Date

Dec 02 2023
Expired!

Time

10:00

SBE Departure

Snowball Express – MRC Bill Kushnir

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Mission Summary

Mission Name Snowball Express Meet and Greet
Classification Snowball Express Meet and Greet
Mission Summary The North Texas Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by American Airlines to help provide a memorable send off for our local Gold Star Families to Snowball Express 2023.
Photo Permission Yes
Preregistration Required Yes

This event requires preregistration. Each participant will email the Mission Ride Captain their name, as shown on their Driver’s License; sex; and birthdate. The cut-off for registration is 1200, Thursday, 30 November 2023.

MRC Bill Kushnir

bpkush@gte.net

(214) 995-1536

Ride Captain 2 Mike Moore

evermoore58@gmail.com

(817) 228-3240

Part 1

Mission Segment Meet and Greet
Mission Date Saturday, December 2, 2023
Staging Time 1115
Starting Time 1145
Staging Point DFW Airport Terminal C Gate 2
Staging Address Aviation Drive

Dallas, TX 76051

Map Link Link to Map
Details This event requires preregistration. Each participant will email the Mission Ride Captain their name, as shown on their Driver’s License; sex; and birthdate. The cut-off for registration is 1200, Thursday, 30 November 2023.

FREE PARKING
When entering DFW Toll, use the TICKET ONLY lane. (Make sure it says ticket only, not showing the orange round “T” for toll. You must pull a ticket! When you exit, use the CASH ONLY lane and hand them both the ticket you pulled and the follow-up ticket you received upon check in. If you enter or exit through any other lane you cannot be reimbursed.

No guns, knives or multi-function tools are permitted. Leave them with your vehicle. Riders with expended cartridges on their vests may be subject to a detailed search before being allowed through Security. Once on the secure side of the terminal, Riders will not be allowed to exit and then return.

You will receive your security pass at the C2-C10 ticket counter (departures). You will then go through the TSA check point at C7 and proceed to the SBE volunteer table at gate C2. It may not be necessary, but you may want to allow at least one hour to clear security.

After the Mission Briefing, Riders will form a Flag Line inside Terminal C, near Gate 2. When directed, Riders will escort Gold Star Families to their departure gate located in Terminal A, via the Sky Bridge. Once the kids are on board the Snowball Express, (approximately 1315) Riders will return the flags to American Airlines, be debriefed and dismissed.

FYI: Connecting flights will arrive between 0800 and 1220. In addition to your PGR assignment, you are welcome to arrive early to join SBE Volunteers as they greet arriving families. Check in at the SBE Volunteer table at Yandry Center at Gate C2 for an arrival assignment.

The link takes you to the photos from last year.

Snowball Express M&G 2022

Support No

 

 

*** SAFETY NOTICE ***

Before volunteering and/or attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below.

Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards.

Anyone attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk.

High Temperatures

It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission. 


Begin drinking water the night before.  Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated.  It should be noted that excessive use of alcohol, coffee, tea, or sodas act as diuretics and tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate.  The use of Powerade or Gatorade or any of the small packets of powder designed to help replace the electrolytes lost from perspiration is important.  The use of cooling towels is important also as they tend to help keep your body temperature down.

If at any time you feel the need, let someone know that you are stepping away from the Flag Line, and find a cool spot to get out of the heat.  Don’t wait until your body collapses.  It is much easier to take a seat and get a cold towel rather than to call EMS for heat stroke.  The family will understand.  If this does occur, please have your emergency card on you so that we can notify a family member.  Hopefully the break will be all you need.  Secondly, if you are riding a bike, please be sure to hydrate again before making the ride home.  Take another 10-15 minutes to cool down then start the ride.  Ideally, stop at an air-conditioned restaurant for something to eat.

Funeral Processions/Escorts

EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.

At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way.  Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.

If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.