Chapter Focus: DanHOG

In February 1993, the Dandenong Chapter was founded with 65 inaugural members. The headcount is now more than 350, so they must be doing something right

Chapter name:
Dandenong Chapter.

Date chapter was founded:
9 February 1993.

City/Town/Suburb where chapter is based:
Dandenong, Victoria – an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne.

Sponsoring dealer:
Harley-Heaven Dandenong.

Number of members:
355.

Notable past events:
Hosted Victorian State H.O.G.^™ Rallies in 1993, 2002 and 2011. Thunder & Chrome music and bike extravaganza. Annual Alpine Ride to the Victorian high country.

Ongoing or future activities that members can get involved with:
Annual Alpine Ride, ABCs of Touring, Rides to Eat, Very Special Kids charity rides, many inter-chapter events.

Can non-members try it out?:
Yes. We host a “try before you buy” system of local rides for them to experience the H.O.G. camaraderie for themselves.

What is/are the chapters favourite ride destinations?
Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Ranges and Alpine mountainous areas, Gippsland ranges and restaurant strips in Melbourne.

Longest serving member:
Chris Thomson and Jim Edwards both are charter members with 32 years of continuous chapter and H.O.G., membership. Chris Thomson has had many roles in the chapter, is a retired real estate agent / auctioneer and is currently riding a 2021 Electra Glide^® Revival. Our newest member is Sharon Sant (DanHOG No. 885), who is a self-employed seamstress specialising in high-end leather products. Sharon is a Ladies of Harley^™ member and enjoys her role as an expert pillion on the back of her partner Steve’s 2021 Sport Glide^®.