National Region N Tennessee District Chapter H Harpeth Wings Chapter H Franklin, Tennessee We eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am at Shoney s Restaurant, Hwy 96 just west of I-65 in Franklin. 4 th Saturday of each month. Come join us at our next meeting October 28. http://www.chapterh.com TNChapterH Volume 10 Number 10 October 2017 Director s Corner Hello everyone, Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge Fall has arrived and I have noticed in some of my traveling that some of the leaves have started turning colors. Thu has already started telling me that she wants to go look at the leaves. We did get out and visit Chapter Y at their meeting last month and went for a ride with Chapter E after the meeting. We had a enjoyable ride. Pat Eiting traded his two wheeler for a three wheeler. On Oct 7th, he also took the TRC class. When I spoke with him about how he liked the class, his response was that he really enjoyed being able to learn and practice with his Will & Thu Horsley Chapter H Directors willchapterh@gmail.com 615-483-2335 new bike. That you can't get out on the street and practice this stuff. It is a reminder for all of us that when these classes are offered, it gives us a chance to practice in a controlled setting and possibly remind us of riding techniques that we may have forgotten. Thu and I are planning on getting out to visit other chapters and put a few more miles on the bike before winter sets in. Page 1
It seems that the next Winter Event and OPS meeting will be on the same day next year, January 13, 2018. Swearing in of new officers will be conducted then. The OPS meeting will start at 8:00 am and should be over about 10:00 am. Ride Safe & watch out for that other person, Thu & Will Horsley TN Chapter H Directors willchapterh@gmail.com 615-483-2335 ******************************************************************************************* Chapter Team Will & Thu Horsley Chapter Directors willchapterh@gmail.com (615) 483-2335 Jim Panell Assistant Chapter Director (931) 306-3335 Ed & Reba DePriest Ride Coordinators Chapter Treasurer (Reba) edandreba@aol.com David & Karen Hill Couple of the Year for 2017 Educators Newsletter Editor (David) Webmaster (Karen) tnwingrider@me.com (David) webmaster@ripples-on-water.com Membership Enhancement Pat & Angie Eiting eiting@hotmail.com ******************************************* District Team Troy & Vickie Hurt Assistant District Directors gwrrachaptera@gmail.com Bob Mack District Treasurer Thunderchief452@yahoo.com Max & Renee Thomas District Trainers Mlt1958@comcast.net Alvin & Josie Nelson District Educators TN.GWRRA.DE@gmail.com Dennis & Anne Greer Membership Enhancement Program Coordinators denniswgreer@att.net David & Karen Hill District Couple of the Year tnwingrider@me.com ******************************************* Region Team Glenda & Alan Keough Region N Directors Gwrra.regndir@yahoo.com Gary & Patti Hamilton District Directors tn.gwrra.dd@gmail.com ******************************************************************************************** Kindness is in our power even when fondness is not. ~Henry James~ Compassion is language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. ~Mark Twain~ Page 2
Visit the TN GWRRA website at: www.gwrratn.org It s the place to go to find out what s happening in TN! Tennessee Gold Wing Road Riders Association is proud to be a part of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA). GWRRA is an international association for owners of Gold Wings and Valkyries, owners of other makes and models of motorcycles are welcome to join us as we continue to enjoy the pleasures of riding our motorcycles while sharing with our friends for fun, safety, and knowledge. Join us! For more information: http://www.gwrratn.org -- Information on GWRRA in Tennessee http://www.region-n.org -- Information on GWRRA in Region N http://www.gwrra.org -- Information on GWRRA National/International GWRRA International Headquarters 21423 N 11 th Ave Phoenix AZ 85027 Phone (800) 843-9460 Fax (623) 581-3844 ******************************************************************************************** OCTOBER NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR We attended Wing Ding in Grapevine Texas despite the threat of bad weather. We were lucky in that we never saw any of the bad weather that the coastal part of Texas had. The attendance for Wind Ding was the lowest I have ever seen in my Wing Ding attendance. Only 4,200 people were at Grapevine. The weather I am sure had some affect on this low attendance. I am proud to say that Tennessee was very well represented and we had a good turn out from the Volunteer State. There was no problem parking this year, not like in 2004 when you had to park a mile away and ride a shuttle to the facility. The town of Grapevine was very good to us Wingers, hosting a street party and providing food and entertainment downtown in the old city. Patti will probably fill you in on our adventures while there. Lost keys, lost remotes, Rusty the wonder dog taking off and running amuck. I will let Patti fill you in on this part. Anita Arkile the president of GWRRA met with District Directors and with Chapter Directors to explain the new structuring of GWRRA. She did a very good job in explaining why some of the changes were necessary. The main thing is they want to see more fun at the chapter level, doing away with a lot of the formality of a meeting and more riding and doing fun activities. They want to see more district involvement in riding and doing activities with the chapters. They are putting a lot more responsibility on the District Educator to keep up with the chapter members levels program. The changes have caused a revamp of the Couples of the Year Program. That to be announced some time in December or January. Dropping the Chapter of the Year Program Nationally, but allowing the districts decide if they want to keep it within the district. They are also rewriting the MOU and the Officer Appointment forms. Adding the Rider Coordinator position as a officer for chapter and district. We possibly will learn more at the Region N final OPS meeting in Johnson City in November. Page 3
Chapter charter fees are due. The fee is $100.00 but the district is paying $50.00 of the fee so all the chapter has to do is send the district a check for $50.00. This is due by November 1st. We have to pay the charter fees at the Region N Rally and OPS Meeting. Please make the charter fee check out to TN.GWRRA in the amount of $50.00. Mail check to Robert (Bob) Mack Jr., 1470 River Road, Kingston, Tn. 37763. Wing Ding 2018 will be in Knoxville Tennessee. That was a surprise but a very pleasant surprise. Tennessee has been selected again to be the host state for Wing Ding. Check out their web site to locate the hotels and preregister. Looks like it is going to be a fun event. Might want to get those motel rooms booked soon because they are filling up fast, especially the ones close to the convention center. Go to the National web page and they have a listing of the motels. If you don t get one the motels near Maryville and Alcoa are not far from the convention center. For you people with pets the Holiday Inn at the convention center is pet friendly. We hope to see you at the final region N rally the first week in November. Get your pirate costume ready and join in on the fun. Patti and I hope to see you there. Holiday Inn Johnson City. Winter Event is set for January 13, 2018 at the Lane Agri Center, 315 John R. Rice Blvd., in Murfreesboro. Patti has the registration form and flyer completed and will attaché to the newsletter. Come and support your chapter couple as they go through the selection process. The theme this year is a Senior Prom. We would like each chapter to either email us a class (group ) picture or bring one to display at the party. We are going to play games, dance, do some table decorating, and do a little scrapbooking. Costume contest will be individual, couple, and chapter. We are also going to celebrate our new Couple of the Year for 2018. Sign up and join us for Winter Event. OPERATIONS MEETING FOR ALL CHAPTER OFFICERS (OPS) THE DISTRICT OPS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 13TH THE SAME DAY AS WINTER EVENT AND THE COUPLE OF THE YEAR SELECTION. LANE AGRI CENTER, 315 JOHN R. RICE BLVD. MURFREESBORO. WE WILL START AT 8:00 AM. WE REQUEST THAT ALL OFFICERS ATTEND THIS MEETING. WE WILL COVER ALL CHANGES AND SWEAR IN ALL NEW OFFICERS. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A REPRESENATIVE ATTEND FOR YOU. NOTIFY MYSELF OR ONE OUR ASSISTANT DISTRICT DIRECTORS, TROY AND VICKIE, DENNIS AND JAN, OR RICHARD AND CONNIE. WE ARE MAKING CONTACT WITH SOME HOTELS AND GETTING A GROUP RATE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TO TRAVEL. WE WILL POST THIS AS SOON AS WE GET THE HOTELS SET UP. CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. See you at the OPS meeting and at Winter Event. We see that several are planning on fall color rides. Ride safe and have fun. Gary & Patti Hamilton ******************************************************************************************** Carry a heart that never hates, a smile that never fades and a touch that never hurts. ~Unknown~ Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, For I am far surer of what is kind that I am of what is true. ~Robert Brault~ ******************************************************************************************** Page 4
FALL IS HERE October News from Your Assistant District Directors for Middle/West TN Vickie & Troy Hurt We hope everyone is doing ok we have been out of pocket the past few weeks due to work. We have been to some events on September 9th after Vickie got off work we went to Chapter Y's Shrimp Boil. We had a good time and the food was very good. I hope Debbie Kilgore took a picture of me eating cake and drinking a diet coke go figure. We had a GREAT TIME THANKS CHAPTER Y. Then on the 23rd we went to see the big trucks race at Highland Rim. Karen Hill's Son Mike Morgan runs in these races. Chapters A, N, G, H were there and folks it really was a bad night for Karen's son. He got hit from behind and came over the wall right in front of us. He is ok just sore. We really enjoy seeing him race and we hope he is back real soon. Thanks Karen and David for inviting everyone to this event. As Fall is right here on us we know several Chapters will be having their Fall Color Rides we want everyone to be safe. As 2017 is coming to a end Chapters will be selecting a Couple of the Year for 2018. This is a real honor if you or the Couple has any questions please feel free to call us. The District is still working on the OPS meeting and the Winter Event and as soon as the details are worked out we will pass on the info. Spring Fling 2018 that's right it is here on us and we sent out the flyers so please get registered early and get your motels they should fill up fast. Chapter Directors if you are stepping down please let us know who will be replacing you. There is some paperwork we will need to get filled out. It just helps us out to have all the right forms ready for you. We heard several went to Wing Ding in Texas and from what we heard everyone had allot of Fun except Gary he had a very interesting trip. Looking forward to hearing the stories. We hope to see you down the Road!! Take Care & Ride Safe in 2017 Troy & Vickie Hurt ******************************************************************************************** Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up. ******************************************************************************************** Page 5
Rider Education District Educator Alvin & Josie Nelson October my time of the year to ride!! Days are getting cooler and the leaves are starting to change. Don t become a distracted driver admiring Mother Nature. Any time you take your eyes and your mind off of driving you increase your risk of being in an accident. Whether it be the scenery, your GPS, Radio or phone! It is always good to know where you stand with your Rider Education Levels. Did you know that you can access your level information in the RE Database. That s right you can make sure that I, Roger and Marie are doing our jobs and entering your information correctly. Here s how: Go to gwrra.org and select Rider Education under the Programs drop down. This will take you to the RE page. On the left hand side select the My RE link and that will take you to the login page. Or enter this directly into your address bar and it will go directly to the Login Page: http://re2.gwrra.org/ login_mem.php The login explanation below was taken from the I Need help logging in link on that page. You must be a current GWRRA member to login. Username= Membership Number. i.e. 123456 or 1234-01 Password= Numbers in Your Address + Membership Expiration Date (MMYY) I.e. 12 W. 6th St only 12 would be used followed by your membership expiration date. I.e. if your membership expiration date is 01/15 then your password would be 120115 Check the front of your Wing World or Membership card for your membership number and expiration date. It worked for me!! One last thing we are having a TRC class in Cleveland TN on Oct 28 th. I will have the registration form on the website in the next day or so. All the Gear All the Time--- ATGATT Alvin & Josie **************************************************************************************************** A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you will remember. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. ~Unknown~ Its nice to be important but it s more important to be nice. **************************************************************************************************** Page 6
District Membership Enhancement Program Coordinators (MEPC) Dennis & Anne Greer Last month Anne and I were on our way home from Wing Ding 39 when the Sept newsletter came out. This month we are at the North Carolina Rally (Wings Over the Smokies). I did find out about some of the GWRRA reorganization at WD 39 and will report on that later in this article. Last month I finished introducing all 17 of the Chapter Couples to you. Have you hugged them lately and told them how much you appreciate them and what they do for your Chapter? I know they have been out visiting because I ve seem most of them chasing the Couple of the Year (COY) Plaque. I have one other request for you. Please ask them to represent your Chapter in the District COY selection. Chapter COYs, please email, call or tell me you plan to be in the District COY selection. I would like this information as soon as possible. I have sent you and your Chapter Directors emails on this important event. I need your resumes on or before 13 Dec 2017. You now have a better change than ever before to become an International COY. One of the changes in the Membership Enhancement Program is, starting in 2019 (your COY year), there will be six (6) International COYs instead of the two (2) we have today. There will be four (4) International COYs from the US, one from Canada, and one from overseas. The guidelines are still being developed. Here is the news from GWRRA Home Office shared with us at WD39 with respect to the Membership Enhancement Program. The following programs will be eliminated at the International level starting in 2018. Membership Enhancement Coordinator of the Year, Chapter of the Year, and Chapter Newsletter of the Year. All Special Interest Groups except Ham Radio will also be eliminated. The Recruiting and Retention Program will remain. Reasons were given for eliminating and keeping these programs. I don t recall exactly what was said so will not expand unless I see something in writing from Home Office. Even though several programs have been eliminated at the International level, each District can continue these programs at the District level if they please. This will most likely result in a re-write of the guidelines for each of these programs at the District level. Tennessee currently makes a quarterly Newsletter award instead of an annual award. Some minor guideline changes will be made for the newsletter program. It is my goal to have all District Membership Enhancement Program guidelines updated and posted on the District website before 1 Jan 2018. As I said, the International COY program is still alive and the guidelines are being updated for the 2019 International COY selection. They will divide the USA into 4 areas, then select an International Couple from each of those areas. Those areas are still being defined. One couple from each of these four (4) areas will be selected as the International COY of that area. The selection process will take place via interviews/zoom calls. Again, I don t know who will be performing these interviews. This information may be in the new guidelines. After you are selected as an International COY, you will attend WD for that year and be introduced. I don t know if this will be before opening, as it is today or at opening. Again, guidelines are still being developed. You will answer at least one (1) question from Shirley Stephens-Garcia in front of the assembly. Page 7
Again, thanks to all current MEPCs and I ask members in Chapters without MEPCs will you step up and help? I would like to hear whatever likes, dislikes, or questions you have concerning the Membership Enhancement program so we can make it better for everyone. Please correspond with me at TN.MEPC@gmail.com. Hope to see you on the road. Dennis & Anne Greer TN District MEPCs (931) 728-1463 (H) (931) 409-9045 (C) **************************************************************************************************** Rider Education You ve Got Mail By Bob & Althea Berry GWRRA Rider Education Directors From the August 2017 Insight Newsletter (http://gwrra.org/oconnect/newsletter.html) I always enjoy getting letters (emails, of course, but I prefer the connotation of letter because, to me, it just seems more personal). The one I am about to share with you is especially timely for two reasons: 1. It shares a story about a mistake a member made resulting in a crash and what he might have done to avoid it all. The Rider Ed Team is continuously seeking ways to encourage members to tell us of their incidents/mishaps so we can learn from each other. 2. It emphasizes the increased importance and responsibility of the role of Ride Coordinators at the Chapter and District level The member, being an accomplished rider but new to group riding, said that while doing his homework in preparation for a group ride, I noted that several of the articles suggested (didn t require) put- ting newbies close to the lead rider. I expected to be assigned such a position. I also expected a brief pre-ride meeting to review the group rules of the road. I was a little surprised that neither hap- pened. But these folks had been riding together for years and were very comfortable with an inexperienced groupie in the line-up. During all of this I was positioned toward the rear of the group, with about eight bikes between me and the leader. The two bikes behind me, another group rider and the sweep rider, had fallen be- hind some distance, and had gone out of sight in my rear-view mir- ror, leaving me as the erstwhile sweep. So, I was in a mindset to keep a lookout in my rear-view mirror if nothing else. The writer then described a series of events, possibly caused by his divided attention, leading to a crash and landing him in the hospital with serious injuries. Page 8
The rider ahead never saw it happen, he said. The rider behind, because of the large gap, apparently didn t notice the bike piled up some distance down the shoulder of the road. The sweep rider only caught a glimpse of a wrecked bike as he rode by, and thought it was a solo rider or someone from another group. (They did turn around to offer help). So, Bob here s the bottom line going forward, he said. In many of the group riding rules documents I looked over, the suggestion to put novice group riders up front near the leader was stated but never explained. There may be many reasons for that, but here s a new one for you if you put a newbie near the tail, and the tail gets separated from the group for whatever reason, that newbie s attention will be divided between what s happening in front of him and behind him. If I had been positioned near the leader, I would have been focused on the leader, and consequently the road ahead of me. That, and other good reasons for putting newbies near the front, need to be explained and fleshed out with examples if possible. I m happy to serve as a bad example. I am grateful for this member s courage in sharing his thoughts with all of us. We talk a lot about GWRRA being a family and what better way to demonstrate that than by helping one another. It starts with the Chapter Ride Coordinator at the beginning of every ride. Maybe even share this story with your Chapter members and talk about what might have been done differently. I encourage all of you to pass on stories you have heard or know about. If it helps one of our peers avoid a similar misfortune, it s a winner. Also, be assured, as I have assured this writer, that if requested, anonymity is guaranteed. Ride Safe, Bob & Althea **************************************************************************************************** Chapter Couple of the Year David & Karen Hill Fellow Wingers, Many of those who attended the Ride to the Races on July 1 st joined us for a second time along with some newcomers on September 23 rd. Altogether about twenty Wingers from four chapters (A, N, G, and H) came to the race. Four sports cars wowed the crowd with a drifting demonstration and the Bandit Big Rigs put on a show that no one will forget. The two heat races and the two challenge races had some bumping and crashing with 88- Mike taking the winners circle after placing first in his challenge race. The A-Main Race, however, ended suddenly in the seventh lap when the #3 truck hit the #88 between turns 3 and 4, shoved him into the wall and then OVER IT into the catch fence, which blessedly HELD him. The #3 then slid along the home stretch wall (with his hood and front axle departing in the process), and stopped Page 9
just past the flagman s stand. Both occupants of the stand jumped out the back side as the #3 took out the lights on the front. Amazingly, there were NO serious injuries to anyone. All the safety systems in the trucks and on the track worked as designed. A very big thank you to all the Wingers who sought to calm and comfort us as we processed what had just happened. We are thankful that we were surrounded by so many wonderful caring folks. Mike managed to climb out his truck on his own, then stand on his door to wave at the crowd (and Mom) showing that he was okay. Later that night a rotator (special tow truck) lifted our dear Mackvader up off the wall so the embedded catch cables could be removed, and then placed it on the flatbed waiting on the track. Mike is still sore but otherwise okay. He was quite shaken by the possibility of going into the stands and causing injuries or worse to the fans. The truck was too seriously damaged to race again this season, or so we thought. In two weeks Mike had the truck patched up and back on the track racing in South Carolina. He had just overtaken #14 for first in the big race when the truck fishtailed as he approached the finish line leaving him in second place. (He had lost one rear tire early in the race from a bump.) As Mike fishtailed he clipped the #3 and sent him spinning karma! For a truck we all thought had raced its last it was a great finish! The following week David and I rode out to the North Carolina Rally in the Valley. The trees were just starting to change color and it was a beautiful ride. We taught our first class together (Brr, It s Cold Outside) and served as judges for the COY event. There were lots of good vendors and activities, plus we took our own little ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We saw some late season wildflowers and encountered fog/clouds as we rode. Even a light drizzle didn t take away from the pleasure of riding the hills and ridges. Most of the Tennessee Wingers stayed at a campground in Maggie Valley (we had a tiny cabin there), so we had a campfire and potluck supper together the last night. During the night a front came through dropping the temperature to 41 for the ride home Brr, it was COLD outside! Looking forward to seeing you on a ride or at a chapter meeting, Karen and David Hill, 2017 TN District Couple of the Year **************************************************************************************************** Wing Ding 40 will be in Knoxville August 28 September 1, 2018. Check www.wingding.org for registration and additional information. There is a promotional video on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfcse7q ff3u&feature=youtu.be. **************************************************************************************************** Page 10
District Events October 28 TRC class in Cleveland, TN. Registration form is on the TN website. November 2-4 Region N Fall Finale, Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Johnson City. Theme is A Buccaneer s Bash. January 13 TN District OPS Meeting. 8:00am to 10:00am at Lane Agri-Park, 315 John R Rice Blvd, Suite 101, Murfreesboro. 13 District Couple of the Year Selection and Winter Event Senior Prom. See schedule and registration form below. Lane Agri-Park. April, 2018 12-14 Spring Fling, again at Pigeon Forge. Theme will be Sounds of the Sixties. See registration form below. August-September 2018 Aug 28-Sep 1 Wing Ding 40, Knoxville, TN. Register on-line at www.wing-ding.org. ******************************************************************************************** Tennessee District Chapter Gathering Schedule Chapter A Chapter A2 Chapter B Chapter C Chapter C2 Chapter E Chapter F Chapter G Chapter H Chapter L Last Tuesday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm; Golden Corral, 315 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd., Hermitage, TN. Troy & Vickie Hurt, 615-351-6629. 3 rd Monday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 6:30 pm, Shoney s, 1021 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN. Jim & Joyce Hunsley, 217-412-9986. 1 st Tuesday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Shoney s, 2405 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN. Exit 122 off 1-75 (Rt 61-Museum Exit). Tom Peck, 423-907-9712. 3 rd Tuesday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Mama s House, 2608 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN. Richard & Connie Pendleton, 423-245-8484. 3 rd Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, Shoney s, 4148 US 127, Crossville, TN. Buddy & Brenda Turner, 931-260-2906. 2 nd Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, Shoney s, 267 Lowry St, Smyrna TN. Randy & Delores Galloway, 615-893-0556. 3 rd Thursday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Golden Corral, 2905 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN. Elizabeth & Earl Smith, 585-737-9823. 3 rd Thursday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Gondola, 412 E Carroll St, Tullahoma, TN. Dennis & Anne Greer, 931-728-1463. 4 th Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, Shoney s, 1306 Murfreesboro, Rd (Hwy 96 I-65, exit 65), Franklin, TN. Will & Thu Horsley, 615-483-2335. 1 st Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, Ryan s, 405 S Cumberland, Lebanon, TN. Andrew & Debbie Smith, 615-784-9772. Page 11
Chapter M Chapter N Chapter O Chapter Q Chapter S Chapter T Chapter V Chapter W2 2 nd Tuesday; Eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, 550 Ft Loudon Medical Ctr Dr, Lenoir City, TN. Brian & Loretta Richards, 865-249-6173. 1 st Saturday; eat at 5:00 pm, meet at 6:00 pm, Perkins Restaurant, 999 Vann Dr, Jackson, TN. Jeff & Shari Douglas, 731-267-3388. 1 st Tuesday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Golden Corral, 350 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN. Shane McAmis & Amanda Cronan, 423-310-5903 Last Monday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Golden Corral, 1028 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN. Cindy Bidwell, 731-642-0415. 3 rd Saturday; eat at 1:00 pm, meet at 2:00 pm, Johnson s Crossroads at 3200 Hwy 25 (Junction of Hwy 25 & 76), Cottontown, TN. Grant & Carol Bottomley, 615-337-8386. 4 th Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, Golden Corral, 6612 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville. Bobby & Debby Cash, 865-705-7657. Note: No meeting in October. Chapter is having a picnic instead. 2 nd Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, Southern Honda, 1394 Workman Rd, Chattanooga, TN. Mildred (Millie) Batts, 423-544- 3565. 3 rd Saturday; eat at 6:00 pm, meet at 7:00 pm, Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN. Ivan & Leesa Coburn, 870-514-8622. Chapter Y 3 rd Saturday; eat at 9:00 am, meet at 10:00 am, The Murfreesboro Jaycees Colonel s Club, 403 Hickerson Dr, Murfreesboro, TN. Wesley & Cindy Neal, 615-668-4448. Chapter Z 2 nd Saturday; eat at 5:30 pm, meet at 6:30 pm, Shoney s, 2225 Carmack Blvd, Columbia, TN. Chuck & Cindy Madison, 931-698-6656. Be sure to check the District Website at www.gwrratn.org for any gathering changes. ******************************************************************************************** Page 12
******************************************************************************************** 1996 Dart trailer with LED lights. $1,500 or best offer. Call Jim at (931) 306-3335. 2006 GL1800 for sale. Candy apple red, 18000 miles. Husband died and his wife wants to sell the Gold Wing. All recalls have been done. Located in Ashland City. If interested in additional information, call Betty at (615) 792-4934. Page 13
Ahoy All Members! announcing the First (and the Last) GWRRA Appalachian Region N Rally Dress Like a Pirate Costume Contest* on Friday November 3rd, 2017 No Pre-Registration for Contest Required; Just come to Dinner in your Pirate-wear! *Contest is Not Limited to Pirates. Wenches, Sailors, Mermaids and all characters and critters from the Seven Seas are Welcome. Winners will be selected by Popular Choice with Awards Presentation prior to Closing ceremonies Be Creative Be Outrageous and Be Ready to have Fun! Page 14
ICE CREAM SOCIAL (THURSDAY EVENING) GRAND PRIZE RALLY PIN (1st 300 FULLY REGISTERED) REGION COUPLE OF THE YEAR SELECTION (INCLUDES ALL COUPLES MEET & GREET ) VENDORS 2 GUIDED RIDES MASTERS BREAKFAST UNIVERSITY TRAINING SEMINARS HOSPITALITY ROOM (WITH THEMED BAKING CONTEST) STATISTICAL AWARDS EARLY BIRD DRAWING (REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPT. 15, 2017 TO BE ENTERED IN THE DRAWING) WINGO 50/25/25 (DAILY & GRAND) COUPLE OF THE YEAR BASKETS RALLY THEMED COSTUME COMPETITION (USE YOUR IMAGINATION) ENTERTAINMENT BUFFET DINNER APPALACHIAN REGION N FALL FINALE PRESENTS A BUCCANEER S BASH ******************************************************** SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO : GWRRA - REGION N (Please do not send cash.) MAIL ENTIRE PAGE WITH CHECK TO: Glenda & Alan Keough 5100 Garner Lane Southaven, MS 38672 ******************************************************** Located at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center 101 W. Springbrook Drive Johnson City, Tennessee 37604 (423) 682-4611 Mention GWRRA for $74.00/night Page rate 15
Registration PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Rider Chapter State Age GWRRA # Exp Date Position: Int l Region District Chapter Co-Rider Chapter State Age GWRRA # Exp Date Position: Int l Region District Chapter Address City,State,Zip Phone: Home Cell Email Distance traveled to Rally (straight-line mileage/one way) Motorcycle (2 wheels) Motorcycle (3 wheels) Car GWRRA Member Pre-Registered $30 x = $ After October 1st $35 x = $ Non-Member Pre-Registered $35 x = $ After October 1st $40 x = $ 13 15 years old $10 x = $ 12 & Under FREE Masters Breakfast (Pre-Registration Only) $10 x = $ Buffet Dinner (Pre-Registration Only) $20 x = $ Shirts = $ Grand Prize Tickets = $ Grand 50/25/25 Tickets = $ Total = $ 2017 FALL FINALE SHIRTS: SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT S,M,L,XL - $14 / 2XL, 3XL - $16 S,M,L,XL - $17 / 2XL,3XL - $19 # SIZE AMOUNT # SIZE AMOUNT # SIZE AMOUNT # SIZE AMOUNT SHORT SLEEVE GOLF SHIRT S,M,L,XL - $21 / 2XL,3XL - $23 # SIZE AMOUNT # SIZE AMOUNT GRAND PRIZE OF $1,000.00 CASH Each FULL registration (both pre-registration and on-site) will include ONE grand prize ticket. Additional Grand Prize Tickets - $5 each or 5 for $20 # of tickets x$5 = $ # of 5 packs x$20 = $ GRAND 50/25/25 TICKETS Pre-purchase your Grand 50/25/25 tickets. Drawing will be held Saturday during closing ceremonies. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. 1 yard of tickets for $10 = $ 3 yards of tickets for $20 = RELEASE FORM (Must be signed by all registrants) I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, Region N including all districts therein, the Holiday Inn of Johnson City, and any property owners for any loss or injury to self or property by reason of participating in this event. Rider Signature Date Co-Rider Signature Page 16
TN District News GWRRA Tennessee DisTRicT Couple of the Year Selection and Winter Event January 13, 2018 11:00 Couple Interviews Doors open for Chapter Table decorating and Chapter Scrapbook Set-up 11:30 Couple of the Year Get Together 12:00 Couple of the Year Introduction and Selection 1:00 Lunch provided 2:30 Welcome and Announcement of 2018 District Couple of the Year Chapter Table decorating winner Chapter Scrapbook winner 3:00 Senior Prom Class (Chapter) Photos, Games, Chapter Challenge Individual Costume Contest, Couple Costume Contest, Chapter Costume Contest, Oldies Music Lane Agri-Park 315 John R Rice Blvd, Suite 101 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Page 17
TN District News Registration Form Rider Name: GWRRA # Address: City: State: Zip Code: E-mail: Phone # Co-Rider Name: GWRRA # Make Checks payable to: TN District GWRRA $ 25.00 per person $25 x = $ Mail checks and registration form to: Gary Hamilton at 2249 Sentell Circle, Maryville, TN 37803 Liability Release Form - All Registrants Must Sign We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, the co-sponsoring organization and any property owners for any loss or injury to self or property by any reason of Participating in the Event. Rider Signature Co-Rider Signature Page 18
HOST HOTELS Our host hotels this year are each part of SMOKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS Reservations for any one of them can be made by calling their reservation center at 1-800-223-6707. Be sure to mention Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) when making your reservation. COUNTRY CASCADES 204 Sharon Drive Rates starting at $79 / night This is the Host Hotel and the location for the venders and most activities. The exceptions are Talent Show and Closing RAMADA INN PIGEON FORGE SOUTH 4010 Parkway Rates starting at $60 / night Convention Center, Location for the Talent Show and Closing. 36 th Annual Tennessee District Spring Fling April 12 April 14, 2018 Pigeon Forge, TN Sounds of the Sixties CREEKSTONE INN 4034 River Road S. Rates starting at $58 / night Page 19
Registration Please Print Clearly Rider State Chapter GWRRA # Exp. Date Age Position Is this your first TN District Rally? Y N Circle all that apply: Male Female 1UP 2UP Bike Trike Sidecar Other Co-Rider State Chapter GWRRA # Exp. Date Age Position Is this your first TN District Rally? Y N Circle all that apply: Male Female 1UP 2UP Bike Trike Sidecar Other Street City State Zip Phone Email Distance to Rally (one way) Liability Release All Registrants Must Sign We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, the co-sponsoring organization, and any property owners for any loss or injury to self or property by any reason by participating in this rally. Signature Date GWRRA Members *** $30 x = $ Life Members *** $25 x = $ Non-Members *** $35 x = $ 13-15 Year Olds $10 x = $ 12 Years Old and under FREE with a paying Adult Master s Breakfast* $15 x = $ Grand Prize Tickets** $1 ea or 6 for $5.00 x = $ Registration total $ Shirt Orders SS Tee S, M, L, XL - $14 / 2XL & up - $17 Size Quantity Amount $ Size Quantity Amount $ LS Tee S, M, L, XL - $17 / 2XL & up- $20 Size Quantity Amount $ Size Quantity Amount $ SS Golf S, M, L, XL - $23 / 2XL & up - @25 Size Quantity Amount $ Size Quantity Amount $ Signature Date Shirt Total $ *Must be pre-registered for Master s Breakfast; tickets will not be sold on-site. ** 1 Grand Prize tickets included with Pre-Registration Day pass will be available on site for $15.00 Per Day. *** All full registrations will increase by $5.00 after March 10. 2018 After closing Saturday 8:00 PM. Must be pre-registered. Adult $45.00 x = $ Children $30.00 x = $ Early Bird Deadline February 10, 2018 All Pre-registration forms must be received by March 10, 2018 Grand Total $ Please make payment to TN GWRRA Mail Entire Page with Check or Money Order (no cash) to: Bob Mack 1470 River Road Page 20 Kingston, TN 37763
RALLY SITE ACCOMMODATIONS LAKEPOINT RESORT LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER 104 Old Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027 CONTACT: Sone Kornegay 800-544-5253 or 334-687-8011 Lodge Rooms, Cottages or Cabins 3-night Minimum @ Lakepoint Lodge Lodge Room 2 Queen Beds - $85.10 +Tax Lodge Room 1 King Bed - $91.40 +Tax Lodge Deluxe Suite - $110.00 +Tax Lake Cottage 1 Bedroom - $125.00 + Tax Lake Cottage 2 Bedroom - $169.00 + Tax Lake Cottage 3 Bedroom - $215.00 + Tax Lake Cottage 4 Bedroom - $269.80 + Tax Rustic Cabin Rates 2 Bedroom-119.00 4 Bedroom-210.00 Camping Inside Park 334-687-6026 From Tents to Motorhomes to RV-Trailers All State Bldg Non-Smoking & Limited Pet Rooms Available OVERFLOW HOTEL/MOTELS IN EUFAULA Econo Lodge..334-687-0166 Comfort Suites....334-616-0114 Baymont Inn.....334-687-7747 Super 8 Inn..334-687-3900 Days Inn...334-687-1000 Quality Inn....334-687-4414 31st Southeast Region A Rally October 26-27-28, 2017 Region A Roaring Rally Rally/Vendor Information Region 'A' Director Jim & Sue Jackson Home 334-448-7478 Cell 706-326-8546 jack297@bellsouth.net Vendor Coordinator Sue Jackson 706.326.4560 s.jackson297@gmail.com Registration Ed Porter 727-938-8190 Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. SE Region A Rally October 26-27-28, 2017 Lakepoint Resort Lodge 104 Old Hwy 165 Eufaula, AL 36072 GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION Page 21
Rally Pre-Registration Form Tentative Schedule Thursday Night Sit-Down Dinner -$6 each X = Dinner: Meat, 2-Sides, Roll, Dessert, Tea Meal Must Be Purchased With Rally Registration GWRRA Members $30 X = Non-Members $35 X =. 13-15 Year Olds $10 X = Kids Under 12 Free Does not include Pre-Registration Prize Tickets No pre-registration after October 15th, or refunds after October 1st, 2017 On-Site Registration $5 Higher First Timer Yes or No Vendor Day Passes Sold on Site $10, entitles you to trade show ONLY, Does not include any other rally activity. Pre-Registration Ticket & Rally Shirts 50 / 25-25 Strips 8 for $5 or 20 for $10 = Grand Prize Strips 8 for $5 or 20 for $10 = Polo Shirts - Circle size S, M, L, XL. $22 = Polo Shirts - Circle size XXL, XXXL, XXXXL. $25 = All Rally Polo Shirts Pre-Sold Upon Registration. (No shirt orders After October 1st) Limited Number of Shirts Sold at Rally Site. TOTAL ENCLOSED $ (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS & CIRCLE ITEMS THAT APPLY) Please Make Check or Money Order Payable to REGION A GWRRA MAIL TO: Ed Porter 5246 Moog Road. Holiday, FL 34690 Please enter your e-mail address: Rider: Co-Rider: Rider Age GWRRA# Co-Rider Age GWRRA# (Circle all that apply) Male, Female, 1-up, 2-up, Wing, Trike, Sidecar. Other Rider: Co-Rider: Rider Age GWRRA# Co-Rider Age GWRRA# (Circle all that apply) Male, Female, 1-up, 2-up, Wing, Trike, Sidecar. Other Street Address City State Zip Phone GWRRA Chapter Direct Miles to Rally I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA co-sponsoring organizations and any property owners for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of participation in this rally. I/we have read this waiver and acknowledge with signature(s) below. Rider s Signature Date Thursday 10-26-2017 Registration 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Vendors, Indoor Games, Ticket Sales Hospitality Suite, Seminars Ride the Poker Runs (4) Bingo Roaring Region Dinner $6 each (Meat, 2-Sides, Roll, Dessert, Tea) Best Costume Contest Friday 10-27-2017 Registration 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wear Your New or Old Region Rally Shirt On Friday. Vendors, Indoor Games, Ticket Sales Ride the Poker Runs (4) Bingo Couple of Year Selection Hospitality Suite, Seminars Ice Cream Social Talent Show Escorted Lighted Bike Parade ending at Sonic Drive-In Kicktire Saturday 10-28-2017 Registration 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Vendors, Indoor Games, Ticket Sales Hospitality Suite until 2:00 PM Ride the Poker Runs (4) Bingo Judging of Banners on Balconies Seminars, Bike Display in Vendor Area Best Dressed/Chapter Pride Chapter Challenge Closing Ceremonies 5:00 PM Co-Rider s Signature Date Page 22
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