POW*MIA / Ruby Tuesday Pro Bowl Party

The Pocatello POW*MIA Awareness Association and Ruby Tuesday are getting together to have a Pro Bowl Party.

Ruby Tuesday 2360 Via Caporatti Drive Pocatello, Id. (208) 478-2000

January 29th 2012 @ 3:30pm

$20 Ticket includes food, one ticket for raffle and one ticket for one drink.

For Tickets or more information please contact Greg @ fairgrounds@powmiarodeo.org or Dave @ pr@powmiarodeo.org

Bikers For Blood Community Blood Drive

DSC 0067 260x173 Bikers For Blood Community Blood DriveThursday the 15th at the Red Lion Inn  Pocatello 1555 Pocatello Creek Rd. from 1 -7 pm. There are about 20 empty times still available.

 To set up a time to donate contact,               X-Ray@ 709-2317.

Happy Thanksgiving

DSC 0053 260x172 Happy Thanksgiving We send out our Thanksgiving wishes too all.  Please remember those who are not with their loved ones, and for those past and present who have sacrificed for our freedoms.

Please join us if you can, we welcome everyone.

Friday 25 Nov. 12 noon Muster 11:30  RR parking lot  Greet Santa  This will be for security like last year.
                     4 PM  Clark and First  Muster 3:30  Parade of lights.  Parade starts on E Lewis, Lt on 3rd, Lt on E. Center, thru underpass, Lt on UP Ave.,Rt. on W Bonneville, Rt. on Main, Rt. on W. Wyeth,
                     Rt. on UP Ave., and left into RR parking lot.
To see our photos, please look us up on our Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/powmiarodeo

4th Annual POW*MIA Halloween Costume Party

Friday, Oct. 28- 4th Annual POW*MIA Halloween Costume Party

PumpkinFace 4th Annual POW*MIA Halloween Costume PartyParty will be at the Rubicon in the Ramada Inn, 133 West Burnside in Chubbuck. Social Hour from 6-7pm. “As Is” will be playing til 1am. There is a $5 charge that will be used to get toys for Marines Toys for Tots or you are welcome to bring a new unwrapped toy in place of the the $5 charge. There will prizes for best costumes, so come join us dressed in your best costume for a chance to win. If you would rather not dress up still join us for a night of fun.

Everyone is welcome!!!!

Click here to see the flyer! (.PDF)

Annual Appreciation Dinner, 2011

The Pocatello POW*MIA Awareness Corporation held its annual Appreciation Dinner Saturday evening at the Old Town Pavillion in Pocatello. This function serves several purposes.

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Northern Nevada State Coordinator, Les Brown

First, to show appreciation to our vast army of volunteers that helped make our 2011 Awareness Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo a success.

Second, to award our donations from the money raised. We were able to donate $4,000 to the Idaho State Veteran’s Home. Audrey Hamilton was on hand to receive the check. We were also able to donate $10,000 to the National League of POW and MIA Families. The Northern Nevada State Coordinator, Les Brown was here from Elko, Nevada to receive that check.

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Audrey Hamilton, Idaho State Veteran's Home

Lastly, the outgoing and incoming Board Members were recognized. Outgoing Board Members were Nicki “Chops” Chopski – Administration, Jennifer “Blue” Bowen – Entertainment, Shannon “Boots” Cowden – Sales, Sam Guyette – Recorder and Michelle “Parashoot” Jackman – Finance. Incoming Board Members are Dave and Mary Breshears – Public Relations and Char DeWall – Finance. A “MacGyver” award was also given to Quin Deschamps from the Bannock County Fairgrounds for the ingenuity and hard work given to help make this year’s event run so smoothly.

Other dignitaries attending were Mayor Steven England – Chubbuck and Mayor Brian Blad – Pocatello. Very Special Guest was ex-POW Bud Hinkley. Special thanks to Ruby Tuesday for catoring the event, KZBQ and Paul Anderson for providing the sound system, The Pocatello Combined Veteran’s Honor Guard for Posting the Colors and Old Town Pocatello and Stephanie Palagi for use of the Old Town Pavillion.

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Ex-POW Bud Hinkley

Thank you, to everyone who showed up to help set up and take down, as well as all the volunteers for the rally.

 

Appreciation Dinner – Aug 27

Please come out to the Appreciation Dinner!  August 27th!  Social Hour at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm!  Dinner by Bayou Dave’s  We are providing a Keg, soda and water.  BD’s will also be serving Beer and Wine.  Come have a fun evening celebrating our successful Rally!  Please RSVP to Hiedi at 604-0400.

Freedom Appreciation Ride – Sept 10

8th Annual Freedom Appreciation Ride
10th Anniversary of 9/11
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Bring Bowe Home

9 11 11 Ride Small Freedom Appreciation Ride   Sept 10We are pleased to announce the 8th Annual Freedom Appreciation ride in honor of all Military Service Men and Women who have placed themselves in harms way to keep the Peace and Freedom we appreciate and enjoy here in the United States of America. This day is also set aside to honor all of the local authorities who protect and keep us safe every day.

All branches of the Military will be represented throughout the event.

Donation: $10.00 to benefit the local National Guard and the Army Reserve Family Support Group.

  • 10:00 am – All bikes and participants will meet at the Pocatello Creek Fire Station for sign in and ceremonies
  • 11:00 am – Ride begins
  • Lunch at Wagon Wheel in Lava, final destination McDermotts for a barbeque.

Sponsored by:

Gail Bishard Team Premier Properties 208-234-4004 gailbishard.com
Vietnam Vets / Legacy Vets 1 Chapter of Pocatello
Wagon Wheel Lava
McDermotts
RIDN’ ROCK

Contact: * Kelly & DeeAnna Hobbs 533-5618 / 406-2179 * Tom Holm 221-5527

Ride to Hailey

Thanks to all those who made the ride to Hailey. It was a great ride with wonderful people for an amazing family. We sincerely hope that we make the same ride soon to welcome Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl home!