Hey all, we are moving forward very quickly with the BBQ event! We have received several donations for this, including from the Novato POA! Here are some needs we have, 1) RC to handle staging point and getting the riders there at 1100hrs sharp, 2) 8+ people to arrive at 9:30 to 10:00 am to help with setup, 3) 2 BBQ chefs to handle a whole bunch of hamburgers and hot dogs, 4) clean up crew, to help leave the place as good or better then before we started.

We also need somewhat of a head count as to how many PGR and others will be there, This would include the # of bikes as the VA personnel will cone off and area for the bikes to park in. Lynn Tross is coordinating the food end and I KNOW she could use some help in picking up the food and getting it the the BBQ. We also have a new PGR member that is also an Iraq Vet, former Marine (did I say former...forgive me). He has offered to be the "DJ" and provide music and announcements during the BBQ. Thanks Tyson!! If you want to donate towards this event, you can contact Lynn Tross or, we will have a "can" at the BBQ for such!  Thank You to all who participate either by being there, donating towards or supporting this in spirit!
 

Patriot Guard Riders are going to have a Hospital Visit/BBQ at the Palo Alto VA Hospital on July 12, 2008. The event starts at 1100hrs and will end by 1400hrs (2:00pm).

We will have a staging area, TBD, KSU-TBD, so that most of all who are involved will arrive at the same time. We will also have an advance party who will help in getting everything set up, BBQ's warmed up, music playing, etc.. Areas of help needed; 2 to 3 BBQ chef's,  2 people to man the drunks, 4 or 5 to handle all the food setup.

We also need HOME MADE COOKIES-a whole bunch-20+dozen, donations etc, to help with food expense. The menu will be, Hamburgers, selected lunch meat, cut up veggies, tater salad, green salad, BBQ beans(?), mustard, mayo, katchsup, relish, chips, and drinks of all kinds. Please let me or Lynn Tross know in what way you can help.

As for music, I do receptions and parties and have the system for providing all the music and public address that we may need. We will also be dividing up into teams of 2 to go into rooms of those who cannot come out to the BBQ, to visit and give out THANK YOU pins. (I am suggesting we all have/get the Thank You pins from the PGR Store to hand out). If there are any questions or ideas, let me know.

 

Thank you all