GWRRA OREGON DISTRICT NEWSLETTER JUNE 2017

GWRRA OREGON DISTRICT NEWSLETTER JUNE 2017 www.gwrraoregondistrict.com Region I Directors Don & Sharon Weber ponderosads@roadrunner.com Oregon District Directors Shirley & David Ridley 503-680-3070 SRidley48@gmail.com Assistant District Director Oregon District Treasurer Mary Hunter 541-912-3640 maryhunter101@yahoo.com Rider Educator OPEN POSITION Membership Enhancement Coordinator OPEN POSITION District Couple of the Year OPEN POSITION District Ambassadors Mike & Joy Bean 503-951-2668 mjbean@centurylink.net District Trainer OPEN POSITION Newsletter & Ads Mike Forrest 971-678-5882 darkforrest@comcast.net Webmaster Greg Dawson 503-502-3310 greg@probablecause.com District Legislative Advisers OPEN POSITION Sunshine Person OPEN POSITION _ 3rd. Saturday Mee ng at 8:00AM Lakeside Village 3110 Turner Road S.E. Salem, Oregon 4th. Saturday Breakfast at 900A Mee ng at 10:00AM Pheasant Restaurant 149 East Main Street Hermiston, Oregon 2nd. Saturday Mee ng at 9:30AM Megan s Corner United Methodist Church 18955 South End Rd. Oregon City Oregon http://www.gwrraoregong.com/ http://www.gwrraoregonh.com/ http://www.gwrraoregoni.org/

A WORD ON SAFETY FROM GRAHAM MUNSELL Planning for your total ride? We discuss and talk about using the T-Clock procedure for our motorcycle before the riding season begins and before each ride. We must not overlook the auxiliary equipment that will accompany us on our journey. A recent trip brought this ma er to the forefront. All equipment requires some regular maintenance. Bearings are among the most needy of these parts. Remember, water likes the inside of the bearing housings just as well as the lubrica ng grease! The recommenda on is to pull the bearings regularly, annually or at least biennially, clean and repack them properly. Review the procedure online for the proper process. As a final jus fica on, the three hours you might spend correc ng this oversight can be much be er spent riding to new and favorite des na ons. Ride, but, ride o en and safely. Graham Munsell, OREGON District Ride Educator, Region I, GWRRA

Hello From your Oregon District Director JUNE I can t believe it s June already and all the rallies are just around the corner. Star ng with Oregon s in Silver Lake. It s me to make your reserva ons, the deadline is fast approaching. We are also celebra ng Chapter I s 30 th birthday. It will be a ride to The Dallas, Oregon for lunch, at Cousins Restaurant on June 10. Please see the district or chapters website for more informa on, everyone is invited to join in the fun. David and I will be in Canada, but we wish Chapter I a happy birthday. If you are interested in following our travels through Canada on our way to Wing Ding and beyond. Here is our web address for the blog www.noagendatwo.com. We will miss everyone this summer, but you s ll can contact us by email. Have a great riding season and have lots of fun at the rallies. Those of you going to Wing Ding we will see you here. Shirley and David Oregon DD

Trent s Talk On April 29th, we had another successful Right Turn Ride. We had 58 entries at registration and there were 75 people at the awards ceremony. A big thank you goes out to Cycle Country who allowed us to start at their location on Portland Road, and for providing the donuts and coffee before the ride. Thank you to Pietro s Pizza for letting us end our ride there and for doing a great job providing for our needs. The biggest thank you goes to everyone who participated in the ride. Whether it was the planning, the staging, manning a check point, or completing the ride. Without everyone's involvement, the ride would not have been the success it was. On May 13 th, Chapter G and Chapter I held a combined Chapter Gathering. The Gathering was held at the Woodburn RV Park. We had 40 people in attendance. Besides members from Chapter G and Chapter I, we had 8 members in attendance from different chapters in Washington. Bijou and Mike White cooked breakfast for everyone. Once the gathering began, we had a guest speaker from the Marion County Sherriff s Office. Deputy Ethan Griffith who spent the last 8 years as a Marion County Motorcycle Deputy, spoke to us about motorcycle safety and then opened the discussion for questions and answers. All the ladies in attendance received a rose and some chocolate for Mother s Day. The rest of the meeting was used to pass on information about upcoming events in Oregon, Washington, and for the Region. Look at the June Calendar to see what is happening in June and keep an eye out for emails that come out as we add more activities as we learn about them. We are looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming activities. Be safe out there, the only person truly looking out for you is yourself. ~Trent

Chapter Directors Corner June is here and the sun finally appeared!! Woo Hoo!! Last month we held the very first Combined Chapter Gathering, and it was very successful. Beside members from Chapter G and Chapter I we had 8 reps from other chapters for a total of 40 people. Cindy and I want to personally thank Bijou and Mike White for cooking and serving our breakfast, best deal for $7.00 I ve had in awhile. Trent and I are in discussion to do this a couple of times a year, if we can. June is a very special month for us this year, as we will be celebrating Chapter I s 30th Birthday as a chartered chapter in GWRRA. This is quite a deal to be active in GWRRA for this long. We even still have some of the original charter members around. We want everyone to join us for lunch in The Dalles at Cousins Restaurant for our Birthday Gathering and ride. Come on 2, 3 or 4 wheels!! July we will be meeting for the last time at Wichita Pub and Grill. As our attendance has become smaller at meetings, the Staff made the decision to make some changes. We will begin meeting at Megan s Corner at the United Methodist Church in Oregon City in August. The address is: 18955 South End Rd. Oregon City, OR. The new meeting time will be 9:30am. We will have a short informational meeting, with Coffee and/or Juice provided by the chapter, then we will head out on a ride or activity that will enable us to have some fun and lunch along the way. Some folks, myself included do not adapt well to change, but I think that this may help our chapter renew itself. Speaking on this point, I think that everyone should know that our chapter is diminishing, in that membership has declined due to folks not renewing. In one month we had 12 members not renew due to not riding anymore, inability to ride, family issues, health etc. Active membership has decreased a lot. And we are suffering from the same issue as other chapters around the country, our membership is getting older. In light of this, now more than ever, we want to try and bring younger blood into our midst, by making sure that riders are welcome, no matter what people ride. And folks who cannot ride anymore are still welcome to drive along with us. So please invite others to come along. With all of that said, I hope that we will see more of our chapter members at the Oregon District Rally at Silver Lake later this month. And please get ready and spread the word about this years End of the Trail Ride in July. See the attached flyer!! Till next month! Ride safe and keep the rubberside down! Alan & Cindy

Directors Corner... The Wall is in Pasco at the City View Cemetery on Oregon Ave. Mark Bridge,Gerry Davis, Marlis and I rode with the escort. There was at least 200 hundred bikes plus vintage military vehicles police and firefighters. It was an opportunity to see and speak with many Veterans and to thank them for their service Sadly, The Shiners poker run has been canceled due to conflicting rides. John & Marlis Patrick Photo above, courtesy of Rockey Stoddard

GWRRA TRC at Powers Yamaha in Stayton Oregon. A Big Thanks to our District Trainers Bob & Dawna Hitch! Thanks to Jeff Greiner, ODOT Traffic Safety Division, Motorcycle Safety Program Manager for the pictures & Graham Munsell!

GWRRA OREGON DISTRICT PRESENTS COWBOY DINNER TREE June 23-25 2017 Raffles // 50/50 Money and Reservations in advance only to be paid by June 1, 2017 $40.00 per person Includes Saturday Night Dinner + Gratuity Friday Night - Social Saturday Morning Potluck breakfast Saturday Rides, Community Attractions Saturday Dinner 4:00 Cowboy Dinner Tree Mail dinner/rally reservation and payment to: Mary Hunter 91699 Donna Road Springfield, Or 97478 Rally Registration without dinner at the Dinner Tree Saturday night $5.00 per person $5.00 X = $40.00 X = Steak or Chicken All Reservations under GWRRA Lodging: Silver Lake Motel 65546 HWY-31 Silver Lake OR 97638 541-576-2131 $40.00 Cash, $45.00 Card per night Pets Extra Fee 6 Rooms Available Silver Lake Mobile Park and RV 65364 Hwy 31 Silver Lake, OR 97638 541-576-4492 $25.00 Night 6 spots available Restrooms, Showers, Laundry Rider GWRRA# Chapter Co-Rider GWRRA# Chapter I/We agree to conform and comply with all rules and regulations governing this event and it s location and properties. I/We also agree to hold harmless GWRRA, its affiliates, vendors, properties and all participants of this event, for any liability due to any injury or loss due to my participation and involvement in the event. Rider Signature Telephone Co-Rider Signature E-Mail Elaines RV Park 53290 First St. 541-576-2379 Silver Lake, OR 97638 9 RV Spots $40.00 Night Ana s Resort 84594 Carlon Lane 541-943-3240 PO Box 44 Summer Lake, OR 97640 $28.00 Full Hook-up, $25.00 Partial, 20 Tent 14 spots, Can share spots, Overflow

Gold Wing Road Riders Association Wings of Thunder Montana District Convention July 20, 21 and 22, 2017 Great Falls, Montana We will have a Hawaiian shirt contest so remember to bring your best or wildest shirt to wear. Please print clearly and sign at the bottom. Each rider must fill out a separate form. Rider Name Member # Chapter Co-Rider Name Member # Chapter Position currently held in GWRRA, if any: Tele. # Mailing Address: E-Mail: City State Zip BEFORE JULY 1 REGISTRATION Life Member $20.00 x = $ Member $25.00 x = $ Non-Member $30.00 x = $ 1 Day Only Registration $15.00 x = $ AFTER JULY 1 REGISTRATION Life Member $25.00 x = $ Member $30.00 x = $ Non-Member $35.00 x = $ MEAL TICKETS Friday Night Dinner $10.00 x = $ Saturday Night Dinner $15.00 x = $ PRE-REGISTRATION 50/50 TICKETS (Must be Present to Win) $0.50 each x = $ GRAND PRIZE TICKETS (Must be Present to Win) $1.00 each x = $ Or Eight (8) for $5.00 x = $ AGREEMENT: I/We the undersigned, agree to comply with the rules governing this event. I/We hold harmless GWRRA, it s officers, representatives, and event sponsors, for any loss of personal property or personal injury. I/We have read and understand this form. Signature: Rider Date: Signature: Co-Rider Date: No SHIRT Orders taken after June 1, 2017 TEE SHIRTS - SHORT SLEEVE with POCKET Small $16 x = $ Medium $16 x = $ Large $16 x = $ X Large $16 x = $ XX Large $18 x = $ XXX Large $18 x = $ XXXX Large $18 x = $ TEE SHIRTS LONG SLEEVE No POCKET Small $17 x = $ Medium $17 x = $ Large $17 x = $ X Large $17 x = $ XX Large $19 x = $ XXX Large $19 x = $ XXXX Large $19 x = $ POLO SHIRTS SHORT SLEEVE with POCKET Small $23 x = $ Medium $23 x = $ Large $23 x = $ X Large $23 x = $ XX Large $25 x = $ XXX Large $25 x = $ XXXX Large $25 x = $ SHIRT ORDER TOTAL $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ (Registration, Meals, Shirts, Tickets) 2 P a g e

Gold Wing Road Riders Association Wings of Thunder Montana District Convention July 20, 21 and 22, 2017 Great Falls, Montana CREDIT CARD INFORMATION The GWRRA Montana District can accept your credit card for payment. You can print this page and send it in with your Registration or call Betty Bonnett at 406/690-4222 and give her your information verbally. We are using Square Credit Card System and it will show up on your statement as GWRRA MT District. NOTE: We will destroy any credit card information after the charge clears the bank Please Check Credit Card Type: VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS AMOUNT TO CHARGE TO CARD $ - - - CHARGE CARD NUMBER Expiration Date Month Year CCV# CVV/CVC/CID is a 3 or 4 digit authentication number located on most credit cards to help reduce fraudulent use of credit cards for card not present transactions (such as Internet Purchases) VISA calls it a Card Verification Value (CVV) MASTERCARD calls it a Card Verification Code (CVC) AMERICAN EXPRESS calls it a Card Identification Number (CID) Name as it appears on your card Billing Zip Code of Credit Card Phone Number ( ) - Cardholder Signature Date 3 P a g e

WINGS OF THUNDER GWRRA Montana District 2017 Rally. We have finalized the details of our 2017 Rally to be held in Great Falls, MT on July 20-22. The US Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to fly on the 22 and 23. We have already made arrangements with Dicks RV Park to host all you campers, and we have also finalized the details with the Crystal Inn to get you the best price possible. You can go ahead and make your reservations at the Hotel and Campground using Goldwing as your reservation code. The cutoff date for the block we have set up is May 1, 2017 at both places. Our registration forms are on the Districts website http://www.gwrra-mtdistrict.org/ and will be attached to all MT District e-mails up to Rally time! Make your reservations now for WINGS OF THUNDER GWRRA Montana District 2017 Rally. We will have a Hawaiian shirt contest so remember to bring your best or wildest shirt to wear. The host hotel is: Please make your reservations before May 1 st, 2017 to guarantee lodging and price. Your code word is GOLDWING CRYSTAL INN Great Falls MT 3701 31 ST STREET SW GREAT FALLS MT 59404 406-727-7788 You have your choice of either 2 queens or 1 king room for $99.00+tax/night This comes with a free full breakfast buffet, salt water pool, and free shuttle to and from the airport. The air show can be seen from the hotel parking lot, and the hotel is only a mile from Dicks RV Park where the rally will be centered. Host campground and Rally Central: Prices per night: Tent $19.26 Electric only $26.96 Full Hookup $38.52 DICKS RV PARK 1403 11 th St SW GREAT FALLS MT 59404 406 452 0333 All rally activities other than the Air show will be held here. Chuck and Betty will host from spot 73 which has a big yard. Vendors and opening and closing ceremonies will be held in the barn. With the US Air Force Thunderbirds in town, lodging will be filling up fast, so don t delay! We are looking forward to seeing all of you there. Betty Bonnett GWRRA Montana District Director bcbonnett@gmail.com 406-690-4222 text ok Note the POLO SHIRTS are SHORT SLEEVE with POCKET 1 P a g e

Christmas in July July 20, 21, 22, 2017 Chelan County Events Center 5700 Wescott Drive, Cashmere, WA 98815 Registration Fees Postmarked on or before July 1, 2017 GWRRA Member Life Member Non Member Vendor GWRRA Member Life Member Non Member $25.00 x = $ $20.00 x = $ $30.00 x = $ $25.00 x = $ Postmarked after July 1, 2017 $30.00 x = $ $25.00 x = $ $35.00 x = $ Grand Prize $$1000 (Must be present to win) Price per ticket $1.00 x = $ Pre-registration 50/50 Drawing (Must be present to win) Price per ticket $1.00 x = $ Friday Breakfast Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes Price per ticket $5.00 x = $ Friday Night Dinner Pork Loin, salad, garlic bread, green beans, dessert Price per ticket $10.00 x = $ Friday Night Ice Cream Social Free for everyone $0.00 x = $ FREE Saturday Breakfast French Toast, Ham, Fruit Price per ticket $5.00 x = $ Saturday Night Turkey Dinner Includes: Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, bread, beverage & dessert Price per ticket $13.00 x = $ Camping, RV s, Tents & Tent Trailers (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Tent & Tent Trailer (No power) Price per night $15.00 x = $ RV, Tent, Tent Trailer (15/30/50 amp, water, sewer) Price per night $20.00 x = $ Total amount enclosed = $ Make check to: GWRRA Washington District Mail to: Mike White GWRRA TREASURER PO BOX 151 Allyn, WA. 98524-0151 Motels Village Inn, Cashmere: ($89 to $99) 509-782-3522 www.cashmerevillageinn.net Numerous Hotels/Motels in Leavenworth, approximately 13 miles from Fairgrounds Numerous Hotels/Motels in Wenatchee, approximately 12 miles from Fairgrounds $1000 Grand Prize! Washington s Got Talent - Ice Cream Social Bike Games Trike Games Bike Show Light Parade Scenic Rides Quarter Bingo Santa Clause Visits Chapter and Individual Competitions Brown Bag Auction Trunk Search Christmas Themed Campsite Competition The Gnomes of Cashmere in Downtown Cashmere Aplets and Cotlets Factory Tours Breakfasts and Friday Dinner Hosted by Chapter Z Saturday Dinner Hosted by Washington District Staff SNOW!! SNOW!! SNOW!! For more information contact: Garry Alexander, Washington District Director Phone: (253) 677-7812 E-mail: gwvt68c@gmail.com Mike White, Washington District Treasurer Phone: (360) 340-2588 E-mail: mikew@wavecable.com District website: www.gwrra-wa.org Rider GWRRA# Chapter Co-rider GWRRA# Chapter Street City State/Province Zip Telephone # E-mail I/we agree to conform and comply with all rules and regulations governing this event and its location and properties. I/we also agree to hold harmless GWRRA, its affiliates, vendors, properties and all participants of this event, for any liabilities due to any injury or loss due to my participation and involvement in the event. Rider Signature Co-Rider Signature

IDAHO DISTRICT RALLY IDAHO ROCKS in Salmon, Idaho July 27, 28 & 29, 2017 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE ROAD Sacajawea Interpretive Cultural & Educational Center 200 Main St. 208-756-1188 HOTEL: The Stagecoach Inn 201 Riverfront Dr. 208-756-2919 Mention Goldwing Reservations must be made by June 30, 2017 Camping: Salmon Meadows Campground 400 N. St. Charles St. 208-756-2640 Circumstances Pending Pre-Registration Post Marked by June 30, 2017 Idaho Rocks Caps Life Member $20 X =$ Rocky Green $12 X =$ Member & Non-Member $25 X =$ Black $12 X =$ Pre-Registration 50/50 $ 1 X =$ T-Shirt Short Sleeve (Pre-Registration Only) (Must be present to win) Small $15 X =$ Registration June 30 and after Medium $15 X =$ Life Member $25 X =$ Large $15 X =$ Member & Non-Member $30 X =$ X Large $15 X =$ Grand Prize Tickets $ 1 X =$ XX Large $15 X =$ 50/50 Tickets $ 1 X =$ XXX Large $17 X =$ ARC Course (Must pay by 6/30) $30 =$ T-Shirt Long Sleeve (Pre-Registration Only) TRC Course (Must pay by 6/30) $30 =$ Small $17 X =$ Road Captain (Includes Patch) $ 5X =$ Medium $17 X =$ Friday Night Spaghetti Dinner $ 5X =$ Large $17 X =$ Saturday Night Catered Dinner (Pre-Registration Only) X Large $17 X =$ Baked Chicken/3sides & Drink $17 X =$ XX Large $18 X =$ Tri Tip Steak/3sides & Drink $18 X =$ XXX Large $18 X =$ Grand Total Enclosed Check # $ Please make checks payable to GWRRA Idaho District Mail to Gary Evans, 1921 S. Belknap Loop Nampa, ID 83686 Rider Name Member # Chapter Co-rider Name Member # Chapter Mail Address E-mail City State Zip Phone AGREEMENT: I/We the undersigned agree to comply with the rules governing this event. I/We hold harmless GWRRA, its officers, representatives, and event sponsors, for the loss or injury to personal property. I/We have read and understand this form. Rider (Signature) Date Co-rider (Signature) Date

JUNE 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Chapter I Gathering 11 12 13 14 Flag Day 15 16 17 Chapter G Gathering 18 19 20 21 22 23 Oregon District Rally 24 Oregon District Rally Chapter H Gathering 25 26 27 28 29 30