October 2, 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
October 5, 2007
HOGWASH Articles Due
October 6, 2007
Dyno Drags - HDA
October 13, 2007
Great Pumpkin Ride
Meet: 9:30 AM
HDA
Leave: 10:00 AM
Road Captain: Diana Bodden
Ride Rating: 3-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
October 18, 2007
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
Meet: 7:00 PM
HDA Pavilion
Rider's Reward Event
October 27, 2007
Impromptu Ride
Meet: 10:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 10:30 AM
Road Captain: Bobby Conway
Ride Rating: 3-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
October 28, 2007
Chia Art Festival
Meet: 11:00 AM
HDA
Leave: 11:30 AM
Road Captain: Erik Grandowski
Ride Rating: 3-Pigs
Rider's Reward Event
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
Until Next Time Ride for Fun,
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
A Word from Chris
First off did anyone notice I didn't have a Road Captain of the month listed last month? I didn't hear from anyone about it. I wasn't sure anyone noticed. Secondly my thought process for an article this month is running on empty. Over the past few months I have gotten away from "ride" articles, which is what I should be writing about. How do you put the joy of riding into words? A few weeks back Lori and I took a weekend off and headed to Gadsden, Alabama for some R & R at a RV park on the Coosa River. The two couples behind us had their Harley's so we missed ours a bit. It was nice to get away. Even though I couldn’t ride for the long weekend, it was nice to point my new friends toward some great roads and good scenery.
It’s always inspiring to talk to people about where and how they like to ride. We might discover new destinations or restaurants and add to our varied list of rides. Variety, that's why having a large number of Road Captains, is important to any Chapter or group. That's what keeps the chapter exciting and interesting. The chapter is always looking for new, enthusiastic people to lead rides. If you like to ride and like to have 5, 10 or more friends along then you should be a Road Captain. Coming up with rides isn't as hard as you might assume. You can go where you like to go. Do the things you like to do. I am sometimes surprised at the number of people that show up for rides I think will have a low turnout (once again shows I know nothing LOL).
Contact me and let's get you out there showing people the places you like and the things you like
to do. If you’re not sure on some things contact me and I'll be glad to help with anything to get
you going. I hope to see everyone out riding now that fall is approaching and the weather is
finally getting cooler.
Chris Robey, Head Road Captain
July's Road Captain of the month is Harry Coggins
The August Road Captain is Bobby Conway.
Thanks go to both of you for the hard work you do for the chapter.
See you on the next Ride,
Chris Robey
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
SAFETY OFFICER'S REPORT
Safety Corner
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
Halloween Needs!
Please bring a bag of Halloween Candy to the October Chapter Meeting for the kids at the SHARE House. As always, they depend on us to help provide for the families.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you (or a family member) are a breast cancer survivor, we would like to recognize you at our October Chapter Meeting. Please email a picture along with your name to terrin2hd@bellsouth.net. We will include it in a special presentation to
honor those that have survived breast cancer. If you are emailing a picture of a family member
please make sure you have permission from them to use their picture at the meeting. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me at 770-947-6839.
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 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
ICE Your Cell Phone
Paramedics will turn to a victim’s cell phone for clues to that person’s identity. You can make their job much easier with a simple idea they are trying to get everyone to adopt: I.C.E. ICE
stands for In Case of Emergency. You can save emergency responders time and have your loved
ones contacted quickly if you add an entry in the contacts list in your cell phone. Under ICE, list
the name and phone number of the person that emergency services should call on your behalf.
Paramedics know what ICE means and they look for it immediately.
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
Hunt for the Great Pumpkin!
Join me Saturday, October 13, for a journey into the mountains. We will travel to the Famous Burt's Pumpkin Farm and then into Ellijay to the apple houses. It's a great time of year for this ride and other activities in the area including the Apple Festival. We’ll take a different route from other years and our main visit will be the Pumpkin Farm. It is wonderful to see and very picture worthy. Make room in your saddlebags or bring some bungees. There are many treats on this ride. I look forward to the ride and the adventure. Meet at HDA at 9:30 am and leave 10:00 am on this 3-pig ride.
Diana Bodden, Road Captain
Chiaha Arts Festival
On Sunday, October 28, I will be leading a 2-pig ride to the 43rd Annual Chiaha Arts Festival in Rome, Georgia. The festival is a small, cozy version of the Ellijay Apple Festival. The live music on stage is great for the ears while sippin' some hot apple cider on a crisp fall day. There are food vendors available for lunchtime, along with jewelers, artists and other crafts are exhibited. The ride will be a nice 1.5 to a two-hour trip up through Dallas, Cartersville and over to Rome. We will meet at the H-D pavilion at 11:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.chiaha.org for more information.
Erik Grandowski, Road Captain
ROAD TRIP RECAP
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
HERE.
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
01 Clueless Ride
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06-08 GA State H.O.G. Rally Macon, GA
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 International Cafe'
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
29 Ride to the Past
October 2007
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06 Dyno Drags - HDA
13 Great Pumpkin Ride
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25-27 FYI..FL State H.O.G. Rally
27 Impromput Ride
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
Personal privacy and security of information are mutual concerns of H.O.G., its members, and visitors to Atlanta Chapter web site. This Statement explains H.O.G.'s Internet policies and security measures relating to personal privacy and information security.
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;
When disclosure is required by law, such as pursuant to court order, subpoena, legal process or government agency examination or investigation, or to protect or enforce our rights;
To companies that perform services for H.O.G. in connection with your membership, such as data processing and financial transaction processing companies and agencies;
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
In connection with Harley-Davidson corporate due diligence and audits.
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