Director`s Corner - Harley Owners Group Chapter 2468

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February 2016 Newsletter
Director’s Corner
FEBRUARY CHAPTER
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, Feb. 2th
Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm
at Café New Orleans.
Saturday, Feb. 6th
Chapter ride to Lambert’s
in Foley, AL.
Saturday, Feb. 13th
“Year of Hope Harley Ride
2016” in Pascagoula.
Sunday, Feb. 14th
Ladies of Harley
Valentine’s Day Ride.
Thursday, Feb. 18th
Meet and Greet at Beach
Bums in Biloxi.
Sunday, Feb. 21st
Chapter ride to
Chesterfield’s in Slidell,
LA.
Saturday, Feb. 27th
Jambalaya Cook-Off at
MCHD.
As I sit atop of this H.O.G.
Chapter, as we the officers
have had several meetings
already about many various
events for you, I realize just
how blessed I am to have
such a hardworking,
dedicated crew of
individuals, working with
me. These ladies and
gentlemen have jumped in
with both feet running to
plan and organize so many
events that will lead to your
ultimate “Ride and have
Fun” adventures. I know
you can’t see the
nervousness and the stress
that goes on behind those
eyeballs, but believe me
they are doing a super job.
Next time you see them in
the dealership or on a ride,
say thanks. Because all
we want you, the member,
to do is show up and have
a great time. Now on
occasion, like our MDA
event, we’ll certainly ask
for your assistance.
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As I stated last month, our main goal
Lots of events ahead; a breast cancer
this year is to inspire and motivate
you to ride and have fun. I know the
weather is a bit cool right now and I
benefit ride, our Muscular Dystrophy
Association fund raiser, Valentine’s
know we have many fair-weather riders
Our mini-Iron Butt Ride, Bike
among us, but we can still ride year-
Blessings, and a big birthday party
round down here in the deep south.
coming.…all this in just the next
three months. There should be
Spring will be here before you know it.
Springtime is our first riding season
Ride, a Ferry Ride, Museum Rides,
something for everyone’s interest and
while Fall is the second. I want you to
involvement. Find something in the
start going over your bike checking for
schedule that is calling your name
any lose hardware, fluid checks, leaky
and lets Ride.
hoses, tire wear, lights operational, and
Steve Carrington, Director
the many other items that make for a
safe riding season. I have tasked our
Safety Officer to make random
motorcycle safety (visual) inspections as
the heavy riding season approaches.
He’ll be looking for tire tread, all the
lights and horn working, nothing loose
on the bike, etc.
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TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE NUMBER
DIRECTOR
Steve Carrington
atcsc54@gmail.com
228-324-8601
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Bill Armbrust
iribiloxi@aol.com
228-860-5567
SECRETARY/MEMBERSHIP Peggy Wroblewski
peggywrobo@gmail.com
228-806-3256
TREASURER
Leslie Melton
meltonleslie63@gmail.com
228-229-4112
ACTIVITIES
David Wroblewski
wrobo1957@gmail.com
228-806-5065
ACTIVITIES
Lynn Moffitt
Lynn.moffitt813@gmail.com
228-209-7201
LADIES OF HARLEY
Jean Sammons
Sammons.jean@gmail.com
228-669-5886
LADIES OF HARLEY
Betsy Ross
Betsy_ross6@hotmail.com
757-693-1410
ROAD CAPTAIN
Jeff Melton
meltonj@gmail.com
228-365-3601
ROAD CAPTAIN
Paul Ramm
mtnh2o@icloud.com
830-444-1141
ROAD CAPTAIN
Robert Faulk
Faulr2@yahoo.com
228-215-4634
EDITOR
Cheryl Garland
garland2014@aol.com
318-880-7248
SAFETY OFFICER
David Sammons
seabeescpo@aol.com
228-265-0415
PHOTOGRAPHER
Shawn Kraus
shawnman71@hotmail.com
228-365-7710
PHOTOGRAPHER
Alan Spallinger
slp0369@yahoo.com
228-213-7326
HISTORIAN
Michael Podlin
mshogchap@yahoo.com
228-868-2183
WEBMASTER
Jeff Mortenson
jwmort@yahoo.com
228-875-1310
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Loving every minute as a passenger behind
Jeff. We met (again) in Sept. of 2011 and our
second date was a ride on his motorcycle. I
love the feel of the wind on my face and the
sights and smells you can only get riding on a
motorcycle. Our honeymoon included a ride to
Pigeon Forge, TN where we experienced “The
Dragon" and all the curvy mountain roads we
could find. Currently working on 10 years
employment at Roy Anderson Corp as a Project
Accountant. Looking forward to managing
funds for the H.O.G. Chapter to allow us to
purchase items and provide prizes and all that
goes into a fun Christmas Party in 2016!
Leslie Melton, Treasurer
So blessed to be married to my best friend
and high school sweetheart for almost 35
years. We have two great kids and five
beautiful grandkids too! I started as a
passenger on my husband's Street Glide,
then in 2012 I took the RIDE class and
within a few weeks I bought my first
Harley, a Heritage Softail Classic, and
have been riding ever since and loving
every minute of it. The Chapter was with
me every step of the way, the mentorship
and friendships are priceless.
Jean Sammons, Ladies of Harley
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I have been with the Mississippi Coast
H.O.G. Chapter for 2-1/2yrs. I have been
a Road Captain for 2 years. Been riding
motorcycles since I was 8 years old.
Learned how to ride on a Yamaha 175
Enduro. I bought my first Harley in 2010.
It was a 2011 Sedona Orange Street Glide.
In the middle of 2011 I met the love of my
life and in Dec 2012 bought my second
Harley a 2013 110th Anniversary Edition
Ultra Limited. Looking forward to serving
as your Road Captain.
Jeff Melton, Road Captain
New Member
Jerry Fitz chauffeurs
Cindy Chambers on
his 2001 Fat Boy
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Great Turn-Out at Meet & Greet at Guanajuato
Mexican Restaurant in Gulfport.
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The History Corner
Next month is the
Chapter’s 30th birthday.
Ron Lonnborg is hosting a
celebration at the
Mississippi Coast H-D on
Saturday, March 26th.
Make plans to bring your
party hat and come help
us celebrate. There will be
food, drinks and a
birthday cake.
Ron first started out 38 years ago
doing custom builds. He made trikes
for which he received awards,
celebrity, and recognition for his
achievements. Ron was even
presented in "Easy Riders" magazine.
The first Mississippi Coast H.O.G.
Chapter members, and Ron even
made a calendar of its members,
which required a very complicated
and expensive technique to produce
the pictures on the calendar stock. It
cost some $4,000 to produce. Look
in next month’s History Corner for
more on the history about our
Chapter, Ron, and Mississippi Coast
Harley-Davidson's history.
By Michael Podlin
Here are some
historical facts that
you may find are
interesting:
Circa 1903, imagine, if you will...this is
where it all began (10ft. X15ft.) - go
figure! Look at all that snow!
Remember two years ago when
Harley-Davidson did something new
for 2014, Project Rushmore? You
remembered. There was one thing
which to some was just gut
wrenching, and downright
unspeakable...don't fix it if it ain't
broke! They had taken the 103 cubic
inch "twin cam, fat head" engine,
which was introduced in 2003, and
cooled its heads with a liquid - are
you kidding me?
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Here is a look at what is
going on in ‘them there’
heads (some kind of new
fangled contraption).
By David Sammons, Safety Officer
Spring is fast approaching and all of us, I’m sure, are getting excited in
anticipation of long leisurely rides through the countryside. Before we
fire up our rides and launch ourselves down the highways and byways,
we need to make sure our motorcycles are up to the task. This link will
take you to the Motorcycle Safety Foundations website and their tire
guide. This documents covers everything you need to know to make
sound decisions on your tires. Additionally it provides an excellent
method of inspecting your bike called “T-CLOCS” (Tires & Wheels, Controls,
Lights, Oil and Stands). I hope you enjoy the site and lets ride safe in 16!
http://msf-usa.org/downloads/MIC_Tire_Guide_2012V1.pdf
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FEBRUARY RIDES & EVENTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Chapter Meeting at Café New Orleans at 11014 Lamey
Bridge Road in D’iberville. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm.
Come any time after 6:00 if you would like to eat.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Chapter Ride to Lambert’s Restaurant
(Home of Throwed Rolls), 2981 S.
McKenzie in Foley, AL KSU 9:00 am from the
Dealership. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
“Year of Hope” Harley Breast Cancer Ride
2016 Sponsored by MCHD and Hilton Inn in
Pascagoula. KSU noon from MCHD.
SEE PAGE 13 FOR DETAILS.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Ladies of Harley Valentine’s Day
Ride. Watch for details.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Meet n’ Greet 6:30 pm at Beach Bums,
1775 Beach Blvd. in Biloxi.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Chapter Ride to Chesterfield’s Bar & Grill,
1300 Gause Blvd. in Slidell. Home of the
Peanut Butter & Jelly Hamburger. KSU 9:30 am
from Hancock Bank next to The Grind.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Jambalaya Cook-Off at MCHD. $5 AYCE. Please contact Shawn
Kraus or Steve Carrington if you can work at event or would like
to submit your own special Jambalaya.
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MARCH RIDES & EVENTS
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
Chapter Meeting at Café
New Orleans at 11014 Lamey Bridge Road in
D’iberville. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Come any time
after 6:00 if you would like to eat.
MARCH 4 THRU 14
Daytona Bike Week, Daytona Beach, FL. For details go to:
http://daytonabikeweek.com/
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Mini-Iron Butt Ride to
Weidmann’s Restaurant, 210 22nd Ave., Meridian, MS. This
Chapter Ride will earn you a patch. Weidmann’s
opened n 1870 and is famous for their Black
Bottom and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pies.
MARCH 18 THRU 20
NOLA Vintage Grand
Prix Motorcycle Swap Meet, 11075 Nicolle Blvd, in
Avalon, LA. No formal ride scheduled for this event
but this is something you don’t want to miss!
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Blessing of the Bikes, Gautier, MS. Please note the Chapter
picture will be taken.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Meet ‘n Greet 6:30 pm at Mug Shots at 2650
Beach Blvd. in Biloxi, MS.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Mississippi Coast H.O.G. Chapter 30th
Birthday Party at MCHD.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
Chapter Ride to Sawmill Family
Restaurant 2205 Hwy 90, Wiggins, MS.
KSU 9:00 am from Hancock Bank next
to The Grind. Join us for some downhome cooking.
MARCH 21 THRU APRIL 2
LA. See Page 14 for details.
Louisiana H.O.G. Rally in Shreveport,
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Watch each month as we
feature the upcoming
rallies & RIDES that will
earn you points in the 2016
CHAPTER CHALLENGE BOOK.
Event held at Louisiana St. Fairgrounds
LASTATEHOGRALLY.COM
Pre-register and book hotel or campground through
Hotels filling up quickly; host hotel already full.
8 rides planned from 25 to 200 miles.
All concerts benefit veterans.
Biloxi, MS - Saturday, April 16, 2016
motorcycle riders from across the state
and state lines will be gathering for the
Annual MDA Charity Event in Biloxi. The
Harley-Davidson Dealership (I-10 Exit
44 South to 941 Cedar Lake Road) is
where the festivities will begin at 8 am.
Events include an escorted motorcycle
ride; live bands; vendor booths; food;
live auction and much more. Admission
is free and open to the general public.
Advance tickets for the escorted ride
and the raffles are being sold at the
Harley Dealership for $20. The first
hundred tickets sold will receive a free
event T-Shirt and MDA pin. Tickets for
the escorted ride on the day of event are
$10. All money raised benefits the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Sponsors for the event are welcome.
MDA is a not for profit health agency that
provides services to the families and
children in our community who are battling
neuromuscular disease. A few of the
services include repair of leg braces,
wheel chair repair assistance, a week long
summer camp for children, flu shots, clinic
visits, and physical therapy. MDA is also
able to sponsor world renowned research
that provides treatments for those with
neuromuscular disease.
Contact: Bill Armbrust Event Coordinator
Iribiloxi@aol.com (228) 860 5567
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Location: Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson - I-10 Exit 44 South,
941 Cedar Lake Road – Biloxi, MS
Schedule of Activities
8:00am CMA Pancake Breakfast at Applebees
9:30am Start Escorted Ride
11:30am Escorted Ride Returns
11:30 1st Raffle (you must be present to win)
12:00pm Lunch available from Vendors
12:30pm Live Auction on the stage
1:00 Entertainment and Band
1:30pm 2nd Raffle (you must be present to win)
2:00pm Porch raffle drawings
2:30pm Final Raffle (you must be present to win)
A $20 event donation ticket allows you to participate in all activities, the escorted
ride, and three raffles.
The first 100 Advance Tickets sold will receive a FREE
Event T-Shirt and MDA pin.
Advance Tickets Available from HOG members and at the HD Dealership
Day of Event Prices
Escorted Ride $10 per bike (passengers included)
Event T-Shirts $15
MDA Pins $3
Raffle Tickets for all three raffles $10
This event is sponsored by MDA and Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson
with assistance from Mississippi Coast Harley Owners Group.
The event includes entertainment, vendors, and motorcycle activities.
All motorcyclists and the general public are encouraged to attend.
For more information contact Event Coordinator at 228 860 5567
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Whether as a Chapter Ride or on your
own...visit these four Mississippi eateries and earn the “Four
Corners” Patch and 40 points in your 2016 Challenge Book.
1. SE Mississippi: The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint,
Ocean Springs, MS (N30° 26.832’, W88° 43.086’)
Barbecue and Blues…does it get any better than that? The family
owned business is literally constructed out of junk, but don’t let that
fool you as The Shed’s delicious barbecue and secret rub have
garnered the “joint” much recognition, even being featured on both
“Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” and “Man vs. Food Nation.
2. NE Mississippi: Latham’s Hamburger Inn, New Albany, MS
(N34° 29.613’, W89° 00.569’)
Not your normal burger joint, Latham’s
claim to fame is their very own
“doughburger.” The secret recipe
includes a blend of beef, spices, and
dough, which is deep fried and served
on a dressed bun. The unofficial “best
burger in Mississippi,” Latham’s has
been around for decades and has
even been recognized on
“Burgerland”.
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3. NW Mississippi: The Hollywood Café, Robinsonville, MS
(N34° 49.029’, W90° 18.935’)
If you’re from Mississippi you’ve eaten a deep fried
pickle, and if you’re not from Mississippi you NEED to
eat a deep fried pickle. Why all this talk about deep
fried pickles? Because The Hollywood Café just
happens to be the home of the fried dill pickle. Aside
from the pickles, the menu includes everything from
burgers to frog legs. Only adding to the restaurants
appeal is its rich history and authentic southern
charm.
4. SW Mississippi: The Old Country Store, Lorman, MS
(N31° 49.254’, W91° 03.012’)
Located near the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, The
Old Country Store has been around since the late 19th
century. And, as you’ve probably
already guessed, was originally an old
country store. Not much has changed
at the restaurant over the years, which
you’ll quickly realize as you pull up
and feel like you’ve been transported
back to the 1920’s. People come from
near and far for the all-you-can-eat
buffet, which includes local favorites
and Mr. D’s Heavenly Fried Chicken –
referred to as the best in the south.
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Sponsoring Dealer for
MS Coast H.O.G. Chapter #2468:
Mississippi Coast Harley-Davidson
941 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi, MS
H.O.G. Manager; Tripp Burns
hogrep@coastharley.com
228-388-8700
http://www.coastharley.com/