Welcome to the Atlanta Chapter's Website. Harley-Davidson of Atlanta established the Atlanta Chapter on September 16, 1985. We are the oldest H.O.G. Chapter in Georgia. All of the officers hope you will take a look around and enjoy your stop here. Be sure to check out the Calendar. We try to keep a good variety of rides and events to fit into everyone's schedules. If you are a local or just passing through town and have any questions feel free to contact any of the Officers. If you are interested in joining the chapter, we have membership applications available here on the site. We are here to "Ride and Have Fun" and hope you will come out and join us soon. Atlanta Chapter Officers |
HOGWASH
Official Newsletter
Atlanta Chapter, Inc.
Chapter Number 0788
February 2011 Issue
January 23, 2011
Atlanta Chapter, 2011
Director
Bobby Conway
678-348-0519
atlhogdirector@gmail.com
Assistant Director
Erik Grandowski
404-580-6759
Erik Grandowski.com
Treasurer
Rene' Durham
770-944-1340
rene@hdatlanta.com
Secretary
Kathy King
770-943-9856
kandwking@yahoo.com.com
Head Road Captain
Diana Bodden
404-992-3548
harleybaby94@aol.com
Safety Officer
Jim Byrd
770-843-6700
atlhogsafety@gmail.com
Activity Officer
Donna Schelhaas
770-941-3326
cesdls@bellsouth.net
Membership Officer
Mark Redmon
770-617-2944
mredmon@charter.net
LOH Officer
Melissa Folds
770-832-3332
dragonsinger@bellsouth.net
Head Photographer
Rick Parker
404-402-4088
rick@galleryparker.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Chuck Fuller
404-402-4088
cful@bellsouth.net
Chaplain
Wendell King
770-943-9856
kandwking@yahoo.com
Newsletter/Web/Historian
B.K. Ellis
770-471-0306
bkellis@atlantahog.com
Editor
Chris Houghton
770-944-1340
chris@hdatlanta.com
Road Captain
Andy Andresen
770-502-0847
andyandresen@att.net
Road Captain
Rose Cardinal
404-202-6469
rosecardinal@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Ed Chowning
770-505-9404
edchowning@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Michelle Conway
404-886-0571
audwgs@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Gary Easterwood
770-836-0906
easter_g@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Melissa Fuller
404-226-1460
gr8tchoice@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Mack Hall
770-445-2343
usachevy1@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Denny Heare
678-923-8544
dheare@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Matt Langley
770-214-1875
acowart0616@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Steve Magel
678-237-7762
stevemagel@gmail.com
Road Captain
Jack Parton
770-472-7994
jackparton@comcast.net
Road Captain
Mike Perdue
404-502-4024
jmperdue@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Jake Redmon
770-354-3273
mustangjake1@hotmail.com
LOH Sunday Social
January 25, 2010
Birthday Ride
January 29, 2010
Road Captain's Meeting
January 30, 2010
FYI Great American Motorcycle Show
February 1, 2011
Business Meeting
February 10, 2011
HOGWASH Articles Due
February 10 - 11, 2011
HDA Sweetheart Giveaway
Register to win a Valentine gift for your Sweetheart.
February 13, 2011
Sweet Heart Ride
February 17, 2011
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
February 20, 2011
President's Day Ride
February 26, 2011
Red Robin Ride
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:
If you are interested in becoming a H.O.G. member, contact Rene' Durham, or call 770-944-1340
Here we are in February already with a decade plus down in the 21st century. Riding weather is soon approaching, at least I hope so because as I type this article they are predicting four to six inches of snow tomorrow and an ice storm. We just had a white Christmas, which was very neat by the way. I hope Santa was good to you all.
With our first business meeting of the year behind us, your officers have some lofty goals for the chapter. We have set our major charity to support as "Bikers Battling Breast Cancer,” Lisa Herman is the founder and is also sponsored by our dealer. Lisa is very visible around the dealership and could use our help. The battle against this terrible disease is near and dear to this chapter because we've suffered losses to it. I hope you all will work with me to assist Lisa.
Well, let's forge ahead, do our riding and have our fun. Until we ride together, be safe.
Bobby ConwayErik Grandowski
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
Please ride safe and responsible,
Rene' Durham
Treasurer, Atlanta Chapter
Kathy King
Secretary, Atlanta Chapter
Ride Safe and have fun,
Diana Bodden
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
Safety Review
Riding safely is mostly a matter of knowledge and attitude, and riding safely doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, practicing safe techniques could add years of fun to your life.
Listed below are ten habits to practice that will help keep you safe and make riding more enjoyable.
1. Be ready: mind, body, and bike
2. Be smooth
3. Know where you are
4. Use your head (to look where you’re going)
5. Before proceeding through any intersection, check left, check front, check right, then check
left again
6. Keep a 2-4 second following distance
7. Whenever you slow, first check your rearview mirror
8. Ride with a great attitude
9. When your line of sight or path of travel becomes restricted, reduce your speed and use great
care
10. Practice
Jim Byrd
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Whatever it is, it's better in the wind,
Donna Schelhaas
Activity Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Chuck Fuller
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlanta Chapter
What is Ladies of Harley
Ladies of Harley (LOH) is a program sponsored by the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) to support women motorcycle enthusiasts - both drivers and passengers. Ladies of Harley was established to be an additional feature of the Harley Owners Group, not a separate entity. It is not a separate organization within H.O.G., but was established to encourage women to become more active in H.O.G. and their local chapters, not to exclude men. Remember. You don't have to have your own a motorcycle to be an LOH member. To belong to LOH, you must be an active full, full life, associate or associate life member of H.O.G. Although LOH is free of charge, this benefit is not automatic. If you would like to join, update your national membership profile to include LOH. Ladies of Harley membership also allows you to participate in all LOH activities at various H.O.G. rallies and events. The Atlanta Chapter’s LOH encourages all of our members to be active participants in our chapter events so come on out and join the fun!
Get your knees in the breeze y’all!
Melissa Folds
LOH Officers,Atlanta Chapter
See you on the next ride,
Rick Parker
Head Photographer, Atlanta Chapter
If you would like to know (need help).
Psalms: Chapter 121: 1-2
1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
Wendell King
Chaplain, Atlanta Chapter
770-943-9856 home -- 678-251-6741 cell
Check the HOGWASH Web Pages Archives of the Atlanta Chapter Web page to read the History of the Atlanta Chapter, Twenty-six years strong this year.
B.K. Ellis
Historian, Atlanta Chapter
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
President's Day Ride
Join me on Sunday, February 20 (which is actually the day before "President's Day") for "The President's Day Ride.” We will be leaving from the pavilion for an approximately 2-hour ride to "FDR's Little White House" in Warm Springs, GA. We will take the tour (IT COST $8). Afterward we can grab some lunch in downtown. This ride as all is rain or shine, bikes or cage. If the forecast is iffy please feel free to call (404-502-2380) to determine which we will be taking.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
Red Robin Lunch Ride
Come join me for a ride to the Red Robin in Newnan, GA. Here you will have one of the best burgers in Atlanta. You can try the Burnin' Love, the Whiskey River BBQ burger or many more. In addition, you can dive into the bottomless fries and soft drinks. Make sure to come with an empty stomach and full tank. (Cage or bike, depending on weather).
Matt Langley, Road Captain
Good Luck Ride Recap
Well it was a rainy, nasty day, but we still had 13 folks show up and we caged our way down to "Buckner's" for some wonderful fellowship and outstanding food. I want everyone to know in a situation like this, we always like to ride our bikes, but we are not above caging it. We are as much a social group of friends as a riding group. More rides to come.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
Shane’s Social Recap
Our Atlanta Chapter Shane’s Social Carrollton Bike Night came to an end on 12/20/2010, after two years of monthly meetings. This was a great way for our members to get together and discuss fun events for our chapter. Some of the good things that came from our gatherings were: re-visiting the Georgia Covered Bridge Tour, we worked toward reactivating LOH, shared ideas for future rides, safety workshops and chapter activities…the list goes on and on. Thanks to all who participated, I thoroughly enjoyed our time together. I’m hoping that one of our members will start up a new monthly gathering in the western territory!
Ride on,
Chuck (Chaos) Fuller, Road Captain
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!
January 2011
01 Good Luck Ride
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
23 LOH Social
25 Birthday Ride
29 Road Captain's Meting
30 FYI Great American Motorcycle Show
February 2011
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10-12 HDA Sweetheart Giveaway
13 Sweet Heart Ride
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 President's Day Ride
26 Red Robin Ride
March 2011
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04 Julian’s Social — Ormond Beach, FL
05 Mardi Gras Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 Garage Party
14 Mexi-Monday Social
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17-19 HDA St. Patrick’s Specials
19 Cherry Blossom Festival
April 2011
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Mexi-Monday Social
16 HDA Jeans & Heels Photo Shoot & Blood Drive
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 Movie Night Social
23 Panama City Ride
23 HDA Family Day: pictures with your pet, Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt
25 Confederate Memorial Day Ride
27 Thunder Beach Ride
May 2011
03 Atlanta Chapter Business MeetingJune 2011
05 Memphis Ride
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 HDA Public Safety, Family Day & Blood Drive
13 Mexi-Monday Social
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
16 HDA Special Sale for Ladies 6-8 PM
16-17 HDA Father’s Day Sale
19 John Morgan’s Memorial Father’s Day Ride
24 Movie Night Social
July 2011
1-2 HDA Red, White & Blue Sale
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Mexi-Monday Social
16 HDA Bikes, Bands & Beauties
16-17 HDA Curves & Chrome Weekend
17 HDA Bikers for Boobs Poker Run
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 Movie Night Social
30 Paddle Saddle
August 2011
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
06 HDA Bikes, Blues & BBQ & Pre Sturgis Party
08 Mexi-Mondays Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 HDA All Harley Bike Show
26 Movie Night Social
September 2011
1-3 HDA Labor Day Sale
05 Mexi-Monday Social
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
08-11 GA State HOG Rally Hiawassee, GA
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17-18 HDA Fall Swap Meet
23 Movie Night Social
October 2011
01 Fall Leaf Ride
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
08 Atlanta Chapter Poker Run
09 Fight Like a Girl Worship in Pink
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Mexi-Monday Social
14-16 Fall Leaf Ride
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
22 Apple Festival Ride
28 Movie Night Social
29 HDA Hot Rods & Harleys
November 2011
01 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05-06 Signal Mountain Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 HDA Chili Cook Off
14 Mexi-Monday Social
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
24 Happy Thanksgiving
December 2011
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 Mexi-Monday Social
16 NO Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Merry Christmas
January 2012
01 New Years Day Good Luck Ride
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.
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The Atlanta Chapter will not disclose personal information provided to it except as follows:
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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 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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