Chapter News

Congratulations to Julie and Tom Blaho for being selected as our OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER(S) of 2024! Always there, always leading in the desire to be of service - and with smiling faces throughout. Round of applause please [😍] [🥰] [🙂] [👏] [👏] [👏] .Note, in keeping with tradition, they must now exhibit this masterpiece of modern art in a prominent location in their home for the entire year! [😂] [😛]

LCHOG kicked off the 2025 Riding year with 32 members taking advantage of merely 'cool' temps to attend the 1st Annual "Chilly Balls & High Beams" ride to Eustis.  Great way to launch a new year!

The Lake County United Motorcycle Association presented matching checks of $8,200 each to the Salvation Army and Fostering Faith Hope and Love Foster Parents tonight - proceeds from our 2024 Toy Run Event held last Saturday (12/7).   Thanks to everyone who supported our 2024 Event👏👏  We won the Chapter Challenge for the 6th consecutive time with 39 members attending🫡

It is with great sadness, that the Chapter announces the passing of our much loved member, Jimmy "The Squid" Hackbarth. Cards may be sent to his loving wife: Rogene Hackbarth 3345 Lazy Acres Lane The Villages, Fl 32163   View his Obituary

Although she was originally scheduled for a journey to Israel and the Holyland.....current events led to a revised vacation ride out west for chapter member Lynne M

We welcomed 2 new members to our Gator Family this month! WELCOME Lou and Horst - we look forward to sharing many miles and smiles with you!

Eleven Riders spent Sunday (04/07/24) 'Challenging the Cones' and improving their overall riding skills at the Safe Motorcycle And Rider Techniques Course (offered FREE by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office). This 6 hour course challenges riders to multiple low speed manuvers, managing the throttle 'friction zone' and improving their individual skill sets in a one-on-one, hands on environment.

Harley-Davidson RidePlanner Training March 16th, 10:00am – 12:00pm Gator 2nd Floor H.O.G. Meeting Room Instructors - Gerry Molitor & Nic Talantis Anyone interested in learning more about ride route planning using the Harley-Davidson RidePlanner program are invited to attend. Bring a laptop to plan along or just sit in to observe or take notes. Immediately following will be a lunch ride to Palermo’s Pizza in Paisley. Come out and enjoy the fun!

Four new members joining the Lake County 'Family' this month!  We've seen them all on recent Chapter rides.  WELCOME!

Thanks to Nic Talantis for sending in this image of our Lake County HOG Road Captains from 7 years back...sadly, several have passed on, but this image provides DNA for our current corps.