Hells Angels food drive

Resident 2B · 12-19-2009, 07:22 PM

Toys for Tots is run by the United States Marine Corps, not a motorcycle club.

That said, there are many good things that people who ride motorcycles do for people in need. The HAMC's efforts for the local food pantries is a good example of this.

R2B

lawn psycho · 12-19-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resident 2B

Toys for Tots is run by the United States Marine Corps, not a motorcycle club.

That said, there are many good things that people who ride motorcycles do for people in need. The HAMC's efforts for the local food pantries is a good example of this.

R2B

Regarding the motorcycle clubs, if the Harley rides didn't have a large number of bikes with loud pipes on their rides it may get more fanfare.

ishoot308 · 12-19-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

Toys for Tots is run by the United States Marine Corps, not a motorcycle club.

I served in the Marine Reserves and did realize this. I should of said many motorcycle clubs support toys for tots and actively participate not sponsor it.

Dan

Cobalt 25 · 12-19-2009, 10:20 PM

"Not sure why your wife was "mortified", not all motorcycle club members eat their young, that only happens in B grade movies!"

don't be so sure, ishoot

I belong to a motorcycle club and we had my nephew for lunch on Tuesday

jack1706 · 12-20-2009, 08:08 AM

I applaud ANY group that can do acts of kindness and giving & especially during these hard times.

I say " Good Job " and many thanks to them !

angela4design · 12-20-2009, 10:10 AM

Well said, Jack

lawn psycho · 12-20-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack1706

I applaud ANY group that can do acts of kindness and giving & especially during these hard times.

I say " Good Job " and many thanks to them !

I guess this is why they do food drives then. Have a motorcycle GANG organize a food drive and it wipes out the criminal component of the organization

Argie's Wife · 12-20-2009, 12:23 PM

Article published Dec 19, 2009 - The Citizen

A boost during a time of need
Laconia:

The Salvation Army's 2009 "red kettle" fundraising campaign in Laconia got a big shot in the arm this week from an exasperated donor.

While volunteers from Laconia Savings Bank were manning a kettle downtown at the intersection of Pleasant and Main streets, a motorist pulled up and gave the volunteers a few choice words and then, according to Capt. Scott Flanders, a check for $1,000.

"The guy started complaining that every time he comes through, they're at the stop sign and he said, 'I'm going to do something for you so I won't have to stop for another kettle. I'm going to take care of you guys for the rest of the season," and then handed the volunteer a check for $1,000, recounted a bemused and grateful Flanders on Friday.

"The lady was afraid to stick the check in the kettle," Flanders continued, and held onto it until she could personally give it to Flanders.

While he knows the identity of the donor, Flanders declined to name him for privacy reasons.
The donation highlighted an otherwise slow week for the Salvation Army's major annual fundraiser.

"The kettles are very slow," said Flanders. As of Friday, there were only six kettle days left — the effort ends Dec. 24 — with just a bit more than $50,000 of the $75,000 goal having been met.

"This is a big weekend and it's going to make or break us," said Flanders.

He was able to report positive news on two other fronts: the Angel Tree toy-and-clothing drive and a food drive being mounted for the Salvation Army's and several other local food pantries by the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.

As to the former, "we've really done a turnaround. Everything is coming together today," said Flanders. Only four days earlier, Becky Guyer was bemoaning the fact that the amount of donated toys and children's clothing was the lowest she had seen in her 20 years as the Angel Tree coordinator.

The Angel Tree program started doling out Christmas gifts Friday and will do so again on Monday. More than 200 children are expected to receive gifts from the Salvation Army this year, said Flanders.

On Monday, the Salvation Army also expects to receive its share of the food brought in by the Hells Angels.

"It's going slowly but surely," said Ed Shaughnessy, president of the Angels' New Hampshire Nomads chapter. "We're getting there."

"We'll probably exceed our goal" of 12,000 food items, said Shaughnessy, adding that, as of Friday, there were an estimated 10,000 items in the collection trailer on the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound property.

This evening, beginning at 6, the Hells Angels will be holding a party at the Lobster Pound to benefit its food drive. There is discounted admission for those bringing non-perishable food items.

Shaughnessy promised a good time with music and "plenty of food."

"The buffet line is probably, without exaggeration, 20 feet long," he said. "Nobody will leave hungry."

Also on Friday, the Salvation Army got a final tally on its fifth annual Turkey Plunge which took place Nov. 21 at Endicott Rock Park beach.

Plunge Co-Chairman Don Morrissey reported that the plunge — where more than 100 hardy souls took a dip in the Big Lake — raised more than $15,000. He and the Plunge Committee thanked Richard Ray and his family, who own and operate the Lobster Pound, for the post-plunge luncheon.

Also receiving the committee's thanks for their help in making the plunge successful were: Coca-Cola of the Lakes Region; Lago; Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant; Kitchen Cravings; Fratello's; O Steak & Seafood; T-Bones & Cactus Jack's; Patrick's Pub & Eatery; the Culinary Arts Department of Lakes Region Community College; Aavid Thermalloy; Central Paper Products; Joyce Janitorial; Malone, Dirubbo and Associates; The Irwin Zone; Gilford Wal-Mart; Melcher & Prescott Insurance and the Meredith Police Association; Meredith Village Savings Bank; Taylor Rental; the Laconia police and fire departments; New Hampshire Marine Patrol; Oxton Landscaping; Moulton's Farm; Belknap County Youth Services; Simplicity the Clown; the Belknap County Sheriff's Department; JoJo's Country Store, the Holderness Country Store; Gilford Square Market and Deli; and Pat Kelly of WLNH/WEMJ Nassau Broadcasting who served as the plunge's master of ceremonies.

jack1706 · 12-20-2009, 03:45 PM

We can't change " the Gang " so to speak....

but who are we not to appreciate the work done to help feed our needing neighbors.

I wonder how many out there have done a good deed yet this season !!!!
I only wish I could help more...

The gift of Happiness & Giving is the greatest ..

twoplustwo · 12-24-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack1706

I applaud ANY group that can do acts of kindness and giving & especially during these hard times.

I say " Good Job " and many thanks to them !

I can't ditto that enough.

12-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Toys for Tots Toys for Tots is run by the United States Marine Corps, not a motorcycle club. That said, there are many good things that people who ride motorcycles do for people in need. The HAMC's efforts for the local food pantries is a good example of this. R2B

12-19-2009, 10:20 PM	#4
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 228 Thanks: 228 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	clarification "Not sure why your wife was "mortified", not all motorcycle club members eat their young, that only happens in B grade movies!" don't be so sure, ishoot I belong to a motorcycle club and we had my nephew for lunch on Tuesday

12-20-2009, 12:23 PM	#8
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Don't be a Grinch! Article published Dec 19, 2009 - The Citizen A boost during a time of need Laconia: The Salvation Army's 2009 "red kettle" fundraising campaign in Laconia got a big shot in the arm this week from an exasperated donor. While volunteers from Laconia Savings Bank were manning a kettle downtown at the intersection of Pleasant and Main streets, a motorist pulled up and gave the volunteers a few choice words and then, according to Capt. Scott Flanders, a check for $1,000. "The guy started complaining that every time he comes through, they're at the stop sign and he said, 'I'm going to do something for you so I won't have to stop for another kettle. I'm going to take care of you guys for the rest of the season," and then handed the volunteer a check for $1,000, recounted a bemused and grateful Flanders on Friday. "The lady was afraid to stick the check in the kettle," Flanders continued, and held onto it until she could personally give it to Flanders. While he knows the identity of the donor, Flanders declined to name him for privacy reasons. The donation highlighted an otherwise slow week for the Salvation Army's major annual fundraiser. "The kettles are very slow," said Flanders. As of Friday, there were only six kettle days left — the effort ends Dec. 24 — with just a bit more than $50,000 of the $75,000 goal having been met. "This is a big weekend and it's going to make or break us," said Flanders. He was able to report positive news on two other fronts: the Angel Tree toy-and-clothing drive and a food drive being mounted for the Salvation Army's and several other local food pantries by the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. As to the former, "we've really done a turnaround. Everything is coming together today," said Flanders. Only four days earlier, Becky Guyer was bemoaning the fact that the amount of donated toys and children's clothing was the lowest she had seen in her 20 years as the Angel Tree coordinator. The Angel Tree program started doling out Christmas gifts Friday and will do so again on Monday. More than 200 children are expected to receive gifts from the Salvation Army this year, said Flanders. On Monday, the Salvation Army also expects to receive its share of the food brought in by the Hells Angels. "It's going slowly but surely," said Ed Shaughnessy, president of the Angels' New Hampshire Nomads chapter. "We're getting there." "We'll probably exceed our goal" of 12,000 food items, said Shaughnessy, adding that, as of Friday, there were an estimated 10,000 items in the collection trailer on the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound property. This evening, beginning at 6, the Hells Angels will be holding a party at the Lobster Pound to benefit its food drive. There is discounted admission for those bringing non-perishable food items. Shaughnessy promised a good time with music and "plenty of food." "The buffet line is probably, without exaggeration, 20 feet long," he said. "Nobody will leave hungry." Also on Friday, the Salvation Army got a final tally on its fifth annual Turkey Plunge which took place Nov. 21 at Endicott Rock Park beach. Plunge Co-Chairman Don Morrissey reported that the plunge — where more than 100 hardy souls took a dip in the Big Lake — raised more than $15,000. He and the Plunge Committee thanked Richard Ray and his family, who own and operate the Lobster Pound, for the post-plunge luncheon. Also receiving the committee's thanks for their help in making the plunge successful were: Coca-Cola of the Lakes Region; Lago; Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant; Kitchen Cravings; Fratello's; O Steak & Seafood; T-Bones & Cactus Jack's; Patrick's Pub & Eatery; the Culinary Arts Department of Lakes Region Community College; Aavid Thermalloy; Central Paper Products; Joyce Janitorial; Malone, Dirubbo and Associates; The Irwin Zone; Gilford Wal-Mart; Melcher & Prescott Insurance and the Meredith Police Association; Meredith Village Savings Bank; Taylor Rental; the Laconia police and fire departments; New Hampshire Marine Patrol; Oxton Landscaping; Moulton's Farm; Belknap County Youth Services; Simplicity the Clown; the Belknap County Sheriff's Department; JoJo's Country Store, the Holderness Country Store; Gilford Square Market and Deli; and Pat Kelly of WLNH/WEMJ Nassau Broadcasting who served as the plunge's master of ceremonies.

12-20-2009, 08:08 AM	#5
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	I applaud ANY group that can do acts of kindness and giving & especially during these hard times. I say " Good Job " and many thanks to them !

12-20-2009, 10:10 AM	#6
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Well said, Jack

12-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#9
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	We can't change " the Gang " so to speak.... but who are we not to appreciate the work done to help feed our needing neighbors. I wonder how many out there have done a good deed yet this season !!!! I only wish I could help more... The gift of Happiness & Giving is the greatest ..