2021 Ride & Event Calendar

There are people that come into our lives and we are blessed our paths crossed. For me, that is how I feel when I think of Patti & Chief (Mike) Boudreau. From the very first time we met and I found out Chief was a Navy man, I knew we would be friends for many years to come.

Chief and Patti have both been intertwined in our officer core and held many different positions during their tenure. Patti always knew how to throw a great party and spent several years making our Christmas parties and annual Chapter picnic a huge success. When Judy and joined the chapter, I remember the chapter trying to update bi-laws and Chief being instrumental in getting that accomplished. They have both been instrumental in making this chapter what is it is today, and I know we all thank them for it.

Onto the Next Chapter in Life

For many years Chief led a ride called Flags for Heroes and wow what a ride that was. When I took over the Annual Never Forget 9/11 Ride, Chief and Patti were always right there to help where needed. And that was thing about these two, they were always there when you needed them.

I will miss not seeing those faces in the room once a month and on rides. But like Chief said, this is not goodbye, they will both be around for some events and can always rent a bike when they want to join us.

Chief & Patti, it is my deepest honor to have you in my life and call you friend. Thank you for all you have done for this chapter and don’t go far! Hugs my friends!

Website: hogindychap1.comActivities Officer: John Short (JRay) (317) 522-3052

All rides begin at Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis unless otherwise noted

MarchMar 06: HOG Chapter MeetingMar 06: Euchre Tournament 11:00 am at H-D IndyMar 09: Dinner & Pistols 6 pm Dinner at Texas Margaritas Mexican Restaurant" (6473 N. Keystone Ave) and then shooting at Indy Arms (2550 East 55th Street) Mar 20: H-D Indy Blessing of the Bikes/Ride (Time TBD)Mar 20: H-D Indy Blessing of the Bikes

AprilApr 03: HOG Chapter Meeting Apr 17: H-D Indy Ride Academy Spring RideApr 18: HOG Chapter Breakout Ride - Blessing of the BikesApr 24: Intro to Group Riding -11am - Danny Legere

MayMay 01: HOG Chapter Meeting May 01: Brown County - Lunch Ride to Nashville IN - David BlankenshipMay 15: H-D Indy Armed Forces RideMay 16: Progressive Dinner Ride – Hosted by Lynda & David BridgesMay 28-June 05: Tail of the Dragon - Cherohala Skyway – Rick Cass

JuneJun 05: HOG Chapter MeetingJun 05: Lunch Ride to Lil’ Charlie’s Restaurant Batesville IN – Mark JonesJun 12: H-D Indy Children’s Wish RideJun 18-20: Bourbon Tour – Bardstown KY – Mark JonesJun 24-28: Ride Harrison Arkansas – Meade Van Wyck – Bob KingJun 26: H-D Indy Chopper Show & Cruise InJun 26-28: Ark Encounter – Williamstown KY – Jason Probst

JulyJul 10 (July 3rd is Holiday Weekend): HOG Chapter MeetingJul 10: Cammack Station & Concannon’s Bakery – Muncie IN –Probst/JonesJul 17: H-D Indy Russ Dellen RideJul 24: Dinner Ride – Stones Restaurant – Millhosen IN, Greensburg – Mark JonesJul 31: Fulton County Round Barn Ride – Mic & Judy

2021 Ride & Events Calendar (Continued)

AugustAug 07: HOG Chapter Meeting Aug 07: Intro to Group Ride 11 am - Danny LegereAug 14: Tulip Trestle Ride – Mike KranerAug 21: Roots by Tree Hills Farm Ride – Winchester IN – Julie & Bill HenshawAug 22: Paws and Claws Ride for RescuesAug 28: Marengo Cave Ride

Aug 06 - Aug 15: 81st anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

SeptemberSep 04: HOG Chapter MeetingSep 4–6: Tammy's Wild Niagara Falls RideSep 04: H-D Indy HCHFB RideSep 11: 9/11 Ride to Memorial, KSU-TBD, @ H-D of Indy, (Lead: Mic Woodrum)Sep 25: H-D Indy Riding Academy Fall Ride/ Fall Open HouseSep 28 – Oct 2: Great Smoky Mountain Rally Maryville, TN

2021 Ride & Events Calendar (Continued)

OctoberOct 02: HOG Chapter MeetingOct 02: Big Willies Lake HouseOct 09: The Birthday RideOct 16: H-D Indy Covered Bridge RideOct 23: Fall Wild Adventure RideOct 30: H-D Indy Trunk or Treat Cruise In 10am – 4pmOct 31: The Graveyard Ride

NovemberNov 06: HOG Chapter Meeting

DecemberDec 04: HOG Chapter MeetingDec 11: Chapter Christmas Party, Embassy Suites Michigan Road - 6:00pm -11:00pm Rooms are blocked under HOGs Chapter #1 - 2 queen beds rooms and 1 king bed rooms at $99.00 each.

2021 Ride & Events Calendar (Continued)

A View From The Road by Mark Jones, Head Road Captain

Planning The Perfect Route

Before we know it spring will be here, we will awaken our bikes from their long winter’s nap and our 2021 riding season will begin. In order for any trip to be successful, you need a plan. Kathy & I like using the Harley Ride Planner to plan our rides. We will pick a destination, then look for interesting roads and routes. Usually our destination includes a restaurant or an ice cream shop. Our preference is to stay on State roads and avoid the interstates. Sometimes your travels will take you on county and local roads. Google Earth is a useful tool to check out your route.

Complete your route on the ride planner, using plenty of way points to identify turns, then download the .gpx file. Open Google Earth and import the .gpx file. Your route will be displayed on google earth and you can actually “fly” your route. Use the street view feature in Google Earth to check out the condition of the roads, this may save you from going down a gravel road. Another useful website we have found is www.motorcycleroads.com. This site shows the best roads for motorcycles in every state. Once we have identified our route, we then check for road construction.

We go through the same process when planning a chapter ride. We have a destination and will establish a route using the route planner. We will check for any upcoming road construction and closures. The ride leader will then pre-ride or drive the route ahead of time. During the pre-ride, we are looking for convenient places for comfort stops and identify any potential hazards. We will also rate the ride from a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being an easy ride and 5 for a well seasoned motorcycle rider. Getting familiar with the route ahead to time will make the chapter ride safer and more enjoyable.

Every state department of transportation has a website that will show current construction projects. In Indiana http://indot.carsprogram.org shows current construction and closures. INDOT’s Next Level Road program identifies future road and bridge construction projects. A list of upcoming projects can be found at https://entapps.indot.in.gov. We always check for construction and closures so we don’t have any surprises.

Every chapter ride has two key positions, the lead and the sweep. Both of these positions are Road Captain positions and will have a CB radio. The leader will establish a safe speed for the group and makes sure that the group stays on the ride plan. The sweep brings up the rear, communicating with the ride lead through the entire ride. The sweep makes sure that the group stays safe and together. The sweep will also secure lanes on a multi lane highway before the rest of the group moves over into the lane. If there is an issue along the way, the sweep will stop to lend assistance.

We have a group of experienced and dedicated members that volunteer their time for lead and sweep positions. These positions insure that our group stays safe and that the ride is enjoyable for everyone. If you are interested in becoming a Road Captain for the 2021 riding season, please contact me at headroadcaptain@hogindychap1.com.

Enjoy planning your rides and hopefully I’ll see you on a chapter ride.

Chapter Meeting - March 6, 2021 Stay tuned for information as to whether the Chapter meeting will

be in person or via Zoom

Euchre Tournament - March 6, 2021 at 11:00am Our second fundraiser of the year is a Euchre Tournament. It will

be March 6th immediately following the Chapter Meeting. There is a $20.00 buy in and we will have Dealership gift certificates for the top 3 finishers. Please plan to come out and support the chapter and play some Euchre! Please RSVP via the Chapter Website Calendar.

Dinner and Pistols - March 9, 2021 Join us Tuesday, March 9th, for Dinner at 6 pm at “Texas

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant” (6473 N Keystone Ave) followed by shooting at Indy Arms (2550 East 55th Street). Indy Arms is owned and operated by our own HOG member Rick Cass.

Please RSVP on the Chapter WebsiteCalendar.

Where to GoBy David Blankenship

One year later, same stance. It is winter and my bike is stored for a winter’s nap. My bucket list has Key West, Florida with that big pylon marking the Southern most part of the contiguous US. I scan Facebook bike pages and recently found the most Northern part of the contiguous US. One can see I do have parameters. It is in Minnesota! Angles Inlet, MN to be exact. It fits nicely in for a week trip. Only one problem, one must enter Canada and the border is closed. Currently it is only open to 120 residents of the inlet. I know where I now plan to ride in 2022!

Sitting here on another winter’s night and thinking about, “where could I ride,” if it were warmer. This was where I sat last year and came up with a Dragons and Snake route. Think of the famous and not as well-known Dragon and Snake routes and combine some of them! This ride did not happen; however, the basis was formed.

Next day, I start over and plan a new route! Another beautiful site that keeps coming to mind is the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel. The aerial views are spectacular but, I envision the open bay road and riding through the undersea tunnel. The bridge and tunnel are around 20 miles with the tunnel being about a mile long under water. Wow! I do not mind a quick trip to see things that are cool and new to me. So how does one make this a fun journey? Well, Virginia Beach sounds fun to hang out for a while and if that is not enough, maybe I can find my way to Back of the Dragon to close out the journey. See it is easy to find a destination but let us make it as fun as possible there and back! I do foresee this ride one day even if its just to ride the ride and tunnel.

Hey all! Just a reminder to continue emailing me your mileage and hog#. I only need the VIN if you have multiple bikes or have never turned in mileage. Remember, if you have not given me a starting mileage and you start riding, those miles will not count towards the 365 program or end of year awards as I can not back date. So, please get those to me ASAP! Thank you to those who have turned in mileage so far and you should have received a confirmation from me as well.

My email is: awards@hogindychap1.com

RIDE 365 Mileage Program

By Lori Ellis

Membership UpdateBy Tammy Short

The Chapter Membership Renewal Drive will run through the March Chapter Meeting. Everyone in the Chapter must complete and sign a Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release each year, pay the dues of $20, and your National HOG membership must be in good standing.

Please do not let your membership lapse. If you have not yet renewed for the 2021 year, dues and membership forms, found on our website, https://www.hogindychap1.com/ under Join Us button, can be dropped off or mailed to the Dealership at any time; or just bring them with you to the next Chapter meeting on March 6th, (hopefully we will get to meet in person).

After the March meeting, we will be removing any unpaid members from our official roster as well as the Chapter Facebook page. So far this year we collected 129 forms. Thanks to everyone who have turned in completed forms and paid their 2021 dues. Hope to see you at the next meeting!

If you have not already done so, please complete the following 4 EZsteps to renew your membership for 2021:

1. Go to the Chapter website www.hogindychap1.com2. Hover on the “About Us” menu and click “Join the Chapter”3. Click on the “Chapter Membership Form” link4. Print and fill out the form, sign it and mail it in with your $20

payment to:Indianapolis HOG Chapter No.1 MembershipHarley Davidson of Indianapolis12400 Reynolds DriveFishers, IN 46038

Alternatively, please come to the dealership during regular business hours. We have printed forms and envelopes for your use. Please complete the form, enclose your payment and place the envelope in the black HOG mailbox on the wall right by the stairs and elevator on the ground level.

The deadline is March 6, 2021. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN AND DATE THE MEMBERSHIP FORM. We need a new form each year!

Chapter Minutes –February 6, 2021Submitted by Julie Henshaw, Secretary

Meeting came to order (via Zoom) at 9:00am

All chapter officers except Lori Lee were in attendance

Pledge of Allegiance – Mike Hall, Sergeant-at-Arms

Thank you HD of Indy. Special drawing in lieu of coffee and donuts.

Dealership Report:

Connor Howard:

• HD Blessings of the Bikes will be on 3/20/21 with CMA

• HD of Indy will be having Facebook Live events for the 131 build at 11am for the next 3 weeks.

Officer Reports:

Director - Mic Woodrum

• Hoping to have March meeting outside at the dealership, weather permitting. Will advise closer to date.

• If you are not receiving the HOG Rumbles, please let her know.

• Is still interested in having a “Meet the Member” section in Rumbles. Please send Mic information on yourself

if interested. 15% discount is available today!

Assistant Director – Jason Probst

• Thanked John Short for having calendar updated with all rides and events we have so far.

• Breakout ride will be to Adam’s Mill with a brown bag lunch. We will meet at the dealership with Joe & Sue

Rogers blessing the bikes.

• We still need volunteers for Road Captains. Please get with Mark Jones if interested.

Treasurer – Dave Blankenship

• We have money

Secretary – Julie Henshaw

• Nothing to add

Membership – Tammy Short

• We have 111 current members; 3 new and 98 renews

• Dues must be paid by March meeting, 3/6/21

• We must have a new, signed membership form for all members

Webmaster – Candy Kennedy

• Nothing to add

Activities – John Short

• Chapter calendar is up to date with all current rides and events.

• You can see all on our website, but only 3 months on HOG Scan.

• All rides being set as a 10am KSU. Please let John know if you need a different time.

• First calendar event is Dinner & Pistols at Indy Arms on March 9 th.

Head Road Captain – Mark Jones

• Update to Road Captain manual is progressing nicely.

• Please let him know if you are interested in a Road Captain position.

Safety Officer – Danny Legere

• Will be ordering all new first aid kits as all are either expired or will be expiring this year.

• There will be a Group Rider orientation on 4/24/21 with a ride after.

Historian – Tom Lee

• Pleases send pictures of your rides for history.

Newsletter Editor – Jason Roberts

• The newsletter is thin. Please send him content by the 15th.

Photographer – Mike Friel

• Is working on complete and concise rules for the photo contest and will advise when complete.

Awards – Lori Ellis

• 365 Mileage program:

• Please turn in mileage ASAP!

• You will not see any miles until you turn in a second reading.

• National is still auditing 2020 mileage. Once complete you will be able see your total miles and chapter

standings.

• Don’t forget that if you have a HD Visa your mileage counts there as well and you receive points for swag!

• Email her any questions you have.

Fundraising – Casie Hall

• Is continuing Harley the Hog program. Will only do ribbons and they will be $5 each. Ribbons will be red,

white and blue this year (was to be black but we found the others on sale). She will have ribbons at all in person

meetings and will talk more about it more at the March meeting.

• Mic added:

• All food fundraisers have been cancelled due to the continuing Covid-19 restrictions.

• Remember, all fundraisers help with the purchase of gifts, sympathy flowers and get well cards.

• Our first fundraiser will be Euchre at 11am on 3/6 after the meeting.

• $20 buy in per person

• Prizes are $100/$50/$20 gift cards from HD of Indy

Publicity – Lori Lee

Not in attendance. Mic added:

• All ads have been sold with only 1 payment still outstanding.

• Lori is now free to help Tammy & Cassie with membership events and fundraisers.

Sergeant-at-Arms – Mike Hall

• Nothing to add

Open Floor:

Susan Austin – 2021 Fur Ball

• Fur Ball will be virtual this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

• Jackson Galaxy from Animal Planet’s “My Cat from Hell” is the VIP guest speakers in a private

Zoom meeting.

• VIP tickets are $50 per person/$500 per “table”

• After VIP viewing the party will be an open house available to all.

• Kristi Lee from Bob and Tom will be emcee for the main event.

• Will put the flyer for the Fur Ball on our Facebook page.

• Covid-19 has really messed up fundraising this year so please consider the Fur Ball or donating to the

Humane Society for Boone County to help take care of the critters!

Mike Boudreau, “Chief”

• With great sadness he wants to let us all know the he and Patti have decided to leave the Chapter and have

sold their motorcycles. It has nothing to do with the chapter and all to their desire to spend more time with

their grandchildren and to travel as a family. They will still attend as many open rides as they can (they

can always rent a bike, right?) and he and Patti love and will miss us all. Harley is in their blood and we

are family.

Random $25 Gift Card Winner

• Congratulations Drew Pojar!

Meeting was adjourned at 9:50am

Jason Robertsnewsletter@hogindychap1.com

As the February cold drags on this year my thoughts naturally turn to spring, where plants and critters start to return and new life literally sprouts from the ground. Pretty soon we can all get back to our favorite outdoor activities like riding, hiking and camping. It is great to live in Indiana where we get to experience all four seasons. Those long, warm summer nights aren’t really appreciated unless you shovel your share of snow – and we sure had plenty to go around this year!

The 2021 riding calendar is filling up fast. As we put COVID in the rear view, let’s make an effort to get back on two wheels as soon as the ground thaws, take on new adventures and meet new friends. Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming Chapter events starting March 6.

Have something to share? Please email it to me for inclusion in next month’s newsletter.