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GWRRA—Illinois District http://gwrra-ildistrict.com ~ FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY & KNOWLEDGE

I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. Most of

us find we are even busier at this time of year with our

family and our GW family. Christmas parties &

shopping, baking & grandchildren fill up most of my

time.

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

So last month we had a great turnout for the

OPS meetings...both of them. I want to thank everyone

for attending. Illinois has a fantastic group of chapters and leaders. This continues to give

me faith that we can grow in our participation at the chapter events and district events

along with new members. The feedback from having it at 2 locations was pretty good

and we will look into it for next year also. Right now we have only 1 date, Nov. 8th so

stay tuned for more information.

I want to thank Brian & Tammy Anderson for traveling here to explain the ARL

report and the MEC position. The district team is still asking for a volunteer for this

position. PLEASE let me know if you are even a little interested in joining the Illinois

District Team. This position sounds a little daunting but I am willing to talk to anyone and

I am very flexible and open to any new ideas.

If you have any questions on the end of year information please contact Sue

Allhands or myself and we will be happy to help with whatever you need.

This week are having our First Informational Meeting at the Palatine Inn in the

hopes of starting a "new" chapter in the area. We have a lot of members in this area and

to create a new chapter will help breath some fresh air into the Chicago-land area. Come

out and welcome the interested members and reassure them we are having FUN!

Winter Warm Up is just around the corner. Have you pre-registered yet? The

District Team has put together several seminars, MFA, and a great agenda for everyone

to enjoy. Check out the information in the newsletter and never hesitate to email me

H O T O F F T H E S H E L F — M A R Y A D A M S D I S T R I C T D I R E C T O R

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HOT OF THE SHELF FROM MARY ADAMS—CONTINUED

with any questions.

Has your Chapter Couple of the Year/Individual of the Year decided to join the selection process? Make sure

they have a great crowd there to cheer them on. I love this program, and we have put together a fantastic incentive

program to help with their journey as they proceed to the Region level.

Is your chapter doing a skit this year? These are always so much fun to participate in and to just watch. So glad

I am not a judge for this. Friday night is Chapter Spirit Night. Wear your chapter shirt...no vests...just chapter pride!

Come on out to play the games or watch the others play either way you are not going to want to miss this night.

Have a Merry Christmas and don't eat too much fudge!!

Mary

The Patch Lady

Everyone knows who the Patch Lady is in Illinois,

Lori Heffelfinger.

Lori has volunteered her time as the “Patch Lady” for over 10 years.

This Winter Warm Up will be her last. It is time for a new volunteer to step

up and fill the position. This position is not a time consuming position, but does

require responsibility. It requires that you place all orders correctly and in a

timely fashion. You will set up a table at the Illinois District Winter Warm Up and

at the Summer Rally to offer our members the convenience of ordering their pins

and patches. You will become part of the District team and asked to attend all

meetings when possible. If you are interested in this position please contact

Mary Adams, IL District Director


CHAPTER COMPETION GUIDELINES

CHAPTER COMPETITONS GUIDELINES

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

1.. At least one Chapter representative must be registered at the Illinois District Winter Warm Up.

2.. Only newsletters from the previous 12 months are eligible for competition.

3. Must submit at least 3 entries for viewing.

4. Newsletter judging criteria are based on content as outlined in the Membership Enhancement Program Chapter Newsletter

Award

Guidelines.

Chapter Name, GWRRA Logo, Region, District, Chapter Letter designation

Inclusion of information from National, Region, and District newsletters

Rider Education safety information, Stories submitted by members other than officers

SCRAPBOOK GUIDELINES

REMEMBER: THE WHOLE OBJECT OF THIS IS TO HAVE FUN WHILE COMPILING THE GOOD TIMES AND FUN THE CHAPTER HAS

EXPERIENCED, INTO A CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK.

1. At least one Chapter representative must be registered at the Illinois District Winter Warm Up.

2. Judges will also be looking for creativity, captions, the general theme of GWRRA, layout, quality of photos, and artistic quali-

ties.

3. Scrapbooks should be a chronological order. The scrapbook tells a story of events and achievements of the past year of the

Chapter.

4. Title or description of events-detailed vs brief; consistent vs random

Mascot

1. At least one Chapter representative must be registered at the Illinois District Winter Warm Up.

2. Must provide identification as to owner.

3. All entrants must possess a sense of humor.

4. Mascots cannot be live.

5. Mascots must be able to be safely attached to ride on a motorcycle.

6. Must show GWRRA Chapter location, pin, patch, etc…

7. Promotes Safety

BANNERS

1. At least two Chapter representatives must be registered at the Illinois District Winter Warm Up.

2. Banners will be judged on use of the GWRRA initials, or full name of the association, or helmet logo, District name or ini-

tials, Region name or initials and Motto.

3. Chapter nickname or logo.

4. Points will be awarded for artistic content and ease of identification.

5. At least 2 Chapter members must carry the banner in the banner parade for the extra points.


CHAPTER COMPETION GUIDELINES—CONTINUED

BAKING

We will have 4 categories:

• Cookies

• Brownies

• Sweet Bread

• Yeast Breads

1. Must be homemade, not professional, by a registered member at Winter Warm Up.

2. Recipe must be shown with display.

3. Chapter / Baker identification clearly marked.

4. The use of nuts or oils containing nuts must be displayed.

5. Presentation may be in theme.

6. Chapter Couples of the Year & Individuals of the Year will be asked to judge, but may not judge their own.

7. Members may participate in more than one category.

Chapter Shirt

1.. Shirt may be a dress shirt, polo or t-shirt as long as it is one provided by a registered chapter member at Winter Warm Up.

2.. Must be accompanied by a chapter picture of the members all wearing a chapter shirt.

3.. Must be displayed on the chapter table.

Chapter Hat

1.. Must be a registered member at the Winter Warm Up.

2. Must show chapter designation.

3. Must be displayed on the chapter table.

Chapter Display

1. Display may be not larger than 36x36x36.

2. No water, sand, or confetti may be used.

3. Must be in the theme of Winter Warm Up.

4. Must have Chapter identification.

5. May be have moving parts.


Illinois District Winter Warm Up 2014~~Registration Form

January 24th, 25th Springfield, IL.

Make checks to: GWRRA of Illinois

Mail forms to: Mary Adams, 1600 Riverdale Rd. Rock Falls, IL 61071

Rider ____________________________GW Number__________Exp:______________

Co-Rider _________________________ GW Number__________ Exp:______________

Chapter___________Position__________________Phone________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip Code______________________________________________________

Email________________________________________________________________

FULL Registration $25 x _________people=____________

Saturday Night Buffet $15 x _________people=____________

Day Passes available on site for $15.

Total Enclosed $__________________

No dinner tickets will be available after January 14, 2014.

Must be pre-ordered.

Children 15 and under admitted free with adult Full registration.

No Refunds after January 1st.

I/we agree to conform to and comply with the ideas governing the Rally, and I/we further agree to hold harm-

less GWRRA, Co-sponsoring organization or any property owner for any loss or injury which I/we become in-

volved by reason or participation in the rally. I/we also agree to assume responsibility for any property that I/

we knowingly damage. I have read and agree with all stipulations of this entry form.

Rider Signature__________________________________________________________________

Co-Rider Signature________________________________________________________________


Greetings from Southern Illinois:

Happy Holidays everyone! We love Christmas and all the

blessings that it brings; family time, decorations, cinnamon smells and

fires in the fireplace, yes even in Southern Illinois. It’s also a time for

reflection on the blessings and memories made in 2013 and what a

year we have had! We enjoyed riding & socializing with our Chapter

Q friends, became University Trainers in the Leadership Training Program, and were appointed

Illinois District Ambassadors.

We have attended many Chapter and District events this year, but as our year comes to a

close it gets so quiet this time of year. Well not really, now it’s emails, phone calls, paperwork

and planning so 2014 is even better than last year! Diane and I are so proud to be your

Assistant District Directors and we look forward to visiting with all of you at Winter Warm-

Up.

Get your Chapters together so you can participate in the many activities planned at

Winter-Warm-Up; go to our website for more info, http://www.gwrra-ildistrict.com/ . Plus,

check out our new GWRRA Illinois District Facebook page.

We hope you get lots of cool stuff for Christmas and most importantly, enjoy your

family and friends and have a blessed holiday and Happy New

Year!

Steve & Sandy

N E W S F R O M T H E S O U T H A D D —

Steven and Diane Gottschalk

Assistant Director, IL

District

COY/IOY Coordinators, IL

District

ASSISTANT ILLINOIS DISTRICT DIRECTORS —STEVEN & D IANE GOTTSCHALK


ASSITANT ILLINOIS D ISTRICT D IRECTORS—EASTERN IL. TOM & PAM WALLER

Uh OH! This was overheard at my house:

"I don't wanna stay inside. I wanna go out and ride my bike!!!! It's

not fair!!!!"

No this was not my child or my grandchild. This was Me! A grown

woman whining because the weather is not cooperating and I can't go for a

ride.

Unfortunately, it is that time of year again. Yes, it is now dark around

5pm. The wind gusts are to strong to ride safely. It's raining or possibly even

snowing. Heck, we even had tornadoes recently!

I know what your saying to yourself right now. "If you don't like the weather, move to another

state." Well, I don't want to move. I like living in Illinois. Besides, I don't think Mary would like it if we

moved.

So how can I get through this difficult time. Let's think about it. How about planning chapter get

together. Maybe going out to eat or just gathering to play games or watch a movie.

How about volunteering for an officer position or helping out wherever you can. That will definitely

keep you occupied. Planning upcoming events can actually give you something to look forward to.

Ok, these things could possibly work. But I still miss riding. It has been pointed out that I am a

riding addict. So for now, I will simply have to find things to keep me busy.

One of the things keeping me busy now is planning for Winter Warm Up. You will probably think

I'm nuts, but I am getting excited about the things we have planned for this event. I hope that your chap-

ter is making plans to attend.

Until next month

Tom and Pam Waller

Tom & Pam Waller

Assistant Director,

Eastern IL District


By now all of our 2013 Chapter Couple’s and Individuals of the Year have

received their personal invitations to the 2014 Winter Warm-Up in Springfield Illinois,

January 24 & 25. We want to honor each of our Chapters so we are asking that their

Chapter Director or someone representing their Chapter to be their escort on to the

stage for introduction of their Couple and or Individual.

We are looking for verification from Chapters: B2, C, C2, D2, G, I, N, Y, Z and

Z2. Chapters E, L, O, Q, and S have been confirmed.

There will be a lineup with Directors and their Couples/Individuals in Chapter

order at 8:45am on Saturday the 25th, prior to the selection process. Chapter

Directors will escort their Couple on the stage and introduce them, then escort their

individual for introduction. We will have escorts on standby if one of the couples or

individuals has no escort. After all the introductions have been made, the Directors and Couples or Individuals

not participating in the IL District Selection process will have a seat in the audience.

Steve and I thank all of the Chapters that are able to participate by choosing a Couple or Individual of the

Year, you are what this program is all about.

If any couple needs to update pages 4 and 5 of the resume you can go to the GWRRA National Website to

fill-in and print the Couple of the Year Resume at:

GWRRA.org

Programs-MEP (drop down box)

Guides and Manuals (left side of page)

Couple of the Year Resume (middle of the page)

If any individual needs to update pages 4 and 5 of the resume please contact Diane at [email protected] and I

can email it to you, this is not available on the websites at this time. This form is also fill- in and print.

Diane and Steve Gottschalk

Couple/Individual of the Year Coordinators

Steven and Diane Gottschalk

Assistant Director, IL

District

COY/IOY Coordinators, IL

District

GWRRA National

www.gwrra.org

REGION E

www.gwrra-region-e.org

Illinois District

gwrra-ildistrict.com

ASSISTANT ILLINOIS DISTRICT DIRECTORS —STEVEN & D IANE GOTTSCHALK


GWRRA ILLINOIS ASSISTANT D ISTRICT D IR. -GENE & ANNETTE SHIELDS ILLINOIS D ISTRICT ANNOUNCES 2013 COY / IOY GWRRA CONTESTS ANYONE ???? CHECK THESE OUT GWRRA Special Announcement GWRRA—OUR CONDOLENCES

WWU 2014 RIDER EDUCATION SEMINARS

FRIDAY

FREEPORT B ROOM 11AM-12PM Co-RIDER SEMINAR

FREEPORT B ROOM 1PM-2PM HELMET MYTHS

FREEPORT B ROOM 2PM-3PM TEAM RIDING

FREEPORT B ROOM 3PM -4PM MOTORCYCLING FOR MATURE RIDERS

SATURDAY

FREEPORT ROOM A 11AM-12PM Co-RIDER SEMINAR

OTTAWA ROOM A and B 1PM-3PM SPEAKER, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE, SEMINAR “THE SUMMIT”

H O W H A S Y O U R R I D I N G S E A S O N B E E N ? ? ? ?

Our Mission

To Save Lives Through Quality,

World Class Education.

Our Slogan

“Safety Is For Life

GWRRA ILLINOIS D ISTRICT EDUCATORS - DAN & LINDA SUE DAVIS DISTRICT COUPLE OF THE YEAR 2013—JIM & HELEN RUSHER ASSISTANT ILLINOIS DISTRICT DIRECTORS —STEVEN & D IANE GOTTSCHALK Illinois District Summer Rally Registration Form Region E Couple of the Year GWRRA ILLINOIS—FOR SALE ITEMS WINTER WARM—UP SEMINARS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER & FUN

GWRRA ILLINOIS D ISTRICT EDUCATORS - DAN & LINDA SUE DAVIS

Here it is the last monthly newsletter for 2014. Where has the year gone?

Winter warm Up 2013, Sweet Heart Weekend, Niehaus Appreciation Weekend, Mis-

souri Rally, Wing Ding, Illinois Rally, Southern Ride In and several weekends of Rider

Courses no wonder the year went by so fast.

I hope the year has been as fun for you as it has been for Linda Sue and me.

We have had a great time attending all of the different events and traveling through-

out the United States. The most rewarding part of all of these trips has been the

opportunity of seeing all of our old friends and meeting new ones.

By the time you have read this I will have attended the Illinois Department of

Transportation Winter Conference on motorcycle safety. This annual conference is

always informative and I hope to share any new information with the district members

at the Winter Warm Up and upcoming newsletters.

I will have all riding course dates in next month’s newsletter. The district

needs your support to continue to offer these courses to the membership. So if you

are needing a rider course for your levels program or need a refresher please sign up

and help the district.

Until next month ATGATT Dan and Linda Sue


Got a for sale item pass it along and we will run it in the newsletter for 2 months or

sold whichever comes first. If item is sold please let the newsletter editor know so

he can pull it and make room for others thanks

GWRRA ILLINOIS—FOR SALE ITEMS

SPECIAL NOTE FROM LONG TIME SPONSOR “THE ENGRAVER”

The Engraver has been supporting GWRRA and Wing Ding for over 25 years. We are also a sponsor

on your website & newsletter. As lifetime members ourselves, we wanted to get the word out to the state di-

rectors that we just got the approval to sell the GWRRA Couple and Individual of the Year pins as well as the

chapter, district and region hangar bars that go with the pin. I have also attached pictures of the medallions

that we did for International that are presented at Wing Ding, a sample of name tags and what the pins look

like. We also have done plaques for some chapters.

We sure would appreciate if you could spread the word to the Illinois District and the rest of the region

that we have the medallions, the pins and hangar bars as well as the name tags are still buy one get one free.

The Couple and Individual of the Year pins are also on the website or orders can be emails or called into me.

Please let me know if you have any questions. We sincerely appreciate your support and your business.

We have also taken the liberty of inserting below a description of the other items we engrave and car-

ry that may be of interest to your members and to your goodie store. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we

can be of service.

We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and we hope to see you next year at Wing Ding in

Wisconsin.

Best wishes,

Joanne

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The Engraver is licensed by GWRRA and recognized for 25 year of service and support.

Check out our website at www.thEngraver.com and our ad in the Motorcycle Goodies section of Wing World.


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name tags and bike plates for GWRRA, GWTA, American Trike Riders, Armed Forces and groups as Masonic, Patriot

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< Flags and Fold-Down Flag Poles – US, States, Military and more…. All Made in the USA! On Sale!

< State, Military, Motorcycle and Fraternal Organization Pins. We also carry GWRRA sparkle pins

< **Pin-Locs**- Pack of 10 – Locks valuable pins onto vests etc. ***Never lose a pin again

< Sparkle Hats & pins – In 12 different colors as well as other styles. Great way to cover “helmet” hair!

< Plaques, Trophies and Signs Custom trophies, plaques and signs (Up to 8”x10”)

< Medallions-Couple, Individual and Family of the Year medallions. Make great awards for student, athlete and

employee stars! Couple of the Year name tags are buy one, get one free. We now carry the GWRRA COY/IOY pins

and hangar bars.

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From The District Team

MERRY CHRISTMAS

With the Holidays soon upon us just a little

reminder that out sponsors are open for

business and be sure to check them out to see if

they may have a product or service that you are

in desperate need of and I’m sure they will be

able to help out. They support us and help

support them if you can.

Thanks…..District Team


Illinois ~ Chapter Couple / Individual of The Year Recognition for 2013

Chpt Couple of Year Individual of Year Chpt Couple of Year Individual of Year

B-2 Bob & Judy Shaw N Randy & Lonette Thiele Jannet Lane

C Gary & Joyce Tjarks Merlin Tjarks O Bill & Cheryl Cook Lorraine Kolling

C-2 Greg & Ginnie Townsend PI

D Q Larry & Kathy Howell Ron Jones

D-2 David & Danielle Webster R

DK S Mark & Donna Jacobs Nancy Hutchings

E Wayne & Shirley Schmidt T

F U

G Dale & Donna Andrews V

G2 W

H2 Y Marilyn Johnson

I Dave & Jan Doss Z Bob & Patty Decker

L Gregory & Christine Osen Hope Fosler Z2 Earl & Pat Hobbs John Myers

These will be updated as new couples are recognized

Congratulations to all Participants

Be sure to get you chapter couple selection process started and keep us informed so we can

recognize the folks here.

ILLINOIS

COUPLE OF THE YEAR 2013

Chapter Q- James and Helen Rusher

GWRRA Proclamation GWRRA Proclamation

ILLINOIS

INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR

2013

Chapter S-Ruth Skelton

ILLINOIS D ISTRICT ANNOUNCES 2013 COY / IOY


M E E T T H E I L L I N O I S D I S T R I C T T E A M F O R 2 0 1 3

Asst. District Director—Northern

Greg & Annette Shields

1332 Griggs Road Rockford, IL. 61108

1-815-761-5271

ADD District Director—Chicago-Land

Earl & Pat Hobbs

4579 Lincoln Ave

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

[email protected]

1-847-826-4107

ADD District Director—Eastern

Tom & Pam Waller

110 North St

Paris Il 61944

1-217-822-6984

[email protected]

Asst. District Director—Western

Illinois Ambassador Program

Jack & Hazel Burton

3315 Foxrun, E Quincy, IL 62301

Email: [email protected]

Asst. District Director—Southern

Steve & Diane Gottschalk

PO Box 83 Cambria, IL 62915

1-618-889-5778


Leadership Trainers

Sandy & Steve Schlager

1017 Meadowlark Dr.

Carterville, IL 62918

1-618-985-6687


Educator

Dan and Linda Davis

622 E Franklin, Lanark, Il 61046

1-815-493-2265


Patches

Lorie & Ron Heffelfinger

1473 Lamson Dr. Winnebago, IL 61088

1-815-335-2151


Sponsor Coordinator

Chet & Billie Stephens

1505 90th Ave

Berwick, IL 61417

1-309-297-0960

[email protected]

G O L D W I N G R O A D R I D E R S A S S O C I A T I O N

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

Mary Adams—ILL District Director

30609 E Woodside Dr.

Rock Falls, Il 61071

1-815-625-6763 or 815-535-8349


Special Note *** Want to get more involved ? Ask to be part of one of the greatest volunteer organizations in the

country GWRRA and help make it even better as there is no ceiling on improvement.

www.gwrra-ildistrict.com


N E W P A R T I C I P A T I O N P R O G R A M A N N O U N C E D F O R I L L I N O I S

This is a participation program to get Chapters to visit other Chapter’s Events and promote fun and

fellowship throughout Illinois. We are hoping many chapters will participate in this fun and easy program. Plus you

can win some money for your chapter. Check out the page in the flyers packet for full details and rules which are

few.

It will run January 1st - December 31, 2013.

It is made to take into consideration those that still participate but cannot ride. The goal is to get more out

visiting the other chapters and chapter events. There is no limit as to how many other chapter meetings or

gatherings they can attend. Even if they only attend their neighbors they will help boost that

neighbors attendance, 50/50 and door prizes. The winner will be announced at the 2014

Winter Warm Up.

PRIZES:

The 1st prize is $250, 2nd prize - Chapter Charter fee paid, 3rd prize - 2 paid registrations

to 2014 Summer rally to use as they wish

R E G I O N “ E ” W E B S I T E S A N D O T H E R I N F O

National: www.gwrra.org Region E : gwrra-region-e.org Illinois: www.gwrra-ildistrict.com

Wisconsin: www.gwrra-wi.org Iowa: www.gwrra-iowa.com Missouri: www.mogwrra.org

Minnesota : www.mngwrra.us North Dakota : www.gwrra-nd.org South Dakota District / Nebraska :

Insight Newsletter

http://mep.gwrra.org/

newsletter.html

By The Book

http://ltp.gwrra.org/ByTheBook/

btb.pdf

Region E Newsletter Link

http://www.gwrra-region-e.org/

NL01.pdf

M E E T T H E I L L I N O I S D I S T R I C T T E A M F O R 2 0 1 3

MAD Coordinator

Dan and Linda Davis

622 E Franklin, Lanark, Il 61046

1-815-493-2265


MFA Coordinator

Mike & Jan Buzick

112 Sunset Blvd. North Pekin, IL 61554

1-309-382-1459


Photographer

Jean & Walter Potwora

160 Redbud, Wood River IL 62095

1-618-259-2358


Newsletter Editor

Dennis & Jean Bose

1074 W Park Rd

Freeport, Il 61032

815-235-4340


District Treasurer

Sue Allhands

218 W Locust

Watseka, IL 60970

815-432-3071

[email protected]

Webmaster

Gary Dabney

2704 Sunset Ct.

Fowler, IL 62338

[email protected]

www.gwrra-ildistrict.com

http://www.gwrra-region-e.org/NL01.pdf

http://www.gwrra-region-e.org/NL01.pdf

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