Today the Executive Board of Directors (ExecBoD) voted to approve my nominations for Assistant Route Coordinator (ARC) and Road Guard Captain (RGC).
It is my pleasure to announce Kirk “Pretty Boy” Olson as the Assistant Route Coordinator for RFTW XXXIV/2024. Since Starting in 2009, Kirk has served Run for the Wall as a Road Guard, Assistant Road Guard Captain and Road Guard Captain. He has also served on the ExecBoD as the Director of Public Relations and Communications from 2016-2019. He revamped our itinerary in 2013 and has been the editor of the Central Route Itinerary ever since. Kirk is a Navy Veteran.
I would also like to announce Ken “Catfish” Ward as our Road Guard Captain for RFTW XXXIV/2024. Ken is a Navy Veteran as well, and brings a wealth of experience to the Run. Since starting the Run in 2008, Ken has served in many leadership capacities including Platoon Leadership, Assistant Route Coordinator, Route Coordinator, Road Guard (Central and Sandbox), Assistant Road Guard Captain, Road Guard Captain (Central and Sandbox) as well as having Served on the ExecBoD for two terms.
Now that we have our key leadership in place, we have begun the planning for the upcoming year. The first thing we will be focusing on is the Workday/Reunion in Angel Fire. Initial Planning has already begun. Please mark the 1st and 2nd of September on your Calendars. We will be announcing final plans and sending the Sign-up Sheet out in the next week or so (July Newsletter). We look forward to seeing many of you in Angel Fire. All RFTW families are welcome from Central, Southern, Midway, or Sandbox Routes, as well as prospective new riders and anyone interested in learning about RFTW or helping with the BrickLaying. If you have not experienced Angel Fire yet, this is a good chance to see what the buzz is all about. We have a very special addition this year (to be announced in the next newsletter).
A brief (tentative) Itinerary is below.
Thursday and Friday 31 August & 1 September
Preparation of grounds and Bricks Time TBD. Location-Memorial
Friday Evening 1 September, 6 PM
Reception at Laguna Vista Saloon (Hamburgers and Hotdogs hot off the grill)
Saturday 2 September
All times are approximate and subject to change.
Location Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
7:00 AM Pre-Program Activity & Set Up (Breakfast Sandwiches/Coffee Provided)
8:30 AM Ceremony followed by Brick laying
12 Noon Lunch (Sandwiches, Chips & Drinks Provided for workers/volunteers)
2:00 PM (Approx.) End of Workday – After last brick is laid the end of workday will conclude
next to the helicopter
5:45 PM Meet at outdoor Pavilion behind Senior Center for a brief Ceremony (Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, Announcements) (50 N Tom Boy Dr, Eagle Nest, NM 87718).
6:00 PM Dinner and Rider’s Forum (Location to be Determined)
Dinner Menu to be determined.
Sunday 3 September
8:00 AM Church Services at Angel Fire Memorial Chapel
After Church Ride to various local areas (if we have enough interest)
MUCH ALOHA TO MY OHANA
Nick “Richboy” Hentges
RFTW Central Route Coordinator 2024
