File - Chapter Q

Southern Illinois Wingers
GWRRA – Region E – Illinois Chapter Q
Come On, Let’s Ride!
Chapter gatherings are held at Bandana’s in Carbondale on the 1st Wednesday of each month;
EAT - 6 PM / SOCIAL - 7 PM
Chapter Website: http://chapterq.weebly.com
Chapter E-mail: [email protected] Chapter Phone: 618-889-6222
MAY 2016
IL- Q OFFICERS & TEAM MEMBERS
Chapter Director -- Shawn & Bobbie Banks
Assistant Chapter Directors – Sonny & Lisa Gales
Safety Educator – Carolyn Thomsen
Membership Enhancement Coordinators – Jim & Helen Rusher
Treasurer – Janet Hartwig
Motorist Awareness Coordinators – Willie & Carlene Kohlenberger
Awards & Recognition Coordinators – Donna Harbison & Dusty Boner
Calendar Coordinator, Military Care Package, & Christmas 50/50 – Nancy Mallett
Charity Coordinator – Steve Gottschalk
Newsletter Editor – Diane Gottschalk
Webmaster – Eric Wrentmore
Couple of the Year – Jim & Tonya Beggs
Individual of the Year – Reid Hansen
IL District Director
Region E Directors
Mary Adams
Bob & Nicki Fowkes
GWRRA Director
Ray & Sandy Garris
FRIENDS FOR FUN SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE
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1: CHAPTER Q OFFICERS & TEAM, DISTRICT, REGION AND NATIONAL NAMES & LOGO
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MAD
2-5: PAGE DIRECTORY, OFFICER ARTICLES: CD, ACD, RE, MEC, TEAM ARTICLES: COY,
PAGE 6-8: SI RIDE IN, 2016 MAD FUN RUN, CALANDAR TALK, CHARITY/SOLDIER CARE PKG,
Q-FACTS
PAGE 9-10: MAY MBR JOIN DATES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWBIES, AWARDS, BIRTHDAY AND
ANNIVERSARIES, WAYS & MEANS, REGION E NEWS, IL DISTRICT NEWS
PAGE 11-14: IL DISTRICT NEWS, CH-Q PICTURES
PAGE 15-19: OTHER CHAPTER MEETINGS, UPCOMING EVENTS, ALL REGIONS/DISTRICT
RALLY DATES, FOR SALE AND SPONSORS
DIRECTORS CORNER: SHAWN & BOBBIE BANKS
Greetings friends! Just when you think all the cool days are behind us, Mother Nature sends us a chill. But it
seems to be finally warmer than cooler. As Chapter Team our primary goal is to “ensure everyone is included.”
We are fortunate to have many experienced riders and GWRRA members with us. We must never forget
however, that there are new members and veterans who have just plain forgotten some things. In keeping with
that thought, we were asked to explain what Dash4Cash was. And as being a member for 3 years, I should
know right? Wrong. So as the saying goes, “If you really want to learn how to do something, teach it!” So
what is it? It is an opportunity to encourage the membership to go and visit other chapters and support other
chapter’s events. You do this by going to the events, taking your picture with others in attendance to prove you
were there, and submit your documentation to the IL District Director, Mary Adams. Here are the rules:
1. Must have at least 4 card carrying GWRRA members attend an event to qualify for the program.
2. Each participating chapter must attend at least one other chapter fund raiser OR one chapter social to qualify
for the program.
3. All entries submitted must include the names of those attending.
4. Newsletters must be submitted in the same month they are published.
5. The District team is not eligible to participate with any other chapter but their own.
6. Seminar Presenters do not count as part of the chapter total attending.
7. The District Director is ineligible to participate in this program.
8. All entries must be submitted within 15 days of the event.
9. Bonus point months:
March New Recruits
May MAD Events
August MAD Poker Run Locations
October Chapter Social
10. Entries and photos must be submitted to: Dash for Cash Submission sheet on the Illinois District Website
OR Mary Adams, IL Sr. District Director @ [email protected]
You also get points for mileage if you travel to another chapter’s event. There is a mileage chart on the IL
District website. http://www.gwrra-ildistrict.com/2016-dash4cash.html Aside from being a lot of fun, the
winning chapter also gets a discount on their annual chartering fees, if I am not mistaken.
We hope you can join us on one of our rides this month. We pray that we all have a great and safe riding
season.
Shawn & Bobbie Banks
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ASSISTANT DIRECTORS: SONNY & LISA GALES
Greetings from the Gales
Well April flew by! We started the first of the month with a potluck and card party at The Beggs beautiful new
home. Thanks for hosting. We had a great time!
We had some beautiful days for riding throughout April, hope you got to go out and enjoy them.
Some of you traveled to Vandalia for the trailering course on April 16. On April 23 our own Willie
Kohlenberger and SrQ Quartet sang at the Herrin Civic Center.
On the 24th we had a group go to The Blessing of the Bikes and saw numerous other members along the way.
The hill was packed, going up wasn't bad but coming down the traffic was backed up for a few miles with stop
and go traffic trying to get up to the cross. Heard there were 4000 plus bikes.( I heard this on FB so you know
it's got to be true!) LOL. Afterwards a group of us rode to CiCi's pizza in Cape. On the way home Charlie
Mallett took us down C road. The weather was beautiful.
On the 28th was the 5th Annual Motorcycle Safety Summit at Black Diamond Warehouse in Marion IL.
Hopefully some of you were able to attend.
Just as we started off the first of the month with a potluck and card party we ended the month at our house
with the same. The weather Gods cooperated and we had a great turn out.
Until next month....... Sonny and Lisa
SAFETY EDUCATOR: CAROLYN THOMSEN
Rider Ed Article, May 2016
Have you ever just sat back and watched other riders in the chapter and in other chapters while out riding?
I had the opportunity recently to watch about 250 motorcycles on a single ride which involved children who are
in different phases of the fight against brain tumors. This is some very precious cargo and you would expect all
riders to be at their best and this group certainly was.
However, during the years that I have been riding I have had the opportunity to ride with many different people
and chapters. Most of them were safe riders but there are a few that I choose not to ride with mostly because of
their riding style. Always remember you are responsible for your own ride. I have talked to riders after an
accident and have been told that they were just trying to keep up with the leader when they took a curve that
was too sharp for them at their riding experience. Just because the rider in front of you made that curve at that
speed doesn’t mean that you can.
I have learned over the years of riding that my experience only counts for my ride, not anyone else that I may be
riding with that day. It is very difficult for many people to speak up when the group is out-riding your
experience or comfort level. The conclusion that I have come up with is, “I know my way home” and “I want
to get back to that home safe and sound”. I hope you all remember to ride at your experience level and that you
all continue to ride safe.
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Recently I attended a chapter meeting while visiting Texas and the educator asked each one in the group to
think of the one thing that has happened to you while riding that scared you and what you did or have done
since to correct that situation. Everyone agreed that hearing others experiences and how they corrected the
situation that got them there was very helpful. So, for the next month give this some thought and be prepared to
discuss your own personal experience at our June meeting. I really believe you find this very helpful. We have
several riders in the group that may not have as much experience as you have and this will be especially
beneficial to them.
Ride Safe,
Carolyn Thomsen, Chapter Q Ride Educator
MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATORS: JIM & HELEN RUSHER
Hello fellow Gold Wingers,
Here we are in April and the weather is warming up allowing us to get out on our bikes/trikes and enjoy the
spring riding pleasures. The dogwood trees and spring flowers are just gorgeous and waiting for all of us to
enjoy them as we ride our bikes.
We welcome our newest members Judy and Bill Webb into Chapter “Q”. Chapter Q would like to say thank
you to Carlene Kohlenberger for her efforts in introducing the Webb’s to us all.
We are sending out this invitation to anyone who is interested in joining us for a fun weekend ride to
Nashville and Bell Buckle, Tn.
We are currently in the planning stages for this fun trip and we do need to know as soon as possible how many
people would be interested in joining and attending the planned events. This ride is scheduled to take place on
June 11th, 2016 and return on June 12th, 2016. Listed below is the proposed fun itinerary for everyone to enjoy.
June 11th, 2016 before 8:00 a.m.
All riders will meet us for departure at the Pilot Truck Stop in Marion Illinois which is located on Route 13 and
I-57. Kick stands up and departure at 8;00 a.m. Please have your gas tanks full and your bladders empty.
Our first comfort stop will be located Paducah, Ky. We will get off I-24 at the very first exit after crossing the
river into Kentucky. There is a very nice convenience store and gas station there with an adjoining Huddle
House restaurant.
After departing Paducah, our next stop will be in Clarksville Tn. Here we will eat lunch and top off our gas
tanks and head on out to Nashville.
After arriving in Nashville, our first point of interest and fun stop will be at the Lanes Motor Museum. Helen
and I have been here twice before and it is very nice. This Museum consist of a large collection of antique
foreign automobiles that most people have never seen or heard of before along with several American antique
vehicles. There are also several antique motorcycles to view. In another part of the building, there is a collection
of WW2 German vehicles. Outside the building, there is a U.S. Navy landing boat that is like the ones used to
carry our troops into battle at Normandy. Inside and hanging from the ceiling is a collection of real airplanes
and many are built for only one person to fly.
After our tour of Lanes Motor Museum is complete, we are planning for a Dinner Theater that evening. There
are two of them close by. One is a Mystery Dinner Theater and the other is a country music dinner theater, we
have attended the country music dinner theater and the food and program was very good.
June 12th, 2016 Sunday morning. We will leave our motel and head out to Bell Buckle Tn. This is a nice old
southern civil war era town with lots of shops to visit and a great southern home cooked restaurant to eat at.
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We have been here twice and this town is worth the visit and the scenery and ride to it is spectacular. After
visiting this town, we will all head on back home with great memories.
If this weekend ride and proposed activities is something you would like to join in with us, check your own
schedules and please let us know as soon as possible if you intend to go. There are several things we need to
check on to finalize this trip such as motel reservations and dinner theater reservations etc. I did speak to a lady
at the Mystery Dinner Theater and she said to me that Motel reservations will need to be made as soon as
possible as something is usually going on around the Opryland area and motel reservations fill up well in
advance of any activities in the Nashville area.
This trip is a go rain or shine. If the weather is nice, then we ride our bikes/trikes. If the weather is not so good,
then we will take our cars.
Please contact Jim & Helen Rusher ASAP if this is something that you would like to do and join in with all of
us for a fun weekend. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this trip or activities, give us a call or
email.
Until next time, ride safe and have fun!
Jim & Helen
2016 COUPLE OF THE YEAR - JIM & TANYA BEGGS
Greetings to all of our GWRRA friends and family! We are hoping that you all are healthy and ready to ride. It
is getting nice outside and riding season has already began in Southern Illinois!
Jim and I would like to thank everyone for joining us at our home for the pot luck and card party on April 1st.
We had a great time visiting and playing cards, and the food was wonderful. We all do a great pot luck together!
We had a great time at Robert and Lisa Gayles card party and potluck on April 30th. Thanks for hosting a great
get-together.
Jim and I are looking forward to camping in Litchfield on May 11 – 15th for Customer Appreciation Day’s. We
will be camping at 3270 Honey Bend Avenue, Litchfield. Please drive over and see us at the campground if
you are going to Litchfield. We will enjoy visiting with you all, and maybe we can get a couple of card games
going. Hope to see you there!
Please ride safely wherever your travels may take you.
Jim and Tonya Beggs
(618) 534-5961 or (573) 598-3015
MOTORIST AWARENESS DIVISION: WILLIE & CARLENE KOHLENBERGER
May is Motorist Awareness Month. The chapter has a few opportunities this month to make the motoring
public aware of us.
The windshield wash on May 7, is always a great time to talk to people about our organization, and to make
them aware that we are just like them....ordinary people, out doing what we love to do. Let's have a huge
turnout for this endeavor.
We will also be joining MO-I, on May 28, to help with their coffee break on I-55. It's a holiday week-end, and
there will be lots of vehicles on the road. I know Chapter I will have a huge turnout, we'd like
too see a large group from Q also.
Willie & Carlene MAD Coordinators
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SI Ride-In
We will be compiling a list of needs for the Ride-In, and will be passing sign-up sheets around for volunteers.
We will more than likely have a short meeting, the next time we meet at Pizza & Pasta Express, and will be
asking for your help. The Ride-In has been going on for 32 years, and it couldn't have endured that long,
without our volunteers, so please consider helping out, any way you can.
Willie & Carlene, SI Ride In Directors
Steve & Diane, SI Ride In Coordinators
2016 ANNUAL FUN RUN
APRIL 1ST - OCTOBER 31ST
It’s time once again for the MAD Annual Fun Run. Our theme for this year will be Unique and Unusual
Sites or Monuments. This was done in the past as oddities about 8 years ago. We will be doing it a little
different this year. From all of the submissions that we have received, we have compiled a list of over 100 sites,
plus some that we have added. We have also added a new twist: where we have included 15 additional BONUS
sites which will allow you to have an extra draw for additional points.
As in the past, you will need to visit the individual sites and have a picture taken of you visiting the site.
You can also do this as a chapter and include the chapter picture. Your Chapter Director will then need to verify
everyone from their respective chapter who did participate. For every five sites you visit, along with your
pictures, you will be able to draw a hand of five cards. If you visit a BONUS site, which is at least 100 miles
from your chapter’s home location, and send a picture with you in it, you will be allowed to have an additional
bonus draw.
All hands will be $5 per hand, plus an additional $1 for the bonus draw. Payment needs to be from a chapter
checking account with the check made payable to; Illinois District Riders Ed. NO CASH or personal checks
accepted. Multiple pictures can be printed on one sheet. If you want to send in pictures during the contest early,
we will be posting pictures on the website.
You will need to have all your pictures, a copy of your checked list and paperwork for drawn cards sent to us to
be included in the fun run by December 15, 2016. NOTE: The list for the sites and paperwork for drawn hands
are located on the website. After all the information is received by the cutoff date, each card in the deck will be
randomly drawn and assigned a point value. Also, a separate drawing will be done for the bonus sites also and
those will be assigned a bonus value. The total of these points will be given to the hand and the three highest
totals will be the winners. Also note, you will need to visit the bonus site with the proper distance and submit a
picture to be counted. If none of your six cards are a bonus number, you will receive a minimum value for the
bonus draw. There will also be an award for the chapter that visits the most sites. Pictures are required to be
eligible for the awards. The winners will be announced at Winter Warm Up 2017 in Peoria. (Bikes do not have
to be in the picture). See flyer for MAD Poker Run Rides
So let’s get riding and have some fun!
PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE
CALENDAR TALK: NANCY MALLETT
APRIL
April 16 and 17 IL Safety Weekend in Vandalia was held. Three Chapter Q members took the course on
Saturday.
On Sat, April 23rd, The Carbondale Little Egypt Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society had their annual
show “Memories to Dream On”. They featured the “SrQ” quartet which is our own Willie Kohlenberger’s
quartet. 14 of us attended (with the two shows). It was an entertaining evening.
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The CMA Annual Blessing of the Bikes was Sun, April 24th at Bald Knob Cross. Several (12) attended the
blessing. Twelve (a few different people) went to Cici’s in Cape for lunch and had a nice ride home.
Trooper Joey Watson spoke at the 5th Annual Motorcycle Safety Summit at Black Diamond Warehouse in
Marion on April 28, where 13 Chapter Q members attended.
We thank Sonny & Lisa Gales who hosted our final winter potluck and card party at their home. Even though
rain threatened to keep us indoors, we must have warded it off because the day was gorgeous. 17 of us came
together to enjoy some friendship, card games, good conversation and yummy food.
MAY – Motorist Awareness Month
May Dash For Cash Bonus Points Available:
Windshield Wash – Bike Show – Bike Blessing – Banner Hanging (Start Seeing Motorcycles)
Promoting GWRRA and Motorcycle Awareness by publicly working a table or booth set up at an event (NOT
Niehaus Days).
On May 7th, we are scheduled to hold our annual MAD Windshield Wash at the Rend Lake South Bound rest
area. Wear a Start Seeing Motorcycle Shirt, Chapter Shirt or if you don’t have either a red shirt. No vest or big
belt buckles (they might scratch the cars).
If you have your own bucket, squeegee, paper towels, window cleaner, please bring it along. We’ll meet for
breakfast at the Sesser Grille at 8:30am. If you can’t make breakfast come over to the rest stop at 10am and
lend a hand. We hand out info and offer to wash windshields to those who come through the rest stop. At
noon, we’ll clean up our supplies and have a picnic at the rest stop. Chapter will supply the meat. Bring a dish
to share and your own drinks.
The weekend of May 13-15 is Niehaus 30th Appreciation Days. Some members are going to be camping in the
Litchfield area. Others may only go up on Sat and/or Sun. You may meet at the Pinckneyville Square at 9am to
ride together. Contact someone to see if they are going and make plans to ride together.
Dash for Cash Points Available. Must have a minimum of 4 chapter members for each.
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3.
4.
Attend a Honda Dealer Customer Appreciation
Attend a District Event – Sign in at the District Table
Attend a Chapter Fundraiser – Must make a purchase (more than just a drink) and take a photo
Attend Indiana Chapter Meeting at Quality Inn on Saturday
If chapter members participate in any or all of these four possibilities for points, please let Nancy Mallett know.
If you take pictures, please send her those also.
On Tues, May 17, we will have a mystery ride leaving the Hucks on 148/13 at 11am for a 4 hour ride which
will include a lunch stop.
On Sun, May 22, there will be a MAD ride leaving the Hucks on 148/13 at 1pm. No dinner stop, but probably a
drink stop.
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Pack up a lunch! On Sat, May 28, there will be a picnic ride leaving Hardees in Murphysboro at 10am. We’ll
ride over to meet up with MO Chapter I at their Coffee Break for Motorcyclist Awareness month. We’ll share a
picnic time with them at the rest stop, and then enjoy a nice ride home.
JUNE
MO District Rally will begin on Thurs, June 2 and run through June 4 in Branson, MO. Get registered now if
you plan to go. They have beautiful riding roads in southern Missouri.
There is a camping trip scheduled for June 25 at Cave in Rock State Park. Check with Bill Gottschalk for more
information.
CHARITY AND SOLDIER CARE PACKAGES – NANCY MALLETT
Soldier Care Packages: IS IN NEED OF CASH DONATIONS FOR SHIPPING ITEMS ALONG WITH
ITEMS FOR OUR SOLDIERS. We have recently received a new addition to our family soldier care
packages; Eric Wrentmore’s son Kristopher.
Here are some ideas: snack food, beef jerky (remember no pork), canned soup or fruit (check for pop top type),
books, something for Easter!!!! Also acceptable: Baby wipes or can of wipes, Rice Crispy Treats, Dry cereal
(little boxes), power bars, Dried fruit, Canned soup, Tuna or Chicken (canned or in a pouch), Cashews, peanuts,
Balloons, Hats, Bandannas, Nail Files, Nyquil and Dayquil, chips, shampoo, lotion, sunscreen, cotton balls,
canned meats (no pork), squirt guns, books, canned fruit or candy. Thank you.
There will be a box each month at the social for the collection of items. Look over the lists and when you go
shopping pick up one or two items. You do not have to fill the box by yourself. This is meant for everyone to
participate. Please adhere to the items listed as there are restrictions as to what can be sent.
Q FACTS
Backseat Riders: The requirements are to ride to 15 calendar events (other than our monthly chapter socials)
and a total of 1,500 miles for the year (January-December). Fill out your card and turn it in to Donna Harbison
or Dusty Boner to receive your back seat rider pin/year bar.
Polar Bear Rides: If you go on any calendar ride (except meeting night) and ride 40 or more miles in 40
degrees or less. This runs January through March. Please let Donna Harbison or Dusty Boner know if you have
completed the ride.
Chapter Patches: See Donna Harbison or Dusty Boner.
Chapter Q Vests: If you are interested in having a chapter vest made, contact Carlene Kohlenberger.
Chapter Q Shirts: You can find the order form on the chapter website and present the completed form to
Shawn Banks.
Chapter Hats: If you are interested, contact Steve Gottschalk, hats sell for $10 each.
Christmas 50/50: For all of our new people out there this is a ticket drawing that is done on each calendar ride,
50% goes to the winning ticket drawn. We sell 3 tickets for $1, you put your name on the back of the ticket and
a winning ticket is drawn, from there all tickets are held till the Christmas Party and the remaining 50% is given
back to members in attendance by drawing from tickets collected throughout the year. April 50/50 is $330
toward our Christmas fund.
Door prizes at Chapter Social: Any members can contribute to the door prize table provided at the monthly
social at Bandana’s. These are small items brought in to give at the end of the night from the 50/50 tickets
bought.
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MAY MEMBERSHIP JOIN DATES
Michael & Rhonda Jennings 5/1/82
Mike & Darlene Reagan 5/1/85
Warren & Rose Fort 5/1/92
Carletos & Sandra Meeks 5/17/99
Mike & Peggy Coyne 5/08/03
William Ryan 5/08/07
Nathan Bernstein 5/1/07
Dorain Lingle 5/28/12
Kimberly Frisz 5/20/13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
May attendance for Chapter Q Social was 53 members and 5 guests. Cindy Pierce, Ken Hill, Scott McNeely
(MO Ch-I) and Bob & Laurie Kenchloe (moved to Fl and were past members of “Ch-Q).
Steve Gottschalk gave briefing on our Charities for the year. We have $631 currently with a $220 check due
from the last basketball game worked which will take us to about $850.
Chapter Q is doing charity fund venture with Hurst American Legion. We will be selling tickets for a 7 CF
Freezer and $100 meat bundle combination for $5/6 tickets; Chapter Q should receive up to $400 for our share.
If you would like to help us sell the tickets we will hand out packets of 10, no money is needed up front, cash
for tickets you sell should be turned in to Steve by May 12th, all tickets not sold should also be returned to him
by May 12th so they can go to Neihaus Customer appreciation weekend to be sold there.
Shawn is looking for some volunteer Ride leaders for the months of June and July. Please contact him if you
can plan and lead a specific ride. He is also looking for a volunteer to take over Chapter Shirt orders, he has
everything set up with a business but needs someone to handle all orders to turn in, pick up and deliver.
Lisa Gales did the 25 cent game and the recipient was Randy Price.
Motorcycle, Motorcycle old or new, here are some care products just for you, some polish to keep her bright &
new.
Apply with a Rag & buff right through, Wax on-Wax off as Miagi says you can build your muscles up in just
one day.
Crevice Cleaner don’t you know, Sonny says for those tiny little spaces only the bike show people will know.
Windshield cleaner so you can see forever & a day, even when the deer are standing in your way.
Now after you’ve worked up a good ol sweat, here’s a DQ Card you’ll use I bet!
NEWBIES/ AWARDS/MAY BIRTHDAY-ANNIVERSARIES - DONNA HARBISON/DUSTY BONER
This month came quickly; hard to believe it is May! We have a new couple to introduce, Bill and Judy Webb.
They are from Carterville and would like to welcome them to our group; we will try not to scare you off.
Walter and Jean Potwora earned their Polar Bear pins by riding to the Blessing of the Bikes in MO, and road
140 miles in 34 degree temps. Burrrr!
We have a lot of birthdays this month:
Steve Gottschalk 6th, Alice Perryman 8th, Diana Carroll 8th, Bobbie Bank 14th, Janet Hartwig 15th, Diane
Gottschalk 21st, Joy Reese 1st.
We have one anniversary: Charles and Nancy Mallet 25th, best wishes to all. Hope we didn't miss anyone, if so
please let me know.
Safe riding to all, Donna Harbison
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WAYS & MEANS: REID HANSEN
Thanks to Steve G, Willie K, Charlies M and Mike P for helping pass out door prizes.
Giveaways were won by: Peggy C (3), Cindy Pierce (3), Ken Hill (3), Dusty B (3), Jeff, Sonny G (2), Steve G
(2), Laurie K (3), Reid H, Bobbie B, Warren F, Randy P, Nancy M, Alice P, Joy R, Jean P (4), Mike R (2),
Darlene R (3), Jim B, Bill C, Carlene K, Rose B.
The big winner of 50/50 for the night was Warren Forte. Congratulations, Warren, on your winning that $97.
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REGION E NEWS
I sat down at the computer the other night to write this article when I was interrupted by an email from
Assistant Jere with a preview of his article. Well, there is no way I could ever be that clever and wordy so enjoy
and join us at McGrath’s Powersports in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 24 - 25 for the 2016 Region E Rally.
We will be kicking things off with some very special awards and then choosing the 2016 Region E Couple of the
Year and Individual of the Year. After a fun filled day, you will be treated to an Ice Cream Social courtesy of the
Iowa District. Life is short so have dessert before dinner. After dinner we will finish off Friday with a talent
show and after dark the light show and parade.
Cedar Rapids is home to F-Troop (IA-F) and they quickly said yes when I asked them to plan some guided
rides. Now I don’t know the area like they do, but my imagination starts conjuring up rides to places like
Anamosa for a visit to the National Motorcycle Museum or the Amana Colonies for a little shopping and lunch
at one of their fine restaurants. Maybe a trip towards Dubuque and along the Mississippi River and the list goes
on and on. The technicians at McGrath’s will be putting on a seminar each day for you to learn a little more
about your bike.
Something new this year will be the District Pride Competitions instead of chapters competing. The games are
going to be organized by the Illinois District so be prepared for fun and surprises. The Nebraska/South Dakota
District will be shining up the trophies for the Bike Show so it will be interesting to see what folks have done to
their bikes over the winter. We have free lunches each day. The Patch Shop will be there. And of course there
will be a few things to raffle off. This has been the most unusual rally we have ever planned, but at the same
time all of the customary rally features will be offered. We’ve made the rally fit the location and we are so
grateful for its location.
Bob & Nicki Fowkes
Region E Directors
IL DISTRICT NEWS
This summer, July 21-23, the city of Pontiac Illinois has agreed to sponsor the IL District Summer Rally!
Pontiac is one of the most popular stops along historic Route 66. The city welcomes nearly 50,000 visitors per
year and has experienced a steady increase in tourism numbers. They have been very gracious in helping the
District Team make this a fantastic rally. As with the past summer rallies this will be a riding rally. Chapter-C
has volunteered to put together some great rides along Route 66. It’s going to be a fun filled weekend with so
many different things to see and do.
We are kick starting the rally Thursday evening with opening ceremony at 5 pm; and our member appreciation
meal (walking tacos) at 5:30 followed by an ice cream social. At 7:45 pm we’ll have two groups heading out
for a beautiful sunset ride. Don’t forget to sign up for the “Pie in Your Face Contest”. Rumor has it that our
own District Director Mary Adams and District Rider Educator Dan Davis will be the targets. Have your
money ready!!!
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On Friday the hospitality room will be opened from 8am-4pm. We have rides, people games and table games
and there will also be a Trolley car available leaving every 30 minutes from the hotel from 1-3 p.m. Friday
evening will be spent at town square where the Kiwanis Club will be the food vendor; plus multiple restaurants
are available for your convenience for your supper time enjoyment. Kick stands up at 7:45 pm for our lighted
parade with all the state flags.
Saturday the hospitality room is opened from 9-3. Again there will be people games, on bike games, Road
Captains Course, bike show and the trolley will run (times to be announced) again for the rally convenience.
Don’t forget if you are a full preregistration participant you will get another free meal and dinner show prior to
closing ceremony on Saturday night.
Camping is now available at Threshermen’s Park, 14975 E 2200 N Rd in Pontiac. Please contact Mary Adams
for a site reservation. Camping is $20 per night no shared spots. Please join the IL District team for a fun filled
weekend & “Get Your Kicks on Route 66”!!
Ride safe and have FUN!
Steve & Diane Gottschalk, Assistant Directors
Friends & Family
Each day, we look at the chapter calendar to see if there is something going on. This is our guide to see what is
in store for us in the coming days. We really enjoy having dinner, going on rides, or having card parties with
our friends/family. It has come to our attention several times over the last 30 years of being a part of the
GWRRA family; we spend more time with the GW family than our immediate family.
We never know who we are going to be interacting with at each function since we have a large GW family and
not everyone goes to everything (including us). However, we never fall short of having a good time and good
conversation with whoever arrives at the destination.
We also have other chapters, otherwise known as extended family, in our area and throughout the district and
the country that we can go to visit. IL Chapter C is offering their yearly Meet the Chapters event. This
encourages all of us to go and visit other GW chapters and get to know them. All chapters in the IL District are
invited to participate. The Chapter pays a small fee and everyone in the chapter gets a card to have signed when
you go to the various chapters. We hope you will enjoy participating in this and meet lots of new friends along
the way.
We hope you’ll enjoy what the chapter is planning this year. Some fun events, including rallies, rides to various
points of interest, dinners, parties, picnics, campouts, etc. Maybe you can put some of the following on your
agenda: Region E Rally – June 24-25 in Cedar Rapids, IA; Reno Rendevous in Reno, NV – July 7-9; IL
District Summer Rally – July 22-23 in Pontiac, IL; and Wing Ding in Billings, MT – Aug 31-Sept 3. You not
only will have some grand family reunions, you will see different parts of the country!
If you are going to Wing Ding, check out the IL District Ride to Billings. Information is on the District website.
Let the good times roll!!!
Nancy & Charles Mallett
GWRRA IL MEP Coordinators
[email protected]
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CHAPTER FUNCTION PICTURES FROM APRIL
SrQ Quartet singing at Herrin Convention
Lunch ride after IL Blessing of the Bikes
Ch-Q member Willie Kohlenberger
State Trooper Joey Watson giving Annual Motorcycle Safety Summit
Along with IL Ch-Q in attendance 4/2016
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APRIL CHAPTER Q FUNCTIONS
4/2016
4/2016 IL Blessing of the Bikes
IL Ch- Q on joint ride with MO Ch- I
4/2016 Lunch ride to MO CeCe’s after blessing
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APRIL CHAPTER Q FUNCTIONS
Sonny & Lisa Gales card party 4/2016
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OTHER CHAPTER MEETINGS
Chapter B2- Algonquin, 2nd Monday, Colonial Café & Ice Cream Parlor, 6:30 eat-7:30 social
Chapter C- Gilman, 2nd Friday, Pizza Place
Chapter C2- Freeport, 3rd Thursday, Rt 20 Bar & Grill, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter D-2 –Effingham, 1st Sun; Martin's IGA Iron Horse Cafeteria, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter DK- Plano, 1st Saturday, Q Bar Restaurant, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter E – Gillespie, 2nd Thursday; Miners Family Restaurant, Eat at 6 pm
Chapter F - Mt. Vernon First Tuesday; at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter G- Rock Falls, 2nd Wednesday, Candlelight Inn, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter G2- Lake Bluff, 4th Sunday, Lake House
Chapter H2- Galesburg, 1st Tuesday, Sirloin Stockade, 6:30pm eat-7:30pm social
Chapter I – Decatur, 2nd Saturday, Whit's End, 9am
Chapter L- Rockford, 4th Tuesday, Machine Shed 7pm
Chapter N- Quincy, 3rd Monday, The Coach House, 7pm
Chapter NW- Palatine, 1st Sunday, Donkey Inn, 9am
Chapter O- O’Fallon, 1st Saturday, Luna Cafe, 6pm eat-7 pm social
Chapter P1- Paris, 4th Thursday, Main Street Café, 7pm
Chapter Q- Carbondale, 1st Wednesday, Bandana’s, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter R- Peru, 3rd Wednesday, 4 Star Family Restaurant, 7pm
Chapter S - Olney 2nd Saturday, The Holiday, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter T- Springfield, 2nd Sunday, Parkway Café, 6pm
Chapter U – Vandalia, 3rd Monday, Ponderosa, 6pm eat-7pm social
Chapter Y- New Lenox, 1st Thursday, Little Joe’s, 7pm
Chapter Z- Metamora, 4th Sunday, The Flame, 5pm eat-6pm social
Chapter Z2- Oakbrook Terrace, 2nd Sunday, 8am eat-9am social
Missouri Chapter I- Jackson, MO1st 1st Thursday, Delmonico's, at exit 99 off I-55. 6pm eat-7pm social
*See Ch-Q Calendar for scheduled rides.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Neihaus Customer Appreciation Weekend, May 13-15, Litchfield, IL
MO District Rally June 2, Branson, MO
Region E Rally June 24-25, McGrath Power Sports, Cedar Rapids, IA
Reno Rendezvous July 7-9, Reno, Nevada
IL District Summer Rally July 22-23, Pontiac Rec Center, Pontiac, IL
Wing Ding 38 August 31-September 3, Billings, MT
SI Ride In September 23-25 DuQuoin, IL
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*Below are all of the 2016 Region/District Rally’s going on this year. Have great fun, be safe and fill your head
with knowledge!
Region A Rally (Oct 27-29)
Region B (none)
Region D Rally (Jul 28-30)
FL District Rally Mar. 17-19
MD District Rally Jan 7-8
OH Winter District Rally Feb 5-6
GA District Rally Apr 21-23
PA District Rally May 19-21
IN Winter District Rally Feb 12-13
AL District Rally May 19-21
New Eng Rally Jul 21-23
MI District Rally Feb 27-27
SC District Rally Jul 14-16
Bi State Rally Aug 4-6
IN Spring District Rally May 19-21
MS District Rally Oct 13-15
OH Summer District Rally Jun 16-18
MI District Rally Aug 5-6
Region E Rally (June 16-18)
IL Winter District Rally Jan 22-23
Region F (May 27-29)
CO District Rally Aug 11-13
Region H (Mar 17-19)
AR District Rally Mar 17-19
MO Spring Fling Mar 5
AZ District Rally Oct 28-30
KS Winter Rally Jan 15-16
Mo District Rally Jun 3-4
NV District Rally, None
KS District Rally Apr 22-24
MN/ND District Rally Jul 8-9
UT District Rally Jul 15-16
LA District Rally Mar 31-Apr2
WI District Rally Sep 16-17
CA District Rally Sep 23-25
OK District Rally Sep 29-Oct 1
IA District Rally Sep 25-26
Region I Rally/None
TX District Rally May 19-21
Region J Aug 26-28
Region K Jul 22-24
ID District Rally Jul 28-30
Wing in the Rockies
The Roaring 20’s
MT District Rally None
Red Deer, AB Canada
Quality Hotel & Suites
OR District Rally None
Woodstock, AB Canada
WA District Rally TBD
WY District Rally Aug 29-30
Region L Jul 22-24
Region N Summer Rally May 20-21
COY Selection
Best Western
Region N Winter Rally Nov 4-6 COY
TN Sweetheart Ball Feb 13 COY Selection
Glengary, Truro, NS Canada
TN District Rally Apr 28-30
WV District Rally Jul 22-23
KY District Rally Aug 18-20
NC District Rally Sep 22-24
VA District Rally Oct 6-8
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FOR SALE
GL1800 DFT trike. It has 58,000 miles on it. Contact Rich at [email protected]
1999 Gold Wing SE—All the goodies plus many extras $6500. . ALSO Cycle Mate
Trailer Black, murals, swivel hitch, top rack, Bearing Buddies......$250.
Call Johnnie @ (309)-798-2870 (IA Chapter O)
Cooler racks for your bike. The racks work great for coolers and give you
extra storage room. Rack and bracket for the bike is $120. Add a bracket for your trailer
for $15 more. MO Chapter I-email [email protected] or call Dave Bollinger
@ 573-450-8434
Tulsa windshield for 1800 Gold Wing, tinted, used but in very good condition. $25. Call
Bob Evans 446- 6170 or 823-0402. (MO Chapter W)
FOR SALE! Men’s Leather Jacket by Vance Leathers USA Size 46 with Zip in
Liner, $100.00 Call Mike and Darlene Reagan at 618 889-8065.
2005 V-Star Classic. Mustang Seat all chromed out, new tires and windshield $3,500.00.
Call Mary Beth at 618-364-0086.
Aluminum Ramps – 4 foot x 5 foot. $60.00 each. Call Jim Beggs at 573-587-3015.
2011 Tow Blazer camper with 12” wheels, complete with screened in patio and air
conditioning! Asking $3000 OBO. If interested, get in touch with Lou Bartoloni at
314-638-7459 after 6 p.m. daily. It belongs to his brother (MO Chapter W2).
1982 Gold Wing Aspencade. 86,000 miles. Runs. Contact Mike Reagan. (618) 889-8066
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