GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION PA CHAPTER K FEBRUARY 2018

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1 GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION PA CHAPTER K FEBRUARY 2018 Gathering Place John s Diner 1400 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA Eat at 8 am, Gathering at 9 am Chapter Director Rich & Wendy Wirt (sawdustman51@comcast.net) PA Chapter K CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2/16/18 Chapter K Anniversary Ice Cream, 6 p.m., Dairy Queen, 331 N. Enola Road, Summerdale. 2/17/18 Chapter K Valentine s Dinner, 5 p.m., Texas Road House, 1101 Lower Allen Drive, Camp Hill. RSVP Gary/Judy Roberts by 2/13/18. 2/21/18 Chapter K & Friends Breakfast, 9 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA. RSVP Vicki Larson by 2/18/18. 2/25/18 Chapter K Gathering. 3/6/18 Chapter K Ice Cream, 6 p.m., Dairy Queen, 1740 Roosevelt Avenue, York. See information on page 9. 3/11/18 Chapter K Lunch & Movie. Details forthcoming. 3/21/18 Chapter K & Friends Breakfast, 9 a.m., Squeaky Rail, 505 N. Enola Drive, Enola, PA. RSVP Vicki Larson by 3/18/18. 3/24/18 Chapter K Soup & Sundae, 1 p.m., Larson s home, Dillsburg. RSVP Rick/Vicki by 3/20/18. 3/25/18 Chapter K Gathering. 3/31/18 Bunny Run. Details forthcoming. 4/7/18 Chapter K CPR/First Aid Class, 8:30 a.m., Larson s home, Dillsburg. RSVP Rick/Vicki by 4/4/18. 4/8/18 Chapter K April Fools Ride. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Tractor Supply parking lot (now 5 Guys/Chick Fil A), Carlisle. 4/17/18 Chapter K Ice Cream, 6 p.m., Leo s, 816 W. High Street, Carlisle, PA. 4/18/18 Chapter K & Friends Breakfast, 9 a.m., Bakers Restaurant, 515 Route 15 N., Dillsburg, PA. RSVP Vicki Larson by 4/15/18. 4/22/18 Chapter K Gathering. 4/27-29/18 Chapter K Campout, Artillery Ridge Campground, 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA. See page 8 for details. Every Sunday when nothing else is scheduled, meet at Marshall s, Silver Springs Commons, Rte 114, Mechanicsburg, PA at 8 a.m. for a breakfast ride.

2 WOW! 2 PAGES OF MOTORCYCLE EVENTS SEE CONTINUATION BELOW. PA District 3/10-11/18 Couple of the Year Retreat, Comfort Inn, 130 Patchway Road, Duncansville, PA. Registrations due by 2/23/18. 4/14/18 PA Officer Conference, Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Second Street, Clearfield, PA. Officer Registrations due by 3/31/18. 5/6/18 Chapter M Hobo Stew, Williamsport, PA. 5/12/18 Chapter B Spring Fling, Lancaster Central Park, Pavilion #22, Kiwanis Drive, Lancaster, PA. Registration due by 5/7/18. 5/17-19/18 PA District Rally, Park Inn, 700 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA. Registration due by 3/31/18. 6/15-17/18 All Chapters West, Bear Run Campground, 184 Badger Hill Road, Portersville, PA. Hosted by PA Chapter P. Registration due by 6/1/18. 6/24/18 Chapter H Dice Run/BBQ, begins in Bloomsburg and ends in Washingtonville, PA. Registration due by 6/10/18. 7/27-29/18 All Chapters East, Old Mill Stream Campground, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA. Hosted by PA Chapter B. Registration due by 6/16/18. Other GWRRA Districts: 2/8-10/18 MD District Winterthing, Ocean City, MD. Clarion Resort Fountainbleau Hotel, Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. The theme is Cartoon Characters. 2/24/18 VA Chapter F Crazy Supper, 155 Fairgrounds Road, Clearbrook, VA. Registration due by 2/15/18. 4/10-11/18 Start of the 40 to Phoenix Ride from Wilmington, NC. Questions? See 40 to Phoenix on Facebook 4/26-28/18 NJ District Rally, Matador Ocean Front Resort, 511 E. 16 th Avenue, N. Wildwood, NJ. 6/28-30/18 VA District Rally, Sheraton Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center, 2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA. Registration due by 6/8/18. 7/26-28/18 New England Districts Rally, Wyndham Hotel, 1287 Strongtown Road, Southbury, CT. Registrations due by 7/5/18. 9/20-22/18 New York Fall Fantastic, Watertown, New York. Room blocks (2 hotels) expire 6/1/18. GWRRA 8/28-9/1/18 Wing Ding #40, Knoxville, TN. Please see the website, for information. Other Groups/Clubs (non-gwrra): 2/17/18 Polar Bear Ride, 9 a.m., Lebanon Valley Cycles, 2309 SR 72, Jonestown, PA. They will have an hour-long ride and the Yamaha Venture and Honda Goldwing DCT will be available to test ride. 5/11/18 Second Friday in May ride to Country Cupboard, Lewisburg, PA. (May Chapter K & Friends Breakfast ride).

3 FROM YOUR CHAPTER DIRECTOR HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! As Chapter Directors, we don t have a lot to say this month. Just short and sweet comments this month. We would like to thank everyone who came to the gathering in January! It was great seeing everyone together again! We had a lot of visitors at this month s gathering. It was a great turnout. Rich and I are working on the Bunny Run for March. If there is some place you have in mind that we could go to, please let us know as soon as possible. We will be getting details out as soon as we can. We would like to extend well wishes to George! It was great to see him at the gathering! We hope you continue to be on the mend! One short note to everyone. If you can, please make sure you read the Chapter newsletters each month when you get a chance. A lot of hard work goes into the newsletter. We are very proud of our newsletter and thankful to the ones that put the newsletter articles in and especially thankful for Vicki and Rick who put it together to send out to everyone each month. Who knows, you may be the next winner of a prize if you watch for those months with questions or quizzes in it. There are a lot of activities for the month of February! Hope to see you all there. Activities coming up February 24 th is West Virginia s crazy supper. Pre-registration is due by February 15 th. It is $10 per person. $12 at the door if you are not pre-registered. It is in Clearbrook Va. Please let Rich or Wendy know if you are attending if you have not already. February February 8 th - 10 th - Winterthing February 16 th - Ice Cream at DQ in Enola February 17 th - Valentine meet to eat - Texas Roadhouse, Camp Hill. Meet to eat at 5:00 pm (see Gary Roberts for questions) February 18 th - bowling? February 21 st - PA Chapter K Breakfast- Middlesex Diner February 24 th - Virginia F Crazy Supper. Contact Rich and Wendy February 25 th - Gathering at John s Diner Please keep those that are ill or under the weather in your prayers. If you hear of anyone that is sick or in the hospital, please let Rich and I know. DON T forget to check the PA K Website for any updates! Director: Rich and Wendy Wirt

4 FROM YOUR CHAPTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR It makes it difficult to write about motorcycling when the temperatures have been below freezing for well over a month, so I think I will talk about how to take advantage of the situation. Now is the time to be changing the oil and filter, checking all fluids and checking the condition of the brakes. As for me, I will be tackling those junk led tail lights that California Side Car put on the Cobra kit (the option you paid extra for). They are so bad, CSC has discontinued those lights, with NO replacement. This will be the third time I have taken the lower light bar off, not to mention the two times the dealer played with them. This time I will be making an insert, and mounting over the counter after-market lights. Please keep Curt and Penny Umpleby in your thoughts and prayers as he under goes some medical treatments. We are happy to hear that George Wilson is home from a short stay in the hospital. But we also hear that it was long enough that he made his stay interesting for the nurses. Don t forget the Chapter s Anniversary Ice Cream Social coming up on the 16 th. If you are attending the Valentine s Day Dinner at the Texas Road House on the 17 th, please call Judy or me and let us know by February 13th. Rick and Vicki Larson handled the Chapter K tickets for the January gathering. Congrats to Glenda Leib on winning the January pot. Gary & Judy ACD National Freedom Day February 1 st.

5 CHAPTER K AND FRIENDS All are welcome, men and women, members and non-members alike. Join us for breakfast, we meet at 9 a.m. See the schedule below. 2/21 Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle 3/21 Squeaky Rail, 505 N. Enola Drive, Enola 4/18 Bakers, 515 Route 15 N., Dillsburg 5/11 Country Cupboard, Lewisburg (2 nd Friday in May/Stag Ride) 6/20 Brownstone Cafe, 1 N. Union Street, Middletown 7/18 Village Square Restaurant, 5201 Spring Road, Shermans Dale 8/15 Front Street Diner, 4003 N. Front Street, Harrisburg 9/19 Fairgrounds Diner, 1111 Spring Road, Carlisle 10/17 West Shore Plaza Family Restaurant, 1200 Market Street, Lemoyne 11/21 Walnut Bottom Diner, Route 81 S., Exit 47, Carlisle February Dave Hutchison 3 Loretta Hurley 5 Penny Umpleby 19 Wendy Wirt 19 Larry Hughes 26 Deb Hampson March Dick Mentzer 11 Judy Roberts 12 Sandy Knox 12 Gary Swanger March Anniversaries 3 Larry & Grace Hughes 7 John & Wilda Crosson 23 Marlin & Judy Sweigart BREAKFAST NOTE: Due to the change, there may be times when more than the normal 12 or so people show up for breakfast. That s why, for the 3 months that I am taking care of this, I ask that you RSVP if you plan to attend. I will contact the restaurants (Feb-Apr) and let them know about how many will be there. We may not be able to sit together as a group as many restaurants don t have a separate room or even room to put tables together. I ask for your patience and understanding. Vicki Larson

6 FROM YOUR CHAPTER C.O.Y. Snow, snow, snow. That s what I see outside today. No riding for anyone right now. It s February and inside looks really good right now. Not much going on for January. We had the gathering on the 28 th. We had quite a crowd with some visitors from Chapter B and Chapter V. Chapter B had the quilt that they will be giving away at their Spring Fling in May. I know a lot of Chapter K members bought tickets hoping we will be the winner in May. John is officially retired and sleeping in. Coming up: 2/8-10 Winter Thing, Ocean City, MD 2/16 Anniversary Ice Cream 2/17 Chapter K Valentines Dinner 2/24 VA Chapter F Crazy Supper. We had a great time at this last year; looking forward to going again this year. 2/25 Chapter K Gathering On the MEC side I thought you might want to know we had: 22 Members from Chapter K 3 Members from Chapter V 9 Members from Chapter B at the gathering on the 28 th. If you missed January s gathering, we look forward to seeing you on the 25 th of February. John & Wilda, Chapter K C.O.Y.

7 2018 HAPPENINGS CALENDAR The planning calendar below includes the months of February through June We will have another planning meeting on June 3, 2018, at the home of Rick & Vicki Larson, for events for the months of July through December Please note, entries with details to be announced will post updates as soon as received. There are also many events that were discussed at the November meeting that are not yet on the calendar below because we did not yet have firm dates. PLEASE WATCH THE CALENDAR AND YOUR FOR UPDATES! Thank you. FEBRUARY: 2/8-10/18 MD Winterthing, Clarion Resort Fountainbleau Hotel, Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Theme is Cartoon Characters. 2/16/18 Chapter K Anniversary Ice Cream, 6 p.m., Dairy Queen, 331 N. Enola Road, Summerdale. (Rick/Vicki Larson) 2/17/18 Chapter K Valentines Dinner, 5 p.m., Texas Road House, 1101 Lower Allen Drive, Camp Hill. RSVP Gary/Judy Roberts by 2/13/18 if you are planning to attend (Gary/Judy Roberts) 2/21/18 Chapter K & Friends Breakfast, 9 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. RSVP Vicki Larson by 2/18/18. 2/24/18 VA Chapter F Crazy Supper held in Clearbrook, VA (155 Fairgrounds Road). Please let Rich & Wendy Wirt know by 2/12/18 if you plan to attend. Deadline to pre-register is 2/15/18. 2/25/18 Chapter K Gathering, John s Diner, Carlisle. Eat at 8 a.m., meet at 9 a.m. MARCH: 3/6/18 Chapter K Ice Cream, 6 p.m., Dairy Queen, 1740 Roosevelt Avenue, York. The DQ is located in the Weis Markets shopping center across from Stetler Dodge, with the entrance into the Weis at the intersection of Greenbrier and Roosevelt Avenues. (Todd/Deb Hampson) 3/10-11/18 Couple of the Year Retreat, Comfort Inn, 130 Patchway Road, Duncansville, PA. Registration due by 2/23/18. 3/11/18 Chapter K Lunch and a Movie. Details to be announced. (Gary/Judy Roberts) 3/21/18 Chapter K & Friends Breakfast, 9 a.m., Squeaky Rail, 505 N. Enola Drive, Enola. RSVP Vicki Larson by 3/18/18. 3/24/18 Chapter K Soup and Sundae, 1 p.m., at the home of Rick & Vicki Larson, Dillsburg. (Rick/Vicki Larson). RSVP to Rick or Vicki by 3/20/18. 3/25/18 Chapter K Gathering, John s Diner, Carlisle. Eat at 8 a.m., meet at 9 a.m. 3/31/18 Bunny Run. Details to be announced. (Rich/Wendy Wirt) APRIL: 4/7/18 Chapter K CPR/First Aid Class, 8:30 a.m.-noon, at the home of Rick & Vicki Larson, Dillsburg. (Rich/Wendy Wirt, class info; Rick/Vicki Larson, location). RSVP Rick/Vicki by 4/4/18. 4/8/18 Chapter K April Fools Ride, 9:30 a.m., meet at parking lot of 5 Guys/Chick Fil A, Carlisle. (Gary/Judy Roberts) 4/10-11/18 Start of the 40 to Phoenix Ride from Wilmington, NC. Questions? See 40 to Phoenix on Facebook 4/14/18 PA Officer Conference, Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Second Street, Clearfield, PA. Officer registrations due by 3/31/18. 4/17/18 Chapter K Ice Cream, 6 p.m., Leo s, 816 W. High Street, Carlisle. (Gary/Judy Roberts) 4/18/18 Chapter K & Friends Breakfast, 9 a.m., Bakers Restaurant, 515 Route 15 N., Dillsburg. RSVP Vicki Larson By 4/15/18. 4/22/18 Chapter K Gathering, John s Diner, Carlisle. Eat at 8 a.m., meet at 9 a.m. 4/26-28/18 NJ District Rally, Matador Ocean Front Resort, 511 E. 16 th Avenue, N. Wildwood, NJ. 4/27-29/18 Chapter K Campout at Artillery Ridge Campground, 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA. See page 8.

8 MAY: 5/6/18 Chapter M Hobo Stew, Williamsport, PA 5/11/18 Second Friday in May ride to Country Cupboard, Lewisburg, PA (Chapter K & Friends Breakfast). 5/12/18 Chapter B Spring Fling, Lancaster Central Park, Pavilion #22, Kiwanis Drive, Lancaster, PA. Deadline to register is 5/7/18. 5/17-19/18 PA District Rally, Park Inn, 700 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA. Deadline to register is 4/16/17. 5/27/18 Chapter K Gathering and Picnic. Details to be announced. (Chuck/Brenda Lewis, picnic) 5/28/18 Memorial Day Parade, Newberrytown, PA. Details to be announced. (Rich/Wendy Wirt) JUNE: 6/3/18 Chapter K Planning Meeting for July to December 2018, 1 p.m., at the home of Rick & Vicki Larson. (Rick/Vicki Larson). RSVP to Rick/Vicki by 5/30/18. 6/9/18 Chapter K Progressive Dinner, meet at Front Street Diner, Harrisburg, 8:30 a.m. (Gary/Judy Roberts) 6/15-17/18 All Chapters West, Bear Run Campground, 184 Badger Hill Road, Portersville, PA. Deadline to register is 6/1/18 (5/1/18 to get discounted rate). 6/24/18 Chapter K Gathering, John s Diner, Carlisle. Eat at 8 a.m., meet at 9 a.m. 6/24/18 Chapter H Dice Run & BBQ, begins in Bloomsburg & ends in Washingtonville, PA. Registration due by 6/10/18. 6/28-30/18 VA District Rally, Sheraton Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center, 2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA. Registration due by 6/8/18. KNOWN DATES FOR REMAINDER OF 2018: 7/26-28/18 New England Districts Rally, Wyndham Hotel, 1287 Strongtown Road, Southbury, CT. Deadline to register is 7/5/18. 7/27-29/18 All Chapters East, Old Mill Stream Campground, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA. Deadline to register is 7/14/18 (6/16/18 to get discounted rate). 8/28-9/1/18 Wing Ding, Knoxville, TN. See for information. 9/20-22/18 New York Fall Fantastic, Watertown, New York. Room blocks (2 hotels) expire 6/1/18. STAY TUNED! MORE TO COME! CHAPTER K CAMPOUT Where: ARTILLERY RIDGE CAMPGROUND, 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA. When: Friday, April 27 th to Sunday, April 29 th. Who: Anyone who wants to camp with us for the weekend. The campground has various sites as well as cabins for those who may be interested. Call: The campground at (717) to make your reservations. Notes: The rates vary, depending on the type of campsite you need (water/electric/sewer, water/electric, cabin, or primitive). You are asked to provide a $30 deposit when you reserve your campsite. You can look at the campsite map on their website at The group is trying to stay relatively close together, around the Union Woods Avenue, Confederate Avenue, S. Musket Run, or Lee Lane campsites.

9 KOMPACT KAMP is holding their FINAL WINTER SALE until FEBRUARY 28, The best deal in motorcycle touring just got even better! Take advantage of this final opportunity to receive 20% OFF all applicable accessories with the purchase of a new 2018 Trailer. Check out some IN-STOCK TRAILER SPECIALS while supplies last. Visit our website at or visit us at 7682 Lancaster Avenue, Myerstown, PA Telephone (717) or for information at kompactkamp@gmail.com. New 2018 Mini Mate Camper Blemish Model (2 gel coat blemish areas on lid; 3/8 gel coat bubble on door. Perfect for custom paint job). MSRP $2995. Sale Price $2795. Custom Chest Trailer. 45x22x20 Box, Carpeted Interior, 12 Wheels. MSRP $2295. Sale Price $1495. Kadette Cargo Trailer. 19 cubic feet of storage. Black/Chrome Package. MSRP $1795. Sale Price $1695 plus additional 10% OFF applicable accessories. DAIRY QUEEN Tuesday, March 6, Roosevelt Avenue, York Directions: If you are coming from Route 83 South, take exit 22, PA 181/N. George Street exit. Continue about ½ mile to Route 30 West. Turn right onto Route 30 West and go about 1 ¼ miles to Roosevelt Avenue. Turn right on Roosevelt Avenue. Get in the left lane and make a left at the traffic light for Greenbrier and Roosevelt Avenues (Weis is on the left/dq is located at the front of the Weis parking lot). Turn left (like you are going to the Weis Store) and left again to the DQ. If you are coming from Route 74 South, take Route 30 East to Roosevelt Avenue (2 nd traffic light). Turn Left on Roosevelt Avenue. Get in the left lane and follow to the traffic light at Roosevelt and Greenbrier (Weis is on the left/dq is located at the front of the Weis parking lot). Turn left (like you are going to the Weis Store) and left again to the DQ. For those who want to follow someone, you can meet us at the Tractor Supply Parking Lot in Dillsburg by 5:15 p.m. 5:15 is departure time from the parking lot. Rick & Vicki Larson

10 AND PHONE NUMBER CHANGES: Please be sure to let someone in the Chapter know if you are changing your address, mailing address or phone number. Preferably, we would like you to let Rich Wirt (see front page for contact information) or Gary Roberts know, so they can pass to the appropriate people, such as newsletter editor, phone tree contact, MEC, etc. Thank you. Vicki & Rick Larson Editors Did you know???? There are many special days in February. Some of them are --February 1 st is National Freedom Day per the 13 th Amendment to the Constitution which ended slavery in the United States. The day is marked with a ceremony at the Liberty Bell, building on its legacy as a symbol of freedom. In 1959, Dr. Emanuel C. Wright invited a young Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the ceremony. --February 2 nd is Groundhog Day, widely celebrated in Punxsutawney, PA featuring Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog who delivered his 132 nd prognostication. They said he saw his shadow, meaning 6 more weeks of winter. Heck, if he wouldn t have seen his shadow it s still 6 more weeks of winter. Who are they kidding too many adult beverages I think. --February 12 th is Family Day in British Columbia, Canada. --February 13 th is Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana --February 14 th is Valentine s Day as well as Ash Wednesday --February 15 th is National Flag Day in Canada --February 16 th is Chinese New Year --February 19 th is President s Day in the United States. It is also Family Day in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, Canada. I checked the whole calendar no Family Day in Yukon Territory, New Brunswick, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Nova Scotia. Things that make you say, hmmm.

11 Valentine Word Search just for fun. F U U J Y W F E Q H S F B N H Q D Z L S Y W I S X K R E V O W A F S F L G A Q I U Q O S M A A M A N Z C R U S H I W U S Z N P R V Q P S N X U E A T Q E J U O K W H G L R U X E M L Z G R F N F Q J V J K E W E A A R V C M A J J L B R L I Q H Q E E C V A C D K Q E K I R O Q E I Y F T E G T R W Q R A U O O I G R M B A F E E R S N H N C D E T R N P R L W H U G Z K N I P F E E A Z C X S D Z E O E P W X Y P W D E U A M N L N F G M S V V C F E I F J E B S Y R I D C A A I M B G E E J L S R H Q H Y H T E Y B M D O V C U P C A K E T E E P D C I O K C O N K G G E K O T T T N F Z V D G E P X X R N C E T A L O C O H C C I Z E U D O L O A S P N S C Q T C Z W L A H G C R R Q K Y X V U J W V S E S O R S B X P U WORD LIST: Adore Arrow Candy Cards Chocolate Crush Cupcake Cupid February Forever Friendship Gifts Hearts Hug Kiss Love Pink Poem Red Romance Roses Sweetheart Valentine XOXO Presidents Day, February 19, 2018

12 GLENDA & VICKI S FUNNY CORNER A priest commented at a funeral, We are gathered here today to pay homage to a good man. He was a kind man, a man everyone loved, and a man who treasured his family as much as his family treasured him. The widow suddenly leaned over and whispered to her grandson, Go make sure that s your grandpa in the coffin. I m not one to brag about my finances, but my credit-card company calls me almost every day to tell me my balance is outstanding. Valentine Puns What do farmers give their wives on Valentine s Day? A hog and kisses! Why did the pig give his girlfriend a box of candy? It was Valenswine s Day! Do skunks celebrate Valentine s Day? Sure, they re very scentimental! What did the French chef give his wife for Valentine s Day? A hug and a quiche! The Grumpy Pharmacist. Upon arriving home, a husband was met at the door by his sobbing wife. Tearfully she explained, It s the Pharmacist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone. I had to call multiple times before he would even answer the phone. Immediately, the husband drove downtown to confront the Pharmacist and demand an apology. Before he could say more than a word or two, the Pharmacist told him, Just a minute, listen to my side of it. This morning the alarm failed to go off, so I was late getting up. I went without breakfast and hurried out to the car, just to realize that I d locked the house with both house and car keys inside and had to break a window to get my keys. Then, driving a little too fast, I got a speeding ticket. Later, when I was about three blocks from the store, I had a flat tire. When I finally got to the store, a bunch of people were waiting for me to open. I got the store opened and started waiting on these people, all the time the darn phone was ringing. He continued, Then I had to break a roll of coins against the cash register drawer to make change, and they spilled all over the floor. I had to get down on my hands and knees to pick up the coins and the phone was still ringing. When I came up, I cracked my head on the open cash register drawer, which made me stagger back against a showcase with a bunch of perfume bottles on it. Half of them hit the floor and broke. Meanwhile, the phone is still ringing with no let-up, and I finally got back to answer it. It was your wife. She wanted to know how to use a rectal thermometer. Believe me mister, as God is my witness, all I did was tell her.

13 Bowling & Lunch, January 21 st. We bowled at ABC East and then had lunch next door at Gilligans. 13 bowlers and 15 diners. A very fun event. Thanks Brian and Sandy for setting this up. Attendees were: Brian & Sandy Knox, Gary & Judy Roberts, Denny & Kitty Schardt, John Leib, Jay & Carol Long, Chuck & Brenda Lewis, Tom & Cheryl White, Rick & Vicki Larson. Don t know about you, but I m ready for spring.

14 FROM YOUR PA DISTRICT EDUCATOR Hello everyone. In the last newsletter, I talked about the data available on the Rider Education website. I also explained how to enter this site so you can review your own information. This month, I would like to explain the difference between Safe Mileage and High Mileage. Safe Mileage begins on the day you join GWRRA. Your safe mileage increases for every mile you ride your motorcycle without having a reportable accident. If you have an accident which is reportable for an insurance claim or by law enforcement as an accident, your mileage reverts back to 0 miles. The program awards a pin for every 5,000 miles safely ridden. We have many members with 100,000 miles in the program. High Mileage is just for bragging rights. This is not a GWRRA program. High Mileage indicates the number of miles you have accumulated since you began riding a motorcycle legally. Safe miles bars awarded in 50,000-mile increments are displayed from a head pin. I must say it again, this is not a GWRRA program. However, we have members in the Pennsylvania District with over 400,000 miles and they are still adding up the miles! In the coming months, I will explain what the Levels Program is, how the program works, and why it is important to all of us as GWRRA members. It is up to you to monitor and update your information for the website, but I am here to help when needed. Please feel free to contact me when you have questions or need other assistance. Doug Motter Pennsylvania District Educator

15 FROM YOUR DISTRICT DIRECTORS Wow, it is February, time to write a newsletter. Time sure does fly when you are having FUN! We know it has only been a month since we became Pennsylvania District Directors. We appreciate the time that everyone puts in to getting year-end paper work done and selling District Raffle tickets while trying to get ready for Christmas and the New Year. This month is the drawing for the District Raffle tickets. We hope you have a winning ticket! A list of winners will be announced weekly through PEDS. At our District Team Meeting, the team decided that the month of February was a good time for the drawing. It gives everyone something to look forward to during the winter. So, this coming year, District Raffle tickets will be distributed to the Chapters to sell. Thanks for all your help in selling the tickets! There are many events planned by the District and Chapters for Take time to look at the District website for the flyers. The first page of the District Newsletter has the events that have been posted to the District website events page. To highlight some of the District Events that are quickly approaching: March 10 th Couple of the Year (COY) Retreat. This is a great time to meet couples from other Chapters that have been selected to represent their Chapter. You will learn about the honor and what is expected of you. April 14 th Officer Conference in Clearfield, PA. The purpose of the day is to learn about the office you are holding and the responsibilities of your office along with any changes that home office has implemented. The meeting is open to Chapter Directors, Assistant Chapter Directors, Ride Coordinators, Membership Enhancement Coordinators and Treasurers. Please let us know how many will be attending from your Chapter by March 31, May th PA District Rally in Uniontown, PA. Please send in your registration and make your hotel reservation. At the rally, we have scheduled riding courses. The only course that has spots left open is the ARC (Advanced Riding Course) for two-wheeled motorcycles. There will be non-riding education classes held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. All Chapters East & All Chapters West. Both campgrounds are taking reservations for the event. And don t forget to send your registration in to the host Chapter. Both these events are FUN, so plan on attending even if you do not camp! We have been receiving phone calls about planning a Day of Training at your Chapter or a couple of Chapters going together. Now is a great time to have a non-riding day of training. Please contact Gerry and Bonnie VanArt, PA District University Trainers, at or Tim and Crystal Brakebill, Assistant PA District University Trainers, at to schedule a time. Or contact Doug Motter, PA District Educator, at to schedule a riding course such as the Road Captains Course at your Chapter this summer. Remember to always ride safe! HAROLD & DIANE JACKSON Your PA District Directors

16 NATIONAL TEAM: GWRRA Website Home Office, Phoeniz, AZ President, GWRRA: Anita Alkire Rider Education Director Tim & Anna Grimes Director Training Clara & Fred Boldt Member Enhancement Directors Larry & Penny Anthony PA DISTRICT TEAM: District Director (D-E-G-I-N-P-Q) Harold & Diane Jackson Assistant District Director (C-S-T-W) Brownie & June Statler Assistant Director (A-B-K-V-Y) Mike & Shirley Prince Assistant Director (H-M-R-X) District Treasurer: Sharon & Ed Golanka District Membership Enhancement Pat Delo District Educator Doug & Cyndy Motter District Ride Coordinator Open for candidate District Motorist Awareness Open for candidate District University Coordinator Gerry & Bonnie VanArt Assistant University Coordinator Tim & Crystal Brakebill District COY Coordinator Barry & Rhonda Blyler 2017/18 District Couple of the Year Dana & Danise Hartle District Newsletter Editor Pat Cole District Webmaster Mike & Darlene Ammerman District PEDS List Coordinator Mike & Shirley Prince District Roll for the Dough Bonnie & Gerry VanArt District Goodies Coordinator: Dave & Cindy Marconi PA District Website CHAPTER K TEAM: Chapter Director: Rich & Wendy Wirt sawdustman51@comcast.net Assistant Chapter Director: Gary & Judy Roberts gjroberts1978@gmail.com Chapter Membership Coordinator: Wilda Crosson wjc59red@gmail.com Chapter Ride Coordinator: Chapter Newsletter Editor: Vicki & Rick Larson rvrvl@aol.com Chapter Treasurer: John Crosson jfc432@aol.com Chapter Clothing, Pins & Patches: Kitty Schardt zumaqueen70@me.net Chapter Couple of the Year: John & Wilda Crosson wjc59red@gmail.com Chapter Greeting Cards: Glenda Leib crabcakelady@yahoo.com