Dealer: Laconia Harley Davidson GM: Ross Houston:

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1 Dealer: Laconia Harley Davidson GM: Ross Houston: Director : Rick Bassett rbassettjr@gmail.com Asst. Director : Tony Cardoza winnisquam@myfairpoint.net Secretary : Barb Harris bharrisfriends4eva@gmail.com Treasurer: Skip Fields sbfields@metrocast.net Membership Coordinator: Fran Maineri jointhehog@metrocast.net Activities: Judi Dunlap bdjdonhd@worldpath.net Editor: Bette Fields editor.hog@hotmail.com Photographer/Asst. Merchandise: Terri Bettano winthrterri@aol.com Head Road Captain: Sab LoVasco sabooz28@aol.com Ride Committee Chairperson : Carl Harris carlharrissr@gmail.com Safety Officer: Tony Cardoza winnisquam@myfairpoint.net Web Master: Steve Hurst shurst@metrocast.net Jackson Gore Resort - Okemo Mountain August Reservations Jackson Gore Okemo Resort 111 Jackson Gore Road Ludlow, Vermont (There are only 24 rooms left at the host hotel )

2 Secretary: Barb Harris Minutes of May,2013 Meeting Minutes of Meeting Winnipesauke H.O.G. Chapter 2529 Meeting May 12, 2013 Meeting commenced at 9:10 am at Laconia Harley Davidson. The meeting was called to order Director Rick Bassett after a word from our official greeter who extended Happy Mother s Day greetings to all of the moms present. Secretary s Report: Motion to accept the minutes as written in last month s newsletter and on the website. Membership : Rick reported for Fran on 7 renewals and 4 new members bringing the total membership count to 170. Treasurer s Report: Skip gave an update of all income and expense information and entertained questions from the group reporting a balance of $2, Road Captain Report Tony reported on a recent Road Captains meeting where procedures were established regarding standards for group rides. All equipment was inventoried and vests were distributed that are uniform with patches indicating our chapter and road captain status to distinguish those in charge of the rides. Radio communication will be available for the Road Captains for each group ride. It was reinforced that no blocking of intersections and not stopping for red lights will be the acceptable methods for conducting group rides. Ladies of Harley Barb reported on a recent organizational meeting. The group looks to be totaling approximately 10 interested women. The Chapter Ride Schedule was distributed and those in attendance were encouraged to join in for those rides. There is a section of our website that will include news and information on Ladies of Harley, but is under construction currently. As this is a new group, Barb encouraged participation and ideas and suggestions for how this group would like to proceed. All interested are asked to her at bharrisfriends4eva@gmail.com to get added to the mailing list. Also the Ladies were asked to think about taking the Experienced Rider Course and qualifying to become Road Captains for our Chapter. The ERC class will be held in May exact date to be determined. Ride Committee Carl asked for feedback from members following group rides that can be used for planning the schedule for next year. Please post comments and pictures on the HOG Face Book page and join it if you haven t already. Reminder that the dealership phone line is up and running and will be updated with HOG information on an on-going basis. The number is check it out. Dealer News: Rick shared that the dealership has two upcoming Pig Roast events and a dealership ride on May 18 th. New Business: Rick shared with the group that one more radio is needed to enable communication for all road captains on group rides. A motion was made, seconded and approved to purchase a new radio at an approximate cost of $145. Iron Adventure Run - Shawn Dimack Assistant Volunteer Director for Iron Adventure Run (formally known as 5 State Rally) was introduced and addressed the group on the event in August. He advised that there are only 24 rooms left at the host hotel which is the Jackson Gore Inn. There are other local hotels that are not so pricey in the area. He shared with the group that HD now has a new CEO that is encouraging the change in the format of the event. Owners of motorcycles that are not Harley Davidson are encouraged to attend this event. There has been a great deal of controversy regarding this change. Shawn shared the schedule of events with the group and also that they are looking for Road Captain volunteers as well as general volunteers for the event. If anyone can devote some time they are encouraged to check out the website and sign up to volunteer for the event. The motto for the event is sponsored by HOG fueled by Harley as this is no longer a HD only event. Continued on page 3

3 Continued from pg. 2 After much discussion by the group and questions that were addressed by Shawn, it was decided that we would encourage our members to send their comments and questions directly to Shawn so that he could share the groups strong opinions and feelings about this new format. You can write to Shawn at Dimick143@comcast.net or his cell phone is Bob Dunlap addressed the group about today s ride to McKenna s in New London and got a show of hands (27 people) planning to attend the ride. The ride will leave at approximately 10:30 am. Release forms need to be signed by non-members participating in the ride. Bette requested a new version of Publisher that is needed to produce the newsletters. Approved by Rick. Next meeting will be on 6/9/13 (Bike Week) at 9am and will NOT be followed by a group ride. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 am. Respectfully Submitted, Barb Harris Ladies of Harley Barb Harris reported on a recent organizational meeting. The group looks to be totaling approximately 10 interested women and counting. The Chapter Ride Schedule was distributed and those in attendance were encouraged to join in for those rides. Non-member are welcome to ride but must sign a release prior to the ride.. There is a section of our website that will include news and information on Ladies of Harley, but is under construction currently. As this is a new group, Barb encouraged participation and ideas and suggestions for how this group would like to proceed. You do not have to ride your own motorcycle to be a member of Ladies of Harley - all HOG members are welcome. All interested are asked to Barb at bharrisfriends4eva@gmail.com to get added to the mailing list. Also the Ladies were asked to think about taking the Experienced Rider Course and qualifying to become Road Captains for our Chapter. The ERC class will be held soon exact date to be determined. Stay tuned for more LADIES OF HARLEY INFORMATION COMIN UP... Denise Pilotte is looking for new pictures to add to the display case that is located in the visitors lounge. SO if you have some recent pictures that you have taken during events or rides PLEASE send some to her at nplot@metrocast.net If you haven t been in the lounge area to see the updates in the display case you should check it out!!!!! Terri has a lot of new chapter merchandise to sell. The 30th anniversary items are only available for a short time frame Items are sold at our monthly meetings really reasonable prices

4 Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter #2529 Fran Maineri 380 Pinnacle Hill Road New Hampton, NH Monthly report for May As of May 12, 2013 During the period following the last Chapter meeting I have processed the following: 7 Renewals and 4 New Members We are currently at 168 members. Welcome new members Michael Forgione Kevin Lundevall Ralph Ripley David Owen At the end of May all February non-renewals will be removed. RIDE SAFE RIDE OFTEN Fran

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6 Laconia Bike Week 2013 June 8-16 Words can't adequately describe the thrill you get from riding a Harley. Test ride the latest Harley-Davidson motorcycle at Hart s Turkey Farm experience the ride of your life from 9 AM - 4 PM Area events held after Bike Week This event starts Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 when 250 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach. We have gone to this twice never at night, but it really should be Amazing being illuminated for night viewing. Runs from June 19th through July 7th.They have a different theme every year. Good day trip or you could make it an overnight in the area and enjoy the lights

7 Terri Bettano with her son Trevor he just finished Army Basic Training LADIES HARLEY LEATHER JACKET (XL) has adjustable side snaps in excellent condition asking $ $75.00 Harley Helmet retractable shield ( L ) like new condition asking $50.00 or best reasonable offer Call or bfields@metrocast.net LADIES HARLEY HELMET ( XS) helmet originally $ asking $ Barely used has a protective bag ( black & orange) Contact Denise at nplot@metrocast.net ( no fee for chapter members to have classified adds posted )

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9 2013 Winnipesaukee HOG Chapter Ride Schedule MAY Saturday,18 th 8 am Start -DAMN Ride DEALERSHIP RIDE Led by Toni Cardoza JUNE Sunday, 9 th HOG Meeting No scheduled ride. Bike Week. Thursday, 13 TH Ride to the Sky, Gorham NH- DEALERSHIP RIDE Led by Rick Bassett Saturday, 15 th DEALERSHIP RIDE To be announced at a later date. Sunday, 23 rd - Blessing of the Bikes, Colebrook NH Led by Sab Lovasco Sunday, 30 th Peterborough Diner, Peterborough NH Led by Tony Cardoza JULY Sunday 7th Songo Lock Ride, Naples Maine DEALERSHIP RIDE Led by Rick Bassett Saturday, 13 TH Heathers Ride from LHD Led by Carl Harris Sunday 14 th HOG Meeting and Ride to Bentleys, Arundel Maine - Led by Maarten Denhartog Saturday 20 th 8:30 am Start- Smugglers Notch VT Led by Tony Cardoza Wednesday 24 th Baileys Island Maine Mid Week Retired Riders Ride Led by Tony Cardoza Sunday 28 th Progressive Ice Cream Led by Maarten Denartog AUGUST Saturday 3 rd Covered Bridge Ride - DEALERSHIP RIDE- Led by Rick Bassett Wednesday 7 th Anna s Mid-week Notch Ride Led by Norm Pilotte Sunday 11 th HOG Meeting Ride to Long Trail Brewery,VT Led by Carl Harris Saturday, 17 th Rooster Roadhouse, Bethel, ME/ Snow Falls- Led by Skip Fields Thursday 22nd-Sunday 25th 5 State Rally, Okemo, Vermont SEPTEMBER Sunday 8 th HOG Meeting and Ride to Peteys, Rye Beach NH Led by Tony Cardoza Saturday 14 th 1pm Start- Drunken Indian Ride DEALERSHIP RIDE Led by Bob Dunlap Saturday 21 st 8am Start - Rangely, ME Led by Tom Cady Sun. 22rd Rain Date Sunday 29 th Cabellas & Daves Famous BBQ, Scarborough Maine Led by Skip Fields OCTOBER Saturday 5 th Foliage Ride DEALERSHIP RIDE- Led by Rick Bassett Sunday 13 th HOG Meeting and Mystery Ride Led by Dave Broughton Mystery Ride?

10 Saturday April 27, Ride to Anheuser Bush - Led by Carl Harris 17 bikes - 25 people Sunday May 12, Ride to McKenna s - Led by Bob Dunlap 17 bikes /trikes - 28 people

11 F Debra Peaslee Vic Weaver III Dean Ingram Michael Blout Gerald Dion Mark Corry The mileage contest started Sunday April 14th we had a few members ride to the meeting and they got their mileage recorded. It isn t to late to have your mileage read you can go to LHD service department to have them complete the necessary form with your mileage to participate in the contest. Tony Cardoza will be in charge of this event and the prize levels are the same as last year. 1,000-5,000 miles, $35.00 Hog Merchandise Certificate 5,001-8,000 miles, $55.00 Hog Merchandise Certificate 8,001-10,000 miles $75.00 Hog Merchandise Certificate ( of equal value pending LHD approval) One prize per category and can t be won more than one year consecutively What do you think about the 5 State Harley Event being open to all riders (not just Harley owners)? Members can send their comments and questions directly to Shawn Dimack he will share the our opinions and feelings about this new format with the committee. You can write to Shawn at Dimick143@comcast.net or his cell phone is

12 ALL CHAPTER RIDES AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Check out the chapter web site for a full listing of this years Rides / Events And Winnipesaukee HOG HOTLINE for up-to-date information at Ride Committee Chairperson Carl Harris Ride Committee Fred Curll Tom Cady Barb Harris Sab LoVasco Tony Cardoza Dave Broughton Bob & Judi Dunlap Skip & Bette Fields Norm & Denise Pilotte Maarteen DenHartong Rocco & Anna Sammarco Head Road Captain Sab LoVasco Road Captains Fred Curll Tom Cady Skip Fields Bob Dunlap Norm Pilotte Jack Dunbar Rick Bassett Tony Cardoza Bob Gaudette Maarten DenHartong Webmaster H A D A V # 2529 STEVE HURST shurst@metrocast.net R L E Y I D S O N = Our sponsor Laconia Harley Davidson 239 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith, NH 03253