Mayors' Big Dog Run
Saturday, March 26, 2016
( Registration & Check-in @ 7:30 a.m., Kickstands up @ 9:00 a.m.)
When (ride time is only an estimate)
Saturday March 26, 2016 from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM MSTAdd to Calendar
Mayors' Big Dog Run
Please join Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce Military & Veteran Affairs Committee for a motorcycle rally & ride to raise funds for the ASU Veterans Scholarship Education Fund. Kickstands-up at 9:00 a.m. at Thunderbird School of Global Management Campus.
This unique ride will feature excursions through Luke AFB and University of Phoenix Stadium. The ride ends at the Desert Rose Pizza & Gastropub in Historic Downtown Glendale, where everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the festivities! A live band "Demolition: A Tribute to the Wrecking Crew" will play, and lunch will be served. Riders' wristbands are their meal ticket. Also, on display will be military vehicles. The ride entry fee benefits the ASU Veterans Scholarship Education Fund. Arrowhead Harley - Davidson has donated raffle prizes, and drawings will be held at Desert Rose.
If you'd like to sign up for the mailing list for this event, register your contact information below. Please note that you are NOT registering for the event by providing us your information. This is a "Save the Date" informational site only. Instructions for registering will be emailed directly to anyone who signs up here to be on the mailing list. In addition to updating you on the 2016 upcoming ride, we will keep your information on file and remind you of any future Big Dog rides. You may unsubscribe from the list at any time.
Hope to see you on March 26!
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016; 7:30 a.m. Registration; 9:00 a.m. Kickstands up.
Start Location: Thunderbird School of Global Management Campus (59th Avenue & Greenway)
Registration: Opens at 7:30 a.m. Kickstands up at 9:00 a.m. Ride registration is open to the general public.
Cost: CASH ONLY - EXACT CHANGE APPRECIATED. $25 per person/rider, includes lunch at the Desert Rose. Pay the day of the event at the gate. Proceeds go to ASU Veterans Scholarship Education Fund.
End Location: Desert Rose Pizza & Gastropub, Downtown Glendale
Rules of the ride:
1. This is NOT an escorted ride. Riders are expected to follow the rules of the road, obey all traffic signals, etc. A suggested route with staging points will be provided to riders at registration.
2. Helmets are REQUIRED due to our special excursion through Luke AFB. No weapons are allowed on Luke AFB. Luke AFB is allowing the ride on the base due to the veteran-related scholarships benefited by the ride. Without exception, anyone who is in violation of these rules will not be allowed access to Luke AFB. You will have to pull off and find an alternate route. Period.
2. Minors under age 16 are not allowed to participate in the ride, even as passengers. Riders with minors under age 16 as passengers will not be allowed to register/participate in the ride.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5TBiBtykRs
http://www.universityofphoenixstadium.com
http://www.luke.af.mil
http://www.mcso.org
http://www.GlendaleAZChamber.org
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MILITARY & VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Military Affairs Committee provides recognition and assistance to our local military community, which is comprised of active duty personnel, reserve personnel, veterans and their respective spouses and families; helps members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce conduct more business with Luke Air Force Base; and encourages businesses to hire veterans. http://www.GlendaleAZChamber.org
ASU VE
TERANS EDUCATION FUND
The ASU Veterans Education Fund was established to offer multiple scholarships. Awards are based on a student’s financial need, level of effort and the potential to complete his or her program of study.
https://veterans.asu.edu/scholarships/educationfund
THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
70th Anniversary! Since its inception in 1946, the Thunderbird School of Global Management has focused exclusively on educating leaders from around the world in the intricacies of international management. While other business schools scramble to add global curriculum and keep pace, Thunderbird remains firmly at the forefront. http://www.thunderbird.edu/
Thunderbird School of Global Management was chartered on April 8, 1946, by Lieutenant General Barton Kyle Yount, the Commanding General of the US Army Air Training Command. The school grew out of the rich history of its campus grounds – Thunderbird Field, a historic airbase steeped in multicultural tradition where American, Canadian, British and Chinese pilots trained during World War II.
DESERT ROSE PIZZA & GASTROPUB
Pete & Teresa bought the old welding facility with a vision to revitalize the beautiful, quaint, historical area of Glendale, 6729 N. 57th Dr. They have opened the Desert Rose Steakhouse, Pizza & Gastropub, plus the Cigar Lounge & Club. Stage two: Desert Rose Entertainment facility & lastly the Desert Rose Brewery.
http://www.desertrosepizzaandgastropub.com/
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE
The 4,200-acre Luke Air Force Base in Glendale opened in 1941, and is named after World War I flying ace Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr., the first aviator to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Luke, who was born and raised in Phoenix, was killed in combat at the age of 21 on Sept. 29, 1918. Luke AFB is home to the Air Force’s 56th Fighter Wing, the largest fighter wing in the world. Its mision is to train the best F-35 and F-16 pilots. Luke AFB trains more than 50 percent of the Air Force’s fighter pilots and 90 percent of its F-16 pilots. The base population includes approximately 8,000 active-duty military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees and 6,700 family members. http://www.luke.af.mil/
Be advised that this motorcycle ride will adhere to and respect the policies of our hosts. Helmets are REQUIRED to go on base, and no weapons are allowed on base. Anyone found in violation will be stopped and will not be allowed on base.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUMWith its retractable roof and field, University of Phoenix Stadium is unlike any other stadium in North America, and a marvel of design, engineering, and technology. The primary tenants in the stadium include the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and the Annual Fiesta Bowl. The 63,400-seat stadium (expandable to 72,200) opened on August 1, 2006 after three years of construction. Located in Glendale's Westgate Entertainment District, the award-winning stadium has hosted two Super Bowls, the NFL Pro Bowl, and a wide spectrum of events, from headline entertainers to international soccer to Wrestlemania. http://www.universityofphoenixstadium.com/
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is a fully integrated law enforcement agency committed to being the leader in establishing the standards for providing professional quality law enforcement, detention, and support services to the citizens of Maricopa County and to other criminal justice agencies. Headed by Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is one of the most talked about and nationally recognized Sheriff's Offices in the country today. MCSO prides itself on serving and protecting the people who live in a huge county of 9,200 square miles--an area larger than some states. A volunteer posse of 3,000 people from the community also give their time and money to train to become volunteers and help keep the county free from crime. http://www.mcso.org
CYCLERIDES.COM
Cyclerides.com is a premiere resource for motorcycle enthusiasts across Arizona, working with communities, non-profits and riders to showcase the best rides in the state. It's your one-stop-shop for a listing of upcoming rides.
This award-winning Harley-Davidson dealership is vary active in the community, with a mission to "provide service of superior quality, value and convenience so that we achieve complete customer satisfaction; to sell products that allow our customers to have more fun in their lives; to remain competitive and profitable for continued growth; and to create an enjoyable, healthful work environment for our employees." www.arrowheadharley.com
FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INFORMATION, CLASSES, AND AWARENESS - CONTACT:
ARIZONA MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS FOUNDATION
D & R MILITARY SPECIALTIES:
D & R Military Coins & Specialties is a manufacturer of Military Coins, Challenge coins, unit crests, and promotional products. We offer US made coins and overseas Coins. A veteran run company, D & R was founded by and is run by retired military. https://militaryspecialties.com/