Bikers Helping Brothers and Sisiters Scootergoods

I was looking for an address to mail someone at Scooter Goods to say thanks and this couldn't be a better forum! I want to say thank you to all of the Scooter Goods staff and friends that support the Troops overseas and at home! I am Army Sergeant First Class Robert Bailey presently deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, a few of you know mesa Sergeant Bailey, who supported the family of SPC Cody Grater after his unfortunate death in Iraq. Thanks to all of you for your support and also thanks for letting me hang with all of you at the Brooksville Old School Biker Rodeo in Nov, I'll be looking for you guys at the Rodeo in May so save me a spot to pitch my tent because I'm staying all weekend! Thanks again, Rob Bailey Sergeant First Class United States Army

On Dec 9th 2007 the biker community in Hernando Cty held a Toy Run for the less fortunate. 2 weeks earlier we all gathered to help the Sheriffs dept gather toys for their event. But on the 9th WE WHERE KICKED DIRECTLY IN THE BALLS when 2 of our fellow bikers where issued tickets for protecting us from STUPID CAGERS by blocking a intersection while we passed. We would like to let the Hernando Goon Squad know that a collection was taken up to pay the $120.00 tickets and they in turn donated it to all the children at the end of the run.

Hello Everyone , Its Melissa Haehnel once again writing to you all to inform you that thanks to Don V , Chris , Buzz and everyone else from Scootergoods , My daughter WILL be having a Christmas . You have no idea how thankful we are for you guys. Sunday, Dec.16,2007 Chris and Buzz came over to my house with gifts galore for my daughter . You guys are unbelievable . We thank you so much. It means the world to us and especially my daughter Sara that you were able to put together such a nice arrangement of gifts for her and my family. I can never thank you enough for all that you have done . I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. Now we will too !! Thank you again so very much from the bottom of our hearts ! God bless you !

My name is Melissa Haehnel , I am Hans Haehnel's Wife and I wanted to thank Don V and ScooterGoods Magazine for the article you put on the website about 2 weeks ago about my husband being in a motorcycle accident and also thank you guys so very much for the money you raised for Hans myself and my 12 Month old daughter , we really appreciate the support ,it really means a lot to us that you and the fellow scooterheads went out of your way for us. Although Hans has a long road to recovery, he is home for now but still can not walk for a few weeks until the pins are removed from his foot and the fracture in his neck is healed. So Christmas is unfortunately crossed off our list for my daughter being that Hans will not work for a while and I myself am a stay at home mom. But at least her father is alive, and with all the love and support I’m sure we will make it through this very rough time. But please let us thank you again so much for your time and effort in helping us. Thank you
Love , Hans , Melissa , & Sara Haehnel

At the November 2007 meeting of Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708,
J.O. "Gun Slinger" Batten, Don V, of Scootergoods Magazine, and Jim "Chickenman" Morrison presented Commandant Frank Glassford with $10,069.00 ,the proceeds from the Brooksville Old School Biker Rodeo. This mega event, geared towards raising money for America's disabled veterans, was held November 9-10-11th at the Bull-It Arena in East Brooksville. Thanks to Scootergoods Magazine and word-of-mouth, the event brought over 1400 bikers from up and down the east coast and as far west as Kentucky and Indiana. This wonderful gift will be applied to the numerous disabled veteran programs supported by Detachment 708.

A Couple of READERS JOINED US ON THE EUSTIS RUN Sept.29thand Sent this in! We just wanted to drop a line to say" THANK YOU" to you and your staff for the hospitality on Saturday (Eustis). You all did a great job on the run, a lot of bikes to keep together. We Never felt unsafe in anyway. Please send a thank you to all for being so accepting of us with your group its nice to be with a big group and no drama rama. You are all awesome! Till we meet again hats off to your team! Keep it safe! Pink Panther

I wanted to send you my heartfelt thanks for all that Scootergoods Magazine and everyone did to put together a benefit for
me. It means alot to me that Tina, Kathy and Barcode rallied together such anevent. The Scootergoods Staff was wonderful in advertising the poker run and it meant so much to me. If there is anything I can do to help you guys with, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’ll be there when ya need, helping out in anyway I can. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
See ya soon. Jaebird Jeanette Johnson

Lenny and several brothers and sisters did a kick ass job on July 15^th at Prowerlz in New Port Richey. There were vendors, a DJ, a pig roast, drink specials and live music by Trilogy Band. The turnout was great considering the temperature was soaring. The money raised for Tim (aka T-Dog) will assist with his medical bills and other expenses he incurred from his near fatal crash on January 20^th. We had brothers from the Outlaws, Black Pistons, Pagans, Goodfellows and the Suncoast Brotherhood just to name a few. In addition to all my friends, I wanted to also give a special thanks to the following for weeks of hard work and their donations:

Lenny & Terri ,V-Twin of Clearwater ,Bobby & Glenda,Car Quest of Dunedin ,Kevin & Maryanne Advance Auto of Dunedin ,Larry & Wanda,Team Florida of Clearwater,Jeff & Vivian ,T.J.’s of Dunedin Ray,Office Depot of Countryside ,Rocco, Fed-X/Kinko of Clearwater ,Dan, Biff Burgers of St Petersburg ,Lenny The Mover & Son,Elite Services of New Port Richey,The Palms of Palm Harbor,Recycle Cycle,Hot Nails of Largo,Cherry Bombs Tattoo of Dunedin ,Atomic Tattoos of Largo ,Profile Customs of Largo ,Bad Kitty of Largo,Causeway Inn of Dunedin,Gulf Coast Harley Davidson of New Port ,Molly Goodheads of Ozona ,Boyd’s Backyard of Palm Harbor ,Dan of Dunedin Blue Jays,Advance Auto of Clearwater ,NAPA of New Port Richey, Minar Food Store of Largo ,To all that participated, gave and attended – God Bless Tim & Kim

Tim Glegg was traveling home from working overtime on January 20^th and was cut-off by a pick-up truck. Per the FHP, Tim was launched over 120 feet into the oncoming traffic on Hillsborough Ave. The positive side - he is still with us, unfortunately, his injuries included a crushed ankle, a broken tibia, a broken fibula, a broken pelvis, a broken vertebrae, a head injury and of course, road rash. Tim was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he was admitted and sent to emergency surgery to stop the internal bleeding in his pelvis. Later surgery included trying to mend his ankle. Tim’s initial hospital stay was 11 days, 3 of which were in ICU. Tim has had 3 additional surgeries since then, one was to place a permanent metal plate & screws to set his leg along with the placement of an external fixator (5 days in the hospital), the second surgery was to have the external fixator removed (2 days in the hospital). The last surgery was to confirm what we have feared – Tim now has a serious infection in his leg that has affected the metal plate & screws (6 days in the hospital). Tim is on intravenous antibiotics (total of 6 weeks) and will have to have another surgery to remove the plate and screws that were to be permanent, providing the bone has healed enough to support his leg (sometime in August). The doctors are unsure if the infection has gotten into the bone at this point – we are hoping that it has not and Tim will heal (and walk) as best he can – if it has, we will take whatever needs to be done in stride and move on. Needless to say, the road has been long & rocky. We both want to thank you for your support during this trying time and say how much we appreciate your concern and well wishes. Please ride safe and keep your knees in the wind and watch out for others who don’t watch out for us! T-Dog & Kim

Jessie’s House Run
On the 24th of June a Texas hold’em poker run was held to benefit Jessie’s Place. When Jessie’s Place open’s, it will be a Child Advocacy Center, or a Safe Haven for abused children. The run started at the Crystal River Harley Davidson. By last bike out time, there was still a line of people signing up for the run. The Chapdog & I went to the first stop & had a late breakfast. The Loft had some great biscuits & gravy. We had some time to kill, so we went over to the mouse trap in Inglis to have a cold one to wash down breakfast. You can’t buy beer on Sunday’s in citrus co. Until 1pm. After a couple beers, we headed to the Cove Campground. They have a nice bar & some great food. Make sure you watch the speed bumps when your going in & out of there. They are pretty big & there are quite a few of them. After some picture taking, conversation, & a cold one or two we headed to Citrus Motor sports in Crystal River. The Jimmy Sparks band was jammin when we arrived. Vendors were set up with all kinds of goodies & food. Door prizes were given away while the bike show was being judged. The winners of the poker run were,( I hope I get this right) 1st Place, $1000 went to Clair DeForst with a straight flush.(wow!). Second Place with 4 sevens went to Charles Takluts. Third Place was Cat Chum. I don’t know what kind of hant they had, but is sure beat mine. A total of $2000 was given away. We had a lot of fun & met some new friends. Ride Safe and Often Charlie W.

On May 25th,26th,&27th, the Law Dawgs MC held the 1st annual event to support the wounded veterans. This event was held in Lake Panasoffkee, at the Waters Edge Lounge. There was a real good turnout for the 3 day event. There was a poker run during the event that helped raise money for the vets. There was also several other things going on to raise money.They had a "Dunk The Cop" booth where you could throw a softball at the target and dunk the cop if you hit it right. Some people just ran over and hit it with their hand.Oh well, it was hot any way.I dod’nt mind the heat because the girls were taking cloths off trying to keep cool.I met several people at the event who had kids, brotherrs,sisters, etc. over in Iraq so we can have the freedom that we enjoy so much.I met the parents of Chance Bradley who has done multiple tours over there. They are some great folks. I am going to make sure we send those guys some copies of Scootergoods Mag. when this article comes out in July.I met Johnny McDaris, who is a Viet Nam Vet.

I talked to him about everything and really had a good time chewing the fat together.I met a really great guy named Gregg Garvey who lost his son Justin Garvey who served with the 101st Airborne Division. Justin was killed in an ambush near Tal Afar, Iraq.. Mr Garvey does not want these soldiers that are lost to be forgotten. He is on a mission to put up monuments in all of the fallen soldiers home towns. God bless you Mr. Garvey. It was nice to see so many people who care about our troops that are in the hospitals. This event will help put some TVs,pool tables,ping pong tables, and many other things there for them to enjoy while they are there at the hospital. There were also vendors selling all kinds of things from dew rags to motorcycles. Citrus Motor Sports gave up a small motorcycle to auction off to raise some more money.The bands were sweating their asses off out there, but kept on pumping out the tunes. My friend Chapdog got so hot he started wearing a turban on his head. We called him " Osama Bin Ridin". And he had bin ridin too. We had a lot of fun out of that. Thanks to all of the people who were responsible for this event. This was a great event for a GREAT CAUSE! All of you folks did a hell of a good job. I can’t wait for the next one. Remember these vets in the hospital & if you get a chance, grab a couple of friends and go by and say hello. Just tell them thanks, that’s all they need to hear. They will not be forgotten at my house.Ride Safe & Often, Charlie W.

June 9th,2007
Lea’s Prayers & Postage: After the lose of her son 21 yr. old Marine Corps Sgt. Lea Robert Mills, killed in Iraq last year, Dee Mills got to work to do something positive for Our Troops in Iraq and to honor Lea’s memory. She rolled up her sleeves and created Lea’s Prayers and Postage Inc., a 501 c-3 nonprofit organization based in
Masaryktown, Fl. that sends boxes of hope and support to our fighting men and women in the Middle East. The run started at at Marine Corps League Detachment 708, in Brooksville with stops at the IR-RU in Floral City, VFW Post 8681, Hooters,& Ended at the Bayport Inn.

A big ATA BIKER goes to the Bayport for their generous donation of $500.00 dollars. Also the IR-RU for another contribution of $200.00. The winner of the Poker Run also donated back his $450.00 bucks and several others also donated cash to the cause. It was a prime example of Biker and Biker Establishment caring and generosity. Members of Freedom Abate & the Military Vets M/C where represented to show support for Dee also. If you would like to help Dee here’s her info: Lea’s Prayers and Postage, Inc., PO Box 9000, Masaryktown, FL 34604. Dee can be reached via land line at 352-799-8573. So call & see what you can do to help this dedicated & courageous Marine Mom!

A thanks from Dee Mills
Total Riders was 112. Number of bikes 88. Total raised $2,861.60. That translates into 319 packages for the troops at $8.95 a flat rate box. The turn out was good for the first event but I am hoping for many more bikes next year. I don't think the patriotism from the group we had could possibly be matched. It means so much to know that what my son was doing for his country didn't go unnoticed. I can't wait to write a letter to go in the boxes and tell them what great support they have. We still have a lot of shirts if anyone is interested in making a donation. They are $10.00 a shirt. Phone 952-799-8573
Thanks to you all, Dee Mills Once a Marine Mom always a Marine Mom.

Brooksville mother honoring son killed in Iraq

Saturday, June 9, 2007

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Dee Mills (left) takes donations for her Lea's Prayers and Postage organization.

This past year hasn't been easy for Dee Mills.

About a year ago, her 21-year-old son and Marine sergeant Lea Mills was killed while serving in Iraq. Dee Mills said she has struggled with the pain of losing her son ever since.

"It's the most major adjustment you'll ever make in your life,'' said Mills, who lives in Brooksville. "Just learning to accept it I guess is the really the hardest part of it. That it's a reality."

That reality has motivated Mills to create a slice of home for other soldiers overseas.

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Prayers and Postage

Soon after her son's death, Mills turned her attention to creating a non-profit organization designed to help soldiers. It's called Lea's Prayers and Postage.

The organization raises money to pay for postage so care packages can be sent to troops overseas.

In only a year, more than $20,000 worth of postage has been paid for by the organization.

"It's the right thing to do,'' said Don Varrieur, one of several motorcycle riders who participated in Saturday's ride rally to raise money for the organization. "We need to support the people that are taking care of keeping us free."

Donations can be sent to:

Lea's Prayers and Postage, Inc.
P.O. Box 9000
Masaryktown, Fla. 34604

Thanks to all of you 1029 Scooterheads that came to the Old School Biker Rodeo on May 11-12-13th 2007 we raised 5000.00 Bucks and presented it to Scott Stafford & Cliff Warner the 2 downed Bikers the event was for.
The Rodeo is for helping downed brothers and sisters and will always be.
Thanks from J.O. Batten, DonV,& Chickenman to all that came.

April 23, 2007 Attn: Mark Lundsford
Dear Mark: Enclosed is our Marine Corps League, Det., #708 Check No. 1047, dated April 23, 2007, Representing additional proceeds contributed to JML Foundation Since the February 11, 2007 Fund raising event, B.A.P. This money was transferred to us by Don V., who assures us that additional funds could be Forthcoming in the months ahead. We are proud to be a part of this crusade. Semper Fidelis,For the Membership of Detachment #708,Marine Corps League, and Don V. Chuck Sarges, Paymaster,
Frank Glassford, Commandant Encl: Check #1047, $808.00.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT MADE PURCHASES!!!

Hi Don V,

Thank you for the opportunity, via your magazine. to express my thanks for the recent events held to raise money for me. Susie did a beautiful job organizing the "Poker Run" held on March 25. Thanks Susie. Also a big "thank you" to all the bikers who participated in this event. Thanks to all of you for coming out. And thanks to the winner for her donation back to me. Jimmy Batten hosted a very successful "Bike Rodeo" on the week-end of May 11 - 13. Thanks to Jimmy, Jane and all the others for all their hard work and to all who came to this event. I sincerely appreciate all of this and all of you Scott Stafford

I was proud to be present as the month of May 2007 was declared MOTORCYCLE SAFETY MONTH in Hernando County. Present to except the proclamation for the chapter where. Dave Kirkpatrick,Milton Gonzalez,Cathy Wilshusen, VP John Clark, Sarg at Arms Bobby "Ratt" Hotchkiss & Dave Soles.

I would Personally like to thank the entire staff of Scootergoods Magazine and & Marine Corps League 708 for organizing and hosting the 1st Annual Bikers Against Pedophiles Rally. More people like them are needed to answer the call and raise public awareness concerning Phedophiles.Children are our most important assest and they will be the ones to inherit this world when we are gone. Hopefully we will all see the perversion Phedophiles reek on society gone from this planet in our lifetime thanks to the efforts of groups like Scootergoods Magazine and MCL 708, and to all my fellow bikers that attended you have proved to the world the biker community has ZERO Tolerance for Phedophiles. Also I would like to give a special Thanks to DonV, Editor of Scootergoods Magazine and the Ice Cream Man from Hell and Ken Craddock of MCL 708 for all their support! Sincerely Mark Lunsford

Operation Yellow Bow would like to thank everyone who participated in the March 17^th Poker Run to support our troops. Operation Yellow Bow is a grass roots organization that makes and sells yellow bows to purchase and send items to our local home town hero’s who are serving overseas at this time. 100% of the money we raise goes to our troops. We have been supporting the troops for awhile now and could not do it without your continued help. I would like to personally thank Don V and Charlie W of Scootergoods Magazine, Lorenzo’s, Dam Pub, Thunder Inn, Castaways, Iron Horse, Raw Rider’s, Cone Distributing, Inc., Citrus Motor Sports, Jimmy Sparks Band, Bernie Little Distributing, inc., Studio X Tattoo’s, & Dixie Biker Magazine, just to name a few. They have gone above and beyond to show their support for our brave young men and women.

A BIG ATA BIKER GOES OUT TOO. Scootergoods writer Susie Q and the Big Ragu for doing such a fantastic Job putting together a benefit run for Scott Stafford on Sunday March 25th. Over 100 Scoots rode the roads of Hernando and Citrus Cty starting at The Sail Inn and going to Crossroads, Sleepy Hollow, Mac's Place and Ending at the Ramble Inn. 1480.00 was raised for Scott and the winner of the 50/50 gave back
111.00 for him also. There was plenty of Door Prizes and food at the final stop, Thanks to everyone that attended to help a brother in need.

The Operation Yellow Bow Poker Run
Fundraiser was a big Success! Thanks to all that attended March 17th 2007.
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Thanks to everyone that rode on the Abate Saturday March Madness Run on the 31st we all had a blast.

Thanks to ALL THE SCOOTERHEADS that rode to the BIKER AGAINST PEDOPHILES RALLY on February 11th 2007Hosted By Marine Corps League 708 & Scootergoods Magazine
We Raised $4500.00 Bucks

Bikers rally in memory of Jessica Lunsford

By: Kathryn Bursch

Hernando County, Florida – Like any motorcycle rally there’s plenty of rumbling pipes, shiny chrome and guys who dress like they’re bad to the bone. But underneath these rough exteriors are some big hearts. Don Walker, Biker:“The most dedicated and honest people you can be around is us biker people.”You see, this Hernando County biker rally is for a special cause. It’s in the memory of Jessica Lunsford; the 9-year-old Homosassa girl who was murdered nearly two years ago. And money raised from the event will help Jessica’s father, Mark Lunsford, fight for tougher laws for sexual offenders. Squigg” Squillante, Biker:“‘Cuz you know we got to stop these sickos in our society, it’s just crazy.”Tomorrow in Miami, jury selection starts in the trial of John Couey, the man accused of killing Jessica. And Mark Lunsford says this rally will help fortify him for the tough, emotional days to come.Mark Lunsford, Jessica’s father:“It’s important to me and I’m glad to see so many people get together and talk about kids and what’s going on with them. Because the more we talk about it, the more we can get done.”Money raised from the event will go to the Jessica Lunsford Foundation and the rumbling good vibrations found here will no doubt echo with Mark Lunsford down the road.

Thanks to all the Scooterheads that came out to support Wild Willy Harris Jan 7th 2007 ! Willy was hit by another careless Cager! Hope to see you back on the Scoot Soon Willy!

On Sunday 01/07/2007 Jim Collins Memorial Fund held a fund raiser (poker run) for Will " Wild Willie" Harris who was hurt in a motorcycle accident. At least 168 bikers & friends met at the Crystal River American Legion on hwy 44 for breakfast and sign up for the run. The first stop was the Mouse Trap in Inglis Fl. They were all set up with plenty of help and cold beverages. We headed out to the Silver Moon next for stop # 2. Everything was going fine except for one flat tire. Some folks pitched in , found a compressor, aired him up and sent him on his way. (thanks for the help) We hung around the Silver Moon long enough so that the bar would be open at our next stop, the VFW in Beverly Hills.

You can’t sell alcohol on Sunday in Citrus Cty. until 1:00pm. Willie was a bartender at the VFW in Beverly Hills. Stop # 4 took us back out to hwy 41 to the Thunder Inn. It was getting real warm by this time. The Thunder Inn staff was great. At one time, the parking lot turned into a burnout pit, and a hole shot strip. Everyone was safe and had a lot of fun. We loaded up and headed for stop # 5, the VFW in Inverness on hwy 44. There was plenty of food to eat ,and lots of room in the AC to enjoy it. Well, it was time to go see Wild Willie at the Waters Edge Sports Pub on hwy 470 in Lake Panasofkie .(did I spell that right?) Willie was there in a wheel chair. He also had a recliner to kick back in. Willie was very thankful to everyone for there help. It make me feel good to help someone who also helps others. . A lot of Rolling Thunder Brothers & Sisters were there. A total of $2519 was raised for Willie. I also saw quite a few people stuffing green stuff in Willie’s pockets. That's great man. With a good feeling in my heart, we headed towards the house in search of my own recliner. A job well done goes out to everyone who had a part in this run.
Ride Safe & Often, Charlie W.

Thanks to All who came out to support fallen biker Steve Mercer Sunday Dec. 10th. Captain Scotty and Guido of the

Steve was T-Boned by a stupid cager ! Over 1200.00 bucks was raised and presented to Steve at Sleepy Hollow.
Also Toys are being donated to Steve's Children From Scootergoods ,The IRRU Social Club, Buzzy our Chaplian and DJ Guido. Also a big thanks to Richard and Sandy Bass for hosting the end of the run at Sleepy Hollow. Just another fine example of Bikers coming together to help a fallen comrade!

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A big ATA BIKER to everyone that rode on the IRRU Charity Toy Run
Saturday Nov. 25th 2006
There are gonna be alot of happy Families and Children do to your support and involvement.

Thank you to EVERYONE that attended the Phone Card Rally
BIKERS RULE!!!!
A Special ATA BIKER Thank You To Roger, Craig,Charlie & Bryan OF FOGHAT
for Donating 10 autographed CD'S to help OUR TROOPS In Iraq. So some of OUR SOLDIERS CAN CALL HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Thank you very much for the support that you have shown us through your Bike Run. We deeply appreciate the time that everybody took away from their personal engagements to help us feel a little bit closer to home. It is through the actions of your contributors and readers that we are able to feel the impartial and unadulterated loyalty that you have for the Armed Forces. Whether it be Army, Marines, Air Force or Navy; we are all in it for the same reason. To bring closure to this troubled area of the world called the Middle East. The ‘Sand Box’, as we commonly refer to Iraq, is a dangerous and volatile place but one that is full of hope for the future. We are all trying to do our part with honor and dignity, as are the Iraqi people. That same honor must be given to those citizens of America that, like yourselves, bringing comfort to those of us that are on the front lines . May God Bless each and every one of you and keep you safe on two wheels.
With the highest regards, CPL (P) ENEA
82nd Airborne Division
1- 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment IRAQ

To Scootergoods Magazine, DonV
On behalf of the MacDaddy’s 1^st Annual Ride for Life Volunteer’s and Coordinator’s we would like to thank you for your generosity and support. With your help our event was a great success! You enabled us to present a check in the amount of $5,860.00 to The Breast Cancer Foundation. With your continued support we plan to make each year a great success! Once again we thank you for your support.