Great meeting! A couple of updates:

  1.  Whoop Whoop!!  Not only did the members who participated in RIDE365 take home some cash, they also rode enough miles for our Chapter to win the Southwest Regional winner for the Total Miles Per Chapter Challenge for 2022. The members who participated rode an average of 8,034 miles.  We will have a Recognition event probably sometime in October.  Way to go for those who turn in miles.  It’s an important part of being a H.O.G. member.  I think we have made it easier this year and would encourage everyone to participate!
  2. Donnie’s Update – U.S Safe Rider Skills – Did you know that if you take additional training, H.O.G. will help you pay for it with a $50.00 voucher for completing the training?  It’s true!  Flyer is attached.
  3. Safetywith Bryan – Bryan went over how to properly change lanes while riding with a group.  Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/1Vqn3SbgofE
  4. Mark’s Update – Upcoming Rides –
  5.  Third time is a charm – Mark is leading a ride to Bent’s Fort on Saturday, March 11th.  Ride leaves from the dealership.  Meet at 8:30, pre-ride at 8:45 – KSU @ 9:00.  Stopping at Boss Hoggs or the Frontier Diner for lunch.  Be sure you have a full tank when you arrive.  Dress for all weather.
  6. Santa Fe Overnight – Weather permitting – There is an overnight planned for Santa Fe on March 18th.  Meet at Maverick (6955 Campus Drive, Colorado Springs) at 7:30.  Briefing at 7:45 and KSU at 8:00.
  7. Kim Thomas (AKA the Party Planner)
  8. There is a March challenge for all you bakery/donut lovers!  The stops are attached.  Complete the challenge and post your pictures on Facebook or email them to Donnie.  Names will be put into a drawing for 25 raffle tickets.  Support the small businesses who have welcomed us!
  9. St. Pat’s Dinner at Abby’s Irish Pub (9697 Prominent Point, Ste 180, Colorado Springs) March 25th at 4:00.  RSVP to Kim Thomas – 832/671-9424.  Space is limited!
  10. Deborah Smith – Bicycle Challenge – The Native American Ministry is supporting the Cheyenne River Lakota Reservation in South Dakota.  There are 1600 children with a 95% unemployment rate – The Ministry and BUFA (Bikers United for America)are trying to collect 100 to 300 bicycles for 2023.  BUFA has issued a challenge to all Motorcyclists, Clubs, and Groups to bring in 2 or more bicycles – preferably new, but slightly used works also.  Let’s see what we can do.  Deborah and Steven Smith are a valued part of our club and support us through Black Sheep.  Maybe we can give back.  Feel free to e-mail them for more details sdsmith1957@yahoo.com.
  11. Mid-America H.O.G. Rally – I am working on putting together a trip to the rally.  If you are interested, I have attached the details.  We will try and meet sometime in April to go over all the details.  E-mail me if you are interested and I will put you on the list.
  12. April events – Membership meeting –
  13. April 1st – Don’t forget the time changes or the meeting will begin at 9:00AM.  Looks like the after-meeting ride is headed to Oscar’s in Limon.
  14. April 22nd – Carhenge (10 Rides for 2023) overnight in Alliance NE.  Most of us are staying at the Holiday Inn Express (1630 Holsten Drive, Alliance, NE)
  15. Registration for the 5 in 1 is live.  Here is the link to the Hampton https://group.hamptoninn.com/hjfhs8
  16. Attached is a map and list for Discover Colorado

Ann Walsh

Director – Pikes Peak HOG #405

949/295-8763

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