HOG SNOUT NEWS - Big Sky Harley · That was a mind bender. ... poker runs, HOG Wallers, Christmas Parties, parties in ... Almost 1/2 way into 2015 and it seems like we are barley

Inside this issue

Page 2 & 3- Membership

Page 4 -Safety & Activities

Page 5- Scrabble Scramble

Page 6- Scrabble Scramble Board

Back Page - LOH

Important Date

06/27 Big Sky Harley ’s 15th Anniversary

Brian and Tami Moen– Sponsors Big Sky Harley - Davidson 10th Ave South, Great Falls MT 59404 406– 727 –2161

HOG SNOUT NEWS Big Sky HOG Chapter 2641 April 2015 Volume 18, Issue 3

How to Contact HOG

For more information about our HOG group; Visit us on the web at

www.bigskyharley. com, under the members tab or

on Facebook, Big Sky Montana

Harley Owners Group (https://www.facebook.com/

pages/Big-Sky-Montana-Harley-Owners-Group-

chapter-2641/)

Or use our new email

[email protected]

Man, am I ever getting excited to celebrate

Big Sky Harley’s 15 year anniversary!!

It has been and awesome ride these last 15

years. I have met so many people from all over

and now we get to celebrate together our love

of Harley - Davidson’s .

Thank you for helping make Big Sky Harley

apart of your lives!

President, Mick Myskewitz Thanks a million to every member and guest that made our Big Sky Harley

Owners “OPEN HOUSE” a huge success. Thanks Travis, excellent job as our DJ.

Thanks to the Prospector and their staff, job well done. And a personal thanks to

Dennis and Jackie Friede for your help on a long laborious task of making the

mini golf course the day of the event. That was a mind bender. Lol As your

President I’m so proud to see the members enjoying the events and attending

the chapter meetings, that is a huge inspiration to me to continue to strive for

better. Thanks Jim Olson for your creative events to keep our chapter meetings

fun and growing. When it feels like the mountain top is unreachable, or the ob-

jective target keeps moving, I remember what our sponsor Brian Moen told me.

“ If you want change to happen you have to remember it’s like building Sand

Castles, just because you built it today doesn’t mean they will be there

tomorrow. Keep building, keep reminding, stay the course everyday!” With that

in mind, in parting. We are a riding chapter about family and friends and dealer

sponsored. A“OPEN” event is one member one guest.

There is my “Sand Castle” for the day.

Thanks again for all your support. Mick

Big Sky HOG Mission Statement

Big Sky Harley Owners' Group

pledges to promote motorcycle riding

through: *Integrity

and compassion for fellow riders;

*Providing fellowship and

activities to keep riding enjoyable,

meaningful and safe;

*Providing harbor for the

road-weary; *Lending a

hand to community;

*Striving to promote a positive

image of Harley-Davidson

Motorcycle Riders and Harley

Why should I pay my dues ??

Why should I pay for my HOG membership dues?? Well let’s take a

look at what membership and nonprofit definition look like;

Membership definition:

The members of an organization collectively, the state of being a member, as of a society or club, the status of a member - an organization with a growing membership Members want to belong to a family group rather than an

organization–to feel accepted, affirmed, and appreciated as

individuals rather than lost in a system.

Non-profit organization definition:

An incorporated organization which exists for educational or

charitable reasons, and from which its shareholders or trustees do

not benefit financially.

Any money earned by a non-profit organization must be retained

by the organization, and used for its own expenses, operations,

and programs.

Do you like having rides, poker runs, HOG Wallers, Christmas

Parties, parties in general?? Well, from an operational view point,

you need to have insurance coverage's, pay for people to come in

and serve us food or drinks, bands and DJ’s, rent that bus, pay for

door prizes and other giveaways.

If you don’t pay your $20.00 a year, we cannot collectively come

together as a membership to do such amazing activities. $20

dollars a year, heck if you go to Starbucks that’s only 4 coffees, if

you drink beer that’s about the cost of a 16pack, not a beer drinker

that’s about 6 drinks after happy hour. I know that you can afford

to help support this membership in our ongoing efforts to provide

you with a good time.

You have until the end of April to pay your membership dues. If

you fail to pay them you will be offered less events, will not receive

flash’s or newsletters and maybe even declined participation

because you didn’t pay your dues. So don’t let that happen!

See Sam or the parts counter ASAP!!

If you have purchased a new bike from Big Sky Harley, you get a FREE membership to National HOG and to the Local Chapter.

Keep an eye on your mail for a letter from Sam with your info and release forms. Just drop the forms back off at the dealership.

Well I am back after missing the March meeting. To tell the truth I was off gallivanting around the desert country of Nevada and Arizona. With 8 other Hogs we headquartered

In Laughlin Nevada and then road the back roads visiting quaint and historical mining

Towns. as well as riding some of the most twisting mountainous roads ,Old Route 66 mixed in with an occasional refreshment, was the formula for a great time and friendship. Well enough of my adven-tures, now down to the brass tacks of the chapter. Hats off to Activity Director Jim Olson for the two very unique poker runs. The St. Patty Run and the Easter Egg Hunt, Very innovative Jim. Thanks to Tina Bundtrock, our LOH officer for hosting a ladies night Out, and putting together a schedule of some fun events for ladies as well as all chapter Members during the coming summer months. Between Jim and Tina, I hope you find your summer filled with

many good times. Just remember with good riding weather come increased traffic, I mean those old Iron cages, so beware of our other nemesis gravel monkeys. See you all round the country side.

SPECIAL SIDE NOTE: Thanks you members who have paid their 2015 dues. Chapter dues are by 30 April, this how we fund our activities for you all

Sam I Am AKA The Hog Father

How do I join the HOG chapter?

In order to be apart of the local chapter you need to be a member of National HOG first.

You will need a national membership number for the local chapter. You can go to HOG.com and click, become a member. You will need a vin # from your bike in order to complete the application form. If you are a returning member ( no more than 2 years), please have your old membership # ready. The national membership is $45. They will only except a credit card online. You can also call TEL: 1-800-CLUBHOG (1-800-258-2464) and they can help you over the phone.

There is also paper applications available at the dealership. This is where you can mail a check into them. Once you received your national HOG # then you can fill out the local membership form. Sam can assist you at any HOG meeting or you can pay your $20 at the parts counter at Big Sky Harley - Davidson.

There is also the standard membership or associate memberships for those who ride on the back of a bike!

In fact I bet any officer would be willing to help you out! Just reach out and let us know!

New Members

Brenda Albrecht, Robert Bannister; Scott Chavez; Dennis Friede; Donald Green; Adam Hall;

Tim Huttinger; Ravonda Jenkins; Jason and

Kimberly Rutledge. A Big Sky welcome to you all!

Welcome back to pack & congratulation go out

to Joe Barlow; Bob Cooper; Robert Inman and

Dana Larson, great to see your faces again !

Almost 1/2 way into 2015 and it seems like we are barley scratching the surface. Activities have been

busy during the winter months trying to create rides and adventures to help melt away the

winter cabin fever..

As we progress further into the year, your team of officers will be pulling all the stops to make this year

an exciting time for everyone. Some of our events will be geared toward open agenda items, meaning

that we are inviting the public to come join us, ride with us, and get to know us.

The web site for the Montana Rally in Missoula is active and on line registration is still available. The Hog

gods are looking very close at rally registrations and the cost involved and are leaning toward taking the

state rally's and making them more of a regional rally. Please take a moment and support the Missoula

Rally team and register for your Montana rally, July 16th in Missoula. Even if you can only spend the day,

I know they will appreciate your support.

We are looking to include an overnight adventures in 2015 and are soliciting ideas from the general

membership about where you would like to go. Montana has a lot to offer and we are excited to pursue

any options for overnight adventures to National Parks, Virginia City, or other places you may want to

visit. Please submit your ideas to any of your chapter officers.

If you have ideas, or would like to help plan an event, please feel free to let us know. We are always

looking for bigger and better ways to challenge our membership. So take ownership and take on a

event you are passionate about!

I wish each and every one of you a great riding season. Be safe, ride smart, but above all - Just

Ride - Jim

The 2015 riding season started early and is almost in full bloom! Your HOG Chapter has some new and different events planned, one of which is the Scramble Scrabble. It looks like a lot of fun and there will undoubtedly be several people in the running to win the set of tires. However, keep in mind that the photos of your bike will often be at the edge of the road showing the sign for the city limits, county lines, and State lines. Those signs that are on Interstate Highways pose little risk, but we ask that you exercise extreme caution when setting up your photos that are on Montana primary and secondary highways or county roads. Nearly all of these are two lane with very little to no shoulder area at all. Make sure you have your bike and yourself off the roadway before taking the picture. Same goes for your riding friends that may be taking your picture. We don't want anyone getting sideswiped by another motorist! Also, if you are in a group, don't make sudden stops before a highway sign--that could leave your friends stack-ing behind you and creating an even worse hazard.

Activity Officer - Jim Olson

Safety Officer - Mike Young

Our Passion

Our riding game for 2015 is Scramble Scrabble.

PARTICIPATION

Any full or associate Big Sky H.O.G. member or their guest. No group entries.

Individuals participate at their own risk. Do not break the law or endanger yourself or others when taking

photos.

NOTE: Images must be clear and names/signs must be legible.

SCRABBLE

For every photo you have, you can use that first letter to build off the starter word: “BigSkyHarley”

Include as many triple word scores, etc. as you can. Get your highest score.

Letter multiples will be calculated before word scores.

PHOTO ELEMENTS

Your motorcycle must be in each photo. Yours that you ride or ride on regularly, or a rental.

Although not mandatory, we would like you, the entrant, to be in each photo.

An “official sign” must be in each photo.

HOW DO I COLLECT LETTERS?

One Letter for the first letter of each city, town, village, township, or municipality sign. *

One Letter for the first letter of each for each county, parish, or district sign. *

One Letter for the first letter of each for each US State or Canadian Province or Territory sign.

One Letter for each country sign.

Duplicate letters will improve your odds/possibilities in the Scrabble portion of this activity.

The first letter may be duplicated but not the location. - Greg Vetter, Vice President

Scramble Scrabble , Greg Vetter - Vice President

Elizabeth Moore - Door Prize

Shane Bundtrock - 50/50

Brenda Albrecht - $75 poker run

(Pair of Aces King High)

Ray Ciolkosz - Golden Egg $ 50 gift card

Amy Oakley - Silver Egg - $25 gift card

Embrace the spirit. Join a unique group of like minded people and spread your wings

May

4/28 6 pm BSHD Officer’s Meeting

9th 11 am BSHD Chapter Meeting

8th - LOH Mother’s Day Dinner - Elmo’s

June

6th 6 pm BSHD Officer’s Meeting

13th 11am BSHD Chapter Meeting

15th Ride your MC to Work Day

July

6/30 6 pm BSHD Officer’s Meeting

9-11 Sheridan WY HOG State Rally

10-12 Lincoln Bike Rally

11 11 am BSHD Chapter Meeting

Ladies of Harley,

Ironically, after our first successful LOH meeting and discussing reaching out to the local mission, children’s receiving home and local senior living facilities, I have been contacted to see if there was a interest by our group (LOH) to help serve at the Rescue Mission for their Spring Banquet on Monday, April 20th. I know it is short notice, but if you can help even a little bit it would be great!

Help is needed at these times; 830 am-10 am set up, 930 am- 11am dessert and food prep, 11am- 130 pm actual lunch/banquet help/serving/bussing/etc.

Interested members please email [email protected] or call 761-2653 and ask for Nolan.

Thank you for your consideration -

**Next LOH meeting will be at the Pit stop in Black Eagle at 6 p.m. - remember, if you do not

own a bike and ride as a passenger or you are a female associate member, you CAN still partici-

pate in LOH !

We are working on a Fall overnight ride to the White Fish/Kalispell area for the first part of September. - Tina

Mother’s Day Dinner

May 8th @ Elmo’s in Highwood. Reservations are

need. Please contact Tina 590-5614

Meet @ BSHD @ 6 p.m.

UPCOMING HOG EVENTS

The State Hog Rally is open for registration! If you are web savvy, here is the link, www.mtstatehogrally.com

or call (406)251-6084. July 16th thru the 18th in Missoula MT. Registration deadline is May 28, 2015