THE DRESSER NEWS

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Volume 34, Issue 1 Published Since 1977 February 2010

Spring Rally in Newburgh NY, May 12-15, 2010 The Pierpoints and Rogers are hosting the Spring Rally in Newburgh, NY on May 12-15, 2010. We will be staying at the Ramada Inn in the beautiful lower Hudson Valley near the West Point Military Academy. We have some of the most beautiful riding roads and countryside in the Northeast. Spring will be here and everything will be green again. Over the last twenty years the four of us have often said we would like to host a rally in our area, and it is finally happening now that three out of four of us are retired. This is the first rally of the year, and we look forward to a great response. We will be touring West Point and its Museum, visiting Orange County Choppers’ great store/showroom with their theme bikes, going on two scenic rides, one to Baer’s HD in Hawley, PA and another to O’Toole’s HD in Wurtsboro, NY. We will also be visiting the Purple Heart Hall of Honor, and The Trotters (Harness Racing) Museum. There are a lot of points of interest in the area, and we have set up maps/directions for optional trips on your own to the Brotherhood Winery, Franklin D. Roosevelt Home/Museum, Culinary Institute of America, Vanderbilt Mansion, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet Center, and beautiful ride routes through the Catskill Mountains and lower Hudson Valley, to Cold Spring, NY across the river, and to Harriman State Park and Perkins Memorial Drive Overlook. We look forward to showing you our ‘neck of the woods’ and enjoying the camaraderie of seeing each of you again. Ride safe. George & Ineke Pierpoint and Joe & Eileen Rogers

STUFF FROM Jan & Eileen

Membership cards are issued when you join,

you no longer receive a new one each year. If

you lose yours it can be replaced.

We thank those that brought door prizes.

Replacement name tags are available for

$8. If yours needs repair please see Jan.

Please update email address & Phone #’s

any time you have a change.

Separate checks are not required for rally

fees, raffle tickets & dues. You can use one

check.

Dues can be paid in advance for as long as

you want. $25 per year

The Dresser News is published by The International Harley Dressers Touring Association, Inc. Advertising in the Dresser News is free to all members. Please mail / email articles, pictures and for sale/trade/wanted items in Microsoft Word format (if you don’t have word any format is ok). Member contributions are encouraged. We reserve the right to edit all submissions as needed for formatting. Please send all contributions to Jan at the address listed below. Please notify Millie about Sunshine & Sympathy info.

Corporate Address Sunshine & Sympathy Trustees Harley Dressers Barbara Megee Joe & Jan Travis 865-607-1422 1549 Cherry Brook Drive P.O. Box 82 Joe & Eileen Rogers 845-623-4914 Dandridge, TN 37725 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 Rally Trustees 865 607-1422 804-224-0537 George & Ineke Pierpoint 914-693-6921 dresserstrav@aol.com dressers_ sunshine@verizon.net Andy Ramult & Nancy Wrede 302-736-1659 Webmaster Laura McFadden Safety Officer Rich Feehan Jim & Jean Gagnon 440-796-3257

From The Trustees

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all

of you & your families that are having

medical problems or have lost loved ones.

On Eagle Wings

Kenneth Brooker

Passed Away December 1, 2009.

Welcome New Members

Tom & Naomi Sharer PA

Bill Hugelmeyer’s daughter Christine McLaurin is

now a Deputy in Bexar County Sherrifs Department J

Just a quick note to catch you up. First of all we

were very touched and happy to see the Harley

Dressers show up on Leonards 88th Birthday. He

had not been very well all summer but really

“perked up” after the Party. In October he went

back to the Doctor and is having trouble with

weakness & balance. Doc says heart surgery is

not possible at his age. We still get out for a meal

once in a while. Nancy Conrad

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Get your kicks in a Corvette on Route 66

I was fascinated with the article by Rose Daniels

about “Get your kicks on Route 66”. I drove that

route in June of 1964 in a brand spanking new

1964 Corvette, after graduating from the Univ. of

Buffalo (SUNY at Buffalo); and returned in late July

or early August of that year to report to active duty

as a new Ensign in the U.S. Navy.

I didn’t start in Chicago because I was coming

from Buffalo, but picked it up in St Louis where I

stopped overnight at a TEKE fraternity house - as

Ronald Reagan and myself were TEKEs !!!

I remember all those little towns through the Texas

panhandle, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, etc.,

and the songs that were written about them

( Tucomcari) by Jimmy Rogers and “Take it easy” by

the Eagles – “standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona” ( which came later); and, of course “

Get your kicks on Route 66”. I would love to do it again on my ’09 FLHX – in fact, it is on my

“Bucket List”.

I remember how surprised I was to find out that it could actually get “chilly” in some of those

southwestern towns, of altitude, on Summer nights in NM and AZ; and how hot it could be

during the day, especially in the desert. I remember buying a “puppy” on the top of a moun-

tain, somewhere near Albuquerque for $5 at a “Cherry Cider” stand on my return trip to Buf-

falo - a great but strange dog, that my Mom was sure had some “mountain lion” in him be-

cause he would sleep on the top of my Dad’s Pontiac convertible .

I remember taking 52 hours returning from CA to Buffalo, most of the way with this new

puppy, never stopping at a motel but pulling over and getting a few “winks” and walking the

dog.

I am thinking next year may be the last year that I might want to consider doing a ride like

that, but “who knows”. Can you forward this to Rose, or give me her contact information, so

I can find out how I could participate, and what time of year this great trip is held?

What memories a trip like this would have for me.

Thanks,

Dave Colbert

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A Note from George &

Ineke

A q u i c k

thought to the

membership per-

taining to the Toys

for Tots Holiday

Party held at the

Eisenhower Hotel

in Gettysburg,

Pennsylvania on

November 14 th,

2009.

Joe & Jan

Travis and Joe &

Eileen Rogers de-

serve a high tip of

the hat for the won-

derful party. The

l o d g i n g , t h e

weather, the food, the music, the staff, our members‟ camaraderie and the Toys for Tots mili-

tary personnel, were great beyond description. Ineke and I are so proud to belong to such a

wonderful organization.

Some facts about the history of Toys for Tots: The first toy donated to Toys for Tots in

1947 was a Raggedy Ann doll handcrafted by the wife of Toys for Tots founder, Colonel Bill

Hendricks. In 1948, Walt Disney designed the now famous Toys for Tots train logo. The train

logo was included in the first National Toys for Tots posters, which was also created by Walt

Disney. Children make up 19% of our nations‟ population but are 100% of America‟s future.

There are 13 million children living in poverty whose family can barely put food on the table,

much less buy gifts. Together we have made a difference in their lives!

In 1947, Toys for Tots began with a single local campaign in Los Angeles, California.

Now over 60 campaigns later, Toys for Tots has campaigns in 657 communities nationwide.

The program was started in Los Angeles in 1947 to provide Christmas toys to children disad-

vantaged as a result of World War II.

Thanks to the US Marine Corp., more than 188 million underprivileged children have

had their Christmas dreams come true in the past 61 years. To this I want to add that over the

years, our members have been a tremendous support to the Toys for Tots program and you all

deserve a humble pat on the back for the sacrifices you have made for this cause. I know our

support will continue.

Thank you, Ineke & George, proud members.

Some information credit on Toys for Tots facts to be given to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give” Sir Winston Churchill

(1874-1965)

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Longevity 2010

30 YEARS

February Vern & Carole Little

June Bob & Sally Pavinski

July Michael Black

Darrell & Susan Rexrode

25 YEARS

January Doug Lipert

John & Ardeth Sollers

June Pat Brindley

Jan Travis

July Fred & Rose Snair

August Jim & Barbara Magura

December Goldie & Glennadine Gouldman

20 YEARS

January Carole Mitchell

February Nick D’Apice

September Bob & Carolyn Kiefer

15 YEARS

January Dan & Marion Smith

Donna Leard

Susan Borden

February Bob McDonald

Frank Kelly

July Rick Dinger

September Morris & Judy King

October Gary & Pat Shunk

November Michael McFadden

December Marie Grogan

10 YEARS

January Ira & Nora Schwartz

Marty Anderson

July Karyn Franklin

Candy Ratzer

October Gene Snyder

November Randy & Pam Lee

5 YEARS

January Terry & Jonnie Malovich

Coach & Chicky Caramico

Fred & Jean Swain

George & Linda Hansen

April Bob Lis

December John & Doris Stoughton

www.harleydressers.com

Webmaster Laura

with Michael McFadden

Laura is posting rally pictures

on the Website. www.harleydressers.com

Please send copies of your DVD’s or VHS

tapes & digital pictures of Rallys & Christ-

mas parties to our Webmaster,

Laura McFadden

1917 Tuckahoe Road

Tyrone, PA 16686

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Spring Rally Newburgh, NY May 12-15, 2010 Ramada Inn, 1289 Route 300, Newburgh, NY 845-564-4500 Rooms on hold until Apr 12, 2010 ask for Harley Dressers Grp 0512 rate

$79 + tax including deluxe continental breakfast, Newburgh New York City North KOACampground P.O. Box 134D, Plattekill, NY 12568 Website: www.newburghkoa.com Phone: 845-564-2836 Rates: $51. - $65. depending on size, utility needs; 10% discount with KOA Value Card The campground is 10 miles north of the Ramada Inn, a mile off Route 32 (same road) Rally Fee: $50 per person, children over 12 $10, guests $5 additional

International Rally East Windsor,CT July 12-16, 2010 Clarion Inn, 161 Bridge Street, East Windsor, CT 860-623-9411

$85 + tax Rooms on hold until June 10, 2010 ask for Harley Dressers Grp rate

Campground, www.SodomMountain.com 223 South Loomis St, Southwick MA 413-569-3930

Rally Fee: $60 per person, children over 12 $10, guests $5 additional Fall Rally Pigoen Forge TN Late September 2010 4 days Hosts Tom & Nancy Hoerr Rally Fee: $50 per person, children over 12 $10, guests $5 additional

Please fill out rally form, and return with rally fee (Harley Dressers) & shirt size to:

Jan Travis 1549 Cherry Brook Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725

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Spring $50 single/$100 cpl ____Int’l $60 single/$120 cpl ____Fall $50 single/$100 cpl ____

Names__________________________________________Shirt Sizes____________

Guest Names_____________________________________Guest Sizes____________

# Attending_______ Enclosed $________

For info contact Jan & Joe Travis 865 607-1422 dresserstrav@aol.com www.harleydressers.com

Planned Rallys

PIKEVILLE, KY July 11-15 2011

We still need a host for Fall 2011

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Harley Dressers‟ 2009 Christmas Party, Gettysburg, PA

Once again we returned to the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg for our annual Dressers‟

Christmas Party. This year it was familiar as we drove up to the hotel, as we were here last

November and again this past July. It was warm and misty, but it didn‟t dampen the spirits

of our members who were looking forward to seeing dear friends and spending time together

in this beautiful area. We had 107 attendees this year, as well as five Young Marines and

two parents. Hal Camblin, US Marines Retired, officiated the presentation of colors as our

own Charlotte

Snyder sang

the national

anthem. Nick

D‟Apice gave

the blessing

before dinner.

As always,

our Dresser

members

brought many

beautiful toys

for the Ma-

rines‟ Toys

For Tots Pro-

gram. We

had a fleet of

bicycles do-

nated this

year, nine of

them! Our

Santa, Chuck

Weishorn,

was unable to

attend so Jean

Gagnon rose

to the occa-

sion to be

„Santa‟s

Helper‟, and shopped at the local Good Will and Dollar stores for her all red „helper‟

outfit. You see, we had children attending the party and we needed a Santa, or his

Helper (Jean), asap. It‟s always special to have family members attend, and we were

happy to welcome Gene Snyder‟s granddaughter, Lily, Brenda Coston‟s daughter and

her children Dennis and Emma, and Cecil King‟s brother TJ and his wife, Shirley.

Family and friends are always welcome to attend our Dressers‟ Christmas Parties. We

welcomed three new member couples who attended, Tracy & Ruth Walters from Do-

ver, DE, Tom Sharer & Naomi McNulty from State College, PA, and Tom & Betty

Oswalt from Dover, PA. We look forward to seeing you at our rallies in 2010. Thanks

to Jean Gagnon for her contribution of the beautiful holiday centerpieces she made for

each table and gave away. She placed a sticker on the seat bottom of one chair at each

table for the winner. Dottie and Skip Megee ran the 50/50, and Denny Drake won.

Denny donated $60. of his $160. winnings to Toys for Tots and the Young Marines

organization. Leonard Zimmerman from Boynton Beach, FL was the longest „rider‟.

We were happy to see you, Leonard, and appreciate your efforts to come such a long

way to be with your Dresser friends. George Pierpoint and Earl Reynolds, future rally

hosts, spoke about plans for their upcoming rallies in 2010. George & Ineke Pierpoint

will host the May 2010 Rally in Newburgh, NY, and Earl & Joyce Reynolds will host

the July 2010 Rally in East Windsor, CT. Hope to see you there!

We wish you and your families a blessed Christmas, and good health and safe riding in

2010!

Joe & Jan and Joe & Eileen

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FOR SALE

1980 FLHT With Sidecar Chariot Red $7000

Joanne Brooker 717-939-4933

Motorcycle Scrollings A great gift, awards.

Can be made to fit the occasion.

Paul La Fleur

21 Western Avenue,

Berlin, NH 03570-1012

Phone 603-752-4494

Email pmberlin@ncia.net

If you have an item for sale or trade send it to us

Order Your HARLEY DRESSERS LOGO JACKETS $75 including shipping (Association cost is $90)

Nylon, zippered, hooded, wind sealed waist & cuffs with pockets

10 inch Logo Patches are available for $45

Please fill out order form, and return with check (Harley Dressers) & jacket size to:

Jan Travis 1549 Cherry Brook Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725

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HARLEY DRESSERS (red) LOGO JACKET with NICK NAME on left front

Name______________________________________________________________

Nickname on front left: ___________________________(over) Ride with Pride

enclosed $_________ circle size S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

For info contact Jan & Joe Travis at 865 607-1422 dresserstrav@aol.com

Designs by Ed Lyons

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The Harley Dresser & Touring Association, Inc. *Revised January 2010

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE #1 - Amendment #3 - The disposition of the Association’s assets shall be made at the time of

the Association’s dissolution in accordance with the laws in effect in the state where the corporate trus-

tees reside. After all debts and expenses have been paid all remaining assets shall be donated to a

qualified exempt organization under IRS code 1954 section 501 (c) (3) or future revised US Law. The

membership shall have participation in selecting the recipients for the donations.

ARTICLE #2 - Amendment #3 - At any documented meeting of the Trustees (on-site, phone or internet)

three trustees shall constitute a quorum and a majority of those present and voting shall determine the

action of the Trustees, except that it shall require a unanimous vote of the trustees in the meeting to

remove any Trustee or member of the Association. Trustees have the right to abstain from voting on an

issue of conflicting interests.

*ARTICLE #3 - Amendment #4 - The Trustees shall designate a corporate director, a corporate secre-

tary/treasurer and two on-site field operation Trustees. The Trustees shall not incur any indebtedness

beyond the funds or assets actually in the treasury at the time. The Trustees may also appoint CPA’s,

Agents, Attorneys and such other assistants they deem necessary. The Trustees may also appoint con-

sulting advisors such as (Safety Officer, Ride Leaders, Rally Trustees, Sunshine Club) for the purpose of

assisting in the performance of Association functions. These consulting advisors are non-voting posi-

tions and shall incur no legal liability in their capacity.

ARTICLE #4 - Amendment #1- Records of all Trustee meetings and updated Association records shall be

kept.

ARTICLE #5 - Amendment #1- The Treasurer/Secretary shall receive and take care of the funds of the

Association, collect the membership dues, make such payments as are approved by the Trustees, and

render an account at the Annual Meeting and when requested by the Trustees.

ARTICLE #6 - Amendment #1- No Trustee shall receive any compensation except for legal expenses. Ap-

pointed agents or attorneys may be compensated, as the Trustees deem proper. Trustees also may be

compensated for reasonable expenses incurred in performing association business. Individual Trustee

expenses will be published with the annual financial report and available for member review at the an-

nual membership meeting.

ARTICLE #7 - Trustees have the right to abstain from voting on an issue of conflicting interests.

ARTICLE #8 - Amendment #2 - The term of service for a Trustee shall be until recalled by written vote of

two - thirds of the membership. A Trustee recall or voluntary termination request must be submitted by

letter to the corporate address. The remaining Trustees may appoint replacement trustees from inter-

ested applicants from the membership.

ARTICLE #9 - The Association shall consist of Couple Membership and Single Membership.

ARTICLE #10 - The Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any Trustee meet-

ing provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given at two previous Trustee

meetings.

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ARTICLE #11 - Amendment #1- Trustee meetings shall be held at such times, places and in what forum

the Trustees desire. The Annual Meeting shall be held at the International Rally.

*ARTICLE #12 - Amendment #1- Hosting Spring and Fall Rallies are the responsibility of the member-

ship. These rallyies are subject to guidelines set forth by the Trustees. At all Association functions, at

least one Trustee or an appointed Consulting Advisor for the event shall be present.

*ARTICLE #13 - Amendment #4 - Association Rallies and events are open to members and their guests

riding non Harley-Davidson FL Series motorcycles. Non-FL series riders may not participate in Bike/Light

Shows and Field Games. Member/co-member or guests riding non-FL series mororcycles are allowed to

ride in Group Rides.

BY-LAWS

BY-LAW #1 - Amendment #5 - The Association shall be non-sectarian and non-political, and its member-

ship shall be open to all owners of fully dressed Harley-Davidson FL series motorcycles. The Dresser

must not be chopped in any way and must be equipped with windshield, engine guard & saddlebags.

Pre-FL series Harley-Davidson Dressers and Dressers converted to three wheelers shall be reviewed by

the Chief Marshall and approved by the Trustees. The Trustees shall have the final decision on accep-

tance of any motorcycle into the Association, or as a rally participant.

*BY-LAW #2 - Applications for membership should be accompanied by a picture of your FL series

Dresser (if possible, include yourself). It may be used in the Association Newsletter, The Dresser News.

All Dressers must meet state of legal resident requirements for owners’ state inspection.

*BY-LAW #3 - Amendment #5 - The voting Trustees shall have general charge of the affairs of the Asso-

ciation and are the sole governing body of this Association. The Trustees shall consist of not less than

four members . The T rustees a re the D i rec to rs of th is Corporat ion.

BY-LAW #4 - It is understood by the membership that the Trustees are in no way responsible or liable for

personal or property damage to any member or guest during any Association function. Motorcycle tour-

ing can be inherently dangerous, and those participating in any Association event do so at their own

risk. It is understood by the membership that if the Association or any Trustee becomes the defendant

in litigation and receives a successful decision, the plaintiff will be liable for costs incurred by the defen-

dant. (The indemnification clause will be in effect.) The Trustees exercise the right to expel any member

or guest for misconduct or unsafe motorcycling.

BY-LAW #5 - Amendment # 1 - The purpose of this Association is to promote a form of fellowship and a

communication link among Harley-Davidson Dresser Enthusiasts, and to improve the general image of

motorcycling to the general public through our rally’s/functions each year.

BY-LAW #6 - Amendment #1- A widow/former member widow may remain a non-dues paying member

of the Association if they no longer own/ride an FL series motorcycle. A member/former member who

no longer owns/rides an FL series motorcycle may remain a dues paying member.