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Chapter IN-O
Chapter Director
Mike Schreiner
(270) 577-3458
Assistant Chapter Directors
Ed and Betty Schreiner
(270) 860-5600
Rider Education
Vernon Hunt
(812) 454-5763
Treasurers
Don & Janie Abernathy
(812) 963-3949
Web Master
Dan Roberts
(270) 748-0301
Newsletter Editor
Cathy Roberts
(270) 748-1168
Couple of the Year
Scott & Lynn Garrand
(812) 550-5404
Historian
Ginny Edwards
(812) 217-0119
Membership Enhancement
Jim & Wendy Bengert
(812) 479-9569
GWRRA CHAPTER IN-O August 2016
Chaptero.elementfx.com
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!
The Golden Eagle Gazette
Chapter Director
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Mike Schreiner
Chapter Director
WOW! This has to be the wettest summer on record! If I didn’t know any better, I would believe I was in South Florida. I hope you all have escaped water damage from all of the flash flooding in the area. It sure has put a damper on riding our bikes! I hope it stops soon, and I hope it will cool off a little.
I would like to start off by welcoming our new members Barry and Chris Hampton. Barry and Chris are Regional Directors of the Christian Motorcycle Association. They ride a Goldwing and attended many of our gatherings during the year. We are so happy they decided to join our group. I hope to see them on our chapter rides so I can get to know them better.
I was sorry that the Lemond’s Dinner Ride was cancelled a few weeks ago. Even though we did not ride, I want to thank Bob and Mary Hoagland for their efforts in planning that event. I hope we get to reschedule before the end of the riding season.
In July we also had an Observation Ride put together by Charles and Kathy Friedman. We had 8 bikes and 3 cars show up. Charles and Kathy lead us on many remote and scenic roads. Each co-rider had questions to fill out during the ride. The ride ended at Dairy Queen where our answers were reviewed. Lynn Hunt and Ginny Edwards had the most correct answers, and they were awarded a $5 gift card to DQ.
This event was a great success! Thanks to Charles and Kathy for their efforts in creating a fun afternoon. I’m sure we will do this again next year.
Coming up on the 20th of August is the Southwest & Southeast Indiana Gathering at the West Boggs Park Campground in Loogootee, IN. Each couple is asked to bring 2 cans of beef stew and a side dish. One can will be put in a large kettle, and one will be given to the local shelter. Camping is available from 19-21 Aug. If you have any questions please call me. More info is available in the newsletters.
At the July Gathering we welcomed Scott and Christina Whitfield back into our Goldwing Family! We have missed you, and we are so glad to see you. It was nice to see Henry Bruggerman and Tom and Patty Broder again in July. I hope to see you all in August so you can join our family as well. We also had visitors from Chapter Z in Bloomington. District Educators, Chuck and Chris Jacobs, and Assistant District Director Pat McKee were in attendance to pass along some information and present rider education patches.
Chapter Director
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I am so happy to see our Chapter growing and having fun spending time together.
We are all becoming great friends. Many of these friendships will last a lifetime. I appreciate all the work and participation from the members. Thanks to all of you who give so much time and effort making this Chapter function as well as making it fun to be a part of. Please continue to use your imagination to keep things fresh and interesting. I encourage all members to get involved and present new ideas for rides and events.
Our next gathering is on August 14. I hope to see you all there!
Michael Schreiner
Membership Enhancement
Jim &Wendy Bengert
Hi Folks,
Oh me, Oh my, the temperature is so High!.........I knew a guy who drove a 440 to keep cool! Four windows at 40 miles an hour!..........It has been so hot, the devil asked for AC!
I hope you don't want me to keep this up. So get out there and ride!
Rider Educator
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Vernon Hunt
To All Members and Members to be,
It’s hot, hot, and hot. I am just saying this has been an unusual year for the weather and
what it has provided for us to ride in. It has been feast or famine and very unpredictable. You
can check the weather forecast and check the radar and the Farmers Almanac, but let us face
the facts that Mother Nature rules and is very unpredictable.
Everyone reacts to weather differently and this creates issues for everyone that rides a
two or three wheel steed such as the ones that we ride. Being prepared for these rides that
we participate in being a short ride. On a vacation excursion with a group be prepared for the
changes. It is always a plus for everyone involved. Here are a few things to think about before
heading out on that ride you are about to enjoy.
First make sure to check your dependable steed out to give you that piece of mind. Next,
make sure you have told someone of your plans to be gone for a while, even if it is for a day.
Always take extra medication for those unforeseen events that might hamper you from
getting home when you are expecting to. Take extra clothing as the altitude you are in will
change from warm to cold as you go up in those mountainous regions traveled by many. Do
not forget to have a medical card or information filled out in a letter form or a flash drive and
let several people know where to find it in case of a medical emergency. Phone numbers and
the Gold Book are more thing to keep with you as we travel the roads on those two and three
wheel steeds that we enjoy so much. Last but not least, make sure your driver’s license, vehi-
cle license, and your vehicle insurance are up to date.
All the things I mentioned above are just a few things that will make the trips we venture
on that more enjoyable as we travel the roads that we enjoy so much. Until next month, ride
and enjoy the roads to your heart’s content. Don’t forget to take pictures.
Ride Safe so we can meet again,
Vernon Hunt (Chapter O Rider Educator)
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Gathering Happenings
Pledge of Allegiance.
Guests Scott & Christiania Whitfield, Chuck & Chris Jacobs, and Pat McKee.
Henry Bruggerman and Tom & Patty Broder attended their second gathering.
Berry and Chris Hampton received their Chapter O pin. Welcome.
Berry Hampton invited all Chapter O members to attend the Christian Motorcycle Association Word Warriors gatherings. They meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at Stoll’s Country Inn. Eat at 8a.m. and meet at 9a.m.
IN District Educators Chuck and Chris Jacobs awarded Mike & Rose Schreiner their Master Tour Rider Patches.
In District Educations Chuck & Chris Jacobs honored Dennis & Debbie Juncker for maintaining their Master Tour Rider level.
Vern incognito stressed the importance of always preparing for what might happen. This includes not returning from a ride when anticipated.
Dennis Juncker passed out Road Captain Course certificates that were suited for framing.
There was a great conversation on the article in the Wing World regarding braking.
Golden Eagle Award went to Lynn Hunt.
Candy Jar winner was Wendy.
Richard still has the chicken hat due to not attending the gathering.
110% award went to Dennis for discussing how NOT to brake while pulling a trailer.
GWRRA ANNIVERSARY
Scott & Lynn Garrand members since 2012
Jerry & Connie Nord members since 2010
David & Pat Noble members since 1984
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3Dennis &
Debbie
Juncker’s
Anniversary
4 5 Willie and
Beverly
Wilson’s
Anniversary
6
7 8 9 10 Paul
Davis’
Birthday
11 12 13 Glen
McFadden’s
Birthday
14 15 Dennis
Juncker’s
Birthday
16 17 David
Hunt’s
Birthday
Jim & Wendy
Bengert’s
Anniversary
18 Don
Abernathy’s
Birthday
19 Cathy
Roberts’
Birthday
20
21 22 23 24 Connie
Nord’s
Birthday
Don & Janie
Abernathy’s
Anniversary
25 26 27
28 29 30 31
August 2016
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Chapter IN-O Events 2016
August 2016
1. 14th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
2. 20th-Southwest/Southeast IN Gathering
September 2016
1. 1st-4th 2016 Wing Ding in Billings, MT
2. 11th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
3. 19th-24th Maggie Valley Week
October 201
1. 9th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
November 2016
1. 13th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
December 2016
1. 3rd– Chapter O Christmas Party
2. 11th— Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
January 2017
1. 8th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
February 2017
1. 12th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
March 2017
1. 12th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
April 2017
1. 9th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
May 2017
1. 14th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
June 2017
1. 11th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
July 2017
1. 9th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
August 2017
1. 13th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
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Ride Schedule 2016
Date Meet Leave Time Destination City Miles
Aug 3rd Evansville 6p.m. Sandy’s Pizza Fort Branch, IN 23
Aug 6th Henderson 4p.m. Country Cup-
board
Madisonville, KY 41
Aug 7th Henderson 9a.m. Catfish Kitchen
Restaurant
Benton, KY 89
Aug 13th Evansville 2p.m. Chapter IL-O
Gathering
O’Fallon, IL 158
Aug 14th Evansville 12p.m. Card Ride/
Chapter O
Indiana ???
Aug 17th Evansville 6p.m. Yesterdaze Boonville, IN 18
Aug 20th Evansville 10a.m. The Dock Leavenworth, IN 78
Aug 21st Henderson 9a.m. Patti’s Grand Rivers, KY 89
Aug 27th Evansville 5p.m. Taylor’s II Oakland City, IN 28
Aug 28th Evansville 10a.m. The Overlook Leavenworth, IN 76
Aug 31st Evansville 6p.m. El Charro Café Evansville, IN 9
September 1-4 Wing Ding Billings, MT 1440
Rides that meet in Evansville will meet at the Thorntons on Morgan and Burkhart
Rides that meet in Henderson will meet at the Thorntons at 2855 US High 41 North, just down from Audubon
Park
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Master Tour Riders Betty Schreiner
NEW Chapter O Members Diane
District Educators Chuck and Chris Jacobs present Mike
and Rose Schreiner their Master Tour Rider Patches at the
July Gathering.
Berry and Chris Hampton received their Chapter O pins at
the July Gathering. Welcome.
District Recognition Diane Angermeier
District Educator Chuck and Chris Jacobs honored
Dennis and Debbie Juncker at the July Gathering for
maintaining their Master Tour Rider requirements and
all they have done in the name of riders education.
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Humming Birds Found in Kentucky
They are quite common summer visitors, usually arriving mid-April, although some come as early as late March. Mating and nesting usually occurs in June. They normally return to their wintering grounds in Mexico and Central America by late July. Some of them migrate south later, but usually they are all gone by the end of September. Migrating males are the first to arrive and the first to depart. The females and the young usually follow about two weeks later.
1. There are more than 325 hummingbird species in the world. Only eight species regularly breed in the United States.
2. A hummingbird’s brilliant throat color is not caused by feather pigmentation, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of
the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, and other factors all influence just how bright and colorful the throat may appear.
3. Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to scoot sideways while they are perched. These birds have
evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more efficient flying. They will use their feet for scratching, however!.
Male Female
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds,
Rufous Hummingbirds,
These hummingbirds are usually found in gardens and at feeders. These birds are fearless, and are known for chasing away other hummingbirds and even larger birds, or rodents away from their favorite nectar feeders and flowers.
Male Female
Male Female
Black-chinned Hummingbirds
The male has a black, shimmering throat with a
purple edge and pale feathers below that create a
collar. However, unless the light is just right, the
head looks all black. His back is green and there are
some green feathers covering the chest.
The female is pale (sometimes with a slightly speck-
led throat) and her back is green.
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Humming Bird Fun Facts
Black-chinned Hummingbirds
The male has a black, shimmering throat with a
purple edge and pale feathers below that create a
collar. However, unless the light is just right, the
head looks all black. His back is green and there are
some green feathers covering the chest.
The female is pale (sometimes with a slightly speck-
led throat) and her back is green.
4. Hummingbirds have 1,000-1,500 feathers, the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world. Not only do they not need as many feathers because of their tiny size, but fewer feathers also keeps them more lightweight for easier flight.
5. The average ruby throated hummingbird weighs 3 grams. In comparison, a nickel weighs 4.5 grams. It would take more than 150 ruby-throated hummingbirds to weigh one pound.
6. From 25-30 percent of a hummingbird’s weight is in its pectoral muscles. These are the broad chest muscles principally re-sponsible for flight.
7. A hummingbird’s maximum forward flight speed is 30 miles per hour. These birds can reach up to 60 miles per hour in a dive.
8. Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs of all birds. They measure less than 1/2 inch long but may represent as much as 10 percent of the mother’s weight at the time the eggs are laid. A hummingbird egg is smaller than a jelly bean!
9. A hummingbird must consume approximately 1/2 of its weight in sugar daily, and the average hummingbird feeds 5-8 times per hour. In addition to nectar, these birds also eat many small insects and spiders, and may also sip tree sap or juice from broken fruits.
10. A hummingbird’s wings beat between 50 and 200 flaps per second depending on the direction of flight and air conditions.
11. An average hummingbird’s heart rate is more than 1,200 beats per minute.
12. At rest, a hummingbird takes an average of 250 breaths per minute. Their breathing pace will increase when they are in flight.
13. Depending on the species, habitat conditions, predators and other factors, including threats to hummingbirds, the average lifespan of a wild hummingbird is 3-12 years.
14. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell but have very keen eyesight.
15. Hummingbirds do not suck nectar through their long bills, they lick it with fringed, forked tongues. Capillary action along the fringe of their tongue helps draw nectar up into their throats so they can swallow.
16. A hummingbird can lick 10-15 times per second while feeding.
17. Hummingbirds digest natural sucrose in 20 minutes with 97 percent efficiency for converting the sugar into energy.
18. Despite their small size, hummingbirds are one of the most aggressive bird species. They will regularly attack jays, crows, and hawks that infringe on their territory, and backyard birders often have one dominant hummingbird that guards all the feeders, chasing intruders away.
19. Hummingbirds are native species of the New World and are not found outside of the Western Hemisphere except in a few zoos or aviaries.
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Rides in July Kathy Friedman & Paul Davis
The Patio Steakhouse in Cannelton, Indiana greeted
9 Chapter O Members for their supper ride July 2nd.
July 13th eating in Elizabethtown, IL with
Chapter IL Q
Quick trip to
Joe’s Crab
Shack July 7th
Shawn Banks CD of IL Chapter Q in Carbondale, IL meets with
Chapter O members before their gathering July 6th.
July 17th standing on
blacktop in 94 degrees
heat trying to get ice
Cream at the Custard
Stand in Sesser IL with
Chapter Q
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Rides in July Kathy Friedman & Paul Davis
It was a beautiful afternoon for a ride. No humidity, blue skies, and fluffy white clouds . Thirteen members met for the ride to Nisbett Inn. Those attending were Charles and Kathy, Mike and Lynda, Betty and Ed, Ron and Debbie, Paul and Jane, Willie, Richard and Becky. Charles led us through the country, avoiding the 4 H fairgrounds. Everyone had a great time
10 members enjoyed the ride to the Blue Boar. Paul lead
us through some beautiful scenery in Southern Illinois.
Bald Knob Cross of Peace Kathy Friedman
The cross is located in Alto Pass, in the Illinois Ozark Mountains. It stands 111 ft. tall, and at night is lit with over 40,000 watts of light. The cross may be seen for 7500 square miles. The cross was the brainchild of Wayman Presley, who wanted a place where people of all denominations could worship. Although, Mr. Presley first thought of building a cross in 1937, actual ground breaking was in 1959 during Easter Sunrise Service. The cross is a symbol of peace, hope, charity, and faith.
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Happy Birthday Becky Diane Angermeier
The Chapter Celebrated Becky’s
Birthday in style! She is 29 (again).
Illinois District Rally Paul Davis
Paul & Jane and Dennis & Debby getting
ready to release balloons at the District
Rally July 22nd. A nice place to visit
Debbie & Paul using
Chapter IN-O teamwork.
Paul & Jane and Dennis &
Debbie attended the
Illinois District Rally.
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Region D Rally in Coldwater MI Debbie Juncker
Crossroads Car (and bike) Show Berry Hampton
Dennis & Debbie attended the
Region D Rally in Coldwater
MI. They found out why the
town was named Coldwater
when they received about 6
inches of rain during the rally.
Rain Gauge
Watching the eagle fly
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A Scary Sight in Illinois Cathy Roberts
While riding in Shawnee Forest a few weeks ago we briefly
glimpsed, dare I say it, Sasquatch!!!!
We only got a glance at this rarely seen creature as we were
admiring the roads near Garden of the Gods. It looked like
people were feeding this creature their children. Oh, my bad,
they were actually taking pictures of this gentle giant.
At seven feet tall and 2600 pounds, it’s safe to say it’s not like
any creature ever spotted before in Shawnee National Forest.
But while most mysterious creatures would have campers
running for the safety of the nearest cabin, this one has them
running for their cameras.
“Sassy” was the brainchild of local entrepreneur Doug and Carrie
DeVore who own Shawnee Forest Cabins, a popular place to stay
for hunters, hikers, and others drawn to the natural beauty of
Southern Illinois. Carrie came across a small Big Foot statue for
sale and their kids loved it. With all of the rumors and so-called sightings of Big Foot in the Shawnee
National Forest, they decided they needed one for their cabins. And with that, the idea for Sassy was born.
“It took four guys and a backhoe to load her,” says DeVore. And from the moment she hit the road, she
was a star, attracting countless double takes, thumbs ups, and photos. Now everyone has embraced the
new addition and popular tourist draw.
http://www.shawneeforest.com/bigfoot
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Local Interest
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GWRRA National, Region D, and Indiana District Contacts
GWRRA National
Director
Ray & Sandi Garris
Rider Education
Bob & Althea Berry
Deputy Director D & H
Jack Wagner
Indiana District Staff
District Directors
Ray & Melinda Faber
307-0134
Assistant District Directors
Pat & Gerda McKee
(317) 407-3197
District Ride Educator
Chuck & Chris Jacobs
(812) 825-8950
Assistant Riders Education
Dennis & Debbie Juncker
(812) 457-8486
Region D
Director
Lloyd & Becky Glydewell
(937) 322-7156
Ride Educators
John and Laurel Keuhl
(219) 464-4663
Leadership Trainers
Kathleen & Ken Heibel
(616) 901-2767
Membership Enhancement
Gary & Carol Meyerholtz
(812) 639-7776
GWRRA National Events
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GWRRA Indiana District Events
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GWRRA Indiana District Events
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2016 GWRRA INDIANA DISTRICT
WALMART SUPER CHALLENGE
1. Starting April 16, 2016, each Chapter will collect receipts from as many different Walmart stores as possible
(Sam’s Club not included). You can ride, walk, take the car, the bus, or any transportation you want.
2. Only one receipt from each store per Chapter is permissible.
3. Someone from each Chapter will be responsible for the collection and validation of the receipts from their
Chapter members.
4. There are approximately 106 Walmart stores in Indiana, no stores outside the State of Indiana will be accept-
ed.
5. A receipt is eligible for any items, as small a pack of gum, or as large as a TV set, as long as the eligible date
and store location is visible.
6. Contest will end November 1, 2016. All receipts must be dated between April 16, 2016 and November 1, 2016.
any other dates will be disallowed.
7. At the Fall District meeting, on November 12, 2016, all receipts may be turned into: Duane Ewell, Indiana Dis-
trict Team, or in the event your Chapter is unable to have a representative at the Fall Meeting, the receipts
can be mailed to: Duane Ewell GWRRA Indiana District Team PO Box 344 Cromwell, IN 46732 Postmarks later
than November 12, 2016 will not be accepted
8. The Chapter with the most receipts from different Walmart's will win their 2017 Chapter dues paid in full. In
case of a draw, those Chapters will be entered into a game of skill and the winner will be determined. Runner
up team or teams from the game of skill will also receive a prize of lesser value. The winning Chapter will be
announced and the 2017 Winter Rendezvous in Columbus, IN. Decisions of the judges will be final.
9. Questions may be directed to: Duane Ewell Indiana District Team 260-894-1642.
Make this a fun Chapter Event, Happy Shopping and may the Best Chapter win.
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The IN District Traveling Plaque is at IN-D2
The Region D Plaque is still at Chapter O
On April 20th 5 Chapter members went
to Lebanon, IN to capture the Region D
Plaque.
Chapter O meets on the second Sunday
of the month @ Archie & Clyde’s.
On Monday night June 6, eleven members
from Fort Wayne’s D2 Johnny Appleseed
Wings went to Angola Chapter U to retrieve
the District Travel Plaque. They traveled
about 104 miles round trip.
D2 has our monthly gatherings on the
Second Monday of the month at the Pizza
Hut in the Village of Coventry at 5735
Coventry Lane, Ft Wayne, IN (near the I-69
and US 24 exit).
CD: Rick Warmels
260-238-4148
Chapter IN-O is affiliated with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. It is located in
Region D, Indiana’s District. The chapter was chartered in 1988 and has members
from Evansville Indiana, Southwestern Indiana, and Northwestern Kentucky.
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association is the world’s largest social organization for
owners and riders of Honda Gold Wings and Valkyrie motorcycles. We are actually a
large family who live by the following motto:
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
Chapter IN-O
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Gathering Information
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!