Smyrna, Tennessee The Bulletin Chapter E, Stones River Wings Gold Wing Road Riders Association December 2018 Volume 3, Issue 12 Chapter Officers SENIOR CHAPTER DIRECTORS I hope everyone is looking for a Merry Christmas because it will be here before we know it. Riding in the Smyrna Christmas Parade made it feel more like the season. Thanks to everyone who joined us in the parade, the bikes looked great with all the decorations. Several people told me they watched it later on the Smyrna City TV Channel and we got a lot of exposure; it s good to participate in community events. As you know, the only entry fee for the parade was a non-perishable food item; in 2017 donations totaled 7,181 items of food, this year the goal was 8,000 items. I just received the total for 2018 and it surpassed the goal, it was a great success with 22,872 items donated. Mrs. Strange sends her thanks to all of you for your generous support. Chapter E has reached another milestone; this is the last month of our third year as a Chapter and what a great ride those three years have been. Sadly November s meeting was the last meeting we will have at Shoney s in Smyrna, they will be closing the doors for the last time on December 20 th. We appreciate so much Mark and his friendly staff for providing us with a good place to meet and great service over our time with them. Starting in January we will be meeting at the Smyrna Center 96 Weakley Rd. in Smyrna. Thanks to Roy Baudoin and the staff at the Center for their generosity and hospitality. The schedule will be the same as it has been; we will meet on the second Saturday of each month except December, eat at 9:00 am and meet at 10:00 am. Our January meeting will be on the 12 th, please come join us at our new location. As we close out 2018 we are looking forward to an even more exciting 2019 starting with a New Years Day Ride and lunch at The Depot Junction Café in Watertown. The District OPS meeting is scheduled for January 19 th at the Gladeville Community; if you are an officer it is requested that you attend and if you want to be an officer in the future feel free to attend as well. Remember Spring Fling May1-5 and Wing Ding will be held in Nashville in 2019, start marking these dates on your calendars. Delores and I want to say Thank You for the honor of serving the members of Chapter E as Chapter Directors and for everything you do every day that makes your Chapter so great. We wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Randy and Delores Galloway SENIOR CHAPTER DIRECTORS Randy & Delores Galloway deeran37@comcast.net ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS SENIOR DIRECTORS Mac & Janice McGlothlin jmcg5035@bellsouth.net MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATORS SENIOR DIRECTORS Ed & Mary Ann Grazier edgrazier@att.net Chapter Ride Coordinators 2017 Couple of the Year Newsletter Editors Walter & Barbara Donnell Staff Comments decoratinglady1@yahoo.com TREASURER 2018 Couple of the Year Barry & Connie Glenn barryglenn@comcast.net In this issue: January Activity Calendar/Activity Photos District/National News Tennessee Gathering Listing Paid Advertisers Monthly Social: Smyrna Center, 95 Weakley Lane, Smyrna, TN Second Saturday monthly. Breakfast at 9:00 a.m., Social at 10:00 a.m. We are Friends for Fun Safety and Knowledge!
Page 2 So if you are like me and Chapter Ride Coordinators have been riding a motorcycle FOREVER, Walter & Barbara Donnell I strongly urge you to take this course. I learned so much I didn t know. You may even get a discount on your motorcycle insurance for taking the class. Remember safety is no accident. Our Dinner Rides are being well attended and enjoyed; thanks David and Nancy for picking such good places for us to eat. If you should have a favorite place you would like to go to for a Dinner Ride let David and Nancy know and I m sure they will do their best to get it on the list. At times we will combine a visit to a sister chapter with our dinner ride as we did on November 15 th when we visited Chapter G in Tullahoma and captured the Mid/West Tennessee Traveling Plaque. Thanks to everyone for their support of our Dinner Rides and visitation program. If you think you are too old to learn try attending a motorcycle Experienced Riders Course (ERC). Take it from a rider that has been riding for 41 years there is still a lot to learn. This class will teach you how to roll over objects in the road, why T-Clocks are important, importance of wearing the proper riding gear, the proper way to negotiate a curve and so much more. I thought I knew a lot about riding a motorcycle, but I was very sadly mistaken. Dinner Rides Chapter G Meeting From the desk of your Newsletter Editor: Barbara M. Donnell Just a reminder that your newsletter articles need to be turned in by Friday, January 4 for our December Newsletter. If you have pictures or if you would like to write about one of our chapter activities send them to decoratinglady1@yahoo.com. Please contribute your articles and pictures, REMEMBER our newsletter is only as good as WE make it. Many thanks to you all for your help and support. Sending prayers and well wishes to Johnny Victory who has been under the weather. Also please continue to keep Johnny in your prayers as he s having surgery on his foot December 21. Don t forget to: Look Twice, and Save A Life OTHER KEY CHAPTER STAFF Sunshine Lady Janice McGlothlin 50/50 Coordinator Geraldine Jones Motorist Awareness Tim & Carol Moore Special Event Coordinators Art & Doris Seely Individuals of the Year Jeff & Geraldine Jones Webmaster Master University Trainer Ed Grazier Senior University Trainer Mac McGlothlin Dinner Ride Coordinators David & Nancy Broadway Assistant Chapter Ride Coordinator Murray Dunkin We are friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge. We believe in giving back to the community whenever we can
Page 3 2018 Smyrna Christmas Parade Chapter E once again supported the Annual Smyrna Christmas Parade on Sunday, December the 2nd. Our group of riders participating in the parade met at Bank America and then proceeded to the parade staging area, where we decorated our bikes for the parade. We installed enough tinsel, garland, ribbon, bows, wreaths and other types of decorations to have adorned a huge number of Christmas trees. This years crowd was the largest that we have seen, with many areas along the parade route lined with spectators 10 to 12 (plus) persons deep. We couldn t have asked for more comfortable and better weather, with the thermometer climbing to almost 70 degrees. Our bikes were well decorated for the event, and most assuredly well received by the general public. This was a great way to promote a positive image of motorcycling! The parade route began at the Rotary Soccer Park on Soccer Way, just off of Mayfield Drive; to North Lowry (main street); and along Lowry to Nolan Drive; where it terminated (at the TSC Store). A number of us took the opportunity to spread some Christmas Joy by throwing candy to many of the children (and a few adults) along the parade route. Doris dismounted from the bike for about half of the parade and actually passed out candy, walking along side of our procession. It was a pleasure to have Isabell, David s grand-daughter join us, as David s co-rider. Once again, this years parade received full television coverage, with a great message about GWRRA and our Chapter. We had seven bikes and two slingshots, and received a huge number of thumbs up motions from many spectators. Following are some photos of our participants, with their bikes, as they prepared to take part in the parade. Mac McGlothlin David Netherton Randy Galloway Jeff & Geraldine Jones
Page 4 At the conclusion of the parade, we rode to La Siesta Mexican Restaurant, on Sam Ridley to remove the decorations from our bikes and enjoy another one of those great Chapter dinners. We had about 20 participants and guests at the dinner, where we swapped a few tall tales, enjoyed each others company, and compared notes about the parade this year. As we close the book on another year in the annals of Chapter E, it s nice to look back on the past eleven months and to remember the many good rides and events that we enjoyed as a group and the camaraderie. We re not quite done yet though, with the Chapter Christmas party, dinner rides and twice a week bowling events remaining in December. And, this year may be just about over, but don t forget the plans that we re already making as we go into the New Year. The Chapters third birthday is rapidly approaching too, so don t forget to contribute your ideas of some interesting and different events that we may want to pursue in 2019. Until next month, Ride Safe and Ride Often Ed & Mary Ann Grazier Chapter Member Enhancement Coordinators
Page 5 Wing Ding 41 Nashville, TN August 27th through August 31, 2019 Registration for Wing Ding 41 in Nashville, TN has begun. You can register online now @ www.gwrra.org! Our discounted Hotel Reservations for Wing Ding 41 will be held at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort Reservations for these discounted blocks will begin on October 1, 2018. Stay tuned Gold Wingers more information will soon follow. (Extracted from the TN District Director Article, December, 2018) The Tennessee Operations Meeting will be at 9:00 am on January 19, 2019 at the Gladeville Community Center near Lebanon just off interstate 840 Stewarts Ferry Pike. The address is 95 McCrary Road. We would like to see all Chapter Officers in attendance. If you cannot attend for some reason please send a representative to attend for you. We will cover any and all changes that may be occurring in any programs. We will also go over chapter finances and completing the 990N. We are asking for the chapters to bring snacks for the event. We will provide lunch, Jack Daniel BB, chips and drinks. Mark your calendar for JANUARY 19, 2019. Spring Fling...National has sent us a free registration for two to Wing Ding in Nashville to be given away at Spring Fling. There are plenty of rooms available for Spring Fling, call the 800 number that is listed on the flyer to make your reservations. Do not call the hotel to book your reservation. We plan to have a bike show - A real bike show this year. Chapter F is going to oversee the bike games. Chapter O is going to take care of the indoor games. If your chapter wants to volunteer for a certain assignment at Spring Fling let me know. Remember we are having our District Couple of the Year Selection at Spring Fling. And, Yes we would like for the chapters provide COY baskets to be sold to raise money for our new COY s to travel and cover some of their expenses. Is your chapter in the Chapter of the Year selection? The district is continuing that program. Do you have any nominations for Shirley Burton or Audrey Batson award? How about chapter director of the year. I would like to hear from you. Gary & Patti Hamilton Tennessee District Directors Chapter E Tidbits James Smithson won the 50/25/25 Rick Smith took home the Quarter Fund Don t forget our Thursday Night Dinner Rides every Thursday night leave the Big Lot s parking lot in Murfreesboro at 5:45pm. We will participate in the Nashville Swap Meet to promote our Motorist Awareness Program February 2-3 Remember to come out and sharpen your bowling skills on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Smyrna Alley. Be watching your emails for the new date for the Casino Trip to Harrah s in Metropolis, IL
Page 6 Nashville Fudge Pie Ingredients 1 store bought refrigerated 9 inch piecrust, unbaked 1 cup sugar 2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate 2 large eggs 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Vanilla Ice Cream Directions 1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees. 2. Place the crust in a 9 inch glass or ceramic pie pan and crimp the edge between your index finger and thumb to create a fluted edge or press down on the edge of the crust with a fork. Set the piecrust aside. 3. Place the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. 4. Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and beat well. Add the eggs, flour, vanilla and salt. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute. Fold in the nuts, if desired. Pour the filling into the piecrust. 5. Bake the pie until the filling rises above the crust and the crust is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour or let it cool for about 10 minutes, then serve it warm with vanilla ice cream We have Five Birthdays in the month of January Nancy Broadway, January 7 Murray Dunkin, January 12 Jim Sterling, January 20 Walter Donnell II, January 25 Jeff Jones, January 31 We have One Anniversary in the month of January Jeff & Geraldine Jones, January 1 Janice McGlothlin Sunshine Lady
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Monthly Calendar Chapter E Stones River Wings January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter L Social Jeff & Geraldine Jones 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Chapter E / Z Social Murray Dunkin 13 14 15 16 17 Chapter G Social 18 19 Chapter S / Y Social 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Chapter H Social Jim Sterling Walter Donnell II 27 28 Chapter Q Social 29 Chapter A Social 30 31 Jeff Jones Chapter E Social: Eat at 9:00/Meet at 10:00. The staff is requested to be in place, set up for their responsibilities and be ready to receive visitors by 9:15 a.m. Page 8
Page 9 Goldwing Road Rider Association 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona PHONE: (800) 843-9460 http://www.gwrra.org HOURS: Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST) President: Anita & JR Alkire Team GWRRA President Anita & JR Alkire aalkire@gwrra.org 623-445-2680 Director of Rider Education Tim & Anna Grimes tgrimes@gwrra.org 240-923-3272 Director of Membership Enhancement Larry & Penny Anthony mepgwrra@gmail.com 205-492-9728 Director of GWRRA University Clara & Fred Boldt toledotriker@gmail.com 319-240-4269 Director of Finance Randall & Janet Drake financedirector@gwrra.org 303-933-6073 Team GWRRA Continued Director of Motorist Awareness Mike & Barri Critzman itsawingthing@hotmail.com 760-486-3406 Executive Director Overseas Dan & Rachael Sanderovcich dan.sanderovich@gmail.com 942-542-300-311 Israel Tennessee District Director Gary & Patti Hamilton tn.gwrra.dd@gmail.com Educator Alvin & Josie Nelson tn.gwrra.de@gmail.com Trainer Max & Renee Thomas mlt1958@comcast Membership Enhancement Dennis & Anne Greer denniswgreer@att.net Motorist Awareness Mike Burkitt cdburkitt@att.net Tennessee District Chapter Socials Chapter A: Last Tuesday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Golden Corral, 315 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd., Hermitage, TN Senior CDs: Troy & Vickie Hurt 615-351-6629 Chapter A2: 3rd Monday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Shoney's 1021 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN CDs: Bob Mack Jr. and Margie Pagano 865-376-5090 Chapter B: 1st Tuesday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Shoney's Restaurant, 2405 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN Senior CD: Tom Peck 423-907-9712 (Continued Next Page)
Chapter C: 3rd Tuesday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Mama's House Buffet, 2608 N. John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN Senior CDs: Richard & Connie Pendleton 423-245-8484 Chapter C2: 3rd Thursday Monthly Eat 6:30 pm / Meet 7:30 pm Shoney's, 4148 Us Highway 127 S Crossville, TN CD: Randy Ryan 985-201-3791 Chapter E: 2nd Saturday Monthly Eat 9:00 am / Meet 10:00 am Smyrna Center, 95 Weakley Lane Smyrna, TN Senior CDs: Randy & Delores Galloway 615-893-0556 Chapter F: 3rd Thursday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Golden Corral, 2905 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN CDs: Bruce & Gayle Babcocke 865-344-7194 Chapter G: 3rd Thursday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Gondola Pizza and Steak House, 412 E Carroll St, Tullahoma, TN CDs: Dennis & Anne Greer 931-728-1463 Chapter H: 4th Saturday Monthly Eat 9:00 am / Meet 10:00 am Shoney s, 1306 Murfreesboro Rd. Franklin, TN CD: Frank Vanderschaaf 931-698-2295 Chapter L: 1st Saturday Monthly Eat 11:00 am / Meet 12:00 pm Shoney's, 814 S. Cumberland, Lebanon, TN Senior CDs: Andrew & Debbie Smith 615-784-9772 Chapter M: 2nd Tuesday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm 550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr., Lenior City, TN CDs: Brian & Loretta Richards 865-249-6173 Chapter N: 1st Saturday Monthly Eat 5:00 pm / Meet 6:00 pm Brook Shaw s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN CDs: Jeff & Shari Douglas 731-267-3388 Chapter O: 1st Saturday Monthly Eat 9:00 am / Meet 10:00 am Golden Corral, 350 Stuart Rd. NE (I-75 Exit 27), Cleveland, TN CD: Shane McAmis 423-310-5903 Chapter Q: Last Monday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Golden Corral, 1028 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN CD: Cindy Bidwell 731-642-7657 Chapter S: 3rd Saturday Monthly Eat 1:00 pm / Meet 2:00 pm Johnson s Crossroads, 3200 TN-25, Cottontown, TN CDs: Grant & Carol Bottomley 615-337-8386 Chapter T: 4th Saturday Monthly Eat 6:00pm / Meet 7:00pm Shoney's, 6612 Clinton Highway, Knoxville TN CDs: Bobby & Debby Cash 865-705-7877 Chapter V: 2nd Saturday Monthly Eat 9:00 am / Meet 10:00 am Honda Southern Power Sports, 1394 Workman Road, Chattanooga, TN CD: Mildred (Millie) Batts 423-544-3565 Chapter W2: 3rd Saturday Monthly Eat 6:00 pm / Meet 7:00 pm Perkins Restaurant, 1340 South Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN CDs: Ivan & Leesa Coburn 870-739-1079 Chapter Y: 3rd Saturday Monthly Eat 9:00 am / Meet 10:00 am Jaycees Colonel s Club, 403 Hickerson Dr., Murfreesboro TN CDs: Wesley & Cindy Neal 615-668-4448 Chapter Z: 2nd Saturday Monthly Eat 5:30 pm / Meet 6:30 pm Shoney s, 2225 Carmack Blvd., Columbia, TN CDs: Charlie and Pam Huffman 931-215-1650 Page 10
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