In The Beginning........

Chapter History 1984

Chuck Steele had called all known Venture owners in the area and arranged a meeting.
On November 17, 1984 a group of 19 people met at a small park in South Houston and 
Texas Chapter 1 was born.

Tommy Gardner (VTS #00753) was appointed the first President,
Gerri Ray (VTS #1006-01) Secretary and 
Barbara Watson (VTS #01479) Treasurer.

All area Yamaha Dealers had also been invited but Ron Sussman, chief motorcycle mechanic for
Texas Yamaha was the only one to attend. Ron gave a talk on the care and feeding
of the Venture and answered many questions from the new members.
He also preformed some minor service work on several Ventures.
This was the beginning of our fine relationship with Texas Yamaha who has supported us in every
way possible over the years.