Rolling Thunder has been invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Maine Patriots Thrift Shop in Sanford on Thursday, September 16th at 10:00 AM.  The intention of the Thrift Shop is to donate a portion of the prodeeds to Veterans in need. If you are able to attend, please do.
FMI - Contact Butch LaRose

August 28th (Rain Date - August 29th)
Sanford American Legion, 651 Main Street, Springvale ME 04083 

Registration 9 AM -10 AM 
Registration Fee is $25.00 Per Rider -- Fee includes Poker Hand, Door Prizes, Food and Entertainment.
Ride leaves the Sanford American Legion at 10:15am. We travel to the Alton & Rochester American Legions and then back to the Sanford American Legion
for Food & Music.

For more information contact: Victoria 207-432-7165 or Dave 207-432-1794 or zipkid68@yahoo.com

Last year's ride was a great success and we are hoping this year’s will be even better!!   

COME JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN!

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010  -- Rain Date will be Sunday, October 17th, 2010
Gowen Park, Main Street, Sanford, ME

Drop off a new toy for a Veteran’s child for Christmas or donate to the Toll Booth.
There will be music, food vendors, crafters, and much more.  Vendor rental space available

All proceeds will go towards Christmas gifts for our area Veteran’s children.

For more information contact Margo Goodrich at 324-2077

The major function of Rolling Thunder is to publicize the POW/MIA issue.  To educate the public that many American Prisoners of War were left behind after all previous wars and to help correct the past and to protect future veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners of war Missing In Action.
We are also committed to helping American veterans from all war.

WE WILL BE HONORING THE COMMITMENTS AND SACRIFICES MADE BY OUR NATION’S PRISONERS OF WAR AND THOSE WHO ARE STILL MISSING IN ACTION
Honor their service Fulfill their trust

September 18th at 11:00 AM
Central Park, Route 109, Sanford, ME

Sponsored by Rolling Thunder Maine, Chapter 2
FMI contact: Butch 207-651-7763

WE HAVE ALOT GOING ON TODAY -- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Dan Ross will be coming to Bangor from Nova Scotia. There will be a ride scheduled to meet Dan in Bangor and escort him back to Sanford.  Dan will be attending our chapter meeting on Sunday, September 12th to present a check to the chapter.  More information regarding the ride to follow.

There is a Cane Presentation Ceremony scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Air National Guard Station on Western Avenue in South Portland.  We need to be there by 3:30 PM.

Saturday night there is a Benefit comedy show at Spectator Sports on Route 4 in Sanford.  The profits from the comedy show will be split between the DAV and Rolling Thunder.  Headlining the show is Steve Caouette.  Show starts at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $12 each.  Reservations should be made by calling 324-9658.  It will be fun to have a bunch of Rolling Thunder members present.

This is a busy day, it would be nice if we could attend as much as you can.  

Opening of the cemetery will be at 12:00. Cars will meet next to the Springvale Fire Department and buses will transport you to the site. Those on bikes. we are leaving Aroma Joe's at 11:30 and riding to the site. There is no parking, though i think we will find a spot for the bikes. Handicaped vehicles are being allowed to drive in and drop off, than park in a remote area.  For more information contact Butch.

Join Rev. Mike Landry at the House of David, Route 25, Standish, ME.  Music, fun, food, ride, and much more.  All fellowship are welcome.

Rolling Thunder has been invited to Paul Leblanc's annual Hoe Down.  Bring a dish and/or drink, if possible.  Meet at Aroma Joe's at 11:00 AM. 

Join Rev. Mike Landry for the St. Sober Feast at Our Father's House on Route 112 in Saco.  Noon till whenever. There will be music, food, and a swimming pool.  All fellowship are welcome.

USO (style) Show To Say Thank You To Our Veterans
 
CALLING ALL VETERANS!  Put on your dancing shoes because the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B” is coming back to town!!!
 
We will be hosting our 4th annual G.I. Dame’s USO (style) Show at the American Legion located on Route 109 in Sanford/Springvale, Maine.  This event is hosted by the G.I. Dames partnering with  the American Legion and the Amvets of Sanford, Maine.  The date will be Saturday, October 23, 2010.  The entire event is held to say THANK YOU to all of our Veterans for their service to our Country.  Doors will open at 11:00 am and the event will kick off at 11:30 with a buffet followed by music and dancing until about 5:00 PM.  In the middle of the show there will be a special tribute to all of our Service Men and Women that is sure to bring a tear to your eye.   After the tribute, we will continue with the show till the end.  During the entire show, there will be drawings for prizes that have been donated by many different companies and individuals from as far away as California.    Merchants, organizations and individuals from all over Maine are getting involved with this event by either donating their time, services or product to the show.
 
This entire event is made up of over 50 volunteers and is put on FREE OF CHARGE.  It is open to any Veteran and one guest each.  Space is limited so it will be first come first serve (no reservations) as we enjoy a wonderful fun filled day that is designed to give thanks to the BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES!!!    Get there early to get into the drawings, although the tickets for the drawings are free, the ticket table opens at 11:00 am and closes at 3:00 PM.  The drawings will be held throughout the event and will continue right up until the end of the show for everyone.  (YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN ANY DRAWING AT THE SHOW).  There will be a several special drawings and a grand prize (at the end of the show) which will be for VETERANS only, as well as other prizes drawings that will be for everyone in attendance.
 
Although this show is to thank ALL Veterans, we will start this year’s show with a tribute to our WWII and Korean War Veterans.
 
This is our way of giving just a little back to those who have given so much to our Country.
 
Everyone is working extremely hard to make it a picture perfect day for our Veterans.
 
To make donations or for more information about the show please contact: 
Shirley Girard -Nanny99@roadrunner.com   - subject: USO (style) Show
 207-432-4462 (Cell) or  207-247-2428 (Home)