GWRRA CHAPTER FL2-F, GULF COAST WINGS PUNTA GORDA, FL FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE. March 8, 2016

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1 GWRRA CHAPTER FL2-F, GULF COAST WINGS PUNTA GORDA, FL FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE March 8, 2016 CHAPTER TEAM MEETING CHANGE: The next Chapter Team Meeting will be held Tuesday March 8 (Tonight) at 7:00PM. The meeting will take place at my house 1435 Salyers St in Port Charlotte. The meeting is primarily for Chapter Officers, but all are welcome to attend. CHAPTER GATHERING : Our next Chapter Gathering will be Saturday, March 12 at Olympia Restaurant 3245 Tamiami Trail. Port Charlotte. Breakfast social at 8:00 AM Short update meeting at 9:00AM. Ride to follow meeting. EXPERINECED RIDER COURSE (ERC): We will be offering an ERC on Saturday April 2 at 10 AM in the parking lot of the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church Quesada Ave in Port Charlotte. The course is offered for free to GWRRA members who are enrolled in the Florida Riders Ed database. If you are not sure if you are enrolled, see me and we can get the done easily. Limited slots are available so be sure to sign up early. The ERC is free but a $30.00 commitment fee is required to secure your spot in the class. The fee will be returned to you when you show up for the class. SEMINAR SUNDAY: On Sunday, April 3 we will be offering a Sunday, we will be offering many of the seminars that many of you have been asking for including Team Riding, Dealing with the Elements and possibly another Ride Captains course and Co- Rider Two. The exact content is yet to be determined an you can have some input into the content. We will discuss it at the Chapter Gathering on the 12 th.

2 RAFFLE TICKETS: We need your help! We still have 5 books or raffle tickets to sell. Please get a book an sell some to your friends and neighbors. The drawing will be held at the District Rally. Nearly all of you have recently participated and directly benefitted from the awesome FREE training that has been provided to members by Florida Rider Ed. FLORIDA DISTRICT RALLY: The Florida District Rally will be held March at the International Palms Resort and Conference Center in Orlando 6515 International Drive, Orlando Florida. Phone is The price for a double room is $89.00 and includes a breakfast for two. The theme this year is LAND OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE BRAVE. Make your reservation NOW. Also get your Rally pre-registration in the mail today. RIDES TO THE RALLY: There will be two separate rides up to Orlando for the Rally. March 16: Several of us will be staying at the International Palms for the entire rally. We will be leaving on Wed Mar 16 from Burger King after lunch. Meet at Burger King at 130PM and kick stands up at 2PM. If you want to go up Wednesday you are invited to ride along with us. March 19: There will be a ride to the rally Saturday March 19: Meet at Burger King in the morning, ride up and back the same day. This will be an EARLY DEPARTURE. The time will be announced well ahead of time. RALLY VENDORS: Here is the list of Vendors that have signed up for the Rally so far: 6th Gear Racing Apparel, Inc AmerI Deck Bike Solutions LLC Dreamers Fashions Eurowing USA F4 Customs LLC Freedom's Choice Fun Fashions by K & L Gypsy's Footwear Co Hartco International Krazy Biker Katz LLC Lacrossewear Letterfly Mountain Man Arts Niehaus Cycle Overrocker Novelty Rejuvenate Bodyworks S & S Design S & V Distributors Sierra Electronics Specialty Graphix "Wing Bling" The Engraver The Flag Man Two Wandering Waterless Carwash Wind Wings This year we will be incorporating the pre-pass method of service. We understand this can be a disruption to their businesses, but we will be tight for space and cannot afford to have too many bikes in the vendor area at any given time. Time will be setup for a 30- minute window prior to service being performed. We will also ask that you remove your bike from the vendor area within fifteen minutes of the completion of your service to your vehicle. The vendor will be able to give you a time window for their task. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

3 2016 FLORIDA DISTRICT RALLY SCHEDULE : A complete schedule with notes will be attached to the . Thursday, March 17th Time Event Location 8:00am-5:00pm Registration/Rider Citrus B & C Ed/Ticket Sales 8:00am-5:00pm Vendors Parking / Tower 9:00am-2:30pm Hospitality Room Pelican 12:00-4:30pm Indoor Games Citrus A 1:00-2:00pm Team Riding Boardroom 1:00-2:00pm Communications Marco 2:30-3:30pm Hills and Curves Boardroom 2:30-3:30pm Leadership Marco 2:30-3:30pm Bingo Pelican 4:00-5:00pm Couple of the Year Social Pelican 4:45-5:00pm Indoor Game Prize Pickup Citrus A 6:00-7:30pm Dinner Florida Ballroom 7:30-9:00pm Costume Contest Florida Ballroom Friday, March 18th Time Event Location 8:00am-5:00pm Registration/Rider Citrus B & C Ed/Ticket Sales 8:00am-5:00pm Vendors Parking / Tower 8:00am-3:00pm Hospitality Room Pelican 8:00am-4:30pm Indoor Games Citrus A 8:00am-12:00pm Poker Run Entrance 8:00am-12:00pm MEDIC First Aid Boardroom 9:00-10:00am Stress Management Marco 9:30-11:00am Couple of the Year Florida Ballroom Interviews 10:30-11:30am Managing Change Dolphin 1:00-2:30pm Couple of the Year Florida Ballroom Selection 3:00-4:00pm Bingo Pelican 3:00-4:00pm Co-Rider Boardroom 3:00-4:00pm Self Esteem Marco 4:45-5:00pm Indoor Games Prize Citrus A Pickup 6:15-6:45pm Ice Cream Social Entrance 7:00-9:00pm Directors Challenge / Talent Show Florida Ballroom Saturday, March 19th Time Event Location 8:00am-2:30pm Registration/Rider Citrus B & C Ed/Ticket Sales 8:00am-4:00pm Vendors Parking / Tower 8:00am-2:30pm Hospitality Room Pelican 8:00am-2:00pm Indoor Games Citrus A 8:00am-12:00pm Poker Run Entrance 9:00-10:00am You re an Officer Now Marco

4 What 9:30-10:30am Chapter Pride / Chapter Florida Ballroom Shirt 10:00-11:00am Mascot Judging Boardroom 10:00-11:00am Scrapbook Judging Boardroom 10:00-11:00am Collage / Diorama Boardroom Judging 10:00-11:00am Banner Judging Tower 10:30-11:30am Motorist Awareness Marco 1:00-2:30pm Chapter Challenge Amelia 1:00-2:00pm Chapter Structure & Marco Organization 2:00pm Couple of the Year Citrus B & C Basket Giveaway 2:15pm Indoor Game Prize Citrus A Pickup 2:15pm Rider Ed / MA Prize Citrus B & C Give Away 2:30-3:30pm Bingo Pelican 3:00pm Red Spoon Ride Entrance 5:00pm Closing Ceremonies Florida Ballroo

5 RIDER ED YARD SALE: Florida Rider Ed is having a good old fashion yard sale to help finance all the great training and benefit you folks get as part of your GWRRA membership.. Please look around and see if you have an item or two that you would be willing to donate to this worthy cause. I will be taking my trailer up to the Rally on Wednesday so I will be glad to take any items up that you would be willing to donate. SAFETY RECALL ISSUED : A Honda has issued a service bulletin for Secondary Master Cylinder. This important part of your brake system need attention from a Honda Certified Tech. If you have not already had the secondary master cylinder serviced, call into Sun Sports and get your Wing serviced. This is a Honda recall and will be provided free of charge. LEVELS PROGRAM: Our goal this month is to make sure everyone is enrolled in the GWRRA Levels Program. All it takes to get enrolled is to ask Glen for the form and promise that you are going to ride safely. Sunday and ERC program are both related to the Levels program TIRE WEAR AND CARE: Take the time to frequently inspect your tires for sidewall and tread groove cracking, punctures, blisters, knots, cuts, excessive or irregular wear. As with tire pressure, it only takes a few minutes - every time you ride is not too often. If you do find any of these tread wear conditions, immediately replace the damaged tire. In addition, most tire safety experts recommend replacing rather than attempting to permanently patch a tire. When your tread is worn down to the level of the built-in tread wear bars on your tires, the tread won't provide good traction. This is yet another indication it's time for new tires. Check your tires for signs of aging, including dry rot and cracking. Even barely used tires become hard with time or exposure to the sun. When tire rubber gets hard and stiff, it tends to crack and cannot grip the road to provide proper traction. So it's wise to replace old or dried-out tires even if they still have plenty of tread on them. If you store your motorcycle during winter months, be sure to store it in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from ozone-producing appliances (anything with an electric motor, such as a refrigerator). Additionally, your tires should not come into sustained contact with gasoline or oil. Improper storage will rapidly accelerate the normal aging process, making your tires unsafe. CHECK YOUR BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID: If your fluid is not clear, it is time to have that fluid replaced. Brown or almond colored fluid is not a good thing. BRAD MOHR ANNOUNCED: a new Tag-A-Bike program to help us grow our chapter and recruit new members When you see or talk to other bike riders in the area, tell them about GWRRA and Chapter FL2-F. You can mention the great opportunities that are available for FREE training, the great Rescue towing and disablement program you receive FREE as a paid member. Or any of the other number of great benefits you get from your GWRRA membership. Most of all you could talk about the great friendships you have made the fun you have had and the great rides you have been on

6 TAG-A BIKE: We also have bike handlebar hanger tags that explain our program and help folks to become acquainted with GWRRA. We passed out tags to everyone at the meeting. If you would like to have some tags to carry with you, see myself or Brad. During the next chapter Gathering, you could win 5 free raffle tickets if you have a tag with you. CHAPTER DIRECORY: Bev Kindred passed out the contact forms for the Chapter Directory and is assembling the info so we can get this out to you. If you have not filled out a for see or call Bev and let he know you need one. WING DING: Wing Ding will be held in Billings Mt in 2016 on Aug 31- Sept 3. See www. gwrra.org for more info 40 to PHOENIX.: Arriving in Wilmington NC April 6 + Arriving in Phoenix on April 13. Visit www. gwrra.org for more info. RENO RENDESVOUS: July at the Grand Sierra Resort. See for more information GUESTS: Guests are welcome on our rides and events, we encourage that. How else could you decide if you want to continue to participate? You can join by contacting me, printing out the form on the website and mailing it in or going to You don t have to own a Gold Wing to belong. OPEN ROAD OUTFITTERS

7 WHATS GOING ON. Come on your bike, come on your trike, come in your car.. we don t carejust be there! Tuesday * March 8*, Chapter Team Meeting 7PM at Glen s house 1435 Salyers St Port Charlotte Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Mar 9* -. Ride to Catfish Country in Bartow. Meet at Burger King 930AM Kick Stands Up at 10AM. Chapter Gathering * Saturday Mar 12* Breakfast social gathering at 8:00 AM Short update Meeting at 900 AM Olympia Restaurant 3245 Taminami in Port Charlotte Saturday Ride. *Saturday Mar 12* -. After meeting Ride to Alva Diner in Alva. Meet in Parking lot of Olympia Restaurant Saturday. *Saturday Mar 12* -. Bike Night is Fort Myers. Starting 6:00PM Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Mar 16* -. Ride to Sharkey s in Venice. Meet at Burger King 930AM Kick Stands Up at 10AM. Saturday Ride. *Saturday Mar 19* - Florida District Rally in Orlando. EARLY DEPARTURE. Time will be announced. Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Mar 23* -. Ride to Kountry Kitchen in Immokalee. Meet at Burger King 930AM Kick Stands Up at 10AM. Saturday Ride. *Saturday Mar 26* - Ride to Hibachi Grill in Sebring. Meet at Burger King 930AM Kick Stands Up at 10AM CHANGES TO WEEKLY RIDES: Changes to the weekly rides may happen from time to time due to a great number of different factors. Check the website for the most up to date information. CONTACT INFO: Your Chapter Directors are Glen & Edee Disbrow. is glen.disbrow@gmail.com and phone is My address is PO Box Murdock, Fl You are receiving this because you have expressed interest in receiving information from and about GWRRA Chapter FL2-F Gulf Coast Wings. If you wish to be removed from the list send an to glen.disbrow@gmail.com and write Remove Me in the subject line and I will remove your name from the list. Your address is used only for Chapter business and is not given to anyone else for any reason.

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