CENTRAL OKLAHOMA #1 HOG March Director s Chat. By David Wiist, Director

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1 Central Oklahoma #1 Harley Owners Group H.O.G. PENS Chapter No Sponsored by Bryan Harley- Davidson 2624 N Moore Ave. Moore, OK (405) What s Happening Dinner rides Sunday, March 11, Johnny s Route 66 Hamburgers, El Reno, Valero; 1/1:30 Saturday, March 24, 3MR Bryan, H-D, (2:00/2:30) Saturday, April 14, Spinozzi s, 12/12:30, Moore Library, 225 S. Howard, (N. of 4th & I-35) Friday, April 20, First evening ride; of the year Mustang Mandarin, Valero; 6:30/7 Note: Chapter events mentioned here are subject to change. For current information about a chapter event, call: Chapter hot line (405) Big events Saturday, March 3 Blazers Hockey Night Face-off 7:35 p.m. Chapter members are FREE ($12 if you reserve and are a no show ). March 16 18, H.O.G. Primary Officers Training -MGM, Las Vegas Saturday, April 14 Safety Seminar 10 a.m. Moore Public Library, N. of I-35, off 4th street, Moore Saturday rides meet at Bryan Harley-Davidson; Sunday and evening rides meet at Valero. 1:/1:30 = meet 1:00, leave 1:30; 1:30/2 = meet 1:30, leave 2:00; 6:30/7=meet at 6:30, leave at 7:00 and so forth. Director s Chat By David Wiist, Director Welcome to March! May you and yours enjoy an early spring (we hope) with sprinkles of green (St. Patrick s Day), a sporting March madness, and the beginning (yawn) of Daylight Savings Time. Hopefully, the winter ice has finally melted away and you can at least get the garage door open wide enough to drag out the bike. I know we had a few days in February to ride (emphasis on few), but at least you got to ride. With daylight savings time approaching, maybe the evening hours will allow for some cool & clear spring riding. If you haven t been by Bryan Harley-Davidson yet, your Rewards Card is still waiting for you. All you need to do is show up and collect it. Longhorn Trails By Jeff Scroggins Activities Officer OK, I admit it. I m spoiled. I wanted weather in January and February like we ve had the past couple of years. This time last month I was thinking, goodbye January, Activities welcome Officer February. I WRONG! I m glad to have February in the rear view and hope that looking into March brings miles. This year s Cabin Fever Poker Run really will have some meaning this year! And speaking of Cabin Fever, April 15 is fast approaching and will be right on top of us before we know it. Volunteers are still needed for almost all stops. If you haven t signed up on the volunteer sheet please contact me and I ll get you signed up. This event helps qualify you for the new Volunteer of the Year Award. We also need door prizes. Please, don t be bashful. Ask for donations from the businesses you frequent. They are usually Just by being a Chapter Member, you have already received 50 points. And by investing in the VIP program, you can earn another 100 points. The card is FREE, so get by Bryan s and pick up your card. The more you spend, the more you can start earning today! The 14 th Annual Cabin Fever Run Return to Red Rock Canyon is in full swing. I know that Jeff, your Activities Officer, is hard at it--going through all the motions of planning and staging this annual fund-raising event. The ride is scheduled for April 15, 2007, starting a Bryan H-D and ending at Red Rock Canyon in Hinton, OK. The overall ride is about 140+ miles through southern & western Oklahoma. Informational flyers and registration forms are available at Bryan s and in this newsletter. You can also pick up information and forms at the Chapter meeting and on the Chapter website ( Want to help out? Then contact Jeff and let him know you are willing Continued on page 4 happy to contribute something as cheap advertising. Most importantly, however, is that you participate in the poker run itself. This is our major fund raiser for the year. A weak turnout forces us to cut back on chapter paid events and can hog tie us (no pun intended) come time for our annual Christmas party bash. Your participation in Cabin Fever XIV is sincerely needed. So be sure and reserve April 15 on your calendar. We have a great route of 147 miles heading south, west and then north to end up at Red Rock Canyon State Park. Adding to the return of tradition, Junebug is going to do another chapter group photo with us in front of the wall. You won t want to miss out on being in this shot. Registration forms are available everywhere and the first 250 to pre-register will get a Cabin Fever XIV (Continued on page 3) Page 1

2 ATTACH YOUR PATCH This service brought to you by CENTRAL OKLAHOMA #1 H.O.G CHAPTER Ladies of Harley We will sew your patch on denim or leather vests, chaps, and lightweight jackets. Patches up to 6 wide $5 3 on the same garment $10 6 inches plus $7 (very difficult patches may be more) We are unable to sew on your heavyweight coats, and we do not do repairs or alterations. LOH Noise by Cindy Barghols-Copeland Ladies of Harley Coordinator The ground hog said spring is coming. So, WHEN, I ask...when? I know we are all getting antsy for the real riding season to begin. I hope one of the first things you put on your calendar is the Chapter overnighter to Tahlequah, OK on May 19 & 20th. We will ride Rt 66 to Bristow for lunch and then on to Tahlequah. We have a great dinner planned for us that evening with Casinos and a night ride. Sunday morning we can all sleep in a little and meet for a scrumptious brunch before heading back to OKC through Gore and Checotah. This is a relaxing, easy ride we can do to get ourselves back in the biker groove for a great summer of riding. Pay in advance with cash or check made out to Central OK #1 H.O.G. Please write L.O.H. on the memo line. Phone number will be taken and we will contact you for delivery/pick up. All proceeds to benefit our H.O.G. chapter Ride to Support Area Children We have been invited to ride to Lawton on Saturday, March 31, to show support for Area II Adoption Unit, which includes Cleveland County. They are having an adoption party for teens, who are part of the 2500 children in OKDHS custody currently awaiting adoptive homes. We will meet at Oklahoma City Community College on South May at 9:00, arriving in Lawton around 11. The party, which is themed 'An Island of Possibilities', will be held at the Dr. J.L. Davenport Family Life Center in Lawton from 10am until 2pm. The carnival-type atmosphere will allow families interested in adoption to meet teens who are waiting to be adopted. They can play games and eat lunch together. Anyone who is interested, please come along and join us for this ride. Contact person is Jud and Linda Webster s daughter, Robin Gibson, Adoption Specialist, Cleveland & Garvin Counties, Get ready for the Cabin Fever Poker run on Apr. 15. LOH will be having a bake sale at the store during registration and again at the final stop. Please get out your cookbooks, find your favorite goodies and plan to share them with the riders. We ask the entire chapter to help us out by providing a wonderful assortment of bake sale items. Please bring your donations to the store before registration begins and have them individually wrapped and priced to sell. We would hate for anyone to start their ride on an empty stomach! We are collecting member info for our next chapter directory which will be distributed in April. Remember this very important fact...if you wish to receive this informative item, you must include yourself in the directory. HOG does not allow distribution of chapter member info unless you are willing to share yours. The final deadline for info to be submitted is at the chapter meeting on March 14. None will be accepted after that date. See you there. Patches Quilt raffle tickets are on sale now. These throws will be given as a set to one winner at the Spring Fling on May 5, The next Ladies Night will be on Tuesday, Mar. 27. We will meet at Bodensee Frozen Custard Shoppe at 6:30 p.m. We are looking for a few good biker chics to join us. We have a lot to do this year. We need your help. Page 2

3 The Gator s Den By Frank Gator Smith Safety Officer Hi Guys and Gals, hope everyone is staying warm this winter. It won t be long until we enter our springtime riding season. So, it s about time we start getting our scooters in tip-top condition for the year ahead. Also, now would be a great time to consider working on your personal riding skills. If you have not attended an Approved Motorcycle Training Course or it has been a while since you last attended training, why not take the opportunity to refresh your skills. Upon successful completion of training you will be eligible for a $50.00 coupon which may be applied towards national H.O.G. renewal, H.O.G. or H-D Merchandise, or Fly & Ride motorcycle rentals. Limited to reimbursement for one course annually. Most insurance companies will provide a discount for completion of an approved course. I ve included the schedule for the 1 st half of 07 for the Oklahoma Rider Education Program. They have 3 programs available for your consideration. Basic Riders Course - $150 Fee, 2 Days, motorcycle furnished Experienced Riders Course - $60 Fee, 1 Day, use your own motorcycle Co-Riders Course - $35 Fee For more information you may visit their website, okrider.com or call Ride Safe, Ride Often and Have FUN!!! Gator Longhorn Trails (Continued from page 1) ride pin plus two free door prize tickets. That s right; two free chances at those two $500 Grand Door Prizes courtesy of Bryan Harley-Davidson. Of course you ll be able to purchase additional tickets at an improved price from previous years. April 15 isn t the only date to mark on your calendar. Back up a bit and mark these: March 11, Sunday, Johnny s Rte. 66 Hamburgers in El Reno (1:00/1:30). First day of daylight savings time. Forget to adjust your clock and we ve got a nice wardrobe addition for you! March 24, Saturday, the first ever 3MR (2:00/2:30) Planned as a medium length ride but weather could force a direct route and fairly short. You won t know the destination until time to mount up, but you already know you ll have a great time and some very fine ethnic food. April 14, Saturday, Safety meeting at Moore Library (10:00-12) This meeting is open to all chapter members. Frank Gator Smith has some great information lined up for all of us. Following the safety meeting, April 14, Saturday, Spinozi s (12:00/12:30) Ride departs from Moore Library. April 15, Sunday, Cabin Fever XIV-Return to Red Rock, 1 st bike out at 9:30 departing from Bryan Harley-Davidson. April 20, Friday, Mustang Mandarin, Mustang (6:30/7:00) The first Friday night ride of Don t forget these rides depart from Valero. April 22, Rain date for Cabin Fever XIV, We also have some of May planned out, but not entirely. Thus far here s what we have: May 5, Saturday, Spring Fling (8:00/8:30) Official chapter ride to the State HOG Rally Committee s Spring Fling in Ponca City. This is also an event for which you can receive points on the chapter s ABC s of OK 2007 Touring contest. Additional benefits and a great time are in store. May 11, Friday, Destination to be Determined, 6:30/7. May 19-20, Saturday & Sunday, LOH has organized an overnighter to Tahlequah, OK. Check the LOH article for details. May 20, Sunday, destination & time to be determined. We will have a chapter ride for those that aren t able to make it to Tahlequah. Oklahoma City Class Schedules 2007 Basic Rider Course Schedule Class begins promptly at 8 AM and will finish around 5 PM each day Classes denoted (T-F) are Thursday-Friday Classes March 3-4 March March March 31-April 1 April April (T-F) April April May 5-6 May (T-F) May M ay May (T-F) May June 2-3 June 7-8 (T-F) June 8-9 June June (T-F) June June 30-July 1 July 7-8 July (T-F) 2007 Experienced Rider Course Schedule Class begins promptly at 8 AM and will finish around 4 PM each day March 3 April 14 April 28 May 12 May 26 June 9 June 23 July 14 To enroll in a class, call or visit their website, okrider.com May 26, Saturday, Chuckwagon Feast (9:00/9:30) We re headed to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame to chow down on old-west style chuckwagon grub. This event will have an admission fee of $14. This includes entry into the Western Heritage Museum, entertainment and a bowl to eat as much as you want from any/all of the 12 chuckwagons. The Food Network rates this as the number 1 food festival in the United States. If you can t wear your ridin boots all day, then bring along a change of shoes. Nothin like riding a steel horse to an old west event! We ll be parking in the paved lot and riding the shuttle down the hill to the festivities. That s what I call a crammed calendar! Longer rides will start filling the calendar as weather improves. Soon we ll be headed to the far southwest part of the state, south into Texas, far west and far east/southeast. So keep cussin the weatherman, and know that better riding days are ahead. See you on the trails, Longhorn Page 3

4 Director s Chat 2007 Officers Director: David Wiist ; (C) dwiist@cox.net Asst. Director: John Beal ; (C) johnb1@tds.net Secretary: Becky Hammer ; (C) mbhammer@cox.net Treasurer: Cindy Hudson ; wrongwayhud@cox.net Activities: Jeff Scroggins ; (C) j.scroggins@cox.net Membership: Irene Cantu ; (C) Editor: Linda Webster ; (C) linwebs@cox.net Continued from page 1 to volunteer for this event. We need plenty of volunteers for a successful event. In addition, you will get to meet some great folks with the same interests as you. Speaking of volunteers, your Chapter officers want to try a little something different this year. We know what it is like to continually volunteer and give of your time & talents to make things work out successfully. We, your Chapter officers, would like to give a little something back. This year all volunteers participating in Chapter & Dealership events will be considered for Volunteer of the Year recognition. The qualifications are simple, just be willing to give of your time & talents to help make the Chapter and Dealer events run smoothly. Your name, times and events will be recorded and voted on at the end of the year. Chapter Officers are not eligible for this award, so all Chapter members who love to hang out and participate in riding and having fun are called upon to step up. Who knows, you may be Historian: Lyn Sanders ; (C) lsanders5@cox.net LOH: Cindy Copeland ; (C) cbarghols@nrh-ok.com Webmaster: Jodi Mooney ; Butterfly1122@cox.net Photo: Dennis Carroll (C) junebug69@cox.net Safety Officer: Frank Smith , (C) gfs3@swbell.net Road Captains: Tedd Lash , (C) tlash@cox.net Johnny Baker , (C) johnnie.baker@tinker.af.mil Mike Bollinger , (C) mikebo1123@sbcglobal.net considered as the Volunteer of the Year for Central Oklahoma #1 and Bryan Harley-Davidson. Good luck! If you haven t received the latest, then maybe you are not on the list! What am I talking about? I am talking about the NEW Bryan Harley-Davidson E-newsletter which made its debut in mid-february. The Bryan Harley-Davidson Storm Watch Advisory was sent out to about subscribers. This E-newsletter, a first for Bryan H-D, is a great way to reach its customer base with one-of-akind messaging and informational broadcasts. It s very easy to get, just go to and sign up on the home page icon. You can also fill out an Bryan H-D. So if you want to keep up with what s going on with the dealership before it hits the daily blogs, sign up now and be one step further informed. Until next time we re all in this together cause it s all about the ride Ridin Rooster Larry Burgess , (C) lburgess@ .usps.gov Chris Copeland ; (C) Jimmy.copeland@tinker.af.mil Ira Frame ; (C) daprez@cox.net Dave Herman , (C) hogtied@sbcglobal.net Al Hudson ; (C) Otis Mooney , (C) fourmoons@cox.net Walt Pierce , (C) sooner1958@cox.net Terry Weaver ; (C) hdroadweaver@aol.com Troy Williams ; twilliams44@cox.net What s Happening April 15 CABIN FEVER RETURN TO RED ROCK (this is our main fund raiser for the year, so please invite all your friends to make this ride) Meetings March Officers meeting: March 6; 6:00, IHOP - Bricktown March Chapter meeting: March 14; 7:00 (6:30 if you want to eat) Willow Creek Golf & Country Club LOH (Ladies of Harley); Tuesday, March 27; 6:30, Bodensee Yogurt, S.W. 89th and Western April Officers Meeting: April 3, 6 p.m.-ihop, Bricktown April Chapter Meeting; April 11, 7:00 (6:30 if you want to eat) Willow Creek Golf & Country Club LOH (Ladies of Harley); Tuesday, April 24; 6:30, Bodensee Yogurt, S.W. 89th and Western Deadline for information for next month s newsletter is April 15 If you would like a special occasion, getwell wish, or other item listed in this newsletter, please send to Linda Webster, 2407 S. Miles, El Reno, OK 73036; ; Page 4

5 Everyone who knows Dennis Junebug Carroll, are well aware of how he takes pride in being on top of the latest technology. We all benefit when he uses his tremendous talent on his high powered digital camera. Recently, there was an occasion when the best technology failed him. On February 3, our Activities Officer called for volunteers to help plan this year s Cabin Fever poker run. Several s went out announcing the time and place of this meeting, which was to be held at a restaurant in Moore, just off the I-35 service road. Even though this place was only a few blocks from his home, Dennis ended up on the other side of the city. It seems that when Dennis plugged the information into his GPS, it sent him to a restaurant of the same name, only in Yukon, instead of Moore. The said to go to the west side of I-35. Apparently Dennis followed those directions a little too vigorously, and went WAY west. Or maybe Dennis needs a lesson or two on his GPS. At any rate, wearing Grand Foo-Pah Award the newly re-designed, colorful Foo-Pah vest for a month just might serve as a reminder that technology can t always be trusted. And sometimes instead of a G-P-S, a person is better off relying on common sense and an old fashioned M-A-P. Welcome, New Members! Tommy Green - OKC Gary Fink, Tuttle Norman Seide, Moore Guy Lowman, Harrah Monty Thomas, Tinker AFB William & Tammy Tyer, Ardmore Greg Torres, Mustang Jack & Linda Jones, OKC, Here s why you might need to put on another layer!! March, 2007 Calender of Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Blazers Hockey Night Face-off 7:35 p.m Officers meeting: 6:00 IHOP Bricktown Dinner Ride Johnny s Route 66 Hamburgers, El Reno, Valero; 1/1: Chapter meeting: 7:00 Willow Creek Golf & Country Club H.O.G. Primary Officers Training MGM, Las Vegas 17 H.O.G. Primary Officers Training MGM, Las Vegas 18 H.O.G. Primary Officers Training MGM, Las Vegas Dinner Ride 3MR Bryan, H-D, (2:00/2:30) LOH meeting (Ladies of Harley); 6:30 Bodensee Yogurt, S.W. 89th and Western Unofficial ride to Lawton OKC Commun. College on S. May, 9/9:30 Page 5

6 Dinner Ride - Cattleman s Steak House, Jan. 28, 2007 Captain s Log By Al Hudson, Road Captain What/Destination: Cattleman s Steak House, 1309 S. Agnew, OKC What was the route: We left Valero and took 59 th to Shields, went north to I-240, then to I-44. From there we took 29 th to Agnew. Road Captains: Lead: Al Hudson; Sweep: Chris Copeland How many went: We had 36 members and one guest riding 10 cages and 10 motorcycles. How the weather was: 38 to 40 degrees, but sunny with a cold wind. Menu favorites: Steaks and giant burgers Worth a return trip: Most definitely Yes! Incidents (funny, interesting, informative or otherwise noteworthy) that made this ride memorable: Excellent food, superb service and great conversations were shared by all. Thanks to everyone that braved the cold and came out to make this dinner ride another great event. Page 6

7 Dinner ride to Pioneer Pies, Feb. 10, 2007 Captain s log by Otis Mooney, Road Captain What/Destination: Pioneer Pies I-240 and S Penn When: February 10, 2007 What was the route: SW 104 th (N 27 th ) West to Penn. Penn North to I-240. West on I-240 service road to Pioneer Pies. Road Captains: Otis Mooney, Chris Copeland, and Terry Weaver How many went: 19 How the weather was: Cold and cloudy Menu favorites: The pies and the stew and Grammy s Meatloaf. Also the Cains fresh ground coffee was quite popular. Worth a return trip: Yes Incidents (funny, interesting, informative or otherwise noteworthy) that made this ride memorable: Five brave souls rode even though it was quite cold. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and I think most would go again. Page 7

8 Central Oklahoma #1 Harley Owners Group Bryan Harley-Davidson 2624 N Moore Avenue Moore, OK Phone Toll free CENTRAL OKLAHOMA #1 H.O.G. PENS Monthly newsletter Let s meet WILLOW CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB OKLAHOMA CITY 6501 S Country Club Drive (Go to SW 64 and Pennsylvania and turn west; you ll run right into it) 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Ride your bike, get a chance for a FREE dinner. Tell a fun story on your friend or foe, THEY may get to wear the GRAND FOO-PAH award. Page 8