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 8 August 2018 Well we asked for lot s sunshine for the July s breakfast and we certainly got it, along with hot temperatures, but it was a wonderful day. We had a great turnout for breakfast, we had 46 members, 8 CMA guests, and 3 small guests. Randy & Patti brought their granddaughter Addison, Ronnie & I brought Ryleigh and Collin. After breakfast we went outside and had a short meeting. After our meeting Pastor Nick and other members of the CMA were there to give blessing for us and our bikes. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for performing these blessing for us. After the meeting and blessings, 11 bikes lined up to go on a scenic ride through Frederick & Carroll Counties led by Augie & Lynn, it was a very pretty ride and ended up at The Cow Ice Cream Shop in Westminister. Thank you Augie & Lynn for planning and leading this ride. Our next breakfast will be August 5th, after breakfast Dan Shafer will be leading a mystery ride. Welcome!! We would like to welcome 2 new members to the MD Retreads, John & Kim Daugherty. They attended our breakfast and joined the same day! Thanks to Hal & Dottie for spreading the word at the gas station, before our ride to Annie s. Dinner Out Our Dinner Out at the end of June was held at Trickling Springs Creamery in Chambersburg, 8 of us arrived and went in, before we could place our orders the electric went out, no lunch, just ice cream (what a shame) so we had ice cream and as we were coming out to leave Jeff & Patsy arrived. We then decided to go to Sunnyway Diner in Greencastle, for lunch, great food, great service. It was a good day afterall. July s Dinner Out was held on July 14th at May s Avenue in Gettysburg, we had 14 Retreads gather for a very good lunch, and it was also bike week in Gettysburg, we had a table by the window and could watch all the bikes coming and going. Great entertainment. Hobo s Dinner Out July 28th 5 of us rode to Hobo s Restaurant in Hyndman PA. It was a very nice ride, bright blue sky not extremely hot. We arrived at Hobos, had our lunch and then headed to Queen City Creamery in Cumberland. From there we rode through PawPaw West Virginia, and then into Berkely Springs, where we stopped at a Sheetz to take a stretch break and to say our goodbyes. It was a very enjoyable ride. Thanks to those who went. Ice Cream Social Our Ice Cream Social for July was at Dairy Queen in Gettysburg on July 14th, good ice cream, great fellowship, sitting at the picnic tables with a wonderful breeze blowing. Thanks to Louie & Dawn for leading us to Dairy Queen a different way so we wouldn t get stuck in all the traffic. A great afternoon, thanks to Augie & Lynn for planning the ice cream social. Ron & Sharon
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 2 OC Breakfast Ride On Monday July 16 th, Allen led a ride to Ocean City for a late breakfast or early lunch. 5 people, and 4 bikes headed for the beach. Arrived in OC around 10:30, parked at the inlet and walked up the Boardwalk to Brass Balls and had breakfast/ lunch. After seeing a bit of OC, they were on their way to Fenwick Island, where a popcorn stop was requested. After that they rode through Bethany Beach, and Dewey Beach, traveling thru Delaware to Rt. 50. Ran thru some very hard rain on Rt. 100, but after the rain it was an enjoyable ride home. A very enjoyable day. Thanks to Allen for planning and leading this ride. Great Job! Trip to Western PA Rally Submitted by Hal & Dottie We started out on a cloudy Sunday morning for the Western PA Rally. We met up with Craig & Jan in Greencastle. We stopped for breakfast at the Foot of the Mountain Restaurant. Before getting back on the bikes we had to put on our rain suits. We rode in the rain for about an hour. After the rain stopped and we took off the rain suits, we had dry weather the rest of our 300+ mile trip to the Quality Inn Motel in Erie, PA. The Quality Inn was nice and served our purpose well but we missed the nostalgia of the Riverside Inn. The food was delicious from the pizza & wings on Monday to the sliced roast beef & stuffed chicken breast at the banquet. Rally attendance was 102. Retreads traveled from the Mid West to the North East and Canada to attend. There were guided tours everyday or you could do your own thing. We made our annual trip to Great Eastern Cutlery so Hal could purchase a new pocket knife. We also went to the Jamestown Soap Factory so Jan and Dottie could restock their soap supply. Sorry Dan H. they were out of Lick Me All Over. Thursday we made our way back home (no rain suits). It was a fun time and we logged 1,100 miles on our trip. Ice Cream Social Thanks Augie and Lynn for planning these Friday August 31st 7pm Nutter s 100 E. Main Street, Sharpsburg, MD Gail Nolte would like to express her appreciation for all the cards and phone calls after her knee surgery. She said that meant a lot to her. She misses everyone and will be at breakfast in August. And she is doing well. Member & Friend News Gail N. Let s Get Together For Dinner August 11th Saturday 3pm Mountain Shadows Diner 14954 Buchanan Trail E Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 July Birthday s August 13 - Vernon Witmer August 18 - Susie Langenstein August 19 - Pam Moss August 20 - Dan Shafer August 28 - Paul Weaver Breakfast Ride to the Pike in Gettysburg August 19th Sunday Leaving Mountain Gate at 8:30am if anyone is interested and would like to ride as a group. August 25th Saturday 3pm Picnic Committee Meeting, held at Ron & Sharon s house. Anyone that is helping with the picnic is invited to come. September 15th Saturday Noon Maryland Retreads Picnic (this will be the dinner out for the September).
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 3 Maryland Retread Overnight Ride Leave Sept. 29th, return Sept. 30th. Visiting Johnstown National Flood Site and Incline in Johnstown on Sat. Sept. 29th. Lodging at Super 8 Motel in Somerset, PA on Saturday night Sept. 29. Visiting Flight 93 Memorial on Sunday, Sept. 30 on our way home. The last phase of the memorial (The Bell Tower) is to be completed by this September. We have blocked 10 rooms at the Motel under Harold Routzahn. (2 queen beds per room) NON- SMOKING facility. Room price is $65.00 + tax $72.15. Continental breakfast included. Vehicle parking under motel with elevator. Call 1-814-445-3996 to make your reservations at Super 8 in Somerset PA. For Sale 2019 May 16-19 Eastern PA Rally, Bird in Hand Pennsylvania. Early Registration May 15. July 29 - Aug. 1 International Rally, Spearfish South Dakota. ****** 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. August 5th 9am - Breakfast, Dan Shafer will lead a ride after breakfast. Women s Harley Davidson Quality Leather Jacket size M. Harley Davidson Women s Boots size 8. Women s Harley Davidson Rain Suit size M All looks good as new. Please contact Bonnie for prices 240-409-6161. I'm selling my 2008 Honda Goldwing with only 2300 miles on it and lots of extras.kbb says it worth $11,700. Bring me $11,000 and it yours. See Photos Ed Mitchler Chapter F GWRRA since 86 & Retreads XL+ since 80. 540-858-0110. September 2nd 9am - Breakfast, Hal & Dottie will be leading a ride. More info to come. September 29 & 30th, Overnight ride to Johnstown PA., and visiting Flight 93 to see the completed Bell Tower before returning home. October 7th 9am - Breakfast, Ron & Sharon will lead a ride after breakfast. More info to come. November 4th 9am - Breakfast, Jeff & Patsy will lead a ride after breakfast. More info to come. Laughter is the Best Medicine 2018 Retread Rallies Future International & other rallies being planned. Flyers will be available as we receive them. August 16-18 Dodgeville Get Together, Dodgeville. WI. September 11-13 Ontario Provincial Rally September 27-29 Arkansas Dutch Treat Rally Russellville AR
MD Retreads Newsletter Page 4 MARYLAND RETREADS PICNIC Guests are Welcome Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. Cold Drinks & Coffee start at 12:00 P.M. Cost $12.50 per person **MENU** Golden Brown Fried Chicken Pulled Pork Barbecue on Kaiser Rolls Baked Beans Potato Salad and Pasta Salad Deviled Eggs Pickles and Olives Fruit Salad Potato Chips Cup Cakes **LOCATION** Thurmont Community Park Frederick Road Thurmont, MD Rt. 15 / Thurmont, MD Up the street from Mountain Gate Restaurant ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Registration is required Make check payable to Maryland Retreads and mail to: Sharon & Ron Richards 618 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD 21788 301-271-5031 Deadline for Registration: Sept. 1, 2018 No Refunds after Sept. 1, 2018 Count Me/Us In: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone # Email for confirmation of payment:
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 2018 Retreads Events August 16-18, Informal Get-Together Dodgeville. WI. August 26, Western PA Picnic September 8, Eastern PA Picnic, Intercourse Community Park Sept. 11-13 Ontario Provincial Rally September 15, Maryland Retreads Picnic, Thurmont Community Park Sept 27-29, Arkansas Dutch Treat Rally, Russellville AR