In the Saddle - European Motorcycle Owners of Las Vegas

by Geri Kodey

Just like the recent national election, the time has come to pass the baton for leadership of the European Motorcycle Owners. Congratulations go out to our new officers:

. • President John Ashton

. • Vice President Mike Mamer

. • Secretary-Treasurer Geri Kodey

. • Board Members Jeff Powles and Bob Gay.

It has been an honor to serve as your president during the past year. We have seen the closing of Yankee Motorcycle Traders and the opening of BMW of Las Vegas. After many years of stability we have also experienced the demise of the Country Inn and our short stay at the Hot Rod Grille with high hopes for a long future at Henry's American Grill. These have been momentous gastronomical events because after all, our second name is Eat More Often.

We are not done eating yet folks. The annual club Christmas party will be held Saturday Dec. 11 at the club house of Dick and Bobbie Brady. The club will provide turkey, and soft drinks. If you would like to contribute a side dish to the feast please contact Yvonne Steele or Peggy Hall.

Last year the club began a new holiday tradition. Instead of a gift exchange among members at the Christmas party we took up a collection amongst ourselves and donated to a needy family located by John Ashton. This year we will make a similar donation which will be delivered to the chosen family after our Sunday breakfast in the weeks before Christmas. It was quite a moving experience last year to see the looks of appreciation from the family as we arrived on our bikes to make the presentation.

The European Motorcycle Owners had many other successes and good times over the past year. Despite not having a dealership for most of the year to direct new members our way we still managed to attract many great new people to our membership rolls. We welcome our new friends and encourage them to participate in our annual events as well as the impromptu Sunday morning rides after breakfast. Jeff Powles has been especially good at instigating off the cuff trips to Veyo, Utah for post breakfast pie and coffee, only a short 300 mile round trip.

Our yearly campout at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was quite enjoyable in spite of a Saturday evening rainstorm that provided quite a lightning show. EMO riders also made appearances at many rallies over the last year. Bill Smith has provided an interesting account of his journey to the national F650 Chain Gang Jail Break in Arkansas in this newsletter. Other rallies we have attended include the MOA national rally in Spokane, WA, the Beehive Beemers Panguitch rally and the season opening Internet BMW Riders gathering in Death Valley in late January. Yes we do support other brands rallies too. Last May Jim Williams, Larry Loyd and Wayne Kodey motored to Prescott, AZ for the Moto Guzzi rally and in the early autumn Wayne, Mike and Bonnie Mamer and Bert and Susi Fox appeared at the first Guzzi gathering in Panguitch. The EMO riding season actually begins the morning of New Years Day when those of us without hangovers gather for the John Loyd Memorial Ride to the Crow Bar in Shoshone, CA for breakfast and then on to the roads of Death Valley. This began as a ride organized by the late John Loyd for his family and friends. As all good rides do it grew and is now lead by John's son Larry.

We continue to be an active club that welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts with an interest in European Motorcycles. Thanks again for your support over the past year, it has been a rewarding experience


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	by Geri Kodey Just like the recent national election, the time has come to pass the baton for leadership of the European Motorcycle Owners. Congratulations go out to our new officers: . • President John Ashton . • Vice President Mike Mamer . • Secretary-Treasurer Geri Kodey . • Board Members Jeff Powles and Bob Gay. It has been an honor to serve as your president during the past year. We have seen the closing of Yankee Motorcycle Traders and the opening of BMW of Las Vegas. After many years of stability we have also experienced the demise of the Country Inn and our short stay at the Hot Rod Grille with high hopes for a long future at Henry's American Grill. These have been momentous gastronomical events because after all, our second name is Eat More Often. We are not done eating yet folks. The annual club Christmas party will be held Saturday Dec. 11 at the club house of Dick and Bobbie Brady. The club will provide turkey, and soft drinks. If you would like to contribute a side dish to the feast please contact Yvonne Steele or Peggy Hall. Last year the club began a new holiday tradition. Instead of a gift exchange among members at the Christmas party we took up a collection amongst ourselves and donated to a needy family located by John Ashton. This year we will make a similar donation which will be delivered to the chosen family after our Sunday breakfast in the weeks before Christmas. It was quite a moving experience last year to see the looks of appreciation from the family as we arrived on our bikes to make the presentation. The European Motorcycle Owners had many other successes and good times over the past year. Despite not having a dealership for most of the year to direct new members our way we still managed to attract many great new people to our membership rolls. We welcome our new friends and encourage them to participate in our annual events as well as the impromptu Sunday morning rides after breakfast. Jeff Powles has been especially good at instigating off the cuff trips to Veyo, Utah for post breakfast pie and coffee, only a short 300 mile round trip. Our yearly campout at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was quite enjoyable in spite of a Saturday evening rainstorm that provided quite a lightning show. EMO riders also made appearances at many rallies over the last year. Bill Smith has provided an interesting account of his journey to the national F650 Chain Gang Jail Break in Arkansas in this newsletter. Other rallies we have attended include the MOA national rally in Spokane, WA, the Beehive Beemers Panguitch rally and the season opening Internet BMW Riders gathering in Death Valley in late January. Yes we do support other brands rallies too. Last May Jim Williams, Larry Loyd and Wayne Kodey motored to Prescott, AZ for the Moto Guzzi rally and in the early autumn Wayne, Mike and Bonnie Mamer and Bert and Susi Fox appeared at the first Guzzi gathering in Panguitch. The EMO riding season actually begins the morning of New Years Day when those of us without hangovers gather for the John Loyd Memorial Ride to the Crow Bar in Shoshone, CA for breakfast and then on to the roads of Death Valley. This began as a ride organized by the late John Loyd for his family and friends. As all good rides do it grew and is now lead by John's son Larry. We continue to be an active club that welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts with an interest in European Motorcycles. Thanks again for your support over the past year, it has been a rewarding experience