March - Chapter P

MARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER
From the Directors
Table of Contents
Chapter Director’s Message
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2014 Chapter P Team\Rider Ed
DON’T SEE ANY RUNNERS ON THIS SLED. BETTER
LEAVE IT THE GARAGE A WHILE LONGER!
WATCH THE WEATHER—RIDE SAFE
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Contingency Prizes
3
Birthdays & Anniversaries
3
District Team
3
Rider Education
4-5
Chapter Gatherings
5
Dinner Rides
5
Chapter P Supper Bowl Party
6-8
Chapter Gatherings
9
Dinner Rides
9
Chapter P Valentine Party
10-11
March 2015 Calendar
12
April 2015 Calendar
13
Chapter M Flyer
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Okla District Convention Flyer
15
Spring Fling Campout Flyer
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Chapter J Anniversary Flyer
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Chapter I Flyer
18
Chapter E Anniversary Flyer
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Chapter X Anniversary Flyer
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February has come and gone. We have had some beautiful riding weather days and some not so great.
We had a great ride to Pawnee and lunch at Click’s. My first visit but, hopefully not the last. The food
was really good. Also rode to Springdale to eat at The Market Place. Another fine establishment. On
February 1st, Super Bowl Sunday, we enjoyed another wonderful Supper Bowl Party hosted by Dave
and Wanda Jones. The snacks were fabulous and plentiful as always. The game didn’t turnout like I
thought it would but, the party sure did in a big way!! Thank you Dave and Wanda for your hospitality.
Friday the 13th we had a Valentines Party at the Country Cottage in Locust Grove. There was a good
turnout of Chapter P members. Everyone enjoyed the buffet. Glenda provided a word puzzle game
based on Valentines. There was a contest to see who could unscramble the letters first. Kassie, beat us
all, Congratulations. We enjoyed a gift exchange that was much fun for all. Thank you Glenda and
Fern for coordinating our Party. Ride Often, Ride Safe,
Beth & Larry
www.gwrra-okp.org Monthly Gathering - 2nd Monday - 7:00 p.m. (Come early if you want to eat)
Cotton Eyed Joe’s Barbecue - 715 Morentz, Claremore, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CHAPTER P TEAM www.gwrra-okp.org
Chapter Director:
Assistant Director:
Treasurer:
Rider Ed:
MEC:
Motorist Awareness:
Chapter Couple
CHOY Coordinator:
Ride Coordinator:
Hospitality:
Contingency Prizes:
Scrapbook Coordinator:
Dinner Rider Coordinator:
Photographer:
Special Events:
Webmaster:
Newsletter Editor:
Beth & Larry Jensen
Open
Dave & Wanda Jones
Larry & Beth Jensen
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Beth & Larry Jensen
Karen Boyd
Open
Fern & Cliff Smith
Dave & Cheryl Ward
Glenda & Wayne Sappington
Jeff & Sharalee Savage
Larry & Beth Jensen
(918) 835-8859
bethjensen121@yahoo.com
(918) 645-3859
wandav113@gmail.com
larry.jensen@cox.net
(918)835-8859
bethjensen121@yahoo.com
a5977@swbell.net
(918) 373-0512
(918) 476-6609
cliffernsmith@gmailcom
dave2cheryl@chouteautel.com
gfs11477@gmail.com
webmaster@gwrra-okp.org
larry.jensen@cox.net
(918)645-3859
A.September Eleventh
by Roger Robicheau
We shall never forget that grave day Nor the lives which were taken away
So closely we stood, so much to bear September Eleventh stays so clear
Forever changed, our will must endure Keeping freedom strong within our shore
The bridge of time holds so much to view Some visions hold heartache, all too true
Those faced with great loss, so understand The ultimate cost of our free land
God help each one as they meet each day Your prayers could send your love their way
Remember the brave who march for all Completely committed to meet each call
As each year passes before our eyes Our way must sustain, no compromise
Emotions do make us what we are September Eleventh – Stays Never Far.
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CONTENGENCY PRIZES
Thank you to the following for providing Contingency Prizes for the Chapter P February 2015 Gathering :
Larry & Beth Jensen
Contingency Prize Volunteers for the Chapter P March 2015 Gathering are:
Karen Boyd
Contingency Prize Volunteers for the Chapter P April 2015 Gathering will be:
The Staff requests a limit of 3 Contingency Prizes - more to spend on individual prizes
and reduce Gathering Time requirements.
Thank you for volunteering for 2015
March 8, Marty Pope
March 15, Joyce Jackson
March 17, Jerry Jackson
March 18, Ruby Ehrhardt
March 30, Mark Koppa
March 17, Jerry & Vicky Burk
March 20, Ken & Gretchen Diedrich
March 22, Bob & Kassie Brennan
March 27, Chris & Liz Nicholas
Oklahoma District Staff www.gwrraokla.org
District Director
Johnie & Gina Fredman 580-704-8290
GWRRAOK@GMAIL.COM
District Educators
Max & Mary Rowlett 580-536-0982
maxer50@aol.com
District Trainer 405-747-4618
John & Shawn Irons
jironsline3414@gmail.com
Assistant District Directors
Kenny & Sherry Graham
ksgraham@beggstelco.net
District Treasurer
Jeannie Smith 918/357-2930
js2930@cox.net
Newsletter Editor
Linda Frazier
lfraz54@gmail.com
Membership Enhancement Coordinators
Susan Carter & Bill Miller
495-227-8675
suziecme@gwrra-bok.org
Motorist Awareness Program Coordinator
Kay Smith
IDYKY727@YAHOO.COM
405-201-3601
Webmaster\Convention Vendor Coordinator
Robert McClure
504-550-9144
b-ok@sbcglobal.net
Camping Coordinator
Bill Shenberger
918-650-9471
ridered@gwrra-oki.org
District Couple of the Year 2014-2015
Steve & Carolyn Cotton
cotton01@swbell.net
Assistant District Educators 918-616-8862
Bill & Debbie Rhoades
brhoades54@gmail.com
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NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Here are some statistics from the NHTSA concerning motorcyclists. Some sobering facts concerning the rates for accidents, injury and fatalities for motorcyclists compared to other motor vehicles. I noted that the accident rate for the
40+ age group is highest. I suspect that there are many in this age group that may have written when younger, didn’t
participate while raising a family and then resumed riding without first taking a riding course to brush up there unused
skills.
In 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes—an increase of 7 percent from the 4,630 motorcyclists killed in 2011. There were 93,000 motorcyclists injured during 2012, a 15-percent increase from 81,000 in
2011.
In 2012, motorcyclists accounted for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities, 18 percent of all occupant (driver and passenger) fatalities, and 4 percent of all occupants injured. Of the 4,957 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, 93 percent
(4,625) were riders and 7 percent (332) were passengers.
Motorcycles made up 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States in 2012 and accounted for only 0.7 percent of all vehicle miles traveled. Per vehicle mile traveled in 2012, motorcyclists were more than 26 times likely than
passenger car occupants to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes and 5 times more likely to be injured (Table 2).
Per registered vehicle, the fatality rate for motorcyclists in 2012 was 6 times the fatality rate for passenger car occupants. The injury rate for motorcyclists was about the same as the injury rate for passenger car occupants.
In 2012, motorcyclists accounted for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities, 18 percent of all occupant (driver and passenger) fatalities, and 4 percent of all occupants injured. Of the 4,957 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, 93 percent
(4,625) were riders and 7 percent (332) were passengers.
Motorcycles made up 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States in 2012 and accounted for only 0.7 percent of all vehicle miles traveled. Per vehicle mile traveled in 2012, motorcyclists were more than 26 times likely than
passenger car occupants to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes and 5 times more likely to be injured (Table 2).
Per registered vehicle, the fatality rate for motorcyclists in 2012 was 6 times the fatality rate for passenger car occupants. The injury rate for motorcyclists was about the same as the injury rate for passenger car occupants. In 2012, motorcyclists accounted for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities, 18 percent of all occupant (driver and passenger) fatalities,
and 4 percent of all occupants injured. Of the 4,957 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, 93 percent (4,625) were riders and 7 percent (332) were passengers.
Motorcycles made up 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States in 2012 and accounted for only 0.7 percent of all vehicle miles traveled. Per vehicle mile traveled in 2012, motorcyclists were more than 26 times likely than
passenger car occupants to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes and 5 times more likely to be injured (Table 2).
Per registered vehicle, the fatality rate for motorcyclists in 2012 was 6 times the fatality rate for passenger car occupants. The rate for motorcyclists was about the same as the injury rate for passenger car occupants.
In 2012, 2,624 of all motorcycles (52%) involved in fatal crashes collided with another type of motor vehicle in transport. In two-vehicle crashes, 75 percent of the motorcycles involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes collided with the
vehicles in the front of them. Only 7 percent were struck in the rear.
Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in fatal collisions with fixed objects than are other vehicles. In 2012, 22
percent of the motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with fixed objects, compared to 18 percent for passenger
cars, 14 percent for light trucks, and 4 percent for large trucks.
In 2012, there were 2,317 two-vehicle fatal crashes involving a motorcycle and another type of vehicle. In 41 percent
(953) of these crashes, the other vehicles were turning left while the motorcycles were going straight, passing, or overtaking other vehicles. Both vehicles were going straight in 524 crashes (23%).
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Motorcyclist Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, by Age, Year, and Day of the Week, 2003 and 2012
Age
Weekday (6 a.m. Monday to 5:59 p.m. Weekend (6 p.m. Friday to 5:59 a.m.
Friday)
Monday)
Number
2003
Percent
Number
TOTAL Percent
Number
Percent
<30
586
50
587
50
1,179
100
30–39
367
44
470
56
839
100
40+
802
47
882
52
1,694
100
1,755
47
1,941
52
3,714
100
Total*
2012
<30
716
56
564
44
1,283
100
30–39
472
52
430
47
906
100
40+
1,422
51
1,340
48
2,767
100
Total*
2,610
53
2,335
47
4,957
100
From 2003 to 2012, motorcyclist fatalities increased by 33 percent (Table 3). Among those increases, the 40-and-older
age group made up 46 percent of motorcyclists killed in 2003 as compared to 56 percent in 2012. Within the 40 and
older age group, fatalities increased by 63 percent over a 10-year period. In 2003, the average age of motorcycle riders
killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes was 38 whereas in 2012 the average age was 43.
Forty-five percent of motorcycle riders were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes while riding motorcycles with engine
sizes of 1,001 cubic centimeters (cc) or higher in 2012, a 45-percent increase in fatalities from 2003 to 2012. Rider fatalities on motorcycles with engine sizes of 1,000 cc or less showed an increase of 22 percent during the same time period.
NHTSA estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,699 motorcyclists in 2012. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an
estimated 781 lives could have been saved.
Helmets are estimated to be 37-percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders and 41 percent for motorcycle passengers. In other words, for every 100 motorcycle riders killed in crashes while not wearing helmets, 37 of
them could have been saved had all 100 worn helmets.
According to NHTSA’s National Occupant Protection Use Survey, a nationally representative observational survey of
motorcycle helmet, seat belt, and child safety seat use, use of DOT-compliant helmets in 2012 stood at 60 percent, a decrease from 66 percent in 2011.
Reported helmet use rates for fatally injured motorcyclists in 2012 were 59 percent for riders and 48 percent for passengers, compared with 60 percent and 49 percent, respectively, in 2011. Conversely, 42 percent of the 4,957 motorcyclists
killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes were not helmeted.
All motorcycle helmets sold in the United States are required to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218, the
performance standard which establishes the minimum level of protection for helmets designed for use by motorcyclists.
In States without universal helmet laws, 62 percent of motorcyclists killed in 2012 were not wearing helmets, as compared to 9 percent in States with universal helmet laws.
Interesting statistic! I left out the statistic about alcohol related accidents because, I know there are very few GWRRA
members that drink and ride. We wait until the ride is finished.
Gear up, ride alert, ride safe and enjoy a great sport.
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SUPPER BOWL PARTY
Chapter P members enjoyed a great Supper Bowl Party at the Jones on Supper Bowl Sunday. Everyone
brought snack foods to share. There was lots of great food to enjoy as we watched the game. Luckily no
one called the Law because we were making too much noise. Everyone had a great time except the Sea
Hawks. Thank you Dave and Wanda for hosting the party for the second year. Looking forward to next
Dave, Mayumi, Frank, Wayne, Rick and Cliff at the Official's
Table. Making sure the Ref’s don’t make too many mistakes!
All eyes on the game. Well, maybe a few on the food.
That doesn’t look like a Pro-Line Backer???
The kitchen island was piled high with a great variety of
health foods? Piled high anyway!!!
A little boy went up to his father and asked: 'Dad, where did my
intelligence come from?'
The father replied. 'Well, son, you must have got it from your mother, cause
I still have mine.'
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Dena, new baby and Grandma Wanda. Three generations. Picture perfect!!!
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Enjoying the feast. Bob and Rick don’t want to venture too far from the goodies.
Watch out. When these two get together, someone is in for it
More food and more food!!!!!
Everyone intently watching the Sea Hawks give the game away!!!!
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Oklahoma Chapter Gatherings
OK B
Shawnee Oklahoma
Golden Corral - 2513 N. Harrison
4th Tuesday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK L
Lawton Oklahoma
Golden Corral Steak House - 2632 NW Cache Rd.
1st Monday Eat at 6:30 PM Meeting at 7:30 PM
OK E
Broken Arrow/Tulsa Oklahoma
Golden Corral - 8144 E. 21st, Tulsa
2nd Tuesday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK M
Muskogee Oklahoma
Cowboy’s Bar-B –Q, 401 North York
2nd Thursday Eat at 6:30 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
Blessing at 6:55 PM
OK G
Bartlesville Oklahoma
Montana Mike's - 3825 SE Adams
1st Tuesday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK N
Norman Oklahoma
Libby's Restaurant - 111 E. Center Lane, Goldsby, OK
3rd Tuesday Eat at 6:30 PM Meeting at 7:30 PM
OK I
Bixby Oklahoma
East China Buffet, 131st & Memorial, Bixby
4th Monday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK P
Claremore Oklahoma
Cotton Eyed Joes - 715 Morentz
2nd Monday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK J
EDMOND/GUTHRIE/OKC Oklahoma
Johnnies Charcoal Broiler - 33 E. 33rd, Edmond
3rd Thursday Eat at 6:30 PM Meeting at 7:30 PM
OK W
Mustang Oklahoma
Gatti Town, 5833 NW Expressway, OKC
2nd Tuesday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK K
Ponca City Oklahoma
Pizza Hut - N. 14th (hwy77)
2nd Thursday Eat at 6:00 PM Meeting at 7:00 PM
OK X
Stillwater Oklahoma
Sirloin Stockade - 208 N. Perkins Rd.
2nd Saturday Eat at 8:00 AM Meeting at 9:00AM
Leave Atwood's
Claremore 6:30 P.M.
CHAPTER P DINNER RIDES
Dinner Rides
COME JOIN US
Show me da Food!!!
March 6-Mi Granja, Choteau
March 13-Buddies Grill, Claremorre
March 20-McAlester’s, Owasso
March 26-IHOP, Catoosa
April 3—Catfish Hole, Coweta
April 10—69 Diner, Adair
April 17—JL Bar B Que, Pryor
April 24 — El Banquet, Claremore
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CHAPTER P VALENTINE PARTY
On Friday, February 13, Chapter P celebrated our Annual Valentines Party. Friday the 13th, an ominous day for Romance?? We
met for a finger licken good meal at the Country Cottage in Locust Grove. Everyone stuffed on fried chicken, chicken-fried steak
and all the trimmings and a mound of deserts. Glenda provided a word puzzle game for valentines. Un-scramble the letters to spell
a valentines phrase. Kassie was done before I got a good start. Can’t compete with school teachers when it comes to word-smithing.
We exchanged gifts through a drawing that was lots of fun. Lots of good gifts. Everyone had a good time and we’re looking forward to a repeat next year. Than you Glenda and Fern for coordinating another memorable event.
VALENTINES DINNING AT COUNTRY COTTAGE
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WORD PLAY
When chemists die, the barium.
Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid.
He can stop any time.
How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it.
Broken pencils are pointless.
Velcro, what a ripoff!
Courtesy of Anna May
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MARCH 2015
Sun
Sun
1
1
Chapter E
Anniversary
Mon
Mon
2
2 L
Tue
Tue
3
3 G
Wed
Wed
4
4
Thu
Thu
5
5
Fri
Fri
6
6
Sat
Sat
7
7
Dinner Ride
Mi Granja
Choteau
Leave from
Atwood 6:30PM
8
8
15
15
10 E, W
99
10
Chapter P
Gathering
Cotton Eyed
Joe’s
Claremore
11
11
16
16
18
18
17 N
17
12 K, M
12
13
13
Dinner Ride
14 X
14
Buddies Grill,
Claremorre
Leave from
Atwood 6:30PM
19 J
19
20
Dinner Ride
20
21
21
McAlester’s
Owasso
Leave from
Atwood 6:30PM
22
22
23 I
23
24 B
24
25
25
26
26
27
Dinner Ride
27
IHOP
Catoosa
Leave from
Atwood 6:30PM
29
30
31
12
28
28
APRIL
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
Fri
3
Sat
4
Dinner Ride
Catfish Hole,
Coweta
Leave from
Atwood 6:30PM
5
6
L
7
G
8
9
K, M
10
Dinner Ride
69 Diner
Adair
Leave from
Atwood 6:30PM
11 X
Spring
Campout
Sulphur,
Okla
SPRING
12
13
Chapter P
Gathering
Cotton Eyed
Joe’s
Claremore
14
19
20
21
N
22
23
26
27
28
B
29
30
I
E, W
15
16
J
17
18
Region H Rally Region H
Region H Rally
Dinner Ride
Rally,
Marshall, TX
Marshall, TX
JL B B Q,
“Catch the
Pryor
“H”
Leave from
Train
Atwood 6:30PM
13
24
25
Chapter I
Anniversary,
Bixby, OK
“Disney
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15
16
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MICKEY WANTS TO EAT SOME CAKE,
MINNIE WANTS TO PLAY.
THEY KNOW IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE,
CHAPTER I’S 3RD ANNIVERSARY.
JOIN US AS YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY CHARACTER TO PLAY,
THOSE FUN GAMES WE REMEMBER FROM OUR GOOD OLD ….
“DISNEY DAYS”
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
BIXBY COMMUNITY CENTER
211 N. CABANISS AVENUE
BIXBY, OK CHAPTER E
23rd Anniversary
The Torches are Lit, The Theme is
Set……. We’re Having a Luau You’ll
Never Forget!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
2:00 pm—4:00 pm
Food, Games, Prizes & Tiki-rific Fun!
Grab your Lei’d Back Tropical
Tourist Clothes and Join Us!
11970 S Elm, Jenks, OK
St. James Presbyterian Church
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