F Troop Bugler Chapter F Ohio Region D July 2016 Newsletter www.ohiochapterf.com CD: Ron Ely 937-307-1974 RonEly1@aol.com ACD: Rick Jenkins (937) 307-1765 SteelHorse143@gmail.com Rider Education: Steve Nickerson (937) 238-3336 Nickerson@woh.rr.com Asst. Rider Ed: Linda Copeland (937) 498-1651 LKCopeland@earthlink.net M.E.C.: Rick & Amy Jenkins (937) 307-1765 SteelHorse143@gmail.com Chapter Treasurer: Jane Nickerson (937) 238-3336 Nickerson@woh.rr.com Public Relations: JoAnn Collins (937) 879-4709 SugarShack173@hotmail.com Ride Coordinator: Kevin Griggs 937 322-0077 khgriggs@mercy.com Shirts, Patches, & Pins: Rick Jenkins (937) 307-1765 SteelHorse143@gmail.com Joys & Concerns: Amy Jenkins (937) 307-1765 SteelHorse143@gmail.com Newsletter Team: Ron Ely (937) 307-1974 RonEly1@aol.com Colleen Steckel (937) 265-5246 dcandk@woh.rr.com Web Page Editor: David Steckel (937) 265-5246 dcandk@woh.rr.com Couple of the Year: Rick & Amy Jenkins (937) 307-1765 SteelHorse143@gmail.com Friends * Fun * Safety * Knowledge Chapter F meets the 4 th Saturday of every month (except May and December) 9 AM at the Senior Center - 325 N. Third St. Fairborn (across from the Police Station) Ohio Rides, Join us for the Journey EVENTS WHO: Chapter F WHAT: Hobo Breakfast & Chapter Gathering WHEN: Saturday July 23 9 AM WHERE: Bath Township Hall HELP NEEDED As soon as possible Newsletter editor (by mid September) Website manager (end of October) See details on page 9 Senior Shopping July Donation: Stuffing GWRRA National Director: Ray and Sandi Garris (540) 623-0447 director@gwrra.org Region D Directors: Lloyd & Becky Glydewell (937) 322-7156 lglydewell@att.net Ohio District Directors: Rudy & Linda Copeland Rudy: (937) 726-6243 Linda: (937) 498-1651 Director@Ohiogwrra.Org Southwest ADD: Darrin Ebright (937) 776-2283 ADDSW@Ohiogwrra.Org Ohio District Educators: Robert G & Angela Williams (330) 474-7546 ohioeducator@ohiogwrra.org 1
Hi all! Well, Summer is here! Riding season is well under way with a lot of thing still to come up. To begin, the Team Meeting is on Tue. JULY 12 th at Tickets at 5:30. All are welcome! Then on the 23rd the Hobo Breakfast & Chapter Gathering at Bath Twp Hall Park at 9 AM. Please let me know that you are coming so I know how many eggs & bacon and other things we will need. Also bring a covered dish [with something in it] LOL. Then on the 28-30 th is the Region D Rally in Coldwater Michigan. Theme is "U.S.A. PROUD". August: On the 5 th & 6 th is the Michigan State Rally in Evart Michigan, and on the 13 th is the Southwest Picnic & Corn Roast at Rotary Park 2260 Dayton Xenia Rd. Bring a covered dish to share. I would like to thank Rick and Amy Jenkins for stepping up to help with M.E.C. Thank you both. Still need a Newsletter Editor to help with the newsletter. Colleen is stepping down as she and David are moving when he retires. SOON! Also need a Web Page Editor to replace David. THANK YOU BOTH for A GREAT JOB YOU HAVE DONE. We will miss you. I will still do the email and put the newsletter together and send it out. Also when you are in downtown Fairborn look for Our Plane at Main and Central. I think it looks GREAT! We all need to thank JOANN COLLINS for getting it done. She does a wonderful job for CHAPTER F. A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS! WE LOVE YOU, JOANN. Well, that s all for now. If anything comes up, I will get it out. TIL WE MEET ON the ROAD TO LIFE'S JOURNEY- RIDE SAFE, RIDE SMART & RIDE OFTEN and REMEMBER - OHIO RIDES and JOIN US for the JOURNEY Your CHAPTER DIRECTOR Ron Ely Remember it's not the ride it's the JOURNEY If you are planning to attend Wing Ding, please contact Becky and Lloyd Glydewell. Region D will be in charge of the Light Parade, staging, classification, judging and awards. The light show is Wednesday evening with staging/classification beginning at 7 pm. We should arrive at 5 pm. We are also in charge of the Grand Parade, Saturday 7 am. 2
If you haven't heard yet, next year's Buckeye Rally in June will move from Canfield to Mansfield. We are really excited about the rally being in Mansfield, and might even take the whole week off work to spend up there. This is such a great way to get to know different areas of Ohio, and Mansfield is especially intriguing. Did you like the movie ShawShank Redemption was made right there in Mansfield at the Ohio State Reformatory. There's a lot to explore in Mansfield. Rudy and Linda Copeland will still be our District Directors, so you know it will be a good time. The theme will be Mayberry RFD. It was a shame that attendance was down this year, because the entire district team worked hard and came up with a lot of fun activities at the Rally this year that promoted a lot of interaction. I made more connections with people at the Rally this year, than I ever have before. So, start thinking now, about going next year! Our Chapter's job this year was door prizes, which was as easy and pleasant as can be. Everyone gets a door prize ticket when they check in to the rally. In the Vendor area we had a table set up, and ticket numbers are drawn and assigned to the door prizes all throughout the rally, and people just need to come in occasionally and check to see if they won anything. Jail and Bail was moved up to the vendor area, and poor Ron Ely was stuck in jail for a while! On another note, Rick and I led our first ride this month. Well, sort of. There were only 4 bikes, which made it easy. Steve Williams, Bob Gray, Gene and Kathy Wallace showed up. It was an extremely hot day, and since there were only 4 bikes, we made the command decision to abandon the longer ride to Rabbit Hash KY, and made a shorter ride to Indiana. We had never been to Rabbit Hash before, and discovered there was nowhere to eat there, which concerned us, as we didn't know where to stop for that. The other concern, was that on a practice run, found out that there were roads on the route that we had been given, that were closed. Before the ride, we had tried to "design" a ride to Rabbit Hash, and find where all the closed roads were, and alternate routes, first using Google Maps, then other software, none of which worked. We didn't have a good old fashioned hard copy of a map to refer to. So, we basically led from Fairborn, to Austin Landing, and then Bob Gray took over and led us the rest of the way to a beautiful lake in Indiana and had a nice lunch. Thank you Bob Gray! So Bob then told us about the newer GPS systems that some folks use on their bikes, estimate about $600, and has software that can do exactly what we were trying to do with Google Maps, and design your own route from point A to point B. Until Next time - Ride Safe! And see you at the Hobo Breakfast! Your ACDs Rick and Amy Jenkins 3
Subject: Role of Ride Leader Are you a ride leader or just the guy up front? At every group ride, whether there are two riders or ten in the group, someone is The Ride Leader. A good ride leader demonstrates safe riding practices and understands that while we ride to have fun, one of their primary responsibilities is the safety of the group and does not put the group in danger. That s enough about that. What does the ride leader do? Determines the route Sets the riding pace and makes adjustments as needed Determines where and when break stops are taken Communicates road hazards as they are identified Communicates speed and lane changes Ask someone to Ride Drag Keeps the group on schedule Listens and responds to the Drag Rider and other group members This may seem like a lot of things which must be done by the Ride Leader, but all of these items are just good common sense. We ride to have fun, and being informed and safe are an important part of making a ride a good ride. The Ride Leader can t see all the riders in the group and must rely on the Drag Rider and others in the group about what s happening behind them. The Ride Leader must be responsive to the group s status and needs. Has the group completed the turn, is the group moving too fast, split by a stop light, a car or truck, has a rider stopped for some reason, etc. When you ride as the Lead, remember, you must respond and address the needs of the group and the Drag Rider. A good Ride Leader CAN BE LEAD from the rear. The guy up front cannot. Have Fun & Ride Safe Steve Nickerson Chapter Ride Educator 4
Chapter F Activity Schedule 2016 Updated 6/16/2016 Date Day Event Location Comments Time July 9-Jul Sat Mystical Manor Tour 212 N. Main Mt. Vernon, Ohio Ride See Newsletter 12-Jul Tue Team Meeting Tickets Pub & Eatery/ Fairborn Meet 5:30 p.m. 23-Jul Sat Hobo Breakfast & Chapter Gathering Bath Township Hall Social/Gath 9:00 a.m. 28-30 Thu-Sat Region D Rally Coldwater, Michigan Rally August 5 & 6 Fri & Sat Michigan District Rally Evart, Michigan Rally 13-Aug Sat S.W. Section Cornroast Lafino Park Rally 16-Aug Tue Team Meeting Tickets Pub & Eatery/ Fairborn Meet 5:30 p.m. 20-Aug Sat N.E. Section Picnic Rally 20-Aug Sat 1/2 Day Ride (Steve Nickerson) Waldo, Ohio RIDE 27-Aug Sat Chapter Gathering / 1/2 Day Ride Fairborn Seniors Ctr. Gath / RIDE 9:00 a.m. 31-Aug Wed WingDing 38 Billings, Montana September 1-3 Sep Thu-Sat WingDing 38 Billings, Montana Sat 13-Sep Tue Team Meeting Tickets Pub & Eatery/ Fairborn Meet 5:30 p.m. 17-Sep Sat Amish Ride (All Day) Lloyd Glydewell 555 W POSSUM RD RIDE 9:00 a.m. 21-Sep Wed Fund Raiser - Waffle House 4382 Indian Ripple, Beavercreek Fund Raiser 11 to 8 p.m. Sep 23/24 Fri/Sat Buckeye Timeout Pastime Park 370 N. Chillicothe, Plain City RIDE 24-Sep Sat Chapter Gathering Fairborn Seniors Ctr. Gathering 9:00 a.m. October???????? Dick and Sue Campfire 4868 US 68 S, Yellow Springs Social Noon 7,8,9 Fri-Sun Ashtubula Ride Steve Nickerson Ride Leader Mc Donald s Wilmington Pike RIDE 8:00 a.m. 11-Oct Tue Team Meeting Tickets Pub & Eatery/ Fairborn Meet 5:30 p.m. 15-Oct Sat Pike Lake/Bob Forth Memorial Picnic Ride (Bob Downs) McDonald's-Clyo/Wilmington 19-Oct Wed Fund Raiser - Waffle House 4382 Indian Ripple, Beavercreek Fund Raiser 11 to 8 p.m. 22-Oct Sat Chapter Gathering (Craft & Bake Sale) Fairborn Seniors Ctr. Gathering 9:00 a.m. November 5-Nov Sat Wallace Chili Dump 7555 Spiker Rd, Piqua Social Noon 12-Nov Sat Fall Officer's Meeting Meet 0900 15-Nov Tue Team Meeting/Ride Schedule Meeting Tickets Pub & Eatery/ Fairborn Meet 5:30 p.m. 16-Nov Wed Fund Raiser - Waffle House 4382 Indian Ripple, Beavercreek Fund Raiser 11 to 8 p.m. 19-Nov Sat X2 Craft and Bake Sale Kings Meeting Center Fundraiser 9:30 a.m. RIDE 9 a.m. 19-Nov Sat Greenville Horse Parade Greenville, Ohio Social 7 p.m. 26-Nov Sat Chapter Gathering Fairborn Seniors Ctr. Gathering 9:00 a.m. December 10-Dec Sat Chapter's F Christmas Party Bath Township Hall Social TBD 13-Dec Tue Team Meeting Tickets Pub & Eatery/ Fairborn Meet 5:30 p.m. 17-Dec Sat Shop for Seniors 18-Dec Sun Deliver to Seniors 5
Suggested Rides: Ghyslain Chocolatier Union City, Indiana & DOC's Restaurant Bainbridge, Ohio Notes: Chapter Gatherings are at the Fairborn Senior Center, 325 North Third Street, Fairborn, OH (937)-878-4141 Chapter Team Meetings will be held at Tickets Pub and Eatery, 7 West Main St., Fairborn, OH (937) 878-9022 All Chapter Rides leave from Burger King at 1231 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn (unless noted) Please check your Newsletter or attend Chapter Gatherings for info on changes to schedule. If there is no designated leader, all rides are "show & go." Covered Bridge Tour 2016 - May 13-15 changed to October 7-9 Ashtabula, Ohio The plan is finalized. We will depart from McDonald s, Xenia on Business 35 at 8 am on Friday Oct 7th. We will travel back roads through Laurelville, have lunch at Blue Bell in McConnelsville, and stop at The Bucket as we head to Alliance for our overnights on Fri. the 7 th & Sat. the 8 th. The hotel is old but clean. There is a very nice one across the street for $150/night Holiday Inn Express your option. Make reservations at America s Best Value ($65.65) 2330 West State St Alliance, OH 330-821- 5688. Saturday we will travel north to Ashtabula viewing 7 bridges including the longest and the shortest in the U.S. There will be a quick drive along the lake with a lunch stop at The Covered Bridge Restaurant. Part of the building is actually an old covered bridge. Sunday we head home with a stop at Velvet Ice Cream for lunch/snack on the way to Buckeye Lake. Mileage a day: Fri 284mi, Sat 216 mi and Sun 240 mi. With stops, the days could still be long. P.S. Might want to make reservations now. There is a festival in Ashtabula County that weekend. Looking forward to you joining us. Questions: Jane & Steve Nickerson 937-238-3336 Let us know when you have made reservations and we will get the GPS file to you. Thanks to Linda McClung Wise for the great lunch bunch pictures! 6
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LINDA S LESSON: With summer vacation beginning that creates many obstacles or events that motorcyclists need to be aware of. Explanations are self-explanatory as you read through the following list. detours Scooters swimming pools Mud thunder storms gravel Vacationers parades Construction Crews Animals Tar bicyclists family reunions runners Linda Copeland - Ch. F Senior CE (Chapter Educator 8
Chapter F NEWSLETTER EDITOR & WEBSITE EDITOR Needed ASAP Due to David s retirement and upcoming move to North Carolina, both positions will soon need to be filled. September is the last issue Colleen will be available to do. David will be able to do the website through October. Newsletter editor receives articles and photos and creates newsletter. When completed sends PDF to Ron for distribution. Currently being done using Word. Colleen can train anyone interested. Website editor updates the website by posting the monthly newsletter and making updates to information and ride schedule as necessary. David can train anyone who is interested. 9
2016 RIDE SCHEDULE is available on our webpage www.ohiochapterf.com CHAPTER F T-SHIRT ORDER FORM can be found at: http://www.ohiochapterf.com/pages/forms/chapt%20f%20shirt%20order%20form%202015.pdf For Ohio GWRRA news Go to: http://ohiogwrra.org/pdf/newsletters/latest.pdf To receive the Chapter F newsletter and ride updates directly make sure Ron Ely has your E-MAIL ADDRESS! Thanks to Linda McClung Wise for the great pictures! Rally info for Coldwater - July 28-30 Folks are welcome to come to camp early, but must check in with the Fair Office and there will be a $20 per night charge. The rally nights are Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Any other nights are not included before or after the rally. There are full hook ups for RV s with 30 amp service available. If you have looked at the schedule of events, you may have noticed a Chapter Swap Meet. This is a fund raiser for your chapter. If you choose to participate, please bring your own set up, being tables and chairs. Michigan Chapter J, your host chapter, will be leading the Thursday night dinner ride. The destination is the Broadway Grill. And don t forget, for the free meal on Friday night, you must be preregistered. Get your registrations sent in right away!! Thank you and can t wait to see you all in Coldwater!! Lloyd & Becky Glydewell Region D Directors 10
Brand new Battery - Still in box and acid still in bottle Fits a GL-1500 - Asking $75 Call Ron Ely at (937) 307-1974 2005 Trike for sale - $22,000. Mileage: 17,783. 30th Anniversary Edition Gold Wing with Champion trike kit. 5 air wings on each side, new front tire, Sirius radio, AM/FM/CB, Corbin seat, driver's back rest and passenger arm rests. Contact: Pam Marshfield 813-395-6818 For Sale 1995 Red Honda Goldwing SE 63,000 miles. Almost like new 3000 miles on tires. Contact John M. Brown 937-864-7465 11
E-mail Ron Ely at: Ronely1@aol.com to put your joys and concerns in the newsletter. SENIOR SHOPPING JUL: Stuffing AUG: Peanut and Jelly SEP: Veggies OCT: Cereal and Oatmeal NOV: Fruit HAPPY BIRTHDAY If you want your birthday or anniversary included, please contact a member of the team. JULY 5 Kathy Wallace 12 - Kevin Griggs 20 Ron Ely 24 Bev Reidy 29 Tracey Enicks 30 Jerry Ullom 31 Leon Kretz AUGUST 6 - LeAnn Griggs 22 Twylia Salyers 22 Dan Gorby 23 JoAnn Collins 25 Walter Bohanan HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JULY 1 Rick & Amy Jenkins 11 Gene & Kathy Wallace 12 Bob & JoAnn Collins 15 Lloyd & Becky Glydewell SEPTEMBER 7 Jerry & Sylvia Pringle 20 - Steve & Donna Williams ASST. DISTRICT DIRECTOR: Darrin Ebright (937) 776-2283 debright65@gmail.com E2 - Cincinnati East: Meets 7:30 p.m. on 1 st Thursday http://www.cincye2.org/ F - Fairborn: Meets 9:00 a.m. on 4 th Saturday http://www.ohiochapterf.com/ N2 - Sabina: Meets 10 a.m. on 4 th Saturday T2 - Trotwood: Meets 7:30 p.m. on 1 st Tuesday http://www.ohchaptert2.us/rides.htm X2 - Middletown: Meets 9:30 a.m. on 3rd Saturday https://ohiox2.shutterfly.com/ GO TO THESE LINKS FOR LOTS OF GREAT INFORMATION: www.ohiochapterf.com www.ohiogwrra.org www.gwrra-regiond.org www.gwrra-mi.org www.gwrra.org www.indianaonwings.org On Facebook type in: Gold Wing Road Riders Association lots of great stuff there! 12
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