Who Is The USO of Missouri?
Gateway Harley-Davidson’s largest fundraiser of the year is the motorcycle giveaway set to take place Saturday, November 5th, 2011 at 4:00pm. Our dealership staff has been selling raffle tickets to win the 2011 Harley-Davidson® FLHX Street Glide® since February. All proceeds go to support the efforts of the USO of Missouri. But what does that mean? Who are they and what do they do?
“The USO of Missouri, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization, whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare, and recreation-type services to our military personnel and their families.”
Through their facilities at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and other means, the USO of Missouri provides assistance to traveling military and their families. The offer a place to rest between flights, food to munch on, computers to check email, books to read, tvs to watch, a place to stash luggage… the list goes on and on. The USO of Missouri also hosts numerous events throughout the year to welcome military men and women home.
“The USO of Missouri serves the military and their families in the state of Missouri and the Illinois counties of Madison, Jersey, St. Clair, and Monroe. The USO of Missouri is not funded by the government, military or the United Way. We are not a part of the Department of Defense. We are financially independent from the National USO. “
This means they need help. The money they use to support the military and their families comes from private donations from people like us. The people they support are local. Their workers consist of over 600 volunteers. These volunteers staff the airport facilities, the mobile USO, and go to offsite events to try to drum up donations. Their generosity make these efforts possible.
This organization has given so much back to the troops and their families, and Gateway Harley-Davidson has been a proud supporter since 2003. In the year 2010 we were proud to present the USO of Missouri with a check for $20,000. For the 2011 year our goal is to raise $50,000 to donate to the USO of Missouri. Please help us make that possible by buying a raffle ticket and coming to our event.
Have you bought a raffle ticket yet?
Quickest Way to Earn $25 and Ride a Motorcycle
We know that our customers spend a decent dollar or two keeping up their motorcycle, so we’ve compiled a list of money-saving and money-earning tips.
- Tell everyone you know (friends, family members, neighbors, etc) to buy a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle from Gateway Harley-Davidson. When they tell us that you refferred them, you’ll be the proud owner of a $200 gift card you can use to buy parts, accessories, gear and service. Refer as many people as you like. No limit. Know someone that wants to ride? Just enter their information on our website.
- Apply for a Harley-Davidson® VISA® credit card and take advantage of earning Harley® Chrome Cash on your purchases. Earn points, not just at Harley-Davidson® parts, accessories, gear and service, but also on purchases you make from the gas pump to the grocery store. Apply in-store before August 31, 2011 and receive a $25 credit on your account. See the Harley-Davidson® VISA® website for full details.
- Use your Gateway Rider Rewards account when you make purchases at our store. Every dollar you spend on almost anything other than motorcycles and tax earns you 1 point in our program. Wait for your points to accumulate and cash them in for Gateway Rewards Certificates, good like cash in the store. Not a member? Not a problem. It’s free. Sign up now. Already a member? Track your point balances.
- Be a fan of Gateway Harley-Davidson on Facebook. You wouldn’t believe the offers we’re making exclusively to our Facebook fans. Be the first to post the correct answer to weekly trivia contests, participate in our online events, and get others to “like” our page. You’ll be the first to hear about all of the great stuff we have going on, inlcuding new products, services, demos, events and promotions. Not a fan of Facebook? Check out Twitter.
- Have you taken a Rider’s Edge® New Rider Course at Gateway Harley-Davidson? Did you know that by referring your friends and family members to take the class too, you could earn a $25 gift card? Make sure they mention your name and have them sign up today!
- You own a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle right? Chances are pretty good you could benefit from being a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG). That little membership fee of $45 a year gets you access to all kinds of discounts that are especially helpful if you are someone that knows the definition of travel. Discounts to HOG members are offered at AT&T Wirelese, Best Western, and H-D® Insurance to name a few. You can also take advantage of their Roadside Assistance program, Mileage Rewards and entrance to exclusive concerts, events and giveaways. Sign up today!
- Buy a new 2011 Harley-Davidson® Touring model and we will give you a $3,000 gift card towards all the gear, parts and accessories to fit your bike to your riding needs. It’s a limited time offer that can’t be combined with any other offer. Why? Because it’s just that awesome.
How many referral bonus gift cards have you gotten? How many of your friends have told you, “I’ve been thinkin’ about getting a bike…”?
Lauri’s Sunday Funday Ride is Going to the Fort
Join Lauri and the rest of the Gateway Harley gang, going down to Bob’s Fort in Germantown, IL. The ride will be on July 10th. Meet at Gateway Harley-Davidson at 9:00am. Kickstands up, empty bladder and full tanks are leaving at 9:30am. The trip is about 200 miles round trip. We’ll be stopping at Bob’s Fort where he has 3 museums that you can tour. Bob is a riot and Lauri is very excited to share her experiences there!
Are you coming with us? You don’t want to miss out. See full details on Facebook.
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day
Commuting. Something that changes drastically when you have a motorcycle. You have the option to enjoy the commute on a bike or take it on a car like everyone else. Of course there are other factors which determine how easy it is for you to commute on motorcycle. Do you have a job that requires you to haul things around all day? Do you have a job that requires you to wear a skirt? Do you have a job that requires you to arrive with wonderful looking hair and no bugs in your teeth? Maybe you do. Maybe you are one of the lucky individuals that leaves for work 45 minutes early just so you can take the detour so you “don’t hit traffic” and you arrive home 3 hours late because you “got caught in traffic” (which really means you got lost in the back roads on the way home).
There are many reasons to ride your motorcycle to work. Pick one and go with it.
The official logo for Ride to Work Day 2011
Whoever you are, we would like you to ride to work with us on Monday, June 20th. No excuses. You should be proud to ride to work! Enjoy the commute! Turn that boring drive in and that tiring drive home into the journey of a lifetime!
We want to see proof too! Take a picture of you and your bike and post it here!
