This year’s Kickoff Ride will be a little different, because we are recognizing our 10th year as a chartered Indian Motorcycle Riders Group.  Our trip to New Rumley to visit George Armstrong’s statue has become an annual rite of passage. 

On Sunday, April 13th, the clouds parted and the sun warmed the air. We had good weather for Paul Healy’s low-speed practice course.

The Ohio Veternans Memorial Park located in Clinton, Ohio has been a special destination for our Chapter for many years.

Tom Johnson spearheaded that purchase and I am happy to report that the brick has been placed. We are planning to visit the brick on our Memorial Day Ride on Sunday, May 25th.

Order Yours Online by April 17th!

Our "10 Years of Miles and Memories T-Shirt" is ready for online order.   Membership Director Maria Weisgarber has worked with Print Bar of Massillon, Bair’s Indian Motorcycle, and Indian Motorcycle to design our special Anniversary T-shirt.  

The 2025 Ride Calendar has been completed and all of the important information is updated on our chapter Website. Special thanks to Head Ride Captain Tom Johnson and all the ride leaders who have volunteered to lead rides and crafted this fantastic ride schedule.

On Saturday, February 15th, Tim Rastetter hosted 22 curious Chapter 1963# members for a tour of Thirsty Dog Brewery.

Meet our 2024 Ride of the Year. Jodi Gallagher. Kind, compassionate, and caring are just a few adjectives that members use to describe our newest Rider of the Year.

Chapter #1963 Membership’s last official act of 2024 approved the slate of officers for 2025. The enthusiastic group voted by voice to approve the officers presented by the incoming President, Kevin Irwin.

This was my last year as President of the fantastic group, but I won't leave it anytime soon.  

We did our Ohio Best Roads for 2024, and it was a good one.  I used Google Maps this time, and it took me on some unique roads.  Some of the people behind me were probably thinking to themselves....." what have I gotten myself into this time?" Well, they got precisely what they wished for.

Kevin Irwin led eight chapter members on a three-day, two-night adventure into Michigan. The group rode through the Tunnel of Trees, ate lunch at the famed Legs Inn, crossed the Mackinac Bridge, and partied on Mackinac Island. Check out the video in this post!

On the Amish Door ride, Chapter President Tom Johnson surprised us with a visit to the Hershberger Petting Farm. It was a big hit, as this chapter has many animal lovers!

While it was hotter than Satan’s Arse - the breeze off the lake created some refreshing moments.

Chapter President Tom Johnson led a fearless group on a mystery ride that ended up in the West Virginia Penitentiary!

When you attend your next group ride, signing your ride waiver will look a little different. Indian Motorcycle approved our new ride waiver sign-in process, which will reduce ride-day sign-in time and maintain important emergency contact information.

“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass; it's about learning how to ride in the rain!” Today, 16 brave souls toughened out the rain for a fun kickoff ride down to Over The Rail Diner for brunch and then onto Custer Monument in New Rumley.

On Sunday, April 21st, several chapter members tackled the low-speed maneuverability course prepared by Paul Healy. All of the well-organized drills kept the riders warm on that chilly afternoon.

On Saturday, March 2nd, Chapter 1963 held our last Coffee, Donuts, and Comradery for 2024.   Normal monthly meetings will resume on Monday, April 1st, @ 7pm.

2024 kicked off with Coffee, Donuts, and Comradery. We did a little ride calendar planning and added our 2023 Rider of the Year to the wall.

We ended the season with our annual Christmas party. We had an excellent turnout for it, and everyone enjoyed themselves.