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Region B, PA Chapter ‘W’ Directors

Larry & Ellen Faupel299 Sleek RoadNew Paris, PA 15554

G.W.R.R.A.Warrior Riders PA “W”

Everett, PA AUG-SEPT 2010

Chapter Directors Assistant Chapter DirectorsLarry & Ellen Faupel Chuck & Evelyn Stone299 Sleek Road 105 Robin LaneNew Paris, PA 15554 Everett, PA 15537814-733-4349 814-652-6554Email: elf4349@embarqmail.com redtrike@embarqmail.com WHAT WHO(M) CALL (all 814) EMAILChapter EducatorChapter Goodies Alice Feathers 652-5407 afeathers@embarqmail.com Chapter Historian/ Special Activities Coordinator

Alice Feathers 652-5407 afeathers@embarqmail.com

Greeting CardsNewsletter Kathy Stockenus 623-8007 Ghostrider27@embarqmail.comPublic Relations Coordinator/MED Coordinator

Gary Washington 623-7102 coachgoo@pennswoods.net

Treasurer/Special Activities Coordinator

Ralph Feathers 652-5407 afeathers@embarqmail.com

Chapter Couple of the Year

Our Chapter gatherings are held at 9:00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month at Kelly’s Scenic View Restaurant, on east Main Street in Everett, PA.

Our ride departure location is the Masonic Temple parking lot, on Main Street in Everett, PA.

Northeast Region PA District Directors Assistant District Directors SWTom & Renee Wasluck Jim & Diane Heffelfinger279 Church Road 245 Baker LaneMountain Top, PA 18707 Altoona, PA 16601Phone: 570 474-1014 Phone: 814 943-1392Email: goldwing@ptd.net Email: jchdch@atlanticbb.net

PA District Website at: http://www.gwrrapadist.org Document Download Page at: www.gotomra.com/gwrra/default.aspNortheast Region Website at: www.gwrra-northeastregion.org

GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION

WARRIOR RIDERS PA “ W ”EVERETT, PA

CHARTERED AUGUST 2, 1997

AUG-SEPT 2010 NEWSLETTER

Our July 24th gathering was well attended by our Chapter as well as Jim and Diane Heffelfinger and Joe and Sally Shedlock, Chapter Couple from Chapter S.

Our 50/50 drawing was won by Diane Heffelfinger, congratulations Diane.

Our Bug Ride in July was cancelled due to rain and rescheduled for August 21st at 5:00 p.m. We will meet at the #3 exit on I-99 in Cessna. This will be held in conjunction with our Dinner Ride to Sassy Sisters in Portage, PA.

Our LEFT and RIGHT ride was also cancelled due to the heat.

On July 11th, Chapter W was represented by nine members at the Southern Cove Dice Run. It was a beautiful day for a ride and a great time was had by all. Evelyn was a lucky winner with the highest number in the dice rolls.

On July 20th, again nine members rode to the Cowpoke Ice Cream Stand in East Freedom. We were joined there by Christie and their granddaughter, Sydney.

Our Ice Cream run for August will be Tuesday, August 10th. We will be going to Claysburg across from Zigler’s. We will meet at Cessna at 6:00.

Our next gathering will be held August 21st at Kelly’s. We are meeting the third Saturday instead of the fourth due to the PA Convention.

I hope everyone is looking forward to the PA Convention in Johnstown on August 26 - 28. It should be a wonderful time for all. A lot of fun activities are being planned for everyone. Don’t forget to bring your food for the food bank.

BE HAPPY, BE SAFELarry and Ellen, PAW CD’S

I would like to thank everyone for all your phone calls, thoughts and prayers for Larry; we appreciate every one of them.

Thank you,Ellen

Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Region B District of PA

CHAPTER ‘W’ NEWSLETTERAUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2010

Director’s Corner by Larry & Ellen Faupel,

FROM YOUR ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTOR:

Hi everyone:

Summer is flying by, the heat wave continues and we start to realize that the days are getting shorter and the fall season will soon be with us.

Look on the bright side, there is still a lot of good riding left.Our bug run on July 9th was cancelled due to bad weather, but is rescheduled for August 21st. On July 11th we

participated in the Southern Cove Fire Co. Dice Run and Evelyn won the High Roller in the amount of $100.00. Our trip on July 17th to Antietam or Harpers Ferry was cancelled due to lack of participation.

On July 31st, Evelyn and I went to All Chapters East in Carlisle. Chapter “K” put on a very nice event which was well attended with 89 people attending the evening meal.

The Chapter rode a total of 840 miles during the month of July. As a Chapter we have ridden a Total of 3,897 miles on Chapter Rides during the months of May, June and July. Come out and join the fun, you won’t regret it.

The Chapter has another busy month planned for the month(s) of August and September:

08/10 Ice Cream Ride – Meet at Cessna at 6:00 p.m.08/15 Cumberland Scenic RR Ride, leave 9:00 a.m. from 220 bridge.08/21 Gathering at Kelly’s followed at 5:00 p.m. by our Dinner Ride and

Bug Run. Meet at Cessna to get your targets.08/26-28 PA Convention at Johnstown, PA. Chapter “W” is responsible for registration from 12:00 noon till

2:30 p.m.09/09 Ice Cream Ride – Location TBA09/12 Leap Frog Ride, Leave from Everett Masonic Temple at 9:00 a.m.09-17-19 Attending All Chapters WEST, Meadville, PA, (stay overnight?)09/25 Gathering at Kelly’s followed by East Broad Top RR and Trolley ride.

We want to thank everyone for selling the “CASH BONANZA tickets. Our Chapter sold 167 tickets returning 33 unsold to the District.

On Sunday, August 1st we hosted a covered dish dinner followed by the envelope stuffing for the PA Convention at our home. There was plenty of good food and fellowship. Those who assisted were DD-Renee Wasluck, ADD’s –Jim and Diane Heffelfinger, From Chapter “S” CD Randy and Deb Rupert and COY Joe and Sally Shedlock and from Chapter “W” ACD’s Chuck and Evelyn Stone, Gary and Kathy Stockenus and Chris and Christie Hull.

Chapter “W” is responsible for Registration at the GWRRA Keystone Convention in Johnstown on Thursday August 26th from 12:00 noon till 2:30 p.m. In addition we will be selling 50/50 tickets along with Chapter “S” on Thursday afternoon, and ALL DAY Friday and Saturday. ALL HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED.

Chris and Christie along with me will be taking the OCP class at the Keystone Convention.One last thought, our group is growing with new folks joining us at each gathering, so often we get involved

with talking to the folks around us that we overlook the rest of the folks in attendance, so make sure you take time to introduce yourself to the new members and greet the present members and make everyone feel welcome.

Hope to see everyone at our Gathering on August 21st.

“Ride Safe & Ride Proud”

Chuck & Evelyn StoneChapter “W” Assistant Chapter Directors

The following article was taken from the PA District Newsletter. It was submitted by John Steele, PA District Educator.

Here is a must read article by Don Francisco from Chapter IL-A.

Lightning is the MOST UNDERRATED weather hazard. On average, only floods kill more people. Lightning is most often seen in thunderstorms. In fact, lightning is what makes thunderstorms. Lightning makes every single thunderstorm a potential killer. Forecasting when and where lightning will strike is not yet possible and most likely never will be.

In the United States, lightning routinely kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes. Only lightning can strike outside the storm itself, and is the first thunderstorm hazard to arrive and the last to leave and knows no boundaries. Since lightning is so unpredictable no one can guarantee an individual or group absolute protection from lightning. However, knowing and following proven lightning safety guidelines can greatly reduce the risk of injury or death.

While no place is 100% safe from lightning, some places are much safer than others. Buildings that are NOT SAFE (even if they are "grounded") have exposed openings. Convertible vehicles offer no safety from lightning, even if the top is "up". Other vehicles, which are NOT SAFE during lightning storms, are those which have open cabs, such as golf carts, tractors, and construction equipment.

The safest location during a thunderstorm is inside a large enclosed structure with plumbing and electrical wiring. If lightning strikes the building, the plumbing and wiring will conduct the electricity better than a human body. If you are using any electrical appliances or plumbing fixtures (INCLUDING telephones and computers), and a storm is overhead, you are putting yourself at risk! If no buildings are available, then an enclosed metal vehicle such as an automobile, van, or school bus makes a decent alternative. If you are inside a vehicle, put the windows up, and avoid contact with any conducting paths leading to the outside of the vehicle.

Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles from the area where it is raining and many people are unaware of how far lightning can strike from its parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. Seek safe shelter immediately. Remember this lightning safety rule...When thunder roars, go indoors and stay there until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder. DON”T wait for the rain to start before seeking shelter, and don't leave shelter just because the rain has ended.

There is NO SAFE PLACE outdoors during a lightning storm. If stuck outdoors on a highway, you could find a highway overpass and park the bike and get as high as possible from the road, high enough to be out of any water, on the embankment between the highway and the bottom of the bridge. At the same time, do not touch the metal of the bridge. You are trying to get away from metal and water conductors.

Lightning can be as hot as 54,000°F (30,000°C), a temperature that is five times the surface of the sun! Water and metal are excellent conductors of electricity. The current from a lightning flash will easily travel for long distances. The average lightning bolt carries about 30,000 amps of charge, has 100 million volts of electric potential. These amounts can burn through ANY insulator (even the ceramic insulators on power lines!) Besides, the lightning bolt may just have traveled many miles through the atmosphere, which itself is a good insulator.

Practice Safe Riding.

FROM YOUR CHAPTER

EDUCATOR

BIRTHDAYS:

Aug 07 – Evelyn StoneAug 14 – Larry FaupelSept 04 – Buzz GrimmSept 07 – Bonny RobinsonSept 14 – Bill GrimmSept 30 – Arlene Duppstadt

ANNIVERSARIES: Aug 10 – Chuck & Evelyn StoneAug 18 – Chris & Christie HullSept 03 – Don & Helen BurketSept 17 – Blaine & Bonny Robinson

ROLL FOR THE DOUGH:

As of 08-03-2010 twelve chapters have earned points. The top 5 are:

Chapter V – 14 points; Chapter H – 12 points; Chapter R – 11 points; Chapter B – 7 points Chapter I – 4 points.

CHAPTER W NEWSLETTER: The newsletter editors will be on vacation the month of September so a newsletter will not be sent out during that time. We will resume in October.

CHAPTER W

ACTIVITY and MEETING SCHEDULE

Aug 10 – Ice Cream Run – claysburg – Leave from Cumberland Truck Parts in Cessna – 6:00pm

Aug 15 – Cumberland Scenic RR Ride – Leave from 220 South Bridge – 9:00 am

Aug 21 – Monthly gathering 9:00am at Kelly’s Scenic View Restaurant in Everett, PA NOTE – THIRD SATURDAY NOT THE FOURTH

Aug 21 – Dinner and Bug Ride to Sassy Sisters, Portage – Leave from Cumberland Truck Parts in Cessna – 5:00pm

Aug 26-28 – PA Convention – Johnstown, PA Registration duty 12:00-2:30 the 26th.

Sept 09 – Ice Cream Run – TBA

Sept 12 – Leap Frog Ride – Leave from Schellsburg Church parking lot – 9:00am

Sept 25 – Monthly gathering 9:00am at Kelly’s Scenic View Restaurant in Everett, PA

Oct 02 – Road Kill Café – Leave from Everett Masonic Temple – 9:00am

Oct 17 – Directors Ride – Leave from Everett Masonic Temple – 11:30am

Oct 23 – Monthly gathering 9:00am at Kelly’s Scenic View Restaurant in Everett, PA

Oct 30 – Family Halloween Hay Ride followed by hot dog roast at Faupel’s – time TBA

District Director Notes: August, 2010

Just can’t believe it is August already. We have been really busy planning for the upcoming convention at Johnstown. Believe it or not we have also been working on finalizing a contract for 2011 and working on a location for 2012.

Since we attended our daughter’s wedding during the 4th of July weekend we were unable to attend Wing Ding this year. Heard that it was a big success and went well. Next year’s Wing Ding is going to be held in Knoxville Tennessee. Plans are already in the works to make it next year. Hope to see you there. Maybe a chapter of the year???

Not being able to go to Wing Ding had us thinking about somewhere we have never been before. We decided to attend the New England Convention, touring the New England states, before the convention started. With three other couples from Chapter H we set out to see some of the states we have never been to. At the end of our trip we were able to attach a few more of those little diamond stones on our map of states our Goldwing has been.

Our first day was a short trip to Oneonta NY. Stopped here specifically to make sure we could eat dinner at Brooks Barbeque. Funny how trips are planned around places to eat! The second day put us touring through some of the most beautiful roads in NY going through Lake Placid and ending up in Swanton VT.

This part of the trip was a little less exciting since we had a little mishap. Seems as though that saying you always hear after a motorcycle accident “I did not see you/them” was said again once more. As we were getting ready to leave a gas station a couple pulled up along side of us and was looking at the trike. We smiled and waved to them and they waved back. We pulled forward to the exit area of the lot waiting for traffic to go by.While waiting, the couple must have decided that they needed gas and started to back up to move to the pumps. Guess the driver was not watching where he was going because he backed right up into our trailer. The impact almost pushed us out into the street, with traffic coming at us. Damage was minimal except where the trailer hitch on the truck struck the

side of the trailer. As I got off of the trike and approached the driver, the first words I heard were those you seem to always hear after an accident, “I didn’t see you.” We got all of the insurance information exchanged so that we could get on our way. The trailer was still drivable.

Our third travel day took us to Newport RI. We spent the night so that the next day we could tour some of the mansions in Newport. It is amazing to see the work that was done to these homes during the era that they were built. Lucky we used the town’s transportation system to go from mansion to mansion because it really rained between moving from one to another.

After leaving Newport we traveled more beautiful roads to Bar Harbor ME. Again we used the town’s transportation system to go into town for dinner. What else is there to do other than to make sure you get to eat some of the best lobster that Maine could offer. We spent the night in a motel in which our room was about the size of our bathroom in our house. Even with that, the motel was extremely clean and the owners were very friendly. That made the stay worthwhile. If you get a chance ask Renee about how well the air conditioner worked! The next day we went touring through Arcadia National Park, had lunch at Jordan’s Pond, and went up to the top of Cadillac Mountain. Great view! We had to cut the park tour short because we had reservations on one of the whale watching tour boats. The four-hour trip out on the ocean was well worth the money spent. We got to see five different whales. The humpback was putting on a great show around the boat. The only bad point during the trip out was there were several people around us that could not handle the motion of the boat. Don’t think we need to say more.

We all left Bar Harbor and headed to the New England convention in Gorham NH. Had a good time during the convention. This was a time to meet up with old friends and make new ones. It was also a time for us to sit back and enjoy the convention without worrying about what was going on. That’s going to change in a few weeks!

Congratulations Pennsylvania for being the largest District in attendance, and to Chapter

R for being the largest chapter outside the NE England states. Those Roll for the Dough points are adding up!

Now we headed home only to find out that one of the power plants I work at had went down because of a problem. I had to get back to work and working 16-hour days made me miss All Chapters East. Renee was able to attend.

Chapter K did a great job with All Chapters East. Just goes to prove you can accomplish a lot working together. It was a very relaxing day, watching people play the games, catching up with friends, and of course snacking. Saturday night’s dinner was great. The center always does a great job with it.

Thank you again, chapter K for all the time and effort you put into make this a successful event.

There will be a change in location for thePennsylvania District Convention in 2011. Wewill announce the location and dates at the closing ceremonies in Johnstown.

The economy has had a big affect on each and every one of us. The District convention and the sales of the District Raffle tickets are not immune to this problem. Registration for this year’s convention is at an all time low. Sales of the District raffle tickets is down, with only 53% of the tickets returned to us sold. All of this considered we have been doing our best to put on a convention that you will still be able to enjoy. We can only work with the funds that all of you help to make. It is extremely hard to plan over a year in advance not knowing if the funds will be available. With only three weeks till the convention we have been making changes so that at the end of the convention we will be able to pay the bills.

Putting the convention issues aside, please remember that we will be supporting theJohnstown Food Pantry again this year. If the economy has had any effect on you, just imagine what kind of affect it has on the people that have been struggling to keep their families fed. If each and every one of us could bring something the Food Pantry can use, such as household size nonperishable food items, any paper products and baby supplies. There will be fewer of us at the convention this year so if All of you that will be attending could help; we

want to make the collection of food for the food pantry a success.We’re sure you will find changes once you get to the convention this year. Make sure you check your packet for a new up dated schedule of events. We will try to have a bulletin board located in the registration area to list any changes that have been made to that day’s event. There will be changes in the Rider Education seminars, Leadership Training seminars, new events associated with this year’s theme and Pennsylvania will be hosting the Region Couple of the Year Selection.

All Chapter Directors have received their Chapter Assignment for the Convention in the packets at the District Staff Meeting, so check with him/her to see how you can help.

We will need help and participation from ALL CHAPTERS. This is the only way our Convention will be a success and everyone can enjoy it. SO REMEMBER WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU TO HELP JUST SAY “YES”.

The Convention Registration form has been sent out to all the Chapter Directors, Assistant Directors, and appears on the PA web page. The pre-registration date has passed but it is still not too late to register for the convention.

All Saturday Day Pass with Banquet will have until the August 20th deadline to register. If you registered for this, you will have to come to the registration table to pick up your packet on Saturday.

Don’t forget that Friday night, we are having a talent show. Miguel Lebron & Gracie Tirado, the District Couple will be in charge of this event. If you would like to entertain the membership, or simply show off your talents, please contact them atgwrra.pa.districcouple2010@gmail.com . We need all of your help to make this event a success. We cannot do it without you.

During Friday night’s Talent Show we would like to have a best dressed Clown contest. Plan on dressing up as a clown when you come to the talent show and you could be the lucky winner of a first or second place prize for the best dressed clown.

There will be no official judging because the judges will be mixed in with the attendees of the talent show and could even be dressed as a clown just like you.

Remember, the hospitality room will be open to everyone who comes to the rally. If you come on a full registration or a day pass you are welcome to stop in the hospitality room. With this being said, remind everyone that is coming to the convention to help keep the hospitality room supplied with snacks by bringing something to share with their fellow members. We have promised the Pasquerilla Center all food and drinks will stay in the hospitality room.

Chapter Directors and Assistant Chapter Directors look over the schedule for the convention. There will be a question & answer seminar about the Couple of the Year program on Friday. This seminar is for you to ask questions about the program and see how important it is for your chapter. There may be some changes made for the 2011-year and it would be nice if you were on the same page as all of the chapters when it comes to the COY program. We believe this program is very important for the chapters to be involved in.This seminar may help you with getting a couple to become your Couple of the Year.

LIGHT PARADE:

For many years, Gary Dunn sponsored our light parade and kept it going. Please, plan on riding in the parade on Thursday night, so we may all pay a tribute to someone who had done so much to keep this tradition alive! Come out and ride with us in the light parade even if you don’t have any other lights then what the wing comes with.

We have received permission from the Johnstown City Manager to make a second loop from Point Stadium to the War Memorial. As long as there are no emergencies in the city the police department will cooperate with us.

BIKE SHOW:

There will be changes in the bike show this year, with classifications and judging all taking place on Saturday.

Classifications are planned to start at 9am and go to 11:30am. Judging, as of right now, is planned for 1pm to 2:30pm. A Saturday day pass will permit you to enter the bike show. Depending on the convention schedule these times are subject to change. Be sure to check your packets when you arrive at the convention.

CONVENTION RAFFLE TICKETS:

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP WITH GETTING THE DISTRICT RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD!

Please turn in any sold tickets monthly to your Assistant District Directors.

The deadline for your Chapter to receive credit for selling the tickets is fast approaching. It is August 10th.

UP COMING EVENTS:

ALL CHAPTERS WEST hosted by Chapter Non September 17th & 18th, 2010. Location is the Kozy Rest Kampgrounds in Harrisville, Pa.

PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICTCONVENTION, August 26th, 27th and 28th inJohnstown, Pa.

Tom & Renee WasluckPennsylvania District Directors

SW_ASSISTANT DISTRICT DIRECTOR:

HI Everyone,Summer has sure gone by quickly this

year. In the midst of all the hustle, we were able to spend ten beautiful days touring New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island with nine of our chapter friends. This trip enabled Jim to check off two more of his “must do’s”. After reading about Cabot Trail on Cape Briton in Nova Scotia and about walking on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks he knew that he had to see this by bike. We did and have both Kodak memories and those in our mind of the beautiful cliffs, ocean views, and nature. Although we never saw a moose, we saw several Bald Eagles that were absolutely

magnificent. It was a great trip and one we would not have been able to share with these friends if not for belonging to GWRRA.

This month, we attended Chapter W’s gathering and had some good laughs. Larry and Ellen Faupel, along with their assistants, Chuck and Evelyn Stone, had a nice turn out at their gathering as their membership continues to grow. We would like to extend our get well wishes to Larry. We hope that he will be back to himself sooner that he expects.

We also attended All Chapters East in Carlisle with a Saturday day pass. We were not able to camp but after talking with those that did, it was quite an enjoyable weekend. Chapter K, once again, put together another great weekend. It was fantastic to have ten chapters participate and hope that All Chapters West is as well attended. If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time. All Chapters West is being held at Kozy Rest Kampground in Harrisville the weekend of September 17 and 18. Chapter N needs your registration by August 30.

The PA District Convention is now only days away. The talent show on Friday night sounds like it has plenty to offer. The games are all set for the carnival atmosphere. This will be the last year in Johnstown and next year’s venue will be announced at the banquet. Even if you have attended the convention in Johnstown the last two years, there are still plenty of local places to visit and ride. We really have some beautiful roads and sites within the surrounding area. The convention is one huge reunion for those friendships that have developed at earlier times. It really is good to see old friends and reminisce about the good times that were had. Take the time right now, to send in that registration so we can see you at the convention.

We want to close with some thanks to the GWRRA members. First to the members ofChapters S and W for hosting the convention this year, we say thanks. We also would like to

thank all of the members throughout the state for selling the Cash Bonanza tickets. The district convention would not be able to exist without your help and support. We salute your dedication!

Jim and Diane HeffelfingerPA S.W. Assistant District Directors

CONVENTION GAME ARTICLE:

Greetings from PA-V. Can you believe that it is August already? We will be in Johnstown in a few weeks visiting old friends and making new friends.

Let’s talk about, “ Don’t Let the Crap Hit the Fan”. This game you will launch an object and try to have it land in a bucket. To make it more challenging the bucket will be under fan blades. You will get one practice shot and three shots for score.

“Ring a Peg is self explanatory. Toss six rings, rings a peg to score points.

The games are ready are you? So far we have 9 teams registered for the games. Don’t miss out on the fun. Register your Chapter’s Team today. Send it to goldwing97red@comcast.net .

See you in Johnstown

Denny and Kathy BrillhartChapter Directors, Black Rose Wings

GWRRA Chapter PA-Vgoldwing97red@comcast.net

GET_WELL WISHES:

The District sends get well wishes and prayers to: Larry Faupel, (Chapter Director of PA W) was diagnosed with leukemia. He will be undergoing some intense radiation. Cards can be sent to Larry at: 299 Sleek Road - New Paris, Pa 15554

National News:

GWRRA is going through many changes, as you may or may not be aware. In my opinion, most are in the positive direction. Some, like the declining Membership are not. The increase in new Member benefits, which I will explain shortly, are definitely a positive for our Members and potential Members. The training of our Officers, a great Wing Ding (that just occurred), a new Director and his approach to improving Chapter Life...are all positive changes in GWRRA! But we need more, and we need your help. In order to do that, we are going to be doing more surveys, both electronically and by phone. We will be placing polls on the GWRRA Home Page, so please participate. Just go to www.gwrra.org and let your opinion be known.

Also, make sure you and your fellow Members have an accurate email registered with us in your "official" record. This is so we can send you surveys and ask your opinions on a variety of subjects about how to make GWRRA better and provide you the products and services you are seeking! We need and want your feedback. Remember, you always have the option of opting out of any electronic emails or surveys, but we really want your feedback. That is the only way we can provide you what you desire! Help us, help you! We now have more new Member benefits and discount programs to offer you. With that being said, we apologize to our Canadian and overseas Members as most of these new discount programs do not apply outside the United States. We are always looking for benefit programs that apply to all our Members. So, if any Members in Canada or other countries have programs you would like me to investigate, please contact me and I will be happy to follow-up with you. Here is a short description of each of the new programs:        The GWRRA Vacation Center has partnered with America's largest cruise agency, CruisesOnly®, to offer the lowest prices in the industry to Gold Wing Members and backed by the only 110% Best Price Guarantee in the industry.         Wyndham Hotels (20% discount at eleven different Wyndham chains including Days Inn, Ramada, Super 8 and more) GWRRA Members save 20% on the best available rates at all Wyndham Hotels worldwide, including Ramada, Wingate, Hawthorne Suites, Days Inn and many more.            KOA   Gold Wing Road Riders Association Members who purchase a Value Kard Rewards Membership for $18, regularly $24, will also receive a bonus of 6500 points (equaling $10 off their next stay)! Value Kard Rewards entitles Members to receive 10% off the daily registration rate at any KOA in North America, plus the ability to earn kamping points which translates into dollars off future camping.  Additionally, because they received the 6500 points they would be placed in our bonus earning level, where they accrue points at a 10% faster rate. www.myvkr.com/goldwing I started with GWRRA when I was 30...that's almost 32 years ago! GWRRA has been around for more than 33 years now, so I expect and want GWRRA to be around another 33 years at least. This depends on you, our Members. Please help us by contacting me, participating in our surveys, filling out our polls, contacting your local Officers, Mike Stiger, whatever you need to do, to get your voices heard. This is your Association; and if you want GWRRA to provide you the services, products, gatherings, events and more importantly, "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge", stay involved!  And remember, I also need your articles and stories for the Wingin' It, so we can continue to make Wingin' It a truly Members' e-Newsletter and GWRRA a great organization. Please e-mail me your input at eprice@gwrra.org

Have a safe riding season,Ed Price - Marketing Director, GWRRA"Friends for FUN, Safety & Knowledge"

The Region Directors:

At the time of this printing, the Region Newsletter had not been published. Hope to have news in our next newsletter.

2010 CHAPTER EVENTS

AUGUST 01 – Chapter G – Summer Picnic – Albion Park 07 – Chapter Q – Poker Run – Brokenstraw Campgrounds – Pittsfield, PA - 10:00am 14 – Chapter N – Poker Run – Conneaut Lake Park – Conneaut Lake, PA – 10:00am

15 – Chapter B – 1st Annual Ride-In – C.R. Lapp’s Family Rest. – Quarryville, PA – 12:00pm

SEPTEMBER 03-06 – Chapter Q – Campout and Chicken BBQ - Brokenstraw Campgrounds 12 – Chapter A – Annual Picnic – Boyertown Community Park – Boyertown, PA – 9:30am 17-19 – PA All Chapters – West – Kozy Rest Kampgrounds – Harrisville, PA – PA-N Host 19 – Chapter V – Annual Picnic – Codorus State Park – 9:00am 25 – Chapter D – Annual Pig Roast – 919 Rockdale Rd – Butler, PA – 6:00pm 26 – Chapter K – Hobo Stew – Turnpike Ramblers M/C Club – RT944 Carlisle, PA – 9:00am

DECEMBER 04 – Chapter D – Christmas Dinner/Party – Knights of Columbus Hall – Wexford, PA – 6:30pm 04 – Chapter G – Christmas Party 04 – Chapter L – Christmas Party 04 – Chapter Q – Christmas Party – Youngsville Fire Hall 04 – Chapter T – Christmas Party – Beka House – Boswell, PA – 5:00pm 04 – Chapter W – Christmas Party – Ivy Stone Restaurant – 6:00pm 11 – Chapter I – Christmas Dinner 11 – Chapter N – Christmas Party

2010 Region Events:

Jan 7-9, MD District Rally, Winter Thing – Ocean City, MD

Jun 30-July 3, Wing Ding 32, Des Moines, IowaJuly 22-24, New England District Rally,

(ME,VT,NH,MA,RI,CT) Gorham, NH

Aug 5-7 New York/New Jersey Districts Rally – Bridgewater, NJAug 26-28, Pennsylvania District Rally Johnstown, PA.Sept 12 – NJ District Picnic aboard the

Battleship USS New Jersey

“In God We Trust”

AUTUMN BEGINS SEPTEMBER 23rd

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