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Shelbyville Saddlebred Wings Newsletter, November, 2015
Newsletter for November 2015
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
Chapter KY-H usually meets the first Friday of each month at:
Shelby County Cooperative Extension
1117 Frankfort Rd.
Shelbyville, Ky 40065
Chapter Directors
Rick & Liz Broadway
502-647-3778
Rider Educators
Bob & Carma Steigmeier
502-655-2082
Webmaster
Bill Mucha
Treasurer
Karen Butts
2015 Couple of the Year
Angela and Ray Taylor
Technical Coordinator
Open Position
Member Enhancement
Howard & Linda Griffith
Newsletter Editor
Bob Steigmeier
502-655-2082
Ride Coordinator
Angela Grigsby
Pins & Patches
Angela Grigsby
Photographer
Bridwell Terhune
http://www.shelbyvillegoldwings.com/
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Rick & Liz Broadway Chapter Directors
I would like take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Chapter for all
of their participation and help throughout the year. We have had some good
times and I hope to have more next year. Hopefully we won’t involve Bill
and the fire department. Ha! Ha!
The Christmas party once again this year is at First Christian Church on
Saturday, December 5th from 6pm to 9pm. There will be a catered meal and
we will also have a gift exchange. I will provide the full details once the
meal is confirmed with the caterer. Anyone that wants to participate in the
gift exchange should bring a gift valued at $10 to $15.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting and hope that you
have a Happy Thanksgiving
Renew your GWRRA Membership in November
None
Renew your GWRRA Membership in December
John & Joni Conner
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Bob & Carma Steigmeier
Keeping Your Body Temperature in Check - 2015 is shaping up as one of the hottest summers on record. When the effects of high humidity are added into the heat index calculation, motorcycle riding can be very uncomfortable. To compensate, riders must enhance the natural evaporative cooling process produced by their body’s perspiration. Cooling Strategies: Here are our seven tips for staying cool on the road: 1. Stay Breezy: Large windscreens and fairings may be fine in winter, but warm weather riding requires lots of air circulation for a rider’s body to perform its evaporative cooling. Adjustable windscreens (or no windscreen) and air dams that move air toward the rider’s body are highly desirable. 2. Don Proper Riding Gear: Experienced riders know that uncovered skin can actually accelerate the dehydration process and lead to sunburn and other undesirable skin conditions. Mesh, or at least well-ventilated riding gear, helps the body stay cool. Light colored riding gear is also cooler than biker black. (Why do you think desert travelers in the Middle East wear loose, flowing white garments?) Underneath, riders should wear a form fitting synthetic shirt to maximize the cooling effect of per-spiration. Cotton garments tend to keep heat in close to the body. 3. Use Cooling Aids: The rider marketplace has various products that can accentuate evaporative cooling. Here are some of the more popular devices: -Evaporative Vest: Instead of rapidly depleting a motorcyclist’s bodily fluids, a specially designed water soaked vest can cool a rider’s torso. -Evaporative Necktie: Water-soaked, absorbent material is tied loosely around the neck, giving evaporative cooling to the ca-rotid arteries as they carry blood to the brain. -Dry Cool Bandana or Vest: These garments have reusable flexible ice inserts, which can be placed in a freezer compartment for several hours to prolong cooling effects during the day. 4. Select a Temperate Touring Location: Okay, this one is pretty obvious. Riding in south Texas or Death Valley in August isn’t well advised. To the extent possible, riders should plan their tours in more temperate weather locations during the hottest months. Higher altitudes and/or more northerly destinations (at least for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere) usually produce more moderate riding temperatures during summer months. 5. Keep Hydrated: The average adult human body contains around 10 to 12 gallons of water. To avoid hyperthermia, bodily fluids lost through perspiration must be replaced. When temperatures are above 90º F riders should consume an additional one to two liters of fluids per day. It’s also necessary to replace electrolytes with energy drinks or by eating fruit. Caffeinated drinks, however, tend to accelerate dehydration. 6. Start Early, Stop Early: One strategy for avoiding extreme daytime temperatures is to depart soon after sunrise and call it a day in the early afternoon. This avoids the hottest temperatures of the day and also allows riders to have their pick of overnight accommodations. 7. Take More Frequent Breaks: In very hot weather, motorcyclists should take more frequent riding breaks to cool down, hy-drate, and conserve energy. Remember, motorcycle touring is supposed to be fun. If a trip is turning into an exhausting endur-ance ordeal, take a cool respite in a swimming pool, museum, restaurant, or something similar. Symptoms of Insufficient Hydration and Cooling: Be on the lookout for these progressive symptoms:
Dark urine
Dry mouth
Loss of energy
Muscle weakness
Confusion
Headache Dizziness/lightheadedness Inadequate hydration and an overheated core body temperature can quickly progress to hyperthermia, a serious condition that can result in death. An overheated rider should find a cool place to hydrate and rejuvenate or, if the symptoms are severe, seek immediate medical attention. Thanks to Bridwell Terhune for this article
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November Birthdays
Liz Broadway Angela Taylor
November Anniversaries None
Looking at the Future 2015 Meeting Dates
Nov. 6
No Meeting in December,
Christmas Party on
Dec. 5
GWRRA Anniversary - November
Dave Gove
Froman Adler
GWRRA Levels Program
Rick Broadway 4 (Masters)
Liz Broadway 4 (Masters)
Dave Gove 4 (Masters)
Bill Mucha 4 (Masters)
Sue Mucha 3
Bob Steigmeier 4 (Masters)
Carma Steigmeier 4 (Masters)
Special prayers requested for Linda and Howards son
Scott who underwent serious heart surgery recently
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Time to have some fun!!!
Oct. 4 Dave & Karen, Bill & Sue, Mike & Connie completed the First Aid/CPR class taught by
Leah Cridlin. - Lunch was provided by the chapter and grillmaster “Rick”
Oct. 10 Rick, Ray, Dave attended meeting regarding Ironman competition to be held on Oct.
11 also Ricky, Bill & Sue and Rick, Dave and Ray all attended the Chapter A meeting and
brought the traveling plaque back to our chapter.
Oct. 11 Thanks to Rick, Dave and Ray who took a full day out of their busy schedules to provide
Moto support for the Louisville Ironman and earned monies for our treasury. Thanks again
guys!!!
Oct. 24 Bob participated in a Patriot Guard Mission to escort veterans who were taking an Honor
Flight out of West Palm to Washington DC.
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$15,500
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Call TOM 859-781-8743
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Chapter Meeting Information
Chapter A 2nd Saturday Marks Feed Store, Bardstown Rd, Louis-
Chapter B-1 4th Sunday Ryans Steakhouse, Bowling Green
Chapter C 3rd. Saturday Roosters, Lexington
Chapter G 2nd Tuesday Golden Corral, Florence
Chapter S 2nd Sunday Golden Corral, Elizabethtown
Chapter T 3rd Sunday Ramada Inn, Paintsville
Chapter W 1st Tuesday Frisch’s, London
Chapter Y 1st Thursday Majestic Restaurant, Mayfield
Chapter H 1st Friday Shelby County Coop Extension Office, Shelbyville
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Party
6-9 PM
First Chris-
tian Church
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December 2015
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