All the fun times we have had at STAR Chapter 212 in Merced, CA. Please check us out at www.star212.org for more information.
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- Lick Observatory Run!
We held our April Chapter Meeting where we welcomed back Jerry, and gave words of encouragement to Sam and Lucera. We then hit the road for an awesome day of Chapter 212 adventure!
- Daffodill Hill Run
The perfect day to visit Daffodill Hill....Wild Flower!
- Vet Run 2012
Gathering together to provide support to our current heroes, and pay our respects to those that have fallen. Thank you to everyone who participated, this was a very successful and memorable day!
- Vet Run Pre-ride
We got together today to "fine tune" our plans for the upcoming Vet Run. Lot's of serious stuff to work out, yet lot's of great times to be had in the process!
- Valentines Meeting & Ride
Chapter Meeting and ride to Ghirardelli for chocolate, then Modesto Harley for Sausage and Blues!
- A new year begins!
Our first meeting of the year was marked by our new President Ben taking the reins, and a bit of a "roast" for outgoing President Larry! Afteward, a few of us enjoyed unheard of weather in January during a wonderfull ride to Monterey!
- President Larry!
A few pictures to try and embarrass our 2009-2011 Chapter President, Larry McCrary. It's okay Larry, we know you did the best you could!
- 2011 Videos
Video footage of various events in 2011.
- 10th Anniversary Party!
Our Chapter celebrated it's 10th Anniversary during our annual Christmas Party at Janice and Billy's barn. A night of old and new friends, old and new memories, and lots of Christmas "Spirits"!!
- Veteran's Day Weekend.
Veterans Day Parade in Merced on 11/11/11, followed by our Chapter Meeting and run to Sacramento to support Chapter 153's "Coats for Kids" event. Great times with great friends, and a HUGE surprise for Mike!
- Halloween Party!
A night of Goulish fun at Ben and Julie's!
- Simms Custom's Run
We started the day with a breakfast meeting, then took the scenic route to Simms Custom Bikes in Castro Valley. Great ride, great lunch, and Waylan and Bill bought some new toys!
Thank you Jim and Kathy for all the great "on the road" pics!
- Columbia & Twain Harte Run!
A fantastic day filled with great friends, great scenery, and great food! Thank you Jim & Kathy Stewart for the great "On the road shots", and Steve & Lisa (LKW) Winn for the leadership and video!
- Merced 911 Memorial.
Parade and Memorial Service to honor the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Totday was a sad, yet proud day for Merced, and all Americans.
- 51 Fifty Poker Run/Race for Autism!
3rd Annual Race and Ride for Autism hosted by Carlos Vieira. What an exciting day this was, and for such a great cause! Thank You Team 51 Fifty! And Thank You to my STAR family and friends!
- Sonora Pass Run
A fantastic day across the Sonora Pass! Highlights included a stop in Bridgeport, and a tree struck by lightning!
- HolliSTAR!
Monterey Chapter 161 hosted this fun-filled day of food, fun, music, and games, in the city "where it all began". Thank you 161!
- Officer Jose V. Rivera Memorial Poker Run
The Blue Knights Motorcycle Club hosted this event at the Atwater Federal Penitentiary to honor their slain fellow Officer.
- Funeral Escort and Chapter Run
Merced 212, Modesto 294, and American Legion Riders converge to support Jerry and Eileen.
- CASA Backpack Run!
Madera Chapter 399 hosted this great event in support of CASA kids. Thank you Madera for a big heart, and a wonderful time!
- Nor-Cal President's Meeting
Chapter President's and enthusiastic members from all over the State got together in Lodi to listen, eat, and share ideas!
- Arlen Ness Run & Meeting
Breakfast Meeting, then a ride through Del Puerto Canyon, to Arlen Ness's shop in Dublin. A scenic ride, followed by a behind the scenes tour through the inner-workings of Ness World Headquaters!
- Veterans Memorial "Run"
Our 6th Annual Veterans Memorial Run was washed out by bad weather. However, the event was still a success, thanks to all who particpated and donated to our Troops. A special THANK YOU goes out to Madera Chapter 399 and Sacramento Chapter 153 for their overwhelming generosity, Patric Bernard for his powerfull performance of "Taps", and Merced Power Sports for their great hospitality. Mission accomplished!
- Monterey Run and Meeting
Vet Run pre-ride and Chapter Meeting at SJ Valley National Cemetary, then off to Monterey!
- Coulterville Breakfast Run
Ride to Coulterville to attend their annual Old School House Breakfast fund raiser....then on to the Fish Hatchery. Thank You to Jim and to Elfie for contributing their photos. **Music inspired by Banjo Bob......and too much medication!
- Valentine's Dinner
Valentine's Dinner at Janice and Billy's Barn. Bring your Lobster, Steak, or Chicken and join the fun! Thank you vey much to Janice & Billy for their great hospitality!
- Easyriders Show
Easyriders Bike Show in Sacramento. Tons of incredible bikes, gear, music, beautiful girls, and Jax from SOA!
- January Chapter Meeting
Our first meeting of the year. Welcome to all our new members!
- Christmas Party!
Our annual Christmas Party and election night. A night of merriment at the Chapter Clubhouse. THANK YOU to Janice and Billy Rinehart for being the best Host's ever!
**Please note; Use of a dedicated driver was strictly enforced for this family-friendly event. Better yet, several people just stayed the night!
- Atwater Christmas Parade
Kevin & Family, Billy and Janice represent us well at the night-time parade!
- Vet Parade & Nov. Meeting
STAR 212 having fun and paying respect in November!
- Deb's Bday Party!
A surprise party to celebrate Deb McCrary's "39th" birthday! Thank you to our hosts Loren and Rhonda, and all those who helped put this fun-filled event together!
*Please note; Use of a dedicated driver was strictly enforced for this after-hours event.
- Firemans Breakfast & Poker Run
Chapter meeting at the annual Merced Fireman's "Flap-Jacks and one-eyed Jacks" event.
- Glacier Point Run
A day filled with fun, drama, beauty, and tragedy.
- Pool Party!
Fun in the Sun at Jaquie's house!
- 51Fifty Poker Run for Autism
Carlos Vieira and Team 51Fifty hosted this AWESOME event to raise money and awareness for Autism. Chapter 212 and 294 came out to support this great cause, and gave quite a surprise to Mike Mendes and his family! What a fantastic day from start to finish! Photo's courtesy of MIke & Denise Mendes, and Tom and Wyatt Taylor. THANK YOU to Team 51Fifty, and THANK YOU to my Star Family for being there!!!
- Meeting & Sonora Run
Chapter meeting and ride to Black Oak Casino and the Sonora Blues Festival. THANK YOU to our friends, the DeRosso's in Sonora!
- Golden Gate Bridge Run
Chapter Meeting and ride up Highway 1, then across the Golden Gate Bridge. Thank you to Kevin McCrary for all the "on the road", and several other great shots as well. This young man has some talent!
- "Loop the Parks" Run!
What a GREAT day! This fantastic event was hosted by the Visalia Chapter 163. An all day ride through the Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. The day was concluded by an amazing BBQ hosted by Teresa and Ryan Duerksen.
THANK YOU 163!
Photos courtesy of Mike Mendes, David and Molly Falkowski, and Doug DeGraff.
- STAR-B-Q 2010
At John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks, Nevada.
- Sierra Vista Poker Run
Merced Chapter 212 & Modesto Chapter 294 join forces!
- Meeting & Pt. Reyes Run
- Meeting & Volcano Run
- Veterans Memorial Run
- Meeting & Vet Run pre-ride
A windy day!
- Nor-Cal Officers Meeting
Quite an adventure getting to Fairfield.
- Christmas Party!
At Billy and Janice's Barn!
- Christmas Parades in Atwater & Merced
- Cement Pour at Billy and Janice's Barn
Hard work and good friends!
- Baby Shower, Meeting, Del Puerto Canyon Run
A Baby Shower for Diana Garnish highlighted this wild day!
- Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day Parade in Merced.
- Halloween Party!
Mark and Janet Bernard hosted this awsome Halloween bash!
- Casablanca Meeting
Bad weather meeting at Casablanca Restaurant in Atwater, but no ride.
- Chris's 40th B-day Party!
Chris Garnish goes over the Hill!
- Street Vibrations & Tahoe
Photos courtesy of Debbie McCrary
- Sierra Vista Poker Run
Fourth annual Poker Run to benefit Sierra Vista Children and Family Services.
- Mariposa Run
Meeting and ride to Happy Burger in Mariposa.
- Rescue Mission?
Not sure what this was all about, but apparently Janice had some bike trouble near Sacramento.
- Pool Party
Fun at Jaquie's house.
- Ironstone Vinyards Run
Meeting & ride to Ironstone Vinyards in Murphy's, then on to the Sonora Blues Festival.
- LOS Event
Ladies of STAR motorcycle training day at Castle.
- Half-Moon Bay Run
Meeting and ride to Half-Moon Bay.
- Kimmy Joe and Woody's Wedding
- Grand Canyon Trip
Week long trip to the Grand Canyon and everywhere in-between! Photos courtesy of Debbie McCrary.
- San Juan Bautista Run
Meeting and ride to San Juan.
- Santa Cruz Run
Meeting & ride to Santa Cruz, lunch at Aldo's.
- Veteran's Memorial Run
Fourth annual Run to support our Troops and Veterans. Photos courtesy of Roland "Chappi" Garza and Mike Mendes.
- Vet Run Pre-ride and Meeting
- Jan. & Feb. Meetings.
- Christmas Party!
Chapter party at the home of Matt and Sofia.
- Christmas Parades
Atwater and Merced Christmas Parades, and the Christmas Toy drive.
- Veteran's Day Parade
Annual Veteran's Day Parade in Merced.
- Halloween Party!
Halloween bash at Mark & Janet's. The costume competition reaaly heated up this year!
- Sierra Vista Poker Run
3rd annual Sierra Vista Children and Family Services Poker Run.
- Hwy.1 Lost Coast Ride
LOOOng ride up Hwy1. along the Central Coast.
- Holli-STAR!
Hollister Rally and BBQ hosted by Monterey Chapter 161.
- Meeting & Arlen Ness Ride
Ride up Del Puerto Canyon Road, to Arlen Ness's shop.
- Veterans Memorial Run
Third annual Veteran's Memorial/Support the Troops Run.
- Halloween Party!
The gang get's scary again for Mark and Janet's annual Boo-out!
- PowerSports Rally
Merced PowerSports hosted this "Ride for Hunger" donation Run.
- Houseboat Weekend!
Water-sports and fun at Joann's Houseboat, on Lake McClure.
- Sierra Vista Poker Run
Second time hosting this event, first time at Castle!
- STAR-B-Q!
Fun times in Reno.
- Monterery Run
Hanging out and dining in Monterey.
- Veteran's Memorial Run
Second annual Veteran's Memorial/Support the Troops Run.
- Courthouse Photo-shoot
Chapter Meeting at Smokie's, followed by a Photo-shoot at the Merced County Courthouse.
- Membership Drive
At Merced Power Sports. Getting together and hanging out to recruit new members.
- Halloween Party!
Spookfest at Mark and Janet's!
- First Sierra Vista Poker Run
The first of our anual Poker Run to benefit Sierra Vista Children and Family Services.
- Lost Coast ride
Touring up the Central Coast!
- Pool Party!
Fun in the sun at Jaquie's house!
- STAR-B-Q and Pass is open Run.
Annual run over Sonora Pass, and the STAR-B-Q in Reno.
- STAR Knights Run
Memorial night ride from Merced to Sacramento to honor our Veteran's.
- Inaugural Vet Run
The first Veteran's Memorial/Support the Troops Run.
- Halloween Party at Mark and Janet's
The Annual Boo-out!
- Calaveras Big Trees Run
- Power Sports Poker Run
Hosted by Merced Power Sports.
- Wedding Day for Diana and Chris
The boy and girl next door get married! Photos courtesy of Janet Bernard.
- Pool Party!
STAR teens and kids event.
- Hollister, Halloween, & Misc.
The Hollister Run, Group Shot at Murphy's, and misc.
- Lake Yosemite Photo Shoot
- Runs & Parties 2003
Misc. events during 2003.
- Hollister Rally!
- Second Chance Poker Run
- First Chapter Poker Run
- Hollister Rally
- Reno, Black Oak Casino, & Misc.
- Mark and Janet Bernard's first Chapter Ride