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Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc.
Black Rose Wings, Chapter PA-V
Hanover, PA * www.GWRRAPAV.org
Northeast Region December 2020 Vol. 24, No. 12
Chapter Director: Larry Staines – (717) 332-0082 E-mail: [email protected]
Asst. Chapter Director: Position Open
Chapter Couple of the Year: Bob & Bev Baker - E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer: Mike Prince - E-mail: [email protected]
MEC Coordinator: Woody Woodfill - E-mail: [email protected]
Calendar Coordinator: Woody Woodfill - E-mail: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Brenda Milberry - E-mail: [email protected]
Couple of the Year Coordinators Denny & Kathy Brillhart – E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Coordinator: Claude Gladfelter - E-mail: [email protected]
Sunshine Coordinator: Kit Johnson - E-mail: [email protected]
Goodies: OPEN
Historian: Ken Richardson - E-mail: [email protected]
Webmasters: Mike Prince - E-mail: [email protected] Ken Richardson - E-mail: [email protected]
Ice Cream Coordinator: Kathy Brillhart – E-mail: [email protected]
Roll for Dough Coordinator: OPEN
Events Project Manager: Bruce Etter - E-mail: [email protected]
Charitable Events Coordinator: Jo Woodfill - E-mail: [email protected]
Advertising Coordinator: Brenda Milberry - E-mail: [email protected]
NEWS from the
CHAPTER DIRECTOR Larry Staines
Now that we are into December that means we will soon see the end of 2020. With the pandemic it has been a difficult year. I'm not going to spend much time on that but I will be glad when it is all behind us.
It caused us to miss out on our fund raising with Kinetic Multisports. We lost one gathering and had one outside in the cold. We were still able to have some fun this year. We attended the MD/DE and VA district rallies. Lots of great rides and a summer full of ice cream. We even got to see Woody cut off his hair. A lot of all-around fun. This is the time of year we start having some Meet n Eats. We already had one thanks to Woody and Jo but we will have to see what the next couple of months bring.
With this being the end of my first year as Chapter Director, I want to thank some of you for all of the help you have given me: Denny Brillhart for doing our weekly updates, even from Texas; Woody Woodfil for keeping our calendar and now Group Works updated; Brenda Milberry who always does a great job with our newsletter; Kathy Brillhart for scheduling all of our ice cream rides; Our Sunshine Lady Kit Johnson for reminding us of all our birthdays and anniversaries; and Ken Richardson for all of the great pictures he takes and posts. They are always fun to go back and look at for some memories. Also Mike Prince not only as our treasurer, but someone who has helped me a lot with technical "stuff".
Last but far from least I want to thank all of the members for their support and friendship throughout the year. Here is looking to a better and fun 2021. Larry Staines, Chapter Director
GATHERING LOCATION – Cross Keys Motor Inn Banquet Center
SECOND SUNDAY MONTHLY - **NO GATHERING IN DECEMBER** Check with Chapter Director or Assistant Director should there be an unannounced change
Corner of Routes 30 & 94 (717) 624-7778 Breakfast at 8:00 am - Gathering 9:00 am - Ride 10:30 am (Weather Permitting)
WinterThing
POSTPONED
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Dec 8 - Shirley Prince 12 - Dawn Small 18 - Joanne Woodfill 22 - Doug Motter 23 - Louis Small
December 15 - Bruce and Deb Etter Please let me know if there are any birthdays or anniversaries that need to be added to our Sunshine list. Kit [email protected]
2020 PA-V RIDES AND EVENTS NOTHING PLANNED
If anyone knows of a local place that is serving Pork and Sauerkraut on 1 Jan please let me know and I can get it on the calendar.
Woody Woodfill, Calendar Coordinator (717) 632-4648
Mike Prince won this 1st Place Plaque at Rally in the Valley in Lynchburg, Va. CONGRATS MIKE!
Just in case I missed you last year:
Sunshine Lady
KEEPING IN TOUCH
NOTES FROM THE NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Please continue to submit any news stories, articles, information, funny stories,
jokes, etc. to [email protected].
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed this month! The newsletter is
meant to inform but also I hope you enjoy the funny side of life as well.
Stay Safe! Brenda, PA-V Newsletter Editor/Advertising Coord.
**REMINDER: If you win the Chapter Pride, please make sure to send me
your contribution to the newsletter for the next month. Thanks!
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We would like to wish everyone a very Merry
Christmas. Hopefully the New Year will bring you
everything you missed out on this year.
Let us be the first to congratulate the Chapter
Couple of the Year 2021.
Denny and Kathy Brillhart
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF PA-V… Merry ChristMas
AND Happy NEW YEAR
Mike and Shirley Prince
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
PA-V
Larry Staines
FAMOUS QUOTE: “The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.”
- Henry Boye - Contributed by Phyllis
Eating on a dime:
EASY RECIPE 1 CAN of cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling.
Push cinnamon rolls into a cupcake/muffin pan
and fill with pie filling.
Bake 400 degrees 15-20 minutes. DONE!!!!
GRASS _______________________________________ VINEGAR RED WINE ___________________________________ WHITE WINE GREASE _______________________________________ SODA BLOOD_________________________________ HYDOGEN PEROXIDE OIL _____________________________________ WHITE CHALK COFFEE ___________________________________ BAKING SODA DEODORANT _____________________________________ DENIM SWEAT____________________________________ LEMON JUICE LIPSTICK ___________________________________ BABY WIPES INK __________________________________________ MILK MAKEUP __________________________________ SHAVING CREAM
- Contributed by Shirley
See Larry for more information.
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Wow we were able to have Officer Conference during October and November! No it was not our tradtional Officer Conference; we had Zoom Meetings. Thank you to all the Chapter Officers who attended a session. A huge thank you goes out to our PA District Team; they
participated in 5 sessions! In our book, this is a huge commitment to GWRRA and our District.
As we turn the calendar to December we start looking forward to many things especially, Christmas and all of the festivities the season brings. We are wishing for everyone of you good health and a great 2021 riding season.
Then we begin to focus on turning the page to January 2021. Many are hoping 2021 will be a year of change and there will be changes.
Chapters may be contiuing with the same officers or there may be a change in leadership or maybe they are looking for a special person to fill and office. You are most likely that special person; if your Chapter or the PA District is looking for a position to be fill step forward and volunteer for the position. You will be glad you did!
Continuing with changes for 2021, we will be stepping aside as your District Directors. These past three years as your District Director have been a rewarding and FUN filled time in our lives. We want to thank you for all of your support during this adventure for us.
There are too many individuals to name in this newsletter to thank. A special thanks goes out to our Team for their support and to our mentors for your guidence and support. Thank you to everyone who is or has been an officer during our time as District Director. We could not have accomplished what we have without everyones support during our term.
When we were introduced as your new District Directors at the 2017 rally in State College, we promise that we would find a new location each year for our PA District Rally. We have accomplished this; 2018 Uniontown, 2019 York, 2020 Altoona and 2021 Cranberry Township.
We were committed to give you the members an opportunity to increase your motorcycle safety and safety in all walks of life. Due to wonderful volunteers, we have GWRRA TRC and MFA instructors in Pennsylvania. And you have been given the option to take these courses at the PA District Rally or to set up at time for your Chapter.
We made ourselves a pledge to get out and attend as many GWRRA events and Chapter Gatherings as possible. We wanted you to be able to know us! We have met so many nice people during our term as your District Director and so many friends.
We have had so much FUN during our journey as your District Director!
To our successors Tim and Crystal Brakebill and their team, we wish you the best and to enjoy the ride.
We want you to keep in mind that FUN is essential!
Remember to always ride safe! Harold and Diane Jackson, Your PA District Directors
PA DISTRICT EDUCATOR With the cold weather moving in I think that most of us have started to prepare the wings for winter storage.
Something you should consider doing before putting the wing away for the season is a T-CLOCK inspection.
TIRES: Your tires may need to be replaced. Now would be the time to start this project rather than waiting for the spring riding season to start.
CLUTCH: Check the clutch and brake reservoirs. Are they low in fluid or has the fluid turned a very dark color? If they have you should change both the clutch and brake fluid now.
LUBRICANTS: How long has it been since you changed your anti-freeze. Remember your anti-freeze has been working hard to keep your engine cool and to lubricate your water pump. MAKE SURE you use the proper anti-freeze when changing, as not all types of anti-freeze will work in your Wing.
OIL: You may wait until spring to change your oil but I personally do not think it is a good idea to leave the old oil in the engine over the winter because it contains acids as well as old oil has a tendency to turn to sludge as it sets and the dirt sinks to the bottom of the engine case.
CABLES & CONTROLS: You should check your throttle and choke cables for smooth operation. Make sure the throttle returns with a snap and to an idle when released. The choke, if equipped, also needs to work smoothly and to return to the open position.
KICKSTAND: Does your kickstand have free movement and a good spring to pull it up? Look at the switches and check the operation with the switch on. Check the center stand’s return spring for smooth operation.
In addition to the T-Clock inspection, you should check the battery terminals and make sure they are clean and the water level in the battery is at the proper level.
If you are not going to run your motorcycle at least once a month during storage, you should put the battery tender on to keep the level of charge up to the maximum level.
Last but not least you should clean up the wing, wax it and cover it for the winter storage season to protect it from dust.
If you take the above precautions, you should be ready to go in the spring and have an enjoyable riding season having done your preparation during the winter season while the bike is being stored.
Ride Safe and Ride Proud Chuck & Evelyn Stone, PA District Educators
Stuffed Animals delivered Jo and I delivered 150 stuffed animals to the Amazing Kids Club and 50 animals to Open Arms Recovery Center on Tuesday 17 Nov. The Amazing Kids club will share these animals with their center in Red Lion. The Amazing Kids Club is a year-round, on-site therapeutic program for children and adolescents from 2 to 21 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder. The mission of Open Arms Recovery Center is to transform lives impacted by substance use. They give the
animals to patients’ children who are waiting while the parent is receiving counseling.
Woody -n- Jo Woodfill
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More stuffed animals delivered!
After delivering all of those animals to the other places I got a call from the PetSmart in Carlisle and they said they had a bunch of the stuffed animals that needed homes. Jo and I went up there and picked up about 250 of them and they said they still had at least 375 more. I told them I would make some phone calls when I got home and a few days later the Hanover Fire Department called back and said they could some. I ask how many they wanted and they said "How many do you have"? When I told them I could get 375 of them the Chief said he will take them all. I explained that these were not small animals but were about 12-14 inches tall and he said that was fine. I then called Larry to see if he could go along with me and pick them up and I'm glad he was able to since they filled his truck AND my SUV!! We then took them straight to the Fire Department and the people working had no idea that we were bringing them. Thank goodness they did take them!
KEEPING IN TOUCH
NOTES FROM THE NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2021 While you have some time over the winter, relaxing by the fireplace or watching the
snow fall and dreaming about spring and where you and your Wing might go, please let me know your thoughts for what you’d like to see in the newsletter this coming year.
And if you have a special “theme” in mind you’d like to see, what month you’d like to see it run. I know I’ve run various pages according to what holiday was coming up (ie: Veteran’s Day). But I’d really like some feedback as
to what YOU, our members, would like to see in your newsletter in the coming year. I want to make this interesting for all the members to read. Share some knowledge, some laughs, some experiences you’ve had,
where you’ve gone on vacation, etc. etc.
And a BIG THANK YOU to everyone, esp. Kathy and Phyllis, who has contributed this past year! I often will have small spaces I need to fill and your one-liners and jokes, etc. have done the trick!
So please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your thoughts and ideas at any time. Some ideas take some time to prepare. I appreciate everyone’s help.
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
to all our GWRRA PA-V
Friends and
Extended Family.
I’ve traveled a long way and a lot of the roads were not paved.
- Contributed by Phyllis
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY
NEW YEAR from PA-V
PA-V December 2020
