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Gold Wing Road Riders Association
“Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge”
July 2016 B-3 BUZZ OH-B3
B-3 STAFF
Chapter Directors
Tom Eden 614-634-1311
Assistant Chapter Director Margaret Moore 614-204-1806
Assistant Chapter Director
Position available
Chapter Rider Education Gary & Karen Ballou
Member Enhancement
Mary Bayes 614-875-7326
Historian
Sue Gundy 740-468-9261
Treasurer
Frances Pallos 614-833-6086
Newsletter Editor
Tom Eden 614-634-1311
Motorist Awareness
Karen Ballou
Special Events
Esther Ford 740-777-1337
Sunshine Lady
Connie Ratliff
Web Master
Jim Bontrager
Ride Coordinator
Position available
Chapter of the Year Coordinator
Bill Ford
Chapter Chaplain
Ken Daft
B3 Meets the 1st Saturday of each month (No
gathering in September or December) at 9:00
am. Join us at 8:30 am for light refreshments
and Coffee at the Village of Obetz Community
Center, 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz, OH 43207
B3 Couple of the Year:
Bill and Esther Ford B3 Individual of the Year:
Ken Daft
GWRRA National Staff
1-800-843-9460
www.gwrra.org
Director of GWRRA
Ray and Sandi Garris
Region D Directors
Lloyd and Becky Glydewell
937-322-7156
District Directors
Rudy and Linda Copeland
Southeast Section Assistant District Director
Randy Young [email protected]
District Educators
Robert “G” & Angela Williams
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Index of Articles Page 3 Chapter Director Tom Eden Page 4 Asst. Chapter Director Margaret Moore Page 5 Photo Collage from Jail & Bail Page 6 Asst. Chapter Director Page 6 Couple of the Year Bill and Esther Ford Page 6 Individual of the Year Ken Daft Page 7 Member Enhancement Mary Bayes Page 8 Motorist Awareness Karen Ballou Page 9 Rider Education Gary Ballou Page 10 Chapter Statistics Page 11 Newsletter Editor Tom Eden Page 11 Special Activities Esther Ford Page 11 Birthdays and Anniversaries Connie Ratliff Page 12 Upcoming Rides and Activities Page 13 Southeast Section Chapters and Gathering Locations Page 14 Our advertisers and member items for sale Page 15 Photos – Hobo Survival Skills Page 16 Photos – at the camp site Page 17 Photos – Hobo Queen and King Page 18 Photos – Gary doing presentation, Certificate winners Page 19 Mystical Moments in Time flyer Page 20 GWRRA at Columbus Clippers flyer Page 21 Region D Rally Announcement Page 22 Region D Rally Registration Form Page 23 Region D Cruise Announcement Items of interst in the month of July 4 – United States of America’s Independence Day 16 – Trinity first of First Atomic Bomb, 1945 21 – First maned landing on moon surface, Neil Armed Strong, Buzz Aldrin, 1969 27 – Armistice signed for Korean War, 1953
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Tom Eden Chapter Director
This month I am wearing my Ride Coordinator hat. June recap: After the June gathering 12 chapter members attended the south East Section picnic. It was a rainy day going and coming back, but the rain held off during the picnic. After the picnic many attendees went for ice cream at a local shop. Gary Ballou led a ride attended by 10 chapter members and one guest to the Skyline Parkway and various interesting sites along the way. Buckeye Rally was a success for many chapter members. Over the rally weekend 21 chapter members partook of various vendors, seminars, games and good food. Please see the photos at the end of the newsletter. At the closing ceremony it was announced that Buckeye Rally 2017 will be at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield on 15 – 18 July 2017 What is ahead in July; Our chapter gathering is on July 2nd with a ride to the Old Dutchman Restaurant in Logan. On the 9th we have added a lunch rid to G & R Tavern in Waldo for the famous Baloney sandwiches that they offer and the wonderful pies that they have for desert. Following lunch we will ride to Mystical Moments in Time, in Mount Vernon. This is the vendor that does much of the sewing for chapter members. You have probably visited her booth at one of the rallies. On July 10th is GWRRA at the Columbus Clippers. On the 16th we will meet at Frisch’s at 8:00 am to ride to Marysville Honda to register for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Ride for Kids. The chapter has had a “donation can” available at gatherings for funds that will be donated. Even if you are not participating in the organized ride, please come along to support the activity. On the 16th we have a dinner ride to Clay’s in Hebron. We will meet there at 6:30 pm for dinner or ice cream. The 21st is our mid-month get together at the Obetz Community center. This is not a staff only meeting, all are welcome to attend. The 23rd we will meet at Frisch’s on South Hamilton road at 9:00 am for a ride to Young’s dairy for a meal and ice cream led by Ben Bayes. On the 28 – 30 is the Region D rally in Coldwater, Michigan. On Friday at the rally there will be a “Family Feud” style game pitting the Ohio Chapter of the year, us, against the Michigan Chapter of the Year. Please come and support our effort. If you have not registered, there is a form near the end of the newsletter. See Gary’s Rider Ed Article for a link to the Region D Rally Schedule. Tom Eden Chapter Director
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Margaret A. Moore
Assistant Chapter Director Buckeye Rally/Convention 2016
Hobo Junction has come and gone just like the boxcars of old. The weather on Thursday was scattered rain storms, but by Friday it was blue skies and lots of sun. Dinner that night was “Hobo Stew” which was very good and all seemed to enjoy the meal. The 21 members of B-3 had a great time especially on Saturday when we were responsible for operating the “Jail and Bail”. Just ask your fellow members about spending time in the “hoosegow”, myself included. All told I think our shift resulted in collecting $145 for the benefit of the District of Ohio GWRRA. There were vendors who offered various goods, safety chrome and even things for the co-riders. The Bees decorated their camp site for the judges, both day time and night time judging. Not sure what the results were, but we all had fun putting things together for the judging. There were several self-guided rides to various sites, museums and events provided by the host chapter and many attendees participated. It was also announced that next year, June 15-18, 2017, the Buckeye Rally/Convention will be in Mansfield at the Richland County Fairgrounds. I hope all members will plan on attending next year to join in the fun provided by your District staff. See photo Collage on next page. Margaret Moore Assistant Chapter Director Milling around at Off Bike games
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Assistant Chapter Director
COUPLE OF THE YEAR 2015 Bill and Esther Ford
INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR 2015 Ken Daft
Paying homage to the queen
Your photo here
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MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Mary Bayes
THE VIEW FROM BEHIND In most articles you read about motorcycles the focus is on the rider. Rider safety, rider tips, new rider equipment, and a wide range of other subjects related directly to the rider are covered in endless detail. That's all well and good, but what about the other person on the bike? You don't hear much about co-riders, do you? Well, we're there on the bike too. What does a co-rider see? If we look directly ahead, we get a magnificent view of the rider's helmet. That's intriguing for about a second, and the unchanging scene gets old. We can lean a little to the left or right and see ahead over the rider's shoulder, which helps, but you can only hold that position for so long before your back starts complaining. Instead, we spend a lot of time looking off to the sides of the road. For us, that's where the GOLD is in the term of GOLDWING. Off to the sides, we see wonderful views the rider doesn't have time to really enjoy, being busy driving. We can see incredible views from hills and valleys; we can see deer and other animals that are gone in a flash. We can see amazing sunsets, fog that blankets valleys below the roads, and the canopy of stars at night. We can take time to marvel at distant rainbows that riders see in one second glimpses. The view isn't so bad from back here!!! What else does a co-rider do beside see? Yes, we sometimes nap (not me) or read a road map, but we also watch for cars that don't seem to think one lane is enough and wants part of ours. We see other drivers start to cut us off or make a right turn through a stop sign or red light in front of us because we don't register on them as being there. We see slow trucks pulling onto the highway and see abrupt turns our driver might be missing. We are more than just a road companion; we are a second pair of eyes that might save both our lives. We read the maps, we find gas and food, we take pictures as we go and help with the little chores every bike demands. We are CO-RIDERS, and that's what we do, so the next time you read yet another article about the rider, take into account those who have THE VIEW FROM BEHIND........ A thank you goes out to Chapter NC-1 for a great article some years back.......... PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: Bob DeLong: going thru chemo and to Evelyn for taking such great care of him..... Alice Bontrager: Who had surgery this past week..... Gladys Carter: Having health problems..... Ed Richards: Having health problems....... Robert Vogel: Just got a message today where he was being rushed into the hospital.....He has had health problems.......
PLEASE KEEP THE ABOVE IN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
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MOTORIST AWARENESS DIVISION
Karen Ballou
SPREADING THE WORD
This past weekend was the Ohio Buckeye Rally in Canfield, Ohio. There was no rain, lots and lots of sunshine, warm to hot temperatures and many, many smiles and laughs. It was a fun packed Hobo-themed weekend with seminars, games on and off bike, great Hobo stew, great costumes and B3 was well represented.
Gary also presented for the first time at an Ohio rally, the new Motorist Awareness presentation entitled Distracted Driving. This presentation was tested at the last Wing Ding and was enthusiastically received. This presentation includes updated information and encourages greater audience participation instead of a lecture method. Not that I am bragging, but Gary did it very well.
During our trip to and from Canfield, I noticed the digital road signs that promoted motorcycle awareness. Some signs even updated drivers about the number of road fatalities to date. I was pleased to see both of these reminders to drivers in Ohio.
On a different topic, Gary and I are, hopefully, on our way to Region D in July as we continue the selection process to Region Couple of the Year. We still have to update our speech and practice our turns but are looking forward to the event. Please come to the Region D rally and cheer us on. Remember to tell friends, family and co-workers to watch for motorcycles as they travel throughout their day. Karen Ballou Motorist Awareness
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RIDER EDUCATION Gary Ballou
Rider Ed for July 2016.. and a few other things. Well, we are finally in (what should be) the peak of our riding season. I am happy to report that 11 brave souls went on the Chapter trip to Virginia in June and we had 5 days with no rain and that all returned home safe & sound. It reminded me why I am so happy to be a member of this wonderful family. While we all have different preferences … whether we are talking about riding styles, dining choices, or whatever, we still abide by a core set of GWRRA values and a common commitment to riding safely. I have to believe that the time we’ve invested in Team Riding seminars was time well spent, as I could see the principles we’ve talked about, being put into daily practice. In the GWRRA Levels program we stress the importance of Safety by Education and Preparedness. This month I share a few tongue-in-cheek examples of what can happen when we don’t take “preparedness” seriously … The Rain Clause: The chance of rain depends on how accessible your rain gear is, and goes up dramatically if you leave it at home. If you’ve just ridden through a thunderstorm and the sun has come out, it will usually begin to rain again 5 minutes after you have finally dried out & the rain suits are re-packed into the bike. *Maybe* it didn’t rain on the VA trip, because I always had our raingear bungeed to the luggage rack, on the upper trunk and in plain view? Just thinking…. The Tire Clause: You will never have a puncture on the road until you leave the tire repair kit at home in the garage. The Key Clause: You will discover that the bike key is in your inside pants pocket, immediately after you have finished putting on all your gear. Even more likely if you’ve also donned rain pants & jacket in the process. (Continued on next page)
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The Witnesses-All-Carrying-Cameras Clause: The more riders around, the more likely it is that you will
(a) Drop your bike; motorcycles rarely fall over without an audience. (b) Drop your helmet onto a rough concrete surface. Especially if it is new or
expensive. (b) Forget the kill switch is off while trying to start your bike. (c) Ride along for miles with the turn signal on. (d) Get stung by a bee & do a roadside dance while shedding your riding gear.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changing the subject … Karen & I are hoping that many of you can attend the Region D Rally July 28-30 in Coldwater MI. We would appreciate your support as we vie for Region D Couple of the Year. The selection will be made & announced during Opening Ceremonies, from 3-5pm, on Friday July 29. In case you need a reminder, please leave the rotten tomatoes at home ;-) As Ohio Chapter of the Year, OH-B3 has also been asked to participate in a “Family-Feud” style competition against Michigan Chapter of the Year MI-G. You have time to bone up on your GWRRA trivia until then. The game will be Friday night from 8-10pm. Here is a link to the entire Rally schedule: http://www.gwrra-regiond.org/Rally/Region%20D%20Rally%20Event%20Sched%202016.pdf
Wear your helmet every time you ride. Chapter statistics for the month of July 2015
Current First Aid/CPR – 22 Current Road Captains – 17
Current in Level I – 14 Current in Level II - 0 Current in Level III - 5 Current in Level IV - 13
June Attendance 4 - 9:00 am, Chapter gathering, 25 members, 1 guest South East Section Picnic, 12 members 7 – 11 Chapter Ride, Skyline Parkway, 10 members, 1 guest 16 – 18 Buckeye Rally, 21 members
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Tom Eden
If you have an article that you would like to have included here, send it to the Newsletter Editor, Tom Eden, at [email protected]. Articles could be about a ride you went on, an event you attended, or something you purchased for your bike that you think is really great, or anything you feel would be of interest to your fellow members. We sincerely welcome contributions from our members. For Sale ads, by GWRRA Members only, are also welcome for submission. Deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month.
Special Activities Coordinator Esther Ford
WOW! Buckeye Rally was a blast! B-3 team really shined. Thanks to all who participated, we are a great team!
Our next event for Obetz will be the Zucchini Festival Parade, August 27. Time will be announced later. Mark the date on your calendar, we will not be there, we will be on our way to Billings (sorry). Hope a lot of you can be there to help out.
July Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays 7 - Mary Bayes 13 - Debra Plumb
Anniversaries 1 - Bob & Suzan Sestito 21 - Ed & Patricia Richards 28 - Brian & Carolyn Sittler
Give Connie Ratliff, 740-503-7870 or Tom Eden, 614-497-8621 a call if any get well or sympathy cards need to be sent.
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Up Coming Activities Greeter for July Bill and Esther Ford
For a complete ride schedule see chapter web site
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This is your chapter. The events scheduled are not just for the officers. One of the goals of GWRRA is FUN. It isn't as much fun without you there. The tentative schedule for 2016 has been planned, but there is space for more. There were only 8 people at the planning meeting Saturday. There are some FUN and Exciting activities scheduled. Please be a part of your chapter. If you have ideas for rides/activities let Tom Eden or any officer know, as there is plenty of space to add activities and destinations. July 2016 2 - 9:00 am, Chapter gathering, Obetz Community Center, lunch ride following the gathering to the Old Dutch Restaurant in Logan. Ride leader to be named later. 4 – Independence Day. 9 – Lunch ride, G&R Tavern in Waldo followed by ride to Mystical Moments in Time, Mt Vernon, Ohio. This is the vendor that many of us use for our vests and shirts. 10 – GWRRA at the Columbus Clippers, See flyer on page 20 of Newsletter. Reservations and payment for this should have been turned in to Tom Eden prior to June 16th. 14 - Ladies Lunch, location to be announced. 16 – 8:00 am meet at Frisch’s, ride to Marysville for Pediatric Brain Tumor Ride for Kids. 18 – 6:30 Dinner Ride, Clay’s in Hebron, meet there. 21 – 7:00 pm Mid-month get together, Obetz Community Center. 23 – 9:00 am, meet at Frisch’s for ride to Young’s Dairy, Yellowsprings, Ohio. 28 – 30 Region D Rally, Branch County Fairgrounds, Coldwater, Michigan. August 2016 The August 3rd Chapter attendance at the Columbus Clipper’s game is being cancelled to encourage chapter attendance at “GWRRA at the Clippers on July 10th. 6 - 9:00 am, Chapter gathering, Obetz Community Center, lunch ride following the gathering to Werner’s BBQ restaurant. Ride leader to be named later. 4 – 6 Michigan District Rally, Evart Michigan. 7 – 9:00am, meet at Frisch’s for a ride to Stewart’s Hot Dogs lead by Wendell Gundy. 11 – Ladies Lunch, meet there, location to be announced. 18 – 7:00 pm Mid-month get together, Obetz Community Center, 27 – 9:00am, meet at Frisch’s, ride to Obetz Zucchini Festival. 31 – Wing Ding Begins in Billings, Montana.
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Here is a link to the Ohio District web site where you will find a link to their latest newsletter.
http://www.ohiogwrra.org Here is a link to the Region D web site where you will find a link to their latest newsletter:
http://www.gwrra-regiond.org
SOUTHEAST SECTION CHAPTER MEETING PLACES AND TIMES Chapters Location When Meeting
Time
A3
Marietta, Ohio gathers at Shoney’s Restaurant, 44 Acme St., Marietta, Ohio. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. gathering follows. Chapter web site https://ohioa3.shutterfly.com
1st Thursday 7:00 p.m.
B-3 Obetz, Ohio gathers at Obetz Comm. Center, 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz, Ohio. Light refreshments at 8:30 a.m., gathering follows. Chapter web site http://www.gwrraohb3.com
1st Saturday
(except Sept. &
Dec.)
9:00 a.m.
F-3 Lancaster, Ohio, gathers at Deb's Corner Cafe. Located on the corner of Broad St. and 6th. Ave. in Lancaster, Ohio Dinner at 6:00 p.m., gathering follows. Chapter web site http://www.ohf3.com
3rd
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
H-3 Proctorville, Ohio gathers at Giovanni’s Pizza, 614 Park Ave. Ironton, OH Dinner at 6:00 p.m., gathering follows.
1st Saturday 7:00 p.m.
O Newark, Ohio, gathers at Stacy’s Buffet, 833 S. 30th St., Heath, Ohio.
Dinner at 6 p.m., gathering follows. http://www.ohiogwrra.org/chap/O/latest.pdf
3rd
Thurs. 7:00 p.m.
Q-2 Circleville, Ohio, gathers at Huffman Homestead, 6906 Old Tarlton Place, Circleville, Ohio. Chapter web site https://sites.google.com/site/gwrraq2/home
2nd
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
X Hocking Hills, Ohio gathers at Davidson Hall, Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio.
Last Sunday 1:30 p.m.
Chapter web sites are shown in Blue. At the time this newsletter was drafted, the Region D Traveling Plaque was at Indiana Chapter IN–A2, Purple People, in Lebanon, Indiana; and the Ohio District Traveling Plaque was at Ohio Chapter M, Buckeye Travelers, in Boardman, Ohio.
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Please Patronize Our Advertisers
Gladys has a new phone number; it is 614-370-5506 To place your advertisement in this space contact newsletter editor, Tom Eden at 614 634 1311 or email at [email protected] Member items for sale Ben Bayes has his motorcycle lift for sale
Pit Bull Motorcycle Lift. Will hold up to 1500 lbs. Made for Honda Gold Wing. Contact Ben Bayes at 614-875-7326 or E-Mail [email protected]. Live in Grove City Ohio. Asking $300.00, sell for 600.00 new. Hardly used. Triked my bike. Harry and Sandy Durbin have their camper for sale 2011 Hornet 30 foot Camper, Sleeps 6, 2 Slide Outs, Rear Kitchen, Self-Contained, Electric Awning, TV, Stereo with outside speakers, Outside Shower, Queen Size bed, Asking price $14,500. Contact Harry or Sandy Durbin at 614/866-6885
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Photos from off bike games – Hobo Survival Skills
Margaret goes dumpster diving
Mary prepares to go fishing
Esther goes fishing
Pam takes a turn at fishing
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Around the camp site
Decorated camp site for night time judging
Not sure what caught their attention
Helping Karen cleanup her golf cart
Just enjoying each other’s company
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Hobo Royalty. Pam and Bob Vogel entered the king and Queen contest along with Tim and Linda Fleming of chapter T2. Pam was chosen as Queen and Tim was chosen as King.
Queen Pam and King Tim
The Queen and King in Jail
Linda and Rob runners up The Queen and King with their bread and water
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Gary during his presentation
Rob, with his certificate for first place in Dumpster diving
Pam, with her certificate for first place in fishing
Tom, with his Certificate for second place in the bike show
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