Good Morning to All the RFTW Family from Tennessee!
The RFTW mission continues everyday, as each of us, are given the opportunity to bring awareness and a helping hand to our veterans and their families to include Gold and Blue Stars. On July 9, 2022, ‘Homes For Our Troops’ presented Lance Corporal (L/Cpl.) Kevin Honaker, USMC (Ret.) with the keys to his brand new home in Sparta, Tennessee. We had a large RFTW presence at this event, where we met L/Cpl. Honaker and escorted him to his new home for a “Key Ceremony”. A big thanks goes out to all those that participated!
August is here and ride XXXIII, 2023 is approaching.
I look forward to seeing you in 2023. I would like to thank each of you that took your valuable time to provide an After Action Review (AAR) for 2022. Your comments and recommendations on how to improve and make the run better have been heard. Your leadership team is busy planning and coordinating 2023’s routes; fuel stops, host hotels, meals and events along the way.
There will be a new ‘How to Register’ and ‘How to Check-In’ section added to (RFTW.us) website. Registration will open 11 SEP 2022 for the 2023 Run. Register early! The BoD continues to look for ways to streamline and improve cost effective ways of operating that will allow improved mission support. Better and more timely communication is being accomplished through use of our website and through other methods. Please, look often for new news as well as helpful tips regarding the 2023 RIDE. Sign-up for the automatic receipt of newsletters.
I would hope that each of you are practicing and preparing for 2023 now. I miss-stated in my last news letter, “CORRECTION” you do not need your title at Check-in however you do need a current registration, Driver License w/motorcycle endorsement if state required and current insurance.
As you can tell the 2023 BOD and Route RCs are working closely together to make 2023 a success. I would ask each of you as you prepare, to focus on your riding skills and safety. It is up to you to ride within your capabilities and competency to make 2023 our safest year yet, “no Accidents or Incidents” should be our ‘Riding Goal’.
On a personal note, it is my distinct honor and privilege to serve as President of the Board of Directors for 2023, and the Run, and I especially look forward to meeting and talk with as many of you as possible. Have Great Day. God Bless you and your family. Always ride safe till then!
Is it May yet?
Sincerely,
Ron ‘Sky’ King
President, RFTW Board of Directors
