August Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES August 3rd, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:37 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Tony
There were 12 officers & 22 members present, 5 guests


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


We made $2620.00 for Pac run

We are going to combine our Ad fund with the General fund

No beer bottles are allowed @ parties

Thank you from Blind Date for Boogie

October 18th four corners for the Halloween parade 10-2

Steve Wright is our Appreciation award winner for the month

Hoyelton run is on August 23rd

Softball Tournament is on September 26-27

Monthly Drawing winner is Rob

Frank won our ticket drawing

Freedom Award goes to Kenny & Josh for cleaning up after Boogie


Motions for new business

Motion to help with 4 Corners for Halloween parade

Motion: Tom
Second: Kenny
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to donate $50.00 to the TJ Terry Benefit Unity Fund

Motion: Johnny
Second: Kenny
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion for $165.00 for pot shots for Boogie

Motion: Kenny
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion for $30.00 a year for the Motorcycle Association membership

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

Motion to combine the Ad fund and General fund into one account

Motion: Wink
Second: Kenny
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion for $300.00 to go to Pac

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

Motion to have field events on Friday and Saturday @ Boogie

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

Motion not to participate in Hallies hope this year

Motion: Harold
Second: Johnny
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion to have a party when we hit the 500 membership mark

Motion: Kenny
Second: Harold
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion to close the meeting @ 2:49pm

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

BACK 2 SCHOOL
THIS REPORT IS JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT ALL THE BACK-2-SCHOOL MONEY WAS SPENT(EXCEPT FOR $.39) ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.
THERE WAS ENOUGH MONEY TO FILL THE BACKPACKS WITH ENOUGH SUPPLIES FOR 5 CHILDREN AT EACH SCHOOL.
WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 28 SCHOOLS. SO THAT EQUALS OUT TO 140 KIDS.
THANKS TO JOHN & TERRY GROFF FOR 1 DOZEN BACKPACKS & THANKS TO CHRIS WINKLER FOR DONATING 140 NOTEBOOKS.
CAROL, SMURF, & I PURCHASED, GLUE, PENCILS, PENS, SCISSORS, FOLDERS, 13 MORE BACKPACKS, CRAYONS, COLORED PENCILS, & ERASERS,
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED AT THE SUMMER SPECTACULAR AT THE BAND SHELL. WE DID GOOD!!!!
THANKS
ROSE

Adopt-A-Soldier
Hi everybody I’m fixing to send out some more care packages so if have you a soldiers address get it to me as soon as possible. One of our soldier we send care package to was at the A.B.A.T.E meeting Sunday Derek Tindell and we all enjoyed meeting him he was home on leave. I got a letter from Steven Leinard one of our soldier we send care package to and here is the thank you letter.
Good afternoon. My name is Steven Leinard and I am an active duty UnitedStates Sailor on the USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76. I recently received acare package from Freedom Riders and wanted to thank you for all you aredoing for the military. It really means a lot to know we have thesupport of everyone back home. Right now my ship is on a 6 monthdeployment in the Gulf. We have recently visited Hong Kong, Guam andhave many other ports to come. I don't know what else to say so thankyou again and God Bless. Sincearly,Steven Leinard
Ps If you have a soldier address e-mail me at smurf4uall@yahoo.com.sg
Ride safe
Smurf

TICKET MASTER
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS RAFFLE TICKET'S
HEY FREEDOM RIDERS HOPE EVERY ONE IS HAVING A GREAT SUMMER, CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT OUR CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PROGRAM.I HAVE THE TICKETS TO BE SOLD FOR THE CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PROGRAM, TO HELP RAISE MONEY THIS YEAR.I KNOW GAS MONEY IS TIGHT RIGHT NOW BUT IF EVERY ONE WOULD TAKE JUST A PACK OF TEN TICKET'S AND SELL THEM IT HELP BUY A CHILD A GIFT AT CHRISTMAS TIME.THE BIG DRAWING THIS YEAR IS A $300.00 GAS CARD FROM B.P GAS STATION OR $300.00 MEAT PACKAGE FOR DAN'S MEAT MARKET.I KNOW ANY ONE CAN USE GAS OR FOOD.IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET TICKET'S AND SELL SOME, YOU CAN REACH ME AT (HOME-226-3021 OR MY WORK NUMBER IS 533-1200 EX 21).
ANY ONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO PUT A SMILE ON A CHILDS FACE AT CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR.AS IN THE PAST PLEASE HELP SELL TICKET'S.
THANKS
TICKET MASTER
BETTY

PRODUCTS
2 FOR $10. ALL PAST EVENT SHIRTS ARE ON SALE. CALL ME TO MAKE AN ORDER.
I NEED ALL ORDERS FOR PAC RUN SHIRTS AS SOON AS YOU GET YOUR NEWSLETTER.
I HAVE SPAGHETTI STRAP TOPS & TANK TOPS FOR THE GIRLS.
I WILL BE ORDERING MENS TANK TOPS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
SUNGLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT $5.
IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JUST CALL OR EMAIL ME & WE WILL WORK IT OUT.
SEE YA RIDIN
ROSE