GWRRA Texas Chapter P meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at Spring Creek BBQ in Granbury @ 7:00pm November 2009 From the Director Chapter participants and friends; Well it didn t take long for the fall season to set in. What ever happened to global warming? Opp s don't get me started. Turns out we just got through one of the wettest Octobers on record. So what does winter have in store for us? Cold insect killing temperatures I hope! But lets not get ahead of ourselves just yet! Fall is an awesome time to get out and ride, as clean, clear blue skies offer opportunities to get out and enjoy the scenery before the trees drop their leaves. Many riders opt for a ride to Arkansas for this fall fix. Highly recommended, It s a terrific ride, as leaves are peaking now, however our area offers many nice roads and scenery without traveling too far from home. I hope you make some time to get out and enjoy the view! One more thing... Naturally, this time of the year we tend to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Theresa and I are thankful for you our friends and family for your on going support and encouragement throughout the year! We are all truly blessed! Jeff Mew Chapter Director GWRRA TX-P I'm a leg man! Contents Front page...director statement Page 2 Education page Page 3 Chapter Life Page 4 Page 5 Page 6. Sponsor Honda West Page 7. Classifieds Page 8. Coming Events/ Tx Staff Page 9. Puzzle Fun Page 10 Sponsors
Hear ye Hear ye; Read all about it! New Chapter Educator Revealed! I am pleased to announce Brian Handleson will assume the duties as Chapter Educator. Brian has been an active member of Chapter P and I am excited for him and welcome him as an officer to the staff. Brian has met the requirements and has been approved on the District Level to assist and educate GWRRA members through rider education to enhance our riding enjoyment. Safety Education is the staple of GWRRA and I am confident Brian will put forth his best effort to educate the membership through safety, and enable us to learn, improve and maintain our riding skills. Brian's responsibilities are to you the membership, to promote the Riders Education Program (REP), and promote safety through education. He will contribute articles for the newsletter, and speak at the monthly chapter gathering. Brian has been a licensed motorcycle operator for over 20 years and currently rides a 1200 with a sidecar for Carol. Please congratulate & thank him on his new appointment. 2 RIDE CAPTIANS NEEDED Want to contribute to your chapter? Lead a ride! Do you have a destination you would like to share with the group? Let us know and we will post it on the calendar for you! You don't have to ride alone! The biggest challenge is keeping Carol on the ground while making left turns! Is time running out on your GWRRA membership! Don t be a turkey..by letting your membership expire! Be an early bird and renew today! www.gwrra.org
Chapter Life 3 Feed the Hungry One of the needs facing our community is the lack of food for the less fortunate. Can you imagine going hungry on Thanksgiving? No pumpkin pie? How about giving up a days worth of food to feed another? Would you? GWRRA Chapter P has once again teamed up with the local food pantry to help provide Thanksgiving meals for families in our community who wouldn't otherwise have one. Through your participation of the 50/50 drawing in both October and November, the Chapter will match 50% of the total. Help feed the hungry in our community. Participate, give with a joyful heart, and be thankful! Sonic Challenge The annual Trike & Bike challenge ended in a draw As just as many cars, bikes and trikes showed up on a very cool fall evening at the Sonic in Cresson. The Chapter paid for coffee and lattés for all who showed up. Thanks to Sonic for hosting us again this year and we look forward to returning again in the Spring. Mid Week Ride Trubon Wheeler led a scenic 6 county, 250 mile ride with 3 trikes and two bikes for those of us fortunate to ride during the week! I suggest taking a map with you. He can get you lost! Thanks Trubon! The sun came out as I pulled into the garage! Give us this day our daily bread Just Perfect were the only words to describe two rides on two fall Saturdays in October. Oct 17th Paul led the ride to Clifton for their annual fall festival. Once again, Trubon led the ride home through back roads and twisties. Without a map the others were lost!...not really. I just have to sit down! Paper, rock, scissors to see who leads the ride home!
Chapter Life cont. 4 Robert Adair led a ride to the World Championship BBQ Cook-off & Challenge in Meridian on yet another perfect day for riding! 12 bikes took in this awesome event. What a treat! Literally, If you have never attended one of these events, I suggest packing your mini wipes. You won t be able to sample all the delicious food without blowing a gut! So much fun! Go ahead and count me in for next year Robert. I will be prepared to eat, and eat, and eat some more! You can check out the Chapter P website at www.wingsofgranbury.org Clear blue skies and cool morning temps allowed riders to leather up!! Presentation added to the flavor of the competition at the BBQ cook off! The Texas District Mid Winter Round Up is just around the corner, January 9th in Killeen to be exact. This is not only the District Staff meeting for all Chapter Officers and their staffs, but is actually open to any member who is interested in learning what GWRRA is all about. The Selection for the 2010 Texas District Couple Of The Year will be the Main Event on Saturday evening. Learn more at www.gwrra-tx.org Support your GWRRA Chapter Wear your colors! Buy a shirt and show your pride. Wear your shirt or vest to the monthly Chapter gathering and receive Your non alcoholic drinks free Compliments of our host SPRING CREEK BBQ!
Members New Toys 5 5 George Wilson gave up his black 1500 for that of an 09 Gray 1800. Congrats! Better get Janet some armrests! Also Victor Barrera purchased a new 1800 as well. He has wasted no time breaking it in as he is thoroughly enjoying his new ride. Looking Ahead its time to start looking at next years rally schedule. The Region H Rally March 25-27th concludes its stay in Marshall with another location to be determined in 2011. Marshall has provided an ideal location and has been a terrific host city. Make your reservations now and support our Region Rally! The Texas District Rally will be in Killeen this year. The Military Themed event will be held at the Shilo Hotel and Conference Center May 6th-8th. This central location is ideal for all GWRRA members to attend. Rooms are quickly filling so call to secure your stay! 1-800-222-2244 Don t forget to ask for the GWRRA rate! Thank you for supporting our sponsors, as they continue to support GWRRA Chapter P
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Classifieds 7 Wanted Attendees for your monthly Chapter gathering!! to benefit the local food bank. Chapter P will match 50% of contribution from 50/50 drawing in October & November to help purchase food for local families to share Thanksgiving dinner. Please support our efforts! Thank you! 1999 Honda Gold Wing 50 th Anniversary Edition $17,775.00 Excellent condition, pearl white with light grey/silver California Side Car Trike After market extended windshield; Added chrome; extra pockets and cubby holes; drink holders; wind deflectors; Two matching white helmets with speaker system; CB; AM/FM radio; cassette player; digital clock; and more. Two bike covers. Battery charging system, second owner garage kept. Only 36k miles. Contact Tina at ttaylor_66@ yahoo.com for more information AMAZING Thunderbolt Polish SHINES CLEANS Contact Paul Lustenhouwer woodbarn@windstream.net Are you currently active in The Riders Education Program? Are you committed to riding safely? Then enroll in the R.E.P. Demonstrate, and show your fellow riders you care and you qualify for Level I. Complete an advanced riders course and become Level II. Complete a CPR, First aid course and become a Level III. Stay accident free and meet the requirements for Level IIII. Be proud of being a Master Tour Rider! See Chapter Ed. HELP WANTED Your Chapter needs volunteers! These positions don't pay $$ but are rewarding and provides you a way to contribute to the success of your local chapter! Road Captains, Assistants, Scrapbook maker... Contact Jeff for details. We can t do it all!. Sponsors welcome!! Spend a small amount of your advertising dollar with us! A full page ad runs $150.00 Half page $100.00 and business card $60.00 a year. Includes link to your business on the website. Contact a staff member for more details. Did you order a GWRRA shirt? If so you can pay for them at the next Chapter Gathering! $16.00 each. Please make checks payable to GWRRA Chapter P. ITEMS NEEDED- to give away at monthly chapter gatherings and bowling challenge. Items greatly appreciated! Thank you! Live to Ride, Ride to Live,..please.. Wear a helmet!
We want to see you at an upcoming event! 8 November 12th... monthly Chapter Gathering December 12th...GWRRA Toy Run January 9th...Mid Winter Round Up-Killeen February...N. Texas Chapter Bowing Challenge March 23-27th..Region H Rally in Marshall You can find more information on these and other events by checking out the Texas District website at www.gwrra-tx.org DISTRICT STAFF Ken & Barbie Peterson District Directors 817-293-4667 TexasDD@gwrra-tx.org Lynn Heene District Trainer 512-288-4152home 512-694-3064 cell TxTrainer@gwrra-tx.org Mark Heene District Webmaster 512-694-3063 cell webmaster@gwrra-tx.org Michael & Suzanne Elrod District Educators 281-987-3302 TXED@gwrra-tx.org Collen Campbell Assistant District Educator 713-907-8700 cell AsstED@gwrra-tx.org Fred & Mandy Mew Assistant District Directors 972-425-3077 TexasADD@gwrra-tx.org Carolyn Barton Membership Enhancement Division 254-578-3353 home 903-879-4188 cell txmedac@gwrra-tx.org Donna Holley Asst. Membership Enhancement Division 940-231-4026 cell asstmec@gwrra-tx.org Pamela Meyer Treasurer, Newsletter Editor & Patch Diva 281-578-8371 home 713-823-4053 cell treasurer@gwrra-tx.org Don & Linda Holley Texas District Couple of the Year 2009 Vendor Coordinators 940-390-0873 TXCoy@gwrra-tx.org Texas District Website www.gwrra-tx.org
Autumn 9 Find and circle all of the Autumn words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message - an Albert Camus quotation. ACORN EQUINOX NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER APPLE FALL OCTOBER SHORTER DAYS BIRD MIGRATION FARMING ORANGE LEAVES SQUASH BLOWING LEAVES FEAST PIE THANKSGIVING BLUSTERY DAY FROST PUNPKIN SWEET POTATOES CANNING HALLOWEEN RAKE TURKEY CHESTNUTS HARVEST RED LEAVES WINDY CHILLY HAYSTACK SCARECROW YELLOW LEAVES COLD HICKORY NUTS SCHOOL CROPS LONGER NIGHTS SEASON Last months solution was.bobbing for apples