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WHAT: ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND RIDE TO LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN; MAY 26-27-28

WHO: ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF CHICAGO REGION BMW OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hi everyone, it's Jerry Sjostrom again, and I’m writing to remind you to join us on Memorial Day Weekend for our ride to La Crosse, Wisconsin--a destination our Chicago Region has enjoyed for over 40 years. We love to go up there because the roads are fantastic, the weather is (usually) ideal, and it’s a great start to the riding season. We keep going back!! Don't miss this ride!

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Let's See.... Bensen? Kane? Merrill? Romeo?

CR BMW OA ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW CONTEST

... We're calling it "Where-Ville." This is a riding contest open to any interested member. It's a kind of grand tour, and the theme is towns whose names end in "ville" anywhere in the US or Canada.

Here's how it works: 

The contest runs from May 1 through October 15, 2012.

Entry fee is $5.00 for each participant.

Find towns whose names end in "ville"; in each town, take a photo of your bike, your official contest towel, and something that has the town name on it. All three items must be visible in the photo. City limit signs are not allowed, nor are signs showing directions or miles to the town.

Each town name may only be used once, even if they occur in multiple states.

Collect your photos and submit them at the end of the season.

Accumulate at least 15 towns to qualify for prizes. Each qualifier will receive a commemorative T-shirt, and first- and second-prize winners will win valuable prizes!

There is a more detailed list of rules, and an entry form, available in the "downloads" section of this site, at the same location where the Chicago Region News files are. Click the "downloads" link in the menu bar at left (which you can see if you are a registered site user and logged in). Now, let's grab those cameras, get on our bikes, and get out there!

[Not registered on this site yet? It's quick, easy and free! Just click on the "register" link just below the purple bar at the top of this page, and follow the directions ... ]

 
CHICAGO REGION NEWS (May) NOW AVAILABLE

The current issue of the CHICAGO REGION NEWS (May, 2012) is now available via this site!

Click on the link at the right side of this page to get to it (you have to be logged in to see it). If the link is still not visible, then click on the the "Downloads" tab under "My Menu" on the left side of the screen to get to the list of documents you can view or download.

It's a .pdf file (Adobe Acrobat Reader will open it) and you can either view it on your screen or print it out.

We post these as they become available, usually just after the print copy arrives to most members in the mail.

 
Welcome to the CR

Welcome to the Chicago Region BMW Owners Association! That's a mouthful so I'll just abbreviate it as CR. I have written a "welcome to the club" letter that goes in the new member packets. I've tried to describe what we are about and to list some of the resources they need to know about. I'd like to share that information with present members as well so that you know what I'm trying to convey to new members. I also hope to update existing members on the club resources you should be aware of. Please read on (click 'Read More...' below) for the text of the message.

 

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For details of Upcoming Events -- click "Events Calendar" button above

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 26 - 9:00am
LaCrosse Ride

Mon, May 28 - 6:30pm
*CRBMWOA Hot Dog Night

Fri, Jun 1 - 7:00pm
*First Friday at Hanes

Sat, Jun 2 - 10:00pm
*Michigan Ice Cream Ride/Campout

Mon, Jun 4 - 6:30pm
*CRBMWOA Hot Dog Night

Mon, Jun 11 - 6:30pm
*CRBMWOA Hot Dog Night