Welcome to the Atlanta Chapter's Website. Harley-Davidson of Atlanta established the Atlanta Chapter on September 16, 1985. We are the oldest H.O.G. Chapter in Georgia. All of the officers hope you will take a look around and enjoy your stop here. Be sure to check out the Calendar. We try to keep a good variety of rides and events to fit into everyone's schedules. If you are a local or just passing through town and have any questions feel free to contact any of the Officers. If you are interested in joining the chapter, we have membership applications available here on the site. We are here to "Ride and Have Fun" and hope you will come out and join us soon. Atlanta Chapter Officers |
HOGWASH
Official Newsletter
Atlanta Chapter, Inc.
Chapter Number 0788
May 2012 Issue
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Head Road Captain's Article
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Activity Officer's Article
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Atlanta Chapter, 2012
Director
Mark Redmon
770-617-2944
mredmon@charter.net
Assistant Director
Chuck Fuller
404-402-4088
cful@bellsouth.net
Treasurer
Rene' Durham
770-944-1340
rene@hdatlanta.com
Secretary
Donna Schelhaas
770-941-3326
cesdls@bellsouth.net
Head Road Captain
Matt Langley
770-356-5504
mlangley13@att.net
Activities Officer
Melissa Fuller
404-226-1460
gr8tchoice@bellsouth.net
Safety Officer
Mike Perdue
404-502-4024
jmperdue13@gmail.com
Membership Officer
Brian Nabors
404-625-2650
bkn0725@gmail.com
LOH Officer
Michelle Conway
404-886-0571
audwgs@yahoo.com
Head Photographer/e-Blast/Web
Rick Parker
770-815-8258
rick@galleryparker.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Jesse Harris
770-715-9544
harris5315@att.net
Chaplain
Wendell King
770-943-9856
kandwking@yahoo.com
Editor
Chris Houghton
770-944-1340
chris@hdatlanta.com
Newsletter/Historian
B.K. Ellis
770-471-0306
bkellis@atlantahog.com
Road Captain
Andy Andresen
770-502-0847
andyandresen@att.net
Road Captain
Diana Bodden
404-992-3548
harleybaby94@aol.com
Road Captain
Ed Chowning
770-505-9404
edchowning@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Bobby Conway
404-502-2380
audwgs113@me.com
Road Captain
Gary Easterwood
770-836-0906
easter_g@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Jeff Eubanks
770-944-1340
jeubanks@hdatlanta.com
Road Captain
Mack Hall
770-445-2343
usachevy1@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Denny Heare
678-923-8544
dheare@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Jon Loewer
770-943-8732
jloewer@sugarfoods.com
Road Captain
Steve Magel
678-237-7762
stevemagel@gmail.com
Road Captain
Holly Martin
404-421-2082
harleyholly24@gmail.com
Road Captain
Tripp Northern
404-606-6280
divetripp@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Jack Parton
770-472-7994
jackparton@comcast.net
Road Captain
Chris Robey
770-367-1386
thrasherfan22001@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Rodney Still
770-222-1162
stillrod@gmail.com
Road Captain
David Trefzger
770-354-9229
dtrefzger@amsisupply.com
Atlanta Chapter HOT LINE 678-607-5409
May 1, 2012
Business Meeting
May 4, 2012
Pub Ride
Destin, FL
May 5, 2012
Helfin Ice Cream Ride
May 10, 2012
HOGWASH Articles Due
May 10, 2012
Birthday Ride
Toco Mac
May 12, 2012
2nd Annual Inglett & Stubbs Charity Ride
May 14, 2012
Mexi-Monday Social
May 17, 2012
Beach House H-D Ride
May 17, 2012
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
May 19, 2012
Chapter Picnic Ride
Great South H-D
May 19, 2012
Blake Gammill First Responders Memorial Ride
May 25, 2012
Movie Night
May 26, 2012
Distillery Ride
Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. chapter members. There are three categories of activities, all activities are identified as follows:
If you are interested in becoming a H.O.G. member, contact Rene' Durham, or call 770-944-1340
Mark’s Corner
In 2007, after being away from riding for a number of years, I rented a Softail Deluxe for a weekend and rode up through the North Georgia mountains riding the back roads. I rented the bike to help me decide if I really wanted to commit the money and time to what was once a great passion. After the first couple, of miles, the question was not did I really want to buy and Harley-Davidson but which model did I want. That weekend was a great experience that I will not forget. Just me, the sound of that V-Twin and the countryside with the multitude of early springtime smells floating in the air.
Now it’s springtime again, the grass is green, the flowers and trees are blooming and the back roads are calling – it’s riding season. To kick off spring we have already had some great rides with fantastic weather. The chapter calendar is quickly filling up with rides and activities. If you check out the year-at-a-glance calendar on the chapter website, www.atlantahog.com, you will find that the chapter is going to be busy in the months ahead. Your road captains have been busy planning rides that are sure to appeal to all of our members. If you haven’t been riding much during the winter months be sure to inspect your bike, i.e. tire tread, tire pressure, brakes, lights and signals, etc. and come join us from some prime time riding. I hope to see you at the next ride.
Mark Redmond
Director, Atlanta Chapter
Chuck Fuller
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
Attendance Jackpot
Congratulations to Wendell King whose name was drawn for the April Attendance Jackpot. Wendell was not at the meeting to claim the $60. We will add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meeting, $70. Remember you must be at the meeting and a member in “Good Standing,” a current member of national H.O.G. and Atlanta Chapter. If the member whose name is drawn is not at the meeting, we will add $10 and try again next meeting. Please have your National H.O.G. card with you at the meeting. Hope to see everyone there.
Please ride safe and responsible,
René Durham
Treasurer, Atlanta Chapter
Donna Schelhaas
Secretary, Atlanta Chapter
Matt Langley
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
Hone Your Riding Skills (Safe Rider Skills)
The HOG Safe Rider Skills Program offers up to $50 reimbursement (in the form of a HOG coupon) to HOG members who successfully complete an accredited Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider training course, including the Harley-Davidson Rider’s Edge® courses. We have such courses offered by Harley-Davidson of Atlanta; in fact, several Chapter Officers will be taking the Advanced Riders Skills Course on 9 June 2012. The cost of the course is $100 for HOG Members; so with the $50 reimbursement, it will only cost you $50. In addition to the $50 HOG coupon, you will receive a pin and patch featuring the “Safe Riders Skills” logo.
To claim your reimbursement you will need to complete the form located at: https://members.hog.com/website/protect_your_ride/forms/2012_Safe_Rider_Skills_Form.pdf. If you need assistance with the form, please do not hesitate to contact me. To qualify for the $50 coupon you must:
1. Be a current HOG member on the date the course began.
2. Send the proper documentation within three months of the course completion date.
3. Limited to reimbursement for one course annually with a maximum of $50.
After a minimum of 12 Atlanta chapter members, complete an accredited 2012 rider training course, and submit the proper paperwork, a Safe Riders Skills plaque will be sent to our sponsoring dealer, Harley-Davidson of Atlanta.
For more information about the Safe Rider Skills Program and other benefits/programs offered by HOG, review your 2012 Adventure Guide.
Mike Perdue
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Melissa Fuller
Activity Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Jesse Harris
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlanta Chapter
Michelle Conway
LOH Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Rick Parker
Head Photographer, Atlanta Chapter
Wendell King
Chaplain, Atlanta Chapter
Check the HOGWASH Web Pages Archives of the Atlanta Chapter Web page to read the History of the Atlanta Chapter.
B.K. Ellis
Historian, Atlanta Chapter
2nd Annual Inglett & Stubbs Charity Ride for Alzheimer May 12, 2012 9:00:00 AM
Begins at Killer Creek, registration at 9:00, and is a 100 mile poker run stopping at H-D of Cartersville, Toms Place, Earl Smalls, Hooters of Hiram and ending at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta.
Party at H-D Atlanta begins at 3:00 with music by Leadfoot.
For more information contact Donna at 678-770-2695 or email dhammett@inglettstubbs.com
Blake Gammill First Responders Memorial Ride May 19, 2012 10:00:00 AM H-D Atlanta Lithia Springs, GA
Beautiful 60 mile police escorted ride beginning and ending at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta.
Registration begins at 10:00 A.M. Live music, beer and food vendors.
All funds raised go to build a memorial Serenity Park for fallen Douglas County police, Fire, EMS, and Public Servants.
Sponsored by H-D Atlanta, American Legion Riders post 145, and Captain Herb Emory of WSB Radio.
501 Thornton Road // 770-944-1340
See hdatlanta.com or email jan@hdatlanta.com for more information.
Keep Email Address Updated!
If you have updated your e-mail address, PLEASE send me your new address. Please, keep you e-mail address up to date and stay informed! E-mail me at hog@bellsouth.net.
Thanks!!
B.K. Ellis
Pig Ride Legend
One Pig - steady cruising rides of relatively short distance, easy on the throttle, few curves, etc.
Two Pigs - a bit longer or have some curves but nothing too challenging.
Three Pigs - the ride should be of moderate difficulty.
Four and Five Pigs - rides with a high number of curves, long distance, saddle time, road conditions, speed, and weather.
Distillery Run
Come join Amanda and myself for a ride to the oldest whiskey distillery in the United States. Yes, I am talking about the world famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. We will arrive at the distillery by way of a scenic ride through Georgia and then into Tennessee. Part of the ride will be back roads and then some interstate, but the overall pace of this ride will be very leisure. We plan to arrive in Lynchburg around lunch time, spend some time in the historic square where there is a Harley-Davidson merchandise shop and tour the distillery.
After we spend the afternoon in Lynchburg, we will saddle up and head southwest to Huntsville, Alabama and stay the night. We have negotiated a rate for the group at the Best Western Plus in Huntsville at $75 night, plus tax for either, a king bed or two beds. When you call for reservations, let them know you are part of the Atlanta HOG group, and they will give you the group rate. This hotel is located near several restaurants, so once we arrive we can walk to eat dinner and relax for the evening.
On Sunday morning, we will enjoy the complimentary hot breakfast at the hotel and then head out for a leisure ride through Alabama. We plan to stop in Gadsden for lunch at Top of the River. This restaurant is famous for their fried catfish, jalapeno cornbread and coleslaw. They have a very extensive menu that will appeal to everyone.
Hotel Information:
Best Western Plus Rocket City Inn & Suites
6200 Torok Circle
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 837-7412
Matt Langley, Head Road Captain
Pub Ride During Thunder Beach
For anyone who is attending the Thunder Beach Spring rally, I will be leading a ride to McGuire’s Pub in Destin on Friday, May 4. This will be a 2-pig ride for lunch and a scenic ride back through north Florida. If you like Irish Pubs, then McGuire’s will be a treat. Come indulge yourself with the Corned Beef & Cabbage, their wonderful Ruben sandwich, or one of their large burgers. You will not be disappointed. We will meet at 10:30am in the Target parking lot at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida and leave at 11am. If you have any questions about the ride or meeting location, feel free to contact me on my cell. Hope to see everyone in Florida!
Matt Langley, Head Road Captain
770-356-5504
March Birthday Ride Recap
On March 25, we gathered for the March birthday ride to Red Robin. To my surprise we had an awesome turnout. We had 24 bikes and a total of 30 people. It is great to see that large of a turn out for a lunch ride. We rode through the Cobb, Fulton, and Coweta country side and arrived at Red Robin without incident. We enjoyed some great burgers and fellowship with our HOG family. Afterwards, we had a small group continue on to the Great South for the chapter picnic meeting while others headed on in other directions. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate in this ride. I hope to have high participation in all of our rides.
Don’t forget that, in April, the Fuller’s are leading us to Zorba’s in Cedartown for the April birthday ride. Then in May we will do a weeknight birthday ride to Taco Mac in Douglasville. I hope you all come out to join us.
Matt Langley, Head Road Captain
Daytona’s Bike Week “Loop Ride” Recap
Bike Week in Daytona this year was a great event, the weather was perfect and as always there were many more things to do than there was time to do them! Atlanta Chapter’s H.O.G. “Loop Ride” on Thursday was no exception to our motto, “ride and have fun”! The 20 mile ride through Tomoka State Park was as scenic as anyone could ask for. The four of us ended up at the High Tides Snack Shack in Flagler Beach for an awesome lunch before returning to the festivities in Daytona!
See ya there next year,
Chuck Fuller, Road Captain
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Please contact Rene' Durham at 770-944-1340 for more information or to place your ad today!
January 2012
01 Good Luck Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
07 Cornhole Practice
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Cornhole Practice
28 Road Captain's Meeting
February 2012
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Sweetheart Ride
13 Mexi-Monday Social
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Mardi Gras Ride
25 Doug's Ride
March 2012
03 HDA Blessing of the Bikes
06 NO Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09-18 FYI Daytona Bike Week
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Cheaha Mountain Ride
10 HDA Advance Riders Course
12 Mexi Monday Social
15 Loop Road Ride
15-17 HDA St. Patrick's Day Sale
17 Beth Barrett Memorial Ride
22 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Birthday Ride
31 HDA Winter Party
31 Cornhole Tournament
April 2012
01 April Fools Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HDA Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny 2:00 PM
09 Mexi Monday Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
15 Handguns & Harley Ride
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Birthday Ride
21 HDA Spring Hot Rods & Harleys
27 Move Night at the Pavilion
28 Backwards Ride
28 FYI Police Memorial Ride
29 Village Ride
May 2012
01 Atlanta Chapter Business MeetingJune 2012
01-02 FYI TN State HOG Rally
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Lynchburg Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Mexi Monday Social
17 John Morgan Memorial Ride
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 Move Night at the Pavilion
23 Lookout Mountain Ride
25 Million Mile Monday
July 2012
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
10 Sticky Fingers
09 Mexi Monday Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
27 Move Night at the Pavilion
August 2012
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11-12 Saddle & Paddle
13 Mexi Monday Social
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
24 Move Night at the Pavilion
25 Asheville/Biltmore Estate Ride
September 2012
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
06-08 GA State HOG Rally Hiawassee, GA
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Mexi Monday Social
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Move Night at the Pavilion
27-29 FYI NC State HOG Rally
29 Senioa Car Show
October 2012
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04-06 FYISC State HOG Rally
08 Mexi Monday Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 Twisted Kilt Ride
25 Haunted House Ride
26 Move Night at the Pavilion
26-28 Fall Leaf Ride
November 2012
03-04 Signal Mountain Ride
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 Mexi Monday Social
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
December 2012
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Mexi Monday Social
16 NO Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Merry Christmas
January 2013
01 New Years Day Good Luck Ride
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The Atlanta Chapter collects and stores the following information about you when you visit the Atlanta Chapter web site: the name of the domain from which you access the Internet (for example, aol.com, if you are connecting from an America Online account); the date and time you access the site; and the Internet address of the web site from which you linked directly to our site. The chapter uses this information to measure the number of visitors to the different sections of its site. This helps H.O.G. to make its site more responsive to its members and prospective members.
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