January - Chapter P

January
2007
www.chapterp.org
Monthly Meeting - 2nd Monday - 7:00 p.m. Cotton Eyed Joe’s Barbecue 715 Morentz, Claremore, Oklahoma
Friday Night Dinner Ride leaves Claremore’s Atwoods - 7:00 p.m.
Chapter Director: 747-9281
Bill & Pam Denny
[email protected]
Assistant Chapter Director: Ken & Gretchen Diedrich
343-0117 [email protected]
Treasurer: 371-5125
Frank & Mayumi Thurston
[email protected]
Rider Educators: 357-3654
Dale & Dovie Ryan
[email protected]
Chapter Couple: 862-3730
Virgil &Kathy Dupee
[email protected]
Ride Coordinators:
225-7077
Ray & Connie Lee
[email protected]
Newsletter/Web: 272-2170 Jeff & Sharalee Savage
[email protected]
Membership Enhancement: Cliff & Fern Smith
825-9223 [email protected]
Scrapbook Coordinator: 789-3328 Liz Nelson
[email protected]
Campout Coordinator: 272-9055 Rick & Robin Greninger
[email protected]
Hospitality Coordinator: 341-7902
Jim & Sherry George
[email protected]
ContingencyPrizesCoordinator: Larry & Beth Jensen
835-8859
[email protected]
Special Events Coordinators:Jim & Phyllis Buffo
825-2624
[email protected]
Dave & Wanda Jones
341-0947
[email protected]
Dave & Cheryl Ward
476-6609
[email protected]
READY FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF
RIDING AND FUN?
Happy New Year and welcome Chapter P members
and friends to 2007, can you believe it? How time flies
when you’re having FUN with Chapter P.
We would like to thank Liz and her staff for a great
2006, we think the concept of ride and eat was taken to a
whole new level and we had a lot of fun activities, too.
We are looking forward to being your chapter directors this year and together with our great staff we will
plan a jam-packed year of rides and activities. We welcome ideas and suggestions of things you would like to
do this year, whether it be ride destinations, places to eat,
or events we could all attend. The best way to have the
most fun is to get involved. We are looking forward to
another great year.
Ride often, have fun, be safe,
Bill & Pam
Chapter Directors
January
Birthdays
3
Gary Berry
7
Larry Jensen
11
Doyle Woods
20
Diane Wood
22
Ryan Caulley
31
Larry Eitelman
Anniversaries
1
Dave & Cheryl Ward
13
Dave & Wanda Jones
22
Virgil &Kathy Dupee
23
Joe & Jann Drehobl
Dinner Rides
January
5
Pepper’s Grill
Claremore
12
El Miguay
Claremore
19
McAlister’s
Owasso
26
Ron’s Hamburgers
Claremore
February
2
El Jalapeno
Collinsville
9
Jason’s Deli
Tulsa
16
Spaghetti Warehouse
Tulsa
CHAPTER P RIDER EDUCATION
I would like to say how very honored and pleased I am to be asked to be part of the
Chapter P Rider Education Program. It is the rider education program that promotes the concepts that safe riding habits be taken seriously.
As many before me have clearly stated, safety begins with education. I am reminded, of this fact: each time I participate in one of our adventures of how important it
is to ride safe.
We take pride in being part of GWRRA and pride of our Goldwings. We show our
pride each day by the way we maintain and operate our bikes. But the most important pride is how safely we ride. My goal for 2007 will be to get as many members (including myself and co-rider)
involved in the various Rider Education Level Programs so that Chapter P can
become the best educated and safest riders in Oklahoma.
With your help and support I know this goal can be obtained.
Tire Pressure
By James R. Davis
As we are now into the colder months of the year I thought it appropriate to post a
reminder about tire pressures and the effect of temperature on same.
Stamped on the outside of many of your tires is a recommended tire pressure range
(at least an upper limit). For longest tire life it is my recommendation that you
strive to keep them at the higher limit of those recommendations (regardless of
what your motorcycle owner’s manual might say to the contrary). Further, this
pressure should be determined while the tires are cold – meaning, have not been
used for couple of hours.
Time and outside temperature affect the pressure within your tires. It is NORMAL
for a tire to lose about 1 pound pre square inch (psi) per month. Outside temperatures affect your tire pressure far more profoundly. However, a tire’s pressure
can change by 1 psi for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature change. As
temperature goes so goes pressure.
For example, if a tire is found to have 38 psi on an 80 degree mid-summer day, it
could lose enough air to have an inflation pressure of 26 psi on a 20 degree day six
months later. This represents a loss of 6 psi over six months and an additional loss
of 6 psi due to the 60 degree temperature reduction.
At 26 psi, your tire is severely under inflated and dangerous!
There is nothing wrong with your tire if it behaves like this, of course. What is
being illustrated there is that you MUST check your tire pressure on a regular basis
(about once a week is reasonable) and to be particularly aware of it on cold days. (Source: The Master Strategy Group)
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The life and times of Bill & Pam Denny
Bill was born and raised in Tulsa, graduated from high school at Oklahoma Military Academy, now Rogers State College, right here in Claremore. He went to England while in the Air Force and married a local
lass (Pam), brought her home and they settled in Dallas where they lived for over 30 years. They have
only one son, Christopher Robin, who now lives in California. Bill bought his first Goldwing in 1990, a
beautiful pearl white SE. They joined GWRRA in 1990 and got involved with Chapter B in Dallas. In
2002 they moved to Tulsa, returning to the point of Bill’s beginning. He took a job with Bob Howard’s
Crown Auto working in the parts department. They found Chapter P to be active and fun to be around, so,
got involved. First as day ride coordinator, then Treasurer, then Rider Educators, then Assistant Chapter Directors, now Chapter Directors. In October 2004 he replaced the 1990 Wing (showing more than
117,000 miles) with a new ‘05 bright silver GL1800. Pam is very involved with Sooner Golden Retriever
Rescue. She will help you adopt a Golden Retriever in a heartbeat. The Dennys have bought 8 acres on
Hwy 20, just 5 miles east of Claremore, and are planning to build a home this year (more room for more
dogs).
Supporting community needs has been designated a priority by Chapter P. Chapter P is
continuing the support of the Manger Project. All members are encouraged to bring baby
goods (diapers, diaper wipes, peanut butter, baby food, formula, etc.) and other goods a
growing family needs. Please bring items to each meeting. A cash donation basket will also
be available at the meeting. Thank you in advance for giving a hand up to others in need.
Calendar OF EVENTS
JANUARY 2007
(1) New Years at Ryan’s 21st and Garnett in Tulsa. Starts when they open at 11:00
(14) Chapter P Day Ride
(20) Chapter P Game Night - Ron & Diane Wood - Inola - 4:00
(27-28) Kansas Mid-Winter Rendezvous - Pittsburg, Kansas
(27) Ride Oklahoma Banquet - Del City Community Center
FEBRUARY 2007
(4) Scrapbooking with Liz - 1:00
(17) Chapter “G” Slumber Party at Wah-sha-she Girl Scout Camp next to Woolaroc.
(24) All Chapter Game Night - Chelsea - 5:00
MARCH 2007
(3) Camp In - Cushing
(4) Chapter E Anniversary Meeting at the Bixby Community Center
(10) Horizon Program - Stillwater
(10) The X Chapter Anniversary - Pajama Breakfast “X Rated” - Stillwater Expo Center
(17) CPR/First Aid - RSU, Claremore - 8-5
(17) Chapter “G” Detweillers Amish Dinner Ride
(22-24) Region H Rally
April 2007
(12-14) Louisiana District Rally - Lafayette, LA
(13-14) Camp Out & Poker Run - Houston, MO
(20-21) Oklahoma “Spring Fling Campout” - Okmulgee Red Oak Area
(28) Chapter “G” Lambert’s Ride
May 2007
(4-6) Chapter “G” Birch Lake Campout - Barnsdall, OK
(6) IV Annual Crappie Memorial Pig Trail Ride. Big Jakes in Van Buren Ark.
(10-12) Arkansas District Rally - Hot Springs, AR
(17-19) Texas District Rally - Wichita Falls, TX
JUNE 2007
(9) Girly Girl & Studly Stud Ride
July 2007
(4-7) Wing Ding - Billings, Montana
August 2007
(11) Chapter E Bug Gut Ride - Stillwater
(19) Chapter P Anniversary
SEPTEMBER 2007
(7-9) Chapter “G” Ft. Gibson Lake Memorial Campout
(15) Chapter W Anniversary - Red Rock Canyon - Hinton
(16) Chapter “E” “Big Feed” Tall Chief Cove - Skiatook Lake
(21-23) Kansas District Rally - Abilene, KS
October 2007
(4-6) Oklahoma District Rally
(14) Chapter G Anniversary
(19-21) Chapter P Fall Foliage Ride
(27-28) Chapter “E” Fall Foliage Ride - Mena, Arkansas
November 2007
(2-3) Chapter “P” 12th. Annual Crock Pot Campout at Natural Falls State Park
December 2007
(8) Chapter P Christmas Party
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Birthday
Larry Jensen
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Day Ride
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Tuesday
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New Year’s Day
Anniversary
Dave & Cheryl Ward
New Years at Ryan’s
21st and Garnett Tulsa
11:00 a.m.
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Chapter P Meeting
Cotton Eyed Joes
7:00 p.m
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Martin Luther
King Jr.’s Birthday
22
Birthday
Ryan Caulley
Wednesday
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Chapter G
Bartlesville
Montana Mike’s
7:00 p.m.
Birthday
Gary Berry
Thursday
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Rendezvous
Pittsburg, KS
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Chapter E
Tulsa
Golden Corral
21st & Memorial
7:00 p.m.
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Dinner Ride
Pepper’s Grill
Claremore
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Birthday
Doyle Woods
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Anniversary
Joe & Jann Drehobl
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Dinner Ride
El Miguay Mexican
Claremore
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Anniversary
Dave & Wanda Jones
End of Year Closing
Stillwater
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Birthday
Diane Wood
Game Night
Ron & Diane Wood
Inola
4:00 p.m.
Dinner Ride
McAlister’s
Owasso
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Dinner Ride
Ron’s Hamburgers
Claremore
Kansas Mid-Winter
Rendezvous
Pittsburg, KS
Ride Oklahoma
Banquet
Del City
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Birthday
Larry Eitelman
Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m.
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Saturday
Newsletter Deadline
Anniversary
Virgil & Kathy Dupee
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Kansas Mid-Winter
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Scrapbooking with Liz
1:00 p.m.
Birthday
Jann Drehobl
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Chapter G
Bartlesville
Montana Mike’s
7:00 p.m.
Birthday
Dick Brown
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Chapter P Meeting
Cotton Eyed Joes
7:00 p.m
Birthday
Gretchen Diedrich
Johnny Bussey
President’s Day
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Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m.
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Chapter E
Tulsa
Golden Corral
21st & Memorial
7:00 p.m.
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Birthday
Chuck Stephenson
Anniversary
Ron & Meredith Lessley
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Birthday
Kevin Walker
Jean McDowell
Valentine’s Day
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Anniversary
Alan & Cathi Keith
Anniversary
Johnny & Kathey Bussey
Jon & Glenda Pyles
Ash Wednesday
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Groundhog Day
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Dinner Ride
El Jalapeno
Collinsville
Birthday
Linda Stevens
Newsletter Deadline
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Saturday
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Birthday
Marilyn Lundblade
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Dinner Ride
Jason’s Deli
61st & Memorial
Tulsa
Birthday
Wayne McElmurry
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Dinner Ride
Spaghetti Warehouse
Tulsa
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Dinner Ride
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Birthday
Kathey Bussey
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Chapter G Slumber
Party Wah-sha-she
Girl Scout Camp
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All Chapters
Game Night
Chelsea
5:00 p.m.