Minutes: Saturday, December 3, 2011

Vancouver Chapter Harley Owners Group Business Meeting
December 3, 2011

The meeting came to order by Assistant Director Terry Sue at 10:10 am in the Trev Deeley Motorcycles Conference Room.

There were no new members present at today's meeting and only a few members rode today.

NEWS from Trev Deeley Motorcycles (Chapter Sponsor):

Good Morning, after many years of dedication to the Vancouver Chapter H.O.G., Vern and Diane Bye have announced that they are stepping down as officers. They have asked that I read the following to you:

To the HOG Family and Friends:

Years ago when both the Anderson family and Dan McNeil welcomed Diane and I into that tiny boardroom, we had no idea the friends and family we would gain. Later when we became officers, the help and support from the Deeley's staff and H.O.G. members were unbelievable. Diane and I would like to thank the Trev Deeley staff, past and present, but most of all the officers and members of the H.O.G. Chapter for without you the chapter would not be where it is today. After many hours of discussion, Diane and I have come to the difficult decision to step down as officers. This does not mean we are leaving the Chapter for we are and will always be Vancouver H.O.G. members. So in the future, when our paths cross and they will, lets swap stories, share a laugh or best of all, just go for a ride.

Vern and Diane Bye

Darwin introduced Terry Sue, as the new Director of the Vancouver Chapter H.O.G.

Darwin also announced that to express thanks to the Executive Committee and the H.O.G. Chapter, Trev Deeley Motorcycles hosted a brunch following the meeting.

Terry continued speaking on behalf of the store with the following information:

The Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada team made up of 30 teams raised $95,739 for Movember. Trev Deeley’s team came in 4th raising $6,298. Thank you to all those who helped out and supported this worthwhile cause.
For your holiday shopping needs, Trev Deeley’s is offering, our Chapter members only, 20% off parts and merchandise from Dec 1 – 4, 2011.
On Saturday, Dec 3 and 10, 2011, Trev Deeley Motorcycles will sponsor “Photos with Santa” from 11am to 3pm. All photos are by donation and the proceeds will be given to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Please bring your own camera as there will not be a photographer on site.
Roy Henry Vickers will be back on December 10 from 10:00 to 3:00pm. He will be signing and selling calendars.
There are some great Service Department winter work programs and specials on here at Trev Deeley’s. Please go see the folks in the Service area.
The football pool that was started after the last meeting was won by Denny.

OLD BUSINESS:

Nov 5 – Vancouver Chapter H.O.G. Meeting – 10 AM – Trev Deeley Motorcycles

Nov 17 –Trev Deeley Motorcycles Tech Night – Everyone who attended enjoyed the new format and had a good time.

Nov 19 – Executive Meeting – The meeting was held in the Trev Deeley Motorcycles boardroom. The officers set the activity calendar for 2012. The following officers stepped down from their positions:

Director: Vern Bye
Treasurer: Deb Constant
Membership Officer: Pat Jacobson
LOH Officer: Diane Bye
Road Captain: Albert Schulz
Photographer: Sharon Schulz
Historian : Sharon Schulz

Nov 26 – Annual H.O.G. Christmas Party – Executive Inn, Burnaby. Everyone who attended (58 H.O.G. members) thoroughly enjoyed the fine food, door prizes (supplied by your H.O.G. chapter) and the music (which was once again supplied by Vern Bye). A great time was had by all. It was suggested that we hold next year’s Christmas Party at this same venue. Four couples took advantage of staying at the Hotel for the night.

The “HOG The Road” contest ended on Nov 5. The grand winner with the most kilometres ridden in 2011, was Ralph McKnight. Ralph rode 18,500 kilometers. The second winner was Brian Morita with a total mileage of 17,000. Each of these gentlemen won a new set of tires from Trev Deeley Motorcycles.

NEW BUSINESS:

Santa Claus is making an appearance, so that you can get your annual “Photo with Santa Claus” picture. This year the pictures are available by donation, and the proceeds will be going to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. This year, we must thank Chris Greenwood, for volunteering to dress up as “St Nick”.

This year, we collected almost $1000.00 in donations to sponsor needy families for Christmas. Your executive will be making arrangements to distribute these donations on behalf of the Vancouver H.O.G. Chapter between now and Dec 25.

The new issue of the H.O.G. magazine once again features several photos by our own Konstantin Egorov. One of those photos is the front cover feature of the magazine.

As you heard earlier, we have a number of positions on the Executive that are vacant. Due to the fact that Terry Sue is now our Director, that leaves the Assistant Director position open.

Konstantin Egorov has agreed to move from Activities Officer to Photographer. And Henry Wong, a long time member of the Vancouver H.O.G. Chapter has stepped forward to fill the Historian position. This is not a new position for Henry, as he was the Historian a number of years ago. We are looking for anyone who would like to step forward to fill any of the vacant positions. Or, if you know of anyone within the chapter who you feel would be an asset to the Chapter, please forward all names to Terry Sue, Director, Chris Ferguson, Secretary, Darwin Osarchuk, Manager of Trev Deeley Motorcycles.

Dec 10 – Photos with Santa Claus – Trev Deeley Motorcycles – 11am to 3pm

Dec 25- Christmas Eve. Store closes at 3pm.

Dec 25 – Christmas Day. Store Closed.

Dec 26 – Boxing Day. Store Closed.

Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve. Store closes at 3pm.

January 1 & 2, 2012 – New Year’s Day. Store Closed.

Jan 7 – Vancouver Chapter H.O.G. Meeting – 10 AM – Trev Deeley Motorcycles

Jan 14 – H.O.G. Renewal Party – 11 AM to 2 PM – Trev Deeley Motorcycles. Come and renew your membership for 2012. Refreshments will be provided. As in the past, the officers will be selecting “At Random” members who will receive their membership “FREE” for 2012.

Jan 19 – 22 – Vancouver Motorcycle Show at the Tradex centre in Abbotsford. The H.O.G. Chapter will not be having a booth this year, but Gerry Rooyakers will have the Burn Camp booth put on by the BC Professional Firefighter’s Association and Ride to Live will have a booth as well to support the Prostate Cancer ride on May 27, 2012.

Feb 4 – Vancouver Chapter H.O.G. Meeting – 10 AM – Trev Deeley Motorcycles The Meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.

Door prizes, donated by Vancouver H.O.G. Chapter were won by Dale C., Brett S., Walter G., Tracey D., Dale J.

The next Chapter meeting will be on Jan 7th, 2012 at 10 am in the Deeley Motorcycles Conference Room.