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Chapter VA-R Newsletter
February 2015
Shenandoah
Valley Wings
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Chapter Director
Hello Everyone!
S
pring is coming soon! We just have to get pass
the snow, rain and low temps. We have the
fundraiser flyer done and will bring it to the next
meeting. At this time we have the North Carolina
Drill team coming up to do a show for us at 10:30. As
for the dunk tank, Dennis Weston our district director
will be there to get wet. Dave, Dianne, Ann and I went
to the District Meeting in January in North Garden.
Dave filed our tax forms. A tentative schedule was
done for all the chapter fundraisers.
have that for you soon.
Mike Hirsh will be our chapter’s new Membership
Enhancement Coordinator (MEC) as of 2-1-15 so
lets give Les a big hand for a job well done. Mike will
be getting sworn in at our next meeting, so come out
and support him in his new job. Thank you Mike.
Wow, the new Marble game that we started in January
started with a bang!!!! Gary Hoover won the first pot.
Rally in the Valley will be at the same location as
last year in Roanoke with a tentative date of October
1-3, 2015. District has put together an entrainment
program with each chapter doing a skit about states.
We pulled a card for the state of Vermont. We will
bring this up at coming meetings. The chapter
received a $50.00 check back from District for the
Basket that was done for last year’s contribution.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the
Golden Corral in Harrisonburg on the 1st at 3:00 PM.
Remember that since Easter is the 5th of April our
April meeting will be on March 29th.
Thank you everyone for your support and participation.
Les has put together a list of rides starting with the
Highland Maple Festival ride; let’s hope for no snow,
rain or low temps. Gary Hoover is working on hotel
rooms for us for the Kitty Hawk Ride. We should
Tim & Pam Hoysradt
Chapter Directors
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Rider Education
The ARCS Approach to
Motorcycle Safety
W
hile browsing the internet for material for my article this month, I found yet another acronym for motorcycle safety… the ARCS approach.
Chapter Staff
Chapter Director
Tim and Pam Hoysradt
540-949-6042
[email protected]
Assistant Director
open
Attitude: To the world.
Readiness: Your physical state.
Conditions: The environment.
Situations: The current scenario.
Treasurer
Dave Burgess
540-434-6952
[email protected]
Accidents are all about probability and the ARCS approach is a way to break
down the risk involved. With a good Attitude you are more likely to use a positive approach considering the RCS of the acronym. A positive attitude keeps you
Educators
rational while analyzing your physical Readiness. Are you in good shape to ride?
Ann & Carl Hogshead
Is your bike in good condition? If you are and it is, you will need to consider the
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Conditions of the environment before starting out. Is the weather conducive to
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safe riding? It is risky to drive in a blizzard, we know that it probably is, but what
Couple of the Year
about the rain? What about the condition of your tires compared to the weather
Paul and Sandy Plant
conditions? And what about the Situation in which you will be riding? Is the [email protected]
fic you will be riding in beyond your driving skills? Accidents occur when ARC’s
Historian/Scrapbook intersect.
Karen Ryman
540-810-5094
[email protected]
Ride Coordinator
Les Warren
540-377-6282
[email protected]
Ride Safe: ARC it or Park It.
Ann and Carl Hogshead
Education Coordinators
MEC & Web Master
Les Warren
540-377-6282
[email protected]
MAD Liaisons
Tom Steencken & Maura
Fitzgerald
540-248-4049
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Burton Buller
540-289-3379
[email protected]
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Ride Coordinator
VA-R Calendar
Hello Friends
February 2015
T
onight I see that a major snow storm is headed across
us fast to head up to New England and to there “dump”
copious amounts of snow. We however, are planning our
rides for the fresh year, getting our bikes / trikes ready,
and are anxious to make use of some good weather.
If you look at the schedule, you’ll see that we have a ride
soon on March 14th (rain date is the 21st, and look below for dinner ride note) to the “Highland Maple Festival”.
This ride is Chapter VA-R’s “Spring Wakeup Ride” so to
speak. We didn’t get to do this ride last year due to severe rain and high water in areas, soft ground for parking
so this will almost be new .... yes? The first group will
please leave Blue Ridge Power Sports at 9:00 AM, jump
over to Rt 42 South and ride to meet the second group at
Tastee Freeze in Churchville @ Rt. 42 / 250 intersection.
We’ll plan to depart from there by 9:45 AM to head west
on Rt 250 with a lunch in McDowell (firehouse / school
house /crafts / lunch / etc). Then we’ll ride up to Doe Hill
Maple Farm (short stop for coffee / hot chocolate / Maple
Syrup / fun) and then back home via Brandywine and
along Rt 33 East back to Harrisonburg and home.
1Sun
VA-R Meeting @ 3:00 PM
14Sat
VA-R Valentine’s Dinner Ride to “Pano’s” @
Harrisonburg (Rt11 south) @ 5:00 PM
21Sat
VA-F “Crazy Round Up Supper” Frederick Co
Fair Grnds, Cedar Brook, Va. (limited to 200,
reservations due 02-07-15) Contact Stephanie Davis (540) 664-6430
March 2015
1SunVA-R Meeting @ 3:00 PM
14Sat Sat VA-R “Maple Festival Ride” to Highland
County (21st is alternate date) (first group
leave Blue Ridge Power Sports 9:00 AM, via
Rt42 south to meet second group @Tastee
Freeze Churchville 9:45 AM to go west)... or if
weather is bad ... VA-R Dinner Ride to “Macado’s” (1950 Deyerle Ave, H-burg) @ 5:00 PM
Then on March 28th, Chapter VA-K is having their “Chili
Cookoff” at the Montvale Recreation Club. It runs from
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Since it’s another trip south, again
we’ll have the first group leave Blue Ridge Power Sports
but at 8:30 AM and come on down to Exit 200 there at the
Shell/Stop-In where we’ll meet up with whomever gathers
there (me) and head over for some good times and good
chili! Anyone on the east side near 29 might want to go
by Lynchburg way?
21 Sat
28 Sat VA-K “Chili Cookoff” @ Montvale Recreation
Club, 1182 Pike Road, Montvale, VA 10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM (first group leave Blue Ridge Power
Sports 8:30 AM and meet second group Exit
200 Shell at 9:30 AM to ride over)
VA-R “Maple Festival Ride” or “Dinner Ride’
to Macado’s ... (whichever we didn’t do on the
14th) ALTERNATE DATE
29 Sun
VA-R Meeting @ 3:00 PM (replaces April Mtg)
April 2015
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Now a note about some “Dinner Rides” coming up. February 14th we are planning a “Valentine’s Day Dinner
Ride” to meet at “Pano’s” (Rt 11 just north of Blue Ridge
Power Sports) at 5:00 PM.
18 VA-L “Tax Day Bike Car Trk Show” 414 S.
Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, Va. 9am - 2pm
“RorS” Pre-Reg due 04-01-15
Sat VA-R Dinner Ride TBA
Sat VA-R Ride Day ..... Destination Open / TBA
May 2015
2SatVA_R Fund-raiser at Blue Ridge Power Sports
Then if come March 14th weather causes us to cancell
the ride to the “Highland Maple Festival” .... we will have
a “Dinner Ride” to meet at “Macado’s” in Harrisonburg at
5:00 PM instead .... and likewise, if we have the Highland
Maple Festival on the 14th, we will then have a dinner
ride to Macado’s on the 21st. It is kinda’ like “either / or
& no buts”.
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Sun
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Sat VA-R Meeting @ 3:00 PM
VA-R Dinner Ride to “The School House” Rt
608 Stuart’s Draft @ 5:00 PM
15-17 Fri-Sun VA-R Goes to Kitty Hawk / 3 days & 2 nights /
DTBA (Tim & John)
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June 2015
Lastly .... take note of March 29th on the schedule and
mark your calendars as it is one week early.
Looking
forwards to seeing y’all soon ....
Until then .... Stay Safe ....
Les & Diana
Rider Coordinators
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Sun
13 Sat VA-R Dinner Ride to “Dan’s” Rt 211 between
Luray & New Market @ 5:00 PM
20 Sat VA-R Ride Day ... TBA (maybe with 4:005:30pm meal stop at Homeplace)
VA-R Meeting @ 3:00 PM
Southern Kitchen
It seems that director Tim is having
more and more problems with his
deserts. Ordering the largest chocolate desert on the menu seems to
attract a certain cast of participants
from the female persuasion who
have determined it is their divine right to indulge regardless of propriety concerns. One might even say it can get
‘out of hand’ now and then, and high drama results. But
what can one say when the lucky dude is surrounded by
hovering biker angels who spar for the sweetness he offers up? Ah, the life of a GWRRA director. How sweet it
is!
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Chapter Celebrations
Anniversaries
Birthdays
February
Patrick & Anna Molloy Dwane Maust Ryan Zerkel
Lois High
Jim Snider
Dale Wurzer 02/10
Classifieds
For Sale: Chapter “R” antenna flags $14.00 ea. Call
Tom Steencken home 540-248-4049 or email [email protected]
Services: Anyone wanting their bikes or trikes cleaned
and detailed? Mobile detailing available. Please call
John Fultz at (540) 290-5708(C) or (540)221-2596 (H)
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02/20
02/27
02/06
02/14
Sponsors
Golden Coral Restaurant
2335 East Market Street
I-81 Exit 247-A,
Harrisonburg, VA
540-564-0477
Meeting place for Chapter R
Chartered April 6th, 1997
Monthly meeting- First Sunday of the month - 3pm - Golden Corral Restaurant
Route 33 East, Harrisonburg, Virginia
http://www.var-gwrra.com/index.htm
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FOR SALE: 2005 Honda Goldwing with 2012 Roadsmith conversion. 44,000 miles, 6 degree rake,
Portland Metallic Grey, LOADED. Always serviced at BlueRidgePowerSports Honda in Harrisonburg,
VA. $24,000.00
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New MPA front tire
PIAA 1100 LED driving lights
Honda LED fog lights
Fog light protector lenses
Hornet electric deer whistle
New F4+2 tinted windshield with vent
Roadsmith Comfort Controls
Roadsmith Fender Spoiler LED lights
Roadsmith lighted Mud Flaps
Roadsmith nerf rear bumper
Roadsmith side Crash Bar mount
Hartco Pro-Tour seats w/ back rest
Battery Bug
MP3 player (USB in place of CD player)
CB radio
New Serria Electronics dual antennas
Ring of Fire LEDs front wheel
Martini LED opera lights
Kuryakyn Ergo Highway Pegs
Kuryakyn Passenger Transformer Floorboards
ISO Hand grips
Kuryakyn Throttle boss
Kuryahyn 3 position handlebar Risers
Show Chrome adjustable chrome levers
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LED Run/Brake rear speaker housings
Hyperlink 3 way LED Brake/Directional
Electrical connections Volt meter
Kuryakyn LED Battery Gauge
Carbon Fiber Dash Panel
Dual Honda LED Trunk spoilers
New front & rear DB501 POLK speakers
Upgraded radio by WingConnect
GIPRO Gear Indicator / LED display
Rivco Passenger Chrome arm rests
Rivco Chrome Air Horns
Murth Blue tint LED mirrors
Show Chrome Headlight Protectors
Baker Air Wings
Kuryakyn Luggage rack
Two folding Billet Flag Poles on luggage rack
Back Off LED License plate frame
Louvered Chrome Transmission Cover with
DipStick access
Kuryakyn Wide rear brake cover
Garmin GPS mount (660, 665, 590)
Trailer hitch
Fully enclosed trailer is also for sale at $4500.00.
Call or Email: Rick Varela
(434)589-6866 or [email protected]
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Make & Model _________________________________
Year _________
Address (include zip code)_________________________________________________________________ Select: Bike ____ Vehicle ____
Name _____________________________ Phone # ____________
Print
$15 Pre
Pre--registration fee if postmarked by 01 April, 2015 . Pre
Pre--registration ends 01 April, 2015.
$25 after 01 April, 2015. Mail registrations to Treasurer Chapter L, 708 Bartell Dr, Chesapeake , VA 23322
23322--5705
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No bikes or vehicles admitted before 9am. Entries limited to 150
Medals awarded to winners of each class, Pull
Pull--Over Award, Best Paint, Best Chrome, Best Engine, and Best
Best--in
in--Show awards. 50/50
and games. Get on your bikes, in your cars, and trucks. Come out to relax and have some fun.
This is a rain or shine event
Come out to show your ride at Seven Cities Biker Church at 414 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, Va.
Virginia Chapter L, the “Iron Clad Wings” of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) present the
2nd Annual Tax Day Bike, Car & Truck Show, April 11, 2015 from 9am
9am—
—2pm.
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27th Annual RALLY IN THE VALLEY
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Vendors
State Dessert Baking Contest
Dancing
First Aid/CPR/AED
ERC & Trike Courses
Door Prizes
Lighted Bike Show
Bike Show
District and Region COY Selection
Members must ride motorcycle to be eligible for statistical awards (1up or 2up)
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Hospitality Room
Guided Motorcycle rides
Self-Guided Motorcycle rides
50/50
Chapter Basket Raffle
Museum of Transportation & Science Museum
Costume Contest and State Skits at Opening Ceremonies
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RITV Address: HOST Hotel
Holiday Inn Tanglewood - Roanoke
4468 Starkey Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
# (540) 774-4400 or Toll Free
(888) 465-4329
Rooms: $79.00 w/out breakfast
$95.00 with breakfast
RELEASE FORM
(Must be signed by all registrants and returned)
I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, the co-sponsoring organization and any property owners for
any loss or injury to self or property by reason of participating in this rally.
Rider Signature
___________________________________
Co-Rider Signature
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Is this your first time attending this Rally? _____
How did you find about the Rally?
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PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: GWRRA-VA (DO NOT SEND CASH)
Mail to:
Mae Cappis
8101 Foxdale Dr.
Norfolk, VA 23518
RITV - REGISTRATION FORM
(prior to 9/25)
GWRRA Member $30 X ________ = _________
Non-Member $35 X ________ = _________
Child 6-12
$10 X ________ = _________
** 5 & Under FREE
Masters Breakfast: (must pre-register)
Closing Ceremony Dinner (must pre-register)
$23 X _________ = ________
Rider Courses
TRIKE
$50 X ________ = _________
ERC
$50 X ________ = _________
$15 X _________ = _________
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CPR/First Aid & AED
Max of 12
$30 X ________ = _________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Rider ____________________________
Age ____________ Chapter___
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GWRRA # __________ Exp Date________
Co-Rider________________________
Age ____________ Chapter_______
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GWRRA # __________ Exp Date______
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Address: _________________________________ __
City: __________________________________ _
State, Zip _______________________________ ____
Phone
__________________________
Email Address for Confirmation (Print Clearly)
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Arriving Thursday
□ Friday □ Saturday □
Distance traveled to rally (straight-line mileage,
one-way)_______________________________
♦ Price Increase after 9/25/15-higher rates apply:
GWRRA Member Non-Member $35 X _______ = _______
$40 X _______ = _______
♦ All refunds will include a $5 cancellation charge
♦ NO REFUNDS AFTER 9/25/2015
♦ GWRRA cards to be checked on site.
***DAY PASSES AVAILABLE ON-SITE $15***
GUIDED RIDES:
The guided ride on Friday will be to Poplar Forest, the summer home of Thomas Jefferson. Group rate fee will be a $10.00. Pay
the day of the ride
The guided ride on Saturday will be stopping at the Transportation Museum. There will be a $6.50 entrance fee. Pay the day of
the ride.
HOTEL RATE:
Host hotel Rate is $79.00 without breakfast, $95.00 with breakfast, this rate will stay in place until 10 Sep 2015, after that date the
room rates will change, make your reservations early.
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GWRRA Trike / ERC / CPR/First-Aid
We will be offering a Trike / ARC class at RITV on Friday, October 2, 2015. The course will begin
PROMPTLY at 7:30am in the Range and should be finished by 12:30pm. The cost for the course is $50
(Cost is the same regardless if you are 1up or 2up). For this advanced class, you will be using your own
Motorcycle or Trike.
We are also offering a CPR/First-Aid class at RITV on Friday, October 2, 2015. The course will begin
PROMPTLY at 7:30am and should be finished by 1:00pm. The cost for the course is $30.
T-SHIRT:
S, M, L, XL -- $13 / 2XL & XXXL -- $15
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(#) (size) ( Amount)
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(#) (size) ( Amount)
LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT:
S, M, L, XL -- $15 / 2XL & XXXL -- $17
_______ __________ _________
(#) (size) ( Amount)
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(#) (size) ( Amount)
SWEAT SHIRT:
S, M, L, XL -- $19 / 2XL & XXXL -- $21
_______ __________ _________
(#) (size) ( Amount)
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(#) (size) ( Amount)
GOLF SHIRT:
S, M, L, XL -- $21 / 2XL & XXXL -- $23
_______ __________ _________
(#) (size) ( Amount)
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(#) (size) ( Amount)
Shirts may be purchased on site from the Freedom Enterprises Vendor at a slightly higher price.
Total Registration $_______________
Total Shirt Order $_______________
TRIKE
$_______________
ERC
$_______________
CPR/First Aid & AED $_______________
Masters Breakfast$_______________
Banquet$_______________
GRAND TOTAL $_______________
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