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“A”WESOME NEWS SEPTEMBER 2018
Chapter NH-A meets monthly, (except December)
Wingate Hall, Bethany Chapel 54 Newbury Road , Manchester, NH 03103
at 7:00 PM on the third Friday of the month.
Who’s —- Who
In Chapter NH-A
Chapter Directors
2016-2017 District Couple of the Year
Chris & Lynne Christensen
321-223-3254
Assistant Chapter Directors
Vince & Louise Laposta
Chapter Treasurer
Susan Luhrs
GWRRA NH-A Chapter Ride Coordinator
GWRRA NH/VT District University Coordinator
Doug Melanson
Chapter MEC
Glenn Daniels
Chapter Webmaster
Bruce Luhrs
Chapter Photographer
Leanne Clayton
Well Wisher
Deb Melanson
Chapter Newsletter Editor
Vincent Laposta
Multi-Media Designer
Liz Paszko
District Director
David & Bonnie Bolster
603-624-0268
NH-A Website
www.gwrranha.org
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
NH District
Website
Labor Day in the United States is
a public holiday celebrated on the first
Monday in September. It honors
the American labor movement and the
contributions that workers have made to
the strength, prosperity, laws and
well-being of the country. This is the
Wikepedia definition of Labor Day. For
most of us, we view Labor Day Weekend as the “official” end
of summer, the beginning of a new school year for the kids, and
for most of us it means that vacations are over. But for the
Motorcyclists in all of us it means less cars on the roads, except
for the Big Yellow School Buses we all love to be behind. It
means that the temperature will be a little lower, a little less
humid and a much more pleasant riding experience. We are
more likely to ride farther, longer and with a bigger smile on our
faces. With all of that in mind, lets remember the school buses
mean more children near the roads, drivers that are a little more
aggressive than usual and can be more frustrating for us. Take
a little extra time to get where you are going and present a
positive attitude to the public as we face these obstacles. We
need to project a good image that lives up to our mission for
Fun, Safety and Knowledge. Appearances are everything when
we are amongst 4 wheelers, they can be turned into the people
that stop traffic for us as we ride in groups and we have seen a
lot of that in the last 2 years or so. We have a great fall of riding
coming up with the beauty of turning leaves and the holiday
seasons, that will be upon us before we know it. So, lets ride
Safe and enjoy the rest of our riding season, no matter how
much riding time we have left. If you are riding to Wing-Ding,
please ride safe and have FUN.
See you in September. Chris & Lynne
Chapter NH-A meets monthly, (except December)
Wingate Hall, Bethany Chapel 54 Newbury Road , Manchester, NH 03103
at 7:00 PM on the third Friday of the month.
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Glenn’s Points to Ponder
WHEN WEARING A BIKINI, WOMEN REVEAL
90% OF THEIR BODY. MEN ARE SO POLITE
THEY ONLY LOOK AT THE COVERED PARTS.
Always borrow money from pessimists - they
don’t expect it back.
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YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2018
WHEN...
You accidently enter your PIN on the microwave
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Maybe you knew this & Maybe Not
Bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser
printers have one thing in common.
THEY WERE ALL INVENTED BY WOMEN!
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SEPTEMBER 2018
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Please let us know if you would like us to add your birthday and/or anniversary to our newsletter.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Janis Melanson & Cass 9/19
Scott & Cheryl Smith 9/21
Frank & Leanne Clayton 9/22
Bob & Loni Bragdon 9/24
Ray & Francine Beaule 9/27
Adam Hanna & Beth Bennett 9/27
Gitte Nielson 9/8
Pamela Sullivan 9/8
Lori Bragdon 9/10
Shirley Groleau 9/10
Cheryl Smith 9/10
Marc Chalifoux 9/17
Francine Beaule 9/20
Tracy Maniscalo 9/21
Gillis Chalifoux 9/22
Julie Bernier 9/25
Ray Beaule 9/29
Liz Paszko 9/30
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
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SAVE THE DATE
And Mark your Calendars
NH-A
Christmas Party
Sunday December 16, 2018
5:00 PM
Belmont Hall
718 Grove St.
Manchester, NH 03103
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NH-A RIDE CALENDAR
2018
“RIDE BABY RIDE”
Ride Date Ride Name / Destination Ride Planner Ride Captain
21-Apr Ice Out / Mice Out Ride Julie Bernier Julie Bernier
22-Apr ITCP - Wilton, NY N/A N/A
29-Apr MA-C Breakfast Chris Christensen Chris Christensen
6-May McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center Chris Christensen Doug Melanson
12-May Blessing of Bikes & NH-G Garage Day Bonnie Bolster Bonnie Bolster
19-May ARC - Sturbridge MA (5/19-5/20) N/A N/A
2-Jun Join NH-G Ride to Veterans Cemetery Chris Christensen Chris Christensen
3-Jun Join Relay for Life Ride Chris Christensen Chris Christensen
16-Jun Dam Ride Bonnie Bolster Bonnie Bolster
24-Jun Mt. Washington Brunch Cruise Glenn Daniels TBD
7-Jul Bug Run Chris Christensen Chris Christensen
14-Jul North Conway Overnight Paul Morrissette Paul Morrissette
21-Jul Castle In The Clouds Doug Melanson Doug Melanson
4-Aug Mt. Kearsarge & Beech Hill Ice Cream Chris Christensen Chris Christensen
25-Aug Wing Ding (8/28-9/1) TBD TBD
14-Sep VT-A Wells-Ogunquit Getaway (8/14-8/16) N/A N/A
22-Sep Ocean Ride (New Hampshire Seacoast) Vince Laposta Jim Gumtow
13-Oct TRC (pending confirmation) N/A N/A
20-Oct Fall For Fun Berniers N/A
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Riding in the Heat
Doug Melanson
Chapter Ride Coordinator—District University Coordinator
At the August gathering, Bruce Luhrs and I presented the GWRRA Module: When You’re Hot – You’re
Hot, with lessons about riding in hot weather. This was a timely topic with the very hot and humid
weather we’ve been experiencing, and especially timely for those headed down to Wing Ding in
Knoxville on their motorcycles.
This class provided essential information about riding in hot weather, including how to prepare
yourself and your motorcycle for hot weather riding, as well as addressing some first aid topics for
dealing with heat related issues and injuries. We also discussed how hot weather can affect road
conditions and other aspects of the environment we ride in such as tar snakes, road work projects,
an abundance of insects (unless we’re on a bug run when they hide on us), animals in the road, and
children and pets playing outdoors.
One of the biggest issues we have to deal with as riders in hot weather is also a very preventable one - dehydration.
The best way to stay properly hydrated is to drink plenty of water; staying hydrated keeps us more comfortable
and alert when riding. Signs of dehydration include a dry or sticky mouth, little or no urine output, lack of tear
production, sunken eyes and lethargy. As soon as you notice any of these symptoms, pull over and rest in a shaded
or air-conditioned area and drink plenty of water (not too cold or too fast to avoid stomach cramps). Remain resting
until you feel fully restored.
Failing to stay properly hydrated can lead to heat exhaustion, a very serious ailment that can have serious
consequences leading to heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excessive sweating, headaches,
weakness or fatigue, nausea, irritability and dizziness. Treat heat exhaustion the same as you would treat
dehydration, and actively try to cool the body with cool compresses or ice packs applied to the neck, groin and arm
pits.
It is very important to properly treat heat exhaustion when the very first signs of it appear, because if left untreated,
heat exhaustion can very quickly develop into heat stroke, a much more serious condition characterized by bizarre
behavior, hallucinations, altered mental status, confusion, disorientation, and possibly convulsions and coma. Heat stroke is a true medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. If heat stroke is suspected, call EMS (911)
immediately and take aggressive measures to reduce the patient’s body temperature by any means possible.
Without prompt and appropriate treatment, heat stroke can result in death.
So, when riding in hot weather, stay hydrated and keep cool to stay safe and enjoy the ride!
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