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10:00 12 th Winneshiek County Hospice Ride (Non-chapter event) - Registration starting at 9:00 at Inwood in Spillville Breakfast 9-11 AM 25 th Beach Bash at WHD 26 th Possible

1 Road Adventures And other Exciting Good Times June 2016 Official newsletter for the Northeast Iowa Waukon H.O.G. Chapter, established Upcoming Events June 4 th Jasters Benefit Ride (Non-chapter event) Registration at 9:00 at Fast Track in Elkader 5 th Rockton Chicken Run Meet at Monona Kwik Star at 9:30, Ride at 10:00 12 th Winneshiek County Hospice Ride (Non-chapter event) - Registration starting at 9:00 at Inwood in Spillville Breakfast 9-11 AM 25 th Beach Bash at WHD 26 th Possible make-up date for Spring Membership Ride stay tuned. July 9 th - Combat Veterans Benefit Ride leaves Elkport at 11:00 AM - Hog Days of Summer Open House at WHD 24 th Chapter Ride to Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa- details forthcoming

2016 State Rallies Wisconsin Milwaukee September 1-3 www.wistatehogrally.com Illinois St. Charles - August 18-20 www.ilstatehogrally.com Missouri Osage Beach August 25-27 www.mostatehogrally.

com Minnesota Eveleth June 23-25 For a current listing go to http://www.fortworthhog.net/hograllys.htm A Word from the Director Where has the time gone?

Our May 14 th meeting had 8 members present. Again the ride schedule was the main topic for discussion. We are slowly adding some rides but we can use some help.

Actually it warmed up to be a pretty nice day. I have to admit that I used my heated jacket that morning to stay comfortable.

2 2016 State Rallies Wisconsin Milwaukee September Illinois St. Charles - August Missouri Osage Beach August South Dakota Riding Rally June Sturgis Rally - August Trike Rally Deadwood - July Minnesota Eveleth June For a current listing go to A Word from the Director Where has the time gone? It seems like I just wrote a report and here I am writing another one in what seems like just a few days. We have had some great riding days in May. I am seeing bikes everywhere. Our May 14 th meeting had 8 members present. Again the ride schedule was the main topic for discussion. We are slowly adding some rides but we can use some help. The Spring Membership ride on May 15 th did not happen. The Director showed up in Decorah that morning but no one else did. Apparently everyone found temperatures in the 30 s to be too cold to ride. Actually it warmed up to be a pretty nice day. I have to admit that I used my heated jacket that morning to stay comfortable. Maybe we can reschedule that ride, since the North Country Steak Buffet in La Crosse is a great destination. The Freedom Fest Bike Rally in Epworth on May 21 st was neat. Only 2 bikes and 3 members rode down from Monona, but we ran into 6 other members down there. The Rally was a little short on Venders but there were several there. I still found some things to look at. There were 2 vendors that were painting artwork on motorcycles. One of them has done work for me on previous occasions. My HOG vest has her artwork on it. There were quite a few bikes there with artwork on them for everyone to enjoy. The flag raising ceremony at the Freedom Rock was very moving. The theme for the Rally was to honor Veterans and I think they did a nice job of that. I will go again next year if they have one.

The June schedule has 3 rides on it. June 4 th will be Lynn Jaster s annual Ride for Life benefit ride. This is a non-chapter event that many of our members like to participate in every year.

They plan on riding rain or shine. Stops this year will be in Guttenberg, Sherill, Colesburg and ends in Garber. Our Chapter s 17 th annual Rockton Chicken Run will be Sunday June 5 th.

This is a non-chapter ride that we encourage our members to support. All proceeds go to benefit the Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice.

3 The June schedule has 3 rides on it. June 4 th will be Lynn Jaster s annual Ride for Life benefit ride. This is a non-chapter event that many of our members like to participate in every year. It is a charity ride that raises money for a good cause. Plus, they give away a lot of prizes. Registration is from 8:30 AM to 10 AM at Fast Trak at Elkader and the ride will leave at 10:30 AM. They plan on riding rain or shine. Stops this year will be in Guttenberg, Sherill, Colesburg and ends in Garber. Our Chapter s 17 th annual Rockton Chicken Run will be Sunday June 5 th. We will meet at Monona Kwik Star at 9:30 Am and ride at 10:00. This is always one of our best attended rides. On June 12 th is the annual Winneshiek County Hospice Ride. This is a non-chapter ride that we encourage our members to support. All proceeds go to benefit the Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice. It is a self-guided ride that starts and ends at the Inwood in Spillville. Last bike out at 11AM and last bike in at 4 PM. I am thinking about June 26 th as a possible date to reschedule the Spring Membership ride that didn t happen. I have to see what s happening with my personal ride schedule first to find out if I have that day free. Since there won t be another newsletter before that date I will have to send out a notice by if it goes. July 9 th is the 3 rd annual Combat Veteran s benefit ride. It begins and ends in Elkport with stops in Guttenberg, Wadena, Edgewood and Millville. It departs at 11:00 AM. July 24 th will be a Chapter ride to the Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa from West Union. More info will be in the next newsletter. The remainder of July and August are still open but I m hopeful we can come up with something yet. Please be thinking about some ride destinations. If you have been to an eatery that you liked let us know about it. We ll see about planning a ride there. If you haven t joined us on a ride yet, please put it on your todo list for this year. We always have a great time and our rides always end with a meal. My Director s Deal will run all season long. Anyone joining us for their first Chapter ride will get a free meal, compliments of the Director. If you know anyone who is thinking about joining the chapter, maybe this will be enough to get them to commit. No more news so have an awesome day and remember: A man can be a fool and not know it, unless he s married. Happy Riding, Steve Trumblee, Chapter Director smtrumblee@neitel.net

Secretary s Report / Chapter minutes May 14, 2016 Call to Order Director Steve Trumblee called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM with 8 members present.

Assistant Director Nothing to report Treasurer Randy Ellis gave the Treasurer s report with a balance of $2012.36.

Liaison Upcoming events LOH none Head Road Captain Absent Safety - Absent Activities Officer June 14-18 Father s Day Week June 5 th Rockton Chicken Run June

Meet at Casey s in West Union. See all upcoming events for rides. Editor Please submit any pictures or ideas for articles.

4 Secretary s Report / Chapter minutes May 14, 2016 Call to Order Director Steve Trumblee called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM with 8 members present. Secretary Motion was made to approve the April minutes as printed in the newsletter. Motion made by Daryl, seconded by Randy Ellis. Motion carried. Assistant Director Nothing to report Treasurer Randy Ellis gave the Treasurer s report with a balance of $ Membership Officer Randy Ellis reported that we have 42 paid current members. Liaison Upcoming events LOH none Head Road Captain Absent Safety - Absent Activities Officer June Father s Day Week June 5 th Rockton Chicken Run June 12 Hospice Ride Spillville June 25 Beach Bash July 9 Open house Hog Days of Summer July 24 Anamosa Museum, lunch at Scotters Bar and Grill. Meet at Casey s in West Union. See all upcoming events for rides. Editor Please submit any pictures or ideas for articles. You can those to: chinton@nfv.k12.ia.us Director Any ideas for rides are welcome. Sept 3 Patriot Ride more info to come next month. Door prize won by Sandy Bishop. Next meeting June 11 th at 11:00 am Dealership. Motion to adjourn meeting by Randy R. Seconded by Jan Ellis. Adjourned at 11:40 PM Respectfully submitted, Sandy Evanson, Secretary

Leading a Chapter Ride Interested in leading a chapter ride? Here are some helpful tips. Take the group somewhere you like to ride, including your local area roads.

5 Leading a Chapter Ride Interested in leading a chapter ride? Here are some helpful tips. Take the group somewhere you like to ride, including your local area roads. You might know many of them, but other riders may be less familiar with them. Any destination will need to accommodate a group generally numbering around 30 riders, with parking for the same. We have many scenic roads in the tri-state area, but keep in mind, many are rough in places or may have road construction. It is always a good idea to pre-ride the route for a road check and to get an idea of travel time, and possible stops along the way for a rest/fuel. Remember with a group, not everyone rides at the same pace. It is helpful to have a short meeting before the ride to brief the riders on the day s route and the pace at which you will be riding. Ride captains can help if your biker bunch is too big to safely ride in one group. The ride captain should also know the route in case the group is separated. If you are going to keep the group together, it is best to look ahead, plan ahead, and watch traffic as you are riding for the group. Check to see that the destination will welcome a group of hungry bikers, and that they are open on the day and time your ride will be there. It is a good idea to call with a head count before the ride leaves and make reservations for the group prior to the ride. If you will be leading the group back, make sure everyone knows of your plan. If some riders are not riding back, know who is in your return group. The idea of a ride is to have fun. If you want to set up a ride and need help, I am more than willing to help however I can. Our group seems to believe the motto Live to ride, Ride to eat. Submitted by Daryl Hinton Chapter Officers Director....Steve Trumblee Ass t Director..Quentin Quandahl Secretary..Sandy Evanson Treasurer..Randy Ellis Head Road Captain Al Adney Activities...Daryl Hinton Safety. Dave Eick Photographer..Robin Eick Membership. Randy Ellis Liaison..Daryl Hinton LOH.open Editor. Cyndy Hinton The Northeast Iowa Chapter newsletter is the official not for profit monthly publication of the NEI Waukon Chapter, and is a service for H.O.G. Chapter members. Submission of materials by all members is encouraged. News articles, travel stories, cartoons (in good taste), recipes, for sale items, etc. are welcome. Your submissions should be ed to the director or the editor by the 20 th of each month. This newsletter is published by the Northeast Iowa Chapter of Harley Owners Group, Chapter # Harley Davidson Inc., Waukon Harley Davidson and the Northeast Iowa HOG Chapter make no claims to the accuracy of the material presented in this newsletter. Copyright 1996 by the Northeast Iowa Chapter of Harley Owners Group. Material from this newsletter may only be reprinted by other Harley Owners Groups in their publications or newsletters without requesting permission. All others must obtain prior authorization from the Northeast Iowa HOG Chapter.

Official newsletter for the Northeast Iowa Waukon H.O.G. Chapter, established 1990

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