Axemen, Ohio Chapter # 3
July News Letter
AXEMEN
Fire Fighter’s Motorcycle Club
JULY 2011
Last month, I provided information to you regarding membership requirements. The information is taken directly from the Rules, Bylaws, and Constitution as passed down to all chapters from the Michigan Home Chapter. Please note that this is “Club Business” and the information should be handled appropriately.
Attendance
You must make at least three (3) meetings or club events per year. If you do not meet these requirements, you may be voted out of the club at any regular meeting by a majority of those present. It is not the intention of the Ohio Chapter 3 Club to lose members. Therefore, we do consider extenuating circumstances when considering a member for removal from our chapter.
Dues
Dues are currently $10.00 per month and are payable in January – March. We currently have different ways available to make these payments that include online, mail, and directly to Treasurer Kent Wareham. For the online method, please contact Sergeant at Arms Barnhart. Also, it was voted on and approved that members shall pay for the entire year at a cost of $120.00. Probationary members shall pay the pro-rated amount based on the month he joins along with a $50.00 initiation fee that allows him to obtain his colors. You are not considered a member of our chapter until those requirements are met.
Ø The late penalty is $10.00 per month for each month you are behind in dues. Those members who are six (6) months behind in dues may be voted out at any regular meeting by a majority of those present.
Colors
Your colors are valuable and not to be treated lightly or carelessly. Losing your colors or leaving them unsecured is not acceptable. Colors are to be worn at all meetings and club functions whenever possible. In the absence of colors, a hat, t-shirt, sweatshirt or jacket with the club logo on it is acceptable. Members attending a club function and are not wearing their club colors or other identifying apparel (as mentioned above) will be assessed a $10.00 fine payable to the chapter.
Colors are property of the Axemen Motorcycle Club and will be returned to the club if you resign or are voted out.
Note: Beginning last month, I began picking Axemen members at random for the Newsletter Feature. If you do not wish to participate, please let me know so I can remove your name from the hat. Otherwise, if you are willing to participate, please feel free to submit your information to me at any time. I will save it to be used when your name is drawn. You have the option of writing your own or submitting the info to me and I will write it up. Thank you, Kevin
FEATURED AXEMEN
Tim Herb
I am a 20-year member of Columbus Fire and with 6 years prior to that at Grandview heights. I somehow have 26 professional years in the Fire Service; a paramedic for 25. Funny thing is, I still feel like a new boy! Assuming that politics and my health cooperate, I hope to continue for several more. I’ve been SO lucky to have a successful career doing something I truly love!
Ten years ago, I was privileged to be promoted to Lieutenant and for the past 8 years have been assigned to EMS-12 on 3-unit. For those of you who may not know, I oversee EMS operations in Battalion 2; 15 medics in 5 stations.
I have only been riding since 2008 so I am definitely a new rider. Prior to that, I always admired motorcycles, but I felt that my desire for speed would have spelled disaster on two wheels! After turning 40 however, I decided it was time to get that urge for speed under control and learn to ride. With the help of a couple of good friends and Harley’s Rider Edge course, I discovered a whole new experience: the thrill of riding a motorcycle! At times, I wished I had done it earlier in life but I honestly think that waiting until later has made me a better rider. So, I had my endorsement by the end of 2008. The following January (yes, January!!) I bought my first (current) bike; a 2007 Road King. It was delivered on January 15, 2009 and the temperature outside was 15 below zero! I had to look at that beautiful machine sitting the garage for 3 months before I could ride it…. UGH!!
For me, riding has always been something for me and my teenage daughter, Tabbi (Tabitha) to do together. We love to pick a remote spot on the map, plan an approximate route of state highways, and point the Road King in roughly that direction. It’s a great way to keep connected to one of my greatest inspirations and see some things we might not otherwise see.
I joined the Axemen in early 2010. I wanted to do something purposeful with my newfound passion for biking and when I learned of the Axemen’s mission of charity and patriotism, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. What an opportunity to be a part of something “bigger!” It’s also an opportunity to teach Tabbi the importance of charity and patriotism. Besides, those of you who have met her know how she loves a group ride! That kid LOVES loud pipes!
With all that, I would be a complete jackass if I didn’t mention the support of my wife of 25 years. Heidi has tolerated 26 of the Fire Service and she completely supports my Axemen activities. She actually shopped for (and found) my bike on the internet. Truth be known, she was working for her Master’s degree and it was a way to get Tabbi and me out of the house while she studied. Now the plan is to get her endorsement and a bike next year!
Central Ohio Events
2nd Annual SSG Shannon M Smith No Fear Memorial Motorcycle Event
Friday, July 15, 2011 - Saturday, July 16, 2011
Last Resort Saloon, Delaware
Friday 4 pm - Midnight & Saturday 10 am – Midnight
We will have Vendors and Live Bands on Friday, and then will begin Saturday morning will Vendors and Live Bands all day. The Poker Run is last bike out at Noon, going to all Military stops and finishing it up to honor SSG Shannon M Smith, from there the Delaware County Police will escort all of us back to the Arena for a free meal. At 4 pm the Military Ceremony will begin to pay respects to all of our brave men and women who have and are protecting our freedom! The headliner bands will begin in the Pavilion at 8 pm. All proceeds benefit the SSG Shannon M Smith No Fear Scholarship Fund. "Never Forgotten"
Bikes For The Brave
Saturday, July 16, 2011 9:00 AM
American Legion Post 283, Pickerington, OH
This Poker Run will be honoring three local fallen heroes, David Johnston, Dustin Derga, and Adam Know and will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Registration begins at 09:00am, all you can eat breakfast available for $4.00, Live Music, Food, Raffles and Prizes beginning at 5:00pm following the ride. Featuring The Lima Company Memorial, life-size murals of the fallen warriors of central ohio Marine unit, Lima Co 3/25, on display July 15th-17th. Also featuring The Columbus Police Department Pipes and Drums, performing at 7:00pm following ride. T-shirts designed and donated by Jim Beam will be available, as well as Bikes For The Brave patches, the sharpest ride patches around. See you there!
For info call 419-551-0335 or email strahle4@yahoo.com
Columbus Chrome Divas Bikini Bike & Car Wash
Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Quaker Steak & Lube
This is our first Bike Wash and we are looking for it to be a great success!
All net proceeds go to The Stefanie Spielman Breast Cancer Fund.
There will be more information to come!
2nd Annual Ride for the Cure Charity Poker Run and Bike/Car Show
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - Sunday, July 31, 2011
Polly's Tavern Patio & Grille
Polly’s Tavern is going “Passionately Pink for the Cure” on Saturday, July 30th by sponsoring their 2nd Annual “RIDE FOR THE CURE” CHARITY POKER RUN and a BIKE & CAR SHOW. All proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Poker Run starts at 10am, Bike & Car Show starts at 1pm. Food, Prizes & Trophies for several classes, Vendors, Fun, Games, Live Entertainment. Please join us and show your support for this great cause and remember to wear pink to the event!
Ohio Ride For Autism 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
The Ride will begin at AD Farrow Harley Davidson at Northstar, and at some point we will be stopping at Quaker Steak & Lube in Columbus
...Online registration and information will be available at www.boydsgoodyear.com eventually…
All of the proceeds from the ride will go to various autism charities..
With Autism affecting 1 out of ??? children,( by then ) and one in ?? boys,( by then) we have to do something...Central Ohio is leading the nation in research, treatment, education, therapies and the desire to help these kids and their families..
Club Events
Reminders:
Ø Our next scheduled Family and Friends ride will be Sunday July 17th leaving at 11:00am from a location to be announced. Road Captain Ben Runyon will be handling the ride.
Ø The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday July 20th @ 6:30 pm. Location to be announced.
Michigan Chapter #1 10th Anniversary Hotter than Hell Charity Ride
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The 2011 GAMG will be at the Final Score in Delaware Ohio. The GAMG website is up and ready for ticket sales.
*****TIME TO SALE TICKETS IS NOW*****
PRIZES
Harley 1200XL HD-1
42” LCD Television
Motorcycle GPS System
Hotel and Dinner package
CASH
Quote of the Month
“Neither a wise nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower
