GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE. RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO California District - Region F CA1M

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1 GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO California District - Region F CA1M MAY 2015

2 GWRRA CHAPTER CA1M Staff Chapter Director Trent & Denise Reid (909) Asst. Chapter Director OPEN Chapter Educator Larry Tegel (951) Asst. Chapter Educator Jerry Cowan Treasurer Gary Blackburn Tour Director John Somma and Tammy Dvorak 50/25/25 Chairman Judy Hoeft 50/25/25 Co-Chair Eileen Bayardo Sunshine Jim & Suzanne Back Store Manager Cecil and Mike Luckinbill Newsletter Editor Steve & Sandy Damico Web Master Steve Damico Historian/Photographer Cheryl Huizenga Meeting Minutes Lois Cowan Membership Sheree Tegel Phone Tree Glenn Maness Advertising Glenn Maness Public Relations Glenn Maness Chapter Pride John Somma Chapter Charity Coordinators Shirley Blackburn Lou Olson Couple of the Year (COY) Individual of the Year (IOY) National, Region F, and California Staff National: Director of GWRRA Ray & Sandi Garris (800) Region F: Directors Keith & Teresa Morrison (505) Educators Mike & Ruth Burke (209) Member Enhancement Cindy & Kenneth Kelly (623) California District: Directors Vincent & Pam Puterbaugh (951) Asst. Director John & Linda Boman (951) Asst. Director Bob & Nancy Clark (661) District Educator Mike & Ruth Burke (209) Chapter Meeting: Second Sunday of the month at Pepper Steak Highland Ave. Highland, Ca Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. - Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. Activity Meeting: Monday after the 2nd Sunday at Flo s 5626 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside CA pm 7pm ( 2

3 Trent & Denise Reid CA1M Chapter Director Ramblings We re coming into the Spring, which is the best time of the year for riding a motorcycle. The weather is mild; not too hot, not too cold. The days are longer so we can plan longer rides. We ve had to cancel the last several rides and events because of no participation. I m trying to figure out how to fix this, and I have a few ideas. Let me ask this: Do we need to make changes to the ride calendar? Are there too many rides? Are the destinations not of interest? The Chapter leadership team worked very hard to put together a ride calendar that we thought would get people out of the house and onto their bikes. I realize that we all have lives outside of GWRRA and sometimes there are conflicts. But if you re not participating because of a problem with the ride calendar, I need your feedback. Here is the job description for members: Provide feedback to Chapter Officers: What are we doing well? What could we do differently? Be honest and candid. Attend Chapter functions whenever possible. Promote a supportive, family atmosphere Have FUN!!! When I say I want your feedback, I really mean it. This is YOUR Chapter, and it s my job as Chapter Director to help make it a good experience for you. I need YOUR help to make YOUR Chapter the best it can be. If you want to host an event; an ice cream social, BBQ, etc., or have a ride idea, let me know. Let s get together, ride, and have some FUN! Continued on page 4 3

4 Continued from page 3 The article above was published from one of our northern chapters in their newsletter and they have allowed me to share with you our members. (slightly edited) This is your chapter let your staff know how we are doing so that we can make any changes that may be needed. We are always looking for input. April has been a great month for riding and those that have been out riding will have many stories to tell. CA1A and CA1Q are now complete and were tons of FUN. Our Weds night rides and new location 2 meeting spot are working out to be FUN as well. Upcoming is the REGION F CONVENTION in TUCSON at the JW MARRIOT TUCSON STARR PASS RESORT and SPA. Get those registrations in and come enjoy all the activities and riding opportunities that have been planned for your enjoyment. Check our website and calendar for schedules and all the activities and poker rides coming up. Your staff has been working hard to keep the information current and up to date so you may come play with your FRIENDS and FAMILY. Trent and Denise Reid CD CA1M All The Gear All The Time 4

5 TUCSON HERE WE COME!! We hope that you all join us at the Region F convention this year. We ve always had a lot of fun at the Region F convention and I am sure this year will not be any different. Going to a Region F Convention is another opportunity for you to see all your friends you ve met along the way throughout our Region. What better way to stay in touch with all those marvelous people you ve met. After all that is what GWRRA is all about, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, our motto that we live by. Always focusing on the Friends because frankly that is why we all hang out together, we re friends, and many say we re family. Below is a recap on what you are actually getting for your $ per night hotel stay. A brief synopsis of what the $30.00 credit is all about and how it is used. We ve always attached a schedule of events for the Region F convention so you can see what is happening each day. If you want education this is where you should be. The CA convention unfortunately will not be having a UTDP class. So if you want to become a seminar presenter this is where to do it. Also Region F is having the Amazing Team Challenge, so if you want to test your skills at riding at low speeds, come out and show us what you can do. Because of limited open areas at the CA convention we will not be having the Amazing Team Challenge. Shiny bikes, chrome and just pure beauty, come and enter your bike in the Bike Show at the Region F convention, we know how you all like those bragging privileges of winning that special trophy. There is something to do for everyone at the Region F convention, so we hope to see many of you there. Speaking about conventions and rallies, don t forget those California Rallies in May. Starting out with CA-2S s junk yard sale May 1 & 2nd, moving on the CA-1K Mother s Day ride on May 2 nd! Don t forget to mark your calendars for CA-2K s A day with the Krows, sponsored by Jelly Belly, on May 16 th and of course ending out the month with CA-2Q s garage sale on May 30 th. Always something to do in California! Continued on page 6 5

6 Continued from page 5 A big thank you to Robin Black for winning the tires, but not taking the prize and pulling a 2 nd ticket... that second ticket pulled was ours, so a BIG thank you for allowing all of us a second opportunity to win. And boy do we need them!! Thanks Robin for your generosity. And speaking of fun, yes Princess entered the pie eating contest, along with 3 other female contenders we held our own and actually had fun. Although I was accused of only taking 2 bites, in my defense I did not suck it up like our male counterparts did I actually took bites and it was more than two! It was fun, and I m sure you will see pictures posted of Princess having fun!! Take care and please travel safe, Until next month, ride well, ride often, Vincent & Pamela Join your GWRRA friends in Tucson, Arizona - May 22-24, 2015, for your GWRRA Region "F"un Convention at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa For Resort Registration go to: They have had questions about the $119 room rates for the Rally, so here is the breakdown. While it is true the rooms are $119 a night, your room will be credited $30 a night to use on anything you can charge to your room. It is accumulative and will be removed from the things you have charged to your room at check out. So let's say you have a meal and charge it to the room. When you check out, you will pay for your room and the dinner will be offset by your $30 credit per night. If you stay four nights, that adds up to a $120 credit for your room. What it boils down to is that the room rates equate to $89 if you use the $30 a day credit toward room charges. Hopefully that makes sense, because they really hope most of you come spend the time with them. This, to some of us, will be a once in a lifetime chance to stay at a 5 star Resort and Spa at such a discounted price. GWRRA Region F un Convention

7 Tour Directors John & Tammy On the Road Again Last month our fearless leader, Trent, led us on a after meeting ride that was orchestrated beautifully around local mountains that I didn t know even existed, He took us to a park that had a waterfall that runs all year round. Trent also gave us general information about the local mountains that most of us did not know. Rumor was floating around the day of the ride, that Mr. Tegel was going to buy a new bike. So, after Trent s ride a few of us went down to Redlands Honda to check it out. Yahoo!!!! Its no more a rumor, Larry purchased his new red bike and led us on a Wednesday Night Dinner Ride to break it in. A fine job by Mr. Tegel. Now, we have others in the chapter contemplating on getting new bikes. Now, we need some new places to ride. I have four new restaurants that I am sure no one has been to. So, keep your eyes open for the upcoming Wednesday Night Dinner Rides. If you have a place you want to ride, please let me know. Lets put some new rides together. All ideas welcome. If you know someone who has a motorcycle and wants to ride with us, give him or her my name and phone number.! We have great weather coming up, so lets get out and ride!!!! Who s going to Reno? As always, the ride leaders are important and thanks to those of you that have stepped up to the plate to lead the rides, you are appreciated. A note: from your tour director. Each and every of you bring a special shine to this Chapter, your individuality and presence is what makes CA1M, so special!!!!! Let s Ride 7

8 Larry Tegel CA1M Chapter Educator It says it s Spring, but, John Somma and I were in 95 degree weather yesterday. The point is, it s warming up and it is definitely riding weather! So, break out the cool collars and cooling vests to make sure they are ready for the summer. Now is a good time to go over your bike to make sure you are ready for the road. Put the bike on the center stand and get down on the ground. Rotate the tires and look for cuts, screws, nails, bubble/blisters and the tread wear bars. If you don t know what the wear bars look like, ask me to show you. If it is time to change your tires, do it now. While you are down there looking at your tires, check out the disc brake shoes to see if they need servicing. Don t wait until you hear that dreaded squeal of metal on metal! (I know from experience) Now is also a good time to blow out your controls, switches and levers. Use your air compressor or go to a friends that has one and put the little rubber nozzle on it to get into the weep holes under the instrument clusters. If you don t know where they are, ask me to show you. I spray them out with air, spray in some Tri-flow lubricant (not WD-40), it does not attract dirt. After spraying it in, then blow out with air again. This usually helps to work very well. Take a walk around the bike with it running. This will allow you to make sure that all of your lights are working, including your license plate light. A couple a years ago we found that 8 out of 10 bikes had a burnt out license plate light. Continued on page 9 8

9 Continued from page 8 Now would also be a good time to check and replenish your first aid kit, if you carry one on the bike. Replace the gloves in it with new ones in a fresh zip-lock bag. Is your oil and filter need to be changed? When was the last time you changed your final drive gear oil????? It only takes 6 oz. and about 5 minutes to do the gear oil. If you don t know how to do it, call me. A prepared rider has a better chance at being a safe rider. So, don t forget, Keep it Safe out there! Larry Tegel CA1M Chapter Educator 9

10 April Meeting Highlights Meeting Highlights April Members 1 Visitor 9 Bikes 2 Trikes 50/50 Jim B and Cecil Chapter Pride Cheryl H. Chapter Charity-Brownies Trent ANNOUNCEMENTS Rebecca said Paul said Hi from Canada Trent asked if anyone was interested in go to the 40 to Phoenix. It will be in Ariz. On Thursday April16 if anyone want to go meet up. Region F Convention May in Tucson CA1Q Rally Sunday the 19 th in Silverado Park Reno Rendezvous June the Calif Gold Angeles will be performing with the British Columbia Team. Lois Announced if you have Pull Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, the turn in day is May 1. Bring them to any pie ride and she will take them over. RIDER EDUCATION Becky Torres has earned her Master s Patch. Keep your membership up to date. We have all had a situation that the Gold Book came in handy to get us back on the road. Jerry reviewed when group riding and making turns. Stay in your track when turning corners. If you are in the left track stay in the left track, do not cut over to the right track. You will be cutting off the driver in the right track. RAFFLE Barb, Sandy, Linda, Jerry, Norm, Fred, Steve, The Hogles, Gary, Dan UTTERLY RIDUCLUOUS BELL. John Somma for calling Tammy, A Load since he wanted bungee cords to tie down his LOAD. Jack Synder,,,Who carries a NO Turkey ticket in his vest pocket. Thinking he is safe from getting the bell. Jack you need to get a no bell free pass..the Turkey has been gone for years, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME BOTH THESE MEMBERS HAVE EVER RE- CEIVED A BELL. 10

11 MAY BIRTHDAY S B Lois Cowan 7 B Sheree Tegel 9 B Ed Hottman 10 B Mike Critzman 13 B Larry Tegel 22 B Sandy Damico 31 MAY ANNIVERSARIES A Bob McFall 21 A Dianne & Ron Hogle 31 2/11 11

12 Newsletter Policy Chapter CA1M s newsletter is distributed free of charge to GWRRA members or GWRRA boosters who participate in the Chapter activities. The newsletter is also distributed free to all advertisers and certain motorcycle related businesses or interests. After four months of non-participation as determined by the Membership Chairman, Newsletter Editor or the Chapter Director you may be removed from the mailing list. You will remain off the mailing list until you participate again or you make other arraignments with the Newsletter Editor or the Chapter Director. Remember, the newsletter is what we make it. Please submit articles that you think will be interesting or informative to other Chapter members. The articles may be about your favorite ride, bike accessory, or just a funny story. All articles submitted may be edited at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor, depending on the space available. Controversial subject matter may not be submitted. The News Letter Editor is human and may from time to time make mistakes. This is not cause for nomination for the bell. If you nominate the News Letter for the bell he will quit and this job will fall to you. Please submit your article by or typed letter to the Newsletter Editor by the 19th of the month to be in the next month s newsletter. Material in the newsletter may be reprinted without permission. Newsletter Editor sd547mail@gmail.com Steve & Sandy Damico 547 E Cherry Hill St. Ontario, CA SUPPORT RATES Business card $ 5.00 per month, $ per year 1/3 page $ 7.50 per month, $ per year 1/2 page $ per month, $ per year full page $ per month, $ per year 12

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14 Sunday Monday Tuesday CPR/ First Aide Tegel s Palace 10am Call Larry T Limited Seating by Appointment Only Planes, Trains, Cars Larry T Loc #2 8:30 am Chapter Meeting Pepper Steak 8:00am Breakfast 8:30 am Meeting After Meeting Ride? Activity Mtg Flo s Riverside 7:00 pm meeting Dinner 6:00 pm All Welcome Breakfast Ride Goodies Riverside John S Loc#2 9am JUNE 14

15 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 Dinner Ride Zendejas Chino Hills Steve D Loc#2 7 pm 6 Dinner Ride Dickey s BBQ Highland Jerry C Loc#3 7pm May 13 Dinner Ride Fish O Licious Rialto John S Loc#4 7pm 20 Dinner Ride Mongolian BBQ Grand Terrace Jerry C Loc#3 7pm Dinner Ride Corky s Rancho Cucamonga Steve D Loc# 4 7pm Dinner Ride Blondies Running Springs Larry T Loc# 3 7pm Trent Leaves for Rally Call Trent Newsletter Articles Due CA-1K Rally Canoga Park Jerry C Loc#1 7:00 am CA-2K Rally Region F Convention Tucson AZ 5/22-5/24 CA-1LRally San Luis Obispo Trent LOCATION # 1 LOCATION # 2 LOCATION # 3 LOCATION # 4 LOCATION # 5 PK. LOT BEHIND Carl s Jr. - MT. VERNON/E. SANTO DR. - COLTON RIVERSIDE LA SIERRA METROLINK STATION INDIANA & LA SIERRA PARK AND RIDE, NEAR I-10 FWY & YUCAIPA BLVD. ON HAMPTON DEL TACO, UNIVERSITY PKY. SAN BERNARDINO TOM S FARMS TEMESCAL CANYON RD. I15 /TEMESCAL CAN. 15

16 ALTERNATE LEAVE LOCATIONS FOR RIDES #1 North end of the Wal-Mart shopping center on Mt. Vernon and Washington off the 215 freeway Colton * LOCATION 1 I-215 #2 Riverside LaSierra Metrolink Station Indiana Ave Riverside South of the 91fwy East of La Sierra #3 Park & Ride North of the I-10 freeway, off Yucaipa Blvd. on Hampton Zendejas is our #1 leave location. Located at the North end of the Wal-Mart shopping center on Mt. Vernon and Washington off the 215 freeway. Leave locations will be noted on the ride calendar according to number, as listed on this page. Leave times are Fueled and ready to ride. 16

17 SLICE OF WRY I must admit that although I have the courage, I may be missing the skills to tackle home-repair projects.for example, in my shed are the remains of a lawnmower I once tried to fix and pieces and parts of a few other now-unidentifiable items. So I shouldn't have been surprised at my sister Bonnie's comment when she came for a visit and found me attacking the vacuum cleaner with a screwdriver... a hammer lying close by."i can't get this thing to cooperate," I explained rather sheepishly, trying to hide the hammer. Bon suggested, "Why don't you drag it out to the shed and show it what's left of the lawnmower? ALTERNATE LEAVE LOCATIONS FOR RIDES #4 Del Taco on University Parkway exit off the 215 North go East to #5 Tom s Farms Temescal Canyon Road Entrance South of Mexican Restaurant Corona 13 17

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22 California District - Chapter Rides for 2015 May May1 & 2 CA-2S Garage Sale May 2nd CA-1K Mothers Day Poker Run May 16th CA-2K Day with the Crows May Region F Convention Tucson AZ June June 6th CA-1L Pirate Ride June 14th CA-1D Rally with the Dogs June National Event in Reno June 27th CA-2N Fun with the Frogs July July 18th CAC Bear Country Fair Sept. Sept. 4-6 CA District Convention Sept. 3-6 Wing Ding - Huntsville Alabama Sept. 19th Sept. 26th CA-1Z 8 Ball Poker Ride Sept. 27th CA-1V The V-Run CA-2W Hanging with the Wolves Oct Oct. 10th CA-2R Redding Rattlesnakes Oct. 17th CA-1M The Milk Run Oct. 24th CA-1F The Halloween Fun Run Nov Nov. 14 CA-1C Coyote Round Up 22

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27 Meeting date/time Chapter Chapter Director Meeting Location 1st Saturday Lance & Dee Wilson Greenhouse Café 1169 Commerce Center 8:15 AM Breakfast CA1A Lancaster 9:15 AM Meeting 1 st Saturday 9:00 AM Meeting 1 st Saturday 9:00 AM Meeting CA1Z CA2W Ginger & Danny Merritt Larry & Linda Jenkins Home Town Buffet Margarita Rd Temecula Yosemite Falls Café 4020 N. Cedar Ave Fresno 1st Sunday 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Meeting 2nd Saturday 9:00 AM Meeting 2nd Saturday 8:00 Am Breakfast 8:30 AM Meeting 2nd Saturday 8:30 AM Meeting 2nd Saturday 8:30 AM Meeting 2nd Saturday 8:30AM Meeting 2nd Sunday 8:30 AM Meeting 2nd Sunday 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Meeting 2nd Sunday 8:30 AM Meeting 3nd Saturday 9:00 AM Meeting 3nd Saturday 9:00 AM Meeting 3nd Saturday 7:30 am Breakfast 8:30 am Meeting 3nd Saturday 8:45 AM Meeting 3rd Sunday 8:00AM Breakfast 8:30 AM Meeting 3rd Sunday 7:30 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Meeting 4th Saturday 8:30 AM Meeting 4th Saturday 9:30 AM Meeting Last Saturday 9:00 AM Meeting 4 th Sunday 8:30 AM Meeting CA1R CA2N CA1F CA1I CA1L CA2J CA1M CA1Q Michael & Gayle Davis Nick & Terri Riolo Crystal Richardson George & Norma Mocabee Bob & Barbara Dowdy Alex & Marcy Ageev Trent & Denise Reid Robin & David Black Hometown Buffet 1008 East 17 th Street Santa Ana Pine Tree Restaurant Hess Ave Sonora Broken Yoke Café 1851 Garnet Ave San Diego Denny s 546 W Baseline Rd Glendora IHOP 212 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo Hometown Buffet 2050 Diamond Blvd Concord Pepper Steak Highland Ave Highland Black Bear Diner 7005 Knott Ave Buena Park CA2R Dave Wilson Vittles Restaurant 2385 North Street Anderson CA1C CA1S CA2Q CA2S CAC CA1V CA2K CA2A CA1K CA1D Jim & Karen Miller Jo Jolitz Don & Beth Kuellmer Sal & Patti Esposito Bob & Nancy Harris (209) Pat Riley (951) Bill & Rene Johnson John & Debbie Whitled Ken Freeland Cliff Kennish Burger & Beer Dinah Shore Dr. Rancho Mirage Carrow s 2401 Harbor Blvd Ventura Black Bear Dinner 5100 Hopyard Road Pleasanton Hometown Buffet (McCarthy Ranch Center) 212 Ranch Dr. Milpitas Elks Lodge # Riverside Blvd Sacramento, Ca Maxwell s Wika Rd. Apple Valley Benicia Grill II 2390 N Texas St. Fairfield Old Salles Café 2062 North J Street Tulare Denny s 8330 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Canoga Park Paramount Elks Lodge 8108 E Alondra Blvd. Paramount 27

28 Trent & Denise Reid CA-1M Chapter Director Prospect Dr. Forest Falls, CA First Class Mail May 2015