The 222 Recreational Foundation is planning a large group ride on September 4, 2021.
After reading the article in the paper regarding the We Care Shop we felt inclined
to offer our assistance by doing what we love to do….ride. Participants will pay to join
the ride with proceeds going to the We Care Shop. Arrangements have been made
to end the ride at the Richfield Township Park for a BBQ. Particpants will be provided
with a meal as part of their contribution, hosted by John Sutter and The We Care Shop.
The purpose of the letter is to make sure you know our plans and to make sure we do
not need to request the park. This BBQ is not really an organized event as to where we
need to use the area solely.
Thank you,
The 222 Recreational Foundation Committee
Please know that The 222 Recreational Foundation would like to assist with the Hero
Color Run in St. Helen in October. The committee has voted to cover the discounted rate
offered by the Township and furthermore commend the Township on that decision.
Committee members will be reaching out to the group hosting this event to also
offer machines and drivers to assist with the rides.
Thank you,
The 222 Recreational Foundation Committee
The mission of the Foundation is to promote and enhance the public participation in Northern Michigan’s Recreational Experiences. The Foundation shall raise money to promote and enhance local events benefiting tourism, local business and community involvement and awareness. The Foundation shall promote and enhance respect and cleanliness of the off road trail systems. The Foundation shall raise money and awareness for charitable works through the ORV community and their activities.
Not only does the Foundation intend to continue the ORV competition in August but to also hold various charitable rides, conduct trail clean-ups, create a scholarship program and host a winter event. Members of the committee are made up of local business owners, community members as well as members of various ORV riding groups to create diversity and solidarity. The Committee hopes to recruit volunteers from all spectrums of the local ORV recreation and to work together to benefit the community. Currently, members of The Foundation are working directly with members of the St. Helen Chamber of Commerce, Richfield Township and The St. Helen Bluegill Festival to coordinate scheduling and activities.
No person on the Committee will be paid as this is a volunteer, 501c3 organization. No one person will handle the finances or dictate the activities and regulations of the events. All activities and finances will be discussed in public forums and voted on by the Committee. Meetings are currently scheduled for the 3rd Friday of the month at 7:00pm at the St. Helen Civic Association. Membership can be obtained via the website www.222rf.com as well as a copy of the bylaws. The Committee will also post meeting minutes and treasurer reports in full transparency to our members and donors.
Please consider following our Facebook page, bookmarking our website and supporting this mission to promote and enhance the ORV community at Exit 222.
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