PRIMARY OFFICERS
Affiliated Chapters shall have the following primary officers:
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DIRECTOR
Shall uphold this Charter, conduct Chapter meetings and coordinate Chapter officer responsibilities.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Shall be responsible for promoting membership, membership orientation, membership retention, and keeping the Chapter members informed of H.O.G.® programs.
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TREASURER
Shall be responsible for collecting and disbursing Chapter funds, reporting financial transactions to sponsoring Dealer / H.O.G. Manager on a monthly basis, compliance with all revenue recording and reporting requirements.
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SECRETARY
Shall be responsible for administering and maintaining meeting minutes, annual reports, membership reports on hog.com, insurance and legal documentation, event releases, and enrollment releases. These permanent records shall be kept at the sponsoring Dealership.
DISCRETIONARY OFFICERS
These officer positions are optional and at the discretion of the sponsoring Dealership. The duties and responsibilities of the discretionary Chapter officers may include the following:
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ACTIVITIES OFFICER
Assisting in planning and administering Chapter events.
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LADIES OF HARLEY OFFICER
Encouraging women members to take an active part in Chapter activities.
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ROAD CAPTAIN
Assisting in the planning of routes for Chapter rides.
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EDITOR
Assembling and organizing all forms of Chapter communications. Ensures all forms of Chapter communications are approved by the sponsoring Dealer / H.O.G. Manager before publication or distribution.
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SAFETY OFFICER
Providing Chapter members with information relating to the availability of rider training.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Obtaining and organizing Chapter images for use in Chapter communications and Chapter history.
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HISTORIAN
Preparing and maintaining an account of the history of the Chapter.
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MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Assisting the Chapter secretary in the Chapter membership duties.
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WEBMASTER
Assembling and organizing material for the Chapter web site, social media sites (if applicable), and obtaining approval from the sponsoring Dealer / H.O.G. Manager before publication. Chapter web site and social media sites must comply with the H.O.G.® Chapter Internet Guidelines
GET TO KNOW OUR OFFICERS
Get to know our Director – 
Ben NienaberCaptain of the HOG Jacaranda ship
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Dream rides: Touring Europe & Australia
Funniest moment: Thinking he is a mechanic and trying to fix his own bike… eventually giving up phoning a real mechanic. 
Once a chunk of coal fell off a truck, smacked his helmet, and bounced off… sounded like thunder in surround sound inside his head! ( And if I am not mistaken he has dropped his bike twice at the Hardley Dangerous games)
Riding style: Like an American Quarter Horse
Biggest fear: Running out of petrol (because walking
is NOT part of the plan) Bike name: “Friend”
Dream bike: Any old classic with a sidecar
To be creating inclusive family on two wheels where HOG Jacaranda members feel a true sense of belonging and purpose. To build a foundation of respect and good governance that insures a welcoming environment to all members. #GetToKnow
Get to Know:Riaan Palmer
Biggest biking lesson? Looks can be deceiving!
Patience, relentless focus, and always observing. ( Has he mentioned observing? Just for incase you missed it: Keep on observing) Proudest moment? Cornering without screaming on the inside. Progress!
Riding ritual? His trusty gremlin bell 
and the rule: never say “goodbye” – it’s always “be safe” or “see you.”
Playlist essentials? 
Narcotic, Seven Nation Army, Freaks, Black Betty, and Fire Water Burn – because without them, it’s not a road trip, it’s just driving. 
Dream costume ride? Pennywise. Because scaring motorists is part of the fun.
Bike name? The majestic Blooregard Q. Kazoo Sparklepants II (aka “Bloo”in casual company).)
. Checking if the sparkplug was fitted correctly( not actually knowing where the is- he had to try though) Only to realise he was trying to take off in second gear. First gear was just sitting there, laughing. 
Meet Steven Godfrey (aka Stevie-G) – Our Chapter Secretary & sometimes “The Enforcer” 
Stevie-G is the man behind the smooth running of Jacaranda admin. As Secretary, he keeps the paperwork, databases and dealer liaison in check – so the rest of us can focus on riding and having a blast. He joined in early 2022 after his first ride with the Chapter in December 2021. From day one, he felt right at home – especially when he sat across from Corrie at lunch, staring at all the pins on his Cut and realizing he’d met someone who had actually been to Sturgis! That feeling of belonging hasn’t changed since. A self-confessed “late starter,” Steven only got his license at 56 in 2018. His bike journey began with an 883 Sporty (short-lived), then a Dyna Street Bob (the one that got away), and now his beloved Road King – Black Betty – black and bold Funniest moment? 
If he wasn’t a biker, Steven would still be chasing the water. Living in Durban for 25 years, he and his sons paddled the Duzi rivers, switched to surf-ski’ s and then to sailing on a Hobie 16. He says one day he’d love to ride his Harley down to a marina and jump on a sailboat again.
Life’s theme music? He’s stuck in the 70s, bouncing between rock and disco. If he had to pick just one track, ZZ Top’s La Grange would be his road trip anthem.
Sunrise or Sunset? Definitely sunrise – because by sunset, it’s party time!
Bucket list rides include : a coastal trip here in SA, Route 66 and Sturgis in the USA, and the Route des Grandes Alpes in Europe. If Stevie-G could invite a celeb for a ride?
Pro tip from Stevie-G: never leave home without a rainsuit. (Trust him, you don’t want to learn that lesson the hard way!)
Get to Know: Mary Schoeman 
Coffee? Before, after and even during a ride — because according to Mary, “nothing beats a good cup of coffee.”When it comes to managing a ride, traffic is tougher than the bikers
( though the guys do enjoy giving her a hard time ).
Her dream ride would be through the mountain passes 
of Switzerland, and she loves long scenic routes 
— even if the road conditions sometimes test her patience.and the nod” before – to Di during a U-turn detour on the way to Friendship Rally. (Yes, even the best miss a turn now and then! )
Has anyone ever underestimated her because she’s a lady rider? 
Big mistake. She simply does better and lets her skills do the talking.
A proud early bird, Mary loves sunrise rides, especially the Sunrise Monsters when the world is still waking up.
Get to Know: Hezette NienaberMerchandise Officer One Saturday lesson later and she was hooked. Her first bike was the same model — a barn find from Ceres — and today she rides her pride and joy: a 115th Anniversary Street Glide 107, number 440 of 1800 made worldwide. Affectionately named Renesme, reflects her perfectly- steady, strong and full of personality.
Her funniest moment? Falling over right behind the Lead at ROC in Alberton — still good for a laugh.
And has she come across something strange in her saddlebag- She is still waiting for that one! Maybe it’s time
Get to Know: Julian Jordaan (aka James Dean)Meet our Social Media Officer
behind all those birthday wishes, welcome cards and ride invitations you see on our pages!
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for bikes started early years , his very first word 
was “bike” 
. By the age of 13, he had already convinced his dad to trade in his Kawasaki for their Harley Road King! ) He was a Harley enthusiast and owned some of the rarest models. And of course, his dad -“probably supposed to say that,” he jokes.- 
, loves old-school rock ‘n roll and has been playing drums 
for almost ten years! His favourite subject at school is English, while Chemistry 
is something he just “survives.”He’s been riding since age 11 on a 125cc bike. He has tried out dads Harley, though after a small “oops” at the Snowball Rally in 2024 (earning him Floater of the Month ) his dad’s Harley privileges were temporarily suspended.An ambitious young man….inspired by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s Long Way Down.includes classics from Dire Straits, Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac and Bob Dylan.
in Africa or Australia. And of cause still living the adventure and riding his Harley every Sunday.
🏍️ Get to Know Our Membership Officer – Louis Murray! 🏍️
Meet Louis Murray, our Membership Officer, the man who keeps our Chapter family growing, smiling and committed!
📌Louis’ biking story started way back with a little 180 Honda and like many of us his Harley journey began in 2004 with a 883 Sporty (because who didn’t start there? 😄). From there he moved up to a Deluxe and then an Ultra Glide Ultra Classic. These days, he’s back on a beautiful 2016 Softail Deluxe. Usually joined by his trusty mascot , a Bull Terrier puppy soft toy named Spuds McKenzie, bought all the way back in Atlanta in 1987! 🐾
He always rides with his trusty riding bell 🔔and listens to Bethel Music or a country tune while riding🎼🎶
And if he could ride anywhere in the world …..it’d be the USA, no question. 🇺🇸
His proudest moment? The day he got his first Harley.
His most embarrassing? Reversing his brand-new Softail Deluxe into his BMW before its first ride. A “tail-light tragedy” that still gets mentioned to this day! 🤦♂️
Louis has clocked some serious miles, including a 2,000 km trip to Cape Town. He had a couch then, so seating was a breeze!
And when he’s not riding, he’s cheering on TV sports .⚽️🏀🥎🏉🏸
His friends would describe him as “full of nonsense, straight and honest” and we wouldn’t have it any other way!😀
If the Chapter ever had a mascot, Louis reckons it should be a soft toy in a rain suit . Something that perfectly reflects the fun, friendship and resilience that makes this Chapter what it is. 🧸
For Louis, being part of H.O.G. Jacaranda Chapter means everything. He loves the closeness, friendliness and good clean fun that makes our Chapter special. In his words: “we’re the only HOG chapter in South Africa worth joining. With well-planned rides, camaraderie and respect for all.” 💜🏍️
#HOGJacaranda #GetToKnowUs #HarleyFamily #MembershipOfficer
GET TO KNOW OUR WEBMASTER – WYNAND JORDAAN ).
