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Darrell and Charlene Hodson 6727 S. Raber Road Columbia City, IN
46725
GWRRA – Friends for
FUN, SAFETY, and
KNOWLEDGE
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CHAPTER DIRECTORS
Darrell & Charlene Hodson 260-396-2333
ASST. CHAPTER DIRECTORS
Dave & Sandy Smith 260-229-2227 – Dave cell
260-229-2586 – Sandy cell
CHAPTER EDUCATORS
Dave & Pat Mura 260-242-1124
CHAPTER TREASURERS
Tom & Joan Wheelock 260-485-1538
NEWSLETTER
Steve & Kay Walter 260-327-3393
IND. DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Ray & Melinda Faber
[email protected] 812-701-7649
ASST. DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Rick & Debbie Warmels
[email protected] 260-238-4148; 260-740-2321 (cell)
DISTRICT RIDE EDUCATORS
Mike & Penny Kadinger
[email protected] 765-230-0108
ASST. DISTRICT RIDE EDUCATORS
Mike & Joyce Nelson
[email protected] 260-665-2477
REGION D DIRECTORS
Lloyd & Becky Glydewell
[email protected] 937-322-7156
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Jack Wagner
[email protected]
405-359-7892
Friends,
How do we attract more people to become involved in
GW? How do we show them that belonging to a chap-
ter/group is something that they may enjoy? The only thing I
know of is inviting them to go on a ride with us. Maybe a
Sunday ride, a special event we have planned. Ask them what
their favorite road is. Show them that we all have a common
goal and that is to ride and have a safe and fun time. I
know
from past experiences that as soon as you say monthly
meetings they ‘freak.’ They just assume that it is boring
and
regimental. No one likes to set through long boring meetings.
I
guess we could use the word 'gathering', where we get
together and plan out our summer rides. Give it a try and see
if
you can invite someone new to join our group. Maybe they
would enjoy just going on a ride with you. Do the sneaky
attack and let them know that the group you are with enjoys
the same things.
I am excited about our Lavender Lane Farm trip. Even though
the lavender won't be blooming yet we still get to learn
about
it. This always gives us another ride later on in the
summer. We'll check it out again when it is bloom-
ing. Remember to bring your money so you can attend the
demonstrations we are having scheduled. As we are doing
that I know that the guys will be finding us a great place to
eat
lunch. I can't wait to taste a 'lavender cookie'.
Ride Safe,
Darrell & Char
CD's M2 Whitley Wings
LAKES REGION D GREAT
CHAPTER M-2 WHITLEY WINGS
COLUMBIA CITY, IN
MAY 2017
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by Dave Mura Chapter Educator
GRAVEL? YOU CAN COUNT ON IT.
Over the years, I have learned there are a handful of things
that can make even
the most experienced riders immediately uncomfortable. The
unexpected appearance of gravel on a curve is one of them. Some
riders have told me that
even a little gravel in a corner has triggered them to stiffen
at the controls and ride straight out of a turn. Minimizing such
extreme reaction to the sudden
appearance of an unpleasant condition begins by anticipating it
in advance and having a planned response. Will there be gravel in
the curve ahead? Count on it.
Will we have a strategy to deal with it? When it comes to
gravel, count on it. Quite literally.
This time of year, after a long winter of precipitation,
washouts and snow
plowing/salting, you can expect to see more gravel—especially on
those back roads we all enjoy so much. As always, ride only as fast
as you can see, asking
yourself if you could safely and comfortably slow the motorcycle
in the space you have ahead should gravel appear. Then start
counting. We coach riders to
determine if gravel is “countable” or “uncountable.” As a rule
of thumb, if one could easily count the pieces of gravel and can
see the road surface between the
stones, then there is likely enough traction to simply continue
riding smoothly through it without altering the line. However, if
the gravel pieces are too
numerous to be counted, traction is surely compromised and the
cornering line must be altered to avoid riding through the debris
with the bike at a significant
lean angle. The bottom line? When it comes to gravel on the
corners…count on it. Then count it.
When gravel is “countable” there is still plenty of available
traction and the rider can maintain a smooth cornering line.
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When gravel is “uncountable” traction is severely compromised
and the rider should alter the cornering line to avoid it.
Bob & Sue’s granddaughter, Jasmine Lacey, graduated in May
from
St. Francis College with a degree in Graphics Design and minor
in Photography.
And she did this four year course in just three years . . .
Kudos to her!
May your dreams take you... to the corners of your smiles, to
the
highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and
to
the most special places your heart has ever known.
Anonymous
Pat on hers and Dave on his
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DARRELL & CHAR HODSON – June 2 STEVE & KAY WALTER – June
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GWRRA – June 4
RON & JOYCE – Ron, Room 208 at Miller’s The Oaks and
Joyce, Apartment 120 of Oak Pointe, both
at U.S. 30, Columbia City.
DARRELL – Recent thumb surgery
PAM – Encouragement & strength for ongoing chemo
treatments;
eyelid surgery on June 14
Gatherings are held at the Parkview Whitley
Hospital, Columbia City on the third Tuesday of
each month.
We meet at 5:00 p.m. in the hospital
cafeteria to eat and then move to Meeting
Room D at 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER RIDES Meet at the Zion Lutheran Church
(across from the DQ), North &
Main Streets in Columbia City, at
5:30 p.m.
GWRRA, with its motto is a not-for-profit
organization with over 72,000 members in 53
countries, and 4,000 volunteer leaders pro-
viding rider education and social structure,
along with organizing events, conventions,
rides and meetings throughout the year.
Visit GWRRA’s web site at www.gwrra.com.
http://www.gwrra.com/
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There were nine M2 members who met at the Parkview Whitley
Hospital on May 16, along with guest, Duane Ewell. Rick Warmels
asked for feedback on how to improve Rallies. Our group mentioned
the weather and the fact that we’re all getting older. The group
will attend a TinCaps game on June 26. Contact Karen if you’re
interested in tickets. The girls will take a tour of the Lavender
Lane Farm on May 25. Meet at the Zion Lutheran Church in Columbia
City at 9:45 a.m. or at the gas station in Merriam at 10 a.m. Bob
& Sue had driven past it recently and felt the drive didn’t
appear to be motorcycle friendly. Those with trikes should be OK,
while those on bikes can leave their wife off at the end of the
drive (and maybe catch a ride with Pat) and the guys will continue
riding. The lavender isn’t in bloom right now so the girls will
take a free tour and schedule a date later when the lavender is in
bloom and to sign up for the demonstrations, “How to Cook with
Lavender” and How to “Propagate Lavender.” Demonstra- tions are $5
each.
Dave M. gave the Safety Lesson on “Gravel. You Can Count On It.”
Bikers were involved in both jokes he gave and you had to be there
for them. Duane stated there is no date or location yet for Winter
Rendezvous or Spring Wing Warm-Up for next year.
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M E M O R I A L D A Y
There are no words to adequately express the appreciation we
feel for the sacrifices made to secure our freedom.
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They’re back in
SANDY DAVE
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______________ GWRRA NATIONAL SITE: http://www.gwrra.org
REGION D: http://www.gwrra-regiond.org
DISTRICT OF INDIANA: http://www.Indianaonwings.org
A great pleasure in life
is doing what others say you can’t.
DAN THORNBURG with his "Gold-wing Mini" which is actually a
150cc
Italika. It is built in Mexico City. The
picture was taken at his winter home in
San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Dan e-
mailed that he “enjoys keeping up with
the chapter news and all of my friends. I
also read the safety articles and apply
the ideas as I ride my "Goldwing Mini".
CONGRATULATIONS to PAT who recently passed the TRC Safety Course
in
April after only having the trike for two
weeks. It was a lousy weather day, but Pat
successfully passed the course. Kudos!!
Pat is now the proud owner of a trike that
was already in the M2 group, formerly be-
longing to Steve & Kay.
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GETTING OLDER HAS SOME FUN MOMENTS:
My goal for 2016 was to lose just 10 pounds; only 15 to go. Ate
salad for dinner. Mostly croutons & tomatoes. Really just one
big, round crouton covered with tomato sauce; and cheese; and
Pepperoni; and mushrooms; and onions; and - - - - OK, FINE, so it
was a pizza. I ate a freekin' pizza. How to prepare Tofu:
1. Throw it in the trash.
2. Grill some meat.
I just did a week's worth of cardio after walking into a spider
web. I don't mean to brag but, I finished my 14-day diet food in 3
hours and 20 minutes. A recent study has found women who carry a
little extra weight live longer than men who mention it. Kids today
don't know how easy they have it; when I was young, I had to walk 9
feet through shag carpet to change the TV channel. Remember back
when we were kids and every time it was below zero outside, they
closed school? Me neither. I may not be that funny or athletic or
good looking or smart or talented ... I forgot where I was going
with this. I love being over 70. I learn something new every day,
and forget 5 others A thief broke into my house last night. He
started searching for money, so I woke up and searched with
him.
I think I'll just put an "Out of Order" sticker on my forehead
and call it a day. Senility has been a smooth transition for me.
"Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up
speed."
From Warren July, 2016
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1
National Go
Barefoot Day
2 Darrell & Char
Hodson Anniversary
Meet at Zion
Lutheran Church
(across from
DQ) in CC 5:30 p.m.
3
Turtle Races Day
4 GWRRA and Steve & Kay
Walter Anniversaries
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6
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Meet at Zion Lutheran Church
(across from DQ) in CC 5:30 p.m.
10
Iced Tea Day
11 National
Making Life Beautiful Day
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14
Flag Day
15 Nature
Photography Day
16 Meet at Zion
Lutheran Church
(across from DQ) in CC 5:30 p.m.
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20 M2
GWRRA GATHERING
6:00 p.m. Parkview Whitley
Hospital – (5:00 to eat)
21
First Day of
22
Global Smurfs
Day
23
Meet at Zion
Lutheran Church
(across from DQ) in CC 5:30 p.m.
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25
26
TinCaps
Game
7:00 p.m.
27 28 29 30 Meet at Zion
Lutheran Church
(across from DQ) in CC 5:30 p.m.
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