April 2013 - GWRRA of Michigan

GWRRA CHAPTER O
Lakeshore Wings
Holland, MI
Region D * District MI
April 2013
GWRRA Officers
Director GWRRA:
Jere Goodman, Director
540-623-0447
[email protected]
Kortman’s Kaleidoscope
Region D:
Roger & Penny Hurley
937-698-4443
Happy, Happy, Happy ride season has finally arrived.
Sad, Sad, Sad that the weather isn’t ready for us to
ride.
MI District:
Kim & Sandy Bargeron
[email protected]
989-689-5443
The scuttle bug is that this year’s rides are going to be
fun! There are discussions about Niehaus Weekend
Ride (see Mark Your Calendar for more information), a
brown bag ride up to Newaygo, a brown bag ride to an
award winning garden (Rich & Kay’s home), a
Progressive Ice Cream Ride, a Riddle Game and much,
much more.
Assistant Director:
Farmer & Terry Rogers
Now, we wait for the weather! While we wait, can you
think of a restaurant that we haven’t been to that has
great food? Would you like to try leading a ride? Have
you wished we would have more rides on the
weekends? Plan a day ride, let us know. If you aren’t
comfortable leading, ask someone that does lead well.
We would love to fill Herm’s Ride Calendar! Just let
Herm know when and where.
Glenn & Becky
Chapter O Staff
Chapter Director:
Glenn & Becky Kortman
616-895-4801
[email protected]
Chapter Educator:
Jim & Laurie Voogd
616-510-6373
Treasurer:
Dick Wynsma
MEC
Glenn Kortman
Ride Coordinators:
Herm Patow
We Care:
Jan Rosales
616-392-7794
Newsletter:
Becky Kortman
616-895-4801
50/50
Keith & Kerrie
Curt & Diane
Web Master:
CJ Shroll
(616) 437-0305
Chapter Gathering Information
nd
The Chapter O gathering is the 2 Saturday of the month. We have breakfast at 9:00 A.M. followed by our meeting. Location: Main St. Pub, on the
th
corner of Lake Michigan Drive and 48 Ave in Allendale, MI (near GVSU). Breakfast costs $8.50 and includes the meal, beverage of choice, tax and tip
per person. During the months, April through October we will have a ride following the meeting, weather permitting.
Dinner Information
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rd
November – March: Dinner is on the 1 and 3 Wednesday. Restaurant locations are check the calendar or to be announced (call a Chapter O team
member for restaurant information if one isn’t given).
RIDER ED
Jim & Laurie Voogd
Thank you to everyone for the prayers and support of our Chapter O Family as we deal with
the Islet Cell Cancer. As we travel the many trips to Mayo Clinic in MN for either my routine
check-ups or for follow up visits we can't help but feel the blessings we have received. All the
cards, letters, and words of encouragement really mean a lot to us. We are so blessed to be
a part of such a great and thoughtful GWRRA family. Please continue your prayers for the
following weeks as I will be fitted for a "pain pump" to relieve some of the pain.
Jean Wynsma
WINGLESS WEEKEND 2013
Chapter O has been known to bring its own party. We had a fun weekend spending it with friends.
Our center piece didn’t win anything, but it was pretty. We even closed the dance floor. We were
the last ones out of the banquet room (excluding State Staff and hotel staff). We took a few pictures
of the fun. Hope you enjoy.
2013 Ride Game
All cities & towns are in Michigan. Their names may have twin in another state or its name is
interesting. Here are your trivia hints.
You will gain many great rides, have a lot of fun, and get 100 point per correct destination.
1. Wile E. Coyote’s gadget supplier
__________________________________
2. Texas city; “ Remember the _____________________________________________”
3. “Land of the midnight sun” State Slogan _________________________________
4. Hello and Goodbye on the isles of Hawaii________________________________
5. Capital of the Peach State________________________________
6. The TV show starring Wil Smith was based in this city “the Fresh Prince of
____________________________________
7. Wedded _ _ _ _ _ ; complete happiness
8. When dealing with a con-man don’t buy this bridge; hint – this city is known for the
Regis Philbin, the original Dodgers, a Zoo & much more. ________________
9. General Motors luxury line and as old as horse and buggy _________________
10. Silver State’s capital _____________________________________
11. 3 words, 1st word is French for “the”, 2nd word synonym of journey, 3rd word synonym of
town. Hint it’s in the UP. ____________________________________
12. Ireland’s capital ______________________________
13. Caesar rule the Roman _ _ _ _ _ _.
14. Formerly the headquarters city of the US Army in Germany ___________________
15. January’s birthstone ___________________
16. General Mills new healthy slogan ______________________
17. The officer that ended the Civil War and later became president ______________
18. You should always give a box of chocolates in this shape; or a band formed by Ann &
Nancy Wilson _________________________
19. Maker of “hugs” and “kisses” ___________________
20. Don’t have too many of these “on the fire”; or a type of golf club _______________
21. Peter ________________ used to deliver the nightly news on ABC.
22. Cue the music, “ I’ve got a gal in __________________”
23. The first of the four presidents to be assassinated ______________________________
24. This sugary tree sap is yummy on your pancakes + another name for town.__________
25. If Juliet had married Romeo her last name would’ve been ___________________
26. Thomas Jefferson bought the “Louisiana Purchase” from ________________.
27. Known as Country Music’s capital __________________________.
28. 2 words: 1st word, ancient _________________ 2nd word, Frank Lloyd Wright’s furniture
style_____________________.
29. Mountain Region in Bill Clinton’s home state.____________________
30. Michigan’s state stone ________________________
31. Sister cities in Washington and Maine ____________________________ Where the sea
meets the ground
32. Italian town completely buried by the Volcano Mt. Vesuvius.___________________
33. TV series starring Jack Klugman from Oct 3, 1976 – Sept. 4 1983 _________________
34. From a Roman myth; _ _ _ _ _ twin’s name was Romulus.
35. Compound word, 1st word: stone & 2nd word: river crossing _____________________
36. The sergeant of the guards in “Hogan’s Heroes” or the creator of Charlie Brown
_______________________________________
37. Tweety bird’s nemesis ____________________________
38. First week in August this town in the Mt. Rushmore State has a large Motorcycle Rally.
____________________________
39. Indian who helped capture Fort Detroit during the War of 1812 or Briggs & Strattons
competitor _________________________________
40. Capital of Austria _________________________
41. TV series with the Baldwin Sisters, Mary Ellen and Jim Bob._______________________
42. Virginia’s Colonial Capital founded in 1699__________________________
2013
SUN
MON
1
TUE
2
WED
3
THU
4
FRI
5
SAT
6
“POPS”
In Walker
DICK & JEAN
Dick & Jean’s
Anniversary
Jean’s B-day
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
– Hudsonville
Mike & Laurie
Jim V’s B-day
Gayan’s B-day
16
17
Bob’s B-day
Dorothy’s B-day
21
22
23
9AM
GATHERING
Rainbow Grill
Toni’s B-day
13
Main St. Pub – Allendale
18
19
20
25
26
27
Embassy Bar Grand Haven
th
(104 & M45)
Herm
24
OPEN for you
to lead!
Contact Herm
28
29
30
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
By Becky Kortman
APRIL
*Ride Season begins -We will be meeting at the HIGH SCHOOL in Allendale and leaving at 6:30 PM. If
the weather calls for you to take a four wheeled vehicle simply meet us at the restaurant.
3
POPS Restaurant in Walker, Dick leading
10
Rainbow Grill, Hudsonville, Mike & Laurie
17
Embassy Bar & Grill (104th and Lake Michigan Drive)
24
OPEN
MAY 17-19 Niehaus – Litchfield Trip, Herm is leading. Start time will be early Friday morning rapid ride to IL, then
Niehaus Open House on Saturday and riding along the Great Mississippi River, finally a ride home on Sunday.
JUNE 4-8
Americade, Lake George, NY
JULY 3-6
WING DING, Greenville, SC see your Wing World for more details or go to www.wing-ding.org
AUG 10
ICE CREAM RIDE, this is a meeting weekend. Due to wanting to ride this all day ride, we will have a
progressive Ice Cream Ride and a progressive meeting, completing the meeting during our stops.
12/13
Call me for a quote today!
We will tailor a policy to fit
Your individual needs.
616-363-9797
Member GWRRA Chapter O
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
7630 Pierce Street
Allendale, MI 49401
Newsletter
NATIONAL:
www.gwrra.org
800.843.9460
REGIONAL:
www.gwrra-regiond.org
STATE:
www.gwrra-mi.org
CHAPTER:
www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/O/index.htm
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