SR News 9-06.pub - Shadow Riders Club of St. Louis

The Shadow Writer
Official Newsletter of the
Shadow Riders Club of
St. Louis
September 2006
A Special Letter to the Members
Nita Fisher has announced that after three terms as our club president, she won't be running again.
That means that in January we will have a "change of the guard," and whenever this happens, it's an
opportunity to reflect on where the club has been, its current status, and where we want it to go in
the future.
We can decide to keep the level of activities the same, add more activities, or discontinue some activities. For example, we can decide to focus exclusively on our Sunday ride program and drop all
other activities; we can add more social activities; we can try to regain our status as the top Bikers
for Babies fundraiser; we can go all out to gain new members — or anything in between.
For each proposed change, we need to consider both the costs and the benefits to the club. The costs
can include money, members’ time and energy, and intangibles such as people’s attitude toward the
club. Benefits might be having more fun, satisfying more members’ desires, feeling more cohesive,
increasing membership, etc.
At the General Membership meeting on Tuesday, September 26, and at other GM meetings between
then and the new year if needed, we will set aside time to discuss the future of the club; whether we
want to make changes; and the pros, cons, costs, and benefits of any proposed changes.
We hope that as many members as possible attend these meetings so we can have a good representation of ideas and opinions.
Kevin Polito, Safety Officer
~Notice~
Chartered
Club
The President’s letter will be back
next month. Until then, ride safe.
~ Nita
prez@shadowriders-stl.com
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Meetings
In this Issue:
Club Meetings
•
Letter to Members—Front Page
•
Meetings—Page 2
•
GM Meeting Report & New Members—Page 3
Manchester Elks Lodge, 2242 Mason Lane
•
Rides & Special Events—Page 4
NEXT MEETING: September 26
•
Calendar—Page 5
•
Classified Ads—page 6
•
Rallies—page 7
Club (General Membership) Meeting
7:00 PM, 4th Tuesday each month
Road Captains/Safety Meeting
Will be called by the Safety Officer as needed.
SRC Board Meeting
7:00 PM, 2nd Wednesday, even-number months
Zapata’s Restaurant, 14007 Manchester Rd, Ballwin
Send newsletter contributions to:
NEXT MEETING: October 11
Sunday Group Rides
editor@shadowriders-stl.com (or mail to
4945 Fox Bridge Rd, Pacific, MO 63069)
Meet at Old Orchard Center, Manchester &
Braeshire Ave. (West of Weidman Road)
Deadline is the 2nd Tuesday of each
month.
Official ride season started April 2. Rides leave
How to re-print or re-read your Shadow
promptly at 10 AM. Come early, line up your
Riders Newsletters.
bike, and visit with friends.
Membership
Sep ‘05
Sep ‘06
Main Members
129
112
38
29
2
3
169
144
Significant Others
Junior Members
Total
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GM Meeting Report
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At the August meeting, Larry Wahlers reported a balance of $4258.10 in the general fund,
$1355.97 in the Bikers for Babies fund, and $587 in the merchandise fund.
Ryugen reported that the August 12 helmet day raised $1,029.77 ($49 per worker hour),
bringing the total for the year to $4059. He also thanked Jeanne Garlock for her good work on the
club’s ad for the Ride Event Guide.
Kevin commented on the previous week’s ride and the upcoming ride.
Larry McGowen reported that 14 people were signed up for the Indiana Covered Bridges Ride,
and that there were still rooms available. It was suggested that this ride be offered again next year for
those who were interested but couldn’t make it this time.
Nita reviewed the process for nominating officers for next year and asked for volunteers to serve
on the three-person nominating committee. Bob Mueller and Paul Garlock volunteered.
SRC Welcomes New Members
Carl Reineke (rides a 2005 magenta Honda VTX1300)
Rod Bechtolt (rides a 2005 black/green Yamaha 1100 V Star)
Russell Davis (rides a 2006 midnight silver/bluish silver Yamaha 1100 V Star)
TWIN CITY HONDA
1539 Commercial Blvd, Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-8164
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September-October Rides & Special Events
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*CHANGE* September 24—Highway 185 (Erin O’Donnell, organizer)
If you like back roads with a lot of twists and turns, this is the ride for you. A short ride on Highway 109
followed by some alphabet roads will lead us to the most enjoyable section of Highway 185. We’ll stop
for lunch in Sullivan. After lunch the ride will continue on Highway 185 to Highway 100 then meander
back to Manchester. If you’re in a hurry to get home after lunch, I-44 takes you straight to St. Louis.
October 1 — Highway 19 (Bob Mueller, organizer)
This ride takes in the upper half of Hwy 19 and the best of Hwy 185. It winds through part of Mark
Twain National Forest, includes some great twisties and rolling hills, and ends with a ride down our old
favorite, Hwy 94. This can be a challenging ride if you don't like to lean; but if you do, you will love it!
October 8 — Bikers for Babies
The ride stages out of the St. Charles Family Arena. Registration is from 10-12:45; lunch is 11-12:45
before the ride. The ride begins at 1:00 pm and covers about 64 miles. Be sure to tell the parking guides
you are with the Shadow Riders.
Those who want to ride in together can meet at the CCA Global parking lot, 4301 Earth City Expressway, between 9:30 and 10:00 am. We will leave the parking lot promptly at 10:00 for the short ride
to Family Arena. (CCA Global is on the corner of Shoreline and the southbound lanes of Earth City Expressway. Contact Nita if you need more detailed directions.)
October 15 — Four Ferries (Mark Levin, organizer)
We will be crossing the Missouri, Mississippi, and Illinois Rivers, riding through scenic Calhoun
County, riding 4 different ferry boats, and enjoying a wonderful lunch along the way.
October 22 — Augusta BBQ (Nita Fisher/Diana Johnson, organizers)
A new take on an old favorite (rained out in April). We’ll work our way to North Hwy 94 in St. Charles
and ride through farmland into O’Fallon. We pop out on South 94 to complete our journey through scenic twists and turns. This ride is approx. 75 miles / 2 hours of riding. We end in Augusta at the American
Legion Hall for BBQ pork steaks and fried chicken with all the fixings. The price for this all-you-can-eat
lunch is $8.50.
* NEW RIDE* October 29 — Frankenstein, MO (Eric Levy, organizer)
Just in time for Halloween, we head for tiny but infamous Frankenstein, Missouri. Nestled in the hills of
the Missouri River Valley, we head along some fun alphabet roads to Hermann, then west on Rt. 100
along the twists and turns of the Missouri River to the top of a lonely hill, where storm clouds gather
over a twisted castle. Or, we just stop for photos under the 'Welcome to Frankenstein' sign. A fun new
ride, with beautiful scenery and good roads.
Saturday, September 30—Bikers for Babies Pre-Registration Event, Ameristar, 10-4
You can register for the October 8th Ride, enjoy good food and entertainment, and bid on a
dazzling array of Silent Auction packages.
Other Bikers for Babies Pre-registration Options
October 2, 4-8 pm — T.J.’s Bar & Grill (8641 Commercial Blvd) and Meramec Jack’s (100 St. Louis Ave)
October 3, 4-7 pm — Shady Jack’s Saloon (1432 N. Broadway)
October 4, 4-8 pm — Krieger’s (13735 Riverport and 6921 South Lindbergh)
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Calendar
Sept-Oct 2006
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sept 24
Sept 25
Sept 26
7:00 pm
Club
Meeting
Elks Lodge
Sept 27
Sept 28
Sept 29
Sept 30
10-4
Bikers for
Babies Preregistration
Oct 1
10 am
Highway 19
Ride
Oct 2
Oct 3
Oct 4
Oct 5
Oct 6
Oct 7
Oct 8
Oct 9
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
10 am
Highway 185
Ride
10 am
Bikers for
Babies
Oct 15
7 pm
Board
Meeting,
Zapata’s
Saturday
Night Out
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 23
Oct 24
7:00 pm
Club
Meeting
Elks Lodge
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 30
Oct 31
10 am
Four
Ferries
Ride
Oct 22
10 am
Augusta
BBQ
Oct 29
10 am
Frankenstein, MO
Ride
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Classified Ads
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Notice: Classified ads will run for a maximum of three (3) months. Contact Nita Fisher at editor@shadowridersstl.com or (636) 257-2238 when your item is sold, or if you want to re-submit your ad or place a new one.
For Sale: Show Chrome 4 in. Square Cast Riser
This attractive riser set raises the handlebars 4" with a 1" pullback. These risers are like new, they were
used for one week. Riser bolts for Honda VTX 1300 Retro 03-05 are included in sale. Retail price:
$99.95, asking $74.95 obo.
Contact tkreuz01@yahoo.com if seriously interested.
09/06
For Sale: 1994 Cycle-Mate 2000 Trailer for Motorcycle
Off white, 19 cubic feet, luggage rack, 2 new spares, chrome bumper, carpet, extra brake light., hub
caps. Trailer weight 145lbs. Good condition. $900 OBO
Call 636-257-4515 or email @ gc1486f@hotmail.com for pics.
07/06
For Sale: Ladies Leather Chaps
Size 10. Like new; worn only twice. Were $89 new at Blackjack’s; asking $45
Call Linn Acree at 314-569-1056
06/06
For Sale: 2000 Honda Shadow ACE Tourer
45,xxx miles, one female adult owner, bike mostly used for longer tours. Chrome engine guard with
highway pegs, chrome backrest with short luggage rack, tank chap and front-fork pouch.
$5,500 OBO....selling to get more cc's and bigger gas tank.
Contact Peggy Phillips at 314-494-2486, leave message, or pphillips@ccaglobal.com
05/06
WIDMAN MOTORCYCLE SALES
3628 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO. 63118-4096
(800) 404-6880 or (314) 771-4100
Tuesday-Friday 9 - 6; Saturday 9- 4
FAX (314) 771-5674
E-MAIL sales@widman-stl.com
WEB www.widman-stl.com
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Rallies
Greater St. Louis’ Largest Motorcycle Dealer
4103 Humbert Road
Alton, Ill. 62002
888-695-4740
www.tedsmotorcycleworld.com
Now open seven days a week!
M-F 9-7; Sat 9-5; Sun 10-4
*Special Discounts for Shadow
Riders Club Members *
—Authorized Harley Davidson and Honda Dealer—
—Service, Parts and Accessories—
“IF YOU BOUGHT SOMEWHERE ELSE,
YOU PROBABLY PAID TOO MUCH”
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Basic and Experienced Rider classes are offered at these three locations.
SLCC at Forest Park: 314-644-9175
Jefferson College: 636-797-3000 x144
St. Charles Parks & Recreation: 636-949-3377
Remaining 2006 Motorcycle Rallies
Bikes, Blues & BBQ, Fayetteville, AR, September 27-30, 2006
(www.bikesbluesandbbq.org)
HOTLINE
636-336-1772
SEPTEMBER 2006
www.shadowriders-stl.com
Board of Directors
Nita Fisher
Ryugen Fisher
Sally Hight
Larry Wahlers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
636-257-2238
636-257-2238
314-351-9883
314-221-2504
Kevin Polito
Safety Officer
314-645-0501
Membership
Newsletter
Web Master/E-Mail
Saturday Night Out
Merchandise
314-293-0404
636-257-2238
636-257-2238
314-520-3504
314-313-7570 –or636-861-1380
Coordination Team
Erin O’Donnell
Nita Fisher
Ryugen Fisher
Ira Steuer
Jeanne Garlock
Shadow Riders Club of St. Louis, Inc.
3149 Crystal Lake Dr.
St. Louis, Missouri 63129
Please send address changes
to the above address