Tri-State (MD/PA/WVA) Winter fun ride

The Tri-State chapters of MD6, PA2, WVA352, and WVA 5 are hosting a winter fun ride to raise money for the Operation God Bless America organization (OGBA).

Date: 25 Jan 2025

Time: 1130 meet up at first location

Donation:  We ask each person participating (rider/passenger) for $25 to go into the 50/50 pot to be pulled at the last stop.

Chapter Donation:  We also ask each chapter participating if they could please donate $100 which will be presented to the OGBA.

Locations:  Start @ Olde Town Tavern in Frederick MD

             2nd Stop @ The Green Frog in Martinsburg, WV

            3rd Stop @ The American Legion in Greencastle PA

            last stop @ Break Away II Sports Lounge in Hagerstown MD

We will spend about 45 minutes at each stop to drink, eat, and warm up from the ride.

Transport:  Ride your scoot (Weather Permitting) or drive your vehicle (Carpooling is preferred)

Info about OGBA:   About Us | Operation: God Bless America

All proceeds are donated to the Long-term care Veterans at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV.

The money is put in a personal care account so patients can get items they need that the VA doesn’t cover: hearing aids, glasses, TVs, shaving supplies, soap, and other personal care items.

The funds also go to the patient recreational fund which has supplied TVs, Wii systems, pool tables, bingo machines, a serenity garden, refurbishing of the center’s bowling alley, and various other items to help make the veterans know that their sacrifice was and always will be greatly appreciated.

We have 3 brothers who are a part of the steering committee for OGBA, they are making a huge impact on this organization and incorporating our core values into the mission.

President – Big J

Public Relations – Big Shorty

Member – Big E (Elvis)

Along with these 3 committee members, many of the brothers in this Tri-State area contribute in many different ways to assist the OGBA, and their annual fundraiser ride (1 June 2025).

Last year our great nation led the ride flying the US flag and all the Military branches’ flags.  We also controlled the traffic to allow the 1000+ bikes on the ride to safely enter and exit the highway.

This is an amazing organization that supports our fellow veterans. Participation in the OGBA events is the epitome of our 3 objectives, showing our fellow Vets and Civilians what the USMVMC is all about.

We hope to see you all on the ride on the 25.