July Newsletter

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES July 13, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:35 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny
There were 15 officers & 23 members present, 1 guest


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No


125 Freedom Riders attended State party this year, new State record

Mike Langhauser is our appreciation winner for the month

Great Job we raised $501.10 for Back to School Thank You: Blind Date

Good Job LuLu the Popcorn Queen for great work @ selling popcorn @ the band shell

Rosie is going to take over Back to School

Tom is going to be Fletcher’s assistant

Monthly Drawing winner is Ron Eller


Motions for new business

Motion to give $600.00 to Newsletter out of our monthly drawing money

Motion: Kim
Second: Mike
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to Ride in the parade, no float this year

Motion: Mike
Second: Missy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No



Vote for Legs & Mike for state

Motion: Gus
Second: Ronnie
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion not to send seed money to Biker Farm “Bean Farm”

Motion: Smurph
Second: Di
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to have sign-up for X-mas for Kids with BCMW, Salvation Army

Motion: Di
Second: Mike
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to have $300.00 meat bundle or $300.00 Gas card for the ticket sales (X-mas for Kids)

Motion: Gina
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion to close the meeting @ 2:58pm

Motion: Gina
Second: Di
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Hey everybody, how have you been enjoying the riding time? I hope all the fathers had a wonderful day and your families let you know how great you are like every other day.
The weekend of the 20th, we had the State Party. Personally it was my first and I had the greatest time. During the field events our team of guys won the outhouse event and they done a great job! Congrats to Ty, Jason, Tobie, Timmy and Bobby on your time of 30.8 seconds. Freedom Riders broke a record of having the most members at State Party and those who stepped up to help out at the gate, products, security and the bike show your support was greatly appreciated . For those of you who missed it Smurf sprouted during this time and took everybody by surprise.
We had the Murray Run and the weather was a little iffy but it turned out to be a great riding day. After sign up we had our annual meet and greet and I know the residents are so thankful and isn’t it amazing how they never judge anyone and the joy on their faces will just melt your heart. We raised $2000 with the following donations from Ed Pursley, Denver Sullens, Ed Winegarner, Bob Dodson, Troy Daughtery, Kaskaskia Valley ,Susan Beals, Terry Cook, Jim Fletcher and the American Legion Riders Post 4 from Wichita Kansas. Thank You all and may your lifes be so blessed. Our trophy winners for the run were 1st place Harry Buchanan 2nd place went to Brenda Quinn and 3rd place was Lynette Murray. I personally want to thank Little A’s, Jerrys Polebarn , Beckys Bar Slo Joes Poplar place and the Salem Police.
July 11th we had our Back to School Jam with the Bands to raise money for the back to school program and I want to thank Expert Tire, Sonic Drive In , Leetronics, Schnucks, Perks Music, WDML106.9, WDLJ97.5, JSM Concessions, Bob Lograsso, Greg Calvert, and Chris Rife. This money is so very important for those kids in need when school starts up and we raised over $500.
This month has been busy but keep your eyes in tuned to the newsletter for the July Events. Pac Run is coming up and this is a very important run for our Chapter we need help at the gate and with sign up so if you can’t do the run please contact Fletcher or Murphy to volunteer. This run is always a success and I’m sure this year won’t be any different. Ride safe and look for all the pleasures great and small
Darlene

PRODUCTS

NEW ITEM SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS FOR THE GIRLS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS & SIZES. THE COST IS $12. YOU CAN ORDER THEM BY CONTACTING ME.
STILL HAVE SHIRTS FROM PAST EVENTS AT THE SALE PRICE OF $7.50.
ALSO AVAILABLE ARE POCKET TEES, REGULAR TEES, HOODIES, & LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS. PLUS TANK TOPS FOR THE LADIES.
FOR THE FIRST TIME WE WILL HAVE PAC RUN TEES AVAILABLE. I WILL HAVE THEM AT THE RUN.
SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

BACK TO SCHOOL

OUR BENEFIT FOR BACK-2-SCHOOL AT THE LIBRARY BANDSHELL IN CENTRALIA ON JULY 11TH WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
THANK YOU TO GINGER REED, DARLENE MARCELLO, JIM & CONNIE MURPHY,& CHRIS WINKLER FOR ALL THEIR HELP. A SPECIAL THANKS TO GREG CALVERT & BOB LOGRASSO OF BLIND DATE FOR SETTING ALL THIS UP FOR US.
THANKS TO WALTER & BUTCH FOR DOING ALL THE GRILLING & A BIG THANKS TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER NICKNAMED THE POPCORN PRINCESS
SPECIAL THANKS TO CHRIS RIFE FOR THE DONATIONS OF FOOD, DRINKS & ICE.
ROSE

Safety & Education

MUST BIKERS WEAR HELMETS?

IN THE LAST 10 YEARS, THE NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLE FATALITIES HAS INCREASED 125% (AND 300%FOR RIDERS OVER AGE 50), WITH MORE THAN 4800 DEATHS IN 2006.
OF THOSE KILLED 42% WERE NOT WEARING HELMETS.
“About 700 lives a year could be saved if people wore their helmets,” says Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, an avid biker.
CURRENTLY, JUST 20 STATES REQUIRE HELMETS FOR RIDERS OF ALL AGES, & LOUISIANA IS CONSIDERING REPEAL OF its HELMET LAW FOR ADULTS.
PROPONENTS OF THE CHANGE SAY THE DECISION TO WEAR A HELMET IS A MATTER OF PERSONAL FREEDOM.
SHOULD HELMETS BE REQUIRED BY LAW?
THIS ARTICLE WAS IN A MAGAZINE.
PLEASE VOTE AT: PARADE.COM/INTEL.
THIS IS IMPORTANT. I HOPE EVERYONE VOTES
BE SAFE, BOB