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1 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Gold Wing Road Riders Association South Carolina District CHAPTER SC-G TRI COUNTY WINGS BERKELEY CHARLESTON DORCHESTER The Official Publication of the GWRRA Tri County Wings, Charleston, South Carolina... October 2018 GWRRA National President Anita Alkire Directors Ray & Sandi Garris Rider Education Directors Bob & Althea Berry Member Enhancement Directors Larry & Penny Anthony Director Training Clara & Fred Boldt Deputy Directors Bob & Nancy Shrader SC District Directors Buddy & Kim Summer Assistant District Directors Bill & Judy Dunaway John & Karen Higgins COY Coordinator Mary & Mike Coral Membership Enhancement Coordinators Jean & Rich Kitko District Treasurer Mary & Mike Coral Rider Educator Coordinator Jean & Rich Kitko MAP Coordinator Jon & Donna Horning District Trainers Don & Rhonda Weed District Couple Of The Year David & Melissa Timbs NEXT CHAPTER GATHERING October 6th - Meet at 11:30am Eat at 12:30pm, at Logan s Road House 211 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville, SC The G Force! Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge Chapter Website: Chapter Facebook Page: groups/ / Inside this Edition: Article Page From Your Chapter Director Goodie Shop/Trivia... 3 Assistant CD... 4 Rider Ed... 5 Recipe... 6 What s Happening Fundraising... 9 On the Lighter Side Calendars For Sale Birthdays & Anniversaries Chapter G Officer Team Chapter Directors Mike Melton & Anne Sheets director@gwrra-sc-g.org Assistant Directors George & Gloria Servant acd-1@gwrra-sc-g.org Chapter Treasurer Anita Fender quiltfixxer@aol.com Chapter Ride Coordinator Craig Miller twowingcircus@yahoo.com Membership Enhancement Coordinators Sherri and Mike Pawlak mec@gwrra-sc-g.org 2018 Couple of the Year Mike Melton & Anne Sheets Chapter G Support Team Activity Coordinator Anita Fender Goodie Shoppe Gloria Servant Newsletter Editor George Servant Webmaster Mike Melton admin@gwrra-sc-g.org Web Editor webdesign@gwrra-sc-g.org

2 Chapter Directors 2018 Chapter Couple of the Year Mike Melton & Anne Sheets P.O. Box 61885, North Charleston, SC The hurricane came and went, and delivered more of a punch to our Myrtle Beach friends than any of us. Some of our northern neighbors are still dealing with the high waters, so please keep them in your prayers. I did not hear of anyone in the Low Country with significant damage, but if anyone needs assistance, please let me know and I ll be there to help. The month of September was a busy month. It started off with Wing Ding 40 in Knoxville, TN. South Carolina s Chapter G was well represented at this year s Wing Ding. I counted 19 members that I know where there, and that was a very good turnout. There were times it was so hot and muggy I could have swore I was back home in the Low Country. Fortunately the only class affected by the weather was the Friday class, when it poured on us and chilled everything down. To my knowledge, of those who went, all arrived back home safely, a successful end to a fabulous adventure. Of course, the big news for those of you who may not have already heard, Wing Ding 41 will be in Nashville, TN next year. GWRRA must have some kind of connection with the Tennessee folks. Stay tuned for more info. This month we slipped our Chapter Gathering, because our normal meeting time conflicted with Wing Ding. We met on the second Saturday at Logan s Roadhouse in Summerville and had about 26 folks in attendance. The Educational Seminar on Stress before the Gathering was also well attended, and we all learned a few things that could improve our lives. Our September 15th ride was cancelled/delayed our of respect for a little wind storm called Florence. We figured most folks didn t want to take a chance of hang gliding all the way to Columbia. Florence also put the kibosh on our September 13th Meet to Eat when it became too difficult to find an open restaurant. It was probably for the best, as some of our folks may have listened to our governor and actually evacuated, some right into the path of the storm. Turns out this was one of the few times when it was safe to escape south to Disney or Sea World, as the Florence was very unlikely to wander that far south. We are still planning to ride to Maggie Valley for the Fall Mountain Trip, September I m currently waiting on a report from on the road conditions, but I expect most everything will be cleaned up before we depart, except maybe some of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Don t forget the ride next month to Augusta, GA on October There are a lot of things to do in the area. You are welcome to read all about it on page 8. We have several events scheduled in October, so be sure to check out our calendar starting on page 11, and keep up with any changes on our online calendar at calendar/index.html Until next time, ride safe, ride often, and be thankful, Mike Melton From your Chapter Directors 2

3 From your Chapter Director (Continued) SC Chapter G Celebrity Search Well folks, we have a celebrity among our chapter members. Each month, in the Wing World Magazine, there is the search for Wingy, in what is called the Where Is Wingy Contest. Well, for the September Wing World, one of our own found Wingy, and managed to be the first to the results to GWRRA. For their submission, they wrote: "Wingy" is on the left row, 3rd picture from the top, sitting on the seat of the yellow Gold Wing in front of the black and white cat. And guess what he was correct and first. And the winner is none other than our very own Dave Dence. Dave has submitted answers many times, but his first time winning. So everyone take a moment and congratulate Dave on his $50 finders fee he ll be getting from GWRRA. Pictures from Wing Ding Here are a few pictures from Wing Ding, including the round musical Hot Potato we played. John and Karen Higgins of Chapter A surprised me with Spud at the start of Chapter Director s Forum, and I passed him on to John and Cindy Wood of Chapter P within the hour. The Goodie Shop Get your new key ring for your bike. Cloth so it won t scratch your chrome or paint. $1.50 3

4 Assistant Chapter Directors George & Gloria Servant George Gloria acd-1@gwrra-sc-g.org The Power of the Wave One of the first words we learn as a baby is HELLO, which is one of the most powerful and rewarding words. It is definitely better than saying goodbye. Saying HELLO to someone when you first meet them immediately puts them at ease and you start a conversation on a most friendly word. What does saying HELLO have to do with riding motorcycles and riding them safely? Well, let s look at this just a little deeper. First, let s agree that a FRIENDLY WAVE is the same thing as saying HELLO. It seems to me one of the first things we learn when we start riding with GWRRA, next to food and ice cream, is that the members are one of the most FUN loving, patriotic, hugging and WAVING group you will ever know. When out riding, a friendly WAVE to other motorcycles is letting them know we both enjoy the same thing. When we extend a friendly WAVE to other road users, including pedestrians, it makes them notice us. That s exactly what we want, to SEE and be SEEN. It also lets the recipients of our WAVE know that we are a friendly group and enjoy people. A WAVE to a child is worth gold. They will notice, wave back and tell their parents so now the adults are aware of our presence. We have been SEEN. Oh, nuts, that person didn t WAVE back so I m not going to WAVE anymore. NO NO NO keep WAVING as not only do you want the person to whom you WAVED to notice but also the tons of other observers out there as once again we want to be SEEN. Friendliness is so rare nowadays; it s disarming, so use the WAVE to let people know that we are FRIENDS out having FUN. Respect begets respect and a WAVE will help you start a lot of conversations on your outing. You never know, you may meet the same person you just WAVED to at your next stop. The simple WAVE can be our first step on being noticed on the roadways. Join us and start WAVING even more than you do now. Not only will you see a lot of people smiling at you, the WAVE will put you and your co-rider in a very happy frame of mind. Just try it, you might like it. (Credit to Joe and Judy Pirillo, Iowa Senior District Educators) Use the Power.WAVE! Submitted by George and Gloria Servant 4

5 District Rider Educator Rich Kitco 6 Ernie Court Irmo, SC Capn_rich_1@yahoo.com Check Your Levels Several members have come to me and asked me What the status or their Levels is. Can I apply for Level IV?, Can I become a Senior Master?, When do I expire?, When did I take that seminar? or one of many other Rider Education questions. The answer is It is all contained in the database, a good reason to sign up for the Levels Program, if only to keep track of your seminars and training. Check your GWRRA Rider Ed levels. It is fun, easy and informative. As long as you are in the Levels program, current or expired, you can see your information. Since the Chapter Educators are going away as officers, the only ones with Rider Ed Database access will be District Educators. BUT, members can still check their own status. Go to GWRRA website, click on Officers then on Rider Education. A menu appears on left side, go to My R.E. Information. Click here and a log in box appears. Use the I need help logging in for instructions. All that is needed is your member number and address. You will be able to see all the classes and seminars regarding Rider ED that you have attended, as well as Levels status. Check it out, if only for the FUN of it!. Richard Kitko, SC District Rider Educator 5

6 Recipe of the Month Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake recipe! Ingredients 2 Cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (pure pumpkin puree) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cream Cheese Topping 8 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven to 325 Degrees 2. In a large bowl combine Pumpkin, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Oil and Vanilla. 3. Slowly add in Flour, Pumpkin Spice, Baking Soda and Salt and Mix well. 4. Pour Cake Batter into a 9 13 Baking Dish. 5. In a separate bowl beat the Cream Cheese, Sugar, Egg Yolk, and Vanilla until combined. 6. Spoon Cream Cheese Mixture onto Cake Mixture and swirl using a knife. 7. Bake 50 minutes at 325 Degrees or until center is set. 8. Allow to cool before serving. Submitted by Anita Fender 6

7 What s Happening This Month and Beyond Here are some things that are coming up in the future. Submit info for this page to admin@gwrra-sc-g.org Chapter G Gathering Our next Gathering will be on Saturday, October 6th at Logan s Roadhouse, 211 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville. Education Seminar at 10:00am. Gather at 11:00am, Meet at 11:30am, Eat at 12:30pm (or when gathering finishes). Yes, this is back on schedule for the first Saturday. Come on out and catch up with your friends. Team Meeting Our next Team Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 9th at Sticky Fingers, 1200 North Main St, Summerville. We meet at 6 PM and break to eat when the food is served. Please let Mike know if you plan to attend. The meeting is open to all members who would like to come see what it takes to run a chapter, or who has a ride or activity suggestion they would like to share with the team. Bring your ideas for rides so we can get them on the calendar. Meet to Eats We have two Meet to Eats scheduled for this month. The first Meet to Eat will be on October 11th at Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe, 1205 N Main St, Summerville. The second one will be on October 27th at Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave, North Charleston. We will eat at 6:30pm. Come on out, bring a friend, and let s have a great time. Chapter Charity Fundraiser Once again Chapter G is supporting One80 Place to benefit homeless Veterans. We will be assembling baskets for our October Gathering fundraiser, and we are asking for donations of new and unused items. Donations ca be brought the next few Chapter Events. See page 9 for more details. Santee Locks Trip On Sunday, October 7th, we are going to ride up and take a trip through the Santee Locks. Santee Locks Tours are only offered one month out of the year and reservations are required. The pontoon boat tours start at Gilligan's Restaurant in Moncks Corner. The round trip begins on the historic Tail Race Canal and will take you "Up the Lock" into Lake Moultrie, with a water rise and fall of 75 feet. 30 passengers can be accommodated per trip, and group rates are available for 10 or more people. Cost is $37 per person (Group rate is $30/ person). If this is something you would be interested in experiencing, please RSVP to us so we can make arrangements for a group rate. For more information, go to Augusta, GA Trip Plan on joining us on a three day trip to Augusta, GA on Thursday, October 11 through Saturday, October 13. Please see the next page for all the details. Georgetown Boat Show Trip On Saturday, October 20th, we are planning a trip to the Georgetown Boat Show. Departing in the morning, having lunch there, and riding home later that evening. Look for more details to come. District Thrill Chill Campout The SC District is hosing a Campout and Picnic at Santee State Park October 26 and 27. District has blocked campsites 1 through 48 in the Cypress Lakefront Loop B area. The District Picnic is on Saturday, October 27 and Mike will put together a ride up to the picnic for those that are not camping. Should be a lot of fun. Mark your calendars now! (Campsites are available from Thursday, October 25 though Sunday, October 28) 7

8 Upcoming Augusta, GA Trip Thursday, October 11 through Saturday, October 13 The plan is to leave Summerville Thursday morning and return on Saturday. Anyone interested in riding as a group, please let Craig Miller know. Of course, anyone can go on their own or with other groups and on any days and join us in Augusta. We have a block of 10 rooms at the Holiday Inn Express, 444 Broad St, Augusta, GA at a rate of $100 plus taxes per night. Mention Goldwing Bike Club to receive this group rate. This is a non-smoking, no pet facility. Rates locked in until September 11 only. (706) Actual schedule of things to do and see is fluid and will depend on the weather and days/ times venues are open. Sights in the Area: Laurel & Hardy Museum, 250 Louisville St., Harlem, GA. 10 am to 4 pm; Thurs-Sat; Donation Ollie Also & Stanie Too Fine Mess Old Car Museum (sent request for details) (Note Harlem is about 25 miles past Augusta) Sacred Heart Cultural Center; 1301 Green St; M-F; 10 am to 5 pm; Donation? Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson; th St; Th-Sat; 10 am to 4 pm; $5 or $4 senior/military (tours are 45 minutes long and begin each hour on the hour) Augusta Riverwalk; between 6 th St. and 10 th St. open anytime of the day (note: Japanese Garden with waterfall on lower level, river views at 8 th St. and Heroes Overlook at 10 th St.) The Most Holy Trinity Church; 720 Telfair St.; Wed-Fri; 10 am to 1 pm; Donation? Meadow Garden; 1320 Independence Dr; M-F; 10 am to 4 pm; $5/$4 Senior/Military (could be Tues-Sat need to call to verify. Group Rate for 10+ Probably $4) James Brown Statue; between 8 th St & 9 th St on Broad St. Magnolia Cemetery; rd St.; daylight hours any day maybe good for Sunday? Signers Monument; 500 block of Green St. Ezekiel Harris House; 1822 Broad St; Sat; 10 am to 5 pm (oldest house in Augusta) Augusta Canal Discovery Center; 1450 Green St; Tues-Sat; 9:30 am to 5 pm $6 without boat tour free with boat tour Canal Boat Tour; 1:30 Tues-Sat; $14 or $12 senior (60+) and military 1 ½ hours long. Reservations at (706) x4 Restaurant Options : (grouped by location) Honey from the Rock, 2621 Washington Rd - Open Daily from 11 AM to 2 PM Metro Diner, 2820 Washington Rd - Open Daily at 7 AM Hildebrandts, 226 6th St - Open Daily from 11 AM to 3 PM Humanitree House, 305 8th St - Open Daily at 8 AM The Bee's Knees, th St - Open Daily at 5:00 PM The Hive, th St - Open Daily at 5:00 PM Whiskey Bar Kitchen, 1048 Broad St. - Open Daily at 11 AM Farmhaus Burger, 1204 Broad St - Open Daily at 11 AM Craft & Vine, 1204-B Broad St - Open Wed thru Sat at 5 PM Frog Hollow Tavern, 1282 Broad St - Open Weds thru Sat at 5:00 PM 8

9 Last year, Chapter G made a $400 donation to One80 Place in Charleston to benefit homeless Veterans. We raised the funds with a Scavenger Hunt Ride and a Mystery Ride, both of which enjoyed good participation. We have decided to support this very worthwhile charity again this year. Our goal for 2018 is to raise at least $500. Listed below are several fun ways you can participate in supporting this effort: 1. Members are asked to bring new and unused items you would like to donate to our Chapter Gatherings. Gloria Servant and Anita Fender will be collecting your items at our next two Chapter Gatherings. These will be used to make baskets, which will be raffled off at our October Gathering. All proceeds will go to One80 Place. 2. We will also be selling raffle tickets for three beautiful quilts. Three separate drawings will be held at the Chapter Christmas Party on December 2nd. All funds go to One80 Place. 38x50 Red, White & Blue Lap Quilt 68x68 Patriotic Themed Quilt 32x32 Wall Hanging/ Doll Quilt 4. And our final way, by request. If you just want to donate some money and need a receipt for tax purposes, you are welcome to write out a check to One80 Place and give it to Gloria or Anita and you will be provided with a receipt. Your generous donation will be added to the funds we have collected and presented to One80 Place after the Christmas Party. We thank you in advance for all you can do! 9

10 ON THE LIGHTER SIDE Ever since I was a child, I've always had a fear of someone under my bed at night. So I went to a shrink and told him: I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy. Just put yourself in my hands for one year" said the shrink. "Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears. How much do you charge? Eighty dollars per visit, replied the doctor. I'll sleep on it, I said. Six months later the doctor met me on the street. Why didn't you come to see me about those fears you were having? he asked. Well, eighty bucks a visit, three times a week for a year, is $12, A bartender cured me for $ I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickup truck. Is that so? With a bit of an attitude he said, And how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you? He told me to cut the legs off the bed. Ain't nobody under there now. It's always better to get a second opinion. 10

11 October 2018 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter G Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Chapter G Gathering Education Seminar Ride to Santee Locks Team Meeting Meet To Eat Augusta, GA Trip MS District Rally Newsletter Deadline Ride to Georgetown Boat Show and Cruise SC District Picnic Meet To Eat SC District Ride In SC District Ride In THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER G Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at 6 OCT - Chapter Gathering This month, will be at Logan s Roadhouse, 211 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville, Meet at 11:30am, Eat at 12:30am,. There will be an Education Seminar this month starting at 10:00am (Come in the side door). 7 OCT - Ride to Santee Locks for tour through the locks 9 OCT - Team Meeting, Sticky Fingers, 1200 North Main St Summerville. Meet at 4:00pm OCT - Augusta Trip (see page 8) 11 OCT - Meet to Eat, Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe, 1205 N Main St, Summerville, Eat at 6:30pm. 20 OCT - Ride to Georgetown, Boat Show and River Cruise 25 OCT - Meet to Eat, Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, Eat at 6:30pm OCT - SC District Ride In/Camp Out at Santee State Park 27 OCT - SC District Picnic at Santee State Park1 Chapter G Gathering Education Seminar Upcoming Events 11 Nov Veterans Day Ceremonies at Beaufort National Cemetery 1 Dec Hanahan Christmas Parade & Chapter Christmas Gathering 8 Dec Edisto Christmas Parade Meet To Eat Eat at 6:30pm 7 Oct Sticky Fingers, 1200 North Main St Summerville, SC 25 Oct Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 11

12 November 2018 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter G Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Daylight Savings Time (move back 1hr) Team Meeting Veteran s Day Ride to Beaufort Ceremony Veteran s Day Observed Meet To Eat Newsletter Deadline Chapter G Gathering & Education Seminar Ride to Savannah Meet To Eat Hanahan Christmas Parade Chapter G Christmas Gathering THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER G Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at 3 NOV - Chapter Gathering - Logan's Roadhouse, 211 Azalea Square Boulevard, Summerville, Meet at 1:30pm, eat and have some fun activities. 4 NOV - Team Meeting - Sticky Fingers, 1200 North Main St Summerville, Meet at 4:00pm 8 NOV - Meet to Eat, Southern Roots Smokehouse, 2544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, Eat at 6:30pm 10 NOV - Ride to Mighty 8th Museum, Savannah, GA. 11 NOV - Veteran s Day Ceremony at Beaufort. Ceremony at 11am. 22 NOV - Happy Thanksgiving 27 NOV - Meet to Eat, Castillo's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 975 Bacons Bridge Rd #156, Summerville, Eat at 6:30pm (Yes, it is moved to Tuesday, because of Thanksgiving) Upcoming Events 1 Dec Hanahan Christmas Parade 1 Dec Chapter G Christmas Gathering 8 Dec Edisto Christmas Parade Ride To Eat Eat at 6:30pm 15 Nov Southern Roots Smokehouse, 2544 Savannah Hwy, Charleston 27 Nov Meet to Eat, Castillo's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 975 Bacons Bridge Rd #156, Summerville 12

13 FOR SALE 2009 Gold Wing GL 1800 Trike Champion trike conversion. Approx. 69,000 miles. Steam Special Edition Windshield, Trailer Hitch with wiring, Utopia Backrest, Kuryakin Luggage Rack, Kuryakin Passenger Armrests, Fog Lights, Trunk Carpet, Air Wings, Ring of Fire, CB Radio, Lots of Chrome. Garage kept. Excellent Condition. Reduced to $20,000 (negotiable). Call Lupe Carrera at or or at Alcan Traveler Clamshell Trailer Perfect for pulling behind your motorcycle or other use. Approximately 44 wide by 60 long. Excellent condition. Complete with interior carpet, luggage rack, spare tire and bearing buddies. Uses standard ball hitch. The wheel bearings, bearing buddies, tires, wiring and lift supports are all new except for one trip of approximately 900 miles. Clean title. Asking $800 OBO. Call or text NEW BATTERY Brand new never installed & still in box battery for GL1800. YUASA Powersports AGM Maintenance Free Battery, YTX20HL-BS, The battery has the same physical dimensions as the stock battery except this one is a little heftier. V=12, Ah=18, CCA=310, Wt=12.4, L=6.875, W=3.4375, H= Found out I did not need it after I got it, so will sell it to you for $65. Call Bill at Gold (yellow) 1800 Gold Wing with Tow-Pac conversion 17,000 miles, garage kept New battery, Extra lighting 2 Helmets - 1 Large, 1 Medium Asking $10,000 or make offer Ann & Chuck Phillips, Chapter SC-J Cell

14 FOR SALE - contact George at (508) ******** many more new parts available see other side ******** New heated Passenger Seat Backrest for GL1800 Retail $204 Asking $125 New Windscreen for GL1800 Retail $268 Asking $125 New Bridgestone Rear Tire and Wheel for GL /60R16 Retail $796 Asking $450 New complete Trunk Light unit for GL1800 # Retail $324 Asking $100 New heated Seat for GL1800 Retail $1,196 Asking $575 Buy both for $600 New Right and Left complete Saddlebags for GL1800 Retail $1,060 Asking $300 New Left and Right Front Forks for GL1800 Retail $1,172 Asking $500 Chrome Passenger Foot Board Risers for GL1800 Retail $90 Asking $50 New Passenger Foot Boards for GL1800 Retail $90 Asking $50 14

15 FOR SALE - contact George at (508) ******* all new parts off of a 2016 GL 1800 trike conversion New Left and Right Saddlebag Guards for GL1800 Retail $120 Asking $50 New Front Fork Cover for GL1800 (Mat) Retail $36 Asking $15 New Rear Fender for GL1800 Retail $86 Asking $50 New Left and Right Steps for GL1800 Retail $23 Asking $10 New Steering Stem for GL1800 Retail $200 Asking $75 New Side Stand for GL1800 Retail $36 Asking $15 New Left and Right Handlebars for GL1800 Retail $416 Asking $150 New Chrome Muffler Protectors for GL1800 Retail $160 Asking $75 New Swing Arm Assembly, Rear Disk Brake and Shock Absorber for GL1800 Retail $2,575 Asking $1,000 New Center Stand for GL1800 Retail $87 Asking $50 15

16 THE BULLETIN BOARD OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES Mable Richardson... Oct 5 Cheryl Jessup... Oct 5 Ellen Bohon... Oct 10 Anita Fender... Oct 12 Rick Bumgarner... Oct 13 Marjorie Dence... Oct 16 Kenneth Mcteer... Oct 17 David Dence... Oct 31 Cliff & Susan Aiken... Oct 8 VARIOUS DISTRICT EVENTS Note: If you are new to Chapter G, or if we've missed your birthday or anniversary, please send an to Mike Melton at meltong@cfl.rr.com. Include your name, birthday (no year needed) and anniversary (also no year needed) October MS District Rally March FL District Rally April SC District Rally 2-4 May TN District Rally June AL District Rally Fall is finally here. But, that means the hours of daylight are on the decrease. It gets darker sooner, which also means it gets cooler quicker. Be sure to check your lights before you leave on a ride, and make sure you have extra layers of clothes to put on. And that includes gloves. Getting home nice and toasty is our ultimate goal. FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE 16