GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION FRIENDS for FUN, SAFETY & KNOWLEDGE CHAPTER FL1-V COASTAL CRUISERS OCTOBER 2017 Issue 6 Next Monthly Gathering NOVEMBER 19, 2017 OPEN GRILL CAFÉ 9865 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246 8:30 am to eat 9:00 am to meet Inside this issue: ACD Corner Rider Education GWRRA Event Calendar Powersports Cycle Ad 2 3 5 6 Kathy;s Corner 7 News From the District Calendar of Events 9 10 Hello follow Coastal Cruisers, your Chapter Team is trying hard to come up with ideas of events to put on the calendar, we need members to let us know of places or events they would like to see on the calendar. If you have any ideas please Email me at Cdfl1v@gmail.com and I will bring them to the next planning meeting. Now on November 11, 2017 Chapter FL1-M is having a 35 th Chapter Anniversary Celebration and I like to get a group together to ride down and attend this event, so if you would like to go let me know. This event will be catered with a sit-down dinner and the costs is $ 15:00 dollars a person, it will be held in a indoors air-conditioned building and held rain or shine. They would like a head count by October 31, 2017 so let me know by October 30, 2017. This event will be held at the Honeywell s Minnreg Building 6340 126 th avenue, Largo, Florida. On October 7, 2017 7 members enjoyed a great ride, we attended the Wreaths Across America Fundraiser put on by the Black Creek Chapter of Abate. We started the day by meeting at Golden Corral on Blanding Blvd in Orange Park for breakfast and then on to the VFW in Middleburg to sign and start the ride. From there we made four other stop before returning to Middleburg, stop were in Starke, Keystone Heights, Palatka and Green Cove Springs. Then the group went to dinner at Miller Ale House in Orange Park, what a great way to spend the day with friends. Your Chapter Directors George & Susan Bird CD Corner Director of GWRRA Ray & Sandi Garris Deputy Directors East Bob & Nan Shrader Region A Senior Directors Jim & Sue Jackson Senior District Directors Bill & Gina Berry Assistant District Directors Geno & Kathie Jette District Leadership Trainers Norm & Maggie Van Dame Senior District Rider Educators Rick & Pam Northrop Assistant Rider Educators/ District Webmaster Scott & Kathy Kelly District Treasurer/ CHoY Coordinator Pat Van Lengen District COY Rick & Jan Meredith Chapter Directors: George & Susan Bird Phone: (904) 307-6453 Email: CDFL1V@gmail.com fl1v.gwrra-regiona.org
Chapter Directors George & Susan Bird Asst. Chapter Directors Gary & Linda Lynn Treasurer Kathy Kelly ACD CORNER Fall is upon us and it s time to get in some serious riding. The weather is changing to make for a more comfortable ride and enjoy the fall scenes and comradery of your fellow members and riders. 6 members came out to plan the October and November ride and activity calendar. Chapter members are encouraged and welcome to attend and assist in the planning of events for the enjoyment of the whole chapter. 2 members attended the FL1-X monthly gathering. Membership Enhancement OPEN Motorist Awareness OPEN Rider Educator/ Webmaster Scott Kelly Goodie Sales Lacy Hayes 7 members came out to ride in the Wreaths Across America Fundraiser (Poker Run) on Saturday October 7 th. Everyone had a great time enjoying the ride and comradery of our Abate hosts. We sold several books of Goldwing raffle tickets along the way. 4 members and 2 guests met at Carmines for dinner. It was a very enjoyable evening with good food, friends, and conversation. 2 members enjoyed Friday Night Bike Night at Brusters Ice Cream Parlor. It was a beautiful night for the ride and ice cream. Your Chapter still has and needs volunteers for the following staff positions: Member Enhancement Ways and Means (50/25/25) Newsletter Editor Cindy Bird Ways & Means/ 50-25-25 OPEN Sunshine Coordinator Cindy Bird Remember our motto: Ride Safe, Ride Alert, and have FUN. Gary and Linda Lynn FL1-V Assistant Chapter Directors Certified Master Tour Riders 10245 and 10246 LYNLIN@BELLSOUTH.NET (H) 904-389-9696 (C) 904-228-8181 Page 2
Rider Ed Issue 6 I wanted to continue going over the levels program as some have questions about the whole thing. First there are only four levels and this month starts Level III. Next month I ll go over the last one Level IV. There have been some changes and additions to Level Three and Four so I will try to keep them short as not to bore you with long write-ups. OUR SLOGAN: Safety Is for Life OUR MISSION: To Save Lives through Quality, World Class Education (All of these levels along with full description and sign-up forms are located on FL1-V website http://www.fl1v.gwrra-regiona.org/ridered.html) Level III of the Rider Education Levels Program represents "Safety by Preparedness". Level III of the Rider Education Levels Program represents the commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to be prepared in the event of an accident to give aid and possibly save lives. This is achieved by becoming knowledgeable in First Aid or CPR through training and by carrying a first aid kit on their motorcycle at all times. It would be wonderful if we could achieve the coveted goal of zero accidents; however, we know realistically, accidents will happen. Because of this, it is important to be fully prepared to lend aid to unfortunate accident victims. It is important to always be prepared to save a life. Level III of the Rider Education Levels Program was developed to deal with such circumstances by recognizing and encouraging proper First Aid or CPR training. CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) has been used to save many lives. Being trained to render CPR or First Aid is a tremendous asset to those the Rider Education Levels Program participant will come in contact with daily. Attendance of a Motorist Awareness Seminar at this level exposes the Member to our program to improve awareness of all road users to the presence of motorcycle, trike, and sidecar enthusiasts. When interfacing with the public in the future, the Level III Rider or Co-Rider can inform them about what we have available to help others share the road with us. GWRRA University Trainers certified in Rider Education are authorized to present Motorist Awareness Seminars. Rider Ed Continued on Next Page. Page 3
Rider Ed (cont) Rider Requirements: Be a current GWRRA Member. Be enrolled and current in Level II of the Rider Education Levels Program, having completed a formal approved on-bike Rider Course within the past three years. Maintain current First Aid, CPR or MEDIC First Aid certifications. Carry a First Aid kit on the motorcycle. Complete a GWRRA Motorist Awareness Seminar (recertification of this seminar is not required). Submit a completed Rider Education Program Levels Application Form (Form N.7), along with optional patch fee to a GWRRA Educator or Operations Officer for verification. Co-Rider Requirements: Be a current GWRRA Member. Be enrolled and current in Level II of the Rider Education Levels Program, having completed an approved Two-Up Rider course or GWRRA Co-Rider seminar within the past three years. Maintain current First Aid or CPR or MEDIC First Aid certifications. Complete a GWRRA Motorist Awareness Seminar (recertification of this seminar is not required) Submit a completed Rider Education Program Levels Application Form (Form N.7), along with optional patch fee to a GWRRA Educator or Operations Officer for verification. So enjoy the ride & ride protected. Scott Kelly (Scotty) Senior Ride Educator FL1-V Page 4
UPCOMING GWRRA EVENTS Issue 6 Oct 21 FL2-G/ Yellow Jackets Pancake Brunch Fort Myers, FL Oct 26-28 Region A Roaring Rally Eufaula, AL Nov 11 FL1-M 35th Chapter Anniversary Largo, FL Jan 6-7 Florida Chapter Conference Altamonte Sp., FL Jan 13 Lakeland Fireballs Star Wars Rally Auburndale, FL Mar 22-24 Florida District Rally Altamonte Sp., FL A Quacker Dynasty April 28 FL1-K Rally, Reward Offered Flagler Beach, FL May 12 FL2-D Rally Taco Tuesday Barefoot Bay, FL Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries October 2nd Marlene Hayes October 4th Kenneth Horne Page 5
BEST RIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM IN GWRRA With the annual sales of the raffle tickets for the brand new Honda Gold Wing, Florida sets the standards for the Rider Education Program by making ALL Rider Education and Medic/First Aid classes FREE for ALL Florida District Members.
Kathy s Corner To all you ghost and goblins out there 20 Fun Halloween Facts! Issue 6 1. The first Jack O Lanterns were actually made from turnips. 2. Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world s fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of 54.72 seconds. The rules of the competition state that the pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be carved in a traditional way, which requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth. 3. Originally, you had to dance for your "treat." 4. In a few American towns, Halloween was originally referred to as "Cabbage Night." 5. Nearly 35 million pounds of candy corn are produced each year. 6. Due to safety concerns, trunk-or-treating was introduced in 2000 as an alternative to hitting the pavement for candy on Halloween night. 7. More than twice as much chocolate is sold for Halloween as for Valentine's Day; 90 million pounds of chocolate are sold during Halloween week alone. In total, $1.9 billion is spent on Halloween candy each year. 8. Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween. 9. According to Hallmark, Halloween ranks as the sixth most popular card-giving holiday, with 20 million cards sent each year. Christmas comes in first place, with a whopping 1.5 billion cards sent each year. 10. The fear of Halloween is known as Samhainopobia. Page 7
Kathy s Corner (cont) 11. Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America. 12. Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with Snickers #1. 13. Pumpkins also come in white, blue and green. Great for unique monster carvings! 14.There's a $1,000 fine for using or selling Silly String in Hollywood on Halloween. 15. Halloween and the candy industry supposedly influenced Daylight Savings Time. 16. A full moon on Halloween is extremely rare. 17. When trick-or-treating first became popular in the United States in the 1800s, more children played mischievous pranks than asked for candy. By the 1950s, though, the focus had switched to good old family fun, with sugar-hyped children dressed in costumes. 18. Candy corn has been made with the same recipe by the Jelly Belly Candy Company since around 1900. 19. The largest pumpkin was grown by Norm Crave. His pumpkin was 836 pounds and he broke the world record in 1993. 20. Anoka, Minnesota and Salem, Massachusetts have called themselves the Halloween capital of the world.
From Your Florida Senior District Directors Bill & Gina Berry Where did summer go? We hope you all had a FUN time in whatever you did this summer. Most know of my Odyssey to Fairbanks, Alaska, and home again. I traveled a total of 13,796 miles, 78 days, 30 states, 3 Canadian Providences and attended GWRRA rallies in Georgia, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana, and of course Wing Ding in Texas! What a great time at all the venues! Met new friends and saw old friends once again. This summer has been one of change in GWRRA. As stated in my last article, the changes do not take effect until January 1, 2018. After attending the Directors Meetings with Anita Alkire, President of GWRRA, I came away feeling things are going to be better for us as a District and for all chapters in our District. Nothing from the meeting was negative to the chapters; therefore, not negative to GWRRA. Changes, yes; but do not let rumors, gossip, social media, hearsay or people who just want to be negative influence your decisions concerning these changes. Our Annual January Chapter Conference becomes even more important in 2018. Our conference is scheduled for January 6-7. Plan to arrive on Friday as we start early on Saturday the 6th. The Chapter Conference is where you will all hear the information being provided from the National Office. It is imperative you as an officer attend this event along with any, and all, of your chapter who so desires. The Chapter Conference is an approved expenditure from chapter funds and, as a Chapter Director, you should do your utmost to first be there and second to bring as many folks with you as you wish. I am sure the Hilton will be glad to give us more rooms in our block. One change that has taken effect as of September 1st was membership dues. I feel this should have been done 10 years ago. A $10 increase is nothing when you compare it to the costs of any number of things. $10 is only 2 McPick s 2 for $5 meals that one would have to do without if $10 made that big a difference in their annual budget. There is a misconception by some folks concerning GWRRA and its tax status. GWRRA is not a taxexempt organization. GWRRA is not a charitable group. We must pay taxes on our purchases! GWRRA has never been about raising money for charities. It could become an issue with the IRS if a certain dollar amount was collected. Another issue has come up about Motor Awareness. Nothing is changing in Florida now. Do not believe all the stuff going around. MA has always been about helping the non-riding public become aware of motorcycle riders. We also incorporate awareness from a rider s perspective to help us as riders be respectful of nonriders. There is no way to cover the multitude of questions and comments concerning the future for our great association in this newsletter. Want to know, learn, and hear more? Come to the Chapter Conference in January! October will find us in Biloxi, Mississippi, for their rally October 12-14 and then in Eufaula, Alabama, for the final Region Rally October 26-28. We still need volunteers to help man Registration and Games at the Region A Rally on Thursday and Friday. Please email Gina so she can complete the schedule. We hope to see you out at one or both events. As always, it is an honor to serve you as Florida District Directors!
Issue 6 Ride Start Locations: Location #1 Gate Food Post Heckscher Dr at I-295 Location #2 Gate Gas Station Just South of J Turner Butler Blvd on A1A Location #3 RaceTrac U.S. 17 at S.R. 209 Location #4 Gate Gas Station San Jose Blvd. (S.R. 13) at Westberry Road Location #5 210 Truck Stop I-95 at SR-210 Location #6 Shell Station Chaffee Rd south of I-10 Page 10