2017MidAtlanticMeet
Well, since they can not seem to get the current log in set up right----which has cost us many long time members, I am going to just post this up now. Yes, the MAM username is still locked out.
Just to be clear, the above is not the reason it has taken soooo long to post this---- for that, I take all the blame and apologize.
I would like to formally apologize for taking soooo long to get this posted. There have been many changes in my life this past year. It has been some real ups and downs. So hopefully this coming year will be much better.
All that being said, one of the reasons this post has taken this long, is with a small personal nature. It is with the deepest regards that I announce the death of Carole Nelson (director of sales with Sleep Inn). She was tragically killed in a vehicle accident a short while back. Carole was directly responsible for helping to keep the room costs down and a smooth event with the hotel. For those that new her (Ryan, Harris, and I), she was a very sweet and giving individual. She will be missed at this MAM.
So let's make this event special for her an all the fallen brothers we endured from our group. Let's invite everyone we know, no matter the bike, and make the 2017 MAM an event to remember and tribute.
One change to this years event. We will no longer have a "sponsored" MAM cook. This apearantly caused some big issues last year and continued on to well past the event. All of that is not what the MAM is about. We are not there to throw words an degrade. This event is about riding, the M109R, and the company of great riders and comradery. So, if you want to bring your best BBQ an provide for others--- feel free. The food has been awesome in the past and I am sure it will continue to be.
This is the 10th year for this event!!!!!! So.......
Welome to the 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Meet!!!
When: June 19th (Monday) to 25th (Sunday) Sunday the 25th is the travel day.
Where: We are booked at the Sleep Inn at 222 Jefferson Highway Staunton, VA 24401
To make reservations call 540-887-6500 and pick option 2 or ask for the front desk. Tell them that you want to book a room in the M109Riders group. If you choose the reservations menu, you are put to the corporate site and you need that hotel extension (front desk) to keep from it getting screwed up. If they say that they are booked, please reply to this post and I will check on it. The rate is $82.99 plus taxes per night and includes breakfast. Some people have expressed that they want to come down earlier or stay later. If that is something that you want to do, you will be extended the group rate. You can cancel up to 24 hours without any charges to you.
So, the members from the north east can now plan to come being it is a week later than the past 4yrs.
People Donating to the raffle
Below is a couple of things that are extremely important and worth mentioning:
The back of the hotel is reserved for motorcycle parking only. Let the front desk know upon check-in if you have a trailer, they should direct you on where to park. Please see the image on the website home page indicating where you may park. If you park a car, truck or trailer in the back parking lot, you will be asked to move it. We are expecting a lot of motorcycles and need the parking spaces.
We have multiple routes plus some of those routes being reversed. Groups are released at separate times so everyone is not clustered together when heading out. If you have people you want to ride with, find an open route that can accommodate the number of riders you have.
Many of you may have ridden in packs before, but you also may be riding with others who have not. These are mountain roads that are technical in some areas. To be able to enjoy the ride, it's important to get everyone on the same page.
This post will be updated as the season moves along, so remember to check for updates. Website and Facebook links will be added soon, as well as, the vendor donations list.
Mid-Atlantic Meet Facebook page