So... I know I haven't been posting much lately: unfortunately, we're entering the territory of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Or, as we like to call it, the Month from Hell...
It's kinda hard to explain to those not involved in BACA. Heck, it's sometimes hard to explain to some of the members: especially those who haven't experienced it for themselves.
This year, we're starting with an Awareness Party: a shindig at our home watering hole, mostly to promote the knowledge of Child Abuse Awareness Month, but also to try and generate membership. From there, things get hairy...
There's arranging presentations to whatever group we can think of, who might be interested in helping kids. PSAs have to be recorded, and stations talked into running 'em. There's pledges to be collected for the 100 Mile Ride at the end of the month. And then the final weekend...
The end of April, per BACA International directive, includes the 100 Mile Ride. Not a big deal: all our patched members need to go on an awareness ride of approximately 100 miles. However, our Chapter has two other events that Saturday: the area's largest bike show (put on by the Ant Hill Mob), and our local DHS sponsored Family Fun Day. Arranging staffing for that weekend for us is very similar to recruiting for the English Navy during old George's time: we sometimes feel like we need to resort to rum drinks...
I'll try and keep SOME kind of schedule here: kinda feel I owe y'all that. And I apologize ahead of time if I seem overly focused on BACA this month: it took over last year, and it's already doing the same this year.
Before I go: if y'all have a local Chapter, and have a lil' extra from Uncle Sam, think about giving a pledge. Or even better, if you have the time: ask 'em about joining. Very few things are quite as rewarding as seeing the smile on an abused child's face, and knowing you're responsible...
