Meeting of the Minds
Permanent Calendar Master Schedule
(note: these are events that are permanently scheduled every year - unless removed by Meeting of the Minds - represented by approximately 17 different motorcycle organizations in SW Florida, including Messiah's Messengers M/M. Before scheduling an event in SW Florida and to avoid conflicts, we suggest that you please contact the Chairperson to check dates. Thank you.) - note added by Messiah's Messengers M/M webmaster...
Meeting of the Minds
Permanent Calendar Master Schedule
Revised July, 2006
Co-Chair: Susan "Red" Huttman. (239) 433-1889.
E-Mail: Redster883@aol.com.
PR/Comm: Ken "TEDDYBEAR" Miller. (239) 772-5336.
E-Mail: tbearken@swfla.rr.com.
JANUARY, 2006
1 (Sun) Naples "Swamp to the City Run," ABATE, Gator Alley
Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett at (239) 394-5422.
E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com
8 (Sun) Ft. Myers "3rd Annual St. George’s Crusade," A Land Journey Around “The Big Water.” Contact: Red Huttman at (239) 433-1889.
E-Mail: Redster883@aol.com.
14 (Sat) Ft. Myers, "Meeting of the Minds." Meeting starts at 12 Noon at the American Legion Post #38,1857 Jackson St. (corner of MLK & Jackson St.). More info call Frankie at (239) 849-9065.
E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com
15 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Chili Cookoff, Poker Run & Blessing of the Bikes," ABATE, Southwest Chapter. Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065.
E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
21 (Sat) Naples "Golden Gate Community Center Motorcycle Expo," Collier County Chamber of Commerce. Contact: Keith Larson (239) 455-2343. E-Mail: KeithLarson@colliergov.net.
28 (Sat) Ft. Myers, "Pre-Crash Restaurant & Pre-Event Fellowship,"
29 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Lee County Church Crash," Messiah’s Messengers M/M. Contact: Tom Provenzano. (239) 267-8641.
E-Mail: tprovenz@comcast.net.
FEBRUARY
Saturday Before Super Bowl "Armchair Quarterback Run," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. More info call Tammy (239) 289-2647 or Jamie (239) 734-8312. E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net
10-12 (Fri -Sun) "State Meeting," ABATE of Florida, Inc. ABATE, Southeast Chapter. Contact: State Office, (386) 943-9610.
E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net.
12 (Sun) Bonita Springs "Bike Wash at Jimmy’s Roadhouse," Chrome Divas Naples Chapter. Contact: Brooke Beyler. (239) 598-3371.
E-Mail: Brook550@aol.com.
18-19 (Sat - Sun) Ft. Myers "Native Bike Blessing of the Bikes," Chrome Divas Ft. Myers Chapter. Rain Date: Sat. Feb. 25. Contact: Donta Morris. (239) 283-9168. E-Mail: Dontabob@aol.com.
3-12 (Fri - Sun) Volusia County, "Bike Week 2006 Campground," ABATE of Florida, Inc. Volusia County Fairgrounds. More info call State Office at (386) 943-9610. E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net.
18 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Meeting of the Minds." Meeting starts at 12 Noon at American Legion Post #38, 1857 Jackson St. (corner of Jackson & MLK Blvd). More info call Frankie at (239) 849-9065.
E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
24-26 (Fri - Sun) Estero "Annual Legendary Estero River Party,' ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Contact: Kevin (239) 289-2445 or Jamie (239) 734-8312. E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net
1 (Sat) Naples, "Bikers vs. Brainers at Barnes & Nobel," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Starts at Barnes & Nobels in Ft. Myers. 1 to 2 p.m. Contact: Jamie at (239) 734-8312. E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net.
2 (Sun) Ft. Myers, "Deputy Pat Healy 'Fallen Hero's' Poker Run," Defenders M/C Lee County Chapter & Harley-Davidson of Ft. Myers. Contact: Shark (239) 462-7108. E-Mail: sharkdefender@comcast.net.
7-10 (Fri - Mon) Tallahassee "11th Annual Freedom Rights Rally," ABATE of Florida, Inc. State meeting & Ride to the Capitol. All are Welcome! Free Camping – tents only! RV sites available at a nominal charge at Monticello KOA. Contact: State Office (386) 943-9610.
E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net.
9 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Chained Eagle Run," Rolling Thunder #2 FL Lee county Chapter. Contact: Mike Guerra (239) 995-5862.
E-Mail: MMRGuerra@aol.com.
15 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Special Operations Warrior Foundation Run," Special Forces M/C. Contact: Bo McCormick (239) 561-6232.
E-Mail: bo@specialforcesmc.com.
16 (Sun) Naples "Casino Run," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422 or Karen (239) 793-2681.
E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
22 (Sat) Ft, Myers "Golf Tournament," March of Dimes & Enforcers M/C Lee County Chapter. Contact: Tigger (239) 437-5449.
E-Mail: gotchapics@comcast.net.
22 (Sat) Naples, "Bikers vs. Brainers at Barnes & Nobel," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Starts at Barnes & Nobels in Naples. 1 to 2 p.m. Contact: Jamie at (239) 734-8312. E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net.
5-7 (Fri - Sun) Naples, "Mash Bash," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422 or Karen (239) 793-2681.
E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
6 (Sat) Naples, "Run for the Son," CMA Naples Chapter. Contact: John & Michelle (239) 267-8312. E-Mail: Mballenger13@wmconnect.com.
13 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Meeting of the Minds.' Meeting starts at Noon at the American Legion Post #38, 1857 Jackson St. (corner of Jackson & MLK Blvd,). Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065.
E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
13 (Sat) Ft. Myers, "Annual Teddy Bear & Safety Run," ABATE, Southwest Chapter. Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065.
E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
14 (Sun) LaBelle, "Annual LaBelle Youth Group's Benefit Poker Run to VFW," LaBelle VFW. Contact: Sam (863) 675-2961.
19-21 (Fri - Sun) Port Charlotte, "Run-A-Muck," ABATE, Peace River Chapter. Contact: Bill Bird (941) 613-1232.
E-Mail: flsunbum@juno.com.
Memorial Weekend - "Ride to the Wall in Washington, DC," Rolling Thunder #2 FL Lee County Chapter. Contact: Mike Guerra (239) 995-5862.
E-Mail: MMRGuerra@aol.com.
3 (Sat) Ft. Myers, "Hank Doll Memorial Run," Enforcers M/C. Contact: Tigger (239) 694-7319. E-Mail: gotchapics@comcast.net.
5 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Pete Renner Cancer Poker Run." The Pete Renner Foundation. Contact: Tim Renner (239) 369-3870.
E-Mail: tim@peterenner.com.
9-11 (Fri - Sun) Estero "Mid-Year Mayhem, State Meeting & Party," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Contact: State Office (386) 943-9610.
E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net.
25 (Sun) Estero "Red, White, and Blue Blast," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Contact: Kevin (239) 289-2445 or Jamie (239) 734-8312.
E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net.
2 (Sun) Naples "Preservation Run," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422 or Karen (239) 793-2681. E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
8 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Meeting of the Minds." Starts at Noon at American Legion Post #38, 1857 Jackson St. (corner of Jackson & MLK Blvd.). All are welcome to attend. More info Contact: Frank Kennedy (239) 849-9065. E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
30 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Annual Five Star Run," Hosted by all five local ABATE of Florida, Inc. chapters. Fighting for your right to ride Safe & Free. Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065. E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
11-13 (Fri - Sun) "ABATE State Meeting." ABATE, Southern Most Chapter. Contact: State Office (386) 943-9610.
E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net,
20 (Sun) Naples "Biker Memorial Run," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422. E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
27 (Sun) Cape Coral "Anniversary Party," ABATE, Caloosahatchee Chapter. Contact: Chuck Long (239) 994-2186.
E-Mail: long587@cs.com.
3 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Jim Perno Memorial & MDA Run." Harley-Davidson of Ft. Myers. Contact: Swineline (239) 275-4647 x482.
E-Mail: hawgluvr13@aol.com.
9 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Meeting of the Minds." Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065. E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
17 (Sun) Ft. Myers, "Never Forgotten Poker Run," Rolling Thunder #3 FL. (National Event) Contact: Mike Guerra (239) 995-5862.
E-Mail: MMRGuerra@aol.com.
23 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Chrome Divas." Ft. Myers Chapter. Contact: Donta Morris (239) 283-9168. E-Mail: Dontabob@aol.com.
23 (Sat) Naples "Birthday Party," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422. E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
24 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Birthday Party," ABATE, Southwest Chapter. Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065. E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
29-01 (Fri - Sun) Naples "March of Dimes Bikers for Babies Run," Contact: Norma Eveland (239) 433-dime.
E-Mail: NEveland@marchofdimes.com.
13-15 (Fri - Sun) Tampa "Spooks-n-Scoots State Meeting." ABATE, Hillsborough County Chapter. Contact: State Office (386) 943-9610.
E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net,
22 (Sun) Estero "4 Those Who Didn't Go Run," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Contact: Tammy (239) 289-2647, Kevin (239) 289-2445 or Jamie (239) 949-3750. E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net.
5 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Fall Into Christmas Poker Run," Chrome Divas, Ft. Myers Chapter. Contact: Donta Morris (239) 283-9168.
E-Mail: Dontabob@aol.com.
11 (Sat) Ft. Myers "Meeting of the Minds." Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065. E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
11 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Ride For Vets," (National Event) Rolling Thunder #2 FL. Contact: Mike Guerra (239) 995-5862.
E-Mail: MMRGuerra@aol.com.
12 (Sun) Port Charlotte "Free Concert with The Charlie Daniels Band," ABATE, Peace River Chapter. Contact: Bill Bird (941) 613-1232.
E-Mail: flsunbum@juno.com.
12 (Sun) Naples "Run-n-Gobble," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter.
Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422. E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
19 (Sun) Estero "Pilgrims Pride Run/Canned Food Drive," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Contact: Tammy (239) 289-2647, Kevin (239) 289-2445 or Jamie (239) 949-3750.
E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net.
25 (Sat) Naples "Hugh Mays Memorial Run," Defenders M/C Naples Chapter. Contact: Shark (239) 462-7108.
E-Mail: sharkdefender@comcast.net.
2 (Sat) Estero "Birthday Party," ABATE, Estero River Chapter. Contact: Tammy (239) 289-2647, Kevin (239) 289-2445 or Jamie (239) 949-3750.
E-Mail: esterolegislative@comcast.net.
3 (Sun) Naples "Heritage Health Care Run," ABATE, Gator Alley Chapter. Contact: Patty Bennett (239) 394-5422.
E-Mail: pfbbear@yahoo.com.
3 (Sun) Port Charlotte "Red Underwear Party," ABATE, Peace River Chapter. Contact: Bill Bird (941) 613-1232. E-Mail: flsunbum@juno.com.
8-10 (Fri - Sun) Ft. Myers "ABATE of Florida, Inc. State Meeting," ABATE, Southwest Chapter. Contact: State Office (386) 943-9610.
E-Mail: flabate@bellsouth.net.
10 (Sun) Ft. Myers "Annual Christmas Run," ABATE, Southwest Chapter. Contact: Frankie (239) 849-9065.
E-Mail: swchief2000@yahoo.com.
16 (Sat) Cape Coral "Adopt-A-Family Run," ABATE, Caloosahatchee Chapter. Contact: Chuck Long (239) 994-2186. E-Mail: long587@cs.com.
17 (Sun) Naples "Annual Bikes-4-Tykes Christmas Run," Paradise HOG Chapter, Naples. Contact: Cadillac (239) 263-6919.
E-Mail: Cadillac1313@aol.com.
25 (Mon) Christmas Day -"Merry Christmas to All!" 'TEDDYBEAR'
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See you in the wind,
'TEDDYBEAR'