Rides and Events will have the following designations:
Closed (C) events are those Chapter events which are open to Chapter Members and one guest per Member.
Member (M) events are events that are open only to H.O.G. Members.
Open (O) events are those Chapter events which are open to Chapter Members, National H.O.G. Members and other guests as desired.
Impairment Policy: The consumption and/or use of intoxicating substances such as alcohol or drugs is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Consumption of such substances before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Houston Area #1 H.O.G. Chapter #5255 does not allow the use of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating substances before or during a riding event and does not furnish those at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating substances while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy.