Western Connecticut HOG
Chapter Profile
Western
Connecticut HOG is a Not For Profit Organization
registered with the State of Connecticut and sponsored by Yankee
Harley-Davidson of Thomaston, CT.
The
chapter was established on 2 September 1986 and was incorporated on 15 August
1987.
At
the time of this profile’s publication the chapter consisted of 154 members.
The
chapter is family oriented providing and participating in various events which
may or may not require the use of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The
chapter meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday. This date can be changed if events
warrant. Meetings from October to March
are held at the Log House Restaurant, Rt. 44, New
Hartford, CT. The April through
September meeting are held at differing locations which are selected by the
chapter officers or by suggestions at monthly meetings. The meetings are usually held at some
location that is a short ride from Yankee Harley-Davidson.
The
chapter is involved with fund raising for charitable organization and
causes. Some of our most memorable
donations are listed below:
1. $1000.00 to the New Milford
Hospital Emergency Department Renovation Program.
2. Annual, fall & winter,
contributions to area soup kitchens.
3. Bone marrow transplant fund
for a young New Milford girl.
4. Orthopedic wheelchair for a
little boy in Kent.
5. The Touch of Love foundation
for children with AIDS.
6. The Susan B. Anthony fund
for battered women.
WESTERN CONNECTICUT OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the chapter is
to promote activities for Harley Owners Group members by creating special
chapter activities and encouraging participation in existing events.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership is open to all current
members and associate members of H.O.G.
All members who have paid their current dues will have equal voting
rights. An expired membership in H.O.G.
automatically excludes membership in the chapter.
MEETING:
Regular membership meeting will
be held monthly. A schedule of the time
and location of the meeting for the year will be listed in the newsletter. Any change to the scheduled meetings will
require that the membership be notified by mail at least two weeks in
advance. Cancellation of a regular
monthly meeting because of inclement weather or other extenuating circumstance
will require that the membership be notified by telephone or personal contact.
QUORUM:
A quorum shall consist of
twenty percent (20%) of the chapter members.
No official chapter business may be conducted at any meeting without a
quorum present.
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
The Executive Board shall
consist of the Sponsors, Director, Assistant Director, Secretary, Treasurer,
and most recent past Director.
Executive Board meetings may be
called by the Director or Sponsors as needed.
OFFICERS:
A candidate for office must be
a member in good standing. A candidate
for the office of Director must have served at least one term in another
elected position. A candidate for Road
Captain must have passed an approved riders safety
course within the last five years (This requirement may be waived if such a
course is not offered for the candidates type of vehicle, i.e..
sidecar equipped motorcycle or three wheeled motorcycle).
Term of office for all officers
except Treasurer will be one year. Term
of office for Treasurer will be two years.
Club Officers must wear club
identification and badge of office to all club functions.
Appointed Officers will be
appointed by the Executive Board from the list of nominees. These appointments will be made at the first
meeting of the new Executive Board which should occur prior to the October
regular meeting.
ELECTED OFFICERS:
Director: Duties as defined by H.O.G.
Assistance Director: Duties as defined by H.O.G.
Treasurer: Duties as defined by H.O.G. and provide
monthly treasurers report as well as a quarterly financial statement.
Secretary: Duties as defined by H.O.G. and preparation
of the club newsletter.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Ladies of Harley Officer: Coordinate and organize Ladies of Harley
events and functions. Report
to the chapter on Ladies of Harley at monthly meetings.
Road Captains: Duties as defined by H.O.G.
Historian: Duties as defined by H.O.G.
ELECTIONS:
Nominations for all office positions
will be made at the August meeting.
Ballots for elected officer positions will be mailed out in August, one
for each dues paying member. Ballots
must be returned to Yankee Harley Davidson at least one week prior to the
September meeting. Only the original
mailed ballot forms will be accepted.
Election results will be announced at the September meeting with the new
slate of officers to take over at the October meeting. Ballots will list all candidates for
office. Members may cast one vote for each
office.
AMENDMENTS:
Amendments to these guidelines
may be proposed from the floor at any regular monthly meeting. The membership must be notified of the
proposed amendment at least two weeks prior to the next meeting at which time
the amendment will be open to discussion.
The membership will be notified that the proposed amendment will be
brought up for vote at the second monthly meeting following it being
proposed. Passage of the proposed
amendment will require a two thirds majority.
A proposed amendment may be withdrawn by the member proposing it any
time prior to the vote. A proposed
amendment may not be reworded, but may be withdrawn and proposed with the new
wording making it a new proposal.
STANDING COMMITTEES:
At this time the Chapter has no
standing committees and creation of such would constitute a proposed amendment
to the guidelines.
ARTICLES:
Article 1: The Chapter will operate within the
guidelines of Harley Owners Group.
Article 2: The Chapter will maintain a charter with
American Motorcyclist Association.
Article 3: Members are encouraged not to wear the
identification of other clubs to any Western Conn. HOG chapter event.
Article 4: Any charitable donations made from the
Chapter or in the name of the Chapter must be to charities located within the
state of Connecticut.
Article 5: The Executive Board must approve all
charitable donations and may limit the amount of such donations.
Article 6: The Director may create and fill any position
as deemed necessary during his/her term of office.
Article 7: Official Chapter jackets must have a uniform
patch layout as follows:
*Large HOG patch and chapter rocker
on back
*Small HOG patch, chapter rocker
and charter member patch (if applicable) on upper left front
*Ladies of Harley patch on upper
right front
*Life member patch on left sleeve
10 inches from collar
*Member's name on upper right front
(directly under LOH patch, if present)
*No other patches or badges may
appear on the official chapter jacket.
Article 8: Memorial contributions must not exceed
the following limits:
Active
Club Officers Club Members
Funeral Costs $100.00 $75.00
Sunshine $50.00 $40.00
Memorial Donations $100.00 $100.00
Article 9: Children, age 16 and below, of Western
CT. Chapter members receive free admission to all Poker Run type events. Free admission includes the meal and
participation in the main game/event. Other activities such as 50/50, mileage pool. etc. must be paid by the participant.
