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GWRRA-President Chapter C Director Jere and Sherry Goodman Dave Huey [email protected] [email protected]
Virginia District Director Lorrie M. Thomas [email protected]
Departure Locations
McSouth – (McD S) Parking lot of Roses at the corner of Mercury Blvd & Jefferson Avenue 605 Newmarket Drive North Newport News, VA 23605
Patriot Square Shopping Center
(Across the street from old location McD’s North)
Corner of Ft. Eustis Blvd and RT 17
8100 George Washington Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692
Chapter Website-WWW.GWRRAVAC.COM Facebook-Chapter C Page
GWRRA: Friends for Fun,
Safety & Knowledge
January 2021 Volume 37, Issue 1
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 4 PM;
Gather at 5 PM,
Everyone welcome!
2 Chapter Director
3 Outgoing Chapter
Director
4 Membership
Enhancement
6 Virginia News
7 National News
8 The Funnies
9 Important Dates
10 Officer’s and Staff
12 Rides and Events
13 Flyers for Events
The Tidewater Wings
GWRRA VAC
P.O. Box 1266
Yorktown, VA 23692
Yorktown, VA 23692
The C Note
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John and Lynn Floyd
New year – new Chapter Directors! As Lynn and I prepare ourselves for our new position within the VA-C family, we want to thank Dave and Donna Huey for their leadership and support. We know that they are only a phone call away should we need them and that is appreciated more than they know.
One major factor in our decision to step into this new role is our VA-C staff. We have a great, hard-working, and fun-loving team that genuinely loves this chapter and all of our members. Knowing that this support system is behind us, we know we can’t go wrong!
We still have a lot of uncertainty when it comes to events this year. While we’re hopeful that we don’t have as many cancellations as last year, we fully understand the need to pivot on a moment’s notice and try Plan B.
As of this writing, our gathering scheduled for Sunday, January 10th is still a go. Restaurants are not held to the “10-person” limit, but rather have an overall occupancy limit. Based on the number of attendees we had at our last gathering in November (less than 25), we feel that we should be okay. The tables are limited seating and distanced properly for safety. The same will apply to our Ride Meeting which is scheduled for Saturday, January 30th at 9 a.m.
For those who don’t feel comfortable attending in person and have access to Facebook, Randi will be live streaming both gatherings so we hope you’ll tune in. When it’s time to start, just go to the VAC Facebook page and you’ll see it there.
It is our hope that everyone remains safe and healthy in this new year. We want to “C” you real soon!
John & Lynn
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Dave Huey
Well, this will be my last newsletter article as I am just a member (JAM) once again.
Hopefully at some point 2021 will be back to normal
Donna and I thought it was time to let someone new head our Chapter. This was our
second time being Chapter Directors and was time to let someone else take the helm.
We felt that since John and Lynn have supported the last 2 Chapter Directors as
assistants, they would be the logical choice. We know that they are great supporters of
our Chapter and will do a great job with all of the support of the Chapter’s participants.
I want to say once again as I did in last month’s newsletter how we feel about Chapter
C. “You folks are the best. The past year could have and did in some cases really hurt
Chapters. Did that happen to Chapter C, no we still found ways to stay connected, ride
when we could and help each other if needed. You are the best group of motorcyclists
anyone could be associated with and I am for one proud to be a member of this
group.”
Donna and I hope that your families had a great holiday and were to enjoy with as
many as your loved ones as possible. We look forward to 2021 and Chapter C will come
out swinging and take on whatever it has to offer. We will still be there to support and
do all we can for our Chapter family.
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Randi & Dave Green
Randi and Dave Finally, January! Time to thankfully start a new
year! Most of us learned at some point in time that the month of January was named after the Roman God, Janus. Having been a fan of Greek mythology, I really wasn’t familiar with the Roman deities. Reading about Janus, however, I felt it was appropriate to share some things I learned.
Janus is the Roman God of doors because this month is the door into the new year (although early calendars did not include either January or Februrary – they weren’t added until around 700 B.C.). What really struck me about Janus, and it’s pretty obvious from the picture, is that he has two faces!
Now, we all know that when we refer to someone as being “two-faced,” we are really implyng that they are insincere or deceitful. So why does Janus have two faces? It is said that he possesses the ability to see both the past and the future.
Okay, so how does that apply to us? As we remember all that happened in 2020, we are all hopeful for a more welcoming and pleasant 2021. The events and restrictions put in place due to the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s really important in our lives. And it wasn’t only the pandemic that caused stress and sorrow. Many of us suffered losses totally unrelated to COVID. But even so, the one thing that we all (or at least the majority of us) lost was the human interaction. We convince ourselves that material things bring us happiness. And maybe they do…in the short term. But the longing for in-person contact with our friends reigned supreme during the past year. Those good ol’ GWRRA hugs are missed!
No one knows for sure what the new year will bring. What we do know is that our friendships will endure. We’ll continue to reach out and check on each other. We’ll plan our calendar just like we have always done and are hopeful that we’ll be able to resume all of our events opening to full attendance. When we can’t, we’ll continue to find a way to engage with each other either online or otherwise socially distanced.
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The VA District Wingless Weekend has been moved to Feb. 26-27 in Williamsburg. This is a super fun event from the past that has been resurrected by the District. New this year, a convenient online payment option by credit card for all District events. Details are in the flyer/registration form in this newsletter.
Hoping to safely “C” you all soon!
Randi and Dave
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The Funnies Q: What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution?
A: To make new friends!
Q: What did the bank robber announce on January 1st?
A: His new year’s restitution!
Q: Why shouldn’t you kiss someone on January 1st?
A: It’s only the first date!
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“I can’t wait for 2021. Then hindsight will be 2020!”
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January Birthdays January Wedding Anniversaries January GWRRA Anniversaries
Lisa Barnes 15th Sharyn Sullinger 18th Michael Barnes 19th
Donna Huey 26th
John and Sidney Newbauer 9th
Calvin Hunt 5 yrs Jeanette Hunt 5 yrs
Cundiff Simmons 29 yrs Ellen Simmons 29 yrs
Congratulate these people when you see them.
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Chapter Director John and Lynn Floyd 757-838-0607
Ride Coordinator
Brent Cook 757-681-2086 [email protected]
Asst. Chapter Director Open
Social Coordinator Open
Charity/Community Relations Melinda Cook
Treasurer Rebecca J. Pitts 757-869-9616
Web Master/E-Mail Coordinator Jackie Wall 757-766-3391 [email protected]
Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Dave and Randi Green [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Daniel Pitts 757-869-3073 [email protected]
Assistant Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Open
Activities & Fun Coordinator Sandy Renner 757-867-6940
[email protected] Jackie Wall 757-766-3391 [email protected]
Chapter Couple of the Year
Brent and Mindy Cook [email protected]
Motorcycle Awareness Coordinator Open
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Chapter
Area / Location
Chapter Director
Phone Number & Email
Monthly Gatherings
VA-A
Burke Mary O'Connor
(11/09)
703-635-6775
2nd Wed. 7:30 pm
The Ponds Community
Center, 9837 Burke Pond
Lane, Burke, VA. 22015
VA-C
Hampton/
Newport News
Dave & Donna Huey
(01/18)
757-719-0668
2nd Sun. 4:pm
Anglo's Steak House
755 J. Clyde Morris Blvd,
Newport News
VA-D
Richmond Fritz Sassine & Iris
Guillet
(01/18)
804-938-9183
4th Wed. 6:pm
Candelas Pizzeria &
Ristorante Italiano, 14235
Midlothian Tnpk., Richmond
VA-E
Fredericksburg
Claude Revely
(01/19)
540-207-7646
www.battlefieldwings.com
3rd Wed. 6: pm
Great American
Buffet.
1780 Carl D Silver Pkwy,
Fredericksburg Central Park
Shopping Center,
exit 130 off I-95
VA-F
Winchester Stephanie Davis
(08/14)
540-664-6430
4th Sun. 8:am
Golden Corral,
120 Costello Dr., Winchester
VA-H
Abingdon
Paul & Dorothy Baker
(11/01)
276-628-6047
2nd Tue. 7:pm
Abingdon Moose Lodge
US19, Porterfield Hwy,
Abingdon
VA- I
Manassas David & Robin
Hotaling
(1/20)
646-406-1200
2nd Sun. 9:am Great
American Buffet
8365 Sudley Rd, Manassas
VA-K
Roanoke Jim Dailey & Susan
Stuppiello (6/19)
540-230-0511
2nd Mon. 6:pm
Great 611 Steak
Co.,
3830 Franklin Rd., Roanoke
VA-L
Chesapeake
Dan Clark &
Lorrie Thomas
(1/20)
757-343-1783 (D)
954-599-5178 (L)
4th Tue. 6:pm
Pops Diner
1432 Greenbrier Parkway,
Chesapeake
VA-O
Williamsburg
Ray & Tammie Pierce
(04/14)
757-268-6286
4th Sun. 4:pm
Denny's Restaurant
409 Bypass Rd.
Williamsburg
VA-R
Harrisonburg Gary Hoover
(01/18)
540-742-1751 Judy Russell
1st Sun Location
to be Announced
VA-V
Bedford
Jonathan Whitworth
(04/17)
540-425-0028
[email protected] 3rd Sun. 2:pm NO FOOD
Bedford Church of God
1212 E Main St, Bedford
VA-W
Chester
Sheila & Jim Hazen
(06/18)
804-396-9088 (S)
804-396-9089 (J)
[email protected] [email protected]
2nd Tue. 6:pm
The Patron
Cantina
12211 Jefferson Davis
Hwy., Chester
VA-X
Salem Larry Stanton
(01/15)
304-922-1401
1st Sat. 3:pm
Evangelical Methodist Church,
1920 Lucas Street, Salem
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Follow this link to see our online calendar! Check our Facebook page and our Link above to see the most updated list.
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