Chapter Directors Dave & Judy Hurd 828-369-5918 gwrra.ga.j@gmail.com GWRRABlueJs@gmail.com Assistant Chapter Directors OPEN Treasurer Barb Schleicher 706 379-3018 wmbs10262@windstream.net Ride Coordinator NEEDED Assistant Ride Coordinator OPEN Assistant Ride Coordinator Open MEC Coordinator Nick George 706-897-2247 icrane@windstream.net Sunshine Lady Sandy Tomb 706-219-2281 sandgordo@gmail.com Chapter Ride Educator OPEN Activity Coordinator Sue Bible 706-400-2675 2up450@gmail.com Chapter Photographer OPEN Newsletter Editor OPEN Motorist Awareness OPEN Webmaster OPEN 1
REGION A - GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION GWRRA, GEORGIA DISTRICT HIAWASSEE, GA October 2017 CHAPTER GA J BLUE NOTES We meet the third Saturday of every month except for December @ Daniel s Steakhouse in Hiawassee, GA We eat at 11:00 AM and meet at 12:00 PM (706) 896-8008 Call Dave and Judy @ 828-369-5918 to confirm Here s Your District Newsletter And Here s Your Region A Newsletter Insight Newsletter "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge" Click Here Here is a link to the Knoxville video for WD40. More to come but already getting excited for Knoxville. Anita https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfcse7qff3u&feature=youtu.be -- Anita M. Alkire President GWRRA Phone: 623.445-2380 www.gwrra.org 2
REGION A RALLY! October 26-28 From Your CD: Below are the links we have received from Larry Clemmer Our District Director regarding up and coming changes to the Re-Organization of GWRRA. Why Change GWRRA Structure? GWRRA Organizational Structure Dave s drivel, HOWDY FOLKS! Just a note from us. Nothing much going on around the house. I dropped Judy off at the ER and am home getting this around for y all. We re trying to find out what is happening with her to see if maybe she s got chicken pox? I ve started riding a bit now as Doc released me and I let PT talk me into not going back unless...... If you want Judy and I to continue as your CD s we REALLY need someone to step-up and fill some of the empty positions on page one (1). Please let us know your thoughts, Dave and Judy Hurd 3
Treasurers Report: School Supplies Donation Below is a thank you note from the Union County Family Connection which accepted the much needed donation of schools supplies for their students. Thanks to all of the Chapter J members who donated. In addition, we are thanked on the Union County Family Connection website: Thanks to donations from many of our community partners, including Walmart, Coosa United Methodist, Church of Christ, First Baptist, 9th District Opportunities, Kiwanis, Adult Probation and the Goldwing Motorcycle Club, we are able to provide school supplies, backpacks, hygiene items, and clothing to many of our students in need. Christmas Donations At the September 2017 Chapter J gathering, we discussed the Annual Garage Sale, which is normally held in October. The proceeds go towards our annual Christmas donation fund. It was decided by the members that we would not hold the garage sale this year but would instead give cash/check donations towards our Christmas donation fund. Earlier this year, members decided the annual Christmas donation fund would be evenly divided to Union County s Shop with a Cop and Towns County s Empty Stocking Fund. The Shop with a Cop is where Officers and employees from the Blairsville Police Department join members of the community during the Christmas season to take under-privileged children shopping with funds provided by the Community. The Union County Family Connection works closely with the Police Department in providing families that are in need of assistance. 4
The Empty Stocking Fund takes proceeds and purchases gifts for underprivileged children in Towns County, children who might not receive Christmas gifts due to financial hardships. Donations will be accepted at the Chapter J picnic on October 7, 2017 and the Chapter J gatherings on October 21 and November 18, 2017. Barb Activity Directors Report: Hello everyone, Our annual picnic is coming up on the 7th of Oct which is just a little over a month away. I'll have a sign-up sheet for salads and desserts for attendees at the next meeting. The Chapter will again provide the fried chicken so we will need a head count by meeting time also. Please plan on coming, it's always a fun time to enjoy each other's company play some games and "EAT!" Among other games, Barb Schleicher came up with a terrific idea of each of us bringing a baby picture to post up on a board and we'll all try and guess who's who! What do you think? So please reserve the 7th of October for our Annual Picnic at Meek's Park, 12:00 PM. Thanks, Sue Bible (activity director) 165 Brandy Ct Blairsville, GA 30512 Cell 706 400-2675 As you can see, I was the BIG WINNER @ Jenja Upcoming Ride: Where: Back of the Dragon When: Oct. 16-17-18 2 night stay Hotel: Sleep Inn Suites Johnson City, Tennessee 2020 Franklin Terrace Book on line price is $60.00 but it is not refundable If you book by phone the price will be $83.00, Includes Breakfast. Meeting Time : 9 AM Location : Hiawassee 5
Rooms are reserved under Sandy's name. Everyone calls to make his or her own reservations. Phone Number : 1-423-915-0081 Let's have a good turnout for this even!!!! Please RSVP to sandgordo@windstream.net or call 706-949-6620 if you want to have some FALL FUN!!!!! Sandy Ride Sept. 17 th Left from Blairsville Marathon Station at 10:00 AM sharp. Just show up and receive some wind therapy. Indiana Chapter "O" Annual Ride With Chapter "GA J" hosting on Wednesday, 9/20/17 By Dennis Bible Fred & Carol Henige, Nick & Sandy George, Jack Gotlieb and I met at the Young Harris Citgo Station for an 08:30 rollout for Franklin, NC., where we were to meet the Indiana Chapter "O" riders at the Franklin Walmart. John Roberts and Dave & Judy Hurd also met us there. Indiana showed up right at 10:00 so after introductions and some minor organization of groups, we headed for lunch at the Twin Dragons in Brevard, NC. Fred & Carol were the only ones with a CB radio in our group and were able to coordinate with the Indiana folks to keep us all together. We headed South on Hwy 28 for about 8 miles then turned West on Sugar Fork to Ellijay Road. Several miles of climbing twisties got us to the gap where the road becomes "Tilley Creek Rd" for the decent to Speedwell, NC. We took a comfort break there, then continued South on Hwy 107 to Tuckasegee, NC., where we turned Southwest on Hwy 281. Hwy 281 winds around through the mountains for about 15 miles on its way to Lake Toxaway, NC., where we picked up Hwy 64 East to Brevard and lunch. coming! Lunch at the Twin Dragons is never a disappointment! The group got kinda quiet as the food kept After lunch, we said "goodbye" to our Indiana friends and promised to meet them again next year! By then it was about 2 PM and our Chapter "J" group headed home via Cashiers, Franklin (John split for home there) and Hayesville and home! Indiana had 15 bikes/trike with 25 riders, Chapter "J" had 5 bikes/trikes and 7 riders. With Dave & Judy that gave us 9. Total was 20 bikes/trikes and 34 riders! 230 miles and about 10 hours. Fun Ride! Dennis Bible 6
Meet: Citgo Station Hiawassee RSVP Thanks, Ride to Bryson City (lunch at Jimmy Mac's) Date: Wednesday 9/27/17 Time: 10:00 AM Nestor This Saturday September 30, 2017 Where: The Mountain Fresh Grocery Restaurant, 521 E Main St., Highlands NC. Meet: Hiawassee Citgo Station. Time: 10:00 AM. We will be picking up a mystery rider some place along the way.(sorry can't tell "Top Secret") To All Region A and Region N GWRRA Members, First of all, we apologize to those who registered on the web site Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The web site was down for changes, and your registration and payment did not go through. Please go the www.mytoccoa.com/wingfling and re-register. The web site has some new features, such as branch of military service, if any, and a 4 day package for those coming to the Rally early. Again, we hope this is not too much of an inconvenience to you, and we apologize for any problems you had with the site. Please check with the Conference Center if you have questions about your registration at 706-886-3133. Please visit the Georgia District Website at www.gwrra-ga.com for more information about all things happening in Georgia and at the Georgia Rally. Ride Safe, Larry and Pamela Clemmer District Directors GWRRA, GA District (Home) 770-210-8652 (Cell) 678-525-5433 georgiadd@gwrra-ga.com 7
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For Sale: 2001 Yellow Honda Goldwing GL 1800 Excellent Condition, no problems - Includes Tall and Short Windshields, Corbin Heated Seats, Tour Pack Rack, Wind Wings 40,700 Miles $6,500 (selling for health reasons) Bud Berrong 706-745-6692 2009 Honda GW CSC Trike $28,000 Franklin, NC Considering selling due to way too many health issues. CSC trike kit w/ground effects w/stone guard 38,321 Miles Amsoil Synthetics, 6 Ezee Steer rake, Ah heck it s got LOTSA safety lights/chrome, Wing-Bling in 2016, Trailer Hitch, Wiring for Gerbing Heated Gloves (gloves included), Modular/Full Face DOT Yellow Bell Helmets Med & Lg w/intercoms, Tulsa Tall w/vent + original w/s, Battery tender + extra battery, CSC Fender Bras. We also have a matching Escapade trailer that goes with it. I will see if I can get a picture of that on here. Well, I still haven t been able to get the trailer out and hooked up for the picture. Contact Dave/Judy Hurd 828-369- 5918 or iretiredandluvit@gmail.com or gwrrabluejs@gmail.com 10
Hi Newton! Well, my wife and I have gone full-circle and decided it s time to downsize. Everything. This explains why our current 2-wheel travel is now taking place on a pair of Vespas instead of the Gold Wing. So it s time to put our 2007 GL1800 w/abs and Navi up for sale. This bike is in A++ superior condition. It s been dealer maintained and garage kept since new. It s never been dropped, dinged, scratched or muffed up in any way. I m the second owner and have all the records the first owner was a guy named Koichi Honda who worked at Honda in South Carolina. No kidding! He bought it new there. Before I take it to a dealer for an easy sale at trade-in value, I thought I d let you know about it in case there s a member of Chapter B (or other Chapter?) that is in the market for a sweet Gold Wing but hasn't found one at a sweet price yet. I d much rather have a Wing enthusiast get it than a dealer buying it from me cheap just so they could resell it to someone at a couple $K mark up. Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) values a 2007 GL1800 HPNA at $9480 (Trade-In) and $13,040 (Retail) assuming the bike is in average condition with average miles. There s no up-value noted in KBB for the addition of after market accessories. My Gold Wing is in near mint condition, has much lower than average" miles, and has a significant investment ($1K- $2K) in accessories. If a Chapter member is interested, I ll sell it to them for the KBB Trade-In value ($9480). Please forward this message along to anyone that may like the inside scoop if that s appropriate. My contact information is at the very bottom after the photos. Thank You! -Chip Here are the vitals: 2007 GL1800 HPNA ABS Navi Comfort -- never wrecked, dropped, or scratched. Dealer maintained and garage kept since new. All records. 34,000 miles (actually it s 33,011 miles but I m still riding on occasion ) ABS Brakes Honda Navigation Premium Sound Heated Seats and Grips Dunlop Elite 3 Tires (5000 miles since new) Kuryakyn Chrome Luggage Rack with Chrome Risers Chrome Lens LED Mouldings on Trunk and Saddlebags 11
Rear Fender Chrome Trim Aero Flip-Out Driver Highway Pegs (chrome) Utopia Driver Backrest Chrome Front Rotor Covers Kuryakyn Chrome Passenger Foot Pegs Goldwing Logo Trunk and Saddlebag Luggage Set Chip Franzoni 157 Rumson Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404-357-2268 franzonis@bellsouth.net 12
October 2017 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 John and Shirley Roberts Chapter J s Annual Picnic, Meeks Park, 12:00 PM Bring Games 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Gordon Tomb Mike Epperson Nick & Sandy Anniversary 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Gordon Tomb Jan Upchurch Chapter J s Monthly Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sandy Smith Bucky Haney 29 30 31 Kerry Warbington notes 13
November 2016 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 Ron Freeman L Allen Johnson Richard & Diane Schmidt Anniversary 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 John Roberts Dinner Event @ Valley River Brewery, Murphy, NC 6:00 PM Bill Rutledge Shirley Roberts 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Chapter J Monthly Meeting Same time, Same Place Region A Rally 27 28 29 30 Region A Rally Region A Rally Sandy Tomb Kathy Kryder notes 14