The Golden Eagle Gazette
Chapter IN-O
Chapter Directors
Charles & Kathy Friedman
(812) 550-2693
Assistant Chapter Director
Becky Cassitty
(812) 983-4209
Rider Education
Vernon Hunt
(812) 454-5763
Treasurer
Diane Angermeier
(812) 499-3577
Web Master
Dan Roberts
(270) 748-0301
Newsletter Editor
Cathy Roberts
(270) 748-1168
Historian
Becky Cassitty
(812) 983-4209
Membership Enhancement
Wendy Bengert
(812) 479-9569
Couple of the Year
Jim & Wendy Bengert
(812) 479-9569
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00. Everyone is always welcome!
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February 2018
Chapter Directors
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Chapter Directors
Charles & Kathy
Friedman
From the Director‟s Desk
Hello Chapter O! We would like to thank everyone for braving the
cold weather to attend our Polar Bear Breakfast. I cannot think of a better
way to start the New Year than being with our Chapter O family. I was
amazed at the turnout considering how cold it was. We even had guests;
Mike and Lori Adkins.
They were thinking about joining our chapter and wanted to see what we
were all about. I was proud of how each and every one of you went out of
your way to make them feel welcome. Both of them have their own bike.
Mike has a front trike conversion and Lori rides a Spider. They are looking
forward to joining our family.
We had a nice crowd for our January meeting. I thought the snow
might keep everyone away. I should have known better. We had several
guests to join us. Mike and Lori Adkins were there. They brought Lori‟s son
Jeremy with them. Jeremy is in the military and was leaving the next day.
We thank him for keeping us safe. We were also joined by DJ Hazebrook,
who rides a yellow 2002 1800, and Jeff Robinson. Jeff has a two tone grey
2017 1800. Welcome everyone!
One of the joys of being a Chapter Director is getting to award a
chapter member for a job well done. 2018 Couple of the year is Wendy and
Jim Bengert.
It was an honor to give Wendy hers and Jim‟s medal.
Winter Rendezvous is February 9th and 10th. This year‟s theme is “Let‟s
Play Ball!” Becky and Wendy plan to attend. I cannot think of two better
members to represent Chapter O. I am looking forward to hearing their stories.
I wish it was closer so more members could join in on the fun. Maybe next
year.
Hopefully the Saturday after Winter Rendezvous we will have our annual
Valentine‟s dinner at the Log Inn. This is always a popular event for our
members.
Good company and good food. Sounds like a winner to me!
Coming up on Saturday March 3rd is a new event. A girl‟s only lunch at
Rafferty‟s on Green River Road. We are going to have a great time.
Kathy & Charles
Assistant Director
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Assistant Director
Becky Cassitty
WOW! It looks like we are off to a great start for 2018. Even with the
snowy weather we had great attendance for our January gathering. Charles
introduced all of the officers, old and new.
The Chapter welcomed some guests to the gathering and hopefully, with
that, some new members. Welcome to D J Hazebrook, Lori & Mike Adkins
and their son Jeremey, and Jeff Robinson.
Congratulation go out to our 2018 Couple Of the Year, Wendy & Jim
Bengert. They have been our Chapter MEC and have worked tireless in their
job. Wendy & Jim were also presented with their Masters from the District
Assistant Rider Ed. Couple, Debbie & Dennis Juncker, Congratulation again
on another job well done.
We will be having our Valentines Dinner on February 17th at 4:00 PM at the
Log Inn (time could change).
Kathy Friedman is planning a Ladies Luncheon for sometime in March. More
details to come on this.
Charlie & Linda Willett are heading up the 2018 ride schedule, and would
like to have any suggestions from the members. So if in your travels last year
you found some new place you would like to see the Chapter ride to this
year, let Charlie know and maybe it may make the list.
A reminder: Winter Rendezvous is coming up on February 9-10. Wendy and
I will be going and know that we will have a wonderful weekend.
In closing, here's hoping Mother Nature has a change of heart and lets us
have a break from the ice and snow and cold weather soon. Hope to see
you at the next gathering on February 11th.
Becky
Rider Education
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Vernon Hunt
Rider Educator
To All Members and Members to Be, How about this weather so far this year! It is like feast or famine. I do not know about you but I am getting excited about spring being just a month away and I am getting my rides ready to get on the open road. Now I know a few of you have been riding even if it is just to work and back and maybe just a quick trip around the neighborhood to get those juices flowing or get that cabin fever out of your system. I can only say I envy those that can do this as my days off seem to coincide with the weather being at its worst. For those of you getting out, just a few reminders of what you need to watch for as you are out this time of year. People are not ready (if they ever are) for motorcycles to be out this time of year. So give extra distance and extra caution at intersections, as you always should. A lot of four wheelers might not expect your presence and could cause you some unneeded bike and body issues. It is also a good time of the year to get those things taken care of for maintenance on those two and three wheel steeds so we can enjoy every moment when the weather does let those steeds out of the barn. There are also personal items that need to be attended to. Update those medicine and medical lists and make copies either hard copies or flash drives. Make sure that the people you are riding with know where these are located in case of an emergency. It is also advisable to update phone lists and relatives that need to be notified in case of an emergency while out on a trip or just a short ride around the areas that you ride. As a group we do a very good job of watching how we perform on the road as we watch out for the people in our group and others around us. So let us keep up the good work and have another great year of riding and adventures as we get prepared for this riding season. Ride safe so we can meet again,
Vernon Hunt (Chapter O Ride Educator)
Gathering Happenings 2018
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Pledge of Allegiance Welcomed visitors: DJ Hazebrook, Jeff Robinson, and Mike & Lori Adkins accompanied
by their son Jeremy
Discussed new/old officers. Becky is looking for someone to take over as the historian
Lynn Hunt explained Biker Bucks and the changes on the new Biker Bucks Form Upcoming Events: January 27th Bandana‟s BBQ @ 4:30, February 17th Log Inn @
12:00, and a ladies only event in March District Events: WR is coming up February 9th and 10th. Beck and Wendy are
attending. The only contest is the door contest. Becky has the mascot and the year
book ready to go. Wendy is working on something for the memorial table for Jim Charlie and Linda Willett are heading up the ride schedule. Papers were passed out
for suggested rides. Please call or email Charlie or Linda with ride suggestions Betty thanked everyone for their help at the Christmas Party. She felt it was a great
success. Betty asked for suggestions on how to make the party a bigger success next
year Vernon stated that this time of the year is a great time to do maintenance on the
bikes. If you hire someone to do your maintenance, they are slower in the winter
months and you might get a better rate. The first time of the year is also the time to
update your Health Information and your Emergency Contacts. You can get the form
off of the website
Kathy announced the Couple of the Year: Jim and Wendy Bengert
Debbie Juncker presented Wendy with her and Jim‟s Master Rider Tour Patches
Richard won the Candy Jar with his guess of 175
Next Gathering is February 11th
GWRRA ANNIVERSARY
None in February
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Betty
Schreiner’s
Birthday
11 12 13 14
15 16 17
18 19 Louise
Lamey’s
Birthday
20 21 22 23 Wendy
Bengert’s
Birthday
24
25 26 27 28 Mary
Hoagland’s
Birthday
February 2018
Chapter IN-O Events
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February 2018
1. 9th-Winter Rendezvous
2. 11th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering 3. 16th-18th Indiana Motorcycle Expo,
Indianapolis, IN
4. 17th-Valentine Dinner Log Inn
March 2018
1. 11th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
April 2018
1. 8th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
2. 10th-40 to Phoenix
3. 14th Moonshine Lunch run
May 2018
1. 13th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering 2. 18th-20th Niehuas Customer
Appreciation
June 2018
1. 10th–Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
July 2018
1. 8th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering
August 2018
1. 12th-Chapter Gathering
2. 28th-Wing Ding
September 2018
1. 9th-Chapter Gathering
October 2018
1. 14th-Chapter Gathering
November 2018
1. 11th-Chapter Gathering
December 2018
1. 1st-Christmas Party
Abraham Lincoln stopped here in November 1844 on his way back home from Evansville. He was on a campaign
tour speaking for “Clay for President” on the Clay Whig party ticket.
Lincoln‟s trip included stops in Vincennes, Washington, Gentryville, and visited his mother‟s grave which is now a
national shrine. This was the only time he ever visited his mother‟s grave after moving to Illinois. After his visit
there, Lincoln went on to Rockport and Evansville, where on October 31st he attended a meeting in the
courthouse before taking the stagecoach back home.
In the 1840‟s the Log Inn was one of the main stage coach stops between Evansville and Vincennes. The first
established road north of Evansville was built to the John Withrow farm near Warrenton, in 1811. In 1822 a state
road was commissioned to be built between Evansville and Terre Haute. The first stage coach started running
between Evansville and Vincennes in 1824.
Valentine Dinner
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Valentine Dinner
Log Inn
February 17, 2018
Couple of the Year 2018
Charles and Kathy presented
Wendy with Couple of the
Year medals for her and Jim.
Polar Bear Ride
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January 1, 2018 showed a high of 11 degrees. As chapter members drove in to the
restaurant, the temperature was a chilling 1 degree. No one rode their bikes but that
did not stop the members from having a good meal and good conversation. The
chapter also had two visitors: Mike and Lori Adkins from Evansville, IN. Welcome
guys.
Master Rider Patches Awarded
Debbie Juncker presented Wendy with
Master Rider Patches that she and Jim
earned last year.
Midmonth Winner
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January 27th 36 members of Chapter O gathered at Bandana‟s BBQ. They were
ready and waiting for us. The waiters were very attentive, the food was good, and
the company was even better.
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Travel Woes for our Kentucky Members
The Department of Homeland Security has been phasing in more strict policies since 2001. In 2016 the upgrade included American’s driver licenses and identification cards. The Act established minimum security standards for each state’s driver license issuance and production. Any license or identification card not meeting the Act’s minimal standards can no longer be used for accessing Federal facilities and nuclear power plants or boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft. The act does not require individuals to present identification where it is not currently required. Some states are compliant with these upgrades and some are still working on it even then they were suppose to be completely compliant by 2018. Secure drivers licenses and identification documents are a vital component for national security strategy. Law enforcement must be able to rely on government-issued documents to be correctly assigned to who they are suppose to be.
Kentucky is not the only state that is noncompliant and currently has an extension for
Homeland Security‟s enforcement of the improper IDs. This will allow Federal
agencies and airlines to accept driver‟s licenses and identification cards from Kentucky
until October 10, 2018.
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February is American Heart Month. This is a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Start small, because even the smallest changes can lead to heart health improvement. According to the Centers for Disease, Control, and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women . During American Heart Month, men and women are encouraged to give the gift of love for Valentine’s Day that can reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are a few ways to start small heart healthy habits. First, schedule a visit with your doctor to talk about heart health. It is important to have regular check-ups. Partner with your doctor and health care team to improve your heart health. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Add exercise to your daily routine. Start slow by walking or riding a stationary bike 10 to 15 minutes, 3 times a week. Increase your endurance about every 15 days. Increase healthy eating by cooking at home and limit eating out. Use low sodium/low fat recipes. Increase vegetable and fruit intake. If you smoke, take steps to quit. Your doctor and health care team can help. There are now medications and support groups to help through this process. Take medications as prescribed. Talk to your doctor about the importance of high blood pressure and cholesterol medications and their side effects. Work with your health care team in finding medications that are affordable.
The Gift of Love for Valentine’s Day
What is Prayer?
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Prayer is a personal form of communication where we can speak directly to our
Father in Heaven. We can pray aloud or in our hearts. Our Father in Heaven knows
each of us and loves us. He hears all of our prayers and answers them. Sometimes
those answers come in a very direct way and other times the answers are much
more subtle.
We pray with love and respect by choosing special words: Father, Heavenly Father,
in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. We pray in reverence by making the sign of the
cross, bowing our heads, closing our eyes, or folding our hands.
This communication with God helps us build a more meaningful personal
relationship with Him. Sincere prayer helps us grow spiritually, shape our character,
and strengthens our love for others and for our Father in Heaven. Www.mormon.org/prayer
It is joy in life to find at every turning of the road,
the strong arm of a comrade kind,
to help me with my onward load.
And since I have no gold to give,
„tis love alone must make amends.
My only prayer is while I live
God Make me worthy of my friends. Www.mydearvalentine.com
GWRRA National and Indiana District Contacts
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GWRRA National
President
Anita and JR Alkire
Rider Education
Tim and Anna Grimes
Membership Enhancement
Larry and Penny Anthony
Indiana District Staff
District Directors
Ray & Melinda Faber
307-0134
Assistant District Directors
Pat & Gerda McKee
(317) 407-3197
District Ride Educator
Chuck & Chris Jacobs
(812) 825-8950
Assistant Riders Education
Dennis & Debbie Juncker
(812) 457-8486
Membership Enhancement
Wendy Bengert
(812) 479-9569
National Event 2018
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National Event 2018
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Indiana Event 2018 Winter Rendezvous Lets Play Ball!
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***This is a dry township. Any evidence of drinking in the
hotel will result in a $150.00 fine. If you take any alcohol to this event please conceal any evidence of it
including empty containers, even in your hotel room.***
Indiana Event 2018
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Chapter IN-O is affiliated with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. It
is located in Region D, Indiana’s District. The chapter was chartered in
1988 and has members from Evansville Indiana, Southwestern Indiana,
and Northwestern Kentucky.
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association is the world’s largest social
organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wings and Valkyrie
motorcycles. We are actually a large family who live by the following
motto:
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!
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