Volume 3, Issue 1

God - Family - Country - Corps 1

U. S. Marines - Semper Fidelis Veterans Motorcycle Association

Inside this Issue

Marine Corps Birthday, Presidents Corner, Texas Updates, a bit

of history, Getting to Know you - Frosty and a list of upcoming as-

sociation and public events

April 2011

Spring Awakenings

2011 Spring Issue



Officers

President: Patrick Johnson (Oso)

Vice President Glenn Paschall (Gunny)

Treasurer Philip Cullen (Shanghai)

Secretary

Vinny Detmer (Vinny)

JAG

Doug McLeod (Daddy-O)

Sgt at Arms

Harmon Meeker (Dutch)

Sgt at Arms

Rob Snyder (Buck)

Newsletter Editor

Marcus Brast (Frosty)

Greetings and Salutations All:

I hope that the beginning of this

Spring season finds you and yours all

well. This is THE weather for us to

ride...ride...ride. It’s not too cold, though I think we only

have MAYBE a month in Houston where you could consid-

er it too ‘cold’ to ride. You boys in Idaho, not so much, sor-

ry.

However, ‘nuff about the cold stuff, as I sit writing this the Vernal,

or Spring, Equinox is just around the corner, from here on out the

days get longer and the nights get shorter. That just means more

time for riding..

This is my first attempt at the newsletter. I’m open to changes so

any ideas or suggestions feel free to shoot them my way.

Please remember this is your association newsletter.

Let us know what you think...

Send your suggestions, news articles, photos, rides, events, etc…

To: Frosty ([email protected])

April 2011

Spring Issue

Inside: Page

Cover 1

Letter from the Editor 2

Bear Facts 3

Texas Updates 4

Iowa Updates 5

Marine Corps History 6

Getting to Know You 8

Upcoming Holidays 9

Association Events 10

Public Events 11

Letter from the Editor

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Marines,

This shall be my last letter to you as the President of our Association. In May, Glenn Paschall shall be

taking the helm as the President of our Association. I hope you will all join me in supporting our in-

coming President and his Board of Officers.

I won’t reminisce about all that has been accomplished over the last two years and the great strides

we have taken in making our Association as professionally organized as possible.

Those efforts and accomplishments could not have been done without the tireless efforts of the other

members of the Board, but most of all, could not have been done without your support and belief in my vision for our As-

sociation.

I thank each of your for all of your support that was given both publicly and privately. You gave me strength at trying

times and kept me grounded when I was ready to fly off in a direction that I should not go.

I would continue to urge each of you to look deep within yourself for your reason in having joined our Association and

then expand upon it personally to make us stronger than ever. Growth shall continue to be our challenge in the future as it

has always been in the past. However, we are MARINES and can conquer any and all challenges.

I now look forward to just getting back to enjoying what we are all about………..Marines sharing in the sport of motorcy-

cling and in supporting Veterans and their causes.

God Bless and Semper Fi,

Oso

“Bear Facts”

By: Oso “A country without a memory is a country of madmen. ”



Texas Update

By: Gunny

On April 3rd Association members and Friends of the Association took a leisurely trip to Brenham. The ride was led by Gun-

ny with Connie on the back seat from Top Brass Military Surplus. Members included Shanghai and Emma Cullen, Magnum

and Gloria Harrison, Buck and Thundercloud Snyder. Gunny’s son-in-law Brian Driscoll, and two potential members Stepani

Smith and Rickey Wooley joined the members.

The weather was great for riding and made the trip more enjoyable. We rode up highway 290 and took a back-country detour

on FM 362 to FM 1488 then to FM 1736 and the back to Highway 290 with a brief stop to enjoy the Bluebonnets. We arrived

at the Brenham Municipal Airport and had chow at the Southern Flyer, a great 1950’s style diner where the waitresses were

dressed in poodle skirts and saddle shoes to put a little more authenticity to the ‘50’s theme.

There were several motorcyclists there too. Obviously this is a popular eatery!!



Due to weather Iowa Company Alpha had it's March meeting April 6th.

The meeting was held in Pella, IA at the Sports Page.

The highlight of the meeting was patching in two new members.

Carl Evans and Don Houk. Carl and Don are both Desert Storm Veterans and half of our membership already knew

them.

It was an easy decision to vote them in.

The group discussed upcoming opportunities to combine riding and charities along with the numerous Patriot Guard mis-

sions that

are being requested.

We also discussed our feelings on honorary member to boost membership as was previously brought up by the Texas

group.

Our feeling is that we are in favor of allowing honorary members on a very strict and stringent basis only offering it to

those

that exemplify everything that is our Association represents. We have always invited these types of riders to join us on

rides.

We are waiting to hear what Texas has decided to do.

Our first order of our own shirts were delivered and handed out. These shirts have far less ink in the design and will be

more

comfortable in the summer months. Plus they were changed to a 2 color design resulting in less cost in printing.

Iowa Update

By: Stutz



10 April 1959: Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. was named as one of the original seven Project Mercury astro-nauts selected for space training. The seven astronauts, all volunteers, were selected by NASA from an initial group of 110 leading military test pilots. Three years later, on 20 February 1962, Col Glenn would become the first American to orbit the Earth.

12-13 April 1918: Marines of the 4th Brigade suffered their first gas attack on the night and early morning hours of 12-13 April when the Germans bombarded the 74th Company, 6th Marines near Verdun with mustard gas. Nine Marine officers and 305 enlisted Marines were gassed and evacuated, and 30 Marines died from the effects of the gas shells which hit in the middle of the reserve area cantonments in which they were sleeping.

15 April 1962: Marine Corps operational involvement in the Vietnam War began on Palm Sunday when HMM-362 with its Sikorsky UH-34s arrived at Soc Trang in the Delta south of Saigon. The task unit was called "Shufly" and its first operational employment involved lifting Vietnamese troops into battle.

18 April 1983: One Marine Security Guard was killed and seven were wounded when a large car bomb exploded just outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Lance Corporal Robert McMaugh was standing guard at Post 1, just in-side the front entrance when the bomb exploded outside the door. The explosion killed 61 people including 17 Ameri-cans. LCpl McMaugh was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 26 April.

21 April 1951: Marine carrier-based airplanes made their first aerial contact with enemy planes over the Korean front lines. Captain Philip C. Delong shot down two YAK fighters and 1st Lieutenant Harold D. Daigh destroyed one more and damaged another in the heavily defended Pyongyang-Chinnanpo area. Both pilots were with VMF-312 flying from the USS Bataan.

27 April 1805: First Lieutenant Presley N. O'Bannon, who with seven other Marines was part of a force of Greeks and Arabs led by American Consul William Eaton, raised the United States flag for the first time over a conquered fortress of the Old World at Derne, a stronghold of the Tripolitan pirates. Two Marines were killed and one wounded in the as-sault on the walled city.

28 April 1993: The last A-6E Intruder departed from Marine Corps service. Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 332 transferred the last Marine A-6E to St. Augustine, Florida, and prepared for the squadron's transition to the F/A-18D and eventual movement from Cherry Point to Beaufort, South Carolina.

Selected April Dates of Marine Corps Historical Significance

Marine Corps History

By: Frosty “A country without a memory is a country of madmen. ”



Selected May Dates of Marine Corps Historical Significance

2 May 1946: Marines from Treasure Island Marine Barracks, under the command of Warrant Officer Charles L. Buck-ner, aided in suppressing the three-day prison riot at Alcatraz Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay. WO Buckner, a veter-an of the Bougainville and Guam campaigns, ably led his force of Marines without suffering a single casualty.

5 May 1983: In Beirut, Lebanon, a UH-1N helicopter carrying the commander of the American peace-keeping force, Colonel James Mead, was hit by machine gun fire. The six Marines aboard escaped injury. Colonel Mead and his crew had taken off in the helicopter to investigate artillery and rocket duels between rival Syrian-backed Druze Moslem mili-tiamen and Christian Phalangists that endangered French members of the multinational force.

8 May 1995: In the wake of the most devastating storm to hit the New Orleans area in more than 200 years, a group of Marines and sailors from Marine Forces Reserve demonstrated the quick response synonymous with the Navy/Marine Corps team. Within 24 hours of being called, Marines assisted in the evacuation of 2,500 civilians, and Navy corpsmen treated scores of flood victims.

10 May 1945: The 22d Marines, 6th Marine Division, executed a pre-dawn attack south across the Asa River Estuary and seized a bridgehead from which to continue the attack toward Naha, the capital of Okinawa.

15 May 1862: Corporal John Mackie, the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor, was commended for service in the USS GALENA during action against Confederate shore batteries at Drewry's Bluff which blocked the James River ap-proaches to Richmond.

16 May 1945: The 22d and 29th Marines continued the attack against Half Moon Hill, a day characterized by the 6th Marine Division as the "bitterest" of the Okinawa campaign. By the 18th, the famed "Shuri line" had been broached.

22 May 1912: First Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham, the first Marine officer to be assigned to "duty in connection with aviation" by Major General Commandant William P. Biddle, reported for aviation training at the Naval Aviation Camp at Annapolis, Maryland, and Marine aviation had its official beginning.

23 May 1988: The V-22 Osprey, the world's first production tilt-rotor aircraft, made its debut during rollout ceremonies at Bell Helicopter Textron's Arlington, Texas, facility. More than 1,000 representatives from the military, industry, and media, gathered to hear various speakers, including Gen Alfred Gray, Commandant of the Marine Corps, praise the versatile rotor craft designed to meet the needs of 21st Century battlefields.

26 May 1969: Operation Pipestone Canyon began when the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines and 3d Battalion, 5th Marines began sweeps in the Dodge City/Go Noi areas southwest of Da Nang. It terminated at the end of June with 610 enemy killed in action at a cost of 34 Marines killed.

29 May 1991: Elements of a joint task force that included the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade departed the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Bangladesh after nearly two weeks of disaster relief operations following a devastating cyclone. The joint task force delivered tons of relief supplies using helicopters, C-130s, and landing craft in Operation Sea An-gel.



Getting to Know You

By: Frosty

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know your-

self but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy

nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. - Sun Tzu

I hate doing these; well I guess the beginning is as good a place as any. My name is Marcus W. Brast I was

born on 3 July 1970 in Houston, Texas. I grew up in Katy, Texas (a small suburb of Houston). My parents have lived

in the same house for since I was about 2 years old. I went to West Memorial Elementary and Junior High Schools. I

graduated from Katy High School in 1988. After graduating high school I attended Stephen F. Austin State University

in Nacogdoches, TX. I graduated from Stephen F. Austin in 1992 with double majors in Criminal Justice and Sociolo-

gy.

In 1993 I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps I served in Okinawa, Japan

(MACG-18 on MCAS Futenma); New Orleans, Louisiana (MARFORRES on NSA New Orleans); and Yuma, Arizo-

na (MAG-13 on MCAS Yuma). While in the Marine Corps my primary MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) was

that of an Intelligence Analyst (0231) and I also had a secondary MOS of Information Systems Coordinator (9986).

My clearance and job necessitated that I attend the U.S. Navy SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape)

course in Coronado, California. While stationed in New Orleans I met the woman who was to become my wife, Josie

Weisberg.

Josie and I met in either October or December of 1996 (depending on who you talk to) and were married in

July of 1997. In December of 1997 we had our first daughter Isabel Anastasia. In February of 1999 we had our se-

cond daughter Gabrielle Alexandra (Gabby). In December of 1999 we had our third daughter Rhiannon Abiageal

(Ahni).

I got out of the Marine Corps in October of 2000 and went to work for a cellular phone service provider in

California as their IT support for the West Coast (California, Arizona and Alaska). In June of 2002 I was a victim of

‘downsizing’ and lost my job. My family and I re-located to Texas. After a brief bit of time and a lot of looking and

even more luck, I found the job in Houston, TX were I now work. I work for an environmental consulting firm as

their IT Manager and Senior GIS Analyst; I fix computers and am a cartographer.



March 26, 2011 (saturday) - Earth Hour 8pm to 9pm (your local time).

April 1 [every year]: April Fool's Day.

April 3, 2011 (Sunday): WrestleMania 2011 - WWE WrestleMania XXVII in Atlanta, Georgia.

April 18, 2011 (Monday): Tax Day - last day to file federal taxes without penalty. Deadline has

been extended past the traditional April 15 date because Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls on April 15 this year.

U.S. debt per taxpayer is over $126,000 and growing by the second. (U.S. National Debt Clock)

Students? ALL OF YOU (even first graders) Have Debt To The Government of at least

$43,780.

April 21, 2010: Administrative Professionals Day (National Secretary's Day)

April 22, 2011: Good Friday (U.S. stock market is closed on this day)

April 22 [every year](on Friday in 2011): Earth Day

April 24, 2011: Easter Sunday

May 5 [every year]: Cinco de Mayo

May 7, 2011 (Saturday): Kentucky Derby horse race

May 8, 2011: Mother's Day [2nd Sunday in May]

May 21, 2011: Armed Forces Day [3rd Saturday in May]

May 30, 2011 (Monday): Memorial Day (observed)

June 14 [every year](on Tuesday in 2011): Flag Day

June 13-19, 2011: U.S. Open Golf Championship tournament

June 19, 2011: Father's Day [3rd Sunday in June]

Upcoming Holidays

By: Frosty

After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fel-

lows busy working.— Kenneth Grahame

http://www.usdebtclock.org/



Association Events

By: Frosty

“ We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my broth-

er; be he ne'er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition; .— William Shakespeare

April 23

- Pork Chops/Lake Livingston

April 29 - May 1

- Hill Country/Kerrville

May 14

- General Membership Meeting

May 30

- Memorial Day – Houston National Cemetery



Public Events

By: Frosty

“Fellowship is heaven, and lack of fellowship is hell; fellowship is life, and lack of fellowship is death; and

the deeds that ye do upon the earth, it is for fellowship's sake that ye do them.” .— William Morris

April 14 - 16, 2011 Bandera, Texas

7th Annual Oilman's Invitational Hill Country Ride

The rally will be held at Mansfield Park in Bandera. Gates open at 12:00 pm on Thursday. The rally is open to all bikers em-

ployed in any oilfield related industry. Events include a poker run, scenic rides, and more. All meals will be included. For

more information call (337) 580-1786, or go to http://oilmanshillcountryride.com.

April 15 - 17, 2011 South Padre Island, Texas

Beach and Biker Fest

Sponsored by Magic Valley Riders MC

The event will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre on South Padre Island. Events begin on Friday at 10:00

am. Events include poker runs, bike shows, bike games, burn out contests, bike parade, music, entertainment, contests and

more. For more information call (956) 412-0011, or go to http://www.beachnbikerfest.com.

April 15 - 17, 2011 Kemp , Texas

12th Annual April Absolute

Sponsored by Blacksheep MC Kaufman

Held at the Blacksheep Clubhouse, 9400 E Highway 175 in Kemp. Gates open at 2:00 pm on Friday. The event includes a

bike show and bike games. There will also be vendors, music and a 50/50 drawing. For more information call (903)262-8312,

(903)569-0239, .

April 15 - 17, 2011 Sinton, Texas

10th Annual Thunder in April

Held at Rob and Bessie Welder Park in Sinton The gates open at noon. The event will have a poker run and field events. For

more information call (361) 947-6400, or go to http://thunderriderscc.bravehost.com/.



April 16, 2011 Irving, Texas

3rd Annual Motorcycle Fun Run

The ride starts at Joe's Coffee shop in Irving. Registration is from 7:30 am to 10:00 am. The first bike goes out at 9:00 am

and the last bike goes out by 10:30 am. The ride fee includes breakfast. The 70 mile ride ends with a hotdog lunch, entertain-

ment, awards and more. The ride benefits Cook Children's Medical Center's neuroblastoma research program. For more infor-

mation call (972) 822-4452, or go to http://www.anewyearofhopefoundation.org.

April 16, 2011 Boerne, Texas

Thunder Run Texas Style to Benefit JDRF

Sponsored by Fire and Iron Firefighter Motorcycle Club Station 62

There will be two rides starting at Cascade Caverns in Boerne. Both rides begin at 10:00 am. The event includes bike games

including a slow race, bug kill, dirtiest bike contest, and weenie bite. There will also be 50/50 drawings, vendors, music and

more. For more information call 210-845-2918, or go to http://fireandiron62.org.

April 16, 2011 Kyle, Texas

Word of Life Rally

Sponsored by Word of Life Church

The event will be held at Word of Life Church, 400 Old Post Road in Kyle. The bike show starts at 9:00 am. There is no entry

fee for the show. The best bike will win a prize. For more information call (512) 983-4485 .

April 16, 2011 Porter, Texas

2011 Ride for the Bear

The event will start at Wal-Mart in Porter. The bikes will leave at 9:00 am. The 100 mile ride will have two stops and end in

Bacliff. The ride will end with food and an auction. All motorcycles are welcome. The proceeds will benefit the Lindsay Foun-

dation. For more information call (281) 399-2937, or go to http://www.lindsayfoundation.org.



April 16, 2011 Boerne, Texas

Ride to Restore Life

Sponsored by Javelina HD, UT Health Science Center, University Transplant Center, Donate Life Texas, Fiesta San Anto-

nio, Vital Alliance, AMR, Houses In San Antonio, and TequilaPartida

The event starts at Javelina Harley-Davidson, 29078 I-10 West in Boerne. Registration opens at 7:00 am. The escorted ride

leaves at 9:00 am. The fee is $25.00 for each person. The ride fee includes a t-shirt, pin, raffle ticket and lunch. For more

information go to http://www.thecircleforlife.com/mission.

April 16, 2011 Porter, Texas

2011 Ride for the Bear

The event starts at, Wal-Mart in Porter. The bikes will leave at 9:00 am. The ride will go 100 miles with two stops and end

with seafood and an auction. All motorcycles are welcome. The proceeds will go to the Lindsay Foundation. For more in-

formation call (281) 399-2937, or go to http://www.lindsayfoundation.org.

April 16, 2011 Wichita Falls, Texas

2nd Annual Biker Rodeo

The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls. Registration starts at 9:00 am and the games will begin at

10:00 am. The entry fee is $10.00 for each person. There will be bike games for 2 wheel and 3 wheel motorcycles. All types

of bikes are welcome. Plaques will be awarded for each game. The proceeds will go to CMA's Run for the Son. For more

information call (940) 574-4886, .

April 16, 2011 Glen Rose, Texas

Bikers for Grub Poker Run

Sponsored by BestMCRides

The event starts at Boot Scootin Bar South of Glen Rose on Hwy 144 South. Registration starts at 10:30 am and the first

bike leaves at 11:00 am. Prizes will be awarded for winning hands. There will also be door prizes. The poker run will benefit

the Somervell County Food Bank. For more information go to http://www.bikersforgrub.com.



April 16, 2011 Mt Pleasant, Texas

VFW 3986 Spring Poker Run

Sponsored by Mt Pleasant VFW Post 3986

The event starts at Mt Pleasant VFW, on Tankersley Rd. Registration is at 10:00am. The ride goes through the piney woods

of East Texas and end with cash prizes, door prizes, food, and games. All the proceeds go to Veteran benefits. For more in-

formation call (903) 572-9091, .

April 16, 2011 Tyler, Texas

Wounded Hearts in the Wind Again

Sponsored by Scooter Pete's & Viet Nam / Legacy Vets M/C

The rally will be held at, 14685 Hwy 155 South, Tyler. The gates open at 8:00 am. The fee is $20.00 for each person,

$35.00 for each couple and kids under 12 get in free. Activities include a bike show, bike games, fun run, vendors, music,

military displays and more. All the proceeds go to the foundation to get wounded soldiers back on their bikes. For more in-

formation call (903) 581-0810.

April 17, 2011 Granbury, Texas

Motorcycle Swap Meet

The motorcycle swap meet will be held at saddlebags Bar B Q, 3636 Highway 377. The swap meet begins at 7:00 am. Ven-

dor fees are $40.00 for a 10 X 10 space. The fee includes admission for one person. For more information .

April 17, 2011 Grapevine, Texas

Big Bike Run for Little Tryke Fund

Sponsored by Future Telecom

The event starts at Wilhoities, 432 S. Main Street in Grapevine. Registration begins at 11:00 am and the first bike will leave

at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $20.00 for each person. The ride ends with raffles and prizes. All the proceeds from this ride

will go to buy special therapeutic tricycles for children with disabilities. To http://www.bikes4trykes.org.



April 22 -24, 2011 Crawford, Texas

PaPa Smurf Memorial Spring Fling

Sponsored by CenTex RoadRiders

The event will be held at Tonkawa Falls Park in Crawford. Registration begins at 2:00 pm on Friday. The event includes a

fun run, bike shows, bike games, vendors, camping, music and more. The fun run begins at 8:00 am on Saturday. For more

information call (254) 913-0047, or go to http://www.cen-texroadriders.com.

April 22- 24, 2011 Sweetwater, Texas

10th Annual J.C. Roosters Motorcycle Rally & Cook Off

Sponsored by Sweetwater Jaycee Roosters

The event will be held at Lake Sweetwater, FM 1856 in Sweetwater, starting at 12:00 pm on Friday. The event will include

bike games, bike show, poker runs, vendors, music, food and more. The bike games will include the wiener bite, slow race,

road kill, keg roll, and more. Plaques will be awarded for 1st and 2nd places. The bike show will have several categories.

Trophies and plaques will be awarded to the winners. The poker runs will include a merchant run and, or a scenic run. Prizes

for best and worst hands will be awarded for each run. Camping and showers will be included with registration. Bike regis-

tration is $20.00 and includes a patch or pin, food and more. For more information call (325) 721-2293, .

April 23, 2011 Lockhart, Texas

1st Annual Benefit Country Fun Run

Sponsored by VFW Post 8927, Chuck's Leather, and Whizzerville Hall

The ride starts at VFW Post 8927 on South Highway 183 in Lockhart. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the first bike goes

out at 10:00 am. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The 140 mile ride through the country will

end with a people's choice bike show. Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third places. There will also be music,

a silent auction, food and more. All proceeds to benefit Pegasus Schools Inc., in Lockhart. For more information call (512)

738-0240, or go to http://www.chucksleather.com/Events.html.

April 23 - 24, 2011 Mexia, Texas

27th Annual Easter Run

Sponsored by Brotherhood of Bikers

The event starts at The Clubhouse in Mexia. The gates open at 9:00 am. Admission is $15.00 for adults, children 13 to 15

years old get in for $10.00, and children under 12 get in free. The event will include a poker run and field events. There will

also be vendors, music, camping and more. For more information call (254) 395-4640, .



April 27 - May 1, 2011 Somerville, Texas

Hawgs of Texas

The event starts at, 460 Welch Park Road in Somerville. The gates open Wednesday at 8:00 am. The event will have fun

runs, bike games, music and more. The bike games will include a slow race, honey I'm home, water bowl race, and others.

All bikes are welcome. For more information call (281) 859-5949, or go to http://www.hawgsoftexas.com.

April 29 - 30, 2011 Sweetwater, Texas

Ride for Wind

Sponsored by Availon, Shermco Industries, Crane Service Inc., GEXpro, MidPoint Bearing, Mersen, DX Electric Company,

Evans, SKF, Morgan AMT, and Schaeffler Group

The event will be held at Courtyard Square in Downtown Sweetwater. The bike show begins Friday at 6:00 pm. Prizes will

be awarded to the winners. On Saturday the ride begins at 9:00 am at the Holiday Inn. The 280 mile ride will end with

awards. There will also be music, vendors and more. For more information call (214) 697-7301, or go to http://

www.rideforwind.com.

April 30, 2011 Mesquite, Texas

Mayor's Canned Food Ride at Real Texas Festival

Sponsored by City of Mesquite

The event begins at Mesquite Rodeo Center,1700 Rodeo Drive in Mesquite. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride

leaves at 9:00 am. The police escorted ride will go through the streets of Mesquite. The fee is a canned good or $10.00. The

ride fee includes a pin. The ride will benefit Mesquite Social Services and Sharing Life Community Outreach. For more in-

formation call (972) 329-8319, or go to http://www.realtexasfestival.com.

April 30, 2011 Miller Grove, Texas

Miller Grove Vol. Fire Dept. Spring Fling Car & Motorcycle Show

Sponsored by Star 95.9 FM, Cumby Telephone, and Staceys Fish Fry

The motorcycle show will be held at Miller Grove High School in Miller Grove. Registration is from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The show is 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The fee is $25.00 for each bike. Trophies will be awarded for street stock, custom, tour-

ing, sportster, import classes and best of show. The event will also include a barbeque, prizes, 50/50 drawing, auctions, and

more. The proceeds will go to the fire department. For more information call (903) 348-7525, or go to http://

www.mgfdtexas.com.



April 30, 2011 McKinney, Texas

Ride for Relief

Sponsored by Family PowerSports, Bullwinkle's, Victory Marketing

The ride starts at the Family PowerSports, 2110 N Central Expressway in McKinney. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the

ride starts at 10:30 am. This 53 mile escorted ride goes through the Collin County towns of McKinney, Melissa, Blue Ridge

and Plano. The ride ends in Plano where there will be an auction, music, food and more. The ride will benefit Operation Vet-

eran Support and Relief Nursery of Collin County. For more information call (214) 563-4185, or go to http://

www.RideForRelief.webs.com/.

May 1, 2011 Humble, Texas

Houston Ride for Kids®

Sponsored by Honda Riders Club of America

The ride starts at Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway in Humble. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:45 am.

The escorted ride starts at 10:00 am. The ride fee is a minimum donation of $35.00. All bikes are welcome. Proceeds go to

the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® medical research and family support programs. For more information call 800-253-

6530, or go to http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/.

May 1, 2011 Gun Barrel City, Texas

American Legion Riders 1st Division Rally 2011

The event will be held at American Legion Post 310 in Gun Barrel City. The dice run begins at 10:00 am. The fee is $10.00

for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. There will also be bike games at 3:00 pm. For more information call (903) 288-7157,

or go to http://www.alrpost310.com/index.

May 6 - 8, 2011 Post, Texas

Post City Bike Fest

Sponsored by Performance Tires

The rally will take place at The Post Stampede Rodeo Arena, 1210 North Broadway Street in Post. Gates open at 10:00 am

on Friday. The event includes a poker run, bike show, bike games, burn out contest, vendors, music and more. For more in-

formation call (806) 548-7870, or go to http://www.postcitybikefest.com.



May 6 - 8, 2011 Ingleside, Texas

Cinco de Mayo 2011

Sponsored by Gypsy MC Int'l, Corpus Christi Chapter

The event will be held at Live Oak Park in Ingleside. Events begins at 5:00 pm on Friday. The event will include a fun run

around the bay, bike games, music, vendors, door prizes, raffles, camping, helicopter rides and more. Admission is $20.00

and includes refreshments and dinner on Saturday. For more information call (361) 425 1801 .

May 6 - 8, 2011 Luckenbach, Texas

Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally

Sponsored by Fredericksburg Optimist Club

The rally will be held at 412 Luckenbach Town Loop in Fredericksburg. Gates open at 9:00 am on Friday. Admission is

$45.00 per person. The event includes a hill country ride, road trip, vendors, games, music and more. For more information

call (830)997-8515, or go to http://www.hillcountryrun.com.

May 7, 2011 Marshall, Texas

Benefit Run for Cliff Williams

The ride starts at the Elks Lodge, 411 E Austin Street in Marshall. The first bike goes out at 10:00 am. The ride fee is $10.00

per hand. There is a limit of 2 hands per rider. The best hand will be awarded $250.00. The ride ends with food, music, auc-

tion and a raffle. Proceeds will go to Cliff Williams for medical expenses. For more information call (903) 407-9756 .

May 7, 2011 Pasadena, Texas

Bikers Against Breast Cancer

Sponsored by San Jacinto Harley Davidson and Hooter's Texas

The ride starts at San Jacinto Harley-Davidson, 3636 E. Sam Houston Parkway S in Pasadena. Registration begins at 8:30

am and the police escorted ride leaves at 10:30 am. The ride fee is $25.00 for the rider or $35.00 with a passenger. The first

100 survivors will receive a certificate for a dozen pink roses. All bikes are welcome. For more information call (281) 464-

5165, or go to http://www.babctexas.org/



May 12 - 15, 2011 Mt. Enterprise, Texas

Rally in the Crater

Sponsored by Rallys R Us

The rally will be held at Durango's Canyon, 1039 FM 1798 W. near Mt. Enterprise. Gates open at 12:00 pm. The event will

include bike games, bike show, rides, vendors, a fun run, swimming, music, contests and more. Trophies will be awarded to

bike show winners. You must be 21 years of age or older to be admitted. Entry into all events is included in the rally admis-

sion price. Admission includes primitive tent camping. For more information call 903-938-2995, or go to http://

www.rallyinthecrater.com.

May 12 - 15, 2011 Beaumont, Texas

Texas State H.O.G. Rally

Sponsored by

Onsite registration begins at 12:00 pm at Ford Park in Beaumont. Events include bike games, bike show, rides, vendors, en-

tertainment, and more. H.O.G. Rallies are open to H.O.G. members and their guests only. To http://

www.txstatehogrally.com.

May 13 - 14, 2011 Port Lavaca, Texas

Cruise Fest

Sponsored by Cruisers Motorcycle Club

The event takes place at the Light House Beach Pavilion in Port Lavaca. Event begins on Friday at 5:00 pm. Entry fee is

$20.00 per person and the first 150 to register will receive a t-shirt. The event includes a fun run, bike show, contests, food,

vendors and music. Proceeds go to needy children and families. For more information call (361) 648-0192 .

May 13 - 15, 2011 Oglesby, Texas

Brotherhood of Bikers 16th Annual May Day Run

The event will be held at, 121 McKelvain Street in Olgesby. The gate opens at 12:00 pm on Friday. Admission is $15.00 for

each person. The event includes bike games, a bike show, vendors, music and more. For more information call (254) 383-

3393, or go to http://www.brotherhoodofbikers.com.



May 14 - 15, 2011 Georgetown, Texas

Bikers for Vets

Sponsored by In Country Viet Nam Motorcycle Club

The events start at Hardtails Bar and Grill in Georgetown. There will be a ride each day beginning at 10:00 am. One of the

rides will go to Temple. Benefits the Veterans in VA Hospitals. For more information go to http://www.bikers4vets.org.

May 20 - 22, 2011 Ingleside, Texas

Rumble in the Park Bike Rally

The event will be held at North Simmons park in Ingleside. The rally will start at 12:00 pm on Friday. The event includes a

bike fun run, vendors, food, biker games, a bike show and entertainment. The fee is $20.00 for each person for all 3 days or

a one day pass for $10.00. For more information call (361) 776-2906, (888) 899-2906, or go to http://

www.inglesidetxchamber.org.

May 21, 2011 Joshua, Texas

Open Door Food Bank Motorcycle Benefit

Sponsored by Open Door Church

The ride starts at Open Door Church, 301 South Main Street in Joshua. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the last bike goes

out by 11:00 am. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride will go to Hico and return to Josh-

ua for food, music, door prizes and more. The ride will benefit the Open Door Food Bank. For more information call (817)

228-6334 .

May 21 - 22, 2011 The Colony, Texas

The Hard Butt Ride

The rides start at the Whataburger and Wal-Mart parking lot in The Colony. Riders will choose either the SaddleSore 1000

which goes 1000 miles in 24 hours or the Bun Burner Gold 1500 that travels 1500 miles in 24 hours. Registration begins at

3:30 am and rides start at 5:00 am on May 21st. Rides will go to Tulsa, Oklahoma and back to The Colony. To http://

www.hardbuttride.weebly.com.



May 27 - 29, 2011 Longview, Texas

Party in the Pines

Sponsored by Harley Shop, Yamaha Sports Center, LOBO, American Classifieds, Coors, White Oak State Bank

The event will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds Complex, 1123 Jaycee Drive in Longview. Registration begins Friday

at 12:00 pm. The event includes a memorial parade, joker run, rides, bike show, and more. For more information call (903)

759-1948, or go to http://www.pinerally.com/.

May 28, 2011 Seguin, Texas

87's Memorial Day Run

Sponsored by Dirty's Bar & Que

The ride starts at 46th and Elm Grove Road in Seguin. The first bike goes out at 10:00 am. The fee is $15.00 for the rider

and $5.00 for passenger this includes a meal. The ride ends with auction and live music. The ride will benefit the Disabled

American Veterans Post 61. For more information call (361) 645-4689, or go to http://www.fireandiron87.com/.

May 28 - 29, 2011 Houston, Texas

South Texas Biker Jam And Expo

Held at Reliant Arena in Houston. Doors open at 10:00 am both days. the event will include a swap meet, exhibits, competi-

tions, demo rides, stunt riders, music, and more. Vendor information and fees were not given. For more information call 281

-852-3611 or 832-359-2708, or go to http://www.sotxbikerjam.com.

May 30, 2011 Midland, Texas

12th Annual Ride to Remember

The event starts at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial at Midland International Airport. Registration begins at 6:30 am and the

ride leaves at 9:30 am. The ride will take us through Midland and end in Andrews with services, lunch and entertainment.

For more information call (432) 413-5221, .



June 16 - 19, 2011 West Tawakoni, Texas

Wet 'N' Wild Rally

The rally will be held in West Tawakoni City park along Lake Tawakoni. The gates open at 8:00 am on Thursday. Admis-

sion is $20.00 if pre-registered by June 1st. The entry is $30.00 at the gate. The event includes a fun run, bike show, bike

games, vendors, music, and more. There is no additional charge for the fun run or to enter the bike show. Awards will be

given to the winners of the fun run. The bike show will have various classes and trophies will be awarded to the winners.

The proceeds will benefit Veterans. For more information call (903) 447-0637, or go to http://wetnwildrally.net.

June 17 - 19, 2011 Wills Point, Texas

Bare Butt Bike Rally

Sponsored by Pondarosa Resort

The clothing optional rally will be held at Pondarosa Resort, 32891 State Highway 64 in Wills Point. The rally begins on

Saturday at 11:00 am. Events include a bike show, bike games, bonfires, tent camping and more. Bike games include a wee-

nie bite, slow race, ring joust, and ball drop. Plaques will be awarded to winners. All bikes will be judged in a single class

for the bike show. Plaques will be awarded to winners. The fee is $60.00 per person for all weekend. For more information

call (903) 865-1104, or go to http://pondarosaresort.com.

June 26, 2011 Humble, Texas

Motorcycle Ride

Sponsored by Coaches Sports Bar, Escapade 2001,U of H, Xtreme Athletic Wear, Goody Bag, B Bad Sports, Rainchild,

Downfall, and Texas Xtreme Cheer

The event starts at Coaches Sports Bar and Grill, 5304 Fm 1960 Road in Humble. Registration is from 9:00 am to 9:30 am

and the bikes will leave at 10:00 am. The ride fee includes a t-shirt and barbeque. The event will also have live music, 50/50

raffle, and more. The proceeds will go to My Cheerleading Scholarship. For more information call (281) 852-6956, or go to

http://mycheerleadingscholarship.com.

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