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Region H—Oklahoma District– Chapter W
January 2015
Directors Corner
“FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE”
Well Winter has began, I hope
that you all had a blessed Holiday.
We had a great Christmas party
but we did miss Patsy. Thank
you all for your support this last
year, but we do need some
more help this year.
“Make New Year's goals. Dig
within, and discover what you
would like to have happen in
your life this year. This helps
you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in
fully living life in the year to
come.
Goals give us direction. They
put a powerful force into play
on a universal, conscious, and
subconscious level. Goals give
our life direction.
NEWSLETTER
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WILD WEST
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What would you like to have happen in your life this year? What
would you like to do, to accomplish? What good would you like
to attract into your life? What
particular areas of growth would
you like to have happen to you?
What blocks, or character defects,
would you like to have removed?
What would you like to attain?
Little things and big things?
Where would you like to go?
What would you like to have
happen in friendship and
love? What would you like to
have happen in your family
life?
Write it down. Take a piece
of paper, a few hours of your
time, and write it all down as an affirmation of you, your
life, and your ability to
choose. Then let it go.
The new year stands before
us, like a chapter in a book,
waiting to be written. We can
help write that story by setting goals.” Hoping you and
your have a blessed New
Year. Terri
What problems would you
like to see solved? What decisions would you like to
make? What would you like
to happen in your career?
We have our Gatherings
at Gattitown pizza the
2nd Tuesday of the
month. We start eating
at 6pm and start our
7pm 5833 NW Expy, Oklahoma City, on the corner of NW Expy and
MacArthur Blvd.
Come see us!!
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NEWSLETTER
COUPLES CORNER
Jesse and Ramona Chambers
What a great evening with our GWRRA friends. I think everyone feels the same.
We had a LOT of good food and fellowshipping.
The well traveler was Dave Nelson with the most identified interesting places in Ok. and
elsewhere. Erin was a very close second. Joe kept wanting to count his answers as being
correct. Such as Driller, instead of the complete correct answer (Golden Driller) He
does know his history about the Trail of Tears story and shared some of that.
The smart one on the questionnaire was Greg, but I suspect Wendy was a big contributor
on that.
Mr. Dave was not as sharp on reading this sentence. Sallisaw Henryetta Wagoner Catoosa. Yes, sentence.
Thank you Terri for a good year of leadership
Jesse & Ramona
January’s Birthday and Anniversaries
Birthday
Wanda Urban—4th
Jesse Chambers—10th
Chris Meade—17th
Anniversaries
Joe & Wanda Urban—29th
If I missed your special day, please accept my apology and please notify me
A ride is not complete until we
stop at Braums!!
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MEC Spotlight
MAP Recruiting!!
Steve & Billie Fleming
Can you recruit from a
MAP presentation?
Absolutely! The Motorist
Awareness Program (MAP)
is an excellent opportunity
to get the public aware of
motorcycles in the Share
the Road campaign. It is
also an excellent opportunity to make the public aware
of GWRRA and our efforts
to share our knowledge
with them about motorcycle
Safety. You never know
when someone at your
MAP presentation will
become a biker or talk
with another biker and
mention our Association. This can lead to
“new” friends for fun
safety and knowledge.
MAP is not just a Rider
Education tool: it can
be a recruiting tool as
well. So if you haven’t
considered putting on a
MAP presentation in
your Chapter, now may
be a good time to get one
the works. Be sure to
have GWRRA Applications and MAP handouts
ready. Keep some in your
bike all the time.
Remember our Motto
“Friends for FUN, Safety
and Knowledge”
Confidence
Self-confidence is the first
requirement of any great
achievement.
Thought and Prayers
Please keep Janice Nelson in your thoughts and Prayers
She had finished all chemo treatments and at this time is in remission.
She has started the reconstruction process
Please keep Patsy Dougherty in your thoughts and Prayers
As of November 26th Patsy Dougherty was diagnosed with Leukemia.
She is undergoing treatments now at Mercy Hospital Rm 444, 4300 W
Memorial Rd, OKC. She will be there for 4 to 6 weeks. She ask that
you keep your visits to a minimum during this time due to the strength
it takes to do this. You may send card to the house and Bob will get
them to her PO Box 344, Okarche, OK 73762. I'm sure Bob would appreciate a meal or snacks for him since he is at home alone during this
time. If you would like to arrange a meal for him you can give me a call
and I would be glad to take it out if needed. If you would like to donate
Blood for Patsy go to any OBI and tell them her name and where she
is, it would be the greatest gift.
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CHAPTER OFFICERS
Director
Terri Lander
201-9847
[email protected]
Assistant Director
OPEN
Chapter Educator
OPEN
Treasure
Joe Urban
722-3642
[email protected]
MEC
Mike Lander
201-9546
[email protected]
Chapter Couple of the Year
Jesse & Ramona Chambers 850-1019
[email protected]
Web Master
Greg Tompkins
[email protected]
651-7222
I wanted to share with the District Team and Chapter Directors that I have tendered my resignation as the District Director to Jack
Wagner and he has accepted that resignation. I wanted to share this information with you so that you are aware of it first and to explain my reasoning in case there are questions when it becomes general knowledge. I will be formally announcing my resignation to
the Oklahoma members at the Polar Bear Ride and in the January newsletter article.
As everyone is probably already aware, I have been dealing with some severe dementia issues with my mother since she moved in
with us in March. Prior to that time, she was living on her own in Illinois and quite frankly, I had no idea that she was that far along
or I wouldn't have submitted my name for the District Director position. Recently, she has been experiencing hallucinations and a
marked inability to distinguish dreams from reality. We now have legal powers of attorney so that we can provide her medical care
and provide for her financial well-being.
Debbie's mom and dad moved in with us in April after her mother suffered a slight heart attack. They have been a tremendous help
to us during these last 9 months as without them here to help us with my mother, even leaving her alone so we can go to work would
be a tremendous risk to her safety. However, the situation still doesn't allow us to be able to travel any distance and leave her behind. Not being able to attend other District Conventions, struggling to attend Chapter Gatherings and anniversaries and represent
the District as I feel it should be represented has led to my resignation. Having three octogenarians in the same household definitely
keeps things interesting. My mom is 82, Debbie's dad is 81 and her mom is 80. While it isn't nearly as bad as it first appears, there is
certainly never a dull moment.
I will remain on the District Staff in my position as the Assistant District Educator as Max Rowlett has graciously agreed not to fire
me and that role doesn't require me to travel nearly as much as the Director position would. I truly love this organization and the
people in it and have no intentions of leaving it any time soon. I hope and pray that I can be of as much assistance to Max and the
Rider Education Program as all of you have been to me.
Bill Rhoades Oklahoma District Director
The New Directors are Johnnie & Gina Fredman and will sworn in at the End of the Year meeting in Stroud on Jan 31st.
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SAFETY ARTICLE
RIDER ED ‘GIMME 5’
TOPIC: End of Season Cycle Maintenance
Whether the riding season in your area lasts only four or five months, or as long as ten months, most of us
will let our motorcycles remain unridden for a long enough period of time that it is best to prepare it for a
season of rest.
November typically brings weather throughout the northern tier of states that is not very good for motorcycling. Most parts of this great country of ours experience two or more months of weather that is not
considered part of the riding season. The air temperature alone gets cold enough to cause hypothermia
without adding the wind chill from sitting atop a motorcycle while blasting down the road at legal speeds
– even at 45 mph. And many areas will have snow on the ground before the month is out. Some of you
may be cold-blooded enough to prolong the season a few extra weeks, but for most, there is a period each
year when your motorcycle becomes a lonesome friend sitting quietly in the garage.
Before you park it for a season of inactivity, this is a great time to get your end of season maintenance
done. It is recommended that you change the oil and oil filter to remove contaminants – dirt, deposits, acids and moisture – that can lead to corrosion inside the engine. Other fluid levels should be checked for
proper level. If the fluids are due for replacement based on miles ridden since the last change (check your
manual and service history), this is a good time to do that and any other maintenance tasks that you may
have been putting off.
Your mechanic likely is not very busy at this time of year. He (she) would probably appreciate your visit,
too! And you know your bike will be better for it. Then when spring comes next year (it is not that far off,
after all!), you’ll be ready to go without a visit to the mechanic before planning your next big ride. After
you get it back from your mechanic, fill the gas tank and add the appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer
(such as Stabil) before parking your Wing. Wash and wax the bike and inflate the tires. The battery
should be disconnected from the motorcycle (negative terminal first) and trickle charged at least every 30
days, per your Gold Wing Owner’s Manual. (Refer to your battery charger manual for more charging details.) Take good care of your Wing, and your Wing will take good care of you!
Ride Smart & Be Safe!
Bruce & Melissa Thayer
Former MI Asst. District Rider Educators
[email protected]
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Anyone that’s wants to plan a ride is more than welcome to do so.
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2015 District/Region/GWRRA Events
Jan 1st—OK District Polar Bear Ride-Luncheon @ Noon—
Jan 16-18—Kansas Midwinter Rendezvous-Park City, KS
Feb 28—Chapter X Anniversary 12-3 Cushing “Clowning Around” Theme
March 1—Chapter E Anniversary 2-4 Jenks “Luau” Theme
Mar 14—Chapter M Anniversary 1:30-4:00 Muskogee “St Patrick’s Day” Theme
Mar 26-28—LA District Rally—Lafayette, LA
April 16-18—Region H Convention—Marshall, TX
April 25th—Chapter I Anniversary 1-4 Bixby
April 30-May 2—TX District Rally—Temple, TX
June 18-20—GWRRA Reno Rendezvous—Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
Sept 3-6—Wing Ding 37—Huntsville, AL
Oct 15-18—OK District Convention—Sequoyah State Park—”HalloWing on the Lake” Theme
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Oklahoma Chapter Directors
Chapter B
Joel Wakefield
405-258-6334
[email protected]
Carol Wakefield
405-258-6332
[email protected]
Gathering:
4th Tuesday at Golden Corral, 2513 N. Harrison, Shawnee OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter E
Kenney Graham
918-752-4675
[email protected]
Sherry Graham
918-630-0062
[email protected]
Gathering:
2nd Tuesday at Golden Corral, 8144 E. 21st St., Tulsa OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter G
Jim & Bonnie Gullane
Gathering:
1st Tuesday at Montana Mikes Steakhouse, 3825 S.E. Adams Rd., Bartlesville OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter I
Mattie & Eason Jones
Gathering:
4th Monday at East China Buffet, 13202 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter J
Don & Pam Redinger
Gathering:
3rd Thursday at Johnnies Charcoal Broiler, 33 E. 33rd, Edmond OK, meet at 7:15pm
Chapter K
Bud & DiAnn Ashpole
Gathering:
2nd Thursday at Pizza Hut in Ponca City, meet at 7pm
Chapter L
Tom Clouse
580-704-0329
[email protected]
Paula Clouse
580-704-0328
[email protected]
918-331-5859
405-816-4843
405-626-0222
580-352-1805
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Gathering:
1st Monday at Golden Corral in Lawton OK, meet at 7:30pm
Chapter M
Ralph Stephan
918-465-6752
[email protected]
Evelina Stephan
918-465-6497
[email protected]
Gathering:
2nd Thursday at Cowboys Bar-B-Q, 401 North York, Muskogee, OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter N
Larry LeTarte
Gathering:
3rd Tuesday at Libby’s Café, 111 E. Center Street, Goldsby OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter P
Beth Jensen
918-693-5538
[email protected]
Larry Jensen
918-835-8859
[email protected]
405-323-0776
[email protected]
Gathering:
2nd Monday at Cotton Eyed Joes BBQ, 715 Morentz, Claremore OK, meet at 7pm
Chapter W
Terri Lander
405-201-9847
[email protected]
Mike Lander
405-201-9546
[email protected]
Gathering:
2nd Tuesday at GattiTown, 5833 NW Expressway, OKC, meet at 7pm
Chapter X
Gathering:
Marie & Steve Wilson
405-338-5393
[email protected]
2nd Saturday at Sirloin Stockade, 208 N. Perkins Rd., Stillwater OK, meet at 9AM
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Oklahoma District Team
GWRRA Region H
District Director
Bill Rhoades
Debbie Rhoades
918-616-8862
918-616-8863
[email protected]
[email protected]
Assistant District Director
Johnie Fredman
Gina Fredman
405-397-3850
405-397-3973
[email protected]
[email protected]
District Treasurer
Jeannie Smith
918-357-2930
[email protected]
District Educators
Max Rowlett
580-704-8290
[email protected]
District Trainer
John & Shawn Irons
405-747-4618
[email protected]
District Chapter of the Year Coordinators
John & Shawn Irons
405-747-4618
[email protected]
District Membership Enhancement
Susan Carter
Wild Bill Miller
405-227-8675
405-227-7865
[email protected]
District Newsletter Editor
June Stuckey
Mike Stuckey
918-577-5520
918-485-3254
[email protected]
[email protected]
District Webmaster
Robert McClure
405-550-9144
[email protected]
District Motorist Awareness Division Coordinators
Kay & ‘Smitty’ Smith
405-201-3601
[email protected]
District Couple of the Year
Steve & Carolyn Cotton
918-245-7111
[email protected]
District Vendor Coordinators
Robert McClure
405-550-9144
[email protected]
District Camping Coordinators
Bill Shenberger
(918) 574-4663
[email protected]
District Event Coordinator
Gina Fredman
405-397-3973
[email protected]
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If you do not see the part you are looking for
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