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“ Friends For Fun, Safety & Knowledge”
Monthly Gatherings 1st Saturday of
each Month @ Ryan’s
Region E
1900 NW 86th St. Clive IA
Doors Open at 8:00am Meeting at
9:00am
J U N E
June 7 Monthly Gathering &
Garvis Charity Ride
Shepherds’
June 5, 6 & 7 Missouri District Rally
“Wing The Ozarks” Branson, MO
June 12 Dinner Ride
Stories
June 13, 14 & 15 Camping Weekend
Nations Bridges Park Stuart ,Iowa
June 14 Bell Tower Parade Jefferson, IA
& A&W Ride
June 20 Indianola Bike Night
June 26 Dinner Ride
June 28 & 29 J&P Open House
See website for more details
www.gwrraiachapa.com
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Chapter Shepherds
Dave & Diane Tingle
Phone: 515-418-0548
[email protected]
[email protected]
Well Black Sheep June is here and it still feels like March.
Hope Mother Nature gets the seasons straightened out, cause we have a lot of riding to do.
Garvis Charity (June 7) ride caught us by surprise but being the Black Sheep I am sure
we will pull it off. Don't forget the monthly meeting for June is the 7th and NOT the
14th. The camping weekend on June 13-14 should be a lot of fun. Camping is planned at
Nature's Bridge which is 4 miles north of Stuart, IA. Watch your E-mail for more
information about these exciting events.
Then on June 14th we will ride to Jefferson for the Parade with Chapter W.
Some are going to the Missouri District Rally at Branson, MO June 5-7. We are sure they
will have a lot to tell us about the rally when we see them.
Be sure to watch the schedule and don't miss any dinner rides or events.
Dave and Diane Tingle
Chapter A Directors
Senior District Directors
Lonnie & Diane Borseth
[email protected]
District, Region & International Pasture News
WingDing ALERT WingDing Alert
Or as some call it BLING DING !!
It’s almost here people!!!
Region E Directors
Bruce & Barb Beeman
www.gwrra-region-e.org
International Directors
Ray & Sandy Garris
[email protected]
Deputy Director Central
Bill & Dee Ann Gray
As people get ready to leave at the end of June to head to
Wisconsin for WingDing, we would like to leave you with a
message of “Ride Safe, Remember to do your T-Clocks checks
through out your trip, Drink lots of water, remember sun screen
and be prepared for ALL kinds of weather. This has been a
CrAzY year so expect the Unexpected!! Last year it rained all 8
days of WingDing, so pack that rain gear!!
Many BlackSheep will be going to WingDing for many different
reasons, some is for Shopping, Shopping & more Shopping for that
important Safety Chrome, some go to compete in TopGun,
Amazing Team Challenge & some for the Light Show. One thing
that is for sure is that Everyone Always has a GREAT time.
Make sure to take along your Blacksheep shirts as that is how we
find one another!
Don’t forget that Iowa District will be manning the Goodie Booth
again this year, so stop on by and say Hello, buy your souvenir TShirts and other GWRRA items. If you have some time the booth
would never turn a request to help volunteer down.
Make sure you save lots of time to check out ALL the vendors and
check out ALL the Safety Chrome, we are sure there will be
something you need to be just that little bit safer :)
If you are new to GWRRA and would like to experience WingDing
but not sure about how to get started, ASK as many have been to at
least 1 WingDing, people Love to talk about their WingDing
experiences and we are sure people would Love to take you under
their wing to go along with you to help you get the Full experience.
WingDing July 2—5 in Madison, Wisconsin. Here you will meet
friends from around the world, and have opportunities to visit
hundreds of vendors from lights to Safety chrome, bike seats to pin
striping, Helmets to Headsets, CBs to tires, Jewelry to clothing, If you
want it or need it, chances are you will find it at one of vendor stalls.
You will have opportunities to gain Safety skills & Knowledge. Take
a test ride on a new Bike or Trike and enjoy the many sights that
Madison & the area have to offer. There is something for everyone at
WingDing.
“ Friends For Fun, Safety & Knowledge “
http://www.gwrraiachapa.com
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John here with Pam... The Black Sheep packed the meeting room for May's get together, had only 4
empty seats left. Well done. Also had a good turn out at Smokey D's on the 8th, another well done.
For the month of June there's the monthly gathering on the 7th with Garvis's charity run on the same
day. They need 8 volunteers to help out. This year the ride will be store to store. More info will be put
out on Facebook.
Flock Enhancers
John & Pam McDowell
Phone:515-277-0478
[email protected]
The MO District rally will be on 5 thru the 7th, on the 12th we're riding down to Rudy's Rendezvous in
Lacona. There's also a camping weekend coming up on 14-15. The 26th will be a dinner ride to
Colo to the Country House Family Restaurant, CASH ONLY!!! And last there's J&P's yearly open
house on 28-29.
Please watch your emails and the FaceBook site for current information.
Ride safe. Black Sheep
website http://www.gwrraiachapa.com
John & Pam
Membership Enhancement Coordinators'/MEC’s
START COLLECTING those pop tabs and start
your Sale shopping as the Ronald McDonald Ride
will be on Aug. 24th, 2014 Noon to 2:00pm
Chapter A will meet and ride up as a group.
More on this TBA.
The Ronald McDonald House is in need of items
that keep the house running and these items help
families who have arrived in an emergency situation and have nothing with them. The GWRRA
Closet & Game Chest always need replenishing and we can buy these items and help out
many families and the Ronald McDonald House.
Below is a link that you can go to and see the
items that are needed to help the families. Also
remember to ask your friends & family to save
pop tabs for the house as well.
Where In the Pasture????
Some of the items needed are Shampoo, Soap,
tooth paste, deodorant & tooth brushes, are also
very useful items.
Ronald McDonald House GWRRA CLOSET
they are looking for New clothes with tags left on
for Preemie -3 months for boys & girls. The
game closet needs games, toys & puzzles that are
under $10.00 for children ages 2-10 years. Please
check website for a complete list of items and
details. Start checking for sales now as many
stores are clearing out winter stock.
In the last month's newsletter there was a picture of the
Minions .
First hint they are west of highway 69 and north of highway
20.
What highway are they on or what town are they close to?
Email Dave Tingle - [email protected] with your
answers.
There will be a Free BBQ and people can take a
guided tour of the house.
http://www.gwrraiachapa.com/pop_tab_ride2014.pdf
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Sheep Wrangler
Happy Father’s Day!!!
Mark & Roberta
Assistant Directors
Sheep Wranglers
Mark Tilton & Roberta McAfee
Phone: 515-577-6275
[email protected]
Sheep Corral
Hey BlackSheep,
please let Scott Johnson know.
I would like to wish All you dads out there a very Happy
Father’s Day!
Last but not least we need to get a group together to update
our BlackSheep scrapbook for the District Rally. We had a
lot of creativity and fun the last time we did this, and I think
we could get another great book together with our new
updated photos. Please let me know if you are Interested in
getting together...Thanks
I have a lot of irons in the fire right now and trying to get
caught up after being in Canada for 3 weeks, so bear with me
as I scramble to get caught up :)
First, I am still looking for pictures from way back from the
start of the Chapter A. BlackSheep, I am hoping that some of
you original members can help me out.
Second I would like to ask any and All our Veterans if you
could please send me a picture of you in your uniform...Thanks.
Third we still have Chapter hats for $9.00. If you are interested
Chapter Shepherds/
Chapter Directors
Dave & Diane Tingle
Flock Enhancers/MEC’s
Pam & John McDowell
Sheep Wranglers/Asst. Directors
Mark Tilton & Roberta McAfee
Pasture Wire/Correspondence
Barb Dietrich
http://www.gwrraiachapa.com
Beve Johnson
Newsletter
Wool Keepers/Treasurers
Mike & Carole Martin
Ovine Informer/Web Master
Scott Johnson
Flock Vets/Rider Ed.
Donna McCullough & Dennis Irvin
Baa-Baa News/News Letter
Beve Johnson
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Ram Wisdom
Flock Veterinarians
Dennis Irvin & Donna McCullough
515-402-5189
[email protected]
This is a follow up to last month’s topic. Due to space limitations, we had to split up the topics so that they would fit in the
newsletter.
As for nutrition while riding we are, in general, an aging group and have a multitude of health challenges. Not that the younger
crowd doesn’t have these issues, it is just less prevalent. Diabetes and hypoglycemia are two big issues these days. Those with these
conditions (or other medical issues) need to take special care with their nutrition to keep themselves from having issues while out on
the road. Get to know those you ride with and what their health issues are and what can be done to help them. Sometimes giving
someone a candy bar or orange juice will bring them out of a situation but everyone is different and you need to know what to do for
them specifically.
In terms of nutrition, it is a good idea to keep some protein bars, or nuts of some kind with you in the bike in the event you need
them. A quick bite of something nutritious can stave off the hunger pangs and keep you from eating other stuff that is not so good
for you.
While riding, keep in mind that you are spending a good deal of time in the saddle and not getting a lot of exercise so it would be a
good idea to not over eat while having meals on the road. Eating several times a day but small amounts will keep you fuller longer,
keep you from overeating and it is really how our bodies were designed to work so don’t stuff yourself at every meal. Overeating
can cause drowsiness as well and that isn’t good while riding.
Dennis & Donna
Rider Educators
All Sponsors are linked.
Click on the name of the
Sponsor and it will take you
directly to their site/webpage
Storm Lake Honda
207 E Milwaukee Ave
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Chapter A 2014 Couple of the year
Congratulations Mark Tilton & Roberta McAfee
McGrath Powersports
(712) 732-2460
4645 Center Point Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 393-1205
Fax: (319) 393-1025
Ryan’s Steak House
1900 NW 86TH STREET
CLIVE IA 50325
(515) 270-8620
Trike Your Bike, LLC.
503 - 1st Ave. North
Altoona, Iowa 50009
515-957-8920
Van Wall Powersports
301 S Jefferson Way
Indianola, IA 50125
515.961.6288 phone
Nishna Valley Cycle
2500 E 7th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-6343
Garvis Honda
1603 Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 243-6217
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Pasture News
“ Friends For Fun, Safety & Knowledge “
Did you know….
That Conventions & Rallies
are the same? Some people
call District & Region Gatherings Rallies and some people
call WingDing a Convention.
No matter what you call them
they are full of Fun, Friends &
Knowledge. Let’s stay Safe on
the roads to your next great
Adventure!
REGION E Rallies 2014
ILLINOIS CONVENTION
MISSOURI CONVENTION
MT. VERNON, , IL JULY 24—26
BRANSON, , MO JUNE 5—7
REGION E CONVENTION
NEBRASKA CONVENTION
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI AUG 7—9
OGALLALA, NE JUNE 19—21
WISCONSIN CONVENTION
MINNESOTA CONVENTION
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI SEPTEMBER 12—13
MANKATO, MN JULY 18—29
IOWA CONVENTION
STORM LAKE, I A SEPTEMBER 26—27
Ovine Informer Tips
Did you know…
Ovine Informer
Scott Johnson
[email protected]
While on my 3 week vacation to Canada I
found some free time and made some changes
on the web page. Have you been to the new
puzzle page yet?
Kc Collins Hummel guessed the puzzle with
Only 2 squares revealed. CONGRATS Kc!!
Twice a month there will be a new puzzle for you
to guess on. Send your answers to me and I will
post the name of the first person who answers
correctly. Each winner will receive bragging
rights for the month!
Scott Johnson
Web Master
National Round-Up
GWRRA's Weekend at the Opry Nashville, TN.
Happy Father’s Day
From All The BlackSheep
We will hold an awesome, social event with our GWRRA family and friends at the
world famous Opryland Hotel and Resort from August 29-31, 2014. There will be
tours, seminars, a dinner/dance, social time, and much more. Remember, preregistration for this event is only $15 per Member and includes a t-shirt and a pin. And
rooms at the phenomenal property start at only $110,
including the resort fee. Rooms are almost 50% sold out, so get registered NOW!
Check out all the details and register at
http://opryevent.gwrra.org
or call 800-843-9460 to speak to one of GWRRA's friendly Member Services
agents.
By Ed Price
GWRRA Events Manager | Wingin' It Editor
[email protected]
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Arena Champion’s
The BlackSheep would like to Welcome our newest Sponsor
McGrath Powersports.
When the Black Sheep were at Chapter F's Wing Warm-Up at
McGrath Powersports in Cedar Rapids, they were eager to want
to be another sponsor of the Black Sheep. We would also like
to Welcome back Garvis Honda as a Sponsor, now that the
change of hands is complete and everything settled, Garvis
wanted to be a Sponsor again.
Please click on "Meet Our Sponsors" on our website and the
Newsletter to see what they have to offer. Our Sponsors are:
Storm Lake Honda, Ryan's Steakhouse, Van Wall Powersports,
Nishna Valley Cycle, Garvis Honda, McGrath Powersports &
Trike Your Bike. Without these Sponsors we would not be
able to have our website and other important things.
THANK YOU so much to ALL the Sponsors, we appreciate
you!!
With riding Season coming into FULL SWING now, I would like to emphasize the
Importance of making sure our Bikes are in Excellent riding condition and that OUR
riding gear is in tip top shape. If you are in need of a Tune-up, New tires, oil changes,
parts or need to replace some gear stop in and visit these good people and say Hi &
Thank you while you are waiting for your bike or while you are doing your shopping.
Have a Safe & Happy riding Season!!!
www.gwrraiachapa.com
Clara & Fred Boldt
Assistant District Directors
District Master/University Trainer
3192404269
[email protected]
Collie Corner
Mark your calendars for October 18 and 19, 2014. The Iowa District will host a Horizon
Program. This program is one and one-half days. I know, I know, you are thinking “a day
and a half in training, not me”. Look at it this way, it is for your benefit, this program will
give you an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. By that, I mean, you may be very
comfortable working within your Chapter, but are you as comfortable working with someone you may not know or don’t know very well? This Program gives you that opportunity.
Not only will it help build leadership qualities but is designed to help with Team building.
Step-by-step, inch-by-inch, it is so much fun. By the end of the day and a half you too will be
telling everyone “you should have been at the Horizon, we had so much FUN”. Contact
Clara Boldt, Iowa District Master Trainer at [email protected] or 319-240-4269 to
register for this FUN filled seminar.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
to All the Dads & Grandpa’s out there