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February 2021
Chapter #3877 Lakeland, FL
Welcome February!
IN THIS ISSUE:
Director’s Message……………..page 2, 3
Assistant Director……………….page 4
Treasurer………………………...page 5, 6
Secretary…..……………….……page 7-9
Ladies of Harley…………….…..page 10
Sunshine Lady…………….…….page 11
Letter from the Editor…….……..page 12
A Word From Brad Souders……page 13
The month in review:
PIG TALES………………..…..page 14-16
The HOG PEN……………...…page 17
BINGOing We Go……………..page 18
Demo Days At LHD……….......page 19
Upcoming Events……………...page 20
Articles of Interest……………..page 21-23
Member information…………..page 24, 25
Advertisements………………..page 26-28
President Lyndon B. Johnson, among the millions of people in
the country who'd had heart attacks, issued the first
proclamation in 1964. Since then, U.S. presidents have
annually declared February American Heart Month
Randy W Stanton
Director
February 18th 2021
Randy Stanton.
A reflection of the past few weeks. We have had many discussions the past few weeks of safety, security,
lengths of rides & so on. Too many to keep listing them all. It’s been quite the whirlwind of subjects. I’d like to
say we solved all the world’s problems & there is nothing left to do but ride but that’s not the case. We still
have much work to do. Idle hands are said to be the devil’s workshop, well, if the devil gets in this HOG
chapter, we will put his butt to work!
Some important things I’d like to bring up from some most recent discussions with our safety officer Mr.
Wayne Wiley is the walk around inspection of our bike prior to riding.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) suggests checking six
areas before each ride. It uses the acronym T-CLOCS to help riders
remember to take a look at the tires & wheels
(T), controls (C), lights & electrics (L), oil & other fluids (O), chassis (C) & stands (S).
We take for granted everything works on our bikes. Anything can go wrong at any time. If you see something
about a brother / sister’s bike, please say something. Please help protect each other. HOG Chapters are meant
to be held to high standards. Safety is very important to all of us, we all want to enjoy the rides & go home
safely at the end of the day.
RED LIGHT Controversy
After sitting through a traffic light sequencing through two times, there was no traffic so I ran through the
“dead red” light that would not change. Because I was told if a light would not change, motorcycles & bicycles
were allowed to run through. We discussed this in a group a few weeks ago, I looked it up using Google &
found the following:
Many states now have laws that allow motorcyclists and bicyclists to run a red light if they have been stopped
at the intersection for a certain period of time. Each state is different and some are oddly unspecific about the
time period, while others make the rules very clear.
Stuck at a red light?
If you’re a rider, you’ve almost certainly been at a light that refuses to change
at some point – but did you know why that happened?
First of all, there are two categories of traffic lights: timed, and demand-
actuated. Timed lights cycle at fixed intervals, so no problem there. The
problem is with demand-actuated signals because the sensors that activate
the light are calibrated specifically to detect cars and trucks.
Avoid future frustration at intersections by understanding the factors behind
your wait.
DO NOT RUN A RED LIGHT
In the State of Florida, it is illegal to run a red light, even if you believe you are “stuck” at an
intersection that will not change.
WHO HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY…..
The law gives the right of way to no one, but it does state who must yield (give up) the right of way. Every
driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist, and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a crash. ... If
you reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left should yield the right of way.
Thank you! Randy
Wayne “Hop”
Barkman,
Assistant Director
Polk COUNTY hog CHAPTER / FEBRUARY, 2021 newsletter
Hop / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo, Bingo, Bingo!!!!!
Congratulations to Mark Miley for being the first member to fill his BINGO CARD.
Dale Barkman, Hop Barkman, & Doug Myers have also filled their BINGO CARDS.
Five other members have reported BINGOS and they are working on getting their cards filled.
Twenty members have signed up and paid the $5.00 entry. That makes the 50/50 drawing worth $50.00 to the
winner. Remember for each BINGO you get you get an entry in the 50/50 drawing.
A full card is 12 BINGOs, that’s 12 entries! Also, you can earn points by getting BINGOs!
There is still time to get in this, the contest ends March 28th, 6:00 pm. I will have BINGO CARDS available
anytime, just contact me to get yours. When the contest is over, I will send the points list to Glen.
Ride 365!!!
Thank to those who have turned your mileage. At the time I’m writing this article we are having a cliché in
getting everyone’s miles logged properly. I hope to have this all worked prior to the March meeting. Even with
this issue Our Polk County Florida Chapter has the following rankings.
National Total: 10,797 miles Rank: 23
National Average: 540 miles Rank: 28
Southeast Region: 10,797 miles Rank: 9
Chapter Shirts!!
We now have enough orders to meet the minimum quantity for ordering Chapter Apparel. I’ll be contacting
HOG/Norscott about getting this processed. We’re setting March 20th as the deadline for orders to be put in.
Once we get the final order placed with Norscott we will let you know about when we need payment.
Thank-you & Ride Safe,
Hop / Wayne Barkman
863-670-5283
wbarkman@tampabay.rr.com
Mark Miley,
Treasurer
Part 2 from January
Riding In Adverse Weather
Wind
Wind can actually be a more dangerous weather enemy than rain, since you may not see it coming. Wind
gusts can come out of nowhere, so it’s important to stay prepared. Zimmerman’s first tip when dealing with
wind is to stay relaxed. If you tense up, you may try to fight the wind and potentially lose control. He advises
that you remember to counter steer and lean slightly into the wind. As we just mentioned in our discussion on
rain, you may want to adjust your lane position to avoid being suddenly forced off the road or into the lane of
oncoming traffic. Just keep in mind to maintain your visibility to the other vehicles around you.
Cold
Of late, we are getting our share of cold (ok, for you folks from up north, “cool”) weather. The best
advice for riding in the cold, if you must, is to dress in layers that can be shed and stored away as the temperature
changes during the day. One tip I read about (and recently employed) is to wear a pair of thin vinyl or latex
gloves under your leather gloves to help cut the wind and cold. Also, the use of a full-face helmet with a good
faceshield is recommended, especially if your bike doesn’t have a windshield. And don’t forget, the
Motorclothes Department of our dealership can help you with any of the heated gear (gloves, vests, etc.) that
you could need and the Parts Department can set you up with heated grips.
Heat
And here we are. One of the biggest weather-related factors we face in our beloved Sunshine State. We
probably ride in the heat more than any other condition we have discussed thus far. Heat-related issues can
not only become serious quickly, they can become deadly. More so than our prior topics, proper preparation is
a MUST for dealing with the heat.
The first step, if you are heading out to ride on a typical summer day, is to hydrate – and the best
hydration is water. Make sure you drink enough before leaving and toss a couple of extra bottles of water in
your saddlebag. Yes, you may have to stop for a nature break more often, but it beats a trip to the hospital.
Zimmerman advises that you not only drink before you leave, but that you drink more than you think you need.
Another tip is to do your best to stay as cool as possible during your ride. Tying on a wet bandana or
using a hydration vest can be good ideas.
And now I’m going to discuss something from Mike’s article that may sound a bit counter-intuitive. Mike
advises that you “cover up.” Wearing a lightweight long-sleeve shirt can help you avoid sunburn and will also
keep you from losing moisture through your skin.
Most importantly, if at any time during your ride you experience any of the symptoms of heat-related
stress (dizziness, weakness, confusion, and/or breathing problems), STOP!!! Get into the shade, get some water
or a sports drink, and stay there until you are certain that you are feeling better. If your symptoms don’t abate
within a few minutes, GET HELP. Call 911 or have someone do it for you. On our rides, we will have an assist
rider that will stop with you if you feel you are in trouble.
So, there you have it. Definitely not a comprehensive guide to avoiding all the pitfalls of weather, but
(hopefully) some good information to help you stay in step with our chapter motto: “Ride and Have
Fun…Safely!”
Thank you,
Mark
Barb Wiley,
Secretary
Polk Chapter #3877 Monthly Meeting Minutes Saturday, February 13th, 2021
Called to Order at: 10:00am
Pledge of Allegiance
Let’s all pray, led by Dustin Chester
New Members: none
Guests: Kim, Bob Bell’s wife
Dealership Reports; Ken Vitulli:
New Pan America’s 2/22. Signup is available for Virtual Harley Live Event. Demo Days 2/27 & 2/28. Special
finance rates will be available for demo days & during Daytona Bike Week.
Stormy Hill HD in Clermont will be closing its doors 3/31. Lakeland HD is going strong, redoing things and
rebuilding. Good times are coming in March and Daytona Bike Week.
Mili Crosby:
Mimosa’s & flowers for 2/14. Karaoke next weekend. At the dealership Lakeland HD will also have own version
of Bike Week during Daytona Bike Week.
Used bike auction next month.
Milli needs a volunteer to be the Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt at Lakeland HD 4/1. 50/50 proceeds will go to
Noah’s Ark.
Director; Randy Stanton:
Membership Forms. If you have not already renewed your membership by now & you participate in an event,
function, ride – you will be asked to sign in as guest until your membership is updated. NOT our rule – HOG
Rules.
Members are welcome to send in newsletter articles to share for the good of the chapter.
Sturgis Rally Trip – NOT A CHAPTER EVENT. Rally Dates – August 06 – 15, 2021. We leave August 7th –
Returning August 22nd. Mac McKinney volunteered to drive his truck & tow his bike. Providing a chase car for
emergencies.
RIDE 365-Please turn in your mileage to Wayne & or your local dealership to help us participate as a chapter in the ride 365! Demo Days coming up February 27th & 28th. We would appreciate all the help we can get from the chapter. Anyone wishing to participate – if you have not replied to the email, there will be another reminder going out. Randy has asked Pete Schwab, Regional HOG Manager about wallet cards for the PIN numbers. Assistant Director; Wayne (HOP) Barkman: Ride 365-reminder don’t forget to have your mileage logged by Samantha at Lakeland HD, or provide to Wayne and he will make sure logged Bingo Challenge-20 people signed up. For specific details about the Bingo rules please reach out to Wayne Norscot Harley Davidson clothing orders-i.e., T Shirt, hoodie orders. 22 orders so far, 2 more needed to make the minimum order of 24 items. Payment is needed by end of the month, pay to the chapter and chapter will pay entire bill. Secretary; Barb Wiley: Nothing to add Treasurer; Mark Miley: Excellent January due to membership increase since October Christmas Party will be 12/18 at the Mulberry Civic Center Activities Officer; Jean Armstrong: Watch for the POLK HOG activity emails Safety Officer; Wayne Wiley: Everyone needs to have their head on a swivel, be aware and be safe Today’s ride cancelled due to rain and will be rescheduled Head Road Captain; Rich Hicks: Absent Randy provided update. Rich will lead a mystery ride and have Ride Leader Meeting. Ride Leader Meeting will be held at Lake Shipp Park. March calendar needs rides Ladies of Harley; Dale Barkman: Thanked everyone who participated in making cards, 40 cards were made Membership Officer; Gerry Armstrong: We now have 80 members Newsletter Editor; Tami Stanton: We have a new section in the newsletter titled Pig Tales. If you have an article you’d like to submit to the newsletter, or a helpful tip you’d like to share with your fellow members, please let us know! Your article can be of general interest, or motorcycle related. Photographer: Lita Gurney: Absent
Sunshine Lady; Louise Miley: Two cards sent so far this month. Louise also thanked all that helped making the 40 cards Webmaster; Michael Sheldon: Nothing to report For The Good Of The Chapter: Sherry Oakes is available for patch sewing. Donations are welcome Birthdays: Cheryl Calella, Jean Armstrong Awards: 11 were given out: Points Awards Glen Zielinski 13 CLAP Rocker Russ Simcoe 20 CLAP Rocker Mileage Awards Doug Myers 1,520 Rough Rider Rocker Russ Simcoe 2,109 Rough Rider Rocker Wayne Barkman / "Hop" 1,590 Rough Rider Rocker Richard Gibson 1,605 Rough Rider Patch / Rocker Ronda Gibson 1,605 Rough Rider Patch / Rocker Mac McKinney 2,202 Rough Rider Rocker Jeff Coril 1,710 Rough Rider Rocker Randy Stanton 1,580 Rough Rider Rocker Joe Lupo 2,238 Rough Rider Rocker Joe Lupo, says he needs Extreme Rider Patch & Easy Rider 2019 Rocker. Monkey Goes To: Rich Hicks for the Group Ride to Bowling Supermarket Drawings: $25.00 Membership Gift card to: Cheryl Calella 50/50 of $102.00 to ____George Dion CONGRATS TO BOTH!! Next Meeting: Saturday March 13, 2021 Adjourned at: 10:41am Ride Safe and Have Fun! Barb Wiley Secretary
Dale Barkman,
Ladies of Harley
On February 6, 2021 the Ladies of Harley had an impromtu get together to make cards for our Sunshine Lady. We had a great
turnout for the short notice given and a great time together being creative and enjoying each other’s company which social
distancing. We managed to make about 50 new cards for our members from Thinking Of You to Simpathy to Get Well Soon. Our
next Ladies of Harley day will be coming up soon – and will be on the calendar for all to come and enjoy. Next up will be rock
painting! Here are some picturesfrom our day!
Dale Barkman
Ladies of Harley OfficerA Ray of Sunshine
Hello! This month we had 2 Get Well Cards, and 1 Sympathy card go out to members. Thank you to all
of our fabulous Ladies of Harley for making our card crafting event successful! We are stocked up and ready
to spread some sunshine if the need arises.
If you know of anyone who’s having a rough time of it – who’s been ill, in the hospital, had an injury, or
has lost a loved one – PLEASE let me know! Don’t hesitate to mention it during our chapter meeting, let one of
the other board members know when you’re on a ride, or drop me an email. Our email address is
polkhog3877@gmail.comEditor’s
NOTES
February 6, 2021
Hello Members! February has proven to be a busy
month for us. We had a fantastic turnout for our HAWG
night at Ford’s Garage on the 4th. Special thanks to
Mary Lou Rosenbaum for bringing the Biker Gnome as a table giveaway. It was
great fun and I know several of us wanted to take that cute little guy home with
them (me!). I think we had about 21 members turn out and it was a nice time to
have fellowship and enjoy a meal together.
February 1st was the kickoff for our BINGO game. Thanks to Wayne “Hop”
Barkman, we have all been BINGOing our way thru the county. Several members
have been having the best time checking off items and getting some wind therapy
at the same time. Randy and I are getting a later start, but we intend to check
off as many as we can get. Today while out and about, we decided to head to the
popular Harley Davidson “oil can”. We had the pleasure of speaking with the
gentleman that owns the property this local landmark sits on and my-oh-my
was he full of stories. I had a hard time keeping up with all the history he was
sharing with us. He was so interesting that I decided to take some notes and
share his family history with our members this month. If you read on to page 22
you’ll find this story and learn a little about a local family that has deep roots
in Central Florida.
In my research to gather articles for this month’s edition, I learned that
February 1st is also known as Spunky Old Broads Day. In honor of “spunky old
broads” everywhere, I’ve added a couple of stories about gutsy women in the
early days of Harley Davidson that you can find on page 21.
And we all know February 2nd is Ground Hog Day. Thanks to Punxsutawney
Phil, we are in for six more weeks of winter. So put on those leather jackets,
grab those full fingered gloves and ride (further) South where it’s warmer!
Tamara Stanton
Newsletter EditorHave You Seen The Commercials Advertising For Motorcycle Insurance?
There are many examples: Remember the one
where the rider has dollar bills falling off of him as
he rides down the road. Another with a rider
dressed in white clothes – pretending to be a biker,
adding they are America’s #1 motorcycle insurer. A
third example –people at the office near their work
stations holding a note of their co-worker noting he
saved so much money on his insurance, he decided
to take time off for an adventure on the open road!
Buyer Beware: There are insurance companies
who want to sell you insurance; and, they brag
about how much money you save by doing business with them. However, the
problem is later down the road – after a motorcycle accident – you find out the at-
fault driver had little or no insurance coverage; and to add insult to injury, we
find many motorcycle insurance agreements themselves to be “empty products”
to the biker, not providing adequate coverage!
Accidents Happen: A local biker was travelling on U.S. 41, in Gibsonton on his
way to Tampa when a Volkswagon Jetta made a left turn in front of him, violating
his right of way, causing a serious motorcycle crash, with serious injuries,
requiring admission in the hospital, surgeries and he is out of work for the next
six months. Investigation revealed the at-fault driver had no insurance; and, the
biker who thought he had full coverage learns he has no medical payments
coverage, nor any uninsured motorist coverage. After such medical bills and lost
wages, this biker is likely to file for bankruptcy!
Protect Yourself: Make sure your motorcycle insurance has uninsured motorist
coverage, the highest limits you can afford. For additional protection, revisit your
automobile insurance coverage, making sure you have uninsured motorist
coverage in the insurance agreement and making sure you have “stacked”
coverage; as, the same may follow you if involved in a motorcycle crash. For
additional information, visit HOG-LAW.com, click on the tab for “Helpful
Information” and see our “Insurance” page – highlighting the “Five Facts Every
Rider Should Know About Insurance Companies.”
Call Attorney Brad Souders – A Biker Representing Bikers! If you or someone
you know has been involved in an accident, feel free to call me directly on my
cell: (813) 220-7767 anytime 24/7 for a free and immediate consultation. There
are no fees or costs unless we obtain a recovery; and remember, you shouldn’t
pay the maximum percentage of attorney’s fees as allowed by law as charged by
other attorneys. Attorney Brad Souders represents injured bikers and their
families in cases involving personal injury & wrongful death. Office in Tampa,
representing bikers throughout Florida. For addition information, please visit
HOG-LAW.com. All Bikers Welcome!PIG TALES If you have an article you’d like to submit to the newsletter, or a helpful tip you’d like to share with your fellow members, please let us know! Your article can be of general interest, or motorcycle related. Maybe you want to brag about your grandkids or share a funny picture of your pet. Or maybe you’ve taken that vacation of a lifetime and you have photos you want to share. THIS IS YOUR SPOT! You can email with any submissions for future issues. This month’s PIG TALE is brought to you by Randy Stanton – THANK YOU! If you have a security-equipped Harley-Davidson, you know that without your key fob present, the bike will not start. What you should also know is your PIN number, just in case you lose your key fob mid-ride. ... Press and hold the left turn signal until you see “Enter PIN” flash on the speedometer. Attached is a copy of the instructions for setting your PIN as well as how to put your bike in transportation mode. Protect you investment!
Upcoming Rallies and Events:
2.27.2021 Daytona HD Civilian MC Skills Competition Bruce
Rossmeyers Harley Davidson
2.27.2021 Demo Days Lakeland Harley Davidson (also 2.28.2021)
3.05.2021 Daytona Bike Week starts (runs thru 3.14.2021)
3.06.2021 Webster Swap Meet
4.03.2021 Webster Swap Meet
4.23.2021 Riding into History; St Augustine
4.28.2021 Spring Thunder Beach Rally; Panama City Beach (runs thru
5.02.2021)
Farmhouse Chicken Bake
8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 green onions, sliced
2 T. butter, melted and divided
2 T. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chicken broth
4 c. cooked chicken, cubed
salt to taste
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 t. dried thyme
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 c. dry bread crumbs
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-low heat, cook onions in one
tablespoon melted butter for one minute. Stir in flour until smooth.
Gradually stir in milk and broth, cooking and stirring until slightly
thickened. Stir in chicken, seasonings, cheese, peas and bacon.
Mix in macaroni. Spoon into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
Combine bread crumbs with remaining butter; sprinkle over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until
golden. Serves 6
Homeless Care Packs
We have given out the last of the Homeless Care Packs that were created by the Ladies of Harley and funded by the generous
members of our chapter. All in all we gave out 30 of these bags to homeless individuals in our community. I want to thank all of you
once again for all the help in funding the project, creating the bags and passing them out.
Anyone needing patches sewn onto their vests –
Sherry Oaks is now taking requests. Please get
with her if you are interested.What Have We Been Up To Lately…..?
And the BINGO race is on! Several members have been burning up the roads getting those
bingo spaces checked off. Our first COVER ALL has been completed and the honor goes to
Mark Miley! Way to go Mark!
We have other members that are close to completing the challenge and
we have some members that just can’t get it together enough to manage
a single Bingo #mylifeiscrazybusy.
Below are some pictures from members that have been enjoying the
hunt, and finding more that landmarks along the way. We are carrying
away memories and great moments with our Chapter brothers and
sisters. This will be one of those things that years from now we will be
saying remember when we…..DEMO DAYS AT LAKELAND HARLEY DAVIDSON!!
We had a FANTASTIC turn out for the Lakleland Harley-Davidson Demo Days. All in all we had about 22 volunteers on
Saturday and 15 on Sunday. A BIG SHOUT OUT to the following members: Randy Stanton, Tamara Stanton, Wayne Barkman,
Dale Barkman, Mac McKinney, John Gurney, Lita Gurney, Bob Bell, Brad Souders, Sandy Souders, Russ Simcoe, Jerry
Armstrong, Jean Armstrong, Jerry Armstrong, Dustin Chester, Margaret Chester, Brent Daniels, Ron Green, Richard Rosenbaum,
Glen Zielinski, Richard Gibson, Ronda Gibson, Jeff Corll, Dave Cassens, Mark Miley, Louise Miley, Bob Weedon, Michael Sheldon,
Joe Lupo, Richard Hicks, Jan Reith.
It was 2 very long, hot, tiring days and without all the help from those folks mentioned above it would have been 2 very
difficult days We appreciate you all and are so very glad you donated your time. We all know how precious that can be.Strike A Pose! We are retaking our Chapter Picture on meeting day March 13th, immediately following the Chapter Member Meeting in front of the dealership. Please meet downstairs after the meeting at the front entrance, under the Harley Davidson sign. Spring PicNic! The date has been set. We will be holding our Spring PicNic on April 17th at the Mulberry Park Pavilion (same as last year). More details to follow at the March meeting. This year we will be setting up a table for rock painting. We plan to place these around the local children’s hospital, cancer centers and hospice locations. Our theme will be inspirations words such as Peace, Hope, Faith, Believe, Love, etc. All materials will be on hand and available for anyone who wishes to paint a rock. On the Horizon…….Christmas In July Our Christmas in July drive will begin in May. Please bring your unwrapped gifts to the meeting during May and June and July. Our Rudolph Roundup ride will be immediately after the meeing in July. More details to follow as we get closer to the date.
History in the Making
In today’s world we hardly blink an eye at female astronauts, police officers or even business
executives. But 100 years ago, women didn’t have the same offerings. So when I run across a
story like the two below, it makes me thankful they blazed the trail for me. Being a Pioneer at
anything takes courage and determination. But being a female pioneer at a “man’s” sport in
the early 1900’s required a different level of adventure. This month I wanted to spotlight a few
female motorcycle pioneers and how they shaped the early history of motorcycling.
Happy Motorcycling!
Tamara Stanton
Effie and Avis Hotchkiss
In 1915, Effie Hotchkiss was a Wall Street banking clerk
who had big dreams to see America on her way to San
Francisco and the Panama Panama-Pacific International
Exposition. Using money left to her after her father’s
death, Effie bought a Harley and, according to the
archives of , rigged the V-Twin with a sidecar for her
mother, Avis, who insisted on going along.
Leaving Brooklyn in May, the gritty pair took two
months to complete the journey of over 5,000 miles. Along the way, they persevered through sweltering heat,
blown tires, uncertain weather and an epically unpredictable terrain laced with narrow, muddy and dangerous
roads. After dipping their toes in the Pacific (and—fun fact—nearly running over a man who would later
become Effie’s husband), the two simply turned around and headed back to New York. On the return trip, they
logged another 4,000 miles on the odometer before arriving home in October.
[source: harley-davidson.com]
Vivian Bales
Motorcycling’s first “cover girl,” Vivian Bales went on a 5,000-mile solo tour
of the country after her appearance on the cover of The Harley Davidson
Enthusiast in 1929. Visiting various towns from Albany to Milwaukee,
Baltimore to Washington D.C. (where she toured The White House and met
then-president Herbert Hoover), Bales is best remembered for the goodwill
and exposure she brought to women motorcyclists on her 78-day journey.
Later that year, she chronicled her experiences on the road in a two-part
article for Harley-Davidson’s magazine (and appeared on the cover again).
So many famous female motorcyclists, so little space. The women spotlighted
here are just a small sampling of motorcycle history’s early, female pioneers. .
[source: harley-davidson.com]Harley-Davidson & Local History
You just never know where a ride will take you. Today after our lunch ride, Randy and I headed out with Mac
McKinney to track down some of the landmarks on the BINGO card. We hit the Citrus
Tower in Clermont then headed toward the iconic “oil tower” with the Harley Davidson
emblem painted on it located in the Webster area. While taking our picture we noticed a
gentleman walking across the field with his dog, headed straight for us. We waited on him to
make the walk to us and introduce himself. He told us he was an original Florida Cracker that
goes by the name of AD Hancock. He too, is a motorcycle enthusiast and currently owns a 2018 Road King Classic.
He’s been riding since the 60’s, however lately his riding has been limited due to a stroke last year. But he sure
enjoyed talking about his riding days and his family. His brother rode professional motocross and AD tried it out.
He said “after cracking my teeth a few times I decided to switch to Harley’s so I could slow down and enjoy my ride”.
He said he just likes the sound they make…potato – potato – potato…. Funny guy.
He went on to share several other stories with us. I was fascinated by the history his family
has in Florida, primarily the very location he was standing. I asked him if I could take a few
notes, ask a few questions and write about him in our Chapter Newsletter. He asked what
kind of chapter. I told him Polk County HOG and that began a steady stream of new
stories. Mr. AD was part of the originating HOG Chapter for Clermont, FL. He told us
that his grandfather, H. Hugh Hancock purchased the very first Harley Davidson sold in the
state of Florida. It was purchased in 1927, but was the 1917 Model J. According to him, he was able to verify this
when he contacted National Harley and spoke with their archives department. I did actually try to search this
information myself and can neither confirm nor deny the story, but it was entertaining all the same. I did some
additional research and found even more information about this local family.
AD’s dad, William R. “Buster” Hancock was born in 1917. He attended University of
Florida and studied science in agriculture. While in college he played minor-league baseball
for the Washington Senators. He joined the Marine Corp during World War II while only
seven hours away from graduating. He returned home in 1947 and became a citrus grower.
The family would eventually own 5 groves in Polk County (Hancock Groves) and Buster
would sit as Chairman on the Citrus Commission for the state of Florida. We learned that the giant “oil can” is
actually a diesel fuel tank used for fueling the smudge pots that were burned to keep the plants from freezing. They
continued in the business until the 3 Death Freezes in the 1980’s. I had never heard this term, but I learned that in 83,
85 and 89 Florida suffered three devastating freezes that left this family replanting their crops to maintain their
business. After the third go-round, AD had a conversation with his dad about what to do. “Cows don’t die in cold
weather Daddy, and with citrus you work all the time”. This began their venture into cattle
ranching. They sell local to the Webster Farmers Market and Center Hill Beef. He believes
in community and supports his local farmers. He even recently purchased a piglet for a
friend’s granddaughter to raise for her 4-H Club. The piglet has been appropriately named
Pork-Chop. Mr. AD was a most interesting man and I’m glad we took the time to hear his
stories.
Tamara Stanton, Editor Mr. AD and his Blue Heeler, ChaseName: _________________________________________________
Ride to Live
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Sat Mar 6, 2021
7:30am - 12pm Group Ride to Daytona for Bike Week
W h e r e : Daytona Bike Week, 405 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
Description:
- Group Ride to Daytona for Bike Week - Led by: HOP Barkman - Approximately
125 miles (with one intermittent stop at 75 miles) - DEPARTURE PLACE: 7-Eleven, 290 Lakeland
Park Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805- KSU 7:30 AM- NOTE: Social distancing guidelines are in effect;
therefore, the 6 foot rule is still encouraged.
Sat Mar 13, 2021
7:30am - 9am Breakfast and Group Ride to Chapter Meeting
W h e r e : The Pantry Modern Diner, 2122 US-92 Suite 6, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
Description:
- Breakfast at The Pantry Modern Diner, followed by Group Ride to Chapter
Meeting - Breakfast Meeting Time: 7:30 AM - Hosted and Led by: HOP Barkman - After breakfast,
KSU 8:30 AM for Group Ride to Chapter Meeting at Lakeland Harley Davidson. - NOTE: This diner
is across the road from the Race Trac in Auburndale, in front of the Walmart. - SPECIAL NOTE:
Social distancing guidelines are in effect; therefore, the 6 foot rule is still encouraged.
9:30am - 10am Chapter Board Meeting
W h e r e : Lakeland Harley-Davidson, 4202 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
Description:
- Chapter Board Meeting - Start time: 9:30 AM - All members are welcome! - NOTE:
Social distancing guidelines are in effect; therefore, the 6 foot rule is still encouraged.
10am - 11am Chapter Membership Meeting
W h e r e : Lakeland Harley-Davidson, 4202 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
Description:
- Chapter Membership Meeting - Start Time: 10:00 AM - NOTE: Social distancing
guidelines are in effect; therefore, the 6 foot rule is still encouraged.
11:30am - 1pm After Meeting Lunch Ride to Glory Days Grill
W h e r e : Glory Days Grill, 3790 Lakeside Village Ct, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Description:
- After Meeting Lunch Group Ride to Glory Days Grill - Led by: Randy Stanton -
Approximately __ miles - Departure Place: 7-Eleven, 290 Lakeland Park Blvd., Lakeland, FL
33805 - KSU 11:30 AM (approximate time) - NOTE: Social distancing guidelines are in effect;
therefore, the 6 foot rule is still encouraged.
Sun Mar 14, 2021
8am - 12pm
Group Ride to Hometown Market at Beasley Farms/Coney Island
Drive Inn
W h e r e : Beasley Farm, 10137 Preston Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA
Description:
- Group Ride to the Hometown Market at Beasley Farms, followed by lunch at
Coney Island Drive Inn - Led by: Tami Stanton/Connie Zimmer - Tami will be taking the group to
the Speedway (26260 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601), then Connie Zimmer will pick up the
ride and take us to Beasley Farms and then onto Coney Island for lunch! - Approximately 65
miles- DEPARTURE PLACE: 7-Eleven, 290 Lakeland Park Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805- KSU 8:00 AM-
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a cash only venue. Beasley Farms has $10 boxesof fresh produce, arts
and crafts and other farm exhibits. - Beasley Farms Website: http://m.facebook.com/Beasley-
Farms-246402592050005/ - Lunch Destination Address: Coney Island Drive Inn, 1112 E.
Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 - Coney Island Drive Inn Website: https://www.
famousfootlongs.com/ (https://www.famousfootlongs.com/) - NOTE: Social distancing guidelines
are still in effect; therefore, the 6 foot rule is still encouraged.PolkHOG3877ACTIVITIES
Sat Mar 20, 2021
9:30am - 11:30am Group Ride - River Water Front
W h e r e : TBD
Description:
- Group Ride - River Water Front - Led by: Glen Zielinski - Approximately __ miles -
DEPARTURE PLACE:- KSU
Sat Mar 27, 2021
10am - 12pm Group Ride to Vincent's
W h e r e : Vincent's Italian Restaurant, 5914 N Orange Blossom Trail, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
Description:
- Group Ride to Vincent's Italian Restaurant - Led by: Russ Simcoe - Approximately
__ miles- DEPARTURE PLACE:- KSU
Sun Mar 28, 2021
All day BINGO Challenge Event Ends
Sun Mar 28, 2021Metal Name Badges
Bomar Trophy Shop – 1501 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL
Lori or Jackie 863-682-1439
Bomartrophyshop@aol.com
YOUR NAME HERE
Polk County Chapter #3877
Tags will be 1 ¼ x 3 inch in size.
Gold Background with black letters $7.50 + tax
Color/Subliminated with black letters $8.50 + tax
Turnaround time usually within the week. I would take up the money at the meeting and deliver
badges at the following meeting unless an event prior to would allow me to deliver.
Embroidered Name Patches
All Tech Stitching – 3850 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL
Marta & frank Tilley 863-965-0057
No charge for Design and Layout.
HOG YOUR NAME HERE
Polk County Chapter #3877
Lakeland, FL
Example:
$15.00 plus sales tax ($16.05 total) Cash – Check – or Charge
Patches will be 1 ¼ x 3 inch in size. Orange with black stitching.
Turnaround time around 2 weeks. I would take up the money at the meeting and deliver patches at
the following meeting unless an event prior to would allow me to deliver.You can also read
