HOGWASH
“Everything Comes Out In the Wash”
Ventura Chapter California #0366
July 2009
In This Issue
Chapter Meeting
1
DIRECTOR CORNER
2
LADIES OF HARLEY
3
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
4
Membership
5
Happy Birthday USA
6
BUSINESS& SERVICES
7
Treasure Report
7
Know Your Road Captain
8
1990 HOGWASH
9
Editors’ Page
10
RIDE CALENDAR
11
© 2009 Ventura Chapter California #0366. All rights reserved
.
Ventura Chapter California
#0366
Board of Officers
Director
Rick McDermed
[email protected]
Assistant Director
Sabrina Kimsey
[email protected]
Secretary
Susan Van Abel
[email protected]
Treasurer
Joanne Garcia
[email protected]
Membership Officer
Leslie Brown
[email protected]
Editor
Robert Kashdan
[email protected]
Senior Road Captain
Les Brown
[email protected]
Activities Officer
Cathy Pendergest
[email protected]
Safety Officer
Mike Pendergest
[email protected]
Ladies of Harley Officer
Nadine Gouveia
[email protected]
Webmaster
Rob Gray
[email protected]
Rick McDermed
Director
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July 2009
From the down the Road at the Oklahoma City National H.O.G. Rally!!
Before I left home to ride to the OKC Rally I looked at several maps and decided to challenge
myself to get to OKC without ever riding a freeway. According to my GPS software, I was going
to turn a 1300 mile ride into a 1660 mile ride but, what the heck, I had time. I’ll tell you about it
if you want to keep reading.
I left home and headed out toward Victorville and Hwy 18 thru Apple Valley, Lucerne Valley
on Hwy 18 and 247 and Hwy 62 thru Yucca Valley, Twenty Nine Palms and Joshua tree. I
crossed the Colorado River at Parker Arizona and then south and east a bit before turning north
on Hwy’s 71 and 89 toward Prescott. The ride up to Prescott’s 7000 feet above sea level was
beautiful (and the heat level came down a LOT). At one point on the very winding road I stopped
at an overlook at could see the whole Joshua tree valley below me. Very nice. I made it to
Payson, Az. for the night. Lots of Pine trees and cooler weather was nice.
I stayed at altitude and cooler riding along Hwy 260 to Show Low, Az and then Hwy 60 into
New Mexico. I was looking forward to Pie Town (Peter, Brian Turnbull, and John Rost will
know about aptly named Pie Town). :=) I stayed with Hwy 60 to Socorro and there is where my
“No Freeways” plan went in the toilet. One map I had showed a road south that would bypass I25 south to Hwy 380. It was only 7 miles of freeway but the bypass around was 40 miles which
wouldn’t have been bad but the map DIDN’T tell me that it was a bad dirt road (oh well, you
won’t hold 7 miles of freeway against me will you?). A bit sad, I continued on to Roswell, NM
for the night. Continued on Hwy 380 clear across New Mexico and into Texas passing south of
Lubbock and picked up Hwy 277 north east to Wichita Falls for another night on the road (I
could have made it on to OKC but it was HOT and I was tired). From Wichita Falls, I picked up
Hwy 81 north toward OKC and some of the surrounding towns where some of my cousins live.
Had a nice visit with them then on to OKC and the rally.
I had dinner with Kim Briggs . Many of you will remember her but you probably won’t know
that she is now the GENERAL MANAGER of the same dealership that “fired” her as the
Chapter Director a few years ago. In time the cream rises to the top (old Okie saying) :=)
I saw the eblast/info about 5 Million Mile Monday. I will be heading toward Chama, New
Mexico and plan to log about 500 miles for the day. I hope you all log a LOT also.
Photographer
Steve Fisher
[email protected]
Historian
Linda Whisenhunt
[email protected]
Sergeant-at-Arms
Darrell LaRose
[email protected]
Sponsoring Dealer
Tracey Warriner
Ventura Harley-Davidson
1326 Del Norte Road
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 981-9904
www.venturaharley.com
Rick (on the Road somewhere)!
Home on the
Range"
Meets "Born
to be Wild"
CLUB
H.O.G.®
OKC
Oklahoma
City,
Oklahoma
June 26-27,
2009
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JULY, 2009
L.O.H.
Too much fun! The L.O.H. Progressive Breakfast Ride had 52 H.O.G. members in
attendance and what better way to spend a Saturday morning than to ride & eat!
“There’s only one thing better”!!!! And, yes, the route was a little crazy to each of the
homes, but…you can’t say it was boring!
Terry & Ray Crawford shared their home and welcomed us with coffee, juice, fresh
fruit & muffins, along with a beautiful backyard setting, “babbling stream” and a sign at
their front door to welcome us. Then on to Patty Walker’s home, in Oak Park, to rumble
around her neighborhood. She graciously served some real “southern style” cooking
with egg casseroles, sausages, biscuits & gravy and, of course, more coffee. After
crawling through the traffic, back to the west side of Ventura, we arrived at the home
of Susan Van Abel & Eric Oltmann. The lemon bars, brownies, blueberry buckle,
chocolate truffles and, of course, more coffee were just the “sugar rush” we all
needed. And, let’s not forget the spectacular view from their backyard! Sure makes
you realize what a wonderful H.O.G. Chapter & L.O.H. we are so fortunate to belong to.
And, for those of you who did not join us…we hope to see you next year on this
awesome ride.
And…I’m excited to see several new female faces around our Chapter and at our L.O.H.
meetings. Remember, you do NOT need to “ride” to actively participate in L.O.H.
Female passengers (and their riders) are always welcome. Come join us at our next
meeting the first Monday of every month, 7:00pm, at Round Table Pizza in Camarillo.
Bring your smile, new ideas and any riding experiences to share.
Summertime is here………..let’s ride!!!!!!!
“Come join us at our
next meeting the
first Monday of
every month.”
I invite you to
attend our
meetings
scheduled on
the first Monday
night of each
month
We meet at
Round Table
Pizza in
Camarillo in the
Kmart shopping
center at the
corner of Arneill
and Ponderosa
Don’t forget
to check out
the Ventura
H.O.G.
Chapter Ride
Calendar at
www.venturah
og.com
It’s the best
place to find
out what
great rides
are coming
up.
Other
information
and links are
there, too.
Just follow
the links to
Ventura
HarleyDavidson
(events),
National Hog,
etc. Or call
the ride line
at (805) 6544166 for
updated
information
Ventura H.O.G. Board Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 12
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Attended
Director: Rick McDermed
Webmaster: Rob Gray
Assistant Director: Sabrina Kimsey
Editor: Robert “Stinky” Kashdan
Treasurer: Joanne Garcia
Photographer: Steve Fisher
Sergeant of Arms: Darryl LaRose
Historian: Linda Whisenhunt
Sr Road Captain: Les Brown
6.
For locations/groups/companies that go above
and beyond in planning a ride or event for our
chapter, it was suggested about presenting
them a plaque. This is separate from our Ride
Master program and is for recent events such
as Simi H.O.G. picnic and Hi Cees BBQ
Appreciation. The costs of plagues are
roughly $14 so it was suggested about doing
just a certificate. Rick will discuss with Susan
about creating a design/template for these.
Rick will write a letter of appreciation for the
Simi H.O.G. to publish in their newsletter.
7.
Kathy presented an updated flier regarding the
Ride Master program and planning a Ride.
These will be given to individuals interested in
planning a ride/event for the chapter and gives
guidelines for making it successful. There
were 4 Tri Tips left over from Kern so it was
suggested to raffle of names of those who
were at Kern and if they are at the meeting
they can take one home. We are looking for a
volunteer to lead our ride for Million Mile
Monday.
8.
Upcoming Progressive Breakfast has roughly
50 members signed up for it. There is a
shortage of available road captains that will be
attending. Les will incorporate using those in
training as drag.
9.
POT was shared with the board… Action
Items that is. Kathy and Sabrina will work
together on preparing a survey for the chapter
members. It will be an updated version of the
one from a few years ago. With the upcoming
elections and Activities Officer being one of
the positions up, Kathy will put together a
proposal for July or August meeting regarding
opening up for a 2nd Activities Officer position.
Not Present
Activities: Kathy Pendergest
Secretary: Susan VanAbel
Safety: Mike Pendergest
Membership: Leslie Brown
LOH: Nadine Gouvei
1
June Meeting. Job assignments were given out to
all board members to assist with membership
renewals. Greeters will be Rick, Nadine, Les and
Linda. Membership Table will be worked by
Sabrina, Mike, Kathy, Rob and Robert. New
Member Table to be worked by Leslie. PreRegistered Table (currently 15-20 people) will be
worked by Susan. Joanne and Darryl will maintain
their regular spots (lucky ducks). It was discussed
that we ensure there are no duplicate meal tickets
given out. Those who have already pre-registered
will only be no that list to avoid going to the other
table.
2
Advertising in the Hogwash has shown success
after the first month. Total of $125 was collected
for those advertising in June Hogwash. Should
there be a question on a business that conflicts with
our sponsoring dealer, we will obtain approval from
Tracey or Jason prior to publishing.
3.
SPPR/GDA donation will be given out at June meeting.
Terry Crawford confirmed individuals from GDA will be
attending to accept the chapter’s donation. Joanne will
write the check that day to present to them.
4.
Submit any Articles you
wish to be printed in the
HOGWASH to
[email protected]
5.
The chapter’s annual action will be held at the July
chapter meeting. Rick needs help (what’s new) with
presenting the items. Susan and Joanne to work
together on logging the winners and amounts to be
collected. Kathy and Mike volunteered to help with
auction item presentations. Sue Penner had presented
to Rick about donating her cookies and asked that the
proceeds be given towards a particular member. To
avoid setting precedence on future requests as this, it
will be suggested that Sue can do a bake sale during the
auction to collect the money for her donation to the
member.
There are two guests attending June meeting to discuss
upcoming rides/events: Bill Davis and Dan Fine. They
were informed of normal 3 minutes to talk to members.
(There’s a faint odor in the room… I think Robert didn’t
shower….)
10. Rick will be gone for September meetings.
Sabrina will be in charge… you have been
warned!
11. Meeting was adjourned in time for last of
Lakers game.
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The Ventura H.O.G.
Chapter’s General
Meetings are held on
the third Wednesday
of the month at 7:30
pm at the
VENTURA CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
Have you renewed your membership? It’s time!
Our members at the heart and soul of the chapter. Each one of you is
what defines the Ventura chapter as the BEST HOG Chapter in the World!
We don’t want to miss you at an upcoming ride, meeting, or event.
Remember it is that time of year to renew your membership.
ELKS Lodge
2126 Knoll Dr
Ventura
The good news is that we have received 133 renewal forms to date (out of
241 members). Last year we had only taken in 99 out of 251 members.
Thank you to those 99 for getting your paperwork in on time!
Come and join us!
If you are one of the 78 who has not submitted their paperwork and
chapter dues yet, the enrollment and consent information forms (you
need both forms) are now available on our website or at the dealership.
The Ventura H.O.G.
Chapter’s Board
Meetings are held on
the first Thursday of
the month at 6:30 pm
at
Carrow’s
Restaurant
Ventura
Off the 101 at the
Seaward Exit
Congratulations to our 2009-2010 FREE MEMBERSHIP WINNERS
It pays to come to your chapter meetings! Each month, I get to pull a
name from the “hat” for a free membership for the following year.
Winners must be present at the chapter meeting. Our recipients for their
free 2009-2010 membership were:
Denise Strudevent
Steve Fisher
Fel Micco Robert Kashdan
Welcome New Members
Please send a big welcome to our new members and returning members.
Chapter members are
welcome to attend.
Timothy O’Hara (Ventura)
Referred by Wanda and Eddie Escoto
Greg Hill (Fillmore)
If you would like to
attend a Board our
Director knows your
plans ahead of time
so we can make sure
we have enough room
for you. Make sure
you don’t miss a
single Let our
Secretary know if
your email addresses
number,
or postal address
changes.
Rob and Pamela Cohen (Thousand
Oaks)
Kay Dahlquist (Oxnard)
Watch us grow!
Have You Heard?
The Ventura Chapter cares about our HOG family. The Ventura HOG Chapter’s “Open Arms” program is
designed to reach out and show our support.
If you hear about a fellow member going through a difficult time including an illness, surgery, accident,
or loss of an immediate family member please contact Becky Hildebrand (Ventura HOG Chapter’s Open
Arms Coordinator) or any of your board members so the chapter can extend our thoughts and
encouragement.
The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies
In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political
bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the
separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent
respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to
the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the
pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,
deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of
Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to
abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and
organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety
and Happiness.
;
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but
there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from
the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are
already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish?
What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased
at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what
course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! -Patrick Henry March 23, 1775
~~~~~~~~~
Page 7 of 12
Businesses and Services Available from Members
Business or Service
Offered
Member Name
Phone
Number
Email Address
Legal Services
Ben A.
Shuck III
525-7104
ben.schuck@
dock.net
Don “Jake”
Jacobson
794-0485
Donna
Buchalter
701-9409
Nadine
Gouveia
815-3947
Robert Gray
382-4243
Oil filters (stainless
steel) and Amsoil
Property
Management
Seamstress, Event
Coordinator,
Baker
Website Design &
Hosting
660-9100
Computer
Specialist
Ozzie
Castillo
jacobsonwhiz@
yahoo.com
Thanks,
Joanne Garcia
2009-2010 Treasurer
No charge for initial
telephone consultation
Stainless steel micronic oil
filters and Amsoil dealer.
Go to www.mprstore.com
donnabuchalter@
yahoo.com
camchickadee@
yahoo.com
Real Estate Broker
Can sew patches on vests/
jackets
rg@
cid.cc
OZ.THE ITGUY
@GMAIL.COM
Advertising Design &
Photography
Virus removal , error fixing
Home/Office networking
New PC set-up and Data
transfer,
E-Mail and Internet Issues
Data Recovery
MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 2009
Beginning
$14,036.16
Balance
INCOME
If you wish to purchase
patches, name
Rockers, first aid kits,
coins,
Or other HOG
merchandise, please
See me at the chapter
meetings.
We have very few chapter
t-shirts left. If you
Wish to get one
for yourself or you’re
significant
Other, please see me at
the chapter meeting.
They are almost gone.
Don't be left
Out. $20.00 each.
Other Information
Amount
$263.00
$232.00
$18.50
$155.00
$1,510.00
$2,178.50
$16,214.66
TOTAL DEPOSIT
BALANCE
EXPENSES
Amount
Call the Ride Line at
(805) 654-4166
for all the latest ride updates
Treasurer’s Report
TOTAL EXPENSES
Ending Balance
$119.25
$29.95
$100.00
$4,000.00
$200.00
$97.04
$312.12
$30.99
$510.00
$73.55
$73.76
$5,546.66
$10,668.00
** THIS INCLUDES $6,000 SEED MONEY FOR SPPR 2009
Know Your Road Captains
We have a great group of road captains that volunteer their time and skills. This great
group of dedicated leaders makes our rides possible!
They are a big part of why we are “The Best HOG chapter in the World”.
This month,
Meet your Road Captain –
Scott Horner
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name
Scott Horner
Years as a Road Captain with
Ventura H.O.G
Over 10 Years
Year you were first on a bike
Street Dirt or as a passenger
1969
Years you have ridden on a street
bike.
Over 20 years ago
What was your first street bike
HD Heritage
What is your current street bike?
’89 Heritage Fat Boy Custom, ’89
FXR and’02 Ultra Bagger
How many miles did you ride last
year?
On United, 100K+, on my bike
about 1,000". The good news is
that I am traveling less on
business this year and riding more
on my bike!
Your longest ride in one day was
330 miles in Laughlin in 105
degree heat
What was your most memorable
experience while riding?
Watching Sabrina rise up on her
pegs and letting one rip (upwind!)
Why did you become a road
captain?
Why? Because Don Rosamond
and Pat Sandoval asked me to.
What do you like most about
being a road captain?
I like making everyone feel
comfortable.
Page 9 of 12
1990
HarleyDavidson
introduces
the Fat
Boy®,
which goes
on to
become one
of the most
iconic
Harleys
ever.
1989
Original
H.O.G.
Mileage
Merit
Program
begins.
1988
H.O.G.
celebrates
its 5th
Anniversary
at the
Annual Rally
in Asheville,
North
Carolina.
Earlier that
summer,
HarleyDavidson
celebrated
its 85th
Anniversary
in
Milwaukee.
Festivities
included a
pancake
breakfast
for 4,000
Ventura HOG History April 1990
Editor Page
Robert Kashdan
I was driving my motorcycle very slowly
down the highway. A State Trooper pulls
me over.
"What have I done wrong, officer?"
•
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the
national animal but was outvoted when John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald
eagle.
•
Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be
consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every
two people in the U.S.
•
Over $211 million has been spent on the
importation of fireworks from China.
•
Oddly, the majority of the nation's flags and
patriotic paraphernalia in relation to the 4th of
July are produced in China. Nearly $349 million
dollars are used each year to import in the flags,
banners, decorations, and emblems.
•
The first 4th of July party held at the White
House was in 1801.
•
The words Under God were not added to the
Pledge of Allegiance until the year 1954.
•
The 4th of July was not declared a national
holiday until 1941.
•
The national anthem is actually set to the
tune of an old English drinking song called
To Anacreon in Heaven
I asked.
"You are going 26mph on a major
highway. There is a law against that," the
officer says to the driver. "You must go at
least 50mph."
"But when I turned on the highway, the
sign said 26!"
"HA HA HA!" The officer laughs out loud.
"That is because this is Interstate 26!
The 26 isn't the speed limit!"
The cop looked to the back seat and saw
Sue sitting behind me. She looked as
pale as a ghost.
"What happened to her?" the officer asks.
"I don't know, but she has been that way
ever since we got off of interstate 160."
Harley Owners Group members around the
world logged a grand total of 4,373,937 miles on
Million Mile Monday
Page 11 of 12
I was on my Harley stops at a stoplight and a
guy on a scooter pulls up next to me.
The guy on the scooter leans over and takes
an admiring look at my Harley and tells me
that he has a really bike.
Well, the light turned green so I pull out very
fast deciding to show off and peels out and
leaves the guy on the scooter in the dust.
Then, all of a sudden, I see the scooter zip on
past me. So, being a little cocky, I floor the
bike again and blows past the guy on the
scooter. A few seconds later, I again see the
scooter zip on past me.
So now I am a little irate as well as a little
miffed that that scooter keeps passing me so
I floored my bike it until he is going over 100
mph.
I think to myself that there would be no way
that scooter could catch me now, but then I
look in the rearview mirror and see that
scooter starting to catch up.
I then decide to find out what that scooter
really is and slams on his brakes. Then the
scooter crashes into the Porsche. After the
dust settled, I see the scooter driver lying in
the road and I go over to him and ask him
how he could go as fast as the Harley on a
little wimpy scooter...
The dying man replied, "I can't really, but my
suspenders were caught on your side
mirror...."
Ride Calendar
Check the "Ride Line" at
(805) 654-4166
for the latest information
Jul 11,
TWISTED RIDE
Ride VHD
2009 A fun ride around the Santa
/ ME
TBA
Monica Mountains
RIDE FOR THE HEART
(PART TWO)
Thursday CalParks Ride and Tour. For
Jul 16,
Run
registration and more
2009
information, please go to / OE
www.ridefortheheart.com.
Second part of the Calparks
ride:
HEELS & WHEELS
This is the Dealer's
annual ride to benefit
Breast Cancer
survivors' support
groups. The day's
Saturday
event includes a
Jul 18,
Event VHD
2009
leisurely ride, lunch, / OE
TBA
speakers and prizes.
It's an inspiring day
with an incredible
group of dynamic
women and it supports
a good cause.
LUAU RIDE
Break out your finest
Hawaiian shirt, grass
skirt, or…… (You get
the idea). This is a fun
ride through local
Saturday
Aug 1, Ventura County/Santa
Barbara Roads, (there Ride VHD
2009
/ ME
11:00
will be a gas/stretch
am
stop). Late lunch (or
early dinner for some)
at the Beach Grill in
Carpentaria around
2:30. A nice area has
been reserved for us.
Looking Out For
Each Other (Theft
Reward)
The Theft Reward
Program is a HOG®
benefit you hope to
never have to use – but
it’s pretty nice to know
that it’s there in case
you need it. HOG will
pay a $1,000 reward
for information leading
to the arrest and
criminal conviction of
anyone stealing a full
or full life member’s
Harley®. Find out more
about this program and
the rest of your HOG
benefits by referring to
your HOG Benefits
Guide or visiting
members.hog.com.
Ventura Chapter #0366
Robert Kashdan, Editor
1249 Teal Ave
Ventura, CA 93003