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MEMBERSHIP OFFICER'S ARTICLE
Bret Graddy
Membership Officer, Atlanta Chapter
HISTORIAN'S ARTICLE
1991 Atlanta Chapter Officers
Dick Gehring - Director
Jim Durham - Assistant Director
Benita Trask - Secretary
Tom Tingle - Treasurer
Jack McNutt - Ride Director
John Christiansen - Special Activities Director
Glenda Ridley - Ladies of Harley Officer
Carol Elliott - Safety Officer
Debra Brooks - Chapter Editor
Lloyd Southwick - Ride for Kids Director
DIRECTOR'S CORNER
Well, 1990 was a lot of fun for me and I hope everyone in the Atlanta Chapter also enjoyed the
Chapter Activities as much as I did. The Chapter had 96 total activities, including 24 day rides, 9 overnight trips, 6 HOG and LOH parties and activities, 12 meetings, 12 officers meeting and 12
charity events. A special thanks to the 1990 Chapter Officers and Harley-Davidson of Atlanta for
the time and effort they all contributed to make it happen. It's difficult to consistently to
consistently come up with good ideas for our activities and find someone to lead them. If the last
three months are any indication, we have an enthusiastic group of officers for 1991 with some
new ideas and it looks like we have another good year for the Chapter come up.
Dick Gehring, Director
Notes of Interest:
In January 1991, the Atlanta Chapter has a ride scheduled for every Saturday and Sunday and a
ride on Tuesday, January 1.
All Chapter rides and activities are held as scheduled, rain or shine. If the weather is too bad, we may have to go by car, the event is never cancelled.
In 1991 a letter was addressed to Harley-Davidson of Atlanta from national H.O.G. which stated
that there are 130,000 members. Today there are more than 3,780,000 members.
The1991 Southern Region Rally, Longview, TX April 27-28. Jim and Rene' Durham led the ride
leaving Thursday morning at 7:30 AM from the Shoney's on Thornton Road for the 600 mile ride
to Longview. Rene's back is still hurting her!
The 1991 Annual H.O.G. Rally was held in Louisville, KY June 6-8.
The Atlanta Chapter won the 1991 Chapter Challenge at the Dayton Beach, FL and Longview,
TX. H.O.G. Rallies.
In 1991 there were a total of 104 Saturdays and Sundays. The Atlanta Chapter had 86 of these
days with activities planned.
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
Well, what can I say? For the third year in a row we are the number one fund raising club for the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children.. Our total for this year was a little more than $18,000, not bad. The grad total was more than $233,000. There is not enough room to thank all the folks that need to be thanked for this years success. I must thank Eddie Houghton for giving two Willie G. Jackets for the charity and for all the money, he and Wayne Allen spent on cakes, pies and
cookies.
A special thank you to Monty and Dale Pearson, who once again were out top fund-raisers with a
total of $1,216. Great job you two!
To all the ladies who supplied us with all those terrific cakes, pies and cookies, a special word of thanks from out growing love handles.
To each and everyone of you who made something, collected money at your favorite watering
hole, begged your bosses or friends for money, my heart felt thanks. It only goes to show that we
guys in black shirts and leather have very big hearts when it comes to kids.
Lloyd Southwick, "Ride for Kids" Director
Letter to the Editor
Sometimes it gets discouraging, don't it? The Government, which we pay all out taxes too, passes a "Outlaw Motorcycle Gang" bill which automatically labels you and me as criminals. In
California, after a ten-year vendetta against motorcyclists, a politician gets his Helmet law passed using out-and-out lies. Insurance keeps going up, and four-wheelers keep using us for target practice. We might as well leave the bike in the garage. Why keep trying?
I'll tell you why - take a walk through Egleston Hospital and see the hundreds of youngster (boys, girls, babies) in treatment for brain tumors. It'll make you cry, but those tears should be tears of pride because our H.O.G. Chapter (Atlanta) has consistently been the largest contributor to the "Ride for Kids." And every penny of that money goes to either treat the disease, or to research toward finding a cure for it. There's a beautiful laboratory on the top floor of the "Ronald McDonald" Center where two highly respected research doctors work full-time seeking the secret of brain tumor in children, the second largest killer of kids under 15. Soon, two more doctors will join the staff.
Okay, next time you find yourself up to your buck-horns in political B.S. from a bunch of ya-
hoos that want to run us off our Harleys, remember this: That Laboratory was built and those
doctors salaries are paid entirely with money raised by motorcyclists.
And, as an Atlanta H.O.G. member you gave more than most. Doesn't that make you proud? It
should. It makes me proud as hell to be a member of this group. And, who knows? One of those
kids whose life your help save may grow up to be a high-ranking politician, one who thins that
motorcyclist are pretty nice people. Wouldn't that be a pleasant change?
God love you, and Ride Safe.
Johnny Beckman, Atlanta Chapter Member “Ride for Kids” Spokesman
B.K. Ellis
Historian, Atlanta Chapter
WEB MASTER'S ARTICLE
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@bellsouth.net. Thanks!!
B.K. Ellis
Web Master, Atlanta Chapter
POTPOURRI
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'S ARTICLE
ROAD TRIP
Bone Garden Cantina - January 10
Come and take a ride to Bone Garden Mexican Cantina for lunch. Located on the outskirts of
downtown Atlanta in the Chattahoochee outlet area, Bone Garden is a sister of the Vortex
restaurant chain. The interior is filled with fun skeleton statues and paintings depicting the “Day of the Dead” a traditional Mexican holiday. The food is good and will not bust your pocketbook! If the weather is cold, we will take a direct route via bike or car, however if Mother Nature provides a nice day, we will stretch the ride out a bit. After lunch you can visit the various clothing, antique, home décor and other stores in the area for deals and bargains. This will be a 1 to 2 pig ride.
Erik Grandowski, Road Captain
Gumbeaux’s After Lunch Ride - January 20
If you like Cajun food you’ll want to join us for this lunch, Tuesday, January 20. We will meet at Gumbeaux’s Cajun Café in down town Douglasville at 11:30 AM for a great lunch then we will head out for a nice after lunch ride. Gumbeaux’s is at 6712 W Broad St in Douglasville,770-947-8288. If you have to work that day and work in the Douglasville area take a long lunch and join us.
Chris Robey, Road Captain
ROAD TRIP RECAP
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TENTATIVE EVENTS SCHEDULE
ATLANTA CHAPTER
January 2009
01 Tommy Tyner/Good Luck Ride
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 Bone Garden Cantina
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17 HDA General Manager's Ride
20 Gumbeaux's
24 Great American Motorcycle Show Ride
February 2009
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
14 Valentine's Ride
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
March 2009
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
15 St. Patty's Ride
17 St Patrick's Day Ride
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
April 2009
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Sidelines
11 Movie Night
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Mountain Ride
24-26 Gatlinburg Ride
24-26 Maggie Valley Rally
May 2009
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
15-17 Charleston, SC Ride
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Sticky Fingers
June 2009
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 Impala Grill
20 Movie Night
21 Father's Day Ride
July 2009
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
04 Villa Rica Fireworks Ride
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 NW GA/AL Ride
August 2009
01 Saddle & Paddle
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
15 Movie Night
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
27-29 GA State HOG Rally Helen, GA
September 2009
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
October 2009
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09-11 Fall Leaf Ride
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Chiaha Arts Festival
29 Haunted House Run
November 2009
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Signal Mountain Ride
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
26 Happy Thanksgiving
January 2009
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04 Christmas Social
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 SHARE House Toy Ride
17 NO Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Merry Christmas
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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.
By your use of and connection to our web site, you understand and consent to this privacy statement. If for any reason you are concerned that the personal or member information maintained by H.O.G. is not correct or if for some reason you believe H.O.G. has not adhered to these privacy principles, please notify us by calling 1-800-CLUB-HOG.
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