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What a great SURPRISE....seeing Bob Hamilton up and around at Doug Markley's CELEBRATION OF LIFE today at Eden Prairie CC in The Villages! Bob's serious accident just a few weeks ago shocked the entire membership, and to see him out and about after 2 surgeries made the already joyous day even brighter. We wish Bob a speedy and complete recovery and look forward to sharing time during his healing. 

Our 4/15 attempt brought 50 members to Polk City H-D on our initial try to bring TH Bacon back to Gator H-D.  A sunny, warm day provide the backdrop for a massive turn-out from the membership.  Four other chapters also attempted 'raids' but our huge group dominated the ridership, but points for the competition are scored by the formula of riders multiplied by distance (in miles) ridden. While only bringing 28 members, New Smyrna H-D had the mileage advantage - winning by a mere 68 points??...we needed 1 1/2 addition riders to secure the win.

TOMORROW IS THE CHAPTER RIDE to 'STEAL THE BACON'!  The program was outlined by Director Ken at the February & March meetings...and plans for the "seizure" are complete. This 'CHALLENGE' comes from the Officer Training seminar for 2023 when the Orlando Chapter described the HOG Character and claimed ownership until 'stolen' by another chapter by attending the Orlando monthly meeting in sufficient numbers to claim the statuette (Members multiplied by miles ridden to meeting - thus, STEALING THE BACON.)

As Ron Menke - Safety/Compliance Officer discussed during our April Meeting

The 2023 EVENT ride has been scheduled for APRIL 22nd! Join the fun and become a PATCHED survivor of this great aligorical pun of Tail of the Dragon with a hearty 11 curves in 318 mile tour through the backroads of central and northern Florida - as well as a quick visit to Georgia. This is a full day event - 9AM to approximately 5PM RAIN OR SHINE!

Event date:  Sun, 09/17/2023 - 8:00am to Wed, 09/20/2023 - 6:00pm When: Sunday September 17th - Wednesday September 20th Destination: Riverbend Hotel and Cabins in Helen, Ga.  Website: riverbendhotelandcabins.com  Phone: 706-878-2155 We have 7 King and 7 rooms w/2 Queen beds blocked off. The rooms will be held until 8/2/23. King Room Rate: $160.25 per night (taxes & fees included), 2 Queen Room Rate: $170.60 (taxes & fees included) Complimentary breakfast is included each morning.