CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Six more weeks of Winter! Bah-Hum-Bug! I guess we shouldn’t complain too much, we really haven’t had it
too bad as far as winter goes. I hope
everyone has had a good start to there new year so far.
Well it’s February again and that usually
means cold weather and it definitely means tax time. Hopefully Uncle Sam will give us all some rebate checks sometime
this year. I hope ours is big enough
that I can retire on it. But I’m not
holding my breathe.
This is also the time to start getting your
bikes cleaned, polished, fixed, lubed, greased-up or even adding some safety
chrome. You’ll want to have your bike
ready to go when spring rolls around, which will be here before you know it.
We had a couple of good dinner runs to
Vincent’s Pizza and Teddy’s where we had decent turn outs to both. Sure would like to see some more of your
smiling faces show up at the runs. We
have a lot of laughs and good times.
It’s your loss!!
I was so glad to see the outcome of the
Super Bowl. It is always nice to see
the underdog kick butt! Hope to see you
all at this months gathering!
P.S.
Don’t forget about your sweethearts!!!
Take Care & God Bless!!
Brian & Erin Craig
Chapter Directors - PA U
STAFF MEETING
All Staff Meeting are held on the Monday before the
Gathering. Staff Meeting are held at
the Dairy Queen, located on Route 66, Delmont, 724-468-6996. All are welcome.
ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS
Hi folks, Tom and Kathy here.
It's the end of January and we are in the
middle of winter. It's a little cool here, especially at night. It’s been
getting down to 34 degrees. that’s pretty cool, even up north. but that's not
our big concern. Miss Kathy decided to injure her right knee, so off we
went to emergency room. Well that was a
waste. time was immaterial as usual. took her blood pressure and temperature
twice, took an x-ray, gave her a pair of crutches, and sent her on her
way. She had an MRI which indicated a
severe bone bruise (how, we don't know).
As of this article, she is doing better, but is still in pain. I on the
other hand have been sick with some kind of cold for about 3-4 days, but it's going
away slowly. On a different note, we had our bike repainted
due to movement in transit on our trip and also because of almost 73000 miles.
stone chips and stuff. I am meeting
with a guy Friday February 1 about having clear plastic on the front
of the sidecar and fender. Well that’s pretty much it for now. Oh! before I forget. Don and Terry Rowe have
a new granddaughter 7#1oz, Thursday January 31 . Ok, we're outa here. We miss you all and may god bless.
Tom and Kathy Stajduhar
Assistant Chapter Directors – PA U
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UPCOMING CHAPTER U EVENTS
February 2 Teddy’s Restaurant
Route
30 – Irwin
February 4 Staff
February 10 Gathering
February 21 Lucci’s
Route
130 – Penn Township
50/50 WINNER
$19 – Syl Gravelle
$9 – Maria (who donated her winnings back to
the Chapter)
Progressive Pot - $10 – Bonnie McConnell
SW ASSISTANT DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Howdy
Folks
Happy New Year. Hope all had a very Merry Christmas. I want to thank you for getting your year end paperwork done. There were some that took it to the wire. Please don’t do this! It makes Chuck cranky. So please get your financial paperwork DONE and sent in A.S.A.P. deadline for this is January 25th. AGAIN please don’t wait until the last moment to GET IT DONE. Hard to believe it’s January already, before you know it we will be riding the Wings again. I know - some of you are still riding. Bill &
George come to mind. You
guys are a hardy bunch. This summer is going to
be more riding for Cheryl and I. We are planning
on going to Wing Ding. It has been a few years
since our last Wing Ding. Had a great time then
and I know we will have a super
time this
year. I just want you to keep in mind All Chapters and, of course, the PA Rally which you all know will be in Johnstown this year. I recommend
you make reservations early since
rooms
are going fast. Our wish for all is that 2008 be a great year for all GWRRA riders.
Jake/Cheryl
Lewis
PA – SW Assistant District
Directors
KEEP THE CHAPTER GOING
Chapter
U is looking for a
Chapter Couple,
Chapter Educator, and
Food Run Coordinator
The
Chapter is also looking for an Assistant Director. Ed, who has done a fine job as Assistant Director, does not have
the time to devote to the position. If
you are interested in become an Assistant Director for the Chapter, please see
Brian.
The
Chapter is also looking for a person to oversee the Progressive Diner. You would be responsible for lining up the
members to prepare the various courses for diner, appetizers, soup, salad, main
course and dessert. We usually hold the
Progressive Dinner in August, so you would have lots of time to prepare. Also, there are quite a few names on the
sign up sheet already. If you would be
interested in overseeing the Progressive Dinner, please see Brian.
If you would be interested in any of the Staff positions
above, please let Brian know.
THANKS FOR THE GIFT
Maria and Steve thanked the Chapter for the gift certificate
to their favorite restaurant. Maria
said that the likes the martini’s almost as good as the food. Sounds like my kinda restaurant.
PA MOTORCYLCE INSURANCE
Steve Hill was involved in an accident not too long ago and
discovered something about his motorcycle insurance. Scott, like a lot of us, have our motorcycle insurance tied
together with our car insurance. In the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the insurance company can deny you medical
benefits if you have been in a motorcycle accident. To be sure you are covered in the event of an emergency, contact
your insurance company (not the agent) to check to see what coverage you have
for medical benefits.
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
Ed
explained that their Bikes Against Child Abuse Chapter raises money for abused
children in the County. They provide
the basic necessities a child will need when first removed from an abusive
situation, such as sheets, pillows, blankets, tooth brushes. All monies collected go to the charity.
Ed
and Kathy Sandsmark attended our January Gathering to inform us of upcoming
events. The next event will be a
Valentine Day’s dinner at Rick’s Sports Bar & Grill on Route 22 in
Export. There will be a cover charge of
$5.00, food and drink are not included.
Raffle tickets will be sold, and a 50/50 drawing held. Katie Marie and †His Cause will perform. We hope to see you there.
BIRTHDAYS
February
21 Ed Kruse
March
1 David Smith
ANNIVERSARIES
February 14 David,
Anna Vickers
Birthdays &
Anniversaries from
Gathering to
Gathering
FOR SALE
1992 Excel 20' 4.3L engine, Volvo outdrive, open bow, new
mooring cover, very low hours, like new, life jackets, two-man tube plus other
extras included. $6,000. Contact Dave Smith – 724-468-3929
OVERNIGHT TRIP
The Chapter’s overnight trip is
planned for September 12, 13 and 14 to Assateaque Island, MD.
Just minutes from Ocean City lies
Assateague Island, a natural barrier island with magnificent marshlands,
beautiful beaches and miles of water for endless recreational activities. The
island is home to Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park
and the wild horses made famous in the novel “Misty of Chincoteague.”
One of the attractions on the Island
are the wild horses, They are truly one
of the unique treasures of Assateague Island. The small horses wander the
beaches, roadways, campgrounds and marsh areas of the island. There are two
separate herds on the 37-mile-long island separated by a fence at the
Maryland-Virginia state line.
There are many activities to fill
your time on the Island, including fishing, clamming, crabbing, bicycling,
horseback riding, swimming and surfing.
Directions: From Ocean City, cross the Rt. 50
bridge heading west. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Rt. 611 South.
Signs will direct you to Assateague Island National Seashore and the popular Barrier
Island Visitor Center. It is approximately 7 miles from the Ocean City bridge.
If you would be interested in going
on the Chapter’s Overnight Weekend Trip, add you name to the sign-up sheet.
DEAD MAN WALKING
District News
DISTRICT STAFF MEETING:
We want to remind ALL chapters of our 2008 DISTRICT STAFF MEETING, which
will be held on APRIL 26, 2008 at The Arena Restaurant, 4407 Business Rte. 220
N., Bedford, PA 15522. IT IS “EXPECTED” THAT EVERY CHAPTER BE REPRESENTED AT
THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING. The Chapter Director and/or Assistant Chapter
Director “MUST” attend. There will be important information conveyed to you at
that time which you should take back to your chapters. Also Chapter funds may
be used to cover the cost of the rooms for the officers attending the Staff meeting
since they are required to attend. Our meeting will be held in the Keystone Room
at the Arena Restaurant and begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. A Friday evening social
will be held in the Keystone Room from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The District Staff
will be staying at the Quality Inn-Bedford, which has rooms available at a rate
of $58.99 for singles or doubles. The phone number to make reservations is
(814) 623-5188. There are many other motels/hotels in the Bedford area so
contact your favorite and make your reservations early.
RALLY LOGO CONTEST:
The NEW RALLY LOGO contest ended December 1, 2007 and the entries
were submitted to the judges who had a very tough job selecting the winning
entry that will be displayed on the Rally T-Shirts for 2008. At this time
Evelyn and I would like to thank everyone who submitted entries as they were
all great and as with any contest there can only be one winner and it is with
great pleasure that we announce the winner of this years Rally T-Shirt Logo
contest. The winner this year is Linda Mathias, NE Region B, PA Chapter “Y”.
Our congratulations go out to Linda. A note to the other persons who submitted entries:
Remember that in a contest such as this everyone who enters is a winner and no
one really looses. You all did a Great job and we hope you will participate
again in 2009.
NATIONAL NEWS
Wing Ding 30
We would like to hear from you, suggestions on how to bring the
nostalgia back into Wing Ding. Last year we tried Rodeo games and they were not
well attended. We are looking for exciting new ideas and feel you are the best audience
to go to. Who would know more than the
Members that put on rallies and attend rallies? Please send your ideas to: mnordeoff@gwrra.org.
UPCOMING GWRRA EVENTS
February 9 – Chapter N –
butterfly Garden Party, Granthma’s Landing, 1738 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake,
PA. Social hour 4:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m. $15/person. Menu will include roast beef or grilled
chicken, potatoes, vegetables, salad, and pie.
For more information, contact Judy Grossman, 724-637-3534
February 9 – Chapter L –
Rockin’ thru Times Dane - 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Fullerton Fire Company, 851 Second Street, Whitehall, PA. $9/person.
For more information, contact Ray Beers, 610-767-1701
February 16 – Chapter D –
Anniversary Party – the Fabulous 60’s.
Four Points Sheraton, dinner at 6:30 p.m. $20/GWRRA member. For
more information, contact Linda Evans 724-524-1500
February 16 – Chapter K –
21st Anniversary Party, Enola Sportsman Association
February 17 – Chapter P –
Winter Picnic – immediately following the February Gathering
February 23 – Chapter N –
Cowboy Weekend. Quality Inn, Fairview,
PA. $99/couple, including lodging,
steak dinner, 2 cowboy hats, Sunday breakfast.
Contact hotel for reservations, 814-838-7647, ask for Mr. Oncore and
mention GWRRA.
February 24 – Chapter V –
Bowling Party. Colony Park Lanes, at
1:00 p.m. $10/person. For more information, contact Kathy
Brillhart, 717-266-4829
March 1 – Chapter N –
Spaghetti Dinner and Meatball Sub Dinner, Masonic Lodge, Sandy Lake, PA. Serving from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
$6/plate. For more information,
contact Keith Eddy, 724-253-3194
March 2 – Chapters P and D
– Bowling Match-up, Mars Bowling Alley
April 28 – District Staff
Meeting, Arena Restaurant, 4407 Business Route 220, North Bedford, PA
May 1, 2, 3 – Chapter V –
Spring Open House at Hanover Powersports, 1754 Carlisle Pike, Route 94 North,
North Hanover, PA 17331
May 13 – Chapter V – Spring
Open House, Hanover Powersports
June 7 – BXLAZY – Knobles
Park, Pavillion #10
June 8 – Chapter L – Hobo
Stew, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA .
9:00 a.m. coffee and donuts, 10:00 a.m. Chapter Gathering, 11:00 a.m.
Hobo Stew, hot dogs and desserts.
$5/person, plus a can of vegetables (no creamed vegetables please). For more information, contact Gernie at wingrider@enter.net
June 13, 14, 15 – Chapter R
– Vermont Trip to Gray Coast Inn
June 14 – Chapter F – Dice
Run for Charity – Make a Wish Foundation.
Registration 9:00 a.m. until
11:00 a.m. at Track N Trail Honda,
East College Avenue, State College, PA.
Cost $20/person. For more information,
contact C E Snyder at 814-571-3469
June 18-21 – Honda Hoot,
Knoxville, TN.
July 3-6 – Wing Ding,
Greenville, SC, Carolina First Center
July 8 – Chapter R – Poker
Run
July 18-20 – All Chapters,
Chapter T hosts
August 21-23 – PA District
Rally, Johnstown, PA
September 14 – Chapter V
Annual Picnic – Codorus State Park,
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $5/person. For more information, contact Kathy
Brillhart
CHAPTER U EVENTS
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Saturday Dinner Rides – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Food & Ice Cream Rides – 7:00
p.m.
Audrey and Bill Haas
2327 Columbia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Gold Wing Road Riders
Association
FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER
