Upcoming Rides & Events! More detail is available on Superstition H.O.G. events in the Monthly Meeting handouts or at the Information Desk at the dealership -------------------------- Aug 30th - Sept 3rd Sugar Pine Ranch Rally -------------------------- Sept 8th Full Metal Attraction National Open House Superstition Harley Davidson -------------------------- Sept 28th - Sept 30th Overnight (2 night) ride to Laughlin, Nevada Aquarius Hotel 1-888-662-5825 1-702-298-5111 Group code for hotel discount: C-HOG07 $57 per night Make your reservations BEFORE September 14th, 11 rooms are still available as of the evening of Sunday, August 26th, so get those calls in in now! Meet at Superstition HD @ 7:00am Friday the 28th There are plans being put together for a Saturday ride up to Las Vegas Bike Fest 2007 from Laughlin! -------------------------- Sept 27th - Sept 30th Las Vegas Bike Fest 2007 -------------------------- Oct 21st Arizona Rip's BAD Ride Bikers Against Diabetes -------------------------- Oct 27th Superstition H.O.G. Chapter Chili and Salsa Cook-Off Superstition Harley Davidson -------------------------- Dec 15th UPDATED - Keep this date open on your calendar for the Superstition H.O.G. Annual Holiday Party! A little bird told me we're partying at the Arizona Golf Resort this year. Should be a blast! Upcoming Meet the Member Events -------------------------- Saturday, October 13th MEET THE MEMBERS COOK-OUT At John C and Jan's Meet at Superstition HD at 4:00pm -------------------------- Saturday, November 10 Lunch at Greg & Marlene Coates 2 PART RIDE! Meet at Superstition HD at 9:00am Paradise Bakery & Robson Ranch Grill 2007 H.O.G. OFFICERS Please click on name below to email officers Tom Foster Director Bob Block Assistant Director Stacey Cochrane Secretary/Membership John Hasper Treasurer Kirk Kasten Activities Dave Harris Safety Officer George Pederson Historian David Staley Photographer Ranger Ed Fain Road Captain Mike Kyzer Editor Feedback Wanted! If you have questions or comments about this month's e-newsletter please e-mail me: Mike Kyzer Superstition HOG Editor AUGUST SUPERSTITION H.O.G. NEWSLETTER A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR Sometimes as I am driving down the road, sitting at my desk or just lying around the house, my mind wanders to the open road on my HD motorcycle. These thoughts can not be contained. They just keep rolling through the old gray matter. With the riding season in full swing and the new bikes hitting the showrooms, it makes it all the harder to concentrate on the chores at hand. Although the wife frequently reminds me of the “honey do’s” I keep putting off and says something to the effect of where is my head at? Well, we all know where our heads are at! Screaming down the road headed for parts unknown and can’t wait to get there. Grit in our hair, bugs on our teeth and a primal urge in our heart. It’s hard to explain, but those of you who have this problem can relate. The best cure is to jump on the bike and start riding. I guarantee the fun will follow. And, getting back to the “honey do’s”, as I’m climbing onto my bike, I told the wife that I would finish the projects I had started, as soon as I get back. Incidentally, I am looking for volunteers to help me get the Christmas lights down. No, wait, I just put them up early. Yeah, that’s it. See you on the open road. I’ll be the one with that huge smile and all the bugs. Tom Foster Director FROM OUR SPONSORS Greetings H.O.G. Chapter Members, As you probably know by now, the 2008 Harley-Davidson model year has begun. There are some great new models coming out like the Rocker and the Rocker-C. Also, don’t forget the mean looking all new Fat Bob. These new models should be released after September 1st. They’re already creating quite a stir within the Dealership. And if you haven’t seen the beautiful 105th Anniversary colors yet you are missing it!!! Anyone interested in purchasing a new 105th Anniversary model motorcycle better do so fast because they’ll only be manufactured up until December 31, 2007. They are serialized and not every model comes in the 105th Anniversary colors. Mark the date on your calendar of September 8th. That is our Full Metal Attraction National Open House. We have a lot in store for everyone’s entertainment and lots of free food. If you’re planning on riding back for the 105th Anniversary celebration the dates are August 28 through August 31st of 2008. Log on for your housing reservations and don’t forget to purchase your tickets to the event. Also, you need a separate ticket for the 25th Anniversary of H.O.G. event. That reminds me of another story. We rode back to celebrate the 95th Anniversary. After our stop in Amarillo, Texas we headed towards Oklahoma. One of our pit stops was Elk City. After we left the highway, we stopped and topped off the bikes with fuel, and had some water. We couldn’t figure out why so many people were lining up along each side of the main drag, sitting in the back of pick-up trucks, folding chairs, or just standing facing the street. We climbed back on our bikes and headed out of town, at least that was the plan. The closer we got to the highway, the more crowded it was along side the road. Without warning, sirens started blaring, lights started flashing and the whole town seemed to light up. We were headed directly into the beginning of a long awaited parade down old Route 66 to celebrate the opening of the town’s new Route 66 museum. They were taking all four lanes across and here we sat, stopped on our bikes, looking ahead at the fire trucks coming right at us! We quickly turned left down the nearest alley to get out of their way. That was a close call. By now, we could see the interstate and it took us a while to figure out how to get back on the road. But we did it. Don’t be left out when the stories begin. Remember, it’s the ride, not the destination. Bev and Mark LOH MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Ladies of Harley (or LOH) is a program sponsored by the Harley Owners Group (or H.O.G.) to support women motorcycle enthusiasts, whether a rider, a passenger or both. Ladies of Harley was formed in January 1994 to help women become more active members of their Chapter and of H.O.G. Ladies of Harley members are an important and essential part of the Chapter. This group of women helps to coordinate and promote Chapter activities such as rides, runs, events, and Meet the Members gatherings. They also get involved in supporting Dealership activities by volunteering their time when the need arises. Our Chapter is in serious need to boost up our LOH membership. The Chapter Board is asking for women members to join the LOH. We need your suggestions, thoughts and ideas; and need you to be a part of making our activities fun and worthwhile. Once you have joined the Chapter LOH, I will provide you with the details on how to register for LOH. Once you are registered you will receive an embroidered patch and a pin. Each time you renew, you will receive a pin indicating the year of membership. You will be identified as a registered LOH member by having the letters LOH on your H.O.G. card. The only requirement for membership is that you must be an active member of the Harley Owners Group. An upcoming event that needs LOH involvement is the Annual Holiday Party. Also included at this event is the Annual Chapter Meeting. We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning of this event. The planning includes; member engagement (sign-up, cost, payment), schedule, room layout, table set-up, theme, decorations, food decisions, entertainment, Member, Board and Dealer appreciation presentation, etc..., there is much to do to make the event fun and worthwhile. Your time and effort whether small or large to help out with this is appreciated. Coordinating an activity or event involves only as much participation from you as you’d like to give. Please contact stacey.cochrane@bannerhealth.com. or call at 602-616-0596 (cell) if you would like to sign-up to be a Ladies of Harley (LOH) member. The Ladies of Harley needs you! Please keep in mind the Chapter’s primary purpose is to ride and have fun! Stacey Cochrane Chapter Secretary and Membership Written on the back of the original photo below--"This was taken at the Laconia Gypsy Tour in June 1940. Dot Smith, San Francisco, Harley 61 / Linda Degeau, Providence, Harley 45 / Dot Robinson, Saginaw, Harley 74." SUPERSTITION H.O.G. CHAPTER Chili and Salsa Cook-Off Saturday, September 15, 2007 The Superstition H.O.G. Chapter is hosting a Chili and Salsa Cook-Off on Saturday, September 15th in conjunction with Superstition Harley-Davidson's Hawg Dog Days. The event will take place right after the General Meeting. We are looking for members to participate in this event by entering his or her favorite Chili and/or Salsa. The four (4) top chili winners and the four (4) top salsa winners will then represent the Chapter and participate in the Chili and Salsa Challenge Fest to be held on Saturday, October 27th. The Chili and Salsa Challenge Fest will include entries and participation from organizations in the Apache Junction community. There will be 20 chili entries and 20 salsa entries. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place of the chili and of the salsa will each receive a prize. The 1st place winners will receive $200.00, the 2nd place winners will receive $100.00 and the third place winners will receive $50.00. The proceeds of this event will go to three charities; Project Help (children and family need), CAAFA (domestic violence shelter), and A Blanket of Hope (elderly need). Watch your email and upcoming H.O.G.Happenings for more information on this great October event. If you would like more information about either the September 15th cook-off event or the Chili and Salsa Challenge you can contact any Chapter Board Member at the email addresses to the left or call the Superstition Dealership Information Desk. If you would like to sign-up for the Chapter Chili and Salsa Cook-Off, please let me or the Information Desk know by September 5th. You can contact me at (602) 616-0596 or e-mail me at stacey.cochrane@bannerhealth.com. You can contact the Information Desk by dropping by the dealership at 2910 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, or call them at (480) 346-0600 or toll-free at (866) 362-0600. We are looking to have at least 10 participates for each entry; chili and salsa. Once signed up, I will contact you with the details about how much to make, what to put it in, when to bring it, etc... It should be a fun time and your participation is appreciated. Stacey Cochrane Chili & Salsa Challenge Committee Coordinator It's YOUR Birthday! Happy Birthday to the H.O.G. Chapter members born in the month of August: Charles Anderson, Ruth Fulton, Karen Gothelf, Lester Gutierrez, Gary Gaggerty, Stephen Hileman, Douglas Ingold, Starla Jackson, Phillip Jamison, Helen Johnson, Nanci Klos, Skip Krehbiel, Mike Kyzer, Mary Luby, Mark Malone, Bill Ouellette, Linda Schneider, Brenda Schonig, Doug Zeiger Birthdays are a great excuse to take the day off and get out on the bike! WELCOME NEW HOG MEMBERS The membership is up to 330 members with 14 new members joining the Chapter in August. Members are from all over the valley; Apache Junction, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Coolidge, and even Payson. Please welcome the following new Chapter members - Glen Beachler, Jody Delbridge, Wade Klein, Mark Malone, Larry Marlow, Wally Quanstrom, Dennis Suida, John Suida, Mike Talty, Jeff Thompson, John VanZant, Edwin Weaver, Vern Wells, and Ryan Yarbrough. SUGAR PINE RANCH RALLY August 30 through September 3rd There is still time to pack the gear and head out to the Sugar Pine Ranch Rally over the Labor Day weekend. It is located just a short 415 miles northeast of the Junction. With bands like Fryed Brothers and Big Brother and the Holding Company on the entertainment list, plus all the other events you have come to expect (bike rodeo, poker run, vendor booths, etc...) this is an event not to miss. See you in the wind! Mike Kyzer Editor Be sure to check out our web site. www.superstitionhd.com Click here for store hours and map. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.

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