November 2015

Chapter I
Decatur,
http://www.gwrrailiroadrunners.org/
November2015
There were 26 members and 2 guests attending this month's meeting.
After the meeting, we drew our cards for all of the fun runs and I hope we
all had a good time participating in them. At our next meeting, the winners
of our chapter fun runs will be announced. The MAD prize winners will be
announced at the Winter Warm-Up and we will receive the winning prizes
from the" Meet the Chapter's" through the mail if any of our chapter wins
win.
Chapter Directors
Tony & Donna Gaitros
Asst. Chapter Directors
Loren & Melinda Hiser
Dave & Jan Doss
Rider Education & Safety
Bill Austin
Treasurer/Web Page
Bob Bolin
Membership Enhancement
Bob & Cheryl Gerhold
Road Captains
Martin & Mary Pratt
Newsletter
Becky Hunt
Chapter Historian
Diana Olson
MAD Coordinator
Jan Billiter
Before you know it, the snow will be flying and we will be hoping for a quick
spring. We will need some suggestions for things to do later when the
weather turns cold. I hope we can have some game nights this year. I hope
several people will volunteer to host one.
Thanks to those who volunteered to fill the openings in the Chapter staff.
I hope the transitions go smoothly for everyone.
This year we are going to go out for our Christmas dinner and then to the
Oreana firehouse for gift exchanging and games. This should make the
evening more enjoyable for all and give more time for everyone to socialize.
Let me know if you think we should do a chili dump this year and if you are
willing to help set it up. There have been several people from other chapters
ask about it after not doing it last year.
Sponsors, thank you for a great year. It is with your support that we continue
to grow and bring a positive attitude to the world of motorcycling.
Remember to get out there and visit our sponsors and leave them a "Thank
You" card. They really like to see them so they know you have been there.
See you at the next ride or Chapter gathering.
Tony and Donna
SCD.
Our guests this month were Wayne &
Shirley Schmidt, District E’s COY.
November 18th: Birthday dinner: KFC in
Taylorville, leave Farm and Fleet at 5:00
pm, RSVP
November 21st: 3rd Saturday Breakfast, 3
Stars, leave Lowe’s 8:30 am, breakfast
9:00am, RSVP
Today is the card drawing for the MAD runs
and Fun Runs. Winners will be announced
next month.
December 12th: Christmas party, Home
Town Buffet at 5:00 pm and then to the
Oreana Fire House for desserts and gift exchange. If you want to participate in the
gift exchange, bring a gift in the $10-15
range.
Winter Warm-up is January 22-23. Get
your hotel reservations in now.
We have 3 people stepping down from
staff positions and the replacements
(starting in 2016) are: Rider Ed: Bev and
Charlie Brown, Webmaster: Diana Olson,
and Treasurer: Jan Doss.
Door
Prizes
Sponsor Donations
Auto Pro Shine: $5 gift coupon: Jan Billiter
Crawford’s Pizza: $10 gift certificate: Bob Bolin, Joe Hunt
Culver’s: free value basket: Mary Pratt, Bill Austin
Gabby’s: $5 gift certificate: Bill Austin, Bill Austin
Garden Family Restaurant: $10 gift card: Harold Baldock, Jan Doss
Hickory River: free sand.: Phil Billiter, Harold Baldock, John Martin
Niehaus Cycle Sales: cup Cozie: Gary Whitcomb
Niehaus Cycle Sales: lBike Spirits polish: Jan Doss
Niehaus Cycle Sales: speaker accents: John Martin
Pepsi Refreshment Service: Niehaus Donation
3 Stars Restaurant: free breakfast: Bob Gerhold,
3 Stars Restaurant: free dinner: Donna Gaitros
SuperShine: free car wash token: Jan Doss
Hurricane: free car wash token: Mary Pratt
Ted’s Garage: $15 gift certificate: Joe Hunt
World of Powersports: Honda cleaner: Phil Billiter
Member & Chapter Donations
Free chapter breakfast: Donna Gaitros
We are open for winter activities, so get
your ’thinking caps’ on.
Rider Ed: Bill talked about Winter Storage
for bikes and equipment.
50-50 Winners
$ 6 Diana Bolin
$15 Jan Billiter
$20 Wayne Schmidt
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Leftover Turkey Casserole
3 C diced cooked turkey
2 C prepared dressing or stuffing
1 C cooked vegetables, such as corn or green bean casserole
1 C prepared turkey gravy
2 C mashed potatoes
4 T butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Press the leftover dressing or stuffing into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
Top with the vegetables, turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
Place pats of butter over the mashed potatoes.
Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Serve hot!
November 1 All Saint’s Day
November 3 Election Day
November 11 Veteran’s Day
November 14 Chapter Meeting (Whit’s End) 9:00 am , breakfast 8:30 am
November 18 Birthday Dinner: KFC, Taylorville (leave Farm & Fleet 5:0 pm eat at 5:30 pm) RSVP
November 21 3rd Saturday Breakfast : 3 Star’s (leave Lowe’s 8:30 am east 9:00 am) RSVP
November 26 Thanksgiving
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06 Hanukkah
12 Chapter Meeting Whit’s End 9:00 am—breakfast 8:30 am RSVP
12 Christmas Party: Home Town Buffet 5:00 pm then to Oreana Fire House for games
19 3rd Saturday Breakfast TBA
25 Christmas
26 Kwanza
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Registration is $35 per person.
A day pass is $15 and parking is $7.
I liked this so much that I am including it again this year.
We are so blessed that we sometimes forget….
In this hectic life crammed with schedules, appointments, and to-do lists, Thanksgiving
arrives as a welcome break. Sure, you could convert your Thanksgiving celebration into
another item on your to-do list, but I like to look forward to meeting up with old friends
and family members.
As a part of the Thanksgiving tradition, I like to stick to the traditional fare; it is one of the
rare occasions that we get to pass on our heritage to the younger generation.
What I like most about Thanksgiving is that you get to spend time with your loved ones.
Even though we stay in touch constantly through emails, chats, and messages, modern
telecommunication can never replace personal interaction. The warmth that you receive in
a dear one's hug, or kiss, cannot compare with e-cards and animated flowers. That makes
Thanksgiving an occasion to escape the technology bubble and connect in a physical realm.
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Everybody looks forward to the Thanksgiving feast. The turkey, the pies, and the celebration.
However, Thanksgiving is incomplete without a moment of reflection. Spare a moment, and
say a tiny prayer of gratitude for life's little blessings. For, it is these little blessings that enrich
our life. And don’t forget to include our sons and daughters in the military that can’t be
home during the holidays.
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Sun
Bev Brown
Joe Hunt
Bob & Diana
Bolin
Harold & Linda
Baldock
Mon
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Clint & Carla
Hymes
Tue
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Wed
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Vivian Spain
Thu
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Sam James
Diana Boliin
Fri
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3rd Saturday
Breakfast
3 Stars a:00 am
leave Lowe’s
Whit’s End 9:00 am
breakfast 8:30 a m
RSVP
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Melinda
~ Hiser
Mary Atteberry
Harold Baldock
14 Chapter Meeting
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Gary & Julie
Whitcomb
Winter Solstice
Linda Baldock
Tue
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Wed
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Jan & Phil
Billiter
Diana Olson
Joe Irace
Dean Fowler
Thu
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December 2015
Fri
Chapter Meeting
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3rd Saturday
Breakfast
TBA
breakfast 8:30 a m
RSVP
Christmas Party
12Whit’s End 9:00 am
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Bill Austin, Rider Educator
Re: Winter Storage
Location -- Store away from windows. Ultraviolet light can fade your paint and plastics. Direct Sunlight can raise the
temperature of the storage area which will promote corrosion when the Sun goes down.
Oil -- Change your oil. Byproducts of combustion produce acids in the oil that can harm the inner metal surfaces.
Fuel -- Add fuel stabilizer and run motor long enough to get stabilizer through the engine. Fill the tank up to the
bottom of the neck of the tank. This leaves room for expansion.
Check all Fluid levels -- Check antifreeze for proper mix. Check Brake Fluid. Brake Fluid is hygroscopic. This means it
absorbs moisture and can cause corrosion in your brake system. Check your owners manual on service intervals.
Spark Plugs -- for long term storage, you can consider fogging the cylinders. Follow directions.
Battery -- Remove, charge, and keep from freezing. Most motorcycles have a small drain on the battery even with
the key off. A discharged battery will sulfate and no longer be able to charge. Consider a Battery Tender if you are
going to leave the battery in the bike.
Surface Preparation -- Wash and Wax the bike. Wax will act as a barrier against rust and moisture. Consider spraying WD-40 on metal surfaces. A light coating will protect from corrosion as well.
Exhaust and Mufflers -- they rust fast when not used. Spray a light oil like WD-40 into the muffler ends and drain
holes. Stuff a Wal-Mart plastic sack into each muffler, then cover each muffler with a plastic bag to keep moisture
off.
Tires -- Several tire manufactures suggest increasing tire pressure by 25% before storage. Put a non wicking barrier
between your tires and the floor. Keep away from direct sunlight. Don’t store your bike by electric motors or other
ozone generating sources. Move the vehicle at least every 3 months to prevent Ozone Cracking in the tire bulge
area, as well as to prevent flat spots.
Cover -- use a good specially designed motorcycle cover that breathes. A plastic tarp will trap moisture and cause
rust and mildew.
Jackets, Helmets, and other gear -- now is a good time to clean.
Best Regards, Bill Austin - Riders ED.
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