Gold Wing

In Memory of Marvin Freeman
Huntington, IN
ARTICLES
Letter from Glenda and Jim
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Region J News
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To a Theater Near You
In Every Issue
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Gold Rush XXIX Preview
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GWTA Business Members
Family
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GWTA Chapter Listings
Where to Ride
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GWTA Contact Information
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GWTA Membership Application
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A Day of Service
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GWTA Region C Rally
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Board of Directors Election
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Truckers Corner
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GWTA Contact Information
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Region C Rally ‘Celebrate Good Times’
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Paws and Stripes 101
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Gold Rush Registration Form
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GWTA Membership Application
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Coming Events in Region C
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Christmas Decoration Assembly
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Region F News
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Membership Special
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Biggest 50/50 Raffle
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Advertiser Listing
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We are sending you this email to let you
know that we sent a letter to Bruce and
Linda to resign from the Touring News
and PR Director position. The computer is
about to crash, the printer did crash and we
really feel that a new director might have
some new ideas, have a great computer
graphics program and willing to give the
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transition.
We will really miss seeing and hearing
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and again and if you are in our area, please
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REGION A
St
Ch
Chapter Name
Chapter Director
Director
Phone
Director Email
OR
A
Rogue Valley Wings
Terry Ashcraft
541-245-1489
[email protected]
OR
P
Columbia Wings
Scott Peabody
360-713-4056
[email protected]
WA
B
Stilly Valley Wings
Rob & Cheryl LeBar
425-315-5604
WA
C
Evergreen Wings
Mike & Lynn Green
260-200-8315
WA
D
Northwest Wings
Joe & Lori Lusko
253-445-5768
WA
F
Fun & Friendship Riders
Dick & Bonnie Holdsworth
253-839-2046
WA
G
Lilac City Riders
Dennis McDaniel & Dorothy Hobert
509-209-6062
[email protected]
WA
I
Whidbey Island Wings
Connie Mollerstuen
360-929-2483
[email protected]
WA
L
Smoking Mountain Riders
Scott & Cindy Peabody
360-713-4056
[email protected]
WA
Q
The “Q” Crew
Mike & Marion Freels
360-273-4884
WA
S
Skagit Valley Wings
Dennis Ness
360-466-3547
WA
U
Okanogan Valley Wings
Teri Mitschelen
509-429-1751
[email protected]
WA
Z
Sequim Valley Wings
Paul Carmean
360-928-3358
[email protected]
AZ
F
F Troop
Bernie & Judy Stout
480-390-2318
[email protected]
CA
NA
Grapestompers
Manny Bernstein
209-472-9503
[email protected]
CA
NB
Redwood Wings
Tom Garske, Jr.
707-933-9799
[email protected]
CA
NE
Yosemite Wings
Bill Jamison
559-297-5065
[email protected]
CA
NF
River City Wings
Kathy Honig
916-366-1436
[email protected]
CA
NL
Clear Lake Road Riders
Lynn Hollenback
707-245-4270
[email protected]
CA
NP
Diablo Valley Wings
Harry & Karen Davis
925-686-3774
[email protected]
CA
NR
Monterey Bay Wings
Doug Green
831-338-6804
[email protected]
CA
NS
Gold Country Riders
Dennis Therien
530-228-9405
[email protected]
CA
NT
Tri-County Travelers
Thomas (Skip) Trautman
530-633-0857
[email protected]
CA
NV
Woodland Roadrunners
John Hunrath
916-682-0734
[email protected]
CA
NX
Lassen Riders
Dennis C. Garton
530-200-1984
[email protected]
NM
Q
New Mexico Desert Runners
Alan Rignshall
505-293-0433
[email protected]
REGION B
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REGION C
IA
L
Loess Hills Riders
Barry Frum
712-545-3028
[email protected]
IA
M
Magic Dragon Riders
Pam Beveridge
515-229-1947
[email protected]
IA
P
Nishna Valley Wings
Yvonna “Jo” Allen
712-370-5775
IL
B
Riverbend Riders
Barbara Johnson
618-669-2745
[email protected]
IL
C
Windy City Wings
Carol Seith
630-655-1098
[email protected]
IL
H
River City Riders
Sherri Frazier
563-243-5088
[email protected]
IL
M
Downstate Cruisers
Dave & Gladys Berkemeier
618-566-7096
[email protected]
IL
P
Southern Pride
Carl Williams
618-437-5635
[email protected]
NE
A
Heartland Wings
Karen Durand
402-571-5107
[email protected]
NE
C
Husker Wings
Alan Rosenboom
402-499-8938
[email protected]
NE
Z
Country Wings
Linda Vogt
712-755-2546
[email protected]
Tony Carpenter
615-793-3005
[email protected]
REGION D
TN
A
Nashville Tour Riders
REGION E
CO
A
Front Range Gold
Jan Simmerman
303-693-3856
[email protected]
KS
A
Air Capital Wings
Kelly Felix
316-305-9433
[email protected]
KS
B
Eastern Kansas Tour Riders
John & Jane Wehr
913-780-4144
[email protected]
KS
L
Leavenworth Tour Riders
Dick Oatney Jr.
913-651-8719
[email protected]
TX
B
Roaming Wings
James J. Jean
972-255-4525
[email protected]
IN
P
Presidential Wings
Thomas W. Holmes
260-356-4511
[email protected]
MI
A
Capital Area Wings
Eric Larson
517-646-0256
[email protected]
MI
C
Cereal City Wings
Kenneth Leche
269-968-3390
[email protected]
MI
E
Wings of Eagles
Keith Diller
269-207-7976
[email protected]
MI
G
Gee Whiz
Charles & Carol Hughes
313-535-3701
[email protected]
MI
H
Livingston Wings
Mike & Linda Jamros
810-227-7460
[email protected]
MI
M
Macomb Explorers
Denise Mellott
586-596-8276
[email protected]
MI
N
Northwood Wings
Randy Treynor
616-794-2777
[email protected]
PA
B
Keystone Wings
Harold (Bud) & Karen Price
814-797-5835
[email protected]
PA
J
Gold Wings Along The Allegheny
Jerry & Wendy Chapman
814-764-3354
[email protected]
PA
Z
East Penn Riders
Rob Schmidt
913-515-8653
[email protected]
REGION F
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REGION H
CT
M
Mid-State Navigators
Scott Hawley
860-349-3104
[email protected]
CT
V
Valley Riders
Joe Delnicky
203-888-6443
[email protected]
ON
C
County Riders
Paul Cuddy
613-970-3965
[email protected]
ON
F
Ajax-Pickering Friendship Riders
Rob Downton
416-505-1733
[email protected]
ON
G
Garden City Riders
Steve Lawson
905-371-5239
[email protected]
ON
H
Huronia Wings
Trent Emery
705-534-3487
[email protected]
ON
K
York Simcoe Riders
Fred Rowe
905-830-5167
[email protected]
ON
M
Mississauga Wings
Andrew & Ann Stewart
519-941-3138
[email protected]
ON
NO
Nipissing Riders
Bert Whitmell
705-757-2222
ON
T
Toronto Wings
Richard Hack
416-746-5336
[email protected]
ON
Z
Barrie WingsZ
Rick Fox
705-721-5341
[email protected]
Harris Grant
917-805-4063
[email protected]
Anthony Williams, Sr.
732-718-1416
[email protected]
REGION J
BUFFALO SOLDIERS
NJ
CJ
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NJ
NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
January/February 2016
Hi Everyone,
I thought I should share this with you, perhaps you might find something to copy. Region J had a booth at the bike show near
Toronto last weekend. This is a really big show. Over 1000 bikes on display, over 100 clubs and associations and charity
rides, more than 45,000 people attending, hundreds of vendors. We went bigger this year for our booth, a 50’ X 20’, which
included three 10’ X 10’ Honda canopies with a theater system set up with a large screen and P.A. system where we had
Co Rider and Group Ride seminars. A new Gold Wing from Honda to lay down on it’s side to demo how to pick it up. This
demo was continuous all day for three days. We took turns among several members since this demo was about 100 times a
day! We also used the Gold Wing for the Co Rider instruction. These seminars were free to show attendees. We had the times
posted on signage and announced on the building P.A. system. We also had an information center (room) under one canopy
with table and chairs, Chapter contact information sheets and other handouts. Our members brought in two trikes and two
bikes for display at the ends of the long booth space. About 40 GWTA volunteers from six Chapters worked the booth on
schedule set up by one of our show coordinators. We also had signs up on all the stanchions and canopy posts. Have a look
at the pictures below. The fallen bike and other assets of the display attracted a lot of attention, we had other clubs coming
over to see what we were doing that was attracting the show attendees.
Kevin Welch
Region J
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To a Theater Near You
Gold Rush XXIX Preview
Just like those awkward fifteen minutes before the movies starts when you are deciding whether or not you
should take another bathroom break before the motion picture begins, here are some “previews” as to what is
coming at Gold Rush XXIX:
Make My Day event at Hillside Shooting Range. We will have a short class on home protection and what weapon
would be a good fit for you. There will be indoor range shooting as well as outdoor skeet and trap lessons.
Top Gun Air/Motorcycle/Corvette Show. This event will be open to the public to raise funds for our national
fundraiser, Paws and Stripes. There will be a chance to take airplane and hot air balloon rides over the bike
show.
Hangover Wine Tasting. Two EE’s Winery has numerous local wines to sample and taste.
Talladega Nights ride to Indianapolis 500 Race Track. You will be able to watch the time trials on the Indy 500
track.
These are just a few events that are happening at the exciting Gold Rush XXIX.
Be sure to stay in your seats for the main event, coming soon!
Family
FAMILY. Everyone has one. Some are proud of theirs. Some are not. But we all have one. They know what we are
made of. Where we came from. Where we have been. They know our core. They are a part of us. Our personalized
history. They have seen us at our lowest point and maybe even some of our highs. They know our core our heart.
This week I walked into my friends’ hospital room. He was hooked up to a respirator and was in a forced comma. I
don’t know if he knew I was there. I would like to think he did. I talked to him about some better times. Memories
of good and even not so good times we had together. We have history. We are Family. I know his core.
I know what he’s made of.
I watched as his blood family struggled to make some tough decisions for him. About him. They know where he’s
been and what he’s made of. They were put in a position to decide where he’s going. It was not fun. But they know
him. They know his core.
It’s hard to say good bye to family. It is like saying good bye to a part of yourself. They are always there when you
need them and even sometimes when you don’t. A part of us leaves when they do. Kept only vivid in our memories
brought to life through stories we share. When he left it hurt my core. We have history. He is my family.
By Linda Keenon
In memory of
Marvin Freeman
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January/February 2016
Where to Ride
by Chrysa Keenon
As winter is coming to a close and the sun is peeking through the
clouds to warm up the ground, riding season is just around the
corner. While you may have pushed planning your first ride off,
forgo getting out the maps this year and try using someone else’s
electronic trails instead.
Motorcycling does not die in the winter--rather, people spend time
trying to plan their itinerary for the summer ahead. Using the
internet to help is admittedly scary, yes, but it helps locate routes
that other bikers have rode and recommended. Here are five sources
that are easy to use and helpful for itinerary planning.
• www.motorcycleroads.com - Motercycle Roads shows an
interactive map of the U.S. states, allowing for you to click on
the specific one you wish to travel in. Travel routes and events
are listed for the state, as well as a rating other riders have given each route. Reviews of scenery, road quality,
and amenities are given, along with directions of how to get to the particular route.
• www.bestbikingroads.com - Best Biking Roads (or BBR) offers a varity of different trails in many countries.
This website is particularly useful for anyone wanting to ride in Canada or Mexico. Individual riding trails
can be selected, or a whole routes of other riders can be viewed. A BBR app is offered for free download (and
for those who don’t know what that means, routes can be viewed on your phone). Once you complete a ride,
you can record the trail to the website so others can find the route.
• www.motowhere.com - MotoWhere is website that monitors Google Maps and shows where motercyclist
groups have recently traveled. The website gets updated hourly, keeping all information on the site current.
Routes for official Harley Davidson promoters are recorded here. Though it does not list routes state by state,
the website is international, posting about riders as far as Australia and Japan.
• www.sundaymorningrides.com - Sunday Morning Rides showcases the routes listed by state and country. Most
routes have a gallery of pictures available, allowing for a good preview for the ride to come. The site offers
“3D fly-throughs” of the trails, meaning you can take a virtual tour of the road before you go. Off Road rides
and Adventure trails are available, too.
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• Talk it out - This isn’t a website, or anywhere you
can virtually go. Simply because the greatest adventures
happen with our friends, calling someone on the phone and
discussing your next ride together is beneficial. Ask family
members, waitresses, or local businesses to see if they know
a good riding road. Many people know unexpected things,
and it never hurts to start your year of riding off with a
friendly conversation with someone new.
Remember, destination friendship cannot be reached
without a destination! Be sure to start your planning today!
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By Eric Larson, Michigan State Director
Have you ever thought about how blessed you are? Blessed
with good health, a roof over your head, food on your table,
transportation from here to there, etc. Well in a recent sermon,
our pastor described rich people as just that; having a roof
over their head, food on their table and transportation from
here to there, but he also included a couple of other things
such as sharing and love, without any mention of wealth
being measured in terms of dollars. I’m guessing that most
of you immediately thought that a rich person had simply
accumulated a large sum of money. My mind sometimes
drifts to ways of sharing that
wealth by helping others.
The answer can be summed
up as simply as “giving” and
it doesn’t have to be money
that’s given. Sharing time
and talents is another way
to help others.
Such is the case with Michigan Chapter C better known
as the Cereal City Wings in Battle Creek, Michigan. Some
GWTA members who have been part of our association for a
long time may recall Gold Rush was hosted in Battle Creek
in 1996 and this chapter took an active role in showing off
their city. Well the last couple of winters when those of us
in Michigan typically have their motorcycles parked, this
chapter volunteers their time; three hours one Saturday
morning a month at the Food Bank of South Central Michigan
located in Battle Creek. They do a variety of jobs there such
as sorting food, re-boxing donations and building after school
food packages that get sent home with school kids where the
purchasing of food creates a financial hardship for the family.
Realizing the importance of giving back, Chapter Director
Ken Leche told me once that when he was a kid, his family
grew up on USDA Food Ration Boxes. So today I know
it’s important for Ken to share his time to help others less
fortunate than himself. That sentiment showed through with
their Chapter Fun Run in August 2015 when they collected
food and cash offerings to
be donated to the food bank
as the price of admission for
their ride. Apparently many
Chapter C members feel the
same way, as they have had
some very successful work
days at the food bank.
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On their work Saturday
in January, my wife Chris
and I decided to participate
with Chapter C for their
morning of service at the
Food Bank. That morning
saw 11 of us participating;
Ken and Joanne Leche, Jack
and Millie Carlson, Richard
and Gerry Thayer, Tony and Evie Miller, Mike Sloan plus
Chris and I. The coordinator assigned our group to sorting
potatoes. Our task. Open bags of donated potatoes, remove
the rotten potatoes putting them in a box that would head
become livestock feed and put the good potatoes in another
box after washing them off if necessary. The saying for the
day was “when in doubt, throw it out”. We headed into the
warehouse, adorned a pair of rubber gloves and began our
task. It didn’t take long to discover that this was a very nasty
job. There were always at least a half dozen potatoes in each
bag so spoiled and soft that you literally picked mush out of
the bag. They smelled and it was very nasty. You needed to
change your rubber gloves frequently. The good news was
that about 50 percent of each bag contained salvageable
good potatoes, that after being rinsed off if necessary, would
provide food for a hungry family. After about two and a half
hours of sorting, the coordinator advised us that due to the
gross nature of our volunteer work, she wouldn’t blame any
of us if we quit early and we all decided we were ready.
Together with the other volunteers from other organizations
who joined us that day, we were able to sort through about
75 percent of the potatoes that the food bank had placed on
the warehouse floor.
Afterwards the group
gathered at the Ale House
restaurant a couple of miles
away for lunch and some
additional conversation and
friendship. Funny thing was
no one was interested in
any of the appetizers on the
menu; potato skins, deluxe
skins or loaded fries. And no one ordered a baked potato with
their meal either. Some of us did however have fries with a
burger. It was a morning of work for a great cause. Great job
Chapter C and thank you for your service to those who are
less fortunate than ourselves.
January/February 2016
GWTA REGION C RALLY
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI
June 10-11, 2016
Yahoo! It’s time to come together…let’s
“Celebrate Good Times” in Region C – 80s style!
HOST HOTEL
Avalon Hotel & Conference Center
1009 W. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
888.727.5288 or 715.723.2281
Book NOW! Mention GWTA Region C for rate:
TH - $79/n FR & SA - $89/n
Rally Location:
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward Street,
Chippewa Falls, WI
Camping on-site:
Camping fees for Thur., Fri., and Sat. night during the rally* are
payable to GWTA Region C with your registration.
RALLY REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Fee includes 2 full days of activities & the
Saturday evening awards banquet.
RVs - $25 per night; water and electric (50/30/20); dump station
Bunkhouses and Tents - $15 per night; electric hookup available, potable water
Adult Member Fees over age 16 @
$30 each until Jan. 31, 2016
$35 Feb. 1 – Apr. 30, 2016
$40 May 1 – May 31, 2016
*You may camp on the premises before and/or after the rally with
additional nights payable at the fairgrounds.
$45 Jun. 1 – payable at rally ONLY
RALLY SHIRTS
Non-Member Registration - $50
(Rally Logo Sample at top Right of Form)
Polos:
T-Shirts:
S M L XL - $19
S M L XL - $16
Children 16 and under - $20 each
2X 3X 4X - $22
2X 3X 4X - $19
NO DAY PASSES
*Add your first name for just $5 more per shirt
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For more information, please contact:
Judy Schaefer, Region C Director
[email protected]
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Detach and mail completed form along with your check made payable to GWTA Region C for the total
amount of fees to: Judy Schaefer, 116 Andrew Drive, Swansea, IL 62226-2454
Name: ____________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone: __________________
Addt’l Family - Name: _________________________ Name: __________________________ Name: _________________________
State/Prov./Chapter:____________ Email Address: ___________________________________ Membership #:__________________
Number of your party that will be attending the Saturday evening banquet _____
Circle choice of Rally Shirt:
Put addt’l orders on back.
POLO
POLO
POLO
POLO
T-SHIRT
T-SHIRT
T-SHIRT
T-SHIRT
Size _____
Size _____
Size _____
Size _____
Color _____
Color _____
Color _____
Color _____
1) TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE: $______
First Name for extra $5 _______________
First Name for extra $5 _______________
First Name for extra $5 _______________
First Name for extra $5 _______________
2) TOTAL SHIRT ORDER: $______
□ Host Hotel □ Other accommodations
□ RV, length _______ ($25/n) □ Bunkhouse or Tent ($15/n)
Check if you will be staying in a hotel/motel:
Check if campsite needed:
Circle number of rally nights:
TH-Jun 09
FR-Jun 10
SA-Jun 11
3) TOTAL RALLY CAMPING FEE: $______
Please add the three totals together and pay with one check. NO REFUNDS AFTER May 20, 2016
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GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Regions B and H still has openings for their Board of Director, members will elect a Regional
Representative to the Board of Directors. The term of office will be from January 1, 2015 to
December 31, 2017. If you reside in Regions B and H and would like to run for the position of your
Regional Representative to the Board of Directors, please complete the self- nomination form below
and mail to the address indicated. Mail the completed form with proof of ownership of an operable
Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, a photograph of yourself, and a resume only to arrive on or before
October 1, 2015. Please copy and enlarge the form for your use.
GWTA 2015 ELECTIONS
P.O. Box 42403
Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403
Anyone who would like to serve the membership in this capacity is urged to self-nominate for this
election. The Gold Wing Touring Association is unique in that the governing body is elected from the
membership.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION
Self-Nomination Form for Board of Directors
Name:____________________________________________ Membership Number ____________
I would like to self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors.
If elected:
1. I understand that the Board of Directors is the governing body of the Gold Wing Touring
Association, as a Board Member I will fulfill my tenure in office as a professional whose highest
priority is to the association and its members. I will endeavor to the best of my ability to help guide
GWTA to a productive and meaningful future.
2. I will attend the annual Board of Directors meeting scheduled each year during my term. I will make
every effort to attend the National Rally, “Gold Rush” each year to meet with and address the
membership at large.
3. I will maintain a current membership during my tenure in office. I understand that should my
membership lapse, I automatically forfeit my position on the Board.
4. I assume full responsibility for my campaign and pledge to conduct that campaign within the
guidelines of fair play, honesty and respect for my fellow candidates.
5. Should I move from the region from which I was elected as a regional representative to the Board, I
will notify the Chairman of the Board and declare my position vacant.
6. I will submit proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle to the
Chairman of the Board.
Year_____________ Model_________________ Serial Number____________________________
I declare my candidacy for the position of Board Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association.
Please Mark One, I declare my candidacy for Board of Directors member from Region B__H__
Signed:_________________________________________________________Date:___________
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January/February 2016
This past week my employer sent me and my fellow drivers to a
defensive driving course and I thought I would share the course
with all of you. Even though it was for large trucks the principles
are useful in all forms of motor vehicle’s. It is broken down into
5 segments that we will cover in the next several months. Here is
the first one.
Aim high in steering. Sounds simple enough but just how high
should you aim? It comes down to how fast you are going, the faster
your speed the farther ahead you should be looking. The average
driver only looks 3 to 4 seconds ahead but you should be seeing 15
seconds so there won’t be any surprises for you.
What is 15 seconds in speed/ distance look like? At 30 MPH that
would be 660 feet and at 50MPH it jumps up to 1100 feet, almost a
1/4 mile. A quick way to figure out the distance you need is to pick
a fixed object start counting the seconds off after the car ahead of
passes and stop when you reach that point.
Now for the second step in the driving course I just took. This part
is called get the big picture. Last month we learned to look ahead
at least 15 seconds down the road but what you see is important
also. Look out for cars or trucks coming from side streets or out a
driveway. Is there someone getting ready to cross the road or are
they just standing by the edge of the road? We can’t always tell what
someone is going to do so we must be prepared for cars or people
to do anything. Is that traffic light been green very long? A traffic
light that hasn’t changed for a extended period may change before
you get to the intersection so you must be ready for that.
The main idea is to see anything the may cause a accident or
make you take action to avoid an accident. This should also include
checking your mirrors and leaving yourself a way out of problems.
The lesson here is to see problems before they become an accident.
All of the previous lessons can be tied to this one, leaving yourself
an out or an escape route. In the previous lessons we learned to
look far ahead, take in everything that is happening around you,
and to keep scanning your surroundings. While riding in the open
country it would appear that a rider wouldn’t need to worry to
much about needing a way out but there are still many things that
can jump out at you.
Say you are out in the country and a car comes up behind you and
then makes a pass when a dog runs out in front of you, you had better
have a plan for that. Is the car still behind you? Can you gas on it
and cut in front of the car to miss the dog? Maybe brake hard then
cut in behind the car? You only have a split second to do something
so it is best to already have a plan in your mind.
In town or just in heavy traffic in is even more important to have a
escape plan. Try not to let yourself be boxed in and keep an eye on
all of the other vehicles around you. Do they see you? Be ready for
any of them to make sudden lane changes that takes your escape
route away from you.
Something else I would like to say here and it probably wouldn’t
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be used while on your bike but in your car. In slick conditions it
seems to me that people get in packs while going down the highway.
Maybe one is driving extra slow and as others catch up to them they
just slow down and before you know it there is a bunch running
together. When in a pack like this all it takes is one car to just get a
little sideways and the others panic and then everyone is in the ditch!
When I am in my big truck and come up on a pack I will work my
way through and get the heck away from them. It is much safer by
yourself on slick roads.
To wrap it up always know your surroundings and leave yourself a
way out. If another driver takes away your escape route reposition
yourself to get a new one.
This is the last of the 5 articles on safe driving and riding. First
lets go over the 4 previous steps, number one was to aim high in
steering, next was to get the big picture. Step three is to keep your
eyes moving and fourth was to leave yourself an out. To sum up
these four is look far ahead, also keep an eye on what is happening
around you and have a escape route if you need it. These are all
ways to see what others are doing now you need to make sure they
see you, the subject of this last article.
The greatest safety feature the bike industry has done is to have
the lights come on when you start your bike. It is so much easier to
see a light coming at you than just a narrow bike. Some riders have
installed the light modulator that cause’s the light to go between
dim and bright. That dose get other’s attention but if you have ever
rode ahead of someone with one of these it can be very distracting.
Flashing brake lights also grab others attention when stopping better
than just standard brake lights. It is also a good idea when stopping
to check your mirror’s just to make sure that everyone behind you
are stopping also, if they aren’t then use your escape route to get
out of trouble.
Wearing bright colors will help in making yourself visible. Either
safety green or orange or yellow shirts or jackets really stand out
add a bright colored helmet makes it just that much better.
Making eye contact with the other driver and making sure they see
you is important but I would not count on the hope they did see you.
Even if you think you have made eye contact ride as if you didn’t.
Use your turn signals every time you turn or change lanes. I often
use an hand signal along with the turn signal just to be sure the
other drivers see me.
Use all of these steps to made others see you but always ride like
they don’t know you are there because you never know if the other
driver has seen you. The number one reason given in a bike wreck
where a car has pulled out in front of a bike or turned in front of
one is I didn’t see them. I hope these articles have been a help and I
know we all have heard most or all of these tips before but it never
hurts to be reminded of them.
Ride safe and ride often, Kelly
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GWTA NATIONAL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242 - Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5.00pm EST
Toll Free: 800-960-4983 Local: 317-243-6822 Fax: 317-243-6833 [email protected] [email protected]
Chapter Listings and additional info can be found online at: www.gwta.org www.gotmotorcycle.org
Executive Director
Bruce & Linda Keenon
P.O. Box 348, Huntington, IN 46750
[email protected]; 260-358-0851; Fax 260-356-3392
Region c
www.gwta-c.com
Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin
Executive secretary
Eva & Ron Wodehouse
936 Rose St., Longmont, CO 80501
[email protected]; 303-776-9836
Region Director: Judy (and Phil) Schaefer
116 Andrew Dr., Swansea, IL 62226
[email protected]; 618-593-8269
SOCIAL MEDIA Directors
Tom & Barb Johnson
6400 Munich Rd., Bartelso, IL 62218
[email protected]; 618-604-9559
Board Representative: Bill and Carol Seith
917 Cleveland Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521
[email protected], 630-655-1098
webmaster
John Hunrath
9265 Amarone Way, Sacramento, CA 95829
[email protected]; 916-682-0734
rider education director
Doug and Lori Green
181 Alta Dr., La Selva Beach, CA 95076
[email protected]; 831-685-4770
education and retention director
Mike & Carol Brush
12516 Poppleton Ave.; Omaha, NE 68144
[email protected]; 402-397-4663
helping hand director
GWTA - 800-960-4982
Local - 317-576-6822
Chairman of the board
Dennis & Darlene Farnum
75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME 04029
[email protected]; 207-576-7476
life member board representative
Eugene and Sylvia Jones
1002 Westlake Woods Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-968-8380
region A
www.gwtaregiona.org
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana,
Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus
2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA 94534
[email protected]; 707-429-9547
[email protected]
Board Representative: Michael Zmiarovich
P.O. Box 2595
Sequim, Washington 98382
REGION B
Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus
2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA 94534
[email protected]; 707-429-9547
[email protected]
Board Representative: Charles Horner
P.O. Box 1050, Newcastle, CA 96073
[email protected]; 530-524-8145
region D
http://geocities.com/gwtaregiond
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Region Director: George & Debbie Deskins
3330 Edmondson Ct., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
[email protected]; 615-459-4418
Board Representative: Jim & Karen Quinn
1368 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37915
[email protected]; 615-792-0546
REGION E
Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Region Director: Kelly & Donna Felix
2326 S. Cardington, Wichita, KS 67209
[email protected]; 316-305-9533
Board Representative: Larry and Betty Oswald
339 Hastings Dr. , Cedar Hill, TX 75104
[email protected], 972-291-4905
Region F
www.gwtaregionf.org
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Region Director: Bob & Kim Davis
11863 Scott Park Road., Delton, MI 49046
[email protected]; 269-342-0852
Board Representative: Ronald and Bette Klann
[email protected]
734-277-5111
Region H
www.regionhgwta.org
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Region Director: Phil & Sue Rueger
100 Allyndale Road, Canaan, CT 06018
[email protected]; 860-824-0005
Board Representative: Darlene Farnum
75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME 04029
[email protected], 207-576-7477
Region J
www.gwtaregionj.com
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario
Canadian Ambassador: Kevin Welch
169 Holmes Ave., North York, ON MZM 4M7 Canada
[email protected]; 416-229-9378
Region Director: TBA
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Region C Rally 2016 ‘Celebrate Good Times’
June 10-11 Chippewa Falls, WI
‘C’ How We Have Fun…
By: Judy Schaefer, Region C Director
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let’s celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on!
It’s a celebration!
There’ll be a party goin’ on in Chippewa Falls when the members
of Region C gather for their annual rally on June 10th and 11th.
Wisconsin State Directors, Sherri & Jeryl Vonderheid, and the
Region C Staff invite you to join us for a fun-filled weekend
complete with mirror ball, DJ, and a party atmosphere…80’s style!
All of your Region C friends will be there and your motorcycle or
trike, too. What more could you ask for?
The Staff met last October to make rally plans and tour the facilities
at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds which will serve as
‘Rally Central.’ Some nice improvements have been made since the
last time we were there. Camping will be allowed on-sight for large
and small units at very good rates. And, there is no problem if you
want to come early that week or stay after the rally…extra nights
will be payable to the fairgrounds. The Avalon will serve as the Host
Hotel, and several other area hotels come highly recommended.
Please see the rally registration form for details, fees and deadlines,
and check for the release of additional information and the rally
schedule on our website, gwta-c.com.
and best individual male and female costume. If you need inspiration
for what to wear, just think of how the characters dressed in some
of the most popular 80’s movies like ‘Breakfast Club’, ‘Back to the
Future’, E.T., ‘Big’, or ‘When Harry Met Sally’. Or, just ‘Google’
80’s fashion trends! Even if you don’t want to get into the contest,
you can still dress up in your best 80’s attire. Let your hair down
and have a good time! Let’s celebrate…it’s all right! The night
will be capped off with the light show or illumination presentation.
The ‘relaxing’ activity mentioned earlier will be offered again on
Saturday morning for those who didn’t get to participate on Friday
afternoon. We’re having a ‘Psychedelic Progressive Paint Party’
which you will need to sign up for during registration. Details for
this activity will be outlined at a later date. All activity sign-up sheets
will be available at the registration table along with your Welcome
Packets, area riding maps, and rally shirt orders. On-bike games,
State’s Braggin’ Rights games, and the benefit auctions will take
place on Saturday. Donated items from members, the chapters, and
States would be greatly appreciated for the auctions that help with
region expenses and our newest Family of the Year.
We’ll close out the weekend with the Awards Banquet where the
‘Celebrate GWTA’ slide show will be presented. The Vonderheid’s
will be putting this together, and you are encouraged to share pictures
of all the ‘good times’ you’ve had at Region C rallies, your chapter,
or State events. Please send pictures to [email protected]
no later than May 1st for inclusion. Your participation will make the
slide show ‘that’ much better!
This year, we will offer early registration on Thursday evening
plus a couple of other activities. Join us for the Beef Stew Dinner
Dump whereby you bring enough stew for yourself (and your
family) to dump into the warming pot and share. All the different
recipes combine to make a tasty concoction. We’ll provide the paper
products and you bring your drinks. In case you forget a beverage…
Wisconsin State will be selling water and soft drinks throughout the
weekend. There will be lots of time for socializing, and you’ll want
to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit ‘under the starts’ for popcorn
and a movie beginning at dusk.
A memorial service was held at last year’s rally for members who
passed away in the last five years. We wish to continue this new
tradition and will invite chapters to remember those who have passed
since the 2015 Region Rally.
Before Opening Ceremonies on Friday, we will again offer the
Smith’s famous omelet breakfast for a small donation. The 2016
Region C ‘Family of the Year’ will be chosen and announced
that morning. Most of the day, you’ll have ample time to ride the
beautiful countryside on your own or join the escorted ride. As a
suggestion, check out the park across the road from the fair grounds
where you’ll find a small animal zoo, white buffalo, elk, and the
beautiful Glen Loch Falls.
If you haven’t been in some time and this article has you thinking
about coming, OR if you’re going to be attending Region C
Rally for the very first time, let me tell you...THIS is going to be
a…‘celebration to last throughout the years, so bring your good
times and your laughter, too’…
More organized activities will take place back at the fairgrounds
late Friday afternoon including a new, fun and relaxing activity
some will really enjoy. Friday evening we’ll be rockin’ the place
with the ‘Celebration’ dance, ice cream social, and 80’s costume
contest. Categories for costumes will include best group costumes,
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Also in 2015, we recognized our past Region C Families of the Year
at Opening Ceremonies. This year, we will be honoring all the Past
Region C Directors and hope many of them will attend. We haven’t
seen some of you in a while. You know who you are, and you may
be feeling empty or sad because you’ve missed a lot of TA fun lately.
Come home…we really, really miss you!
We’re gonna celebrate Region C with you!
It’s time to come together
It’s up to you, what’s your pleasure…
Everyone around T-A, Come on!
Admit it…you’re singing right now…aren’t you?
Kool & The Gang - Celebration Lyrics | MetroLyrics
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Paws and Stripes 101
Helping dogs, helping heroes. Those four words are the essence of Paws and Stripes.
The nonprofit organization provides service dogs for wounded military veterans with
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), which helps
veterans live the full and rich lives they deserve.
It is Paws and Stripes mission to provide integrative service dog training and mental
health support to U.S. military veterans with PTSD and TBI while inspiring hope by
matching shelter dogs with our nation's heroes in order to work together to overcome
the daily struggles associated with their diagnosis.
Paws and Stripes was founded in 2010 by Jim and Lindsey Stanek after Jim was medically
discharged from the U.S. Army. As an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division, Jim
was injured during his third deployment to Iraq.
As of 2014, Paws and Stripes has rescued more than 70 shelter dogs, provided
therapeutic assistance to more than 85 veterans and their families, and
established a waitlist of more than 250 families.
As an independent, registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Paws and Stripes
relies on the support of the community to continue its mission and provide
services to U.S. Military veterans free of charge. For more information, or
to donate, visit www.PawsAndStripes.org.
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Gold Rush XXIX: July 11-14, 2016
Huntington
INDIANA
Indiana
Location TBD
Visit www.gwta.org or find on us facebook for more details!
Area Campgrounds
Visit www.gwta.org
Register before 12/1/2015 for a discounted rate!
You must show your current membership card to retain
your member registration rates at Gold Rush.
Expired cards will not be accepted.
DAY PASSES are $ϭ5.
Circle appropriate codes after name: A=Adult, C=Under 16, R=Rider, P=Passenger. Use name wanted on ID
Name ( A C R P )__________________________Name ( A C R P ) __________________________
Name ( A C R P )__________________________Name ( A C R P ) __________________________
Address_______________________City_____________State/Province_____ Zip/Postal_________
GWTA Chapter/St./Pr._______________ Membership #__________ Other Affiliation_____________
E-mail_________________________Will you use:
Motel
Campground
Other
GWTA MEMBER Registration before 1/1
Non Member Registration before /1/1
Children under 16 free (not eligible for drawing)
Welcome Dinner: Sunday, July 10
Gold Rush XXIX T-Shirts
$55
free
$20
$15
REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE 12/1/15 ARE
NOT REFUNDABLE AND NOT NEGOTIABLE. IF YOU
DO NOT ATTEND THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED A
DONATION.
Rates will increase to $50 per member and $60 per non-member
on /1/15
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= $
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T-shirt Pre-order
Qty
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Billing Address____________________________Billing Zip Code __________CVV2 Code_______
Cardholder Signature______________________________________________________________
or register online at www.gwta.org
Make checks and money orders, US funds, payable to: GWTA (P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN, 46242)
The $40 per person (& $50 per person for non-menbers) registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds will only be offered for refundable
registration fees and the requests must be received in writing before July 1, 2016. No refunds will be issued without written notice. Confirmation postcards
will be mailed for all registrations received at the Office. If you have not received a confirmation postcard contact the office before the next cut off date! Please
Note: Confirmation emails from online orders are not sent from the office and do not confirm that your registration was received and processed. Anyone who
registers after 6/1/16 will not be eligible for the grand door prize drawing. I/We have read and understand this regisration. I/We agree to conform with the ideals governing this rally and hold harmless the GWTA and co-sponsoring organizations for any loss of property and injury to self or others that may result from
participation at this rally as a direct result of our negligence.
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
1-800-960-GWTA (4982)
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GW TA Member
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Membership
Memberships: 1 Year
Individual
$50
Family
$50
2 Years
$100
$100
3 Years
$150
$150
(A family membership consists of 2 adults and up to 4 children at the same residence)
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___ NEW
(Anyone who has never been a member)
___RENEWAL: Mem # ___________
(Anyone who has been a member at any time
should choose renewal)
Mail completed form to:
GWTA Membership Services
P.O. Box 42403
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Toll Free: 1-800-960-4982
Ph: 317-243-6822
Fax: 317-243-6833
Email: [email protected]
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Membership dues: $ __________ for __________ years.
I would also like to make a donation of $ _____ to Helping Hands.
Total $ _________ (Please make checks payable to GWTA)
The following information must be filled out if paying by credit card:
____ I/We own a Gold Wing
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For the Blue Line (toll-free help service),
the services I can provide are as follows:
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PLEASE NOTE: All funds must be payable in U.S. Funds only.
DO NOT SEND CASH.
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Coming Events in Region C…
For information, registration forms, & links see gwta-c.com
ILLINOIS
Spring Break-Out, Mar. 11-12-13; Ramada Limited North, Springfield, IL; $20 per member includes Sat.
dinner; registration form on gwta-c.com
Friendship Ride, Jun. 25; ride-in lunch, chapters meet at 1:00 p.m. at Ted’s Garage, Clinton, IL
Golden Wheels, Sep. 16-17-18; Kamper Kompanion Campground, Carlinville, IL
IOWA
Lazy Weekend, Aug. 12-13-14; Green Valley Campground, Creston, IA; $18.50 per member includes Sat.
breakfast & dinner; registration form on gwta-c.com
NEBRASKA
Friendship Campout, Aug. 26-27-28; Mahoney State
Park, Little Creek Campground, I-80, Ext. 426; $25
early fee per member includes 2 breakfasts & 1 evening
meal; see gwta.nebraska.com for registration form
Fall Follies, Nov. 12th, Mahoney State Park, Riverview
Lodge; $25 per member includes Sat. dinner; see gwta.
nebraska.com for registration form
WISCONSIN
HOST STATE: Region C Rally, Jun. 10-11; Northern
Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls, WI; see
gwta-c.com for registration form and more information
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Christmas Decoration Assembly
Each year, Chapter A of Kansas gathers at the Hensley home to make the Christmas table decorations for our
annual December monthly meeting. Every year we make something different. This year, Barbara McCart saw on
the internet to spray paint wine glasses and decorate them in a Christmas theme. With the idea, wine glasses and
glitter; the ‘Elf’s’ gathered to create Christmas joy. The hot glue guns, scissors, glitter, ribbon and bells lay on
the table awaiting to be assembled. Due to the drying time, we had to spray paint all of the wine glasses several
weeks before our gathering. Oh, I forgot to say we also have snacks, so we had to eat first, visit and then the
serious talk started as the work began. I must say that the men some how disappeared to the basement to watch a
college football game. One, two then three were done. We kept going until all 16 wine glasses were finished. The
plan was for each couple to decorate a wine glass and they get to take it home after our annual December monthly
meeting/Christmas Party.
Gail & Jorja Hensley
Chapter A KS
My choir director at church has sung there a couple of other times and as she was involved with a group through
U of M, she was invited to come and bring some from her choir. She chose me and two other gals from the choir.
We will be sharing a room in Manhattan. We will have intensive rehearsal on June 11 & 12 (4 hrs. each day)
and our concert is scheduled for June 13. We will receive a big reception after the concert. The cost of our trip
includes tickets to a Broadway show and subway tickets as well. OMG! What an experience! I will be leaving
June 10 to go to NY city and will be just getting home from Houston, Texas on June 7 where my grandson is
graduating high school. Busy times!
Bob & Kim Davis
Region F Directors
"The Region where the F stands for FUN!"
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Membership Special:
Reduced to $50 a year!
Plus your renewal rate will be $50/yr provided you renew your
membership before the expiration date. As long as you renew before
your expiration date each year you can keep your $50/yr renewal rate. If
you let it lapse, however, you will loose your discounted rate so make
sure you renew on time!
This special works for both new members and renewing members!
Take advantage of the chance to lower your renewal rate for years to
come! It has never been a better time to take advantage of a
membership with GWTA! This special won’t last forever so get signed
up today! Here’s what you need to do:
Online:
Mail In:
Call:
1. Choose a 2 year membership (www.gwta.org)
2. At the bottom of the page, when entering your
name & address, in the Comments Section list
“MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL”
3. Enter your payment information and place your
order!
1. Fill out the membership form for a 2 year
Membership @ $100
2. At the bottom of the page list “MEMBERSHIP
SPECIAL”
3. Mail in your form & payment to:
GWTA
PO Box 42403
Indianapolis, IN 46242
1-800-960-4982 & Mention “Membership Special”
It has never been a better
time to join GWTA!
Pay $150 for 3 years of
membership with
GWTA!! Plus your
renewal rate will be
$50/yr!
This is a great deal and it
won’t last long so hurry
and sign up today!
If you have questions
about the program, please
call the National Office.
800-960-4982
Prices and specials are subject to change at any time so don’t miss
this opportunity!
(Note: Membership rates are subject to change at any time.)
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