Category: General News & Updates

As we mentioned on the latest RFTW Podcast, due to solidifying final logistics and lodging accommodation contracts, the route hotel lists will NOT be released on January 1st as previously planned. We will release the route hotel lists on January 10th 2025 at 0800 hours Eastern.

I hope this newsletter finds everyone well. To start things off, I want to let everyone know that I will be out of the country from Dec 18th thru Dec 31st. The store will remain open however all non-apparel items won’t ship until Jan 2nd. Shirts and headgear will ship as normal since these are managed by our supplier.

Starting the day after Christmas on 12/26 thru New Year’s day, 1/1, you can save on shirts and 2025 items. Purchase any regularly priced shirt and get a second one for 20% off! This offer does not apply to shirts that are currently marked down for clearance. In addition, buy your 2025 patches now so you don’t have to worry about sewing them on in Ontario. All 2025 items are 15% off! Here is the list:

1. 2025 Patches – FNG 2025, All The Way 2025, Participant 2025, Wall to Wall 2025
2. 2025 Anniversary items – Poker chip, patch, sticker
3. 2025 Wristband
4. 2025 Pin – single, 25-pin and 100-pin bundles.

Finally, I still need sales help for Southern and Midway routes. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering for this position for either route, please reach out to me.

I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and I wish all of you a very happy New Year 2025!

Ride safe everyone. Is it May yet?

Alan “Xbox” Steiner
Director of Merchandise
Run For The Wall
https://rftw.us

I am looking for three drivers, with trucks, that can help move the merchandise trailers from Phoenix, AZ to Riverside, CA. The trailers are roughly 4000 lbs so I’d recommend a truck or SUV that has a 8000 lb towing capacity as the minimum. Each trailer as a weight distribution hitch that fits a standard receiver so you don’t need to supply a hitch. Roundtrip fuel is paid for by Run For The Wall. The timeframe is December 15th or 16th.

Please email me at alan.steiner@rftw.us if you are willing to help out.

Thank you!

Alan “Xbox” Steiner
Director of Merchandise
Run For The Wall
https://rftw.us

To close, I am still looking for volunteers to help with sales on all three routes. I can work with the drivers regarding space to drive anyone across the country but can’t promise anything. Participants will register and be a part of the Run just like the riders including meals. So, if you are interested, or know of anyone that might want to help, please reach out to me.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Ride, practice and be safe!

Alan “Xbox” Steiner
Director of Merchandise
Run For The Wall
https://rftw.us

The Board of Directors is announcing an upcoming vacancy in the position of Treasurer.

The Treasurer is not only a member of the Board but is also a corporate officer with financial and fiduciary responsibilities to the corporation.

This critical position has specific requirements to best serve the corporation and its riders. The successful candidate needs experience with write-up accounting, must be familiar with GAAP, experience with QuickBooks, especially the on-line version, experience with Excel to include creating and modifying spreadsheets, the ability to coordinate multiple actions with multiple players to include other directors and vendors, familiarity with banking apps and their various payment options.  Additionally, the Treasurer must be familiar with non-profit reporting across various government agencies. Understanding of and the ability to research reporting requirements, along with the nuances of RFTW and its operations is essential. A huge plus would be someone with credentials to prepare our annual Form 990 return and the ability to represent RFTW during an IRS audit. CPA, Enrolled Agent, or Registered Tax Return Preparer are all positives. While the position does not require a CPA, bookkeeping experience alone is not sufficient. Staff accounting experience would be an ideal qualification.

The successful candidate will submit a resume focused on their meeting the above qualifications, along with RFTW experience. Submit complete resumes to Secretary@RFTW.us. Prior to final approval of the BoD, candidates must successfully undergo a background check and a financial check.

The vacancy will occur on 31 August 2025; however, the successful candidate can be brought on-board early so that we can ensure a smooth transition.

Please send questions can either to Treasurer@rftw.us or President@rftw.us.

All,

I wanted to provide an update on my post on October 10th regarding drivers and sales help needed. All driver positions are now filled! Thank you to those of you that have stepped up to fill these critical positions.

Central Route – Julie “Jewels” Jackson
Midway Route – Brad “Bone” McGuire
Southern & Sandbox Route – Greg Noller

With the drivers all in place, I still need a few people to help in sales for each route. As a reminder, these positions will require each individual to register for the specific route they will be participating in and by doing so, will be eligible for all the same benefits as the riders including meals while on the Run. Team members ride out ahead of the pack to allow time to park and set up before the pack arrives at each stop. This gives supporters, participants and day riders a chance to buy merchandise prior to the pack arrival.

Merchandise sales will be open at each designated stop for up to 30 minutes prior to pack departure to give pack riders an opportunity to buy merchandise as well. Typically, stops that the merchandise team will be at include all lunch and dinner locations as well as designated memorials and VA hospitals.

Upon arrival in DC, your help is needed to unload merchandise from the two trailers not participating in Sandbox and stock the trailer assigned for Sandbox. Once completed, enjoy the celebrations when the pack arrives!

Sales Help for All Routes

1. You are customer focused and will represent the face of the RFTW and the merchandise team.
2. You will need to be able to operate the point-of-sale system and manage cash and credit card transactions. Training is provided.
3. You will need to be capable of reconciling all transactions for each day and provide the Treasurer, or appointed person, with the cash received each day. Reporting format will be determined by the Treasurer.
4. You will be required to be in Ontario, CA the Friday before the Run for training and to help set up and sell merchandise at the Elks and  host hotel.
5. You will need to provide your own transportation unless other arrangements are made with the merchandise truck driver for your route to ride along. I can help with this if needed.

Please reach out to me if you or someone you know is interested or has any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Alan “Xbox” Steiner
Director of Merchandise, RFTW
2024 SB Road Guard
2023-2024 CR Photographer
2022 CR Plt 2 Tailgunner
2012 CR FNG