LIFE MEMBER

LIFE MEMBER

 I believe this used to require 5 Years in good standing, before it could be applied for.  Then I noticed after reading an update,  that it only took 3 years to qualify.  But it's not quite that simple.  One has to attend annual Sanctioned events.  And the icing on the cake, a National Event in the last 3 years when one applies. Apparently,  most don't do all these, to meet the requirements.

I first joined back in early 2018 and seeing that the Nationals event was in El Paso, I immediately made plans and after being a member for three months, I was headed to my first National Event.  I was a newbie and had no idea I just passed up my LRRP patch (1500 miles in state in a year).   Had no idea this would work out for my future Life Member plans.  Well here I am, a Three Year Member.. and now ..  a Life Member.

 

The criteria for Life Membership is three consecutive years of membership in good standing from the date of the Life Member application.  The member must have attended a CVMA sanctioned event in each of the three years and one of those events must have been a National Meeting.  Sanctioned event attendance must be entered in the member's 201 file within six months of the event. 

 

 

Godfather's Memorial

 What a day ... a day to be proud to be a CVMA member.  Huge turnout today to remember and praise Larry Godfather Smith! Weather cooperated, large group ride in from Royce City, and an awesome celebration of his life. Carolyn 'Bug' Smith was doing much better than the last time I'd seen her and handling it as well as possible.  The outflow of Love from many was a blessed sight!

We took off from the Buccees' parking lot and...  what always happens .. happens.  The line stretches out right off the bat because the lead bikes are up to speed before the last bike is out of the parking lot.  But, soon folks are hauling ass and we get tightened up down the road at the first stop sign. Road Blocks are out and doing a great job keeping folks safe.  Before you know it, we're rolling into SWG and what a sight that was in itself.  Parking went fairly quick and we were headed inside.  Just about everyone heads to the back but no one at the bar inside... score!  Soon, have a couple of drinks in my hand and outside to find my Bride and Brothers and Sisters.  I make an excuse about only having two hands (I'm short 3 drinks) and think I've shed my guilt when Bordeaux walks up with five drinks in his hands.... whoops.  I'll get next round?  

Gotta tell you, was a truly awesome day for Godfather, Bug and the CVMA.  The Memorial was over the top Professional.  Folks were looking sharp in the 'uniform of the day.' Lot of tears flowed, lot of great memories shared.  I've never been more impressed by our Commander than yesterday on how he handled himself and the event itself.  Knuckles, Half Sack, Snake had some beautiful words to say. Everyone participating (Flag folding ceremony, etc) were over the top.  I learned a lot about Godfather yesterday that I'd never known.  Learned a lot on how much influence he'd had over so many lives.  Learned about his great efforts with so many over the years.  Find myself wishing I'd known him longer.

Godfather.... you will be missed Brother. You are in our hearts

 

 

 

 

To the Detachment we go...

 Man .. what a boondoggle.    Last year, 23-11A was created.  I've thought about it for some time if there was a value to moving over.  I've gotten to know many in 23-11 pretty well and no intentions of moving over.  But, deep down .. I still thought about it.  I've seen things that I'm not 100% happy about.   I travel a lot and not willing to put in the time and/or effort to 'fix' what I deem is broke, so I've gone with the 'flow' and let things be.  But still .......

Well, I've been in contact with a few in the new Detachment and .. hinted we may consider it.  As it gets closer to becoming a full chapter, our names ended up on a list to State that we were moving over.  Well, I didn't provide that and I sensed more than one person got a lil' butt hurt over it when they saw our names on it.  Me personally, I see it as the best of both worlds... I get to spend time with 23-11 and .. the new detachment/chapter.  I was the 23-11 Road Captain awhile back but a certain individual questioned me on it .. and ... instead of calling him out and pushing back ... I went along with a change up since .. as I said .. travel often and wasn't avail majority of the time for the duties anyway.      Well, last night I threw my name into the hat for Road Captain for the Detachment; put a smile on my face.

I look at this as an opporunity for a reboot.   Fresh faces.  More riding.  Riding.. now.. there is a concept.  I've been with the CVMA almsot three years and been on only several orgainzed group chapter rides.  WTF?   Time to change that shit up!