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New Let’s Ride Challenge Celebrates Heroes and Rewards Riders

The 2025 edition of this yearly event has been scheduled for SATURDAY - March 22, 2025.  KSU @ 9AM We're doing a 'SNOWBIRD' Edition this year to enable our seasonal members the opportunity to become PATCHED members of the TAIL! Previous patch members will be awarded a "repeat survivor" pin, so there's something for everyone! Clear your schedule for a great event on the 3rd Saturday in March (2025) NOTE: Helmets are required for the section of the ride in Georgia

Vet Fest Lake Co. Comedy Show was amazing. We have so many people to thank and I hope I do not miss anyone. First and foremost-we love our community that love our Veterans. We hosted a comedy show to a full house at the Venetian Center. Thank you to our Sponsors Parady Financial Group, WallaceHealth Umatilla Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers American Legion Mount Dora Auxiliary GATOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON Browne’s Yard Creations HGR Construction Inc. LPT Realty Agents (Official) 

We will be recruiting NEW members and accepting 2025 renewals at the Lake County H.O.G. Membership Table from 10AM - 3 PM during Gator’s 31st Anniversary Party & Chili Cook Off this coming Saturday (2/1).  Be sure to swing by our table for some fun conversation and laughs. Potential new members are not immune to fun, laughter and fellowship. I’m sure we’ll have something to add to your day of celebration and chili sampling.  COME ONE - COME ALL!  

James Lamar DeLaney, age 91, of The Villages, Florida passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born in Hampton, AR and was raised in Lancaster, Pa.  As a patriot and love of his country he served in the US Army from 1950 to 1952. Shortly after his discharge he joined the US Army Reserves and retired as Colonel in 1983. Jim started his career in the Transportation industry as a young man and retired as owner of his own Transportation Company in Manville, New Jersey. In 1981 he was elected President of the New Jersey Motor Truck Association.

Talk about a 'LONG RIDER' - Bob Beach won our monster milage award for 2024 by riding in excess of 35,000 miles! I'm getting FLAT ASS just writing this post! CONGRATULATIONS to Bob for his achievement! [👏] [👏] [👏]

Congratulations to Julie and Tom Blaho for being selected as our OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER(S) of 2024! Always there, always leading in the desire to be of service - and with smiling faces throughout. Round of applause please [😍] [🥰] [🙂] [👏] [👏] [👏] .Note, in keeping with tradition, they must now exhibit this masterpiece of modern art in a prominent location in their home for the entire year! [😂] [😛]