- Chapter Meeting(Chapter Ride/Event)(3 days)
- Dinner ride to ? (MVP point ride)(Chapter Ride/Event)(10 days)
- Pinic Ride(Chapter Ride/Event)(19 days)
- LOH Bowling for Bikes - Sat, Nov 20 - 1:30-5 pm(LOH Ride/Event)(75 days)
Board Of Directors |
Director
Michael Boho
What do you ride
2007 FLTRI – Road Glide
2003 FLHRCI – Road King Classic
2006 FLHX – when my wife lets me
What was your Spark
My Dad always gave me a ton of s _ _ t about riding a Honda – so one day I told him to put his money where his mouth was and sell me one of his for a substantial discount. Well, to my surprise he agreed. That next weekend, I sold my Honda Valkyrie and bought a Road King Classic that was not even a year old for $7,500.
Where are you from
I grew up mostly in Chicago and spending my summers on the Kingsmill Golf Course in Williamsburg, VA. My last two years of High School were spent in Woodbury, MN
Why did you decide to become a member of the board
That’s a great question. First and fomost my love and passion for Harley-Davidsons, Second having a great mentor/friend/ past director who set a high bar and who’s footsteps I wanted to follow in, and finally, I love helping and meeting people.
Other hobbies besides Harleys
Skiing, Shooting, Golf (when I get the change), Music, Trying to exercise, and donating my time to good causes…
Michael's Favorite Ride for 2008 / 2009
My favorite ride with the chapter was the ride to where it all began – Itasca State Park. It was the first overnight ride our chapter when on and was very well attended. The trip up full of long and windy road both to and from. It was the first time, I truly felt like I got to know some great people that are part of our chapter on a more personal level. You can learn a lot about a person when you get on a HD and just point in any direction and ride…
Secretary
Carol Grahl
What do you ride
What was your Spark? (What got you into Harleys?)
Where are you from?
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
Other hobbies besides Harleys:
Treasurer
Greg Petrie
What do you ride
07 Electra Glide
What was your Spark? (What got you into Harleys?)
Coolest looking and sounding bikes on the road and the coolest riders. I wanted to be a member of the club
Where are you from?
San Francisco Bay Area
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
I wanted to be a part of something that brought local bikers together and to learn the ropes of the organization
Other hobbies besides Harleys:
Guitar, exercise, flying, outdoors
Assistant Secretary
Jeff King
What do you ride:
2005 Dyna Wide Glide
What was your Spark : ( What got you into Harleys )
As a kid I’ve always want a bike, after some time with dirty bike and three wheelers. I wanted something lager, after a family trip to South Dakota I got the Harley fever just And seeing all the Harley's. I decided then that was the bike I was going to own one day. After a few years, three kids, a house and one metric bike I got my Harley.
Where are you from?
Born in Milwaukee few later moved to Twin Cities and have lived all my life except a couple years in Texas
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
Ever sense I have owned a Harley I want to be more involved with something to help promote Motorcycling. When WPHD opened I found my way and wanted to help out with the HOG chapter where I could be used. I decided to use my next hobby to help the chapter, and became chapter Photographer. Along the way I picked up being webmaster.
Other hobbies besides Harleys
Photography, Wood Working, Cooking (Anyone want BBQ),
Hunting or anything to master my marksmanship (guns or bows)
Head Road Captain
Matt Hardy
Board Position / s
Currently - Head Road Captain
08- Membership Director
What do you ride
07’ Ultra Classic CVO
What was your Spark
I started riding metric dirt bikes at a very early age. My first Harley was a 1968 Sportster that was literally in a box, I bought it from my neighbor
And got a lot of help / advice from the local HD dealer and got it put back together, it was a great 1st bike. Building that bike and learning from the dealer really got me to become a lifetime Harley rider/owner.
Where are you from
Born in Grand Haven, MI
1970 – 1994 moved to Greendale, WI
1994 – Present Chanhassen, MN
Why did you decide to become a member of the board
I wanted to become involved so that I could give back and support the Wild Prairie Hog Chapter. I have meet many incredible people and at the same time I having a tremendous amount of fun.
Other hobbies besides Harleys
Huge sports fan – Packers NFL, Twins MLB, Gophers NCAA
Waterfowl hunting, fishing, camping and an occasional game of golf
Matt’s Favorite Ride for 2008 / 2009
My favorite ride was the Elko Demo run. Our Road Captain John planned an awesome ride through south/southeast MN. 140 plus miles around many lakes, past farms, fern and fauna and of course many twisties. The weather was not the best, a little cool and windy however the route was second to none. Well planned rest stops, gotta have ice cream , no matter the temperature.
The destination was fun also, we saw Monster trucks, Motorcycle jumps and lots of racing. The best was the Dukes of Hazard jump and the figure eight school bus race.
Safety Officer
Chris Hawver
What do you ride?
2008 Anniversary Street Glide
What was your Spark?(What got you into Harleys)
In a car, you see the world… sight sense is involved.
On a bike all your senses are involved and magnified.
Where are you from?
I live in Minnetonka. I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia
Where I learned my manners.
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
I want to make a contribution to my fellow bikers and how to ride and have fun in a safe manner.
Other hobbies besides Harleys?
Spending time with my sons; reading; coaching business executives; volunteering at church; putting together presentations and coaching presenters; teaching basic and advanced accident scene management courses; and helping our Head Road Captain with various tasks and activities.
Favorite Ride?
My favorite ride was the Chapter “Ride to the Wall”. There were 21 bikers on 20 bikes for 7+ days. In addition to the camaraderie we shared, I gained a different perspective of the phrase “Freedom is not Free”.
Historian
Mollie McMacken
What do you ride
2005 Dyna Wide Glide
What was your Spark: (What got you into Harleys)
I got onto the back of our webmaster/photographer’s bike six years ago. It was not a Harley but at least it was a bike. Three years ago we got the Harley and I love the difference in size and power from the first bike. But it doesn’t matter what we ride, I haven’t been off the back of any bike since he put me on six years ago.
Where are you from:
I’ve lived in MN all my life. Grew up in Apple Valley and now live in Chaska.
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
I wanted to be more then just a chapter member and to help get this new chapter off the ground.
Other hobbies besides Harleys:
I like to read, cook, fish, go to the gun range and travel. I’d hunt but it’s too early, too cold and I don’t want to go.
Ladies Of Harley Officer
DiAnna Sheller
What do you ride
2008 Nightster
What was your Spark ( What got you into Harleys)
My husband and his Harley. After riding with him and realizing how much fun it was, I decided I needed my own handlebars. I wanted a new challenge. There is something about a woman riding her own bike, and I wanted to be that woman.
Where are you from
I am originally from Ukraine. Now my home is Eden Prairie where I live with my husband Derrick and our little puppy Daisy.
Why did you decide to become
a member of the board
I enjoy meeting people, planning events and leading a group. I also like to be part of something meaningful, and serving on the board gives me a chance to apply myself to all of these.
Other hobbies besides Harleys
Harleys first and foremost. Travelling around the world - it opens up my eyes on how big the world really is. Touring wineries in the Napa Valley wine country and also watching the sunset on the beautiful Carmel beach. Dancing, exercising, reading and gardening.
Activites / editor
Derrick Sheller
What do you ride?
2008 Sportster 1200 Custom
What was your spark?
I've always wanted to ride a motorcycle, and this was a gift to
myself after completing graduate school.
Where are you from?
I live in Eden Prairie, MN.
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
It sounded interesting and it was a way to meet people, a chance to
apply my skills in new ways.
Other hobbies besides Harleys
My photography business, traveling, visiting 'out of the way' unique
places to avoid mainstream tourism, home improvement projects,
visiting the Napa Valley wine country.
Photographer
Kevin Rodewald
What do you ride
What was your Spark?
(What got you into Harleys)
Where are you from?
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
Other hobbies besides Harleys.
Membership
Don Jackson
What do you ride
’08 Softail Custom
What was your Spark?
(What got you into Harleys)
My spark was the image of Easy Rider’s freedom and self reliance, like a modern day cowboy. However, it did take a few decades to get around to it.
Where are you from?
I was born in Evansville, Indiana, a town on the Ohio River that was a big munitions producer during WWII. My own mother riveted airplane wings in a Corsair plant there. My father was born and raised in a log cabin on an 80 acre farm in Pike County Indiana. That was all a long time ago.
Why did you decide to become a member of the board?
I appreciate the opportunity to make a contribution, and Membership lets me meet everyone. Remembering names is still a challenge.
Other hobbies besides Harleys.
In my 20’s I had a ‘Bucket List’ that included; Scuba Diving, Sailing, Flying, and Biking. I still have Sailing left to do. Along the way I did own a horse boarding stable for 15 years and was a Cowboy/Farmer. We boarded horses, gave riding lessons and raised chickens and ducks. I have hunted small and large game in Minnesota and Colorado, and was a Firearm Safety Instructor at the Watertown Gun Club for a few years. I have four children that are independent thinkers and choose their own path to follow. We have enjoyed riding horses, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.
I guess my other hobby is life, and mowing the lawn of course.
Chaplain
William LeMieux
What do you ride
05 Electra Glide & 08 Sportster Low
What was your Spark:(What got you into Harleys)
My first bike was a Harley Davidson 350 dirt bike. That is when HD was partnered with AMF. It had nobby wheels and everything!
Where are you from:
Green Bay , WI . And yes my family does have season tickets!
Why did you decide to become a member of the board:
Mike Boho is a good friend and he asked me, I am honored to be the chaplain.
Other hobbies besidesHarleys:
I like to fish, ice fish, and hunt on occasion.