Last year, several alumni and other Peacock supporters joined President Alan Walker on a poker run through scenic southern Wisconsin as they visited our centers in the area and raised money to support our student scholarships. This year, we are doubling the chance for the motorcycle enthusiasts among us to join the ride.
Saturday, Aug. 30 (Labor Day weekend) Ride Wisconsin
Riders will have a chance to gather in Milwaukee, the home of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as the iconic brand celebrates its 105th birthday. While Harley hasn’t been around as long as UIU, we’re fairly sure their eagles can keep up with us Peacocks.· Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Milwaukee Center with a continental breakfast provided. The ride starts at 9 a.m.
· The ride will take participants through miles of scenic roads in southern Wisconsin, from Milwaukee to Madison, where guests will enjoy lunch at UIU’s Madison Center, and back to Milwaukee for a barbecue dinner catered by SpeedQueen. Other stops will be planned along the route.
· Participants will have the opportunity, at their own discretion, to join the festivities associated with Harley-Davidson’s celebrations. This is not part of the Peacock Poker Run and the two events are not associated with one another.
Saturday, Sept. 13 – Two-state River Ride
Riders will have a chance to join the first Peacock Poker Run in Iowa and parts of Wisconsin, traveling a route that will include portions of the Great River Road along the Mississippi River and stops at several UIU centers.
· Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in Fayette with a continental breakfast. The ride will start at 9 a.m.
· The ride will take participants from Fayette to UIU centers in Prairie du Chien, Wis., along the Mississippi to Cedar Rapids, north to Waterloo and back to Fayette for a traditional Iowa dinner.
Limited quantities of Peacock Poker Run t-shirts are available. Register today to guarantee yours! (t-shirt design pictured above)
Register online at myUIU (use the myUIU gift or pledge form)
Register by mail:
*Print out and return your registration form.
*Print out and return your signed waiver.
The Peacock Poker Run is open to any participants. The cost is $25 per poker hand played. For more information or to register for the event, contact Joe Moses at (563) 425-5374 or mosesj@uiu.edu.
