Chapter of the Year: 2011, 2014 & 2016

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1 GWRRA - Gold Wing Road Riders Association Region F un ~ Chapter CA1-A ~ Lancaster, CA Friends for fun, safety, & knowledge! November s MSR at Maria Bonita Chapter of the Year: 2011, 2014 & 2016 Chapter Gathering 1 st of each month 8:30AM 9:00AM Greenhouse Café Lancaster 1169 Commerce Center Drive Lancaster, CA Chapter Director Bob & Linda Harmon ca1a.director@gmail.com Volume 8 Issue 12 December 2017

2 GWRRA CA1A Contents Featured Articles Bob & Linda Harmon Chapter Director Ken & Jan Pedder Assistant Chapter Director JoAnn MacLean Treasurer Carol Dykehouse Chapter Educator Motorist Awareness Sandy Carbo Membership Enhancement (MEC) Chapter Director 3, 4 Assistant Chapter Director 5 Motor Awareness 6 Membership Enhancement 7 District Director 8 Couple of the Year 9 Calendar 14 Kathy Iseri Newsletter Editor ca1a.editor@gmail.com Newsletter Policy: The chapter newsletter is distributed free of charge to GWRRA members or GWRRA boosters who participate in the chapter activities. The newsletter is also given free to all advertisers and certain motorcycle related businesses or interests. After three months of non-participation as determined by the Editor or Chapter Director you may be removed from the mailing list. You will remain off the list until you participate again or you make other arraignments with the Editor or Chapter Director. Please submit articles that you think will be of interest or informative to the chapter. 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. Please submit your article by or typed letter to the Editor by the 20th of each month for the next month s issue. Permission to reprint or use any part of the newsletter is implied only for GWRRA organizations. All others please contact the Newsletter Editor for permission to reprint any part of the newsletter. Friends for Fun Safety and Knowledge The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world's largest single-marquee social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles -- and some would say, the world's largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-religious and nonpolitical organization. Founded in 1977, GWRRA has grown to more than 80,000 U.S., Canadian and international members in 53 foreign countries in just 32 years. Over 800 active Chapters are managed by 4,000 volunteer leaders working with members to foster safe, enjoyable riding while also working to improve the public image of motorcycling.

3 Bob & Linda Harmon Chapter Directors Travels of Bob and Linda November has been a month of unusual activities for this couple. Weekly phone visit with oldest daughter, Shawna, who is pregnant and the most recent update. Baby is coming early. He is not growing like they want and that would be easier to control on the outside. Mom and dad to the rescue. Brodie is 8 and needs transport back and forth as well as all the other needs of an 8-year-old boy. So here we are. Mom delivered Baby boy on Tuesday, Nov. 14, about 1pm in the afternoon. 17 inches and 4 pounds 12 ounces. Small but keepable. This is number 15 of our grandchildren. I would say last but probably not. Our little charmer is officially named Dash Robert Slade Duet. Thanksgiving here was a bit unusual. The house was full of people, some we had met, some we did not know, and some were family. Linda s ex, Eric, was there with his wife, Ruth. We know them and have a comfortable relationship with them. Linda and Eric were in the kitchen a lot of the time, and Ruth and Bob enjoyed the company. One of the friends brought her significant other which was a Great Dane that stood over4 feet tall. He was truly a gentle giant. Another friend brought her boyfriend and her mother. They were all Cowboy fans, so we did watch the game. All in all, it was a good day. (better if Dash had been home!) It is now after Thanksgiving and our daughter stays at the hospital most of the time. Dash is growing but not fast enough for me. I would like for him to be home and not in a hospital. The other grandparents (my ex) are around now so we handed off Brodie yesterday and went for a drive. We went to the area where we want to settle in Texas. You will all be glad to know that the house we was looking at went off the market 2 days before we were able to call. There were 2 offers so it is gone. At the present time, there are no other homes there for sale that peaked our interest. We had a great time driving around the countryside and experiencing the different small towns that make up the landscape of Texas. The best way to experience Texas is get off the freeway and take the back roads. You will find some beautiful old building and interesting places. I finally got to taste a Kolache yesterday. If smaller, you could call it a Danish, but it is taller and sweeter. My girls have been teasing me about them for a year, so I tried one at a cute bakery we found in Brenham, TX. We are starting to talk about our return trip so hopefully when you read this, you can see our smiling faces. Life is full of experiences and everyone should live them to the fullest. We have attached some pictures of our recent adventures.

4 Robert Bob & Linda Harmon Chapter Directors Ride Safe it s more Fun!

5 Ken & Jan Pedder Assistant Chapter Director I find it hard to believe it is Thanksgiving already. Why does the time seem to pass so much more quickly than it did years ago? And why is it 80 degrees out at the end of November? I worked up a sweat doing some chores around the house.you might have thought it was September. Perhaps there is something to this global warming after all. Jan and I missed the November gathering so we could attend CA1C s annual event. It was a very enjoyable get together and was well attended. We are now preparing for Christmas and all the activities that go along with that. This would include our annual CA1-A Christmas Party which Jan and I will be hosting. We hope to see all of you there. Don t forget to contribute to the Pot of Gold! You could be the winner. Just remember, you can increase your chances of winning by buying more tickets. Happy Holidays! See you out on the road...ride often but ride safe! Ken & Jan Pedder Assistant Chapter Director

6 If anyone has an idea for a motorist awareness event please contact one of our officers.

7 Sandy Carbo Membership Enhancement Coordinator November has been another busy month for most of us. We decided at our gathering that we would collect socks, coats and sweaters and turn them in at our December gathering to be given to Grace Resource Center to be given to those that are less fortunate than we are. We are having our Christmas gift exchange and dinner on the 9 th of December in the home of Jan and Ken Pedder. It will start late afternoon around 5:00, serving dinner at 6:00pm. We hope everyone has signed up to bring food and to help Jan and Ken set up and clean up. If you have any questions, please call Jan and Ken. December is a busy month for all of us. Please help pitch in to help others, if you are going to the post office and you have a neighbor or friend having a hard time getting around, call them and see if you can do something kind for them. We need to remember, someday, sometime we might need help and what a better season to do something kind. I do hope those of you that went on the ride last month and then had lunch at Jacks place enjoyed the day. I am continually looking for new places to keep us going to places we have not been to eat that include a nice ride. We are entering into cold weather, we might consider for fun going to a movie, or picking a specific place to visit. Do you like museums? What kind? Give me your ideas that will make going places more interesting. My article is short this month with so much to do. Shopping is fun but it does take lots of energy. I guess the next time I write it will be in a New Year, Wow time does fly. Have a Happy Holiday season however you celebrate. Remember, ride safe and dress with the proper attire. See you in the New Year! Sandy Carbo Membership Enhancement Coordinator

8 Nancy & Bob Clark CA District Directors As we enter December we look back and have a lot to be thankful for: friends-old and new, adventures and fun riding our wings, and time with family. There is a small break to regain our appetites after a thanksgiving feast to enjoy festivities for the holiday season. Bob and I look forward to spending some time with some of our Goldwing friends and family during December. It is time to start planning for the next year, Officer s Conference is coming January 27th, so plan on being there to catch up on what s new in GWRRA. There is a promising future as a focus on riding and having fun comes in to play, and the new 2018 Goldwing may draw in a younger riding population. Let s be sure to make them feel welcome and show them how much fun we can have while riding safely. We will be installing new officers and honoring those who have served our membership, as well as having fun with our GWRRA family. All are welcome so please plan on attending. For information contact your CD and register for your hotel room before Dec. 27 th. We have a whole new year ahead of us with rallies and rides to look forward to. Work with your chapter team to come up with some great ideas for rides and activities be creative. You are the most important part of GWRRA and your chapter and your fun can only be as good as you make it. Share, participate, and have FUN. As we close out the year, Bob and I would like to thank all of you for all you do for your GWRRA friends and family. We love serving all of you and enjoy our time spent with our winger family. It is our hope that your holidays are filled with fun and laughter, and the joy of sharing time with friends and family. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Happy New Year to all. See you next year. Hugs, Bear Hugs from your CA District Directors Nancy & Bob Clark California District Directors [gwrra.mamabear@gmail.com]

9 Ken & Jan Pedder CA1A Couple of the Year 2017 Despite the unusually warm weather we have had recently, the opportunities for riding will soon be reduced. This is a good time to catch up with those maintenance activities you may have been putting off. How long has it been since you took a good look at those brake pads? Does the brake and/or clutch fluid need to be changed? And what about those little bothersome things like the CB trigger, cruise control and reverse buttons not working the way they should? This is a good time to open those control housings and give them a cleaning. I know I have a few of these things that should be addressed but haven t had the time to get to them. I am hoping to devote some time to this stuff during the time off between Christmas and New Year s. Hopefully, Jan and I can get some riding in as well. Jan and I wish you all Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year. See Y'all soon!! Ken & Jan Pedder CA1A Couple of the Year

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11 WHERE ARE YOU IN THE GWRRA RIDER ED PROGRAM? Bob & Sandy Carbo Scott Engle Kathy Iseri Level I Level II Level III Horacio Scheimberg Russ & Lucy Thome Ron Cabourne William Dykehouse Carol Dykehouse Linda Davidson Linda Harmon Linda Leo Randy & Sue Mendez Ken & Jan Pedder Master Senior Master Grand Master Life Grand Master Tom & Judy Musslyn Bob Harmon Bill & Lois Rose Dan Shannon Andrew & Judy Sterling Bob & Nancy Clark Don & Lois Grassman Jim & JoAnn MacLean Donna Pickens If you find your information is incorrect as listed, please provide your current information regarding your GWRRA Rider Education Program status to the CA1A Chapter Educator, Carol Dykehouse 2017 California Rallies CHAPTER DATE TITLE/FLYER LINK Officer s Conference January 21 Bakersfield CA-1I February 11 Valentine Rally CA-1R March 31-April 1 Rally in the Valley Mesquite CA-1A April 22 Annual Coyote Roundup CA-1Q April 30 Rendezvous with Q CA-1K May 6 Mother s Day Poker Run CA -2S May 6 Garage Sale CA-1Z May 20 Region F Rally May Tuscan, AZ CA-1D June 11 Rally with the Dogs CA-2N June 17 Fun with the Frogs CA-1L June 24 Pirate Ride CA-2J July 8 CA-1S July 15 CA-C July 22 Bear Country Fair Wing Ding 39 Aug 29-Sept 2 Grapevine, TX CA District Rally September Mammoth Mt CA-1M October 14 The Milk Run CA-1V October 15 The V-Run CA-1F October 21 The Halloween Fun Run CA-2R October 21 Arizona District Rally October Arizona Convention CA-1C November 4 Coyote Round-Up

12 Please make sure your information is provided to JoAnn MacLean our Sunshine Lady! CA-1A Tentative Ride Calendar 2017 January February March 7 4 Oro Grande Elmer s Bottle Tree Ranch 4 La Canada Desconso Gardens CA1I Rally/Berts Officer s Conference 18 CA1S Gathering/Ventura 18 Bishop Manzanar (overnight) April May June 1 Bakersfield 6 Lake Arrowhead 3 Summerland Moo Creamery Lake Isabella July August September 1 Wrightwood 6 Malibu Dukes 2 Carpinteria Long Valley October November December 7 Randsburg 4 Fraizer Park 2 Ridgecrest Calico

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14 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 Chapter Gathering Greenhouse 8:30 am Chapter Ride Men s Breakfast 8:30 Patty s Café Men s Breakfast 8:30 Patty s Café CA1A Christmas Party Pedder s Newsletter Articles are due 21 Men s Breakfast 8:30 Patty s Café Men s Breakfast 8:30 Patty s Café Horacio Scheimberg December 6 Bill Willis December 70 Bill Rose December 14 Randy & Sue Mendez December 8 Sue Mendez December 20 Nancy Clark December 25

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16 Snowball Christmas Cookies Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, softened slightly 5 tablespoons (63 grams) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) kosher salt 2 cups (240 grams) organic all-purpose flour, such as King Arthur Flour 2 cups (about 240 grams) finely chopped walnuts 1½ cups (about 188 grams) confectioners sugar, for dusting cookies twice Directions 1. Using an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or handheld electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in the vanilla and salt. Gradually add flour or gluten free flour blend; beating after each addition. Stir in the nuts; mix until fully incorporated. Divide dough in half and refrigerate in plastic wrap for approximately 45 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, arrange oven rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Place confectioners sugar in a small bowl; set aside. Measure dough using a small, 1-inch spring-loaded scoop making sure each scoopful is level. Roll dough between palms of hands to achieve a small rounded ball. 3. Place dough balls 1½ inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven until the cookies are just beginning to brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Do not overbake. The underside of the cookies should be only lightly browned. And, the cookies should not crack a sure sign of overbaked teacake cookies. 4. Cool cookies on baking sheets on wire racks for approximately 2 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets using a metal cookie spatula. While cookies are still warm, gently roll them in the confectioners sugar. Place the sugar-coated cookies on wire racks to cool completely. Roll cookies once again in the confectioners sugar..

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19 CA1A Staff Chapter Director Bob & Linda Harmon (661) Asst Chapter Director Ken & Jan Pedder (661) Treasurer JoAnn MacLean (661) Chapter Educator Carol Dykehouse (661) Mem. Enhancement Sandy Carbo (661) Newsletter Editor Kathy Iseri (661) Phone Tree Jan Pedder (661) Chapter Store JoAnn MacLean (661) M.A. Program Randy & Sue Mendez (661) Sunshine Lady JoAnn MacLean (661) Chapter Web Master Kathy Iseri (661) California District Staff District Director Nancy & Bob Clark (661) Asst District Directors Don & Beth Kuellmer Bob & Linda Harmon (925) (661) District Treasurer Darlene Herrera (626) District Educator Linda Harmon (661) District Trainer Steve & Teri Rippe (559) Mem. Enhancement Steve & Alma Sprenkle (858) MAP Coordinator Bob Harmon (661) COY/IOY JoAnn MacLean (661) Region F Staff Director Andy & Sherry Smith (757) Asst. Directors Joyce & Rick Elmore (970) Asst. Directors Cathy & George Diaz (949) Treasurer Patti O Neill-Esposito (408) Educators Michael & Dorie Werner (303) Asst Educators/MFA Joel & Marti Winkler (626) MA Program Cliff & Char Simpson (602) Trainer Harry & Amy Jenkins (505) Mem Enhancement Kenneth & Cindy Kelley (623) Region Store Sallie & Joe Baldwin (602) COY & IOY Coordinators Bill & Becky Brown (575) Webmaster Tom & Lisa Evans (575) Newsletter Tom & Vicki Lorenz (714) Helpful Links For Your Convenience! GWRRA International CA1A GWRRA California District GWRRA Region F

20 Chapter Meeting Locations & Times - Southern California 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd Sunday 2nd Sunday 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th Sunday 4th Sunday Last Time Chapter Meeting Place Chapter Director Breakfast - 08:30 CA1-A Greenhouse Café Bob & Linda Harmon Meeting - 9: Commerce Center Dr., Lancaster, CA (661) Breakfast - 07:30 CA1-Z Marie Callendar s Russell Johnson Meeting - 8: Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA (951) Breakfast - 07:00 Meeting - 7:30 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 07:00 Meeting - 8:00 Breakfast 07:30 Meeting 9:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 9:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 9:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 07:30 Meeting - 8:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 9:00 CA1-R CA1-F CA1-I CA1-L CA1-M CA1-Q CA1B CA1-C CA1-S CA1-D CA1-V CA1-K Mimi s Cafe Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA Broken Yolk Café (Pacific Beach) 1851 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA Mar Y Tierra Restaurant 1118 W. San Bernadino Rd, Covina, CA IHOP Restaurant 212 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA Pepper Steak Restaurant Highland Ave, Highland, Ca Black Bear Diner 7005 Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA Lorene s Ranch House rd St., Bakersfield, CA Burgers and Beer Dinah Shore Rancho Mirage, CA Carrow s Restaurant 2401 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA Paramount Elks Lodge 8108 E. Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA Maxwell s Wika Rd, Apple Valley, CA Denny s Diner 8330 Topanga Blvd, Canoga Park Ca Kenny Devor (949) Steve Sprenkle (858) Lorraine Nygren (951) Doc Boyd (805) Jerry Cowan (909) Janieta Villagrana (562) Larry Gillette (661) Cindy Frazer (760) Ken Thomas (415) Cliff Kennish (323) Pat & Sharon Riley (961) Ken Freeland (818) Updated 2015 Chapter Meeting Locations & Times - Northern California Meeting Time Chapter Meeting Place Chapter Director 1 st Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 9:00 CA2-W Variable Places Contact at 1gwrider@att.net for location Steve & Teri Rippe (559) nd 2 nd 2 nd Sunday 3 rd 3 rd 3 rd Sunday 4 th 4 th Sunday Breakfast - 07:00 Meeting - 8:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 9:00 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 07:30 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 07:30 Meeting - 8:00 Breakfast - 08:30 Meeting - 8:30 Breakfast - 08:00 Meeting - 9:00 Breakfast - 07:30 Meeting - 8:30 CA2-J CA2-N CA2-R CA2-Q CA2-S Country Skillet 2921 Harbor St., Pittsburgh, CA Golden Corral Restaurant 3737 Mc Henry Ave., Modesto CA Vittles Restaurant 2385 North Street, Anderson, CA Black Bear Diner 5100 Hopyard Rd. Pleasanton, Ca Omega Restaurant 90 South Park Victoria, Milpitas, CA CA-C Elks # Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA CA2-A CA2-K Old Salles Café 2082 N. J Street, Tulare, CA Benecia Grill II 2390 N. Texas St., Fairfield, CA Willy Walker (510) Denny Keeler (209) John Severson (530) Tim Hallock (925) Sal & Patti Esposito (408) Thomas Whitson (209) John & Debbie Whitted (559) Becky Carroll (510)

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23 Mike Ridgway Hello Gold Wing riders. My name is Mike from Chapter Q, and I am here to help if I can. During our trip to Wing Ding in Montana two of our Wings broke down. It cost one rider approx. $ the other about $ to get home. This really bothers me to no end! I went out and purchase a Motorcycle / Trike tow unit for my pickup truck. Now I am retired, so I have all the time in the world! I would like to offer to any Winger that breaks down and after using all of their AAA towing benefit s and any other tow services and they still are not home, CALL me and I will go get them FREE, just pay for my gasoline and buy me a hamburger. THANX Mike.

24 2337 W. Ave I. Lancaster, CA GWRRA Members receive: Accessories ~ Sales ~ Service Open Seven Days a Week

25 Classified Ads Ads are free to GWRRA members and are not limited to Gold Wing stuff. Submit requests to: Requests must be received by the 20 th of the month before the publication date. Please notify the Editor if your item(s) sell or you wish to end the ad. Advertising Rates Size of Ad Monthly 6 Months Yearly Business Card $5.00 $25.00 $ /3 Page $7.50 $37.50 $ /2 Page $10.00 $50.00 $ Full Page $15.00 $75.00 $ Member Name: Co-Rider Names: Mailing Address: Last GWRRA Membership Application First Street Address City State Zip Home Work New Renewal Member Number: USA Canada Other: Phone: ( ) ( ) Gold Book Directory Listing Information (Must check at least one): Truck/Trailer Phone Calls Only Tent Space Lodging Tools Tour Guide Do not list me in the Gold Book. GWRRA North 11 Avenue Phoenix AZ (623) (623) Fax New Members: Who referred you? Membership Type (Select One) Individual Membership 3 yrs $120 USD 2 yrs $85 USD 1 yr $45 USD Family Membership (2 or more people in household) 3 yrs $150 USD 2 yrs $105 USD 1 yr $55 USD Associate Individual* 3 yrs $135 USD 2 yrs $95 USD 1 yr $50 USD Associate Family* 3 yrs $165 USD 2 yrs $115 USD 1 yr $60 USD Subscription Only (Wing World Magazine) 1 yr $40 *The Associate Membership is for those who wish to take advantage of GWRRA and its benefits and do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie. Name: Membership #: Yes! I want Rescue Plus for just $35/ year. (Non-Members $50) Rescue Plus offers enhanced benefits and covers all registered drivers in your household while driving or riding in any non-commercial vehicle or motorcycle. Rescue Plus also covers your motorcycle trailer. Certain limitations and exclusions apply to coverage. All individuals must be registered with GWRRA to receive a membership card and coverage. Members of GWRRA must have a Family Membership to cover multiple drivers. Exclude me from offers. Exclude me from mailings. Payment Information Make checks payable in US Funds to GWRRA. GWRRA dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal tax purposes. Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Cardholder s Signature: