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Chapter AR - P Web Sight: Http://archapterp.freespaces.com Chapter AR - P Meeting: When: 3rd Saturday, @ 12 a.m. Where: Western Sizzlin Hwy 62 in Mountain Home, Ark Our Mission: Promoting “Friends for Fun, Safety &
Knowledge.”
Region H Director: Cliff & Donna Miller … Oklahoma City, Ok
Hdirector@region-h-org
Arkansas District Director: Dale & Carolyn Frieden …Dardanelle, Ar
Chapter AR - P Staff: Chapter Director: Roy & Pam Behrens [email protected] 870-492-5885 870-421-0850 cell Asst. Chapter Director: Mike & Pat Williams [email protected] 870-488-5466 Chapter Treasurer: Gay Betts [email protected] 870-425-9720 Chapter Educator/Safety Carl & Sharon Corwin 805-709-4571 [email protected] Chapter Ride/Activity Coordinator John & Susan Sparks [email protected] 870-424-2529 Chapter Historian Position Available Chapter Webmaster Robert & Cheryl Blasingame Http://archapterp.freespaces.com [email protected] 870-488-5577 Couple of Year David & Donna Mutchler Sunshine [email protected] Chapter Greeters Bill & Wanna Tass [email protected] 870-656-2276
Ann is missing from the picture because she took the shot.
Twelve of us went to Springfield, Mo on the 10th of February. We left Mtn Home at 7 a.m., had breakfast at Village Inn, checked into the hotel and headed out for the great adventure. Girls in one vehicle, guys in another. Everyone had their chance to stop at their favorite place. There was not time for lunch the goal was shop until you drop. We met back at the hotel at 5:30 p.m. and walked over to the Texas Road House. We were told it would be a 2 hour wait. There was a quick decision made to go to Lone Star, arrived there for an hour wait. Food was good, waitress was lots of fun and let us misbehave. Went back to hotel and hung around to visit and swim in pool. Sunday was breakfast at the hotel, followed by what? More shopping!! Yes!!! Then on to Ozark to Lamberts for their famous “throwed rolls” then with full tummies we headed for home…back to reality…
Gold Wing Road Riders Association - Region H - Chapter AR - P
White River Riders Newsletter Publisher Pam Behrens Volume Number Issue Number 3 Date March 2007
Recipe section. Here we can share recipes by submitting them or asking if someone might have a recipe that you are looking for. If one month no recipe is submitted, then I will put one in. We all love to eat and most like to cook and sometimes a new recipe is a welcome change of pace. If anyone has a recipe request or a recipe to place in the newsletter, just contact Susan Sparks at 870-424-2529 or e-mail me at [email protected] Here is a good one too... Jamie's favorite' 1 can sweetened cond. milk 1 can frozen strawberry daiquiri mix -the small one. 1 tub cool whip Mix all together and pour in 1 graham cracker crust refrigerate at least 4 hours, best overnight... awesome........ **************************************************************************************** lemonade pie blend or mix together (well) 1-8oz pkg cream cheese,1can eagle brand milk(14 or 15 oz can)1-6 oz can of frozen lemonade (pink if you can find it ,I couldn't) 1-8oz carton whipped topping. Blend well and pour into a 9 inch graham cracker crust-chill. YUM,YUM ************************************************************************************ Triple Fudge Cake From the Redeemer Lutheran Ladies Guild Cookbook Elaine Papen's recipe 1 lg. pkg. cook & serve chocolate pudding 3 cups milk 1 pkg. chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup nuts Prepare pudding mix and milk as directed on box. When boiling, remove from heat an add cake mix (dry) Stir and pour into greased 9x13-inch cake pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Yield: 12-15 servings Great with ice cream or Cool Whip. Wanda Dissmeyer
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Education & safety
First I want to thank Roy and Pam for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Chapter Educator. Second I want to thank all of you for forgiving me for the mistakes that I'm sure I will make. We are getting close to the end of winter and cold weather. It is now the time to think about our wings. I’m sure that yours is just like mine in the garage on the center stand. May be you have the battery on a charger or battery tender. Now is the time to look at the terminals make sure they are clean and the battery is up to the proper level with acid. Spin that back tire make sure there is no nails or cuts. Make sure you have plenty of wear left for next summers riding. Pull and push on the sides to see if you can get any side play for a wheel bearing check. Do the same for the front. Next check all your fluids. When was the last time you had them changed? How much of the pads do you have left on your brakes? Are all your controls working as they should? I prefer to do only the most simple of repairs and maintenance on my bike. I have a mechanic in California that has maintained it since new and I'm sure that I will find one here. I like having another set of eyes looking at it. Some one that works on wings every day. That is just me, there is nothing wrong with doing all your own work. No one knows your wing like you do. The Goldwing is one of the finest machines that we have on the road today. If we maintain them I don't have a clue how far they will go down the road. I know of a 1500 in California that has over 400,000 miles on it and is still going every day. Carl Corwin AR Chapter P Educator
February 3rd I was in Ontario, California for the annual 4 Corners Finishers Banquet. There was about 40 finishers there. The weather ,what it was, I was not one of the people that rode there. There was also a good showing of female riders. One being the "Pink Lady". If you have ever seen her it is not hard to figure out why she calls her self the " Pink Lady". She rode down from South Dakota and when leaving Ontario is going on to Mexico. After that she is going some place in the mid west to a Rally then on to Florida. The speaker was Bob Mutchler. Bob is a long distance rider holding some world records. Bob has done I think he said 4 Iron But 4 Corners runs. That's 11 days of over 1100 miles a day. He has also done the Southern California Motorcycles Association 4 corners run 4 times. Bob rides a BMW with a side car and has over 1,200,000 miles. Now that's a long way down the road. When he was 9 years old he contracted polio and was in a iron lung for three years. He rides all over the world for "Polio Plus".He is truly a remarkable man and he sure" Makes A Difference". There was one man there that had done the 4 Corners ride 12 times! When they asked him how many times he had done it and he said 12 times " Clint" my ridding partner out there Turned to me and said I bet he's not married!! If any one wants to read about the run you can go to Southern California Motorcycle Association on the web and click on 4 Corners Run. Carl
Good day to all: This month's message is to let all know that May is "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" another month away and it is fast approaching. And as we get back on the road, keep in mind safety. Even if in the car or on the bike, same privileges apply to both on the highway. Look out, clearly signal your intentions. (see Gold Book for information on hand signal's, lots of information in this book, take the time to read it & use it) Allow plenty of space between you and what is in front of you. Over two-thirds of fatal motor cycle accidents involve a vehicle-stay alert. Communicate with your fellow bikers any road hazards. Co-Riders be that extra set of eyes. Always enjoy the ride and stay safe. Sharon Corwin ###################################################################################### Subject: Something for Everyone at the Region H Rally District Directors, we are asking that you please distribute this information immediately to all your Chapter Directors so they can get the updates out to all their chapter members. We are proud to announce some new and exciting things coming at the Region H Rally March 22,23,& 24th in Marshall, TX. First, we have the International Membership Enhancement Division Director June Agee who will give a seminar and open forum on the MED and recruiting. We will also have Alice Meyer, Lady Rider SIG Coordinator, holding an introduction meet & greet/open forum on the Lady Riders Special Interest Group. Time permitting GWRRA Executive Director-Emeritus Don & Cindy Brock and GWRRA RV-SIG Co-founders and former International MED Coordinators) Steve Johnson and Beanie O'Neill will present three seminars on the different aspects of RV life and the RV-SIG. On Friday morning, March 23rd, a group will be leaving for the short 1 to 1 1/2 hour trip to Troup, TX. for a tour of the Motor Trike, Inc and Thoroughbred Motor sports Inc. manufacturing faculties. Since the number is limited, please sign up on-line at the Region H website for this tour. We will also have in attendance Jim & Brenda Pennington, the current GWRRA International Couple of the Year as well as Tom and Kathy Peck, former International COY and current International Couple of the Year Coordinators. In addition, we plan on offering two side trips for the ladies. Friday morning the ladies will be bussed to historic Jefferson for a day of site-seeing and antique shopping. Saturday afternoon the ladies will be bussed to Marshall Pottery, downtown to view the updates to the historic hotel toured last year, and then antique shopping. As seating is limited, please sign up at the Registration Desk as early as possible if you are interested in either of these side trips. All these options are offered along with the vast array of vendors, regular activities, usual seminars, and scenic fun-run being put together by TX Chapter I. We offering on-line registration for your ease. Simply go the Region H website and follow the directions that our Webmaster has provided. You can pay for your registration either with your favorite credit card or utilize your Pay Pal account. We look forward to seeing all of you at the Region H Rally.
Chapter Visit Schedule for 2007
All Rally information will be given out as soon as soon as we know something.
February 24 Chapter R - Van Buren Meeting at Western Sizzlin, eat at 1:00 and meet at 2:00 March 10 Chapter C - Cabot Rally April 14 Chapter H - Batesville Meeting at Western Sizzlin, eat at 1:00 and meet at 2:00 May 5 Chapter P Rally May 26 Chapter W - Blytheville Rally June 16 Chapter L - Conway Rally June 23 Chapter R - Van Buren Rally July Chapter X - Clarksville Meeting at Western Sizzlin, eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 (we would like to plan to stay overnight in Clarksville either camp or Hotel) August 11 Chapter B - Springdale Rally September 8 Chapter J - Russellville Rally September 15 Chapter D - Jonesboro Rally September 29 Chapter H - Batesville Rally October 27 Chapter X - Clarksville Rally November 3 Chapter J - Russellville Meeting at Western Sizzlin, eat at Noon and meet at 1:00 December 15 Chapter P Christmas Party (info to be announced later) We will do the best we can to attend all that are listed. There will be other types of rides offered. Remember all your suggestions are WELCOME PLEASE share you ride idea’s. That makes it a lot of fun when more minds are working on playing. You have exciting idea’s share them! If you are not sure how to put a ride together share your idea with John and Susan and they will formulate the ride.
Arkansas Couple of the Year Spotlight Mike and Pat Williams were the Chapter Couple of the Year 2006 for Chapter P in beautiful Mountain Home, Arkansas. They are also the Assistant Directors, to CD’s Roy and Pam Behrens. They have been members of GWRRA since 2004 and are enjoying their adventures on their Gold Wing. Mike was born in Durant, Oklahoma and Pat in Cleveland, Ohio. They now reside in Henderson, Arkansas. They have three children, William, 27, Crystal, 23 and Matthew, 21. And then came their pride and joy, the grandchildren, Makayla, 4, Alberto, 3 and Reese is 1. Mike’s interest in motorcycles started when Mike’s Uncle James bought him a Ducati in 1978. He was 14 years old and has been riding some kind of bike ever since. He has raced dirt bikes and 4-wheelers. Then came the fast to furious V-65 Honda Sabre. Pat started riding the dirt bikes and 4-wheelers, too. She was only a passenger on the Sabre, her legs were too short to drive by herself. She does have a Honda 250 custom bike that she rides to and from work every now and then. Most of their riding is done together on their Wing. They love riding the roads of Arkansas, especially Northern Arkansas’ curvy back roads. Most of their life they have lived in Arkansas and believe there is no better place to live. Mike is a self-employed carpenter and woodworker. For hobbies and other interests, he loves to hunt with his muzzleloader, bow and gun, loves to fish and uses his skills to make birdhouses and chimes. Ann is employed at National Supply Company in Mountain Home. She is in sales, (plumbing, electrical, heating and air supplies). She has been there for 13 years. Pat (Ann) says as far as hobbies or other interests go, that would have to be spending time with the grandkids, because other than riding their Gold Wing that is her favorite thing to do. Because of Ann’s work hours they have decided they could not be in the Couple of the Year Selection. We had the opportunity to get to know them a little better in our Couple of the Year Seminar, in Morrilton. They are a really great couple. Work gets in the way, but we want them to know how much we appreciate them for their participation with their chapter. They sure would have looked good on stage in Morrilton. Mike says he would have to wear his overalls because that’s all he wears. We told him that would be great!! As long as Ann wore hers too! As far as participation in GWRRA, they have been to the Region H rally in 2006, Wing Ding in Nashville and also took the BRC in 2006. They have attended day rallies and hold the Asst. CD position in their chapter. They have also been to Honda Hoot in Tennessee two times. They rode the Dragons Tail and the Cherohala Skyway. They have been from one end to the other on the Natchez Trace and of course lots and lots of beautiful roads here in Arkansas. They would love to travel out west for a vacation in 2007. And when time permits they would like to go back east again toward the ocean and also to visit the Goldwing Factory in Ohio.When asked why they joined GWRRA their answer was, “We wanted to meet new friends and have fun and see all the great country that God has provided for us”. Our Gold Wing organization certainly provides all of that and more. We sure hope to see more of Mike and Pat on the road!
District Directors: Dale & Carolyn Frieden Email: [email protected] 10647 Cowger Lane Dardanelle, Ar 72834 479-229-3370 Asst. District Directors: South District MAD Coordinators (Chapters A,E,F,I and T) Bill & Shelly Moore Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 236 Hooks, Texas 75561 903-547-2604 District Educators (Chapters C,D,H,P and W) Bill & Jennie McBride Email: [email protected] 2 Zuni Circle Cherokee Village, Ar 72529 870-257-4777 District Trainers Larry and Brenda Penepent Email: [email protected] 991 Day Road Pottsville, Ar 72858 479-858-7188 District MED Coordinators District Recruiting and Retention Garry and Phyllis Floyd Email: [email protected] 31 Alpine Drive Van Buren, Ar 72956 479-474-1560
District Coy Coordinator Carolyn Frieden Email: [email protected] 10647 Cowger Lane Dardanelle, Ar 72834 479-229-3370 District Treasurer District Patch Coordinators C.B. & Jean Lunsford Email: [email protected] 565 N. Sherman Drive Russellville, Ar 72802 479-968-4484 District Webmasters Doug & Sharon Salter Email: [email protected] 39 Gatliff Road Delight, Ar 71940 870-379-2197 District COY/District Ambassadors Ken & Rhonda Holmes Email: [email protected] 222 Chateau Drive Dover, Ar 72837 479-968-5179
A: Little Rock Bob & Barbara Summerville 32 Old Orchard Avenue Mabelvale, Ar 72103 501-455-5231 [email protected] 3rd Saturday Eat 8am, meet 9 @Frontier Diner I30 w/frontage Rd. near Baseline Road B: Springdale Mike & Ruthie Erskin 171 E. Morris Avenue Springdale, Ar 72764 479-799-9562 [email protected] 2nd Sat. eat 9am, meet 10 p.m. Ryan’s 102 S 21st Rogers next to Wal-Mart C: Cabot Chris & Pam DePriest 130 George Nick Road Beebe, Ar 72012 501-882-9172 [email protected] 1st Sat. Eat 4pm, meet 5 @Sawbucks Intersec Hwy 5 & 64 in El Paso D: Jonesboro Tommy & Karen Brown 805 Winbrook Circle Jonesboro, Ar 72404 870-933-8321 [email protected] 1st Sat, eat 1:30 p.m., meet 2:30 @Western Sizzlin E: Hot Springs Carol & Bob Bass #2 Nudo Lane Hot Springs, Ar 71909 501-922-3691 carol [email protected] www.arkegwrra.net 4th Sat, eat 9am,meet 10 @Hester’s Restaurant Travel Lodge Grand and Central F: Warren Donald & Darlene Savage P.O. Box 1141 Warren, Ar 71671 870-463-8772 Cell: 870-820-2813
H: Batesville Don & Denise Provence 110 Cornish Lane Batesville Ar 72501 [email protected] 2nd Sat, eat 1p.m, meet 2@Western Sizzlin 1375 N St. Louis I: Stuttgart Warren Morris 319 Hwy 13 Humphrey, Ar 72073 870-659-3884 [email protected] 2nd Sat eat 11am, meet 12 @Western Sizzlin J: Russellville Ken & Rhonda Holmes 222 Chateau Drive Dover, Ar 72837 479-968-5179 [email protected] www.hobowings.org Eat Noon, meet 1 @Western Sizzlin 105 E Main-Hwy 64 L: Conway Frank & Debbie Likert 167 Kike Acres Road Searcy, Ar 72143 501-268-8367 [email protected] www.chapterL.homestead.com 3rd Sat, eat 5p.m., Meet 6 @Annie’s Restaurant - Conway Intersection I40 & US 64 P: Mountain Home Roy & Pam Behrens 38 Ridge road Mountain Home AR 72653 870-492-5885 Cell: 870-421-5678 [email protected] http://chapterp.freespaces.com [email protected]
R: Van Buren Liz & Jim Thompson 1929 Highway 348 Rudy, Ar 72952 479-471-0697 4th Sat, eat 1p.m., meet 2 @Western Sizzlin T: Texarkana James & Vivian Mount 903-223-7004 [email protected] 1st Sat, Meet 10 a.m., Ride to Eat@11@Gander Mountain North side I30 and St. Michael Drive www.texarkana-goldwing.com W: Blytheville John Bernier 931 E Hwy 13 Blytheville, Ar 72319 870-763-1552 Cell: 870-740-4137 [email protected] Geocities.com/[email protected]/index.html 3rd Thursday, eat 6:30 p.m., meet 7 @Grecian Steak House X: Clarksville Bob & Joan Humphrey 1302 Harmon Road Clarksville, Ar 72830 479-754-4326 4th Sat, eat 5p.m., meet 6 @Western Sizzlin
Our American Flag
All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used God’s word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our "GOD GIVEN" rights and freedoms I hope you take the time to read this..... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means..... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers. Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day! The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life. The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life. The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world. The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong." The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United! States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic. The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day. The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born. The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, "In God We Trust." After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today. There are some traditions and ys of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
BY THE BOOK By: Dale Wingrove Region H Trainer The “By The Book” articles are intended to help familiarize Volunteer Leaders and GWRRA Members with the guidelines, policies, procedures, and information contained in the GWRRA Officer’s Guidebook. Any quotes or references to topics contained in our OGB should not be taken “out of context”. Please feel free to reprint these articles in Region, District and Chapter newsletters. In the February 2007 issue of Wing World Magazine Jim Hutchins introduced a new program, the “Chapter of the Year Program”. There are basic qualifications for chapters to qualify to be a Chapter of the year candidate. Most of these qualifications are in the OGB. The next few months we will let you know what those are. This month will be Websites on page D-8 of the OGB. The Chapter websites have become one of the best tools a chapter can have. It is a place where all members with computer access can go and see all of the information they need to participate with the chapter. It is also a place for new members, or new Gold Wing owners to be introduced to GWRRA and to find someone to ride with. If your chapter does not have a website below are the guidelines for a GWRRA web page.
GUIDELINES FOR WEB PAGES With the tremendous opportunities the Internet now provides, many chapters, districts and regions develop web pages to share information describing activities and other areas of interest. As a result, virtually anyone worldwide has access to these sites. Therefore, it seems prudent that these pages should be consistent and uphold the standards of these web pages. It is recommended that the following standards be used as guidelines: 1. The GWRRA Logo, and the words “Gold Wing Road Riders Association” or the acronym, “GWRRA”, should be included as a part of the web page. 2. Region, district, chapter designations, plus city and district will serve to identify the web page for those visiting the site. 3. It may be helpful to appoint a specific person as Web or Page Master, as a point-of contact for Inquiries, and questions. 4. A link to the National GWRRA Home Page (http://www.gwrra.org) would be beneficial to those who may be surfing the web for information regarding Gold Wings/Valkyrie organizations. 5. Regarding links to competing Gold Wing organizations, it would seem common sense should prevail and one could ask the question of whether Ford Motor Company would link itself to General Motors’ Home Page? As such, we don’t advertise or link to competitors. 6. Some web pages identify Staff Members with direct email links to each Staff Member. In essence, the above standards are consistent with those in place for newsletters and newspapers and as such, should not provide any undue obstacles to the consistency and uniformity of GWRRA Web Pages. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." T-E-A-M: Together Everyone Accomplishes More PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com
