Here is our January, 1998 Newsletter
Happy New Year everyone. Being an editor is all new work for me guys, so please help me out. If anyone has some exciting news or not so exciting news to share with the rest of us, please let me know. I will be more then happy to pass it on--within reason.
DIRECTOR'S CORNER
Hope everybody had a great holiday season. Santa was good to the First Lady and myself-we got a new Road King. I was able to put on about 30 miles when we had the warm spell in January and now I have to wait till the spring to ride again.
The club had a good turnout for it's annual holiday party in Lake George. The event was held at the Meeting Place. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. Everyone I talked to had a great time. It was a great way to kick off the new year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Carol Casey and her staff of elves for their work for the Christmas families sponsored by the club. They did a great job shopping, wrapping and delivering the gifts to the families. Because of their efforts and the generosity of club members, we were to help these less fortunate families have a good Christmas. Everybody involved in this effort should give yourselves a pat on the back because you did good!!!
Carol Casey was this years recipient of the Director's Award. This award is given to the person who I feel made the extra effort to make the club a success. She always did this extra work with a smile. Congratulations Carol!
Well that's about it for now. The club is already starting to plan it's annual charity ride. We need everybody's help to make it a success. Don't be afraid to volunteer and help out. The more-the merrier!!
Till next month. Be safe.
Joe T.
MCDERMOTT'S CORNER
Well he has finally arrived....Paula and Tom's son arrived around 8:17 am Thursday, January 15th. Young master Harrold was 7 lbs. 2 oz. and 19 inches long, so his proud parents tell us.
After doing the inventory we would like to ask those of you that have special ordered items here to please stop by and pick them up. There is a lot of money tied up in these items and we need to get them off the shelves.
Brad and I will be heading out to Phoenix at the end of the month for preview of the new goodies you will all be seeing in the spring. We will keep you posted.
Till next month....
Tom, Alma, and the folks
The Christmas families that we sponsored this past year were more than pleased -- again. They were single families with a child and mom. With the generosity of the club, donations from club members and the hard work from the staff at McDermott's, we were able to supply a nice Christmas dinner and Santa was able to fulfill their wish list and bring a little something for mom too. Thanks everyone.
For those who didn't attend the holiday party, what a good time you missed. Great food, fantastic service and dancing. The Meeting Place couldn't do enough to accommodate us, but that's probably because the Amorosi's were there!
Ten $25 gift certificates were donated by McDermott's and drawn by ten lucky winners. Carol Casey was very surprised, not to mention speechless, to win a dedication award. Two birthday's were also celebrated during the festivities.
Roy Johnson is a big 29, and by coincidence, Diane Collins is 29 too.
REMEMBER --club dues are now due. $5 a year will get you this great news letter and a lot of fun. Go for it!
COME ONE - COME ALL
The next club meeting will be held at the Moreau Cafe in South Glens Falls on February 15th. As usual, breakfast begins at 9:30 and the meeting will start promptly at 10:30. The executive board meetings will now be held on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 at McDermott's shop. The next scheduled is on February 13th. What a great way to keep in touch and to let us know what's going with you.
For new club members who want to dress like the rest of us, club shirts are for sale at retail cost at McDermott's shop.
POKER RUN!
It's time again to think of our annual Poker Run. By an unanimous vote at the January meeting, the club will dedicate the poker run to the Double H Whole in the Woods Ranch. Active chairpersons, Sally Stevely and Diane Collins, are putting their heads together to plan another great year for a great worthwhile cause. Everyone is asked to make suggestions and express their opinions in the up-coming monthly meetings. Once again, we need everyones support and generosity to make this poker run another great success. One donation or contribution from each member will make this event a huge success.
AMA NEWS
Harvey Collins has new sign up sheets for those who are interested in renewing their AMA membership for another year. New members are greatly welcome. Support your "Rights to Ride."
George Polunci once again is interested in taking a safety riding course this spring. Hudson Valley Community College is sponsoring this program. Contact George if you too are interested.
CONGRATULATIONS!
To Paula and Tom Harrold for their new bundle of joy - and it's not a new bike! Thomas Joseph Harrold (yes, we have another Tom on our hands) and mom are doing just fine. Happy sleeping guys!
FEBRAURY BIRTHDAY'S
Jerry Powers Febraury 8
Carol Casey Febraury 9
Cata Tkacheff Febraury 11
George Polunci Febraury 25
Fumiko Baird Febraury 29
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYBODY. It's only another year!
JOKE OF THE MONTH
Q: Who is the smartest in the world?
A: Not God. He's been kicked out of every school.