WOW WOW WOW another Year in the books !!! It is hard to believe !! And as the Year comes to a close I want to thank ALL of the Members of the Central Vermont HOG Chapter for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your Director. For the past 3 years I have served as your Director and it has been both a rewarding and humbling experience. In 2018 I will be stepping down as Director and assuming the role of Executive Road Captain. I will be looking for , during the next few weeks, volunteers to be road captains. I, together with the other Road Captains, hope that we can bring to you yet another year of exciting rides and destinations. there will some old classic favorites as well as some new and different rides and destinations. If you are inter-ested in being a road captain please let me know. You can email me at officers@centralvermonthog.com Membership...I want to take a moment to talk about the importance of renewing and main-taining your Membership. not only just locally but nationally as well. First, you MUST BE A NATIONAL MEMBER IN ORDER TO BE A LOCAL MEMBER. So please check your dates and renew when it comes due. Under the Rules of HOG if your national Membership ends your Local membership also immediately terminates. The membership enrollment form not only protects HOG, but as a national member provides insurance when you participate in an approved "Members only" or "Closed" event which all of our rides are (Closed events are Chapter events which are open to Chapter members and one guest per member.) This is a pol-icy that must be enforced and will be enforced. It is for the good of all. So, if you attend an event and are asked if you are a member or asked to sign a release form PLEASE DO NOT GET OFFENDED. This is for the good and protection of everyone. If you are not a member and are interested in attending a ride or event to see "if it is for you" ask a member to sponsor you and come as their guest. Membership to the Central Vermont HOG Chapter is only $20.00 per year. And for this small fee you get Pizza, Ice Cream, monthly Prizes (at the so-cials), fun, excitement, and the most amazing thing you get is Friendship. "It Is Amazing The Number Of Great Friends In My Life That I Wouldn't Have Met If It Wasn't For Motorcy-cles"!!!!! So - Join/ Renew your Membership Now. Central Vermont Membership runs from January to December of every calendar Year. So now is the time!!! The New year is right around the corner!! See attached form with this newsletter. forms with Payment can be left at Wilkins or snail mailed to me (Brion Muzzy 431 US Rt 7 Colchester Vermont 05446) I look forward to serving you the members of CVHOG #5218 in my new role. Brion

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Wilkins Events Ho Ho Harley Days 10-12 December 9th Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas snacks while your gift purchases are wrapped for you, and have your photo taken with Santa. Photos with Santa 10-11 The winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest will be announced at 11:30. Check the Wilkins website under ‘Dealer Info’ and select ‘Event Calendar’ for details on what is scheduled. http://www.wilkinsharley.com/default.asp?page=xcalendar

On the Horizon Wilkins Harley Davidson: Family-Owned and Operated Since 1947

Update from Executive Road Captain-Justen Elliott

Happy Holidays! Seems like just yesterday we were starting the riding season, now we're getting ready to carve up some tur-keys and open Christmas presents. I truly hope everyone had an enjoyable riding season, I know I'm already thinking about and making plans for 2018. I have served as Executive Road Capt. for the last two years, but have decided to step down for 2018. I again want to thank all the Road Captains, who have volunteered over the

last two years. You made my job easier and each one of you planned and executed some fantastic rides for the Chapter. Sometimes I don't think the membership realizes, how much time and effort goes into planning and leading a ride for the Chapter. So, again, thank you, and it has been my pleasure serving as your Executive Road Capt. I will be taking on the position of 'Activities Officer' for 2018. I will be looking to you the "members" for ideas. After the first of the year I will be handing out a questionnaire asking you, what would you like to do? It's the same question I asked in 2015 & 2016 when I was the Assistant Director. The Chapter belongs to you the Membership, "what do you want"? You can get as much or as little out of being a member as you want. I wish the entire slate of Chapter Officers for 2018 the best, and look forward to working with each and every one of them. UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOP / CHRISTMAS PARTY WHEN = SATURDAY Dec. 16th 2-5 PM Bowling / dinner 5 PM to ? WHERE= TWIN CITY FAMILY FUN CENTER 708 US-302, BARRE,VT 05641 The Chapter will be picking up the expense of bowling from 2-5 PM ( you need to pay for your own shoes). The chapter will also be buy-ing appetizers for each table. Dinner will be from 5 PM - ? we will be ordering off the menu, there is a Prime Rib special that night if interested please notify us as soon as possible. ***We ask that everyone bring a wrapped gift spending limit $10.00 *** we will have a "Swedish Swap" gift swap (trust me, it is lots of fun) Please email us if you plan on attending and want to order the prime rib. www.officers@centralvermonthog.com Hope you all can make it this is sure to be a fun afternoon and evening with friends. Saddle up, let's ride to Twin City Family Fun Center Joyful Holidays To All, Justen

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Minutes from the HOG Chapter November Social held on the 14th at Wilkins Director Brion Muzzy started our Social with greetings to all in attendance and thanks to all first responders and veter-ans, followed by a group pledge of allegiance to the flag. He also thanked all of the current officers for their work dur-ing the 2017 year. The Dealership Update was provided by Mark Frano, Wilkins Customer Experience Manager. He reported that a small group of Wilkins employees spent the night on Veterans’ Day sleeping outside as part of the ‘Homeless Veterans Awareness Campaign’, for which Wilkins raised $2000. The Wilkins Harley-Davidson Dealership will be celebrating its 70th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 18th. The event will feature cider and sandwiches (bologna sandwiches and pb and j—because Barb used to feed customers if they were at the dealership during the lunch hour and those are what she served!). The give-away of the 2017 Street Bob will take place at 1 p.m. Then Brion told us that it is time to get the finalized slate of officers put together and voted on. Here is how it looked by the end of discussion: Director - Joel DeLary Assistant Director – Randy Lamell Treasurer – Joe Lonardo Secretary – Linda Lamell Activities Director – Justen Elliott Ladies of Harley Co- Officers – Holly Ashe and Trina DeLary Executive Road Captain – Brion Muzzy Editor – Linda Lamell Safety Officer – Thomas Moore Photographer – everyone Historian – Linda Lamell Membership Officer – Linda Lamell Webmaster – Richard Pitonyak This slate of officers was voted in. Congratulations to All! Brion reminded everyone that membership renewal time is upon us! The cost is $20 per year and we’d like to have forms completed and payment received by the end of December. Forms are available at Wilkins which can be complet-ed and left with one of the staff members (with dues payment) so I can pick it up and process it. Or print out page XX of this newsletter, fill it out and mail it (with $20 payment) to: HOG Chapter 5218 c/o Wilkins Harley-Davidson, Inc., 663 South Barre Road, Barre, VT 05641 In preparation for our Holiday gathering (to be at Twin City Family Center on Dec. 16th), we had people bring in baked goods to be auctioned off to raise funds to pay for bowling and appetizers. Eight items were auctioned off and raised $131! (See photos on the next page) Door prizes were given out. Small HOG Chapter flags were available for sale for $20 at the conclusion of the social (and more are still available).

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2018 CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

ENROLLMENT FORM AND RELEASE CENTRAL VERMONT CHAPTER 5218 MEMBER NAME___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________

CITY/ST/ZIPCODE_______________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER_________________________________

NATIONAL H.O.G. MEMBERSHIP # ____________________________ EXPIRATION DATE________________________ I have read the Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters and hereby agree to abide by it as a member of this dealer sponsored chapter.

I recognize that while this Chapter is chartered with H.O.G., it remains a separate, independent entity solely responsible for its actions.

- THIS IS A RELEASE, READ BEFORE SIGNING -

I agree that the Sponsoring Dealer, Harley Owners Group (TI.O.G.), Harley-Davidson, Inc., HarleyDavidson Motor Company, my Chapter and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (hereinafter, the "RELEASED PARTIES") shall not be lia-ble or responsible for injury to me (including paralysis or death) or damage to my property occurring during any H.O.G. or H.O.G. chapter activities and resulting from acts or omissions occurring during the performance of the duties of the Released Parties, even where the damage or injury is caused by negligence (except willful neglect). I understand and agree that all H.O.G. members and their guests participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all H.O.G. activities and I assume all risks of injury and damage arising out of the conduct of such activities. I release and hold the "RELEASED PARTIES" harmless from any injury or loss to my person or property which may result from

my participation in H.O.G. activities and EVENT(S). I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE "RELEASED PARTIES" FOR ANY INJURY OR RESULTNG DAMAGE TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY ARISNG FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE PERFORMANCE OF CHAPTER DUTIES IN SPONSORING, PLANNING OR CON-DUCTNG SAID EVENT(S).

WAIVER OF RIGHTS UNDER STATE STATUTES I further agree to waive all benefits flowing from any state statute which would negate or limit the scope of this Release and In-demnification Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides:

"A general release does not extend to the claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." By signing this Release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representations made by the "RELEASED PARTIES" MEMBER SIGNATURE________________________________ DATE__________________________________

LOCAL DUES PAID__________________(cash/check # ) DATE RECEIVED*________________________

*to be completed by membership officer or treasurer

(Dues not to exceed maximum amount prescribed in, "Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters", as contained in the H.O.G. Chapter Handbook.)

RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR CHAPTER

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Door prize winner—Trina DeLary

Door prize winner— a Chapter flag for Charter Member Myron Degenhardt

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NOVEMBER 14th CHAPTER SOCIAL

Central Vermont Harley Owners Group Pre-Holiday Party

Date: Saturday, December 16th, 2017 Time: Bowling beginning at 2 p.m. (paid for by the Chapter)

Followed by: Appetizers (provided by the Chapter) Swedish Gift Swap (value limit $10)

Dinner* (order from the menu, which can be previewed at http://twincityfamilyfuncenter.com/wp-content/

uploads/2017/10/Ks-Korner-Restaurant-SportsBar-MENU-102017.pdf) INFORMATION NEEDED: Member(s) & Guest(s) Names: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Number of people who will be bowling (circle one): 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 *Prime Rib will be an option – indicate if you are planning to order the Prime Rib (restaurant needs some idea of how many will want it) No Yes (how many people?) Please sign up by December 1st by returning completed form to: Wilkins Harley Davidson

or mailing it to: Brion Muzzy @431 US Rte 7, Colchester, VT 05446 or email your information to: officers@centralvermonthog.com

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Do you personally have a business, or know of one, that might be interested in being a 2018 sponsor of Central Vermont HOG Chapter? A sponsorship provides advertising through our monthly newsletter and members are encouraged to patronize our sponsors’ businesses. Get information to Linda Lamell at lindalamell@hotmail.com so paperwork can be sent out. Thanks!!

Harley Owners Group Central Vermont Chapter Joe Lonardo, Treasurer 663 S. Barre Rd. Barre, VT 05641

Central Vermont Harley Owners Group, Inc.

Sponsoring Dealership: Wilkins Harley-Davidson, Inc. 663 South Barre Road Barre, VT 05641 802-476-6104 http://www.wilkinsharley.com E-mail: Info@wilkinsharley.com

Chapter Meetings: Second Tuesday of Each Month At Wilkins Harley Davidson, Inc.

Our December Gathering will be the Holiday ‘HOP’ on December 16th at the Twin City Family Fun Center and K’s Korner Sportsbar/Restaurant beginning at 2 p.m.

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