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Region “D”, Chapter “J”
“Cascade Wings”
Jackson, Michigan
Volume 1 Issue
January 2015
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“IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY”
1983-2015
“Our 31st Year of “Fun, Safety and Knowledge”
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1997 Michigan GWRRA Chapter of the Year
1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, & 2008 Rider Ed.
Chapter of the Year
 1st Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike
Raffle from 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,
1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, & 2009
 2nd Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike
Raffle 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011, 2014
● 3rd Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike
Raffle 2012, 2013
Visit or Join Chapter “J” at
Cascades Wesleyan Church
1404 Rowan St
Jackson, MI 49203
517-788-4538
Chapter “J”
News Website Address:
www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/j
For those of you who still have not visited the Chapter J
Website, please do so immediately.
You will be impressed. It is easy for you to link to National,
Michigan District, and Region D, as well as all of Chapter
J's events. With just a click of the button, all this information is at your fingertips.
GWRRA
www.gwrra.org/
Region D
www.gwrra-regiond.org/
GWRRA-MI
www.gwrra-mi.org/
Visit us on
Facebook at Goldwing J
The 1st Sunday of the Month
Social Time @ 5:30 pm
Gathering @ 6:00 pm
Next MONTHLY Gathering is
Sunday February 01, 2015
Where to Look
J website Face Book, meeting place, time and day
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Region—District—South East Chapters
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Chapter J CD—Assistant CD’s, & Staff
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Article(s) from your CD & Chapter Rider Educator
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Articles from the Chapter Staff
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Chapter “J” Articles—Member (s) of the Month—Chapter Flyers
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Calendar, Chapter J Activities Calendar,
Mark your Calendars, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Other Stuff
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Classifieds, Advertisers, C.O.Y., and I.O.Y.
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GWRRA Region D
GWRRA Michigan State Staff
Southeast Section
Region D Directors
Lee & Kay Tieche
[email protected]
Michigan District Director
Bob & Kim Scott
989-426-3828
[email protected]
Michigan District
Rider Educators
Rick Andreen
Michigan Assistant
District Directors
South East Section
810-834-9125
[email protected]
Bob & Nancy Natter
734-421-8250
bobandnancy1000@
comcast.net
Advisory Team
Larry Terryn
(H) 586-786-6807
[email protected]
Rider Education Ambassadors
Jan & Ron Smith
269-349-7916
Audrey Holmes
[email protected]
South East Section Chapters
Chapter C—Monroe
Floral City Wings
Chapter H2—Taylor
Down River Wings
Chapter Directors
Tim and Pam Hanson
734-844-0679
[email protected]
Chapter Director
Gary Lawrence
Meetings are the 1st Saturday of the month. at 313-388-8299
9 AM at the The Little Brown Jug
Chapter R—Charlotte
Eaton County Wings
Chapter J-Jackson
Cascade Wings
Chapter Directors
Gary and Carol Williams
517-788-4538
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Meetings are generally the first Sunday
of the month at Cascades Wesleyan
Church located at 1404 Rowan St. in
Jackson, MI.
Social hour starts at 5:30 - 6:00 PM.
Gathering begins at 6:00 PM - 7:30
PM( or as close as possible).
Come out and join us for a good time.
Chapter Directors
Alise and Emmett Swan
616-318-0478
[email protected]
Chapter R meets the fourth Saturday of the
month at 9 AM at the
Charlotte Church of Christ
Chapter W—Adrian
Maple City Wings
Senior Chapter Directors
Ken and Patti Kintner
517-902-9893
[email protected]
Chapter meetings are held at 9:00 AM the
second Sunday of every month at the Family Kitchen Restaurant in Adrian 2984 Treat St.
(corner of Treat and US 223)
Downriver Wings meet the 4th Tuesday of the
month @ 6:30 pm for dinner and 7:30 meeting
located at: Leon's Family Dining
Chapter S2—Detroit
Motor City Wings
Chapter Directors
Lonnie Reynolds
734-595-0438
[email protected]
We meet the second and fourth Saturday of
the month at 10 AM at Kerby's Koney Island
Chapter W2—Wayne
Wandering Wings
Chapter Directors
Gary and Margo McMillin
734-674-3678
[email protected]
Our monthly gathering takes place at 7:30 PM
on the third Tuesday of each month at Big
Boy Restaurant, 6360 Wayne Rd, Westland
Contact CD for next Breakfast location.
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
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GWRRA CHAPTER “J”
Director & Assistant Directors
Chapter “J” Directors
Chapter “J” Assistant Directors
Michigan District C.O.Ys 2014
Jeff & Terri Curtis
517-740-1736
[email protected]
Gary and Carol Williams
(H) 517-788-4538 or Gary 517-262-0896 or Carol 517-262-6314
[email protected] or [email protected]
GWRRA CHAPTER “J” Staff
Sunshine Person
Chapter Rider Educator
Goodies Coordinator
Interim
Gary Williams
517-788-4538
[email protected]
517-782-7768
[email protected]
Jeanne Reimers
517-764-1654
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Chapter J Brag Book
Mary Dodge
517-764-5053
[email protected]
Open
MEC Coordinator
Gord and Mona Bergum
517-522-3405
[email protected]
Web-site Coordinator
Mary Dodge
517-764-5053
[email protected]
Chapter Treasurer
Monica Rodman
517-262-8386
[email protected]
Ride Coordinator
Randy Lea
517-652-1289
randylea [email protected]
Gordon and EllaMay Rudolph
Special Articles
and
Secret Buddy
Julie Hoover
517-764-3893
[email protected]
Welcome and
Visitor Greeters
Sue Rinehart
517-592-2228
[email protected]
Chapter Photographer
All Chapter J Members
Raffle Ticket Coordinator
2007-2008 GWRRA
Michigan Recruiter
Louie Schippers
517-764-5053
[email protected]
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News from Chapter “J”
From Gary and Carol
Chapter J Directors
2014 Michigan District C.O.Y.
It will have been a wonderfully blessed Christmas season, I'm sure, and now as you read this we are into the
new adventure called 2015. Trusting you had a fun and
safe New Year's.
I suppose we should have some profound
thoughts to say as we begin this new year and new
phase of our Chapter J lives, but we're the same people we were last month, and I'm not sure 'profound'
thoughts come from us!
We do want to say a big Thank You to Tom Taylor as he ends his 'reign' as our Chapter Director. He
has led our chapter in what has become traditional
events and rides and has taken us in new directions. Those new directions have not only been fun,
but helpful to the chapter as we have been able to give
back to the members more than ever. I'm sure each
one could name a ride or event that Tom was instrumental in making memorable for Chapter J. Thank
you, Tom, once again.
One of the first things we're excited about as your
new Directors is to introduce you to the Chapter J
team. You may hold your applause until all are
named. Oh, never mind, go for the applause with
each. They deserve it. Jeff and Terri Curtis, Assistant
Chapter Directors; Monica Rodman, Treasurer; Gord
and Mona Bergum, Member Enhancement Coordinators; Newletter and WebMaster, Mary Dodge; Tickets,
Louie Schippers; Special Articles and Secret Buddy,
Julie Hoover; Ride Coordinator, Randy Lea; Goodies,
Gordon and Ella Rudolph; Greeter, Sue Rinehart; Sunshine Lady, Jeanne Reimers; Interim Rider Educator,
Gary Williams. This is your Chapter J team working to
help us all have fun, be safe, and grow in knowledge.
Next we're excited to announce your new Couple of the Year, Ron and Jan Smith; and your Individual of the Year, Tim Reimers. Congratulations!
We're also excited about introducing a couple of
new mini programs to the chapter. And they're so
easy! For the first one, all you need to do to participate
is to sign in when you arrive at a gathering. That's
it. You'll receive a ticket when you do. You have the
opportunity to receive 12 tickets through the
year. (good math on my part, right?) Your tickets will
be in a drawing for a gift valued at $75.00. What is the
gift? Well, we know and Jeff and Teri know, but we're
keeping that part a secret for now. Seems like more
fun that way!
For the second one, because we believe in all of
our great members, we're going to have a new honor
program. That's all I'm going to say here, so I hope
you're at the gathering to learn more!!
I guess you can tell we're excited about this new year
from the last three paragraphs. The plan was to have a
ride calendar ready for you, but you know about the best
laid plans, right? Hopefully that will be coming your way
soon. Thanks to all who filled out the little survey sheet for
different rides. For those who questioned, ice cream rides
are a given and that's why they weren't listed. After all, it's
ice cream!
We'll do our best to keep you informed of rides and
events. Read your newsletter, check your email, check the
website, check facebook, call a friend. Make sure we have
your correct email as reminders and changes often go out
that way. If you don't have email, etc., make sure we know
that so calls may be made if you wish to be updated. Also,
if there is an illness or death of a member or family member, please don't assume we know about it. Better to be
told by several than none.
Well, it's 3:30 a.m. (late even for me). Think I'll hit
send and then hit the bed. Tomorrow is a granddaughter's
ice skating program and then on to the chapter's Moonrakers/Binder Park Zoo Lights night of fun.
Be blessed,
Gary and Carol
Chapter J Directors
517.262.0896 or 517.262.6314
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Chapter J
Rider Educator
Open
Are you ready for your first ride?
Picture this... You've done your T-clock, the tires are
checked, pressure is correct, cables and gauges working,
oil checked, lights are checked and are working. What
have you forgot?
Are you fit for the ride? Now is the time to get fit for
that first ride. After all, it's only 4 or 5 or maybe 6 months
away depending on how you ride. Most of us have overindulged during the holidays. Maybe even put on a few
extra pounds. January is a great time to start exercising
for that first ride.
When you get fit, you not only have a safe and enjoyable ride, but you are mentally sharper. Do you need to
find an hour a day to exercise? No! You just need to take
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10 to 15 minutes, three days a week. You can do simple things like a brisk walk, ride a exercise bike, or lift
some bar bells. What ever you do, make sure you do it
briskly for the best benefit.
Your mental awareness is as important as taking an
ARC or TRC class. This will allow you to ride safer and
also make that first ride enjoyable as well. I hope you
all work on some type of exercise program before that
first ride.
Have a safe and fun filled 2015.
Safety is no accident.
Gary Williams
517.262.0896 or 517.262.6314
[email protected] or
Chapter J MEC Coordinator
Gord and Mona Bergum
Happy New Year everyone. Hope the holidays were good
to you all. Mona and I are both looking forward to the new
year of friendship and fun with our new Chapter Directors
Gary and Carol. They have a few new ideas, which I think
you will enjoy.
We have new members, Bill and Debbie Warblow, so
please welcome them and make them feel at home. Also
congratulations to our Couple Of theYear , Ron and Jan
Smith and Individual Of the Year Tim Reimers.
Gord and Mona Bergum
Chapter J MEC Coordinators
517-522-3405
[email protected]
[email protected]
From Jeff and Terri
Chapter J Assist Directors
Happy Happy New Year! 2015 is here! Is everybody
ready to ride? It’s just about time to put a little heat in
the garage, get the Wing spit-shined and the safety
chrome on. Before you know it, it will be time for the
Mall Show and all the summer riding adventures.
2015 is sure to bring a lot of memories and good
times. Wingless Weekend will be the next big adventure in March. Don’t forget to take your saddle shoes,
poodle skirt, white t-shirts and a comb for your back
pocket. But don’t worry, you can have loads of fun just
as you are, no 50’s attire required. It’s a great time to
clear your mind of the winter blues and visit with your
fellow Chapter friends.
Since it’s only January, there is a lot of planning
yet to be done. We should have a number of events to
make the winter blues float away. Stay tuned. Maybe
we should rent a bus and visit the snow birds in the
warm southern states. Wouldn’t they be surprised?
We hope everyone had a great holiday season. We’re
looking forward to making new Chapter memories, hope
you are too!
Jeff and Terri Curtis
Assistant Chapter J Directors
517-740-1736
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP CARD
(be sure it’s current)
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT
From Mary
Website Coordinator
Hi! Everyone
Well I just got some more instructions on how to update
the Chapter J Website from “The Don”. He did such a
great job of keeping our website up to date, that I hope I
can do the same. Right now if you go to the website you
will see some updates, but I am still working on that, so
please be patient and hopefully I will have all the updates
there soon.
The Newsletter and updated Quick List is ready to view
and I am still working on the updates for the Upcoming
Events page.
Quick List
http://www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/J/Web%20Site/
chapter_j_upcoming_events.htm
Newsletter
http://www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/J/newsletter/
currentjnewsletter.pdf
J webpage
http://www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/J/index.html
Michigan GWRRA
http://www.gwrra-mi.org/
Have a great month and ride safe
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From Gordon and Ella
From Monica
Chapter J Treasurer
Zoo Lights and dinner at Moonraker’s!
We were a small group on Saturday, December 20, but
we had a nice evening! Mona and Gord drove over
separately because our poor Mona had fallen on ice and
was not walking well. Louie, Carol, my friend Judy and
myself met up and we road over in Louie’s beautiful
truck.
Randy and Loraine and his two granddaughters met
us at the restaurant. We all arrived a bit early, but were
quickly set up and found tasty items to order. After dinner, we headed down the road a bit to the zoo. And
what a line there was to get in! We were told that they
had a dinner with Santa event at 5pm---so some of the
lineup was probably due to Santa.
It was 30+ minutes before we made it to the front---it
was chilly standing in line! But the lights were well displayed, colorful and the walking trail easy to follow. We
saw a bald eagle, the red panda [Is it a member of the
bear or coon family?], the wise owl, a huge lighted peacock and Mrs. Claus. She had cookies for us to decorate, but just the girls did that. And there were simple
quick crafts for them to do, too.
We walked on up to the building with the carousel
inside; none of us adults rode it, though I did see some
adults participating. Louie grabbed some pics along the
way and we headed back to the truck and on towards
home. Thank you Randy Lea for planning this event----and Louie for driving us girls over.
Monica Rodman
Chapter J Treasurer
517-262-8386
[email protected]
From Randy
Chapter J Ride Coordinator
Keep watching for a riding article coming soon from
Randy
Chapter J
Goodies Coordinator
Last ride in October
Guess it's about time I wrote an article. Went for a 116
mile ride Saturday with 4 bikes & 6 riders. We met Randy
at west side Meijer's. Went on a lot of side roads & saw a
lot of colors. Ended up in Grand Ledge to have something
to eat. We had a choice of Italian, Mexican, or the Log Jam
Grill & Bar. We chose the Log Jam. We all had fish except
Mona, who had ribs. All of it was goooood & so was the
atmosphere.
Randy left us to go home so Louie took over the lead to
take us back home. We ended up on Gillett's Lk. Rd.,
where Gord & Mona left us to go home. The three of us
also went on home. It ended up a great day & ride.
Now to wait for Sunday for our ride with Tom T. and
whomever. We all met at the Legion for breakfast. Somebody didn't get there on time, so we had to hurry him
along,(not naming names, Louie), to enjoy the ride, colors,
& sunshine. Went around by Pleasant Lake, and kept to
the north & east, went on a lot of good & bad roads but the
colors were decent. One road, Hankerd Rd., was like the
Triple Nickel, Tom said. 8 bikes & 1 vehicle.
We were near Gregory & Tom says we could go to
Hell, so we all said, sure. While there we seen a lot of
European cars. They were meeting in the fenced-in area.
From there, Randy left us again to go home. Tom said he
didn't know where else to go, so Louie took over and took
us by Ann Arbor, Saline, & tried to go into Manchester but
we had to detour. We were headed to Jeff's house.
On the way Tim & Jeanne got a cell call, so they left
for home, as did Gord & Mona. Got to Jeff & Terri's, Terri
said lets go to the Napoleon Cafe for something to eat or
pie, we all agreed. Gord text Louie and said to save them
a seat if we were going to the cafe. Must have been ESP.
That is where all of us left to go to our own homes.
Ended up being a GREAT RIDE, GREAT TIME, WITH
GREAT FRIENDS. Thank you everyone for a GREAT
TIME.
Gordon and Ella Rudolph
Chapter J Goodies Coordinators
517-782-7768
[email protected]
Randy Lea
517-652-1289
randylea [email protected]
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From
Mary Dodge
Newsletter Editor
Hi! Everyone
Hope you all had a safe, healthy, and happy Holiday
Season. We stayed home this year and spent the Holidays with my Michigan Family and friends. Next year
it’s to Arkansas with my Family there.
While I’m writing this there still isn’t any of that
White Stuff on the ground so some of you may have
braved the cold and went for a ride. Let us hear about it
in an article. Speaking of Articles I’m sure you’ve noticed that the Staff will be writing an article each month.
Hopefully you can help them out by writing an article.
Most of you know that I will be taking over the
Chapter Web site. I really want to thank “The Don” for
what a great job he did, and hopefully continue to do the
same. He has spent lots of time with me showing me
how to update all the information. I am currently in the
process of doing that. There are a lot of changes starting in January so be patient as I try to update all those
changes,
If you are signed up for the following please be
aware of the date change.
Medic First Aid/CPR Class
Saturday
January 31, 2015
Cascades Wesleyan Church
1404 Rowan St
Jackson, MI 49203
9:00 am—4:00 pm
$25 per person
Sloppy Joes provided
please bring a passing dish
Contact Gary Williams @ 517-788-4538 for more information
From Julie
Chapter J Special Articles
and Secret Buddy
This month the Special Article is on Bill and Deb Warblow,
hope you all enjoy getting better acquainted with Bill and
Deb.
A new Secret Buddy has been started for 2015,
please see me if you are interested in joining the fun.
Julie Hoover
Chapter J Special Articles & Secret Buddy
517-764-3893
[email protected]
From Louie
Chapter J
Raffle Ticket Coordinator
Just a note from your Raffle Ticket Coordinator:
Raffle tickets are in and ready to SELL SELL SELL, we
would like EVERYONE to take at least 50 tickets to
SELL, as we are adding a bonus to spread the prize $$$
around to make it fair to everyone that helps SELL raffle
tickets, not just the top 3 sellers. For every 50 tickets you
sell, you will get a ticket for the drawing; your odds are
very good.
Please watch for upcoming Raffle Ticket group selling events, Lansing RV Show and our Chapter J Mall
Show, the more people we have sign up makes less work
and more fun for all.
If you have any ideas on how we can boost sales and
maybe events to sell tickets at, please let me know.
Louie Schippers
517-764-5053
[email protected]
We now have a date for the Lansing RV Show, see the
details on the Chapter Activities Calendar. There may
be a sign up sheet passed at the Gathering so check
your calendar to see if any of the dates are available for
your help. This is a great chance to sell some Raffle
Tickets.
Congratulations to Ron and Jan our 2015 Chapter
Couple of the Year, and Tim Reimers our Individual of
the Year.
Have a great month and ride safe
From Jeanne
Chapter J
Sunshine Person
Keep watching for an article from Jeanne soon
Jeanne Reimers
Chapter J Sunshine Person
517-764-1654
[email protected]
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From Sue
Chapter J
Welcome & Visitor Greeter
Keep watching for an article from Sue
Sue Rinehart
517-592-2228
[email protected]
From Gary and Carol
2014 Michigan District C.O.Y.
I know I'll sound like everyone else, but when you read
this it will be 2015 and that just doesn't seem possible! We're trusting that everyone had a blessed Christmas season and that you are having the beginning of a
joyous New Year.
It has been wonderfully busy since the last article. Let's see, there was Thanksgiving, the Christmas
parade, Chapter J Christmas party, Gary and I installed
as Chapter Directors, announcing our new Chapter
Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year, we visited
Chapters G and G2, there were two performances of
Nutcracker, a violin recital, an ice skating program, and
so much more.
We dropped in on Chapter G's breakfast gathering. It was nice to see friends, meet new friends, and
meet their newest member at his first gathering. We
shared words of encouragement with the chapter and
their chapter Couple of the Year. After attending a
nearby church we left for Chapter G2 and their Christmas party. We loved their surprised looks as we entered the dining room. We had a great time visiting with
them and sharing Santa and Rudolph time. It's possible
they have photo proof of it,too!
As chapters around the state have announced their
new Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year, or
are getting ready to, we would like to say Congratulations to all! Our special congratulations to Ron and Jan
Smith being honored as Chapter J Couple of the Year
and Tim Reimers as Chapter J Individual of the
Year. You are very deserving of this honor.
We, along with others in the State and Region, are
trying to convey the message that it is an HONOR to be
chosen as your Chapter C.O.Y. or I.O.Y. You have
been chosen because of who you are and what you
have done as you promote fun in your chapter. You
have been honored because you are you! We hope you
understand that nothing more is required of you other
than to continue doing what you've been doing and
have fun doing it.
We have spoken with a few couples around the
State that question why the C.O.Y. are not asked first if
they want this position. I would first say, it is not a posi-
tion, it is an honor. Think of it this way. Does Hollywood
and the Music Industry ask the (potential) Entertainer of
the Year if they want the honor? Of course not, they just
give it because it is deserved. It is the same concept.
For all the C.O.Y. and I.O.Y. chosen for 2015, please
accept this honor, wear your medallion proudly, enjoy the
extra hugs, smile and have fun doing what you've always
done. Often you are a great influence on the other members in your chapter. Your fun and enthusiasm carries
over to others. What a blessing!
So congratulations to Ron and Jan, Tim, and all the
new 2015 Couples and Individuals of the Year. Enjoy
yourself, be yourself, and thank you for all you have
done.
For those ending their year, remember, there are no
former patches for being a Couple or Individual of the
Year. You are always and forever honored as the Chapter
Couple or Individual for 2014.
Be Blessed and Happy New Year!
Gary and Carol Williams
Michigan District C.O.Y. 2014
[email protected] or [email protected]
Secret Buddies 2015
Hi! Chapter J Ladies
Being a secret Buddy, whether you’re on the giving or
receiving side is lots of fun, and a special way that you
can choose to acknowledge someone in your own special
manner. Lots of opportunities, for “day brightners”, warm
fuzzies, and feel goods”, and who couldn’t use some of
these in our every day life!
Please send Mary Dodge any Thank You notes you
would like the sendee to have and she will put them in the
Newsletter. We will reveal our Secret Buddies at the December 2015 Christmas Party.
Have Fun and keep your SECRET BUDDY guessing.
Smiles and Hugs
Julie Hoover
Thank your Secret Buddy Here
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Chapter J’s Member(s) of the Month
By
Julie Hoover
Please welcome and become acquainted with Bill & Debbie Warblow. They are a
warm and friendly couple, easy to converse with, and seem eager to participate and
meet new people. Bill is originally from Jackson/Hanover/Horton areas and Deb grew
up in East Tawas. They met in college and have lived the past 23 years at Clark Lake.
When their girls were little they had an operating farm with pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and rabbits, now their barn stores wood for all kinds of uses and projects. Years ago when Bill started working
as a Fire Fighter with Liberty Township Fire Dept, is how he first became acquainted with Larry Bradley through his
Tow Truck & Garage Business. Last year in July, Bill & Deb saw all the motorcycles lined up in front of Larry’s Business for the parade & celebration. They stopped, talked with Larry and he told them about GWRRA and him being a
life time member and invited them to attend a Gathering. They have attended a few Gatherings and really liked Jeff &
Terri’s Corn Roast. Both look forward to riding with others and gaining new friends and knowledge about safety and
having fun times. Welcome, Welcome with Big Hugs to you both from Chapter J.
Name
Birthday
Bill and Debbie Warblow
Bill Jan 11
Debbie April 01
They rode in Pennsylvania, New York, New JerFavorite
Trip or Ride sey, Connecticut, and met up with Bills Family for
a reunion in Massachusetts. Bill said one of the
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things he most enjoyed was the Delaware Gap at
the border of New York & Pennsylvania—the water falls. What a sight to see!! Deb loved going
through the mountains. Good Trip—No problems,
gone one week.
Anniversary May 11, 1991
Family
Twin girls—Stephanie and Samantha will be
21 in January. Pets—1 dog “Riley” who is a
7 year old female Beagle-mix, and 1 gray
domestic short hair cat “Nola”
What We
( I ) Do
Bill—Was a former Fire Fighter for 17 years
for Leoni Township. Currently he has been
employed for the past 2 1/2 years at Michigan Industrial Gases Inc, Albion, MI. He
works inside counter sales and also is an
industrial gas filler, working with welding
equipment and supplies.
Debbie—Works at Blackman Animal Clinic
as a receptionist, also when needed helps
out as an animal technician. She has
worked in the Veterinary field for 14 years.
Debbie also has a degree in Criminal Justice
and worked in retail security area
Future Trip
or Ride
Would like to travel out West,….maybe in a couple
of years.
Favorite
Restaurant
Bill & Deb’s favorite—is JR’s in Brooklyn, es-
Favorite Ice Bill—A Boston Cooler
Cream
Debbie—Chocolate
Hobbies
Bill—Pleasure golfing with his Dad and brother ,
loves riding his Wing (of course that’s a given).
and
Collectibles Tinkering. wood working, enjoys making furniture,
starts right from the tree. His most recent—a
Queen Size Dark Oak Bed for Debbie. It was a
Christmas surprise that Bill had worked on in secret. The foot board has a cast iron Mama Bear &
2 cubs. Deb has a quilted wildlife, earth tones
quilt on the bed and she just loves it. Their
daughter “Samantha” has requested Dad to make
her a bed also, she plans on marrying in December of 2015. What a wonderful wedding gift. Bill
says he plans to incorporate deer into the design
of their bed.
Debbie—Gardening, flowers, collecting light
houses, black beads& rustic room furnishings. Bill
& Deb are both active in Jackson Group “Marriage
Matters”. Ask them to tell you about this.
About my or 2005 1800 Goldwing Bluish/Purple,
our Bike(s) depending on how the light shines on it.
They have a matching 2 wheel trailer.
Bill saw it parked in a yard for sale in
Albion, while he was on a delivery route
and purchased it in August 2013. Prior
to this bike he rode an 1100 Honda
Shadow. Deb has always been his corider. They have put approx 20,000
miles on the bike since owning it.
Favorite
Accessory
pecially their Prime Rib on friday and Saturday
Nights.
Bill—Am/FM Radio
Debbie—Enjoys the all-around passenger
comfort of the Wing, Foot Pegs, Seat & Arm
Rests
Friends for Fun,
Safety and Knowledge
Bill & Deb both agree the best so far, has
Favorite
Trip or Ride been their trip out East last summer, July
2014. Just the two of them rode through the
Pocono Mountains.
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Events around
Region D
Indiana District Directors
Mike & Theresa Albright
812-701-7649 Mike
812-701-4080 Theresa
[email protected]
Michigan District Director
Bob & Kim Scott
989-426-3828
Region D Plaque
[email protected]
Chapter J Cascade Wings
Chapter “J” Directors
Gary and Carol Williams
517-788-4538
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
Ohio District Directors
Rudy & Linda Copeland
937-498-1651
[email protected]
Check the District Web sites for Flyers and Registration to the
“Indiana District Winter Rendezvous” Michigan District
“Wingless Weekend” and Ohio District “Cabin Fever”
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M.F.A./CPR Class
ATTENTION...CHANGE OF DATE FOR MEDIC FIRST
AID CLASS! The M.F.A. class had been scheduled for
Saturday, January 24th.
It is being changed to SATURDAY, JANUARY
31st. Time remains the same. Class begins at 9:00
a.m. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so that
we may begin on time.
Those signed up for the class are:
Gordon Bergum
Mona Bergum
Sue Rinehart
Eugene Rinehart
Monica Rodman
Ron Kulwicki
Tim Reimers
Ron Smith
Jan Smith
Lori Norkey
Pat Maynard
Carol Williams
If you have not done so already, PLEASE let Gary know
if you are able to attend on the 31st and still take the
class.
Sloppy Joes are provided for lunch. Whatever you
choose to bring to share will complete the meal!
Cost of the class is only $25 per person...due
now! Cash or check made out to Cascade Wings MI-J
and please give to Monica Rodman or Gary.
Any questions, please see Gary.
517-788-4538
[email protected] or
[email protected]
Lansing Family RV Show
LANSING FAMILY RV SHOW
January 22-25, 2015
MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education
4301 Farm Lane (corner of Farm Lane and Mt.Hope)
East Lansing, MI
Thursday Noon - 8:00 p. m.
Friday Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Why do we care about this show? Because it is an
awesome opportunity to greet people and to sell our
Raffle Tickets! This $400 booth space is coming to us
FREE of charge. We sold about $900 last
year. Wouldn't it be great to top that this year?! Plus
you get the added bonus of seeing and dreaming about
all those great R.V.'s. (Or you could be like Rich last
year and actually fulfill your dream by buying one!
Way to go, Rich!)
We are not asking or expecting anyone to be there
all four days or for all day when you do come. We should
have at least four members at any given time. We can
break up the days in shifts. Friday and Saturday will most
likely be the busiest times. The more who sign up, the
more fun we'll have and the more tickets we'll
sell. Carpooling is a good option and fun as well.
A sign up sheet will be at the January gathering. If for
some reason you can't make the gathering, just let us know
what day and times you would like to volunteer to help the
chapter sell tickets. For those who aren't in a position to
sell individual tickets during the year, this event, along with
our Mall Show, is a great way to participate and have fun
helping the chapter.
Looking forward to seeing your name on the sign up
sheet and seeing you at the RV Show!
Chapter “J” Directors
Gary and Carol Williams
517-788-4538
[email protected] or [email protected]
Ludington over
Memorial Weekend
Hi Cascade Wings. We are making plans for a bike trip to Ludington over Memorial Weekend. We are taking our bunkhouse
and planning to stay at Ludington State Park, hoping to get in the
Beechwood campground. Sites are already filling up for that
week. You can only reserve 6 months out so we are making our
reservation this Saturday, the 22nd.
Friday May 22nd, Saturday May 23rd, and Sunday May 24th
2015 are the nights we are planning to reserve. Once we get our
reservation we can let you know what campsite we are on.
Ludington has quite a few hotels and even Bed & Breakfast sites for those that may not want to camp. You probably will
need to book a room early since we are talking about Memorial
weekend. Mentions of day rides to Pentwater and to the Traverse
City area, as well as a trip to the local fish market/eatery “Bortells”
are just a few of the things we can do.
Ludington State Park is probably the nicest State Park in
Michigan, with hiking trails, fishing, a lighthouse to tour and just
plain relaxing. Ludington State Park is 100% reserve-able so I
believe you must reserve online. If you cancel your reservation
there is a fee, which used to be $8, not sure if that is still the
same cost. So, you could reserve and if you find out you can’t go,
cancel for only $8.
Here is a link to the website to check out Ludington State Park.
https://www.midnrreservations.com/
Here is the link to Beechwood’s reservation map.
https://www.midnrreservations.com/LudingtonStatePark%
2fBeechwood%3fMap
If anyone would like to join us, we’re planning on riding up early
Friday morning the 22nd. Make your reservation, State Park or
hotel, we’ll have lots of fun.
Jeff and Terri Curtis
Asst. Chapter J Directors
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All Rides leave from East Side Meijers and West Side Meijers
(unless otherwise noted)
TGIS Dinner Rides TBA
“ Ice Cream Ride’s back next spring”
January 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
New Years
Day
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Lansing
Family
RV Show
Lansing
Family
RV Show
Lansing
Family
RV Show
29
30
31
Chp J Monthly
Gathering
25
26
27
28
Lansing
Family
RV Show
Medic
First Aid/CPR
Class
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
Details for all rides/events are
located in this Newsletter,
website www.gwrra-mi.org/
chapter/j, and
Face Book at Goldwing J
Chapter J 2014-2015 Charity
“Great Lakes Burn Camp”
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Chapter J Activities Calendar
January 2015 thru June 2015
Ice Cream Rides back next Spring
Departure and Arrival Times TBA (depending on destination)
2015
January
2015
March (cont.)
Sun
Jan 04
Chp J Gathering
Sun
Mar 22
Spring Officer’s Meeting
2015
April
Thurs-Sun
Jan 22-25
Sat
Jan 31
5:30 pm-6:00 pm Social Time
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Gathering
Lansing RVShow
Sun
Apr 5
MSU Pavilion
4301 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI
Chp J Gathering
5:30 pm-6:00 pm Social Time
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Gathering
Thurs-Fri 12:00 pm—8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am—8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Sat
Apr 11
Chapter C Anniversary
Contact Gary Williams @ 517-788-4538
for more information
Sat
Apr 18
Chapter R Mystery Dinner
Medic First Aid/CPR Class
Thurs-Sun
Apr 23-26
Chapter J Mall Show
Jackson Crossing, Jackson, MI
2015
May
Saturday
January 31, 2015
Cascades Wesleyan Church
1404 Rowan St
Jackson, MI 49203
Sun
May 03
9:00 am—4:00 pm
$25 per person, Sloppy Joes provided
please bring a passing dish
Contact Gary Williams @ 517-788-4538 for more
information
Chp J Gathering
5:30 pm-6:00 pm Social Time
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Gathering
No Dates
Yet
Ice Cream Rides
should start this month
Indiana Spring Wing Warm Up
2015
February
Thur-Sat
May 07-09
Sun
Feb 1
Chp J Gathering
2015
June
5:30 pm-6:00 pm Social Time
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Gathering
Sat
Jun 06
Chapter J Burn Camp Challenge
Thur-Sat
Feb 05-07
Ohio Cabin Fever
Sun
Jun 07
Fri-Sat
Feb 13-14
Indiana Winter Rendezvous
Saturday
Feb 28
University Training Programs
Sun
Jun 07
Chapter L Picnic in the Park
2015
March
Thur-Sat
Jun 11-13
Ohio Buckeye Rally
Fri-Sun
Jun 12-14
MIS Race
Not on Fathers Day Weekend
Sun
Jun 28
Lugnuts Game
Tickets $11.00 per person
Sun
Mar 1
Fri-Sat
Mar 20-21
Flyer on page 11
Flyer on page 11
Chp J Gathering
5:30 pm-6:00 pm Social Time
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Gathering
Wingless Weekend
Flyer on page 13
Chp J Gathering
5:30 pm-6:00 pm Social Time
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Gathering
Contact Terri Curtis for more info
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Lansing RV Show
Thursday—Sunday
January 22-25, 2015
Birthdays, Anniversaries,
and GWRRA Member date
* GWRRA Life Time member
MSU Pavilion
4301 Farm Lane
East Lansing, MI
Chapter J
Thurs-Fri 12:00 pm—8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am—8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am—5:00 pm
GWRRA
Member Since
January Birthdays
03 Randy Lea
N/A
06 Karen Bradley
02/90*
10 Tom Maynard
03/94
11 Bill Warblow (New Member)
Contact Gary Williams @ 517-788-4538 for more information
Medic First Aid/CPR Class
January Anniversaries
Saturday
January 31, 2015
None that I know of
Cascades Wesleyan Church
1404 Rowan St
Jackson, MI 49203
Let Louie Know if we missed
your Birthday or Anniversary
9:00 am—4:00 pm
Chapter Recognition
$25 per person
Sloppy Joes will be provided
Please bring a passing dish
Contact Gary Williams @ 517-788-4538 for more information
December 2014 Drawing Winners
February Activity
Thurs—Sat 05-07
Super Draw Winner
Monica Rodman
Ohio Cabin Fever
(see flyer on page 11)
Fri—Sat 13-14
Indiana Winter Rendezvous
Bike Raffle Tickets
Mike Vantassell
(see flyer on page 11)
Saturday 28
University Training Programs
50/50 Ticket
Ron Kulwicki
GET WELL GREETINGS
Chapter Pride
Andy Duncan (maybe Dale)
Hope all is well in the Chapter J Family this month
Chapter J would also like to extend our deepest
sympathy to those member’s and their families
who have lost loved one’s this month.
Visitors
CMA- Mike Plock
Mike and Donna Vantassell
If there is anyone we have missed, we sincerely
apologize for Chapter “J”.
Please let Jeanne Reimers at
517-764-1654 or [email protected]
know if there is anyone we need to send a card to.
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Classifieds
For Sale
Timeout Camper—Only set up once
For Sale
1992 Gold Wing Interstate– Blue—63,336 miles, Factory CB with Rider Intercom and AM/FM w/ AUX , Oil,
maintenance, brakes, and fluids, running boards added,
front and back for comfort with heal/toe shifter. Tires
and Brakes all new. Also comes with a Garmin GPS
unit and all the software that is also integrated into the
sound system. Safety lighting: Headlight has a pulse
beam , and the rear has Wig-Wag brake lights. Blue
LED lighting added, mounted under the front cowling,
and the saddle bags. A rollaway custom tool box
matches the bike, full of items such as manuals, LED
lights, spare parts, cycle lift for servicing, oil wrench,
mounted coat rack , tire repair kit, gage visor, first aid
kit, many more extras. A Coleman Caboose Trailer
custom painted to match. The custom hitch has a plug
and play cooler rack for day trips. Clothing, helmets,
rain gear, cold weather gear, and GWRRA Chapter
Vest.
I am asking $6,800.00
$3,200.00
Contact Dan Foster @ 517-474-0256
02/15
For Sale
2010 Yellow Honda Gold
Wing—1,400 miles, Navigation,
Heated seats & heated hand
grips
$18,000 or make offer
Contact Tina Alley @ 517-740-7125 or
[email protected]
02/15
Buy or Sell
Something Here
Call Scott Allen @ 734-426-3655 ext 18 or
[email protected] or www.protomatic.com
2/15
Buy or Sell
Something Here
For Sale
2008 Yamaha Royal Star — Tour Deluxe—Blue
Low Mileage
Must Sell Make Offer
Call 734-904-5886
For Sale
2004 Motocorp Trailer: All Aluminum Construction Dry weight = 160 lbs Torsion suspension
All new LED lighting Separate Brake and Turn
signals
Price = $1,400 OBO
3/15
Contact - Doug Newton 517-745-2100
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“ATTENTION”
Next
MONTHLY Gathering is
Sunday
February 01, 2015
Michigan District C.O.Y.
Gary and Carol Williams
Region “D” C.O.Y.
Gary and Carol
Meyerholtz
Visit Chapter “J” on the
Internet, and Facebook
Our Web Page address:
International C.O.Y.
John and Barb
Pons
GWRRA
Region D, Chapter J
1146 Scarlet Oak East
Jackson, MI 49201
517-788-4538
Monthly Gathering @ 6:00 pm
Social Time @ 5:30 pm
The 1st Sunday of the month,
@ Cascades Wesleyan Church
1404 Rowan St.
Jackson, MI 49203
517-788-4538
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