12/30/2019
Good Morning Chapter X !
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE !!!
The Chapter X Traditional New Years Day Ride is a GO!
Temps look to be in the 40’s with clean roads after the rains subside later today.
Details:
Meet at Planet Pizza 11:15 AM (39 N Plank Road, Newburgh)
KSU: 11:30
We will return to Planet Pizza @ 1:00 PM for lunch and get together.
For those not riding please meet us at Planet Pizza at 1:00.
See everyone on Wednesday 1/1/2020!!
Regards,
Ernie
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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12/9/2019
Good Afternoon Chapter X,
As in past years we will hold our December Christmas Gathering at a restaurant where we can all enjoy a nice meal and each other’s company. This year we will hold our December Gathering at:
Table 52
177 South Plank Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
Date: Sunday December 15th
Time: 2:30 PM note: we have to move the meeting 1 hour later. In doing so we will have the restaurant all to ourselves as they generally close at 3:00 PM.
You may check out Table 52 website at https://www.table52newburgh.com/
Also on their Facebook page Table 52.
NOTE: For those that wish to participate, we will have a “Secret Santa” this year. Please limit your gifts to $25 MAX.
I hope to see everyone on December 15th at 2:30 PM at the restaurant.
Regards,
Ernie
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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11/1/2019
Good Afternoon Chapter X,
Our November Gathering is typically held off site at a restaurant as is our December Gathering. This year we are trying something a little different from past years. This year the November 17th Gathering will be hosted by Ron Breau and Mary Ann Domery at Ron’s home.
Date: Sunday, November 17th
Location: Ron Breau’s Home, 14 Eagles Nest Lane, Wallkill, NY 12589
Time: 1:30 PM
RSVP DUE: WEDNESDAY 11/14
****IMPORTANT: PLEASE RSVP WITH HOW MANY ARE IN YOUR GROUP AND WHAT DISH YOU WILL BRING BY Wednesday 11/14 !
via text message to Mary Ann: 845-702-6091 OR email at w883mad@aol.com
Mary Ann and Ron will prepare the Turkey and the Stuffing.
Thanks and see you all on the 17th !
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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10/16/2019
Good Evening Chapter X,
This Sunday, October 20th, is our Chapter Gathering at Motorcyclepedia, usual time, 1:30 PM.
At this meeting we will present a check to The Miles of Hope Foundation from the proceeds of your Chapters fundraiser.
We will have representatives from Miles of Hope in attendance to accept the check from us.
There will be Photos and refreshments provided.
PLEASE wear either your Chapter X Shirts or your Miles of Hope T-Shirts to the Gathering.
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this important meeting!!
Regards,
Ernie
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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10/8/2019
Good Evening Chapter X,
For your Riding Pleasure you have THREE (3) Rides/events to choose from for Saturday 10/12.
1: Honor Flight Escort to Stewart International Airport. Meet at Shop Rite Supermarket, Route 208 Montgomery at 6:00 AM. The escort Ride will leave from there and travel to Stewart Airport where we will give the Vets a sendoff.
2: Hudson Valley Biker Network (HVBN) is holding a Sponsor Appreciation Ride. See flyer below:
3: NY-CT-MA Chapter Ride. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Parking Lot of the Old School Museum on Main Street in Millerton, NY
(Millerton is a very small village, you should not have any difficulty finding the parking lot)
KSU 9:30 AM. This will be an all day ride weather permitting. If you do not see and email from me Friday evening then the ride is a GO.
Lastly, on Sunday, October 13th there is The Ramapo M.C 2019 Fall Foliage Run Meet at Rhodes North Tavern, Route 17 Sloatsburg, NY. Sign In: 9:00 – 10:30 AM. I believe this is a rain or shine event. For additional contact information see flyer link: Flyer Ramapo Fall Foliage
Thank You!!
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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10/5/2019
Good Evening Chapter X,
I realize this is short notice for some, however, this Sunday 10/6 is the Miles for Hope Walk at James Baird State Park, 14 Maintenance Lane, Pleasant Valley.
It is a 5K walk. Miles of Hope is the Foundation which we are raising funds for via out T-Shirt Drive.
If you are interested in being part of the Chapter X Team go to: https://milesofhope.org/ to register (pre-registration ended midnight 10/5/19) OR you can register at the event for $35.00.
Thank You!!
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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9/27/2019
Good Morning Chapter X,
As you are all aware the Chapter has been selling T-shirts this year to raise money in support of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. In support of this great Foundation we would like to put together a team to take part in their Community Walk which will be held on October 6th. Please click on the attached flyer (Poster) link below for additional information. Please contact Maryann Domery at w883mad@aol.com if you have additional questions or would like to sign up for the team.
Thank you!!!!
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
Attached FLYER (Poster) LINK HERE: MOH WALK POSTER 2019v2
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9/22/2019
Good Afternoon Chapter X,
On Saturday 9/28, ACD Mark Acosta will lead those interested on our annual “Meeting of the X’s Ride”.
The annual Ride of the X’s has been planned for September 28th.
Randy, CD Chapter PA-X, has found a place in Pennsylvania where homeless Veterans live in a community.
It is @ 102 miles and @ 2 hrs.
Website:
www.valorclinic.org
Paul’s House Valor Clinic
1130 Scenic Drive, !8058, Kunkletown, PA 18058
Lunch will be at
Covered Bridge Inn
Palmerston, Pa
www.coveredbridgeinn.net
8:00 am Meet McDonalds, Route 300 Newburgh Mall
8:30 am KSU
11:30am Meet at Valor Clinic
1PM KSU
1:30 Lunch at Covered Bridge Inn
If you go to the valor clinic website you will see what it’s about and if you are able to there is a list of things that are needed for these veterans. Some hygiene essentials, can foods, things like that.
We thought this would be a nice ride for our Chapters.
Please let me know who is interested in going.
Please reply to me at markacosta2010@yahoo.com or at 1-646-852-0768
Thank you, Mark Acosta ACD
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
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9/22/2019
Good Morning Chapter X,
See attachment for details on a police escorted ride scheduled for September 29th. I will be away at the District Ride-out in Lake George. If there is someone who would like to lead a group to this ride please let me know by responding to this email.
Thanks!
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
Ride safe, Ride often
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9/22/2019
Good Morning Chapter X,
There is still time to register for the Ride Out Hosted By Chapter NY-K, for September 27th thru the 30th, at the Country Cottages, at Diamond Point, NY.
I understand that all the single cottages are taken, but I know of two hotels near there that are available:
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Clinton Inn, 3250 Lake Shore Dr.,Lake George, NY: tele 518-668-2412
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Inn on the Hill, 3007 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George, NY: tele 518-668-2572
For additional information on this Ride Out Please contact Rich Bullis at 631-457-0562 or email: myvalkyrieinterstate@gmail.com
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
Ride safe, Ride often
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9/21/2019
Chapter X GWRRA members:
Any updates for your listing in the GWRRA Gold Book must be submitted by 10/31/2019.
Below are instructions and information as to how to complete any updates.
Updates can be sent to customer service at: customerservice@gwrra.org or completed online at: https://membership.gwrra.org/
There is a membership application in the 2019 Gold Book (xi) in the beginning section, which can also be used to make updates.
Ernie VanDeMark
Chapter Director
GWRRA
NY-X
Ride safe, Ride often