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1 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 May 2011 Issue No. 05 Welcome to our new members: Céline Lirette, Michel Côté, Jane Divina, Mike LaFlamme Birthdays - May Pierre 'Santa' Alberti, Wendy Conquer, Michael 'BamBam' Bambrick, Elaine Bambrick, Stephen Shaw, Fred Warren, Bill Dunlop, Ken Normore, Robert Taylor, Tom MacKenzie, Jeff Mabbs, Nathalie Borduas, Rick Perley, Rocco Di Pietrantonio, Eileen MacDonald, Jane Divina, Helene Boisvert Belated April birthday to Mike LaFlamme. Newsletter published with the gracious sponsorship of HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF OTTAWA 505 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Z1 Tel. (613) Fax. (613) H.O.G. Chapter Membership Notice A reminder to all Chapter members, if you have been a National H.O.G. member for 5 consecutive years, you can purchase a life membership. For more info, call H.O.G. Canada, or see me at the meeting. Dawn Banville, Membership Officer Rideline: (hear messages) To leave a message on the Rideline, call Dawn ( ) or Nicole ( ) Upcoming events for May: EOO HOG Executive Meeting May 11, 2011 (6:30 PM at Kristy's restaurant) EOO HOG Chapter Meeting May 18, 2011 (7:00 PM at Kristy's restaurant) International Female Ride Day May 6, 2011 ( malerideday) Friday 13 th Port Dover May 13, 2011 Experienced Riders' Course May 14, 2011 ($63 including HST, both local H.O.G. clubs and Motor Maids: contact René Maillet our Safety Officer.) Test our Metal May 19, 2011 (Harley-Davidson of Ottawa Dealership) Renfrew/ Petawawa Red Ride, May 21, 2011 Gearing Up Introduction Course May 23, 2011 (9 am to 12 pm, $56.50 HST included, for more info or to register please contact Nathalie Borduas, LOH Officer at nborduas@hotmail.com) Ride for Dad - Kingston, Bay of Quinte May 29, 2011 Cruise Nights every Wed. at Rideau Carleton Raceway EOO HOG Meeting Dates next month: EOO HOG Executive Meeting June 8, 2011 (6:30 PM at Kristy's restaurant) EOO HOG Chapter Meeting June 15, 2011 (7:00 PM at Kristy's restaurant) Winner of International Mileage for 2010: Tampa Ted MacDonald 13,000 miles

2 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 2 of 8 May Issue No. 05 What's Coming Down the Pipes Please submit entries to editor@ottawahog.com by the first of each month to ensure publication, or call Deb at June Ride for Dad - Ottawa Jun. 4 Tacks Tour, Athens, Jun. 5 (Contact Sandy or Dawn ) Americade, Lake George Jun ( for more for more info contact Nathalie Borduas at nborduas@hotmail.com) EOO HOG Executive Meeting June 8 (6:30 PM at Kristy's restaurant) Memorial Ride for Linda Allard Jun. 11 (See article in this newsletter for information.) Freedom Chapter Children's Wish Foundation Fun Run, Ottawa, Jun. 11 (Freedom H-D of Ottawa, 1963 Merivale Rd.) July Bikers Reunion, New Liskeard Jul. 1-3 ( 23 rd Ontario Provincial Harley Owners Group (H.O.G. ) Rally July (Thunder Bay, more info call H.O.G. Canada ) August The EOO H.O.G. Breast Ride Ever Aug. 13 (Start at Harley-Davidson of Ottawa Dealership) 8th Annual Border Antique Truck Show Aug (At the Woolen Mill, 4 Cataraqui St., Kingston, Ontario, Information: ) September Freedom Chapter Ladies of Harley Silent Auction and Dance for Wishes! Sep. 24 (Kanata Sports Club 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.). EOO HOG Chapter Meeting June 15 (7:00 PM at Kristy's restaurant) Chili Cookoff - Jun. 23 (H-D of Ottawa location. Proceeds go to The EOO H.O.G. Breast Ride Ever charity event for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.) Test Our Metal Jun. 25 (H-D of Ottawa, 505 Industrial Ave., Ottawa) Merrickville Bike Show Jun Athens, Ontario Car, Bike and Truck Show Jun. 25 (Athens Rink Fairgrounds, Information: or ) Million Mile Monday Jun. 27, 2011 H.O.G. members log your mileage on that day. Freedom Rally - Sudbury Jul. 30- Aug. 1 ( Farmersville Exhibition July (Vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. Athens Ontario, Centre 76 Grounds, Information: ) 16th Canadian National H.O.G. Rally Aug (Kamloops, B.C.) Nathan Ride for Hope Sept. 17 (Poker Run for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, ) EOO HOG Website: Sewing of Patches Richard Auprix knows someone who can stitch or sew our patches; Helen's Sewing Room is located in Kemptville, call

3 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 3 of 8 May Issue No. 05 Note from Santa Well as time changes... we have got to go with the flow. After a long and hard deliberation with myself, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to hang up the helmet for now. It was a very hard decision because I ve been riding motorcycles since the early sixties and still enjoy it very much. For years, at the beginning I was riding alone, then I started going at the Market after supper and made friends with a lot of people who talk me into buying a Harley and joining the HOG, a decision that I never regretted. The first year as a HOG member, I went to more places and made more friends then the previous 30 years of riding. As most of you know, I m also involved in model railroad. For now, I cannot continue in both hobbies, so I decided to put a For Sale sign on Santa's Summer Sleigh. It s an old bike, but a good old bike. It s been a long ride, and it s been a good ride. Thank you all for letting me be part of your group. I m asking $11, for the bike and matching trailer, plus a whole lot of extras, too many to list. If interested, contact me at classicrider@rogers.com or at home or cell Pierre Santa Alberti Tackaberry Tour - Sunday June 5, 2011 Contributed by Sandy Any members interested in antique trucks, tractors, cars, die cast models plus a wide variety of antiques can join in by contacting Sandy or Dawn at A pre-paid $10 donation will reserve your spot. Open to the first 40 members who sign up before May 18th. We will be leaving from the Walmart on Hwy #15/Lombard St., Smiths Falls, as a group ride, rain or shine. Time of departure will be on the Rideline in advance ( ). Your E.O.O. H.O.G Executive Director Assistant Director Secretary Membership Officer Treasurer Activities Officers Public Relations Newsletter Editor Nicole (Nicki) Boudreau Gerry (Dr) Thompson Jo-Anne Ring Dawn Banville Michael (Waldo) Joyce Diana Frederick Steve Hartling Alan Ring Ken Normore Steven Templeton Deb McKay Ladies of Harley Safety Officer Road Captains Photographer Historian Webmaster Nathalie Borduas René Maillet Sandy Haining Steve Hartling Paul Day Diana Frederick Dennis Gobey Jeff Mabbs Malcolm (Zeke) Ravells John Holmes Steve Templeton Chapter Merchandise Items are available at meetings or call to make arrangements if you cannot attend meetings and wish to make a purchase. I am taking names for anyone whishing to get a chapter jacket now that you have seen them. I will place an order as soon as I have enough people interested. At newsletter time I still have one ladies large jacket available ($115.00). Dawn, Membership Officer ( )

4 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 4 of 8 May Issue No. 05 Ladies Night On Wednesday March 9, Harley-Davidson of Ottawa held another one of their famous Garage Party events. The evening was a great success and very well organized. A total of 10 stations covered topics from how to select riding gear and look fabulous, how to customize any Harley to fit anybody and even let participators hop on a bike, turn it on and change gears, to name just a few of the interesting sessions! There were also amazing tips on hair and skin care. Kudos to Rosalie, her team, to everyone who contributed to the organization, and a big Thank you to all who attended! The EOO HOG Chapter and the Ladies of Harley are looking forward to seeing you all at the next Garage Party! Nathalie Borduas Ladies of Harley Officer

5 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 5 of 8 May Issue No. 05 Memorial Ride for Linda Allard Submitted by Marcel Gauthier It was not so long ago that Linda was gracing us with her beautiful smile. It is now time for us to return this favour by attending the internment of her ashes. This is by no means a farewell, simply an occasion to get together with other people who valued this wonderful woman, to honour her and reminisce, and to strengthen our memories of her in order that they may be more vivid in our thoughts. The burial will take place on June 11, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Cemetery in Sainte-Scholastique, near Mirabel, north of Montreal. The Cemetery is on Saint- Vincent Street in Sainte-Scholastique. Two maps are shown for those wanting to travel on their own. Those wishing to join the memorial ride leaving from Orleans must be at the Tim Hortons at the corner of St-Joseph and Place d Orléans Drive before 7:30 am. We will be leaving no later than 7:30 and riding down Highway 174 to cross over to the Province of Québec at Hawkesbury. People wishing to join us along the way (e.g. from the Timmy at the corner of Edwards Street and 174 in Rockland, and from the HD Dealership at the corner of Main and John Streets in Hawkesbury) should simply file in at the rear of the group as we drive by (you should be ready to go by 7:40 am in Rockland and 8:20 am in Hawkesbury). If you have any questions about the memorial ride for Linda, you may contact Diana Frederick at or at dfrede1070@rogers.com, or Dawn Banville at Here are 2 maps for your reference Hyperlinks to Google Maps are also included, in case you wanted to choose a different zoom factor. The second map is on the next page, positioned sideways because of its width. (Town of Sainte-Scholastique and Saint-Vincent Street) (Sainte-Scholastique and Hawkesbury reference) Photo: Linda and her "Winter Bike" Continued on next page

6 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 6 of 8 May Issue No. 05 Note: This memorial ride is on the same day as our sister Chapter, Freedom, is having their charity event. If you can't be in two places at once (the memorial ride for Linda, and the Children's Wish Foundation Fun Run event), I have a solution for you. You can attend the May 18 th general meeting to sign up with EOO Chapter member L'il Ron, who is also Freedom Chapter's Director, as he will have donation forms available. Dawn In Memory Patches - Linda Allard This special patch is now available, in remembrance of Linda Allard, a fellow H.O.G. Chapter member and friend who passed away January 19, Cost is $10. Call Dawn at or see Dawn at the meeting, to purchase one. (Note from Editor: Apologies for the poor quality of maps, especially the one on this page. I could not make it bigger, as Marcel had hoped, due to it being so wide. At least it will give you an idea of the position of the destination from the start point in Hawkesbury. Please refer to your own map when driving the route.)

7 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 7 of 8 May Issue No. 05 Newsletter Submissions: your information to editor@ottawahog.com or mail to Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter, c/o Dawn Banville, P.O. Box 1304, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 5C7. We would love to receive your article submissions. Thanks to May newsletter contributors Nathalie Borduas, Dawn Banville, Sandy, Santa, Richard Auprix, Marcel Gauthier, Jeff Mabbs (photos). Deadline for receiving June newsletter submissions: June 1, Your editor, Deb McKay Eastern Ontario Ottawa Chapter and the Ladies of Harley Gearing Up Introduction Course Monday May 23, 2011 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) This Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) s course is an introduction to the basic controls operation of the motorcycle. It is an opportunity to see if motorcycling is for you! The three-hour course consists of hands-on riding instruction and practice on a motorcycle provided and insured by the OSC. Riding practice takes place rain or shine on a series of parking lots in Ottawa. All you need is your gear! Fee: $56.50 (HST included) This fee includes your lesson, course materials, full use of an insured motorcycle and fuel. For more information and to register contact Nathalie Borduas, Ladies of Harley Officer or nborduas@hotmail.com Please note that this course will not qualify you to operate a motorcycle on the streets, nor provide sufficient training for you to pass the skills portion of a motorcycle licensing course. A Flash from the Past Dawn was kind enough to share this 1995 newsletter excerpt, as we celebrate our 25 th anniversary this year. It was on page 7 of the newsletter, and typed on a typewriter in that familiar courier font. CREEPING COMPUTER HELP!!! I'm gradually loosing control and its showing in the newsletter. Please know that I am not to blame in this matter. It's people - other club persons - with a hidden agenda. These (presently nameless) souls are pushing me and my newsletter closer and closer to the edge. Its a conspiracy. They've even introduced a new strain of virus to help their cause - "Creeping Computer". You may have noted that very gradually over the past year, the HOG TIMES has been changing - a bit at a time - a little here and a little there. It's almost sinister. I'm an old fashioned "typewriter" kind of guy. For like minded souls, let me make my apologies now - while I still can. Eventually, this will become a completely computer, generated document. Like the Bourg in Star Trek, I am becoming assimilated - just an extension of some computer. Yours in hapless helplessness, Yours in technological turmoil, Yours for as long as I still exist as a separate entity, Rick Ferrier (editor)

8 Eastern Ontario Ottawa HOG Chapter # 9007 Page 8 of 8 May Issue No. 05 April General Meeting Photo Gallery Deb displays Malcolm's winning logo entry, and Malcolm accepts Rosalie's generous prize from H-D of Ottawa Perry Fee receives the award for highest mileage in Special guest at the April General meeting Regional Director Vern seen here with Dealership General Manager Rosalie and Chapter Director Nicole Condolences to Stephen, Dorene, and Donk Hartling on the loss of Stephen's grandfather.