DAYTONA HOGCALL - Daytona Beach HOG

Daytona Beach Motorcyclists’ Club, Inc. d.b.a.
Daytona Beach Chapter
Harley Owners Group
DAYTONA HOGCALL
June 2009
Inside this issue:
Director
2
Assistant
Director
Safety
3
Membership
2
Head Road
Captain
4
Treasurer
5
LOH
Quartermaster
Activities
9
Calendar
10
Web, policies,
Road Captains
19
Officers
21
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Ken Fox
DIRECTOR
Well we made it home safe and sound from Washington DC for the “Ride to the Wall”. On the way up, we had 285
miles of HEAVY rain on day one Six of us (four bikes) headed up a day early and met the rest of the group in
Savannah. I was lead bike with Linda Seeley doing Sweep. It rained so hard that it went past my windshield, past the
face shield, past my glasses and into my eyes. I got on the radio and said “I AM BLIND. I CAN’T SEE A THING.” Of
course this happened while on top of the Route 9A bridge. I was only able to see the white line just in front of me so
after we made it off the bridge, Don “Kickstand” Seeley came to the rescue and slid up front. All I did was follow his
four-way flashers. Day two started out the same as the first but after about 30 miles we finally saw the sun.
We all had a great time. This year I went to Arlington National Cemetery for the changing of the Guard and the Laying
of the Wreath. On the trip home, Sharon and I traveled alone just putting some miles behind us. Just enough cloud cover to make the
temperature cool enough for a light jacket. On one of our stops for gas and rest in North Carolina we were greeted by a couple of Army
Vets, non-Harley (Kawasaki Cruiser bike) riders asking where we were from. I told them, “Daytona Beach”, because most people don’t
know where New Smyrna Beach is. He said, “Oh we live just a little south of there”. So I told him we are actually from New Smyrna
Beach and he said, “I know where that is, we are from Oak Hill. Most people don’t know Oak Hill either.” We each shared a couple of
stories from our time in DC and their rest time was up so they mounted up and off they went. About an hour later we passed them stopped
under an overpass waiting out a brief but heavy downpour; the only rain we hit on the way home. It lasted about five miles. There will be a
“Ride to the Wall” IV next year so mark your calendar. It’s a lot of FUN!!!
As we head into the summer months it has been suggested that we have dinner rides to avoid the heat of the day. So we have scheduled
a few in the coming months so watch the calendar. June dinner ride is Saturday the 20th.
Our keynote fundraiser event, “Christmas in July”, is July 18. The flyers have been approved and printed. We are ready to go head on
into this event. We need everyone’s help in asking for donations of door prizes, auction items or sponsorship. If you are not comfortable
doing this, give any of the officers or committee members the contact information and they will handle it. A small stack of flyers can be
dropped off at your favorite restaurant or watering hole. Ask your server or manager if you can hang a flyer up. Printed flyers and
donation forms will be available at the meetings and can be printed off our website. We need your help to make this a success. Remember
this benefit the kids.
Ride turn outs are still very good. This means we must be riding and having FUN! That’s what it’s all about. See ya on the road…….
Linda Seeley
MEMBERSHIP
Hello H.O.G. Friends,
May was my busiest riding month since I started riding in September 2007. May events
included the HOG Key West trip, Traveling HOG to Orlando and the Memorial
Weekend Ride To The Wall. Quite a lot of miles racked up; probably several thousand.
Since I was gone so much in May, I thought for this month’s article I’d do something fun
for all. I looked up some Florida trivia and when I did it, I actually learned some things.
Anyway, the trivia follows.
Oh, FYI, our membership count to date is 296. Ride safe and have fun.
20 Fun Florida Facts and Trivia—see
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Police Officer shot in the line of duty was a success. Over 300 motorcyclists came out to show their support. I conducted a
safe riding skills demonstration for Pine Ridge High School. This is part of a safe driving and riding program one of their
service clubs promotes annually. Very Cool.
The Drill Team performed the Saturday of Leesburg Bike Fest. The Orlando, Gulf Coast and Central Florida teams also
showed off. The following weekend our team was off to Panama City for Thunder Beach and, yes, they rode. The only trailer
was the one Phil pulls behind his bike carrying our sound system. Thunder Beach was a blast. The original plan was to
perform two shows, one on Friday and the second on Saturday with skills demonstrations as requested. The first performance brought the
house down and people came by the skills demonstration asking when the next show was scheduled. By popular demand we did six shows
each day with the crowds getting larger each time. I’m told the last show on Saturday was performed in front of over 200 spectators.
There is no time to rest; we are working on a new show for J&P Cycles 30th Anniversary in Anamosa, Iowa. This event will be held June 26,
27 and 28. We hope to step it up to an eight man drill with at least one bike riding the flag position.
While on the topic of the Drill Team, our practices have been attended by riders looking to improve their skills. Neal, our trainer, has been
volunteering his time to work with the folks that show up. We also have two new people trying out for the team. If you are in the area of the
Beach Street store on Friday evenings, around 6:30 P.M. come on out and watch us polish our performance for the Anamosa trip. After all we
will be representing the dealership at a national event and want to do our best.
If you have been reading this column over the last few years you are aware I have been trying to find Parsons Branch Road in North Carolina.
I hope to take a quick ride to Cades Cove and find this road later in the summer. This is a dual sport ride with 19 water crossings. The road
is closed during the winter and does not open until May 15. Wish me luck.
If you were planning on going to the rally in Myrtle Beach you better change your plans. The reports I have been reading say the City of
Myrtle Beach no longer wants to host the rally. I don’t know who to believe, vendors want the rally but the local voters have pitched a fit and
bent the ears of the city’s officials. The event has been sponsored by the North Carolina dealers association and they are moving it to New
Bern, North Carolina. It is back to a two day rally May 15 and 16. Check the internet before you head out, “the times they are a changing.”
There are plenty of destinations all making for a good ride. Now get out there and ride but as always, please ride safe.
The Pinwheel
The Wedge
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H E A D R O A D C A P TA I N
Greg Sieger
Hope everyone is getting in lots of riding. Our Saturday morning meeting turn out has proven to be
a good move, more people than when we were meeting on Friday nights.
Warm weather challenges the rider, remember that you need fuel as much as the bike. When you
stop for gas you should be heading to the restroom as well. If not, you are not drinking enough.
Hydration is important while riding. It keeps you alert and watchful. Water or sports drinks that are
made especially for hydrating are what you should be drinking, alcohol, caffeine and soda are not a
substitute.
Our ride attendance has been good over the last months and we hope to keep the numbers up. We try to schedule
shorter rides in the warm weather 50 - 60 miles. Again the hydration thing. If anyone has any ideas or would like to
see a destination repeated let us know.
And finally, we have scheduled another Road Captain. training, re-certification class for Sunday June 28 at
Atlantic High School in Port Orange from 1pm - 4pm. Anyone interested in becoming a Road Captain. is
encouraged to attend. A reminder to all current Road Capt. you are required to re-cert annually in order to keep your
position.
Until next month
Ride Safe
Christmas in July
CM “Sam” Leonard
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TREASURER
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Don “Kickstand” Seeley
Key West Sojourn
We have just returned from a chapter ride to Key West and what a fun weekend! Twenty Three
(23) of us went down and I am happy to report twenty three (23) came back! I have dozens of
stories and tales to tell but the policy of “what happens in Key West stays in Key West” narrows
it down considerably.
The number of riders prohibited a one group ride so we broke into several smaller groups, one
group departing the evening before, another driving four wheels, and the rest leaving at 7:00
A.M. Thursday the following morning, all with a return date of Sunday. I led the last group
(7:00A.M.) and would like to share some of the ride details to encourage you to join us for the next run down, OH
YEAH BABY, we’re going back and soon!
The trip was 425 miles and I know it may sound long but it flew by (no pun intended). We stopped about every 80
miles or so to fuel up, rider comfort, stretch, hydrate, we even ate at a Cracker Barrel for lunch and enjoyed the air
conditioning and a sit down meal. This made for a very pleasant day of riding on some magnificent roads. About 20
miles outside of Key West we met up with the other groups and all rode in together. There was a little competition to
see which group would arrive first, I can’t say who won or how because of the above stated policy but I can say
Linda and I were the first ones to the pool! The entire trip took 8.5 hours, not bad considering all the stops.
Our lodging was fabulous, a small complex of cottages, rooms and dorms all situated around a pool. Some had full
kitchens, others kitchenettes and all had a strong Key West “feel”. The prices ranged from $30/night to $100/night
depending on amenities like, does your room have a door and is the refrigerator inside or outside! It was one block
off Duval (the main drag) and everything was within walking distance.
Some highlights of the trip (remember, I am restricted) were, parasailing (a first for me), sunset cruises on sail boats,
shopping in some very unique shops, watching sunsets and of course eating and drinking. I know this author has
lost some ground gained with the battle against being
gravitationally challenged! Speaking for myself the
highlight, as it always is, was the camaraderie. Sitting
by the pool after a day of walking and exploring and
talking to my fellow travelers was the highlight.
Acquaintances became friends, friends became closer,
and we all have memories that we will have forever!
Finally, I must mention the post Key West Syndrome.
Upon returning home you will notice that you do not
want to get out of bed for at least three days. You will
also notice you have bruises and little nicks and cuts
that you just don’t remember getting. And how did all
these pictures of strangers get into my cell phone?
I know all of you can do this ride, please join us for the
next one!
Treasurers Report – Thumbs Up!
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Larry and Rose Marie Russell
Larry and Rose Marie Russell from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Life Members of HOG and local Daytona Beach
Chapter members since 1990 set a milestone on March 13, 2009. They turned over 200,000 miles on their FLHTC
Harley which they purchased new in 1990. This event occurred on Maytown Road, Oak Hill, Florida while riding
with other HOG member Bill Brogan, Mary, and Wes.
Larry and Rose Marie have traveled together on this Harley through 46 states, Mexico, Nova Scotia and many
other parts of Canada.
Their accomplishment adds to over 800,000 miles that Larry and Rose Marie have ridden together on a Harley for
54 years. They look forward to many more miles together in the wind.
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Gail and Butch Kaddy
Dear Daytona HOG Readers;
First, I want to let everyone know that attending the Primary Officers Training program in
Orlando this past month was well worth the time. The workshops were extremely valuable and
as a result I am a better informed and more enthusiastic HOG member. In attendance were
representatives from nearly every state in the United States, and to my surprise all of the
Chapters north, south, east or west of us basically experience the same kind of problems and
pleasures that we do.
Now that the month of June is here, we can all agree that May, 2009 was one of the wettest months on record. All
of the rain week may have inconvenienced our scheduled weekend rides, but no one in our group is complaining.
We only hope that no one was seriously affected by the downpour we experienced.
Remember that I am always open to new ideas and suggestions involving long or short rides. Notice that we are
beginning to plan early morning and late afternoon rides. As recommended by members who were surveyed
recently, we will keep our rides shorter in distance in order to deal with the intensive heat during our summer
months. So glance at our latest calendar of events and we all look forward to seeing each of you.
From:
Frank Boorn [[email protected]]
Sent:
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:52 PM
To:
Daytona HOG
Subject: I Have Reached 800,000 Miles!
Should space become available in the next newsletter, I would appreciate your letting the Chapter know
that the H.O.G. Mileage Program in Milwaukee is sending out my 800,000 mile patch and pin in today’s
mail. As always this mileage has been fully documented through service reports for Milwaukee’s benefit.
Warmest Regards,
Frank
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
We’ll catch up
next month
when Linda returns
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
We’ll catch up next month
when Linda returns
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20 Fun Florida Facts and Trivia
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Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America.
Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
Florida is not the southernmost state in the United States. Hawaii is farther south.
The United States city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per capita is Clearwater.
Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first developed.
Key West has the highest average temperature in the United States.
The Saint John's River is one of the few rivers that flows north instead of south.
Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine especially for roller-bladers.
Ybor City was once known as the Cigar Capital of the World with nearly 12,000 tabaqueros (cigarmakers) employed in 200 factories. Ybor City produced an estimated 700 million cigars a year at the
industry's peak.
10. Plant City, the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, holds the Guinness record for the world's
largest strawberry shortcake. The 827 square-foot, 6,000 pound cake was made on Feb. 19, 1999 in
McCall Park.
11. Nearly 80 percent of the states intake of sweet Atlantic white shrimp is harvested in Amelia Island
waters. Two million pounds of shrimp are delivered to Fernandina docks annually.
12. Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America because the city has 185 miles of local
waterways.
13. Islamorada is billed as the Sports fishing Capital of the World.
14. Key Largo is known as the Dive Capital of the World.
15. Marathon is home to Crane Point Hammock, a 63.5 acre land tract that is one of the most important
historical and archaeological sites in the Keys. The area contains evidence of pre-Colombian and
prehistoric Bahamian artifacts, and once was the site of an entire Indian village.
16. Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West was built between 1845 and 1866. Controlled by the Union during
the Civil War, the fort was the home base for a successful blockade of Confederate ships that some
historians say shortened the conflict by a full year. The fort also was active during the SpanishAmerican War, World War I, and World War II.
17. The first graded road built in Florida was Old Kings Road in 1763. It was named for King George of
England.
18. Venice is known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World. Collecting prehistoric shark’s teeth has
been a favorite pastime of visitors and residents of the Venice area for years.
19. Florida is the only state that has 2 rivers both with the same name. There is a Withlacoochee in north
central Florida (Madison County) and a Withlacoochee in central Florida. They have nothing in
common except the name.
20. During the 1991 Gulf War, the busiest military port in the country was Jacksonville. From this location
the military moved more supplies and people than any other port in the country.
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Beach HOG
officers at
Primary
Officers’
Training
(POT) in
Orlando,
2009.
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Local memberships expire December of each
year, as well as for Life Members. You may NOT purchase
multiple years. Complete the form online to renew, or email
Membership and they'll send you the form. Include an
envelope if you won't be picking up your card at a meeting.
THERE IS A FORM. Notify Membership of email address
and address changes so you'll receive your updates and
your newsletter.
Membership:
INFO FROM OUR WEBMASTER: The www.daytonahog.com website
is in compliance with the National H.O.G. web standards and
has a certified rating. This gives our site a link from the National
H.O.G. site. The chapter news is in a secure directory. When
you select it, you are asked for a login and password. These
are given out at the monthly meeting.
TO OUR READERS AND GUESTS: To join the local Harley
Owners Group Chapter, you must be a National member. To
join National, you (or your better half) must own a Harley. You
can join National by calling
1-800-CLUBHOG
ROAD CAPTAINS: Greg Sieger (Head Road Captain), Harrell
Rawlins, Wayne Schindler, Don Mendelson, Ken Fox, Don
Seeley, Linda Seeley, Mike Walters, Kenneth Murkett, Pam
Mills, Todd Hay, Bret Hollenbeck, Rudy Castillo, Dusty
Johnson, Sandy Walters, Ric Keeley, Mike Aldenderfer, Lea
Jackson, Butch Kaddy, Chuck Doucette, Mike Hackley, Carlos
Davila and Trainers John Lyon and Jim Slemp.
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It’s a big world out there. Make every mile count. It’s time you learned to ride. To
register or learn more about the New Rider Course, Call Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona
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MEETINGS - 2009
Visitors and guests welcome!
4th Saturday of each month, none in
December (NOTE CHANGES)
January 24 February 21 March 28
April 25
July 25
May 30
June 27
August 22 September 26
October 31 November 21
(NOTE CHANGED DATES)
Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m..
Our “coffee break” begins at 9:30 at
Houligan's 1643 N US Highway 1,
Ormond Beach, FL,
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Traveling HOG
.......a.k.a. Mr. Bacon
May 2009 winner = Lake County HOG!
Next Traveling HOG - July
1 2 . . . and we need to plan to participate!!
Lake hosts at Sports Time Bar and Grill, 4101 HWY
5 6 1 , Ta v a r e s , F L
If you're going on a great vacation, business trip, ride, drive while we have Mr. Bacon, he
wants to go with you!!! He's a real camera hog, so you'll need to write a history and take
photos! Anyone taking a great trip and want to take Mr. Bacon along??? Let Mike know!
• Traveling HOG will now take place every two months. Dates are all on the calendar,
location and leave times will be added as plans are finalized.
• Mr. Bacon has been all over the world and loves to travel with HOG members. When your
chapter has him, and if you have a great trip planned, take him along, write it up and take
pictures (he's a real camera hog!!).
BRUCE ROSSMEYER
PRESIDENT
DIRECT (954) 492-9444
FAX (954) 396-4234