Happy Fall Everyone, like I talked about last month it is time to elect next year’s slate of officers. The October meeting will be the first round of nominations. So, if you have been ever thought about getting more involved now is your chance. I can attest to how rewarding it can be. The other topic I would like to talk about is membership. Last year your Chapter Officers decided that we should change to having all member-

ships renew in December so everyone starts off each new year with their membership current. Having everyone’s membership forms signed and on file at the beginning of the year means that the required waiver forms for members’ participation in group rides and activities are in place – no need to hassle with that while we’re getting ready to ride! The annual membership fee is still only $20 so the actual cost is ~$1.67 per month. What does this mean if you purchased your motorcycle/became a Chapter mem-ber in 2017? if you bought a motorcycle from Wilkins HD between the months of January and August 2017 then you get a membership to our Chapter until the end of 2017. If you buy a bike in the months of Oct, Nov, or Dec 2017, then you get those three months and all of the following year 2018 covered by Wilkins. Then you just need sign a new form and pay $20 in December of 2017 for 2018 should you wish to continue your membership with the Central Vermont Harley Owners Group

SADDLE UP!! LET’S RIDE!! -Brion

Executive Road Captain-Justen Elliott

Hello Members

Wow where did this summer go? If you find it let me know!!! Seems like just yesterday the riding season started, and here we are toward the end of it. Well I can't complain too much, I've had an enjoyable riding season and fall is my favorite time of year to ride. Mi Yong and I have had some great rides this year, from a trip with friends down to "Rolling Thunder" Washington, DC a trip out to Niagara Falls there's two things checked off the bucket list. We also attended HOG Iron Adventure Of New England July 27th-29th Loon Mt. NH .On the 27th I led a ride for the rally to Rock Of Ages, Hope Cemetery and Wilkins treated us to lunch. We had 27 bikes in the group and over 30 people, most who had never been in the area before. Saturday I led another ride over the Kancamagus Highway, then some twisty back roads taking us to Laconia Harley Davidson where we enjoyed some delicious BBQ. If you have never been to a Bike Ral-ly like this you should give it a try. Meet new people, make new friends, explore areas you never been to. If all this sounds interesting then SAVE THIS DATE AUGUST 2nd 3rd 4th 2018. Sunday River, ME HOG Iron Adventure of New England. Follow the updates on Facebook. While I've enjoyed travelling around different places this year, some of my favorite rides have been with our Chapter. At the begging of the year I reached out (twisted a few arms) and recruited some new Road Captains. It was one of the best decisions I've made as Executive Road Capt. each and every one of you have really done an outstanding job, planning rides to new destinations and looking at things from a different perspective. I greatly appreciate the effort each and everyone of you put in... As I'm preparing this article I see we still have two Chapter rides remaining for the year. October 1st Mt.Equinox. October 8th our last planned Chapter ride of the season is Apple Pie Festival Dummerston, VT & Curtis All American BBQ Putney, VT This is a Co- Chapter Ride With Champlain Valley HOG.. As always please check the event calendar for all the info. www.wilkinsharley.com Also keep an eye on our Facebook page as I try to post ride information the week leading up to a weekend ride. Until we meet again get on the bike and ride "safely"

Saddle Up, Let’s Ride!! -Justen

Director Update-Brion Muzzy

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Wilkins Events October 5, 2017 5:30-7 p.m.

Pink Martini Night October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Shop our Pink Label Collection with a pink martini in hand!

October 7, 2017 9:30—12 noon Come and enjoy a cup of hot cider with your friends at Wilkins

October 14, 2017 at Wilkins...

October 28th 12-1:30 p.m HAWG-O-WEEN party at Wilkins

On the Horizon Wilkins Harley Davidson: Family-Owned and Operated Since 1947

Stop into Wilkins to see the new models for 2018.

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Central Vermont HOG 2017 Chapter Ride Schedule Date Name of Ride starting location/ Time RD. Capt. Oct. 1st Mt Equinox Wilkins 7:45 AM (Dennis) Oct 8th Apple Pie Festival & BBQ Co-Chapter Ride with Champlain Valley HOG We will ride to Dummerston ,VT for the towns annual Apple Pie Festival then head ten minutes North for lunch at Curtis All

American BBQ. This is our last planned Chapter ride of the year. Executive Road Captain, Justen Elliott

The September 12th Monthly Social featured ice cream and all the fixin’s HOG Chapter Director Brion Muzzy started the meeting portion of the September Social with a moment of silence for the people affected by hurricane Harvey followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Dealership Report: Wilkins plans a September Bike Night at Sunset Grill in Stowe; an Open House at Wil-kins will be September 21-23 with Demo rides and the opportunity to sign up to win a 2017 Street Bob; Fall Riding Challenge for Sept 15-Oct. 14 with five destina-tions (Challenge Cards available at Wilkins) - complete all 5 rides (get your card stamped at the destination eat-eries) and be entered in the drawing for a 2017 Street Bob.

Executive Road Captain, Justen Elliott, reported on the remaining rides for the season. A Poker Run is sched-uled for September 24th with lunch planned to be at Riley’s Fish Shack, with 4 road captains. Ben Drury has a ride planned for September 30th on Tracy Rd in New York—leaving from Wilkins at 9:30 a.m. Dennis Aja will lead a ride to Mt Equinox on Octo- ber 1st. A co-ride with Champlain Valley Chap- ter is scheduled for October 8th.

Brion asked if anyone is interested in having a Chapter flag for their motorcycle. The flags must be ordered in a set of a dozen. Several people expressed interest in getting one.

We heard from some of the people who rode out to Alaska this summer...and wished Myron Degenhardt (who has ridden to Alaska 4 times!) a happy 94th birthday.

Our next social will be on October 10th—featuring an Apple Pie Contest —

at Wilkins beginning at 6:30 p.m.

A bit of H-D

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1977—Introduction of the FXEF Fat Bob, "Fat" because of the dual gas tanks, "Bob" for the bobbed fenders.

1994—Harley-Davidson enters Superbike racing with the introduction of the VR1000, a dual overhead cam, liquid-cooled motor-cycle.

1971—In response to the customizing craze, Harley-Davidson introduces the FX 1200 Super Glide®, which combined a sporty front end (similar to that of the XL series) with the frame and powertrain of the FL series. A new class of motorcycle, the cruiser, is born.

News from 2000

JENNIFER SNYDER JOINS HARLEY DIRT TRACK TEAM By Brent Avis Dec. 05, 2000

Jennifer Snyder of Grand Saline, Texas, will join Rich King as the newest member of the Harley-Davidson factory dirt track team. Snyder recently agreed to terms to ride factory-prepped dirt trackers for the 2001 AMA and Formula USA dirt track racing season. Snyder, 17, finished sixth in the final point standings of the Formula USA Pro Singles Series. Although she competed in only seven of the races on the 2000 schedule, Snyder displayed her potential with a 4th place finish at Texas Motor Speedway and a 7th place finish at Manzanita Speedway. She also came from the back of the pack to finish 7th at the series finale in Del Mar… Snyder began her racing career at age 11. Her father, Joe Snyder, created a track on their property so she could train and race. The Pro Singles series is where she will spend most of her time in 2001 but she will also have oppor-tunities aboard the Harley-Davidson XR 750, in the AMA series, as she be-comes more familiar with the equipment. "This is a dream-come-true for me," said Snyder. "I grew up watching Scott Parker race and I followed his career closely. We both started racing at elev-en and he's been a huge influence on me as far as my racing career is con-cerned. I'm really excited to be a part of the factory team and race with Rich King as my teammate. Lots of people tell me I'm pretty good for a girl. Hopefully after next season they'll drop the girl part and recognize me for my racing ability, period!" In addition to her racing career, Snyder will be finishing her high school studies this year and plans to go on to college.

Jennifer Snyder

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September 9th ride to King Arthur Flour in Norwich, VT Led by Ben Drury

And a stop for ice cream, of course!

Poker Run September 24th Led by Brion Muzzy, Mark Fournier,

Ben Drury, and Justen Elliott

The winner!

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Sponsoring Dealership: Wilkins Harley-Davidson, Inc. 663 South Barre Road Barre, VT 05641 802-476-6104 http://www.wilkinsharley.com E-mail: Info@wilkinsharley.com

Chapter Meetings: Second Tuesday of Each Month At Wilkins Harley Davidson, Inc.

Next Monthly Social is slated for October 10, 2017 at Wilkins beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring your best apple pie to

share—it’s a contest!

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