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WEST PENN WEBLETTER May '01 | |||
In This Issue: Discount Tickets for Cooper's Lake You have one more chance to get your discount tickets for Cascade @ Cooper's Lake, June 29 - July 1. Chapter rate tickets are being sold at the June chapter meeting ONLY... for 25.00/weekend per person. After June's meeting tickets will cost full price @ $40.00/weekend per person. Please remember NO ONE under 21 yrs. of age will be permitted!!
June Birthdays 
Ralph B. Chuck B. Suzanne C. Thomas C. Richard C. Brad C. Beverly F. James F. Kenneth G. Justin H. Donna K. Douglas L. Jim M. Janet McC. Bill McM. Angel P. Carl P. Bill S. Steve W. Happy Birthday to All!! GUN RAFFLE Sunday, June 3rd, Bill S. will lead a ride to a Ford City Gun Raffle. The ride will leave New Castle Harley at 10:00 AM. Cost to attend is $10.00 which includes food & drink. To purchase a ticket or for more information, contact Bill at the number listed in this letter.
CHAPTER NAME TAGS: Enclosed in this letter are the sign up sheets for the chapter name tags. The sheets are self-explanatory, just please remember to have them turned in by the July 3rd meeting. * This form is not included with the e-newsletter. If you need an order form please contact an officer before the July 3rd meeting Snowshoe Freedom Fest Motorcycle Rally LOH Officer, Chrissy R., will be organizing a ride to the Snowshoe Freedom Fest taking place Wednesday through Sunday, July 18-22. Registration is free and some of the activities and events include: Bike Show; Contest and field games; safety and educational seminars; guided and self-guided tours; poker run; vendors; demo rides and nightly entertainment. Saturday night concert features David Allen Coe. For more info, including accommodations and special activity rates, contact Chrissy.
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The one hundred forty-eighth meeting of the West Penn HOG Chapter was held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at North Park Lounge Deckhouse, 7:30 P.M. sign in sheet showed 54 members present. Director Wayne called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. After a Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed. Wayne introduced guest Wendy R., with MDA, who showed a short video and made a presentation on this year's 2nd Annual MDA Ride For A Cure, which will be held Sunday, June 17, 2001 at Delgrosso's Amusement Park in Tipton, PA. Registration packets were available and will also be available at New Castle Harley Davidson. New Members - Jim S., Jim K., Roger H., Jeff M. and Ken G. were present and introduced themselves. Communications & Bills - Wayne asked if anyone was going to the rally in Milwaukee in September. If anyone is going, the chapter is looking for someone to participate in the Chapter Parade of Flags and to receive a rally ribbon for the Chapter's flag. Wayne also introduced guest Bob from Thunder in the Cascades. Bob gave a short presentation on this year's rally, advised that it will be held again at Cooper's Lake and noted that camping will be open Monday if you are registered for the event. Bob also announced that West Penn HOG members could purchase a weekend pass for the price of a single day pass at this meeting and at the June meeting. (Single day pass $25.00) (Rally dates June 29, 30, & July 1, 2001.) Bob donated one weekend pass to the chapter. A drawing will be held at the end of meeting along with 50/50. Assistant Director - Terri had brochures on various State HOG Rallies. She also passed out directions for May 20 Chapter Ride and reported that Shenango Valley HOG invited our members to Pirate vs. Indian game June 15 @ PNC Park 7:05 PM, $12.50/ticket. If anyone is interested Ronda needs to know by June 1 (tailgating optional). Ladies of Harley - Chrissy will be having a basket of cheer raffle at New Castle Harley Davidson open house. Also had information on the Snowshoe Rally, July 18 to 22. Road Captain - Bill will be leading a ride from Hagerstown to MDA Ride, he also asked if anyone would be able to lead the ride from New Castle Harley Davidson to let him know. Activities Officer - Rick reported May 5 & 6 West Penn HOG is building a horse corral at Camp Kon-O-Kwee; anyone that can help, meet at Duffy's parking lot Saturday morning, leaving for camp @7:45 A.M. West Penn HOG Summer Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, August 25 at the German Club in New Castle. Historian - Rich was in attendance. He is back on his feet and recuperating after a recent auto accident. We were all glad to see him back! Safety Officer - Jim had information on rider safety courses (beginner and experienced) at CCAC & Slippery Rock College. Jim also had a video from Motorcycle Safety Foundation on group riding (approximately 15 minutes) that would be shown after the meeting. Good of the Chapter - New Castle Harley Davidson Spring Open House, Sunday, May 12, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. There was a short discussion on the new location for our summer meetings. Some pro & some con. (Future discussions will be held.) Unfinished Business - None New Business - Starting May 20, West Penn HOG will be doing a Sunday morning ride every other Sunday, alternating with a Friday night dinner ride every other Friday. Wayne presented order forms for West Penn HOG name badges - fill out & return to Wayne only. He needs to order at one time, minimum of 12 badges (8.95 each). Also reported Lutz's Leather Open House Saturday, June 16, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Please support our advertisers. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Tom Roth May 20th - Ride to Pymatuming & Beyond Leaving Store at 10:30 AM The ride will leave the Harley Store parking lot and turn left onto Rt. 422E traveling to Rt. 19N. We will travel Rt. 19N. approx. 40 miles when we will turn left onto Lake Rd. Follow Lake Road to 285W. At Rt. 285W, turn left and follow Rt. 285W into Conneaut Lake. Turn left at light in Conneaut Lake to continue on Rt. 285 W. and then take Rt. 6@ towards Linesville. (Rt. 285 W turns left, stay straight.) In Linesville turn left at light. Morrison's Supply will be on right. Follow signs to Spillway. Travel approx. 1-1/2 miles and turn left into Spillway Parking lot. This stop is approx. 60 miles from the Harley Store. There are primitive restrooms available. We will turn left out of the parking lot and travel to the second right and follow signs for Rt. 285W across the Causeway into Andover, Ohio. We will make a fuel stop in Andover. There is also a McDonald's and a Dairy Queen if anyone needs to get a quick snack. From this stop we will continue on into the square in Andover and travel 3/4 of the way around the square to Rt. 7S. We will take Rt. 7S into Hubbard. In Hubbard, Rt. 7S will turn to the right BUT we will continue straight through on Rt. 616S. Follow Rt. 616S to Rt. 422E. Take 422E to New Castle Harley Davidson. From beginning to end this ride is approx. 135-140 miles and approx. 3 1/2 to 4 hours of riding and stops. This is a nice, easy, leisurely ride good for novice riders to get a feel for group riding and enjoy some nice scenery that the same time. About half of this ride will be in in OHIO and we will stop near the PA line for anyone who needs to put his or her helmet on. Hope to see you there. NOTICE - Please have an full tank of gas, an empty bladder and a full stomach!!
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: 5/20 Sunday Pymatuming Chapter Ride 6/1 Friday Night Chapter Ride 6/3 Shriners Poker Run 6/3 Ford City Gun Raffle 6/5 Monthy Meeting @North Park Deckhouse 6/9 Helmet Run @Settlers Cabin 6/10 Sunday Chapter Ride 6/17 MDA Ride 6/22 Friday Night Chapter Ride 6/29-7/01 Thunder in Cascades @ Cooper's 7/1 Sunday Chapter Ride 7/8 H.O.G.'s for Dogs Poker Run 7/18-22 Snowshoe Freedomfest Rally 8/25 Chapter Summer Picnic  CHAPTER
RIDES
Weekly Chapter Rides will begin Sunday, May 20th and continue through the summer on an every other Sunday/Friday rotation. At this point there are no destinations where these rides are going to end except for the one on the 20th. This is just to get everyone together once in awhile and enjoy a nice ride while getting to know each other. Upcoming dates to join in these rides are as follows: Sunday, May 20th Friday, June 1st Sunday, June 10th Friday, June 22 Sunday, July 1 More dates will be discussed and listed at upcoming monthly meetings and newsletters. Camp Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer Corral When some of us are not out riding or busy at work we try to find ways to get together and this was the case on Saturday, May 5th. Eighteen people volunteered their time on such a beautiful day to build a corral and the project was a huge success. We pulled together and built 560 feet of three-rail split rail fence which included an 8'swinging gate. We also cleared brush, cut down trees and limbs and even did a little stump and rock removing. We tested our volunteers' abilities when we hit and damaged a water line that runs through the camp. But thanks to Tony, Doug, Jim and Amanda, who literally dove in and made short work of hand digging and cleaning out the muddy, murky mess and repaired the line in no time flat. With the different types of knowledge and the different tools some of our helpers brought we were able to complete the entire project in about six hours. Thanks to the dinining staff at the Camp, our members were welcomed with breakfast and also served a well deserved lunch. We would also like to thank Aunt Barb for the crumb cake and chocolate chip cookies, and Uncle Harrry for the cold ones (pop) and the 35 mm film he donated to us. A special thanks to the Kon-O-Kwee staff, especially Fred (the hole digger) and Bob (Fred's right hand man) and Uncle Kevin for their assistance throughout the day. Everyone who participated received a special West Penn HOG Volunteer Pin for their efforts. So next time if you can, come out and lend a hand. This is a great way for new members to get to know other chapter members and for the "Old Gang" to get together and tell a few stories. Thanks again to the following volunteers: Shawn B., Chuck B., Bob B., Rick C., Jim J., Doug J., Bim K., Keith K., Jean M., Ray M., Tony P., Tom P., Chrissy R., Bill S., Amanda S., Joe S. and Terri T. Ride Safe, Tank THANK-YOU LOREEKAY!! Loreekay, Chapter Member, of Wampum Improvement Center (see her ad in newsletter) provided at a discounted price the split rail fencing used to build the corral on May 6th by Chapter volunteers. Due to Loreekay's generous offer, Camp Kon-O-Kwee was able to afford to build the corral for this summer. Thank you for your contribution to this project. The corral project was a huge success and the staff at Camp Kon-O-Kwee is very grateful WEST PENN SUMMER PICNIC West Penn HOG's 2001 Summer Picnic is planned for Saturday, August 25th, at the German Club in New Castle. Bill E. is looking into the cost of renting the club, as the fees have increased since last year. We are trying to hold the cost down to $10.00 or below. As always, camping will be available at no extra charge. Bike games, picnic games, food and refreshments will be provided. Anyone interested in volunteering to run the bike games, picnic games or lead the ride from the Harley Store, please contact Rick. His number and address are listed in the newsletter. Also, we need door prizes. If anyone can get shirts, hats, mugs, or whatever from their employers, friends, local bars, or restaurants, please bring them to a meeting and give them to Rick or Terri. The more we collect the more we can offset the cost of the picnic. It's not too early to start collecting. Check future newsletters or West Penn's website for more details as they develop. See you at the picnic, Rick
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