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Gold Wing Road Riders Association Region N Virginia District Chapter C Newsletter

GWRRA VA-C Tidewater Wings February 2013 1

Chapter Director Mel Brooks, Chapter Director

Last newsletter I talked about the end of the riding season… well now riding season is not that far away. We are planning our ride meeting on February 10th. If anyone has any suggesting for rides this year, please come to the meeting or let us know anyway that you can of rides that you want to go on. I’m truly up for new ideas. It does not matter how far or how close. If it’s just a lunch ride, a dinner ride, a historical ride, it doesn’t matter; we can try to do it.

As chapter director, I’d like to try to expand our membership, as in all other years… we have Wingless Weekend coming up and as usual Chapter C is doing a skit. This year’s theme is Super Heroes! So try to bring your Su-per Heroic selves to Wingless. I know as usual I am look-ing forward to Wingless. It is my winter getaway, my excuse to sleep in and to be able to enjoy everyone’s company. We get to see members of our Virginia district

February 2013 Volume 30, Issue 2 Chapter meeting the 2nd Sunday of each month at Angelo’s Steak and Pancake House, 755 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA.

Eat at 6 PM; meet at 7 PM, everyone welcome.

1 The Chapter Director Speaks

3 Motorcycle Safety

5 Come on! Let’s Get Some Rider Education Training

Planned!!!

7 Information Updates

9 I Never Saw Him…He Came Out of Nowhere!!!

12 Comic Corner

14 The Legend of St. Valentines

18 Recipe Corner

19 Horoscope

22 Important Dates

23 Quotes

24 Officers and Staff 25 Rides and Events 26 2013 Convention Schedule 27 Horizon Flyer 28 Polar Bear Flyer 29 Wingless Weekend Flyer

The Tidewater Wings GWRRA VAC

P.O. Box 1266 Yorktown, VA 23692



GWRRA family in a relaxed atmosphere. Even though, I don’t talk a lot, I truly enjoy be-ing around my GWRRA family.

In February, I will get going on my 11th year (I think). GWRRA has meant a lot to me through the years; I’ve watched our chapter do many wonderful things. One of the many things I’m really happy about; our support of and interest in helping Mandy with her Special Olympics endeavors. Even though, as I’ve said before, I really don’t under-stand someone choosing to run into the cold Atlantic Ocean. By the time this comes out; the Polar Plunge will have already happened. Hopefully they will have a fun time and not be but so cold. But I am sure that we will her some fun stories coming out of it.

Let’s get out there and be seen, ride safe and have fun!

Bye for now, Mel

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Motorcycle Safety

Dave Huey, Chapter Educator

Hello fellow chapter participants. It may not seem like it, but riding season is just around the corner. If you are mechanically inclined, (or have a friend that is), now is the time to take advantage of the cold weather invite a friend over and do some spring maintenance. Many things can be done very quickly and easily, and some are involved. Oil changes, sparkplugs and rear end lubrication are easy 1 person jobs. Air cleaner and brake/clutch fluid replacement require a little help and some special tools. Call a friend and see if they have some spare time to kill even if is just company. I al-ways enjoy having someone to shoot the breeze with while I’m doing maintenance. If you just want to wait the chapter’s first bike clinic of the year I don’t have the date yet, but I’m sure it was set ride meeting on February 10th.

Don’t forget that just because the weather might be nice do a quick pre flight on the bike before any ride. Did you think that just because the bike has been sitting that the air pressure would still be as it was the last time they rode? Just what was the pressure the last time? Has the cold enabled the air to leak off? How can that be; there aren't any leaks? Cold air acts like a siphon, and air can escape from tires even if there aren't any leaks. And where have those cracks in the tire tread come from? Has the tire started to dry rot? Batteries need a good charge from the bike running for 30-40 miles for it to re-charge itself, and running down to the 7-11 for milk in 10 minutes isn't enough time for it to do much except to get warm. How old is the battery? Don’t forget not to over charge your battery. It should be charged at no more than 10% of its amperage. This means no more that a 2 amp charge for most Goldwing batteries. What I’m getting to folks (I know, getting there slowly), is making sure you do your pre-trip, and it will help you out in the long run even on a short ride.



Don’t forget about the chapter ride meeting on February 10th. This is important to get your ideas and suggestions in for rides that interest you and might be interesting for all chapter members. It is just like voting; if you don’t put your suggestion in, no-body knows about it.

Until next month, stay warm and be careful out there. We want to see you again real soon.

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John and Michele Howe, Virginia District Educators

Taken from the January Newsletter

2013!!

Come on - Let’s get some Rider Education Training Planned!!

It’s been 3 months since we did a major training event (RITV). Wingless is coming in February and we will have some training available there for Rider Education, CPR/First Aid and Leadership.

But for Pete’s sake - Please do not wait until then to take the opportunity get some training done at the Chapter level. Schedule a training day or just a couple of hours at the local library and request a Seminar Presenter or Leadership Instructor from me. The District has several that would just love to step up and help out.

It is very important that we schedule and complete as much training as we can in the off months, so we are ready and prepared for the upcoming riding season. What better time to schedule a CPR/First Aid Class. It is not hard and you could save a life.

When we stay trained up in Rider Education topics, we stay prepared for the un-expected events that may come up in a moment’s notice. You would be surprised at the way people react to situations when they stay in tune with the training. They are not afraid to step in and help or take charge be-cause they have a good knowledge of what to do.



I cannot stress enough the importance of your Chapter Educator scheduling as much training as they can and you taking the time to attend.

Please ride Safe and we hope to see you all at Wingless!

Until next time: Ride Safe and Often

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Taken from The Appalachian Gazette, February 2013 Newsletter by Kyle T. & Mitzela Craig Regional N Educators

Information Updates

Rider Course Instructor Certification Program (RCICP): Region N, TN District will host a Rider Course Instructor Certification Program (RCICP) for GWRRA Advanced Rider Course (ARC). The Rider Course Certified Instructor Devel-opment Module (CIDM) is scheduled for March 02, 2013. The Rider Course Instructor Training (RCIT) class is scheduled for May 09-May 12, 2013. Both classes will be held at 1427 William Blount Drive, Maryville TN 37803 in the Blount County 911 Center and the Blount County Driver Training Track, located next door. The Master Instructor Trainer (MIT) will be Chuck Geggie. Questions regarding this course can be directed to Gary Hamilton, TN District Educator, 2249 Sentell Circle, Maryville TN 3l7803. Phone (H) 865-982-7905, phone (Cell) 865-661-9121. Email: [email protected] Note: Those interested are asked to please fill out a N.13A Form and send it to your District Educator.



Wing Ding 35: ARC Rider Coaches are needed for our upcoming WD 35 in Greenville, SC. Those in the Region that are current in this GWRRA Rider Coach discipline please contact Mr. Harry Dollarhide at (Cell) 405-694-5218. Email: [email protected]. Please help us to make WD 35 successful. Rider Education Handbook (REH): The new revised Rider Education Handbook is being worked on and once it's finished we encourage all Educators to READ it first and don't assume anything. It has changed! We don't want educators giving out incorrect infor-mation to our membership. Thank you! Rider Education Program Seminar Presenters: Those interested in becoming a Rider Education Program Seminar Presenter contact your District Educator and he will pro-vide you with the information that you need and get you on the right track with the required paperwork. Protected Clothing and Equipment: The proper use of motorcyclists’ personal protec-tive equipment (PPE) is extremely important to all riders. It improves safety and reduc-es injuries. The functions of PPE is to provide improved visibility through the use of highly reflective gear and protection through abrasion resistant clothing such as thick, tough leather which provides the most abrasion resistance in a crash, but fabrics such as Cor-dura, Kevlar, and Ballistic Nylon provides significant protection, too. In addition, fabrics are generally cheaper, easier to maintain, waterproof and are more comforta-ble in hot weather. Thick leather, which affords the most abrasion resistance, can be uncomfortable in temperatures exceeding 85 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Quality padding is essential in your riding jacket and pants. Extra padding as provided in mesh jackets and riding pants should cover your back, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. A quality DOT approved helmet, safety goggles or face shield, full fingered gloves, and sturdy over the ankle footwear should round out your PPE apparel. Remember, always protect what you want to use later on in life.

In GOD We Still Trust...Here in America! The front line of safety

"One Team, One Unit!" Regional N Educators

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RIDER EDUCATION ARTICLE

Submitted by Joe and Gracie Mazza

International Motorist Awareness Director

“I NEVER SAW HIM...HE CAME OUT OF NOWHERE!”

I have asked my good friend and Wisconsin District Motorist Awareness coordi-nator, Bill Bannasch, to write an article for us pertaining to his very successful MA pro-gram. Bill has been working diligently with the high school driver education classes in his district. I have been emphasizing the importance of getting our message of “sharing the road” to our neophyte drivers. Incorporating the idea of looking for motorcycles along with the other safe driving habits taught in these classes makes sense and hope-fully saves lives.

Joe and Jan Mazza Assistant International Director Rider Education

Motorist Awareness Director

Those are the most common statements heard at a collision between an auto-mobile and a motorcycle. They are usually made by the operator of the auto because the motorcyclist is unconscious (or worse). As riders, we wonder: “How can they NOT see us? Or, are they just NOT looking?” A lack of attention on the part of the driver does explain some of the car/bike collisions, but what about the distracted driver, or “cell phones & texting”, eating food while driving, or unruly children, etc.? All of these can contribute. When driving, people are looking for other cars and consequently don’t see unexpected events like motorcycles. It is hard for a motorcyclist to understand why or how anyone can miss or overlook seeing something as large as a touring bike, or drive their vehicles as if motorcyclists were an annoyance on the road.



Many crashes occur because the driver of the other vehicle simply “did not see

the motorcycle.” In fact, investigating officers report that the most common cause of a vehicle/cycle crash is the vehicle driver turn-ing left in front of a motorcycle because he or she didn’t see it. Drivers often tend to underestimate both the size and the speed of on-coming motorcycles. When a crash occurs, motorcycle and moped riders rarely escape injury. Too often they are killed. Many motorcycle crashes can be avoided if other vehicle drivers watched more carefully for motorcycles and gave them equal rights on the road.

Our GWRRA Motorists Awareness Program growth has been phenomenal in

2012. Our International RE & MAP Director, Joe Mazza, has been positively instrumen-tal in its growth since taking over the reigns beginning 2012. There have been changes in updating current MA seminars as well as the developing of new MA Seminars. “Share the Road” & “Blind Spots” have been melded into the “Think Motorcycles” sem-inar, and the newest MA Video titled: Crash Test Project”, which made its debut at Wing Ding in Ft. Wayne this year In my opinion, it should be nominated for an Oscar. It is an outstanding eye-opener and should be “required” viewing at every future Motor-ists Awareness event, nationwide.

In the continuing education program and promotion of Motorist Awareness in

the public arena, there has also been a push to get the “Share The Road” and “Think Motorcycles” message out in the Drivers Education classes in local high schools and Drivers Training Schools. What better place is there to “affect” and “effect” the learn-ing skills and thinking habits of our youthful drivers than to talk to them in the class-room about Motorists Awareness before they actually get out there on the road. The focus of our Region E, Wisconsin District, Motorist Awareness Team, during the last Quarter of 2012 was to do just that.

We found that the fall season and even the upcoming early spring months would

hold the best opportunity to accomplish this, as the high schools and Drivers Training Schools hold their classroom portion of their program during these time periods, and then do all their range driving during the warmer spring and summer months. We have gone into six (6) different drivers ed classes with an attendance of 100-students during October & November 2012. We were more than surprised at the “positive” response in our Motorist Awareness Program, as well as the many questions, particularly about Blind Spots and Merging into traffic, that we received from the students during our



presentations. As part of our MA seminars we also set up a table displaying many piec-es of Rider Safety equipment, multiple helmet types, heated & air-cooled mesh jackets, gloves, pamphlets, brochures, etc. The student responses were overwhelmingly favor-able, and we have been invited to continue presenting our MA seminars to other high schools throughout our area, including the Ries Driving School (Fond du Lac, WI). They have all given us their itinerary/schedules for next spring 2013, to do as many as our schedule will permit.

Motorist Awareness in Wisconsin has been growing in the last 2-yrs. We held a 2-day MAD EXPO in Wasau in 2011 with multiple Seminars, tables of safety gear, safety videos, MAD road signs for sale, etc., and we are planning another similar MAD EXPO in Racine, WI. for this upcoming year 2013.

We believe that GWRRA, with our Rider Education and Motorist Awareness Pro-

grams, have a tremendous warehouse of motorcyclist safety knowledge, Rider and Co-Rider education, Membership Enhancement, Leadership Training, Rider Skill Courses, and a “powerhouse” of volunteers, with commitment, to keep the message out there, that “Sharing the Road”, “Looking for Blind Spots”, and “Thinking Motorcycles” will hopefully keep us All “SAFE” on all of our highways !

We ARE, and always WILL BE: FRIENDS, for FUN, SAFETY, & KNOWLEDGE!

Bill & Mervi Bannasch, Region E Wisconsin-D/E, D/MAD Coordinators, D/LTP

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The Legend of St. Valentine Day

By Rebecca J. Pitts, Chapter ‘C’ Newsletter Editor

Hi everyone…Rebecca Pitts, one of your friendly Chapter ‘C’ newsletter editor’s, thought it would be nice for everyone reading this month’s newsletter, to know where St. Valentine day first originated. I found this article very interesting and I though you would as well. Just a friendly reminder, for all you love swooned chapter members out there…February 14th is just around the corner. So don’t forget.

The article below was obtained via internet.

The Legend of St. Valentine The history of Valentine's Day--and the story of its patron saint--is shrouded in

mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance,

and that St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian

and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become as-

sociated with this ancient rite?

The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine

or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a

priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided

that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed

marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudi-

us and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's

actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.



Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help

Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first "valentine"

greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl--possibly his jailor's daughter--

who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote

her a letter signed "From your Valentine," an expression that is still in use today. Alt-

hough the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his

appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and--most importantly--romantic figure. By the Middle

Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most

popular saints in England and France.

Origins of Valentine's Day: A Pagan Festival in February

While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February

to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial--which probably oc-

curred around A.D. 270--others claim that the Christian church may have decided to

place St. Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to "Christianize"

the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15,

Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as

well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would

gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome,



were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice

a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat's hide

into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping

both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women

welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in

the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city

would place their names in a big urn. The city's bachelors would each choose a name

and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in

marriage.

Valentine’s Day Statistics Data

Average annual Valentine’s Day spending $13.19 Bil-lion

Number of Valentine’s Day cards exchanged annually 180 Million

Average number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day 196 million

Percent of Valentine’s Day cards bought by women 85%

Percent of flowers bought by men 73%

Percent of women who send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day 14%

Amount the average consumer spends on Valentine’s Day $116.21

Percent of consumers who celebrate Valentine’s Day 61.8 %

Percent of women who would end their relationship if they didn’t get some-thing for Valentines day. 53 %

Average number of children conceived on Valentine’s day 11,000

Statistic Verification Source: Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey Date Verified: 2.1.2012



Gifts Most Often Given on Valentines Day (Allowing for multiple gifts given)

Candy 47.5 %

Flowers 34.3 %

Cards 52.1 %

Jewelry 17.3 %

Dining / Eating Out 34.6 %

Clothing 14.4 %

Gift Cards 12.6 %

Other Gifts 11.2 %

Valentine Related Business Statistics Number of locations producing chocolate and cocoa products 1,233

Number of people employed by the these establishments 38,794

Revenue of domestically cut flowers $403 Million

Number of florists nationwide 24,600

Number of people employed by florists 123,600

Number of jewelry stores in the U.S. 27,484

Annual revenue from jewelry stores $2.2 Billion

Relationship Statistics Ratio of single men in their 20′s to single women in their 20′s 1.2 to 1

Ratio of sinlgle men 65 or older to single women 65 or older 0.33 to 1

Number of dating service establishments nationwide 904

Average number of marriages annually 2.16 million

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1 lb medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter® Spread 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1/3 cup strawberry jelly (may sub other jams) 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Slice down back of shrimp, almost completely through with small knife. Gently spread and flatten.

2. Melt 4 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in small saucepan over medium heat, then stir in ginger, citrus juices, salt and pepper. Dip each shrimp in the butter sauce and arrange shrimp cut-side up on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons Spread, jelly, vinegar and hot pepper sauce in 1-quart sauce-pan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until jelly is melted. Strain, if desired.

4. Arrange shrimp in heart shapes on sliced avocado, sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with sauce to serve.

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Aries – March 21 through April 20

Five of the ten planets are in the area of your chart that governs your mental health, attitudes, addictions, self-destruction, gullibility, fogginess, intuition, spiritual mysteries, paranormal activi-ties, secrets, charities, hospitals, prisons, institutions, corporations, government agencies, bu-reaucracies, and “hidden forces working behind the scenes”. These planets are helping you with these various topics. They are also working beautifully with planets in your success sector and in your profits sector. They are helping you to make sure that you are not doing anything to sabo-tage your professional and financial dreams.

Taurus – April 21 through May 21 You are feeling quite social this month. You are a great friend and team player too. If your ca-reer involves networking, science, committees, group activities, and/or the Internet, you could find that you are especially clever and productive at this time. You and a partner could also be having a good time while getting involved in political, cultural, religious, mass media, academic, and/or travel related activities involving friends, teams, and other groups of people. The two of you are having fun together.

Gemini – May 22 through June 21 You have five of the ten planets moving through your professional goals and aspirations, leader-ship, public reputation, and climbing the Ladder of Success sector this month. Most of the time, they are taking turns working beautifully with your “work” sector and with your “profits” sector. There are times when you are not too happy with the direction your career is heading in or you are uncomfortable with leadership roles thrust upon you or you feel as if your boss is being a bit of a bully, but overall your career is moving along in a strong and positive direction despite your occasional misgivings.

Cancer – June 22 through July 22 Five of the ten planets are in the area of your chart that promotes traveling, advanced education, opening your mind up to other cultures and ways of viewing the world. This is a great time to look at relocating, vacationing, going back to college, and for getting involved in legal, religious, political, mass media, and/or multicultural activities. Find ways to broaden your horizons even if it is through library books rather than traveling in person. But if you can afford to travel, this is a great month for you to do so.



Leo – July 23 through August 23 Your home, job, finances, and love life are all working together quite nicely. The only area of your life that seems to be experiencing negativity is when you try to mix romance or money with your friends, teams, clubs, memberships, committees, groups, Internet entities, and/or ecom-merce. You can have a great time traveling, exploring, and getting involved in political, religious, academic, or cultural activities with these groups of people and Internet entities, but you need to beware of financial or romantic dramas that could arise. Keep your love and money safely tucked away at home .

Virgo – August 24 through September 22 Five of the ten planets are moving through the area of your chart that governs partners and rival-ries (think yin-yang). At times, your partners are clashing with your boss, father, reputation, or professional goals. And at other times, it is a rival that is trying to smear your good name. But the good news is that the two of you have plenty of opportunities to negotiate, compromise, sell your ideas, and/or to simply spend quality time together having fun. There is a lot more positive between you than there is negative.

Libra – September 23 through October 23 Despite some occasional challenges at work involving political, religious, cultural, academic, transportation, relocation, and/or legal matters, you are still making excellent progress. You are earning more money, getting things done, and either working from home or finding ways to take your financial and professional good luck into your home and private life too.

Scorpio – October 24 through November 22 Five of the ten planets are moving through the area of your chart that governs your personal pleasure, lovers, romance, playtime, hobbies, creative talents, pets, children, sports, leisure, lux-ury, and happiness. There are some occasional financial, psychological, or romantic trust issues getting in the way of your fun, but most of the time you are enjoying yourself. You could also find that careers involving these topics are doing quite well. If you are not working in a “happi-ness” industry, then you can still use this time for finding excellent deals on playtime activities and luxury items.

Sagittarius – November 23 through December 21 A partner or rival is unhappy with something or someone in your private life. However, you have five of the ten planets moving through the area of your chart that governs real estate, housing matters, roommates, parents, childhood issues, safety and security, retirement circumstances, and coming home. They are creating a lot of exciting positive energy in this area of your life. You are able to bring more financial and emotional stability into your private life and you are en-joying yourself while doing so. Later, you manage to pull off a professional victory that also up-sets your partner or rival.



Capricorn – December 22 through January 20 Five of the ten planets are traveling through the area of your chart that promotes written and spoken communications, business negotiations, local transportation and daily commutes, and contractual agreements. It is also the area of your chart that deals with how you get along with your local community, hometown, neighbors, and extended family. Your life is buzzing with posi-tive energy within all of these areas. It is a smart, social, and fun time, but also an excellent time for creating lucrative business deals and for working on big writing projects.

Aquarius – January 21 through February 18

Your finances and your professional goals are both moving along in a strong and positive manner. You should be able to make some progress in these areas. However, your ability to have fun, play, go on vacation, splurge, and/or to work on creative pastimes is not so great. You could have a hard time juggling your career and quality time with your loved ones.

Pisces – February 19 through March 20 Five of the ten planets are in Pisces this month. They give you a lot of personal power, charm, tenacity, and business savvy to work with. Despite some battles involving you and someone or something in your home life, you are having a great time while socializing and getting involved in political, cultural, religious, academic, legal, travel, and/or mass media related activities.

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February Birthdays February Wedding Anniversaries February GWRRA Anniversaries

Jennifer Barnes 14th Ray Scott 14th

No Wedding Anniversaries to Report this Month

John Stevens 5 yrs. Barbara Stevens 5 yrs.

Kip Milam 8 yrs. Dorian Milam 8 yrs.

Congratulate these people when you see them.

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Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't.

Don't argue with an 18-wheeler.

Never be ashamed to unlearn an old habit.

A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

If you can't get it going with bungee cords and electrician's

tape, it's serious.

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Chapter Director Mel Brooks 757-596-7943

[email protected]

Ride Coordinator Don Smith 757-898-0735 [email protected]

Asst. Chapter Director Open

Social Coordinator Julie Smith 757-898-0735 [email protected]

Chapter Educator Dave & Donna Huey 757-325-8838

[email protected]

Charity/Community Relations Sydney Newbauer 757-827-0834

[email protected]

Treasurer Bruce Barnes

757-223-7770 [email protected]

Web Master/E-Mail Coordinator Jackie Wall 757-766-3391 [email protected]

Membership Enhancement Coordinator Open

Newsletter Editor Rebecca Pitts 757- 886-1501 Daniel C. Pitts 757-886-1501

[email protected] [email protected]

Chapter Couple of the Year Open

Activities & Fun Coordinator Sandy Renner 757-867-6940

[email protected] Jackie Wall 757-766-3391 [email protected]

Ways & Means Coordinator Randy and Deb Morris

804-824-9186 [email protected]

Motorcycle Awareness Coordinator Open

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2012 Chapter C Rides and Events February 10 - Ride Meeting at the "Galley" on the Coast Guard base at Yorktown. Eat at 8am, meet at 9am. You must let Daniel Pitts know you are planning on going so he can put your name on the list. Go to our Contacts Page for his email address or click on "Contact Us" below and send us an email. February 10 - Monthly Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meetings Departure Locations – McDonald’s Angelo's Steak & Pancake House McSouth - Mercury Blvd & Jefferson Avenue 755 J Clyde Morris Blvd. Parking lot of Roses at the corner of Mercury Blvd Newport News, VA & Jefferson Avenue 605 Newmarket Drive North Chapter Website Newport News, VA 23605

WWW.GWRRAVAC.COM (This is Rose's address) Facebook McNorth – Ft. Eustis Blvd & Rt. 17 Goldwing VA Chapter C Corner of Ft. Eustis Blvd and Rt 17

8129 George Washington Memorial Hwy Yorktown, VA 23692

Chapter Location Meeting VA – A Northern Virginia 2nd Wednesday – 7:30-pm VA – B Virginia Beach 2nd Wednesday – 7pm VA – C Newport News 2nd Sunday – 7pm VA – D Richmond 4th Wednesday – 7pm VA – E Fredericksburg 3rd Wednesday – 7:30pm VA – F Winchester 4th Sunday – 9am VA – H Abington 2nd Tuesday – 7pm VA – I Manassas 2nd Sunday – 9:30am VA – J South Boston 2nd Monday – 7:30pm VA – K Roanoke 2nd Monday – 7pm VA – L Chesapeake 4th Tuesday – 7pm VA – M Martinsville 3rd Tuesday – 7:30pm VA – O Williamsburg 4th Sunday – 5pm VA – P Charlottesville 3rd Sunday – 3pm VA – Q Covington 3rd Thursday – 7pm VA – R Harrisonburg 1st Sunday – 3pm VA – U Hanover 3rd Sunday – 3pm VA – V Bedford 3rd Sunday – 3pm VA – W Chester 2nd Tuesday – 7pm VA – X Salem 1st Saturday – 4pm VA – Y Leesburg 3rd Sunday – 5pm

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