see reference notes at bottom:

Blue Knights Texas & VFW Chapters:

 XII Helotes, Texas

IV San Antonio, Texas

XXV Schertz, Texas,

XXXVI Kingsville, Texas

VFWMG-8 Post 837 

San Antonio Fire Fighter's MC

2009 Mission Road Developmental Christmas Toy Run

Saturday December 12th, 2009      8:00am - 1:45pm

Event  Update

Saturday  December 12, 2009

  Phase I @ VFW Post

07:30am Vendors set up

7:30am Full Breakfast Served: $4:00

Event Starts: 08:00 am - VFW Post #837 at 4436 Valleyfield Dr.

(Southcross and W.W. White Rd)

10:00am Solemn tribute to Police and Soldiers killed in 2009

10:30am Bike & Classic Car competiton

11:45am Parade Form up

12:00pm Parade Departs for MRDC (Approx 8 Miles) 

 Phase II @ Mission Road Developmental Center

12:15: Welcome to MRDC by Rev. Jim Dehoog

12:20pm Introduction of all Special Guests by "Wild Bill & Necio"

Key Note Speaker: VFW Post Commander Leo Silva

"Remembering all Police and Soldiers killed in 2009"

Special Tribute and Prayer Requests for Blue Knights Texas Chapter 12 - Ernest "Stitch" Medina and Jason "Hammer" Scott deploying to the Middle East to defend our country and our freedom!

12:45pm  Announcement of Gift Distribution to MRDC Kids by Wild Bill & Necio

1:30pm MRDC Event Ends 

 Phase III at Leon's Ice House

1:45pm BBQ and Auction at Leon's Ice House Begins 

1953 W.W.White Rd. (WW White south of Rigsby)

Wild Bill Lowry - President BKTX12

mailto:wildbill3101@att.net

This specially designed MRDC Event Pin will be issued to the first 200 participants registering at the event. No pre-registration available. No other 2009 pins are available nor will be sold. Dangerous Dan our Treasurer and QuarterMaster will have some 2008 and 2007 pins avaible at cost. One 2009 pin per Bike or Classic Car operator.  

Special Invited Guests

Chief William McManus - San Antonio Police Dept.

Parade Grand Marshall - VFW Post 837 Commander Leo Silva

Stephen O. Starr - Chief of Police Schertz, Tx - Pres. BK25

AJ Sandoval - Chief of Police Bexar Co. Hospital District - RGC Representative

BC Constable Pct#1 Ruben Tejeda

Chief of Police - Helotes Texas

SAPD's Blue Santa

McGruff - SAPD Blue Santa - SAFFE Red Santa

Prisilla Sanchez & Moonstruck 

San Antonio LE & Citizen Supporters:

San Antonio Police Officer's Association

San Antonio Hispanic Police Officer's Association

San Antonio Police Officer's Benevolent Fund Org.

SAPD East Patrol Laura & Kevin with McGruff

Halo Distributing - Miller Beer & Coors Beer

Leons Ice House - Sheila, Cyndi & Johnny Rivas

Waste Management of San Antonio

VFW Post #837

A Special Thanks to all LE & 99%er Riders

Blue Knight Members - Chapters  4 -  12 -  25 - 36

SAPD Bike Patrol

San  Antonio Fire Fighters & MC

Bexar County Constable Pct. 1 Motorcyclists

Iron Pigs LEMC  -  Los Carnales LEMC

Mission City Police Motorcycle Escorts Service LLC

EVO MC - BACA MC - VFW MC-8

US Army Green Knights MC

Regimental Riders MC  -  Fellowship Riders MC

Far West MC  

Warrior Brotherhood MC

Gear Grinders Classic Cars

George Alva Yellow Checker Cab

Presilla Sanchez & Moonstruck

BACA MC

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship MC

Guardian's of the Children MC

Rough Rider's MC

all 99% 'er Independents

Don Gallian - Rene Aguilar - Manuel Estrada

Bob & Cindy Utley -VFW Post 837

BBQ Chefs Zapper, Dutch, Wes Z, Eddie H, & Benny G.

Central Catholic High School Band

Holy Cross High School Cheerleaders

All Committee Members and Volunteers

Vendors 

Armando "Bumper" Ynostrosa - "Exp-Designs" -  t shirts,  etc.

Tracie - "Trustins" - Biker gear,  Rhinestone Jewelry,  Handbags

Johnny Davis - "KP Enterprises"  - Biker Drink Cups, Biker Leather Goods, Jewelry.

Purpose

For the 9th year in a row, the Blue Knights LEMC, Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter motorcyclists have joined MRDC and MRDC's Rev. Jim DeHoog in bringing the joy of Christmas to some 120 mentally and physically challenged kids. It's an extraordinary event that will remain in your heart forever, knowing that you have helped bring Christmas cheer and presents to the kids living at this Center. They know that we love them and that they remain in our thoughts and prayers, never forgotten. We call on all Blue Knight Chapters, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, 99%er Motorcycle Clubs and Independents, Classsic Car Enthusiasts and friends, to join us in such a wonderful Christmas cause. The $10/$5.00 per one rider max entry fee will go toward financing this event, purchase of food items, gifts, to insure a great turnout which in turn imprives and enhances our effort each year! The small registration fee entitles each person to participate in the bike and classic car show, ride in the parade, distribute toys to the kids at MRDC, and includes a BBQ at Leon's Ice after the event and Auction. Please join us in this worthy cause. Thanks and God Bless.

History

This event actually started 10 years ago by members of the San Antonio Police Burglary Unit whose members consisted of Capt. Patrick Murin, Retired Det. Teddy Stewart, Det. Robert Stan Cunningham and Sgt. Bill Lowry. Today this event continues thanks to the efforts of Law Enforcement, Firefighters, 99% er Motorcycle Clubs, Classic Car Enthusiasts, Local Businesses and caring citizens. Thank you all.

Any Toy Donations or Monetary Donations are always welcome and will be greatly appreciated. All checks should be made out to: "Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Texas Chapter 12," and any other charitable donations above and beyond the entry fee should be made out to " Mission Road Develomental Center." Thanks San Antonio Hispanic Officer's Association, SAPD Benevolent Fund Organization, and the SAPOA for your annual support and caring!  May God Bless each member!

reference notes: rained night before, cold 54 degrees, damp, cloudy. 128 bikes, approx 250 people attended BBQ, served 8 cases of sausage (50 per case). combined raffle and 50/50 drawing at $2 per ticket. Suggest we sell raffle tickets at time of registration, then once more prior to drawings.

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2008 MRDC Ride Review:

Some MRDC 2007 and 2008 Event Pins are still available. Check with the Blue Knights registering riders at the door at VFW Post 837, the morning of the Event Dec.12th, 2009

2008 Event: The Blue Knight Christmas Motorcycle and Classic  Car run was again successful thanks to our great friends in the local Texas Blue Knight Chapters 25, 4, and 12. But we also offer a huge round of thanks to our constant supporters and participants; Cougar Bob, CJ Mama - Cyndi, the Wild Child, and the Commander of VFW Post 837. Additionally, thankyou to Presilla and MoonStuck, the San Antonio Police Officer's Association, San Antonio Hispanic Police Officer's Organization, and the San Antonio Benevolent Organization. We also appreciate the support of the US Army's Green Knights MC, San Antonio Fire Fighter's MC, Guardian's of the Children MC, Fellowship Rider's MC, Regimental Rider's MC, BACA MC, Far West MC, VFWMG-8, Classic Car Enthusiasts, SAPD Chief William McManus, Bexar County Sheriff Amadeo Ortiz, SAPD Bike Patrol Lt. Charles Garcia, Off. Christopher Herron and Off. Steven Bazany, SAPD East Patrol's Laura and Kevin with McGruff, all Law Enforcement Officer motorcyclists, Mission City Motorcycle Escorts with Craig "Grumpy" Nash, Gerry "Rambo" Lopez, Tim "Dos XX" Reilly, Gary Mucho, and all other MCMS members,  Central Catholic High School Band, Judge Peter Sakai, RGC Representative A.J. Sandoval, HOG Chapters, Iron Pigs LEMC and Pres. Daniel "Bam Bam" Earnest, EVO MC, Los Carnales LEMC, Angel "Blue Santa" Coronado, Air Evac Rescue Team Helicopter Unit,  Gear Grinder's Classic Car Club, and all other 99%er Law Enforcement Motorcycle Clubs and friends! Additionally we had the priveledge of enjoying great food prepared by members of Halo Distributing/Miller Beer; Wes Stotz, and Eddie Herrera and Schertz Texas PD Chief Stephen O. Starr, cooking for all rally participants which including BBQ Specialists Benny "Smiley" Goodman, and Stan "Dutch" Worley. Thanks also to Shiela, Cyndy, and Johnny Rivas, owners of Leon's Ice House and all Leon's patrons, SAPD Chaplain Paul Worley, Bike and Classic Car judges from the Wild West MC; Doc Biggers and Frank Guerrero plus BKTX12's own, Big Larry Colson, ExpDesigns & Bumper Ynostrosa. Thanks to our friends at City of San Antonio Waste Management, you're great! But most of all thanks to the big three Blue Knight Chapters in the San Antonio, Helotes, and Schertz area; Chapters 4, 12, and 25 for making MRDC a yearly and wonderful experience by  sharing yourselves with those less fortunate during this time of giving and celebration. May God bless all of you for making this Christmas special for the kids at MRDC, and we hope we can make future years even more cheerful and enjoyable,  including the great staff there at Mission Road Developmental Center and Chaplin Dehoog. As to Chapter 12's organization team, those who came together to plan, prepare, agonize, meet, agonize, solicit support, call, agonize again, then execute this year's event; Richard "Skeeter" Esqueda, Oscar "Necio" Salinas, Nancy "Li'l Z" Zermeno, Daniel "Dangerous Dan" Conde, Stan "Dutch" Worley, Ray "Trashman" Castillo, Bob "Blacksheep" Swett, Larry "Big Larry" Colson, and Marvin "Wild Turkey" Cannon, T-Bird, One Eyed Jack, Tigger, Hooch, and Hawkeye...job well done! I too was in there a time or two! It's obvious that we all collectively  understand the true reason for the season! Check out the pics featured above under the "BKPics" tab. Most were taken by Hawkeye or myself. Thanks again everyone!

I know I left someone out who deserves equal praise and thanks, so please let me know whom I forgot so I can make corrections appropriately!

"Wild Bill" 

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Event's Activity Schedule: Saturday December 13th, 2008

(Breakfast will be available for a VERY modest fee inside the VFW)

1) 08:00am STAGING: VFW #876 4436 Valleyfield (By WW White and Southcross)

2) 11:00am Parade Forms up 11:00am sharp at this VFW

3) 11:00am Law Enforcement Bicyclists depart for MRDC from VFW

4) 11:30am Organized Ride to MRDC begins. Arrive at MRDC: 12:00 noon

5) 12:00pm Opening Ceremony at Mission Road MC

6) 12:00pm - Welcome by MRDC Chaplin Jim DeHoog & Staff

7) 12:15pm - Formal welcome by Chief William McManus - 2008 Parade Grand Marshall.

9) 12:30pm Appreciation speech by 2008 VP & Coordinator Oscar "Necio" Salinas & President Rick "Skeeter" Esqueda. 

9) 12:40pm Central Catholic Band Concert as Red Santa arrives MoonStruck Fire Truck & SA Fire's Red Santa Arrive by Motorcycle (Band plays as the parade arrives)

10) 1:00pm Band Concert still playing as Air Life and Blue Santa arrive by Helicopter

11) 1:15pm Hand out presents and goodie bags to the kids

12) 1:45 Conclusion and thanks by Coordinators & Rev. Dehoog

13) 14:00 BBQ at Leon's Ice House & Fellowship 

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MRDC Sponsors:

* Blue Knights Texas 12 - Helotes Chapter

* VFW Post 837, VFWMG-8, & Pres. Bob "Cougar" Utley

* Halo Distributing / Miller Beer - Don Gallian, Rene Aguilar, Wes Zotz,  &            Manuel Estrada, the Great Halo Distributing Printers! 

* Leon's Ice House - Sheila, Cindy & Johnny Rivas

* Waste Management of San Antonio, Texas 

* San Antonio Police Officer's Association & Pres. SAPD Det. Mike Helle

* San Antonio Benevolent Fund Organization & Pres. SAPD Off. Butch Ozment

* San Antonio Hispanic Police Officer's Association & Pres. SAPD Lt. Antony Trevino

* Alamo Music - Downtown on Main St.

* The Alamo & the Alamo Rangers & Chief Phillips

* Daughters of the Republic of Texas

* Air Life Helicopter

* SAPD East Patrol's Macgruff

* SAPOA's Blue Santa & Angel Coronado 

* VFW Post 837 Auxilary

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2008 Staging Area: VFW Post 837 - 4436 Valleyfield Dr. San Antonio, Texas By Southcross and WW White Rd. 8:00am. Come hungry, the VFW will be selling full breakfast or tacos for only $4.00.

2008 MRDC Coordinators:

Event Coordinator: "Skeeter, Necio, & Wild Bill" www.bktx12.com 

Ground Safety Chairman: "Dangerous Dan"

BBQ Committee Chaiman: "Dutch, Zapper, Smiley, Wes Zotz, and Eddie Herrera" 

LAST YEAR

Past 2007 Supporting Clubs, Organizations & Invitees: Galveston Texas Blue Knight Chapter and President D.J. Alvarez, HALO Distributing/Miller Beer, Wayne's Bowling, Los Carnales LE MC, La Familia MC, Iron Pigs LE MC, SA Fire FIghter's MC, Rough Rider's MC, Guardians of the Children MC, EVO MC, BACA MC, Mission City Motorcycle Escorts Service, Road Weasels LE MC, Los Reguladores LE MC, Tribes of Juda MC, San Antonio's Classic Car Community, Raymond Gutierrez - Videographer, Shiela, Cyndy, and Johnny Rivas - owners of Leon's Ice House 1953 WW White Rd, and Post 837 Past Commander Bob Utley - 4436 Valleyfield Dr, SATX. Also thanks to KSAT TV 12's Gina Galaviz, KZEP 104.5 Classic Rock Radio Station, Tejano Radio KXTN 107.5 & DJ Johnny , Tim Eidson of E&I Enterprises/Tiffany Billiards, and the award winning Fox Tech High School Band, formerly known as Main Ave High School back in the 30's which remains the oldest and proudest High School in the San Antonio area and beyond.  

Past 2007 Parade Grand Marshall(s):  Chief of Police William McManus, SAFFMC Red Santa, SAPD Blue Santa, McGruff,  Moonstruck Red Santa & Former Mayor & HOG member; Former Mayor Howard Peak.  

Past Special Guests: Former Mayor Howard Peak, Former City Councilwoman Helen Dutmer, Southside City Councilman Roland Gutierrez, Judge Peter Sakai, Former City Councilman Ron Segovia, VFW Post 837's Commander Bob Utley & VFW members from various San Antonio Posts, San Antonio Hispanic Police Officer's Organization's Sgt. Anthony Trevino, San Antonio Police Officer's Association's President Teddy Stewart, San Antonio Police Benevolent Fund Organization's Noble Ozment, and our friend Priscilla Sanchez-Hurt - Moonstruck!. 

Featured Celebrity Guests: SAPD West Patrol's Blue Santa, McGruff the Crime Dog, SAPD Blue Eagle Helicopter Unit & Pilot Patrick McNamara, Moonstruck's 1975 American La France Classic Fire Truck, San Antonio Fire Fighter's & Moonstuck's Red Santa, SAPOA's 1954 Classic Car, San Antonio Classic Car Organizations, George Alva aka: Grey Santa - Yellow / Checkered Cab, Mr. Angel Coronado as "Blue Santa" and the Incredible Star Wars Characters.

Vendors:

* Armando "Bumper" Ynostrosa - "Exp-Designs" exp-designs@satx.rr.com

* Biker gear, leathers, gloves, raingear vendors, etc are welcome too but please call Wild Bill event coordinator first! CALL 210-207-7663 and leave a message.

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 2008 DETAILS & INFORMATION

Christmas Gift Toy Run Dec 13th, 2008 - $10.00 per rider, $5.00 per one passenger only. Each rider will receive a unique identifiable 2008 MRDC pin for the first 200 registered riders during for this event that will entitle each pin holder to ride in the parade, participate in the ceremonies at the Mission Road DC, help distribute gift bags to the center's kids, then retreat to Leon's Ice House 1953 W.W. White Road for an appreciation BBQ prepared by the SA Fire Fighter's MC Members, All riders can enjoy the BBQ but the contributors will get the pins. Blue Knights, and the great patrons from Leon's Ice House, and it's owners, "Shiela and Cyndy Rivas ahve been steady friends." Feeding all at Leon's is our way of showing our most sincere appreciation to everyone who participates.

Any Toy Donations or Monetary Donations are always welcome and will be greatly appreciated. All checks should be made out to: "Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Texas Chapter 12," and any other charitable donations above and beyond the entry fee should be made out to " Mission Road Develomental Center." Thanks San Antonio Hispanic Officer's Association, SAPD Benevolent Fund Organization, and the SAPOA for your annual support and caring!  May God Bless each member!