RUBBER CITY RIDERS July 2018 Chapter T Directors: Keith & Vickie Williams 330-794-6755 chapter_director@chapter-t-oh.org GWRRA National Directors: Anita & JR Alkire director@gwrra.org Ohio District Directors: Roy & Becky Jones 330-717-9057 dd@ohiogwrra.org NE Asst. District Directors: neadd@ohiogwrra.org GWRRA Chapter-T-OH Region D - Ohio District Akron, Ohio www.chapter-t-oh.org Let the fun continue Friends, Fun, Safety and Knowledge Chapter T Team Membership Enhancement: Keith& Vickie Williams 330-794-6755 membership_coordinator@chapter-t-oh.org Treasurer/Secretary: Andie Dorsey 330-310-9779 treasurer@chapter-t-oh.org Technical Coordinator: Rick Smith 330-417-1667 technical_coordinator@chapter-t-oh.org Couple of the Year: Gordon & Connie Costlow couple_of_the_year@chapter-t-oh.org Webmaster: Mike Dorsey 330-690-9156 webmaster@chapter-t-oh.org Ride Coordinators: ride_coordinator@chapter-t-oh.org Public Relations: Joe & Shelly Keller 330-524-1497 public_relations@chapter-t-oh.org Sunshine: Mary Stephenson 330-704-5977 sunshine@chapter-t-oh.org Reservations: Robert Williams reservations@chapter-t-oh.org AMA Coordinator: Gordon Costlow 330-655-5190 american_motorcycle_associates@chapter-t-oh.org Newsletter Editor: Julie Veneskey 330-212-3103 newsletter@chapter-t-oh.org Monthly gathering: 3rd Tuesday of the each month. Dinner at 6pm. Meeting at 7 New Era Restaurant 10 Massillon Rd. Akron, Ohio
CD s CORNER: Keith & Vickie Williams So far this darn Ohio weekend weather hasn t been very cooperative with our planned rides. On June 9 we started out to Marblehead and had to turn around, then on the Mystery Ride on the 23 rd we again had to turn around. Thanks Robert for trying! But it was nice and hot the weekend of Buckeye Rally. There were 8 of us that camped. Angie s Angels (Angela and a couple women from other chapters), competed in the Amazing Team Challenge and came in second. Roy & Becky Jones are the new Ohio District Directors. We would like to thank Rudy & Linda for all their hard work during their term and wish them well on their next journey/ chapter life. Next year s Buckeye Rally will be in Wooster at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, June 13-15, 2019. Upcoming July events: July 10 Dinner ride to Tim s Tavern (Canton). July 14 NE Section Picnic (see ^lyer) watch email for ride info July 17 Gathering July 19-21 Michigan Rally (see ^lyer) July 20-22 3-day trip to PA Wilds July 24 Dinner ride to Ray s Place (Fairlawn) July 29 Chapter I Teddy Bear ride (see ^lyer) Remember, for dinner rides we leave the plaza at 6 p.m. to ride to the restaurant or you can meet us there at 6:30. Save the date events: August 4 Wing Nut Challenge/Steak Fry contact us for steak fry info if you can t do the ride August 12 Chapter I-2 Corn Roast fundraiser (see ^lyer) August 31 Chapter M Bike Nite at Can^ield Fair Sept 7-9 Marietta Sternwheel Festival Let us know if you have any questions or concerns. As always, if you have ride suggestions please let us know. If you are going for a ride and want company send out an email to general@chapter-toh.org. Ride safe and stay hydrated!
Outgoing District Educators Robert & Angela Williams Hello Fellow Riders I announced that I was stepping down as of June 30 th 2018 at the Buckeye Rally. This will be my last newsletter as your District Educator. Your New District Educator will be (is) Bill Stiles out of OH-V2. Here is the status of the Ohio Rider Courses in Ohio for 2018: 7 ARC/TRC Classes held at 4 different locations across Ohio. 3 ARC Classes with 32 Riders and 9 Co-Riders 4 TRC Classes with 37 Riders and 16 Co-Riders At the Buckeye Rally we had 30 members take the Road Captains Course. Over the course of the year we have had 45 members take the Co-Rider Course. Earlier this year we had 9 MFA CPR/FA/AED classes with a total of 118 participants. These are just the highlights of the year. This year will be considered by ALL a successful Rider Education Year. And the only way it was so successful is the members who stepped up and either Instructed/Facilitated or took the training. So Congratulations to You the Members of GWRRA. Thank You. FROM THE Out-Going Ohio Senior DISTRICT EDUCATORS Robert G & Angela WILLIAMS Senior District Educators Ohioeducator@Ohiogwrra.Org So until the next time! OHIO RIDES... JOIN US FOR THE JOURNEY...
District Educators Bill & Pat Stiles I ve wri)en a lot of ar0cles for my Chapter, V-2, but this will be the first for another Chapter s newsle)er. This will be the first thing that we will do as the new District Educators. As the 0me goes by my ar0cles will be about motorcycle safety, the levels programs and other things that are relevant to the safety of opera0ng a motorcycle. Motorcycle Safety Tips Be Ready: mind, body, and bike. There are three ways riders should ready themselves for a ride. First, there is mental readiness. Before taking your bike out, your mind should be clear and drug and alcohol free to focus on the ride you have ahead of you. Second, you must be physically prepared. Protective gear is a must in protecting your body while riding a motorcycle. Protective gear includes: a good fitting helmet, gloves, eye protection, jacket, long pants, and sturdy boots or shoes. Note that reflective or bright colored protective gear will help you stand out in traffic. Physical fitness will help your riding in countless ways including, comfort on longer rides and better and sharper reflexes. Also, try some stretching exercises before you ride. Third, you must check the condition of your bike. This includes fixing the parts that break, as well as regular maintenance, such as: regular oil changes, properly adjusted controls, a properly adjusted chain and suspension, good tires, working turn signals, and checking of tire pressure. A quick walk around the bike before riding could point out leaks, loose bolts, tire problems, or anything else out of place Know where you are. Being aware of what is in your immediate space cushion will always help you guide your ride safely. Failure to be aware of your position in relation to those around you can cause dire consequences when faced with the need to make a quick lane change. Pay special attention to what's in front of you, especially oncoming traffic. It's easy to disregard traffic traveling in the opposite direction but that is where the greatest threat lies. Use Your Head to Look Where You re Going. This may sound slightly remedial, but it is an under-appreciated habit of a skilled rider. As you round a turn, keep your head and eyes up, looking through the corner as far as you safely can, at least three to four seconds ahead. (If you can't see that far ahead, you need to slow down until you CAN see three to four seconds ahead). When your line of sight or path of travel becomes restricted, reduce your speed and use great care. Simply put, if you can't see, slow down. Rain and fog are examples of situations where less speed = more reaction time = safer riding. Curvy forest and mountain roads sightlines are shorter; you need to reduce your speed to be prepared for surprises like deer or big rocks.
Before proceeding through any intersection, check left, check front, check right, then check left again. As you enter an intersection, whether turning or proceeding through, you need to know what your hazards are and where they can come from. The highest priority is to check your left. Why left? The left is the highest priority because that is the lane of traffic you first cross and therefore would be the first to impact you. After the left you continue to check the intersection in a clockwise pattern, and then check left again. Always check the left twice. Check your rearview mirror before you slow your speed. Too often, what is out of sight is out of mind. As you slow down for any turn or a stop, you need to be aware of what is happening behind you. Now you begin braking or rolling off the throttle, you need to check your mirrors. (Your attention up to this point has been primarily in front of you, so once you start braking, you are already minimizing any hazards in that direction). This is part of your general awareness of what is happening in your surroundings on the road. The habit to acquire is to check your mirrors every five to seven seconds, and any time you roll off the throttle. Combine that with gentle application of both brakes and rarely will a stop be anything more than routine Keep a 2-4 second following distance. When traveling on a highway, the minimum distance to keep between you and the vehicle in front of you is 2 seconds, but that is the bare minimum. Keep in mind two seconds is the distance needed on clear sunny days. At night or during inclement weather you need to increase your safety margin to four to eight seconds. You should maintain these cushions as best as possible including the time you find yourself riding in traffic or with a group of motorcycles. To figure your distance correctly pick a point on the road, like a sign or a seam in the pavement, watch the vehicle ahead of you pass it and count the seconds it takes you to reach that point. The number of seconds you count is your following distance Have a great day and be safe Bill & Pat Stiles District Educators
Secretary s Report By Andie Dorsey Secretary Report June 19, 2018 Meeting Meeting was called to order by Keith Williams who led Pledge of Allegiance. Guests included Angela and Robert s grandson Ryan, Walt and Sherry from Mantua and CherryHair from Chapter I. Breakfast ride on June 9 at Valley Cafe in Wadsworth was attended by nine people. Ride portion was cut short due to weather. Buckeye Rally June 14-16 Chapter T worked registration table on Thursday. Thanks to Bruce/Paula, Fred/Peg, Mike/Andie and Keith/Vickie. Four couples camped and Bruce/Paula and their son/daughterin-law attended with day passes. Breakfast was held on Friday/Saturday and Lunch was held on Saturday. New District Director is Roy and Becky Jones. No NE ADD has been named yet. Next year s rally will be in Wooster. Fun was had by all. Upcoming Events: June 23 Mystery Ride led by Robert and Angela. Meet at Samatha s at 9am for Breakfast, 10am for wheels up. June 26 Dontino s in Akron. Meet at 6pm at plaza to ride July 10 Tim s Tavern in Canton. Meet at 6pm at plaza to ride July 14 NE Section Picnic Mill Creek Park at 1pm July 19-21 MI Rally July 20-22 Weekend ride to PA Wilds July 24 Ray s Place in Fairlawn. Meet at 6pm at plaza to ride July 29 Chapter I Teddy Bear Ride see info below Aug 4 Wing Nut Challenge Aug 12 I2 Corn Roast Aug 19 Bikers for Boobs Aug 28-Sept 1 Wing Ding (Knoxville) Sept 7-9 Sternwheel Festival Sunshine See newsletter Technical Discussion was held on tires and Riding Gear CherryHair talked about Chapter I Teddy Bear ride. Meet at Wooster Fairgrounds at noon. Bikes will leave at 1pm lead by Firetruck to Wooster Hospital. Bring a new stuffed toy (don t place on bike). Hospital will serve pie and drinks. Ginger talked about Bikers for Boobs and passed out registration forms. Keith closed the meeting next meeting is Tuesday, July 17
Sunshine Lady 7/7 Dave M. 7/10 Peg N. 7/31 Chuck I. 7/17 Al & Ginger S. 7/18 Bob & Delsie P. 7/31 Chuck & Marlene I.
Newsletter Editor By Julie Veneskey Reminder that submissions are due by the 25th of the month. If you send me something for the newsletter, I will send you a confirmation email that I received it. If you do not get a confirmation email within a day, please contact me or try to resend it. Also I am always happy to accept pictures that you want to share. If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees. - Hal Borland Happy Indepencence Day!
Pictures courtesy of Keith and Vickie. Buckeye Rally: 06/23 Mystery Ride:
JULY 2018 1 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 6 7 Happy Birthday Dave M. 8 9 10 Happy Birthday Peg N. Dinner ride to Tim s Tavern 3323 Parkway St. NW, Canton 330-455-6306. Leave Plaza 6pm. 11 12 13 14 NE Section Picnic - Berlin Center 15 16 17 Happy Anniversary Al & Ginger S. Gathering at New Era. Dinner 6pm, meeting 7pm. 18 Happy Anniversary Bob & Delsie P. 19 Michigan Rally - Marshall, MI 20 3 Day Ride to PA Wilds Michigan Rally - Marshall, MI 21 3 Day Ride to PA Wilds Michigan Rally - Marshall, MI 22 3 Day Ride to PA Wilds 29 Chapter I Teddy Bear Ride 23 24 Dinner ride to Ray s Place 25 Ghent Rd. Fairlawn 330-835-2233. Leave Plaza 6pm. 30 31 Happy Birthday Chuck I. Happy Anniversary Chuck & Marlene I. 25 26 27 28
GWRRA CHAPTER T 2018 RIDE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (rev 6/23/18) JAN JUL 13 Chapter I gathering 10 Dinner ride Tim s Tavern (Canton) 16 Chapter Gathering 14 NE Section picnic 20 Game night Mike & Andie s 17 Chapter Gathering 27 Dinner show (Dalton Dutch Kitchen) 19-21 Michigan Rally 20-22 Rick s ride to PA Wilds FEB 24 Dinner ride Ray s Place (Fairlawn) 2-3 Cabin Fever Mohican State Park Lodge?? Mystery ride Mike & Mary 9-10 Indiana Winter Rendezvous 17 Game night Keith & Vickie s 20 Chapter Gathering AUG MAR 4 Wing Nut Challenge Keith,Vickie,Cherryhair 3 Chapter Y fundraiser (Mt Vernon) 7 Dinner ride Uncle Tito s 9-10 Michigan Wingless Weekend 12 Ride to Chap I-2 Corn Roast Fundraiser 10 Game night Robert & Angela s 14 Chapter Gathering 13 Dinner Azteca 19 Chap B Toy Ride (Mansfield) 17 G2 Chili Cook-Off / Auction 21 Dinner ride Ben s (Berlin Center) 20 Chapter Gathering 8/28-9/1 Wing Ding (Knoxville TN) 24 Chapter V fundraiser (Ashland) 8/31 Chapter M Bike Nite (Canfield Fair) 27 Dinner Beef O Brady s (Kent/Brimfield)?? Mystery ride Mike & Andie APR SEP 7 Spring Officers meeting 7-9 Ride to Stern Wheel Festival (Marietta) 10 Dinner ride Parasson s (Akron) 11 Dinner ride Sammie s (Tallmadge) 12-14 Tennessee Spring Fling 14-15 Buckeye Time Out (Plain City) 14 Mexican game night Mike & Andie s 18 Chapter Gathering 17 Chapter Gathering 23 Sunday breakfast ride/chap V Teddy Bear ride 24 Dinner ride - Firehouse Grill (Springfield Twp) 25 Dinner ride Marie s (Wadsworth) 27-30 Wings Over the Smokies MAY?? Mystery Ride Robert & Angela 5 Mystery ride Keith & Vickie 5&6 TRC / ARC Hocking Hills 8 Dinner ride - Dee s 50 s Place Diner OCT 12 CHAPTER T Spaghetti Dinner / Auction 6 Saturday breakfast ride 12&13 TRC / ARC Wilmington 9 Dinner ride Walther s (North Canton) 15 Chapter Gathering 12-15 Ride to VA (Rick S.) 17-19 PA District Ride Rt 40 16 Chapter Gathering 19&20 ARC/TRC Galion 23 Dinner ride The Waterloo 20 Sunday breakfast ride?? Mystery ride 22 Dinner ride Grinders (North Canton)?? Chili Bash 26&27 ARC/TRC Canfield fairgrounds NOV JUN 3 Chapter I Road Kill Stew (Applecreek) 9 Saturday breakfast ride 13 Dinner Hartville Kitchen 12 Dinner ride On Tap (Stow) 20 Chapter Gathering 14-16 Buckeye Rally Mansfield Fairgrounds 27 Dinner Lembo s 19 Chapter Gathering 23 Mystery ride DEC 26 Dinner ride Dontino s 8 Christmas Party
2018 RESTAURANT LISTING DATE RESTAURANT ADDRESS PHONE # 1/18 2/18 WINTER BREAK 3/13/18 Azteca 1779 E Market St, Akron 330-794-9091 3/20/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 3/27/18 Beef O Brady s 3975 Cascades Blvd, Kent 330-678-4800 4/10/18 Parasson s 959 E Waterloo Rd, Akron 330-724-9375 4/17/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 4/24/18 Firehouse Grill 2437 Canton Road, Springfield Twp 330-699-3616 5/8/18 Dee s 50 s Place Diner 581 Norton Ave, Barberton 330-745-6310 5/15/17 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 5/22/18 Grinder s 1671 N Main St, North Canton 330-497-4800 6/12/18 On Tap 4396 Kent Rd, Stow 330-922-0464 6/19/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 6/26/18 Dontino s 555 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron 330-928-9530 7/10/18 Tim s Tavern 3323 Parkway St NW, Canton 330-455-6306 7/17/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 7/24/18 Ray s Place 25 Ghent Rd, Fairlawn 330-835-2233 8/14/18 Uncle Tito s 2215 E Waterloo Rd, Springfield Twp 330-208-0429 8/21/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 8/28/18 Ben s 17729 W Akron Canfield Rd, Berlin Center 330-547-7633 9/11/18 Sammie s 498 South Ave, Tallmadge 234-678-8334 9/18/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 9/25/18 Marie s 130 E Smokerise Dr, Wadsworth 330-334-1000 10/9/18 Walther s 440 Applegrove Rd, North Canton 234-714-9533 10/16/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 10/23/18 The Waterloo 423 E Waterloo Rd, Akron 330-773-5158 11/13/18 Hartville Kitchen 1015 Edison St NW, Hartville 330-877-9353 11/20/18 Gathering New Era 10 Massillon Rd, Akron 330-784-0087 11/27/18 Lembo s 1186 Canton Rd, Springfield Twp 330-733-7586 12/18 WINTER BREAK