We had an excellent gathering this morning, and actually made some headway on Chapter Business. I have a couple items to verify for the minutes, and they will be on the way to the distribution list.
We voted in three new Chapter Members (Dana, Lon, and Dan), and welcomed two new meeting attendees whom we hope will enjoy our company as much as we enjoy ourselves. It is always exciting to bring new members into the group, and we expect to see more as the word gets out during our first year as an official STAR Chapter.
We have set aside the Cape Flattery ride to once again attempt the Three Pass Ride. Instead of a regular meeting on August 18th, we will be meeting at the Kingston Ferry Terminal at 8:00 AM to begin the ride, and we will have a brief official meeting enroute to Edmonds. This promises to be an awesome ride, so make plans to participate. Maybe the weather will cooperate this time. More discussion will take place on the Yahoo Group (link is on the sidebar), so throw your two cents in.
Our after meeting ride turned out well. We made it to Belfair without any rain, but it looked mighty dark the direction we were headed...so, we went to Jimmy D's for breakfast, and Greg took us for a pleasant ride out to the end of Key Peninsula. The ride Jim Johnson started us on (Purdy Canyon) is one I would still like to do, so we can make it a lunch run to either Shelton or the Little Creek...keep it in mind.
Next week end is the Ocean Shores Sun and Surf event. It is too late to pre-register, but you can register at the Ocean Shores Convention Center on Thursday or Friday. If you are interested in checking it out, go to the website here.
I am looking forward to the NorthWest STAR-B-Q...
Stay safe, and let us know what is on your mind at the Yahoo Group.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
After Meeting Ride
The scheduled ride for Saturday is Mount St. Helens, but the chance of overcast is high so we have discussed an alternate ride that will take us to Jimmy D's in Belfair for coffee or breakfast, then around the canal to Purdy Canyon Road which will take us to Highway 101 past Shelton to the Mcleary cutoff where we will stop at the Little Creek Casino for lunch. From there, we will head back to Shelton, and return through Allyn (with a possible stop at Twisted Angel Biker Wear to say Hi to Kris and Roy).
Stop by the Yahoo Group to comment.
Stop by the Yahoo Group to comment.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Escorting the Dignity Wall
We met at Shari’s on Sunday morning so some of the STAR riders could grab a bite to eat before we headed for the Foss High School parking lot in Tacoma. I was surprised at the number of bikes already sitting there when I pulled into the restaurant, and I had passed two large groups sitting in other parking areas along the way. It promised to be a well attended event.
As we pulled out of Shari’s headed east on Highway 16, we had picked up at least one extra motorcycle in our group. It was a quick trip to Foss High School (would have been even quicker if we had paid attention to the guy holding the sign that told us to turn in on the road he was standing next to…we didn’t), and we rode into a parking lot that resembled a biker ant-hill. I am pretty sure I have never before stood in the middle of so many bikes and leather-clad bikers in my life, and the bikes just continued to pour in behind us.
We turned in our ride waivers, and were rewarded with a nice pin and the opportunity to pick up a beautiful t-shirt commemorating the Dignity Wall. Hundreds of bikers were wandering around the truck that contained the wall, looking at the art work and the dangerous looking Chihuahua standing over the steering wheel. Handshakes and hugs were being exchanged by new acquaintances and old friends, and the air was charged with a feeling that this was a moment to be remembered. Thanks to the camera packers, a good portion of it will also be shared.
After we all gathered to listen to the ride organizer talk about how the ride would be conducted, everyone found a place to fall in behind the truck as it pulled out of the parking lot, and the ride to escort the Dignity Wall was underway.
Our group managed to stay together in the midst of the massive grouping of escort bikes, and we found ourselves far enough behind the truck that we frequently lost sight of it, but still somewhere in the middle of the group. At one point along Highway 16, there were only motorcycles as far as I could see in front and behind us…it was awesome.
When we arrived at Miller-Woodlawn Cemetery, everything slowed to a crawl as each rider found a parking spot. It was slow, but actually well organized and smooth. I doubt that the permanent residents of that well manicured facility were even aware of our presence.
The final event for the participating riders was a complimentary Salmon Bake feed at the Suquamish Tribal Center. This was also well attended, and the food was excellent. Our thanks go out to the tribe for their honor and appreciation of all Veterans.
The next step in this ongoing event is to visit the Dignity Wall next week end after it is open to the public. If you are so inclined, and available, your volunteer help to get it set up and ready for visitors would probably be greatly appreciated. Contact Miller-Woodlawn if you are interested.
As we pulled out of Shari’s headed east on Highway 16, we had picked up at least one extra motorcycle in our group. It was a quick trip to Foss High School (would have been even quicker if we had paid attention to the guy holding the sign that told us to turn in on the road he was standing next to…we didn’t), and we rode into a parking lot that resembled a biker ant-hill. I am pretty sure I have never before stood in the middle of so many bikes and leather-clad bikers in my life, and the bikes just continued to pour in behind us.
We turned in our ride waivers, and were rewarded with a nice pin and the opportunity to pick up a beautiful t-shirt commemorating the Dignity Wall. Hundreds of bikers were wandering around the truck that contained the wall, looking at the art work and the dangerous looking Chihuahua standing over the steering wheel. Handshakes and hugs were being exchanged by new acquaintances and old friends, and the air was charged with a feeling that this was a moment to be remembered. Thanks to the camera packers, a good portion of it will also be shared.
After we all gathered to listen to the ride organizer talk about how the ride would be conducted, everyone found a place to fall in behind the truck as it pulled out of the parking lot, and the ride to escort the Dignity Wall was underway.
Our group managed to stay together in the midst of the massive grouping of escort bikes, and we found ourselves far enough behind the truck that we frequently lost sight of it, but still somewhere in the middle of the group. At one point along Highway 16, there were only motorcycles as far as I could see in front and behind us…it was awesome.
When we arrived at Miller-Woodlawn Cemetery, everything slowed to a crawl as each rider found a parking spot. It was slow, but actually well organized and smooth. I doubt that the permanent residents of that well manicured facility were even aware of our presence.
The final event for the participating riders was a complimentary Salmon Bake feed at the Suquamish Tribal Center. This was also well attended, and the food was excellent. Our thanks go out to the tribe for their honor and appreciation of all Veterans.
The next step in this ongoing event is to visit the Dignity Wall next week end after it is open to the public. If you are so inclined, and available, your volunteer help to get it set up and ready for visitors would probably be greatly appreciated. Contact Miller-Woodlawn if you are interested.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Escorting the Wall
The STAR Touring and Riding Association, Bremerton, Washington Chapter 403 members participating in this escort event plan to meet at Shari's by 7:30 AM (at the Highway 16 Sedgwick exit close to Port Orchard) for breakfast and/or coffee prior to leaving for Tacoma. We will depart Shari's around 8:30 AM for the thirty minute ride to Foss High School.
The following info is from the ABATE website:
There will be a motorcycle escort from Tacoma to Bremerton on Sunday.
DEPARTURE 10:00 amFROM: FOSS HIGH SCHOOL/METRO PARKS PARKING LOT ON S. CHEYENNE ST. , IN TACOMA (S. CHEYENNE ST. IS THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE TO CHENEY STADIUM).
DESTINATION: MILLER-WOODLAND CEMETERY GROUNDS, KITSAP WAY, IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON.
Then it will be on display the following weekend.
FRI-SUN July 13-15 2007
Website To Volunteer to help set-up or for more information contact:
The following info is from the ABATE website:
July 8th.
There will be a motorcycle escort from Tacoma to Bremerton on Sunday.
DEPARTURE 10:00 am
DESTINATION: MILLER-WOODLAND CEMETERY GROUNDS, KITSAP WAY, IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON.
Then it will be on display the following weekend.
FRI-SUN July 13-15 2007
The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall.
Created in 1990, this three-quarter-scale, 240-foot traveling replica of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in WA DC is coming to Bremerton to Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park (5505 Kitsap Way, Bremerton).
Created in 1990, this three-quarter-scale, 240-foot traveling replica of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in WA DC is coming to Bremerton to Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park (5505 Kitsap Way, Bremerton).
This faux-granite replica is dedicated to all Americans who served in Vietnam and honors all servicemen and women of the United States military forces.
Each year the replica criss-crosses the country, allowing millions of visitors to see and touch its black, mirror-like surface inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam. Every exhibition is sponsored by a local Dignity Memorial provider, with the help and support of area veterans groups and civic organizations. The exhibit is not a commercial venture. Dignity Memorial network providers have been extremely sensitive to this issue. We provide our replica to communities at no cost. We do not solicit, nor do we record the names of those who visit the exhibit, and an admission fee is never charged.
Each year the replica criss-crosses the country, allowing millions of visitors to see and touch its black, mirror-like surface inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam. Every exhibition is sponsored by a local Dignity Memorial provider, with the help and support of area veterans groups and civic organizations. The exhibit is not a commercial venture. Dignity Memorial network providers have been extremely sensitive to this issue. We provide our replica to communities at no cost. We do not solicit, nor do we record the names of those who visit the exhibit, and an admission fee is never charged.
Website To Volunteer to help set-up or for more information contact:
360-377-7648 Or (Miller-Woodlawn)
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