May 2015 - Region I
Gold Wing Road Riders Association REGION WEBSITE: http://bigskyregioni.org Region Directors Terry Huffman [email protected] Cheri Huffman [email protected] Assistant Directors TBD Region Educators Mike and Lynn Briggs [email protected] Region Trainers Dave & Sheila Chavez [email protected] Motorist Awareness & COY/IOY Coordinators Mike & Janet Turner [email protected] [email protected] Membership Enhancement Garry & Maxine Alexander [email protected] Treasurers Dianna and Fred Borke [email protected] Region Ambassadors Region I Communications Coordinator Doug and Donna Deskin [email protected] Webmaster Mark Bridge [email protected] Newsletter Editor Marla Muirbrook [email protected] News and Views for May 2015 Director’s Corner – May 2015 It is with mixed emotions that I write this month article. I have a smile on my face, pride in my heart and a tear in my eye…as I tell you that as of April 1, 2015 I am your new Region I Director. This is what brings the smile to my face and the pride in my heart, to be able to continue to be Region Director of the most “I”ncredible Region in GWRRA. So why the tear in my eye you may ask…well, while I am taking the step up by taking the primary role as Region Director, Terry is moving on to another chapter in his life…and GWRRA. As of the end of this month, Terry will have been transferred out of Region I for the next year. This is not something that he did without a lot of thought, but his company thought enough of him to ask him to take on a 1-year contract in New York. So, although he is going to be out of the Region, he is not leaving the extended family of GWRRA. Terry has already been in contact with the New York District Director, Steve Nutting, who seems like a really nice guy and has already been in contact with Terry several time. It appears that Region I’s loss will be Region B’s gain. We all wish Terry the best of luck in as he finds new roads to ride, new friends to meet and old friends to spend time with. With any luck the year will fly by like a Wing on a winding road and he will be back in Region I with us. Good Luck and Hurry Home!!! Until next month…enjoy being part of the “I”ncredible Region and get out and ride! Cheri Huffman Region I Director Region Helper Alexia Velasco Vendor Coordinator Mary Hunter [email protected] Couple of the Year ID District Directors Don and Sharon Weber [email protected] m MT District Directors Chuck and Betty Bonnett [email protected] OR District Directors Mike & Joy Bean [email protected] www.gwrraoregondistrict.com WA District Directors Reggie Porter [email protected] WY District Director Rich & Dalene Goetz [email protected] www.gwrra-wy.org NATIONAL WEBSITE: http://www.gwrra.org GWRRA Directors Ray & Sandi Garris [email protected] GWRRA Deputy Directors Anita and J.R. Alkire [email protected] Leadership Training in the Region Continuing from what I started last month in describing the essence of Leadership, here is the next part of the article reproduced from an article presented recently at www.mindtools.com. Below is the third part of the article. Source: www.mindtools.com Once again, Leadership: A Definition According to the idea of transformational leadership, an effective leader is a person who does the following: 1. Creates an inspiring vision of the future. 2. Motivates and inspires people to engage with that vision. 3. Manages delivery of the vision. 4. Coaches and builds a team, so that it is more effective at achieving the vision. Continuing our examination of each element in more detail, below is the next part of the article: 2. Managing delivery of the Vision. This is the area of leadership that relates to management. According to the Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Model, there is a time to tell, a time to sell, a time to participate, and a time to delegate. Knowing which approach you need to use, and when you need it, is key to effective leadership. Leaders within the GWRRA must ensure that the work needed to deliver the vision is properly managed – either by themselves or by a Chapter, District or Region member to whom the leader delegates this responsibility – and they need to ensure that their vision is delivered successfully. To do this, in an ideal group dynamic environment, members need performance goals that are linked to the group’s overall vision. The mindtools article on Performance Management and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) explains one way of doing this, and the Project Management section explains another. And, for day-to-day management of delivering the vision, the Management By Wandering Around (MBWA) approach helps to ensure that what should happen, really happens. Leaders also need to make sure they manage change effectively. This helps to ensure that the changes needed to deliver the vision are implemented smoothly and thoroughly, with the support and backing of the people/members affected. For next month, the article will go into the final element of this article that may be helpful “coaching and building a team to achieve a vision”. As always, if there is a particular leadership topic you would like to see presented in the future, please do not hesitate to let me know. For now, keep those “learning caps” on and ride safe whenever on the road. “The more you know the better it gets” Dave & Sheila Chávez Region I Trainer, SUT From Our Rider Educator Hi to Everyone in Region I. May is known as “Motorcycle Awareness Month”. Now why do we need to know information about motorcycle awareness? Well, we do drive cars and trucks and are motorists quite often. Even while riding it is good practice to be aware of everyone around you. After going through and teaching Motorist Awareness seminars, I have realized that we all need to look out for motorcycles no matter what we are driving or riding. Also, it’s the time of year that many are back on the road in force so it’s a great time to remind all of us to look for motorcycles! Below are some excerpts from the NHTSA Motorcyclists will be out in force as the weather gets warmer, which is why May is the perfect month for Motorcycle Safety Awareness. “Fatal crashes with motorcycles are on the rise, and helmet usage is on the decline. We all need to be more aware of motorcyclists in order to save lives.” In 2013, 4,668 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes, a decrease from 2012 (4,986). Those deaths account for 14 percent of the total highway fatalities that year, despite motorcycle registrations representing only 3 percent of all vehicles in the United States in 2013. Helmet usage remained the same from 2012 to 2013 at 60 percent. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 1,630 lives were saved in 2013 because of proper helmet usage, but another 715 lives could have been saved if helmets had been worn. Wearing a helmet is an important way for a motorcyclist to stay safe, but we all play a part “It’s up to all motorists and motorcyclists to make our roads safer, all road users need to share the responsibility of keeping the roadways safe. By following road signs, obeying speed limits, and always staying focused on the road, deaths could be prevented.” Here are some tips to drivers on how to prevent a fatal crash with a motorcycle: Though a motorcycle is a small vehicle, its operator still has all the rights of the road as any other motorist. Allow the motorcycle the full width of a lane at all times. Always signal when changing lanes or merging with traffic. If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful: motorcycle signals are often non-canceling and could have been forgotten. Always ensure that the motorcycle is turning before proceeding. Check all mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes or merging with traffic, especially at intersections. Always allow more follow distance – three to four seconds – when behind a motorcycle. This gives them more time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. Never drive distracted or impaired. “Motorcyclists must also take precautions to remain safe on the road”. Motorcyclists can increase their safety by following these steps: Wear a DOT-compliant helmet and other protective gear. Obey all traffic laws and be properly licensed. Use hand and turn signals at every lane change or turn. Wear brightly colored clothes and reflective tape to increase visibility. Ride in the middle of the lane where you will be more visible to drivers. Never ride distracted or impaired. “By following basic safety rules, we can all help prevent crashes,”. “Our message is for all drivers and riders: Share the responsibility of keeping our roads safe—always share the road.” For more information on motorcycle safety, visitwww.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles. So we have our part to play when we are on the road. Work to decrease your risk when riding and be aware of all vehicles on the road Remember to Take the Long Road /:\ Mike and Lynn Briggs Region I Educators COMMUNICATION!!!! The GWRRA handbook encourages the word “Yes” and discourages the word “No.” It offers an alternative to the expression “Chain of Command” and replaces this outdated concept to a more modern approach to leadership and management, the “Chain of Communication.” Communication is the most important leadership skill you will need in your quest for excellence. COMMUNICATIONS The more we share information and communicate about goals, values, measures and rewards, the more effective we can be as individuals and as Members of the Association. OCP: Officer Certification Program. In OCP we communicate what GWRRA is, what it stands for, and why it is structured and operates the way it does. Information is taken directly from the GWRRA Officer’s Handbook. OCP is open to any member who wishes to attend, however it is required training for directors and their assistant’s at all levels – Chapter, District and Regional. Even if you don’t hold an office in GWRRA effective communication is one of the most important life skills we can learn—yet one we don't usually put a lot of effort into. Here are some essential tips for learning to communicate more effectively. Email Communication There's actually a BRIEF acronym—Background, Reason, Information, End, Follow-up. To help you keep your emails short without leaving anything out. It's a good policy for both written and verbal communication, clearly get the point across and then send. Based on BRIEF enough said I am sending this article to the newsletter now. Just a reminder the most important part of communication is Listening. Ride safe, Communicate and we will be seeing you as we travel in and around Region I. Donna and Doug Deskin Region I Communication Coordinators NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT DIRECTORS Idaho District News A note from the “IDAHO ROCKS” Good Morning Gold Wingers As you can see the time is coming upon us quickly for the Summer of Conventions. First one this summer in our Region I is the Idaho District Convention in Kamiah, ID on July 2, 3, 4, 2015. There are many mountain roads to ride on and even a ghost town. If you would get your registration in before June 1, 2015, look at the savings you would get. There would be a savings of $5.00 per person on registration, Free Dinner Friday night, $3.00 per person on the BBQ Country Style Spare Ribs Dinner for Saturday night and to get the pre-registration 50/50 tickets. WOW that is a big saving. For a couple that pre-registration by June 1, 2015 would save at least $36.00 Come and see what we can do. The Idaho District Staff and Chapter Directors have worked very hard on this Convention. It has been fun for all of us in Idaho. Happy Trails to You Don and Sharon Weber Idaho District Directors Montana District News Montana District May 2015 On April 10th and 11th the Montana District hosted a Leadership Training Workshop in Billings. Friday April 10th consisted of 8 people from the 3 Montana Chapters taking the first step in becoming GWRRA University Trainers with the help of Clara Boldt from Iowa. Left to Right: Willie Jefferies MT-M, Sandy Holloron MT-M, Ken Shanholtz MT-G, Sylvia Shanholtz MT-G, Clara Boldt (Iowa District Trainer) Donald Deuel MT-M, Dale Jennison MT-B, Chuck Bonnett MT-B, Betty Bonnett MT-B, Greg Hintz (MT-M District Leadership Trainer). The Montana District went from 4 Trainers/Presenters to 12. The Current Trainers/Presenters are Greg Hintz (MT-M District Leadership Trainer), Dean and Sandra Pond MT-M and Jay Burdette MT-B (District Rider Educator). With Greg networking with Clara we will now have the ability to get all three Chapters the quality training that the GWRRA has to offer. Saturday’s Horizon Program started with a surprise for Clara Boldt. She is now an honorary Montanan for her help over the past three years with MT District GWRRA University Training. MT District Directors Chuck & Betty presented Clara with a plaque. Clara & Greg Hintz presented the Horizon Program to 21Montana District GWRRA members. Clara provided ample training with humor and a good time for all. Clara brought along Beve (Beve McClurg Bolen-Johnson) who took pictures and also helped with the training by being Clara & Greg’s “Plant” to add a bit of realism to our training, Just Ask Betty! ~~~~~ The District is planning an all Chapters ride to Wheat Montana in Three Forks for June 6th. Leave your town in time to be able to arrive in Three Forks at Noon for lunch at Wheat Montana. We'll eat, chat, look at new chrome and enjoy the afternoon together. The ride is open to all who want to join us. ~~~~~ NOTE we have gone past the 1 May 2015 lodging reservation cut-off date. The Host Hotel ‘Travelodge’ and Host Campground ‘Indian Creek RV Park & Campground’ cannot be held to their earlier lower rate offerings now. Call The Host Hotel ‘Travelodge’ and Host Campground ‘Indian Creek RV Park & Campground’ they may have room/sites available, at their normal rates. Here is a listing of other Accommodations in Deer Lodge MT Motels / Inns / Retreats Budget Inn, 809 Main St. – 406-846-2810 Montana Cabin Rental, 532 Freezeout Lane – 406-560-4076 Mountain View Retreat, 1525 Valley View Dr. – 406-846-1521 Travelodge, 1150 N. Main Street – 406-846-2370 Western Big Sky Inn, 210 N. Main St. – 406-846-2590 RV Parks & Campgrounds Indian Creek Campground, 745 Maverick Lane – 406-846-3848 KOA Campground, 413 Park St. – 406-846-1629 We have the registration and information forms on the Montana District Web Site http://www.gwrramtdistrict.org/ 2015 Rally. Chuck & Betty Bonnett Montana District Directors [email protected] Oregon District News From the Oregon District Director May 2015 We hope you are enjoying the spring weather. It has given us some rainy days, so we have beautiful flowers to enjoy and beautiful sunshine days to enjoy riding our bikes. We hope you are doing your TClock check list before you get on your bike for that ride. Please don’t let your enthusiasm to ride, over ride your safety. An Advanced Rider Course was offered April 18 th in Battleground, WA. We hope you were able to participate to re-sharpen your riding skills. We would like to thank the instructors and congratulations’ to the members for their commitment to safety. If you missed it and would like to participate in the next one; please contact the Oregon Ride Educator, Graham Munsell. Find his contact information on the Oregon District website. With the growing popularity of trikes, rider training is important. The dynamics of riding a trike is different than riding on two wheels. So, if you are a new trike rider or it’s time to brush up your skills, please take a rider course. In Oregon, the next Trike Rider Training class will be Sunday, May 31 st at Power Yamaha in Sublimity, OR (just east of Salem on Hwy. 22). The class instructors are Bob and Dawna Hitch, their email: [email protected] . Please contact them for further information. We would like to thank all the officers and members who were able to attend the Oregon District Spring meeting in the The Dalles, OR. The Oregon District Rally in July is fast approaching. The Hood River fairgrounds in Odell is just a few minutes south of Hood River and is located in the very scenic Hood River Valley with Mt Hood in the background. The fairground is well cared for, with an air-conditioned building that has a kitchen and restrooms, clean showers and restrooms located by the grassy camping area that has plenty of power and water; a beautiful tree covered area with picnic tables, barbeque pit and outdoor stage. Find registration form, information and pictures on the Oregon District website: www.gwrraoregondistrict.com Oregon Chapters, please encourage your members to pre-register for our rally so that you’re Chapter wins your annual Charter Fee paid by the Oregon District. The winner is based on percentage of preregistration by chapter. Good Luck to all our Chapters. As many of you know, Joy and I are stepping down after the Oregon District Rally and our position as directors will be open. We would like to have a couple or individual to volunteer to step up as Oregon Director at the rally closing ceremonies. Until then you would work with us on the rally, so you will have some knowledge of the process to put the rally together. The District Rally is the only income for the District to operate on. The District has been paying the Chapter Charter fee, based on percentage of pre-registration for the Oregon rally; one-half of the cost of the Oregon rider education training and the rental of a conference room for the class portion, when needed. During the year you and your team members visit the chapter events or meetings and other rallies when you can. We all have busy lives today, but if you enjoy being with GWRRA members, riding and socializing, and want it to continue…volunteer today for an office. Ride Safe! Mike and Joy Bean Oregon District Directors MAY MILESTONE GWRRA ANNIVERSARIES 34 YEARS THOMAS L MORLEY OR-G 33 YEARS ATTILA KARDOS JAY WALL WA-I MT-M 32 YEARS RODNEY A MOORE KEVIN S SMITH KEI SMITH WA-V OR-H OR-H 31 YEARS MELVIN J DIETER ROBERT E PALMER WA-X WA-R 30 YEARS STEPHEN J GRACE DONALD D HAWKINS ROBERT E MACADAMS BONNIE L MACADAMS 29 YEARS JUNE E CLARK HAROLD E PINSON RONALD A CARVER ID-T WA-Q UA UA OR-J ID-T OR-I 28 YEARS ELEANOR J BAILEY THOMAS C HAMMOND MT-M ID-E 27 YEARS LARRY C DONNELLY RONALD WOLF MARCIA WOLF WA-B WA-I WA-I 26 YEARS ROD R DEY NANCY E DEY DALE YOUNG BETTYE J YOUNG OR-J OR-J WA-H WA-H 25 YEARS GEORGE W WILSON JOHN VALLELY URSULA C HAWKINS JUDY THOMPSON WA-E WA-V WA-Q WA-P 20 YEARS BILL HOLT TERESA HOLT PATRICK BARRETT CHERYL BARRETT WA-A WA-A WA-I WA-I Oregon District Convention 2015-– June 9-11 -– Odell, OR http://www.gwrraoregondistrict.com/ Registration/Flyer is available on OR District website Preregistration date June 8, 2015 Wyoming District Convention 2015-– July 9 - 11, -– Buffalo, WY http://www.gwrra-wy.org/events/registration Registration and Schedule is available on WY District website Preregistration date June 8th, 2015 Region J Convention 2015 –Aug 1-3-- CRANBROOK, BC, Canada http://gwrra-regionj.ca Online Registration and information is available on Region J Website Preregistration due June 1, 2015 Idaho District Convention July 2-4, 2015 –Kamiah, ID http://gwrra-id.us Registration and Flyer is available on Idaho District Website Preregistration due by June 1, 2015 Montana District Convention 2015 -– July 23-25 – Deer Lodge, MT http://www.gwrra-mtdistrict.org/ Registration and Flyer on MT District Website Preregistration due by June 20, 2015 Washington District Convention 2015—July 16-18—Port Townsend, WA http://gwrra-wa.org/Flyers/2015/2015_Washington_District_Rally.pdf Registration/Flyer is available on WA District Website Preregistration due by July 3, 2015 Big Sky Region I Convention 2015 -– August 5-8 -– LEWISTON, ID http://www.bigskyregioni.org Registration is available on Region I Website Preregistration due by July 11, 2015 Wing Ding International Convention 2015 – Sept 3-6 – Huntsville, AL http://www.wing-ding.org Registration, Schedule, Vendor List, etc. on Wing Ding website Preregistration due by July 16, 2015 Make some plans ~ Make some rides ~ Make some memories!! Communication is the key- let’s talk. Page 10 of 11 2006 Goldwing with 2011 Lehman Monarch II Trike Kit with 3% Rake Low Mileage, CB, Heated Seats and Grips, Set up for Gerbing heated clothing, Utopia backrest, Trailer Hitch, Triple Ring of Fire, Driving lights & more. Low Mileage 38,000. No problems with fit and finish. Maintenance kept current. $25,000.00 Mike Bean Oregon District Director 503-951-2668 Communication is the key- let’s talk. Page 11 of 11
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