- Closed events are member only events. Members can invite one (1) guest to participate. Guests cannot outnumber members at a "closed" event.
- Open events are open to the public.
- 2011 Event Calendar:
- March 26th Cabin Fever Ride (Closed Event)
- April 9th Steak Fry (Open Event)
- May 7th CMA Run for the Son (Open)
- June 11th and 12th H.O.G. Overnight Ride (Closed Event)
- July 9th Ride to Amish Country (Closed)
- August 7th Bike and Car Show (Open Event)
- Sept. 5th MDA Telethon
- Sept. 11th H.O.G. Ride Shanksville Flight 93 Memorial (Closed Event)
- Oct 22nd H.O.G. Fall Foliage Ride (Closed)
- Dec. 4th H.O.G. Christmas Party (Closed Event)
- Members are encouraged to check the website, www.hogblog.blogspot.com.and the newsletter for date changes, additional events and dates and event details.
- Liquor liability coverage is not provided by the Chapter's general liability insurance coverage policy. Therefore, NO alcohol is bought or served by the Upper Ohio Valley H.O.G. Club.
- Members are encouraged to volunteer for event committees to help with the planning and organization of the club events. The Upper Ohio Valley H.O.G. is Your club, our Mission Statement, "To Ride and Have Fun", means that we all have to do our part to ensure that we all have fun, fun sometimes takes a little work or time. Membership input helps to make sure that we ALL live our Mission Statement.
- Volunteer Program
- 2011 Volunteer Program will give members who volunteer for an event the chance to earn points to be used to "purchase" merchandise that will be available at the annual Christmas party.
- Guidelines,,,,
- Regular monthly meetings 2 points per meeting, double oints for January thru April meetings.
- Attendance of committee meetings by committee members 1 point.
- Volunteer commitment of 4 hours, 2 points plus 1 bonus point.
- Volunteer commitment of 6-8 hours, 4 points plus 3 bonus points.
- Volunteer at an event without prior commitment, 1 point for every 2 hours.
- Recruit a new member to the Upper Ohio Valley HOG Club and receive 5 points.
- All new members will receive 5 points when joining. Serving on a committee during the 1st calendar year (Jan - Dec), volunteer points will be doubled.
- Volunteering for a Dealership event, 1 point for every 2 hours.
- Points "DO NOT" carry over from year to year. All unused points expire at the end of the calendar year.
- Member points "CAN NOT" be combined to purchase merchandise.
- Any questions regarding the Volunteer Program please contact Ernest Saunders.
- Christmas Party
- The annual Upper Ohio Valley H.O.G. Christmas Party will be held December 43rd this year. This event is a reservation only event (closed event). The reservation forms are mailed out the second week in October with and R.S.V.P. and must be returned to the Treasurer by Saturday, November 5th with a check or money order (made payable to the Upper Ohio Valley H.O.G.) to cover any costs as determined by the membership.
- There are volunteer gift exchanges for men and for women. The monetary limit to be determined by membership. Those who bring a gift will take home a gift.
- Club Picnic
- The club picnic will be determined subject to club budget and membership preference via vote each year.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
The Upper Ohio Valley H.O.G. has several events through the year that are "open" to the public. The profit from these events is used as operating capital for the club through the year to offset expenses such as postage, event insurance, rental of event sites and misc. expenses associated with motorcycle events. A percentage of the profit raised at these events goes to a local charity which is determined by the membership prior to the event.
