Elevator Riders Riding Club News (blog)

2013 EESF Annual General Meeting

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:36:12 GMT

Hello Elevator Industry and Friends!

I attended the February Annual General Meeting for the Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. I attended the New Board Member Orientation presentation given by the foundations Vice Chairman John Koshak. A thorough overview of the foundations History, Board, Organization, Programs, Financial, and Fund raising were reviewed. We were able to witness the foundations Safe-T Rider program. This is the program that the foundation uses to educate over 500,000 children in the USA, and over 40,000 in Canada on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The program was presented at the Charles L. Gideons Elementary school in Atlanta Georgia to it's 2nd grade students. The presenters of the program were the Chairman of the foundation Robert Merlo Jr., and as Safe-T (the Cat programs character) the club's own Steve Romnes. I had the opportunity to attend the EESFc Board of Directors meeting which is our Canadian brothers. They also thoroughly reviewed the Budgets, Financial,and Fund raising of their foundation.

The secound day we got to work attending to the foundations business at hand in the annual Board meeting. A thorough overview of the foundations Bugets, Financial, and Fund raising were reviewed. The last order of business of the foundation was the swearing in of the new Board members of the foundation. The new executive officers are Chairman John Koshak, Vice Chairman Tom Sybert, Treasurer Gary Saxon, and Secretary Ricia Hendrick.

Ride Safe :-)

Glenn

Founder

Elevator Riders RC

Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation

Board of Director, Regent at Large for Education

ERRC Patch Order Form Online

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:05:09 GMT

The Elevator Riders Riding Club Patch order form is now online. To Order please click this link and you will be linked to a page that you'll need to enter your email address and the anti spam code before it will open. Sorry but this is the only way to keep those nasty spam bots out.

Note that we will confirm with you the quantity of patches you are interested as well as your credit card information over the phone so there's no need to place it anywhere on this form. Also the purchase of these patches is open to members and non members of the ERRC. So whether you want to dress up your riding vest or jacket or your work jacket we've got the patches to do so.

All supporters patches are $25.00 each. If you are interested in having your own patch made and added to our supporters list please contact us at elevatorriders@gmail.com.

Elevator Riders RC Special 2012 Club Members Ride

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:08:57 GMT

The Elevator Riders RC members and guests, rolled thru New Jersey on Friday September 14th 2012. Club members from Illinois, Virginia, Nebraska, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey were to attend this first ever Club ride. Perfect weather, sunshine and blue sky's for our entire days ride were on hand.

Our tour started at the Atlantic City Convention Center, where for the last four days we all experienced the greatest elevator show on earth. There were plenty of friends of the club that stopped by at the start to wish us a great time on the ride. After all the pictures, and well wishes, we were off riding down the coast line of New Jersey.

Cape May was our first stop. Teeming with visitors, Cape May was exactly what we pictured a New Jersey sea shore town to be. We had some time to enjoy the Cape May point, lighthouse, beach, and another picturesque town.

Our second stop included lunch at a small local restaurant halfway up the Delaware Bay near Bridgeton, NJ. Some very hungry bikers hit the front door of this local stop. We were all treated to crab sandwiches and clam chowder for lunch. It was the perfect place to sample the fine local food.

After our crab lunch we had some time to enjoy the company of our fellow riders, and another picturesque New Jersey town. We all hopped on our bikes and rode north up the Delaware River just south of Philadelphia, PA. We all stopped for gas and and brief rest before we made our turn and headed east towards Malaga, NJ. This area of New Jersey had to be where the Jersey cow got its name. From there we had a straight shot down route 40 to the finish, at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

Friday was a full day, and when we all come back, we will definitely tour more of the scenic byways of New Jersey. Atlantic City is understandably an adult playground, and a nice place to spend a weekend with friends.

The club's ride thru New Jersey was an exciting and fun adventure. We all made friendships that will last a lifetime. Special Thanks to Ride Captain PJ and the other club members for the well organized and beautiful tour of New Jersey. We all look forward to next years Elevator Riders RC club members ride in Tampa, Florida.

Ride Safe

Elevator Riders RC - 50/50 Poker Run Charity Event A Success for the Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:52:23 GMT

Atlantic City, NJ– On September 12^th & 13^th, Elevator Riders RC again joined forces in support of the Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) with its 50/50 Poker Run.

The second Annual Poker Run was a success as we had a total of 42 hands played, and many new extra playing cards taken. The winning hand was ( 5 ) Eights by John Harper of Lincoln, NE. John is an Elevator Riders RC member, and donated the winnings back to the foundation.

We wish everyone had that big of a heart.

“A BIG Thank You to John Harper”

Participating card stops that made this event such a success.

National Association of Elevator Contractors

Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation

Elevator World

Parts Specialists, Inc.

C.J. Anderson

Peelle

Tri-Tronics

Vertitron Midwest

We wish to Thank all the participates of this years charity poker run event. Without you we would have not been able to raise over $ 1310.00 dollars for the foundation, and that will educate over 4,500 children on the safe way to ride elevators and escalators.

Ride Safe

To join the Elevator Riders RC visit www.elevatorriders.com for further information.

Elevator Riders RC Supports "Tinley Wish"

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:39:34 GMT

On August 11th, 2012 members of the ERRC attended the MNM RC Annual Poker Run in support of the the "Tinley Wish". Around 750 riders were in attendance and fun was had by all. The Poker Run raised a considerable amount of money for the Tinley Wish program which helps children and families in need.

For more information visit:

http://www.tinleypark.org/index.aspx?NID=238

Very cool that the ERRC participated in this event in support of a great cause!

More photos of the event can be found in the members area of the website.

Elevator Riders RC - 50/50 Poker Run Charity Event

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:15:27 GMT

Elevator Riders RC - 50/50 Poker Run Charity Event

Come out in support of the Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation

Atlantic City, NJ – On September 12^th & 13^th,

Elevator Riders RC will again join forces in support of the Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) with its Annual 50/50 Poker Run Charity Event. Everyone attending the United 2012 Convention & Expo located at

Atlantic City Convention Center is welcome to play!

Players will gather at the Parts Specialists, Inc. (PSI) booth number 1237, and then purchase a voucher card before setting off on a tour of the vertical transportation industry.

Voucher cards will be available for $25.00 from 930am on the 12^th to 1 hour before the end of the Expo at 300pm on the 13^th.

Highest 5 card playing hand of poker wins the 50/50 pot.

Participating poker playing card stops

Booth 1713 National Association of Elevator Contractors

Booth 1625 Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation

Booth 1436 Elevator World

Booth 1125 C.J. Anderson

Three (3) extra poker playing cards are available for purchase this year to help with your playing hand. Each extra card will cost you a $5.00 fee payable at the following.

Booth 1901 Peelle

Booth 1716 TriTronics

Booth 1525 Vertitron Midwest

Return to Parts Specialists, Inc. (PSI) booth number 1237 with four (4) playing cards as well as the voucher card and get your last playing card to complete your hand. Winner does not need to be present to win the 50/50 pot.

Click here for Printable pdf Brochure & Map

errcpokerrun-2012.pdf

To join the Elevator Riders RC for this fantastic upcoming event,

Visit www.elevatorriders.com for further information.

Media Contact: Elevator Riders RC

Glenn Duncan

708-371-2444

elevatorriders@gmail.com

Click here for printable pdf Press Release

ERRCpress201207.pdf

2012 EESF Annual General Membership Meeting

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:09:21 GMT

Hello Members and the Elevator Industry

I am happy to inform you that I recently became a member of the Board of Directors of the Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation. I attended the February Annual General Membership Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. I attended as a Board Nominee the New Board Member Orientation presentation given by foundations Vice Chairman John Koshak. A thorough overview of the foundations History, Board, Organization, Programs, Financial, and fund raising were reviewed. We were able to witness the foundations Safe-T Rider program. This is the program that the foundation uses to educate over 500,000 children a year on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The program was presented at the Liberty School of Canton, Georgia to its 2nd grade students. The presenters of the program were the Chairman of the foundation Robert Merlo Jr., and as the CAT ( programs character ) the club's own Steve Romnes. Congratulations go out to Steve as he is now also a new member of the Board of Directors. I had the opportunity to attend the EESFc Board of Directors meeting which is our Canadian brothers. They also thoroughly reviewed the Budgets, Financial, and fund raising of their foundation.

The second day we got to work attending to the foundations business at hand in the annual Board meeting. A thorough overview of the foundations Budgets, Financial, and fund raising were reviewed. A Stategic Planning Session was held throughout the remainder of the meeting focusing on Marketing, Fund Raising, and Expanding the Program Scope. The last order of business of the foundation was the swearing in of the new Board members of the foundation.

We now have a voice!

Ride Safe :-)

Glenn

Founder

Elevator Riders RC

Board of Director, Regent at Large for Universities/Schools

Elevator & Escalator Safety Foundation

Elevator Riders RC 1st Annual Poker Run a Success!

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:01:18 GMT

The first Annual Poker Run was a success as we had a total of 70 hands played. Not to bad for a 50/50 winning hand was a flush of hearts King high by Noreen Montesano of Merrick, NY. Thanks to the NAEC, Elevator World, PSI and C.J. Anderson for helping make this event a success. The PSI/ERRC Won best single booth award proving that the cause we are promoting was well received. $1750.00 was collected which was a great way to kick off the ERRC while at the same time raise funds for the EESF. If you haven't already joined do so today. You don't need a bike to join.

Elevator Riders RC & HD Working Together

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:50:47 GMT

Exciting news as the ERRC and a local HD dealer are working together to offer discounts to ERRC members. More details will follow soon. Another great reason to become a member of the ERRC. Join today!

Elevator Riders RC Kick's Off at CEA Meeting!

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:20:38 GMT

The ERRC kicked off it's new organization at the Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) meeting on September 1, 2011. Founder Glenn Duncan recognized ERRC founding member Tom Sybert for his dedication to making the ERRC a reality. His volunteer effort was a intricate part of the ERRC website, and many other activities to help set up the organization. He was presented with a ERRC club vest with colors, and a special commemorative shadow box of the ERRC club patch's. Way to go Tom, a BIG thank you from the ERRC!

This months meeting was a business meeting for the CEA, with updates on the Chicago and State of Illinois elevator interpretation of A17.1. Attending committee leaders gave extensive reports on what is going on with inspections and continuing education for CEA members.

Elevator Riders RC Supports "Tinley Wish"

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:08:33 GMT

On August 28th, 2011 members of the ERRC attended the MNM RC Poker Run in support of the "Tinley Wish". Around 500 riders were in attendance and fun was had by all. The Poker Run raised a considerable amount of money for the Tinley Wish program which helps children and families in need.

For more information visit

http://www.tinleypark.org/index.aspx?NID=238

Very cool that the ERRC participated in this event in support of a great cause! More photos of the event can be found in the members area of the website.

Elevator Riders RC Patches On Vest

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:44:58 GMT

Shown in the photos below are perfect examples of how to apply your ERRC Patches to your own leather vest. As a member you'll be able to order other patches. Other patches can be found in the members only area.

Patches are in!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:42:26 GMT

Patches are all done and man do they look sweet! Embroidered by a local company here in Chicago all I can say is Rob, you guys did great!

This all started with a phone call....

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:36:49 GMT

I was pleasantly surprised when Glenn Duncan called up with a great idea. An idea that would unite our industry and create a push to help the EESF continue the mission that it set out to accomplish back 1991.

Seeing the potential in Glenn's idea of combining those of us who love to ride on the weekends with the love for our industry I immediately got right on creating a logo for the Elevator Riders Riding Club. After weeks of work and weeks of revisions the final logo as you see on the website was born and what a cool one it is at that.

I'm very honored to be assisting with this adventure and hope that you enjoy being part of the club. If you have suggestions on how to make it better let us know. We're venturing into some unchartered waters and hope that you enjoy the ride!