7th Annual Cruizin’ Fur Critters Poker Run
Our largest fundraiser of the year will be on June 14th. Last year more than 220 people registered and over $7,500 was raised for the shelter. The money raised goes into the general fund account and helps cover food, litter, medical supplies, payroll and other expenses related to the operation of the shelter.


CRUIZIN’ FUR CRITTERS 2008 ITINERARY


REGISTRATION AND STARTING PLACE
June 14th Harley-Davidson of Wausau 9:00 – 11:00am Registration - $25


POKER RUN STOPS
Red Granite, Ed& Sharon’s, Ballyhoos, Lincoln County Humane Society, Pankow’s, Silverado, & The Landing


LAST STOP
The Big Moose Hwy S South of Tomahawk POKER HANDS DRAWN by 6pm (Poker hands may be drawn as you arrive at The Big Moose) Raffle Prizes & Food


POKER HAND WINNER ANNOUNCED Approx. 6:15pm (need not be present to win)


GRAND PRIZE
$ 500.00 Cash SECOND PRIZE $250 Gift Certificate for HDW THIRD PRIZE $100.00 Cash


BUG CARD AND OTHER RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED (approx. 6:30) (tickets sold at registration, The Big Moose) (must be present to win)


This year’s ride begins with registration from 9 to 11 a.m. at Harley-Davidson of Wausau. Participants are not restricted to a certain route and may take the poker run at their own pace to reach all of the stops throughout Marathon and Lincoln County. The ride ends at the Big Moose where there will be raffles, food and other fun. First place will win $500, second place a $250 gift certificate for HDW and third place will receive $100. All makes and models of motorcycles, cars, and/or trucks are welcome. Registration on the day of the event will be $25 however if you pre-register so that it is received by the end of the day on June 13th you can save yourself $5. Either way, your participation includes an event t-shirt, food at the end of the ride and a good time.

Harley's Heros Ride & Poker Run
Saturday, June 28th

Registration is held at Harley-Davidson of Wausau from 9:30am to 11:30am
Registration Fee is $10 per rider. Poker Run stops inlcude: 1) Klinker's Bar @ Wittenberg 2) Does & Aarows Bar on County Rd. N 3) VFW in Merrill 4) Schmidt's Ballroom & last stop 5) VFW in Wausau

There will be a raffle held for a Grand Prize which is a Garmen GPS Nuvi 750 (donated by RYDER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Retailed at $450) Raffle tickets will be sold during registration and after ride. Raffle ticket price is $2 per ticket or 3 for $5

Poker Run Prizes include: 1st Prize-$250 GC to HDW 2nd Prize-$150 GC to HDW 3rd Prize-$75 GC to HDW

Grand Prize and Poker Run Prizes will be awarded at approximately 3:30pm at HDW!

Questions about the Harley's Heros Ride or Poker Run contact, Bill McKeever at 715-574-4451

The DAV would like to give a special thanks to RYDER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES for donating the Garmen GPS Nuvi 750 and Harley-Davidson of Wausau for donating the Poker Run Prizes 1st Prize $250 Gift Card to HDW 2nd Prize $150 Gift Card to HDW and 3rd Prize $75 Gift Card to HDW

A MESSAGE FROM DAV'S NATIONAL LEADERS
ARTHUR H. WILSON, NATIONAL ADJUTANT
AND
ROBERT T. REYNOLDS, NATIONAL COMMANDER

Today, the men and women of our armed forces are fighting against brutal tyranny and terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, while others stand guard against dangers, both at home and abroad. Yes, American lives are being lost, and many of our young men and women are suffering grievous wounds that will affect them the rest of their lives.

All who treasure freedom should honor their sacrifice and service, both now and far into the future. Yet, as the memories of the War in Iraq and the War on Terror eventually will fade, the personal costs to those disabled warriors will remain for them a daily reminder of their sacrifice.

Regrettably, America's soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen have not been perceived by their government as a national priority. Year after year, sick and disabled veterans must struggle against heavy odds to make their voices heard by a government that often disregards its obligations to America's brave sons and daughters.

The battle for veterans' rights and justice is nothing new. In fact, the Disabled American Veterans was formed in the aftermath of World War I when a group of veterans injured in the war banded together for strength and support to make sure that all disabled veterans got the health care and benefits they had earned in the trenches of Europe.

Today, young men and women, all across the nation, with newly scarred bodies and shattered minds still seek the DAV's help, as have their fellow veterans from earlier wars and conflicts.

To fulfill our mission of service to disabled veterans and their families, the DAV needs the continued support of the American people. That support is essential for the DAV to make sure that today's -- and tomorrow's -- veterans receive just compensation for their service-connected disabilities, necessary medical care, and other earned benefits and services from their government. It is absolutely crucial that veterans and their needs are not ignored as their government sets national policies and funding priorities.

The brave men and women the DAV represents have served our country and protected our freedoms with honor and pride. They deserve more than empty words and broken promises. Our government must make veterans a national priority and make the necessary investment in programs to ensure that our nation's disabled veterans and their families receive the earned benefits and services that were promised them.

To get more information about the DAV please go to www.dav.org

Don't forget that the MDA Firefighter's Ride is now available on DVD!!

To reserve your copy today contact Jason Plaza at jvplap@charter.net

DVD's NOT available for sale at Harley-Davidson of Wausau...please contact Jason Plaza at jvplap@charter.net

The MDA Firefighter's Ride drew in over 1450 registered paticipants and over 950 motorcycles! On behalf of all the 2008, Firefighters Ride for MDA sponsors and the Professional Firefighters of Wausau, a donation of over $65,000 will be made to Muscular Distrophy!! Mark you calendars for next years ride, May 15th & 16th 2009!!