We The Pride MC grew from a fundraiser
for a COII Mike Pucci here at SCI-Dallas who had been hit by a drunk driver. He was badly hurt, out of time and money.
One man thought if ten riders could get together and throw in $10 each they could raise $100 for a CO in need. He shared
the idea with a few riders at work and was directed to Jack Callahan. Jack and others took the ball and ran with it.
When we showed up for the ride we were shocked to see over 120 bikes and a T-shirt sale. After the event eight
DOC employees decided to start a club to benefit the DOC employees, and the Pride MC was born. What started out as local
club has grown into a National Club with chapters in NY, MD, Oh, and Delaware and several chapters right in Pa.
Here is the way we help DOC Employees.
There are two support systems, the first being the chapter level and the second being the National Board. The Chapters
raise money to support members and a portion of all funds goes to the National Board. The National Board answers the
needs of non-members. The Chapter is excused from being partisan, or showing favor to staff that may be more popular
than others.
All annual dues ($20) or new membership
($30) goes to the National Board. All proceeds from the annual “Jail Break” go to the National Board.
These funds plus a percentage of all chapter fund raisers all go to help non-members. To help a non-member all one needs
to do is to get the information of the employee to a Pride Member. We will then forward it to the National Board.
The Chapter is responsible for helping
chapter members and members may be considered for help by the National Board. Currently, the Dallas Chapter has 90 Members---DOC
staff from Dallas, Retreat, Rockview, Graterford, Camp Hill, Luzerne Co, and USP Canaan.
One third of our members do not ride
motorcycles. What we do have in common is a desire to help staff in time of need.
If you know an employee who needs help,
let us know. As in most organizations we at the Chapter level can do more to help members than non-members. As
such we encourage all DOC employees to become Members.
While you as our co-workers have often been approached
about fundraisers, we thought it was time for you to see the results of your involvement, membership, purchasing tickets and
making donations. The following is a quote from The Pride’s Past National President, Mark Kilmer, at this past
Jail Break:
“I’m going to open
the vault here, and I’d like to read you some numbers. These are absolutely staggering to me, and I am proud of our
position and what we are as a Motorcycle Club, and even more proud of our accomplishments. These numbers are only made possible
by you, the membership and backbone of this club.
How’s this:
