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2017 < Back The Brick 1947 - 2017 Phil Bowie Ride on Phil, on your white winged Harley Davidson through Eternity "His Way" Phil logged 41,298 miles as a Sandie and will forever be remembers by all of those fortunate enough to ride with him. Previous Next

2007 < Back Bill Sleigh 1935 - 2007 The Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club spells its name two different ways, runs poker runs backwards, thinks the fewer road maps on hand the better, thinks the more U-turns during a ride the better, attracts rain and cold for scheduled rides but presses on anyway, has members with many different clothes, and will call you at 11 o’clock at night and say “let’s ride, they’re tearing down the Navarre bridge toll gate”. This club seems to pride itself on being unofficially non-conventional as in “The Sandie Way”. This is reflected in the skills sessions, in particular the box. While convention now says avoid convention and think “outside the box” it fits that the Sandies would do the opposite and stay “inside the box”. To further thumb their nose at convention, (sorry but this is my last chance to say it) the Sandie Box is real not theoretical, drawn on the ground in chalk and is as small as Joe Joe’s meanness level dictates. While conventional clubs are kicking the tires and hauling down the road, Sandies sweat the box. Why inside the box? Learning to drive inside the box teaches bike-handling skills and impresses on you the need to keep these skills up. When I first started the club our Road Box Guy noted I couldn’t stay in the box even if I were on a child’s tricycle. I still finish a beginning rider but thanks to all those who work, so hard to put on the Skills sessions I wound up being able to stay in the box even with figure of 8s. So keep on doing things the Sandy Way. It works. - Bill Sleigh (1935-2007) When Bill was terminally ill, this was his letter of resignation from the Sandies. No one has better captured who we are as Bill did in this Letter. It has become our Credo. This is why we ride - it’s who we are. Previous Next

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2016 < Back Ricky Davis 1960 - 2016 Ricky was the kind of guy that was instantly a best friend the moment you met him. His laugh was contagious. He could cut his eyes over at you and you just knew... And you'd often bust out laughing with no words spoken. Rick embodied the "knees in the wind" spirit and was on his bike with anyone that wanted to ride as often as he could. If no one had any particular place in mind, Ricky could materialize other riders from all walks of life out of thin air. He always had a group ready to ride at a moments notice. From random business openings out in the middle of nowhere, to some of the dodgiest places you never thought you'd meet new friends, Ricky rode everywhere. Always the the back, because his pipes were so loud no one else could stand it. We'd get to a stop and somehow he'd be the only one covered in road grime; grinning from ear to ear. I think of him every time I get on a bike. He was a master mechanic that never worked on his bike. When someone would try and tease him about it or ask for his opinion on how to fix their's, Ricky Ricky would quib "I used to love cars man. I want to be the guy out riding instead of sweating over them all day. It's not fun when you've got to fix 'em too". I had the pleasure of riding across the country with Ricky and Carolann. It was my first long trip, and he taught me the importance of going wherever the road leads and not getting caught up in the small stuff. Ricky was an active member of the Sand Dollar MC, a honorary member of the Green Knights MMC Chapter 89, a BACA supporter, and rode with the Emerald Coast HOGs chapter # 3605. Ricky was a great friend to all who had the pleasure of meeting him. - BobbyB Previous Next

Where current and soon to be members of the Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club can pay their annual dues. Member Only Access No Rider Left Behind No Obligations Weekly Rides Annual Trips All Brands Welcome Safety Training Social Events All Skill Levels Which Dues Apply to You? Existing Members Only Member Dues (Existing Sandies) $ 36.54 36.54$ Valid for 2 months Select Club Membership (July through June) December - New Member $ 22.27 22.27$ Valid for 6 months Select Club Membership Unlimited Ride Participation Monthly Safety Courses Trip Planning Advisors Access to Private Events Vote on Club Affairs

Motorcycle rides and events that are of interest to club members and other riders in NWFL. RIDES AND EVENTS In the interest of the participant's safety, any ride or event may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club strives to announce, at least six (6) hours before the scheduled start-time, if there is a cancellation due to adverse weather conditions. Except in cases of bona fide Force Majeure, cancellations shall be made by the Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club at its sole discretion. Notifications are typically disseminated through the website event calendar, but may vary based on who the designated ride lead is for the event. Be sure to check back here often, especially before leaving to go meet up for an event. SDMC Standard Ride Policy: - Helmets are mandatory - Alcohol is prohibited until the ride ends. It is highly suggested that all riders and passengers wear clothing appropriate for safe motorcycling. The Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club welcomes friends, family, and members of the public to join on most of rides. Guests are limited to no more than two rides with the club. A lot of work goes into planning and preparing for group rides. We are happy that so many people have enjoyed riding with us over the years. If you are participating in your third ride with the club as a guest, we ask that you join the club as a member. Join us and help make memorable rides for everyone to enjoy. March 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00 AM Business Meeting (2026) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:00 AM Ides of March 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 8:00 AM Skills and Fun Sunday 23 24 25 26 27 28 8:00 AM Huggin Molly's 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 9:00 AM Business Meeting (2026) 6 7 8 9 10 11 Not seeing a ride that fits your Schedule? Try a self guided tour! Tours Multiple Dates Sun, Mar 15 Ides of March / Learn more Mar 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA It's the middle of March, will the weather be in our favor? Sun, Mar 22 Skills and Fun Sunday / Learn more Mar 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Members Only - Test your motorcycling skills Sat, Mar 28 Huggin Molly's / Learn more Mar 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Huggin’ Molly’s® restaurant takes you back to the days when life seemed simpler. From the checkered floors to an authentic 1950s soda fountain, Molly’s is the perfect place to stop for tasty treats and timeless eats. Multiple Dates Sun, Apr 05 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Apr 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, May 03 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more May 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, Jun 07 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Jun 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 09 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 09, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Sun, Jul 05 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Jul 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, Aug 02 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Aug 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, Sep 06 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Sep 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, Oct 04 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Oct 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, Nov 01 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Nov 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Sun, Dec 06 Business Meeting (2026) / Learn more Dec 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fort Walton Beach, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Meet the members for breakfast and discuss the plans for the month. Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Thu, Dec 31 Ride Into The New Year / Learn more Dec 31, 2026, 11:30 PM – Jan 01, 2027, 12:10 AM Shalimar, 1105 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579, USA Get ready for an unforgettable end to one year and beginning of another! Starting at the iconic Shalimar Waffle House, we'll rev up our engines and kickstands go up promptly at 11:30 PM. Multiple Dates Sun, Mar 14 Ides of March / Learn more Mar 14, 2027, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA It's the middle of March, will the weather be in our favor? Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 08 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 08, 2027, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2027, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Load More

2020 < Back Sharon Woods 1959 - 2020 Sharon Dimmick Woods, 61, of Fort Walton Beach, peacefully passed away on December 12, 2020 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Covid-19. Sharon was born on June 8, 1959 to Dennis and Annie Dimmick at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Sharon graduated from Fort Walton Beach High school in 1978. She was a loving wife, mother, and namaw who was a very caring person and well-liked by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by those who loved her. Survivors include her loving husband, Robert S. Woods of Fort Walton Beach. Daughters and Son in law, Nichole and Dave Vaughan of Fort Walton Beach and Hayley Woods of Fort Walton Beach. Grandchildren Alivia and Cannon Vaughan of Fort Walton Beach. Sister Kathy Warden of Dayton, Ohio and nieces Jennifer and Melissa. Sharon logged 41,544 miles as a Sandie and will forever be remembers by all of those fortunate enough to ride with her. Previous Next

2024 < Back M2 Sensei 1957 - 2024 Michael McMillian aka M2 aka Sensei Michael was a devoted husband and motorcycle enthusiast. Michael started riding with the Sandies back in February 2004. He racked up an impressive 41,934 miles with the club, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of miles he put on tracks, courses, streets, and highways. 1,024 of those miles was accomplished on a FZ1 (Yamaha) in less than 24 hours. He did it with nine other Sandies on April 21, 2007, and always said he was really glad that he accomplished that feat, as it taught him that he was not ever interested in doing anything like that ever again. Michael was a rider coach first and foremost. He always prioritized teaching others over most everything else. He made a point to show up to Skills and Fun Sunday whenever he could just to help less experienced riders feel more comfortable controlling their bikes. He was passionate about safety, and loved to make sure everyone had access to the resources they needed. He went out of his way to educate and support fellow Sandies as well as other motorcyclists across the country. He really loved the Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club, and once commented that there was no other club out there that had so few rules. We will all miss M2's "precision" riding (weaving and dodging imaginary obstacles), perpetual randomness of motorcycle type mismatch for the ride planned, his masculine cup holder and bendy straw usage, and the constant reminders that we need to account for extra bathroom breaks. I know I will miss his animated story telling and tactful use of bad puns/dad jokes. Bobby B Got to know Michael when we worked the stop at Liza Jackson 7-8 years ago. We talked about his being in jewelry business, my real estate career, & lots of other stuff. We discovered our political leanings were similar & later learned we both shared similar political satire authors as well as certain political cartoonists. As an older rider that started later in life, his lessons were invaluable and probably saved lives. I’ll miss you my friend. If you happen to run into my wife or daughter, lie & tell them I’m behaving. -Frank W Previous Next

Businesses that support the NWFL motorcycling community Note: The Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club has been active since 1980. Throughout the years, we have seen a lot of members come and go. This page is a special place, where members can pay tribute to the brothers, sisters, and friends we've had the privilege of having in our lives. In Memoriam Their spirit lives on through all of the lives they touched and all of the lives we touch M2 Sensei 1957 - 2024 Da Duke 1949 - 2021 Bingo Bob 1961 - 2023 Sharon Woods 1959 - 2020 Pat Griffin 1961 - 2021 Lee Wilbur 1945 - 2020 View More

Where future members of the Sand Dollar M/C can submit their request to join the club. Current members can update their safety info here also. SDMC Membership Application All Sand Dollar Members and Applicants are required to complete this form. This ensures we have your current information for mailings, newsletters, emergency contact, etc. Each member is encouraged to update this form as needed. Social Media First Name Last Name Email I do not have a mobile phone Mobile Phone Landline Mailing Address Birthday Road Name Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Number Street Riding Since * required Primary Motorycle AMA Member Number Spouse's Name Marital Anniversary How can we best support you as a member? How can you support other members? I want to subscribe to the newsletter. I accept terms & conditions Send Thanks for submitting! Applicant affirms he/she will comply with all applicable Florida laws and club riding instructions. Further agrees to the club and its members and Officers that I know the risks of danger to myself and my passengers and my property while participating in club events, riding with the Club, and while relying upon my own judgment. I understand that others may be affected by my actions. I understand the limits of my abilities and my own riding abilities. I assume all such risks of loss and injury and damage to my property and passengers and others affected by my actions, will not hold the Club and/or its members and Officers, its agents, and again its members, for any damage and/or injury to me or my passengers and/or property. I will be responsible for any damages incurred or sustained by Myself and/or my guests, or passenger or my property. I realize that I am responsible for my own actions while a member and ride participant of the Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club Inc. I also realize that alcohol and/or drugs will affect my ability to handle my motorcycle in a safe and responsible manner. I also agree to obey all posted Traffic signs, if I choose to ignore said Traffic signs, I again assume all responsibilities for my and my passenger/guests actions.

2017 < Back Jeremy Ross 1997 - 2017 Jeremy Joseph Ross, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2017. He was a 2014 graduate of Niceville High School where he was a member of the ROTC for four years. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Kevin and Pam Ross; daughter, Ember Ross; grandparents, James and Pat Walters and Terry and Kathy Gawthrop; half brother, Christopher Wright; step-brother, Nicholas Villegas; half sister, Danielle Ross; uncle and aunt, James and Michelle Walters, Jr; cousins, Haley and Aiden Walters and many other family and friends. Previous Next

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