August 5, 2007
HOGWASH Articles Due
August 7, 2007
Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
Meet: 7:00 PM
BBQ House
Next door to Harley-Davidson of Atlanta
All Members Welcome
Rider's Reward Event
August 10-12, 2007
Southern Highroads
Meet: 1:00 PM
Chevron Station I-75 N Exit 271
Leave: 1:30 PM
Road Captain: Tom Sigerfoos
Ride Rating: 5-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
August 12, 2007
Fuddruckers
Meet: 4:30 PM
HDA
Leave: 5:00 PM
Road Captain: Terri Varnum
Ride Rating: 2-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
August 16, 2007
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
Meet: 7:00 PM
HDA Pavilion
Rider's Reward Event
August 18, 2007
Montana Saloon and Grill
Meet: 10:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 10:30 AM
Road Captain: Chris Robey
Ride Rating: 3-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
August 24-25, 2007
Club H.O.G. 24th Annual Rally
Knoxville, TN
August 25, 2007
Rumbel on Noble
Meet: 2:30 PM
HDA
Leave: 3:00 PM
Road Captain: Bobby Conway
Ride Rating: 3-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
August 30, 2007
Sonic Social
Meet: 7:30 PM
Sonic Drive Inn
Carrollton, GA
Experience the Atlanta Chapter
in 2007
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'S REWARDS PROGRAM
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's 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's 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's Rewards Program will begin in January 2006. We are looking forward to implementing this new program. We are confident you will find this Rider's Reward program to be rewarding to you.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Thoughts from Tom
Sometimes I just have to ask. Where are you? Where have you been? What have you been
doing? What do you want? What can we do? You see at last month’s Chapter meeting I just kind
of stepped back and listened to everything our Chapter had going on and coming up. All the
rides and activities that are in our Chapter’s future and what we have had going on so far this
year. We have approximately 250 members and yet we only see about 30 or so at the meetings.
We took your advice and we made the meetings shorter. We tried to make them more
entertaining with the Power Point presentation. We even began providing the meal again. You
still don’t come.
I know that some people are unable to attend due to work schedules, others due to your distance
from the dealership, etc. I just want you all to know we miss you at the meetings.
We had the Chapter picnic last weekend and 20 people showed up. Yeah the weather was a little
iffy. We did get rained on but hey; you have to wash the bike sometime. Once we arrived at
Carter’s Lake it was dry the entire time. Well that is until Rene got us started with the games.
We did the water balloon toss and a few people got wet. We had fun. There was a lot of laughter.
We also have more activities, rides on our calendar than any other Chapter I know. The Road
Captains, especially our Head Road Captain Chris Robey, work their butts off to provide good
rides.
On July 28, we will have the First Annual Ms. Harley-Davidson of Atlanta contest along with a
Bike Show. Then we have the State Rally in Macon and then the National Rally in Knoxville.
So you see there is always something going on with this Chapter that should interest you. I mean
isn’t that why you bought a Harley and joined the Chapter, to ride and have fun. Our goal is to
provide you with these opportunities. I hope to see you soon at one of the many Chapter
activities.
Ride for Fun,
Tom Arnold
Director, Atlanta Chapter
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
15th Annual Georgia State H.O.G. Rally
Rock, Roll, and Rumble in Macon, GA. Smack dab in the center of Georgia, Macon has oodles to
offer. Tasty Food, rich history, soulful music, and great riding are just a few of the things you'll
find in Macon. From Nu-Way Weiners to Lane Peaches you'll find tasty eats in Macon.
Interested in history? Try a visit to the Hay House, the Tubman Museum or the GA Sports Hall
of Fame. This is an excerpt from the rally website.
Corolla and I were recently entertained by the Rally Committee and some Macon officials. We
are getting more enthusiastic about the Rally.
Since we all like to eat, drink and be merry you will surely enjoy the “First Friday” celebration in downtown Macon. This is a big street party where two city blocks are closed off for a street party. In September HOG is the Honored Guest. Imagine a city throwing a street party for HOG.
There will be live music and food in several locations. Macon relaxes the liquor laws (just a bit)
for this street party from 4-10 pm. The parade of bikes will start at the Central City Park and ride
through Macon and end up at the street party. For the duration of the Rally there will be a
Trolley provided from the Host Hotel to several locations downtown as well as to the field event
location and parade staging area if you decide to let someone else drive. (The Trolley is free of
charge to registered Rally participants.)
The Host Hotel has secure parking for the Rally. There are guided rides everyday to places like
Andersonville POW Camp, Julliette for Fried Green Tomatoes, the Air and Space Museum in
Warner Robbins. There are several Museums in Macon: the GA Music Hall of Fame and the GA
Sports Hall of Fame and the Tubman Museum. Several historic homes like the Hay House are
available for tours. The Macon Dealer has events planned at their location as well. They will
have vendors like Drag Specialties on site, as well as food and music. There are several different
games planned this year, both with a bike and without.
Let’s Rock Roll and Rumble in Macon.
www.gastatehogrally.com
Scott Vandiver
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
SECRETARY/TREASURER'S REPORT
Macon, Georgia September 6-9, 2007
$40 per H.O.G. member
$40 per guest
Don’t forget to pre-register by July 19.
One guest per H.O.G. member
Many things will be different. Yes! There are things to do in Macon.
Check the website www.gastatehogrally.com
Please ride safe and responsible,
Rene' Durham
Secretary/Treasurer, Atlanta Chapter
2007 GA State Rally Treasurer
HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN'S REPORT
A Word from Chris
June’s Road Captain of the month is Diana Bodden. Thanks Diana for all you do for the
Chapter.
H.O.G. on the Web
If you are reading this then you are probably a member of the Atlanta Chapter, HOG. That also
means you are a member of national HOG. This brings to you lots of benefits to help you in your
riding adventures. Are you registered on the H.O.G. internet site? If not go to your computer
right now. Just key in www.hog.com. You will automatically be taken where you need to be.
There is everything you need to plan a ride, volunteer, or just read some exciting stories. There
are contests and ways to help you mark mileage milestones and keep up with all H.O.G. events
big and small. If you are going to an area you don’t know, you could locate a H.O.G. Chapter for
suggestions of rides and sites to see. There is a map program to help you plan your ride as well
as suggestions on how to pack, where to stay and even what the laws are in different States.
H.O.G. can help you ship your bike, rent a bike, and even help you find a place to stay. There is
more. I just wanted to hit the high points. Check it out. I hope it will enhance your riding
experience.
See you on the next Ride,
Chris Robey
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
SAFETY OFFICER'S REPORT
Safety Corner
How's Your Butt?
Now here's an article I never thought I would touch! Is your booty red, raw, or just really sore
after a long ride? Well for those of you who have completed an excursion just slightly longer
than the posterior region agreed with, maybe some preplanning could help prevent future
wretchedness. You could soak the rear anatomy in Epsom Salt for an hour before a ride. Not
convenient? You could have your friend (preferably the spouse) paint your buttocks with an
over-the-counter topical anesthetic. Or you might have a doctor give you a shot with Lidocaine
or some other type anesthetic that will “numb it all!” These of course are very limited
countermeasures and I'm not sure that any of them work well for more than a couple hours, if at
all. Some long distance riders just ride until the rear end goes numb. Then it's no big deal since
you can't feel a thing - until the senses return. Then, look out Mommy.
There are several butt pads, gel pads, sheep skin covers and other remedies in the marketplace
that give some great relief for the long hauls. But, they can be expensive.
Wearing seamless drawers (that's underwear to the Yankees) will prevent creases where there
shouldn't be creases - on you. Ouch, ouch, hurt! A cheap solution is to lather up with either
Vaseline or even better, Gold Bond, a medicated cream that contains the soothing ingredient
menthol. (Guys the location of non-application is critical). I personally like to carry the Gold
Bond in my ditty bag. Let me forewarn - you don't want to get it confused with your toothpaste!
Ask me how I know.
Creams will give your buns the “slickum” just like the oil in the engine, less friction = less wear = less pain.
If you're wondering how all this relates to safety ask yourself this question:
Can one be at ease and focused on the ride if misery dominates your thoughts? Think ahead
expect to be comfortable if you plan ahead. Remember: "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail".
properly clothed (layering is supreme), correct footwear (no flip flops), hydrated (before, during,
and after), fed (not over or under), appropriate alcohol content (0%), suitable attitude J; happy
butt J. It all adds up to success!
Now I'm not referring to the above when I say, keep the shiny side up.
Keep the shiny side up -- ride safely,
Andy Andresen
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Please Don't Drink and Ride!
Friends Don't Let Friends Ride Drunk!
ACTIVITY OFFICER'S REPORT
Terri Varnium
Activity Officer, Atlanta Chapter
PHOTOGRAPHER'S REPORT
Corolla Vandiver
Photographer, Atlanta Chapter
Atlanta Chapter Picture Gallery
Pictures by Corolla Vandiver
Atlanta Chapter, H.O.G. Members Only
See your August HOGWASH for instructions.
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER'S REPORT
MIchelle Conway
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!!
B.K. Ellis
Web Master, Atlanta Chapter
POTPOURRI
Carr Plans Ulysses Odyssey
Lithia Springs, GA -- June 8, 2007
Weekend motorcycle rides on rural mountain roads are usually filled with fun and packed with adventure. But how about a ride from Usuhuaia, Argentina, the southernmost tip of South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, the northernmost tip of North America? Under the auspices of
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, this not-for-profit event is being called the Ulysses Odyssey Project. Like Homer’s mythical Ulysses and his famous Odyssey, Chris Carr of HDA is planning such a trip in August of this year. Carr, piloting a Buell Ulysses XB12X motorcycle, said “The trip is designed to accomplish two purposes: to set a new world record for the distance and to strengthen the American Cancer Society. Beginning August 15, 2007, Carr will cover approximately 17,000 grueling miles and cross thirteen countries in South America, Central America, Mexico, and North America.
Asked why he chose the Buell XB12X, also known as the Buell Ulysses, he said “because it is that special kind of machine that’s equally at home on Alaska’s treacherous Dalton Highway as well as the hairpin mountain curves of Chile and Peru.” He explained that the Buell’s “increased suspension travel and great ground clearance will give me the performance needed for the trip no matter how challenging the roads become.” Buell Motors, owned by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company in Milwaukee, WI, is also excited about the project. Paul James, Director of Marketing Communications for Buell added “The high handlebars and neutrally centered foot pegs will offer Chris lots of leverage for negotiating curves and turns. It will also have a headlight grill, hand guards, and frame pucks to make it the most practical choice for the trip.” While extra fuel will be carried in special containers, the 4.4-gallon fuel tank will mean fewer stops for refueling. Finally, the Ulysses XB12X will be outfitted with special racks and packs, navigation and satellite communication systems and other accessories needed for the ride. Hot
Grips® is providing hand-warmer grips for the handlebars and Pirelli is providing special tires
needed for the many difficult roads, including dirt, gravel and crushed stone. Other sponsors
include Motorola/Iridium, Pacer Fuels, GPS Systems of North America, PIAA USA, Tourmaster, Drag Specialties, Garmin, Hapag-Lloyd, Scorpion Helmets, and the Latin American Motorcycle Association.
Eddie and Chris Houghton, owners of Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, said “we’re especially pleased to support a project that will aid the American Cancer Society as well as promote the quality and performance of the amazing Buell motorcycle.”
A website, www.twowheeladventures.com currently in development, is being established so
supporters and sponsors will be able to monitor Chris’ progress. After the trip, a documentary
DVD will be available as well as on-site visits and a book detailing the experience. For
additional information contact Larry Marquit, Director of Project Marketing and
Communications at mktljm@langate.gsu.edu
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
Fuddruckers Ride
Please join me on Sunday, August 12 for a dinner ride to the Fuddruckers in Cartersville. We
will meet at 4:30 p.m. and leave at 5:00 p.m. from HDA. This is a 2-pig ride. I hope that you can
make it!
Terri Varnum, Road Captain
Montana Saloon & Grill
On August 18, I will be leading a ride to Montana Saloon & Grill in Lincoln, AL, near the
Talladega Speedway. We will meet at the dealership at 10:00 a.m. and leave at 10:30 a.m. Come
join me for a great back road ride and a great lunch. The Montana Saloon & Grill has a great
atmosphere and reasonable prices, check out their website www.montanasaloongrill.com. I hope
to see you all at the dealership.
Chris Robey, Head Road Captain
Rumble on Noble Ride
On August 25 we will be going to Anniston, AL for the 3rd Annual Rumble on Noble. This will
be a late night rally/concert so some of you may want to go ahead and book a room. The
activities start at 4:00 P.M. CT.
We will meet at 2:30 p.m. ET at the pavilion and leave at 3:00 p.m. This will be a 3-pig ride. I
anticipate one stop along the way. Once we arrive in Anniston the official ride will be over. It is
$10 for adults to get into the rally and $5 for children under 12.
You can go to www.gafullthrottle.com to look at the riding calendar and read more about it.
There is also another website www.rumbleonnoble.com but it doesn't tell you much. There are
several hotels in the Oxford, AL area that are very close to Anniston. Look forward to seeing
everyone. Just a note, there will be a couple of good biker bands there, Molly Hatchet, J.B.
Walker & The Cheap Whiskey Band and a band we saw at Thunder Beach, Geneva. They are
very good.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
ROAD TRIP RECAP
Father’s Day Recap
What a day! What a ride! What great people! I have to admit some times as a Road Captain I
wonder why I even bother. But on days like this, Father’s Day, I remember. The weather was
beautiful and the turnout was more than expected. There were 19 people on 13 bikes, including
Lori and myself. We had some regulars, some nubies and some who I haven’t seen in a while.
The ride was very short and uneventful. We quickly made it to the Frontier House in Rockmart
for a great lunch. After lunch most of the group headed on a nice leisurely ride across Braswell
Mt. and some great roads through Red Top Mountain. It was a great day. I want to thank
everyone who came out to spend their Father’s Day with their closest riding family. I especially
want to thank Diana Bodden for sweeping the official ride and leading the after lunch ride.
Chris Robey, Head 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!
For advertising rates please click
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Please contact Rene' Durham at 770-944-1340 for more information or to place your ad today!
TENTATIVE EVENTS SCHEDULE, 2007
ATLANTA CHAPTER
January 2007
01 New Years Day Good Luck Ride
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 Impromptu Ride
28 Impromptu Ride
February 2007
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
11 Sweet Heart Ride
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17 International Cafe'
24 Fibber's Ride
March 2007
03 Market Street
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
08 Julian's Social Daytona, FL
10 Impromptu Ride
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17 Blue Willow Inn
31 Yoder's
April 2007
01 Fun Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Group Riding 101
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Sticky Fingers
22 FYI..Iron Butt Ride Jacksonville, FL to San Diego, CA
25-29 NC State H.O.G. Rally
28 Crossroads Restaurant
May 2007
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
03-06 Thunder Beach Ride
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
05 Impromptu Ride
12 Smith House
13 Mother's Day Ride
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
19 Bullock House
19 El Rio Ride
20 Pizza Farm
26 Backwoods Restaurant
27 Impromptu Ride
29-31 FYI..TN State H.O.G. Rally
31 FYI..AL State H.O.G. Rally
June 2007
01-02 FYI..TN State H.O.G. Rally
01-02 FYI..AL State H.O.G. Rally
02 AL State H.O.G. Rally Ride
03 Yellow River Game Ranch
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Helen Ride
16 Road Captain's Breakfast Meeting
17 Father's Day Ride
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
23 Dillard House
24 Rome Braves
30 Antique Road Show Madison, GA Ride
July 2007
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Chapter Picnic
08 Butler's Mill Ride
14 29 Dreams Ride
15 Lunch Ride
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Ruby Falls Ride
27-29 Saddle & Paddle Ride
August 2007
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10-12 Southern Highroads Ride
12 Fuddruckers
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
24-25 Club H.O.G. 24th Annual Rally Knoxville, TN
25 Rumble on Noble
September 2007
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06-08 GA State H.O.G. Rally Macon, GA
14-16 Maggie Valley Ride
15 Dahlonega Autumn Fest
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20-22 FYI..MS State H.O.G. Rally
20-22 FYI..SC State H.O.G. Rally
22-26 FYI..H.O.G. High Octane Tour Chattanooga, TN to Charlotte, NC
October 2007
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25-27 FYI..FL State H.O.G. Rally
28 Chiaha Art Festival
November 2007
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17 Southeastern Railway Museum
December 2007
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
20 NO! Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
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H.O.G. CHAPTER ONLINE PRIVACY STATEMENT
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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.
H.O.G. will not obtain personally identifying information about you when you visit our site unless you choose to provide such information. If you choose to send e-mail, registration, or other personal information over the Internet, you do so voluntarily.
The Atlanta Chapter will not disclose personal information provided to it except as follows:
At your request, which may be oral, in writing, by telephone, electronic or other means we recognize;
To assist H.O.G. in evaluating its programs and to continue to improve the quality of your on-line and membership experience;
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To Harley-Davidson affiliated companies and carefully selected third parties for their own use to provide products and services, or other opportunities to you, unless you have instructed us in writing not to do so; and
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