Just a reminder that this months club meeting will be on Feb 10th at the usual place. The VFW on Broadway and 10th, starting at 6:30.
For those of you who may be going to the Boerne Massacre, Monkey Joe will have his soup kitchen out there. Some of you may stay the whole weekend and some may go out just for the day. Those of you who may want to go on Saturday Feb 13 may want to participate in the Fuego 5K that the TBSS is putting on. They would like for us to show up at 8:15 at Brackenridge Park and support them while they start the run. No we don't have to run, we will only be there to show support. We did this last year before heading out to the Massacre.
If you want to participate, we will be meeting at the Pig Stand on Broadway under the overpass at 8:00 and KSU at 8:15. Please try to let me know if you are planning to go to the Fuego 5K so we can have enough Bike parking reserved for us. We will be heading out to the Massacre after that if anyone wants to go with us. Last year we had a fairly large group and we had a great time.
Digger also wanted me to pass along some info that he got from Gypsy Old Yeller, if you want free admission to the Massacre you can work the event for at least 4 hours to get in free. You may work parking, front gate, or registration, pretty much wherever you are needed.
Thanks, stay dry,
Mario
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On behalf of the San Antonio Fire Fighters Motorcycle Club (S.A.F.F. M/C), we hope and pray that everyone entered this new year in good health and good humor. Believe me, the way things are going in these trying times, you need to muster all the good humor you can get in order just to get thru the day. We also hope that you’re keeping up with your new year’s resolutions. Anyway, the gavel was brought down, by our newly re-elected President Mario Guillen (Active Fire Fighter)(A.F.F.), to open the regular meeting of the S.A.F.F. M/C on Jan. 13, 2010. As always, our regular meetings are held on every second Wednesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. Our meetings are always held at the V.F.W. Hall, located on Broadway and Tenth Streets, and as always, anyone and everyone is welcome to attend our meetings for what ever reason you may have. The first meeting of the new year brought quite a few things to tell you about. First of which is a reminder to all members. With each turn of the new year, it brings the time for where all memberships are renewed by paying their dues, and waivers are (re)signed, for the up coming year. I would also like to remind members that Brother Rey Lopez (Retired Fire Fighter)(R.F.F.) has plenty of Club Merchandise(T-shirts, Caps and other apparel) in stock and has more items on order for us to purchase. This is an excellent way to show our club spirit and by the way, other than club dues, is the only other means in which we have to raise funds for our club. As you can see, this is a win/win situation for us all. The next few things I’d like to write about is for members and non-members alike. It’s a list of up coming rides and events. The main reason I say non-members is because, if any of you out there ride a motorcycle and would like to participate in an organized and safe motorcycle ride, you are more than welcome to join us in order to check us out and maybe, just maybe, you’ll sign up to be a member. The first sanctioned event I would like to tell you about is the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by the Alamo City Gypsy Motorcycle Club, on Feb. 12th-14th, 2010. This rally is being held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne, Texas. It’s usually the first rally of the year and is one that the S.A.F.F. M/C likes to support and look forward to every year. This year the S.A.F.F. M/C will be setting up camp all three days of the event. Our resident cook, “Monkey” Joe Orosco (R.F.F.), will bring along his chuck wagon and dinning tent and he’ll make sure to have something warm to eat for everyone who happen to come by to chow down. Just look for the S.A.F.F. M/C Banner when you enter the camp grounds. For more information on the rally itself (admission prices, maps, etc.), you can go to www.massacrerally.com or phone 210 601 1932. The first planned ride of the year, that doesn’t mean there won’t be another planned ride between now and then, is to Big Bend National Park on March 22-26, 2010. Brother Jim Naeglin (R.F.F.) will be planning and leading this trip. The group intends to arrive in Big Bend on March 22 and depart for home on March 26. The departure/return date from/to San Antonio has not been determined as of yet, there’s plenty of time for that. What there isn’t much time for is to make your motel reservations for the trip. If this sounds like a fun and challenging trip to you, contact Brother Jim, or any club member for that matter, to get further information. The next planned ride is the 4th Annual, International Association of Fire Fighters Motorcycle Group (I.A.F.F. M/G), motorcycle ride. The dates are June 3-6, 2010 and the location is Fayettsville, AR. All I.A.F.F.M/G members are invited to attend and, of course anyone wishing to become an I.A.F.F. M/G member, but want to test the waters out first, may also attend. More information will be forthcoming. The next planned ride is a S.A.F.F. M/C ride that will take us to the state of Mississippi. There is a scenic route that cuts right thru the middile of Miss.called the Natchez Trace Parkway. Yours truly, Joel Berlanga (R.F.F.), is planning and leading this trip. Although the exact departure date is still in the planning stages, I can tell you that the trip will take place during the last week of June and probably go into the first few days of July. I also have information on the motels we will be staying. Further information on the Natchez Trace can be found at www.nps.gov.natr/. This is a great web site. Next on the list are two, count them two, trips to Sturgis, SD. The first trip to Sturgis will be during the first week of August. This is the week just before the infamous ralley known world wide. Some like to go during this time because you get a chance to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy what Sturgis, and surrounding areas, have to offer. This particular trip is being planned and lead by Brother Jim Neaglin (R.F.F.). The next ride to Sturgis is during the ralley that is known world wide. This trip is being planned and lead by two of our members, Rey (R.F.F.) and Roger (A.F.F.) Lopez. The dates are in the planning stages but it will, I’m sure, be during the second week of Aug. So if you want to partake in the hustle and bustle of the most famous motorcycle rally in the world, contact either Brothers Rey or Roger Lopez for further details. If a more laid back and relaxed atmosphere is more to your liking, contact Brother Jim Neaglin for further details on his trip. Moonstruck, you remember them, they were the non-profit organization that helped our club raise funds for the children of the Texas Burn Survivors Society (T.B.S.S.) by offering rides on their Fire Truck, has invited the lady members of the S.A.F.F. M/C to ride in their Fire Truck when they participate in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Think about it ladies, it sounds like a lot of fun. You ladies never fail to represent our club in the highest and top notch fashion. The next event I’d like to tell you about is an event that is very near and dear to our hearts. That event is the S.A.F.F. M/C annual BBQ Plate, with all the trimmings, sale to raise funds for our club’s one and only adopted organization. I’m talking about the children of the T.B.S.S. The T.B.S.S. sponsors a one week summer camp, custom tailored for the special needs of children who have been scarred by fire, in one form or another. These children are afforded an opportunity to attend a summer camp without the stigma of their disfigurement getting in the way with other children who may, or may not,understand. We sell BBQ Plates, with all the trimmings, in order to raise funds for as many kids as we can to cover their admission fees. Mark your calendars, Sat. May 29, 2010 is when we will be holding our one and only fundraiser event at Commanche Park this year. This is a larger venue in order to give everyone more elbow room to enjoy their BBQ Plate, with all the trimmings, and of course those ice cold liquid refreshments. Our fundraising chairperson is none other than Brother Greg Hernandez (R.F.F.), and he can be reached @ 210 3911391. Give him a call if you would like to volunteer some of your time and help out, if you a vendor and would like to sell you wares or even if you would like to make a donation. Another way we raise funds other than selling BBQ Plates, with all the trimmings, is we raffle items all day long during our fundraising event. So if any of you have an item that you would like to donate, or know of someone who would like to donate an item for our raffle, please let Brothe Greg know. Believe me, it will be greatly appreciated by all. Well here we are, at the end of my article. I better quit now before I’m accused of not leaving room for other people’s articles. Sorry I missed you guys last month, the holidays got the better of me and I didn’t get a chance to submit an article. I’ll try not to let it happen again. So until next time, be safe on the road, and have a good trip home…from wherever you are.
Fraternally,
Joel Berlang
Club News
An important item before we get on with the Christmas events that we are being asked to attend.
According to KENS News at Noon Friday, a suspect in the Ian Flores hit and run death is now in police custody. After two years, we may have justice in Ian's death. At this time this is all the details we have.
We have been asked to participate in some Christmas events. The Toys for Tots are having and event out of Javalina Harley on Dec. 5, at 8:30. You can donate a toy or money, which ever is easier for you. Flyers are below.
The other is the Santa Rosa Hospital/Elf Louise Toy Toy Drive on Nov.28. They ask for a count of who will be attending for the Santa Rosa Toy Drive so that Street closure can be assured. Let me know if you plan to attend so I can pass it along.
We will be supporting the Blue Knights again this year in their Mission Road Development Center Ride on Dec 12. More details will follow. I believe it will be pretty much the same as last years event.
Please try to attend at least one if not all three of these events if possible. It would be good to have our club represented.
Thank you and ride safe,
Mario
We chose a design for the 2010 coin. It was drawn by Gilmo and he did a great job as usual. What we need is a slogan for the coin. If anyone has a good slogan or catch phrase to add to the coin, please send it to me so we can add it before it goes to the manufacturer.
Joel worked on the route for the Colorado Springs ride and wants me to send it out to all who are leaving Tuesday. It may be a good idea to have it with you in case you get separated somehow from the group.
The group leaving Tuesday will be meeting at the IHOP at IH10 and DeZavala. If you want breakfast before we leave then get there early. KSU will be at 7:00 AM.
Be Safe,
Mario
Club News August 2009
It reminds me of the 1999 movie classic, Analyze This. It’s the part where Robert DeNiro is shaking his finger at Billy Crystal and saying, “YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you.” That’s exactly how the San Antonio Firefighters Motorcycle Club (S.A.F.F. M/C) feels about all of you who came out, and all of you who donated and contributed to our annual BBQ/Sausage plate, with all the trimmings, fundraiser on June 20, 2009. YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! The S.A.F.F. M/C merely held the event. It was all of you who came out and had something to eat and something to drink. It was all of you who sponsored our cause with your generous contributions. It was all of you who gave up your Saturday and donated your time to help out. It was all of you who bought raffle tickets, meal tickets and rides on the Fire Truck. It was all of you who made a bid on the Silent Auction. It was all of you who bought a piece of cake. And it was all of you who just darn right gave from the heart. I cannot tell you how much pride I’m beaming with while I’m writing this article. YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! (I can’t say it enough.) The weather was great, although it did get a little hot towards late afternoon. No rain, in fact, we hadn’t had any rain in a while. The “D J” did an excellent job of giving everyone great music to tap your toe and shake your hips. There was plenty of ice cold liquid refreshment inside, at the bar. Everyone who rode the Fire Truck had a safe and great ride. And there were those lucky few who won great door prizes and raffle prizes. And remember how I told you last month that all your friends were going to be there...well there they were, having a good old time. Before I get into the particulars of the fundraiser, the S.A.F.F. M/C would like to take this time to recognize and thank all 29 Cadets of the San Antonio Fire Department Cadet Class of 2009A. If it hadn’t been for you guys, the members of the club would have been beaten to the ground. We're just not as young as we use to be. The manpower hours you donated to help us out, saved us from getting our rear-ends kicked and handed to us on a platter. It was like, “Why didn’t we think of this before”? These guys came to our rescue and they haven’t even graduated from the academy yet. They came in early and stayed late. They helped set up, man the serving line, cleaned up and finally tore down at the end of the day. To the 29 Cadets, you will always have our humbled gratitude. Now I can get into the news you have all been waiting for. The funds we raise, during this once a year fundraiser, is for the purpose of sending as many children of the Texas Burn Survivors Society (T.B.S.S.) as we can, to a one week summer camp sponsored by the T.B.S.S. These children have been scared by burn injuries and this summer camp is custom tailored for these children's special needs. It's a chance for these kids to a have a true camping experience without the stigma of thier scars, seen by others kids who may or may not understand. During these turbulent financial times we are all facing in one way or another, we really weren’t sure how well we were going to do, compared to years past. The most we ever made, for the Children of the T.B.S.S. on a fundraiser, is $11,000. This amount is a record for us and was set just last year at the 2008 fundraiser. Well, because of the generosity of all of you who participated in our fundraiser this year, we will be riding into Burn Camp, July 8, 2009, to spend the day with the kids and hand over a check, to the President of the T.B.S.S., in the amount of $11,000. That’s right!! $11,000!!! It seems that even during these tough economic times, it didn’t cloud the compassion of humanity to shine through. Thank you and God Bless You.., all of you. YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! (Can’t say it enough) The S.A.F.F. M/C would like to take this time to recognize and thank our many generous contributors and sponsors. Oh by the way, if you happen to run into any of these folks, or happen to stop by their place of business, say thanks. Please.., allow me to proudly present to you: Joe & Lori Kierstead, Ince Distributing, Leon's Ice House, A&A Productions (He was our D.J. by the way, name is Robert), Alamo City Harley, Marriott Plaza Hotel, Moonstruck (They brought the Fire Truck), Sam & Liza Cardenas, Richard Santoyo Cigars, Fiesta Texas (Mike Mumme), Lovelyreligiousjewelry.com (Chris Velasquez), David & Amalia Trevino, Holt Equipment, Cavenders Boots City (North Star Mall location), C-6 Disposal Systems, American Signal, Louie Jimenez, Joe Farias, Barbara Rios, Larry Davis, The Bar on Broadway, Texas 46 Bar & Grill, H.E.B., MK Davis, Figlious Restaurant, Sam's Club Store #6262 (Connie Flores), Satterfield Air Conditioning, P.F.I.A. (Ruben Cecallos), and last but not certainly not least, Mr. Ronnie Ibarra. Thank you, God Bless you...all of you. You!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! (See, I can't stop saying it) Now, please allow me to tell you about our motorcycle ride to Burn Camp. To sum up the day's events in one sentence, that sentence would have to be..."This day will live in my memory for the rest of my life". To begin with, try to imagine 21 shiny motorcycles roaring down the IH10 West to Comfort, Tx. The reaction and the look on the faces of the kids, at Burn Camp, as theyacame running towards the main parking lot as we drove all 21 bikes into camp. It was quite a ruccuss as we drove in gunning our engines and seeing the faces of the kids light up with excitment. We spent the rest of the morning reaquainting ourselves with old friends, and with introductions to what I'm sure will be the start of new friendships, both young and old alike. The kids were amazing. You could see that everyone of the kids were having an absolutey great time at Burn Camp. There was a smile on each and every child there, and with a look of wonder and amazement. You know, the way a kid is suppose to be...HAPPY!!! You could almost feel the presense of God in the air. The club members had a great time having lunch with the kids, and vice versa. The kids welcomed us with open arms and very willing to slide over to make room for anyone and everyone of us to sit with them at thier lunch table. Right after lunch is when our President called for a short forum in order to present, to the President of T.B.S.S., our fundraising contribution. As the President of the S.A.F.F. M/C, Mario Guillen, and the President of the T.B.S.S., Mr. David Jayne, as well as the fundraising chairperson, Rick Garcia, stood before the crowd, our President handed Mr. Jayne a check in the amout of $11,000. The cheers from all the kids was absolutely deafenning. Then, for the rest of the afternoon, it was off with the kids to participate in the many, many activities the kids had to choose from. First and foremost was the San Antonio Fire Department (S.A.F.D.) fire truck, fully decked out with hoses and equipment ready for action. We'd like to thank S.A.F.D. Fire Chief, James Hood, for his gracious support he has given to the kids of T.B.S.S., for the last two years in a row, for making it all possible. The kids were allowed to, one by one, shoot water out of the "Red Line" and onto an open area of dry grass. Well it was so hot that after noon that it didn't take long before the kids started running and jumping into the spray of the water. The counselors and the kids alike. The young, and the young at heart were all getting wet. Then there was pictures on the motorcycles. Club members helped the kids get on their motorcycles so they could have their picture taken on a real life motorcycle. It as great. Again, it was so hot that afternoon that a lot of kids went swimming in the on campsite swimming pool, complete with life gaurds and water toys. I think the biggest hit of the afternoon were the flipbooks. One of our club members, Ron Carrillo, Active Firefighter (A.F.F.), donated his time and equipment, to include stage woredrobe and everyting, and spent all afternoon making flipbooks for all the kids. The kids had an absolute blast making the flipbooks. What's a flipbook?.., give Ron a call and I'm sure he'd be glad to tell you all about it. Thanks Ron, from the S.A.F.F. M/C and the T.B.S.S. You were a big hit with the kids. Well that's pretty much it folks. The kids had a blast..,we had a blast. The day was complete as we mounted our bikes, and drove off into the sunset amongst waves from the kids and the roar of the bikes.
CLICK HERE For pictures from the two events. (UPDATED)
Hello and a big thanks to everyone for your help and support on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We had a great turnout and this year had a little food left over. That's better than running short. We owe a big debt of gratitude to the Cadet class that helped us out, their presence made a big difference in the outcome of our fundraiser.
The money counted after the fundraiser is over $11,000 which is what we gave TBSS last year. This year we are hoping to match that or better it. We still have some outstanding ticket money that I hope will be coming in. That will bump us up a little, but we also still have some people with reciepts that need reimbursement. If you have any money owed to you, please come to the next meeting and get with Ray Lopez. If you can't make the next meeting then scan and send me the reciept and I'll give it to Ray. We have to get this settled up so we can cut a check to TBSS. I'll have a break down on what we made on the raffle, bake sale, silent auction and meal at the meeting.
Don't forget that the next monthly meeting will be on July 1, 2009. This is due to the fact that our monthly meeting falls on the same day as our Burn Camp Ride. The meeting will be at the VFW Hall one week earlier than usual and still at 6:30.
I hope eveyone had a great Fathers Day, Sunday and you weren't too tired to celebrate with family.
Thanks again to all,
Mario
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What we need is a slogan for the coin. If anyone has a good slogan or catch phrase to add to the coin, please send it to me so we can add it before it goes to the manufacturer.
It reminds me of the 1999 movie classic, Analyze This. It’s the part where Robert DeNiro is shaking his finger at Billy Crystal and saying, “YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you.” That’s exactly how the San Antonio Firefighters Motorcycle Club (S.A.F.F. M/C) feels about all of you who came out, and all of you who donated and contributed to our annual BBQ/Sausage plate, with all the trimmings, fundraiser on June 20, 2009. YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! The S.A.F.F. M/C merely held the event. It was all of you who came out and had something to eat and something to drink. It was all of you who sponsored our cause with your generous contributions. It was all of you who gave up your Saturday and donated your time to help out. It was all of you who bought raffle tickets, meal tickets and rides on the Fire Truck. It was all of you who made a bid on the Silent Auction. It was all of you who bought a piece of cake. A
nd it was all of you who just darn right gave from the heart. I cannot tell you how much pride I’m beaming with while I’m writing this article. YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! (I can’t say it enough.) The weather was great, although it did get a little hot towards late afternoon. No rain, in fact, we hadn’t had any rain in a while. The “D J” did an excellent job of giving everyone great music to tap your toe and shake your hips. There was plenty of ice cold liquid refreshment inside, at the bar. Everyone who rode the Fire Truck had a safe and great ride. And there were those lucky few who won great door prizes and raffle prizes. And remember how I told you last month that all your friends were going to be there...well there they were, having a good old time. Before I get into the particulars of the fundraiser, the S.A.F.F. M/C would like to take this time to recognize and thank all 29 Cadets of the San Antonio Fire Department Cadet Class of 2009A. If it hadn’t been for you guys, the members of the club would have been beaten to the ground. We're just not as young as we use to be. The manpower hours you donated to help us out, saved us from getting our rear-ends kicked and handed to us on a platter. It was like, “Why didn’t we think of this before”? These guys came to our rescue and they haven’t even graduated from the academy yet. They came in early and stayed late. They helped set up, man the serving line, cleaned up and finally tore down at the end of the day. To the 29 Cadets, you will always have our humbled gratitude. Now I can get into the news you have all been waiting for. The funds we raise, during this once a year fundraiser, is for the purpose of sending as many children of the Texas Burn Survivors Society (T.B.S.S.) as we can, to a one week summer camp sponsored by the T.B.S.S. These children have been scared by burn injuries and this summer camp is custom tailored for these children's special needs. It's a chance for these kids to a have a true camping experience without the stigma of thier scars, seen by others kids who may or may not understand. During these turbulent financial times we are all facing in one way or another, we really weren’t sure how well we were going to do, compared to years past. The most we ever made, for the Children of the T.B.S.S. on a fundraiser, is $11,000. This amount is a record for us and was set just last year at the 2008 fundraiser. Well, because of the generosity of all of you who participated in our fundraiser this year, we will be riding into Burn Camp, July 8, 2009, to spend the day with the kids and hand over a check, to the President of the T.B.S.S., in the amount of $11,000. That’s right!! $11,000!!! It seems that even during these tough economic times, it didn’t cloud the compassion of humanity to shine through. Thank you and God Bless You.., all of you. YOU!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! (Can’t say it enough) The S.A.F.F. M/C would like to take this time to recognize and thank our many generous contributors and sponsors. Oh by the way, if you happen to run into any of these folks, or happen to stop by their place of business, say thanks. Please.., allow me to proudly present to you: Joe & Lori Kierstead, Ince Distributing, Leon's Ice House, A&A Productions (He was our D.J. by the way, name is Robert), Alamo City Harley, Marriott Plaza Hotel, Moonstruck (They brought the Fire Truck), Sam & Liza Cardenas, Richard Santoyo Cigars, Fiesta Texas (Mike Mumme), Lovelyreligiousjewelry.com (Chris Velasquez), David & Amalia Trevino, Holt Equipment, Cavenders Boots City (North Star Mall location), C-6 Disposal Systems, American Signal, Louie Jimenez, Joe Farias, Barbara Rios, Larry Davis, The Bar on Broadway, Texas 46 Bar & Grill, H.E.B., MK Davis, Figlious Restaurant, Sam's Club Store #6262 (Connie Flores), Satterfield Air Conditioning, P.F.I.A. (Ruben Cecallos), and last but not certainly not least, Mr. Ronnie Ibarra. Thank you, God Bless you...all of you. You!! You are good, you. You are! You are good, you! (See, I can't stop saying it) Now, please allow me to tell you about our motorcycle ride to Burn Camp. To sum up the day's events in one sentence, that sentence would have to be..."This day will live in my memory for the rest of my life". To begin with, try to imagine 21 shiny motorcycles roaring down the IH10 West to Comfort, Tx. 
The reaction and the look on the faces of the kids, at Burn Camp, as theyacame running towards the main parking lot as we drove all 21 bikes into camp. It was quite a ruccuss as we drove in gunning our engines and seeing the faces of the kids light up with excitment. We spent the rest of the morning reaquainting ourselves with old friends, and with introductions to what I'm sure will be the start of new friendships, both young and old alike. The kids were amazing. You could see that everyone of the kids were having an absolutey great time at Burn Camp. There was a smile on each and every child there, and with a look of wonder and amazement. You know, the way a kid is suppose to be...HAPPY!!! You could almost feel the presense of God in the air. The club members had a great time having lunch with the kids, and vice versa. The kids welcomed us with open arms and very willing to slide over to make room for anyone and everyone of us to sit with them at thier lunch table. Right after lunch is when our President called for a short forum in order to present, to the President of T.B.S.S., our fundraising contribution. As the President of the S.A.F.F. M/C, Mario Guillen, and the President of the T.B.S.S., Mr. David Jayne, as well as the fundraising chairperson, Rick Garcia, stood before the crowd, our President handed Mr. Jayne a check in the amout of $11,000. The cheers from all the kids was absolutely deafenning. Then, for the rest of the afternoon, it was off with the kids to participate in the many, many activities the kids had to choose from. First and foremost was the San Antonio Fire Department (S.A.F.D.) fire truck, fully decked out with hoses and equipment ready for action. We'd like to thank S.A.F.D. Fire Chief, James Hood, for his gracious support he has given to the kids of T.B.S.S., for the last two years in a row, for making it all possible. The kids were allowed to, one by one, shoot water out of the "Red Line" and onto an open area of dry grass. Well it was so hot that after noon that it didn't take long before the kids started running and jumping into the spray of the water. The counselors and the kids alike. The young, and the young at heart were all getting wet. 
Then there was pictures on the motorcycles. Club members helped the kids get on their motorcycles so they could have their picture taken on a real life motorcycle. It as great. Again, it was so hot that afternoon that a lot of kids went swimming in the on campsite swimming pool, complete with life gaurds and water toys. I think the biggest hit of the afternoon were the flipbooks. One of our club members, Ron Carrillo, Active Firefighter (A.F.F.), donated his time and equipment, to include stage woredrobe and everyting, and spent all afternoon making flipbooks for all the kids. The kids had an absolute blast making the flipbooks. What's a flipbook?.., give Ron a call and I'm sure he'd be glad to tell you all about it. Thanks Ron, from the S.A.F.F. M/C and the T.B.S.S. You were a big hit with the kids. Well that's pretty much it folks. The kids had a blast..,we had a blast. The day was complete as we mounted our bikes, and drove off into the sunset amongst waves from the kids and the roar of the bikes. 
