Frank/Coletto
04-04-2005, 03:19 PM
I have compiled a mailing list over the years of Victory Owners that I will be sending out the letter below over the next few days. So if I do not have you on my list please read the note below. We will still be affiliated with the Northern Ill Victory Riders, Just attempting to get a group of Vic owners that live closer together for riding. Look forward to seeing you on April 10th!!!
Northern Illinois Victory Riders
A Local Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle Club
Forming a new Chapter in Arlington Heights Illinois
First Meeting Sunday, April 10
Own a Victory motorcycle? Want to ride with others that chose a quality AMERICAN-made motorcycle? Want to be part of a group that enjoys riding and having fun? Then you might want to come to our first “Get Together” on Sunday April 10th at 10:30 a.m. at America’s Open Road at 1975 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights Illinois. Their phone is 847-368-0900 or visit their website at www.americasopenroad.com.
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Frank Coletto. I have owned a Victory Motorcycle since June of 2000. I am the Victory Ride Coordinator for Chicago (VRA); a charter member and past board member of the Victory Motorcycle Club (http://www.thevmc.com) and a member of the Northern Illinois Victory Riders (http://www.illinoisvictoryriders.com).
Ross Schliesmann, owner of America’s Open Road, has agreed to sponsor a local riding chapter out of their store and allow us to have our meetings and originate rides from their location. Ross, who owns a Kingpin, and Scott Durham, an AOR employee, Victory owner, NIVR member, and VMC member want to ride with us and have volunteered to help us put this together.
Here is what we would like to accomplish on the 10th at our first meeting:
1.Outline for everyone the process of becoming a Local Chapter.
2.My intention is to not make this very structured, but to be successful we would require some. We will need a President, Secretary/Treasurer, Ride coordinator. We will need at least these three positions to satisfy the Local Chapter requirements of the VMC.
3.Determine how/when the rides will take place. Day, ˝ day, weekend, charity etc.
4.Safety, this is my personal priority when riding with any group. We can’t talk about it enough, can’t practice it enough and need to be aware of it always. Riding in a group is different.
5.All members will be required to be a paid member of the VMC. If you don’t know about this site/club, go to the website at www.thevmc.com and see what they are all about. $15 for the first year (includes a patch) and $10 every year after. If you want to know about your bike, where to buy parts, get discounts, this is the place.
6.Dues, if any, you decide as a group.
7.How will we communicate as a group.
8.Have Fun!!
The first ride of the Northern Illinois Victory Riders is scheduled on Saturday, April 16th. We will be leaving America’s Open Road at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please be there by 10:30 to discuss the route. We will end up at Tim Thompson’s home in Maple Park at 3:00pm for a cook out. The donation for the food is $5. (Will winter ever go away?)
I am sure there’s a lot more that we will discuss at the meeting on the 10th. Let me know if you plan on attending. We want to make sure we have enough coffee and pastries. Please send me an email at victory2909@ameritech.net or call me at 847-719-2909. We look forward to meeting and riding with you.
Frank Coletto
Fellow Victory Owner
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Frank Coletto
VMC #26
00C Custom
02TCD Stage II
NIVR Chapter of the VMC
Northern Illinois Victory Riders
A Local Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle Club
Forming a new Chapter in Arlington Heights Illinois
First Meeting Sunday, April 10
Own a Victory motorcycle? Want to ride with others that chose a quality AMERICAN-made motorcycle? Want to be part of a group that enjoys riding and having fun? Then you might want to come to our first “Get Together” on Sunday April 10th at 10:30 a.m. at America’s Open Road at 1975 E. Rand Road in Arlington Heights Illinois. Their phone is 847-368-0900 or visit their website at www.americasopenroad.com.
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Frank Coletto. I have owned a Victory Motorcycle since June of 2000. I am the Victory Ride Coordinator for Chicago (VRA); a charter member and past board member of the Victory Motorcycle Club (http://www.thevmc.com) and a member of the Northern Illinois Victory Riders (http://www.illinoisvictoryriders.com).
Ross Schliesmann, owner of America’s Open Road, has agreed to sponsor a local riding chapter out of their store and allow us to have our meetings and originate rides from their location. Ross, who owns a Kingpin, and Scott Durham, an AOR employee, Victory owner, NIVR member, and VMC member want to ride with us and have volunteered to help us put this together.
Here is what we would like to accomplish on the 10th at our first meeting:
1.Outline for everyone the process of becoming a Local Chapter.
2.My intention is to not make this very structured, but to be successful we would require some. We will need a President, Secretary/Treasurer, Ride coordinator. We will need at least these three positions to satisfy the Local Chapter requirements of the VMC.
3.Determine how/when the rides will take place. Day, ˝ day, weekend, charity etc.
4.Safety, this is my personal priority when riding with any group. We can’t talk about it enough, can’t practice it enough and need to be aware of it always. Riding in a group is different.
5.All members will be required to be a paid member of the VMC. If you don’t know about this site/club, go to the website at www.thevmc.com and see what they are all about. $15 for the first year (includes a patch) and $10 every year after. If you want to know about your bike, where to buy parts, get discounts, this is the place.
6.Dues, if any, you decide as a group.
7.How will we communicate as a group.
8.Have Fun!!
The first ride of the Northern Illinois Victory Riders is scheduled on Saturday, April 16th. We will be leaving America’s Open Road at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please be there by 10:30 to discuss the route. We will end up at Tim Thompson’s home in Maple Park at 3:00pm for a cook out. The donation for the food is $5. (Will winter ever go away?)
I am sure there’s a lot more that we will discuss at the meeting on the 10th. Let me know if you plan on attending. We want to make sure we have enough coffee and pastries. Please send me an email at victory2909@ameritech.net or call me at 847-719-2909. We look forward to meeting and riding with you.
Frank Coletto
Fellow Victory Owner
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Frank Coletto
VMC #26
00C Custom
02TCD Stage II
NIVR Chapter of the VMC