trail gazette - july 2011

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President Gene Walker5531 Lardon Rd NESalem, OR 97305-3248(503) 428-6641(503) 371-4363

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Vice President Gary Kelley20000 NE Jaquith Rd

Newberg, OR 97132-6694(503) 537-0802(503) [email protected]

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Toms Ride and BBQ

The day began early with Tom leading a group of

14 riders on a preview tour of roads surroundingSilver Falls State Park in preparation for this

years Silver and Chrome road run. BMW, Harley,

Norton Triumph and Indian were represented in


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This years event was well attended. Nearly a third

of OTC members were present to enjoy the fun.

Pete Peterson and several others filling their plates

These lovely ladies were spotted in the garden.

LaVerne Lancaster and Shirley Gabbert

Some of the bikes making an a

included Theos Norton.

Theo Battaglias Norton Bobber

Rosie brought her Trikester

Rosie Singhose Trike conversion


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Harley Rider Nearly Scalped

By Rosie Singhose

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEPOhhhh, its time to getup, I groaned into Jims armpit.What time is it?

he mumbled.Its 6:30. We need to leave by 7:30if were going to get to Salem in time to ride with

the Old Farts Club.

I heard you get up at 2:30 this morning but Inever heard you come back to bed. Were you

working on the book?Yeah, I didnt quit until

5:30 but thats ok, Ill go to bed earlier tonight.

Lets get cracking. I looked out the window at ouroutdoor thermometer. Its 48 degrees and

completely overcast out there. Pull on the long

johnnies.

Jim and I ate a hurried breakfast of instantoatmeal and headed to the bike shop where we

donned still more layers of warm clothing. Out

came our heated vests, velour facemasks, gloves,

and rain gear.You dont need any rain gear,Rosie. Its not supposed to rain today.Famous

last words if Ive ever heard em. I commentedas I rolled up the bottoms to my Frog Togs and

put them into my pack. I added a jacket for Jim

and buttoned it up. Then I pulled my rain jacketon and was ready to roll. Even if it doesnt rain,

this jacket keeps me a lot warmer. You do what

you want, Im wearing mine.

We left the shop at 7:28 and headed to Creswellfor gas. Gas is always a few cents cheaper there

th h l d h l fill

We made it to Toms just fine, excited anticipation of the day out, we were plenty early and

before everyone going on the r

was still gray and it was cool b

good day. Guess I didnt reallyeven when we get rained on, it

We finally lined up, like the go

girls we are, behind our mightyKrise.I hope nobody minds ifbackside Tom. Its a lot easier

know I wont get lost. Not ridia little self-conscious about tak

head of the pack. The guys woalong on my 53 Servicar eithe

wouldnt be able to keep up on

fine, Rosie, Tom grinned as h

gear and led his motley crew o

We had a line of twelve riders on a fair assortment of Harleys

a few other brands scattered in

Norton, BMW, Triumph and Ho

through a back street in SalemSilver Falls highway.

Tom took us on one of the rou

for the Silver and Chrome RoaIts a humdinger. He took us uhills; so steep it was like riding

The only problem I had with th

go fast enough! I love those hi

thought about holding my arm

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As we approached a stop sign, something flew off

of Toms bike. It floated up into the air from theleft side of his bike and waffled about before

landing in front of my trike. At first, I thought itwas a tin can as all my mind registered was a

flash of blue and gray. I was able to dodge it with

the front of my bike but it flew under one of myback wheels and that was all she wrote. As my

Harley stomped that tin can, I realized it was the

license plate offToms Indian. I tried to stop but

the riders behind were veering every which way togo around me and the side of the road was not

wide enough to pull off.

I slammed back into gear and hurried to catch

Tom at the stop sign before he could take offagain.Tom! Wait, youve lost your license plate!I shouted. He hurriedly rode back to retrieve his

plate while the rest of us waited near the stop

sign.

About half way through the ride, Tom pulled over

into a viewing area where we were treated to agorgeous panorama of the surrounding hills. He

looked over his plate and found it was in good

shape but the blue glass buttons on the cornershad not faired very well. One of them had a large

chip taken out of it and the other three were

scratched. Bummer of a deal but it could have

been a lot worse.

We got back to Tom and Stephanies just in timefor lunch where we met with nine more people for

a fantastic BBQ and licked the bean pots clean.

Thanks to both of you for another great day. Bythe way, Tom, I really am sorry I ran over your

plate but your Indian should know better than to

try to scalp a Harley.

Editors Note:

On behalf of allthose who attended this yearsBBQ, Id like to thankTom and Stephanie for anenjoyable day spent with OTC family and friends.

June Meeting Minutes

Gene called the meeting to order at 2:57.on June

Correspondence/Business/Rep

May minutes were read and apthe financial report provided by

Chuck Hodson mentioned Jim W

away. Jim was a longtime Mt S

Club member.

Jim Stanley reported EvergreeGorge Run next weekend in going to try and find out more

Gary will work with other North

better notify members of upco

Gene read an Antique Motorcy

(AMF) letter soliciting support

charter founder or inner circle

April Trail Gazettefor more de

Road Run 2011:

Online Silver and ChromeRegi

open until July 15th. A mail-in

included in this edition. Call Gayou need to complete a last m

The group discount at The Ore

expired. However, rooms may

regular rates.

Food/Registration plans are prhitch. Sign in and get your run

Silver Spur RV Park Thursday a

maps are available for downloa

Thursday dinner is at the RV Pshakedown ride. On Friday, lun

Brew Pub in Pacific City. Retur

Friday evening for dinner prep

Saturday dinner is catered at tMorning treats, rider meetings

being held in the RV Park's lod

Gary asked for volunteers to ch

route instructions. Gary left insGene. If you are interested in rinstructions, call or email Gary

Gene brought up the idea of gi

mentioned the handlebar bags

were the coolest giveaway he
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June Minutes (continued)

For national runs, its clear we need to get

organized earlier and develop a list of these typesof deadlines/communications. Location remainsopen for continued discussion at the July 9th

Business Meeting. Dates for the 2012 National areJuly 19~21, 2012.

Elections:

Gene opened nominations for 2011-2013.

Shannon offered to step down as Secretary, as

other commitments keep her from many of the

meetings. No nominations were offered for anyposition. Gary moved existing officers continue foranother term. Chuck seconded. The motion

passed by majority vote.

Shannon moved we adjourn at 3:32. Jim

seconded.

July Business Meeting Agenda

The July Business Meeting is being held at the

Powerland Texaco station July 9, 2011. Topics

well discuss:

Review of June meeting minutes

Treasurers report

2011 Road Run Committee Report

2012 National site selection

Our Business Meetings are where we discuss

issues important to Chapter operation. Yourthoughts are needed to make decisions for the

future. We hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events

CheckEventson our website for details on these

upcoming antique and vintage motorcycle events.

Date Event

July 21 ~ 23 Oregon Trail Road Run

J l 28 30 N h R ki Ch R i

Help Wanted

AMCA Director

An AMCA Director has general responsibility and control over property. All Directors perform

assigned by the President of th

other duties not specifically de

AMCA constitution.

Qualifications of an AMCA Dire

Directors shall be members

the AMCA for a period of atconsecutive years prior to a

Directors must possess per

professional integrity and i

and ethically with others.

Directors shall maintain a m

telephone number and ema

able to communicate throu

these systems in a timely m

Directors shall be reasonab

attend Board meetings and

meetings as directed by the

Director who is absent from

Board of Directors meeting

from the Board by a majoripresent at the next regular

special meeting.

Directors shall possess effe

communication skills, inclu

explain a particular position

to negotiate reasonably wit

Directors must be able to s

position of the Board wheth

Director personally agrees

Directors are willing to acce

assignments as delegated b
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Any Director may be removed by two-thirds of

the remaining members of the board of

directors, whether or not a quorum is present,whenever, in the judgment of the board, the

best interests of the corporation will be served

thereby.

Although not specifically required for the position

of AMCA Director, these attributes are desirable:

Leadership experience, through positions of

authority, management, training etc., wherebythe candidate has directed or guided the

efforts and actions of others.

Business management experience, through

positions which require a working knowledge

of basic finances, budgeting and taxation

rules.

Working knowledge of AMCA history andmakeup.

General knowledge of and interest in antique

motorcycling and its history.

Formal education beyond high school.

If qualified, please send your resume to Richardand Trudi at the addresses below. Applications are

due no later than July 15, 2011.

Richard Spagnolli, President AMCA

11069 Guffey Rillton Rd.

N. Huntingdon, PA 15642

Phone: (724) 861-4681Email:[email protected]

Trudi Johnson-Richards, Acting AMCA Secretary

Email:[email protected]

In the August Trail Gazette

Along with the usual features, Gene shares his

thoughts and photos from his trip to this year's Ft.Sutter Chapter meet in Dixon CA. Also included is

OTC Forum Classifieds

By Our Members

1951 FL, 3 speed and reverse

1941 sidecar. Very nice outfit, rebuilt Linkert, interior of sidec

spare tire on the sidecar. Emai

[email protected] morpictures or call 541-944-7641.

3 Scouts for sale.

1938 Scout with rebuilt moframe.

45-inch in a 741 frame. Newiring and misc stuff to get

a beautiful, $1500.00, 2-to

52-inch in a 741 frame. Ha

forks and wheel, TT warrioScout tanks.

Contact Ben Beberness,bbebe

Editors Note:

OTC Forum Classifieds are ava

members registered on the OTAdvertisements posted on the

here when space is available. P

ads from the forum as soon as

the sale.

Deadline for articles, advertise

submissions to the Trail Gazett

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