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~ oUR hISTORY ~

The 60's

The 60's

The 60's

February 8, 1969 - Twenty-one individuals met at Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson to discuss starting a club.


Original Starting Members:

Robert Conrad           Clair Doughtery

Paul Krammes           Frank Madeira

Richard Moyer           Edward Potts

Carl 'Pap' Schaeffer  Dennis Schaeffer

David Stamm            Dennis Stamm

Robert Stamm


February 23, 1

February 8, 1969 - Twenty-one individuals met at Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson to discuss starting a club.


Original Starting Members:

Robert Conrad           Clair Doughtery

Paul Krammes           Frank Madeira

Richard Moyer           Edward Potts

Carl 'Pap' Schaeffer  Dennis Schaeffer

David Stamm            Dennis Stamm

Robert Stamm


February 23, 1969 - Voted on dues to be $1.00 a month or $10.00 a year

March 9, 1969 - The first set of Officers were:

President:           Earl Paxson
Vice-President:  Clair Dougherty
Secretary:          Leon Gordon
Treasurer:          Robert Conrad
Road Captains: Carl Schaeffer

                           Clyde Manbeck

Referee:             Dennis Schaeffer


March 23, 1969 - Voted on Club name ‘Schuylkill County Motorcycle Club’.


May 19, 1969 - Voted on club colors ’Black and White’. 


June 16, 1969 - First club jacket; cost $13.45.


August 23-24, 1969 - First club outing held at Carl Schaeffer’s field; $1.00 per motorcycle.


September 15, 1969 - Club joins A.M.A.


November 3, 1969 - Voted to join District 6 Sports Association.

The 70's

The 60's

The 60's

November 1, 1970 - Voted to purchase 15 acres of land from Mrs. Paxson to build club house.


March 14, 1970 - First club banquet held at New Ringgold Fire Company; $3.00 per person.


May 17, 1970 - First sanctioned poker run at Schaeffer’s Harley-Davison.


November 1, 1970 - Voted to purchase 15 acres of land from Mrs. Paxson to build club hous

November 1, 1970 - Voted to purchase 15 acres of land from Mrs. Paxson to build club house.


March 14, 1970 - First club banquet held at New Ringgold Fire Company; $3.00 per person.


May 17, 1970 - First sanctioned poker run at Schaeffer’s Harley-Davison.


November 1, 1970 - Voted to purchase 15 acres of land from Mrs. Paxson to build club house.

April 5, 1971 - Made down payment of $2,000 on 15 acres; total price $15,000.

1973 – Sold club T-shirts for $1.75

1974 – Club had 14 Poker Runs; which were $2.00 for both rider/passenger


October 3, 1975 - Received permit to build club house


December 1975 - Paid off property mortgage.


April 1976 – Members started to build club house.


July 1976 - First club meeting held at club house.


August 8, 1976 - First poker run held at club house.

 1978 – Sold club jackets for $20.00


April 1979 – Club house completed with concreting of basement floor.

The 80's

The 60's

The 80's

1980 - Designated by A.M.A. the 6th Best Club in the U.S.A.


1981 - Designated by A.M.A. the 4th Best Club.


1982 - Designated by A.M.A. the 3rd Best Club.


November 21, 1982 - Drill Team participates in Pottsville Parade


April 8, 1984 - SCMC meets w/ Rep. William Baldwin (125th District) & Rep. William Klingaman (124th District) about pending l

1980 - Designated by A.M.A. the 6th Best Club in the U.S.A.


1981 - Designated by A.M.A. the 4th Best Club.


1982 - Designated by A.M.A. the 3rd Best Club.


November 21, 1982 - Drill Team participates in Pottsville Parade


April 8, 1984 - SCMC meets w/ Rep. William Baldwin (125th District) & Rep. William Klingaman (124th District) about pending legislation concerning new laws that may affect motorcycle riding.


September 22, 1984 - SCMC meets PA State Senator at Orwigsburg Borough Hall.


1983 - Designated as the Best Club!!!!!


1984 - Designated Government Relations Club of the Year & Designated as 3rd Best Club in the Country.


September 28, 1984 - Walt Tobach & James R. Ferrier met with Rep. Gus Yatron's at his home.


1987 - Designated as 3rd Best Club in the Country.


1988 - Designated as 2nd Best Club.


2019 – Celebrated 50 years!

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