American Legion Riders Post 593 Converse Texas Bid

American Legion Riders Post 593, Converse Texas Bid for National Motorcycle Rally 2007 Texas Romp

AGENDA • • • Membership Support Past Successes Proposed Site Local Area Weather Conditions Planned Events

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT • Post 593 – 843 members • ALR Post 593 – 84 Registered Riders • Active Riders – 35 Riders

PAST SUCCESS • Lost Alaskan • Post 593 Annual Poker Run • San Antonio Chapter Gypsy M/C Rally (Monty Mann) • San Antonio Chapter Gypsy MC Rally (Aardvark)

RALLY SITE Max Starke Park, Seguin Texas • Large Pavilion w/Stage, Wave Pool, Play Ground, Shaded Camping Area, Golf Course, Walking Track, RV Hookups • Nestled in a Pecan Tree bottom this park is 56 acres of shade and protection from the Texas Sun • Minutes from IH 10. • Water and electricity rollouts for RVs

PROPOSED SITE

LOCAL AREA • Six hotels within 10 miles of rally site • 35 miles from downtown San Antonio • 20 minutes from the Texas Hill Country and the best riding in the State • Two and half hours from the Gulf Coast

WEATHER COMPARISON • Temperature range for the past 7 years. • Actual low/high for July 4 th CITY 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Dallas 77/91 73/93 75/96 73/91 75/93 78/93 71/98 San Antonio 72/84 75/93 70/91 73/91 71/82 73/91 77/100 Sequin 72/84 70/93 66/91 75/90 72/84 72/91 77/99 Waco 73/96 73/93 73/96 73/91 73/90 75/91 79/100 Data was retrieved from the following site; http: //www. wunderground. com/history

PLANNED EVENTS • Poker Run • Mapped sight seeing rides highlighting – The lifestyle of the South Texas Hill Country – Historical landmarks and places of interest • • Best Bike contest Bike games Children's activities Live Music

SUMMARY • • ALR Post 593 insists on hosting 2007 Romp Seguin, Texas, an ideal spot for the Romp Resources are in place to support 1000+ bikers Plenty of activities for everyone Weather conditions comparable Welcome support from all Texas ALR Chapters Planning already underway for 2007