GWRRA MO CHAPTER I Missouri District Region E Jackson, Missouri September

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1 GWRRA MO CHAPTER I Missouri District Region E Jackson, Missouri September Chapter I Team District Team Directors Bruce Watkins & Jan Bacon Watkins flyer@charter.net Jlbacon28@gmail.com Assistant Directors Open Treasurers George & Carol White g_d_white@prodigy.net Rider Educator Norm Lake sirwinger@aol.com Membership Enhancement Coordinator (MEC) Dick Bethune dbfarmer04@yahoo.com MAP Coordinator/ Webmaster Marlene Cloude qmcloude@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor Connie Thompson wehit25@hotmail.com 2017 Couple of the Year Dennis & Donna Albee ddalbee@att.net 2017 Individual of the Year Ride Coordinator Mike Starkey bbkid88@att.net Technical Coordinator Dick McClard mcclard@charter.net Friends for Fun, Safety, & Knowledge NEXT MEETING: Thursday October 5, PM Delmonico s District Director Ken Lueckenotte & Jan Schanbacher kluke45@aol.com Assistant Director Vacant District Couple of the Year 2017 Chuck & Trish Smith cnt95@hotmail.com Motorist Awareness Program (MAP) Marlene Cloude qcloude@sbcglobal.net Rider Educator Marty Hall akamhall@yahoo.com Treasurers JP & Jana Wicks jwshamonwing@charter.net Membership Enhancement Glenn & Carol White mrnash23@sbcglobal.net LTD Trainers Open Patch Shop John & Nancy Hofmann jennlhofmann61@gmail.com Webmaster Dale Kaiser kizetemp1@gmail.com Newsletter Editor Jennifer Murray js_murray@hotmail.com Medic First Aid (MFA) Coordinator/Trainer Jerry Blatt & Scooter Beatty mowingnut@charter.net

2 September, 2017 Chapter I Newsletter Wow.what a successful Fun Run the members of Chapter I recently held! The weather could not have been better as 110 participants from various area Chapters, plus some family and friends, joined the members of Chapter MO-I for a FUN-filled day in Cape Girardeau County Park South on August 4. Chapters in attendance include Chapter MO-Z, Chapter IL-Q, Chapter MO-W2, Chapter MO-O and Chapter OK-B. A big thank you goes out to all who attended. It is because of your participation that Chapter MO-I can continue the tradition of furnishing 12 area families in need with our Christmas food baskets. We would also like to again thank the many sponsors who graciously donated to the Chapter helping make this event a success. These include the following: Burger King - Jackson Lowe's C&H Grocery McCombs Funeral Home Dairy Queen - Jackson McDowell South RV Exxon Mobile Bi-State Convenience Ron's Butcher Shop FDR Honda Sam's Warehouse Club Fisher Auto Parts Sassy Sisters Ford's Custom Bikes Shawneetown Feed & Seed Fruitland Hardware Smokehouse 61 BBQ and Deli Gilster Mary Lee Walmart - Cape Hitt & Mis Auto Walmart - Jackson Gary and Karen Huffman Gene Wills Insurance Service Jones' Drug Store Brent Wills Insurance Service A tremendous Thank You to Gary and Karen Huffman who donated the chicken for the Fun Run. Also, thank you to Mike Biri who not only furnished the grill, but with his assistant Trey Chiles, prepared some excellent grilled chicken! Additionally, thanks to all the Chapter members who brought side dishes or helped serve 110 people. A job well done! The food was fantastic again this year because of your efforts, and we have already received queries asking how in the world we are going to top this year s menu! It is the contributions of all the members of Chapter I who donate their time, creativity and energy that make our annual Fun Runs successful. A huge THANK YOU to each and every one! Please mark your calendar for next year s Chapter I Fun Run to be held on Saturday, August 4, Please plan to attend and join the fun! It s not the Destination.it s the Journey! Ride safe, Bruce and Jan

3 MAP - IT s A BINGO COVERALL WIN!! About three years ago, our Chapter was volunteered by the MAP coordinator to sponsor 5th Friday BINGO at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center. When the requirements were explained to me, it seemed like a pretty easypeasy way to be in front of a captive audience four times a year, having FUN while sharing our message of SAFETY and KNOWLEDGE. As such, this avenue has been well attended and supported by the chapter. Marlene Cloude With about one hour worth of physical MAP Director effort, we reach out to an average of 30 senior citizens by providing ten, simple BINGO prizes complete with tri-fold informational brochures regarding motorist awareness. Riding in on our bikes when weather permits and wearing our chapter shirts, we also provide an energetic BINGO caller, prize runners, and a few public service announcements in regard to motorist awareness as we deliver the info prize packet to a winner. What kind of prizes do we hand out in a small, clear party bag? Depending on your chapter resources and access to FREEBIEs in your community, you can be very creative in what you award to the participants. We have provided a compilation of a mini candy bar, a piece of fruit, a $1 bill or gold coin, pens, pencils, holiday-themed items, a MAP keychain or decal/sticker, DQ discount or other BOGO coupons, etc. The party bags can be purchased at any big box or party store for about $1 for 12 bags! Not only are we creating goodwill in our community, we are also reaching a people group that is known for increased accidents, in part due to failing eyesight and reaction time, to take an extra moment and drive aware. All Chapter members are invited to attend and assist during any month in the year that has a 5th Friday. We have two more opportunities this year: on September 29 and December 29. An added bonus is that you can come earlier than the 12:30 PM start time and enjoy a nutritional lunch at the Senior Center before joining in with the fun! This is yet another way to make motorists aware that we are out there, because Ultimately, it s your responsibility to ARRIVE ALIVE. Marlene Cloude, Chapter I M.A.P./District Director

4 TIRE WEAR A few months back, I gave a talk about checking your tires. I mentioned that we need to get down on the ground and really look them over for cuts, punctures or other abnormalities that might affect the operation of the bike and/or the safety of the riders. We should also keep track of the age and mileage on the tires. Now I must swallow my pride and ask that you do as I say and not as I do. I am embarrassed to say that although I do check my tires quite often, apparently it s not often enough. A couple of weeks ago while checking the tires, I noticed that the rear one was looking rather worn but then forgot about it. Last week I was sitting at the computer and decided to check how many miles I had ridden on said tire. It s no wonder it looked so worn, it had 20,127 miles on it! I immediately inspected the tire again and realized that this is the first time that I had worn out the edges of the tread before the center. In the past couple of months I have had a ball riding many of the twisty roads of southeast MO & southwest IL with the Old Man s Ride, and also my new special friend, Connie Hulett. I m sure this type of riding accelerated the wear on that part of the tire, but I should have never allowed it to get that bad. This is the second tire incident I know about this summer that could have led to serious injury or worse. Please folks, watch the air pressure and wear on those tires. It only takes a few minutes and can save your life. Rider Educator Norm Lake Norm Lake Assistant Rider Educator

5 Makin' Tracks Riders enjoyed getting together to ride, compete, play & eat!! Just another privilege to being a member of GWRRA! Thank you to everyone for your participation!

6 Picky will lead us... Leave Jackson Hardees, Sept. 7, 7 AM

7 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Missouri Chapter Saturday, October 7, 2017 Registration 9:00-11:00 A.M. $12.50 per person Lunch, Poker Hand & Attendance Ticket Included with Registration a portion of all proceeds will go to Z Fall Festival Arnold City Park - Kiwanis Pavilion Bradley Beach Rd. off Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO Toys for Tots & Ride for Kids Poker Hand with Cash Prizes 50/50 Cash Drawings Attendance Prizes Raffle Baskets Games All Bikes Welcome RAIN OR SHINE For More Information Contact: Paul & Cheryl Engelman engelman5@sbcglobal.net Prize Giveaway & Drawing at 2:00 P.M. Must be present to win

8 September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat **Meet at Jackson Walmart & everyone ride together Otherwise go right to the location 1 2 Trey Chiles Switchback to Arkansas Labor Day Jere Goodman 6 7 Chapter I Delmonico s Jackson 6 PM Meeting 7 PM The Hub Hardees Jackson 7 AM Muy Bueno Cape 6 PM Bruce & Jan Watkins 8 Switchback to Arkansas Switchback to Arkansas Ray & Brenda Snider Jere & Sherry Goodman The Bayou Pocahontas 6 PM 29 5th Friday Bingo 30 Kathleen Brune Dave & Linda Bollinger Cheryl Stoffregan

9 October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Chapter I Delmonico s Jackson 6 PM Meeting 7 PM 6 7 Chapter Z Fall Festival TBD Broussard s 6 PM Art & Glenda Myracle Mike Biri Connie Thompson Mandy Bollinger Gene Littleton Jer s Marble Hill TBA Dennis Albee Neil & Barbara Dittlinger Bollinger Bonfire fire lit at 5 pm Sherry Goodman Dennis Albee **Meet at Jackson Walmart & everyone ride together Otherwise go right to the location

10 2017 Chapter I Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER Sep 7 Chapter I Gathering, Delmonico s, eat at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM 8-10 Switchback to Arkansas (The Hub), Jackson Hardees, Sept. 7, 7 AM 14 Muy Bueno, Cape, 6 PM 28 The Bayou, Pocahontas, 6 PM 29 Fifth Friday Bingo, Cape Senior Center, 12:30 OCTOBER Oct 5 Chapter I Gathering, Delmonico s, eat at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM 12 Broussard s, Cape Girardeau, 6 PM 26 Jer s, Marble Hill, TBA NOVEMBER Nov 2 Chapter I Gathering, Delmonico s, eat at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM 9 Ride-to-Eat, TBA 14 Ride for Kids Work Culvers, Cape Girardeau, 4-8 PM DECEMBER Dec 7 Chapter I Gathering, Delmonico s, eat at 6 PM, meeting at 7 PM 9 Fill Christmas Baskets, Christmas Party, Fruitland Fire Station 14 Sandy s Place, Airport, 6 PM 29 Fifth Friday Bingo, 12:30, Cape Senior Center 2017 Missouri District Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER Sep 23 Chapter B Scavanger Hunt, Location and Time: Springfield, TBD Contact BC Coleman: OCTOBER Oct 7 Chapter Z Fall Festival, Arnold City Park, #1 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO, 9 AM, Contact Cheryl Engelman: NOVEMBER DECEMBER Dec 9 Chapter I Christmas Party, Fruitland Fire Department Contact Bruce Watkins:

11 Fords Custom Bikes 2109 Boulder Crest Drive Cape Girardeau, Mo Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM -- 5:30 PM Along with being a yearly sponsor of Chapter I s Fun Run, Fords Custom Bikes offers a 10% discount and free shipping to GWRRA members on apparel, parts and tires. Contact Joe to special order that safety chrome or aftermarket metric part. Be prepared to show your current GWRRA membership card. We want to thank the Fords for offering this benefit to our members. Let s shop local and buy local. FOR SALE: 1996 GL 1500 SE Condition: Used Odometer: 56,923 Paint Color: Pearl White Title Status: Clean Transmission: Manual Factory CB $7,500 Dennis Albee Oran, Missouri FOR SALE: 1987 GL 1200 Aspencade Motor Trike Condition: Used Odometer: 95,788 Paint Color: Wine berry Title Status: Clean Transmission: Manual $7,500 Dennis Albee Oran, Missouri

12 2001 GL xxx miles $ Bruce Watkins Motorcycle or small car CAMPER: pop up with tent. Closed 4'x5'. Overall length 4'x8'. Has cooler up front. Great condition. Has title. Have more pictures if needed. Located in Cape Girardeau, MO Owner Don Hesse, Member GWRRA I Call IF ANYONE HAS... A 1500 CC AM FM RADIO AND CASSETTE, PLEASE CONTACT ERNIE OR