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#5369
September 2012
Sponsored by Skagit Harley-Davidson 1337 Goldenrod Road Burlington, WA 98233
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North Cascade
H.O.G. Officers
2012
By: Vince Danner
Director:
Vince Danner
(360) 651-0681
Asst. Director:
Frank ‘Rusty’ G.
(360) 675-9609
Secretary:
Catherine D
(360) 629-4390
Treasurer:
Tom D.
(360) 629-4390
Asst. Treasurer:
Sandi C.
(360) 856-1247
Activities:
Position is open
Safety Officer:
Chet Griffith
~phone~
Ladies of Harley:
(LOH):
Katie Marrs
(360) 679-4958
Assistant LOH:
Elaine F
(360) 632-5359
Membership Officer:
Lindy L
(360) 389-0333
Co-Editor:
Mike Tanner
(360) 387-3964
Co-Editor:
Kathy Immel
(425) 238-3175
Assistant Editor:
Vicki Tanner
(360) 387-3964
Chaplain:
Howard Bono
(425) 870-8554
Historian:
Linda D.
(360) 856-1939
Photographer:
Tara C.
(360) 724-6416
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Remember our First
Sunday Meeting for September will be the 9th. Also
keep in mind that we’ll be
riding to the meeting and
having a little BBQ
afterwards. August has
been a very busy
month. The weather
has been spectacular
and our members have
been out taking advantage. I know several made the trip to the
Sturgis Black Hills Rally and it sounded like
they had a great time.
Luz and I went on the
Custer’s Mayor Ride
and ended up in the middle
of a herd of Buffalo. She
wasn’t real happy and I tried
to stay at least 3 feet away
on either side. Couldn’t help
but notice a few of the other
bikes that wanted good pictures and pulled up close
enough to pet the critters.
Some people just don’t understand that not every animal is a pet. Some other
members made a run to New
Orleans and back. I think
they kept the face book
crowd up to date but I can’t
wait to hear the stories from
the trip. Last weekend was
the Skagit H-D Summer Party which was intended to
help raise awareness for the
Burned Children Recovery
Foundation. It was great to
have the old fire truck
parked out in front and I
know enough money was
tossed in the boot to cover
provided all riders with a
great looking patch for
Camp Phoenix. Once I get
this sent off to Kathy, it’ll be
time to head for Okanogan
for the State Rally.
We have over 30
members attending
so it’s going to be a
great time.
I’ve heard that Ken
Lee’s leg is on the
mend. I haven’t
spoken with him yet
but Jan assures me
the North Coast
Chapter was in immediate contact and
that Ken was in
the cost of diesel to drive it good spirits and doing well.
down. Thanks to Shane EarWhat’s happening
good, Mark Van Oort and
this month? The officers
Chet for helping out with
meeting will be on the
parking. The Burn Run was 4th,which is also the HOG
the next day and was a little discount day. The FSR is on
different this year going to a the 8th and our FSM is the
new camp plus having the
9th. The TSR will be on the
main road closed so that all 16th. Skagit H-D will be
the fire trucks and other big having the Pre-Oyster run
rigs couldn’t make it into the party on the 22nd and the
area around the galley. It
Oyster run on the 23rd. Can
was still a great day, we do- you believe school is starting
nated over $2300 counting
and only 4 months remain in
the check from the chapter
2012 and less than a year for
and passing of the hat before the 110th celebration in Milthe ride. You can never go waukee? Let’s ride!!
wrong with great kids and
Harley’s; I can’t wait until
Stay hydrated and stay safe.
next year so we can apply all Vince
of the lessons learned from
this one. The BCRF also
Vince
Assist. Photographer:
Tonya B.
(360) 757-1020
Webmaster:
Kenny V.
(425) 770-2061
Lead Road Captain:
Roger Valentine
(360) 856-5683
Sometime bad things in life open up your eyes to
the good things you weren’t paying attention to
before.
KEITH
Blooper Award:
Mark V.O.
(360) 929-7237
Patches
Catherine D
(360) 629-4390
Next Meetings: September 9th & October 7th
Time: 10:00 am - 9:00 for breakfast
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by: Frank “Rusty” G
Assistant Directors Page
With high speed internet, smart phone applications
(aka: “there’s an app for that”!), social media, and a “robust”
webpage we can reach out and “touch” a whole new generation of Harley riders next year.
Seems to me we’ve had a heck of a lot of fun as a
It is up to us to make stuff happen so keep your ideChapter since January. It’s kind of hard to believe that it’s
as and inspirations coming. If you don’t have internet, or
almost September, and the time to start thinking about closing
you’re not on Facebook, consider it --- resistance is futile
out 2012 has crept up on us .
(Muwahaha-hahahahaaaa) you will be assimilated!
Keeping that in mind, I want to take this opportunity
Seriously, we got Mark and Vince on Facebook after
to thank each of you for allowing me to act as your Assistant
all,….whaaaaaat!!!!!
Director this year. It has been a ginormous learning experi2013 is right around the corner. The 110 th Anniverence. I, like many others, was blissfully
sary in Milwaukee is going to be epic. If you
ignorant of how much is involved in
doubt it, just take a look at the Anniversary
“running” a HOG Chapter. I have been havEdition models on the H-D website. Sahing a really great time in spite of my current
weeeeet!!! It’s going to be a great year of ridpersonal “life” issues and all. It has been a
ing and having fun and I’m pretty sure the Movery good year of riding and hangin’ out
tor Company is going to put on a fantastic parwith this great bunch of down to earth folks
ty. I hope to be there.
that really appreciate the simple things in
life; Riding and Having Fun. Listen to me
It is with a saddened heart that I now
now and believe me later while I tell you
inform you that I will be stepping down from
that I have very much needed that solid
the Officer ranks at the end of this year for
grounding influence over this last year. You
personal reasons. My heartfelt thanks to our Director, Vince,
have my deepest thanks for your support and encouragement.
the rest of our great Officers, and all of you members for putI know that whatever happens, it’s going to be alright.
ting up with me, and also for all the support and guidance
There’s nothing quite like a little “apex strafing ther- everyone has given me over these past months. Salute. So
apy” to straighten out your head. And I know that you know you, the membership of the North Cascade Chapter, must
exactly what I’m talking about.
now decide who you would like to serve as the new Assistant
I think we’ve done some very good things to help the
Director.
Chapter grow this year. The “Facebook” revolution should be
a benchmark that we can all look to and take measure of in
Over the next month give this some thought. Nomithe coming days. NC Hog truly has gone “social” media. 8-) nations and elections are not far away. If you are interested in
The sharing and interaction, the ribbing/poking fun between
becoming an Officer, talk to someone about it, get nominated,
Chapter members has added a-whole-‘nother dimension of
and take the plunge. It’s well worth the experience.
fun and involvement to the HOG experience. Our member’s
tech skills are getting better every day and we have only just
scratched the surface.
Rusty
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by: Catherine Dostart, Secretary
NCHOG MEETING MINUTES
meeting and had guests from Bellingham
to give an overview of the 2012 LOH
AUGUST 5, 2012
Summit. The women from each LOH
Roger Valentine opened the meeting with Chapter in WA will make baskets with
prayer at 10:00 a.m. Assistant Director,
items from their geographic areas which
Rusty Gordon, welcomed new members
will be auctioned off at the Summit.
and guests. After discussion, it was
There are currently 42 women in the
NCHOG LOH. Elaine also said the womagreed the September 9th (second
en have finished making pillow cases for
Sunday due to Labor Day weekend)
the children at this year’s burn camp.
NCHOG meeting will be held in
Anacortes at Washington Park. Roger Safety Officer, Chet Griffith said with the
will lead a ride that morning leaving at
increase in tourist traffic and our beautiful
9:00 a.m. from Skagit Harley-Davidson.
weather, be cautious of your surroundings
The ride will end at Washington Park
as those enjoying the sights may not be
where we’ll hold our meeting followed by seeing you! The State Rally is at the end
a BBQ. Rusty thanked Lynn, Sandy,
of this month (August). Although regisMarjorie, Randy, Katie, Darlene, Chet,
tration has closed, you can still register at
Mike, Tom & Catherine for help at the
the Rally, there just may not be t-shirts
last Skagit H-D event. Rusty said there
available for purchase. There will be a
were several sign-up sheets available and group ride leaving Legend (Wenatchee)
help will be needed at the August 18th
Harley-Davidson at 1:00 p.m. on Thurs“Fun in the Sun” event at Skagit H-D.
day, (Aug 23rd) which will end at the WA
This event will also be raising money for State HOG Rally.
the Burned Children Recovery FoundaHead Road Captain, Roger Valentine pretion.
sented Lloyd Potter and Mark Van Oort
Treasurer, Tom Dostart reported on the
with their Officer Pin and Year Bar Patch
status of our money. We’ll be giving
for completing the required rides for the
$1500 to the Burned Children Recovery
year. Due to the holiday, September 8th
Foundation at the Burn Run on August
will be the FSR, lead by Marjorie, Rhonda
19th. The ride will leave from the Skagit and Roger.
Casino in Bow at 9:00 a.m., Sunday,
Special awards were presented to MarjoAugust 19th. Our membership officer,
rie Dannenmiller for “I smell gas DannenLindy Lindberg is out on a month-long
miller”; she was presented with a fuel
ride so Rusty said our current NCHOG
spill recovery kit. Rusty Gordon received
membership is at 225.
NCHOG guards which can be attached to
Elaine Fielding, LOH Assistant Officer
his highway pegs to prevent future scrapsaid 15 women attended the last LOH
ing. As usual, it’s one of those, you had
HOT tips for the month.
The last several weeks we have seen higher than normal
temperatures not only in our area but across the state. So
what happens to our body when were riding in 85-105 degree weather. Can we become disoriented or dehydrated?
The answer is yes. Heat stroke or heat exhaustion can
sneak up on us if we don’t take precautions. We need to
take more breaks and drink more water. Did I mention
MORE WATER?? . Many of us like to ride with our coats
and chaps even in the hot weather. So it’s always a good
idea to remove those items when stopping to give your
body a chance to cool off.
Things to consider in very hot weather.
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
to be there, to comprehend the rationale
for these bloopers.
Rhonda Anderson did the raffles where
Vivian had the winning ticket for a $25
gift certificate to Skagit Harley-Davidson
and Shane had the $pecial ticket.
The Burn Dance is set for Saturday, October 20th. Again, this will be a joint effort
with the Sedro-Woolley Fire Department
and NCHOG to raise money for the children’s Burn Camp. Auction items will be
needed and the wheelbarrows with goodies have always been crowd pleasers.
Food for the dance will be provided by a
local restaurant. Last year almost $20,000
was raised at this event.
Sandi Castano has volunteered to take
over ordering and selling patches for
NCHOG. If you’ve considered being a
Primary Officer with NCHOG, the position of Secretary will be up for grabs the
end of this year!
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Catherine Dostart, NCHOG Secretary
Drink more water
Remove extra clothing when stopping
Take longer breaks...at least 30min
Find shade. Drink water
Drink more water.
Wet cloth around your neck.
Have fun and Ride, Ride, Ride
Chet
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By: Howard Bono
Love and Respect
Many of you that have been around
for a while, know my Son Drew. Drew
will be 20 in November, he moved
out almost a year ago and has his
own company that repairs and maintains computers and networks for
companies and organizations. He
takes care of the four co-op stores in
Snohomish County and he has a couple of fire departments he maintains
too. He is also a volunteer firefighter
in Arlington Heights where he lives.
Since he moved out, I have gotten
smarter in his eyes. He not only asks
my opinions on things, he takes my
advice. How cool is that?
He and Jessica have been seeing each
other for almost 2 years now and recently they told us that they are getting married. Jessica has had her eye
on Drew since they met in 4-H when
they were 12 and 13.
I can’t tell you how excited I am for
the two of them because I believe
they could be married for 50 or 60
years. This kid has been pretty lucky
his whole life and I’ll be darned if he
didn’t do it again with Jessica.
He came over to the house a couple
of months ago to tell us that they
were getting married. I have to admit
that I wasn’t the least bit surprised.
He asked what I thought and I want
to tell you what I told him.
I told him there were three questions
I wanted to ask him and that I have
two books they needed to read. He
said OK. What are they?
Question #1: Do you like her as a
person? If you don’t like her as a
person, it will be difficult to work
through all of the issues that come
up in a marriage. You will always
love her but there will be times that
you may not like her all that much.
Question #2: Can you two talk
about everything? If you don’t have
the ability to talk through the issues,
you are going to lower your chances
of having a successful, long term relationship.
Question #3: Do you love her? You
may love her now but you will need
love and friendship and the ability to
talk openly with each other to make
that love blossom over time.
Of course he answered each one of
my questions in the positive but not
without thinking them through. I
wanted to give him more to think
about especially since by today’s
standards they are a bit young for
marriage.
Then he said, “What about the books
we need to read?”
I told him that they both needed to
stay in their bibles. They are both
Christians and that has formed the
basis for their relationship. Their
moral compasses are the same and
that is huge in creating a long lasting
marriage.
Book #1: The Five Love Languages
by Gary Chapman. Everyone accepts
love differently and Gary Chapman
has created an assessment for each
of us to take so we know our way of
accepting love. For example, Barb’s
love language is “Acts of service”. I
can tell her all day how much I love
her and appreciate her but if I do the
dishes or wash her car, wow! I have
hit exactly what she needs in the way
she needs it.
The book is a short read but take the
assessment in the back of the book
first. Or, go online to
www.5lovelanguages.com and take
the assessment there. If you haven’t
done it, do it now and have your
spouse do it too. Then put it into action and you will see results instantly.
Book #2: Love and Respect by Dr.
Emerson Eggerichs. The subtitle of
the book is, The love she most desires. The respect he desperately
needs. I met Dr. Eggerichs a year after his book came out. It was in a
seminar and he promised to tell us
the wording of a card that a woman
could write to her husband that
would make him melt. All the guys in
the room just said, “Sure, whatever.” At the conclusion of his talk he
told us the wording of the card and
he was dead on.
The women in
the room were
looking at the
men and asking,
“Is that it?. Is
he right?” All of
us just said.
Yep, he nailed
it.
I told Drew and Jessica that if they
worked through those two books,
they would give themselves the best
chance at something that most people don’t get, the opportunity to
build a whole life with someone that
you Love and Respect.
Before I even got part way through
my explanation of why this book was
crucial to the success of their marriage, he told me that Jessica’s Dad
had told him the same thing about
this book. Mitch had requested that
they both read this same book.
Drew and Jessica are getting married
on September 15th. They have their
whole lives ahead of them and they
get to do it with a partner at their
side that shares the same moral values and the same goal of only doing
the marriage thing once. Like all of
us, they will have good times and
bad. They will face some challenges
that will test the foundation their
marriage is built on. They will laugh
and they will cry. Together!
I hope you will join me by adding
Drew and Jessica to your prayers.
They are great people and like all of
us, they need the extra love and support that God brings to each and every one of us.
Howard
Editor’s note: I
asked Howard
for a picture and
this was one of
them he sent >>
Not Howard
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We finally have some good riding weather with more than
just one day at a time. I hope everyone has been able to
enjoy some great rides. I know I have. Especially the last
few days being able to break in my new bike. By the time
you read this newsletter our State Rally, the Burn Run and
Sturgis Rally will be done. Now we will look ahead. We
have a ride on September 8th with Marge as the lead RC.
Rhonda and I will be with her. Marge will lead us up north
along the Canadian border through Sumas, Blaine and on
some back roads that some have not been on. We will
meet at Skagit Harley-Davidson and leave at 9:00 A.M. Be
fueled and ready to ride.
On September 16th come join Keith and Jan as they
get lost on their Skagit Valley Adventure trying to find a
Red Barn to turn left at. There’s a promise to have a
great ride and a good place to have lunch. We will meet
at Skagit Harley-Davidson. Be fueled and ready to ride.
September 23rd is the Oyster Run. An email will be sent
out to let us know places to meet so we can ride into
Anacortes together. Looking ahead to October 6th, we will
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have two rides for you. Lloyd and Mark will be doing an
overnight ride, and JB will be leading a ride going to Mt.
Baker. On October 21st Allen and Jan will lead the TSR. I
thought I heard a mention of Lutefisk. There will be more
details on these rides later. Please note all these rides on
your calendar and if possible come and support your
RC’S.
Roger
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by: Katie Marrs & Elaine Fielding
What a great issue last month. "A
Salute to Women Who Ride".
The ladies who paved the way for
us today. Thanks Mike and Linda.
"We've Come A long Way Baby",
as the saying goes. Thanks ladies for making our LOH meetings a success. July's meeting
we had 15 ladies and 14 guests.
Thank you to Elaine for taking over for
me at the August meeting. Missed seeing you all! Two of our guests included
Joan White and LuAnn Rogers who
are involved in this year’s LOH Summit. They were kind enough to join us
and give us an update on this year’s
LOH Summit. If you ladies don't know,
our LOH Summit will be in our own
backyard. It is being held at the Best
Western Lakeway Inn and Convention
Center, Bellingham, WA. Sept. 21 &
22, 2012. They were able to present us
with a rough draft on the itinerary. Being as this is Oyster Run weekend,
they will be getting us out of there early
Sunday morning. Again this year they
will be asking us to bring a basket to
raffle off. They are asking if we could
fill it with local items, representing the
different areas our ladies are from. If
any of you have items to donate, bring
to our Sept. meeting, or you can always get a hold of me (Katie) or Elaine
Katie
and
Elaine
for a pick up.
Sept. 16th is "Women Riding For
Women". This ride benefits Domestic
Violence and Assault Services. Registration begins at 8:00am, (Hometown
Cafe) in Sedro Woolley. Last bike out
is at 10:00am. After the ride there will
be a barbecue at Steelhead Park,
Sedro-Woolley.
Our LOH Roster seems to be growing
every month. Denise Mathews is the
newest addition. She recently signed
up at Skagit Harley-Davidson’s Anniversary party.
Briess Potter is an official HOG associate member. This was her birthday
gift from parents Carrie and Lloyd.
Happy 16th Birthday Briess!
August we have many ladies with
birthdays. Join us and pick something
from our "Birthday Bucket". We also
have a raffle prize every month with
something special for one of our LOH
members. July's winner was our
own Sandi Castano.
Ladies of Harley (LOH) is for
women who love to ride their own
bikes or two-up. Any woman who
is a H.O.G. member is welcome
to join us.
We support our local dealership
Skagit Harley-Davidson, as well
as our local chapter (NCHOG).
We have activities during the year and
some charity fund-raising.
It is fun to get together with women
and share our love of riding and other
interests.
Our next LOH meeting will be Sept.
18th. All of our meetings for this year
will be held at Bob's Burger and Brew.
Located in Burlington off I-5 (Cook Rd.
exit ) The meetings are held in the
back room and start at 6:30. You are
welcome to come early for dinner and
good conversation. As always guests,
spouses and significant others are welcome.
As always, we look forward to seeing
you all :)
Katie and Elaine
Katie Marrs ([email protected])
Elaine Feilding
([email protected])
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Remember, all FSR’s and TSR’s leave Skagit Harley-Davidson at 9:00am unless otherwise announced.
September
The Third
- Happy Labor Day Ride, don’t labor!
The Eighth
- First Saturday Ride Sumas Ride
RC’s: Marge / Rhonda / Roger
The Ninth
- First Sunday Meeting Washington Park
Details below!
The Sixteenth
- Third Sunday Ride Skagit Valley Adventure
RC’s: Keith & Jan
The Eighteenth
- LOH Meeting Bob’s Burgers and Brew
The Twenty First—Twenty Second
- LOH Summit Must have pre-registered
The Twenty Second
- Oyster “Fun” Party SKAGIT H-D, all day
October
The Sixth
- First Saturday Ride 2 Rides!!! Read Rogers Column
The Sixth
- Black and Blue Bash Swinomish Casino
The Seventh
- First Sunday Meeting Sedro-Woolley Legion Club 10:00am
The Sixteenth
- LOH Meeting Bob’s Burgers and Brew
The Twentieth
- Skagit H-D Party All day TBA
The Twentieth
- Burn Dance Sedro-Woolley Community Center
The Twenty First
- Third Sunday Ride RC’s: Allen & Jan
Lutefisk??
The Twenty Third
- The Oyster Run Anacortes, WA
I am retiring from my Editor position for 2013. It’s been a blast putting these newsletters together but it’s someone else’s turn now!
Please step up! You’ll have a great time!
Kathy :)
The First Sunday Meeting will
actually be a Chapter ride to
Washington Park in Anacortes
for a meeting and BBQ. Be at
Skagit H-D at 9:00am gassed up
and ready to go.
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September
2012
North Cascade
HOG
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Meeting
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8 Sumas ride
with Marge &
Rhonda & Roger
First
Saturday
Ride
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First
Sunday
Meeting
16 Skagit Valley
Adventure >
Keith & Jan
Third
Sunday
Ride
23 Oyster Run!
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North Cascade HOG
c/o Skagit HarleyDavidson
1337 Goldenrod Rd.
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-1515
(888) 434-6447
TO:
North Cascade H.O.G. is sponsored by
Skagit Harley-Davidson
1337 Goldenrod Rd
Burlington, Washington