Tallahassee FL Chapter # 0737
Tallahassee HOG Challenge Coin
What’s the Meaning of a Tallahassee HOG Challenge Coin
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Harley-Davidson® has a long association with the military that started back in 1916 and continued for decades into World Ware II. Many active and former members of the US military have a longstanding tradition of carrying a special coin symbolizing their military service and unit identity. It is called a Challenge Coin, and it identifies the holder as a member of one of these elite groups. Those who take a Harley-Davidson® roaring across the open road are bonded in brotherhood much in the same way as those who have worn our nation’s colors with pride.
The Tallahassee HOG Challenge coin builds on the first national HOG challenge coin that was minted in Dayton, Nevada on September 23, 2009 when nearly 500 HOG members participated in the “Pony Express Ride.” That ride and the coin they received symbolizes pride in their accomplishment and the Harley-Davidsons they ride. In Tallahassee, our challenge coins symbolize our accomplishments as a chapter when we ride together, share our stories, and make new friends on Harley Davidson motorcycles. The Tallahassee HOG Challenge Coin you carry in your pocket or purse is a reminder that you are part of one of the best HOG chapters in the country. It’s a symbol to others of our stories, the pride we have in our Chapter and the common bond we share riding our Harley Davidsons together.
Your Challenge Coin is intended to be a reminder of the good times you have had riding with other Harley Davidson Riders. We do not however, encourage the use of coins for “coining” or challenges similar to military unit traditions where coins are used as a challenge where the looser buys the next round of drinks.
Many members purchased and carry their Challenge Coins to demonstrate their pride in our chapter and the Harley-Davidsons they ride. Recently, the Tallahassee HOG Board decided to recognize some members for their service and support of the chapter with a Tallahassee HOG Challenge coin. These members, selected by the Tallahassee HOG Board and the Chapter Director, have in their own unique way, demonstrated enthusiasm and support for the Tallahassee HOG chapter. Are you volunteering at chapter meetings and events, mentor others, participating and supporting your chapter? If you are, you could be a new Challenge Coin recipient.