November hoggit

November 2014 Volume 11 Issue 11

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The summer riding season is all but over so we can put our feet up, relax and muse over a great summer of ride outs, rallies and fun in the sun, right? Wrong, it seems! My diary is already filling up with events stretching well into the new year, such as Cider, SofER, not to mention the winter events such as the Christmas dinner at The Spread Eagle, skittles, Reading Toy Run, Valentine’s day, etc. Phew, I’m exhausted already, just thinking about it.

Before we get to that, however, the AGM will take place on the 9th December and this year sees the retirement of our Director, Cy who has devoted four years to the role and who’s contribution to the Chapter has been immense. Anyone who has any doubt as to the amount of time, effort and anxiety that goes in to leading a chapter need only speak to a past director. It can not be understated what a responsible job it is and anyone who takes on the role will soon appreciate the magnitude of the task.

Have you signed up for First Bike on Scene training yet? If not, contact Ian Ward, Safety Officer.

Contact on back page.

We have a few notable former servicemen within our own ranks and also those who have relatives, ancestors or friends who have served so it is a time for all of us to reflect and be grateful of the sacrifice made these men and women. We can ride our Harleys in freedom because of them. The Ride to the Wall is one small way in which we can show a debt of gratitude and I believe that this year the Chapter again rose to the occasion and Geoffers, our Head Road Captain, Cy and Andy and all those who gave their services as road crew should be applauded.

Editor

But as one door closes, so another opens, as they say and it is with great pleasure that I can announce the new Oxford UK Chapter Director for 2015 will be Andy Spindlow. Andy is well known to pretty much all the Chapter members and has been a tireless servant of the Chapter in his role as Activities Officer for several years, organising, leading and attending almost every activity there is, both within the Chapter and without, and in his role as Assistant Director, supporting Cy. Congratulations Andy and we all, I’m sure, wish you all the success in your new challenge.

The winds of change seldom blow light and it is also time for this old hack to hang up his keyboard and pass the baton to another budding Hemingway. After two years as Editor, I will be retiring at the end of the year and hopefully someone else will take up the role. If I was going to sell this role, I would say that in the last two years of being Editor, I have had the greatest amount of fun creating the Hoggit each month, I’ve gotten to meet and know many good, nice people with interesting stories to tell and I’ve become part of the fabric of the Chapter, seen it at its best and its worst. Through all that it has given me a great deal of pleasure and just a little pain, a fair trade. I would encourage that person out there thinking “I would love to give that a go…” to come forward, get your name on the ballot sheet for the AGM and get stuck in. I’m certainly glad I did it.

I will certainly not abandon the Chapter and will to serve as Andy’s assistant for 2015. I will also be on hand to offer a smooth transition to the new Editor and ensure the Hoggit continues as a quality publication, a standard set by my predecessors.

This month is November and today is the 11th which means it is Armistice Day, a day when we remember and pay homage to the fallen and although it is a day of remembrance, looking back, I always feel uplifted and optimistic about the future afterwards.

You’ve been fined! Ÿ Charmaine Till for not going to Hoggin’ the Bridge, and then asking Andy to collect her t-shirt and pin! Ÿ Barry Dickerson for going on a breakfast run to Southampton H-D on 4 wheels!

WANTED Snitches of quality to provide the Editor with evidence of fineable behaviour.

Anonymity guaranteed.

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Director’s Cut 2015 is within our sights and with that comes committee re election.

Only 1 member is actually stepping out of the circle but some side-stepping is likely.

So below are the required posts specifically but as always ALL posts are up for grabs. Do you think you can do better things for your chapter? Then get yourself nominated or nominate yourself for any committee role find a seconder & your nomination goes forward for voting by chapter members do it now!

Editor Safety officer Photographer Activities officer Membership Officer You will find also a reminder of the H.O.G. requirements for becoming a chapter member elsewhere in this issue please read. Some will be affected- the requirements are the same for Oxford as for any other chapter. The costs are set by each chapter but capped by H.O.G. By now you should have learned that from 2015 your Director will be Andy Spindlow . He has been a committee member for 9 years , Activities Officer, Road Captain & Asst.Director . He is well known in the world of HD and beyond as you will learn.

Assistant Director will be Ian Davis AKA Editor who has done a great job with our chapter magazine The Hoggit. He's very enthusiastic about all things Harley & I'm sure both Ian & Andy will make a good partnership. Many chapters do not get a magazine every month, some don't even have a magazine at all, our obligation is to provide 4 communications, emails, text message, printed form, all count! We have more than one method. It's up to YOU to do some homework too-it's there if you look and listen.

Ode to the Tax Disc It’s been a pain since 1921 Now from today it has gone Never again will it be seen In the bottom corner of you window screen No more stressed out men and women across the nation Searching for their Insurance Documentation Never again will we see A house turned upside down in search of an MOT And how many times have you had to look For the useless ubiquitous car log book It’s gone forever and it won’t be missed Goodbye to the Cars Tax Disc And it’s a great thing I must say Saving millions for the poor DVLA Now those over worked Swansea souls Can redirect what’s saved to fill the potholes And saving forests of trees and lots of stress For the car tax is now paperless Cos how many times on the first day of the month Have you had to catch an over priced bus Stood in the queue waiting in line Because you failed to do your tax on time And now are far too frightened to take the risk Of driving without a current tax disc Because now we are in the precarious position Where the police have number plate recognition Unlike my dad who used a beer mat Gone are the days you’d get away with that Like most things now you can do it on line It’ll save you the hassle and it’ll save you the time Of standing in an endless post office queue Because most of them have been closed down too And I’ve torn it in half so many times Trying to detached it along the perforated lines So good bye and good riddance you will not be missed

Mike Gary

The planned pre AGM meal at the Spread Eagle Pub will no doubt be a pleasant experience the pub has been used many many times by local members,committee inc. disappointment has yet to be experienced ,the cost £16.95 the time 6 pm places are now limited and last minute bookings can't be added so please act now or miss out.

So this is my penultimate contribution to our magazine as Director, we would like to hear your stories of this year’s adventures, rides, etc. Send your article/photos etc. to editor@oxfordukchapter.co.uk try to make a contribution, it's your chapter not someone else's you only get out what you put in if that's 0 you could do better surely.

rieve ~Cy G

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Well, I hope you all had a good time at your Halloween Party and enjoyed an explosive evening at the store with our fireworks.

STAFF (EX. STAFF) NEWS Adam & Kym got married in July and both decided to work nearer to home – Adam working for KIA in Swindon and Kym following a career in medicine with a job at a Doctors Surgery in Marlborough. Kym has recently announced that she is expecting their first child together due in June.

We thought we’d found a replacement for Kym, but that hasn’t worked out so as we go to press we are looking for a Clothing Sales Assistant. Adam’s replacement Zoltan has hit the ground running as in a previous life he worked for a Harley-Davidson dealer in Hungary, his English is improving daily, it’s much better than my Hungarian! Jonny did a great job covering while we found Zoltan. He’s now back in the showroom and looking forward to taking all your deposits on whatever you fancy as your new ride for 2015. Don’t be shy.

Mike wanted more weekends with his better half and has taken a job working Monday to Friday at the University, so in the fullness of time we will find a worthy replacement.

BUILDING NEWS We had a recent visit from a chap from the Highways agency with a view to making recommendations for future refurbishment plans. His only concern was the entrance out onto the main road (the left hand side as you look from the showroom). We have agreed that if it would have a positive effect to the planning then we could operate with the single entrance from Fox Lane. Progress is being made, albeit slowly. Updates will be announced as they happen. Computer generated drawings of the proposed new look are on the bar in store.

CHAPTER DIRECTOR NEWS We would like to officially announce Andy Spindlow as our new Chapter Director and our new Assistant Chapter Director will be Ian Davis. We have also taken the decision to install a 2 year Directorship in the hope of continued support and stability within our Chapter. Please join me in congratulating and supporting both Andy and Ian!

At the AGM at December’s Chapter night all Chapter committee members effectively step down, with the following exceptions: Director & Assistant Director.

Any member who wishes to take up a role must be proposed by a Chapter member, sign the proposal form and have it sent to the Secretary at least seven days prior to the AGM ( Tuesday 2nd December) Forms can be downloaded from the website or requested from the Secretary. In the case of more than one applicant per role, a members’ vote takes place. Only full & associate members can vote. Guests may not propose or vote.

“Vacant” roles are subject to the same rules as roles where the incumbent wishes to be re-elected. It is a pre-requisite that all committee members are members of H.O.G. Director & Assistant Director for 2015 have been appointed by the dealership.

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October’s Saturday Breakfast Club was held at the H Cafe and just seven attended, which was a bit light, but then there were a few of us at H-D HQ on a Media course, so we missed out. The feedback I got was good, so we may do this venue again.

Thanks to those who made the effort, I look forward to seeing more of you at the November Breakfast Club meeting at the later time of 10.00am.

The Crown Inn at Broad Hinton specializes in biker breakfasts and is a really nice ride out through some picturesque villages and great roads. From Oxford, the A420 to J15 , through Wroughton is quite good, From Newbury, head to Marlborough and then via Avebury.

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Who: Oxford Chapter HOG Rifle Shoot (roughly 1/2 day or about 3 hours or so) What: ‘Live’ Rifle Shoot - with .22 calibre non-scoped target rifles onto paper targets at 25 yards, shooting prone only (i.e. lying down on a mat on the carpeted floor) Where: the Chinnor Rifle and Pistol Club (indoor all-weather range); Benton Drive, Chinnor, Oxon.

Postcode: OX39 4DP When: Saturday 15 Nov (If more than 10 are interested, we can try for another session on Saturday Nov 29.

How: Groups of 10 per ½-day session (half will shoot while half receive outfitting, i.e. rifle selection, and basic training); anyone with long hair is recommended to tie it back.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - ESSENTIAL TO PARTAKE: - 1- Participants must sign a guestbook which also confirms that they are NOT knowingly a prohibited person under Section 21 of the Firearms Act (See below *) - 2- Any extra purchased ammo must be shot on the day; no one will be allowed to leave the club with any live ammunition.

Cost: £15 per shooter What is included: - Safety talk and 1:1 tuition on the firing point, if needed or identified by the Range Officer - Q&A session before shooting - Day Guest Membership (for insurance purposes) - Range Fee - A block of 25 rounds of live .22cal ammo - Personally shot targets to keep (officially scored if desired) - Use of club equipment (target rifle, earmuffs, mat, jacket, sling or other rifle support) - Each shooting ‘detail’ (or ‘session’) will be about ½ hour long to shoot 13 rounds (shots/bullets) - Hot tea/coffee and Danish pastry on arrival - One group of 5 will shoot, while the other five will receive coaching or fitting out with equipment - The Red Lion pub is within a 5-minute walking distance On site amenities: - All-weather, indoor, heated, 25-yard firing range with five shooting lanes; one unisex toilet; plenty of offstreet level asphalt car/bike private parking; coffee/tea making facilities.

If enough HOG members are interested, CRPC may also give a demonstration of CRPC club members shooting other firearms, i.e. Cowboy-style .38cal under-lever rifle and/or black powder .44cal 1800s-style revolver. CRPC club website: www.targetshooters.org * Section 21 of the Firearms Act (excerpt):

- A person who has been sentenced to imprisonment, detention or corrective training for a term of three years or more, is permanently prohibited from having any firearms or ammunition in their possession. This means for life and includes all firearms, even air weapons.

A person sentenced to imprisonment, detention or corrective training for a period of over three months but less than three years is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition for five years from date of release.

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Since many Oxford H.O.G. members enjoyed clay pigeon shooting with shotguns this year, we now have the chance to try target rifle shooting. Did you know that shooting a .22 calibre prone target rifle is far easier than a shotgun to begin with?

A number of HOG members asked me if they could try rifle shooting at the Chinnor Rifle and Pistol Club where I am a member. Its men and women members range from 8 to over 80. CRPC is an indoor target club licensed by the Home Office, is regularly inspected by the police and military, is affiliated with the National Rifle Association and is run by volunteers.

The first HOG shoot is on Sat Nov 15 from 10am, lasting about 3 hours, and possibly also Nov 29 if more Oxford HOG members in groups of 10 per day want the chance to try rifles. CRPC can take 10 trial shooters per session, since it has five lanes on the range. We will shoot in two alternating groups of five.

It is not a quick-fire competition; slow is the new fast. There is some loose talk of a ‘gentlemen’s wager’ for best score on the day, but there could be other informal competitions for, say, tightest group of shots, best lady’s score, etc. This will be interesting as all the rifles will have ‘open’ or ‘iron sights’ - a peep hole at the rear and a ring at the front/muzzle (not scopes with cross-hairs).

Rifles vary tremendously in size and power, but one of the easiest ways to ‘have a go’ is with a local rifle club. Shooting a .22 calibre target rifle from a prone (lying down) position is not nearly as physically challenging as shooting clay pigeons holding up a heavy shotgun.

For a start you don’t have to hold up the weight of the rifle.

You will be lying on your stomach on a mat on a carpeted floor in a heated indoor firing range. The front of the rifle will be supported by a ‘rest’.

Some HOG members have asked about recoil, or the amount of punch on your shoulder after each shot. You could shoot a .22cal target rifle all day with a T-shirt on with no bruises. The modern definition of ‘small bore’ is generally accepted to be any bullet less than 0.223-inch in diameter.

A .22cal bullet measures 0.22-inch in diameter, smaller than most pencils. But don’t be deceived; it still has a range of more than a mile.

Did you know there are thousands of local small-bore rifle clubs in the UK set up since 1903 after the Brits got whooped during the Second Boer War in 1899? * Due to our poor shooting, the UK Parliament encouraged local communities to establish ‘Miniature (small-bore) Rifle Clubs’. This was essentially to train up members of the public, youngsters and any amateur shooters, to become good shots with inexpensive rifles and ammunition, before those skills were needed in another war.

The Marquis of Salisbury, then the PM, made a speech stressing the need to create civilian rifle clubs throughout the land so that "without stirring from their homes the people of this country shall be able to practice rifle shooting so that

when danger comes there shall be a force which no enemy could despise".

It obviously did the trick, because in the more than 100 years of the Olympic Games, British shooters have won more than 100 medals, using air and live-round ammo, and with pistols, rifles and shotguns. In other words, we’re ****** good at it!

The HOG plan at the moment is to hear a brief intro by CRPC folks at the Nov 11 HOG club meeting to more fully explain and to hopefully have a bit of a ‘show and tell’ also of the equipment to be used. The law says that only rifle club full members can shoot calibres greater than .22, so we are restricted to .22.

Nine HOG members already signed up on the October club night for the Nov 15 shooting date. CRPC can cope with 10 trial shooters per morning session. But if more HOG members want to have a go, CRPC will also try to make Sat Nov 29 available to Oxford HOG also.

For £15, HOG members have the chance to shoot 25 rounds during a roughly 3-hour session, divided into shorter time periods. Instruction will be given, and there will be a coach or instructor by your side on the firing range for 1:1 help. More rounds can be shot if time allows on the day. Extra ammo can be purchased at £8, £5, or £4 per 50 depending on type purchased.

Al Shriver

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Well here we are again and its already November, I cant believe where the time goes!

What a busy October we had, starting with Ride To The Wall. A very moving occasion as always.

The Military Wives sang but sadly no fly past this year as there was too much low cloud. This cleared however giving us a sunny ride home.

On Sunday 12th Oct it was Brightonia,seven of us rode down in good weather and managed to leave just before the rain set in.

On the 16th Oct it was the open night at the Dealership it was well attended and we all had a great night seeing the launch of the new 2015 bikes On the 18th three of us attended a HOG training day at the Harley Headquarters, very informative it was too.

On the 19th oct it was Hoggin the Bridge. We met up with a few Thames Valley Chapter members and stopped off at Leigh Delamere and seemed to attract a few more various bikes about 30 in all felt a bit like the Pied Piper!

We had a great day at Chepstow, the weather was incredible for the time of year.

On the 25th Oct it was the LOH lunch at The Pelican Froxfield. This turned out to be very popular with about 32 people turning up which was great! We had 2 guests from Chester, Charles and Diane who had come down for the LOH training day on the Sunday. Must say I was very impressed she had only just picked up her new bike ( a Glide) the day before and was a much bigger bike than she was used to and she rode all the way from Chester, so they came along too.

On 31st Oct we had our Halloween Party, it was a great night everyone arriving in some very impressive costumes, it was quite difficult recognising some people! DJ Rob was at his best as per usual all great fun. I would like to just say a very big thank you to Ian and Tamara for all the hard work they put in organising it and all the little extras that made it so good!

Dec 6th we are having a Skittles night at the Conservative Club in Cowley.

Dec 9th it is the AGM and we will be going to the Spread Eagle first for a xmas meal, if you haven’t already booked let us know asap Next year.

A date for your diary 14th Feb 2015 we are having a 60's night Valentines Ball at the Four Pillars Hotel.

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Date & Time

Event

Organiser

November 11th @ 7.30 pm

Chapter night/

Cy Grieve

November 15th @ 10am

Saturday Breakfast Club at The Crown Inn, Broad Hinton, Wilts

Just turn up

November 15th

Shooting at Chinnor Rifle & Pistol Club

Al Shriver

November 19th

Wednesday Club

Paul Farmer

November 29th @ 12.30

LoH Lunch & Christmas Fayre

Tamara Davis

December 6th

Skittles night at Cowley Conservative Club

Andy Spindlow

December 7th

Reading Christmas Toy Run

Andy Spindlow

December 9th @ 7.30 pm

Chapter night & AGM/Dinner at Spreadeagle at 6.oo pm

Cy Grieve

December 17th

Wednesday Cub

Paul Farmer

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October has come and gone and I feel it has been one of my busiest months as LoH officer despite being on holiday for the first 2 weeks of the month. Our lunch which was held at the Pelican Inn in Froxfield, was booked for 10 became 20 the evening before and turned into a bumper 32 members attending on the day. It was a memorable lunch not just because of the numbers, which was great so thank you to all those who came, but also because the venue was terrific.

We were made to feel really welcome despite the unexpected rise in numbers which did not appear to faze them at all and the food was excellent and well served in good time. I was moved to contribute a write up on Trip Advisor on the excellence of this pub.

Next LoH lunch will be at the Fownes Hotel, Worcester right in the heart of the City’s Victorian Christmas Fayre.

Fownes Hotel, City Walls Road, Worcester.

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This was followed with an excellent LoH training day at Harley Davidson Head office in Oxford. This was a day to share experiences and ideas with each other and find out how the “other half lived”. Thanks to Marjorie Rae for organising this.

Following this Ian and I were plunged into a week of preparation for the planned Halloween Party which was held at Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Hall in Wootton.

A very big thank you to my dear husband for all his hard work (I have to say that), to Rosemarie and Andrew, Charmaine and Neville and their lovely lad Alistair and Cy for all their hard work decorating the hall, laying the tables and preparing the food. I am not sure how we would have managed without them. And to our very special DJ Rob Paston whose music always takes something ordinary and turns it into something special. This of course became quite magical when the real heroes’ of the evening began to arrive, you the guests, dressed in an awesome array of costumes, which left us all breathless with admiration. Many, many thanks to all those who came and made this an evening to remember, see you next Halloween.

The T-Shirts with Oxford Chapter rockers printed on the back (see below) have arrived and are now for sale. We have sold out of 3XL, but all other sizes are available. £27.00 each.

Remember I still have caps with “Oxford UK Chapter” on them for sale at £17.00 We also have some new bar towels for £9.50 each and New logo small Chapter flags at £25.00 each.

So what’s next? On the 29 November 2014 we are going to the Victorian Christmas Fayre in Worcester. We have lunch tables booked for 12.30pm at the Fownes Hotel, City Walls Rd, Worcester WR1 2AP Phone: 01905 613151. This is a lovely Christmas Street Fayre and does have a wonderful atmosphere. Can you please let me know in good time if you would like to come. I look forward to seeing a great crowd for our last LoH outing of the year.

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Bloody Bikers!

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Oxford Chapter Halloween Party

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New for 2015

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Who says the art of communicating is dead?

C CIRCUS MAXIMUS 18th - 20th September 2015 at the Llangollen Pavilion nestling in the glorious Clwydian range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fantastic Venue close to town centre with hotels & guest houses

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We have now confirmed all four of the checkpoints for 2015.

Following this year's event, it was agreed we needed something substantial at the finish point for 2015. We have secured a venue that will provide free camping, secure bike park, a hog roast, bar and live music till late. We are also expecting the air ambulance to fly in so you can see where your money is going. If you want to do a complete loop you can camp up on the Friday and take all day to do what would then be approximately 140 miles.

Alternatively you start at your nearest checkpoint, do as many as you want and head for the finish point at your own pace.

Checkpoint details will start going out shortly to those who have already entered.

This year Paul Farmer, Steve Price, Bounce and I completed the “County” from start to finish. It was a superb day’s riding and something that we should support more given that the Air Ambulance is such a good cause to support. Next year the event will be bigger and more interesting and I will certainly be taking part. Any takers?

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Chapter Membership What is it?

Joining the H.O.G. Oxford UK Chapter: A polite reminder of membership requirements Members of the chapter agree to abide by the Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters and must sign the annual membership application form which contains the membership Release, Chapter Operating Policy and Code of Conduct.

Oxford UK Chapter membership runs from January to December. The cost for new members joining after September is reduced but for the months remaining in the year you will still be entitled to all Chapter member benefits.

All Chapter members must have a current and active H.O.G. membership. With the purchase of a new Harley-Davidson, you should automatically receive one year’s free H.O.G.® membership. If you buy a used Harley-Davidson through the Originals program, ask your Dealer for your H.O.G.® membership . Once you have your H.O.G.® membership number you will be able to join any H.O.G.® Chapter. (Please be aware that if at any time your H.O.G.® membership expires you also cease to be a member of the chapter. All costs for joining are limited by H.O.G. But set by the chapter .

Here are some of the Chapter benefits you could enjoy: Oxford UK Chapter Membership Card A varied programme of ride-outs and social events.

Discounts on parts, motorcycling clothing and accessories at our sponsoring dealership: Oxford Harley-Davidson.

Access to Chapter social events.

Access to the members section of the Oxford UK Chapter Website.

A Chapter newsletter in printed form or via email.

Access to the Chapter's on-line photo gallery and downloading facility.

Opportunities to assist with Chapter operations and management as a Chapter officer.

A regular monthly Chapter night meeting for members and guests.

Summer BBQ .

Advanced tickets for our joint venture The South of England Rally (SOfER), the largest H.O.G. rally in the southern UK. All riders, non-riders and pillion passengers who are members of H.O.G. are welcome to join Oxford UK Chapter. Associate membership of H.O.G. still counts but you need to be sponsored by a full H.O.G. Member . You will then be issued with your own H.O.G number Multiple H.O.G. Chapter Memberships.

Any Member may join as many H.O.G. Chapters as they wish . However membership of a H.O.G. Chapter other than Oxford UK Chapter may impact the member’s eligibility of becoming a Chapter Officer. If the Member is also a a Primary or Secondary Officer of The Chapter then they must not operate as a Primary or Secondary Officer of another H.O.G. Chapter, unless the Primary Officers of both or all Chapters concerned agree to the arrangement.

If you ride your own Harley Davidson motorcycle you must have your own H.O.G no. to be an active member of any chapter .

Guests of Oxford UK Chapter.

Guest Policy: Guests not accompanied by a fully paid up Member of the Chapter may attend Open meetings or events and may attend Closed meetings or events for a maximum of 3 times total , becoming a full member will then be expected .

Guests have no voting rights at the AGM or where necessary voting takes place ,they must be accompanied by a fully paid up member of Oxford Chapter at the AGM. At all other meetings, events or ride outs Guests MUST be accompanied by a fully paid up member of H.O.G. and The Chapter.

If a Guest is a pillion on any ride out they must sign an event release form before the ride out leaves. All regular guests must sign a release form and where the applicable annual fee has been paid a guest card will be issued.

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Committee Meetings.

Committee Meetings will be held throughout the year to discuss and plan the day to day running of The Chapter. The Committee Meetings will be held monthly. Committee Meetings will be attended by either: i. The Chapter Director and The Chapter Primary Officers only. ii. The Chapter Director with The Chapter Primary and Secondary Officers. iii. The Chapter Director with The Chapter Primary and Secondary Officers plus anyone from The Membership providing they are fully paid up members of H.O.G. and The Chapter.

Chapter members, other than Primary and Secondary Officers of The Chapter may only attend Committee Meetings as an observer.

At every Committee Meeting detailed minutes must be taken by the Chapter Secretary or an appointed representative of the Secretary. Minutes of Committee Meetings will be made available to Members upon request and published online in the Members Only area of The Chapter website.

Chapter Accounts. The Treasurer of The Chapter will make accounts available prior to the AGM where a full set will be available for every Member of The Chapter present. A full set of accounts will be made available online in the members only section of the website.

In a nutshell…

If you are not a current member or associate member of H.O.G., You are not a member of the Chapter.

Guests may only attend three closed events before they are required to become a Chapter member.

A message from our Secretary/Membership Secretary: We currently have 120 members Please, if anyone changes their contact details, address, e-mail address, etc let me know on membership-sec@oxfordukchapter.co.uk

Decem Annos Ministerii Remember, you may be entitled to an award for 10 year’s unbroken service to the Chapter. The criteria are: Ÿ A member or guest of a member who has been with the Chapter since 2004 or before. Ÿ Must be continuous service If you believe this is you, please let a member of the committee know. If we don’t hear from you, we’ll assume you do not qualify.

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Oxford UK Chapter Committee 2014

Cyril Grieve Director

Andy Spindlow Assistant Director

Charmaine Till

Charmaine Till

Tamara Davis

Photographer

Membership Secretary

Loh/ Merchandise Officer

Donna Rothwell

Ian Davis Editor

Treasurer Webmaster

Secretary

Jack McCaigue

Director Assistant Director Secretary Treasurer Webmaster Editor Photographer Membership Secretary Ladies of Harley Officer Head Road Captain Dealer Representative Safety Officer Activities Officer Merchandise Officer

Paul Farmer

Geoff Kirby

TBA

Ian Ward

Head Road Captain

Dealer Representative

Safety Officer

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