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[SEULTRA]

I've been a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) since 1999 and have held several officer positions in different chapters. I've become disenchanted with HOG in general and specifically our local chapter. Too much heavy handed, deep in the weeds involvement by the GM taking the chapter in directions I'm not comfortable going. I'm also seeing increased oversight by national HOG. I'm considering not renewing my memberships (local & national) this year and just focusing on getting back to the pure enjoyment of just riding.
I'm wondering how many of our site members are members of national HOG, local HOG or both and how they feel about their membership experience.

[mtncop73]

I agree with alot of what you are saying. When the organization becomes the focus and not the riding itself, it is definately a buzz kill. Having said that, it seems that the attitude varies by chapter.
I am a member and not active locally....our chapter is all about who has what. I enjoy riding and the FREEDOM it brings. When I ride by myself or with a small group of friends, I get to still feel the freedom I seek without the B.S. and the grandstanding or arguements.

IMHO, to each his own. Hopefully everyone finds a home with people he or she enjoys.
Rick

[WFP]

I tried the Local...lasted one meeting never returned.

keep the national as I do like the Tour Book!

Just hit 10 years.

/Bill

[Fired00d]

I tried the Local...lasted one meeting never returned.

keep the national as I do like the Tour Book!

Just hit 10 years.

/Bill

I bet I can guess why you like the Tour Book.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[HUBBARD]

I'm a Member Nationally and Locally, however I don't participate.  Haven't for years.  The members here, don't have the same riding habits as I do.  Glad you brought that up.  WTF do I need to waste that cash for?  I can't think of any benefit I've received from it, other than Hog-Tales, which is no more than a PC Motorcycle Mag.  I get a lot more charge out of "In The Wind", and "Easyrider."  Later--HUBBARD  

[spydglide]

I'm like Bill, just keep the Nat'l. for the annual map w/ new dealer locations (always slightly out of whack) AND the now included road-side assistance program AND the punch and popcorn at the exclusive member's only area during the new products roll out at Daytona ea. year.  That's always causing me to 're-up' .. [smiley=drink.gif]..har!  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] spyder

[Fired00d]

.....  I get a lot more charge out of "In The Wind", and "Easyrider."  Later--HUBBARD  

Oh yea!!!!! [smiley=2vrolijk_21.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[naitram]

i keep both nat and local active. for the parts discount at the local dealer. never been to a chapter meeting

[Twolanerider]

I assume there is a local chapter....  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]   Did the Life Membership thing a long time ago when it was still cheap.  So I can show up at whatever sponsored rallies or events I might choose and I get the junk mail.  Aside from that..... nehhhhhhhhhh.

[SilverDawg]

I'm currently a National member, and was a member of the local chapter when the dealer paid for it (part of bike purchase program).  I have never been to a meeting of this chapter and my membership lapsed.  Nothing against them, but I have enough meetings at work, and I like to ride when and where I want. With a 16 year old and a 13 year old, the schedule stays  pretty hectic.

Perhaps as I age their type of events and social events will appeal to me, but at this time, just do not have the time or desire.

To each his own.  There are probably tons of great folks that are very active and provide a great experience in these local chapters.

[ESJ JESTER]

I am a member of the local club and somewhat small but we are raffleing off a 07 serk blue in june for $20/ticket and give all the procedes to a local needy family as a hand up.   Like kids with cancer family's and real deal needy folk.  if for that reason and the atlas and coffee  i am for the cause. I still ride where and when I want with whom ...  when ya die with all the money  your sitll dead [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[VaEagle]

I am a member nationally and local. I do it mainly for the discount at my local dealer and as a backup group to ride with at times. I belong to several groups and it does get hard at times since they all seem to support the same charity rides so I am there to support the charity in general.
I do enjoy the map books and stuff from national but I do realize it's basically propaganda from the MOCO.

[07 CVO]

I am a National and Local member, and currently Head Road Captain in my chapter. I mainly stayed with the HOG chapter here because of the people. We have around 15 to 20 bikes on our weekly Sunday rides. Most of the members are the people I ride with during non-events anyway. Being here in Hawaii and being a main-lander many of the local clubs want nothing to do with you or I want nothing to do with them. I also don't want to commit to some 3 patch club for life.

take care.

Mark

[hard10]

Got my packet yesterday    [smiley=orange.gif]  

[erniezap]

I'm a National HOG member, but not associated with any local chapters.  Have been to a couple of local HOG meetings, where it seems to be the usual politics and drama.  I ride to be free, not to get into petty BS.  Same reason I'm not affiliated with any other club.  Just my 2 cents...