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
May 2011 Issue
April 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
770-815-8258
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
jmperdue13@gmail.com
HDA Family Day
April 23, 2011
Chapter Grilling & Bake Sale
April 25, 2011
Cassville Cemetery Ride
May 1, 2011
Little River Canyon
May 3, 2011
Business Meeting
May 5-7, 2011
HDA Men's Mothers Day Sale
May 7, 2011
ADA Ride to Live
May 8, 2011
Canton Pow Wow
May 9, 2011
Mexi-Monday Social
May 10, 2011
HOGWASH Articles Due
May 14-15, 2011
HDA Spring Swap Meet
CANCELED RESCHEDULED JUNE 25
May 14, 2011
Breakfast Ride
May 19, 2011
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
May 21, 2011
Athens Ride
May 27, 2011
Movie Night Social
May 28, 2011
GA Vetrans Memorial Cemetery Ride
May 29, 2011
Tri-Chapter Picnic Meeting
Lunch 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
What do I get for my $20? As I was riding from Hogansville to Oxford, AL this thought crossed my mind. In tow I had one of my best friends in the world, who I think of as a brother, an old friend whom I have reconnected with through the chapter and other friends who I am growing closer with on every ride we go on. See I am for the most part an only child (might explain a lot to most of you), the reason I say for the most part is because I lost a sister (Amy) when I was four years old. I’ve thought about this over the years and I think that’s why I grow very close to my friends and call them either brothers or sisters to fill that void. I say that to say this, I have been in the chapter since 2005 and so has Michelle, so if you look at it in one way it has cost us $240 to be “a member” of the chapter. I guess if you look at it from a business standpoint that would be considered a “liability.” Now let’s look at the assets side of things. We gained some very close friends that we would have never met unless we were in the chapter. Some of which who have mentored us and brought us to the point that we are so active in the chapter. Then I look at a couple that we became so close with that we have traveled with them on trips outside the chapter. It’s much like the “Visa” commercials.
National HOG Membership: $45
Chapter Membership: $20
Memorable Rides/Lifelong friendships: Priceless
I look forward to riding and having fun with everyone soon.
Bobby ConwayErik Grandowski
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
Attendance Jackpot
Congratulations to Mark Cumbie whose name was drawn for the April Attendance Jackpot. Unfortunately Mark was not at the meeting claim the $70. We will add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meeting, $80. 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
Rider Beware
Times have changed, these days our southern roads are not as smooth as they once were. I wanted to remind everybody now that the riding season is flying into high gear; we have an all new danger to us as motorcyclists. Our roads have had some severe changes with the extreme weather conditions we have had in the last two years. Our DOT has not been able to keep up with all the problems. Extreme ragged holes on the highway in all parts of the lanes, especially along the breaks in the road (the white lines and cross sections). Some could grab an entire tire. So while we are riding, on your own or with a group, we need to pay extra attention to the safety of the lanes. With all the water and snow and deicing products we have sink holes on all our roads that were never a problem for us before (Note: maybe with all these new motorcycle laws and profiling they will get enough money to fix the roads where they are trying to keep us safe on!)
Ride Safe and see you on the road!
Diana Bodden
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
Break-in Period
New tires should be ridden very cautiously for the first 100 miles so that the tread surface can be scuffed in. Want to wind up on your butt? Then get on the throttle with a new set of tires. They are very slick. What do we mean by break-in period — Be Careful!
Also Front and Rear Tire Matching — don’t mix Radial and Ply tires.
Jim Byrd
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
WOW — March came and went, and April is half over! Before you know it, the picnic raffle will be over (hurry and buy your tix’s), our first movie night will have happened and the Easter Bunny will have been here and gone. But not before he munches down some burgers, hot dogs and some yummy baked goods at the dealership on Family Day, April 23.
Chapter Picnic Meeting Update
We held our first meeting and everything is getting lined up. We have a date, so mark your calendars to attend the Chapter Picnic on July 9, there will be lots of fun stuff happening. Keep a lookout in your weekly blast for updates on the next meeting day/time and location, all chapter members are welcome to attend and volunteer.
May Movie Night
On Friday, May 27, our second movie night will take place in the HDA Pavilion. The movie will start at 7:00 P.M. The chapter will provide free popcorn and sodas to all that attend. Show up at 6:00 P.M., bring your dinner with you and spend quality time socializing 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.
● April’s Movie Pick is ‘Red’ with Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich (action).
New suggestions for movies are;
● “The World’s Fastest Indian” – Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd (biography)
● “Wild Hogs” – John Travolta, Martin Lawrence & Tim Allen (comedy)
● “Get Shorty” – John Travolta, Danny Devito, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo (comedy)
● “Easy Money” – Rodney Dangerfield & Joe Pesci (comedy)
Previous Suggestions;
● “Gran Torino” - Clint Eastwood (drama)
● “Expendables” - Sylvester Stallone (action)
Please email me with any movie suggestions to (cesdls@bellsouth.net)
It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed!’
Donna Schelhaas
Activity Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Chuck Fuller
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlanta Chapter
In Celebration of Women Riders
I am proud to be one of the millions; yes I said millions of women riders on the road today. I am thankful to the trailblazers like Bessie Stringfield, Dot Robinson, Avis and Effie Hotchkiss who paved the road for women riders like you and me. Women like Karen Davidson who continues to shape the road ahead from the inner workings of our beloved Harley-Davidson. I revel in the freedom every time I crank up my 2009 Softail Deluxe and hit the road. This wouldn’t be possible if not for the women who came before us. This May will mark the third annual “Women Rider’s Month” which celebrates women who ride, women who grab life by the handlebars and live life to the fullest. Harley-Davidson has declared May 14, 2011 “Women’s Ride Day” so come out and join L.O.H. for a Breakfast Ride that morning to help us celebrate the women riders in our chapter. Meet at Harley-Davidson of Atlanta at 8:30 A.M. and join the proud tradition of women who ride. Kick stands up at 9:00 A.M.
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
Well spring has sprung, everything is bursting out with color and everything is coming alive.
If you would like to know, read John 11:25-26.
Wendell King
Chaplain, Atlanta Chapter
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
POW WOW Ride
Come join me for an amazing experience on May 8, 2011 to the 22nd Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow.
INDIAN FESTIVAL AND MOTHERS DAY POW WOW
Meet 10:00 A.M. at the QT in Dallas at the corner of Hwy. 278 and Hwy. 61.
Diana Bodden, Road Captain
Little River Canyon National Preserve Ride
May 1, Meet at 10:00 A.M. at the QT in Dallas at Hwy. 278 and 61. Join me for a nice back road ride to Little River Canyon while they still have water. Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians. We will stop for lunch on the way there. (No Mtn. Pkwy. Café is closed again, sorry, new place)
Diana Bodden, Road Captain
Beth Barrett Memorial Ride Recap
Well, it was one of the most eventful rides I have had with the chapter, and Thank God, and everyone is okay. We had just a slight mishap on a twisty, but as I said everyone is okay and we did go on to have a wonderful time at, The Cherry Blossom Festival. When we arrived the “Unofficial Mayor” had us some premium parking again. There were dogs catching Frisbees, a pet fashion show, bikes were everywhere. I have learned that other groups like to do our rides. I like that too, don’t they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I like setting the standard; it just tells me what a great group we have. I do want to mention one of the greatest members we ever had who is the reason for this ride. Even though Beth wasn’t there with us in person she was there with us in spirit. She was and is the heart of this chapter and I strive to live my life to the fullest and see only the best in people and this chapter. I also wanted to mention how proud I am of the people in our chapter for how they stepped up during our unfortunate incident and helped. The one thing is, we ride together in a brotherhood of bikers and nobody is left behind. We stick together.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
April Fool’s Ride Recap
I have to say this was the most fun I have had on a ride in quite a while. It was funny because it was only a day or two before that I really knew where I was going. I received a couple of emails a day or two before so I thought it would be nice if I just went ahead and decide. I thought of some good roads that I knew like the back of my hand headed down to my old hometown Hogansville. I had seen the owner of “Hog Heaven BBQ” who had invited us down. As the ride day was approaching, and the weather was looking very good, I thought after the initial ride if anyone wanted to there were some nice roads over to Oxford, AL. We had some good BBQ and had almost 20 bikes headed down to HOG’ town (growing up that’s what we natives called Hogansville, HOME OF THE GREENWAVES). When we left, we had almost 14 bikes that decided to head to Oxford. On our ride from Oxford back home we just had to make a stop at the “Tasty Dip” in Heflin, AL. Let me tell you that were some good, reasonably priced ice cream. But don’t let Mike have a cone in front of Tandy (another story to be told in person). I want to thank Ed Chowning for riding sweep on the initial ride and Mike Purdue for riding the middle and then sweeping. Oh, and I also want to thank Mike for recommending “Tasty Dip” and for providing the entertainment at the Tasty Dip.
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
01 Little River CanyonJune 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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