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1 December 2017 G W R R A C h a p t e r A Z - R CHAPTER R MONTHLY BREAKFAST! Third Saturday of each month 8:00 AM Our next BREAKFAST December 16, 2017 OLD COUNTRY BUFFET N 7 9 t h AV G l e n d a l e, AZ C h a p t e r D i r e c t o r : B i l l & S u s a n T r a s k e m a i l : chapterazr@gmail.com WELCOME TO R December Newsletter! DIRECTORS CORNER RIDER EDUCATION CHAPTER LIFE PICS ACD STORIES MOTORIST AWARENESS UPCOMING EVENTS AND SO MUCH MORE AZ R & AZ S R riding together in the cover shot this month. What a great way to share the friendships made in GWRRA. I hope this past year was a blessing to you and that this coming year will be even richer in friendships and fellowships. Think about volunteering this coming year. We can always use an article by a member of R. There will still be rides and classes and LOTS of opportunities in stay posted...we will be busy! To submit an article please contact the editor at: chapterrnews@gmail.com

2 CHAPTER DIRECTOR* BILLTRASK ASSISTANT CD* BILL RODGERS ASSISTANT CD* FRANK KNIGHT EDUCATOR* DAVE FOWLER ASSISTANT ED BILL STAHL MEMBERSHIP* KEN & CINDY KELLEY ASSISTANT MEC MIKE & ANGIE WESTENHAVER MOTORIST AWARENESS* CLIFF & CHAR SIMPSON TREASURER* CHRIS MEHLING RIDE COORDINATOR JIM OLIVER RIDE COMMITTEE BEV CAMERON BOB APPLE FRANK KNIGHT NEWSLETTER SUSAN RODGERS WEBSITE ROBERT HOPPER EVENT COORDINATOR KIMI IVEY EVENT COMMITTEE DIANE BOLLER ESTELLA WELLS CHERYL FOWLER CHAPTER STORE KEN &CINDY KELLEY SCRAPBOOK/MASCOT KELLY EZELL/KIMI IVEY R PHOTOGRAPHER SUSAN TRASK GWRRA OFFICER CONTACTS Anita & JR Alkire President GWRRA Andy and Sherry Smith, REGION F Directors, (757) Garry & Kerry Woo, AZ District Directors, gwoo225@comcast.net C H A P T E R R M O N T H L Y B R E A K F A S T T h i r d S a t u r d a y o f e a c h m o n t h 8 : 0 0 A M a t O L D C O U N T R Y B U F F E T N. 7 9 t h A v e. G l e n d a l e, A Z R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 2 DECEMBER 2017

3 Bill & Susan Trask DECEMBER 2017 The Wonderful Year in R We had an amazing year at Chapter AZ-R. I ll start with some statistics: Our average monthly gathering attendance was over 58 people, the best was 90 (November). We had 23 new members this year. We lost 41 old members this year (moved, died, or dropped out). We had 34 chapter rides this year, with an average of 10 bikes per ride. Our monthly dinner averaged 23 people; ice cream average was 14 people. Practice Field Day had an average attendance of 48 bikes; with an average of 10 AZR members there. We held 8 education seminars at our chapter in 2017; average attendance of 22 people. 26 AZR members took a First Aid/CPR class this year (that we know of). 12 AZR members took an Advanced Rider Course this year (that we know of). 3 AZR members became Advanced Rider Course instructors this year. And we still have a month to go..! I am convinced that the many possibilities we offer R members are the reason for our success. When we get together it is not just a meeting, but a friendship and family adventure. It is our camaraderie that makes Chapter R the strongest in Arizona; and a place people like to be. Each member is respected and asked to be part of the family. If you have felt a slight at any of our gatherings, let me know. One of my many jobs is to be sure we are empathetic to each other and make everyone feel a part of the group. We cannot prevent disagreements, but we can lessen the outcome by talking to each other. It has been a year of change for GWRRA, as we have seen dramatic changes come at the Home Office and new directions planned for I admit I was unsure, at first, but have come to see the benefits these changes will make for all our members. If you have questions or ideas of what is happening, talk to me. I want to hear you; and hopefully can give you a positive view of what is happening. For AZR the future looks bright. We have many talented and experienced people in our chapter. I expect even more will be joining us as the next few years pass. This makes us creative, ongoing and interesting to be part of. YOU are the reason we succeed and we hope YOU will take time to enjoy our many components. Thank You At Chapter AZ-R we have a lot of new people and new ideas. I am looking for volunteers who would like to step up and be part of the leadership at AZR. We are always looking for new staff to give some who have sat here forever a break, and to bring fresh ideas into our midst. This is a dynamic organization, so we cannot be stagnant. Let me know if you are interested. I want to talk to you R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 3 DECEMBER 2017

4 Frank Knight, ACD Holiday Season That Most Glorious Time of Year The Holiday Season starts for me personally with Thanksgiving and being able to sit down to a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. A time to get together with family and friends and share the past years experiences both good and bad. I know everyone has times in their life that are very difficult and trying, but just sit back, reflect and give thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us which far outweigh the negative times and we all have family and friends to help us with our trying times so I wish to you a Happy Thanksgiving to your family and friends and do remember we do live in the best country in the world. We have been busy riding with our Holiday Good Times as in, I d Rather Ride Than Shop the Friday after Thanksgiving with our many GWRRA friends and family for a nice breakfast ride to the T & A truck stop and then a fantastic ride through the back roads on Vulture Mine Road to Wickenburg and home. Next came D & D s open house (December 2), another event not to miss in the future with our motorcycle friends. There was coffee and donuts in the morning, lunch served in the afternoon, and raffle prizes to be given away. This is an annual event I never miss. Then in just a few days, (December 16) is our annual chapter Christmas party which is always full of friendship, laughter and good times to be had by all. Great food, friendship and Holiday Spirit to all. Next I want to wish one and all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah as this is a very blessed time of year with peace, kindness and fellowship to our fellow man. May you all have a wonderful time with family and friends and remember and reflect what Christmas and Hanukkah truly mean. I give you this wish from my family to yours which is Love, Peace and Joy. Lastly, I want to wish you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. May the New Year enrich your lives and give you and your family love and togetherness R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 4 DECEMBER 2017

5 Cindy & Ken Kelley WE WELCOME YOU TO GWRRA AZ - R! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Out with the old and in with new. We will be stepping down as Chapter R Membership Enhancement Coordinators beginning January This has been a fast seven, almost eight years, in this position for us. At the same time, we also held this same position at the district and region levels. We have been asked to be Membership Enhancement Coordinators for Arizona District. Now is the time to step up and support Mike and Angie Westenhaver as they take over Chapter R's Membership. We wish them good luck and know they will do well Cindy & Ken DECEMBER Birthdays! Good news Sunshine News bad news family news If you know of anyone needing mention contact Cindy Kelley at cskpurple@hotmail.com Anniversaries Please keep our friends in your thoughts and prayers. 12 JR/Anita Alkire 13 Bob Hopper/Alice Neal 16 Mike/Angie Westenhaver Sheree Dudek, as she is recovering from surgery. Dennis Davis, as he is recovering heath issues. Cindy Stahl is having back issues. Elizabeth Collier is having health issues. Charles Ivey, as he will be having shoulder surgery later this month. Susan Rodgers as she recovers from a 2nd eye surgery. R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 6 Kelly Ezell 7 Cindy Kelley 12 Dave Fowler 13 JR Alkire 21 Gayle Beaudin 21 Susan Bryan 21 Pam Clift 28 Leona Zastron 29 Shirley Stephens Garcia 29 Larry Myers 29 Darren Montello GWRRA Anniversaries Robert Hopper/Alice Neal 1998 Cliff/Char Simpson 2002 Jim/Terri Rosner 2006 Terry/Estella Wells 2013 Jim Wilson, DECEMBER 2017

6 Kelly Ezell GWRRA AZ-R 2017 IOY Cheryl & Dave Fowler GWRRA AZ-R 2017 COY A very special shout-out to all the AZ Chapters that came to R bake sale last month! Thanks to your generousity, R was able to make a large donation to St. Mary s Food Bank this month AND fund our chapter with a tidy sum for R upcoming events! R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 6 DECEMBER 2017

7 Dave and Cheryl Fowler Has it been a year already? What a great year, it s been, but I must confess, it s bittersweet for us. We are not only ending our year as COY, but we are also ending our time as your Chapter Educators. Both experiences have been rewarding, but none more than the Educator role. We will continue to be active in chapter life and look forward to new opportunities in the year ahead. Chapter life is never dull, Chapter/District/Region events, short day rides, overnight rides and longer road trips, monthly breakfast, dinners and ice cream socials. But what made our year, was sharing it with you! The support we have for one another in good times and bad makes me proud to be a Chapter R member. Do we have disagreements, oh you bet we do! After all is said and done, we pull together and find ways to overlook our human flaws and appreciate & care for one another. That s what families do, and we re thankful to be part of the GWRRA family. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 7 DECEMBER 2017

8 Cliff and Char Simpson, Region F MAP Coordinators Motorcyclists are out there. If you expect them, you'll see them! You ve probably heard many times that personal contact is the most effective way to spread the message of motorcycle awareness. Here are four points that you can share. Motorcyclists are most at risk from car drivers turning across their path. When you're behind the wheel of a car, please look twice before you turn left at an intersection or into a driveway. When a motorcycle is in motion, don t think of it as a motorcycle; think of it as a person. Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. Predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks Photo by Gayle Elizabeth R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 8 DECEMBER 2017

9 COY & Chapter Educators Dave & Cheryl Fowler Cold Weather Riding It was bound to happen, finally some cooler weather. It s time to start thinking about riding a motorcycle in the cold weather. I know we live in Phoenix but take it from me; it can get downright cold in the early morning hours. Riding 60MPH in 45 degrees will make it feel like it is in the teens, if not prepared for the wind chill factor it will not take long before Hypothermia sets in. Riding a motorcycle in cold weather comes down to one simple concept: insulation. Since most of us are not very active while riding on a motorcycle, our body isn t doing much to produce heat on its own to counteract the cold. That means we have to do everything we can to insulate the body in order to keep what precious heat that we do have in our body and not letting it just float off in the cold air. Insulation boils down to two things: layers (to slow the rate at which our body loses heat), and wind proofing (to keep the wind from stealing our heat). Let s talk about layers first. Layers are critical for riding a motorcycle in the cold weather. The number of layers you will need is based both on personal preference and the temperature outside. The key is to have enough layers on that you feel comfortable when you are outside and just standing in place before you get on the motorcycle. The bottom layer should be some type of snug fitting thermal or fleece underwear. This will create a warm layer of air between your body and the material. Some types of underwear (like Armor Wear) will wick away the moisture, should you start to sweat. Don t wear so many layers that you lose mobility. If you can t hold your arms at your side because of all your clothing, then maybe you want to invest in some heated clothing. Now let s talk about wind proofing. The biggest issue that you will have when riding a motorcycle in the cold is keeping the wind out. Wind, specifically wind chill, is your worst enemy on a motorcycle in the cold weather. Doing everything you can to stop this enemy is going to go a long way to helping you ride comfortably in the cold. Wind-proofing also takes the most trial and error to perfect. It can take a while before you finally plug all of the air leaks. A leather jacket and chaps or leather pants is by far the most popular choice for keeping out the wind. Also a rain suit over the leather is very effective as well. You will also be surprised how well a newspaper between you and a leather jacket will keep you warm. Wearing a full face helmet with a ski mask or a balaclava underneath will keep your head warm. Most of your heat that is lost is through your head so do the best you can to keep it warm. Now let s keep those hands and feet warm. Start with a good pair of gloves. This may be a trial and error process, as you want a pair that is going to keep your hands warm and still allow good movement to operate the controls of the motorcycle. You will want high efficiency stuff like Thinsulate, not just a lot of fluff. Electric heated gloves and grips can solve this as well. A good pair of over the ankle boots will go a long way to keeping your feet warm and the wind out. Electric socks can also help with keeping the feet warm. Baker wings on the side of the bike also help to deflect the wind off of the hands and feet. Most Goldwing s have vents on the bike to help keep the toes and shins of your legs warm as well. Let us also talk Safety. We have now done things to keep us warm. We have added extra clothing, thicker gloves than what we wear in the summer months, this will make the controls feel different and can be cumbersome to move our arms in the turns. The colder weather can cause mild confusion, sluggish behavior, poor muscle coordination and incoherent behavior. If you are cold and shivering stop riding and get warm. Dave & Cheryl R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 9 DECEMBER 2017

10 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 fully implemented GWRRA Rider Education Program at the Chapter level are increased rider knowledge, increased safety skills, and the prevention of accidents. CHAPTER R MEMBERS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN RIDER EDUCATION : LEVEL IV Master Tour Riders Life & Grand Masters (10+ Years ) Jim Graybeal #3011 Anita Alkire #3650 JR Alkire #3651 Bill Trask #4668 Leslie Donaldson #5402 Chuck Donaldson #5403 Bill Rodgers #5817 Char Simpson #6257 Cliff Simpson #6258 Susan Trask #8144 Senior Masters (5-9 Years) Bev Cameron #7123 Roger Cameron #7124 Frank Knight #8938 Cheryl Fowler #8939 David Fowler #8940 Masters (0-5 Years) Thomas Kilday #6422 Terri Rosner #7121 Jim Rosner #7122 Frank Johnson #7462 Annabelle Penrose #8686 Steve Penrose #8687 Jim Oliver #9075 Cindy Kelley #9173 Ken Kelley #9174 Sheree Dudek #9328 Joe Dudek #9329 Bob Apple #10325 Charles Ivey #10349 Mike Maser #10362 LEVEL III Certified Tour Riders Ben Zeppa Janet Mehling Susan Rodgers Marie Robinson Scott McCracken Edd Cason Juanita Cason Bill Stahl Larry Poole Kimi Ivey Mike Long Stephanie Long LEVEL II Safety by Education Dennis McAllister Elizabeth Collier Bob Hambric Chris Mehling John Staehli Sherri Staehli Keith Riddle Anna Riddle Mark Richards Steve Gillingham Cynthia Gillingham Mike Westenhaver LEVEL I Safety by Commitment Camille Richards Nancy Giebner Lyle Kater Paul & Suzzane Floyd Terry & Estella Wells James Arenhoersterbaeumer Bob & Diane Boller Darren Montello Angie Westenhaver Debby Powers Carol & Ken Harris Bill Jacobsen Improve your riding skills by joining us for Chapter Practice day. Riding with confidence is even more fun! Chapter Practice Days are co-sponsored by Chapters D, R,S and the Arizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team. Commit to safety and ask R Chapter Educator, Dave Fowler, or any Master about R Rider Education Program! R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 10 DECEMBER 2017

11 D&D OPEN HOUSE! Donation to St. Mary s Food Bank! Training to be an ARC instructor. Yogurtini Night! Rather Ride than Shop Ride R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 11 DECEMBER 2017

12 Things are really popping at R chapter. I have been busy sailing pirate ships, baking dozens of treats and getting ready for the holidays! And I m just the mascot! Can you imagine how busy everyone else is? The Christmas party is just around the corner and I ve got appetizers in the oven and a new top hat ready to wear. I m hoping Spirit or one of my other friends shows up to help celebrate. Either way, R can always use YOU as a new volunteer. There are so many ways to help. How about an article for the newsletter? I know you all LOVE your big Goldwings and you take lots of rides. Take me along and then send our editor a short story. What was the best part of the ride? Did you meet any one new? Maybe someone used diesel instead of gas??? Just a short story. Our new MECs will need a hand with ideas and plans and just getting things done. How about a New Year s Resolution to step up and help out? Maybe your gift is leading a ride or planning an overnight trip for us. Check in with R awesome Chapter Directors, Bill & Susan Trask, and I bet there is spot just for you! R Volunteers R AWESOME. Be One in 2018!!! Beep Beep R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 12 DECEMBER 2017

13 1. "Capybaras were once classified by the Catholic Church as 'fish' and may be eaten during Lent." 2. "The ZIP in zip code stands for Zone Improvement Plan." 3. "Elvis never performed a single encore, so when he left, he wasn't coming back. Hence the phrase 'Elvis has left the building.'" 4. "The grandson of the woman who designed Hitler's bunker designed Saddam Hussein's bunker." 5. "Yoda and Miss Piggy were both voiced by the same person." 6. "In 1989, the Soviet Union traded Pepsi Company 17 submarines, a cruiser, a frigate, and a destroyer for Pepsi to be sold in the Soviet Union. This trade made Pepsi the sixthlargest military power in the world at the time." 7. "A penguin is the honorary colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King's Guard. His name is Sir Nils Olav." 8. "The longest English word having only a single vowel is strengths." 9. "Subdermatoglyphic is the longest word in the English language that does not repeat a letter." 10. "Arnold Schwarzenegger was the first civilian to own a Hummer." R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 13 DECEMBER 2017

14 BREAKFAST DATES / PLACES / CONTACTS CHAPT AREA WHEN LOCATION CHAPTER DIRECTOR, , PHONE AZ-A TUCSON 3rd Saturday, 8:15 AM Golden Corral 4380 E 22nd St., Tucson Mike & Susan Hagen mhagen8805@aol.com AZ-C LAKE HAVASU 4th Monday 6:00 PM Schlotzsky s 2144 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu OPEN 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, 9:00 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 Coyote Grill at the San Ignacio Golf Course, 4201 S Camino Sol, Green Valley Linda & Wally Johnson lsjohn@cox.net AZ-K TUCSON 4th Saturday, 8:00 AM Golden Corral 6865 N Thornydale Rd,, Tucson Mike & Nancy Hrigora azknancy@gmail.com AZ-O OATMAN 1st Saturday 8:00 AM Perkins Restaurant 2250 Highway 95 # 26, Bullhead City Greg Brown gregory-brown@sbcglobal.net AZ-P PRESCOTT 4th Saturday, 8:00 AM Golden Corral Frontier Village, Prescott Sandy Gaston, sandybcg@hotmail.com AZ-R PHOENIX West Valley 3rd Saturday 8:00 AM Old Country Buffet N. 79th Ave., Glendale Bill Trask chapterazr@gmail.com AZ-S SCOTTSDALE 1st Saturday, 7:30 AM Deer Valley Airport Deer Valley and 7th Ave., Phoenix John Read, john.read@volgagemanbrit.us AZ-U YUMA 1st Saturday, 8:00 AM Daybreaker Café N. Frontage Road, Yuma Howard Cart, Evelyn Kuida hcart52@roadrunner.com kuidael49@yahoo.com (H) (c) AZ-X CASA GRANDE 4th Saturday 8:00 AM Foxtrot Café Casa Grande Municipal Airport. I10 & N. Pinal Ave., Casa Grande OPEN A special thank you to TURF PARADISE, 1501 W. Bell Rd, for allowing us to hold our Practice Field Day ( PFD ) in their parking lot each month. PFD gives motorcycle riders of all skill levels an opportunity to practice and improve their slowriding maneuvering skills in a no-pressure, safe environment. Drill Team Members are always on site to assist with riding problems or answer any questions you may have. R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 14 DECEMBER 2017

15 Please Note Visit the Website at for all ride and event details, as well as recent updates. All rides/events are subject to change. Coming in 2018: Feb : Winter/Snowbird Seminars and Fun Day in Fountain Hills. A mix of education, information, and fun put on by AZ District. We will be receiving more information soon, but for now, mark your calendar. Among the events are "First Aid/ CPR", a Stu Oltman (Wing World Technical Editor) "How to maintain your Wing" seminar, along with the usual variety of Rider Ed and Life style seminars. A chance to meet other GWRRA folks who spend winters in Arizona. Food, and ice cream are included. Stay tuned..! R CHRISTMAS PARTY IS DECEMBER 16TH!!! Breakfast Ride AZ D Party PFD 8AM AZ R Staff Meeting 8 AM R Breakfast 6PM Christmas Party Jan 1st: AZR New Year's Ride & Brunch. Ride: Meet at 9:00 Four Son's Chevron on Loop 101 and 51st Ave. Ride up to Cave Creek through the Boulders and onto Carefree Hwy to Hwy 74 to Lake Pleasant Pkwy to Loop 303 to Dillon's BBQ at Wildlife Zoo for brunch. Brunch: Indoor seating at Dillon's BBQ (no freezing patio seats!); if you do not go on the ride, meet us there at 11:00 AM. Visit the Website at for all ride details. R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 15 DECEMBER 2017

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17 GWRRA MEMBERS Looking for a get-away to the Mogollon Rim? Only 2 hours from Phoenix and at 7500 elevation. This cabin has room for 8 people and all the facilities you need for time away from the city. Contact Susan Trask at or svirginia12@gmail.com for more information, availability and GWRRA rates*. *Rates vary according to time of year and number of days rented. R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 17 DECEMBER 2017

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19 District Directors Assistant Director-S Assistant Director-N Treasurer ARIZONA DISTRICT STAFF Garry & Kerry Woo Dennis & Debbie Ammons Frank Nemeth Dennis & Karen Long PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! They support us through GWRRA with door prizes, tires, meeting space, etc., so let s support them. Be sure and tell them you are with Chapter R and tell them you saw their ad in R newsletter. Membership Diane Lumpkin Assistant Membership Leadership Training District Educators Connie Jo Richtmyre JD Ladner & Heather Richards Old Country Buffet N. 79th Ave., Glendale Goldwing Road Riders Association Assistant Educator Dave Gormley Motorist Awareness & Assistant Educator Ron and Maddie Carroll MEDIC First Aid Sunshine Person Vendor Coordinator COY/IOY Coordinators Assistant COY/IOY DISTRICT COY DISTRICT IOY Newsletter Editor Webmaster Rich & Joanne Sturgeon Dee Gormley Dan & Donna Humphrey Diane & Lumpy Lumpkin Mark Norris & Patrice Trapp Ron Penner Wayne & Wendy Stark Chuck Ainsworth AD RATES per year: Business Card..$75 1/4 Page..$100 1/2 Page..$200 Full Page $300 Contact Chapter Director at chapterazr@gmail.com for more information Store Gay & David Redline R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 19 DECEMBER 2017

20 Check out Wing World Magazine online: R ARIZONA ROADWAYS 20 DECEMBER 2017