Gold Wing Road Riders Association Ohio Chapter C-3 Cross Roads MARCH 2018

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1 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Ohio Chapter C-3 Cross Roads MARCH 2018 Our next Gathering: Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 9AM at Four Keys, Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH

2 President Anita & JR Alkire District Director Rudy & Linda Copeland PH Chapter Director Philip Vink PH Ohio Rides; join us for the Journey!

3 GWRRA Mission and Vision Statements GWRRA Mission Statement Established in 1977, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association provides an atmosphere for fun, safety, and knowledge to Gold Wing and Valkyrie motorcycle owners. GWRRA Vision Statement: GWRRA - is a leader of associational organizations, respected by its Member as well as its competitors and the communities it operates within. GWRRA - strives to offer the highest quality service to its Members. GWRRA - is a family-oriented association of Honda Gold Wing, F6B and Valkyrie owners as well as non-gold Wing owners, our Associate Members. GWRRA Vision Gold Wing Road Riders Association [GWRRA], founded in 1977, is recognized as the world's largest single-marquee motorcycle association in the world. GWRRA provides safety, technical, and educational services to its Members world-wide. GWRRA Mission 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 non-political organization. GWRRA Values Friends - GWRRA Members are men and women from all walks of life with varied interests and backgrounds. We have Gold Wing and other touring motorcycle riders of all age groups. Some ride solo and many ride with small and large groups! New Members join GWRRA especially for the technical information we share; some of our Members join for the enjoyment of riding with friends and also meeting new friends. Find your future riding friends with your Region Map.

4 Fun - As a family organization, GWRRA has certain fun groups to include restaurant, picnic and campout runs. We also have GWRRA groups to include charities, parades, and small or large events across the country. GWRRA Members can participate in live or video seminars through Rider Education Programs. Safety - We strive for improvement through GWRRA safety workshops. We will share technical expertise, news and tips about riding, maintenance and the best touring routes in the world. Safety is for Life on our GWRRA Rider Education Programs page. Knowledge - While generalization about a group of individuals as large as today's GWRRA is difficult, GWRRA Members are likely to be independent thinkers, fun-loving, generous, adventuresome, cooperative and unfazed by the natural challenges of riding in the rain, temperature extremes or highway uncertainties. Many Members have completed CPR and first aid training, making them the best-prepared motorcycle riders on the world's highways! Find " CPR and First Aid Training " on our GWRRA Medic First Aid International Programs.

5 Hello C3 to March Last year we were left in the cold when Copper Top surprised us by closing the doors in the fall to rebuild into a party center. I don t know as a fact, but another GWRRA chapter met there, too. It was a very sad time for us all. We had a great time there, we had lots of room to socialize and eat. We had the use of the upstairs and had our fundraisers and Christmas party there. Even when we moved downstairs, and it was busy, we still had a semi private place to eat --- it was perfect. In November, our former CD, Dave Hicks, found Four Keys and they accommodated us. Now, we meet at Four Keys at Royalton Rd. Columbia Station, Ohio and we've been there since. They even housed us in an emergency when, in December, our Christmas party had to move from Houlihan's in Strongsville. Gay called immediately, and they were closing at eight, but they unlocked their doors for us, and they welcomed us. Restaurants just don't do that! The owner and waitresses like us being there. For two months, we've talked about looking for a restaurant with a private room. Betty and I have been really busy in collecting names of restaurants with private rooms--back and forth s, texting, calling restaurants and found NO restaurants that can accommodate 20 people at once. Restaurants that have breakfasts are really busy from 9-10 AM--this is our gathering time and it's the busiest. We picked them in area that is firmly in the center of all of us. C-3 is still looking for a better way to accommodate us all. I'm looking towards VFW and The Eagles in the area. They are central, but you need to be a member or know of an active person and that person needs to be there when you are. The Posts have kitchens and enough room to accommodate us all at any time we could have fundraisers, meetings and parties. I'm asking any retired or active military persons to help us to secure a place to eat and more. We have located two VFW Post Springville Rd., Strongsville, Ohio and VFW Post 5563 Center Rd., Valley City, Ohio. If anyone is an Eagles member, that would be great too. In the upcoming months, we'll be preparing for our 2018 riding season!! In April, our riding season starts with a few hard-core riders traveling to Indiana for hamburgers.

6 Phil N. has once again offered his home for hosting C3 s Maintenance Day on May 12th at 10 AM -?. It's a day of socializing and a potluck. It s a great time to help each other with the bikes. Last year was just a hoot. Thank you Philip Vink GWRRA Crossroads C3 CD philipvink1227@outlook.com The Road Captain class originally scheduled for April 7 th has been. This is the same date as the Spring Officers Meeting in Mansfield. GWRRA Buckeye Rally Hotels (same city) are included in the Events Section of this Newsletter for your convenience for both events). Robert G is considering a Road Captain course at Buckeye Rally if there is enough interest. If you are interested in taking this class, please give your information to Philip to supply to Robert G BEFORE March 30, I took Silver Star out to visit friends had to take it out so I did. Out on the Goldwing FEBUARY 15th.

7 Happy March!!! So, the motorcycle show has come and gone. What a fun time seeing all the people in the Honda booth viewing the new Wing. We got to see some of the vendors we only talk to on the phone during the year. Seemed so much more crowded this year but, I'm sure partly because the space was smaller. They are saying that everything is new on the 2018 Wing. Well, we found the oil filter, some fuses and the battery are the same as prior GL1800s. The front tire is the same size, but the rear tire is a 200/55R16. So far, no one is advertising tires except for an OEM microfiche from Honda!! We have also learned that the GL1800 Centramatic wheel balancers will NOT fit the 2018 Goldwing. Centramatic is working on getting a new one produced. Some of you went to Cabin Fever and had a great time visiting with friends, playing games and eating good food. I ve heard a lot of great feedback from this event!! Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Fortunately, we are closing in fast on that mark!! We have cleaned all our riding gear, completed our maintenance tasks for each bike and updated our GPS units and we are ready to call it Spring already! Roy has completed the 2018 Ride Schedule Version 1.0 and it is shown on the next page. Sooo exciting! See everyone soon! Betty Ohio C-3--where you're welcomed with a hug or a handshake!

8 Date ALL RIDES LEAVE FROM MCDONALDS AT RT 303 & I 71 Highlighted Rides are Overnights Gathering Destination Time Depart Time Leader Apr 7 Gathering/ Ice Cream Ride 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Tom Apr MoonBurger Ride/ 3 Days--2 Nights 8:00 AM 8:30 AM Dave May 5 Gathering/ Ice Cream Ride 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Tom May 16 Sauder Museum & Farm TBD TBD TBD June 2 Gathering/ Ice Cream Ride 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Tom June 9 Amish Millersburg 9:30 AM 10:00 AM TBD June 10 Ride For Kids --- Meet At Brecksville TBD Jun Buckeye Rally Jun Frankenmuth/ 2 Days--1 Night 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Phil June 30 Amish Backroads 7:30 AM 8:00 AM TBD July 7 Gathering/ Ice Cream Ride 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Tom July 14 Custer Loop 7:00 AM 8:30 AM TBD July Home Breakers/ 3 Days-- 2 Nights Phil Aug 4 Gathering/ Mohican Canoe Ride 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Chuck 1 Aug 11 Ride Around Amish Country 7:30 AM 8:00 AM TBD Aug 28- Sep1 Wing Ding Sept 1 Gathering/ Ice Cream Ride 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Tom Sept 8 Tame the Baby Dragon 7:30 AM 8:00 AM TBD Sept 29 Presque Island 7:30 AM 8:00 AM TBD Oct 6 Gathering/ Ice Cream Ride 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Tom Oct 13 Basket Ride 8:30 AM 9:00 AM Roy

9 Robert G & Angela Williams With the new changes coming from the Home Office, it is important that the members know how to access their own GWRRA training history. This way you (the member) can keep current in the Rider s Ed Levels Program. Now till May, you can find many Medic First Aid Classes throughout the State. Beginning in May, we will have a Rider Course Class every weekend somewhere. If you are interested in what nearby Districts are doing with Rider Courses, contact Robert G Williams and ask. He has already received Indiana s Rider Course schedule and would be happy to share it. I have attached a nice How to pdf file created by Chuck Jacobs, Team GWRRA Rider Education Asst (Editor Note: Not attached to this newsletter due to size) But the short story is this: Go to: Click on the button titled My R.E. Information Login in using your membership number and password (see attachment). Select the record you want to review. One note to remember if you have any issues logging in and getting your training record, you can always contact your District Educator. FROM THE DISTRICT EDUCATORS Robert G & Angela WILLIAMS District Educators Ohioeducator@Ohiogwrra.Org OHIO RIDES... JOIN US FOR THE JOURNEY...

10 By Gary Seith Well, I assume many of you went to the bike show to see the new Goldwing. I was very excited to finally see one in person. I loved it! After sitting on all of the new Goldwings, crawling under them, trying out all of the controls, listening to other people and talking to the Honda reps that were there, I was very impressed. It has sharp lines while being lighter and narrower than the previous models. The seating position was very comfortable, and the size of the trunk and saddlebags look like they will be plenty large enough for my needs. I think it will be a big benefit that all of the lighting is now LED s. I will still want to ride one before deciding that it will be the next Wing for me. Plus, waiting a year or two for Honda to work any bugs out of the design is usually a smart move. So, for now, I will try to pay attention to the comments made by people who have purchased one. We have already received all the new accessories, in addition to many maintenance items, from Honda for the new bike. And we will get any new items that the aftermarket companies come up with in the coming months as well. I think this will generate a lot of interest for new riders who may have never considered a Goldwing before. Great job, Honda! I think he wants one.check out the look in his eyes! Nice to see the Honda booth so crowded at the Cleveland Motorcycle Show!

11 BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH DAVE A. ROGER M. 24 TH 29 TH ANNIVERSARIES IN MARCH NONE THIS MONTH

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14 40 to Phoenix! What is it? A ride across twelve states, four regions, and two countries! It's a twelve-day ride covering the breadth of the United States, including four regions, twelve states, and two countries. The ride starts in Wilmington, North Carolina and ends in Chula Vista, California with plenty of stops along the way, including a short ride across the U.S. border into Mexico and back. 40 To Phoenix has grown in popularity each year since the first in 2010, when 27 bikes showed up at the Home Office in Phoenix, Arizona while passing through. Since then we've had years with over 250 riders and we're planning on a big group again this year! Online Registration: NOTICE* Registration for 40 to Phoenix 2018 is CLOSED! This is informational only.

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18 35th Anniversary Ohio Buckeye Rally Swing into the 50 s June 14~16/2018 Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 Home Rd N, Mansfield, Ohio ****Please note: Former District and Region Director, current District Teams, current Ohio Chapter Directors, Life Members and Gold Members will be half price.**** Qty Registration: Former District and Region Director, Region and District Teams, Ohio Chapter Directors, Life Members and Gold Members will be half price.**** $14 per person $ Qty: Registration Member (No price increase) $28 per person $ Qty: Registration Non-Member (No price increase) $33 per person $ Qty: Registration Ages 13 to 15 $5 per person $ Qty: Registration Ages 12 and Under FREE Master Tour Rider Saturday Breakfast Level 4 Only (Pre-registered only) $10 x = $ Master Tour Rider Saturday Breakfast Guest of Master Tour Rider (Pre-registered only) $10 x = $ Camping per Unit Motorcycle transported campers, including tents for the entire Rally (June 15-17) $30.00 Per Tent $ There will be a maximum of 2 tents or 2 motorcycle campers PER Fairground designated campsite. All RV s: $20.00 Per Day Day s x $20.00 = $ Camping & RV fees cover Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights ONLY. Campers that want to camp prior to Thursday will need to check in with the Richland County Fairgrounds. GWRRA reserves the right to remove any marking, roping, or barricading of the camp deemed excessive or inappropriate to the best interest of all. Host Motel LA QUINTA INN MANSFIELD, 120 STANDER AVENUE, MANSFIELD, OH 44903, Phone: T-Shirts (Short Sleeve) Small Medium Large X Large $16 Each $ 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL $18 Each $ T Shirts (Long Sleeve) Small Medium Large X Large $18 Each $ 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL $20 Each $ T Shirts with Pocket (Short Sleeve) Small Medium Large X Large $16 Each $ 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL $18 Each $ Youth T-Shirt yxs (2-4) $12 Each ys(6-8) $12 Each ym(10-12) $12 Each

19 yxl (18-20) equal to an adult small just a little shorter $12 Each $ No shirts may be ordered after June 1, 2018, but can be purchased on site for a higher total Enclosed $ Note: All refunds are subject to $15 handling fee. No refunds after June 1, 2018 without DD approval. Rider GWRRA # Exp. Chapter Address City, State, Zip Phone Rider/Co-rider GWRRA # Exp. Chapter Address I/We do agree to conform and comply with the ideals governing this rally, and I/We further agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring organizations or any property owner(s) for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/We may become involved by reason or participation in this Rally. I/We also agree to assume responsibility for any property which I/We knowingly damage. I/We have read this entire form. Rider Signature: Date: Rider/Co-rider Signature: Date:

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24 Fun Facts: --from The Old Farmer s Almanac Calendar for 2018 March 1: Full Worm Moon named for when the ground begins to thaw and earthworms reappear, soon followed by the return of robins. March 11: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 A.M. SPRING AHEAD! March 17: St. Patrick s Day/New Moon March 20: Vernal Equinox (SPRING Y ALL!!) March 25: Palm Sunday March 30: Good Friday April 1: Easter HONDA RECALL Honda has recalled some and Honda Goldwings. The NHTSA Campaign Number 18V045 is for AIRBAG MODELS ONLY and states that these models have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge. There is no notification schedule yet but owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at Honda s number for this recall is KJ1. You may also go to this website: to check for your motorcycle VIN and determine if yours is involved in this recall. CHECK SCAMS There are a number of check scams going around these days. If you receive a check you were not expecting, make a photocopy of it. If the resulting copy does not show VOID on it, the check is a fake and you should not deposit it. ELUSIVE PART NUMBERS The CB radios for the Goldwings require 3 filters. Many of the microfiche sets online do NOT list these filters part numbers separately. The part numbers are 08E95- MCA FILTER, FAN MOTOR (2 REQUIRED) and 08E95-MCA FILTER, FUEL PUMP (1 REQUIRED).

25 Banana Pudding Cheesecake compliments of Philip Vink When two of your favorite desserts become one. TOTAL TIME: 6:25 PREP: 0:20 LEVEL: EASY SERVES: 10 INGREDIENTS 2 blocks (16 oz.) cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. sugar 2 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract oz. package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 3/4 c. whole milk 1 prepared graham cracker crust 3 bananas, sliced, plus more slices for garnish 30 Nilla Wafers, plus more for garnish Whipped cream or Cool Whip, for serving DIRECTIONS Make cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream cheese until fluffy and no clumps remain. Add sugar and beat until combined. Add heavy cream and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside in a medium bowl. Whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let pudding stand for 3 minutes in the fridge until thickened. Fold into cheesecake mixture until combined. Pour half the filling into graham cracker crust. Add a single layer of sliced bananas and Nilla Wafers (23 total), then pour over remaining half of mixture. Smooth top and garnish with crushed Nillas. Refrigerate until cheesecake is firm, at least 6 hours and up to overnight. (If the cheesecake stills feels too soft to slice, transfer to the freeze for up to 1 hour.) Before serving, top with dollops of whipped cream or Cool Whip around the border of the cheesecake. Top each dollop with a banana slice and Nilla wafer, then garnish the whole cheesecake with more Nilla Wafers.

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28 TEAM PHONE President and Wingman Anita and JR Alkire Director of Rider Education Tim and Anna Grimes Director of Membership Enhancement Larry and Penny Anthony Director of GWRRA University Clara and Fred Boldt Director of Finance Randall and Janet Drake Director of Motorist Awareness Mike and Barri Critzman Executive Director Overseas Dan and Rachel Sanderovich Presidential Assistants to Anita Alkire TEAM PHONE Bruce & Barb Beeman Jere & Sherry Goodman Francois & Chantal Seguin Bob & Nan Shrader Tom & Renee Wasluck Don & Sharon Weber Dan & Rachel Sanderovich

29 District Director Linda & Rudy Copeland District Educators Robert G & Angela Williams Ohioeducator@Ohiogwrra.org Assistant District Educator Dave & Sheila Preston Ohioassteducator@Ohiogwrra.org District Motorist Awareness Director Gary & Karen Ballou Ohioma@Ohiogwrra.org District Ride Coordinator K. Gregory Cherryhair Smith Ohioridec@Ohiogwrra.org 2018 District Treasurer Karen & Gary Ballou OhioTreas@Ohiogwrra.org Webmaster Editor & Newsletter Editor---- Claude & Deloris Dee Mitchell---- Webmaster@Ohiogwrra.org Northwest Assistant District Directors Doc & Jen Deutschmann ADDNW@Ohiogwrra.org Southwest Assistant District Director Darrin Ebright ADDSW@Ohiogwrra.org Southeast Assistant District Director Randy Young ADDSE@Ohiogwrra.org Northeast Assistant District Directors Roy & Becky Jones ADDNE@Ohiogwrra.org North Central Assistant District Directors-- Doug & Lynn Kerst ADDNC@Ohiogwrra.org First Aid Coordinators Robert G & Angela Williams Ohiofirstaid@Ohiogwrra.org 2017 Ohio District COY N/A N/A Membership Enhancement/Goodie Sales-- John & Karen Wissinger OhioMEC@Ohiogwrra.org District Trainer Becky Jones OhioTrainer@Ohiogwrra.org Motorist Awareness Director Gary & Karen Ballou Ohioma@Ohiogwrra.org Vendor Coordinator Darrin Ebright Vendors@Ohiogwrra.org Couple/Chapter/Ind of Year Coordinator-- Lynn Kerst CoyChoy@Ohiogwrra.org

30 Chapter Director Philip Vink Chapter Treasurer Barb Hicks Assistant Chapter Director Darrell Ludwig Sunshine Lady Gay Vary Ride Coordinator Roy Bahle Assistant Sunshine Lady Maggie Bahle Webmaster Dave Hicks Newsletter Editor Betty Robinson Membership Enhancement Phil Neldon

31 Chapter C3 Strongsville Cross Roads Chapter G2 Mantua Ohio Gateway Wings Chapter H2 Cleveland North Shore Wings 1 st Saturday of the month Four Keys Restaurant Royalton Rd. Columbia Station, OH Breakfast 9:00 AM Gathering 10:00 AM CD: Philip Vink philipvink1227@outlook.com 3 rd Saturday of the month Mantua Civic Center Mantua Center Rd. Mantua, OH Gathering 7:00 PM CD: Dennis & Mary Rak drak8816@yahoo.com 4 th Thursday of the month Warrensville Public Library Northfield Rd. Warrensville Hts, OH Gathering 7:00 PM CD: Ed & BJ Raiford Chapter I2 Warren 1 st Thursday of the month Sunrise Inn Restaurant 510 E. Market Warren, OH Dinner 5:30 PM Gathering 6:30 PM CD: Ron & Rosie Stockton Chapter M Youngstown Buckeye Travelers 4 th Saturday of the month Dino s Restaurant Mahoning Ave. N. Jackson, OH Dinner 5:00 PM Gathering 6:00 PM CD: Sally & Kevin Valot ksvalot@yahoo.com Chapter P Medina Wings of Pride 3rd Wednesday of the month Luna s Restaurant 638 Pearl Rd. Brunswick, OH Dinner 6:00 PM Gathering 6:30 PM CD: Mark & Pattie Lewis luckytrikerider@gmail.com Chapter T Akron Rubber City Wings Chapter V2 Wintersville Ohio Valley Wings Chapter Z Painesville Covered Bridge Wings 3 rd Tuesday of the month New Era Café 10 Massillon Rd. Akron, OH Dinner 6:00 PM Gathering 7:00 PM CD: Keith & Vickie Williams chapter_director@chapter-toh.org 2 nd Tuesday of the month Scaffidi s Restaurant 5350 S. Hollywood Blvd. Steubenville, OH Dinner 6:00 PM Gathering 7:00 PM CD: Tom & Tammy Stratka assist.wintoh@comcast.net Last Wednesday of the month Perry Family Restaurant 2736 West Ridge Rd. Painesville, OH Gathering 7:00 PM CD: Kathy & Bill Dufur sunbeam16@roadrunner.com