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4 JANUARY 2011

Happy New Year everyone! I can’t believe we are in a new year already. So much has happened in the last six months that the ti me has gone by quickly while we were having so much fun. We have been able to att end many events with GWTA such as, Region C in Spearfi sh, SD, Gold Rush in Billings, MT, Iowa State Picnic in Avoca, Iowa Extravaganza in Winterset, IA, Nebraska State Campout in Grand Island, NE, Colorama in Harrison, AR, and several fun runs in Iowa and Nebraska. The more we ride the more fun we have. In October we had the opportunity to ride the motorcycle to Brandon, Mississippi to visit family. Of course in late October you take the chance that the weather would not be great, but it was perfect-highs in the upper 60’s to lower 70’s. The reason for going was we needed to have our fenders on our trailer welded back on. We are the couple known for losing fenders on long trips. 3 years ago when we went to Billings the fi rst ti me we lost a fender on the way home, we were the second to last bike and all of a sudden the last bike tells us the ti re on the trailer was smoking, so we slow down and the next thing he says is that it quit smoking and the fender had come off . We got a new trailer and had got some fenders from a friend of ours and Bob just bolted them on. So the next year when we were coming back from Region C in Wisconsin, we started hearing a ratt le, we stopped in a rest area and would you believe that one of the fenders had broke and was falling off , we took it off and headed on to home. So we decided that when we went to Gold Rush in Lexington, we would end the week and go on down to Mississippi and have Bob’s brother weld the fenders on the trailer. Well all was going well this year unti l we got half way to Billings for the 2nd ti me and I started to hear a ratt le again. Sure enough the weld had broken on the fender but we were able to ti ghten the bolts enough that we did not lose the fenders. So that is why we went to Mississippi again to get the fenders welded on again, but this ti me I don’t think they will fall off , we will see. We also had the chance to go fi shing one day on Ross Barnet Reservoir. It was a lot of fun and we had a great ti me visiti ng Dennis & De. We left at 3:00 on Wednesday and thought if we could get through Memphis then we would stop for the night. Well we got through Memphis and up to Blytheville, AR but when we stopped all the hotels were full because there was a conventi on in town. So we conti nued on up the road and stopped at the next town and they were full, so we got gas and something to eat and conti nued on up the road. It was a beauti ful night for riding, the kind of night that you could keep on riding because it was warm and there was a full moon. We fi nally found a room in Sikeston, MO. Now, aft er putti ng on over 11,000 miles this summer and fall we will be busy this winter doing all the maintenance (new ti res, tune up, seat repair, etc.) that needs to be done so we can start riding again in the spring. Bob said it was going to be a long winter since we will not be able to ride. I know we will go into bike withdrawal, but I have the calendar out and am already planning some of the events we will be going to in 2011 plus we will try to att end some of the winter events weather permitti ng. Hopefully everyone has or will be picking their Family of Year for the Chapter, State and Region. Remember this is an honor to bestow upon a family that you as a chapter feel promotes “Desti nati on Friendship” and who enjoys having fun and supports GWTA. We look forward to meeti ng the Region Family of the Years at this year’s Gold Rush, Boyne Mt, MI.

Unti l next arti cle remember to always wear your chapter colors, have fun, and ride safe!

Pam & Bob Beveridge

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Welcome to the New Year. Since you are reading this you rode out the highs and lows with us in 2010. GWTA, like many other organizati ons, has been feeling the impact of the economy and the busy family lifestyles which have aff ected our membership numbers and parti cipati on at events of all levels. Thank you for sti cking in there with us! This is the fi rst arti cle I write as the new Chairman of the Board (COB). I may be the fi rst woman to hold the positi on within GWTA but I am not hung up on gender-correct ti tles so Chairman of the Board is just fi ne with me. As a matt er of fact, I answer to just about anything; “Barb”, “Honey”, “Mom”, “Grandma”, “Sis”, “Favorite Daughter” (and only daughter), “Boss”, “Nurse”, and even “Hey, You.” I am acti ve on two other non-profi t boards. One is very similar to GWTA it just involves John Deere Two-Cylinder tractors. I grew up on two-cylinders, the same ones in Dad’s barn today. Imagine doing a fun run on one of those at the top speed of 12 MPH. Anyone who knows me well knows that is not my speed but it is something that I do to spend ti me with my family. The other NFP organizati on works with children with disabiliti es and horses. It is amazing to see the positi ve eff ect that horses have on children with Down’s Syndrome, Spina Bifi da, Cerebral Palsy and other conditi ons. I work primarily with fundraising and am not around the horses very much. Again, I like my horsepower at a diff erent speed. Like many of you, I have a busy life. I like to get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible. Two-cylinders and horses don’t allow that. They do allow me to slow down and enjoy the world around me and appreciate my life. With that all said, GWTA and motorcycling is my preferred mode of transportati on and recreati on. As the COB I will give the members of GWTA the ti me that is needed to keep them informed through their respecti ve Board member and these arti cles. My intent is to use this space to discuss some of the by-laws, how they have evolved over 23 years, and why. Let’s start with Arti cles I and II, Introducti on and Offi ces;

The PHILOSOPHY of this organizati on is to be dedicated to the service of its members. The PURPOSE of this organizati on is to be a social organizati on for the owners of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles and their

families. The OBJECTIVE of this organizati on is to provide the environment and organizati onal structure around which its membership

may enjoy well coordinated social gatherings and events without politi cal endorsements or religious affi liati ons. It is also to encourage good riding habits, involvement in civic and charitable aff airs, and to project a positi ve image of the sport of tour motorcycling to the public.

The principal offi ce of the associati on shall be located in the County of Marion, State of Indiana. The Associati on shall have such other offi ces, either within or without the State of Indiana, as the Board of Directors (Board) may designate or as the business of the Associati on may require from ti me to ti me.

The Philosophy is easy to understand but oft en diffi cult for each individual to see how it is being managed. There are as many thoughts about what service the member wants as there are members. I prefer not to speak of the squeaky wheel getti ng want they want but rather the majority. So please, take your concerns and suggesti ons to your Board Representati ve. The Purpose is sti ll specifi c to Honda Gold Wing motorcycles, why? This deals with the original incorporati on as a non-profi t organizati on. Changing the wording in the by-laws would compromise that original incorporati on. Does this mean we cannot include other brands and models? No, we are sti ll a social organizati on and the key word here is SOCIAL, an adjecti ve which means - tending to form cooperati ve and interdependent relati onships with others. I can think of no bett er way to develop relati onships than to have an open invitati on to all motorcyclists rather than a closed door. How do we meet the Objecti ves? There are programs such as the Rider Educati on Program and Helping Hands. Volunteers at all levels coordinate rallies, fun runs, rides, and more. Are you acti vely parti cipati ng in these programs and events? It is through your parti cipati on that we can accomplish many of our Objecti ves. While the Philosophy, Purpose and Objecti ves have not changed over the years the main offi ce has evolved as the membership grew. We appreciate the ti me that all of our founding members have put into creati ng and growing this organizati on. Where once there was a single member att empti ng to accomplish much from her home by donati ng her ti me and talents there is now a membership base which requires dedicated paid employees to manage the day to day offi ce operati ons. Please ride along as we conti nue to rebuild the membership aft er some struggling years. There are multi ple reasons for decreasing numbers. Many of which can be managed by the members. Sadly, some of the loss is due to death. Let’s honor the memory of those who worked ti relessly to create GWTA and made it an organizati on to be proud of.

Barb & Tom JohnsonChairman of the Boardridingcouple@fronti ernet.net; 618-765-2661

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This last weekend, we had a blast in our home state of Nebraska att ending the annual awards banquet and roast. As many folks know, we are a mixed family. I currently ride an older model Goldwing – a 1986 GL1200. A 1200 was my fi rst Goldwing, and while I’ve ridden the 1500 and the 1800, the 1200 is my favorite ride. Mike rides a 2009 Harley Davidson Ultra. As you might imagine, we get a lot of good-natured ribbing about Mike riding a Harley in a Goldwing club. We have also heard some not-so-good-natured comments, too. One of the events the State Directors, Dale and Deb Siepker, had arranged was an educati on seminar, conducted by the state educator, Daren Fleischman. If you’ve never met Duck and his wife, Paula, I don’t know where you’ve been hiding. These two att end the state, regional and nati onal events with a passion! From the fi rst meeti ng when they were introduced to GWTA, they immediately signed up for life membership. These are wonderful folks. As the nati onal educators, we were of course very interested in what Duck would talk about. The topic was recruiti ng, and it was an awesome discussion. One of our tenets in this organizati on is Desti nati on Friendship. In our chapter, as in many others, we have many diff erent kinds of motorcycles that our members ride. We have Goldwings, Harleys, Yamahas, and BMWs, among others. We don’t care what our friends ride – we all care about the riding and the friendships and the fun. Sure, there’s some discussion about the bikes, and the merits of each. But when it comes down to it, every member’s choice of motorcycle is their own to make. Daren’s point was about when we are recruiti ng, we are not recruiti ng the bike, we are recruiti ng the person. It is up to all of us to focus on bringing members into this great organizati on. In the discussion, many of us shared stories of potenti al members at meeti ngs or on rides where a disparaging comment was made that chased that potenti al member away. We heard stories of existi ng members who didn’t feel welcomed or accepted because they ride a motorcycle other than Goldwing. That isn’t what I would call Desti nati on Friendship. I agree wholeheartedly about the problems, jokes and teasing that takes place in a chapter about a motorcycle that isn’t a Goldwing can cause. All of us are very proud of our bikes, regardless of make or model. There should never be bike-bashing as a part of any discussion. Nothing will turn away potenti al members faster than to hear existi ng members of the chapter cracking jokes about a Harley breaking down (which we have heard directed towards us more ti mes than I can count), or needing to stop every 100 miles for gas because someone’s gas tank is smaller. The future of this organizati on is in our hands. It is up to each of us to recruit more friends to share in the experience. Focus on the person, not their ride, and reap the benefi t of having more stories, more diversity, and more fun.

Yours in friendship,

Carol and Mike Brush12516 Poppleton AveOmaha, NE 68144Brush123@cox.net

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Time Passages

Welcome to a new year, the second in a new decade, and a new riding season. While it shouldn’t surprise me how fast ti me fl ies, it is sti ll hard to believe that it is the close of 2010 as this heads to press. This will be the fourth decade that I have ridden a motorcycle, and mid-decade will, God willing, complete my thirti eth year in the saddle. Four decades ago was a rough ti me for the motorcycle industry; since then, it has ridden to all-ti me highs and then turned back to the rough road again. In due ti me, it will turn towards new and bett er days. The cycles of history prove this. Decades are convenient measures for historians to use to encapsulate major trends in society’s history, yet the turn of a digit in the ten column is rarely the moment of true change—just a convenient marking point of observati on. But we who live the lifeti mes that become history experience life in much more personal units: days, months, seasons. Each life lived has milestones that are marked more fi nely in ti me, yet someti mes those personal markers do happen in a zero year. This has occurred to me more than once, and the anniversary of one came in 2010. Before 1990 arrived, I had no idea how hard that year would be, even though the decade itself would reveal many great things for me. In May of that year my mom passed away—she had raised me herself aft er my dad had passed when I was six. She was a great lady, and anything good that I am or do has its roots in her lifelong struggle to raise me and honor my dad’s memory. Losing a parent is always hard, but for me, twenty years later, it sti ll hurts. Recently, in my traditi onal winter reorganizati on of my garage, I found a box with some things of hers that I haven’t seen in the near-decade since I moved to this house. Like all personal archeology, they set my mind to years long gone. The things I found had been in her car, and I thought of roads once traveled. So what does this have to do with motorcycles? In a word: everything. Motorcycling was not passed down from generati on to generati on in my family, but road tripping and the call of the highway were. Before my dad died, my mom did not drive—not an odd thing in the late 1950s and early 1960s—so among the many things she had to learn as a single parent was to drive. She transformed from co-pilot and navigator to pilot, and carried on the family traditi on of yearly road trips. All throughout my childhood she drove us everywhere, including long summer road trips to visit family. It was as her co-pilot that I learned to love the road. On countless occasions she told me of how my dad would never travel the same way twice—he always wanted to take another route and see new places and things. Thence comes my wanderlust, fairly inherited, and essenti al to my core self. The day fi nally came when I learned to drive and got my license, and then came the ordeal of getti ng my own wheels. As a seventeen-year-old I needed her co-signature to buy any vehicle, but my desire for a motorcycle was something she would not allow. Considering that it was the mid 1970s and motorcycle training was the salesman telling you where the thrott le, clutch, and brakes were—and litt le more than that—and considering my seventeen-year-old invincibility, it is a fact that she saved my life. That is what moms do. A litt le more than a decade later, with the benefi t of quality

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Motorcycle Safety Foundati on (MSF) training based on the Hurt Report from 1981, I fi nally learned to ride and got a bike. In true form, when my mom fi rst learned this, she supported me completely. I guess, just as she saw the reckless youth at seventeen, she saw the wiser me at thirty. Through the years she became a staunch supporter of motorcycle riders. It was a mom’s pride. Part of my process of healing from losing her was a more-than-8000-mile road trip across America and Canada during the late summer of 1990. That trip was the best therapy for me and I arrived home safely. A few days later, while riding into town on an errand, I got hit by a car less than one mile from home. That day the MSF training saved me from what could have been my last ride. But in a greater sense, Mom saved me. I plan on making another long ride this year, and I think I will heed Mom’s wisdom and take another MSF course. God willing, a decade from now I will be here to make more ti me passages.

Memaw’s Quiche

Memaw was my wife Mary’s mom, Laura May Senn. She was a great lady of the South who reminded me of both my mom and my Mammaw. Sadly, she passed away just before Thanksgiving in 2007. Our whole family and all who knew her miss her dearly. From the fi rst ti me we met she accepted me as one of her own. This is an honor I will always be proud of. Having always felt that I lost my mom way too soon, Memaw was an answered prayer. I guess you could say I got to come home again.

Once she knew that I was a vegetarian, she was ever vigilant to make sure that there was something special for me at Sunday dinners. She also took great care to make things diff erently for me if they could be made meat-free. Memaw watched out for me, which included great care that even the utensils that touch meat did not touch things that were vegetarian. It is hard not to cry when I think of the great kindness and love that she showed me, which was her way to treat the world as well. I am most thankful for the ti me I was blessed to know her and always will be.

This recipe represents one of my favorites from the many things she cooked. It was adjusted from a bacon and cheese recipe that the whole family loved. Imagine how special it felt to have a quiche special made for you. Of course everyone else in the family always enjoyed it too. We would all be honored if you try this recipe and share it with the family and friends you love.

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, or1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli4 large eggs, beaten2 cups whole milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (freshly shredded white cheddar is our preference)1/4 cup minced onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper (opti onal)1 (9-inch) frozen deep dish piecrust, thawed but unbaked

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place the spinach or broccoli in a microwave bowl and cook according to package directi ons. Allow to cool to room temperature and to drain completely (the spinach may need to be pressed or squeezed to remove excess moisture).

In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs and milk and beat with a wire whisk unti l just blended. Add the spinach or broccoli, 1 cup of the cheese, onion, salt, and white pepper if desired, and sti r together well. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.

Bake in on the middle rack of the oven for 35 to 45 minutes or unti l a fork inserted into the center comes out clean and the top has lightly browned.

Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Note: You may use spinach or broccoli, or you may want to make one of each as they are so tasty that second helpings are guaranteed to be desired. Memaw did not enjoy pepper of any kind. I have indicated it as opti onal since I and several others in the family enjoy it. White pepper seems to have more zing than black, but it is used so as to avoid the black fl ecks in the creamy-looking quiche.

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.

Column copyright Bill Hufnagle 2011. Recipe reprinted with permission from “Biker Billy’s Roadhouse Cookbook”, published by The Globe Pequot Press, P.O. Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437 Copyright © 2009 by Bill Hufnagle

12 JANUARY 2011

A Life in the Days of a Bikerby Dave Norton, Secretary/Treasurer, GWTA Region A Chapter M, Mountain Valley Riders

Part 7: On (Almost) Any Sunday!

Last ti me Dave’s Honda 150 led to a new 160 Scrambler (which he sunk in a dry lake!) and a Suzuki TC120…

1969 found us in San Diego sti ll chasing the elusive dream of a marketable steam car, this ti me with Steam Power Systems. An exciti ng ti me: a new son, ground fl oor opportunity at a job I loved, and our fi rst new home (at $24,995!) in Mira Mesa. An early desert ride with buddy Russ introduced us to something new: a very cool white-tank 2-stroke from Yamaha, the DT1 250 Enduro. It just looked so completely right and sounded like no other two-stroke: a deep basso profundo growl compared to the ring-ding-ding-ding ear-piercing expansion chambers on the racing two-strokes. Litt le did we know that this bike would do for Yamaha and dual-purpose motorcycles what the CB750 did for Honda and street bikes: they would bring new riders into the sport by the tens of thousands.

The Suzi made up part of the $600 cost of my own Enduro, a CT1B 175. It was the perfect bike for the ti me. The Yamahammer and I could ride cross-country from Mira Mesa to Clairemont Mesa, across Miramar Naval Air Stati on property and a nice yump across the railroad tracks. Many weekends that winter were spent “muddin’” the dirt roads and trails on Black Mountain.

When our company hired consultant engineer Mike Savin, we discovered a shared interest in dirt bikes. Mike convinced me to enter my fi rst motocross, on June 28, 1970. My race prep comprised removing the luggage rack and taping the lights! Mike’s Greeves ran 250 Expert class; me, in 175 Novice. He made a last minute shift lever adjustment just before his fi rst heat (never a good idea), pushed his bike up to the starti ng line, kicked it over, and stalled. It stalled again and again, as the fi eld left without him. He got a push start and motored off in last place. Aft er the race he found that moving the shift lever one spline brought it into the path of the start lever and poked it into gear!

When my fi rst heat race came up, I was all butt erfl ies, left hand on my helmet, right hand goosing the thrott le … the fl ag dropped and I was sti ll going for the clutch as the rest of the riders just dumped it into fi rst at full thrott le. First lesson learned! Over the course of the three heats I passed very few riders and noti ced the fast guys either overcooking a turn or off with mechanical problems. I thought I did OK just staying on course for three heats. At the trophy presentati on I was dumbstruck when they said the 175 Novice winner was me!

For the next two years the 175 and I ran many races at Miramar and other local venues, fi nishing mid-fi eld or just out of a trophy. We ran the last “real” Elsinore Grand Prix in ’72, a year aft er Steve McQueen ran it for On Any Sunday.

In ’71 the problem was mud. In ’72 it was DUST. I started at the tail end of the grid, aft er the sidecars, entry number 1,070, with 1,069 bikes churning it up in front of me! It was insane out on the dry lake bed. You couldn’t see 20 feet ahead. My poor litt le stock paper air fi lter packed up and went “uhhhhno” halfway through the 100 mile race, and in truth I was totally exhausted and quite relieved.

Scary as running blind through the Elsinore dust was, the downhill at Carlsbad was worse. The “shoes” were getti ng 50 feet of air off the ledge halfway down, my clearest evidence of the huge gap between riding at their level and at mine.

Shortly aft er my motocross debut another buddy bought a CZ 250 race bike. It was three years old but brand new, having spent that ti me in its original crate sitti ng in a warehouse. He assembled it on a Friday night and we trucked it and my 175 to a camping spot on the beach in Baja California. I spent three days riding, Mike spent three days trying unsuccessfully to get the bike to run. He says the only ti me he has bike problems is when I’m around. My clearest memory of that trip is that of fl ying through the air horizontally at about 25 mph sans bike, boots up and helmet down, watching the ground pass by in slow moti on “over” my head and idly thinking “Boy, this is really going to hurt when that ground catches up with my head.”

My punkin head survived that one, and another one involving riding under a railroad culvert. The wood beams of the culvert were about fi ve feet above the dry streambed. I ducked down, chin on the bars and just cleared the beams. I putt ered through the culvert right up to the last beam when another bike dropped down in front of me, headed in from the opposite end. Surprised, I looked up just in ti me to catch that last beam squarely just above my face shield. My head rotated back 90° (kids don’t try this at home) and I watched the bott om of that beam grinding against my face shield unti l we popped out the other side. To this day, some 38 years later,

Photo courtesy Dave Norton

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Jennifer, GWTA, Bruce, and Ed:

Just wanted to comment on the December online issue of TN, specifi cally Bruce Keenon’s and Ed Davis’ columns. Please pass my comments on to them.

I commend Bruce for his comments regarding some of our members who don’t seem to understand the functi on and role of GWTA and its members. GWTA is, indeed, not a fee-for-services organizati on. Good for Bruce for voicing that senti ment. I have had some recent trouble with my chapter over allowing non-dues paying members to parti cipate. I asked that all pay dues, and most turned their back on me. Not to worry—I just started a new chapter.

Then I turned to Ed Davis’ last column, which laid bare many of my own thoughts. I have disagreed—and disagree—with many of Ed’s positi ons, but he put to pen to a T a lot of what I am feeling now. My dear wife departed me earlier this year, and I am getti ng to the age he described. I, too, have a sense of emerging freedom in my age and I, too, have suff ered and lost. How ironic that in his last column he identi fi ed so well my current emoti ons.

Someti mes we hit and someti mes we miss. This ti me they both hit the nail on the head.

Ride Safely, Stay Happy, Cherish Your Days.

Darrell BrotenGWTA Wisconsin Chapter REau Claire, WI

Photo: Dave Norton

Photo: Dave Norton

I’ve never had a sti tch of neck or back trouble. Amazing.

About this ti me friend Skip Carlson and I were discussing a problem in his neighborhood in Rancho Bernardo, a high-end suburb of San Diego. Kids were riding dirt bikes on the golf courses! Using Skip’s contacts with the city, we were able to form a motorcycle club just for kids, the Rancho Bernardo Dirt Riders. AVCO, the local developer donated the use of several acres of land, and a D8 Cat and driver for a day. We marked out a fi ne motocross track in the rolling hills and publicized meeti ngs for all interested parti es. The rules and by-laws we came up with were later used by the San Diego Police in setti ng up similar kid clubs in other areas of the county. We started with about ten kids. Motocross racing morphed into Observed Trials events (slow riding over rough ground demanding extremely fi ne control). We developed some very talented Trials riders.

Similar Trials groups in the South Bay area suggested an area-wide fi eld meet. Skip

contacted AVCO for permission. They said they’d get back to us. The word spread and we had inquiries from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Montessa. Two weeks later we had the event, with 150 riders and factory displays and representati ves. It was a great success. A week later AVCO denied our request on the grounds that it would disrupt the community. Such shenanigans would be unthinkable in today’s liti gious climate! The club and their events prospered unti l civilizati on killed them.

When the proverbial (and actual) dust had cleared and my last motocross race was run (total probably less than 20), that fi rst surprise win on the 175 at Miramar was to be my only victory. The trophy, a bit tarnished by the years, sti ll holds an honored spot in my offi ce and brings a fl ood of warm memories 40 years later.To be conti nued…

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Boyne Mountain Resort looks forward to soon welcoming Gold Wing Touring Associati on members to a beauti ful setti ng in northern Michigan! In our northwest corner near the ti p of the state’s Lower Peninsula, you’ll discover memorable scenery, endless acti vity opti ons and warming hospitality not soon forgott en. The summer months are the area’s most popular, yet many fl ock to its snow-covered hills for skiing and snowboarding during the rather chilly months. Boyne Mountain features some of the ‘hills’ that att ract visitors and its trails are simply one of the many reasons the resort is recognized among the top desti nati ons in the Midwest by AAA. Proud to have provided more than 60 years of vacati on memories, Boyne Mountain Resort truly off ers a bit of something for all ages, interests and budgets. With a Swiss-Austrian theme, its centerpiece is the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa and connecti ng Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest indoor water park—both opened in 2005. Additi onal resort lodging opti ons include standard hotel rooms, condominiums, villas and cabins. Boyne Mountain guests choose from two 18 hole mountainside golf courses, the luxurious Solace Spa and full service salon, a sandy beach on Deer Lake, outdoor pools and hot tubs, Zipline Adventures, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, kayaking, multi ple dining venues, nightly family entertainment and much more. All right at the resort. The nearby waterfront communiti es of Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Harbor Springs and Petoskey off er an additi onal menu of acti vity and dining opportuniti es. Highlights of these areas and what makes the visit worth the ride will be shared in Touring News in the coming months. Our area is bordered by the second largest and only of the Great Lakes which is enti rely in the United States, Lake Michigan. Many inland lakes populate Michigan as well. These lakes and the Petoskey area’s ‘million dollar sunsets’, lend to the majesti c scenery of the region’s ride routes and

GWTA members are assured of numerous unique itineraries being made available for the July gathering. We’re preparing for your visit and are grateful for your selection of Boyne Mountain Resort as your Gold Rush desti nati on in 2011! Unti l next ti me…

Counting Down to Gold Rush XXIV

Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan

16 JANUARY 2011

Around Region EArkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas

Well here we are starti ng off another year. It just seems like a short ti me ago that we were ushering in the year 2000 and here it is 2011 and in January. This ti me of the year, for most of us, it’s hard to think about motorcycle riding. About the only thing we can do is sit around the fi replace and think about all of those great rides we had the last riding season and make plans for this year. We feel like this year is going to be a great year for GWTA and all of our members. There will be more and bett er events, rides and gatherings and we can’t wait to get started. Being that it has been several weeks that we have been able to get out and ride, we have submitt ed several rides that some of our members were able to do and enjoy the ti me of being together with friends of the same interests and passions.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, ARKANSAS WEEKEND TRIP

We could have not picked a bett er weekend to have made our trip to Mountain View, Arkansas. The weather was almost perfect for riding. A group of our members met at the Arkansas Tourist Informati on Center north of Texarkana on Hwy 71 N a litt le before 9:00 AM Friday morning and we were on our way at 9:00 AM. The Cornett s, Dosseys, Drapers and Morrisons headed for Ashdown where we picked up the Roberts. Everybody was told before we all met that Friday morning to be there with a full fuel tank, full stomach and an empty bladder because we were going to ride all the way to Hot Springs, the back way, before we stopped to refuel and a quick snack and restroom break. We traveled north on Hwy 71 unti l we were able to turn onto AR 27 unti l we got to

Glenwood where we took US 70 all the way into Hot Springs. Aft er fuel stop and a quick restroom break we were on our way once again. We rode US 270 unti l we hooked up with AR 227. We traveled AR 227 unti l we intersected with AR 192 which we traveled for a short ti me and then we got onto AR 7 at Blue Springs. We rode the scenic AR 7 all the way to Russellville and arrived there at 1:00 PM and we ate our lunch at the best Whataburger in four states. If you ever have had the

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opportunity to stop in and have one of there burgers, you might want to the next ti me you are in Russellville.Aft er we ate lunch and got a restroom break, it was back on the road once again, around 2:00 p.m. It sti ll made my mouth water every ti me I think about those burgers, any way back to our ride. We headed out of Russellville on AR 124 and then onto AR 105. At Hector we drop over onto AR 27 and we went all the way unti l we intersected with AR 16. I got say this once again, the weather was FANTASTIC and the scenery was even bett er.

We rode AR 16 unti l we got to Clinton and turned onto AR 9 on into Mountain View about 4:30 Friday aft ernoon. It didn’t take long for us to get our cabins, The Pinewood Cabins, and get sett led in and get ready to go eat and enjoy one of our favorite restaurants, ANGLERS White River Resort, located in Mountain View. Aft er we ate and rode back to the cabins, we gathered on the porch and talked for about an hour before we all went back to our own cabin for a good night sleep. Saturday was going to be a busy day, the women were going to spend the day shopping and the guys were going to spend the morning RIDING.............

Saturday morning around 7:00 a.m. we met in front of Rick and Vicki’s cabin, Hal, Johnny, Rick and Tommy. Rick had put together this FANTASTIC route for us to ride. The weather was GREAT and we were ready to hit the roads. Aft er about an hour aft er we started riding, we decided it was ti me for some breakfast, not easy to fi nd that early on a Saturday morning but we did. Aft er breakfast it was back on the road to conti nue the awesome ride. We left out from Mountain View on AR 14 to AR 58 and from there it was onto US 167, US 167 to US 62 all the way to Hardy. We decided to spend some ti me in Hardy and see what all we could fi nd. If you have never been to Hardy, it’s a nice town to visit. There were all kinds of gift and craft shops, I think we went into every one of them too. There is also a B&B in Hardy, the STONE HOUSE, and we think that we are going to make that another weekend trip next year. Aft er spending about an hour looking and shopping we decided it was ti me to see

some more beauti ful scenery and ride. We left Hardy via US 62 and the again on US 167 to AR 56 at Ash Flat, AR. From there it was AR 56 to AR 9 to AR 5 at Allison. We left from Allison on AR 5 and then took AR 341 out of Norfork. We stopped around lunch ti me and were able to fi nd a place that served a great cheeseburger and fries. Aft er lunch it was AR 341 to AR 14 at Fift y-six and then to AR 14 to AR 87 all the way to Mountain View. That aft ernoon the guys caught up with the gals to do some shopping with them. Aft er some shopping we decided to go back to our cabins and meet again around 6:00 AM at the Dogwood Hollow Steakhouse, located on the Square, for supper. We had to wait for a short ti me but it was well worth it. Aft er we all had fi nished eati ng, it was ti me for a big surprise for one member of our group. The surprise was for Johnny Morrison and it was the big 5-0 Birthday and he was really surprised. The 50 candles, when all were lit, caused and temperature increase in the restaurant by at least 20 degrees. Aft er Johnny opened all of his “OVER THE HILL” gift s, we headed for the Square to be entertained buy the local talent who preformed all kinds of Bluegrass and Folk music. One member of our group decided to join in and display his talents as well, Go Rick Go!!!!!!! It started getti ng late and as always, ALL GOOD THINGS must come to an end and this weekend was no excepti on. We returned to our cabins and made plans for the return trip. The weather forecast for Sunday aft ernoon was thunderstorms and possible heavy rains, so we planned to leave early enough to avoid the bad weather. Almost everyone arrived safely back to our homes and missed the rain but not Rick and Vicki. They had some business to take care of and got caught in the heavy rain before getti ng home safely. This weekend trip was everything that we all had planned for and expected and MORE.... It Just Don’t Get Any Bett er Than This.........

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ColoramaBy Wiliferd Lair, CD Lake Country Riders

Colorama 2010 was held at the “Hub Motorcycle Resort” in Marble Falls (formally the town of Dogpatch), AR on October 8, 9, and 10. The area is in the heart of some of the best motorcycle roads in the US according to multi ple motorcycle magazines. This year’s event was no disappointment. This is an annual event put on by Lake Country Riders, Chapter L, in Springfi eld, MO. Records show this to be the 14th Colorama held by the chapter. It keeps growing in acti viti es and seems to just get bett er each year. The event was kicked off Thursday aft ernoon with a lot of visiti ng for those that had arrived a bit early. Some had been there since Tuesday and were having a great ti me riding the roads and sampling the local eateries. Each morning coff ee and pastries were served in the meeti ng room as registrati on was set up. Everyone signing in was asked to sign a liability waiver, receive a meal ti cket, and pick up a schedule. Then the fun began. We set up the cones and had a short rider training course in the parking lot. There was much discussion and practi ce in picking a good line through the curves. We then went indoors and watched the movie, “Ride Like a Pro” by Jerry Palidino. This was followed by a two up riding discussion. Aft er lunch Gary Silvey led the group on a ride through some of the hills and curves to the Elk Viewing Area. Unfortunately, the elk were not out in the open for good viewing. At least one individual stated that he did see an elk back in the woods. These are wild elk and like all wild animals someti mes are out where you can see them and other ti mes not so much. The group had a very enjoyable ride even without the cooperati on of the elk. Later in the evening we lined up for the dinner ride. The numbers were so large we divided the bikes into three separate groups to make the ride a litt le bett er and perhaps safer. Steve Short, Steve Paul, and Wiliferd Lair led the rides. All followed the same route which had been checked by them just one week prior to the event. It was a 47 mile ride through the Grand Canyon of the Ozarks which caused us to reach Jasper and the Ozark Café from the south side. The dinner was one worth bragging about whether you chose the buff et or ordered from the menu. The ride back to the “Hub” was a litt le less formal as groups split out to ride with their friends or even on their own. We went north on Highway 7, a distance of about 11 miles to the resort. A group campfi re was taking place by the ti me everyone got back. A 50/25/25 drawing was held where John Eubank, KS and Frank Morgan, MO each won $54. There was a prolifi c amount of laughing and visiti ng taking place. The most important part of the rally is the chance for the people to gather with good friends they don’t oft en see to share stories and enjoy the company. Saturday is always the most acti ve day of the event. We met in the parking lot where Kent Hott provided us valuable informati on of safely riding the twisti es. The riders had signed up for the rides of their choice which varied from the slow scenic ride to the aggressive ride with a total of 4 diff erent rides each at a planned speed. We want to be challenged, but not unnecessarily stressed. Rides included the Pig’s Trail, a ferry crossing, and various other rides involving some of the best roads of the Ozarks. Ride leaders were Robert Donkers, Jerry Burford, Gary Silvey, and Kent Hott . When the riders returned we had a seminar on bike maintenance, another 2up riding discussion, and a Long Distance Riding discussion (led by Steve Short –Iron Butt Rider of Nati onal Acclaim). This was followed by a banquet at the resort. The pork loin, fried catf ish, and side dishes were great. When all had eaten their fi ll we started the awards acti viti es. We had introducti ons of the GWTA dignitaries present and recogniti on of those that had taken a leading role in helping to make Colorama a success. It was indeed an honor to not only have the Region E Directors, Tommy and Aileen Dossey in att endance but also the GWTA Nati onal Family of the Year, Bob and Pam Beveridge. A special thanks went out to all that were there. Without the level of interacti on that takes place between those in att endance, the event would mean much less. The awards were given out with the Longest Distance Two-Up going to Rick and Patti Harvey from Iowa. The Longest Distance Male went to Bud Kleewein from North Platt e, NE (676 miles). Longest Distance Female went to Glen Anderson from KC, MO. The Youngest Rider was Bill Poe from KC, MO. The Most Senior Rider went to Ralph Holloway, NE. A special award was given to recognize the motorcycle with the highest mileage. A Goldwing Belt Buckle went to Bob Beveridge who rode a Goldwing to the rally with 148,000 miles on the odometer. To qualify for an award at Colorama each individual must ride their bike to the event. Distances are calculated as the most direct route from home to the rally. 50/25/25 ti ckets were drawn where Jerry Burford, TX and Steve Paul, MO each won $101. The group then reti red to a group campfi re. Stati sti cs were 93 people present from 6 states. Chapter L, MO had the largest number of chapter members present with 20. Missouri had the largest state att endance with 37. Other states present included KS, IA, TX, NE and OK. A special thanks to all that came. This

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is the highlight of the year for Chapter L. We hope we can have a good turn out again next year. If you didn’t make it, you missed a good event. Mark your calendar for next year for October 14, 15 and 16 for Colorama to be held at the “Hub Motorcycle Resort” in Marble Falls, AR. We look forward to an even bett er event next year. In the meanti me, let me know what seminars you would like to see. Informati on, as it develops can be found at htt p://www.orgsites.com/mo/tour-riders.

Colorama conti nued...

PEEL FERRY RIDERegion E Members

Aileen & I have made numerous rides around Harrison, Arkansas but we have never made a ride like we did during Colorama 2010. Aft er breakfast, Saturday morning, we went to see what rides Wiliferd had laid out for everybody, he does an excellent job with this each year. We were looking at the diff erent maps and routes and when we saw the Peel Ferry Ride we both looked at each other and said we didn’t know there were sti ll any ferry boats in operati on in the area. That was the one we decided to ride that day. We were also glad to fi nd out that Jerry and RoDona, Texas State Directors, were the Lead Riders and Chuck and Maryann Stallings, Region E Assistant Directors were our Drag Riders. To add to our surprise, Glen Anderson had made the decision to ride with us along with RoDona’s brother, Robert Haynes. We all met on the parking lot for a Ride Briefi ng and Safety Tips and then everyone formed into their Ride Groups. We rode from the Hub and then headed north on Hwy 7 for about 30 miles and then got onto Hwy 14 for about 5 miles unti l we turned left on Hwy 125. We had to make a short stop and confi rm route. Hwy 125 took us right into Teel, AR and the ferry crossing. We had a very short wait before we were able to ride upon the ferry boat. It didn’t take but a few minutes before we were on our way across the Bull Shoals Lake.

Aft er a short ride across the lake, we were on the go once again. We conti nued on Hwy 125 for about another 15 miles aft er we crossed into Missouri. Then we turned left onto Hwy 160. Hwy 160 was also another fi rst for us and was it a SURPRISE!!! For the next 40 mile it was nothing but up and down one hill aft er another with lots of twisti es mixed in between, awesome road. We stopped at a litt le store and took a short break before we made another highway change. We turned left onto Hwy 76 and we started looking for a place to eat lunch. We found a nice sandwich shop called Danna’s. We had a nice relaxing lunch and were able to visit with each for awhile before we started back to the Hub. We conti nued on Hwy 76 all the way back into Branson and then south on Hwy 65 all the way back to Harrison and Hwy 7 unti l we were back at the Hub once again. Everyone seemed to have had a great ti me and we could not have asked for a bett er day to have been riding. We also were excited that Glen had decided to ride along with us on this ride. We have talked to Glen several ti mes on the phone and have exchanged several emails and it was great to fi nally get to meet her in person.This year’s Colorama, as always, was truly a “Desti nati on Friendship.”

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GWTA NATIONAL EVENTSGold Rush XXIV July 25-28, 2011 - Join us at Boyne Mt. in Boyne Falls, MI for Gold Rush XXIV! See the registrati on fl yer in this issue for registrati on rates, hotel and camping informati on.

REGION AGreene Freeze XXIV Ride I. Auburn, WA. January 15, 2011. Where: Hinshaw’s Motorcycle Store, 1611 W. Valey HWY S, Auburn, WA. Registrati on 10-11:30am. Contact: 253-939-7164 or 253-874-9787.Greene Freeze XXIV Ride II. Auburn, WA. February 19, 2011. Where: Hinshaw’s Motorcycle Store, 1611 W. Valey HWY S, Auburn, WA. Registrati on 10-11:30am. Contact: 253-939-7164 or 253-874-9787.Greene Freeze XXIV Ride III & Banquet. Auburn, WA. March 19, 2011. Where: Hinshaw’s Motorcycle Store, 1611 W. Valey HWY S, Auburn, WA. Registrati on 10-11:30am. Contact: 253-939-7164 or 253-874-9787.2011 Lime Run – Region A Skagit Valley Wings (Washington Chapter S). Burlington, WA. May 1, 2011. Where: Starti ng in Burlington. $10 registration goes to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundati on. Contact: startrekwingrider@yahoo.com.Chehalis Veterans Memorial Museum 3rd Annual Poker Run. Chehalis, WA. June 4, 2011. $20 entry fee for poker hand drawing. 50/50 split. Doorprizes, free water, coff ee and cookies. Rest rooms and gift shop available. Check in 9-11 a.m., return no later than 4 p.m. Door prize drawings start at 4 p.m. Contact MCPO Pete Slempa at sonny@sipnsearch.com for more info.Oregon State Rally. Corvallis, OR. September 2-5, 2011. Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis, OR 97333.

REGION C7th Annual February Thaw, February 18-20, 2011. Where: Baymont Inns & Suites, 4685 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA. Contact: dcirvin2000@aol.com or 515-402-5189.Nebraska Spring Fling / State Meeti ng. February 26, 2011. Where: Quality Hotel and Garden Café of Hasti ngs in Hasti ngs, NE. Contact Dale Siepker at gwtanebraska@live.com or 402-933-7496.GWTA Illinois Spring Break-Out 2011 Looney Tunes Weekend. March 18-20, 2011. Springfi eld, IL. Registrati on $20 per person due by March 1. The Ramada Limited, Springfi eld, IL 217-523-4000 – call by Feb. 19 for $80/night – menti on GWTA Illinois. Contact Judy Schaefer at 618-593-8269 for more info.Wisconsin Chapter GB Blizzard Indoor Football Game. March 18, 2011. Contact Steve Wicker at wingrydr57@gmail.com for more info.Wisconsin Chapter GB Pot Luck. April 10, 2011. Contact Steve Wicker at wingrydr57@gmail.com for more info.Nebraska Chapter A Bike Show. Omaha, NE. April 29 – May 1, 2011. Where: Westroads Mall in Omaha. Please contact Chapter A Nebraska Chapter Director, Steve Allen at sballen2985@earthlink.net for details.Wisconsin Chapter GB Spring Kick Off . May 1, 2011. Contact Steve Wicker at wingrydr57@gmail.com for more info.Wisconsin Chapter GB Matoon Smelt Fry. May 7, 2011. Everyone

will leave from the Maplewood Shell at 9:45am. Contact Steve Wicker at wingrydr57@gmail.com for more info.Region C Rally. June 10-12, 2011. Storm Lake, IA. GWTA Region C will be hosti ng their annual Region C Family get together this year in Storm Lake, IA. Come join us for our Hawaiian Luau Iowa style. There will be lots of fun and friendship as well as great riding. Contact Rick & Kandie Hinrichs at papawing1@cox.net or 402-578-2368 for more info. htt p://regioncrally.gwta.com.Wisconsin Chapter GB 2nd Annual Chapter Campout. June 17-19, 2011. Where: Camp Holliday in Boulder Junti on, WI. Contact Steve Wicker at wingrydr57@gmail.com for more info.Nebraska Chapter G Spud Fun Run, July 16, 2011. Where: Lewis & Clark Middle School in Bellevue, NE. Time: 2pm. 1st bike out at 3pm, last out at 4pm.St. Paul, Minnesota Ride for Kids. July 17, 2011. www.rideforkids.orgMadison, Wisconsin Ride for Kids. August 7, 2011. www.rideforkids.orgWisconsin Chapter GB Van Ables Chicken Run. August 14, 2011. Contact Steve Wicker at wingrydr57@gmail.com for more info.Nebraska Friendship Campout. August 26-28, 2011. Where: Mormon Island State Recreati on Area in Grand Island, NE. Contact Dale Siepker at gwtanebraska@live.com or 402-933-7496.Nebraska Chapter G Surprise Family Fun Day. September 25, 2011. Where: BP on SW side of I-80 & Hwy 50 Interchange in Omaha. Time: 3pm.Nebraska Fall Follies Awards Ceremony & Banquet / State Meeti ng. November 4-6, 2011. Where: Quality Hotel and Garden Café of Hasti ngs in Hasti ngs, NE. Contact Dale Siepker at gwtanebraska@live.com or 402-933-7496.

REGION ECamp-In 2011. February 26-27, 2011. Where: City Auditorium, Winnsboro, TX. Contact Ron & Cathy Lawson at 903-790-1619 or wingrdr@etex.net.KC Tour Riders 6th Annual Spring Fling. April 30, 2011. Where: Weston Bend State Park, Weston, MO – Bee Creek Shelter. Registrati on 8am. Event Time: 9am – 6pm.Region E Rally. June 9-12, 2011. Where: Canon City, CO. Hosted by CO-A. Contact Jim & Glenda Boggess at 303-772-3755; TouringInStyle@aol.com or Tommy Dossey at tdossey@aol.com.Colorama 2011. October 14-16, 2011. Where: The Hub Motorcycle Resort, Dogpatch, AR. Contact drlair@sbcglobal.net for more info.19th Annual Fall Color Ride by Leavenworth Tour Riders. October 2, 2011. Where: 109 4H Rd, Lansing, Ks 66043.

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GWTA National Office: P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242 - Offi ce Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm ESTToll Free: 800-960-4982 Local: 317-243-6822 Fax: 317-243-6833 membership@gwtaco.com touring.news@gwtaco.comChapter Listi ngs and additi onal info can be found online at: www.GWTA.org www.gotmotorcycle.org

Region Awww.gwtaregiona.org

Alaska, Alberta, Briti sh Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Region Director: JR & Lindy Phillips960 Ebony Pl., Camano Island, WA 98282gwtaregiona@verizon.net; 360-387-3523

Board Representati ve: Ray & Floramie Phillips14425 59th Ave. South, Tukwila, WA 98168

ray@csipnw.com; 206-277-0962

Region BArizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfi eld, CA 94534longrider1100@aol.com; 707-429-9547

ralphine.andrus@solano.eduBoard Representati ve: Charles HornerP.O. Box 230, Shingletown, CA 96088horner@com-pair.net; 530-474-4291

Region Cwww.gwta-c.com

Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin

Region Director: Rick & Kandie Hinrichs12215 Signal Drive, Omaha, NE 68137

papawing1@cox.net; 402-578-2368Board Representati ve: Dave Telford2114 S. 88th St., Omaha, NE 68124

tel-con@cox.net; 402-699-1964

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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Region Director: George & Debbie Deskins3330 Edmondson Ct. Murfreesboro, TN 37129deskinsgeorge@hotmail.com; 615-459-4418

Board Representati ve: Jim & Karen Quinn1368 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37915

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Region Ewww.gwtaregione.homestead.com

Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, TexasRegion Director: Tommy & Aileen Dossey

1339 Cummings Lane, Texarkana, TX 75501tdossey@aol.com; 903-831-4686

Board Representati ve: Chuck Gibbs233 Judson St., Longmont, CO 80501

gibbs233@aol.com; 303-651-6174

Region Fwww.gwtaregionf.org

Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, PennsylvaniaRegion Director: Pat & Marie Beaudoin

39433 Marne Ave., Sterling Heights, MI 48313gwtaregionf@yahoo.com; 586-532-7724

Board Representati ve: Ronnie and Kathe Vaughn100 Ohio Street, Somerset, KY 42501

ronniejvaughn@windstream.net; 606-872-7228

Region Hwww.regionhgwta.org

Connecti cut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusett s, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Region Director: Phil & Sue Rueger100 Allyndale Road, Canaan, CT 06018regionh@comcast.net; 860-824-0005

Board Representati ve: Dennis & Darlene Farnum75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME 04029

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Region Jwww.gwtaregionj.com

Newfoundland, Nova Scoti a, OntarioRegion Director: Kevin Welch

169 Holmes Ave., North York, ON M2N 4M7 Canadakevw9@sympati co.ca; 416-229-9378

Board Representati ve: Garrie & Eleanor Wayne147 Wellington St. West Apt. 714, Aurora, ON L4G 3M1 Canada

garrie.wayne@pppoe.ca; 905-727-5272

Executive DirectorBruce & Linda Keenon

P.O. Box 348, Hunti ngton, IN 46750gwtaed@aol.com; 260-358-0851; Fax 260-356-3392

National Event CoordinatorTony & Diane Manry

P.O. Box 469, Van Buren, IN 46991tdm4696@embarqmail.com; 765-934-4696

WebmasterJohn Hunrath

9265 Amarone Way, Sacramento, CA 95829hunrath@comcast.net; 916-682-0734

Rider Education DirectorDon & Judy Coons

P.O. Box 1164, Rogue River, OR 97537kf6ctj@charter.net; 541-582-1403

Education and Retention DirectorMike & Carol Brush

12516 Poppleton Ave., Omaha, NE 68144brush123@cox.net; 402-397-4663

Helping Hands DirectorDennis & Nancy Seery

902 Greenfi eld Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128tennwing@aol.com; 615-542-4935

Chairman of the BoardBarb & Tom Johnson

401 Lincoln St., Bartelso, IL 62218ridingcouple@fronti ernet.net; 618-765-2661

Life Member Board RepresentativeTBA

Executive SECRETARYEva & Ron Wodehouse

936 Rose St., Longmont, CO 80501gwta2004trike@gmail.com; 303-776-9836