Chapter W - Duke City Wings July 2013gwrra-nm-w.org/sites/default/files/files/Newsletters/2013/2013-07.pdfSept 12, Hinkle's Oct 10, O'Niell's Nov 14, TBA Dec 12, River of lights ASSISTANT

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Chapter W - Duke City Wings July 2013

Ride to the Tune up cafe in Santa Fe, NM

On Saturday, June 15th, 11 people on seven bikes headed out from the Smith’s parking lot located at Central and Tramway at 3:30pm to Santa Fe for dinner. Brian L. led the way to Santa Fe via US66 to North 14 pass Golden, Madrid and into Santa Fe. Our CD Dave took over as he knew where the Tune up Café was located.

Glad we had reservations as this place is fills up quickly. We were seated and the ordering began. Ordered the El Salvadoran pupuas. It was very good and the price is very reasonable (cheap) for Santa Fe! And if course, dessert!!!! This is GWRRA

event!!! The espresso chocolate brownie sundae made this dinner great!

After dinner, it was time to leave. We headed out to Agua Fria to Airport Rd. The eastsiders headed back to Albuquerque via NM14 and the westsiders went back via I25.Once back to town and heading west on Paseo del Norte, we ran into a HUGE dust storm, and made it home safe. The attendees: Dave and Lisa B., Brian and Michele L. Chris and Annette P. Tom B., Sam S., Steve T., Michelle T. and Richard M.

Father/Daughter trip to Daytona, Bch, FL

(KC & Chante’-Jun 13’)

Note Gathering Times

And Locations

Event and ride schedule is

at end of newsletter

July gathering is Sunday July 21, 2013

- At Golden Corral (Eubank & Central)

– Doors open for Breakfast at 7:45 a.m.

- Meeting commences 8:30 a.m.

August gathering is Sunday August 18, 2013

- At Golden Corral (Eubank & Central)

– Doors open for Breakfast at 7:45 a.m.

- Meeting commences 8:30 a.m.

CHAPTER W

Duke City Wings Albuquerque, New Mexico

NM District

Region F

GWRRA

Chapter W Directors are Dave and Lisa Bachman, email: [email protected] Visit the Chapter “W” Web Page @ http://www.gwrra-nm-w.org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.gwrra-nm-w.org/


Chapter W’s gathering location is

The Golden Corral Restaurant at 10415 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

Gathering starts about 8:30 am, Ride normally departs about 10:00 am.

Contacts:

Region F Directors Anita & JR Alkire [email protected] (619) 741-8893

NM District Directors Keith and Teresa Morrison [email protected] (505) 922-9250

Chapter “W” Officers:

Chapter Directors Dave & Lisa Bachman [email protected] (505) 899-4572

Asst. Chapter Directors Barbara & Dan Cok [email protected] (505) 275-0108

Treasurer Michele Leist [email protected] (505) 291-1757

Rider Educator Harry Jenkins [email protected] (505) 730-6267

Chapter “W” Staff:

Chapter W IOY Harry Jenkins [email protected] (505) 730-6267

Web Master Mark Davis [email protected]

Newsletter Editor KC Rivers [email protected] 505 898-0954

Membership

Enhancement Coordinator

Barbara Cok [email protected] (505) 275-0108

Greeter & Road Runner Richard Mummey [email protected] (505) 239-4070

Goodie Store Ann Perry [email protected] (

Prize Coordinator Peggy Pool [email protected] (

Ride Coordinator Dave Bachman [email protected] (505) 899-4572

Historian (505) 291-1757

Social Secretary Cyndi Cassidy [email protected]

Editor’s note to all Our Readers

If we make a mistake in spelling, especially your name, we are sorry. We do our best to get things right,

but I am human and make mistakes. Please, and I repeat please, do let us know so we can fix the web site

when we make a mistake. Just drop the newsletter editor an email or text. In addition; most articles are

printed “as is” at the request of the author. Many articles are done in humor and we hope no one is

offended.

Newsletter Editor

KC Rivers













Upcoming 2013 GWRRA Conventions Month Start End Convention Location Web site links

Jul 26 28 UT Price, UT http://gwrrautah.home.comcast.

net/~gwrrautah/

Aug 15 17 CO SilverCreek, CO http://www.coloradogwrra.com/

Aug 30 Sep 1 CA Visalia, CA http://www.gwrracalif.bizland.co

m/ca_rally/ca_rally.html

Sep 26 28 NM Albuquerque, NM http://www.gwrra-nm.org/

Sep 27 29 UT Wingstock Boulder, UT http://gwrrautah.home.comca

st.net/~gwrrautah/

Oct 25 27 AZ Hilton Garden Inn

Yuma, AZ

http://gwrraaz.com/convention.h

tml

I have contacted the different Districts and have requested informtion so you can perform your planning.

Jul 2013

Chapter Birthdays & Anniversaries

KC Rivers 6 Happy Birthday to You

Lynda Howell 9 Happy Birthday to You

Bob & Sharon Jacobs 10 Happy Anniversary to You

Albert Chavez 17 Happy Birthday to You

Harry & Amy Jenkins 19 Happy Anniversary to You

Jim Jeffress 19 Happy Birthday to You

Brenda Bowser 19 Happy Birthday to You

Ralph & Robynn French 20 Happy anniversary to You

Arleen York Happy Birthday to You

Leonard York Happy Birthday to You

Jim & Wanshula Paxton 23 Happy Anniversary to You

NOTE: If you have not seen your happy birthday or happy anniversary notice in the Chapter W

newsletter it is because we do not have your current information. Please send your information to

[email protected] and we will include you in our newsletter’s appropriate celebration section.

http://gwrrautah.home.comcast.net/~gwrrautah/


http://www.coloradogwrra.com/

http://www.gwrracalif.bizland.com/ca_rally/ca_rally.html

http://www.gwrracalif.bizland.com/ca_rally/ca_rally.html

http://www.gwrra-nm.org/



http://gwrraaz.com/convention.html

http://gwrraaz.com/convention.html


CHAPTER W DIRECTORS

Dave and Lisa Bachman From the Darkside

“THE HIGHEST POINT OF ACHIEVEMENT YESTERDAY IS THE STARTING POINT OF TODAY”

Motto of Paulist Fathers

Hot enough for you? Boy howdy, it’s been quite the spring, no? If you’ve been paying attention over the last month, you know how busy we’ve been. Starting even before that, from the Region Rally, to rides and dinners, and more rides and events. If you missed it, too bad so sad. There are overnighters coming up soon, and by the time you read this you will either have just returned from one or are hearing tales of the fun and glory had by those who did go. I’m not going to beg you to participate, but know this, the more you put into it, the more you pull out.

So, we’ve got some new people on the staff, and some tried and true members who have given others a chance to step up after years of dedicated service. Ralph French has retired as newsletter editor after 2-1/2 years on the job, this has allowed James “KC” Rivers to step in as your editor. Dan Cok had his plate full and has let two of his positions go to new Staff members. Annette and Chris Perry are now taking over the Goodie Store, and Peggy Pool has stepped into the Prize Coordinator position. I would like to say THANK YOU to the retiring staff and the new staff for their time and participation. Lest I be remiss, I would like to give a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the rest of the staff for their continued participation and hard work.

I hope each day we all strive to achieve something a little higher. Whether it’s achieving more at work, more as a parent, more as a friend, more as a rider, more as a spouse or partner, or more as a member of GWRRA, if you achieve a little more today and build on it tomorrow, you will be able to achieve great heights. As we all know, anything worth achieving is worth the work involved. Build on what you have and always look forward and upward.

I have a request for all of you. If you like something let someone know. If you don’t like something, let someone know. Don’t see an activity you would like to do, let someone know. See an activity you think is less than appealing, let someone know. By someone, I mean a staff member, if you don’t say something we may continue to make the same decisions over and over. We, the staff, are here for YOU, this is YOUR chapter, we want you to be happy, I mean within reason, we’re not going to hand out hundred dollar bills, although that would make me happy, receiving one not handing them out, even though I am a GIVER.

Be sure to read the newsletter cover to cover, you might find some useful information in here. You might find an activity, educational seminar, dinner, or heaven forbid a RIDE you might like to participate in. Check the Ride Schedule as some of the rides have changed.

Ride Hard or Stay Home

D&L


Social

by Cindy Cassidy

BIO Park Social

Aug 8 our social will be held at the Bio Park. The band playing that night is The Derailers. Bring a picnic for yourself and a dessert to share, blanket or lawn chair. Tickets are $10 $ 5 if you are 65 or older. Gate opens at 6pm concert starts at 7pm it is advisable to get there early. Believe it or not our June social to Hinkle's was cancelled due to Rain. We have rescheduled for Sept 12 @ 6:30. We have a special rate of $14 per person. Please have payment to me by aug 18. Looking forward to seeing you at our socials.

Upcoming social activities

July 11, Papa burgers Aug 8, Bio Park

Sept 12, Hinkle's Oct 10, O'Niell's

Nov 14, TBA Dec 12, River of lights

ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS

Daniel and Barbara Cok

Daniel & Barbara Cok

Assistant Chapter Directors Free on Three

The month of June is the month sandwiched between the region convention and Wing Ding. Some memories of the region convention are fresh in our minds, while others are fading with time, and anticipation of those traveling to Wing Ding is paramount in their thoughts. Each month of the year is unique and creates its own memories. June is often filled with many birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate. For us, June is a special month with our anniversary. Other happenings for us in June were: having supper with 10 members of the CO-N GWRRA group along with Ralph Robynn in Old Town, lunch with Chapter R in Madrid (or what was left of the group), introducing a couple to GWRRA while having ice cream at the Old Tyme Ice Cream Shop on South 14, participating in a Motorist Awareness event with Chapter F members at Balloon Fiesta Park, entering Boomer in a Father’s Day Car Show in Edgewood, NM, and riding Boomer to work on National Ride Your Bike to Work day. Once you join GWRRA, there are endless opportunities to interact and get together with fellow members, both near and far. We encourage you to take advantage of those opportunities and let those little bouquets of life fill your days.


What does the month of July have in store for you? Read this month’s newsletter and take advantage of all the opportunities to get together with fellow members

Membership Enhancement Coordinator (MEC)

by Barbara Cok

As you have probably read in this newsletter, a lot of emphasis is being placed on the members to participate in the Rider Ed, LTP, MAP, and MEC seminars. The first seminar training day is Saturday, July 20 (see related article). I encourage as many of you as possible to take the time to get this extra training. A little education/training can go a long ways. Some of the LTP will also interrelate with your jobs and possibly provide advancement opportunities for you at work.

If you would like brochures, etc to pass out to potential new members that you meet in your every day life, let me know and I will be happy to get this information to you.

I am encouraging people to read the Newsletter and look for their member number and win $5. So far, the tally is 0-3, with the bank winning on this one. Please read through the Newsletter and see if your member number is there. The wining pot of money is now at $20. Will you be the winner this month? Only reading will tell.

Meet the Member

by Annette & Chris Perry

Hello Chapter W. Chris Perry and I (Annette) would like to introduce ourselves to everyone. We moved to Albuquerque May 2012, bought a Goldwing 1800 Trike in August from Rick Howell (Annette’s brother) and have not looked back. We enjoy riding, meeting new people, and exploring the state of New Mexico. The addition of the Goldwing family to our life has been a priceless experience and will forever be with us. Chris is from Houston TX and I am originally from Ashland OH. I moved to Houston in 2002 where Chris and I meet and we married in 2008. Chris is pretty much a “jack of all trades” currently working at The Accessory Pit. The reason for our move is Annette’s job with Verizon Wireless. We will be running the Chapter W Goodie Store. Thank you Dan and Barb for doing such a great job. Our goal is that all items be available on line for view and possible purchase in the near future. If you are in need of anything from the Goodie Store or would like to see more things available in the store please let us know.

Goodie Store

Ann Perry

Check out the catalog of merchandise at the next Chapter gathering and buy that patch or pin you have

been putting off buying. If you need locking pin backs let me now. The pin backs come in a package of

12 for $6.

Ann Perry, Goodie Store Manager


Rider Education

Harry Jenkins

[email protected] (505) 730-6267

GWRRA New Mexico District 2013/2014 Training Plan

June 2013 to May 2014

Region Challenge: All Districts in Region F have been challenged by our Region Director to complete as many Modules of training as possible between now and the 2014 Region Convention. 1 point is awarded for each module completed. These points would be directly awarded to any Chapter trying to go for Chapter of the Year, and COYs/IOY‘s, (so a total of 10 points if all classes are completed).

So your District Leadership has come up with a plan to make the training available to all who wish to attend here in Albuquerque. Upon request, trainers will travel to Chapters outside Albuquerque to teach these classes, the presenters in your local chapters can teach these classes if they are qualified in the different areas of LTP, RE and MEC. The traveling instructors will be able to get your presenters qualified in the areas required.

Training classes: Leadership training has 6 modules and a total of 47 classes, Rider Education has 18 classes not counting ARC/TRC, PLP or CPR/First Aid, Motorist Awareness has 2 as of now, and MEC has at least 7 which is a total of 74 classes.

Starting in July 2013 we shall have training classes every 3rd Saturday of the month for 8 hours at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church (HCPC) on Academy & Moon. With the exception of August which will be the 4th weekend due to instructor availability (Instructors at Colorado Convention) and no class in September or December 2013.

Here are the dates for the training classes here in Albuquerque:

Date Location Leadership Training Modules Rider Education Blocks

20 July 2013 HCPC Membership Orientation Program 1 Rider Ed/ MA

24 August 2013 HCPC Life Skills Program 2 Rider Ed/ MA

September NM District Convention See You There

19 October 2013 HCPC Chapter Life Program 3 Rider Ed/ MA

16 November 2013 HCPC Chapter Leadership Skills 4 Rider Ed/ MA

December 2013 No Classes Happy Holidays

18 January 2014 HCPC First Aid/CPR

15 February 2014 HCPC Intermediate Leadership Skills 1 Rider Ed/ MA

15 March 2014 HCPC Advanced Leadership Skills 2 Rider Ed/ MA

19 April 2014 HCPC MEC TBD



Lunch: Bring Your Lunch / Brown Bag It, Coffee and Water provided

Ride Smart & Be Safe! Bruce & Melissa Thayer Former MI Asst. District Rider Educators [email protected]

Harry W. Jenkins II District Leadership Trainer

Chapter "W" Ride Educator ATGATT

Road Runner

Richard Mummey

Happy 4th of July!

If you missed to ride to St. George, Utah you need to put that ride on your ‘to do’ list. The scenery is beautiful.

June had a majority of the members ride over 1100 miles for the month. Great job!

In the bike division was Rick P. with 3629 miles; Richard M. had 2425 miles and Jerry S. with 2244 miles. The trike division was lead by Keith M. with 2263 miles, followed by Dennis E. with 1287 miles and Deane C. had 1155 miles. We had 14 return members ride a total of 20,482 miles, 106557.

I like to welcome Mike and Vicki D., Gary and Janet L. to the Roadrunner program.

Congrats to all!

Ride safe, stay hydrated,

Richard Mummey - the other ‘H’

10th Annual Father’s Day Car Show

by Ralph French

After the June 16 Chapter W Meeting, Dan and Barbra Cok and Ralph and Robynn French went to the 10th Annual Father’s day Car Show at Wal-Mart in Edgewood, NM. On arriving, Barbara entered us into the competition. We set up out trikes and then took a walk to enjoy the show. Both trikes won a prize at the competition. Dan and Barb’s Boomer won a plaque for “Elite Engine” while Ralph and Robynn’s 1800 trike won a plaque for “Best Precision Machine”. Congratulations to both for representing GWRRA and Chapter W in the community.


Angel Fire

by Cindy Cassidy

So here it is, I finally have all the details for an awesome adventure in Angel Fire. We will be leaving Sept 7 and we have the choice to zip line that day or the next morn. Please book ASAP to get the special rate and to assure that we get to zip line as a group. When you book your room you must give them the time you wish to zip line. Only 8 people can zip line at a time. Our time choices are 12 pm or 1pm on the 7th or 10 am or 11 am on the 8th. Book Zip and stay package at 1-800-633-7463. The package rate is $ 292.00 plus tax per person this includes room and zip line. Let them know that you are with GWRRA.

Looking forward to seeing you all come out and try something new. Even if you don't want to zip line, come out and support all of the crazy chapter members who do.

Upcoming Stuff You Don’t Want to Miss

by Dave Bachman

On July 20th we will rendezvous with Chapter C at Mario’s Restaurant located at 7501 Paseo del Norte NE, just West of Wyoming Blvd, at 6pm for dinner and fellowship. We would love to see you there.

The 21st of July after our meeting we will ride to Rancho De Las Golindrinas, where they will be having a “Viva Mexico Celebration”, it should be interesting. The cost is $8 per person and $5 for anyone 62 and older. We will have a nice ride up and there should be food available for purchase on site. See you then.

In August on the 18th Chapter W will be having their Birthday Party, Tickets to reserve your space will be $5. These will be available at the meetings and by calling to reserve. We will be having STEAK, CORN ON THE COB, BEANS, AND SALADS, CAKE, GAMES ETC… We have tentatively reserved Oak Flats for the picnic, but with fire restrictions being what they are, we may move it to one of the City Parks. Stay tuned for more info.

tel:1-800-633-7463


As many of you know the District Rally is in Albuquerque this year and Chapter W will be raffling off a nights stay at the MCM Elegante. Tickets will be available at the meeting for $2 for one and $5 for three. I know we live here so why stay? Well the short answer is it helps out the Rally by helping to keep costs down. The more room nights booked the more stuff they are willing to give us. That being said, Chapter W has decided that many of us will be booking Saturday night at the hotel so we can hang out and visit with our friends from around the District with no restrictions for being home at a certain time. Think about it and join us for what is sure to be a knee slapping good time.

WHERE WERE YOU?

by Dave Bachman

Like I’ve said in the past, If you’re not part of the story, you will have to learn of it through the time honored tradition of storytelling. So gather ‘round and let Uncle Festus spin you a tale of great intrigue, suspense and horror.

After our May meeting, 19 brave souls straddled their mighty steeds and headed into parts known. Our travelers, Joe, Peg, Jerry, Richard, Michelle, Rick, Grace, Dave, Monique, John, Judy, Gary, Margie, Dave, Lisa, Joe, Nancy, Harry and Amy, made their way with minimal trial and tribulation to the first nights stop in Blanding UT. They arose the next morning to make their way to every scenic stop, National Park, National Monument, State Park and every other touristy location on the trail. Bonds were formed, and stories were swapped. Spending a week on the road with someone is a sure fired way to get to know all the details of someone whether you want to or not. All in all, with the diverse backgrounds of each of our travelers, friendships were forged in iron, you came to realize these people had your backs. There are too many stories to tell in these pages, (meaning I’m not that good a typist). If you missed out, you missed what one traveler said was the “EPIC RIDE OF THE YEAR”.

On June 8th, our off meeting ride, 5 adventurous souls rode to the LAND OF FIRE AND ICE, Rick P, Larry and Puri V and Dave and Lisa B set out to climb a Volcano and then descend into the frozen reaches of and Ice Cave. After all that adventuring a short ride was taken back into Grants for a spot of vittles at El Cafecito.

Our monthly Social, the 2nd Thursday of the month, took us to Hinkle family Fun Center, alas the weather had other plans for our intrepid group. The outdoor activities were on lockdown, so in true GW form we made an alternate plan. We headed for a DQ and had ice cream. We also rescheduled the event for September. Be on the lookout for that info, There are several rivalries forming in the Go-Cart Race already.

As you can tell June is turning into a busy month. On the 15th, 11 people ventured North to Santa Fe and the TUNE UP CAFÉ where a fabulous dinner was had by Chris, Annette, Tom B, Richard, Michelle, Bry, Michele, Dave, Lisa, Sam S, and Steve T. We found the Café on line as Guy Fieri had showcased it on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. The cuisine was a mix of El Salvadoran and New Mexican, EXCELLENT. You missed a great feed. The ride home spilt the group into two as some headed down the interstate and some down 14. As we approached Albuquerque we were greeted by horrendous cross winds and blowing sand, Oh the joy of it all. But hey if all the rides were uneventful, we’d have nothing to talk about.


After the meeting on the 16th several of us braved the heat and travelled yet again North, this time to El Dorado de Santa Fe for the 2nd annual Motorado ef Show. There were some cool old bikes to check out. We watched the Sheriffs ride their bikes in synchronized form. Quite entertaining.

Barb & Dan eating at the Mine Shaft in Madrid Motorist Awareness Event

Dan & Barb at the Motorist Awareness Event

Sponsors

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help our chapter by hosting our chapter gatherings,

providing us with 50/50 gifts and providing places

to hold the chapter functions. Our sponsors help

the chapter to function. Say THANK YOU when you

visit their establishments or when using the gift

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Chapter W 2013 Ride & Event Schedule

Jul 6-7- Palo Duro Overnighter Dinner/Show/Camping chapter c visit on 7th

Jul 21- Rancho de Las Golindrinas

Aug 10-11- Chapter D visit overnight in Durango

Aug 18- Chapter Picnic instead of Meeting- Location Oak Flats tenatively

Sept 7-8- Angel Fire Zip Line Overnighter

Sept 15- Salman Raspberry Ranch

Oct 12- Moriarty Pumpkin Patch/Haunted House/ Possible Burger/Weenie Roast

Oct 20- Wildlife West Nature Park

Nov 9- Progressive Lunch Ride

Nov 17- Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum

Dec 15- Christmas Party Dinner@ Macaroni Grill

Documents

Chapter W - Duke City Wings July 2013gwrra-nm-w.org/sites/default/files/files/Newsletters/2013/2013-07.pdfSept 12, Hinkle's Oct 10, O'Niell's Nov 14, TBA Dec 12, River of lights ASSISTANT