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Sunday August
29th at Saint Joseph
This Sunday,
Parade Members will again participate in what has become an exciting
tradition in the Parade Organization, the Ride-in Bike Show and Party at the
Saint Joseph Carondelet Center in Chicago. Each year we visit the
young men at Saint Joseph's and share our motorcycles with them.
They are always eager to see the bikes up close, and will undoubtedly ask
countless questions about them. The boys stage a Bike Show where they decide
the winners and present their awards. There are also bike games,
bike rides, and lots of tire kicking. We will bring refreshments
and gifts to the youngsters, which ends a day they won't soon forget.
Come join us by meeting at Pindos Restaurant, Archer and Pulaski, for
breakfast, then heading, as a group, to the Center at 12:30pm.
That's this Sunday! Call Cooch for details, 773-581-5658.
The
Green Ribbon Rally
The TFT Parade Organization was again a
supporting sponsor of the 2004 Green Ribbon Motorcycle Ride and Rally, held
this past June. The event actually began at three different locations in
the north, west, and southern suburbs, where riders gathered to begin the
Observation Rides to the Rally site at the Plumber's Union Hall in the Loop. The
three groups met on Lake Shore Drive, near the Buckingham Fountain, and headed
south to the Museum of Science and Industry. The riders then headed north and
took a break at Soldier Field, before heading for the rally site. The
Rally offered many interesting segments, including vendors booths, silent and
live auctions, a bike raffle, great food, a bike show, and live music. The
Master of Ceremonies was our distinguished Parade President Robert Kuczera, and
George Wendt, Norm from "Cheers", was on hand and graciously signed
autographs and posed for pictures. It was a great event and a great way to
support the UIC research into Gastro-Intestinal Liver Diseases.
2004 Parade Meeting
Schedule
The 2004 Parade Meeting
Schedule has just been announced. The new season will begin with The Kick-off
Party on Saturday, September 18. The Kick-off Party and all the
General Meetings will be held at the Stempien VFW Post at 47th Street and
Tripp Avenue. The Kick-off Party starts at 5pm, and all General Meetings
start at 7:30pm. The Northside Meetings are held at the Headquarters of
the Latin American Motorcycle Association at 3519 West Fullerton Avenue in
Chicago and begin at 8pm. For more information on all Parade related
activities visit the Parade Website Calendar at http://chicagolandtft.org/calendar.htm .
2004 Kick-off
Party Saturday, September 18, 2004
Financial
Gift Presentation Friday, September 24, 2004
General
Meeting #1 Friday, October 1, 2004
General Meeting #2 Friday, October 15, 2004
General Meeting #3 Friday, October 29, 2004
General Meeting #4 Friday, November 5, 2004
General Meeting #5 Friday, November 12, 2004
General Meeting #6 Friday, November 19, 2004
General Meeting #7 Friday, December 3, 2004
Northside
Meeting #1 Friday, October 8, 2004
Northside Meeting #2 Friday, October 22, 2004
Northside Meeting #3 Thursday, November 11, 2004
Northside Meeting #4 Thursday, November 18, 2004
TFT
Motorcycle Parade Sunday, December 5, 2004
De-Briefing
Meeting Friday, December, 17, 2004
The 27th Ward
Stay-in-School Parade-August 28
The 27th Ward Stay-in-School Parade will be
held on Saturday, August 28. For many years the Parade Organization
has participated in this parade. The riders enjoy showing their bikes,
and the spectators sure enjoy seeing them. Riders are needed to
participate. Meet at the Koffee Kettle Restaurant at 5900 West 63rd
Street at 8:30am for breakfast, and leave for the parade at 9:30am. Call
Cooch for details.
Poker Run to
benefit Fireman Jim McMahon-August 28
Please join us in raising
money to help offset medical expenses for Chicago Firefighter Jim McMahon who
was paralyzed on March 29, 2004. Jim was at Arizona Bike Week when his life
took an unexpected turn. Start at 115 Bourbon Street, at 3359 West 115th
Street in Merrionette Park, 60803, at 10am. End at E.J. Karrs at 4275
Grand Ridge Road in Verona, 60479. Food and entertainment provided at
the end, and on-sight camping available. Hotels in nearby Morris.
A 1955 Harley-Davidson Pan Head, which has been fully restored, will be
raffled off. Prices for the raffle tickets are $20.00. For
more info call Larry Anoman, 312.446.9436, or Dawn Valloni, 708.425.5812, or
Rocco Rocasalva, 773.233.9760.
Saint
Joseph Bike Show-August 29
This Sunday, Parade
Members and their friends, will ride out to visit the young gentlemen at The
Saint Joseph Carondelet Center on East 35th Street. The boys love to see
our bikes, and most members will admit that they enjoy sharing their cycles
with the boys. The kids conduct their own bike show and motorcycle
games, and look forward to getting motorcycle rides from the bikers. This
is always a great time as we bring refreshments and gifts to the youngsters.
Meet at Pindos Restaurant at Archer and Pulaski Avenues for breakfast,
then ride together to Saint Joseph's at 12:30pm. Call Captain Cooch at
773-581-5658 for details.
Tinley Park Garage
Sale-September 11
Come to the greatest garage sale anywhere! The Tinley
Park Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, September 11. Not only is
this an exciting event to attend, but the TFT Parade Organization will benefit
from the day's action, just like last year. Volunteers are needed on the
day of the event, and on the days prior to the event To help, or for
more info, please email Pat Quinn at the TFT Parade Website.
2004
Kick-off Party-September 18
The 27th
year of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade will begin with the
2004 Kick-off Party on Saturday, September 18th. Come to the Stempien
VFW, at 47th Street and Tripp Avenue, for an evening of fun, and an
opportunity to learn more about the Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade
Organization. For a $10 donation you can enjoy an evening of
food, music, raffles, and lots of fun and surprises with the members
of the Parade Organization. This year's special entertainment will
feature TFT Parade Member, the one and only Tony Rome. And anyone who
wishes to become a TFT Parade Volunteer, will have their $10 donation applied
toward a one year membership in the Parade Organization. Current
TFT Parade Members will be admitted for $5. The doors open at 5pm.
Don't miss it!
Financial
Gift Presentations--September 24
The Financial Gift
Presentation Night will take place on Friday, September 24, 2004.
This evening the TFT Parade Organization will distribute the funds that
have been generated through the sales of Parade merchandise, raffle tickets,
donations, etc. Representatives from dozens of
charity groups, families and individuals will be present to accept our gifts.
The Stempien VFW Post will host the festivities beginning at
7:30pm.
Benefit for Rita
Stevenson-September 25
This event will benefit TFT Member, Rita
Stevenson, the 27-year-old mother of three little boys, who has also been
raising her three nieces for the past six years. This young woman has
endured more hardship in the past several years than anyone should ever have
to. Rita was diagnosed with a large pituitary tumor in her brain that will
require a craniotomy to remove. As you
can imagine, their current financial state is not good, and we anticipate that
the situation will only degrade as Rita has not been able to work since
discovering the tumor, and will not be able to return to work for several
months after her brain surgery. We are hoping to ease her burden
just a little so that she can go into this challenge with a positive outlook
and attitude.
Braidwood
Knights of Columbus Toy Drive and Poker Run-October 9
The Knights of Columbus located in
Braidwood, Illinois will sponsor a toy drive and a poker run on Saturday,
October 9. The activities will start at the K C Hall at 75 South Hickory
in Braidwood. Poker Run participation costs $10 for solo riders and $15
for couples, plus a new toy donation. Includes raffles, door prizes and
food. Help make the first year a success. Call Dan Belcher at
815-458-0035 for more details.
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