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Motor Officer Agility Demonstration

Published on July 16, 2011 in Events. 0 Comments
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Motor Officer and Instructor Wes Symonds

Nationally Recognized Champion
Wes Symonds

Will Ride The

Mountain Home Police Motorcycle

at the

We Can make a Difference Benefit Ride
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Wes Symonds, son of our own Warren Symonds, is a nationally recognized Motor Officer, instructor and champion competitor.  Wes has finished in the top five in Motor Officer Agility competition in Memphis, Bloomington, New York, and Baton Rouge.

Members of Road Riders for Jesus, Chapter 24, have the privileged to host Wes as he rides the Mountain Home police motorcycle in agility demonstrations as part of the We Can Make A Difference Benefit Ride.

Wes will demonstrate slow maneuvering through a complicated competition course setup on the Century 21, LeMac parking lot during the benefit activities at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM, July 23.

LOCATION: Century 21 LeMac Realty East
40 Plaza Way, Mountain Home Arkansas 72653
Across from  the Mountain Home, Arkansas  Wal-Mart Supercenter at the East end of the Highway 62 Bypass.

QUESTIONS: 870-404-8877 Candy Barnes

SIGN UP: begins at 8:30, no need to pre-register.

RIDE: at 10:00 (route maps provided, including water stops) approximately 1 hour ride.

FREE food begins at 11:00
Provided by First Security Bank
The grills will be smokin’

MUSIC: by DJ Peace! Bob Van Haaren…Thanks Bob for kickin’ out the jams!

ENTERTAINMENT: Also, competition rider Wes Symonds will thrill us with his Motorcycle Agility and Braking demonstration, sponsored by Road Riders for Jesus. Come by and check it out, even if you don’t ride…and drop some money in the donation can.

Door Prizes!! 50/50 Drawing! Raffle items!

SPONSORS: ABATE Dist 16 and Century 21 LeMac Realty East, Century 21 LeMac Realty, First Security Bank and The Baxter Bulletin invite you to participate in this worthy cause.

DONATE: You don’t have to ride to donate! Come on out and see the bikes…listen to the THUNDER! Or just donate to the Food Bank, directly into the Back Pack Account…And help us help these kids.

ALL FUNDS generated by this Benefit Ride will go to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, to be earmarked for the Back Pack program for disadvantaged school children in the Baxter County Schools.

OUR CAUSE: The Back Pack program provides food to children who don’t have enough to eat over the weekends. Kids who live in households where food is not a priority. Kids who get most of their nutritional needs met by the school breakfast and lunch programs. There are hungry children right here in Baxter County. The Back Pack program sends food home with them, to help them get thru the weekend.

These kids need our help, at a time when their brains and their minds are developing, to grow into well rounded adults. Let’s all work together to make this Benefit a ride to remember!
Let’s show Baxter County what we can do!

YOU can make a difference in a childs’ life.

Thanks for your support,
Candy Barnes
870-404-8877 for questions

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July 2011 Cookout

Published on July 11, 2011 in Events and Fellowship. 0 Comments
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Oh, it was HOT!

It was 102 in the shade and the humidity was just as high. But nothing will stop RRJ24 from fellowship and FOOD!

We gathered at Warren’s for an old fashioned back yard cookout with George’s hotdogs roasted over an open fire, Warren’s chili, Charlie Reed’s pasta, and more salads and deserts than I could count. The food was oh, so good.

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George and Joey perform their magic.

Then we sat around the camp fire…. well actually we stayed away from the camp fire. It was so hot the grass caught fire and we had to get out the hose to put it out.

But a good time was had by all.

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Warren's new Harley Davidson Screamin Eagle

Also, we had the first peek at Warren’s new Screamin Eagle. He just took delivery yesterday, so this was a real treat. Soon it will be off to the shop for a trike conversion. We can’t wait to see it when it is done.

More pictures are (here).

 

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July 2011 Kettlecorn Sales

Published on July 9, 2011 in Events and Fund Raisers. 0 Comments
Chaplain George in deep meditation.

Chaplain George in deep meditation. (click to enlarge)

The chapter begins its July 2011 fundraiser with a vigorous effort to top the 2010 kettlecorn sales record.

The first day did not break any records, (I wonder why?) but did bring in needed funds for the Road Riders for Jesus ministry activities.

The chapter sold over 100 bags of kettlecorn and pork rinds and ended the first day tired, but thankful to God for the blessings.

Presitent Bill demonstrating winning sales techniques

President Bill demonstrating winning sales techniques. (Click to enlarge)

Our second day brought out the really big guns. President and chief salesman Bill Patrick showed us all how to pound more sales out of the innocent Wal-Mart customers who passed by our table.

Our two day fundraising efforts at Wal-Mart generated nearly as much as we made last year. Many thanks to our chapter members who worked long and “HOT” hours to promote our ministry, bless the public and raise funds for International. And special thanks to non-members Joey Rae, Kelly Lane, Dustin lane and Rebecca Lane who helped us Friday when we had limited membership coverage.

Praise the Lord!

More pictures from the event are located (here).

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Fort Smith Memorial Day Run

Published on June 2, 2011 in Chapter Rides and Events. 0 Comments

DSCN1373.JPG After the destruction caused by the tornado that hit Joplin, we decided to cancel our Memorial Day ride to Precious Moments. The motel where we planned to stay called to say they needed the rooms for recovery workers. We checked to see if we could help, but there was no room for us to stay in the area.

After much discussion, we finally decided to take our Memorial Day ride to Fort Smith. Bill and Fran led the way because they know the area so well.

It was a great ride and we had the opportunity to see some Arkansas history at the fort. On the way back, we traveled route 7 through the Boston Mountains. The vistas were breathtaking.

Click (here) to see the entire gallery of photos.

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Rider / Passenger Safety Class

Published on March 8, 2011 in Events and State Events. 0 Comments
Carl Crackel, International Director of RRJ

Carl Crackel, International Director of RRJ

Arkansas Chapters of Road Riders for Jesus will be hosting a Rider / Passenger Motorcycle Safety Class conducted by Carl Crackel, International Director of RRJ. The cost will be $10 per person to cover class materials.

Date: April 9, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Evangel Temple
1110 S. 12th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Directions: From Interstate 40, take I-540 to the Rogers Avenue West exit. Go west on Rogers Avenue until you get to the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Rogers Avenue. Turn left at the traffic light onto Greenwood Avenue. Go south to a traffic light on the corner of Dodson Avenue and Greenwood Avenue. Turn right onto Dodson. Evangel Temple is on the corner of S. 12th Street and Dodson Avenue (on the right). We are just down the street from Sparks Hospital.


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Food Bank Donation

Published on January 15, 2011 in Events. 0 Comments

On January 15, 2011, Road Riders for Jesus Chapter 24 donated $500 to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas (FBNCA). More information on FBNCA can be found on their website at: http://www.foodbanknca.org. We hope to continue our relationship with FBNCA in 2011 through participation in fund raisers and additional donations.

RRJ 24 President Bill Patrick presents $500 check to FBNCA Chairman Deb Stanuch

RRJ 24 President Bill Patrick presents $500 check to FBNCA Chairman Deb Stanuch

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Polar Bear Ride

Published on December 12, 2010 in Chapter Rides and Events. 0 Comments

FREE RIDE – Everyone Welcome
START THE YEAR RIGHT
BIKE BLESSING

Polar Bear Ride

January 1, 2011

Polar Bear Ride

10:00 AM Assemble at College Station
1560 College St., Mountain Home

10:30 AM Stands up! – Route determined by conditions

12:00 Noon Return to College Station for Bike Blessing
Chile, Hot Dogs, Coffee, Soft Drinks FREE

Polar Bear Pins – $6.00

Year Bars – $2.00

Bike Blessing badge – FREE

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Kettle Korn Fund Raiser / Recruiting

Published on November 16, 2010 in Events and Fund Raisers. 0 Comments

The Chapter is selling Kettle Korn in front of both doors at the Mountain Home Wal-Mart.

Friday, Novermber 19 – 8:30 – 4:00

Saturday, Novermber 20 – 8:30 – 4:00

To all who have volunteered to work, THANK YOU!

Everyone is welcome to drop by on your motorcycles and help. We need all of the motorcycles we can get to attract attention and generate interest.

This is a  great opportunity for recruiting and evangelism in addition to raising funds for our Winter ministry programs.

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Fall Foliage Ride

Published on October 19, 2010 in Chapter Rides and Events. 0 Comments

October 23, 2010
Scenic Ark 7 from Harrison to Russellville wonders through the Ozark Mtns. and through the Ark Grand Canyon. The Fall Foliage along this route is some of the best in the State. The Road Riders for Jesus Chapter 24 Fall Foliage Ride will follow much of this route at the perfect time of year to behold the beauty of God’s wonderful creation here in Arkansas.

Assemble at College Station at: 8:00 AM

Stands up at: 8:30 AM

Depart College station heading south to 62/412. Go west to Harrison. Turn right of Ark 7 south to Pelsor. Take Ark 16 left to Ark 27. Turn left follow Ark 27 to Ark 14. Take ark 14 to Yellville. Turn right on 62 take east to Mt. Home. Approx. 200 miles.


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Pig Trail Ride

Published on September 23, 2010 in Chapter Rides and Events. 0 Comments
Diana, Charlie, Bill, Fran, Marilyn, Cornell on the Pig Trail

Diana, Charlie, Bill, Fran, Marilyn, Cornell on the Pig Trail

Recently we took the Pig Trail ride along AR 23 between St. Paul and Ozark. Sorry, no pictures of the 19 mi. ride winding through the Boston Mountains. There wasn’t even time for a long look as we cornered, shifted and held on! This shot is from AR 123 as we made our way back north. Check out some shots in our gallery from the end of the trail, and the great rib joint in Ozark, AR. where we had dinner.

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