BUFFALO SOLDIERS/TROOPERS M/C

Newsletter 2006

 

 
 


 President’s Message
 Buffalo Soldiers!  Buffalo Soldiers! Buffalo Soldiers!
And it’s all-GOOD!

I find this chant so intriguing when I think of all that’s happened. To think that just a few short years ago, I received this burning desire to purchase my first motorcycle. Not 45 days later I, by chance, met another motorcyclist who befriended me on the spot.

From there, we both find out that we had identified a motorcycle club that was doing good in the world. We made a pact to pursue membership and the rest has become Houston BSTMC folklore.
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  INSIDE THIS ISSUE

    President’s  Farewell  Message  & Year  in  review.
   Jan.  – March  Monthly  Highlights  2006.
   Event Pictures  (2006).
   Apr.  – December Monthly Highlights 2006.
   President Farewell Message continues.
    More Event Picture’s 2006.

 

Central Frontier Buffalo Soldier M/C Officers Visit
National Buffalo Soldiers Museum – Houston, Tx.

Central Frontier chapters in attendance, from L to R:
Kansas City, Missouri,  Houston, Texas,  Memphis, Tennessee,  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,  Louisville, Mississippi, New Orleans, Louisiana, Alexandria, Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana and Memphis, Tennessee. (April 2006)

 

NABSTMC President, Trooper TC, along with national members and Seminole-Indian Negro Scout descendants at Fort Clark in Brackettville, Texas. (Summer Tour August 2006)

 

Jan “Sunny-The Divas” Emanuel, accompanied by  Houston BSTMC member,  presents $25,000 donation to MD Anderson Hospital. (October 2006)

 

President’s Message” continues from above

Your Vice President Leon “Grasshopper” Sanford and I blazed a trail while not really knowing how big the journey was really going to be. We are both grateful to have been used for this purpose. I will always be indebted to Grasshopper because he has not only been a great Leader but also a close personal friend and confidant to me.

Now, it is time for us to step aside and allow our Chapter to grow with the new energy that is amongst us. We shall do so with integrity. I am a believer in the philosophy that one can stunt growth by standing in the way and promote growth by stepping aside.

I wish to thank Cinque, Whop, Gopher, Old School, and Coop for their loyal service as past and present Executive Officers in this administration. In addition, thanks to those members in non-executive officer positions (Bushman as Road Captain, Hawk as Chaplain, Big O as assistant Chaplain and Doc as Business Manager. Please know that I appreciate your value to the grand scheme of things in Houston.

By the time you read this message, Houston will have a new administration. One that will continue the legacy of our chapter and the National body. I ask that you give each of our officers the focus you have given me. Remember, “This is our club” It not yours or mine, it’s ours to share and to decide things democratically. To go with the majority decisions with all of the vigor one can muster. So, when the dust settles and the smoke clears, we shall see our accomplishments and know that GOD is pleased.

On behalf of Honey “B” and myself thanks for allowing me to serve as your President

GOLD RUSH
December 2006

 

 

     9th Cavalry                                                                      10th Cavalry

                                                                      

Central Frontier Members – Houston Buffalo Soldier Museum 2006

 

 

 

2006 Year in Review

January – Once again, January is the month for planning ahead for the upcoming year. After a wonderful & joyous holiday season, the club plans for Central Frontier Meeting to be held in Houston, Texas on April 28-30, 2006. Other topics were discussed, such as, the National Roundup Summer 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

February – Further planning for the Central Frontier Meeting were made. Members began stepping up for assignments and reponsiblilities.  On Saturday, February 4, 2006  several chapter members rode to Fort Hood, Texas. The weather was very accommodating and pleasant.

 March – Houston Chapter members made trip to  Alexandria, Louisiana Club Patch Party. While there, we visited Alexandria’s National Cemetery located in Pineville, Louisiana. Buffalo Soldiers  of the 9th & 10th Cavalry are interred there. Lest We forget, Corps de Afrique  had many African-American regiments during the Civil War.

April -  The Central Frontier meeting was the highlight of the month. On Friday, April 28, 2006, Buffalo Soldier M\C members began arriving at Holiday Inn Southwest. That same evening, a hospitality room for meeting & greeting was reserved with lots of food and drinks.

On Saturday morning, April 29, at 0800 hours, registration began. The meeting open with  colors being posted and a devotional prayer by Trooper Michael “Hawk” Hawkins. A buffalo soldier re-enactment was performed by Wayne Dehart. Agenda items were discussed.

Frontier chapters visited the Buffalo Soldiers Museum.   After museum tour, club members rode to Galveston, Texas for some R&R.  On Sunday morning, April 30, chaptets  began their trips back  home.

May -  Some members attended ROT in Austin, Texas. In addition, members attended Shape Community Center’s 27th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival.

June -   Trooper Old School, Trooper Bushman, Trooper Roach and Trooper Gopher made trip to Bennett, Colorado to attend Denver’s BSTMC 1st Annual Charity gathering. Other Houston Chapter members attended fund raiser for Trooper Son in Lafayette, Louisiana.

July -  July 8, 2006, BSTMC Houston Chapter members participate in Unity Day Motorcycle Ride. The route started at the Power Center with police escort around town. It ended at Hermann Park with a concert. We’re looking forward  to Unity Day Motorcycle Ride 2007. Also during the  month, chapter members joined Jan “Sunny-The Diva” Emanuel at Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Houston, Tx. As part of Divas Ride for Cure, Houston was on Sunny’s route across the country. Trooper Gold Rush rode with Divas Ride for Cure Fort Pierce, Florida.  

August -  Trooper Gold Rush, along with Trooper TrailBlazer (Sacramento, Cali. Chapter), arrive safely at National RoundUp in Fort Pierce, Florida.with Divas Ride For Cure.

September -  The monthly meeting was held. There was not much activity for the month.

October – On October 7, 2006, members attend  Sunnyside Chocolate Bayou Festival. On October 21, 2006, Divas For A Cure (Jan “Sunny-The Diva” Emanuel), accompanied by members of the "NABSTMC" National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club (Houston, TX Chapter) presented a check to M.D. Anderson (Nellie B Connally Breast Cancer Center) in the amount of $25,000. The presentation was hosted at Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Houston, TX.  

November -  Several members attend  Lone Star Rally 2006 in Galveston, Texas.  Also, members joined The Texas Honor Ride to San Antonio, Tx in support of  wounded troops.

December -  The chapter (after 5 years) held it first election of officers (President Gopher, VP Old School, Secretary Bushman, Treasurer Chief and SGT-AT-Arms Coop for (2) two year term. Chapter members dined at Ellen Ray’s Creole Restaurant on Dec. 21 during the Holiday Season.

 

 West Texas Summer Tour  2006

                                                 
               Fort Inge                                                                                           Fort Clark

 

                                          
           Fort Lancaster                                                                                    Fort Concho

 

 

Divas Ride for Cure Presentation to MD Anderson Hospital by Jan “Sunny-The Diva”
Stubb Harley-Davidson – 2006

                                          

 

                                          

“May the spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers ride with you"