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DECEMBER 2014
EDITION
Gold Wing Road Riders
Association
Vancouver, Washington
CHAPTER WA-X
Flights of the Phoenix
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM YOUR CHAPTER DIRECTORS Merry Christmas Everyone,
We hope you had a good Thanksgiving!!
This is a good time to pause and think about the past year and upcoming riding season. I know we still have a
few months of “Northwet” weather to get through, but you can use the time to think about some new rides for
everyone to enjoy once the warm climate returns.
Lynda and I have really enjoyed the rides this year. It’s always fun to travel with good friends and share the
experience. Here is the question of the month: Is there anywhere you would like to ride that we haven’t gone to
yet? It’s time to share your suggestions with the chapter. Michael and Vicky, our ride coordinators, are always
looking for chapter input. Let them hear from you!
One of the places we would like to go to is Leavenworth, WA. The trip would take a long weekend, but I think it
would be a lot of fun. We could camp or motel (which ever feeds your fancy). This ride would offer some beau-
tiful scenery and Leavenworth offers some great entertainment.
Our friend Steve Pattison had a recent health setback but is recovering nicely. We wish him and Debbie all the
best in getting through the days ahead so that Steve continues to feel stronger. This getting old is not for sissies!!!
I want to personally thank all the staff members for supporting us this year. Your help and participation has
made it all possible. Our chapter can’t move forward without the help of all the members.
Plan on coming to the chapter dinner/party on Dec. 13. We need your RSVP so that we can order enough
food and beverages.
Guess I have rambled on enough for this month. My New Year’s resolution is to get better
organized and be ready to attack any new challenges that might come along involving
Chapter X.
We’ll be seeing you “thru the windshield”
Your CD’s,
Pete & Lynda Goetz
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WINTER BLUE’S
By Bruce and Rose Hibbs
Wow! Do you believe this weather? On Saturday November 8 the weather was great! I got the bike out, dressed
for a ride, and then headed off into the sun for a fantastic ride.
Then four days later the temperature drops into the twenties with white stuff falling from the sky. Doesn’t Mother
Nature know snow is very difficult to ride in?
We all know there is nothing we can do about the weather except talk about it. So we need to look at what we can
do to get ready for the riding season.
Completing a thorough TCLOCS or the Trike Check inspection will identify any problems or repairs you may need to
complete. You can find the inspection forms on our Chapter X web site. Taking time now will help us be prepared
when/if the nice weather returns.
As I sit here looking out the window and watching it snow, it’s hard to be thinking about any training we would like
to complete with our bikes/trikes. It’s not too early to put in for a Rider or a Trike Rider course in April or May in
our local area. Also, a trailer course will be offered this spring. Just let me know which one you would like to
attend.
QUESTION: You are on a group ride and the rider ahead of you displays the below signal. What is the rider trying
to communicate to the group? The answer is on Chapter X web site under Riders Ed.
Be Seen Be Safe Have Fun
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JOIN THE FUN
RSVP BY DECEMBER 6
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FROM YOUR RIDE COORDINATORS, MICHAEL AND VICKIE MILLER
FELLOW MEMBERS: I’M ALREADY THINKING OF NEXT YEAR’S RIDE SCHEDULE.
WHERE DID YOU RIDE THIS SUMMER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE MEMBERS? WHAT FUN
AND SCENIC RIDE DID YOU DO? REMEMBER…………….BRING YOUR RIDE IDEAS TO THE NEXT MEETING!!
IMPORTANT 2014 DATES TO REMEMBER
NOVEMBER 30: 1:00 PM : TOY RUN SPONSORED BY COWLITZ COUNTY ABATE—RIDE TOGETHER WITH CHAPTER P : MEET AT WILCO IN LONGVIEW @ NOON
DECEMBER 6: Chapter X Gathering, 8:00 AM—Hometown Buffet, Vancouver
DECEMBER 13: 12-4:00 PM Chapter X Holiday Potluck @ Woodland Mobile Home Park Community CTR
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MARK YOUR
CALENDARS FOR
2015
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POKER RUN
AUGUST 29, 2015
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It’s the time of year when we can all think about what went on during the past 12 months, reflect a
little and remember the good times. We were able to enjoy a long riding season this summer. Thanks
to our wonderful ride coordinators, Michael and Vickie, we shared rides to Depoe Bay, Multnomah
Falls, Vista House, Crater Lake, Mt. Saint Helen’s and Johnson’s Ridge, Spirit Lake, Duggan Falls, and
Veronia, to name a few. We also enjoyed the camping experience with everyone at Chapter P’s Oyster
Feed at Silver Lake. Good times were had at July’s District Convention in Lynden and August’s Re-
gion Convention in Lewiston, Idaho. All gatherings confirmed the rewards reaped from getting together
— sharing stories and rekindling friendships. Great rides with good friends—memories were made rid-
ing together on the open road and sitting around an evening camp fire. Thanks to Bruce’s newsletter
articles, members getting involved in training courses, and sharing riding tips, everyone kept safety as
a priority.
Special thanks to all who contributed articles and pictures for our website and newsletters this year.
Pete and I volunteered to take on the newsletter October 2013. Hopefully, everyone feels it represents
the chapter goals and its members.
When thinking over the “theme” for this newsletter, the words “Windows of Opportunity” keep pop-
ping up. Don’t know about your younger life experiences, but the word “Opportunity” usually meant
wise investments and projection for a secure future.
Now that we are all a little more “mature”, opportunities take on added meaning. We have all followed
our own life paths, but most would agree that financial opportunities are less frequent. So, now
“windows of opportunity” happen when we help another member, relish the thrill of a beautiful day on
the motorcycle, share laughter and cherish the idea we are still alive to enjoy another day.
Looking forward to the New Year and all the chapter “windows of opportunities” ahead.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Lynda Goetz, Editor
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A little 10-year-old girl was walking home alone from school one day, when a big
man on a black motorcycle pulls up beside her. After following along for a while, he
turns to her and asks, "Hey there little girl, do you want to go for a ride?" "NO!"
says the little girl as she keeps on walking. The motorcyclist again pulls up beside
her and asks, "Hey little girl, I will give you $10 if you hop on the back." "NO!" says
the little girl as she hurries down the street. The motorcyclist pulls up beside the lit-
tle girl again and says, "Okay kid, my last offer! I'll give you 20 Bucks and a Big Bag
of Candy if you will just hop on the back of my bike and we will go for a ride." Final-
ly, the little girl stops and turns towards him and screams, "Look Dad, you're the
one who bought the Honda instead of the Harley! YOU RIDE IT!"
GREETINGS FROM YOUR NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Chapter Week Day Time City Contact Phone
A 4th Saturday 8:00 AM Seattle Mike & Pen Briese (253)535-4271
B 1st Sunday 8:00 AM Bremerton Ted & Debbie Moore (360) 308-0727
D 2nd Sunday 8:30 AM Aberdeen Kerry & Greg Bash (360) 249-4640
E 3rd Saturday 8:00 AM Bellevue Bill & Carly Estes (425) 821-7441
H 2nd Tuesday 6:00 PM Lynden Gilbert & Victoria Gunderson (360) 815-3972
I 3rd Sunday 8:00 AM Olympia Jerry McDonald (360) 790-3910
L 2nd Saturday 9:00 AM Kennewick Russ & Chris Akers (509) 378-2918
M 1st Saturday 9:00 AM Toppenish Sherre & Arlie Holden (509) 305-1278
N 3rd Sunday 8:00 AM Spokane Steve & Dawna Kienzle (509) 464-1396
O 4th Saturday 8:00 AM Port Orchard John & Myrna Scrivner (360) 275-8606
P 3rd Saturday 1:00 PM Longview David Baumer (360) 636-0519
Q 1st Wednesday 6:00 PM Tacoma Norm & Donna Wiest (253) 495-2156
R 1st Saturday 9:00 AM Walla Walla Jim Young (509) 337-6562
V 1st Thursday 6:00 PM Auburn Joe & Patti Diambri (253) 630-8463
X 1st Saturday 8:00 AM Vancouver Pete & Lynda Goetz (360) 225-3482
Y 2nd Friday 6:30 PM Enumclaw Roy & Pearl McKenzie (253) 862-0220
Z 2nd Saturday 12:00 PM Centralia Jesse & Eva Valentine (360) 888-0546
CHAPTER X’S STAFF AT A GLANCE
CHAPTER DIRECTORS, PETE & LYNDA GOETZ 360-225-3482 [email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS, MICHAEL & VICKIE MILLER 360-666-2569 [email protected]
CHAPTER TREASURER, DARREN HEMPEL 360-904-9481 [email protected]
CHAPTER STORE, ROSE HIBBS 360-571-5732 [email protected]
DOOR PRIZES, DARREN & KATHY HEMPEL 360-904-9481 [email protected]
50/50 TICKETS, DEBBIE & STEVE PATTISON 360-225-9553 [email protected]
RIDE COORDINATORS, MICHAEL & VICKIE MILLER 360-666-2569 [email protected]
RIDER EDUCATION, BRUCE HIBBS 360-571-5732 [email protected]
EVENT COORDINATOR, (Open)
NEWSLETTER EDITOR, LYNDA GOETZ 360-225-3482 [email protected]
MEMBER ENHANCEMENT OFFICERS, PETE & LYNDA GOETZ 360-225-3482 [email protected]
CHAPTER WEBMASTER, LARRY HIBBS 360-576-1027 [email protected]
CHAPTER X GATHERING : 1st SATURDAY EVERY MONTH 8:00 AM @ HOMETOWN BUFFET IN VANCOUVER
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