NVAO Members,
1. The 2025 NVAR Motel and Ride Schedules are now on our NVAO Website (nvao.us).
A huge THANK YOU to Debi Crawford, our Manager of Motel Scheduling, Roger Granbois our Webmaster, and the State Coordinators for the smooth running and organization in their states. All of the hours that these folks put in to set up the NVAR are really appreciated.
To easily and quickly access the motel and ride schedules, go to the NVAO website (nvao.us). On the menu bar on the top of the home page, hover the cursor over “2025 Ride” and a menu will drop down. simply click on Motel Schedule or Ride Schedule. When you reserve your motel room(s), always mention that you want the NVAR rate and ask the reservation person to reserve your room from the block that we have set aside.
There may be slight revisions as we get closer to the ride so check back in a few months.
While you are on the NVAO website, you can go to the Ride Registration From, type in your information, print it and bring it with you to give to Eddie Shinn, the NVAR Registration Manager, when you join the ride (do not email the form to Eddie or to our email address).
While you are on the website, enjoy the photos, the Sit Rep Archives, and past NVAO Updates. On the Home page menu, using the drop down shown by hovering over “Home”, you can quickly click and read about our organization, the goals of the NVAR and how we interact with Veterans in VA Hospitals and Homes.
We look forward to seeing you this May. If you have any question, you may contact your State Coordinator or any of the NVAR Ride Staff.
2. Several years ago, a rider mentioned to me that the next time he rides with us, he could bring his bugle and play taps at memorial services and other appropriate times. I have misplaced his name and contact information, if it was you, please send me an email at jerry.d.conner@comcast.net.
3. To prepare for Crazy Larry’s visitation and funeral last Fall, a number of you sent photos of Larry. We used many of the photos at the visitation. One of the photos was a reflection of Larry reflecting off the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. If you were the person who sent that photo, would you please send another one to jerry.d.conner@comcast.net. Larry’s family would like another copy of that photo.
4. Contact Jerry for an updated NVAO Members Contact Spreadsheet. If you have changed any of your contact information, send us your new info.
That’s all for now.
Be Careful out there.
Never Forget.
The NVAO Board of Directors
