HOG Sounder - New Port Richey HOG

New Port Richey HOG #1027
HOG Sounder
Ride to
Dade Battlefield
Reenactment on
1/5/2013,
with
James
Russell
Sponsored by Harley-Davidson
of New Port Richey
HOG Sounder
Vol. X October 2015
Photo by
Julie
Crawford
General Meeting, October 12
Paradise American Legion, NPR
7:00 PM
For submissions:
nprhognewsletter@gmail.com
727-247-6476
Website: www.nprflhog.com
Sponsored by :
Harley-Davidson of New Port
Richey
Harley Owners Group
New Port Richey FL.
Inside this issue:
Birthdays, Meeting Menu
8
Photos, New Owner’s Night, Membership, Head R/C
9
Director’s Corner—Frank Crawford, Sagety
Officers and Road Captains Roster
2
3
Harley-Davidson For October
4
FRIGHT NIGHT!
10
Our Sponsor, News bits
5
More Events!
11
Assistant Director and Ride Warrior, Pawsome Village
6
Ride Calendar, Ducky’s Joke of the month
12
LOH & Merchandising
7
Reflections
Capn’ Frank Director Frank Crawford
The nominations for 2016 NPR HOG Officers are in, and have been passed along to Big George. If you have applied for a position, thank you for stepping up. Remember that it is up to all members to support the club and help the new officers in every way
possible.
Plans for the party on 12/5/2015 are progressing, and it is shaping up to be a great time as always! We will celebrate at the Paradise American Legion, NPR.
The LOH has graciously agreed to handle the decorations and set up, and Elaine would welcome any ideas or help in making the
room bright and festive. Give her a call!
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Food will be catered by John Flannigan, who did a wonderful job for us last year.
Tickets are $10 for members, and $15 for guests. Menu will be baked ham and turkey.
“Doc” Watson has a great DJ lined up, so there will be music to suit everyone’s musical tastes.
To reserve your spot and make payment, contact Peg Wells @ 727-519-4638 or wellsfamily@icloud.com .
Deadline for reservations will be @ the end of November, exact date TBA.
Please support the LOH and their endeavors, such as bake sales, food drives and pancake breakfasts. If you don’t belong to the
LOH, you can volunteer anyway. Donations of baked goods, pancake supplies and volunteering are a great way to give back to the
chapter!
Ride Your Own Ride………YOUR Safety is YOUR Personal Responsibility!
Cap’n Frank, Director
John Ott, Safety Officer
Just as we have gotten use to the barely bearable driving on the lessor congested
roads of Florida, we are into the season for the Snowbirds. These will double the vehicles on our
roads and cause many more accidents. One of the best ways to avoid becoming a statistic is to
practice defensive driving. To keep this short, since I am not a certified instructor for the course,
here are five keys things to remember:
1. Aim High in Steering Look 15 seconds into your future. (Don’t just look at the vehicle in front of
you)
2. Get the Big Picture Look for Hazards. (Other Motorists, Pedestrians, Vehicle doors opening)
3. Keep Your Eyes Moving Don’t stare. (Use your peripheral vision) (Stop the fixed habit stare)
4. Leave Yourself an Out Monitor the space cushion around you and your bike.
5. Make sure They See You Use your signals- (Directionals, Head Lights, Brake Lights, Horn, Hand
Signals) Make Eye Contact.
The next group riding class will be held in the conference room at Harley-Davidson of New Port
Richey at 10 am.
I will have a sign up sheet at the chapter meeting on October 12, for those attending.
Ride Safe and have Fun,
John
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T H E H O G SO U ND E R
Your
Chapter Officers
Frank Crawford, Director
727-597-2321
captainfrank@tampabay.rr.com
Jeff Kohler, Assistant Director
727-967-5620
jebko34668@gmail.com
Elaine Plourde, LOH Officer
727-858-6618
megrdma@hotmail.com
Julie Crawford, Secretary/Editor
727-247-6476
nprhognewsletter@gmail.com
Keri Petys, Historian
727-645-5451
mr_dodgeman2000@yahoo.com
Don Salerno, Treasurer
727-817-0333
dsalerno@tampabay.rr.com
Bill “Ringo” Petys, Photographer
727-645-5451
mr_dodgeman2000@yahoo.com
Don Watson, Head Road Captain
& Communications
352-293-4788
watson702@tampabay.rr.com
Jim “Lizzard” Moore, Sgt. At Arms
727-992-8237
Lizzardimf.com@live.com
Jerry Mott, Webmaster
727-207-8710
bigbadbiker@live.com
John Ott, Safety Officer
727-846-1785
nakeddolphin@verizon.net
Ed Fetters, Membership
727-869-7871
nprhogmembership@gmail.com
Cindy Mott, Photographer
727-267-6165
qtpiebiker@verizon.net
Anthony Iapichino Chapter Mgr.
727-534-9697
bucsbike@yahoo.com
Valerie Watson, Merchandise
301-275-9960
watson702@tampabay.rr.com
Your Road Captains
Don Watson, Head Road Captain
352-293-4788
watson702@tampabay.rr.com
Jim “Lizzard” Moore
727-992-8237
Lizzardimf.com@live.com
Frank Crawford
727-597-2321
captainfrank@tampabay.rr.com
Ed Fetters
edfett@gmail.com
Kellie Russell
juskeljo@aol.com
727-869-7871
727-729-2676
John Ott
727-846-1785
nakeddolphin@verizon.net
Jim Harrington
813-833-0808
jharrington@tampabay.rr.com
Rich Klein
727-505-8152
Powertrends@hotmail.com
Jeff Kohler
727-967-5620
jebko34668@gmail.com
PROBIE
Verna Donahue
727-642-4768
vdonahue@aol.com
James Russell
727 267 5253
james_05dyna@yahoo.com
Jon Graskewicz
727-378-4222
bigjong300@gmil.com
Become a Road
Captain!! Call Don W. NOW!!
Steve Wells
727-272-0091
wellsfamily12@icloud.com
HOG Care
HOG CARE Is your New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027's Sunshine Committee. We are here to make new members feel welcome, give out information, send get-well cards, and help our
members. Please let our Sunshine Lady, Valerie Watson, know
if you, or someone you know, is ill, injured, or hospitalized.
With permission, we can also share any information you give in
the newsletter and on the website.
For updates, always check the HOG Care
page under HOG WILD.
Ride and Have Fun!
For HOG Care Sunshine Lady,
Contact: Valerie Watson, 352-293-4788
OCTOBE R 2015
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T H E H O G SO U ND E R
Group Therapy...HOG STYLE!
OUR SPONSOR: HARLEY - DAVIDSON OF NEW PORT RICHEY
Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey
5817 SR 54, Port Richey Fl.
General Manager, George Kazery
gkazery@ferman.com 727-842-4547
Harley-Davidson Of New Port Richey
HOG Chapter Mgr. & Dealer Rep, Anthony Iapichino
bucsbike@yahoo.com
727-534-9697
OCTOBE R 2015
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Jeff Kohler
Assistant Director/Ride Warrior
From the desk of Duckman
( Assistant Director, Jeffery Kohler)
Could there possibly be signs of Autumn in the air? Cooler mornings and evenings, football games, leaves falling (I
know, not many in Florida), all clues that great riding day weather is finally coming back to our area of the country. I can't wait
to enjoy the wonder of backroads Florida in the beauty of Fall.
It's October and that means that the long awaited State Rally is finally here! The "Roar To The Shore" in Ft. Myers is on October 8-11. We have one scheduled group ride to Ft. Myers on Friday, Oct. 9th, captained by our fearless leader Frank. If you are
heading down on a different and want company, check with me, I have a list of all members who are attending and their proposed travel days.
Hope to see everyone down there and enjoying themselves! Let's represent our chapter in a good way with H.O.G. members
from all over the state! If you're not planning to go, remember that there's a pancake breakfast at the dealership that weekend
also. Drop by and help out or donate some supplies to this chapter event. Contact Elaine Plourde (LOH Director) if you wish to
donate materials or time. H.O.G. Motorcycle Shipping (Monthly H.O.G. Rewards Tip)Ship your motor cycle to other par ts of
the country or the world at members-only rates.
The next three Ride Warrior destinations are: (Let's salute our men and women in the military!)
40) Hemingway House
41) Florida State Fairgrounds
42) Pensacola Lighthouse
907 Whitehead Street
4800 U.S. Hwy 301, North
2081 Radford Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
Tampa, FL 33610
Pensacola, FL 32508
Ride Safe, Stay Dry, and most of all ENJOY!!
2015 Ride Warrior Patch
PAWSOME VILLAGE!
Pawesome Village Rescue is an all-volunteer, no kill rescue located in Pasco County. We use all foster homes to house the dogs
and cats which we save from shelters and individuals all over Florida. We are a 501C non-profit organization dedicated to saving
and improving the lives of dogs and cats that are no longer wanted. We believe that animals are not disposable and every one of
them deserves a chance at life.
All of our pets are altered and vaccinated prior to adoption since we do not want to contribute to the over population of pets and
for health reasons. We are funded solely on fundraisers, adoption fees and donations. We also try to help as many people as we
can keep their pets in their home by providing food and basic medical care.
You can see our pets online at www.adoptapet.com/
pawesomevillage or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
pawesomevillagerescue.
Cindy Ballard
Pawesome Village Rescue
http://www.adoptapet.com/pawesomevillage/
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Ladies Of Harley Officer
Elaine Plourde
Hello there everyone well we had a very busy summer with the Food Drive and I
wanted to thank every one who took part in it .We are having a Bake Sale the3rd of
October ,and we are Having 2 Extra Pancake Breakfasts the 10th and the 11th of October and we as a group are also trying to help a group of Foster children to have
a Merry Christmas the charity name is :Ad Litem Guardian Angels Please come
and help us give these Children a Merry Christmas half of our intake on theses Pancake Breakfast”s will go to this Charity and we will have a Tip jar that will also go to
the Charity also thank you all so much for your Generosity.
Elaine Plourde LOH Officer
HOG MERCHANDISE
Hey folks! For the latest in our
chapter clothing and patches, see
Valerie Watson, our new Merchandise Officer for 2015. All our HOG
items are available at each meeting
to help you select and purchase
your HOG Chapter attire!
DON’T FORGET TO
ORDER/PICK UP YOUR
NAME TAG!
For the latest in our chapter clothing and patches, see Valerie Watson, our 2015 Merchandise Officer.
All our HOG items are available at each meeting; so go by the display, up by the stage, and check
it out.
T-shirts, name tags, patches, and hats, all with our HOG logo, are available so you can proudly
show your membership in the New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027.
NEW MECHANDISE IS IN!! SEE ME AT THE MEETING!!
Contact: Valerie Watson, 352-293-4788
OCTOBE R 2015
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CHAPTER PHOTO NOV. 15!
Happy Birthday
As has been announced several times, the Chapter Photo, which
was always taken in the spring is going to be in November this
year, on Sunday, the 15th.
Al Smith
John Conners
Debora Gesquiere
Cliff Johannsen
Bill Roberts
Frieda Fons
Hunt Harris
John O'Dowd
Gene Martin
Rodney Vance
Robert Cocciardi
10/02
10/05
10/07
10/07
10/16
10/17
10/18
10/21
10/23
10/28
10/30
After much thought and discussion it was agreed that if the photo was taken in the fall, when our membership numbers AND
participation was at its peak, it would better represent the 2015
membership .
There will be 3 photos::
General Membership
Ladies of Harley
Road Captains
**Photo will be taken at 9:30 am sharp, while the dealer is
closed.
Menu for October Chapter Meeting!
HAMBURGER/CHEESEBURGER & FRIES
$ 7.00
CHICKEN TENDERS (3) w/FRIES
$ 6.00
CHICKEN CEASAR SALAD
$ 6.00
CHICKEN SALAD & FRIES
$ 6.00
FRIED SHRIMP BASKET & FRIES
$ 7.00
ONION RINGS
$ 4.00
FRENCH FRIES
$ 3.00
Paradise American
Legion Post # 79
New Port Richey
October 12 Menu for
HOG Meeting
Social 6 pm
Meeting 7 pm
( CASH ONLY)
Meat Loaf w/ fixings
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$7.00
(Workers are volunteer, please tip generously)
T H E H O G SO U ND E R
Don Watson, Head Road Captain/Communications
It looks like Mother Nature is finally giving us a break from the rain so I can stop trying to convert the
bike into a jet ski. The number of rides that had to be canceled the last couple of months is amazing.
If you have a problem with some one’s riding on a ride, take it up with the R/C. If you are uncomfortable with that, then call me or the director. Do not have a confrontation with the person you have a problem
with. That just causes more problems.
I have mentioned this before but it seems I need to bring it up again. If you are attending a dinner or
lunch ride, it is important that the R/C have a correct head count before KSU. If you are either meeting the
ride at the destination, or at a ride-thru pickup, PLEASE call the R/C in advance, and let them know so they
have an accurate head count to call for reservations.
It doesn’t do much good to call ahead for a table for 10 and then 16 people show up.
As the communications officer, I want to remind everyone DO NOT reply to the chapter emails that
are sent out.
As Adam always says “See Ya Later Alligator”.
DOC
New Owners Night...First Thursday of each Month!!
New Owners Night at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey!
New Owner’s night is a perfect opportunity to meet new prospective New Port Richey HOG members! Director
Frank Crawford will represent our club at each and every New Owner’s night at the dealership, and let folks know
what New Port Richey HOG is all about.
If you are curious about what’s going on, stop down at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey and meet the folks who have either just
upgraded their bike, or bought their first Harley-Davidson Motorcycle!! Say hello, and show them what a motorcycle family is all
about!
Please join us on the first Thursday (subject to change) of each month at 6:30 pm. You too can become a part of what we do. HarleyDavidson of New Port Richey...stop in and say hello!
All thru the year, Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey and New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027 will welcome new owners to our combined family on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. I will be there to greet each one, and share our pride of ownership and
Chapter benefits. Please join us to help spread the welcome mat.
Join New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027!
Ed Fetters
How do you join?
There are several ways to join New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027. Come to a Chapter
Meeting as our guest and check us out! Stop in at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey.
Visit our website at:
www.nprflhog.com.
You can find information, obtain an application, check our calendar and see what we are
about. If you have a passion for riding, fun, making new friends in a family-style atmosphere, AND...Harley-Davidson motorcycles...
WE WANT YOU!
Call or email Ed Fetters, Membership Officer:
nprhogmembership@gmail.com
727-869-7871
OCTOBE R 2015
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BOO!
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T H E H O G SO U ND E R
Upcoming Events!
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T H E H O G SO U ND E R
October 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
9:30 AM LOH @
dealer
Bake Sale 11-2.
6:30 PM New
Owners Night @
NPR H-D
5
7 PM
10 am Lazy Ass Officer’s MeetB’fast ride
ing LTP
w/John Ott
4
6
9:30 am Ride to
7
8
9
8:30 am Ride to
the State Rally
with Cap’n
Frank
10
8:30-11:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast in the Pavilion
the State Rally
with John Ott
11
8:30-11:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast in the Pavilion
12 7 PM
13
Chapter Mtg.
Ice Cream Ride
after mtg.
w/Frank
14
15
16 8 am
Ride to
Biketoberfest w/
Steve Wells
17 10 am
200 mile RT ride
w/Lunch @ Ivy
House w/ Cap’n
Frank
18 11am
Ride to Hungry
Harry’s w/
Probie Verna &
Rich Klein
19
20
21
22
23
24 7-10 pm
R/C Fright Night
at Paradise Legion
see details on website
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
8:30-11:00 AM
Pancake Breakfast in the Pavilion
Nov 1
2
3
6
7 Overnighter to
Dothan, Ga.
w/Lizzard
LOH @ Dealer 9:30
Ducky’s4 Joke of the 5month!
Ducky’s Joke of the Month
This biker lady has a heart attack and is taken to the
hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near death
experience. Seeing God, she asked, "Is my time up?" God
said, "No, you have another 43 years, 2 months, and 8 days to
live."
Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the
hospital and have a facelift, liposuction, and tummy tuck.
Since she had so much more time to live, new roads to ride,
she figured she might as well look even nicer.
After her last 0peration, she was released from
the hospital. While riding her motorcycle home, she was
run into by a delivery truck and killed. Arriving in front
of God, she demanded, "I thought you said I had another
40+ years? How come you didn't pull me out of the path of
that freakin' truck?"
God replied, "I didn't recognize
you."
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6:30 PM New
Owners Night @
NPR H-D
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HELPING
A NEEDY CHILD ENJOY
THE HOLIDAYS?
Last year a number of us bought holiday gifts for children in the ad litem program. It’s a wonderful feeling to
be able to contribute to making to holidays special for a
needy child.
I will have holiday wish lists for children in the ad litem
program available for anyone who is interested. These
are children who have been placed in foster care due to
neglect or abuse and who need our help this holiday season. If you are interested please give me a call.
I will have the lists available by October 24 and will need
the gifts back by December 15.
Thanks for your help with this worthwhile cause,
Valerie Watson (352)293-4788
T H E H O G SO U ND E R