Ozark Mountain Chapter of Lebanon, H.O.G. #2575

August Chapter Meeting

Join us on August 16 @ 11 a.m. for the Chapter Gathering in the Pavilion at Ozark Harley Davidson with a ride to Truman Lake Visitor’s Center following the meeting.

Important Message

Please make sure that you remember to bring your local membership card and your H.O.G. attendance card to all meetings.

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
oldrider66@yahoo.com

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

Treasurer
Karen DeCastro
573-374-4065
dukekid@yahoo.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

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

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

Summer Hours!

Ozark Harley-Davidson is open Sundays!!!
Tuesday-Saturday -
9AM-6PM
Sunday - 10AM-4PM

Chapter Meeting Calendar

August 2009
16 - Chapter Gathering
11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to Truman Lake Visitors Center after the meeting.

September 2009
20 - Chapter Gathering 11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Ride to Roaring River State Park after meeting.

October 2009
18 - Chapter Gathering
11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Road Kill Picnic and Chapter Photo. Officer Nominations will be held.

November 2009
15 - Chapter Gathering
11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Officer Elections. Chapter Challenge Tally.

December 2009
12 - Chapter Gathering
6 PM, Annual Awards Dinner and Christmas Party. Osage River Convention Center in Laurie, MO.

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.

Chapter Events Calendar

August 2009
5th - Dinner Ride*
Depart 6:15PM from Ozark H-D. Ride to Journey's End in Camdenton, MO.
16th - Chapter Gathering*
Ozark H-D Pavillion, 11 a.m. w/ride to Truman Lake Visitors Center.
21-23 - Chapter Touring Ride*, ***
Marble Falls, AR

September 2009
4-5 - H.O.G. Pin Stop
Kansas City Plant Open House
11-13 - State H.O.G. Rally
St. Charles, MO
17-20 - Lake of The Ozarks Bike Fest
20th - Chapter Gathering*
Ozark H-D Pavilion 11a.m. w/a ride to Roaring Springs SP, Officer Nominations
26 - Chapter Touring Ride*
Ride will depart Ozark H-D at 9AM and will ride to Pomme de Terre and Stockton State Parks

October 2009
3 - Fall Poker Run**
Registration begins at 10:30AM at Ozark H-D. (10/4 will be the rain date)
5 - Kansas City Plant Tour*, ***
Combined tour with Lake of the Ozarks HOG Chapter
10 - Ozark H-D Swap Meet
Begins at 9AM at Ozark H-D
8-10 - OK State HOG Rally
Ponca City, Oklahoma
17 - Changing of the Leaves Ride*,***
Ride departs Ozark H-D at 10AM travelling to Rockbridge
18 - Chapter Gathering*
11AM, Ozark H-D Pavilion. Road Kill Picnic and Chapter Photo. Officer Nomination will also be held.

November 2009
7 - 2nd Annual L.O.H. Chili Cook-Off**
6PM, Ozark H-D Pavilion.
15 - Chapter Gathering*
11AM - Ozark H-D Pavilion. Officer Elections and Chapter Challenge Due. New officers will meet briefly afterward.
28 - Pictures w/Santa
11AM - 2PM, Ozark Harley-Davidson. LOH will also be holding a bake sale.

Please remember to bring your HOG Rewards cards to the meetings. We are in the process of doing away with the paper membership cards and replacing them with the Rewards cards which will be scanned at each meeting to keep track of attendance.

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

H.O.G. Merchandise

H.O.G. Safety T-Shirt
$20-$23
Medium through 3X-Large
in stock.

Retro Sun Bleached Hat $17.00

New Merchandise

Fall 2009 merchandise is arriving daily. Check out a couple of the new H-D Black Label items that just arrived!

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Ozark Mountain Chapter Of Lebanon #2575

August 2009 Newsletter

The Director's Minute

G’Day Mates,
What a great turn out for the July gathering and ride. A big welcome to all the new members, I apologize for not being prepared, remind me the next time we meet. Thanks to Jim for cooking up the chow for us. The weather was great and after the gathering we took a ride to Alley Springs. 11 bikes and 15 riders took the journey down to Shannon County. I have to say it again that the weather was just perfect, about 75 degrees and partly cloudy, just a beautiful day to ride. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to those who didn’t you missed a great ride. That brings me to the Pack your Lunch ride. It was cancelled due to the rain that came in that day. If there is interest in rescheduling, please let me know.
As I promised last month, here is a report on Club HOG OKC. Tony, Dennis, Bill & Karen and I rode Route 66 from just east of Joplin all the way to OKC. What an adventure! There isn’t really much to see, but just to be on the Mother Road was an experience. We actually rode about a 2 mile portion that was no wider than a trike and was in a state of disrepair. The heat was tremendous, reaching about 107 on Friday. There was so much to do at the rally; I don’t think we caught it all. The highlight was getting to meet Willie G, Nancy, and Bill Davidson and get Willie Gs autograph on my vest. Kansas performed as well as Leann Rimes. There was plenty of vendors, food, drink and bike stuff galore. We saw many members, ole friends and meet a few new ones. On Saturday morning, most of those from our chapter rode in the parade and JR and Anne represented us by carrying our chapter flag and receiving the streamer. THANKS! All in all a great trip with great friends and great riding. I look forward to the announcement for next years rally so the planning can begin.
I know what you are gonna say, It’s only August, but it is that time of year to begin thinking about officer nominations and elections. The officer positions are not hard to do and you get out of it what you put into it. The sponsors are always there to assist you and the past officers will do the same. Having done this for four years now, I believe it is time for someone else to take over and lead the chapter on its next journey. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, here’s the reminder that we begin taking nominations at the September gathering and will hold elections at the November gathering. It is a lot of fun and to see the fruits of your labor in the membership’s eyes and the accolades they give is fantastic.
We have plenty of rides and activities scheduled, check the website at www.ozarkharley-davidson.com for updates and all ride and event info. The new orange refrigerator calendars are out, you can pick one up at the dealership or at the next gathering.
I will make one last plug for the weekend touring ride to Marble Falls, AR, 21-23 Aug. The Hub Motorcycle Resort has told me they will not take reservations from any other group till 1 Aug, so get your reservation in early. Another important point is the ride sign up roster. The Road Captain needs to know how many are going to plan gas and lunch stops and to determine if more Road Captains are needed. Ron Gentry has the sign-up roster. See him at the next HOG Gathering, send him an email or give him a call. This is a great time with other members of this chapter and the Lake of the Ozarks Chapter. The Hub Motorcycle Resort can be found at www.hubinfo.com, the phone number to make reservations is 800.597.9963. There will be two groups leaving the dealership, one early and one late on the 21st. Check back for actual departure times.
The latest name badge order has been started and there are five names on it. Remember, we have to get to 12 to place the order, so please be patient. Contact Brian at huskers7071@hotmail.com or Melissa at melissa@ozarkharley-davidson.com to get your name on the list.
Mark your calendars for 18 October and the Annual Road Kill Picnic. We still need a chairperson for this event. Not hard, just the organizing and execution. We will take our chapter photo that day too, so wear your chapter shirts.
The fall poker run will be upon us before you know it, Guy has stepped up to chair that, give him all the support you can.
Our next gathering is August 16th at the pavilion behind Ozark Harley-Davidson at 11am. There is a scheduled ride to the Truman Lake Visitors Center and as usual our sponsor will be cooking hotdogs and hamburgers.

May The Force Be With You,
Yoda

Ladies Garage Party

This is a free event that offers fun, beginner information for women with limited or no background with motorcycles.

Join us for one night of fun workshops and festive activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey.

Date: August 1, 2009

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Contact Name: Jenna Eidson
Phone #: 417-532-2900
Email Address: jenna@ozarkharley-davidson.com

www.harley-davidson.com/garageparty

From Your Assistant Director

Hey Ya'll.
I missed the last chapter gathering and ride to Alley Springs heard it was a good ride with great scenery though.
We we're coming back from Little Sturgis KY .that day. If you haven't ever been to Little Sturgis Rally, you're missing a good time. It is the way Sturgis S.D. was years ago. There were lots of vendors, food wild bike games, poker runs, entertainment, and a lot of excellent bike roads to ride. People watching is fun also. You wouldn't believe some of the sights. Seems like we have been out of state every other weekend for last 45 days.
MO State HOG Rally is coming Sept.11-13.Hope all who are going have preregistered. Preregistration is now closed, but you can register on site. There is going to be a lot going on. Daytime bike show, night bike show for just bikes with lighting installed. On and off bike games, bingo, unusual poker run, as well as some great rides. There will be a dealer party at St. Charles H-D Thurs. night. Also a block party in downtown St. Charles-going to be a fun time don't miss it!
Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest is coming Sept.17-20.Lots of good stuff going on there. More later about that, but you should plan on going.
We have run across some of you in our travels this summer, but missed seeing a lot of others. Be looking for you. Get out and ride and have some fun! Later ya'll

Bill DeCastro
Asst. Director

Bike Night at the Lake
Our next bike night (and last bike night for the year) will be at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson in Osage Beach. Saturday, August 8th. Enter your bike into one of six classes for a chance to win. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each class and there will be a trophy for best of show. Dog Days/Wobbly Boots will have food and beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol) available for purchase. Registration will begin at 5PM with voting at 6PM and prizes awarded at 7PM. Door prizes will be given away from 5-7PM. Join us at the lake for a fun filled evening of prizes, food and beverages and awesome bikes. This will also be your first chance to see the new 2010 Harley-Davidson models in person. We will be unveiling the new models during BIke Night.

Pics from the National Rally
	Thanks to JR and Anne Smith for representing the Chapter at the National Rally.

Registration table at the National Rally.

Secretaries Corner

Brian Black, Director, called the July meeting to order in the HOG pavilion in Lebanon. Dwight and Pamela Daughty, Dwayne and Bernadette Hall, John Heidron and Al Steinmetz were introduced as new members Brenda Post, Secretary asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the June meeting as posted in the newsletter. A motion was made and seconded and the minutes for the June meeting were approved.
In the absence of Karen DeCastro, Treasurer, Director, Brian Black reported a beginning balance of $3,822.25 with deposits of $42.00, expenses of $166.20 leaving an ending balance of $3,698.05. A motion was made and seconded and the June treasurer’s report was approved.
Mark Post, Safety Officer, opened with the months Safety Tip. The Tip of the month is Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Exhaustion, fatigue and cramping are usually the first signs of overheating. These symptoms require immediate attention. Other signs to watch for are red skin very hot to the touch, excessive sweating, lightheaded, dizziness and feeling faint. Also the victim could have nausea and vomiting and a pounding head or headache. The signs of a Heat Stroke are the skin is very hot to the touch and color is usually pale, disorientation or confusion, rapid pulse, difficulty breathing and seizures or coma. Heat Stroke can result in death so immediate medical attention is required. Everyone should remember when riding in hot weather to keep hydrated, make frequent stops, stop at air-conditioned facilities, ride during coolest part of the day and look after riding partners. Mark also reminded everyone to get their Chapter Challenge Booklets signed.
Brian Black, Activities Officer, listed the following up coming activities: August 8, is the last Bike Night at the Lake dealership and the 2010 models will be unveiled for everyone to see. August 21-23 is the Marble Falls Touring Ride. August 23 is Bike Night at Hammons Field with the Springfield Cardinals. Please see flyer for more details. September 4-5 is the KC open house & HOG Pin Stop at the power train plant in Kansas City. September 17-20 is the Latke of the Ozark Bikefest, check the website for awesome concerts. September 23-26 is the Bikes, Blues & BBQ in Fayetteville AR. October 3 is our Fall Poker Run. We need a chairperson. (Guy has said that he will chair the event). October 5 is the Lake of the Ozark chapter tour of the Kansas City Plant. Please contact Tony Mellroy if you would like to go. October 8-10 is the Oklahoma State Rally; please see the flyer for more info. October 10, is the Ozark H-D Swap Meet. Please see Melissa or Jenna for more info. October 17 is the Changing of the Leaves Ride to Bridgeport with Captain. October 18 is our annual Road Kill Picnic. We need a chairperson. All of the Chapter Rides and activities are listed on the Orange Calendar. If you do not have one please see one of the people at the dealership.
Ron Gentry, Head Road Captain, will lead the August Dinner Ride to Journeys End in Camdenton. The ride leaves the dealership at 6:15PM. On August 9 there is a touring ride to Hermann/Deutschheim SHS.
Melissa Jemes, Membership Officer, reported we have about 300 members. She asked if you are not getting the newsletter please check with her to see if she has your correct email address.
Melissa Jemes, Chapter Sponsor, reported the dealership will hold a Ladies Garage Party on August 1, at 6:30PM – 8:30PM. This is for women only and is a free event that offers fun, beginner information for women with limited or no background with motorcycles. Come join us for one night of fun workshops and festive activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey. Please RSVP by July 24 to Jenna at 417-532-2900 or email at jenna@ozarkharley-davidson.com. August 4 is the last Bike Night at the Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson. You can enter your bike into one of 6 classes for a chance to win. Prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in each class and there will be a trophy for best of show. Registration starts at 5PM, Voting at 6PM and prizes awards at 7PM. Door prizes are from 5-7PM Dog Days/Wobbly Boots will have food and beverages (alcohol and non-alcoholic) available for purchase. If you purchase a 2009 Sportster or V-Rod you will receive a Free Premium Care Package. See dealership for details. Harley-Davidson is still offering the trade up offer. Buy a new 2009 Sportster and ride it for up to one year, then trade it in for a 2010 Dyna, Softail, VRSC or Touring model and receive original MSRP for your Sportster. **Restrictions apply, see a salesman for detail
In the Absence of Bill DeCastro, Assistant Director, Brian Black, Director reported pre-registration for the MO State Rally has been extended until midnight July 26th. If you have not registered you need to do it now. The cost is only $25.00 and you can purchase merchandise when you register. The rally is September 10-12 in St. Charles. Registration is open from 3-6PM Sept 10, 9AM to 8PM on Sept 11 and 9AM to 2PM on Sept 12. There are many things to do in and around St. Charles not including the rally activities, which are, Thursday night Kick-Off Party at St. Charles H-D with a band, food and drinks. There will be a Drag Bike Simulator so you can test your reaction skills against each other, Best Western NASCAR simulator, Poker Run, Observation Ride, sponsored by Ozark Harley-Davidson, Walking Dice Roll, Flip Book, Biker Bingo, Daytime Bike Show and Night Light Bike Show and Parade through St. Charles to show off your bike. Two guided rides on Friday and one on Saturday to the St. Charles County Smartt Field, Home of the Missouri Wing, the Ghost Squadron. Also you can visit Fastlane Classic Cars, the nation’s largest classic car dealership. Also visit the Veteran’s Memorial, Ole downtown St. Charles, the Arch, Cardinal are in town and play the Atlanta Braves, Saturday night Block Party and vendor’s row. And Most Important, the 2010 Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet will be there.
Brian Black, Director, reported that the Club HOG in Oklahoma City went off great. I think everyone who attended enjoyed themselves even with the 100 + temps. The name badges are in so if you ordered please see Melissa to pick it up. There is another order being put together and we need 9 more to send the order in. So if you would like a name badge please see Melissa. Ty Ramey is putting together a group ride to the MO State Rally. If you are interested in riding in the group please contact him at TRamey@brtrc.com or his cell # 573-528-2716.
Other News - The dealership will have a container for the Crayon Crusade sponsored by St. John’s. They need crayons, pens, pencils, washable markers, rulers, glue, safety scissors, wide-ruled notebooks and paper, subject folders, binders and new backpacks. ***Overlooked essentials: hand sanitizer; pocket sized tissues, dry-erase markers, post-it notes and colored art pencils. You can also make a monetary donation to St. John’s and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Next gathering is August 16 at 11AM in the Pavilion. The after the meeting ride will go to Truman Lake Visitors Center.

Jeanne Brown, John Heidron and Guy Daniels won door prizes. Ron Grenier won the 50/50 in the amount of $75.00.

Meeting was adjourned,

Respectfully Submitted by:
Brenda Post

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