August Newsletter - Concord Hog Chapter 2756

HIGH ON THE HOG
HARLEY OWNERS GROUP
CONCORD NH CHAPTER #2756
2012 Officers
Mike Binis, Director
Volumne 23, Issue 7
HIGH ON HOG, Chapter 2756
August, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
mbinis@hotmail.com
George Pollinger,
Asst. Director
geo77@comcast.net
Karen Purington, Secretary
hogsecretary@aol.com
Keith DeSantis, Treasurer
kdesantis@metrocast.net
Robert Bowden, Activities
RBowden820@aol.com
Joel Daniels, Membership
joelddaniels@comcast.net
2012 Vermont/New Hampshire State H.O.G Rally
August 16 thru August 18th
Greg Cihlar, Safety
Seadog6@metrocast.net
Loon Mountain—Lincoln NH
Dawn Pollinger, L.O.H.
geodawn@comast.net
Sandra Froman, Merchandise
Sandy99@TDS.net
ANNUAL CONCORD H.O.G. CHAPTER
Mark Ott, Road Captain
markott@comcast.net
Raymond DeFelice, Webmaster
r.defelice@comcast.net
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Sharon Bowden, Editor
shashew@aol.com
Peter Duford, Photographer
pduford@gmail.com
Sandy Banks, Public Relations
marknsandy70@aol.com
Janet Porter, Historian
Inside this issue:
Activity Director’s Note
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Road Captain’s Note
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Secretary’s Report
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Membership Report and
Recognition
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Sunday/September 16, 2012
Merchandise Cornwe
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Start: Heritage Harley—Davidson
142 Manchester St. Concord, NH
Event Pictures
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Chapter Calendar
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Dealer’s Corner
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Registration: 9:30 am I Start: 11:00 am
Minimum $25 donation for each Rider & Passenger
Finish: FunSpot Rt. 3 Weirs Beach, NH
Chapter Meeting and
Mission Statement
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Note from Activity's Director:
Can you believe July has
come and gone and we are
now in the heat of summer?
The one thing we can say is
it has been a great year for riding and I am sure
we are all hoping that this weather continues
well into the fall. September will be here before
you know it and that brings us to the Chapter’s
Anniversary Party.
This year we will be going to Roger’s Campground and Motel located in Lancaster, NH. It
has been a few years since our group has been
there and I have heard a few stories could be
told of fun times had there. The plans are to
continue this tradition. If you haven’t already
registered, there are still plenty of rooms. The
cost of a room for the weekend (Friday & Saturday Nights), September 7th and 8th, is $109.00
(including tax). Give them a call at 603-7884885 and make sure you mention you are part
of the Concord HOG Chapter.
What is on the agenda???? A group will leave
Heritage on Friday Morning. The time will be
announced at the next meeting and on the message board. After getting settled, Friday night
will be, weather permitting, an outside movie
night. This will be a fun time. Brad Morrison
Robert Bowden
will be setting up his outside movie theater in
the parking lot and we will be seeing a couple of
motorcycle themed movies. Saturday, plan on a
great ride being lead by Mark Ott, ―Redneck
Games‖, a specially prepared meal and, of
course, our Annual Anniversary Bon-Fire. You
never know there might be a couple of other
surprises waiting.
Plans are still being made for activities during
the fall. As mentioned in the August meeting we
are looking into Deep Sea Fishing on Saturday,
October 6. The boat will leave Hampton Beach
and the cost is $68 for all day fishing including
bait. If you need to rent a fishing rod that will
be an additional $8. Give me a call or e-mail
me if you are interested. Also for those who
have always wanted to go Sky Diving…. we are
planning the next best thing, Indoor Sky Diving
at Sky Venture on Saturday, November 3rd.
Again see me if you are interested.
The Concord HOGs are always looking for new
adventures and if you have any ideas of things
we can do as a group let me know, if we can’t
get it in this year, we have a whole new year
ahead of us.
Note from the Road Captain:
Mark Ott
After our Chapter meeting we rode to The Pit Stop Smokehouse in Westmoreland.
The ride out was great as was the food. The ride back was uneventful for the first 3
miles, and then the skies opened up. Thus is the life of riding a motorcycle.
Our next ride is the Stampede Ride to the State Rally at Loon Mountain on Thursday, August 16 th. This is a
police escorted ride led by George Pollinger and should be a blast as there are over 400 registered participants for the rally.
Saturday, August 25th is a ride to Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, NH. Stands up at 8:00a,. The
cost for visiting the Castle is $16 PP. After visiting the Castle we will ride to The Yankee Smokehouse for
lunch.
Saturday September 1st is a ride to the Great Corn Maze in Danville, VT. Be sure to bring your helmets.
This is an 8:00 a, departure time and will be led by Waynne Froman.
As always, watch the message board for any last minutes changes or for further information.
Ride Often and Be Safe.
Mark
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Secretaries Report:
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Concord Hog Chapter Monthly Minutes
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August 5, 2012
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Karen Purington
1. Meeting called to order at 9:05 am.
2. Motion made to accept last month’s minutes by Linda Clark, seconded by Janet Porter.
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3. New members were introduced.
4. Greg Deyette, an organizer of the NH/VT state rally came and talked about the activities they have planned for the rally. See website for details.
5. George Pollinger, Assistant Director (filling in for Director, Mike Binis) stated that we need 10 volunteers to run the games at the state rally.
George also thanked Steve Ford for a great ride to Ebeneezer’s pub and Robert Bowden for a great weekend ride to the Grey Ghost Inn.
6. Eileen Sleeper, Owner of Heritage HD, spoke about recent changes to the chapter. Sharon Bowden also spoke about the recent changes.
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7. Karen Capen, Secretary, no report.
8. Keith DeSantis, Treasurer, gave his report, see him for details. Keith also changed the 7 notches ride to a 8 notches and 1 waterfall ride.
9. Pat Chandonnet thanked members for their cards, thoughts and prayers during her recent illness.
10. Dawn Pollinger, LOH, stated that the women’s shooting course was a success and that there may possibly be one held in Oct. with a max capacity
of 14 people, let her know if you are interested. There may also be a self defense course available if at least 10 people are interested, see Dawn
if interested. The pledge amount to have a water station at the breast cancer walk in Oct. has gone up from $500 to $1250, after Eileen volunteered to pledge $500 of the increased pledge in addition to our usual donation of $500, it was voted on that the chapter wou ld donate the extra
$250 and that we would have the water stop this year.
11. Joel Daniels, Membership Officer, stated that we have 157 members currently and to contact him if you need a membership card. Joel also suggested that we reach out to members to encourage them attend events and meetings so that they can have a voice in the chapter decisions.
12. Robert Bowden, Activities Officer, thanked all who went to the Grey Ghost Inn trip. Robert also thanked Wayne for organizing and working at
all the chapter BBQ’s this season. Wayne Froman thanked members who signed up to work at BBQ’s and those who just showed up to help
support the chapter. It was also voted on that the chapter would supplement the cost of the anniversary party meal in Lancaster and that the cost
to members for the meal would be $10 pp. Robert also informed us of the activities being planned for that weekend, including movies and
bonfires. A deep sea fishing trip was proposed on Oct. 6 th if anyone is interested. Cost is $68 pp and $7 for rod rental. An activity in Nashua
called Sky Venture which simulates skydiving was brought up. See Robert if interested. The money for the anniversary party meal will be due
at the next meeting.
13. Sandy Froman, Merchandise, continues to take orders for women’s t-shirts and chapter t-shirts that need a minimum to order. A weather resistant
black jacket with chapter logo was displayed and is available for purchase with a minimum order of 4 for $84.
14. Janet Porter, Historian, no report.
15. Peter Duford, Photographer, no report.
16. Sharon Bowden, Editor, stated when she wanted officer reports by Wednesday.
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17. Ray DeFelice, Webmaster, thanked those who stepped up to try to learn the role of webmaster.
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18. Mark Ott, Road Captain, talked about today’s ride and also that he would like the Castle in the Clouds ride to leave at 8 am and that the cost is
$16 pp with a senior discount as well.
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19. Sandy Banks read a letter that she wrote regarding recent changes to the chapter.
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20. Greg Cihlar, Safety Officer, not present.
Door Prize- Kevin Reynold
50/50- Michelle Hermis
Monthly Pool- Mary Richmond (not present)
21. Next meeting to be held September 2, 9:00am.
22. Motion made to adjourn meeting by Gary Gagne , seconded by Joann Lytle , meeting adjourned at 10:10 am.
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NEW
MEMBERS
If you are a new member and have not had
your
picture
taken,
please see Peter Duford, our photographer.
at the next Chapter
Meeting or Event.
It is our desire to make
all new members feel
welcome. By publishing your photo it helps
us to put a name to a
face.
Membership Report - Joel Daniels
We now have 157 members!
We have continually added new
members throughout the summer; which is a good thing.
When you see someone you
don’t know, please introduce yourself and welcome
them into the Concord HOG Chapter. Who knows –
it might even be an old member that you are meeting for the first time!
It’s incredible that it is into August already. We
have had some spectacular weather for our rides
thus far. Though I do have to say – coming back
from the Pit Stop in Westmoreland was an adventure. I did not like the lightning striking all around
me. And did it pour buckets!
I am in the process of aligning our records with
National HOG records. While doing this, I have
noticed some National memberships have or will
imminently expire. I will be sending e-mail reminders to those affected.
Not much else is happening on the membership
front. If you have any questions or concerns over
membership, don’t hesitate to talk to me or send
an e-mail (joelddaniels@comcast.net).
Hope to see all of you at our upcoming events or
just out riding on the roads! Stay Safe!
MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
Best Wishes for a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to Our Members
Who Were Born in August
Robert Bowden,
Robert Nasinka
Manny Cardinale,
Julia Pfaff-Duford
Richard Charest,
Dawn Pollinger
Deborah DeSantis,
Mary Richmond
Gene Fiocca
Jim Sanborn
Cornell Floyd
Karen Sanborn
Gary Gagne
J. Todd Sloan
Wayne Grover
Laurie Verville
Donald Moore
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Christian Carter
Doreen Hawkins
Robert Despres
Curtis Johnson
Mark Richmond
Jon Kocurek
Mary Richmond
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Sandy Froman,
Chapter Merchandising
Look What’s New in the Merchandise Corner!
Men’s and Women’s Chapter Jacket
Black soft shell jacket made of hi-tech soft shell polyester spandex bonded to
micro-fleece. Exterior is treated to be wind-resistant as well as breathable. Features stand up collar design, two-way zipper, two front zip pockets
and open hem with shock cord drawstring. Embroidered with the Concord
Chapter name @ left chest.
**Due to the slim silhouette of this garment please order one size larger than
your typical size.
$ 84.00 (includes shipping) for sizes small-XL,
for 3XL
$ 86.00 for 2XL, $87.00
**The price reduces to $74.00 if we get an order of 12. We now have 7 orders and only need 5 more!
Ladies Chapter T-Shirts in multiple colors.
They come in great colors and in sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve. We are at
the peak of summer and it’s nice to wear shirts without our jackets covering them
up. So order before the warm weather ends.
Sleeveless V-Neck: size S-2X (add $2.00 for 2X)
in Coral, Lavender and Black $25.00
Long Sleeve: size S-2X (add $2.00 for 2X)
in Grey, Orange $25.00
Short Sleeve: size S-2X (add $2.00 for 2X)
in Lavender, Garnet, Orange and Black $22.00
And Back by Popular Demand is the :
Unisex Blue or Black Chapter T-Shirts.
I have had a lot of people state they should of order this the first time so I’m offering them again.
Chapter Apparel in Long or
Short sleeve.
Size: small – 3X (add $2.00 for
2X and $3.00 for 3X).
100% cotton with Concord
HOG eagle screened on back
and HOG eagle logo
screened on left chest.
Cost:
$22.00 for Short sleeve,
$27.00 for Long Sleeve
Sandy
Merchandise Officer
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Mark Twain
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July Get-A-Way
Grey Ghost Inn, W. Dover, VT
July 6-8, 2012
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LOH
Girls With Guns
July 14, 2012
We’re Doing The Cooking
July 14, 2012
Roller Derby
July 21, 2012
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We’re Doing The Cooking
Even When It’s Hot
August 4, 2012
Pit Stop, Westmoreland, NH
August 5, 2012
August —December, 2012
Calendar of Events and Activities
We Are Doing the Cooking at Heritage
Dates Sept. 22nd
For more information contact Waynne Froman by e-mail at
Waynne@app-nh.com.
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Dealer Corner: Heritage Harley-Davidson
Becky Seymour Podsadowski, General Merchandise Manager
I hope you all are enjoying this hot weather as much as we are. Summer is in full force and we still have the right
riding gear for your ride. Tank tops, t-shirts, and even some mesh riding jackets to keep the ride cool, but keep
you protected at the same time.
A great example is the Josie 3-in1 Mesh Jacket for women. It has a windproof, removable
liner with thumbholes. Also, it has body armor and hydration pockets. A well rounded
jacket for any time of the year. Come by to check them out.
The men’s Sprocket Leather Jacket is great piece of the 2012 Summer Collection. Perforated throughout the jacket and has a nice
vintage, patched look. Being a seasonal item, you will not see too
many riders with the same one. If you like to stand out, this is one
of the jackets for you.
Also, I would encourage all of you to check out our online store.
There are plenty of items out there, and some are discounted online, and not in the store.
Visit our website and follow the link to the online shopping cart.
And lastly, with August comes our Fall 2012 Collection. I would always like you guys to have first dibs on the latest
gear and clothing. Please call or email me with any product questions you may have. Looking forward to seeing
you all soon.
Becky
UPCOMING CHAPTER RIDES
August 25th - Castle in the Clouds,
Moultonborough, NH
September 1st—Corn Maze,
Danville, VT
September 2nd—Holy Grail,
Epping, NH
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AUGUST MEETING REMINDER
September 2nd — 9:00 a.m.
In the Club House
Harley Owner’s Group
Concord Chapter 2756
c/o Heritage H-D
PO Box 180
Concord, NH 03302-0180
www.concordhog.org
Ride to Follow Meeting:
Holy Grail—Epping, NH
Our Chapter Mission
To Promote the Harley Davidson lifestyle of riding, having fun, experience the camaraderie and friendships of all that choose to participate, and to promote responsible and
safe riding”.
Visit our sponsor on line
Heritage Harley-Davidson
www.heritageh-d.com