RULES FOR “RIDE TO REMEMBER”

1. Have fun and make it a safe ride.

2. This ride is directed toward motorcycle riders, however, if there are those who would like to participate and don’t have a motorcycle, other modes of transportation are acceptable.

3. You must be at least 18 years old to participate, unless you are a minor accompanied by an adult on the back of a motorcycle or passenger in a car.

4. Each participant must request a “Registration Envelope” from Marion Gray 802-456-8862 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Vermont Fallen Heroes GWOT Memorial Fund Inc., AND collect a minimum of $150.00 in donations.

5. You do not need to do the ride to participate and collect donations.

6. It is recommended that each participant ask all their neighbors, friends, relatives, employers, co-workers, businesses (especially those whom you personally do business with) to sponsor you.  Also, a helpful hint: Start by listing a larger donation first, such as $100., not $1.  Everyone will want to know what everyone else is giving and do the same.

7. All checks must be made out to: VT Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund (VFHGMF)  All monies collected will go directly to fund the construction and maintenance of a memorial/monument to all those that have served, are serving, will serve and those that have fallen from Vermont for the Global War on Terror (GWOT) **We are a 501c3 charitable corporation and all donations are tax deductible allowable by law.

8. Any single donation of over $250.00 MUST have the full and complete name and address of the donor. Space is provided on the front of your donation envelope.

9. There are 32 different locations designated “OFFICIAL PIT STOP” for participants to collect “chips” as an additional  incentive to win a prize. These chips will be available ONLY on the day of the ride, July 30, 2011 from 6am to 5pm.  Each stop will have chips with their business name on the back and one of the fallen soldier’s names on the front.  You will randomly select a single chip from each Official Pit Stop. You may only collect ONE chip from each stop.

10. To qualify for a winning hand, you must have at least 5 chips from 5 different businesses. To build a winning hand, you will need to have at least a pair of the same soldier’s name on different business chips.  The highest winning hand will be 5 chips with the same soldier’s name on it, from 5 different businesses. (Example: PFC Kyle Gilbert from Lucky’s Motor Sales, Wilkins Harley Davidson, LandAir, Essex Harley Davidson dealership and Heroes Welcome Store)  The more “Pit Stops” you go to, the better your odds of building a winning hand. In the event of more than one “5 of a kind” hand, those participant’s names will go into a hat for a winner to be drawn.

11. BONUS: There will be available at the end of the ride, Wilkins Harley Dealership, a chance to purchase “one last chance” chip for a fee of $10.00.

12. All donation envelopes and “chip” hands must be turned in by 5pm, the day of the ride, July 30, 2011 to qualify for prizes.

13.There are two prize categories:
A.) Grand prize, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, 2012 Custom 1200, for the person who collects the most money in donations collected and turned in no later than 5pm July 30, 2011.  A $1500.00 minimum collected is required to win the motorcycle . Prizes for the top 5 donation dollars raised will be awarded as well.
B.)  Prizes for the top 5  best “chip” hands.

14. Armbands will be provided to all participants, to identify each rider as a participant during the ride and at each “pit stop”.  Please remember you are representing our patriots and remain respectful of traffic, businesses and each other.

15.There will be food available for participants at the end of the ride at Wilkins Harley Dealership, 663 So. Main, Rt 14, So. Barre, (Exit 6, 2 mile exit ramp onto Rt 14, turn right.) Awarding of prizes will begin at 6pm.

16. You MUST be present to win any prize, or have a representative present. All tax liability for prizes awarded are the responsibility of the winner.

Liability Disclaimer: All participants agree that they are riding and participating at their own risk.  The Vermont Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund, Inc., is not liable for injuries, damage or loss of equipment while doing this ride, and will be held harmless. All participants who request and receive a packet, by acceptance of such, automatically agree to this condition. Prizes have no cash value and will be “as available for make and model”.