Sorry to resurrect an old thread, I didn't know how to start a new one. If a moderator knows how to pull this to a new thread, please do so.
I'm looking for advice... I've been approached by several people asking to do a memorial ride. It looks like June 9 will be the best date. (6.9.12, Kinda weird, like counting by 3's, but missing a step along the way)
Anyhow, having never done this, here's what I've got so far. Gather in Muskegon at a point TBD (maybe the Navel Museum, maybe Baker College) and ride to Newaygo for lunch and activities.
The Grand Rapids contingent may want to start the ride there and take a break in Muskegon, then head out to the Newaygo destination. The facility in Newaygo I’ve been talking to is willing to host with a buffet lunch for under $10.
Here's the tricky part for me. Some people want to donate some REALLY nice items to raise money for the Arron Pedelty fund. While I don't feel comfortable asking people to donate, there are a few areas we could send money in his honor that easily come to mind.
So... The facility can provide a horse shoe tournament, corn hole tournament, and other activities like a 50/50 raffle along with helping raffle donated items like a vacation time share (over $10,000 value!), sail boat cruise on White lake, and more.
First and for most, this is supposed to be a memorial ride. Many of you guys knew a side of Arron that I didn't get to see very often. I'd like to know what you think, and if you have ideas on the issue.
Please feel free to send an e-mail to me at
[email protected] put “Delta Run” in the subject line to get my attention.
Thanks to you all for your love and support. It has helped in the tough times, and hope it will still in the ones yet to come.
Peace,
Jeff Pedelty