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SOARING EAGLE
DECEMBER 2020
Tucson Chapter Vol. 30 Issue 12
Director
Hellllllllllllllooooooooooooooooo, Tucson HOG!
Here we are in December! 2020 is coming to an end and what a Year it
has been - Oh My!
So Very Nice to see folks at the Tucson HOG Movie Night in the THD Parking Lot & Tucson HOG
Abbreviated General Meeting... Thank You!
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Thank You for YOU, Your Positivity, Your Kind & Generous Spirits & Tucson HOG Membership - You
Make the Difference!
Tucson HOG Chapter Membership renewal will be in January 2021 & after [this is new... we typically
start our Membership drive in October for the next year] New practice set by National HOG is that
local Chapter Membership will begin in January of the new year and the Membership paperwork is to
be signed with a 2021 date and not before...
So be prepared to:
Have your Tucson HOG Membership paperwork and dues [$27.00 cash or check] ready to turn in on
our New Year's Day Ride - 1/1/2021
Turn your Tucson HOG Membership paperwork and dues in as Tucson HOG travels to the Yuma
Winter Round Up - 1/15 - 1/18/2021
OR send in/drop off your Membership and dues to:
Tucson HOG Membership
c/o Tucson Harley Davidson
7355 North I-10 East Frontage Road
Tucson, Arizona 85743
Your National HOG Membership is to be current to be a local Chapter Member - Be in touch with any
questions you have or further information you may want. A great deal of this is new and ever
changing & we are doing our best to keep up and inform you...
Your Tucson HOG 2021 Officers have a great deal planned and so look forward to seeing all of our
plans through and More...
Thank You for your patience & understanding as we navigated and continue to navigate this moment
in time - that means a great deal and is very much Appreciated...
As you close out 2020 and prepare for the New Year, 2021, the Absolute Best to You & Yours.
Be Safe...
Be Well...
PEACE!
Ramona
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Assistant Director
Hello Tucson Hog,
December is here and I would like to wish
everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe out there.
It was great being able to see all of you at the November general meeting; hopefully we will be able to
continue these soon.
So come on out and join the rides!!!
If you have any ideas for rides please let us know.
Ride safe and have fun!
T-BIT
Assistant Director
On Steel Horses we Ride…
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Secretary
Hello Tucson HOG!
Wow, we made it to December!! I know this year has been an
unusual one but rather than focus on anything negative I’d like to count my
blessings. This year I was honored to serve as your secretary for the
second year and although I didn’t get to do as much as last year, I was
happy for the opportunity. I feel blessed to know so many wonderful HOG
members and I’ve really missed those of you I had a chance to get close
to in the past couple of years. Thank you all for supporting the second
annual backpack drive and donating to a great cause. There is no way it
would have been possible without your donations and without our Director
Ramona encouraging me to share my idea and supporting me every step
of the way. Thank you for everything Ramona!
This year I was promoted at my place of employment and my eldest daughter blessed me with an
amazing little grandson that I adore. For these reasons I can’t say this year was a bad one and I
invite you all to look at the brighter side of things. Don’t focus on the bad; don’t allow the things
around you ruin your day. Instead let us spread cheer like wildfire!
Merry Christmas to you all,
Jessica aka Buns
Treasurer
Happy holidays and happy New year to all my HOG friends and family.
I hope this newsletter finds everybody in good spirits and in good health.
Cooler weather is upon us finally great time to get out there and ride.
Hope to see you all out there, have a wonderful new year.
Ray
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L.O.H.
HELLO TUCSON HOG
Welcome to the final month of 2020. Merry Christmas, Feliz
Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year, Yom
Kippur (sorry if I missed any big ones).
Let us hope that 2021 will be a better year for finances, friends, riding, socializing, meetings, and just
being US.
January will bring the HOG Roundup in Yuma and I look forward to that, hope you will be there.
I will be trying to figure out what LOH will be able to accomplish next year, so if you have any ideas,
please let me know.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF NATIONAL/TUCSON HOG, and you are FEMALE YOU ARE A
MEMBER OF LOH AS WELL. If you have not signed up for the National LOH, see what you can do
about getting your pin, but you don't have to have it to join in any of the activities/socials. ALL
MEMBERS are invited to attend any activities/socials LOH puts on the calendar (unless specifically
notated that it is for women only).
Hope to see you soon! :)
Cheryl "Woodstock"
LOH OFFICER 2020/2021
Activities
Hello Tucson HOG!
The Holidays are upon us!
As we look to put an end to 2020, I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very Happy
Holiday Season. Lets all look forward to a better 2021!
Please continue to submit your ideas for rides, or other fun activities to activities@tucsonhog.net.
Stay safe and healthy. I hope to see you all soon!
“DJ” aka Mike Mike Mike
“WE RIDE NOT TO ESCAPE LIFE, BUT FOR LIFE NOT TO ESCAPE US”
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Editor
Hello Tucson H.O.G.
Well what a year it has been. I was hoping for things to end on a positive note but
well, 2020 happens. I was going to work the third stop for the SALEF poker run and was
involved in an accident. Glad I was not on the bike. I will know in a couple of days if the
Jeep is totaled or not. Thankfully I was not injured and I had friends, Renee and
Frances, to come out and help. On one positive note, I am down 47 pounds! I have
been walking in the pool, now that they are open again, and riding my bicycle as much
as I can. It’s hard work, but so worth it.
I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Kwanzza, Happy Holidays or
whatever you choose to celebrate! Remember to be kind. Remember we can all use some kindness
this year.
Sandy
We only regret the rides we don’t take.
Historian
TUCSON HOG - HISTORIAN REPORT
December 2020
Happy Holidays to all. We will all be glad when this year comes to an end and hopefully things can
return to somewhat normal when we welcome in 2021.
Tucson Hog held its first general membership meeting since February in THD's parking lot on
Saturday, November 14th. Since the dealership is closed on Sundays, we now hold the meetings on
Saturdays. However, another meeting won't be held until sometime next year.
Hog members gathered in the parking lot and the weather was great. Not a lot to report on, but it was
nice to see some faces we haven't seen in a while, plus some new members.
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Two $50 gift cards were passed out, these were for those that have been on a ride recently. There
were also the two $100 gift cards that the dealership gave. Four lucky members got to go shopping.
For the second time, our Activities Director Mike (DJ) Bradford put on a Tucson Hog movie night in
the parking lot. This time we watched the classic "Easy Rider" starring Peter Fonda.
There wasn't a whole lot of good acting, no script and no plot. But a few members commented on
how when that movie first came out in the early 70's how everyone raved how great it was. The
sound system & clarity of the movie was great. Plus, a cartoon before the movie. Due to the cold
weather coming, the next movie night will be next spring.
There have been some rides but the only road captain to send me info was our Assistant Director, T-
Bit. Thanks Tim for the info. For those who lead a ride please send me the info to me at
tueboru@aol.com (my personal email) since we will no longer have the Tucson Hog site.
On 11-7-20, there was a New Members ride. Six bikes with 6 riders went 30 miles to have breakfast
at Saguaro Corners. Harriet White was the LRC with Jim sweeping. It was called the New Member's
Ride however there were no new members on the ride.
The other ride was the next day, Sunday, November 8th, in memory of Eric "Coach" Hartenstein, aka
Dutch Hannigan.
Eighteen riders on 16 bikes rode thru Sierra Vista to Naco. After a brief stop we continued on to
lunch in Tombstone. Very heavy winds made for a tough ride. LRC's were Sharon & Jim with Terry
"Broom" Darby sweeping.
Speaking of Terry "Broom" Darby, congratulations on being 2021's Lead Road Captain (LRC). No
more sweeping broom, your headed to the top of the rides!
Once again, have a safe, happy holiday season and keep on riding. Until next year.......
Tom aka Detroit
Membership
HELLO Tucson HOG
Can't believe the year has passed and we are so close to
Christmas and a brand new year. Although this year we will not be able to
celebrate together like we normally do, remember each other and think of
the fun times we have had together throughout the years. I hope you all
have an amazing holiday season with your loved ones and that you make
it special despite the differences. It has been a pleasure and I hope you all
welcome the New Year in good health and happiness. From my family to
yours, God Bless you all!
Love Maggie
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Safety
Hello Tucson HOG members!
Welcome to December and the end of a long strange year. We had our
first HOG group meeting in November and was good to see everyone that
attended. Felt really good to spend some time with HOG friends and get caught
up on what’s new. Our future HOG activities and rides are being planned out with
our new normal of social distancing, spacing out at meals and practicing the CDC
guidelines to keep us all safe and healthy. Terry Darby is our new Head Road
captain for 2021 (Congratulations!!) and our Road Captain group is working to
plan new rides for 2021. If you have an idea for a ride that you would like to take
please contact any of the road captains and we will work with you to get it on the
calendar.
As always please check your bike condition before going out on any rides. Cooler weather means
that tire pressures drop significantly and can change 8-10 PSI with just a 20 degree change in
temperature. With daylight getting shorter we can find ourselves riding in the evening darkness and
we need to make sure all of our lights are operating properly. Check them out regularly to make sure!
Ride safe until we meet again!!
Ron Peterson
Safety officer / Road Captain 2020
Webmaster
Hello HOG friends,
Here it is the end of 2020. What a trek, eh? I’m so glad that many of us have
been able to get together finally what with movie nights and our outdoor meeting
last Saturday. I do appreciate seeing you all.
So, this is my last article as a webmaster because of the new changes in progress for our website.
However, you haven’t seen the last of me, because now I’ll get to be your editor. I’m brushing up on
my spelling lessons now and hope that I’ll be able to dot all the I’s and cross the t’s, so to speak.
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I hope that all of you are weathering any storms that 2020 brought your way, including … nevermind
… just EVERYTHING! I hope to see you all soon and in great numbers. Hang in there HOGs!
--Lynda
HOG Stores
Greetings Tucson HOG
If you would like to make any purchases from the Tucson HOG Chapter Store, please be in touch
with Sue (763)452-8834 and she will work with you to complete your purchase.
We have: Chapter Rockers We have HOG Patches Pins and etc.....
We also have a HOG Merchandise Cabinet in The Dealership Show Room.
If there is anything you would like us to get, just let us know.
SHOW YOUR CHAPTER PRIDE Ride often, Ride safe and Look Good while you do.
Terry & Sue
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Before you head out to join the rides.....
Go to the website and check the calendar often
Watch for Pop-Up Rides
www.tucsonhog.net
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We start each of our Chapter Meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s our way of honoring our
country, our freedom, and the men and women who serve in our military. We know that we’re some of
the luckiest people on the planet. Not only do we get to ride our Harley’s, we have the opportunity to
ride and spend time with our good friends in the Tucson HOG Chapter. All members, past and
present, make up our special HOG family.
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102020 Tucson HOG Officers
Ramona Panas Tim Bitnar
Director Assistant Director
Director@tucsonhog.net AssistantDirector@tucsonhog.net
Jessica Babbitt Ray De Ruyter
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary@tucsonhog.net Treasurer@tucsonhog.net
Cheryl Benge Mike Bradford
LOH Officer Activities
LOH@tucsonhog.net Activities@tucsonhog.net
Sandy Innes Tom Sommerville
Editor Historian
Editor@tucsonhog.net Historian@tucsonhog.net
Maggie Arevalo Polly Kaufmann
Membership Photographer
Membership@tucsonhog.net Photographer@tucsonhog.net
Ron Peterson Terry Dale & Sue Peterson
Safety Stores
Safety@tucsonhog.net Stores@tucsonhog.net
Lynda Green
Webmaster
Webmaster@tucsonhog.net
2020 Tucson HOG Road Captains
Tim Babbitt 520-668-5430 Cheryl Benge 520-370-2926
Jim Berard 847-848-0715 Tim Bitnar 520-820-7340
Mike Bradford 520-631-0350 Harry Clausen 520-820-7266
Connie Coons 520-975-7722 Phill Coons 520-310-0413
Daniel Dale 520-903-4331 Terry Darby 520-789-7544
Ray De Ruyter 520-965-4172 Jim Dunlap 520-825-1976
Roberto Fregoso 520-909-7646 Bruce Gockel 520-304-9907
Sharon Hurst 818-923-8888 Ramona Panas 520-907-0472
Ron Peterson 520-999-1342 Al Pierce 520-256-8051
Patrick Sedillo 520-393-1248 Harriett White 520-576-3534
11New Members
Eddie and Meg Young
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HOG Happenings
Ride to Maria’s 10-29-2020
12Ride to Life Members Breakfast 11-01-2020
New Members Ride 11-07-2020
13Craft Show 11-07-2020
Coach AKA Dutch Hannigan Memorial Ride 11-08-2020
14November Meeting 11-14-2020
More HOG Pics on the HOG Website in the Gallery
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FOR SALE 3 ITEMS:
Seller 1:
95 Heritage Nostalgia . 18,000 + miles , Well kept , clean , reliable , comfortable , handles excellent,
Brand New 6 speed , several Moderate but Substantial engine upgrades , Many New parts 17
throughout entire bike , New parts still on shelf include . Never dropped or wrecked, selling for $8200.
Contact Tony at 901-0080 or Muddywaters52@gmail.com
16Seller 2:
Ad contact: Lynda Green – lgreen2@earthlink.net
I have a stand used for trailing & for parking upright. I’ll consider reasonable offers. Below are
pictures.
17Seller 3:
2010 street glide converted to trike, conversion was completed in 2018. All original Harley parts and a
lot of extras. Custom wheels, chain driven instead of belt and new paint. Less than 100 miles on 110
motor. Reverse/Parking brake. Asking $26,500 obo.
Please call 520-481-4251, text or leave message. Becky Fonteno.
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On This Day in History:
December 6: Saint Nicholas Day seeks to celebrate the patron saint Nicholas of Myra. This day aims
to recognize his contributions to the poor and his reputation for bringing gifts to those in need.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in the 4th century. He became well known for his charitable nature
and actions and would later become the inspiration for the jolly Santa Clause.
Saint Nicholas Day is observed annually on December 6th.
December 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day seeks to honor the victims of Japan’s attack on Pearl
Harbor, an American Naval Station. The attack is often cited as the catalyst for American involvement
in the Second World War, given that President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan the
following day.
18At 8AM on December 7th, 1941, without prior warning, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service
attacked a Naval Station at Pearl Harbor, located on Oahu, Hawaii. The base was attacked by 353
Japanese fighter planes. In total, 2,403 people perished, another 1,178 were injured, four U.S. Navy
battleships were sunk and 188 aircrafts were destroyed. The aim of the attack was to immobilize the
U.S. Pacific Fleet, which would allow Japan to advance into Malaya and Dutch East Indies. On
August 23, 1994, the United States Congress passed Public Law 103-308 to designate December 7
of each year as the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
December 10: Chanukah (Hebrew: noun) is an eight day Jewish festival, also known as the festival of
lights. On each day a Menorah (an eight branched candelabra) is lit with an ascending number of
candles to match the day. The reason for Chanukah is based on the story of the Maccabees battle
with the Greeks. It is told that one pure bottle of olive oil lasted for eight days in the Holy Temple. It
should have lasted only for the first day.
December 15: Bill of Rights Day celebrates the signing of the first ten amendments to the U.S.
Constitution. The Amendments protect rights such as freedom of speech, protest, and guarantees
equal protection under the law. It was signed on December 15, 1791 and was written by James
Madison.
In November 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared December 15th as Bill of Rights Day.
December 21: The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year as the
Northern Hemisphere is angled the farthest away from the Sun on this day. The Winter Solstice in the
Northern Hemisphere happens every year around December 21 or 22.
December 25: Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. For modern Christians it also starts a
12-day Christmas season that begins on December 25th and ends on January 5th. Churches celebrate
Christmas with services on Christmas Eve and often midnight masses.
While the holiday is religious in origin, many cultures, even those without Christian ideologies,
celebrate this holiday. This celebration often centers around Santa Claus, a mythical figure dressed in
a red suit, based on Saint Nicholas. Tradition has it that on Christmas morning, Santa brings gifts for
children who have been good and coal for those who have been naughty.
December 26: Boxing Day is a holiday that serves to remember the old practice of giving boxes on
the day after Christmas. The practice of Boxing Day was first mentioned in English Member of
Parliament Samuel Pepys’ diary entry from December 19th 1663, when he referred to “giving
something to the boy’s box against Christmas”. The day after Christmas was traditionally a time when
servants and tradesman would receive gifts from their employers, clients or masters. These
Christmas boxes of food, money or presents served to thank the workers for the years of service. In
the past, servants would be given the day off – having worked Christmas Day – to visit their families,
taking with them the boxes from their masters.
December 26: Kwanzaa is an African-American and Pan-African celebration of family, community and
culture. Kwanzaa, a week-long cultural festival from the 26th of December to the 1st of January that
climaxes in feasts and gift giving, was initially established to unite African-Americans with their African
roots and heritage. Nguzo Saba, the seven principles that guide the holiday, is central to Kwanzaa as
a different principle is emphasized every day during the celebration. Celebrants often dress in
traditional Pan-African clothing and decorate their homes in African artwork. Since Kwanzaa is a
cultural holiday, not a religious one; it can be celebrated by Africans from all religious backgrounds.
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