As a result of the generous donations from the riding community, by participating at our MMSF Events, buying MMSF raffle tickets and purchasing our MMSF products, and with our sponsors, supporters and partners, in addition to the over $13,000 donated in 2008 to area riders' families in need, . . . Saturday at our 2008 Holiday Party we were able to donate $5,000 more, to ten (10) families, to help ease their holiday season.
We say 'donated' by the MMSF but its really 're-gifting' from the motorcycle community's donations.
See the pictures and story on www.MassMSF.org.
Thank you, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to you all
On behalf of the MMSF Board of Directors - PC
2008/2009 Board of Directors and Officers of the MMSF
Paul W. Cote, co-Founder, Chairman and President
Jason Hallock, co-Founder, Vice President
Vince Silvia, Treasurer
Jacky Kieras, Clerk
Jason "Clutch" Blais of Byfield
Sue Hart of Merrimac (Alternate)
Joe "Sarge" Komola of Tewksbury
Mike Longtin of No. Easton
Jackie Monahan of Haverhill
Dennis Palazzo of Rowley
Gail Riley of Merrimac (Alternate)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Year End 2008 - Holiday Party Wrap Up and Merry Christmas!
Over 70 people braved the snowstorms, attending the MMSF Holiday Party Saturday at the Village Green, as the MMSF "re-gifted" $5,000 from riders to ten (10) MMSF families, making it a bit easier on their families for Christmas.
Friends, families and representatives of the Aces and Eights RC, North Shore Women on Wheels (WOW), North Shore Riders, Witch City Riders, and Star Touring attended, along with Nelson's parents Faye and Bob. Deb "Chic" came in from Charlton and Elisa Mello, (President of the Southeaster MMSF and Brian's Ride)," joining others from the North Shore. The egg nog was flowing with a delicious carved turkey served up by the Village Green staff.
"We had a decent year," Paul W. Cote told the crowd. "Reduced accidents and lots of money donated by the riders to the Fund, allow us to help more now with our holiday gifts from the riding community." Cote reported the MMSF re-directed over $13,000 in 2008 to riders families, and this weekend donated another $500 to the ten families, (eight who were present at the Party). "Each riders' $15 donation here and $10 donation there all add up allowing the Survivor's Fund to help rider families in need, and we thank all the riders for helping us take care of our own."
With John Jermore Music of Gloucester played great tunes, the MMSF Board members surprised one of their own with a surprise birthday cake. Vince Silvia, past Clerk and current Treasurer of the MMSF, who grew up sharing his December 21 birthday with his twin brother and Christmas, blew out all the candles on his cake to the Birthday chorus.
Marty Johnson's dad (of Middleton) attended with Friends of Marty while Marty's mother Donna and Melyssa went to the Beverly Hospital, where (later reported) baby "Marty" was born, (about a month premature). Both Baby Marty and Melyssa are doing well, and this might be the first MMSF baby !
The raffle drawing saw six-year old "Sami" pulling the winners, all who have been contacted:
1st Prize - Faye and Bob of Essex
2nd Prize - Joe P. of Peabody
3rd Prize - Jeanne M. of Nahant
4th Prize - Marty J. of Middleton
5th Prize - Mike L of Newbury
6th Prize - Deb C., of Charlton
Watch here for the 2008 MMSF Year in Review wrap up while plans are underway for 2009 MMSF sponsored and supported Events, for riders helping riders.
Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
The MMSF Board of Directors
Friends, families and representatives of the Aces and Eights RC, North Shore Women on Wheels (WOW), North Shore Riders, Witch City Riders, and Star Touring attended, along with Nelson's parents Faye and Bob. Deb "Chic" came in from Charlton and Elisa Mello, (President of the Southeaster MMSF and Brian's Ride)," joining others from the North Shore. The egg nog was flowing with a delicious carved turkey served up by the Village Green staff.
"We had a decent year," Paul W. Cote told the crowd. "Reduced accidents and lots of money donated by the riders to the Fund, allow us to help more now with our holiday gifts from the riding community." Cote reported the MMSF re-directed over $13,000 in 2008 to riders families, and this weekend donated another $500 to the ten families, (eight who were present at the Party). "Each riders' $15 donation here and $10 donation there all add up allowing the Survivor's Fund to help rider families in need, and we thank all the riders for helping us take care of our own."
With John Jermore Music of Gloucester played great tunes, the MMSF Board members surprised one of their own with a surprise birthday cake. Vince Silvia, past Clerk and current Treasurer of the MMSF, who grew up sharing his December 21 birthday with his twin brother and Christmas, blew out all the candles on his cake to the Birthday chorus.
Marty Johnson's dad (of Middleton) attended with Friends of Marty while Marty's mother Donna and Melyssa went to the Beverly Hospital, where (later reported) baby "Marty" was born, (about a month premature). Both Baby Marty and Melyssa are doing well, and this might be the first MMSF baby !
The raffle drawing saw six-year old "Sami" pulling the winners, all who have been contacted:
1st Prize - Faye and Bob of Essex
2nd Prize - Joe P. of Peabody
3rd Prize - Jeanne M. of Nahant
4th Prize - Marty J. of Middleton
5th Prize - Mike L of Newbury
6th Prize - Deb C., of Charlton
Watch here for the 2008 MMSF Year in Review wrap up while plans are underway for 2009 MMSF sponsored and supported Events, for riders helping riders.
Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
The MMSF Board of Directors
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
MMSF Holiday Party and Raffle Drawing - This Saturday 12/20!
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund, Inc., invites all riders and friends to it's Holiday Party and its Raffle Drawing, this Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at the Village Green Restaurant, Route 1, Danvers (see http://www.villagegreendanvers.com/contactinformation.html ) for directions.
Request for admission is the purchase of a $10 MMSF raffle ticket, with drawings of 5 winners that date.
There will be five winners of 100 Lottery Scratch tickets - in $10, $5, $2 and $1 denominations.
Purchase your tickets ($10 each or 3 for $20) on-line at www.MassMSF.org before Wednesday night, midnight, or buy them at the door Sat. 12/20.
Several families assisted by the MMSF, through the donations year-round from area riders to the MMSF, will be present, to extend their thanks to riders. Come out and see where your donations go, how they help others, and hear a 'state of Fund' recap, along with upcoming MMSF supported Events in 2009.
From 1 - 4 p.m., snacks and egg nog, live music by John Jerome (http://www.myspace.com/JohnJerome)
Make this 'your holiday Party' to attend. TONS of thanks for a great riding season !
Your MMSF - riders helping riders !
www.MassMSF.org
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Photos from "Friends of Ben" event on 12/6
Two sets of photos of the day's festivities honoring Ben "Knight Cycles" Johnston can be found here (provided by his daughter Lisa), and here (provided by Jacky Kieras).
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Upcoming MMSF Events
Upcoming Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor Fund events . . .
1. ) MMSF Board Member Dennis Palazzo has motorcycle storage space in the greater Rowley area. Great for a club, up to 17 bike spaces. Easy access, okay to work on or just visit your bike during the winter. Contact Dennis at Karatekid5th@aol.com for more info.
2. ) Event, "Help a Home for the Holidays" party, Saturday, Nov. 29, noon - 4, by the Southeastern MMSF, in honor of Vietnam Vet, founder of the area Veterans Brotherhood MC, and 2005 accident victim, Joe "Mad Dog" Eastman of Brockton. Join us as we honor "Mad Dog" and welcome home his and Joann's USMC son from Iraq. Requested donation, $15 per person, includes food and live music. At the Lafayette Club in Taunton. See www.SEMMSF.org for more info.
3. ) Event, "Friends of Josh" Strange party, Saturday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m., to Midnight, by Josh's family and the MMSF. Twenty-three year old Josh was killed in October, 2007, while riding. Event is to honor his life and raise funds for the MMSF. Requested donation includes food and live music. At the Moose Lodge, in Marlboro, MA, just off Route 495. See www.MassMSF.org for more info.
4. ) Event, "Friends of Ben," founder, owner and operator of "Knight Cycles" in Salisbury, Saturday, December 6, 2008, ride or drive, staging begins at 11:00 a.m., at the Old Oak Tavern, Route 110, Merrimac, for a NOON ride/drive three (3) miles to Amesbury cemetery where Ben is buried. A new headstone, from funds raised, will be dedicated to Ben there. Then a ride/drive back to the Old Oak for food, live music, and a celebration of Ben's life. Requested donation, $15 a person. Co-hosted by his daughter Lisa and the MMSF, tickets available on-line and at Black Death Cycles, beginning Friday. Own a piece of Ben's headstone - come on down to his Event. See www.MassMSF.org for more info.
5. ) MMSF annual Holiday Raffle and Party, Saturday, Dec. 20th, 1 - 4 p.m. Purchase a $10 raffle ticket (or 3 for $20) for five chances to win 100 Lottery Scratch tickets, and come on down to the Village Green, Route 1 North, Danvers, to our holiday party for cheer, food and meeting some of the families your donations year round help out. For more info, to purchase raffle tickets (your stub is your entry into the party), see www.MassMSF.org.
1. ) MMSF Board Member Dennis Palazzo has motorcycle storage space in the greater Rowley area. Great for a club, up to 17 bike spaces. Easy access, okay to work on or just visit your bike during the winter. Contact Dennis at Karatekid5th@aol.com for more info.
2. ) Event, "Help a Home for the Holidays" party, Saturday, Nov. 29, noon - 4, by the Southeastern MMSF, in honor of Vietnam Vet, founder of the area Veterans Brotherhood MC, and 2005 accident victim, Joe "Mad Dog" Eastman of Brockton. Join us as we honor "Mad Dog" and welcome home his and Joann's USMC son from Iraq. Requested donation, $15 per person, includes food and live music. At the Lafayette Club in Taunton. See www.SEMMSF.org for more info.
3. ) Event, "Friends of Josh" Strange party, Saturday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m., to Midnight, by Josh's family and the MMSF. Twenty-three year old Josh was killed in October, 2007, while riding. Event is to honor his life and raise funds for the MMSF. Requested donation includes food and live music. At the Moose Lodge, in Marlboro, MA, just off Route 495. See www.MassMSF.org for more info.
4. ) Event, "Friends of Ben," founder, owner and operator of "Knight Cycles" in Salisbury, Saturday, December 6, 2008, ride or drive, staging begins at 11:00 a.m., at the Old Oak Tavern, Route 110, Merrimac, for a NOON ride/drive three (3) miles to Amesbury cemetery where Ben is buried. A new headstone, from funds raised, will be dedicated to Ben there. Then a ride/drive back to the Old Oak for food, live music, and a celebration of Ben's life. Requested donation, $15 a person. Co-hosted by his daughter Lisa and the MMSF, tickets available on-line and at Black Death Cycles, beginning Friday. Own a piece of Ben's headstone - come on down to his Event. See www.MassMSF.org for more info.
5. ) MMSF annual Holiday Raffle and Party, Saturday, Dec. 20th, 1 - 4 p.m. Purchase a $10 raffle ticket (or 3 for $20) for five chances to win 100 Lottery Scratch tickets, and come on down to the Village Green, Route 1 North, Danvers, to our holiday party for cheer, food and meeting some of the families your donations year round help out. For more info, to purchase raffle tickets (your stub is your entry into the party), see www.MassMSF.org.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Brian "Chic" Ceccarini of Charlton honored after MMSF event
On a cold November 2, 2008, over 100 people attended "Chic's Ride," in memory of
Brian "Chic" Ceccarini, of Charlton. The goal was to honor "Chic" and raise funds to purchase a headstone. Both missions were accomplished. Thanks to the Friends of Chic, the Mass. Motorcyclists Survivor's Funds, Star Touring Riders and Bobcat, Kim and others from the Quarter Keg Pub,and State Senator Steve Brewer.
Pictures are available here and more here.
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