ABOUT THE SAND DOLLAR MOTORCYCLE CLUB Anyone with a valid motorcycle endorsement and can maintain highway speeds, is welcome to join us. We are safety conscious, helmets are mandatory and alcohol is prohibited until the ride ends. ABOUT US The Sand Dollar M/C has been promoting and enjoying motorcycle activities since 1980. We are the premier chartered street club on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. We welcome riders of all experience levels and all different makes of motorcycles. If it has 2 or 3 wheels, can maintain highway speeds, and can be operated safely then it (and you) will fit right in. We don’t care what you ride, but that you ride. Are you looking for great motorcycle roads in the area? Chances are that the Sandies have traveled it coming and going. We do not know the meaning of putting the bike up for the winter. We ride year-round and plan something almost every weekend. Sometimes we have a particular destination in mind, often it is just to ride. Most day rides are anywhere from 80 to 180 miles long. We tend to go where the roads and weather takes us. Since 1999, we have logged 2 million miles together as a club, and the miles keep ticking! Club rules are simple “be safe and have fun”. Motorcycle safety has always been a top priority for us. Our Skills Sundays are great fun and low key. We spend the morning practicing skills that may save our lives on the road and sharpening our safety awareness. The only person you will compete with is yourself. We urge every rider remember that motorcycle skills, especially those used in an emergency situation, are perishable. Your skills will only stay as sharp as the frequency they are practiced and used. We love to eat ; if the place serves good food and a hot cup of coffee, we’ll go visit. Often times the lines are blurred and it is hard to determine if we are a motorcycle club with an eating addiction or an eating club with a motorcycle addiction. We typically host one poker run each year. All proceeds benefit local charities that provide services for the elderly and families in need within our community. Apply OUR MEMBERS Our club is made up of motorcycle enthusiasts who share a passion for riding and promoting safe motorcycle practices. We believe in the importance of giving back to our community and supporting local charities. We care about each member, and are concerned with the safety of the group at all times. We count on each other to take care of us and our bike if all goes wrong - and Murphy’s Law says it will at some point. Being a Sandie means being part of a family . Meet the EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board is responsible for running the day to day club business operations. They manage all of the things that the rest of us tend to forget about. Each officer brings their own unique vision to the club and it can be seen in everything we do. Sir Robert President Sam E Vice President Waldo Secretary Miz Edna Treasurer Chief Cat Herder Road Captain

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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. January 2025 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 29 30 8:30 AM IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year +1 more 31 11:30 PM Sandies Ride in the New Year +1 more 1 2 3 4 5 9:00 AM Business Meeting (2025) +1 more 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:30 AM Skills and Fun Sunday +1 more 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9:00 AM Fireside Ride +1 more 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 9:00 AM Chili Ride +1 more 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 9:00 AM Business Meeting (2025) +1 more 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sun, Jan 12 Skills and Fun Sunday / Good Things Donuts Learn more Jan 12, 2025, 8:30 AM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Members Only - Test your motorcycling skills Sun, Jan 19 Fireside Ride / Fort Walton Beach Jan 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Sun, Jan 26 Chili Ride / Fort Walton Beach Jan 26, 2025, 9:00 AM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Members Only - Ride then share bowls of chili Sun, Feb 02 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Feb 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Feb 16 Hav-A-Heart Poker Run / Fort Walton Beach Feb 16, 2025, 9:00 AM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Members and Guests Only Sun, Mar 02 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Mar 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Apr 06 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Apr 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, May 04 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more May 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Jun 01 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Jun 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Tue, Jun 10 Annual Ride to Work Day / Wherever you are! Multiple Dates Learn more Jun 10, 2025, 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. Sun, Jul 06 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Jul 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Aug 03 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Aug 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Sep 07 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Sep 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Oct 05 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Oct 05, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Nov 02 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Nov 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Dec 07 Business Meeting (2025) / Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Multiple Dates Learn more Dec 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Tue, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Good Things Donuts Multiple Dates Learn more Dec 30, 2025, 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. Tue, Jun 09 Annual Ride to Work Day / Wherever you are! Multiple Dates 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. Load More

< Back Don Bell 1940 - 2015 At 73 years old, he lost his three year fight with cancer. He went peacefully at home in his own bed. Donald leaves behind his wife of 48 years; son, Ken; daughter-in-law, Kira; and grandson, Evan. After his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Don became a HVAC Technician. He finally retired from DRS Corporation. Don loved his motorcycle and his brothers and sisters of the Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club. Don logged 32,244 miles as a Sandie and will forever be remembers by all of those fortunate enough to ride with him. Previous Next

< About Sir Robert President Harley Road Glide Robert Woods has been riding since the mid 1970's. He currently rides a 1996 Harley. Robert’s favorite bike is a Road Glide and would someday like to ride a CBR 1000 sport bike. Robert’s father was one of the founders of the Sand Dollar MC and Robert originally joined for that reason. Today he remains a member partly in honor of his father. Robert enjoys the camaraderie and various backgrounds of the members as well as the diversity of bikes. Robert feels the monthly skills are necessary for everyone riding to learn their bike and it’s dynamics both on and off the highway. It’s a great way to push and expand your limits in a safe, controlled environment. Robert is an avid rider and participates in many rides both long and short. An area he would like to explore on his bike is around Sturgis but not necessarily during the rally. Robert feels the Sandies are going in a good direction and are one of the most versatile motorcycle clubs in regards to safety and wide variety of bikes, with no stereotyping. One thing Robert feels strongly about is creating something the Sandies could leave as a legacy to younger clubs and keep it going forward. We have had very good success raising money for our charity (Elder Services) and seem to be the club that people look up to as we are very community oriented. “The Sand Dollars have a bright future.” president@sanddollarmc.com < Previous Next >

< 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

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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

FAQ Are you guys a 1% club? Not even close. We are an AMA sanctioned club. We often joke amongst ourselves that the only people that are concerned to see the Sandies pull up are line cooks and dishwashers (we like to eat). Are you guys a Motorcycle or Riding Club? We are a motorcycle club. We focus on supporting each other, riding, and our community. It's a family of friends. Do you have a Club House/Physical Address? No. We tried this in the past; the cost and time to maintain the property was overwhelming. We salute the clubs that do maintain their own clubhouse, it was not for us. Does the club name have one "d" or two? Officially our club name is "Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club". We've got used to both variations and tend to use them interchangeably. We often call ourselves "Sandies" to add even more confusion. What participation requirements do you have for club members? Members are asked to stay safe and have fun! We take very few things seriously and a healthy sense of humor fits right in. We do not have minimum participation requirements because we understand family, work, and community obligations. We do ask every member to come out and help with a poker run or other charity events. Fun Fact: If you were to ride every planned (and unplanned) weekend ride with the club, you will average 12 to 15 thousand miles of fun riding per year. Where can I find more motorcycle safety information? We use multiple sources and are fortunate enough to have several MSF instructors/coaches in the club. A great place to start looking for more information is the MSF library: https://msf-usa.org/library/ How do I get an event published on your website? Use the "Contact " form. Please share as much detail as you can. If possible, tell us where we people should go to find more information about your event. Also note, we do not manage RSVPs for community events. How do I get emails and notifications of all the cool happenings? Sign up as a web member. Be sure to check the "I want to subscribe" option when signing up. Additionally you can opt to follow most posts, people, etc. Once logged into your account, go to https://www.sanddollarmc.com/account/settings to edit your preferences. How do I stop getting so many emails and notifications? You can customize as many or as few emails/banner notifications as you'd like by going here: https://www.sanddollarmc.com/account/settings (note: must be logged into your account) How does my business become a sponsor? Sponsors are businesses that support our club and the motorcycling community. These businesses have hosted events, offer member discounts, donate items for charity raffles, etc. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, use the "Contact Us" form. We will get back with you to see how we can work together in the community. If I sign up as a member on the website does that make me a member of the Sand Dollar M/C? No, website members can set up notifications, emails, and alerts to get updates in the manner they choose. Website membership is free and open to the public. Club members pay dues and have access to member only features not available to the general public. Where do I find emails from the website to finish the sign in process or receive the newsletters? Check your Spam or Junk folders. Emails from our website come from admin@sanddollarmc.com but are sent through Wix's email service. WIX is the web host we use, and they host several thousand websites. Consequently, emails are flagged by many providers as Spam and get filtered to you junk/spam folder. Please tell your provider that our emails are not junk to receive them in your normal inbox. If you ever wish to stop receiving emails from us, simply unsubscribe or notify us at admin@sanddollarmc.com .

Thank You to Our Sponsors These individuals and organizations have gone out of their way to support the SDMC and the motorcycling community as a whole. Please extend our thanks by supporting them back. Put them to the top of your preferred vendors/establishments list and tell them thanks for supporting the motorcycling community! AJ's on the Bayou 200 NE Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach 32548 850-226-7579 Adventure Motorsports of NWF, Inc. 6330 Pensacola Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32404 850-466-5324 American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA 800-262-5646 From battling against E15 to picking up stranded bikes in the middle of nowhere... Can't recommend supporting them enough, as they are the ultimate motorcycling supporters in the country. If you haven't already, consider joining . The roadside assistance alone is worth it. D&D Cycles 2400 Fernwood Ave., Pensacola, FL 32505 850-456-0354 Demboske Moto Sport 2404 Royster Lp, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA 850-225-7433 Emerald Coast Harley Davidson 788 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 850-329-4449 Golden Corral - 642 414a Mary Esther Cut Off Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA 850-244-6644 Special thanks to Mark and team for always making sure there is space available. The staff is friendly and attentive. No one ever leaves hungry! Hall's Motorsports 655 W. James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536 850-398-6028 Holmes Auto Repair 15 Robinwood Dr SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States 850-243-1311 KM CYCLE & MARINE 435 Mary Esther Cutoff NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 850-862-4622 Kakes'n Konfections 918 Skipper Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States, Florida 850-240-0472 Pepper's 1176 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579 850-613-6970 Red Dirt Motorcycles 507 Mary Esther Cut Off Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA 850-226-7960