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
July 2011 Issue
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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
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
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
mkconway@ymail.com
Road Captain
Gary Easterwood
770-836-0906
easter_g@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Melissa Folds
770-832-3332
dragonsinger@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
Atlanta Chapter HOT LINE 678-607-5409
June 18, 2011
HDA Father's Day Sale
June 19, 2011
John Morgan's Memorial Ride
June 21, 2011
Tasty Tuesday
June 24, 2011
Movie Night Social
June 25, 2011
HDA Spring Swap Meet
June 27, 2011
Million Mile Monday Cemetery Ride
July 1-2, 2011
HDA Red, White & Blue Sale
July 3, 2011
Final Multi-Chapter Picnic Planning Ride
July 4, 2011
FYI Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
July 5, 2011
Business Meeting
July 9, 2011
Multi-Chapter Picnic Ride
July 9, 2011
Multi-Chapter Picnic
July 10, 2011
HOGWASH Articles Due
July 10, 2011
BBBC Goodie Bag Stuffing
July 11, 2011
Mexi-Monday Social
July 16, 2011
HDA Curves & Chrome Weekend
July 17, 2011
HDA Bikers for Boobs Poker Run
July 19, 2011
Tasty Tuesday
July 21, 2011
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
July 22, 2011
Movie Night Social
July 23, 2011
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
July 30, 2011
Udder Delights
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
Lead a Ride for a Chance to Win $25 in Gas
There is a common misconception in the H.O.G. community that you absolutely have to be a Road Captain to lead a ride. Starting a few years ago when some of us were at H.O.T., we discovered that there are no requirements for someone leading a ride. However, there are some legal requirements when it comes to waivers for a nonmember. I say all that to say this. If you have a good ride that you enjoy then the other members might enjoy it as well. If that’s the case and you’re a little uncomfortable then get with a Road Captain and see if they can assist you. We decided at a recent business meeting to give Ride Leaders/Road Captains some incentive for leading rides. If you’ve led a ride, then at the next chapter meeting your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 QT gas card. Last month Denny Heare won the card. Denny had led a ride to “The Ride to Live.” H.O.G. is all about riding and having fun so I want us to do as much riding as possible. So get out and lead a ride, with as many folks that are riding in our chapter now days the fun is bound to happen.
I look forward to riding and having fun with everyone soon,
Bobby Conway
Director, Atlanta Chapter
Erik Grandowski
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
Attendance Jackpot
Congratulations to Patrick Stevens whose name was drawn for the June Attendance Jackpot. Unfortunately Patrick was not at the meeting claim the $90. We will add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meeting, $100. 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
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
Belt Drive
The drive belt is often ignored until there is a problem. Check the motorcycle belt for signs of wear and damage. Clean the belt with mild soap and water when washing your bike. Towel dry and inspect.
Jim Byrd
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Before I dive into my article, I would like to express my appreciation to all of you. Our chapter members are the best, you have been helpful and supportive, and I would like to "thank you all.”
Now diving into this article, I'm happy to announce that Movie Night has been very successful and fun. I've enjoyed visiting with members, the conversations over dinner and watching the movie. I look forward to seeing you on Friday, July 22, – 6:00 p.m., bring your dinner and 7:00 p.m. watch the movie.
Our Chapter Picnic meeting in Americus was very productive and a beautiful trip there and back. Our last meeting will be held on Sunday, July 3 at the Great South Hog Pen. In this meeting we will group together and stuff 200 bags for our picnic guests, if you would like to join us for this last meeting let me know.
The Chapter Picnic is Saturday, July 9. Have you purchased your tickets? Tickets are available at the dealership or online at www.chapterpicnic.com. On the website, you can get all your information about the picnic and directions as well.
July is a busy month for us. We have many fun events scheduled and will need volunteers to help for the following:
● Saturday, July 9, – Chapter Picnic (8-9 a.m. volunteers arrival at Great South)
● Sunday, July 10, – Bag stuffing for Bikers Battling Breast Cancer (BBBC) upcoming events (2:00 p.m. volunteer arrival at HDA Pavilion)
● Saturday, July 16, – Curves & Chrome (BBBC) (8:00 a.m. set up/10:00 a.m. for volunteer arrival at HDA for Registration Table)
● Saturday, July 16, – We need members to bring baked goods, ice cream freezers with their favorite flavors, volunteers to sell drinks, check Id's for arm bands and registration for the bike show.
Please contact me at cesdls@bellsouth.net if you are available to help.
Before I end this article I would like to leave a simple tip for the guy's . . .
“If she changes her oil more than she changes her mind . . . follow her!”
Donna Schelhaas
Activity Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Chuck Fuller
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlanta Chapter
See you on the next ride,
Rick Parker
Head Photographer, Atlanta Chapter
To My HOG Family
Let’s Have a Little Fun
A. What American magician, escapologists, stunt performer, actor and film producer, died of a reputed appendix?
B. What did he tell his wife he would do when he died if possible?
His wife lit a candle and put it in the window for 10 years waiting for his return.
Only one has ever come back from the dead. If you would like to know, read Mark 16.
Answer: A. Harry Houdini B. He told his wife if anyway he would be back.
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
Tasty Tuesday Social
Are you looking for a way to bet the heat this summer? Come and join me as I lead a ride on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Tasty Tuesday. We will leave the dealership at 6:30 P.M. and head to a destination with some tasty treats. We will go to a different location each month, so if you have any suggestions send your ideas to mkconway@ymail.com.
Hope to see you.
Michelle Conway, Road Captain
Riding season is here and in full swing! Our Atlanta Chapter will be participating in the National H.O.G. ABC's of Touring, Melissa and I will lead two rides that will qualify you for the ABC's of Touring Pin (along with your completing the paperwork and getting it sent in). We'll be setting the times/dates of the rides soon. There are other goodies you can get by exceeding the minimum of 26 pictures of:
You are holding a recent issue of H.O.G. Magazine and your bike at a state, city, county, state park, etc. sign (even H-D dealerships and State H.O.G. Rallies counts) starting with various letters of the alphabet needed. So while you are out and about be sure to keep your H.O.G. Magazine and camera handy . . . start collecting those valuable pictures now!
You can find out all of the rules on the National H.O.G. website.
Chuck Fuller, Road Captain
Saddle & Paddle -- August 13-14, 2011
Well, the time has come to plan this overnighter. I had to plan it for just one night Saturday, August 13. We have a block of rooms at Fontana Village again. I was able to secure a rate of $89 plus tax of course. I am working on the paddling rates at Adventurous Fast Rivers. Please go ahead and call Fontana at 1-800-849-2258 tell them you are with "Atlanta HOG" for the rate. Then please email me at atlhogdirector@gmail.com. I look forward to this weekend as always. More information to follow.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
Florida State Rally Ride -- October 19-23, 2011
As we did last year with Tennessee's state rally, I have picked Florida's State Rally to support this year. They have one of the hotels listed on their website with a $69 a night rate. I actually stopped by there a couple weeks ago to check it out and it's very nice. The rally dates are Wednesday, October 19, through Saturday, October 22. The hotel is: Summer Place Inn 1-888-232-2499. Again, if you would just let me know when you make your reservations. This hotel is approximately 3 miles from the main host, but still very nice. I plan on an early start down on Wednesday and returning on Sunday.
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
Keeping it in the SEC Ride Recap
Billed as an Athens ride then when I took it over I at least wanted to keep it in the SEC and with me being an Auburn fan it was a no brainier to go to Auburn. We had a good group of bikes that went back roads down to eat at “The Auburn Diner”; we later discovered it is affiliated with “The Marietta Diner” so the deserts were awesome. From there we just drifted over to the local dealer where they were having a reverse auction for a Road King. We pooled our money to try to win. But much to our disappointment we didn’t win it. However, I got my picture made with “Aubie” (Auburn Mascot). I was told I got a little excited about it. He made an appearance at the dealership. It was a fun time. We came back the short way on the interstate since it was hot.
Bobby Conway, 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!
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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
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
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
21 Tasty Tuesday Social
24 Movie Night Social
27 Million Mile Monday Cemetery Ride
July 2011
1-2 HDA Red, White & Blue Sale
03 Multi-Chapter Meeting
04 Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Multi-Chapter Picnic
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 BBBC Goodie Bag Stuffing
11 Mexi-Monday Social
16 HDA Bikes, Bands & Beauties
17 HDA Bikers for Boobs Poker Run
19 Tasty Tuesday Social
22 Movie Night Social
23 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
30 Udder Delights
August 2011
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
06 HDA Bikes, Blues & BBQ & Pre Sturgis Party
08 Mexi-Mondays Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
13-14 Paddle & Saddle
16 Tasty Tuesday Social
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
20 Tasty Tuesday Social
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
18 Tasty Tuesday Social
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
15 Tasty Tuesday Social
17 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
24 Happy Thanksgiving
December 2011
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Christmas Social
12 Mexi-Monday Social
16 NO Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 Tasty Tuesday Social
25 Merry Christmas
January 2012
01 New Years Day Good Luck Ride
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