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Wings By The Sea
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
February 2015
Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Region N, Virginia District Chapter VA-B, Virginia Beach
Chapter Director - Chapter “B”
By Diana & Matt Merciez
Inside This Edition
Directors Corner
Membership
Enhancement
Couple of the Year
Rider Education
Technical Advisor
Contact Information
District News
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Whew…. Polar Bear 2015 is behind us. In spite of the weather we had a successful event. Thanks again to everyone who
participated on Sunday as well as to those who couldn’t be
with us but contributed in other ways.
Just a couple more weeks until we turn our clocks ahead
and gain an extra hour of sunlight! This, despite what the
thermometer or calendar reads, is my start of spring! I look
forward to getting back on the bike and taking some nice
member planned rides. At the end of March we will be having
our first one which is being coordinated by Steve Scott. We
have volunteers to plan rides for April and May but there are
plenty of months left in the year for YOU to plan a ride for your
chapter. Just contact Matt and let him know which month you
would like.
Ice Cream rides will resume in a couple months as well as
other fun times. If you have an idea please don’t hesitate to
let us know.
Chapter B Monthly
Gathering
Chapter B meets on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at
7pm.
6pm to socialize and eat. All
guests are welcomed.
Providence Sq Grill
941 Providence Sq Shopping
Center
Virginia Beach, VA
Chapter VA-B
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February 2015
Polar Bear Run 2015
by Diana Merciez
Another fantastic year for Polar Bear! The rain
and snow held off and we had 50 degree weather.
Thank you to all who participated and who donated their time and money to help make our event a
success.
The actual ride was not held due to the back roads
still being a bit hazardous. But we compensated
by having plenty of games and activities for those
who came out. Delicious chili was enjoyed by all
as well as a bevy of sweet treats.
Prize and award recipients were given to the following:
PLAQUES: Largest non-gwrra group:
The Ghormley Family
Largest gwrra group:
Chapter O (Williamsburg)
Farthest rider(s):
The Hazletts and Dowells
Youngest: Luke Ghormley
Oldest: Bill Lee
POKER HANDS: 1st place Dale Miller
2nd place Rick Makowski
(they each won a polar bear statue mounted on
wooden base)
SWEEPSTAKES BOARD: $50
Jim Sexton
POLAR BEAR END TABLE: Debbie Dowell
50/50: $159 Amanda Ghormley
Go Pro Silver Hero:Superman (aka) Dennis
Weston
Chapter VA-B
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February 2015
Polar Bear Run 2015
by Diana Merciez
Part of what makes Polar Bear fun is the chance to
win any number of prizes from our prize table. This
year we had 52 prizes! Thank you to everyone in
our chapter that donated an item(s). We had several businesses donate as well. If you find yourself
in need of any of the services that these businesses
provide, please consider visiting them and thank
them for their support.
NORFOLK HONDA
HONDA OF VIRGINIA BEACH
SOUTHSIDE HARLEY
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
BEHIND THE VEIL SALON
PROVIDENCE SQUARE GRILL
LENDY’S RESTAURANT
BONESHAKERS
CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE
VALUE CITY FURNITURE
COUNTRY BUTCHER SHOP
LINDA BECKER/MARY KAY
KRISPIE KREME (North Hampton Blvd location)
Chapter VA-B
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February 2015
Membership Enhancement Program
by Bob & Jan Gunter
Well, it appears that winter has decided to stay with
us in full force. But that’s OK---we have fun riding
events to look forward to when the weather finally
does decide to break!
Our plan as the MEC”s for the chapter are to not
only recruit new members but to concentrate on
membership retention. The events and activities
are geared to be fun and inviting! We want everyone to be involved and have a REAL reason to
attend.
Going forward there are some “bike night” dates
in the works as well as we are actively looking for
community events to be present at as MEC’s to bring motorcycle safety and GWRRA to everyone’s attention.
We are open to any ideas chapter members may have!
Chapter Birthdays & Anniversaries
3/3
3/8
3/9
3/11
3/12
3/20
3/22
3/22
3/30
Birthdays
Jan Gunter
Ed LaBrie
Nick Knox
Mike Skelton
Ann Lutton
Melody Higdon
Dale Miller
Patty Sloda
Patricia Miller
Chapter VA-B
3/8
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Anniversaries
John & Kate Bowles
February 2015
Member planned ride - Chapter “B”
Planned by Steve (Scotty) Scott
March 27 – 29 Virginia Beach to Bedford,
VA
March 27
Virginia Beach to National D­Day Memorial, 3
Overlord Cir, Bedford, VA. Ending at Camp
Karma,
2056 SR805, Bedford, VA.
Meet at 7:45 and KSU at 8 am from 7/11 at
Indian River Rd and I64
This is a 4 to 5 hour ride via I64 and US 460
to
Blackstone for lunch.
We will depart Blackstone taking US 460 to
the National D­Day Memorial with an expected arrival
time of 2 pm.
The Memorial is open until 5 pm. From there
it is about a 30 minute drive to Camp
Karma
March 28
VA­K Chili Cook off and Swap Meet at 1182 Pike Road, Montvale, VA from 10 am to 3 pm. This is
about a 45 minute drive from the camp ground. The route will be finalized at the end of the day.
March 29
Head home.
Camp ground: Camp Karma, Bedford, VA: campkarmavirginia.com
National D­Day Memorial: dday.org
VA­K: gwrravak.ning.com
Chapter VA-B
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February 2015
January 31
CH-U CPR, FA Training
Hanover, VA
Feburary
Feburary 1
CH-U Classroom
Training
Upcomming
VA Chapter
Events
Hanover, VA
Feburary 21
4pm-10pm
CH-F Crazy Supper
Winchester, VA
Link to Flier
Feburary 22
9am-2pm
CH-B Polar Bear Run
Virginia Beach, VA
Link to Flier
March 14
CPR Class
Fredricksburg, VA
March 19-21
FL- District - America the Beautiful!
Kissimmee, FL
Link to Flier
10am-3pm
CH-K Chili Cookoff
Roanoke, VA
Link to Flier
April 4
9am-2pm
CH-C Fund Raiser
Hampton, VA
Link to Flier
April 11
9am-2pm
CH-L Tax Day Bike/Car/Truck Show
Chesapeake, VA
Link to Flier
April 18
3pm-6:30pm CH-X Speggetti Dinner
Salem, VA
Link to Flier
TN-District Spring Fling
Chattanooga, TN
Link to Flier
March
March 28
April
April 23-25
MAY
May 2
9am-2pm
CH-R Fund Raiser
Harrisonburg, VA
Link to Flier
May 9
9am-2pm
CH-D Celebrating MOM
Richmond, VA
Link to Flier
May 9
9am-2pm
CH-J Patrick Henry Boys & Girls
South Boston, VA
Link to Flier
CH-R Kitty Hawk Trip
Harrisonburg, VA
Link to Flier
Manassas, VA
Link to Flier
May 15-17
May 16
8:30am-2pm CH-I Pink Ribbon Poker Run
May 30
CH-W Fund Raiser
Chester, VA
June 2-6
Americade Bike Week
Lake George, NY
Link to Website
June 7
Ride for Kids
Richmond, VA
Link to Website
June 18-20
GWRRA Reno Rendezvous
Reno, NV
Link to Website
June 20
CH-O Casino Fund Raiser
Williamsburg, VA
June 27
CH-B1 Fund Raiser
Tappahannock, VA
July 9-11
NC-District Wings Over the Smokies
Cherokee, NC
July 18
CH-U Fund Raiser
Hanover, VA
July 24-25
W.VA. - District “Down Home” Rally
Summersville, W.VA. Link to Flier
June
July
Chapter VA-B
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Link to Flier
February 2015
Couple of the Year (COY) - Chapter “B”
by Bob & Ann Lutton
Hi Everyone,
Ann and I proud to serve as the Chapter
Couple of the Year and have been able to get
out to Chapter L’s gathering plus a few dessert nights. We are planning on getting out to
various chapters as our schedules permit. We
have different schedules and our ride time is
down compared to years past. Plus, I had to
have my rear tire changed. As I checked the
air in the tires, there was a worn area that was
either at the top of the tire or at the bottom
where you couldn’t see it.
Well, I rode to work last month and a customer of mine came in and asked me “what
would happen if I had a blowout going down
the interstate doing 50 to 60 mph on your back tire?” That made me think…why, what did you do
to it?…but proceeded to tell him what could happen and I asked him why he asked. He called
me to the window and pointed out the wear on the tire and I was surprised. Since I already had a
back tire form winning them at Rally in the Valley two years ago, I had it put on and have been on
the road some since then.
Turning to upcoming events we are looking forward to our Polar Bear Run coming up this
month. Hopefully the weather will be like last year and bring out the bikers that it did last year and
more. Come on out and support the chapter and see if you can talk other bikers into supporting
this awesome event.
Next month, we are planning on going to Florida with Jim Sexton and Carol Hill for Daytona Beach Bike Week. We hope to see Al and Brandy Evans along with Nick and Teresa Knox
there too. What about Matt? There are about 500,000 people that make their way to the rally
area for this 10-day event. We won’t be there for every day but we went to Biketoberfest in 2008
and enjoyed it a lot so that is why we wanted to do Bike Week.
We will be there during our March gathering so we will see you on the road when we get
back. Until then ride safe and enjoy you Goldwing.
Bob & Ann Lutton
Chapter VA-B
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February 2015
Make & Model _________________________________
Year _________
Address (include zip code)_________________________________________________________________ Select: Bike ____ Vehicle ____
Name _____________________________ Phone # ____________
Print
$15 Pre
Pre--registration fee if postmarked by 01 April, 2015 . Pre
Pre--registration ends 01 April, 2015.
$25 after 01 April, 2015. Mail registrations to Treasurer Chapter L, 708 Bartell Dr, Chesapeake , VA 23322
23322--5705
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No bikes or vehicles admitted before 9am. Entries limited to 150
in--Show awards. 50/50
Medals awarded to winners of each class, Pull
Pull--Over Award, Best Paint, Best Chrome, Best Engine, and Best
Best--in
and games. Get on your bikes, in your cars, and trucks. Come out to relax and have some fun.
This is a rain or shine event
Come out to show your ride at Seven Cities Biker Church at 414 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, Va.
Virginia Chapter L, the “Iron Clad Wings” of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) present the
—2pm.
2nd Annual Tax Day Bike, Car & Truck Show, April 11, 2015 from 9am
9am—
Rider Education - Chapter “B”
By Steve (Scotty) Scott
UPCOMING TRAINING
Horizon Training
Mar 21 & 22 from 8am to 5am in
Virginia Beach at 4560 Princess
Anne Rd.
University Trainer
Development Program (UTDP)
Apr 25 from 8am to 6pm in Dumfries, VA at 3916 Acts Ln.
Contact Ken Taylor at 703-819-6566
for more information.
What is safety? Safety is the state of being “safe”, the
condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual,
financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological,
educational or other types or consequences of failure,
damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which
could be considered non-desirable.
What does it mean to be Safe?
1. It means a complete understanding and knowledge
of every step that must be taken and the realization that
mistakes could be costly.
2. It means good judgment. Never rely on luck; always be
prepared to cope with unexpected situations and being alert
when following your routine.
3. It means consideration for the family and friends that depends on you and for your own welfare.
How do we achieve an acceptable level of safety in the things that we do? It all comes down to
preparation and a checklist. There are many checklists; there are checklists for everything that we
do. A checklist helps us to organize an activity. And, it allows us to identify areas of potential short
comings/danger in our activities and to establish remedies for the possible short comings/danger.
One checklist that we can use before getting back on the road after the colder months is the T-Clock
inspection checklist. And for those that want to explore more information on checklists, I recommend
“The Checklist Manifesto, How to Get Things Right” by Atul Gawande. This is about a 200 page
book and you won’t regret reading it.
Scotty
Chapter Educator
Chapter VA-B
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T-CLOCK Inspection Worksheet
T-CLOCK is a mnemonic developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for assisting you in
doing a comprehensive pre-ride (or a pre-purchase) inspection of a motorcycle. It is easily
memorized and very useful. The individual letters stand for the specific areas to check:
T — Tires & Wheels
C — Controls
L — Lights
O — Oil
C — Chassis
K — Kickstand
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Just print these pages and stick them on the wall near where you store your mototcycle(s), or stuff
them in your tank bag or under the seat...
T — TIRES & WHEELS
Item
Tires
Wheels
Check
Look for
Check off
Front - Rear
Condition
Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges, imbedded
objects.
Air
Pressure
Check when cold, adjust to load/speed.
Spokes
Bent, broken, missing, tension, check at top of wheel: "ring" == OK,
"thud" == loose spoke.
Cast
Cracks, dents.
Rims
Out of round/true == 5mm. Spin wheel, index against a stationary
pointer.
Front - Rear
Bearings
Grab top and bottom of tire and flex: No freeplay (click) between hub and
axle, no growl when spinning
Front - Rear
Seals
Cracked, cut or torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown
outside.
Front - Rear
Front - Rear
Front - Rear
Front - Rear
C — CONTROLS
Item
Levers
Cables
Hoses
Throttle
Check
Look for
Condition
Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lever.
Pivots
Lubricated.
Condition
Fraying, kinks, lubrication; ends and length
Routing
No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension; no sharp angles, wire
looms in place.
Condition
Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration.
Routing
No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire
looms in place.
Operation
Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving.
Check off
Front - Rear
L — LIGHTS
Item
Check
Look for
Condition
Terminals clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely.
Vent Tube
Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged.
Lenses
Condition
Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive condensation.
Reflectors
Condition
Cracked, broken, securely mounted.
Wiring
Condition
Fraying, chafing, insulation.
Routing
Pinched, no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire
looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean.
Condition
Cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system.
Aim
Height and right/left.
Battery
Headlamp
Check off
K — KICKSTAND
Item
Centerstand
Sidestand
Check
Look for
Condition
Cracks, bent.
Retention
Springs in place, tension to hold position.
Condition
Cracks, bent (safety cut-out switch/pad if equipped).
Retention
Springs in place, tension to hold position.
Check off
Tech Corner - Chapter “B”
submitted by Dave Hunter
We have had several complaints about the tpms (tire pressure monitor system) on some of the
2014-2015 gl1800 models recently purchased.
There are some things we have figured out lately. First, the sensors in the wheels can have their
batteries go dead if they are not charged occasionally. The batteries get charged by turning the
wheels! If the bike has been sitting ( like travelling from japan and then resting in a showroom,
or sitting in your garage because the weather this year has been miserable ) the batteries will
discharge. The remedy is to ride the bike for about ten minutes to bring the batteries back
up. Once the batteries are charged there may be an error code reordered in the motorcycles
computer. This will cause a tire lamp to illuminate on the dash. To remedy this it is necessary to
remove the seat, short the tpms code wire and go for another ride of 7-10 minutes. Once this is
completed it may be necessary to restore recognition of the tire sensors with the motorcycles
computer. This can only be done with a tpms special tool. I recently serviced & fixed a system
that had been to several other dealers on numerous occasions in north carolina, they had not
been able to make the system work for six months. If you don’t have the tpms system on your
goldwing...
Check your tire pressures!!! Thanks, Dave Hunter
Chapter VA-B
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National Information
Fax
Chapter Directors
GWRRA Contact Information
800-843-9460
[email protected]
877-348-9416
Chapter VA-B Staff, in the “757”
Matt Merciez
383-2938
[email protected]
Diana Merciez
515-2404
[email protected]
Chapter Educator
Steve Scott
467-2060
[email protected]
Member Enhancement Program
Bob & Jan Gunter
642-6390
[email protected]
652-1235
[email protected]
Couple Of The Year
Bob & Ann Lutton
641-5510
[email protected]
641-5510
[email protected]
Treasurer
Jim Clagett
635-4450
[email protected]
Technical Coordinator
Dave Hunter
857-0107
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Diana Merciez
515-2404
[email protected]
Webmaster
Matt Merciez
383-2938
[email protected]
District Directors
Dennis & Kristen Weston
757-463-4429
[email protected] or
Assistant Director (West)
Wayne & Kathy Whitworth
540-586-0984
[email protected]
Assistant Director (North)
Rick & Elsie Baker
703-318-5899
[email protected]
Assistant Director (East)
Rich and Debbie Bonham
804-536-9025
[email protected]
District Educator
John Bowles
757-663-2057
[email protected]
Assistant Educator (West)
Med Miller
540-588-9556
[email protected]
Assistant Educator (North)
Will Bell
703-929-8329
Assistant Educator (East)
John Skinner
757-482-5700
[email protected]
Chapter of The Year Coordinator
Tammie Pierce
757-850-0681
[email protected]
District MEPCs
Glenn & Nanette Mizner
757-270-6451
[email protected]
757-270-4921
[email protected]
Virginia District
[email protected]
District Trainer
Ken Taylor
703-819-6766
[email protected]
Treasurer
Mae Cappis
757-588-1426
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Kristen Weston
757-463-4429
[email protected]
Webmaster
Dennis & Kristen Weston
757-463-4429
[email protected]
Rally Vendor Coordinator
Trish Adams
757-538-9989
[email protected]
Rally Camping Coordinators
Keith & Carol Lindgren
757-547-2773
[email protected]
Special Events Coordinator
Bobbie Jo Harrison
540-890-2890
[email protected]
Region Directors
Alan and Carolyn Little
704-485-4756
[email protected]
Region Educators
Kyle & Mitzela Craig
910-624-3224
[email protected]
Motorist Awareness Program
Brenda Perkinson
423-310-1551
[email protected]
Region Trainers
Jim & Beverly Rambo
Member Enhancement
Tommy & Gayle Wilson
Region N Staff
[email protected]
540-238-3136
540-238-3263
[email protected],
[email protected]
Chapter VA-B
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February 2015
VIRGINIA DISTRICT
UTDP
University Trainer Development Program
Saturday, April 25, 2015 (8:00 am-6:00 pm)
Open to anyone desiring to be a University Trainer, under any training program; Leadership Training, Rider
Education, or Membership Enhancement.
Just what is the UTDP: The University Trainer Development Program (UTDP) is a cooperative effort between
the three GWRRA training programs: Leadership Training Program (LTP), Rider Education Program (REP), and
Membership Enhancement Program (MEP). During this one day of training event you will learn the basic techniques and skills you will need to become a successful University Trainer. So if you like working with folks from
different backgrounds and experiences, presenting ideas and concepts, and sharing your experiences with others,
the challenge is here...just for YOU. SO ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Hotel Information
Classroom Location
Wingate of Stafford (Exit 143 B, I 95)
15 Salisbury Drive, Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-3600 Group Name GWRRA
Rate 76.00 plus taxes Rooms Blocked till 23 Mar
2015
Rates Avail: Fri 24 Apr 2015 & Sat 25 April 2015
POC: Ken Taylor: 703 819-6766,
email: [email protected]
Max Students: 12
ACTS of Prince William County
3916 Acts Lane, Dumfries, VA 22026
South side of Route 1
1.2 miles south of Highway 234
1.3 miles north of Highway 619 (just past Dunkin Donuts)
Single Story Building on Left
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Cut across dotted line and mail registrations to: Ken Taylor, 18845 Pier Trail Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.
Class registration is $25.00. Registration fee pays for refreshments, lunch, and facility use. Please make checks payable to
Ken Taylor: Email confirmation will serve as receipt of check.
Rider: _____________________________ GWRRA #: _______________
Chapter: _________ Position: ____________
Co-Rider: __________________________ GWRRA #: _______________
Chapter: _________ Position: ___________
Address: _____________________________________ City: ________________ State: ______________ Zip: ____________
Phone: ____________________ Email: ______________________________________
Registration: $25.00 X _____ Total:__________
Program Area of Interest: LTP: ______, REP: ______, MEP: ______
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
GWRRA Virginia
Times
Virginia
DistrictDistrict
Article
February 2015
Motorist Awareness by William Bell
District MAD
Virginia is simply MAD
Greetings Virginia and yes, we’re simply MAD. My name is Wil Bell, aka “MAD Wil”, because it sounds way better than
MAC Wil. I am the new Virginia District Motorist Awareness Coordinator. I also happen to be an Assistant Virginia District
Educator for the North part of our great state. I’m a Pittsburgh, PA native and graduated from Slippery Rock University a
long time ago. I’m a Retired Air Force Major and currently a Realtor with Long & Foster in Northern Virginia, by Dulles IAP.
I’ve been married to Darlene over 30 years, have 2 adult children Amanda & Grant, and my after 40 baby, soon to be teen,
Kathryn. My GoldWing is a Metallic Silver 2002 all decked out with an Air Force/Military Theme. I say Lights and
Chrome…Good.
Okay, let’s get MAD, but in a good way and oh, we’re the other MAD…not to be confused with MADD (Mother’s Against
Druck Driving”)which is an awesome organization. But this is how I try to introduce myself and it makes for a great icebreaker. It may take a year or two for me to travel to EVERY Virginia GWRRA Chapter to spread my MAD words but it’s
my goal. What I’ve learned since becoming a GWRRA member back in 2001 is that they really stand by their Motto:
“Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge.” I tend to play the most in the “Safety & Knowledge” portion of the motto.
The MAD program is under the GWRRA Rider Education umbrella. We have a great Motto as well: “Share the Road.”
Guess what? We also happen to have a mission: “To Facilitate A Reduction in Motorcycle Crashes with Other Motor Vehicles.” I love to highlight, it brings home the purpose of what EACH of us motorcycle rider’s AND co-riders can impart to the
community. Any one of us can use these Public Service Announcements at work, community meetings, schools and the
like. So go ahead…Get MAD…let’s help ourselves get the words out to the public that we ride on the same roads…we just
look different!
Invisible Motorcycle PSA: http://youtu.be/ovcYruh1538
Distracted Driver’s PSA from AMA: http://youtu.be/8IqJ1y8bvkY
Look Twice of Motorcycles: http://youtu.be/8xMfk1msw9A
Every day can be a Motorist Awareness Day!
Do you need a MAD sign like the one at the right? Some of us keep a supply of these to
lend out or we can sell you some for your own events: $5 each, it’s worth every penny.
Does your school, company or organizations have Safety meetings? Ask to say a few
words about GWRRA’s MAD. Ask to display a MAD sign. Ask to hand out MAD pamphlets. Ask to make one of the above PSA’s into the speaker’s presentation. If we can
get just one person to look twice, job well done!
Need Help with MAD? Need ideas? Contact me: [email protected]
William G. Bell, Sr.,
GWRRA, Virginia District Ass’t Educator
GWRRA, Virginia Motorist Awareness Coordinator
Chapter VA-B
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VIRGINIA DISTRICT HORIZON TRAINING
MARCH 21 & 22, 2015 • 8AM-5PM
Only 50 seats available so register now!
Registration is $25 and includes lunch.
This is for ALL Members not just Chapter
Directors or Officers!
Questions? call Ken Taylor at 703 819 6766
RSVP your attendance by 3/6/15: Ken Taylor,
18845 Pier Trail Drive, Triangle, VA 22172
TRAINING FACILITY
Our Lady of Perpetual Health
4560 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Hotel rooms are available 3 miles away at
Days Inn Town Center, 4600 Bonney Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA for $45 + tax; call 877
361 2506 and give confirmation
#14917463 (rate good for Friday and/or
Saturday night)
Why Should I Attend Horizon Training?
The Horizon Program is a 1&½ day fast track
overview of the core LTP curriculum with
"hands on" training of practical applications,
and an excellent class for potential CDs and
staff. Horizon is designed to be a team
building exercise.
Horizon is a great class for the general
membership to learn more about teamwork,
self-awareness, interpersonal
communication, and building better
chapters. So Come One – Come All!
Members learn about how to have FUN in
GWRRA in a challenging day course filled
with lots of surprises. It is an interactive
program - the more everyone participates,
the more everyone learns!
Preregistration is a requirement to ensure
enough training materials and supplies
Cut across dotted line and mail registrations to: Ken Taylor, 18845 Pier Trail Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.
Class registration is 25.00 and includes refreshments and lunch on Sat. Make checks payable to Ken Taylor
Rider: _______________________________ GWRRA #: ___________ Chapter: _______ Position: __________
Co-Rider: _____________________________ GWRRA #: ___________ Chapter: _______ Position: __________
Address: _____________________________________ City: ________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________
Phone: ____________________ Email: ______________________________________
Registration: $25.00 X _____ Total:__________.
Please Print clearly
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2015 REGION N CONVENTION SCHEDULE
SPRING FLING
THE TENNESSEE DISTRICT CONVENTION
“SOUTHERN FAMILY REUNION”
CAMP JORDAN ARENA, EAST RIDGE TENNESSEE
April 23—25, 2015
WINGS OVER THE SMOKIES
THE NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT CONVENTION
ACQUONI EXPO CENTER—CHEROKEE, NORTH CAROLINA
July 9—11, 2015
DOWN HOME RALLY
THE WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT CONVENTION
CONFERENCE CENTER—SUMMERSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
July 24—25, 2015
THE BLAST
THE KENTUCKY DISTRICT CONVENTION
CONVENTION CENTER—FRANKFORT KENTUCKY
August 13—15, 2015
THE GWRRA NATIONAL OFFICE PRESENTS
WING DING 37
“Rocket City Road Trip”
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
September 3—6, 2015
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
THE VIRGINIA DISTRICT CONVENTION
HOLIDAY INN—TANGLEWOOD—ROANOKE, VA
October 1—3, 2015 (tentative date)
Chapter VA-B
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REGISTER TODAY! SIMPLY MAIL OR FAX YOUR COMPLETED FORM
Contact Member Services at 800-843-9460 with any questions. Visit wing-ding.org and click “REGISTRATION” at the top of page.
RIDER’S NAME: __________________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ________________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS:
______________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________ COUNTRY:
_______
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: ____________________________ ALT. PHONE: ___________________________
PREREGISTRATION:
(Postmarked before July 16, 2015)
Number of Life Members ____________ x $20 = $_______
Number of Members ________________ x $40 = $_______
Number of Non-Members ___________ x $50 = $_______
LATE REGISTRATION:
(Postmarked July 17, 2015 - August 6, 2015)
Number of Life Members ____________ x $22 = $_______
Number of Members ________________ x $45 = $_______
Number of Non-Members ___________ x $55 = $_______
DAY PASS:
(Sold on-site only)
$22 per person
$15 GWRRA Members
Day Pass Fee includes the following:
• One-day pass to indoor Trade Show
• One-day access to Demo Rides on all participating
manufacturers’ bikes (subject to availability)
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free.
Cancellations in writing must be received at the Home Office on
or before August 6, 2015, and are subject to a $15 processing fee.
No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted.
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding
functions, activities and events! You will receive a confirmation
via email 24-48 hours after your registration is processed. Please
visit our website for hotel and camping information. Armbands,
NOW IN
SEPTEMBER!
THURSDAY - SUNDAY
( N E W D A Y S)
FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• 4-day pass to indoor Trade Show
• 4-day pass to Demo Rides
on all participating
manufacturers’ bikes
(subject to availability)
• Wing Ding Welcome Party
• Access to Seminars and Parades
• Access to Opening and
Closing Ceremonies
• Optional dinner and
priority seating prior to free
Entertainment Event
• Access to free Evening
Entertainment Event
• Souvenir Event Pin
and Pocket Guide
• Exclusive opportunities
for tours, dinners and
other ticketed events
• Numbered armband for
chance at thousands of
dollars in amazing prizes!
• Precision Drill
Team Exhibitions and
other performances
• Optional Rider Education
Safety Courses, CPR Classes
and more
tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for
pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the registration
area (see website for hours and location). In accordance with
federal regulations, some prizes may be subject to up to 25%
federal withholdings payable prior to receipt.
FAX or MAIL this form to: GWRRA Member Services, P.O. Box 42450,
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450. Fax: 877.348.9416. Call 800.843.9460 or
623.581.2500 for more information. Register on-line at: wing-ding.org
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RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number
of participants. You will be notified of your class time and location as soon as
possible. Note: Certification cost is per bike! $20 refund after course completion.
ARC:
Experience advanced techniques in turning,
maximum braking, and swerving plus mental
and situational strategies in GWRRA’s
own Advanced Rider Course. Co-Riders
welcome. 8 hours (classroom and range)
TRIKE/TRAILER:
ARC (Recertification):
The GWRRA ARC for those who have
PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED the ARC. Includes
discussions at the beginning of the course
and between exercises. 5 hours (range only)
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________
Rider _________________________________
Co-Rider ______________________________
Experience advanced techniques of riding
with a sidecar as well as situation strategies
and accident avoidance tactics. 8 hours (3
classroom/5 range).
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________
Rider _________________________________
Co-Rider ______________________________
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________
Rider _________________________________
Co-Rider ______________________________
This course is designed to teach and certify
you in the basic principles of CPR and First
Aid. 8 hours
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per person = ________
Name _________________________________
Name _________________________________
Name _________________________________
CPR/FIRST AID (Renewal):
Learn advanced trailering techniques and
strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.
Motorcycles only--no trikes or sidecars
please.8 hours (3 classroom/5 range)
Co-Rider ______________________________
This course combines the Trike Rider Course
(TRC) with some guided practice in backing
a trailer. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range)
CPR/FIRST AID (New):
SIDECAR:
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________
Rider _________________________________
This course teaches advanced riding
skills for the trike rider such as maximum
braking, swerving and turning. 8 hours (3
classroom/5 range)
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________
Rider _________________________________
Co-Rider ______________________________
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________
Rider _________________________________
Co-Rider ______________________________
TRAILERING:
TRIKE:
This course is designed to refresh and
recertify you in the basic principles of CPR
and First Aid. 4 hours
# OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per person = ________
Name _________________________________
Name _________________________________
Name _______________________________
RIDER EDUCATION TOTAL: _______________
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds.
All others will be returned to sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.
GRAND TOTAL: ENCLOSED:
CHARGE MY:
_________________
p Check p Money Order
p M/C p VISA
p AmEx p Discover
Name: ___________________________________________________
Number: _________________________________________________
Exp. ________ Signature: ___________________________________
GRAND PRIZE
Your Choice! A New Honda Gold Wing or
$10,000 in Cash!
_____ 5 Tickets = $15
_____ 10 Tickets
_____ 20 Tickets = $30
_____ 40 Tickets
= $20
= $50
Total _____________
Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing
Ceremonies*. GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets
or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit
tickets will be voided.
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5
1 Yard (18 Tickets)
3 Yards (54 Tickets)
7 Yards (126 Tickets)
= $10
= $20
= $40
Total _____________
4 Winners! Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing
Ceremonies*. GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets
or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit
tickets will be voided.
GWRRA ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT
September 3rd. Rotisserie chicken, Sliced Pit Ham,
Home-Style Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans,
Turnip Greens, Mac and Cheese, Fried Okra, Corn
Bread, Tossed Salad, Sweet and Unsweetened Iced
Tea. Lemon pie. (Seating is limited, while supplies last)
# OF PEOPLE _______ x $16 = ________
BBQ DINNER
September 5th, prior to free Evening Entertainment
Event. Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Coleslaw,
Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Rolls,
Watermelon. Lemonade and Iced Tea. (Seating is
limited, while supplies last)
# OF PEOPLE _______ x $16 = ________
SOUVENIR T-SHIRT
(Place quantity next to size.)
____ Small
x $15 = _____
____ Medium x $15 = _____
____ Large
x $15 = _____
____ XL
x $15 = _____
____ 2XL
x $17 = _____
____ 3XL
x $20 = _____
____ 4XL
x $20 = _____
Embroidered Polo Shirt
(Moisture wicking performance material)
____ Size ____ x $30 = _____
Total _____________
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION
# OF BIKES _______ x $10 = ________
Includes souvenir pin.
POKER RUNS (8 Winners!)
Must be present to win! Includes souvenir pin.
1st ($500), 2nd ($250), 3rd ($100), 4th ($50),
5th-8th ($25 each).
Winners will be posted on Closing Day. Five card draw.
# OF HANDS _______ x $10 = ________