HOG Sounder Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey New Port Richey HOG #1027 HOG Sounder Vol. I V April 2016 Reflections..Director, Frank Crawford March has come and gone, and has been a good month for New Port Richey HOGS! Thank you Kellie and your LOH ladies for making our spring fling a success. Couldn t have done it without your hard work. Seems that all who attended had a really great time, and we are all looking forward to next years event. Send an officer any ideas you have for the 2017 theme! I have had some comments that you folks would like some more rides on the calendar. Where would you like to go? Short rides? Long, weekend rides? Overnighters to a specific locations? You have some great road captains to pull from, so let them know what you want! Rides to nowhere? Ride Warrior stop rides? Bike nights? Ride to an activity such as bowling, kayaking, dinner cruise? Your captains want your input. Don t forget, you can set up and plan a ride and ask for a road captain to lead it. Our picnic and the Dealer Appreciation Luncheon for the crew at New Port Richey Harley-Davidson are coming up, as well as some fun activities the LOH is cooking up. Go to an LOH meeting and check out what is going on! For attending a Group Riding Class (see calendar here and on the website) you will earn an extra 100 points, as well as a cool patch, and some great tips on how our HOG Chapter rides as a group. Visit our sponsor, New Port Richey Harley-Davidson often. There is always something happening there, and on the weekends there is always Grill & Chill, with free burgers and hotdogs, and live music or a DJ both days. Every 3rd Saturday enjoy a Pancake Breakfast for $5, and then live music, free lunch and a World Famous Bikini Bike Wash! Say hello to Big George and be sure to thank him for his support of our chapter. Every wonder where the prizes and $25 gift cards come from that are given away at our meetings? Big George donates them every month! Always check the website calendar for updates, cancellations, and additions, as things may change according to weather, illness or emergencies. Your road captains are all volunteers, as are all officers, and sometimes life interferes with their HOG fun! I am always available by phone, email, or txt 24/7, and am at the dealer most every Sunday for face to face chat. Talk to me! Ideas, suggestions, kudos or complaints...i will address it all on a timely basis for you! Make use of the suggestion box at our general meetings. See you at the meeting! Remember...ride your own ride, and safety is your personal responsibility. Captain Frank For submissions: nprhognewsletter@gmail.com 727-247-6476 Website: www.nprflhog.com Sponsored by : Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey Harley Owners Group New Port Richey FL. Editor: Julie Crawford Chapter Meeting at Paradise American Legion, New Port Richey. April 11, 2016 Social Hour: 6pm Meeting: 7pm
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Your Chapter Officers Frank Crawford, Director 727-597-2321 captainfrank@tampabay.rr.com Don Watson, Head Road Captain 352-293-4788 watson702@tampabay.rr.com Valerie Watson, Merchandise & Sunshine Lady 301-275-9960 watson702@tampabay.rr.com Jeff Kohler, Assistant Director 727-967-5620 jebko34668@gmail.com Julie Crawford, Secretary/Editor 727-247-6476 nprhognewsletter@gmail.com Don Salerno, Treasurer 727-817-0333 dsalerno@tampabay.rr.com Kellie Russell, Ladies Of Harley 727-729-2676 juskeljo@aol.com John Ott, Safety Officer 727-846-1785 nakeddolphin@verizon.net Anthony Iapichino Chapter Mgr. 727-534-9697 bucsbike@yahoo.com Steve Tomasetti, As t. Treasurer 727-484-2217 harleymansteve@yahoo.com Mike Harvan, Sgt. At Arms 727-937-0685 mharvan@tampabay.rr.com Ed Fetters, Membership 727-869-7871 nprhogmembership@gmail.com Don Watson, Head Road Captain 352-293-4788 watson702@tampabay.rr.com Rich Klein, Communications 727-505-8152 Powertrends@hotmail.com Your Road Captains Kellie Russell 727-729-2676 juskeljo@aol.com Frank Mock, Photographer 727-264-8182 frank_mock71@outlook.com Jeff Kohler 727-967-5620 jebko34668@gmail.com Jim Lizzard Moore 727-992-8237 Lizzardimf.com@live.com Frank Crawford 727-597-2321 captainfrank@tampabay.rr.com Ed Fetters 727-869-7871 edfett@gmail.com HOG Care John Ott 727-846-1785 nakeddolphin@verizon.net Jim Harrington 813-833-0808 jharrington@tampabay.rr.com Rich Klein 727-505-8152 Powertrends@hotmail.com Steve Wells 727-272-0091 wellsfamily12@icloud.com James Russell 727 267 5253 james_05dyna@yahoo.com Jon Graskewicz 727-378-4222 bigjong300@gmil.com Become a Road Captain!! Call Don W. NOW!! HOG CARE Is your New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027's Sunshine Committee. We are here to make new members feel welcome, give out information, send get-well cards, and help our members. Please let our Sunshine Lady, Valerie Watson, know if you, or someone you know, is ill, injured, or hospitalized. With permission, we can also share any information you give in the newsletter and on the website. For updates, always check the HOG Care page under HOG WILD. For HOG Care Sunshine Lady, Contact: Valerie Watson, 352-293-4788 AP RIL 20 1 6 Page 3
Our Sponsor: Harley-Davidson Of New Port Richey 5817 SR 54, Port Richey Fl. Harley-Davidson Of New Port Richey General Manager, George Kazery gkazery@ferman.com Harley-Davidson Of New Port Richey HOG Chapter Mgr. & Dealer Rep Anthony Iapichino bucsbike@yahoo.com 727-534-9697 Page 4 THE HOG SOUNDER
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Jeff Kohler Assistant Director/Ride Warrior From the Desk of Duckman (Assistant Director Jeff Kohler) Spring weather at last, welcome to some of the best riding weather anywhere in the country this time of year! This is the reason to own a Harley in Florida. Lots of rides and activities in the chapter this month, so plan your calendar ahead to maximize your participation. The highlight of the April calendar is the annual chapter picnic on Saturday the 9th. It starts at Crews Lake Park in Hudson at 11:00 am. The chapter is providing meats, buns, soda and tea, remember to bring a covered dish or dessert for all to enjoy, show off your culinary talents! If you want to help with set up starting around 9:00 am, check with any of the Ladies of Harley for details. I'm sure your help would be greatly appreciated. The 2016 Ride Warrior patches are in and they look spectacular! Congrats again to designer Julie Crawford for a great design! Who will be the first member to garner one of these symbols of dedicated cycling? Good luck to one and all! This year's State H.O.G. Rally, "Thunder on the Ridge", is in Polk County on October 26-29, 2016. Deadline for registration is September 7, 2016. Remember to register early and make hotel/motel reservations if you plan to stay over in the area for this event. Further information is available at: www.flstatehogrally.com The next three Ride Warrior destinations for 2016 are: 22) Fort DeSoto Park (requires paid park entrance) 3500 Pinellas Bayway South St. Petersburg, FL 33715 23) Tradition Field 24) The Old Jail 500 NE 1st Avenue 525 NW Peacock Blvd Jasper, FL 32601 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Ride Safe, Stay Warm, and most of all ENJOY!!! RIDE WARRIOR 2016 John Ott, Safety Officer This month in Group Riding The primary job for every rider is to NOT hit the motorcycle in front of you. Most riding is done in the staggered formation. That is the bikes are staggered every bike staggered left and right in the same lane with spacing 1 second behind the bike to your right or left and 2 seconds behind the bike directly in front of you. This also pertains to 3 wheelers in the group. Regardless of the lead bike s signals, a rider is responsible for his or her own safety at all times. RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE. We ride in this staggered formation unless instructed otherwise by the Road Captain; or if road conditions become unsafe to maintain the staggered formation. Each rider commands his/ her entire area within a lane and may move to left or right in it as required. Have Fun and Ride Safe - John Page 6 T HE HO G S O U N D E R
Ladies Of Harley Officer, Kellie Russell Ladies of Harley by Kellie Russell Hello All! Well, our 50 s Themed SPRING FLING was a HUGE success. For those who missed it there was a great variety of food choices, prizes, music and FUN! Elvis put on a wonderful show singing all our favorite tunes. Everyone seemed to enjoy the comradery, socializing, dancing and the milkshakes were AWESOME (Thank You Gary and Jim)! A big THANK YOU to everyone who showed up early to help setup, and those who stayed for cleanup! Pictures are on the website, so check them out! The LOH is having a Baby Shower at our next meeting on April 7 th @ 6:30pm at I-HOP 4736 US 19 NPR*. This is to benefit S.O.L.V.E., a local non-profit organization whose purpose is to aid low income expectant mothers and/or families by providing baby and toddler clothing, diapers, baby food, cribs, playpens, walkers and other assistance. Recipients must be receiving WIC to be eligible for this program. If you would like to donate, items can be gently used we simply ask that items are clean with no stains and/or in good working order. A list of needed items is available in this issue. You may bring items to the LOH Meeting/Baby Shower on April 7 th or Final drop off deadline is April 11 th at the general meeting. Our Chapter Picnic is April 9 th at Crews Lake Park Pavilion 1 16739 Crews Lake Dr., Springhill. The club will be providing Meat, Buns, Sodas and Tea. Set up starts at 9:00am with Lunch about 12:00pm. A ride will leave from the dealership at 9:30am with Cap n Frank. Volunteers are greatly appreciated! Reminders: Pancake Breakfast - the LAST Saturdays of each month LOH next meeting May 14 th in the classroom at Harley-Davidson of NPR this is our Shimmy Mob Day and there is also a Pancake Breakfast with 100% of the proceeds to help raise awareness and funds for shelters for victims of abuse. Things to look forward to: Women s International Ride Day FREE Event May 7 th Kellie leading the ride, Everyone IS welcome Harley-Davidson of NPR Employee Appreciation Day - July 9 th Help us show our dealership how much we appreciate all they do for our chapter. We will be providing them with lunch. HOG MERCHANDISE, Valerie Watson See me at any meeting for HOG Chapter merchandise. We have a nice selection of men s and women s shirts, in many sizes, along with chapter flags, patches, etc. Please bring cash or check...no credit cards. Valerie Watson Don t forget to order/ pick up your name tag! AP RIL 20 1 6 Page 7
Overnight Ride coming up! Steve Hendershott 4/01 Joe Marsala 4/10 Keri Petys 4/10 Frank Mock Jr 4/15 Gary Annan 4/16 Maddie Parco 4/16 Kay Cahill 4/18 Candy Osteno 4/26 Michael Rudd 4/28 Daniel Rick 4/29 Michael Watson 4/30 Page 8 T HE HO G S O U N D E R
Don Watson, Head R/C The weather has finally decided to warm up so there are more rides and activities being held, more scheduled and less cancellations due to weather. Of course next comes the rainy season. Make sure you check the calendar page on the web site as rides and activities are often added after the calendar is printed in the newsletter. You should also check the calendar and your email before you leave for a ride as sometimes rides have to be cancelled on short notice. When this happens I try to update the calendar right away and the communications officer tries to send out an email. Lately we have had lunch rides, Roadhouse rides, ice cream rides, and Cap n Frank has a nearly world famous brown bag sunset ride scheduled. Please attend if you can, a good time is always had by all. If for some reason you can t ride you are always welcome to follow in a vehicle or even meet the ride at the destination. Just remember to wear the club colors or your name tag so you can get your ride tickets. Also please remember to say a thank you to the road captain. I guess that s about it for the month and as Adam always says See Ya Later Alligator. DOC 2014 Road Captains New Owners Orientation...First Saturday of each Month!! New Owners Orientation at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey! New Owner s Orientation is a perfect opportunity to meet new prospective New Port Richey HOG members! Director Frank Crawford will represent our club at each and every New Owner s Orientation at the dealership, and let folks know what New Port Richey HOG is all about. After the presentation by the dealership, take part in a short group ride with NPR HOG! If you are curious about what s going on, stop down at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey and meet the folks who have either just upgraded their bike, or bought their first Harley-Davidson Motorcycle!! Say hello, and show them what a motorcycle family is all about! Please join us on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, wearing your chapter colors, and meet new owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Stop in and say hello, and encourage the new owners to check out our chapter! All thru the year, Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey and New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027 will welcome new owners to our combined family. I will be there to greet each one, and share our pride of ownership and Chapter benefits. Please join us to help spread the welcome mat. Sincerely, Frank Crawford, NPR HOG Director Join New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027! How do you join? There are several ways to join New Port Richey HOG Chapter #1027. Come to a Chapter Meeting as our guest and check us out! Stop in at Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey. Visit our website at: www.nprflhog.com. You can find information, obtain an application, check our calendar and see what we are about. If you have a passion for riding, fun, making new friends in a family-style atmosphere, AND...Harley-Davidson motorcycles... WE WANT YOU! Call or email Ed Fetters, Membership Officer: nprhogmembership@gmail.com 727-869-7871 Ed Fetters AP RIL 20 1 6 Page 9
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6:30 Handlebar Bike Night 2 10 am Ride Warrior stop #19 & Yoder s for lunch w/jim H. 3 3 pm 2 hr. Country ride ending @ Fat Boy s for dinner W/cap Frank 4 7 PM Officer s Meeting. LTP 5 6 7 6:30 pm LOH @ IHOP/Baby Shower. 6:30 New Owners Night 8 9 9:30 am Ride to Chapter Picnic w/frank 11 am Picnic @ Crews Lake Park Pavilion 1 10 9:30 am Group Riding Class followed by Lazy Ass B fast w/ John Ott 11 7 pm Chapter Meeting Paradise Legion NPR 1 2 1 3 14 15 16 8 am Valdosta w/lizzard 6 pm Sunset Picnic Ride w/frank 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 pm Jump the Pond ride w/steve Wells 23 10 am Ivy House in Williston 215 mi. w/frank 24 3 pm Roadhouse Ride 2 hours W/Capn Frank 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:30 am Pancakes Breakfast @ Pavilion 31 For additional information and constant updates, go to: Www.nprflhog.com/calendar Ducky s Joke of the month! A Biker came home from a chapter ride and found his wife on the porch with her bags packed. "Just where are you going?", the Biker inquired. "I'm going to Vegas", the wife replied, "I just found out that I can make $400 a night there, doing what I do for you for free!" The Biker said, "Wait a minute!", then ran inside the house only to come back a few minutes later with suitcases in hand. "Where the heck are you going?", said the wife. The Biker replied, "I want to see how you're gonna live on $800 a year!" Page 12 T HE HO G S O U N D E R