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AUGUST 2014 ~ VOLUME 10 ~ ISSUE 8 CHAPTER #5603
August 2014 ~ Volume 10 ~ Issue 8
Chapter #5603
JEFF HAIG – KMC DIRECTOR IN THIS ISSUE
Big events coming up between now and our next Newsletter: another highway clean-up & brunch on August 10
th; Hearts
on Fire ride to the Burn Camp on the 12th;
overnight Discover Wisconsin ride to Door County on the 15
th & 16
th; the Care Ride
on the 23rd
; the last Raffle Book Bike Night at QSL on the 27th; and of course the Milwaukee Rally on the 29
th through
the 31st. Articles on most of these events
are elsewhere in this letter, on our website, and on the KMC calendar.
New stuff: several other clubs have been invited to join us on the Hearts on Fire ride (bigger IS better for the kids!). For years, KMC has been one of the more visible supporters of the Camp for Burn Injured Children, run by the Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety (WAFS). The Care Ride hasn’t received the support they deserve at their past events. Its purpose is to support the big yellow house in downtown Waukesha where some remarkable things go on. Not to make light of a very serious subject, but it’s a “one-stop shop” for child abuse victims and their families to report offenses, get the social and physical support they need, be able to tell their story just once to law enforcement and prosecutors, and get referred to alternative housing if needed.
Not surprisingly, it’s called The Big Yellow House! Waukesha County was the leader in Wisconsin in creating such a facility about 10 years ago, and we’re still one of only six or so such programs in Wisconsin. Besides getting a really nice police-escorted ride, food, and entertainment, the Care Ride is as deserving of our support as anything we else do. Quaker Steak & Lube is more than just a Raffle Book stop and special Bike Night event: they, Hal’s, and KMC have had a great relationship since they opened – we’d like to have a huge show of support for that relationship in the 27
th.
The Milwaukee Rally is of course a big deal for the entire Metro-Milwaukee area, and none more so than Hal’s, who always has the largest, most fun-filled site of any of the Rally venues. To pull this off, Kirk needs your help. We often talk about the incredible support he gives KMC all year long – this is the one time a year he asks for something from KMC.
From the Director’s Chair continued on page 3
Director’s Chair
Brunch Time
Volunteer Corner
Highway Clean Up
Discover Wisconsin
August Rides
HOG Merchandise Info
New Members
From the Director’s Chair
by [Article Author]
Pictured above left to right — Jennie Schiller Haley Braunsky, Carl Drago, Robert Maercklein, Mankhbat (Tom) Trmurchudur, Andy Ratner, Linda Braunsky, Darren Siverling, Andrea Siverling Kevin Braunsky, Gus Anderson, Chris Anderson Terry Fabian, Kathy Sopa
KMC News
Sponsored by Hal’s Harley-Davidson—(262) 860-2060
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of the Month 7:00 PM
New Berlin Ale House - 16000 West Cleveland Ave. - New Berlin
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OFFICERS
DIRECTOR JEFF HAIG (262) 844-6820 [email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DAWN MAKOWSKI (414) 282-0622 [email protected]
SECRETARY AMY DEY (414) 421-5058 [email protected]
TREASURER LINDA DRUETZLER (414) 303-5633 [email protected]
BOARD MEMBERS VERN KEHOSS (262) 827-3009 [email protected]
ROB FEHL (262) 352-6785 [email protected] KORY KING (414) 852-2700 [email protected] RON GASSER (414) 640-6125 [email protected] GREGG HELGESON (262) 424-2192 [email protected]
HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN MARK MAKOWSKI (414) 737-5805 [email protected]
ASSISTANT HEAD ROAD CAPTAIN STEVE COARTNEY (262) 821-2068 [email protected]
LOH OFFICER BARB BROOKS (414) 378-4465 [email protected]
ASSISTANT LOH OFFICER DEB KAPPLER (262) 352-0684 [email protected]
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR DAWN BOWER 414.507.7819 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR DAVID NELSON (262) 408-5643 [email protected]
SAFETY OFFICERS
DEWEY HEMBA (262) 367-4873 [email protected] MIKE NOLAN (262) 628-3885 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR CHERYL HUEBNER (414) 254-3555 [email protected]
HISTORIAN/YEARBOOK EDITOR ROXANNE RICK (414) 342-8416 [email protected]
WELCOME WAGON CARIE BRONSON (262) 367-4873 [email protected]
DISCOVER WISCONSIN MIKE NOLAN(262) 628-3885 [email protected] BIKER DOWN ROXANNE RICK (414) 342-8416 [email protected] PHOTOGRAHY COORDINATOR DON PAULUS (414) 427-0724 H (414) 861-2941 C [email protected]
WEB PAGE COORDINATOR
Arnie Schnitker DRY RIDERS OPEN POSITION
SECOND SHIFTERS JIM PAWLAK (262) 617-1214 ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
GARY FREA (414) 254-1920 [email protected] HAL’S
KIRK TOPEL (262) 860-2060
WELCOME -- New Members Join KMC!
Please welcome our new members:
Russell Andreas Faical Agherrabi Brian Bennett Hailey Braunsky
Kevin Braunsky Linda Braunsky Mercedes Cowan Trent Cowan
Terry Fabian Allen Fenney Thomas Fitzgerald Robert Foster
Russell Harris Dwayne Hayes Jeffrey Imhoff Robert Lange
Robert Maercklein Jeff Munson Karen Munson Andy Ratner
Jennifer Schiller Bonnie Schimmelpenig Vince Seiler Andrea Siverling
Darren Siverling Kathy Sopa Frank Vassar Denise Wagar
Glenn Woods
Raffle Book GPS Program Available
Once again, Arnie Schnitker has developed a GPS
file of all the 2014 Raffle Book stops. The files can
be found on the KMC website. On the homepage
the members can just click on “KMC's 2014
Summer Fun Ride and Raffle Book Information”
The files can then be downloaded from the Raffle
book information page. Thanks to Arnie for this
dedication to excellence for all KMC members to
enjoy.
Discover Wisconsin 2014 Rides and Events Come join us Discovering Wisconsin this year! We have four diverse rides with something for everyone. August will feature another multi-day ride to Door County. In September, by popular demand, we will return to the Darien Cornfest. Details of the rides are available on the Chapter web site as they are firmed up. You can also stop at the Discover Wisconsin table at the back of the hall before or after each Chapter meeting. The Discover Wisconsin Committee
It's Brunch Time! Sunday, July 10th – Leave from Finn’s @ 10:30am – 11:00am Brunch It's Brunch Time!
Sunday, August 10th! A ride will stage from Finn's Bar & Grill between 10am-10:30am to meet up with our "Adopt A Highway" crew. The ride will leave at 10:30am sharp, as we will enjoy short scenic ride to Burke's Lakeside in Oconomowoc, Across from Silver Lake.
Soak this in like the rays of sunshine on a warm Sunday: Menus items include: pulled ham with red eye gravy, home-style fried chicken breasts, sweet corn, mashed potatoes, biscuits and homemade sausage gravy Belgian waffles, French toast, potato pancakes, bacon sausage, scrambled eggs, homemade monkey bread and desserts, bagels, fruit, and cereal. The chefs are ready to make an omelet made to order or a pasta dish made to order.
Here is the address for Burke's Lakeside for those of you who may not be able to stage with us at Finn's: 37283 Valley Rd. Oconomowoc. Phone: 262-567-5242
$16.00 includes coffee, juice, tax and tip
Your brunch committee – Kory, Roxy and Vern
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2014 Highway Clean Up Continues Through October
Sunday, August 10th – 9am
July was a large group as "45" of you joined together for Highway clean up- or maybe just getting a walk in before going on a great ride and then to brunch- Thank You to the Brunch Committee for scheduling and coordinating. Join us again on Sunday 8/10 for another nice morning walk and brunch ride. If nothing else is going at the tennis courts, we will again 'STAGE AT THE TENNIS COURT LOT FOR HIGHWAY CLEAN UP AND BRUNCH RIDE FOLLOWING'- highway clean up starts at 9AM. After a number of years as your coordinator for Highway Clean up, it is time for another member to step forward and take over this role-most of the duties and responsibilities are what you see when you attend but there are just a couple of other follow up ones to be done each month which I would go over with the potential coordinator-would like to fill the position before the end of our season in October so we have a chance to work together before my departure-Please contact me and we can discuss it further-your commitment would need to be at least for the full season of April thru October, thanks- see you Sunday Gary
Volunteer Corner
Thank you to the July Hog Callers Janet Sam, Kim Jalalian, Brenda Coartney!
STARS
Did you notice people with stars on their vests? Did you think those look so cool and think, “How do I get them?” To earn one you need to volunteer at a KMC sponsored event. What is considered an event? Here’s the list – Channel 10 Auction, Raffle book kick-off party, Bike Blessing, Support the Troops ride, MDA ride – helping with the signing of the waivers or selling the MDA Pins, Burn Camp ride – helping with the signing of the waivers or selling the Burn camp pins, Milwaukee Rally (one star per day), Colorama, Raffle Book party, Christmas Party, Hog Calls (must do it twice to get 1 star), Adopt-a-Highway clean-up (again must do this twice to get 1 star). The event coordinator will email me the list after the event. At the next Chapter meeting see me if you’ve volunteered to get your star.
We are known as the Chapter with the stars. So, let’s show off to the other Chapters we like to volunteer and are very proud of our Chapter.
Have a great August! Amy
Hearts on Fire Ride
Tuesday, August 12th – 5pm registration and leave at 5:45pm
Join riders from around the area at the Hearts on Fire Ride. This FREE and escorted ride will leave form Hal’s at 5:45pm on the
12th
of August. The escorted ride will wind through and around Waukesha County and end at the Camp for Burn Injured Children, run by the Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety (WAFS). It is quite a site to see upwards of 200 motorcycles approach the camp. Once at the camp, riders with trikes and sidecars give the kids rides and there are refreshments for everyone. These children are truly special and this is one week where they can not only feel like kids, but know that they are cared for by those of us who ride.
“It’s all about the kids”
From the Director’s Chair continued on page 1
Many, many volunteers are needed for parking, bartending, security, set-up and clean-up, and a host of other functions. This year the Rally is a star event – each day that you work at least one full volunteer shift (none longer than 4 hours), you’ll earn a coveted KMC Star for your vest or jacket. Sign-up will be at Hal’s front desk from now until the Rally, and we’ll have sign-up boards at our Aug. 6
th Chapter meeting. So sign up and get
involved: I promise you’ll meet and work with some of the nicest people on the planet!
Jeff
Your New Webmaster
I’m Arnie Schnitker: would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board for having the confidence to name me to this position. I will do my best to continue the great work done by my predecessor and I would like to thank Dan for his 13 years of service to KMC as Webmaster.
I’ve been quite active with KMC for some time now. I’m at most events, and am one of your photographers: I’ve probably taken your picture! I have been working with computers since 1963 and on web sites for about 8 years prior to my retirement in 2010. I have always enjoyed the challenge of making a computer do what I wanted it to do.
You will not notice any major changes to the web site but I will be reorganizing the file structure behind the scenes to make it easier to find things. Because of this you may, on occasion, encounter a broken link. If this happens please contact me by emailing me at [email protected] or calling me at (262) 853-6561.
Thanks, Arnie Schnitker
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It Pays to Attend At the July Chapter meeting first draw was Andy Spencer who was in attendance for the $175.00 gift card; second draw was Dwayne Hayes who was not in attendance for the $50.00 gift card. Therefore, August first draw will be $25.00 and second draw will be $75.00. You must be present to win; we hope to see you at the next Chapter meeting.
HOG Merchandise
HOG Merchandise (Includes HOG/KMC patches & rockers)
After conversations with the board, Kirk and Nicole (clothing manager at Hal’s) we have decided that going forward all merchandise, including patches & rockers will be order through the clothing department at Hal’s. This will streamline the process and remove having a “middle party” involved. The only exceptions are name tags and specialized rockers, which will continue to be handled by Cheryl Huebner.
Unfortunately, regardless of where the order is placed (KMC or Hal’s) many of the items in the catalog require a minimum number of items before a purchase can be placed. With that being the case, if there is something you are interested in, please let the clothing staff know. We will then see if there is interest from other KMC members. The minimum number of items requirement is only on KMC/HOG logo merchandise. If you are interested in HOG merchandise there is no minimum requirement. This also does not apply to patches/rockers. Please note that when placing orders you will be required to pay at time of ordering.
Reminder for those of you who placed an order last fall to please pick up your merchandise. The merchandise has already been paid for by KMC. I have both ladies shirts/jackets and men’s shirts. They will be available for pick up at the next chapter meeting. Please see me at one of the back tables before the meeting begins.
Dawn Makowski
2nd Shifters – The Second Shifters meeting moves back to Thursday following the chapter meeting during the riding season. We
will continue to meet at 10:30am at Hal’s.
Colorama & Raffle Book Party
Will you help?
We’re looking for “basketeers”. What is a basketeer – volunteers to donate items for the raffle tables at Colorama and/or the end of the season Raffle Book Party. We’ve come up with some ideas, so look for the signup sheet and idea cards see Pat at Hal’s. You do not need to have your items in a basket (we can do that for you) or think outside the basket at how you would like to have the new items you want to donate displayed.
Do you own a business or work at a business that could donate product, or a gift card/certificate to our event? This would be great advertising for you!
Please have your items to Hal’s no later than October 2nd or bring them to the October Chapter meeting. If you have any questions please email me [email protected].
Ride Because You C.A.R.E.
Saturday, August 23rd – 11am
The 4th
annual “Ride Because You C.A.R.E.” will be held on Saturday, August, 23
rd, 2014. The ride begins at 11am
from Hal’s Harley Davidson and will end at 12:30pm at Quaker Steak and Lube on Moorland. This police escorted ride through Waukesha County will not stop for the entire ride.
Cost:
Pre event = $20.00 per rider and $90.00 for 6 riders
Day of event = $25.00 per rider and $125.00 fir 6 riders
The C.A.R.E. Ride supports Family Service of Waukesha. A program of Family Service of Waukesha, providing a child friendly environment where child abuse investigators work together to gather sensitive information.
For more information or to register – www.fswaukesha.org
Ladies of Harley - LOH
Wednesday, August 20th, - 7pm
We hope everyone is having a great summer! There is so much to do and so little time to pack it in! Recently we had an evening ride with the Milwaukee Chapter LOH group. We had a great time riding and mingling with the LOH group! Looking forward to other collaborative events! Thank you to all that assisted in planning and ensuring a safe ride! On Tuesday, August 19th, we have an event on Lake Tichigan. We will cruise the lake on a "three hour tour" starting at 6:00 pm. Guaranteed to be an event full of laughter and good fun! This event is open to any chapter member, but you must sign up prior to the event. If we fill the boat it is $10 per person and you can bring your own snacks/beverages. We will have a sign up at the chapter meeting or you can let Karen Ryan or Barb Brooks know if you want to attend. Our next LOH meeting will be on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 pm at the Ale House. Hope to see all of you there! Barb and Debbie
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August 2014 Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3 4 5 6 Chapter Meeting Location: NB Ale House Time: Social hour @ 6:00 pm, Meeting @ 7:00 pm
7 2
nd Shifter
Meeting at Hal’s @ 10:30 am
8 9
10
Highway Clean Up and Brunch Ride Location: Finn’s Bar & Grill
11 12
Hearts on Fire Staging @ 5:00 pm, Ride leaves @ 5:45 pm
13 14 15
Discover WI ride to Door County
16
Discover WI ride to Door County
17 18 19
Stark’s Ark – Lake Tichigan Doc's on the Fox, Waterford Time: 6:00 pm
20
Road Captains: Meeting at NB Ale House @ 7:00 pm
LOH Meeting @ NB Ale House @ 7pm
21 22 23
The Care Ride (Police Escorted Ride)
24
25 26 Board Meeting -- Hal’s – @ 6pm
27
Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night – @5-9pm
28 29
Milwaukee Rally
30 Milwaukee Rally
31
Milwaukee Rally
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Upcoming Events -- September 2014
September 3rd
(chapter event) Chapter Meeting Location: New Berlin Ale House Time: Social hour @ 6:00 pm, Meeting @ 7:00 pm
September 4th (chapter event)
2nd Shifter Meeting at Hal’s @ 10:30 am
September 6th (chapter event)
Discover WI ride to Darien Cornfest Location: Hal’s Time: Staging @ 10:00 am, Ride leaves @ 10:30 am
September 10th (chapter event)
LOH: Meeting at Ale House @ 7:00 pm
September 14th (chapter event)
Highway Clean Up and Brunch Ride Location: Finn’s Bar & Grill Time: 9:00 am
September 17th (chapter event)
Road Captains: Meeting at Ale House @ 7:00 pm
September 25th (chapter event) Board Meeting at Hal’s @ 6:00 pm
September 27th (open event) -??? Riding To A Cure Location: Hal’s Time: Staging @ TBD, Ride leaves @ TBD
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Volunteer at starred events to
earn your stars
2nd Board Meeting 5th Chapter Meeting 1st Hal's Cajun Cook Off
8th Chapter Meeting 7th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 2nd LOH - Fletcher Arms
10th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 8th Hal's - Bus to IMS 5th Chapter Meeting
12th Brunch - Un-Official 9th Ice Fishing 7th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap
15th Road Captain & LOH Meetings 15th Cabin Fever - Victors 8th Ski Trip - Little Swiss
22nd Hal's/QSL - Mid Winter Bike Night 16th Brunch - 18 West 9th Brunch - Matty's
24th Admirals Game w/ Dierks Bently 19th Road Captain & LOH Meetings 19th Appreciation Dinner - Regency
30th Board Meeting 21st Admirals Game w/ Cheap Trick 19th Road Captain & LOH Meetings
22-23rd Casino Trip 22nd Inter Chapter Bowling
27th Board Meeting 27th Board Meeting
2nd Chapter Meeting 1st Board Meeting 4th Chapter Meeting
3rd LOH - Arte Wine and Painting 7th Chapter Meeting 5th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap
3rd 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 8th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 6-8th Road Captain Weekend
5th Toast to Hope 11th Highway Cleanup/Brunch Ride 9th Group Orientation Ride
11-12th HOG Officer Training 11th Mother's Day 11th MDA Ride
13th Highway Clean Up 15th Ride to HD Museum (Hal's) 12th Raffle Book @ HD Museum
16th Road Captain & LOH Meetings 17th Support the Troops Ride 15th Father's Day
17th ComedySportz 18th Racine HOG Bike Blessing 15th Highway Cleanup/Brunch Ride
20th Easter 21st Road Captain & LOH Meetings 18th Road Captain & LOH Meetings
26th Channel 10 Auction 26th Memorial Day 19-22nd HOG State Ralley
29th Board Meeting 26th Board Meeting
Brunch Ride to Country Springs 31st Emma Davidson Country Canter 29th Discover WI - Capital Brewery
with Raffle Book Kickoff party
and Bike Blessing
2nd Chapter Meeting @ Hal's 6th Chapter Meeting 1st Labor Day
3rd 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 7th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 3rd Chapter Meeting
4th Independence Day 10th Highway Cleanup/Brunch Ride 4th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap
4th Parade - New Berlin 12th Hearts on Fire Ride 6th Discover WI - Darien Cornfest
12th "Young at Heart" Ride 15-16th Discover WI - Door County 10th LOH Meeting
12th Love Ride 19th Stark's Ark - Lake Tichigan 11-14th Tomahawk Fall Ride
12th Raffle Book @ MC's Sports Bar 20th Road Captain & LOH Meetings 14th Highway Cleanup/Brunch Ride
13th Highway Cleanup/Brunch Ride 23rd Care Ride 17th Road Captain Meeting
16th Raffle Book @ Cue Club 27th Raffle Book @ Quaker Steak & Lube 25th Board Meeting
18-20th Road Guardians River Ride 28th Board Meeting 27th Ride to a Cure - Breast Cancer
23rd Road Captain Meeting 29-31st Milwaukee Rally
24-27th Discover WI - North Woods
30th LOH - Ride w/ Milwaukee LOH
31st Board Meeting
1st Chapter Meeting 5th Chapter Meeting 1st Board Meeting
5th Colorama 7th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 3rd Chapter Meeting
18th Raffle Book Party 19th Road Captain & LOH Meetings 5th 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap
3rd 2nd Shift Chapter Meeting Recap 6th Christmas Party
12th Highway Cleanup/Pot Luck 27th Thanksgiving 17th Road Captain & LOH Meetings
15th Road Captain & LOH Meetings
25th Halloween Party
30th Board Meeting 25th Christmas
Updated: 8/1/2014 CHANGES IN RED
** All dates subject to change **
( - ) Date to be determined
August
2014 KMC Calendar of Events
Chapter of the Stars
December
February
October
March
July
November
January
May JuneApril
September
27th
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Discover Wisconsin – Northwoods Ride
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262-786-6334
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Inside, Balcony and Ocean View available — Stop by at the meeting and see Lue Ann for details.
Thanks to our KMC Advertisers
Biker Down will send get well cards from the KMC
chapter to those members not feeling their best. Please contact coordinator Roxanne Rick – [email protected] or at 414-342-8416
Looking for an easy and affordable way to advertise your business or service to fellow KMC members? Monthly and bimonthly advertising space is available. Contact Linda at [email protected] or 414-640-6002.
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Discover Wisconsin – Northwoods Ride
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Fourth of July
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Senior Ride
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We ride and relax together way up North…
…We have fun together on the 4th of July…
…We provide joy and sense of freedom to those living in their later years…
…Won’t you join us at the next KMC event?
See our website for more information — www.kmchog.com