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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Chapter Directors Mike Gollahon & Teresa Sullivan
210-346-2926
July 2019 Contents
Chapter H & District Info 2
CD 3 - 4
MEC 5
Texas District Educators 6
Rider Educator Letter 7 - 8
TX-H Events 9
GWRRA Events 10
Flyers 11-14
GWRRA Membership App. 15
Back Page 16
Volume 38 Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge! Issue 07
TX-H Est. 6 November 1981
6-15-2019 getting ready to ride to
chapter W cookout Fayetteville, TX
The Chapter H July gathering will be on
Thursday July 11, 2019 at the Aspen
Creek Grill 11719 Bandera Rd, San
Antonio, TX. At 6:30 P.M.
Volume 38 - 2 - Issue 07
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Chapter H Staff
Chapter Directors
Mike Gollahon & Teresa Sullivan
Assistant Chapter Directors
Vacant
Treasurer
Sandra Meckel
Member Enhancement and Social
Coordinator
Paula Milligan & Keith Griffin
Activity / Ride Coordinator
Charles Fleming
Newsletter Editor Robert Smith
Web Master / Photographer / Facebook
Dean Davis
Technical Advisor
Len Ellis
Chapter Mascot
Goldie
“Goldie” - Chapter H Mascot
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
www.gwrra.org
GWRRA TX District www.gwrra-tx.org
GWRRA Chapter H www.gwrra-txh.org
GWRRA Chapter H Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GWRRATexasChapterH
District Directors Jim & Alvalin Woodul 254-634-4658
Assistant District Director Dan & Donna Rymarz 847-702-6667
Assistant District Director Tom & Dawn Sprague 858-755-6071
District Treasurer Tim & Young Brooks 254-290-5462
Admin Assistant Wanda Osborn 512-528-8150
District Educators Randy & Kathy Reese 512-744-3635
Membership Enhancement Coordinator Lyle & Sheri Altes 512-897-0860
COY Coordinator Dale & Carleen Garrett 254-554-4123
Assistant District Educator Chris & Lynn Schoenthal 972-660-6286
District Trainer Open position
Assistant Trainer Jim & Genie Scholes 832-627-8423
Motor Awareness Coordinator Scott & Judy Finnell 512-591-7631
Vendor Coordinators Open Position
Ride Coordinator Butch & Marie Schmit 817-573-7763
Webmaster Tom Sprague 858-755-6071
Newsletter Editor Tom Sprague 858-755-6071
TX Couple of Year 2016 - 2018 Sal & Phylis Pesta 210-662-8161
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Chapter Directors,
Mike Gollahon and Teresa Sullivan
July Thoughts
We choose to ride and embrace the freedom of the road. Let's face it. Is there any better feeling than
riding hill country twisties on a warm Texas day? To enhance the experience, we ride with our buddies. I
appreciate all of our Chapter H riders, especially those that come out for our chapter rides. Not only do I
enjoy your company, but you help me become a better rider. Those little tips that you pick up at every
meal stop or water break add up. Watching how our experts set up and execute turns, influence my riding.
Seeing what gear choices people make, influence my buying patterns, thus making me safer. Learning
from those that have been there before us. That's an enormous part of the GWRRA Chapter H experience.
With that in mind, I hope to reintroduce a degree of riding education to our chapter. I know that the
national and district offices have stressed the fun facet of membership, but as corny as it sounds, I enjoy
learning. We need ideas for short educational segments that can be presented at our chapter gatherings or
included in the newsletter. Please, email me ideas for 5 to 10 minute presentations that you would like to
experience at our chapter gatherings. Not a course. Just a short segment. A tip that will help. Here is the
first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4
Test Your Awareness: Do The Test
How many passes does the team in white make?
Test your awareness and Do the Test! TFL cycling
safetly advert! Count the number of passes the
White team makes. Do you see the Moonwalking
bear?
www.youtube.com
The point of the video is simple. Watch for motorcycles (or as the narrator would say, "motorbikes").
OUR lesson as riders is deeper: since we know that there are DRIVERS that haven't learned from the
video, we have to be looking for them! They are busy counting white team passes (between texts and
tweets). They aren't looking for us, so they don't see us. There's an old joke that ends with a driver
questioning their child after a collision with a truck. (continued next page)
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
The child responds to the parents with the remark, "you asked me if any CARS were coming!" Drivers'
brains work like that old joke. They ARE looking for cars. Not motorcycles. So ride like children are
driving all the cars.
Please remember that the chapter gathering is a week later than normal (July 11), so we can all enjoy
fireworks. Same time and place. Be safe and I'll see you at our next ride!
Ride safe!
TX-H Chapter Directors,
Mike Gollahon and Teresa Sullivan
TX-H Getting ready to leave ACP for the Three Sisters 06-29-2019
GWRRA Anniversaries
Viola Washington 07-06
Alan Wiederanders 07-13
Connie Wiederanders 07-13
Nicole Wiederanders 07-13
Angela Batts 07-13
Carl Batts 07-13
Robert Mosher 07/-15
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Time to celebrate our Freedom
It’s that time of year again. July is fast
approaching along with all the celebrations and
patriotic displays that are brought forth from this
day. There will be lots of people enjoying a
four-day weekend and traveling to celebrate the
holiday.
Here in South Texas, our travel plans change a
little bit for motorcycle riders. Due to the heat in
the afternoon, we have to change our ride times
to morning rides beginning in June and carrying
through into September. It can reach temps over
100 degrees very quickly and this can run for
several days (if not weeks) during the summer.
Therefore, we take precautions to help prevent
heatstroke or heat exhaustion. We always want
to be hydrated and stop frequently to get off the
bikes and stretch. We also have to keep an eye
on our riding partners and friends to ensure that
they stay healthy.
We also need to keep an eye on our bikes as
well. The heat can be tough on tires and cooling
systems. Fortunately, the cooling system on the
Gold Wing (if maintained properly) is a trouble-
free system. The tires need to be checked for
over-inflation and excessive wear during these
summer months. Any questions about tires
should be addressed as soon as possible.
As always, ride safe and courteously and we’ll
see you on the road.
Upcoming Calendar Events
Saturday July 4th – Independence Day
First Wednesday each month – Bike night at
Alamo Cycle Plex. 6pm – 11:00pm
Sunday July 7th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Thursday July 11th – Chapter Gathering 6:30 pm
– 8:30 pm – Aspen Creek Grill
Saturday July 13th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Sunday July 21st – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Saturday July 27th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
July Birthdays
Phyllis E July 9
Ernest D July 30
Thanks for All You Do
Keith Griffin and Paula Milligan
TX-H MEC’s
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under
CC BY-NC-ND
Chapter H Membership Enhancement July 2019
Keith Griffin and Paula Milligan [email protected]
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Randy & Kathy Reese - Texas District Educators
Stay Awake, Stay Alert, Stay Alive…
Our chapter just returned from a multiple day ride up to Palo Duro Canyon and the Amarillo area. Each
day we covered long distances but we took frequent breaks to stretch and hydrate. One of the comments I
regularly heard at our rest breaks was “I’m having a little trouble staying awake.” Of course, that got my
attention and started me thinking.
Rider fatigue can be deadly. It can happen any time, but it is most frequent on long rides and after dark.
Along with feeling drowsy, other signs of rider fatigue are back tension, burning eyes, shallow breathing,
inattentiveness, and erratic riding.
One aggravating factor is often a large meal on the road. The sugar rush and subsequent fall after a big
meal can be enough to produce a drowsy rider. Other culprits include today’s Gold Wings themselves.
They are smoother, quieter, and more comfortable. Cruise control is a wonderful feature but can
contribute to falling asleep while riding.
The National Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying awake – and staying safe – when
you are riding.
Get enough rest. This may seem obvious, but if you have not had a restful sleep, you are
inviting rider fatigue.
If possible, do not ride alone.
Try to avoid riding long distances at night.
Use the audio on your radio to help keep you awake and alert.
Use the cruise control sparingly.
Watch ergonomic factors. Ride with your head and eyes up along with a good riding posture.
In the daytime wear sunglasses to fight glare and help prevent eye fatigue.
Take frequent breaks.
Avoid overeating; have light meals and snacks. Don’t drink any alcohol.
If you still find yourself getting drowsy riding, pull over into a rest stop or just stop for the night at the next motel.
GOLDEN RULE: Listen to your Co-Rider who may well know what’s going on
better then you. Co-Rider, watch for the warning signs for fatigue and tell the rider YOU
need a break. Once stopped, visit about your observations.
Remember, safe riding is important and demands your full attention.
Ride Often, Ride Safely, and Hey! Be careful out there!
Randy and Kathy Reese
Texas District Educators
2017-18 International Couple of the Year
All The Gear All The Time
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Former TX-H Rider Educator
Bill Stein
San Antonio, Texas
Dear GWRRA,
I am 77 years young and joined the GWRRA in 2012, Chapter TX-H, in San Antonio, TX. Some where’s
along about 2014 I was selected to be our Chapter Educator, a job I really enjoyed. I was making good
headway in having classes in first aid and riding courses. I was doing everything necessary to keep our
older members at Level IV qualified while taking newer members through the lower levels. I had a good
record of advancing members.
In about 2016 things started to change. If I needed a particular course to be presented I had to go outside
the GWRRA realm to keep my chapter friends advancing or qualified. Things were getting
tougher. When I asked for a rider course the only instructor available to me would have to come out of
Houston and he made it obvious that he was not interested. After I fought the uphill battle for a year or so
I decided to give up the position of Chapter Educator and become just a rider in the chapter
again. Truthfully it hurt to give up but I was at a dead end and thought that maybe someone else could
find a way through the GWRRA maze.
So here we are today. The GWRRA elected to eliminate the Chapter Educators position and shift the
responsibility up to the District Level. Let me just tell you that that has not worked either and the proof is
we have not seen anyone wanting to educate us at the chapter level. We have about eight members here
that worked hard to achieve Level IV and now that has gone by the wayside.
I heard that there will be a new program introduced at WingDing this year. Will it have provisions that
will put education at the chapter level or will it be something of a state program. I can only hope that
there is Chapter level programs to be passed down to the chapters. This is the only way we can keep
members aware of their status and put programs together that will keep the Levels Program alive and give
riders a chance to feel they have accomplished all things necessary to make them better riders. Even the
Harley Davidson riders are getting better programs than we are simply because they are presented at the
local level.
I have always told our chapter that fun is necessary. Safety is also necessary. BUT education is what
brings all of us home safely so that we can repeat the first two items. I plead with the GWRRA to put
Rider Education back into the Chapter level and give us programs that first will make better educators of
us and to make knowledgeable riders of all us.
At the WingDing held in Grapevine, Texas several years ago I spoke with Scott Fennel about an idea I
had. My thought was to take the GoldWing off the table and make our association available to all new
Honda motorcycle purchasers. After all the newer generation of riders does not have the fun money on
hand to buy a luxury cruiser. Most of us that ride Wings today have made our available moneys and were
able to start small and move up. (continued next page)
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Today’s motorcycle rider goes to the store and buys as much motorcycle as they can and that will usually
exclude the GoldWing. Let’s keep the GWRRA alive with all the principals it had when it was established
and not let it die on the vine because we did not make it available to all.
This is my voice and mine alone. I am proud to be a member and my vision is to see the GWRRA grow
to a point that we stay ahead of the competition. H-D Co. did look at the GWRRA and then they started
their own program to keep their riders safe. Many of them purchased H-Ds to ride to the ice house for a
beer and go back home. That concept is starting to change for the good. Every motorcycle accident
affects us all. Motorist awareness is good and can be made better if all drivers are aware of each other.
William R. Stein
Ex-Chapter Educator/Chapter TX-H, San Antonio, TX
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
CHAPTER GATHERING: Our next gathering is 11 July, Thursday 6:30 p.m. at the
Aspen Creek Grill on Bandera Road at Hwy 1604. Come out for good food, fun and
sharing our Goldwing experiences. Hope to see you there.
Sunday July 7th KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Saturday July 13th KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Sunday July 21st KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Saturday July 27th KSU 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Always check calendar for most updated information:
http://localendar.com/public/Texas_ChapterH
Other Events:
Wednesday July 3rd Alamo Cycle Plex Bike Night 6 – 9 PM Yamaha Twin Stunt Show
Saturday July 20th Alamo Cycle Plex “Pet Day”
Saturday July 20th Alamo Cycle Plex “Movie Night” Just like the old days – park your ride
out back and watch a movie with us. Bring a blanket, drinks, and your favorite snacks. 8 –
10 PM
Tuesday July 9th K2 Bike Night 6:15-8:30 PM Dairy Queen 1202 US HWY 90 W.
Castroville, TX 78009
Alamo Cycle Plex also has lots of other events check there calendar link out:
https://www.alamocycleplex.com/events-san-antonio-tx--xcalendar
TX-H Upcoming Events
Calendar
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
GWRRA UPCOMING EVENTS
September 24-30, 2019 Oklahoma District Rally Lawton, OK
October 17-19, 2019 Mississippi District Rally Gulfport, MS
March 26-28, 2020 Come Early March 25th, Leave Late March 29th For Our Special
Guided Tours
Louisiana District Rally Houma, LA
Wingers-N-Waves 2019 WINGERS-N-WAVES
August 27 – 31, 2019 Wing Ding 41 Nashville, TN
Click Event names: hyperlinks to more information
Always check TX-H website events calendar for any updates or changes
http://localendar.com/public/Texas_ChapterH
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Winger Cruise Events at Sea
http://www.wingersnwaves.com/home.html
6TH ANNUAL WINGERS-N-WAVES Departs February 24, 2020
https://gwrracruise.godaddysites.com/6th-annual-carribean-.html
We are thrilled to announce the 6th annual WINGERS-N-WAVES Caribbean cruise on February 24,
2020 for 5 nights of FUN! We will depart on the Celebrity Infinity from Miami to Key West & Cozumel,
Mexico. (Celebrity is owned by Royal Caribbean and it’s their higher end brand). They are known for
exquisite food & world-class service. We will have a host hotel in Miami at a special group rate. You’ll
enjoy seeing friends you’ve met from previous WINGERS-N-WAVES cruises and every year plenty of
new Wingers that join the FUN!
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
https://wing-ding.org/
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Rally Flyer Link
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
https://wing-ding.org/
Online Registration Link Printable Form Link Hotel/Resort Registration Link
http://www.gwrra-txh.org/ or email: [email protected]
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
http://www.gwrra.org/ (GWRRA Website)
https://membership.gwrra.org/ (GWRRA Membership Page)
Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
https://www.alamocycleplex.com/
The Chapter H gathering will be on Thursday July 11, 2019 at the Aspen Creek Grill 11719 Bandera Rd,
San Antonio, TX at 6:30 P.M. in the meeting room.
https://www.aspencreekgrill.com/sanantonio/