2018 S.N.H.O.G. Officers Director: Randy Roberts randy@snhoglv.com Assistant Director: Dirk Smith dirk@snhoglv.com Secretary: Debbie Dartois debbie@snhoglv.com Treasurer: Gretchen Preston gretchen@snhoglv.com Lead Road Captain: Ron Peterson ron@snhoglv.com THE SILVER EAGLE NEWS SOUTHERN NEVADA HARLEY OWNERS GROUP Dealer Representative: Steve Ritchey steve@snhoglv.com February 2018 History of Harley Davidson Congratulations to Rod Rodriguez for winning last month s question! This month s question on the history of Harley Davidson is Many celebrities have been seen on Harley Davidson s over the years. In 1956 a young Elvis Presley was featured on the cover of Harley Davidson s magazine. What was the magazine called? Page 1
Director s Saddle Hello fellow SNHOG members!! Can you believe that January is over and February is upon us!!! It won t be long and Spring will be here! We ve had fantastic riding weather so far and had huge turnouts for the Hair of the HOG ride, Over the Hump to Pahrump ride and also the Frosty Balls Poker run! It has been great to see all of the new people and really nice to see some of our members that haven t ridden with us in a while!!! As we move forward in to 2018 I would like to remind all of you that we have some great rides scheduled and also some cool overnighters planned. As a matter of fact, we have our annual San Diego overnighter in February and the rooms are booking up quickly. If you are planning on coming with us on that trip, I highly recommend that you get your reservation asap. At the December and January General membership meetings, we asked the entire group to provide some ride ideas and we have implemented quite a few, so Thank you for your assistance on that! Steve Ritchey, our Chapter Manager was kind enough to provide some Motorcycle Safety Training for our Road Captains and they allowed Dirk (Assistant Director) and myself to attend. The message of the day was Stay Focused and aware of your surroundings at all times! This actually applies to all of our motorcycle riding community. January has been a busy month for our Chapter Officers and we have made numerous changes. I know that Change is not always easy, but it is necessary and I appreciate the support that has been given during this time! I m looking forward to a wonderful 2018 and would like to invite all of you to try and join us for the Chapter Rides, Overnighters and Meet and Eats. See you on the Road!!! Randy Roberts Page 2
Attend the next General Membership Meeting to get the latest Motorcycle Safety information from your Lead Road Captain Page 3
February 2018 LVHD Las Vegas Harley Davidson: 5191 Las Vegas Blvd RRHD Red Rock Harley Davidson: 2260 S Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel & Casino: I-15 South/ Blue Diamond Road ABD Albertson s Shopping Center: Clue Diamond/ Decatur ABC Albertson s Shopping Center: Boulder City ISK Iron Skillet: I-15 North/ Speedway Exit ANW Albertson s Northwest: Farm Rd off US95/ Durango Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Chilly Buns Poker Run 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Super Bowl LII Primary Board Meeting 6:00pm LVHD Road Captain Meeting 6:00pm Rum Runner 9:00am RRHD Muddy River Loop & RRHD Mardi Gras Kick-Off 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 General Membership Meeting 6:30pm RRHD All Officer Meeting 6:00pm Rum Runner 9:00am ISK San Diego Double Overnighter 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 San Diego Return from San Diego Presidents Day Speedo s Mid Week Ride 9:00am SILHC Meet-n-Eat Dillinger s Boulder City 6:30pm 7:00am SILHC 25 26 27 28 LOH Sweetheart Ride to Pirate s Cove 9:00am SILHC Page 4
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February HOG Calls RRHD s 4th Annual Chilly Buns Run - Saturday, February 3rd Registration: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Location: RRHD We are going to take this poker run together. Pre-register early at www.redrockharley.com There will be over $2,000 in PRIZES! Tattoo Tequila will be there! Come enjoy the Hot Chili & Live Music! Over 100 miles of scenic riding. The $25 entry fee includes door prize ticket, lunch, and run pin. (Run pin to the first 200 2entries). Muddy River Loop & RRHD Mardi Gras Kick-Off - Saturday, February 10th Hugs-n-handshakes: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Location: ISK We will take a nice leisurely ride known as the Muddy River Loop which encompasses Moapa Valley, Overton, and even beautiful views of Lake Mead. We will return to the dealership to help launch the Mardi Gras party. General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, February 13th Merchandise Table Open: 5:30 pm Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30 pm Meeting: 6:30 pm Location: RRHD Come out and hear what s new and exciting with SNHOG. Attendance is one good way to show your support. Ambassadors are needed for the 50/50 and meeting tickets as well as greeting new members. There is always some kind of goodies to enjoy after the meeting. San Diego Ca. Double Overnighter - Saturday, February 17th - Monday, February 19th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00 am Briefing: 6:45 am Leave: 7:00 am Location: SILHC Hotel: Best Western - Hacienda Hotel 4041 Harney St. San Diego, CA 922110 619-298-4707 This trip we will travel down south to beautiful San Diego. Our hotel is nestled in the middle of old San Diego. Old Town San Diego is considered the birthplace of California. San Diego is the site of the first permanent Spanish settlement in California. It was here in 1769, that Father Junipero Serra came to establish the very first mission in the chain of 21 missions that were to be the cornerstone of California s colonization. Father Serra s mission and Presido were built on a hillside overlooking what is currently known as Old Town San Diego. There is so much more history here to mention then space allows. Come on Lets Ride and check it out for ourselves. See you there! Page 6
Speedo s Mid-Week Ride Tuesday, February 21st Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Location: SILHC Join Speedo and his mid-week riders as they ride off to the lands unknown. This is a very fun, casual and some would say, unsupervised ride. Well for the most part! We are sure that it will be somewhere outside the city, will be fun, and may even involve food! Meet-n-Eat Thursday, February 22nd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Place: Dillinger Food and Drinkery 1224 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 Located in the heart of historic downtown Boulder City, NV, they offer a diverse menu featuring gourmet borders and craft delights. Come join us for some mouth-watering food and the friendly service. Ladies Of Harley Sweetheart Ride to Pirate s Cove Sunday, February 25th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Place: SILHC This is a nice little ride down to this quaint resort along the Colorado River. All are welcome on this Sweetheart ride. All the ladies ride free and for your gentlemen who wish to ride along, we ask you to donate $5 to the charity account. We will enjoy a nice meal together before heading back to Vegas. This is a must see area. Beautiful scenery and nice friends to enjoy a ride and a meal. 10 Commandments Of Riding 1. Be on Time 2. Be Prepared 3. Give a Helping Hand 4. Communicate Intentions 5. Think of Others 6. Carry Your Own Gear 7. Watch Where You Park 8. Be Rider Aware 9. Have Fun 10.Ride Safe Page 7
March 2018 LVHD Las Vegas Harley Davidson: 5191 Las Vegas Blvd RRHD Red Rock Harley Davidson: 2260 S Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel & Casino: I-15 South/ Blue Diamond Road ABD Albertson s Shopping Center: Clue Diamond/ Decatur ABC Albertson s Shopping Center: Boulder City ISK Iron Skillet: I-15 North/ Speedway Exit ANW Albertson s Northwest: Farm Rd off US95/ Durango Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Death Valley National Park & Long Street 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Grape Street Restaurant Festival Plaza Dr. 11:00am Primary Board Meeting 6:00pm LVHD Road Captain Meeting 6:00pm Rum Runner 9:00am ABD Shoot N Scoot LVMPD Poker Run 9:00am RRHD 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LOH Luncheon General Membership Meeting Return from Kingman 6:30pm LVHD Kingman Overnighter 10:00am ABC 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Meet-n-Eat Speedo s Mid- Week Ride BJ s Restaurant & Brew House Charleston Blvd. 6:30pm 9:00am ISK 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nelson s Landing 10:00 am ABC Evening Ride North Shore Loop 7:00pm ISK Page 8
March HOG Calls Death Valley National Park & Long Street Saturday, March 3rd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Location: ABD Come out and ride with us. Longstreet Hotel & Casino is where we ll travel to and have lunch together. Then, off to Death Valley National Park. Death Valley straddles eastern California and parts of western Nevada. It s known for Titus Canyon, Badwater Basin Flats, which is the lowest spot in North America at 282 feet below-sea-level and Daunte s Point at 5,475 feet, the most breathtaking viewpoint in the park. The park s 3.3 million acres encompasses mountain-size sand dunes, below sea level salt flats, mysterious singing rocks, and colorful sandstone canyons. Death Valley is the land of extremes. Shoot N Scoot LVMPD Poker Run Saturday, March 10th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Location: RRHD The event is a unique take =on the classic Poker Run. All who wish to participate are welcome, with or without a motorcycle. The Poker Run has a prize of $500! You will have the opportunity to shoot for some of your cards. Weapons and ammo will be provided. The final stop of the Run will host an After Party where food and drinks will be provided. A Raffle will be held at the After Party. You do not need to be present to win. We hope to see you there. Have fun and ride safe! Ladies Of Harley Luncheon Sunday, March 11th Lunch: 11:00 am Location: Grape Street Restaurant 2120 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas NV 89135 Calling all lady riders and passengers!!! Come join us as we enjoy lunch together and get to know each other a little better. It s sure to be a great time. General Membership Meeting Tuesday, March 13th Merchandise Table Open: 5:30 pm Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30 pm Meeting: 6:30 pm Location: LVHD It s meeting night at LVHD. Come early to shop for new Harley gear or a shiny new part for your bike. Whichever it is LVHD will have it for you. Afterwards, come on upstairs to hear about the latest news and happenings going on in and around SNHOG. You could be one of the luck meeting ticket winners. Be sure to pick up some of those needed HOG patches, pins, or even a cap to show your pride and represent SNHOG. Don t forget to answer the trivia question. See you there! Page 9
Kingman Overnighter Saturday, March 17th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 9:00 am Briefing: 9:45 am Leave: 10:00 am Location: ABC Hotel: Quality Inn 1400 E. Andy Devine Ave. Kingman, AZ 86401 928-753-4747 We will make the short ride down to Kingman AZ., which is also known as, The Heart of Historic Route 66. Known by this because it s located in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 still in existence. We can go to the historic downtown district featuring homes and businesses built in the early 1900 s, including the Powerhouse Visitors Center, Kingman Army Airfield Museum and the award-winning Mohave Museum of History & Arts. It is sure to be a fun overnight stay. Meet-n-Eat, BJ s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Wednesday, March 21st Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Location: BJ s Restaurant & Brewhouse 10840 W Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89135 This month we are meeting in the West but not to worry, we will be in your neck of the woods real soon. Until then, if you want great food, fun, and friendship in a great atmosphere in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, you ll love BJ s. Won t you come for a relaxing evening filled with food, drinks, and laughter with your SNHOG family! Speedo s Mid-Week Ride Thursday, March 22nd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00 am Briefing: 8:45 am Leave: 9:00 am Location: ISK This is a fun ride that will take off to places unknown to anyone other than Speedo. His rides are always fun and generally involve eating good food somewhere outside of the general city limits. Come out and be a mid-week rider. Nelson s Landing Sunday, March 25th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 9:00 am Briefing: 9:45 am Leave: 10:00 am Location: ABC Pack your lunch and lets go for a Sunday ride out of Nelson which was originally called Eldorado in 1175. The town was the site of one of the first major gold strikes in Nevada and one of the biggest mining booms in state history. The site for Nelson s Landing, is located about 5 miles east of Nelson. The original site washed into Lake Mohave after a flash flood in September 1974. While at Nelson, hopefully we can take a tour of one of the oldest, richest, and most famous gold mines in Southern Nevada, the Techatticup Mine is the Eldorado Canyon. Tours are $15.00/ person with a minimum of 4 people and must be booked in advance. Evening Ride North Shore Loop Friday March 30th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00 pm Briefing: 6:45 pm Leave: 7:00 pm Location: ISK Join our director, Randy on his first evening ride for 2018. We will be riding that very familiar route we call the North Shore Loop. We could travel though places such as Moapa Valley, Overton, Valley of Fire, and even picturesque Lake Mead. Page 10
OVERNIGHT TRIPS 2018 Palm Springs, Ca January 27th San Diego, Ca February 17th-19th Kingman AZ March 17th Hotel: Vagabond Inn 1699 S Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, Ca 92264 760-325-7211 Rate: 116 + tax Code: SNHOG Book by: Jan 5th +++++++++++++ Hotel: Best Western Plus- Hacienda Hotel 4041 Harney Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-298-4707 Rate: 139.00+ tax Code: SNHOG Book by: January 19th ++++++++++++++ Hotel: Quality Inn 1400 Andy Devine Ave Kingman, AZ 86401 928-753-4747 Rate: 49.00 + Tax = 57.02 Code: SNHOG Book by: March 1st ++++++++++++++ Sierra Vista AZ April 13-15th Carson City/Tahoe May 26-28th Brian Head/Cedar City June 23rd Hotel Hotel: TBD Hotel: TBD Rate: Rate: Rate: Code: Book by: +++++++++++++++ Code: Book by: ++++++++++++++++ Code: Book by: +++++++++++++++ Page 11
ALL AC TIV E S.N. H.O.G. MEMBER S 10% OFF H.O.G. DEALERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAM DISCOUNT* can be used on MotorClothes & Collectibles, Genuine Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories, & General Merchandise. ADDITION BENEFITS: $25 BIRTHDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE will be sent to you at the address the dealership has on file. $69.95* H.O.G. VIP OIL CHANGE Discount. G with dealership tire purchase, * TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Page 12
February Birthdays Joseph Berk // 2.04 Magali Smith // 2.05 Arthur Flores // 2.06 Paul Tillotson // 2.07 Sonya Gale // 2.08 Santiago Jim Porto // 2.12 Anthony Corte // 2.15 Logan Kiplinger // 2.16 John Prudhont // 2.18 Raynaldo Buff Gloria Jr. // 2.20 Daniel Dan Wood // 2.21 Paul Smith // 2.26 James D. Berry III // 2.27 Page 13
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Member Spotlight In this month s newsletter we asked some chapter members to fill out a questionnaire form to get to know them more. This month s Member Spotlight are James Bennett and Cathie Gaffney. James Bennett and cathie Gaffney What do you ride? 2011 Harley Trike How long have you been riding? 35 years / 6 years What is the best upgrade you have done to your trike? Adding Cathie on the back. What would you tell someone who might be considering joining the chapter? Friendliest group of people who love to ride. What do you like to do when not riding your bike? Ride horses What is your professional occupation? Retirement and loving it Do you have any pets? Yes, two gaited horses and a yorkie. What is your perfect pizza? Extra, extra cheese *****DON T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEBRUARY IS THE FINAL DEADLINE***** The Legend of the Guardian Bell Page 15
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By: Linda Hapner I got my first Harley in June of 2015. In August, I had a first date with a Harley Hunk and we rode the country roads, stopped for lunch and also went to the Woodstock Harley Dealer. He said that there was something he had to buy for me and directed me to the Guardian Bell display. I had no idea what they were, but he bought me one and even installed it. You ll see from the history of the bell that it is best if it is given as a gift, so head over to Las Vegas Harley and use your club discount card and buy one for someone you love and want to protect. From www.guardianbell.com Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on to motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey. Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the Evil Road Spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground. (Ever wonder where potholes come from?) Legend also has it that the mystery of the Guardian Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift. Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against the Evil Road Spirits! Give a Guardian Bell and share the Legend of Good Luck it offers to a motorcycle and its rider! I ve done an informal survey of riders and everyone has at least one bell on their bike. I d say about 50% had more than one bell. I noticed our LOH officer Nancy had three bells on her bike. John Hasley from HOG even uses them on his luggage! I know it sounds silly, but I have a ride bell on my luggage. Often I have to fly back to Milwaukee and back to the bike. So far, knocking on wood again, the airlines haven t lost my bag. Merchandise Pre-order your HOG stuff from Jay @ jay@snhoglv.com Pick up your stuff at the next General Membership Meeting Note: If you are buying through the mail PLEASE include postage Name Patch $10 Name Tag $10 Small Chapter Rocker $15 Small H.O.G. Patch $15 Large Chapter Rocker $25 Large H.O.G. Patch $25 Large Reflective Rocker $30 Large Reflective H.O.G. Patch $30 H.O.G. Emblem Zipper Pull $6 H.O.G. Wheel Zipper Pull $5 Chapter Poker Chip Patch $5 Chapter License Plate $10 Chapter Label Pin $15 Chapter Baseball Style Caps $20 Page 17
Silver Eagle News 5191 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89119 Sponsoring Dealerships Las Vegas Harley Davidson: 702-431-8500 www.lvhd.com Red Rock Harley Davidson: 702-876-2884 www.redrockharley.com Zion Harley Davidson: 435-673-5100 www.zionhd.com Don Andress, Owner Tim Cashman, Owner Disclaimer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, National H.O.G., Las Vegas Harley-Davidson, Red Rock Harley-Davidson, Zion Harley-Davidson as Sponsoring Dealerships, Chapter Officers, and the Editor of this publication make no claims as to the accuracy and/or the opinions of the material contained herein. This newsletter is registered and belongs solely to Las Vegas Harley-Davidson as a Sponsoring Dealership, and H.O.G. All information and/or artwork contained in this newsletter is not to be reproduced or published in any form, or distributed for any reason without the approval of the Chapter Director and/or the sponsoring Dealerships. Editor Info Miranda Ritchey email: mirandasnhog@gmail.com Please email newsletter contributions tot he Editor. Please send all submissions in a timely manner but no later than the Friday after the Road Captain meeting every month. We strive to have the best possible newsletter for the Southern Nevada Harley Owners Group. Thank you! -Miranda Ritchey Happiness is a motorcycle, full tank of gas, and green lights. Page 18