~ 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!