The Fremont Michigan Chapter of the Harley Owners Group is a riding club open to anyone who owns a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We organize rides and events throughout the year, including rides for new and prospective members, weekday lunch rides, and longer tours. For more information, use the contact page to get in touch, attend one of our meetings (dates and locations are on the calendar page), or stop by our sponsor shop, Sandy’s Harley-Davidson in Fremont.
Our goal is to ride and have fun and we’d love you to join us!
This website features our calendar of events, lots of pics (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), links to the Sandy Corley Memorial Run and our sponsoring dealer, Sandy’s Harley-Davidson, and much more. Check it out!
Our goal is to ride and have fun and we’d love you to join us!
This website features our calendar of events, lots of pics (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), links to the Sandy Corley Memorial Run and our sponsoring dealer, Sandy’s Harley-Davidson, and much more. Check it out!
2018 Primary Officers
Director Todd Monroe 231-457-7978 toddmonroe5470@gmail.com
Assistant Director Karen Pottorff 616-935-2493 dimples49417@gmail.com
Treasurer Kathy Olsen 616-260-0315 kthrols@charter.net
Membership Secretary Jan Hofman 616-866-1903 janscratchpad@hotmail.com
Secretary Denise Whittington 616-826-9761 sdwhittington@gmail.com
Director Todd Monroe 231-457-7978 toddmonroe5470@gmail.com
Assistant Director Karen Pottorff 616-935-2493 dimples49417@gmail.com
Treasurer Kathy Olsen 616-260-0315 kthrols@charter.net
Membership Secretary Jan Hofman 616-866-1903 janscratchpad@hotmail.com
Secretary Denise Whittington 616-826-9761 sdwhittington@gmail.com
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Chapter Updates, Rides & Events
May 23, 2018
Busy, busy, busy…
The Morningstars are hosting a dinner run to Rum Runners TONIGHT, Wednesday, May 23, at 6:14:32 pm. Rum Runners is located at 12058 E Apple Ave. in Ravenna, just east of Muskegon. Please RSVP to James and Deb Morningstar. More info on the restaurant can be found at https://www.facebook.com/rumrunnersbarravenna/.
Todd Monroe is leading the Thursday Dinner Ride to the Chase Creek Smokehouse in Chase. Leaves Sandy's at 6 pm this Thursday, May 24th.
Saturday, May 26, Todd Bassett will be leading our monthly Welcome Ride for new, prospective and current members. Be at the shop by closing (3 pm), kickstands up at 3:15.
Also on May 26, the Fremont Lions are hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the Fremont Airport at 7756 W. 60th St, Fremont. All-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, coffee, orange juice, and eggs (served 8:30-11:00), Adults $7 (kids under 4 eat free)! Airplane and helicopter rides starting at $35 for adults and $25 for kids. At 8 am there will be a ceremony by the VFW and a fly-over for Paul Hankins, who passed away in December. Paul was a charter member of Fremont HOG and he used to do the Memorial Day wreath drop at the Bridgeton bridge in his Stearman. Paul’s family would appreciate it if any current HOG members could attend the ceremony, so if you’re planning on going please arrive a little early. The internment will be at Newaygo Cemetery at 2 pm.
Sunday, May 27, is the Chapter Meeting at the Blind Squirrel. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, the meeting is from 10:00 to 11:00. Ride after TBD.
On Monday, May 28, the Memorial Wreath Drop will be held at the Bridgeton Bridge. Be at the bridge by 8:45 am. For those that wish, you can go on and attend honors at three cemeteries, Ashland, Grant, and Hillside. Otherwise, after the drop, Rich Kroll will be leading a ride that leaves Sandy’s at 10 am.
Tuesday Ride on May 29th. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
On Sunday, June 3, Mike Whalen will be leading a ride to the Cowboy Action Shooting event in Rockford. The ride will leave Sandy’s at 9 am.
Tuesday Ride on June 5th. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, June 10, Gary Norton will be leading a ride to the 23rd Annual Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet at the Gilmore Car Museum. The event features hundreds of motorcycles and vendors on the Gilmore Car Museum’s Historic Campus! The group will leave Sandy’s at 8:30 am, with some stops on the way (stay tuned for details). This was a blast last year, so don’t miss it!!
If I’ve missed anything, let me know…
May 16, 2018
A busy couple of weeks coming up…
Sandy’s is hosting their annual Spring Open House this Saturday, May 19. There will be a Military ceremony, bake sale, and the Michigan Military Wall – you don’t want to miss it! Come on out and get some food, buy some raffle tickets, salute our Military, and check out the new bikes while you’re at it!
On Sunday, May 20, Rich Kroll is leading a ride to the Baldwin Blessing of the Bikes. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for no snow—or rain—this year!
Tuesday Ride on May 22nd. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
The Morningstars are hosting a dinner run to Rum Runners on Wednesday, May 23, at 6:14:32 pm. Rum Runners is located at 12058 E Apple Ave. in Ravenna, just east of Muskegon. Please RSVP to James and Deb Morningstar. More info on the restaurant can be found at https://www.facebook.com/rumrunnersbarravenna/.
Todd Monroe is leading the Thursday Dinner Ride to the Chase Creek Smokehouse in Chase. Leaves Sandy's at 6 pm on Thursday, May 24th.
Saturday, May 26, Todd Bassett will be leading our monthly Welcome Ride for new, prospective and current members. Be at the shop by closing (3 pm), kickstands up at 3:15.
Also on May 26, the Fremont Lions are hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the Fremont Airport at 7756 W. 60th St, Fremont. All-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, coffee, orange juice, and eggs (served 8:30-11:00), Adults $7 (kids under 4 eat free)! Airplane and helicopter rides starting at $35 for adults and $25 for kids.
Sunday, May 27, is the Chapter Meeting at the Blind Squirrel. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am, the meeting is from 10:00 to 11:00. Ride after TBD.
On Monday, May 28, the Memorial Wreath Drop will be held at the Bridgeton Bridge, meet at bridge at 8:45 am. After the drop, Rich Kroll will be leading a ride that leaves Sandy’s at 10 am.
Tuesday Ride on May 29th. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
May 11, 2018
The races at Berlin scheduled for tomorrow, May 12, have been postponed! More info will be posted later, but if you have any questions you can contact Todd B. at the shop. The races were canceled due to weather. This was supposed to be a double header with the Must See Racing group running Friday at Birch Run and Saturday at Berlin. Tonight’s races have been canceled due to the weather, so Saturday is off as well.
May 9, 2018
Berlin is this Saturday May 12. We will pull out of Sandy's at 3:15, then down to Turk's for a quick supper, and then off to the races. So far there are 30 people signed up to go. Ride your bike or come in a car, just don't miss it!! Any questions, talk to Todd. B.
Also on the 12th, Steve Whittington is leading a ride to the Mesick Mushroom Festival. The ride leaves Sandy’s at 9 am. More info on the festival can be found at http://www.mesick-mushroomfest.org/parade.html.
Tuesday Ride on May 15th. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
Sandy’s is hosting their annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 19. There will be a Military ceremony, bake sale, and the Michigan Military Wall – you don’t want to miss it!
On Sunday, May 20, Rich Kroll is leading a ride to the Baldwin Blessing of the Bikes. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for no snow this year!
Also, we need articles and pics for the newsletter and pics for the website and Facebook. If you have a fun ride—or a terrible one—write it up and send it to Gabe!
May 3, 2018
The Muskegon Motorcycle Club’s Spring Run is this Sunday, May 6, at Mt. Garfield. Gates open at 8 am. Visit http://www.muskegonmotorcycleclub.com/events/154-2018-schedule for more info.
Weather pending, there’s a Tuesday Ride on May 8th. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am.
Berlin is Saturday May 12. We will pull out of Sandy's at 3:15, then down to Turk's for a quick supper, and then off to the races. So far there are 30 people signed up to go. Ride your bike or come in a car, just don't miss it!! Any questions, talk to Todd. B.
Also on the 12th, Steve Whittington is leading a ride to the Mesick Mushroom Festival. The ride leaves Sandy’s at 9 am. More info on the festival can be found at http://www.mesick-mushroomfest.org/parade.html.
Tuesday Ride on May 15th. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome!
Sandy’s is hosting their annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 19. There will be a Military ceremony, bake sale, and the Michigan Military Wall – you don’t want to miss it!
On Sunday, May 20, Rich Kroll is leading a ride to the Baldwin Blessing of the Bikes. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for no snow this year!
The Restaurant Game is underway! You can get the list on the Fremont HOG website at: http://www.fremonthog2232.com/restaurant-list.html
April 26, 2018
The May issue of Sandy’s Review is now available. We’re trying something new … the newsletter is now posted on the Chapter website at http://www.fremonthog2232.com/newsletter.html. However, you will need a pass word to access it. The current password is Hog2232# - case sensitive. Members, check your email for the current password. This will help us avoid emailing large files and keeps the newsletters accessible. Simply click on “Download File” and a new window will open with the newsletter you’ve selected. Works well on phones as well.
If you’d like to see the group photo we took at the last meeting, it’s posted here: http://www.fremonthog2232.com/chapter.html. We’ll get some new group photos over the course of the season and swap it out.
This Saturday, April 28, Mike Whalen is leading a ride to the Maple Syrup Festival in Shepherd. Meet at Sandy’s at 8:45 am, kickstands up at 9 am with a stop at the Sunoco gas station (Borland Gas and Grocery) at the corner of 5 Mile and Northland Drive, across from Morley-Stanwood High School, at 10 am for those who want to meet the group there.
Also this Saturday is the SCMR Kick-Off Party at the Fremont Moose. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm and features a $12 steak or chicken dinner, silent auction, games and a 50/50, and Outlaw Express will play after dinner!
Weather pending, there’s a Tuesday Ride on May 1st. Leave Sandy’s at 10 am.
The Restaurant Game is underway! You can get the list on the Fremont HOG website at: http://www.fremonthog2232.com/restaurant-list.html