Rally e-newsletter 6.02
April 20 , 2006

Discover yourself in Idaho!
July 6-9, 2006

Western Idaho Fairgrounds
Boise, Idaho

Spring has sprung; it's time to ride! The RAlly is taking shape and things are cooking in Boise.

Registration:
Rally registration is up and running. You can register on-line or download a registration form from the rally website at bwmra.org/rally/ . Last year our online registration was limited to VISA, MC or Discover and many of you asked if we could expand our offerings to included AMEX. This year we are using Pay Pal merchant services for our on-line registration which allows you to use any major bankcard, eCheck or a Pay Pal account if you wish. This gives you added flexibility to register for the rally. Registration went live on April 1st and activity is brisk. Register now and get it over with -- one less thing to worry about come rally time!

Friday Evening Dinner:
We are offering a Western BBQ dinner on Fridayevening, July 7th. If you're interested you must register for this dinner online when you register for the rally. Dinner fare includes: pulled BBQ beef, BBQ Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fruit Salad, Rolls and Strawberry Shortcake. Cost is $15 per person and you will not walk away hungry from this meal! The dinner is being catered by The Smoking Pit Barbecue. Those of you who attend the John Day Rally are very familiar with Frances Estep and his great food. Seating will be limited so register early!

Wine Tour:
How many of you took the Jack Daniels Tour and Luncheon last year at Shelbyville? I did and boy did I have a great time! So, let's do something like that again! We are working with the folks at The Winery at Eagle Knoll in Eagle, Idaho to put together a wine tour of the Boise area Thursday, July 6th. This area is fast becoming one of the great wine growing regions in the nation and you will have the opportunity to sample some of the region's best. This Wine Tour will have limited seating to around 250 folks and buses will leave the Western Idaho Fairgrounds around 11AM on Thursday, July 6th to start the journey. The tour will end at The Winery at Eagle Knoll for a mid-afternoon lunch, tour and wine tasting.

This will be a pleasant, scenic and tasty trip so leave the bike at the rally grounds and let someone else do the driving! Details are being finalized so watch the rally website for details and the opportunity to register.

Visit the winery website at: www.thewineryateagleknoll.com to preview the area and vintages.

If you plan to arrive on Wednesday you can volunteer to help with Vendor Registration or just show up and we'll tell you where to go! Vendor Registration entails registering the vendors as they arrive and assisting them in locating their assigned areas, helping them find tables and chairs, answering questions and generally help them settle in. General duties include posting signage, setting up registration, security, door prizes, etc. If you're a rally rat you know the drill.

The Rally Committee will allow you to roll in on Wednesday and set up camp if you plan to help out.

Preview the volunteer schedules at: bmwra.org/rally/volunteer.html to choose your spot. E-mail me and tell me where you want to work and we'll slot you in and put your name on the Wednesday Gate List.

General Info:
We are finalizing details on several other events such as Chills and Thrills Motorcycle Precision Team, ERC Classes, Seminars and Entertainment.

Keep checking the rally website at: bmwra.org/rally/

Debbi Harbour
Rally Liaison

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