ALAMEDA - For several months, a lot of work has been done by a lot of people in organizing a fundraising event for 小蓝视频 Alameda Motocross (SAMX). That hard work all came to fruition on March 29 at the Oxbow Community Hall.
The purpose of the fundraiser was to help raise $50,000 for the purchase of a tractor. Every year, the motocross track, which is situated southeast of Alameda, needs to be groomed.
Typically, a tractor has to be borrowed to pull a tiller, fluffing up the soil on the course. The time to do this corresponds with farmers’ seeding season. Finding an idle tractor is a real challenge.
Nineteen tables of eight diners were sold. Other means of raising funds included a silent auction for donated items, a 50/50 draw, liquor sales and a raffle for a Yamaha customized dirt bike. Tickets for the bike can be purchased until the draw date of May 17.
Music was provided by The Ugly Strippers. A few of the band members have been involved with the motocross club since its creation. Erin Brown (lead guitar) and his son, Sean (bass guitar) are the original members. Both have retired from racing due to multiple injuries, which might keep them off their bikes, but it doesn’t keep them off their guitars.
Prior to going onstage as a musician, Sean Brown went onstage as a speaker. He used his speech to pay tribute to the club leadership for all their hard work in keeping the club operating. He provided some history about the track and his personal involvement with it. As well, he thanked all those who helped out to make the fundraiser possible and stated “the track thrives from all the help from the public”.
The event could become an annual event.
The club’s leadership is very thankful for the community support, including those who attended the fundraiser, the volunteers, the club members and all those who donated prizes, silent auction items and the dirt bike.
