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2010 CVMA Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial National Rally  (May 27th - May 30th)

The Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial Rally is planned to be a great event to start off the riding season. This memorial wall is the only one of it's kind in the United States honoring the service men and women who have died in conflicts in the Middle East from 1980 forward. This CVMA Nationally Sanctioned event  features good riding on back roads only the locals know about which skirt the Illinois, and Fox Rivers... making your time in North Central Illinois a trip worth returning to!


Hotel Reservations:   Check-in: Thursday, May 27, 2010     Check Out: Sunday, May 30, 2010

Hampton Inn I-55 - "Headquarters Hotel" Hotel reservations can be made by calling the hotel direct at (815)439-9500 using the code name "CVM" for discounted rate of $89.00/Night + tax. Link for making reservations online is below and also uses code name "CVM": http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/JOLILHX-CVM-20100527/index.jhtml 

      Hampton Inn I-55
      3555 Mall Loop Drive
      Joliet, IL. 60431     
     
          Directions from Intersection of I-55 & Rt. 30 at Joliet, IL. (I-55 Exit 257)
                Go East on Rt. 30 to First Traffic signal. Turn right onto Mall Loop Dr. and follow it around to Motel on the right.

Gathering of CVMA Members/Guests (Thursday Evening):
Social time at the Hampton Inn


Social Time and/or rides (Friday):
Social time all day. Ride sheets will be available for those who want to go on rides by the Fox and Illinois Rivers, and to other places of interest. 


"Mid East Conflict Wall Memorial Parade" (Saturday): Police Escorted Ride.
    0800        Riders safety briefing and ride brief. (map hand outs and  discuss fuel stop.  
    0815        Bike line up.
    0830        Wheels turn - Motorcycle parade to LaSalle (staggered formation). 
    0945        Gas and Go... Police escort to Veteran's Home. 
    1000        LaSalle Veteran's Home visitation. Please bring an article of clothing for the Vets, either male or female.
    1115        Police escort out of city.
    1215        Color Guard and laying of wreath at Mid East Conflict Memorial.
    1300        Ceremonies finished and members are free to ride, eat or return to HQ motel for social time.
    1400 +     Social time - HQ parking lot after return from Memorial ride.  
                                                                                                                              

     John Stoor:    IL Chapter 24-1 Commander    John "Rooster" Stoor 

     Gary St.Clair: IL State Rep.                          Gary "Dreamer" St.Clair

     Mel Hedden: IL Chapter 24-1 Treasurer         Mel "RoadRunner" Hedden
     

Contact Info for the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial - www.ilfreedomrun.org/board_of_directors/index.html 

Contact Info for the Illinois Veterans Home - LaSalle
        The Adjutant Illinois Veterans Home - LaSalle
        1015 O'Conor Avenue
        LaSalle, Illinois 61301
        ATTN: Marian Bickett, Director of Volunteer Services Phone: (815)223-0303 ext. 259

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