SALEM HARLEY OWNERS GROUP #1997SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON. 3601 SILVERTON RD., NE, SALEM, OR 97303 PH: 503-363-0634
Ride To Eat - Taco Feed & Dessert Auction
Volume 20 No. 11 November 2009
HOG CORRAL NEWS
Inside this issue:October Meeting, November/December Calendars, Wine Country Discovery Ride, Taco Feed & Dessert Auction, Riding Winter Riding, Poker Runs, Rides To Come, and more
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Director’s Corner WehadagreattimeatourlastTacofeedanddessertauctioninScottsMills.ThanksJaneandeveryonethathelpedoutbringingfoodanddesserts.Itwasfunforall. WewereveryfortunatetohaveveryniceandmainlydryweatherthroughmuchofOctober.Itis,however,goingtobecoolingoffandturningverywetinNovember.Theleaveshaveseriouslybeencomingdownwitha lotmoreyet to fall,andthemoss isgrowing.Weallknowwhat thatmeans,veryslipperyroads.Theclearityofvisionisalsonowreducingdrasticallywithgrayskies,earlydusk,brightheadlites,andmorecompletedarknessearlierintheevening.Besureyoucarryclearglassesaswellassunglasses.Also,don’tleavehomewithoutwarmerglovesandextralay-ersofclothesinthesaddlebagstokeepyouwarmwhenneeded.Itgetscoldreallyfastnow.Putthattogetherwiththeslipperyleavesandmoss,andwenow,morethanever,reallyneedtobecarefull.OK,nowaddtheincreaseinrainfrequency,sowehavepoorvisability,slipperyconditions,coolertemperatures,andaddedroadsurfacewatertogiveusthepotentialforanevenhigherlevelofslippery.Rememberthetermhydroplane?Haveyoulookedatyourtiretreadlately,orwasitthebeginningofsummerwhenwelastcheckedtreadandtirepressure?IhopemostofyourememberyearsagowhenDianaHilltoldusthatforevery10degreesdropinoutsideairtemperature,welooseapoundofairpressureinourtires.Soifyoulastcheckedyourtirepressureonan80degreesummerday,thatairpressureisnowdownatleast4pounds.Don’tletunderinflatedtireswithlittletreadbethepotentialcauseofaspinoutorworse. Thishasbeenourannualfallweatherroadconditionlecture.Pleasebecareful,ridesafeandhavefun,andalwaysridewiththementalknowledgeofpotentialunsafehazardsonourroads. Seeyousoon.
Dave Nichols
Chapter Elections Pleasebethinkingaboutthechapter’sopenDirectorposition.IfyouwouldhaveanyinterestinbeingourDirectororyouknowsomeonethatwould,pleasecallmeat503-319-9058,[email protected]’sChaptermeeting.Thankyou
Dave Nichols
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October Chapter Meeting MinutesOctober 13, 2009
ThemeetingwasbroughttoorderbyDirectorDaveNicholswiththePledgeofAllegiance@7:00pmfollowedbyafewhouse-keepingreminders-50/50tickets–Newsletters–pickoneuponfronttable-CellPhones-turnoffpleasePASystem–ThankyouWendy–Itsoundswonderfulandwasmetwithgreatapproval.TheSeptemberChaptermeetingminuteswereapprovedandseconded.GoodtoseeyouTomandLoreliMcWhirtandFingers.WelcomebackvisitorsStanandCindy.DaveWilson-SilverStreetGlide–Congratulationsonyournewbike!
Mileage Event–BillOwsley–duenextmeeting
State Parks Event –KarenBrown–Wewerefortunatetobeabletotakeaweekandgoridethewholestateandwhatabeauti-fulstatewelivein.–ThestateparksaredueNovembersmeetingalso.KickstandplateswerepassedouttoallveteranscourtesyofSergeantMajorOffatofthe6thEngineeringBttnstationedatSwanIslandinrecognitionofourHOGVeterans–thankyouWendyforbringingthemin.DavereadareallynicearticlefromtheSwinelinewrittenbyDirectorKenEbyofSunsetHOGChapteronwhatagreatpokerrunSalemHOGputson.
Board Member introduction
Dealer info:-SalemHarleyisnowbeclosedonMondaysforwinterschedule-WinterServiceSpecialsbeginOctober15th,2009!Save$325-$450onBigBorekits!Save20%onEngineBuildersspecials.Andregularscheduled1kand5kmaintenanceservicesstartatonly$199!CallMarkorTyat503-363-0634.-SalemHarley-Davidsonisproudtohonorthemenandwomenwhofightforourcountryandprotectoursafetyandfreedombyofferinga15%discountfromtheregularpriceofparts,accessories,andgeneralmerchandise.ThisdiscountisofferedtoallactiveandretiredmembersandreservesoftheArmy,Navy,AirForce,Marines,NationalGuard,orCoastGuard,aswellasPolice,Fire,andSheriff’sdepartments.
Board Member Reports:Director:Dave -Nominationsfor2010boardmembers.Director–?,AssistantDirector–AndyJohansen,SafetyOfficer–PatLong,Secretary–LeannLong.NominationswillbeopenfortheOctoberandNovembermeeting,votingforDirectoronlyatendofNovembermeeting.TheDirectorwillchosetheboardfromnominations. -“TheBestDam(D-A-M)Ridein2010”-Damgoodfriends-Damgoodbikes-Damgoodfood!BestDamlocation,byaDamsite.Bringyourownmeat.All3chapterscouldhavearoutefromSalem,Latus,andPHDwithamutualmeettimeattheendstop.Lookingat100ormorebikes.Maybeconsiderafewfunbikegamesforthechaptermembers.RobinsIslandParkFeesarebetween$50to$100…cheap!AlsoAugust7thwouldbeperfect.Theyhave4charcoalBBQgrills,restrooms,etc.Wewouldneedtopickupourtrashandbringourowntrashcans.Whenfinished,wecanthrowitinthedumpsterbehindtheirof-fice.Wewouldneedtobringourowncharcoal,GasGrills,condiments,platesnapkins…etc…No“LiveBand”,butwecoulddoaboombox…forbackgroundmusic.SalemBoardsuggestedeachchaptertakingamajordishsuchaspotatosalad,cornonthecob,orgarlicbread.suggestedeachdealerputin“prizes”forgamesandraffle.50/50suggestedbySunsettobesplitthreewaysafterwinner’scut.AskPioneeralso?Vancouver?Treasurer:Wendy–reportedonourfinancialstatus.PleasecontactherClothing&HatssignupsheetsavailableontableActivitiesCoordinators:Jane&RicTacoandDessertAuctionatScottsMillsonOctober17,2009.Lunchtostartsat1:00pmwitha$5.00donation–dessertauc-tiontofollow.MarkandBillvolunteeredtoauctiontheevent–thankyou!Wendywillpickupdessertsandbringoutinhercarsothoseofyouthatwanttoride,can.Familyandfriendsarewelcometojoinus.SalvationArmybellringing.Signupsarestarting.FingersthankedthechapterforallsupportandgiftsprovidedduringhisAssistantDirector:-absentMembershipDirector:Louise-112membersSecretary:Gayle–Willfocusallattentiononherrecovery.Pattywillcover&havepatchestosell.SafetyOfficer:Darren–absentSeniorRoadCaptain:George-Ifitispouringdownrain,wewillstilldrive.Anyoneinterestedinbecomingaroadcaptainfor2010,pleasecontactGeorge.Wentoversomeoftheupcomingrides,pleasecheckoutthenewsletterandtheH.O.Gwebsite(www.salemhog.org)formoreinfo.IfanyonehasaideapleasegetwithaRoadCaptainanddiscuss.
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October Chapter Meeting Minutes (continued)“LetItRide”forSunsetPokerRunwonbyPeggyOwsleyNewsletterEditor:Bob–thankyouallforthenewsletterarticlesandpictures.Newsletterisfillingupwell.Photographer:Keith–nothingtoreportWebmaster:Bill– checkout thewebsiteatwww.salemhog.org– If youhaveanymotorcycle relatedevents youwould likeposted,pleasecontactBill.Historian:Leanne -nothingtoreport
New Business:DaveThankyouchaptermemberswhodonatedtowardsSunsetH.O.G.spokerrun,eventhoyouwereunabletojoinusontheride.Davidhadallstandandhandedoutrunpins.Thanksagain.ThankyouDarrellRybloomforalloftheridesandeventsyouorganizedwesureenjoyedthem!Andwewillthinkofyouasyou’redownthereinthepouringdownraininArizonaforthewinter.
Upcoming rides and events:AumsvilleA.B.A.T.E.BIKERNIGHTSaturday,November7,2009..6pmTheSqueezeInn505MainStreetAumsville,ORSat-urday,JeffersonA.B.A.T.E.BIKERNIGHTNovember21,2009–VeteransConvoyNovember8,2009,Vancouver,WA,Wendygaveashortsummary–comeonout.VeteransDayParadeinAlbanyNovember11,2009detailstofollow.
General Business:Vestdrawing–MarciaFrancisVolunteerdrawing–JohnBowerPOTofGOLDgame-$80.00tothewinnerthismonth–nowinner,so$120.00fornextmonth’spot.50/50drawing-CongratsKeith!
Meetingwasadjourned@8:40pm.NextBoardMeeting:Thursday,November5th,2009.6:30pm@SHDDealership,Salem,Oregon–Allmembersareinvitedtoattend.NextChapterMeeting:Tuesday,November10th,2009.7:00pm@PietrosPizzaParlor–HawthorneandMarketStreet,Salem,Oregon–Allareinvitedtoattend.
OurAnnualchapterpartyiscomingupinJanuary.Wehaveselectedtheplace,weareselectingthemenu,wehaveselectedthetimeanddate.Now,weneedyourinput.Doyouwantgames?Doyouwantgiftexchange?Doyouwantentertainment?Doyouwantmusicatall?Dropanemail,giveacall,bendanearofaboardmember.
Activities Co-directors
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October Chapter Meeting Photos
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Wine Country Discovery Ride - 10/11/09
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It’sthattimeofyearagain.Wheredidtheridingseasongo?Thisisatimewhenmanyofusputthebikesawayandwaitforthefirstsignsofspring.Otherskeepriding,althoughperhapsnotasoftenorasmuch. I’ve found that I don’tmind riding in the dark,thatIcantoleratethecoldfairlywell,andthatitdoesn’tseemtohurtmybikeatalltogetitwet–butIhavealsonoticed thatwhenyouputall threeof these things to-gether,ittakesnearlyallthefunoutofriding.(Inoticedduring the“goodweather” thathail takesvirtuallyALLthefunoutofriding). Forthoseofuswhocontinuetoridethroughthewintermonths,itisprettyclosetoinevitablethatwewillendupatsomepointridinginoneormoreofthecold/wet/darkconditions. Mostofusalsoknowwhatthatmeansandwhatextraprecautionstotake,butalittleremindernowandthen never hurts. Mostly, everything can be summedupbysayingthatitisagoodideawhenfacedwithwin-terridingconditionstotakealittletimetothinkandbementallyaswellasphysicallypreparedforit–whethertheridewasplannedorwhetheryoujustgotcaught35milesfromhomeat7:00Pinapacificstorm. The physical part is pretty straight forward –keepyourbikeandequipmentandyourselfintopridingcondition. Makesure youhaveplentyof treadon thetires(hydroplaningcanruinyourwholeday).Checktirepressuresandlights/signalsandhorn,etc.often.Thereisn’tmuch you candoabouta light burningoutwhileyouareriding,butyoucanminimizeyourexposureandpreventyourselffromstartingoffwithfaultyequipmentbychecking itoften. Keepyourcoldweatherandraingearwithyouevenwhenyouknowyouwon’tneedit(youprobablywill).Weallknowwhatthingswecandoandwhatthingstoavoidinordertokeepusphysicallyatourmostcapablelevel. Thementalpartisn’tanyharder,butitseemstobeeasiertoforgetorneglect.Coldcandullyoursensesand your reaction time. There are situationswhere itmaybe impossible toprevent this,butyoucanstillbeawareofitandcompensateforit.Forceyourselftobeacutely aware of what other traffic is doing, and keepfocusedonwhat isgoingonwaydown the road. Playthe“whatdoIdoif…”gameconstantly.Haveanavoid-anceactionworkedoutaheadoftimeforwhenthatcarstopped at the cross-road pulls out directly in front ofyou. Allowmore timeanddistance for you to react tothings–youwon’tbeyoursharpest,socompensate. Wetanddarkwillalsobotherodeyoursafetymar-gins.Youneedtoallowbiggermarginsbyridingslower
andgivingyourselfabiggerspacecushion.Maintainastateofheightenedawareness. Stayespeciallyawareof people behind you. Let’s say for example that youareridingalongacold,wet,darkroadliketheonegoingthroughtheJordanValley.Youhavetorideslowbecauseyourvisororgogglesarefoggedupandyourwindshieldhasbecomeopaque,anditisgettingreallyhardtotellwheretheroadis.Thisroaddoesn’tseemtohaveanyfog-line,andthecenterstripeissofadedorwater-cov-eredthatyouoccasionallygetshortdurationglimpsesofit.Therearewetleavesandbranchesintheroadfromtimetotime,andthecarbehindyou,theonewiththeniceworking defroster, the extra-bright headlights, thenewwindshieldwipers,andthedrivertalkingonthecellphonedecidestoencourageyoutostoppokingalongbygetting four feetbehindyou… that isalmostundoubt-edlythemomentwhenyoucanexpectthatdeertostepoutontotheroad.Youneedtoimmediatelybrakethenswerve(orswervethenbrake–butneverbothatonce).Thisisreallynotthetimethatyouwanttodiscoverthatyourbrakelightdoesn’twork,oryourtireisbald,or…Italsoisn’tthetimetobethinking,“IreallywishIhadjustpulledoverandletthat*&^*behindmegobyacoupleofmilesbackwheretherewasapullout.” Accidentscanhappentoanybody,anyplace,any-time,butwecanminimizeourriskbyunderstandingtherisks,minimizingourexposure,andgenerallyjustthink-ingahead.Pilotscallit,“beingaheadoftheairplane.” Someextra caution in planning our trips, eventheshortones,canalsohelpkeepussafe.IleftNew-bergforSalemonewinter’smorningwhentheweatherinNewbergwas clear, dark, and about 35 degrees. Ididn’t checkweather, after all, I was only going about35 miles – I could see what the weather was. Well,about16milesintomyride,Iwasinadensefog.Also,itseemedtobegettingcolderratherthanwarmerlikeitshouldbewhenthesuncomesup. Afewmoremiles,andInoticethatthefogdropletsarenolongerrunningupmywindshield–infact,thewindshieldislookingkindof“milky.”AsIgodowntheI-5entrance-rampatBrooks,Inoticethattheshoulderalongtherightside is frosty.I-5isOK,butIcanseesomesignsoffrostinthemiddleof the lane. Istay intheright lane,rideslow,andexitatMissionStreet. It is now verybright and very foggy,sortoflikebeinginsidealightbulb,andthereareclearlysomeslickspotsontheroad.IturnleftatTurnerRoad,aftermy footslipson the frostypavementwhen IstopforthetrafficlightatMissionStreetandTurnerRoad.Icanseethatthingsdon’tlookverygoodonTurnerRoad.AsIcreepdownTurnerRoadtowardwhereIwork,keep-
Riding When It Is Wet, Cold, and Dark
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Riding When It Is Wet, Cold, and Dark (continued)ingthebikeinthebare-pavementtiretracks,Ireachmyplaceofwork,andnoticethatjustpastmyturnintotheparkinglot,thereisarigintheditchthatslidofftheroad– there isaSalemPoliceOfficer theredirecting trafficaroundthe truckpartsstillpartiallyon theroad– it isamotorofficer,andI’mthinking:“isthatguynutstobehereonthatorwhat?”Iturnintomyparkinglotwhichisaboutasslickasaskatingrink,andeaseuptoaparkingplacewithbothfeetslidingalonglikeoutriggers.Iman-agetogetthekickstanddown,andasIgetoff,slidingaboutandhavingdifficultystandingup,Inoticethatthemilkywindshieldisactuallyacoatingofabout1/8inchof“rimeice.”WhatIthenlearnisthatthetemperatureinSalemisnow24degrees.Ithaswarmedupinthepastcoupleofhours.TherewasacoldfrontbetweenSalemandNewberg,andtheSalemweatherhadvery little incommonwithwhatIobservedonly35milesawaywhenIleft.TheSalemweatherwaswellbelowmyminimums(Idefinitelycallitoffifthereisanyreasonableprobabil-ityofice).I’msurethatpeoplewholiveonabighill,oralongariver,orinavalleyseethisphenomenonoften,butIwasn’texpectingit. Well,thepointofthisisthatIwasjustplainlucky.Iamnotproudofmylackofplanningandthestringofbaddecisions Imadethatday,but I learnedfromthatexperience,andIdon’tintendtoeverhaveasimilarone.Ifanyoneelsecanbenefitfromthisexampleofwhatnottodo,thenperhapssomegoodcancomefromit.Theweathershouldnothavebeenanysurprisetome.Ithadbeen in the20’sallnight inSalem. TheTVandradionewsteamsweretalkingabouttheicefogintheSalemarea.ThemorningpaperIreadatthebreakfasttable,withoutlookingattheweathersection,showedthecoldfront. Mybike isevenequippedwithaNOAAweatherradio.IeasilycouldhaveandshouldhaveknownwhatIwasriding into; Ihadmultiplemeansavailabletome
to know enough to leave the bike home, but I didn’t.Evenafter Imademyfirstmistake innotcheckingtheweather,Icompoundedit.WhenIsawthefirstsignsoffrost, I couldand shouldhave just decided to be late,stopped, calledhome tobe sure theweatherwas stillbetterbehindme,turnedaround,andreturnedhome.Ihad“get-there-itis”(aconditionwhereyourjudgmentisimpairedbyfocusonyourobjectiveandyoutendnotbecognizantoftheobviousriskfactors).Iwasalreadybet-terthanhalfwaythere,somaybeit’sbettertojustkeepgoing,right?Iprobablymademyworstcompoundmis-takewhenIturneddownTurnerRoadwhenIcouldseetheroadwasfrostedup.TherewasahugeditchthatranalongTurnerRoadandtherewaslotsofmorningtraffic.IshouldhavedecidedbeforeIturnedtojustacceptthatIwasgoingtobelaterthanIwantedtobe(Iwasalreadylate). IshouldhaveparkedatarestaurantsomewherealongMissionStreet,hadacupofcoffee,warmedup,andwaited for thesun toburnoff the frost. I had the“almost theresyndrome” (anacutestateof“get-there-itis”whereyouareawareoftherisk-factorsbutoblivioustoanyconsequences).Ipressedaheadthatlast½mileknowingitwasnotagooddecision.Imightnotbesoluckythenexttime,sohopefully,Inowknowbetterthantohaveanexttime. Winterridingcanbeveryenjoyable,butrisksandexposures are different than they are during the sum-merseason.Youcanminimizetheserisksthesamewayyouminimizethosemoreprevalentinthesummer.Beaware.Beprepared.Bealert.Planahead.Knowyourpersonallimits,andstaywithinthem.Thinkaboutwhatyouareabouttodo,andwhatyouaredoing.
Ridesafeandhavefun.Robert
Assistant Director
“Is it raining? That doesn’t matter. Am I tired? That doesn’t matter, either. Mind is everything: muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind.”
Paavo Nurmi(The greatest long distance runner of all time)
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Ride and Taco Feed on October 17 WhatagreattimewashadattheTacoFeedandDessertAuctioninOctober.TheGrangeHallwasallwarmedupwhenwegotthere,andlotsofpeopleshoweduptohelpwiththesetup.Thirty-fivepeopleparticipatedinwolfingdownthefinespreadoftacos,refriedbeansandSpanishrice.Excellentcookspre-paredthefood.TheywereJaneAllen,MarshaFrancis,PattyNichols,AnneWagsterandLeannLong.
ConniebroughtthecoffeeandchocolateandWendybroughtplatesandutensilstoeatoffof.PatandMickBrendenhelpedwithaspecialprayer(askhim)thatbroughtthecoffeepotoutfromhiding.Lotsofhelpersarrivedtogetthetablessetupandthedessertswerefantastictolookatandyummytotastetest.
ThebiddingonthedessertswentsmoothlyandwascommandeeredbyMarkDostalandBillOws-ley.Ihadallocated$5(totallyinadequate)fortheeventandIfinallysnaggedadessertforthatprice.ButIdothinkitwasaresultofoverallpityforme.Nonetheless,IenjoyedthepurchaseddessertalongwithsamplingofPattyNicholsandMarleneSchroeder’stakings.
Lookingforwardtothenexteventandthankstoallwhohelpedwiththecleanup.Itisjustthiskindofeventthatbringsridingcompanionstogetherandmakesthemfriends!
RidesafeJane A., Activities co-director
Forthoseofyouthatmissedit–yourloss!Seriouslythough–itwasawonderfultime.Karenputtogether64oftheOregonStateParkslocatedalloverthestateofOregon.NotonlydidweswingbyafewthatbothDavidandIrememberedgoingtoaskids,butalsostoppedatmanywehaveneverheardof.Weusuallydon’tgetthechancetotouraroundthewholestateofOregon.Maybeasectionorarea,butneverthewholestate.Wewerefortunateenoughtobeabletotakethetimetogoridetheparksandseeourwidevarietyofterrainallatonce(IthinkDavidmentioned2800miles).Ourcoastlineiswithoutadoubtthemostbeautifulrideofanycoast.Youmightwanttoconsiderhangingontoherlistandcheckingthemoutwhenyoucan.Iknowweplanongoingback(inacar!)wherewecanenjoyhiking,walkingandseeingthesights! KarenBrown–Thankyousomuchfortakingthetimetoputtogethersuchagreatevent!
Patty Nichols
Salem HOG Oregon State Parks Event
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“Ifitweren’tforthebonesanyonecouldcarveagoose.”- T. S. Eliot.
Ride and Taco Feed on October 17
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Live all you can: it’s a mistake not to.
- Henry James
Theridingseasonisslowlywindingtoaclose,butsomejustwanttoalwayssqueezealittlemoreoutoftheyear.SuchwasthecaseonOctober25thwhenfiveSalemHOGmembersjoinedinonthechillyfunfortheRoadMaggotsendofseasonpokerrun.Theweatherprophesypromisedsubstantialrainduringtheday,butsomeofusarefromOregonandrealizethatabitofrainisnottheendoftheyearforriding.Theremusthavebeen40or50otherridersthatwerealsoseekingoutonemorefungroupride.Fortunately,theridesofarwascool,butnorain. Thepokerrunstartedwithagreatall-you-can-eatbreakfastattheAmericanLegionhallinLebanon.Theyalwaysputonagreatbreakfastthatcan’tbebeatfor$5,plustheproceedsgotohelpveteran’scauses inthearea.Aftersigningupforthepokerrun,checkingoutraffleticketsforlotsofprizes,andthe50-50,weshouldhaveheadeddirectlyupHwy20tothePointrestaurantinSweetHome.VrodBillconsideredthisabitboringandleadusonamuchmoreinterestingrouteonbackroadsthatarrivedthereinplentyoftimeandhappierforthedetour.Fortunately,theridesofarwascool,butnorain. ThenextcoupleofstopstookusthroughthecountrysidetotheBrownsvilleSalooninBrownsvilleandthentoJDCyclesinAlbany.JD’swasniceenoughtoofferfreepopandwaterwhichthoughcoldwastastyandwelcome.Theyalsohadcoffeeforthosethatwantedalittleboostofwarmth.JD’swerealsosellingahugecollectionofoldbikermagazines.OneriderwithahugegrinonhisfacewasstuffinghissaddlebagswiththeentiresupplyofEasyrid-ermagazines.Fortunately,theridesofarwascool,butnorain. ThefinallegtookusbacktoLebanontotheElk’slodgewhereweweretreatedtoafreebarbequeofham-burgers,hotdogs,beans,andpastasalads.Theplacewaspackedandtherewasalotoffunasthedrawingswereheld.Forthe50-50drawingacallwentoutfortheoldestriderontheride.Thetwooldestriderswereatourtable:Rogerwas68andVrodBillat69.Theybothgotapplausefortheirstrengthanddesiretoride.VrodBillgottodrawthetickettodeterminethe50-50winner.TheproceedsofthepokerrunwasfortheDefeatDiabetesFoundationcharityandthewinnerofthe50-50ticketlethissharealsogobackinthepotforthecharity.Aclassact.Fortunately,theridesofarwascool,butnorain. Whatagreatdayforaride.DidImentionthatcontrarytotheweatherreportitdidnotrain?Iwonderwherethenextfallridewilltakeusandwhen?
Bob
Road Maggots End of Season Poker RunOctober 25, 2009
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Rides to Come
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November BirthdaysAllen,Kip November13Fief,Gene November22Francis,Marsha November30Freeman,Tami November15Gilmore,Craig November6Hendrick,LuAnn(Lewy)November8Loy,Bob November21Radke,Bruce November18Tompkins,Terresa November11Williams,Connie November1
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.”
Frank Borman
DirectorDavid Nichols 503-969-2334
[email protected] Director
Robert Grove [email protected]
SecretaryGayle Jacopi 503-391-9183
Wendy Graves [email protected]
Activities OfficerRic McKenzie 503-856-6697 and
Jane Allen [email protected]
Safety OfficerDarren Wellington 503-569-5376
Keith Harris [email protected]
Membership OfficerLouise Allen [email protected]
WebmasterBill Churchill [email protected]
E-GroupDavid Nichols & Bill Churchill
HistorianLeanne Long 503-463-5872
Bob Fanshier [email protected] [email protected] Road Captain
George Allen [email protected]
“Every turn of the road summons us to keep our balance for the journey ahead.”
Erik Simmons
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T-Shirts
Chapter Jacket—$74.75 each Black reversible with ultra-soft mi-cro fleece lining, water and wind resistant. Chapter logo embroi-dered. Must have 12 orders.
HOG Hooded Sweatshirt—$43.70 each. Grey 9 oz. ultra –soft, 100% cotton pullover hooded sweatshirt. Features exposed seams, pouch pocket and hood with a draw cord. Not available chapter specific. Can order any number.
Short sleeve pocket t-shirt—$24.15 each. 100% cotton pocket t-shirt available in either grey or black. Salem Chapter name screened on back with Eagle logo on left chest above pocket. Must have 24 orders.
Long Sleeve Flame T-Shirt—$27.60 each. Charcoal grey, 100% cotton long sleeve t-shirt with HOG appearing as chrome on chest. Screened with Chapter name on back. Must have 24 orders.
Long Sleeve Chapter Denim Shirt—$48.30 each. 100% cotton, button down shirt embroidered with our Chapter name. Available in black twill or denim. Must have 12 orders. Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve
Polo—$34.50 each Available in both men’s and women’s (shown) style. Black, 100% polyester pique long sleeve shirt features Ultra Cool sys-tems to control and manage perspira-tion. Mesh side panels and ribbed cuffs. Harley Owners Group script logo embroidered on left chest. Not available chapter specific. Can order any number. HOG Hat—$9.20 each. Black
unstructured , low profile, six panel hat with self fabric adjustable back-strap. Embroidered HOG Eagle logo on front. Not available chapter specific. Can order any number.
Please note: Prices notes above are for sizes Small
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Bell Ringer Volunteers Needed Gotthisandwantedtogetitoutassoonaspossible.Itisagreatwaytogivebacktothecommunityforthegreatyearyouandyourshavehad:
WeareonceagaingearingupforafantasticChristmasSeason.Wearesogratefulforyourpastinvolve-mentwiththeredkettlebellringingandarehopefulyouwillonceagaincelebratetheChristmasseasonbygivingofyourtimetothoseinneed.Ouronlineregistrationsystemisupandrunningandwearefillingspotsquickly!Pleasetakeamomenttogoonlinetowww.ringbells.organdsignyourselforyourgroupuptoringbells.TheneedyofMarionandPolkCountiescountonyourgenerosityandthegenerosityofthoseyoumeettosustainthemthroughouttheyear.Iencourageyoutothinkaboutexpandingyourtimewithusorgatheringagroupoffirsttimebellringerstoringintheseason.Thisyearissoimportantasourservicesarebeingstretchedasmoreandmorepeoplearehavingahardtimemakingendsmeet.Wearesothankfulforyou;wehopeyoufindbless-ingsinyourservice.Ifyouhavequestionspleasedonothesitatetocontactme.Ifyouhavealreadyregistered,thankyouagain,youwillreceiveaconfirmationletterwithinthenextfewweeks.
RegistrationInstructionsforwww.Rinbells.org:
1. www.ringbells.org2. ScrolldowntoSalem,ORandclick.3. Ifyouarenew,clickon“register”andfollowtheinstructions.4. Ifyouareareturningbellringer,clickon“login”andenteryourusernameandpassword.If
youcan’trememberyourpassword,sendane-mailtolaura.moriarity@usw.salvationarmy.orgIwillbeabletolocateyourpasswordforyou.
5. Afteryouareloggedin,clickon“volunteeropportunities”.6. Scrolldowntothestorethatyouareinterestedinandclickonit.7. Scrolldownuntilyoufindthedayandshiftsthatyoupreferandclickonalltheshiftsyou
want.Afteryouhavechosenallyourshifts,clickonanybarthatsays“reservetheseshifts”.8. Youwillbeaskedtoclickon“reserveshifts”onemoretimetoconfirmyouchoice.
Respectfully,
LauraMoriarity
Volunteer/ChildSafetyCoordinatorTheSalvationArmyandKrocCorpsCommunityCenterSalem,OregonOpeningSeptember,2009
InformationOffice:3824RiverRd.NKeizer,OR97303Ph:503.566.KROC
MailingAddress:POBox7047Salem,OR97301
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Sunset Poker Run - 9/13/09 WhatafunpokerrunSunsetHOGChapterputon.Wealongwith18SalemHOGmembersenjoyedniceweather,goodroads,andgreatfriends.Sunset’spokerruntookusforashortquicktripouttheColumbiaGorgetotheBridgeoftheGods.Thisisnotabridgeforthefaintofheart.Itisaverytallsteelgratedbridge,inwhichItriedtocaptureonfilm.ActuallyifIcouldrideacrossthisbridgewithonehand,whiletryingtotakepicturesofthewaterunderneath,itwasn’tthatwobbly-hmmmm,ormaybeaftertheroadswe’vebeenonduringourgrandadventure,maybeIdidn’tnotice! MostofthePokerRunRoutewasdoneupinthestateofWashingtononwindingpavedroadsamongthemassivetreesinforestsinandaroundthebacksideofMt.St.Helens.TheColumbiaGorgeunfortunatelyhadsomeleftoversmokefromsomerecentfires,whichmadethepicturesprettyhazy.Butonceweheadedintotheforestsawayfromthesmoke,wehadgreatscenicviews!SunsetHOGputonafirstclasspokerrun.Theroads,checkpointsandourendingpointwereallwellplannedout.TheendingpointwasataparkjustoutsideofAmboy,Washington,whichwehadneverbeentobeforeandworkedwellforthisvenue.GreatjobSunsetHOG. Wereallyenjoyedseeingoldfriendsthatwe’dnotbeenabletovisitorridewithallsummer.Bythetimewegothome,weendedupwithcloseto300milesonourodometers.Prettygoodforaday’sjauntintothecountry!
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Sunset Poker Run - continued
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November 2009SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYNovember1 November2 November3 November4 November5 November6 November7
SalemHOGBoardMeeting,6:30PMSizzleronLancasterDr.
6pm,BikerNight,SqueezeIn,Aumsville
3pm.Musician’sToyBenefitforShriner’sHospital,Trail’sEndinOregonCity
November8 November9 November10 November11 November12 November13 November14VeteransofOregon10thAnnualVeteransConvoyVeteransMemorialHighway
SalemHOGChapterMeeting,7PMatPi-etro’sonHawthorneAve.andMarketSt.
AlbanyVeteransDayParadeNon-HOG
November15 November16 November17 November18 November19 November20 November21ABATETwinRivers1stAnnualAnniver-saryPartyPortland
6pm,BikerNight,Tommy’sWelcomeInn,Jefferson
November22 November23 November24 November25 November26 November27 November28Thanksgiving
November29 November30
Check the web site for the most up-to-date and complete information.
www.salemhog.org
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December 2009SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
December1 December2 December3 December4 December5SalemHOGBoardMeeting,6:30PMSizzleronLancasterDr..
12:30pm,30thAnnualToyRunNon-HOG,Portland
December6 December7 December8 December9 December10 December11 December1211:30am,Albany,AMOToyRun
SalemHOGChapterMeeting,7PMatPi-etro’sonHawthorneAve.andMarketSt.
December13 December14 December15 December16 December17 December18 December19
December20 December21 December22 December23 December24 December25 December26Christmas
December27 December28 December29 December30 December31
Patches and PinsPatches and the Salem HOG Chapter Pin areavailableatallchaptermeetings.Nomatterwhatyour preference, large or small, you will find thevariouspatchesondisplaywiththeirprices.Checkoutthedisplayatthefronttablepriortothemeeting,duringthebreak,orimmediatelyafterthemeeting.
LargeNationalHOGPatch $20.00LargeSalemHOGRocker $20.00LargeReflectiveNationalHOGPatch $25.00SmallNationalHOGPatch $10.00SmallSalemHOGRocker $10.00SalemChapterPin $10.00
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PH: 503-363-0634
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