G.W.R.R.A. CHAPTER B FUN CENTER WINGS REGION D MANSFIELD, OHIO SHARE THE JOURNEY

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1 G.W.R.R.A. CHAPTER B FUN CENTER WINGS REGION D MANSFIELD, OHIO SHARE THE JOURNEY Region & District Staff Region D Directors Ronald & Dianna Miller 847 S. Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI RandDMiller@cablespeed.com Ohio District Directors John & Linda Frank 5256 Victoria Street Groveport, Ohio wingjockey@hotmail.com Asst District Director Don & Kathy Smith 2145 Meadowood Dr. Mansfield, Ohio desmith@embarqmail.com SEPTEMBER SHARE THE JOURNEY! 2008 CHAPTER B MEETING Sunday, September 14th Liederkrantz at 8:30 A.M Silver Lane Mansfield, Ohio 9 A.M. Buffet Breakfast MAP TO CHAPTER B MEETING WEBSITE...w.w.w.gwrraohb.org 1 Joe Woodmansee Pending Ass t Chapter Dir. And Larry Steinhilber Chapter B Director WHAT A PAIR!! ALSO We wanted you to meet your new Ohio District Director John Frank.You have to admit, anyone that looks like Fred Flintstone has to be an all right guy! We hear this picture is making its rounds. This was taken at Cabin Fever Look like fun? Go to Cabin Fever 2009 and find out just how much fun we have.

2 PENDING CHAPTER DIRECTORS LARRY & DEBBE (REMEMBER MEETING WAS CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 14 TH ) Well, our first meeting as Chapter Directors is over. If we do half as good as Don and Kathy we should be alright. We attended the District Rally in Tiffin on Aug As always we had a great turnout from Chapter B 26 members in all. Ted Strutz, Jim Culler and Larry Steinhilber competed in their first Top Gun competition in the Novice class. Jim took first in the cc class. Ted took first and Larry took third in the 1500 class. Way to go guys!! Since trikes couldn t compete, our newest member, Larry Moore, helped out with the judging while Carol Culler, Joyce Strutz. Cheryl Moore, Debbe Steinhilber and Joe Woodmansee acted as walkers delivering the score sheets to each judge. Ron Norris, Ted Strutz, and Jim Culler took first place in their classes in the bike show with Ralph Rand taking third in his class. Chapter B didn t stop there. The women s team of Debbe Steinhilber, Carol Culler, Cheryl Moore and Joyce Strutz competed in the trike pull and trike drag races with Cheryl Moore taking second place in the trike pull. Ron Norris, Charlie Barnette, Larry PENDING ASST CHAPTER DIRECTORS JOE & JACKIE WOODMANSEE (Below is a picture of the train depot station) Saturday August 16 was a beautiful day for a ride to Nelsonville, Oh. For us it would be a dual family ride. We had the pleasure of having our family follow us in the car for a family outing and we were grateful to enjoy the day with many riders from our Chapter B family. For me the ride started in Dublin, Oh. where my daughter and I headed north on 71 to meet with everyone at McDonalds. We left promptly at 9:00 am from McDonalds in two groups headed to Nelsonville. We were on some roads I had never been on but which many of you had. We arrived in Nelsonville with time to enjoy a picnic lunch before the train ride. The train ride was a throw back in time to simpler days. The trip took us to Logan then returned back through Nelsonville to stop at Robbins Crossing, a 1840s village; and then finishing back in Nelsonville. While on the train we were educated on the development on the Hocking Valley area going back 200 years. I thank Larry and Debbe for putting this ride together on a short notice. They did an excellent job. Joe & Jackie Steinhilber, Ted Strutz and Jim Culler also competed in the trike pull with Larry Steinhilber taking second place. The trikes were really tricycles!! We had a great time. We even competed in the campsite judging. We hope even more members from Chapter B will attend next year when the rally is held in Celina, Ohio on September See you Soon Larry & Debbe RIDE COORDINATORS LARRY & DEBBE (Some of the group riding back from the Sand Dunes in Michigan) Wow what a busy August a great fun run, a train ride, the district rally, and a Michigan trip! September looks to be busy, too. Here are the upcoming events: 2

3 Sept. 7 Ashland s teddy bear ride. Leave McDonalds on Stewart Rd. at 12:30 pm. After we leave the hospital, we will be going to the Kinstle farm on Eby Road for the calling hours for Karl Kinstle s brother, Tim. Sept Ride to Buckeye Time Out in Plain City. We will leave from the parking lot of the bowling alley in Lexington (across from Paul Revere s restaurant) at 10:00 a.m. Bring a sack lunch. Sept Wings over the Smokies Sept Crestline Harvest Festival Parade line up between 1-2:30 pm Parade starts at 3:30 pm A group of us just returned from western Michigan. It was a long ride over 900 miles in all but we sure had fun. We climbed two lighthouses and took an exciting ride over the sand dunes in an open-air dune buggy. A good time was had by all even Diane Guiler whose bike broke down and had to be left in Michigan. We encourage everyone to join us on the rides as you are always traveling with a bunch of great friends. (Above are the two lighthouses we toured on our Michigan Trip) Passport Program: While we are on the subject of rides, don t forget about the Passport Program. Hop on your bike and ride on over to some of the other gatherings in our area and get your passport signed. You could win a free admission to your choice of the 2009 Buckeye Rally, Cabin Fever, or the District Rally. There is a list of gathering times and places at the back of this newsletter. See you Soon, Larry and Debbe CHAPTER TREASURERS GLENN & GAIL MILLER Hi All: Ralph Rand won the chapter Membership Drawing for August. Congratulations Ralph. Dennis Long is currently soliciting donations for Rides for Kids. Anyone wanting to contribute can give their donation to Dennis at the next meeting. Or mail to: Dennis Long, AAI, 118 W. Church St., Galion, Ohio Anyone who would like to see one of the children from St. Louis, who is now 9 and was diagnosed at age 3 of cancer, can go to Glenn & Gail VIETNAM TRAVELING MEMORIAL WALL Chapter D3's CD Ken Denman The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be traveling from Urbana (Champaign County Community Center) to Marysville (Union County Fairgrounds) on Tuesday September 9, 2008, departing Urbana at 5:00 PM. They would like to get as many motorcycles as possible to escort the wall. It will be departing from Champaign County Community Center, 1512 S. US 68, Urbana that is at the intersection of US 68 and 55 (Commercial Street) on the south side of Urbana. When the wall moved from Kenton to Bellefontaine last year, over 1200 motorcycles escorted the wall. They would like more this time. Contact for the move is Duane Lord in Marysville at Website for the wall is Website for the Wall in Marysvillewww.geocities.com/kofc5534/wall.html. CHAPTER RIDER EDUCATORS TED & JOYCE How many times have you heard of a car-motorcycle crash and the driver of the car states he didn't see the motorcycle? It would be nice if all drivers would expect to see motorcycles at any time and search 3

4 aggressively for them. Just as we do for possible problems from drivers who are not paying attention. The majority of car-motorcycle accidents happen at intersections. Most generally, the car will turn left in front of a moving bike. If the rider is unable to avoid the accident or stop in time, the rider will probably be seriously injured. Car drivers need to be trained to be very alert at intersections. We also, must be exceptionally alert in these situations. Our level of alertness and our visibility both help to maintain our safety. Also, below is a list of the top 15 high-viz tips from a motorcycle safety center. Fluorescent/reflective vest. White or brightly colored helmet. According to a recent study in New Zealand, riders who wore a white helmet were 24% less likely to be involved in a multi-vehicle crash than those who wore a black one. Brightly colored jacket. Strategic lane positioning. Smart positioning is critical in making your presence known to other drivers. Understanding blind spots, commercial vehicles, following distance, and positioning for merge areas are the keys to proper positioning. Headlight modulation. Yes, it is legal according to Federal law which supersedes state laws. Flash your taillight. Instead of using steady braking to slow or stop, try squeezing the brake lever several times before applying in a steady fashion. Or, just install a brake light modulator. Reflective tape. Movement. A moving object is more likely to draw attention than a stationary one. Auxiliary driving lights. Hand signals. These in conjunction with regular signals will tend to draw attention. Aftermarket horn. Air horns are a good addition and have saved my hide a couple of times. Position/marker lights. Extra lighting is exceptionally helpful at night. Bike color. Obviously, a bright color will stand out more than a black or grey bike. High beam in daytime. 4 Unusual effects. Basically, make your bike uniquely yours. Ride smart...ride safe Ted & Joyce DATES TO KEEP IN MIND Halloween Party Saturday, October 25 th at Frank Snyders Home. Christmas Party Saturday, December 13 th. More information to follow. SEMINAR AUGUST Meeting Attendance 65 Other Seminar Activity 39 Seminar at Meeting 65 Level I 16 Level II 15 Level III 10 Level IV 1 Seminar by Newsletters 124 Seminar Subject: Deer and small animal movements. Hi Everyone NEWSLETTER EDITORS JIM & CAROL I know Debbe mentioned the Michigan trip we took this weekend, however, I just wanted to say it was one of the best trips we had taken in a long time. (and a hot one). Seeing the Sand Dunes and riding the Dune Buggy was well worth putting up with the heat. Below are a couple of the pictures taken while we were there. Everyone had a great time. Our newest members, Doug and Deb went along on this trip and seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. Everyone did! Come along on the next trip, we have a great time.

5 children. (Looks like Debbe below is telling us something and no one is listening). Doesn t this look like a sorry group!. Jerry Eldridge and Ron Scheid goofing off as usual. (Janice Carr- Chapter V at Chapter B s Teddy Bear Ride) CHAPTER 2008 COUPLE Robby & Lucy Kennedy (a picture that was in the News Journal) Chapter B bikes were in the Labor Day Parade in Mansfield. Chapter B Goldwings made the front page of the News Journal (in color) with an interview with Lucy Kennedy and Frieda Moreland. GREAT JOB CHAPTER B. Sorry some of Chapter Members were on the Michigan Trip and did not get to participate. Picture of the Sand Dunes in Michigan. The Teddy Bear Ride went well to MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. We had great participation and a lot of stuffed animals were accumulated for the sick Rob & Lucy 5

6 PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS Our prayers and thoughts are with: Karl and Lu Kinstle for the loss of Karl s Brother Tim. Karl Kinstle, 7541 Olive- Fitchville Rd. Greenwich, Oh Charlie and Nancy Lantz for the loss of Charlie s mother. Charlie Lantz, 2503 Shreve Rd., Wooster, OH Clarence & Shirleen Walter for the loss of Shirleen s brother.shirleen Walter, 1212 SR 3145, Mansfield, Ohio MEET OUR NEWEST MEMBERS DOUG AND DEB FRIEBEL Doug and Debbie Friebel of Shelby, Ohio are our newest members. Doug works at Carton Service in Shelby and Deb works at the Colonial Laundromat in Shelby. They have one daughter, two sons and five grandchildren. Doug & Deb are the proud owners of a cc Goldwing. We re proud to welcome them to Chapter B. Doug and Deb are a fantastic couple!! SUNSHINE LADY JOYCE Sunshine lady here. Gosh the sun sure has been shinning! We had really great weather for our Teddy Bear ride! Thank you to all who participated, we had a wonderful turn out. Always gives you a warm fuzzy feeling to give something for the kids. Everyone enjoy the riding time we have left this season, it sure is flying by! Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all you special September & October friends! Hugs from the sunshine lady! Have a great day! :) SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 7.Karen Zellner, 15...Dolly Wolfersberger, 18..Charlie Lantz 19..Lucy Kennedy, 20..Pat Morley, 21..Jim Culler, 21..Tom McGinty, 22..Bill Dailey 25..Norene Zehner, 26..Bill Zehner, OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 9.John Hochstetler, 9.Karl Kinstle, 15..Joe Woodmensee 20..Deb Friebel 21..Dick Davis, 23..Larry Wolcott, 24..Bonnie Olberholtzer 24..Jerry Weston, 27..Clarence Walter, 28..Charlie Barnette, ANNIVERSARIES SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2 Larry & Suzie Manese, 9 Karen & Chet Zellner, 20..Charlie & Nancy Lantz OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 7.Bill & Noreen Zehner, 8...Ed & Della Stockdale, 24...Charlie & Phyllis Barnette, We also had lots of sunshine for the Region D rally in Tiffin. A great time was had by all! Special congratulations to all of those who participated and won awards for their various endeavors. We have a lot of winners in Chapter B. 6

7 DINNER RIDE COORDINATORS RICH & KAREN Hi Guys: (Group at Paul s Drive In after the Shiloh Ox Roast Parade) The following are the next couple of dinner rides: LYNWAY RESTAURANT Ashland, Ohio -Wednesday, September 10 th. Leave Mall at 5 p.m. or see you at the restaurant at 6 p.m. DAS ESSENHAUS IN SHREVE Thursday, September 25 th, Leave the Mall at 4:30 p.m. or see you at the restaurant. See You Soon Rich and Karen SECTION CHAPTER GATHERINGS: DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS CHAPTER C-3 9AM Breakfast 10AM Gathering 1st Saturday Kartels Kitchen 4741 Pearl Rd. or SR 42 So. Strongsville, Ohio CD Tom & Ann Gajewsky Take I -71 North to SR 82 or Exit 231. Turn left or west. Go to SR 42. Turn Left. After the third light there is a strip mall on the left. The Restaurant is back there in the left hand corner. If you pass the movie Theatre you went to far. CHAPTER F-2 9:30 AM Gathering 1st Sunday Nordson Depot Franklin Street, Amherst, Ohio CD Joe & Gail Swartz Take SR 58 North. Go under the Turn Pike. At first stop light and Car Dealerships on corner, turn left. Go to stop sign, road veers to the Right. At the second street turn right ( Jackson) Go down to Franklin. Turn left on Franklin. Old train Depot is on the right. CHAPTER I 5:00PM Dinner 6:00PM Gathering 2nd Saturday Smithville Inn, 109 W. Main, Smithville, OH Bob and Becky Benjamin CHAPTER K-2 7:00 PM Pot Luck Dinner 1st Saturday American Legion 208 W. Main St Rt.20 Bellevue, OH CD Pending Alice & Tim Schauss CHAPTER P 8AM Breakfast 9AM Gathering Last Sunday Golden Corral 4913 Grande Blvd., Medina, Ohio CD Ron & Carrie Marcinko I-71 N to Exit 209 Sr224/I76S go E. to next exit Rt. 3 go left on 3 (Wooster/pike rd) when entering Medina turns into Rt 42 stay on 42 past square till you get to Grande Blvd. Make a left here to Golden Corral. There is a K-mart on the left before Grande Blvd. CHAPTER V 5:30PM Dinner 6:30pm Gathering 4th Saturday The Mill Restaurant (Buehlers Grocery) SR 250, Ashland, Ohio CD Wayne & Debbie Wolf From I-71 go west on SR 250 towards Ashland. About 1 to 2 miles on the left is Buehlers Grocery Store. Turn left at the light. Need to go into the grocery store to get to restaurant. If you get to SR 42 you went too far turn and go back. CHAPTER W 6PM Dinner 7PM Gathering 2nd Sunday Michaels Steak House is located on SR 423 (1221 Delaware Ave.) South of the Harding Memorial & North of the Southland Mall. Marion, Ohio CD George & Mary Click *************************** IF YOU PLACE A FOR SALE ITEM IN THE NEWSLETTER, PLEASE ME AT JIMCAROL@NEO.RR.COM OR CALL ME OR JIM AT TO LET ME KNOW WHETHER OR NOT WE SHOULD KEEP THE ITEM IN FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH. OTHERWISE, IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE TAKEN OUT AS WE WILL NOT KNOW WHETHER OR NOT IT SOLD. PLEASE: ANY ARTICLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRINT IN OUR NEWSPAPER, LET ME KNOW OR GIVE ME A COPY. YOU CAN IT TO ME AT jimcarol@neo.rr.com AND I WILL SEE THAT IT IS PLACED IN THE NEWSLETTER. STILL LOOKING FOR PHOTOS TO BE ED TO ME. THIS MAKES THE NEWSLETTER INTERESTING. THANKS, CAROL PAUL S DRIVE IN 17 CHURCH STREET SHELBY, OHIO (419) :30 A.M. 9 P.M. (7 Days a week) 7

8 UPON REQUEST STAFF PHONE NUMBERS: Larry & Debbe Steinhilber Chaper Directors & Ride Coordinators Joe & Jackie Woodmansee, Assistant Chapter Directors Ted & Joyce Strutz, Ride Educators Jim & Carol Culler, Newsletter Editors Rob & Lucy Kennedy, Chapter Couple Glenn & Gail Miller Treasurers Dan & Phyllis Kerr, WebMasters Rich & Karen Faeth, Dinner Coord Phyllis Kerr, Membership Enhancement Dick Stoops, Asst Rider Educator/ Motorist Awareness Rob & Bernice McDowell, Historians POP TABS REMINDER TO PLEASE SAVE YOUR POP TABS AND BRING TO THE MEETINGS. Thanks TC S SWEEPER SERVICE 494 Grand St. Galion, Ohio Authorized Factory Warranty For Hoover!! Bob Hudson Owner TED STRUTZ (OWNER) Cell Also servicing most other brands!! SCOOTER TRASH Custom Touring Parts & Leathers 332 Front Street Open Cygnet, Oh :30 8:00 MTTF Cygnet :30 6:00 Sat. Cell: Closed Wed. & Sun hudsontr@wnet.org Orders Only Fax:

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10 PENDING CHAPTER DIRECTORS LARRY & DEBBE STEINHILBER PENDING ASST CHAPTER DIR. JOE & JACKIE WOODMANSEE RIDE EDUCATORS TED & JOYCE STRUTZ RIDER EDUCATOR/ MOTORIST AWARENESS DICK STOOPS CHAPTER COUPLE ROB & LUCY KENNEDY lak919@core.com TREASURERS GLENN & GAIL MILLER GHandGPM@aol.com WEBMASTERS DAN & PHYLLIS KERR danker@neo.rr.com SUPPER RIDE COORDINATORS RICH & KAREN FAETH faeth@verizon.net MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT PHYLLIS KERR Pkerr1@neo.rr.com NEWSLETTER EDITORS JIM & CAROL CULLER jimcarol@neo.rr.com RIDE COORDINATORS LARRY & DEBBE STEINHILBER legaleagletoo@embarqmail.com SUNSHINE LADY JOYCE STRUTZ Strutz494@yahoo.com HISTORIANS ROB & BERNICE MCDOWELL doxorders@yahoo.com REGION D DIRECTORS RONALD & DIANNA MILLER RandDMiller@cablespeed.com OHIO DISTRICT DIRECTORS JOHN & LINDA FRANK wingjockey@hotmail.com ASSISTANT DISTRICT DIRECTORS DON & KATHY SMITH desmith@embarqmail.com MELISSA EASON, EXEC. DIR. mnordeoff@gwrra.org CHAPTER DIRECTORS LARRY & DEB STEINHILBER 5554 Co Rd 57 Galion, Ohio MEETING: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 th,

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