June 2015 - Rockhampton HOG Chapter

June 2015
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Welcome to the Rockhampton HOG Newsletter
In the beginning…
The Rockhampton HOG Chapter was formed on the 28th of January 1995. In 1997, the Chapter
introduced the current format of the Official Ride held on the 1st Sunday of the month and the
Chapter Meeting held on the 3rd Saturday followed by a social night after the meeting . Often
there is an impromptu ride that Sunday.
The Chapter has hosted the QLD State Rally on two previous occasions. Firstly in 1998 and then
again in 2009 with 100's of bikes from all over Australia and New Zealand heading to Rockhampton for the weekend. We also
regularly attend events held by other Chapters. On the local scene, the Chapter gets involved in raising much needed funds for local charities throughout the year
by holding or supporting Poker Runs, Toy Rides, Wild Woman Rides etc.
Since 1995, the Rockhampton Harley Owners Group membership has grown from just 18 at the
1st ever meeting to a peak of over 150 members. Currently we have around 128 active and financial members. It is not uncommon to have 30+ bikes on Official Rides.
In 2009, just prior to holding the State Rally, the Rumble Inn was built at the back of RHD. This is
the venue for the monthly meetings and is also open every Friday evening from 5pm till 10pm for
Chapter members and their guests to come and socialise at the end of the working week. So if
you're interested in joining the Chapter or just passing through, drop in for a cold one with a great
bunch of Rockhampton HOG members.
For up and coming activities and updates, please check
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Notice Board at the Rumble Inn
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News Letter
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rockyhog.com Web Page
On Face Book
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Rockhampton HOG Chapter 9116
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The Rumble Inn
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Or see RHD and have your phone number added to receive text
messages
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2015 Rockhampton HOG Chapter Committee
Director
Graeme Wall
0407 075 365
director@rockyhog.com
Assistant Director
Kevan Beckett
assistantdirector@rockyhog.com
Secretary
Deb Foster
secretary@rockyhog.com
Treasurer
Janelle Tanzer
treasurer@rockyhog.com
Activities
Steve McIntosh (Macca)
activities@rockyhog.com
Ladies of Harley (LOH)
Bernadette (Bernie) Davies
loh@rockyhog.com
Safety Officer
Rick Bellert
safetyofficer@rockyhog.com
Historian
Noel Guley (Mofti)
historian@rockyhog.com
Photographer
Tony Tanzer
Robert Dwyer
Membership Officer
Carolyn Guley
membershipofficer@rockyhog.com
Webmaster
John Passaris (George)
web@rockyhog.com
Editor
Leeann Adams
editor@rockyhog.com
Road Captains
Noel Guley—Head Road Captain
Graeme Wall
Debbie Foster
Steve McIntosh
Sheriffs
Rob Roser
Cedric Fry
Sponsoring Dealership
Geoff Trewin — Rocky Harley Davidson
0417 911 259
geoff@rockyharleydavidson.com
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Reports
Director
Graeme Wall
A big hello to the Rocky HOG’s and all readers of the Newsletter.
There was a great response for the Emerald Chapter Challenge with 20 HOG members from Rocky attending. Arriving to
support Central Highlands Chapter Challenge with great enthusiasm for the weekend. We had a couple budding karaoke singers in the group with a late night had. I was the last one to arrive for breakfast the next morning.
13 HOG members headed off on Sunday morning for the 2015 OKK ride. Monday the remaining members had a
leisurely ride back to Rocky.
Sad news to say Brett O’Donnell is battling a fight of his own with the assistants of his sister Penny. At the moment Brett
is at the Rockhampton Base Hospital in the Rehab unit. Visiting hours are from 10am to 8pm daily, he would enjoy the
company of fellow Hoggies. ####$##$#####$$###$$$ The cats are trying to help.
You may have noticed that the new overhead projector screen at Rumble Inn has been moved for future changes to put
memorabilia above the bar. Waiting for scissor lift to move the projector.
‘HOGS in the park’ 11th and 12th July is on track, be there or be square. Loads of fun to be had.
See you there.
Ride
Ride Hard
Ride Often
Graeme Wall
gwall58@outlook.com
0407 075 365
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Secretary Report
Hi to all,
Well, what a different season we are having! Rocky is looking lovely with all the green around
and less dust.
Monthly Membership Draw!
Gary Jones membership number was drawn on the June Club ride and asPhoto
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Photo supplied by Kim Williams
ride the July Club Ride draw will jackpot to a $400 RHD Voucher.
The next Club ride on the Sunday 19th July to Gladstone to support Gladstone Hogs on their Annual Event “Roll the Dice”. Come along and support the GladHog for their fundraiser and have
a chance at winning the Membership draw.
Hogs in The Park!
Help is required with Food sales on the Saturday if anyone can help please let me know by
phoning or texting Debbie on 0421114630. Bernie’s Pies have kindly donated their van for us
to sell hot pies, sandwiches and pastries. A barbeque will be held from 5.30 until 8 with the assistance of Dave Henderson and Al Hayward. Breakfast will be bacon and eggs with the assistance of Al Hayward.
If anyone has prize for the raffle please let me know on my mobile or email.
Remember to invite friends and family along as it will be a fun afternoon.
Debbie Foster
secretary@rockyhog.com
0421114630
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LOH Report
LOH Annual Show Ride Day to Gladstone.
A few of us began our morning at Macca’s for Brekky.
We departed RHD pretty much on time, in the rain!
First stop GHD!
There were nice hot cuppas, which was honestly nice after being beaten around by a headwind.
We left the bikes to gallivant around the countryside! As usual Gladstone had plenty of stock for us to
Photo supplied by Bernie Davies
Photo supplied by Kim Williams
peruse.
Next stop- Happy Herb Shop- who would have thought we could get lost getting to Toolooa St!
Whoops!
At about 11.45 a snap decision was made to go to the shopping centre to browse and have a coffee,
followed by lunch at the Marina-Beautiful food.
Before heading home we stopped at the Night owl Centre to check out Zetta and the other Hippie Shop.
Back to Gladstone Harley to collect the bikes and go home.
THANX to Bernie for organising the ride beforehand!
THANX to Jenny and Mo for being our Chauffeur’s for the day.
Bec Dwyer
Assistant LOH
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Chapter Meeting Minutes
Rockhampton Hog Chapter 9116
Annual Chapter Business Meeting
Date: 20/06/15
Opening
The Annual Chapter Business meeting of the Rockhampton Hog Chapter 9116 was called to order at 6pm on 20/6/15 at the Rumble
Inn by Graeme Wall.
Apologies: Kev Beckett, Brett Alloway, Jill Rickertt, Macca, Brett O’Donnell, Brett Chirio, Allison Chirio, Geoff Trewin,
Daren White.
Present: Sign Board.
Reports:
Treasurer: Janelle Tanzer: Balance as per Cash Book = $5350.06
Secretary: Debbie Foster:
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Inwards Correspondence: Email re Next year’s National Rally, Mackay Canefield Bash Registration forms and Cancer
Council Letter.
Sponsoring Dealer: Carolyn Guley represented Geoff Trewin:
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Shop Ride is every 2 nd Saturday the next being 4/7/15. Assemble out the front of RHD at 12pm.
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If you do not have the RHD APP to download it.
Membership: Carolyn Guley:
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Presently there are 119 financial members.
Rumble Inn: Carolyn Guley
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Please press like on Facebook the Rumble Inn page to see what is happening.
If anyone has ideas for Friday night’s please let Carolyn know.
There will be shared hot dishes for the meeting tonight.
State of Origin will be at the Rumble Inn on Wednesday the 8 th July.
Activities: Bernie Davies Represented Macca who is away on Holidays.
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21st June ride to Keppel to for lunch and then check out the venue for Hogs in the park
11/12th July: Hogs in the Park
19th July: Ride to Gladstone for Roll The Dice
August: Beach Ride
Sept: Frog Hollow
Sept 18th to 20th State Rally QLD.
Safety Officer: Rick Bellert:
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Check Batteries in the cold weather and make sure they are charged.
If there is an accident make sure that every action is taken to keep the victim and other riders safe.
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Chapter Meeting Minutes cont’d
LOH: Bec Dwyer:
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Bec talked about the Ladies ride to Gladstone on the Rocky Show Holiday. Report Attached.
Historian: Noel Guley
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“Still making history every day”
There will be a meeting for the 25th Anniversary committee on Sunday the 28th June regarding the 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Noel appreciates having the committee to help him to collate the history of the Chapter. He will have a belt buckle for
the next meeting. The ride could be Begara or Woodgate.
General Business:
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Brett O’Donnell is in The Rehabilitation Unit at the Base hospital and would love to have a visit, The hours are 10am to 8pm
Hogs in the Park is underway with organizing. There is a patch for sale, we still have to get wood, and the food will be from
Bernie’s Pies who are loaning us a van. We will cook the Bar b que and Breakfast ourselves with the help of Al Hayward and
Dave Henderson. More helpers will be required on the day and for setting up. Richo and Rosser will be doing the Poker Run.
Emerald Chapter would like to hold the Bikers verses Cowboys held at Westwood annually again and would like us to be part
of the event.
The screen is being moved for the projector and there will be memorabilia put above the bar.
Rick Bellert asked if The Riders Trust could be revived as we have riders who are very sick. Noel explained how the Riders
Trust works. The aim is to help Bike Riders who are down on their luck and he will talk to the other trustees to make it a mission to keep it going.
Fines:
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Everyone except Debbie was fined as she was the only one who won a trophy at the Emerald Chapter challenge.
This meeting closed at 6.30pm.
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Reports
MEMBERSHIP REPORT JUNE 2015
Our current membership stands at 119 members Financial International HOG and Financial Local.
If at any time you are changing any of your details or not receiving text etc please advise Carolyn Guley
or Debbie Foster so the records can be updated and accurate.
For any changes through H.O.G. Australia there is MEMBER SERVICE CENTRE.
Members have a direct line with H.O.G. office toll-free number.
H.O.G. Office: Australia 1800 464-258
This number appears on the back of your international H.O.G card.
Any change of your personal details please phone HOG free call 1800464258.
Ride Often Carolyn.
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RHD Merchandise Department
Call into see our New Stock in store.
Also to try on Harley-Davidson Performance Riding Jeans.
Ladies and Mens
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Photo supplied by Bernie Davies
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2015 HOG Rally
Proudly Hosted by Gasoline Alley HOG Chapter
Photo supplied by Kim Williams
Photo supplied by Bernie Davies
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Rides & Events Calendar
OFFICIAL CLUB RIDES -> 3RD SUNDAY EACH MONTH
CLUB MEETINGS -> 3RD SATURDAY EACH MONTH
RUMBLE INN -> EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT -> 5PM TIL 10PM
Rocky Harley-Davidson Opening Hours
Monday to Friday -> 8am til 5pm
Saturday -> 9am til Midday
July 2015
Sat 11th/Sun12th
Sat 18th
Sun 19th
25th July
HOGs In The Park — Keppel Sands
Event Night Trivia Night — Prizes on the night
Monthly Ride - GLAD HOG Roll the Dice
Mackay Chapter Challenge
August 2015
Sat 15th
Sun 16th
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Ride — Beach Ride
Date Claimers 2015
18th to 20th September
3rd to 5th October
17th/18th October
31st October
5th December
State Rally, Brisbane. Registrations close 31st May 2015.
Townsville Chapter Challenge.
Gladstone HOG 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash
Cancer Ride
HOG XMAS Party.
For all up and coming activities, please check the Notice Board at the Rumble Inn and the Newsletter as well as the
Rockyhog.com Web Page and if you haven’t yet, get on Face Book and check out Rockhampton Chapter 9116 and
The Rumble Inn
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Rumble Inn News
RUMBLE INN -> EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT -> 5PM TIL 10PM
The Rumble Inn is open Friday’s 5pm until 10pm for HOG’s and friends to gather, have a drink, some food, a few
laughs and jokes.
It is situated at 303 Campbell Street behind Rocky Harley Davidson.
It was built by HOG’s for the purpose of HOG’s having these gatherings with support from The Sponsoring Dealer,
Geoff Trewin.
Bring your friends along to the State of Origin decider on 8th July 2015.
Prize for the best dressed Team Supporter.
For all up and coming activities, please check the Notice Board at the Rumble Inn and the News Letter as well as the
Rockyhog.com Web Page and if you haven’t yet, get on Face Book and check out Rockhampton Chapter 9116 and
The Rumble Inn
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Photos
May Monthly Ride
June Monthly Ride
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Photos
Emerald Chapter Challenge
Deb Foster was the Ladies Slow Rider Winner on the day, much fun was had by all those that participated.
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Sturgis 2017
There is some interest in undertaking a trip to the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota in 2017.
This is simply to put some feelers out to gauge interest from the chapter, the map below is one option we could undertake.
From Brisbane fly to Los Angeles with a connecting flight to Las Vegas, pick up the pre-hired bikes from Eagle Rider pick up
bikes and head north. After Sturgis go to Mount Rushmore, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon.
From there do some touring until we pick up the tail end of Route 66 and ride into Los Angeles to fly home.
The dates for Sturgis in 2017 are from the 7/08/17 to the 13/08/17.
One thing to note there will be no support vehicle what you want to take you need to carry. Motels are plentiful and they
generally have laundry facilities available. We would need to book accommodation either at Sturgis or close to it. The rest
can be booked or you play it by ear.
So if you are interested let us know, once we can get numbers we can start preparing.
Cheers,
Tony T (Loctite)
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Safe Riding
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE RIDING ON HOG RIDES
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There will be a briefing before all rides so arrive at the designated start point half an hour before
departure time.
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Pay attention to the ride briefing given by the Road Captain. If in doubt - Ask.
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If you are experiencing any difficulty that might affect others, let the Road Captain know before
departure.
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Always fuel up before the start of the ride.
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Make sure your bike is in roadworthy condition. Check this before you leave home, not 5 minutes before
the ride time. Check all lights, battery, tyres, etc.
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As a general rule, the group will depart and arrive as a group.
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Unless arranged prior to departure, do not pass the Road Captain.
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Use only one lane of a multilane highway. Follow the lead of the Road Captain as to which lane to use.
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Ride in a staggered formation except on narrow roads where you should follow in Indian or single file.
When a rider leaves the group (eg. turning off to go home), or changes position in the formation, the
remaining group will switch lanes using indicators to signal intention, and restore the staggered
formation.
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When overtaking, maintain your overtaking speed
until those overtaking with you have enough room to
pull in behind without having to break suddenly.
• If you intend to travel at a slower pace than expected
on the ride, position yourself towards the rear of the
group and not in the front or the middle.
• New riders should take up position in front of "Tail
End Charlie" for the first few rides. This is at the rear
of the Pack.
• Keep an eye on the rider behind you. If they stop
unexpectedly, you stop and determine the problem
before proceeding. The rider behind you is your
responsibility. An exception to this rule is "Tail End
Charlie" - there should be no one behind him/her.
Most importantly - "RIDE SAFE AND HAVE FUN"
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