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SPARKLE CITY WINGS
GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
SPARTANBURG, SC CHAPTER SC-K
CHAPTER K TEAM MEMBERS
CHAPTER DIRECTORS
KEVIN & MARY BROWN
864-680-3468
TREASURER
Jon Sagester
Rider Educator
Kurt Repsher
Ride Coordinators
POSITION OPEN
MEC
Mike Riffenburg
Ticket Sales
Ann Pittman
Chapter Photographer
Jon Sagester
Sunshine Lady
Sue Repsher
Chapter Couple of the Year 2018
POSITION OPEN
SPARKLE CITY WINGS GATHERS ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE
MONTH, EAT AT 6:00 PM, MEET AT 7:00 PM AT
THE GRAPEVINE RESTAURANT
1926 BOILING SPRINGS ROAD, BOILING SPRINGS, SC 29316
North from I-85 on Hwy. 9 across from Fatz restaurant
JULY
2018
NEXT GATHERING WILL BE JULY 3rd
South Carolina District Team Members
SC District Directors
Buddy and Kim Summer email: [email protected]
(803) 924-2851
Assistant District Directors
John and Karen Higgins email: [email protected]
(864) 209-8050
District Ride Coordinators and Webmaster
J.W. and Yolanda Worley email: [email protected]
(864) 395-2140
Assistant and Goodie Store
Bill and Judy Dunaway email: [email protected] or [email protected]
(843) 241-1158 Judy or (843) 357-2270 Bill
District University Coordinators
Don and Rhonda Weed email: [email protected]
(864) 304-1291
District Educator and District Member Enhancement and Social Coordinators
Rich and Jean Kitco email: [email protected] or [email protected]
(843) 240-3392 Rich or (843) 222-9606 Jean
District Motorist Awareness Coordinator & 2017/2018 SC Couple of the year
Jon and Donna Horning email: [email protected]
(803) 924-5243
District Treasurer and Couple of the Year Coordinator
Mary and Mike Coral email: [email protected]
District Photographers
Glenn and Donna Bumgarner email: [email protected]
(803) 924-1632
District Ambassador
Steve Smith (803) 684-4091
GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE
Chapter K Birthdays and Anniversaries
JULY BIRTHDAYS
Dale Peavey 7-4
Sharon Fox 7-23
ANNIVERSARIES FOR JULY
WARD AND PHILLIS COSSANO 7-10
Keith and Peggy Bartee 7-14
Randall and Barbara Klepper 7-25
Let’s give a big shout-out to these people and wish them well on their
special day!!
If I missed anyone, PLEASE let me know and it will be added to the list.
Thank you
Half way through the year already !! Time flies when you’re having fun ! The South Carolina
Rally is behind us, many more coming up and Wing Ding is around the corner and close to
home, Knoxville is right up the road, should be a good trip and promises to be an exciting event.
The weather has been very unpredictable lately, you never really know where the rain chances
are or when Mother nature will share her rain showers with you. We’ve been caught in several
wet moments just trying to get in a ride, although hot, heat and rain on the bike is still better
than a sunny day at work !
CHAPTER DIRECTORS PAGE
How about that ! Chapter K gets the HOT LIL’SPUD from Chapter A, finally gets a chance to deliver and visit with friends from Chapter F at their
new meeting place, where we can give it a new “home”, Chapter E is chosen as recipients. Good times to be had, Chapter meeting was fun and
it was great to see everyone again. Nice new meeting place and congrats to Eugene and Renee in their new position as Chapter Directors.
These are only three examples of a Spell-A-Ride photo
SHARE YOUR RIDE
WE ALL GET OUT ON OUR OWN AND GO SOMEWHERE WITH-
OUT THE GROUP, RIGHT?
WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUN YOU’RE HAVING !
Let us in on the secret! If you visit an awesome location or res-
taurant, don’t keep it to yourself, let the group know. We may
schedule a group ride or simply try it ourselves.
LOOKING FOR A ROUND 4 WINNER
THEY MAY GET MORE DIFFICULT
EACH MONTH
Want your shot at a gift card?
Simple, get your picture to me
Before anyone else!
SPELL—A—RIDE
CHAPTER CHALLENGE
The 3rd official Spell-A-Ride Chapter Challenge has
been met !
The 4th challenge has the same rules as before, all
you have to do is spell out the latest chapter chal-
lenge word using the first letter of an official sign or
building, such as a welcome sign or a post office.
Have you and your bike or trike in the picture and you
cannot use past pictures in present or future contests
or the same letter twice in same contest.
4th round word is:
HANDLEBAR
A sad day has fallen upon South Carolina Gold Wing family. Many of
you already heard that former South Carolina District Directors Phil and
Judy Stone were in an automobile accident coming back from Ohio.
They were in Virginia and struck by another car in a hit and run. Phil
was later laid to rest, Judy suffered injuries and was treated in a hospital
in Virginia. She is at home now and coping with her loss. Let’s be sure
to keep Judy in our prayers as she deals with her issues. He will be
missed, he was the man that got me to take on the Chapter Director role
for Chapter K. Without his guidance, there may not be a Chapter K in
Phillip Stone, you will be missed
Check Your Documents
One day you are minding your own business riding down the road when you see
flashing blue lights behind you, or you get into a fender bender, or encounter a
safety check. You pull out the paperwork and the nice officer says that the insur-
ance card and/or registration is out of date. WHAT!! I remember getting it in the
mail and sending a check!” but did you put a copy in the motorcycle?
This happened to me the other day, only without the blue lights. When checking
the paperwork in the Goldwing just because; the insurance card was expired.
WHAT!! I know it was paid. Further checking found the new card in a pile of paper-
work.
Now is a good time to check all those documents. Insurance, registration, pass-
port, medical card, driver’s license, GWRRA Levels, CPR/FA , even credit card ex-
piration dates. In these busy times it is very easy to receive documents in the mail
then forget to switch out the old ones.
Take a few minutes and check and save possible embarrassment or even a cita-
tion. Mark the calendar 4 or 6 months ahead as a reminder.
Ride Safe and Legal.
Richard Kitko
GWRRA South Carolina District Educator
And God promised men that good and obedient wives would be found in all the
corners of the world. Then he made the earth round……...and laughed and
laughed and laughed.
My boss, who is on vacation, phoned me today. He said “Is everything OK at the
office?” I said “It’s all under control. It’s been a very busy day. I haven’t stopped to
take a break all day.” “Can you do me a favor he asked?” I said “Of course, what
is it?” “Pick up the pace a little. I’m in the foursome behind you.”
A lot of people, especially in the past, were “home” schooled in many ways.
My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done. “If you’re going to kill each
other, do it outside, I just finished cleaning.”
My mother taught me religion. “You better pray that comes out of the carpet.”
My father taught me about time travel. “If you don’t straighten up, I’m gonna
knock you into next week.”
My father taught me logic, “Because I said so, that’s why.”
My father taught me about irony. “Keep crying and I’ll give you something to cry
about.”
My mother taught me about contortionism. “Just look at that dirt on the back of
your neck.”
My mother taught me about stamina. “You’ll sit there until all that spinach is
gone.”
My mother taught me about anticipation. “Just wait until we get home.”
My father taught me humor. “When that mower cuts off your toes, don’t come
We also encourage you to visit other GWRRA families (Chapters) at their gatherings. We try to make several as our schedule
allows, come join us for a nice ride, meal and fellowship of other GWRRA members. See below for time, dates and locations
of other chapter gatherings and join in on the fun where and when you can!
Chapter A 1st Saturday at Raines on Maine, 312 S.Main Street, Anderson Eat 6:30 PM, Meet 7:30PM
Chapter E 2nd Saturday at Silver Bay Seafood, 6513 White Horse Rd. Greenville Eat 4:00 PM, Meet 5:00 PM
Chapter F 4th Saturday at Sweet P’s, 1712 Hwy. 86, Piedmont, Eat 6:00PM, Meet 7:00PM
Chapter G 1st Saturday at Ryan’s, 1314 N. Main St.., Summerville Eat 8:30 AM Meet 9:30 AM
Chapter H 1st Saturday at Pier 51 Seafood, 3921 Mount Gallant Rd, Rock Hill Meet 4:00PM, Eat 5:00PM
Chapter I 2nd Thursday at Seneca Family Restaurant, 515 By-Pass 123, Seneca Eat 6:00PM, Meet 7:00PM
Chapter J 1st Saturday at Denny’s Restaurant, 124 Loyola Dr., Myrtle Beach Eat 6:00 PM, Meet 7:00 PM
Chapter M 3rd Thursday at IHOP 482 By Pass 72 NW Greenwood Eat at 6:00 PM Meet at 7:00 PM
Chapter O 3rd Saturday at Pam’s Restaurant, 1009 W Bobo Newsom Hwy, Hartsville Eat 11:00 AM, Meet Noon
Chapter P 2nd Saturday at Flight Deck Restaurant, 109-A Old Chapin Rd, Lexington Eat 11:00 AM, Meet 11:45 AM
Chapter R 4th Saturday at Antley’s BBQ 1370 Sims Street Orangeburg Eat 12:00 PM, Meet at 1:00 PM
Chapter S 3rd Saturday at Ronnie’s Restaurant, 2067 Wilson Rd., Newberry Eat 2:00PM, Meet 3:00PM
Chapter NC-P2 Their back , Gathering on the 2nd Tuesday at Fat Tracy’s in Spindale, NC Eat 6:00 PM meet at 7:00 PM
NOTE: Change in times and places for some Chapter gatherings
SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER INFORMATION
CHAPTER A
DOES DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 4
CHAPTER E
DOES NOT DO DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 4
CHAPTER F
DOES DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 4
CHAPTER G
DOES NOT DO DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 4
CHAPTER H
DOES DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 1
Chapter I
DOES DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 4
CHAPTER J
DOES DOOR PRIZES
CHAPTER M
DOES DOOR PRIZES
CHAPTER O
DOES DOOR PRIZES
CHAPTER P
DOES DOOR PRIZES MONITORS CB CHANNEL 38
CHAPTER R
INSTEAD OF DOOR PRIZES, BRING STUFFED ANIMAL(S)
GIVEN TO CHILDREN’S CHARITY AT YEARS END
CHAPTER S
DOES DOOR PRIZES
Chapter Rides and events continued
We try to plan these rides as often as we can, weather permitting. If you have any rides,
events, things you would like to see or restaurants you would like to eat at again or maybe
just for the first time, please let me know so that we can organize them into a planned group
ride and let others share and enjoy your experiences.
I hope to incorporate more rides with visiting other chapters. I figure since we gotta eat some-
where while we’re out on the road enjoying some scenery than we might as well visit with oth-
er “GW family members” Plus, let’s not forget with the points system that District has set in
play it not only helps other chapter’s but it is beneficial to our own chapter.
If you missed any of these recent rides, don’t fret just yet, as there will be plenty more that
you can get involved in. I realize that everyone cannot make every ride planned.
We try to meet at 9:00AM for day rides and 6:30PM for dinner rides, weather permitting of
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Meet at the QT at I-85 and Hwy 221 for NORTH bound trips and the QT at Heron Circle for
SOUTH bound trips. This has worked well.
Airplane Ride
A little boy had to sit next to a strong muscle man on a plane. The man eventually fell asleep
and the little boy started to feel air sick. He was afraid to wake the man up and ask him if he
could slid by him to go to the rest room. He knew he couldn’t climb over him and the little boy
couldn’t get his parents attention in the other aisle. Suddenly the plane hit an air pocket and
an uncontrollable wave of nausea passed through the little boy. He got sick on the man’s
shirt. Thirty minutes later the man woke up and saw his shirt. The little boy looked at the man
and said “So, are you feeling better now?”
OH HOW SWEET
A wife started her new job in a restaurant. When she came home after her first day at work,
she gave her husband a big hug. He seemed to cling to her longer than usual. “Did you really
miss me that much today, sweetheart?” She asked. “Not really” he replied “But you smell so
much like pancakes that I hate to let you go.”
Next gathering for Chapter K is Tuesday JULY 3rd
We eat at 6:00PM and meet at 7:00PM
Just to see how many people really pay close attention to their newsletter, I have included a members GWRRA mem-
bership number somewhere in this newsletter. If this number is yours and you bring it to my attention any time be-
tween reading the newsletter and the BEGINNING of our meeting, you will be rewarded an extra special prize!!
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For all your monogram and embroidery needs
http://m.facebook.com/carolinaluxeboutique
Check out our Facebook page
If you not already a member, you can easily join in and catch
some of the fun that our group has been having at events, din-
ners and rides
Check out GWRRA SC-K
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MOTORCYCLE JACK
BY PIT BULL
CONTACT JW WORLEY AT
OR
(864) 395-2140
Bought at over $500
ASKING $225.00
Douglas Seebode has his trike up for sale. You can email or call him for price and information at [email protected] or
(828) 980-1187. I have ridden with Doug and his wife, this is a nice trike
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UPCOMING GWRRA LOCAL RALLIES
July 19-21 West Virginia “Mountain Memories Rally”
August 2-4, 2018 Georgia Wing Fling “Salute to our Military”
Aug 28– Sept 1, 2018 Wing Ding 40 (Knoxville, TN)
Sept 27-29, 2018 North Carolina “Wings over the Smokies”
October 11-13 Mississippi “Monster Mash Rally”
Other Rallies Close-by
Oct 11—14, 2018 Spyder Adventures Rally
OTHER EVENTS TO KEEP IN MIND
JULY 14th Pancake Breakfast and get together (DOUBLE POINTS) Fatz Restaurant, 1361
W.Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC $7.00 per person
AUGUST 4th Little Mountain Parade. 9:30 AM line-up Hwy. 76 E, Little Mountain, SC
AUGUST 18th Flight of the Dove Bike Ride, 8AM Presbyterian College, Clinton SC
September 15-16 Chapter K Overnight visit to “The Dragon” and surrounding areas
OCTOBER 26-30 SC District Santee-Cooper campout , Santee State Park
For Sale 2009 Yamaha VStar 950 Tour
Two Windshields – Standard/Oversized
J&M CB / Sirius Satellite Radio / GPS
Engine Guards / Highway Pegs
Passenger Backrest / Luggage Rack / Flag Staff
Hard Luggage Bags / Windshield Tool Bag / T-Bag
Pinstriped
24,242 Miles
NADA Book Value $4,250 - $1,800 in Accessories
Asking $4,750
585 766-2880
TIPS ON BUYING AND PUMPING GASOLINE
With the inflated gas prices, I thought I’d offer some tips on getting more for your money with every
gallon…….
More Cold Gas = Less Cold Cash:
Try to fill up your tank early in the morning when the ground temperature is still cool. Remember
that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground level, and the colder the
ground is the more condensed the gasoline will be. When the mercury climbs, the gasoline ex-
pands, so if you get tanked up when the temps are higher, your “gallon” isn’t exactly a gallon. In the
petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline play an important role.
Squeeze. Don’t Grab:
I hope that this sounds familiar to you when you’re referring to “applying the binders.” However,
while you're filling up, don’t try to pump as fast as possible – because if you pump at a slower speed,
you’ll minimize the vapors that are created while pumping. Pump nozzles have a vapor return, so if
you’re pumping quickly, the agitation causes some of the fuel to become vapor. Those vapors are
being sucked back up into the nozzle and the pump, so that not all of the fuel you’re paying for is go-
ing into your tank.
“Is it Half Full, or Half Empty?”:
One of the most important tips is to fill your “four or more wheelers” when your gas tank is still HALF
FULL, or at lease before it’s half empty….. Wait – What?! Anyway, the reason for this is that the
more gas you have in your tank, the less air you have in it. Since motorcycles have smaller tanks,
there isn’t as much air volume, even when the tank is nearly empty. Gasoline evaporates faster
than you can imagine. Fuel storage tanks have an internal floating roof, and this roof serves as zero
clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service sta-
tions, every truck that’s loaded with fuel is “temperature compensated” so that every gallon is actual-
ly the exact amount!
Don’t Pump at the Dump:
If there’s a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, you may want
to hold off if you can. The underground gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being pumped in,
and you might pick up some of the dirt and debris that normally settle on the bottom. Most modern,
reputable gas stations have good filters installed to separate the go-juice from the refuse. Other-
wise, think of it as your neighbor emptying his kitchen trash into your grocery bags.
Now that you’re saving bundles of bucks at the “one-armed-bandits”, you’ll have more to spend
where it really counts. Go right ahead. Add another scoop. You’re welcome.
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on you.” (Isaiah 26:3
NLT)
Kurt Repsher Advanced Safety Course – Rider Training Series LLC (https://www.facebook.com/
advanced.safety.course/) CMA SC Area Rep – Fast Lane (http://cmausa.org/cma_national/fast-
lane.asp) GWRRA SC-K Chapter Educator
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SC District Thrill Chill & Campout
Gold Wing Road Riders Association SC District Presents
Thrill Chill Campout & Ride In Picnic
October 26-28, 2018
Santee State Park
251 State Park Road, Santee, SC 29142
If Camping, go to www.southcarolinaparks.reserveamerica.com to reserve a campsite in Cypress
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Saturday Pancake Breakfast & Hot Dog Supper
Starts Saturday at 11:00 AM
Halloween Costume Contest, Cake Walk, Prize Drawings
Camp Site Decoration Contest and Friday Guided Tours