The Gateway Rider  Challenge

PURPOSE:

The Gateway Rider Challenge (GRC) program was designed to promote club participation, provide members with fun ideas of places to go and things to do, and to recognize those that promote the chapter through their participation. Since the GRC was developed for and by, the Gateway St. Louis Missouri Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter, it is open to chapter members only for participation.

HISTORY:

Originally the idea for the GRC was brought back from the Harley-Davidson 95th Anniversary in Milwaukee Wisconsin by member Pati Alberts, who obtained the idea from a northern H.O.G. chapter. Pati and Ron Crawford brought the program to life at the Gateway H.O.G. chapter by expanding on the design, assembling the first books and soliciting the membership for a logo design. The hog on a bike logo was such a popular design that one member rushed out to get it as a tattoo (for your first challenge, see if you can find out who). Initially the GRC was loaned the funding to get it started by the chapter, but now it is a self sufficient.                                                                       Each year the program grows in participants, and things to do, and is well received by our sponsoring dealership Gateway Harley-Davidson. Historically top point and participation prizes have been awarded at the chapter Christmas party. The program is not intended to be a fund raiser, therefore; the majority of the money collected is returned as prizes.

 HOW IT WORKS:

Each year prior to the riding season the GRC committee meets to determine the events that will receive GRC points. Typically these include participating in Chapter and Ladies of Harley (LOH) meetings & events, places to visit, eating establishments, local, state, national events, H-D dealerships, various riding challenges, and miles ridden. Participation of GRC events between the 1st of the year and the printing & distribution of the books is verified via the sign-up sheets from the events. Once the books are available they are sold for a nominal fee. After which the participation of events is then verified by a GRC committee member at the event. For non-group/chapter events participation is verified by presenting a GRC committee member some form of proof of participation, such as a receipt, picture, etc. These events will be listed in the book along with the type of proof required for validation. Starting and ending mileage can either be verified by a GRC committee member or a service ticket from Gateway Harley-Davidson, provided the ticket reflects the mileage, date, and VIN number of your motorcycle. The GRC ends each year at the November chapter meeting and all books must be turned in at that time. This facilitates the committee with sufficient time to tabulate the books and determine the prize levels prior to the Christmas party. Each year a rocker year pin is presented to everyone that has turned in their book and it has been verified that they’ve obtained the minimum level of points (as set forth by the GRC committee at the beginning of the year).

 

SUPPORT OUR  “2008”  G.R.C  SPONSORS:

 Visit our sponsors and let them know your doing the GRC Book.

Gateway Harley Davidson                                        314-845-9900                                  St. Louis, MO.

That One Place                                                            636-861-1902                                   Fenton, MO.

Skips Place Too                                                           314-353-0770                                   St. Louis, MO

Skips Place                                                                                                                           Piedmont, Mo.

Boundry’s                                                                     636-475-7400                                   Herculaneum, MO  

Holtie’s                                                                         636-797-3805                                   Hillsboro, MO

Lantern Pub                                                                618-485-2342                                    Ashley, IL.

Fat Boy’s                                                                    636-586-9339                                      Desoto, MO

Show Me’s                                                                 314-241-8245                                      St. Louis, MO.

Shady Jack’s                                                                                                                          St. Louis, Mo.

Lotawata Creek                                                                                                                                  

Louie’s Kampsville Inn                                                                                                     Kampsville, Il.

Hartbauer/McBride Memorial Foundation          St. Louis, Mo  +100 mile radius

 

GRC books are available at the chapter meetings. If some reason prevents you from attending a chapter meeting (such as working evenings) contact the GRC chairman (listed in your newsletter) to obtain one. There is an adequate amount of time to start and obtain the minimal level of points up until September 1st. After this date you may wish to wait for the following year.

!!!!!! TAKE THE CHALLENGE AND HAVE FUN !!!!!!

2003


The Gateway Rider Challenge celebrated its 5th Anniversary on June 1st., 2003. The festivities took place in a beautiful country setting on a sunny Sunday.

 

2006

We celebrated the 8th year on September 24th at Bee Tree County Park. H.O.G. Family and children joined for bar-b-que, desserts, games and fun. What a day it was; 78 people were signed in and there was laughter and smiling faces from everyone. Thank You for the memories.

2007

On Sunday September 30th, 2007 Gateway to the West H.O.G. Rider Challenge members, their family, and children joined together at Bee Tree County Park to celebrate the 9th year of the Gateway Rider Challenge Book. It was a beautiful day for bar-b-que and games; everyone had a great time.

2008

2008 Is the 10th Anniversary of the Gateway Rider Challenge Book.

Tim and Cindi Revelle are the GRC chairpersons for 2008.