Volume 35, Issue 3 1. March 2018 INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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1 March 2018 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Steve and Alma (Bubbles) award Patrick and Sharon with couple of the year! Congrats (again) Pat and Sharon! Thanks for everything you do for our chapter! Chapter Directors... 2 Membership Enhancement... 3 Drill Team... 5 District Educator... 7 District Directors... 8 Birthdays and anniversaries... 9 Pictures Chapter Staff.. 11 District Staff Calendar of events Volume 35, Issue 3 1

2 INSIDE STORY HEADLINE CHAPTER DIRECTORS Hello Chapter V: Your leaders have planned a BIKE TRIP trip to Death Valley April We plan to leave Lowe`s location [ Bear Valley an!5] Mon. 9th. 8am., go to Black Bear in Linwood for breakfast. After breakfast on to Death Valley spending the nights 9,10 at Beatty, Nevada. We are making reservations at STAGECOACH HOTEL 900 east hwy 95 north, PH. #[775] Call ref. GWRRA for your discount, cost should be $ More details pls. contact Jim Albin, cell ph. [951] We hope many will be interested & go for the ride. Weather should be good. On another note; Jim and Jan Albin just returned from a Mo.of Feb. trip to Quartzsite,& Sierra Vista, Arizona. We enjoyed a very relaxing trip in our Mtr. Hm. We hope this will find all doing well. AD Jim Albin CA1-V Volume 35, Issue 3 2

3 MEC NEWS AND MUSE MARCH 2018 Well, blow me away! Winter weather has finally arrived in the high desert. The weather was quite blustery in Adelanto for our Leadership meeting on 2/26, a precursor to Tuesday's storm. The snow started to fall here in Adelanto just before 1pm and continued until a little after 2pm. The winter scene at our home was absolutely breathtaking to me. The kitties that braved the weather enjoyed batting snowflakes. My husband, Stephen, had a doctor's appointment on Hesperia Rd. at 1pm that day and he rode the motorcycle, since the weather looked OK. What a surprise to him when he was ready to ride home. He had never ridden in falling snow, but he took it slowly and arrived home chilled, but envigorated. On Saturday, March 3rd and weather permitting, Patrick Riley is planning to ride to Chapter A's breakfast get together in Lancaster at the Greenhouse Cafe. I f you plan to go, please meet at Starbucks at the 395/Palmdale Rd. at 7:30am. Sunday, March 11th is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Remember, we spring ahead so you lose one hour of sleep, but we gain more light in the evenings. Yeh! On Tuesday, March 13th, Chapter V will hold an Olympic Event at the Victor Valley Bowl at 7pm. A fun evening will set you back $8.00 for two games and shoe rental. We will meet for dininer at 5:30pm at Raul's #2 on Palmdale Rd then it's on to the alley. Saturday, March 17th is, of course, St. Patrick's Day. You're invited to our annual celebration at Maxwells for dinner at 6pm. You can have the traditional corned beef and cabbage or enjoy anything else on the menu (as long as it is green). CA-1F is having their rally in the San Diego environs that day. For those of you who are planning to attend, have a fun day and safe trip. Sunday, Marach 18th Chapter V's get together at Maxwells. Perhaps there will be a special on corned beef hash, if you haven't had your fill. Please remember to bring a donation for our drawings. March 20th is the first day of Spring, aka, the Vernal Equinox. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate for Chapter R's final Rally in the Valley March Saturday, March 31rh We will meet at Rubio's Mexican Restaurant at the 395/Palmdate Rd. for dinner at 6pm followed by an ice cream social at Baskin Robbins for dessert. One scoop or two? Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Have a wonderful and safe month. Your MEC, Lisa Glass Volume 35, Issue 3 3

4 INSIDE STORY HEADLINE Ride Coordinator Position Open! Volume 35, Issue 3 4

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7 Motorcycle Safety Tips Motorcycles are fun. We all know that. They are also more dangerous than a car. Motorcyclists are 30 more times likely to die in a crash than in a car. Those numbers are even scarier for older riders who take up or return to motorcycling after many years. Slower reflexes, weaker eyesight, more brittle bones and other disadvantages cause riders over 60 years of age to be hospitalized after a crash rather than younger riders. Still there are those riders that ride for a lifetime without injury. Optimize your odds by being prepared and avoiding risks. Speed and alcohol are factors present in many accidents. Eliminate those and reduce your risks. Don t buy more bike than you can handle. If you ve been off of motorcycles for a while, you may be surprised by the performance of today s bikes. When shopping for a bike, start with one that fits you. When seated, you should easily be able to rest both feet flat on the ground without having to be on tiptoes. Handlebars and controls should be within easy reach. Invest in antilock brakes. IIHS data shows that motorcycles equipped with ABS brakes were 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash than bikes without it. The reason is simple: Locking up the brakes in a panic stop robs the rider of any steering control. That can easily lead to a skid and crash, which can result in serious injury. ABS helps you retain steering control during an emergency stop, and it can be especially valuable in slippery conditions. Hone your skills. An MSF course or similar class can teach you the basics, as well as advanced techniques, such as how to perform evasive emergency maneuvers. An approved safety course may make you eligible for an insurance discount and, in some states, to skip the road -test and/or the written test part of the licensing process. Use your head. Riders without a helmet are 40 percent more likely to suffer a fatal head injury in a crash and are three times more likely to suffer brain injuries, than those with helmets, according to government studies. When Texas and Arkansas repealed their helmet laws, they saw a 31- and 21-percent increase in motorcycle fatalities, respectively. A full-face helmet that s approved by the Department of Transportation is the best choice.. Wear the right gear. Jeans, a T-shirt, and sandals are recipes for a painful disaster on a bike. Instead, you want gear that will protect you from wind chill, flying bugs and debris, and, yes, lots of road rash if you should slide out. For maximum protection, go for a leather or other reinforced jacket, gloves, full pants, and over-the-ankle footwear, even in summer. Specially designed jackets with rugged padding and breathable mesh material provide protection as well as ventilation for riding in warm weather. Use a helmet visor or goggles for effective eye protection. Be defensive. A recent study found that in collisions involving a motorcycle and a car, car drivers were at fault 60 percent of the time. You need to be extra alert, especially in this age of epidemic phone use and texting behind the wheel. Keep an eye out for cars suddenly changing lanes or pulling out from side streets.. Avoid bad weather. Slippery conditions reduce your margin for error. Rain not only cuts your visibility but reduces your tires grip on the road, which can make cornering tricky. If you need to ride in the rain, remember that the most dangerous time is right after precipitation begins, as the water can cause oil residue to rise to the top. Avoid making sudden maneuvers and be especially gentle with the brakes, throttle, and steering to avoid sliding. Watch for road hazards. A motorcycle has less contact with the pavement than a car. Sand, wet leaves, or pebbles can cause a bike to slide unexpectedly, easily resulting in a spill. Bumps and potholes that you might barely notice in a car can pose serious danger when on a bike Be ready to roll. Before each ride, do a quick walk-around to make sure your lights, horn, and directional signals are working properly. Check the chain, belt, or shaft and the brakes. And inspect the tires for wear and make sure they re set at the proper pressure.

8 District Directors Page By the time you read this we probably will be in the new year of 2018 a year of changes and opportunities. Bob & I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family close around you. We will begin our adventure this year at Officer s Conference where we will come together and learn about how our focus will be on fun and riding. Hope you will be joining us. We will not be submitting an article monthly to the chapter newsletters after this month. Quarterly you will be receiving a District Newsletter along with all GWRRA members, but please feel free to contact us anytime with questions, concerns, or just wanting to visit. We love to hear from you. With that being said, Bob & I wish you a wonderful new year of fun and adventure as we travel these roads together. Look forward to seeing you out and about. Bear Hugs, Nancy & Bob Clark

9 March Birthdays Albert Young 27 Anniversaries Mike and Maggie 21 Bob and Kay Finch 31 Volume 35, Issue 3 9

10 Lisa celebrates her birthday! On our way home from Sacramento, Lynda and John stopped by Superior Dairy in Hanford for a banana split! Volume 35, Issue 3 10

11 CHAPTER TEAM Chapter Directors: Patrick and Sharon Riley, Assistant Chapter Director: Jim Albin (760) Chapter Ride Coordinator: POSITION OPEN! Motorist Awareness: Mike and Barri Critzman, , Chapter Treasurer: Lynda Baker, Member Enhancement: Lisa Glass, Chapter Store Manager: Sharon Riley, Couple of the Year: Patrick and Sharon Riley Individual of the Year: Jim Albin, (760) Dinner Ride Coordinator: Lisa Glass, Chapter Historian and Ride Coordinator: Mike Rand, (760) Webmaster: Mike Rand, Newsletter Editor: John Baker (temp), Volume 35, Issue 3 11

12 District Directors Assistant District Director Assistant District Director Assistant District Director Bob & Nancy Clark Don & Beth Kuellmer Bob & Linda Harmon District Treasurer District Educator Assistant District Educator District Trainer Darlene Herrera Cell Linda Harmon Steve & Teri Rippe Medic First Aid Coordinators Linda Harmon Motorist Awareness Program Coordornator Bob & Linda Harmon Membership Enhancement Coordinators Alma & Steve Sprenkles Newsletter Editor Steve Johnson District Photographer Jim Miller District Store Manager WEB Master District Artist Kevin Herrera Cell Ric Ewing Ruth Burke Convention Vendor Coordinator Ken and Jan Pedder Couple and Individual of the Year Coordinator Couple Of the Year 2015/2016 Individual Of the Year 2015/2016 JoAnn MacLean Steve & Alma Sprenkle John Cunningham Volume 35, Issue

13 Meeting Time Chapter Meeting Place Chapter Director 1st Breakfast - 08:30 Greenhouse Café Bob & Linda Harmon CA1-A Saturday Meeting - 9: Commerce Center Dr., Lancaster, CA (661) st Breakfast Marie Callendar's Russell Johnson CA1-Z Saturday Meeting Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA (951) st Breakfast - 07:00 Mimi's Café Kenny Devor CA1-R Saturday Meeting - 07: Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA (949) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Broken Yolk Café (Pacific Beach) Stephan Sprenkles CA1-F Saturday Meeting - 8: Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA (858) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Mar Y Tierra Restaurant Lorraine Nygren CA1-I Saturday Meeting - 8: W. San Bernadino Rd Covina, CA (951) nd Breakfast - 08:00 IHOP Restaurant Doc Boyd CA1-L Saturday Meeting - 8: Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA (805) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Pepper Steak Restaurant Jerry Cowan CA1-M Sunday Meeting - 8: Highland Ave. Highland, CA (909) nd Breakfast - 07:00 Black Bear Diner Janieta Villagrana CA1-Q Sunday Meeting - 8: Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA (562) rd Breakfast - 07:30 Lorene's Coffee Shop Larry Gillette CA1-B Saturday Meeting - 9: rd St, Bakersfield, CA (661) rd Breakfast - 08:00 Burgers and Beer Cindy Frazer CA1-C Saturday Meeting - 9: Dinah Shore Rancho Mirage, CA (760) rd Breakfast - 08:00 Carrow s Restaurant Ken Thomas CA1-S Saturday Meeting - 9: Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA (415) rd Breakfast - 07:30 Maxwell s Pat & Sharon Riley CA1-V Sunday Meeting - 8: Wika Rd, Apple Valley, CA (961) th Breakfast - 08:00 Paramount Elks Lodge Cliff Kennish CA1-D Sunday Meeting - 8: E. Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA (323) Last Breakfast - 08:00 Denny s Diner Ken Freeland CA1-K Saturday Meeting - 9: Topango Blvd., Canoga Park, Ca (818) Volume 35, Issue 3 13

14 Meeting Time Chapter Meeting Place Chapter Director 1st Breakfast - 08:00 Brooks Ranch Restaurant Steve & Teri Rippe CA2-W Saturday Meeting - 9: S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA (559) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Home Town Buffet Willy Walker CA2-J Saturday Meeting - 8: Diamond Blvd., Concord CA (510) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Golden Corral Restaurant Denny Keeler CA2-N Saturday Meeting - 9: Mc Henry Ave,. Modesto, CA (209) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Vittles Restaurant John Severson CA2-R Sunday Meeting - 8: North Street, Anderson, CA (530) rd Breakfast - 07:30 Black Bear Diner Tim Hallock CA2-Q Saturday Meeting - 8: Hopyard Rd. Pleasanton, CA (925) rd Breakfast - 07:30 Omega Restaurant Sal & Patti Esposito CA2-S Saturday Meeting - 8:00 90 South Park Victoria, Milpitas, CA (408) nd Breakfast - 08:00 Elks #6 Thomas Whitson CA-C Sunday Meeting - 8: Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA (209) th Breakfast - 08:00 Old Salles Café John & Debbie Whitted CA2-A Saturday Meeting - 9: N. J Street, Tulare, CA (559) th Breakfast Bencia Grill II Becky Carroll CA2-K Saturday Meeting - 8: N. Texas St., Fairfield, CA (510) Volume 35, Issue 3 14

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