[LakelandARC] Fwd: Bike MS: The Citrus Tour Wrap Up Meeting

[Laura Pennington]

Hi All,

While the heartfelt thanks and appreciation contained in the email below are
to be passed along to everyone who partipated in the BikeMS event, the
Committee wrap-up meeting information only applies to the planning Committee
members. A follow-up meeting for all the radio volunteers can be scheduled
at a later date if there seems to be interest in doing so.

Thank You again, and sorry for any confusion!

Laura
On May 28, 2011 1:54 AM, "Evans F Mitchell KD4EFM / WQFK894" <
kd4efm1 at verizon.net> wrote:
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Bike MS: The Citrus Tour Wrap Up Meeting
> Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 20:58:21 +0000
> From: Cody Yerian <Cody.Yerian at nmss.org>
>
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>
> Good afternoon all!!!
>
> I cannot believe Bike has already come and gone...it sure came up
> quickly and went by just as fast. I hope you all were able to get some
> much deserved relaxation after the ride. I have been reading the emails
> coming in about the event and what our riders thought of it...I only
> read the good ones! Just kidding...
>
> Here are some of the comments from Bike MS: 2011:
>
> "WOW, what an amazing weekend. Thank you for all your support and
> dedication to make this Bike MS a special one.
>
> I hope you don't mind, but I would like to share my unique view of the
> weekend. This is my third ride as a cyclist, second as a VIB, first as
> a Ride Marshal and first as a SAG. My team, Team MS: Missy's
> Supporters, and I rode the century on Saturday (another first for me!)
> through all the rain, thunderstorms, wind, and heat. The road and rest
> stop support was amazing! As a Ride Marshal, it was a privilege to
> assist several of my fellow cyclists by contacting net control for
> mechanical support.
>
> On Sunday, as you all know, the weather was sketchy and my team decided
> better safe than sorry and not ride the 50. My wife Missy (who has MS
> and the reason for my team name) and I decided to assist as a last
> minute extra HAM/SAG vehicle. What a fantastic and eye-opening
> experience. As a rider, I knew there were SAG, Medical, Shadow and
> Motorcycle support but I did not fathom all the coordination that goes
> on behind the scene. Everyone did such a wonderful job. Missy and I are
> honored to be a part of the 2011 Bike MS: The Citrus Tour."
>
> "Thank you all! Riders, fundraisers, volunteers, club members who
> trained us up and cheered us on from afar. I just got off the phone
> with my Dad, Denny, who was here last year for the finish. He was in
> awe, once again this year, at our efforts to fight the disease that took
> his wife, my Mom, last February. Congrats to you all. Thanks to you all!"
>
> "Congratulations on a tremendous event! My team... "Very Attractive
> People on a Ride" really loved it and we were all first timers... the
> only thing to do to improve it would have been to get rid of that wind
> on day 2!"
>
>
> "I wanted to write you and let you know what a great job you did, yet
> again!!
> Even through the rain, hail, and possible flying cow, you pulled off
> another amazing bike tour!!
> Thank you for all your hard work! You helped make my 40th birthday an
> amazing birthday that I will never forget!!!
> Thanks again for all you do!"
>
> As I read these emails I immediately think of all of you
>
> I hope you guys realize just how big this event is...I'm not talking
> about big to the Society, but big to our riders. I witness the
> magnitude of this event every time I speak to our riders...why they
> ride, who they ride for, how long they've been riding, how they got
> started and what motivates them to continue to ride. The impact this
> event has on our riders was created by YOU. You all should be very
> proud of the event you've helped create and grow, because its success
> lies within all of you. A simple thank you cannot express how
> appreciative and grateful I am, and the Society is, to have such a
> wonderful committee that has turned into a family...we certainly see
> each other enough!haha. Sincere thanks for all that you do to make
> Bike MS such an amazing experience for so many people - cyclists, teams,
> other volunteers, families, friends and people living with multiple
> sclerosis.
>
> I would like to schedule our Bike MS: The Citrus Tour Wrap up Meeting
> for Wednesday, June 8^th at the Outback Steakhouse in Plant City at
> 6:30pm. The Outback Steakhouse is located right off of I-4.
>
> Here's the address...
>
> Outback Steakhouse
>
> 1203 Townsgate Court
> Plant City, FL 33566
>
> *An assortment of appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be available
> for the meeting.*
>
> **
>
> *Please let me know if you are able to attend so I can reserve the
> space! I'm sure we can fill a room quickly! I will send out a meeting
> request to everyone once I get a better idea of how many are able to
> make it. My cell phone is up and running again so please use
> 727.422.1258 if you need to reach me outside of 9-5pm.*
>
> *Thanks!!!*
>
> **
>
> *Cody Yerian
> **Development Manager*
> *National Multiple Sclerosis Society**
> *Mid Florida Chapter
> 4919 Memorial Highway
> Tampa, FL 33634*
> *Tel (813) 889-8363 ext.201
> Fax (813) 889-8313
>
> <http://www.bikemsmidfl.org/> <http://www.midfloridamswalks.org/>
>
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>
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