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February 2017
Volume 8, Number 2
Gold Wing Road Riders Association — www.gwrra-region-e.org
REGION E TEAM
Directors Bob & Nicki Fowkes
Assistant Directors Jere & Sherry Goodman
Assistant Directors Bill & Nancy James
Membership Enhancement
Roger & Vicki Harris [email protected]
Trainer
Amy Peterson [email protected]
Rider Educator
Greg Hayes [email protected]
Motorist Awareness Coordinator
Michael Olson [email protected]
Treasurer
Glenn & Carol White [email protected]
Medic First Aid
Mike & Jan Buzick [email protected]
Patch Shop
John & Nancy Hofmann [email protected]
Photographers
Walter & Jean Potwora [email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Bob & Renae Hicks [email protected]
Web Master Jim Rivord
Couple Of the Year Bob & Renae Hicks
Individual Of the Year Jim Rivord
From our Directors Nicki and I usually go grocery shopping together once a week just to get out of the house for a few hours. This week as we were looking over the fresh cut flowers (we like fresh flowers in the house) all of the bouquets had taken on a familiar red and white theme and so we were once again reminded that Valentine’s Day wasn’t far off. The month of Feb-ruary would be here soon. Such a special month, you can actually sense the minutes of sunlight are increasing each day. The harsh winter temperatures are starting to warm a little. Our first rally in Region E for the new year (Illinois’ Winter Warm-Up) is now history and we’re looking forward to catching up with some old friends at Iowa chapter E’s Sweetheart Weekend in Navoo. If you are looking for Navoo, it’s in Illinois right on the Mississippi River and they get the entire hotel for the weekend. And so another season of being on the road has begun.
The first weekend in March, we will be at Spring Fling in Osage Beech, MO having more fun and witnessing their Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year selection. Illi-nois had just selected theirs a few weeks earlier and we en-joy watching all of you participating in this process. And be-fore you know it we’ll be in Nebraska for Cabin Fever week-end. The best part of this whole experience is meeting all of you personally and listening to you and sharing our experi-ences with you. You never know where or when that next great idea will come from. So as we roll into 2017 make a plan to join us at the Region E Rally on August 11-12 in Wil-liamsburg, Iowa. The location is good, the prices are good, and you’ll get a chance to show off your American pride. Our Region E website has all the information for you to
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download. We hope to see you at a rally this year. Remember last month I said that I would probably forget all of those goals I set for myself? Well here is one that I’m counting on – we will be in every district at least twice in 2017. So, we’ll catch you on the road to somewhere. You can count on it.
Bob & Nicki Fowkes
Region E Directors
Details and Registration
information attached!
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Jere & Sherry Goodman Region E Assistant Directors
Congrats & Thank You!
Sherry and I just returned from the Illinois District Warm Up and we had a blast.
Let us begin by thanking Mary & Bob Adams for all they did as the District Directors for Illinois. At the end of the rally, they ceremonially turned over the reins to Steve & Diane Gottschalk. Congratulations Steve & Diane!!!! Illinois is in good hands and we learned that Mary and Bob are not disap-pearing, but will remain on District Staff as the MEC.
We arrived in Peoria Thursday evening as we were asked to be judges the Illinois Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year Selection Process taking place Friday. All of the couples and individuals did very well. Of course, only one couple and one individual can be selected. Congratulations to Gene & Annette Shields on their selection as Illinois Couple of the Year and Larrie Wiggand as Individual of the Year.
Winter Warm Up was an excellent way to kick off the Rally Season. Sherry and I were ready for a road trip and seeing so many familiar GWRRA faces. We were busy all weekend and the camaraderie and laughter kept up.
Next event on the agenda is the Missouri Spring Fling in Osage Beach, MO on March 4. We have done this event numerous times and if you can attend, you will definitely want to return year after year.
Saturday Night skits are always a hoot in a festive party atmosphere.
Looks like we will get through January with no snow in Southern Missouri….yea!!! Maybe we can dodge that bullet in February. Riding season for us is getting closer!
Ride safe; be well. And, as always, remember that fun shall be the last word—so HAVE FUN!
Jere & Sherry Goodman
Region E Assistant Directors
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Bill & Nancy James Region E Assistant Directors
As 2017 starts another exciting time awaits all of us.
Think of the rides you want to take, the friends you look for-ward to seeing again, and all the FUN. But, how does that all come about? Those rides and activities happened by some-one stepping forward and deciding to do something for all of us. The neat part is you can share in helping out just by pitching in once in awhile. How about setting up an evening or day ride, greeting members at a gathering, selling 50/50 tickets, or even helping set up a rally? Once you start partic-ipating you will find out it is fun and you meet some really nice people.
There have been several articles out about people stepping up to help a chapter, district or region. Recently, Ray Garris [January 2017 Insight letter] talked about a chapter that was having a rough time and everyone pitched in to "share the load." Things for that chapter got better as members each took their turn helping out their chapter - and they were having FUN. We suggest you read the January 2017 Insight letter to get the whole story. This con-cept of helping out has been around in our daily lives for a long time.
Ray's article and others seems to suggest we should take another look at how we keep GWR-RA moving in the right direction of helping each other and having FUN. Maybe it is time that we use this idea to solidify our chapters and districts. Some Directors tend to carry the whole load either because they don't want to share or because they feel it is all up to them. Those that have learned to share don't feel over worked and still have a great sense of accom-plishment. For 2017, lets all pitch in and help our Directors to 'Make GWRRA Great Still!'
And you can be part of the team by offering to help out in many ways. In this next year, see what you can do to lend a hand to a chapter, district or region to make it better for all mem-bers. Even if for an hour helping out by judging at a rally or an afternoon leading/setting up a ride, you will enjoy it and others will be really appreciate that you stepped up and helped the members.
We hope you all have a Super 2017! In terms of helping out, we will be happy to help out whenever we are in your area. Don't be afraid to ask as we are offering.
Bill & Nancy James,
Region E Assistant Directors
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Roger & Vicki Harris Membership Enhancement Coordinators
Greetings from the Region E Membership Enhancement Coordinators!
As we write this article we are packed and ready to attend
the 3rd Annual Winger-n-Waves Oasis of the Sea Cruise of
the Caribbean Islands. When you see us out about ask us
how it was, we’re sure we’ll have a memory or two to share.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy
Valentines Day! Spend some time with your sweetheart!
You’ll be glad you did!!
The Couple of the Year Handbook has been updated and on
line at the GWRRA website, check it out! Have you selected
your District Couple of the Year? Individual of the Year?
Let us know who that is as soon as that happens. We are
looking forward to good participation at the Region E Selec-
tion Process at the Region E Rally August 11-12 at the Rama-
da Hotel in Williamsburg, Iowa. As a couple who has been there done that, it is a lot of
fun, even if you are not selected, you learn a lot about yourself, the others in the selection
process and it’s FUN!
Looking for FUN things to do during these non riding months? Check out the Region E
website along the left side under Membership Enhancement is the Fun Activities Guide,
check it out. Also is registration forms for upcoming events. The Missouri Spring Fling is
March 4-5 at the Inn at the Grand Glaize in Osage Beach, MO. The NE/SD Cabin Fever is
Mar. 10-11 at the Ramada in Columbus, NE. You will see your friends and make some new
ones. You may be able to attend trainings and as always we wish you safe travels.
Looking forward to seeing you down the road soon!
Sincerely,
Roger & Vicki Harris
Region E Membership Enhancement Coordinators
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Amy Peterson Region E Trainer
TRAINING THOUGHTS
Ten Commandments of Good Communication – Part 1 of 2 Communication is one the areas that is critical to our daily existence, yet is often taken for granted. We often hear or read similar infor-mation presented in different formats throughout our lives. Without thinking about it, our brain filters all the incoming information only allowing us to remember certain portions of the details at any given time. The following list summarizes the first 5 of 10 main points of a publication by the Ameri-can Management Association titled Ten Commandments of Good Communication (Ó1955). Check back next month for the remaining 5 items! Perhaps at least one of these items will be of help in a future discussion with your family, a co-worker, and/or a GWRRA acquaintance. 1. Seek to clarify your ideas before communicating.
The more systematically you analyze the problem or idea to be communicated, the clearer it becomes. Good planning must also consider the goals and attitudes of your audience (and those who will be affected by the communication).
2. Examine the true purpose of each communication. Before you communicate, ask yourself what you really want to accomplish with your message – obtain information, initiate action, change another person’s attitude. Identify your most important goal and then adapt your language, tone, and com-plete approach to serve that specific objective.
3. Consider the total physical and human setting whenever you communicate. Meaning and content are conveyed by more than words alone. Consider these factors:
Sense of timing - the circumstances under which you make an announcement or a decision
Physical setting – whether you communicate in private or in front of a group Social climate – sets the tone of communications based on family relationships and
interactions, work relationships within a company or department, etc. Custom and past practice – the degree to which your communication conforms to,
or departs from, the expectations of your audience.
4. Consult with others in planning communications where appropriate. Those who help you plan your communication and understand the audience will tend to lend your message their active support. Such consultation often helps to lend additional insight and objectivity to your message.
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5. Be aware of the overtones as well as the basic content of your message.
The tone of your voice, your expression, your receptiveness to the responses of others - all have tremendous impact on those you wish to reach. Frequently overlooked, these subtleties of communication often affect a listener’s reaction to a message even more than its basic content.
Training Tips
* All seminar presenters are now referred to as University Trainers as of September 1, 2012. (Renewal forms can be found on the GWRRA University site: GWRRAtraining.com. Hover on the Resources tab then click on the Forms and Guides option.)
* Training in ALL programs is being tracked in the Rider Education database. University Trainers and Instructors: Include your name first on the sign-in sheet so your attendance is included in your own training record from this point forward.
* The Officer Certification Program (OCP) is a one day event designed to give you the tools and day-to-day details you need to have fun while meeting expectations as a volunteer leader in our Association. ALL members are welcome to attend!
* Plan ahead if you’d like to participate in an Instructor Training and Certification Pro-gram. You must complete three steps BEFORE you attend, so the sooner you complete them the sooner we can put together additional classes for you:
A. Watch the Special Trainers Workshops (GWRRAtraining.com > Hover over ITCP tab > Click on ITCP videos B. Fill out an Inquiry Form on that same ITCP tab (one person per inquiry form please!) C. Complete a Zoom video conference call (visit Zoom.us and choose the FREE option)
Training Calendar
2/12/17 ITCP Toledo, IA Contact Roxy Oder (IA District Trainer)
3/4/17 ChaChaCha Change Osage Beach, MO See MO Spring Fling Schedule Members Matter
3/12/17 OCP Toledo, IA Contact Roxy Oder (IA District Trainer)
4/10/17 1st Quarter Reports District Reports due to Region Trainer
“The best leaders are very often the best listeners.
They have an open mind.
They are not interested in having their own way but in finding the best way.”
~ Wilfred Peterson
Amy Peterson
Region E Trainer
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Greg Hayes Region E Rider Educator This month I want to address my article to the Chapter Educators and to those who must take their place in their absence. One of the im-portant roles of the Chapter Educator is providing a “safety talk” at the chapter’s monthly gathering. We may have new Chapter Educa-tors coming on board at the first of the year, so this article is to help them and to help remind current CEs of the role of the monthly “safety talk”. We have a wide variety of Chapter Educators, some have been in the role for a long time, some just starting, some have great speaking skills, some are challenging themselves to overcome their apprehension on speaking in front of groups, we come from diverse backgrounds and everyone is unique. Okay, now I sound like Mr. Rog-ers. So, many CEs have no problem getting up to talk in front of the group and in keeping their talk informative and interesting to the chapter. For others it may not come as natural.
So, I thought I would go over some points of what I think can help anyone to either to learn a new craft or to hone their existing skills.
The first time I got up to talk to my chapter it felt awkward for me. It didn’t help that I was new to the chapter. However, my main concern was that I was talking to a group of experi-enced motorcyclists. What did I have to tell them that they already didn’t know or haven’t heard of many times before? It seems we are preaching to the choir when we talk about safety issues. Most all of us think of ourselves as safe riders. We don’t want to be preached or lec-tured. That is certainly not what the safety talk is about. As the speaker we want to be engag-ing the group in a way to refresh all of our thoughts on issues that affect our safety. If we don’t discuss these issues on a regular basis, though, those ideas could become victim to our own forgetfulness. So, our talks are typically reminders of things most of us already know. I try to keep that in mind when I am talking to the group.
So, here are some ideas on making your safety talks effective.
Keep your presentation to around 5 to 10 minutes. A m inute and a half is too short. But, I would guess that most people talk too long. Beyond 10 minutes you have probably lost most of your audience. Remember that there are a number of things that are happening in the meeting besides the safety talk. Really, it doesn’t need to be longer than 5 minutes.
Know your subject. Talk about som ething you know , or do your re-search thoroughly on your topic, or do both. You don’t want to get up and not know your subject. Come well prepared. If you didn’t then this will quickly show and you are going to lose your credibility.
Keep it simple. Y our audience is not going to rem em ber m ore than three things that you present, maybe less. Break more complex topics into smaller
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parts and present them over the course of several meetings. Using only three items may be a little restrictive for some topics but use good judgment and follow my first bullet point.
Make it interactive. Ask questions, but keep it reasonable. You don ’t want this to become too long, get a sidetracked discussion going, or start an argu-ment. But, an example of making your talk interactive would be to ask the chapter “what are some ways you think we can be more visible on our motorcycles to other motorists?” You should have a short list of ideas of your own to fill in.
Use bullet points. First state the idea clear ly and concisely. How ever, you don’t want to give three bullet points and be done in 30 seconds. You can em-bellish to explain the point, but don’t get sidetracked or over embellish and lose the clarity of the idea.
Use notes. You don ’t want to read everything from a paper, but having your points and any important facts written down is good practice for these safety presentations. A lot of people don’t need any written notes but don’t feel it is taboo to use. It not only helps to remember your points but can help you keep focus on your topic. It can also be a security blanket knowing that if you need to refresh your memory on something that it will be there to help you out.
I hope this gives you some food for thought. Remember to have fun. If you are not enjoying the presenting then that is probably going to convey to the rest of the group. It is okay to be a little nervous before speaking before a group. Hopefully you are not shaking. But, it is pretty normal for anyone to be just slightly nervous. Don’t worry about it and do your best.
Remember that you do not have to give every presentation. You should mix it up by inviting guest speakers or inviting other members to share what they learned in one of our seminars or a first aid class.
So, if you are the Chapter Educator, or someone else filling in that position at a meeting for the safety talk, thank you for being there for the chapter and for doing something that proba-bly not everyone in the chapter is willing to do. Your dedication is highly appreciated.
Safe riding!
Greg Hayes
Region E Educator
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Michael Olson
Region E Motorist Awareness Director
It’s so simple!
A wise, old man, well maybe not so ‘old’ per say, once ex-plained so eloquently yet simply, that each of us as “ambassadors” in GWRRA is able to share the motto of Motor-ist Awareness: “Share the Road”. The emphasis is on drawing the public’s awareness to watch for those smaller vehicles. When one is out riding and you stop to get fuel or do some shopping, someone likely stops to look at your beautiful mo-torcycle or trike and then you start visiting about it. That is your opportunity to share the idea of who is out there riding motorcycles and be sure to mention:
Watch out for motorcycles, trikes, mopeds, and even bicycles. When you do that, you have just completed a Motorist Awareness event. Then and equally important, keep track of it and let your chapter educator or district MAP person know. That should be added to the count for the N23 quarterly report. I am certain that there are a lot more of those occasions going on than are reported. It is not just about the brochures, videos, and seminars. It is also about that one-on-one contact. Like Jim Gaffigan says in his com edy routines: “It’s so simple.” One does not even have to hand an MA brochure to the person or persons; but it would be a really cool idea if one were to have some brochures on your motorcycle, so that could happen. Just food for thought. The tri-fold brochures are supposed to be available from the national office, so have your Educator or Motorist Awareness person call to obtain a sup-ply…or even do it on your own.
Leave earlier – Drive slower – Live longer
Michael Olson
Region E Motorist Awareness Director
Share the road; save a life.
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Bob & Renae Hicks Region E Couple of the Year
Winter is on the RUN!
With more sunlight each day and unusually warm Jan-uary, our riding itch is starting to kick in big time. Just a couple more months and we can get the 2 and 3 wheeled toys out for a ride (argh, I did say months for us folks in the great frozen North).
After the Holidays, we started our travels to visit our Friends in Illinois. Illinois announces the change of District Team Winter Event, which was an introduction into the New District Team for us – having Steve and Diane Gottchalk step up as the new District Directors.
We attended the Illinois Winter Warm Up in Peoria over the weekend. We were one of three sets of Judges for the Couple and Individual of the Year selection. All the candidate’s had very good qualifications and selection went down to the wire, which made our task even more demanding.
While all the Couples and Individuals that participated are winners, at the end of the selec-tion, only one couple could be IL District Couple of the Year and one as Individual of the Year. While we are not ‘seasoned veterans’ in the selection process, a small group met to pro-vide pointers for the selected COY and IOY as they progress forward. .
One last time – If you are anywhere near the Minneapolis Convention Center (on Feb 3rd, 4th or 5th), there are a lot of interesting and cool bikes and accessories at the International Mo-torcycle Show. While not specifically tailored to Gold Wings, there are many accessories that we need / buy or review with the vendors. The show is a valuable asset to talk to Dealers and Manufacturers and gets us revived up for the summer and our summer adventures. If you are in the area, drop in to see what the show is all about.
We hope to see everyone around the Region at the many District and Region events – some Chapter occasions, also.
Bob & Renae Hicks
Region E Couple of the Year
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District Directors Contact Info Website Illinois Steve & Diane Gottschalk [email protected] www.gwrra-ildistrict.com
Iowa Tom & Sue Wright [email protected] www.gwrra-iowa.com
Minnesota Joe & Jan Marek [email protected] www.mngwrra.us North Dakota
Missouri Ken Lueckenotte [email protected] www.mogwrra.org
Nebraska Rick & Robin Saunders [email protected] www.gwrrane.com South Dakota
Wisconsin Frank & Sharon Jackson [email protected] www.gwrra-wi.org
Region E Bob & Renae Hicks Jim Rivord
2016-2017 Region E 2016-2017 Region E
Couple of the Year Individual of the Year
Region E Sponsors
We thank our sponsors for their support – please make sure you pat-
ronize them and thank them when visiting!
Click on the sponsor image to be directed to their webpage.
Foremost Insurance Group
P.O. Box 0915
Carol Stream IL 60132-0915
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Theme: 2017 Missouri District Spring Fling
‘Baby Boomer Bikers of the Ozarks’
Location: Inn at the Grand Glaize Date: March 4, 2017
Registration 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday 3/3/17 FREE Breakfast (7- 8:30 am Saturday to registered
Saturday Registration 7:30 a.m. guests)
Inn at Grand Glaize Osage Beach, MO 65065
Cost: $10.00 (pay at the door)
Seminars, games, costume contest, chapter pride, and a baby boomer skit/song contest.
Who Will be couple of the year? Who Will be individual of the year?
*An Evening of Festivities*
FOR RESERVATIONS: FOR MORE INFORMATON CONTACT: Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Osage Beach Parkway Ken Lueckenotte: (573) 680-6238 Phone numbers: (573) 348-4731 Also Visit www.mogwrra.org Group Code: GWRRA Room Rate: $ 62.00
You may use your own ideas to win the skit, or you may use one of the following: ‘Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Walker’
Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter by Herman’s Hermits
‘Ain’t No Burrito Mild Enough’ ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye/Tammy Terrell
‘How Do You Mend a Broken Hip’ ‘How Do You Mend a Broken Heart’ by The Bee Gees
‘The Lack of Motion’ ‘The Locomotion’ by Little Eva
‘Splish Splash I was Havin a Flash’ “Splish, Splash, I was Takin a Bath’ – Bobby Darin
‘I Get By With a Little Help from Depends’ “I Get By With a Little Help from my Friends’ by Ringo Starr
‘The First Time Ever I forgot Your Face’ ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ by Roberta Flack
‘I Can’t See Clearly Now’ ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ by Johnny Nash
‘To All the Girls I’ve Disappointed Before’ ‘To All the Girls I’ve Known Before’ by Willie Nelson
‘A Hard Day’s Nap’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ – by The Beatles
‘Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver’ ‘Fifty Ways to Lose your Lover’ by Paul Simon
‘Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom’ ‘Once, Twice, Three Times a Lady’ by The Commodores
‘Heard it Through the Grape Nuts’ ‘Heard it Through the Grape Vine’ by Marvin Gaye
‘You Make Me Feel Like Napping’ “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’ by Leo Sayer
‘Papa’s Got a Kidney Stone’ ‘Papa’s was a Rolling Stone’ by The Temptations
‘Knock 3 Times on the Ceiling if you Hear Me Fall’ ‘Knock 3 Times on the Ceiling if you want me’ by Tony Orlando
‘I am Woman, Hear me Snore’ ‘I am Woman, Hear me Roar’ by Helen Reddy
‘On the Commode Again’ ‘On the Road Again’ by Willie Nelson
FOR QUESTIONS OR COMPLIMENTS CONTACT: LONNIE BORSETH EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 319-631-8680
GWRRA Iowa District
Safety Weekend Impacting Iowa Through Rider Ed
When: May 19th - 20th 2017
Where: Des Moines Area Community College
Address: 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 Bldg. 3
You never truly do stop learning. Safety weekend is an
Excellent way to get yourself and your Wing back into shape, in
Time for the upcoming riding season. After the long winter, its
Important to retune those skills. Are you yeti for some safety?!
More information to come
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Tentative Schedule - Subject To Change SATURDAY MAY 20, 2017
CLASSROOM NUMBER & COURSE
CHECK HERE
8:00 5:00 Range #1 - Advanced Rider Course 1or 2 up................. 8:00 4:00 Range #2 - Trike Course 1 or 2 up .................................. 8:00 3:00 Room 122 - CPR/First-Aid.................................................
Proper Riding Gear Required For All Riding Courses
[Helmet, Gloves, Long Sleeves & Pants, Eye Protection, Over the Ankle Boots]
Host Hotel: RAMADA lNN 133 SE Delaware, Ankeny, lowa [515] 964-1717 Rate: $85.00 Plus Tax
Ask for GWRRA Block by April 30, 2017 - no refunds after this date
REGlSTRATlON [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE] RIDER NAME $40.00 CO-RIDER NAME $30.00 GWRRA NUMBER TOTAL = EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR NAME ADDRESS PHONE
Checks To: lowa Rider Education Mail To: Lonnie Borseth, 134 Shrader Rd. Iowa City, lowa 52245 Questions: Call Lonnie Borseth 319-631-8680 [email protected]
Tentative Schedule - Subject To Change FRlDAY MAY 19, 2017
CLASSROOM NUMBER & COURSE CHECK HERE TlME
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Lunch Served: Free Lunch, Coffee & Water
11:00 7:00 Range #1 - Advanced Rider Course 1 or 2 up. 11:00 7:00 Range #2 - Trike Course 1 or 2 up.
11:00 6:00 Room 122 - CPR/First Aid
GWRRA lowa District Rider Education
FUN! SAFETY! KNOWLEDGE! at Des Moines Area Community College [DMACC]
May 19 & 20, 2017 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, lowa 50023 Bldg. 3
ALL REGlSTRATlONS DUE BY APRlL 24, 2017 Held Rain or Shine - No Refunds After May 1, 2017
We’ve offered the Raleigh community
space-saving solutions for the past 10
years. We helped us reclaim over 700
square feet of our house!” -
NE/SD GWRRA DISTRICT RALLY June 22nd to 24th, 2017 Deadwood South Dakota
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more, Goodby.”
Wild Bill Hickok
Host Hotel Information:
First Gold Hotel
270 Main Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
605-578-9777
www.firstgold.com
Call and mention GWRRA rally for special rate
Other Deadwood Accommodations:
Deadwood Mountain Grand 605-559-0386
The Lodge at Deadwood 605-584-4800
Cadillac Jacks 605-578-1500
Deadwood Super 8 605-578-2535
Mineral Palace 800-847-2522
Bullock Hotel 605-578-1745
Hickok Hotel 605-578-2222
Franklin Hotel 605-578-3670
Deadwood KOA campground 605-578-3830]
Whistler Gulch Campground 605-559-0386
Things to do at this year’s rally
Deadwood South Dakota is on the northern side
of the Black Hills and is in the middle of one of the
most scenic and memorable locations in the Unit-
ed States. You will be within 90 minutes of these
cities and major attractions!
Devils Tower
Spearfish Canyon
Custer State Park
Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse Monument
Sturgis
Badlands National Park
Keystone
And More!
The Rally
We will have a poker run and Dinner provided by
JP cycles of Sturgis, SD. There will be a night
light parade through the historic Main Street of
Deadwood. Saturday evening will be capped by
dinner and a concert at the Deadwood Mountain
Grand by Kip Attaway, professional comedic
entertainer and recording artist.
www.kipattaway.com
Contact Us
Bob & Laura Olson
GWRRA SD-B
Directors
605-381-3673
Visit us on the web: www.gwrrane.com
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
Convention Registration
Total:
Registration $25.00 X __________People = $________
Cash
Method of Payment
Check Payable to GWRRA NE/SD
Remember: Registration fee goes up an
additional $5.00 per person after June 1st
Name Rider
GWRRA Membership Number
Phone
Address
Name Co-Rider
City/State/Zip
I/we agree to conform to and comply with the ideas govern-
ing the convention, and I/we further agree to hold harmless
GWRRA, Co-sponsoring organization or any property owner
for any loss or injury which I/we became involved by reason
or participation in the rally. I/we also agree with all stipula-
Riders Signature
Co-Rider Signature
Non Members add $5.00 X __________People = $________
Mail registration along with payment to
Rick Saunders GWRRA NE/SD Director
13836 X Circle
Omaha, NE 68137
Dinner & Concert add $10.00 X ________People = $________
GWRRA MN/ND District Rally 2017
July 7-8, 2017
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Owatonna
2365 NW 43rd St, Owatonna, MN 55060
Registration information:
Phone: 507-446-8900 Room Block: GWRRA
Room Rate: $89.00 plus tax
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA
2017 DISTRICT Rally
“On Wings to Owatonna”
July 7-8, 2017
HOST HOTEL
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2365 NW 43 St. Owatonna, MN 55060
507-446-8900 All rooms $89.00 + tax
Under block: GWRRA
Rider:________________________________
GWRRA#________________Exp._________
Rider/Co-Rider_________________________
GWRRA#________________Exp._________
Address______________________________
City__________________St.____Zip_______
Chapter_____Tel.# ( )_______________
E-Mail_______________________________
GWRRA Member $25.00 x ____= $_______
Non-Member $30.00 x ____ = $_______
After June 20, 2017 $30.00 x ____ = $_______
(Includes Friday and Saturday Activities)
Under 15 Free
Day passes at the door $15.00
Saturday Night Banquet* $18.00 x____ = ______
*Must pre-register – June 2 cutoff date
TOTAL ENCLOSED $___________
Current COY/IOY (chapter, district
region) ___________________________
Current GWRRA position
____________________________
____________________________
Make checks payable to:
MINNESOTA GWRRA
Send completed Registration form to:
Jenny Eckstein 15986 Oakwood Heights Rd
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-217-7239
All schedule items subject to change
I/We agree to conform to and comply with the
ideals governing this rally, and I/We further agree
to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring
organizations, or any property owner or owners
for any loss or injury to self or property in which
I/We may become involved by reason of
participation in this Rally.
I have read this entry form and agree to above:
Rider____________________________________
Signature
Rider/
CoRider__________________________________
Signature
Schedule of Events
Guided Rides
Modules
Seminars
Chapter Challenge
Vendors
Saturday Night Banquet
Bike Judging
Lighted Bike parade & judging
For more information, contact
Joe and Jan Marek
H – 651-565-3563
C - 507-272-7404
***America’s Heartland-Region E Rally***
Proudly Presents
August 11-12, 2017 Ramada Hotel & Wasserbahn Waterpark
2211 U Avenue Williamsburg, IA 52361
Ph: 319-668-1175
Room Rate-$79.95. Must mention Gold Wing Road Riders Association or GWRRA. There are 120 rooms on two floors. No Elevator!!! Request 1st floor if needed; do not wait to make reservation if you need a 1st floor.
Questions: Bob & Nicki Fowkes 815-994-0247
Region E Rally Registration August 11-12, 2017
Rider:___________________________________GWRRA No.____________Exp:__________
Co-Rider:________________________________GWRRA No.____________Exp:__________
District:_____________Chapter___________Phone No._____________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________________
E-mail:_____________________________________________________________________
Total enclosed: $___________
Sorry………No refunds after July 28, 2017!
Please pre-register by July 28, 2017 and make checks payable to GWRRA-Region E. Send your checks and registration to: Ms Carol White, 605 E Della Street, Versailles, MO 65084 Ph: 573-378-7100 I/we agree to conform to and comply with the ideals governing this rally, and I/we further agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring organizations, or any property owner or owners for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of participation in this rally. Rider Signature:________________________________________Date:_______________ Co-Rider Signature:_____________________________________ Date:_______________
Pre-registration before July 28, 2017 Full Registration Member: ______x $25.00=_____ Full Registration Non-Member: ______x $35.00=______ Friday Day Pass Member: ______x $15.00=______ Saturday Day Pass Member: ______x $15.00=______ Friday Day Pass Non-Member: ______x $20.00=______ Saturday Day Pass Non-Member: ______x $20.00=______
After July 28, 2017 and on-site full registration
Members: _______x $30.00_______
Non-Members: _______x $40.00_______
Day pass available on-site $20.00
