July 2007.pub - gwrra

GWRRA
South Central
Texas
Region H
District
Texas
Chapter
R
DFW Rallycats Raconteur
www.gwrra-txr.org
www.gwrra-txr.org
Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge
Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge
Volume 11, Issue 5
July 2007
2007 Wing Ding Coming Soon
DFW Rallycats Raconteur, July 2007
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Chapter News — Staff Updates
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Chapter News/
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Staff/Member Updates
Spotlight on . . .
Recent Rides
District Staff/News
Region Staff/News
National Staff/News
Celebrations
Calendars
Classifieds
Sponsors
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Jo and Bill Moody stayed at a friend's cabin
near Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and rode the Talimena Drive that a lot of us rode back in October,
‘06.
Come Join Us
• Chapter R’s Monthly Gathering is held on the 4th Tuesday of
every month.
• The Gathering is held at Fuddruckers in Grapevine, near Bass
Pro Shop. (Check website for directions.)
• For the safety of our members, Chapter R holds smoke free
meetings.
• All visitors are welcome!
• Dinner at 6:30 pm; Meeting at 7:30 pm
Send your photos and stories to Cheryl Baker at
Bebeduck@gmail.com, and you, too, could end up
on the next cover of the
DFW Rallycats Raconteur!
“R” Officers and Staff — 2007
Chapter Directors
Chapter Couple of the Year
Web Master
Jim and Tish Jones
Cells:
(817)521-3491 (Tish)
(682)438-0317 (Jim)
jjfam1@charter.net
Fred and Mandy Mew
Home : (817)354-4963
Cells : (817)707-3568
(817)939-3568
fredmew@sbcglobal.net
mandymew@sbcglobal.net
Teodora Stanev (972)800-0278
teodoras@msn.com
Asst. Chapter Directors
John and Ruth Fuls
Home : (972)484-9399
Cells:
(214)236-0522 (John)
(214)476-9003 (Ruth)
jrfuls@yahoo.com (John)
rfuls@sbcglobal.net (Ruth)
Secretary/Treasurer
Rebecca Herman
Home : (817)481-6546
Cell :
(817)706-1799
rebecca.herman@ndbt.com
Asst. Chapter Directors
Ways and Means
Jo Moody
Cell :
(214)505-9056
Jomoody136@verizon.net
Dwan Needham
Home : (817)498-7430
Cell :
(817)821-2449
ndwan@swbell.net
Chapter Educator
Mark Herman - Educator
Home : (817)481-6546
Cell :
(817)239-9444
markh@ci.grapevine.tx.us
Newsletter Editors
Don and Cheryl Baker
Home: (817)329– 8765
Cell:
(817)703-4008 (Cheryl)
Bebeduck@gmail.com (Cheryl)
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E-Master
Ross Crum
(817) 638-5248
rfcrum@boldwireless.net
Rally Coordinator
Karen Charles
(972) 245-5311
Karen.Charles@charles-family.net
Scrapbook Coordinator
Donna Thompson
(940)240-0166
unistar@gte.net
Ride Coordinators
Ross and Liz Crum
Home : (817)638-5248
Cells:
(214)497-8924
(817)706-2167
rfcrum@boldwireless.net(Ross)
liz@wildaromas.com (Liz)
DFW Rallycats Raconteur, July 2007
Chapter Directors 2007 - Jim & Tish Jones
Summer Vacation
What are you doing for your summer vacation? As I look
into the summer of 2007, I see that many folks are attending Wing Ding in Billings, and wish we could go. Some are
just wandering around this area, and others are taking trips
elsewhere. When we were children in school, we always
had to tell the class what we did last summer as part of the
back-to-school ritual. I remember that some summers I
was very excited to tell of my trips as my family was lucky
enough to have long family vacations. Other times I had
Jim and Tish Jones
nothing to say as we would just spend the summer at
home. Either way, I always tried to make the best of what I was offered for my vacation.
After Tish and I were married, we would try to plan way ahead of time for our summer vacations. Our daughters would always get very excited when summer was near as they knew we
would be taking some type of trip and they would get to see new and exciting things. Heck,
even I enjoyed those trips, because it gave me a chance to know my children better and see
what this wonderful world has to offer.
Now, Tish and I still plan our vacations way in advance. This is so that we can plan to see
things and go places that we have not been to before. We did this for Billings this year, but
alas, due to job issues, it did not work out. So, we will make the best of it and make our vacation somewhere near by. Again, we will enjoy what we have and have a great time. And again
it gives Tish and me a chance to relax and just enjoy being with each other and the beautiful
country that we call home.
So as you take off for your vacation this summer, remember to not sweat the small stuff,
things will go wrong, relax and enjoy the time you have with your significant other, the open
road and time to just be you. Who knows, maybe we will have our own version of the old
school ritual of "What did you do for your summer vacation"?
Wherever you go, we wish you great weather, great roads and even greater times.
Thanks,
Jim and Tish Jones
Chapter Directors
GWRRA TX-R
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Asst. Chapter Directors 2007 - John & Ruth Fuls
ACD’s CORNER
John & Ruth Fuls
Goals, many people set them, many people say everyone
should, others never do. Some say only luck will allow
you to achieve them, and others say all it takes is hard
work, perseverance, and belief that you can do it. It’s
said that it only brings about depression when one fails
to achieve their goal, however it’s a tremendous high if
John and Ruth Fuls, ACD’s
you make it. Well I think goals are fine if they’re made with discretion.You say, what does
this have to do with ridding a motorcycle? Well let’s consider it for a moment.Your first
goal could be to become as well educated and practiced as possible in motorcycle safety
and driving, No telling how much that could help you. A second goal may be to keep your
motorcycle in the best condition possible. Up to date in servicing of all liquids, tires and
brake pads in good condition, and a general inspection to verify that all thing are snug &
tight. There’s assurance, and you ride more relaxed knowing everything is well maintained.
Another goal could be to become involved in your chapter activities. There are many jobs
you could do, or maybe just plan a ride you’ve always wanted to do, or come up with ideas
for places to go, or things to do. Or you can set a goal for yourself of places to go or vacations you want to do.Years ago I made a mental list of places we wanted to ride to: Deal’s
Gap, over the Brooklyn Bridge & through Times Square in NYC.Visiting certain Nat’l Parks
and riding the “Road to the Sun” in Glacier Nat’l Park, attending selected rallies such as
Americade in up state New York, and Honda Hoot in N.C., now moved to TN. Sometimes
it’s fun to set fantasy goals, things you’d like to do or places to go even when the probably
of doing them isn’t very good. It makes for great daydreaming. So go ahead, daydream & set
some goals.
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Asst. Chapter Director 2007 - Jo Moody
Vacation Time is here
Well, vacation time is here again. This is the year of Bill’s and my BIG ADVENTURE.
We bought what is now his Gold Wing two years
ago last month. We were watching the news on
the evening of July 4th and seeing the fireworks
display at Mt. Rushmore. I turned to Bill and said
“I want to do that! I want to go see the fireworks
on Mr. Rushmore on July 4th!” We later found
out that some of our chapter was actually there
at the time! Well, this year we are going to be
there, just not for the July 4th fireworks.
Jo Moody, ACD
We will be traveling through many scenic areas
of our beautiful country for two weeks beginning
June 16th. Many of you have already “been there, done that”. However it is our
first time to take a really long vacation completely on the bikes and it is at once
exciting and a bit scary. (speaking for myself.) We have listened to many of your
stories and are taking advantage of your experience and wisdom. We thank you
for sharing with us and maybe saving us some heartache but certainly we’ll see
things that had not originally been on the itinerary.
I hope everyone has a great summer. If bikes are part of your vacation plans, ride
safe.
You will no doubt be getting a review of our trip in next month’s newsletter. I
hope there will be many highlights to report on and lots of adventures to share.
Jo Moody
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Chapter Educator 2007 Mark Herman
Nitrogen or Air?
I decided to do some investigating on the topic of Nitrogen since
it came up in our meeting. I found this in an article written in The
Associated Press Updated: 1:56 p.m. CT July 31, 2006. It is information by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
opinions from Consumer Reports.
In my reviews, here is the information I found.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has no opinion on nitrogen, but it does encourage motorists to keep their
Mark and Rebecca Herman
tires properly inflated, both for safety and to boost gas mileage.
Severely under-inflated tires are dangerous, especially for sport utility vehicles and light trucks. I think we
can throw in there (Motorcycles).
The tire experts at Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine, neither endorse nor object
to the use of nitrogen in tires.
They did find a gentleman that is using nitrogen in his tires. his name is George Bourque of Fairfiled, and he
is driving around with pure nitrogen, the same stuff that Nascar drivers use. Bourque, an engineer, said he
has seen a 1 to 1.5 mile-per-gallon increase since he began filling his tires with nitrogen, which is touted as
maintaining tire pressure longer and resisting heat buildup on hot summer days. The article states that it is
finding its way into the mainstream at a growing number of tire dealers — including Costco Wholesale
Corp. However, Nationwide, fewer than 10 percent of tire dealers offer nitrogen and most dealers charge
$2 to $5 per tire for the nitrogen fill-up.
With or without nitrogen, proper inflation is the key to improving gas mileage. Motorists can improve gas
mileage by 3.3 percent simply by keeping their tires properly inflated, according to the U.S. Department of
Energy.
Since our atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, it is more economical to continue using pure old air
and certainly more available.
I would say, use your own judgment, though the main issue of the article was about Nitrogen, I still think it is
one of tire pressure. Please check your air pressure both on your motorcycle and in any vehicle you drive,
that includes work vehicles and rentals. Remember - air on the side of safety.
I did think this was a funny statement though, "Why pay for nitrogen when there’s plenty of free air for the
taking? ’Why are you drinking that bottled water when there’s a pond out back?”
Mark Herman
GWRRA
Region H Chapter R
Chapter Educator
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Chapter Couple of the Year—Fred and Mandy Mew
When chosen to represent Chapter R as your
Couple of the Year, we dedicated our year to promoting Jim and Tish’s motto…to HAVE FUN!
Well, in light of all the tragedy and loss experienced in the past year, sometimes it is hard to put
on a cheery face.
Although it is a tough time, we have chosen to
take this time to reflect on ourselves and how
lucky we truly are. It is said that “friends are the
Fred and Mandy Mew
family you choose for yourself”. We are proud and honored to call each of you our special
friends and, indeed, our extended family. In these hard times, it is comforting to know that
our friends in Chapter R are there for us to lean on; to steady us when we need support; and
to celebrate our successes and share our good times.
We cherish our time with Chapter R and look forward to each opportunity to get together,
to laugh, to ride, to swap stories, to have fun. We will never forget those that are gone. They
continue to ride with us in our hearts and our memories.
“Think where man’s glory most begins and ends.
And say my glory was that I had such friends.”
William Butler Yeats
Have fun, ride safe,
Fred & Mandy
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Spotlight on. . . . .The District Rally Talent Show
Behind the Scenes...
... A Talent Show Entry in the Making
By Alice Meyer
Let's start at the beginning. It all started at the Region H Rally in 2005. That's when we came up with the "big number" for the 2006 Texas District Talent Show entry. Those brave souls (Terry & Leona McDade, John & Lena Bryant,
Fred & Mandy Mew, Jim & Tish Jones, Jeff & Donna Thompson, Ross & Liz Crum, and I) got up on stage (or helped
with the AV equipment) and showed all of Texas District just how crazy chapter R really is. Afterwards, we knew we
had to do it again. But, what could we do to top our "Time Warp - Welcome Back Breeze & Carolyn"
skit? Hmmm....
The 2007 Texas District Rally theme was "Riding with the Stars". How could we tie this into our skit? Well, the late
60’s TV Show "Laugh In" always had lots of cameos and guest stars; could this be it? After many different ideas and
suggestions, we hatched our plan: we'd use movie quotes from various eras and genres. We had some volunteers, and asked for more, after all, the more the merrier - and have you ever seen how many cast members were on
Laugh In? We had several rehearsals, and various changes to scripts and lines. I think we had more fun, than actual
rehearsal time at each of these planned events. Jim & Tish did their best to reel us in.
Before we knew it, it was time to deliver. We dressed our parts and arrived in style. Many didn't know what to think,
as we made our grand entrance. Many didn't know what to think after we left the stage, but that's another story. We
had a lot of fun up there. And a lot of people volunteered their time, money, and ideas to the cause. So a big thank
you to those of you that participated in the skit and cheered us on from the audience! We had a lot of fun. If you
couldn't make it to Wichita Falls, you need to see the video!
Bill & Jo Moody - not only provided the base materials for the backdrop, but also carried them to and from rehearsals,
as well as, to Wichita Falls!
Brian Neal - for providing us with some great impersonations and filling in with all those great laugh in characters
(Tyrone F Horny and the Tricycle guy), and Scottie from Star Trek.
Jim Jones - For being our announcer and keeping us in check.
Tish Jones - For being such a great Ruth Buzzie! For helping paint those backdrops! Nice job!
Leona McDade - Not only a great character, but also for allowing us to use your school stage (once again) for rehearsals!
Mandy Mew - WOW, you've got some great lungs, girl. And I'm still seeing spots from that outfit when I close my
eyes.
Terry McDade & Gary Meyer - for being our gracious hosts for the evening. Rowen & Martin couldn't have done a
better job!
Ross & Liz Crum; Jeff, & Donna Thompson - for starting out with the group. Your ideas helped us get going. Hopefully next year's rehearsals won't conflict with your real life.
And finally, Carolyn Barton - for volunteering and letting us run with it. SOCK IT TO ME, girl!
Thanks again everyone!
Alice Meyer
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Chapter News— Gatherings
DFW Rallycats Raconteur, July 2007
Participants:
Leonard & Glenda Reiter
Vern Attaway
Don & Cheryl Baker
Mike Barchers
John & Lena Bryant
Dave & Karen Charles
Ross & Liz Crum
Alex & Courtney Crum
Greg & Cassima Dean
Brianne & Josh Gulley
Mark & Rebecca Herman
Hank & Marolyn Hetrick
Brandon & Cheryl Hickey
Don & Linda Holley
Donna Holley
Jim & Tish Jones
Joe & Sandy Levengood
Fred & Mandy Mew
Alice Meyer
Brian & Tina Neal
Dwan & Mike Needham
Jeanne & Jerry Nevil
Gini & Herb Parsons
Debbie & Greg Scott
Tony & Pam Senia
Mat Talmadge
Jeff & Donna Thompson
Leonard & Glenda Reiter’s BBQ
May 27, 2007
Participants:
Vernon Attaway
Cheryl Baker
Donald Baker
John Bryant
Lena Bryant
Dave Charles
Karen Charles
Greg Dean
James Jones
Theresa Jones
Joseph Levengood
Sandy Levengood
Alice Meyer
Gary Meyer
Brian Neal
Tina Neal
Teddy Stanev
Mark Tucker
Sonic Night, June 1, 2007
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Chapter News— Gatherings
Participants:
Vernon Attaway
Ross Crum
James Jones
Mandy Mew
Greg Scott
Laine Crum
Marvin Euchner
Cathy Tucker
Mark Tucker
Mt. Scott Ride, June 2, 2007
Participants:
Dinner ride to The Green Bamboo
June 12, 2007
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Cheryl Baker
Alex Crum
Courtney Crum
Liz Crum
Ross Crum
Cassima Dean
Greg Dean
David Dorr
James Jones
Theresa Jones
Leona McDade
Terry McDade
Jo Moody
Gini Parsons
Herb Parsons
Anthony Senia
Pamela Senia
Teddy Stanev
Jim Walton
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Chapter News— Gatherings
Participants:
B’day Party Campout, Dawson, TX
June 16—17, 2007
Carolyn Barton
John & Lena Bryant
Alex Crum
Courtney Crum
Laine Crum
Ross Crum
John & Ruth Fuls
Brianne Gulley
Josh Gulley
Hank & Marolyn Hetrick
Donald & Linda Holley
Donna Holley
James & Theresa Jones
Robert & Betty Mann
Terry & Leona McDade
Fred & Mandy Mew
Leonard & Glenda Reiter
Greg & Debbie Scott
Jeff & Donna Thompson
Participants:
Dave Charles
Karen Charles
Cassima Dean
Chapter ‘R’ Rally Roundup
June 23, 2007
Greg Dean
John Fuls
James Jones
Theresa Jones
Brian Neal
Tina Neal
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Other Area GWRRA Chapter Gatherings
TX-B Garland/Richardson, TX
1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Spring Creek BBQ
3335 N. George Bush Turnpike
Garland, TX
TX-U2, Keller, TX
3rd Saturday, 9:00 am
Golden Corral, Grapevine Hwy
N. Richland Hills
TX-W2, Waxahachie, TX
3rd Thursday, 7:30 pm
Fire Mountain
1400 N. Hwy 77
TX-F2 Fort Worth, TX
1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Luby’s Cafeteria
251 University Dr.
Ft. Worth
TX-M, Arlington, TX
1st Thursday, 7:00 pm
Spring Creek BBQ
Hwy 287 & Debbie Lane
Mansfield
TX-P, Granbury, TX
2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm
Golden Corral
1300 S. Morgan
TX-Z2, McKinney, TX
4th Thursday, 7:00 pm
Steak Kountry
153 Westgate Shopping Center
Texas District Staff — 2007
Vendor Coordinators
District Directors
Jim and Ruby Seale
(903) 856-5153
John Simonick
(210) 497-0447
Asst. District Directors/
Member. Enhancement
Division
Ken and Barbie Peterson
(817) 791-6685
Pamela Meyer
(281) 578-8371
District Trainers
Ron and Magaly Griffis
(361) 777-3670
District Educators
John and Lydia Bourg
(281) 242-5125
Asst. Membership Enhancement Coordinators
Asst. District Educator
John and Lena Bryant
(817) 741-5216
District Treasurer/
Newsletter Editor
District COY
Gene and Carolyn Tice - 2006-07
(281) 471-9544
Chief Advisor
Dieter Meyer
(281) 578-8371
Collen Campbell
(281) 839-0176
These, or any other District Staff members, can be reached by phone or by
e-mail at www.gwrra-tx.org
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Region News
Region H Staff — 2007
Region Directors
Region Treasurer
2004-05 Region H COY
Cliff and Donna Miller
(405) 949-1748
Ed Nahl
(405) 321-6467
Brent and Roxie Comeaux
(337) 993-8440
Asst Reg Directors/Trainers
Region Educator
Region Webmaster
Harry and Joan Dollarhide
(405) 391-7661
Walt Smith
(281) 362-0960
John and Lydia Bourg
(281) 242-5125
Asst RegTrainers/MAD Coord.
Dave and Joni Barham
(870) 673-6773
These and other Regional Officers can be contacted
through the GWRRA Website: www.region-h.org
National News
National Staff — 2007
Executive Director
Melissa Nordeoff
Senior National Directors
Jim & Shirrin Hutchens
International Directors
Of Operations
James & Margie Hodge
Senior Canadian
National Director
National Director-Canada
Rider Education
International Member
Enhancement Director
Gordon and Elsie Murphy
June Agee
Senior International Rider
Education
COY Coordinators
Tom and Kathy Peck
Bob and Susan Lorenz
Wing World Editor
International Directors
Leadership Training
CJ and Bo Karcanes
TBA
Nick Hoppner
Global Affairs Director
Peter Russell/Lesley Ann
Kennedy
These and other National Officers can be contacted
through the GWRRA Website: www.gwrra.org
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Celebrations
July Birthdays
August Birthdays
Nina Lynn Thomas
07/05
Alice Meyer
08/01
John Fuls
07/14
Mark Tucker
08/03
Jim Jones
07/15
Greg Scott
08/04
Tony Senia
07/16
Glenda Reiter
08/10
Kathy Roberts
07/17
Bob Mann
08/11
Donna Thompson
07/18
Mandy Mew
08/11
Sherry Jones
07/19
Jeanne Nevil
08/12
Ju Thornton
07/24
David Dorr
08/17
Jeff Thompson
07/29
Gene Harper
08/23
Karen Charles
08/25
Cheryl Pendergrass
08/25
Dolly Griffin
08/30
Brian Neal
08/30
July Anniversaries
August Anniversaries
Mike & Dwan Needham
07/04
Jim & Dee Call
08/05
Jim & Kathy Roberts
07/15
Bob & Betty Mann
08/11
Terry & Leona McDade
07/27
Greg & Debbie Scott
08/23
Dave Cobb & Dolly Griffin
07/31
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July 2007
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
Fri
Sat
Sonic Night 7
6NW
Highway
Grapevine
Meet there
at 7:00p
2007
8
Breakfast
ride to
Tater Junction
John Fuls leads
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15
2-day
Horizons Class
North Dallas
Bank
12900 Preston
Road
Meet there
8:00 a
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Planning
Meeting
Wing
Ding,
Billings,
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12
13
14
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18
19
20
21Mystery
2-day
Horizons Class
North Dallas
Bank
12900 Preston
Road
Meet there 8:00 a
Ice Cream
Ride
Feedstore BBQ
Lead TBD
Lv CC 7:30p
6:30p Eat
7:30p Meet
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MT
10
Dinner
Ride
Broadway Grill
Davis Blvd &
Continental
Southlake
Lead TBD
Lv CC 6:30p
Eat 7:00p
Leave CC
8:30a
GWRRA
‘R’ 25
24Gathering
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27
28
Jones
Pool Party &
Movie Night
Fuddrucker’s at
Bass Pro Shop
Grapevine Mills
Meet there 4:00p
6:30p Eat
7:30p Meet
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Most rides leave from the
Circuit City Parking Lot located on Hwy 114 & Kimball
(opposite McDonald’s).
Drivers meet 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. For
those using CBs, Chapter R monitors Ch 1. Unless
otherwise noted, come with full tanks, full bellies, & empty bladders. All rides are Weather Permitting.
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August 2007
Sun
Mon
Tue
Most rides leave from the
Circuit City Parking Lot located on Hwy
114 & Kimball (opposite McDonald’s).
Wed
1
Thu
2
7
Sat
Night 4
3 Sonic
Hwy 287 &
Avondale-Haslet
Road
Meet there
at 7:00p
Drivers meet 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time. For those using CBs, Chapter R
monitors Ch 1. Unless otherwise noted, come
with full tanks, full bellies, & empty bladders. All
rides are Weather Permitting.
Ride to
5Lost Highway
6
Fri
8
9
10
11
Museum
Dinner
ride
To Pecan Gap
Mark Herman
Leads
Leave CC 8:00a
Jim Jones
Leads
Leave CC 2:00p
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14
Dinner
Ride to
Up ‘N Smoke
Keller
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16
17
Ride
Jim Jones leads
Ross Crum leads
Leave CC 6:30p
Eat 7:00p
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20
21
Leave CC 8:00p
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23
24
Planning
Meeting
Ice
Cream
Ride/Payback
Jim Jones Leads
6:30p Eat
7:30p Meet
27
25
To Chapter ‘M’
Feedstore BBQ
26
Chapter
18
M Moonlight
Leave CC 6:00p
28
‘R’
Gathering
Fuddrucker’s at
Bass Pro Shop
Grapevine Mills
29
6:30p Eat
7:30p Meet
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Calendar
Upcoming
Events
July, 2007:
July 4-7: Wing Ding, Billings MT
September, 2007:
September 8: Chapter R Rally, Keller,
TX
September 21: Kansas District Rally, Abilene, KS
October, 2007:
October 4-6: Oklahoma District Rally, Stillwater, OK
October 11: Mississippi District Rally, Biloxi, MS
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Chapter “R” 10th Anniversary Rally Rally???????? You Bet!!!!!!!!!! We are well on our way getting ready for our rally on September 8th, the second Saturday in September. “Why all the hype?” Good question. This will be our 10th anniversary rally and 10 years is definitely something to celebrate. We need some time to make this rally the outstanding event that it should be. This year I want to encourage each and every Rally Cat to be “on fire” with excitement to make this year’s rally a huge success. Everybody can participate in the “get ready” festivities … even to‐
day. “What can I do?” I’m glad you asked ……………….. We can all think about contingency prizes. Three will be required for the discounted pre‐
registration fee … just like years past. And this year, we are asking that at least one of the con‐
tingency prizes you donate be valued at $25 or more. The others can be valued at $5‐$10. This will enable us to have one table of nicer prizes to give away. But don’t stop there. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate additional contingency prize donations that anyone can con‐
tribute throughout these early months. Some little something you find at the dollar store or on the “impulse” aisle at Target, etc. will do. Or why don’t you tell the restaurant manager at your next dining outing what we are doing and see if they would donate a gift card? Take a flyer with you so he will know what he is supporting. (copy available on website) I can start accept‐
ing prizes as early as …… NOW. So don’t wait till later, start bringing in those contingency prizes early and let’s build up a stock pile for our rally. Another way we can all start getting ready is marketing/advertisement that can easily be done by a simple “word of mouth”. Flyers are available on the website and in the newsletter with all the pertinent details. Make the copies you need and start passing them out at the other rallies, chapter visitations, etc. I will edit the flyer as vendors and grand prizes are confirmed so you can always have easy access to the latest rally flyer. And third, we can all spread the word and ……. tell your friends. This year, for every guest you bring who has never attended one of our rallies and registers, you will receive a number of free tickets to go in a drawing for a nice cash grand prize. And the only way you can be in this par‐
ticular drawing is by bringing new guests to our rally. Wow! We all like the green. And how easy can this be?!? So ………….. I’m counting on YOU! Chapter R needs each and every one of us so please don’t let “the other guy” do your share. As I said, I hope everyone will join me and get that “fire in their belly” for a fabulous 10th anniversary rally for Chapter R. “R‐R‐R‐R‐R‐R‐R‐R‐R‐R‐R” 18
CHAPTER “R” RALLY CATS
10TH ANNUAL RALLY &
MOTORCYCLE SHOW
You truly
September 8, 2007
Knights of Columbus Hall
2050 Whitley Road, Keller, TX 76248
R-R-R-R-R…
It’s gunna be
purrrrfect!!!!
Grand Prize Sponsors
Maxim Motor Sports – Joe Rocket Jacket
DFW Honda – gift cards
Cycle Center of Denton – set of tires
Sims Industries
Honda Suzuki North
Speed Guts N Chrome
Vendors
Dallas Motorcycle Accessories
Night Fire Patches
Koolin' Klothz
Chopperwear
Handmade Crafts & Jewelry
and more
These Rally Cats are eager to greet you for some exciting fun and fellowship.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Registration
Games (+ comic “relief” from neighboring chapter friends)
Bike Show Classification/Staging
Bike Show Judging
Closing Ceremonies
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Staggered all day
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – All bikes welcome
12:00 PM
2:30 PM - Drawings, awards, etc.
Grand Prizes Will Be Given Away at Closing Ceremonies
Raffle Drawing During Closing Ceremonies
Contingency Prizes Drawn All Day
Award for Largest Pre-Registered GWRRA Chapter
Early Registration: (by 9-1-07)
Rider: $12.00 Co-Rider/2nd Rider: $12.00
Early Registration will include:
2 Grand Prize Tickets, 2 Contingency
Tickets, 2 Game Tickets, & Bike Show
On Site Registration will include:
One of each Ticket & Bike Show
On Site Registration:
Rider: $15.00 Co-Rider/2nd Rider: $15.00
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REGISTRATION FORM
(Make Checks Payable to GWRRA Chapter R)
Please Print:
Rider: ________________________________________________________________ Chapter: ________
Co-Rider/2nd Rider _____________________________________________________ Chapter: ________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________ State:_______ Zip Code:_________________
I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, Co-Sponsoring Organization, Knights Of Columbus or any of their
members for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of
participation in this event. I/We accept responsibility for any property which I/we knowingly damage.
RIDER SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________
CO-RIDER/2nd RIDER SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ Date: ___________
Mail Form to:
Karen Charles
Chapter R Rally Coordinator
2112 Southmoor Drive
Carrollton, Texas 75006
Website / Phone #: www.gwrra-txr.org / 972-245-5311
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CHAPTER “R” Rally Cats
10th ANNUAL RALLY & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
Knights of Columbus Hall located at 2050 Whitley Road, Keller, TX. 76248
Traveling North on I35W
Take the Basswood Blvd. exit and turn right on
Basswood. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left on US377,
Denton Hwy. Travel 1 mile North and turn right onto North
Tarrant Parkway. Travel 1 block and turn Left onto Whitley
Rd. (behind Home Depot). Pass 6 residential streets on
the right. Take the very next right turn which has no
name (1st right turn after Stallion St). Follow the signs.
Traveling South on I35W
Take the Golden Triangle Blvd. exit and turn left on
Golden Triangle Blvd. Travel 3.5 miles and turn right on
US377, Main Street. Travel 3 miles South and turn left
onto North Tarrant Parkway. Travel 1 block and turn Left
onto Whitley Rd. (behind Home Depot). Pass 6
residential streets on the right. Take the very next right
turn which has no name (1st right turn after Stallion
St). Follow the signs.
Traveling West on Hwy 114
Take the Hwy 170 split, left, onto Hwy 170 west for 2
miles. Turn left on US377. Travel 8 miles South and
turn left onto North Tarrant Parkway. Travel 1 block and
turn Left onto Whitley Rd. (behind Home Depot). Pass 6
residential streets on the right. Take the very next right
turn which has no name (1st right turn after Stallion
St). Follow the signs.
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GWRRA Texas Chapter R
Jim and Tish Jones
Chapter Directors
112 Silver Rock Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
www.gwrra-txr.org
Volume 11, Issue 5
July 2007
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Raconteur
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