Volume 9, Issue IV Newsletter Editor: David Shipp April, 2007 Texarkana s GWRRA Web Sight: www.texarkana-goldwing.com Chapter AR-T Meeting: When: Saturday, April 7, 2007 @ 10 AM Where: Gander Mountain-University Ave. North Side I-30 Frontage Road between Exit 218(Nash) & Exit 221(Richmond Rd.) We invite everyone interested in riding motorcycles with FRIENDS for FUN, SAFETY and KNOWLEDGE to join us and experience firsthand just what GWRRA and Chapter T has to offer you!!! Region H Director: Cliff & Donna Miller Oklahoma City, OK. hdirector@region-h.org Arkansas District Director: Dale & Carolyn Frieden Dardanelle, AR. dale1940@centurytel.net Chapter AR-T Staff: Chapter Director: Asst. Chapter Director: Chapter Treasurer: Chapter Educator: Ride Coordinator: Member Retention: Sunshine Couple: Webmaster: MAD Coordinator: James & Vivian Mount mount103@aol.com George & Ava Hensley g.h.hensley@valornet.com Dennis & Andi Roberts daroberts@texarkana-goldwing.com Gold Wing Road Riders Association Region H Chapter AR-T Twin City Tour Riders Review 1st. PLACE WINNERS 2006 Region H Rally Newsletter Competition Position is currently OPEN Joe & Jeanie Hadaway jhadaway@cableone.net Rob & Linda Gillingham barnesrob@sbcglobal.net Bill & Ester Newlin newbe55@aol.com Ted & Judy Messer ted@trmesser.com Butch Clark coastiebear007@yahoo.com Inside this issue: LA. District Rally Flier 2 Apr. and May. Calendars 3,4 From our Region Trainers 5 Classifieds 6 Current Bowling Schedule Info 7 PirateMania Rally Flier 8 From our District Directors 9 07 AR. District Rally Flier 10 Aluminum Can Drive Info 11 From our Chapter Newsletter Editor David Shipp It s All About The Ride Oh yea,,, and enjoying the little things once you get there! My schedule and work load here at Newsletter Central is so tremendous that it is difficult for us to shut down long enough to make very many weekend rides or events, but lucky for myself, as well as the entire newsletter staff, we have recently been blessed with the privilege of joining some of our other chapter members as they enjoyed themselves at a couple of rallies and throwing strikes at the bowling alley. This past month really kicked off the rally season, I guess, and although we have not gotten to attend every event on the menu, we did get to visit with a lot of friends up in Cabot on the 10th. They had a terrific turn out, even though they were forced to change their rally location from Cabot Junior High North(due to fire damage last summer) to the high school on the South side. But I must say that it was impressive that a good bit of funds that were accumulated that day are going toward helping the teachers and instructors replace personal teaching items that were lost in the fire and help them resume their task of educating their students to the best of their abilities. We wish everyone that was involved the very best and want to thank that wild bunch in Cabot for an enjoyable time. Then, on the 24th., several of us had the chance to ride down to Marshall for the 2007 Region H Rally. You couldn t ask for any better riding weather. Well, you could but you, more than likely, would never see it. It was great. Once we got registered and checked in, we got to meander around and see a lot of our distant friends that we don t get to cross paths with very often. I personally ran into Mr. Dale Brock who was executive Director last year out of the Phoenix, Arizona offices. I must say it was a pleasure getting to visit with him. For me, that is one of the main reasons for attending most of these rallies and scheduled events. No, I don t spend a lot of money, but I can still have fun and make it worth my while just visiting people. Some people say, Well, just what made this rally so different from any other rally? The only answer I have for that is simply, It all depends on how involved YOU get! The sight is chosen and certain events and vendors are offered to you,,, now, whether or not you choose to participate in these events or indulge your (Continued on page 2)
PAGE 2 (Continued from page 1) purchasing powers with the vendors is simply up to you. We rode down a few blocks and enjoyed some delicious burgers and fries at Jucy s Burgers on Hwy.80 just east of Hwy.59. Then, about the middle of the afternoon, we all loaded up and headed for home. Other than one small incident with Rob and Linda s bike heading out of town, our return trip up Hwy.43 thru Karnack, across Big Cypress Bayou, past Smithland and then thru Atlanta was just great. And everyone made it home safely. Then, just this past Tuesday night was another one of those nights that some of us just can t seem to get tired of. Whether it is throwing a gutter ball or throwing magnificent strikes and picking up unbelievable splits, the action is nonstop and always enjoyed by everyone in attendance. If you re not getting to make our bowling nights, you re really missing out on an action packed night out with friends that is filled with laughs all night long. It adds a whole new concept to the motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge! We are definitely some friends having fun but I m just not sure about the safety aspect, although we do attempt to keep the ball in our own lane and rolling toward the pins instead of toward other friends. And as far as the Knowledge part,,, if you can t learn game-winning bowling moves and benefit from some of the rules and tips that are passed along among us all, you should at least be able to enhance your knowledge through some of the most unbelievable gossip you ve ever heard. Hahaha!!! But seriously, we would like to see more members participate on this night out. It s intended for all of us, not a select few. Come on and just turn out all of the lights and lock the doors behind you when you leave the house and everything will probably still be there when you get back from bowling or riding with your friends. I just want to express to everyone, one more time, that whether we are discussing the newsletter or a supper ride or a scheduled organizational event, member involvement sets the scale and determines the successfulness of any endeavor. Simply stated; the more member input and involvement,,, the greater the success! Ol Brother Dave
PAGE 3 Happy Birthday Shelley Moore (27) 2007 April Happy Anniversary The Wingroves (17) The Kings (29) PLEASE FILL IN DATES OF IMPORTANCE TO YOU WE MAY HAVE MISSED! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AR-T Meeting Gander Mountain @ 10 a.m. Then Be Ready For Lunch Ride 8 EASTER SUNDAY 9 10 Let s go Bowling Holiday Bowl N. State Line 7:00pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5th. Annual Rider s Ed Weekend Morrilton, AR 29 30 Let s go Bowling Holiday Bowl N. State Line 7:00pm Louisiana District Rally WINGS OVER THE BAYOU Lafayette, Louisiana "Laissez le Bon Temps Rouler!" 5th. Annual Rider s Ed Weekend Morrilton, AR Go to http://www.argwrra.org For Event Information 25 26 27 28
PAGE 4 Happy Birthday Jerry Garrett (4) Jeanie Hadaway (8) Dale Wingrove (8) Kay King (27) 2007 May Happy Anniversary The Halls (1) The Hadaways (28) PLEASE FILL IN DATES OF IMPORTANCE TO YOU WE MAY HAVE MISSED! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 AR-T Meeting Gander Mountain @ 10 a.m. Then Be Ready For Lunch Ride 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MOTHERS DAY 14 15 16 17 18 19 Multi Purpose Events Center Wichita Falls, Texas For full details go to www.gwrra-tx.org/07rally So come dressed as your favorite movie/television star or character. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Chapter W Rally Blytheville, AR. 27 28 MEMORIAL DAY 29 30 31
PAGE 5 From our Region H Trainers Dale and Susan Wingrove BY THE BOOK By: Dale Wingrove Region H Trainer The By The Book articles are intended to help familiarize Volunteer Leaders and GWRRA Members with the guidelines, policies, procedures, and information contained in the GWRRA Officer s Guidebook. Any quotes or references to topics contained in our OGB should not be taken out of context. Please feel free to reprint these articles in Region, District and Chapter newsletters. In the February 2007 issue of Wing World Magazine Jim Hutchins introduced a new program, the Chapter of the Year Program. There are basic qualifications for chapters to qualify to be a Chapter of the year candidate. Most of these qualifications are in the OGB. The next few months we will let you know what those are. This month will be Websites on page D-8 of the OGB. I have listed below the basic Chapter Positions needed for qualification to the Chapter of the Year Program. There are many more very important positions listed on D-4 and D-5 of the OGB. Regardless of which positions you wish to adopt, the final goal is to have a well-organized and coordinated chapter where everyone shares the fun. When all Members have the opportunity to get involved, they become happy participants! It will take great skill to get all participants involved in the chapter. Maximize involvement, and you maximize participation! SOME CHAPTER POSITIONS CHAPTER DIRECTOR (CD) A. Serves as Staff Member to the DD B. Assumes organizational and advisory control of the chapter. C. Arranges for a place to hold chapter meetings and Staff Meetings. D. Appoints Members to serve as Staff. E. Correlates activities and programs through the Staff. F. Acts as an information link between Members and the district. G. Sees that a newsletter is sent to all interested participants, other CDs in the district, the DD, RD and the GWRRA International Headquarters in Phoenix at least every 30 days. H. Makes an annual report to the DD on activities, and an annual report on finances. ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTOR (ACD) A. Assists the CD in his effort to bring about a well-coordinated, fun, active, Chapter. B. Works with Staff Members. C. Assumes CDs duties in his absence. D. Becomes prepared to assume the Chapter Director position. CHAPTER EDUCATOR A. Promotes GWRRA s Rider Education Program to all chapter participants. B. Relays information to all chapter participants from District Educator. C. Submits monthly reports as required. (Continued on page 7)
PAGE 6 CLASSIFIED ADS Bikes, Parts and Accessories This Classified Ads section is provided for those members of Arkansas Chapter T of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association to post advertisements. Of course, anyone is welcomed to contact the advertiser to purchase what they have for sale. While Chapter T reserves the right to edit, reject, or remove any ad or photograph, it does not assume the obligation to do so. Chapter T does not verify or investigate the content of the ads nor the identity or veracity of the advertisers. Any relationship which may be deemed to have occurred as a result of the advertisements published, whether contractual or quasi-contractual, is and shall be solely by and between the advertiser/seller and the buyer or potential buyer. Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. and Arkansas Chapter T thereof are merely the media for the advertisements. They are not the advertisers. This disclaimer applies to and is for the benefit of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, its members, officers, directors, and staff. Gold Wing Road Riders Association, as used herein, includes all levels of the Association; international, national, regional, district, and the local chapter. Chapter T, as used herein, includes all members, officers and staff of the chapter. FOR SALE: 2002 Gold Wing with a Champion conversion that is two years old. The bike has 21,000 miles and is loaded with CD changer, CB radio, Cell phone interface, spoiler with blinking break lights, rear compartment skirts with lighted rails and lots of chrome. Two Arai Helmets that match the bike. New cover. A fantastic trike. I m asking $25,500 Contact: Joe Lovelace at 870-772-6846 in Texarkana, AR. FOR SALE: 1996, GL1500 SE Limited, Pearl White with MotoTrike conversion, 56K. 1996 Wing Ding Best of Show-Trike Division. Simply entirely too many extras to list here. It is loaded out. Trike cover, 2 helmets, and always garage kept. Definitely a must see in Ft Smith, Arkansas. We re asking $17,500, Contact: John Malone at 479-414-6673, or email him at jmalone096-ride@yahoo.com. 11" Chapter "T" logo Heat Transfer $9.00 each which includes professional application on your item 3 1/2" Chapter "T" logo Heat Transfer $2.00 each which includes professional application on your item Contact: Chapter Treasurers FOR SALE: Two Zeus 508W Modular Helmets for sale. They are new, solid white, size: L & XL. The price is $80.00 each. Contact: Ricky or Kay King at 870-722- 2954 or e-mail @ goldwingriderrickyking@yahoo.com. FOR SALE: 04 Honda Shadow 750R with Cobra duel exhaust, Saddle bags, windshield. 3070 miles. This is one clean cruiser. Asking $5700.00 Contact: The Mounts at 903-223-7004 FOR SALE: Chrome bumper made by Suburban Mfg. that is in excellent condition w/ diamond shaped lights. Sells new for over $600, but I m asking only $400. Call: Don Savage at 870-820-2813 or e-mail:docsavage300 @yahoo.com FOR SALE: I have a 23 cubic foot DART trailer with chrome wheels, Arkansas Lifetime License, wired and ready to go. Has only been on three long distance rides. I m asking $1800 or Best Offer. Call: Danny Knight at 870-773-4954 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4pm-10pm Fri: 4pm-11pm Sat: 11:30am-11pm Sun: 11am-10pm Specializing in Hearty Steaks & Award Winning Ribs LA District Rally: April12th.-14th. at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Lafayette, LA. Upcoming Events and Rallies... Chapter AR-T Annual Rally: PIRATE MANIA, April 28th.at the USW Union Hall in Ashdown, AR 4002 St. Michael Drive - Texarkana, Tx. (just off Richmond Road & Interstate 30) 903.223.8444 1 hr. Call Ahead Reservations Available AR District Rally: May 10th.-12th. at the Velda Rose Resort Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, AR. Riders Ed Weekend: April 20-22nd. at the U. A. Community College in Morrilton, AR. TX District Rally: May 17th.-19th. at the Multi-Purpose Event Center in Wichita Falls, TX.
PAGE 7 McKINNON HONDA 3905 New Boston Rd Texarkana, TX (903) 831-5500 Tuesday - Friday 8:30-6:00 Saturday 8:30-2:00 IF YOU D LIKE A CHALLENGE WITH YOUR FUN,,,THEN YOU NEED TO BE B O W L I N G with CHAPTER T!!! PLACE: Holiday Bowl 3408 N. Stateline Texarkana, AR TIME: 7:00 pm DATE: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 COST:..$1.00 a game if 6 people to lane $1.50 a game if 5 people to a lane.$2.00 a game if 4 people to a lane SHOES: $2.50 Be on the lookout for more Off-Bike Gaming activities in the future with Chapter AR-T For those times when we can t ride... Dates and times to be announced Come bowl with your friends and have lots of fun with lots of laughs! These are 2006 prices. We will notify everyone if any changes ASAP! (Continued from page 5) Chapter Positions... cont d SECRETARY TREASURER (Can not be related to CD or Assistant CD) A. Makes notes on items requiring follow up for the CD in meetings and Staff Meetings. B. Keeps a record of finances and make available to all interested parties at all chapter meetings. C. Writes checks for expenses at the direction of the CD D. Assists CD in establishing prudent, reasonable, and fair fiscal policies. E. Submits Annual Financial Report to District Director by December 31st upon review of chapter Director. MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/RECRUITING AND RETENTION A. Reviews & utilizes computer printouts to remind Members of their expiration dates and identify new members who have not attended a meeting. B. Makes visitors, guests and new Members feel welcome and AT HOME. C. Encourages members to recruit others to join the association. D. Submits news items to local newspapers to publicize chapter events. E. Works with selection of Couple of the Year. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." T-E-A-M: Together Everyone Accomplishes More
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PAGE 9 From our District Directors... Dale and Carolyn Frieden The riding and rally season has arrived and we will be going to the Region Rally in Marshall, TX this weekend. From here on out it will be non-stop until fall rolls around. It arrived just in time as we were going stir crazy with nowhere to go and have fun with our GWRRA friends. Our Arkansas District Rally in Hot Springs is just around the corner. If you haven t sent in your registration and made your reservations at the Velda Rose you need to do so soon, and get your name in the bucket, for the $250 preregistration drawing. The registration form is located on the home page of the District website www.argwrra.org and when calling the Velda Rose for reservations be sure to mention you are with GWRRA or you will be told there are no rooms available as we have all rooms blocked for the rally. We have negotiated a great rate for you of $58 per night, so take advantage of it and make your reservations while there are rooms still available and come out and enjoy the rally with your friends and extended GWRRA Our Goals: Train our members to reduce risk. Improve motorcycling image. To increase motorist awareness Our Motto: Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge family. Also, in the coming few weeks, don t forget the other rallies and activities that have been planned for your enjoyment and training. Chapter E in Hot Springs (Mar 31 st ), LA District Rally in Lafayette, LA (Apr 12 th 14 th ), AR District Rider Ed Weekend in Morrilton (Apr 20 th Apr 22 nd ) and Chapter T in Texarkana (Apr 28 th ). Remember, all roads in Arkansas run in both directions. Support the other Chapters by attending their rallies and monthly gatherings and they will support you. You will have lots of fun and a great ride for the day. We also would like to announce our recent District Staff changes. Ken & Rhonda Holmes are our new District Treasurers and Bill & Belinda Shryock are serving as our District Webmasters. The next time you see them, let them know you appreciate them going the extra mile to serve the members of Arkansas. Until next time, ride safe and Ride With Pride. Dale & Carolyn Fifth Annual Riders Ed Weekend April 20-22,2007 UACC-MORRILTON, AR
PAGE 10 For reservations and complete details, go to... http://www.arkansasgwrra.homestead.com
PAGE 11 CANS! Aluminum Recycling Facts: CANS! 1. A used aluminum can is recycled and back on the grocery shelf as a new can, in as little as 60 days. That's closed loop recycling at its finest! 2. Used aluminum beverage cans are the most recycled item in the U.S., but other types of aluminum, such as siding, gutters, car components, storm window frames, and lawn furniture can also be recycled. 3. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours -- or the equivalent of a half a gallon of gasoline. 4. More aluminum goes into beverage cans than any other product. 5. Once an aluminum can is recycled, it can be part of a new can within six weeks. 6. Because so many of them are recycled, aluminum cans account for less than 1% of the total U.S. waste stream, according to EPA estimates. 7. An aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can 500 years from now! 8. There is no limit to the amount of times an aluminum can can be recycled. 9. We use over 80,000,000,000 aluminum soda cans every year. 10. At one time, aluminum was more valuable than gold! REMEMBER!!! Anyone can participate in our Aluminum Can Collection Program. We extend this offer to our members as well as all their friends and relatives. We also invite all of our sponsors to help in this drive. There is no cost and our chapter gains operating funds. 11. A 60-watt light bulb can be run for over a day on the amount of energy saved by recycling 1 pound of steel. In one year in the United States, the recycling of steel saves enough energy to heat and light 18,000,000 homes! PLEASE KEEP OUR ALUMINUM RECYCLING PROGRAM IN MIND! CHAPTER AR-T s ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE Help turn unwanted landfill waste into useful chapter operating funds!. and RECYCLING doesn t even hurt! Then, either bring them to the meetings or contact your Newsletter Editor, David Shipp to arrange getting them to him. Everyone has drink cans around the house. Follow these guides to eliminate bugs and with virtually no effort on your part, be an active member in supporting your chapter by helping supply operations and newsletter funds! Chapter T s staff position of Chapter Safety Educator is still open to willing and committed volunteer members!
Chapter AR-T David Shipp Newsletter Editor 6802 Richmond Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503 TO: G.W.R.R.A. GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION GWRRA Arkansas Chapter Meetings Schedule Chapter A - Little Rock Frontier Diner 3rd Saturday @ 8 AM Chapter B - Springdale Fire Mountain Restaurant 2nd Saturday @ 11:00 AM Chapter C - Cabot Sawbucks 1st Saturday @ 4 PM Chapter D - Jonesboro Western Sizzlin 1st Sunday @ 1:30 PM Chapter E - Hot Springs Hester s Rest.& Travel Lodge 4th Saturday @ 9:00 AM G.W.R.R.A. Arkansas District Chapter F - Warren Western Sizzlin -Monticello 3rd Saturday @ 5:00 PM Chapter H - Batesville Western Sizzlin 2nd Saturday@1PM Chapter I - Stuttgart Western Sizzlin 2nd Saturday @ 11:00 AM Chapter J - Russellville Western Sizzlin 1st Saturday @ 12 Noon Chapter L - Conway Annie s Restaurant 3rd Saturday @ 5:00 PM Chapter P - Mt. Home Ramada Inn 3rd Saturday @ 12 Noon Chapter R - Van Buren Western Sizzlin 4th Saturday @ 1:00 PM Chapter W - Blytheville Grecian Steak House 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30 PM Chapter X - Clarksville Western Sizzlin 4th Saturday @ 5:00 PM per 07/02/22