Newsletter 3 - GWRRA, Indiana District

Gold Wing Riders Association
Indiana On Wings
October 2016
www.IndianaOnWings.org
Hello again from the Desk of the Director,
Ray & Sandi
Garris
Director of GWRRA
Director@gwrra.org
Melissa
Eason
Chief Operating Officer
800.843.9460
meason@gwrra.org
Lloyd & Becky
Glydewell
Region D Directors
lglydewell@att.net
Ray & Melinda
Faber
Indiana District Directors
indd2016@yahoo.com
Chuck & Chris Jacobs
Indiana District Educator
(812) 825-8950
cjacobs@bluemarble.net
Craig & Joanie
Isenhower
Membership
Enhancement
(317) 696-8591
craigandjoanie2010@gmail.com
The Fall season is at the door and many have
plans to ride and see the colors. We are recovering
from our journey to Wing Ding and home again.
I am glad for all of those who returned safe and
sound. My thoughts and prayers are with those who
were not as fortunate to return home healthy. The
journey to Wing Ding was enjoyable and eye opening as the hours
and miles added up. You see motorcycling is therapy as you ride
worries slip away and you begin to see the real world around you.
Our time at Wing Ding was busy and rewarding. We were able
to see the light show up close as we staged the parade and
judged the contestants. The Grand Parade was quite an event
and staging this event was our task. Another great opportunity for
Region D. Indiana had a tremendous showing as well as Region
D. Everywhere we went, we met members, from our great District
and Region D. We found out the Wing World editor is from Clay
county, Indiana the things you learn in a short conversation. We
attended many events and were able to meet with members from
districts we have yet to visit. I was asked a peculiar question after a
seminar dealing with chapter problems. The man asked me “What
keeps me volunteering, staying involved? At first I was stunned
because I had never even thought about this myself. I was at a loss
for words. To hear my answer, you will need to come to the Fall
meeting or wait till the notes from the meeting comes out. In the
meantime, ask yourself and your fellow officers, this question and
share your answers with me. I would love to see your answers.
Looking forward to seeing all of you at our winter
activities for a little more fun and memories.
Ride safe Ride long,
Ray & Melinda Faber
In. District Directors
Indiana District Team
Contact Information
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The Region D & Indiana District Newsletter can be found at www.indianaonwings.org/newsletters.phtml
Hello from the Southwest Section of Indiana
We can’t believe it is almost October. Hopefully in October
and November there still will be a few good riding days
left. Leaves are starting to change color soon. So if you
will be able to go on a Ride it will look stunning.
Pat & Gerda
McKee
Assistant
District
Directors
It seems everybody who went to Billings had a great time. Thanks
for sharing all the Pictures with us who had to stay home and work.
Have a safe Halloween.
Pat and Gerda McKee
IN-SW ADD’s
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This time of year, as summer begins to give way to fall, many
of us plan some long distance rides. Whether its to Wing
Ding, Wings over the smokes, or just to visit with friends and
family. Now if your going to be gone for more that just a day
or two, storage space becomes a concern. Trailers have been
a popular solution to the problem for a very long time.
When preparing your bike for the trip, remember the three
P’s. Proper You, Proper Gear, and Proper equipment.
Performing a pre ride T-CLOC on both your bike and
trailer is a very good idea. Its like free insurance!
Chuck & Chris
Jacobs
Indiana
District
Educators
Loading your trailer is also a very important process. Be careful
to load the weight evenly across the axle and take time to verify
the tongue weight. The tongue weight should be kept to 10-20%
of the total load. Also plan how you load the trailer and be careful
that the load is packed so it does not slide or shift in transit.
While on your travels, it’s a good idea to check your little
travel buddy every time you stop. Check the ball to make
sure its still secure, check the chains and tires.
Spending those few extra minutes planning and then
monitoring the trailer during the trip will go a long way in
keeping you safe and on the road enjoying the ride and scenery.
Chuck and Chris Jacobs
Indiana District Ride Educators
IN-D-RE@Bluemarble.net
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Hello all,
First off let me apologize for not having an article
for last month. Connie and I were getting ready for
Wing Ding and I apparently let it slip my mind.
Speaking of Wing Ding, what a great time we had. Billings put
on a welcome party on Tuesday night and it was well attended by
members. They closed down 2-3 blocks and provided a meal and
music and had line dancing lessons. There was also an Ice Cream
stand which is a must for Gold wingers. The weather was quite
warm for most of the time with the only cool day being Saturday.
There was a lot to do and see in and around Billings and the Wing
Ding venue was very nice. Next year we will be in Grapevine
Texas, so start planning now for what should be a very good time.
I am sorry to say I do have some sad news, we are losing another
chapter. Chapter H from Goshen, Indiana has filed paperwork
to close their chapter. They started in 1983 and lasted 33 years.
Their members plan to remain in GWRRA so we will at least see
them around. My home chapter IN-O2 was a spin-off of chapter
H when they grew too large. The chapter will be missed.
Wolf & Connie
Gless
Assistant
District
Directors
Fall is here and some of the best riding is upon us. As the days
get cooler and the leaves change from green to many vibrant
and beautiful colors, just riding in and around our immediate
area is different and exciting. October and Indian Summer
will bring warm and cool days to have a great day’s rid, ’’BUT’’
remember that those leaves on the road, wet or dry, can be
dangerous to ride on, so be careful when you do ride. Enjoy
these last days of riding as winter is just around the corner
and as we know riding is all but done for about 5 months.
Coming up will be the Fall Meeting and of course Winter Rendezvous,
so start planning and be sure to keep the dates open for these events.
That is all I have for this month, ride safe and ride often
Wolfgang & Connie Gless
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snore, snort, drool, zzzzzzzz
What, yawn, who is it, what day is it?!?!?!!?
Sorry, still resting from a FANTASTIC month. From Wind Ding in
Billings, to Huntington’s T2 Crank Off, to the Northern Indiana Fall
Fest, September has been a jam packed month of GWRRA fun!
Debbie and I love listening to all the stories of everyone’s travels
and adventures. Northern Indiana had great turn out at Wing Ding
and it is always a blast to see local folks 1000’s of miles away.
Speaking of the Northern Indiana Fall Fest, what a TERRIFIC
day! We had almost 100 folks join us for pizza, fixings, and
a FULL table of desserts. We played bingo, gave away door
prizes, and had great ride around some local lakes. I’ve gotten
nothing but positive feedback from those who attended.
Get your 2017 calendars out and close off these dates 17 and 18
February. Why you ask? It’s WINTER RENDEZVOUS! We’re in
full planning mode and believe this year’s event is going to build on
the tremendous success of the last couple of years. The venue is
at the Clarion in Columbus again and the theme is Super Hero’s!
There will be a full slate of activities sure to please everyone
who attends. Keep your eyes peeled for more information!
Rick and Debbie
Warmels
Assistant
District
Directors
Until next month!
Rick and Debbie Warmels
NE ADD
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Couple of the Year Experience
What a journey! What a ride! What a HOOT this has been!
We would like to express our gratitude for all the support that we have received for the
past 3 years from our home Chapter OH-E2 (Rocks!) and the Districts of Ohio, Indiana
and Michigan!! In fact, from all over Region D, we have received well wishes and
good karma. From the folks at home, who’s positive “shout outs”, texts, emails, cards,
and videos put smiles on our faces to those folks who were able to make the trek to
Billings to give us awesome support and encouragement: WE SAY THANK YOU!!!
We consider ourselves winners---- because we were involved in a once of a lifetime
chance to participate in this GWRRA event! (Region Couples can only participate in the
International Couple of the Year process one time). In the past 12 months, as we got to
know the Region Couples from all over North America, we soon realized that all these folks
were worthy of the selection. However, only one couple could be chosen to represent
GWRRA as their International Ambassadors for this next year. We are proud to know them
and call them our “Friends”…. Steve & Carolyn Cotton from Oklahoma in Region H !!
We hope that future couples will consider the journey from Chapter Couple to the
International Couple of the Year level. Where else might you spend an interesting
week with Region couples throughout North America and the GWRRA Overseas
Couple as we did this year with Alessandro & MariaRosa Boveri from Italy? Our 20162017 Region D Couple, Gary & Karen Ballou are turning their sights toward the ICOY
selection process at Wing Ding 39 in Grapevine, Texas in 2017. Let’s all support them!
At each level, the Fun increases and the Benefits grow. For us, our
journey continues as we feel we are perpetual ambassadors for this
organization that we volunteer for, support and believe in!!
Chuck & Melanie Geggie
2015-2016 Region D Couple of the Year
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INDIANA GWRRA PRESENTS
WINTER RENDEZVOUS
Theme is
February 17-18, 2017
Columbus, Indiana
The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Dear Vendor:
We are inviting you to join us at our Winter Rendezvous 2017 at the Columbus, Indiana
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center. The theme is “M.A.S.H. 4077". AS LAST YEAR!! TO
IMPROVE OUR RALLY ATTENDANCE AND BETTER SUPPORT YOU, OUR VENDORS, THE
INDIANA DISTRICT HAS CHOSEN TO REFUND ALL VENDOR'S FEES. IF THE VENDOR
PRE-REGISTERS FOR THE RALLY, YOUR FEE WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL
AT THE CLOSE OF THE SHOW PROVIDING THE VENDOR ATTENDS THE SHOW UNTIL
CLOSING ON SATURDAY FEB. 18TH.(we will hold your check and return it to you) HOWEVER,
WE WOULD ASK THAT YOU MAKE A DONATION TO OUR SILENT AUCTION.
If you were with us last year we had a small vender area. The Clarion has let us have all of the
main hall for our event and we will have a lot bigger room for you the venders.
Set up will be Thursday the 16th from 12 pm to 5 pm. Friday morning from 8:00am to 11:00am
with the show starting at 12:00pm. You will also get the GWRRA rate on the rooms at the
Clarion. We are looking forward to seeing you at Winter Rendezvous. Feel free to share this
with any other venders that might be interested in our event. Go to indianaonwings.org, go to
the vender tab on the left side of the home page and click on the click here tab to print off a
registration form and mail it in with your deposit. See you soon.
Mark and Dawn Reed
The Event Vendor Coordinators are members from the Indiana GWRRA District team:
Mark & Dawn Reed 9730 W State Road 14 Fair Oaks, IN 47943
dawnnmark@embarqmail.com 219-866-4386
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OCTOBER 2016
COUPLE OF THE YEAR
Wow! it’s hard to believe October is here already.
We along with many others went to Wing Ding. It was sooo much fun!
Plan now for an exciting time in Grapevine,
Texas. 40th Wing Ding 2017
1st of all we would like to thank all of those who took the extra day
to go to The Couple of the Year Selection Process at Wing Ding.
It was great to see all those from our District & Region
supporting Chuck & Melanie Geggie. They did us proud.
A new challenge to Region D was the light
parade & the Grand parade.
As expected Lloyd & Becky did an awesome job, & we were
happy to help. You would never know it was their 1st time. We
would like to personally thank all those “Hoosiers” who helped.
Just being at Wing Ding gives you an excellent opportunity to meet
people you would never get to see anywhere else. One of the
special treats for us was to meet & talk with a couple from Israel.
(NOT The International couple of the year who was from Israel, too)
We apologize that we haven’t been able to get to as many chapters
as we would like to. We are still continuing on our journey. We have
enjoyed the Area Ride-Ins. Even in the rain everyone has FUN.
We thank those who put it together & everyone who attended. It’s
YOU THE MEMBERS that make our events the best they can be.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Officers meeting Nov12th.
Everyone is welcome to come officer or not.
Ray & Melinda Faber
IN District Couple of the Year
Indiana On Wings
Ray & Melinda
Faber
Indiana
Couple of
the Year
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2016 GWRRA INDIANA DISTRICT
WALMART SUPER CHALLENGE
1. Starting April 16, 2016, each Chapter will collect receipts from as many different Walmart stores as possible
(Sam's Club not included) . You can ride, walk, take the car, the bus, or any transportation you want.
2. Only one receipt from each store per Chapter is permissible.
3. Someone from each Chapter will be responsible for the collection and validation of the receipts from their
Chapter members.
4. There are approx. 106 Walmart stores in Indiana, no stores outside the State of Indiana will be accepted.
5. A receipt is eligible for any items, as small as a pack of gum, or as large as a TV set, as long as the eligible
date and store location is visible.
6. Contest will end November 1, 2016. All receipts must be dated between April 16, 2016 and November 1,
2016. Any other dates will be disallowed.
7. At the Fall District Meeting, on November 12, 2016, all receipts may be turned in to : Duane Ewell, Indiana
District Team, or in the event your Chapter is unable to have a representative at the Fall Meeting, the receipts
can be mailed to:
Duane Ewell
GWRRA Indiana District Team
P.O. Box 344
Cromwell, IN. 46732
Postmarks later than November 12, 2016, will not be accepted.
8. The Chapter with the most receipts from different Walmarts will win their 2017 Chapter dues paid in full. In
case of a draw, those Chapters will be entered into a game of skill and the winner will be determined. Runner
up team or teams from the game of skill will also receive a prize of lesser value. The winning Chapter will be
announced at 2017 Winter Rendezvous in Columbus, IN. Decisions of the judges will be final.
9. Questions may be directed to;
Duane Ewell
Indiana District Team
260-894-1642
Make this a fun Chapter Event, Happy Shopping and may the Best Chapter win.
C:\Documents\District\2016 Challenge
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Happenings
Date
Sponsor
Event
Location
November 12
Indiana District
District Fall
Officers Meetings
Brady Lane Church,
Lafayette, IN
*TBD=To Be Determined
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Your Indiana District Team
District Directors:
Ray & Melinda Faber
Indiana District Directors
(765) 307-0134 Ray
(765) 307-0661 Melinda
indd2016@yahoo.com
District Ride Educators:
Chuck & Chris Jacobs
(812) 825-8950
cjacobs@bluemarble.net
Treasurer:
Bob & Deb Caldwell
(260) 615-7092
bob.deb.gwrra@gmail.com
Asst. District Directors:
Wolfgang & Connie Gless
(269)476-2321
wolfconn70@gmail.com
Chapters: H, O2, Q2, F, S2, U2
Asst. Ride Educators:
Mike & Joyce Nelson
(260)667-7418 Mike
(260)667-7419 Joyce
nelsonja@live.com
Couple Of The Year 2016
Ray & Melinda Faber
(765) 307-0134 Ray
(765) 307-0661 Melinda
indd2016@yahoo.com
Asst. District Directors:
Lonny & Karen Hunter
(765) 779-4187
mocpath@comcast.net
Chapters: A2, C, E, J, K, L2, T
Asst. Ride Educators:
Dennis & Debbie Juncker
(812)457-8486
ddjuncker@yahoo.com
Webmaster:
Howard Pletcher
(260) 255-9992
hrpletch@gmail.com
Asst. District Directors:
Pat & Gerda McKee
(317) 407-3197
patmckee2@yahoo.com
Chapters: D, M, O, Z
Membership Enhancement
Coordinators:
Craig & Joanie Isenhower
(317) 696-8591
craigandjoanie2010@gmail.com
Communications & Special
Projects/Newsletter:
Killey & Dustin Shuck
(765) 490-0686
kshuck.goldwing@gmail.com
Asst. District Directors:
Rick & Debbie Warmels
(260) 238-4148
rwarmels@mchsi.com
Chapters: M2, T2, U, B2, D2, G
District Leadership
Harriett & Jay Fansler
(260)243-0701
har.jay@verizon.net
Public Relations:
Karen & Lonny Hunter
(765) 779-4187
mocpath@comcast.net
Asst. District Directors:
Ken & Jessica Hunter
(765) 987-8315
hunter.kenneth@comcast.net
Chapters: B, N2, G2, W, L
Goodies:
Duane Ewell
Kathy Bontrager
(260) 894-1642
dlewell@ligtel.com
Entertainment Coordinators:
Mark & Dawn Reed
(219) 866-4386
dawnnmark@embarqmail.com