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GWRRAOhio District Great Lakes Region D
Volume 19.09 May 2005 Newsletter Editor Cris Hauser
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GWRRA Officers
Chapter DirectorsTim & Anita Kendrick
513-829-7163
Chapter Staff 2005Chapter Director
im & Anita Kendrick
Asst. Chapter Director
Birthday Coordinatorrenda Pennigton
Chapter Conciergeiane Hart
Chapter Coupleud & Peggy Smith
Chapter Sheriffred Hicks
Goodiesary & Donna Kuchera
Historianim Pennington
Membership Enhancementick & Bobbie Harlessarl & Cris Hauser
Pins/Patchesom & Barb Burns
Rally Coordinatoralt Halt
Ride Coordinatorseff & Becky Weddleoy & Sheli Williams
Rider Educator & MADom Runck
Scrap/Picture Bookecky Weddle
Special Eventsich & Linda Elsen
Sunshineauline Boderone
Treasurerat Runck
Watering Holeoy & Kathy Richard
Ways & Meansetty Royse
Webmasterim Kendrick
Web Sitewww.qcwr.org
Submit articles to:[email protected]
xecutive Director Region D Directorike Wright Tom & Sandy Taggart1423 N. 11th Avenue P.O. Box 119hoenix, AZ 85027 Buchtel, Oh 45716-001902-581-8500 [email protected] [email protected]
hio Dist. Director Ohio Asst. Dist. Dir.oger & Penny Hurley Dave & Kathy King01 south View Lane 3258 Sienna Dr.est Milton, Oh 45383 Cincinnati, Oh 45251
37-689-4443 [email protected] [email protected]
Spring Fling has come and goneNow is the time to start planning
For the Ohio Rally in June.We will be there, will you?
Pre-Registration Deadline is June 7th.
Let the fun Continue!
Inside QCWR News!
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Chapter L meets the 3rd Wednesday ofeach month at the Lakeridge
Conference Center, 7118 Pippin Road,Cincinnati, Ohio at 7:30 p.m.
Tidbits from Tim
Hello everyone. It looks likeMother Nature is finally gettingher temperature regulated. Do you think the coolweather was compensating for a hot flash?Speaking of Mothers… I hope everyoneremembered to celebrate Mothers Day with familyand friends. Mothers Day is certainly a day tocount our blessings for those very special peoplethat seem to take care of everything.
On to Gold Wing news…I am glad to hear everyonemade it back from the Tennessee Rally without anymajor mishaps. The weather was a littleunseasonable but, none the less, the true spirit ofGWRRA lives in friends having fun, safely, andmaybe learning a bit or two in the mean time. Anitaand I were very sorry to miss the ride as I wasworking that weekend. We are hoping to be therenext year.
Our next big ride is Memorial Day. Jeff and BeckyWeddle have a great ride planned for this extendedweekend. Beautiful scenery, good food andfriends, doesn’t get much better. We won’t be backlong before we will be heading to Ashland for theOhio Buckeye Rally. Chapter L will provide gatesecurity on Friday from 7:30 AM-11: 30 AM. We’llhave sign up sheets at the May meeting for this.Anita and I plan to camp at the rally site this year sowe can stay close to the action. We are lookingforward to the rally as it is always a great time. Iknow that our state staff has been working veryhard to make things a huge success.
The latest news from GWRRA NationalHeadquarters is that Donald Brock has beennamed the new Executive Director effective May16. Mr. Brock has a long history in the GWRRAorganization and we are looking forward to hismany years of experience as he begins his tenureas our organizational leader.
Well that is all I have for now. We hope to see allof you at or May meeting.
Ride safe…Tim Kendrick
Notes from Mrs. TApril showers bring May flowers…. Well I amwaiting for the sun to come back out for thoseflowers to grow. Wonder what you get with Aprilsnow? Well the good news is that everyone madeit back from Spring Fling safely. I think theyneeded some defrosting but everyone was okay. Iam so looking forward to some warmer weather sowe can actually get in someriding. Don’t forget Mother Daythis month.
For those of you lucky enoughto still have your mom around,make sure she knows how special she is to you.And for those of you whose mothers have left thisworld they will know your thoughts and prayers arethere for them. (Oh yeah, husbands I know she isnot your mom but those children she had for youmake this day very special) Don’t forget toacknowledge this your life will be much better if youdo.
Hope everyone will be able to make our meetingthis month…and just maybe it will beon bikes! I will sign off for now.Take care…. Mrs. “T”
Anita
Pins & PatchesHi Everyone! L Yes, we are happy to announcesome new additions to Pins & Patches this month.The first arrival is a Chapter L shirt whichcommemorates our 20 year anniversary. The T-shirt comes in blue and features a logo that wasdesigned by our very own Jim Pennington. Itcomes in a wide range of sizes, which we will haveon display at our next meeting.
My personal favorite is the middle child who is alightweight jacket. The jacket is fleece lined andcomes in 6 different colors. It especially looks nicein royal blue with the L Yes logo on it. Last to arriveis a button down shirt in a new color called chino. Itcan be ordered in both men and ladies sizes.
Be sure to stop at our displaytable and we will be glad tointroduce you to the triplets.Hope to see everyone atMay’s meeting.
Tom & Barb Burns
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RALLIES AND CONCIERGE
The lid was blown off the rally season with theTennessee Spring Fling. Reliable sources havereported that the weather was not very good forriding but was just fine for rallying and/or justhaving fun. Last year it was 85 degrees, but thisyear brought bone chilling riding conditions andeven snow. Why is this? Several scientists believewe are on the brink of a new ice age. There isevidence of glacier advancements on a worldwidescale, and increased volcanism in many places.About eighty percent of all volcanism is under watercausing ocean warming. Ocean temperaturesjumped 10 to 18 degrees just prior to the last iceage, and are increasing today. This oceanwarming leads to increased evaporation, whichcauses increased storms, flooding and blizzards. Itis the added moisture and snowfall that triggers anew ice age. More snow on the groundperpetuates itself by reflecting solar radiation backinto space, while steadily lowering thetemperatures. Another signal is that the Earth’smagnetic field has weakened by 10 per cent in thelast 150 years, and could actually reverse itself, justas it has many times in history. According toscience writer Robert W. Felix and others, thetransition between a warm period and the followingice age can occur in as little as ten years.
The summer of 2004 was one of the coldest onrecord. In several northern states, it was thecoldest. On the plus side, we can apparently lookforward to more comfortable summers in years tocome, especially those who expect to be doingmore work around the house. More days of rainshould mean more days to kick back, relax andresume retirement. When we are of a mind to getout and ride between the storms, we should be ableto ride longer distances without needing as manybreaks. Even though we have only a few years leftbefore the food, beer, etc. runs out, we can surelyexpect that all but the last one or two will be reallygood ones.
At the time of this report, ten rooms remain on ourreservation for the Buckeye Rally. However, thegroup reservation will expire on May 7, about aweek ago as you read this. You may still be able tobook a room at the Amerihost, but it needs to beexpeditious. Plenty of rooms are still available forthe Wing Ding Rally.
MAY 20-22: INDIANA SPRING WARM UP Bloomington,IN., 4-H Fairgrounds
JUN 17-19: BUCKEYE “WINGS IN THE VALLEY”RALLY Ashland County Fairgrounds Ashland, OH.Amerihost Inn 419-281-8090
JUL 04-07: WING DING XXVII Fort Wayne, IN., QualityHotel (20 rooms) 260-484-7711 – “Chapter L of Ohio”Group
AUG 05-07: MICHIGAN RALLY Midland CountyFairgrounds Midland, MI.
AUG11-14: West Virginia RALLY Cedar LakesConference Ctr. Ripley, WV.
AUG 26-27: KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS BLASTRALLY Executive Inn Paducah, KY.
SEP 15-18: REGION D HILLBILLY HOOT CalhounCounty Fairgrounds Marshall/Battle Creek, MI.
SEP 22-24: WINGS OVER THE SMOKIESAsheville/Fletcher, N.C.
OCT 06-09: VIRGINIA RALLY IN THE VALLEY SalemCivic Center Salem, VA
Our revised rally schedule for 2005 has beenposted to the Chapter L web site (www.qcwr.org)and is also available as hard copy on our eventstable at the gatherings. Concierge information isalso available on the table. Thanks for pausing hereand we hope to see you at the nextgathering, if not elsewhere.
Walt (The Ground Hog) andDiane Hart
Rider Education &
Motorist AwarenessBy Tom Runck
Congratulations to thefollowing drivers whocompleted the Experienced
Rider Course at Scarlet Oaks on Saturday, April16th: David Heim, Tim Kendrick, Greg Hauck,Howard Ploegsma, Carl Hauser, Jim Beeber, JudyWyckoff, Marshall Goodman, and Mike Murdock.They had a beautiful day to ride and I thinkeveryone enjoyed the revised format of the classand especially the “no test” option. Thanks forstepping up to make sure that your skills are up-to-date and don’t forget to notify your insurancecompany about your completion of this class. Mostoffer some sort of discount for completing it.
For anyone interested in the Basic Rider Course(BRC), Cris Hauser has arranged for another class.The classroom instruction will be held onWednesday, August 24th and the range work on
Sat.-Sun., August 27-28. Get in touch with Cris ifyou are interested in taking this class.
I came across the following article that is veryrelevant to the beginning of riding season. It isabout Limits. As we begin to ride each year we notonly need to check out our bikes for wear and tearor changes but we need to make sure that we arein tip top shape too. What has changed about usover the long winter? Do we need to makechanges in how we ride or set new limits forourselves? Something to think about, for sure.
Limits by Jackie Vaughan
Everything in life has limits. When we were young,we had bedtimes that were far too early, especiallyon a summer night, or when something good wason TV. As we got older, curfews and thefrustrations of limited spending money chafed us.We were pretty much controlled by how often andhow long we could borrow the car. Still, westretched and broke the limits with only minorrepercussions.As riders we have limits, too, and these, unlikelegal limits such as speed and right-of-way, canonly be stretched so far before the consequencesbecome very dire indeed. These limits are ourpersonal limits, the limits of our machines, and thelimits of our environment. To ride safely, we mustknow these limits and ride within them. This wouldbe a fairly easy task if the limits were fixed andseparate. However, they are each highly variableand intertwined so that one can affect the others.
Personal limits change constantly. There are theslow, but perceptible signs of aging when we finallydon glasses that eventually give way to bifocalsand when hearing dims. As we reach the over-the-hill age of40, nightvisionbegins tolessen.With anyluck, skillandexperienceprovidecompensation.
Not even the ypersonal limitscan be imposefatigue or emocounter and phave unexpec
can produce terrifying reactions. Medicationsshould be carefully discussed with doctor andpharmacist before we ride. Getting all prescriptionsfilled at the same pharmacy lessens the chance ofa conflict or overdose not being spotted.Recreational drugs create dangers that should beobvious.
Over-the-counter drugs frequently pose problems.Almost every label on allergy medications carriesthe warning, "May cause drowsiness. Do notoperate heavy machinery while taking thismedication." By heavy machinery they don't meanbulldozers or tanks. They mean cars and trucksand motorcycles and riding lawnmowers andanything else where a drowsy, dizzy oruncoordinated operator could have an accident.Almost every skill needed to safely operate amotorcycle is affected by such medicines.
Even when we're at our physical best, ourmotorcycles pose limits. Obvious ones are type andpower. A fully loaded touring bike is not made toride over sand dunes at the beach, nor is a two-up125-cc bike safe on the interstate. Even the best-maintained bike is subject to routine wear and tear.New tires are slick until the mold release wears off.Cheap tires can offer poor traction under evenoptimum conditions. Brake pads wear. A poorlycared for bike is two-wheeled disaster.
Even when our bikes and we are in tip-topcondition, the environment can sharply define ourlimits. A twisty back road is a joy on a warmsunshiny day. The same road on a cold, wet nightis a rider's nightmare. Cold can dull our reflexesand slow our reaction times. Numbed handsoperate controls more slowly and with lessfeedback, making full-braking stops less effective.Nature can brush a road with sand or mist it withrain or fog. Our only choice is to slow down and toavoid any sudden changes in speed or direction.We should never be so dumb that we don't realizeit is time to get off the road.
Our limits, the limits of our machines, and naturallimits, all combined in endless permutations, arepart of the challenge of motorcycling. Knowingthese limits and riding within them are part of theresponsibility of motorcycling. And that is part of thejoy of motorcycling. Copyright © 2000 by Jackie Vaughan.
GWRRA Ohio Rider EducationMonthly Activity Report - April
Other:Trike Course:
Talk at Chap. Mtg: 48Side Car:
Trailering/Tour Video:Trailer Course:
Co-Rider: 1Parking Lot Prac:
CPR: ERC: 9
First Aid: MRC:RSS:
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oung among us are immune to. We are all susceptible. These limitsd by physical conditions such astion or by medications, both over-therescription. New prescriptions canted side effects, and drug interactions
I hope to see you at our next meeting on May 18th.
Tom Runck, Chapter Ride EducatorMaster Tour Rider # 3605
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CChhaapptteerr TTrreeaassuurreerrBy Pat Runck
The infamous April showers turned into SNOWshowers and just in time for the ride home from theTennessee Rally. Glad to say that this year I wassnuggled on the couch in my family room. As muchas I love to ride, the thought of braving 40-degreetemperatures on the ride home just didn’t soundlike fun at all. Hope everyone had a good time andarrived home safely. There’s always next year…
As usual, the Tennessee Rally kept our attendancedown at our April meeting. With the beautiful 70+weather we enjoyed on April 20th, a lot of peoplewere wise to head down to Tennessee early. Wehad 48 people join us for what turned into a veryfun night. For some reason I just remember doinga lot of laughing and boy did that feel good. If youremember last year this time we were anticipatingthe arrival of the dreaded cicadas. Hard to believethat was a year ago.
Our lucky membership draw winner was BrendaPennington and she went home with $10.00 extrato spend at Spring Fling after she rang one of “L’sBells”. You just might be the winner this month ifyou drop your current GWRRA membership card inthe jar at the sign-in table. Speaking of lucky, thewinner of our traveling door prize was PaulineBoderone. Fred Meyer, our winner in February,brought it back filled with all kinds of neat stuffincluding a camera and film. Thanks, Fred, andcongratulations, Pauline!
Even though our attendance was down a bit, westill had plenty of door prizes to give away thanks tothe following people: Roy & Kathy Richard, BigeNapier, Jim & Brenda Pennington, Tom & PatRunck, Jack Elsen & Pauline Boderone, Sam &Donna Peterson, Bud Hensler, Andy & JanetAndrea and Fred Meyers. Thanks so much for yourgenerosity!
Thanks also to Fred Manning who was our officialfirst “deputy” on Fred Hick’s staff – passing the“bucket” to collect the donations from our meetingparticipants. Since Sheriff Hicks is traveling the USin his RV, we will be adding deputies to help withour monthly collections. Thanks to DeputyManning for stepping up to serve!
Don’t forget to bring in your non-perishable fooditems and also gently used or new clothing for ourChristmas in July collection. You get an extra doorprize ticket for bringing in something. Also, May is–01 month at Chapter L so that means that Anitaand the rest of the gals will be running the show at
our meeting on May 18th. It is sure to be a fun nightand I hope you plan to join us.
Don’t forget that May is also themonth we honor our mothers (May8th this year). U.S. presidentWoodrow Wilson signed aproclamation designating the second
Sunday in May as Mother’s Day on May 14, 1914.There is a tradition that calls for wearing carnationson Mother’s Day – a red one if one’s mother is aliveand white if she has died. Don’t forget to tell yourmom how much she means to you (if you arefortunate enough to still have her here) or if she isno longer alive, honor her memory in some waymeaningful to you. And…Happy Mother’s Day toall you moms out there!
I hope to see you at our –01 meeting on May 18th.Your donation of door prizes would be greatlyappreciated too. See you soon andremember…together we can have one “L” of agood time.
Take care,
PatTreasurer &Master Tour Rid
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MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp EEnnhhaanncceemmeennttThe Harless & Hauser Report
When you enter, sign in and please drop yourmembership card in the jar while you are at thesign-in table. Each month we giveaway $5.00,$10.00 or $15.00 to one lucky member, but youcan’t win if you don’t have a current GWRRAmembership card. That’s why you need to dropyour card in the jar for the drawing. If your card isdrawn from the jar you will be given the chance toring a bell to determine the prize amount you win.The winner for April was Brenda Pennington. Shewon $10.00. That's all you have to do. Your cardwill be returned to you by the end of the meeting. Ifwe run late we will have it at the sign-in table afterthe meeting.
Remember new members and visitors should feelcomfortable and welcomed by everyone so if yousee someone new or that has not been around forawhile say Howdy and show them that you are gladto see them.
If you have been to one of our meetings in the lasttwelve months, all Chapter L needs you to do ischeck off your name on the printed list. If you bringa guest, please have them fill out an informationsheet. We ask them to fill out this sheet so we canlearn a little more about them, and we can sendthem our newsletter.
RECRUITING-If you are not aware of it GWRRAhas a new recruiting offer. Each time you recruitsomeone his or her name and yours goes into adrum for a drawing. The Grand prize could be abrand new Honda Goldwing, Silverwing or
wholesale cash equivalent. Plus the recruitsqualify for the rewards program also. Yourmembership will be renewed one year for recruitingthree (3) new memberships. You can get up tothree renewals. Check out the Free Renewalprogram in the latest issue of Wing World.
If anyone who now receives the newsletter, byregular mail and would like to receive it by E-mail(this would save us a lot on our postage andcopying expenses). Just let us know at themembership sign-in table and give us your E-mailaddress.
Don’t forget to check your GWRRA membershipcard expiration date. So you don’t allow yourmembership to lapse. If you have access to theInternet it is very easy to renew on line day or night24/7. We also have membership forms available atthe meeting too. Make sure you carry them withyou – you never know when or where you maymeet your next GWRRA friend.
We hope to see you at our next regular Chapter L,gathering which will be our May 18th at 7:00 PM. atthe Lakeridge Conference Center. Contact Tim orAnita for information 513-829-7163.
Remember to always ride as though the otherguy cannot see you, chances are he doesn’t.
Rick & Bobbie Carl & Cris
CChhaapptteerr ““LL”” RRiiddee aanndd EEvveenntt CCaalleennddaarrThe Weddle & Williams Report
Hey wingers how are you? I cannot believe howfreaking cold it has been. We just broke anotherlow temperature this morning. What is up withthat? What about the weather for the SpringFling? It was the worst weather we have had inthe 5 years that Becky and I have been going.Let’s hope for brighter warmer weather for therest of the riding season. Speaking of riding,here we go.
• 1st of the month Dinner Ride was great. Wewould like to thank Rick & Bobbie for planningthe May 1st dinner at Riley’s’. The food wasgreat and the company is always the best. Ifyou can join us in June the ride will be on June5th and we’ll have more details and a sign-up atthe next Chapter L meeting.
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Upcoming Rides & Events:
1st of the month dinner ride in June will belead by Bud and Peggy Smith. It will be amystery dinner ride meeting at the MiamiPark-n-Ride at 3:00 with dinner at 5:00.Thanks Bud and Peg for covering forBecky and I. Saturday, May 14th E-2 Cruise-in meet 10 a.m. @ BobEvans on Colerain. After Cruise-in join Jeff & Becky for“Save Room for Dessert Ride”.
Sunday, May 15th. * Blessing of the Bikes… Leavingfrom Bob Evans on Colerain @10:00 AM. Call Hauser’sfor more information 851-0714
Sunday, May 15th *Day ride with Andy & Janet Andrea… Andy plans to leave the Miamitown Park & Ride on StRt. 128 at 1pm, so arrive early for the planning meeting.They’ll ride some beautiful back roads the end withdinner at Delaney’s around 5pm. If you plan to meet fordinner please let Andy & Janet know so reservation canbe made. Delaney’s is located on Stateline Road at StRt. 50.
Saturday, May 21st & 22nd Indiana Rally – Roy & KathyRichard are leading a ride to the Indian Rally. Leavingfrom Miamitown (St Rt. 128) Wendy's at 8:00 AM,Saturday, May 21 to ride to the fairgrounds inBloomington, Indiana. Return trip will be “On Your Own”contact Roy or Kathy for additional information (513-741-3548)
May 28th-30th Memorial Day Ride… The Weddle’sWeekend Ride is fast approaching, if you think you’ll beriding, be sure to contact Jeff or Becky for route info andaccommodations. I hear it is a great weekend and abeautiful way to start the summer ride season.
Saturday, June 11th X2 Treasure Hunt (fundraiser) meetat Bob Evans on Colerain @ 11a.m. – Carl Hauser
Sunday, June 12th “Trike Ride” with Roy & Kathy Richard- Leaving from Bob Evans on Colerain Avenue at11:00AM, for an afternoon ride (all bikes and trikes areinvited) - Roy and Kathy Richard (513-741-3548) June 17 – 19th Ohio Rally is fast approaching. Walt &Diane Hart have the Hotel info in process. Contact theHart’s for more info and be sure to pre-register. Saturday & Sunday July 30 & 31st plan to join Roy andSheli Williams in Chillicothe, OH. We are planning to see“Tecumseh”. Plan to leave on Saturday morning, ridingback roads to Chillicothe and checking in at the“Christopher Inn” around 2:30- 3pm. The cost will be$118.00 per couple for the outdoor drama, youraccommodations for the night and breakfast the nextday. Final reservations must be made by July 1st. We’llhave a signup sheet at the next meeting.
We still need a volunteer to schedule a ride onSaturday, June 25th. Your schedule shows a
“Weddle Day Ride”. This has been cancelled. TheWeddle’s are planning a trip to HONDA HOOT. Letus know if you might be interested in planning aday ride. This is a great opportunity for someonewho has never planned a ride and would like tojump in! There are plenty of experienced plannerswho would be happy to help!
Jeff & Becky Roy & Sheli
Gold Wing Recipe ReviewBy: Fred Meyers
Italian Meat Loaf
We all know that most pasta dishesare pretty quick to prepare. Just boil some noodlesand garnish them with any thing from olive oil tomeatballs. Well, speaking of meat, here is an Italianmeat loaf that is delicious and can be served with aside of pasta, garlic bread and vino.
1-10oz package chopped spinach1-10oz package frozen green peas1C Italian bread crumbs1/4C milk2# ground round1# sweet Italian sausage1 medium onion diced2 eggs, well beaten1T salt1/2t leaf basil, crumbled1/2t leaf thyme, crumbled1/2t ground nutmeg1/2c freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or the Kraftkind)1/2c pine nuts or shelled pistachios (or diced waterchestnuts)
Drain the thawed spinach; pick up in hands andsqueeze as dry as possible. Combine withbreadcrumbs, milk, beef, sausage, onion, eggs,salt, basil, thyme, nutmeg and cheese. Mix lightlywith hands or a wooden spoon until ingredients arejust blended. Fold in nuts and peas.Divide the mixture in half and gently pat into two10" long loaves on a cookie sheet or in a bakingdish. Don't pack tightly as this tends to make atough loaf.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1.5 hours, bastingfrequently with pan juices. Cool in pan, brushingoccasionally with pan juices.Extra loaf can be wrapped in foil and frozen for ameal later on.
Bon Appetit!
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MS-150WE NEED YOU
What is the MS-150? It is a two-day fully supported150-mile bike tour that begins with breakfast andentertainment at the brand new RobertsConference Center. The 2005 MS 150 is excited tooffer a 50 mile a day option for our friends who stillwant the challenge of a bike tour but aren't up to 75miles a day.
The "tour de farms" weaves through beautifulscenic farmland, backcountry woodlands and overseveral historic covered bridges on its way to theUniversity of Dayton where riders will stay overnightin spacious air-conditioned suites. The fun at UDwill include swimming, bowling, billiards, movies,handmade milk shakes, a raffle, and a live band!
After a hot breakfast on Sunday, in our private cafériders will head back to the Roberts ConferenceCenter for a family and community carnivalcomplete with cotton candy!
As in years past, GWRRA will be supporting theMS-150 with Safety. We man intersections andother potentially DANGEROUS spots on the routeto warn the riders of these dangers. This year thereare over 100 turns on the route and we need yourhelp manning the most dangerous ones. The eventstarts at 7:30 AM, with a mass exit from theRoberts Conference Center on Saturday July 9th.
The Roberts Conference Center is located on I-71& Rt. 68 at Exit 50. We will be spending the night atthe University of Dayton. Then will return to theRoberts Conference Center on Sunday July 10th. Ifyou can help us out on this weekend, or any part ofit, give me a call, (513- 851-0714) or e-mail([email protected]) we will find a spot for you.
Carl & Cris
CHAPTER L’s ERC is greatfun, and a great success.
by Judy WyckoffA-2 Chapter Educator
Chapter L sponsored an extremely successfulExperienced Rider Course (ERC) on Saturday,April 16, 2005. The nine participants were: DavidHeim, Tim Kendrick, Greg Hauck, HowardPloegsma, Carl Hauser, Jim Beeber, Martin Siegal,Marshall Goodman, and me.
I don’t believe we could possibly have had nicerweather! When I left home it was 37 degrees,
which is just a little cool, but the sun was shiningand it was a short ride, so it wasn’t bad at all. Thetemperature gradually rose to a beautiful 75degrees by the end of the afternoon.
On my way to the ERC, I stopped at McDonalds totop off my coffee and it seems that was a mistake.When I arrived at the Scarlet Oaks campus on EastKemper Road, most of the guys were already thereand when I took my first sip of my coffee, I wasimmediately told that I was not allowed to drink andride unless I brought enough to share. There wasalso some discussion about the lack of doughnuts.Al, one of our instructors, stated that this was thefirst GWRRA ERC he had taught, that didn’tprovide doughnuts. General consensus was thatthe Chapter Director dropped the ball on that one,but we didn’t hold it against Tim since he is still alittle new to the job. Wyn who was a rookie atteaching the ERC assisted Al. I think she did a nicejob for her first time.
We filled out all of our paperwork including thenecessary motorcycle endorsement on our drivers’licenses, proof of insurance, and the T-CLOCSinspection. I was so happy that when I washed mybike the day before I just happened to notice thatone of my headlights was out. Knowing that the1800 headlights burn out often I had a replacementin my trunk. I was able to get it changed with aphone call to Jim Pennington (thanks Jim). I wasso happy I noticed it was out. How embarrassingwould it be to show up to an ERC course with aheadlight out? I aired up the tires, had a full tank ofgas, and oil change a couple of weeks ago. I wasready. Don’t ya know it; my headlight was outagain the next morning. I’m not so sure theybelieved me when I said I had changed the bulb theday before. Carl and others worked with it. Itburned for awhile and then went out again for good.So much for my trying to be prepared.
We did our warm-up ride, weaving and turning,slow riding, pause and go, riding over a two by four,and riding with one hand (which by the way is agreat deal harder than you think). Riding down theroad with one hand is a piece of cake. Try theoffset cone weave with one hand. It is verychallenging.
We progressed to my nightmare, slow speed U-turns in a small space, AKA the box. I think I finallydid it one time. I love watching the riders do itseemingly effortlessly. Great job guys! Each time Itake the ERC I improve on that a great deal. I amimproving the head turn and am determined tomaster those slow speed turns! Later we moved onto higher speed turns where you could choose from
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three different turns, tight, medium, and fairly wide.You can add a little speed on those and I am muchmore comfortable on those.
Later in the day we progressed to working on quickstopping (close to a panic stop), swerving to eitherdirection on command, and starting into a curve,then imagining that there is an obstacle in our wayand having to do a quick stop. The emphasis therewas to make sure you straighten up your bikecompletely before stopping. That was one of myfavorite drills. Learning to stop after going into aturn is really important, and something that doesnot necessarily come naturally. If you don’tstraighten up that bike, there is a good chance youwill go down.
The new format of the ERC makes both the writtenand the riding tests optional. We gladly opted tonot take the tests and call it a day. And a great dayit was. I think we all learned some things that willhelp us improve our riding skills and be safer ridersout on the roads.
This is my third ERC and I highly recommend oneof these classes to all riders, and co-riders (theycan be taken two-up). You can never be too wellprepared.
Thanks Al and Wyn, and all you guys for a greatclass and a great day.
And remember, “Safety IsFor Life”.
Judy
Chapter Historian – Ohio Couple ofthe Year 2005
By Jim Pennington (and Brenda too)
Well, what happened last month? Seems that wewere really busy with my mother in the nursinghome and just didn’t get a newsletter article to Cris.Our apology … just couldn’t fit in the time.
Several members of Chapter L attended the SpringFling in Tennessee recently. We ran into many oldfriends from TN including Zearl & Jane Black, Sam& Nancy Winters, John & Louise Koty, Tom &Kathy Peck, Tom & Carolyn Jarrell and manyothers. We saw SW Ohio members everywhere,especially those from L, A-2, E-2, X-2 and ofcourse, the Ohio District Staff. Ohio District wonthe award for the most members registered fromout of Region N. Thanks Ohio members for
registering for the rally. It seemed like everyonehad fun, bought chrome or some other goodiesfrom the vendors and some even found a break inthe weather to have a ride or two. Everyone hadsome very drizzly times at the rally and a chilly; nomake that downright cold ride home. We need toreflect on some history here and some of the olderchapter members can remember some very cold,rainy, icy and otherwise unpleasant rides comingback from the Spring Fling. We’ve all made itthough and had something to talk about later!
We’ve lost another former member. The oldermembers of the chapter remember Ed Koch. Edhad been very sick with cancer for quite sometime.Ed lost his battle on Monday April 25, 2005.Several members gathered to pay their lastrespects to our friend Ed and to give a hug to hiswife Barb. Ed was an active rider until his illnessand enjoyed traveling. In 1994 we met up with theRich & Nancy Hesse group that included Ed andBarb up in New Hampshire. Ed had arrangedmotel rooms for us and I don’t think I’ve had amotel room for $36 a night before or after that trip.Ed was a terrific negotiator when it came tospending a few bucks on motels. Anyway, eventhough Ed gave up motorcycling, he did not forgethis friends. Chapter L used Ed’s business forembroidery work for our Chapter shirts untilrecently. I am sure a card would help Barb make itthrough this time. If you would care to send her acard, her address is: 20263 Alpine Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
Brenda is on the countdown to retirement at theend of this month and when that happens we, asDistrict Couple of the Year, plan on visiting variouschapters and chapter events as we can this year.
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Todayis a gift. That's why it's called the present! Life isshort, … have to get time to findsome longer roads and makesome more history.
Jim (AKA Road Runner)
Don’t forget to register for the Ohio Rallycoming in June. See attached registation formfor your conveinience.
Don’t forget to bring your can goods or clothingfor Christmas in July. We are still collecting.
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ScrapbooksBecky Weddle
A quick note for the scrapbook, SEND PICTURES!To be more specific, send pictures of wingershaving fun, enjoying rides, doing the rally thing,eating, doing the cruise-in thing, more eating,dancing, laughing, sleeping, and cross dressing.You know the “normal” stuff. I want to keep thescrapbook for ’05 as current as possible so I won’thate this job next January. Please help.You can E-mail them to: [email protected] or
You can mail them to:Becky Weddle1084 Belvoir LaneCincinnati, OH 45238 or
Bring them to a chapter meeting!We’ll chat later, Bec
BRC CourseBy Cris Hauser
Back by popular demand is the Basic Rider Course(BRC). I contacted Joe Burke with the Great Oaksand he has assured me that we will be having aclass for GWRRA members & friends. The classwill be held at Diamond Oaks on August 24th(5:45p.m.) and August 27th & 28th (1:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m.)
Those of you who have contacted me and put yourname on the list, I am now collecting theregistration fees. Checks need to be made payableto “Great Oaks” for $25.00.
Please email me with the following info: your name,address, phones number & birth date so that I maycomplete the registration forms. My email addressis [email protected]. If you do not have emailyou can call me at (513) 851-0714 or see me at thenext meeting to get the registration form completed.
Cris
Watering HoleHello fellow Goldwingers! Be sure to stop at thewatering hole and buy a cold soda pop a hot cup offreshly brewed coffee or a cup of hot tea whileattending the Chapter L May monthly meeting. It's the annual "01" meeting night so Kathy will betending the bar. See you all at the LakeridgeConference Hall, Wednesday evening, May 20th at7:30 PM. Happy Riding.
Roy and KathyClassified Section
Lehman Trikes for Sale – Elsen’s Trike World
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Wanted: Recently retired with a Class A CDL,clean driving record looking for light delivery orcourier work. Would like to work 25 – 35 hours aweek. If you know of anyone hiring let me know.
Thanks. Art DeFossett (Indiana G-2)1-765-647-4939
For Sale: “97” Gold Wing Red with Gold Pinstripping. Never dropped, like new 10,000 miles.New back tire. No CB Asking $9,000 Contact Eru Miller (513) 347-0275
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Ohio Buckeye Rally – Wings In The ValleyJune 17th. - 19th. , 2005
Ashland, Ohio Fairgrounds
Complete this page in its entirety and mail with fees before June 7th, 2005. Events Pins for firsMake check or money order payable to: GWRRA of Ohio
ail to: Roger & Penny Hurley, 201 Southview Ln., West Milton, Ohio 45383 Tel (9
xplanation of Fee Entitlementsull – Entitled to full participation in ALL activities and events at the Rally. On-site Full Registration fees will bne Day Admission (on-site): $12 members, $15 non-members – Admits person to grounds only with NO articipate in activities or events.ne-Day Admission with Bike Show Entry (on-site): $17 members, $23 non-members, permits participavent. Arm Bands will be checked at each event.
ty:______ Registration – Member $25 Per Person $_
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egistration – Number of Children Ages 12 and Under Free
amping per Unitotorcycle transported units, including tents: $10 for entire Rally______x $10.00 = $_ll RV’s: $10.00 Per Day Day’s _____x $10.00 = $ees cover Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only. Campers will be permitted on grounds No Earlier thaithout making special arrangements with the District. Additional fees for camping prior to noon Thursday wi
airboard. GWRRA reserves the right to remove any marking, roping, or barricading of the camp deemed exco the best interest of all.
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mall _____ Medium _____ Large _____ X Large _____ $12 Each $_
XL _____ XXXL _______ $14 Each $_
Shirts – (Long Sleeve)
mall _____ Medium _____ Large _____ X Large _____ $16 Each $_
XL _____ XXXL _______ $18 Each $_
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mall _____ Medium _____ Large _____ X Large _____ $18 Each $_
XL _____ XXXL _______ $20 Each $_
o shirts may be ordered after June 1, 2005, but can be purchased on siteor a slightly higher cost.
Total Enclosed $_ Note: Refunds after May 25th, 2005 subject to $10 fee. No refunds after June 1, 2005 without District Directors approval.
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Chapter Meeting Location Day/Time ofMeeting
ChapterDirectors
Telephone
A-2Hamilton
K of C Hall930 Hamilton-Cleves Rd.
4th Tuesday of each month7:30 PM meeting, early to eat
Debbie Winkler 513-661-1226
E-2Eastside
New England Club8100 block Beechmont Ave (Rt.125)
1st Thursday of each month7:30 PM meeting
Ken & NancyFread
513-899-3020
FFairborn
Rousch’s RestaurantMain Street, Fairborn
4th Saturday of each month9:30 AM
Jerry & BarbaraMartindale
513-934-2513
G-3Eaton
Eaton Fire Dept Station #2Lexington Road W
3rd Saturday of each month7:00 PM
Noel (Putt) &Marcia Lindsey
937-839-4064
JDayton
Fuddruckers8850 Kingridge Dr., Dayton
4th Thursday of each month7:30 PM
Norm & SherryZintz
937-435-2172
KTroy
Troy Church of the Nazarene1200 Barnhart Rd (SR 55 &Barnhart)
1st Saturday of each month9:30 AM
Mike & Deby Hoff 937-440-6950
RGreenville
Ohio Coop. Extension Office700 Wayne Street
2nd Sunday of each month10:30 AM
Carl & DianeGilpin
937-548-0439
S-2Springfield
Rescue 95, Route 68 (1/2 milefrom Young’s Dairy)
3rd Thursday of each month7:30 PM
Marilyn & BobMcNeely
937-484-3355
T-2Trotwood
Trotwood Church of the Brethren208 Main Street (Wolf Creek/ &Main)
1st Tuesday of each month7:30 PM
Norma & CharlieTobias
937-854-1851
X-2Middletown
Kings Activity Center-Otterbein offSR 741, north of SR 63
3rd Saturday of each month9:00 AM
Al & DonnaHoffman
513-932-0934
GKentucky
Ryan’s Steak HouseI-75, Exit 182
2nd Tuesday of each month7:30 PM
John & JulieHarris
859-727-8575
G2Indiana
The Reservation RestaurantMilan, IN
2nd Thursday of each month7:00 PM
Ed & ShellySnapp
812-576-2105
Check with Jim P1987ennington - this bike belongs to a friend of Jim's whoo at 513-941-4871
Tim & Anita KendrickChapter Directors352 Palmsprings Dr.Fairfield, OH 45014
Region D Ohio District Ohio Chapter L Queen City Wing Riders May 2005 ☺
Don't forget our Chapter Meeting onMay 18, 2005 - details inside!
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