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Director – Harrell Rawlins [email protected] 407-595-9753 Asst. Director - Ken Fox [email protected] 386-679-9191 Head Road Captain – Tom E. Duane [email protected] 386-527-6720 Secretary- Donna Rawlins [email protected] 386-956-6011 Treasurer - (Sarge) Dave Ellingson ELNgSN [email protected] 386-871-0502 Chaplain – Tom Durham [email protected] 772-521-6844 Safety Officer - Bruce Crewe [email protected] Web Master - Morgan Hackett Editor – Becky Baker [email protected] 386-738-3352 Membership Chapter Sunshine- Sandy Abele [email protected] Quartermaster – Krista Wilk
CELEBRATE
February Birthdays Jay M – February 1
Michelle B – February 4 David B - February 13 Donna C - February 20 Joseph F - February 23
Feb Anniversaries
Gaye S. - February 3 Tom S. - February 6
February 2016
From the Director’s desk
The year has started off with some great weather and so not great.
February is going to be a busy month with three primaries’ and some great rides
including a sweetheart ride for Valentine’s. Grab your sweetie or friend and let’s
go for a ride and dinner. After the Gainesville primary we are going for lunch at
Conestoga Restaurant. We need to support our fellow chapters for their primaries
and they will support us for ours. Let’s show them how big this chapter can be.
January we have added 14 new members. Please remember to renew for
2015 if you haven’t yet. If you have any questions about membership, please
contact me or any board member. Also we need person to help volunteer for the
following Committee’s: Picnic, Primary & Christmas Party. Without volunteer to
help we will not be able to put these for the members. We need everyone to help
support our HOG group.
Bike week is around the corner so please remember to be safe and
always watch out for vehicles. Also always remember to lock your bike when you
park.
Ride Safe Harrell
New Smyrna Hog Chatter
Some of the folks who went on the last ride for the month
of January. Great ride to Gator Joe’s, sitting on the banks
of Lake Weir. Nineteen bikes, 27 people… WOOT WOOT
C-O-L-D
Not all of us enjoy riding our machines in less than sweltering
heat as much as I do. Riding in cool weather is refreshing and at
times gives me that excitement of riding through the mountains
in the fall. While I understand that cool /cold weather riding is
not for everyone (define cold), your bike is air cooled and it runs
better in the cool dense air. Unfortunately, your bike’s oil is
thicker and your battery loses cranking power and will make the
bike more difficult to start. I have ridden in less than freezing
temps and snow, though not always by choice. Admittedly I
know that sounds a bit crazy, I have been accused of that too
but, when you go north often on bike trips in the fall .... you
never know. Chilly weather, even cool temps for extended
periods, can slow your reaction times and make anyone’s hands
stiff and slow. Glasses and face shields will fog at the most
inopportune times. Balaclava (not the desert but the face
stocking), might prevent frost bite.
Do I seek out 30 degree temps, NO. When the situation arises
however, I like to think that I’m a good scout and am prepared to
handle these occurrences. Keep heavier gloves on board. A rain
jacket can add significant shielding when it’s cold. Start out
overdressed, it’s much easier to shed layers than it is to shiver.
Leather works wonders as a wind block, however, gives little true
insulation. The only thing worse than having no chaps is wearing
wet chaps. Leather, when wet, doubles in weight while rapidly
conducting heat right out of your body. All clothing loses it’s
insulating properties when soaked, adding a 40-70 mi/hr. wind
chill (your speed), make for a miserable and less than safe
ride!!
Helmets, like them or not, add significant insulation to your
head and conserves heat from leaving the body’s hottest spot.
Any blocking of the wind from your body, by a shield, lowers or
fairing will greatly add to your toasty comfort.
Electrics are my wife’s favorite fashion accessory in cold
weather. All sorts of clothing come with electrical cords; gloves,
vests, jackets and pants. Electric grips are great for the cooler
evening rides, as are heated seats. Some electric wear has
rechargeable battery packs for off bike use, camping, hunting,
etc. So, suit up, plug in, layer up, and smile, cooler riding weather
is finally here!
Bruce Crewe, Safety Officer
Ride Safe, Ride Hard, Ride Long!
Back Yard Boys BBQ
Captain’s BBQ – AKA Donna’s Polar Ride
News from our Secretary
So here we are at the beginning of February, and my
mom always told me the older you get the faster the
years go by. Think she was right. Thanks to all of you
that joined me on what is now being called my Polar
Ride, there were 10 of us (7 on bikes), who braved the
cold and snow flurries ( not exaggerating much) to get
some awesome barbeque. I think everyone enjoyed the
food I was too busy shivering to socialize with everyone.
If any of you are interested in helping out at the
dealership for Bike Week, please get ahold of any board
member so we can get you on the list. Drug testing will
be at the dealership Feb 4th from 5-6pm I’ve been told
the paperwork is minimal, especially if you are a rehire.
See you out on a ride…………Donna
From our Head Road Captain
We have had a good turnout for the January rides. My sincere thanks to everyone who has stepped up to lead and help during the month. It just goes to show when the going gets tough, the tough go riding. Know in saying that, that my “helmet” goes off to the courage of the 7 riders on Donna’s Polar Run. You will always have my gratitude for that ride. I felt so bad riding in my truck following to Captains BBQ in Hammock Dunes. I will never doubt your desire to ride again. As we head into February, please give me some ride ideas for our club to enjoy. Right now I need some help since I am still grounded. Just as a note, if you see my eagle on the road, check for a pink helmet on the rider, that would be Donna riding so please don’t call my doctor and get me in trouble. I get in enough trouble when I am out and about. See you on the road soon I hope. Tommy
New Smyrna Beach
Home & Business Expo
Words from our Treasurer
Well another month has come and gone and the
weather has been crazy. I want to thank those that have
paid their dues and I am sorry that some of your checks
took so long to get in the bank.
For those that have not paid your dues yet, please pay
by March 1st. Dee Sandy Abele at the meeting or drop
them off at the dealership in our HOG box.
I am finally back in the saddle and must say I have
missed it. Looking forward to the year ahead and more
great rides.
David "Sarge" Ellingson Blue Star Father Treasurer NSB HOG
Are you new to our Chapter?
New Smyrna Beach HOG has their own
website. It can be found at
www.nsbhog.com
There you can find our calendar of
upcoming events, pictures etc.
We also can be found on Facebook.
Find us at Nsb Hog.
From the desk of the Asst. Director
The turn-out for the Gator Joe’s ride on Jan 31 was
great. Twenty-five members, 17 bikes; that’s what it’s all
about!! Of course the perfect weather helped too.
Spring will be here before you know it. The riding season
begins! (Well our version of it anyway.)
With Spring also comes all the special events in our
area. Speed weeks, Spring Break, Bike Week. I know,
that brings all the traffic too. Just be careful out there.
I could still use some help working for the dealer during
bike week. Great way to earn that extra play money and
be where the action is too. If you want to work contact
James at the dealer or myself.
As we move forward this year I would like to include in
our ride planning a few overnight rides. A long weekend
if you will. Any ideas where? Let me know your
thoughts to this idea. You tell me where, and I’ll try and
plan it.
Be Safe
Ken
From our Chaplain
Well, by the time you are reading this the Christmas
Season is over and it's a New Year! I hope everyone
had a great time with friends and family! I'm
looking forward to a GREAT year in 2016, and a safe
riding year as well. There are some momentous
events this year, the 75th Bike Week probably the
biggest. So, until I see you, Ride Safe!
In His Service,
Chaplain Tom NSB HOG