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1 Oregon Trail News April 2018 Chartered in May of 1987 IMPORTANT NOTICE!! IMPORTANT NOTICE!! Our Chapter Gathering will be at THE BOMBER RESTAURANT SE McLoughlin Blvd Milwaukie OR Breakfast will be at 8:00am with the Gathering starting around 9:00am. Our website location is: We are on Facebook at:

2 Chapter Director Chatter OMGosh! Where does the time go? I would like to Congratulate Toby Weiss and James Andrewes on completing the ARC taken in April. I heard that you both had some good take aways. Great job guys. If you were not at our April Dinner Social, you missed a great place to eat. Thank you Art for the recommendation. Great food, Good prices, and Great Fun!! By the time you read this newsletter, Congratulations also go out to Fred Borke and Art Ashby for successfully passing the TRC class from this past weekend. So set your Calendars now for this month. We have some good things planned. May 12th is our Chapter Gathering at the Bomber Restaurant. 8AM EAT and 9AM is Gathering. Don t forget to wear your Chapter colors. It could still win you $$$$$. Have your gas tanks filled as Mark Brooks has a wonderful ride planned for us all. We have a Surprise for Chapter I members that go on the ride. You can come by 4 wheels, 3 wheels or 2 wheels. Just come out on the ride and get your Surprise. Dinner Social: We know you love food, especially good food. Our next dinner social is On May 17, 2018 at THE CRACKER BARREL SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, OR 6:30 PM May 25-28th is GWRRA Chapter WA-L Spring Fling, so far there is 4 of us going. If you need a hotel room at a VERY GREAT rate, call me. Mark your calendars for June 2, 2018 as we are going to go visit our sister Chapter X in Vancouver, WA. After, we can go visit our newest sponsor, Matt Reynolds from Pro Caliber just around the corner. If you haven t seen this place, you are missing out. Let s say Thank you for the door prizes he has given us. In closing, you will see Dawna and Bob Hitch final newsletter article. They have had some life changes recently and with that being said have stepped down as Assistant Chapter Director (Dawna) and Ride Coordinator (Bob). I would like to personally say Thank you to them both for helping build the chapter. Even though they were in position for a short period of time, I appreciate all your help and all you did for Chapter I. We wish you well and look forward to seeing you when you can attend. Again, Thank You both. I m looking forward to seeing you soon. Ride Safe- Drive Safe and Love Life..because you can =) Bijou and Mike White GWRRA-OR-I Chapter Director

3 FROM THE DESK OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND RIDE COORDINATOR: With each new year there are seasons in which you can see the changes outside, in your personal life and work life has been rather full of changes in our household so far. Both Bob and myself have had job changes within the last 3 months which requires some weekends and evenings. We are starting a new chapter in our life. With the new jobs come change like the seasons. Bob and I will be stepping down from our positions with Chapter I as your Ride Coordinator and Assistant Chapter Director effective immediately. Please help Bijou as she looks for replacements for our positions. We will still continue being Rider Education instructors in Oregon. We will be participating with the chapter when we can and wish that you give Bijou your support in her term as Chapter Director. She has many great ideas to have fun but it takes more than a handful of people to accomplish that. It takes all of you working together to have fun. We hope to see you when we are able to visit or perhaps on a ride. Keep the shiny side up! Bob and Dawna Hitch

4 FROM THE RIDER EDUCATOR Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Joshua Smith and I am your new Rider Educator. I have a beautiful wife and 6 wonderful children. I received my first motorcycle from my dad when I was 11 years old. It was a Honda XL80. I have enjoyed motorcycling ever since. In 2016 I discovered long-distance riding. This lead me to the ultimate long-distance luxury touring machine. I purchased my 2010 GL1800 in August of In these few months I have accumulated about 20,000 miles. I put 9,000 miles on a recent two-week trip. This trip involved me riding from Portland, OR to Meridian, Mississippi to meet with my dad and 2 uncles. From Mississippi we rode to Orlando, Key West and Deals Gap for a rainy ride on the Tail of the Dragon. I really enjoyed the sunset in New Mexico. The setting sunlight made the hills glow an amazing red. We really can enjoy some amazing places on a Gold Wing. After having what is now my favorite fish tacos at El Bruno s Restauranté I rode to the national forest to camp for the night. I was turning off pavement so I stopped to check it out. My first thought was to get off the bike and walk the route I wanted to go, but it was getting late, so I looked from the bike and saw packed gravel. I started down the forest service road and it quickly turned to rutted packed sand. I turned a corner and it then turned to deep sand. I caught the Gold Wing before it fell, but I could not lift it back. I made the decision to let the bike fall in the sand. I have to say, I have picked my bike up before, but on a hard surface. It is not easy to pick up a heavy bike in the sand. I tried until I was exhausted then set up my tent next to the bike. About the time I was going to get in the tent, Miles pulled up in his F-150 and helped me. Miles works on cell towers. I am thankful he arrived to helped me. The GL1800 is a heavy bike. It was designed to be picked up, but if the conditions are not right it is very difficult and should be done with at least two people. I hope to have my video completed of the ride through the keys. The emerald green water speckled with islands was a beautiful sight. No better way to experience 7 mile bridge than on a motorcycle. Key West is an amazing place, but not the best place for large motorcycles. There were scooters everywhere and it may be the best way to get around. We settled for walking. There are so many things to see that a scooter would pass too quickly. I m a Jimmy Buffet fan and had to have a drink at Capt. Tony s. We also stopped at Sloppy Joes, Bistro 245 (Mallory Square), Hogs Breath, and Margaritaville Café. We slayed the dragon at Tail of the Dragon. Well, actually, we more tiptoed past it. The day we had to ride it was very wet. The night before our ride we had an interesting dinner time at a nearby lodge. The food was good, but they seated us far from the other customers. It could have been that they thought we were rough bikers, or it could have been we had been on the road for six days. There are a lot more stories from that 2 weeks and 9,000 miles. I hope I have fanned your spark to ride and have your own adventures. We only have so many trips around the sun let s make the most of them.

5 Some FUN things to know that could win you cash or prizes! Chapter I members, wear your Chapter colors and vest to our Chapter gathering and if your name is drawn from the bag and you win $$CASH$$$. Chapter colors consist of any of the embroidered shirts that has our Chapter I logo on them. The grey, burgundy or the current green is honored for the drawing. Bring to the gathering a minimum of 5 any cans, bottles that have a deposit on them and trade them for a drawing ticket at the Chapter gathering and you could win a nice prize. *************************************************************************************** Dianna and Fred Borke, Don Winterfield, Mark Brooks, Bijou and Mike attended the April Dinner Social at the Corner Saloon. This was Art s pick but he was a little under the weather so he didn t attend. Most everybody had sandwiches, which looked great and those folks said they were really good. Bijou and I had steaks and they were cooked perfectly. Who would have thought a bar and grill would have a really good steak. Service was good; got served by numerous servers. They didn t make any mistake. Took a little time but with all the great conversations going on, we didn t care. Bijou and I will be back again. *************************************************************************************** TELL YOUR RIDE When I ask you, What was your favorite ride? The first ride that pops into your mind is what I want you to share with the world. So many roads out there just calling to be shared with others. If you can put into writing the names of the town, road names, attractions, best time of year to ride, duration, suggestions to make the ride better, highlights, and as much information you can give, we will be able to create a collection to pick from for all future rides. The information will be gathered and entered into a database to share with all those interested in riding more and enjoying the great outdoors that is here in the Pacific Northwest. Please submit this information in a way that is easiest for you. the chapter to any of the contacts listed on our website. Facebook for all that prefer is available. We will compile what we gather and get busy on riding these rides. The more we have the better. So, please take a minute to jot down the above information and just get a note to us so we can get busy building this project. Thanks in advance. Mark Brooks HELP WANTED Looking for fun and friendly male or female to help grow our Chapter. Experience not necessary. Pay is excellent!! Benefits are riding your motorcycle, helping the Chapter. Do you have 1 hour a week spare to help? Contact Bijou if interested.

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7 BIJOU WHITE CHAPTER DIRECTOR HELP NEEDED ASST CHAPTER DIRECTOR MARK BROOKS RIDE COORDINATOR DIANA BORKE TREASURER KATHY MASHEK MEMBERSHIP & SOCIAL COORDINATOR MARK BROOKS DIRECTOR OF 1ST IMPRESSIONS MIKE WHITE NEWSLETTER EDITOR GREG DAWSON WEBMASTER DOROTHY WINTERFIELD DIRECTOR OF HAPPINESS & CARING The TEAM is always open to new ideas. We can always find some way for you to help strengthen the TEAM. May Membership Anniversary 1 year David Schrock May years Michael & Doreen Simpson May years Fred Blessing May years Ronald Long May years Fred Johnson May years Thomas Kroen May years Greg Dawson May 1998 May Birthdays May 29 John Costello

8 MONTH DATE EVENT LOCATION CITY MAY 3RD TEAM MEETING - 6-8PM MARK BROOKS HOME TIGARD 5TH CHAPTER G- RIGHT TURN RIDE SALEM 6TH OR DISTRICT TRC TRAINING STAYTON FIRE DEPT/POWER YAMAHA STAYTON 12TH CHAPTER I GATHERING 8AM BOMBER RESTAURANT MILWAUKIE 12TH ROSE CITY OR-500 PORTLAND 19TH CHAPTER G GATHERING 8AM LAKESIDE VILLAGE RV PARK SALEM 26TH OR H GATHERING 9AM PHEASANT CAFÉ HERMISTON 25TH- 28TH WA-L SPRINGFLING BENTON CO FAIRGROUNDS KENNEWICK, WA 28TH MEMORIAL DAY 31ST TEAM MEETING--6-8PM BOMBER RESTAURANT MILWAUKIE

9 Oregon District Chapter Gatherings Time to Ride For Friends, Fun & FOOD!! Chapter G Salem 3rd Saturday at 8:00 A.M. Lakeside Village Comm. Center 3110 Turner Rd. SE. Salem. Chapter I Oregon City 2nd Saturday at 8:00 A.M. THE BOMBER RESTAURANT SE McLoughlin Blvd Milwaukie OR Chapter H Hermiston 4th Saturday at 9:00 A.M. Pheasant Cafe 149 East Main St. Hermiston Oregon District GWRRA

10 Like GOOD NeiGhbOrs, the GOLDwiNGs are coming OREGON DISTRICT RALLY JUNE 7, 8, 9, 2018 Oregon Christian Convention Tabernacle 5605 Jubilee Dr. Turner, Oregon Please bring a Teddy Bear and Can of food for community drive. OPENING CEREMONY FRIDAY JUNE 8, 10:00 a.m. Pre-Registration Post May1, 2018 Post Mark after May 1, 2018 Life Member $15.00 X = Life Member $20.00 X = Member $20.00 X = Member $25.00 X = Non-Member $25.00 X = Non-Member $30.00 X = Meals-4 Meals Friday Breakfast and Dinner, Saturday Breakfast and Dinner for $20.00 X = ($20.00 per person plus bring 1 Large can of stew for Hobo Night) Grand Prize Tickets ( $100.00) $1.00 ea X = Pre-Registration 50/50 Tickets $1.00 ea X = Camping RV per night $25.00 X = Cabins Sleeping per night (first 9) $25.00 X = Grand Total $ Make check payable to GWRRA Oregon District. Mail to Angie Allen, 1004 Randal Way, Independence, OR Any questions please call Mary Hunter (Oregon District Director) Agreement: I/We the undersigned agree to comply with the rules governing this event. I/We hold harmless GWRRA, its officers, representatives, and event sponsors and any property owners for the loss or injury to personal property by any reason by participating in this Rally. I/We have read and understand this form. Rider (signature) Date Co-rider (signature) Date

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12 Happy Halloween July 19, 20, 21, 2018 Chelan County Events Center 5700 Wescott Drive, Cashmere, WA Registration Fees (In US Dollars) Postmarked on or before July 1, 2018 Motels Village Inn, Cashmere: ($89 to $99) GWRRA Member Life Member Non Member $25.00 x = $ $20.00 x = $ $30.00 x = $ Numerous Hotels/Motels in Leavenworth, approximately 13 miles from Fairgrounds Numerous Hotels/Motels in Wenatchee, approximately 12 miles from Fairgrounds GWRRA Member Life Member Non Member Postmarked after July 1, 2018 $30.00 x = $ $25.00 x = $ $35.00 x = $ Grand Prizes $700 & $300 (Must be present to win) Price per ticket $1.00 x = $ Pre-registration 50/50 Drawing (Must be present to win) Price per ticket $1.00 x = $ Friday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter B Skillet Breakfast, fruit, juice, coffee Price per ticket $6.00 x = $ Friday Night Dinner Hosted by Chapter N All you can eat Baked Potato Bar with all the fixins Price per ticket $7.00 x = $ Saturday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter Q Pancakes, Sausage, juice, coffee Price per ticket $6.00 x = $ Saturday Night HARVEST Dinner Includes: Pot Roast with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion & gravy, cole slaw, roll, beverage & dessert; Will have roast chicken for those that wish. Price per ticket (beef) $13.00 x = $ Price per ticket (chicken) $13.00 x = $ Camping, RV s, Tents & Tent Trailers (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Tent & Tent Trailer (No power) Price per night $15.00 x = $ RV, Tent, Tent Trailer (15/30/50 amp, water, sewer) Price per night $20.00 x = $ Total amount enclosed = $ Make check to: GWRRA Washington District Mail to: Mike White GWRRA TREASURER PO BOX 151 Allyn, WA $700 & $300 Grand Prizes! + Lots More!! Friday Night Ice Cream Social Bike Games Trike Games - Bike Show ROAD CAPTAIN S SEMINAR (classroom and road course available) Light Parade Scenic Rides Quarter Bingo Trunk Search Chapter and Individual Competitions Brown Bag Auction Silent Auction Halloween Themed Campsite Competition The Gnomes of Cashmere Walking Tour in Downtown Cashmere Aplets and Cotlets Factory Tours Friday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter B, Friday Dinner Hosted by Chapter N and Saturday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter Q Saturday Dinner Hosted by Washington District Staff For more information contact: Garry Alexander, Washington District Director Phone: (253) gwvt68c@gmail.com Mike White, Washington District Rally Coordinator/Treasurer Phone: (360) mikew@wavecable.com District website: Rider GWRRA# Chapter Co-rider GWRRA# Chapter Street City State/Province Zip Telephone I/we agree to conform and comply with all rules and regulations governing this event and its location and properties. I/we also agree to hold harmless GWRRA, its affiliates, vendors, properties and all participants of this event, for any liabilities due to any injury or loss due to my participation and involvement in the event. Rider Signature Co-Rider Signature

13 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Washington District CREDIT CARD INFORMATION The GWRRA Washington District can accept your credit card for payment. You can print this page and send it in with your Registration (Preferred) or call Mike White at and give him your information verbally. We are using Square Credit Card System and it will show up on your statement as Gold Wing Road Riders Association Washington District. NOTE: WE WILL DESTROY ANY CREDIT CARD INFORMATION AFTER THE CHARGE CLEARS THE BANK Please Check Credit Card Type: VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS AMOUNT TO CHARGE TO CARD $ CHARGE CARD NUMBER Expiration Date Month Year CCV# CVV/CVC/CID is a 3 or 4-digit authentication number located on most credit cards to help reduce fraudulent use of credit cards for card not present transactions (such as Internet Purchases) VISA calls it a Card Verification Value (CVV) MASTERCARD calls it a Card Verification Code (CVC) AMERICAN EXPRESS calls it a Card Identification Number (CID) Name as it appears on your card Billing Zip Code of Credit Card Phone Number ( ) - Cardholder Signature Date