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Ohio Calendar of Events
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BMW RA Ohio Region 2009 Calendar
This is what's happenin' in and around Ohio for Beemer Riders

Ohio RA Activities are in Larger Bold Type .

Other events listed in Brown text may be of interest to Ohio RA members.

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January 10-11, 2009 Ohio RA Winter Hotel Camp Out, Southeast Regional Meeting and Brunch Reserve your room TODAY at the Historic Lafayette Hotel in Marietta! We have a block of 9 cabin and 3 queen rooms (camp sites) reserved until January 4, 2009 for RA Members and interested BMW riders who wish to stay over on Saturday night. Call the Lafayette Hotel at 800-331-9336 or 740-373-5522 and reserve your room today by mentioning that you are with the BMW Riders Assoc. Rooms start at $49 plus tax for a cabin room and $69 plus tax for a queen room with some other room sizes available. The Lafayette Hotel is a Grand Riverboat Era Hotel right on the Ohio River. Just beyond the hotel is Historic Harmar Village with its' quaint brick streets. Tour the city and enjoy it's many shops, restaurants, antique stores and historic buildings and homes. We meet in the hotel lobby on Saturday evening for fun around the campfire (bring a candle). On Sunday morning enjoy a delicious all you can eat breakfast buffet that will begin at 10 a.m. in the Rufus Putnam Room of the hotel at a cost of $13.82 per person. Price includes the full buffet, your choice of beverage and includes tax and gratuity. We will hold a short meeting around 11:00 a.m. to discuss and plan the 2009 Ohio riding season as well as the state of the RA on local and national levels. The hotel and breakfast arrangements have been confirmed, so call now to get the room you wish to have. Map GPS Coordinates: N39 24.632 W81 27.122 THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT!
February 8, 2009 Ohio RA Northwest Regional Winter Breakfast-Meeting   Due to a scheduling conflict at Charlies, the meeting location has been changed to Cafe Marie's, diagonally across the street from Charlies. With breakfast starting at 9 a.m. and the meeting at 10 a.m., we will discuss the fast approaching riding season, review planned local events, and provide more details about the BMW RA International Rally. Ron and Nancy Berry have advised me that they are graciously opening up their home and the "quonset hut" for anyone who would like to come in on Saturday for the pre meet and eat festivities typically held there for his event. Ladies who attend this meeting will receive carnations for Valentines Day. The address is: Cafe Marie's, 580 Craig Drive, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Phone: 419-872-3599. Map THANKS TO ALL!
March 15, 2009 Ohio RA Central State Regional Meeting and Brunch   Breakfast will be held at 9:00 a.m. with a short meeting following at 10 a.m. in the Pioneer Restaurant located at 50 Columbus Rd, Utica, Ohio 43080 (St Rt 62 just west of Rt 13). The last indoor meeting of the off season. You all should be back from Daytona Bike Week by then and have some great stories to share. Details of the coming BMW RA International Rally and the related efforts of the Ohio Region members will again be prominent on the discussion agenda. We will also be finalizing our 2009 riding season calendar of events. Map! Restaurant phone is 740.892.2087. GPS Coordinates N40 13.780 W82 27.213 GREAT TURN OUT. THANKS!
April 3-5, 2009 Fruehlings Tune Up Fest Hilliard Ohio All area beemer riders are welcome to stop in, fetch a wrench, hold the light or get your hands dirty. Indoor work space is tight, but we can still fit in a couple more projects. Please contact Rick Swauger by at e-mail or call 614 571 4536. There wil be food and soft drinks with a donation box during the day Saturday and food and beverages Friday and Saturday evening. Carpet camping is available. The address is 1399 Birchwood Dr Columbus 43228. CONFIRMED!
April 24-26, 2009 Ohio RA Mt. Vernon Spring Camp Out   This is our season opener on the last full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in April at the Kokosing Valley Camp and Canoe located 1/2 mile west of Millwood, OH (on the south side of US 36 just west of US 62) Anyone wanting to arrive on Friday is welcome to do so.  Per person per night rates will still apply, so check in at the office to register. This will be another great year at this location that has many amenities: flush toilets, hot showers, a laundry, miniature golf, basketball, baseball, horseshoe pits, and an on site camp store, just to name a few. Restaurants can be found close by in Millwood and Danville. We will be again in "Area B" (right across from the Office/Store) and have the picnic shelter. Camping cost is still $5.00 per person per night and there is water and electric at each site. Campers\trailers will be $25 per night. Please register at the camp office on arrival. The Ohio RA will provide continuous coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Saturday night, "share a dish if you wish" potluck. Adult beverages are permitted. Excellent riding roads are found in every direction from the campgrounds. Also, nearby is the Kokosing Gap Trail for hikers. Come on out and see why everyone loves this nice location to break in your new camping equipment. Start the 2009 riding season with the Ohio RA. The campground's phone is 740.599.7056. Map Quest look-up address: 25860 Coshocton Rd, ZIP 43028 GPS Coordinates: N40 24.133 W82 17.086 WHAT A GREAT TURNOUT!  47 ATTENDED! THANKS!!

June 5-7 BMW Riders of Toledo campout. The BMW Riders of Toledo are hosting a campout at the Pit in New Haven Ohio. There will be a steak or chicken dinner available for $13.00 per person and camping is $7.00 per night per person(adults). As usual this is a family friendly campout. Dinners reservations need to be made through Gary or Lori. Please go to BMW Riders of Toledo for details. The Pit is located at 5720 St Rt 598, New Haven, OH. GPS coordinates are: Lat 40 degrees 59'54.38 N Long 82 degrees 41'59.35 W.

June 7, 2009 Buckeye Beemers Observation Fun Ride The Buckeye Beemers are going to sponsor an 'Observation Fun Run' on Sunday, June 7th 2009 at 10:00 a.m.. This will be a departure from their historical Poker Run. Here is a preview: Start at A.D. Farrow Harley Davidson Cycles at Oh Rt. 36 and I-71 North of Columbus and end at the Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio. Ride is approximately 100 miles. All brands of motorcycles are welcome. There will be check points. Observation questions and the next sections 'route' will be given out at each check point. Correct answers at the end of the event can win really nice prizes. Check the Buckeye Beemers Web Site for more details as they develop.
June 19-21, 2009 Ohio RA Summer Camp Out This event will held on Fathers Day weekend. Thanks to members Kris and Randy Phipps, we will be holding this event at their home in Peebles, Ohio. Their phone number is 937-588-2013 if you have any questions.  Details are $10/person for the weekend, incl. porta potty costs and Saturday night meal. Randy is cooking salmon and chicken. Anyone wanting to attend for the Saturday night dinner, please RSVP by June 15th by calling Randy or Kris at 937-588-2013 or e-mail them at : krisphipps@hughes.net. Friday night is potluck, everyone bring their favorite munchie to share. Hot showers. A special request from the Phipps - anyone who plays a musical instrument please bring it along!! I am adding a recent e-mail from Kris:  Dear Mark, Went to our bi-weekly drumming last night and as we were discussing schedules, the next drumming happens to fall on Summer Solstice, which is also campout weekend. This should be awesome!!!!!!! Would you please post that riders and guests might want to bring drums, rattles, shakers, etc. to make music. We are up to about 20 to date. Best riding in Southern Ohio. Shady campsites or in the woods. Continuous coffee, etc. Their address is: 3775 Tater Knob Rd, Peebles, OH 45660. Map GPS Coordinates: N39 03.046 W83 18.928 CONFIRMED!
July 23-26, 2009 BMW RA's 37^th International Rally From the BMWRA website: " We have picked this date in conjunction with BMW MOA. Our rallies will be on consecutive weekends, and we will give some sort of recognition to those that attend both. We picked the location because it is close to the East Coast (an easy and inexpensive trip for many), yet offers great riding and facilities. We estimate, based on pre-registrations, that in 2004 we would have had around 3000 attendees. Then we were hit by Hurricane Ivan. Homes were destroyed in FL and the south. Roads were closed in NC. Rivers went 9 feet over flood stage in Pittsburgh and Charleston, WV. Buckets of rain fell the entire rally. Anyway, we felt the rally would have been the best one, and best attended, the RA ever had to that point if we hadn't been snake bitten by the weather. So we thought it was worth trying again at the same place. We are working hard to make this the best RA rally ever.   We are renting the entire State Park, resort, ski lift, etc. The resort has upgraded its facilities and built a new pavilion. The local chamber of commerce has working on activities for us. We are hoping to expand our off-road activities since that seems to be a direction BMW is going. We expect to have a dirt bike school, as well as both MSF classes and a Lee Parks "Total Control School." BMW Classic (formerly BMW Mobile Tradition) has said they will send someone to our rally. Jeff Yost of the BMW Vintage Club is trying to get together a vintage exhibit. Check back for more details as they unfold or go to BMWRA Rally . CONFIRMED!
October 30 thru November 1, 2009 Ohio RA Halloween Camp Out at the Trail Riders Campground, 4 miles north of Cadiz on SR 9. Primitive camping, pit toilets, and a paved road into the campsite. Look for a Harrison State Forest sign marked “Trail Riders Campground”. All interested BMW riders are invited to this end of season the camp out. RA-Ohio coffee, tea, etc., Sam Hill Memorial Ride at noon, "bring a dish if you wish" potluck on Saturday evening and more. Ghouls and gobblins welcome. Contact the RA Ohio Region Rep for details. GPS Coordinates: N40 20.484 W81 01.463 CONFIRMED!
Winter Meeting Schedule for Sunday Breakfasts:

November - Northeast Second Sunday of the month (exact dates to be posted in December)

December - Southwest

January - Southeast

February - Northwest

March - Central First Sunday after Bike Week ends (check calendar later for date)

November 7-8, 2009 RA Northeast Ohio Meeting and Breakfast 9:00-11:00 AM in the restaurant at the Atwood Lake Resort in the Tappan Room. Enjoy a fabulous Sunday breakfast for only $9.95 and stay for the regional meeting at 10:00 AM. On Saturday night some riders camp out nearby (weather permitting) while others stay in the lodge. This year we are receiving the same special double room rate of $89 which includes the Sunday breakfast buffet for two. They will also honor the double room rate for Friday if you would like to show up early. You can call to make your reservation beginning October 9 and the deadline is November 5th. To make your reservation and get the special room rate, call the Atwood Resort at 800.362.6406 and mention the BMW RA. The Atwood Lake Resort has a web site at - Atwood Lake Resort. The address for online mapping to the resort is 2650 Lodge Road SW, Zip 44675. GPS Coordinates: N40 32.784 W81 14.639 UNCONFIRMED!
December 13, 2009 RA Southwest Ohio Meeting and Breakfast just southeast of Dayton, 9:00 AM at the Buffet in the Washington Square Shopping Center. From I-675 take the Miamisburg-Centerville Exit 2 and head east on SR 725 to Lyons Road then left into the shopping center. The official mailing and map-look-up address is 745 Lyons Rd., Dayton, OH 45459. Buffet phone 937.438.3075. GPS Coordinates: N39 37.849 W84 11.407 UNCONFIRMED!

Check the RA Ohio Region's Calendar for up-to-the-minute information.

The BMW Motorcycle Owners of Cleveland meet the first Thursday of each month at various locations. Visit their web site at BMWMOC for this month's location.

The BMW Riders of Toledo meet the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of a club event. For more info go to their web site at BMW Riders of Toledo

Every Sunday -- Buckeye Beemer's Breakfasts, 9:00 AM at the Flying J Restaurant, I-71 at US 36 (Delaware-Sunbury Exit). The Buckeye's meet the 3rd Wednesday
of each month. For more info go to their web site at Buckeye Beemers .

The YBMW riders meet every third Sunday at 10:00 for breakfast at Pauls Cafe, 36 S Main St, Columbiana, OH, 44408 Phone 330 482-9753. For more information E-mail Rick Milanek .

Your BMW RA Ohio Region Representative is:

Mark Hawkins
1061 Fairfield Avenue
Columbiana , OH 44408
Phone 330.259.1308
or best by e-mail to:
RA Ohio Region Rep

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November - Northeast	Second Sunday of the month (exact dates to be posted in December)
December - Southwest
January - Southeast
February - Northwest
March - Central	First Sunday after Bike Week ends (check calendar later for date)