April 14, 2000
Charleston, SC Ride

Meet: 8:30 AM
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
Leave: 9:00 AM

Conyers Group
Meet: 9:15 AM
I-20 East, Exit 84, Salem Road
Chris Houghton and Steve Johnson, Ride Leaders

April 20, 2000
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Chapter Meeting

Meet: 7:30 PM
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
Cookout...Please bring a Covered Dish

April 22, 2000
LaPrades Lunch Ride

Meet: 9:30 AM
JC Penney's Paring Lot, Perimeter Mall
Leave: 10:00 AM

Meet: 8:30 AM
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
Leave 8:45 AM
Tommye Singerfoos, Ride Leader

Event Statement

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:

Closed events are those chapter events which are open to chapter members and one guest per member.
Member events are events that are open only to H.O.G. members.
Open events are those chapter events which are open to chapter members, national H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.

If you are interested in becoming a H.O.G. chapter member, contact Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

The Head HOG!

Hope everyone that was able to go Daytona had a great time and safe trip. I understand the weather was great.

During out last business meeting we created a committee to start the search for a location for the chapter Christmas party. The committee currently consists of Dick and Marci Cadou, Sharon Johnson, Ginger Gardiner and Rene' Durham. We a starting early hopefully to avoid any problems in locating and securing a site in plenty of time. Many of the places are reserved a year in advance. The committee will be looking for the criteria of having catering, DJ or band, and a reasonable cash bar in a private setting for members and their guest only. If any member has any suggestions please address them to the committee or any of the officers. We want it to be centrally located if possible because we have members all over the metro area.

We have lots of rides this year I know you will enjoy. Our next overnight rides will be Charleston, Alabama State Rally, and Myrtle Beach Bike Week. A reminder on the Charleston trip, Steve Johnson and Chris Houghton will be leading a group leaving H-D of Atlanta on April 14th at 9 AM. I will also have a second group meeting in Conyers at 9:15 AM to join the main group as they pass. See the Charleston Ride announcement for more details. The Alabama Rally Ride will meet at H-D of Atlanta, Friday, May 5th (See the article).

Members must play by rules was an article in the Chapter Officers Newsletter from H.O.G. and it addressed the following: You must be a member in good standing with National H.O.G. to be a member of a local chapter. Membership for the local chapter year runs from January 1st to December 31st each year. Membership for H.O.G. run from the date that you join for whatever period selected.

H.O.G. National notifies us of expirations and we send you a follow up notification that you must renew. Due to insurance and liability we will begin requesting both cards when you sign-in at rides and activities. Contest and Door Prizes are for our current members only. So PLEASE check your national card and make sure you are current.

I hope to see you all on the upcoming Charleston and Alabama rides. Riding season is upon us, Riding season is upon us!

Welcome New Members!

Here at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, the staff and Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. would like to welcome all these new members to the Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. They have all purchased a new motorcycle at our dearlership: Richard Aken, D.J. Anderson, Frank Bailey, W.L. Bennett, Karen Bina, Brent Blackman, Susan Brooks, Larry Brown, David Bums, Melinda Byess, Eddie Callahan, Kenneth Camp, Greory Clinton, Andy Cooper, Thomas Corcoran, Greg Craft, Dean Darbonne, Jack Dowling, Sabrina Dubyak, Ian Jay Evans, Raymond Fayet, Timothy J. Furr, James Furr, Jerome Gabbert, Thomas Gabey, James Garcia, Larry S. Garrett, Greg Gillis, Tony Gilmore, James Glazier, Robert glover, Lisa G. Gonzolez, Tim Grambley, James Groover, Jarnibeth Harris, Rebecca Hatfield, George Hatfield, Douglas Henry, William Hibberts, Michael Hilton, Gregory Hogle, Debra House, Gary Huffman, Tim Hunter, William Ison, Shari Jackson, Vance ennings, Thomas Johnson, Allen Kerbs, Michael Kersh, Lisa Keyes, Thomas King, James Korb, Steve Kyle, Ray Lang, John Lapaoja, Margie Lapaoja, Mike Lazear, Dell Leeman, James Lemon, David Marcotte, Don Massey, J.L. Mattingly, Jimmy McCallum, Samuel McCalvin, Lisa McNeel, Don Minter. Warren Morris, Danny Murphy, Terry Nestle, Arnold Wayne Nix, Terry Norton, Charles O'Bannon, Tommy Parris, Richard Phillips, Brad Ponder, James Pritchett, Usher Raymond, John Redlinger, Joseph Rollins, Greg Schults, Shane Scott, Darryl Shaw, Tony Sheppard, Mike Stapp, Robert Stewart, Rodney Still, Mike Turner, Ed Turner, Robert Wagner, Thomas Walberg, Bonnie Walgerg, Barbara Watkins, Earl Watts, Floyd Weaver, Philip Wilson.

AGAIN THANKS FROM THE STAFF OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF ATLANTA AND ATLANTA CHAPTER, H.O.G.

Ride Safe and Have Fun,

Dan Gardiner
Director,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Get Your Kicks On Route 66 Thursday, May 11, 2000

WOW!!! Have we got a treat for you!!! Some of you may have seen or even own a copy of a video that Harley-Davidson in 1996 called "Ridin' Route 66". I found out about this video from a book on the history of Harley-Davidson and in my hunt to get a copy (a story in itself), ran across the group who came up with the idea for the video and pitched it to H-D in Milwaukee.

The result was a "documentary" video which came out in late 1996 or early 1997 and covered some 400 plus bikers on their trip from Milwaukee to Chicago and on to Los Angeles. The Melia Design Group, from right here in Atlanta, are the ones who sold H-D on the idea and put together this video from some 50 hours of filming done on that ride.

Melia Design Group (Mike, DJ, and Jenifer) will be at our May 11th meeting to share with us this great story and to do a photographic presentation of Route 66, "The Mother Road". A lot us can remember the days of the old drive-ins, and roadside motels when features like color TV and swimming pools were a really big deal. So along with our regular meal, we will be serving up a big slice of vintage Americana for dessert...please join us for this very special presentation! Try to bring a guest or perhaps an inactive member and let's get the "riding juices" flowing!!

The meeting will run longer than usual, so plan accordingly; you won't want to miss this!!!! Remember, we meet May 11th. a week earlier than usual due to Myrtle Beach Bike Week.

Tom Singerfoos
Assistant Director,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

SECRETARY/TREASURER'S REPORT

Secretary's Report

Congratulations to Jim Sherrer for winning the 50/50 drawing and David Tegelaar, the Attendance Gift Certificate from Harley-Davidson of Atlanta. Please remember, you must be a current H.O.G. member to receive the Gift Certificate for the Attendance Drawing. Always have your National H.O.G. Card and Atlanta Chapter H.O.G. Card with you at all H.O.G. functions. If you have your cards you will not be asked to sign a release form. If you do not have your card you will be ask to SIGN A RELEASE FORM. Cards should be picked up from the shop. They will not be mailed!

Financial Report

March 1, 2000 Beginning Balance	$2,271.62
Income...Dues and 50/50	$1,565
Subtotal	$3,836.62
Paid Out	$1,343.80
April 1, 2000 Balance	$2,492.82

Rene' Durham
Secretary/Treasurer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

Ride Director's Report

Your Ride Director

I hope that everyone who went to Daytona had a good time! But now with that behind us, it's time to prepare for our annual trip to Charleston, SC. April 14th, 15th, and returning on April 16^th.

There will be a group meeting at 8:30 AM at the shop and that group will leave at 9:00 AM. Chris Houghton and I will be leading. We will be joined by the Southside group in Conyers at the Salem Road, Exit #84, I-20 East, led by Dan Gardiner. As we go by, they will join in behind us.

By now everyone should have made their reservations...if not, please contact Alison Mull at 770-486-1346, Alison has all the information and will be glad to help. Don't forget to have your bike serviced in plenty of time before the ride to help ensure a trouble-free trip. This has always been a very enjoyable ride. Charleston is full of good things to do....it's a fun thang! I hope to see you there.

We had five Friday lunch rides scheduled in March for those who have to work on Saturdays and Sundays. They all leave the shop at 11:00 AM. As I write this article, we have had two of them. The first was on the 3rd, with three bikes and three riders, and we did some back-roads riding through Douglas county and just into Carroll County into Villa Rica where we ate at the El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant...excellent Mexican food to top-off an great ride. The second was on the 10th...with only Sharon and I showing up. Both rides were a lot of fun. At this writing there are still three Friday Rides left .... and you are very welcome to join us.

April 22nd L.O.H. will have a ride going to LaPrades to eat lunch, if you've never been, you need to go on this one...it is a real treat! I will lead a group from the shop at 8:30 AM and join the North side group at 9:30 AM at Perimeter Mall, to be led by Tommye Sigerfoos. More information elsewhere in this newsletter concerning this ride.

Hotel Update from Alison Mull at 770-486-1346

Charleston Ride 4/14-4/16: Rooms may still be available, call Alison

Alabama State Rally 5/5-5/7: Call Alison for reservations.

Myrtle Beach 5/18-5/21: Waters Edge Condo in Garden City, 1 bedroom $94.00 per night plus tax, 2 bedroom $124.00 per night plus tax, daily maid service not provided, $100.00 deposit due April 1st, cancellation penalties apply, call Alison for reservations.

Macon Braves Ride 6/10-6/11: Fairfield Inn $59.00, Call Alison for reservations.

Georgia State Rally 9/21-9/24: Fairfield Inn $59.00, Call Alison for reservations by May 30th.

Alabama State Rally ride Friday, May 5, 2000

Alabama State Rally

Please Ride Responsibly,

Steve Johnson
Ride Director,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

LADIES OF HARLEY REPORT

LaPrade's Ride Reminder

Note Time Change!

L.O.H. will sponsor a ride to LaPrade's up on Lake Burton via GA Hwy 197 for a great day of riding and some fantastic eating-all you can eat, family style!!!! We will be served at the 12:30 sitting. Lunch is $10.95 + 15% gratuity.

Date: Saturday, April 22nd
Meeting Time/Location: 9:30 AM, JC Penney @ Perimeter Mall".
Route coverage and safety briefing.
Departure: 10:00 AM

Arrive with a full tank of gas...there is an Exxon station right across the street from JC Penney.

** 8:30 AM...a group will meet at H-D of Atlanta and ride to Perimeter Mall.

Ride Leader: Tommye Sigerfoos

"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"

7th ANNUAL MACON BRAVES RIDE

Join us for an L.O.H. sponsored evening of "old fashioned" baseball, where the fans are nearly right down on the field, as the Macon Braves take on the Charleston River Dogs the night of June 10th. We will be staying overnight at the Quality Inn in Macon, and having a good meal before the game, so possibly all you will need to "round out" your evening (or tummy) will be some cotton candy or ice cream at the game (food prizes are also given at the game based on how loud fans can get, so bring your best cheering voices!). This is a lot of fun and provides an element of closeness to the actual game you can't get at "The Ted" here in Atlanta, and you don't have to mortgage your home to get into the game, either!

The ride features a relaxing trip through several small towns with historic homes and provides for a fun, relaxed weekend. Hope you can join us for fun and baseball!

Alison Mull is working on the hotels and details will follow in the May HOGWASH. Admission to the ball game is around $5.00.

Meeting Date/Location: Saturday, June 10th @ Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA
Meeting Time: 3:00 PM Sign In/Route Coverage/Safety Briefing
Departure: 3:30PM
Ride Leaders: Tommye and Tom Sigerfoos

RIVER RAFTING RIDES PLANNED

We've got two "Saddle 'N Paddle" rides on our calendar for this year. The first of these is in June and the second one is set for July.

NANTAHALA RIVER

June 23-25: The Ladies of Harley are sponsoring this trip in which we will raft the Nantahala River in scenic western North Carolina. This river is easy and well suited for beginners with only Class I-III rapids to contend with. We will leave on Friday, June 23rd around 1:00 PM and return on Sunday June 25th. The raft trip is set for 9:00 AM on Saturday, the 24th.

Trip details:

• We have 30 spaces reserved for the raft trip.

• Cost of raft trip is $31.00 per person; money is due by May 23^rd!

Sign up and pay at the shop. Make checks payable to Nantahala Outdoor Center. A river raft trip waiver must be signed. Rene' has these and you can sign this when you make your payment. Accommodations are at the Sleep Inn, Bryson City, NC. We have 25 rooms and we could only get rooms with I queen bed per room. Contact Alison Mull at (770) 486-8232 to make reservations/cancellations. Unused rooms will be canceled May 29th, 2000.

For those who want to ride but not raft, Cherokee, NC is only II miles further up the road. More detailed information will be in the May edition of HOGWASH.

Date: Friday, June 23rd
Meeting Place: JC Penney, Perimeter Mall (1-285 at Ashford Dunwoody Rd.)
Meeting Time: 1:00PM; Check In/Route Coverage/Safety Briefing
Departure: 1:30 PM

Ride Leaders: Tommye and Tom Sigerfoos

Tommye Singerfoos
Ladies of Harley Officer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

SAFETY OFFICER'S REPORT

The Safety HOG!

No report submitted this month.

David Gilmer
Safety Officer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

Activities Officer's Report

Taco Mac Ride

The Taco Mac ride was a little cold but we still had a good time. We had 11 bikes with a few more joining us at Taco Mac. The food is always and the Daytona 500 was on all the TVs including the 10 feet projectors.

Daytona Bike Week

Daytona, the weather was as good as it gets. Around 80 during the day and 60 at night equals the best weather in years. No rain, no cold, no wind, just beautiful sunny days. This year Karen and I had a house less than 2 miles from Daytona H-D, with all the conveniences it was perfect. Even David Gilmer stopped by for a night. The only down side was the number of people killed (13). I can't say enough about safe riding. After reading the circumstances surrounding some of these accidents, I can only wonder about what some of these folks were thinking. It's bad enough when cars hit us but a lot of these deaths were due to the bikers not using their heads. Please everyone ride safe and when you get around otherers, remember, we ride in large groups all the time, but not all riders are use to doing this. Don't get in a hurry, look out for each other, and always stay safe.

Chapter Ride /Attendance Contest

Just a reminder don't forget about the Chapter Ride / Attendance contest. To win you need to come to the meetings and have some fun on the rides. It looks like we will have leather jackets for prizes. Keep in mind I use the sign in sheets to keep track of the rides and attendance, so don't forget to always sign in and try to make sure I can read your handwriting. See you on the road.

Mike Volk
Activities Officer,
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

Road Trip(s)

Friday, May 5th I will be leading the Chapter ride to the Alabama State Rally. We will meet at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta to sign in at 9:45 AM and leave sharply at l0 AM. We will make only one gas stop on the way. The Ride will conclude at Ramada Limited Motel in Pelham, Alabama. We will be returning on Sunday, May 7th. The motel was booked early and we have members at other locations so be sure you know what exit your motel is on. You may try after the closing date of March 20th at the Ramada Limited to see if there are any cancellations. Hope to see you on the ride.

Dan Gardiner,
Ride Leader

Alabama State Rally Day Ride Saturday May 6, 2000

We will also be having a day ride on Saturday, May 6, 2000 to the Alabama State Rally. Meet at I-20, Exit 30, Post Road at the Texaco Station (left turn at exit) at 9 AM.

Dick Cadou,
Ride Leader

Cinco De Mayo Ride, Saturday May 13, 2000

On Saturday, May 13th, we will join in spirit (although we're a week late) with the Mexican celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican militia victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and a brief period of independence from French rule. We will celebrate the independent spirit we feel every time we mount our Harleys and our own brief period of independence from work (yay-it's the week end!!).

Join us for a ride that will take us north along back roads and end up at the La Paz Mexican restaurant at Town Lake, right off I-575 for a 2:00 PM lunch. Our route will leave the shop and take us through Villa Rica, Rockmart and Cartersville (about 95 miles). The food here is excellent and features some dishes not found in many other Mexican restaurants - my favorite are the Shrimp Enchiladas with black beans, along with fantastic margaritas and cold beer (the ride will "officially" end here). The restaurant itself sits atop a hill providing a scenic view of the area and I will ask that we be seated outside on the covered patio. We hope you will join us for a fun ride and some good food.

Meeting Date/Location: Saturday, May 13th at H-D Atlanta
Meeting Time: 10:30AM Sign In/Route Coverage/Safety Briefing
Departure Time: 11:00 AM

NOTE: the "Western" group can meet us at the junction of US 78 and GA 101 in Villa Rica...no need to come to H-D and then ride back home again.

Myrtle Beach Bike Week, May 18-21,2000

Join our Atlanta Chapter in Myrtle Beach, SC for Bike Week festivities. Please make your reservations early! Call Allison Mull (770-486-8232) for reservations. I will be leaving H-D of Atlanta and traveling to the East side of Atlanta for a second pick-up for folks who want to start there. Meeting at I-20, Exit 84, Salem Road in the Winn-Dixie Shopping center across from the AT&T Building. Look in the May HOGWASH for further ride details.

Dick Cadou,
Ride Captain

2000 Tentative Events Schedule
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G.

January 2000

February 2000

March 2000

April 2000

May 2000

June 2000

July 2000

August 2000

September 2000

October 2000

November 2000

December 2000

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