GWRRA CHAPTER FL2-F, GULF COAST WINGS PUNTA GORDA, FL FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE Jan 1, 2018 Amigo s 12-13-17 Bo Davids 12-2-17 Homers 12-6-17
Sunset Grill 12-30-17 Solomon s Castle 12-20-17 Michellis 12-27-17 Jacuranda Hotel 12-20-17
Thank You Robert Great Pics! A WORD FROM YOUR DIRECTORS WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GO AND HAVE THIS MUCH FUN?? We wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Take a look at some of the pics above.. these were all taken just during the month of December Wow! We did a lota stuff. What a great time we had last Saturday when Chapter FL2-A West Palm came up and had lunch with us at Sunset Grill. Thanks so much for coming up, guys. This is what GWRRA is all about. All of the things we are doing are the results of the efforts of our great Chapter Team. These folks do a ton of work so you guys get to have the fun. Thanks to Don Irgens, our Treasurer, Brad Mohr, our Membership Enhancement Officer, Dave Beuker, our Ride Coordinator and ACD. Be sure to give them a word of thanks when you see them. They deserve it! Good work everyon on the new ride line up proceedures. AS a reminder here is how it goes. The groups will go from left to right so the first bike will be Group one, the second bike to the right will be Group 2, etc. Simply line up behind the leaders. Each Group should have no more than 7 bikes. The Trikes should be in the right track and there should be a two wheeler between the Trikes, if possible. If you see you are in a group that has too many riders then move to the other group and reposition yourself accordingly.
DAVE & JAN BEUKER A.C.D. AND RIDE COORDINATOR Unfortunately, we did not hear from Dave in time for the newsletter But I am pretty sure that he would love to have your input for ride ideas in the upcoming season. For those of you who are Road Captains or would like to become Road Captains please see Dave. We need Ride Leaders and Tail Gunners. PICNIC RIDE SCHEDULED FOR 1-3-17 IS POSTPONED- DON T BRING A LUNCH Our picnic ride to Oscar Scherer State Park that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 3 will be temporarily postponed due to weather. This State Parks offers very little in the way of shelter or concessions to support our picnic should the weather turn a little nasty. The weather forecast shows that it is supposed to be about 60 degrees with a good possibility of rain. We will go to Nicholoa s Family Restaurant in Wauchula instead (weather permitting). This destination is subject to change if the Ride Leaders want to go somewhere else so come prepared to go for a regular ride instead of a picnic run.
FL2-F INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR BRAD MOHR MEC CORNER LOTS OF FUN COMING UP IN JANUARY It s 2018 and time to start a new year of riding and socializing with people just like us who would rather be on a bike instead of in front of a 70 widescreen. We re riding to Oscar Scherer State Park near Venice on our 3 January Picnic Ride. It will be $4 a bike for admission. I will hand out park brochures prior to the ride. Be prepared to bring your own grub, do a little relaxing at the lake and maybe taking a nature walk. We also are starting our monthly FL2-F Bowl-a-Rama at Bowland in Port Charlotte on the 3 rd Sunday, 21 JAN from 2:00 5:00pm. At $7 for shoes and all you can bowl in three hours, you can t beat it. There will be prizes and good fun. Need a headcount to reserve enough lanes so RSVP!! FL2-F Monthly Pizza Night is also being planned more to come. This month we also have our 2-nighter St. Augustine Trip, 17-19 JAN. We ll be staying at the Days Inn Old Town, 1300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Rates are $67 per night with a GWRRA Discount Code: 1000008705 and a call to (904) 342-3518. This will be a fun trip, a good route, great food and some history thrown in for a little culture as well. I have St. Augustine Sightseeing Guides but only ask for one if you re going please. And don t forget that we are having our Chapter Gathering on the second Saturday in January 13 JAN. Make sure you have your blue Rider Rewards coupons for the monthly drawing! PLEASE HELP RECRUIT SEE ME FOR MAGAZINES AND BIKE TAGS. And finally, gear is available so fill out your order forms and get them back to me. I just placed my second order and expect 2 week turnarounds. A couple of us will be going to the GWRRA Florida District Conference on 6/7 JAN. If anyone has anything they would like me or Glen to bring up at the conference, just let us know. Brad Mohr, FL2-F MEC, 571 527-8901 or mohr.bradley@gmail.com PIZZA NIGHT UPDATE: We will begin our Pizza Nights on the 2 nd Thursday of the month at 5 PM starting Feb 8 th. These evenings with friends will be held at Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza at 1900 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. (Near Lowes) MAGAZINE RECRUITMENT: I receive back issues of Wing World for dropping off at medical, dental or any other business that requires you to wait and read old back issues of Good Housekeeping. Please pick up some Wing World magazines with our Chapter s business card affixed to the cover. Just grab one from me and leave an issue in their office s magazine rack to help us get out the word. You could also leave one of your old issues as well.
We will also be planning some formal recruitment drives involving the establishment of recruiting booths at some of the local festivals and other activities. I will be compiling a list of possible locations for these recruitment opportunities in the near future. Please be willing to help out when the time comes. THE PRIORITY IS TO RECRUIT NEW CHAPTER MEMBERS AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GROW THE CHAPTER - PLEASE HELP YOUR CHAPTER!! Any questions or comments can be directed to Brad Mohr, 571 527-8901 or mohr.bradley@gmail.com THIS IS YOUR CHAPTER- GET INVOLVED AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN! The secret word is Limerick CHAPTER CONFERNCE District Chapter Conference will be held this year at the Hilton Orlando/Altamont Springs at 350 Northlake Blvd, Altamont Springs. This is primarily a meeting of all of the Chapter Officers throughout the Florida District. All members are welcome to attend, if you so desire. This is primarily a District wide business meeting. CHAPTER GATHERING FOR JANUARY IS CHANGED! Due to Chapter Conference our January Chapter Gathering will be held January 13 at the Golden Corral in Punta Gorda starting at 8 AM.
CHAPTER TEAM MEETING The next Chapter Team meeting Tuesday evening, Jan 9 at 7 PM. The meeting will take place at my house 20972 Exmore Ave in Port Charlotte. These meetings are where we do the chapter business and are primarily for Chapter Officers but all members are welcome to attend. FL2-F OPEN RIDES Just to be clear, we are still having open rides every Wednesday and Saturday. Meet in shopping center parking lot behind McDonalds 24133 Peachland Blvd Port Charlotte. Meet 730 AM. Ride leaves parking lot at 800 AM. After Oct 14 Rides will meet at 930 AM and leave at 10 AM A WORD ABOUT MEMBERSHIP YES! YES! YES! We DO REQUIRE a membership in GWRRA if you want to continue to ride with us. Everyone is welcome to ride with us a few times without joining. Everyone needs a chance to see that the group is a good fit for them and they like what we do and the fun we have and the training we offer. However, after riding with us a few times, you do need to make up your mind and join or go somewhere else. The benefits of joining are terrific. We don t want to be harsh but if you are going to take part in our activities we need your support. We want you to be here and all brands of bikes and trikes are welcome. We need your support in coming and participating in our activities and our Chapter Gatherings, they really are a lot of fun. Get involved and be a part of it. No one here gets paid, everything that you put into the Chapter and a lot more comes back directly to you..fort MYERS OPEN RIDES Tuesday Mornings are FL2- G Open Rides. Meet in the parking lot on the north side of McDonald's, 13741 North Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers at 8 am.
RIDER EDUCATION Pete Siford and Lori Gavin have stepped up to become our Chapter Ride Educators. What a great job they have done. They have become certified ITCP Instructors so they can train us in all the new GWRRA training modules. They presented the seminars we were able to put on for you at the Welcome Back BBQ in January. Great Job Guys! Sadly, we will have to be riding this season without Pete &Lori as they had to return to the Great Cold North for personal reasons. Hi all! I came across the following article on the AllState Insurance site. For those who are in South Florida, just smile, say Thank You Lord, and go for a ride, REMEMBER AGAT All the Gear All the Time. For the rest of us in the frigid North, specially if you re planning a New Years Ride, you may want to look at this a little closer. May you all have a Happy and Prosperous 2018 Pete Siford & Lori Gavin 5 Tips for Riding Your Motorcycle in the Cold by Vicki Sanfelipo December 2, 2016 1 Comment Safety Tips Even though winter is here, that doesn t mean you can t get out for a nice ride on your motorcycle. But staying warm when the weather gets cold can be a challenge for motorcyclists and roads that look safe can sometimes surprise you in the shadows. As is true for most motorcycle rides, being prepared makes all of the difference. 1) Packing Your Bike I am always prepared for a ride. One saddlebag has all of my wet-weather riding gear (and tools), and the other has my cold-weather riding gear (and more tools). One item I would not be without regardless of whether I m dealing with wetness or cold is what some people call elephant ears. These are leather or vinyl protectors that snap on my engine guards. They cut down on wetness and air that scoops up from the front of the bike and help keep my feet warm and dry.
2) Preparing for the Cold Knowing more about wind chill will help you prepare for what to wear, and it s not just about the speed of the current wind conditions. For instance, when you re traveling 40 mph, 70 degrees feels like 68. But at the same speed, 40 degrees feels like 27. Sun also makes a big difference did you know that sunshine makes a difference of 15 degrees in perceived warmth? 3) Building Warmth in Layers As your body temperature decreases, so does your ability to think and act quickly. A preoccupation with being uncomfortable can slow your reaction time. Layering your clothing is an essential skill for keeping warm and avoiding those risks. There are many places to get gear designed to build layers. Layering without becoming too bulky to move efficiently is something all motorcyclists strive to master. You need three layers a wicking layer, a warm layer and a windbreaking layer. Typically, your leather jacket can act as two of these layers (warmth and wind breaking). The shirt underneath should be specially designed to wick perspiration so you don t end up with a damp shirt that sucks away warmth. Long sleeves will help keep wind from blowing up them, and your gauntlet gloves will aid with that as well. While my leather jacket provides a degree of wind-breaking capacity, when it is particularly chilly my rain jacket adds a layer and helps block the wind. I can add the rain pants with boot protectors if desired. In the saddlebag with warm clothes are my Thinsulate gauntlet leather gloves, chaps, neck warmer, balaclava, heated vest and hooded sweatshirt. 4) Heating Your Extremities Personally, I would not be without my heated handle grips. Even with gloves on, they help keep my hands warm. If I keep my hands and the core of my body warm, I m 75 percent comfortable. You can lose a great deal of body heat from your head and neck area, so a neck warmer and a helmet will help to keep that heat in. Wool socks and a good pair of riding boots will keep your feet warm and dry. 5) Watching for Slippery Pavement You need to be extra cautious about riding on pavement that has frost or ice on it. There is no safe way to ride on two wheels when the pavement is icy.
Even if the sun is out and the pavement appears dry, you will need to consider shaded areas as potentially dangerous. Coming into a curve and hitting a shaded area with ice can happen without warning, and even the most skilled rider could end up facedown on the pavement. Wet pavement can be slippery, but frost and ice are even more slippery! Ride safe and keep the rubber side down. footnotes: Allstate Insurance Company is not affiliated with Vicki Sanfelipo. Allstate makes no warranties or representations and is not liable for any goods or services provided by this individual or organization. The views presented here do not necessarily represent the views of Allstate. OPEN ROAD OUTFITTERS GUESTS: Guests are welcome on our rides and events, we encourage that. How else could you decide if you want to continue to participate? You can join by contacting me,
printing out the form on the website and mailing it in or going to www.gwrra.org. You don t have to own a Gold Wing to belong. CHANGES TO WEEKLY RIDES: Changes to the weekly rides may happen from time to time due to a great number of different factors. Check the website for the most up to date information CONTACT INFO: Your Chapter Directors are Glen & Edee Disbrow. Email is glen.disbrow@gmail.com and phone is 206-396-0848. My address is PO Box 380571 Murdock, Fl 33938. You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in receiving information from and about GWRRA Chapter FL2-F Gulf Coast Wings. If you wish to be removed from the email list send an email to glen.disbrow@gmail.com and write Remove Me in the subject line and I will remove your name from the email list. Your email address is used only for Chapter business and is not given to anyone else for any reason WHATS GOING ON. Come on your bike, Come on your trike, come in your car just be there! Rides will meet behind the McDonalds in the parking lot of the Peachland Promenade Shopping Center 24133 Peachland Blvd, Port Charlotte 33954. Rides meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM. Don t Be Late- We don t wait. Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Jan 3* - Ride to Nichola s in Wauchula. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Saturday Ride. *Saturday Jan 6 * - Ride to Lympic Restaurant in Avon Park. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Chapter Conference: *Jan 6 thru 8* Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, USA Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Jan 10* - Ride to Goodsons Farm near Balm. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Chapter Gathering *Saturday Jan 13* Golden Corral Punta Gorda. 8Am Social Breakfast with Friends, short update type meeting at 9AM. Ride to Follow After Meeting Ride * Jan 13* Forreys Grill in LaBelle. Meet in parking lot after meeting. OVERNIGHTER TO ST AUGUSTINE: *Jan 17 thru Jan 19* Days Inn St Augustine/Historic Downtown, 1300 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32084, USA. Code: 1000008705 and call (904) 342-3518 for Reservations.
Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Jan 17* - Ride to Sizzling Grill Lake Wales. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Saturday Ride. *Saturday Jan 20 * - Ride to Dock 633 in Lake Placid. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Bowling at Bowland *Sunday Jan 21* 2PM to 5PM Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Jan 24* - Ride to Crooked Bass in Babson Park. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Saturday Ride. *Saturday Jan 27 *- Ride to Nicholas in Wauchula. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM Chapter Team Meeting: *Tuesday Jan 30* Glen s House 7 PM Wednesday Ride. *Wednesday Jan 31* - Ride to Dutch Heritage in Sarasota. Meet at 9:30 AM Ride leaves at 10 AM CHAPTER DIRECTOR: CHAPTER TEAM Glen & Edee Disbrow 206-396-0848 glen.disbrow@gmail.com ASST. CHAPTER DIRECTOR: Dave & Janet Beuker 616-893-9536 doctorb68@gmail.com TREASURER: Don Irgens 941-639-6886 dirgens@comcast.net MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT Brad Mohr 571-527-8901 mohr.bradley@gmail.com RIDER EDUCATOR: Pete Siford & Lori Gavin 203-706-0139 petesiford@yahoo.com ASST RIDER EDUCATOR: Glen Disbrow 206-396-0848 glen.disbrow@gmail.com RIDE COODINATOR: Dave Beuker 616-893-9536 doctorb68@gmail.com SUNSHINE: Bev Kindred 603-369-0055 bevrog195900@yahoo.com