2013 CHILI COOK OFF WINNERS

THE CHROME CHRONICLE
J o l i e t
H a r l e y O w n e r ’ s
C h a p t e r # 1 0 2 5
G r o u p
MARCH
Volume 23, Issue 3
2013 Chili Cook Off
Winners
Inside this issue:
Directors Column
3
Asst. Directors
Column
4
Meeting Minutes
5
Editor’s Column
6
New Members
7
Shopping Trip
9
Indoor Poker Run
10
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Conrad’s 2013 Chili Cook off winners.
Brad Jackson, First Place; (Center)
Kim Danielewicz, Second Place; (Left)
Dale Summers, Third Place. (Right)
Joliet H.O.G.
Is sponsored by:
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Joliet Harley Owners Group—Chapter #1025
Chapter Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the Month.
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Conrad’s Harley Davidson
19356 N.E. Frontage Road
Chapter Officers
2013
Shorewood, Illinois
Director
Eric Koesche
Asst. Director
Bill Nurcyzk
Treasurer
John Kraske
Secretary/Newsletter
Wes Danielewicz
Membership
Marty Samojedny
Webmaster
Dean Bunting
Safety/Road Captain
Brian Rohde
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar 8th-17th - Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida (See
Website: www.daytonabikeweek.com)
Mar 14th - Conrad's Customer Appreciation V.I.P. Event at Hollywood Casino
Mar 20th - Officers Meeting at Conrad's Harley-Davidson at 7:00
PM
Mar 24th - Wish Upon A Star Foundation’s annual Joliet Easter Parade 2pm. Watch for updates as they become available
Mar 24th—Walneck's Motorcycle Swap Meet at Kane County Fairgrounds. (See Website: www.walneckswap.com)
Mar 28th - General Meeting at Conrad's Harley-Davidson at 7:00
PM
Photographer
Art Ramsey
Activies
Kathy Villigan
LOH Director
Jennifer Quinn
Business Card size
Advertising Space is
available for just
$120.00 for 12 issues.
All proceeds cover the cost
of printing and postage
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Director’s Column
Hi everyone!
It won’t be long now before we can
get some riding in. For me, it’s been
a long winter.
The birth of my daughter was by far
the best feeling I have ever had and
I would do anything for her. So
yeah, riding takes a distant second
to her and a Harley is not really a
good choice to transport a one year
old.
Then, there is all the times you go
somewhere as a family, again a
My goal was to start riding back and Harley is not the best option, but I
forth to work on March 1st, but so
think I can fix this with a sidecar. I
far the roads are still pretty salty and love being a father and I can only
it’s just too cold. I used to be some- hope my daughter will understand
one that would ride just about any
why I ride. I hope that one day we
time; it’s funny how things in life
will be able to share the experience
change your perspective on riding. of riding Harleys together.
A few years ago, I worked at a car
Be Safe!!!
dealership and would ride everyday
unless it was snowing. Now I work
at a Harley-Davidson dealership and Eric Koesche
Director, Joliet HOG Chapter
I ride a lot less to work.
Don’t get me wrong, my preferred
mode of transportation is my Harley.
I’m starting to understand why people put motorcycling aside for parts
of their life. It might be for raising a
family or a new job.
SIDE CAR(T)
...a Harley
is not the
best
option,
but I
think I
can fix
this ….
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Assistant Director’s Column
Hello Fellow HOG chapter serves as a vehicle for us all
to build friendships, enjoy dinner
Members!
...keep the
relationship
we have
with our
sponsoring
dealer in
perspective,
and not
ever feel we
are “owed”
special
privileges...
rides, and participate in various
events and functions related to motorcycle riding, we also have a reWe are nearing the end of the winter
sponsibility to our sponsoring dealer.
and it’s about time! I think I speak
for all of you, in that we’re all ready
That responsibility, as I see it, is to
to fire the bikes up and hit the roads bring support services to the events
again. As this is the traditional
that take place at the dealership. I
“down-time” for riding here in the
know first hand that our assistance
Midwest, my thoughts turn more to
with Moonlight Madness, Open
the day to day operations of our
Houses, Bike Shows, etc. is apprecichapter, and how we can continue to ated. Whether it’s manning a grill,
grow.
assisting with parking, or working seFirst and foremost, I’d like to quote
the National H.O.G. website: “All
H.O.G. chapters are sponsored by
an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer or retailer.”
The above statement clearly states
that without the support of our local
dealer, Conrad’s Harley Davidson,
there is no chapter. I bring this up so
that we can all take a step back and
make sure we realize that the support we receive from Conrad’s is vital
to our chapter’s existence. While the
curity at the door, each and every
one of you who participate play an
important role in making these
events, and ultimately, the dealership, succeed.
The dealership has given us liberal
use of their facility for meetings,
building floats, and storage space.
We’re always allowed to put out our
“tip” jar, and to hold our 50-50 raffles
for the benefit of the chapter. They
also recognize our members with bonus points on purchases, and generously extend reward points into our
accounts after our assistance at one
of the events. Let’s make sure we
keep the relationship we have with
our sponsoring dealer in perspective,
and not ever feel we are “owed” special privileges just because we are
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Highlights from the February Meeting
Officer’s Present: Eric Koesche, Bill Nurczyk, John Kraske, Wes Danielewicz, Mark Roy, Art Ramsey, Brian Rohde, Dean Bunting, Kathy Villigan & Jennifer Quinn .
Called to order at 7:10pm.
Pledge of Allegiance to our flag followed by a moment of silence for our service men and women.
Director Eric had everyone shake hands and introduce each other just like in church. Introduced
new officers: Marty Samojedny as membership director; Jennifer Quinn will be the new LOH director; Kathy Villigan the new Activities officer and Brian Rohde doubles as Road Captain and Safety
officer.
Membership Officer Marty, Introduced new members: Steve, his wife Flo and Mark
Treasurer John went over the expenses for February and stated that we currently have $3575.65.
Assistant Director Bill—Nothing new
Secretary Wes— stated the minutes were available on the web as well as the February newsletter.
Newsletter ads are coming in and working out very well.
Safety Officer Brian—passed out a hand out on hand signals stating that he felt it was a great idea
to look them over and be familiarize our selves with them again.
Darren Conrad, announced the Conrad’s customer appreciation night at the Hollywood Casino on
March 14th. Also Conrad’s Bike Week Sale, March 11th thru the 16th. There will be something different on sale each day. Promotional picture frame from Harley for any purchases over $300 at
Conrad’s start March 1st.
Eric— Easter Parade takes place on March 24th. About 15 Members voted that they would be participating. The Harley Deck - Milwaukee Brewers tickets for the June 21, 2013 ball game were
completely sold. However Eric will try and get 4 more tickets for those that are still wanting to go.
The first annual Chris Hellman Memorial Ride to the Harley Museum will take place on Saturday,
May 18th. There will be a sign up sheet at next months meeting.
A communication tool is being discussed to communicate with members that would initiate non sponsored Hog rides. There was enough interest to proceed with further. To be announced at next
meeting on the process.
Allen (instructor) from Rider’s Edge did a short presentation on the Rider’s Edge Program
Bill Nurcyzk was the 50/50 Raffle winner with $59.00 going to the winner.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:14pm
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Editor’s Column
Welcome Joliet HOG
Chapter Members to
the March edition of the
Chrome Chronicle.
...“Punxsutawney
Phil” in
Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania,
...shadow…six
more weeks of
winter”
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY !
TO ALL
HOG
MEMBERS
CELEBRATING
THEIR
BIRTHDAYS IN
THE MONTH OF
MARCH
trip to sunny San Diego, CA. While it
was sunny and quite comfortable,
the weekend forecast was not promising. Kim and I rented a trike from
San Diego Harley on Wednesday
In the February issue, in my column
evening and drove back to the hotel
was a picture of an old Harley Dain Little Italy. The following morning
vidson Motorcycle from the museum.
we began our adventure.
The question was, what year was the
bike? For those of you who want to First stop was Oceanside along the
know it’s a 1923.
coast where we stopped and admired the ocean waves, crazy surfIn case you haven’t heard the
ers, tourists, and some dolphins that
groundhog,
“Punxsutawney Phil” in
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, did not see his
shadow. This means
spring could be right
around the corner. I
personally think we
have six more weeks of
winter with the way
things are going at the
end of February. Only
Kim taken in the view.
time will tell if Phil’s prediction is correct. Personally, and
looked like specks in the water in this
like most of you, I hope he’s right.
picture. From Oceanside we headed
Advertising in the newsletter is going east on Rt. 76 toward the mountains.
well. Please help support our newsOur second stop was the top of Paloletter sponsors. I say this for two
mar Mountain. The road up the
reasons; 1). They are fellow HOG
mountain was very winding. Kim’s
Members. 2). If they’re not, they are
analogy of it was Starved Rock on
supporting this newsletter thus supsteroids. We reached an elevation of
porting this chapter. Thank you
about 5500 feet above sea level. At
Chrome Chronicle supporters.
the top was the observatory a little
(Continued on page 7)
As I mentioned last month, I took a
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WELCOME NEW JOLIET HOG MEMBERS
At the February 28, 2013 Joliet HOG Meeting the following new members were introduced:
Mark Dietz – Riding a 2012 Street Glide
Partner/Spouse: Bonnie Schrader
Work: Driver at Dillon Transport
Hobbies: Riding and Hot Rods
Interest in Joliet Hog: Meeting new people
Steve Lipsey – Riding a Bagger
Partner/Spouse: Flo
Work: Mechanical Engineer at RC Sales
Favorite Rides: Route 66; Tail of the Dragon; Sturgis
Favorite Riding Stops: Local Diners
Hobbies: Riding
Children: 3 Dogs – Nemo, Olivia and Sophia
Interest in Joliet Hog: Rides
Flo Lipsey – Riding a Bagger
Partner/Spouse: Steve
Work: Cicero, IL Board of Education – Special
Ed. Teacher
Favorite Rides: Route 66; Tail of the Dragon;
Sturgis
Favorite Riding Stops: Local Diners
Hobbies: Riding
Children: 3 Dogs – Nemo, Olivia and Sophia
Interest in Joliet Hog: Rides
(Continued from page 4) Assistant Director’s Column
members of the local chapter.
The sponsor/chapter relationship is mutually
beneficial to us both.
On another note, it’s very exciting to see new
faces raising their hand to request positions of
leadership in the chapter. There will be some
new faces in the very near future filling our vacant leadership positions. Welcome them, give
them a pat on the back, and show them your
support for stepping up and taking the lead.
café and a post office. The whole trip was just
about 200 miles from the hotel and back to the
dealer. The next day over 10 inches of snow
fell on top of the mountain. Rain in San Diego,
all in all it was a great road trip.
As always, Ride Safe!
Thanks for reading.
Bill Nurczyk
Assistant Director, Joliet HOG Chapter
Wes Danielewicz
Newsletter Officer/Secretary, Joliet HOG
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Shopping Trip – Biker Style
If you have never been to JP Cycles in Anamosa,
Iowa to do a little shopping I would recommend it.
I am Marty Samojedny and just joined Joliet
Hog’s officers group as the Membership officer.
Last June, I and my wife Carol joined Jerry and
Mel Fifer (Another Joliet Hog couple), on a two
day shopping trip to JP Cycles. Because Anamosa, Iowa is only 215 miles from downtown Joliet we could have made it a full one day trip and
saved some money but, that would have shortened the shopping hours.
The weekend we made this trip on, was the 33rd
J&P Cycles Open House Rally. This two day
event was on June 23 and 24, 2012. There were
over 30,000 bikes and 100 vendors at the open
house.
Like all good husbands, Jerry and I rode up and
back to Anamosa on Saturday afternoon to make
sure it was safe for our wives. We left Carol and
Mel at the Casino to guard our rooms. On Sunday we all rode up to Anamosa for the good part
of the day and made a number of vendor contributions. If you join the JP Cycles Gold Club they
Since we were in no hurry we traveled out on the
even take your picture for their catalog cover.
secondary roads along I-80. As you know there
are plenty of places to dine on this route and the We headed home Sunday afternoon going east
rest stop opportunities are many (Which I reto Clinton Iowa and a little north to Savanna Illiquire).
nois for fine dining at Poopy’s Pub n’ Grub.
If you and/or your spouse are frequent visitors to
Isle Casino in Bettendorf Iowa, you can lower
your two day trip cost by getting complementary
rooms for the night. From Bettendorf to Anamosa
is a short trip.
All and all a great two days of shopping.
We will likely be tempted to repeat this trip this
year. The 34th J&P Cycles Open House Rally is
scheduled for June 29-30, 2013. If you have the
urge to shop put those days in your calendar.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Marty Samojedny
Membership Officer, Joliet HOG
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Conrad’s Indoor Poker Run
Missy passing out the poker run cards
LED LIGHTING
Eric & Sarah presenting winter gear
Standard LIGHTING
Linda Kennedy’s Trike
Sarah Demonstrates heated riding wear
Joker making a point.
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Eric helping customers
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