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
April 2011 Issue
March 19, 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
Matt Langley
770-214-1875
acowart0616@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Denny Heare
678-923-8544
dheare@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
HDA St. Patrick's Day Specials
March 19, 2011
Beth Barrett Memorial Ride
Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20, 2011
LOH Social
March 26, 2011
Wine and Dine
Blue Willow Inn/Fox Vineyards
March 27, 2011
Birthday Ride
April 2, 2011
April Fools Ride
April 5, 2011
Business Meeting
April 10, 2011
HOGWASH Articles Due
April 11, 2011
Mexi-Monday Social
April 16, 2011
HDA Jeans & Heels Photo Shoot
April 17, 2011
Impromptu Ride
April 21, 2011
Atlanta Chapter Meeting/Bug Run
April 22, 2011
Movie Night Social
April 23, 2011
HDA Family Day
April 23, 2011
Chapter Grilling & Bake Sale
April 25, 2011
Cassville Cemetery 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
Director's Article
April showers bring May flowers they say; well March has been very rainy so far. Hopefully April will bring us some good riding weather. I have been so pleasantly surprised at how many people have been showing up on the chapter rides lately. I hope everyone has enjoyed them and want to thank the Road Captains for their continued dedication.
As we come into spring and summer the calendar should be filling up, so be ready. If any of you have any good ideas for rides please share them with Diana or any of the officers.
Bobby ConwayErik Grandowski
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
Attendance Jackpot
Congratulations to Tim Herman whose name was drawn for the March Attendance Jackpot. Unfortunately Tim was not there to claim the $60. We will add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meeting, $70. Remember you must be at the meeting and a member in "Good Standing," a current member of national H.O.G. and Atlanta Chapter. If the member whose name is drawn is not at the meeting, we will add $10 and try again next meeting. Please have your national H.O.G. card with you at the meeting. Hope to see everyone there.
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
Handlebars – Body Position
They’re not just for steering.
Why are my hands tingling? Why are my shoulders tight? And why does my neck ache? Many of us don’t acknowledge these symptoms and continue to ride. In a nut shell every part of the body affects the other parts: Fingers affect the wrist, which affect the elbow, which affect the shoulders and so on.
So after I broke all the fancy medical terms down, I was left with these crucial bits of advice:
1. My wrists shouldn’t twist and stay as straight as possible in relation to my forearm.
2. Elbows should point down as much as possible and hang rather than be held up.
3. Shoulders need to be relaxed and dropped rather than suspended or flexed while riding.
4. My reach should be reduced so I don’t roll or lift my shoulders to grab the handlebars.
5. I should steer with my arms, not my neck, shoulders or back.
Armed with this anatomy lesson I hope your next ride will be as comfortable as possible.
Jim Byrd
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Spring is in the air and Easter is hopping around the corner!
Chapter Raffle
For those of you who are not already aware, the Chapter is raffling off a picnic basket & $15 gift card for only $2.00 per ticket. The raffle will be held on Family Day at the dealership on April 23, and you do not have to be present to win. The picnic basket is on display at the dealership inside the curio cabinet. Please stop by the dealership and purchase your raffle tickets!
Movie Night
By popular demand is back! The first movie night will be held on Friday, April 22 in the HDA Pavilion, and will fall on the fourth Friday of each month through October. The movie will start at 7:00 P.M. The chapter will provide free popcorn and coke to all that attend. Show up at 6:00 P.M., bring your dinner with you and spend quality time to socialize and get to know other chapter members prior to the movie.
In the past many members bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, however we always have the picnic tables available for seating.
Our current suggestions for movies are:
1) “Gran Torino” (Clint Eastwood)
2) “Red” (Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich)
3) “Expendables” (Sylvester Stallone)
If you would like to email me with movie suggestions I will create a list (cesdls@bellsouth.net).
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Bring your dinner and socialize
7:00 P.M. - ? - Watch Movie/Snack on Popcorn & Coke
As the rush comes, embrace it,
Donna Schelhaas
Activity Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Chuck Fuller
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlanta Chapter
Are You Ready
I am sitting here in front of my computer…waiting on inspiration. Writers’ block on the day of B.K.’s HOGWASH Article deadline is not a fun thing. Some might say it is punishment for waiting until the very last minute to sit down and actually write it. Maybe it is just because all I can think about is “whoo hoo……riding season is here!” So, are you ready? Have you checked your tire pressure and wear? Leaks? Fluid levels? Loose parts? No? Well why not? Get out there and check those bikes out and let’s get ready to ride. Make Jim Byrd proud of you! We have a lot of great rides coming up this year so keep an eye on the HOGWASH and the weekly e-mail blast. LOH will be having an LOH Sunday Social & Ride every other month. All chapter members are welcome. So join us, we would love to have you.
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).
Hebrews: Chapter 4 Verse 16
Wendell KingCheck 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
Beth Barrett Memorial Ride – March 19
On Saturday, March 19 at 8:30 A.M., please come out to the pavilion and join me as we have our 2nd Annual Beth Barrett Memorial Ride. We do this by going to The Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon. Beth, who was a part of the heart and soul of this chapter, made it a point to go on this ride shortly after a surgery. It was one of the most memorable rides I have led with our chapter and it always makes me think of Beth. So come out and help us celebrate the life of one of the sweetest souls that ever lived.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
LOH Sunday Social – March 20
Ladies, have you been thinking about joining LOH? Guys, has your wife/girlfriend been saying that she would like to be more involved in the chapter? Join us for a short ride on Sunday, March 20, 2011 over to Taco Mac in Douglasville for food, fun and friendship. All Atlanta Chapter members are welcome. So, come ride with us and be sure to bring your ideas for the Atlanta H.O.G. Chapter’s LOH. Meet at H-D pavilion at 10:30 A.M. Kick stands up at 11:00 A.M.
Get your knees in the breeze y’all,
Melissa Folds, Road Captain
Southern Fried Wine & Dine – March 26
The Blue Willow Inn is located in the heart of the Historic District in Social Circle, Georgia. No one is allowed to leave hungry after feasting on a variety of Southern salads, meats, vegetables, breads and desserts. Lunch is served buffet style and is $16.95 per person with drink included. I have an internet coupon for an additional 20% off. From there we will travel six miles south to the award winning Fox Vineyards and Winery. Along with their selection of French-American hybrid wines the winery now specializes in growing native Georgia grapes (Muscadine and Scuppernong) that allows them to create wines that are truly made of the South. So join us on Saturday, March 26, 2011 and put some South in your mouth! Meet at HDA pavilion at 9:00 A.M. Kick stands up at 9:30 A.M.
Get your knees in the breeze y’all,
Melissa Folds, Road Captain
April Fool's Ride – April 2
The fun part of this ride is, at this point I really don't know where it will be going, but there will be food involved. So meet me at the pavilion and who knows, at that point this fool might know where we're headed.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
April Impromptu Ride – April 17
Ok, so I am feeling a bit guilty about having to reschedule the Southern Oddities ride to Athens (not my fault guys) so I am going to schedule an “impromptu” ride. Yeah, I know…scheduled impromptu ride is an oxymoron but hey, do you want to ride or not? I don’t know where we will go but I know it will be fun so join us. Meet at the Harley-Davidson of Atlanta pavilion on Sunday, April 17 at 10:00 A.M. kick stands up at 10:30 A.M.
Get your knees in the breeze y’all!
Melissa Folds
LOH Officers, Atlanta Chapter
Meeting/Bug Run – April 21
Thursday, April 21 is the date for our monthly meeting, however as we've done in the past this month we will meet at the pavilion a little early, 6:45 P.M. Leave the pavilion at 7:15 P.M. and head out on a bug run through scenic Douglas County on our way to The Three Dollar Café at Arbor Place Mall to help them kick off their bike nights. Now, the way our bug run will work is like this: you buy a target or as many targets as you like for $5.00, place it or them in a prime spot on your bike or other vehicle. When we arrive at our destination, whoever has a bug closest to the center wins half the money collected much like our 50/50. I will speak with the manager there to see if they are willing to judge.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
President's Day Ride Recap
On a beautiful day for February ten of us on nine bikes set out for Warm Springs. My thanks to Mike Purdue for riding sweep on the way down and to him and Kevin Magill for leading groups back. To celebrate President's Day early we went to Roosevelt's Little White House for the tour. It was very interesting how a man of privilege from New York who became President grew to love and own much of a small farming community in rural Georgia. A couple of interesting things I learned on the tour: One: Hawaii was not a State at the point the Japanese bombed it. Two: The March of Dimes was began by President Roosevelt to raise money for the children polio patients that were being treated in Warm Springs.
After the tour we went to "Mac's BBQ" it's behind the little downtown area. We actually ate outside at the picnic tables because it was so nice and actually got to meet Mac (when Charlie handed him his plate to throw away, ha!). Mac is a character and likes to kid with his customers, so stop by if you are ever in Warm Springs, but be prepared for him to give you a hard time, that is if you're wearing an Auburn hat, anyway, no matter what, though his BBQ is good and especially the Brunswick stew. I thank everyone for coming and hope they enjoyed it as much as I did.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
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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
05 Mardi Gras Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Loop Road Ride Ormond Beach FL
10 Julian’s Social — Ormond Beach, FL
12 Garage Party
14 Mexi-Monday Social
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
17-19 HDA St. Patrick’s Specials
19 Beth Barrett Memorial Ride/Cherry Blossom Festival
20 LOH Social
26 Wine and Dine
27 Birthday Ride
April 2011
02 April Fools Ride
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Mexi-Monday Social
16 HDA Jeans & Heels Photo Shoot
17 Impromptu Ride
21 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting and Bug Run
22 Movie Night Social
23 Grilling and Bake Sale HDA
23 HDA Family Day: pictures with your pet or Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt
25 Cassville Cemetery Ride
May 2011
03 Atlanta Chapter Business MeetingJune 2011
05 HDA Memphis Ride
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 HDA Public Safety & Family Day
13 Mexi-Monday Social
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
16 HDA Special Sale for Ladies 6-8 PM
16-18 HDA Father’s Day Sale
19 John Morgan’s Memorial Father’s Day Ride
24 Movie Night Social
27 Million Mile Monday
July 2011
1-2 HDA Red, White & Blue Sale
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Lost Sea Rid
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 Ride to GA State HOG Rally
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
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
27 Haunted House 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
03 Christmas Social
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
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