JUNCTION CITY CHAPTER #1508
MAY 2010
OFFICERS
Director
Dan Breci
[email protected]
785.223.4204
Assistant Director
David Eckel
[email protected]
785.784.2729
Secretary
Phyllis Fitzgerald
[email protected]
785.238.6320
Treasurer
Karen Connell
[email protected]
785.762.2937
Activities
Linda Semple
[email protected]
Ladies of Harley
Sue Gwaltney
[email protected]
785.307.0157
Claudia Perry
[email protected]
785.717.8298
Road Captain
Kevin Connell
[email protected]
785.762.2937
Editor
Wanda Allen
[email protected]
785.485.2488
Safety / Webmaster
Orin Auld
[email protected]
785.762.5694
Photographer
Deb Auld
[email protected]
785.762.5694
Historian
Carolyn Breci
[email protected]
785.223.4204
Membership
Ronnie Scheller
[email protected]
H.O.G. MONTHLY
Director’s Report Dan Breci
We have a new United States citizen in our Harley Owners Group. She
spent the majority of her life in her home country of Germany. On
Friday, May 14, 2010 she took an oath to renounce her former country
and give allegiance to the USA. At 8:30 a.m. she arrived at the Federal
Courthouse in downtown Topeka, along with 56 new citizens from 27
countries. They stood in line to be in processed through a maze of
paperwork.
At 9:00 a.m., a man appeared at a podium and told everyone to take a seat. Our Harley
owner chose to sit in a seat in the front row to the right of the podium. The man then
welcomed everyone and talked about how the proceedings would go. During the dress
rehearsal the first name he called was our Ladies of Harley girl. She was to stand up and
state her country of origin. The man gave her the number 1, which ironically was the seat
number she was seated at and the one she would have been assigned.
Once the rehearsal was finished the main event started at 10:35 with all the pomp and
ceremony of a university graduation. A color guard from the United States Coast Guard
was followed by the Pledge to the Flag, Oath of Allegiance, and the Star Spangled Banner.
Thirteen United States military soldiers in uniform received their citizenship. The
ceremony ended at noon and our own, Claudia Perry, is now a U.S. citizen.
Congratulations, Claudia.
There are 100 questions that are part of the oral test. Here are 20 of them. If you miss
three you fail. See how you would do.
1. Name one important idea found in the Declaration of Independence.
2. What is the supreme law of the land?
3. What does the Constitution do?
4. What does “We the People” mean in the Constitution?
5. What do we call changes to the Constitution?
6. What is an amendment?
7. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
8. Name one right or freedom from the First Amendment.
9. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
10. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
11. What does freedom of religion mean?
12. What type of economic system does the U.S. have?
13. What are the three branches or parts of the government?
14. Name one branch or part of the government.
15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
16. Who makes federal laws?
17. What are the two parts of the United States Congress?
18. How many United States senators are there?
19. We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
20. Name your state’s two U.S. senators.
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2010 CALENDAR:
MAY
9 – Mother’s Day
10 – H.O.G. meetings
15 – Pancake
breakfast
23-24 – RFTW
31 – Memorial Day
JUNE
3-5 – KS State Rally
14 – H.O.G. meetings
14 –Flag Day
20 – Father’s Day
21 – Summer Begins
JULY
3 – 4th of July parade
4 – Independence Day
12 – H.O.G. meetings
AUGUST
9 – H.O.G. meetings
21 –Float your Boat
races
SEPTEMBER
6 – Labor Day
13 – H.O.G. meetings
23 – Autumn Begins
OCTOBER
11 – H.O.G. meetings
31 – Halloween
NOVEMBER
7 – Daylight-Saving
Time Ends
8 – H.O.G. meetings
11 – Veterans Day
25 – Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
7 – Pearl Harbor Day
14 – H.O.G. meetings
21 – Winter Begins
25 – Christmas
31 – New Year’s eve
Answers:
1. Name one important idea found in the Declaration of Independence.
A: People are born with natural rights. A: The power of government comes from the people.
A: The people can change their government if it hurts their natural rights. A: All people are
created equal.
2. What is the supreme law of the land? A: Constitution
3. What does the Constitution do?
A: It sets up the government. A: It protects basic rights of Americans.
4. What does “We the People” mean in the Constitution?
A: The power of government comes from the people.
5. What do we call changes to the Constitution? A: Amendments
6. What is an amendment?A: change to Constitution.
7. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? A: The Bill of Rights
8. Name one right or freedom from the First Amendment.
A: Speech A: Religion A: Assembly A: Press A: Petition the government
9. How many amendments does the Constitution have? 27
10. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
A: Announce the independence of the United States from Great Britain A: Say that the U.S. is
free from Great Britain
11. What does freedom of religion mean?
A: You can practice any religion you want, or not practice at all.
12. What type of economic system does the U.S. have?
A: Capitalist economy A: Free market
13. What are the three branches or parts of the government?
A: Executive, legislative, and judicial A: Congress, the President, the courts
14. Name one branch or part of the
government.
A: Congress/Legislative A: President/
Executive A: The courts/Judicial
15. Who is in charge of the executive
branch? A: President
16. Who makes federal laws?
A: Congress (The Senate and House of
Representatives)
17. What are the two parts of the United
States Congress?
A: The Senate and House (of
Representatives)
18. How many United States senators
are there? A: 100
19. We elect a U.S. senator for how
many years? A: Six (6)
20. Name your state’s two U.S. senators.
United States Federal Judge Dale L. Somers and Claudia Perry
A. Pat Roberts. Sam Brownback
For those like me who were born and raised in the United States, we many times take our
freedoms and liberties for granted. It was a humbling experience for myself, Carolyn, Gerry,
Flo and Leo to witness.
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Minutes Phyllis Fitzgerald—secretary
The monthly meeting was opened with a moment of prayer/silence for our past friends and soldiers
serving stateside and overseas. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Dan Breci.
Director Dan welcomed all to the Junction City Chapter Harley Owners Group #1508 monthly meeting.
We had two visitors: MSG Danny Garner, from Fort Hood, he just arrived at Fort Riley the day of our
meeting. He rides a 2007 Soft Tail Standard. Gene Baltazar from Junction City, he rides a 2006 Soft Tail
Deluxe. Welcome.
Our May birthdays were:
Doug Francis, May 2, Pauline Myers, May 11, Dan Zamora, May 19, and Chuck Ford, May 26. Happy
Birthday all.
Our May Anniversaries:
Karen and Kevin Connell celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on May 6 and Tim and Val Grosser are celebrating their
32nd on May 20.
New bike purchases: Phillip Black purchased a 2006 Road King Classic.
The minutes of last meeting are posted on the website. A motion was made to accept last month’s minutes and seconded. All
members present at the monthly meeting voted to accept the minutes.
The following is a recap of Old Business:
a. The chapter news bulletin board is located to the right of the service garage entrance and has information on local riding
and club information available to all riders.
b. The first highway clean up was done on April 17, 9 members assisted with the clean up.
c. Ladies Garage Party, was held on Friday, April 23 at City Cycle Sales. We had quite a few of our ladies in attendance.
There are plans in the making to have another one next year.
d. The 1st annual family recreation tour was held on April 24 and 25 at City Cycle Sales. A total of $332 was raised with the
club getting half ($166) for MDA.
e. A proposal is in the works to have Junction City be the site for the 2012 HOG State Rally (June 1, 2, and 3, 2012).
f. Chapter Fundraiser. We will have our first pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. May 15 at City Cycle Sales. If you want to help with
this fundraiser please let Linda Semple or any of the other officers know.
g. Run for the Wall - May 23 and 24. Kevin Connell is planning a ride to meet the riders on May 23. These riders will ride
in with the Run for the Wall riders. More to follow. Chuck Ford will be needing assistance with a flag line on May 23. He
has over 300 flags to place along Washington Street for the riders as they ride into Junction City. More to follow. Wanda will
be sending out an email with an update on the festivities.
h. The annual 4th of July parade will be on Saturday, July 3. More to follow.
i. Marquette Motorcycle Rally May 15.
j. Via Christi Blessing of the Bikes and Motorcycle Show was held on May 8 in Manhattan.
k. Kansas State Hog Rally is in Liberal, Kansas this year. The dates are: June 3-5. A group of riders from our club will be
departing from City Cycle Sales around 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 3. If you are going and interested in riding with the group
get with Dan or Kevin.
In New Business: The following is a listing of all upcoming events. Please note that you will also find at City Cycle Sales, a
book that has additional flyers and information on upcoming events and different rides.
a. Starting with this newsletter, if you want a hard copy of the letter, you will need to pay a $10.00 yearly fee to have it mailed
to you. See any of the officers to make payment.
b. As a reminder, the password has changed to get to the Club website. If you are a paid member you were emailed the
password. If you are a paid member and do not have the password, please see Webmaster Orin Auld.
c. Float your Boat Races, August 21st. If the club is interested in participating in this race, we need tape donated as well as
interested folks that want to participate in the development of the boat and to Chair the operation. Bring materials, i.e. tape
to monthly meetings.
d. Upcoming events and rides, not all inclusive, please see the book at City Cycle Sales.
1. Marquette Motorcycle Rally, May 15.
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2. Mike Holcom Poker Run, Wakefield, May 22.
3. Riding 4 Blake fundraiser, Blue Springs HD, May 22.
4. Veterans Cemetery, Manhattan, May 31.
5. Cruising for Canines Poker Run, Junction City, June 12.
6. Special Olympics Ride and Rally, July 17.
7. Kansas Cyclone Rally II, Milford Lake, Sept 17-19.
8. Iron Horse Inn, Sturgis Hotel Specials.
In Other New Business:
Officers reports:
David Eckel – Not present.
Phyllis Fitzgerald - Secretary, nothing to report.
Karen Connell – Finances, current balance - $917.08-General Fund, $404.70-Fundraising.
Sue Gwaltney and Claudia Perry - Ladies of Harley, Nothing to report.
Kevin Connell - Road Captain, discussed the many rides and miles that the group has already traveled this year. Kevin also
took the head count to go to TymeOut Lounge after the meeting.
Orin Auld – Webmaster, posted on the website is a Safety Tips area. Also, there is a link being set up to read all about
“Motorcycle safety for 3-wheel motorcycle riders.”
Orin Auld – Safety Officer, talked about group riding and the meaning of the different hand signals and the 2-second rule
between riders.
Ronnie Scheller – Membership, nothing to report.
Wanda Allen – Editor, nothing to report.
Deb Auld – Photographer, nothing to report.
Carolyn Breci – Historian, nothing to report.
Linda Semple – Activities,
a. MDA sign up sheet is located at City Cycle Sales, please sign up if you are interested in helping.
b. Linda and Orin, went over the Picture Scavenger Hunt
that is being held this year. If you want to participate in
this hunt, you need to see Linda or Orin, pay $10 and pick
up the list of places that you need to get a picture of with
your bike. Orin has set up a system of getting him the
pictures. In October the winner(s) will be announced and
the prizes will be the money that all participating members
paid to participate.
The 50/50, was won by Andy Kazar. He won $19 with $19
going to the club’s account.
The door prize was won by Karen Connell.
Bozo Award nominations:
Bill Padgett nominated Kevin Connell for going on long
scavenger hunt adventures and not getting the photo
because he could not get to the place that the photo
needed to be taken.
By majority vote, Kevin won.
Meeting was adjourned. The next general membership
meeting will be held 7 p.m. Monday, June 14 and the
Bill happily sends Bozo home with Kevin
Ladies of Harley meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Uncle Scott’s Chrome Corner Scott Templeton—parts manager
As you walk through the store you see signs saying Fit Shop. You ask yourself, what is that? It is whatever
your body type you can adjust your Harley-Davidson motorcycle for comfort, control, style, and
confidence. The five signs you need a fit are:
1. Back hurts
2. On your toes, feet not flat on the ground
3. Knees too high, cramped riding
4. Worn out hands, too big or too small diameter grips
5. Reaching too far, brings exhaustion to your shoulders
Changing one or more of the following areas: seats, front and / or rear suspension, handlebars, foot controls, can take care of
a lot of the problems you are dealing with. It will make a more enjoyable ride and you will feel the difference. If you have
questions and would like to see what we can do to make your bike or future bike fit you, give us a call or stop by and we can
discuss some options. We also have some bikes on the floor that are set up in different configurations to sit on and see how
they feel.
Tech Tip Dean Mizes—service manager
How long do brake pads last? It depends on the type of bike and how much and how hard you use the
brakes. For most riders, the rear will wear out much sooner than the front. I’ve seen the rear gone as early
as 5,000 miles and last as long as 60,000 miles. The fronts can last about twice as long as the rear. You have
to look at the pads to see how much is left. Most are very easy to see and tell how much longer they might
last. Don’t go by sound. Just because they are squeaking doesn’t mean they are worn out and they can also
be worn out and not make any noise! If you’re not sure, come ask me to look at yours. It takes about five
seconds.
Oh, by the way . . .
Wanda Allen—editor
Keep sending me the names of diners, cafes, restaurants that we can all use as a resource for ride
destinations. Let’s exclude chains or franchises. We want to know about the places you have already visited
and can recommend to others.
I will assume all destinations have paved roads. If not, please say so. Some folks may not want to ride on
unpaved roads no matter how good the food.
If you don’t know the exact address, hours, etc. just give me anything you know and I’ll try to research the
rest.
Your personal comments will help with answering any questions. If several people suggest the same place I will edit
appropriately to fit.
Email, call or talk to me at future meetings about your recommendations. I’ll list a new location each month in the newsletter
as long as I continue to get suggestions.
Speck’s Bar & Grill (formerly Seabrook Tavern), 2105 SW Mission Ave.., Topeka, KS (one block west of Gage on 21st St.)
785-272-9749
Open daily 11 a.m. til 2 a.m. (open at noon on Sundays)
Thursday night is Biker’s Night.
Website: www.specksbarandgrill.com/
Miles from City Cycle Sales: 63.1
“Home of the Original 3 # Hamburger. Don’t think we could eat it but we share a small fry order.” Jd and Paula Daniels
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From the desk of . . .
Carolyn Breci—historian
Los Angeles - 1909 -2009 celebrated their 100th year of using Harley-Davidson police motorcycles. Seeing
policemen on motorcycles had an aura of authority. There was once a great advertising poster for police
bikes with a headline that read, “There’s Something Undeniably Right About a Cop on a HarleyDavidson.” It’s hard to imagine a presidential motorcade or a downtown parade in a major city, now or in
the last century without a police escort on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Police use of Harley-Davidson motorcycles dates back to 1908 when the Detroit Police Department
purchased police models. By the late 1920s Harley-Davidson police motorcycles were an important
component of the motor company’s business. Law enforcement sales and service would help carry the company through the
Depression years.
Harley-Davidson 1000 cc HT 1916
A Word from our Sponsor Honey Grant—general manager
I want to thank everyone who helped with the Garage party. We will have another one due to the
wonderful turnout we had for this one. Special thanks go to Sue, Claudia, Dean, Dan Myers, Ray, Kat,
and Scott for making every station work. I also appreciate all the men who supported the women who
came to our Garage party.
The months of April and May have been cool and rainy, but our riders are very supportive of our
business. Thank you. Please come by to see what is new and what we have planned for the end of the
month.
City Cycle Sales
Sponsoring Dealer
Honey Grant, Gen. Mgr.
1021 Goldenbelt Blvd.
Junction City, KS 66441
785.238.3411 or
toll free 1.877.600.1983
Winter Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.citycyclesalesinc.com
At City Cycle Sales
Our friendly staff works hard to build quality relationships with our customers. We not only
want you to feel comfortable doing business with us, we also want you to walk away feeling
great about your experience with City Cycle Sales Inc.
Parts & Accessories
Service
Finance
Scott: parts & accessories mgr.
Don: parts tech
Ray: parts tech
Fred: service writer
Dean: lead mechanic
DJ: mechanic
Rick: mechanic
Chris: mechanic
Benjamin: mechanic
Jeff U.
Motorclothes & Helmets
Kathi
Sales
Honey, Jeff M., Jeff U.
Bookkeeping
Dee
Inventory
Larry