10-4-16

Greetings and happy October!

I hope you all are having a great week and enjoying some beautiful weather. My favorite time of the year is approaching and I look forward to some good UBFM rides in the near future. Be mindful that the needs for UBFM change with the weather. Keep an eye on the list below.

I would like to thank everybody that helped out with the BCB 100. It was a great event and well coordinated. The participants inspired several people including myself to ride in it next year.

We will load up tonight at 7:30 and ride out at 8:00 we will return around 9 -9:30. We meet at the Carpenter's House, same location as the FUMC (see below). If you would like to help prepare burritos, we will start in the kitchen of FUMC at 6:30.

We will also meet on Saturday morning at 7:30am to load up and roll out at 8:00. We will return around 9:00. If you would like to help out in the kitchen we start cooking at 7:00am. The meeting location is the same as the Wednesday night ride.

Soon we are making some changes to the way we organize and structure our Wednesday night gatherings. As I have explained, there are some other volunteer opportunities on Wednesday night. We need volunteers to show up at 6:30pm to help take care of the needs of our guests at the Carpenter’s House. If you are interested in volunteering but you do not ride a bike this is your chance to help.

First United Methodist Church

204 N. 2nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter’s House

212 N. 2^nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter's House is the building beside the church. We meet in the back parking lot of the building.

Things you will need for the ride (must):

•   Bike

•   Helmet…It is a must!

•   Hydration for yourself

•   Flashers for front and rear of your bike

•   Backpack 

•   A giving spirit

Recommended for the ride (not necessary):

•   Bright clothing

•   old grocery bags (plastic)

•   care packages (hygiene)

•   tools to repair a flat

·      A lightweight rain jacket…you never know.

·      light saber

·      flashlight

Donations that we are in need of:

•   bottled water 

•   light blankets (easy to carry)

•   Monetary funds to purchase food and supplies Click Here

·      Bicycle helmets

·      Reflective vests

·      Cold weather gear (jackets, scarves, gloves, etc.)

·      Flashing lights (for bikes)