May 15th, 2011 Minutes

Good Morning Everyone

• Our guests this morning are new members, Judy & Mike from Fergus.
• We were able to knock off our D restaurant at DJ´s on Lakeshore Rd on our April 30th ride which started at the Welland Cafe on Main Street in Welland and went along the escarpment, through the country side then along trhe lake to DJ´s. After dinner, our ride took us back towards Port Colborne along the lake. A good days ride and the weather cooperated for us.
• Next weekend, May 23, is the Victoria Day long weekend.
• The following weekend has two rides. May 28th is the Forbidden Run starting at 9:00 am in Shakespeare and finishing in Goderich. May 29th is the Niagara Ride for Dad at Queenston Heights. Registration starts at 7:30 with departure at 9:00 am sharp. Cost to register is $25. If you cannot make it you wish to pledge one of the other riders. May 29th is also the date for the Kitchener Fun Run as well as the Show & Shine in Fort Erie. Questions came up regarding the dates for the Ride for Site and the Bikers Reunion in New Liskeard. Ride for Sight is happening June 17 - 19 in Orillia, the Bikers Reunion is July 1 -3.
• Saturday, June 4th is the Highway of Heroes Ride departing from the 10 Acre Truck stop in Belleville and ending at the Col. RS McLaughlin Armoury in Oshawa. Registration is free and starts at 8:30 am. Ride starts at 11:00 am sharp.
• Americade is coming up on June 6 to 11th in Lake George, NY.
• This month´s Share the Wealth worth $25 was won by Kim.
• Next gathering will be June 19th.