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SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON. 3601 SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR 97303 PH: 503-363-0634
Chapter Party at Roth’s IGA on January 16
Volume 21 No. 2 February 2010
HOG CORRAL NEWS
Inside this issue:January Meeting, February/March Calendars, Chapter Party, 2010 Enrollment Form,
Safety Article, New Yahoo Group, Wendy’s Wanderings, Rides To Come, and more
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Director’s CornerWith Greetings All,
Well another month has passed us by. The weather has been like spring time and there has been some great riding going on. With all the great riding weather, we still need to make sure we take time to see that our bikes are up to the demand that we will be asking of them. How are the tires holding up? Is the tread sufficient to keep us safe on the road? And remember those that ride two up need to keep the tire pressure a bit higher. How are the brakes, fork oil, and swing arm bushings (what does your owner’s manual say)? I had my head bearings apart and although the bearings were in good condition, there was a lack of grease on the upper bear-ing. I would grease the head bearings regularly and the grease would seep out the lower bearing. I just assumed the upper bearing was getting grease as well. OOPS. Needless to say I make sure the all the bearings get the grease they need. All this aside, let’s see to it that the maintenance is up to date to keep us all safe. I would like to thank the Salem Harley Dealership for the HOG Appreciation Day. For those that were not able to make it over to check out the great deals on parts and accessories, or the clothing, you also missed out on some great food. Thank you Clif and all your staff. You are truly a great friend of HOG. We had a great turn out for the Road Captain training. There is going to be a huge need to have the Road Captains up to the task, so George has been working hard to get this off the ground. It has been interesting to see the emails that have been going back and forth from every-one that attended and all the great feedback and recommendations. This is what will make the Salem HOG Road Captain Program draw more riders in. Clif has been in touch with the Good Vibration’s people. All is going ahead as planned and contracts have been signed. I do not have a lot of information as of this time but I will keep everyone informed as news is handed down. We have a great opportunity here to have our An-nual Poker Run be THE poker run of the Good Vibrations event; this could be HUGE, with all the national advertising and anticipation of this event. I have chatted with Rose City HOG to let them know of the event and the conflict with their Poker Run. They will consider moving to the week before (our original weekend). As I said, I will keep everyone informed as to the developments. And with that, let’s all enjoy our riding, keep the rubber side down, and above all be safe.
Andy JohansenDirector, Salem HOG
Nothing is worse than a man who does nothing because he can only do a little.”
- Edmund Burke
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January Chapter Meeting MinutesSalem HOG Chapter # 1997
January 12, 2010
10% discount here at Pietros- be sure to mention you are with Salem Hog at the order deskPledge of Allegiance ( take hats off) Thanks, MarkAny corrections to December mtg minutes? Motion made and accepted, no changes.Welcome New Members and Visitors
● Doug Chesley, Black Dyna Wide Glide ● Jim Shrull, Rootbeer Road King ● Ric McKenzie, is a new man with short hair. He cut his hair for Locks of Love
New Bikes? None
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Director – Andy Johansen ● Reminder: renew your 2010 Salem HOG membership prior to March 31, 2010 and pay the usual $20 fee. After March
31 it will increase to a $24 fee. ● Sign in sheet for those who are here to concentrate on those who are here. ● Reported on Thank You Letter from Liberty House for charity contribution.
Assistant Director- Mark Dostal ● Membership Retention / New Members: focusing on making sure new members are welcome, may be new to group
riding ● Assign new members to HOG member to help facilitate ● Dennis and George volunteered to mentor new members here tonight ● Contact past members who are no longer in the chapter
Secretary- Kelly Johansen ● Patches to sell
Safety Officer- Jim Johnson ● Safety Tip of the Month
Watch man hole covers and cross walk lines
Activities Coordinators- Jane Allen and Ric McKenzie ● Upcoming Activities
Chapter Party 1/19
Gift Exchange at the Party, bring a gift-get a gift. ● Bowling 2/20 fee $9.50 ● Ric announced wedding Saturday, 6/19 at Stonehenge, Biggs, at MaryHill
Summer Soltice
Costume wedding
Treasurer- Wendy Graves ● Chapter Financial Summary
Budget Balanced and Approved
Membership- Louise Allen
Senior Road Captain- George Allen ● 1/23 at Dealership at 2pm for those who want to be Road Captains ● Future Event, tentative, big event for Salem if happens, more information to follow. ● Oregon Discover Rides soon to be on the calendar…dealership is hoping to get more support from
Newletter Editor- Bob Fanshier
Photographer- Keith Harris ● Where in the world is Keith? He didn’t answer his phone for his reminder call.
Webmaster- Bill Churchill
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December Chapter Meeting Minutes (continued)Historian – Leann Long
Chapter Challenge- Karen Brown
Come next month with ideas for state challenge
Mileage Event- Rick Jackels ● Will get forms out and keep track miles ● Most miles, least miles, and average of miles
Upcoming Rides
Lighthouse Poker Ride will now be in June 25-26
2 day event, in conjunction with Casino
2/21 Annual Chilly Buns Run ● starting in Stayton 10am BiMart, kickstands up at 11am, 75-100 miles, will have more info later, will bring flyers to
next mtg ● where it ends, no one knows….yet ● don’t forget to bring the heated gloves
Drawings
50/50 Shaun Rottner $48
Vest drawing : Karen Brown Gift Card $20
Mt Angel Bavarian House New Year’s Party
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Chapter Party - January 16
Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
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Chapter Party - January 16
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Rides to Come
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Safety ArticlePut yourself in this rider’s posititon and formulate a defense plan asainst this type of encounter.
I never dreamed slowly cruising on my Harley through a residential neighborhood could be so in-credibly dangerous! Little did I suspect... I was on Brice Street - a very nice neighbor-hood with perfect lawns and slow traffic. As I passed an oncoming car, a brown, furry missile shot out from under it and tumbled to a stop immediately in front of me. It was a squirrel, and must have been trying to run across the road when it encountered the car. I really was not going very fast, but there was no time to brake or avoid it -- it was that close. I hate to run over animals, and I really hate it on a motorcycle, but a squirrel should pose no danger to me. I barely had time to brace for the impact. Ani-mal lovers, never fear. Squirrels, I discovered, can take care of themselves. Inches before impact, the squirrel flipped to his feet. He was standing on his hind legs and fac-ing my oncoming Harley with steadfast resolve in his beady little eyes. His mouth opened, and at the last possible second, he screamed and leapt! I was pretty sure the scream was Squirrel for “Bonzai!” or maybe “Die you gravy-sucking heathen scum!” The leap was nothing short of spectacular... He shot straight up, flew over my windshield, and impacted me squarely in the chest. Instantly, he set upon me. If I did not know better, I would have sworn he brought 20 of his little buddies along for the at-tack. Snarling, hissing, and tearing at my clothes, he was a frenzy of activity. As I was dressed only in a light T-shirt, summer riding gloves, and jeans, this was a bit of a cause for concern. This furry little tor-nado was doing some damage! Picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a T-shirt, and leather gloves, puttering at maybe 25mph down a quiet residential street, and in the fight of his life with a squirrel.
And losing... I grabbed for him with my left hand. After a few misses, I finally managed to snag his tail. With all my strength, I flung the evil rodent off to the left of the bike, almost running into the right curb as I recoiled from the throw. That should have done it. The matter should have ended right there. It really should have, The squirrel could have sailed into one of the pristinely kept yards and gone on about his business, and I could have headed home. No one would have been the wiser. But this was no ordinary squirrel. This was not even an or-dinary angry squirrel. This was an EVIL MUTANT AT-TACK SQUIRREL OF DEATH! Twisted Evil Somehow he caught my gloved finger with one of his little hands. With the force of my throw, he swung around and with a resounding thump and amazing impact, landed squarely on my BACK and resumed his rather anti-social and extremely dis-tracting activities. He also managed to take my left glove with him! The situation has not improved. Not improved at all. His attacks were continuing and now, I could not reach him. I was startled, to say the least. The com-bination of the force of the throw, only having one hand (the throttle hand) on the handlebars, and my jerking back unfortunately put a healthy twist through my right hand and into the throttle. A healthy twist on the throttle of my Harley can have only one result….TORQUE This is what the Harley is made for, and she is very, very good at it. The engine roared and the front wheel left the pavement. The squirrel screamed in anger. The Harley screamed in ecstasy. I screamed in ... well... I just plain screamed. Now picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a slightly squir-rel torn T-shirt, wearing only one leather glove, and roaring at maybe 50mph and rapidly accelerating down a quiet residential street on one wheel, with a demonic squirrel of death on his back.
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Safety Article (continued) The man and the squirrel are both scream-ing bloody murder. With the sudden acceleration I was forced to put my other hand back on the handlebars and try to get control of the bike. This was leaving the mutant squirrel to his own devices, but I really did not want to crash into somebody’s tree, house, or parked car. Also, I had not yet figured out how to release the throttle...my brain was just simply overloaded. I did manage to mash the back brake, but it had little effect against the massive power of the big cruiser. About this time, the squirrel decided I was not pay-ing sufficient attention to this very serious battle (maybe he was an evil mutant NAZI attack squirrel of death), and he came around my neck and got IN-SIDE my full-face helmet with me. As the faceplate closed part way, he began hissing in my face. I am quite sure my screaming changed intensity. It had little effect on the squirrel however. The RPMs on the Dragon maxed out (since I was not bothering with shifting at the moment), so her front end started to drop. Now picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a very raggedly torn T-shirt, wearing only one leather glove, roaring at probably 80mph, still on one wheel, with a large puffy squirrel’s tail sticking out of the mostly closed full-face helmet. By now the screams are probably getting a little hoarse. Finally I got the upper hand. I managed to grab his tail again, pulled him out of my helmet, and slung him to the left as hard as I could. This time it worked ... sort of. Spectacularly sort-of so to speak Picture a new scene. You are a cop. You and your partner have pulled off on a quiet residential street and parked with your windows down to do some paperwork. Suddenly a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a torn T-shirt flapping in the breeze, and wearing only one leather glove, moving at probably 80mph on one wheel, and screaming bloody murder roars by, and with all his strength throws a live squirrel grenade into your police car.
I heard screams, this time they weren’t mine!! I managed to get the Harley under control and dropped the front wheel to the ground. I then used maximum braking and skidded to a stop, in a cloud of tire smoke, at the stop sign of a busy cross street. I would have returned to ‘fess up (and to get my glove back). I really would have. Really...Except for two things. First, the cops did not seem interested or the slightest bit concerned about me at the moment. When I looked back, the doors on both sides of the patrol were flung wide open. The cop from the pas-senger side was on his back, doing a crab walk into somebody’s front yard, quickly moving away from the car. The cop who had been in the driver’s seat was standing in the street aiming a riot gun at his own police car. So, the cops were not interested in me. They often insist to “let the professionals handle it” any-way. That was one thing. The other? Well, I could clearly see shredded and flying pieces of foam and upholstery from the back seat. But I could also swear I saw the squirrel in the back window, shaking his little fist at me. That is one dangerous squirrel. And now he has a patrol car. A somewhat shredded patrol car...but it was all his. I took a deep breath, turned on my turn signal, made a gentle right turn off of Brice Street, and sedately left the neighborhood. I decided it was best to just buy myself a new pair of gloves. And a whole lot of Band-Aids.
Submitted by Jim Johnson - Safety Officer
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Well, first and foremost I need to apologize for missing last month – too much time celebrating and not enough time writing! By missing the January newsletter I didn’t get to say “Hi” to Mike who works in the Radiology department at Salem Hospital. Ric’s Mom and I got to meet Mike when he came in on his day off to help her with a lung problem. Mike and his wife also ride Harley’s so we had a nice visit despite the day and the place! I have met an awful lot of people just like Mike who love to ride and love sharing their rides with a spouse or friends, but just aren’t sure about getting involved in a group. Mike checks out our events on-line and even reads the newsletter there but seems to be content riding with us occasionally instead of jumping in and sharing all that we have to offer. Nothing wrong with that, the most important thing is to Ride! Still, meeting Mike made me wonder how we, as a Chapter, can encourage greater participation in our events and rides. These are the times that non-members get to know us and see who we are and how we operate. These are the times that we can show that we are a friendly, family-oriented group that is much more interested in great roads than who has the most expensive bike, most experience, or even the best job (all grounds for judgment in some other organizations). I am proud to be a member of the Salem HOG Chapter because we are such a great group and can share and have fun together (okay, and because you put up with my crazy fiancé!!). Mark ([email protected] ) and Darrel have some great ideas on welcoming new members and even bringing back former members that have drifted away and I am sure that they would appreciate your input as well. Do you have a lot of riding experience to share? Volunteer to mentor a new or returning rider. Know a lot of our members and enjoy meeting new people? Be the one to say “Hi” when you see a new face at meetings or rides and be willing to introduce them to others. Remember, the more we ride the more opportunities we have to make new friends as well as seeing new scenery. The Road Captains have had their first meeting and are already starting to plan the rides for the Summer so now is the time to let them know if there is a certain ride that you really enjoyed or a restaurant that you have been dying to visit. If you know of a great destination but don’t particularly care to take on the responsibility of getting a group of riders there, let George ([email protected] ) know! There are always people willing to lead the way – especially if there is good food waiting for us at the end. Until March – Screw It, Find the Raingear and Let’s Ride!
Wendy - Treasurer
Wendy’s Wanderings
New Yahoo Grouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/salemhog/
A Family Friendly group for Salem HOG Members to share info and communicate with each other. It’s a nice day and you would like to go for a ride but there aren’t any scheduled? Post a message here to find out if there are oth-ers itching to go on a ride.
Do you have an idea for an event? Share your ideas here. I would like Salem HOG members to join this Yahoo Group so we could take advantage of the features of this group. Did you find a Flyer for an event? Scan it and then post it in the Files section to share it with others. You can also add events to the calendar, or do you want to create a poll. Ask away.
Be sure to remember your Yahoo ID and PW so you can logon and check the Calendar, files and other sections. Please keep Posts Motorcycle related, Thank you.
Bill
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2010 Chapter Enrollment Form and ReleaseSalem Harley Owners Group, Chapter #1997
2010 Chapter Enrollment Form and ReleasePlease complete the following form and return it with the appropriate dues payment to:Salem Harley-Davidson, Attn: HOG Chapter3601 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem OR 97305
Member Name: __________________________________________ Birthdate: ____________________
Street Address: __________________________________________ Home Phone: __________________
City: _______________________________State: _________ Cell/Work Phone: ___________________
Zip Code: ____________________ E-Mail Address: ___________________________________________
National H.O.G. Number: _____________________________ Nat’l H.O.G. Expiration Date: ___________New Chapter Membership: Renewal: Full Member: Associate Member:
I have read the Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters and hereby agree to abide by it as a member of this dealer sponsored chapter.
I recognize that while this Chapter is chartered with H.O.G., it remains a separate, independent entity solely responsible for its actions.
-This is a Release, Read Before Signing-
I agree that the Sponsoring Dealer, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), Harley-Davidson, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company, my Chapter and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (hereinafter, the “Released Parties”) shall not be liable or responsible for injury to me (including paralysis or death) or damage to my proper-ty occurring during any H.O.G. or H.O.G. Chapter activities and resulting from acts or omissions occurring during the performance of the duties of the Released Parties, even where the damage or injury is caused by negligence (except willful neglect). I understand and agree that all H.O.G. members and their guests participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all H.O.G. activities and I assume all risks of injury and damage arising out of the conduct of such activities. I release and hold the “Released Parties” harmless from any injury or loss to my person or property which may result from my participation in H.O.G. activities and EVENT(S). I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE THE “RELEASED PARTIES” FOR ANY INJURY OR RESULTING DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHAPTER DUTIES IN SPONSORING, PLANNING OR CONDUCTING SAID EVENT(S).Waiver of Rights Under State Statutes
I further agree to waive all benefits flowing from any state statute which would negate or limit the scope of this Release and Indemnification Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides:
“A general release does not extend to the claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
By signing this Release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by the “Released Parties”.
Member Signature: ___________________________________________Date: ______________________
Received By: ________________________________ Receipt # _____________________________Dues Paid: $20 per annum prior to March 31st. $24 per annum April 1st – December 31st.
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2010 Chapter Enrollment Form and ReleaseSalem Harley Owners Group, Chapter #1997
2010 Chapter Enrollment Form and ReleasePlease complete the following form and return it with the appropriate dues payment to:Salem Harley-Davidson, Attn: HOG Chapter3601 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem OR 97305
Member Name: __________________________________________ Birthdate: ____________________
Street Address: __________________________________________ Home Phone: __________________
City: _______________________________State: _________ Cell/Work Phone: ___________________
Zip Code: ____________________ E-Mail Address: ___________________________________________
National H.O.G. Number: _____________________________ Nat’l H.O.G. Expiration Date: ___________New Chapter Membership: Renewal: Full Member: Associate Member:
I have read the Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters and hereby agree to abide by it as a member of this dealer sponsored chapter.
I recognize that while this Chapter is chartered with H.O.G., it remains a separate, independent entity solely responsible for its actions.
-This is a Release, Read Before Signing-
I agree that the Sponsoring Dealer, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), Harley-Davidson, Inc., Harley-Davidson Motor Company, my Chapter and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (hereinafter, the “Released Parties”) shall not be liable or responsible for injury to me (including paralysis or death) or damage to my proper-ty occurring during any H.O.G. or H.O.G. Chapter activities and resulting from acts or omissions occurring during the performance of the duties of the Released Parties, even where the damage or injury is caused by negligence (except willful neglect). I understand and agree that all H.O.G. members and their guests participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all H.O.G. activities and I assume all risks of injury and damage arising out of the conduct of such activities. I release and hold the “Released Parties” harmless from any injury or loss to my person or property which may result from my participation in H.O.G. activities and EVENT(S). I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE THE “RELEASED PARTIES” FOR ANY INJURY OR RESULTING DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHAPTER DUTIES IN SPONSORING, PLANNING OR CONDUCTING SAID EVENT(S).Waiver of Rights Under State Statutes
I further agree to waive all benefits flowing from any state statute which would negate or limit the scope of this Release and Indemnification Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides:
“A general release does not extend to the claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
By signing this Release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by the “Released Parties”.
Member Signature: ___________________________________________Date: ______________________
Received By: ________________________________ Receipt # _____________________________Dues Paid: $20 per annum prior to March 31st. $24 per annum April 1st – December 31st.
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Live all you can: it’s a mistake not to. - Henry James
DirectorAndy Johansen 503-341-9302
[email protected] Director
Mark Dostal [email protected]
SecretaryKelly Johansen 503-999-1029
Wendy Graves [email protected]
Activities OfficerRic McKenzie 503-856-6445 and
Jane Allen [email protected]
Safety OfficerJim Johnson 503-371-6175
Keith Harris [email protected]
Membership OfficerLouise Allen [email protected]
WebmasterBill Churchill [email protected]
E-GroupBill Churchill
HistorianLeanne Long 503-463-5872
Bob Fanshier [email protected] [email protected] Road Captain
George Allen [email protected]
Salem Harley Owner’s Group
Bowling Nite
Come out and have some fun and laughter
Chapter Closed EventTown and Country Bowling Alley3500 River Rd. KeizerFebruary 20th 6:30pmShoe Rental: $2.50 2 Games: $7.00 Total cost: $9.50Low and High Score Prize (Avg. of both games)
Sign up with Jane Allen or Ric McKenzie
If you don’t bowl, come be our Rah,Rah,Rah! Squad!!!!!
SPECIAL “FRED FLINTSTONE” PRIZE TO THE PERSON WITH THE MOST MEMORABLE MOVE!
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February 2010SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4 February 5 February 6Salem HOG Board Meeting, 6:30 PMSizzler on Lancaster Dr..
Noon. Humpty’s Dump, Albany. First annual hot dog eat-ing contest non-HOG
February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13Salem HOG Chapter Meeting, 7PM at Pi-etro’s on Hawthorne Ave. and Market St
11sm, Sweetheart Ride Non-HOG, Portland
February 14 February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 206:30p, Chapter Bowling Night, Town & Country, Keizer
February 21 February 22 February 23 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27Don’s Chilly Buns Ride, 10am, Stay-ton, BiMart Parking Lot
February 28
Check the web site for the most up-to-date and complete information.
www.salemhog.org
Slow down and enjoy life.
It’s not only the scenery you miss
by going to fast,
you also miss the sense
of where you are going and why.
— Eddie Cantor
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March 2010SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6Salem HOG Board Meeting, 6:30 PMSizzler on Lancaster Dr.
March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 13Salem HOG Chapter Meeting, 7PM at Pi-etro’s on Hawthorne Ave. and Market St.
March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 2011:00am, End Of Winter Ride, Castle Rock Wash,
March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27
March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31
March 31
February BirthdaysBarajas, Edward February 22Boen, John February 10Brenden, Patt February 11Foroughi,David February 20GrosJacques, Jackie February 12Hanley, Paul February 22Long, Leann February 1Nichols, David A. February 14Nichols, Patricia A. February 24Rybloom, Darrell February 8
Patches and PinsPatches and the Salem HOG Chapter Pin are
available at all chapter meetings. No matter what your preference, large or small, you will find the various patches on display with their prices. Checkout the display at the front table prior to the meeting, during the break, or immediately after the meeting.
Large National HOG Patch $20.00Large Salem HOG Rocker $20.00Large Reflective National HOG Patch $25.00Small National HOG Patch $10.00Small Salem HOG Rocker $10.00
Salem Chapter Pin $10.00
SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON. 3601 SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR 97303
PH: 503-363-0634
How Can I Get the Newsletter?There are three ways for you to get the newsletter: 1) Pick it up at the monthly meeting, 2) See the full color version on the web site, and 3) if you can’t do either of the previous, it can be mailed to you. If you would like it mailed, contact the newsletter editor with your mailing information (Bob Fanshier - [email protected] - 503-580-6988)