Care to Ride Event Takes a New Turn

March 31, 2011 - PRLog -- NAOHSM’s (National Association of Oilheating Service Managers) foundation, Oil Heat Cares, gains the bulk of their operating capital through the Care to Ride event that is held during their Annual Convention and Trade Show. This year’s Care to Ride event will take place on Monday, May 23 in Hershey, PA and participants will notice some exciting changes.

All are invited to walk, ride a motorcycle, bicycle, or run at this event that raises funds to give heating equipment to those in need. Participants are encouraged to secure sponsors, but a $100.00 fee is suggested. Prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers of each division.

This year’s Care to Ride event will take on a new format from previous years. Group departures will be staggered. The motorcycle group will kick off the event in the morning, leaving Hershey at 10:00 a.m. Their first stop will be at the Harley Motorcycle Factory. After lunch and a tour, the group will continue their journey through a scenic portion of Pennsylvania. The bicycle group will head out next, departing mid-afternoon. Their travels will take them to the beautiful and quaint village of Mount Gretna. Walkers and runners will be the final group to depart.

All participants along with all other convention attendees are invited to attend an opening reception BBQ (co-sponsored by ITT and Bell & Gossett) outside the Hershey Lodge immediately following the Care to Ride event. There will be an awards ceremony, but the biggest winners will be the people who receive much-needed, oil-fired equipment in their homes thanks to Oil Heat Cares.

The Care to Ride event is made possible by corporate sponsors. Champions include Burnham, Honeywell, Peerless, Taco, and Indoor Comfort Marketing (previously Oilheating Journal). Supporters include ECR, Wilo, Energy Kinetics, Reinsel Kuntz Lesher Accountants, Crown Boiler, Wohler, NAOHSM, and Thermo Pride.

To learn more about Oil Heat Cares, visit www.oilheatcares.com. Join NAOHSM at their Annual Convention from May 22-26, 2011 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, PA. For further details about the convention, visit www.naohsm.org.

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National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) is dedicated to the advancement of oilheating service professionals since 1954. We provide education and networking opportunities for professionals in the heating industry.