MARYLAND RETREADS. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Volume 18 Issue 1 January 2017

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1 MARYLAND RETREADS Jeff & Patsy Ensminger, Reps. Ron & Sharon Richards, Assistant Reps Mary Ann Ct. 618 E Main St. Boonsboro, MD Thurmont, MD chevy39man@comcast.net sharonrichards1959@gmail.com Volume 18 Issue 1 January 2017 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Our wish to you, is to have the happiest holiday season ever. Let s recap the end of The Retreads closed out the season with our annual Christmas luncheon at Mountain Gate. We had a very nice crowd with 58 in attendance and 1 motorcycle in the parking lot. Thanks everyone who contributed to the numerous donations for our door prize table. It was nice that everyone got a present to take home. Ah, the gift giving season, it feels so good. Thanks also to Gail N. for the handmade ornaments. I don t know where she gets the ideas for these gifts, but they are the perfect addition to any Christmas tree. The meal was delicious and we all got our fill. Everyone had a few laughs, some great hugs, and fellowship. I always look forward to starting my holidays with my Retreads friends and I hope you do too. Monetary donations were made to Washington and Frederick County Hospice and Operation Second Chance. Tuesday, December 6th Sharon, Bob, and I gathered together at Costco to purchase items for the Frederick County Hospice wish list. We were pleased that our donation was able to buy numerous bulk items asked for on their wish list. We also included a new Mr. Coffee machine per a request from Kline House staff. After Costco we traveled to the Kline House to deliver our gifts. They were so appreciative of the needed items and our hearts warmed with the spirit of giving. Please let your hearts be warmed as well, because you were all a part of this gift giving. All of our charity donations are the result of proceeds from the 50/50 drawings and additional funds given by individual Retreads members. This year s donations totaled $1,465. Thanks to everyone for your generosity. It means so m u c h t o t h e s e organizations. Now lets get ready for is shaping up to be another great year for the Maryland Retreads. We have had numerous great ideas come to us and we are still looking for more. Don t hold back, let us know of any ride, destination, restaurant, ice cream joint, or anything else you think would be fun for the club. We will hold an extended meeting for those who wish to attend after the February breakfast meeting. We re calling it our Ride Committee meeting. The intent is to build our schedule of after breakfast rides for We will be deciding on rides and destinations and also be assigning potential volunteer ride leaders, who will plan and execute the assigned ride. During our planning retreat in November, it was suggested we have a non-perishable food drive for our local food banks in February. If you choose, a donation would be appreciated. Keep in mind as well, if you would be interested in becoming the next Maryland Retreads representatives, please let us know. See you New Year s Day for the January meeting.

2 MD Retread Newsletter Page Retread Rallies Future International & other rallies being planned. Flyers will be in future newsletters as they are available. March 31 - April 1, 2017, Coffeyville Retreads April Fools Rally, Coffeyville, KS May 15-18, 2017, International Rally, Bird-in-Hand, PA July 17-19, 2017, Western PA Rally, Cambridge Springs, PA August 17-19, 2017, Dodgeville, WI. Flyer in this newsletter. ************** Mark Your Calendars 1 st Sunday of each month breakfast (except December) 9am, Mountain Gate Restaurant, off Rt 15 just South of Thurmont, MD. Monthly after breakfast group rides are planned. If inclement weather, ride will be postponed until later in the year. If you have a ride you would like to lead or a suggestion for a ride, please let us know. January 1, 2017, 9am, Breakfast - no after breakfast ride scheduled My New Exercise Program - Weekly Workout The doctor told me, I should start an exercise program. Not wanting to harm this old body, I ve devised the following: Monday: Beat around the bush; Jump to conclusions; Climb the walls; Wade through the morning paper. Tuesday: Drag my heels; Push my luck; Make mountains out of molehills. Wednesday: Bend over backwards; Jump on the Band Wagon; Run around in circles Thursday: Advise the President on how to run the country; Toot my own horn; Pull out all the stops; Add fuel to the fire. Friday: Open a can of worms; Put my foot in my mouth; Start the ball rolling; Go over the edge. Saturday: Pick up the pieces!! Sunday: Kneel in prayer; Bow my head in thanksgiving; Uplift my hands in praise; Hug someone and encourage them. Whew! What a ********* workout! Food Drive February February 7, 9am - Breakfast & Food drive. Bring a non-perishable item for a Frederick or Washington County food bank. The ride committee meets after breakfast March 7, 9am - Breakfast *********** Other Events Timonium Motorcycle Show February 10-12, 2017 The Mid-Atlantic Region s biggest show, featuring many of the major foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturers, world s top adventure riders, group tour leaders and equipment & gear companies, bringing more than 1,000 bikes and the world s most daring motorcycle adventurists under one roof. Timonium, MD. Bike show, vendors, food, free parking. At the Maryland State fairgrounds just off I-83. Discount coupon available on the web site. ********

3 MD Retread Newsletter Page 3 Member & Friend News January Birthday s January 4 - Elizabeth Shafer January 5 - Buddy Beard January 14 - Jeff Ensminger January 19 - Brenda Kretzer January 22 - Chuck Langenstein January 22 - Etta Witmer January 29 - Lorie Shue January 30 - Wayne Crowley January 31 - Barbara Campbell Ron R. Randy W. Joanne & Rick B. Joanne s mom passed away mid-december ********* Motorcycle Group Riding Safety Tips When riding in a group, you should always follow the same safety procedures you'd use when traveling alone. However, the close proximity of other riders does add to the risk of operating a motorcycle. To stay safe in a group riding situation, remember the following tips: Use a staggered riding formation to provide a sufficient space cushion between group members. Each rider must have enough space and time to react to any hazards that you might encounter. If you're traveling on a curvy road or visibility is poor, ride in a single-file formation. Side-by-side formations should be avoided whenever possible. If you're traveling in this manner, you may not be able to swerve if you encounter an obstacle in your path. Riders one the same track should have a distance between them of at least 2 seconds. Motorcycle operators carrying passengers should ride on the right whenever possible. Novice riders shouldn't carry passengers at all. If someone in the group is riding a motorcycle with a sidecar, have him/her ride at the rear or front of the group. As you're riding, periodically check your rearview mirror to make sure the person behind you isn't falling behind. If necessary, slow down to allow him/her to catch up. Don't allow anyone to get separated from the group. Ideally, your group should include people with similar skill levels and riding styles. But, if you are traveling with both new and experienced motorcycle operators, keep the novice riders in the middle of the group to prevent them from falling behind. ******** Cabin Fever? Join us for Dinner Out! Saturday, January 14th - 3pm - Hong Kong Restaurant, 1075 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, MD Saturday, February 11th - 3pm Double T Diner, 5617 Spectrum Dr. Frederick, MD Saturday, March 18th - 1pm Brother's Pizza, Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA ********** Recipe for a Prosperous, Peaceful Year Take twelve, fine, full-grown months, see that these are free from all old memories of bitterness, rancor, hate and jealousy; cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed as much as possible from the past. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. This batch will keep for just one year. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot in this way), but prepare one day at a time, as follows: Into each day put Twelve parts of faith, Eleven of patience, Ten of courage, Nine of work, Eight of hope Seven of fidelity, Six of liberality, Five of kindness, Four of rest, Three of prayer, Two of medication, And one well selected resolution. If you have no conscientious scruples, put in about a teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor. Pour into the whole love and mix with a energy. Cook thoroughly in a fervent heat; garnish with a few smiles and a spring of joy; then serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness, and a Happy New Year is certain. ********

4 MD Retread Newsletter Page 4 ******* On behalf of Operation Second Chance, Inc. I would like to personally thank you for your generous tax deductible donation of $535 towards Operation Second Chance. Your donation in support of the many sacrifices made by our wounded, injured and ill veterans is very much appreciated. As we celebrate 12 years of service and with your support, together we will continue to change lives, one hero at a time. Though the wars are winding down, we are reminded daily that our veterans face a lifetime of recovery and will continue to need our support. We encourage you to check our website frequently for updates and events, as we have lots of exciting things planned from fundraisers to outings with our heroes. Additionally the greatest compliment you can give us would be to share our mission with your family and friends. Respectfully yours, Stephanie Albrecht, Wounded Warrior Liaison Operation Second Chance, Inc.

5 MD Retread Newsletter Page 5 Maryland Retreads Application/Renewal Form Retreads Motorcycle Club International, Inc. AMA Charter 3233 Visit us at to learn about our group. Please type or print clearly Date Applicant Co-Applicant Renewal New Member Sponsored By If renewing you may skip any further entries that have not changed. Be sure to sign below. Address City State Zip Phone County address Important: MUST BE SIGNED BY APPLICANT AND CO-APPLICANT, if any. By voluntarily applying for membership, I understand that the Retreads cannot assume responsibility for any aspect of my safety. I understand the sport of motorcycle riding has an inherent safety hazard. I also understand that my participation in any Retread activity is strictly voluntary and further, I release and hold harmless the Retreads from any loss to my person or property. Applicant sign: Co-Applicant sign: Applicant s Birthday / / Co-Applicant s Birthday / / AMA number(s) if members Co-Rider Year joined the Retread organization (if known) Co-Rider May and/or telephone number be given to other Maryland Retread Members? Yes No May your name and photo appear on website? Yes No How would you prefer to receive your newsletter? US Mail Occupation Co-Rider Occupation Make of Motorcycle: Model: Year: Second Motorcycle(s): Model: Year: Other MC affiliations A donation of $15 for single membership or $20 for a couple s members is requested. Please make check payable to: Retreads M/C Amount enclosed $ Please return application to Jeff & Patsy Ensminger, 6105 Mary Ann Ct., Boonsboro, MD 21713

6 MARYLAND RETREAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB Jeff & Patsy Ensminger Maryland State Representatives 6105 Mary Ann Ct. Boonsboro, MD 21713