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Special Announcement
• Next Meeting - Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the American Legion in Orleans, VT at 7:00 PM.
An All New United Motorcyclists of Vermont Is Coming

United Motorcyclists of Vermont is becoming a 501 (c) 3, a non profit organization. As such we cannot be political.

We'll be updating the site soon, as well as our bylaws, motto, mission, etc.

To become involved, or more involved in UMV. Join us, attend a meeting, contact us -- let us know what you want UMV to be and what you can do to help us get there.

Our meetings are the first Wednesday night of the month. The location alternates between the VWF in Hyde Park and the American Legion in Orleans.

Motorcycle Events




Motorcycle Events Calendar
Crossroads Motorcycle Rally - Waterbury, VT
Crossroads Motorcycle Rally - Vermont
2010 Harley Raffle, Dinner and Dance

The winner of the Harley was present at the drawing. As soon as I get his name I'll post it and some pictures.

The band was great, they really got everyone moving and it sure looked like everyone had a great time.

See you there next year.

Annual Toy Run 2009 Update

We had great weather for our Annual Toy Run to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children on Saturday. There were 901 motorcycles that left the BCBS parking lot to take part in the parade through Barre and to the State House in Montpelier.

The current economic downturn has affected the Shriners as much as it has the rest of the country. There were reports recently that they might have to start shutting down some of their hospitals. It was great to see so many socially caring motorcyclists turn out to support the Shriners and the work they do for children. Many people made cash donations in addition to the toys.

It was a shame that none of our elected officials were able to greet us at our house, the State House in Montpelier as they have done previously. But the Shriners were there to accept our toy and cash donations and that is what really matters.

We'll have photos and hopefully video of the Toy Run posted soon. Please be aware it takes a tremendous amount of work to pull off the Toy Run and we couldn't do it without the support of the local police and sheriff's departments. This is a yearly parade and we do obtain the necessary permits and make every attempt possible to keep traffic off of the parade route to insure the safety of the participants.

It was also a shame that there was no mention of the Annual Toy Run in any of the local media. Well, except for a negative letter to the editor in today's Barre Times Argus. Please read it and feel free to respond. Be courteous of course, no need to be rude.

Letter to the editor - Barre Times Argus
...I waited at the light on the corner of Main and Maple streets for 15 minutes as the motorcycles went by, I pulled onto Main Street heading toward Montpelier..when another round of motorcycles appeared behind me...we came to a stop due to traffic. My vehicle instantly was swarmed by motorcycles passing on both sides...

Read the entire letter at the Barre Times Argus site.

Most motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers. These people will then claim that they never saw the motorcyclsit. Start seeing motorcycles.

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