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HOGWASHThe Official Newsletter of the
Atlanta Chapter, Inc. Chapter Number 0788
www.atlantahog.com July 2011
DIRECTOR’S ARTICLE
Lead a Ride for a Chance to Win $25 in Gas
There is a common misconception in the H.O.G.community that you absolutely have to be a RoadCaptain to lead a ride. Starting a few years agowhen some of us were at H.O.T., we discoveredthat there are no requirements for someone leadinga ride. However, there are some legal requirementswhen it comes to waivers for a nonmember. I sayall that to say this. If you have a good ride that youenjoy then the other members might enjoy it aswell. If that’s the case and you’re a little uncom-fortable then get with a Road Captain and see ifthey can assist you. We decided at a recent businessmeeting to give Ride Leaders/Road Captains someincentive for leading rides. If you’ve led a ride,then at the next chapter meeting your name will beentered into a drawing for a $25 QT gas card. Lastmonth Denny Heare won the card. Denny had led aride to “The Ride to Live.” H.O.G. is all aboutriding and having fun so I want us to do as muchriding as possible. So get out and lead a ride, withas many folks that are riding in our chapter nowdays the fun is bound to happen.
Bobby Conway, Director
Keeping it in the SEC Ride Recap
Billed as an Athens ride then when I took it over Iat least wanted to keep it in the SEC and with mebeing an Auburn fan it was a no brainier to go toAuburn. We had a good group of bikes that wentback roads down to eat at “The Auburn Diner”; welater discovered it is affiliated with “The MariettaDiner” so the deserts were awesome. From therewe just drifted over to the local dealer where theywere having a reverse auction for a Road King. Wepooled our money to try to win. But much to our
disappointment we didn’t win it. However, I got mypicture made with “Aubie” (Auburn Mascot). I wastold I got a little excited about it. He made an appear-ance at the dealership. It was a fun time. We cameback the short way on the interstate since it was hot.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
SAFETY OFFICER’S ARTICLE
Belt Drive
The drive belt is often ignored until there is a prob-lem. Check the motorcycle belt for signs of wear anddamage. Clean the belt with mild soap and waterwhen washing your bike. Towel dry and inspect.
Jim Byrd, Safety Officer
TREASURER’S ARTICLE
Attendance Jackpot
Congratulations to Patrick Stevens whose name wasdrawn for the June Attendance Jackpot. UnfortunatelyPatrick was not at the meeting to claim the $90. Wewill add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meet-ing, $100. Remember you must be at the meeting and amember in “Good Standing,” a current member ofnational H.O.G. and Atlanta Chapter. If the memberwhose name is drawn is not at the meeting, we willadd $10 and try again next meeting. Please have yourNational H.O.G. card with you at the meeting. Hope tosee everyone there.
Rene’ Durham, Treasurer
DirectorBobby Conway [email protected]
Assistant DirectorErik Grandowski [email protected]
TreasurerRene’ Durham [email protected]
SecretaryKathy King [email protected]
Head Road CaptainDiana Bodden [email protected]
Activities OfficerDonna Schelhaas [email protected]
Safety OfficerJim Byrd [email protected]
Volunteer CoordinatorChuck Fuller [email protected]
Membership OfficerMark Redmon [email protected]
LOH Officers (vacant)
Head PhotographerRick Parker [email protected]
ChaplainWendall King [email protected]
EditorChris Houghton [email protected]
Newsletter/Web/HistorianB.K. Ellis [email protected]
Pig Ride LegendOne pig - steady cruising rides ofrelatively short distance, easy on thethrottle, few curves, etc.Two pigs - a bit longer or have somecurves but nothing too challenging.Three pigs - ride should be ofmoderate difficulty.Four and five pigs - rides with ahigh number of curves, long distance,saddle time, road conditions, speed,and weather.
2011 Road Captains Tentative Activities Schedule2011 OfficersAndy Andresen [email protected]
Rose Cardinal [email protected]
Ed Chowning [email protected]
Michelle Conway [email protected]
Gary Easterwood [email protected]
Melissa Folds [email protected]
Melissa Fuller [email protected]
Mack Hall [email protected]
Denny Heare [email protected]
Matt Langley [email protected]
Steve Magel [email protected]
Jack Parton [email protected]
Mike Perdue [email protected]
August 201102 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting06 HDA Bikes, Blues & BBQ & Pre
Sturgis Party08 Mexi-Mondays Social10 HOGWASH Articles Due13-14 Saddle and Paddle16 Tasty Tuesday18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting20 HDA All Harley Bike Show26 Movie Night Social
September 20111-3 HDA Labor Day Sale05 Mexi-Monday Social06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting08 Ride to GA State Hog Rally08-11 GA State HOG Rally
Hiawasse, GA10 HOGWASH Articles Due15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting17 HDA Fall Swap Meet20 Tasty Tuesday23 Movie Night Social
October 201104 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting08 Atlanta Chapter Poker Run09 HDA Fight Like a Girl Worship in
Pink10 HOGWASH Articles Due10 Mexi-Monday Social14-16 Fall Leaf Ride18 Tasty Tuesday20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting22 Apple Festival Ride
HAPPY BIRTHDAY07/01 Michael Fitzer07/03 Andre’a Miller07/09 Rodney Still07/11 David Roberton07/15 Jim Durham07/18 Joel Roberts07/19 Lynn Barr07/24 Mark Easterwood07/24 Mark Hunter07/25 Brian Nabors07/27 Joey Porter07/28 Joan Chowning07/28 Mona Stephens07/31 Sybil Davis
ACTIVITIES OFFICER’S ARTICLE
Before I dive into my article, I would like to expressmy appreciation to all of you. Our chapter membersare the best, you have been helpful and supportive,and I would like to “thank you all.”
Now diving into this article, I’m happy to announcethat Movie Night has been very successful and fun.I’ve enjoyed visiting with members, the conversa-tions over dinner and watching the movie. I lookforward to seeing you on Friday, July 22, – 6:00 p.m.,bring your dinner and 7:00 p.m. watch the movie.
Our Chapter Picnic meeting in Americus was veryproductive and a beautiful trip there and back. Ourlast meeting will be held on Sunday, July 3 at theGreat South Hog Pen. In this meeting we will grouptogether and stuff 200 bags for our picnic guests, ifyou would like to join us for this last meeting let meknow.
The Chapter Picnic is Saturday, July 9. Have youpurchased your tickets? Tickets are available at thedealership or online at www.chapterpicnic.com. Onthe website, you can get all your information aboutthe picnic and directions as well.
July is a busy month for us. We have many fun eventsscheduled and will need volunteers to help for thefollowing:
Saturday, July 9, – Chapter Picnic (8-9 a.m.volunteers arrival at Great South)
Sunday, July 10, – Bag stuffing for Bikers BattlingBreast Cancer (BBBC) upcoming events(2:00 p.m. volunteer arrival at HDA Pavilion)
Saturday, July 16, – Curves & Chrome (BBBC)(8:00 a.m. set up/10:00 a.m. for volunteerarrival at HDA for Registration Table)
Saturday, July 16, – We need members to bringbaked goods, ice cream freezers with theirfavorite flavors, volunteers to sell drinks,check Id’s for arm bands and registration forthe bike show.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you areavailable to help.
Before I end this article I would like to leave asimple tip for the guy’s . . .
“If she changes her oil more than she changes hermind . . . follow her!”
Donna Schelhaas, Activities Officer
CHAPLAIN’S ARTICLE
To My HOG Family
Let’s Have a Little Fun
A. What American magician, escapologists, stuntperformer, actor and film producer, died of a re-puted appendix?
B. What did he tell his wife he would do when hedied if possible?
His wife lit a candle and put it in the window for 10years waiting for his return.
Only one has ever come back from the dead. If youwould like to know, read Mark 16.
Answer: A. Harry Houdini B. He told his wife ifanyway he would be back.
Wendell King, Chaplain
Tasty Tuesday Social
Are you looking for a way tobet the heat this summer? Comeand join me as I lead a ride onthe 3rd Tuesday of each monthfor Tasty Tuesday. We will leave the dealership at6:30 P.M. and head to a destination with some tastytreats. We will go to a different location each month,so if you have any suggestions send your ideas [email protected].
Hope to see you.
Michelle Conway, Road Captain
PAID AD
ABC’s of Touring
Riding season is here and in full swing! Our AtlantaChapter will be participating in the National H.O.G.ABC’s of Touring, Melissa and I will lead two ridesthat will qualify you for the ABC’s of Touring Pin(along with your completing the paperwork andgetting it sent in). We’ll be setting the times/dates ofthe rides soon. There are other goodies you can getby exceeding the minimum of 26 pictures of:
You are holding a recent issue of H.O.G. Magazineand your bike at a state, city, county, state park, etc.sign (even H-D dealerships and State H.O.G. Ralliescounts) starting with various letters of the alphabetneeded. So while you are out and about be sure tokeep your H.O.G. Magazine and camera handy . . .start collecting those valuable pictures now!
You can find out all of the rules on the NationalH.O.G. website.
Chuck Fuller, Road Captain
2011 GA StateH.O.G. Rally
Registration OpenRegistration Deadline
July 21www.gastatehogrally.com
September 8-10, 2011
September 9, 1949 - October 20, 1996
15th AnnualDALE MOOREFIELD
MEMORIAL RIDEJULY 4, 2011
COME JOIN US JULY 4th FOR THE 15TH ANNUALDALE MOOREFIELD MEMORIAL RIDE
TO BOSTWICK, GA FOR THE BESTBAR-B-QUE & STEW YOU’LL EVER EAT.
$10.00 ALL YOU CAN EAT.
WE WILL MEET ON THE SQUARE IN MCDONOUGH, GA.AT 8:30 AM AND LEAVE AT 9:00 AM
ALL BACK ROADS RIDING.BAR-B-QUE SPONSORED BY THE WELLINGTON MASONIC LODGE
ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT:ALLAN FARMER 770-294-3895
E-MAIL: [email protected]
PLEASE DO NOT CALLHDA ABOUT RIDE
INFORMATION.CALL THE APPROPRIATE
ROAD CAPTAIN!
July 2011Atlanta Chapter
Check Weekly Updates forunscheduled changes.
ATLANTA CHAPTERHOT LINE
678-607-5409
ChapterMeeting
M-9:00 AMHDA
Short MeetingBreakfast Ride
All rides leavingHDA will meetin the pavilion.
BusinessMeeting7:00 PMLa Salsa
Mexican Rest.411 Maxham Rd.
Open to All!
www.atlantahog.comUserID: atlantahogPassword: hdapeach
Mexi-Mondays
SocialM-6:30 PM
Jalapeno’s Joe4484 Jimmy LeeParkway Hiram
Michelle Conway
MovieNight Social
7:00 PMHDA
PavilionDonna
Schelhaas
HDARed, White & Blue
Sale
FYI DaleMoorefield
Memorial RideM-8:30 AM
SQMcDonoughL-9:00 AM
Allan Farmer
Multi-Chapter Picnic
Great South HDM-7:30 AM
HDAL-8:00 AMDoors Open10:00 AM
HDACurves & Chrome
WeekendJuly 16-17
HDABikes, Bands& Beauties
HDABikers for
BoobsPoker Run
Multi-ChapterPicnic PlanningM-10:30 AM
HDAL-11:00 AM
DonnaSchelhaas
Tasty TuesdayM-6:00 PM
HDAL-6:30 PMMichelleConway
Udder DelightsM-10:45 AM
HDAL-11:15 AM
Mark Redmond1-Pig
BBBCStuff Goodie
BagsM- 2:00 PM
HDADonna
Schelhaas
HOGWASHArticles
DueMondayJuly 10
RegistrationDeadlinefor GA
State H.O.G.Rally
HOGWASHThe Official Newsletter of the
Atlanta Chapter, Inc.Chapter Number 0788
July2011
Atlanta C
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provides mem
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organized riding activities and socialevents to expand horizons, fulfill dream
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emories through
personal relationships forged in iron andsteel.
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