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Vol 27, Issue 12__________Gold Wing Road Riders Association______December 2014
RIDE SAFE ON NEW YEAR'S DAY!
Wing of the future?
JERRY & DEB KEYS STEPPING UP:
Jerry & Deborah will be sworn in at the
January 2015 Social Gathering as the new
Chapter Director for VA-I. All members
are asked to be in attendance and let's help
the new Directors keep our Chapter moving.
What is this?
No other information is available at this
time. Our condolences to Jon's family.
GET OUT THAT XMAS SWEATER:
Wear your Best, err,, Ugliest Christmas
sweater to the meeting on Sunday, 14 Dec
and win a prize. See CD article below.
POLAR BEAR RIDE SET FOR JAN 1ST
January 1, 2015 is scheduled to be not only
the first day of the new year but also the day
motorcycle riders from far & wide will
converge at the Yorkshire Restaurant on
Route 28 (Centerville) to eat breakfast and
take that first ride of the new year. Be there
and join the fun at 10:00am.
FORMER VA-I MEMBER PASSES:
Chapter-I received news that Jon Nichols,
former member and part of Chapter Couple
with Kathy Cox; passed away Saturday, 6
December, allegedly of a Heart condition.
CHAPTER XMAS SHOW ON 14 DEC
Saturday, 14 December will see over 40
members in attendance at the Riverside
Dinner Theater to dine and be entertained at
the showing of "It's a Wonderful Life".
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From the Chapter Director:
December 2014
Hello Chapter I!
Kathy and I hope that you, your
family, and your friends had a great
Thanksgiving holiday again this year. We
have lots of things to be thankful for again
this year – among them are happiness and
health, good friends and family.
Now we’re steaming full speed into
the Christmas holiday season – where did
this year go? I know for one, we certainly
didn’t get nearly the amount of riding in this
year as we have in years past. It just seems
like the summer was a flash.
Speaking of the Christmas holidays,
we hope that you will help out supporting
the Peet’s Coffee care packages for our
troops in the Middle East this year. This is a
great way to send a small bit of cheer to our
service men and women who are overseas
away from their families and loved ones.
There are more details in the flier within this
newsletter.
This coming Saturday evening, we’ll
be enjoying a great Dinner Theater
performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at
the Riverside Dinner Theater. We have 41
people signed up and attending – a great
turnout! We’re sure everyone will enjoy the
dinner and show, and if you’re not joining
us, you’ll be missed!
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Please don’t forget our monthly
Chapter Social Gathering this Sunday,
December 14th. There will be a very short
business meeting and then some fun
Christmas festivities, including games, a
secret Santa gift exchange, a tacky sweater
contest, and fun, fun, fun. Please try to
come and join us!
On New Year’s Day, please don’t
forget the Manassas Honda Riders Club
annual Polar Bear Breakfast and Ride at
the Yorkshire Restaurant on Route 28 North
(Centerville Road). Come and enjoy a nice
breakfast starting at 8AM, 50/50 drawing
that is usually VERY large, and a nice New
Year’s Day motorcycle Ride leaving around
10:15AM to start the New Year out right!
Lastly, Kathy and I are in work to
transition our Chapter Director duties to
Deb and Jerry Keys. The actual “change
of command ceremony” is scheduled to take
place at the monthly Chapter Social
Gathering on January 11th. Please plan to
come show your support for our new
Chapter Directors as they start their tenure
leading Chapter I.
Kathy and I have had a great time
these past three years serving you as Chapter
Directors. We truly appreciate everyone’s
support. We’ll still be around and
participating – especially with the rides and
helping out where we’re needed.
Don’t forget to check out the rest of
the newsletter for information on our
Chapter events and events with other groups
in the area!
Kathy and I wish you and your
families a very safe, wonderful and Merry
Christmas & the best for New Year 2015!
Tom & Kathy DeWispelaere
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THE TREASURER GOODIE BAG
GWRRA ITEMS FOR SALE
10" Griffin - Black/Gold
10" Griffin - Red/White
4" Griffin - Black/Gold
4" Griffin - Red/White
Bolo tie - Black/Gold
Bolo tie - Red White
Bolo tie - Griffin
Slides - Griffin - Black/Gold
Slides - Griffin - Red
GWRRA Checkbook Cover
GWRRA Association Pin - Black/Gold
GWRRA 25th Anniversary Pin
GWRRA 20th Anniversary Pin
Legion Patch/Pin
2" Iron on - Red/Black
3" Iron on - Red/Black
4" Right Static Black/Gold
10" Helmet - Black/Gold
10" Helmet - Red/White
10" GWRRA - Black/Gold Rocker
5" GWRRA - Red/White Rocker
10" Life Member
9" Helmet only (back)
4" Helmet pocket - Black/Gold
4" Helmet pocket - Red/White
4" Right or Left Sticker - Red
2” Left or Right, Red/White only Decal
4” Left or Right (static), Black/Gold Decal
4” Left or Right (static), Red/White Decal
4” Left or Right Sticker, Red
Virginia GWRRA
Region "N"
Year Bars '91-'98, '00-'02, '04-'0
PRICE
12.00
10.00
5.00
4.50
6.00
6.00
7.00
8.00
8.00
7.50
3.00
4.50
2.00
4.50
2.25
2.50
1.00
12.00
9.00
3.50
2.00
15.00
12.50
5.00
3.50
1.00
.75
1.00
1.00
1.00
5.00
5.00
2.00 \
COY Headpin
4.50
COY Hangar Bar
2.75
CHAPTER "I" ITEMS FOR SALE
PRICE
Wings Of Bull Run Patch
Chapter "I" - Black/Gold Rocker
Manassas VA - Black/Gold Rocker
Chapter "I" - Red/White Rocker
Manassas VA - Red/White Rocker
VA Visit-A-Chapter Headpin
Chapter "I" Visitation Bars
Chapter "I" Annual Poker Run Headpin
Chapter "I" Veterans Run Headpin
Chapter "I" Annual Charity Event Headpin
Chapter “I” Baseball Cap – Red/Black
Wings of Bull Run Flag
Bull Run Raider Headpin (Plaque Attack)
Rally In The Valley Headpin
Wingless Weekend Headpin
US Flag Lapel Pin
US Flags - small (antennae)
Wings On Parade Headpin
Helmet Lapel pin - Left
Helmet Lapel pin - Right
Earrings/dangle – Black/Gold or Red/White
Earrings/post - Red/White or Black/Gold
Scarves - Red - Small
Scarves - Red - Medium
Scarves - Red - Large
Scarves - Red - X-Large
Vest clips/Helmet - Black/Gold or Red/White
5.00
10.00
10.00
5.00
5.00
4.50
2.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
8.00
10.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.00
1.50
5.00
3.00
3.00
7.95
5.00
7.00
8.00
9.00
11.00
10.00
Prices subject to change without notice
Not all items are in stock anesthesiology
If you are interested in a particular item, let
CD or Treasurer know and we will look into it.
As of 06/03/14
Emily Butcher
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“WINGS OF BULL RUN” STAF
Chapter Director
703-361-3373 or
703-593-2392 (cell)
Tom & Kathy DeWispelaere
[email protected] /
[email protected]
Asst. Chap. Director VACANT
Chapter Treasurer
703-257-7082
Emily Butcher
[email protected]
Chapter Educator
703-791-2337
Jerry & Deborah Keys
[email protected]
Member Ehancement Ann & Jim Peterson
703-583-1655
[email protected]
Plaque Attack Coord Pat Hasiak
703- 624-4171
[email protected]
Long Tour Coord.
703-730-7469
Jim Sharkey
[email protected]
Charity Coord
703-631-7233
Deb Sterling
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor/
301-520-9804 (cell)
George Craddock & Isabel Gray
[email protected]
WebMaster
Leslie McAlexander
[email protected]
David & Donna Sheffield
VA-I COY 2013
VA-I Special Occasions
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Donna Sheffield
Jerry Carter
Kathy DeWispelaere
Emily Butcher
14 December
16 December
27 December
30 December
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Jim & Dee Hamill
24 December
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Tips from the Chapter Educator
December 2014
We are adding some new members
into the Rider Education Levels Program
this upcoming meeting and I thought this
would be a good time to discuss the
GWRRA Rider Education Levels
Program.
The program consists of four levels:
Level I, Safety by Commitment
Level II, Safety by Education
Level III, Safety by Preparedness
Level IV, Safety by Enhanced Commitment
and Preparedness.
The intent of the program is to provide a
safer motorcycling environment by reducing
injuries and fatalities, and increasing skills
and awareness. We all know that by making
the choice to ride, we increase our risk for
injury every time we choose to ride. Risk
cannot be avoided, but through training,
preparation, and knowledge, we can better
understand and mitigate our risk. The only
cost associated with the program is the cost
for patches. Our chapter has chosen to
provide levels patches to participants at no
cost.
In Level I you as a rider or co-rider commit
to practice safe motorcycle operation
whenever you ride. This simple start begins
to make the roadways safer for all of us.
There is no mileage requirement for Level I.
You can track safe miles since joining
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GWRRA in 5,000 mile increments which
can be updated annually.
In Level II (Tour Rider/Co-Rider) you
commit to being a safer rider by taking
approved motorcycle riding courses every
three years. This creates a safer
environment and increases our knowledge
and skills. Co-riders can take two-up courses
to advance up to level two. Level II
Requirements are: a Certified Rider
Course with 5,000 safe miles. Co-Rider certified Co-rider Seminar or 2-up Rider
Course. This level also requires 5,000 safe
miles since joining GWRRA.
In Level III (Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider)
you commit to increase safety through
preparedness. Level III members must be
currently certified in CPR/First Aid and
carry a first aid kit on their motorcycle
with them for use in the event of an accident
or emergency. Level III members must also
have taken a Motorist Awareness Seminar.
Level III Requirements are: Current in
Level ll and have taken either First Aid or
CPR training, & MA seminar
The final step is Level IV (Master Tour
Rider/Co-Rider) in which you provide
enhanced commitment to safety by taking
both CPR and First Aid. They must also
have 25,000 safe miles since joining
GWRRA and be committed to riding with
the “Proper Riding Gear” at all times
(ATGATT). Level IV Requirements are:
Current in Level lll for one year and have
taken both First Aid and CPR training.
Have 25,000 Safe Miles and must be
committed to riding with "Proper Riding
Gear" at all times.
Stay safe out there and enjoy the ride.
Jerry and Deborah Keys Chapter Educator
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Cold Weather Riding Safety Tips
We think it’s safe to say that we all
believe riding motorcycles is fun,
however that “fun” is diminished if we
are not comfortable (too cold, too hot).
Since it’s not going to be hot
anytime soon, here are some “Words of
Wisdom” for cold weather riding.
The obvious option for cold
weather riding is to use heated
clothing. This may be cost prohibitive if
you don’t use it enough to get your
money’s worth.
If you choose the non-heated
route, most “experts” in the area of
outdoor apparel suggest the layering
method with the fabrics closest to your
body proving a wicking ability to get the
moisture away from your skin, and outer
layers providing a waterproof/windproof
layer.
Also if you have not tried it and get
those nasty cold feet, use a thin pair of
sock liners (generally synthetic) in
combination with a wool or other outer
sock to allow for the same wicking
ability. The layering also allows for
shedding portions to be more
comfortable inside venues.
A balaclava is also recommended
as a piece of clothing (you know the
popular face covering worn by bank
robbers and etc). They make a version
that is very thin on top to be used in
conjunction with a helmet.
It is important to not inhibit your
ability to see and/or operation your
motorcycle controls. Using these tips
should keep you nice and toasty and will
allow you to “enjoy” the ride.
Jerry (I'm not cold) Keys
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MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT OFFICERS
Thanksgiving was wonderful; now we
want tp wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year to everyone...
Everyone is looking forward to our
Christmas Get-Together at Riverside Dinner
Theater in Stafford, VA., on Saturday evening,
December 13th. The show will be "It's a
Wonderful Life". This is an old Christmas
Classic that we're sure to enjoy.
We will have a Christmas "Secret Santa"
Gift Exchange at our Sunday Social Gathering.
We drew names at our November Gathering and
will also have an "Ugly Christmas Sweater"
contest. Well, we won't worry about winning
this contest. We don't have Christmas sweaters.
Please welcome Joseph and Brenda
Aquila, friends of Mike & Tim. They invited
them to come to our Gathering. They couldn't
come last month, they had a previous
engagement.
Also welcome Jim Armstrong, Carl
Armstrong's brother if he comes.
Jim, Mike, Tim & I attended Chapter F
last month. I won the 50/50 and Tim won a gift
certificate for a free breakfast that required them
to return. Chapter I Rocks.
If you see your name on the GWRRA
Anniversary attachment for December, Congrats
to you.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Ann & Jim Peterson- MEC's
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Charity Corner –December, 2014
Make a difference and share a cup of Joe with a soldier !!!!
Send a “piece of Home” to your favorite Soldier for the holidays !
Peet’s Coffee in Fairfax, Virginia is collecting scarves, socks, protein bars, Sudoku, Crossword books, etc to send to
our US Troops for the Holidays. Also being sent is Holiday Blend coffee. Peet's is partnering with St. Stephen's
Church in Fairfax, Virginia. St. Stephen's will package all the donated items and send them off to the Middle East.
The campaign runs through January so if there's anything else you want to donate, you have time. Call us and we’ll
come pick up any donations or items to be sent. Donations must be in cash and are tax deductible. Donation forms
will be available. We’re unable to accept checks or credit cards.
One lb of Peet’s Holiday Blend costs $16.95
A 1/2 pound is $9.00
Peet’s will grind the coffee beans and send it off with help from St Stephen's. They have hundreds of volunteers
that help package to send it to every branch of the military that is deployed over the holidays.
All Branches of the Military will receive coffee from Peet’s Coffee.
If you know anyone serving our country stationed in the Middle East during the holidays, you can write their
address down and we can send a bag specifically to them/their troop.
Peet’s received “thank you” items in response to our efforts over the years including letters, flags flown over their
camp and behind their ships, Air Force coins, pictures, etc. and letters from many soldiers telling us how great it is
to have a “cup of home” !
Caribou Coffee (now Peet’s) last year donated over 600 lbs of coffee alone from this region. We're expecting to
match that plus more this year with Peet's Coffee (since Caribou transitioned to Peet's in May 2014).
We will include a Holiday Card that the Chapter can sign for the troops that will represent Chapter I- Virginia as well
as GWRRA partnering with Peet's Coffee and Tea at Fairfax-Pickett.
Also, “Well wishing”, letters to the Troops are welcomed if they wish to send one along.
In return, the donator will receive coupons for free cups of Peet's Coffee and we’ll provide a donated canteen or
Cambro (5 gallon of coffee) at the next Chapter I event when you want it !
If you want to make a donation for coffee for the Troops and or wish to purchase coffee from Peet’s, OR wish to
donate other items to be sent, please bring your donation to the Chapter I December meeting on December 14th.
Please have cash available for any purchases or donations.
If you have questions beforehand, please contact Deb Sterling, Charity Coordinator-Chapter I-Virginia at
[email protected] or 703.631.7233.
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GWRRA NATIONAL, REGIONAL & DISTRICT NEWS
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
GWRRA "Wingin it" Newsletter http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs148/1102033483703/archive/1117492806803.html
REGION N NEWS
Region N Traveling Plaque is now located:
TN-Z
Catfish Campus Restaurant
2509 Keith Drive
Columbia, TN
Chapter Directors
Charlie and Pam Huffman
931-215-1650
[email protected]
CHAPTER SOCIAL
Saturday
January 10, 2014
Eat at 6:00 pm, Meet at 7:00 pm
REGION N NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER AVAILABLE The December 2014 edition of the
GWRRA Region N Newsletter "Appalachian Gazette" is available for your reading pleasure at
http://www.region-n.org/Region-Gazette/2014.12%20Gazette.pdf
VIRGINIA DISTRICT NEWS
CHAPTER LOCATION CD PHONE SOCIAL GATHERING
VA-A Burke Mary O'Connor 703 378 3873 2nd Wednesday
VA-C Hampton/Newport News Mel Brooks 757 536 7943 2nd Sunday
VA-E Fredericksburg Claude Revely 540 840 0394 3rd Wednesday
VA-H Abingdon Paul & Dorothy Baker 276 628 6047 2nd Tuesday
VA-J South Boston Don & Teresa Mitchell 434 792 0816 2nd Monday
VA-L Chesapeake Dave and Linda Harris 757 576 5779 4th Tuesday
VA-R Harrisonburg Tim and PamHoysradt 540 825 9218 1st Sunday
VA-V Bedford Alice Miller 540580 0257 3rd Sunday
VA-X Salem Tony & Vickie Ayers 540 293 4982 1st Saturday
VA-B Va Beach Matt & Diana Merciez 757 641-5510 2nd Wednesday
VA-D Richmond Allen & Debbie Dowell 804-222-1303 4th Wednesday
VA-F Winchester George & Brenda Tincher 571 934 7067 4th Sunday
VA-I Manassas Tom and Kathy DeWispelaere 703 593 2392 2nd Sunday
VA-K Roanoke Robert & Barbara Palmer 540 580 1514 2nd Monday
VA-O Williamsburg Ray&Tammy Pierce 757 872 0690 4th Sunday
VA-U Hanover Bob & Sheryl Ramsey 276 806 8290 3rd Sunday
VA-W Chester Bill Martyn & Jennifer Knight 804 241 6910 2nd Tuesday
VA DISTRICT TIMES FOR NOVEMBER'14: at http://www.gwrrava.org/newsletters/distnews1114.pdf
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New Sponsor – new local membership benefits!
Manassas Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki has agreed to sponsor our
Chapter by purchasing the first year GWRRA membership for anyone
who purchases a new Honda Motorcycle (any model) from them.
Buyers of Gold Wings will get an individual membership, and buyers of
any other motorcycle will get an individual associate membership.
The bigger news is that all current members of GWRRA Chapter I can
show their membership card, and receive a 20% discount on parts,
apparel, and accessories (service/labor is not included).
Visit their store at 9105 Mathis Avenue in Manassas, VA,
or see their website at www.manassashonda.com