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December Chapter Meeting
Join us on February 15th @ 11 a.m. for the Chapter Gathering at T’s Redneck Steakhouse in Lebanon.

www.tsrednecksteakhouse.com
Directions to T's Redneck Steakhouse
From Ozark Harley-Davidson: Turn right out of the driveway. Follow Evergreen Parkway to T's Redneck Steakhouse at 221 Evergreen Parkway. T's will be on the left.

2009 Chapter Officers
Sponsor
Debi Fleming
debi@ozarkharley-davidson.com

Sponsor
Melissa Jemes
417-532-2900 - Dealership
melissa@ozarkharley-davidson.com

Director
Brian Black (Yoda)
573-586-7221 (c)
huskers7071@hotmail.com

Assistant Director
Bill DeCastro
573-374-4065 or 573-286-8653
esfarm@5starinternet.com

Secretary
Brenda Post
417-532-9119
postmark@embarqmail.com

Treasurer
Karen DeCastro
573-374-4065
esfarm@5starinternet.com

Activities Officer
Stephen Harvey
573-528-1736
warharv@hotmail.com

Ladies of Harley Officer
Sunni Harvey
sunnirae62@hotmail.com

Historian
Jill Mellroy
jill@ozarkharley-davidson.com

Safety Officer
Mark Post
417-532-9119
or 757-871-0451
postmark@embarqmail.com

Head Road Captain
Ron Gentry
573-346-3354
or 573-552-7550
chiefmcfpd@sbcglobal.net

Photographer
Karen Price
417-426-5411
or 417-718-2201
krndns1@yahoo.com

Membership
Debi Fleming
debi@ozarkharley-davidson.com

Editor
Tammie Black
573-586-7086
tamksu@hotmail.com

Chapter Meeting/Event Calendar

February 2009
15-Chapter Gathering 11AM, T's Steakhouse, Lebanon, MO. No Planned Ride.

March 2009
15-Chapter Gathering 11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to HaHa Tonka State Park after meeting.

April 2009
19-Chapter Gathering 11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to Deutschheim SHS after meeting.

May 2009
17-Chapter Gathering 11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to Montauk State Park after meeting.

June 2009
21-Chapter Gathering 11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. We will be having a Father's Day Potluck Lunch after the meeting followed by a ride.


Service Promo
By popular demand, we have extended Double Reward Service Points for the entire month of February!! Get double points for any service on your rewards card now thru the end of February at either of our two convenient locations in Lebanon or Osage Beach. **Some restrictions apply—see Dealer for details

2009 Chapter Challenge
We have made some important changes to the 2009 Chapter Challenge. Fewer points to qualify and more prizes for acquiring points. You can pick up a booklet at Ozark HD or email me and I can send you a copy to print off at home. Have your mileage verified at the shop or by one of the Chapter Officers and you’re on your way. Join in the fun.

Mark Post
Safety Officer

Valentine's Day Promo
Stop in on Saturday, February 14th and earn double points on select jewelry purchases. Shop for your Valentine and earn points while doing so.

Legend For Rides & Events

* Closed Event
** Open Event
*** Joint Event with Lake of the Ozarks H.O.G. Chapter
**** Members Only Event

Chapter Ride - 50/50 Rule
The 50/50 Rule is very basic: if the outside temperature is below 50 degrees; or we have a forecast of precipitation of 50% or more then the ride is cancelled. This will allow everyone to know that status before departing for the ride. However, don’t let this stop you from riding if you so desire.

Mardi Gras Celebration
Join us on Tuesday, February 24th thru Saturday Feb 28th throughout both dealerships enjoy the Mardi Gras atmosphere and take advantage of some specials—be sure to stop in and check them out—ONE WEEK ONLY.

H.O.G. Website Information
Now that the local H.O.G. website has been cancelled, all H.O.G. information will be posted on the Dealership website - www.ozarkharley-davidson.com. There are H.O.G. specific pages for all H.O.G. information.

If you would like any pictures, articles or comments posted on the website please send them to melissa@ozarkharley-davidson.com.

Click here to take you to our website to view your H.O.G. pages.

H.O.G. Merchandise
The following H.O.G./Chapter items are available for purchase at the Dealership during business hours:

H.O.G. Patches
(small & large)
Chapter Rockers
(small & large)
Chapter T-Shirts
(short sleeve & pocket)
Chapter Pins

Click here to email us with any questions or ideas about Ozark Mountain Chapter of Lebanon H.O.G. Group.

Ozark Mountain Chapter Of Lebanon #2575
January 2009 Newsletter

The Director's Minute
Happy New Year,

What a great turn out for the January gathering. It was great to see everyone, seems like forever since we have gathered. For those of you who rode, my hats off to you and I hope you had your mileage registered for the Chapter Challenge.

The Christmas Party and Awards Dinner was another success. Thanks to Ed Dobson for MCing the party. There were some glitches, but they have been identified and should not happen again if we continue to hold the event at the Resort at Port Arrowhead. The Lake of the Ozarks HOG Chapter will take the lead for planning the 2009 event and we have membership on the committee.

Not a very busy time for those of us who enjoy the wind in our face (or on the fairing). The calendar has been set for the year and there are many, many rides, events and activities for the members and guests to participate in, some new and some familiar favorites. Check the sponsor’s website at www.ozarkharley-davidson.com under the events calendar and HOG events. Also look for the orange calendars. They will be ready by the next monthly gathering.

At our monthly gathering our Membership Officer reported that there are 254 members with 15 of those being new members. Welcome to all the new members and a big aloha to all the rest of you. For the new and old members, your 2009 officers are here to serve you. Their contact information is here in the newsletter and on our sponsor’s website under HOG Officers. Give us a shout if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We are always looking for ride destinations and ways to make the chapter even better than it is. Do you have a favorite you would like to share with us?

This may disturb and disappoint a few of you, but I am going to make my articles shorter to allow for more room for information, calendar stuff and articles from the officers. So till next time, keep it between the white lines.

Our next gathering is on February 15th at T’s Redneck Steakhouse, Lebanon at 11 am. There’s no planned ride.



May the Force Be With You,
Yoda

From Your Assistant Director
Hello everyone,

What a great turnout for our first gathering of the year! Some rode, although the ride after was cancelled due to temperature. Welcome to all the new members, and the other members as well! If you didn't make this meeting I hope to see you at the Feb.15th gathering.

Although it may seem early to plan for the Missouri State HOG Rally in Sept.2009, you need to make hotel reservations soon to stay at the host hotel which is Embassy Suites. If you want to stay elsewhere there are plenty of hotels available. I have a list of them if needed.

If your thinking about Club HOG in Oklahoma City Ok. you need to make hotel reservations soon. Two of the nearest hotels to rally are already sold out. I also have a list of hotels in the area of the rally site. Preregistration for either rally is not yet open.

If you plan on attending any state or national event, consider doing the ABCs of touring. This is a good way to get more points. Visit members.hog.com to get a form to participate. I will also have some with me. If you haven't done this before, it can be a lot of fun. It is also a good way to show where you have been. All photos are returned after points are tallied. Don't think about it do it!

Will be looking for you out riding between gatherings. Stay safe!
Bill

Meet Your 2009 Secretary - Brenda Post
Brenda Post - Secretary - Ozark Mountain Chapter of Lebanon

Profession:
Retired Mortgage Loan Processor
Motorcycle: 2007 Softail Deluxe, White/Cobalt Blue, trimmed in Chrome
Personal Info.:New to the area in September 2007, I enjoy being active in the chapter, riding and working with other members. I have been riding my own bike for over eight years and have logged over 65,000 miles.
When we lived in VA, I was the MDA Coordinator for the Hampton Roads Chapter and extremely active in the Ladies of Harley. I have recently signed up to participate in the 2nd Annual MDA Ride for Women to Daytona in March 2009.
I am proud to be a member of this chapter. Let’s ride and have fun.

Secretaries Corner
Brian Black, Director, called the January meeting to order at Crazy Jack’s in Waynesville. There were 44 members and 3 guests in attendance. George Adams, Mike Suskin Mat Hicks and Diana Davison were introduced as new members A motion was made and seconded and the minutes for the November meeting were approved.
Karen DeCastro, Treasurer, reported a beginning balance of $5,882.84 with deposits of $2,944.34, expenses of $4,036.53 leaving an ending balance of $4,790.65. A motion was made and seconded and the January treasurer’s report was approved.
Mark Post, Safety Officer, passed out wind chill charts to the members. Mark reminded everyone of the Spring Into Riding Run April 4. At 10 AM everyone will do a T-Cloc check of their bike and then at 11AM depart to a TBD place for lunch. Mark has been appointed the Program Manager of the Chapter Challenge this year. He passed out the new booklets and went over the new changes. The new items are the required points needed to receive a patch is now 25 points and the prize places have been increased to 8. Mark is also working on a Picnic Ride in July or August. More info to follow.
Stephen Harvey, Activities Officer, reported several events coming up and he needs volunteers. Steve will also be in charge of keeping track of the volunteer points for the year. Steve is planning a Roller Coaster Ride to Silver Dollar City in Branson in August. More info to follow. Deb Crawley will check with Fort Leonard Wood on discount tickets for Silver Dollar City and report back at the February meeting.
Sunni Harvey, LOH Officer, spoke about how to become a Ladies of Harley (LOH) member. LOH is a program sponsored by HOG to support women motorcycle enthusiasts. It was established to encourage women to become more active in HOG and their existing local chapter. To be a member of LOH you need to be a Life, Full or Associate member of HOG National. Please see Sunni for more information.
Ron Gentry, Head Road Captain, reported there are 16 rides scheduled this year and he needs road captains. He passed around a sign up sheet. Ron reminded the membership of the Road Captain Training to be held at T’s Redneck Steakhouse in Lebanon, March 29 at 1PM. Ron is putting together a Ride to Ha Ha Tonka, March 15. More info to follow.
Debi Fleming, Membership Officer, reported there are 254 active members in the Chapter. There were 15 new members for the month of January.
Jill Mellroy, Historian, will be putting together the scrapbook for 2009. She requested photos to be in hard copy and they can be dropped off at the dealership or bring to the HOG meetings.
Melissa Jemes, Chapter Sponsor, informed everyone that by popular demand the dealership has extended the Double Reward Service Points Promo for the month of February at either location in Lebanon or Osage Beach. Also on Saturday February 14, you can earn double points on selected jewelry purchases at both dealerships when you shop for your Valentine. From February 24 thru February 28 the dealership will be celebrating Mardi Gras. Throughout both dealerships enjoy the Mardi Gras Atmosphere and take advantage of some specials. The Group Riding Seminar is March 28, and the dealership will need volunteers to help with the seminars, please see Jenna or Melissa.
Karen Price, Photographer, asked that when you go on rides, take pictures. You can send them to her or drop off at the dealership. Remember how you enjoyed the DVD at the Christmas Party, will the pictures she and you take make up the slide show that everyone enjoys. So get the shutters clicking.
Bill DeCastro, Assistant Director, reported the 2009 Missouri State Rally would be in St. Charles, September 11 – 13. The host hotel, Embassy Suites, reports all rooms are sold out. Please contact Bill if you are interested in rooms for the rally, as he has a list of available rooms. Bill also reminded the chapter that June 11-13 is the Kentucky State Rally and you can see him for more info.
Brian Black, Director, said we have a lot of great rides and events scheduled this year and in order to make it a great year we need volunteers. The orange calendars will be at the next meeting and will cover six months. Brian has a nametag order to go in and if anyone wants a nametag please let him know. He reminded the members to go to the Dealership’s website for the chapter’s events and dates

Our next chapter meeting is February 15th at 11AM at T’s Redneck Steakhouse in Lebanon.

Guy Daniels Wendy McDonald and Ty Ramey won door prizes. Terry Jones won the 50/50 in the amount of $52.00.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted by:
Brenda Post, Secretary

Chapter Events Calendar
February 2009
15th - Chapter Gathering
11AM at T's Redneck Steakhouse in Lebanon, MO. No planned ride after meeting.*
22nd
- Lake of the Ozarks H.O.G. Chapter Road Captain Training
2PM at the Camdenton School Lake Career & Tech Center

March 2009
15th - Chapter Gathering
11AM at the Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to HaHa Tonka State Park after meeting.*
28th
- Group Riding Seminar at Ozark Harley-Davidson
29th - Ozark Mountain H.O.G. Chapter Road Captain Training**
1PM at T's Redneck Steakhouse in Lebanon

April 2009
4th - 2nd Annual Spring Into Riding Run
11AM at Ozark Harley-Davidson, Bike Check and Ride*, ***
17th-19th - Gateway International Raceway in St. Louis, Missouri.
19th - Chapter Gathering
11AM at Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to Deutschheim SHS after meeting.*
25th - Spring Poker Run
Ozark H-D Pavilion. (Rain Date - April 26th)**

May 2009
7th - Chapter Dinner Ride
Depart Ozark H-D at 6:15PM.*
10th - Chapter Touring Ride
Depart Ozark H-D at 10AM.*
17th - Chapter Gathering
11AM at Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to Montauk State Park after meeting.*
29th-30th - Sponsor Ride, TBD.*, ***

June 2009
4th - Chapter Dinner Ride
Depart Ozark H-D at 6:15PM.*
13th - USO Benefit Ride
Registration 10AM at Ozark H-D. Ride departs at 12PM.**
21st - Chapter Gathering
11AM at Ozark H-D Pavilion. Father's Day Potluck lunch followed by a ride.*
26th-27th - Club H.O.G. 26
Oklahoma City, OK

WIND CHILL can adversely effect your winter ride. Besides the possibility of frostbite, severe cold can cause cramping and stiffness in the limbs affecting your ability to react quickly in critical situations. Dress warm, stop more often and stay hydrated.

RIDE SAFE!!
Mark Post
Safety Officer

Ozark Harley-Davidson/Buell
2300 Evergreen Parkway
Lebanon, MO 65536
www.ozarkharley-davidson.com
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