GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION PA CHAPTER K JANUARY 2019

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1 GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION PA CHAPTER K JANUARY 2019 Gathering Place Middlesex Diner 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA Eat at 8 am, Gathering at 8:30 am Chapter Director Gary & Judy Roberts (gjroberts1978@gmail.com) CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY 2019: 1/12/19 Saturday -- Chapter W After Holiday Party, 5 p.m., Bedford Moose Lodge, Bedford, PA. See info on page 7. 1/16/19 Wednesday CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. 1/19/19 Saturday -- Chapter K Dinner Ride. Watch your please. 1/19/19 Saturday -- Chapter M After Holiday Party, 5 p.m., 505 Restaurant, Williamsport, PA. See info on page 7. 1/19/19 Saturday -- Chapter S After Holiday Party, 4:30 p.m., Williamsburg Farm Complex Building, Williamsburg, PA. See info on page 7. 1/25-31/19 Friday to Thursday -- 5 th Annual Wingers-N-Waves. See information on page 7. 1/27/19 Sunday -- Chapter K Gathering. Eat at 8 a.m.; gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, Carlisle. FEBRUARY 2019: 2/9/19 Saturday -- Ice Cream at Dairy Queen, Summerdale, 6 p.m. 2/16/19 Saturday Game Night at Chuck & Brenda Lewis home, 95 Pawnee Lane, Halifax. Time is 1-5 p.m. and you are asked to please bring a snack to share. Please RSVP to Chuck/Brenda by 2/12/19 at or at prtzldy16@gmail.com. 2/20/19 Wednesday CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Bakers, US Route 15N (actually along southbound side), Dillsburg 2/24/19 Sunday Chapter K Gathering. Eat at 8 a.m.; gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, Carlisle. PA DISTRICT WEBSITE: GWRRA WEBSITE: See pages 7-9 for district & other ride information. Every Sunday when nothing else is scheduled, meet at Marshall s, Silver Springs Commons, Rte 114, Mechanicsburg, PA at 8 a.m. for a breakfast ride.

2 FROM YOUR CHAPTER DIRECTOR We would like to start our first newsletter article off by saying Thank You to Rich and Wendy for their four years of leadership and dedication as Chapter K s Directors. It is now our turn to pick up where they left off and to keep Chapter K moving forward. At the Christmas party, Judy and I introduced our team. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce them once again: Assistant Directors: Rick & Vicki Larson MEC: Wilda Crosson Treasurer: John Crosson Chapter Couple: Todd & Deb Hampson Chapter Couple Coordinators: John & Glenda Leib Sunshine Lady: Glenda Leib Clothing, Pins & Patches: Kitty Schardt Newsletter Editor: Vicki Larson Ride Coordinator: open The chapter had their planning meeting on Dec 9 th for the first half of the 2019 season. Thank you to Rick and Vicki for opening you home for this event. Remember to keep an eye on the chapter web site. / gwrra-pa-k.org. We are always making changes, updating events, adding and deleting information. If there is something you would like to get added, please let us know. Our activities can be only as good as the members make them. Also at our planning meeting, Todd and Deb Hampson were crowned as Chapter K s 2019 Couple of the Year. The crowning was to have taken place at our Christmas party in November, but they were unable to attend. Congratulations Todd and Deb. This would be a good opportunity to also congratulate John & Glenda, who have just recently been named by the District Directors as Couple Of The Year Coordinators for PA District. It has been a long time since we have had weather like this on the first day of a new year mid 50 s and only a little breezy. It came just in time for the chapter s annual New Year s Day Ride for Pork and Sauerkraut. Many of the chapter members met at the Sheetz in Dillsburg for Rich and Wendy to lead us to the Greenmount Fire Hall outside of Gettysburg. Other members met us there. The ride down was beautiful. There was plenty of food, room to sit, and it was well organized. Great job Greenmount VFD. Afterwards Rick and Vicki led us on a great ride through the orchards leading back into Carlisle and Dillsburg. Gary & Judy CD 2

3 FROM YOUR ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTOR On Sunday, December 9 th, we had the Chapter K Planning Meeting for the months of January to June, We had a really nice turn-out and you can find the items those in attendance came up with on pages 7-9. If you weren t in attendance and have an idea for a ride or someplace you d like to go, please contact either Gary Roberts or Rick Larson with the details. If you need help planning it, we will be glad to help you. On Thursday, December 13 th, several of us went over to the Salvation Army for Distribution Day. Below are pictures courtesy of Glenda Leib: Rick and Vicki Larson, ACD 3

4 FROM YOUR MEC Since we had no gathering in December, there are no attendee numbers to pass along. See you in January and Happy New Year! MEC: Wilda Crosson NEW YEARS DAY RIDE: What a great day to ride, January 1, A little windy, but warm enough that you did not freeze. Arrangements were made by Rich and Wendy Wirt and in my opinion, worthwhile repeating next year. Thirteen of us met at Sheetz in Dillsburg and took the backroads to Greenmount Fire Hall, Gettysburg. Pictured are: John & Wilda Crosson, Jay Zeigler, Gary Roberts, Rick & Vicki Larson, John & Glenda (taking photo) Leib, Brian & Sandy Knox, Rich & Wendy Wirt. When we arrived at the fire hall we were joined by Deb & Todd Hampson, Rhonda & Barry Blyler and a woman joined us that saw us pull in. She said we looked like a fun group. After lunch, Rick & Vicki, John C., John & Glenda and Gary took the back roads home. Glenda Leib FOR SALE: George & Doris Stewart are selling their 2006 All American Sport (Forest River) 5 th Wheel/Toy Hauler (tri-axle). It is located in the Bay Aire RV Park in Palm Harbor, Florida, in Site 54. It could be moved but is probably best left onsite for someone looking to winter in a warmer location. CONTACT INFO: OR (Carlisle, PA) DETAILS ABOUT THE 5 TH Wheel: Bedroom: Queen Bed w/storage space under; double mirror closet doors; 2 small closets w/mirrors & drawers below; dresser w/3 drawers; shower; separate water closet. Kitchen & Living Area: 3 burner stove; double sink; many drawers; pantry slide out; dinette table w/2 benches (converts to bed); refrigerator/freezer; hot water heater; ALL APPLIANCES ARE IN WORKING ORDER; loft sleeps 2; pull out sofa sleeps 2; hard connection to sewer. Other: Includes a garage that will hold 2 large motorcycles or general storage, laundry, etc. Front door deck with 2 stairs. Fifth Wheel enclosed for storage. Shed with double doors, approximately 10 x 10. Gazebo with pavers. Walk-way with pavers and stone. Tons of white stones have been used to improve the site. 4

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6 CHAPTER K AND FRIENDS (CKF) All are welcome, men and women, members and non-members alike. Join us for breakfast, we meet at 9 a.m. See the schedule below. 1/16/19 Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle 2/20/19 Bakers, 515 US Rte 15N (on Southbound side), Dillsburg 3/20/19 Marysville All American Diner, 510 S. State Rd., Marysville 4/17/19 Squeaky Rail, 505 N. Enola Rd., Summerdale 5/10/19 Country Cupboard, Lewisburg (2 nd Fri. in May ride) Meet at Sheetz, Perdix, 8:30 a.m. 5/15/19 Front Street Diner, 4003 N. Front Str., Harrisburg 6/19/19 Brownstone Café, 1 N. Union Str., Middletown 7/17/19 Summit Family Restaurant, 2210 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill 8/21/19 Village Square Restaurant, 5201 Spring Rd., Shermans Dale 9/18/19 West Shore Plaza Family Restaurant, 1200 Market Str., Lemoyne 10/16/19 Walnut Bottom Diner, Rte 81S, Exit 47, Carlisle 11/20/19 Hunterstown Family Restaurant, 25 Sandoe Rd., Gettysburg 12/18/19 Fairgrounds Diner, 1111 Spring Rd., Carlisle January 1 Wilda Crosson 9 Amy Liebold 10 Curt Umpleby 11 John Crosson 11 George Wilson 17 Cheryl White 19 Barbara Fry 26 Jeff Martin 31 Trudy Woodring February 3 Dave Hutchison 5 Penny Umpleby 19 Wendy Wirt 19 Larry Hughes 26 Deb Hampson January Anniversaries February Anniversaries 30 Rick & Vicki Larson None in February 6

7 2019 HAPPENINGS CALENDAR The planning calendar below includes the months of January 2019 through June 2019, with some entries for the months beyond June. Please note, entries with more info to follow will post updates as soon as received. PLEASE WATCH THE CALENDAR AND YOUR FOR UPDATES! JANUARY 2019: 1/3-5/2019 Maryland and Delaware Districts host Winterthing 2019, Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD Call before December 21, 2018 to reserve your room, Flyer can be obtained at 1/12/2019 Chapter W After Holiday Party, 5 p.m., Bedford Moose Lodge, Bedford, PA. $16 per person. Each person is asked to bring a $10 gift to exchange. Flyer on the PA District Website. 1/16/2019 Chapter K and Friends (CKF) Breakfast, 9 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. 1/19/2019 Chapter K Dinner Ride, to be announced. 1/19/2019 Chapter M After Holiday Party, 5 p.m., 505 Restaurant, 505 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport, PA. $25 per person. Each attendee is asked to please bring a wrapped gift for exchange. Flyer on the PA District Website. 1/19/2019 Chapter S After Holiday Party, 4:30 p.m., Williamsburg Farm Complex Building, Recreation Drive, Williamsburg, PA. $15 per person. Please bring a Chinese Auction item. Flyer on the PA District Website. 1/25-31/ TH Annual Wingers-N-Waves. Departs from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and travel to Nassau, Labadee, & Jamaica. For full event details see or call (386) /27/2019 Chapter K Gathering, eat at 8 a.m., gathering at 9 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. FEBRUARY 2019: 2/9/2019 Chapter K Ice Cream at Dairy Queen, 6 p.m., 331 N. Enola Road, Summerdale. 2/16/2019 Chapter K Game Night at Chuck and Brenda Lewis home, 1-5 p.m. Bring a snack. Address is 95 Pawnee Lane, Halifax. RSVP to Chuck/Brenda by 2/12/19 at prtzldy16@gmail.com or call /20/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Bakers, 515 US Rte 15N (actually along southbound side), Dillsburg. 2/24/2019 Chapter K Gathering, eat at 8 a.m., gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. MARCH 2019: 3/5/2019 Chapter K Ice Cream at Dairy Queen, 6 p.m., 1740 Roosevelt Avenue, York. 3/7/2019 Chapter B Dinner and Show, $33.00 per person includes pub style dinner (appetizer and dessert are an additional cost). Dinner begins at 5:45 p.m. and the show at 7:00 p.m. (In-Laws, Out-Laws, and Other Family Matters). Rainbow Comedy Playhouse, 3065 Lincoln Highway, Paradise, PA. Deadline to sign up with a $15.00 per person deposit is Saturday, January 26 th. 3/20/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Marysville All American Diner, 510 S. State Road, Marysville. 3/21-23/ TH Annual Florida District Gathering of the Wings, Hilton, 350 North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL. For reservations call (407) Use group code GWRRA9 for the $ per room rate. Includes breakfast for 2. See for rally reservation information. Preregistrations are due by 3/1/19. 3/24/2019 Chapter K Gathering, eat at 8 a.m., gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. 3/24-4/6/ to Phoenix Ride from Wilmington, NC to Chula Vista, CA. Contact Russ Schaeffer (pa_keeper@yahoo.com) if you are interested in registering. 3/30/2019 C.O.Y. Fun Day, Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield, PA. Check the PA District Website for info. 7

8 APRIL 2019: 4/13/2019 Chapter K Ice Cream at Dairy Queen, 6 p.m., US Route 15, Dillsburg. 4/14/2019 Chapter K Breakfast Ride to Union Bridge Fire Hall in MD. Depart Sheetz, US Route 15, Dillsburg at 8 a.m. 4/16/2019 Chapter K Dinner Ride to the Wharf Restaurant, 6 p.m., 6852 Derry Street, Harrisburg. RSVP to Cindy Parson by 4/13/19 at or at cynpar3@gmail.com. 4/17/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Squeaky Rail, 505 N. Enola Road, Summerdale. 4/20/2019 Chapter K Ride. More information to follow. 4/21/2019 Chapter K Bunny Run. More information to follow. 4/27/2019 PA District Officers Conference, Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield, PA. 4/28/2019 Chapter K Gathering, eat at 8 a.m.; gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. MAY 2019: 5/3-5/2019 Chapter K Camping Trip to Twin Grove, 1445 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA. Reservations can be made by calling the campground at or by reserving your space/cabin online at Click on the reservations link and follow the instructions. The Chapter usually likes to reserve in the R, V, X, or Y rows which are located on Map 3. 5/5/2019 Chapter M Hobo Stew. Registration from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, 1700 W. 4 th Street, Williamsport, PA $10 per person plus 1 can of soup (no cream style soups please). Flyer on the PA Dist Website. 5/10/2019 CKF Breakfast/Second Friday in May Ride to Country Cupboard, Lewisburg, PA. Meet at the Sheetz in Perdix at 8:30 a.m. 5/11/2019 Chapter B Spring Fling, 9 a.m. til?. Lancaster Central Park, Kiwanis Drive, Pavilion #22, Lancaster, PA. $20.00 per person ($10 for ages 10-under). Registration due May 6, Flyer on the PA Dist Website. 5/15/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Front Street Diner, 4003 N. Front Street, Harrisburg. 5/16-18/2019 PA District Rally, Ride of the Roses, Wyndham Garden York, 2000 Loucks Road, York, PA. Couple rate is $109/additional occupancy $119. Includes hot breakfast buffet. Call (717) , press zero for reservations and use the code, GWRRA for special room rates. Flyer on the PA District Website. 5/19/2019 Chapter K Gathering (3 rd Sunday instead of the 4 th due to the Memorial Day Holiday weekend). Eat at 8 a.m.; Gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. MAY-JUNE 2019: 5/27-6/7/2019 The Best of Alaska. Wingers-N-Waves 5-day pre-cruise escorted land tour followed by a 7-night southbound inside passage Alaska. This tour is open to all Wingers, family & friends. Please call (386) or visit JUNE 2019: 6/2/2019 Chapter K Planning Meeting and ice cream ride. Meet at the home of Gary and Judy Roberts, 840 E. Louther Street, Carlisle at noon. The planning meeting for July to December 2019 will be discussed followed by a ride to Goose Brothers in Shippensburg for ice cream. Please RSVP to Gary/Judy by 5/28/19 at or at gjroberts1978@gmail.com. 6/14-16/2019 All Chapters West, Goddard Park Vacationland Campground, 867 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake, PA. Reservations should be made at the campground between January 21 st and April 30 th, 2019 in order to be placed in the GWRRA block. Mention GWRRA to receive event pricing. See flyer on pages 13 and 14. Hosted by PA Chapter N. 6/19/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Brownstone Café, 1 N. Union Street, Middletown. 6/23/2019 Chapter K Gathering, eat at 8 a.m.; gathering at 8:30 a.m., Middlesex Diner, 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle. 8

9 JULY 2019: 7/17/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Summit Family Restaurant, 2210 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill. 7/19/2019 District Ride-in to Waltz Creamery and Farm House Café, Salladasburg, PA. AUGUST 2019: 8/21/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Village Square Restaurant, 5201 Spring Road, Shermans Dale. 8/27-31/2019 Wing Ding 41 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN. See your Wing World Magazine for registration information. SEPTEMBER 2019: 9/18/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., West Shore Plaza Family Restaurant, 1200 Market Street, Lemoyne. OCTOBER 2019: 10/16/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Walnut Bottom Diner, Route 81S, Exit 47, Carlisle. 10/25-27/2019 Chapter K Camping Trip to Twin Grove Campground, 1445 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA. NOVEMBER 2019: 11/20/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Hunterstown Family Restaurant, 25 Sandoe Road (off Route 15S), Gettysburg. DECEMBER 2019: 12/18/2019 CKF Breakfast, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds Diner, 1111 Spring Road, Carlisle. AND PHONE NUMBER CHANGES: Please be sure to let someone in the Chapter know if you are changing your address, mailing address or phone number. Preferably, we would like you to let Gary Roberts (gjroberts1978@gmail.com) or Rick Larson (rvrvl@aol.com) know, so they can pass to the appropriate people, such as newsletter editor, phone tree contact, MEC, etc. Thank you. Vicki & Rick Larson Editors Just a reminder that Velocity Cycles will be closed for their annual Winter Break from December 30, 2018 through January 7, They will reopen with regular hours on January 8, 2019: Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. 4 p.m. 9

10 JANUARY PUZZLE: The first person to complete the puzzle and send me an with the mystery word, gets a prize. Must be via to verify date/time of receipt. C N U R E C I D S A F E T Y H O N D A F O A H L W R V K Z B T Z G V G O O D I E S T N R M O E E U L P X O L U A O Z A J D U K A B I J N N Z E R A M O W T Z L C N H N P M R S F N D U K N B D A B H R W D E O L J D E G E I O S I D E C A R E H A F W K S M N T C J D R T R H L U E X R F B L S I D O U P L Y O I I T C A P F L I A E H L P N D R A N F U M R X H Q R S M N D C W E Y E G R H O T D O G R U N I L X G L X O T R I M E C P H F N E F W Q Z M E S P Y V T Q R J K Q U L U N L H A I E U G Y O W J E T F Y O R L W N I C E C R E A M T G R Q R S T O P O V I T S T N E V E F O R A D N E L A C R T W M L B N A I D N I U I K A S A W A K WORD LIST (32 Words): BOOTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS CAN AM CHAPTER COY DICE RUN DINNER FRIENDS FUN GATHERING GOLDWING GOODIES HARLEY HONDA HOT DOG RUN ICE CREAM INDIAN KAWASAKI KNOWLEDGE MEC NEWSLETTER POKER RUN PRIZE RALLY RIDES ROLL FOR THE DOUGH SAFETY SIDECAR SUZUKI TRIKE VENDOR Can you find the mystery word? 10

11 GLENDA & VICKI S FUNNY CORNER One day refrigerators will get us back. They ll come in bedrooms at 3 a.m., turn on the light, open their doors, look at you for a while and then turn around and go back to the kitchen. My husband and I are very competitive and we often joke about it. But I joke more. If people realized the brain was an app, maybe they d start using it more. Two attorneys were in a café and they ordered drinks while pulling their sandwiches from their cases. The waitress said, you can t eat your own sandwiches in here, so they promptly traded them. Some congratulations are in order: --To Tom White, 2018 High Mileage Award with 16, To John Leib and John Crosson, for 2 nd and 3 rd Place High Mileage Awards. --To Todd and Deb Hampson for accepting Chapter K s Couple of the Year for To John and Glenda Leib for accepting the District Couple of the Year Coordinators. SHIRTS, PATCHES OR PINS: If you are interested in ordering any Chapter K apparel, patches or pins, please contact Kitty Schardt at zumaqueen70@me.com. 11

12 John and Glenda Leib wrote a great article about their trip to Alaska. It is in 4 parts, of which, below is part 2. Watch the next 2 newsletters for the rest of their article. Our Alaskan Trip By John & Glenda Leib On day 7, we finally made it to Glacier National Park. Since we had a fairly short day of riding we decided to ride to Glacier and do some sightseeing. Let me tell you I was glad I did not have my 450 because of the wind. John and Ken would be picking me up out of the ditch! The wind was so strong that it was hard to keep the Wing on the road. Even the windsocks were standing straight out. The next day we took the same route but the winds had calmed down. Glacier is a beautiful place to visit with lots of roads to explore, hiking, waterfalls, and SNOW. Yes, actual snow that you can stand on, make snow angels or a snowball fight. I have a picture of John and I standing on the snow and of course, I had on several layers of clothes and a winter coat along with a sweatshirt, fleece jacket, and two more layers. Who would have believed it was July? That evening we stayed at the Red Eagle s Motel & Cabins in St. Mary, MT just outside Glacier. We rode up a steep grade, made a sharp right turn and up another grade to a gravel parking lot where the office was located. We checked in and I told the guys that I would walk down to the room. I unlocked the door and saw a pair of sneakers. Oh well, someone forgot their sneakers so I walked in a little further and found people sleeping in the beds! Hold on boys, we need another room, so up to the office I go and explained what I saw. This time she gave us a key to the cabin across the road. So down the gravel road, sharp left turn, down the steep grade and across the road. There were three cabins and we were the last one but what a nice cabin it was. We asked about a place to eat and were told to check out the Cattle Baron Restaurant which was nice but a little expensive. After a short ride in the morning on Day 9 we made it to the Canadian border. Talk about unfriendly people. Hope we don t come across too many like those who work the Canadian border. We stopped at the Duty-Free Station to get ice and get a picture of John and the bike at the Welcome to Alberta sign. We rode through the Canadian Rockies which were more impressive than Glacier. The glaciers in several places were several feet thick. We stayed at a very expensive place in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Boy could I get spoiled in a hurry. We were able to park the bikes in a covered garage for the night. The following day we drove thru Banff National Park and Lake Louise which was very busy and no parking but did see elk on the edge of town and more of the Canadian Rockies. Finally saw our first wildlife, a brown bear that was down over the edge of the bank eating. We would have missed him if we had not seen several vehicles parked along the side of the road and people looking down the bank. Then it was off to Jasper and Dawson City. We missed the road that lead to Dawson City and drove out of our way miles. Finally stopped for directions and had to drive back miles. Too late to make it to Dawson City so spent the night in Rycoft, Alberta. It had rained during the night and everywhere there was mud. Those log trucks did not care. By the time we got to Dawson City the bikes were covered in mud and John could not see out of the windshield (as you can see from the 12

13 picture). After gathering information at the Visitor Center, getting something to eat at a small café and doing other sight-seeing, the boys asked for a hose and tried to do a temporary cleaning job on the bikes. We picked up the Alaskan Highway at Dawson Creek and made it to Ft. Nelson, British Columbia before stopping for the night. As we were traveling the Alaskan Highway, I was very glad we stopped at the Visitor s Center in Dawson Creek. The young girl was very helpful with information and gave us a brochure that listed where lodging was, gas (although not always open or permanently closed), food, etc., in addition to mileage both in km and American terms. Yes, there was a lot of construction on the Alcan Highway which was no surprise. One thing that did surprise us was that we did not see herds of buffalo. Usually if we saw a buffalo, he/she was alone. We made it from Dawson Creek to Teslin, Yukon where we stayed for the evening. This stop had everything we needed, i.e., gas, restaurant, lodging, and small store. The thing they DID NOT have was hot water which we did not know until after we checked in and went to get a shower. The excuse was they were busy in the restaurant and needed the hot water to wash the dishes. We still DID NOT have hot water the next morning. (continued in the February issue) 13

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16 FROM YOUR PA DISTRICT EDUCATOR Hi Everyone: It s hard to imagine that 2018 is almost gone and 2019 is fast approaching. Christmas is only a couple weeks away and New Years is one week behind. Evelyn and I hope that all of you are prepared for all the activities associated with the holidays and have prepared yourself for the addition of several pounds. As we enter 2019 you should be going on line and checking your individual training status to see what classes you need to take in order to stay current in the levels program. With the arrival of 2019 means another GREAT YEAR of riding, attending GWRRA functions and visiting with our GWRRA friends. The majority of us have already put our bikes/trikes away for a long winters nap, but there may be a few who continue to ride through the winter. Not everyone has the luxury of heated grips, heated seats and heated clothing. Keep in mind when you are out there riding to watch for the following: anti-skid, slippery spots on the roads, pot holes and white/yellow lines which become slippery when wet. Take a break and stop to warm yourself. Keep in mind that cold hands and feet do not react well. If you are out riding and your fingers become numb, put latex gloves over your liners, and then put your regular gloves on over the latex gloves. It s amazing how effective this simple idea can be. The winter months will also provide a great opportunity to have a Training Day. These are always fun to have during the cold winter months and it only takes a couple of hours. Again in 2019, we encourage everyone to get involved in the Rider Education program to improve your riding skills and knowledge so that you and your passenger enjoy the ride and return home safely. Evelyn and I have enjoyed the last year as PA District Educators and would like thank all of you for all your help and support. In addition, we would like to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ride Safe & Ride Proud Chuck & Evelyn Stone 16

17 FROM YOUR PA DISTRICT DIRECTORS What lives in the winter, dies in the summer and grows with its roots upward? Another year in the books or just behind us. We have enjoyed our first year as your PA District Directors. The riding season may not have been what we liked but, we had FUN with our GWRRA friends and family all year long. We look forward to 2019 and having FUN with our GWRRA family and are hoping for a great riding season in The Christmas and New Year Parties are over with the exception of a few After Holiday Parties. Thank you to all the officers that have stepped forward or remaining in office for your dedication to your GWRRA chapter. And thank you to those officers that have completed their term; we appreciate everything that you have done for your chapter and GWRRA. Thank You! 2018 Chapter Directors and Chapter Treasurers - it is time to turn in the chapter s year end paperwork and file the chapter s 990N. We need to have this by January 15, Chapter Directors - have you turned in your money, sold tickets and any unsold tickets for the PA District Raffle to Mike Prince, ADD? They must be turned in by January 15, Answer to riddle: An icicle. Have you looked at the 2019 Calendar of Events on the PA District website? The year is going to be very busy with chapter gatherings, rides, dinners, and ice cream. We hope you are planning on attending the PA District Rally, All Chapters West, district rides and Wing Ding. Remember the Roll for the Dough program starts in January. So, now is a good time to start your visitations and earning your points. Please look at the 2019 Roll for the Dough Guidelines. They have been changed to help your chapter earn more points and have more FUN with your GWRRA family and friends. Where do snowmen keep their money? Now is a great time to send in your PA District Rally registration for Ride of the Roses being held May 16-18, 2019 in York, PA at the Wyndham Garden. If you send in your registration before February 28, 2019 you will be entered into a drawing for $100 cash! Don t forget there are several extra events to consider signing up for on the registration. Thursday evening Welcome Party that includes a meal. Friday morning Harley-Davidson Factory tour. Riding Classes: Road Captain, Advanced Rider Course, Side Car and Trike Course. (Your deposit is refunded after you take the class) GWRRA Medic-First Aid course on Saturday. (Fee is for class supplies) And don t forget to book your room at the Wyndham Garden York. Remember to always ride safe! HAROLD & DIANE JACKSON Your PA District Directors Answer: In a snowbank 16

18 TEAM GWRRA: GWRRA Website Home Office, Phoeniz, AZ President & Wingman Anita & JR Alkire Presidential Assistant Tom & Renee Wasluck Director of Rider Education Susan & George Huttman Director of Membership Enhancement Larry & Penny Anthony Director of GWRRA University Clara & Fred Boldt Director of Finance Randall & Janet Drake Director of Motorist Awareness Mike & Barri Critzman International Couple of the Year 2018/2019 Rick & Debbie Warmels PA DISTRICT TEAM: PA District Website District Director (D-E-G-I-N-P-Q) Harold & Diane Jackson Assistant District Director (S-T-W) Assistant District Director (B-C-K-V-Y) Mike & Shirley Prince Assistant District Director (H-M-R-X) District Treasurer Sharon & Ed Golanka District Membership Enhancement Pat Delo District Educator Chuck & Evelyn Stone District Ride Coordinator Diane Jackson District Motorist Awareness District University Coordinator Gerry & Bonnie VanArt Assistant Dist. University Coordinator Tim & Crystal Brakebill District COY Coordinator John & Glenda Leib 2018/19 District Couple of the Year Dave & Cindy Marconi District Newsletter Editor Pat Cole District Webmaster Mike & Darlene Ammerman District PEDS List Coordinator Mike & Shirley Prince District Roll for the Dough Bonnie & Gerry VanArt District Goodies Coordinator: Dave & Cindy Marconi CHAPTER K TEAM: Chapter Director: Gary & Judy Roberts gjroberts1978@gmail.com Assistant Chapter Director: Rick & Vicki Larson rvrvl@aol.com Chapter Membership Coordinator: Wilda Crosson wjc59red@gmail.com Chapter Ride Coordinator: Chapter Newsletter Editor: Vicki & Rick Larson rvrvl@aol.com Chapter Treasurer: John Crosson jfc432@aol.com Chapter Clothing, Pins & Patches: Kitty Schardt zumaqueen70@me.com Chapter Couple of the Year: Todd & Deb Hampson ppines2@comcast.net Chapter Greeting Cards: Glenda Leib crabcakelady@yahoo.com