Southern Nevada Chapter, Inc. #4443 August 2019
The silver eagle news Southern Nevada Harley owners group
2019 SNHOG officers Director: Randy Roberts [email protected]
Assistant Director: David Lewis [email protected]
Secretary: Debbie Dartois [email protected]
Treasurer: Gretchen Taylor Preston [email protected]
Lead Road Captain: Glen Oelirich [email protected]
Chapter Manager: Steve Ritchey [email protected]
August 2019 History of Harley Davidson trivia question Congrats to Jim Berry, Larry McClelland, Larry Preston, Debbie Dartois, and Terry Scobee for being the winners of a $25 gift certificate at July’s meeting. A huge thank you to Law Tigers for the prize donations and the winners of those were Nancy DeViese, Glen Oelrich, Jane Ruppel, Jerry Allred, Dick Ryan, and Jim Berry. The trivia question this month is, “The term ‘jiffy stand’ was named for what part on a Harley Davidson motorcycle?”
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Assistant director’s saddle On the Throttle It’s been a great summer so far. August got here way too quick! Which means school is starting soon and it’s back to work I go� . Anyway there are some great rides planned for August so make sure you check the event calendar. Kathy and I had a great vacation to New Orleans, and cruising to the Bahamas. We will be going to the Lost City Museum in Moapa August 3rd. The double overnighter to Carson City / Lake Tahoe August 9th – 11th is also one of the Red Rock Ride Challenge rides as well. We are doing a picnic ride to Mt. Charleston/Lee Canyon August 18th. Our monthly meet and eat will be at Farm 24/7 at Aliante August 20th. Springdale and Zion National Park on the 24th and then the Torrey double overnighter where we will visit Arches and Capital Reef National Parks. Remember in the dog days of summer to check your bikes, tire pressure, etc. stay hydrated and pack accordingly for every ride. Dave “Grumpy” Lewis
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Road captain article A NEW REASON TO RIDE by Jason Jenkins
I recall a conversation that I had with someone a few years ago. They mentioned how lucky I was that I lived in Las Vegas. That we had great riding weather year-round (they were not from here, they don’t understand the summer) and we had the ability to ride North, East, South or West.
My response, “Well we do have great riding weather but what you think is our advantage is also our curse. Las Vegas has four roads in and the same four roads out, and those roads are literally North, East, South and West.”
Las Vegas is called the 9th Island because we have the largest population of Hawaiians outside of Hawaii and like Hawaii, we are an island, just we are surrounded by sand and dirt. So, what do you do when you start to get bored riding your Harley-Davidson motorcycle? There are only so many places that we can go to within a day’s ride and most likely you have been there a few times already.
Three years ago, I was in the same boat. I had to find a new destination to ride to or expand the mileage that I was willing to travel. Though I did both, let me try to entice you with a new reason to ride, with new destinations that you may have never considered.
Along the lines of Harley-Davidson’s ABCs of Touring program (Ride365), there are many other ride challenges and Tours that you can participate in.
My personal favorite is called the Tour of Honor. The Tour of Honor (ToH) is an Iron Butt Association approved and an AMA sanctioned event that honors Veterans and First Responders. ToH riders will ride to pre-selected memorials and monuments to earn points. These points are tracked and rewarded via the TourofHonor.com website.
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In the three years that I have ridden with the ToH, it has truly renewed my passion to ride and continues to do so today. The destinations and people that I have met are wonderful memories for me and I hope to continue making new ones for a long time.
“Americas Ultimate Long Distance Rider” is a Facebook group that promotes distance riding but there are a lot of points that can be had locally and in surrounding states. I describe it as a scavenger hunt of sorts. You can claim one point per category for every state. Point categories change year to year but some of the fun and interesting ones for this year are, ‘Vintage Gas Pump’, ‘Barn with signage on it’, ‘Life size statue of a horse’ or just find and take a picture of a Caboose.
The third group that I participate in, is a Ride-to-Eat group called RTE-X-USA.com which is exactly as it sounds. You claim points by riding to and eating at pre-selected locations.
Another new challenge is the Red Rock Harley-Davidson Riding Challenge that was introduced this year by our own sponsoring dealership. I have enjoyed this one a lot and be warned, I plan on getting every point that is available to me.
The one thing that all these rides have in common is that it provides a new motivation to get out and ride. To see things that you may have never been to before. To honor a 9/11 hero, or maybe find a new restaurant or even finally notice that caboose that’s been sitting in the middle of the desert for last decade. The one thing that it will do, is provide a fond memory and an experience that you will always enjoy.
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Page !5 Southern Nevada Chapter, Inc. #4443 August 2019 Southern Nevada H.O.G. August 2019 $$ = RRHD Ride Challenge
LVHD Las Vegas Harley Davidson - 5191 S Las Vegas Blvd RRHD Red Rock Harley Davidson - 2260 S Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel & Casino - I-15 South / Blue Diamond Road ABD Albertson's Shopping Center - Blue Diamond / Decatur ABC Albertson's Shopping Center - Boulder City SSM Speedway Speedee Mart / Speedway Exit ANW Albertson's Northwest - Farm Rd off US95 / Durango RRP Railroad Pass – Chevron Next to Railroad Pass / Henderson
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
Moapa Valley $$ F’N Fun Friday LVHD 7:00am 12:00 – 4:00 SSM
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Carson City Carson City $$
5:00am ANW
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Return from General
Carson City Membership F’N Fun Meeting Friday
LVHD 6:30pm 12:00 – 4:00 RRHD
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Mt Charleston Meet & Eat Speedo’s Springdale / Brown Bag Farm 24 -7 Mid-Week Zion Aliante Casino Ride
10:00am 7:00 am 7:00am RRHD 6:30pm SILHC SSM
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Green River / ------Torrey 1 2 F’N Fun $$ Green River / Return from Friday Torrey Green River / LVHD Torrey 12:00 – 4:00 7:00am SSM
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August hog calls
$$ Moapa Valley - Saturday, August 3rd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: SSM Red Rock Ride Challenge #13 will take us up Northshore road into Overton where we will stop for our picture in front of the Red Rooster. For those that want to, there will be time to visit the Lost City Museum (admission is $5.00) before heading back to the valley. The entrance to the Lost City Museum opens into the 1935 Gallery. This space exists within the original adobe brick museum built by the Civilian Conservative Corps and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The gallery has been restored to look very much as it did during the 1930’s. The current exhibition features historic materials dating to the discovery of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the Lost City. The room contains a wide range of artifacts representing the material culture of the prehistoric Ancestral Puebloans. 148 miles for your Ride 365 challenge!
$$ Carson City - Double Overnighter - Friday, August 9th - Monday, August 11th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 4:00am - 4:45am Briefing: 4:45am Leave: 5:00am Location: ANW Dinner: Saturday, August 10th Reds Old 395 Grill; 1055 S Carson St at 6:30pm Due to weather in May, this ride challenge has been rescheduled. Leaving early so that we can beat the HEAT! We will be hitting 4 of the RRHD Ride Challenge stops during this trip. The Capitol Building in Carson City, Sand Harbor Visitor Center in Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake Visitor’s Center in Nixon, and the Reno Arch (Biggest Little City Sign). Approximately 1,035 miles will be added to your Ride 265 mileage for the weekend!
General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, August 13th Merchandise Table Open: 5:30pm Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm Time: 6:30pm Location: RRHD ***We are collecting SCHOOL SUPPLIES and backpacks for NCCF*** Come out and hear what rides and other events are coming up. Check out the new merchandise that Rick will be displaying. Arrive early to buy raffle tickets for your chance at the 50/50 drawing. Bring your answer to the trivia question found in the newsletter for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate, we will also draw winners from the ride tickets, and meeting tickets! Plus, there will be goodies to enjoy after the meeting. We are always looking for new ideas for rides and restaurants for Meet and Eats.
Mount Charleston - Sunday, August 18th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 9:00am - 9:45am Briefing: 9:45am Leave: 10:00am Location: RRHD Pack a lunch and join us as we head up the mountain to escape the heat. Always a quick fun ride! Great views as we make the climb to cooler temps. Be sure you have plenty of water as we head back to the valley arriving at about 12:30 as the heat is climbing. 65 miles for the Ride 365.
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Farm 24-7 Meet-n-Eat - Tuesday, August 20th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seating starts at 6:30pm Location: Aliante Casino Farm 24-7; 7300 N Aliante Parkway; North Las Vegas, NV 89084 We are doing something different, heading to Aliante Casino and eating at Farm 24-7. This is a farm to table café, serving up fresh and locally sourced seasonal fare. They offer variations of classic favorites including burgers, meatloaf, and chicken fried steak. Join us for great friends and what is sure to be good food!
Speedo’s Mid-Week Ride - Wednesday, August 21st Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: SILHC Work weekends so you cannot join the weekend rides? Speedo leads a great mid-week ride just for you! A great opportunity to join other SNHOG members and put some miles on your bike when the roads are not as busy. You never know where you will end up and who you will meet!! We can always count on a stop for lunch and unsupervised fun!
$$ Zion/ Springdale - Saturday, August 24th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: SSM Heading north to Zion. As always, the ride will be scenic. In addition, we will make a stop at the Zion Human History Museum, stop #23 of the Red Rock Ride Challenge. 303 miles for your Ride 365 ride challenge!
$$ Green River/ Torrey - Saturday, August 31st - Monday, September 2nd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45 Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: SSM This double overnighter takes us back to Utah where we will visit Arches National Park and Capitol Reef National Park. Arches has over 2,000 natural stone arches in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles and giant balanced rocks. Capitol Reef National park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, crayons, domes, and bridges in the heart of red rock country. Beautiful scenery! We will stay the first night in Green River and Torrey the second night. A 657 mile ride to get there and 342 miles to travel home… yes think Ride 365!!
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LVHD Las Vegas Harley Davidson - 5191 S Las Vegas Blvd RRHD Red Rock Harley Davidson - 2260 S Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel & Casino - I-15 South / Blue Diamond Road ABD Albertson's Shopping Center - Blue Diamond / Decatur ABC Albertson's Shopping Center - Boulder City SSM Speedway Speedee Mart / Speedway Exit
ANW Albertson's Northwest - Farm Rd off US95 / Durango RRP Railroad Pass – Chevron Next to Railroad Pass / Henderson
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green River / Return from Bikini Bike Torrey Green River / Wash / New Torrey Model Reveal RRHD Labor Day
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Baker / General Tecopa SUHOG Membership 8:00am Picnic Meeting SILHC
6:30pm NASCAR 7:30 am LVHD NASCAR SSM Victorville Victorville HOG Rally Victorville HOG Rally HOG Rally 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 NOP Poker Speedo’s Run Mid-Week ------Ride Saturday Party 7:00 am LVHD SSM 11:00 – 2:00 NASCAR 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Lake Havasu / Meet & Eat Williams / Javelina Miller’s Ale South Rim House $$ Town Square 7:00am 8:00 6:30pm RRP RRP
29 30
Return from Williams
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September Hog Calls
$$ Green River/ Torrey - Saturday, August 31st - Monday, September 2nd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: SSM This double overnighter takes us back to Utah where we will visit Arches National Park and Capitol Reef National Park. Arches has over 2,000 natural stone arches in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles and giant balanced rocks. Capitol Reef National park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, crayons, domes, and bridges in the heart of red rock country. Beautiful scenery! We will stay the first night in Green River and Torrey the second night. A 657 mile ride to get there and 342 miles to travel home… yes think Ride 365!!
SUHOG Chapter Picnic - Sunday, September 8th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:30am - 7:15am Briefing: 7:15am Leave: 7:30am Location: SSM We will be heading north to join the SUHOG, our sister chapter, for their annual picnic in Pine Valley. The food will be ready by 11:00am.
General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, September 12th Merchandise Table Open: 5:30pm Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm Time: 6:30pm Location: LVHD ***We are collecting SCHOOL SUPPLIES and backpacks for NCCF*** It’s meeting night at LVHD. Come early to mingle with all your SNHOG family or do some shopping before the meeting. Check out the new merchandise that Rick will have on display. Arrive early to buy raffle tickets for your chance at the 50/50 drawing. Bring your answer to the trivia question found in the newsletter for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate. If you have joined us on rides or events over the past month, then you might be one of the lucky ride ticket winners! Plus, there will be goodies to enjoy after the meeting.
Baker/ Tecopa - Saturday, September 14th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 7:00am - 7:45am Briefing: 7:45am Leave: 8:00am Location: SILHC Lunch: BROWN BAG Join us as we head to CA for a quick ride through Baker, home of the World’s Largest Thermometer, and Tecopa, famous for their Hot Springs. No lunch stop has been planned.
Speedo’s Mid-Week Ride - Thursday, September 19th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: SSM Speedo leads a fun filled mid-week ride just for you! A great opportunity to join other SNHOG members and put some miles on your bike when the roads are not as busy. You never know where you will end up and who you will meet!! We can always count on a stop for lunch and unsupervised fun!
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2nd Annual Nation of Patriots Poker Run - Saturday, September 21st Registration: 8:00am - 10:00am Hands must be in by 2:00pm Location: VFW Post 10047 - (Craig & Las Vegas Blvd) Come out for a nice ride around and help one of the charities our chapter supports. This poker run will stop at Railroad Pass Casino, Terrible’s Casino in Searchlight, Pioneer Saloon and back. Fee will include lunch and door prizes. There will be entertainment and raffle prizes given away at the end.
Lake Havasu - Sunday, September 22nd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 7:00am - 7:45am Briefing: 7:45am Leave: 8:00am Location: RRP Restaurant: Javelina Cantina 1420 McCulloch Blvd; Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Heading to Lake Havasu, located on the Arizona/ California border and home of the London Bridge. We will be stopping at Javelina Cantina for lunch, or brown bag it and do a bit of exploring.
Miller’s Ale House Meet-n-Eat - Tuesday, September 24th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seating starts at 6:30pm Location: Miller’s Ale House Town Square; 6683 Las Vegas Blvd; S Las Vegas, NV 89119 Ride or drive it, it does not matter how you get there, be sure to join us at Miller’s Ale house in Town Square for our monthly meet-n-eat. Miller’s offers a variety of items including their original Zingers, flatbreads, salads, burgers, fajitas, pasta, steak, and seafood.
$$ Williams/ South Rim - Saturday, September 28th - Sunday, September 29th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Leave: 7:00am Location: RRP After juggling things around due to weather / wind we are finally getting the Williams ride taken care of so that we can check the Grand Canyon Railway Depot, #6 of the Red Rock Ride Challenge, off the list.
10 Commandments OF riding
1. Be on Time 2. Be Prepared 3. Give a Helping Hand 4. Communicate Intentions 5. Think of Others 6. Carry Your Own Gear 7. Watch Where You Park 8. Be Rider Aware 9. Have Fun Page !11 10. Ride Safe Southern Nevada Chapter, Inc. #4443 August 2019 2019 overnighters AUGUST 9th – 11th AUG 31st – SEPT 2nd SEPTEMBER 28th (2 nights) (2 nights) (1 night)
Carson City, NV Green River and Torrey, UT Williams, AZ Hotel Info: The Plaza Hotel Labor Day Weekend 801 S. Carson St Hotel Info 8/31: First Choice Inns Hotel Info: Carson City, NV 89701 1845 E Main St Ramada by Wyndham (775) 883-9500 Green River, UT 84525 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd (435) 564-4439 Williams, AZ 86046 Double Queen: $89 + tax King: $154 + tax (928) 440- 2695 Double Queen: $154 + tax Group Code: SNHOG Last day to book: July 15th Double Queen: $109 + tax
Last day to book: July 9th Hotel Info 9/1: Reds Sands Hotel Group Code: SNHOG 670 UT-24 Torrey, UT 84775 Last day to book: July 9th (435) 425-3688 King: $180 + tax Double Queen: $180 + tax Last day to book: August 1st Code: SNHOG (both)
OCTOBER 4th – 6th NOVEMBER 9th – 11th NOV 30th - DEC 1st NOV 30th – DEC 1st (2 nights) (2 nights) (1 night) (1 night)
Huntington Beach, CA Hearst Castle Laughlin Dinner Cruise Laughlin Dinner Cruise The Great Pacific Air Show Hotel Info: Ocean Point Ranch Hotel Info: Aquarius Casino Dinner is $53.10 per person (that includes Hotel Info: 2700 Moonstone Beach Dr 1900 S Casino Dr gratuity – free to leave Best Western Surf City Cambria, CA 93428 Laughlin, NV 89029 more if you have great 19360 Beach Blvd (805) 927-4648 (800) 662-5825 service!) Huntington Beach, CA 92648 You will need to press “0” to be (714) 962-4244 transferred to the front desk to King or Double Queen: $95+ Cash Bar make your reservation. tax King: $189 + tax Sign-up sheets (including Double Queen: $189 + tax King, Double Queen, or ADA Group Code: SNHOG if that one to request your meal Saturday: $279 + tax does not work try “C-SNH19” choice) at the monthly Group code: SNHOG Sunday: $129 + tax membership meeting.
Last day to book: November th Sign up quick! There is Last day to book: September Group Code: SNHOG 15 only room for 50 people!! 4th Last day to book: October 9th Must be registered and paid by November 10th!
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August birthdays
Kathy Jackson 8.01 Chuck Burnett 8.03 Joe Lalli 8.03 Debbie Dartois 8.04 Barbara Wells 8.04 Albert Cammarata 8.05 Ron Koch 8.05 Glen Oelrich 8.07 Wayne Crouse 8.08 Jim ‘Speedo' Larson 8.09 Richard Kohl 8.10 John Scheffler 8.11 Tony Moskowitz 8.12 David Starrett 8.12 Philippe Dartois 8.14 James Wekseth 8.14 Bob Ferra 8.15 Kendria Adams 8.16 Gretchen Taylor-Preston 8.20 Miranda Ritchey 8.22 Tony Eubanks 8.27 Fred Soukup 8.27 Art Louie 8.28 Michael Walton 8.28
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