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1 S o u t h e r n N e v a d a C h a p t e r, I n c. # The Director s Saddle Well December has finally arrived. This is my last newsletter for the year. I have had a great time this year and learned a lot about the chapter and the dealership. The dealership has been really good to us and has been real easy to work with. About the only thing we changed this year was our coupon program. It was originally set up for just the rider of the bike and not for passengers even though they were members of the SNHOG. With the new program, now everyone that is a member is eligible to win our drawings at the general membership meetings. D E C E M B E R, A big thank you to Nick for listening to us and helping us get this done. This program was not just my idea. I have to give credit/thanks to Speedo and Tom also. We were just standing around talking about the chapter one night and how we could get everyone involved again. We came up with the new coupon program we have now. I think it is working out very good for the chapter as a whole. I have to thank the dealership for supporting the group and for giving me the chance to be this years ( 2011 ) director. I had a great time and enjoyed all the events with the chapter through the year. Also I have to thank Randy at the dealership. She has really helped with dealer information, Continued on Page 2 S.N.H.O.G. Officers 2011 DIRECTOR DAVE JONES DIRECTOR@SNHOGLV.COM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GARY CHILDERS ASSISTANTDIRECTOR@SNHOGLV.COM SECRETARY WILLIE ELLISON SECRETARY@SNHOGLV.COM TREASURER TRACY TORRES TREASURER@SNHOGLV LEAD ROAD CAPTAIN JIM LARSON LEADROADCAPTAIN@SNHOGLV.COM ACTIVITIES OFFICER SANDI EDGE ACTIVITIESOFFICER@SNHOGLV.COM MEMBERSHIP OFFICER WENDY SMITH MEMBERSHIPOFFICER@SNHOGLV.COM LADIES OF HARLEY OFFICER NANCY DEVIESE LOH@SNHOGLV.COM ********* NEWSLETTER EDITOR MARIO TORRES EDITOR@SNHOGLV.COM WEBMASTER TRACY TORRES WEBMASTER@SNHOGLV.COM SPONSORING DEALER REP TOM PLEHN TOMPLEHN@LVHD.COM Inside this issue: Director s Saddle 1&2 Lucky Hogs 3 Business Directory 4 HOG Info & Birthdays 5 Chapter Merchandise 6 Death Valley Ride Photos 7 Editor s Note 8 December Calendar 9 January Calendar 10 December Hog Calls 11 January Hog Calls 12 Speedo s Holiday Message 13 Larry Kusler s Notes 14 General Meeting Photos 15 More Photos

2 Continued from page 1 Director s Saddle...continued The Directors Saddle Dave Jones 2011 SNHOG Director.and for getting our newsletter approved and out to our members. A big thanks to the board members this year. Without their support/help we wouldn t have had such a great year. It takes a lot of planning and even though we didn t agree on things at times, we worked through it and got everything accomplished for the year. Thanks again for the support. I definitely have to thank the road captains for continuing to keep the chapter safe and getting us to all our destinations and back again safely. In my opinion, they do an awesome job for the group and really deserve the credit. Keep up the great work. Thanks to all the ambassadors and photographers for volunteering their time to help with the chapter. Being an ambassador and helping the new members find their direction is very important to getting new members comfortable with the group and letting them know how the group works. Thanks again to our photographers for taking pictures of our rides and other events. It is great to go to the website gallery and look at all the pictures from the year. It s good to remember the year, but with the pictures our photographers took it just makes it better to remember the events. Thanks to Wendy for taking the membership officer position this year. It is a lot of work keeping track of the members and making sure all are up to date with their memberships. Thanks to Mario for getting the newsletter together for us so the chapter gets the information needed from it. Thanks to Tracy for being our webmaster. Holding one position ( treasurer ) with the group is a lot of work, but having two is really time consuming. A special thanks to Larry Kusler, Karen Heriford and Jim Speedo Larson for their guidance this year. Their knowledge of the chapter has been a big help in getting things done this year. Thanks for the guidance. Thanks to our dealer rep Tom. All your help this year getting with the dealership and guiding us with different event ideas really helped us get things done this year. Thanks Tom. A huge thanks to all the members of SNHOG. Without all of you coming out to all our rides, meet and eats and other events this year. The members are why all of us volunteer our time to hopefully make your SNHOG experience enjoyable. Look forward to riding with all of you next year and the years to come. Thanks for putting up with me and for listening at the meetings. Now on to our December events. First we have our overnight ride to Lake Havasu on the 3 rd leaving from ABC at 9:00 am. This is our last overnight ride for the year and it has always been a great ride. Then on the 10 th we have our charity ride. This event is for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. This ride will leave LVHD at 9:30 am. Don t forget to bring your gifts for the kids. On the 13 th is our last general membership meeting for Then on the 15 th we have a meet and eat at Sam's Town buffet at 6:30 pm. We are doing this meet and eat instead of the Christmas light ride we usually do. After we all get together and eat, we will go into the MYSTIC FALLS PARK inside Sam's Town. Then on the 17 th we have our annual Christmas party. It will be held at the Golden Nugget downtown. On the 21 st is our last ride of the year. It is Speedos mid-week ride. This ride will leave SILHC at 9:00 am. Also we are taking donations for the USO. We have been challenged to raise money for this and we will be excepting anything you can give for them. Thanks for any donation you can give. Thanks for a great year and putting up with me. Dave Jones 2011 SNHOG Director " Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul " 2

3 Lucky Hogs Lucky H.O.G.s $25 Dollar Winners Jim McClain, Karen Heriford, Mario Torres, Wendy Smith, Bonnie Carter, David Kitchen. $100 Dollar Winner- Mid Week Ride- David Kitchen $50 Dollar Ride Tickets Randy Houston, Betty Baldwin, Glen Oelrich, Larry Kusler, Larry McClellenad, Danny Plourde, Rex Derby, Paul Smith Secret Greeter - $25 Dollars Donna B Yada, $25 Dollars to Greeted Art Flores New Members Sal Richichi, Judy Anderson, Tom Emerson, Daniel Wood, Larry Dobbs, Robert Dunn Friendly Reminder... Be sure to visit our online PHOTO GALLERY at Photographs are such a great way to remember events in our lives. Our SNHOG Online Photo Gallery is also a great way to share the fun we have as a Chapter with friends, family and anyone who is skeptical about joining our Chapter. All you have to do is browse the gallery for a few minutes and will quickly realize we ride and have fun all year round! Although Beverly Kusler, Deena McClain, Zachery Edge, Donna Yada. Debra DeCosta, Dave Fraley and Penny Carver are the "photographers" for the Chapter, they are obviously not the only ones who take pictures at our events. If you have photos you would like to submit, please send them to photos@snhoglv.com. Be sure to include the date and event the photos were taken and any other description you would like included. We will also be happy to post your name, crediting you with the photos you've taken. thanks so much *** Note: If you prefer not to have your photo on the website, request a photo be removed or photo information updated, please let us know and we ll make the changes as soon as possible. You must mention the album name and placement number of the photo in question. P A G E 3

4 Lucky H.O.G.s $25 Dollar Winners Jim McClain, Karen Heriford, Mario Torres, Wendy Smith, Bonnie Carter, David Kitchen. $100 Dollar Winner- Mid Week Ride- David Kitchen $50 Dollar Ride Tickets Randy Houston, Betty Baldwin, Glen Oelrich, Larry Kusler, Larry McClellenad, Danny Plourde, Rex Derby, Paul Smith Secret Greeter - $25 Dollars Donna B Yada, $25 Dollars to Greeted Art Flores New Members Sal Richichi, Judy Anderson, Tom Emerson, Daniel Wood, Larry Dobbs, Robert Dunn Really Important Business Directory Update You ll find member advertisers integrated throughout your Silver Eagle News. We d sure like to see more of you who have business or services advertise in the Silver Eagle News. It happens to be the least expensive way known to man to get your business information out to hundreds of folks each month!! (And when I say more, I really mean MORE!! If you would like to advertise, the rates are as follows: $30 for 3 months (3 months is the minimum); $50 for 6 months; and $90 for 12 months. Call Jon ( ) to secure a spot, and send two business cards and a check to the Chapter Address listed on the back of this newsletter to Jon Dostal s attention. As a Reminder... When you get around to sewing on your Chapter patches (see the back page of the Silver Eagle News for sizes and prices from the SN H.O.G. Store )...remember that all three patches (your central H.O.G. patch and SN Chapter and Las Vegas rockers SHOULD BE TOUCHING)...There s a reason...it s to distinguish our patch from the three-patch (or 1% MCs)...and to abide by H.O.G. regulations for displaying your Patch...wear it proudly...and correctly!! Editor s Information MARIO TORRES EDITOR PHONE: EDITOR@SNHOGLV.COM Please provide newsletter contributions by to the Editor, or in care of the Editor at the Chapter s Post Office address (return address on this newsletter). All submissions are due no later than the Friday following the General Membership Meeting each month. Late submissions will be considered for the following month s publication, depending upon space and currency of the information. Please do not submit irreplaceable information or photographs. All materials become property of the SN H.O.G., and we do reserve the right to edit for length and content. Thanks, Mario Remember All Rides Are Alcohol Free S & WEBSITE!! We send out correspondence via regarding future events. So, please keep us updated with your most current address by sending it to secretary@snhoglv.com. Visit your Chapter s website at P A G E 4

5 SNHOG Event and Run Codes: Departure Locations LVHD Las Vegas Harley-Davidson S. Eastern Sahara Ave RRHD Red Rock Harley-Davidson S. Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel and Casino - I-15 Blue Diamond Road ABC Albertson s Shopping Center - Boulder City ISK Iron Skillet Restaurant - I-15 Speedway Exit ANW Albertson s North West - Farm Rd off US 95 and Durango ****************************************************************************** CE - Closed Event ME - Member Event OE - Open Event SE - SN Chapter Event Primary Terrain Activity Type Open to Chapter Members and One Guest Open to H.O.G. Members Open to Chapter Members, H.O.G. Members, and Guests as desired Open ONLY to Chapter Members ************************************************************************* Run Codes Distance (Round Trip in Miles) A - Interstate 1 = 100 or less B - State Highway 2 = 101 to 200 C - In Town 3 = 201 to 300 D - Combination 4 = 301+ E - Single Lane/Tight Curves U = Unknown (0 to 301+) General Direction N - North; S - South; E - East; W - West; V -Varies 10 COMMANDMENTS OF RIDING 1. Be on Time! 6. Carry Your Own Gear 2. Be Prepared 7. Watch Where You Park 3. Give a Helping Hand 8. Be Rider Aware 4. Communicate Intentions 9. Have Fun 5. Think of Others 10. Ride Safe S.N.H.O.G. December Birthdays John Boothby 12/17 Louise Burns 12/6 Gary Childers 12/9 Ernest Dillwith 12/25 Jeanette Downen 12/8 Larry Downen 12/29 Martin Esquibel 12/21 Bambi Fash 12/24 David Scott Fraley 12/25 Stacy Kitts 12/7 Peggy Lesley 12/26 Guy Miller Jr 12/18 Ginette Ouellet 12/11 Troy Palmer 12/1 Harley E. Payne 12/20 Erland Reuter 12/3 Clifford Seibert 12/25 Stephen E. Sessums 12/17 Jose Silva 12/16 Don Saparkman 12/16 Frederick Strouse 12/17 Earle Sullins 12/31 Thomas Westdorp 12/11 Tami White 12/25 Jon Williams 12/28 P A G E 5

6 The Silver Eagle News 2605 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV All rights reserved by Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Sponsoring Dealer Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Don Andress, Owner Tim Cashman, Owner Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Red Rock Harley-Davidson Or on the Web at or redrockharley.com Change of Address? If you are planning to move soon or have recently moved, or if any other information is changed for you, please this information to: membershipofficer@snhoglv.com Or mail it to: Membership Officer c/o the Chapter Mailbox: Southern Nevada HOG 2605 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV Member Name: National Number: New Address: City: State: Zip: New Home Phone: New Work Phone: Name Change: Pick up your H.O.G. stuff at the next General Membership Meeting Here s what you ll find at the H.O.G. Store Small Chapter Rocker $15 Small H.O.G. Patch $15 Small Las Vegas Rocker $15 Large Chapter Rocker $25 Large H.O.G. Patch $25 Large Las Vegas Rocker $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 $6 Chapter Lapel Pin $15 Chapter Poker Chip Patch $ 5 Chapter License Plate $10 Chapter Baseball Style Hats $20 Name Patch $10 Name Tag $10 Note: if you are buying through the mail PLEASE include Postage. Disclaimer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, National H.O.G., Southern Nevada Harley-Davidson, as Sponsoring Dealer, 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 Sponsoring Dealer, and H.O.G. All information and/or P artwork A G E contained 6 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 Dealer. P A G E 6

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8 HOG Roadside Assistance Stranded? Never! (HOG Roadside Assistance) HOG members can take comfort in knowing if something unexpected happens on the road, you ll never be left stranded. The HOG Roadside Assistance Program Standard Package is included with all full and full life memberships The Standard Package may be used by current full and full life members once per year, maximum $100 coverage. Road America is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you break down call Road America toll free to arrange for a tow to the nearest Harley-Davidson dealership. Members also receive reduced rates on the Deluxe and Ultra Roadside Assistance Packages which provide additional coverage. Refer to your HOG Benefits Guide for more information or visit members.hog.com. Hone Your Riding Skills (Safe Rider Skills) Being a HOG member means making the most of every ride and every ride should be a safe ride. The HOG Safe Rider Skills Program is the perfect way for you to do a little brushing up on your riding skills, whether you re a seasoned veteran or a new rider. The HOG Safe Rider Skills Program offers up to $50 reimbursement in the form of a HOG coupon to HOG members who successfully complete an accredited Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider training course, including the Harley-Davidson Rider s Edge courses. It s HOG s way of saying safety matters most. Refer to your HOG Benefits Guide for more details on the HOG Safe Rider Skills Program, or visit members@hog.com. It is the Best of Times to Ride... By The Editor I sometimes wonder how in spite of the world around us appearing to spin out, how easy it is to just get on the motorcycle and just ride until you sort it all out. And sometimes it is just the reassurance knowing the people you ride with, socialize with, and dine with, are all bound by one unique theme- The Harley Davidson Motorcycle. It is that one hand wave (or Peace Sign?), the makes us unique to ourselves no matter what. It s because we ride! We are a union of riders made equal every time we change from our work clothes to our riding clothes. We have become a family joined as Soldiers and Veterans, Firemen and Policemen, Doctors, Nurses, Lawyers and all the rest. We share a mutual respect for each other and embrace a very special type of freedom. It inspiring, it s life altering good, it s that cool breath on a brisk mountain morning, or that fresh green wet smell of fresh cut grass. Actually it s the holidays, and I wish everyone a very safe and sane ride everywhere they ride. After all, tis The Season to Ride. Page 8

9 Southern Nevada H.O.G. December 2011 Primary Terrain Distance (Round Trip in Miles) A - Interstate 1 = 100 or less B - State Highway 2 = 101 to 200 C - In Town 3 = 201 to 300 D Combination 4 = 301+ E - Single Lane/Tight Curves U = Unknown (0 to 301+) N - North; S - South; E - East; W - West; V Varies Departure Locations LVHD Las Vegas Harley-Davidson S. Eastern Sahara Ave RRHD Red Rock Harley-Davidson S. Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel and Casino - I-15 Blue Diamond Road Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 New Years 2012 Hair of the HOG TBD SUBJECT TO CHANGE Lake Havasu Overnighter Parade of Lights 9:00 am ABC Return from Overnighter Primary Officers Meeting 6:00 pm LVHD Road Captains Meeting 6:00 pm Charity Ride NV Childhood Cancer Foundation 9:30 am - LVHD All Officer Party TBD 6:00 pm General Membership Meeting Meet-n-Eat SNHOG Christmas Party 6:30 pm RRHD Mid-Week Ride 6:30 pm Sam s Town Buffet 5:00 pm Golden Nugget :00 am SILHC Merry Christmas All run times are FULLY FUELED and READY to ROLL. Plan to be there early for the ROAD CAPTAIN S BRIEFING! For more information about any SN H.O.G. event, contact any PRIMARY Officer, Activities Officer Sandi Edge, or view our Web-site at P A G E 9

10 Southern Nevada H.O.G. January 2012 Primary Terrain Distance (Round Trip in Miles) A - Interstate 1 = 100 or less B - State Highway 2 = 101 to 200 C - In Town 3 = 201 to 300 D Combination 4 = 301+ E - Single Lane/Tight Curves U = Unknown (0 to 301+) N - North; S - South; E - East; W - West; V Varies Departure Locations LVHD Las Vegas Harley-Davidson S. Eastern Sahara Ave RRHD Red Rock Harley-Davidson S. Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel and Casino - I-15 Blue Diamond Road Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat New Years Hair of the HOG 8:00 am ABC New Years Day Observed Primary Officers Meeting 6:00 pm LVHD Road Captains Meeting 6:00 pm Frosty Balls X Dealer Event 9:00 am LVHD General Membership Meeting 6:30 pm LVHD All Officers Meeting 6:00 pm RRHD New Member Ride & Planning Meeting 10:00 am RRHD MLK Birthday Mid-Week Ride 9:00 am ISK Lunch Ride 9:00 am SILHC Meet-n-Eat Yuma Overnighter 6:30 pm Red Robin 8:00 am ABC Return from Overnighter SUBJECT TO CHANGE All run times are FULLY FUELED and READY to ROLL. Plan to be there early for the ROAD CAPTAIN S BRIEFING! For more information about any SN H.O.G. event, contact any PRIMARY Officer, Activities Officer Sandi Edge, or view our Web-site at P A G E 10

11 December Hog Calls Well, here I am writing the December Hog Calls. I guess it s time to use the old cliché, Where did the year go. Looking back, we had some great rides, experienced some fantastic destinations, met some wonderful people and partook in some of our old favorites. OK. OK. Enough of the reminiscing, let s get on to what s coming up. Saturday December 3 rd : The first ride of the month is going to be a traditional December over-night ride to Lake Havasu for the Parade of Lights. If you have never been there, this event it is spectacular. The boat owners decorate their boats in grand Christmas style with lots and lots of lights and parade them through the channel and under the bridge. Date: 12/3/11 Bridgewater Motel Leave Location: ABC (Albertson s Boulder City) 101 London Bridge Rd. Briefing Time: 8:30 AM Leave Time: 9:00 AM Tuesday December 13 th : Guess what, it s time for the General Membership Meeting and Gathering. The last meeting of the year usually has some good stuff. Come join us. There will be cake, I promise. Date: 12/13/11 Location: Las Vegas Harley Davidson (Eastern & Sahara) Time: 6:30 PM Thursday December 15 th : Does it seem this month is rushing by? We are having another Meet-n-Eat. I don t think my girlish figure can stand much more abuse after Thanksgiving. Well I guess I can have something good for me and partake in some socializing. This is going to be a very special event. We are not only going to eat and chat it up we are going to partake in the special Christmas show at Sam s Town. Date: 12/15/11 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Sam s Town Buffet Saturday December 17 th : The event of the year, The Southern Nevada Harley Owners Group Christmas Party. If you have purchased tickets you know it will be held at the Golden Nugget down town Las Vegas. If you haven t purchased your tickets, what the hell are you waiting for? At the time I am writing this there are a very few tickets left. Contact Tracy at treasurer@snhoglv.com If you have purchased tickets and have not completely paid for them, the balance is due at the General Membership Gathering on the 13 th or before. Location: Bel Air Room Golden Nugget Cocktails: 5:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM Attire: Business Casual or Better Wednesday December 21 st : The last event of the year is Speedo s Mid Week Ride. Because of the leave location I think it s going to be some place south. Date: 12/21/11 Briefing : 8:30 AM Leave: 9:00 AM Leave Location: Silverton Hotel Casino Page 11

12 January Hog Calls Sunday Jan. 1 st : For those of us that may partake in a bit more of the spirits (adult beverages) than we should on New Year s eve the ride on New Year s day is called The Hair of The HOG ride. Some of us speak in a lower volume and try real hard to not make a lot of noise with the bikes to prevent your head from exploding. This ride is traditionally the first ride of the year and the first ride for the new administration of your Chapter. Come out and make fun of us or them as the case may be. Date: 1/1/12 Leave Location: ABC (Albertson s Boulder City) Briefing Time: 7:30 AM Leave Time: 8:00 AM Saturday Jan. 7 th : This is the first Dealership event of the year. We will be getting the information for this event to you as soon as it is made available to us. This event will also be a Chapter event and a ride will be scheduled for the members wishing to participate. The Dealership traditionally requests volunteers to help with the registration and card opening. If you want to volunteer Sandi will have a sign-up sheet at the December General Membership Gathering. Tuesday Jan. 10 th : Now we get to see the new administration in action. I am sure there will be plenty of opportunities to point and laugh, there always is. As your assistant director I have heard some rumors that there may be some fun changes. You have two choices, you can show up as see them first hand or you can hear about them all month from those that were there. Clear you calendar and be there. Date: 1/10/12 Time: 6:30 PM Location: LVHD (Eastern & Sahara) Sunday Jan. 15 th : This is going to be a special day. We are planning to have one of our Famous New Member Rides. We will be serving lunch courtesy of our Dealerships. Also, a few weeks before this ride we will be circulating a form we want everyone to fill out. We are planning the 2012 events and rides. This form will be asking for your favorite destinations and events. Jan. 15th will be the deadline for getting these forms back to us. Think about where you want to go this coming year and watch your s for the form. Thursday Jan. 19 th : Speedo said he wants to have a mid-week ride. It has been an entire month since he has put together a short ride with the mid-week riders. He wants to invite all the retired cotton tops and anyone with mid week days off to join him. He keeps the destination a secret, so we need to guess the destinations. Date: 1/19/12 Leave Location: ISK (I-15 at Speedway exit) Briefing Time: 8:30 AM Leave Time: 9:00 AM Saturday Jan. 21 st : Do you have any idea how hard it is to write about a lunch ride just after you finish a big dinner and are stuffed? Doing a lunch ride now would be Well anyway, we have a lunch ride scheduled. I think there is going to be a little change in the selection of a restaurant to stop at. Come find out what is cooking. Date: 1/21/12 Leave Location: SILHC (Silverton Hotel I-15 & Blue Diamond) Briefing Time: 8:30 AM Leave Time: 9:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 24 th : Like I said, I just finished eating dinner and writing this is painful. We are going to do a little BSing and have dinner. It would sure be nice to see and talk to all of you at this event. The more I talk the less I can eat. As long as there are a lot of you, you don t need to be polite and put up with me very long. Date: 1/24/12 Location: Red Robin (7860 W. Tropical Prkwy (US-95 & W Ann Rd)) Time: 6:30 PM Saturday Jan. 28 th : Our annual pilgrimage to Yuma AZ. This has been the trip that one or two have ventured into Mexico and purchased a few health aids (prescriptions) for the year. We have also found a motel that has a terrific happy hour (free). There are several great restaurants in walking distance and I can t wait. Date: 1/28/12 LA FUENTE INN Leave Location: ABC 1513 E 16TH STREET Briefing Time: 7:30 AM YUMA, AZ Leave Time: 8:00 AM (928) Page 12

13 Holiday Message BY Jim Speedo Larson Greetings Southern Nevada HOG s The holiday season has begun. I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving and will be able to enjoy the holidays by spending time with your family and friends. The Road Captains would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. This has been a great year for me. It has been a pleasure seeing so many of you on our rides and overnighters. I have enjoyed being your Lead Road Captain for the past year and plan on continuing to be a Road Captain in I would like to thank this year s Road Captains for all the time, effort and hard work they do as a team. You have done an outstanding job ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our members on chapter rides. Without you, we would not be what we are, one of the greatest HOG Chapters. A special thanks to Paul Smith, The Safety Guy, for all the great safety articles in this year s newsletters. The chapter has had some great rides and overnighters in Hopefully you have had a chance to get out and ride with your chapter. This year s Mid-Week Rides have been very successful. I really enjoy the Mid- Week Rides with the members that can t ride on weekends do to their work schedules. It s great there is a weekday ride for the members that can t ride with the chapter on weekends. There are still a couple of rides left this year. The last overnighter of the year will be to Lake Havasu on December 3 rd 4 th. If you haven t seen the Parade of Lights on Lake Havasu, make plans to join us on the Lake Havasu Overnighter. Then we have our annual SNHOG Charity Ride. This year we will be delivering toys to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. The last ride of the year will be the monthly Mid-Week ride. As I tell the members on the Mid-Week Rides, this will be a great ride we have no adult supervision. Don t forget the chapter Christmas Party on December 17 th. This party is always a lot of fun; great atmosphere, good food, a few drinks, socializing and a little dancing. A good time will be had by all. I look forward to seeing you there. For everybody that survives New Years Eve, remember to mark your calendars for our annual Hair of the HOG ride on January 1 st. See you on the next ride Ride Safe and Have Fun Jim Speedo Larson Lead Road Captain Page 13

14 December 2011 Notes BY Larry Kusler A couple of years ago I purchased a device for use primarily on my Harley that performs several different functions. It communicates my location through satellites and allows people to view the progress of my trips by linking to a web page. It also allows me to summon help if needed even when we ride beyond the range of cellular service. That is the reason I made the purchase. The chapter routinely rides well beyond the range of cellular service and should an emergency occur I wanted the ability to immediately summon help. Fortunately so far we have never needed that service, but it is comforting to know that if it is needed it is available. For the last two years I have been sharing trip information with my family who were interested in tracking me wherever in the world I was. It occurred to me that members of the chapter may have family or friends who would like to be able to see where they are, at least where they have been. The system plots a point on a map every ten minutes so on our rides out of town the device will show the route we have taken, where we stop and when we were there. If any of you would like to have your family or friends see where you are riding all you have to do is send them this link. This link has been functional for two years and I plan to keep it going for as long as I ride. For those of you that share this link with others please let me know how it works for you. glid=0uvjrv70cswssdxmp1grzvrj5iifbyewc As always, enjoy the ride and remember If you aren t having fun, you are doing something wrong Larry Kusler Page 14

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16 More Meeting Photos New member ride 8 pictures Page 16

17 And S more Pictures New member ride 8 pictures Page 17