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August 2019 B-3 BUZZ OH-B3 B3 meets the 1st Saturday of each month except December at 9:00 am. Join us at 8:30 am for light refreshments and Coffee at the Village of Obetz Community Center, 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz, OH 43207
Gold Wing Road Riders Association “Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge”
OHIO, it’s not the Destination, it’s the Ride
Chapter Directors Bill and Esther Ford
[email protected] 740-739-2100
Contact us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/GWRRAB3
Contact us on the web http://gwrraohb3.com
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B3 Staff Assistant Chapter Director Margaret Moore 614-204-1806 [email protected] Chapter Ride Coordinator Tom Baughman [email protected] Membership Enhancement & Social Coordinator Mary Bayes 614-875-7326 [email protected] Treasurer Frances Pallos 614-833-6086 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Tom Eden 614-783-7123
[email protected] Historian Sue Gundy 740-468-9261 [email protected] Special Events Coordinator Esther Ford 740-777-1337 [email protected] Webmaster Bill Ford [email protected] Sunshine Lady Jodie Cunningham [email protected] B3 Couple of the Year: Open
GWRRA GWRRA National Staff 1-800-843-9460 http://www.gwrra.org GWRRA President and Wingman Anita and JR Alkire 623-445-2380 [email protected] GWRRA President Jere and Sherry Goodman .
. Ohio District Directors Roy and Becky Jones [email protected] Southeast Section Assistant District Director Randy Young
[email protected] District University Coordinator Margaret Moore [email protected] District Educator
Robert G & Angela WILLIAMS (Interim District Educators) [email protected]
Index of Articles Page 3 Chapter Director Bill and Esther Ford Page 3 Chapter Assistant Director Margaret Moore Page 4 Membership Enhancement Mary Bayes Page 5 Special Events Coordinator Esther Ford Page 5 Birthdays & Anniversaries Jodie Cunningham Page 6 Upcoming B3 Activities and Rides Page 8 Events Around Ohio and Other Districts Page 8 Index of South East Section Chapters Page 8 Newsletter Editor’s Note Tom Eden Page 9 Summer Riding Robert G. Williams, Interim District Educator Page 10 Chapter I-2 Corn Roast Flyer Page 11 Buckeye Time Out Flyer Page 12 Our Advertisers and Member items for Sale Page 14 Photos from ride to National Museum of the U S Air Force Page 16 Photos from Ride For Kids
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Well it’s true; the Dog Days of Summer are here. It’s hot now, however it will cool off for a few days, then it will warm up again, just hope it will not last that long. The riding season this year has been great, even with all the rainy days that we have had this year. We have more good rides yet this year, get out and ride while you can, when you cannot you will miss it, just ask me. In Sept. 13 / 14 we will have Buckeye Timeout at Plain City, there is no cost for this event, you get in free unless you go and camp out. That will be $25 each night, tent camping only $20 for the weekend. Two of us will have our campers there, so come join us and relax, we have lawn chairs. The State Team will have different games you could join in. If you wish, it is not that long a ride, so you can be home early, if you need. Look at the ride calendar and join in the rides we have left this year, I should be able to ride with you some time in Aug. if all goes as planned.
Chapter Assistant Director Margaret Moore
July 7th turned out to be a perfect day for a ride so I decided to head down to US Route 50 towards Marietta. Once I was on the road I traveled doing the speed limit which allowed me to view the scenery around me. After passing through Athens on US 33, I turned onto US 50 then onto route 7 towards Marietta. Once I came to the Rest Area on 7, I stopped for a break so that I could stretch my legs and relieve the pain in my posterior. As they say, “Oh what a relief it is”. Back on the road I made the decision to travel north on the “triple nickel” – route 555. As those who have ridden on this route know there are lots and lots of hills, curves, and oh my! I stopped at one point to take a photo of the sign that indicated the 555 and a local pulled up beside my bike and mentioned that there had been a recent fatality at that turn. A truck driver had lost his life at that turn.
I eventually caught up to a couple riding on a Harley-Davidson trike going slower than I was so I had to wait to pass them. It must have been 20-30 minutes before they pulled off to the side of the road and allowed me to continue riding at my speed.
Chapter Directors Bill and Esther Ford
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I started my ride up the 555 about 12:30 pm and I finally reached the Speedway on Route 22 in South Zanesville about 3 pm. By this time I was tired, thirsty and needed a restroom break. After my break I headed towards home on 22. All together I had put 240 miles on my trike in the hot sun and the humidity. It was an enjoyable ride for me and I hope others will get out and ride it, too!
Membership Enhancement & Social Coordinator
Mary Bayes
DO YOU REALIZE THAT
GWRRA strives to provide Members with Benefit packages that unparalleled in the motorcycle industry. Their benefits are unparalleled in just about any industry!!! Taking advantage of just one or two of these Benefits and your GWRRA membership pays for itself!!!! Of course there is the Wing World Magazine and the Gold Book....But did you realize there is so much more???? Just a few: Rescue Plus Chapter Life Financial Services Leadership Training RX Discounts Life Lock Office Max Discounts Hotel & Motel Discounts Rider Education Car Rental Avis & Budget GWRRA Vacation Center and much much more!!!! Go to the National Web page to find out just how “YOU” can benefit from your membership.... PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: Sandy Durbin: Is recovering at home after hip surgery....Getting around with a cane....Recovery will take a while.... Ken Daft: After his bout with shingles he is able to ride with a helmet!!!! Bill Ford: Doing great going thru the special tests and will be having surgery on July 29th. on his leg.... We have had quite a few Members thru out the District that has been ill with serious health problems, please keep them and the above Members in your thoughts and prayers.... Should I have missed someone PLEASE let me know......
THE MORE YOU KNOW THE BETTER IT GETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Special Events Coordinator Esther Ford
Ladies lunch for August will be at O’Charley’s at Taylor Square 2272 Baltimore Reynoldsburg Rd. (Route 256) Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 868-6963
Keep in mind that we may be supporting the Obetz Police Department by helping with traffic control during the Zucchini fest parade. More information will be forthcoming during August.
Thanks so much, Esther
If you have a birthday or have anniversary that does not appear here, please let Jodie know.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Jodie Cunningham
Cathi Hughes August 3rd Patty Godfrey August 4th Mike Pallos August 5th Harry Durbin August 12th Wayne Hughes August 12th Patrick Pallos August 14th Francis Pallos August 22nd Rodney Freeman August 24th
Grace Hughes August 30th
Ben & Mary Bayes August 2nd Tim & Connie Ratliff August 2nd Mike & Francis Pallos August 16th August 24th Ben & Mary Bayes
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B3 Activities
Lunch was at Werner’s BBQ Restaurant after the gathering July 6, 2019.
Upcoming B3 Rides and Activities
For a complete ride schedule see the chapter web site: http://www.gwrraohb3.com
This is your chapter. The events scheduled are not just for the staff. One of the goals of GWRRA is FUN, and it isn't as much fun without you there. The tentative schedule for 2019 has been planned, but there is space for more. There are lots of fun & exciting activities already scheduled so please be a part of your chapter! If you have any ideas for rides, events or other activities let a chapter team member know.
August Greeters will be Mike and Frances Pallos, kitchen help will be Wendell and Sue Gundy.
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Chapter B 3 Ride Schedule August 2019 3 Saturday Chapter Gathering 9:00 AM Groveport Zion Lutheran Church, 6014 Groveport Rd, Groveport, OH 43125 Park in front lot, use front door and take the stairs up to the Fellowship Hall Lunch ride after gathering to Gibby’s Restaurant, 126 W. Main St (22/56), Circleville, OH 43113 (740)477-3471 8 Thursday Ladies Lunch (Guys may come too) 12:00 PM O’Charley’s at Taylor Square 2272 Baltimore Reynoldsburg Rd (Route 256) Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 868-6963 10 Saturday Chapter Ride Lava Rock Grill, Unusual Junction, 56310 US 36, Coshocton, OH 43812 (740)545-9772 9:00 AM Meet at Frisch’s 3920 Groveport Rd, Groveport, OH 15 Thursday Mid-month Team Meeting 7:00 PM Meet at Obetz Community Center 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz 17 Saturday Chapter Ride Garst Museum/Annie Oakley Birthplace, Greenville, Ohio 9:00 AM Meet at Frisch’s 3920 Groveport Rd, Groveport, OH 20 Tuesday Dinner Ride 6:30 PM Meet at Rusty’s Wharf, 60 Oak Meadow Dr., Pataskala, OH 43062 (740)927-2799 24 Saturday Chapter Ride – Open 27-31 Wing Ding 41
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Upcoming Ohio Events
Chapter I-2 Corn Roast, August 11, 2:00 pm American Legion Post 751. Southington, Ohio. See flyer on page 9 of the newsletter.
Buckeye Time Out, September 13 – 14, Past Time Park, Plain City, Ohio. See flyer on page 10 of the newsletter.
Events in Other Districts
Here is a link to the Ohio District web site where you will find the District’s latest newsletter. (Currently the district web site is down for reconstruction.)
http://www.ohiogwrra.org
Southeast Section Chapter Meeting Places & Times Chapter web sites are listed for those chapters that have them.
Chapter Location When Time
A3 Marietta, Ohio gathers at Shoney’s Restaurant, 44 Acme St., Marietta, Ohio. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. gathering follows. Chapter web site https://ohioa3.shutterfly.com
1st Thursday 7:00pm
B3 Obetz, Ohio gathers at Obetz Comm. Center, 1650 Obetz Avenue, Obetz, Ohio. Light refreshments at 8:30 a.m., gathering follows. Chapter web site http://www.gwrraohb3.com
1st Saturday
each month except Dec.)
9:00am
O Newark, Ohio, gathers at Virtues Golf Club, One Long Drive, Nashport, Ohio. Dinner at 6 p.m., gathering follows.
3rd
Thursday 7:00pm
Q2 Circleville, Ohio, gathers at Huffman Homestead, 6906 Old Tarlton Place, Circleville, Ohio. Chapter web site https://sites.google.com/site/gwrraq2/home
2nd
Thursday 7:00pm
X Hocking Hills, Ohio gathers at Davidson Hall, Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio.
Last Sunday 1:30pm
Newsletter Editor’s Notes
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Robert G & Angela Williams
Hello Fellow Riders,
Summer is in full swing. My home chapter OH-T, “The Rubber City Riders”, had a 3-day ride down to the Flight 93 Memorial and it was hot. So, an article on Hyperthermia might be in order. Hyperthermia is described as; “The condition occurs when the body's heat-regulation system becomes overwhelmed by outside factors, causing a person's internal temperature to rise”. The outside forces this weekend were the air temperature in the 95-degree range. The next things we all need to know are; what are the signs to watch for and defend against when we are out enjoying our ride. Hyperthermia, which is when the body's core temperature begins to rise, occurs in three stages
heat cramps,
heat exhaustion
heat stroke
Heat Stroke being the most serious; Heat cramps may be an early sign of heat illness and dehydration. So, what do we do to prevent this from occurring? Let’s look at my chapter ride from this past weekend and see.
Ride Coordinator for the ride planned plenty of stops to get out of the sun and hydrate. Road Captain leading the ride had a pre-ride talk and reviewed the planned route and planned stops. The Lead, a trained Road Captain, asked several times over the CB if everyone was Okay or needed an additional stop. The Tail, a trained Road Captain (Me), watched to ensure no erratic riding was occurring. The ride members openly discussed what they did to help with the heat like wetting towels and placing them on their neck and shoulders or cooling vests. At one stop I was visiting with another Rider who happened to stop where we had, he found a Hi-Vis cooling vest, how cool is that; a Hi-Vis Cooling Vest.
Looking at our Chapter Ride, the steps taken were not that difficult to implement. Planning to prevent is the key. My hope that this tid-bit will provide some insight to prevention and how simple it can be. By the way, a great route and wonderful people to ride with: Priceless!! Robert G & Angela WILLIAMS
Interim District Educators [email protected]
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Member items for sale
Evelyn DeLong has her trike for sale 2010 Yellow Honda Goldwing 1800 Trike with 2015 Motor Trike Razor Kit with CB radio, steering rake, trailer hitch, heated grips and seats. There are approximately 19,000 miles on the trike. Setup for Garmin Zumo 660 GPS. (GPS not included). Trike has been well maintained and garage kept. Asking price is $25,000 or obo. 614-940-0669.
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Member items for sale William Tabor has two bikes for sale. Contact him at 614-766-2158 or [email protected] I have a low mileage (About 25k) white 1999 GL-1500SE (50th Anniversary Model) with a Bush-tech trailer (pin striping by “Buzzard” on both) and many accessories for sale. I also have a 1967 BMW, very low mileage, white limited edition model R69S. Bill Stickel has this motorcycle for sale It is a very clean 1994 1500 Goldwing. There are just over 60,000 miles on the bike. Manuals, tools and some accessories are available also. Asking price is $5000.00 His contact information is phone number 614 208 9600 or email [email protected]
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Photos from the ride to the Air Force Museum
They even display motorcycles.
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Photos from Ride for Kids