River City News March, 2018 MISSOURI DISTRICT MEETING TIME & PLACE 2ND Monday 7:00 PM* Golden Corral Zumbehl Rd St. Charles, MO 2018 W2 Dinner at Chili s
2018 Spring Fling Mardi Gras and Beyond Spring Fling is the one event everyone looks forward to, we are all in one hotel and the events abound. Ken, Jan and TEAM Missouri went out of their way to make this another awesome opportunity. See http://mogwrra.org/gwrramow2/photos.htm and mogwrra.mogwrra.org for photos. Chapter W2 had quite a few folks home sick, we hope they are doing well. Seminars were well attended; there were multiple games and other thought provoking entertainment. No one was bored and then the festivities began. Just a few notes, the costumes and skits were fantastic, everyone really thought it was funny when the mourners and Region E coffin came through the door. Sonny was the Master of Music, Ken kept fun going. Carla Heidebur s Mardi Gras costume won First Prize. Marty Hall was presented the Glenn and Carol White District Participation Award. Couple of the Year Basket, we want to thank Sue Beaird and Sue Albee for preparing the baskets and all that contributed. Chapter W2 took home 4 of the baskets, so it was a good evening. The after party went well into the evening and everyone enjoyed the music and a chance to just chill with friends. Next year the theme is going to be Wild Wild West, who knows what that might bring. Moving on to more events, Spring seems to come and go, but it will be here soon. We continue to work together to be able to get some rides prepared, if you have ideas and destinations please tell Don Beaird or one of TEAM W2 so we can review.
We are trying to become a little more capable to put routes together for sharing on our GPS s, hopefully soon. NOTE: Chapter W2 Maintenance Day is April 7th at Jerry Rothermich s house. Come to share your experience, work on your bike or trailer. We have some new trailer owners that need to check and pack their bearings, there will be folks on site to assist. You will need to provide your own supplies, oil, filters and antifreeze also please bring some clean-up supplies to share. (i.e. rags, paper towels, shop towels, etc) Also for those that would like to be a GWRRA Trainer, there will be Instructor Training and Certification Program(ITCP) Training; Wesley United Methodist; 2727 Wesley St. Jefferson City, Mo; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; Missouri District will be providing lunch. Two great dinner rides coming up: March 22: Cannoli's Restaurant; 463 N. Hwy 67, Florissant, MO; N. Hwy 67 & W. Washington St. April 19: Granite City Food & Brewery; 11411 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur Chapter W2, our first Spring Ride if the weather cooperates April 29; Spring Shake Out "Back Roads" Ride ; Meet 12:30PM, Mid-Rivers Burger King ; KSU 12:45PM So as we prepare to travel this year, keep watching your emails and the Chapter Website event page (is updated frequently) as always, you just never know what TEAM W2 is up to. See ya on the road. Thank you all for Making a Difference. Ride Safe and Enjoy Life Bob and Diane Phelps
February s events More Photos on W2 s Web site. http://www.mogwrra.org/gwrramow2/photos.htm
Find us on the web at http://www.mogwrra.org/gwrramow2 Chapter Director - Bob & Diane Phelps Modirect_2011@sbcglobal.net Assistant Chapter Directors - Enrico and Linda DellaCroce lindadellacroce@yahoo.com Rider Coordinator - Jerry Rothermich jrothermich@centurytel.net Treasurer - Marty Hall akamhall@yahoo.com News Letter Editor -John Hofmann jennlhofmann61@gmail.com Web Master-Marty Hall akamhall@yahoo.com Route Coordinators - Don and Sue Beaird d-beaird@sbcglobal.net Route Coordinators - Enrico and Linda DellaCroce lindadellacroce@yahoo.com Goodie Shop: Sher Hudson brad-sherida@charter.net Membership Enhancement Coordinator - Pat Neff PAN52@att.net Happy Birthday Stan Malawey 16th Norm Riekena 21st Pat Neff 25th Mona Malawey 27 Anniversaries None Thoughts And Prayers To our Chapter Members with aches, pains, and illnesses :) Our Troops
10 Spring Motorcycle Hazards and How to Address Them Posted on March 23, 2012 by lizjansen by Liz Jansen Spring weather is bringing motorcycles out of hibernation. That doesn t mean people will notice you. Be alert to these unique hazards, especially during those first rides of the season. 1. Automobile drivers. They haven t had to share the road with you for 4 months. Add to that general inattentiveness and distractions and it s a recipe for trouble. Give yourself plenty of space, watch other drivers closely and make yourself as visible as possible. Assume you re invisible. 2. Spring fever. There s nothing like those first few rides. Remember, you have the whole season ahead of you take your time, take it easy and get used to riding again. 3. Sand, salt, grit on the road. Road crews clean up as quickly as possible but be prepared for sand especially on corners and intersections. You don t want to discover it when you re leaned over in a curve or trying to stop at an intersection or behind a bus! 4. Rusty skills. You likely haven t done much riding in the past 4 months. Muscle memory fades with inactivity and you may not have the same instinctual reactions even if you ve been riding for many years. Practice in a parking lot before heading out into traffic. 5. Motorcycle one that s not ready to go. If you ve done the proper winter maintenance, it should be in good shape. Before you take it out though, check cables, fluid levels, tires, tire pressure, loose parts
6. Weather. Early spring can mean unpredictable weather that can suddenly cool off significantly. Wear correct gear and be cognizant of the effects of cold. It can bring on fatigue insidiously, reduce your reaction time and ability to physically respond. 7. Frost heaves, potholes. Winter in northern climes can be brutal on roads. Watch for heaves, holes and broken edges in the pavement. 8. Your physical fitness. As wonderful as it feels to be out in the wind, riding is taxing physically. Being rested and fit offers a more enjoyable and safer ride. 9. Animals the four-legged variety. They start moving around in spring too and seem to appear out of nowhere often with young in tow. 10.Other motorcycle riders. Whether they re experienced or not and there are more inexperienced riders out there than ever they too have spring fever, rusty skills and have to be prepared for all the same hazards as you do. This takes on even greater importance when you re riding with a group i.e. any more than one person. Bonus: Plan and book a skills refresher course under the guidance of experienced instructors. It s wise to refresh annually, whether it s an off -road course, at the track or at another recognized course it can save your life. And it s fun! Ride safe and enjoy life. Jerry Rothermich Chapter W2 Rider Educator
From our District MEP Hello everyone, First JP & I want to thank all of you for coming to Spring Fling and making our job so enjoyable. I know we had a blast and we hope you did too. Please pass on our CONGRATULATIONS to our new District Couple and Individual of the Year, Noraleen & Gary Hord MO-G, and Tim McShane MO-B2, and to all the event winners, you truly know how to have fun and make Missouri Shine. Ken has already sent out a list of the event winners, but just in case here it is again: Costume : Chapter - 1st "IL-District, 2nd, MO-B Couple - 1st, Sonny & Lisa Gales, IL-Q; 2nd, BC & Sheryl Coleman, MO-B; 3rd Jim & Rosa Carrino IL-T Female - 1st Carla Heidebur, MO-W2; 2nd Lisa Gales IL-Q; 3rd Connie Booker IL-E Male - 1st BC Coleman MO-B, 2nd Sonny Gales IL-Q, 3rd Virgil Booker IL-E Skit: 1st MO-I, 2nd MO-O, 3rd IL-E Centerpieces: 1st MO-I, 2nd MO-Z, 3rd MO-B2 Our Branson Rally "Winging the Ozarks" is just around the corner, and I know Ken and Jan have put a lot of time and effort in making sure we all have a good time, so if you haven't decided to attend this year, think about it again; you won't want to miss it! JP & I also want to thank you for the extra effort you've put into on working the ARLs, it is very much appreciated. National: Dan & Mary Costello (SW Territory POCs at National) said to thank you all for having patience in regards to GWRRA updating their website to include the new changes that have been implemented, he has his fingers crossed that it will be completed soon. Chapter Fun: Thank goodness good riding weather is around the corner, with that in mind here are some locations within Missouri your chapter might want to check out this month, take a ride and/or just meet and enjoy time together. And lets not forget St Paddy's Day Celebrations throughout the state. Check on the web for specific directions and information. St Louis: Home & Garden Show, 8-11 Mar 18, America's Convention Center St Charles: St Charles Boat Show, 11 Mar 18, St Charles Convention Center Kansas City: Greater Kansas City Home Show, 23-25 Mar 18, Kansas City Convention Center Sedalia: Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site (Missouri State Parks) Cave cooled Hotel Rooms Maryvillle: The Candy Box/Little Farm House Candies Store, Main St Downtown (Since 1954) Patton: Southeast Missouri Lawnmower Racing, Patton Saddle Club Race Track JP & Jana Wicks MO-Dist MEC (573-581-4024 jwshamonwing@charter.net
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