GWRRA HONDA N E Region Pa District CHAPTER PA T WEBSITE Gatherings are the second Friday of the month. Eat at 6:00 Gathering at 7:00 D Andres Ristorante Italiano 758 North Center Ave, Somerset, Pa.
CONTENTS S 1-4 INFORMATION 5 6 CHAPTER DIRECTOR 7 ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTOR 8-9 CHAPTER EDUCATOR/ MAD 10 CHAPTER COUPLE 11 MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT 12-13 DISTRICT DIRECTOR 14 HAPPY WISHES & PRAYERS 15 FOR SALE 16-17 ADVERTISEMENTS MAY EVENTS 12th Chapter Gathering eat @ 6pm, meeting @ 7pm. 14th MOTHERS DAY 18th-20th Pa District Rally. State College Pa. 20TH Armed Forces Day 21st Blessing of the Bikes. Somerset Alliance Church. Service @ 10am Blessing @ 12pm. 29th Memorial Day.
CHAPTER T TEAM CHAPTER DIRECTORS RANDY & JANET SHAWLEY gwtrikerider95@gmail.com ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS BOB & CAROLYN SHORT bbiker3@comcast.net EDUCATOR/MAD CORD. MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT GARY & LUANN PAUGH JIM& SUE MELIUS 814-279-4833 meliuss@aol.com CHAPTER COUPLE ROGER & DEBBIE FIELDS TEDDY THE WON- TREASURER BILL PHILLIPS wphillipsshol@yahoo.com RIDE COORDINATOR KEN BAKER kennethbaker@verizon.net CO-RIDE COORDINATOR JOHN DAILEY jddailey@verizon.net NEWS LETTER EDITOR BILL & DAWN WILGUS gwnut@atlanticbb.net WEB MASTER JOEL & SHARON SHAFFER jls1pa@comcast.net B-DAYS/ANNIVERSARY DAWN & BILL WILGUS CAMPING COORDINATOR LEONARD LOTTIG
VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3 MAY 2017 PRESIDENT GWRRA ANITA ALKIRE REGION B DIRECTOR TOM & RENEE WASLUCK 570-474-1014 PA. DISTRICT DIRECTOR RICK & ANDI RIEK 814-255-3147 PA. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JIM & DIANE HEFFELINGER CHAPTERS, S A Y X H R M PA. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HAROLD & DIANE JACKSON CHAPTERS, N G Q D I P E PA. DISTRICT TREASURER JOEL & SHARON SHAFFER 814-445-9773 RIDER EDUCATION & MAD DOUG & CINDY MOTTER 717-486-8592 ASSISTANT RIDER EDUCATION PHIL & DARLENE PIROZZI 412-600-0395 DISTRICT TRAINERS GERRY & BONNIE VANART 570-759-9304 DIST COY COORDINATORS BARRY & RHONDA BLYLER 717-334-6702 DISTRICT COUPLE OF THE YEAR JOHN & GLENDA LEIB crabcakelady@yahoo.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR PAT & WALT COLE 814-726-2673 MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR DAINE & JIM HEFFELFINGER 814-943-1392 DISTRICT WEBMASTER MIKE & DARLENE AMMERMAN 412-795-6685
Chapter Director Randy & Janet Shawley THE HOT SEAT FROM THE DESK OF THE CHAPTER DIRECTOR Hello Chapter T Family Hello everyone, I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Easter. I would like to thank all of the members that attended our April gathering. We had 20 members in attendance. Many of our core group were camping that weekend or we would have more attend. The District Rally 2017 will soon be upon us. May 18 th to 20 th in State College. If you are planning to attend the rally please take advantage of all the activities and vendors that are planned for the weekend. On Thursday evening there will be a magic show followed by the People s Choice Bike Lighting Contest. Then free time to socialize. Of Friday the Motorcycle simulator will be back this year. A wide array of seminars will be held through the day. The talent show will be Friday evening followed by the all-important ice cream social. Then free time to socialize. On Saturday the District C.O.Y. selection will be made. There will be outdoor and indoor challenge games for you to participate in. Seminars will be presented through the day again. You can also choose to join in on the guided and unguided rides of the area. In the evening will be the Grande Banquet in the Ballroom for a meal and awards. Please don t forget to bring your food bank donations!! If you will not be joining us in State College there will be a blessing of. the bikes held at the Somerset Alliance Church in Somerset on Sunday the 21 st. The service starts at 10:30am and the blessing of the bikes will begin around noon in the parking lot of the church. May is also Motorcycle Awareness Month so please watch out for the other guy!!!
Just to remind everyone: All Chapters West is on June 9 th to 11 th at Friendship Village Campground in Bedford. All Chapters East is on July 28 th to 30 at Roxbury Holiness Campground in Orrstown, PA Please check the Chapter T Event and Ride Schedule for upcoming rides and events. I would like to wish every mother in the Chapter T Family a Happy Mother s Day. Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down Randy & Janet Chapter Directors
Chapter T Assistant Directors Bob and Carolyn Short. We Hi Everyone, Bob and I would like to thank all of you that sent flowers, prayers, cards, visits and condolence during the loss of Bob s father. We are relieved to know he is at rest with the Lord now. Thank you all again. Just a reminder of the Pa District Rally in State College on May 18 21, hope to see you all there. We had such a good time last year. Happy Memorial Day.
EDUCATOR MAD COORDINATOR GARY & LUANN PAUGH Here are some Hand signals when riding in groups that ll Help communicate with your fellow riders. We have stop, and keep in mind that you always use your left hand for signals. Always throwing it to the left as your right hand will need to be used for the throttle hand to keep moving. We have speed up and slow down. Start your engines. Shut them down. We have a pull over or pull off exit signal, throwing your hand and finger over your head. Not to be confused with the single file single. When going from a staggered group riding formation to a single file. let s say on a narrower more twisted road. we Have the refreshment or pull off for a drink signal. Your thumb down, tilting towards your helmet. Your gas pull over signal will be a finger pointing over to your gas tank. Over to the top of your gas cap. We have a pull forward or take the lead signal. Taking your left hand from the back and sweeping it over in front of you. We have a follow signal where you would reach behind and tap your passenger seat or the back of the seat section on your motorcycle. Again, reaching over with your left hand and tapping the back of your bike will tell your rider behind you to follow closely or follow your line let s say around a race track or tight bend. there s a couple other signals pointing out a Hazard in the ground. you would either take your left Hand and point it to the ground or if it s on your right side or your Hands are not available. we ll take your foot and point your foot towards the ground at the incoming hazard. There is always the ubiquitous head top, which would signal to other riders either behind your or oncoming, to give them the heads up or warning as to a speed trap or a police officer/law enforcement officer in the area. So mind your speed and ride cautiously. Use these hands signals because obviously it can get tricky riding in groups. And riding in groups can be some of the most rewarding experiences you can have on a motorcycle. Use these signals effectively for a great group ride.
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ROGER AND DEBBIE FIELDS CHAPTER COUPLE 2017 & 2018 Hello everyone, Went on a nice ride with Randy and Janet leading the ride. We went to Poky Dots. They had a very large ice cream cone For one scoop.. Had a nice turn out with nine couples. We are looking forward to the State College Rally., and Hope to see some of the people that we met at the Couples Retreat. And hope to get in some good riding because last year it rained. We are praying for very sunny weather. The weather is getting warmer and everybody is out and Riding. We need to be more aware of the vehicles around us, Because every time I look at my Face Book, someone has Posted something about a Motorcycle accident. And some of them have died from their injuries. The riding season has just begun, so please, BE CAREFUL!!!! Roger and Debbie
JIM & SUE MELIUS MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT
Rick & Andi Riek Well. hello Goldwingers everywhere, Don't look now but I believe old man winter may have finally released his icy grip on us. Those of us that have lived around this area are used to this kind of weather but we all know how fast this sunny, warm beautiful weather can disappear and frost is wiping out the blossoms on the lilac and rhododendrons. Let s hope he and Mother Nature is kind to us and she continues the warm, sunny weather. Try to remember that April showers bring May flowers, not April snow showers bring angry Goldwingers. May is motorcycle awareness month and we all know that angry motorcyclists should not take the bike out of the garage. Our training reminds us that before you get on your motorcycle you must be in a good frame of mind. With sunny days and warm temperatures ahead of us, we can mount our machines and enjoy the sport we all love so much. Also, motorist in cars and trucks are not used to motorcycles on the roads. Andi and I have been busy with the district team in getting ready for the district meeting and was still able squeezed in a camping trip with some of our Goldwing friends. We are now planning on visiting Chapter N for their anniversary celebration. I m sure this will be an enjoyable time. We are working on finalizing plans for the PA Rally coming in May. Lots of positive things are happening and we are looking forward to getting schedule of events out to you shortly. Mark your calendar, book your room, and get your registrations to us as things are filling up. We will be able to accommodate everyone who wishes to participate in the rally. The old adage "you snooze you lose" will soon be taking affect. And speaking of registrations, have you registered for All Chapters East and All Chapters West yet? Better get busy because the way time flies the deadline for registration will be here before you know it. What a wonderful time it is camping with your GWRRA family. Chapter C and Chapter W are putting in a lot of work hosting you at their events. There are flyers on the district website with all the information you need to register. Each chapter is planning on having a lot of fun at their events. Now is the time to start thinking about All Chapters East and Al
. Chapters West. Camping spots are going fast, so again the ole adage, if you snooze you lose comes into effect. Looking at the Roll for the Dough standings, there are a few chapters that are moving along. Don t forget the District will pay their charter fees for 2018. We are hoping for every chapter to get involved in this program. By visiting other chapter gatherings and events you can learn how other chapters run gatherings and unique events. Every day we get a flyer or ride schedule from our chapters. It is looking like a busy riding season this upcoming year. We encourage our chapters to post their events on the district website to keep everyone posted on what you have planned for your chapter. Just drop Mike Ammerman an email and he will post it on our site for everyone's enjoyment. Andi and I have been busy since we took over as District Directors of Pennsylvania working. And it looks like we will be putting on a lot of miles again this year. This being our final year as District Directors we are doing everything possible to visit all our chapters. We will be conducting another fundraiser for our district and chapters. The district has already applied for and received a small games of chance license. The district team has worked hard to put this together. We will be getting information out on our fundraiser very soon. Rick & Andi Riek Pennsylvania District Directors Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
BIRTHDAYS 11th Randy Shawley 14th Robert Kelly 16th Pat May 16th Karl Goblinger 21st Amanda Deal 30th Rudy Cramer ANNIVERSARIES 7th Bob & Nancy Yaskanich 17th Karl & Donna Goblinger Thinking Of You KIMBERLY HAZEY BOB & CAROLYN SHORT Loss of Bob s Dad..
For Sale As your items sell, please notify me so that I may remove them from the newsletter.. Bill 301-707-2704 1977 Gold Wing GL1000. Blk W/Gold Pin striping. Exc Condition with 13755 original miles. $3,500.00 Paul Lavely 814-288-2856