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O. G.® Memberships Membership Renewal Local Chapter Membership A Form with a Function  \nH.O.G.® Member Benefits  \nACTIVITIES & EVENTS   10  \nTips for Volunteer Management  \nInsurance Coverage Event Production Policy Running an Event Event Suggestions  \nCHAPTER BUSINESS   48  \nTrademarks Mail Lists  \nChapter Officer Section [on](on members.hog.com)[ members.hog.com](on members.hog.com)[ ](on members.hog.com)[Dealer/Chapter Merchandise Program](Dealer/Chapter Merchandise Program)  \nChapter Incorporation Chapter Finances Charities  \nRaffles Prizes and Poker Runs Tax Status  \nChapter Insurance Program Condition of Coverage  \nANNUAL MEETING KIT   73  \nThe Annual Business Meeting  \nH. O. G.® Chapter Charter Application What’s Wrong with Meetings Being Productive  \ntAbLE Of cONtENtS  \nMARKETING   80  \nChapter Communications  \nChapter Officer News® Certificate of Appreciation  \nChapter Internet and Social Media Guidelines  \nGROUP RIDING   84  \nLearning to Ride Group Riding Tips Hand Signals Formation Riding Other Tips for Touring  \nH. O. G.® Chapter Alcohol Guidelines  \nFORMS   95  \nAdditional Insureds Alcohol Guidelines  \nAnnual Meeting Checklist Application for Non-Approved Activities Being Productive Checklist  \nChapter Application for Parades Chapter Event Release Form for Adults  \nChapter Event Release Form for Minors  \nChapter General Liability & Event Insurance Chapter General Liability Insurance Program Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release Form 1099-MISC  \nForm SS4  \nForm W-9  \nForm W-2G  \n2  \nH. O. G.® Chapter Charter Application  \nH. O. G.® Insurance Program Checklist Injury Report  \nLetter of Agreement  \nMinor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment  \nOfficer/Secondary Chapter Mailing Address Change Form People’s Choice Official Ballot  \nPoker Run Tally Sheet-multiple stop  \nPoker Run Tally Sheet-single deck Ride-in Show Judge’s Evaluation Sheet Ride-in Show Entry Sheet  \nRide-in Show Participation Sheet – rules and classes Schedule of Pre-Approved Chapter Activities  \nStaff Volunteer Sign-up  \n© 2013 H-D. Harley-Davidson, Harley and H. O. G. are among the trademarks of H-D USA, LLC.  \nbESt PRActIcES  \nWelcome to H. O. G. Please use this Handbook as aresource for your Chapter. It contains recommended“best practices” for Chapter operations and not “rules”for running your club… If you have any questions not covered by this material, please talk to your Sponsoring Dealer or your H. O. G.® Manager.  \n4  \nH.O.G ® MEMbERSHIP  \nTypes of H.O.G.® Memberships........................................... 5  \nMembership Renewal .........................................................6  \nLocal Chapter Membership................................................6  \nLocal Chapter Enrollment................................................... 7  \nA Form with a Function .......................................................8  \nH.O.G.® Member Benefits....................................................9  \nH.O.G ® MEMbERSHIP  \nCome along for the ride or make H. O. G.® membership a way of life. There’s a membership option to match your passion.  \ntYPES Of H.O.G. MEMbERSHIPS  \nFULL MEMBERSHIP  \nA full membership is good for one year. It entitles the member to all of the benefits and services of the Harley Owners Group.®  \nFULL LIFE MEMBERSHIP  \nFull life members are entitled to all the benefits of a full member, as well as a special life member patch and pin.(not available at Chapter level)  \nASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP  \nAssociate members are entitled to a number of benefits. Every associate member must have a sponsoring full member.(not available at the Chapter","cbCaibqw0eJijMBD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibqw0eJijMBD","pdf",4448323,125,"English","# Best Practices\n# H.O.G.® Membership\n## Types of H.O.G.® Memberships\n## Membership Renewal\n## Local Chapter Membership\n## A Form with a Function\n## H.O.G.® Member Benefits\n# Activities & Events\n## Tips for Volunteer Management\n## Insurance Coverage and Event Production\n# Chapter Business\n## Chapter Officers and Section\n## Chapter Finances and Charities\n## Annual Meeting Kit\n# Marketing\n# Group Riding\n# Forms","[{\"question\":\"What membership types are described in the handbook?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook describes full membership, full life membership, associate membership, associate life membership, and automatic memberships tied to purchasing new or used Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.\"},{\"question\":\"How does membership renewal work and what is provided?\",\"answer\":\"Members renew annually before expiration. Renewal includes a renewal patch and pin, an updated Americas Touring Handbook (full members only), and the H.O.G.® Adventure Guide, with delivery typically taking three to five weeks.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the requirements for joining a local chapter?\",\"answer\":\"Any H.O.G.® member can join an affiliated local chapter by completing the Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release and providing proof of national membership. Local chapter membership ends automatically if national membership expires.\"}]","H.O.G.® Chapter Handbook - Chapter Handbook | PDF",193]