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THIS WEEKEND · NOVEMBER 6–7
Blue Thunder brings veterans recognition to Richmond
Phi Beta Sigma’s Eastern Region presents the Blue Thunder Veterans Day Motorcycle Ride, hosted by Iota Sigma Alumni Chapter in Richmond, Virginia. The chapter lists a meet-and-greet dinner at The Black Olive on Friday, November 6, 6–8 p.m., followed by a ride and ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m.
The invitation includes riders, veterans, families and community supporters. The public text does not specify a time zone, ride route, rider check-in, fees or registration deadline. Confirm Richmond local timing and participation instructions through the organizer’s linked event page; live admission availability was not verified. Original announcement date: not displayed.
For someone attending without a motorcycle, the ceremony—not an assumed place in the riding group—is the detail to clarify with the chapter. We have not inferred road closures, parking arrangements or accessibility provisions that the organizer has not published.
LOOKING AHEAD · NOVEMBER 13–14
Lone Star State brothers prepare for Waco
The Lone Star State organizer schedules its conference for November 13, 8 p.m., through November 14, 6 p.m. CST, at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation, 1621 South 3rd Street, Waco, Texas. State business, awards and elections for the 2026–28 officer term are planned.
No on-site registration will be accepted. The listing currently indicates available registrations, with ticket metadata showing sales ending November 12 at 8 p.m. CST and options from $55.20 to $215.26. Confirm your eligible category and final charge at checkout.
The organizer’s hotel-block cutoff was October 29, and chapter delegate information was due October 26. Buying an event ticket does not replace delegate submission or reserve a room. Late registrants are not guaranteed printed materials, meal preferences or the conference gift. Contact the state organizer about unresolved delegate questions. Original posting date: not displayed; these elections remain upcoming.
DEADLINE WATCH · NOVEMBER 17
Arizona M.D.I. registration has a visible cutoff
The Western Region’s October 23 announcement sets Arizona’s Membership Development Institute for November 21 at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix. The day begins with greetings at 8:30 a.m. MST, followed by the institute. Arizona chapters are required to have registered representatives; the announcement welcomes Sigma brothers regardless of current financial status.
The official linked Zeffy page displayed Alumni registration at $75 and Associate and Collegiate categories at $50, each marked available until November 17. No cutoff hour is shown. Registration options were displayed when checked; capacity can change. This is an approaching deadline for a later event, not a new announcement made this week.
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Quick answers
Is the Richmond gathering only for motorcycle riders?
The chapter also invites veterans, families and community supporters. Ask the organizer how non-riders should participate in the ceremony.
Is November 17 the date of Arizona’s institute?
No. November 17 is the displayed registration cutoff. The institute is November 21; the announcement specifies an 8:30 a.m. MST opening.
Keep the dates—and the sources—together
Share the organizer’s link when making plans. A published calendar entry is not proof of attendance or results, and a ticket listing can change after this edition is checked. Follow the Phi Beta Sigma blog for the next dated edition.
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