Mountain Lion Gazette

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1 Mountain Lion Gazette Region I ~ WA District ~ May 2015 Chapter WA-M Yakima Washington Hello Chapter Members, Words from our Chapter Director Oh my goodness! May is already here and there is so much to do!! We, Chapter M, have our upcoming meeting on the Branding 9 am followed by our Progressive Dinner Ride meeting at the Old Town Station in Union Gap, leave as a group to our 1 st destination at 145/150 pm and the dinner ride is on!! Happy Mother s day to all on 5/10 then it s time for our own Fun Run 5/16 beginning at Applwood Park in Naches. This year s ride is a leisurely ride through and around Yakima and the surrounding area. All volunteers please by at Applewood Park by 730 am. Chapter member please to bring a gift/door prize to be given to our participants. Our Motorcycle Safety day was good thank you to all the volunteers who spent the Poulin s Honda and shared information with others. The winner in the Show N Shine was Frank Remer with his 1981 Honda Gold Wing. Congratulations Frank!! Darrell & Elaine Gorman are May s Thursday Social host, let s all support their choices for the month and have a meal together and socialize. Please remember dinner is at 6 pm, we really need to give all an opportunity to attend without feeling as though they are late. Chapter L s Spring Fling is at the end of the month in the Tri-Cities 5/20-5/25, hope to see you there. Chapter B s Harvest Run is 5/30 another great ride to participant in. There are many flyers and registrations attached to this newsletter. Please review and hopefully you can and will participant in these events that our fellow GWRRA members are hosting. Sherre & Arlie Holden, Director, Chapter WA-M

2 Happy Birthday & Anniversary to ALL May Birthdays 5/4 Lorraine Epperson 5/10 Jean Hernandez 5/12 Darrell Gorman 5/30 Barb Mortensen 5/? Mark Cummings May Anniversaries 5/23 Chris & Barb Mortensen Thank You Chapter M Members For April Door Prizes March Good Guy Award Dick & Mary LaFortune Oops Award Mark Epperson Chapter M members please remember to bring a gift/door prize to the Fun Run on May 16 Applewood Park, Naches. ALL volunteers please be at Applewood Park by 7 am. Thank you in advance for your participation. wam.gwrra-wa.org Always Ride with Friends for FUN, SAFETY & KNOWLEDGE

3 Rider Education Windy Conditions wind. Spring is in the air, and for some of us, this means we may encounter high gusts of A wind gust is a sudden, brief in-crease in the speed of the wind, followed by a lull. According to the National Weather Service gusts are reported when the peak wind speed reaches at least 18 mph and the variation in wind speed between the peaks and lulls is at least 10 mph. This spring has been highly aggressive with many gusts of wind. Some gusts of wind have pushed big rigs out of their path of travel on the highways while other gust of wind have shaken cars and pushed motorcycles from one lane to another. I was told by a motorcycle rider that a sudden gust of wind came from the right-hand side and pushed his trike from the center lane to the left lane. It was so sudden and forceful that he was caught completely unaware and that by the time he had reacted he was completely in the other lane. The only thing he could do was to slow down so that he could obtain control of the situation. He did this by releasing the throttle and applying a small amount of braking. Others were not as fortunate as he and the result was a crashed motorcycle. April is almost gone but we are still experiencing these same forceful gusts of wind. Please be aware that these gusts of wind can be hazardous not only to your health but also your motorize vehicle. Don't be a He-Man! SLOW DOWN and adjust for the environment. For those of you who are still riding on two-wheels, counter-steering has always worked well for me, but you must always be prepared and aware of your environment so that you do not end up in the other lane or crashed due to a gust of wind. When the wind is high, just slow down, it's always better to arrive in one piece than to end up in the hospital simply because you failed to slow down and adjust for the conditions. Remember: Safety always begins with you! Mark & Lorraine Epperson, Rider Education wam.gwrra-wa.org Always Ride with Friends for FUN, SAFETY & KNOWLEDGE

4 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter WA-M ~ Ride & Social Calendar May 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Thursday Socials Host: Darrell & Elaine Gorman Social George s Wok 1210 S 80 Ave 1 2 Chapter M The Branding Iron Toppenish 9 am Breakfast 8 am 8 9 Progressive Dinner Ride 2 pm Meet at Old Town Station, Union Gap 150 pm Chapter WA-Q Crazy Ride 10 Mother's Day Social Jean s Cottage Inn 3211 Main St Union Gap Chapter WA-M Fun Run Chapter WA-L Desert Spring Fling 25 Chapter WA-L Desert Spring Fling Chapter WA-L Desert Spring Fling Social Dairy Queen 7410 W Nob Hill Blvd Chapter WA-L Desert Spring Fling Social Old Town Station 2530 Main St Chapter WA-L Chapter WA-L Desert Spring Fling Desert Spring Fling Chapter WA-B Harvest Run 31 Memorial Day

5 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge Region I Staff Region Director Terri & Cheri Huffman Region Trainer Dave & Sheila Chavez Assistant Director Instructor Coordinator Rider Educator Mike & Lynn Briggs Treasurer Dianna & Fred Borke Motorist Awareness Couple of the Year Membership Enhancement Garry & Maxine Alexander Newsletter Editor Marla Muirbrook Region I Communications Donna Deskin Vendor Coordinator Mary Hunter Region COY/IOY Web Master Mark Bridge Washington District Staff District Director Reggie & Chuck Porter reggieporter@comcast.net Assistant Director West Gerry & Maxine Alexander gwvt68b@comcast.net Assistant Director East Anna & Wally Wallingford wally@gmail.com District Treasurer Bob & Patty Spencer Bspswae@frontier.com District Membership Coordinator Lynda & Pete Goetz hawksview2@gmail.com District Rider Educator Dennis & Terry Black gwrra.wa.district.edu@gmail.com District Assistant Rider Educator Tom & Santana Denny District Leadership Trainer Roy & Pearl McKenzie Rprungdom.58@gmail.com District Motor Awareness Vic Parr District COY/IOY Coordinator Ted & Debbie Moore coy@gwrra-wa.org District Couple of the Year Ron & Violet Urquhart District Web Master John & Barb Smith allabout@frontier.com District Ambassador East Gary & Diana Domas gadomas@charter.net District Ambassador West Judy & Jerry Thompson jernjud@gmail.com District Newsletter Editor Vendor Coordinators Lisa Pearson Greg & Wanda Vancamp wadistrictnewsletter@gmail.com gwvc@wildblue.net Washington Chapter M Chapter Director Sherre & Arlie Holden sherreholden@hotmail.com Assistant Chapter Director Darrell & Elaine Gorman Gold.92.har@gmail.com Chapter Rider Educator Mark & Lorraine Epperson wondderman@aol.com Chapter Treasurer Mark Cummings kyboto@hotmail.com Chapter Couple 2015 Chapter Individual 2015 Chapter Membership Enhancement Chapter Phone Tree Donna & Bill Knight bndknight@aol.com Chapter Phone Tree Mary & Dick LaFortune elafortune@msn.com Sunshine Person Mary & Dick LaFortune elafortune@msn.com Chapter Ride Coordinator Chapter WA-M members Chapter Web Master Michael & Michelle Turner michaelturner @gmail.com

6 CRAZY MOUNTAIN RIDE CHAPTER WA-Q Saturday, May 9th, 2015 ***ALL MOTORCYCLES WELCOME*** 8:30 AM Registration begins Start at Eagle leather at S. Tacoma Way in Tacoma, WA Last bike out at 10:00 AM - Be back at Eagle Leather in Tacoma at 3:30PM. 50/50 and Brown Bag Auction. Coffee & Donuts at the start & Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Coffee & Soda at the end. Lots of great gifts. Lots of great stuff in the Brown Bag Auction *** Must be present to win *Rider Co-Rider Chapter / Organization Pre-registration (postmarked by April 30th) $12.50 one-up $15.00 two-up Late registration (May 1st-May 9th) $15.00 one-up _ $20.00 two-up *I ride of my own free will and I will not hold Chapter WA-Q, Eagle Leather or the GWRRA Organization responsible for accident, injury or property loss. * Rider initials Co-rider initials Mail registration to: GWRRA Chapter WA-Q, % Phil Terry, th St Ct E, Spanaway, WA Make checks payable to: GWRRA WA-Q

7 CHAPTER M 20 TH ANNUAL FUN RUN Saturday, May 16, 2015 Applewood Park 105 West 4 th Street Naches, WA Sign up: 0800 to 0900 am Frist Rider out: 0830 am Last Rider out: 0930 am Ride starts & ends at Applewood Park, 105 West 4 th St., Naches, WA Last rider check in is 3 pm Awards will be given out shortly after 3 pm 1 st Place $200 2 nd Place $125 3 rd Place $75 Pre-Registration must be posted marked no later than May 2, 2015 DETACH AND MAIL TO GWRRA CHAPTER WA-M, 513 CEMETERY RD, SUNNYSIDE, WA RIDER CORIDER GWRRA # MAILING ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP CODE PHONE# FUN RUN CARDS: BBQ & HOT WING DINNER: 50/50 TICKETS 1/$10 x = $ $5 x =$ $1 x =$ 3/$25 x = $ I/WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND TO CONFORM AND COMPLY WITH THE GOVERNING OFTHIS EVENT & FUTHER AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS GWRRA AND/OR INDIVIDUALS INVOLED WITH THIS EVENT FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY TO SELF OR PROPERTY BY REASON OF PARTICIPATION OF THIS EVENT. RIDER SIGNATURE CORIDER DATE:

8 l 'l I Benton-Franklin Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Chapter WA-L Desert Spring Fling 2015 May 22nd - May 2 '1' County Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak Street, Kennewick, WA REGISTRATION (PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLITTLY AND LEGIBLY) MAIL TO: GWRRA CHAPTER 'L' P.O. BOX 6361,KENNEWICK,WA Make Checks Payable to: GWRRA - WA- "L"... -Y...:--:- -.. EARLY REGISTRATION before April 30,2014 MLATE REGISTRATION GWRRA Member $20.00 x = $ GWRRA Member $25.00 x = $ Non Member $25.00 x = $ Non Member $30.00 x = $ Children Under 15 FREE x = FREE Children Under 15 FREE x = FREE CAMPING CAMPING Tent per Night $10.00 x = $ Tent per Night $10.00 x = $ RV per Night Water/Electric Only $14.00 x = $ RV per Night Water/Electric Only SUNDAY DINNER $14.00 x = $ SUNDAY DINNER Prime Rib $18.00 x = $ Prime Rib $21.00 x = $ Chicken $14.00 x = $ GRAND TOTAL =$ Tickets Pre-Reg. 50/50 $1.00 x = $ DAY PASS ONLY $10.00 x = $ Grand Prize $1.00 x = $ GRAND TOTAL =$ Name Mailing Address City,State, Zip Code Phone Address Chapter/ Position Membership # Age Direct Miles to Rally GRAND TOTAL =$ **** FREE SATURDAY & SUNDAY BREAKFAST **** Rider Co-Rider I/We the undersigned agree to and will comply with the rules governing this event. I/We further agree to hold harmless GWRRA,its officers and representatives,persons sponsoring this event for loss or injury to property or myself in which I/we may become involved by participating in this event. I/We have read and understand this form. Rider Signature: Member # Date: Co-Rider Signature: Member # Date: Ride Education will be putting on a ROAD Captains course please check on the line if you are interested IiiRV sites will be a first come, first served basis only All Dogs MUST be on a leash - most tent sites have water No Dogs allowed in Buildings and electrical outlets available Except Service Dogs Russ Akers rusty274@charter.net

9 JUNE North of Milton-Freewater, Oregon at the Junior Show Grounds located on Highway 11, mile post 33, 2.4 miles south of the Washington State Line behind Kelly's Restaurant & Lounge. Registration includes: Free camping (shower facilities.) BBQ Friday and Saturday. Chapter "R" Breakfast Saturday and Continental Breakfast Sunday morning. Scenic rides through the Beautiful Blue Mountains. Return lower portion of registration form and payment to Jim Young-311 E 7th - Waitsburg, WA MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: GWRRA CHAPTER "R" QUESTIONS?- CALL J i m Young tiyoung@cenyturylink. net REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 25th 2015 GWRRA MEMBERS, PER PERSON $ X _ # OF People = $ _ CHILDREN AGE 8-15, PER PERSON $20.00 X 7 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER ARE FREE!!! _ # OF People = $ _ NON-GWRRA MEMBERS, PER PERSON $40.00 X --- # OF People = $ _ CHAPTER: CITY: -- - STATE --- ZIP: - TOTAL IN YOUR PARTY:----TOTAL AMOUNT $ -- 1/VVE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS APPLICATION.lrNE HEREBY AGREE TO CONFORM AND COMPLY WITH THE IDEALS GOVERNING THISRALLY AND FURTHER AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE GWRRA CHAPTER R CO-SPONSORING ORGANIZATION, AND ANY PROPERTY OWNER OROWNERS FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY TO SELF OR PROPERTY IN WHICH lrne MAY BECOME INVOLVED BY REASON OF PARTICIPATION IN THE RALLY.lrNE ALSO AGREE TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PROPERTY WHICH lrne KNOWINGLY DAMAGE. RIDER SIGNATURE & GWRRA # DATE CO RIDER SIGNATURE & GWRRA # DATE

10 Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter BC-G (Kamloops) Invites you to Victoria Days 2015 In Beautiful Salmon Arm, British Columbia May 15 18, 2015 ALL MOTORCYCLES WELCOME All New Events Planned: Full Day Escorted Ride on Friday New Riding destinations for Saturday Mini Golf Competition Remote Control Car Races First-timer prize will be awarded BackbyPopulardemand: Swap Meet: bring your good camping and motorcycle-related stuff. (For safety reasons, please no helmets over 3 years old.) Grand Prize and Early-Registration prizes. The Hot Tub will be open! Fun Run, with proceeds going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation Registration form available on BC-G Website at: Salmon Arm Waterslides and RV Park and Best-Western Hotel 1155 Lakeshore Drive 61 10th Street SW

11 Victoria Days 2015 REGISTRATION FORM Presented by GWRRA Chapter BC-G in Beautiful Salmon Arm, BC New Escorted Ride on Friday Swap Meet Saturday. Bring your motorcycle and/or camping items. The BC- G chapter will sell them for you (for a 10% commission) 9:00 11:00 am. (For safety reasons, please no helmets more than 3 years old.) New Destination Rides on Saturday New Mini Golf Competition New Remote-Control Car Race Fun Run Sunday to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. First motorcycle out at 9:00 a.m. Last motorcycle 10:00 am. All motorcycles in by 2:00 pm For more information, please contact: Kirk Elliott: or kandkelliott@shaw.ca Please fill out this form below and mail to Kirk Elliott, 251 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1M2 Rider Address Second/Co-Rider Kathy Shumard City Prov/State Postal or Zip Code Chapter Association Personal Early Registration on or before April 30 th $15.00 per-person x ( ) $ Registration includes: Grand Prize Ticket and Early Registration Ticket On site Registration $20.00 Per-person Camping $20.00 per tent/ tent trailer/ RV per night (All Camping sites have water and power) x ( x ( ) ) nights $ $ Arrival Date: Length of rig: Fun Run $5.00 each x ( ) cards $ Saturday night Dinner; $20.00 each Saturday dinner guaranteed only if Prepaid by April 30 x ( ) meals $ Total Enclosed (cheques payable to GWRRA BC-G) Total: $. White Water Slide & RV Park 1155 Lakeshore Drive next door Best Western Salmon Arm, BC th Street SW Tel: Request GWRRA Rally rooms Additional registration forms available on GWRRA BC-G website: under Events We can t guarantee the weather but we do guarantee the Fun

12 8 th Annual Gold Wing Road Riders Association Proceeds donated to: Faith In Action West Sound ( Saturday - May 30 th, 2015 Run starts/ends at: The Brothers Power Sports st Street - Bremerton, Washington Refreshments 9:00 a.m., First Bike out On-Site Auctions 10:00 a.m., Last Bike out On-site registration: 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Last Bike in $ Gift Certificate Donated by: The Brothers Power Sports Prizes awarded shortly after Must be present to w in 2, 3, 4 wheels! All Makes and Models of Vehicles Welcome Registration Forms can be found online at: Pre-Registration: Rider: $15.00 Co-Rider: $10.00 (post marked by 5/15/2015) On-site Registration: Rider: $20.00 Co-Rider: $ Registration: Rider: Co-Rider: Address: City: Chapter or affiliation: Make checks payable to GWRRA CHAPTER WA-B Please send registration form and entry fees to: GWRRA Chapter WA-B ATTN: June Dutton, 399 NW Oakmont Way, Bremerton, WA State: Telephone Number: Zip: Chapter or affiliation: AGREEMENT I/we the undersigned, agree to comply with the rules governing this event and to hold harmless GWRRA, its officers, representatives and event sponsors for loss or injury to person or property I/we may incur by participating in this event. I/we have read and understand this form. Registrants must sign. Riders Signature: Co-Riders Signature: Total $

13 May 30, 201s Victory Square Park ISO SW IOth St Hermiston,Or. p 0 K E R Cost For more information rao r e g o n h. c o m R u N Rider Co-Rider Extra Hand Reg istration 8 :00 Fi rst o ut 9 :00 Last Out 10 :00 Doughnuts & Coffee Lunch Hot Dogs & Drinks P re s e nt e d by H i g h De s e rt VV i n g O re g o n c h a pt e r H G VV R RA A ll profit goes to t he

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