-1K Koala News May 2015

-1K Koala News
May 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
 kEn’S KORNER
 NADINE’S WISDOM
 DAVE EDUCATION WORDS
 VINCE & PAM’S UPDATE
 KOALA’S ON THE GO
 CELEBRATE!
 THIS & THAT
A HUGE THANK YOU!
To our fellow Chapter, District, Regional members &
Sponsors for making our 10th annual Mother’s Day
Poker Run another success! Chapter CA-1K hopes to
see you and more in 2016!
 UPCOMING EVENTS
 EVENTS CALENDAR’S
 OFFICERS & CA INFO
 ABOUT CA-1K
 FOR SALE
 SPONSORS
Next Meeting May 30th 2015
WE MEET THE LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
UNLESS CHANGED SO WE CAN ATTEND OTHER
CHAPTER EVENTS
BREAKFAST @ 8:00 AM
MEETING @ 8:30 AM
WITH A RIDE AFTER THE MEETING
Denny’s Diner
8330 Topanga Canyon Blvd
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kEn’s Korner
Chapter Director - Ken Freeland
“Chapter News”
History of GWRRA Chapter CA1K
It all started when Rick Dyer was District Director of District F and Michelle and I were
the ACD’s and COY’s of Chapter S in Ventura. As much as we both loved the members of
Chapter S it was over fifty five miles just get to the meetings on a Saturday morning. I had
this brilliant idea to start a chapter in the North San Fernando Valley area. I approached Rick
and he said that we should take over Chapter K, as it was closing.
So with $50.00 in the Chapter account Syl Emery and myself took over CA1K. Syl was
my ACD. The chapter grew slowly, most of the members that attended those early meetings were friends from South Central, Los Angeles. They road all the way up into the San
Fernando Valley to help us get started. The chapter grew with new members. It’s a struggle
to grow a chapter again after it has almost closed. It was at the District Rally at the Sheraton
Hotel in Agoura Hills that Nadine stepped into our chapter lives. She became a very
important part of the chapter.
Dave Gilman eventually took over as ACD of the Chapter when Syl moved to Oregon
and eventually took my place as the CD. Dave was without a doubt the best thing that happened to the chapter. He added new blood and ideas to make the chapter grow. He is the
main force behind our annual Mother’s Day Ride. Without him and the support of Hamer
Toyota we could not put the ride on.
When Dave got promoted at work and had to spend more time there Nadine took over
as CD. She is without a doubt one of the most invigorating people I know. Here again, she is
really organized and was a GREAT CD. After a couple of years and a new job I did something I never thought I would do again, I agreed to become CD again if she would stay on as
ACD. I have since added Chip and Charli as ACD’s.
As in all chapters, the membership ebbs and flows. Chapter CA1K is lucky to have a really good core membership and like all chapters, the few does the work of many for the chapter.
One last thing, our 10th Annual Mothers Day Ride was a “GREAT” success. Our attendance was down a little over 25%, but everyone had a great time. Another thing that hurt was
we had 25 attendees that were comp compared to 12 last year. We could never have pulled
everything together if it had not been for the hard work of Dave Gilman and the generosity
of Hamer Toyota.
Thanks, Get out and ride.
kEn Freeland
Chapter Director – CA1K
Nadine’s Words of Wisdom
Assistant Chapter Director
Nadine Galli
“Hot Weather Riding Tips”
Once the temperature outside exceeds that of ON THE MOVE: Start riding early in the day (at
body temperature you need to wrap up rather daybreak on extremely hot days). Stopping by
than undress. Why?
midday and having an extended siesta makes
good sense. When riding at dusk or dawn watch
1) To reduce water loss from evaporation
out for animals on the road. Where there’s a
2) Create a cooler microclimate around your choice of routes, take the road at higher altibody
tude. It will be cooler and may be more fun.
3)
Prevent serious sunburn.
Use the correct engine oil & check level often. If
the oil gets too hot it may be too thin to lubricate
effectively. Do the usual motorcycle checks –
tires, coolant etc. Cover your black vinyl seat
Light colored, full-face helmet. It might sound
with a lighter color to prevent bottom burns!
unbelievable but when it gets really hot it’s cooler
to ride with a closed visor. Sunglasses, loose cotAnd finally, REMEMBER to carry warm clothes
ton shirt with long sleeves (cooler than a T-shirt)
and waterproofs. Many times hot days can also
wear anything in a light color. Denim or heavyget very cold and wet.
weight cotton pants are best for hot weather.
A few tips for riding in the hottest conditions
WATER COOLING - Riding in wet clothes is much
cooler. Wet your scarf and hair, and in very hot
conditions soak everything if possible and do it
every hour or so.
PREVENT Fatigue - Stop frequently to rest,
stretch, move around, drink water and cool
down. Research shows that accident rates are
reduced by regular short rest breaks.
Prevent SUNBURN. Remember that you can burn
through many lightweight fabrics (a good reason
to go for denim/heavy cotton outer garments). Apply total sun block with highest SPF
(Sun Protection Factor) for those exposed bits of
flesh. Pay special attention to the ‘danger’ areas
– between sleeve and gloves, back of the neck,
throat and ‘V-neck’ if jacket is undone, and nose.
Don’t forget to keep re-applying it too.
DEHYDRATION. Signs are less frequent urination
(urine passed will be less in volume and darker in
color), fatigue, headache, dizziness and cramps.
Dehydration can be very very serious but it is
preventable. Drink lots of water. This is probably
the most important thing about riding in hot
weather. Consider using drinking bottles that
allow you to drink while on the move. If not,
stop often and make sure you carry a good supply of water.
Ride Safe,
Nadine.
Words of Wisdom
Chapter Educator
Dave Gilman
“Air, Fuel & Potty Breaks!”
Air pressure, fuel mileage and potty breaks! These are some of the things that
are constantly bouncing around in that big noggin of mine as I am ambling down
the highway, with or without anyone else with me. I seem to be obsessed with air
pressure as it relates to the tires on my bike. I simply will not leave the house
without checking my tire pressures and I usually end up checking Ken’s as well.
I check my tire pressures so much that I get to know the rhythm of how much
air will be lost during the week (about 1 pound) and how temperature effects air
pressure. You see, the manual states that my 1800 takes 36 pounds in the front
and 41 pounds in the rear when the tires are cold, presumably meaning after the
tires have cooled overnight and before you swing a leg over. But I can tell you
from experience that “summer cold” is completely different from “winter cold”
when it comes to air pressures. But by constantly checking my tire pressure over
a variety of conditions, I can get a “feel” for how temperature and weather affect my tires. I can see the results of my efforts by watching the wear patterns
on my tires.
Fuel mileage is also a constant worry for me when I am riding. I always reset my
trip odometer when I fill up, so I know how many miles I have put on that tank of
gas. My 1800 averages about 40 miles per gallon, give or take, so I know that I
have a maximum of 240 miles in that tank of gas. That can change though, depending on speed and terrain, so I always plan a fuel stop in the 180 to 200 mile
range. When traveling with other bikes with less range, the group might have to
stop sooner. I think that it is always a good idea to go ahead and top off my tank,
even if I think I can make the whole route without it, better to be safe than sorry!
Then there is the always the welcomed potty break. I note that it is always welcome but seldom requested! Many times I have wished that someone in the group
would request a break, but I myself would not want to be the first to suggest it.
Sometimes I have ridden drowsy, in discomfort or even in pain, just because I
didn’t want to bother the group with a break. So for gosh sake, help me. If for
any reason you need to stop for a break, let me know. I need one too!
District Director Review
Vincent & Pam Puterbaugh
“Tucson Here We Come!!”
We hope that you all join us at the
Region F convention this year. We’ve always had a lot of fun at the Region F
convention and I am sure this year will
not be any different. Going to a Region F
is another opportunity for you to see all
your friends you’ve met along the way
throughout our Region. What better way
to stay in touch with all those
marvelous people you’ve met. After all
that is what GWRRA is all about,
“Friends for Fun, Safety and
Knowledge, our motto that we live by.
Always focusing on the “Friends”
because frankly that is why we all hang
out together, we’re “friends”, and many
say we’re “family”. Below is a recap on
what you are actually getting for your
$119.00 per night hotel stay. A brief
synopsis of what the $30.00 credit is all
about and how it is used. We’ve always
attached a schedule of events for the
Region F convention so you can see
what is happening each day.
If you want education this is where you
should be. The CA convention unfortunately will not be having a UTDP class.
So if you want to become a seminar presenter this is where to do it. Also
Region F is having the Amazing Team
Challenge, so if you want to test your
skills at riding at low speeds, come out
and show us what you can do. Because
of limited open areas at the CA convention we will not be having the Amazing
Team Challenge. Shiny bikes, chrome
and just pure beauty, come and enter
your bike in the “Bike Show” at the
Region F convention, we know how you
all like those bragging privileges of
winning that special trophy. There is
something to do for everyone at the
Region F convention, so we hope to see
many of you there.
Until next month, ride well,
ride often
Vincent & Pamela
Chapter CA-1L Rally
A Mystery Ride
Plans are in progress for a ride with an unknown destination
with stops along the way. It will be an all day ride and might
even be an over night stay. That will be worked out before
the ride of course. Look for this to occur in June!!!!
Is there a favorite restaurant you would like to share with the
group? An evening ride is great for the summer and we can
all ride and meet at the restaurant!
All ideas for rides are welcome! Plan a ride for the group!
Charli
Riding Pillion
LET’S GO FOR A RIDE
All of our events are posted so:
* Watch for E-mail notifications
* Join us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/gwrraca1k
*Join our meet up group at
www.meetup.com/GWRRA-CA-1K
*Visit our website
www.ca1k.org
Look for additional information and E-mails coordinating
rides to other Chapter meetings and events. Hope to see all of you
this month.
Upcoming Events Calendar
Chapter Directors - Please Send Any Additional Information on Your Rally’s
and Special Events to Charli Chipman ([email protected] )
2015 Upcoming Events
2015 CA-1K Meetings
May 30th CA-2Q
June 6th CA-1L
June 14th CA-1D
June 27th CA-2N
July 18th CAC
August 8th CA-2W (new date)
May 30th
June 27th
July 25th
August 29th
September 26th
October 31st
November 28th
Go to WWW.GWRRA-CA.ORG
Click on California Rallies to download
all Chapter flyers
Chapter Meetings for Southern California
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May 2015
Meeting
Dates & Times
Chapter
Chapter Directors
1st Saturday
Breakfast 8:30 AM
Meeting 9:15 AM
CA-1A
Lance & Dee Wilson
Cell: (661) 992 7701
[email protected]
1st Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-1Z
John & Linda Boman
(951) 440-0657
[email protected]
1st Sunday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-1I
Gary & Denece Newman
(951) 808-1878
[email protected]
1st Sunday
Breakfast 7:00 AM
Meeting at 8:00 AM
CA-1R
Cathy & George Diaz
(949) 551-4896
[email protected]
2nd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-1F
Dana & Carol Rowely
(619) 921-5419
[email protected]
2nd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-1L
Kevin Herrera
(805) 704-6829
[email protected]
2nd Sunday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-1M
2nd Sunday
Breakfast 7:30 AM
Meeting 8:00 AM
CA-1Q
3rd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-1C
3rd Saturday
Breakfast 7:30 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-1N
3rd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-1S
3rd Sunday
Breakfast 7:30 AM
Meeting 8:15 AM
CA-1E
4th Sunday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-1D
4th Sunday
Breakfast 7:30 AM
Meeting 8:00 AM
CA-1V
Last Saturday
Breakfast 8:30 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-1K
Meeting Location
Greenhouse Cafe
1169 Commerce Center Lancaster, CA 93534 (661)
723-3522
Home Town Buffet
40390 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 694-1116
Covina Bowl
1060 W. San Bernardino Rd.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 339-1286
HomeTown Buffet
1008 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 521-3020
The Broken Yolk Cafe
1851 Garnet Ave.
Pacific Beach, CA 92109
(858) 270-9655
IHOP Restaurant
212 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 547-9140
Steve & Sandy Damico(909) 391-4021
Hidden Valley Golf Club
ca1m.chapterdirector
10 Clubhouse Drive Norco, Ca 92860 (951) 278-3393
@gmail.com
Hof's Hut Restaurant
Pat & Ellen O'Donnell
7005 Knott Ave.
(714) 525-3993
Buena Park, CA 90620
[email protected]
(714) 521-3920
Burger Time
Sherman & Dorie Jared
78365 Varner Rd
(760) 989-7138
Palm Desert, CA
[email protected]
(760) 345-3589
Len & Carolyn Foley
Grandma BB's Cafe
(760) 476-9450
539 Vista Bella
GWRRA-CA1N
Oceanside, CA 92057
@DSLExtreme.com
(760) 757-8777
Carrow's Restaurant
Jo Jolitz
2401 Harbor Blvd.
(805) 216-6661
Ventura, CA 93003
[email protected]
(805) 643-1390
Home Town Buffet
Diane & Jerry Danton
10910 Foothill Blvd.
(626) 890-3219
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
[email protected]
(909) 481-7730
Tim McShane
Paramount Elks Lodge
(562) 920-6564
8108 E. Alondra Blvd.
timmcshane90706
Paramount, CA 90723
@verizon.net
(562) 633-1804
Maxwell's
John & Lynda Baker
17772 Wika Road
(760) 949-2186
Apple Valley, CA 92307
[email protected]
(760) 242-5505
Denny’s Diner
Ken Freeland (818) 818-370-3572 8330 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91730
[email protected]
(818) 883-8874
Chapter Meetings for Northern California
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Neilson's Restaurant
137 South M St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-8563
1st Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-2A
Sherry & Danny Rhoten
(559) 542-0103
[email protected]
1st Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-2W
Jim & Caren Moody
(559) 974-9193
[email protected]
2nd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-2J
Alex & Marcy Ageev
(925) 497-4480
[email protected]
2nd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 9:00 AM
CA-2N
Ken Stark
[email protected]
Pine Tree Restaurant
19601 Hess Ave.
Sonora, CA 95370
3rd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:45 AM
CA-2S
Robert & Irene Neitro
(408) 934-0408
[email protected]
Home Town Buffet
212 Ranch Drive
Milpitas, CA 95076
3rd Saturday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-2Q
Steve & Jacque Foster
(925) 829-3747
[email protected]
3rd Sunday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:45 AM
CA-C
Rodney & Anita Brooks
(916) 422-8089
[email protected]
4th Sunday
Breakfast 8:00 AM
Meeting 8:30 AM
CA-2K
Nick & Kim O'Dell
(707) 643-4279
[email protected]
May 2015
Yosemite Falls Cafe
4020 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, Ca 93725
(559) 222-7800
Hometown Buffet
2050 Diamond Blvd.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-1886
Carrow's
7505 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-9725
Denny's Restaurant
7900 College Town Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 383-7071
Jack & Linda's Country Cafe
2390 N. Texas St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 425-1442
Quick First Aid / CPR Review
A Holiday Gift
When we think of holiday gifts we may picture toys, electronics,
personal items such as clothing or jewelry. How about something
different for the holidays - an awesome 1st Aid Kit and signing
up a loved one for a 1st Aid course. The ability
to respond to a basic 1st Aid emergency and
possibly save a life is the greatest gift you can
give.
Information on kits and classes is available at
the American Red Cross website:
http://www.redcross.org/
CA-1K Officers
818-403-6729 H
818-370-3572 C
[email protected]
Chapter Directors
Ken Freeland
Assistant Chapter
Director
Nadine Galli
James (Chip) & Charli
Chipman
[email protected]
Chapter Educator
Dave Gilman
[email protected]
Treasurer
Linda Davison
661-714-1964
mr.honda4376@yahoo.
com
Web Master
Dave Gilman
818-362-8925
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Charli Chipman
Ride Coordinator
Open
Chapter Store
charljessup@gmail.
com
California District Staff
District Directors
Asst District Directors
Asst District Directors
District Treasurer
Newsletter Editor
District Educators
Asst District Educators
Asst District Educators
District Store
Vincent & Pam Puterbaugh [email protected]
[email protected]
John & Linda Boman
Jim & Caren Moody
Donna Kougel
[email protected]
Pam Puterbaugh
Jerry Gragg
Mike & Ruth Burke
John & Lynda Baker
Bob & Barbara Dowdy
Region F Staff
Director
Asst Directors
Asst Directors
Asst Directors
Treasurer
Educators
Webmaster
Region Store
Anita & JR Alkire
Larry & Donna Pickens
Garry & Kerry Woo
Joyce & Rick Elmore
Crystal Richardson
Dave & Dee Gormley
Paul Fenton
Gay & Dave Redline
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
What is GWRRA Chapter CA-1K?
We are a family oriented motorcycle organization sponsored by the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA).
Although most of our motorcycles are Gold Wings, we welcome
all makes and models - two or three wheeled.
Our Chapter area covers the San Fernando Valley, Santa
Clarita, and adjoining cities, a large portion of Simi Valley, Burbank, Glendale, and portions of Los Angeles / West Los Angeles.
As GWRRA members, we are committed to the enjoyment of
motorcycling, motorcycling safety, memorable rides throughout
California and our beautiful country.
Committed, happy, and involved members and their families is the cornerstone of our existence. We recently created a
photo album on the website for member's to post pictures of
their motorcycles, travels, and memorable events. We encourage you to take a look at them.
Staying busy, traveling often is commonplace for members
of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter CA-1K.
Stay in touch via our Facebook page at GWRRA Chapter CA1K.
The CA-1K newsletter is distributed at no charge to GWRRA members who regularly attend
chapter functions, our advertisers, and interested supporters. Our goal is to publish two weeks
before the chapter meeting, which is normally the last Saturday of the month. Editorial contributions are gratefully accepted, and should reach the Editor ([email protected]) no later than
the first day of the month. Text only files via e-mail are preferred. Intellectual property rights and
responsibility for accuracy of published material remain with the author. The editor reserves the
right to edit all submissions.
SHIRTS By ROQUE
5 Designs, 5 Shirt colors,
5 sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.
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May 2015
I am a member of Chapter CA-1K and would like to share my new T-shirts with all California Chapter
members.
Here are some of the designs that I have available. I hope you like them and decide to buy some for yourself or your loved ones. I also appreciate input with suggestions for new productions.
The price is $25.00 per shirt , But we can help each other with a price of $30.00 with the commitment
that $5.00 of each shirt goes directly to your Chapter funds.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME OR CALL ME.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,
ROQUE MOSCOSO
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