FL1-K MATANZA WINGS NEWS FEBRUARY 2012 Gold Wing Road Riders Association Palm Coast - St. Augustine fl1-k.org Director of GWRRA: Mike Stiger wstiger@dmci.net Region A Director: Bob & Nan Schrader 352-668-3164 FL District Director: Bill & Gina Berry 863-840-4484 FL District Educator: Rick & Pan Northrop 813-714-1669 FL Assistant District Director: Geno & Kathie Jette 904-276-7488 FL1-K Staff Chapter Director: Ed & Jeanette Carr 386-846-0146 Assistant Chapter Director: Danny & Kathy McIlrath 386-672-7551 Assistant Chapter Director: Julia & Greg Fitzpatrick 386-235-5438 Ride Coordinator: Julia & Greg Fitzpatrick Senior Chapter Educator: Bill & Liz Maxwell 386-446-4994 Treasurer: Betty Brattain: 386-437-3954 Membership Enhancement: Jeanette Carr Public Relations: Barry Udell 386-446-4966 Chapter Store: Danny McIlrath Sunshine: Jeanette Carr Web Master: Kathy McIlrath Newsletter Editor: Kathy Organ 386-986-3072 Couple Of The Year: Bill & Betty Brattain Table of Contents: Chapter Director s Message...2 Assistant Chapter Director s Message...3 Assistant Chapter Director s Message...4 Chapter Educator s Message....5 Membership Enhancement Message..6 2012 Couple of the Year.7 Birthdays & Anniversary's & Prior Month Winners..8 GWRRA Events & Web Sites 9 Goodies / For Sale...10 Calendar.. 11 & 12 Advertisements.....8, 9 & 13 We meet the second Monday of each month at the Golden Corral, 225 Cypress Edge Dr, Palm Coast Eat at 6PM & Meet at 7PM
The Directors Chair 2 Off and Running in 2012 Jeanette & I are extremely proud to take over FL1-K as Chapter Directors. We will do our very best to serve the participants of this Chapter as best we can. We would like to extend a sincere Thank You to John & Kathy Organ for their outstanding leadership the past two years as Chapter Directors and before that as Assistant Chapter Directors. With the help of the great Chapter Team that we have assembled, we feel that Chapter K will continue to grow and be one of the most fun and active Chapters in Florida. We expect that this year will be filled with great rides, visits to other Chapters, and activities of interest for all our members to enjoy. At the Chapter Directors Conference, 7 & 8 January 2012, in Lakeland, Jeanette & I were appointed Chapter Director and on Monday, 9 January we held our first Chapter Gathering. Needless to say, we did some scrambling on Sunday & Monday to assemble our Chapter Team, to which we added Assistant Chapter Directors and Ride Coordinators, Julia & Greg Fitzpatrick, Treasurer Betty Brattain, and also named our 2012 Couple of the Year, Bill & Betty Brattain. Congratulations Bill & Betty. Senior Rider Educator Bill & Liz Maxwell, Assistant Chapter Directors Danny & Kathy McIlrath, Chapter Public Relations, Barry & Linda Udell Web Master Kathy McIlrath, Newsletter Editor Kathy Organ and Marketing Coordinator John Organ have decided to hang around to check us out. Another addition to the Team is Membership Enhancement Coordinator and Sunshine Lady, Jeanette Carr. Danny McIlrath will remain the fun loving 50/50 sales person and will be in charge of the Chapter Goodies Store and will also be the Chapter Technical Adviser. Running a Chapter is not all fun. There is a business side of operating a GWRRA Chapter and it takes volunteers, like those mentioned above, to handle the responsibilities of day to day functions of the Chapter. The Greatness of a Chapter is most accurately measured by the involvement of it s members. I don t know who first said that, but it rings very true when you check the above named individuals. As most of you know, Jeanette & I come to you from FL1-H Dayton Beach, where we were participants since April 0f 2002 when we bought our Illusion Blue 02 GL 1800. During our 9 ½ years with chapter H we were on staff as Flag Custodians, Assistant Ride Coordinators, Ride Coordinators, Phone Tree Coordinators, Web Masters, Assistant Chapter Directors and Chapter Directors. We ve held positions on the Florida District Staff as Assistant District Directors and District Directors. Thanks to Chapter FL1-H, who visited our first Chapter Gathering and brought 28 of their members. Don t forget the District Rally coming up on March 22 24 th. In the past I ve seen many members of Chapter K at the District Convention, all having fun and getting involved in the fun activities that the District Convention includes. We have secured several rooms so if you require a room at the WorldGate Resort for the Rally, let us know. Also coming up in July is the National Convention, Wing Ding, in Ft Wayne IN that promises to be one of the better rallies that Jeanette & I have attended. The dates for Wing Ding 34 are 4 7 July 2012. And please don t forget the FL1-G Deltona 50 s/60 s Sock Hop on 11 February 2012. Many of us are planning to attend so come on out, join in and have some fun with us. We look forward to great times with you at FL1-K and GWRRA events in 2012. Ed & Jeanette 2
Your Assistant 3 Chapter Directors Hello, Glad to be writing this article this month because this means the chapter is still up and running. As we all know the Carr s have stepped up for us and that I am very happy about. So now we can move forward with the growth of our chapter. I am looking forward to whatever is ahead. We had a ride on Saturday, January 14th to the rally in Lakeland. We had 11 people and 9 bikes. It was 36 degrees when I left the house and only got up to 57 degrees during the day. It was a long full day and rode 313 miles. The rally was good with lots of people from 22 chapters. We had a good turnout and everyone had a great time. The other night we had a kick tire with a very good turn out and there was a lot of laughing going on. We had our new shirt order in and I sold a lot of shirts. We still have 11 shirts in the store so if you want one please contact me. We had a night out and made a visit to FL1-H in Daytona and we made a good showing. I was able to win two door prizes so Joe was not happy as you know he never wins at our gathering. On Sunday January 29th we had a ride to the 4 Chapter Breakfast at East Lake Fish Camp sponsored by FL2-D Melbourne. It was a little cold in the morning 44 degree but did get up 70 for the ride back. But looks like everyone was suited up to stay warm. Got there around 11:00 AM had a big parking lot so easy to park. We had a good breakfast and visited with a lot of people. We had a good showing with 10 chapter members and 8 Goldwings. Those of you that might not have been able to make a ride we are sure having a good time. Remember the ride is great but building friendships is important too. I am hoping maybe more of you can make a ride with us soon. I know not everyone can make every ride so pick one that suits you and come out. So see you soon. Kathy and Danny McIlrath 3
Your Assistant Chapter Directors And Ride Coordinator 4 Greg and I have been riding motorcycles since 2005. We started off riding Suzuki Burgman s. After about a month, we decided these scooters were too small to be ridden long distance so we traded them in for Suzuki Boulevard C-50 s. In the fall of 2007, Greg decided to demo ride a Gold Wing. He fell in love with the Gold Wing and ended up making a deal on a 2008 Gold Wing. Less than twenty-four hours later, he had me convinced I d be happier on a Gold Wing, so I made a deal on a 2006 Gold Wing. I rode my Wing on two wheels for almost a year then decided to have it triked. We ve been riding seven years now and have thoroughly enjoyed our trips from Florida to Arizona, Utah and Colorado and back. This year we are planning on visiting the New England States. We have been members of GWRRA since 2008 and love to ride our beautiful Gold Wing Motorcycle s. We have had a number of rides and visitations during the month of January. We rode to Lakeland Fireballs Cowboys & Indians rally on January 14th, we visited Chapter FL1-H on January 19th, we visited Chapter FL1-G on January 21st, we had a kick tire on January 24th at Dunkin Donuts in Palm Coast, and lastly, we went to the Chapter FL2-D Multi-Chapter Breakfast that was held on January 29th at the East Lake Fish Camp in Kissimmee. We want to plan rides and kick tires to places you want to go to. During our monthly Chapter gathering, please write down your suggestions and ideas you would like to see on the Ride Calendar. Our Gold Wings are magnificent motorcycle s and are meant to ride, I encourage you to come on out and join us for a ride. Julia & Greg Fitzpatrick Assistant Chapter Director & Ride Coordinator 4
Your Senior Chapter Educators 5 Our riding habits and techniques must be constantly thought of as defensive. I recently witnessed a GL1500 T-bone by a pickup truck. Fortunately, the rider did not appear to be injured. The ironic part of this accident is that the rider was in a line of vehicles stopped at a traffic signal. The truck rolled out of a driveway and struck the rider, the truck was driverless. I do not know what the rider could have done in this situation but it does point out to be always thinking defensive. Team Riding Basics When you ride in a group, your actions not only affect you, but the other riders as well riding in a group is a TEAM effort. Each rider should perform a TCLOC prior to the ride, arrive in sufficient time prior to kick stand up and with a full tank of gas. A team will have two certified Road Captains; one is the Lead who controls the group from the front by setting and maintaining safe, consistent speeds and managing the travel route. The other is the Drag (AKA the Tail gunner) who ensures a safe spacing is kept within the team and that the speed is appropriate for keeping the team together. Also, assists in lane changes. These two positions have joint responsibility for the safety of the team and the safe conduct of the ride. C.B. radios are highly recommended because they provide a means of communication between the Road Captains and the team members. Not all riders have C.B. radios and they also can malfunction, for this reason we use a standard set of hand signals. A rider without a C.B. is placed behind a rider with a C.B. in order to receive the appropriate hand signals. Lane changes are coordinated between the Lead and the Tail gunner. The team follows the instructions of the Lead and moves as a team in unison or as an individual. The lead will call/signal single file for circumstances such as narrow roads, hills, parked cars, and city streets. A Good Team Member assumes a responsibility to ride with and work with the other team members for the safety and protection of the whole team. This is done by maintaining steady speed and spacing, announces obstacles, and maintains the formation (staggered) and a safe riding distance (spacing). The above information is an excerpt from the GWRRA Team Riding Manual which is available from your Chapter Rider Educators. Bill & Liz Maxwell 5
6 MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT Jeanette Carr The M.E.C. position is a new one for me. I d like to thank Kathy Organ who previously filled this role and also did the work for me in the month of January. ;-) TKS!! Find a Friend Campaign This new program benefits members. Read details below sent by Manny Moreno. GWRRA ANNOUNCES FREE LOYALTY SAVING COUPONS FOR NEW & RENEWAL MEMBERS IN 2012! Phoenix, AZ (January 9, 2012) - Truly exciting things are happening with Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) in 2012 and we would like to invite you to participate. We will be giving free loyalty saving coupons to new Members & existing Members who renew in 2012. These loyalty saving coupons, which are valued in the hundreds, will help you save money and are brought to you by some of our valued advertisers from Wing World: Big Bike Parts Boostaroo Cozy Winter East Coast Cycles The Flag People Gene's Gallery Motor Trike Niehaus Cycle Sales Rampage Power Lift Ramps Sierra Electronics GWRRA Official Products. The loyalty saving coupons will arrive in your new Member & renewal Member packets throughout 2012. Existing Life Members and Members who have renewed for multiple years, including 2012, will also receive the loyalty saving coupons by mail. We want you to know that we are truly honored that you have chosen to be part of our GWRRA family. Your membership is much appreciated, and we will do our very best to continue to meet and exceed your expectations. Your continued patronage and loyalty is a vital part of our growth. And for that, we are most grateful. Thanks again, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come. GWRRA, with its motto "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge," is a notfor-profit organization with over 72,000 Members in 53 countries, and 4,000 volunteer leaders providing rider education and social structure, along with organizing events, conventions, rides and meetings throughout the year. Visit GWRRA's Web site: www.gwrra.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (in Phoenix) for more information. Manny Moreno Marketing Manager 800.843.9460 ext. 274 623.581.2500 ext. 274 mmoreno@gwrra.org 6
7 FL1-K 2012 Couple of the Year Bill and Betty Brattain Betty and Bill have their roots in North Carolina. Betty having graduated from East Carolina University and Bill from N. C. State University. Both have careers which have taken them across the U. S. from New England to Denver and points in between. Betty has a background in commercial real estate and as an elementary school teacher. Bill has 44 years in the construction industry and both are still active in their fields. Bill had his first bike in 1970 and has had a total of 7 bikes counting the 2002 Goldwing. Most of the miles the Goldwing has logged were two-up. Bill and Betty joined the Chapter in January 2011. Betty has taken the job of treasurer and they both look forward to a lot of fun with the Chapter this year and in the coming years. William J & Betty Brattain 7
CONGRATULATIONS 8 WINNERS of the DOOR PRIZES Gary FL1-X Kathy Mann Fl1-H Mike Tuccelli Bill Mann Fl1-H Greg Fitzpatrick Kathy Organ Kevin Maxwell Ralph Faircloth FL1-H Birthdays: 3rd Peg Maxwell 8th John Organ 9th Allan Schule 12th Jim Davidson 13 Dougie Gray 21st Richard Dake 27th Doug Brown Chapter Pride $5: Chuck McDermott 50-50 $35 Liz Maxwell $35 Ruth Polley Anniversary s 15th Allan & Sue Schule 8
9 Jan 24, 2012 2012 FLORIDA GWRRA EVENTS Feb. 11 FL1-G 50 s/60 s Sock Hop Sanford Feb. 18-19 Officer Certification Program TBD - CANCELLED Feb. 25 FL2-G Chili Cook-Off Fort Myers Mar. 10 FL1-H Bike Week Breakfast Ormond Beach Mar 22 24 Florida District Rally/Convention Kissimmee Apr. 14 FL1-B Rally Sefner Apr. 21 FL1-K DAV Poker Run Date Change Palm Coast Apr. 19 21 Alabama District Rally Mobile. AL April 26-28 South Carolina District Rally/Convention Charleston, SC Apr. 28 FL1-W Green Eggs & Ham Orlando May 19 FL1-Y Poker Run Gainesville June 14-16 Georgia District Rally/Convention Dillard, GA July 4-7 Wing Ding XXXIV Fort Wayne, IN Sep 13-15 Region A Rally/Convention Eufaula, AL Oct 6 FL1-A Fall Festival San Antonio Oct 11-13 Mississippi District Rally/Convention Biloxi, MS Oct. 13 FL1-X Poker Run Jacksonville 2013 FLORIDA GWRRA EVENTS Jan. 13 FL2-L Cowboys & Indians Rally Lakeland Friends for FUN, SAFETY and KNOWLEDGE Gold Wing Road Riders Association www.gwrra.org Region A Directors - Bob & Nan Schrader www.gwrra-regiona.org Florida District - Bill & Gina Berry - Directors www.fla.gwrra-regiona.org 9
10 Chapter Goodies Chapter Shirts, Ball Caps, Ladies Caps, Chapter Bike Flags, Assorted Pins, Patches, Rockers and other items are available. See our web site fl1-k.org Danny McIlrath 386-672-7551 Trike for Sale My Bad Health = Your Good Fortune 2008 18,000 Miles, AS IS $26,000 Call Jeremiah Parson @ 386-597-2523 For Sale Utility Trailer Wheel & Tire ST205/85 D14, like new, good tread $35.00 Call Carl 904-347-5814 Wing for Sale 2008 Gold Wing GL 1800, Titanium, 4K miles, cb, gps, hwy pegs, heated seats/handgrips, trunk rack w/bag, Bushtec hitch, extended warranty until 06-2015. Also, '92 Bushtec turbo+2 trailer, Wineberry, w/ garment bag, light bumper, cooler. Both for $18K. Dan Lenihan (FL1-H): 386-446-1864, Palm Coast. AMSOIL DEALER Danny McIlrath is an Amsoil dealer. The following oils are available. 20W50 10W30 10W40 Call for pricing Contact Danny at dlmcilrath@cfl.rr.com or (386) 672-7551 10
RIDE LOCATIONS #1: Sunoco Station, Bunnell: SR 100W & US 1 #2: Kangaroo, Hastings: CR 13 & SR 207 #3: McDonalds: I-95 & SR 16 (Exit 318) #4: Sunoco Station: I-95 & US 1 (Exit 298) #5: Staples: SR 312 & US 1 #6: Dairy Queen: US 1 & I-95 (Exit 273) PLP Flagler Square, Hwy 100, Flagler Beach February 11 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Kick Tire Carmine Celery @ 6 PM Hwy 100 Flagler Plaza Dr. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Team Meeting Golden Lion 6:00PM FL1-G Sock Hop Loc # 6 @ 9:30 AM 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 FL1-K Gathering Eat @ 6 PM Meet @ 7 PM Lunch Ride Jeremiah s in Mount Dora Loc #1 @10 AM 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Visitation FL2-N Cocoa Loc#6 @ 4:30PM Double Points Overnight Visitation FL2-G Ft. Myers Chili Cook Off Leave Friday from Loc # 6 @ 3:45PM 26 27 28 29 Kick Tire Dunkin Donuts Palm Coast @ 7 PM 11
RIDE LOCATIONS #1: Sunoco Station, Bunnell: SR 100W & US 1 #2: Kangaroo, Hastings: CR 13 & SR 207 #3: McDonalds: I-95 & SR 16 (Exit 318) #4: Sunoco Station: I-95 & US 1 (Exit 298) #5: Staples: SR 312 & US 1 #6: Dairy Queen: US 1 & I-95 (Exit 273) PLP Flagler Square, Hwy 100, Flagler Beach March 12 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Bike Week March 9 18 1 2 3 Medic First Aid Plantation Oaks @ 10 AM See B. Maxwell for Info 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Team Meeting @ TBA Eat @ 6PM Meet @ 7 PM FL1-H Bike Wk Breakfast Ormond Bch Elks Loc# 6 @ 8:30 AM 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 FL1-K Gathering Eat @ 6 PM Meet @ 7 PM Visitation Fl2-O Stuart See the Carr s for Info Double Points 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Florida District Rally / Convention March 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Kick Tire Carmine Celery 100 & Flagler Plaza @ 6PM Car Show 12 Breakfast Ride Oasis A1A, St. Aug. Loc # 4 @ 9 AM
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