GWRRA OREGON DISTRICT NEWSLETTER MARCH 2017 www.gwrraoregondistrict.com Region I Directors Don & Sharon Weber ponderosads@roadrunner.com Oregon District Directors Shirley & David Ridley 503-680-3070 SRidley48@gmail.com Assistant District Director Terry Huffman Oregon District Treasurer Mary Hunter 541-912-3640 maryhunter101@yahoo.com Rider Educator OPEN POSITION Membership Enhancement Coordinator OPEN POSITION District Couple of the Year OPEN POSITION District Ambassadors Mike & Joy Bean 503-951-2668 mjbean@centurylink.net District Trainer OPEN POSITION Newsletter & Ads Mike Forrest 971-678-5882 darkforrest@comcast.net Webmaster Greg Dawson 503-502-3310 greg@probablecause.com District Legislative Advisers OPEN POSITION Sunshine Person OPEN POSITION _ 3rd. Saturday Mee ng at 8:00AM Lakeside Village 3110 Turner Road S.E. Salem, Oregon 4th. Saturday NEW TIME! Breakfast at 900A Mee ng at 10:00AM Pheasant Restaurant 149 East Main Street Hermiston, Oregon 2nd. Saturday New Mee ng Place! Breakfast at 8:00A Mee ng at 8:30AM Wichita Bar & Grill 19140 Molalla Ave. Oregon City,Oregon http://www.gwrraoregong.com/ http://www.gwrraoregonh.com/ http://www.gwrraoregoni.org/
A WORD ON SAFETY FROM GRAHAM MUNSELL Motorcycle fatalities in Oregon Oregon has been implementing more and more training for those riding motorcycles. The goal is to reduce the annual number of deaths in the community of motorcycle riders. The goals of offering and providing many opportunities has been to continue reducing the unnecessary loss of lives. For example, Team Oregon trains approximately 10,000 riders each year. However, when comparing the number of fatalities in 994 through 2105 indicates something is amiss. The number of fatalities is no longer decreasing. In an effort to look at the issues several are taking a look at the trends in Oregon and nationally, regarding population increases, ridership increases, fatalities increases, average rider age, number of motorcycles registered, number of fatalities among four wheeled vehicle operators and number of riders trained. The number of registered motorcycles (US) in 1994 was 3.7 million. In 2014, there were 8.4 million registered motorcycles. The number of fatalities in the 1990 s were about 2,000 annually. Since 2004, fatalities have risen to 3,800 annually. I gathered this information from David Houff s article in Motorcycle Consumer News, November, 2016. Oregon, 1994, indicate there were 3,119,940 million residing within. There were 22 fatals that year. 2004, Oregon population was 3,582,600 residents and 37 fatals. In 2014, the population was 3,831,710 with 44 fatals. 2015, 4,028 population, 60 fatals. Finally, 2016, population estimate is 4,093,465 but, Oregon preliminary reports indicate 53 fatals. The discussion becomes are we riding beyond our abilities, what other issues affects our ability to be more safe while ridin g? Checkout the link below! http://www.motorcycleinstitute.org/docs/people/pronounced-huff/twopers-flirters.pdf
March 2017 notes from the Oregon Director I can t believe it is March and spring is just around the corner. Happy St. Patrick s Day, may the luck of the leprechaun shine upon you. Oregon s first ride is the Blarney Run hosted by Chapter I, Oregon City. This run is a canned food drive for the local community. Let s see who can bring the most canned foods to the run for bragging rights for the year, its measured by poundage. March 18, see Chapter I website from more informa on. Oregon has been busy with a Frist Aid/CPR class and now has 3 Frist Aid/CPR Instructors. Congratula on to our new instructors, Trent Axen and Mike Robinson from Chapter G and Sandy Neuberger from Chapter I. We will put their contact informa on on the Oregon Director website. Next up, we are working on pu ng together an ARC and TRC classes in April or May meframe. We are having a district mee ng April 2, 2017 at Cousins Restaurant in The Dallas, 11:30am. This is to plan out the District Rally, End of Season campout, and the district s future. Your input is very important to David and I and our district. Please RSPV me by March 20 th if you are a ending. We are having a District Rally in June, it s me to ride or drive our two, three or four wheels and have fun. Hope you can come down and support a small community in Oregon and enjoy a great dinner and riding. We installed a new treasurer in February for Chapter H. Congratula on to Gerald and Linda Davis. We appreciate members stepping up and taking posi ons. This makes our Chapter and District run well, we are looking for an Asst. Oregon Director, District Ride ED, and Membership Enhancement. If you interested, please contact me. THE DISTRICT NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!!! Remember the clock springs forward on March 12, we will be back on daylight saving me Shirley and David Ridley Oregon Distract Director.
Trent s Talk On February 10-12th, we had our Winter Campout at Riverbend Campground in Foster. There were about 20 members who spent the weekend and on Saturday there were 6 more members who showed up for Saturday s activities. There is a lot to look forward to in the month of March. Check out our calendar for a full list of activities. On Saturday the 11th. We are attending the Fireman's Breakfast in Brooks. For those how want to ride over as a group we will meet at Cycle Country with kickstands up at 8:30. Cycle Country is located at 4764 Portland RD NE. Come join us and support these local fire departments. They are often going to be the ones responding if one of us experiences an incident while we are enjoying our rides on all of the back roads that lead us to FUN. On March 18th, right after our Gathering, we will be heading to Chapter I s annual Blarney Ride. This wonderful event combines a great ride, some good food, and a friendly rivalry between Chapters. Who will bring in the most canned goods to be donated to the food bank? Remember to bring in canned goods with the factory labels on them, any cans with out the factory labels will have to be discarded. The winner will be determined by the most weight brought in. If you can not make it or need it transported, bring it in at the gathering and we will make arrangements. This is really a good way to spend a Saturday with Food, Fun & Friends. Chapter G s next major event is the Right Turn Ride on April 29th. We are starting at Cycle Country in Salem, Oregon. We have been in contact with Cycle Country and they are looking forward to having us start the Right Turn Ride from their business this year. We have started collecting door prizes for the Right Turn Ride fundraiser. If you have any door prizes, you may drop them off with any of the Chapter team members at the monthly gatherings or at the planning meetings. We are looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming activities. Be safe out there, the only person truly looking out for you is yourself. ~Trent
Chapter Directors Corner First of all, I want to thank Erv Reichert for running the Breakfast Gathering on February 11th. Cindy and I were out of town, and he stepped up to make sure that you all could have an informational meeting. Thanks again Erv. Well, the flyer is out for the District Rally this summer. It is included in the newsletter. Its going to be an awesome and different Rally. I am really looking forward to eating dinner at the Cowboy Dinner Tree! I have tried numerous times in the past to hookup with Chapter G when they have gone there and it seems that something always came up. This will be a real camping type of Rally, there are rooms available nearby, but we are hoping the chapter can camp together. More news as it becomes available. Coming up this month is our Annual Blarney Run! Once again we will be raising food and funds for the H.O.P.E. program. I know that Erv is putting together a great ride for all, so come on and lets ride! We are starting a little later than usual, as we will be waiting for Chapter G to come up from Salem to join us. Maybe this year, we can beat them out for the most pounds of donated food. On a more important note, our staff works very hard at putting together a great program for you to enjoy. It takes weeks of work by our Ride Educator to bring his articles and talks to you, all of our staff is involved in many other areas other than just what the title by their name may say. Its not an easy task being a Director, Treasurer or Educator. We also have many unseen or unrecognized individuals that contribute to your GWRRA experience. If you do not feel that you are getting what you want out of GWRRA, then please tell us. We cannot improve your experience without input from you. Because without you, the member, there is no Chapter. We need to have more folks step up and help out also. The same people doing the same things over and over create a stagnant group. New and fresh faces and ideas are always needed. So come to the chapter meetings and help us provide an great program for you. Congratulations go out to Sandy Neuburger, she is now officially trained as a Medic First Aid Instructor. She will be available in the future to put on classes for all the chapters in our area and district. In closing today, I really hope that this newsletter finds all of our members ready for a great riding season. Till next month! Ride safe and keep the rubberside down! Alan & Cindy
Our new CPR/FIRST AID instructors, Trent Axen and Mike Robinson from Chapter G and Sandy Neuberger from Chapter I. CPR/ FIRST AID CLASS
Right Turn Ride (Poker Run) Saturday, April 29 th Ride Start: Cycle Country 4764 Portland Rd NE Salem Oregon Ride End: Come see where the Right Turns take you. Sign in starts at 8:00 am, First Bike Out at 9:00 am Last Bike in at 2:00 pm Ride $15.00 per bike, 1 Grand Prize Ticket Per bike Door Prizes, 50/25/25, Mileage Guess A portion of the funds raised help support Saint Francis Shelter. For More Information Contact: Trent Axen, Chapter Director, 503-949-2699 or Dan Burgess, Ride Coordinator, 503-930-9899 So how do you get from point A to point B without making a left turn? Come check out Chapter G s Right Turn Ride to find out! All styles of motorcycles and levels of riders welcome! Rain or shine! 2, 3, and 4 wheel vehicles are welcome. Buddy up with some of your riding friends and come see some of the beautiful scenery the Willamette Valley has to offer!
GWRRA OREGON DISTRICT PRESENTS COWBOY DINNER TREE June 23-25 2017 Raffles // 50/50 Money and Reservations in advance only to be paid by June 1, 2017 $40.00 per person Includes Saturday Night Dinner + Gratuity Friday Night - Social Saturday Morning Potluck breakfast Saturday Rides, Community Attractions Saturday Dinner 4:00 Cowboy Dinner Tree Mail dinner reservation and payment to: Mary Hunter 91699 Donna Road Springfield, Or 97478 $40.00 X = Steak or Chicken All Reservations under GWRRA Lodging: Silver Lake Motel 65546 HWY-31 Silver Lake OR 97638 541-576-2131 $40.00 Cash, $45.00 Card per night Pets Extra Fee 6 Rooms Available Silver Lake Mobile Park and RV 65364 Hwy 31 Silver Lake, OR 97638 541-576-4492 $25.00 Night 6 spots available Restrooms, Showers, Laundry Rider GWRRA# Chapter Co-Rider GWRRA# Chapter I/We agree to conform and comply with all rules and regulations governing this event and it s location and properties. I/We also agree to hold harmless GWRRA, its affiliates, vendors, properties and all participants of this event, for any liability due to any injury or loss due to my participation and involvement in the event. Rider Signature Telephone Co-Rider Signature E-Mail Elaines RV Park 53290 First St. 541-576-2379 Silver Lake, OR 97638 9 RV Spots $40.00 Night Ana s Resort 84594 Carlon Lane 541-943-3240 PO Box 44 Summer Lake, OR 97640 $28.00 Full Hook-up, $25.00 Partial, 20 Tent 14 spots, Can share spots, Overflow
Christmas in July July 20, 21, 22, 2017 Chelan County Events Center 5700 Wescott Drive, Cashmere, WA 98815 Registration Fees Postmarked on or before July 1, 2017 GWRRA Member Life Member Non Member Vendor GWRRA Member Life Member Non Member $25.00 x = $ $20.00 x = $ $30.00 x = $ $25.00 x = $ Postmarked after July 1, 2017 $30.00 x = $ $25.00 x = $ $35.00 x = $ Grand Prize $$1000 (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 Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes Price per ticket $5.00 x = $ Friday Night Dinner Pork Loin, salad, garlic bread, green beans, dessert Price per ticket $10.00 x = $ Friday Night Ice Cream Social Free for everyone $0.00 x = $ FREE Saturday Breakfast French Toast, Ham, Fruit Price per ticket $5.00 x = $ Saturday Night Turkey Dinner Includes: Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, bread, beverage & dessert Price per ticket $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. 98524-0151 Motels Village Inn, Cashmere: ($89 to $99) 509-782-3522 www.cashmerevillageinn.net Numerous Hotels/Motels in Leavenworth, approximately 13 miles from Fairgrounds Numerous Hotels/Motels in Wenatchee, approximately 12 miles from Fairgrounds $1000 Grand Prize! Washington s Got Talent - Ice Cream Social Bike Games Trike Games Bike Show Light Parade Scenic Rides Quarter Bingo Santa Clause Visits Chapter and Individual Competitions Brown Bag Auction Trunk Search Christmas Themed Campsite Competition The Gnomes of Cashmere in Downtown Cashmere Aplets and Cotlets Factory Tours Breakfasts and Friday Dinner Hosted by Chapter Z Saturday Dinner Hosted by Washington District Staff SNOW!! SNOW!! SNOW!! For more information contact: Garry Alexander, Washington District Director Phone: (253) 677-7812 E-mail: gwvt68c@gmail.com Mike White, Washington District Treasurer Phone: (360) 340-2588 E-mail: mikew@wavecable.com District website: www.gwrra-wa.org Rider GWRRA# Chapter Co-rider GWRRA# Chapter Street City State/Province Zip Telephone # E-mail 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
WINGS OF THUNDER GWRRA Montana District 2017 Rally. We have finalized the details of our 2017 Rally to be held in Great Falls, MT on July 20-22. The US Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to fly on the 22 and 23. We have already made arrangements with Dicks RV Park to host all you campers, and we have also finalized the details with the Crystal Inn to get you the best price possible. You can go ahead and make your reservations at the Hotel and Campground using Goldwing as your reservation code. The cutoff date for the block we have set up is May 1, 2017 at both places. Our registration forms are on the Districts website http://www.gwrra-mtdistrict.org/ and will be attached to all MT District e-mails up to Rally time! Make your reservations now for WINGS OF THUNDER GWRRA Montana District 2017 Rally. We will have a Hawaiian shirt contest so remember to bring your best or wildest shirt to wear. The host hotel is: Please make your reservations before May 1 st, 2017 to guarantee lodging and price. Your code word is GOLDWING CRYSTAL INN Great Falls MT 3701 31 ST STREET SW GREAT FALLS MT 59404 406-727-7788 You have your choice of either 2 queens or 1 king room for $99.00+tax/night This comes with a free full breakfast buffet, salt water pool, and free shuttle to and from the airport. The air show can be seen from the hotel parking lot, and the hotel is only a mile from Dicks RV Park where the rally will be centered. Host campground and Rally Central: Prices per night: Tent $19.26 Electric only $26.96 Full Hookup $38.52 DICKS RV PARK 1403 11 th St SW GREAT FALLS MT 59404 406 452 0333 All rally activities other than the Air show will be held here. Chuck and Betty will host from spot 73 which has a big yard. Vendors and opening and closing ceremonies will be held in the barn. With the US Air Force Thunderbirds in town, lodging will be filling up fast, so don t delay! We are looking forward to seeing all of you there. Betty Bonnett GWRRA Montana District Director bcbonnett@gmail.com 406-690-4222 text ok Note the POLO SHIRTS are SHORT SLEEVE with POCKET 1 P a g e
Gold Wing Road Riders Association Wings of Thunder Montana District Convention July 20, 21 and 22, 2017 Great Falls, Montana We will have a Hawaiian shirt contest so remember to bring your best or wildest shirt to wear. Please print clearly and sign at the bottom. Each rider must fill out a separate form. Rider Name Member # Chapter Co-Rider Name Member # Chapter Position currently held in GWRRA, if any: Tele. # Mailing Address: E-Mail: City State Zip BEFORE JULY 1 REGISTRATION Life Member $20.00 x = $ Member $25.00 x = $ Non-Member $30.00 x = $ 1 Day Only Registration $15.00 x = $ AFTER JULY 1 REGISTRATION Life Member $25.00 x = $ Member $30.00 x = $ Non-Member $35.00 x = $ MEAL TICKETS Friday Night Dinner $10.00 x = $ Saturday Night Dinner $15.00 x = $ PRE-REGISTRATION 50/50 TICKETS (Must be Present to Win) $0.50 each x = $ GRAND PRIZE TICKETS (Must be Present to Win) $1.00 each x = $ Or Eight (8) for $5.00 x = $ AGREEMENT: I/We the undersigned, agree to comply with the rules governing this event. I/We hold harmless GWRRA, it s officers, representatives, and event sponsors, for any loss of personal property or personal injury. I/We have read and understand this form. Signature: Rider Date: Signature: Co-Rider Date: No SHIRT Orders taken after June 1, 2017 TEE SHIRTS - SHORT SLEEVE with POCKET Small $16 x = $ Medium $16 x = $ Large $16 x = $ X Large $16 x = $ XX Large $18 x = $ XXX Large $18 x = $ XXXX Large $18 x = $ TEE SHIRTS LONG SLEEVE No POCKET Small $17 x = $ Medium $17 x = $ Large $17 x = $ X Large $17 x = $ XX Large $19 x = $ XXX Large $19 x = $ XXXX Large $19 x = $ POLO SHIRTS SHORT SLEEVE with POCKET Small $23 x = $ Medium $23 x = $ Large $23 x = $ X Large $23 x = $ XX Large $25 x = $ XXX Large $25 x = $ XXXX Large $25 x = $ SHIRT ORDER TOTAL $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ (Registration, Meals, Shirts, Tickets) 2 P a g e
Gold Wing Road Riders Association Wings of Thunder Montana District Convention July 20, 21 and 22, 2017 Great Falls, Montana CREDIT CARD INFORMATION The GWRRA Montana District can accept your credit card for payment. You can print this page and send it in with your Registration or call Betty Bonnett at 406/690-4222 and give her your information verbally. We are using Square Credit Card System and it will show up on your statement as GWRRA MT 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 3 P a g e
IDAHO DISTRICT RALLY IDAHO ROCKS in Salmon, Idaho July 27, 28 & 29, 2017 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE ROAD Sacajawea Interpretive Cultural & Educational Center 200 Main St. 208-756-1188 HOTEL: The Stagecoach Inn 201 Riverfront Dr. 208-756-2919 Mention Goldwing Reservations must be made by June 30, 2017 Camping: Salmon Meadows Campground 400 N. St. Charles St. 208-756-2640 Circumstances Pending Pre-Registration Post Marked by June 30, 2017 Idaho Rocks Caps Life Member $20 X =$ Rocky Green $12 X =$ Member & Non-Member $25 X =$ Black $12 X =$ Pre-Registration 50/50 $ 1 X =$ T-Shirt Short Sleeve (Pre-Registration Only) (Must be present to win) Small $15 X =$ Registration June 30 and after Medium $15 X =$ Life Member $25 X =$ Large $15 X =$ Member & Non-Member $30 X =$ X Large $15 X =$ Grand Prize Tickets $ 1 X =$ XX Large $15 X =$ 50/50 Tickets $ 1 X =$ XXX Large $17 X =$ ARC Course (Must pay by 6/30) $30 =$ T-Shirt Long Sleeve (Pre-Registration Only) TRC Course (Must pay by 6/30) $30 =$ Small $17 X =$ Road Captain (Includes Patch) $ 5X =$ Medium $17 X =$ Friday Night Spaghetti Dinner $ 5X =$ Large $17 X =$ Saturday Night Catered Dinner (Pre-Registration Only) X Large $17 X =$ Baked Chicken/3sides & Drink $17 X =$ XX Large $18 X =$ Tri Tip Steak/3sides & Drink $18 X =$ XXX Large $18 X =$ Grand Total Enclosed Check # $ Please make checks payable to GWRRA Idaho District Mail to Gary Evans, 1921 S. Belknap Loop Nampa, ID 83686 Rider Name Member # Chapter Co-rider Name Member # Chapter Mail Address E-mail City State Zip Phone 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, for the loss or injury to personal property. I/We have read and understand this form. Rider (Signature) Date Co-rider (Signature) Date
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MAKE YOUR GATHERING OR DINNER MEETING MORE PLEASURABLE AND ENTERTAINING Team Building Game to Play before Gathering Balloon Pass Smash * This is a great group game for getting people to sit in new spots and with new people. Always good to mix up those little groups that form. Beforehand, blow up a balloon for each person (have extras). Inside each balloon have a coin of different value, different dates, etc. Get everyone together in a circle, then, while music plays, pass a few balloons around. When the music stops, anyone holding a balloon has to pop it and keep the coin. After everyone has had a turn popping a balloon, then have everyone sit according to their money (value of coin, year of mint, etc.). For fun, pass the balloons different ways each time such as over your head, between your legs, etc. F r i e n d s f o r F u n, S a f e t y a n d K n o w l e d g e 23
MARCH 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chapter I Gathering 12 Daylights Savings Time Begins 13 14 15 16 17 St. Patrick s Day 18 Chapter G Gathering Chapter I Blarney Ride a er Gathering 19 20 Spring begins 21 22 23 24 25 Chapter H Gathering 26 27 28 29 30 31