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FEBRUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER
F R I E N D S F O R F U N , S A F E T Y, K N O W L E D G E
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CD’s Article
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Member Comments
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2015 Ride Schedule
Birthday’s/ Anniversaries Staff Connect Information
Sponsor Advertisements 7
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Events/Activities for February 2015
Check out activities on our Facebook Page Midnight Riders
There MIGHT be a ride after Sunday breakfast, weather permitting.
Possible rides for this coming year on page 7. GIVE US YOUR INPUT…
Check our calendar for any changes, or give one of us a call (page 9)
Feb 1
8:30
Cheshire Grill Breakfast
Feb 4
6:30
Staff Meeting at Bostic’s (1492 Kinney NW)
Feb 8
8:30
G’s Gathering at Cheshire Grill. Breakfast is at 8:30, Business at 9:00
Feb 14
6:30
Valentine’s Day Evening at Bostic’s. A fun get together with some
games, prizes… BYO snacks and drinks. A contest for the best hand
made valentine will be held. See Marilynn’s message on page 3.
Feb 15
8:30
Cheshire Grill Breakfast
Feb 21
8:30
Russ’s Breakfast (Alpine between 3 & 4 Mile)
Our monthly Saturday breakfast.
Feb 22
8:30
Cheshire Grill Breakfast
March 14
Chapter N Anniversary party. Details to follow.
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Chapter Director News
Ezra & Marilynn Bostic
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In January, I didn't get to make a long ride, but I traveled five-miles anyway. It looks like February
will be very cold.
We had a Saturday breakfast in January. Quite a few people showed up. But it would've been
nice if some of the people that don't usually come to breakfast on Sunday would've come and
joined us that day. Everybody had a good time. So we will do it again in February so you can
come and join us on Saturday and still go to church on Sunday. If you go to church on Sunday
say a prayer for all the bikers out there.
For now we're looking forward to our anniversary party. It will be on March 28. Read March’s
calendar to see time and date. There is also a flyer online. We have a calendar online with some
rides listed for this year. Keep an eye on new rides and new events.
I will see you at breakfast. Hopefully, everyone will give it a try and see what it's like what it's like
to join a bunch of old bikers for good food and talk.
A reminder for March. A lawyer from Buckfire and Buckfire will speak at our March gathering
about motorcycle insurance.
Your CD EZRA
YOU’RE INVITED!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
On February 14, Ezra and I are hosting a Valentine’s Day Party at our house. We will provide
coffee and non-alcohol punch, and a couple of snacks. Please bring your favorite snacks and
beverages. Also, please (if you like), make a Valentine for our best Valentine Card Contest. A
cool prize will be awarded to the one that receives the most votes! Also, we have a neat game to
play. So, come and enjoy.
VERY IMPORTANT:
Chapter MI-G’s Anniversary Party will happen on March 28 at Brann’s
Steakhouse on Division Ave. near 44th Street SW. This is when we chose our COUPLE OF THE
YEAR for 2015! SO, please do not miss this one! We need door prizes, and items for our silent
auction. We would love to see all of our Chapter MI-G members there.
Thank you
Marilynn
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Rider Educator of the Year
Harry Emmert
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We are ½ way through the winter time.
The time when we have the most PMS.
“Parked Motorcycle Syndrome.”
While most of us are not riding, let’s not let our skills deteriorate.
Our skills are transportable.
We drive in the same manor on 2 wheels as on 3 or 4 wheels.
Be aware of your surroundings, look on down the road.
Coast down the road to a sign or signal.
That way you can stop easily, or accelerate easily if need be.
By accelerating slowly and steadily and decelerating the same way,
finding the “sweet spot” you may increase your MPG.
There are many ways to increase MPG and safety while driving at any time of the year.
This time of year is a good time to learn new and practice old skills.
Safe driving is something we can do all year round.
Problem of the Month
“A Strange thing happened to my 2009 GW with 94k miles today. I left home with no
problem and about 20 minutes into my ride to work stopped at a store for 10 min. When I
left and got a mile down the road noticed my headlights were not on. I stopped and turned
off the key then to acc then back to on. I started the bike still with no lights and proceeded
to work. Another mile or less down the road they popped on. At lunch time I went for a ride
with no problem. Came home later with no problem. I have not checked anything out yet.
Help!”
Possible solutions will be discussed at our February Gathering. What’s one thing you
should have in your saddlebag?
Assume that there is a brick wall just beyond your line of sight for every
blind curve.
Dondi Vesprini from Buckfire &
insurance during our March
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Buckfire will speak about motorcycle
Gathering.
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Reflecting on the past year, no lets make that the 2 years Jane and I have
been members of GWRRA-MI-G brings back so many memories of
events, trainings, meetings, Wing Dings, Wingless Weekends, Couple of
the Year, Rides and just helping our Chapter be the best it can be. Thanks to our wonderful officers for their passion whether it's planning a
Chapter Meeting, Gathering, event, ride or where we'll be stopping at for
our next Ice Cream fix, a BIG THANK YOU! Again looking back, yes, I've
ridden a lot of different motorcycles, was involved with other
organizations and rides, but I must say that all changed when I
purchased my/ours 2006 Goldwing Trike, with Jane's somewhat I'm not
too sure about this and joined GWRRA and the great MI-G Chapter here
in Grand Rapids. I no longer was a number, but a friend. That is what being a member of
our great organization is all about. As I reflect on 2015 and see our
motto FUN, SAFETY, KNOWLEDGE, I think FRIENDSHIP should also be
included. Jane and I both look forward to 2015 and the many adventures we'll
encounter with MI-G and maybe even new flavors of ice cream. Look
back and reflect on your Chapter, do you have fond memories? If not
make that New Years Resolution to be the Best Chapter it Can Be.
Respectfully Submitted
Bob Ungrey
GWRRA-MI-G
MI-G
MI-G’s
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
March 28, 2015
Brann’s Restaurant
4157 Division Ave S Wyoming, MI 49548
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 - till? Door Prizes/Games
Each for $11.99 plus tip and tax. The choices are: 8oz sizzler, or grilled chicken breast, or
baked tilapia, or bbq ribs. These come with baked potato, salad, and dinner rolls..
(See branns.com for coupons)
RSVP BY MARCH 15
Contact:
Ezra & Marilynn Bostic
at: (616) 791-4587
[email protected]
or
Harry & Marcia Emmert
at (616) 363-2159
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2015 G Possible Scheduled Rides
Jan 04, 2015
Event:
Medic First Aid Class
Mar 20, 21, 2015
Mar 28, 2015
Event:
Event:
Wingless Weekend: Bay City
G Anniversary Party
April 04, 2015
April 25, 2015
April 26, 2015
Event:
Event:
Event:
Ready To Ride Bike Prep
Vermontville/Mooville Maple Syrup Ride
Lakeshore Blessing Of The Bikes
May 09, 2015
May 15-17, 2015
May 23, 2015
Event:
Event:
Event:
Harry’s (And Others) Birthday Party Ice Cream Ride
Niehuis Honda Open House
Lunch At Turk Lake Inn
June 07, 2015
June 13-14 2015
June 20, 2015
June 21, 2015
June 27-28, 2015
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
L Picnic In The Park
Ride To Gilmore’s Museum
Mi-G2’S Spud Run
Happy Father’s Day Brunch At Mckenna’s Lakeview
Hell To Paradise Ride
July 11, 2015
July 12, 2015
July 16-19, 2015
July 18, 2015
July 19, 2015
July 23-25, 2015
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
Scatter Ride
Baldwin Ride For Deep Fried Oreo
Muskegon Bike Time
Chapter N Pig In The Park
Ride To South Haven, Bag Lunch Or Restaurant
Region D Rally In Portland Indiana
Aug 08, 2015
Aug 14-15, 2015
Aug 20-22, 2015
Event:
Event:
Event:
The Pre-Ride (The Pre-Midnight Ride)
The Midnight Ride
Gwrra State Rally/Convention In Evert, Mi Osceola Fair Grounds
Sept 3-6, 2015
Sept.12, 2015
Sept 13, 2915
Sept 19, 2015
Sept 26, 2015
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
Event:
Wingding 15 Huntsville Alabama
Chapter Mi-C2’S Freedom Ride
Ride To Chapter K2’S Anniversary Party In Big Rapids
Ride For (You Know) Ice Cream At Sylvester’s
Country Ride & Ice Cream In Lowell. Chapter G Pays!
Oct 10, 2015
Oct 11, 2015
Event:
Event:
Ice Cream Color Ride
Ride To Boone’s For K-2 Color Ride.
????, 2015
Sept ???
Event:
Event:
Arc: Advanced Riders’ Course In Ionia
Breakfast Then Ride To R2 Chili Cook-Off ?????
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February Birthdays
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25 26 27 Ken Byxbe
Sue Ayres
Shirley Nester
Scott Klein
Michael Sinke
A Great Valentine’s Day Present!
My 1983 1100 Aspencade needs a new home. I rode this bike to
work in the summer to save gas. 40 mpg. Good mechanical shape,
Has Stereo, CB, all electronic items work as they should. Won best in
class at the 2013 State Rally...
Tires are old but still in ok shape. See May Newsletter for pictures.
FOR SALE
or
Free Items
Call 616-822-6522 $2,000.00 OBO
Len Snyder
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STAFF CONTACTS
Chapter G Brag Book
Lee & Kay Tieche
[email protected]
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Treasurer
[email protected]
Region D Directors
Jane Ungrey
Marcia Emmert
Michigan District Directors
616-363-2159
Rider Ed
Bob & Kim Scott
[email protected]
Harry Emmert
989-429-9144
[email protected]
616-363-2159
Web Guru
[email protected]
C.J. Shroll
Assistant District Directors
Bill & Linda Diffin
616-437-0305
[email protected]
810-397-1813
[email protected]
Dar Koza
Greeters & Attendance
John & Sharon Smith
District Couple of the Year 2014
Phone Tree Coordinators
Gary & Carol Williams were selected
at Wingless Weekend 2014
Michigan District Educators
Richard Andreen
[email protected]
Michigan District Trainers
Ken Kintner & Patti Kintner
Chapter G Directors
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic
Pete and Sherry Wright
616-361-6287
Region D Couple of the Year
2014-2015
Advertising Department
Gary & Carol Meyerholtz were
selected at the Region D Rally
Harry Emmert
616-363-2159
Chapter G Website
[email protected]
http://www.gwrra-mi-g.org
Newsletter Editor
GWRRA National Website
Howard Stob
http://www.gwrra.org/
[email protected]
616-791-4587
Chapter G Assistant Director
Howard Stob
616-538-1087
[email protected]
[email protected]
616-538-1087
Chapter G
2014 Couple of the Year
Chapter Photographer
Region D Website
http://www.gwrra-regiond.org
Midnight Ride Vendors
Howard Stob
Michigan District Website
616-538-1087
http://www.gwrra-mi.org
[email protected]
Len & Jan Snyder
616-822-6522
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