Greetings from our Chapter Directors

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1 Mason-Dixon Wings March NEWSLETTER 2017 Director Judy & Shane Patishnock Visitation, Mileage, Firehouse Coordinator Marge Nagel Asst. Director Kevin Paul Phone Tree Rodney & Ruth Malone CHAPTER OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS Treasurer Fran Haslup Membership Enhancement Cathy Kelley Educator Rodney Malone Storekeeper Marge Nagel Motorist Awareness Coordinator Mike Haslup /50 Raflle Neal & Carol Reynolds Web Master Chris Nagel CHOY Coordinator It s a Team! Sunshine Lady Ruth Malone Newsletter Cathy Kelley Couple of the Year 2017 Chris & Marge Nagel Ride Coordinator Paul Breeden Greetings from our Chapter Directors Judy & Shane Patishnock This year seems like it s off to a whirlwind start! February really kept Shane and me busy between trying to keep up with family, our Chapter H family and fundraiser, and work. This month we re doing something just a tad different with our newsletter articles. Instead of me recapping the monthly events that we ve all participated in, Kevin Paul, our Assistant Chapter Director, will provide the recap. So look for his article and read about our fun rides and events. However, I do want to say a little bit about our annual Spaghetti Dinner Bingo fundraiser, this was our 20 th anniversary for our fundraiser! We want to say thank you to our GWRRA family who supported us: MD-B, MD-C, MD-F, MD-I, MD-J, MD-L, DE-B, PA-B, and PA-V. We also want to thank our Chapter H Staff for all their efforts in putting this together as well as our members who worked hard during the Spaghetti Dinner Bingo. It wouldn t be possible without your help and support!! I can also sincerely say that I was so happy that we didn t have snow on our Spaghetti Dinner Bingo date! Last but definitely not least, Shane and I want to thank Kevin Maddox (PA-B) and the management personnel at Lancaster Honda (2350 Dairy Road, Lancaster, PA) for their generosity in freely giving our chapter several bottles of Honda polish and Honda cleaner, a t-shirt, a backpack, and a dufflebag that we were able to give away to our attendees. So check out Kevin Paul s article in our newsletter for more fun details and pictures. MD-H Chapter Meeting 4 th Sunday at Golden Corral, 706 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD Breakfast at 0800; Meeting at 0900

2 Time is slowly inching closer and closer to Spring! For some riders, their bikes never really got put away for the winter season and were ridden when weather and events permitted. For riders who had winterized and put their bikes away it s time to start thinking about getting that bike ready for the riding season. So do a thorough check of your bike (think T-CLOCK). And if you re not comfortable doing this yourself, consider having it serviced by a reputable dealer. You could just save a life mainly your own and potentially a co-rider by ensuring your bike is properly serviced and maintained. Our Ride Coordinator, Paul Breeden, is working hard to put together lots of fun and interesting rides and events. He needs your input to make our riding season successful, so if you have an idea for a ride to your favorite place, or a dinner or lunch ride, or maybe to your favorite museum(s) or restaurant(s), let him know. For members who take pictures at our various rides and events, please remember to send those pictures to Shane and to Cathy. Shane will be working on putting together our slide show for our holiday party and Cathy needs those pictures to include in our newsletter! So folks, mark your calendar with our Upcoming March Activities! Your support is needed to make our riding events successful and FUN! Last but certainly not least, mark your calendar for the Save the Dates events. Looking forward to seeing y all at our upcoming events! In Memory.. Unfortunately our chapter received some sad news at the beginning of February. Mr. Bill Hartman, one of our long-time chapter members, passed away on 2 Feb. Bill had a series of strokes a number of years ago, but Linda learned to ride a trike and they remained active members of the chapter until just recently. Bill s family held a memorial at the St. Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill, PA, on 11 Feb for him with relatives and friends, and a large number of our chapter members also attended. Please keep Linda (Bill s wife) and family in your thoughts and prayers. We will certainly miss his sense of humor and his beautiful smile.

3 Greetings from our Assistant Chapter Director Kevin Paul This month for our Fire House Challenge we went on a ride to Robert Fulton Fire House for their breakfast fundraiser. Then we went to the Refton, PA Fire House for their fundraiser. We also had a good turn out and ride to MD-I gathering on Feb 5. Then on Feb 12 we split up again and went to MD-C and PA-V gatherings. A few of our members went to the Mariner Health Care Center in Bel Air to serve the folks there a Valentine dinner. This is an annual event that Fran coordinates each year and the people there just love it. On Feb 18 we had our Spaghetti Bingo dinner. We had a good turn out and had lots of fun. Here are a few photos of some of the winners. More photos later in the newsletter.

4 Greetings from our Rider Educator Rodney Malone Greetings All! What a fast and mild winter we are having. It has been good for those who love to ride all year long. I wanted to share with everyone an article I came across online while I was visiting the motorcyclebasics.com web site. Please review the following article on Group Riding ( Riding a motorcycle is a great deal of fun, but it is a lot more fun when you have a few friends to ride with. Riding in a group does however have its own set of challenges. The first is communication. Anyone who has ridden in a group knows that it is difficult to talk to other riders while you are riding, unless everyone has an Intercom system. Although an intercom system is probably the best form of on bike communication, not every rider has one (due to affordability or practicality issues). Therefore, it is important that the riders in a group have a set of basic hand signals so that they can communicate effectively while they are on the road (see your gold book for hand signals guide). Each group should have at least a basic set of signals that can easily convey issues ranging from the need to stop (gas, restroom/rest break, and bike problems) to warnings (debris/road hazards, and direction changes). Another problem while riding in a relatively large group (approximately 6 or more riders) is keeping the group together. Things such stop lights/stop signs and other vehicles on the road tend to create chaos for the cohesive nature of a group. There will be instances when a group may be broken up into smaller groups: Only a portion of the group makes it through a light before it changes Turning at an intersection allows other vehicles to divide the group Not all riders can pass a vehicle(s) safely Mechanical problem/ rider falls at the middle or near the back of the group What can the Leader(s) of the group do to keep this from happening? There are a few things that the riders can do to keep their group together as well as make their ride safer. As the lead rider approaches a light that is about to change, he/she has a few options: If there is enough space & time and it is safe to do so, slowdown and let the light change before the group arrives Pull over after passing the light or slow down so that the rest of the group can catch up without having to do excessive speeds When passing slower traffic: Do not pass until there is enough room for all riders to pass (if the group is relatively small) After passing a vehicle, make enough room for the riders behind you. You don t want to stand another rider in no man s land (the wrong side of the yellow line) with oncoming traffic The most important thing that a group can do to make their ride more enjoyable and safer is to be organized. The entire group should know the destination of the ride, as well as the route being taken. There should also be designated rest stop as well as meeting spots in case the group does get separated. What this does is take pressure off riders who are separated from the rest of the group. Riders will be less inclined to ride over their heads in an effort to try and catch up/ keep up with the group, if they know that everyone will be waiting for them at a certain gas station, restaurant, etc., up the road. This is particularly true of newer riders, who might be uncomfortable with the pace set by more experienced riders in the group. Cell phones are also a good idea in case of an emergency the rest of the group can be contacted and kept apprised of the situation. Ride Prepared, Be Safe, and Have Fun

5 Upcoming March Activities 4 Mar (Sat) Two events Nagel s Frozen Chosen Ride: Meet at McDonald s at 802 Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, MD, fueled and ready to ride. KSU at 1030 sharp. POC for this ride is Chris Nagel. The ride will be approximately 1.5 hr ride. Lunch will follow at Neal and Carol Reynolds, 631 New Bridge Road, Rising Sun, MD. For those members who plan to arrive in cars, please be at Neal and Carol s by noon. Signed up are Chris & Marge, Sue & Bill, Kevin, Barbie, Ruth & Rodney?, Alice & Pete & Shyanne, Sue & Wendy?, Paul, Wally, Jim, and Judy & Shane. If anyone else is planning to go, please let Neal & Carol know so they know how many to plan for. MD-B Medic First Aid Class: POC Ken Trass, MD-B. This is for initial and renewal and has limited attendance. Not sure if he still has openings. There is a $30 fee. Note: I m going to try to schedule a Medic First Aid Class for our Chapter within the next couple months, depending on Julie A Hearn s schedule. 8 Mar (Wed) MD-H Ice Cream Kick-Off: 7pm, Dairy Queen, 8650 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD. Signed up are Kevin, Sue & Bill? Barbie, Chris & Marge, Sue & Wendy, Paul & Carol, and Judy & Shane. 12 Mar (Sun) Two events: MD-C Chapter Visitation: Address: Golden Corral, 6701 Chesapeake Center Dr., Glen Burnie, MD. Ride details TBD. Signed up are Cathy, Chris & Marge, and Judy & Shane. MD District Duckpin Bowl-a-Thon: Note: this is a pre-register event for bowling and registration and payment has been sent for Barbie, Frannie, Cathy, Betty (Wendy s sister-in-law), and Bill & Suzie. For those planning to attend but not bowling there is no fee and attendance registration is not required. Address: Glen Burnie Bowling Center, 6322 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD. 22 Mar (Wed) MD-H Staff Meeting: 7pm, Patishnock s home. 25 Mar (Sat) Two events MD District Staff Meeting: 10am-2pm. Address: Adams Ribs Restaurant, 921 Chesapeake Ave., Annapolis, MD. Meet at the restaurant; this is not a led ride. Signed up are Sue & Wendy, Cathy & Steve, and Judy & Shane. STAFF give some thought about attending and let me know by 10 Mar (Friday) if you plan to attend. New White Swan Restaurant: Note: the New White Swan Restaurant lunch ride will be rescheduled due to the late notice of the MD District Staff Meeting. Address Edgemere, MD. 26 Mar (Sun) MD-H Gathering: Aberdeen Golden Corral, eat at 8am; meet at 9am; 706 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 30 Mar (Thu) MD-H Cherry Blossom Cruise: This is a bus trip from Harford Community College (HCC) to Washington, DC, to board the Odyssey glass-enclosed boat for lunch and a tour on the Potomac River to see the cherry blossoms and the national monuments. Bus leaves HCC at 9am. Cathy Kelley is the POC for this trip. Attending are Fran & Mike, Rick & Cathy, and Steve & Cathy.

6 Save the Dates 1 Apr (Sat) MD-I Ride to Maryland Chicken Wing Festival: 2017 Maryland Chicken Wing Festival, Anne Arundel Fairgrounds. 11AM 7PM. MD-I will provide ride meeting point information as the date gets closer. See flyer on our website. 8 Apr (Sat) Two events: MD-I Chapter Visitation: Address Temple Hills Elk Lodge, 7350 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD. Ride details TBD. Signed up are Sue & Wendy, Mike & Fran, Chris & Marge, and Judy & Shane. MD-I Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: Breakfast served 9-10:30am. Pre-register fee $10 and due by 24 Mar; $15 at the door. Menu: all you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee/tea/juice/water. 50/50, marble game, & door prizes. See flyer on our website. 12 Apr (Wed) MD-H Ice Cream Social: 7pm, Jarrettsville Creamery, 1747 Jarrettsville Road, Jarrettsville, MD. 15 Apr (Sat) MD-H Gap Fire Hall Ham & Oyster Ride: Address 802 Pequea Ave., Gap, PA. Ride details TBD. Signed up are Sue & Wendy, Jim, Mike & Fran, Cathy & Steve, Chris & Marge, Alice & Pete, and Judy & Shane. 19 Apr (Wed) MD-H Staff Meeting: 7pm, Patishnock s home. 23 Apr (Sun) MD-H Gathering: Aberdeen Golden Corral, eat at 8am; meet at 9am; 706 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen, MD. 29 Apr (Sat) MD-H Bike Blessing: 11am, at St. Patrick s Church, 615 Congress Ave., Havre de Grace, MD. Lunch for chapter members will follow the blessing; details TBD. Signed up are Neal, Kevin?, Mike, Cathy & Steve (t-bird), Chris & Marge, and Judy & Shane. 6 May (Sat) Two events: MD-B Chapter Visitation: Address Temple Hill Elk Lodge, 7350 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD. Ride details TBD. See flyer on our website. MD-B Fun Day: Bike & people games, Motorcycle Rodeo! Registration is $17 due NLT 15 April Address Temple Hill Elk Lodge, 7350 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD. See flyer on our website. 7 May (Sun) MD-B 18 th Annual Bike Blessing of the Bikes: Worship service at 10am. Address: Queen s Chapel United Methodist Church, 7410 Old Muirkirk, Road, Beltsville, MD. Weather permitting, there will be an afternoon dinner ride to Friendly Farm Restaurant, Foreston Road, Upperco, MD. See flyer on our website. 10 May (Wed) MD-H Ice Cream Social: 7pm, Prigel Family Creamery, 4852 Long Green Road, Glen Arm, MD. 13 May (Sat) Three events: MD-F Chapter Visitation: Details TBD. MD-F Family Fun Day: No flyer as yet. Details TBD. PA-B 25 th Spring Fling: Lancaster Central Park, Pavilion #22, Kiwanis Drive, Lancaster, PA. Registration begins at 9am. See flyer on our website May (Thu Sat) PA District Fun at the Movies Rally: Address Ramada Conference & Golf Hotel, 1450 South Atherton Str., State College, PA. Note: Registrations must be received by 31 May See flyer on our website. Stay tuned for more s as details come available for our upcoming events. Looking forward to seeing y all at these events!!

7 Don t forget somewhere in this newsletter, you will find hidden someone s GWRRA member number. If it is yours, tell Fran at the next gathering and you will win a $10 Golden Corral Gift Card! Winner must attend the meeting to collect their gift card. Ads in our Newsletter if you have a business or someone you know has one, they can place an ad in our newsletter for a nominal fee. Business Card: $15/6 mo; $25/yr Half Page: $30/yr Full Page: $100/yr WINNERS, BIRTHDAYS, & ANNIVERSARIES February Gathering Winners! Progressive - Pete Surette Shirt/Vest Pete Surette Newsletter number none 50/50 #1 Harry Martin 50/50 #2 - Marge Nagel 50/50 #3 Jesse from ABATE First Aid Kit Wendy Mack March Birthdays Suzie Jacobs Sandra Morris You must attend the monthly meeting to receive your birthday gift of a $10 Golden Corral Gift Card! March Anniversaries Glenda & Johnnie Milford

8 Spaghetti Dinner Bingo Feb 18 Ken Trass & Bruce Hill present Judy the Chapter of the Year plaque and member medallions. Chris & Marge sell Bingo packets Family of Chapter H members playing Bingo.

9 Auction Time! Shelley Greene won the quilt Cathy made Rodney sold the raffle tickets! People ate Spaghetti and they played Bingo

10 Chief Cook And Pot Washer Time to mop the floor after another successful fundraiser. Thanks to all who helped. Judy and Shane get a well deserved break.

11 Bill Hartman s funeral service Feb 11 Visit to PA-V with CD, Woody Woodfill

12 Chapter Gatherings MD District and Neighboring Region B State/Chap Date/Time Meeting Address POCs Telephone # MD-B 3rd Sat 8am/9am Golden Corral 1001 Shoppers Way Largo, MD Charley & Shirley Dorsey shydee@comcast.net MD-C MD-F MD-H MD-I MD-J MD-L PA-A PA-B PA-C PA-F PA-V PA-W DE-A DE-B nd Sun 8am/9am 2 nd Sat 8am/9am 4 th Sun 8am/9am 1 st Sun 9am 3 rd Sun 8am/8:30am 2 nd Sun 8:30am/9am 3 rd Sun 8am/9am 4 th Sat 9am/10am 3 rd Sat 1:30pm/2:30pm 2nd Wed 6pm/7pm 2 nd Sun 8am/9:30am 4 th Sat 9am 4 th Sat 8:30am 1 st Sat 8am Golden Corral 6701 Chesapeake Center Dr. Glen Burnie, MD Golden Corral Valley Mall Road Hagerstown, MD Golden Corral 706 S. Philadelphia Blvd. Aberdeen, MD The Riverview Restaurant at Wicomico Shores Golf Course, Aviation Yacht Club Rd Mechanicsville, MD Bob Evans 3408 NW Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD Denny s Restaurant 8493 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD Lions Share Diner 812 N Pottstown Pike(rt100) Exton, PA Apple Tree Family Restaurant 100 South Centerville Road Lancaster, PA Bonanza Restaurant 850 Chambersburg Mall Chambersburg, PA Sunset West Restaurant 521 E. College Ave. Pleasant Gap, PA Cross Keys Motor Inn & Convention Center 6110 York Road, New Oxford, PA (Corner of Rte 30/94) Kelly s Scenic View Restaurant 504 E. Main St. Everett, PA. Route 40 Diner 1705 Pulaski Hwy, White Clay Shopping Center Bear, DE Pizza King 300 W. Stein Hwy Seaford, DE Tom Prentice tomp913@verizon.net Jeff & Jeannie Kaufmann Judy & Shane Patishnock Roger & Rose Tenbrink J_kauffman@myactv.net (J) Winglady08@hotmail.com (S) Feelfree14@hotmail.com rtwanderer1@yahoo.com Terry Gardner A90098@verizon.net Jeff McCarter mccarter@4-shore.net Ben & Pat Robinson Wayne & Kim Ferland robinsonb@comcast.net wftigger@gmail.com Dan Campbell joeevoc@hotmail.com Daniel Walker drwalkergwrra@comcast.net Woody & Jo Woodfill Chris & Christie Hull luvdogz@embarqmail.com chrishull@embarqmail.com Winston Griffith gwrradea@gmail.com Ken & Lois Ingram Ken.lois@mchsi.com