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― Wings Of The North‖
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Chapter Y Michigan
Chapter of the Year 2009
February 2015
CHAPTER Y STAFF
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Chapter Directors
Ron and Jackie Tidball
989– 345-1875
Asst. Chapter Directors
Ted and Rose Sergent—989-366-0562
Bob and Ginny Millspaugh—989– 802-1899
Secretary/Treasurer
Karen Alexander
Rider Educator
David Becker—989-389-1856
Member Enhancement Coordinator
Kinney Greer
804-920-1838
Ride Coordinator
989-422-7961
Nick Poole—989-329-4516
Road Captains
Neil Pifer
231-825-0245
Ted Sergent
989-366-0562
Phyllis Hines
989-339-1985
Duane Prince
989-873-4053
Ron Tidball
989-345-1875
Les Gravlin
989-389-0136
Dan Sparks
989–329-7528
Dave Becker
989-942-1928
Bob Millspaugh 989-802-1899
Kinney Greer
989-422-7961
Nick Poole
989-329-4516
Tom Schnautz 989-473-3069
COY/Door Greeters
Dan and Loraine Sparks
Rowena McAfee
989-873-5717
Dan Sparks
989-389-7528
Amanda Hardy
989-329-8806
Ron Tidball & Tom Schnautz
Lorraine Sparks
989– 389-7533
Chapter Newsletter
Chapter Photographer
Goodies Sales
50/50 & Raffle Tickets
Fun Coordinator
District & Y Newsletter
Public Relations
Special Projects
Phone Tree coordinator
Phone Tree Committee
Sunshine Lady
Theresa Greer
Chapter Historian Audrey Burgess
Rowena McAfee
989-873-5717
Jackie Tidball
989-345-1875
Phyllis & Leo Hines 989-339-1985
Nancy Poole
989-329-4516
Jo Anne Miano– Iris Pavlik
Rose Sergent– Lorraine Sparks
989-422-7961
989-389-4970
STATE and REGION STAFF
Directors GWRRA
Region D Directors
MI District Directors
Asst. District Directors
Region D Couple of the Year
Ray and Sandi Garris
Lee & Kay Tieche
Bob and Kim Scott
Frank and Deb King
Gary and Carol Williams
[email protected]
812-579-6500
989-426-3828
906-632-6644
Ron and Jackie Tidball
Chapter Directors
Chapter Y
Wings of the North
Hello Chapter Y,
We are enjoying our time down in sunny Florida. We have been riding the "Wing" every
day, except when it rained. Then we do laundry! There are several groups in our area that
like to go on impromptu rides, so we try to be ready to go when we get last -minute calls.
We have been to many places and hope to do a lot more as the weather gets even warmer. It
hasn't been bad, we just dress in layers when the days are cooler.
We are getting ready for our cruise, and really looking forward to a great time. This is our
first cruise, so really don't know what to expect. Jackie got some patches from the doctor for
motion sickness, just in case. She has packed her suitcase to the max and still has stuff that
needs to go. I told her she can't put any of her stuff in MY suitcase.
Nick & Nancy, and Dan & Loraine are going along with us. This is also their first time too.
There will be other GWRRA members from all over and there will be some special activities and entertainment for us during our stay. We are really excited about it, and will share
with you how it went when we get back. There will be another GWRRA cruise next year, so
you may want to think about attending.
Everyone down here is doing well, and hope they continue to do so. We have seen all of
our members that are in our area and been on rides with most of them. We also have quite a
few members from F2 near us.
We, along with Dave & Karen, and Bobby & Ginny attended the January monthly gathering for the Wesley Chapel Chapter, FL1-L2. It was a fun evening with a nice bunch of people. We have been on a few of their rides and always got a warm welcome.
Wingless weekend is March 20 & 21. Anyone interested in going can print out a registration form from the GWRRA Mi website.
We are still waiting for an answer about scheduling a CPR class. As soon as we hear anything, we will pass it along.
I hope everyone is keeping warm and well up North. We were asked to continue with the
weekly dinner rides, so this month's calendar will reflect that request. Any more suggestions, let us know.
Have a safe winter.
Sincerely,
Ron & Jackie Tidball
CD's Chapter Y
"Wings of the North"
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Ted and Rose Sergent
Assistant Chapter Directors
Hi Everyone,
Well as your newest Assistant Chapter Directors, we will try to do our best to do the job.
Hope all our members in Florida are doing a lot of riding and enjoying themselves. Phyllis
got her cast off her foot so she can drive now.
Our January meeting went well. There was twenty for of us attending.
Hope our summer is hot this year so we can do a lot of riding. Hope to ride in some new
places and go to some new restaurants.
We went to J-2’s after Christmas party. Had a real good time. Kinney, Theresa, Mike,
Cheryl, Doug, Rowena, and Rose and myself were there. J-2 had a very nice party. It was
decorated real cute aand the food was great.
Until Next Time
Ted and Rose Sergent
Assistant Chapter Directors
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Bob and Ginny Millspaugh
Assistant Chapter Directors
Hi All
Hope all is well with everyone up north, from what we’ve heard the weather
has been mild compared to last year, hope it stays like that.
The weather down here has been up and down with lows in the 40’s & highs
in the 60’s. I guess I’ve become a sort of a wuss I don’t like starting out when
the temps are in the 40’s with the highs reaching mid 60’s if I don’t have to.
With every day that goes by it’s getting closer to the riding season in Michigan. So if you would do me a favor, if you think of something you would like
to do or a place you might like to go jot it down. This way we can end up with
a good list to bring up at the meeting to discuss our riding season, all ideas are
greatly appreciated as we will be setting up the ride schedule with your help.
I want to thank Ted, Duane and all who are taking care of the chapter meetings while most of the staff ( sno-birds ) are gone. Thanks Again
Bobby & Ginny Millspaugh
Assistant Chapter Directors
Chapter Y
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RIDER EDUCATOR
David Becker
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
David Becker
Chapter Y Rider Educator
989-942-1928
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A Note from Glenn Grasley, Chapter J-2.
I would like to invite you to Chapter J2's Medic First Aid Class. Class will be held
on February 28 at 9AM at the Clare VFW Hall. Space is limted to four more people.
At the time of this message we have 4 each openings. f we have more than 4 sign
up, the date and time of the email or call will be used to select the final 4.
Thank You
Glenn Grasley
CE MI-J2
989435-9126 Home
989-965-4565 Cell
[email protected]
If you have a restaurant you want to try, let us know and we will try to schedule it ASAP. We need your input in order to make our dinners enjoyable for
all. If you have a suggestion please let Ron know at 989-345-1875.
Just a reminder-We have our gathering at Fred’s in Roscommon. It’s still on
the second Sunday of the month. We eat at 9:00 am and have the meeting at
10:00am. Hope to see you all there.
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CLASSIFIEDS
That piece of metal lying around in the garage taking up space could be sold.
Just contact Row and give her the details. Can’t beat the cost of the ad, so start
rummaging around and put your ad in our newsletter.
Contact Row 989– 873–5717
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WANTED‖ Mid-70’s Honda 750 K single overhead CAM Model. Basket case
to complete bike for project. Frame, motorm and title would do it. Contace
Steve at 989-821-8665. If no answer leave message
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2009 Yamaha Zuma 125 Scooter 900 miles , with windshield. New condition ,
asking $2,200. Contact Jake 231 826 4204
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1978 Honda CB 400T Hawk, Real Classic—Mint Condition, Asking $1,500.
Contact Jake 2318264204.
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2006 Honda TRX400/Four Trax Rancher 454. Automatic transmission/ Push
button shift. Excellent condition. Asking $3,500. Call Jake 231826-4204.
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New Show Chrome driver back rest for GL1500, 1 Vega helmet XXL, 1 Vega
helmet small, 2 Frogg Toggs Rain Suits 1-2XL 1-Med. Call Dave-989-9421928
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2006 Week-end Warrior Toy Hauler—call Dave 989-942-1928
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LOST OR MISPLACED:
One lonely brown leather-like men’s jacket. Lost at the Halloween party in October. Nice
jacket fits new owner nicely with the exception of the sleeves. Former owner had shorter
arms than Now current owner.
Contact Tom Schnautz if you have such a jacket. Tom stated he would be willing to trade
jackets for his old one. Apparently the jackets were exchanged at the party and the wrong
jacket went home with Tom. To reach Tom contact any Chapter Y officer for number.
Thanks for looking.
Hello Northern Section Members,
Debbie and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…
We hope you have an awesome riding season this year…
Here is a few informational thoughts that you might find helpful,
A) Saturday January 10th is also the date for Chapter J-2's After Christmas Party. It starts
at 5:00 pm social and dinner at 6:00 at the VFW hall in Clare, MI. Flyer on the Michigan
web site.
B) Would you please let your members in your chapters know about the chance they will
have to win a free entry to the Michigan Rally if they attend the Ohio Cabin Fever, Indiana Winter Rendezvous, and our Wingless Weekend? 10 passes will be drawn (sorry no
District staff).
C) Please mention our raffle ticket promotion. Everyone that sells 100 tickets or more will
get one chance for each 100 tickets sold to win one of three $100 prizes (District giveaway).
See you soon, Frank & Debbie King
Northern Section ADD's
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FEBRUARY 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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4Peah Pit
St. Helen
5:30PM
5J-2 Meeting
VFW Clare
7PM
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815Y’s Meeting
Freds 9AM
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11 Lil’Boots
Houghton Lk
5:30PM
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14Q’s Meeting
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18 Mac;s WB 19
5:30 -V’s
Meet Freeland
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22Z’s Meet
Cheyboygan
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25 G;s H.L.
5:30
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28MFA Class
9AM VFW
Clare
2 Bob Millspaugh
14 Cliff Martinson
17 Jake Naumann
18 Leo Hines
28 Dave Becker
SaultSte.Marie
Studebakers
10AM
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1 Richard and Joan Ruby
28 Jake and Colleen Naumann
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J-2’S After Christmas Party– Mary and Dale
Leeth are named Couple of the Year. Shown
with Mary are Sandy and Jerry Tice, Dale, and
Oh Dear, Which one do I want? Theresa has
a hard time deciding which gift she wants at
J-2’s Irish Auction.
The Canadian’s claimed the Michigan District
plaque at J-2’s party, and I might add, a lot of the
prizes too!
Tom Schnautz receives his Certificate of Appreciation from Duane for being a Road Captain last year at the January meeting.
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Drawbridge at John’s Pass, Treasure
Island Florida
Dave and Karen going across the
Tampa Bay Skyway Bridge
Chapter Y joined the Florida Wesley
Chapel Group for a lunch ride
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Wishing everyone good health, much happiness and a lot of fun in 2015
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Chapter Directors Ron & Jackie Tidball
2317 Rifle River Trail
West Branch, Mi 48661
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