Jul 2015 - GWTA

GWTA
Nebraska
Chapter A
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July 2015 Newsletter
July Dinner Rides
Come Ride, Eat, and Play With the A-Team
Region C Director
Judy Schaefer
[email protected]
Nebraska State Director
Peggy Hakanson
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Chapter A Directors
Jim & Karen Durand
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Chapter Secretary
Mark Holling
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Chapter Treasurer
Mike Brush
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Education and Retention
Carol Brush
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Dinner Ride Coordinator
Lynnette Stowell
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Mark Holling
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Chapter A Web Master
Barb Wright-Kennedy
[email protected]
Rider Education - Vacant
Ride Coordinator - Vacant
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CONTENTS
Chapter Director’s Words of Wisdom……..…2
GWTA News……………………………........3
Meeting Minutes……………………………...4
Announcements…............................................5
Region C Rally….............................................6
Mit’s Motorcycle Musings………….............23
States Ranked by MC Ownership……….......24
Bike Buzz …….….…………...……………..29
Classifieds………………………….….…….30
Rides………………………………………...31
Meet at the NW or SW spot @ 6 PM.
|NW: Cubby’s @ 680 & Irvington | SW: Dept. of Roads @ 108th & I|
7-1
Business Meeting
Millard Library 6:45 PM
7-4
7-8
Parkers’ BBQ (SW)
Highway 63 & 6
Ashland, NE
402 728-5266
7-13 to 15
7-22
GOLD RUSH!!
Wooden Windmill (NW)
1155 S Broad
Fremont, NE
402 727-4444
7-29
Nifty-Fifties (NW)
1743 E Military
Fremont, NE
402 721-3750
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Saturday 9AM @ Dillon Brothers coffee and Destination
Friendship
Sundays 9AM @ Golden Corral, 1511 Gregg Road West,
Bellevue – Emergency Breakfast
Upcoming GWTA Events
July 9 – IA TA State Campout, Creston, IA
July 13-16 – GWTA Gold Rush XXVIII, “Get Your
Kicks on Route 66”, Albuquerque, NM
Chapter Directors’ Words of Wisdom
We all, to some degree, take technology for granted. Everyone has a cell phone and email, and half a dozen
other ways to stay in contact with people. CB’s on motorcycles are almost like an 8-track player (don’t laugh,
Jim has one on one of his bikes). We rely on cell phones for so many things besides using as a phone. Making
telephone calls is probably one of the worst things a cell phone does. But we have them and use them all the
time. But what about when you can’t?
I went to lunch with a girlfriend the other day, and when I came home, Jim was out. I figured he was on a
motorcycle, since one was missing. I had a pretty good idea which way he went. But I didn’t know if he just left
or had been gone for several hours (my lunches with girlfriends tend to last until almost dinner time). If he had
just left, calling his cell phone would result in an unanswered call. What I was worried about was that he had
been gone for several hours, and had an accident or other situation where he couldn’t call me. I worry about that
a lot, even when he’s in the car, not just motorcycles. I know he also worries about me when I drive (not that
I’m a bad driver, am I?). He asks me to call when I get somewhere on a snowy day, or call when I’m leaving, so
he knows when to expect me. But when the weather’s nice and the road calls, a phone call or a note might not
be the first thing on your mind.
When pilots go for a flight, they must file a flight plan. As a motorcyclist, do you always file a ride plan? I
would say that 90% of the time Jim and I ride together, but that other 10%, he’s alone. I don’t worry about us
when we’re together, but we really should do a better job about leaving some word about what we’re doing and
where we’re going. We have taken care of finances and funeral plans, but I’m going to make a better effort to
leave a note when we go off on the bike. Technology is great, but a simple, old-school idea like paper and
pencil might be a life saver. I hope you will never have cause to have your loved ones need that information, but
I hope you will file a “ride plan” in the future.
Ride Safe
Jim and Karen Durand
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GWTA News
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Chapter Z Great Escape. August 21 – 23. Brainerd, MN.
Nebraska Friendship Campout 2015 – August 28 – 30. Mormon Island, Grand Island, NE.
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Meeting Minutes
GWTA Chapter A
Meeting Minutes
Omaha Public Library-Millard Branch
June 3, 2015
The meeting was called to order by Chapter Director Karen Durand. There were 14 members present. Two
members wandered in late and missed the gifts of a $100 bill which were handed out by a mysterious stranger.
May’s meeting minutes were included in the June newsletter. A motion to accept the meeting minutes as
published was made, seconded and passed.
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Mike Brush. We still have money and Mike will provide a formal
update next month once he deposits the fistfuls of cash people were handing him from past 50/50 events. A
motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the report.
Old Business:
 Karen reviewed some of the planned activities. Sounds like a great kickoff to a great season.
o June 1 thru 30 - NE TA Grand Tour
o June 12th thru 13th – Region C Rally, “Meet You At The Fair” Grinnell, Iowa
o July 13-16 – Gold Rush XXVIII, Albuquerque, NM. Sign up by June 1st to avoid fare increase.
o Movie Night at the Brush’s sometime in August or September. Mike/Carol are making the
arrangements. Mike mentioned the movie, “Vanishing Point”. His thinking is a motorcycle movie
and a car movie (how about American Graffiti?)
New Business:
 Hard Rock Casino, Sioux City, Iowa Ride. We spent some time discussing this ride which we are doing in
place of a Fun Run.
o Ride will be on Saturday, August 15th.
o Depart from NW spot at 2:00 PM.
o Bump is preparing a flyer.
o Some folks may want to spend the night and have breakfast Sunday AM before heading home.
Others can leave when they run out of money.
 5 of us took a field trip Saturday, May 30th, to Rod’s Powersports in Lincoln to test ride the flavors of
GL1800s – Goldwing, FB6 & Valkyrie. We rode in some of that 0% precipitation and it was cool. Of
course, on the way home, it turned sunny and nice. Was still nice to get out.
 Michael Sullivan passed on the word from Julie that we have 45 fb followers and 35 are non-members so
we do have some interest out there. She is suggesting more events posted to keep up interest.
Karen closed the meeting. We held a 50/50 drawing which somebody won.
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Announcements
10 THINGS TO BRING ON EVERY RIDE:
Celebrations
Birthdays
7-13
Jim Durand
7-17
Debbie Siepker
Anniversaries
7-7
Bob & Barb Kennedy
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1. An accurate tire gauge,
2. A tire inflation device
3. Personal conspicuity
4. Enhanced lighting
5. A technical motorcycle riding jacket
6. Technical riding pants
7. A tire repair kit
8. A decent tool kit
9. Duct tape
10. Your “A” game
Whitehorse Gear, News & Tips for Motorcycling
Enthusiasts, November 4, 2014.
Sad news from Minnesota
The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday in Minneapolis of a yeast infection
and traumatic complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities
turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack,
the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain
Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a
man who never knew how much he was kneaded.
Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but
his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not regarded as a very
smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite
being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and served
as a positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, three kids: John Dough,
Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also
survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 min.
If you smiled while reading this, please rise to the occasion and pass it on
to someone having a crumby day and kneading a lift.
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
We didn’t have the best or worst weather but everyone enjoyed themselves.
What would a rally be without a bike show?
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
The Winner and his bike
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
The “Husband” Calling Contest Was Fun
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Mike was too scared to come!
He’s hearing the ‘Call’
Will Dave respond?
He answers the ‘Call’
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Don’t get in his way!
In between planned activities of course we EAT!
“I’m coming dear”
The Winner!!!
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Our wonderful kitchen volunteers
Karen and JR Green worked the whole rally
Always time for 50/50
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
The King of the Fair Contest
Unknown (no kidding!) Talent Show!!!
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
XXXXXWARNINGXXXX
Parental Warning. The Swimsuit portion of the
contest should not be seen by minors with
impressionable minds. The site of these guys in
their swimsuits could cause permanent damage
XXXXYOU HAVE BEEN WARNEDXXXX
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Note the pink 2 piece bikini on the dog!!
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Final Chance to Plead Their Case!
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
After a tough contest the winner is….
King Duck!
The Contestants for King of the Fair – no wonder
we revolted against royalty!
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
All Bow to the King!
Some folks RV’d it
The Singing Cowboy entertained at the banquet
Fair Royalty!
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Dave loves Denise’ dog named…wait for
it…HARLEY!!!
Riders tested their skills on the On-Bike Games
The Master of Ceremonies kept things going safely
Almost got it!
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Not this time…
Looks like she has it!
That’s more like it
Oops
She caught 3 of them
The pool cue grip
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
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“C You At The Fair” – Region C Rally – Grinnell, IA June 12 &13
Well, that was 2015’s Region C Rally. A good time and we stopped at Freedom Rock on the way home.
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Mit’s Motorcycle Musings
My Limericks
There once was a dog and a cat,
One was skinny, the other quite fat,
Little doggie was quicker, but the kitty was thicker,
So on little doggie he sat.
There once was a fellow named Dint,
Accused of robbing a mint,
Dint said he di’n’t do it, and the Judge said he knew it,
With evidence in doubt, the Judge threw the case out,
Said he had to rule that Dint di’n’t.
There once was a Captain named Ace,
Found a wormhole out in deep space,
Said, “I’m going through it!” & proceeded to do it,
But the hole strung him thin, as it sucked him right in,
And he never returned to home base.
There once was a fellow named Ted,
A cowboy by trade, it’s been said,
Made the cattle skedaddle, and died in the saddle,
Or so his tombstone read.
There once was a guy tall and handsome,
Who advertised various Brands, some,
But his lady, named Lil, told him she'd had her fill,
Left with half of his money, and then some.
There once was a quartet of females,
Who never quite managed their emails,
But their telephone calls, and their trips to the malls,
Kept them busy 'til Younkers had sales.
She has no time, to make it rhyme,
Or at least that's what Trudy said,
Though Norwegian she be,
From across the sea,
Henrik Ibsen, in sorrow, hangs his head.
When us gets up from a nap,
We find what we need is a lap,
But there's no one else here, to help sooth our fear,
So we have to settle for Pappy
©2014 (some written earlier, but time frame not retained)
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Member Content
50 States Ranked for Highest Motorcycle
Ownership: You Won't Guess Who's No. 2
By Blake Bos | February 16, 2014, The Motley Fool,
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/02/16/50-states-ranked-for-highest-motorcycle-ownership.aspx
As of the most recent report by the Department of Transportation, there were 8,410,255 motorcycles registered in the United
States by private citizens and commercial organizations in 2011. To put this staggering number into perspective, out of every 36
people you meet in the U.S., one of them probably has a motorcycle. For ranking purposes, we won't be looking at total bikes in
a state, but rather people per motorcycle (the lower the number, the more common bikes are). So what states in America have
the most die-hard moto-enthusiasts?
3. Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain -- Iowa
Iowa is now home to the production of the famous Indian motorcycle. Image: WikiCommons
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Member Content
Iowa comes in third with 18 people for every motorcycle, beating the national average by 50%. In 2011 the state had 172,929
motorcycles registered, representing 2.1% of all motorcycles in America. Iowa is also home to production of Polaris' (NYSE:
PII ) Victory and Indian brands, and has the famous Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally. This Midwest state's wide-open spaces make
for a perfect landscape for Polaris' and Harley-Davidson's (NYSE: HOG ) famous cruisers.
2. Live free or die -- New Hampshire
The 90-year-old Laconia Motorcycle Week. Image: WikiCommons
New Hampshire comes in second with 17 people for every motorcycle beating the national average by 53%. In 2011 the state
had 79,266 motorcycles registered, representing 0.94% of all motorcycles in America. New Hampshire also happens to be one
of 31 states without a mandatory helmet law.
The state is also home to Laconia Motorcycle Week, which dates back to the early 1900s and is one of the country’s oldest
rallies. Some sources quote attendance as high 300,000-400,000 bikers for this rally, and it is frequently ranked as one of the
best rallies in the country.
The combination of no helmets, great natural terrain, and the famous Laconia Motorcycle Week make New Hampshire a top
spot for motorcycle enthusiasts.
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1. Under God the people rule -- South Dakota
416,272 riders made their way to Sturgis in 2011. Image: WikiCommons
South Dakota comes in first with 12 people for every motorcycle beating the national average by 66%. In 2011 the state had
69,284 motorcycles registered, representing 0.82% of all motorcycles in America. South Dakota is famous for the Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally, which attracted 467,338 riders in 2013.
With 77% of surveyed riders riding a Harley-Davidson, this event is crucial for Harley to not only show off its newest products,
but also to monitor its core customer. Investors in Polaris and Harley Davidson would do well to monitor how their brand's
present themselves at Sturgis to see if they're gaining market share or losing it.
Since South Dakota hosts the country's largest motorcycle rally and has a small population, it's no surprise this rather thinly
populated state takes the No. 1 spot.
Wrapping up the 50 top states
In 2011 the Department of Transportation began more accurately collecting data for states, so for the first time motorcycle
enthusiasts can truly see in which states they have the greatest chance of passing by a fellow rider. For the motorcycle
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companies this data gives them valuable information on where they can most easily reach the greatest amount of riders and
customers.
Rank
State
# Bikes
Population
People per bike
1
South Dakota
69,284
816,598
12
2
New Hampshire
79,266
1,316,807
17
3
Iowa
173,929
3,050,202
18
4
Wisconsin
317,276
5,691,659
18
5
Wyoming
30,351
564,554
19
6
North Dakota
32,654
674,629
21
7
Vermont
30,070
625,909
21
8
Montana
46,996
990,958
21
9
Minnesota
240,288
5,310,658
22
10
Alaska
30,983
714,146
23
11
Idaho
62,576
1,571,102
25
12
Maine
50,318
1,327,379
26
13
New Jersey
330,470
8,799,593
27
14
Colorado
173,120
5,047,692
29
15
Delaware
30,494
899,792
30
16
Ohio
390,494
11,537,968
30
17
Oklahoma
127,140
3,760,184
30
18
Washington
220,856
6,742,950
31
19
Pennsylvania
404,164
12,717,722
31
20
Indiana
204,402
6,490,622
32
21
New Mexico
64,863
2,065,913
32
22
Rhode Island
32,989
1,052,528
32
23
Michigan
308,338
9,877,143
32
24
Florida
574,176
18,838,613
33
25
West Virginia
56,210
1,854,368
33
26
Kansas
81,354
2,859,143
35
27
Oregon
108,313
3,838,332
35
28
Nebraska
51,371
1,830,141
36
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Rank
State
# Bikes
Population
People per bike
29
Arizona
178,890
6,413,158
36
30
Connecticut
97,960
3,575,498
36
31
Illinois
350,193
12,841,980
37
32
Alabama
127,255
4,785,401
38
33
Tennessee
168,408
6,357,436
38
34
Arkansas
76,293
2,921,588
38
35
Nevada
68,951
2,704,283
39
36
Virginia
195,722
8,023,953
41
37
Massachusetts
159,000
6,555,466
41
38
Missouri
140,936
5,995,715
43
39
North Carolina
223,209
9,560,234
43
40
South Carolina
107,864
4,637,106
43
41
Kentucky
98,475
4,347,223
44
42
Hawaii
30,098
1,363,359
45
43
California
801,803
37,338,198
47
44
Utah
59,355
2,775,479
47
45
Maryland
120,069
5,785,681
48
46
Georgia
199,586
9,712,157
49
47
New York
345,816
19,395,206
56
48
Texas
438,551
25,253,466
58
49
Louisiana
67,486
4,545,343
67
50
Mississippi
28,067
2,970,072
106
51
Dist. of Col.
3,523
604,912
172
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As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the
lowest bidder.– John Glenn
You know you're a redneck if your home has wheels and your car doesn't.– Jeff Foxworthy
If God had intended us to fly he would have made it easier to get to the airport– Jonathan Winters
Home cooking. Where many a man thinks his wife is.– Jimmy Durante
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Bike Buzz – News, Rumors, Innuendo, Gossip, etc.
MCC News – June 2015
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Classifieds
Tel-Con
Complete Remodeling Service
Chapter A’s 2013 Charity
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Basements
Tile Work
Decks
Countertops
Custom Cabinets
Dave Telford
General Contractor
Phone 699-1964
[email protected]
2114 S 88th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
Programs and Services
 Kid’s Café
 Backpack Program
 Food for Seniors
 Mobile Pantry
 Fresh Produce
 SNAP
10526 J. St.
Omaha, NE 68127
402 331-1213
http://www.omahafoodbank.org
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