New Members Welcome
Welcome New Member
Congratulations on joining the Mat-Su Alaska HOG Chapter 1836. There are many activities for you to participate in as a member of this chapter. Call the HOG Hotline to get the latest information or review the chapter Calendar and bi-monthly newsletter for future activities. Be a regular at the chapter meetings to help give suggestions for future events, check the calendar for the next scheduled meeting.
Events to watch for:
1. Denali Patch Program: Get a Denali Passport to track your points as you attend meetings, volunteer to help, cruises and other events. 25 points is all you need to attain your Denali Patch.
2. Rides: We have a variety of scheduled rides to choose from; including weeknights, weekends, and some overnight events starting in May to the end of September. For the regular weeknight night rides we meet at Denali H-D at 6:00 p.m. with a full tank of gas for a group cruise to a designated destination. There is a route and safety briefing at 6:30. The group leaves the dealership at 6:45 sharp and the cruise is about one hour long. We sometimes go to a restaurant, a park for a BBQ, dessert runs, brown bags, etc. We separate riders into groups that suit their riding experience and speed preference.
3. Chapter sponsored Poker Runs and fund raisers. Most events have a split-the-pot/ poker run type activity to help pay for prizes and other expenses incurred. This gives members a chance to help the club while one lucky person gets half the pot to pay for the dinner or buy some new chrome. Most activities also have door prizes.
4. There typically will be three or four long organized group rides each year. The rides take you through the Alaska countryside anywhere from Homer to Fairbanks. Information & times for these rides will be provided via e-mail, hot line, and web site updates
5. Unofficial group rides will take you to Rally’s, memorials, campouts, and many other destinations. Members are encouraged to organize unofficial rides on their own – call some of your new found friends up and invite them on a ride.
6. Winter activities include parties, socials and other events to bring members together during the non-riding season to keep friendships, memories and stories alive.
7. Safety seminars will be taught by chapter officers to help all members’ keep current on helpful information. We have Road Captain training classes as well as Group Riding Instruction. These classes are recommended for all skill levels to either learn or brush up on your skills. You will lean how to ride safely in a group, hand signals, etc. New member orientation is included in the Group Riding Instruction Classes.
8. Receive our bi-monthly newsletter electronically. Provide your e-mail address to receive weekly updates and a full color electronic newsletter. Members not having e-mail may pick up their copy at Denali Harley Davidson.
9. Join our E-Mail list. The purpose of this chapter member only E-Mail list is to inform you of upcoming chapter events, schedule changes, etc. Don’t worry, you won’t be inundated with mail. Jokes and junk mail are not allowed. Send a note to info@matsuakhog.org and ask to be added to the e-mail list if you don’t start receiving the e-mails after becoming a member.
E-Mail “Code of Etiquette” for Chapter 1836
• You have to request to be on the list before your name will be sent to the officers within the chapter (either by providing your email address when you sign up or sending an email to us.).
• This list will not be shared with others.
• We will try to keep the information interesting or useful, (We don’t want this to turn people off and regret that they joined it.)
11. Your help is requested. Volunteer to help at chapter sponsored events. This is a great way to get to know other chapter members and ear points towards your Denali Patch.
Welcome again to the Mat-Su Alaska HOG Chapter. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting or event. If you have any questions, ask or send one of the officers a note and they will get an answer for you.
