Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 1 of 8 Gold Wing Road Rider s Association Chapter P Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February, 2007 PA District, Northeastern Region National Staff: Executive Director: Melissa Nordoeff 623-581-2500 x212 Region B Staff: www.regionb.f2s.com NE Region Director: Jere & Linda Goodman 908-874-5698 District Staff: District Director: Chuck & Evelyn Stone 814-652-6554 Asst. District Directors: Jake & Cheryl Lewis 814-832-2302 Phil & Jan Paylor 570-836-5285 Dennis & Pam Milford 724-588-3488 Byron & Baerbel Wilds 610-539-5689 Chapter P Staff: Chapter Directors: Mark & Carol Forbes 412-221-0698 Gathering: 3 rd Sunday of every month Eat N Park Restaurant Route 60 & Manor Park Drive Robinson Township, PA 412-787-8556 8:30am Breakfast / 10:00am Meeting Birthdays: Judy Byers 2/23 Florinda Rosemeyer 2/23 Walt Profota 3/5 Chuck Bowen 3/8 Assistant Chapter Directors: Marty & Karen Miller 412-563-4920 Chapter Educator: Andy Lucas 724-776-4309 Treasurer: Bob Minsterman, Jr. 412-881-2500 Chapter Couple 2007: Bob & Jayne Minsterman Ride Coordinator: Position Available Public Relations: Chuck Jack 412-963-8159 Newsletter Editor: Jayne Minsterman chapterpnews@yahoo.com Event Coordinator: Judy Byers 412-881-5979 Plaque Attack Coordinators: Position Available Goodies: Karen Miller Greeting Cards: Jayne Minsterman Webmaster: Marty Miller http://www.chapterp.com/
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 2 of 8 Kick Start By Mark Forbes Chapter Director Hello to all! Well, the holidays are long over for another year. Now that the New Year has begun, it is time to get down to the business of taking on this new year s rides and events. Your staff and I will do our best to schedule rides and events for the Chapter to enjoy. As you all have heard before, THIS IS YOUR CHAPTER. The Staff and I would appreciate all the help and cooperation we can get. If you have anything that you would like to do and you think the Chapter would enjoy, please let us know. We will take all ideas into consideration. Also, if there is something you are not happy about, please let us know. We cannot change anything if we do not know about it. All Chapter P members are welcome to come and join the Staff as we set up the 2007 Ride Schedule. We will be meeting at the Church Brew Works (3525 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; 412-688-8200) on Thursday, March 8, at 6:30pm. Let us continue to be a successful Chapter. Help us to bring in new members and bring back those that we have not seen in awhile. There are a few positions we need to fill also. We need a Ride Co-Coordinator and a few Road Captains. If anyone is interested, please call us or see us after the meeting. Dress for the Fall not the Ride. Mark Rider Education By Andy Lucas Chapter Educator Motorcycle & Auto Driving System This time of year is a good time to re-enforce some good riding techniques. A good topic to pick would be something that could be used when driving your car, such as the technique of SEE (See, Evaluate and Execute). Compare the action of the motorcycle versus four-wheel vehicles. You can practice the head checks when changing lanes and be sure to use that turn signal. The driving technique of four wheels verses riding a motorcycle is similar, although there are more actions when riding a motorcycle. If we practice the SEE process in a four-wheeler, then perhaps the process will be there when you ride your motorcycle. Bad habits are hard to break but developing good habits are the ones you do not want to loose. Think Spring Some of us can start our thoughts about getting out on the road again. Some will do it a little sooner than others. Those of us in the Arctic cold air will have to go with the electric suits to keep us warm even without the motorcycle. A little furry animal called Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow which means we will have an early Spring. He is the ultimate in weather forecasting. Probably closer to being right than the weather channel. He is a small rodent that brings three national television networks and thousands of folks out early on a very cold morning to see if he can see his shadow. That will determine if there will be six more weeks of Winter. I cannot see how he could miss it three networks of lights and thousands of flashes from cameras. Now, Phil has a cousin in Ohio, Buckeye Chuck. I am sure there are a few other cousins out there. Miller s Mentionables By Marty Miller Assistant Chapter Director Well, it sure has been cold. Karen and I ventured up to Chapter D s meeting in January. We had a great time. On February 4, we attended Chapter E s Gathering at the Holiday Inn in Belle Vernon. Renee and Tom were there from District promoting the events at this year s Lancaster Rally. There will be a pink-slip derby and a sweet-treat bakeoff along with the dance
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 3 of 8 competition. They plan to attend our Gathering with more details. Ed and Carol Horne joined us at the Staff Meeting at a very cold Penn Brewery. They were only in town for a little while and they thought they would come see what s going on. As for the Winter Picnic, I sent out an email asking Chapter members to let me know if they plan to attend so that we know how much food to buy. You need to bring your own cups and silverware along with your choice of drink. The Chapter will supply the soup and the hot dogs. Please let us know by calling my house or emailing me. We need ideas for the 2007 Ride Schedule. Please come to the staff meeting or email us so we can get your favorite ride scheduled. We will also be planning our dinner rides and ice cream rides. SO, WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO RIDE? I have added a link to the SUPPORT OUR TROOPS page called the Vietnam Era. This site has many of your favorite songs from the era. Feel free to go there and listen to some songs that you haven t heard for a while. On Sunday, we went to Chapter U s meeting in Delmont. There, we met Brian and Erin, the Chapter Directors. They have a bike night one Wednesday each month starting in May and going through the Summer. See the flyer on our flyer page for more details. The Traveling COY By Bob & Jayne Minsterman 2006-2007 Chapter Couple On Thursday, January 25, Bob & I attended Chapter D s Gathering at Domenico s Ristorante in Cranberry Township. We were not the only Chapter P members in attendance Mark & Carol Forbes, Marty & Karen Miller, Chuck & Grace Jack and Andy Lucas were also there. It s too bad that Chapter D didn t have the Traveling Plaque. Chapter D had quite a turn out on this cold, snowy night. They filled the back room at Domenico s. Chapter Director Deb Rice did a fine job of informing her membership of upcoming events. When she mentioned the Bowling Challenge, our group taunted Chapter D so we better have a lot of Chapter participation and beat the chaps off of them. Andy Lucas spoke to Chapter D about volunteering for the Vintage Grand Prix and Chuck Jack spoke to them about participating in the Mall Show. Grace & Chuck Jack won the 50/50 and Marty & Karen Miller won free 50/50 tickets for Chapter D s next Gathering (which is in March). Flying Old Glory Correctly By Larry Kolling, GWRRA #169087, Illinois District Chapter O Now that riding season is here. You ll find many garments and riding accessories that use reflective or retroreflective materials to increase night visibility most parts of the United States and most motorcycles have Old Glory and other flags on their bikes, if we fly Old Glory, let's fly her correctly. The US flag should always be on the bike's right-hand side (and, therefore, the Rider's and Co-Rider's right-hand side as they sit on the bike). Any other flag should be on the bike's (and, also, Rider's and Co-Rider's) left-hand side. When there are more than two flags - for example, a number of flags of States or localities or pennants of societies - grouped and displayed from staffs, then the flag of the United States of America should be at the center of the group and at the highest point of the group. Forbes Facts By Mark Forbes Chapter Director Wing World Magazine Included in your membership is a subscription to Wing World magazine, the industry leader for information about the Gold Wing or Valkyrie and all aspects of motorcycle touring.
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 4 of 8 This monthly publication is packed with product and technical information and news, Members' touring and GWRRA activity stories, beautiful photos, a Tours and Rallies calendar and classified ads that are free to members. Come tour with us! Gold Book A Directory of Friends Worldwide: The exclusive GWRRA Member directory: the Gold Book lists participating GWRRA Members' names, phone numbers and resources they can share. The Gold Book also offers resources for Honda dealers, tools, lodging, travel advice, camping space and, of course, fellowship. The Gold Book is a vital tool when you're on the road and is included in your membership! Winter Picnic By Jayne Minsterman Newsletter Editor MINSTERMAN ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE ROBERT H. MINSTERMAN, JR. ACCOUNTANT 1145 Brownsville Road Phone: (412) 881-2500 Pittsburgh, PA 15210-3662 Fax: (412) 881-9150 This coming Sunday (February 18) is Chapter P s Winter Picnic, immediately following the Gathering. Grab your mug, spoon and beverage and come to Mars Grove in North Park. Directions: From McKnight Road, make a right onto Babcock Blvd.; just passed Passavant Hospital, you will make a left onto Kummer Road (toward the State Police Academy); go to the park intersection, cross over and make the first right onto Lake Shore Road; Mars Grove is on the right-side and parking is on the leftside of the road. Dress warm and join us for a frosty good time! Bowling Challenge Jayne Minsterman Newsletter Editor Not only has Chapter D challenged Chapter P to another bowling match Together both Chapters have challenged other area Chapters to participate. Here s an email sent by Ross Brown, former Director of Chapter D: We challenge you In fact we dare you, to bowl against us.. :-). Chapter D and P would like to extend an invitation to your Chapters to a bowling challenge. Location Mars Lanes, on Mars Valencia Rd near the intersection of Route 228 and Mars Valencia Rd. 2 to 4 PM Sunday, March 4 th. Dinner after at Good Old Uncle Bob s across from the alley. Directions from I-79: Take Route 228 east 5 miles to red light. Turn left onto Mars Valencia Rd. Mars Lanes is on your left next to the gas station/convenience store (I think it s an Exxon) on the corner. From Route 8: Take 228 West exactly 4 miles to red light. Turn left onto Mars Valencia Rd. Mars Lanes is beside the gas station/ convenience store. I think it s an Exxon station. See you there unless you guys are afraid of a few gutter bowlers. Anniversary Party By Judy Byers Event Coordinator As announced at January s Gathering and in last month s newsletter, Chapter P s anniversary party will be on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at 7:00 pm, at The Royal Place, 2660 Library Road (RT 88)- 1/4 mile from RT 51. This year s theme is Our Second Childhood. There will be plenty of your childhood games and lots of fun for everyone. Let the child inside you come out and play that night.
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 5 of 8 The cost per person will be $15.00. Buffet dinner consists of Baked Chicken, Roast Beef, Baked Cod, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, House Salad, Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea & Soda during the meal. Money must be submitted along with your reservation form (see attached flyer) to me no later than February 28, 2007. If you can t make it to a Gathering to give it to me, you can mail it to me at 2318 Spokane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Please make checks payable to GWRRA, Chapter PA-P. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (412) 881-5979. You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby By Jayne Minsterman Newsletter Editor Don t be embarrassed All babies are cute! Aren t they? I m still looking for baby pictures from our Chapter members. We re planning a game at the Anniversary Party but, as of this writing, we don t have enough pictures to play it. Here I go begging again PLEASE I d like for all members to bring in a baby picture of themselves. Don t show them to other Chapter members, just give them to me, as we are going to have some fun with them at the Anniversary Party. Write your name on the back of the photo and it will be returned to you undamaged after the Anniversary Party. You can give them to me at the Gathering or mail them to: Jayne Minsterman, 1145 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210-3662. Did You Know By Mark Forbes Chapter Director The following is a New Motorist Law that took effect on January 29, 2007. All motorists MUST turn on their headlights whenever they use their windshield wipers in inclement weather. This new law applies when wipers are fully on or in intermittent mode. Violators will be fined $25 but fees/other costs will increase the amount to $100! Also, motorists will suffer substantial penalties if snow or ice on their vehicle injures or kills someone. This is the first winter this law will be on the books. Spread this information to all PA drivers that you know. Don t get a ticket because you were not knowledgeable about this new law. Lessons in Life By Regina Britt The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio To celebrate growing older, Regina Britt wrote 50 Lessons in Life that she had been taught. Here are a few of them. Watch for the rest of them in upcoming newsletters. 1. Life isn t fair, but it is still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Don t take yourself too seriously. No one else does. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It s more healing than crying alone. 8. It s okay to get angry with God. He can take it. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 6 of 8 Feb. 18 Sunday Gathering Feb. 18 Sunday Winter Picnic Feb. 22 Thursday Dinner Ride Mar. 4 Sunday Bowling Mar. 8 Thursday Staff Meeting Mar. 10 Saturday Anniversary Party Mar. 18 Sunday Gathering Mar. 27 Tuesday Dinner Ride Apr. 15 Sunday Mall Show Eat N Park Restaurant Route 60 & Manor Park Drive Robinson Township, PA Mars Grove North Park Paparazzi Italian Ristorante (Entertainment Card #C45, Enjoy Card #72) 2100 East Carson Street Southside, PA 412-488-0800 RSVP to Bob Minsterman 412-881-2500 Mars Bowling Lanes 262 Mars Valencia Road Mars, PA 16046 724-625-1780 Pittsburgh Brew Works 3525 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-688-8200 The Royal Place 2660 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 412-882-8000 Eat N Park Restaurant Route 60 & Manor Park Drive Robinson Township, PA Benihana 2100 Greentree Road Greentree, PA 412-276-2100 RSVP to Mark Forbes 412-221-0698 The Mall at Robinson Watch Newsletter for Details 8:30am eat 10:00am-meeting Immediately Following Gathering 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30am eat 10:00am-meeting 7:00 p.m. TBA
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 7 of 8 Chapter P s Anniversary Party A Birthday Party Our 2 nd Childhood Theme Every one of us has a child inside us. Let him/her come out and play at Chapter P s Anniversary Party It s dress up so wear your favorite childhood party clothes! Saturday, March 10, 2007 The Royal Place 2600 Library Road (Route 88) ¼ mile from Route 51 6:30pm Cocktails (cash bar) 7:00pm Dinner Buffet Dinner: Baked Chicken Roast Beef Baked Cod Roasted Red Potatoes Rice Pilaf Pasta with Marinara Sauce Green Beans Almondine House Salad Rolls & Butter Coffee, Tea & Soda Please tear off and return with your check, made payable to: GWRRA Chapter PA P, for $15.00 per person, no later than Wednesday, February 28, 2007, to Judy Byers, 2318 Spokane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Names of people attending: Phone # Amount of Check:
Chapter PA P February, 2007 Page 8 of 8 SALES SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES TRI STATES ORIGINAL HONDA-KAWASAKI DEALER Joe Martin Owner Phone (412) 431-5878 Rt. 51 at Ensign Avenue Fax (412) 431-4669 (2 blocks from Liberty Tunnels) Pittsburgh, PA 15226 Motorcycles Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. All-terrain Vehicles Friday 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Financing Saturday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Insurance Closed Wednesday and Sunday Service G. W. R. R. A. Chapter PA P Bob & Jayne Minsterman, Editors 2521 Kingwood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15234-3151