Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame honored by Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Press Release - Apr 14, 2010

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame was named the 2009 Service Business of the Year by the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. The museum was given the award at the Chamber’s Annual meeting on Saturday, April 10.

The Service Business of the Year is awarded to the business that meets specific service needs within the Greater Sturgis Area. The work setting speaks to quality of service for both staff and client. Community involvement is an integral component of addressing and meeting the needs of the clientele base.

The Chamber recognized the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum for its year-around commitment to the community. “We send folks down all year to the museum because we know they’ll get a little piece of Sturgis and motorcycle history when they visit,” said Michele Loobey-Gertsch, Executive Director of the Chamber. “This organization continues to pursue growth and development.”

In citing the museum, the Chamber of Commerce noted the work done by the staff and the museum’s Board of Directors. They cited the fact that the museum is open seven days a week all year long, includes a retail establishment, and provides excellent service to visitors who come to the community. “The board and staff of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame work hard to provide an excellent visitor experience for people who come to Sturgis,” said Executive Director Christine Paige Diers. “We’re honored that the Sturgis Chamber has recognized those efforts by naming us the Service Business of the Year.”

More about the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame inductees for 2010: 

Nancy Davidson – Nancy Davidson, wife of Willie G. Davidson, is recognized throughout the motorcycling community as a passionate and devoted ambassador for the sport of motorcycling.   

Betsy E. Lister – Betsy Lister has been working to keep bikers informed for over twenty years.  Over the years she has volunteered numerous hours to raising awareness for motorcycle safety and motorcycle insurance issues.

Ronald McKinley – Ron McKinley spent 20 years as a South Dakota Highway Patrolman – 5 of those years as a motorcycle trooper. Both during his time as a trooper and since his retirement in 1991, Ron has dedicated himself to motorcycle safety through talks, seminars and safe riding courses. 

Roger Schieman, Founders Award – Roger Schieman has spent countless hours keeping alive the history of motorcycling and the history of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Roger has been a member of the AMA and as a Jackpine Gypsy for 20 years was instrumental in the operation of races in Sturgis throughout the year, but especially during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 

Stan Simpson – Stan Simpson’s involvement with motorcycles spans 60 years.  From his first Indian Scout ride in 1949 to his present day work improving the direction of the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA), Stan has been a force in the motorcycle industry. 

“Kiwi” Mike Tomas – “Kiwi” Mike Tomas is founder of Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Company and is widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable experts on classic Indian Motorcycles in the world.

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