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April 2017

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Inside This Issue:

2 Director’s Corner 3 Asst. Director’s Contribution 4 Treasurer’s Report 5 HOG Member Spotlight Chaplain’s Pew 6 Activities 7 Future Event Calendars Mentor List 8 Safety Ladies of Harley 9 Road Captain News Road Captains List Road Rules 10 JAXHOG Story

Director’s Corner Kirby Johnson, Director

Thanks to all who turned out for the Friday Night and Landing Bike Nights. Great representation. The weekend lead up to Bike Week events were a big hit. The Wall of Death is scheduled to return. There were some dynamic cooking teams that weekend. The Friday crew put on quite a show. And then the Saturday crew showed up. They had outstanding results. Hats off to all who participated that weekend. We still have slots open for After Chapter cooking. See Stephan or Manya at Activities or email Stephan at [email protected] to sign up. The bike Demo rides were busy. Thanks to Manya for heading that up that weekend event. We can’t give enough thanks to Missy (The Energizer Bunny) for her support to all dealer and club activities. She’s one of the last to leave and the first one in the next morning.

Bike Week kicked off with Chamber of Commerce weather. (No Humidity)

Thanks to all who participated in The Ride for Smiles event.

Bike Night at The Landing is April 13. I know I’ll see you there.

The Easter Egg Hunt is April 15. See or contact Michele at Ladies of Harley to

sign up. We need lots of volunteers.

JAXHOG Overnight ride to Crystal River is April 22.

The Tri Chapter Ride is April 29. Ancient City Chapter is leading the ride. We’re

going to Tom’s BBQ in Keystone Heights.

The Tri Chapter Pignic is May 6. It’s being held at Lake Fretwell Park. Orange

Park is on charge of coordinating this event. Sign up with LOH or Activities. The May Chapter Meeting is rescheduled to May 13.

All Chapter events can be reviewed via the Weekly Activities Update and the JAXHOG calendar. If you aren’t receiving the Weekly Updates, see Kelly Jo at the Chapter meeting or on a ride. Or contact her at [email protected]. The pollen count is still high. So, if you have respiratory issues, mask up when you mount up. Ride safe and have Fun

Hydrate, Lip Balm & Sunscreen

Kirby Johnson

Director

Chapter Officers

Director

Kirby Johnson [email protected]

Assistant Director James Hudson assistant director @jaxhog.org

Treasurer Obie Donaldson [email protected]

Secretary

Jennifer Higginbotham [email protected]

Safety Officer Earl Higginbotham [email protected]

Head Road Captain Hart Sutton [email protected]

Activities Director

Stephan Morrison [email protected]

Activities Co-Director

Manya McClain

Ladies of Harley (LOH) Michele Donaldson [email protected]

Information Officer Kelly Jo Robinson [email protected]

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Assistant Director

James Hudson, Assistant Director

Chapter Officers (cont’d)

Chaplain Lewis Hunt [email protected]

Membership Officers Joey O’Neil Tammy Gardner [email protected]

Quartermaster Rick Kirtley [email protected]

Photographer Andy Cooper [email protected]

Editor Lori Pinkerd [email protected]

Sgts. at Arms Jon Duckworth [email protected] William Shreve [email protected]

Historian Andy Cooper historian@jaxhog,org

Web Master

Delmar Stewart [email protected]

Happy April HOGS!! What a great start to the year! We are still having some great turnouts even with some chilly weather. I still believe this is the best club in town. We have had a great turnout to the bike nights. This year we have won all the bike nights at the Landing and the Dealerships. We look forward to keeping those going as we always love the money (and the bragging rights...lol). Keep an eye out for the next one – I hope to see you all there. To those who have come out, thank you!! Just a small reminder that Orange Park is working the Ride for Dreams, but we will be

assisting them on April 8th. They only need about 6 Volunteers so if interested please

get with or email activities to let them know. Until next month - safe riding.

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Ride Safe & Have Fun. And don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, and use the sunscreen and lip balm.

Kirby Johnson Assistant Director

March brought Bike week, bikers, big cookouts which means big

donations. The pre Bike week celebration at Adamec was a

great event and we were blessed to be in charge of the

cookouts for Friday and Saturday. Our cookout teams for those

days brought in banner amounts totaling $1,294. Awesome to

those hardworking folks! Their efforts brought us out of our

deficit for the year as well as giving top service to the dealer.

Thanks to all who cooked, ate and attended.

Play the 50/50! Our first charitable donation of the year will go

to the Veterans domicile in the amount of $500.

Speaking of which, our club members are a great group of

generous people. As you finish your tax return for 2016, now is

a good time to think about our personal charitable

contributions. Typically, those non-cash items we donate to

various charities and churches around town are excellent

deductions. Make sure you get the most from your contribution

but also beware of over deducting on these items. A good

source for valuing these items for your tax return is can be

found by searching for contribution calculators on the websites

for charities such as Goodwill and The Salvation Army. You can

use the calculators at these websites for any of your donations,

even for other charities. Another suggestion is to photograph

the condition of these items in order to maximize, as well as

document, your contribution. See your CPA for more help with

these contributions. These contributions go a long way towards

helping your favorite charity as well as lessening your tax

burden.

See you at the Rides!!

Treasurer’s Report

Obie Donaldson, Treasurer

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H.O.G. Member Spotlight

This year, in one weekend in April, we will observe two

important days; tax day and Easter. Money and Grace all

together. It seems an odd coincidence that these two

unique and important days fall together this year. The

new testament tells us to give to Ceasar what is his and

to God what is his. We have no lawful choice but to get

our taxes done. Not so with God. This April, won't you

spend some time with your Creator? There's so many

ways to do it: prayer, meditation, worship, doing his

work, walking the walk. Next time you ride, give thanks

for your friends and family, your bike and the open road.

Ride out and be an instrument of the Lord!

Chaplain’s Pew

Lewis Hunt, Chaplain

Our member in the spotlight this month is Roger Cain. His

hometown is West Palm Beach, FL, but he lived in Roanoke,

VA working for McKesson Pharmaceutical 38 years. He is

now retired and living in Callahan. He has a son, a

daughter, and two grandchildren, and he has an Australian

Shepard named Sky.

Roger says he was 10 years old the first time he rode a

motorcycle, and says “my dad was a Harley man.” His first

Harley was a 1956 Pan Head Dura Glide with a suicide shift

that he rode to school. Today Roger rides a 2009 CVO

Street Glide with California Custom Trike. He has been a

member of HOG since 1983.

Roger’s most exciting ride was a 1978 trip to Alaska via the

Alcan Highway with his brother, but his favorite place to

ride is Bear Tooth Hwy, Montana. His hobbies include

collecting cars and motorcycle memorabilia, and drag

racing.

Lori Pinkerd Editor

In April is:

Roger Cain

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Stephan Morrison, Activities Director Manya McClain, Co-Director

Activities

SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND – RIDE to Angie’s Subs 1436 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Ph: (904) 591-9544 Meet at: 8:30 am RaceTrack, Green Cove Springs Drivers Meeting: 8:45 am KSU: 9:00 am Miles: 82. Rated: 2. Stops: 1. Type: Closed. RC Joey O’Neill TG Kirby Johnson FRIDAY, APRIL 7th – ALL AMERICAN BIKE NIGHT AT ADAMEC H-D REGENCY 6-9 PM. Wear red, white, or blue and earn 100 points. Club with the most members present wins $100.00. Hope to see you there to sign in, socialize, and help JAXHOG win. JAX HOG - 6 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SATURDAY, APRIL 8th – RIDE FOR SMILES at Adamec H-D Baymeadows This event requires help to support this morning ride. You can sign up for parking and registration by email to [email protected], or let us know on a ride. SATURDAY, APRIL 8th – RIDE to Safe Harbor Seafood 2510 2nd Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 PH: (904) 479-3474. Website: www.safeharborseafoodrestaurant.com Meet Time: 8:15 AM @ Circle K @ Beaver & Chaffee Driver’s Meeting: 8:30 AM 11325 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, FL 32220 Kick Stands Up: 8:45 AM Miles: 60. Stops: 1. Rated: 2. Type: Closed RC Earl Higginbotham TG Andy Cooper SATURDAY, APRIL 8th – RIDE to Cattyshack Wildlife Sanctuary *****Bring a Jiffy Stand Coaster for parking***** 1860 Starratt Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226 PH: (904) 757-3603 Website: Cattyshack Website Meet Time: 3:00 pm RaceTrac @ New Kings & Trout River 9980 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32219 Drivers Meeting: 3:15 pm KSU: 3:30 pm Miles: 55. Stops: 1. Rated: Class 2 Type: Closed RC Earl Higginbotham TG: Andy Cooper Additional Ride Information: The one stop will allow riders to grab a bite to eat (3 choices – Panda Express, Chipotle or Firehouse Subs), if they choose. The ride will arrive at the Sanctuary at approximately 6:00 p.m.; just in time to participate in one of their Night Feeding Tours (small fee for the tour - $15, see the website for details), if you would like. SUNDAY, APRIL 9th - RIDE to Bill & Frank’s Brickhouse Grill 142 N. Woodland Blvd. Deland, FL 32720. (386)279-4948 www.brickhousegrilldeland.com Meet at: 8:00 am. Gate Station. US 1 & CR 210. 10970 DM: 8:15 am KSU: 8:30 am Miles: 120. Stop: 1. Rated 2. Type: Closed.

RC Kirby Johnson TG James Hudson/Hart Surton RCC/TG John Dubreuil SATURDAY, APRIL 15th - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Annual JAX HOG EASTER EGG HUNT at Adamec H-D Baymeadows, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Email Michelle at [email protected]. Volunteers need to arrive on the day of event by 8:00 am and please wear your staff t-shirt. Volunteer meeting and egg stuffing is Sunday, April 2nd 14:30 pm in Baymeadows HOG room.

SPONSOR

ADAMEC Harley-Davidson of Baymeadows 8909 Baymeadows Rd. (904) 493-1931 www.adamecharley.com Vice President of Operations Eric Voce [email protected] HOG Liaison – All Locations

Missy Rivera [email protected] General Manager, Baymeadows Chris Skinner [email protected]

ADAMEC Harley-Davidson of Orange Park

1520 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL (904 215-1931)

www.adamecharley.com General Manager, Orange Park Todd Spain [email protected]

ADAMEC Harley-Davidson at Regency

10399 Atlantic Blvd. (904) 641-3735

www.adamecharley.com General Manager, Regency Ross Houston [email protected]

ADAMEC Harley-Davidson of St. Augustine

118 George St. (904) 825-0544

www.adamecharley.com Marketing

Sarah Blaylock [email protected]

http://www.safeharborseafoodrestaurant.com/

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Adamec Harley Davidson Event Calendar

Apr 1st All Female Ride @ Baymeadows Apr 8th Ride for Smiles – 13th Annual Apr 13 Bike Night @ The Landing Apr 15th Infotainment Workshop @ Baymeadows Apr 22nd Cook Your Butt Off @ Regency Apr 27th – 30th Spring Open House May 5th Cinco de Mayo @ Orange Park May 11th Bike night @ Jacksonville Landing May 13th Battle of the Grills May 20th Infotainment workshop @Baymeadows June 2nd Western night @ Baymeadows June 8th Bike Night @ Jacksonville Landing June 17th Infotainment workshop @Baymeadows

Future Events Calendars

*****Adamec Harley-Davidson Event Calendar can be viewed at: http://www.adamecharley.com/whats-going-on--xcalendar *****

Keep up with what’s happening! The most current JAX HOG Activities information and ride details can be found in the Weekly Update sent out by personal email and the jaxhog.org website. The website has tabs for “Events” showing our calendar of published activities and “MAP” for ride meeting locations. Recommend verifying activities each week. Adamec Harley-Davidson Event Calendar can be viewed at: http://www.adamecharley.comwhats-going-on--xcalendar .

SUNDAY, APRIL 16th – RIDE to Taps Fleming Island 1605 County Rd 220, Fleming Island, FL 32003. PH: (904) 278-9421 Meet Time: 8:00 am RaceTrac, Russel Rd and US17 3106 US-17 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Driver’s Meeting: 8:15 am Kick Stands Up: 8:30 am Miles: 104. Stops: 1. Rated: 2. Type: Closed RC Andy Cooper TG Earl Higginbotham

JAXHOG 2017 Future Events Calendar SAVE THE DATE!

Apr 15th Adamec – JAX HOG Easter Egg Hunt (No ride) Apr 29th Tri-Chapter Ride (AC lead)

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MEMBER MENTORS LIST

Greg Eads [email protected] 32259

James Hudson [email protected] 32065

Angie Holl [email protected] 32218

Bob Holl [email protected] 32218

Tammy Gardner [email protected] 32220

Rick Kirtley [email protected] 32210

Manya McClain [email protected] 32221

Hart Sutton [email protected] 32221

Gayle Day [email protected] 32221

John Weber [email protected] 32221

Tom Martin [email protected] 32224

Connie Knowles [email protected] 32246

Alan Harmon [email protected] 32246

Earl Higginbotham

[email protected]

32221

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Ladies of Harley

Michele Donaldson

LOH The March LOH Social had a great turn-out, with several new members, and quite a few significant others. We have been talking about how we can give back to our community, and have decided that we will be holding a food-drive for a local food bank. We have found that while the food banks are often highly contributed to in the fall and before Christmas, they often run low on much needed supplies during the summer months – and so, we will be having “Christmas in July”. We are asking that every member bring one non-perishable food item to the May, June, and July Chapter meetings. Our goal is to have 500 food items that can be delivered in July. A perk that is being offered for your much needed help – any member who brings in a minimum of 10 food items (over the three month period) will receive 10 Hog Bucks (10 Bucks is the maximum available). We also discussed the LOH events coming up throughout the year – the Easter Egg Hunt, Pignic, Bowling in July, Trunk / Treat, and the Holiday Party. The next LOH social will be on April 19th – we are looking at the Southside area for the next meeting. The location will be sent out via email before the meeting. Social hour will begin at 6:00. Dinner and meeting will be from 6:30 until 8:00. Ladies of Harley is a program sponsored by the Harley Owners Group to support women motorcycle enthusiasts - both riders and passengers! For those of you with significant others that would like to come, everyone is always welcome. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on April 15th and we are still in need of volunteers to help make this another exciting year for the kids. We also need volunteers on April 2nd to come to Adamec at 1:00pm to help with egg-stuffing and game preparations for the event.

Winter is nearly over and it will be hot out there before we know it. Over the next few months, it is important to take precautions around the hot weather. And, those precautions pertain to your internal body as well as your external. For your internal, it will be important to avoid heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion occurs when your body cannot keep cool and reaches an internal temperature of 104 degrees. Staying hydrated is the first and probably most important combatant for heat exhaustion and heatstroke. You need to drink water or other liquids without caffeine. In addition to staying hydrated, the next task is keeping your body temperature cool. As crazy as it sounds, this can be accomplished by covering your body – thin, loose, breathable clothing is the key. External protection from the heat and sun helps fight heat exhaustion and carcinoma (the most common type of skin cancer). The ultra-violet radiation can cause damage to your skin. So, it’s important to wear some layer of protection – light jacket, those fancy leotards for your arms (“sleeves”), sunscreen – SPF15 or greater, sunglasses, a light balaclava for your face are some examples. Until next month, ride safely and have fun! Earl Higginbotham [email protected] Safety Officer

Safety

Earl Higginbotham, Safety


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ROAD CAPTAINS Hart Sutton - Head Road Captain

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Doug Barnhart Tom Burke Andy Cooper Greg Eads Tammy Gardner Earl Higginbotham James Hudson Kirby Johnson Richard (Rick) Kirtley Joe Lemire Manya McClain Tom Martin Stephan Morrison Joey O’Neil Patrick Porter Rated (1) Ride may be during hours of daylight or darkness. Low to average traffic volume. Moderate speeds. Frequent stops. Primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. Rated (2) Ride may be during hours of daylight or darkness. Average to high traffic volume. Moderate to highway speeds. Occasional stops. Primary and secondary roads Rated (3) More challenging ride in distance, speed, time, and roads. Ride may be during hours of daylight or darkness. Moderate to highway speeds. Occasional to infrequent stops. Interstate, primary and secondary roads.

ROAD RULES

Make sure your bike is mechanically ready and arrive FFEB (fed, fueled and empty bladder).

Arrive well before the posted leaving time to hear any last minute changes and directions from your Road Captain.

Never pass the Road Captain. He/she has been given the responsibility to lead the group.

Stay in the same lane as the Road Captain, riding in a staggered formation where appropriate-never side by side.

On winding roads, corner as you normally would, allowing plenty of room for the other riders.

Keep to the road speed limits; regularly checking the person behind you is in view.

Always signal your intention to change lanes; keeping a safe distance behind the rider in front.

DON’T DRINK AND RIDE **The officers of JAXHOG wish to pass along the reminder that Riding Safe is our primary goal. As a result, the consumption of alcohol before or during any Chapter sponsored ride is strictly prohibited. If you drink before or during a Chapter ride, you will be asked to leave the group and ride on your own.

Road Captain News

Hart Sutton, Head Road Captain

We are getting ready to plan our rides and events for the next few months. We would like to know if any of you have any great rides or places you would like to go or visit. If you do now would be a great time to bring it to the meeting on April 5th or please let one of the road captains know. We would like to hear your ideas. Just a reminder with the weather going hot and cold like it has been for the last few weeks it is important to keep a check on your tires. Also if it is time to have your bike serviced now is a good time before the weather gets so hot. It is good to keep the service up and your tires aired to the proper pressure in order to keep your Harley running like it should and in a safe condition. With all that being said the most important thing needed on your beautiful motorcycle is you. Without you the bike serves no purpose so please put yourself on the bike and come and ride with us. Don't forget we have the over nighter coming up this month and we have one road with some great curves on it and you do not want to miss it. Remember: Ride Like They Do Not See You!!


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The goals of the Jacksonville, Florida Chapter Harley Owners Group #0681 (JAXHOG) are to promote motorcycling activities for Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners who belong to the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) and to enjoy the camaraderie and friendship through a variety of social and private gatherings, events and activities. Chapter events are held for riding fun, improving the public perception of Harley–Davidson riders, raising the public awareness of motorcycling in general and helping local and/or national charities. To be eligible to join JAX-HOG you must first be a National H.O.G. member. JAXHOG dues are in accordance with the Charter for Chapters in January of each year and membership expires in December or when a member's National membership expires. All members are required to sign a yearly release at joining and every January thereafter upon renewal. All rides, events, and activities sponsored by JAXHOG are solely intended for the benefit and participation of current members and guests (Limit one guest per member). Persons considering JAXHOG membership are welcome to participate in up to two Chapter rides/events as a guest of the Chapter. They must identify themselves to the Road Captain, Event Coordinator, or Chapter Director (or Designate) and submit a SIGNED RELEASE FORM prior to the start of a ride/event. No Chapter member or guest may operate a motorcycle at a Chapter event or activity unless that person is LEGALLY LICENSED TO DO SO AND HIS/HER MOTORCYCLE IS PROPERLY REGISTERED AND INSURED. Members and guests are hereby also notified that they participate in any and all Chapter activities, events, rides, runs, and/or meetings AT THEIR OWN RISK. ALL EVENTS END UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DESTINATION. ALL EVENTS ARE ALCOHOL-FREE.

Jacksonville Florida Chapter Established in 1988

Harley Owners’ Group #0681 P.O. Box 41051

Jacksonville, FL 32203-1051 Internationally Affiliated with Hogsback Chapter UK England

Since 1999

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