September 4, 2010

A great ride and event is planned for Eugene area  members / open to all  members. 

Join Clarence Story for an ride with overnight camping at Crater Lake Resort. 

Depart from BMWOR after Saturday morning social (9-11 AM)….

Ride will travel near Fort Klamath Oregon.  A very nice setting with lots of space for tents has been choosen.  Cost for tents will be divided…The more tents, the less the cost.  BYO food etc…

More details or questons…contact Clarence at

cstory@go-ducks.com

A unique and social event for all members

“El Rancho Munsoni” 

A collection of photos from this year’s Chief Joseph Rally can be found here:

2010 Chief Joseph Rally Photo Gallery

Our neighbors to the south are hosting a great track and skils day:

For the 15th year in a row, the river city Beemers of Northern California/Sacramento is hosting a Riders Skills Improvement Day.

Sunday August 29, 2010 at Thunderhill Raceway Park  near Willows California. 

More info at http://www.rcbthunderhill.org/

Always known as a favorite rally….

Bee Cee Beemers of British Columbia

9th Hotsprings Rally   August 19 -22, 2010

Announcing the Bee Cee Beemers 9th annual four day Hotsprings Rally!
Come join us for an old fashioned Beemer rally and experience some of
the finest motorcycling roads on the continent. Check out some of the
local highways at http://www.destinationhighways.com/default.htm . The
scenery is superb so come enjoy the great hospitality of Nakusp,
British Columbia “The Nicest Small Town in BC”.  Nakusp, just an hour
north of the BC-Washington State border, is where you’ll find us
camping under the trees at the Village Campground or enjoying the
comforts of the many B&B’s and motels just minutes away.
(http://www.nakusparrowlakes.com)  Pre-registration is US$60 & CDN$65
per person, which includes 3 nights camping, 3 catered suppers,
buckets of Kicking Horse coffee, home baked muffins in the morning and
a rally pin.  If you are not camping or coming for a shorter visit
you’ll pay less.  Check our website  www.beeceebeemers.com for
registration options and to download the p
 re-registration form. Contact Michael McPeak (604) 438-3954 or email
rally@beeceebeemers.com for more info.

Summer riding season is not complete without a great camp out!

Just 30 miles east of Prineville, off Hwy 26,  you will find the Ochoco Divide Campground.

Dave Kaechele and Greg Cudek  bring back a historicly popular event for our  BMWRO riders and friends  in Oregon’s pine forest.

This forest Service Campground offers a back to basics camping experience.

This is a bring your own: water, food, tent and camping supplies.  Easy ride to Prineville for meals.  Good on-road and off-road opportunities  in the area.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/recreation/campgrounds/ochocodivide.shtml

For more information; contact Greg Cudek @ 541-388-1699 or Dave Kaechele @ 503-668-5188

email Dave at dave.kaechele@yahoo.com

Come celebrate the volunteerism that abounds in the BMWRO.
 August 27-28, 2010.
The beautiful Diamondstone B&B in LaPine Oregon owned by club members Doug and Gloria Watt.

This 2 day event is open to all members as we salute volunteers.

Friday evening; beverage tasting, BYO and appetizer, music and jam session.

Saturday; Breakfast and lunch on your own as you ride, hike and enjoy the surroundings. Saturday dinner provided by BMWRO.   

Sunday AM, continental Breakfast prior to getting back on the road.

 Some kitchens are available for our own food prep if you prefer.

Open to tent campers . Lovely rustic rooms available at at your own expense if you wish not to tent camp.

RSVP for food To Deb Weber BMWRO.secretary@gmail.com

 Call Diamondstone for Room Reservations:

http://www.diamondstone.com/

Did you take a great photo (or two, or three…) at this year’s rally? We’re currently putting together a photo gallery and are opening up a call for photos from the event so we can share them with the world.

Photos larger than 1024 pixels wide preferred. Please limit your submission to your best few photos. Thank you!

Send your photos to:

The Northwest Oregon Region, (includes Portland Metro ) Has a full schedule of  Ambassador Rides Scheduled.  Ride Leaders;  Rick Kriss and Gary Thye welcome all riders; with emphasis to encourage riders that are new to club, new to area, or  riders who desire the structure of a pre planned ride. 

Most rides will meet and BMW of Western Oregon Tigard.  Most rides include a coffee time to socialize and a scheduled lunch break.  Lunch at own expense.

The ride Leaders are committed to offering  safe and  comfortable rides for all riders.

Please check the events calendar for full schedule of rides.

Questions?  Please contact Gary Thye at garythye@bctonline.com and/or Rick Kriss at rkriss@gmail.com

The club membership roster is going to be distributed to all members. However, realizing there are some of you who may not want your contact information distributed club wide, this is your notice to OPT OUT of the roster distribution. (Please Note: This OPT OUT has nothing to do with newsletter delivery.)

If you DO NOT want your contact information distributed to the club membership, please contact Deb Weber no later than April 7, 2010 to remove your contact information from the roster. Please be aware your name only will remain on the distribution roster.

Send your OPT OUT request to Deb Weber:

By email – bmwro.secretary@gmail.com
By Fax – 541-791-2266
By Snail Mail – PO Box 2552; Albany OR 97321

Please don’t call – I will need your request in writing

If you want to remain on the distribution roster – do nothing!

Per the motion, the Executive Committee was given discretion on the distribution of the roster and it will be sent via e-mail. Look for it to be distributed on or around April 15, 2010.

The roster will be e-mailed to MEMBERS ONLY! This is to assure members that the roster is for the benefit and use of the members only. Please contact Deb at bmwro.secretary@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding the roster distribution or your OPT OUT option.