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
September 2012 Issue
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Head Road Captain's Article
Safety Officer's Article
Activity Officer's Article
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LOH's Article
Head Photographer's Article
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Historian's Article
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Bikers Battling Breast Cancer
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Atlanta Chapter, 2012
Director
Mark Redmon
770-617-2944
mredmon@charter.net
Assistant Director
Chuck Fuller
404-402-4088
cful@bellsouth.net
Treasurer
Rene' Durham
770-944-1340
rene@hdatlanta.com
Secretary
Donna Schelhaas
770-941-3326
cesdls@bellsouth.net
Head Road Captain
Matt Langley
770-356-5504
mlangley13@att.net
Activities Officer
Melissa Fuller
404-226-1460
gr8tchoice@bellsouth.net
Safety Officer
Mike Perdue
404-502-4024
jmperdue13@gmail.com
Membership Officer
Brian Nabors
404-625-2650
bkn0725@gmail.com
LOH Officer
Michelle Conway
404-886-0571
audwgs@yahoo.com
Head Photographer/e-Blast/Web
Rick Parker
770-815-8258
rick@galleryparker.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Jesse Harris
770-715-9544
harris5315@att.net
Chaplain
Wendell King
770-943-9856
kandwking@yahoo.com
Editor
Chris Houghton
770-944-1340
chris@hdatlanta.com
Newsletter/Historian
B.K. Ellis
770-471-0306
bkellis@atlantahog.com
Road Captain
Andy Andresen
770-502-0847
andyandresen@att.net
Road Captain
Diana Bodden
404-992-3548
harleybaby94@aol.com
Road Captain
Ed Chowning
770-505-9404
edchowning@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Bobby Conway
404-502-2380
audwgs113@me.com
Road Captain
Gary Easterwood
770-836-0906
easter_g@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Jeff Eubanks
770-944-1340
jeubanks@hdatlanta.com
Road Captain
Mack Hall
770-445-2343
usachevy1@bellsouth.net
Road Captain
Denny Heare
678-923-8544
dheare@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Jon Loewer
770-943-8732
jloewer@sugarfoods.com
Road Captain
Steve Magel
678-237-7762
stevemagel@gmail.com
Road Captain
Holly Martin
404-421-2082
harleyholly24@gmail.com
Road Captain
Tripp Northern
404-606-6280
divetripp@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Jack Parton
770-472-7994
jackparton@comcast.net
Road Captain
Chris Robey
770-367-1386
thrasherfan22001@yahoo.com
Road Captain
Rodney Still
770-222-1162
stillrod@gmail.com
Road Captain
David Trefzger
770-354-9229
dtrefzger@amsisupply.com
Atlanta Chapter HOT LINE 678-607-5409
September 1, 2012
Cathedral
September 4, 2012
Business Meeting
September 5, 2012
GA State HOG Rally/ABCs
September 6, 2012
GA State HOG Rally
September 10, 2012
Mexi-Monday Social
September 10, 2012
HOGWASH Articles Due
September 13, 2012
HDA Customer Appreciation Bike Night
September 15, 2012
Barbers Vintage Museum
September 16, 2012
Birthday Ride
September 20, 2012
Atlanta Chapter Meeting
September 21, 2012
Movie Night
September 23, 2012
Surprise Lunch Ride
September 30, 2012
ABCs Search
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
Mark’s Corner
What a great ride! I am writing this at Fontana Village, NC after a beautiful ride up to the Nantahala River for a day of white water rafting with 19 good friends and fellow chapter members. Tomorrow we ride back home through the edge of the Smoky Mountain National Park with some of the group riding the Cherohala Skyway in the Cherokee National Forest of Tennessee. The Paddle and Saddle Ride is just one of many rides that we have going this summer. Thanks to Bobby Conway for setting up the event for us and also thanks to Matt Langley who was road captain for the second group. The calendar has been loaded with rides and activities with more being planned for the fall. Don’t miss out. Take advantage of the opportunity to ride and enjoy the good times with your Atlanta Chapter.
The Georgia State Rally is just around the corner. It again promises to be an exciting event in Hiwassee, Georgia. I hope that you have plans to attend. See you at the Rally!
“The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.” - Abraham Lincoln
Mark Redmond
Director, Atlanta Chapter
Chuck Fuller
Assistant Director, Atlanta Chapter
Attendance Jackpot
Congratulations to Hank Somma whose name was drawn for the August Attendance Jackpot. Hank was at the meeting to claim the $50. We will add $50 back to the Jackpot and start over for the next chapter meeting. 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,
René Durham
Treasurer, Atlanta Chapter
Donna Schelhaas
Secretary, Atlanta Chapter
Safety Gaps
When riding in a large group, there are a few things to consider for safe riding. It is a good idea to leave safety gaps between riders to allow cars to enter and exit the group without causing harm to any riders. For instance, when a car driver wants to enter or exit an interstate they should wait for a safe place and time to do this, but often they do not. Therefore, it is a good idea to leave a two to four second safety gaps every so many bikes. I have placed emphasis on this during our rides this year as some of you may have noticed. This allows a car to safely enter or exit our group, and since most drivers don’t want to be in the middle of a motorcycle group they will typically move into the next lane. This safety practice is also helpful on two lane roads. Since large groups tend to move slower, some impatient drivers will try to pass. Rarely will the driver have enough room to pass the entire group. If you leave some space for other drivers, it will allow them to pass safely and move on from the group so we can continue to enjoy our ride.
Matt Langley
Head Road Captain, Atlanta Chapter
SAFETY OFFICER’S ARTICLE
See: A Strategy to understand what is going on around you and to be constantly planning and implementing a course of action.
Search: Scan aggressively for potential factors and hazards. Scan not only what is in front of you, but the areas behind and to the sides. Search in three categories:
1. Road and surface characteristics
2. Traffic Control markings and devices
3. Other road users
Evaluate: Anticipate problems. Determine your safety margin; you must know your capabilities and limitations, the capabilities and limitations of your motorcycle, and the roadway and traffic conditions.
Execute: An action to maintain a margin of safety. Three action steps comprise the execution phase:
1. Adjust speed
2. Adjust Position
3. Communicate your intentions
Mike Perdue
Safety Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Jesse Harris
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlanta Chapter
Michelle Conway
LOH Officer, Atlanta Chapter
Rick Parker
Head Photographer, Atlanta Chapter
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.
B.K. Ellis
Historian, Atlanta Chapter
Keep Email Address Updated!
If you have updated your e-mail address, PLEASE send me your new address. Please, keep you e-mail address up to date and stay informed! E-mail me at hog@bellsouth.net.
Thanks!!
B.K. Ellis
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.
GA Rally / ABC Ride – September 5
For those who want to meet for Breakfast, let’s gather at Cracker Barrel at 9:00 A.M. For those who want join in the Wednesday ride to the rally, be prepared to depart at 10:00 A.M. We will take a leisurely ride to Hiawassee. The plan is to make 8 to 10 ABC stops along the way arriving in the Hiawassee area around check-in time.
Mike Perdue, Road Captain
In Search of ABCs (Part II) – September 30
This will be Part II of the Search for ABCs. The only location I am sure we are hitting will be the City of Zebulon and Pike County. The plan is to make ten, or so, stops for ABCs and enjoys lunch together during the Search.
Mike Perdue, Road Captain
Barbers Vintage Museum – September 15
Join me for a leisurely ride to Barbers Vintage Museums in Leeds, AL, the largest bike museum in the south.
Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and race cars and the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other significant makes. The collection is the largest of its kind in the world. There are approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. The common street bikes represented, as well as rare one-off Gran Prix race machinery. The cost to get in the museum is $15.00 per adult. We can buy tickets at the door.
We’ll do lunch afterwards (not sure where as of yet).
Mark Cothern, Road Captain
Cathedral Caverns – September 1
Join Amanda and me on a ride to one of Alabama’s best scenic attractions. Cathedral Caverns has a massive entrance measuring 126’ wide and 25’ high. Inside the caverns, you will find some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. With a constant temperature of 57-60 degrees, it is a great place to beat the heat on a summer day. The cost of the tour is $13 per person. We plan to ride out, eat lunch, and then take a tour at the caverns.
Matt Langley, Road Captain
When Pigs Float – 3 Day Cruise to the Bahamas June 7, 2013
Ever want to cruise to the Bahamas with a large group of your closest friends. If so, make sure to make your reservations between now and September 12. I have reserved a group of rooms on a Royal Caribbean cruise for June 2013. I have mentioned this to many members, and so far we have a large group that is interested in going. This will be an event in 2013 to not miss. The cruise is open to all members and friends/family. Please note that there are some additional freebies that will be awarded to each stateroom based on the number of rooms that the group books. We are looking at the possibility of a cocktail hour with an open bar as well as some on board credits for each room. Below are the details of the cruise. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email me. You can use a drivers license along with a certified copy of your birth certificate, if you do not have a passport.
Royal Caribbean
Call 1-800-465-3595 and give them the group id#7567215
We have blocked off 32 rooms at the following rates:
Inside Stateroom – $349 plus taxes and fees is $410.53 per person (12 rooms available)
Ocean View Stateroom – $419 plus taxes and fees is $480.53 per person (18 rooms available)
Balcony Stateroom – $579 plus taxes and fees is $640.53 per person (2 rooms available)
Deposit of $200 per room when booking. Remaining balance will be due March 24, 2013.
Itinerary:
Day Number |
Day of Week |
Date |
Port Location |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
1 |
Friday |
06/07/13 |
Port Canaveral, FL |
|
4:30 pm |
2 |
Saturday |
06/08/13 |
Nassau, Bahamas |
12:00 pm |
11:59 pm |
3 |
Sunday |
06/09/13 |
CocoCay, Bahamas |
8:00 am |
5:00 pm |
4 |
Monday |
06/10/13 |
Port Canaveral, FL |
7:00 am |
|
Amanda Langley, Cruise Director
Amanda.langley95@yahoo.com
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Please contact Rene' Durham at 770-944-1340 for more information or to place your ad today!
January 2012
01 Good Luck Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
07 Cornhole Practice
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Cornhole Practice
28 Road Captain's Meeting
February 2012
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Sweetheart Ride
13 Mexi-Monday Social
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Mardi Gras Ride
25 Doug's Ride
March 2012
03 HDA Blessing of the Bikes
06 NO Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09-18 FYI Daytona Bike Week
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Cheaha Mountain Ride
10 HDA Advance Riders Course
12 Mexi Monday Social
15 Loop Road Ride
15-17 HDA St. Patrick's Day Sale
17 Beth Barrett Memorial Ride
22 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Birthday Ride
31 HDA Winter Party
31 Cornhole Tournament
April 2012
01 April Fools Ride
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HDA Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny 2:00 PM
09 Mexi Monday Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
15 Handguns & Harley Ride
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Birthday Ride
21 HDA Spring Hot Rods & Harleys
27 Move Night at the Pavilion
28 Backwards Ride
28 FYI Police Memorial Ride
29 Village Ride
May 2012
01 Atlanta Chapter Business MeetingJune 2012
03 Sweet Child O Mine
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 Skilled Rider's Course
09 Birthday Ride
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11 Mexi Monday Social
14 HDA Customer Appreciation Bike Night
16 Chapter Meeting
16 Cancer Fundraiser
16 HDA Demo Days
17 John Morgan Memorial Ride
21 HDA Ladies's Garage Party and Men's Boot Camp
22 Move Night at the Pavilion
22-24 Hooks and Hogs PCB
23 Lookout Mountain Ride
25 Million Mile Monday Where's Waldo Ride
25 Million Mile Monday Landmark Cafe Ride
30 Just Peachy Ride
July 2012
03 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04 All American Ride
04 FYI Dale Moorefield Memorial Ride
07 Tasty Dip
08 ABCs Impromptu Ride
09 Mexi Monday Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 HDA Back Night
14 Early Bird Ride
15 What'll Ya Have
19 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20-21 HDA Curves & Chrome Weekend
22 7th Annual Bikers for Boobs Poker Run
27 Move Night at the Pavilion
28 Shootin' The Hooch
29 Birthday Ride
August 2012
01 Donkey Show Social
04 Where's Waldo
05 Birthday Ride
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
09 HDA Bike Night
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
11-12 Saddle & Paddle
13 Mexi Monday Social
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Chapter Picnic
18 Rockmart Dinner Ride
19 Little River Canyon
24 Move Night at the Pavilion
25 All Aboard
September 2012
01 Cathedral Caverns
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 GA State HOG Rally/ABCs
06 GA State HOG Rally
06-08 GA State HOG Rally Hiawassee, GA
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Mexi Monday Social
13 HDA Customer Bike Night
20 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Move Night at the Pavilion
23 Surprise Lunch Ride
30 ABCs Search
October 2012
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
04-06 FYISC State HOG Rally
08 Mexi Monday Social
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
20 Twisted Kilt Ride
25 Haunted House Ride
26 Move Night at the Pavilion
November 2012
03-04 Signal Mountain Ride
06 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
12 Mexi Monday Social
15 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
December 2012
04 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
10 HOGWASH Articles Due
10 Mexi Monday Social
16 NO Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
25 Merry Christmas
January 2013
01 New Years Day Good Luck Ride
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.
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