PRIDE PATCH PROGRAM
Bakersfield HOG Chapter 1580 has implemented a HOG Chapter Pride Patch program to allow members to earn a very nice patch for their vests. HOG took the logo from our sponsor, Bakersfield Harley-Davidson and made it into a quality patch that says “HOG CHAPTER PRIDE.”
Members earn this patch by participating in HOG events, volunteering and going on Chapter rides. Along with the patch, members can earn an additional 5% discount on the standard 10% discount members receive for attending general meetings. This additional discount happens when the member reaches 10 points towards the patch, again at 15 points towards the patch and upon completion of the requirements for the Chapter Pride Patch.
We have issued 25 chapter Pride Patches to members and some members have earned a subsequent yearly rocker because they fulfilled the Pride Patch requirements two years in a row.
Our HOG Chapter Pride Patch is a great way to show your achievements and dedication to Bakersfield HOG on your vest.
MEMBER APPRECIATION
HOG has another way of showing our appreciation for our general members who are the backbone of Bakersfield HOG. At each 50/50 drawing, we pull out $10 before the money is split between the winner and HOG.
This $10 is put in a fund and at each general meeting; we will announce a National HOG number. If the member whose number is present at the meeting AND has both his/her current National HOG card and his/her current local membership card, he/she receives the money in the kitty.
If the winning member is not present, the money rolls over to the next general meeting where we’ll try to give it away again. If the kitty is not claimed all year, we will split the money at the November General Meeting and present it to the general membership as an additional 50/50 drawing.
Our winning number is randomly selected each month. Chapter Secretary Randy Coats sends our Director the most recent list of active HOG members. Our Director then uses a computer generated random number generator and selects the winning number to be presented at the general meeting.
MORE MEMBER APPRECIATION
Another way of showing our members how much we appreciate them is by using the HOGLOG. Each month, Editor Ralph Sanchez selects a number in the manner listed above and posts that number in the HOGLOG. The number is not hidden but it is in a different location every month.
When a HOG member discovered his/her number in the HOGLOG, he/she must come to the next general meeting and during the brag session, brag about finding his/her number. When this happens, that member will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bakersfield Harley-Davidson.
It’s that easy…nothing to do but locate your number in the HOGLOG.
These are just some of the ways we like to show our appreciation to our great HOG members who really make this organization what it is. Of course, we always try to say “thank you” but sometimes a little extra goes a long way to let you all know how much we appreciate your help and support.
Ride safe and ride often…
DAVE FISHER
DIRECTOR