Chapter News

48 members from Daytona HOG won the day with 3,000 aggregate miles, defeating 3 other H.O.G. chapters in the process. CONGRATULATIONS Daytona 👏👏👏👏🎉🍾🥂

Multiple members enjoyed the historical celebration of the US Marine Corps 250th birthday celebration at the Eisenhower Center in The Villages. Always a fun evening, the additional mystic of a 250 year bash added to the fun of the evening.  Thanks to Road Captain Nic T. for including some Air Foce guys again into the mix🫡

Kicking off the 25-26 Riding Year with new officers and 193 active members - 82 of which joined in our photo event!

The November Chapter Meeting combined regular business, our Annual Thanksgiving Feast and the taking of our 2025 Group Photo.  82 members attended and the festivities continued into the afternoon!

Our newly revised riding shirt order has arrived - and were available at the August 9th Chapter Meeting for pick up. Definately SHARP looking!  Be sure to pick yours up at the September 13 meeting. Thanks to Carla for making this happen!!

Mark your calendar.....next Saturday (5/17) is our next ride to STEAL THE BACON!  Kick stands UP @0800 hours - we need to sign in @ Daytona at 10AM. Join the fun...always an interesting day!  Ass't Director Steven Costanzo leading group 1.😎

We all chase milage awards, but our 'snowbird' Michigan member just received his 450,000 HOG miles award!  🎉🍾🥂   Our Chapter has 3 active members in that 400,000+ range....but let's celebrate Ken's success!👏👏👏👏😘

We will be recruiting NEW members and accepting 2025 renewals at the Lake County H.O.G. Membership Table from 10AM - 3 PM during Gator’s 31st Anniversary Party & Chili Cook Off this coming Saturday (2/1).  Be sure to swing by our table for some fun conversation and laughs. Potential new members are not immune to fun, laughter and fellowship. I’m sure we’ll have something to add to your day of celebration and chili sampling.  COME ONE - COME ALL!  

James Lamar DeLaney, age 91, of The Villages, Florida passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born in Hampton, AR and was raised in Lancaster, Pa.  As a patriot and love of his country he served in the US Army from 1950 to 1952. Shortly after his discharge he joined the US Army Reserves and retired as Colonel in 1983. Jim started his career in the Transportation industry as a young man and retired as owner of his own Transportation Company in Manville, New Jersey. In 1981 he was elected President of the New Jersey Motor Truck Association.

Talk about a 'LONG RIDER' - Bob Beach won our monster milage award for 2024 by riding in excess of 35,000 miles! I'm getting FLAT ASS just writing this post! CONGRATULATIONS to Bob for his achievement! [👏] [👏] [👏]