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CHAPTER DIRECTORS

August 2017

TOM & NEVA REED

MUDBUGS NEWSLETTER

TEAM “MUDBUG”

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COORDINATORS:

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CHAPTER EDUCATOR

Mickey & Mary Searels

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Mary & Mickey Searels

PHONTREE COORDINATORS:

Linda & Gordon Myrick

Ray and Dandi Garris

Directors of GWRRA

Jim and Reba Berry

Region H Directors

Red and Brenda Roussel

Louisiana District Directors

CHAPTER DIRECTORS

Tom & Neva Reed

Hello Mudbugs

I hope you all had a great 4th of July, I know my Grandchildren did and so did I until I burned my

Hand. Watch out for those sparklers, they are dangerous!

Well we are past the middle of the year and the heat is hear to stay! So remember if you are

outside riding your bike or just working in the yard, keep hydrated and cool down from time to time.

Wing Ding is the end of August and it looks like it will be a blast in Texas!

Chapter events were a little slow in July, as I was out for the first two weeks with my

Grandchildren, but we still has some fun and good rides. Mickey lead a Saturday morning ride

through some great roads in Texas culminating at the Picket House in Woodville for Lunch. Those

who participated in the ride told me it was a very nice ride with good weather and a delicious home

cooked meal. Our dinner ride on 13 July had a good turn out at the Philly Pizza with really good

food and even better fellowship. Unfortunately I hurt my left hand and could not ride for most of

July, but I got a chance to ride at the end of the month. Our last ride for the month was around

Bundick Lake, the weather was actually very nice (cool) and we ended up at O’Rileys for the Vets

Car/Bike wash and Sophie gat a bubble bath!

I am still hoping to get a planning session before Wing Ding with any Chapter members that are

interested. I am moving my departure time to early Wednesday morning to try and beat some of

the heat. I have several routs identified to get from here to there via backroads vice running down

the freeway to Dallas.

We will have our Chapter Appreciation day in August and I will put out the details at the Chapter

Gathering.

Just a reminder I am still looking for someone to replace me as the Chapter Director as I will be

stepping down in January.

As always thank you for being a Great Chapter

Tom and Neva Reed

LA-M Chapter Directors

Hello Mudbugs!!

Don’t stop riding because it is hot be smart!!

Leave early around 6AM – 8 AM in the summer for you can adjust to the heat as it heats up! Don’t leave for a ride in the middle of

the heat! We are year-round rider, we must prepare for both hot and cold weather conditions. Since riding with full protective

gear, or ATGATT (all the gear all the time), is always the best option for safety, we must learn how to keep cool properly while

riding in hot weather. Our body regulates heat by sweating. As sweat is released from the body onto the surface of your skin,

evaporation occurs. Evaporation is the primary method by which sweat cools the body, and it works by the principle of “latent heat

of vaporization.” Latent heat is the amount of heat absorbed or released when a substance, like water, changes state, such as from

liquid to vapor. One gram of water requires approximately 580 calories of energy to vaporize. This energy is drawn from the body

in the form of heat. Thus, as sweat vaporizes, it pulls heat out of the body, cooling you down. So we must find ways to stay cool in

this heat. In these high-heat conditions, wear a long-sleeved, tight-fitting exercise shirt made of moisture-wicking material. As long

as you have air moving over the fabric, it will work great. As sweat evaporates, it takes your body heat with it. Moisture-wicking

material draws sweat away from the body to be evaporated through the shirt, aiding the cooling process. Conventional materials

can simply trap sweat next to the skin, limiting evaporation. The key to these materials is air flow. If there is no air movement over

the material, then the shirt will become oversaturated, and sweat will not evaporate. When air temperatures are high and the

reverse wind chill is in effect, wetting down clothing will increase the amount of moisture near the skin. This moisture is now

available to be evaporated, drawing heat from your body. Although much of the evaporation will be caused by the high air

temperature itself, there will be enough water on the skin to reduce the amount you need to sweat.

Here are some tips to help ensure hydration. Some techniques for wetting down include neck bandanas (particularly those with

water-absorbing crystals), wetting down a regular cotton t-shirt, cool vest, a shammee to put around your neck, taking your helmet

inside when you stop. Try wetting your wrists that helps to keep you cool, Carry Extra Water: Be wary of taking in ice-cold water

too fast. , it can causes an upset stomach. Swish it about your mouth to bring its temperature up a bit before swallowing. Dehy-

dration is not something you can tough out – it will kill you if you don’t remedy it. Deep-colored urine and headaches are early

signs that you are in need of water. If you stop sweating, heat stroke is not far behind. Drink water often! Only Water is Water:

Caffeine and alcohol are diuretics, which cause you to urinate and lose more water. Please be prepared to tell us at the gathering

of the things that can help us stay cool

Also all two wheelers please sign up for a ERC 4 hour class for the fall with a charge of $30.

I will have a sign-up sheet for the class!!

Keep safe

The more you participate, the more fun you’ll have.

“Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge

Thank you

La-M Chapter Educator

Mickey and Mary Searels

Hello Wingers,

Well, most of you have heard that National will be doing away with the Region level of GWRRA. I don’t have all the answers and

reasons why, but as I get them I’ll pass them on to you. Many members have been on Social Media about what is happening. You

are jumping the gun, because a lot of things have not been finalized. Please, wait to see what the final outcome will be before

stating your thoughts.

If you are planning to go to Wing Ding, I’m sure your plans are complete, if not you need to get on board to make this great

gathering.

Most of the District team made the Arkansas Rally and had a great time. The rides and hotel were said to be perfect for attending

a Rally. Brenda is coming along well and soon we will be back in action.

Upcoming events are as follow, Chapter H Dinner Ride on Aug. 19, 2017, the Color Ride on October 28, 2017 and Regions Fall ride.

You need to make plans for these Rides and enjoy all of them. Many Chapters are making evening rides to beat the heat, boy I can

understand why, it’s HOT.

The District is trying to put on an Individual Training and Certification Program Class in the state. We have received seven names for

the class. We will close the request on Aug. 10, 2017 and move on with planning this class. If you are interested please notify me

by phone or e-mail.

As things unveil with GWRRA, I’ll be in contact with your Director to pass this information to the membership, until then sit tight

until things are sorted out.

I would like to welcome Kathy Wyble as the new Chapter Director for Chapter B and thank Keith and Debbie Barnes for the great

job they have done for GWRRA.

Until next time, have fun attend training and ride safe.

Until next time have fun, attend seminars and ride safe.

Red and Brenda Roussel

La. District Directors

504-512-1212

dd@gwrra-la.org

Louisiana

Senior

District Directors

Red

and

Brenda

Roussel

Sophie gets a bubble bath

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Next Gathering April 6th

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Up Coming Chapter, District and Region Events

2017

August 29- Sept 2 Wing Ding, Grapevine, TX

Sept 28-30th Oklahoma District Rally, Muskogee, OK

October 19-21st Mississippi District Rally, Gulfport, MS

October 28 Louisiana Colors Ride

November 3rd—5th Region H— Ride, Van Buren AR

November 18th Chapter M’s Thanksgiving Dinner

November 25th LA-M, LA-J and TX-J Ride to Christmas Tree Farm

December 1st Rosepine Christmas Parade

December 2nd DeRidder Christmas Parade

December 9th Leesville Christmas Parade

December 16th Chapter M’s Christmas Party

3 Month Events Calendar for 2017

August 2017

03 August - LA M Chapter Meeting, Catfish Hut start at 6:30 PM

05 August – Chapter Ride TBD

10 August – Dinner Ride – TBD

12 August – Chapter Event – Chapter Appreciation Day

15 August – Training Day

19 August—LA H Progressive Dinner Ride, Big Wheel Truck Stop, Hwy 90 Exit 204 at 9 am

24 August—Dinner Ride—TBD

26 August—Chapter Ride—TBD

29 August to 02 September – Wing Ding, Grapevine TX

September 2017

29 August to 02 September – Wing Ding, Grapevine TX

07 Sept—LA M Chapter Gathering, Catfish Hut start at 6:30 PM

14 Sept – Dinner Ride – Jasper, TX

16 Sept—Chapter Event—Hobo Stew

21 Sept – Dinner Ride—TBD

23 Sept—Run with the Nuns, Lake Charles Civic Center

29 Sept to 01 October Oklahoma District Rally, Muskogee OK

October 2017

06 October—LA M Chapter Gathering, Catfish Hut start at 6:30 PM

08 October—TX T Chapter Rally, T Fest Harker Heights TX

13 to 15 October—Mississippi District Rally, Gulf Port, MS

15 October—TX H Chapter Rally, Wings in the Park, San Antonio

18 October—Training Day—TBD

20 October—Dinner Ride—TBD

28 October—Louisiana Colors Ride

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Gathering

Chapter H

Dinner Ride

08 August—Rocky Houser

09 August—Miche Lodrige

12 August—Tim Dunn

24 August—Toni Pritchard

24 August—Kat Lodrige

27 August—Stan Fletcher

28 August—Warren Raney

21 August—Linda and Gordon Myrick

Training Day

Dinner Ride Chapter

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Grapevine, TX

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Grapevine, TX Grapevine, TX

Appreciation Day

Chapter Ride

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