Windy Wood Wings February, 2015 Edition Ray & Sandy Garris [email protected] Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge 2015 Individual of the Year Russ Hanthorn Lee & Kay Tieche [email protected] Rudy & Linda Copeland [email protected] www.OhioW2.org Doc & Jen Deutschmann [email protected] 419-810-9243 (Position Open) 2015 Couple of the Year Ralph & Renee Mullins (Position Open) Renee Mullins [email protected] Content: 2- Chapter Directors Article, Secretary Notes, Chapter Contact Info 3-4 Focus on Safety 5-6 Calendar & Ride Schedule 7- District Fund Raiser (Position Open) (Position Open) Phil Wilbarger [email protected] Carol Marsh Jim Stader 8- Cover Willie Kaltenbach Gary Todt GoldWing Road Riders Association * Region D * Chapter W-2 * Bowling Green, Ohio * Chartered May, 1992 From Our Chapter Directors … I am sure we have all had enough of this winter weather. Thankfully, Spring is just around the corner. We have been busy working on our ride/activity schedule, and hope to see you all very soon. This year we will focus on GWRRA sponsored rallies/activities and supporting out fellow chapters. We have planned several overnight trips, which will include the Buckeye Rally, Region D Rally, Michigan Rally, Wings Over The Smokies, and the Wing Ding. As in previous years, we will continue with our dinner rides every other Wednesday. Although we have planned two Sunday Brunch rides, there is plenty of room on the schedule for more rides. If anyone is interested in planning a day ride or overnight trip, please let us know. Our chapter is still in need of Assistant Chapter Directors, a Treasurer, a Ride Educator, and a Ride Coordinator. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Although we have to wait a few more months for riding season to begin, we wish everyone safe travels! From Our Secretary … Our chapter gathered at Denny’s in Perrysburg on December 28. Ten members were in attendance. Member Contact Information (If you would like your contact information included on the list please let Jen know) Tom & Jill Becker [email protected] Pat & Marylin McAlear [email protected] Bob & Ruth Boyd [email protected] Ralph & Renee Mullins [email protected] Doc & Jen Deutschmann [email protected] Jeff & Laurie Pelczarski [email protected] Lori Gonzales [email protected] Loren & Judy Sampson [email protected] Rick & Loretta Jones [email protected] Gary & Susie Todt [email protected] Carol Marsh [email protected] Phil Wilbarger [email protected] Focus On Safety Insider Tips To Survive Motorcycle Touring ~Eat at weird times. Everyone and their dog eats around 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. To get in and out of restaurants in a hurry, don’t be hungry then. ~A short metal cable with loops on both ends (like those made to keep people from stealing bicycle seats) is perfect for securing a jacket and helmet to your bike’s helmet lock. ~Carry a spare key. Hide it somewhere on your bike with a zip-tie or duct tape, or better yet, trade spare keys with a traveling companion. Portable weather radios are now in the $20 range, and the first time one saves you from running right into a massive storm, you’ll wonder why you ever traveled without one. Find one at accessory companies like Aerostich or Radio Shack. ~On high-mileage days, you’ll feel a lot better if you carry eyedrops and use them every time you stop for gas. ~f you’re nearing the end of your riding day and want to set yourself up for a quick getaway in the morning, consider riding to the far side of the next city you reach before you stop for the night, eliminating urban traffic the next morning. !Take a tip from off-road riders: carry a backpack hydration system so you can drink while you ride. A must for arid weather. ~Going on a long, complex trip? Keep yourself organized with the envelope system. Before you leave, prepare one envelope for each day on the road. Mark the dates and locations on the outside, then stuff things like hotel reservation info and lists of things to see inside. I Instead of juggling your entire stack of literature to find the information you need, you can just open up that day’s envelope. ~A simple map case attached to your bike’s tank (we’ve used a Rev-Pak version that has been available through www.whitehorsepress.com for years) can keep you on course without the bulk of a tankbag. ~Keep your stuff dry in saddlebags by using trash compactor bags as waterproof barriers. They’re thicker and more durable than standard garbage bags. ~Use earplugs to help reduce wind noise. You can get them from most mail-order shops or dealers, or in bulk from safety-equipment supply houses. ~Don’t forget that pack-and-ship places are just about everywhere these days. They’re perfect when you spot that antique umbrella stand you’re dying to buy hundreds of miles from home. ~Don’t forget a small towel or rag for wiping dew off seats, windshields and mirrors, and even for doing a quick whole-bike cleanup. Synthetic chamois cloths work particularly well. ~Pack extra bungees and zip-ties. ’Nuff said. Continued Next Page —> Focus On Safety Insider Tips To Survive Motorcycle Touring Continued ~Go ahead, buy that GPS you’ve always wanted. They’re perfect not only for finding yourself, but also for allowing you the freedom to get lost in the first place. ~You’ve heard it a million times, but we’ll say it again: look over your bike carefully every morning on the road. Checking the simple stuff—air pressure, oil level, loose or missing fasteners—can save you from big trouble. ~Sign up for roadside assistance. ~Stash a little hidden cash somewhere on the bike or on you, so you can make something happen when all else fails. ~Before you take off from the hotel or campground in the morning, double check every strap on tankbags or soft saddlebags, and every latch on hard luggage. ~Wear a dog-tag with your name and contact info, especially if you’re riding alone. You can get them lots of places, including your local army surplus store. ~Take a look back at where you were parked every time you leave someplace. You’d be amazed at what you find. ~A cellphone can be a lifesaver in an emergency. You can dial 911 for help anywhere you find cell service, but you’ll need to tell a dispatcher where you are. Keep track of route numbers, interstate exits, towns you’ve passed, mileposts—anything that can save emergency officials time in getting to you. ~Good motorcycle gear really is worth it. Waterproof, breathable linings in boots and jackets will transform the way you think about bad weather. A number of companies offer materials that work well, but always test your gear on a rainy day at home before facing a storm on the road. ~Do routine maintenance at home with your bike’s toolkit, so you’re sure you have what you need along the side of the road. ~On a long tour, plan for at least one day every week of doing nothing. Time is the ultimate luxury, and can mean the difference between a vacation and an endurance run. ~Be realistic with your daily mileage. In really scenic areas, 150 miles may make a very full day. Don’t assume you can achieve freeway mileage on good back roads. ~Guidebooks can be invaluable, but these days, an internet search can add spice to your trip by revealing special-interest locations most books fail to include. One of the sites we’ve used is www.roadsideamerica.com. World’s largest concrete bison, anyone? some kind for the bike itself. Source: American Motorcyclist February Sunday 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday Thursday 5 4 Dinner @ Panera Bread Perrysburg Friday 6 Saturday 7 Breakfast @ Cabin Fever American Table Cabin Fever ~~~~~~ Cabin Fever 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Breakfast @ American Table ~~~~~~ Happy Birthday Don Stader! Happy Birthday President’s Day Jen D.! 22 23 Chapter Gathering 24 Happy Anniversary Phil & Jeaninie Wilbarger! Dinner @ Glendale Garden cafe 25 26 27 Happy Birthday Cindy Wise! 14 28 Ride Schedule Date Event Meeting Place Time 4 Dinner @ Panera Bread 10981 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg 6:00 pm 5-7 Cabin Fever Deer Creek Lodge TBD 6 Breakfast @ American Table 580 Craig Drive 8:30 am 18 Dinner @ Glendale Garden Cafe 2521 Glendale Ave, Toledo 6:00 pm 20 Breakfast @ American Table 580 Craig Drive 8:30 am 22 Chapter Dinner/Gathering 26415 Warns Rd., Perrysburg 5/6:00 pm February March 4 Dinner @ Uncle John's Pancake House 3131 Secor Road, Toledo 6:00 pm 6 Breakfast @ Bob Evans, Perrysburg 1303 Levis Commons Blvd 8:30 am 7 Chapter “A” Auction TBD TBD 14 Spring Officer’s Meeting Canfield, Ohio TBD 18 Dinner @ IHOP 10151 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg 6:00 pm 20 Breakfast @ Bob Evans, Perrysburg 1303 Levis Commons Blvd 8:30 am 22 Chapter Dinner/Gathering 26415 Warns Rd, Perrysburg 5/6:00 pm 28 Chapter “S” Auction TBD TBD **Our chapter . Wednesday dinners will begin at 6:00 pm at the listed locations. The meeting place for all other activities & events will be indicated in the newsletter.** *Please check with any staff member for changes that may have occurred to the ride schedule* Northwest Section Chapter Gatherings Chapter Day Dinner/Meeting Location Contact A 1st Saturday 9/10:00 am Iron Skillet, North Baltimore 419-387-7459 N 4th Tuesday 6/7:00 pm Western Sizzlin, 2721 Elida (Rt. 309) 419-339-6626 S Last Saturday 7:00 pm W 2nd Sunday 6/7:00 pm VFW 204 Birchard Ave, Fremont 419-974-4040 Bob Evans, Route 95 East, Marion 740-341-4240 Please join the Region D Team as we host 5 days of FUN on a Western Caribbean Cruise in October 2015! Date: October 24, 2015 – October 29, 2015 ~ Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Ports of Call ~ Grand Cayman Islands & Cozumel Mexico Inside Cabins Porthole view Cabins Balcony Cabins Mini Suites Group Name: Gold Wing Road Riders 449.00 + tax & port fees double occupancy 499.00 + tax & port fees double occupancy 699.00 + tax & port fees double occupancy 849.00 + tax & port fees double occupancy Call to book: Rachel Sevilla 1-800-901-1172 x 41723 Group Number: TPD [email protected] Voyage Code: E541 8am – 4:45 PST Monday-Friday Doc & Jen Deutschmann 3134 Strathmoor Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43614 Next Chapter Gathering: We’re On The Web! February 22 www.ohiow2.org Denny’s, Perrysburg www.facebook.com/pages/GWRRA-Ohio-Chapter-W-2 Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA Members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-religious, and non-political, organization. GWRRA is recognized as the world's largest single-marquee for safety, technical, educational, and social, organization for riders of touring motorcycles. Important Websites: National Gwrra www.gwrra.org Drive Aware www.driveaware.org Region D www.gwrra-regiond.org State Motorcycle Safety www.smsa.org Ohio District www.ohiogwrra.org Motorcycle Ohio www.state.oh.us/odps/mmo