June 2011 Volume 26 Issue 6 Chapter Officers: Director, Kathy Lassonde director@ellingtonhog.com 860.749.8432 Assistant Director, Paul Coons asstdirector@ellingtonhog.com 860.558.5472 Treasurer, Jeannot Nadeau treasurer@ellingtonhog.com 860.289.2258 Secretary, Diane Pellicane secretary@ellingtonhog.com 860.568.7751 Activities Officer, Tim Mottes activities@ellingtonhog.com 860-684-2733 Membership Officer, Linda DeGray membership@ellingtonhog. com 860.849.6016 Editor, Dave spot Lemieux editor@ellingtonhog.com 860.347.1116 Ladies of Harley, Donna Corey 508.335.7579 - Terri Owens 860.684.6039 loh@ellingtonhog.com Lead Road Captain Norm LeBlanc 860.830-1256 Safety Officer, Peter Kahuda safety@ellingtonhog.com 860-932.8957 Safety Officer, Dave Joseph n1xsj@cox.net 860-623-5078 Webmaster, Alfred Grabka webmaster@ellingtonhog.com 860-569-7583 Greeter, Paul Bacon greeter@ ellingtonhog.com Historian, Kathie Morin historian@ellingtonhog.com Photographer, Henry M. Lanouette photographer@ellingtonhog.com Minutes June 9, 2011 Guest - None New Members -Randy, Diane and Paul. Correspondence - The Chapter Parade of Flags will be held at Milwaukee Bike Week on Saturday September 3rd. If anyone is interested in representing the chapter in the parade please see Kathy; the registration form must be completed by July 15th. Director - Kathy Lassonde I would like to thank everyone who volunteered at TSI s Bike Night. The proceeds from the 50/50 raffles at bike night will go towards purchasing turkeys at Thanksgiving for the families of the Ellington Human Service Department. Assistant Director - Paul Coons the 2011 Connecticut State Rally will be held in Danbury Connecticut on June 23rd, 24th and 25th. The Ellington Connecticut H.O.G. Chapter 0562 located in North central Connecticut, was founded in 1985 the first in the state. Now in our 26th year. Secretary - Diane Pellicane did not attend. Motion was made to accept the minutes as stated in the newsletter. Seconded. Treasurer - Jeannot Nadeau - Motion was made to accept the report as read. Seconded. Activities - Tim Mottes - Please see attached activities list. Membership - Linda DeGray - We currently have 125 members for 2011. Lead Road Captain - Norm LeBlanc did not attend. Safety Officer - Dave Joseph did not attend. Editor - Dave Lemieux did not attend There will be NO July HOG meeting. Ladies of Harley - Terri Owens and Donna Corey - The LOH
ride to Gillette Castle in East Haddam will be on June 11th; leaving Denny s in Vernon at 9:30 AM; the cost is $6.00.The next LOH meeting will be on July 25th, 6:30 PM at Lisa Savage s home. If anyone is interested in attending, please contact Terri for directions. Web Master - Alfred Grabka - did not attend. Photographer - Henry Lanuoette If anyone has any pictures, please send to Henry so he can post on the website. Historian - Kathie Morin - did not attend. Greeter - Paul Bacon did not attend. No cards were sent out this month. Dealer Liaison TSI is now open on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; excluding service. TSI now has a rewards program that will provide for members with added discounts. Please stop by and pick up your rewards card. Old Business -Keith Lassonde - will be leading a ride to Dutches County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck NY for the Antique Motorcycle show on June 11th, leaving TSI at 8AM; this is a helmet ride and the cost of $15.00. Donna Corey There will be a meeting on June 16th at 6:00 PM at TSI; open to everyone regarding our Poker Run. You can still drop off nonperishable food items at TSI to benefit the Ellington Human Service Department. Lee Kupidera - handed out additional paperwork for the Nova Scotia trip leaving on July 13th and returning on July 18th. New Business Kathy Lassonde - June 12th is Sarge s Poker Run, sponsored by TSI, registration is from 9:00 to 11:30 at TSI, the cost is $25.00 per bike, proceeds go to the Families of the Ellington Human Service Department; all bikes are welcome; please come out to support our Dealers charity. There will be NO July HOG meeting. Every Thursday Night from June 9th to August 25th - Bike Night at TSI from 5 PM to 8 PM, food, raffles, music and more. Special entertainment next week from Rick Sylvester. The proceeds from the 50/50 raffles at bike night will go towards purchasing turkeys at Thanksgiving for the families of the Ellington Human Service Department. All bikes are welcome. Per my conversation with Harry; we will not be having a facebook page for Ellington HOG. If anyone is doing a special ride or event; contact Kathy and she will send out a blast. EHOG Advocates are fellow members for you to go to, to share your concerns anonymously; whether it s about a fellow member, officer, safety issue or anything pertaining to the club. All concerns, complaints and/or suggestions, should be given to an advocate in writing to eliminate any miscommunication. No names will be mentioned. The advocates: Gary Bergeron 860.643.9348 Mike Kolpinski 860.871.0759 Frank Pellicane 860.568.7751 Just a reminder that the events calendar is for REFERENCE ONLY. All check should be made payable to Ellington CT Chapter, not EHOG. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Blue Chip Restaurant 5 Eagle Road, Danbury, CT 06810 203-744-3600 www.bluechip1.net (RT 84 Exit 8 - RT 6 across from Holiday Inn) (7.4 miles from Danbury Conf CTR) Danbury HOG & Blue Chip Restaurant Cordially Invite CT State HOG Rally Participants to a Meet & Greet Hog Roast Prior to CT State HOG Rally Opening Ceremonies Thursday, June 23, 2011 3:30 6:00pm $20 per person - all you can eat Incl., soda, coffee & tea The hog roast is all-you-can-eat, and the menu includes: Slow Roasted Pig Grilled BBQ Chicken Cole Slaw Baked Beans Corn on the Cob Tossed Salad Hawaiian Salmon Salad Macaroni Salad Potato Salad DESSERT Fruit Salad Ice Box Cake Thanks for your help in getting the word out on this... it will be a great time! I look forward to seeing everyone there. Tom Shantz Assistant Director, Danbury HOG
CALENDER http://www.localendar.com/public/ellingtonhog ELLINGTON H.O.G. / TSI HARLEY DAVIDSON 2011 EVENT CALENDAR 6/16 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 6/22 Frank s Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 6:30 pm 6/23 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 6/23 6/25 2011 Connecticut State HOG Rally in Danbury Ct. 6/27 Million Mile Monday 6/30 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 7/2-4 Gray Ghost Inn Weekend Trip, in Dover Vermont over night ride 7/6 Frank s Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 6:30 pm 7/7 Bike night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 7/9 Frank s Dinner Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 3:00 pm 7/10 Channel 3 Kids Camp Benefit Ride Sponsored by TSI event begins @ 9:00am TSI Ellington 7/13-17 Regional HOG Rally in Sidney, Nova Scotia 7/14 EHOG Meeting @ American Legion Rockville Ct. 7 pm 7/14 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 7/21 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington. 5pm-8pm 7/23 Frank s Dinner Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 3:00 pm 7/24 EHOG Poker Run to benefit the families of the Ellington Human Service Dept. 7/27 Frank s Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 6:30 pm 7/28 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 8/3 8/7 # 3 Tour Card Ride Dealer stops & Maine State HOG Rally over night ride 8/4 Bike Night @ TSI TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 8/6 TSI Columbia s Alzheimers Ride 8/10 Frank s Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 6:30 pm 8/11 EHOG Meeting @ American Legion Rockville Ct. 7 pm 8/11 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 8/12 Frank s Dinner Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 5:30 pm 8/13 Charlies Benefit Ride sponsored by TSI Ellington 8/18 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 8/20 Philip Johnson Benefit Ride sponsored by TSI Ellington 8/20 # 4 Tour Card Ride 8/21 TSI Columbia s Little Hearts Ride 8/25 Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5pm-8pm 8/27 &28 IGA Dream Benefit Ride - Guided ride from TSI to Farmington Polo Grounds 8/31 Frank s Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny s in Vernon @ 6:30 pm
9/8 EHOG Meeting @ American Legion Rockville Ct. 7 pm 9/8 &10 National Open House at TSI 9/10 LOH Plant Sale @ TSI Ellington 9/17 ( LOH Ride ) Ride to Charleston Beach RI brought to you by The Ladies of Harley. 10/9 Fall Apple Pie Ride to Vermont 10/13 EHOG Meeting @ American Legion Rockville Ct. 7 pm 10/14 & 15 Customer Appreciation Days at TSI 11/10 EHOG Meeting @ American Legion Rockville Ct. 7 pm 11/11 &12 Military Day @ TSI Ellington 11/25&26 Black Friday / Orange Saturday at TSI 12/8 EHOG Meeting @ American Legion Rockville Ct. 7 pm 12/8 Ladies Day/Night at TSI 12/10 Kid s Day at TSI 12/15 Men s Day/Night at TSI There will be a meeting on June 16th at 6:00 PM at TSI during bike night; open to everyone regarding our Poker Run. You can also still drop off nonperishable food items at TSI to benefit the Ellington Human Service Department. Every Thursday Night from June 9th to August 25th - Bike Night at TSI from 5 PM to 8 PM, food, raffles, music and more. Special entertainment this week from Rick Sylvester. The proceeds from the 50/50 raffles at bike night will go towards purchasing turkeys at Thanksgiving for the families of the Ellington Human Service Department. All bikes are welcome. June 12th - Sarge s Memorial Poker Run, sponsored by TSI, open to all bikes, registration is from 9:00 to 11:30 at TSI, the cost is $25.00 per bike, proceeds go to the families of the Ellington Human Service Department. Please come out and support our Dealer and Chapter. Ellington HOG Web Site hosted by - Alfy Grabka: I would like to remind everyone and to inform the new members on how to access our Ellington Hog Newsletter from our web site at www.ellingtonhog.com. The Newsletter link is required to be password protected and you will be asked for a User name and Password. If you do not know them call an officer of the club. Make sure you are using lower case letters. Let me know if you are having any problems with this. Email to: webmaster@ellingtonhog.com
Niagara Falls September 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2011 Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Make your hotel reservations today Comfort Inn Clifton Hill 4960 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario 800-263-2557 www.niagarafallscomfort.com Group Name is E-HOG, the hotel says they will try to group us together. There is an indoor swimming pool and rooms that open to the pool with tables and chairs so we will have space to hang out during our stay. They have a 24-hour cancelation policy, Make you reservations today. You will need a Passport, there is still time.
Trip Details We will leave the Bickfords in Enfield @ 6 pm on Wednesday September 21 and travel about 50 miles past Albany NY. (3 hours from Enfield) On Thursday morning after breakfast, we will travel 4 hours to Niagara Falls State Park in NY. We will spend the afternoon on the American side of the falls and then travel across the bridge into Canada and check in to the hotel. Friday we will spend the day on the Canadian side of the falls taking in all of the tourist sights. Saturday we will ride along the river to the Whirlpool Aero Car. We will ride the cable car over the whirlpool rapids getting lots of great pictures and laughs. After we will continue to the east toward the small village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Lots of small shops and food opportunities) Maybe a ride on the Whirlpool Jet Boat- for the daring? On the way back we can stop at one of the many local wineries. On Sunday, we will have breakfast at the hotel and get on the road heading home. We will find a place for lunch on the way home. It is only 7 hours of travel time a little less than 400 miles. http://www.niagarafallstourism.com/ http://www.niagaraonthelake.com/page/featured_events http://www.whirlpooljet.com/ After you make your reservations please send me an e-mail so I can get a head count. If you have any questions or comments please call or e-mail me. Jim Lanouette 860-662-6117 cell James.J.Lanouette@snet.net
EHOG Advocates; are fellow members for you to go to, to share your concerns with anonymously. Whether It s about a fellow member, officer, safety or anything pertaining to the club for that matter they will talk to you about it and try to resolve your concerns. They are: Gary Bergeron 860/643-9348 gary@cttrailers.com Mike Kolpinski 860-871-0759 maski101@aol.com Frank Pellicane (860) 568-7751 fdspellicane@comcast.net
* * * ELLINGTON H.O.G. ACTIVITIES * * * JUNE & JULY Sat. June 11 th ( LOH RIDE ) Ride to Gillette Castle in East Haddam. Ride will be leaving from Denny's in Vernon @ 9:30 am. OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS $ 6.00 cost if you choose to do the tour. Sat. June 11 th Keith's Ride to Dutches County Fairgrounds for the Antique Motorcycle Show in Rhinebeck N.Y. Leaving TSI Ellington @ 8:00 am This is a helmet ride and cost is $ 15.00. Sun. June 12 th Sarges Memorial Benefit Charity Poker Run - Sponsored by TSI, open to all bikes, registration is from 9:00 to 11:30 am at TSI, $ 25.00 per bike. Thur. June 16 th Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5:00 to 8:00 pm Wed. June 22 nd Frank's Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny's in Vernon @ 6:30 pm Thur. June 23 rd Bike Night @ TSI Ellington - 5:00 to 8:00 pm June 23-24-25 2011 Connecticut State HOG Ralley at Danbury Plaza Hotel Sat. June 25 th LOH Meeting at the home of Lisa Savage, 85 Putnam Lane, Enfield Ct. @ 6:30 pm Thur. June 30 th Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5:00 to 8:00 pm July 2 3 4 Wed. July 6 th Gray Ghost Inn Weekend Trip in Dover Vermont Frank's Ice Cream Ride Leaving Denny's in Vernon @ 6:30 pm Thur. July 7 th Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sat. July 9 th Frank's Dinner Ride Leaving Denny's in Vernon @ 3:00 pm Sun. July 10 th Channel 3 Kids Camp Benefit Ride Sponsored by TSI of Ellington. Beginning at TSI Ellington @ 9:00 am. Thur. July 14 th Bike Night @ TSI Ellington 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thur. July 14 th EHOG Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm @ American Legion Post 14, Rockville Ct. Visit our web site @ www.ellingtonhog.com
Ellington H.O.G. Chapter C/O TSI Harley Davidson 398 Somers Road Ellington, Ct. 06029 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Meetings held 7:00pm the second Thursday of each month at the American Legion 114 West Street Rockville, CT. NEXT MEETING Aug. 14 th For more information and ride schedules, see our Chapter WEB site HTTP://www.ellingtonhog.com 398 Somers Road Ellington Connecticut 06029 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:30-5:30 Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm TEL (860) 875-6663 FAX (860) 870-8517 8 Commerce Drive Columbia, CT 06226 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm & Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm TEL (860) 423-3116 FAX (860) 423-3110