CENTRAL U.S. - REGION H OKLAHOMA DISTRICT

CENTRAL U.S. - REGION H
OKLAHOMA DISTRICT
www.gwrra-okm.com
WHAT’S INSIDE
January’s Newsletter
Acting Director’s Corner….…..…………2
Chapter Team……..……….……….…....3
December Gathering…………….………3
Rider Education…………………….…...4
Motorist Awareness……………….…….6
Member Celebrations……..……….....…7
Chapter M Christmas Party……………...8
Chapter Calendar……………………….10
Ride for Honor…………………………11
2016 District/Region/GWRRA Events.…12
Oklahoma District Team……………….13
By The Book…………….…………… 14
Golden Corral………………….….……15
OK Chapter Director’s Listings…….….16
Sponsors………………………………..17
Flyers……………………………..…….18
January 2016
Chapter M - Monthly Gathering
Monthly gathering is on January14th. Eat at
6:00pm / Meet at 7:00pm. Pizza Hut, 501 West
Shawnee Street, Muskogee (918) 682-5555. Meet
at the restaurant.
Chapter M – January Members Planning Meeting
will be held immediately following the monthly
gathering on January 14th.
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You can contact Chapter M through Robert Jackson at:
(918) 260-5000 or at rj3ballman@gmail.com for
information on chapter events.
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Greetings Chapter M,
Happy New Year! 2016 is starting off with a bang with the Polar Bear
Ride to Henryetta. Come on guys let’s be honest…how may are really going to ride their bikes…LOL. My corider has already put the stop on me riding. Chapter M is going to be heading to the district ride in Henryetta
with at least 14 members. It would be even better if more chapter members could come on out and join the
festivities. I realize that it’s only January but I am so ready to ride. Poor Oklahoma though. We’re the only
state that can have tornado warnings, winter storm advisories and flash flood warnings all in the same 24 hour
period. Maybe we will have a mild spring with lots of good riding weather.
2016 may be starting with a bang but I gotta say that Chapter M ended 2015 with a bang. It seemed to
me that from October to December was a blur. It went so fast and it was loaded with so many fun events.
December started with the toy run we attend in honor of Sonny Foster. This activity provides toys to area boys
and girls in the Cherokee county area. It is sponsored in part by Cherokee Cruisers, a vintage car club in which
our girl Edna is a member. A little over a week after the toy run in Tahlequah it was chapter gathering time.
This gathering was a lesson in resourcefulness. Due to over booking we were required to seek accommodations
elsewhere. It just so happen that Pizza Hut located on Shawnee Street in Muskogee welcomed us with open
arms. We had a great meeting. We ate pizza and celebrated Judy’s birthday. We would have liked to have
celebrated Pam’s also but she was a little under the weather that day. For the next six or so months if
everything continues to go well at Pizza Hut that is where we will be holding our monthly gatherings. The last
bit of fun we had in December was the annual Christmas Party. We all gathered at Paul’s Diner for a meal and
a rousing game of Dirty Santa. Edna was the first one to start the swiping of Christmas gifts. The game got
really fun when Lanny got the dancing Christmas tree. Never in my days would I have thought that Bill would
swipe it from Lanny and then Frank would swipe it from Bill. That little stuffed, lighted up, dancing Christmas
tree made the rounds. We all had so much fun. If you weren’t able to make it this year remember there is
always next year so leave some wiggle room in your plans to attend a very fun event.
With the weather being so unpredictable right now we will probably be scheduling a few impromptu
rides if warm weather peeks its head out. We will also be trying to do some training. I will send out notices
and be calling to let you know what is going on. Once again Happy New Year, stay safe and warm and I hope
to see you real soon.
Robert Jackson
Acting Chapter Director
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2016 Chapter M Team
Chapter Director
June Stuckey
918-577-5520
jstuck45@yahoo.com
December Family Gathering
Assistant Chapter Director
Robert Jackson
918-260-5000
rj3ballman@gmail.com
Chapter Treasurer
Joe (Bobbi) Pusch
918-348-5241
pushjoseph@yahoo.com
Chapter Rider Educator
Bill (Debbie) Rhoades
918-616-8863
drhoades58@gmail.com
Chapter MAP Coordinator
Ed (Karen) Mason
315-212-5366
edmasonotg@gmail.com
Chapter MEC Coordinator
Debbie (Bill) Rhoades
918-616-8863
drhoades58@gmail.com
2016 Chapter Couple of the Year
Ed & Karen Mason
315-212-5366
edmasonotg@gmail.com
Chapter CHoY Coordinator
Joe (Bobbi) Pusch
918-348-5241
puschjoseph@yahoo.com
Chapter Newsletter Editor
Angela Jackson
918-630-7799
ajjackson1958@yahoo.com
Chapter Web Master
June Stuckey
918-577-5520
jstuck45@yahoo.com
Sunshine Lady
Kim Osborn
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RIDER EDUCATION
Levels Program
By Bill Rhoades
Happy New Year! Chapter M is rapidly moving to 2016 and that means
that we need to consider what courses and steps that we need to take to continue to
lead the way in our Levels Program. As was explained in our December Chapter
Gathering, there is absolutely no charge for levels participation as Oklahoma
District pays for our Level I applications and the Chapter pays for everything else
through Level IV.
Level I is “Safety by Commitment” and requires absolutely nothing of you other than for you to have a
desire to ride safely. We have a few new Chapter members that need to get with me to complete their
paperwork for Level I and we’ll get you enrolled. It is truly that simple. If you would like to complete the form
and bring it to me, the form is available here: http://gwrra.org/regional/ridered/officerpage.html#a5.
Simply download the N.7 form, fill it out and bring it to me and I’ll take care of the rest.
Level II is “Safety by Education” and requires you to invest a little time toward your safety. At this
level, you must have completed a Rider Education course within the last 3 years. There are plenty of courses
available either through GWRRA (Advanced Rider Course (ARC) for two-wheelers, Trike Rider Course (TRC)
for three wheelers, etc). Each of these courses typically cost $35 and the Trike Rider Course will be available at
the Region H Rally coming up in March. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers motorcycle training courses
where you can ride your motorcycle in a one-day course. Brown’s Driving School offers these courses in Tulsa
for $135 and equivalent courses can be found in Arkansas for $100. I’ll keep looking for GWRRA sponsored
ARC at the lower rate, but currently, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol offers a course that is absolutely free and
will suffice for a training course for Level II. While the 2016 course schedule is not yet online, it can be found
here http://www.ohpsaferiders.com/. Once you have taken an approved motorcycle safety course, you will
need to have 5,000 Safe Miles (miles ridden without an accident since joining GWRRA). For our Co-Riders, we
will be presenting a Co-Riders’ Seminar in January or February (dates to be determined). Once you have
completed that course (which is absolutely free) and have 5,000 miles, you will be eligible to move to Level II
in the Levels Program.
Level III or “Safety by Preparedness” requires a member to be current in the Level II program by having
a current Motorcycle Safety Course, a current first aid or CPR course (GWRRA has instructors who provide the
Medic First Aid course (MFA) which teaches both at the same training session and is good for 2 years), carry a
first aid kit on your motorcycle, and have a completed Motorist Awareness seminar. Chapter M will be hosting
a Motorist Awareness seminar in January or February with dates yet to be determined.
Level IV or “Safety by Enhanced Commitment and Preparedness” is the level that we should all strive to
reach and maintain. In order to meet this level, you must be current in Level III for a minimum of one year and
have 25,000 safe miles. You must be current in both first aid and CPR qualifications (remember the MFA
meets both requirements). In addition, you must make a commitment to wear ALL of your motorcycle safety
gear when you ride. This includes over-the-ankle boots, long pants, long sleeves, fullfingered gloves, eye protection and a helmet. Level IV designates you as a “Master”
rider, dedicated to safety of yourself and others. At each GWRRA rally at the District
level and above, there is a free breakfast or luncheon for current Level IV riders and coriders to recognize their dedication to safety. Chapter M presently has 22 members
enrolled in the Levels Program with 9 Level IV members and two of those members
being at that level for more than 5 years and designated as Senior Masters.
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I look forward to serving the Chapter as the Chapter Educator. As the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
states, “The more you know, the better it gets.” I want to wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year.
Happiness isn’t around the corner, happiness IS the corner.
Bill Rhoades
Rider Education Coordinator
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Motorcycle Accident
Statistics
Motorcycle statistics suggest quite a bit about the dangers
associated with riding. Many of these statics lead to the idea
that the practice of riding a motorcycle is one of great
danger, and while this may be true, statistics also reveal
much more.
Dr. Ed Mason
Several reports claim that, on average, between two and three thousand
motorcyclists die each year in the United States. Motorcycle fatalities have been
on the rise ever since the late 1990s, reaching a record high of 12 percent—a total
of 5,037 motorcycle fatalities—of all vehicle crash-deaths in 2007 in the United
States. These statistics suggest what many believe to be true: Motorcycles are
dangerous, which may be true, but the general public should also know they are
dangerous because of their very nature—existing in the open, without protective
barriers between the rider and outside elements on the road—not because of the
way motorcyclists are trained to operate. In fact, during research conducted by the
National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) during 2003, it was found that
in all motorcycle accidents occurring between motorcyclists and cars, the
motorcyclist was either not at fault or less at fault than the other driver 80 percent
of the time. This statistic should clear up the misconception that all motorcyclists
operate on the edge, seeking danger. The very opposite is true; most motorcyclists
take advantage of defensive driving courses and other educational classes related
to riding.
A frightening statistic from a 2000 study reveals how often car drivers are at fault
in fatal motorcycle crashes. The study reports that in 2000 there were over 1,280
two-vehicle fatal crashes between motorcycles and other vehicles. Of these fatal
collisions, the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcyclist was traveling
straight in their lane or lawfully passing another vehicle 35 percent of the time.
This is only one scenario demonstrating driver negligence killing a motorcyclist.
Wearing a properly fitted helmet can help reduce the risks associated with riding,
but will not offer the safety airbags would—motorcycles are, and always will be,
more dangerous than cars. The NHTSA found that, based on a 2006 study,
motorcyclists are eight times more likely to be injured in an accident than singlevehicle travelers. While there may be no one method to buck that trend overall,
every rider should realize the dangers of motorcycling every time they hit the
road—this revelation, on its own, can help.
As my buddy Bill Rhodes preaches to everyone who rides, ATGATT
Ride safe and stay alert
Dr. Ed Mason
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Motorist Awareness Coordinator
Birthdays:
Ralph Suter
Larry Culwell
Debbie Rhoades
Robert Jackson
Colton Jackson
Judy Sullivan
Jan 1
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 29
Jan 29
GWRRA Anniversaries:
John Neal
Frank Zugelder
Kaye Smith
Bryan Vest
Ed Mason
2012
2012
2010
2012
1999
Wedding Anniversary:
Bryan & Tina Young
Come join us
on January 14
at Pizza Hut for
our monthly
gathering. We
would love to
see you!
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
2016 District
Polar Bear Ride
10029 Old US
HWY 62
Henryetta OK
12:00
3
4
5
Ch-L 7pm
Golden Corral
Lawton
10
11
12
Ch- P 7pm
Pizza Hut
Claremore
17
6
18
25
Ch-I 7pm
East China Buffet
Bixby
31
January 2016
8
13
14
Ch-E 7pm
Golden Corral
Tulsa
Ch-M 7pm
Pizza Hut
Muskogee
Ch-W 7pm
GattiTown
Oklahoma City
Ch-K 7pm
Pizza Hut
Ponca City
19
26
9
Ch-X 9am
Golden Corral
Stillwater
20
Ch-N 7pm
Libby’s Café
Goldsby
24
7
Ch-G 7pm
Montana Mikes
Bartlesville
21
15
16
22
23
29
30
Ch-J 7:15pm
Johnnie’s
Charcoal
Edmond
27
28
Ch-B 7pm
Golden Corral
Shawnee
Notes:
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2015-2016 RIDE FOR HONOR
Benefitting Oklahoma’s Green Country Veterans and Veteran’s Programs
Sponsored by: GWRRA Oklahoma Chapter M, Muskogee
In December 1861, the U.S. Navy developed the precursor to what eventually became the Congressional Medal of Honor and
President Abraham Lincoln signed it into law. Since that time, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded, with more than
2/3 of actions occurring prior to 1919 when the standards for award were significantly changed. Prior to that time, individuals could
actually submit themselves (without witnesses) for the Medal of Honor.
Within the state of Oklahoma, we have 23 recipients of this prestigious award, one of which the whereabouts has been lost to
history. GWRRA Chapter M’s Ride for Honor is designed to pay homage to our heroes of this great nation, learn about their
sacrifices, and have a great time riding.
This is a photo tour. All participants will receive a list of Oklahoma’s Medal of Honor recipients, where they are interred,
and a copy of each citation explaining their actions to receive the award.
Cost:
$15.00 per participant
Ride Timeline:
Participants will have from March 14, 2015 to February 28, 2016 to complete the Ride for Honor. All
pictures (digital format) will be sent to RideforHonor@gmail.com on or before March 1, 2016.
Scoring:
Awards:
1 Point for picture of participant(s) on motorcycle at the front gate of each cemetery.
2 Points for picture of participant(s) next to headstone as proof they honored this hero with a personal
visit.
(1)
Ride for Honor commemorative 3-D pin
(Awarded at the time of registration.)
(2)
First Place award - $100 gas card
(Awarded at Chapter M’s March 2016 Anniversary.)
(3)
Second Place Award – 2 paid registrations to 2016
Oklahoma District Convention
(Awarded at Chapter M’s March 2016 Anniversary.)
(Pin shown actual size)
All ties for highest scores will be placed in a drum and drawn at
the Chapter’s anniversary gathering in March 2016 (date to be confirmed).
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(Detach and mail to address shown below)
_________ _______________________________
Rider Name
______
____________________________________
Co-Rider Name
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
City, State
Zip Code
__________________
Telephone Number
Entry Fee(s):
__________________________________
Email
___________ X $15.00 = $_________
Number
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Mail registration form and entry
fee(s) to:
Chapter Director, GWRRA OK-M
33322 State Hwy. 51 East
Wagoner, OK 74467
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2016 DISTRICT / REGION /
GWRRA EVENTS
February 27 (Sat) Chapter X Anniversary 11am – 2pm 7 South Little, Cushing Youth
Center, Cushing OK. Theme:” Boots Chaps
and Cowboy Hats”
March 6 (Sun) Chapter E Anniversary – 2:00 4:00 St. James Presbyterian Church, 11970 S.
Elm, Jenks, OK. Theme: TBA
March 12 (Sat) Chapter M Anniversary –
1:00-4:00 Indian Capital Technology Center,
2403 N. 41st Street E, Muskogee, OK.
Theme: “March Madness”
March 17–19 (Thurs-Sat) Region H Rally
Marshall Texas Civic Center Complex, 2501
East End Blvd. South, Marshall, Texas.
Theme: TBA
March 31–April 2 (Thur-Sat) Louisiana
District Rally Ramada Lafayette Conference
Center, 2032 NE Evangeline Thwy., Lafayette,
LA 70501. Theme: “Mardi Gras Madness”
April 22-24 (Thur-Sat) Kansas District Rally,
Atrium Hotel & Conference Center, 1400 N.
Lorraine Street, Hutchinson, KS
May 19-21 (Thurs-Sat) Texas District Rally,
Frank Mayborn Convention Center, 3003 N.
3rd, Temple, TX
www.gwrra-tx.org
May 26–28 (Thurs-Sat) Arkansas District
Rally TBA (Hold the Date)
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OKLAHOMA DISTRICT TEAM
District Director
Johnie Fredman
Gina Fredman
405-397-3850
405-397-3973
gwrraok@gmail.com
thefredmans@gmail.com
918-752-4675
405-338-5393
ksgraham@beggstelco.net
kd5exm@gmail.com (NEW)
918-357-2930
js2930@cox.net
District Educators
Max Rowlett
Bill Rhoades (Assistant)
580-704-8290
918-616-8863
maxer50@aol.com
drhoades58@gmail.com
District Trainer
Vacant Temporary
John & Shawn Irons
405-747-4618
ironsline3414@gmail.com
District Chapter of the Year Coordinators
John & Shawn Irons
405-747-4618
ironsline3414@gmail.com
District Membership Enhancement
John & Shawn Irons
Robert Jackson (Assistant)
405-747-4618
918-260-5000
ironsline3414@gmail.com (NEW)
rj3ballman@gmail.com
District Newsletter Editor
Linda Frazier
918-682-5999
lfraz54@hotmail.com
District Webmaster
Robert McClure
405-550-9144
b-ok@sbcglobal.net
Assistant District Director
Kenney & Sherry Graham
Marie & Steve Wilson
District Treasurer
Jeannie Smith
District Motorist Awareness Division Coordinators
Kay & ‘Smitty’ Smith
405-201-3601
ldyky727@yahoo.com
District Couple of the Year
John & Sarah Hoogendorn (NEW)
580-262-0813
scottiedog1965@yahoo.com
District Vendor Coordinators
Robert McClure
405-550-9144
b-ok@sbcglobal.net
District Camping Coordinators
Bill Shenberger
(918) 574-4663
gwrider13@yahoo.com
District Event Coordinator
Gina Fredman
405-397-3973
thefredmans@gmail.com
Regional Couple of the Year
Steve & Carolyn Cotton
918-245-7111
scotton01@cox.net
Link to Oklahoma District: http://www.gwrraokla.org
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By the Book
By: Jack Wagner
Deputy Director
Region H Trainer
“By the Book” articles are intended to help familiarize GWRRA Volunteer Leaders and
Members with the policies, procedures, and information contained in the GWRRA Officer’s
Handbook (OHB). A copy of the Officer’s Handbook can be found at the following Internet
website: www.gwrra.org/oconnect/officerhandbook.html
Please feel free to reprint these articles in Region, District, or Chapter newsletters.
.
From the Beginning
In the past, By the Book articles have tended to be a bit random. The Officer Handbook, while not intended to
be all inclusive, provides the roadmap our Association should follow. The Officer Certification Program (OCP)
expands on the Officer Handbook and provides additional direction and interpretations. The contents of the
Officer Handbook and OCP are not secret or intended to just be known by officers. Instead all members can
benefit from knowing what they contain. This being a new year, I thought it prudent to begin at the beginning in
reviewing the Officer Handbook and will include added input from the OCP.
Every organization needs to have a mission and vision statement. These are the foundation for everything the
organization hopes to accomplish. A mission statement defines the fundamental purpose of an organization
and succinctly describes why it exists. The vision statement outlines what the organization wants to be. It is a
long-term view concentrating on the future and should be a source of inspiration.
GWRRA's mission statement is as follows:
Established in 1977, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association provides an atmosphere for fun, safety, and
knowledge to Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcycle owners.
The mission statement stands on its own without additional discussion. It completely describes our
fundamental purpose for existance – fun, safety and knowledge.
The vision statement is a bit more lengthy as it describes how we are going to accomplish the mission.
GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association) is a leader of associational organizations, respected by its
Members as well as its competitors and the communities it operates within.
GWRRA strives to offer the highest quality service to its Members.
GWRRA is a family-oriented, non-religious, non-political association comprised of owners of Honda Gold Wing
and Valkyrie Motorcycles as well as non-Gold Wing owners, our Associate Members.
GWRRA provides a culture which fosters Members with shared values, team concepts and camaraderie. This
culture also provides its Members with opportunities for personal development and achievement.
GWRRA’s divisions (programs) work harmoniously as a team to increase the membership base by creating an
atmosphere that provides fun, promotes safety, heightens knowledge, and by offering a full range of desirable
services and benefits for its Members
Next month we will begin discussion of how we accomplish each of the vision statement elements as we
continue our journey thru the Officer Handbook.
Jack
The more you know, the better it gets!
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Golden Corral
Proudly Supports
GWRRA!
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Oklahoma Chapter Directors
Chapter B Carol Haynes
405-255-3589
carouselranch@hotmail.com
(NEW) Gathering: 4th Tuesday at Golden Corral, 2513 N. Harrison, Shawnee OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter E Brett Keathley
918-232-3460
candooptics@yahoo.com
nd
st
(NEW) Gathering:2 Tuesday at Golden Corral, 8144 E. 21 St., Tulsa OK, eat at 6pm, meet at 7pm
Chapter G Jim & Binnie Gullane
918-331-5859
S52jim@aol.com
Gathering:1st Tuesday at Montana Mikes Steakhouse, 3825 S.E. Adams Rd., Bartlesville OK,
meet at 7pm
Chapter I
Open
(NEW)
Acting Director: Bill Shenberger
918-574-4663 gwrider13@yahoo.com
Gathering: 4th Monday at East China Buffet, 13202 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter J Bill & Julie McIntosh 405-969-2925
cattleone@pldi.net
rd
Gathering: 3 Thursday at Johnnies Charcoal Broiler, 33 E. 33rd, Edmond OK, meet at 7:15pm
Chapter K Lee & Cindy Headrick
580-716-1385
jinglesdog101@yahoo.com
Gathering: 2nd Thursday at Pizza Hut in Ponca City, meet at 7pm
Chapter L
Tom Clouse
580-704-0329
taclouse@gmail.com
Paula Clouse
580-704-0328
pjclouse1@gmail.com
st
Gathering: 1 Monday at Golden Corral in Lawton OK, meet at 7:30pm
Chapter M June Stuckey
918-577-5520
jstuck45@yahoo.com
Acting Director-Robert Jackson 918-260-5000
rj3ballman@gmail.com
nd
Gathering: 2 Thursday at Pizza Hut, 501 W Shawnee St., Muskogee, Eat at 6pm, then meet
at 7pm (NEW)
Chapter N Larry LeTarte
405-323-0776
larry.letarte@cox.net
Gathering: 3rd Tuesday at Libby’s Café, 111 E. Center Street, Goldsby OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter P Beth Jensen
918-693-5538
bethjensen121@yahoo.com
Larry Jensen
918-835-8859
larry.jensen@cox.net
Gathering: 2nd Monday at Pizza Hut, 600 Lynn Riggs Blvd., Claremore OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter X Char Sadler
918-223-5688
char.sadler@gmail.com
nd
(NEW) Gathering: 2 Saturday at Sirloin Stockade, 208 N. Perkins Rd., Stillwater OK, meet at 9 am.
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Happy
New Year
Thank you for your support!
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