Calendar of Events
Chapter Meetings
The chapter
meets on the third Sunday
of each month at the American Legion Post 9 in Owensboro, KY. The address is 118 West Veterans Blvd. Guests are always welcome, and you do not have to be a veteran or ride a motorcycle to become a member.
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Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" Many people know Rolling Thunder® from the annual demonstration and "Ride for Freedom" to Washington, DC during Memorial Day weekend where an estimated 500,000 motorcycles participate each year. read more
POW/MIA Flag Raisings The chapter supplies POW/MIA flags ($40 each) to courthouses, fire departments, post offices, veterans memorials, various organizations and interests groups, and organizes flag raising ceremonies promoting public awareness about the POW/MIA issue.
Western KY Veterans Center, Hanson, KY On Father's Day weekend each year proceeds from the annual poker run are donated to the Western KY Veterans Center. Chapter members adopted the center when it opened and continue to visit the residents for the annual Christmas visit with the residents.
Poker Runs/Fund Raisers Poker Runs are held during the year to assist hospitalized and disabled veterans. An annual run at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center and others later in the year. POW/MIA product sales add to the proceeds distributed to local veterans agencies throughout the year
Schedule
3/03/2012
Chapter 2 Chili Supper
4:00 pm
National Guard Armory
Glasgow, KY
*Note: this has been voted as an official RTKY1 chapter event
3/18/2012
11:00 am - Board Meeting
1:00 pm - Membership Meeting
New Meeting Location!
4/15/2012
11:00 am - Board Meeting
1:00 pm - Membership Meeting
New Meeting Location
4/19/2012
6:30 pm
Set up for the Henderson Tri-Fest
4/20-22/2012
Henderson Tri-Fest
5/20/2012
11:00 am - Board Meeting
1:00 pm - Membership Meeting
New Meeting Location
5/22/2012
Memorial Ceremony
6:50 pm
National Guard Armory
Details Forthcoming
5/23-27/2012
Ride for Freedom
Washington, DC
Details Forthcoming
6/10/2012
11:00 am - Board Meeting
1:00 pm - Membership Meeting
New Meeting Location
6/16/2012
Western Kentucky Veterans Center Poker Run
Hanson, KY
Details Forthcoming