IVHOG Chapter Meeting Notes – Jul-2025

Published 07/25/2025 | By Phil Eschallier

July 13, 2025

Chapter Meeting

Director:

Called upon Russ who wanted to speak – thanked everyone who attended the escort ride for the Vietnam Rolling Wall. Officially 152 bikes, 20 police bikes and 4 support vehicles.

Pete – It was a well-organized, put together event that I have ever been at. A member mentioned they are looking for volunteers today to break it down.

Two rides after the meeting today:

Kerry leading ride to Bogey’s Pubbac
BACA Montgomery Christmas in July Event

Anyone interested in attending the Reading Phillies game, you need to purchase tickets in advance. You can go to or call Classic Harley Davidson. Don said ticket are $34 and includes the game, parking (special reserved motorcycle parking), bikes can ride all the way around the field before the game, full buffet, soft drinks, baseball cap and fireworks after.

Upcoming dealership events:

7/19 – Music and motorcycles (Mike Greer)

8/16 – Music and motorcycles (Reckless Abandon)

9/18 – Bike Night

Two weeks ago, Interclub Picnic – turnout very poor compared to previous years. The number of gift baskets was about 1/3 of past years. Hopefully, next year will be on a Saturday, not Sunday. Thanked Patty and Bonnie for sitting at the raffle basket table all day. Also, handled security and parking.

Upcoming events:

8/15 – Blue Comets Annual Car Show
8/30 – Freedom Valley Cook-Out
9/6 – Bike Show at Comets – replacement of Lansdale bike night
9/20 – Perkasie Owls Annual Vets Benefit (see flyer)
8/23 – BACA Bucks Bike Show

June 8^th was Gold Star Mothers event- good turnout by our club.

Assistant Director:

Just reiterated how important Bacca is and what they do. If you feel like making a donation for the ride today, please let me know.

Treasurer:

Separate report on available funds; income and use.

Head Road Captain:

Thank everyone who came out for the escort ride for the Vietnam Rolling Wall.
Upcoming rides are on Meet Up
Today – Kerry leading ride to Bogey’s Pub
Chad leading ride to Whispering Pines
Next Sunday, John Y. ride…. changing location.
Moving my ice cream ride to 8/10

Safety Officer:

Peter presented Dave with the trophy for winning the Chili Cook Off contest months ago.
Going slow and in the heat something to think about road/asphalt weeping.
Last two rides as a club, there were no issues riding, but it can change when you ride around others that we are not used to riding with, be aware.
Realized that on many cars the back end are not lit up. Back lights on the newer cars do not come on until the actual headlights come on – this is something to be aware of.
Reminders from past safety officers: Important to make sure to hydrate during rides. Keeps arms and other body parts covered as well. Be careful when passing truck stop for puddles of gas on the road.

Pete said as a reminder – our chapter rule is no drinking during a HOG ride for both rider and passenger. This is strictly for safety. If you are drinking during a ride, your ride is over.

Membership: