Find us on the web: www.gwrra-iowa.com Tom & Sue Wright District Directors 484 Ida Drive Marion, IA 52302 319-431-4077 gwrrawright@mediacombb.net John & Yvette Moravec Lonnie & Diane Borseth Assistant District Directors District Educators 319-533-8548 after 5 pm 319-631-8680 iamoravecfam@yahoo.com borseth2wings@gmail.com Roxanne Oder & Roger Munson Nicki & Gary Kuehnast Membership Enhancement Coordinators District Newsletter Editors 515-890-0026 Roxy ~ District Trainer newsgnkueh@ncn.net Roger ~ Trainer 563-568-1815 Gary & Nicki Kuehnast Marilyn & Bill Eggers District Couple of the Year Special Projects Coordinators 2016 2017 515-832-6677 wmeggs68@hotmail.com Team Linda Huppenbauer Treasurer Sue Wright Webmaster Johnnie Mohr District Individual of the Year 2016 2017
Tom & Sue Wright District Directors TEAM IOWA Good Morning everyone, well the Iowa District Rally is less than a month away and I hope everyone is registered or will be registering soon so we can get an accurate count for Dinner on Saturday evening. If you haven t let us know if you are planning on the Thursday evening ride to Sun and Fun in Iowa City or the morning ride to Deans Destination Power Sports in Oelwein please do so we can get a count for both. These are both led rides we need a count so each destination has an idea how much food will be needed so no one goes hungry. We do have some things up our sleeve for the Rally that no one knows about and you won t want to miss out on so come prepared for surprises. Remember the more you participate in GWRRA the more fun you will have. Thanks for all you do and hope to see you all at the Rally September 29 th and 30 th. You won t be disappointed. Tom & Sue Wright Iowa District Directors
TEAM IOWA John & Yvette Moravec Assistant District Directors Hello everyone, The kids are heading back to school. The temps are starting to come down, and the days are getting shorter. A couple of weeks ago we went to the region rally - the last one. We had a great time and got to see some friends we hadn't seen in a while. It won't be long and we'll have our own Iowa rally. Again, we'll get to see some friends we hadn't seen in a while. I just want to mention something that crossed my mind. This organization allows us to get together with friends. Friends that we've know for some time, and some for the first time. It's an incredible chance to get together with people that share our love for motorcycling. The neighbor and I had a chance to talk, and he made me realize that we are gone a LOT. A ride here, a rally there, but the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of our busy schedules and just relax and spend time away from the phone, TV, and anything else in our lives that keep us from being close to each other. Don't take it for granted, and get away every chance you can. Although the region is going away, the friendships don't have to. But it will take a little more to keep those friends close - pick up the phone and go for a ride! As mentioned, our Iowa rally is coming up, at the end of September. It's always a good time! So what are you going to do to make this rally a memorable one? Cheer on your couple or individual of the year? How about go for a ride on Thursday or Friday. Light or bike show? How about a chapter challenge - does your chapter have what it takes to meet the "challenge"? Well we'll see about that! Bring your game face, start that trash talking, and come ready to do battle. Hopefully, you're planning on coming to show Tom and Sue Wright how much we've appreciated what they've done as our District Directors. Sometimes we forget to thank the people that make things go. They spend a lot of time preparing for this event, to make it a great rally for you. When you see them there make sure you let them know how you appreciate what they've done. Finally, I wanted to say thank you to all who participated with the Ronald McDonald house. Not just the one in Iowa City, but to those in other parts of the state that made their RMH a recipient of the GWRRA family. I am very proud of our organization and how we support the local communities and charities. You are good people and I'm proud to call you my friend. Now let's ride, John & Yvette Moravec GWRRA - Iowa
TEAM IOWA Roxanne Oder & Roger Munson Membership Enhancement Coordinators It is so sad that summer is coming to an end! We enjoy every minute we can spend with all of you, even though our time has been more limited this year due to work schedules. Just a reminder that all Individuals of the Year and Couples of the Year will be escorted on Friday at the District Rally. If you can, please be there for the opening ceremonies at 2, because everything for you rolls out right after that. Hopefully, your Chapter Directors can be in attendance to escort you around 3:30. Attaching pictures of our wonderful 2017 IOY's and COY's Individuals of the Year; Tim Pherigo from Chapter A and James Fleming from Chapter I. This year's Couples of the Year are the following: Duayne Johnson and Rhonda Johann Cook of Chapter A, Jim and Leslie Rainbolt of Chapter E, Harry and Vickie Johnson of Chapter F, Steve and Michele Lensing of Chapter I, Rich and Donna Wesolowski of Chapter O, and Roger and Marilyn Vansickel of Chapter W. We are excited to see you all at the upcoming rally! Roxy & Chief
TEAM IOWA Roxanne Oder & Roger Munson Membership Enhancement Coordinators 2017 Couples of the Year. This year s Couples of the year are the following: Chapter A Duayne Johnson & Rhonda Johann Cook Chapter E Jim & Leslie Rainbolt Chapter F Harry & Vickie Johnson Chapter I Steve & Michele Lensing Chapter O Rich & Donna Wesolowski Chapter W Roger & Marilyn Vansickel 2017 Individuals of the Year. This year s Individuals of the year are the following: Chapter A Tim Pherigo Chapter I James Fleming
TEAM IOWA Lonnie & Diane Borseth District Educators Change is coming, as I m sure most of you have heard by now, some changes will be forthcoming after the 1 st of the year in GWRRA. Lots of rumors so let s wait till all the dust settles and let s see what s planned. Been a busy few weeks leading up to Caleb & Heather s wedding, lots of fun watching them plan and helping when & where needed. It s going to be a beautiful wedding. The wedding takes place the first part of the month and the Iowa District Rally takes place the end of the month with lots to do in between. Please plan to attend, Tom & Sue & the District team have been working hard to make this Rally fun for everyone. We have the list of donors for the blood drive all set up but if you didn t get on the list, there are still a few walk-in time slots so just find Diane or myself & we ll get you directed in the right direction. Please read the 2 links I ve provided this month, one will inform you how to get ready to donate & the other will explain Diane s comment about being a HERO Please read it. You can save someone s life!!! Iowa District Rally Blood Drive A tribute to the memory of Doug Boemecke for all he did for Rider Ed in the GWRRA Iowa District. Doug was the Senior District Educator for the Iowa District
Blood is like a parachute...if it s not there when you need it, it s too late The 2nd Link below explains Diane s comment about being a HERO Please read it. http://www.bloodcenter.org/about-us/donor-profiles/marek.aspx
2017 RONALD McDONALD TAB RIDE August 6, 2017 A fun day for the Chapters of the Iowa District at the Ronald McDonald house We had 73 in attendance $1792.20 in cash donations 61 Toys 1,130 pounds of Pop Tabs 2 1/2 large bins of toiletries
Plan on attending the IOWA DISTRICT RALLY September 29th & 30th 2017 and join in on the FUN Plan on attending the IOWA DISTRICT RALLY next September 2017 and join in on the FUN
BIKE TRIKE LIGHT SHOW At this year s 2017 Iowa District Rally we will be having a Bike, Trike, and Light Show. We will be presenting for each of these classes. Bike Show All Nongold Wing Bikes Classics will consist of GL1000, 1100, 1200 All1500 Bike All 1500 Trike ALL 1800 Bike ALL 1800 Trike All Trailers will have one Class People Choice Award Light Show All Bikes All Trikes So let s get those bikes, trikes and trailers all shined up and let s have an show.
Sponsors of Team Iowa Thank you for being a Sponsor
Sponsors of Team Iowa Thank you for being a Sponsor
Sponsors of Team Iowa Thank you for being a Sponsor
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September 2017 District Calendar of Gatherings & Events 1 Wing Ding GWRRA National Goldwing Rally to be held in Grapevine, Texas 2 Wing Ding GWRRA National Goldwing Rally to be held in Grapevine, Texas 5 F Ice Cream Ride, Tuesday, September 5 @ Jon s Ice Cream 231 W. Marengo Rd. Tiffin Meet 5:45 pm @Marion Walmart 7 F Coffee & RIDE, Thursday, September 7 @ Scooter s 2300 Edgewood Rd. NE Meet at 9:30am 9 A Monthly Gathering ~ The Machine Shed ~ 11151 Hickman Road ~ Urbandale,IA ~ Breakfast @ 8 am, Meeting @ 8:30 ride after the meeting to the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana, IA 9 E Monthly Gathering ~ Ogo's ~ Keokuk, IA ~ Dinner @ 5:30 pm ~ Meeting @ 6:30 pm 9 O Monthly Gathering ~ The Machine Shed ~ 7250 Northwest Blvd ~ Davenport,IA ~ Breakfast @8 am ~ Meeting @ 9 am 9 W Monthly Gathering ~ Meet at Community ~Fort Dodge~Breakfast 8am Meeting @ 9am Ride to Clay County Fair 12 F Dinner & RIDE, Tues., September 12 @ 5:30 p.m. Baxa s Sutliff Tavern 5546 130 St. NE Lisbon 14 A Dinner ride 6:30 pm to The Checkerboard Restaurant in Pleasantville (108 E Monroe St). Dinner rides meet at Southridge Mall near Sears (SE 14th St. and Army Post Rd 16 F Monthly Gathering ~ Monthly Gathering + RIDE @ 8:30 a.m. HyVee Oakland (breakfast at 8:00 a.m. 17 D 20 F 20 H Monthly Gathering ~ Village Court Family Restaurant ~ 687 South Taft ~ Mason City, IA ~ 6 pm Meal/Meeting to follow Ice Cream Ride: Wednesday, September 20 @ Kava House 122 2nd St. SW Swisher Meet at Marion Walmart @ 5:45pm 24 I Chapter IA-I annual Western Home event in Cedar Falls from 2:00pm - 4:00pm 24 I Monthly Gathering ~ Junie's ~ 100 Plaza Drive ~ Elk Run Heights ~ Eat @ 5:30 pm, Meeting @ 6 pm ~319-833-8021 28 A Dinner ride 6:30pm The Rusty Duck in Dexter (723 Marshall St). Dinner rides for the second half of the year meet at Southridge Mall near Sears (SE 14thSt. and Army Post Rd) 29 30 Monthly Gathering ~ Hotel Ottumwa ~ 107 East 2nd St ~ Ottumwa, IA ~ Keokuk Room ~ 6 pm dinner, meeting to follow District The IA District Rally will be in Cedar Rapids at McGrath Powersports ~ For more details visit the website www.gwrraiowa.com District The IA District Rally will be in Cedar Rapids at McGrath Powersports ~ For more details visit the website www.gwrraiowa.com
October 2017 District Calendar of Gatherings & Events 2 F Coffee 9:30am @ Brewed Awakenings 1271 1st Ave. SE 7 A Monthly Gathering Breakfast at the Machine Shed in Urbandale (11151 Hickman Rd). Meeting start time is 8:30AM. You may come early to eat breakfast before the meeting (open at 6AM). There will be a ride after the meeting to Deb's Lake View Restaurant in Stanton, IA (2780 Viking Lake Rd) 8 F EVENT: Sunday, October 8 WINGtoberfest at Sayers 10 F Meet & Eat: Tuesday, October 10 @ Brogran s Bar & Restaurant 806 1st St. Palo Order @ 6:30 pm 12 A Dinner ride 6:30pm to Winn's Pizza and Steakhouse in Norwalk (1611 Sunset Dr #500) meet at Southridge Mall near Sears (SE 14th St. and Army Post Rd.) 14 E Monthly Gathering ~ Ogo's ~ Keokuk, IA ~ Dinner @ 5:30 pm ~ Meeting @ 6:30 pm 14 & 15 F & I Overnight Fall Leaf RIDE ~ Chapter F and I ~ October 14 & 15 14 O Monthly Gathering ~ The Machine Shed ~ 7250 Northwest Blvd ~ Davenport,IA ~ Breakfast @8 am ~ Meeting @ 9 am 14 W Monthly Gathering ~ Community~ Fort Dodge~ Breakfast 8:00 am~meeting 9:00 am 18 H Monthly Gathering ~ Hotel Ottumwa ~ 107 East 2nd St ~ Ottumwa, IA ~ Keokuk Room ~ 6 pm dinner, meeting to follow 21 F Monthly Gathering Saturday, October 21@ 8:30 a.m. HyVee Oakland (breakfast at 8 a.m.) 21 I Chili Dump continue to watch for details 22 D Monthly Gathering ~ Village Court Family Restaurant ~ 687 South Taft ~ Mason City, IA ~ 6 pm Meal/Meeting to follow 24 F Meet & Eat, Tuesday, October 24 @ Bandanas BBQ 3707 1st Ave. SE Order @ 6:30pm 28 A Halloween Party ~ More info to come 29 I Monthly Gathering ~ Junie's ~ 100 Plaza Drive ~ Elk Run Heights ~ Eat @ 5:30 pm, Meeting @ 6 pm ~319-833-8021