HOG Tracks - Statesville H.O.G

H.O.G. Tracks
Statesville Chapter #3548
“The First in the State of NC”
Sent By: Bree
M
MAY NEWLETTER
ay flowers, finally! Coast is clear on our cold weather for all those that
“do not have heated gear”. (Me)
A Special Welcome to our New and
Returning Members:
Karen Lindler, Angie Blackmon,
Jon Longair, Scott Bass, John Baker,
Ned Owens, John George
CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE
2ND SUNDAY OF EACH
MONTH. (except Mom’s
Day) THE NEXT CHAPTER
MEETING IS, Sunday, May
17th at 2 PM. COME
SOCIALIZE…
Happy Birthday!
To our May Bikers:
Joe Estes 5/6, Ena Stevenson 5/6, Jack Mabe 5/7, Douglas Mitchell 5/7,
Sandy Volak 5/10, Daniel Upright 5/12, Martha Mitchell 5/16, David Steelman 5/17,
Scott Bass 5/17, Fred Beal 5/21, Les Valyer 5/26, Freddie Wall 5/30
Officer Updates
From your Director: Jim Gardner
As your Director, I am truly grateful to all our hog members, for the turn out we have had at all of
our meetings and rides. I thank you for your help to keep this a good club and to make it better for
all of us.
We are moving into riding season and the weather is trying to tell us it is time to ride. I am really
excited about our up coming rides, I hope each of you plan to enjoy being with us on every ride
and at every event, to share in the fun I know we will have.
We will, at our next officers meeting rate all of our rides, so all riders will know what to expect
before they leave to go on a ride. This will help each of you to choose what rides will be best for
you and what rides are within your ability.
As this letter is being sent out, your officers will be in training, learning ways to make our club to
be better and more fun. I am really looking forward to the ride to Orlando, I know this will be fun
and I will report back to you in our next news letter on the success and fun we had.
I truly believe, because of what know and because of how I feel, we at the end of this year, will be
calling this club the fun loving, riding, Wild Hogs of North Carolina.
It's all about the ride, the fun, the friends, and the experience, that some of us may never have
again.
Ride safe, have fun and thank you for allowing me to be your Director.
Jim Gardner
From your Secretary: Patti Grove
Minutes – April 2009 Meeting
The Statesville H.O.G. met Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Tilley Harley-Davidson for the monthly
meeting with Jim Gardner, Director, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. with
32 members and 2 guests present. A prayer was offered by Craig Liverman and Jim asked the
Dave Grove to lead the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Officer Reports: Membership: We had 160 members as of the meeting.
Director: Jim Gardner explained that at the beginning of the year, the officers set goals regarding
strengthening relations with the sponsoring dealership, and building rapport amongst the officers
and the membership. The officers feel that we have met those goals.
Activities: Mark and Tommie reported that a great time was had by all at the Cannonball Poker
Run. The best hand was won by Bree Parker, and the worst hand by Andy Romano. Everyone
took home at least a small door prize. Mark had a safety video that was given away to Gene
Combs. The calendar is getting firmed up with dates for rides and events. Tommie reported that
she has talked with Lisa Metcalf of the Salisbury Chapter and they are interested in partnering
with us (cost & work) for the low country boil.
Charities: Cindy reported that the MDA Poker Run will be June 27th. We don’t have a firm date yet
for the Victory Junction Camp ride.
The results of the drawings for prizes were: Stanley Setzer won the 50/50 drawing. There was
no winner in the birthday drawing. Door prizes were won by Herbert Smit and Don Henderson.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 with a short prayer by Craig Liverman. The planned ride to
Pirates Landing was cancelled due to rain.
Membership - A reminder on membership rules – guests are only supposed to attend one
chapter event per year. This means that if your spouse/significant other have not joined the
chapter, you can’t bring them to all events. We would love to have them – at the events and as
members.
Membership is simple – first they need to join the national HOG organization, either as a full
member if they ride their own Harley, or an associate member if they are your navigator or ride
another make of bike. This can be done online or by mail. When they have their national HOG
number, they can join our chapter.
If you haven’t gotten your membership card, check at the front desk in Tilley’s.
From your Assistant Director: Dave Grove
Purchase an Alarm System from ISI Alarms and earn $50 for Victory Junction and MDA
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of North Carolina. We have been meeting the needs of residential and commercial customers
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We install NEW Systems as well as UPDATE any existing Security System.
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Some of the Services we offer: Cell Guard Monitoring, Keyless Entry Remote Control,
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For every security system installed for a Statesville HOG Member,
I will donate $50.00 to the ‘VICTORY JUNCTION GANG & MDA on behalf of the Statesville
HOG Chapter. ($25 to each)
My name is John Horan. I am a neighbor of Dave and Patti Grove.
I can be reached on my cell at (973)934-2684 or home (704)663-3536.
Let’s work together to protect the ones we love.
Note from Dave Grove:
I recently purchased a new security system from John and ISI Alarms. I was able to upgrade my
previous alarm to a more modern "cell back-up" system for less $ then my previous provider
would have charged. I found the technician who installed my system to be very professional and
the alarm was installed ahead of the promised date. John then offered to donate $50 to a charity
of our choice for every system purchased by a Statesville HOG Chapter member. Seemed like a
great way to raise money for MDA and Victory Junction."
Memorable HOG Moments
Mark & Tommie Terry (our Activities Directors) WIN the trophies!!!
Mark is from Hot Springs Arkansas and grew up around boats and his hobbies were water skiing
and riding motorcycles. His first motorcycle was a 1970 Honda SL100 that he learned to ride on.
Mark started working for a bearing distributor while in high school. He moved to North Carolina
in 1987 and opened his own company in 1993 and now has 35 years in the industry. Mark has two
children a son Anthony who is 28 and a daughter Lindsay who is 25 and both live in Arkansas.
Tommie is a North Carolina girl and grew up riding and showing horses. She is a very
accomplished rider and has won dozens or trophies and awards in horse shows and riding
competitions. Her father was Alvin Richardson who was known by all in the horse community
and together they were the first to drive a six horse team on the Daniel Boone wagon train.
Tommie worked for the Department of Social Services for 31 years and retired just before her
50th birthday. Tommie received the Pine’s Award from the Governor which is the state’s highest
award for service when she retired.
Mark & Tommie were a blind date and married in May of 1989 and will celebrate their 20th
anniversary this year. Mark and Tommie started snow skiing in 1990 and were avid skiers for
about ten years when they changed directions and got into offshore performance boats. Currently
they run a 36 foot Baja Outlaw with over 1600 horsepower at speeds to 100 MPH and have
completed over thirty poker runs in 11 states and have trailered their boat over 70,000 miles. You
can read about their boating adventures at www.DocksPokerRun.com and see pictures of the
boat.
They joined the ranks of Harley owners in June of 2008 when gasoline prices got to be too high to
operate the boat. Mark has owned four Honda’s over the years but Tommie convinced him there
was only one brand of motorcycle and they purchased a 2008 FLHX Street Glide. They joined the
Statesville HOG chapter in 2008 after visiting as guests of Sonny & Wanda Deal. Mark has made
one long distance ride to date up to Sandusky Bay, Ohio to visit friends and it was an 1100 mile
round trip. They both really enjoy riding and look forward to many more rides with the local
chapter and some long distant trips.
A high spot was at the recent Rolling Thunder Car & Bike show at Tilley’s Harley Davidson where
they won 1st place in the “Custom Class” and also won the Peoples Choice Award for “Best in
Show”.
You can join a HOG chapter, wear a patch and go out on weekend rides.
An old Harley rusting in a barn is probably still worth something to someone.
When your Harley is stored away for the winter, you never feel ridiculous when you
go to the garage to sit on it or polish a little chrome.
When you say you’re going to clean the bike, your spouse will always know what
you’re up to for the next few hours and not have to worry.
It can make you smile on a “bad day”.
It gives the local Police a way to earn their salaries and keeps them wondering if
you’re a bad ass biker or maybe an influential Judge or Lawyer under those
leathers.
It gives you the opportunity to try out every metal polish and auto cleaner in the
hardware store.
Everyone’s second childhood is more fun on a Harley.
You don’t have to wear a lime green and purple leather body suit to ride a Harley.
You’re more willing to go out and pick up milk and the newspaper if you can ride to
the store on your Harley.
(70 more reasons in our next 7 newsletters)
Who’s Who at Tilley’s
Regina Kiziah – Motor clothes Department
Hometown: Catawba, NC
Married to David
Employee at Tilley’s for 1 ½ years.
Been riding since 1998
Currently owns a 2008 Street Glide
Hobbies: Riding my bike
Terry Levan – Sales Department
Don & Robinette Tilley’s son-in-law
Married to: Denise Tilley for 20 years
3 sons: Chase 18, Chance 15, Chandler 13 (he drives Grandpa Don’s race car)
Employed at Tilley’s in Sales over 1 year
Been riding for 26 years
Licensed Barber
Currently owns a 2009 Screamin Eagle Road Glide
Highlighted HOG Members
Allan Rhew –Member
Statesville HOG Chapter Member since 2002
Employed by Lowe’s
Married to: Kay (who also rides & is a member)
2 sons: Cliff 21, Brian 30
Currently owns a 2008 Street Glide
Most memorable bike ride to Key West in 2007
Message from Tilley’s
Bree,
My name is Bill; I was A HOG member out of Long Island
NY. I was recently diagnosed with caner and was wondering if
anyone in your chapter or other chapters may be interested
in a Willy G bike and accessories. If anyone is interested, feel free to contact me at any
time, Thank you for your time.
Sincerely
William A. Rotteck
[email protected]
Cell: 704-682-2445
Dear Vickie,
A couple of weeks ago my wife and I stopped by to view Tilley Harley show room.
During our visit we talked about selling my Willy G. due to becoming ill with cancer. I am
the original owner of this Willy G.; this bike is shown with
President Ronald Regan at the York, Pa. Harley Davidson Factory Museum. It is a
collector’s item part of Harley Davidson History. Can you please forward this e-mail with
pictures to your sales manager and Don Tilley himself, they may be interested in this
particular model. Thank you for your time.
For Sale: Asking $ 17,500.00
Harley Davidson Willie G Custom Low-Ride 1987 FXLR - Original Factory (two tone
Burgundy) condition - Original Owner - Original Factory Harley Leather Saddle Bags
with support brackets. Motor, 80 cubic inch cradle rubber mounted with 5 speed
gearbox - 21-inch Front spoke wheel - 16-inch Rear mage wheel, belt drive. Sold with
Bike Trailer, Cover, Kryptonite wheel lock, Rear Sissy bar pad, Leather tool bag.
Additional Harley Accessories for Sale
Men’s Leather Chaps (like new) $160.00
Men’s Original 1950 Harley Leather Jacket (size 42) $260.00
Women’s Original (small) Harley Leather Jacket (like new) $350.00
Other News
“We got a call this evening from David Smith who is president of the local Gold Wing chapter with
info about a memorial ride on Sunday, May 3 to Curly's H-D to view the "wall". He says it's an
annual event. He said the name of anyone killed on a motorcycle in NC goes on the wall.
It starts at Hardee's on N. Center Street - kickstands up at 7:00 am. Breakfast and lunch will be
served at Curly's. The plan is to ride to Mt. Airy from Winston and then back to Statesville.
His phone # is 704-873-3089.
I told him that our officers would be riding back from Orlando that day, but that we would get the
word out to the chapter.”
From Dave & Patti Grove
WHO’S WHO?
Director: Jim Gardner [email protected]
Assistant Director: Dave Grove
[email protected]
Secretary: Patti Grove [email protected]
Head Road Captain & Sgt of Arms: Don Henderson
[email protected]
Chaplin: Craig Liverman [email protected]
Treasurer/Charities Officer/Webmaster : Cindy
Henderson [email protected]
Safety Officer: Donnie Edwards
[email protected]
Activities Directors: Mark & Tommie Terry
[email protected], [email protected]
Check out these Web sites:
News Letter Editor: Bree Parker
[email protected]
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Safety Director: Donnie Edwards
[email protected]
Positions Available…Call Jim Garner 704-878-6762
www.statesvillehog.org
www.tilleyhd.com
www.harley-davidson.com
May 2009
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Sat
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Mother's Day
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Beacon Drive In
Ride
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HOG Social
2pm
24
Memorial Day
30
Breakfast Ride
31
June 2009
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Sat
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Hwy 80 Ride
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Summer Night
Cruise & Dinner
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AM Ride & HOG
Chapter Cookout
19
HOG Social
2pm
20
Stations Inn &
Blue Ridge
Getaway
Flag Day
21
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Father's Day
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MDA Charity
Ride
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1226 Morland Drive
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