Gold Wing Road Riders Association

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1 Region E Chapter O February 18, 2016 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Officers & Staff Directors Bob & Charlotte Lake rlake4@cox.net Assistant Directors John & Cheryl Papson cornhuskerjohn@yahoo.com Treasurer Nancy Drawbaugh jdrawbaugh@msn.com Historian/Photographer Janita Stegner gjpolaris@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Jim Drawbaugh jdrawbaugh@msn.com Web Page Editor John Papson cornhuskerjohn@yahoo.com Membership Enhancement Coordinator Nancy James billnan@centurylink.com Sunshine Lady Vee Mundy dougandvee@gmail.com Couple of the Year 2016 John & Cheryl Papson We have our monthly meeting second Saturday of the month at the Garden Café in Rockbrook Village. 108 th Center. Breakfast & 8 a.m., meeting at 9 a.m. Come join us for a gathering of Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge!

2 Birthdays & Anniversaries February Birthdays February Anniversary s Kathy Rice Feb 03 Mark & Pam Burwell Feb 14 Sonya Crowl Feb 08 Al & Marlene Wilson Feb 28 Pam Burwell Feb 23 March Birthdays March Anniversary s Mike Albers Mar 10 None Ed Hatter Mar 17 Charlotte Lake Mar 21 Greg Nathan Mar 21 What s Happening in Chapter O From the Directors Desk Bob & Charlotte Lake Chapter "O" Directors This has been an active period for the Chapter, which is what we want it to be. We started off with the Nebraska Motorcycle Safety Training (NMST) seminar session on Thursday, January 14 th. Two

3 GWRRA Rider Ed seminars were presented; Motorcycling for the Mature Rider (MMR) and Riding with New or Inexperienced Riders (RNIR). Seven Chapter O members attended that session. Next was a Dinner Ride to Famous Dave s in Bellevue on January 16 th. That was a lot of fun with ten Chapter O members attending. Charlotte and I attended the IL District Winter Warm Up on January 22 nd -23 rd, where we assisted in judging the talent show, which was fun. After looking at the pictures of the folks on the Dominican Republic trip enjoying the beach and the warm weather makes us wish riding season is here now. It is, if you have snow tires on your bike maybe chains also. February is shaping up as a busy month. Bill and Nancy have already hosted a pot-luck Super Bowl party on February 7 th. Charlotte and I visited with Pete and Laura Winter in Minneapolis that weekend and International Motorcycle Show (IMS) at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Charlotte and Laura went shopping which they found to be more interesting for some reason. As a result we were returning home on Super Bowl Sunday and were unable to attend. Congratulations to the Denver Broncos! Woo Hoo! No matter how hard we tried the URAL would not get up and go. NFL Superbowl 50 Champions! We ve attended two GWRRA Rider Ed seminars ( Dealing with Different Elements and Riding in the Heat ) that I presented at NMST on February 11 th and we ve had our monthly Get-Together on Saturday, February 13. The next event is the District winter activity CabinFever, in Norfolk, NE on the 20 th. I hope everyone is planning to attend that fun activity. For those needing Co-Rider Seminar (CRS) and the Motorist Awareness (MA) seminar to move up in levels or remain current, this is a great opportunity to get them. There will also be informative and interesting Leadership Training and Membership Enhancement seminars offered also. These count toward Chapter of the Year, so please attend if you can. Remember, if you keep thinking of riding and the snow will melt faster. We still have a fairly open calendar in which members can sign up for Dinner Rides, Rides, Events and more. The only thing holding us back is our imagination. The fifty-fifty winners at the February Get-Together were: $20.00 Bob and Charlotte Lake $17.00 Bill and Nancy James $13.00 Doug Rice Our next Get-Together will occur on March 12 th. We ve been asked to be out of the room before 10:00 AM because they have a booking at 10:00 AM. We ll keep the get-together short and if you want to get there and eat a little early that would help. We are also looking at moving the get-together to the Lincoln area every once in a while so please stand by on that. Thanks! Bob and Charlotte

4 Membership Enhancement Coordinator Nancy James NE-O MEC article We are two months into the new year and participation at meeting and social functions is going well. What more can we do to increase the "FUN"? We are looking for new ideas for rides - both day rides and overnight rides. I'm pretty sure some of you know of great areas where we can go. It might be that ride or event you have always wanted to go to and are thinking others might also enjoy. We are not limited to the number of rides or events each month. Not everyone can do everything but the more opportunities we have the more FUN we can have. How about sharing those ideas? You don't need to do all the planning [if you don't want] to make it happen. There are others available to help you with YOUR ride/event, but first we need to have those new and great ideas. It might be a flea market, a ball game, park, picnic or cultural event - the sky is the limit! We need your input as this is YOUR chapter. Please share some ideas with me, Bob or John and we will do our best to make sure your idea happens the way you want it. Remember: The more ideas - the more FUN! Nancy James NE-O and District Membership Enhancement Coordinator Education Bill and I believe this program is helpful for ALL members. It helps everyone get more out of their experience in GWRRA. Please think about taking this class. I know many of you have taken it in the past but there is a new, updated OCP that has some of the latest information. GWRRA is making some changes and this is a good way to learn about some of them. The Officer Certification Program [OCP] is 1 -day program for all members explaining what GWRRA is about and how it is structured.

5 OCP is an in-depth look at the function of GWRRA. It also explains the officer positions at all levels and what is required of those positions. Additionally, it will discuss appointment of officers, memorandum of agreement, how a GWRRA chapter is different than a club and much more. It is suggested that officers take OCP within their first six months of office. It is not mandatory but it really does explain and help a lot. Nancy and I are OCP certified trainers and have presented many of these. Let us know if you are interested. I know we are looking at giving an OCP in the fall here in the Omaha area that you could take. OCP is also available online by contacting us for the logons and procedures. The classroom interaction seems more beneficial and questions can be answered right away. On March 12 - OCP in MN. On March 13 - OCP in IA. See all information below. Please get the word out. Officer Certification Program (OCP) March 12, :00 am 5:00 pm District 9 Hours Come join us for the updated Officer Certification Program. Alternate contact Dean Kittleson firekit@msn.com View Map Gander Mountain16861 Kenyon Ave.Lakeville, MN Please register with the contact person for this event. Amy Peterson amy@realtoramy.com Officer Certification Program March 13, :00 am 5:30 pm District 9 Hours 30 Minutes Iowa District is sponsoring an in person Officer Certification Program. Lunch will be provided View Map State Bank of Toledo Meeting Room104 S. BroadwayToledo, IA Please register with the contact person for this event. Roxanne Oder roxy50421@hotmail.com

6 Bill and Nancy James Region E Leadership Trainers E: billnan@centurylink.net H: Rust Noun: any growth, habit, influence, or agency tending to injure, deteriorate, or impair the mind, character, abilities, usefulness, etc. Verb: to deteriorate or become impaired, as through inaction or disuse This doesn t sound good, either way. We say we re rusty when our reactions, response times and/or ability to perform a designated task are not up to par. Can you think of anything this may pertain to in the world of motorcycling? How about when a long absence is incurred; like winter! When we haven t performed a task for some time, the first time or first few times we do it can yield performance not up to the standard we are accustomed to. When we haven t thrown a leg over the saddle all winter and finally get to ride we are RUSTY. Can this be fixed? Absolutely, and we have the tool to do it. It is called Parking Lot Practice. This is a low key practice session designed to help restore our skills from that of Rusty to how riding tasks were performed before the winter hiatus. This is a good thing and we are going to do this at the end of March or beginning of April depending upon the weather, of course. Tattoo What is de Plan? The plan is to hold a day of Parking Lot Practice (PLP) Sessions, for both two wheelers and three wheelers and also four wheelers! What s that you say; FOUR WHEELERS? The PLP is the only riding practice activity where motorcycles with add on kits may participate. So if your iron steed is equipped with a Voyager or Tow-Pac add-on kit you are welcomed and encouraged to participate. The four wheelers and three wheelers will participate during the same session and the two wheelers will be separate. Details please: What: Parking Lot Practice (PLP) When: March 26, 2016 // backup date is April 2, & 4 Wheelers 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM 2 Wheelers 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Where: Sarpy County Law Enforcement Center (County Jail) 1208 Golden Gate Dr., at the corner of SH 370 and South 84 th St. in Papillion.

7 We plan to have a Chili lunch between sessions. We will provide the chili, bread, chips, coffee and water and are asking for a $5.00 donation to cover costs. Any money left over will be donated to the chapter. If you d like to bring cookies or another desserty dish to share that would be great. Now what we need to know is will you be there? Please respond by the March Get- Together so we can start rolling the ball. Bob and Charlotte Ghost Rider The Pattern Is Full! Who remembers the term Ghost Rider and what kind of vehicle it referred to? Everyone does I m sure as we also immediately start humming the tune Danger Zone. Tom Cruise did ride a motorcycle in that movie, as he has in many of his movies, and true to form, there were some pieces of protective gear missing from his ensemble. As safety conscious riders we wouldn t forget items like a helmet or gloves but it works for the big screen. One of the things we do want to do is to be ready. Maverick was ready for his encounter with the pseudo-migs (they were actually our aircraft painted to look like MIGs) by receiving training at the premier Fighter school TOP GUN. Well maybe there isn t a possibility of being shot down on our Wings and chasing someone else to do so would be considered road rage, but we can still prepare ourselves for the riding season by brushing up on technique. We are planning to do just that and I hope everyone will take advantage of the Parking Lot Practices we have planned for April 2 nd and if needed April 3 rd. We will do this at the NMST range in front of the Sarpy County Law Enforcement Center (County Jail). We will hold one session in the morning and one in the afternoon. One will be for twowheelers and the other for three-wheelers. Please plan on coming out to get the rust off during this event. Sign-ups will occur during the March Get-Together or you can me at any time. Safety is important! It saves lives and helps us keep riding! Ghost Rider Phantom Rider Educator Here are two great opportunities to help your fellow Chapter Members; Rider Educator and Parking Lot Practice Facilitator. Rider Educator: The Chapter needs to fill the Rider Educator vacancy. Ghost Rider is busy doing other things and can t devote support to this important task. Being Rider Educator is extremely important and essential to the Chapter. It is also immensely satisfying. You don t have to be a Seminar Presenter or a Rider Course Instructor although that helps. What the job requires is that you give a brief talk to the Chapter at each Get-Together and coordinate Rider Ed activities such as seminars, riding courses and such through the District Educator, Mark Burwell. A simple monthly report is

8 submitted to the District Educator and the Chapter of the Year Coordinator. Please give filling this important position serious consideration. Thanks. Parking Lot Practice (PLP) Facilitator: To begin, this is not a Rider Course Instructor. The PLP Facilitator organizes and conducts one or more PLPs during the riding season. No coaching or instruction is involved just reading the requirements for each exercise and monitoring the range (riding area) for safety. The training consists of a three hour session conducted by the District Educator and a PLP. This is fun and doesn t take much time. Please consider this position for your Chapter mates. Thanks. Nebraska Motorcycle Safety Training (NMST) Presents Motorcycling Is Fun FREE Seminar Series for 2016 Learn more about the details of riding and how to extend your riding abilities through these seminars. NMST continues our free and informative motorcycling safety community outreach program for These seminars provide information on riding a motorcycle for both the rider and the co-rider. During this seminar series we will cover numerous topics concerning riding techniques and risk management. Some months will include two seminars (S1 and S2). The seminars are free and all are welcome to attend. Riders and non-riders can to benefit from this information. Come out and learn a little more about riding or just enjoy the camaraderie and discussion of other riders and co-riders. The seminars will be held monthly at the Sarpy County Law Enforcement Center Motorcycle Safety Classroom (1 st floor, southwest corner) on the second Thursday of the month (except as noted). Seminars begin at 7:00 PM and end not later than 9:00 PM. Since our classroom space is limited, please contact our registrar, Pam ( ), and let her know if you will be attending. Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Month Day Description Jan 14 S1 - Motorcycling for Mature Riders S2 Riding with New or Inexperienced Riders Feb 11 S1 Dealing with Different Elements S2 Riding in the Heat Mar 10 MSF - Intersection Apr 14 S1 Going, Going, Gone S2 - Trailering May 12 Night Riding Jun 9 Running Mountains, Hills, and Curves Jul 14 MSF Street Smart Rider Perception Aug N/A No Seminars are scheduled Sep 15 S1 Helmet Myths S2 High Side Scenarios. Oct 13 S1 Motorman Paladino Ride Like a Pro IV S2 Motorman Paladino Deal s Gap Nov 10 TBD September Seminar will be held on the 3 rd Thursday. Visit us at

9 From Our Members Extra, Extra Read All About It Breaking News This just in straight from Punxsatawney, PA from the infamous and notorious forecaster of weather Punxsatawney Phil our favorite Ground Hog. ****************************************************************************** Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye Now, this Second Day of February, Two Thousand and Sixteen, the One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Trek of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of All Prognosticators, was awakened from his borrow to the cheers of his thousands of faithful followers. In Groundhogese, he directed the President and the Inner Circle to the precise prediction Scroll, which translated reads: The inner circle goes to great ends To keep me abreast of latest trends Down in my burrow I never get bored Riding on my hover board And I sure have fun flying my drone But weather forecasting is my comfort zone Is this current warm weather more than a trend? Per chance this winter has come to an end? There is no shadow to be cast, An early Spring is my forecast! *************************************************************

10 Phil has stuck a fork in winter so it is now OK to go out to the garage and break out the oil changing tools. You may want to wait on the hose, soap and bucket a little while longer or at least until the snow melts. Should be any day now! By Line: Clark Kent and Lois Lane ======================================================= GOOD NEWS! For those going to Glacier N.P. this fall, very little road construction. The following is from the parks. I ed them and this is their response. Hi Doug, While road construction is continuing in summer of 2016, it is focused around the St. Mary Visitor Center and there will not be any gravel sections along the length of the road. Comparatively speaking, the work this year is minimal, and all the alpine sections have been completed. Please let me know if you have further questions. Amanda Wilson Visitor Services Assistant Glacier National Park nps.gov/glac facebook.com/glaciernps twitter ======================================================== For those that are interested here is a list of short videos on Glacier and things to see. Doug Custers Last Stand, Little Big Horn battlefield, near Billings.

11 ,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5337d2121e3281d1:0x c1c22e3a9?hl=en-us Scenic Loops to enjoy while at Wing Ding Below is the fourth of eight scenic loops we can ride in the Billings, MT, area and vicinity. Wing Ding 38 Billings MT :Custer s Last Loop

12 Riding in Bad Weather Quiz The thrill of the open air and road means more exposure to changing weather. Test your knowledge of riding in challenging conditions. 1. Tires with this label are typically less tacky and should be avoided if you plan to do a lot of riding in wet weather. A. All-weather B. Long lasting C. Street D. Tubeless 2. Which of the following can be very slick when wet? A. Metal covers B. Bridge gratings C. Train tracks D. All of the above 3. What is the best precaution you can take when riding your motorcycle on a hot summer day? A. Use sunscreen B. Dress in light layers C. Under inflate your tires D. Stay hydrated 4. When is it recommended that you complete your turns while riding in the rain? A. Before you accelerate B. After you accelerate C. While you accelerate D. Whenever you want

13 5. When should you be most cautious while riding in a rainstorm because of the oil and dirt mixing with the water? A. When it first starts B. After the first 5 minutes C. After the first 10 minutes D. 5 minutes after it s over 6. Following the tire tracks left by cars can help prevent what when riding in the rain? A. Spin out B. Cross-winds C. Hydroplaning D. Poor visibility 7. Where do you want to keep your motorcycle positioned when riding in strong crosswinds? A. On the opposite side of the lane that the wind is coming from B. On the same side of the lane that the wind is coming from C. In the middle of the lane, no matter where the wind is coming from D. It doesn t matter 8. When crossing slick patches of ice, which of the following is something you might not want to do? A. Keep the clutch lever squeezed B. Avoid leaning C. Tap your brakes repeatedly D. Use your feet as outriggers as needed 9. Which of these braking techniques is recommended in wet conditions? A. Use both brakes but apply lighter pressure to the front than normal B. Use both brakes but apply lighter pressure to the back than normal C. Brake the same as you would in dry conditions D. None of the above 10. Why is recommended that you gently tap your brakes every so often while riding in the rain?

14 A. To make sure they are still working B. To warn others about road conditions C. To prevent hydroplaning D. To clean rotors of water and dirt Answers at the bottom of the newsletter Calendar of Events ~ February 2016 ~ Feb 20, 2016~ Cabin Fever, Norfolk NE. Check out the District website for more information What does this represent? Cabin fever, of course, and it s getting close. I hope you ve all marked your calendars for February 20 th, 2016, so you can attend this great event. We will be enjoying each other s company, GWRRA camaraderie, and also some great training. There will be Rider Ed seminars, Leadership Training and also Membership Enhancement seminars. Not only that, there will be MFA CPR and FA training to cap it off. Rider Ed Levels 3 and 4 require these courses an it s a good time to pick these up. Send in your registrations now. The hotel is the Norfolk, NE Lodge &Suites. Norfolk Lodge & Suites 4200 Norfolk Avenue Norfolk Nebraska Please go to the NE-SD website/newsletter for the flyer - ===================================================== Mar 10, Thu ~ 7-8pm - Rider ED Training - MSF - Intersection Please contact Pam to secure a seat as usual (pmarek@sarpy.com /

15 Mar 12, Sat ~ Chapter meeting at the Garden Café located in the Rockbrook Village Shopping Center. Meet us for Breakfast at 8am and join us for our meeting at 9am. Mar 18, Fri ~ Dinner Ride Gary & Janita Stegner 5 PM. Top of the World. Mar 19, Sat ~ Dinner Ride Greg & Pam Nathan 6 pm. Round the Bend Steakhouse Mar 26, backup Apr 2, ~ Parking Lot Practice (PLP) 3 & 4 Wheelers 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM 2 Wheelers 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sarpy County Law Enforcement Center (County Jail) 1208 Golden Gate Dr., at the corner of SH 370 and South 84 th St. in Papillion. We plan to have a Chili lunch between sessions. We will provide the chili, bread, chips, coffee and water and are asking for a $5.00 donation to cover costs. Any money left over will be donated to the chapter. If you d like to bring cookies or another dessert dish to share that would be great. Now what we need to know is will you be there? Please respond by the March Get- Together so we can start rolling the ball. Bob and Charlotte Aug 25 ~ District Rally, Wall SD. Check out the District website for more information Wall, SD - Main Attraction Wall Drug Wall Drug is what makes Wall, SD a MUST travel stop on I-90 as you travel through South Dakota. Not only is it situated such that you will need a break, but there is much to do once you get there. Wall, SD is also the destination for all NE-SD District members and also members from every district over the last week in August. This is when and where the NE-SD District Rally will be held. Not only will the rally be fun because there is lots to do, Wall Drug, Badlands National Monument, and more, but we can renew annual acquaintances and have fun making new friends. This year will be a banner year. If that wasn t enough, after the NE-SD District Rally ends Wing Ding 38 begins a couple of days later. Wow, two whole weeks and it is in our back yard! Please plan on attending the NE-SD District Rally and also WD 38 this year. It is guaranteed to be talked about for long afterwards. Paste this url into your browser to virtually enjoy the Wall Drug experience:

16 Other things to do and see in nearby South Dakota include: National Park Badlands Southwestern, SD The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today. National Memorial Mount Rushmore Keystone, SD Mount Rushmore National Memorial is visited by nearly three million people each year that come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and learn about the birth, growth, development and preservation of the country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share. National Historic Site Minuteman Missile Southwestern, SD The Cold War was the defining historical era of the last half of the 20th century. It led to fear, panic, and distrust symbolized by a nuclear arms race between the United States and Soviet Union. The Minuteman Missile was an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. It held the power to destroy civilization, but acted as a nuclear deterrent which maintained peace and prevented war.

17 And so much more! Please check out this site to learn more: ****************************************************************************************** Aug 31 Sept 3, Wing Ding Billings Mt. ********************************************************************************** For more information and flyers, visit the Chapter 'O' Website at District NE/SD Website at Region 'E' Website at ****************************************************************************************** If you know of anything that is going to happen in the future, please Bob rlake4@cox.net. The more we know, the more will go. So let s keep everyone in the loop. Keep an eye on the Web site happenings page for ice cream and dinner runs. ================================================================= If you went on a nice trip or read a nice article, me a summary of it to share with the chapter. We are always looking for the next adventure. Thanks: Jim Drawbaugh (Editor).

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