October 2014

GWRRA
Chapter Q – SEA WINGS
Wilmington, North Carolina
October 2014 Newsletter
GWRRA National Director
Ray and Sandy Garris
Region N Director
Alan and Carolyn Little
Chapter Director
Assist. Chapter
Director
Dale Porter
910-547-0990
Dale.Porter@GE.Com
Treasurer
John Quarles
603-560-3540
jrq0707@gmail.com
OPEN
Membership
Enhancement
John Quarles
603-560-3540
jrq0707@gmail.com
NC District Director
Bob (Goose) & Dorothy
Richards
Assist. District Director –
East
Bobby & Susan Womack
Rider Educator
Dean & Terry Lanning
910-604-1800
wingingit@bellsouth.net
Couple of the Year
John & Margaret Robbins
910-232-1975
robbinsgoldwing@gmail.com
Newsletter Editor
Tech Articles
Willie Blackman
910-805-3320
williebob@ec.rr.com
Pete Hughes
910-520-7723
psyclenut79@hotmail.com
Care Bear
Triathlon Coordinator
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Dick Hitchcock
910-395-7037
rhitchcock@ec.rr.com
John Robbins
910-232-1975
robbinsgoldwing@gmail.com
Margaret Robbins
910-232-2010
robbinsgoldwing@gmail.com
Chapter Director
Sometime plans just do not work out. With the return of Wings Over the Smokies I had high hopes and
excellent plans on arriving Saturday morning and joining our other chapter members, but it was not to be.
Family issued kept me from attending, but I hope that all our members who went had a great time and had
lots of fun (and maybe bought some safety chrome). North Carolina has a nice mix of not only having the
coast line that Chapter Q enjoys, but also the mountains (including Cherokee). Maybe next year will be
better for me. I hope we get lots of stories of fun times from our other newsletter contributors. Also
congratulations to Roy and Cindy Bryant on becoming the new North Carolina Couple of the Year.
As we get closer to the end of the year we start closing things out, like having a Chapter Christmas Party on
December 14th at Magnolia Greens, as well as getting ready for next year. I would still like to have someone
help by filling in as an Assistant Chapter Director in 2015. Remember the more you participate the more you
learn and the more fun you can have.
Please also remember as we close out the year, our annual pilgrimage to the O’Berry center on December 6th
for “Gifts on Cycles”.
Please do not forget that our November meeting is the annual “Ladies Chapter Meeting”. This is always a
favorite. All of the Chapter meeting activities will be run by the Ladies of the chapter. We never know what
to expect, but it is always a great meeting. For Chapter members in other Chapters, please come and join the
fun.
Ride Often – Ride Safe
Dale Porter
Assistant Chapter Director – STILL OPEN
Chapter Rider Educators
Well it is hard to believe but Wings Over the Smokies has come and gone. It is hard to believe but boy did
we have a great time. I believe everyone feels the same way. As much as we have preached and have
written about ride your own ride and all the gear all the time, it is nice to see everyone paid attention.
Another thing that was definitely put to work was wearing layers. On Sunday when Terry and I left it was
nice but cloudy. By the time we hit Columbia it was sunny and hot. We had to stop and remove layers
including the liner to our riding jackets. Once we arrived at Cherokee the temperature changed. It was in the
50’s when we left the hotel and of course Terry had her heated jacket on. By the middle of the day she had
removed the jacket but still had on long sleeves and a sweat shirt. So know the lesson here is take all the
gear with you no matter what the weather is at home.
The rides were wonderful and it is with great satisfaction to say no one had any trouble on curves. We all
enjoyed the rides and did it safely. If you get a chance be sure to ask Deb to show you her pictures. That girl
can take pictures no matter where you are. The only thing that slowed her down was when her battery died.
Deb and John are now sporting new Chapter Vest. They had a great time at the Goodies table making the
purchases. They also are sporting new riding jackets. Carol also made a new purchase. She now has a new
riding jacket. Way to go Chapter Q.
We will be taking an ERC on Nov. 1 at Coastal Community College. If you are interested please email or
call me ASAP. We need to let them know how many we have that will be attending.
Just remember Ride Safe and have Fun.
Drive Safe
Dean and Terry Lanning
Couple of the Year
Hello to all, It has been a busy month for us, first of all we tried to capture the plaque from 2 different
chapters no luck there, so then 4 of us went to Mooresville and then to Wilkesboro to capture the Tarheel,
done thanks Terry & Dean for there help in that, and finally we were at WOS with great meet and with a lot
of friends we have not seen in a long time, it was great to see all, we had a lot of great riding that week once
again Dean as Road Captain did a great job, I will retire in Dec from the AF Res and hopefully Margaret and
my self will be on the road a little more, Well guess that is about it for now, so ya’ll ride safe and have fun
doing it !!
John & Margaret Robbins
Cycle Pete’s Tech Tip:
No Tech Tip this month.
Ride Safe
Pete
Share your Ride
Each of you takes rides on your own, or with others outside of chapter events, or as individual visitations to
other chapters. We want to know how much fun you are having. Let us know about these rides and write us
a little story about them, and share a few photos. Each ride should start with a little safety briefing. Did you
know “these count” towards the overall Chapter Rider Education Program? If nothing else, let us (Dean or
Dale) know you went so we can add you to our books.
9/13/2014 - I rode to Morehead City, NC to take a buddy on the 911 Memorial Ride sponsored by the Elks
Club with benefits going to Wounded Warriors and First Responders. They had a decent turnout of riders.
We rode for about an hour when I got sick and got to finish the ride in an ambulance to the Morehead City
Emergency Room, then later that night got to ride an ambulance to New Hanover Hospital in Wilmington.
Willie!
Chapter Q at the 2014 Wings Over the Smokies Rally
$3,200 for a Plain Vest?? Must Be Nice
Cool Photo – Check out the Mirror
A little Chapter Rest Stop – Group Photo
Rally Central
October Birthdays (We continue to build a data base with all member info so help us out)
October 1st – Dean Lanning
October 2nd – Candy Schaeffer
October 14th – Pete Hughes
October Anniversaries
None that we have a record of
2014 Rider Coordinators and O’Berry Gift Assignments
Ride Coordinator Commitment
October – Dean and Terry Lanning
November - Open
December - Open
O’Berry Gift Donation Commitment
October - Open
November - Open
December – No O’Berry Gift
2015 is right around the corner. Pick your month early and get your pick of the prime months. Every month
is open now.
October 2014 - Events and Rides – and Beyond
October 18th (Sat) – Chapter Q Meeting, 5:00 PM Eat, 6:000 Meet.
October 19th (Sun) - Third Quarter (Yes 3rd Quarter in October) Potluck at John & Deb
Feuerbach’s - Social Hour @ 4pm, Dinner @ 5PM
October 25th (Sat) – Beach to the Battleship “The Big One”
November 7th – 9th – Chapter Overnighter – Columbia SC
November 15h (Sat) – Chapter Q Annual “Lady’s Chapter Meeting”, come and watch the fun
December 6th (Sat) – Gifts on Cycles (the O’Berry Center)
December 13th (Sat) - Chapter Christmas Party
Plaque Chaser Corner
The Region N Plaque is held by TN-O (Cleveland - Tenn). It will be available for capture on
Saturday, October 4th @ their Chapter Social @ Golden Corral 350 Stuart Rd NE Cleveland, TN.
Eat @ 9:00 AM and meet @ 10:00 AM.
The Tar Heel Plaque is @ NC-A (Greensboro). It will be available for capture on Friday, November
14th @ Captain Bills, 6108 West Market Street (Route 421). Eat @ 6:30 PM, Meet @ 7:30 PM.
The Eastern Traveler Plaque is at NC-C2 (Smithfield). It will be available for capture on
Wednesday, December 3rd, @ Parkside Cafe, 2176 US Hwy 70A East, Selma, NC. Eat @ 6:30 PM,
Meet @ 7:30 PM
Featured Bike of the Month: Willie & Karen Blackman’s - 2010 GL1800 with California Sidecar
Trike Kit
Recipe of the Month: - French’s Crunchy Onion Chicken
Prep time 5 minutes. Cook time 20 minutes. Makes 4 Servings.
*2 cups (4oz) French’s Fried Onions
*2 thsp. Flour
*4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
*1 egg beaten
Crush onions with flour in plastic bag. Dip chicken in egg, coat in onion crumbs (press firmly to
adhere)
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
“Members Corner” (Got something for sale, want to show a photo of your bike, got something
to share********email williebob@ec.rr.com)
For Sale
1989 PC800 with Velorex 562 Sidecar. 29K miles. Excellent condition. $4500
Contact Pete Hughes (Chapter NC-Q) 910-520-7723
Chapter Sponsors