August - GWRRA IL-Z2
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August - GWRRA IL-Z2
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF GWRRA Region E Illinois District IL-Z2 Chicagoland Wings Chapter Directors: Jim & Barb Kopchok jkopchok@gmail.com Volume 18 Issue 08 August 2015 News from the CD Chapter IL -Z2 News Jim and Barb Kopchok Chapter Directors Asst Chapter Director: Doug Koglin citymtd@yahoo.com Wisconsin Bound! Treasurer: Indiana Covered Bridges are behind us and our next Adventure Ride to the wilds of middle Wisconsin is coming up soon! Chris Shore cshore@compu-classic.com Tony Sundt antaknee@aol.com 708-287-5613 It was a hot but enjoyable weekend on the ride to Rockville, IN to visit a number of covered bridges. The highlight was a personalized local historic presentation by the current owner of the Grist Mill at the Bridgeton Covered Bridge, the one most prominently displayed on post cards and other material inviting tourists to the area, with a very scenic waterfall! After a great informal talk on the deck of the Grist Mill, loaded with lots of history and local insight, we shopped the local items and grains. Weighted down by our purchases we then decided some cold ice cream was just the right thing and parked ourselves on the deck overlooking the waterfall! Ride Coordinator: There were a number of bridges Don had on his route, and we found a couple were washed out and Chapter Educator: Dennis Murphy dmmurphysr@comcast.net Secretary: Danni Schwieger wingn2gether@gmail.com Membership Enhancement Don Shore dons@hydraforce.com Wednesday AB-Ride Coordinator: John Meyers acri83@aol.com Asst. Ride Coordinator: Don Schwieger swiger2@sbcglobal.net Historians: Butch & Mary Thielenhouse Thouse912@att.net Special Events Coordinator Bill Bijou wjb1948@sbcglobal.net Ambassadors: Earl & Pat Hobbs earlrh@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor: John McHugh j.mchugh@att.net had been replaced by modern concrete slabs, and others were down gravel roads that we elected not to try. Recent weather, including the night of our arrival, had caused some flash flood warnings, so we decided to enjoy the cool comforts of the hotel pool. Since it was raining the night of our arrival around dinner time, we were all happy that Butch and Mary had opted to drive down, since they became our source of dinner delivery (there was no food delivery in the area, even the pizza which we eventually decided on)! Teo Isaac, one of our newer members, joined us for his first overnighter with the Chapter. Teo is an experienced long distance rider and it was great for everyone in having him along and learning about some of his previous adventures. Now, the question is, after meeting us, will he return? In this issue : Visit us on the web at www.ilz2.com: News from CD Meeting Notes Ride Coordinator ABR Ride Guy Chapter Educator Shirt/Hat Order Form Pg. 1-2 Pg. 3 Pg. 4 Pg. 5 –6 Pg. 7 Pg. 8 Chapter Schedule Pg. 9 Chapter Communication Pg. 10-11 Overnight Rides Pg. 12-14 Directory Pg. 15 Sponsors Pg 16 Member Benefits Pg. 17 Page 2 Chapter Meeting Location August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News (Continued from Page 1) We had 7 bikes, 13 people and 1 very important car on our trip. Because of the heat and some threatening rain showers on Sunday, the group also decided to postpone our visit to Fair Oaks Farms, leaving that for another Chapter day trip. We wanted to experience the fun of that farm and all it has to offer without worrying about the clouds letting loose. Thank you to Don for again leading our group on our Chapter AfterMeeting ride. It too was a hot day on the ride to Union, IL and the Illinois Railway Museum. After a nice lunch, everyone arrived home safely. The August 1 Movie night is cancelled. Robert (and Char) Ulrich’s mother passed away this week. Our thoughts go with Robert and Char and we wish them comfort and support. Robert’s mother was recently at their home in hospice care. GWRRA Chapter IL-Z2 Meetings: Denny’s Rest. 17 W 660 22nd Street Oakbrook Terrace, IL When: Second Sunday of every month. Breakfast at 8:00 AM, Meeting at 9:00 AM. Ride after the meeting!! (weather permitting) Additional updated information at www.ilz2.com BREAKFAST CLUB Are you free on Wednesday mornings? Come and join our“Breakfast Club” it meets every Wednesday at 9am at the Sunmist Restaurant & Café located at 501 E. Lake Street in Addison. Weather permitting we will schedule an ABR (after breakfast ride.) Also on the morning of July 31 I received notice that Ron Walldren passed away in his sleep. As you all know, Ron was a dedicated biker and devoted member of our Chapter. He served most recently as our Chapter Educator and could always be counted on to liven up the meeting. Even during his battle with his illness, Ron made every effort to get out on his bike to enjoy his favorite experiences. Ron, may the wind always be at your back and the sun in your face! You will be missed. Continuing with our health report, I am sorry to report that Katie and John McHugh have also had a tough month, with serious health events affecting John’s son and both of Katie’s parents. John’s son is recovering nicely and we wish the rest of the family speedy recoveries as well. Let’s hope that August brings about better and happier news from our Chapter. And let it remind us how precious our lives and health are. Make each day count and live each day to the fullest! August 15th is our Chapter Dinner Ride to Kelsey’s Roadhouse. Our current plan is to meet up at Fox Valley Cycles at about 2pm and after spending some time browsing the shop, take off at 3pm. Dinner should be around 4:30. Please make sure that you are signed up so that we can keep you posted of any changes. This is a Rain or Shine event, so if the weather is bad, bring your car and either meet up at FVC or we’ll see you at Kelsey’s. If you decide to go direct, please make sure we know so we aren’t waiting for you at the start of the ride. NEXT CHAPTER MEETING SEPT. 6! The September meeting has been moved up one week since we leave the next weekend (9/12) for our Wisconsin Ride. So mark your calendar now, for Sept. 6 as our next Chapter meeting. Speaking of Hillsboro, the next meeting will be our last one before the ride. Don will have the ride details published and a final wrap up at our September meeting. As I write this, Don and Chris Shore are in England on a working vacation, so we need to make sure he clears Customs on the way home! J The end of September we have a date for an Ice Cream run on Sept. 26 and then our Fall Color Ride is scheduled for Oct. 2-4. Again, please sign up so that we can gauge interest in these events. We have some ideas for both of these but, we are would be happy to hear from anybody that has a strong preference or idea for either of these rides. I think that covers it. See you at the meeting on August 9th! As always, enjoy the summer and Ride Safe! Jim & Barb Kopchok Chapter Director Volume 18 Issue 08 Page 3 Z2 Meeting Notes 07/13/2015 – Submitted by Danni Schwieger Upcoming Events (ck PDF Calendar on web site for details for scheduled rides) 7/17-7/19 – Indiana Covered Bridges adventure ride 7/19/15 – Ride for Kids, Northern IN 7/24-7/25/15 – Summer Rally, Rockfalls 8/8-8/9/15 – Gypsy Wheels 3rd Annual Amazing Challenge (flyer passed out) 8/15/15 – Kelsey’s dinner ride 9/6/15 – SEPT. MTHLY MEETING, 1 week early due to Wis. ride 9/12-9/19/15 – Hillsboro, Wisc. Adventure Ride 10/2-10/3/15 – Fall Color Ride Guests: Hose’, Bob & Arlene J im Kopchok, Chapter Director: 3 new members: Don, Ken, Joe; Chapter picnic held yesterday, 7/12, at John & Kattie’s was great – awesome food and conversation. Thanks! Fox Valley Cycle donated another gift certificate for this month’s raffle; Don’t forget to order your club apparel by e-mail, see newsletter for details; 8/15 dinner ride to Kelsey’s is Rt 14 & Kelsey road near Fox River road.; looking for articles on new bikes, parts & “bling” for our bikes. Special “Thank you” to Ron Waldren, for a job well done over the past 3 1/2 years as Chapter Educator. New Chapter Educator is Dennis Murphy. Doug Koglin, Asst. Chapter Director: Regarding Covered Bridge ride, we will meet 8:00 for breakfast on 7/17 at Lumes Restaurant on 159th St., Orland Park. Kickstands up at 9:00. On 9/12 we will leave for Hillsboro, WI ride; 200 miles there and a new ride planned every day. Come for the whole trip or part. Don Shore, Ride Coordinator: after meeting ride to Union, IL Railroad Museum. Earl Hobbs, Ambassador: Il Dist Rally 7/24-25/15 Sterling, IL; Remember to do a “head check” (look over shoulder) before changing lanes, don’t just trust mirrors. Dennis Murphy, Chapter Educator: Reminder Illinois pot holes are bad due to all the rain; make sure to leave enough room to see pot holes ahead; do not carry WD40 in your saddle tool bags – old style made with carbon based propellant can turn the can into a bomb! Bill Bijou, Special Events: Visited Hines & VFW club in Bellwood on Memorial Day; anyone who wants to donate can do on your own to Building #9. 50/50: Dennis, Alyce, Dave Progressive #: Not present Fox Valley Gift Cert: Don Happy August Birthdays!!! Chris Shore—8/04 Doug Koglin—8/07 Don Shore—8/09 Michael Plumeri—8/11 Steve Willuweit— 8/13 Barb Kopchok—8/16 Don Schwieger—8/22 Dennis Dwyer—8/23 John McHugh—8/28 If your birthday is this month and it is not listed here, please contact John McHugh at jpmchugh@comcast.net and let us know!!! Volume 18 Issue 08 Page 4 Ride Coordinator Chris and Don Shore are in the UK to celebrate their birthdays (or at least that is my opinion), they said they are on a working vacation (really?). Whatever the truth is they are out of the country enjoying life without US!! We ALL see how it is Chris. With that being said, Don thinks it is ok to leave on vacation and not write an article this month? Whatever!! Since neither of you are here at our meeting we just wanted to say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BOTH!! As soon as your finished playing in the UK get back here and get some work done! Be safe and we miss your loud noises. Page 5 August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News A NOTE FROM THE ABR RIDE GUY ABR REPORT AUGUST It was with great sadness to have learned of the passing of Ron Walldren. His absence will create an everlasting void, to those who had the opportunity to know him. He brought joy, fun and laughs to any group he was with, and was greatly missed if not in attendance. He knew how to live life to the fullest. Knowing the seriousness of his health, he never let it get in his way of enjoying time with family and friends. It was his postive outlook that gave him many months beyond Doctors predictions. He can never be replaced. could get in his way of riding. On a cold, windy miserable day in December with snow showers and slick roads we arranged to meet in Barrington. I got there by car and assumed he would also, but down the road he came on the old white Wing with his rabbit and flags in tack. I asked him why he would be on a bike when no other biker would consider being out in this weather, he replied. “Yes it was very cold and windy and at times the snow showers affected my vision, and I did hit some slick spots, which nearly made me fall, but other then that ,it was not such a bad day for a ride”. On the day of his passing Ron said he was feeling better and was looking forward to getting back on the bike and riding with the Chapter. He was hoping to find a bike conversion to make the bike more stable for him. We closed by his saying he will be there next Wednesday. Ron will be greatly be missed but long remembered, he was a great friend to all. I will always feel honored to have known him and to have had the opportunity to spend the time I did with him. Ron had a heart of Gold, he never refused to come to someone’s aid, many stories could be told of his help to others. Another attribute, he never spoke July brought forth the lowest number of ABRiders poorly of anyone. He enjoyed the company of all, we have had in months. Seems everyone had other even those who disagreed with his politics activities that conflicted. Although it was well known he served as a Marine in Vietnam, few knew he was well respected by his fellow Marines for his bravery. His exploits in the service brought him numerous honors, making him a highly decorated Marine. And although Ron had many war stories he never would talk about them. His comment was “The fight is over so why bring it back”. Ron enjoyed being a member of the breakfast gang and the Chapter. He truly enjoyed riding with his fellow members, even though we once left him behind, he never let us forget that day. He loved to ride. It seemed as though nothing Doug Baker once again participated in the Mackinaw Sailing Race. He did not place as well as last year when he took 2nd in his division. We were very sorry to hear that Robert Ullrich lost his mother last month. Our condolences to Robert and his family. Well that will wrap it up for another month. Safe riding to you. John Meyers August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News Page 6 Ron Walldren We salute you for all you’ve given to your country, family, friends and fellow riders! HOOAH !! Volume 18 Issue 08 Page 7 Chapter Educator GASOLINE We all think we know the best gas to use in our bikes. Some of us think that this brand is better than that brand. Some of us get wrapped up on mileage. I heard people claim that they get better mileage with brand X over brand Y. I also hand people tell me that they believe that brand X uses different blending to make it a better fuel for your bike. No matter what you feel is right there are a few basic rules I would like you to know. All the newer bikes will come with a feature, anti-knock sensor so even if you were to fill up with the wrong fuel, it wouldn’t do too much if any damage to the bikes internals, on a limited basis. Modern engines equipped with knock sensors will compensate by signaling the engine management system to retard the spark timing. Activation will prevent knock but also decrease performance and result in poor economy. Pinging, in my opinion damages an engine. Indeed, I have been told by many mechanics that for every hour your engine is pinging you will lose about one year of engine life, compared to a ping free engine. There was a time in my life when I did all my own wrenching. Besides the fact that technology has evolved faster than my ability to keep up with it. I have come to believe that both my time and my life are far too valuable to fail to use an expert who is properly trained. And has the equipment to take care of all the maintenance on my bike. I have been told that pinging is the sound of damage being done to your engine or it could simply mean that you are driving in toll high of a gear. A higher grade of gasoline can eliminate pinging. However, it may also merely camouflage what is really wrong by eliminating those pings. In other words it is perfectly safe assuming that there is not something fundamentally wrong with your motor and you do not use a higher octane to eliminate symptoms. If your bike does not ping at all when using regular gas, fine. If it does, then move up a grade of gasoline. This is a very simple thing to take care of. Do not take it for grant it that just because the book said to use it, that it is going to work. Have a great summer and safe riding. Dennis Murphy - Chapter Educator Page 8 August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News Style and Stitches by Coralie 815-744-4718 corajohn@comcast.net Club Wear for Chicagoland Wings ILZ2 Name______________________ Phone______________________ Email ______________________ Long sleeved twill shirts and polos for the group are the natural color tan from the Blue Generation Catalogue. Other colors may be chosen from the catalogue at www.BlueGeneration.com Just cite the page # ,Item # , and color etc. Additional items may be chosen from the S & S Activewear catalogue at www.ssactivewear.com Again cite page # and item # then size etc.. I can give you pricing with your inquiry. Long sleeve twill—S-XL $35.00 /XXL+ $37.00 Size charts are in each catalogue. Short sleeve twill—S-XL $32.00 / XXL+ $34.00 The sizing is pretty true. Windshirt---S-XL $35.00/ XXL+ $37.00 Short sleeve Polo – S-XL $25.00 / XXL+ $27.00 * Price includes left chest logo and Long sleeve Polo – S-XL $28.00 / XXL+ $30.00 name on right chest if desired. Cap--$12.00 one size Item_________ Name____ Size______Color______Price_________ ___ Total______ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Sub Total ____________ IL Tax (.0875%)_ _________ Total_____________ Email the order or any questions. Cash , Check, Paypal Thank you for your order. I will call with any questions. Page 9 August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News IL-Z2 2015 SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 8, CHAPTER MTG FEBRUARY 21, MEDIC 1ST AID ($20 Fee) 1:00pm Immanuel Lutheran Church Elmhurst, IL FEBRUARY 22, CHAPTER DINNER 5:00pm @ Al’s Charhouse LaGrange, IL. MARCH 8, CHAPTER MTG. JULY 11, Chapter Picnic/BBQ John & Katie’s, Downers Grove 1 pm, Bring a dish to pass JULY 12, CHAPTER MTG Ride: Illinois Railway Museum Lunch: Cafe20 *JULY 17—19, ADVENTURE RIDE Indiana Covered Bridges & Fair Oaks Farm AUGUST 9, CHAPTER MTG Ride: Sugar Grove Lunch: Calamity Jane’s MARCH 14, TRAINING DAY & POT LUCK 1pm @ Immanuel Lutheran Church AUGUST 15, DINNER RIDE Kelsey’s Road House, Barrington Elmhurst APRIL 12, CHAPTER MTG, Ride: Dependent on weather *SEPTEMBER 3-6, WING DING Huntsville, AL APRIL 25, one week early due to Wisc trip! Billy’s Biker Workshop MAY 3, CHAPTER MTG, Ride: Volo Auto Museum Lunch: Firewood Restaurant MAY 9, DAY RIDE Ride: Matthiessen State Park Lunch: Hanks Farm MAY 16, Niehaus Customer Appreciation Day Litchfield, IL MAY 30, TRAINING DAY 1pm @ Fox Valley Cycles Aurora Ride Captain training JUNE 6, DAY RIDE East Troy Electric Railroad East Troy Wisconsin JUNE 14, CHAPTER MTG. Ride: Sheridan Road Lunch: Twin Peaks JUNE 20, DINNER RIDE Mandiles, Algonquin **NOTE! Sept. Chapter meeting is SEPTEMBER 6, CHAPTER MTG. Ride: Illinois Beach State Park Lunch: The Chancery *SEPTEMBER 12-19, WISCONSIN ADVENTURE Hillsboro, Wisconsin Led by: Don Shore SEPTEMBER 26, ICE CREAM RIDE DeKalb Ice Cream OCTOBER 2-4, FALL COLOR RIDE Destination: TBA OCTOBER 11, CHAPTER MTG Ride: Silver Springs State Park Lunch: Smokey’s Woodpit BBQ NOVEMBER 8, CHAPTER MTG. Ride: Port Barrington Lunch: Broken Oar NOVEMBER 14, Chapter Planning MTG 1pm @ Immanuel Lutheran Church DECEMBER 8, CHAPTER MTG Page 10 Volume 18 Issue 8 Communications Options for our Chapter We now have several different ways to communicate within our Chapter. It’s always a challenge to keep everyone informed and up-to-date as we all have busy schedules, travel, can’t always make the meetings, and so on. The Chapter Newsletter remains a staple for our monthly written document. It is typically mailed out several days before our scheduled meeting, and almost immediately is also available for download via our website. Unfortunately, the newsletter needs to be written a week or more before the meeting in order to allow time for production and printing, and so things may change or need to be updated. Hard copy versions of the newsletter are available to anyone who needs one, just let us know. The meeting itself is important way for us to share information not to mention a lot more fun, but again, not everyone can always make the meeting and may still want to engage with us in our rides and other activities. Our website (www.ilz2.com) is probably the central means for everyone to stay abreast of the latest information. Articles from our newsletter are published in the “Chapter IL-Z2 News & Articles” section. You can search/view these without the need to open the entire newsletter. Further, you can subscribe to these articles by following three easy steps, shown below. Whenever an article is added or modified you will be sent an email notification. You can always unsubscribe. Newsletters are available for download, links to helpful sites, our updated Ride/ Event Calendar and more. STEP ! – Click on menu for Chapter IL-Z2 News and Articles STEP 2 – Enter your email address (e.g. myname@gmail.com) Continued on Page 12 Page 11 STEP 3 – Confirm your email August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News (Continued from Page 11) STEP 4 – Receive Confirmation in your email Another method is to use Facebook. Many people do not use or like Facebook but we have almost 35 members of the GWRRA IL-Z2 Facebook group. This group is private and if you choose to join, Tony will approve your full participation. You can then see posts and some active communication chats between members, questions being answered and some impromptu rides or other being established. I personally wasn’t a big Facebook fan until I saw how valuable this is. For example, at our recent dinner, due to some cancellations, Doug found we had some extra room. He put this on Facebook so any last minute dinner goers or their guests would feel welcome – and it worked! Another Facebook option is the new Facebook page (not the same as the group) that was recently created. This is more for publishing information about our Chapter and what is going on so that we might be able to connect with non-members and encourage new participation. This Facebook page is at http://www.facebook.com/ilz2wings, We have posting on different topics and even will post events as reminders for currently scheduled activity. If you should have any questions on how to sign up or use Facebook please just ask, as we have several members who are very good using this application. In all cases, we are trying our best to keep you informed about what is going on in your Chapter. If you should have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Jim Kopchok – Chapter Director Page 12 August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News Wisconsin Adventure Riders Accommodations SEPTEMBER 2015 Hotel Hillsboro, Hillsboro, Wisconsin DATES: Check in; Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 Check out; Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 Room rates: Rate based on room selection STD room: Fri & Sat $76.49 per night, Sun—Thurs $67.49 per night Suite: Fri & Sat $80.99 per night, Sun—Thurs $71.99 per night (prices do not include any applicable taxes or fees) Reserved Name; CHICAGOLAND WINGS PHONE: 608-489-3000 Thanks to Doug Koglin for housing arrangements. Volume 18 Issue 08 GWRRA National Web site www.gwrra.org Wing World Magazinewww.wingworldmag.com Region E Directors Bruce Watkins director@gwrra-region-3.org Assistant Region Directors Bob & Nicki Fowkes Lance & Diane Brozek Lonnie & Diane Borseth Page 13 Illinois District Directors Mary Adams Hondagirl711@yahoo.com Assistant District Directors Steven & Diane Gottschalk- S IL Jack & Hazel Burton - Western IL Earl & Pat Hobbs - Chicagoland Greg & Annette Shields - North IL Tom & Pam Waller - E IL District Educator/MAD Dan & Linda Davis Sponsorship Coordinator Chet Stephens Region E Educator Jerry & Sue Allhands District MFA Coordinators Mike & Jan Buzick Region E Medic First Aid Mike & Jan Buzick District Treasurers Nikki Fowkes Region E MED Coordinators Brian & Tammy Anderson District MED Coordinator Position Open Region E Treasurer Glen & Carol White Leadership Training Division Steve & Sandy Schlager Couple of the Year Region E Leadership Trainers Bill & Nancy James Photographer Walter & Jean Potwora Region E Vendor Coordinators Mike & Jane Hultine LTD Instructors George & Ketra Wanamaker Don & Cindy Janas Dave & Sherre Leavans Jim & Jean Stout Ron & Cheryl Deckard Mike & Jan Buzick Steve & Sandy Schlager Walter & Jean Potwora Dan & Martha Ribbing Kimberly Morgan Ed Haggerty Region E Public Relations Coord. Walter & Jean Potwora Dist. COY Coordinators Steven & Diane Gottschalk Region E Indie. of the Year Belinda Schearf District Couple of the Year Jim & Helen Rusher Region E Patch Shop Wally & Jan Wallace Region E Webmaster Don & Cheri Walloch Region E Newsletter Editor Don & Cheri Walloch District Individual of the Year Ruth Skelton District Patch Coordinator Lori & Ron Heffelfinger District Newsletter Editor Dennis and Jean Bose District Webmaster Roy & Cheyrl Miller Chapter IL-Z2 websitewww.ilz2.com IL-Z2 monitors CB Channel 2l Chapter Directors: Jim & Barb Kopchok jkopchok@gmail.com Asst Chapter Director: Doug Koglin citymtd@yahoo.com Treasurer: Chris Shore cshore@compu-classic.com Chapter Educator: Dennis Murphy dmmurphysr@comcast.net Secretary: Danni Schwieger wingn2gether@gmail.com Membership Enhancement: Tony Sundt antaknee@aol.com 708-287-5613 Ride Coordinator: Don Shore dons@hydraforce.com Wednesday AB-Ride Coordinator: John Meyers acri83@aol.com Asst. Ride Coordinator: Don Schwieger swiger2@sbcglobal.net Historians: Butch & Mary Thielenhouse Thouse912@att.net Special Events Coordinator Bill Bijou wjb1948@sbcglobal.net Ambassadors: Earl & Pat Hobbs earlrh@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor: John McHugh j.mchugh@att.net Emporium: POSITION VACANT Page 14 August 2015 Chapter IL-Z2 News Des Plaines Hondawww.dshonda.com Support our Sponsors! Tell them: ―I saw your message in the Chicagoland Wings Newsletter!‖ Volume 18 Issue 08 Page 15