MARYLAND RETREADS Ron & Sharon Richards, Reps. Allen & Donna Droneburg Asst. Reps 618 East Main Street 7904 River Run Ct. Thurmont, MD 21788 Frederick, MD 21701 sharonrichards1959@gmail.com pad5692@gmail.com & 301-271-5031 droneburg@aol.com 240-409-6589 Volume 19 Issue 12 December 2018 November s breakfast started out sunny but cold, but that didn t stop some of the Retreads from riding, we had 8 bikes in the parking lot. We had a total of 35 members and guest for breakfast, sharing conversation s, laughter and of course lots of hugs. What a great way to start your Sunday morning. Thanks to those who came and joined us for breakfast. A few bikes took off for a ride after the meeting. Remember, December is a luncheon we do not have breakfast at Mountain Gate. Luncheon will start at Noon, the price is $16.79 per person. If you would like to donate door prizes, we would appreciate it. Congratulations go to Sharon G. for winning the door prize and to Lynn S. and Patti W. for winning the 50/50 Ice Cream Trail The winner s of the Ice Cream Trail was Hal & Dottie. Congratulations to them both. And thanks to Augie and Lynn for handling the paperwork. We haven t come up with a contest for next year, if anyone has any suggestions please let us know. Dinner Out Our Dinner out for November was the planning meeting, held at our house. We had about 20 people in attendance. Ideas for ice cream, dinner outs, and activities were discussed. There was only one suggestion for an overnight at this time, and that was to go back to Flight 93 to see the Tower of Voices completed with all the chimes in place. If you have a suggestion let us know. We have some suggestions for rides as well: Doug G. suggested a tour of a place that makes Wooden Spoke Wheels. Gravity Hill Burkettsville or Bedford PA Brighten Damn to see Azelias Waterford Cooter s Some of the rides may end up being on a Saturday because of the length of the ride. Activities suggested: Bowling and dinner at Mission BBQ Picnic Ride to Pen Mar on a Saturday We will definitely discuss more after the first of the year, so if you have any suggestions please bring them to the January meeting. Dinner Outs suggested: Buttersburg Parlor House Dunlaps Kings (Falling Waters) Brothers Pizza Hong Kong Restaurant Dutch Country Smokey Bones Round the Clock Diner Gettysburg Family Restaurant Fratelli s in Hampstead Ice Cream Socials suggested: Nutter s Brewsters in Hagerstown Mr. G s Little Red Barn Broom s Bloom Dairy (and to see Sunflowers) Dairy Queen in Gettysburg Mikies on Rt. 11 Tropical Treats in Hanover Trickling Springs Hoffmans Antietam Dairy Ron & Sharon
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 2 As I said these are suggestions, so if you would like to add anything to the suggestion list please do. We would like to announce also that Augie & Lynn will continue to arrange the Ice Cream Socials, and we thank them very much for doing this, it s a tremendous help to us. Also we would like to announce that Allen will continue to do the ride coordinating, so if you would like to plan a ride, see Allen and give him a estimated time and distance that the ride will be so we can put it in the newsletter, to let folks know, so they can decide if it fits into their schedule. And if there are stopping points, and a snack or meal included in the ride. Again thank you Allen for doing this, it s a big help to us. Member & Friend News Joe, Jeff & Patsy, Dottie s sister Peg, Nelson Beall, Donna D., Buddy, Betty, and Bonnie Cramer. For Sale 2001 Gold Wing, triked by Motor Trike. Illusion red, 120,000 miles, very good condition, many extras and garage kept. Asking $10,500. Phone Leroy at 717-334-7856. December Birthday s December 2 - Lynn Schenkelberg December 12 - Dawn Small December 15 - Robert Koch December 22 - George Albaugh December 22 - Sharon Richards December 23 - Louie Small December 23 - Leroy Bowers Reminder 2019 Retread Rallies Future International & other rallies being planned. Flyers will be available as we receive them. May 16-19 Eastern PA Rally, Bird in Hand Pennsylvania. Early Registration May 15. July 15-17 Western PA Rally, Erie PA The Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center now has a block of rooms reserved. The room rate is $65.00. The rooms have two queen beds or a king bed. Check-in is Sunday, July 14th and checkout is Thursday, July 18th. The hotel phone number is 814-864-4911 If you have any questions, e-mail me at Boleratz@hotmail.com or call 814-796-6664. July 29 - Aug. 1 International Rally, Spearfish South Dakota. 2020 Retread Rallies June 15-18 2020 International Rally Johnson City, TN Mark Your Calendars 1 st Sunday of each month breakfast (except December) 9am, Mountain Gate Restaurant, off Rt 15 just South of Thurmont, MD. Monthly after breakfast group rides are planned. If inclement weather, ride will be postponed until later in the year. If you have a ride you would like to lead or a suggestion for a ride, please let us know. December 2nd - Christmas Lunch 12pm. At Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont. 2019 January 6th 9am - Breakfast at Mountain Gate. Don t forget to send in your membership renewals in before the end of the year. If we do not have your renewal, you will not be receiving your January newsletter.
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 3 Ron and I would like to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas. And during this Christmas season, please keep those who have lost loved ones, have medical conditions, or maybe just need to be kept in your thoughts and prayers. This time of year may be difficult for some people, but keeping them in your heart may help them get through tough times. We are blessed to have each and everyone of you in our lives. Thanks for being the Retread Family that you are. God Bless each and everyone of you. Merry Christmas
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 4 Eastern Pennsylvania Retreads Christmas Breakfast 2018 Hershey Farm Restaurant 240 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks PA Rt 896 1 mile south of Rt 30. Sunday December 9 th Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet at 9:00 Register by Dec 2 nd Make checks payable to Eastern Pa Retreads Send Checks to: Nancy Lingenfelter 215 Monocacy Creek Road Birdsboro, Pa 19508 Cut here Christmas Breakfast Name(s) Phone Address email Number attending X $12.00 =
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 5 Maryland Retreads Application/Renewal Form Retreads Motorcycle Club International, Inc. AMA Charter 3233 Visit us at www.mdretreads.weebly.com to learn about our group. Please type or print clearly Date Applicant Co-Applicant Renewal New Member Sponsored By If renewing you may skip any further entries that have not changed. Be sure to sign below. Address City State Zip Phone County E-mail address Important: MUST BE SIGNED BY APPLICANT AND CO-APPLICANT, if any. By voluntarily applying for membership, I understand that the Retreads cannot assume responsibility for any aspect of my safety. I understand the sport of motorcycle riding has an inherent safety hazard. I also understand that my participation in any Retread activity is strictly voluntary and further, I release and hold harmless the Retreads from any loss to my person or property. Applicant sign: Co-Applicant sign: Applicant s Birthday / / Co-Applicant s Birthday / / AMA number(s) if members Co-Rider Year joined the Retread organization (if known) Co-Rider May E-mail and/or telephone number be given to other Maryland Retread Members? Yes No May your name and photo appear on website? Yes No How would you prefer to receive your newsletter? US Mail Email Occupation Co-Rider Occupation Make of Motorcycle: Model: Year: Second Motorcycle(s): Model: Year: Other MC affiliations A donation of $15 for single membership or $20 for a couple s members is requested. Please make check payable to: Retreads M/C Amount enclosed $ Please return application to Ron & Sharon Richards, 618 East Main Street, Thurmont MD 21788
MARYLAND RETREAD MOTORCYCLE CLUB Ron & Sharon Richards Maryland State Representatives 618 East Main Street Thurmont, MD 21788