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2015/2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2 March/April 2016
In Every Issue GWTA Business Members 3 GWTA Chapter Listings 4-6 GWTA Membership Application 18 GWTA Contact Information 21
Touring News is published online 12 times per year for Gold Wing Touring Association (GWTA) in the United States of America. The known office of publication is GWTA, 2415 Directors Row, Suite K, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Postmaster: Send address changes to: GWTA, P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403. Periodicals postage paid in Indianapolis, Indiana and at additional mailing offices.
ARTICLEST-CLOCK 3
Washington State Rally 7
In Memory of... 8
Dreaming of Summer 9
The Capital Report 10
Chapter Meeting Notes 11
Region C Rally 13
Region C Rally ‘Celebrate Good Times’ 14
Board of Directors Election Form 16
Gold Rush Registration Form 17
GWTA Membership Application 18
Coming Events in Region C 19
Bikes, Winter, Shows, and GWTA 20
Membership Special 22
Biggest 50/50 Raffle 23
Send articles, photos & changes to:Touring News Magazine, P.O. Box 42403
Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403Chrysa Keenon - Magazine Editor
Email: [email protected]
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2015/2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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There is a limited supply of these shirts available. This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program.
Doug Green Rider Education Director [email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts Put under the Rider Education heading. Make is as large or small to fit.
This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program.There is a limited supply of these shirts available. Contact Doug
Green, Rider Education Director,[email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts
Hi Everyone,
Now that Spring has sprung and in many areas of the Country, riding season will be coming soon if it hasn’t already, it is time to tend to our trusty machine and make sure it is ready for riding. To help us complete our checkup there is a trusty acronym that makes this process easy. As a reminder here it is: T-CLOCK. Each letter reminds us to check different parts of the bike and here is the list.
T = Tires and Wheels – Make sure your tires are in good shape. If the bike has been sitting for a time make sure you check the sidewalls for cracks. This is easiest done with a flashlight. If you have wheels with spokes check them for tightness.
C = Controls - Make sure you levers work easily. Check all your hoses for cracks or leaks. Make sure your throttle works smoothly.
L = Lights – Check all your lights to make sure none of the bulbs are burned out. While the lights are on it is a good time to make sure none of you lenses are cracked or broken. The most important light to check is your head light. Since we can’t turn this off the only way it does not work is if it has burned out.
O = Oil – Check to make sure your level is where it should be and there are no leaks. If the bike has been sitting, it might be a good idea to change the oil.
C = Chassis – This step is often overlooked and should be done at least once a year. We should look at our frame and make sure there are no cracks or problems Our suspension is al very important and we should look at the front forks to make sure the seals are not leaking. The rear shock on the Wing is an air shock so make sure the pressure is set correctly. If our bike has a belt or chain check the tightness and do a thorough inspection.
K = Kickstand – Check them out and make sure the side stand is working properly and the proper indicators are still functioning. If you have a center stand try it out and make sure it works O.K.
Now that our bikes have been thoroughly checked ENJOY THE RIDE!
Doug Green, National RED
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REGION ASt Ch Chapter Name Chapter Director Director
PhoneDirector Email
OR A Rogue Valley Wings Terry Ashcraft 541-245-1489 [email protected]
OR P Columbia Wings Scott Peabody 360-713-4056 [email protected]
WA B Stilly Valley Wings Rob & Cheryl LeBar 425-315-5604
WA C Evergreen Wings Mike & Lynn Green 260-200-8315
WA D Northwest Wings Joe & Lori Lusko 253-445-5768
WA F Fun & Friendship Riders Dick & Bonnie Holdsworth 253-839-2046
WA G Lilac City Riders Dennis McDaniel & Dorothy Hobert 509-209-6062 [email protected]
WA I Whidbey Island Wings Connie Mollerstuen 360-929-2483 [email protected]
WA L Smoking Mountain Riders Scott & Cindy Peabody 360-713-4056 [email protected]
WA Q The “Q” Crew Mike & Marion Freels 360-273-4884
WA S Skagit Valley Wings Dennis Ness 360-466-3547
WA U Okanogan Valley Wings Teri Mitschelen 509-429-1751 [email protected]
WA Z Sequim Valley Wings Paul Carmean 360-928-3358 [email protected]
REGION BAZ F F Troop Bernie & Judy Stout 480-390-2318 [email protected]
CA NA Grapestompers Manny Bernstein 209-472-9503 [email protected]
CA NB Redwood Wings Tom Garske, Jr. 707-933-9799 [email protected]
CA NE Yosemite Wings Bill Jamison 559-297-5065 [email protected]
CA NF River City Wings Kathy Honig 916-366-1436 [email protected]
CA NL Clear Lake Road Riders Lynn Hollenback 707-245-4270 [email protected]
CA NP Diablo Valley Wings Harry & Karen Davis 925-686-3774 [email protected]
CA NR Monterey Bay Wings Doug Green 831-338-6804 [email protected]
CA NS Gold Country Riders Dennis Therien 530-228-9405 [email protected]
CA NT Tri-County Travelers Thomas (Skip) Trautman 530-633-0857 [email protected]
CA NV Woodland Roadrunners John Hunrath 916-682-0734 [email protected]
CA NX Lassen Riders Dennis C. Garton 530-200-1984 [email protected]
NM Q New Mexico Desert Runners Alan Rignshall 505-293-0433 [email protected]
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REGION CIA L Loess Hills Riders Barry Frum 712-545-3028 [email protected]
IA M Magic Dragon Riders Pam Beveridge 515-229-1947 [email protected]
IA P Nishna Valley Wings Yvonna “Jo” Allen 712-370-5775
IL B Riverbend Riders Barbara Johnson 618-669-2745 [email protected]
IL C Windy City Wings Carol Seith 630-655-1098 [email protected]
IL H River City Riders Sherri Frazier 563-243-5088 [email protected]
IL M Downstate Cruisers Dave & Gladys Berkemeier 618-566-7096 [email protected]
IL P Southern Pride Carl Williams 618-437-5635 [email protected]
NE A Heartland Wings Karen Durand 402-571-5107 [email protected]
NE C Husker Wings Alan Rosenboom 402-499-8938 [email protected]
NE Z Country Wings Linda Vogt 712-755-2546 [email protected]
REGION DTN A Nashville Tour Riders Tony Carpenter 615-793-3005 [email protected]
REGION ECO A Front Range Gold Jan Simmerman 303-693-3856 [email protected]
KS A Air Capital Wings Kelly Felix 316-305-9433 [email protected]
KS B Eastern Kansas Tour Riders John & Jane Wehr 913-780-4144 [email protected]
KS L Leavenworth Tour Riders Dick Oatney Jr. 913-651-8719 [email protected]
TX B Roaming Wings James J. Jean 972-255-4525 [email protected]
REGION FIN P Presidential Wings Thomas W. Holmes 260-356-4511 [email protected]
MI A Capital Area Wings Eric Larson 517-646-0256 [email protected]
MI C Cereal City Wings Kenneth Leche 269-968-3390 [email protected]
MI E Wings of Eagles Keith Diller 269-207-7976 [email protected]
MI G Gee Whiz Charles & Carol Hughes 313-535-3701 [email protected]
MI H Livingston Wings Mike & Linda Jamros 810-227-7460 [email protected]
MI M Macomb Explorers Denise Mellott 586-596-8276 [email protected]
MI N Northwood Wings Randy Treynor 616-794-2777 [email protected]
PA B Keystone Wings Harold (Bud) & Karen Price 814-797-5835 [email protected]
PA J Gold Wings Along The Allegheny Jerry & Wendy Chapman 814-764-3354 [email protected]
PA Z East Penn Riders Rob Schmidt 913-515-8653 [email protected]
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REGION HCT M Mid-State Navigators Scott Hawley 860-349-3104 [email protected]
CT V Valley Riders Joe Delnicky 203-888-6443 [email protected]
REGION JON C County Riders Paul Cuddy 613-970-3965 [email protected]
ON F Ajax-Pickering Friendship Riders Rob Downton 416-505-1733 [email protected]
ON G Garden City Riders Steve Lawson 905-371-5239 [email protected]
ON H Huronia Wings Trent Emery 705-534-3487 [email protected]
ON K York Simcoe Riders Fred Rowe 905-830-5167 [email protected]
ON M Mississauga Wings Andrew & Ann Stewart 519-941-3138 [email protected]
ON NO Nipissing Riders Bert Whitmell 705-757-2222
ON T Toronto Wings Richard Hack 416-746-5336 [email protected]
ON Z Barrie WingsZ Rick Fox 705-721-5341 [email protected]
BUFFALO SOLDIERSNJ NJ NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Harris Grant 917-805-4063 [email protected]
CJ Anthony Williams, Sr. 732-718-1416 [email protected]
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Make checks payable to GWTA WA State
Mail Registration to; Yvonne Rux-Wright 6428 E Lowell Larimer Rd Snohomish, WA 98296-6023
Adults (16 & over) per person $40 x =
Children (ages 6-15) per person $15 x =
Children (under 6) Free x =
T-Shirts each $15 x =
No refunds after 6/15/16 Total
Rally T-shirts
Pre-order only by June 10, 2016
The rally logo similar to the one above will be on
the shirt front. Place quantity & color next to size you’d like to order.
A=Ash
G=Lime Green
Qty. Color Size
A / G Small
A / G Med.
A / G Lg.
A / G XL
A / G 2X
A / G 3X
A / G 4X
Circle appropriate codes after name: A = Adult, C = under 16, R = Rider, P = Passenger. Use name wanted on ID
Name ( A C R P )______________________________Name ( A C R P )_____________________________ Address_____________________________________ Address____________________________________ City/St./Zip___________________________________ City/St./Zip__________________________________ Volunteer position held_________________________ Volunteer position held________________________ Children names and ages__________________________________________________________________ Email_______________________________________ Organization/Chap___________________________ First State Rally? Yes No | Camp on site Off site | RV on site Off site | Motel
I/We the undersigned agree to and will comply with the rules covering this event. I/We further agree to hold harmless GWTA, its officers and representatives for loss or injury to myself or property incurred by reason of participation in this event.
Signature___________________________________Signature____________________________________
Included with registration: Saturday Dinner (pre-reg only) Door Prizes Pre-registration Drawing Movie Night Scenic Rides Campground Judging Show & Shine Scavenger Hunts Dirty Bingo
Questions? Contact State Dirs. Randy and Audrey Kepley [email protected]
425-334-9471 or http://gwta-wa.org
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Chelan County Fairgrounds 5700 Wescott, Cashmere, WA 98815
Tent/tent trailer camping at the fairgrounds is free. Full hookup RV spac-es are $10 per night and all are within easy walking distance to the facili-ties. Each paid pre-reg. by April 30, 2016 receives free Saturday dinner, and one entry to the $100 pre-registration drawing. Each paid pre-reg. by June 15 will receive a free Saturday dinner ticket.
Registrations postmarked after June 10 will not be eligible for the meal or drawing. The meal is a pre-reg incentive for which we must have an accurate head count for the caterer.
Day passes on site only (limited availability for extra T-shirts or Sat. meal)
Off-site lodging (for motels & full or partial RV hook-up needs): please check our website (www.gwta-wa.org) rally page for contact info and reservations.
June 23 - 26, 2016
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In memory of
Ronnie Dale Ralph died March 13 at home, in the pres-ence his loving wife. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Diana (Edgerton) Ralph; his sons, Scott and Adam; elev-en grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He also leaves two sisters and two brothers. Born in Richmond, CA, the son of Dale and Catherine Ralph, Ronnie worked for Salinas Valley Ford as a loyal employee for 43 years. He was active as a reserve officer for the Salinas Police Department, as well as a motor squad officer for the Monterey County Sheriff. Ronnie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather
and will be remembered in the hearts of his family and friends.A memorial service will be held April 3 at 2:30 in the
afternoon in the auditorium at Central Valley Christian Academy at 2020 Academy Place in Ceres, CA.
Ronnie RalphMarch 2, 1949 - March 13, 2016
Coarsegold, CA
Virginia St ClairTragically, we lost Virginia suddenly on Feb 17, 2016 while she and Cesar were vacationing in Yuma, Arizona. Virginia was proud of being a GWTA Life member for over 25 years. Virginia loved her friends and family and enjoyed long and short rides on the motorcycle. She especially enjoyed the new Harley Davidson. She often spoke about her Gold Rush travel to Indianapolis in 2003. Virginia loved the 2015 Chapter ride to Gold Rush in Albuquerque. She was a life force for everyone who met her and will be deeply missed. Virginia is survived by two sons and husband of 25 years Cesar Higuera.
Ronnie Ralph | March 2. 1949 - March 13, 2016 | Coarsegold, CARonnie Dale Ralph died March 13 at home, in the presence of his loving wife. He leaves his wife of 47 year, Diana (Edgerton) Ralph; his sons, Scott and Adam; eleven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He also leaves two sisters and two brothers. Born in Richmond, CA, the son of Dale and Catherine Ralph, Ronnie worked for Salinas Valley Ford as a loyal employee for 43 years. He was active as a reserve officer for the Salinas Police Department, as well as a motor squad officer for the Monterey County Sheriff.Ronnie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be remembered in the hearts of his family and friends.A memorial service will be held April 3 at 2:30 in the afternoon in the auditorium at Central Valley Christian Academy at 2020 Academy Place in Ceres, CA.Ron and Diana were Founding Life Members and were Chapter Directors of Chapter NC-R for several years. They used to attend a lot of campouts and several of the early Gold Rush Events.
Timothy Lee Simmerman | January 6, 1940 – January 9, 2016 | Denver, COFormerly of Eaton Rapids, MI. & Westfield, IN. Tim passed away after a sudden illness. Predeceased by parents, Glenn D & Laurna M Simmerman. He was a USAF veteran, and very proud of his service to his country. His passion was his B-52 Bombers and his GWTA Gold Wing motorcycle. He had only Hawaii and Alaska yet to ride in to have covered all 50 states. Tim, a gentle giant and very loving man, left behind: Wife, Jan; children, Laura K Simmerman (Gale), (IN), Michael L Simmerman (Yalonda), (IN) & Cary D S Simmerman (Stephanie), (MI): 7 grandchildren & several great-grand children. His family and multitudes of friends will miss him greatly.. No services planned at this time.Tim was a GWTA member of the Colorado Chapter A, Front Range Gold and Chapters in MI. He attended previous Gold Rushes as well as participating in Chapter events.
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There is a limited supply of these shirts available. This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program.
Doug Green Rider Education Director [email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts Put under the Rider Education heading. Make is as large or small to fit.
This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program.There is a limited supply of these shirts available. Contact Doug
Green, Rider Education Director,[email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts
Dreaming of SummerBy Chrysa Keenon
For three years, I have been participating in plays and musicals at the Pulse Opera House. It is a beautiful and historic place, it is the oldest Opera House in Indiana, and it is conveniently located in Warren, Indiana. It is about a twenty minute ride to the theater from Huntington. Not only are they doing great shows this summer, the owners have generously allowed us a special showing of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! For those of you who don’t know what the show is about, here is the synopsis from the Pulse’s website:
“Theseus, the Duke of Athens, is preparing for his marriage to Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, A courtier seeks the Duke’s intervention because his daughter, Hermia, will not agree to his choice of Demetrius as a husband: she’s in love with Lysander. The Duke tells Hermia to obey her father, or either die or accept a life as a nun in Diana’s temple. Lysander and Hermia plan to elope, and they tell Helena, who is in love with Demetrius, but he hates her and loves Hermia. The lovers run away from Athens but get lost in the woods. They are followed by Demetrius, and then by Helena, who has told him of their intentions.
Oberon, king of the fairies, who lives in the woods, has quarreled with his queen, Titania, over an Indian boy she refuses to give him. Oberon overhears Helena and Demetrius arguing and sends his mischievous servant, Puck, to get a flower whose juice has the power to make people fall in love with the first creature they see when the juice is placed on their eyelids while asleep. He instructs Puck to put some drops on Demetrius’ eyes. Mistaking the Athenian he seeks, Puck puts the flower juice on the eyes of the sleeping Lysander so that when he is woken by Helena he immediately falls in love with her and rejects Hermia.
Some artisans are rehearsing a play about the tragic love-story of Pyramus and Thisbe to present before Theseus on his wedding day. Bottom, the weaver, is to play the lover, Pyramus, while Flute, the bellows-mender, is to play Thisbe. The others play the parts of the Moon, the Wall and the Lion and they are directed by Quince, the carpenter. Puck overhears their rehearsals in the wood and he plays a trick on them by giving Bottom an ass’s head which frightens the others away. Bottom is lured towards the sleeping Titania whom Oberon has treated with the flower juice. On waking, she falls in love with the ass and entertains him with her fairies, but when Bottom falls asleep beside her, Oberon restores Titania’s sight and wakes her. She is appalled at the sight of what she has been in love with and is reunited with Oberon.
Puck removes the ass’s head and Bottom returns to Athens and rejoins his friends as they prepare to perform their play. Meanwhile the lovers’ arguments tire them out as they chase one another through the woods and when
Demetrius rests, Oberon puts magic juice on his eyes so that both he and Lysander pursue Helena until the four lovers fall asleep, exhausted. Puck puts juice on Lysander’s eyes before the lovers are woken by Theseus and Hippolyta and their dawn hunting party. Happily reunited to each other, Lysander with Hermia, Demetrius with Helena, they agree to share the Duke’s wedding day. The rustics perform the play of Pyramus and Thisbe before the wedding guests. As the three couples retire Puck and the fairies return to bless the palace and its people.”
This will be on the schedule for Wednesday evening. The price of admission is $15. The phone number the theater can be reached at is 260-357-7017. The website is www.pulseoperahouse.org .
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THE CAPITAL REPORTGWTA OF MICHIGAN
Chapter “A” March 2016Lansing, MI
Region F Directors Region F Board Rep.Bob & Kim Davis Ron [email protected] OFFICERS [email protected]
State Director: Eric Larson [email protected] 517-646-0256Chapter Director: Eric Larson [email protected] 517-646-0256Asst. Chap. Director: Vacant
Treasurer(s): Karmen BentleyThomas Ongstad
[email protected]@att.net
517-449-9965517-543-0731
Newsletter Editor: Sandy Helfer [email protected] 517-694-4665Trip Coordinator: Al Jack [email protected] 517-244-1020Sunshine Person: Chris Larson [email protected] 517-646-0256
Events Coordinator: Barbara Ongstad [email protected] 517-543-0731Safety Director: Vacant
Chapter Webmaster: Eric Larson [email protected] 517-646-0256
From Your Chapter Director Welcome to March and hopefully Spring will be just around the corner now. Regardless of the fact that we’ve had a milder winter, Chris and I picked a great time to head out to Florida when the coldest days of the winter occurred just as we were leaving town. I have to say the weather down south was pretty decent. But the nicest part is seeing so much sunshine. It was great to have the sunroof open in the Acadia and to put on a pair of shorts and to just be outside soaking up the rays. And seeing motorcyclists out on the road in Florida taking advantage of another nice day to ride, well that just increased my appetite for some nice weather back in Michigan to get our motorcycles back out on the road. Let’s all cross our fingers and hope we too can soon take our motorcycles out of storage and go for that ride we’ve all been longing to take this winter.
As always happens this time of year, we are gearing back up into planning mode for the summer season that lies just ahead of us There are a lot of ideas stacking up for the coming months. Hopefully you are loading up your calendars with lots of fun GWTA things to do. One that is coming up really quickly is the Region F Spring Fling to be held April 22-24 at Shipshewana, Indiana. With a little luck we will be able to ride to that event on two wheels comfortably and safely. I encourage each of you to make plans to attend, including registering to Bob and Kim Davis soon and getting your hotel reservation made before March 18th. I know this will be a fun weekend with friends and I know we will be ready to get out of the house to go do some fun stuff.
Another event that needs to be on your radar for planning is the Michigan State Rally to be held in Evart, Michigan June 22-26. While the Michigan State Rally application won’t be finalized and available until early March, you may want to get your motel reservation in if you are not camping and the deadline for making that reservation is June 7th. For those of you camping, no advance reservations are necessary and you will just pay your camping fee when you check in for the rally.
The last event you need be thinking about is Gold Rush in Huntington, Indiana July 10-14. If you have not made lodging reservations, now is the time to be thinking about that. I am aware of several Michigan members who have arranged for lodging at the Quality Inn. Details regarding Gold Rush are still in the works and soon as information is passed on from our Regional Directors, it will be made available to you.
So as we all take those last breaths of cold winter air, let’s be positively thinking ahead to all the fun stuff that’s going to occur once the weather changes and then let’s all jump in and have a blast doing all that our organization has to offer.
I’m looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming GWTA event.
Eric LarsonChapter Director
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CHAPTER MEETING NOTES
Eric opened the February 3rd meeting by welcoming those present. He then announced the Birthdays and Anniversaries this month. Thomas gave the Treasurer’s report and we are solvent. Reminders were given for this month’s Chapter activity, breakfast at Blondie’s Barn at 9:00 a.m. We have collected $14.00 in our Charity Change can so far.
Eric also has a few 2015 Honda Goldwing Anniversary calendars. If you are interested in one, let Eric know and your name will be added to a drawing list, if there are more people interested than he has calendars. Cost is $5.00 donation.
The Chapter M Bowling outing is coming up on March 13th. Eric emailed the group a flier on this. This event starts at noon, with a cost of $15.00 per bowler. The price includes 3 games, shoe rental, pizza and pop. If you would rather watch and eat Pizza and drink pop, then the cost drops to $6.00 per person. If interested, please notify the Chapter M director that you are coming or RSVP Eric no later than March 10th if you are attending. We will leave the Lansing area at 10:00 a.m. that morning to head down to the metro Detroit area.
The Region F Spring Fling is scheduled for April 22-24, 2016 in Shipshewana, Indiana. Information for this event was sent out with the State Newsletter as a separate attachment. Cost is $25.00 per person and includes a Saturday evening meal. Host Hotel is the Blue Gate Garden Inn and there are a block of rooms set aside. Cutoff date for the GWTA room price is March 17th, so be sure to get your reservations in. The Theme is Indiana Jones movies and it’s a sure bet that you will have a lot of fun!
The Osceola Grand in Evart is ready to take your room reservations for this year’s State Rally. Room rate is $73.00 plus tax per night.
Gold Rush motel and campground information has been sent out, but if you are planning on attending, you might want to reserve your room or campground spot now.
Misc. Business; a suggestion by Thomas and Barbara Ongstad was made to attend the model railroad exhibit in Holly, Michigan and or Detroit along with a lunch stop at Fuddruckers Restaurant in Flint, as a possible Chapter outing. There was some interest but it was also noted that March is a very busy month. Information will be gathered for those who think it might make a fun outing.
Quarter Cup winner this month was Eric Larson and the 50/50 Winners were Thomas & Barbara Ongstad, with Gene Hoover pulling the winning ticket. The pot was worth $15.00. Congratulations!
The next Chapter meeting will be Tuesday, Mar. 8th, 2016, at the Flap Jack Restaurant on Waverly Rd. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the business meeting will follow.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS: MARCH ANNIVERSARIES: Mar. 18th Bob Bowers Mar. 26th Gary & Jan Ganaway Mar. 25th Gary Ganaway Mar. 29th Glenn Slagell From the Sunshine Gal:Your Sunshine Gal is in sunny Florida at this time. See you next month!
Your Sunshine Gal,Chris Larson
All submissions for the chapter newsletter must be received by the 25th of the month in order to be included in the next newsletter. (I.e., submissions must be received for the next issue by the 25th) This makes life so much easier on your Newsletter editor. Thank you!
A Chapter Director to lead GWTA Michigan Chapter A in the fun activities that we all enjoy participating in. The job is easy to do and will ensure that the legacy of our chapter continues. It entails a few monthly communications via email and planning a short monthly business meeting to keep the members up to date. The job comes with many willing volunteers who are always ready to lend a hand to keep the chapter fun going. Exact details of the job can be obtained by contacting the outgoing Chapter Director who has stepped up to fill the State Director’s position and who will gladly coach a newcomer to the position as necessary.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:Mar. 8, 2016 Chapter A Monthly Meeting, Flap Jack Restaurant, Waverly Rd. Lansing, dinner at 6:00 p.m. with business meeting to follow.Mar. 13, 2016 Chapter M BowlingMar. 13, 2016 Daylight Savings Time Starts!Mar. 17, 2016 St. Patrick’s DayMar. 20, 2016 FIRST DAY OF SPRING1Mar. 27, 2016 Easter
MICHIGAN GWTA EvENTS FOR 2016FUN RUN DATES:May 22, 2016 Chapter HJuly 23, 2016 Chapter A & NAug. 6, 2016 Chapter EAug. 13, 2016 Chapter MAug. 20, 2016 Chapter GSept. 17, 2016 Chapter C
June 23-26, 2016 GWTA Michigan State Rally, Evart, Michigan.Oct. 2016 GWTA Fall Color Ride. Exact dates and location to be determined.
GWTA REGION F EvENTS 2016April 22-24, 2016 Region F Spring Fling, Shipshewana, IndianaSept. 8-11, 2016 Pennsylvania State Rally,
GWTA NATIONAL RALLY 2016Gold Rush 29 will be held in Huntington, Indiana at the home of Bruce & Linda Keenon! If you have been following the posts on Facebook you will know that the selling of Raffle tickets has been suspended for this event. It was announced that there will be three host hotels in the area, Super 8, Holiday Inn Express, and Quality Inn. Limited camping is available at the Keenon’s but you will need a generator to help handle the electrical needs of your camper. The theme for this year’s rally is LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!, in keeping with the general theme of ADVENTURE. Which action star are you? Keep up with all the news at GWTA.ORG. Don’t forget to sign up for a fun and action packed rally!
Don’t forget to check out the GWTA websites.
Chapter A website: www.gwtamichigana.org
Region F website: [email protected]
National GWTA website: www.gwta.org
BITS AND PIECES:Random thoughts from your newsletter editor.
March marches in? Or did it slip in quiet as a Lamb? No matter how this month presented itself, we all know that our thoughts are on RIDING SEASON! Like kids counting down until the last day of school, motorcycle riders are chomping at the bit to get that motorcycle out of the garage, start it up and RIDE! Who cares if the wind is gusting at 50 miles per hour, and the temperatures are in the low 40’s, we are on the WING, we are RIDING! SPRING is only 20 days away, it’s close enough, the salt is off the road, the snow is...oh wait, this is Michigan, we are coming out of the back side of an El Nino` Winter...bubble burst time...sigh.
Whatever March brings to you be it that first invigorating ride in all that fresh air, or gazing out the window as the snowplow goes by, please be sure you and your ride are ready. Do your own “tune-up” before you climb on your bike. Make sure your gear is in as good a shape as the tires on your bike, because faulty riding gear, like worn out tires, just aren’t going to keep you safe. How’s the helmet holding up? How about your protective riding gear? Is it time for a new pair of boots, gloves, rain suit or jacket? Have the things in your first aid kit expired? Make sure the body you are putting in that protective gear is in good shape too. We are all so used to keeping our bikes in tip top condition that we forget that our bodies have been laid up all winter and they could use a good tune up too. Make safety a priority this year, be safe, be aware and stay healthy.
Sandy
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RALLY REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Fee includes 2 full days of activities & the Saturday evening awards banquet.
Adult Member Fees over age 16 @
$30 each until Jan. 31, 2016 $35 Feb. 1 – Apr. 30, 2016 $40 May 1 – May 31, 2016
$45 Jun. 1 – payable at rally ONLY
Non-Member Registration - $50
Children 16 and under - $20 each
NO DAY PASSES
For more information, please contact:
Judy Schaefer, Region C Director [email protected]
RALLY SHIRTS (Rally Logo Sample at top Right of Form)
Polos: S M L XL - $19 2X 3X 4X - $22 T-Shirts: S M L XL - $16 2X 3X 4X - $19
*Add your first name for just $5 more per shirt
Colors: lime ash lt. pink lt. blue
Detach and mail completed form along with your check made payable to GWTA Region C for the total amount of fees to: Judy Schaefer, 116 Andrew Drive, Swansea, IL 62226-2454 Name: ____________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Addt’l Family - Name: _________________________ Name: __________________________ Name: _________________________ State/Prov./Chapter:____________ Email Address: ___________________________________ Membership #:__________________ Number of your party that will be attending the Saturday evening banquet _____ 1) TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE: $______ Circle choice of Rally Shirt: POLO T-SHIRT Size _____ Color _____ First Name for extra $5 _______________ Put addt’l orders on back. POLO T-SHIRT Size _____ Color _____ First Name for extra $5 _______________ POLO T-SHIRT Size _____ Color _____ First Name for extra $5 _______________ POLO T-SHIRT Size _____ Color _____ First Name for extra $5 _______________ 2) TOTAL SHIRT ORDER: $______
Check if you will be staying in a hotel/motel: □ Host Hotel □ Other accommodations
Check if campsite needed: □ RV, length _______ ($25/n) □ Bunkhouse or Tent ($15/n) Circle number of rally nights: TH-Jun 09 FR-Jun 10 SA-Jun 11 3) TOTAL RALLY CAMPING FEE: $______ Please add the three totals together and pay with one check. NO REFUNDS AFTER May 20, 2016
GWTA REGION C RALLY CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI
June 10-11, 2016
Yahoo! It’s time to come together…let’s
“Celebrate Good Times” in Region C – 80s style! Rally Location: Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward Street, Chippewa Falls, WI Camping on-site: Camping fees for Thur., Fri., and Sat. night during the rally* are payable to GWTA Region C with your registration. RVs - $25 per night; water and electric (50/30/20); dump station Bunkhouses and Tents - $15 per night; electric hookup available, potable water *You may camp on the premises before and/or after the rally with additional nights payable at the fairgrounds.
HOST HOTEL
Avalon Hotel & Conference Center 1009 W. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
888.727.5288 or 715.723.2281 Book NOW! Mention GWTA Region C for rate:
TH - $79/n FR & SA - $89/n
14 March/April 2016
‘C’ How We Have Fun…
By: Judy Schaefer, Region C Director
It was a pleasure to attend two of our State’s recent annual events: the Nebraska ‘Fall Follies’ and the Illinois ‘Spring Break-Out’.
Nebraska held their event in November near Omaha at the massive Mahoney State Park which has a beautiful rustic lodge, lots of cabins, two campgrounds, walking trails, and a water park. The huge meeting hall has a complete kitchen, a wall of windows looking out on the park, and a wrap-around deck…very nice. Peggy Hakanson, NE State Director, and her crew pulled out all the stops for this all-in-one-day event that was a non-stop food fest. I’ve never eaten so much good food in one day!
They should have warned me not to have breakfast (or to eat anything the day before) because immediately following their morning State meeting, they brought out huge pans of warm cinnamon rolls. Yum! Rounds of Dirty Bingo followed… a good activity to work off the rolls. But, soon it was time for lunch and they came out with yard-long sandwiches filled with lots of good stuff, a dozen salads, and too many desserts! The afternoon was filled with Nebraska football, visiting with NE and some IA members, and more games. There was a giant auction which surely brought in a good amount for their coffers. Before I knew it, it was dinnertime…a BBQ, no less, with all the fixings!
Nebraska topped off the event with a great evening of humorous ‘roasts’ of each other and celebrated their newly-selected State Family of the Year, Dave & Denise Telford (NE-A). Congratulations to the Telford’s as they travel on to Region C. Thank you, Nebraska, for a great time! I am forewarned of your next State event…sure to be filled with excessive amounts of good food, fun, and friendship!
Illinois’ annual March outing helps get everyone excited for another great year of riding with TA friends. Well attended by IL members and several IA friends, too, this event was held at the Ramada Inn North in Springfield where Dave & Gladys Berkemeier, IL State Directors, served as hosts. The hotel’s large meeting room and adjacent balcony with comfy couches made for a very nice and laid back weekend.
Phil and I arrived on Friday afternoon, and it’s been a tradition for a bunch of us to go for fish somewhere that evening before gathering back at the hotel to meet other TA friends. Saturday morning’s kick-off is when the new IL Family of the Year is revealed, and Nick, Stephanie, and Lance Brem (IL-B) have been chosen to represent this state at the 2016 Region C Rally. Congratulations to them!
The rest of the day was filled with Dirty Bingo, the annual Domino Tournament, auctions for the state and the new FOY, and a banquet dinner. Did we have a good time…no…we had a great time, as usual! Following coffee & donuts on Sunday morning, the Berkemeier’s held the State business meeting. My brief report on some National news and the upcoming Region C Rally also included announcing the appointment of Jim & Jamie Caffrey (IL-H) as the incoming State Directors who will take the reigns in September. Dave & Gladys will retire at the Golden Wheels campout where they will have served Illinois for four years. I can’t say enough great things about these two…they have done an excellent job! We can only hope that after a little respite they will be ready to serve TA in another capacity down the line.
Here are some pictures from the Nebraska & Illinois events for your enjoyment:
REGION C RALLY 2016‘CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES’
JUNE 10-11CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI
Go to gwta-c.com for more information.
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IL Spring Break-Out 2016
2016 IL FOY – Nick, Stephanie, & Lance Brem (IL-B)
Peanut Gallery #1
Peanut Gallery #2
Lunch with friends at an Old Rt. 66 restaurant
Annual Domino Tournament won by Nick Brem
‘Hollywood’ says, “There’s always room for ice cream!”
16 March/April 2016
GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Regions B and H still has openings for their Board of Director, members will elect a Regional Representative to the Board of Directors. The term of office will be from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. If you reside in Regions B and H and would like to run for the position of your Regional Representative to the Board of Directors, please complete the self- nomination form below and mail to the address indicated. Mail the completed form with proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, a photograph of yourself, and a resume only to arrive on or before October 1, 2015. Please copy and enlarge the form for your use. GWTA 2015 ELECTIONS P.O. Box 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 Anyone who would like to serve the membership in this capacity is urged to self-nominate for this election. The Gold Wing Touring Association is unique in that the governing body is elected from the membership. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION Self-Nomination Form for Board of Directors Name:____________________________________________ Membership Number ____________ I would like to self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors. If elected: 1. I understand that the Board of Directors is the governing body of the Gold Wing Touring Association, as a Board Member I will fulfill my tenure in office as a professional whose highest priority is to the association and its members. I will endeavor to the best of my ability to help guide GWTA to a productive and meaningful future. 2. I will attend the annual Board of Directors meeting scheduled each year during my term. I will make every effort to attend the National Rally, “Gold Rush” each year to meet with and address the membership at large. 3. I will maintain a current membership during my tenure in office. I understand that should my membership lapse, I automatically forfeit my position on the Board. 4. I assume full responsibility for my campaign and pledge to conduct that campaign within the guidelines of fair play, honesty and respect for my fellow candidates. 5. Should I move from the region from which I was elected as a regional representative to the Board, I will notify the Chairman of the Board and declare my position vacant. 6. I will submit proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle to the Chairman of the Board. Year_____________ Model_________________ Serial Number____________________________ I declare my candidacy for the position of Board Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Please Mark One, I declare my candidacy for Board of Directors member from Region B__H__ Signed:_________________________________________________________Date:___________
Gold Rush XXIX: July 11-14, 2016
Make checks and money orders, US funds, payable to: GWTA (P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN, 46242)
Visa/Mastercard/Amex #_________________________________________Expiration Date_______
Address_______________________City_____________State/Province_____ Zip/Postal_________
E-mail_________________________Will you use: Motel Campground Other
Name ( A C R P )__________________________Name ( A C R P ) __________________________
GWTA Chapter/St./Pr._______________ Membership #__________ Other Affiliation_____________
Name ( A C R P )__________________________Name ( A C R P ) __________________________
Circle appropriate codes after name: A=Adult, C=Under 16, R=Rider, P=Passenger. Use name wanted on ID
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INDIANALocation TBD
Billing Address____________________________Billing Zip Code __________CVV2 Code_______ Cardholder Signature______________________________________________________________
The $40 per person (& $50 per person for non-menbers) registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds will only be offered for refundable registration fees and the requests must be received in writing before July 1, 2016. No refunds will be issued without written notice. Confirmation postcards will be mailed for all registrations received at the Office. If you have not received a confirmation postcard contact the office before the next cut off date! Please Note: Confirmation emails from online orders are not sent from the office and do not confirm that your registration was received and processed. Anyone who registers after 6/1/16 will not be eligible for the grand door prize drawing. I/We have read and understand this regisration. I/We agree to conform with the ide-als governing this rally and hold harmless the GWTA and co-sponsoring organizations for any loss of property and injury to self or others that may result from participation at this rally as a direct result of our negligence.Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE 12/1/15 ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AND NOT NEGOTIABLE. IF YOU
DO NOT ATTEND THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED A DONATION.
Rates will increase to $50 per member and $60 per non-member on 7/1/16
1-800-960-GWTA (4982) www.gwta.org
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Children under 16 free (not eligible for drawing)
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free Non Member Registration before 7/1/16 $55
Register before 12/1/2015 for a discounted rate!
Area CampgroundsVisit www.gwta.org
You must show your current membership card to retain your member registration rates at Gold Rush. Expired cards will not be accepted.
DAY PASSES are $15.
Attending board meeting on Sunday: __ Yes __No
Visit www.gwta.org or find on us facebook for more details!
or register online at www.gwta.org
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City ______________State/Province ______ Zip/Postal __________
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Membership dues: $ __________ for __________ years.
I would also like to make a donation of $ _____ to Helping Hands.Total $ _________ (Please make checks payable to GWTA)
The following information must be filled out if paying by credit card:
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Memberships: 1 Year 2 Years 3 YearsIndividual $50 $100 $150Family $50 $100 $150
GGGGGWWWWWTTTTTA MemberA MemberA MemberA MemberA Membership Applicationship Applicationship Applicationship Applicationship Application
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Mail completed form to:GWTA Membership Services
P.O. Box 42403Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403
Toll Free: 1-800-960-4982Ph: 317-243-6822Fax: 317-243-6833
Email: [email protected]
____ I/We own a Gold Wing____ Other brand (specify) ____________
For the Blue Line (toll-free help service),the services I can provide are as follows:___ A - Bike/Trailer Pickup___B - Phone Calls___C - Tent Space___D - Lodging___E - Tools___I/we cannot offer services forthe Blue Line.
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(A family membership consists of 2 adults and up to 4 children at the same residence)
19TOURING NEWS
ILLINOIS
Spring Break-Out, Mar. 11-12-13; Ramada Limited North, Springfield, IL; $20 per member includes Sat. dinner; registration form on gwta-c.com
Friendship Ride, Jun. 25; ride-in lunch, chapters meet at 1:00 p.m. at Ted’s Garage, Clinton, IL
Golden Wheels, Sep. 16-17-18; Kamper Kompanion Campground, Carlinville, IL
IOWA
Lazy Weekend, Aug. 12-13-14; Green Valley Campground, Creston, IA; $18.50 per member includes Sat. breakfast & dinner; registration form on gwta-c.com
NEBRASKA
Friendship Campout, Aug. 26-27-28; Mahoney State Park, Little Creek Campground, I-80, Ext. 426; $25 early fee per member includes 2 breakfasts & 1 evening meal; see gwta.nebraska.com for registration form
Fall Follies, Nov. 12th, Mahoney State Park, Riverview Lodge; $25 per member includes Sat. dinner; see gwta.nebraska.com for registration form
WISCONSIN
HOST STATE: Region C Rally, Jun. 10-11; Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls, WI; seegwta-c.com for registration form and more information
Coming Events in Region C…For information, registration forms, & links see gwta-c.com
20 March/April 2016
If you live to the north, and get a winter with snow and cold temperatures, you might not be thinking of getting your bike out in January. Here in Toronto, Canada, we have the largest Motorcycle Show in North America right after New Year’s! We are indeed thinking and dreaming of riding.
This show has over 1000 bikes on display, as many as 45,000 motorcyclists attending, and over 100 clubs and charity rides represented. Dozens of dealers, scores of vendors with all kinds of deals on helmets, jackets and other gear. It is Huge!Of course, for over twenty years, GWTA has had an excellent presence at this show!
This year we expanded the booth to 1000 square feet to include a couple of member’s bikes, a couple of trikes plus several other activities and displays. Honda stepped up to help out with three 10’ X10’ canopies, tables and some handouts of Honda bags. We set up a seminar room under two canopies with a large projection screen, sound system and seating. We offered free Group Riding and Co Rider seminars on an alternating schedule. This attracted a number of riders to sit in our booth for a while and were quite impressed on how we could offer these benefits to the membership. The big hit, as always is the Gold Wing pick up demo. A new Gold Wing also on loan from Honda was laid down on its side attracting a large crowd every time. We would first discuss the problem and various methods to return it to an upright position. With a larger and larger audience drawing around the fallen bike, we would then demonstrate how to put it back on its wheels.This demo was somewhat continuous, with our members giving the demo about 80 - 100 times per day for the three days of the show.
Under one canopy, we had a special table built by one of our members, Ken Duff. A barrel and a square table top attached with a large GWTA logo embedded within it served as place to talk to riders interested in GWTA. Handouts with Chapter contact information were available at this table.
With almost 40 GWTA members from five chapters volunteering to be on the daily schedule, each wearing their Chapter shirts with a unique colour for each Chapter, was indeed, very impressive.This booth arrangement and the associated activities made us the most popular club booth in the building. Several other clubs and vendors came by every day of the show to see what the excitement was all about.
This booth really exemplifies what GWTA is all about. All the members from various Chapters coming together with so much comradery. How we are very safety orientated with seminars, demonstrating our knowledge and professionalism. How we are an active force in the motorcycling community with our membership. This creates such a positive image for sponsors, dealers, insurance companies and more. Something we all benefit from.
Our members really enjoyed being part of such a great event, especially those with their bikes proudly on display for thousands to see and comment on.I would like to thank all our members that planned the event, transported everything to and from the show, helped with set up and tear down and spent a good deal of time in the booth greeting show attendees
Now if only the snow would disappear soon, we can get out for some planned rides.It’s going to be a great season!
Kevin WelchCanadian AmbassadorGWTA
Bikes, Winter, Shows, and GWTA
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ExECuTIvE DIRECTORBruce & Linda Keenon
P.O. Box 348, Huntington, IN [email protected]; 260-358-0851; Fax 260-356-3392
ExECuTIvE SECRETARyEva & Ron Wodehouse
936 Rose St., Longmont, CO [email protected]; 303-776-9836
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORSTom & Barb Johnson
6400 Munich Rd., Bartelso, IL [email protected]; 618-604-9559
WEBMASTERJohn Hunrath
9265 Amarone Way, Sacramento, CA [email protected]; 916-682-0734
RiDER EDuCATioN DiRECToRDoug and Lori Green
181 Alta Dr., La Selva Beach, CA [email protected]; 831-685-4770
EDuCATioN AND RETENTioN DiRECToRMike & Carol Brush
12516 Poppleton Ave.; Omaha, NE [email protected]; 402-397-4663
hElpiNG hAND DiRECToRGWTA - 800-960-4982Local - 317-576-6822
ChAiRMAN oF ThE BoARD Dennis & Darlene Farnum
75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME [email protected]; 207-576-7476
liFE MEMBER BoARD REpREsENTATivEEugene and Sylvia Jones
1002 Westlake Woods DriveBattle Creek, MI 49037
269-968-8380
REGioN Awww.gwtaregiona.org
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA [email protected]; 707-429-9547
[email protected] Representative: Michael Zmiarovich
P.O. Box 2595Sequim, Washington 98382
REGioN BArizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA [email protected]; 707-429-9547
[email protected] Representative: Charles Horner
P.O. Box 1050, Newcastle, CA [email protected]; 530-524-8145
REGioN Cwww.gwta-c.com
Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin
Region Director: Judy (and Phil) Schaefer116 Andrew Dr., Swansea, IL 62226
[email protected]; 618-593-8269
Board Representative: Bill and Carol Seith917 Cleveland Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521
[email protected], 630-655-1098
REGioN Dhttp://geocities.com/gwtaregiond
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Region Director: George & Debbie Deskins3330 Edmondson Ct., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
[email protected]; 615-459-4418
Board Representative: Jim & Karen Quinn1368 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37915
[email protected]; 615-792-0546
REGioN EArkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Region Director: Kelly & Donna Felix2326 S. Cardington, Wichita, KS 67209
[email protected]; 316-305-9533
Board Representative: Larry and Betty Oswald339 Hastings Dr. , Cedar Hill, TX 75104
[email protected], 972-291-4905
REGioN Fwww.gwtaregionf.org
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Region Director: Bob & Kim Davis11863 Scott Park Road., Delton, MI [email protected]; 269-342-0852
Board Representative: Ronald and Bette [email protected]
734-277-5111
REGioN hwww.regionhgwta.org
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Region Director: Phil & Sue Rueger100 Allyndale Road, Canaan, CT [email protected]; 860-824-0005
Board Representative: Darlene Farnum75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME 04029
[email protected], 207-576-7477
REGioN Jwww.gwtaregionj.com
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario
Canadian Ambassador: Kevin Welch169 Holmes Ave., North York, ON MZM 4M7 Canada
[email protected]; 416-229-9378
Region Director: TBA
GWTA NATIONAL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242 - Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5.00pm ESTToll Free: 800-960-4983 Local: 317-243-6822 Fax: 317-243-6833 [email protected] [email protected]
Chapter Listings and additional info can be found online at: www.gwta.org www.gotmotorcycle.org
22 March/April 2016
Membership Special:
Reduced to $50 a year!
Plus your renewal rate will be $50/yr provided you renew your membership before the expiration date. As long as you renew before
your expiration date each year you can keep your $50/yr renewal rate. If you let it lapse, however, you will loose your discounted rate so make
sure you renew on time!
This special works for both new members and renewing members! Take advantage of the chance to lower your renewal rate for years to
come! It has never been a better time to take advantage of a membership with GWTA! This special won’t last forever so get signed
up today! Here’s what you need to do:
Online: 1. Choose a 2 year membership (www.gwta.org) 2. At the bottom of the page, when entering your
name & address, in the Comments Section list “MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL”
3. Enter your payment information and place your order!
Mail In: 1. Fill out the membership form for a 2 year Membership @ $100
2. At the bottom of the page list “MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL”
3. Mail in your form & payment to: GWTA PO Box 42403
Indianapolis, IN 46242 Call: 1-800-960-4982 & Mention “Membership Special”
Prices and specials are subject to change at any time so don’t miss this opportunity! (Note: Membership rates are subject to change at any time.)
It has never been a better
time to join GWTA!
Pay $150 for 3 years of membership with
GWTA!! Plus your renewal rate will be
$50/yr!
This is a great deal and it won’t last long so hurry
and sign up today!
If you have questions about the program, please call the National Office.
800-960-4982
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BIGGEST
50/50INGWTA
HISTORY
~ You don’t want to miss this ~
Each ticket is $1Need not be present to winNumbers will be recorded on a spreadsheet & emailed to youDrawing held on stage at Gold Rush Opening