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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/14/08
RUTLAND VT
Vermont Rally™
transitioning to non-profit corporation
The Vermont Rally™ held June
6, 7, and 8 of 2008 at the Vermont State
Fairgrounds was largely hailed as an
organizational success - especially in
light of the scope of this first ever
event. The event featured a wide range
of Powersport events and vendors,
benefit rides, community events, craft and
food vendors, and 25 live bands.
On-site camping was also available.
For Vermont Rally™ founder, Dirk
Nakazawa, his family, and a core group of
leaders the investment associated
with producing the event was substantial.
They have decided to offer that
investment to the community in the form of a
new, non-profit corporation to
be created by interested parties.
A meeting will be held at Denny's on
South Main Street on Monday, September
22, at 6:30pm and anyone with an
interest in the project is invited to
attend. Specifically, organizers hope
to attract individuals that can bring
resources to the project whether
intellectual or financial. Key people with
skills to serve as board members
and officers are sought to further define
the project mission and move it
ahead in future years.
For more information visit www.vermontrally.com or contact Tom Irish at
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or 802-353-1430.
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NEWS RELEASE
May 23, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Tom Irish, Co-Coordinator
Office:(802) 282-4752
Email:
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Volunteers Sought
Rutland, VT-Vermont Rally™, a community project dedicated to motorcycling is in the final stages of its campaign to bring the first annual event to the area, which is scheduled to take place June 6,7,and 8, 2008.
This event will be huge, providing many different activities and entertainment for all to enjoy, such as such as a Custom Bike Show, CnC Motocross Freestyle Stunt Shows, ATV pulls, Bike Rodeos, a Burnout Pit, and 27 live bands! Due to the magnitude of this event, Vermont Rally™ needs your help! Vermont Rally™ is looking for volunteers to lend a hand in a variety of different areas during the weekend such as parking, entrance gates, clean up, and much more! The event was designed to rally the community and volunteers are needed to ensure it success. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please call Tom Irish, Co-Coordinator of Vermont Rally™, at (802) 282-4752 or email Tom at
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Vermont Rally™ was conceived in the Spring of 2007 in an effort to become a must stop for those making the trip between Americade and Laconia while at the same time providing visiting area guests and locals with quality Vermont grown entertainment, arts and crafts, and services. One of the main goals of the project is to foster community. As such, this is a family friendly event. The Vermont Rally is presented by 101.5 The Fox, Atomic Pro Audio, and Central Vermont Motorcycles.
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A new website has been launched for The Vermont Rally at www.vermontrally.com. The site, developed by webkewl of Rutland VT, utilizes an open source Content Management System called "Joomla!" which allows a collaborative effort in the publishing of the site as the project matures. As Joomla! is highly extensible, features will be added to the site as need dictates. The current launch includes basic information about the event for the public, and a variety of tools to help event planners communicate behind the scenes. |
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Welcome to The Vermont Rally |
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WHOA! What a ride...
While the first Vermont Rally™ in 2008 was largely hailed as a
community success, it represented a huge drain on investors and organizers.
In meetings at the end of the summer and early fall of 2008, it
started becoming apparent that neither the financial or intellectual
investment that was available for the initial event would be available for a
2009 event.
Then came the economic downturn which pretty much put a nail
in any hopes to produce a similar event in 2009.
So.... there will be
no Vermont Rally™ in 2009. If you have an interest in seeing the event happen
in 2010, and can bring either a financial or intellectual investment to the
table, please contact us! Whether you can bring seed
money to begin the planning of a 2010 event, or your organizational/sales
skills, we would love to be able to produce the event again, and these are
the types of assets needed.
Thanks to everyone for the huge effort
expended on the 2008 event, and we hope to see you all again in 2010. In the meantime, your continued support of this benefit ride that first launched from last years' event would be greatly appreciated!
Gayle A. Sheldon Memorial Ride To Benefit The
Community Cancer Center
On Saturday June
6th, 2009; enjoy the beauty of Vermont from your motorcycle or
vehicle while supporting the Community Cancer Center of the Rutland
Regional Medical Center. Join us for the Second Annual Gayle A.
Sheldon Memorial Ride to raise awareness and funds needed to
improve the quality of life for patients and their family’s
struggling with brain and other types of cancers.
This
memorial ride will depart from The Rutland Regional Medical Center on
Allen Street in Rutland, Vermont, Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10:00
a.m. We will complete an 80 mile ride round trip that will end at Dan
Turco and Sons in North Clarendon, Vermont. Certified Road guards
for the event will be provided by the Independent Ryder’s, Inc.
of Vermont.
To participate, riders must register at
Rutland Regional Medical Center from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 am, or
pre-register online at our web site www.gaylesheldongbm.com.
Participation in the ride is $15 per person, and includes the Pig
Roast. For those who do not wish to participate in the ride can still
attend the Pig Roast at Dan Turco and Sons for $15. Children 12 and
under can participate at no cost. Other activities include, live
music, 50/50 raffle, prize raffle, and guest speakers (Tina Jackson
plus more). T-shirts and water bottles will also be available for
sale.
This event is organized by Gayle Sheldon’s family
along with Bruce Turco and Jim and Nickie Brenton. Gayle battled with
the devastating Glioblastoma Multiform IV form of brain cancer for 4
months until she lost the battle with cancer in 2007. Many other
people are suffering with cancer and the Rutland Regional Cancer
Center can only help more with the additional funds we are raising.
With your participation, many people will benefit. All
proceeds after expense’s will be used to help Cancer patients
and there families in Rutland County. It will also be used to provide
new tools to inform people of the under publicized but very deadly
Glioblastoma Brain cancer in its many forms.
Contact- Carol Horton at 802-770-9813 or
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