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Bullygram for Week of 6/30/2025 to 7/7/2025

Message from the President


My Fellow Rough Riders,

What an incredible turnout at the Special Olympics Bowling event this past weekend! Huge thanks to John Sullivan for taking the lead—it was a fantastic day supporting so many amazing athletes.

Mark your calendars: the next Special Olympics Bowling event is scheduled for August 2nd, where we’ll also be presenting a generous donation on behalf of the Rough Riders. I hope to see many of you there showing your continued support.

This Wednesday, we’ll be holding a bead sale to gear up for Friday’s Independence Day Parade in Brandon. Yes, it’ll be hot—but whether you choose to wear your full uniform or opt for the blue Rough Riders shirt, your presence will make a difference. The parade kicks off early, and we’ll plan to debrief afterward at O’Brien’s.

Looking ahead, please save the date for our Make-A-Wish Fundraiser on July 24th at the Shriners. This is a cause close to our hearts, and we need your help to raise enough funds to grant a wish for a local recipient. 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward making that wish come true. This event is open to everyone—let’s make it a night to remember.

Thank you all for your continued dedication and spirit. Let’s keep making a difference together!


Thank you,

Greg Eckley

President 

1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment - Rough Riders, Inc.

813-449-1200 

www.tamparoughriders.org



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Get Ready for the 4th of July Parade bead sale & more on Wednesday July 2nd!!

Perfect time to stock up on your holiday favorite colors to hand out during the 4th of July and other holiday parades!

Open to all Krewes to stock up at Rough Riders QM Bead Sale!

Doors open at 4:30PM and close at 7PM.


Independence Day Parade

July 4th 

Patriotic Neckerchief and Suspenders will be permitted


2025 Independence_Day_POD 


    7:15 AM – Parade/Float Ops arrive at clubhouse to finish preparing the TR and Trolly for the parade

    7:45 AM – Floats leave clubhouse

    8:45 AM – Floats will arrive at the parking lot located at the Oak Park Plaza, O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill (701 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511)

       - parking & seating on the trolley is limited and not guaranteed in this plaza

    8:45 AM – 9:10 AM

     – The trolley will be available for any Rough Riders & family wanting to ride to the staging area from Oak Park Plaza

    9:00 AM – Staging Area Opens for Floats

     -Rough Riders are number TBA located on Lumsden Rd (between Kings Ave. and Parsons Ave.)

    9:10 AM – The floats will depart Oak Park Plaza and travel to Staging for the parade

      All Rough Rider guests are required to sign a liability waver. Forms will be available at Staging.

    9:30 AM – Safety and Security briefing at back of Trolley

    9:40 AM – Drivers at their Floats

    9:45 AM – National Anthem at the TR Float

    10:00 AM – Parade Begins

          Parade ends on Eichenfeld Drive, @ The Woman’s Care building.  All Vehicles will exit onto Kings Ave.

    12:00 PM – Trolley will transport remaining Rough Riders back to O’Brian’s Irish Pub (located in the Oak Park Plaza)

     TBD: Floats Return to Clubhouse

    OIC: David Jones and Steve Krauthein


    NOTE:  This parade is for Rough Riders and a +1 (Spouse or SO).

    NOTE:  This is a dry parade, no alcohol will be permitted before or during the parade, per mandates from the organizers.


     
    On the Horizon

    https://www.tamparoughriders.org/event-6060559

    Tickets for Booze Basket are $10.00

    Available in Office, Steve Egan or Greg Eckley


    Friday Social-Poker Night

    July 18th

    5:00 PM -9:00 PM

    Cheap Drinks

    Members can bring 3 guests



    On the Internet

    Click here for Tampa Rough Riders Facebook Site (External and Internal)

    Click Here for the Rough Riders "Legends" Facebook Group  (Internal Office Announcements)

    Click Here for the Rough Riders "Bully Board" Facebook Group  (Internal Unofficial Announcements)

    Click Here for the Rough Riders "The Rough Riders" Facebook Group  (Community Wide Information - Pictures)

    Click Here for Rough Rider Flickr Photo Albums

    2024 Regimental Photos Link

    Click Here for the Rough Rider You Tube Channel 

    Upcoming events

    • Register

      Make a Wish Donation


      • Thu, July 24, 2025
      • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Shriners 5017 E Washington St Tampa FL 33619
      Register






      • Sat, August 16, 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM
      Register


      Summer Disco Party

      Rough Riders will Be Dancing the Night Away

      7 PM to Midnight

      $20 

      Food Trucks 

      Rhino Cubes Will be laying down the Groovy tracks

       OIC Patrick Strickland and Doug Groves

      • Thu, September 11, 2025
      • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Mission BBQ 13612 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
      Register

      Mission BBQ is hosting the September 11 Never Forget Day and the Rough Riders are pleased to be participating in this event.

      The Mission BBQ parking lot at 13612 Bruce B Downs Blvd will be full of representatives from different law enforcement agencies and first responders.  They have also invited children from nearby local schools to come and learn about our local heroes.

      Muster will be at 10:30 and the event will begin shortly after 10:00.

      • Rough Rider parking will be on the West side, near Target
      • This is a clean uniform event
      • Bring extra beads to pass out to the patrons in attendance, as there will also be lots of school aged children at this event
      • Voucher for lunch will be provided by Mission BBQ

      POC:  Robert Goolsby



      • Wed, October 01, 2025
      • 6:00 PM
      • Bartley Hall


      • Sat, October 04, 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
      • Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614
      Register
       

      LT. COLONEL ROBIN CONN
      REQUESTS THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT THE

      1st U.S. VOLUNTEER CAVALRY REGIMENT
      Military Dress Ball & Change of Command Ceremony

      SATURDAY, OCTOBER  4TH, 2025

      • COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES 6:00PM
      • INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 7:00PM
      • SEATED DINNER TO FOLLOW
      • MUSIC, DANCING AND 4 HOUR OPEN BAR

      Location:
      HIGGINS HALL
      AT ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
      5225 NORTH HIMES AVE.,
      TAMPA, FLORIDA 33614


      Performing...
      Crossfire Creek Band is a 6-pc New Country/Top 40 Country band
      View Here

      $140 PER PERSON - LIMITED SEATING

      COUNTRY FORMAL / MILITARY DRESS / BLACK TIE


      WEARING OF STETSON'S ENCOURAGED

      Questions?
      Rough Rider Office M-F 9am-3pm - 813-248-1898
      601 N. 19th St., Tampa FL  33605

      • Sat, October 18, 2025
      • 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
      • Rough Rider Clubhouse - Bartley Hall


      This year our party will be on Saturday, October 18th at the World Famous Rough Riders Clubhouse.

      Doors open at 6:30 pm

      Great price of $25 including Cheap drink prices and free amazing food while it lasts! 

      Put on your favorite costume and come share the fun with some great people this year!  Live band provided for your dancing pleasure!

      601 N. 19th St. Tampa, FL 33605

      Music, Cheap Drinks and Spooky Fun for All.

      Don't miss this Spooktacular Event.

       
      • Sun, October 19, 2025
      • Sun, October 26, 2025
      • Key West
      Register


      https://www.fantasyfest.com/

      For any questions about the Fantasy Fest Week/activities, please refer to the Key Personnel below.

      Attached is a copy of the Fantasy Fest 2025 Schedule of events.

      https://www.fantasyfest.com/schedule/

      KEY PERSONNEL:

      ·        OIC John Hilgert           813-812-9056                      

      Rough Riders events: (times will be updated as we determine them)

      • Sat, November 08, 2025
      • VA Haley Veterans Hospital


      • Tue, November 11, 2025
      • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
      • 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
      Register


      • Tue, November 11, 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      • 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land o Lakes, FL 34639
      Register

      • Wed, December 03, 2025
      • 4:30 PM
      • Clubhouse - Bartley Hall

      Santa Fest Bead Sale

      • Sat, January 17, 2026
      • 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
      Register


      For questions please contact:

      • Sat, January 17, 2026
      • 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
      Register



      • Sat, January 17, 2026
      • 10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
      Register


      • Sat, January 17, 2026
      • Tampa bay sporting clays


      • Sat, January 17, 2026
      • Tampabay Sporting Clays
      Register

      The Sporting Clay Committee invites you to join our fun and energetic team!

      Please volunteer to help at any of our scheduled events in any capacity, no experience necessary.

      Whether this is your first time volunteering for the committee or you've been helping for many years, we need your assistance now to join your favorite Rough Riders for the Largest and Most Fun Sporting Clays Tournament in Tampa Bay!


      • Fri, March 06, 2026
      • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
      • O'Brien's 15435 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
      Register

      O'Brien's

      15435 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618


      A great start to what will be an Epic weekend!

      Put on your best Kilt and come celebrate at Obrien's with the St. Pat's Committee. 

      Appetizers from 6-7pm and drink specials.

      Auction Items, Cigar Club Longest Ash Contest and Cash Prizes.

      • Sat, March 28, 2026


      • Mon, September 14, 2026
      • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      • 18101 Longwater Run Drive Tampa, Florida 33647
      • 150

      ️ Rough Riders Charity Golf Tournament

      Tee Off for a Cause!

      Join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, and community support! All proceeds help fund the Rough Riders’ Teddy Bear Runs, Special Olympics outreach, veterans’ holiday meals, and local youth patriotism programs.


      Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 9:00 AM
      Bay Palms Golf Course, MacDill AFB

      $125 per player | $500 per team of 4 (Includes cart, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and gift bag)


      Register Below


      Sponsorship Opportunities

      • $1,000 – Gold Sponsor: Includes 1 team entry + banner signage + promo placement
      • $500 – Silver Sponsor: Includes 2 players + hole signage
      • $200 – Hole Sponsor: Custom signage at one hole
      Sponsor This Event

      Questions? Contact Golf Chair Rick Califano
      Email: rick@


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