S1 E2 - Striking the Balance

HOG-POD - Harley-Davidson Owner & Riding in the UK & Ireland

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Co-Host: Gerard

Co-Host: Kenny

Guest: Ben Vale, Dunedin H.O.G Chapter, Scotland

This episode we have invited Ben Vale, the Activities Officer from the Dunedin H.O.G Chapter, Scotland to discuss the dynamics within the membership of Chapters as well as some insider views from one of the largest Chapters in the UK and Ireland.

Also included in this month’s show is chat about the importance of the dealership/chapter relationship, how leadership of a chapter can shape its path and the importance of utilising the many different contributions from members.

We also learn that Ben doesn’t like cuddles and isn’t afraid to bite.

Dunedin Chapters annual rally, Thunder In The Glens made its much anticipated return in late August and it went down an absolute treat.

Don’t miss out on your chance to win an unregistered Harley-Davidson Street 750 from our friends at the New Forest Chapter in Southampton.
Tickets can be purchased by anybody, from anywhere. The draw will be made at their rally on Saturday 24th September 2022 and the winner will be notified of their win. You do not have to be a member of HOG, a Chapter or even be attending the rally to be eligible to win. All proceeds will be donated to the Isle of Wight and Hampshire Air Ambulance.

Win a New unregistered Street 750 , Winner to be drawn at the Blazin' Steampunk Rally on Saturday 24th Sept. 2022

Raffle promotor Mark Smith on behalf of New Forest HOG c/o Tim Richards, Southampton Harley Davidson , Heritage house , Second Avenue , Southampton. SO15 0LP

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

For episode 3 (released on the first Sunday in October 2022) Gerard will be exploring the role of the Activity Officer, and wider committee, during the ‘off-season’ to ensure that Chapter members stay in touch, get out and about to do things as a group and ensure that new members joining before the summer, get a good feel about the Chapter and its lifestyle.

Please get in touch and share your own ideas and events that your own group and chapter run through the winter.

- What non-riding events do you run?

- Are these at the weekend or mid-week?

- How well are they attending?

- Do you meet up with other Chapters for these events and make a night of it?

We would love to hear from you, just click the link below to get in touch.

Dunedin Chapter - https://www.dunedinhog.com/

New Forest Chapter - https://www.newforesthog.co.uk/

Blazin Steampunk 2022 Raffle Ticket - https://www.newforesthog.co.uk/product/blazin-steampunk-rally-raffle-ticket/

Oxford H.O.G Chapter - https://oxfordukchapter.co.uk/

Jake Spicer Toy Run collection being received by the Oxford Harley-Davidson Dealership

Oxford Harley-Davidson, Unit 9D, Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RN

T: 01865 735121 F: 01865 322380