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National & District Directors
GWRRA DIRECTOR
Ray & Sandi Garris
(602) 404-6875
NC-A Officers & Staff
SUNSHINE LADY/CARE BEAR
JANICE BUCKNER (336) 697-2216
NEWSLETTER EDITOR COLLEEN FITZGERALD
(336) 992-3089 [email protected]
GOODIE SALES ALICE MYERS
MEMBER ENHANCEMENT COORDINATORS
ALICE & RON MYERS (336) 697-8193
HISTORIAN / PHOTOGRAPHER HENRY JINNETTE
(336) 662-2151 [email protected]
NC District
The Wing Nut Piedmont Goldwings NC-A meets the 2nd
Thursday of each month
http://www.piedmont
goldwings.com
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
Captain Bill’s Seafood
6108 West Market St. Greensboro NC
Eat at 6:30PM,
Gather at 7:30PM.
All are welcome.
CHAPTER DIRECTORS
TOM & COLLEEN FITZGERALD (336) 992-3089
ASST. CHAPTER DIRECTOR TBA
TREASURER HELEN WILSON
(336) 697-8916 [email protected]
RIDE COORDINATOR PAULA HINES (336) 788-9980
CHAPTER COUPLE CARL & NANCY ALLEN
(336) 674-6223 [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTS DWAIN STRADER
(336) 342-4850 [email protected]
Inside This Issue From our CD 2
Chapter Ride Coordinator
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Chapter Couple 4
Membership Enhancement
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Riding Together 6-8
Sunshine—Care Bear News
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Membership Page 10
Upcoming Rides and Events
11-12
District News, National News
13-14
Sponsors 15
GWRRA
NC CENTRAL ASSISTANT DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Libby Jennings (919) 732-7961
July 2018
NC-A
NORTH CAROLINA
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Roy & Cindy Bryant (252) 883-8738
Greetings From Your Chapter Directors
Tom & Colleen FitzGerald
GWRRA NC-A “Piedmont Goldwings”
Well another month has come and gone. Ever notice the older we get, the faster time flies? We did some riding this month and I never get over the wonderful feeling that riding a
bike in the wind gives me. Unfortunately the fall I suffered in May has resulted in some damage to the tendons and ligaments in my left wrist. Consequently I’m wearing a wrist brace for the foreseeable future and if it doesn’t get better in 6-8 weeks may be facing sur-gery. The old adage “getting old isn’t for sissies” is certainly true. I’ll be back on the bike as soon as possible. On another note, Colleen and I have purchased a home in Davidson County with a Winston-Salem address. We’ve been wanting to downsize for quite a while as a 10 room 3850 square foot house is more than we need. We’ll continue to run our computer business out of Kernersville and our affiliation with Chapter A. It won’t be long before it will be time to saddle up and head for Wings Over the Smokies. If you haven’t already registered, I strongly suggest you do. Having worked on the District Team for 6 years, I can tell you that early registration really helps the District with planning and setting everything up. They’re volunteers just like chapter staff and if we can help make their work easier, let’s all do so. Get those registrations in. We’ll be attending Wing Ding in Knoxville for the 3rd time since becoming members and hope many of you will take advantage of the opportunity to attend the national rally as well. When riding this time of year, keep in mind that batteries are more apt to have trouble in the extreme heat and so are our bodies. Hydrate frequently and consider getting a cool vest to help keep your core body temperature in a safe range. Until next month, safe and frequent riding to you all. Ride Safe. Tom & Colleen FitzGerald NC-A Chapter Directors
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Summer is here! Now the warm weather we've been experiencing is appropriate. We can enjoy riding, with an occasional pop-up thunderstorm, as usual.
This brings to mind appropriate safe riding gear for this warmer weather. Mesh riding gear with some CE body armor will provide comfort, keeping us safer but still allowing ventilation to keep us cooler.
A good rain suit will be essential gear, but some materials can be very hot. Some rain suits, such as Frogg Toggs, are made of light weight materials that "breathe" to resist rain and avoid condensation that turns some rain suits into "sauna suits".
We will need to be alert to signs of heat exhaustion or even heat stroke in ourselves and our riding
companions. Being well hydrated and maintaining electrolytes is important, as we sweat to cool our-selves.
If you notice signs of overheating,, you stop sweating, feel very hot, become confused, experience headache or nausea, stop in an area where you can get into the shade, get in air conditioning if pos-sible, drink fluids (water, sports drinks with electrolytes) and use ice or cold water in towels to help cool down.
Group riding has many benefits, camaraderie, increased visibility, assistance if there's a problem, and enhanced safety. On the flip side, if a rider is impaired, such as by heat exhaustion, or has poor skills, or has a bad attitude and is uncooperative, the safety of other riders in the group is at risk.
As riders, we are responsible for our safety and the safety of our passengers. If you observe any of the above issues in a group ride, number one, stay away from the erratic rider, number two, notify the rider leader. For a health impairment, it is important to help that person as soon as possible. For skills or other issues, counseling should help.
For your safety, you always have the option to ride separately. If you do not feel comfortable riding with a group, you can meet up at the destination -- and ride your own ride, safely.
This is more likely to happen with large charity or memorial rides which involve many riders who are unaccustomed to group riding.
We have the benefit of GWRRA group riding training and procedures, skill enhancement training, and riding with safety-conscious friends.
Remember to reinforce safety commitment by participating in the Rider Safety Levels Program, no
cost to apply, and a real benefit for your knowledge and safety.
Join us on our Friday dinner ride this month for an enjoyable social din-ner. Watch for impromptu ride notifications, and see you at our gathering!
Next month, we’ll address some group riding considerations.
Let’s ride in 2018 – with a commitment to safe and enjoyable riding! Paula, Ride Coordinator
Greetings From Your Ride Coordinator
Paula Hines
GWRRA NC-A “Piedmont Goldwings” 3
Having lots of fun visiting with sister chapters. Even captured the plaque a
couple of times and carried it to other chapters to help out our fellow COYs. We would like to welcome the new T2
Albemarle COY: Dan & Linda Balfrey.
Ride Safe and have FUN!
Carl & Nancy Allen
Chapter NC-A Couple 2018
Couple of the Year plaque is on the move!
Greetings From Your
Couple of the Year
Carl & Nancy Allen
NC-A COY goes to NC-B2 Winston-Salem
June 12, 2018
Attended by Carl & Nancy, and Dave Wilson.
Carl won 91 tickets—just increased his odds of winning greatly!
NC-A COY goes to NC–N Burlington
June 28, 2018
Attended by Carl & Nancy, Henry, Jay, Bill & Janice, Tom & Colleen,
Dave & Helen, and Bruce Wing.
Took the COY plaque and Nick &
Shirley, NC-N, captured it and are taking it to NC-W Eden Monday night, 7/9.
NC-A COY goes to NC-H2 Durham
June 21, 2018
Carl & Nancy, Bill, Ron & Alice attended the
gathering. They captured the COY
Plaque and will take it to NC-N Burlington on
the 28th.
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HAVING FUN Greetings, Lots of fun!! Have you had fun lately??? Charles and I went fish-ing….no fish….but lots of fun!! Then on to the Tennessee Rally. We had tons of fun there. I had a Deacons Meeting at church when we got home and they are always good. We learn how to better serve others and that sounds just like GWRRA…………SERVING OTHERS!!! Speaking of serving others, Blessing of the Bikes was a day of serving others. Pastor Preston prayed over every person and mo-torcycle that attended. It was such a beautiful example of a loving chap-ter, Rocky Mount Z, extending their blessing to all others. Thank you to all chapters that are from the East,
Central, and West for your attend-ance. Now to tell you about more fun. Our most recent rally was the South Carolina Rally. I really wish all of you could have visited the Newber-ry Opera House and it is a wonder-ful venue for the rally. Walking down the old brick streets and tour-ing the little quaint shops was very interesting. We even got to attend a jazz concert presented by The Big Jazz Band, it was fabulous!! The best part is, if you did not get to go this year, it will be in Newberry next year. We also had a great rep-resentation from North Carolina!!! Again, a big thank you goes out to all of the MECs and Chapter Cou-ples. You are doing a fantastic job in your position. Next in line for fun is the Hill-billy Hoedown. Everyone always looks forward to a refreshing time
of friendship. The first year that Charles and I attended, he played joker marbles for 2 days. Ruined him to the bone!! Always, great memories are made and more mem-ories are to be made. Looking for-ward to seeing you there and having fun!!! Love you all, Charles and Sue Langley District MEPC
North Carolina District MEPC
Sue and Charles Langley
Chapter North Carolina - US
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NC-A Dinner Ride Elizabeth’s Pizza
June 22, 2018
8 members attended, had great food and shared a good time.
NC-A Gathering June 14, 2018
NC-A goes to NC-U2 Laurinburg June 9, 2018
Our A gathering was opened by Chapter Director, Tom FitzGerald, welcoming members and guests. Great crowd (60) We said the pledge and had a moment of silence.
Central Travelers Plaque captured by N-Burlington. They will have it at their gather-ing on June 28th.
Tar Heel Traveler captured by N-Burlington, available on June 28th.
COY Plaque captured by NC-T2; ready to move at their gathering 6/14.
Upcoming Events: 6/16 Relay for Life Ride, Semora, NC; 6/23 ARC & TRC Courses-Fayetteville; 6/23 Couples Retreat, Mebane, NC.
Riddle Game winner—Greg Permar
Discussed sicknesses—special thoughts for Becky Herrmann (mother passed away) memorial service at their home later in the month, Deb Nadel’s son started treatments for cancer, Jane W healing well, Calvin healing well, Randy had last radiation treatment—1st month OK, goes back in 6 months.
Couples—Carl & Nancy won 5 WOS tickets; District COYs, Glenn & Joy, won drawing.
Alice thanked everyone for coming, presented Pat Wilson with “Former Treasurer” rocker for her MANY years of service and greeted 25 guests & chapter members as follows: District MECs Sue & Charles/C2, District COYs Glenn & Joy/X, ADD Central Libby/N (4), S2 (6), B2 (2), K2, G, H2 (2), and 5 guests. Can pick up more WOS grand prize tickets from her.
Paula Hines, Chapter Ride Coordinator, was helping a friend in KY after having heart surgery so Dwain talked about NOT using tire shine on your motorcycle tires and dangers of repaving roads, laying gravel and sliding on gravel. He shared experiences/events from the Air Show in Myrtle Beach and the Blue Angels.
Sunshine and Care Bear— Alice helped celebrate the five June GWRRA anniversaries (no weddings or birth-days) and will be sending out cards. Janice Buckner will become the Sunshine & Care Bear Lady starting July.
Murdoch Basket raffle, courtesy of Dwain & Susan, was won by guest, Joanne. The $95 goes toward our Gifts on Cycles.
Thanks go out to Henry Jinnette, Chapter Photographer, for capturing moments of the monthly events and to several others who posted event pictures.
Vest drawing won by NC-A Nancy (5 tickets) and Colleen, A, and Sue Langley, C2, won the 50/50 drawings.
Friday night Dinner Ride drawing won by Shirley. Next dinner ride, June 22nd, will be at Elizabeth’s Pizza on Groometown Rd, Greensboro.
See you at our next gathering, July 12th. Ride Safe. Chapter NC-A, Reporter: Colleen FitzGerald
Gathering Together
June
2018
NC-A goes to NC-G High Point June 7, 2018
Cheryl & JR, Carl & Nancy, Alice attended
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Couples Retreat
6/23/2018
Mebane, NC
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Mack & Debby Canady 7/31/2010
And Wishing a Happy
Anniversary to anyone else who wed in July!
Our Military, Law En-forcement, Firefighters, EMS/Rescue, and anyone working public service
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and
every one.
Remember Chapter Members and their families with sickness and deaths.
NC– A Memorial for Harriette Edger 6-30-18
NC-C2 Kenny & Connie Eason in car accident
NC–O2 Rita White recovering from hand surgery
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July Birthdays August Birthdays GWRRA Anniversaries
Birthdays and June GWRRA
Anniversaries
Abbie Ambrose 7-1
Linda Worland 7-5
Milton Barton 7-5
Jack Hensley 7-12
Darrell Griffin 7-19
Janice Buckner 7-24
Henry Jinnette 7-27
Bill Buckner 8-23
Sheena Griffin 8-3
Barbara Hands 8-30
Kathie Gentry 8-11
Tom & Colleen FitzGerald 07/06/2005
Alex Gray & Sandy Elliott 07/25/2016
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2005 Iron Horse double bike trailer set up for one bike. Tows like a dream. Stored inside. It will fit inside a standard garage. Asking $3495 See at http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com/
and u-tube.
Contact Steve B" <[email protected]
Honda Silverwing
J&M CB/tuner, GPS, new belt, 30,000 miles, VGC,
Garaged when not on a ride. Non-ethanol gas.
Givi windscreen and large Givi box. 600cc
$3895.00 Cash only please.
Contact Gary Duvall - Home Ph. 336-674-0119
email: [email protected]
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Tarheel Plaque captured by X2 Wilkesboro at N-Burlington 6/28
Central Traveler Plaque captured by H2 Durham at N-Burlington 6/28
COY Plaque captured from A Greensboro by N-Burlington 6/28
NC-T2 Albemarle
August 11
School Tool Ride
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Can you believe that we are al-ready in the 6th month of the year? What happened to January, it seems that was just last month. Time is moving really fast and be-fore you know it, Wings Over The Smokies® will be here. All the District Team are getting ready, making plans so each of you can have fun. Moving around and about North Carolina, it looks and sounds that the grand prize tickets are selling. Thank you for your help in selling the Gold Wing Tick-ets. Cindy and I along with the District Team have been to several other Districts to promote NC W.O.T.S. and we hear that many are planning to come. Getting peo-ple to come to the rally is like get-ting people to come to your chapter gathering. If you visit them, they will visit you. Lets all get out and have fun. The next District rallies we plan to attend are VA’s Rally In The Valley June 28-30 and the
Kentucky Blast August 16-18. There are more available, so jump on that machine and go. The next NC event is the Cou-ples’ Retreat June 23 at the Mebane Arts Center. This event is for the NC Couples to meet and great each other, have some fun honoring just the couples and get to personally know each other. We also have a chance to meet all the couples and talk with them one on one. There is an opportunity to answer questions the couples may have. There will be some discus-sion about selection. We believe in the couples program and we want to keep it strong in North Carolina. Let’s don’t forget about Wing Ding. This is the National Gold-wing Rally and it will be held in Knoxville, TN. Just like any event, volunteers are needed to make it a success. Each District is assigned a position to fill and North Caroli-na gets the best of them
all…..Greeters. We are scheduled to work Thursday, August 30, from 8am – 5pm. I need your help. I am looking for 24 members who will give three (3) hours of your time while you are attending the rally to help with this task. If you plan to attend Wing Ding and would be willing to help, please let me know. If several from one chapter are attending, I will sched-ule you together as to not break up your “chapter fun” times planned. In closing, lets all remember, we are only here for a little while, lets enjoy our time together. MEMBERS ARE NUMBER ONE!!!! Roy & Cindy Bryant NC District Directors
North Carolina District Director
Roy and Cindy Bryant
FROM THE WEST: We joined in on the fun at NC-Y and NC-P2’s Hillbilly Hoedown on June 1-2. Because of recent weather conditions and reported flooding in the area, we opted for four wheels and missed out on all the great riding ad-ventures the area offers. The East and Central chapters love to attend this event because of the riding opportuni-ties. The Western chapters supported Hillbilly Hoedown as well but most were able to come and go daily instead of camping or hoteling. There were some occasional showers but I quote a saying I recently heard, “If you own a motorcycle, eventually you will ride in the rain”. The food was great and easy laid back fellowship was wonderful.
Some of the Chapter Couples left the Hoedown for a ride over to Waynes-ville to meet and welcome the newest Chapter Couple, Bear and Donna For-sythe. When they returned to the Hoe-down, many G2 members came with them to enjoy the evening. Are you looking for a ride? Here is a list of a few great rides planned: - NC-M-2 Mystery Ride after the June 16th gathering. Check out their news-letter for more rides planned along with Chapter NC-I - NC-O-2 Dine Out on June 14 at Lo-gans Steakhouse in Statesville, arrive at 6:15, order at 6:30. Text Jeff to make reservations (704-320-6907). Other rides are listed in their newslet-ter.
- NC-I has a month full of rides, oh so many to list so check out their newslet-ter and pick several to participate with. - NC-G2 has a Day ride on June 23 and June 30 you can join them on a picnic, see their newsletter for details.
MEMBERS ARE NUMBER ONE!!!!!!
Roy & Cindy Bryant NC District Director 52 Tobacco Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 252-442-2309 252-883-8738 (Roy’s cell) 252-904-9488 (Cindy’s cell)
Chapter North Carolina - US
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Tom & Renee Wasluck Presidential Assistants We, like many people, have a fascination with snow globes. They come in all different sizes and shapes. Many have a miniature scene custom made with a picture of a happy place or special moment. They sit on the shelf reminding us of that special place or moment. One flick of the wrist, one little shake is all it takes to become different, new, and magical again! Just like that snow globe, our Chapters hold many warm, happy memories for all of us – the friends we have made, the adventures we have been on, and the places we normally would not have seen. They too need that occasional flick of the wrist, one little shake, to become new and exciting again. Does your Chapter do the same thing year after year after year? When was the last time your Chapter revived an old ride? When was the last time your Chapter did something new? Do you get involved with other Chapters and District events? Have you asked your Members what rides they want to do? A Chapter that doesn’t get that shake once in a while will become stagnant. It won’t grow and before you know it, you will be losing those Members that have been around for a while. Put your team to work! Have them find out what used to be fun, what your Members would like to do, or where they want to go in the future. Make some changes in your schedule! You will be amazed at what a few little changes can do. Don’t be afraid to flick that wrist and shake it up!
Tom & Renee Wasluck
570-474-1014
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