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1 GAZETTE Carolina Wings NC H2 Durham, NC January 1, 2018 GWRRA Ray & Sandy Garris, Ex. Dir. NC District Roy & Cindy Bryant, Dir. NC-H2 Jerry & Dale Hyde, Dir. GWRRA NC-H2 NC District Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge Chapter Social January 18 at Mayflower Restaurant, 3742 SW Durham-Chapel Hill Drive in Durham. Dinner 6:30, Gathering 7:30

Directors Jerry & Dale Hyde jerryhyde@frontier.com 919-384-5542 Assistant Director Open Ride Programmer Gary Harris preciouswings387@gmail.

2 Directors Jerry & Dale Hyde Assistant Director Open Ride Programmer Gary Harris Educators Sid & Terry Chambers Membership Enhancement Coordinator Dan Eakright Treasurer Terry Chambers Care Bear Teresa Long Chapter Team Fun Coordinator Diana Temple Ways and Means Rex & Diana Temple Couple of the Year Open Welcoming Committee Open Newsletter Editor Webmaster William Prince Chapter of the Year Coordinator Open Chapter Secretary Frances Averette Chapter Mascots El Toro & Sophia Winger Editor s Note I am attempting to begin a new procedure. I m going to use as much of this space as I need to write an editorial. The editorial will comment on upcoming events, articles within the newsletter, and other matters. Day Rides I am beginning a series of Day Rides. Day rides are rides between 50 and 200 miles that you can take in a day and be home by bedtime. I will choose a location of historical or cultural significance within that range and report on things to do, places to eat, etc. These will be places that I will visit, except during the continuous blizzard of the winter months. When possible I will visit on the Wing. Other times I ll go topless. When necessary (like this month) I ll do research on the computer. H2 Family Cookbook For some time I have wanted compile the recipes that we publish each into a cookbook. It s almost complete except that I can t figure out how to number the pages. It will contain the 24 articles of the last two years plus the three articles from the first year. They will be suitable for saving to your computer, printing or I will make arrangements to print them professionally for those who would like to purchase a copy at cost.

Chapter Directors Jerry and Dale Hyde H appy 2018!! Hope everyone had a safe and prosperous New Year. With the New Year comes change, new ideas, more riding, more fun.

We already know that one of the changes will be in the Rider Education Program now Ride Coordinator. Sid has agreed to take this position and we are still learning all the changes that will encompass.

Of course, pop up rides will still come up and we still welcome all ideas from our members of places you d like to visit. Stay tuned as we finesse this group and get it more structured.

3 Chapter Directors Jerry and Dale Hyde H appy 2018!! Hope everyone had a safe and prosperous New Year. With the New Year comes change, new ideas, more riding, more fun. Your Officers will attend the District Operations Meeting on January 27th and we are supposed to learn more about the GWRRA National changes that were announced in We already know that one of the changes will be in the Rider Education Program now Ride Coordinator. Sid has agreed to take this position and we are still learning all the changes that will encompass. Dan Eakright and Keith Helmer will be assisting with the rides and we already have a preliminary schedule for the entire year. Of course, pop up rides will still come up and we still welcome all ideas from our members of places you d like to visit. Stay tuned as we finesse this group and get it more structured. We d like to thank Gary Harris for his term as our Ride Coordinator and Dan Eakright as our MEP. Both these guys have served H2 well in their respective positions, but both have chosen to move on to other things for the Chapter. We appreciate you both and thank you for your continued support of the Chapter. We d also like to say a special thank you for Sid and Terry for taking care of business at our December gathering. Dale had oral surgery that day, but these two special people stepped up so we didn t have to cancel the meeting. January 1, 2018 Page 3 Now, I would be remiss if I didn t also mention that this is our 3rd year as your Chapter Directors, so we will be appointing another at the end of If anyone is interested in learning more about the position and training for 2019, please let us know. As we move into 2018 we look forward to another fun year for H2 and hope we continue the growth we ve had in Until then, ride safe and often and HAVE FUN!

Rider Educators Sid & Terry Chambers H ere it is in early January 2018 and it has been colder than usual here in North Carolina. Of course, that does not slow some people down.

If it had not been for a little football game between my Georgia Bulldogs and the Oklahoma Sooners, I had thought about making that ride.

If there is one thing that I do not enjoy when riding, it is when I am cold! And of course, the hands and feet always get the coldest for me.

4 Rider Educators Sid & Terry Chambers H ere it is in early January 2018 and it has been colder than usual here in North Carolina. Of course, that does not slow some people down. Chapter S2 said their Resolution Ride on New Year s Day was a success. If it had not been for a little football game between my Georgia Bulldogs and the Oklahoma Sooners, I had thought about making that ride. Since the temperature did not get above freezing that day, it would have been a chilly ride all day. It would have definitely been a day for the heated riding gear! If there is one thing that I do not enjoy when riding, it is when I am cold! And of course, the hands and feet always get the coldest for me. As I get older, the heated gear is a must for me and especially for Terry! It has also been easier for me to ride in hot weather rather than cold As I have mentioned before during the to Phoenix ride, we left Moriarty, New Mexico and the temperature was 16 degrees. If it had not been for the heated gear, I would probably have waited a few hours until it warmed up. Terry and I did not have that option during a ride back from Montreal, Canada way back in October of We were in upstate New York and it was a brisk 20 degrees on a beautiful Sunday morning. Since we had to get back to Newport, Rhode Island before Monday morning, we put on everything we had brought with us which included our rain suits trying to stay warm! We also only had open face helmets with no face shields! Boy, we were not too smart back then! Terry and I were in the first year of our marriage and I found out that she must really love me to ride with me under those con- So how cold was it riding 65 mile per hour in 20 degrees without heated gear? Check out the chart and you can see the wind chill was a minus 5 degrees which is classified as Uncomfortable. Needless to say, we were very lucky to avoid frostbite that morning and were very thankful as the temperatures rose to a balmy 45 degrees during the day! Then it only felt like 32 degrees at 65 miles per hour! On the morning in Moriarity, we were driving 65 miles per hour and the temperature was 16 degrees. The wind chill for 15 degrees at that speed was a minus 12 degrees and it was still in the uncomfortable range. However, my heated gear made it a very comfortable ride. I could only wonder how the other riders who did not have heated gear were able to continue riding. I found this wind chill chart online with many others. Evidently, 33 degrees with good gloves is Bearable! But I would tend to disagree with that rating! Please note that 65 miles per hour at 50 degrees give a wind chill of 40 degrees. That is still cold in my book. There is also an app for calculating wind chill for Apple iphones and there is probably one for the other brands of smartphone users. I installed one of the free wind chill apps today on my phone. Then I compared it to this chart and the wind chill temps came out exactly the same. weather. ditions.january 1, 2018 Page 4

Ride Across the Country Together International Anita Stienstra Members love this ride! B onding is part of the experience. You bond with your group of five to six motorcycle riding buddies.

5 Ride Across the Country Together International Anita Stienstra Members love this ride! B onding is part of the experience. You bond with your group of five to six motorcycle riding buddies. You may know them or not. They pour in from north and south and all around. You bond with the larger group making the ride. They dine together each night along the way. You bond with Chapter Members and business owners and workers along the way. Many Members help feed the crew who have stopped for their nightly dinner and lodging. You bond with Home Office staff. You bond with the road. Route 40 is that road. Are you up for the adventure? Bobby Daniels of Apex, North Carolina, took the plunge and rode for the first time this year. What follows is his story about this Member-planned and manned 2017 road trip 40 to Phoenix and also a look at the Home Office festivities and more. The ride according to Bobby Daniels I met Russ, the organizer of 40 to Phoenix, at the 2015 Wing Ding in Huntsville, Alabama. I think every man with a motorcycle wants to take the great American road trip across our country. I certainly did. I took a business card, joined the Facebook group and told myself I would do the trip someday. I checked the Facebook page from time to time in late 2015 from work and read about the preparations people were making for the trip in I could feel their excitement. Then came all the photos and updates during the trip. I was hooked. I started riding Ruby the Gold Wing to work every day (rain, snow or shine) starting January I tested gloves, boots, raingear, even wool socks to make sure everything worked and kept me dry and warm. I looked at Route 66 websites during lunch at work, saved GPS coordinates and plotted my routes. I lost 25 pounds because I was sure my butt would not haul my belly across the country. I walked 4-5 miles a day. Each night dinner was provided by local GWRRA Chapters. The Conway, Arkansas Chapter made us feel very welcome with a big cookout in the motel parking lot. What a great feeling it was after a long day of riding to see people waving at us and stopping traffic so we could get into the parking lot. The grills were smoking and the tables were set. There was a party atmosphere and best of all we did not have to ride to dinner. On day six, I started riding separately from the group. The motto of 40 to Phoenix seems to be You ride your own ride. The organizers want you to enjoy the ride and that means doing it exactly the way you want. Just let your group know and show up for the meals at night. I met the friendliest people in the most out-of-the-way places. I don t know if it is my rugged good looks or Ruby the Gold Wing, but people just seemed to want to talk to me. I met Grady and Cindy in Canute, Oklahoma, and it was not long before he was showing me photos of his Honda Fury on his phone. In his pickup truck, Bobby Kemp crossed four empty lanes of old Route 66 in Erick, Texas, and stopped facing east in the west bound lanes. He had noticed Ruby parked on the shoulder and me taking photos of an old abandoned motel. He was a Harley guy and wanted to make sure I didn t miss some local attractions. I enjoyed the New Mexico State Police motorcycle escort to dinner (Continued on page 7) January 1, 2018 Page 5

6 O ne of the articles I recently read on the Internet is by Alison Doyle in the August, 2017 version from New Balance. Alison wrote that there are five essential leadership skills; I thought I could share them with you. Communication: I think we all know how important this skill is for anyone, especially a leader. A good leader will be able to communicate effectively with the group or one-on-one. They will think about expressing their thoughts, ideas and feelings clearly and precisely. They do this in both their verbal and written communications. If they are clear on what they want, on what they need, they should be heard. A good leader is also an effective listener; this is another important aspect of communication. They pay attention to what is being said, are non-judgmental, and try understand what the speaker needs. They may rephrase and ask questions as part of their listening habits to make certain they understand the speaker. Nonverbal Communication: In some cases, this can be more important that what the leader is saying verbally. These are the nonverbal clues one gives and receives when talking or listening. The good leader needs to be open, calm and nonjudgmental. They usually appear relaxed and maintain eye contact with the person with whom they are speaking. They keep their tone friendly and conversational whenever possible. They maintain their individual space and recognize that others have their own space. They also observe others for nonverbal clues to how they are reacting to what is being said. Coaching: Coaching is not criticism or judgment. Rather it is a suggestion for how one can get a better outcome with a slightly different approach. It is a major part of the University s ITCP program. It can be a method to build selfesteem in others. It is used to develop and enhance skills and abilities we want to bring out in others. It is a method for encouragement and support; we are the person or group s cheerleader. With coaching, an effective leader asks open ended questions (who, what, when where, why, etc) and let the person or group discover answers for themselves. It is a powerful tool. Directing Others: A good leader knows how to delegate. They are clear in their expectations. They guide and instruct. They explain the need for what January 1, 2018 Page 6 District Carol and Tom Scully NC District Trainers they want and help others understand why it is important. They give specific directions if needed, but also listen to others input, thoughts and ideas. They then trust the person or group to follow through with what is needed. The effective leader will touch base to see if help or assistance is needed while the project or task is being planned. A good leader will recognize and give formal thanks for the help. Build Relationships: A skilled leader builds relationships both onon-one and with groups. They do this by remembering things that are important to other: names, personal details, etc. They ask questions in an attempt to get to know someone new, or when greeting an old friend. They are open and share themselves with others. They maintain the relationships with confidence and trust.

7 (Continued from page 5) in Moriarty much more than I thought I would. They did a rolling roadblock. Each exit and on-ramp was blocked as we rode through. Cops were behind us and in front. We had the road to ourselves. As the rear of our group passed an exit, the motorcycle cops at that exit would rush up the left lane to block the next exit. They did a great job. The mad dash from Moriarty, New Mexico, to Phoenix was probably my favorite day. I left before sunrise with snow flurries flying through the headlight beams. The Musical Highway, VLA (Very Large Array) and Pie Town were some of the stops during the day. I rode through icy slush and mud, met a snowplow and leaned hard into wind gusts of 50 mph. My heated jacket kept me toasty with temperatures in the 20s at 8,000 feet. I kept peeling off layers of clothes as 80 degrees greeted me late in the day in Phoenix. I loved every minute of it. My wife flew to Phoenix and spent a couple of days with me. The GWRRA Home Office made us feel very welcome. There were snacks, gifts, local rides, door prizes, cake and more. Laurie flew home on Friday and I spent the next four days alone with Ruby on my way home. Ruby hauled me 5,600 miles in 14 days. I think I got a little emotionally attached to her. We had a great time. I have one final memory from this trip that sums it up for me. I was riding on the original concrete, two-lane Route 66 all by myself on a sunny mid afternoon heading west. I had the music cranked up, the cruise control set, no other vehicles in sight and was enjoying the solitude and scenery. A train track ran parallel to the road. From a distance I saw a train heading in my direction and I gave it a huge, crazy wave when it got close. He gave me a couple of long horn blasts as he passed. It was just two people saying hi to each other on a lonely stretch of desert road in the American Southwest. I m ready to do it again. Motorcyclists who rode in 40 to Phoenix rolled into Phoenix on Tues., April 4. The next day was a special day at the Home Office. Annually we welcome those who took the road trip, usually about people (some are pictured on these two pages in their riding groups), along with others from Arizona and California, who ride in to make the group feel welcome and provide a local ride and some hospitality. This year Charles and Betty Bonnett even flew in from Montana. April 5 was 85 degrees cool by Phoenix s standard summer temperatures but a little warmer than the average spring day. It was sunny with a light wind. Folks left the hotel together and arrived about 9 a.m. at the office, lining the parking lot and streets, parked in slots for local rides they would take later. But first there are friends to say hello to and new folks to meet. As Home Office staff, I can tell you 40 to Phoenix Home Office Day is one of our favorite days. After meeting and/or speaking with Members on the phone, this is our chance to sit down and speak with some of you in person and get that hug. As editor of Wing World, I enjoy uncovering some stories that might turn into articles in the magazine, and as a GWRRA Member I look forward to seeing those I ve met or ridden with before. The GWRRA Official Products Store is a big draw for folks. It s a place to find T-shirts, hats, jackets, pins, vests, signs, and other goodies to commemorate the ride and visit to Home Office. This included an amazing event T-shirt, too. It s a cool-looking short-sleeved black T-shirt that shows three Gold Wing riders on the road under a prominent I-40 sign. The shirt also commemorates our 40th anniversary. They are available for purchase on the store website at (For a sneak preview of the shirt, look at the photo, bottom, right. George Bageant is wearing this T-shirt in the photo). If that wasn t enough we gave out cash prizes and door prizes thanks to our generous business members. I wish they all could have been here so we could have thanked them in person. We also had Rita s Italian Ice, Hinds Enterprises kettle corn, and Queso Good food truck for a scrumptious Mexican lunch, and three cakes the size of your Gold Wing tire square not round. It was a fun day. January 1, 2018 Page 7

Member Series William Prince Historic Halifax What is now the tiny town of Halifax was the capital of North Carolina during

It was also the place where Halifax Resolves, the first document to call for separation from Britain.

Halifax was a bustling town until the construction of I-95 drove the population to Roanoke Rapids.

Reenactors recreate a scene from the Revolutionary War.

The courthouse houses county offices. There is a preserved courtroom upstairs. The new, modern courthouse is across town.

Most of the buildings are privately owned. The Visitor Center arranges tours of the site.

8 Member Series William Prince Historic Halifax What is now the tiny town of Halifax was the capital of North Carolina during the War for Independence. It was also the place where Halifax Resolves, the first document to call for separation from Britain. Today, Halifax is a tiny town and the county seat of the county of Halifax. Halifax was a bustling town until the construction of I-95 drove the population to Roanoke Rapids. I lived in Halifax for ten years until I moved to central North Carolina. Reenactors recreate a scene from the Revolutionary War. How to Get There Take I-85 north to US-158 and then NC-903 Where to Eat The Halifax County Historic Courthouse. The courthouse houses county offices. There is a preserved courtroom upstairs. The new, modern courthouse is across town. Historic Halifax is an historic site operated by the state. The Visitor Center is owned by the state. Most of the buildings are privately owned. The Visitor Center arranges tours of the site. Privately owned buildings may not be visited. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church no longer houses a faith community. It is now used for marriages, community events and tours. On the Fourth of July the Town of Halifax presents tours and a free showing of an outdoor drama, a drama that is presented for an admission cost during the summer. January 1, 2018 Page 8 Ralph s Barbecue is a premier restaurant in Halifax County. It is located in Weldon, nine miles from Halifax near the Interstate.

Recipe (4 servings) 5 cups chicken broth (I use no salt) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste

Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer 15 minutes Add chicken and rice and cook 5 minutes covered. Uncover and simmer 5 minutes. If too dry, add additional broth.

This is the perfect dish for a cold night, the kind that we have had to start the year. This dish is wonderful. I served it to Delores to rave reviews.

I used a salted broth and did not add any more. It was still a little salty. Instead of instant rice, I used quick cook rice and precooked it.

9 Recipe (4 servings) 5 cups chicken broth (I use no salt) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast 1 cup instant rice Combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, pepper and thyme in pot. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer 15 minutes Add chicken and rice and cook 5 minutes covered. Uncover and simmer 5 minutes. If too dry, add additional broth. My Cooking Adventure Never heard of making soup before. All the soup that I ve made always came in a can. This one may have made be rethink this reality. This is the perfect dish for a cold night, the kind that we have had to start the year. This dish is wonderful. I served it to Delores to rave reviews. Then I made it again for a party the next day and my guests really loved it. Only a couple of changes. The recipe calls for no salt broth. I used a salted broth and did not add any more. It was still a little salty. Instead of instant rice, I used quick cook rice and precooked it. I wouldn t know how it would have tasted with instant rice, but this version was very good. I used rotisserie chicken for an extra burst of flavor. January 1, 2018 Page 9 The dish was rich, and exploding with flavor. It s suitable for any time you want a one dish meal.

10 William Prince Jan 8 Jerry Hyde Jan 25 Robin Wilson Jan 29 None This Month Jelaine Gilliam 2016 Hank Averette 2001 Frances Averette 2002

11 Riley s Bike and Trike 510 W Center Street (HWY 70) Mebane, North Carolina (919)

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13 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 G High Point D Greenville V Statesville 2 3 G2 Waynesville Y2 Monroe C2 Smithfield 7 8 A Greensboro T2 Albemarle 9 10 L2 Mooresville X2 Wilkesboro U2 Laurenburg 11 X Wake Forest Planning Meeting 12 D2 New Bern W Eden 13 B2 Winston- Salem P2 Forest City Z Rocky Mount H2 Durham F2 Garner E2 Elizabeth City 16 Rex Temple 17 M2 Hendersonville Q Wilmington 18 C2 Hickory E Cary L Gastonia M Salisbury N-Burlington Y Morganton S2 Sanford I Asheville R Thomasville 28

14 Jan 11 Planning Meeting Gorman Christian Academy 3:00 Jan 15 H2 Gathering Mayflower Seafood 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Gathering

GAZETTE Carolina Wings NC H2 Durham, NC August 1, 2018

GAZETTE Carolina Wings NC H2 Durham, NC August 1, 2018 GWRRA Ray & Sandy Garris, Ex. Dir. NC District Roy & Cindy Bryant, Dir. NC-H2 Jerry & Dale Hyde, Dir. jerryhyde@frontier.com GWRRA NC-H2 NC District