Last nights meeting

Last night started off with the Thursday meal, not a bad turn out but we could do better, The meal was Shells stuffed with meat, garlic bread and pepperoni bread and salad.

Remember, if you come to the meeting earlier, you can join in on the socializing and eat until you burst.

A special note, Ron Duran is back in the Hospital so if you want to stop by I'm sure he'd love to see you.


The Meeting kicked off at 7pm, Jason Mentioned that he would not be attending the next meeting and he recieved a round of applause. Jim will also not be attending (More Applause). The E-Board met last week and discussed the Blessing. They are looking for more Volunteers and want to remind everyone that it is "Our Event" so lets put on a good showing. (More to follow on this in a bit). For the first time in quite a while we had no guests last night, the weather may have been a factor. there was no activity from any of the Recruiters, Steve Natale put in a reminder that we should all be actively seeking new members so if you see someone out there on a bike, talk to them, invite them in for a visit or a ride. The Hawg club will be putting on an event in the Mystic area and we have been asked to,and are looking into the specifics of  operating the beer tent.
Rich Woodhall stated that anyone looking into joining the Honor Guard should get in touch with him.


This weekend the Penguins are getting their feet wet at Ocean beach at noon, A kinder, Gentler Tom Lloret...has...a...plan. See Club E-mail below.


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From the President




April 18th, NLMC Season Kick Off is quickly closing in on us. It is that time to solicit sponsors for our T-Shirt advertisers.


This year there will be 27 business card size spaces offered for $ 100.00 each to sponsors. Sponsors may purchase mulitiply spaces to enlarge their add. Sponsors who are also Vendors will be given a free vending space with the purchase of 2 or more spaces on the shirt. Placement on the shirt will be determined by the amount of spaces purchased or the size of the ad. Each sponsor will be given (2) t-shirts per each space purchased. Please make sure sizes are noted on the form. Attached is a sponsor application form, and there are others at the Clubhouse.

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From the President



We are still looking for volunteers for the NLMC Season Kick Off at Ocean Beach Park on April 18th.


Need Immediately:


T-Shirt Sponsor Solicitors
Selling business card size blocks for $ 100.00 per block. They can buy multiple blocks for larger adds. If they area also a vendor and buy at least 2 blocks they will get a free spot at the event. Sign up forms will be provided at the Clubhouse


Flyer Solicitors:
Need to get Flyers posted starting in March. Some places may want stacks for their countertops.


All Team Leader Positions will be filled by board members this year
If there is a specific function you would like to perform talk to the appropriate team leader.


Steve Malzone - Event Oversight


Dan Dunn - (12-16) Parking
Safety Vested Teams of Two

Jason Moran - Best Bike Contest
(3) Filled


Paul Neves - Registration


Four teams of three
- (4) waivers / t-shirt chips
- (4) money collectors
- (4) wrist bands / contest chips
- (2) Bike Counters clipboard one for each incoming lane
- Donations Collector (1) Filled


Tom Lloret - (8) Security Gate/Registration
(prefer taller guys for Security jobs)


Rich Woodhall - Set Up / Break Down
(volunteers can have dual roles)


Steve Natale - Recruitment Tent
(8) Filled

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From the President




Please support the completion of the Transitional Veteran Homeless Shelter by supporting the Fundraiser Dinner Dance at the Preston VFW on March 12th. Should be a good time and it is a great cause. Contact Paul Neves for tickets.
Paul has tickets to sell for this benefit. The tickets are $20.00 each. If you want to go and eat Please get a hold of Paul, the organizers need a head count for food supply resaons.
ALSO if you do not want to attend the meal but still wish to support this endevour Paul has donation tickets also.

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From the Road Captain:

Come and Support member Jim Sullivan as he takes a plunge for Charity into Long Island Sound from Ocean Beach Park, dressed as a Penquin, on:

Sunday, Feb. 28th, 2010
Meet: 10:00am for Breakfast at Norm's Diner,
Thames Street City of Groton


Ride your Bike
After the plunge there will be a Mystery Ride

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