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1 1 GWRRA U.S. North East Territory Chapter J Jackson, Michigan Volume 01 Issue January 2019 Chapter J invites you to join us at Rivertree Community Church 3113 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI Chapter J Directors Gary and Carol Williams (H) or Gary or Carol spankyncarol@juno.com or gwrra.mi.coy2014@gmail.com First day of the month Social Hour Gathering 1 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm C A S C A D E W I N G N E W S

2 2 Chapter J IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY Our 35th Year of Fun, Safety and Knowledge 1997 Michigan GWRRA Chapter of the Year Rider Ed. Chapter of the Year 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, & st Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Raffle Tickets from 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Visit or Join Chapter J at Rivertree Community Church 3113 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI nd Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike Raffle 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011, rd Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike Raffle 2012, 2013 Region D 2014 Newsletter of the Year Michigan District 2014 Newsletter of the Year Michigan District 2014 Newsletter for 4th Quarter Michigan District 2015 Newsletter for 2nd Quarter Michigan District 2016 Newsletter for 3rd Quarter Michigan District 2016 Newsletter for 4th Quarter The 1st day of the Month Social 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm S 2017 Region D & MICHIGAN DISTRICT Next MONTHLY Gathering day February 3, 2019 Individual of the Year Louie Schippers 2018 Michigan District Individual of the Year Gordon Rudolph Chapter J 2019 Charity Where to Look Chapter acknowledgement, Chapter Charity, meeting place, time and day Chp J C.O.Y and Chp J I.O.Y 2017 Int l C.O.Y., 2017 MI District C.O.Y, 2017 I.O.Y, 2017 Chapter of the Year Chp E 3 Team GWRRA TEAM MI South East Section Chapters 4 Chapter J CD Assistant CD s, & Team 5 Article(s) from your CD- District Rider Educator, & Chapter Ride Coordinator 6-7 Articles from the Chapter Team 8-11 Chapter J Articles-New Member-Chapter Flyers and other stuff Calendar, Chapter J Recognition, Mark your Calendars, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Classifieds, Advertisers, and Chapter J Logo w/gathering Date Jackson Interfaith Shelter Jackson MI 2

3 Chapter J Couple of the Year Bill and Deb Warblow International C.O.Y. Rick and Deb Warmels 2018 Chapter J Individual of the Year Jeff Curtis Michigan District C.O.Y. Dennis and Gayle Jisa Michigan Individual of the Year Gordon Rudolph 2017 Michigan Chapter of the Year Chapter E GWRRA Chapter E Michigan North Oakland Wings Web Site: Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge 3

4 4 TEAM GWRRA Anita and JR Alkire President and Wingman Tim and Anna Grimes Director of Rider Education Larry and Penny Anthony Director of Membership Enhancement Clara and Fred Boldt Director of GWRRA University Randall and Janet Drake Director of Finance Mike and Barri Critzman Director of Motorist Awareness Dan and Rachel Sanderovich Executive Director Overseas Ken and Patti Kitner MI District Director Bob & Marcia Kinsey MI Assistant District Directors South East Section (H) (C) Serving Chapters C, H2, J, R, S2 & W Ken Kuiper MI District Web Master MI District News Letter Editor kekuiper@outllok.com U.S. North East Territory Southeast Section Chapter C Monroe Floral City Wings Chapter Directors Tim & Pam Hanson traintim45@sbcglobal.net Gatherings are the 1st urday of the month. at 9:00 am for Breakfast and 10:00 am for our Gathering at Dena s Restaurant S. Dixie Hwy in Monroe, MI Chapter H2 Taylor Down River Wings Chapter Directors Keith and Kathleen Calhoun blacktop73@yahoo.com Gatherings are the 4th Tuesday of the month. 6:30 pm for dinner and 7:30 gathering located at: Leon's Family Dining 8787 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI GWRRA TEAM Michigan Chapter J-Jackson Chapter Directors Gary and Carol Williams spankyncarol@juno.com or gwrra.mi.coy2014@gmail.com Gatherings are generally the First day of the month at Rivertree Community Church located at 3113 Lansing Ave. in Jackson, MI Chapter R Charlotte Eaton County Wings Chapter Directors Alise and Emmett Swan eandaswan@yahoo.com Dennis and Felicia Schulte MI District Rider Educators michridered@gmail.com denis.schulte1256@gmail.comfelicia ks@comcast.net (H) Neal Feikema & Susie Hartley MI District Assistant Ride Coordinators nealfei@gmail.com Ron and Jan Smith Rider Educators Ambassadors Chapter R meets the fourth urday of the month 8:30 am for Breakfast and 9:00 AM for our Gathering at Eaton Place 218 Cochran Charlotte, MI Chapter S2 Detroit Motor City Wings Chapter Director Jason Marzette ride@motorcitywings1997.com Gatherings are the fourth urday of the month at 10:00AM at Kerby's Koney Island Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI Chapter W Adrian Maple City Wings Chapter Directors Bob and Marcia Kinsey maplecitywings@gmail.com Gatherings are on the second day of every month at 9:00 am at the Adrian Armory and Event Center located at 430 Maumee St, Adrian, MI Coffee and Donuts at 8:30 am 4

5 5 GWRRA MI CHAPTER J Director & Assistant Directors Chapter J Directors Chapter J Assistant Directors Gary and Carol Williams spankyncarol@juno.com or gwrra.mi.coy2014@gmail.com (H) or Gary or Carol rudolph.gordon@sbcglobal.net Gordon and Ella May Rudolph GWRRA CHAPTER J Team Chapter Ride Coordinator Dale Duncan Interim daduncan001@aol.com MEC Coordinator Open Web-site Coordinator Mary Dodge marymdodge@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Reporter and Secret Buddy Coordinator Julie Hoover Raffle Ticket Coordinator GWRRA Michigan Recruiter Louie Schippers louship@sbcglobal.net Chapter Treasurer Motorist Awareness Goodies Coordinator shine Person Monica Rodman monrod1@comcast.net Gordon and EllaMay Rudolph rudolph.gordon@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor Trish Tacey Mootoon1@comcast.net Chapter J Brag Book Lorraine Lea lbradford663@gmail.com Welcome and Visitor Greeters Sue Rinehart radar@frontiernet.net Tim and Jeanne Reimers jjreimers@sbcglobal.net Jeanne Reimers jjreimers@sbcglobal.net Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge 5

6 6 News from Chapter J From Gary and Carol Chapter J Directors Well, 2019, here we come running full speed, starting with the Lansing Boat Show, even before our Gathering! But more on that later. Our January Gathering will be filled with announcements and drawings. We'll learn who we are honoring as the 2019 Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year. It is always so exciting to see who will be given this honor for what they have done this past year. We'll also learn who our 2019 Chapter Charity is. The Drawings will be exciting, too. In addition to our regular sign-in drawing and game drawing, we'll make 3 others very happy. If you wrote an article for the newsletter (an extra article for Team members), you have a chance to win a gift! For every Gathering you attended and signed in, you have that many chances to win One Free Registration and One Night Stay at Wingless Weekend! (value up to $125 with receipts) There s one more drawing that seems important to many of you. Let's see, what was that? Oh, right, it's the Super Draw! Someone in attendance at the Gathering is going home with a bit of money. Yes, you must be present to win the Super Draw. I delivered all the remaining items to the Aware Shelter last week. They were so gratful. Thank you to those who donated above and beyond what the Chapter gave. Anyone who helped at MIS and/or sold tickets last year gave to Aware indirectly through that help. So, thank you, again. So late last night we received confirmation that we could sell our Raffle Tickets at the Boat Show in Lansing on January 4, 5, & 6. This is great! Just now, minutes ago, we received confirmation that we could sell our Raffle Tickets at the RV Show in Lansing on January 17, 18, 19, 20. We do not take these opportunities for granted and very much appreciate them. So let's make sure and take advantage of these dates to sell tickets, promote GWRRA and promote Motorist Awareness to all those who visit the shows. It's strange that 2019 is just arriving, and we are already looking forward to Wingless Weekend in February! The theme this year is Summer camp. This gives you a variety of choices for your attire, as there are all kinds of summer camps. So, think back to your childhood camp experiences, or those of your children, and get your outfit ready!! If you haven t already sent in your registration, please do so soon. And make sure and call for your room reservation. Same price as last year for your rooms. So, let's all go to Summer Camp this winter at Wingless! Looking back over this past year is, well, a wow and thankful moment. Health wise has been a challenge this year for many of us, and our hearts probably take first place for the issues we've all had. We can only say that through it all, we are blessed. We also share our memories with our Chapter Family who have lost loved ones. We lovingly remember Dick Gardner and Larry Bradley. We pray for peace and comfort for Sharon and Karen and their families. We want to once again say Thank You to Mary for all her years serving Chapter J as our Newsletter Editor. She has done a wonderful job and we appreciate her very much. Thankfully she is remaining as our Webmaster. Stepping into the position of Newsletter Editor is Trish Tacey. She volunteered, and we are grateful to have her. I know she will serve the Chapter well. Thank you, Trish, (You saved everyone from whatever my version of the newsletter would have been!) We also want to thank Bill and Deb who have continued to serve our Chapter throughout their year as our Chapter Couple will always be Your Year! And to Jeff who has served our Chapter throughout his year is Yours! Remember that you are never a former couple or individual. You are the 2018 members forever. So, remember to always watch your s for any updates of events, rides, or other happenings. We love serving you, thank you for that privilege. Blessings, Gary and Carol Your Chapter J Directors Chapter J C.O.Y MI District C.O.Y spankyncarol@juno.com or gwrra.mi.coy2014@gmail.com or GWRRA Mi District Rider Educators Dennis and Felicia Schulte December 2018 Article Tis the holiday season, Give the gift of life to an unendorsed motorcycle rider that you know a card that gives them a rider course! And be sure that it is a course that will qualify them to sign up at the Michigan Secretary of State for a motorcycle endorsement. A high percentage of motorcycle accidents are associated with unendorsed operators. Michigan has used the information available to the Secretary of State in their database to notify registered motorcycle owners that they have no valid motorcycle license. Postcards are sent out to these owners that motorcycle training is available and

7 7 Secretary of State s offices. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, through the Motorcycle Safety Program, have increased motorcycle endorsements in these pasts few years through these postcard notifications. Anything that promotes your safety is a win for Rider Education; sharing your experience with motorcycle riding courses with someone who has never taken one just adds another win that could save a life. We had a Zoom meeting with Chuck Jacobs, our Rider Education Assistant, this past week. A lot of information was relayed to us through Chuck, who received it from the National Zoom meeting. We want to share this information with you because as members, communication is vital to any organization. The former officer s position of Chapter Educator will not be coming back as officers, but some form of the role is still in the works. Numerous people who talked to National Office about the amount of paperwork to be completed by Chapter Educators resulted in the removal of Chapter Educators. Since Levels forms are now to be sent directly to us as the District Educators, and we are the only ones completing the Activity Report, hopefully that dissatisfaction has ended. For the many members in Michigan alone who have talked to us regarding their inability to access the database to review their personal levels information, that has also reached the National Office. We have now learned that the person in the role of the former Chapter Educators but not as an officer will have read only access to the database. The National Rider Education web pages are being updated and changing often. The Officers Handbook still shows the wording of pages, etc. being finalized by the end of October, but that has not happened and will not happen immediately. Reviewing and revisions are continuing. The current Rider Education database (what is visible to you as individual members only) will no longer be kept up for seminars and modules. The District University Coordinator is the only person who can access all seminars and modules in order to teach them, and the only person who enters all the information afterward into a different database. Sue Allhands, Rider Education Assistant, is responsible for entering Rider Education seminars and modules. All requests for seminars and modules must go to the District University Coordinators, Rick and Joy Hebner. District University Coordinators and District Rider Educators are to work together to be sure that the University Trainer is eligible and has obtained the Level required to teach (RE database holds the levels information) a specific seminar/module. Rider Courses and MFA will still be the District Educators responsibility. As you know, we cannot schedule the classes without the universities/colleges/ government complexes involvement. They have not yet begun the next year s calendaring; we will get them scheduled as soon as they start up their calendaring for the new year and yes, we have received four/five requests for an Add-On Rider Course (AORC) which will be added to the 2019 schedule. MFA classes continue to be held as requested; please complete the form and send it to Gary Williams, our MFA Coordinator. Also, please remember that we only have a few instructors; the form requires three possible dates, the venue, and the approximate number attending so that an instructor(s) can be arranged to present. Events/activities/rides (four wheel variety currently) are to be shared with the University Coordinator so that they may be publicized to all GWRRA on the Michigan website. We as District Educators report to National Office on the number of events and activities held so we would deeply appreciate an to michridered@gmail.com after the event telling us in a couple words what you did and how many participated. Merry Christmas, Dennis and Felicia MI-DE 7 Rider Ed One Liners All motorcycle handles the same on all road surfaces? True or False Chapter J Interim Ride Coordinator Dale Duncan Hi from your ride coordinator Dale Duncan. Ride Safe and have fun Dale Duncan Chapter J Interim Ride Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y 2002 daduncan001@aol.com From Gordon & Ella Chapter J Assist Directors We were sorry that we couldn't go to the Christmas parade but we forget that we already had a dinner to go to at the Cascades Manor for the Eden foundation. It is an eating disorder, and we have gone for the last two years. Sorry to say we didn't have our December gathering, but that was when Larry Bradley's memorial was. Very nice one also. It was at the Red Fox Gun Club and the place was SRO, Standing Room Only. Our Christmas party was on the 8th of Dec. and I am sure that a great time was had by all. Plenty of food and

8 8 gifts. If you didn't have a good time and food it were your own fault. We went to Clara's of the River on the 15th, which was also our 39th anniversary. It was a good night. It wasn't too cold to walk around and see the decorations. We were going to go to the casino but we decided to go home. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we hope to see each and everyone in the New Year Gordon & Ella Rudolph Chapter J Asst. Directors Chapter J C.O.Y Chapter J I.O.Y and MI District I.O.Y (Gordon) rudolph.gordon@sbcglobal.net Chapter J MEC Coordinator Open MEMBERSHIP CARD be sure it s current DON T LEAVE HOME From Mary Chapter J Website Coordinator Hi! Everyone First I want to welcome and THANK Trish Tacey to our Team as your New Newsletter Editor. Trish, I know you will do a fantastic job, and bring some new ideas to our Newsletter in I will definitely help you with anything you need or want. This is my first article as your Chapter J Website Coordinator. Now I know just about nothing of how to do lots of things for our Chapter Website. So I m hoping that our Michigan District Web Master Ken Kuiper can help me and all of those out there who are as limited as I am. Right now you won t be able to follow the Chapter J Website links below, as Ken is creating a new Michigan website. The Server that we were using is no longer available, so if you want to see the progress that Ken has made you can go to this link devgwrra-mi.org. The only link available to you may be to the GWRRA website and also the Chapter J Facebook page, which is Chapter Mi-j Hopefully when all is done we will have a much better website for all to use. Also I hope there will be some classes for Chapter Website Coordinators positions easier and their Chapter Shine. This year we are staying in Michigan to spend Christmas and New Years with my family up here. I will definitely miss spending time in Arkansas with my family there. Sometime maybe our family can all get together and spend Christmas together. That would definitely be a miracle. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year healthy and safe. Have a great month and ride safe Mary Dodge Chapter J Website Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y marymdodge@sbcglobal.net The Upcoming Events page/quick List is updated throughout the month, so be sure to check it out frequently so you don t miss out on any changes, cancelations, or impromptu events. New links added to our Chapter Website are Chapter J Google Calendar Michigan District Google Calendar Quick List Find this on our Chapter Web Page Newsletter Find this on our Chapter Web Page J webpage Chapter J Facebook Website Chapter Mi-j GWRRA Michigan GWRRA From Monica Chapter J Treasurer Busy Month this has been. Larry's Memorial Service was an amazing tribute to him. Such a character our Larry, he will be missed by us! I heard the Christmas Party was a great time by all. I was baking Christmas cookies at my daughter's, which was sticky fun. Clara's on the River was a lovely evening. Beautiful sunset and not too cold! Looking forward to seeing you at my house for Game Night! Happy New Year! Be Safe Monica Rodman Chapter J Treasurer Chapter C C.O.Y monrod1@comcast.net

9 9 From Gordon and Ella Chapter J Goodies Coordinators Wear Red on Friday to Honor our Troops Well Hello There Loyal Readers: It's Me Again: (Aren't You All So LUCKY)? Well by the time you read this, Christmas and New Years will have passed. Just wanted to say it has been a busy year for me since my heart surgery back in April. Letting you know, that as of the school break for the holidays, my Veteran's Chapter, for it's presentations, has done over 10,000 students, not counting the Seniors we have done also. We have the rest of the school year to do yet. So it will be a higher number when we are done at the end of the school year for Just think 2019 is just around the corner. Hard to believe already. This coming year is going to be better for us, we will be able to get more riding in than what we did last year. I would like to take a couple of days and go down to Wing Ding and see what it is like. We haven't been in awhile. Had to finally take the battery out of the bike and cover it up (DARN). I told it good night and would see it in the spring. Now we can't wait for spring to get here. But first I would like some cold weather to freeze the lakes to get some ice fishing in. Can you tell I like to fish? Hope you all had a very nice Christmas and a good New Year? Welcome to (2019). If there is anything you need from the Goodies People, let us know and we will try and get it for you. In the next news letter, I will have some prices for shirts, sweat shirts, and hats, for everyone that wants to know. Well take care and be safe out there and God Bless. Your Friend And Goodies Coordinator Gordon Rudolph Chapter J C.O.Y Chapter J I.O.Y Michigan District I.O.Y (Gordon) rudolph.gordon@sbcglobal.net Goodies Goodies Come check our pot of Goodies out there may be something there you haven t got From Trish Chapter J News Letter Editor We re starting a new year with new opportunities. One of those opportunities is being your Chapter J Newsletter Editor. I have a long awarding winning legacy to fill and I hope I will not only make Mary proud, but all of you as well. We have many years as a Chapter J family member and look forward too many more. I have no plans to make any changes to the newsletter, but to follow what has been established and continue the legacy. I still do that four-letter word WORK. Any help with articles would be most appreciated. Let me know your thought, activities or just how you re having fun. I know you will all want my address to send me your articles, so here it is: mootoon1@comcast.net. A few reminders; please don t forget about your Secret Buddy Form, they are on pages This is a lot of fun to participate and get to know your buddy better. The best part is the December Christmas Party reveal! I know the boat show may be over, hopefully everything went well and now we can get ready for the RV show in a couple weeks. Don t forget Monica s Annual Card Party starts at 3:00 pm urday January 12, There s sure to be fun had by all! Bring finger foods and beverages. Remember the GWRRA website is being worked on. Please check the calendar and events page to make sure you don t miss anything you want to participate in. Wishing you all a healthy, and fun filled New Year! Trish Tacey Chapter J Newsletter Editor Chapter J C.O.Y 2007 Mootoon1@comcast.net

10 10 From Julie Chapter J Newsletter Reporter and Secret Buddy Coordinator From Louie Chapter J Raffle Ticket Coordinator Dear Chapter J Have a safe and healthy month. Don t forget your Secret Buddy. Hugs, and Love Julie Hoover Chapter J Special Articles & Secret Buddy Secret Buddies for 2019 Hey! Chapter J Ladies Being a Secret Buddy whether you re on the giving or receiving side is lots of fun, and a special way that you can choose to acknowledge someone in your special manner. Lots of opportunities for Day Brighteners warm fuzzies and feel goods and who couldn t use some of these in our every day life. Please send Trish Tacey any Thank You notes you would like the sendee to have and she will put them in the Newsletter. We will reveal our Secret Buddies at the December 2019 Christmas Party. Have Fun and keep your SECRET BUDDY guessing. Smiles and Hugs Julie Hoover Don t forget your Secret Buddies. Any time is a great time to surprise them and thank them. Secret Buddies for 2019 Questionnaire is on pages 13 & 14 Can t believe another year has passed, but I finished out the year with a FUN Chapter Christmas party and good food and fun exchanging of gifts. They got me with the box of bowls (I thought), a sneaky man (GR) had wrapped up a set of nice wrenches in the box that had bowls in it. You got me, but pay backs are HECK, HA- HA. Then Mary wanted to do something nice for a lady friend and we took her out to MIS and drove through the Christmas Light display, another fun time, then on to Battle Creek and dinner at Clara s on the river, with a nice walk along the river to look at the lights, a big thanks to Dale Duncan for setting this up, I know this is like a recording, but I, Louie Schippers, am in charge of the 2019 Raffle tickets for Chapter J, so be prepared for me to be getting with you to get your tickets to sell. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get with me, as the Chapter needs all the help we can get. As I will close again with my favorite comment. PARTICIPATE-PARTICIPATE you will have fun. Louie Schippers Chapter J Raffle Ticket Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y Chapter J I.O.Y MI & Region D I.O.Y louship@sbcglobal.net Bike Raffle Tickets Are Here For your tickets contact Louie Schippers or - louship@sbcglobal.net New rule from the GWRRA state: Tickets need to have first & last name, mailing address, and phone number to ensure that we can make contact with the winner. Please give me a CALL-TEXT- for how many tickets you want, and I will get them to you, 10

11 11 From Jeanne Chapter J Motorist Awareness & shine Person From Sue Chapter J Welcome & Visitor Greeter Hope all of you are well, and anyone having a Birthday, or Anniversary has a great day. Don t forget if you know of someone who is ill, lost a loved one, or just could use a card let me know and I will make sure that happens. Jeanne Reimers Chapter J shine Person Chapter J C.O.Y 2016 jjreimers@sbcglobal.net GET WELL GREETINGS Hope all is well in the Chapter J Family this month Chapter J would also like to extend our deepest sympathy to those member s and their families who have lost loved one s this month. If there is anyone we have missed, we sincerely apologize for Chapter J. Please let Jeanne Reimers know if there is anyone we need to send a card to at or jjreimers@sbcglobal.net From Chapter J Brag Book From Lorraine Brag Book First you take pictures at a Rally, Dinner Ride, Ice Cream Ride, your Vacation, spur of the moment ride, or any other event or fun thing you did, or are going to do. Don t forget to Sign in before the Monthly Gathering. You may win a prize. Your Chapter Greeter Sue Rinehart Chapter J Greeter Chapter J C.O.Y radar@frontiernet.net Ride safe. Chapter J Sign in Sheet Don t forget to sign in at the Monthly Gathering for a Surprise drawing Jeff Curtis Chapter J C.O.Y Chapter J I.O.Y 2018 From Jeff Chapter J 2018 Individual of the Year From Bill and Deb Chapter J 2018 Couple of the Year Much love and blessings, your 2018 C.O.Y. Bill and Deb (Grandma and Grandpa Warblow) Bill and Deb Warblow Chapter J C.O.Y 2018 wwarblow@yahoo.com Jackson Interfaith Shelter Jackson MI Second You look at them, making comments like these would look really great in our Brag Book. I m going to send/give these to Lorraine. Third Lorraine gets pictures, and now they are in the Brag Book. 11

12 12 On the Go with Bear and Donna Your Article Could Be Seen Here!!!! Hello Chapter J Friends! Since we last talked, we had a nice Thanksgiving visit from Mike s oldest daughter and family. We toured Cowpens National Battlefield and walked in downtown Spartanburg. It was nice to play some card games with the grandkids and get to talk to them a bit. We attended the JOY group s Christmas party followed by a great concert by Soul Harvest. The following day we had our Genesis class Christmas get-together at Select restaurant in Spartanburg. Donna s sister Lori came down from Grand Rapids for a week to get some sun. The day after she arrived, it rained all day. That night it turned to snow we got 6 then it turned to ice for the next 10 hours. Of course, everything shut down for 3 days because we have no way to deal with that here! We played a lot of Racko and read books. Needless to say, Lori didn t get to see much sun. After she left, the sun came out, the temps went back to the normal high 50s, the snow melted and we were golfing again. By the time you read this, the holidays will be over. But we still wish y all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Chapter J in December 2018 Clara s on the River, Battle Creek, MI Until next time, ride safe! Bear & Donna 12

13 13 Secret Buddy Questionnaire Name: Phone# Address: Birthday: Anniversary: Any Special Date Children: Boy/Age Girl/Age Grandchildren: Boy/Age Girl/Age GWRRA: Bike: Model: Year: Events you plan to attend: Wingless Mall Show Wing Ding Ralllies Stag Run Doe Run Christmas Party Any other Events My Favorites: (Please be specific Exp. What kind of music, sports, reading, crafts, restaurants.) Color: Food: Restaurant: Ice Cream: Sport (what kind?) Either as a participant or spectator Snack: Music: (what kind) Season: Holiday: Hobbies: Outside Chapter J like Fishing, Hunting, Knitting, Quilting, Reading. Collections: Please Turn Over 13

14 14 Secret Buddy Questionnaire (Cont.) Favorite Method of Travel Walk Drive: Ride: Bicycle: Cruise: Fly: If you had spontaneous Day of Leisure, what would you do? What s an item you received sometime in your life that you have put in a garage sale? If you won a dream vacation of your choice, what destination would you choose? Is there anything special that you would want your Secret Buddy to Know? If you have any suggestions that you would like us to do as Secret Buddy get together Group at any time of the year??? Please put your ideas in the space above. LETS HAVE FUN Mail or return your form to Julie Hoover by December 31, 2018 Julie Hoover 5144 Page Ave Jackson, MI Note: Julie will have a copy of all completed forms. So if you loose your form she can get another one to you. If you need to add or share anything else for your Secret Buddy just use the space above. Remember the more detail you provide the easier it is for your Secret Buddy. 14

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16 16 Chapter J in December 2018 Chp J Christmas Party 12/8/18 Chapter J 2018 Secret Buddy Exchange! 16

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18 18 All Rides leave from East Side Meijer's and West Side Meijer s (unless otherwise noted) TGIS Dinner Rides TBA Ice Cream Rides May thru September 2018 January 2019 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 6 Chapter J Monthly Gathering 1 New Years Day Lansing Boat Show 5 Lansing Boat Show Monica s card Party 3:00pm Lansing Family RV Show 20 Lansing Family RV Show Breakfast at the American 18 Lansing Family RV Show Wingers Cruise Lansing Family RV Show 26 Details for all rides/events are located in this Newsletter, website and Face Book at Chapter Mi-j Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge 18

19 19 Chapter J Activities Calendar January 2019 thru December 2019 Ice Cream Rides Begin May 2019 through September 2019 Departure and Arrival Times TBA (depending on destination) 2019 January Tues Jan 01 Fri Jan Jan 06 Jan 12 Fri Jan Jan 20 Fri Jan 25 New Years Day Lansing Boat Show Monica s Annual Card Party Time 3:00 pm BYO Finger Food & Beverage Lansing Family RV Show We re in, Contact Gary for information Breakfast at the American Legion On Lansing Ave Meet at 9:00 am 5th Annual Wingers N-Wave February Feb 02 Ground Hog Day Feb 03 Fri- Feb 8-9 Thurs Feb 14 Fri- Feb Chapter J Movie Night at Rivertree Community Church Movie is Ground Hog Day Starts at 6:00pm Pizza Night BYO Beverages Ohio Cabin Fever Valentine s Day Wingless Weekend Summer Camp Flyer on page February (cont.) Feb 17 Fri- Feb Breakfast at the American Legion On Lansing Ave Meet at 9:00 am Indiana Rendezvous Snowbirds 2019 March Mar 03 Mar 09 Mar 17 Mar 17 Mar 23 Chp J 2 Blarney Bash St. Patrick's Day Breakfast at the American Legion On Lansing Ave Meet at 9:00 am Chp N Anniversary Party 2019 April Apr 06 Apr 07 Apr 21 Apr 21 Wed- Apr Apr 27 Michigan Spring Officer Meeting Breakfast at the American Legion On Lansing Ave Meet at 9:00 am Last Breakfast of the Year Easter Chp J Motorcycle Awareness Show Chp G Anniversary Party 19

20 May 2019 June (Cont.) May 04 May 05 Wed May 08 May 12 Thurs May 23 Fri-Mon May Mon May 27 ARC/TRC Chp R and R2 Mystery Dinner Chp J Ice Cream Ride Begins Leave East Side 6:30 pm Indiana District Rally Chp J Ice Cream Ride Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm Chapter J Memorial Day Campout at Yankee Springs State Park Jeff and Terri site 163 Charlie and Kim site 161 Dale and Andy site 120 Check with Terri for more info Memorial Day 2019 June Jun 01 Jun 02 Jun 07 Jun 08 Jun 09 Chapter J Picnic Bring dish to pass Chp Z Campout Chp E Fun Run MIS Race 20 Wed Jun 12 Thurs- Jun Thurs Jun 27 Jun 29 Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side 6:30 pm Ohio Buckeye Rally Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm Chp C2 Fun Run 2019 July Thurs Jul 04 Jul 07 (TBD) Wed Jul 10 Thurs Jul 25 4th Of July ARC/TRC Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side 6:30 pm 2019 August Aug 04 Thurs- Aug Aug 11 Wed Aug 14 Michigan District Rally Evart, MI MIS Race Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm

21 August (Cont.) Aug 17 Tues- Aug Thurs Aug 29 Fri-Mon Aug 30 Sept 02 Chp S2 Picnic Curtis Annual Corn Roast 2019 WING DING Nashville, TN Check out how to get FREE REGISTRATION Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm Chapter J Labor Day Campout 2019 September Mon Sept 02 Sept 08 Wed Sept 11 Sept 08 Wed Sept 11 Thurs Sept 26 Sept 28 Labor Day Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side 6:30 pm Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm Chp J ICE CREAM RIDE Last one for the Season Leave East Side Meijer 6:30 pm Chp Y Anniversary 2019 October (Cont.) Oct 06 Oct 12 Mon Oct 14 Oct 26 Thurs Oct 31 Chapter V Anniversary Columbus Day Monster Mash Rivertree Community Church 3113 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI Halloween 2019 November Nov 03 Thurs Nov 21 Thanksgiving 2019 December Dec 01 Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge 2019 October Oct 05 F2 Anniversary 21

22 22 Chapter Recognition Monthly Drawing Winner s Will Resume January 2019 Gathering Chapter J Sign in Winner Chapter J Sign in Winner Will Resume January 2019 Gathering Chapter J 2019 Charity Birthdays, Anniversaries, and GWRRA Member date * GWRRA Life Time member Chapter J January Birthdays GWRRA Member Since 06 Karen Bradley 02/90* 07 Monica Rodman 03/05 10 Tom Maynard 08/94* 11 Bill Warblow 11/14 January Anniversaries No Anniversaries this Month Let Louie Know if we missed your Birthday or Anniversary Monthly Drawing Will Resume January 2019 Gathering Raffle Tickets 50/50 Ticket Chapter Pride Visitors Jackson Interfaith Shelter Jackson MI 22

23 23 Classifieds All Ad s are in our Newsletter for 6 months if not sold For Sale I have a like-new 2003 Silver Bushtec Quantum GL trailer for sale. Paint is pristine, Tires have 99.99% tread, Spoke wheels have no corrosion. Includes hanging garment bag, 2 snap on bags for small items, bra for the front, cooler package, full spoiler with LED brake light, manual air gauge/inflator for suspension, and a trailer cover. Trailer has been a garage queen and is located in Jackson, Michigan (Along I-94 between Detroit and Chicago). May deliver or meet you 1/2 way depending upon distance/time required. Asking $2, douglasnewtonjd@gmail.com Name: Doug Newton For Sale 2005 GL1800 Black Cherry Honda Goldwing. Milage is 59,394. Very clean with matching Escapade Trailer, accessories (to many to list) must see. $10, For Sale 2004 Honda ; 1300cc. VTX 61,000 miles asking $ OBO Contact /19 Call /19 For Sale 2004 Honda Goldwing STOCK SEAT in excellent Condition Adjustable backrest $ Buy or Sell Something Here Bear Mike VanTassell /19 Support our Advertisers They Support Us Advertise Here 23

24 24 Visit Chapter J at and Facebook at Chapter Mi-j Our next Gathering is on day February 3, 2019 Social Hour 3:30 pm 4:00 pm Gathering 4:00 pm 5:30 pm GWRRA U.S. North East Territory Michigan District, Chapter J 1146 Scarlet Oak East Jackson, MI Monthly 4:00 pm Social 3:30 pm The 1st day of the Rivertree Community Church 3113 Lansing Avenue Jackson, MI FIRST CLASS MAIL 24