May Newsletter - GWRRA Minnesota Chapter D

Chapter D Team:
Chapter Directors
Brian & Michelle
Marshall
Assistant Directors
Paul & Jamie
Howard
Assistant Directors
Dave & Ellen Fure
Chapter Treasurer
Harla Lemmerman
Chapter Educator
Jim Lemmerman
Chapter MEC
Michelle Marshall
Chapter Baker
Michelle Marshall
Inside:
Page
Chapter Safety
2-3
Message
Dinner social picks 3
Chapter Website
3
Michelle’s Menu
4
Upcoming Events
4
May Birthdays:
Ellen Fure
6th
Tom Kennedy
14th
May Anniversaries
Dale & Jan Seafolk 7th
May Newsletter
Chapter
Director’s Thoughts
.
Hello,
Mother Nature did her best to keep our bikes parked in April, between the
snow, rain and cold weather. We still had a few members log some miles.
Now that May is here and the riding season begins, we are hoping to see
all of our friends out and about.
This month we are planning a couple of Chapter Rides to visit the
members down in the Metro. May 7th for the Dr. Mudspringer open house
and May 15th for Chapter Q’s Round-up. Meet times will be announced
and we will meet at Thompson Hill Rest Area. If weather is bad we are
probably going to be on 4 wheels. Let’s hope for the best! The May 7th
trip to Dr. Mudspringer’s open house will be the Chapter ride for May.
Next month we are doing our first Mystery Ride. Paul & Jamie would
like to be able to lock down the hotels and get us the best rate
possible, so if you are interested please give them a call with the
number of people going. This should be a BLAST!!
The BRC2 course is set for May22nd. This course is full for this year, but I
will take your name if you are interested and put you on a stand-by list in
case someone can’t make it. The cost of the course is $30 due at the time
of sign-up.
May 29th the Vineyard located at 1535 Arrowhead Rd. (in Kenwood), is
having the Blessing of the Bikes event. Our son, Tom Kennedy, and
myself attended this event last year and it was a great time. They cater the
food, prizes were given out, if you wanted your bike blessed they took care
of it, and there was a service inside. I couldn’t believe the amount of bikes
and the different groups there last year.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the June dinner social will be moved
from June 18th to June 25th. We are still going to be at Eddies Ribs at
5:00.
There is a recall on Honda GL1800s for the rear brakes dragging. Dave
Fure found the following link to check your VIN at this web side:
http://powersports.honda.com/recalls.aspx.
About Chapter D
Socials
Chapter D socials are
the third Saturday of
Paul & Jamie are working on this years schedule and it sounds like we will
have a few new trips planned. If you have any ideas for fun activities for
the chapter, please e-mail them to Paul Howard at:
[email protected].
If you have a birthday or anniversary that you would like us to mention in
the newsletter, please go to the chapter website and update your
information. I take that information directly from the website.
the month at 5:00.
Places are different
each month and will
be announced in the
monthly newsletters
and on the website.
Rides
Chapter D monthly
rides are the first
Saturday of the
Chapter Educator Safety Message
month. Thompson
Hill Rest Area is our
meet location unless
otherwise noted.
Please come to the
ride prepared to ride,
gas tank full and
bladder empty. Meet
at 9:45 & kickstands
up at 10:00.
Mascot
Mr. Happy
10 TIPS FOR STAYING ALERT BEHIND THE WHEEL
This article was taken from the Good Sams Roadside assistance web
site. It was written for auto/RV drivers, but staying awake on a bike is very
similar.
We would all like to think that we are safe drivers, able to quickly make the
right decisions, react to hazards and dangers instinctively, and avoid
impaired thinking due to drowsiness. But “sleep is a powerful biological
drive—one that can overtake even the best driver,” according to the
National Sleep Foundation. ” Rolling down the windows and turning up the
radio volume—these tricks don’t work.”
And, unfortunately, it is not always obvious that you’re too tired to drive.
Warning signs include trouble focusing, frequent blinking and heavy
eyelids. Are the last few miles a blur? Have you missed traffic signs and
exits? If your mind wanders and your find yourself yawning, it’s time to call
it a day.
Take the necessary steps to avoid drowsiness before you start your drive
2016 Dinner Socials:
May. Kathy Kennedy
Doc’s Sports Bar &
as well as while on the road. Here are some tips:
Grill
34427 Majestic Pine
• Get 7-8 hours of sleep before your drive. If you didn’t get enough
Dr. Sturgeon Lake,
sleep the night before, take a short nap before starting to drive. If
MN.
218-372-3040
you feel drowsy mid-trip, find a safe
place to park and take a 20Jun. Ellen Fure
Eddie’s Ribs
5221 E. 4th St.
Superior, WI. 54880
715-398-0191
Jul. Harla Lemmerman
Steak Pit
125 Harbor View Dr.
Washburn, WI. 54891
715-373-5492
Aug. Tom Kennedy
South Switch
8989 MN. Hwy 1
Angora, MN. 55703
218-666-5411
Sep. Jamie Howard
Dixie’s Bar & Grill
2505 Hwy 2
Two Harbors, MN.
218-834-2846
Oct. Dave Fure
Gronk’s
4909 E 2nd St.
Superior, WI 54880
715-398-0333
Nov. Brian Marshall
Trapper Pete’s
1306 Hwy 45
Scanlon, MN. 55720
218-879-1222
Dec. Jan Seafolk
The Chalet
4833 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN.
55811
218-722-2457
*In case there is bad
weather, we will meet
at the alternate
location
minute nap. Allow 15 minutes to clear post-nap grogginess before
re-starting.
• Switch drivers if possible every two hours to take a walk and get
some fresh air. Do some stretches and foot circles.
• Deep breathing raises blood oxygen levels, which slows your heart
rate, lowers blood pressure, and improves circulation, ultimately
aiding mental performance and energy.
• Don’t drink alcohol, as even the smallest amount can cause
drowsiness.
• Do drink caffeine, which improves alertness. Repeat when effect
wears off, usually after a few hours.
• If you begin to feel drowsy, start a conversation or play mind
games to keep your brain alert.
• Avoid driving between midnight and 6 a.m., as this is when your
body’s biological rhythms kick in and sleepiness is most intense.
• Don’t rush to meet a schedule. Safety is more important than
arriving on time.
• Stay hydrated by drinking liquids while you drive.
• Studies have shown that daily exercise was more effective in
increasing energy and reducing daytime fatigue than some
medications used to treat sleep problems. Regular exercise also
improves quality of sleep.
Difley, Bob. “10 Tips For Staying Alert Behind The Wheel.” Good Sam
Blog. 20 August 2015. Web. 16 July 2015.
http://blog.goodsam.com/?p=33370
Ride safe, have fun, see you out there.
Chapter Website:
For those of you that are interested in getting registered on our new web
site, please go to www.gwrra-mnd.org. Then click the register button.
Then follow the instructions under new user. If you have any questions
about the web site, please e-mail us and we will do our best to answer
them.
Please remember that GWRRA is not just for Goldwing owners. You
might have friends who would like to participate in rides, dinner
Upcoming Rallies:
socials, seminars, or any of our gatherings. If you know someone
who may ride another style of motorcycle, invite him or her to come
and check us out.
All District newsletters and events can be seen at: www.mngwrra.us
Michelle’s Menu
Region E Rally:
June 16th-18th
McGrath Powersports
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Minnesota District
Rally:
July 8th-9th 2016
Best Western Plus
Willmar, Mn.
MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM
MILK, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR),
PEANUTS, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, PALM OIL, SKIM MILK, LACTOSE,
PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, EGG WHITES,
ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
First forget great dessert that was made for the dinner social at home.
Next, go to bartender and buy 16 overpriced Snickers Bars and give 1 to
each member present.
Those who were at the March Dinner Social will understand.
Wing Ding
Aug. 31st – Sept. 3
2016 Billings, Montana
Metra Park
More information at:
www.gwrra.org
Upcoming events:
7 May: Dr. Mudspringer open house 8465 Plaza Blvd. NE Spring Lake
Park, Mn.
15 May: Chapter Q Roundup Hanover City Hall
21 May: Dinner Social Doc’s Sports Bar & Grill 34427 Majestic Pine Dr.
Sturgeon Lake, MN. 5:00
22 May: BRC2 Lake Superior College time to be announced.
29 May: Blessing of the bikes at The Vineyard located on Arrowhead Rd.
1-5 June: Missouri Rally Branson, MO.
4 June: Chapter Monthly ride meet point 9:45
17-19 June: Chapter Mystery ride
25 June: Dinner Social Eddie’s Ribs 5221 E 4th St. Superior, WI. 5:00
Brian & Michelle Marshall
Chapter D Directors
[email protected]
www.gwrra-mnd.org
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