Annual Fundraiser

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF, SET-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017, SOMERS CT

April 6, 2017 by Beth Greika

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF

SET-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

0900 HRS (9:00 AM), FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017

SOMERS CT

Patriot Guard Riders,

The NERCC is coming up in 4 weeks, and we need to start thinking about our role in this largest fundraiser for the CT PGR and Somers FD. Volunteers are needed to set-up on Friday, 5 May 2017, and workers are needed all day on Saturday, 6 May 2017. Time to set-up is 0900 hrs (9:00 am) on Friday, the more people who show up, the sooner we get done. Saturday we should get there at 0900 hrs (9:00 am) also to have everything ready for the 1100 hrs (11:00 am) opening.Â

This is an important event for us to be able to provide funds for our heroes.

***THINK CHILI!!!***

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

Filed Under: Archives, Mission News Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, Attend on your own

MESSAGE FROM STATE CAPTAIN The Annual NERCC

March 10, 2016 by Beth Greika

Patriot Guard and Associates,

The Annual NERCC, which is our largest source of operating funds, is scheduled forÂ 30 April 2016Â in Somers, CT. This event is organized by our very own Ride Captain, Mike Freedman. As you all know, this requires a lot of help on the part of the CTPGR to set up and run. I hope we can count on those who helped in the past to again give us a hand.

We need someone to act as coordinator for the set up crew.Â This requires an early start in the morning, as well as people to help with the set up. Additionally, we need people throughout the day to man (or woman) the registration tables, and anything else that comes.

The Somers Fire Dept., also a beneficiary of this fundraiser, already has volunteers lined up. So letâ€™s get on board and make this another rip roaring success.

Â PLEASE SEND ALL VOLUNTEER INFO TO ME MAC MCARTHUR AT ONE OF THE BELOW E-MAIL ADDRESSES. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP***

Thanks for your help.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.Â

Regards,Â

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax:Â 860-345-3654

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser

Chili Cook off volunteers needed! May 3rd

March 29, 2014 by Laurie

Chili Cook off volunteers needed!

May 3rdÂ

PGR â€œCHILIâ€ VOLUNTEERS

Â Â Â chili.volunteers@gmail.com

I wanted to touch base with the membership in regard to volunteering for the chili cook-off.

Many of you have already sent emails offering your time and help and we are greatly appreciative of your enthusiasm and desire to be a part of this, but I need your assistance in volunteering.

We have listed the days and the times available to volunteer. When you volunteer please be specific on the day and time you would like to help; only you can decide what works best for you and your scheduleâ€¦

If you can do part of one shift and part of another just let me know the time frame you need (i.e. 9 am-1pm) We welcome as little or as much time as you can give. Anytime you can commit to this event makes a huge difference…

Friday Â May 2nd Â … Setup Dayâ€¦ Â Â Â 8:30am until Â Â 2pm Â Â (Minimal help needed)

Saturday, May 3rd Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

7am-11am Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

10am-2pm Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

1pm-5pm Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

All Day Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Please contact me SRC. Â Kevin Wakely Â Â Â chili.volunteers@gmail.com Â to volunteer working at the chili cookoff

Contact Â Mike Freedman Â at Â madmike@chilict.com Â to volunteer to judge

Thank You all for what you do,

SRC. Â Kevin Wakely Â

Gregg

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt

Patriot Guard Riders

Connecticut State Captain

Director, Honor and Remember of CT

www.ctpatriotguard.org

www.honorandremember.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

203-921-8255

“Standing for Those Who Stood for US”!

Filed Under: Annual Fund Raiser, Annual Fundraiser News Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser

* Special Mission* New England ICS Chili Cook-off, Somers, CT. SAT MAY 4th 1200hrs

April 2, 2013 by Laurie

*** Special Mission***

New England ICS Chili Cook-off

Somers, CT. SAT MAY 4th 1200hrs

Patriot Guard and associates,

We are very pleased to have been once again invited to participate in an outstanding event to benefit the Patriot Guard Riders of CT and the Somers Fire Department.

Come out to support PGR and Somers Fire Department with a great day of food, fun and of course CHILI!Â Â The event is from 1130hrs to 1630hrs and entrance fee is $7.00 with two canned goods or $8.00 without.Â Reminder, no pets are allowed at this event.

We will stand a flag line at this opening ceremony.Â

Full Flag bikes are asked to park near the entrance of the event to ride in before the National Anthem.

Our own RC Madmike is at the helm of this event; State Captain Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and flags will be on site.

Â Final Staging

1130hrs (staging)

Saturday May 4th

Pleasant View

452 South Road (Rt. 83)

Somers, CT

Â God Bless America, Our Troops and 1^stÂ Responders!

Â Regards,

Â Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt

Patriot Guard Riders

Connecticut State Captain

Filed Under: Annual Fundraiser News Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, Current Missions

Statewide Message State Captain

April 1, 2013 by Beth Greika

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Â We are getting close to the New England ICS Chili Cook off to be held Saturday May 4th in Somers CT to benefit PGR of CT and Somers Fire Department. It is a great day full of food and fun so please tell your friends and family!

We are still in need of PGR Volunteers to help out on this day. If you have some time, please email Kevin Wakely @ chili.volunteers@gmail.com.

This will be a Special Mission with the Flag Line at 1200hrs and stage time of 1130hrs. Full Flag bikes are asked to stage near the entrance and will ride in before the national anthem and park in an area near the Flag Line. Mission to come out shortly…

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt

Patriot Guard Riders

ConnecticutState Captain

www.ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

203-921-8255

“Standing for Those Who Have Stood for US”!

Filed Under: Annual Fund Raiser, Annual Fundraiser News, Archives, Fundraising Events Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, Current Events

From Sr. Ride Captain Kevin Wakely via State Captain, RE: Annual Chili Cookoff

April 1, 2013 by Beth Greika

Sr. Ride Captain Kevin Wakely regarding volunteers needed for our Chili Cook off to benefit PGR of CT and the Somers Fire Department. Saturday May 4th, Somers, CT

PGR â€œCHILIâ€ VOLUNTEERS contact Kevin at:Â chili.volunteers@gmail.com

I wanted to touch base with the membership in regard to volunteering for the chili cook-off.

Many of you have already sent emails offering your time and help and we are greatly appreciative of your enthusiasm and desire to be a part of this, but I need your assistance in volunteering. We have listed the days and the times available to volunteer. When you volunteer please be specific on the day and time you would like to help; only you can decide what works best for you and your scheduleâ€¦ If you can do part of one shift and part of another just let me know the time frame you need (i.e. 9 am-1pm) We welcome as little or as much time as you can give. Anytime you can commit to this event makes a huge difference…

Friday Â May 3^rd Â Â … Setup Dayâ€¦Â Â Â 8:30am until Â Â 2pm Â Â (Minimal help needed)

Saturday, May 4^th Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

7am-11amÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

10am-2pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

1pm-5pm Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

All DayÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Please contact me atÂ Â chili.volunteers@gmail.comÂ to volunteer working at the chili cookoff

ContactÂ Mike FreedmanÂ atÂ madmike@chilict.comÂ to volunteer to judge

Thank You all for what you do,

SRC. Â Kevin WakelyÂ

Filed Under: Annual Fund Raiser, Annual Fundraiser News, Archives Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, Current Events

Volunteers needed for our Chili Cook off

March 17, 2013 by Beth Greika

From Sr. Ride Captain Kevin Wakely;Â chili.volunteers@gmail.com

Regarding volunteers needed for our Chili Cook off to benefit PGR of CT and the Somers Fire Department.

Saturday May 4th, Somers, CT

PGR â€œCHILIâ€ VOLUNTEERS

I wanted to touch base with the membership in regard to volunteering for the chili cook-off.

Friday Â May 3^rd Â Â … Setup Dayâ€¦Â Â Â 8:30am until Â Â 2pm Â Â (Minimal help needed)

7am-11amÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Â 10am-2pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Â 1pm-5pm Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Please contact me atÂ Â chili.volunteers@gmail.comÂ to volunteer working at the chili cookoff

ContactÂ Mike FreedmanÂ atÂ madmike@chilict.comÂ to volunteer to judge

Thank You all for what you do,

SRC. Â Kevin WakelyÂ

Filed Under: Archives, Fundraising Events Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, Current Events

Fund Raising Event – GIOS Brick Oven Motorcycle Run 30 September

September 23, 2012 by Beth Greika

Â Come join us for annual Motorcycle run!
This yearÂ GIOS Brick Oven Pizza is donating to the Patriot Guard Riders of CT

GIOS Brick Oven Pizza

Turkey Hills Road

East Granby CT

Sunday September 30th

Looking for any raffle prizes!

$20.00 Riders

$10.00 Passengers

$15.00 for dinner only

Filed Under: Archives, Fundraising Events Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, Current Events

From The State Captain RE: Chili Cook Off results

May 31, 2012 by Beth Greika

Want some terrific news? I have some for you….

Â
It is with a great pleasure that I announce the OUTSTANDING results of the Chili cook off that was held recently to benefit PGR of CT and the Somers Fire Department. Drum roll please………..both Somers Fire and PGR of CT will recieve $9353.00 each! Yes, you read that right. EACH!

While there is plenty of thanks to go around, it quite frankly was a heroic effort of our own Madmike Freedman, along with his much better half, Kat, that truly exemplify the American Spirit, an unwavering passion to serve others and a real dream that all came together on this terrific two day event that will allow PGR of CT to continue to provide support to our Veterans and 1st Responders.

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I would also like to especially thank Sr Ride Captain Kevin Wakely for his leadership on the PGR end that directly impacted the success of this event—-thank you Sir!

I know I can speak for all three of these folks to say a giant THANK YOU to all that took time out of their schedules to help support PGR. Whether you were there all three days helping, manging the finances, judging, or just stopped by to lend a hand, we thank you all ever so much for your time and energy and we could not have done it with out you.

Â
With thanks to all and looking forward to the 2013 cook off,

Â
Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt

Patriot Guard Riders

Connecticut State Captain

www.ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

203-921-8255

Filed Under: Annual Fund Raiser, Annual Fundraiser News Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser

From the State Captain RE: Chili Cookoff

April 30, 2012 by Beth Greika

April 30, 2012

Patriot Guard and Associates

What a terrific weekend for our PGR fundraiser at the Chili-Cook off in Somers. Braving some strong wind gusts, we had a great turnout and fun was had by all. I would like to thank all the PGR members that took the time to come out and volunteer at this outstanding event. Whether you made it for a few hours or were able to make the entire time, I thank you ever so much for your time and energy to make this a successful event. I would like to also personally thank both Mike Freedman for leading the overall weekend and for Kevin Wakely for his leadership organizing the PGR volunteers. Once again, I appreciate all you did helping us to help others!

Many of you have asked about events/parades for Memorial Day. To date, I have had 13 parade requests and 8 Flag Line requests for ceremonies. As you can imagine, our participation at all of this is an impossibility and to choose one over another, is setting a precedent that I am not comfortable doing. With that said, you are more than welcome to attend any parade or event that you would like on your own. I do know some members have traditionally had some groups attend some parades such as Old Saybrook or Ansonia and you are certainly more than welcome to do that and network with other members. Please keep in mind this is strictly an attend on your own and not a special mission nor sponsored by PGR of CT.

We do have quite a few Special Missions coming up. To give you as much advanced notice, we will post these on the calendar feature on our website, www.ctpatriotguard.org, as soon as I get them but not send out the actual mission until a week or so ahead. Past practice has shown that if we send missions out too early, folks may forget or have it get lost in their email so if you have not done so already, please take the time to look at the CT website.

Several you have inquired about brochures, how people can join, or have had friends and family members ask how they can request a mission. All the information contained in our brochures, joining PGR and to request a mission with contact information, is all contained in a very easily viewed format on our website. Please direct others to our site for all of the pertinent information about PGR of CT.

I will end as I began…with a thank you for all you do for others. We continue to have many missions per week that include doubles on some days and with a great deal of traveling from one end of the state to another. What you do makes a huge difference to Veterans, 1st Responders and their families.

If you ever doubt the impact we have have for the services we provide, please see the quote below from our own PGR member, Freedom Rider USA and Police Officer Dave Anderson who sent me the following note after the burial of PGR member Ssgt/CPO Tim Comfort, who was a close friend of Dave’s.

From Dave Anderson:
“Gregg: I know I have said it before but thanks again so much for PGR at Tim’s Funeral. I got to see 1st hand from the opposite side of the Flag Line how just how much of an impact that Flag Line has. It was overwhelming to come out of the church after the service and see all the Flags lined up. What an honor and thanks for what you do”

With thanks,

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
www.ctpatriotguard.org
greggbarratt@gmail.com
203-921-8255

Filed Under: Annual Fundraiser News, Appreciation Notes Tagged With: Annual Fundraiser, News, Thank you

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF, SET-UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017, SOMERS CT

MESSAGE FROM STATE CAPTAIN The Annual NERCC

Chili Cook off volunteers needed! May 3rd

* Special Mission* New England ICS Chili Cook-off, Somers, CT. SAT MAY 4th 1200hrs

Statewide Message State Captain

From Sr. Ride Captain Kevin Wakely via State Captain, RE: Annual Chili Cookoff

Volunteers needed for our Chili Cook off

Fund Raising Event – GIOS Brick Oven Motorcycle Run 30 September

From The State Captain RE: Chili Cook Off results

From the State Captain RE: Chili Cookoff

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