hogwash - Harley Owners Group: Atlanta Chapter

July 2008
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HOGWASH
DIRECTOR’S ARTICLE
The Official Newsletter of the
Atlanta Chapter, Inc.
Chapter Number 0788
As you flip through this month’s HOGWASH, I hope
you’ll take a few minutes and read Nancy Hardman’s
article. It’s always great to have a member submit an
article but one like this is a big part of why HOG is so
popular. Family, friendship and knowing that if you have
a problem while you out for that ride, someone is there
to help. I was fortunate enough to get to go on Scott’s
Sticky Fingers Ride (Great Ride by the way) And saw
how the people came together, From the group
assisting Nancy to the others who patently waited, no
one felt the need to take off and leave the group. There
were many members along with several guests and
everyone was happy to wait and make sure their fellow
rider was taken care of before we took off on the next
leg of our journey. I am always proud to tell people that
I am a member of HOG and especially the Atlanta
Chapter, but its situations like this that remind me how
great the origination and all the members really are.
As you all know, we are always looking for new Road
Captains, but we are really in need of Road Captain’s
to lead rides through the week and some Sunday, after
church, ride. The Wednesday ride I lead in April had 14
people along. All you need is your Harley and the
desire to lead your fellow members on some
memorable rides. If you are unsure where to go or how
to get there, Diana and I would be happy to get you
started. All you have to do is contact either me or Diana
and we’ll hook you up. In no time you will be leading
people on rides they will be talking about for years to
come. I hope to see you all out at one of our events
soon, you make the chapter what it is, so come out and
help keep it the best chapter in these here parts.
It’s the greatest pleasure in being a member. Meeting and
making new friends on every ride is one of the best parts
of the ride!
We had some very enjoyable rides in May and June. The
July calendar is looking very full and adventurous. It was
great to spend Memorial weekend with so many of my
riding buddies. We all did so much riding. It was great.
Sticky Fingers was a wonderful ride both there and back.
The Riders Resort ride was awesome. Too bad I can’t
tell you what happened there, but what goes on at the
bon fire stays at the bon fire! However, it was great to
hang with some wonderful friends.
Join us for any of the upcoming July rides, we have
several new road captains leading their first rides this
month, they would love to have a fun group to ride with.
See you on the Cloudland Canyon, Pizza Farm, 29
Dreams, Biker for Boobs, or Copperhead lodge Ride.
Being a Road captain can be very rewarding in so many
ways! It doesn’t have to be a big ride or a long ride, just
enjoy the ride!
Happy Trails,
Diana Bodden, Head Road Captain
Shane’s Social
Chris Robey, Director
Please join me on Tuesday, July 22 for a Shane’s Social
at 3894 Due West Road, Marietta, GA. We will have
some great BBQ and wonderful fellowship and even a
discount. Get your Rider’s Rewards points and have
some fun. Look forward to seeing you.
HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN’S ARTICLE
Bobby Conway, Road Captain
Being a Road Captain
Atlanta Chapter
2008 Officers
Director:
Chris Robey 770-367-1386
2008 Road Captains
Andy Adresen 770-502-0847
[email protected]
[email protected]
Assistant Director:
Bobby Conway 678-384-0313
[email protected]
Tom Arnold 770-313-3886
[email protected]
Ed Chowning 770-505-904
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:
Rene’ Durham 770-944-1340
[email protected]
Head Road Captain:
Diana Bodden 404-992-3548
Jon Loewer 770-652-8646
[email protected]
Steve Magel 678-354-3560
[email protected]
[email protected]
Safety Officer:
Jim Byrd 770-843-6700
[email protected]
Skeeter McDowell 770-422-8557
[email protected]
John Provost 404-535-3447
[email protected]
Activity Officer:
Erik Grandowski 404-580-6759
[email protected]
Membership Officer:
Lori Robey 678-463-0005
Charles Slomka 770-301-3681
[email protected]
Scott Vandiver 770-425-8752
[email protected]
Tentative Activities Schedule
August 2008
02 Saddle & Paddle
05 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
09 Road Captain’s Meeting
14 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
15-17 Southern Highroads
23 Movie Night
27 105th Milwaukee
September 2008
02 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
05-07 Cherokee/Magievalley
11-13 GA State HOG Rally
18 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
21 Dahlonega Autumn Fest
24-27 Thunder Beach
October 2008
05 March of Dimes Ride
05 HOGWASH Articles Due
07 Atlanta Chapter Business Meeting
11 Apple Festival
16 Atlanta Chapter Monthly Meeting
18 Movie Night
19 Barber Museum Fest & Swap Meet
26 Ciaha Arts Festival
Celebrating Birthdays
[email protected]
Gene Williams 404-805-8119
Photographer:
Editor:
Chris Houghton 770-944-1340
[email protected]
Newsletter/Web Master:
B.K. Ellis 770-471-0306
[email protected]
Ride and Have Fun
with the
Atlanta Chapter in
2008
[email protected]
2008 GA State H.O.G. Rally
September 11-13
Tybee Island, GA
Pre-registration Deadline
July 24, 2008
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 - 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.
07/02 Joel Kilthau
07/02 Joseph Marinaccio
07/03 John Riggs
07/03 Randy Stone
07/08 Ron Cosby
07/09 Rodney Still
07/12 Karen Mathiasen
07/13 David Cooper
07/15 Jim Durham
07/24 Donald Christiansen
07/24 Mark Hunter
07/26 James Gang
07/27 Joey Porter
07/28 Joan Chowning
07/28 Mona Stephens
07/30 Christine Bell
07/30 Charles Bergner
07/31 Sybil Davis
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S ARTICLE
JULY MEETING
A.K.A.: Bug Run to Taco Mac
We decided to try something different for this meeting.
Here’s the plan, we will meet at the regular time 7:00
P.M. at the pavilion, if you can get there a little early. We
will have a quick 15 minute meeting and safety briefing.
Just like the 50/50 you can buy your bug target for $5:00
you can buy as many bug targets as you would like.
Come in your car on your bike, whatever. Put your
target on the front of your bike, or car. We will then
leave the pavilion and take a scenic ride over to Taco
Mac in Douglasville. Whoever has a bug or the most
bugs in the center of their target wins. So that we have an
independent judge, I am going to approach Randy
Snyder of Full Throttle to judge for us. Once at Taco
Mac we will be at the Friendship table in the back of the
restaurant. There we will have our usual door prizes. It
will basically be more of a social event rather than a dull
old meeting. Also, if you can’t make it to the pavilion just
meet us at Taco Mac, I would anticipate being there no
later than 8:00 P.M.. Can’t wait to see everyone?
Saddle & Paddle Ride
I plan on having an overnight ride to the Natahala Gorge
on Saturday, August 2. We will meet at the pavilion
around 7:30 A.M. and leave at 8:00 A.M. we will ride to
Natahala and once there we will raft down the Natahala
river. It’s about a two-hour float. When we finish there,
we will ride to a hotel in the area and spend the night. On
Sunday morning we will get up and ride some of the
wonderful roads in the area, possibly the Cherohala
Skyway and then head back home. I need to hear from
anyone interested so I can arrange to block some rooms
in the area. So please contact me as soon as possible at
either 404-502-2380 or more so [email protected] .
Please let me know.
Bobby Conway, Assistant Director
SAFETY OFFICER’S ARTICLE
Don’t Get Spiked!
Today with the leash laws on dogs in force, one would
think he would not be chased or attacked by “Spike”
while riding his/her bike. It happens, especially on rural
roads. This is a hazard that causes accidents frequently.
With this problem lurking on the side of the road waiting
to spring into action, what should one do short of using
pepper spray? The preferred method is to change speed
to throw “Spike’s” timing off and get him confused. It
will cause the dog to overshoot the front tire. One must
be careful not to run over him in front of the motorcycle!
Never kick at a dog. You could lose control of your
bike, or the dog could grab your pants’ leg causing you
to fall. Just remember—don’t get spiked!
Jim Byrd, Safety Officer
A Big Thank You!
Noel and I have been riding with the Atlanta Chapter
HOG for five years now. I always knew riding with the
chapter was safe because there is safety in numbers.
However, I did not realize the full advantage of riding
with the chapter until today. Riding with the chapter has
many advantages other than the friendships we develop
over the years, it has members who are there when you
need assistance. For any member, especially a women
riders there are so many advantages of riding with a
group. Today, after leaving Sticky Fingers for our
Memorial Day ride, my bike would not crank. Thanks
to Scott, Andy, Skeeter, John and Noel, they were able
to get my bike cranked so I could ride it home. Karen
and another guy (I do not know his name) helped by
holding my saddle bags and battery covers while all the
guys tried everything to get my bike to crank. Thanks to
everyone, the day was not blanketed with the remembrance of my bike stalling and Noel and I were able to
complete the ride.
As I write this note, Noel has just found and corrected
the problem with my bike and I am ready for the next
ride with our chapter, The Atlanta Harley Owners
Group. Thanks again for everyone who helped and
those who waited in the hot sun on me.
Love ya all,
Nancy Hardman, Chapter Member
Million Mile Monday Ride
Copperhead Lodge
Join me Monday, June 30; I will be leading my first ride as
a chapter member. Meet at the dealership at 10:00 A.M.
and leave at 10:30 A.M. The destination will be to the
Euharlee covered bridge south of Cartersville then ride to
Los Cowboys in Villa-Rica for fine Mexican food and
steaks, then return to the dealership.
Calling all Bikers: My name is Karen Mathiasen
A.K.A. Fashion. I have been riding for 16 years. I
would like all of you to join me in my first “Official
Road Captain” ride. We will be taking the long way
round to Blairsville, GA. Copperhead Lodge is a 40acre resort community located in the north Georgia
Mountains. Built by motorcyclist enthusiasts for a
motorcyclist enthusiast. They serve breakfast all day
and their lunches are fantastic! (Low prices too.) See
you July 20.
This is an easy three pig ride lasting about 3.5 hours
putting us back before the peak heat of the day.
Remember to log your mileage from your home and back.
See you on June 30,
Jim Byrd, Safety Officer
Ride on,
Karen Mathiasen (Fashion), Road Captain
2008 GA State H.O.G. Rally
September 11-13
Tybee Island, GA
Pre-registration Deadline
July 24, 2008
Register at www.gastatehogrally.com
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Celebrate Your Independence
World of Wheels 1988
Come out and get an early jump on your 4th of July
weekend. Join me for the 3rd Annual Fireworks Display
at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex
(VPlex). The event will take place Thursday, July 3, from
6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. NOJOE’S Clown Circus will
perform from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and Watusi
Rodeo will perform from 7:00 P.M. up until the Fireworks Display begins. Watusi Rodeo is an awesome
local six-piece country rock band from West Georgia
who entertains audiences of all ages with their unique
brand of “Kick in’ Country” music. Face painting,
inflatable slides and other activities for the youth are free.
Limited parking will be available at the park, and there
are several large parking lots in the vicinity. Bring your
lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the evening. Come be a
part of the largest Fireworks Display in West Georgia.
You can either meet the chapter there (the VPlex is just
south of I-20 on SR-61 contact me for directions ) or I
will be leading a short ride from the dealership to the
VPlex. We will meet at 5:00 P.M. and leave out at 5:30
P.M. I plan on stopping in Villa Rica, so if anyone wants
to pick up a bucket of chicken or other food you will get
the chance before we get there. There will be a concession stand at the VPlex for those wanting to get a snack
during the event. I hope to see everyone there, no better
way to start off the long Independence weekend than
with a great fireworks show and your HOG family.
1st Place Winner - Road Class, Herman Ridley
2nd Place Winner - Road Class, Jim and Rene’ Durham
1st Place Winner - Conservative Class, Glenda Ridley
1st Place Winner - Full Class, Jim and Rene’ Durham
1st Place Winner - Track Class, Wayne Allen
1st Place Winner - Mild Class, B.K. Ellis
2nd Place Winner - Mild Class, David Brooks
3rd Place Winner - Mild Class, Debra Brooks
Chris Robey, Road Captain
HISTORIAN’S ARTICLE
1989 Chapter Officers
B.K. Ellis - Director
Dick Gehring - Assistant Director
Gail Houghton - Secretary
Lynn Fine - Treasurer
Glenn Hall - Head Road Captain
David Brooks - Road Captain
Dan Prince - Road Captain
Rene’ Durham - Activities Officer
Dan Prince - Assistant Activities Officer
In January 1988, we named our newsletter HOGWASH.
Before then we were just calling it NEWSLETTER.
Ride for Kids
At our Atlanta Chapter meeting, members would bring
in items and we would auction the off to raise money for
the Ride for Kids. As of the March meeting we had
raised a total of $2994.17.
The Atlanta Chapter we auction two Delta round trip
tickets and two Continental round trip tickets donated
by Lloyd Southwick. Ken Strauss bid $600 for the
Delta tickets and Aaron Davis bid $525 for the
Continental tickets. Hope you guys enjoy your trip.
Dan Prince’s name was drawn from the tickets of
members supporting the Ride for Kids Auction. Dan
won a Willie G. Leather jacket for his support.
The Atlanta Chapter donated a total of $22,000 to the
Brain Tumor Foundation Ride for Kids. We were not
only NUMBER ONE, but surpassed the Second Place
winner, Athens Chapter, H.O.G. bye $17,400. There
were approximately 1500 motorcycles on the ride and
raised a total of $180,000. Johnny Beckman (11 Alive
Weather Man) was astounded at our total donation and
asked for it to be rechecked and still could not believe
the total. He thanked the Atlanta Chapter on for our
super effort on the 5:30 and 6:00 P.M. 11 Alive News.
A big thanks goes to Lloyd Southwick for leading the
Atlanta Chapter to this outstanding honor.
Atlanta Chapter Christmas Party
The Christmas Party was held at the Islander Restaurant
in Forest Park. It was free for all Atlanta Chapter
Members excluding alcoholic beverages. Guests were
charged $17.
BK Ellis, Historian
July 2008
Atlanta Chapter
All rides leaving
Harley-Davidson of
Atlanta,
riders, meet
in pavilion!
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Atlanta Chapter
Business
Meeting
7:00 PM
La Salsa
Mexican Rest.
411 Maxham Rd.
0.4 miles East of
Thornton Rd.
Fireworks
Villa Rica
M-5:00 PM
HDA
L-5:30 PM
Chris Robey
1 Pig
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Dale
Moorefield
M-8:30 AM
McDonough
Square
L-9:00 AM
Allan Farmer
3 Pigs
HOGWASH
Articles
Due
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Cloudland
Canyon
M-9:00 AM
HDA
L-9:30 AM
Mack Hall
3 Pigs
18
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Sonic Social
6-8 PM
21 Pace Inlet
Hiram, GA
Bobby Conway
Chapter Meeting
7:00 PM
HDA Pavilion
after short meeting
Bug Run to
Taco Mac
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Copperhead
Lodge
M-9:30 AM
HDA
L-10:00 AM
Karen
Mathison
3 Pigs
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Biker for
Boobs
Registration
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM
HDA
John Provost
2 Pigs
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Shane’s Rib
Shack Social
M-7:00 PM
3894 Due West
Rd.
Marietta
Bobby Conway
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Pizza Farm
M-4:00 PM
HDA
L-4:30 PM
Andrea
Oparnica
2 Pigs
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29 Dreams
M-10:00 AM
HDA
L-10:30 AM
Gene Williams
3 Pigs
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The Official Newsletter of the
Atlanta Chapter, Inc.
Chapter Number 0788
Mission Statement: The Atlanta Chapter
provides members with exciting, safe,
organized riding activities and social events
to expand horizons, fulfill dreams, and
create lifelong memories through personal
relationships forged in iron and steel.
Atlanta Chapter, Inc.
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta, Inc.
501 Thornton Road
Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122
HOGWASH
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July
2008