can help them toward those needed hours (we will provide a certificate for those who need it). All are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Everyone should have your Membership cards –lost or missing your card for 2007, contact Terri Krecker.
We also left some additional ALR flyers at the club for placement at other legions - they have tear away sheets for contacting us via the ALR webpage. With the warmer weather we should get out and post some flyers at other legions. (Update - we posted flyers at Hellertown, Allentown Sumner St, Fullerton, Hoqendauqua, Northampton, Bath, Nazareth, Easton Brown and Lynch and Lester-pfeffer.)
Reminder; Membership standing rules have been drafted requiring active participation to remain a member in good standing. The Secretary Treasurer is recording participation by members.
Events
April ?? – ride to other legions to post membership flyers
5 May 2007 – Optional Event - 5th Annual Spring Thaw Rendezvous Sponsored by Northampton Fire Department Saturday May 5th, 2007 (Rain Date May 6th) Time: 10:00am to 5:00 pm. Main Street Northampton, PA 18067 17th to 21st Street, Ride In Bike Show.Entertainment: DJ Hammer 10:00am to 1:00pm STEELHORSE 1:00pm to 5:00pm.Ride In Bike Show sponsored by: Skin Flix Tattooz and Lee D. Gaber "The Cycle Attorney $15.00 Entry Fee, includes event pin 1st & 2nd place trophies presented at 3:30pm along with $25.00 Cash Prize for each 1st Place Winner and $100.00 for Best of Show! Directions, information and event photos at http://www2.blogger.com/www.sassys-snaps.com Contact Sassy 610-261-2501 or Email: sassy@entermail.net Don’t miss the Garfield Hotel’s "After Party" starting at 6:00pm.
12 May 2007 – brother post ALR Event - Covered Bridge Poker Run at the American Legion Riders Post #834 in Fallshington, PA. Rain or shine bike and car show for all makes & models. Vendors, door prizes, foor, beer & music. Donation: $20.00/rider, $10.00 passenger includes food and beer. Cash prize to winning hand!!! For more information call 215-431-8200 or 215-393-0975. (5 point event)
13 May 20007 – Optional event - 10th Annual Swap Meet, Bike Show & Flea Market hosted by ABATE of PA, Lehigh Valley Chapter. The biggest Mothers Day event in PA featuring The Sarah Ayers Band. Location: Schnecksville Fire Co. on Rt. 309, the gates open at 9:00am to 5:00pm. Vendors, Ride-In bike show (registration from 9:00am to noon), Poker Run, kitchen open all day. For more information call Rick Hoffman 610-570-6410 or 610-996-4810.
11-20 SC - Myrtle Beach Bike Week - www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
19 May 2007 – Flag placement on Veteran’s graves – This is an annual task for our Legion. Last year it was co-supported by Legion Riders and Post members. We have 1700 Flags to place in 8 South Easton cemeteries. Meet at the Post at 1100 Hrs on Saturday. Bring an old screwdriver, a pare of pliers and a hammer (to repair markers as needed) We will be carrying flags to cemeteries, dismounting and placing them. Hot Dogs and drinks at the club. Outside participants are greatly welcomed. We do provide community service certificates for this activity for Schools upon request. This is a service to Veteran’s event for the Club (20 Points)
19 May 2007 - 1500hrs Legion Rider's monthly meeting at the Post (Changed to follow the flag placement)
20 May 2007 - Renegade Classics, Sunday 20 May 2007 (rain or shine) OFC. David Petzold Memorial Dice Run--Proceeds from the Dice Run will benefit the Officer David Petzold Memorial Fund (he was struck and Killed by a vehicle while attempting to remove a deer carcass from the roadway) Pre-register at the Renegade Classics, 7720 Main Street# 2 Fogelsville, Pa 18051 (next to Cracker Barrel) hours MWTF 10 sm-6 pm, Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-3pm Closed on Tuesdays. Pre-register in store before 4/15 receives a commemorative pin and a Renegade Classics Bandana (limit to the 1st 250 riders) Registration Fee non-refundable. Registration from 10am-noon Last bike out at 12:30pm Fee:$15/person--includes T-Shirt, Food, Live Music, VIP Raffle--5 stops during the 1 1/2 hr ride, Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Low Roller
26 May 2007 - Memorial Day – Rolling Thunder – Depart from the post on Saturday, May 26th to Washington DC. Potential early departure to go to HD Factory in York if enough interested – Ride is Sunday and we usually visit the sites in DC and ride back Monday depending on weather. Lodging is tentatively planned for Super 8 College Park, 9150 BALTIMORE AVE College Park, MD 20740-1348 - ~$65 / night - DC Suburbs Northeast Area
2 June 2007 – Brother ALR Chapter - 2 PA - Poker Run hosted by the American Legion Riders Chap. 16. Cost is $20.00/person or $15.00/person for advance tickets includes food, refreshments, music and prizes. Sign in times are 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon) at the American Legion Post 16 on Main Street in Slatington, PA. For more information or to purchase advance tickets callDenise 610-657-4133 or email ladyd219@yahoo.com
9-17 June 2007 NH - Laconia Motorcycle Rally http://www2.blogger.com/www.laconiamcweek.com <http://www.laconiamcweek.com/>
8 July 2007 - 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 0900-1130 Register ending at Warren County War Memorial in Belvidere, NJ Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter III WWW.Rollingthunder.NJ.org
?? August 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)
17-19 August 2007 - American Legion Riders PA State Rally - Mountaintop, PA Post 781 - Event is restricted to American Legion Riders and is $35 per person $60 per couple if payment made before 1 July 2007. Flyer is in the club or contact Post 781 in mountaintop. (10 Points)
Other not necessarily politically correct rides and events can be found at http://www.epennbiker.com/Images/EPBonlinecalendar07.pdf
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