VOLUME 18, ISSUE 9 September 2018 The Soaring Eagle Gold Wing Road Riders Association Iowa Chapter E h CHAPTER E TEAM Chapter Director Kevin & Cheryle Miller 319-520-5391 goldwinging@mediacombb.n et Assistant Chapter Director Connie & Boomer Franklin 217-224-6361 Winghavn@adams.net Ride Coordinator John & Sue Olenick 319-371-8266 johnridered@gmail.com Chapter Treasurer Leslie & Jim Rainbolt 319-520-8068 jhdrlfr@gmail.com Member Enhancement Public Relations Bill & Carol Cook 319-754-6483 iowacooks@aol.com Fund Raiser Coordinator s for Ronald McDonald House Gary & Val Duckstein Cell 319-671-0033 Garyvalduck@mediacombb.net Newsletter Editor Gwyn Jones 319-795-0539 gwynjones@ mediacombb.net 2017 2018 Couple of the Year Gary & Milia Boatman FROM YOUR CHAPTER DIRECTOR: Hello Iowa E, Frist, I want to thank everyone that came to our August gathering. We had a wonderful turnout and I wanted to say Thanks for coming. It s always great to see each of you every month and it was especially great to see Kevin and Deb Reiner again. Second, I want to give a big heart felt THANK YOU to all of you that made this year s Ronald McDonald donations a great success. The look on the lady s face when Gary showed her our chapter s donation, was priceless. Again, hats off to all of you that helped with all the donations, pop tabs, toys and toiletries. Here we are again reaching, the end of our riding season, but we still have a few more weeks left. Make the best of them. A couple of rides that you may want to look at doing. One will be the lunch ride down around either Alton or Hardin. We are still looking at some ideas for this ride. The other will be the Iowa District Rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This is a Rally that you will not want to miss. There will be a lot of things going on during this Rally on September 28 th to the 29 th. (Continued on page 2) GWRRA Gathering, Sept 8, 2018 Fort Colony Family Diner 5102 Ave O. Fort Madison, IA Dinner @5:30 p.m. Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Host: Mike & Linda Huppenbauer
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 2 FROM YOUR CHAPTER DIRECTOR: (Continued from page 1) If you haven t signed up yet please click the link http://www.gwrra-iowa.com/2018- district-rally.html and get yourself signed up for a Great Time, even if you cannot make both days come to one of them. You re sure to have a wonderful time with all of us. Kevin Miller - Iowa E Chapter Director 319-520-5391 goldwinging@hotmail.com
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 3 RONALD MCDONALD CORNER Here is the out-come from the August 12 th Ronald McDonald ride. It appears we had around 6 Chapters on the tab board, don t quote us on that, we may have had some chapters that did not check in with tabs, just money, toys, or etc. Please give all the businesses and the people involved with helping us a big THANK YOU. There is no way we can do this good without everyone s help. Here is a run-down for the last two years. CHAPTERS 2018 2017 TOTAL CHAPTERS THERE FOR RIDE-IN 6 6 TOTAL TABS (ALL CHAPTERS) 679 LBS 1130 LBS TOTAL TABS FROM CHAPTER E 331 LBS 525 LBS TOTAL CASH DONATION (ALL CHPS) 1,740.00 1,792.00 TOTAL CASH DONATION FROM CHP. E 1,105.00 855.00 TOILETRIES 5 TUBS 2.5 TUBS TOYS 53 toys + TRUCK LOAD Remember it takes 1,267 tabs to make a pound, put that in a calculator and see what numbers you get. You will be amazed. We had 9 bikes and 4 cars to caravan from Burlington. We did an excellent job in staying together, and some met us there. Our chapter had 22 members there, that is something to be proud of. On that note Val and I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all that helped with this. Until Next time Gary & Val Coordinator s for Ronald McDonald House fund raiser Ph. 319-752-5758Cell 319-671-0033 Garyvalduck@mediacombb.net
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 4 RONALD MCDONALD RIDE AUGUST 12 TH
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 5 District Educator for the Iowa District I had an email from a member recently asking about an issue during team riding and they wanted to know what Rider Ed recommended for this situation, particularly since some of their chapter members will be riding to Wing Ding together. I am going to summarize the situation a bit. You have a team of about 5 motorcycles, about the ideal size for a group, riding on an interstate highway with a lot of traffic in both lanes moving about the same speed. As they are coming up to merging traffic from an on-ramp on the right sometimes it is hard to see the merging vehicles well enough in advance because of the view. Because of the heavy traffic on the interstate it would be difficult to move the whole group over into the left lane before the merge area. So, how should the group adjust to the merging vehicles? I need to qualify my answers in that I am just one person and this would be a good example of something you might want to bring up as a safety topic before a group ride. There are probably a lot of good suggestions out there that people will make. But, here are my thoughts. Remember, this concerns multi-lane traffic going in the same direction. First, as noted in the Road Captain and Team Riding courses, ultimately individuals have to "ride their own ride" and they are responsible for their own safety. This should be the overriding rule. I would also add that we should not put others in danger as the second rule. Sharing the road is a social event and courtesy and cooperation are important. The other guidance we have from these courses is about merging onto the highway, saying that not everyone can always merge together. So, if the group gets split up when entering the highway then the road captain should adjust their speed after merging to allow the group to eventually get back together. So, I think the same applies to people merging on the highway in the middle of the group. You cannot block them from entering, of course, so it may happen occasionally. After passing the exit the road captain should again adjust their speed, slowing down a little, to allow the rest of the group to get back together eventually. When you have 3 or more lanes of traffic then it is best not to ride in the right lane on a road with a lot of merging traffic, such as near bigger cities, since this is the lane that people should be using to exit and enter the highway. Then, when you need to move to the right lane for an exit you may want to do this well enough in advance since it will often take longer to get the whole group moved over than if you were just riding alone. This should be where the drag bike can secure the right lane to allow the others to merge together. Anytime you have 3 or more lanes of traffic and the group is moving into a lane that is not an outside lane, then there is a chance that as the drag secures a lane, this will open the lane up in front of them and you may have vehicles moving into the secured lane from the other direction.
THE SORING EAGLE PAGE 6 (Continued from page 5) The group just needs to stay aware of the situation and be watching the traffic. When the lead bike calls for the group to move over, we cannot assume the traffic situation won t change at the last moment. Always do a head check before changing lanes. There is always the chance for the group to not make it all over and this may result in the group not being able to stay together. In busy highway traffic there will be people who will cut into the group, possibly to get over in the exit lane, and the group will get split up that way as well. It will probably be good to ride so there is plenty of room in front of the lead bike so other vehicles are encouraged to pass in front of the whole group. This will also allow the group to ride a little tighter to discourage cutting into the middle of the group and encourage going around the group. It won't work all the time, though. Key thoughts: Think safety first. The group can always get back together eventually. Take what time is necessary to do what you need to do safely. Don t let your group get too spread out (think about 1 second offset spacing, depending on your vehicle, the weather, etc.) but leave room in front of the group. Communicate. Courtesy and cooperation. These are my ideas but I think this is a great discussion topic for your group ride. We wanted to encourage chapters to have a very short discussion before a group ride and a topic like this is perfect. Especially if a topic relates to a recent experience. It really is about getting the whole group on the same page. This article was actually pretty easy to write. It was all about just using common sense and thinking safety first. Can t ask for anything more than that. I think your groups will come to consensus quickly. Until next month, safe riding and hope to see you on the road. Greg Hayes Iowa District Educator, GWRRA
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 7 COFFEE S Sept 5 Culver s Burlington, IA Sept 12 Open Sept 19 Sub Arena Ft. Madison, IA Sept 26 Open Oct 3 Napoli s Burlington, IA Oct 10 Buffalo wild Wings Burlington, IA Oct 17 Gator s Burlington, IA Oct 24 Maid-Rite Diner Burlington, IA Oct 31 Happy Joe s Burlington, IA Monthly Get Together Everyone Welcome! 2 nd Saturday of each month (except February, November and December). Fort Colony Family Diner 5102 Ave O Fort Madison, IA. Eat at 5:30 p.m. Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Weekly Coffees on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., at various locations, see the Coffee s for each month in this newsletter BIRTHDAYS Gene Bowerbabk Sept 4 Colten Brunenn Sept 13 Kim Roberts Sept 13 Debbie Kokaly Sept 14 Milia Boatman Sept 22 Mike Huppenbauer Sept 28 Connie Franklin Sept 29 GWRRA ANNIVERSARY DATES James Sereda Sept 1, 1991 Tammy Duckstein Sept 29, 1999 Mike & Linda Huppenbauer Sept 6, 2002 Dave & Carolyn Thompson Sept 22, 2005 Jeff Hoftender Sept 11, 2007 Kelly Richards Sept 25, 2008 WE ARE ON THE WEB http://iowachaptere. weebly.com WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Dick & Kim Roberts Sept 24 Tony & Myrt McClure Sept 29 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS (All subject to change) Aug 28 th Sept 1 st Wing Ding 40 Knoxville, TN Sept 28 29 th Iowa District Rally Fort Dodge, IA Nov 10 Thanksgiving Dinner Burlington, IA Dec 1 st Christmas on Main St Osage Beach, MO Dec 8 th Toys for Children @ 5:30 p.m. Keokuk, IA Dec 9 th Dirty Santa @ 11:30 a.m. Burlington, IA Please double check the event dates listed above each month, as they may change from time to time.
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 8 Thank you from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois! Dear GWRRA Iowa Chapter E, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois is thankful for your recent donation of $1,105.00! Keeping families close to their children and the care they need happens because of donors like you. Every day we serve families through our core programs: the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke's Hospital, and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at University of Iowa Stead Family Children s Hospital. It is because of thoughtful and dedicated support of community members like you that RMHC-EIWI is able to provide families with the support they need to improve the family's coping abilities and the child's recovery and outcomes. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois operates without the use of any tax dollars, relying 100% on private gifts. No family is ever turned away for an inability to contribute toward their stay. In fact, over 68% of our families cannot contribute anything toward their stay. Please note no goods or services were provided by the Ronald McDonald House Charities in exchange for this gift. Thank you again for your kind and caring gift! Warm Regards, Victoria Mueller Fundraising Coordinator Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois 730 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 319-356-8302 vmueller@rmhc-eiwi.org www.rmhc-eiwi.org
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 9 For sale: Condor Aluminum bike stand combination trailer mount or free stand. New $229.00 selling for $100.00 Call 217-847-2232 Motorcycle for sale: 1995 Pearl Green Gold Wing $42,000.00 110,000 miles Has: New tires, Back rest, Arm rest Comp 2 Fire Alternator Call Butch 319-850-7301
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 10 CHERYL S CORNER JULIE S MACARONI SALAD 1 lb. Elbo macaroni (cooked, drained and rinsed in cold water) 1 Large Onion (diced) 1-Cup Celery (diced) 1 Medium Green pepper (diced) 4 Carrots (grated) (I use less) 1/3 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Vinegar 2 Cups Hellmann s Mayonnaise 1 Can Eagle Brand Milk 1 tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Pepper Cook macaroni following the directions on the package. Drain the macaroni and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl add the onion, celery, green pepper, carrots. In another bowl mix together the sugar, vinegar, Hellmann s mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Add the dressing to the chopped vegetables, mixing together. Add the macaroni and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. I have taken this salad to several reunions and potluck dinners over the years. I never have to worry about what to do with leftovers, because there is never any left.
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 11 GRILLED VEGGIE MIX 2 MEDIUM ZUCHINI, CUT ½ SLICES 1 LARGE GREEN PEPPER, RED PEPPER, CUT IN STRIPS 1 LB. FRESH MUSHROOMS, HALVED 1 LARGE ONION, QUARTERED 6 MED CARROTS, ¼ SLICES 2 CUPS BROCCOLI, FLORETS 2 CUPS CAULFLOWER, BROKEN INTOSMALL PIECES DRESSING ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL, ¼ CUP BUTTER, MELTED ¼ CUP FRESH PARSLEY 2 GARLIC CLOVES 1 TSP. DRIED BASIL ½ TSP. DRIED OREGANO ½ TSP. SALT ½ TSP. PEPPER Place veggies in center of 2 pieces of double layers of heavy duty foil square. Combine dressing ingredients; Drizzle over veggies fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. Grill covered over medium heat for 10 mins or until veggies are tender, turning once. Or bake in oven for 18 minutes at 350 degrees. 10 SERVINGS
THE SOARING EAGLE PAGE 12 TEAM GWRRA 2018 NAME TITLE E-MAIL PHONE Anita & JR Alkire President & Wingman aalkire@gwrra.org 623-445-2680 Tim & Anna Grimes Director of Rider Education tgrimes@gwrra.org 301-994-1394 Larry & Penny Anthony Director of Membership Enhancement mepgwrra@gmail.com 205-492-9728 Clara & Fred Boldt Director of GWRRA University toledotriker@gmail.com 641-484-5140 Randall & Janet Drake Director of Finance financedirector@gwrra.org 303-933-6073 Mike & Barri Critzman Director of Motorist Awareness itsawingthing@hotmail.com 760-486-3405 Dan & Rachel Sanderovich Executive Director Overseas dan.sanderovich@gmail.com 942-542- SPONSORS