How to join the Santa Maria H.O.G. Chapter
Step #1
Make sure you are a member of National H.O.G.
Step #2
Download the Chapter Membership Enrollment Form And Release and fill it out completely with no stray marks on the form. If you have to correct something then line through it and place your initials next to the correction. This release form is considered a ‘Legal Document’ with National H.O.G. and Harley-Davidson.
2026 Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release
Membership is currently $24 a year per member. Our year goes from January 1 through December 31. Dues are nonrefundable and we do not prorate dues for new members.
As a reminder, per National H.O.G. and the National Chapter Handbook on page 4, under Local Chapter Membership it states in the last line of the paragraph, “An expired National membership automatically terminates local chapter membership and any associated memberships.” Please pay attention to your renewal notice when you receive it from National H.O.G. and don’t get caught with your chaps down!
Step #3
Complete the New Member Profile Form and send it along with your Membership Form or bring both to the next General Membership Meeting.
Step #4
Make your check out to: Santa Maria HOG #1403 and send your completed form with your check to:
Bob Wetzel
SMHOG Membership Officer
1236 Meridian Way
Lompoc, CA 93436
We also have a Chapter Participation Award that is based off Chapter sponsored rides and events. This award was started in 2012. At the end of the year the Top 10 members that have garnered the most points will get a Patch and Year bar or a Year bar if they have placed before. So I encourage you to get out there and ride and come to our Monthly General Membership Meetings.
Participation Award Information
Our 2025 Award Winners: Finishing in tenth place Steve Moeller with 32 points; ninth place Mike Mahmoodi with 34 points and he is a first time winner; eighth place Duane Purser with 37 points; seventh place Bob Wetzel 39 points and Bob is also a first time winner; sixth place Richard Spainer with 40 points; fifth place Kiki Delia with 49 points; we had two members tied for fourth place, Jeanie Rietz and Doug Grames with 53 points; third place Laurie Reifsnyder with 57 points; second place Phil Rietz with 61 points; and first place Richard Oberly with 65 points. Congratulations to all of the 2025 winners!
Now get out there and RIDE!
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H.O.G.® Chapter Impairing Substance Guidelines
Safe and responsible motorcycling activity is a major H.O.G. goal. In this regard:
- The consumption and use of impairing substances is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety and welfare of family, riding friends and the individual H.O.G. member.
- Impairing substance consumption before or during motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior.
- National H.O.G. has no direct operational control over chapter operations. Consumption of impairing substances after a riding activity or at non-riding events is a matter to be decided by the sponsoring dealership and H.O.G. chapter leadership. All such decisions are subject to final review and approval by the sponsoring dealership.
- If the sponsoring dealer and chapter decide that impairing substances may be consumed at a chapter activity, then the recommended approach is either to “Bring Your Own” or to “Buy Your Own” from a vendor licensed and insured to sell the impairing substance.
- Any incident occurring during a motorcycling activity as a result of the participant consuming impairing substances results in no insurance coverage.
Inappropriate Language and Behavior: Some people use profanity and dirty words freely. Some people use foul language when their emotions run high. Other people think they are just being funny. However, there is no excuse for obscene or sexual language, ethical jokes or slurs, or personal attacks using foul language. This includes not only the spoken word but also any photos and written material. Chapter members should not be forced to endure dirty words or sexual talk that makes them uncomfortable. Inappropriate patches shall not be worn or displayed on a members clothing at any time as a Chapter member. There is no place for this type of language or behavior, and it will not be tolerated in the Santa Maria Harley Owners Group and could be grounds for termination of membership with the Chapter. If the Chapter Manager determines that a member’s conduct is undesirable or contrary to the sponsoring Dealer’s standards or vision the membership may be revoked per National H.O.G. Chapter Charter guidance. This applies to both rider and passenger.