Minutes

See below for our minutes of each meeting:

 

2022

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October

October Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter meeting minutes from October 4, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm.

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order

-Pledge to the flag and Prayer

-Rick Wynn (Director) Welcomed new visitors and members. Rick Reviewed the nominations that are currently on the table. Bob Langley-Treasurer, Terry Torbett- Saftey officer and Kin Britton- Road Captain.  Reminder that Wreaths Across America is coming up and would like to do better than last year.  Please go to the web site and order your wreaths today. 

-Guest Speaker-Project Hope made a short video that was played showing the children that benefit from this fund raiser.  The children expressing thanks the best way they can, $25,000.00 was raised.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) Reminded everyone to “Pink out” in October for Breast Cancer Awareness.  Fall is a beautiful time of year for riding, the weather has been nice.  Get out and ride, be safe the leaves are falling on the road.

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) Please check the calendar, lots of rides are planned.  Tom Knott has three rides booked on 10/6, 10/15 & 10/30.  H-DOG Chili cook off on 10/8, 10/16 Breast Cancer Ride, Toy Ride on 11/13 at Heritage Park and Laconia 6/10/2023-6/18/2023. Winner of last month Challenge Ride was Pamela Jefferson. October’s Challenge ride is Visitors Overlook at the Bad Creek Hydro project.

-Debbi Necker Thompson (Activities Director) Reviewed the upcoming events, Breast Cancer Ride, Military Apprecaition Day 11/5 & Vaughnderosa 11/5, Toy Run on 11/13 at Heritage Park.  Suzan Lefler Coviak is looking for some volunteers for the Toy Run.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) Pamela Jefferson reported for Bob, balance as of 9/23/2022 is $5,278.10.

-Mike Parks (Membership Officer) Member count 158

-Door prizes drawn, 50/50 raffle $103

-Next meeting is November 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm

 

September

September Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter meeting minutes from September 6, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm

-Rick Wynn (Director) called meeting to order

-Pledge to the Flag and Prayer (Adam James)

-Rick Wynn (Director) Welcomed new visitors and members. Rick announced that Robert Wendt will step down from Assistant Director. Nominations for replacement, Terry Torbett offered to step into position. Bob Langley will remain as Treasurer, Kin Britton as Road Captain and Tony Moncini as Safety Officer.  Points for the 1st quarter goes to Tom Knott and 2nd quarter is David Schultz.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) Looked back at the years of friendship and rides over the last 5 years. Terry will be a great Assistant Director, ride safe.  Always..Ride to eat and eat to ride.

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) Big Thank you to Terry, Rick, Tony and Bob for assistance with Project Hope and all the volunteers.  Please check the HOG calendar for rides and events.  Super Hero Ride is 9/11/2022, the weather is not looking good.  If ride is cancelled please bring toys to H-Dog so they can disperse them. Breast Cancer Ride has been moved to 10/23/2022. November 5, 2022 Military Appreciation Day. Thank you to David Jefferson for helping to put together the Laconia 100th 6/7/2023-6/17/2023. Last month’s challenge ride winner is Matt Kantz.  September Challenge Ride is Devils Court house on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you will get another entry if you make the hike up the trail and take a picture.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) 4800 SC patches are $5, Challenge Coins are $10. Balance as of 9/6/2022 $4,945.10.  This month we will pay off the balance of the Christmas Party.

-Pamela Jefferson (Secretary) Pulled the winner of a free Christmas Party ticket, Robert Wendt!  Tickets are available for $30.

-Mike Parks (Membership Officer) Member count 152

-Chesley Campbell (H-DOG) Autism Ride Project Hope raised 25,000.00.  Saturday is Aaron Johnson and Small Town Tightons.  Super Hero Ride, please bring donations to Greenville Harley.  October 5, Pandora’s Box!!  October 8th Chili Cook off and November 5th Military Appreciation Day

-Door prizes and 50/50 raffle $90. Next Meeting is October 4th

 

August

August Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter Meeting Minutes from August 2, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting held at the Local Cue at 7:00 pm

-Rick Wynn (Director) Called the meeting to order

-Pledge to the Flag and Prayer

-Rick Wynn (Director) Welcomed new visitors and members. Wreaths Across America is coming up, explained the meaning and purpose.  Chapter goal this year is 1,000 wreaths.  Can access this on line, be sure to go under HOG 4800.  Buy two wreaths get one free or buy four wreaths and get six wreaths.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) Big Thank you to everyone who joined last month at the Family Picnic at Table Rock.  Sent a shout out to the folks who were traveling to Sturgis – Be Safe.  Ride to eat and eat to ride…

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) Kin mentioned several people already left for Sturgis, those who leave tomorrow Be safe.  Rides to keep an eye for:  Laconia NH 2023, 6/7/2023-6/17/2023 100 year Anniversary. August 20th Project Hope, Myrtle Beach Fall Rally 9/26/2022, Great Smokey Mountain HOG Rally 9/27/2022, Breast Cancer Ride 10/9/2022 and Toy Ride 11/13/2022. Lots of rides in the calendar please check it out.  August Challenge ride is Tyron NC picture next to the statue of the lady.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) Current balance $3,457.88

-Debbi Thompson (Activities) Christmas in July, tickets for the Christmas Party are $25 right now but moving forward the price will increase.  Current ticket sale is 38.  Looking for volunteers for Project Hope, please contact Debbi is available to help.

-Mike Parks (Membership Officer) Member count 147

-Door prizes drawn, 50/50 raffle $110

-Meeting next month is September 6, 2022

 

July

July 2022 Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

There was no Chapter Meeting the month of July.

 

June

June Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter meeting minutes from June 7, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order

-Pledge to the Flag and Prayer

-Rick Wynn (Director) Welcomed new visitors and members. Patriot tour 6/13/2022 Received the flag 12-12:30 at Greenville Harley Davidson.  June 14/2022 Tom Knott will lead the ride to pass the flag to Falcons Fury Harley Davidson in Georgia.  Plan on 3+ hours of backroads.  Tent is up at Bike night, please sign up to help out with setting up, taking down and encouraging folks to join our chapter.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) Gave a shout out to the Ladies Ride, 30 riders!!  Men’s ride had 67 riders.  Keep on riding.

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) commented on the great turn out on both rides and wanted to say

Thank you to David Jefferson for staying back with the rider and missing lunch.  Rusty Barnes ate David’s lunch. Kin encourages everyone to look at the calendar, lots of events including ride with Sharon Colin, Dyno Demo, HDOG micro wrestling, Project Hope, Super Hero Ride and breast cancer ride.  Laconia 2023.  June challenge ride:  Highest Point Blue Ridge Parkway.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) 4800 SC Patches $5 and Challenge coins $10.  Balance as of June 3, 2022 is $3,423.37

-Mike Parks (Membership officer) Member count 144

-Door prizes drawn, 50/50 raffle $110

 

May

May Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter meeting minutes from May 3, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting held at the Local Cue at 7:00 pm

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order

-Pledge to the Flag and Prayer (Tony Moncini)

-Rick Wynn (Director) Welcomed new visitors and members. Rick discussed increasing membership for the chapter, one way is a Membership Tent at bike night to promote HOG chapter.  Big thank you to Amanda at HDOG for new brochures, volunteers will be needed to man the tent.  A sign-up sheet will be available, setting up and breaking down need at least 4 people. Please continue to keep track of your miles, bring them to Chesley.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) encourages everyone get out there and ride!!  Be safe!!  Robert “Thanked everyone and appreciates all the help at Demo Days” it was excellent.

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) Demo Days were great, big shout out to Sherri A., Frank Stockbridge and Adam James for their help.  Please see the calendar for upcoming events, HOG scan only shows up to 6 months of events. Kin discussed Laconia NH June 2023. Mentone in June.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) balance as of 4/29/2022 is $3,259.31

-Mike Parks (Membership officer) Member count 136

-Door prizes drawn, 50/50 and Robbie Barnes was drawn for riding his bike to the meeting.

 

April

April Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter Meeting Minutes from April 5, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly

Meeting held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order

Prayer and Pledge to the Flag

Rick encouraged road milage

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) encouraged riding; the weather is getting better.  Be sure to record your miles as well, “ride to eat, eat to ride”.  Robert summarized his thoughts of this year’s ROC Meeting stating” he is very proud of our chapter and dealership”.

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) discussed some upcoming events which included Harley Davidson blood drive, Demo Days 4/23 & 4/24.  Captain’s meeting on 4/12/2022, clip boards, forms and a new app for instant messaging called Band.  Please check your calendar!!  Big events 6/10 – 6/18/2023 100-year Rally in Laconia NH along with Milwaukee 100th.  This months Challenge ride: Harwell Dam Overlook.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) showed new chapter 4800 patches that are available for $10, three different styles. Balance

-Chesley Campbell (Dealership) encourages everyone to check the calendar all types of events going on.  Chesley also stated that we “are the best chapter!!”.

-Door prizes drawn, 50/50 raffle $109

 

March

March Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter meeting Minutes from March 1, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly

Meeting held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order

-Pledge to the Flag and Prayer (Tony Moncini)

-Rick Wynn (Director) Welcomed new visitor and members. Smokey Mountain Harley group sent an email to Rick personally invite our chapter to join them for a ride in September at the Great Smokey Mountain Rally 2022.  Rick discussed also joining other chapters for rides. Rick discussed purchasing Road Captain Patches for our chapter Road Captains as a “Thank you”.  ROC training is 3/26 in Charlotte NC, Rick, Robert, Bob, Kin and Pamela will be leaving Friday 3/25 to attend.  Rick is also ready to order name tags, please contact him if you need one.

-Kin Britton (Road Captain) spoke of orange vests for Road Captains, it’s positive for the rides along with be visible. Kin announced a few events this month one being Hair Ball in Georgia, Mike Nelsons ride and Daytona.  April is busy with Blessing of the bikes, Tom Knott Brunch ride, Julie Valentine Ride, Open House Demo Days and Thunder in the Smokey’s.  Please see the Website for details and times.  This months Challenge Ride is Poinsett Bridge.  February’s winner for the Challenge Ride was Mike Dahlheim!

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) Chapter Taxes are done, Bogg Financial $275.00, Federal Tax $27, State Tax $57 leaving a balance of $4077.71. Bob had two examples of chapter patches and encourage people to come up and let him know which one they preferred.

-Mike Parks (Membership officer) Member count 121

-Chris Smith (Dealership) Greenville Harley Davidson is holding Demo Days and always thankful for the chapter’s participation.  Looking for members to help with rides, set up and registration.

-Door prizes drawn, 50/50 raffle $100 and Leo Mataranglo was drawn for riding his bike to the meeting.

-Happy Birthday to Linda Parks, David Jefferson, Terrell Knox and Fred Borth.  Happy Anniversary to Leo Mataranglo and his wife.

 

February

February 2022 Chapter Meeting Minutes

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter Meeting Minutes from February 1, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting Held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm.

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order

-Prayer, Pledge to the Flag

-Rick Wynn (Director) Scholarship Fund deadline is 5/16/2022, please take advantage of this

opportunity.  ROC Training is 3/26/2022 in Charlotte North Carolina for Chapter Officers. Welcome new members Rocky and Amanda.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) Robert spoke of another great year for riding and encourage everyone to get out there and ride safely.

-Kin Britton (Head Road Captain) Kin reviewed some tips for new Road Captains which included sharing a map or destination with others in the group gets separated, watch your spacing and stagger appropriately. Kin also mentioned leaving “bread crumbs” in case of separation and to be cautious at four way stops when riding in a large group.  Do not try to get the whole group through at once. Please check the website for events, the App is only a 60 day look at upcoming events. Kin reviewed some upcoming events: 2/5 HDOG New Model, need representation from 11-3:00pm. 3/10-3/13 Daytona Run, 6/10-6/12 Mentone, 4/23-4/24 Demo Truck, Family Fun Picnic is planed for 7/10 at Table Rock State Park and Sturgis 8/3-8/11. Rod Gomez is the winner of last Month’s Challenge Ride, this month’s Challenge Ride is Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site.

Bob Langley (Treasurer) Current balance $2,988.71, received deposit of $600.00 from Christmas Party which brings total to $3,588.71. Bob proposed a new patch for the chapter which shows SC4800 in a few different styles. One has a flag with it, the other is just the state and chapter number.  Bob will order a few to show at the next meeting.

-Michael Parks (Membership Officer) Current member count is 109

-Debbie Thompson (Activities) Debbie reviewed upcoming events for 2022: 3/5 Hairball, Augusta GA, 4/2 Blessing of the Bikes and Pancake Breakfast, 5/5-5/13 Utah Trip, 7/16 Chapter Picnic at Table Rock State Park, 9/3 NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville NC, 11/5 Vaughnderosa and 1/7/2023 Annual Christmas Party at Greer City Hall.

-Anniversaries and Birthdays- Happy Anniversary to Linda and Michael Parks

-50/50 winner won $92

 

January

Pamela Jefferson

Chapter Meeting Minutes from January 4, 2022 Greenville HOG Monthly Meeting held at Local Cue at 7:00 pm.

-Rick Wynn (Director) called the meeting to order 

-Prayer, Pledge to the Flag

-Rick Wynn announced the winner of the Poker Coin was David Jefferson $200 gift card, 4th quarter challenge ride winner Pamela Jefferson $100 gift card and monthly challenge ride Mike Nelson $100 gift card. National HOG Chapter send HOG water bottles and bandanas.

-Robert Wendt (Assistant Director) Reviewed some of the highlights of 2021 and encouraged everyone to get out and RIDE!

-Kin Britton (Head Road Captain) Reviewed rules of Road Captains, be sure to carry release forms, accident forms, be sure to use “bread crumbs” when riding in a group and no alcohol till ride is called. Kin mentioned some rides that are planned: Hairball Concert in Georgia on 3/5, Daytona 3/10-3/13, Demo Days 4/23 & 4/24, Mentone June 2022.  Please check website for details. Wreathes across America cemetery clean-up is 1/15/2022.  Last month’s challenge ride winner is Mel Kantz, next month’s challenge is Kings Mountain State Park.

-Bob Langley (Treasurer) Balance $2988.71

-Mike Parks (Membership Officer) Currently 109 members, Reminder of yearly dues 

-Activities (Debbi Thompson) Annual Christmas Party is 1/8 at Greer City Hall, Ann Wynn, Linda Parks and Pamela Jefferson will me at the hall to decorate and set up tables. Debbi thanked everyone for their help with the Toy Ride for Forster Care and with all the events the past year. In 2022 we will ask for volunteers with the Julie Valentine Ride, Project Hope Ride, Toy Run, ect.