December Not a member of GWRRA? for a free trial membership

Transcription

1 Chapter N Staff Directors Eileen & Tim Guile (518) Assistant Directors Steve & Katy Nutting Chapter Ride Coordinators and Couple of the Year Peter & Linda Pileggi Treasurer Donna Cork MEC Katy & Steve Nutting Rider Educators Bob & Kelley Brown Newsletter Editors Gary & Donna Cork Sunshine Katy Nutting Webmasters & ChOY Coordinators Peter & Marielle St-Amour December 2018 Not a member of GWRRA? for a free trial membership Chapter N s Gathering Time and Place Chapter N meets at the Malta Diner in Malta, NY, on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The next Chapter Gathering will be on January 23, President Anita Alkire NY District Staff NY District Staff Contact Info Directors Ted & Janice Zamorski Assistant Directors Alex & Natalie Borrero Treasurer Donna Cork Educators Cliff & Nancy Schaal MEC Trish & Jim Thayer University Coordinators Eileen & Tim Guile Webmasters Clark & Linda Clemens CPR/First Aid Keith & Elaine Price Newsletter Editors Gary & Donna Cork Dash for Cash Coordinators Gary & Donna Cork Chapter L Has the Traveling Plaque!! Check out our webpage at Chapter N Dash for Cash Status: 58 points District Ride Coordinator Open at this time Couple of the Year Mark & Brenda Peterson Couple of the Year Coordinators Coming in January 1

2 We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you were able to catch some of the great deals starting Thanksgiving Day. We went down to my son s place for dinner (his first try and everything was delish except the turkey, which didn t get cooked - the charcoal grill needs wind for the turkey to cook and there was none). We came back to the house and two of his sons and one grandson came over for pie (Amy was with his other grandson who was sick). Very nice day. Strangest thing I had put on a list to call Hank & Barbara Nachbar and Bob Brown because we had not seen them for sometime, AND they showed up at our October gathering. So, I see how it works, if you don t show up I will put you on my list to call and check on and you will be at the next gathering. Bob had been busy at work and Barb had had spinal surgery in August and is now doing much better. We had a great October meeting with 20 in attendance. Because the Diner is on winter hours we will start our gathering at 6:30pm and the dinner at 5:30pm. We ended the October Gathering with a presentation of Just Add Spice, or "How to Add FUN to the Gatherings." Dottie Benware has stepped down as our Sunshine Lady and Katy Nutting has graciously volunteered to fill her shoes. Kate Ludwig was back in the hospital because she developed an infection in her bone, but is now recovering at home under Nurse Bob s care. Our Chapter dinner was in Amsterdam (to accommodate our members from the south and west), at the Rustic Loft Pub. It was an excellent place to eat, the waitress was entertaining and the desserts were yummy, and the owner came over and chatted with us. We should go back once our snow birds are back from the warmer climate. Katy Nutting and Linda Pileggi shopped for two families so that they would have a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is the Chapter s way of giving back. We will also buy gifts for two families for Christmas. On December 5 th, there will be a ride-planning meeting for 2019 at 6:30pm at the Nutting s residence (31 Casino Drive, Saratoga Springs). This year was an absolutely terrible riding season, BUT we did a lot of things (sometimes in four wheels) and had a lot of FUN. It seemed that our longer trips Maine, Knoxville and Watertown were rain- free when we were on our trusty steeds. Our Chapter dinners, breakfasts and game nights proved very popular and we will continue for next year. I have been collecting ideas over the year, so I believe we have a head start on an exciting 2019! Let s hope the weather is better! Please come so we have everyone s input, or let me know your ideas at gwrra.nyn.cd@gmail.com. Chapter NY-N's Christmas Party is once again at the Saratoga National Golf Course (thank you, Steve Nutting) on December 16th. Social hour starts at 4:00 pm, and dinner will be served at 5:30pm. The cost will be $30/person and the choice of meal is steak, chicken or fish. Mail your money to Donna Cork, NY-N 2

3 Treasurer, and include your choice of meal(s), by December 10 th. In the Newsletter there is a flyer and additional information. The gift exchange is optional. We hope everyone s Holidays (Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year s) are WONDERFUL!!! Ride safe and have FUN!! Eileen & Tim 3

4 Looking Ahead First and foremost, I would like to thank all of our officers from the District right down to the Chapter level. Without all of your leadership, Rider Ed would be nothing better than whipping a dead horse. On the contrary, Rider Ed in New York is stronger than ever. We have rider course instructors in both trike and two-wheel, and now I have been informed that GWRRA has added a course for those of you with the add-on (Voyager Kit) to your bikes. Here is the good news: we now have three instructors who can present all three of these courses. We have instructors in all areas of the State in CPR-First Aid. Guile is busy training people to present the new modules (I still call them seminars) and she is always looking for new people to step up. As you can see, things are happening in the District, and now it s up to all of you, so here is what I would hope you will all do. Just because your Bike is all tucked away for the winter does not mean that Chapter activity hibernates until the bloom of spring. On the contrary, this should be some of the most active time in your Chapter. You have three months of cold and snow, so how about scheduling a gathering and presenting one or two modules, or a CPR-First Aid class. Have everyone bring a dish to pass (never met a GWRRA member yet who doesn t like to eat) and make a day of it with good friends. This is a great time of the year to start planning the direction the Chapter wants to go for the next riding season. Ice cream rides, all day rides, weekend get-aways, a trip to Wing Ding, there is no limit to what you can do. Do you have a Tech Day at the beginning of your riding season? This is a great time to help each other get their bikes ready to ride. Now I would like to quote the Lottery, If you want to win it, you got to get in it. All the programs in the world will not do any good if no one uses them. It s up to all of you. I would hope that you will need to have name tags at these events for all of the new faces that you, the faithful few, bring with you. If any Chapter need help with planning or putting on an event, my phone is always on and I m only a call away. So how about it, do you feel the pull to take advantage of all GWRRA has to offer? Come on, jump in - the water's fine. Finally, Nancy and I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All the Gear All the Time: Cliff & Nancy Schaal NY-DE cliffschaal@hotmail.com

5 December Birthdays December Anniversaries Hank Dashnaw December 19 None Stanley Korona, Jr. December 24 Peter Weidman December 28 Nancy Adams December 31 5

6 Chuckles... Jokes for your grandchildren: How do you fix a pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch. What do you get when you cross a cantaloupe with Lassie? A melon collie baby. What did the grape say when the elephant stepped on it? It just let out a little whine. What do you call a male deer that is just crazy about a female deer? You call him a doe nut. What does a baby ear of corn call its father? Pop Corn, of course. What do you call a butcher s dance? A meat ball. Oh, here s one The Professional She lay quivering, her head resting against the cool white pillows, relaxed. He leaned above her, smiling, and his voice seemed far away. You re not sorry? he asked softly. She shook her head. Sorry she was glad, so very glad! She had been aghast when he first made the suggestion, yet after she had seen him again and again, she knew he would have his way it was inevitable. Finally, she consented. How well she remembered what followed: knocking timidly on his door and being led in. How they had spoken casually of mundane things, rejecting the thought uppermost in both their minds. How he had been so gentle and so solicitous of her comfort. Then, how he had bent over her, his knee touching hers. Close, then closer. She could feel again his breath on her throat, the warmth of his hands on her cheeks, his whole body striving for accomplishment. And the final ecstatic pang, her reeling senses, the world slipping away and now it was over. Her tooth was out! Ok, one more My Prayer So far today, God, I ve done all right. I haven t gossiped, haven t lost my temper, haven t been greedy, or grumpy, nasty or self-centered. I m really glad about that. But in a few minutes, God, I m going to get out of bed, and then I m going to need a lot of help. Thank you. 6

7 Service to Our Community and Our Country [EDITOR S NOTE:] Since nobody contributed anything for the December newsletter, I am including the following, instead. It is "The American Creed." I would love to see someone's contribution of some personal experiences from their days in the military or as a first responder... Will you be the first? 7

8 Please see these flyers on the following pages: Christmas Party Flyer Advertisers Maryland District Winter Thing Flyer January 3-5 PA District Rally Flyer May Items for Sale Newsletter Ad Invoice (Please print out and offer to Advertisers) ****************** 8

9 458 UNION AVENUE (ST. 9P) SARATOGA SPRINGS. N.Y. SOCIAL HOUR 4:00 PM - DINNER 5:30 PM $30.00 PER PERSON CHOICE OF STEAK, CHICKEN OR SALMON DINNER CASH BAR ALL EVENING Optional Grab Bag Gift Exchange: If you would like to receive a gift, bring a gift. Men bring a man s gift and ladies bring a woman s gift. $15.00 maximum value. SEND CHECK AND DINNER CHOICE(S) (Make checks payable to GWRRA Chapter N) TO DONNA CORK 5 PINE HILL BEND BALLSTON LAKE, NY 12019

10

11 Maryland and Delaware Districts invites you to boldly go where no person has gone before dressed for a galactic meet! The costume contest Friday evening will be judged during the dance. Winner takes home $50 prize and gets their picture posted on the district website for the entire year! Thursday Evening - Ice Cream Social & 50/50 Friday & Saturday - Hospitality Room & Seminars Friday Afternoon - MD/DE District COY Selection Friday Evening - Dance & 50/50 Saturday Afternoon - Matchbox Race Games and Rider-Ed Raffle Saturday Evening - Banquet, Grand Prize raffle & 50/50 Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is Ocean City s finest full-service hotel, located on the beach. Amenities include room service, bellman, live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night, an oceanfront restaurant & nightclub, indoor pool, spa, fitness facility, and a Saturday/Sunday brunch. In-room amenities include: high-speed Internet access, luxury ocean view, microwave, refrigerator, and safe. Luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom oceanfront condos are available through the reservations desk and located immediately adjacent to the hotel. Call before December 21, 2018 to reserve your room! Mention GWRRA MD/DE District WinterThing Event & receive the special WinterThing rates (below). Arrive early; stay late! Event rates are applicable 2 days before and 2 days after the event, based upon availability of rooms! Double/Double $ One BR Condo $ Executive King $ Two BR Condo $ Studio King $ Three BR Condo $ Room rates are per night, based on single or double occupancy. Condo rates are per night, based on 2 persons per bedroom; extra persons are $15.00 per night. Note: Condo services are limited to trash removal and fresh towels. These rates are subject to state & local tax, currently 10.5% and include the $3.00 per room night rebate to GWRRA.

12 WinterThing 2019 Event Registration Form January 3 rd -5 th Rider GWRRA Member # Region Co-Rider GWRRA Member # Guest #1 GWRRA Member # District Chapter Guest #2 GWRRA Member # Title: Address: Registration Fees , Phone: City / Town St / Province Country Zip Please Indicate Special Needs: GWRRA Member. $50.00 $55.00 X = $ [Write In Quantity for Applicable Need(s) below] Non-Member. $55.00 $60.00 X = $ Wheel Chair Access Children (under 6) Registration Free Children (Under 15) Banquet Meal. $25.00 $30.00 X = $ Day Pass $20.00 $25.00 X = $ Other: Day Pass (Sat Only) w/banquet. CPR / First Aid Re-certification $ X = $ $20.00 $30.00 X = $ Shirt Order Deadline 15 December 2018 Order Shirts Online via this link! **Designs and colors are just for display, please see site for actual prices, colors and designs. NOTE: Registrations postmarked before 11/27/2018 will be entered into a $100 drawing!!! Total Payment enclosed Press for Grand Total $ Please Sign Registration Form Make check payable to: GWRRA MD District Mail to: Terry Gardner (MD District Treasurer) 7848 Kings Bench Place Pasadena, MD All registrations should be postmarked by December 15, After that date, please bring your completed registration with you to WinterThing because we ll always have a space for you. Rider Co-Rider Guest#1 Guest#2 Signature Signature Signature Signature I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA and property owners for loss or injury incurred through participation in event activities. NOTE: SEATING FOR THE BANQUET WILL BE BASED ON PRE-REGISTRATION. TO INSURE SEATING WITH YOUR CHAPTER YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER!!!

13 Wyndham Garden York 2000 Loucks Road, York, PA Phone: : Phone - press 0 for Reservations in York, PA Use Code: GWRRA Online: Rate: $109 + tax per night - Includes Hot Breakfast Buffet (Additional Occupancy of 3 or more - $119 + tax/night) GWRRA Moto: Friends for FUN, Safety and Knowledge Wednesday: Advance Rider Course (ARC) Thursday: Road Captain Course - Parking Lot Practice - Talent Show Practice Welcome Party - Entertainment - Bike & Light Show Friday: Side-Car Class - Harley-Davidson Tour - Bike/Trike Games - COY Selection Ice Cream Social - Mascot Parade - Talent Show Saturday: Trike Rider Course (TRC) Medic First Aid Class - PA-B Gathering Bike Blessing - Banquet - Awards All Days: Seminars & Modules - Vendors (Indoor & Outdoor) - Hospitality Room Rides (Guided & Unguided) - Games - Bingo - 50/25/25 Daily Drawings We reserve the right to change the schedule without notice.

14 (Please Print).. PA DISTRICT RALLY REGISTRATION FORM.... (Please Print) RIDER: GWRRA #: CO-RIDER: GWRRA #: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE #: DISTRICT: CHAPTER: 2019 GWRRA POSITION(S) HELD: First PA Rally: _yes or no (circle one) New this year: Rally T-Shirt - see separate sheet to place order by 04/23/2019 I/we agree to hold harmless GWRRA, Co-sponsoring Organizations, and/or any Property Owners for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of, or participation in this event. I/we also agree to assume responsibility for any property I/we knowingly damage. Check ( ) for Sugar-free Dessert Rider s Signature: ( ) Date: Co-Rider s Signature: ( ) Date: Full Registration: Events Thursday, Friday & Saturday except events with an additional fee & rally bar for first 250 registrations Day Pass: $18.00 will be sold on site & is good for all events the day of purchase except: Saturday banquet & events with additional fees list NO FULL REGISTRATIONS OR SATURDAY DAY PASSES with Banquet ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 4, 2019 $100 Cash Drawing for GWRRA Member with a full registration postmarked by 2/28/ must be present to win Discounted Registration postmarked from now - 03/31/2019 Full Registration - GWRRA MEMBERS attending X $ NON-GWRRA MEMBERS attending X $ Full Price Registration postmarked 04/01-05/04/2019 attending X $ attending X $ = $ = $ SATURDAY Only (05/19) - Day Pass with Banquet Postmarked by 05/04/19 attending X $ = $ Welcome Party - Thursday (05/16) - Picnic Buffet Postmarked by 05/04/19 attending X $ 8.00 = $ Road Captain Course - limited class size - 1st paid basis - fee refunded after completion of course - co-riders welcome Must wear - long pants, long sleeved shirt/jacket, full finger gloves, helmet and over the ankle boots Road Captains Course - Date: Thursday (05/16) X $30.00/bike = $ ARC - Side-Car -TRC Course - limited class size - 1st paid basis - fee refunded after completion of course - co-riders welcome Must wear - long pants, long sleeved shirt/jacket, full finger gloves, helmet and over the ankle boots ARC Course - Date: Wednesday (05/15) X $30.00/bike = $ Side-Car Course - Date: Friday (05/17) X $30.00/bike = $ TRC Course - Date: Saturday (05/18) X $30.00/bike = $ Medic First Aid Course - limited class size - 1st paid basis - fee is for your class supplies - no refunds Date: Saturday (05/18) X $25.00/person = $ Harley-Davidson Factory Tour - fully-enclosed shoes required Reservations Due 03/31/ Date: Friday (05/17) 8:30 Factory X $8.00/person = $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: Payable to - $ Banquet Meal on Saturday: Plate will include both - Southern Fried Chicken Breast and Applewood Smoked Ham Send Registration to: Cancellations by Mail or must be received by May 4, No cancellations after May 4th. There will be a $10.00 Handling Fee for all cancellations. No Phone cancellations accepted.

15 FOR SALE BY OWNER Motorcycles - Parts And Accessories

16 GoPro HERO 4 Silver Camera & Accessories Very modest history of use $350 Cash Contact Gary Cork GaryRC4@aol.com (518) (cell) Camera Modes include: Video Photo Multi-shot (permits time-lapse, fast-action shots) Package Includes: Hardshell storage/transport case Dual Battery Charger and cord Extra Battery Assorted other mounts provide:! Flat surface mounting! Curved surface mounting! Vertical mounting! Side mounting! Surfboard mounting Includes "TOUGH-CLAW" Mounting Bracket and others Three Camera Backdoors! Standard backdoor - waterproof protection to 131 feet for underwater or wet/damp shooting conditions! Touch backdoor - Enables access to camera's touch display, with waterproof protection to 10 feet! Skeleton backdoor - Enables enhanced audio capture during low-speed, dry activities. Not waterproof; for use in dry, dirt-free environments only.

17

18 GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER NY-N Northern Lights WEB PAGE/NEWSLETTER AD INVOICE Business Name Contact Person Address: City: State: Zip Code Telephone Number: Date: Please make checks payable to: GWRRA, Chapter NY-N 2018 Ad Prices Business Card Ad ½ Page Ad Full Page Ad $40/year $60/year $120/year Please Send Payment to: Donna Cork, Chapter NY-N Treasurer 5 Pine Hill Bend Ballston Lake, N.Y Any questions or problems with the above, please contact Donna at Thank you for your support!