Director, Jim Frambes brought the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 PM.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer, Abby Munyan reported the balance

OLD BUSINESS:

Director Frambes welcomed back the Webers’ and Riehls’ from their 3 week trip out west.  They ran into every type of weather along the way and can testify how good those cameras are in catching speeders!  The Cuff’s have also returned safely from their trip to Tennessee.

JULY 16-18: The Wellsboro trip was a blast!  Jim and Pat Frambes led the way with the Harpers, Fords, Horners, and Sauls.  Shady Maple for breakfast was the first stop. We traveled to the Grand Canyon of PA and all around Leonard State Park. The Canyon Motel was very biker friendly and offered towels to clean your bike.  Harland Restaurant was a great place for breakfast. Wharton has a great place to have Perry’s Ice Cream at the General Store. The Wharton tavern has dollar bills posted on the walls signed by all who visit.  Your Momma’s Mug had the best sign: “If it’s petty, don’t sweat it; and if it’s sweaty, don’t pet it”!  Good advice for all.  We had awesome dinners both nights. The Mango Rum was a hit.  Great roads, food and fun had by all.

JULY ICE CREAM RUN was to The Purple Penguin.  We had 14 present for delicious treats and time to chew the fat.  Helps burn those calories!

AUGUST 8^TH Breakfast ride was to the Mauricetown Diner on Rt. 47.  They had the back room for the 16 people who attended.   We had 12 bikes and 15 riders.  After breakfast, Steve led us on a nice ride to Turkey Point and then onto Fortescue to check out the fishermen.  It was a beautiful day for a ride.  Nice job, Steve!

NEW BUSINESS:

MASTORI’S:  Some of us hit 295 on Sunday for Bordentown to have breakfast at Mastori’s.  It was very good!  Steve was on a mission to find Turkish Taffy so we headed to Smithville in Galloway Township afterwards.  It was cloudy all day but we only hit a few sprinkles here and there.  Steve found some nice road to wonder on.  I must say, Steve was right – traffic is light on 295 early Sunday morning and the sand is deep on Blueberry Road.

AUGUST 18 WEDNESDAY ICE CREAM RUN: Elmer Twist was selected.  Meet there at 7 PM

SUNDAY, AUG 22:    My friend and cancer survivor, Patti Donofrio is sponsoring the 1^st Annual LIGHT THE WAY FOR THE CAUSE RIDE. We discussed again and there will be 17 that plan to attend.  Patti was treated for cancer at the comfort center at Rena Rowan Center at the Univ. of Penn. and all proceeds will go directly to that facility.  REGISTRATION IS 8AM at Tinicum lighthouse in Paulsboro on Mantua Avenue and 2^nd Street; 2nd stop is East Point Lighthouse in Maurice River Twp; 3rd stop at Cape May Lighthouse.  Patti’s doctor will be there and would like a group photo.  Babe's Bar and Grill on Broad Street in Gibbstown is the final stop for food (included).  The grand prize drawing is a one week stay in a condo at Myrtle Beach. Cost is $25 per couple; $15 single. You can contact Patti directly at 856-423-4008 or email clipper@113@comcast.net

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010: Salem County Humane Society Poker Run. The ride starts at Penns Grove VFW Post 8840, 100 Margaret Street in Penns Grove. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The run will be a 60 mile run ending with music, bike games, prizes, and food. The event benefits this no kill facility which operates off donations and fundraisers. For more information call (856) 305-3686.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010: Thunder In The Park Classic Car Show and Motorcycle Rally will be held at Giampietro Park, 2321 Landis Avenue (near Lincoln Avenue) in East Vineland, NJ. This event is a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Vineland. Show runs from 12 to 8 p.m. Donation of $10. includes chicken barbecue platter, drink & door prize ticket. Live bands all day.  For more information about this event, email Debbie Casazza at casazza5174@comcast.net or call 466-4654.

AUGUST 27, 28, 29 ride:  9 States in 3 days
Fri. Day 1 -  KSU-  Leave Wawa (Rt.322 in Swedesboro) at 7:00 am, head South and West for breakfast in Virginia.  End the day in Harrison, Va.  about 275 miles.  Sat. Day 2 - Head West and North into West Virginia through some mountains ending the day in Winchester, Va.  about 160 miles. Sun. Day 3 - Head home the long way. about 200 miles. Contact Steve Weber if interested.

SEPTEMBER 12 BREAKFAST RIDE:  We will meet at Michael’s in Pennsville (in front of Walmart) at 9AM. (For those not going on the Virginia trip.)

SEPTEMBER 11 AND 12 GRATE STEAKS OVERNIGHT RIDE TO VIRGINIA:  The name of the restaurant is “Grate Steaks” because they have a huge barbeque pit in the middle of the restaurant. You pick your steak and grill it yourself.  If you prefer, they will cook your steak.  They also offer other menu items.  The hotel is connected to the restaurant so once you park the bike, you can relax for the rest of the evening. HOTEL: Americas Best Value Inn, 235 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA. 23518; 757-461-6600. Make your own reservations.  Let Jim know if you are going.

SEPTEMBER 15 ICE CREAM RIDE:  Will be at Houdak’s on Rt. 49 in Quinton.  Meet at 7PM.

MILLVILLE TRACK EVENT:  If anyone is interested in seeing the Vance and Hines AMA race over the Labor Day weekend, contact Dave Garret at sgarret131@comcast.net . The track offers discounts for groups of 20 or more. He will get the info as to what day and time that actual race will happen. Of course your ticket gives you access to the facility for the day.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19^th is the 9^TH ANNUAL RIDE TO REMEMBER:

The Gloucester County Law Enforcement (Steve Levi) Memorial Car & Motorcycle Show will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 10-3pm at the Washington Twp High School. 529 Hurfville-Crosskeys Rd. They suggest pre-register for the 9^th Annual Ride to Remember on Sunday, September 19th. On-Site registration will be available from 7:00 AM to 9:45 AM on the day of the ride.  The ride begins promptly at 10:00 AM.

OCTOBER 3^rd POKER RUN: Annual event with proceeds going toward the MDA.  Registration will be from 9:30 to 11AM.  $10 per bike and $5 for passenger. The Steakout’s Home Plate on Rt 40 Harding Highway in Elmer will be the final destination.  Ann Leaming will have flyers at the dealership.  If you know of a good place to hang one, stop by and pick one up to help with advertising for this worthwhile event.  Dave Garrett will post to websites to get the word out.  We could use more volunteers to assist and help make this event a success.

NOVEMBER: Toy Run will benefit Toys for Tots.  Drop off location TBA.   We will do 8 Thanksgiving baskets for Salem County Habitat for Humanity.  Salem County HD will be the collection point for can goods, turkeys and pies. More details later.

DECEMBER 4, SATURDAY: The Christmas party will be held at the Green Olive in Bridgton. It’s a BYOB with excellent service and great Italian food.  6PM for social hour and 7PM for dinner.  Cost is $20 per person.

NEW MEMBERS:     

Donald Carty and Robert and Lisa Carll  

CHAPTER MEMBER BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST:

Bernard Trautman on the 8^th and John Broyles on the 18^th

Non-club information

Upcoming Bike Events 2010:

Aug. 22            1^st Annual Light the Way for the Cause. Call Patti Donofrio 856-423-4008

Aug.  22           Monster Meet Cycle, Car & Truck show in Mullica Hill at 4-H Fairgrounds

Call 856-728-6699

Sept. 2             Milwaukee Bike Week – If anyone is going, you can make arrangements to take the club flag, and register to participate in the parade,   See Jim Frambes for more details and deadlines.

Sept. 9 -12       Roar to the Shore, Wildwood, NJ

Sept. 16-19      Delmarva Bike Week, Ocean City, MD

Sept. 23-25      NJ State Hog Rally in Seaside Heights

SEPT 23-25 NJ STATE HOG RALLY IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS: They have lots vendors, food, prizes and rides planned.  Some events planned are a scavenger hunt, movies on the beach, barbeque and fireworks.  The will have a shuttle service around town.  For more details, check their web site www.njstatehogrally.com.  The web site has been updated.  Several members discussed going up for the day and others are going overnight and have booked their rooms. 

Winner of the 50/50: Stacey Weber

SOUTH JERSEY CHAPTER H.O.G. MEETINGS

Meetings are held the 2^nd Thursday of every month at the dealership at 7:30PM.

The next meeting is SEPTEMBER  9, 2010.

Breakfast runs are usually the 2^nd Sunday of every month at 9AM.

Ice Cream Runs are the 3^rd Wednesday during the summer months at 7PM.

Weekend rides on the 3^rd weekend of every month.

SOUTH JERSEY CHAPTER H.O.G. TEE SHIRTS are available for $16.00. 

$30 for the S.J. Chapter HOG patch and rocker.  See Abby Munyan at the dealership for details.

SOUTH JERSEY CHAPTER H.O.G. MEMBERSHIP

Remember with the New Year comes your annual membership renewal.  Forms can be picked up at the dealership, at our meetings or by contacting the secretary, Bernadette Ford at bford74@comcast.net.

Membership remains at $10.00 per person and you must be a current member of the National H.O.G. group to join a local chapter.

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