2026 02 Boondocks Chapter Call In
From Merrimack Valley Studio Productions by Merrimack Valley Studio Productions
February 16, 2026 · 29 min · Season 8 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on winter weather impacts and motorcycle chapter fundraising practices with hosts Maker and Sig alongside guest Iron Mike.
Call-in episode from the NK Boondocks Chapter (FL): two hosts from the Merrimack Valley Studios (Maker, Sig) join Iron Mike to discuss winter weather and motorcycle chapter fundraising/event practices, the Ribeye Roundup, sponsorship strategy, community partnerships, and Iron Mike's walking-stick hobby. Main points Weather contrasts: Northeast hit by one of the worst winters in 10 years; Sig had only ~4" of snow and warm yard-work temps; Florida saw morning frost but quick warming and an ongoing severe drought affecting wells and farming. Iguana bounty/food note: Florida pays ~$20 per iguana; cold snaps produced mass kills that bounty hunters collected; Keys restaurants are using iguana meat (e.g., tacos) as a tourist novelty. Ribeye Roundup changes: Annual chapter fundraiser renamed/adjusted after 15% ribeye price rise — switched to beef filets (cheaper, better received). Event format: sit-down steak meals, first Saturday in Feb, usual turnout 100+ but down ~40 this year due to scheduling conflicts; still profitable. Elks Lodge partnership: Lodge buys/cooks/serves/cleans; chapter pays hall rental + insurance only — avoids upfront food risk and uses leftovers effectively…
People in this episode
Hosts: Maker, Sig
Guest: Iron Mike
Topics covered
- motorcycle fundraising
- winter weather
- community partnerships
- sponsorship strategy
- event planning
Keywords
- motorcycle
- fundraising
- winter weather
- sponsorship
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NK Boondocks Chapter, Elks Lodge
Places: Florida, Northeast
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