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February 2018 Page 1
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
“Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge”
February B-3 BUZZ OH-B3
B-3 STAFF
Chapter Director
Rob & Amanda Stufflebeam
740-304-2518
[email protected] Assistant Chapter Director
Robert & Pam Vogel
Chapter Ride Coordinator
This position is open
. Member Enhancement & Social Coordinator
Mary Bayes 614-875-7326
[email protected] Historian
Sue Gundy 740-468-9261
[email protected] Treasurer
Frances Pallos 614-833-6086
[email protected] Newsletter Editor
Tom Eden 614-634-1311
[email protected] Special Events Coordinator
Esther Ford 740-777-1337
[email protected] Sunshine Lady
This position is open
. Web Master
Bill Ford
Chapter Chaplain
Ken Daft
B3 Meets the 1st Saturday of each month
except September or December at 9:00 am.
Join us at 8:30 am for light refreshments and
Coffee at the Village of Obetz Community
Center, 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz, OH 43207
B3 Couple of the Year: Open
GWRRA National Staff
1-800-843-9460
www.gwrra.org
President and Wingman
Anita and JR Alkire 623-445-2380
Ohio District Directors
Rudy and Linda Copeland
Southeast Section Assistant District Director
Randy Young
740-972-9889
District Educators
Robert “G” & Angela Williams
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Index of Articles Page 3 Chapter Director Rob Stufflebeam Pag3 4 Assistant Chapter Directors Robert & Pam Vogel Page 5 Member Enhancement & Social Coordinator Mary Bayes Page 6 Newsletter Editor Tom Eden Page 6 Special Activities Coordinator Esther Ford Page 6 Birthdays and Anniversaries Connie Ratliff Page 7 Upcoming Rides and Activities Page 8 Southeast Section Chapters and Gathering Locations Page 9 Robert G’s Rider Education Article Page 10 Rider Education Training Class Registration Form Page 11 Member items for sale and our advertisers Page 12 Pictures from bowling on January 20th Page 13-14 Pictures from the gathering on January 6th Page 15-16 Pictures from New Year’s Day Breakfast
Items in History in the month of February
1 - National Freedom Day 2 - Ground Hog Day 3 - 4 Chaplain’s Day 4 - USO is incorporated, 1941 5 - USO Warrier and Family Center opens in Fort Belvoir, VA., 2013 8 - Boy Scouts of America founded, 1910 12 - President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday 13 - Shrove Tuesday 14 - Valentines Day 19 - Battle for control of Iwo Jima begins, 1945 19 - President’s Day National Holiday and Susan B. Anthony Day 22 - President George Washington’s Birthday 23 - Operation Desert Storm ground war Begins, 1991 23 - U S Flag is raised on Iwo Jima, 1945 27 - Operation Desert Storm Ground war ends after 100 hours of conflict, 1991 28 - Persian Gulf War Cease Fire Day, 1991
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Rob & Amanda Stufflebeam Chapter Directors
Good Day B3! And welcome to February! 2018 is off to a frigid start as we’re all well aware – this snow and cold kind of took Amanda and me off guard. If it keeps up, I’m thinking a snow blower might be in our future – I wonder if I could get a Goldwing edition. Hmmm. January and the start of the year saw a flurry of B3 activity, all of which were extremely well attended by people wearing yellow shirts. Our annual New Year’s Day Breakfast at Frisch’s saw a very good turnout, where good food, fun and fellowship ensued. Our monthly Gathering followed on the 6th, and again saw a good turnout to witness Robert & Pam Vogel sworn in as our new Assistant Chapter Directors, and myself as the incoming Chapter Director. Many of us absconded to IHOP in Grove City afterwards for a great brunch, where again good food, stories and laughter were in abundance. On a personal note, I cannot adequately express the gratitude I feel at your well-wishes, and especially the warm thoughts and prayers for Amanda as she works her way through a difficult recovery from surgery. As I write this, she is home and resting, and hoping for a speedy return to normalcy. The weather forced us to reschedule our Bowling outing from Jan 13 to Jan 20, plus, Pam Vogel took the initiative to contact our intended venue (Holiday Lanes in Columbus) to ask about us coming. It was a good thing she did since she found out they have Saturday Leagues pretty much every weekend, and really don’t have any open lanes until later in the day. So, we moved the outing to AMF Stardust Lanes in Grove City, where we had a great time not long ago. They don’t have any Saturday Leagues right now, and agreed it would be easy to put us all close together. Bowling was an absolute blast – I actually broke 100 for the first time in over a decade bowling… and did so twice! At the time of this writing, I need to go ahead and submit my article or Tom will frown at me – so or our upcoming Dinner Ride to Kingy’s Pizza in Canal Winchester to be held on Jan 23rd - I will tell you about in our next Newsletter. It’s good to see everyone at our chapter events, and knowing you made an extra effort to be there despite adverse weather conditions brings a smile. GWRRA highly encourages all of its members to support our chapters, and I just want to say thank you all again. It means a lot to both Amanda and I. We are both very much looking forward to so many upcoming events and the riding season! Stay warm and safe! Rob & Amanda Stufflebeam GWRRA Ohio Chapter B3 Chapter Director
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Robert & Pamela Vogel Assistant Chapter Directors
Brrrr, and hope you are all keeping warm. I don’t know about you all, but Pam Vogel is the only person I know that loves shoveling SNOW!!! I am sure many of you have visited your bikes, maybe even sat on them during this cold weather, wishing for a warm day to go riding. By the time you read this, Cabin Fever will be in full swing and beware of the FOOD MASCOTS. What a great theme, can’t wait to share pictures of all the events, February 2 & 3, 2018 at the Mohican Lodge in Loudonville, OH. If you are unable to make Cabin Fever, the Indiana Winter Rendezvous is happening Feb 9 & 10th in Shipshewana, IN, themed PLAY BALL. Because of Cabin Fever falling on our usual 1st Saturday of the month, our Chapter gathering has been moved to Feb 10th, with Frisch’s lunch immediately following. As a Chapter, we feel it is a good gesture to patronize their business. We do use their parking lot as our jumping off point and our “empty bladder” location for rides. Frisch’s has always been accommodating and we want to show them our sincere appreciation, throughout the year, not just on New Year’s Day. We have our Mid -Month Team Meeting on Feb 15th where the “business” of the Chapter is handled. We do have a few positions available on the team. The Sunshine Person position held by Connie Ratliff is available. This position brings love, joy and sunshine to everyone in the chapter by tracking and sending out beautiful cards for BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, GET WELL, and other occasions. We have all received a beautiful pick-me-up card in the mail unexpectedly that makes us smile from B3. If no one else LOVES YOU, know that the B3 family does!! WE ARE FAMILY!! If you are interested in filling this position, please contact Rob or Amanda Stufflebeam for more details. The other position available is the RIDE COORDINATOR officer. To qualify, you must be a Road Captain, and a Level 2 to hold this position. This officer position is not required to lead or go on ALL rides. This might be a misconception by many people. Check the guidelines with GWRRA, and speak with Rob or Amanda Stufflebeam for more details and expectations by both you as well as GWRRA. The dinner ride on Feb 20th is to the NORTH end of town to accommodate our northern members. Location for this dinner is Fitzy’s Diner on the corner of Bethel and Sawmill. There are two locations; this is the one north, not Westerville. For the newer members, we do fun things throughout the year, and not just during riding season. So, dinner “rides” in the winter months, refer to driving your cars to dinner. Yes, keeping warm and safe in the snow is important. Although this is a riding chapter, there is more to do together throughout the year that is FUN, SAFE, and a GOOD TIME, even when we cannot get on our beautiful bikes and RIDE. Come join us for FUN even if we have to drive there in our cars. This Chapter is all about FUN, FRIENDS and FAMILY. 2018 is going to be a great year and a transition with GWRRA for the better. We are looking forward to more Rides, more time with friends, and less drama and issues getting in the way of everyone having a good time. COME JOIN THE FUN!
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MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT & SOCIAL COORDINATOR Mary Bays
GWRRA strives to provide Members with Benefit packages that unparalleled in the motorcycle industry. Their benefits are unparalleled in just about any industry!!! Taking advantage of just one or two of these Benefits and your GWRRA membership pays for itself!!!! Of course there is the Wing World Magazine and the Gold Book....But did you realize there is so much more???? Just a few: Rescue Plus Chapter Life Financial Services Leadership Training RX Discounts Life Lock Office Max Discounts Hotel & Motel Discounts Rider Education Car Rental Avis & Budget GWRRA Vacation Center and much, much more!!!! Go to the National Web page to find out just how “YOU” can benefit from your membership.... PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: Amanda Stufflebeam: Is at home recovering from surgery.........Recovery will take a while... The following Members have had surgery and are recovering: Pam Vogel Tom Eden Evelyn DeLong Ed & Pat Richards: Are recovering from being ill... Ken Daft: Is still in recovery mode from the shingles.......... Bill Ford: Doing great going thru his cancer procedures... We have had quite a few Members thru out the District that has been ill with serious health problems; please keep them and the above Members in your thoughts and prayers.... Should I have missed someone PLEASE let me know......
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Tom Eden
If you have an article that you would like to have included here, send it to the Newsletter Editor, Tom Eden, at [email protected]. Articles could be about a ride you went on, an event you attended, something you purchased for your bike that you think is really great, or anything you feel would be of interest to your fellow members. We sincerely welcome contributions from our members. For Sale ads, by GWRRA Members only, are also welcome for submission. Deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month.
Special Events Coordinator
Esther Ford Please keep in mind that we will assist with the Obetz, Easter Egg hunt tentatively scheduled for March 24th.
February Birthdays 1 Ben Bayes 7 Ken Daft 8 Sue Gundy 8 Michael Tussey 18 Jim Bontrager 19 Tom Eden 26 Robert Vogel
Anniversaries 15 John & Linda Frank
These birthdays and anniversaries are copied from the February 2017 newsletter as I have not received the current information. I apologize for any that I have missed
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Up Coming Activities
Greeter for February Ken Daft
For a complete ride schedule see the chapter web site http://www.gwrraohb3.com
This is your chapter. The events scheduled are not just for the officers. One of the goals of GWRRA is FUN. It isn't as much fun without you there. The tentative schedule for 2018 has been planned, but there is space for more. There are some FUN and Exciting activities scheduled. Please be a part of your chapter. If you have ideas for rides/activities let a chapter team member know, as there is plenty of space to add activities and destinations.
February 2 & 3 - Ohio District Cabin Fever at Mohican State Park Lodge 8 - Ladies Lunch, 12:30 pm, Sunny Street Café, 2788 London-Groveport Road (Route 665) Grove City, Ohio 9 & 10 - Indiana District Winter Rendezvous at Farmstead Inn Shipshewana, Indiana 10 - Chapter Gathering, 8:30 am, Obetz Community Center, Obetz, Ohio. Lunch following gathering at Frisch’s, South Hamilton Road 15 – Mid Month team meeting, 7:00 pm, Obetz, Community Center, Obetz, Ohio 20 – Chapter Dinner Ride, Location time and site to be determined
March 3 - Chapter Gathering, 8:30 am, Obetz Community Center, Obetz, Ohio. Lunch following 3 – Chapter Y’s Auction, 2:00 pm, Salvation Army Building, Mount Vernon, Ohio 6 – Chapter Dinner Ride, 6:30 pm, Smoky Bones, 1615 Stringtown Road, Grove City, Ohio 8 - Ladies Lunch, 12:30 pm, Locations to be determined, Meet there 9 & 10 Michigan District Wingless Weekend at Lakeside Resort, Houghton Lake, Michigan 15 – Mid Month team meeting, 7:00 pm, Obetz, Community Center, Obetz, Ohio 17 – Movie and Pot Luck, Home of Wendell and Sue Gundy. 9438 Lake Road, Millersport 17 – Chapter O’s Auction, 4:00 pm, Stacey’s, 833 30th Street, Heath, Ohio 22 -24 Florida District Rally, Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, Florida 24 – Obetz, Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00 am, Obetz Athletic Building, 4175 Alum Creek Drive
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Here is a link to the Ohio District web site where you will find a link to their latest newsletter.
http://www.ohiogwrra.org
SOUTHEAST SECTION CHAPTER MEETING PLACES AND TIMES Chapters Location When Meeting
Time
A-3
Marietta, Ohio gathers at Shoney’s Restaurant, 44 Acme St., Marietta, Ohio. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. gathering follows. Chapter web site https://ohioa3.shutterfly.com
1st Thursday 7:00 p.m.
B Mansfield, Ohio gathers at Liederkrantz, 1001 Silver lane, Mansfield, Ohio. Breakfast is available. Chapter web site https://gwrraohiob.wordpress.com
3rd
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
B-3 Obetz, Ohio gathers at Obetz Comm. Center, 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz, Ohio. Light refreshments at 8:30 a.m., gathering follows. Chapter web site http://www.gwrraohb3.com
1st Saturday
(except Sept. &
Dec.)
9:00 a.m.
F-3 Lancaster, Ohio, gathers at Deb's Corner Cafe. Located on the corner of Broad St. and 6th. Ave. in Lancaster, Ohio Dinner at 6:00 p.m., gathering follows. Chapter web site http://www.ohf3.com
3rd
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
O Newark, Ohio, gathers at Stacy’s Buffet, 833 S. 30th St., Heath, Ohio. Dinner at 6 p.m., gathering follows. Chapter web site http://www.ohiogwrra.org/chap/O/latest.pdf
3rd
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Q-2 Circleville, Ohio, gathers at Huffman Homestead, 6906 Old Tarlton Place, Circleville, Ohio.
Chapter web site https://sites.google.com/site/gwrraq2/home
2nd
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
X Hocking Hills, Ohio gathers at Davidson Hall, Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio.
Last Sunday 1:30 p.m.
Y Mount Vernon, Ohio gathers at Parkside Restaurant 108 Mt. Vernon Ave. Mount Vernon, Ohio
Chapter web site http://www.colonialcitywings.com/
3rd
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
As of 7/13/2017, the Ohio District Traveling Plaque was at Ohio Chapter OH-M, in Boardman, Ohio.
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Robert G & Angela Williams
Hello Fellow Riders By the time you read this article Cabin Fever will have happened! Did you attend? I am thinking about my first Cabin Fever and a conversation I had with a long time GWRRA couple. They were telling me how they had just come in from the airport. My question was… where did you fly in from? They replied Florida. That peeked my interest, so I said why? They went on to tell me how they came back from Florida to hang out with their friends. They did not come for the silly games we play, or the Fantastic Seminars that are presented, or the Funny talent shows or any of the other entertainment venues. They came to Cabin Fever to be with their Friends. So my question to you is …what story will you be telling a new couple that just started their journey with GWRRA? I have set the 2018 Rider Course Schedule and will have attached a copy of the GWRRA Registration form to this article. Feel free to visit: http://www.ohiogwrra.org and download a copy and share it. Registrations are coming in at a good pace. Remember every weekend in May has a class somewhere. Please don’t let these go unfilled. The least expensive way to say to a friend I care is to give them a seat in this class. Or did you ever think of a Chapter to giving one as a Door Prize!!! Just saying… FROM THE DISTRICT EDUCATORS Robert G & Angela WILLIAMS
District Educators [email protected] So until the next time!
OHIO RIDES...
JOIN US FOR THE JOURNEY.....
Rider Training Schedule for 2018 May 5/6 2018 May 12/13 2018 TRC – Sat TRC -- Sat ARC – Sun ARC -- Sun Hocking Hills Technical College Great Oaks Campus 3301 Hocking Pkwy, 300 Oak Dr. Nelsonville, OH 45764 Wilmington, OH 45177-9384 ======================== ======================== May 19/20 2018 May 26/27 2018 ARC – Sat ARC -- Sat TRC – Sun TRC -- Sun Galion High School Mahoning County-Canfield Fairgrounds 472 Portland Way N 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd Galion, OH 44833 Canfield, OH 44406
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Member items for sale
FOR SALE -------- Pitt Bull motorcycle lift, turntable which turns completely around
360 degrees. Bought new for $600 will sell for $300. Call Harry or Sandy Durbin at
614/866-6885 or email at [email protected]
Check web page pittbullmotorcyclelifts.com/products for more information
Please Patronize Our Advertisers To advertise in the B3 newsletter, contact Newsletter Editor, Tom Eden, at
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Several photos of the group on the Bowling outing on January 20, 2018
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The group at lunch after bowling
Esther models the new “hat” award
that will replace the” bib” award
CD Rob Stufflebeam presents Tom
Eden with newsletter awards for 1st,
2nd
& 3rd
quarters of 2017
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Esther presented Tom with his
miniature bib award
Mary and Esther with the bib at its
retirement
Assistant District Director Randy
Young swearing in new Chapter
Director Rob Stufflebeam and
Assistant Chapter Directors Pam and
Robert Vogel
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The New Year’s Day breakfast group.
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Don and JJ Cunningham with Assistant District Director Randy Young after breakfast
