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1 REGION F AZ DISTRICT GWRRA CHAPTER AZ-S Gold Wing Road Riders Association APRIL 2016 Chapter Director & Newsletter John Read john.read79@gmail.com Assistant Chapter Director Russ Cole Coler27@cox.net Membership Coordinators Maryann & Joe Lisenby sooner5142@gmail.com In this issue: Chapter Director s Corner 2 GWRRA Member s Benefits 3-4 Miscellaneous Thoughts 5-6 Rally; Registration 8-10 Rider Education Program Chapter Educator Connie Jo Richtmyre conniejo42@msn.com Treasurer Richard Shields Rshields018@cox.net Sunshine Rae and Gene Ellsworth generae@q.com Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge Chapter S Gatherings are the first Saturday of each month, 7:30 AM at: Deer Valley Airport 702 W Deer Valley Road, Phoenix APRIL 2016 Special points of interest: Region F un Rally Horizons Program Touring Arizona

2 Chapter Director s Corner John Read, AZ-S Chapter Director used bike market and graduated from MMI so can give you guidance and advice if desired. You meet the nicest people on a Honda was the slogan American Honda used in 1964 for an advertising campaign promoting their Honda 50cc motorcycles. Fifty-two years later the slogan still rings true, whether I m riding solo or with a group of friends, random folks will stop and chat when we take a rest stop. Many times they will tell me about the Honda Gold Wing they once owned and you can tell they wish it was still in their garage. It is never too late to get back in the saddle and there are plenty of clean used bikes out there just begging to be ridden. Most likely the previous owner invested a lot of money in chrome and accessories so it becomes one heck of a deal. I just got a call from a gentleman in his 80s who just picked up a 78 Gold Wing with a Vetter fairing and I could hear the excitement in his voice. Spring is in the air and the touring season is beginning, plan a vacation ride to the beach or mountains as we are only a day away from some really scenic highways in neighboring states. If you find a used bike and aren t sure if it is a good deal or not, give me a call and I can go with you to test ride it. I keep an eye on the GWRRA is the premier motorcycle touring association founded in 1977 right here in Phoenix and is your ticket to instant comradery with motorcycle enthusiasts world wide. Check out all of the benefits offered at gwrra.org and you will see why we love the organization and all the folks who belong to it. Whether you join for the Wing World magazine, the great road service plan called Rescue Plus, or want to meet other touring riders your GWRRA membership is the ticket. Come out on one of the Chapter S events or rides and meet us, you ll be hooked. We are probably some of the most down to earth folks you would ever want to hang around and come from all backgrounds in life. Our common love for motorcycles unite us in what is much more than just a hobby. Our Meetup website is free to join and is a great way to keep up to date with Chapter S whether on your computer or smart phone. The link is Gold-Wing-Road-Riders/ Ride safe! 2

3 Maryann & Joe Lisenby GWRRA Member s Benefits GWRRA has benefits... when was the last time you checked out any of them, or did you know you had benefits at all with your membership card from GWRRA? When was the last time you checked out the web site So where are those benefits listed on the site? Go to on the top tabs go to members, click and drag over to benefits. There you are, the list is surprising if you haven t been there. Take advantage of just a few of the listed benefits and your yearly membership is paid for, literally. When did I start earning benefits? How about when you joined GWRRA. You receive the Wing World magazine with great stories, tips on motorcycle maintenance, advertisements of great mechanize to inquire about or purchase, and so on. Rescue Plus is towing and road side assistance. The Gold Book Service Directory you re never alone when you carry it with you, never travel without it. The Rider Education, Leadership Training, Chapter Life and all the other great training programs that GWRRA has to offer its members and many more. So you say well I kind of knew about these, didn t realize they were called benefits. But the list goes on; they have a long list of benefit discount programs. I can t tell you about all of them but here is the list that you might want to check out on the web. Financial Services and Insurance Liberty Mutual VPI Pet Insurance Pet First Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Monuntal Life Insurance Transamerica Life Insurance 3

4 Maryann & Joe Lisenby GWRRA Member s Benefits, Continued... Medical Information Discount Prescription drugs Life Line Screening Products and Parts Big Bike Parts Costco Office Depot/Office Max Life Lock Motorcycle Shippers GWRRA Store GW Pin and Patch Hotel and Travel Red Roof Motel 6 Wyndham Hotel Group AVIS Budget Car and Truck Rental Cruises Only TNT Vacations Endless Vacation rentals Wing Ding You never realized you had so many benefits that come with your GWRRA membership did you? So after you read this story go check out under the members tab and see what benefits you haven t been using. Check back often on the web, the home office is always striving to enhance our benefits, as members you just have to use them to help pay for that membership. Enjoy that extra change in your pocket! Maryann and Joe Lisenby Membership Enhancement Chapter AZ-S 4

5 Connie Jo Richtmyre Miscellaneous Thoughts The next few weeks have my husband Michael and me traveling to and from Minnesota for personal business. When our flight landed in Minneapolis last Wednesday, it was snowing quite heavily. After we picked up the rental car, it really got me thinking how many Arizona residents tend to take the beautiful weather and the good driving conditions for granted. So, given that Wingers tend to have a good bit of wanderlust in their DNA, it seems seasonal regional weather and road conditions would be a good topic. March, April, May and even June, depending on the locale and the elevation can give traveling Wingers a gamut of weather and riding conditions. While heavy March snow in Minnesota is not entirely unusual, it did give me pause to pay particular attention to how our rental car handled, and to make sure the mirrors, seat, steering wheel, etc. were adjusted for maximum visibility and responsiveness. Fortunately the further north we headed the snow tapered off, with no snow at all in the northern suburbs. Many of us have spring road trips planned. Whether those trips will be taken by plane, bike or car, the same care is needed to remain wheel side up. Let s go over some basics to help us in our travels. Pay attention to weather forecasts. Even though the accuracy of extended forecasts is dubious, it never hurts to be prepared for possible bad weather. Hopefully this time of year you wouldn t limit your clothing selection to flip-flops, shorts and tank tops if you were heading to the mountains any more than you would leave your warm coat and gloves in Arizona if you are traveling to the upper Midwestern United States. If we use that mindset for bike travel, we would find ourselves with only warm weather mesh jackets and summer weight gloves. It is reasonable and prudent to pack for a variety of conditions, even if it means using multiple layers to equal that warm fall weight jacket that just won t fit in the saddlebags. 5

6 Connie Jo Richtmyre Miscellaneous Thoughts, continued... If you are planning on layering to keep warm, do a trial dressing to make sure all of the layers you might wear in cold weather fit underneath each other. You may find you need to switch up or replace several of those articles of bike gear or clothes you would typically wear to still provide the warmth you ll need without overflowing your saddlebags or trailer. Don t forget your riding boots in this equation. Make sure if you are planning on only wearing your summer mesh boots that you have waterproof socks or one with thinsulate in them to give you the warmth you may need. I speak from experience that wet feet in cold spring weather is not fun, particularly for a 200 mile trek. Remember though dehydration is more common in warm weather, it can also be an issue this time of year, even in colder climates. Stay hydrated. When you stop to warm up / fuel up, take time to also consume water, sports drinks or even juice. Tire pressure, as we are often reminded affectionately by Stu, is particularly important when you are traveling diverse weather extremes. If you start out in Arizona, and your next wakeup is in the hills or New Mexico or Colorado, there is a very good chance that both elevation and outside air temperature have reduced that perfectly pressurized Arizona tire a few precious pounds. Check the pressure each day, while you are checking for abnormal wear, before you go to your next destination. Rely on a good analog gauge, not just a fancy electronic tire monitoring system. You complacency could affect your personal safety, your co-rider s and any others in your group riding with you. Another topic, a quick one I promise Allergy season is in high gear. If you are an allergy sufferer, make sure to try out your medications before you travel to see if they make you drossy. Travel can be tiring enough, but adding a medication that makes you sleepy could be hazardous to your health. Have an Awesome April! Connie Jo Richtmyre AZ-S Educator 6

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9 Horizons Program You are invited to attend ENJOY an exciting day of roll playing your involvement in a chapter staff meeting and/or leading a chapter gathering is in store for you! This is an opportunity for you to learn more about GWRRA and how the association works at the chapter level. at the Region F Convention Friday, May 27, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Topics to be presented Team Building Concepts (benefits and challenges of a team, what makes a team tick, self-assessment) Expectations (of an officer, what is a successful team) Effective Meetings and Gatherings (why meetings, gatherings, making them fun) Communication & Public Speaking Techniques (principles of good communication, public speaking, what to do with your hands) The Officer Couple (responsibilities of each party, dos and don ts) There are great instructors lined up to present these five topics. You are sure to enjoy a F-U-N, interactive opportunity of learning and sharing ideas alongside your fellow members in Region F. Be sure to register for this program on your convention registration form. The cost of the class is $20 9

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12 40 to Phoenix Ride at the GWRRA Home Office N 11TH AVE Phoenix, Arizona Thursday, April 14, :30 AM 6:00 PM Come join us at the GWRRA Home Office to welcome the 40 to Phoenix Riders who are on a 12 day Coast to Coast 2,700 mile journey. It will be a fun day with friends to include: Guided Tours of the Home Office 50/25/15/10 Drawings Door Prizes Games Seminars Short Scenic Rides Meet Founder Paul Hildebrand and Co-Founder Shirley Stephens- Garcia 12

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14 Rider Education Program The GWRRA Rider Education Program (REP) is intended to make the motorcycle environment safer by reducing injuries and fatalities and increasing motorcyclist skills and awareness. Through Commitment, Education and Application, we can reduce our accident rate significantly. Benefits of a fullyimplemented GWRRA Rider Education Program at the Chapter level: Increased rider knowledge Increased safety skills Prevention of accidents LIFE GRAND MASTERS Ray Garris #18 Sandi Garris #176 Rae Ellsworth #489 Gene Ellsworth #490 Gail Johnson #1365 Bob Johnson #1366 MASTERS Rick Paitl #5423 Sharon Trapp #5424 Richard Shields #5427 Denise Goldin #5510 Jeffrey Goldin #5511 Connie Jo Richtmyre #8928 Cliff McGraw #8990 Maryann Lisenby #9916 Joe Lisenby #9917 John Read #9850 LEVEL III - Safety by Preparedness Ted Figgins Krist Jani Mark Klingert Elena Lopez Stu Oltman Dave Redman Al Watkins Scott McCracken Our Motto..."Safety is for Life" We encourage you to participate in the ongoing Rider Education program and increase your riding skills as well as your abilities and become a Master Tour Rider. Are you ready to advance to the next level? What can we do to assist you? SENIOR MASTERS Leslie Donaldson #5402 Chuck Donaldson #5403 Char Simpson #6256 Cliff Simpson #6257 Jerry Bisgard #6601 Rider Education LEVEL II - Safety by Education LEVEL I - Safety by Commitment Dick Muto Larry Poole Dwight Smith Russ Cole Participation in our on-going Rider Education Program will increase your riding skills. We also have many Master Riders in the Chapter who are more than willing to assist you with questions and information about Practice Field Days, Skill Enhancement, CPR and First Aid courses, Ride Captains, Ride Leaders, and Ride Planning, all the life blood of Chapter AZ-S. assist you on the road to the Master Level. Just ask any one of us for assistance! Rider Education Team Leader: Connie Jo Richtmyre Our Rider Education Team stands ready to 14

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16 Upcoming AZ-S Rides and Events Month Date Activity April 1 Frozen Yogurt Social, Fountain Hills 6:30 PM 2 AZ-S Chapter Deer Valley Airport 7:30 AM to Phoenix the Home Office 8:30 AM 17 Practice Field Turf Paradise 7:00 AM 19 AZ-S Staff Meeting at Jason s Deli N Scottsdale RD, 12:00 PM May 7 AZ-S Chapter Deer Valley Airport 7:30 AM 8 Practice Field Turf Paradise 7:00 AM 17 AZ-S Staff Meeting at Jason s Deli N Scottsdale RD, 12:00 PM Region F un Rally/Convention in Albuquerque 00 Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge We re on the Web! For details about the AZ-S Rides and Events appearing on this page, including the most recent updates, please use the links on the AZ-S Website at 16

17 Practice Field Days Practice Field Days give all riders, regardless of riding abilities, a chance to practice and increase their riding skills. These multichapter field days give riders an opportunity to ride a variety of maneuvers at their own skill level, to ask questions and to have fun riding. Have trouble getting your Wing on it s center stand? Not sure how to pick it up? This is the place to learn! All riders, all levels are welcome. In keeping with the GWRRA tradition of SAFETY, all riders must wear helmets, long sleeves, long pants, over the ankle boots and full-finger gloves. See you there! April AM Turf Paradise A special thank you to TURF PARADISE, located at 1501 W Bell Road in Phoenix, for allowing us to hold our Practice Field Day ( PFD ) in their parking lot. PFD gives motorcycle riders of all skill levels an opportunity to practice and improve their slowriding, maneuvering skills in a no-pressure, safe environment. 17

18 Rick Tope ARIZONA CHAPTERS - MEETING DATES / PLACES / CONTACTS CHAPTER SERVING MEETING DAY, TIME MEETING LOCATION CHAPTER DIRECTOR, PHONE, AZ-A TUCSON 3rd Saturday, 8:15 AM Golden Corral, 4380 E 22nd St, Tucson Dennie/Debbie Ammons, DebDenAZ@aol.com AZ-C LAKE HAVASU 4th Saturday 6:00 PM Golden Corral, 1550 S Palo Verde Blvd Lake Havasu City Alan Weaver, alangntbn@yahoo.com AZ-D MESA East Valley 2nd Saturday, 7:30 AM Old Country Buffet, 6625 E Southern Ave., Mesa Teena/Ted Prentice, tedteena@cox.net AZ-E SIERRA VISTA 1st Saturday, 8:00 AM Golden Corral, 798 South Highway 92, Sierra Vista Larry/Gail Howard, l.howard@q.com AZ-G GREEN VALLEY 2nd Saturday, 8:00 AM San Ignacio Golf Club, 4201 S Camino Del Sol Green Valley Dee/Galen Baird, ksladyd@aol.com AZ-K TUCSON 4th Saturday, 8:00 AM Golden Corral, 6865 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson Rebecca Sangster, rsangster.06@comcast.net AZ-O OATMAN 1st Saturday 8:00AM Breakfast 9:00AM Ride Perkin s Restaurant Kingman Greg Brown, gregory-brown@sbcglobal.net AZ-P PRESCOTT 4th Saturday, 8:00 AM Golden Corral, Frontier Village, Prescott Sandy Gaston, sandybcg@q.com AZ-R PHOENIX West Valley 3rd Saturday, 8:00 AM Old Country Buffet, N.79th Ave. Glendale Jim Oliver, chapterazr@gmail.com AZ-S SCOTTSDALE 1st Saturday, 7:30 AM Deer Valley Airport, 702 W Deer Valley RD, Phoenix John Read, john.read79@gmail.com AZ-U YUMA 3rd Saturday 8:00 AM Daybreaker Café, N Frontage RD Yuma Howard Cart/Evelyn Kulda, hcart52@roadrunner.com AZ-X Page 18 CASA GRANDE 18 4th Saturday 8:00 AM Golden Corral, 2082 E Florence Blvd Casa Grande Mike/Mary Anne Melby, mike2wheels@gmail.com