SE MN H.O.G. CLUB #2443 ROCHESTER HARLEY DAVIDSON 7180 Highway 14 East Rochester, MN 55904 507-288-9050 Greetings, Southeastern Minnesota Harley Owners Group #2443 February 2013 Newsletter Directors Notes Since this is my first message ( I haven't figured out what to name it), I thought I would tell you a little about myself and my family. I'll keep it short! We moved to Rochester 20 years ago from St Louis Park for my wife's job. Sue is a State Farm agent and the club secretary. Her office is on North Broadway. We have 2 children (adults), Matt and Erin, 23 years old. They are twins (that's why they are the same age!). They graduated from Century in 2008. Erin earned a nursing degree and now lives and works in Austin, Texas. Matt is graduating from UMD with a finance degree. Both were athletes, playing traveling sports as youth and continuing thru high school. So although I have had motorcycles since I was 15, I didn't really start to ride seriously until they were out of high school. It is amazing how much spare time you find after they get out of the house! My last bike was a '96 Royal Star Tour Classic. I put 10,000 miles on it in 10 years. I have 37,000 on my '08 Ultra and Judy says its time for a new one! I have had careers in the restaurant, mortgage, retail and real estate title businesses. I am currently an independent health coach with Take Shape For Life and just completed my insurance licensing tests so I can help out at Sues office. We are both looking forward to being more involved in the club and we hope to see you at the meetings and events. Mike February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 1
Pledge of Allegiance at 9:34 January 2013 Meeting Minutes No Report from Assistant Director - Tom. He is at funeral Memebership ~ Julie was not at meeting but passed on this report: 167 members. 108 paid for 2013 so far. 4 new members for 2013. 5 year anniversary for Julie Burton Drawing for early membership sign-up goes to Patty Ann. Wins $25 gift certificate. Report from Greg Domke: Christmas Party tonight at Zumbro Falls Golf Club. There are Cancer Telethon sign-up sheets for the telethon on the 19th and 20th. Greg also brought up the decision to limit rides during the week to in Rochester. No objections from the group. Greg has a list of rides for the weekend and also sigh-up sheets for each month. He requests the membership take the sheet for their birthday month and fill in some choices they have for rides that month. Treasurer Report: Jeff Williams - started month at $ $14,775 and ended month at $ 15,452. Had $ 408.00 in dues $19 in merchandise. Gave $250 to Christmas Anoyomas in Frank Vondrasak's name. $ 420 for Christmas party. Jeff wants any articles for newsletter by 20th of month. Ladies of Harley ~ Next month is the Chili Cook-off. February 9th - 10:30 at the dealership. Judging is at 11:00. $ 5 for samples and voting. Flyers on website. Just bring your chili ~ no need to sign-up for. Charlie ~ Safety Director ~~ not as much to report since winter, but if you do ride, be careful of ice and be aware that with closed windows people also will not hear you. He also suggested when you are riding in different states to be aware of different laws in that state. Suggested checking out the front of the Harley atlas to see various states and laws for each state. Also ~ check your insurance for see if it covers passengers and renting a motorcycle in other states. Charlie finished by saying that helmut laws are going to be introduced in Minnesota this year and if your have an opinion on this or anything else related to riding ~~ make sure your have a conversation with your legislator. Tickets ordered for the raffle ~ got permit last week. Cancer ride date is unknown at this time. Bike show/swap meet is February 23rd. Dealer News: Anyone with take-off parts or if you know anyone with parts that want them out of their garages or basements -- please let Jake know. Anyone wanting to show off their bikes ~~ contact Jake. New clothing coming in every day. Service specials through February. Adjourned 9:53 February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 2
Activity Officer Notes If you are going out for a ride and looking for folks to ride with, send an email to gadomke@hotmail.com and Greg will forward it to the group. Include how others can contact you if they have questions. Greg Domke Activity Officer Editor Notes All input for newsletter should be submitted no later than the 20 th of the month to make the next newsletter. If you have any questions on this subject or have any suggestions for a future newsletter, please e-mail or give Jeff Williams a call. Thank you all for your support and input for the newsletter. You all help make this a good monthly newsletter. You may submit articles to jeff1851@charter.net. Jeff Williams Newsletter Editor Webmaster Notes When submitting info for web site, please include all info needed such as pictures and events plus make a statement in subject line as to content. If you have any questions on this subject or have any suggestions for content on web site, please e-mail or give Roger a call. Thank you all for your support and input for the web site. You all help to make this a good web site that will keep us all informed and help promote SE MN H.O.G. Club You may submit input, pictures, events, etc. to dalen02@hotmail.com. Dale Nelson Webmaster Around the Bend With the weather that is approaching this weekend, don t think TOO many will be out riding! Have seen a few in the last few days though, and can only hope they are watching for all the typical hazards on the road at this time of year-black ice, sand/salt on the roads, PLOWS, critters etc,etc,etc. I would like to talk a little about everyone s favorite topic----insurance! State law says we gotta have it. Opponents of motorcycles/riders say we cost the state too much because we don t have or don t have enough insurance. I ll leave it up to you to decide what you do. MOST standard policies cover the basics, which are liability and property damage. In other words, they cover what you hit and who you hit-not YOU! Unless you get or have a bike insurance policy that covers you-bodily injury-and your bike-collision/comprehensive, you will need to make sure any health insurance policy you have, thru work or some other source will cover an injury to you February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 3
while riding your bike. We will talk Collision and comprehensive later. A special note here is that ALL mc policies in MN. DO cover the passenger for injuries etc. There is a loophole for employer sponsored health insurance benefits. This loophole is called The Source Of Injury Exclusion Clause. In a nutshell, this gives the employer the RIGHT to deny coverage for an injury that happens while engaged in or doing something they consider risky recreational behavior. This could be racing, skydiving, skiing, motorcycling take your pick. This is part of a bill called HIPPA that came about in 1966. Long story short, check with your insurance co BEFORE you actually need to use it. I did! How about collision and comp. It s a good idea to make a list of and take pictures of all the extras and accessories you have on your bike. After an incident, some of the extras may be gone, destroyed-whatever. Better to have a record of what was there than to be guessing and trying to remember. Also, check to see if your bike-or car for that matter-is covered for a stated value or the blue book or whatever guide they use. I don t know anything about trailers, so it would be a good idea to check on those too. I have a friend who had a car accident that was not their fault last fall. The insurance company only covered the book value even tho there was still money owed on the car. It can happen. Last topic ok, quit yer clapping-goin any where this winter? Daytona s coming, Texas will be warming up, Phoenix is getting nicer and California is----california!! Before you go, take a look inside your HOG atlas and see if there are any special laws or equipment needed. Legal in MN. may not be legal in??? If you are renting a bike, you can either take the insurance the rental outfit offers or check with your insurance co. to see if your bike insurance will carry over to a rental much like car insurance will. And remember: LET S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!! PS: Hope the guy in the picture listed HIS accessories!! February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 4
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2013 Chapter Events and Rides February 4 th February 9 th February 12 th February 23 rd March 4 th March 9 th March 12 th April 8 th April 9 th April 13 th Officer Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 5:30PM - open to all members Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 9:30AM Chili contest @ Rochester Harley 11:00AM Questions contact Sandra Welsh @ 507-421-6865 or swelsh33@charter.net Dinner Ride at TBD Social hour from 5:30 PM, dinner @ 6:00PM Rochester Bike Show & Swap Meet @ Mayo Civic Center Call (507) 288-9050 for more information and sign-up Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 9:30AM Bake sale @ Rochester Harley following meeting. Questions contact Sandra Welsh @ 507-421-6865 or swelsh33@charter.net Dinner Ride at TBD Social hour from 5:30 PM, dinner @ 6:00PM Dinner Ride at TBD. Meet at Rochester Harley, kickstands up at at 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30PM. Ride leader TBD and ride leader to TBD. April 20 th May 6 th May 7 th May 11 th June 1 st June 3 rd Flood Run (info only non-h.o.g. event) for more info http://www.floodrun.org/ 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM. Ride leader TBD. and ride leader to TBD. 2013 Cancer Memorial Ride (Ride Against Cancer Charity Event) at Rochester Harley Davidson. Registration at 9:00AM.@ 10:15AM. June 8 th February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 7
and ride leader to TBD. June 11 th June 14 th 15 th June 20 th 22 nd June 27 th - 29 th July 8 th July 9 th July 13 th July 28 th August 5 th 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30PM. Ride leader TBD. SD State H.O.G. Rally in Sioux Falls, SD. Registration deadline is April 26 th. Go to the following web site for registration, sign up to volunteer, or for more info http://www.sdstatehogrally.com/ IA State H.O.G. Rally in Des Moines, IA. Registration deadline is May 2 nd. Go to the following web site for registration, sign up to volunteer, or for more info http://www.iastatehogrally.com/ MN State H.O.G. Rally in Albert Lea, MN. Registration deadline is May 9 th. Go to the following web site for registration, sign up to volunteer, or for more info http://www.mnstatehogrally.com/ Officer Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 5:30PM - open to all members 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM. Ride leader TBD. and ride leader to TBD. The Cruise 2013 13 th Annual) http://rmhcruise.com/welcome.html A benefit ride for the Ronald McDonald house (non-h.o.g. event) August 6 th 12 th August 10 th August 13 th August 15 th - 17 th September 9 th September 10 th Sturgis (info only non-h.o.g. event) and ride leader to TBD. 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30PM. Ride leader TBD. WI State H.O.G. Rally in Minocqua, WI. Registration deadline is June 27 th. Go to the following web site for registration, sign up to volunteer, or for more info http://www.wistatehogrally.com/ 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30PM. Ride leader TBD. February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 8
September 11 th -15 th Tomahawk WI ride (info only non-h.o.g. event) for more info http://www.tomahawkfallride.com/ September 14 th October 7 th October 8 th October 12 th October 19 th November 4 th November 9 th November 12 th December 9 th December 10 th December 14 th and ride leader to TBD 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30PM. Ride leader TBD. Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 9:30AM After meeting trash pickup, ride and ride leader to TBD. Rochester Harley Davidson Open House and SE MN HOG Bike Drawing @ 2:00PM. More info TBD Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 9:30AM, (Election Nominations). After meeting ride. Ride and ride leader to TBD. Turn in mileage and chapter challenge sheets today. 6:00PM. Dinner at 6:30PM. Ride leader TBD. Officer Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 5:30PM - open to all members Dinner Ride at TBD. Social hour from 5:30 PM, dinner @ 6:00PM Meeting @ Rochester Harley @ 9:30AM (Elections) All dates are subject to change or cancellation. Notification will be sent out if there are changes. Questions contact Dale Nelson February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 9
SE MN H.O.G. OFFICERS Director Mike Madden 507-251-5761 mmadden32@charter.net Secretary Sue Madden 507-259-5146 mmadden32@charter.net Activities Officer Greg Domke 651-301-1096 gadomke@hotmail.com Webmaster Dale Nelson 507-254-9337 dalen02@hotmail.com Safety Officer Charles Milligan 507-269-3988 charlesrmilligan@hotmail.com Road Captains Tony Haimes (Head) 507-254-2284 thaimes@yahoo.com Assistant Director Tom Welsh 507-421-6864 Twelsh33@gmail.net Treasurer Jeff Williams 507-259-1795 jeff1851@charter.net Editor Jeff Williams 507-259-1795 jeff1851@charter.net Membership Julie Williams 507-287-3396 williams1851@charter.net Ladies of Harley Officer (LOH) Sandra Welsh 507-421-6865 swelsh@bop.gov Contribution Committee Dean Pederson (Chair) 507-289-0095 pederson-c@msn.com Darrel Burton Glenn Roberts 507-226-3411 ctgroberts@charter.net George Wilson 507-288-1088 gswil3@yahoo.com Leon Plantz 507-281-9198 leon074@aol.com Bill Hoffman 507-288-2664 billbus@aol.com February 2013 For more info & links : www.semnhog.com Page 10