June 1-3, 2006
FYI...AL State HOG Rally
June 3, 2006
Sticky Fingers Chattanooga, TN
Meet: 8:30 AM
HDA
Leave: 9:00 AM
Road Captain: Scott Vandiver
Ride Rating: 4 Pigs
Riders Reward Event
June 4, 2006
Buttler's Mill
Meet: 10:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 10:30 AM
Road Captain: Gene Williams
Ride Rating: 2 Pigs
Riders Reward Event
June 6, 2006
Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
Meet: 7:00 PM
BBQ House
Next door to Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
All Members Welcome
Riders Reward Event
June 9, 2006
NC State HOG Rally
Meet: 9:00 AM
QT Hwy. 61/278 Dallas, GA
Leave: 9:30 AM
Road Captain: Ed Chowning
Ride Rating: 5 Pigs
Riders Reward Event
June 10, 2006
HOGWASH Articles Due
June 10, 2006
North GA Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Meet: 8:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 8:30 AM
Road Captain: Tom Arnold
Ride Rating: 5 Pigs
Riders Reward Event
June 11, 2006
2006 Rolling for MDA
Meet: 10:30 AM
HDA
Leave: 11:00 PM
Road Captain: Terri Varnum
Ride Rating: 2 Pigs
Riders Reward Event
June 15, 2006
Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
Meet: 7:00 PM
HDA Pavilion
Riders Reward Event
June 18, 2006
Father's Day Ride
Meet: 10:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 10:30 AM
Road Captain: Chris Robey
Ride Rating: 2 Pigs
Riders Reward Event
June 24, 2006
Dillard House
Meet: 9:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 9:30 AM
Road Captain: Diana Bodden
Ride Rating: 3 Pig
Riders Reward Event
Experience the Atlanta Chapter
in 2006
Ride and Have Fun!
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. member, contact
Rene' Durham, or call 770-944-1340
MISSION STATEMENT
Atlanta Chapter provides members with exciting, safe, organized riding activities and
social events to expand horizons, fulfill dreams, and create lifelong memories through personal relationships forged in iron and steel.
MEMBER BENEFIT CHANGE
NEW RIDER REWARDS PROGRAM
Ronnie Godwin, General Manager Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
I want to take a moment to let you all know that in 2006 Harley-Davidson of Atlanta is launching a Rider Rewards Program. This program is designed to reward those customers who are most deserving. Consequently, customers who do more business with Harley-Davidson of Atlanta will reap more benefits as a result of the program.
In the past, many have only joined the Atlanta Chapter merely to receive a discount anytime and every time they made a purchase at the dealership. To many, the Chapter is known only as a discount club. This has removed the true purpose and meaning behind what H.O.G. chapters are really about. Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the National Chapter both discourage
dealers from having an across the board discount for H.O.G. members for this very reason. In keeping with the factory and National Chapters recommendations, we are amending our store’s discount and rewards programs.
The Rider Rewards Program will be available to our entire customer base, including our Chapter members. The Rider Rewards Program will be included FREE OF CHARGE as a part of active chapter membership. For non-chapter members there will be a cost to be a member of the Rider Rewards Program. Non-chapter members will have to acquire their Loyalty card for $9.95 annually or $39.95 for a lifetime membership.
The program is a way for Harley-Davidson of Atlanta customers to earn credit toward future purchases. Each time you make a purchase in MotorClothes, Parts and Accessories and the Service department you will earn a percentage back of every dollar spent. Moreover, points will be earned on qualifying merchandise only. Chapter members will also receive points for their participation in Chapter or dealership sanctioned events and functions (e.g., chapter meetings,
chapter rides, socials, volunteer time, etc.).
The Rider Rewards Program will begin in January 2006. We are looking forward to implementing this new program. We are confident you will find this Riders Reward program to be rewarding to you.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Last month I told ya’ll about Steve and his brain tumor. He call’s it Fred! Anyway just to update
you, Steve is recovering and doing well. He is in school with me this week and we plan to ride our
Harleys to class this Friday. By the time you read this hopefully Steve and I will have had a few
more rides together. He actually played golf the other day. Other than being tired due to recent
lack of activity he did fine.
In this month’s article I am going to use a practice commonly used by politicians. No, I’m not
going to tell you a lie to try and get elected to something. I’m going to give you a State of the
Chapter address. Last month we held our first out door Chapter meeting for the year. Having had
the first three in the restaurant and feeling a little crowded it was nice to get outside in our own
place. Where were you? We currently have more than 200 members. At this meeting we had only
39 members. Maybe it was the weather. There were severe thunderstorms approaching. They
weren’t due to arrive until after the meeting. (We planned it that way.) And arrive they did. About
the time we were finishing eating the storms hit and several of us were stuck under the pavilion
until we could get the equipment covered and put away. In case you didn’t know, the Chapter has
a really nice sound and video system that we use to present the monthly meetings in a more
entertaining, interesting and informative format.
We, as your Chapter officers, listen to you and we continuously try to make the Chapter better and
the meetings more fun. We wonder what else we can do when only 39 members show up. Starting
with the May meeting, we thought we’d have a theme for each meeting. May’s meeting, if you
weren’t there, had a Memorial Day theme where we honored our Military. In July of course it will
be an Independence Day theme. This is just a couple so if you have an idea for a theme then let
one of us know!
The Chapter has more than 200 members. We are in good financial shape. We have a first class
sound and video system. We have good Leaders, good Ride Captains, good rides, and great
volunteers. We have fun. If you haven’t been to a meeting or an activity in a while come on out
and see what you’ve been missing. You can help us get even better.
Hope to see you soon,
Tom Arnold, Director Atlanta Chapter
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Scott Vandiver
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
SECRETARY/TREASURER'S REPORT
Please ride safe and responsible.
Rene' Durham
Secretary/Treasurer, Atlanta Chapter
HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN'S REPORT
Road Captain of the Month
April’s Road Captain of the Month is Diana Bodden. Once again thanks Diana for all you do for
the Chapter.
June Already
Here it is June already. This year is flying by. I just returned from Panama City and Thunder
Beach. It was a great ride and a fun weekend. Even with some rain showers I was thinking how
great it is to be out on the road. How many of you get the chance to jump on the bike for a
weekend trip? If you haven’t lately you should make the time. Plan a weekend and hit the
gorgeous back roads of your choice. If you have a place but need a route, feel free to contact a
Road Captain or myself to help you out. If you don’t have a route or a destination, just point the
bike in a direction and find yourself a new favorite place.
The Chapter is always looking for new Road Captains. If you are interested please let me or one of
the other officers know.
Chris Robey
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
SAFETY OFFICER'S REPORT
SAFETY OFFICER’S REPORT
Until we ride again.
Gary Langmaid
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Please Don't Drink and Ride!
Friends Don't Let Friends Ride Drunk!
PHOTOGRAPHER'S REPORT
Corolla Vandiver
Photographer, Atlanta Chapter
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER'S REPORT
Todd Graham
Membership Officer, Atlanta Chapter
WEB MASTER'S REPORT
Atlanta Chapter Web Page
Due to a review of our web page by national H.O.G., I have had to do some changing. I will no longer list chapter members’ birthdays on the web page. They will still be in the HOGWASH and on the web page in the HOGWASH Print as Mailed. I had to move the HOGWASH Archives and the HOGWASH Print as Mailed to a password-protected page. You will need a UserId and password to access these pages. I will print the UserId and password in the HOGWASH each month so you will have access to these pages. This is security protection for our members who names and email addresses appear in past and/or current publications. This does not apply to chapter officer/road captains per national H.O.G. This information is for Atlanta Chapter members ONLY and is not to be disseminated to NON-Chapter Members. These changes only apply to the web site. The HOGWASH publication will remain the same.
Keep Email Address Updated!
If you have updated your e-mail address, PLEASE send me your new address. I get several undeliverable e-mail messages each time I send a message updating members on up coming or changed events. Please, keep you e-mail address up to date and stay informed! E-mail me at hog@mindspring.com. Thanks!!
Atlanta Chapter on Yahoo!
Atlanta Chapter has a "Club Address" on Yahoo at the following URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlantachapterhog
Please, check it out! You will be able to post messages and upload pictures. You will have to register to sign on. When you register, please give you "Real Name". That way other members will recognize your name and be able to e-mail you as a member of the Atlanta Chapter and not someone in Kalamazoo. If you have problems, e-mail me and I will try and help.
Chris Robey will keep the calendar up to date, so there is no need to miss an important event date. If you have concerns about the status of a ride, PLEASE, call the Road Captain listed for the ride.
This does not replace our HOGWASH Web Page,
www.atlantahog.com or the HOGWASH Newsletter, just another e-service of the Atlanta Chapter.
B.K. Ellis
Web Master, Atlanta Chapter
POTPOURRI
May was Motorcycle Awareness Month
I saw you; hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But, you didn't see me put an
extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.
I saw you; pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But, you didn't see
me playing Santa at the local mall.
I saw you; change your mind about going into the restaurant. But, you didn't see me attending a
meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.
I saw you; roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by. But, you didn't see me
driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.
I saw you; frown at me when I smiled at your children. But, you didn't see me when I took time
off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you; stare at my long hair. But, you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for
Locks of Love.
I saw you; roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves. But, you didn't see me and my brothers
donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.
I saw you; look in fright at my tattoos. But, you didn't see me cry as my children where born and
have their names written over and in my heart.
I saw you; change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But, you didn't see me going home to
be with my family.
I saw you; complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But, you didn't see me when you
were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.
I saw you; yelling at your kids in the car. But, you didn't see me pat my child's hands, knowing he
was safe behind me.
I saw you; reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But, you didn't see me
squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you; race down the road in the rain. But, you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son
could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you; run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But, you didn't see me trying to
turn right.
I saw you; cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But, you didn't see me leave
the road.
I saw you; waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you; go home to your family. But, you didn't see me. Because, I died that day you cut me
off.
I was just a biker, a person with friends and a family. But, you didn't see me.
Author unknown.
Courtesy, David Devlin, Member
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.
MEMBER COMMENT
ROAD TRIP
NC State Hog Rally
We will meet at the QT on Hwy. 61 and 278 in Dallas June 9 at 9:00 a.m. and leave at 9:30 a.m.
We will take back roads used for "Ed's Compass Ride" with the one lane wood bridge. to
Andrews, NC. We will stop for lunch and head to Asheville from there. While in Andrews we will
visit the future home of a motorcycle resort and camp ground on the Valley River. If we have time
we will stop at Cherokee Cycles, a Harley after market shop. On Saturday I plan to go to the rally
and Biltmore House. You can come or make your own plans for Saturday. On Sunday some of us
will ride back to Andrews for a party at future Motor Cycle Resort and ride home Monday. All
who make the ride are invited.
You can check out the NC State Hog Rally at ncstatehogrally.com. It should be a great time. We
stay at the Comfort Inn (828-254-4311). Last check they still had a few rooms. Ask for Hot Detail Rate or see
website for other hotels in the area. If you come to the party in Andrews for Sunday night, you can
stay at the Andrews Valley Inn (888-777-7901). Tell them you are with the Atlanta Hog Group.
June 11’s rate is $64.00 per night.
Ride Hard and Long,
Ed Chowning, Road Captain
Don’t Forget!
PLEASE join me on Sunday, June 11 for the “2006 Rolling on for MDA ride.” My ride will meet
at the Dealership at 10:30 a.m. and leave at 11:00 a.m. The official ride will start and end at the
Marietta Square. There will be food, a live band, a bike show, vendor booths, raffle prizes, awards
and much more.
The entry fee is $40 per person. The supporter will receive (1) entry for the ride, (1) ride pin, (1)
goodie bag, lunch and (5) raffle tickets for prizes to be given away after the ride. (THIS IS A TAX
DEDUCTIBLE DONATION!) There are several other levels of support.
YOU can make a difference. Please come out and support YOUR Chapter as we support this
charity.
If you have questions please feel free to call or email me. terrin2hd@bellsouth.net / 770-947-6839
Thank You,
Terri Varnum, Road Captain
Father’s Day Lunch Ride
On June 18 I will be leading a lunch ride for Father’s Day. Meet at HDA at 10:00 a.m. We will
leave at 10:30 a.m. I am planning to go to the Frontier House in Rockmart again this year. We
should arrive around noon. Start Father’s Day the way you would want to start every day, with a
ride on your Harley.
Chris Robey, Road Captain
ROAD TRIP RECAP
High Falls Ride Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out for my ride in April to High Falls. The weather was awesome
and so was lunch at Buckner’s. My thanks to fellow Road Captains Scott Vandiver and Andy
Andresen for their help and Harry Coggins who fulfilled one of his requirements to become a
Road Captain.
Terri Varnum, Road Captain
Thunder Beach Recap
Plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and good friends made for a great trip to Panama City
Beach for the 8th Annual Thunder Beach Rally. A great time was had by all! Skeeter and Sybil,
Joel and Kim Green, Chris Robey and Lori, and Tom Arnold, thanks for coming along! I enjoyed
riding with all of you and look forward to the next one. Special thanks go to Skeeter (Jim
McDowell) for riding sweep most of the way, then leading us from Dothan to PCB. Thanks go to
Tom for riding sweep when Skeeter was leading!
David Trefzger, Road Captain
ADVERTISING IN THE HOGWASH
Atlanta Chapter is accepting business and personal advertisements for the HOGWASH! What a great way to promote your business, organization, service or personal information to all Atlanta Chapter members each month!
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Please contact Rene' Durham at 770-944-1340 for more information or to place your ad today!
TENTATIVE EVENTS SCHEDULE, 2006
ATLANTA CHAPTER
January 2006
01 New Years Day Good Luck Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
28 Impromptu Ride
February 2006
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 Sweet Heart Ride
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Group Ride for Beginners
25 Dinner Ride
March 2006
03-12 FYI...Daytona Bike Week
04 Cheaha Mountain Ride
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Julian's Social Ormond Beach, FL
10 Deck Social Port Orange, FL
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Blue Willow Inn
17-19 FYI...Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
19 International Motorcycle Show Ride
25 New Road Captains Meeting
25 Group Riding 101
April 2006
01 Horse Shoe Bend Ride
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
15 High Falls State Park Ride
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 Ride for Beginners
29 Reynold's Drag Races
May 2006
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04-07 Thunderbeach Ride Panama City Beach, FL
06 Top Gun Ride for Children
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
13 Ride to Live
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 29 Dreams Ride
June 2006
01-03 FYI...AL State H.O.G. Rally
03 Sticky Fingers Chattanooga, TN
04 Butler's Mill Ride
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
08-11 NC State HOG Rally Ride
08-10 FYI...NC State H.O.G. Rally
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 North GA Blue Ridge Scenic RR
11 2006 Rolling For MDA
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Father's Day Ride
24 Dillard House Ride
30 FYI...Club HOG Billings, MT
July 2006
01 FYI...Club HOG Billings, MT
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
09 Fibber's Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 Group Ride for Beginners
August 2006
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09-12 FYI...TN State H.O.G. Rally
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
September 2006
02 Cloudland Canyon Ride
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
07-09 GA State H.O.G. Rally Ride
09 Barber's Motorcycle Museum Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
16 Helen Ride
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21-23 FYI...SC State H.O.G. Rally
30 Desoto Caverns Ride
October 2006
01 MOD Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Beginners Ride Apple Fest
22 Chiha Harvest Fair
28 Helen Ride
November 2006
04 Impromptu Ride
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
December 2006
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
08 Christmas Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
16 SHARE House Toy Ride
21 NO! Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
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