IN THIS ISSUE Gold Wing Road Rider Association ALAMO CITY

Gold Wing Road Rider Association
ALAMO CITY WINGS
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge!
From the Chapter Director, Sam “Brick” Reagle
Charles stomach has woken up! He is home again and has
finally started eating real food. This is major progress after
his cancer surgery 2 month ago.
February is usually a fairly quiet month, but not this month.
Our weekend rides have been great, as weather has been
surprisingly warm allowing a great turnout for our annual
Valentine’s Day ride. On February 17th, Mike and Pat
Pineda, Bob Smith and I rode out to Shertz to attend
Chapter U’s monthly gathering. They were celebrating
their 10 year anniversary so cake was present.
On February 20, Bob and I drove up to Denton to attend a
class to become trainers. Gillian and Cliff Allen supervised
as we tried to become smarter.
For those interested, Daytona Bike Week is March 4-13.
They call this because ‘Daytona Bike Week-and-a-Half’
doesn’t have the same ring to it. If you’ve never been, it
should be on your bucket list. We rode there for our Spring
Ride 3 years ago and continued on down to the southern
tip of the US in Key West, which is actually closer to Cuba
than to Miami. Perhaps we need to go again in the next
year or two.
Speaking of our Spring Ride, the board has selected April
21-25 for this years’ event. Mark your calendars and
request a couple of vacation days for this once a year trip.
Current rumor has it that there will be a train ride
incorporated into this fun long weekend.
NEW MEETING SPOT! After 10 years of monthly
meetings at Logan’s Roadhouse, your board of directors,
with the input from the membership has selected a new
location. Our March meeting will be at the Golden Corral
on Loop 1604 and Bandera Road. It’s in the same parking
lot as where we meet for our weekend rides, just a bit to
the east. Everyone who attends must pay for dinner. In
exchange, we get a really private room that can seat up to
50 and the fastest food service imaginable.
I will be in Oklahoma City on February 2th to referee a ruby
match and then will ride west to help the Las Vegas 7’s
International rugby tournament the first week of March.
This means that I will miss our first meeting at the Golden
Corral. Mike Pineda will take the reins that night.
Ride safe,
Brick
IN THIS ISSUE
Chapter H Staff
2
District Staff
ACD
3
4
Riders Education
5-6
Member Enhancement
7-8
Our Region H Convention is March 17-19 in Marshall, TX.
Calendar
Happenings
9-10
11-12
Our District Convention is May 19-21 in Temple, TX.
Events
13-20
Wing Ding 38 is Aug. 31-Sept. 3-6 in Billings, MT.
Humor/Recipes
Our 2nd Annual Rally is Saturday, October 15th at Raymond
Russel Park in San Antonio!
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CHAPTER H Officer and Staff
Chapter Director:
Sam (Brick) Reagle
210-426-5617
ruggersam@gmail.com
Assistant Chapter Director:
Michael Pineda
830-762-3200
Michael3080@gmail.com
Treasurer & Activity/Ride Coordinator
Charles Fleming
210-827-1894
txgoldwing00@att.net
Chapter Educator:
Bill Stein
559-2113
w.stein@sbcglobal.net
Membership Enhancement Coordinator:
Barbara & Robert Smith
867-7534
Bob_Smith98@hotmail.com
Newsletter Editor:
Pat Pineda
830-762-3200
Trishoro@yahoo.com
Phyllis & Len Ellis
Lifetime Members
Former Treasurer
Len - Technical Advisor
Phyllis - Former Membership Enhancement
Coordinator
210-695-4320
pcelde@swbell.net
Webmaster/ Chapter Photographer
Dean Davis
830-612-2106
webmaster@gwrra-txh.org
Goldie
Chapter Mascot
-
Chapter H’s Meetings
The 1st Wednesday
EAT @ 6:30pm
MEET @ 7:30pm
THE GOLDEN CORRAL
9111 N. Loop 1604 West (210) 695-2366
(Private Meeting Room)
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District Directors
Assistant District Directors
District Treasurer
Member Enhancement Coordinator
COY Coordinator
Chapter Of the Year Coordinator
District Trainer
District Educator
Motor Awareness Coordinator
Entertainment Coordinator
Couple of the Year 2015-2016
Activities Coordinator
District Newsletter Editor
District Vendor Coordinator
District Webmaster
DISTRICT STAFF
Mike & Robin Thacker
Tom & Dawn Spague
Diane Shults
Steve & Dona VanGilder
Steve & Dona VanGilder
Gillian Allen
Cliff & Gillian Allen
Randy & Kathy Reese
Open
Kenny Shults
Randy & Kathy Reese
Open
Tom Sprague
Kenny Shults
Tom Sprague
Therapy is Expensive
WIND IS CHEAP
March, 2016
281-686-8862
858-755-6071
713-562-3994
210-391-9495
210-391-9495
281-687-8548
214-886-5721
386-846-8521
281-642-4619
214-886-5798
858-755-6071
281-642-4619
858-755-6071
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ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTOR NEWS, Michael Pineda
UPDATES!
Our Web Page has new updates: Meeting Places, Events Calendar, Recent Rides, and Videos. Dean will be
taking pictures at next meeting for those wanting to update their Chapter H Member picture. Please wear
your Chapter shirt if possible. Chapter Shirts will also be available for purchase for $30. Cash only please.
Chapter H meets on 1st Wednesday of the month at
NEW Meeting location
The Golden Corral
North Loop 1604 and Bandera Road (210) 695-2366.
We will be in a Private Meeting Room.
6:30 Meet to Eat
7:30 Meeting Starts
RIDES!
A ride to the Coast was brought up at our Board Meeting. With a stop to the Texas Treasure Casino
m ride. Another option, take a Day Trip to Eagle Pass. More
Cruises. This may have to be an overnight
information to come.
If you have any ideas for Chapter H Rides or suggestions, call or email Michael 830-762-3200,
Michael3080@gmail.com.
Come Join Us!
I am looking forward to NEW MEMBERS to join us and FORMER MEMBERS to reunite in the GOLDWING
FLAME! Chapter H meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at Golden Corral located at North Loop 1604 and
Bandera Road. Meet to Eat at 6:30 PM. Meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
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RIDERS EDUCATION, Bill Stein
FIRST AID/CPR COURSE
Have you thought about taking an online CPR
class? They are everywhere on the Internet:
seemingly legitimate organization offering
“instant” CPR or First Aid Certifications for busy
people who are required to hold a current
certification. And it often says right on the websites
that online-only CPR or First Aid Certification is
“nationally accepted”.
Well – this is definitely a case of caveat emptor or
more commonly referred to as “BUYER BE WARE.”
This is a situation where the online certification is
not nationally accepted. No major nationally
recognized training program in the United States
endorses certification without practice and
evaluation of hands-on skills. According to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) online training alone does not meet OSHA
First Aid and CPR training requirements. Here are
some common buzzwords and phrases, which are
used to entice buyers who are online shopping for
training: “Online CPR cards download instantly”
“Download your certification right after finishing
your course” “No hands-on skills required” “100%
Online” “Immediate Certificate or wallet card”
“Have your certified card today” “Nationally
validated or nationally Recognized certification” –
NOTE: There is no nationally accrediting or
governing body for emergency care training. “Full
refund if not accepted”
HSI offers an accredited blended learning course.
Blended learning is a training delivery model that
combines online course content with in person
skills evaluation. Online-only training features no
hands on component. National crediting agencies
require hands-on practice and evaluation. Also,
Digital Certification Cards are not the same as
“Instant Cards.” A digital certification card is a PDF
formatted card or other electronic version of the
cards you earned in your training class. In a
legitimate training course (whether classroom or
blended format), you will be issued your
certification card (whether printed or digital) only
after demonstrating your understanding of course
content and successful, hands-on performance of
the techniques covered in the course.
When your local GWRRA Chapter offers a course
you can be assured that it will have the blessing of
the American Heart Association. This is the
granddaddy of such courses and that is why we
stay with them. Their course ID cards are accepted
anywhere as a legitimate record of you taking and
passing the course.
I will be announcing in March when and where we
will have our First Aid/CPR Course. We have
several connections now for having the course. We
can handle from eight to 16 riders and coriders per
training course. We are also trying to keep the
course cost down to $25 per each which really
makes it a value to all. I hope to have the first one
in April and it is already full. If enough people send
me an email we can have one each month.
GWRRA Rider Courses
You may have seen in the Wing World mag that if
you sent in your dues for 3016 early you could
receive a rider course CD. I paid 2016 and 2017
dues and got two programs. I am thinking we
could purchase more and that will be a big benefit
to our riders and coriders. Let me know if you like
this idea and we can incorporate the notional CDs
in with the programs we will be presenting.
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At the present time we are getting set up to have
one meeting per month that will last about two
hours at a location to be announced but close by
and have an educational meeting to help all
members to become better riders with more
knowledge to get back home safe. These courses
will start in April.
CLOCK TIME
It’s that time of year that we start thinking about
riding again. Some of you have parked the bike in
the garage and are getting ready to get the chain
saw out to cut the cobwebs. When you get it free
from the sticky stuff you might want to check all of
the fluids including the battery water/acid. If it is
low please use the additional acid that was
included or if you use water make sure it is distilled
water. You can use the leftover water in your
coffee maker. Check the tires for cracks and wear.
Take a good look at the valve stems just to make
sure they are not cracked or damaged. Test the
steering, check the controls to make sure they all
operate the way they should. Do all this before
you throw your leg over the bike. Yeap, here it
comes: CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE.
Please ride safe and we will see you next month.
Bill Stein
Chapter H Educator, Volunteer and happy
March, 2016
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Chapter rides are on the weekends alternate
between Saturday and Sunday, we have breakfast
and lunch rides. Some are short rides others are
long. It’s all up to you, if you have any ride
suggestions and or events that we should check out
let us know.
Chapter H Membership Enhancement
Barbara and Robert Smith
Bob_Smith98@hotmail.com
Members are the life blood of Chapter TX-H and
GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association). We
all are participates in what happens, active
members are where the Fun is. But more than
participates/members we are part of a family. We
greet new members and each other warmly. Help
when asked with no questions and care what
happens to other members. GWRRA is a familyoriented and comprised of owners of Gold Wing
and Valkyrie Motorcycles as well as non-Gold Wing
owners, our Associate Members. Members have
shared values and camaraderie. There is
opportunity for development, achievement and
riding. Help the Chapter grow bring a friend,
neighbor or just someone with similar values
stated above. If there is anything as Member
Enhancement Coordinators we can do to improve
things, lets us know.
Check out the Member Enhancement button at TXH website there is lots of great membership links
and information.
You should have read or heard by now we are
trying a new meeting location. Meetings held first
Wednesday of the month at Golden Coral 9111 N
Loop 1604 W 78249. Meeting time is 6:30 PM to
eat and visit, and meeting starts at 7:30 PM
Did you say FUN? Check out the great FUN events
we have planned for March. March 6th we have a
ride to one of the top rated BBQ places in TX,
Blacks BBQ in Lockhart. March 9th support Alamo
Cycle Plex with Ladies’ Night, then on March 17th
Region H Rally, Marshall, TX, Then TX-H 3rd
recruiting event will be March 19th at Alamo Cycle
Plex St. Patty’s Open House. March 26th 1st Annual
Ride for Relay - Relay for Life. Let's Ride to
Luckenbach, TX! Come enjoy the great weather
through the Hill Country and support the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life! Food, Drinks, Live
Music, Raffles/ Prizes! Meet at ACP at 8am,
Kickstands Up at 11am Register for the ride at
http://www.relayforlife.org/rideforrelay
Registration includes the Ride, 1 meal, T-shirt, and
bandana.
Looking ahead into April, TX-H 2nd annual Special
Event Trip to East, TX. Scheduled for April 21
Thursday thru April 24 Sunday. TX-H website will
have more information posted soon. Plan Ahead…
Be sure to continue to monitor chapter event page.
GWRRA Chapter H Event Page
Check out our Facebook Page GWRRA Chapter H
Facebook Page
In closing Barbara and I want to thank all the
members for all you do to help make Chapter H the
best.
Robert & Barbara Smith
TX-H MEC’s
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SUN
MON
TUES
1
6
Lunch Ride to
BLACKS BBQ
Lockhart, TX
MEET 10AM
LUNCH 1-2 PM
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8
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WED
2
Chapter Mtg.
EAT 6:30 pm
MEET 7:30 pm
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LADIES NIGHT
Alamo Cycle
Plex
6-9 pm
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THU
FRI
4
5
10
11
12
Breakfast Ride
Pick A Place
8:30-2PM
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18
19
REGION
RALLY
Marshall, TX
REGION
RALLY
Marshall, TX
REGION
RALLY
Marshall, TX
Alamo Cycle-Plex
Daylight Savings
20
Breakfast Ride
Pick A Place
8:30-2PM
SAT
3
11-4PM
∙Recruiting∙
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22
23
24
25
26
Breakfast Ride
Pick A Place
8:30-2PM
RELAY FOR LIFE
Alamo Cycle-Plex
Kickstands UP
11am
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28
29
30
Louisiana Dist.
Rally
Lafayette, LA
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Louisiana Dist.
Rally
Lafayette, LA
4/1
Louisiana Dist.
Rally
Lafayette, LA
4/2
Louisiana Dist.
Rally
Lafayette, LA
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated all Chapter "H" rides start at the parking lot behind the Exxon and Whataburger
located at Bandera Rd. & 1604 (Northwest San Antonio.) Rides are subject to change. Changes will be communicated via
the website, Newsletter, and/or e-mail. If there is a discrepancy between the newsletter and what is published on the
web site, the web site will take precedence.
Chapter H’s Meetings
Check out the events page at our website: TX-H Website Events Page
The 1st Wednesday
EAT @ 6:30pm
MEET @ 7:30pm
THE GOLDEN CORRAL
9111 N. Loop 1604 West
(210) 695-2366
(Private Meeting Room)
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3
Breakfast Ride
Pick A Place
8:00-2PM
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MON
4
TUES
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
14
15
16
Chapter Mtg.
EAT 6:30 pm
MEET 7:30 pm
Chapter “O”
Bluebonnet
Convention
Fredericksburg,
TX 8-5 pm
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11
12
40 To Phoenix
April 6-13,2016
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17
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20
21
(SEE BELOW)
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(SEE BELOW)
23
(SEE BELOW
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(SEE BELOW)
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26
27
28
29
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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated all Chapter "H" rides start at the parking lot behind the Exxon and Whataburger
located at Bandera Rd. & 1604 (Northwest San Antonio.) Rides are subject to change. Changes will be communicated via
the website, Newsletter, and/or e-mail. If there is a discrepancy between the newsletter and what is published on the
web site, the web site will take precedence.
APRIL 21-24, 2016
2ND Annual Special Event Trip EAST TEXAS
(More Information Coming Soon).
Check out the events page at our website: TX-H Website Events Page
Chapter H’s Meetings
The 1st Wednesday
EAT @ 6:30pm
MEET @ 7:30pm
THE GOLDEN CORRAL
9111 N. Loop 1604 West
(210) 695-2366
(Private Meeting Room)
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William Stein 3/20
James Kenney 3/22
William Davis 3/24
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BREAKFAST RIDE
JIM’S FIRST STOP
BREAKFAST AT DENNY’S
BOERNE, TX
BREAKFAST RIDE TO BOERNE, TX
RIDING OUT TO RIVER ROAD
BRUCE
MacMASTERS’
GOLDWING
HITS 100K
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A ride across twelve states, four regions, and two countries!
It's a ten day ride covering the breadth of the United States, including four regions, twelve states, and
two countries. The ride starts in Wilmington, North Carolina and ends in Chula Vista, California with
plenty of stops along the way, including a short ride across the U.S. border into Mexico and back. 40
To Phoenix has grown in popularity each year since the first in 2010, when 27 bikes showed up at
the Home Office in Phoenix, Arizona while passing through. Since then we've had years with over 250
riders and we're planning on a big group again this year!
Join fellow Members as they cross the U.S. meeting up at set locations and times. Start at the
beginning in Wilmington, North Carolina, or join up along the way. You can take the whole 2,700
mile journey or travel with us for just a bit. All are welcome!
See the Itinerary for exact times and locations of meet-ups and special event
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HEADLIGHTS AND WHEELS
A Motorcycle rider pulls into a diner in upstate NY. Seats
himself and asks the waitress for 2 headlights and 2
wheels. The waitress who had just worked all night wasn’t
in a good mood, said “what are you talking about”. The
rider already tired but happy to relax at the diner said “Just
tell the cook, he’ll know what I mean”. But the expression
2 headlights and 2 wheels. By this time the waitress is mad
and yells back at the old cook, “I got this weird one out
here who thinks you’ll know what he wants if orders 2
headlights and 2 wheels”. Yeah I know what he wants,
yells the cook. He wants 2 eggs sunny side up and 2
pancakes. No problem. Well this just angered the waitress
even more than before. SO, just before the breakfast is
served to the rider, she walks up with a big plate of chili
beans and slams them down on the table. “Here, she yells
for all to hear”. Here’s your chili! But the rider who didn’t
order chili answers back. What is this for? The waitress is
ready for this, yells back “I thought you would want to gas
up before you took off”.
By Tim Rayner
MY CRAB CAKES
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 green onions, chopped
3/8 cup olive oil
1 (16 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
1 egg
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dry mustard
8 ounces buttery round crackers, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
1 cup regular dry bread crumbs
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high
heat. Sauté green onions until tender; cool.
Combine crabmeat, sautéed onions, egg, dry
mustard, mayonnaise, crushed crackers, garlic
powder, cayenne peppers, salt and pepper.
Heat ½ cup oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook cakes until golden brown on each side.
Drain briefly on paper towel and serve hot.
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