This riding season is moving into the last couple months.
We have been a very busy Chapter and again this season, the
Chapter has done a great job getting our message out and educating the
Public about the POW – MIA issues.
September still has quite a few events from our Annual Elections,
Sept. 11 Memorial Rides, National Prisoners of War-Missing-in-Action
Remembrance Day, a couple fundraisers and of course our Fallen Member
Run. There is still plenty
of riding and opportunity to expand our Mission.
Speaking of expanding our Mission, we are in the process of adding a
second NH Chapter!! There is
enough interest and motivation in the Claremont area to take on the
challenge of adding a Rolling Thunder New Hampshire Chapter Two.
Make no mistake about it; this is an OUTSTANDING growth marker.
This is something that every member of Rolling Thunder®, Inc.
should be proud of. NH One
was officially chartered in April of 2001.
We held our first Run for the Shelter that summer, this past
month we completed our 10th Run, we will be celebrating our
actual 10th birthday in a few months and we are adding
another Chapter. That is
fantastic. That means we are
getting the message out, creating the interest, and drive for people to
stand up and say “Don’t forget
our POW’s and MIA’s”; “We
want full accountability – where are they?”; “Bring them home!!”
I truly look forward to assisting the Claremont group with the
Charter process. We have
already had conversations, Pat McGhie and I have already made it known
to National that we support the process and look forward to the official
Charter being issued. This
is no easy task. A task that
will take some effort, sweat, and stress to accomplish but in the long
run an accomplishment well worth the effort and one to be very proud
of!!
We have Chapter elections this coming month, I hope you all are able to
come to the September meeting and participate.
As usual, if there are more persons than slots for a particular
position, we will have them say a few words prior to voting.
We do have regular business to accomplish as usual.
I hope to see you all there.
Have a Great Holiday Weekend.
Be Safe and Healthy
Jeffrey “Doc” Stewart
President
RTNH Chpt. 1
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