Events

UNCF 27th Annual Walk-Run-Bike-Skate-A-Thon

Dear Friends of NOBLE,

We are once again taking part in an event which will strengthen our communities. We are looking for all of our members and friends to join NOBLE – Chicago Metropolitan Chapter, in supporting the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) during their 27th Annual Walk for Education on Saturday, 18 September 2010.

Please sign up as a participant of NOBLE’s team. Click here to Join the NOBLE Chicago Team. If you are unable to participate please consider supporting NOBLE’s efforts by making a donation. Click here to Donate to the NOBLE Chicago Team. If you have trouble with either of these links, please click here to visit the NOBLE Chicago Team page.

We would love to see each and every one of you representing NOBLE on Saturday, 18 September 2010 at the walk – run – bike – skate – a-thon. As we have details on where and what time we will meet prior to the event’s step off, we will share the information with you.

The event details are as follows:
Location: 31st Street and Lake Shore Drive
Times: 8:00 a.m. (Pre-events: guest speakers, award presentations and aerobic exercises)
Step Off: 9:00 a.m.

Below are a few reminders from the UNCF organization.

Route Rules: DURING THE WALK YOU MUST WALK ON THE OFFICIAL ROUTE AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS. BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR CARD STAMPED AT ALL CHECK POINTS. DON'T OVERDRESS. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES AND COTTON OR WOOL SOCKS.

Refreshments: Refreshments will be available at each check point and at the end of the route.

Safety: WHEN YOU FEEL YOU CAN'T WALK ANY FURTHER STOP!!!! TRANSPORTATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RETURN YOU TO THE STARTING POINT.

Thank you very much and we hope to meet you there,
UNCF Walk–Run–Bike–Skate–A-Thon Committee

Greetings All NOBLE Members, Families and Friends,

NOBLE is looking for marchers, steppers, skaters, walkers, riders, etc - if you fit that M.O. you are welcome to march with us on Saturday 14 August 2010 at 0900 hrs. Our staging area is below. You are welcome to walk with us, ride a Segway, bicycle or come out with us on skates. We will step off promptly at 1000 hrs. This year we will not be providing a shuttle or any escort service to the location due to limited Chicago resources on the day of this event.

STAGING AREA:

Come West from Cottage Grove onto Pershing.
Face West on south curb of Pershing by store just east of King, west of Vincennes.
We will be carrying huge photo posters of our Officers who died in the line of duty in 2010 (Haymaker, Wortham, Soderberg and Bailey). If you are in need of any further information on Bud Billiken, please contact Chief Eugene Williams or Chief John Richardson.

Just a reminder that out next NOBLE Chicago Metropolitan Chapter Meeting will be held 18 August 2010 at the Dan Ryan Woods Forest Preserves located on 83rd St, just east of Western Ave. on the North side of the street, Grove #15 at 1700 hrs.

To show our appreciation for all of the great efforts our members have put forth over the year, we will be barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers. You are welcome to bring anything additional to add to the festivities.

Also we have been invited to SUNRISE SERVICES praying for NON Violence with a special prayer for police officers in several areas of the City of CHICAGO on August 21 2010, see attached flyers.

Please contact Chief Eugene Williams if you are in need of any further information.

NOBLE Chicago Metro Chapter
Region IV
Office - 773-610-3212
Fax - 773-634-8262
www.noblechicago.org
specialevents@noblechicago.org