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Atlanta HOGWASH December 2015 Atlanta HOGWASH December 2015 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ATLANTA CHAPTER, INC., CHAPTER NUMBER 0788 AMERICAN HEROES RIDE FREE All current and former U.S. military and first responders can learn to ride for free with Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy. To thank the millions of people who have courageously defended our country, guarded our safety, and helped protect everyone’s personal freedom to ride, Harley-Davidson is offering a free Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy New Rider Course for all current and former U.S. military personnel and first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS). You can register now and sign up to take an eligible course January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016.* In addition to the Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy offer, there is an alternate offer available. With this alternate offer, qualified participants will be eligible to receive a Harley-Davidson™ Gift Card in an amount equal to the value of a course offered at an authorized Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) or other state accredited riding school, upon proof of completion of a basic motorcycle riding course and a receipt. To take advantage of either offer, fill out the form below. After it’s submitted, you’ll be given next steps on how to sign up for a course. All classes must be completed between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Dealer participation may vary, class availability subject to limitation and available on first-come, first- served basis. To take advantage of this offer, follow the instructions at https://ridefree.harley- davidson.com/americanheroes/?source_cd=social&version=desktop. All classes must be completed between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Dealer participation may vary, class availability subject to limitation & available on first come first serve basis. www.atlantahog.com www.facebook.com/groups/atlantahog/ Atlanta HOGWASH December 2015 OFFICERS ROAD CAPTAINS PIG RIDE LEGEND DIRECTOR Andy Andresen 770-502-0847 ONE PIG: Non-curving terrain and a Chuck Fuller 404-402-4088 [email protected] ride of short duration (50 miles round [email protected] trip) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR David Northcutt 770-337-0379 Tom Rapp 484-577-5432 [email protected] TWO PIGS: A few gentle curve and be [email protected] a bit longer (100 miles round trip) David Trefzger 770-354-9229 TREASURER [email protected] THREE PIGS: Long ride (200 miles René Durham 770-944-1340 round trip) with curving terrain and [email protected] Dee Pearson 770-815-3628 urban area traffic. [email protected] SECRETARY Melissa Fuller 404-719-6408 FOUR PIGS: Lots of curves, some [email protected] Denny Heare 678-923-8544 with “decreasing radius” turns and/or [email protected] cover a major distance requiring a good HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN deal of technical skill and stamina. Major Mike Sangster 770-900-8996 Diana Bodden 404-992-3548 traffic such as I75 can be part of this [email protected] [email protected] rating. ACTIVITIES OFFICER Jeff Eubanks 770-344-1640 FIVE PIGS: Most difficult category due Vacant [email protected] to the severity and number of curves CHAPLAIN combined with a long ride. The Mark Redmon 770-617-2944 Ken Bechely 678-521-7671 Southern Highroads Trail, Suches, and [email protected] [email protected] Gatlinburg would fall into this category. EDITOR Mark Cothern 404-259-6298 Mike Perdue 404-502-4024 [email protected] [email protected] 770-356-5504 HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Matt Langley Denise King 678- 858-3752 [email protected] [email protected] Nan Sangster 770-436-9048 LADIES OF HARLEY OFFICER [email protected] Angela Rodriguez 256-506-1989 [email protected] Randy King 678-858-3755 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Mary Carol Wall 404-424-7117 [email protected] Robbie Walter 404-259-2823 [email protected] SAFETY OFFICER Mike Laymon 770-289-6681 Rodney Still 770-222-1162 [email protected] [email protected] VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS Stuart Danneman 678-278-0120 770-732-9309 Denise Harris [email protected] Jesse Harris 770-715-9544 [email protected] WEB / E-BLAST Rick Parker 770-949-7776 [email protected] www.atlantahog.com www.facebook.com/groups/atlantahog/ Atlanta HOGWASH December 2015 DIRECTOR’S CORNER: Happy December Atlanta Chapter H.O.G.!! 2015 is winding down already and oh what a great year it has been! Melissa and I have just returned from Jekyll Island and the 2015 Georgia State H.O.G rally; we had a great time with our chapter as well as old friends from around Georgia and surrounding states. The weather for the rally was perfect but the ride home and back to reality was a cold and wet 300 miles! (That’s what memories are made from) This is my last article as director of our chapter and I’d like to use it to thank the members for the success we’ve all enjoyed this year! Our chapter has had so many rides on the calendar that you just can’t go on them all, members are showing up for social events in record numbers, and we are participating in Harley- Davidson of Atlanta’s events in great numbers! All of this has been possible because of our great members and the great relationship we have with our sponsoring dealership! Our membership has experienced consistent growth over the past few years and along with that growth our enthusiasm, willingness to volunteer, and eagerness to ride has just made our chapter fun to be a part of! We celebrated the 30th anniversary of our Atlanta Chapter this year too! We are the “original” H.O.G. chapter in Georgia and you won’t find a better chapter anywhere! Our chapter has been going strong for 30 years because we’ve kept to our motto “RIDE and have FUN”! Let’s keep it going and there will be no end to our success! In 2016 Tom Rapp will be our director and I know he will get the support to make our chapter even bigger and better! Let’s make 2016 a year to remember! Ride on! Chuck “Chaos” Fuller, Director ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S CORNER Happy December All! As this HOGWASH is coming out, Plans for the Chapter Christmas Party are being finalized, Hope to see everyone there. (Several members have tickets available, $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door).Our party on December the 5th will also serve as our December meeting. In looking back at 2015, we have had a great year as a Chapter and I would like to thank all of our members that helped contribute to our success. As a chapter, we celebrated our 30th Anniversary, thanks to those that were on the original charter and to everyone that kept the Atlanta Chapter the best Chapter in Georgia. To anyone that has ride or destinations suggestions, please get with one of the Road Captains to try and get them put on the Calendar. Looking forward to a great 2016! Ride safe and have fun! Tom "Pelican" Rapp, Assistant Director www.atlantahog.com www.facebook.com/groups/atlantahog/ Atlanta HOGWASH December 2015 TREASURER’S ARTICLE: ATTENDANCE JACKPOT Congratulations to Alison Kabele whose name was drawn for the November Attendance Jackpot. Alison was not at the meeting to claim the $80. We will add $10 to the Jackpot for the next chapter meeting, bringing the jackpot to $90. Remember you must be at the meeting and a member in “Good Standing,” a current member of national H.O.G. and Atlanta Chapter. If the member whose name is drawn is not at the meeting, we will add $10 and try again next meeting. Please have your National H.O.G. card with you at the meeting. Hope to see everyone there. René Durham, Treasurer HARLEY-DAVIDSON COMMEMORATES USS MILWAUKEE WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND BIKE Harley-Davidson has partnered with Lockheed Martin to produce a one-of-a-kind motorcycle to commemorate the U.S. Navy's USS Milwaukee. The motorcycle was designed by Harley-Davidson Chief Stylist Ray Drea, who took inspiration from touring the Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corps shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. The shipyard is used by Lockheed Martin and other defense industry companies to build the Freedom class of littoral combat ships, relatively small vessels used for maritime combat close to shore. MEMBERSHIP CORNER: As the year is coming to an end, it is time to renew your membership for the coming year. There is a Membership Application in this issue that you can complete, or you can always pick one up at the Dealership from Rene Durham. Complete the Membership Application and include your yearly fees of $20.00 and either give to Mary Carol or you can drop it off with Rene Durham at the Dealership. There will also be a Membership Table set up at the Christmas Party so if you would like to wait until then to renew, that will be fine also. Mary Carol “Speedy” Wall, Membership Officer www.atlantahog.com www.facebook.com/groups/atlantahog/ Atlanta HOGWASH December 2015 COMMON CAUSES OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS Motorcycles are appealing to wider range of riders than ever before. In fact, as of 2009, there are more than 8 million registered motorcycles on the road. As with any motor vehicle, there are risks involved, such as reduced visibility to other drivers, and less protection from the elements or other drivers. Approximately 55 percent of accidents involve one or more vehicles, besides the motorcycle; the remaining 45 percent are single motorcycle accidents. Road Hazards/Driving Conditions: Road hazards and driving conditions, including weather, and time of day can lead to motorcycle accidents.
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