HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

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1 HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Indiana Chapter A2 CHAPTER OFFICERS Chapter Director David (Grumpy) Williams Asst Chapter Directors Rob & Jany Runion Chapter Educators Thad & Robin Smith Membership Enhancement Program Coordinators MEPC Ken & Roberta Badger Rally & Ride Coordinators Ken & Roberta Badger Treasurer Sandy Mendenhall Sour Grapes & Fine Whine Ron Mendenhall Newsletter Editor Penny Kadinger Sunshine Lady Jany Runion Couple of the Year 2016 Thad & Robin Smith Web Master Mike Kadinger Couple of the Year 2017 Ken & Roberta Badger District Officers Indiana District Directors Ray & Melinda Faber Central Section ASST. District Directors A2,C,E,J,K,L2 Lonny & Karen Hunter District Membership Enhancement Program Coordinators MEPC Craig & Joanie Isenhower REGION D DIRECTORS Lloyd & Becky Glydewell lglydewell@att.net A2 WEB ADDRESS: CHAPTER GATHERING EVERY 3RD 32 Sports BAR & GRILL IN 7:00, Gathering This Month January 18th GWRRA NATIONAL DIRECTORS Ray & Sandi Garris director@gwrra.org GWRRA Deputy Director D,H Jack Wagoner jwagoner10@cox.net

2 A Word from your Chapter Director David Grumpy Williams Well folks it is almost time to get the Bikes out of Storage and get ready for Spring. Of course with this weather you don t know if it will be Warm or Cold. I hope we have an early Spring. We need some help getting the Dinner Rides Planned, if you will give Ken a place to go eat, we will get someone to lead if you don t want to lead. Thanks in advance for your help, remember this is your chapter. Next weekend is Winter Rendezvous and the rooms are accounted for including the party room. I have been told we have the same room as last year. I have the coffee pot, coffee, plates, condiments, ice, chips, dip and a big cooler. We are hoping all of you will bring good things to eat!!! We are ready for a goodtime and looking forward to showing other chapters what A2 can do!!! We will have some goodies for sale and I have both a motorcycle & non motorcycle prize for the District silent auction or give away. If anyone else would like to donate something just bring it with you. See you at Winter Rendezvous!!!!

3 A Word from your ACD s Rob & Jany Runion Hello... Isn't it February?? Still winter?? I have seen so many motorcycles out the past couple days (& even some in January). According to the forecast; it looks like we have some more warmer days coming up...we'll take it! Speaking of warmer weather, Jim Morrison led several of the chapter to the Covered Bridge Restaurant a couple weeks ago. Who would've thought you could do some riding in January? Spring will be here before we know it...start thinking about some rides. Isenhowers are planning a trip to Memphis in April...where else would we like to go? Don't forget next weekend is Winter Rendezvous. (weekend of Feb. 17) Thad and Robin will be competing Friday evening at the Couple of the Year selection. I'm sure they would love to look out in the audience and see the Purple People rooting for them. Also Friday evening, Thad & Ken will be competing in the talent show. I talked to Jimmy Owens a couple nights ago regarding Becky. She was going through a clinical trial for the tumor on her liver and was told the trial was stopping the growth of the tumor...unfortunately, he informed me that the trial was NOT working as they had expected. They are in TX as of now...will be home next weekend. She will return to TX in March to try a new procedure. If this procedure happens to not work, they have a few more ideas in mind. So it sounds like she's in very good hands. Hopefully they will find the right treatment to beat this. Let's continue to keep them in our prayers. As of this writing there only 36 days until spring! Yay

4 Words from your Chapter Educators Thad & Robin Smith This is supposed to be the time of year that we have to have a grave concern about extreme winter weather. Although this is that time of year, the weather is fluctuating between spring and winter. Don t get me wrong, I don t like the cold and it can stay nice and warm all year round, thats OK with me. But, it is the season of cold and snow and ice. So let s cover a couple things about your safety and extreme winter weather. Driving during this time of year is always a little dicey. With the possibility of weather changing and becoming more severe let s talk about things you can keep in your car as an emergency kit. Please remember that most of this stuff will easily fit into a large metal coffee can. As a matter of fact, you will need that large metal coffee can as the number on item. Inside this coffee can we are going to place a couple emergency (mylar) blankets, 3 candles (2 inches), a bottle or two of water, a couple envelopes of soup mix and hot chocolate, a reflective mirror, two strips of bright colored ribbon, extra (external) cell phone batteries and some matches (or a lighter). I know it can be hard to find but you need a metal coffee can or large metal soup can. This can will hold most everything you need and can be used to hold the burning candles. The can will also be used to melt snow with the help of the candles. The rest of the items are pretty easy to explain. Mylar blankets (or a small throw blanket) are to help keep you from freezing to death. The candles are for heat, making soup or melting water. Tie the bright ribbon to your door handle or radio antenna and use the mirror to signal for help and to be seen. I hope the extra battery and matches are self explanatory. All of this can keep you alive for several days if needed. Just to cover a couple other important things.. Do not keep your car running if you are stuck in snow. CO2 could be sent back into your car and that s a bad thing. Do not over exert yourself because sweat is wet and wet gets real cold and that s a bad thing. Also, over exertion can cause a heart attack, and that s a bad thing. Stay in your car as much as possible. You could get hit by another car and that s a bad thing. Call who you need, including 911 to give your location and situation. All of the above is meant to keep you alive. You may not be extremely comfy but you will be alive and that s a good thing

5 News from our MEC s Ken & Roberta Badger Remember you can call me at , or me at kbadger@iquest.net if you have an idea for a ride.

6 Rally News by Ken & Roberta Badger Chapter Events: BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: Gwrraina2.org District Events: February 17,18, Winter Rendezvous, Clairon Motel, Columbus, IN Region Events: Feb 3-4 Ohio Cabin Fever Mohican Lodge, Perrysville, OH August 10,11, Michigan/Region D Rally 1920 s Beach Party Osceola County Fairgrounds, Evart, MI 2017 GWRRA Events: August 29-September 2 WING DING Grapevine, Texas

7 Dinner Rides by Ken & Roberta February: 15th Gathering at the 32 Bar & Grill in Lebanon 22nd Creekside in Crawfordsville led by Mike & Penny March: 1st Greeks Pizza Lebanon led by Thad & Robin Sickness, Prayers & Concerns Niles Robinson broke his leg. Terri Remley s Mother is very sick. Becky as she continues to fight Cancer! Please keep them all in your thoughts & Prayers!!!! Fine Whine

8 Sour Grapes Ron & Sandi Mendenhall. I did not get any new stories on anyone this month. Jany Runion forgot to bring the pretty -- no beautiful badge of honor back to the meeting, so we decided to let her keep them for another month. We are glad Sandi and Penny were not seriously hurt, but both had a little accident last month. Sandi went down riding her bicycle and skinned her knee up pretty good. Penny took a fall down some stairs and has several bruises and is very sore. If you need more information you can ask each of them how it happened.

9 Happy Birthday to You!!! Birthday s in February!! Linda Smith 2-04 Terri Remley 2-13 Jany Runion 2-17 Linda Wetherald 2-20 Anita DeFord 2-22 Bill Remley 2-27 Greg Gayler 2-27 Happy Anniversary to You!!! Anniversary s in February!! Craig & Joanie Isenhower 2-08 Niles & Deb Robinson 2-11 Dan & Deb Brown 2-14 Rob & Jany Runion 2-18 Larry & Linda Canada 2-26

10 A Note from your Editor, Penny... Hello A2 At last months Gathering we had 31 people attend at the 32 Bar & Grill. The Gathering began with the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! This month at the Gathering we had an auction.it was a great success thanks to all of you!!! Mike & I would like to wish all a Happy Valentines Day!!1 Be sure to do something special for your Sweetie!!! Next week-end is the Winter Rendezvous in Colunbus IN at the Clairon Inn...We hope to see many of you there. It is a lot of fun and a great way to gather with old friends!!! Remember: THE MORE YOU PUT INTO IT THE MORE YOU GET OUT OF IT!!! Have a great month...be Happy!!! A2 Website: gwrraina2.org Photos>>>>>>>>>>> For Sale>>>>>> Safety is for Life. Ride Safe!!!

11 GWRRA Taken from : February 2017 INDIANA A2 February 2017 Wing World Magazine

12 GWRRA s Elite The Pinnacle of our Program Proper Riding Gear! First Aid & CPR A2 Master Tour Riders Kay Fitzsimmons 9095 Rob Runion 9198 A2 Senior Master Tour Riders Grumpy Williams 8435 Penny Kadinger 8592 Mike Kadinger Safe Miles Maintains all requirements & Safe Miles for 1 year Rider Course

13 A2 s PHOTOS December & January Birthdays Linda Canada Larry Canada Sandi Mendenhall Mike Kadinger Our little Friend Grayson Annette Shue Merle DeFord