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HOGwash
The official publication of
the Yavapai AZ H.O.G. Chapter 1271
January, 2016
Volume15, Issue 1
Sponsored by:
Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson
10434 Highway 69
Mayer, AZ 86333
928-632-4009
Toll free: 1-877-888-GCHD(4243)
The Director's Message
Hi all!
Hoping everyone had a great Christmas and New Year! I am excited
to be your Director for 2016, and am looking forward to a LOT of new
and exciting events and rides! HOG's motto is "Ride & Have Fun", and
we are certainly going to take that to the next level. I want to thank all
of you who served as Chapter Officers for 2015, and those who
stepped up for 2016. I think we have a winning team.
This month we have the Hangover ride, formerly Frosty Balls, on
January the first, followed by Hogs-'n-dogs on January 9th. Our
February meeting, on Saturday, February 6th, will also be our
Activities meeting, so if you have ideas and want to be heard, be sure to attend! Also keep in mind
our monthly Dine Out Nights on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Attendance had been low for the
last few months, but our last one at Leff-T's was better attended. We will be choosing some new
locations to dine at, and hope to see more of you there!
We will keep you posted on major happenings through this year, including Arizona Bike Week in
April, the California HOG Rolling Rally in September, which is coming through Bellemont, and our
own Arizona HOG Rally in Sierra Vista in September. Let's ride and have fun!
Psycho Joe Dugan
Director/HOG Mgr.
Table of Contents
Director
Chapter info
Asst. Director
Secretary
Officers List
Party pics
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2
2
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3
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Calendar: January 4
Mark the date
4
Editor
4
Publicity
4
Membership
5
Wreaths pics
5
Notices
Photographer
Photo of month
Webmaster
Activities
Parade pics
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GCH-D calendar 9
Safety/Road Cpt 9
Road Names
9
Ad price list
10
Let's Eat
10
Ad pages
10-11
Yavapai AZ H.O.G. Chapter 1271
Www.yavapaihog.com
Www.facebook.com/Yavapai AZ HOG
Mailing address: P. O. Box 1035, Mayer, AZ 86333
Dealer sponsor: Kyle Rose, 928-774-3896, Kyle@gch-d.com
Dealer principles: Richard and Beverly Doughton, 928-632-4009
Chapter Manager: Joe “Psycho” Dugan, 928-632-4009, joseph@gch-d.com
Assistant Director's Memo
My wife and I moved to the Prescott Valley area in May of 2015, and
we love it here. We were both very active with the H.O.G. chapter in
our previous home town as I was the Treasurer in that Chapter, and
found the involvement to be fun and very rewarding. I started riding
when I was 14 years old, but gave up the bikes when my first child
was born because I couldn't afford both, so all the money went to
family. As soon as our middle child graduated college, and our
youngest went off to start college, I went out and bought my next bike,
which was my first in about 25 years, and started riding again. I've
since traded that one in for the 2014 Ultra Limited that I'm riding now.
I look forward to getting to know the members of this chapter, and
hope I'm able to contribute in a positive manner.
Mike McKibben
913-638-2974
mmckibb@us.ibm.com
Secretary's Report
In 1996, I retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service.
Throughout my military service stationed at Naval Air Station
(NAS) Oceana, Virginia Beach, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii,
Recruit Training Command, San Diego, and NAS North Island,
San Diego, I enjoyed the camaraderie and leadership
responsibilities bestowed upon me.
Deployments to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, North Atlantic
region, and many countries in Asia, allowed me to greatly this
great nation of ours. HOG chapters reflect the patriotism and
love we have for our flag. So, thank you for giving me the
opportunity to serve as Secretary of the Yavapai AZ HOG
Chapter 1271. I will strive to be proficient.
Steven Beck
916-798-6488
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2016 Officers
Director: Joe Dugan
joseph@gch-d.com
928-632-4009
928-925-5403
Assistant Director:
Mike McKibben
mmckibb@us.ibm.com
913-638-2974
Treasurer: Garry Young
nstarviedo@msn.com
Secretary: Steven Beck
stevenbeck@cableone.net
928-515-2757
Membership: A. E. Morgan
4morgan@cableone.net
928-759-5797
Activities: Logan Roberts
logan@gch-d.com
928-632-4009
Editor: Marijke Marsana
getmarijke@gmail.com
Photographer: Wayne Schwetje
Wayneschwetje@me.com
Ladies of Harley: Andrea Johnson
ajjartist@yahoo.com
928-308-6888
Safety Officer/Road Captain:
Ron Matthews
rcmatt7@gmail.com
Historian: Ken Johnson
hdfxdwgrider2003@yahoo.com
928-308-6420
Publicity: Sonny Ward
sward@q.com
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Chapter Party
@ Stone Ridge Grille
Photos by:
Wayne Schwetje
Marijke
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Editor's Notes
Hi. For those new to the club:
Welcome. As your editor for this year's
HOGwash, I'd be remiss not to tell you
the publication parameters. While I
seek your stories for this chapter's
newsletter, I can not nor will not publish
any submission that deals with politics
or religion. Charter By-Laws forbids it.
Likewise, no foul, lewd, crude, sexually-charged, nor
hateful, demeaning or degrading language will be
published. No name calling or personal attacks. We are
strictly a PG kind of newsletter.
I'm seeking articles from members, two or ten paragraphs
long. This year, I'll be running a new column entitled “Road
Names.” Do you have one? How did you get it? What
does it mean? Inquiring minds want to know. Don't have a
road name yet? Can you send me an article with a pic or
two about your latest road trip, the one you took by yourself
or with others? Where did you go? What route did you
take? Any good restaurants on the way? “YAZHOGs on
the road” is the name for that column about you ridin' on
your Harley. Letters to the Editor are always appreciated.
Just remember our PG standards.
Talking about ridin', With Lizz Casey, I'll be organizing a trip
to the Mongollon range. We are calling it “May Day on the
Mongollon.” We'll leave Saturday, April 30 th and return on
Sunday, May1. This overnighter is a joined effort between
us and our sister chapter, Grand Canyon HOG, out of
Bellemont. We'll meet up with them at the 260 – 87 junction,
then to Pine for lunch and to Showlow for the night. Join us.
Andy and I became YAZHOGs in 2009. We've thoroughly
enjoyed ourselves. I've served the chapter as historian and
photographer. This will be my fourth year as editor. I've had
the honor to be part of Ladies of Harley (LOH). Looking
forward to seeing you on the road. Be safe out there!
Marijke
getmarijke@gmail.com
Calendar
Yavapai AZ H.O.G.
Sponsored and/or sanctioned
rides and events
Editor's Note:
Listings may be subject to change
J a n u a r y
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Hangover ride
KSU: 10 am @ GCH-D
2
Officers meeting @ 9 am
Chapter meeting @ 10 am
GCH-D, Mayer
9
Officers meeting @ 9 am
HOGs-'n-dogs: 11 am – 1 pm
GCH-D
Dessert ride: Fresca Cafe,
Prescott
21 Dine Out Night
KSU: 5:15 pm @ GCH-D
KSU: 6 pm @ Roberts Mkt,
Prescott Valley
6:30 pm @ Bill's Grille,
Prescott
28 Breakfast ride
Nikki's Grille, McGuireville
KSU: 8 am @ GCH-D
Publicity Release
Mark the date!
I have lived in Prescott Valley for
3 years. I ride an '06 Ultra Classic.
I worked in the Web Printing
Industry. Retired from SoCal
Printing in Riverside, CA. Then I
moved to Roseburg, OR, for 8 years.
February 20: MMA Beach Party
February 21: Progressive
Motorcycle Show
March 12: AMSAF @ GCH-D
March 19: Bike Blessing
April 2: Welcome Home VN Vets
April 6 – 10: AZ Bike Week
April 30 – May 1: Mongollon O/N
May 22: Camp Courage Run
Paul “Sonny” Ward
sward@q.com
Membership Report
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Hello, I'm your 2016 Membership Officer. I've now been riding for
50 years and have owned 24 motorcycles, only the last two have
been Harleys. I got my first Harley the end of June 2012 and traded
for my second the first of May 2015. I put 60,000 on the first Road
King and have 14,000 on the current one. I said after getting my
first Harley that I no longer ride like I did when 17 but I'm having as
much if not more fun as I did then. The new 2015 Road King has
been even more fun.
I'm planning an Iron Butt Coast to Coast to Coast in under 100
hours ride for the end of March or the first of April 2016. I plan to
continue the ride from San Diego home to hopefully also get my
5,000 miles in 5 days pin. I wear a Spot GEO Tracker and will post
a link to a public website were my progress can be tracked in real
time..
Ride defensively,
Morgan
Wreaths Across America @ The Prescott National Cemetery
Photos by Marijke
Welcome (home)...
...to the family
Ben Bilello
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Photographer's Take
Let me introduce myself:
Yavapai H.O.G. Photographer
Happy Birthday!
You get 10% off all purchases you
make at GCH-D during your
birthday month.
NOTICE
For every chapter ride, you must be
at the meet up location 15 minutes
prior to the KSU for a safety
meeting. No exceptions!
February Jackpot:
$50
Article submission deadline is the
25th of the month, every month.
Photo of the month
My name is Wayne Schwetje and this is my second
year as the club Photographer. The first sixty four
years of my life was spent in New Jersey. Of
that I spent forty four years as a Foreman with
Sprinkler Fitters Local 696. Fresh out of high
school I joined the Navy SeaBee’s and off to
Vietnam I went.
I met my wife Jeanie, some twenty years ago, who
introduced me to the life of Harley-Davidson. With
her behind me in more ways than one, I got my first
motorcycle at the age of fifty five and found my
second love. I was a member of Northwest Jersey
HOG and held offices as Safety, Assistant Director,
Director and NJ State Rally Events Coordinator.
I retired from my job on Oct 9 th, 2012 and then
moved to Sedona, AZ, on Oct 21st. Since we knew
no one out here, we just joined Yavapai HOG and
have all the friends any one would need.
Remember to smile when you see me, with or
without the camera.
Ladies restroom entrance
Roadhouse
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point, NC.
Photo by Marijke
Ride Safe,
Wayne Schwetje
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Webmaster's Memo
I jumped on my first Harley in 1964 after spending almost
a year on my third bike, a 1963 Honda Superhawk. Ever
since there have been many bikes, depending on my life
situation and cash flow; but they have all been Harleys,
ranging from a 1959 hard-tail Sportster, up through a
1973 Superglide chopper and on to the 2011 Ultra I am
riding now. I am a native Californian and have traveled a
lot, having gotten to 49 of the states and riding in nearly
all of them. But the best part of my life began on January
1, 2012, when I moved to Arizona to be with and marry
the lady I met through the Black Sheep ministry. I am
looking forward to many more miles and many rides with
Yavapai HOG, praising God for each day He provides.
Todd Carter
Activities Officer's Message
Thank you again for your vote of confidence. I am going into my third year with Yavapai AZ HOG
and second year as Activities Officer. I couldn't be more excited. There are already a lot of rides
and events on the calendar for 2016. I see a stellar riding year ahead of us!
For those who don't know me: I am the
General Manager of the host dealership,
Grand Canyon H-D shop in Mayer, AZ. I
am also the adopted dad of Zeus, the shop
dog! I came with a very long history in the
motorcycle industry. I started selling
Hondas in 1983 in Mesa and have been
avidly in the sport since then. I owned my
own independent dealership for 15 years,
also in Mesa, before moving up to slow
down a little. Oh well, we know how that
worked out!
I work with Joe Dugan hand in hand at the dealership to make sure the Grand Canyon family of
dealerships have activities happening throughout the year. So, it makes sense, at least to me, to
be the Activities Officer for our chapter. Please let me know if you have a “BEST” ride that you
have done and we will see if we can make it happen again for the entire chapter.
Logan Roberts
PRESCOTT
CHRISTMAS
PARADE
Photos by Marijke
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GRAND CANYON
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Events Calendar
January
17
“Paint your pet” party
Benefits: Yavapai
Humane Society
25 spaces only
20
Motorcycle movie night
“The fastest Indian”
***
Mileage campaign
Register bike mileage
@ GCH-D asap
Win a prize at end of year
for most miles ridin'
February
17
Motorcycle Movie night
20
MMA Beach Party ride
KSU: 10:30 am
21
Progressive Motorcycle Show
Safety/Road Captain's Report
Hello my HOG members. I'm your
Safety/Road Captain for 2016. This is my
second year with Yavapai HOG. I have been
an officer in a HOG chapter in Washington
State. I have been riding a variety of
motorcycles over the last 50 plus years. I am
very experienced in group riding. This is one
of the main things we need to improve on.
I have seen how other HOG chapters operate
and how our chapter works. I have been to
HOT to see how things work. We do need to
make some changes and I will work with Joe
to make our chapter better. We all need to
work together to make these changes go
smoothly. I am always open to discuss things
we are doing.
Thank you.
Ron Matthews
March
12
AMSAF ride
KSU: 9:30 am
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Bike Blessing
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My road name is “Beabob.” I got it when I joined Bikers Against Child Abuse. It was
required to have one, so I could either choose one for myself or be given one by
whomever. I chose one for me. Beabob stands for “BE A Babe On Back.” Of course
the middle “B” could stand for other things, but I'll never tell.
Marijke
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2016 ADVERTISEMENT
PRICE LIST
Ads must be camera ready.
Business card:
$10 month
$90 annual
¼ page
$15 month
$135 annual
½ page
$25 month
$225 annual
Full page
$50 month
$450 annual
Make your check payable to:
Yavapai AZ HOG Chapter 1271
LET'S EAT!
Photos by Marijke
Mail to: Yavapai AZ HOG
ATTN: Sonny Ward
Grand Canyon H-D
P. O. Box 1035
Mayer, AZ 86333
If you wish, you may also hand deliver
your ad with payment to the Grand
Canyon Harley-Davidson dealership,
located at 10434 Highway 69 in Mayer,
AZ. Please state “ATTN: Sonny Ward”
on the envelope.
Above: Picnic, 2015
Left: LOH Grand
Canyon Run
Cameron
Restaurant
Right: Party, 2015
Stoneridge
Bar and
Grille
We look forward to hearing from you.
As an advertiser, you will be sent, via
email, the HOGwash for each month
that your advertisement runs.
Thank you. Questions? Contact,
Sonny Ward
Publicity
Yavapai AZ HOG Chapter 1271
sward@q.com
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