Friday, August 21, 2009
Updates on 8/21/09 for Sunday's 10th Annual Nelson's Ride!
Updates - (8/2/09) for 8/23 10th Annual Nelson's Ride - www.MassMSF.org and www.NelsonsRide.org
1. ) Weather - As Vince's put out his weather forecast this past Monday night, most 'experts' are now agreeing with him - Sunday, August 23rd will be sunny, about 80 degrees. There may be some "wave action" - which will be great to watch from the ocean front Stage Fort Park, Gloucester host site of the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride.
As always - things can change. For the safety of all riders -
IF a decision is made to postpone the Ride 8/23 due to weather - it will be made about 7:30 a.m., Sunday morning - and posted on the web site - to August 30th. If in doubt Sunday morning - check the www.MassMSF.org and/or www.NelsonsRide.org web sites after 8:00 a.m.
Otherwise, the RIDE is ON !
Come ride with pride, in memory of Nelson Selig, and the too many riders we know who have killed and/or seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. Help raise awareness !
2. ) If you're volunteering to help out at the Event, whether it's Road Guarding or "staffing" our key areas, . . . watch for the North Shore Riders teams of traffic and parking directors' instructions where to park your bikes in the designated "Road Guard" and "Staff" areas.
All volunteers - please park your bikes and then sign in at the VOLUNTEER / STAFF booth, pick up your vests, and get a raffle ticket for special drawings for volunteers only prizes - $650 value - 1 day landscaping services by Scott Ringland's "Grounds Crew" of Methuen ! - or 2nd place prize - a Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Proxy by MMSF's attorney, Ride supporter and riders, Joseph S. Provanzano, in Peabody ! ($425 value).
Attendee - watch for traffic directions by the North Shore Riders, getting you in the Parking Lot and staging areas (PreRegistration and day of chutes), donations of $15 per person (kids free) to be collected by the Aces & Eights RC members, into the clutches where North Shore Women on Wheels members will obtain your signature on the liability waivers after you shut off your bike, and East Coast Biker Chick members will provide you with some flyers - including group riding instructions, ride route, schedule for the day's events, etc., and where the 'will call' pick up and products booths are - and where the rest rooms are located !
3. ) "Celebrity" guest appearance - and 11:15 Live Auction !
Ed Winterhalder - is coming in from Oklahoma to film local woman's motorcycle riding club who have volunteered for years helping at Nelson's Ride, for TV series pitch.
Ed is one of the world's leading authorities on motorcycle clubs and Harley Davidson biker lifestyle; his books are published in multiple languages and sold all over the world. Ed has appeared worldwide on television networks such as BRAVO TV, History Television, Global, History Channel and CBC and in addition to his literary endeavors, he is a consultant to the entertainment industry for TV, feature film and DVD projects that focus on the biker lifestyle.
His web site is www.BlockheadCity.com and his Blog is edwardwinterhalder.blogspot.com. Check these sites out ! Ed has a lot of credibility, a lot of time in clubs and in the saddle. He has earned the respect of those Clubs and mainstream media.
MMSF Live auction - to help raise funds - winner gets 15 minutes one-on-one with Ed - ask him anything and take pictures ! - Plus, personally autographed books and DVD's authored by him - one not available in the United States !
For our MMSF live and silent auctions - PLEASE 'register' at our Auctions booth - we'll take cash, checks, credit cards and IOU's ! (Note, no ATM's at Stage Fort Park - closest is near the Mobile Gas Station about 1/2 mile from the Park on Route 133). If your bike can't carry what you win - you'll be able to pick up your winning items next Thursday night at the Whittier Motel !
4. ) LAST CALL - Advance Ride Tickets at $10 and limited Event T-Shirts - designed by Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers .
"Will Call" (pick up your Orders at Stage Fort Park, Sunday, August 23rd), is still available for secure on-line credit card purchase but closes at 11:59 p.m, Friday night. "Last call" for advance orders !
Ride Tickets are available at these supporting locations
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
NOTICE - Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Updates 8/19 for 10th Annual Nelson's Ride on 8/23
Updates - (8/18/09) for 8/23 10th Annual Nelson's Ride - www.MassMSF.org and www.NelsonsRide.org
1. ) Vince's (historically accurate) weather forecast, challenge, and Pledge !
(He put this out (Monday night)
"Ok, I am going out Early this year with the Guaranteed Weather report.
My Guarantee:
For every minute that it rains before 6:00 p.m., in Gloucester, on Sunday, August 23rd, I will donate to the Fund $10."
Weather, Sunday August 23rd
Pleasant with sunshine and patchy clouds. This will be a PERFECT Day!!!!
High 80
Thunderstorm possibility less than 10% and that is early evening
Earliest possibility of rain in Gloucester is 6PM
UV Index will be high (6) plenty of sunscreen will be needed
If you miss the Tenth Annual Nelsons Ride because of (alleged) weather, you are a wussy! (says Vince)
Hurricane Bill will NOT be a problem until Tuesday but he WILL be threatening New England on Tuesday
2. ) This coming Thursday night - August 20th - final Volunteer's meeting at 7:15 p.m., - at the Ipswich VFW. "Operating Procedures" for the various stations (traffic, parking, collecting donations, obtaining liability signatures, greeters, will call, products booth, raffles, auctions, bike games, and break down - ) will be distributed, for consistency and uniformity of information and procedures to the over 80 volunteers donating their time and talents in making Nelson's Ride an enjoyable Event for all. If you can help at Nelson's Ride, please attend this information meeting Thursday night, August 20th. Groups and individuals with MMSF raffle tickets and funds are encouraged to bring the stubs and cash/check Thursday night !
3. ) Listen Wednesday night, August 19, 8:00 p.m., on-line web radio - for Nelson's Ride promotions, on a live talk show about the recently enacted EPA stamp tax enacted by the City of Boston, which calls for a $300 ticket if that EPA imprint is not readily visible to law enforcement, and the lawsuit filed by local "Justice Riders" - including three MMSF Board Members - to repeal that Ordinance. Go to www.AlphaBiker.com, click on "Biker Lowdown Radio Show."
4. ) Advance Ride Tickets and limited number of 10th Annual Event T-shirts, Patch/Pin Set, and MMSF Raffle tickets are still available, however, mail order registration is closed.
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
NOTICE - Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
Sunday, August 16, 2009
August 16th - updates for next Sunday's Nelson's Ride on 8/23
8/16/09 - Updates - for www.NelsonsRide.org - Sunday, August 23, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
1. ) Below is a picture of Faye Brophy, Nelson's Mom, who will for the first time, ride and lead Nelson's Ride, Sunday, August 23rd, from the Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, on BostonBiker.com Larry Cahill chopped out "Midnight Crisis" Trike ! This will be the first time Faye has rode the Ride, as she is generally at the road side memorial thanking and waving to the average 1,500 riders and passengers, for continuing to honor her Son and "riders helping riders." Be sure to be near the bandstand at about 11:30 Sunday as she thanks all of you.
2. ) This coming Thursday night - August 20th - final Volunteer's meeting at 7:15 , - at the Ipswich VFW. "Operating Procedures" for the various stations (traffic, parking, collecting donations, obtaining liability signatures, greeters, will call, products booth, raffles, auctions, bike games, and break down - ) will be distributed, for consistency and uniformity of information and procedures to the over 80 volunteers donating their time and talents in making Nelson's Ride an enjoyable Event for all. If you can help at Nelson's Ride, please attend this information meeting Thursday night, August 20th.
3. ) If you'd like your advance 10th Annual Nelson's Ride Event t-shirts, patch and pin set, MMSF Raffle tickets (drawing at Nelson's Ride - need not be present to win) mailed to you before the Ride, the DEADLINE for ordering on-line via credit card payment is Monday night, August 17, at 11:59 p.m. Orders will be mailed Tuesday or Wednesday. See www.MassMSF.org - click on DONATE ON LINE - (note, step 3 in the process asks you for sizes of Event T-shirts).
4. ) Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person; the limited 10th Annual Event T-shirts ($10 in advance - over 250 sold already - thank YOU !)' MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and our 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up), are available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org
Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
NOTICE - Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
5. ) Auction Item - from Scott of the Grounds Crew Landscaping, of Methuen - 2 men and a truck, one day - for landscapping services - save your back ! - estimated $1,300 value ! Limited to approximately 35 mile radius from Methuen - (otherwise cut a deal with Scott to send his crew a bit further). Scott, a longtime supporter and rider, will have his landscaping trailer at Nelson's Ride.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Nelson's Ride Updates: Next Planning Meeting then...8/23: Nelson's Ride!!
8/14/09 - Updates - www.NelsonsRide.org - Sunday, August 23, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
1. ) Above is a picture of the hand-painted, one of a kind, blade saw donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich, that will be in the auction at Nelson's Ride. Joanne's last donation brought in over $800 (thanks Angus - Choate Bridge Pub !)
2. ) Thursday night we met with Gloucester officials, and did the final 'walk-through,' . . . and all systems are GO ! The City of Gloucester and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce have been great to work with and they look forward to welcoming Riders to their community, Sunday, August 23rd ! Next Volunteer's meeting is Thursday, August 20th - at the Ipswich VFW at 7pm. Thanks to the WOW, North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, New England Riders Association, Star Riders, Felicia Selig, and independents who came out tonight, to pre-Ride the Ride !
3. ) NEED - Several people who don't ride have expressed their desire to ride the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride. Those of us who have rode the Ride know, . . . the experience of it. The Ride, the spectators along the Ride Route cheering us on - getting exposure for motorcycle safety and awareness - that HAS REDUCED accidents in Essex County - while we honor Nelson Selig and others who have passed. If you are comfortable riding a passenger, . . . have an extra helmet - and can 'make a wish of another come true - we NEED you !. We'll be 'auctioning off' these people before the Ride leaves at NOON sharp on August 23rd. Bid $10 or more - and let these 'civilians' experience all of what Nelson's Ride is.
4. ) Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person; the limited 10th Annual Event T-shirts ($10 in advance - over 250 sold already - thank YOU !)' MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and our 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up), are available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org
Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
1. ) Above is a picture of the hand-painted, one of a kind, blade saw donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich, that will be in the auction at Nelson's Ride. Joanne's last donation brought in over $800 (thanks Angus - Choate Bridge Pub !)
2. ) Thursday night we met with Gloucester officials, and did the final 'walk-through,' . . . and all systems are GO ! The City of Gloucester and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce have been great to work with and they look forward to welcoming Riders to their community, Sunday, August 23rd ! Next Volunteer's meeting is Thursday, August 20th - at the Ipswich VFW at 7pm. Thanks to the WOW, North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, New England Riders Association, Star Riders, Felicia Selig, and independents who came out tonight, to pre-Ride the Ride !
3. ) NEED - Several people who don't ride have expressed their desire to ride the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride. Those of us who have rode the Ride know, . . . the experience of it. The Ride, the spectators along the Ride Route cheering us on - getting exposure for motorcycle safety and awareness - that HAS REDUCED accidents in Essex County - while we honor Nelson Selig and others who have passed. If you are comfortable riding a passenger, . . . have an extra helmet - and can 'make a wish of another come true - we NEED you !. We'll be 'auctioning off' these people before the Ride leaves at NOON sharp on August 23rd. Bid $10 or more - and let these 'civilians' experience all of what Nelson's Ride is.
4. ) Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person; the limited 10th Annual Event T-shirts ($10 in advance - over 250 sold already - thank YOU !)' MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and our 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up), are available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org
Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
Thursday, August 13, 2009
10 days til Nelson's Ride 2009 (August 23rd, 2009)
Update - 8/13/08
Calendar:
NEW - keep the date open - SEPTEMBER 27 - Peabody, MMSF "Friends of Tony Plante" Event coming - watch for details at the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride"
Thursday, 8/14 at 7:00 p.m. - pre-ride Walk Thought with volunteers and city officials, then Riding the Route, meeting at Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
Saturday, 8/15, at 7:00 p.m, MMSF Supporting Club, Aces and Eights RC Open House, Essex - see www.acesandeightsrc.com
Saturday, 8/15, at 8:00 p.m., VFW - Lowell - MMSF supporting Event for young Lowell rider, Rob L'Hussier - who lost his leg - see flyer on www.MassMSF.org
Thursday, 8/20, at 7:15 p.m, FINAL Nelson's Ride volunteers meeting - Ipswich VFW (www.NelsonsRide.org)
Saturday, 8/22, Blackstone Valley MSF - "Touring the Valley" Ride - Northbridge, staging at 9 - RIDE leaves at 11:00, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/events.html
Sunday, 8/23, Gloucester - 10th Annual Nelson's Ride !
"Nelson's Ride started a movement in Massachusetts that has sparked others nationwide, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness to reduce accidents and allow the riding community to take care of its own," said State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Brad Hill, who have been with us since year 2000. If you ride, if you care, . . . Stage Fort Park is the place to be Sunday, August 23rd !
TEN (10) days and counting down to the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," Sunday, August 23rd at the beautiful Stage Fort Park, off Routes 127 and 133 in Gloucester.
Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person is available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org and limited 10th Annual Event t-shirts ($10 in advance), MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up). Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturday or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !
And you can Ride or Drive to participate in the Event (no cars on the Ride). Special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available at the Stage Fort Park - watch for signs and traffic directors.
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Some highlights and updates for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride" -
First, consider bringing a blanket, lawn chairs, swim suit (for a jump in the ocean if you’re game) and a fun attitude for a GREAT Event! Ride or drive, special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available.
VENDORS - final call for Vendors ! We need to pull permits this week (by Friday) from the City of Gloucester for all vendors ! Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html
The FINAL Ride Route, a 30-mile SLOW RIDE - planned and mapped by our Road Captains Sherm of Christian Motorcycle Association and Eric of Star Touring Chapter 240, is posted on www.NelsonsRide.org, with a map and expected times the Ride will be traveling past various landmarks on the Ride Route. TONS of thanks to the communities and Police of Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Wenham, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Essex.
Gordon Cornwell College and the Myopia Hunt Club have been GREAT notifying their employees and attendees - to expect traffic delays and wish the are proud how our motorcycle community comes together for the Survivor's Fund.
Over the next 10 days, over 2,000 "expect traffic delay" flyers will be distributed along the Ride Route - which will 'clear the roads' somewhat and also bring out spectators to watch you ride by. Over 1,000 bikes at an average cost of $10K per bike = $10 million of iron horses on this EVENT ! As a community, riders have a lot of 'economic clout' when we get together. Ride proud, Sunday, August 23rd !
TONS of thanks to the Road Guard groups and volunteers already helping, include: Boston HOG, North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, Fire and Iron Chapter 777, the Aces and Eights RC, the East Coast Biker Chicks, Star Touring Chapter 240, Xtreme Riders RC, Woman on Wheels, the New England Riders Association, and several independents. Special Road Guard Parking will be marked off. Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html if you can Road Guard.
CLEAN UP CREW needed ! - Mark Lombardi of Rhino Liners of Danvers is heading up our 'clean up crew,' and he's lonely right now ! We always burn out at the end and we need 5-10 people to join Mark, - doing NOTHING all day but at the end of the day, break down the tents, tables, signs, etc., load them onto our Mobile Events Van, and walk the grounds picking up trash so we leave the Stage Fort Park cleaner than it was before over 1,500 bikes came. Takes a 'fresh crew' about 1/2 to do all this at 4:30. If you or your group can help, write Mark at marklom@comcast.net
THANK YOU's - Watch and listen before the Ride leaves as several individuals whose families you've helped - step up to say a sincere 'thank you,' . . . to you. Everything each rider does contributes to those in need, they appreciate your help. It all adds up to a whole lot !
PARADE QUEEN - Nelson's Mom, Faye will be riding the Event for the first time with Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com on his "DEMON" Trike. Nelson’s step-dad, Bob Brophy will be riding with our own MMSF Clerk and WOW member, Jacky Kieras. Nelson’s widow, Felicia will be riding the Event with Bentley Warren.
PARADE MARSHALL - The MMSF and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be honoring and recognizing Joe "Sarge" Komola, for his pa st 10 years of service dedicated to motorcycle safety and awareness, and his 39 years of active and inactive reserve military duty to the Country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ensure you give Sarge a HUGE ROAR and SALUTE of Appreciation before the Ride leaves.
FOOD - Pay as you eat, will be available from Dean's Concessions of Somerville. They were with us at Raymond's Field and the Topsfield Fairgrounds, and always provide fantastic food and a very generous donation to the MMSF!
50/50 RAFFLES - a morning 50/50 will be drawn prior to the ride leaving at about 11:35 - and an afternoon 50/50 will be drawn about 3:30
SILENT and LIVE AUCTIONS - Big ticket items donated from our sponsors and supporters – register to Bid - and we take cash, checks, charges and IOU's ! Items as of 8/13 include:
Priceless - a beautiful hand-painted EAGLE on a circular saw, created and donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich. Last one she donated brought in over $700 and is at the Choat e Bridge Pub (Thanks, Angus!)
$1,300 + value - Scott Ringland of Methuen has donated his "Grounds Crew" landscaping services, 8 hours - 2 men and a truck - they are YOURS for a day, 35-mile radius of Haverhill area please (or cut an extra deal with Scott !). GREAT buy, save your back in September and October !
$800 value - a Lojack anti-theft system (donated by Lojack and installation donated by co-sponsor Cycles 128!
) http://www.lojack.com/motorcycle/pages/motorcycle-recovery.aspx
$683 - Dog Guard of Essex City, Manchester - invisible pet fence in your yard !
$450 value - a brand new, great product - Rhino truck bed liner, donated by Mark Lombardi of Rhino-Liners of Danvers. His own truck will be on display near the Auction table to see the tremendous quality of this product!
$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by www.Cycles128.com
$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by http://www.ironstoneventures.com/
$ 250 face value - two Red Sox Tickets, 9/28/09 vs. Blue Jays - field box seats - donated by Attorney Jay Kimball of Lynnfield
If you'd like to donate a BIG TICKET item - contact Jackie Monahan at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html
PICK YOUR PRIZE RAFFLE - Shirley and others have been busting their butts collecting donations of gift cards, gift certificates for all sorts of things, over 70 items collected to date and more coming in each day. We will be 'grouping' the items into 15-20 lots - buy your raffle tickets and put them in the bags for only the prizes you want to win ! And if you can't carry all your prizes home on your bike, we'll have a pick-up Thursday night (August 27th) at the Whittier Motel in Ipswich to come in your car and get your stuff!
LIVE MUSIC by Acoustic Outrage - in the afternoon - this great sounding band from the Merrimack Valley - Southern, NH area has played at our Events for Ben Knight in Merrimac last December and at Bill's Ride at Lawrence's Gateway Pub this past April. You're going love their tunes! Get a sneak peek at their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/acousticoutrage.
BIKER GAMES are back ! Enter and get a prize from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and a chance to win a 'one of a kind' WINNER's medal. Slow Race, Hula Toss, Ball oon Toss and Weenie Bite ! (There may even be a hula hoop contest for those non-riders to play !)
We expect everything will wrap up by 4:30 - then Mark Lombardi's Crew will be 'breaking down' the tents, tables and picking up the grounds.
Monday, August 10, 2009
All Systems GO for Nelson's Ride on 8/23
Update - 8/8/08
www.NelsonsRide.org
All systems are GO with the MMSF's Event Planning Team for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23rd, at the beautiful Stage Fort Park, off Routes 127 and 133 in Gloucester.
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, swim suit (for a jump in the ocean if you’re game) and a fun attitude for a GREAT Event!
Here's some of the highlights . . .
Advance purchase for a discounted rate of only $10 each available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org for event tickets (per person), limited 10th Annual Event t-shirts, and Patch & Pin sets. Advance purchase also available at these supporting businesses [cost will be $15 each the day of the event]:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
Ride or drive, special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available.
Purchasers of Advance Event Tickets will be given preferred placement close to the front of the ride and be sure to fill in the back of the ticket for entry into the door prize drawing. Encourage your friends to pre-purchase tickets so they can stage and ride with you. Advance purchase “Will Call” pickup riders will be directed to our “Products Area” for your t ickets and event items.
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm.
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm.
Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturday or close at NOON, be sure to check with the business for their hours.
VENDORS - final call for Vendors ! We need to pull permits 10-days in advance from the City of Gloucester for all vendors ! Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html
The FINAL Ride Route, planned and mapped by our Road Captains Sherm of Christian Motorcycle Association and Eric of Star Touring Chapter 240, is posted on www.NelsonsRide.org, with a map and expected times the Ride will be traveling past various landmarks on the Ride Route. TONS of thanks to the communities and Police of Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Wenham, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Essex. All have been great in finalizing this Ride Route for the enjoyment and safety of all. The Ride will be a "Slow-Ride", 30-mile / 1-hour / memorial procession, beginning and ending at Stage Fort Park.
Road Guard groups and volunteers already helping include: North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, Fire and Iron Chapter 777, the Aces and Eights RC, the East Coast Biker Chicks, Star Touring Chapter 240, Xtreme Riders RC, Woman on Wheels, the New England Riders Association, and several independents. Special Road Guard Parking will be marked off. Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html if you can Road Guard.
THANK YOU's - Watch and listen before the Ride leaves as several individuals whose families you've helped - step up to say a sincere 'thank you,' . . . to you. Everything each rider does contributes to those in need, they appreciate your help. It all adds up to a whole lot !
PARADE QUEEN - Nelson's Mom, Faye wi ll be riding the Event for the first time with Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com on his "DEMON" Trike. Nelson’s step-dad, Bob Brophy will be riding with our own MMSF Clerk and WOW member, Jacky Kieras. Nelson’s widow, Felicia will be riding the Event with Bentley Warren.
PARADE MARSHALL - The MMSF and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be honoring and recognizing Joe "Sarge" Komola, for his past 10 years of service dedicated to motorcycle safety and awareness, and his 39 years of active and inactive reserve military duty to the Country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ensure you give Sarge a HUGE ROAR and SALUTE of Appreciation before the Ride leaves.
FOOD - Pay as you eat, will be available from Dean's Concessions of Somerville. They were with us at Raymond's Field and the Topsfield Fairgrounds, and always provide fantastic food and a very generous donation to the MMSF!
50/50 RAFFLES - a morning 50/50 will be drawn prior to the ride leaving at about 11:35 - and an afternoon 50/50 will be drawn about 3:30
SILENT AUCTION - Big ticket items donated from our sponsors and supporters – include:
Priceless - a beautiful hand-painted EAGLE on a circular saw, created and donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich. Last one she donated brought in over $700 and is at the Choat e Bridge Pub (Thanks, Angus!)
$1,000 + value - Scott Ringland of Methuen has donated his landscaping services, for 8 hours - 2 men and a truck - they are YOURS for a day, 35-mile radius of Haverhill area. GREAT buy, save your back in Sept !
$800 value - a Lojack anti-theft system (donated by Lojack and installation donated by co-sponsor Cycles 128! http://www.lojack.com/motorcycle/pages/motorcycle-recovery.aspx
$450 value - a brand new, great product - Rhino truck bed liner, donated by Mark Lombardi of Rhino-Liners of Danvers. His own truck will be on display near the Auction table to see the tremendous quality of this product!
$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by www.Cycles128.com
$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by http://www.ironstoneventures.com/
Plus some additional items are expected.
If you'd like to donate a BIG TICKET item - contact Jackie Monahan at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html
PICK YOUR PRIZE RAFFLE - Shirley and others have been busting their butts collecting donations of gift cards, gift certificates for all sorts of things, over 70 items collected to date and more coming in each day. We will be 'grouping' the items into 15-20 lots - buy your raffle tickets and put them in the bags for only the prizes you want to win ! And if you can't carry all your prizes home on your bike, we'll have a pick-up Thursday night (August 27th) at the Whittier Motel in Ipswich to come in your car and get your stuff!
LIVE MUSIC by Acoustic Outrage - in the afternoon - this great sounding band from the Merrimack Valley - Southern, NH area has played at our Events for Ben Knight in Merrimac last December and at Bill's Ride at Lawrence's Gateway Pub this past April. You're going love their tunes! Get a sneak peek at their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/acousticoutrage.
BIKER GAMES are back ! Enter and get a prize from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and a chance to win a 'one of a kind' WINNER's medal. Slow Race, Hula Toss, Balloon Toss and Weenie Bite ! (There may even be a hula hoop contest for those non-riders to play !)
We expect everything will wrap up by 4:30 - then Mark Lombardi's Crew will be 'breaking down' the tents, tables and picking up the=2 0grounds so we leave it cleaner than when we got there - help Mark out and sign up for the breakdown crew at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html or just stay and lend a hand.
"Nelson's Ride started a movement in Massachusetts that has sparked others nationwide, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness to reduce accidents and allow the riding community to take care of its own," said State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Brad Hill, who have been with us since year 2000. If you ride, if you care, . . . Stage Fort Park is the place to be Sunday, August 23rd !
www.NelsonsRide.org
All systems are GO with the MMSF's Event Planning Team for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23rd, at the beautiful Stage Fort Park, off Routes 127 and 133 in Gloucester.
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, swim suit (for a jump in the ocean if you’re game) and a fun attitude for a GREAT Event!
Here's some of the highlights . . .
Advance purchase for a discounted rate of only $10 each available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org for event tickets (per person), limited 10th Annual Event t-shirts, and Patch & Pin sets. Advance purchase also available at these supporting businesses [cost will be $15 each the day of the event]:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles
Ride or drive, special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available.
Purchasers of Advance Event Tickets will be given preferred placement close to the front of the ride and be sure to fill in the back of the ticket for entry into the door prize drawing. Encourage your friends to pre-purchase tickets so they can stage and ride with you. Advance purchase “Will Call” pickup riders will be directed to our “Products Area” for your t ickets and event items.
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm.
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm.
Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturday or close at NOON, be sure to check with the business for their hours.
VENDORS - final call for Vendors ! We need to pull permits 10-days in advance from the City of Gloucester for all vendors ! Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html
The FINAL Ride Route, planned and mapped by our Road Captains Sherm of Christian Motorcycle Association and Eric of Star Touring Chapter 240, is posted on www.NelsonsRide.org, with a map and expected times the Ride will be traveling past various landmarks on the Ride Route. TONS of thanks to the communities and Police of Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Wenham, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Essex. All have been great in finalizing this Ride Route for the enjoyment and safety of all. The Ride will be a "Slow-Ride", 30-mile / 1-hour / memorial procession, beginning and ending at Stage Fort Park.
Road Guard groups and volunteers already helping include: North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, Fire and Iron Chapter 777, the Aces and Eights RC, the East Coast Biker Chicks, Star Touring Chapter 240, Xtreme Riders RC, Woman on Wheels, the New England Riders Association, and several independents. Special Road Guard Parking will be marked off. Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html if you can Road Guard.
THANK YOU's - Watch and listen before the Ride leaves as several individuals whose families you've helped - step up to say a sincere 'thank you,' . . . to you. Everything each rider does contributes to those in need, they appreciate your help. It all adds up to a whole lot !
PARADE QUEEN - Nelson's Mom, Faye wi ll be riding the Event for the first time with Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com on his "DEMON" Trike. Nelson’s step-dad, Bob Brophy will be riding with our own MMSF Clerk and WOW member, Jacky Kieras. Nelson’s widow, Felicia will be riding the Event with Bentley Warren.
PARADE MARSHALL - The MMSF and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be honoring and recognizing Joe "Sarge" Komola, for his past 10 years of service dedicated to motorcycle safety and awareness, and his 39 years of active and inactive reserve military duty to the Country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ensure you give Sarge a HUGE ROAR and SALUTE of Appreciation before the Ride leaves.
FOOD - Pay as you eat, will be available from Dean's Concessions of Somerville. They were with us at Raymond's Field and the Topsfield Fairgrounds, and always provide fantastic food and a very generous donation to the MMSF!
50/50 RAFFLES - a morning 50/50 will be drawn prior to the ride leaving at about 11:35 - and an afternoon 50/50 will be drawn about 3:30
SILENT AUCTION - Big ticket items donated from our sponsors and supporters – include:
Priceless - a beautiful hand-painted EAGLE on a circular saw, created and donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich. Last one she donated brought in over $700 and is at the Choat e Bridge Pub (Thanks, Angus!)
$1,000 + value - Scott Ringland of Methuen has donated his landscaping services, for 8 hours - 2 men and a truck - they are YOURS for a day, 35-mile radius of Haverhill area. GREAT buy, save your back in Sept !
$800 value - a Lojack anti-theft system (donated by Lojack and installation donated by co-sponsor Cycles 128! http://www.lojack.com/motorcycle/pages/motorcycle-recovery.aspx
$450 value - a brand new, great product - Rhino truck bed liner, donated by Mark Lombardi of Rhino-Liners of Danvers. His own truck will be on display near the Auction table to see the tremendous quality of this product!
$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by www.Cycles128.com
$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by http://www.ironstoneventures.com/
Plus some additional items are expected.
If you'd like to donate a BIG TICKET item - contact Jackie Monahan at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html
PICK YOUR PRIZE RAFFLE - Shirley and others have been busting their butts collecting donations of gift cards, gift certificates for all sorts of things, over 70 items collected to date and more coming in each day. We will be 'grouping' the items into 15-20 lots - buy your raffle tickets and put them in the bags for only the prizes you want to win ! And if you can't carry all your prizes home on your bike, we'll have a pick-up Thursday night (August 27th) at the Whittier Motel in Ipswich to come in your car and get your stuff!
LIVE MUSIC by Acoustic Outrage - in the afternoon - this great sounding band from the Merrimack Valley - Southern, NH area has played at our Events for Ben Knight in Merrimac last December and at Bill's Ride at Lawrence's Gateway Pub this past April. You're going love their tunes! Get a sneak peek at their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/acousticoutrage.
BIKER GAMES are back ! Enter and get a prize from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and a chance to win a 'one of a kind' WINNER's medal. Slow Race, Hula Toss, Balloon Toss and Weenie Bite ! (There may even be a hula hoop contest for those non-riders to play !)
We expect everything will wrap up by 4:30 - then Mark Lombardi's Crew will be 'breaking down' the tents, tables and picking up the=2 0grounds so we leave it cleaner than when we got there - help Mark out and sign up for the breakdown crew at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html or just stay and lend a hand.
"Nelson's Ride started a movement in Massachusetts that has sparked others nationwide, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness to reduce accidents and allow the riding community to take care of its own," said State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Brad Hill, who have been with us since year 2000. If you ride, if you care, . . . Stage Fort Park is the place to be Sunday, August 23rd !
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Planning Meetings for Volunteers and Road Guards next three Thursdays
The next planning meeting is scheduled at the Ipswich VFW, County Road (Route 1A), Ipswich, for Thursday night, August 6, from 7:15 - 8:15ish.
If you are planning to help at the August 23rd Event, please attend this meeting, or at lease one of the next two (locations to be determined) on 8/13 and 8/20.
FINAL (Revised) Ride Route posted ! See www.NelsonsRide.org
Road guards are encouraged to print out and ride the Ride Route prior to August 23rd. It is estimated we will need up to 50 road guards, to be lead by
Sherm (of CMA)
renagade_bikerman@yahoo.com
and
Eric (of Star Touring 240 Chapter)
ericnsc@verizon.net
Please advise them of your availability for road guarding and possible to set up a date/night for a pre-Ride ride.
Thank you all for your assistance with this 'Riders helping Riders' Event.
PC
www.MassMSF.org
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