Region D Indiana D-2 Fort Wayne

FEBRUARY 2016
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
Region D Indiana D-2 Fort Wayne
YOUR D-2 TEAM
Chapter Directors:
RICK & DEBBIE WARMELS
Rwarmels@mchsi.com
Assistant Chapter Directors:
DON & GWEN LAMLEY
Chapter Treasurer:
JOYCE NELSON
D-2 Couple of the Year:
RICK & DEBBIE WARMELS
Chapter Educators/Motorist
Awareness:
DAN ROUTT
Member Enhancement
Coordinator:
JANICE ROUTT
Gathering Information
Second Monday of the month at
PIZZA HUT- Village of
Coventry
NW corner of I-69 & US 24W
Newsletter Editor:
DAVE MARSH
www.ind2.org
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS
ASSOCIATION
FIND US AT
www.gwrra.org
DIRECTORS
RAY & SANDY GARRIS
Eat at 6:00pm
Meeting starts at 7:00pm
Region D website:
CHECK CALENDARS for
DINNER RIDES
RIDES MEET AT THE
RESTAURANT
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Ride Coordinators:
ROB RIDER
Visit our website
at
www.geocites.com/~regiond/
Region D Directors:
Lloyd and Becky
Glydewell
lglydewell@att.net
Internet Coordinator/Webmaster:
HOWARD PLETCHER
Charities & Sponsorship
Coordinator
JOYCE DANNER
Scrapbook/Historian:
Indiana website:
www.indianaonwings.org
Chapter Awards:
JON & PAT MIX
Sunshine:
ROB &NATALIE RIDER
One Call:
ROB RIDER
Chapter Store:
JEFF & CATHY ALCOX
Plaqueinator:
ARNIE DANNER
Indiana District Directors:
Ray & Melinda Faber
indd2016@yahoo.com
NE Assistant District Directors:
Rick & Debbie Warmels
Rwarmels@mchsi.com
FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE
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Who says January is a down time for Chapter D2, NOT ME! This
month was full of Chapter activities and happenings. With changes
to the D2 Team, Region and District Plaque capturing, to fantastic
Wednesday dinner rides, this month was non-stop! I hope the rest
of the year continues at the same pace. The last thing we want is for the Chapter to become
stagnant.
Speaking of the changes to the D2 Team, Janice and Chip Neer stepped down from their
positions of Treasurer and Ride Coordinator/One Call Lead respectively. Both Janice and Chip
did outstanding jobs for us and their contributions to the functioning and wellbeing of the will
be long remembered. When you see Janice and Chip, please give them a shout out and thank
them for the hours spent working for us.
Well, when team members step down, you gotta have folks step up and boy are we in luck
there. Joyce Nelson, former Chapter U Treasurer and member of the District Team, has
stepped up to be our new Treasurer. She and Janice have been working to make the transition
smooth and seamless. Rob Rider has agreed to move from MEC to take over Ride
Coordinator/One Call Lead. Chip left him in great shape with all our rides into the summer
planned and scheduled. With Rob moving over we were short an MEC, but that vacancy was
short lived! Janice Routt agreed to step up and join the D2 Team as MEC. Rob has been
working with Janice and she’s now up to speed and getting all the MEC chores done and turned
in with no drop in perfection. Again, please take the time to thank each of these folks for
stepping in and stepping up. We couldn’t be the Greatest Chapter in Indiana unless we have
folks willing to participate.
Next month, somewhere around the 14th of February, Valentine’s Day occurs. Ray Gariss,
Mr. GWRRA, had a great article in this month’s Wing World about also making 14 February
Thank Your Co-Rider Day. I know I don’t thank Debbie enough for spending large chunks of
her weekend straddling the back of my bike going to places near and far. She has been scared
to death, frozen, dumped over, rained on, and baked. All just so we could be together and have
a common hobby. You can be sure I will take Ray’s challenge and say a special thanks to my corider. I hope you guys give it a thought as well.
Lastly, just a mention of the Chili Cook Off coming up 20 March. We still have a need for
our baked goods auction items and sheet cakes for our meal. If you’re up to helping, please give
me a shout. You’re also going to be getting one calls about joining us for chapter visits to
promote the Cook Off. If you’ve never traveled to other Chapters (or if it’s been awhile) give it
a try. It’s a hoot to see how different chapters do their gatherings and you’re always warmly
welcomed.
Until next month…….
Rick and Debbie
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Hi Gang! I just wanted to let you all know all the good places
the Chapter went this past month!
We started out the New Year with the Polar Bear ride at
Ehlerdings in New Haven-BRRRRR FUN!!!!!!!
We also had several dinner rides this month that went to China Palace, Cebolla's,
Rack & Helen's and Agaves Mexican Grill.
Thanks for everyone that showed up for the Rack & Helen's dinner ride as it set a new
record turnout for Racks!!! ROB RIDER – RIDE COORDINATOR
As the song goes..."To everything - turn, turn turn.
There is a season - turn, turn turn. And a time for
every purpose under heaven..." For me, 2016 is the
time to transition out of my role as D-2's Chapter Treasurer. In 2010, Chip and I joined
GWRRA/Chapter G since Chip was still working week nights. After Chip retired at the
end of 2010, we soon transferred to Chapter D-2. A few months later, D-2's Chapter
Directors, Don and Gwen Lamley, asked me to become D-2's Treasurer; Louise Pomeroy,
D-2's then current Treasurer, was transitioning out of her role as D-2's Treasurer. I
received excellent training and guidance from Louise. Several years have now passed, and,
in each of those years, I served as D-2's Treasurer. It has been an honor for me to have
served D-2 as its Treasurer. Since we have now sold our 2008 HONDA Gold Wing
GL1800 Motor Trike (as well as our Tag-A-Long, motorcycles trailers, helmets, etc.), I
felt it was time for me to "turn" to a new path in my GWRRA/D-2 membership. Both
Chip and myself plan to maintain our GWRRA membership and involvement in D-2. I
want to thank all D-2 members for not only your promptness in submitting your D-2
reimbursable receipts to me, as D-2's Treasurer, but also then for being expedient in
cashing that D-2 reimbursement check - that promptness truly helps to make the D-2
Treasurer's "job" run more smoothly. I am very pleased that Joyce Nelson has accepted
D-2 Chapter Directors Rick and Debbie Warmels' request to become D-2's new
Treasurer. Given Joyce's prior GWRRA Chapter Treasurer experience (in Chapter U), I
am quite confident in Joyce's commitment to and qualifications for serving as D-2's
Treasurer. Sincerely, Janice Neer
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER D2 FORT WAYNE, IN FEB 2016 PAGE 3
LINDA
BU
DAN ROUTT
NOW THAT WINTER HAS GIVEN US MORE TIME INDOORS. THIS MAY BE A
GOOD TIME TO FIND YOUR HELMET, LOOK IT OVER FOR DAMAGE AND
WEAR, GIVE IT A GOOD CLEANING, AND HAVE IT FRESH AND READY TO GO
WHEN MOTHER NATURE ALLOWS US TO RIDE AGAIN.
HERE ARE SOME MORE TIPS ON HELMET CARE THAT I FOUND IN ROADRUNNER MAG.
1. DON'T DROP: THE INTGRITY OF A MOTORCYCLE HELMET CAN BE COMPROMISED WITH A SINGLE
DROP ON A HARD SURFACE. DON'T LEAVE IT ON THE GROUND, WHERE IT CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY
KICKED, STUMBLED OVER, OR INVADED BY SOME OF NATURE'S CREATURES(ANTS, SPIDERS, ETC.).
DON'T LEAVE IT ON THE SEAT OR ANY OTHER LOCATION ON THE BIKE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY
KNOCKED OFF. BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRIKE SOLID OBJECTS WHILE CARRYING IT.
IF YOU KEEP YOUR HELMET SAFE, IT'S MORE LIKELY TO KEEP YOU SAFE.
2. STORE HIGH AND DRY: WHEN NOT IN USE, A MOTOERCYCLE HELMET SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
DRY OUT ON THE INSIDE AND THEN STORED SOMEWHERE AWAY FROM THE ELEMENTS. KEEP YOURS
IN A SAFE LOCATION. AVOID STORAGE NEAR GASOLINE, CLEANING FLUIDS, EXHAUST FUMES, OR
EXCESSIVE HEAT, AND DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS INSIDE THAT MAY SOIL OR COMPRESS THE INNER
LINING (E.G., SWEAT-SOAKED GLOVES).
3. KEEP IT CLEAN: LIKE MANY OTHER ACCESSORIES, KEEPING A HELMET CLEAN AFTER USE HELPS TO
PROLONG ITS LIFE. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO: AIR DUCTS: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE
PASSAGEWAYS WHEN REMOVING DEBRIS, AND DON'T USE SHARP OBJECT FOR CLEANING. EXTERIOR:
USE SOAP AND WATER AND A SOFT RAG, NOT WINDEX OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF CORROSIVE
CLEANER. INTERIOR: NON-SCENTED DRIER SHEETS CAN BE USED TO REMOVE ODORS. OTHERWISE A
WET RAG WITH A LITTLE SOEP APPLIED TO IT WILL DO THE JOB.
4. CHECK IT REGURARLY: PERFORM A PERIODIC INSPECTION OF THE HELMETS MAJOR COMPONENTS:
OUTSIDE SHELL: LOOK FOR ANY CRACKS, SCRATCHES, OR DINGS THAT INDICATE THE HELMET HAS
SUSTAINED SOME TYPE OF IMPACT. DISCOLORATION OR DEFORMITIES MAY HINT AT EXPOSURE TO
HARMFUL CHEMICALS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, OR AGING. MAKE SURE ALL AIR DUCTS PASSAGES ARE CLEAR
OF DEBRIS. INSIDE SHELL: REMOVE THE INSIDE PADDING AND INSPECT THE STYROFOAM LINER FOR
ANY SIGNS OF CRACKS, INDENTIONS, OR COMPRESSED FOAM. FITTING PADS: MAKE SURE THERE ARE
NO SIGNS OF FRAYING, DAMAGE, OR EXCESSIVE WEAR, YOUR HELMET SHOULD RETAIN ITS SNUG BUT
COMFORTABLE FIT. BUCKLE AND STRAPS: REMOVE ANY SALT ACCUMULATION LEFT FROM
PERSPIRATION AND CHECK FOR SIGNS OF OVERUSE, SUCH AS LOOSE STICHING. THE BUCKLE SHOULD
NOT BE DAMAGED. MECHANICAL PARTS: ALL VENTS AND VISOR MECHANICALS SHOULD WORK
PROPERLY; MAKE SURE FLIP-UP HELMETS STILL LOCK SECURELY IN THEIR DOWN POSITION.
HIGH QUALITY MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MAY BE EXPENSIVE, BUT WHAT THEY PROTECT IS
IRREPLCEABLE. EVEN WITH THE BEST OF CARE, THOUGH, THE MAX LIFESPAN OF MOST IS AROUND
FIVE YEARS. SO TAKE CARE OF YOURS, INSPECT IT REGULARY, AND DON'T HESITATE TO REPLACE IT
WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES OR TIME DICTATE.
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATON CHAPTER D2 FORT WAYNE, IN FEB 2016
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ALL DINNER
RIDES/DRIVES
MEET AT THE
RESTAURANT
AT 6PM
UNLESS
OTHERWISE
STATED
CHILI
COOKOFF
PLANNING
MEETING
PARKVIEW
CAFETERIA
6PM
CHAPTER
GATHERING
PIZZA HUT
I69/24W
EAT AT 6
MEET AT 7
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DAY
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COLUMBUS, IN
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4TH KEITH POMEROY
22ND RUTH KELLY
29TH DAVE WILLIAMS
MICH. DISTRICT
WINGLESS WEEKEND
BAY CITY, MI.
NO ANNIVERSARIES FOR
FEBRUARY
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GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER D2
FORT WAYNE, IN
FEB 2016 PAGE 6
Monthly Chapter Joke of the Month –
from Jim Boyer (it’s okay to keep
reading, it’s clean!)
Don't Make a Fuss About Valentine's Day!!!
My dearest wife is always going on and on and ON about
NOT making a fuss over her on Valentine's Day. She repeats that it's the
thought that counts.
Well, I put a lot of thought into the gifts from previous February 14ths
but she didn't quite take to any of them like I assumed she would. Here's
my list - see what you think:
Brand new mop and bucket.
I was thinking it would be fun to see what color the floor was because I
couldn't remember.
Romantic dinner at fast food restaurant.
I was thinking that she might like to go inside for a change instead of
fetching dinner at the drive through.
Chocolates left-over from last year's candy box.
I was thinking of how proud she'd be of me for not wasting food. She's
been nagging me for years to recycle.
Midnight moped ride through the park.
I was thinking that I'm getting too old to be peddling on the bike.
Dozen roses printed on high quality photo paper.
I was thinking these would last a lifetime instead of just a week.
45 second back massage.
I was thinking any longer and she might think I was interested in
something else.
Windows 8.1
I was thinking how proud she would be to be a part of the technology
crowd.
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER D2 FORT WAYNE, IN FEB 2016 PAGE 7
2016 Events & Rides- GWRRA & NON GWRR A
Winter Rendezvous February 11 – 13,2016 COLUMBUS, IN
D2 Chili Cookoff March 20,2016 GARRETT, IN.
In. District Spring Meeting April 16, 2016
SWWU May 19 – 21, 2016 ROCKVILLE, IN
Wing Ding 38 Aug 31- Sept.3,2016 BILLINGS, MT.
St. Martin’s Healthcare accepts clean empty
prescription bottles with the labels removed.
It is a worthy project to save prescription
bottles to help their cause and would not cost
us a penny!! Please bring yours to any
gathering; Rita Boyer will deliver them.
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
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FORT WAYNE, IN FEB 2016 PAGE 8
JIM BOYER
Chocolate Kiss Cookies (Peanut Butter Cookies)
1 ¾ cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup shortening
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar (keep an extra ¼ cup out for rolling)
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
24-30 chocolate candies – could use Brach Stars, Hersey Kisses,
Reece’s Peanut Butter hearts, etc
STINKER
AWARDNO
WINNER
SIPPY CUPNO WINNER
Preheat oven to 350.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Set aside.
In another bowl cream together the shortening, peanut butter, white
sugar, and brown sugar. MIx until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add in egg, milk, and vanilla and mix to combine. Add in dry ingredients.
Form teaspoonful into a ball, roll in white sugar, place on ungreased
cookie sheet, and bake for 8 minutes.
GOLDEN APPLE
GOES TORICK WARMELS
Remove from oven, place chocolate heart, star, or kiss on each cookie
and push down lightly. Return to oven for an additional 1-2 minutes
until light golden brown.
Allows cookies to cool on pan for a couple minutes before transferring
to a cooling rack.
Makes 24-28 cookies.
THE ROTTEN APPLE
AWARD GOES TO
NO WINNER
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FOR JAN – NO
SPIRIT GIFT
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If you’re already on Face book or have been looking
for a reason to start, this is it! D2 now has a Face
book page. It’s
https://www.facebook.com/GWRRAIndianaD2
We’ll be able to post photo’s, information about
upcoming activities, and just share fun information
about the chapter. Please check it out and “Like”
the new page.
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A.K.A
ARNIE DANNER
The chapter went to
Detroit on Sat. 9th and picked up
the Region Plaque from chapter
S-2. Ten of us went. We went
to Lebanon on January 20th &
picked up the District Plaque.
ARNIE
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RICK & DEBBIE WARMELS
D2 CHAPTER DIRECTORS
5926 CR 64
SPENCERVILLE, IN 46788
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