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Council approves $12,500 for Iron Thunder 5‑State Run after organizers describe charitable mission
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The council awarded $12,500 to the Iron Thunder 5‑State Run after the event’s local organizers said the ride supports community members in need and reported prior participant income; the Convention & Tourism board had recommended a larger amount.
Guymon City Council approved $12,500 on April 8 for the Iron Thunder 5‑State Run after local organizers explained the event’s charitable mission and fundraising structure.
Quentin Jones, who identified himself as president of the local chapter of the Priesthood Motorcycle Ministry and as a local organizer for the run, told council the event historically registers roughly 1,000–1,200 riders in recent years and that pre‑registration revenue is an income source; he said the run’s organizers use proceeds to distribute several thousand dollars quarterly to people in need. Jones also explained the organizational structure: the local chapter operates under the 501(c)(3) of New Life Worship Center but does business as the Iron Thunder 5‑State Run and maintains a separate account for the event.
Council members asked about the application’s budget, whether the event has earned income, and how recipients of aid are vetted. Jones said applicants are interviewed by chapter officers and that, to date under the local organization, donations brought to the group have been approved rather than denied except where abuse was suspected. He described the run as primarily a charitable effort rather than an event funded solely by external grants.
After discussion the council voted to approve $12,500, a smaller amount than the $25,000 the C&T board had recommended. City staff will issue payment and document usage under standard Convention & Tourism grant requirements.
