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DFW HOG
Bedford, Texas
Chapter #4961

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Message from the Chapter Director, Kenneth Smith


My name is Kenneth Smith and I am Director of the DFW H.O.G. Chapter sponsored by Texas Harley-Davidson in Bedford, Texas.. I encourage you to ride your Harley, have fun and be safe.

Feel free to call or email me with ride suggestions or ideas for the chapter. My email address and telephone number are published in the chapter's newsletter.

The chapter has lots of activities planned for the month. Please check the calendar and your newsletter for the schedule and other information concerning the Chapter's activities.

Yours in Sport,

Kenneth Smith
Director
DFW H.O.G.
                       

Chapter Organization
Introduction

DFW HOG is a licensed chartered chapter of the national Harley Owners Group and is sponsored by Texas Harley Davidson. 

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DFW HOG
1839 Airport Freeway
Bedford, Texas 76021
817-267-2646

Chapter #4961

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Purpose

To engage in and promote responsible motorcycling activities for Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members by conducting chapter activities and encouraging participation in other H.O.G. events and other charitable activities. Chapter activities and operations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with a family oriented non-political philosophy.

Membership

Chapter membership is open to any person that provides proof of his or her current national H.O.G. membership. An expired National H.O.G. membership automatically terminates the Bedford Chapter membership and any associated memberships.  This means that you must show your current national HOG membership card to join or renew.

To join or renew, see the HOG representative at Texas Harley Davidson or the Membership Officer.  Dues are $20 per year. For more information on joining or renewing, see  How to Join or Renew your membership.

Contact the Chapter Secretary for membership information, change of address, etc. (Telephone on the back of the Newsletter).

Notice: The Officers of the DFW HOG Chapter hereby advise that any and all rides, runs, events and activities sponsored by this Chapter are solely intended for the benefit and participation of our current members and guests (limit one guest per member). Members are responsible for insuring that their guest has a properly executed release form on file with the Chapter. Nothing in this web site should be construed to mean that non-current, former members and/or members of the general public are invited to participate in these activities and/or ride motorcycles with this Chapter unless it is specifically so stated. No Chapter member may operate a motorcycle at a Chapter event or activity unless that member is legally licensed to do so and that motorcycle is properly licensed, inspected and insured. Members participate in any and all published activities and meetings at their own risk. The DFW HOG Chapter, its Officers and Sponsor assume no liability or responsibility for any persons, Chapter member or otherwise, at any ride or function.

Structure

The chapter is a perpetual, Not For Profit State of Texas Corporation. The name of the corporation is Bedford Chapter, Incorporated. The effective date of incorporation is February 27, 1997. The accounting period is the calendar year using the cash accounting method. The chapter is not tax exempt at either the state or federal level.
     

Chapter Officers
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Director: Kenneth Smith

The Director upholds the Chapter Charter and the chapter by-laws, conducts chapter meetings and coordinates chapter officer responsibilities.

 

Director
Kenneth Smith

Assistant Director: Jerry Presley

The Assistant Director assists with the the Director's duties and responsibilities.

 


Jerry Presley

Secretary: Patti Jo Newsom

The Secretary is responsible for the administrative needs of the chapter including:

  • Keeping the minutes of the general chapter meetings and the annual business meeting.
  • Ensuring that all chapter members are current H.O.G. members.
  • Keeping on file a Release Form of each member signed on an annual basis.
  • Keeping on file a signed copy of the Annual Chapter Membership Enrollment Form.
  • Submitting to H.O.G. the H.O.G. Chapter Charter Application and all other reports required by H.O.G.
  • Ensuring that all insurance requirements are met (including participant signatures to required release forms).
  • Ensuring proper completion and filing of injury reports.   

 


Patti Jo Newsom

Treasurer: Jim Lieber

The Treasurer is responsible for the chapter's finances including:

  • Collection and disbursement of chapter funds.
  • Reporting the financial transactions to the membership on a monthly basis.
  • Submitting an annual financial report to H.O.G.
  • Compliance with all revenue recording and reporting requirements.

 


Jim Lieber

Activities Officer: Mike O'Dell

The Activities Officer is responsible for the scheduling, coordination and administration of chapter events.

 


Mike O'Dell

LOH Director: RaDonna Wint

The LOH Co-Directors are responsible for encouraging women members to take an active part in chapter activities and for planning and conducting LOH sponsored chapter events.


RaDonna Wint

Safety Officer: John Woolley

The Safety Officer is responsible for providing chapter members with general safety information and information relating to the availability of rider training.

 


John Woolley

Editor: Michael Fox

The Editor is responsible for assembling and organizing written, oral and electronic material for chapter publications, e.g., newsletters, press releases and that all chapter publications are approved by the sponsoring dealer prior to publication.


Michael Fox

Historian: Richard Smiddy

The Historian is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a written account of the chapter's history, including officer positions, chapter activities and membership levels.

 

David Offutt
Richard Smiddy

Photographer: Bill Farley

The Photographer is responsible for obtaining and organizing chapter photographs for use in the chapter's publications and history albums.

 


Bill Farley

Webmaster: Jerry Presley

The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the chapter's web site.

 

 


Jerry Presley

Membership Officer: Michelle Unruh

The Membership Officer is responsible for the administrative needs of the chapter related to member enrollment and renewal:

  • Ensures that all chapter members have a current national HOG membership.
  • Enrolls new members into the chapter.
  • Renews memberships.
  • Works with the chapter secretary to maintain accurate membership records.
  • Ensures that each member has a signed "Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release" on file with the Chapter.
  • Completes the quarterly membership change report and submits to national H.O.G.

      


Michelle Unruh

Pride Patch Officer: Dan Vincent

The Pride Patch Officer is responsible for maintaining all Pride Patch records and awards.

 


Dan Vincent

Road Captains

The Road Captains are responsible for conducting the chapter's rides including planning the routes, providing pre-ride information and leading the chapter rides.
       

Bill Farley

Dan Vincent
David Offutt
David Offutt

Jerry Presley

Jim Lieber

John Crisler

John Woolley

Kenneth Smith

Martin Fannon

Michael Fox

Mike O'Dell

Richard Smiddy

Sherry Andrewson

Steve Barham

Sture Lindgren

Tom Griffith

 

          

 


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