June 2016 - GWRRA Colorado Chapter I

Colorado Springs
JUN 2016
CHAPTER I
JULY GATHERING
July 9 10:00 am
FOUNTAIN CREEK
REGIONAL PARK
Pavillion #1
2010 Duckwood Rd
Fountain, CO
Exit 132-A
- From the Director’s Desk -
The Region “F"un Convention in Albuquerque was a great success. It was impressive
to see all the great looking Gold Wings at the hotel and buzzing all around town. We
really enjoyed seeing everyone there from Chapter-I and all our friends from other
Chapters as well. We couldn’t have had better weather either. All in all, we had a
great time.
Jim and Olga did an outstanding job with their presentation for the Region COY competition. We are
very proud of their accomplishments over this last year as they prepared for this competition. They
were up against some strong competition, but really, we thought they should have won. As far as
we’re concerned, they did win and certainly do a fantastic job representing Colorado District as our
Couple of the Year!
This year has been racing quickly by us, and we now have less than a month before our infamous
Chapter-I Picnic and Fundraiser scheduled for July 9th. We have changed the venue this year to
Fountain Creek Regional Park which looks like a great location for our picnic. We have a few areas that
we need some help as we prepare for the picnic, so please contact us to help pitch in. We hope to see
everyone at the picnic!
There are a lot of activities scheduled in June that will fill anyone’s calendar. As you make your plans
for June, please be sure to help support other Chapter fundraiser activities if at all possible. It’s great
fun, and it helps support our neighboring Chapter’s activities. A win-win for sure.
Ride safe, and we will see you out there.
Steve & Jacque
Colorado Chapter I Directors
Meet your Colorado District &
Region ‘F’un Staff at:
Colorado District Staff
Visit Colorado Chapter I at
www.SpringsWings.org
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JUN 2016
THOUGHTS FROM THE BACK SEAT
Well, it's getting closer, summer and warm weather will be here before we know it. I truly do
love Summer and all that comes with it; sunshine, BBQ's, gardening, blue skies, fresh air,
fireworks, family reunions, flip flops, motorcycle rides, concerts in the park, territory days,
rodeos, parades, watermelon, homemade ice cream AND camping.
Chapter-I just had our first camping trip of the season last month. it was great! There is
something about being outside, listening to the birds when you first wake up in the morning, or
looking at our blue Colorado skies so close, so beautiful, that just makes you feel relaxed,
peaceful.
The first time I ever went camping was after Steve and I were married. We slept in the back of a
pickup truck since we didn't own a camper or even a tent. After that first camping trip I
thought camping was fantastic, truck bed and all! After all of these years I have come to the
conclusion that you either LOVE camping or you HATE it! I love it!
It seems like everything you eat when your camping taste so much better! It's not that it's
gourmet, not even, just good! What a treat to bite into a burger fresh off the grill piled high with
crispy lettuce, sweet onion, big juicy slices of tomato and tart dill pickles, yum!
When your camping, the cell phone can get put away, emails don't have to be answered, life
gets to just slow down. How nice, no schedules, no meetings, no errands, no appointments, or
deadlines, nothing...heavenly. How about a hike, seeing the sights, a wonderful bike ride,
reading a book or taking a nap, yes, even in the middle of the day, wonder of wonders 
Even though we, the happy campers of Chapter-I did not see the sun as much as we would have
liked while we were at the Royal Gorge KOA, the sun did make an appearance for a few hours,
now and then. Our time camping together was so fun, surrounded by friends, sometimes funny,
very filling, (all the wonderful food,) and just plain fabulous!
Steve and I are anxious to take our little tear drop out for another camping trip.
At least the next time we WON'T be the newbies or have an audience as soon as
we pull into our camp site 
Jacque Callicott
Chapter I Director
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JUN 2016
2016 Chapter I Staff
Chapter Director—Steve & Jacque Callicott
[email protected]
Asst. Directors—Don & Jackie Lacasse
[email protected]
Rider Education—Earl Edwards
[email protected]
Treasurer—Doug Irish [email protected]
Historian/Scrapbook—Laurie Cruzan
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor—Olga Wyman
[email protected]
Phone Tree Coordinator—Nancy Lockhart
[email protected]
Sunshine Committee— Marilyn Irish,
Nancy Lockhart
[email protected]
Webmaster — Glenn Goode
[email protected]
Membership Enhancement Coordinator—
Jim & OlgaWyman, [email protected]
Community Service Coordinator—
Marsha Curry,
[email protected]
Nancy Lockhart,
[email protected]
Laurie Cruzan
[email protected]
Chapter Photographer—Everyone
Store — J eannie Bondurant, [email protected]
Don & Jackie Lacasse
Assistant Chapter I Directors
Chapter I
2016
Couple
of the Year
Claude & Nancy
Lockhart
Couple of the Year (COY) - Claude & Nancy Lockhart
Individual of the Year (IOY) - Lamont ‘ Rocky’ Rigby
CHAPTER I JULY GATHERING
& ANNUAL PICNIC
‘FUN’DRAISER
July 9th, 2016
Chapter I
2016
10:00 AM
Individual
of the Year
FOUNTAIN CREEK REGIONAL PARK
PAVILLION #1
2010 Duckwood Rd,
Fountain, CO
Exit 132-A
Lamont
‘Rocky’ Rigby
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JULY 2016
JULY 2016
2-Tom & Julie Wilkie
3-Doug & Marilyn Irish
15-Earl & Laura Edwards
17-Ray & Bea McClellan
27-Darrel & Laurie Cruzan
28-Chris & Sandie Erskine
14-Ken Kerbs
19-Julie Wilkie
16-Dan Maine
29-Ron Hall
Members to Remember
WELCOME BACK !!
Dean & Joann Hauser
Best Wishes in Upcoming Surgery
Don Cruzan
Bill Shenberger
Dates to Remember
Jun 11-Chapter E Bug Run
Jun 18-La Junta KOA ‘Goode’ Camp
Chapter G Howl at the Moon
Jun 19-3rd Annual Women’s Ride
June 26th-THE BRIDGE RIDE
July 9th - CO
Chapter I Annual Picnic Fundraiser
July 15-16 -UT District Rally — Vernal, UT
July 23– Chapter J Hummer of a Summer
July 29-30 — Multi-Chapter Camping Trip (Cripple Creek KOA)
Aug 11-13 - CO District Rally—Montrose
Aug 26-28– Elk Creek Campground [limited space]
Aug 28-30– WY District Rally-Sheridan, WY
Aug 31-Sep 3, 2016 - WING DING 38, Billings, MT
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RIDER EDUCATION
PPE WILL HELP!
During the Memorial Day weekend, there was a small misunderstanding between a car and a motorcycle. The report stated that the motorist and the
motorcyclist were having a heated argument while riding down the street.
When both vehicles came to a stop at the traffic light, the motorist ran over
the motorcycle to his right. The rider and passenger fell off the motorcycle.
The guy broke his leg and the passenger got road rash, so the reporter stated. The picture showed a bandage on her left leg. That was the only “road
rash” she had…Hmmmm. That didn’t seem right to me. I thought her leg
hit the hot motorcycle pipes when she fell off of the motorcycle. That’s just
me!!! Even if she had on long pants or knee high boots would have protected her calf.
I get it…I get it folks, It’s HOT, DAM HOT. But PPE, (Personal Protective
Equipment) will protect you from the elements, like rain, hail, wind, or even
the sun. Yes it’s HOT.
Rain and hail hurts when on a motorcycle riding
down the highway. OMG!!! Sunburn is no joke. Cover up folks.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Have you ever seen a cowboy in
shorts while riding a horse or a bull? How about tennis shoes or
flip-flops? Why is that? It’s still HOT!
Earl Edwards
MSF Certified Rider Coach
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MAINTENANCE DAY PHOTOS
[Yes, these are late — sharing a great day is never too late!]
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WHERE’S THE WING ??
Do you know where the Wings in this photo are?
EMAIL RESPONSES TO: [email protected].
PRIZE: The first correct email response will win 5 -50/50 tickets at the Next Month’s gathering.
Email your answer to: [email protected]
APRIL Winner: Doug Irish
Location:
Two Buttes, CO
between Lamar and Springfield.
NO NEW ‘WHERE’S THE WING’ FOR MAY
SINCE THERE WAS NO 50/50 AT THE
MAY MAINTENANCE DAY GATHERING
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CHAPTER SHIRT EXAMPLES
Front
Back
Front
Only
Contact
Steve or Jacque Callicott
if you have interest in a
Chapter Shirt!
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REGION F & New Mexico Rally
BIKE & LIGHT SHOW
Chapter I had an outstanding showing at the Bike & Light Show !!
RICH NOAH People’s Choice-Bike Show
People’s Choice-Light Show
1st Place-Artisan Class-Bike Show
2nd Place-Flashing Lights-Light Show
RALPH CLAYTON1st Place-1800 Custom-Bike Show
1st Place-Static Lights-Light Show
EARL EDWARDS3rd Place-2 wheel-Static Lights-Light Show
CLAUDE & NANCY LOCKHART[It isn’t ‘Teal’, but Claude & Nancy still bring in the Win!]
1st Place-1800 Stock-Bike Show
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REGION F & New Mexico Rally
REGION COUPLE OF THE YEAR
Congratulations !
An outstanding effort in the run for Region F Couple of the Year.
Jim & Olga Wyman
CO District COY
2015-2016
THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE
FOR ALL THE
SUPPORT & ENCOURAGEMENT !!
Jim & Olga
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REGION F & New Mexico Rally
Photos Courtesy of Rich Noah & Nancy Lockhart
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REGION F & New Mexico Rally
Photos Courtesy of Rich Noah & Nancy Lockhart
CONGRATULATIONS WANDA, the WONDER WOMAN !!
QUEEN of the 50/50 Sales !!
Unbelievable for anyone else...Wanda met and surpassed
her goal of $1000 per day for 50/50, two consecutive days !
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CHAPTER N
‘30th’ Anniversary Celebration
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
THANKS FOR
YOUR FOOD PANTRY
SUPPORT
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
To all members that donated to the church pantry this past Saturday.
You were fabulous. I could not make the meeting but Doug told me
of your generosity. He was so impressed by all the Denver members
arriving with so many items to help feed the needy families in our area.
I am not forgetting our own Chapter I. Those that give time and time
again. Doesn't matter if it is cash or goods. It all goes to fill a real need.
It really does fill our hearts with joy to know so many good people.
As we travel around the area shopping for the best deals, we are asked a lot
of questions. Usually why we're buying so many of one item. We always
use that opportunity to tell people about GWRRA and Chapter I and the
Pantry. Checkers, store employees as well as customers always give us a
thumbs up and a thank you for helping those less fortunate in our community.
Bless you all and thanks again.
Doug and Marilyn Irish
GWRRA, Chapter I
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3rd Annual Women’s Motorcycle
Ride
June 19, 2016
Meet at 9:30 am, Shell Gas Station (NW corner of I-76 and 88th Ave).
Kickstands up at 9:45 am. We will be traveling Northeast near Jackson
Reservoir with lunch at AJ’s Corner Tavern.
Plenty of Passenger seats for Women Riders
All bike types and Male Co-Riders are welcome
Any questions please contact Christine Howland, Chapter E,
at 303-725-0169, or email at [email protected]
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Chapter-I,
We have made reservations at the La Junta KOA, for the weekend of June 17-19.
http://koa.com/campgrounds/la-junta/
If you'd like to join us, call them at 719-384-9580 and say you'd like to be placed
near the GOODE party. None of their tent sites have power so we've got a small
water/electric back-in RV spot. They do have a couple cabins and larger pull-thru
RV sites.
THEN send a note to [email protected] and let us know you're
coming!
Looking forward to a great time!
Glenn & Alexis
[email protected]
CAMPING PLANNING IN PROCESS
LAJUNTA KOA June 17-19
ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND-Grand Lake, CO Aug 26, 27
SUGAR LOAFIN CAMPGROUND-Turquoise Lake Jul 1-3 or 4th
Contact: Bonnie Kerbs
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WY DISTRICT RALLY
Wyoming District along with the NE/SD District is putting together a tour/trip schedule like
no other, encompassing a total of 10 days of rallies/conventions when Wing Ding is added into
the trip. Starting off in Wall South Dakota on the 25th of August you can enjoy the NE/SD rally/
convention thru the 27th of August. Traveling on Sunday the 28th from Wall to Sheridan Wyoming
for just under 300 miles. You than can enjoy the Wyoming District rally/convention from the
evening of the 28th thru the morning of the 30th. Just a few things on the agenda are a welcoming party Sunday night the 28th, huge BBQ the evening of the 29th , which is included in the registration fee, we are also trying to put together a dance for Monday night, guided and unguided
rides, western history like no other including several top rated western museums, awesome
western old down town style shopping, Custer’s battle field and last stand, Light parade, and I
can’t leave out some very awesome mountain and plains riding just to mention a few. Leaving
Sheridan Wyoming the morning of the 30th right after a western style no host breakfast of course
to send you on your way, you can take one of several beautiful routes to Billings, a couple of
which are Beartooth Pass and Chief Joseph Scenic Highway, getting to Billings just in time to enjoy the down town party the city of Billings is putting on. If you all would be so kind as to forward this e-mail on along with our registration form and information to all your Chapter Directors, so they all can forward onto their members and have a chance to enjoy these awesome 10
days with other GWRRA friends it would be much appreciated.
We are getting really excited to host all our GWRRA Friends out West and make sure everyone
that joins us knows what Western Hospitality is all about.
SEE YOU OUT WEST PARTNER ! ! ! ! ! AND RIDE SAFE
Rich and Dalene Goetz, Wy District Directors
7033 Redrock Drive, Gillette WY 82716
307-682-7900 H, 307-680-8143 R, 307-660-0986 D, [email protected]
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Springs Wings— For Sale!!
1. A Garmin ZUMO 550 with bike and car mount including the antenna for XM, traffic, and weather.
$200 OBO.
. Complete set of Gerbing heated clothing Size XL. Pants, jacket,
gloves and socks. Cost new over $700,
asking $400 OBO.
Contact Ralph Clayton -229-2050 or
[email protected]
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Springs Wings— For Sale!!
$21,900
2006 Honda Gold Wing Trike
Champion Conversion
26,000 miles
Hitch with matching carpeted trailer
C.B, Radio, and Magellan navigation system, cruise control
Good tires, Chrome wheels
Running boards, adjustable windshield, and running lights
Passenger armrests and 2 helmets with driver to passenger intercom.
Cal Paplow
[email protected]
303-452-5758
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GOOFY
Goofy is awarded to one Chapter
member who has done the goofiest thing
since the last meeting. Goofy gets to
spend the next month with that person.
The person receiving Goofy must add or
attach something that represents their
“goofy” stunt.
Members, be on the look out for someone
pulling a Goofy.
Newsletter Editor
4165 Blaney Rd E
Peyton, CO 80831
[email protected]
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