Monthly Archive for August, 2010

Jordon Area Ride

September 18, 2010

Assemble at College Station at: 10:30 AM (following Chapter meeting)

Stands up at: 11:00 AM (later if meeting runs long)

Depart College Station heading South on College Street to Hwy 412. Left onto bypass & follow 412 East. Turn right and stay on 62/412 to Viola. Right onto Ark 223 heading South. Ark 223 to Pineville. Right onto 177 North to Roscos on the right. Leave Roscos going North on 177 to Salesville. At Hwy 5 turn right heading North to Mountain Home. 69.82 miles, 2 hours ride time.

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Mountains, Music and Motorcycles

Chapter booth at 2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles

Chapter booth at 2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles

“I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41)

Saturday, August 21, 2010, following the Chapter 24 membership meeting, most of the chapter made our way to Mountain View to work the Chapter booth at the 2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles festival.

Our president, Bill Patrick, and his wife Fran had made the trip the night before to setup the booth and get everything ready. We had water, ice, tracts, Bibles and a friendly smile for every one of the hundreds of visitors who stopped by our booth. With temperatures in the high 90′s, and the heat index well into the triple digits, our iced bottles of water seemed especially cool and refreshing. It’s safe to say we were the most popular stop in our area.

2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles

2010 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles

By mid-afternoon we had handed out over 500 bottles of water, met hundreds of new friends, given pocket testaments to dozens and membership applications to dozens more; and most of all, we had fulfilled the Lord’s command to give a cup of water in His name.

Many thanks to Bill and Fran, Warren and Lois, Charlie and Diana, George, Jim, John and Marilyn, and the entire Chapter for this wonderful ministry event.

See all the pictures of the event on our Gallery page.

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August 24, 2010 Meeting

George opened with prayer

Secretary’s report read, Charlie made a motion to accept 2nd by Marilyn.

Treasurer’s report read, motion made to by Charlie and 2nd by Diana.

Old Business

Rides: Supper and day rides were discussed.

Upcoming rides scheduled:

  • September 18th, after meeting, Roscoe’s
  • September 25. Three Rivers Bikers Church is sponsoring a ride. Hand outs
    for this ride will be available at the next chapter meeting.
  • October 9th, Honor ride for Police/Fireman/Military in Mammoth Springs.
    This can be checked out @ www.springrivervalley.com. Or call Darrell @
    870.930.6770
  • October 23rd, fall color ride
  • November 13th, Mammoth Springs ride.
  • January 1st 2011 Polar bear Ride.

Road pick up, date set, September 28 @ 6 PM.

Kettle Korn sale discussed. Dates for sale are November 19th & 20th.

Garage Sale, shelved to late March or early April 2011, too many things
going on thru end of year to do one this year.

Meals for shut-ins at Thanks giving and Christmas.

George made a motion to close, 2nd by Diana.

George closed in prayer.

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Backpack Ride Raises $3,000+

Bill and John at Backpack Sign In

Bill and John at Backpack Sign In

Road Riders For Jesus Chapter 24 participated in the 2010 Backpack benefit ride. The backpack program is designed to send backpacks or bags full of food home with children during the school year who may not otherwise get adequate nutrition over the weekend. Event organizers reported that the event raised over $3,000 for the children.

RRJ Chapter 24 helped with registration and provided much needed water to riders along the route.

Charlie and Warren at Backpack Sign In

Charlie and Warren at Backpack Sign In

Bill, John, Charlie and Warren greeted over 120 Backpack riders from the registration tables. Greeting old friends and making new ones, our Chapter was right up front with handshakes and Chapter 24 cards.

Once the ride started, the near 100 degree temperatures and blazing sun changed the need from registration to refreshment. Warren’s trike, equipped with a cooler full of ice and bottles of water, was a popular stop at the half-way point.

John and Marilyn From Baxter Bulletin Article on Backpack Ride

John and Marilyn From Baxter Bulletin Article on Backpack Ride

John and Marilyn were featured in Baxter Bulletin’s article on the Backpack ride.

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