Southern Nevada Chapter, Inc. #2734 February 2019

The Silver Eagle News Southern Nevada harley owners group

2019 SNhog officers Director: Randy Roberts randy@snhoglv.com

Assistant Director: David Lewis dave@snhoglv.com

Secretary: Debbie Dartois debbie@snhoglv.com

Treasurer: Gretchen Taylor Preston gretchen@snhoglv.com

Lead Road Captain: Glen Oelrich glen@snhoglv.com

Chapter Manager: Steve Ritchey steve@snhoglv.com

History of Harley Davidson Trivia Question

Congratulations to January’s meeting ticket winners Tim Tefft and Brian Schmidt. The ride ticket winners were Ron

Peterson and Glen Oelrich. The 50/50 winner was Jim Berry and the trivia question winner was Chuck Husum. Congrats to all! The question this month is… “The York factory in Pennsylvania assembles the Softail, Touring, CVO,

and what other model?” Bring your answer to the February General Membership Meeting!!

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Assistant Director’s Saddle On the Throttle

Hey Everyone, I hope January has been good to you all!

I look forward to a great year with many rides, events, and charities the chapter is involved with. My first ride this year was the Frosty Balls Poker Run which to say the least was eventful due to the major accident in Primm, which had the group stuck in traffic for an hour or so. Once we arrived and left the Pioneer Saloon things ran rather smoothly and we all made it safely back to LVHD.

The Chili Buns Poker run is on February 2 of which we will need volunteers for that event. Let’s make this a great event as we usually do.

General membership meeting is February 12 at RRHD, and don’t forget Valentines Day the 14th.

I am looking forward to the San Diego overnighter February 16-18 with the chapter. There are so many things to do and see there. Glen and I were talking about giving a personal tour on the Midway if enough people wanted to do this. Glen can give you the officer perspective of things and I can give the enlisted perspective of things to give everyone some insight about the life on an Aircraft Carrier. Sea Port Village is also right by the Midway which has a lot of shops to look around in walk around. There is also the Gaslamp Quarter downtown that has many great restaurants and other venues to explore. San Diego has many amazing beaches to visit and take walks on the piers or boardwalk areas. If you have never visited the San Diego Zoo, I think it would be a bucket list item.

Remember to be aware, ride safe, and RIDE ON!!!!

Dave “Grumpy” Lewis

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Road Captain article LET GO OF THE MISTAKE, BUT NOT THE LESSON

Think back to when you first started riding, you were nervous, cautious and on high alert. Over time, you got more comfortable, you rode a little faster and you didn’t have to think about riding anymore, you just did it.

In those early stages of riding, you were self-analyzing what you were doing. You were thinking about friction zones and throttle position. You were figuring out how hard to apply your brakes. You were constantly evaluating mistakes and your riding became smoother.

When you ride your bike now, do you ever catch your internal voice saying “I didn’t see that” or maybe a “Whew. That was a close one”.

Well that’s a perfect time for more self-evaluation. Turn the “I didn’t see that” into “Why didn’t I see that?”.

1. Acknowledge Your Errors

Before you can learn from your mistakes, you have to accept full responsibility for your role in the outcome. That can be uncomfortable sometimes, but until you can say, “I messed up,” you aren’t ready to change.

2. Ask Yourself Tough Questions

While you don’t want to dwell on your mistakes, reflecting on them can be productive. Ask yourself a few tough questions:

• What went wrong?

• When did it go wrong?

• What could I do better next time?

3. Don’t Dwell

Beating yourself up for your mistakes won’t help you down the road. It’s important to spend that time instead, thinking about how to do better in the future. Adaptive self-reflection will allow you to alter your behavior so that you can do better the next time.

4. Move Forward With Your New-Found Wisdom

No one is immune to making mistakes – we are human, after all! Pay attention to your errors, no matter how big or how small they might seem or you are in danger of repeating the same mistakes again. Recognize that each mistake can be an opportunity to build your riding skills.

By: Jason Jenkins

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Southern Nevada H.O.G. February 2019

LVHD Las Vegas Harley Davidson - 5191 S Las Vegas Blvd RRHD Red Rock Harley Davidson - 2260 S Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel & Casino - I-15 South / Blue Diamond Road ABD Albertson's Shopping Center - Blue Diamond / Decatur ABC Albertson's Shopping Center - Boulder City SSM Speedway Speedee Mart / Speedway Exit ANW Albertson's Northwest - Farm Rd off US95 / Durango RRP Railroad Pass – Chevron Next to Railroad Pass / Boulder City

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Chilly Buns Walking Poker

Run

12:00pm RRHD

3

4 5 Primary

Board Meeting

6:00pm LVHD

5 7 Road Captain

Meeting

6:00pm Mimi’s Cafe

8

9

10

Pahrump The Grill

9:00am ABD

11 12

General Membership

Meeting

6:30pm RRHD

13 14

All Officer Meeting

6:00pm LVHD

Valentine’s Day

15 16 San Diego

Double Overnighter

8:00am SILHC

For the Love

of Harleys Valentines

Party LVHD 11:00 - 2:00

17

San Diego

18

Return from San Diego

President’s Day

19 20

Speedo’s Mid-Week

Ride

9:00 am SILHC

21 22 23

Mesquite Peggy Sue’s

Diner

9:00am SSM

24 25 26

Meet & Eat Big Dog’s

Draft House

6:30pm

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February HOG Calls

RRHD’s 5th Annual Chilly Buns - Saturday, February 2nd Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: RRHD Registration: https://InStorePokerRun2019.eventbrite.com Due to the weather forecast this will be an in store poker run. Pre-register early! $15.00 entry fee includes Poker Hand, Door Prize Ticket, Lunch, and Run Pin. (Run Pin to first 200 entries extra poker hand to everyone that registers online before 12:00pm February 1st).

Pahrump Lunch Ride - Sunday, February 10th Registration: 8:00am Briefing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: ABD We are going over the, “hump” to Pahrump! For lunch at the Grill Room at Mountain Falls Golf Club. It will be chilly in the mountain pass, but don't let that stop you. Bundle up and join the group as we make the ride to Pahrump.

General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, February 12th Merchandise Table Open: 5:30pm Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm Time: 6:30pm Location: RRHD Come out and hear what is new and exciting with SNHOG. Attendance is one good way to show your support. Bring your answer to the Trivia Question found in the newsletter for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate, we will also draw winners from the ride rickets, meeting tickets, and the 50/50 drawing! Plus goodies to enjoy after the meeting.

San Diego CA Double Overnighter - Saturday, February 16th - Monday, February 18th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 7:00am - 7:45am Briefing: 7:45am Leave: 8:00am Location: SILHC Hotel: Best Western - Hacienda Hotel 4042 Harney St. San Diego, CA 92110 Join the group as we travel south to San Diego. Our hotel is nestled in the middle of Old Town San Diego. The original town of San Diego was located at the foot of Presidio Hill, which is not Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. In the late 1860’s, a move to the bayside area was promoted heavily. People and businesses relocated to “New Town” because it was convenient to shipping. Enjoy a long weekend exploring the city, shopping and eating some great food!

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Speedo’s Mid-Week Ride - Wednesday, February 20th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00am - 8:45am Briefing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: SILHC Join Speedo and his mid-week riders as they ride off to part unknown! This is a very fun, casual, and some would say, unsupervised ride. We can be sure that it will be somewhere outside of the city and will involve food.

Peggy Sue’s Diner Mesquite - Saturday, February 23rd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00am Briefing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: SSM A favorite ride with beautiful scenery on the way up to Peggy Sue’s 50’s diner in Mesquite for lunch. Mesquite is located in the Virgin River Valley occupying the northern side of the river and right next to the AZ state line.

Big Dog’s Brewing Co. Meet-n-Eat - Tuesday, February 26th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seating starts at 6:30pm Location: Big Dog’s Brewing Co. 4543 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89130 Ride or drive but join your SNHOG family at Las Vegas’ original brewing company. Opened in 1992 and held license 2 and 7 in the state. Midwestern-inspired pub food menu’s loaded with comfort food.

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1. Be on Time 2. Be Prepared 3. Give a Helping Hand 4. Communicate Intentions 5. Think of Others 6. Carry Your Own Gear 7. Watch Where You Park 8. Be Rider Aware 9. Have Fun 10. Ride Safe

10 Commandments OF riding

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Southern Nevada H.O.G. March 2019

LVHD Las Vegas Harley Davidson - 5191 S Las Vegas Blvd RRHD Red Rock Harley Davidson - 2260 S Rainbow Blvd SILHC Silverton Hotel & Casino - I-15 South / Blue Diamond Road ABD Albertson's Shopping Center - Blue Diamond / Decatur ABC Albertson's Shopping Center - Boulder City SSM Speedway Speedee Mart / Speedway Exit ANW Albertson's Northwest - Farm Rd off US95 / Durango RRP Railroad Pass – Chevron Next to Railroad Pass / Boulder City

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

LOH Luncheon Bella Vita

11:00am

3

Bullhead City Coyote Cafe

9:00am RRP

4 5

Primary Board Meeting

6:00pm LVHD

6 7

Road Captain Meeting

6:00pm Rum Runner

8 9 Death Valley

9:00am ANW

St Patrick’s

Party 11:00 – 2:00

LVHD

10

Daylight Saving Begins

11 12

General Membership

Meeting

6:30pm LVHD

13 14

Meet & Eat Sammy’s

Green Valley

6:30pm

15 16

Ridgecrest, CA

Overnighter

7:00am SILHC

17

Return from Ridgecrest

St. Patrick’s Day

18 19 20 21

Speedo’s Mid-Week

Ride

9:00am SSM

22 23 Night Time

Ride Valley of Fire /

North Shore Loop

6:30pm

SSM

24

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Pirates Cove

9:00am RRP

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March HOG calls

Ladies of Harley - Luncheon Lunch: 11:00am Location: Bella Vita 2225 Village Walk Dr, #181 Located in the District in Green Valley Calling all lady riders and passengers!! Take advantage of this opportunity to get together with out the guys and get to know each other. After lunch feel free to explore the shops. We always have fun!

Ride to Bullhead City, AZ - Sunday, March 3rd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00am Briefing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: RRP Even though temps are starting to warm up the Las Vegas Valley, we are heading south to Bullhead City where it will be a bit warmer! Add 205 miles to your ride 365 mileage by joining us as we follow the Colorado in AZ. We have reservations at Coyote Café II for lunch before returning home.

Ride to Death Valley - Saturday, March 9th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00am Brifing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: ANW A great opportunity to add 274 miles to your Ride 365 mileage! We will head into California and into the Furnace Creek area where we will find our way to the Oasis at Death Valley for lunch where you will have your choice of two or three restaurants. The Oasis is truly an oasis surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National park.

General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, March 12th Merchandise Table Open: 5:30pm Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm Time: 6:30pm Location: LVHD Come out and hear what rides and other events are coming up. Get there early to buy raffle tickets for your chance at the 50/50 drawing. Bring your answer to the Trivia Question found in the newsletter for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate, we will also draw winners from the ride tickets and meeting tickets! Plus there will be goodies to enjoy after the meeting. We are always looking for new ideas for rides and restaurants for Meet and Eats.

Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill Meet-n-Eat - Thursday, March 14th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seating starts at 6:30pm Location: Sammy’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill 1501 N Green Valley Pkwy; Henderson, NV 89074 Ride or drive but join your SNHOG family for our monthly Meet-n-Eat! Don't let the name fool you! Sammy’s has more than pizza. You will also find a selection of steaks, pastas, burgers, wraps, and of course DESSERT :) . Hope to see you there.

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Ridgecrest Overnighter - Saturday, February 16th Hugs-n-Handshakes: 6:00am - 6:45am Briefing: 6:45am Location SILHC Hotel: Clarion Inn (FKA Carriage Inn) 901 N China Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Join the group as we travel to Ridgecrest, CA. Ridgecrest is home to the China Lake Naval Weapons Center and the China Lake Armament Museum as well as the Maturango Museum - Indian Wells. There is a restaurant on site. For those that want to venture out, there are other restaurants a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Speedo’s Mid-Week Ride - Thursday, March 21st Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00am - 8:45am Briefing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: SSM Join Speedo and his mid-week riders as they ride off to parts unknown! This is a very fun, casual, and some would say, unsupervised ride. We can be sure that it will be somewhere outside of the city and will involve food.

Star Gazing Night Ride - Saturday, March 23rd Hugs-n-Handshakes: 5:30pm Briefing: 6:15pm Leave: 6:30pm Location: SSM If you were not able to join us last year for the night ride, hopefully you can join us this year! So many bikes had colorful LED lights and were quite and sight to see. We will travel one of our favorite routes through the Valley of Fire and then follow the North Shore Loop of Lake Mead. a short but fun ride to add miles to your Ride 365 mileage challenge!

Pirate Cove - Sunday, March 31st Hugs-n-Handshakes: 8:00am Briefing: 8:45am Leave: 9:00am Location: RRP Located on the banks of the Colorado River near Needles CA, it is a great place for people watching! This 238 mile ride (yes… more miles to add to your Ride 365 mileage challenge) is always fun and the lunch is always good.

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2019 Overnighters

JANUARY 19-20 (2 nights)

HOG Winter Round-Up

Meeting up with 5-6 other HOG Chapters for a fun weekend

YUMA, Az

HOTEL: La Fuente Inn

1513 E. 16th Street Yuma, Az 85365 (928) 329-1814

King - $89 + tax

Double Queen - $99.00 + tax Deluxe Suite - $99 + tax

Group Code: SNHOG

Book by Jan 6th

FEBRUARY 16-18 (2 nights)

San Diego, CA

HOTEL: Best Western Plus

Hacienda Hotel 4041 Harney St

San Diego CA 92110

Rooms - $149 + tax and parking

Group Code: SNHOG

Book by Jan 14th

MARCH 16-17 (1 night)

Ridgecrest, CA

HOTEL: Clarion Inn

FKA Carriage Inn 901 N China Blvd

Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760-446-7910

King - $99 + tax Double Queen - $99 + tax

Group Code: SNHOG

Book by March 1st

April MAY JUNE

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February Birthdays Tom Kelly 2.02

Gary Boozer 2.03 Ron Turouske 2.04 Magali Smith 2.05

Brian Schmidt 2.06 Patrick Dashnaw 2.07

Paul Tillotson 2.07 Sonya Gale 2.08

Santiago - Jim Porto 2.12 Anthony Corte 2.15

Logan Kiplinger 2.16 John Prudhont 2.18

Jackie Lynn Carney-Kahanaoi 2.19 Reynaldo (Buff) Gloria Jr. 2.20

Daniel “Dan” Wood 2.21 Stephanie Saunders 2.23

Paul Smith 2.26 James D. Berry III 2.27

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Member Spotlight By: Lauren Roh

HOG WINTER ROUND UP - multi chapter get together Trip to Yuma, AZ Jan. 19-21 2019

I have been riding about two years (on the backseat of Sam's Road King ) and this was my first overnighter. I didn't know much of what to expect from this 300 mile group ride other than the fact that my packing list had to be light and we would have to sneak out of our neighborhood at 6 AM on a quiet Saturday morning. Our group left from Railroad Casino at 7 AM and had lunch at Black Bear Diner in Lake Havasu City. It was quite a treat to catch glimpses of the 45 mile long lake and beautiful Colorado river with grassy marshes, sandy shore lines, and lush green trees along the way to Yuma.

When we arrived at the hotel in Yuma, I was pretty exhausted from riding in the cold early morning air and moving like a robot from all the layers of leather clothing. Gathering for happy hour and dinner at Hooters was a fun and remarkable time to connect with others, the highlight of the night being Dave & Lauren winning the bean bag toss game (without any prize)!

Sunday was our free activity day. There were 3 options for organized riding. 1 Fisher's Landing Resort - located on the banks of the lower Colorado River. 2 Yuma Territorial Prison Tour 3 Ride to Los Algodones, Mexico

Sam and I rode to Fisher's Landing with group, and after that we rode 11 miles to the “Dental Capital of the World,” Los Algodones, Mexico, with Sandy and Jerry. Surprisingly, this small border town is filled with around 350 dental offices (it seems like almost everyone is a dentist or works for one), along with many optometrists, medical doctors and pharmacies. At one of the pharmacies, we were able to buy medicine without prescriptions and a large bottle of vanilla extract at the very low price of $2.50. After having our boots shined, we finished our international excursion with cool drinks, guacamole and chips, nachos, and music in a colorful outdoor courtyard.

This fun-filled weekend was smoothly ending its course, up until the last day. We left warm and sunny Yuma around 8 AM with four other bikes, but shortly after Quartzsite, the wind picked up and grew stronger and stronger. As we headed north, heavy gusts pushed us from left to right, up and down and everywhere (I couldn’t even take out my phone to take pictures as usual! That made some of you nervous haha.) I grabbed my helmet tightly with both hands so as to not to lose it in the air. I crouched, ducked, and covered, hoping to find shelter. My head was like a bobblehead doll, my limbs and jaw frozen, when thankfully Jim Brown decided to stop to take a short break from the beast 40 mph wind gusts at Needles, CA. In my mind, it was way too dangerous to ride a motorcycle in those conditions -- no one should be allowed to ride in that strong of a storm. Although the miserable weather made me wish for an Uber ride, it couldn't shake Laurie (and her perfect posture!) away from her love for riding. As Laurie was getting off her Softail, she smiled and said to me "I tell you what: that was fun!" There I saw my role model!

Thank you SNHOG for arranging this trip. It was an honor to ride through that storm with a group of our extraordinary HOG members!

PS: Three cheers to Sonya for fixing my vest malfunction on the spot with her silver cord and

cool tools! Thank you Sonya :)

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Hair of the Hog

Frosty Balls

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LOH safety day

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