Bronco event: May It Foward May 17/18th 2024

[tasker]

As we cross over into January it's time to generate interest into a now annual tradition. I am writing to see if you would please consider a attending BONES (Bronco Owners North East States) now 10th annual "May It Forward" Bronco event. This event will be held May 17/18th in central Massachusetts at the PACC social club, 171 Kendall Pond Rd west, Gardner, MA 01440. Last year we shattered both attendance and donation total with our best year yet! BONES was fortunate to have over 108 trucks from 14 different states with one couple traveling all the way from Jacksonville Florida!! BONES collectively raised over $22,000 dollars donated to the Travis Mills Foundation! (www.travismills.org) This organization has a retreat in Rome, Maine that hosts post 9-11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation, at no cost, with various issues with adaptive family and outdoor activities as well as bonding with fellow veterans and their families. From their web page:

By the Numbers​

Proudly Supporting Post-911 Combat Veterans and their Families​

1,747

Veteran Families Served across 47 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada​

10

Proud Years in Operation of our Foundation & Retreat​

25+

Awards & Recognitions for foundation charitable efforts​

$0.00

Charged to Veterans and Families for our Retreats and programs​

We are now a two-day event with a Friday afternoon scenic cruise on May 17th with the main event being on Saturday, May 18th. The Friday cruise is just a leisurely ride through central Massachusetts with a photo stop mixed in and a chance to meet with other Bronco fanatics Saturday is a donation only event with a day full of fun, food, Fords and friends. Broncos of every shape and size and year will be in attendance and we hope you can join us!
The raffle has become legendary due to the generosity of people such as yourself. We have had a homemade quilt to Napa toolboxes to an original Sherman cooker, to a set of new Toyo tires were among many of the amazing items we have had over the years. We would be honored if you would consider us to achieve even more in 2024!!
When we started this event there was about 25 trucks and now, we have grown to over 100 Broncos of all generations as well as 300 attendees with it expanding every year. This New England group and beyond is nothing short of amazing! Thanks a million for your time and consideration and let's May It Forward again for these brave hero's!
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also, wanted to mention that there has been a change for Friday night. I would like to leave Timpany Plaza, 360 Timpany blvd by around 3:30 or so. Please be gassed up and ready to roll by then. We will be changing up the route and will be stopping at The Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA. They have a brew yard and BBQ on site and will have parking for us. Will be an easy ride back to the hotel from there or stay and the ride will continue back to our departure site. Any questions feel free to ask! Can't wait!!!!
https://redapplefarm.com/

 

[Master Chief]

10th ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

On my calendar and I will be there!

 

[stupidboy]

I know I have said it before but I’m going to start saving for this now cause I want to be there. Going to put in for pto on Monday.

 

[tasker]

HOPE you can make it Pat....want to see the truck and think you will have a great time besides! AND this is an open invite to all....I don't care where you live, make it a point to come visit. We have had Florida, Colorado, all the eastern states.....c'mon down!

 

[jmhend]

I added the dates to my calendar.... I hope I can make it this year. So bummed that I didn't make it last year.

 

[tasker]

mark your calendars for next year's vacation plans!!

 

[tasker]

SOME new info added!

 

[tasker]

proud to announce that we have received our first donation!! Please welcome Allegiance Flag to our family!
https://www.showallegiance.com/

 

[hyghlndr]

proud to announce that we have received our first donation!! Please welcome Allegiance Flag to our family!
https://www.showallegiance.com/

Pretty cool, from their site:

Allegiance Flag Supply proudly stands for many things: American jobs, American craftsmanship and American entrepreneurship—all of which are embodied in our product: the peerless, perfect American flag.

 

[tasker]

MAY IT FORWARD DISCOUNTED ROOM INFO:
Hello there!
We're glad you can join us for the BONES Charity event!
We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster for May 17, 2024 through May 18, 2024. Booking your room is simple, just select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate. Please make your reservation by April 22nd 2024. After that time, all remaining rooms will be released and the discounted rate will no longer be available
We're looking forward to seeing you in May! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!
Book Your Room
Event dates:May 17, 2024 - May 18, 2024
Book by:April 22, 2024
https://www.hilton.com/.../orhledt-91n-b2a90d74-c9b5.../...
let me know if you have any problems
GROUP CODE: 91N
PHONE NUMBER 978-534-9000 and dial 0 to speak with a desk agent to assist in making a reservation over the phone
CUTOFF April 22nd by 1159PM

 

[Master Chief]

Reservation made! Super easy, just click the link and book the room.

 

[tasker]

CHECK out the latest BronCast podcast....SUBSCRIBE too please!!!

 

[tasker]

Just got a package from Nick's Trix!! One of our first donators to come on board and has been there every inch of the way...thanks brother for helping us try and make a difference!!

Summit Racing in da house as well!

 

[turbotim2]

Sounds good!

 

[tasker]

DONATION from Bubba Rope just arrived!

 

[tasker]

BOX of heavy and really cool items just arrived from Ruff Stuff Specialties! https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/

 

[tasker]

WANTED to mention as well that there will be a remote control obstacle course that you can try your luck on...bring your RC Broncos!

 

[tasker]

BEEN a while since last update but raffle prizes continue to roll in!! Tuffy had a huge shipment sent to my place as well as @toddz69 autographed book! Summit racing, Wild Horses and Tom's products to be shipped. Been squirreling away some Ebay stuff and collectibles myself. AND we had our first cash donation received as well....A big chunk to get us rolling!!!

 

[turbotim2]

Sounds good!

 

[tasker]

Have gotten packages from Wild Horses and JB fab in the last few days and know of a few in progress and all I can say is...WOW!! THANK YOU!!