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WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN Volume 11 Issue 8 Williamsport HOGPEN August 2014 Williamsport MD Chapter 1544 THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE UPON US IN THIS ISSUE Membership has its rewards by Bob Corley This month I will celebrate my third year as a proud Harley owner and therefore my third year as a member of the Williamsport Harley Owners Group. The enjoyment I get out of this chapter far exceeded my expectations. After a change in life circumstances, I found myself moving to Hagerstown where I didn’t know anyone. Living by myself for the first time in years, I quickly realized I needed a hobby and also wondered how I could meet new people. HOG to the rescue. So what can you do? Get out there and help support our chapter. We can always use volunteers at our chapter and dealer events. Join us for group rides. Attend the monthly meetings. Get a friend or neighbor to join the chapter. Support our sponsoring dealer. The chapter’s success is in all of our hands. Let’s keep it strong, friendly, and most of all fun. Thunder in the Valley Ride Recap Mark Henicle shares the highlights of the ride to Thunder in the Valley in Johnstown PA. Page 4 Word gets around So I’m talking to my girlfriend Judy the other night (she lives in Tennessee) and she tells me that her hairstylist wants to purchase a new motorcycle. He doesn’t want a loud one and wants one with all the storage options and gadgets. I won’t tell you the manufacturer he’s thinking about (but the initials are BMW). Judy then pipes in with how much I enjoy being a member of the Harley Owners Group and all of the good things that come with it. Now I suppose other manufactures have owners groups, but I must say that HOG and our local Williamsport Chapter make owning a HarleyDavidson that much more rewarding. Don’t just keep up. Take the lead. Want to go on a two-week trip? We are in the early panning stages for a trip out west in 2015. The Beartooth Highway is high on the list of destinations. Page 6 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 2 From the Director by Michelle Stouffer The HOG Family has had a rough month. We lost a part of our family, our friend and our Secretary Donna Conway. There’s not enough room in the newsletter to say all the great things about Donna and the kind of person she was. She was the most gracious person I knew and never wanted attention on herself. Donna was fun loving and a gogetter. She was calm, cool, and collected and had a great sense of humor. Donna was the glue that held the officer group together. She kept us organized, on track and volunteered much of her time and effort to this chapter. Let’s cherish all the great memories we have of Donna. We also keep Bill Dutton and his family in our thoughts and prayers as his mother passed away, actually the same day as Donna. It’s always hard to lose anyone, especially a parent. It’s time to take to our bikes, it’s time to have lots of fun. It’s time to join our Harley friends, for hours under the summer sun. But some of us are hurting, life has dealt us a mean curve. The kind that tests our metal, when our choice would be to swerve. The kind that tends to turn us, from jolly to just plain sad. The kind that leaves us hurting, so very, very, very bad. We lost some wonderful ladies, a mother and also a wife. We wanted them to be here forever, walking beside us each day through life. But sometimes life can be so fragile, and now their candles have burned out. Each had lived long meaningful lives, each loved by many there’s no doubt. We will continue thinking of Mark and Lisa Mummert and their family. Lisa has advanced liver cancer and has been made comfortable at home with her family and Hospice. We stop and try to remember, the lives that we miss so much. They say bad things seem to happen in threes. We would love if they didn’t happen at all. Let’s hope for the best as we move forward, while continuing to support those in need. But it’s time to help our brothers and sisters, burden this terrible load. Donations, flowers and cards have been sent on behalf of the chapter for these members/friends/HOG family. One thing we know for sure: our HOG family sticks together, through thick and thin. We have each other’s back and we are there for each other. I am honored to be a part of such a great group. The smiles which filled our hearts with joy, so many people did their lives touch. We say we are a Harley family, drawn together by our love for the road. Although the sun is beating down, we take some time to remember these two. And the ones who have been left behind, the ones who are feeling blue. We know the hurt will lessen, but we know it won’t happen over night. On the wings of angels towards heaven, we watch as they rise out of sight. Anonymously submitted by one of our members. WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 3 Assistant Director by Bertie Brady It has been quite a busy riding season so far this year with still plenty of rides and events to look forward to. I am excited about the ride scheduled for July 29th to Cherohala Skyway. Even though it is a long ride I am sure that Kevin has it well planned with plenty of breaks and gas stops. It is important to stop often for breaks so that you don’t develop leg or arm cramps…besides it is fun to visit with all the members that are on the ride. Don’t forget about the chapter Picnic Sunday August 17th . There will be plenty of food and bike games that are always fun. Tickets can be purchased at the dealership. If you attended the MD DE Rally in June and missed the ride to Mount Savage or are interested in going, another trip is planned for October 10-12, 2014, to Cumberland to open Mount Savage and attend a murder mystery train. There will be a special rate at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott. More details will be available shortly so keep an eye out for the email blast. BERTIE’S QUOTE OF THE MONTH ‘Hogs at the Beach’ is coming up quickly and there are some great events planned for this year including a welcome dinner on Friday then a DJ will rock us into the evening. Rides will be scheduled for the Ocean City area and a picnic on Saturday followed by bike games. More detail is given later in the newsletter. " Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." HELEN KELLER Treasurer Tidbits by Kevin Stouffer The River Rat Poker Run was a success. Thanks to all the members who came out and helped. We had perfect weather and a beautiful ride. About 34 bikes participated in the ride, and 93 poker hands were played. We were able to pay out $200 to first place, $100 for second place, and $50 to third place. This would not have been possible without the support of our fellow Maryland and Delaware Chapters. Some of them rode almost 200 miles just to get here. th On August 16 at 7:30 AM we have a Chapter ride headed to the Chesapeake Chapter’s Poker Run. So we can have a beautiful fun ride to Northeast Maryland, check off some counties for the Riders Contest, and maybe win a poker hand. All this fun while helping to support a fellow Chapters Primary fundraising event. How much better can it get? WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 Thunder in the Valley Ride Recap by Mark Henicle We departed the dealership promptly at 9:31 am on 6/28/14. Seven bikes, seven members, two guests, five were women and the other four obviously men. Go girls! Our first non-gas stop was at the Johnstown Flood National Memorial near St. Michael, at the site of the Lake Conemaugh Dam where the Johnstown Flood all started. There is now a charge to enter the building, see the exhibits and watch the movie, news to our leaders, in the past years it was only a charge to see the movie. It is $4 well spent if you are ever in the area and have more time to spend learning the history of the area. Then to the downtown area after some extra riding because of construction, no ride is complete until you do a U turn right? As for the event, it appeared to be bigger as well as the crowd. And again warm in the downtown area. We spent an hour and a half visiting, then off to the top of the incline. Again and as always, a spectacular view of the area. We turned toward home, stopped into the local HD dealership, Zepka’s, then back home. This was the first time for many of the riders, we hope they enjoyed the trip, and will perhaps return and spend more time next year. There are many things to do and see. Apologies go out to Don Goglio for not having an ice cream stop planned. Next Ice cream ride Don, eat two cones and another for this diabetic Road Captain. Thanks for riding with us. 4 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 CHAPTER OFFICERS Director - Michelle Stouffer [email protected] 301-223-4065 Asst. Director - Bertie Brady [email protected] 304-283-2572 Secretary - Donna Conway [email protected] 301-739-3590 Treasurer - Kevin Stouffer [email protected] 301-223-4065 Membership - Bill & Barb Dutton [email protected] 301-991-5368 Senior Road Captain - Mike Pearson [email protected] 301-730-1046 Webmaster - Greg Brown [email protected] 301-331-2688 Assistant Webmaster – Brian Baker [email protected] 301-331-4813 5 Upcoming Rides and Events Tuesday, August 12th 6:30PM Twin Kiss Saturday, August 16th 7:30AM Chesapeake Poker Run Sunday, August 17th 12PM Ride to the Chapter Picnic July Meeting Gift Card Winners Bob Corley th Monday, August 18 7PM Chapter Meeting Thursday, August 21st 6:30PM Antietam Dairy Wednesday, August 27th 6:30PM Candyland Thurmont Saturday, August 30th 7AM – Sunday, August 31st Charlie Brown Pete Cramer Bill Dutton Ricky Kennedy Don Goglio 50/50 Winner Bertie Brady Cass Railroad Overnighter Safety - Ken Conway [email protected] 301-739-3590 Merchandise - Michelle Stouffer [email protected] 301-223-4065 Historian – Don Goglio [email protected] 304-261-8115 Chaplain - Steve McCarty [email protected] 301-991-4293 Editor - Bob Corley [email protected] 301-908-4208 General Information: [email protected] August Birthdays GET THE LATEST RIDE INFORMATION Shelby Beaver 8/06 Call the HOG Ride Line: 240-347-6186 Frank Winn 8/12 Like us on Facebook: Kim Fitzgerald 8/19 https://www.facebook.com/williamsportHOG1544 James Ryan 8/19 Check the Williamsport HOG website: Larry Gloyd 8/21 http://www.williamsporthog.org Mark Bagley 8/25 Barbara Henicle 8/31 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 6 Welcome New Members Kurt Brown Susan Brown Jean Radish Charles Brown Kurt & Susan Brown WILLIAMSPORT HOG MEMBERS 91 Connie Cramer (returning member) Go west young man (and woman) by Bob Corley If you were at the last chapter meeting you probably heard that Kevin Stouffer is planning an extended ride out West in 2015. The ride is planned for the last week in July and first week in August. Let him know if you are interested. We will be having planning meetings to determine all of the details. The first one is scheduled for 9/30/14 at 6:30pm, place TBD. its way through southwest Montana and northwest Wyoming and leads into Yellowstone National Park at its Northeast Entrance. Since opening to automobile travel in 1937 the Beartooth Highway has welcomed visitors from around the world – introducing them to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto in the United States. Although the exact destination had not been determined yet, Kevin has stated that one “must have” experience will be the Beartooth Highway, a National Scenic Byways AllAmerican Road. This 68-mile byway winds Mark your calendars! Charlie Brown WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 7 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 8 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 9 HOG’s at the Beach 2014 September 5th – 7th If you are planning to attend Hogs at the Beach this year you can call for reservations at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort at 410-213-0088. The Francis Scott Key has extended the discounted room rates for us until May 1 (was March 1). The password when making reservations is “Towers Family Reunion”. Here is the link to the FSK resort: http://fskfamily.com HOGS at the Beach vs. DELMARVA Bike Week There has been discussion and some confusion about these two events. That’s right, TWO distinct events, not two names for one event. The bottom line is that there are two separate events a week apart in the Ocean City area. Attend one or both. Regardless of your decision, Ocean City is not that far away, it can be a weekend or a day-trip. You should do your own research to determine which function is right for you. We hope we see you at HOGs on the Beach, but either way, Ride Safe and Have Fun! DELMARVA Bike Week DELMARVA Bike Week is a commercial event that has taken place since 2001 in early September in the vicinity of Ocean City, Maryland. This event is open to all members of the public. Organizers attract a wide audience, including all types of bikes and many vendors selling their wares. They offer professional entertainment and other attractions. Dates for this year’s event are September 57, 2014. You can come on Friday or Saturday for those day’s events, or for the entire weekend. Our headquarters is the Francis Scott Key Family Resort in West Ocean City. Why come? HOGs at the Beach HATB is a joint gathering of members of the Maryland and Delaware H.O.G. Chapters. It is a closed, private party at Ocean City, Maryland, that celebrates the common interests of our Chapter members and the end of the summer riding season. The event has taken place since 1991. It is traditionally held the weekend after Labor Day. It is a non-commercial event open only to members of the Maryland and Delaware H.O.G. Chapters. It is free, sponsored by our local Harley-Davidson Dealers. About 300 of our members participate each year in festivities currently centered at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort. When and where is it? HATB FAQs What is it? It is NOT a commercial event, such as a National/State H.O.G. Rally, Bike Week, or Dealer Open House. It is a free private party held in Ocean City, Maryland. It is a closed event open exclusively to Maryland and Delaware H.O.G. Chapter members. This joint gathering of local H.O.G. Chapter members allows us to get together at the end of the summer riding season to celebrate our common interests. What does it cost? Nothing, it’s free. There is no admission charge to attend, and most expenses are covered by donations from our sponsoring Harley-Davidson Dealerships. Your only costs are gas to ride there, any food not already provided (see below), and a hotel if you come down for a night or the entire weekend. We always have a lot of events and fun during this annual weekend. Friday night we mingle with friends during a free barbeque chicken dinner, a cornhole tournament, and an evening social with a DJ. Saturday we have several new local rides through the back roads to choose from, a free lunch cookout, and a field events competition. Saturday night you have your choice between a social at the hotel or you can take the free shuttle into Ocean City. How does it take place? It is coordinated by a group representing the eleven local H.O.G. Chapters. The work is divided among those Chapters and their members. If you would like to volunteer and meet members from other Chapters, please contact your Chapter Director. Or you can just come and enjoy the event! We hope we see you at this year’s HOGs at the Beach! **NEW – See schedule on the next page** WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 10 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 11 Support Our Members Businesses DID YOU KNOW? Members advertise for free in the HOGPEN Classifieds DID YOU KNOW? Members advertise for free in the HOGPEN Classifieds DID YOU KNOW? Members advertise for free in the HOGPEN Classifieds WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 12 For Sale 20" Upper Recurve windshield from clearviewshields.com (orig $170). Used a few years, in good shape. Fits '86-later FLSTC, '90 and later FLSTF, '06 FLST and '93-'96 FLSTN models with auxiliary lights. (Does not fit FLSTS or FLSTSC models) No brackets. Upper Recurve creates a larger, quieter pocket and pushes the airflow 1.5" - 2" higher. I loved it and could really tell a difference from the stock windshield. $80 Contact Michelle or Kevin at 301-223-4065 Auxiliary Brake Light / Running Light / Turn Signal Conversion Kit - Flat Lens Style (HD part # 69461-06B). Fits '96-later Softail® models (except FXS) and '97-'08 Touring models (except FLHX) equipped with Original Equipment flat lens style turn signals. Also fits '09-later FLHRC, FLHTC, FLHTCU and FLHTK models. (Does not fit with Narrow Chrome Directional Bar P/N 68611-98.) $30 Contact Michelle or Kevin at 301-223-4065 New universal fit bag with side pockets and Velcro enclosure to go around backrest or sissy bar. Used once. $30 Contact Michelle or Kevin at 301-223-4065. Sissy Bar with pad and mounting plate ($170.00 obo); fits 2009 and later Road Kings, FLHT, FLHX FLTRX & FLTR Chrome Luggage Rack/stealth style ($150.00 obo); fits 2009 and later Road Kings, FLHT, FLHX FLTRX & FLTR (need to use 4-point docking hardware; these are detachable items) Stock Pipes that were taken off of a 2009 road glide ($150.00) Stock Mufflers that were taken off of a 2009 road glide ($150.00) Contact Gale Stouffer @ 301-667-4671/cell or 301-791-0179/home. 2006 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Stock Seat: Like new, $100 Contact Randy Louden @ 301-991-4134 DID YOU KNOW? Members advertise for free in the HOGPEN Classifieds WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 For Sale 2006 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FLSTCI Custom Paint Scheme by Harley Custom Operations. Known as "The Mistress" has a black flake base coat with purple ghost flames on the tank and fenders. This bike has only 12,000 miles and is a one owner adult driven HOG. In like new condition the bike runs and drives like new. Tires are in great condition, custom paint is immaculate and ready for a new owner. 100% serviced using synthetic oil by Harley Davidson in Williamsport MD where it was purchased new in 2006. This Harley is the full package starting with the radical paint scheme by Harley Davidson Custom Paint shop, limited edition #22 of 150 painted to the Sceamin Eagle upgrades. (Place 3 times in local bike contest) Specs: Twin 88B, 1450 CC, 3.75 in x 4.00 in 85 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm. 8.9:1 ratio. Upgrades include: Sceramin Eagle Exhaust Screamin Eagle EFI Race Tuner Upgraded combination speedometer and tachometer Security System Front Chrome Fork Covers Leather Mustang Seat with rider Backrest Passenger Backrest Chrome Luggage Rack Kuryakyn ISO Hand Grips Kuryakyn ISO passenger foot pegs Kuryakyn Highway pegs with ISO pegs Purchased price was $23,728 and I added over another $2,000 in add-ons. Asking $18,500 with trailer or $16,500 for bike only. Reasonable offers entertained. Contact Randy Louden 301-991-4134 13 WILLIAMSPORT HOGPEN | Issue 8 For Sale Harley Davidson Motorcycle picnic set & cooler bag, carry or strap on. New/never used. Set includes 2 plates, 2 glasses, 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 spoons, napkins and salt & peppershakers. $ 40 Contact Mike Gellar [email protected] or 240.315.3612 Dowco 50125-00 Iron Rider Main Bag. Full rigid inserts that provide solid support on all sides. Rugged diamond plate back creates a durable non-slip surface. Form-fitting, water-resistant liners protect gear from the elements and will double as removable bags. Protective heat-shielded bottoms prevent damage from hot exhaust pipes. Measures 10in.W x 11in.H x 22in.L Like new - maybe used once. $ 75 Contact Mike Gellar [email protected] or 240.315.3612 14
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