06/15/2021
FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS ISSUE OF H.O.G.® OFFICER CONNECTION TO YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERS
As we enter the height of the riding season here in early June, it’s beginning to feel a bit like a degree of normalcy has returned to life after nearly a year and a half of anything but normal. It feels great to be back out on the road again, riding and meeting with members at H.O.G. rallies, making Chapter visits, and generally getting our butts in saddles and boots on the ground again after far too long. This is an exciting turning point for us as things open up and we are getting more involved in events around the country in person.
Of course, the safety of our staff, our riders, and our communities remains at the forefront of our consideration as we approach each of these upcoming events, so we will continue to consult with rally coordinators and adhere to local health guidelines to inform our participation in events throughout the year.
There are also some changes coming in the H.O.G. Regional Manager field team here in Milwaukee. As many of you know already, Western and Southeastern Regional Manager Pete Schwab was recently called up to active duty by the United States Navy for the next two years. We will be announcing a new member of the team in the coming weeks to fill in while Pete is on deployment, but in the interim, Paul Blotske and Bruce Motta are splitting up those regions and are your points of contact for assistance with questions about H.O.G. programs and Chapter operations.
We are thrilled to be back visiting and riding with our members, and we thank you for all you do as officers every day, and particularly for the hard work you have done to provide great experiences for your fellow H.O.G. members during these very challenging times. We’ll see you on the road soon.
Bruce Motta
PAUL BLOTSKE
H.O.G. Regional Manager - Midwest
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Bruce Motta
BRUCE MOTTA
H.O.G. Regional Manager - Eastern
414-526-1381 | Email
H.O.G. EVENTS AT THE STURGIS RALLY
The 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Black Hills of South Dakota is just around the corner, and the Harley Owners Group is busy planning a full schedule of events and activities for members at this year’s rally, with activities at the Pappy Hoel Campground and the Sturgis Community Center on Lazelle Street in downtown Sturgis. Forward this email to your chapter members and encourage them to visit the Sturgis Registration page for the most up to date information about the rally.
STURGIS RALLY H.O.G. ACTIVITIES
H.O.G. Member Check-In: Saturday Aug. 7 to Saturday Aug. 14. 9am to 5pm at the Pappy Hoel Campground and the Sturgis Community Center on Lazelle Street
Harley-Davidson motorcycle demo rides: Saturday Aug. 7 to Saturday Aug. 14 at Pappy Hoel Campground and the Sturgis Community Center on Lazelle Street
CLUB HOG Lounge: Saturday Aug. 7 to Saturday Aug. 14. Pappy Hoel Campground
H.O.G. Member Ride: Monday, Aug. 9. Pappy Hoel Campground
Motorcycle Field Games: Thursday Aug. 12. Pappy Hoel Campground
H.O.G. Member’s Only Party at the Pool: Thursday Aug. 12. Pappy Hoel Campground
Chapter Participation Contest
Discounted camping rates and other special offers at Pappy Hoel Campground for H.O.G. members
All H.O.G. events are open to H.O.G. members and a guest.
RIDE SAFER WITH ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Membership in the Harley Owners Group carries many benefits, and one of the most popular is our Roadside Assistance program, which provides members with the security and peace of mind of knowing that help is only a phone call away if they run into trouble on the road. Basic towing coverage is included with every Full and Life H.O.G. membership, but there are also optional levels of coverage available at additional cost that allow members to design coverage specifically to their needs. There have been some changes to the program recently, so please visit the Roadside Assistance website for the most up to date information and spread the word to your Chapter members. Members needing Roadside Assistance can call 1-888-443-5896, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
H.O.G Rallies
JUNE / JULY H.O.G. EVENTS
Summer is here and that means the motorcycle events calendar is beginning to get crowded with events all over the country, and H.O.G. is no exception. Check out these exciting events and share the details with your members. For complete 2021 H.O.G. Rally and Check-In dates and locations, visit the Rally Map.
Laconia Bike Week, H.O.G. Check-In, June 12-20, Laconia, NH
Legends and Lore H.O.G. Rally, June 24-26, Cumberland, MD
Hot Harley Nights, H.O.G. Check-In, July 9-10, Sioux Falls, SD
Border to Border Posse Ride, July 21-31, El Paso, TX
Great Lakes H.O.G. Rally, July 22-24, Harris, MI
RULES FOR NEW OFFICERS
Are you a new Chapter Officer? Do you worry if you are doing the right things for your members? To ensure a stress-free experience, just follow these three simple rules: 1. Keep it simple. 2. Have fun. 3. Don’t stress out about how things “used to be” or get hung up over past history. Use resources like the RIDE365 program to plan rides, encourage members to get out and ride on their own on in a group, and focus on way to bring your members together for fun social gatherings rather than worrying about planning meetings or being overly formal. When in doubt, refer to Rules 1 and 2. Even if you are not a new officer, these are pretty good rules to live by.
Insurance for non-H.O.G. events
When you organize Chapter rides and other activities on the Approved Events list in the Chapter Handbook, you are covered under H.O.G.’s liability insurance coverage (provided all participants have a signed waiver), but what about events that are open to the public (non-members)? You can still obtain insurance coverage for these types of events, but you must ensure they meet specific requirements and there are additional costs for that insurance. For all the details, refer to pages 9-11 and 59-69 in the Chapter Handbook.
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