September
 2008
Activity Report

 

September 6th

This is a Confirmed TN3" Mission

!!!! Call to Action !!!!


5th Annual
911 Rememberence Ride
Sponcered by
the
Blue Nights & Red Knights

We will be meeting at
Knoxville Harley Davidson
on Clinton Hwy

Please be fueled and ready
to go upon arrival

Kickstands up at 8:30am

Ride Captain # 1

 Ride Captain #2

Point Man

Tail Gunner

Ed Spomer

 Jeff Zurrett

Route Plan
Knoxville Worlds Fair Site to 275 to I 75 to Exit 122 to Norris Dam
and then to and down 25 W ending up at Coyote Joes

In an effort to keep everyone as safe and happy as possible
please speak to the ride captain and let him know of any limitations you may have, such as being a new rider, small a fuel capacity, small bladder capacity, speed limitations, fear of heights, opposition to authority, ect.

We will make every concession we can to make this event as safe as possible.

TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net


Saturday
9/13/2008

In light of the Daniel Morris Poker Run we have shifted gears
so This Ride has been Cencelled

September TN3 Chapter Fun Ride

We will be riding to Ozone Falls and The Ozone Fire Tower Overlook stopping in Rockwood for burgers on the way back

This is a cool ride, Ozone Fall’s is an area where they do a lot of repelling and there is a Fire Tower overlook near by that you can see the entire Tennessee Valley.

Ride Captain # 1

 Ride Captain #2

Point Man

Tail Gunner

Ed Spomer

 Jeff Zurrett

Route Plan

11 to 68w then 27 north to 70 west to ozone falls

In an effort to keep everyone as safe and happy as possible
please speak to the ride captain and let him know of any limitations you may have, such as being a new rider, small a fuel capacity, small bladder capacity, speed limitations, fear of heights, opposition to authority, ect.

We will make every concession we can to make this event as safe as possible.

TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net


Saturday
9/13/2008

This is a Confirmed TN3" Mission

!!!! Call to Action !!!!



Poker Run
So We Never Forget Our Fallen Hero's

In Honor of SSGT Danial Morris
Killed in the line of Duty on November 26th 2006

This event is also to help raise
the remaining moneys for Danial's Bust

Operation Never Forget works out the costs of the Bust
but come to find out it's up to Family to provide the necessary moneys
for the pedestal to set it upon so:

Daniel's Family was still lacking funds (for the base) of the bronze bust of SSGT. Daniel Morris.
They have been working hard to raise the needed funds so we all did our best to help them out,
Not to mention it was another chance to vist / meet Daniel's family and show them that Daniel as well as them will not be forgotten.

We met at
Quaker Steak & Lube
Kickstands went up at 10:30am for the ride to Coyote Joe's

In the end this event just like the last one was a great success as it helped raise over $2,300.00 and riders of the 40som scooters had a great time doing it.

Ride Captain # 1

 Ride Captain #2

Point Man

Tail Gunner

Ed Spomer

 Jeff Zurrett

Route Plan

"See the Event flyer"

In an effort to keep everyone as safe and happy as possible
please speak to the ride captain and let him know of any limitations you may have, such as being a new rider, small a fuel capacity, small bladder capacity, speed limitations, fear of heights, opposition to authority, ect.

We will make every concession we can to make this event as safe as possible.

TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net


Friday,
September 19th

This is a Confirmed TN3" Mission

!!!! Call to Action !!!!

Rolling Thunder TN will be conducting POW/MIA Flag raising ceremonies
at 12 Tennessee Welcome Centers on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 8 am across the entire state of Tennessee with the exception of the one located on I-75 in Jellico because its under construction being rebuilt.

TN Chapters will be providing the 3 x 5 POW/MIA flags.
These events will be at 8 am no matter what time zone the Welcome Center located in.

TN3 had been designated to handle the Hartford Welcome Center but unfortunately the folks that could have handled this obligation either have to work or are out of town working the Hurricane disaster.  At this time we are not sure who will be filling in for us but we were told they have it handled so if any of you can be there to support them for this great event please do so.

If any TN-3 members can support this event,
please notify our TN3 Chapter events coordinator

TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net



Saturday
September. 20th

Scoots for Troops
TN3 Ride for this event has been
Cancelled
due
to lack of information
Sponsored by Vietnam Vets MC

An "In house" benefit with all proceeds forwarded to 278th National Guard Unit.

This event will be held at Bobarosa Saloon.

Ride Captain # 1

 Ride Captain #2

Point Man

Tail Gunner

Ed Spomer

 Jeff Zurrett

Route Plan (TBA)

In an effort to keep everyone as safe and happy as possible
please speak to the ride captain and let him know of any limitations you may have, such as being a new rider, small a fuel capacity, small bladder capacity, speed limitations, fear of heights, opposition to authority, ect.

We will make every concession we can to make this event as safe as possible.

TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net


Saturday
9/20/08

This is a Confirmed TN3" Mission

!!!! Call to Action !!!!

 

Amvets POW MIA Flag Raising
in Oak Ridge, TN

Inlight of the cancelled mission for Scoots for Troops were shifting gears to support Amvets

We will be meeting at
Knoxville Harley Davidson
on Clinton Hwy

Please be fueled and ready
to go upon arrival

Kickstands up at 9:30pm

for the Raceway Station in Solway on Oak Ridge Hwy

Raceway Location: The Raceway is located at 9002 Oak Ridge Hwy Oak Ridge, TN. (865) 927-0460.
KSU Time at Raceway: 10:40 am enroot to the Double Tree Hotel to escort the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Mr. John Keys.
Double Tree Hotel Location: The hotel is located at 215 S. Illinois Ave. Oak Ridge, TN (865) 481-2468.
KSU Time at Hotel: 11:00 am enroot to the Manhattan Apartments located at 315 Rutgers Ave. Oak Ridge, TN. (865) 483-4323.
Ceremony Start Time: Ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. It should take around 2hrs for the ceremony and food and refreshments afterwards. We should be fully completed and ready to go to the Oak Ridge AMVETS POST #2 at 1:30 p.m. Post #2 is located at 1828 Oak Ridge Tpke in Oak Ridge, TN. (865) 481-8031. We will be leaving from Post #2 at 4:00 pm enroot back to AMVETS Post #7 in Morristown. If you do not have, prior plans please join us that night at our home post for live entertainment and a good time that has been prepared by our post Second vice Commander, Steven Bussell.
If you have any questions please contact the following:
Jason Anders VP - vetshelpingvets@comcast.net

Please contact any of the folks below if you require further details you require.


TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net


Ride Captain
Duane Romine
865-789-9946
eternal_sun42@hotmail.com


President
Jeff Stroud
865-691-2326
amenjeff@localnet.com


Vice President
Jason Anders
423-231-8270, 423-523-6970
jason.anders@jtekt-na.com


September 22nd

TN3 Chapter Meeting

2008 Elections Results

President = Clell Jenkins
Secretary = Pam Crane
Board Member # 2 = Debbie Mehrer
Board Member #4 = Dianna McMillan


Friday
September 19th

Saturday
September 20th

Due to lack of interest and participation
This ride has been Cancelled

The Ride Home
September 19-20, 2008
National POW/MIA Recognition
National POW Museum
Andersonville, GA
Info@POWRideHome.Org
www.POWRideHome.Org

We should leave no later than 5:00 pm on the 19th.
Jeff needs to know about how many plan on going so he can check on rates for rooms.
Late notice means that people will have to make their own reservations.

We will be meeting at Knox HD Clinton Hwy

at 4:00pm

Please be fueled and ready
to go upon arrival

Kickstands up at 5:00pm
Andersonville GA.

TN3 Events Chairperson
Jeff Zurrett
1-423-605-3580
tnjethro@knology.net


Rolling Thunder Inc. National. Information Brief.

Bush Proclaims Sept. 28 Gold Star Mother's Day 
By Jim Garamone 
American Forces Press Service 

 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2008

President Bush has proclaimed Sept. 28 as
Gold Star Mother's Day this year.

The day honors the mothers of men and women who were killed in the line of duty while serving the nation in the armed forces.
Congress designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936, authorizing and requesting the president to issue a proclamation in its observance each year.

"Throughout our history, the men and women of the armed forces have put our nation's security before their own, doing their duty in the face of grave danger," Bush wrote in the proclamation issued by the White House yesterday. "On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay solemn tribute to the mothers of the patriots lost serving this great nation."

The term Gold Star Mother comes from World War I. In that war, families with someone in the services placed a blue star in the window of their homes. If the servicemember died on active duty, they replaced the blue star with a gold one, indicating the sacrifice.

In 1929, a group of women who had lost sons or daughters in the Great War formed the American Gold Star Mothers in Washington, D.C. The group now includes mothers "whose sons and daughters served and died in the line of duty in the armed forces of the United States of America or its allies, or died as a result of injuries sustained in such service," according to their charter.

"Gold Star Mothers inspire our nation with their deep devotion to family and country," Bush wrote. "These extraordinary women serve their communities, dedicate their time to helping members of our armed forces and veterans, and bring comfort and hope to families whose loved ones laid down their lives in the defense of our liberty. Nothing can compensate for their sacrifice and loss, yet Gold Star Mothers demonstrate tremendous courage and resolve while working to preserve the memory and legacy of all our fallen heroes."

Bush asked for God's blessings on these Gold Star families and called on all Americans to fly the U.S. flag on this special day. "I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our nation's sympathy and respect for our Gold Star Mothers," he wrote.

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