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Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Next month, a local or- ganization will host their an- nual fundraiser to benefit children. The two-day event will take place the first week- end of September 2016.
This will mark the 19th
year that the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Tampa has hosted the event. It is their only fundraiser of the year.
Marcus “Stealth” Wil- son is the current president. Roy “Seawolf” Nixon, past president of the organization, said the proceeds will benefit
MARCUS “STEALTH” WILSON Current President, Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
four local organizations: the Tampa Bay Academy of Hope, All Children’s Hospi- tal, the Children’s Home, and Shaw Elementary School.
Entitled the “Cavalry Charge For Children,” the fundraiser will begin on Friday, September 2nd, with a 3 p.m., Meet and Greet at the Clarion Inn, 9931 E. Adamo Drive. There will also be a motorcycle ride in honor of the founder, Carl Loury.
There will be a full day of activities, including a cookout that begins at 12 noon and will end at 4 p.m., on Satur- day. This event will be held at Harley Davidson Brandon,
ROY “SEAWOLF” NIXON
Past President, Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
9841 E. Adamo Drive. The fundraiser will conclude with a dance Saturday night at the Tampa Park, 1475 Tampa Park Plaza.
In addition to helping fi- nancially, the organization serves as mentors for chil- dren, volunteers, and assists with a variety of other activi- ties.
Not to be confused with the Buffalo Soldiers Horse Soldiers, the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Tampa is an affiliate of the national or- ganization and its own entity.
The Tampa, or Mother Chapter, was founded by Loury, of St. Petersburg in
1997. Today, the organization has 8 chapters throughout the state. Designed as a serv- ice organization for motorcy- cle enthusiasts, its membership varies from re- tired military, law enforce- ment, and other professionals. However, its doors are open to anyone who wants to become a part of a service organization.
Nixon stated that the group spends a lot of time riding and that bikers average 30,000 miles per year.
“We’re standing on the shoulders of members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry to keep their history alive. The 9th and 10th Cavalry were the first group of African Americans authorized by Congress to bear weapons after the Civil War,” Nixon said.
In addition to their own events, the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club serves as a support unit for other organ- izations throughout the coun- try.
Currently, there are 8 Chapters, consisting of about 400 members in the state.
To Host 19th Annual Fundraiser
FYI
Post Reunion Class Meeting
After a very successful 55th class reunion, The Middleton High School Class of 1961 will hold its Post-Reunion Meeting on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Police Sub-station, 3808 N. 22nd Street, at 4 P. M.
Classmates living locally who left or forgot their reunion materials and souvenirs may pick them up at this meeting. For information, call 813-466-5244. Ralph Rance is the
General Chairperson.
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