May 2015 - Idaho District GWRRA

Gold Wing
Road Riders Association
Region I Idaho District Chapter G
May 2015
Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge
Chapter G Officers
C h a p t e r D i r e ct o r
T e d & S h i r l e y B ea r ce
t e d s t o c 1 @ ca b l e o n e. n e t
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Asst. Chapter Director Dick Goetsch
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Secretary
Aileen Goetsch
a i l e e n g o et s c h @ h o t m a i l . c o m
(208)324-8480
Treasurer
D e l o r e s S i l co t t
d d g g g @ j u n o . co m
(208)944-0550
R o a d C a pt a i n
Don Sawyer
s a w y e r 6 0 2 @ c a b l eo n e . n e t
( 2 0 8 )4 9 0 - 0 2 7 7
Ride Coordinator
Jim Elliott
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(2 0 8 )4 9 0 - 1 3 9 9
Historian
J ea n n e S t a n l ey
I d a h o_wild flower @ya h oo.com (208)733-5306
Chapter Educator
Richard Silcott
rr s @j u no .co m
C h a p t e r A mb a s s a d o r s
Jim Davis & Joe Davis j iwid 1@ya h oo.com
(208)324-3352
Couple of the Year
Alicia & Don Sawyer
( 2 0 8 )4 9 0 - 0 2 7 7
Newsletter Editor
Alicia Sawyer
d on sgr l09@gm a il.com
(2 0 8 ) 4 2 0 - 6 0 4 5
S t o r e ke e p e r
Liz Davis
lizzr d 09@m sn .com
(208)678-2819
s a w y e r 6 0 2 @ c a b l eo n e . n e t
(208)944-0550
Idaho District Officers
District Director
Don & Sharon Weber
ponderosads@roadrunner.com
(208)660-7839
Asst District Director
Ted & Shirley Bearce
tedstoc1@cableone.net
(208)736-4288
District Treasurer
Alex Piper
F4cdfantom@yahoo.com
District Trainer
Rockey Davis
District Educator
Chris Morton
cmor ton@bandzusa.com
Ted Bearce—CD
Unfortunately Ted’s letter was lost in cyber space… This won’t happen again. But at least enjoy all the events coming up and safe riding...
Dick Goetsch— ACD
Are you ready? The season is here and we are off and running. May 2nd breakfast will be in
Bliss since June 6 will be our membership drive and Viet Nam memorial at the city park. May 9th,
day ride to Jackpot and lunch in Hollister on the way back. Dinner gathering at Idaho Joe's on the
19th. And a day ride to Aberdeen on the 30th.
And it's only 6 weeks until Reno, June 18 - 20. Then, Idaho District Convention, July 2nd in Kamiah. ID. Next, Wyoming District, July 9th in Buffalo, WY and Oregon District Convention, July 9th
in Odell, OR. Next, Washington District, July 16th in Port Townsend WA. And last, Montana District, July 23rd in Deer Lodge, MT. Region I, Big Sky Convention is again in Lewiston, ID on Au-
gust 5th. There hasn't been much interest in Washington, Oregon or Wyoming but several
have talked about going to Montana. And we really need to support our Region at Lewiston.
Unfortunately, This rider will be off to Alaska for the fishing trip of my lifetime with my son.
BOO HOO!!We sure have had good participation so far this season. Thank you all for coming
out and enjoying the friendship of new and old acquaintances. Besides, we sure can eat a
lot. Remember, ride safely and look out for the other one who isn't looking out for you. Be
defensive.
Dick
Richard Silcott — SE
RIDER ED ‘GIMME 5’
TOPIC: Why Should I Take a Rider Course?
This question is one that many of us find easy to answer. What we may not understand is why anyone would
need to ask it. There are some riders in each of our chapters that choose not to participate in an instructed
Rider Course. Let’s examine this and try to understand why, and look at what a Rider Course can do for you.
Some may say, “I’ve been riding for years. I don’t need to take a class.” Others will boast about the miles
they have accumulated on two wheels and ask “what can they teach me?” Have you ever tried to persuade
someone with that attitude that a Rider Course might help them be an even better rider? Their position can
be so negative and so strongly put that you don’t want to talk to them about the benefits of rider training.
Sometimes, people hide their self doubt behind a curtain of confidence and bluster. Is it possible to have all
the knowledge and skill necessary to avoid any accident? Well, if one chooses not to ride very far or very
often, then perhaps it is possible. But I wouldn’t want to bet my life on it!
Do you remember a single season in your riding career without at least one close call or near miss due to
another motorist’s driving behavior? How about a single month? If you ride around the state or across the
country, you expose yourself to many different situations that require anticipation of all the possible actions
of other drivers. You have to be prepared to counter with the proper response – whatever their action – and
do it in a split second! A motorcycle Rider Course helps prepare you mentally and physically to execute the
kinds of maneuvers called for by a driver’s unexpected actions. We look upon these classes as an opportunity to learn and improve our riding skills in a safe environment.
The instructors are trained to spot the little techniques during range exercises that riders tend to forget to
employ on the road. They provide reminders to all students in a positive manner. Their trained eyes and
constructive comments are geared to put each of us on the path to being the safest riders we can be. This
can help with your attitude and performance on the road. Being reminded of the best techniques to execute
different skills does not hurt at all. It is painless. The practice and coaching helps to improve our skills,
whether we never knew the technique to use, or just need the occasional reminder. Hey, who doesn’t appreciate a reminder from time to time? Especially when it is about something you want to do correctly and safely, but may have just forgotten the best method.
In athletic training we are taught that practice makes perfect. And when you practice something you enjoy
doing, it’s just a lot of fun! Practicing motorcycle riding maneuvers in a closed parking lot with someone
else (the instructors) monitoring the range to protect the riders from outside hazards helps you focus your
attention on the task at hand – becoming a better rider!
On another level, taking a Rider Course will help you qualify for advancement in the Rider Education Levels
Program, to Level II or above, or keep you current in your present level. And there is one more thing to remember about all GWRRA Rider Course offerings. Nobody fails! Everyone who completes the course receives a course completion card. There are no minimum performance requirements. You are asked to push
yourself to improve your abilities. You won’t get better at it if you don’t try. Sign up for a Rider Course today.
You will thank yourself later!
Ride Smart & Be Safe!
Bruce & Melissa Thayer
Former MI Asst. District Rider Educators
brucethayer1@comcast.net
May 2015
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May 2nd: Breakfast, Addison West. 9:00am.
May 9th: Day ride to Jackpot, Lunch at Hollister.
May 16th: nampa chapter ride at 12 noon
May 19th: Dinner meeting 6pm
May 30th: Aberdeen park/lake, Idaho Falls Chapter.
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June 6th: Membership Drive and Vietnam Memorial at Twin Falls City Park!!
June 17th-20th: Reno Rendezvous!!!!!!
June 23rd: Dinner at 6pm!!
July 2015
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July 1st-4th: Idaho Convention in Kamiah
July 18th: Mystery Ride
July 23rd-25th: Montana Convention
This person has been making the vests for GWRRA for 29 years.
The vests can be ordered through Laura at 1-386-740-9952 or dreamersfashions@yahoo.com.
They are 32.00 + shipping. She can put up to 4 vests in a box for one shipping charge.
The vests have 4 snaps with pockets inside.
Sizes: S/36, M/40, L/44, XL/46, XXL/50, XXXL/52, XXXXL/56 (You can
tell she makes them for Goldwingers.)
They come in black or blue denim. If anyone needs someone to sew on the
patches, that is something I can do…..Liz
Black/Gold Griffin — $35.00
Name Tag
Which includes:
Includes name and chapter
4” Front Patch
$7.50
10” Back Patch
9” Back Upper Rocker
Liz Davis
9” Back Lower Rocker
208-678-2819
You can find our newsletters and those of other Idaho
chapters at the Idaho District website:
http://gwrra-id.us
Region I Website is:
http://bigskyregioni.org/
Check them out and “like” Syringa Riders on Facebook
Where has this month gone to?? It’s like wake up one day and half the
month is gone… Well good news is we are all busy and gearing up to be
even busier.. Lots of stuff going on this ride season. Memorial, membership drives, rides with friends and other chapter members, conventions..
I think I caught my breath again.. Well Please stay safe out there and
enjoy!!!
Alicia Rands
There is still room to add more!!!!! Bring on the fun!!!!!
March 7th: Breakfast, Addison west. 9:00am.
March 17th: Dinner, Idaho Joe’s 6:00pm
March 28th: Start of season Bar-B-Q. 11:30 a.m.
April 4th: Breakfast, Dietrich. 9:30 am.
April 18th: Parking lot practice. 10:30 am. CANCELLED
April 21st: dinner, Idaho Joes. 6:00 pm.
May 2nd: Breakfast, Addison West. 9:00am.
May 9th: Day ride to Jackpot, Lunch at Hollister. Cancelled
May 16th: Nampa Chapter Ride
May 30th: Aberdeen park/lake, Idaho Falls Chapter.
June 6th: Breakfast Ride to Bliss.
June 17th.-20th: Reno Rendezvous.
June 23rd: Dinner, 6pm
.July 1st-4th: Idaho Convention.
July 18th: Mystery Ride.
July 23rd.-25th: Montana Convention.
Aug. 1st: Breakfast. Dietrich. 9:30am.
Aug.5th.-8th: Region I Convention.
Aug.22nd: Angel lake, Nevada.
All dates and rides subject to change
Please see your attachments in email with this newsletter!!!!
There are some wonderful events that are being offered to the
group and participation is greatly appreciated!!! So check out these
events please...