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Roanoke Valley Chapter #5326 FEBRUARY 2010
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
2010 RVHOG Meeting Dates.......... 5
2010 RVHOG Officers..................... 7
Our Newest Members………………..6
Breakfast Rides............................... 5
Classified Ads ................................. 6
Coffee & Donuts.............................. 5
Dinner Menu for Chapter Meeting... 5
Dinner Ride ..................................... 5
Helping Hands................................. 7
Historical Editorial Review.............. 3
LOH News....................................... 3
Officers’ Corner…………………....2,3
Meet Your Director…………………..4
Birthdays ……………….…………….6
What’s Going on in 2010…… ….5
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th is Valentines Day and What a Way to say “ I Love You” than to take your “Special One” on a Ride. Be-low are some Fun Facts about Valen-tines Day that you may find interesting.
180 Million - Valentines Cards are pur-chased every year making Valentine’s Day the second most popular greeting card-giving occasion next to Christmas.
Nearly 50% - Typically purchased in the six days prior to the holiday, making this observance what may be called “A Procrastinator’s Delight”
About 40% - Proportion of all Valen-tine’s cards which are purchased by parents.
2.2 Million - The number of marriages that take place in the United States annually, which breaks down to more than 6,000 a day.
1914– The first Valentine gift was sent by Duke of Orleans to his wife, after he was captured.
73%- The percentage of Valentines Day Flowers bought by men, whereas women buy only 23%!
3%- Pet owners prefer to give valentines gifts to their pets, as they are more grateful than some humans!
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Hello, Just wanted to let you know about what we have going on here in the
next month... Feb 2nd - 6th Winter Dealer Show
Specials - order and prepay for any new product intro-duced at the Winter Dealer Show, and receive 15% off.
Feb. 11th - 13th Jewelry Sale - all Jewelry
will be 20% off
Feb. 16th - 25th Pre-Daytona Travel
Accessory Sale - Any travel accessory 15% off - includes
luggage racks, seats, windshields, riding pegs,
and much, much
more. Sheila Dykes
DEALER NEWS
OFFICERS’ CORNER
Mark Reed
Assistant Director
Mike Puckett
Director
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A Happy Groundhog Day , I sure hope that varmint predicts an early spring I’ve had enough of winter now , starting to chomp at the bit. This was the first time in a lot of years that the Happy Hangover ride was not held. I have seen several hearty riders out there in early January but I wasn’t among them.
There are several rides in February, 7th is the Group Riding Seminar with a ride after-wards 13th is the Sweetheart ride 18th Dinner ride, 27th Brass Monkey ride and every Sun-day breakfast ride , so come on out and join us for fun , food and fellowship with your fellow HOG members. Our goal is to ride and have fun so lets fire up the bikes and ride. Jim Wilson had his road captain meeting in January. They have some good ideas for rides coming up this year so I’m looking forward to wherever they might take us.
If anyone goes on an adventure this year please write a story about it and give it to the newsletter editor , Dave Osborne. We are always looking for new roads to try and if you don’t mind sharing , let us know what you find. The State Rally registration should be open soon , check the web site link from our home page for info . The host hotel has been booked up but there are other hotels close by still available. Again check the site or ask one of the officers for info.
Hope to see you on the road, MARK
Wow!
It has been the coldest winter that I can remember. I hope that spring is on its way. We are off to a great start this year. We have planned several great events this year. I hope that you find something fun to do. We are working hard to improve our riding skills and group riding.
Later this month we will be sending out a Survey. As you are aware, it is getting more difficult to raise money in this economy. This survey is being sent to you to get your input regarding the direction our Chapter needs to take in order to raise money for our operating costs. We would like and appreciate your opinion. Remember, this Chapter belongs to all of us. We all need to do our part to make this the best organization possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ride Safe, MIKE
OFFICERS’ CORNER
Aubrey Shifflett
LOH Director
Brad Shifflett
Safety Officer
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have fun so lets fire up the bikes and ride.
don’t mind sharing , let us know what you find.
We’re lucky that we have a virtual year-round riding season. However, when the mer-cury hides in the bottom of the little red bulb, we have to make some changes in our riding style. One of the big enemies of riders is hypo-thermia. Riding at highway speeds in cool or cold weather can deplete a rider’s body heat and leave him numb and fuzzy-headed before he realizes what has happened.
Even when the temperature is in the 60’s, the wind chill factor at speeds over 40 miles per hour is in the low 30’s. Riders often misjudge how cold the ride will be because they are freshly out of a warm house and standing still in the warm sunshine. At temperatures below 70°, they should dress in multiple layers, add-ing and subtracting as necessary. Not only do multiple layers provide versatility, they also create insulated pockets of warm air. While it is common for riders to put on sweatshirts and jackets, the lower body is often ignored.
Thermal underwear and chaps keep feet and knees flexible and ready to function. Ther-mal socks and ski-sock liners help keep toes cozy. Many ski shops offer an excellent variety in various weights. The old gray variety with the red toes will do the job also. A well-designed winter riding suit made especially for motorcycling is a bulky but very welcome addi-tion to any rider’s wardrobe. Lightweight riding gloves do little to protect from the cold, and supple hands are critical to quick responses to unexpected hazards. Ski gloves or winter rid-ing gloves with gauntlet flares help keep hands toasty. Some riders add ski glove lin-ers, or use three-finger mittens for added warmth. They should be aware, however, that any added bulk may make operating the con-trols more awkward. NEXT PAGE TOP
Thanks to all the ladies who came out to our January meeting at Famous Anthony’s. We always have a good time whenever we get together. If you weren’t able to attend and you’d like to be on the email list, please email or call me so that I can add you to the list.
This month the LOH meeting will be bring-ing down the house with all our strikes! Or maybe our gutter balls! Either way we’re going to have a blast! We’ll be meeting February 16th at the Hilltop Bowling Alley on Williamson Rd at 6:30. We’ll be finishing up compiling our list of charity suggestions so if there’s something you’d like to suggest please have it to me by the February meeting.
Looking forward to March, we have the pleasure of inviting Sherry’s friend Walt to talk to us ladies about beauty care again this year. As always, if you have any activities or other things you’d like the LOH to do this year, please let me know!
Ride Safe! AUBREY
Mike Reeser
Historian
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Cabin fever set in early this winter. With all the snow and extremely cold temperatures, the best I’ve been willing to do is start my bike once in awhile just to keep the battery charged. Normally I would be riding at least a few times a week and wouldn’t have to worry about it. But February is here and with that comes the glimmer of hope that soon the temps will begin to warm. February also ushers in the new years Rally Events. On the 27th begins Daytona Bike Week and for 10 days you can escape this tundra and enjoy riding without cold weather clothing. DBW has been going on since 1937. It originated as a motorcycle race and the first one took place on the beach on January 24,1937. The winner of the first Daytona 200, or as the locals called it, the Handlebar Derby, was Ed Kretz on an Indian motorcycle. The event was discontinued in 1947 because of WWII but that’s when the parties really started up. Even though the war was going on, enthusi-ast would still ride to Daytona to let off a little steam and take in the warm weather. After the war the races continued in 1947 and the partying continued also. Then in 1961, the race was moved off the beach to Daytona International Speedway where it is held today. Last years winner of the 200 was Ben Bostrom on a Yamaha. The speedway has something going on the entire week so if you go, don’t forget to stop by and check it out. And of course the parties go on all day now. Hopefully, Lisa and I will get the chance to go again this year and maybe, see some of you there. Stay warm and-- Let’s Roll, MIKE
For more info on Daytona Bike Week visit:
http://www.officialbikeweek.com
My name is Mike Puckett. My wife and I ride a 2008 105
th Copper and Black Ultra Classic.
We have logged over 100,000 miles on our Harleys. We have met some wonderful folks along the way. We love this Chapter and the members. I am currently the Director of the Roanoke Valley HOG Chapter. I joined HOG
in 1994 and really was not very active till 1999. Since then I have served as Road
Captain, Photographer, Safety Officer, Editor, Treasurer, and Assistant Director.
Ride Safe, Mike Puckett
A face shield is essential, and it should be firmly snapped in place. Those wearing three-quarter helmets may want to consider a ski mask or muffler to keep the chin and throat warm. There are excellent masks which cover the throat, mouth, and nose with a ma-terial similar to a lightweight wetsuit, yet allow the rider to breathe and speak comfortably. Some dealerships may have them, but they are more commonly found at sporting goods stores, which offer a line of ski wear. A luxurious, although expensive, way to keep warm is with an electric suit, gloves, socks, and even heated grips. They draw little current, but offer a lot of overall warmth.
Co-riders should be afforded the same clothing or more, since they often don’t get the same protection from the fairing that the rider does.
There’s a whole different world of riding in the winter, and we can enjoy it to its fullest if we dress properly. LET’S RIDE, BRAD
CONTINUED FROM SAFETY OFFICER
MEET YOUR DIRECTOR
WHAT’S GOING ON IN 2010 !
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
RIDES
We have breakfast rides every
Sunday morning @ 9:00 at
different restaurants each month.
The schedule for the next 3
months is as follows
FEB - Star City Café
MAR - Hales Restaurant
APR - North Star Buchanan
One of the Road Captains will
lead a ride weather permitting.
2010 MONTHLY DINNER
RIDES
Sponsored by
Doug and Carol
Each month we will have dinner at a different restaurant. We will
meet at the HOG Hall at 6 PM and ride to the restaurant.
Feb 18 Blue 5 Downtown Mar 11 Montano Franklin RD
April 22 Zeppoli’s
2010 Schedule of Events
Coffee and Donuts will now be served at the Hog Hall the First Saturday of each month between 8:00-10:00 am starting
February 6, 2010.
Breakfast Ride-Every Sunday @ 9:00 am Ride afterward weather permitting
Please note that some of the above dates are tentative and are subject to change. However, we
wanted to give you an overview for the quarter so you can try to plan rides with the Chapter.
FEBRUARY Breakfast Ride – Star City Café Brambleton Ave – Roanoke February 2 RVHOG Membership Meeting @ HOG Hall Dinner
@ 6:00 PM Meeting @ 7:00 M February 7 Group Riding Seminar @ HOG Hall @ 11:00 AM February 13 LOH Sweetheart Ride – Liberty Station Bedford
Leave HOG Hall 1:00 PM February 16 LOH Meeting Hilltop Lanes Roanoke 6:30 PM February 18 Dinner Ride – Blue 5 Downtown – Meet @ HOG Hall
@ 6:00 PM February 22 Officers Meeting February 26-- March 7 Daytona Beach Bike Week February 27 Brass Monkey Ride – Leave HOG Hall @ 12:30 PM February 27 WINTER RIDING CONTEST ENDS MARCH Breakfast Ride – Hales - Elliston March 9 RVHOG Membership Meeting HOG Hall Dinner @
6:00 PM Meeting @ 7:00 PM March 11 Dinner Ride Montano’s Leave hog Hall 6:00 PM March 13 St. Patrick Day Parade
BIKES MUST BE DECORATED March 14 Daylight Savings Time Begins March 16 LOH Meeting HOG HALL @ 6:30 PM March 17 St. Patrick’s Day March 20 Chapter Picnic Details to Follow March 29 Officers’ Meeting @ HOG Hall @ 6:30 PM APRIL Breakfast Ride - North Star-Buchanan April 6 RVHOG Membership Meeting HOG Hall Dinner @ 6:00 PM Meeting @ 7:00pm April 16-19 Primary Officer’s Training Raleigh, NC April 21 LOH Meeting @ HOG Hall @ 6:30PM April 22 Dinner Ride Zeppoli’s Blacksburg April 24 Start/End Annual Riding Contest April 26 Officer’s Meeting @ HOG Hall @ 6:30PM April 30 Chopping Party HOG Hall 6:00PM
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
DINNER / MEETING
February Menu:
TUE,FEB 6TH
SPAGHETTI / SALAD / BREAD
We ask that members contribute $5.00 to
help defray costs .Volunteers are always
needed.
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CLASSIFIED ADS February Birthdays
We want to Welcome Our New Members and ask our Present
Members to be sure and make them feel welcome.
MARSHA YOUNG FRANCES CANADA
CHERYL PAYNE PATRICIA BUCK
A C BURKE TINA DAVIS
HOBERT GRAHAM JAMES POFF
LINDA BOSSERMAN CHARLIE HARLOW
Our Newest Members—Welcome
JOE GARLAN MELANIE WILLIAMS CARL STACKPOLE
PAM BROWN DOT HUESTON CAROLYN ALLS MOON MULLINS
CHARLES BROWN, JR DEBBIE WYATT
GLENN PULVERMULLER, SR CHESLEIGH LIPSCOMB
BEN NOVICKI TEX SINK
DONALD NICKELL MICHAEL SULLIVAN MICHAEL AUSTIN GARY FRANCIS LEE JAMISON
TOMMY CARTER DAVID WOODY ROBIN REED
BYRON MARKHAM ROBERT JOHNSON J. STEPHEN ALLEY DOUGLAS JACOBS
DOUG RAUTIO LAWRENCE BRITTON
TIM LONG NANCY CADD
TIMOTHY MARTIN SCOTT MILLER
PAMELA TURPIN RANDY ALLS FRED KING
OWEN VOGT STEVE HUFF
JOHNNY PRESTON, JR. STEVE DAVIS
JOHN SLUSHER MARK FLIPPO
GARY DULANEY TERRY WILDMAN
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CHAPTER HELPING HANDS
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS HAVE AGREED TO LEND YOU A HAND AND MAKE SURE YOU GET HOME SAFELY IF YOUR
BIKE BREAKS DOWN IN THEIR AREA:
ROANOKE/SALEM
Robb Lipes - 540-293-5783 Robert Johnson-540-537-7755 George Winners-540-309-7737
BOONES MILL/CALLOWAY/WIRTZ
Eddie Webster - 540-420-0795
BUCHANAN
Jim Eubank - 540-520-4490 Carson Scaggs - 540-815-9514
CHRISTIANSBURG
Dan/Deb Gray - 540-382-7564
DUBLIN/CLAYTOR LAKE
Ed Jarrells - 540-674-5285
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Darrell (Double D) Reynolds - 540-420-1259
HOLLINS
Donnie Murray - 540-366-9347
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE/HENRY COUNTY
Glen Lynch - 540-721-3419
VINTON
Charlie Drewery - 540-344-6891
PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPENSATE
YOUR HELPER
2010 CHAPTER OFFICERS
LOH OFFICER Aubrey Shiffett 540-915-1279 [email protected]
SAFETY OFFICER
Brad Shifflett 540-913-1232 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER JC Tuck 540-556-1280
[email protected] HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN Jim Wilson 540-520-1422 [email protected]
HISTORIAN Mike Reeser 540-537-2734
ACTIVITIES OFFICERS
Stayce Eller 540-798-1103
Robert Johnson 540-537-7755
MEDIA TEAM
(Editor) David Osborne 540-529-8694 [email protected]
(WebMaster)Doug Thompson 540-529-2500 [email protected]
(Photographer) Alice Vogt 540-520-6894 [email protected]
(Photographer) Ginger Echols 540-819-4528 [email protected] FOOD COORDINATOR’S
Shae Reed 540-397-3521 [email protected]
Pam Osborne 540-525-0316 [email protected]
MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR
Jim Wilson 540-520-1422 [email protected]
DINNER/BREAKFAST RIDE
COORDINATORS
Doug and Carol Stackpole 540-553-1694 [email protected]
2010 PRIMARY CHAPTER OFFICERS
DIRECTOR MIKE PUCKETT 540-520-1241 [email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
MARK REED 540-537-3833 [email protected]
SECRETARY
MITZI TUCK 540-330-7780 [email protected]
TREASURER
SHERRY FULTZ 540-537-3645 [email protected]
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