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GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS
ASSOCIATION INC
N. E. REGION “B” PENNSYLVANIA
VOL.34 02
(EST. NOV.1981)
CHAPTER`A`
Feb.2015
'THE ORIGINAL "A" TEAM'
PENNA."A"
CHAPTER CHATTER
web guy bpaton@verizon.net
CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Ben Robinson
2397 Heather Lane
Pottstown, PA. 19464
(610) 970-0991
www.angelfire.com/pa/gwrrapaa/index.html
Asst.CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Neil Paules
(610) 689-3817
HERE`S WHAT`S
GOING ON
SECRETARY
TREASURER
Mitzi Krauss
(610) 237-0570
Member Enhancement
Dave Dittius
(610) 393-0243
Feb 22 Dinner at Carrabba’s 3 pm.
RIDE COMMITTEE
Bob Paton Jim Smith
Tom Keiper Fred Kalck
Don Tillman Randy Cheesman
Tom Ohlson
Mar 7 Chapter “A” Breakfast Gathering
Pottstown Diner 9 am.
CHAPTER EDUCATOR
Jim Smith
(610) 344-9628
April 11 Breakfast Gathering and Ride.
CARDS & BRAG BOOK
Darlene Meyers & Deneen Falk
NEWSLETTER EDITORS
Bob Paton
&
Ruth Ann Paige
MAD COORDINATOR
Brian Meyers
(215) 491-3317
PINS & PATCHES
Lee & Mitzi Krauss
COY COORDINATORS
Brian & Darlene Meyers
(215) 491-3317
CHAPTER HISTORIAN
Joe Smith
(610) 551-6742
CHAPTER COUPLE 2012
Don & Betsy Tillman
(610) 565 1828
SPECIAL EVENTS
Charlie Pratt
(610) 384-4245
GENERAL STAFF
Tom & Bobbe Smith
Rich & Peg
Steve & Darlene Kirch
Don & Betsy Tillman
Check Out The flyers
And plan early.
MORE INSIDE
Your National, Regional & District officers:
Director of GWRRA
Ray & Sandi Garris
PH: 800-843-9460or623-581-2500
E-mail: Director@gwrra.org
NE Region Directors
Tom & Renee Wasluck
279 Church Rd.
Mountain Top, PA. 18707
goldwing@ptd.net
PA District Directors
Rick & Andi Riek
1888 Willett Drive
Johnstown, PA. 15905
groundshark@atlanticbb.net
Pa. District Membership
Enhancement Coordinator
Diane Heffelfinger
250 Baker Lane
Altoona,PA16601
814-943-1392
jchdch@atlanticbb.net
District Treasurer
Joel & Sharon Shaffer
1324 Stoystown Road
Friedens, PA. 15541
814-445-9773
Email: prosemi@comcast.net
Asst. District Directors
Rick & Andi Riek
1888 Willett Drive
Johnstown, PA. 15905
814-255-3147
jls1pa@comcast.com
COY Coordinators
Barry & Rhonda Blyer
245 Lane Ave.
Gettysburg, PA. 17358
717-334-6702
brwings@comcast.com
Asst. District Directors
Jim & Diane Heffelfinger
Altoona, PA. 16601
814-943-1392
jchdch@atlanticbb.net
Here is my contribution to the newsletter.
• Get Well
o Steve Falk
o Joani Smith
o Jackie Kalck
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o Marry Ann Pratt
Happy Anniversary!
• 2/5
Bob & Marge Ewing
Happy Birthday to You
• 2/1
Brian Meyers
• 2/5
Richard Horning
• 2/16
Rob Schmidt
• 2/17
Doug Taylor
• 2/21
Drew Dittus
• 2/28
Peg Horning
Ben Robinson
PA District Ed & Mad
Coor.
Doug & Cyndy Motter
28 Holly Springs
Mount Holly, Pa. 17065
District Couple 2015
Rich & Wendy Wirt
31 Chainsaw Road
Dillsburg, PA. 17019
717-432-2783
District Trainer N/A
Gerry & Bonnie Vanart
7 Squire Ln. PO Box 513
Mifflinville, PA. 18631
PH.570-759-9304
gbvanart@msn.com
February 2015
We had our first chapter gathering on the new day of the first Saturday of the
month on February 7th. There were 21 people in attendance. We have a few
people that are still in Florida, and a few that are having some medical issues.
Joani Smith had surgery on her ankle last week, Steve Falk had a medical
procedure done, Jackie Kalck has come home after 5 days in the hospital after an
infection, and Mary Ann Pratt has some medical issues as well. Here’s wishing
them all a speedy recovery.
I think we had a first for the 50/50 as well. All of the winners Bob Paton, Ben
Robinson, and Doug Taylor pulled their own number out of the bag. Tom and
Bobbe Smith won the free 50/50 ticket.
We are looking into getting new shirts for the chapter. Information will be
distributed when we have all the details worked out. The schedule for the
meetings and rides we have so far for the year is posted on the website. It will be
updated as we add new events. We still need someone to organize the spring and
fall rides. We had some suggestions for rides after the meetings. We will look into
some of them and will add things to our schedule later. I still need your input for
places for the quarterly dinner rides. Let me know if you have a good restaurant
in your area you think the group would like.
We had our annual bowling challenge in Downingtown on February 8th. We had
members from PA-H and PA-V attend the event. This year Chapter-A took all of
the top honors. High male score went o Doug Taylor with a 205. Gloria Paules
took high female with a 191, and Chapter-A had the highest team average with a
168. We finally got to bring home the bowling pin. Let’s see if we can do it again
next year.
Our first dinner for the year will be at Carrabba’s in Frazier at 3PM on February
22nd. Let me know by February 16th if you plan to attend so I can make
reservations. Call me at 610-970-0991.
Ben Robinson
I CAN DO THINGS YOU CANNOT, YOU CAN DO THINGS I CANNOT, TOGETHER WE
CAN DO GREAT THINGS!! Mother Theresa
The Lost Keys
After a meeting several days ago, I couldn't find my keys. I
> quickly gave myself a personal "TSA Pat Down."
>
> They weren't in my pockets. Suddenly
> I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I
> headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many
> times for leaving my keys in the car's ignition.
> He's afraid that the car could be stolen.
As I looked around the parking lot, I realized he was right.
>
> Luckily the was empty. I immediately
> called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I
> had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen.
>
> Then I made the most difficult call of
> all to my husband: "I left my keys in the car and
> it's been stolen."
>
> There was a moment of silence. I thought
> the call had been disconnected, but then I heard his voice.
> "Are you kidding me?" he barked,
> "I dropped you off!"
>
> Now it was my turn to be silent.
> Embarrassed, I said, "Well, come and get
> me."
>
> He retorted, "I will, as soon
> as I convince this cop that I didn't steal your
> car!"
Welcome to the
> golden years..............
NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY
LEWISTON, ME - JULY 23, 24 & 25TH 2015
Christmas in July
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490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston, ME
(207) 784-2331
The Ramada Lewiston Hotel and Conf Center is close to
Bonney Park and Festival Plaza
Room rates: $89 (Double Occupancy) + tax/night,
Mention the “Gold Wing Road Riders”
***there is no elevator – if member needs & can’t
climb stairs -- pls book early & request 1st floor!!
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Thursday dinner w/Santa and Mrs. Claus &
Christmas skit
Friday afternoon Lobster Bake
Friday Evening Ice Cream Social
Friday Night Light Contest w/best Xmas lights
Saturday Night Banquet / Buffet
Scenic New England Self-Guided Tours
Scenic New England Guided Tours
50/50 and Chinese raffles
Ugliest Christmas Sweater Contest
FULL RALLY REGISTRATION INCLUDES… Friday Night Ice Cream Social with Music – Friday Night Light Parade Classroom Seminars – Access to Vendors – Awards – Door Prizes – Self and Guided Tours – Rally Bars – 50/50
Drawings – Banquet Saturday Night (first 400 pre-registrations) – and much, much MORE!
Pre-Registration GWRRA Member: $50.00 pp
Pre-Registration Life members: $45.00 pp
Pre-Registration Non-Member: $60.00 pp
Children 15 and under with Banquet: $25.00 pp
(All Pre-Registrations must be postmarked on or before June 27th, 2015)
ONE DAY RALLY PASS for $10.00 INCLUDES
All events for that day up until 5 PM & the ice cream social (Friday night only)
NOTE: NO ON-SITE FULL REGISTRATIONS
(All information subject to change)
Banquet and rally bars to first 400 full pre-registrations
Mileage and age awards will be awarded to pre-registered participants only
Special Drawing!!! All FULL RALLY REGISTRATIONS received no later than June 1st, 2015 will be eligible to win a “Full
Registration + One” refund, a value of up to $100, depending on number and type of registration(s).
The winner will be drawn Saturday night at the banquet.
For Additional Rally Information, Please Contact:
Maine District Directors
Allen & Claudette Cyr
(207) 375 4811
acyrfire@roadrunner.com or check us out on-line @ https://2015newenglanddistrictsrally.shutterfly.com/
LIABILITY
RELEASE:
I/we have read and understand this application. I/we hereby agree to conform and comply with the ideals governing this
rally and agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring organizations, and any property owners for any loss or injury to
self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of participation in this rally. I/we also agree to assume
responsibility for any property which I/we knowingly damage.
Rider Signature:
Date:
Rider Name (print):
Age (optional)
GWRRA#
Address
City
State
Email (required)
Phone#
District & Chapter
Zip
Co-Rider Signature:
Position
Date:
Co-Rider Name (print):
Co-Rider Email
Exp. Date:_______
Age (optional)
Phone#
GWRRA#
District & Chapter
Exp. Date:________
Position
Direct Mileage to Rally (Motorcycle Ridden)
Registration Information
Rally Registrations:
Number of Full Registrations GWRRA ($50)
Life Member ($45)
Non-GWRRA ($60)
Child ($25)
*Includes Saturday Banquet
Thursday Dinner w/Santa & Mrs. Claus:
Total for Reg. $ _______________
Total for Dinner $ _______________
with all the fixings ($17.00/pp)
Optional Friday Lobster bake:
Lobster, baked potato & corn on the cob –
Number of registrations ($23.00/pp) Total Number _________
Total for bake $ _______________
Rally Shirts:
Number of S/M/L/XL shirts ________ @ $19 = __________
2X & 3X shirts ____ @ $21 = _________
Total for Shirts
$________________
*Shirts are short sleeve polo’s – add’l products TBD
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $___________________
Cancellations in writing will be accepted if postmarked by July 5, 2015 is subject to $5.00 handling fee.
No other method of cancellation will be accepted.
Checks made out to:
*all information subject to change
New England Districts Rally
Please Mail to:
8 Bassy Street
Lebanon, N.H. 03766
Form Rev: 06/26/2014
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
#
Amount: $
Date Rec’d
It’s Rally Time
Welcome to Nova Scotia
To all GWRRA Members in Region “B” and Eastern USA
The GWRRA Region “L” Rally will be held at the Port Williams Community
Center, 1045 Main Street, Port Williams, Nova Scotia from July 30th to August
2nd, 2015.
A hearty welcome to the beautiful Annapolis Valley! Nestled between the North
and South Mountain, the valley is an amazing experience for all to enjoy.
For further information on the Annapolis Valley, go to: www.valleytourism.ca
We have two accommodation locations for our July Rally
The Old Orchard Inn
3 kms from the Port Williams Rally Site
$115.00 per room… cottage or main building to accommodate 4
Breakfast not included
Cut-off May 31 for this rate
Phone 1-800-561-8090
Slumber Inn
9 kms from the rally site
$100 for I queen bed, $110 for 2 single beds
Breakfast included
Cut-off date: May 31
Phone: 1-800-914-5005
Please make sure that you mention the GWRRA rally rate when you call.
Rally Registration will be available by February 2015
There will be guided tours (both before and after the rally) with some spectacular
views and scenery. Don’t forget to bring your “Go Pro” and cameras and capture
a memory.
For more information and events as plans develop, check out the Region “L”
website at www.canadianatlanticregion.org
To all our American Friends in GWRRA
On behalf of our Rally Committee, I wish to extend a special invitation to all our Goldwing
Friends in the Eastern Area of the United States to come to Nova Scotia and help us celebrate our 2015
Region Rally. It would be our pleasure to be your hosts and show you the beautiful Annapolis Valley
area and other parts of our province.
If you are wondering how to get here there are really three ways to make it easy for you to come to the
Rally.
If you would like a longer ride and see some other parts of Atlantic Canada, you can enter Canada
through Calais, Maine into St. Stephen New Brunswick and follow the roads to the Rally,
Or in Saint John, New Brunswick you may decide to take the Ferry to Digby and again follow the roads
to the rally.
The third option is to drive to Portland, Maine and take the Nova Star overnight ferry to Yarmouth, and
then follow the roads for approximately 2.5 hours to the Rally
Anyway, that you decide to come you will be driving through beautiful scenery that is Atlantic Canada.
Once again, I extend our invitation to you to make the trip and share this wonderful event with us and
let us provide you with a real Canadian Welcome.
If you have questions on anything about the rally, hotels, the roads, the ferries or just want to talk,
please feel free to call me at any time at 1-902-834-2179 if I am not available please leave a message
and I will return your call.
Please make 2015 the year you Come to Canada.
Sincerely
Noel Facey
Rally Committe
Is Celebrating...
...and we’re having a PARTY!
Come and join us on:
March 29, 2015 at 1:00pm
At the Pine Barn Inn (Map)
1 Pine Barn Place, Danville,
PA 17821
Pine Barn Inn is located directly below Geisinger Medical Center
in Danville. Follow the signs for Geisinger.
Great Food, Music, Door Prizes, Games, 50/50
$25.00 per person ($50.00 per Couple)
RSVP by March 5, 2015
Name: ____________________________ Dist./Ch. _______ Position held; _______________________
Name: ____________________________ Dist./Ch. _______ Position held: _______________________
Additional Guests: _____________________ Total attending @ $25.00: _______ = $_____________
Make Check payable to GWRRA PA-H and send to:
Tony Cameron, 734 West Butler Drive, Sugar Loaf, PA 18249
Would you like to be a GW University Trainer?
Chapter PA-K cordially invites you to attend a presentation of the
University Trainer Development Program
Saturday, March 14th, 2015
(8:30am—4:30pm)
at
Dillsburg VFW
22 Franklin street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
The University Trainer Development Program (UTDP) is a cooperative effort between GWRRA Leadership
Training, Rider Education & Membership Enhancement. The program is designed to teach Candidates the
skill sets necessary to become GW University Trainers. Participants will learn presentation techniques and
other valuable communication skills along with how to best utilize technology such as Microsoft PowerPoint
and other computer directed presentations that will enable them to prepare and present seminars for fellow
GWRRA members. During the day-long seminar, students will learn about the philosophy behind training
in GWRRA, the purpose of the University Trainer Program, and how training fits in the overall picture of
the association. The student will also learn about the tools that are available to the University Trainer, the
certification process that leads to becoming a University Trainer, and the more than 75 seminars available in
the curriculum of the three (3) Programs. This training will be both informative and FUN!
Please arrive between 8:00am and 8:15 to register. Lunch and Refreshments will be available for purchase
from the VFW. Each person will be responsible for the cost of his/her lunch.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by March 6, 2015 to:
Gerry & Bonnie VanArt, P.O. Box 513, Mifflinville, PA 18631
E-mail: gbvanart@msn.com or call: 570-759-9304, Cell: 570-764-1279
(contact us with any questions or comments)
Please print clearly. This information will be used on your certificate!
Name: _____________________________________________ GWRRA # _____________
Address: ________________________City: ________________State: ______ Zip: _______
Phone #: _________________ E-mail: ________________________
District: ______ Chapter: ________
Area(s) of Interest:
LTP
REP
MEP
GWRRA PA DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Friends for Fun, Safety
& Knowledge
Shirt Order Form
Registration
Please Print Clearly
Rider_______________________________________
State_____________ Chapter___________________
GWRRA No_________________ Exp. Date_______
Position_____________________________________
Co-Rider____________________________________
State_____________ Chapter___________________
GWRRA No_________________ Exp. Date_______
Position_____________________________________
Distance traveled to rally_______________ (one way,
straight line).
Liability Release
ALL REGISTRANTS MUST SIGN
We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, the cosponsoring organization, and any property owners
for any loss or injury to self or property by any
reason by participating in this rally.
Rider_____________________________________
Co_Rider__________________________________
Address_____________________________________
City________________________________________
State____________________ Zip________________
Phone_______________________________________
Email_______________________________________
Please Send Check or Money Order Payable To:
NC GWRRA
MAIL ENTIRE PAGE TO:
Bev Chapman
2000 34th Ave. Drive NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-7192
Register by PAYPAL at
www.gwrranc.org
Cherokee, NC
T-Shirt: Short Sleeved
S, M, L, XL - $17
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2XL & Up - $19
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Golf Shirt: Short Sleeved
S, M, L, XL - $23
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2XL & Up - $26
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T-Shirt: Long Sleeved
S, M, L, XL - $19
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2XL & Up - $21
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Shirts Available On-Site At A Higher Price
July 9 - 11, 2015
GWRRA Member
Non-Member
13 - 15 Years old
12 & under
Friday Night Buffet
Master’s Breakfast
Grand Prize Tickets
$30 x _______= $_________
$35 x _______= $_________
$10 x _______= $_________
_______= $ FREE
$15 x _______= $_________
$15 x _______= $_________
$ 5 x _______= $_________
Rider Education Classes
Medic First Aid
MFA refresher
$30 x _______= $_________
$30 x _______= $_________
All Pre-Registration forms must be received by
June 30, 2015
Pre-Registration is required to guarantee
Friday Night Buffet, Masters Breakfast, and
rally shirt orders.
Cost Summary
Total Registration
Friday Night Buffet
Master’s Breakfast
Total Shirt Order
Total Rider Ed Classes
Total Grand Prize tickets
$_______________
$_______________
$_______________
$_______________
$_______________
$_______________
Grand Total
$_______________
Registration includes:
One Mile to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Come ride the mountain roads, enjoy the
scenery, renew friendships and make new
friends.
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See the North Carolina District Website:
www.gwrranc.org for a detailed list of
hotels, cabins, campgrounds, and
restaurants in the vicinity.
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For rally information contact:
NC District Directors
Bob (Goose) & Dorothy Richards
919-435-8050
ncdd@nc.rr.com
For Vendor Information contact:
Don Harden
919-801-1759
Donald.harden@duke.edu
Day Passes On-Site $15/day
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Rally Pin (first 2000 registered)
Access to All Vendors
Seminars: Rider Ed, Leadership Training,
& Membership Enhancement
Motorist Awareness seminar
Guided and Self Guided Tours
Light Parade
Free Ice Cream Social
On-Bike Field Events
NC Precision Drill Team Exhibition
1 Free Grand Prize Ticket Included in
Each Adult Pre-Registration
1 Free Door Prize Ticket
Hospitality Room
Entertainment
Grand Prizes
2015 Honda Goldwing 40th Anniversary,
Special Edition, Black/Candy Red/Silver
Provided by Schroader’s Honda
All refunds will include a $5.00
cancellation charge
No refunds after June 30, 2015
Friday Night Buffet catered by a local
establishment serving home-cooked meals
at a charge of just $15 per person.
You must preregister.
Hosted by NC GWRRA
2015 Bushtec GL Quantum Trailer
Provided by Bushtec
Acquoni Expo Center
1501 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
July 9 - 11, 2015