FX Thunder H.O.G.®
2nd Saturday Picnic Ride: August 14th
Can't believe our last 2nd Saturday Picnic Ride is coming up!!

With that in mind, our FX Thunder H.O.G.® Chapter wanted to do something special. Lunch will be provided for members and their guest!!

WE NEED A HEAD COUNT!!!
In order to make sure we have the right amount of food for everyone,
we need a head count of who is planning to go.
Please RSVP (see below) no later than Thursday evening, 8/12 - Thank You!

Meet at FXCHD on Saturday, August 14th at 9:30am. Kick Stands Up at 10:30.
FX Thunder HOG Primary Officer Elections


Want to unleash freedom, work with team members, brainstorm new activities, and help promote the H.O.G. Chapter?? Become an FX Thunder H.O.G. Chapter Officer!



Four primary officer positions open:
  • Director: conduct chapter meetings and coordinate chapter officer responsibilities.
  • Assistant Director: responsible for promoting membership, membership orientation, membership retention, and keeping the chapter members informed of H.O.G.® programs.
  • Treasurer: responsible for collecting and disbursing chapter funds, reporting financial transactions to sponsoring Dealer/H.O.G.® Manager on a monthly basis, compliance with all revenue recording and reporting requirements.
  • Secretary: responsible for administering and maintaining meeting minutes, annual reports, membership reports on hog.com, insurance and legal documentation, event releases, and enrollment releases.

To Nominate Yourself or someone within the chapter, simply email Dawn and let her know!

Beginning in September will put the ballot together, and voting will be in October. The Officers will hold their office from January 2022 until December 2023 (2 years).
We're Planning for 2022 NOW!!
Where is a fun place for our HOG Chapter to ride to in 2022? What do you want to do once we're there?

For Overnight Rides, we've had some suggestions already:
  • Port Clinton/Put-in-Bay/Sandusky, OH – Ohio Bike Week typically takes place in Sandusky at the end of May, and the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is in Lexington, OH (1hr away) at the end of July.
  • Plymouth, MA – See where our country began! Plus there’s Province, Boston and Providence all close by – always lots to see and do.
  • Hunter Mountain in the Catskill Mountains – Take a ride on North America’s longest & highest zipline, Catskill Mountain Railroad, the Zoom Flume and the Hawks Nest Highway all close by.
  • Elkins, WV – See what inspired music legend John Denver’s song “Country Roads”! Right in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains with lots of scenic riding to do. Then come back to town to rest & refuel so you can repeat the next day.

We're also looking for Day Ride ideas- destinations that are close by with a group activity we can join in on. Some ideas that we've gotten from our past rides and Regional Officer Connection training:
  • Saddle & Paddle: We ride to Whitewater Challengers and go rafting down the Black River. Or we ride up to Alexandria Bay to do an Uncle Sam Boat Tour
  • Batter Up: Ride over to Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame
  • Hook It Up: We'll make plans to charter a boat for a fishing adventure on the waters of Lake Ontario
  • Saddle 2 Saddle Up: Riding up into the Adirondacks to ride horses into the beautiful mountain scenery.
  • Path Through History: A battlefield site from the War of 1812 is right in our backyard! We'll take the long way round to get there, then tour the grounds and enjoy lunch afterwards.
  • Bikes & Brew: Take in a Sunday Brunch at any number of local diners and cafes in our area. Because, as our own chapter member Gabi (of Brammoto) said, "Cause nothing mixes like caffeine and gasoline!"

Share your ride ideas now through the end of September in our WhatsApp group, or email them to [email protected]. We'll put everything into a survey, and that way we can start making plans!
See Pictures from our trip to Gettysburg
(coming soon to our website)
Annual Fall Foliage Ride
Sept. 12 (Rain Date 9/19)
Meet at Tibbits Point Lighthouse
in Cape Vincent at 10:00am,
KSU at 11:00
We'll be riding up to the Eisenhower Locks (about a 100 mile ride)
Save the Date for our Christmas Party!!
Saturday, December 11th
•more details will follow•
FX Thunder H.O.G. on WhatsApp
Interact with other Chapter Members easily and instantly!
If you’d like to join the group, all you need to do is:
  • Go to your smart phone’s app store and search “Whats App Messaging” (look for their green phone logo) and install.
  • Once installed, open and start a chat with Dawn/Irish FXCHD (315-405-7939) -you might have to add her as a contact in your phone.
  • In the chat, let her know your name and that you’d like to join the FX Thunder H.O.G. Group.
  • You’ll see it once she’s added you, and then you’ll be able to reach everybody in just one text, pic, link or whatever else you’d like to share