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GWRRA U.S. North East Territory
Chapter “J” “Cascade Wings” Jackson, Michigan
Volume 04 Issue April 2021
C A S C A D E
W I N G
N E W S
First Sunday of the month
Social Hour 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Jackson District Library Meijer Branch
2699 Airport Rd. Jackson, MI 49202
Chapter J invites you to join us at
Chapter “J” Directors Michigan District ADDs
SE Section
Jeff & Terri Curtis Jeff - 517-740-1736 or
Terri 517-536-4190 [email protected]
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“IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY” 1983-2021
“Our 38th Year of “Fun, Safety and Knowledge”
1997 Michigan GWRRA Chapter of the Year
Rider Ed. Chapter of the Year 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, & 2008
1st Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Raffle Tickets from 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020
2nd Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike Raffle 2000, 2001, 2010, 2011, 2014
3rd Place Ticket Selling Chapter for the Bike Raffle 2012, 2013
Region D 2014 Newsletter of the Year Michigan District 2014 Newsletter of the Year Michigan District 2014 Newsletter for 4th Quarter Michigan District 2015 Newsletter for 2nd Quarter Michigan District 2016 Newsletter for 3rd Quarter Michigan District 2016 Newsletter for 4th Quarter Michigan District 2019 Newsletter for 4th Quarter Michigan District 2019 Newsletter of the Year Michigan District 2020 Newsletter for 3th Quarter Michigan District 2020 Newsletter of the Year
2017 Region D & MICHIGAN DISTRICT Individual of the Year
Louie Schippers
2018 Michigan District Individual of the Year
Gordon Rudolph
2021 Michigan District Individual of the Year
Dale Duncan
Visit or Join Chapter “J” at Jackson District Library
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd.
Jackson, MI 49202
The 1st Sunday of the Month S
Social Time @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Gathering @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Chapter J Cascade Wings
Next MONTHLY Gathering Sunday May 2, 2021
Where to Look
Chapter acknowledgement, Meeting place, time and day
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2020 Chp J C.O.Y and Chp J I.O.Y - 2019 Int’l C.O.Y., 2020 MI District C.O.Y., 2020 MI District I.O.Y.,
2018 Chapter of the Year Chp G
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Team GWRRA - TEAM MI - South East Section Chapters
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Chapter J CD - Assistant CD’s, & Team 5
Article (s) from your CD - District Rider Educator, & Chapter Ride Coordinator
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Articles from the Chapter Team 7-11
Chapter “J” Articles - Member of the Month - Chapter Flyers and other stuff
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Calendar, Activities Calendars, Chapter J Recog-nition, Birthdays, Anniversaries,
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Classifieds, Advertisers, and Chapter J Logo w/Gathering Date
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2020-2021 International C.O.Y.
USA Northeastern Territory Chris & Christie Hull
2021 Chapter J
Couple of the Year Mona Bergum
Gordon Bergum
2021 Chapter J
Individual of the Year Jeanne Reimers
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
2018 Michigan Chapter of the Year
Chapter G
2021-2022 Michigan District C.O.Y.
Earl & Bobbie Gerard
2021-2022 Michigan
Individual of the Year Dale Duncan
GWRRA Chapter G Michigan
Midnight Riders Web Site: www.gwrra-mi.org
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U.S. North East Territory Southeast Section
Chapter C - Monroe Floral City Wings Chapter Directors Tim & Pam Hanson [email protected]
734-289-3289
Gatherings are the 1st Saturday of the month. 9:00am break-fast and 10:00am gathering located at: American Dinner, 881 South Monroe, Monroe, MI
Chapter H2 - Taylor Down River Wings Chapter Directors Keith and Kathleen Calhoun [email protected] 313-498-8154
Gatherings are the 4th Tuesday of the month. 6:30 pm for dinner and 7:30 gathering located at: Leon's Family Dining 8787 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 313-299-0967
Chapter J - Jackson Cascade Wings Chapter Directors Jeff and Terri Curtis
[email protected] Jeff - 517-740-1736 or Terri 517-536-4190
Gatherings are generally the 1st Sunday of the month at Jackson District Library Meijer Branch located at 2699 Airport Rd.. in Jackson, MI. 49202 Social hour starts at 3:00 - 3:30 PM. Gathering begins at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Chapter R - Charlotte Eaton County Wings Chapter Directors Alise Swan [email protected] 616-318-0478
Chapter R meets the 4th Saturday of the month 8:30 am for Breakfast and 9:00 AM for our Gathering at J & J Eaton Place 218 Cochran Charlotte, MI
Chapter S2 - Detroit Motor City Wings Chapter Director Edmund McDougle [email protected] 248-633-3006
Gatherings are the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 10:00AM Kerby's Koney Island 25050 Northwestern Hwy , Southfield, MI
Chapter W - Adrian Maple City Wings Chapter Directors Fred and Randa Probst [email protected] 517-424-8241
Gathering takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month Dinner at 6:00pm & The Gathering at 7:00pm. We meet at The Family Kitch-
en Restaurant located at 2984 Treat Street in Adrian.
TEAM GWRRA
Cascade Wings
GWRRA TEAM Michigan
Jere & Sherry Goodman Directors of GWRRA [email protected]
Bob and Nan Shrader Director's Assistant [email protected]
Tom and Renee Wasluck Director's Assistant
John & Shawn Irons Director's Assistant
Kevin Bramhoff & Karin Young Director's Assistant
Frank and Sharon Jackson Director's Assistant
Lorrie Thomas & Dan Clark Director of GWRRA University
Dan & Mary Costello Director of
Membership Enhancement [email protected]
James & Freida Clayson Director of Motorist Awareness
Randall & Janet Drake Director of Finance
Susan & George Huttman International Director
of Rider Education [email protected]
Alessandro Boveri & Mariarosa Bruzzone
Executive Director Overseas [email protected]
Ken and Patti Kintner MI District Director
[email protected] 517-902-9893
Jeff & Terri Curtis MI Assistant District Directors
South East Section [email protected]
(J) 517-740-1736(T) 517-536-4190
Serving Chapters C, H2, J, R, S2 & W
Ken Kuiper MI District Web Master
MI District News Letter Editor [email protected]
586-201-7901
Dennis and Felicia Schulte MI District Rider Educators
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] (H) 989-269-3998(D) 989-415-7496(F) 989-415-7497
Brent & Sandy Blackburn District Ride Coordinators
[email protected] (B) 248-622-9448(S) 248-622-1509
Ron and Jan Smith Rider Educators Ambassadors
269-349-7916
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GWRRA MI CHAPTER “J” Director & Assistant Directors
Chapter “J” Directors & Michigan District ADDs SE Section
Jeff & Terri Curtis [email protected]
Jeff - 517-740-1736 or Terri 517-536-4190
Chapter “J” Assistant Directors
Bill & Deb Warblow [email protected] or [email protected]
Bill - 517-499-4725 or Deb 517-499-1980
GWRRA CHAPTER “J” Team Chapter Ride Coordinator
Dale Duncan [email protected]
517-414-5751
MEC Coordinator
Gordon and Ella May Rudolph [email protected]
517-782-7768
Web-site Coordinator
Mary Dodge [email protected]
517-764-5053
Chapter Treasurer
Monica Rodman [email protected]
517-262-8386
Goodies Coordinator
Gordon and EllaMay Rudolph [email protected]
517-782-7768
Newsletter Editor
Trish Tacey [email protected]
517-795-5526
Member of the Month Article Coordinator
Julie Hoover 517-960-5909
Raffle Ticket Coordinator 2007-2008 GWRRA Michigan Recruiter
Louie Schippers [email protected]
517-764-5053
Motorist Awareness
Bob (Tiger) Tacey [email protected]
517-795-5529
Sunshine Person
Jeanne Reimers [email protected]
517-764-1654
Welcome & Visitor Greeter
Chapter J Directors & Assistant Directors
Secret Buddy Coordinator
Sue Rinehart [email protected]
517-592-2228
Chapter Photographer
All Chapter J Members
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
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News from Chapter “J”
From Jeff & Terri Curtis Chapter J Directors
Hi all, Although Wingless Weekend was unable to
be an in-person event this year, Ken Kintner made a great Live-Stream video to keep us informed and in-spired. It was very exciting when our Chapter was honored with the 2021 MI District Individual of the Year and the 2020 Newsletter of the Year! Congratu-lations Dale Duncan as 2021 MI District Individual of the Year and Trish Tacey as 2020 Newsletter of the Year Editor!
Spring is finally here... and with it some great upcoming rides. We’re very happy that Dale Duncan is offering to lead picnic rides again this year. They were a lot of fun last year and easy on the wallet to boot, not to mention going to places we didn’t know existed. What fun! Thanks Dale.
By now our planned ride at the end of March to The Iron Pony, near Columbus, Ohio, has already passed. If there’s one way to get you into riding sea-son, it’s a trip to The Iron Pony. We bought gators there on our one and only trip 7 or 8 years ago. We had no idea there were such things. Boy have they come in handy. As the saying goes “you don’t know what you don’t know”. So, be prepared to “learn”.
Our next big, planned ride is to Tennessee’s Spring Fling the end of this month. We’ve made it to one of their events so far and look forward to another. We certainly don’t have hills like they have. You can get “your curve on”, so to speak. We hope you get the opportunity to go if you’ve never been. Meeting GWRRA members from all over the United States was an experience we’ll never forget. We learned we actually have an accent... at least that’s what we were told a few times down there. It’s definitely fun to expand friendships with other people that love riding motorcycles as we do.
Spring is a great time to feel renewed, and what better way to do that than feeling the air on your face while riding your motorcycle. Enjoy the warmer weather everyone and please stay safe and healthy.
Stay safe and healthy.
Jeff & Terri Curtis
Michigan District ADDs & Chapter J Directors
Chapter J C.O.Y. 2014
Chapter J I.O.Y 2013 (Terri)
Chapter J I.O.Y 2018 (Jeff)
Chapter J Assistant Directors 2013-2017
517-740-1736 or 517-536-4190
Getting Close to Riding Season in Michigan, As we know, many drivers are not aware of how
to safely share roads with us as motorcyclists. Most crashes happen in intersections. Be sure traffic is clear when you are making the turn, but even more importantly remember that a vehicle turning in front of us is the larg-est cause of motorcycle fatalities.
Use your full lane when needed for road condi-tions such as potholes, animal and road debris. When you are driving in a four-wheeler with someone and they mention a motorcyclist ahead or behind that is swerving, point out that the motorcyclist has the full lane and from your personal knowledge, often needs it. I believe our sharing our knowledge with the general public, friends, and family does help us all.
We have little personal protection other than hel-mets and clothes, but we also know that the way vehicles are built, their cage is not the same as it used to be. Share that information with others also, whenever possi-ble. Mention that the motorcyclist you just saw is wearing all their safety gear, or that one may someday have a rough landing in that tank top and tennis shoes.
Rick Andreen, our Rider Course Coordinator, has begun working with our regular venues to schedule clas-ses. Oakland County Complex has June 5th available and are willing to host us so we will be holding an ARC and TRC there. LSSU at Sault Ste Marie has August 7th or August 14th available and are willing to host us so we will be holding an ARC and TRC there. Ionia School District is not allowing anyone on their campus from outside of the school, but we are trying to get a Range Only on May 1 or May 8. Grayling High School is a possibility and we have tentatively scheduled them for July 24th, but they are wary of committing so we are waiting to hear from them again.
We would like to hold an ARC-R on Friday morn-ing, August 20, in St. Louis during our Michigan Rally, but we have not yet found a paved 200 ft x 300 ft clear area (no poles, lights, drainage structures, curbs) for the range. Google Earth shows only a small parking lot at the campgrounds, and the St. Louis High School shows on Google Earth a 236 x 232 max parking lot. We do not want to put it on the Rider Course Registration form if we cannot have it, but we also want you to spend time with us practicing our motorcycle safety skills so we are trying to get the registration form finalized with the best knowledge we have at the moment.
We are offering MFA courses and have success-fully taught them this year, so please complete the Re-quest form on the Michigan website. We would love to
From Dennis & Felicia Schulte
GWRRA Mi District Rider Educators
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News from Chapter “J”
have you keep such valuable information fresh and up to date.
National is working on adjusting to the pandem-ic. Rider Education is looking at Rider Courses as to range requirements and exercises within those require-ments and have also come out with a new policy re-garding Range Only classes until December 31, 2021. See attached. Can’t wait to see you all and your motor-cycles. Stay safe and think spring! Dennis and Felicia Schulte MI-DE [email protected] Dennis cell 989-415-7496
Ride safe and see you soon, Dale Duncan Chapter J Ride Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y 2002 Chapter J I.O.Y 2019 Michigan District I.O.Y. 2020 [email protected] 517-414-5751
From Dale Duncan Chapter J
Ride Coordinator
Hey all,
Hope all is well with everyone. Can't wait to get together for April gathering. Big thank you to Kim and Charlie for the use of their garage. It'll be so nice to see everyone in person.
We've had a lot going on, so next month we'll be able share it all. For now, spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and Goldwing’s are cruising!
Stay safe and God bless, Bill & Deb Warblow Chapter J Assistant Directors 2018 Chapter J C.O.Y. [email protected] Bill - 517-499-4725 Deb 517-499-1980
From Bill & Deb Warblow Chapter J
Assist Directors
From Gordon & Ella Rudolph Chapter J
MEC Coordinators
Hi Gang: What ya been up too?
Well with me the same old same old. Just got done with a team meeting. It was good to see everyone. It is start-ing to get a little warmer outside. About time. Maybe I can take Ella for a short ride on the wing soon.
Have been helping my brother out by driving him around to his appointments and odd stuff he wants me to do for him. It gives me something to do also and gives Ella some time for herself. She is glad for that. lol.
Well, I know this isn't very long like I usually write, but I can't think of anything else to write about right now, so I will let you off the hook for now on reading this arti-cle. Take care and be safe out there when you are out and about. Time is getting closer for riding season, so get your bikes ready to roll.
Your Friend, Gordon Rudolph Ella Rudolph Chapter J MEC Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y. 2011 Chapter J I.O.Y. 2017 (Gordon) Michigan District I.O.Y. 2018 Gordon) Chp J Assistant Directors 2019 (Gordon & Ella) [email protected] 517-782-7768
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News from Chapter “J”
From Mary Dodge Chapter J
Website Coordinator
Hi! Everyone Hope March was good for all of you. I got my
second vaccine shot Saturday 3-20-21. Arm is a little sore but nothing serious. Hope this works as I’m get-ting tired of not being able to do all the fun things I would normally be doing. I hope everyone who went on the Iron Pony ride had a great time. Thanks, so much Dale for putting this ride on. I know everyone appreci-ates all the work you do to help keep us active. CON-GRATULATIONS to TRISH for being the winner of the NEWSLETTER of the YEAR. Dale for being the MI Dis-trict Individual of the Year, and Jeanne for being our Chapter J Individual of the Year.
April sounds like it will be a better time to partic-ipate in all the activities that are listed in the Newsletter. Dale is starting the Picnic rides again, so be sure to check your emails frequently, so you don’t miss out.
The Chapter J COOKBOOK deadline for reci-pes was March 31. I know Terri put that in one of her emails that she sends out. It’s really looking great, and I’m excited to see it in print. At the April Gathering I will have the categories with the recipes for proofing. We hope we can have a real Chapter Gathering. It is sup-posed to be at Kim and Charlie’s. I will need some vol-unteers to proof the recipes, to make sure everything is correct, spelling, ingredients, directions, instructions, notes, and anything else that relates to the recipes. We have over 150 recipes in different categories, so it will be great to try out some of them when we get this pub-lished. My hopes are that the deadline dates for this will be:
1. April for proofing 2. May for any corrections to be completed by June 3. June to see if we can get the Cookbook published
I want to THANK everyone who sent me recipes. This wouldn’t be possible without you. The recipes all look delicious.
Don’t forget if you want to go on the Chapter J Face Book site use only: GWRRA Cascade Wings MI-J of Jackson Michigan
Now on our Website is the “Member Page” (bottom on the left side of the front page) Hopefully I can get all this done real soon. To see this, follow the instructions be-low but choose WEBSITE, then click on “Member Page” then click on the member’s name. If you don’t see your name be patient, I’m still working on getting every “Member of the Month” article that Vicki Rogers and Julie Hoover have done since it started in 2000.
Go to the MICHIGAN WEB SITE, choose CHAPTER SEARCH, scroll down to Chapter J You will see 2 op-tions Website and Newsletter. If you click on the News-letter you will see previous Newsletters and our Current
one is available now. I think it is great that you can see previous Newsletters so if you missed getting one you can now print it for your archive collection that I know you all have, because they are all so great to read over and over.
Please help Trish out in writing an article for all of us to read. We love to hear about all your adventures. Articles due by the 17th
no later than the 20th of each month. This month I’m a couple days ahead.
Have a great month and ride safe, Mary Dodge Chapter J Website Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y. 1992 Chapter J C.O.Y. 2019 [email protected] 517-764-5053
The Upcoming Events page/Quick List is updated throughout the month, so be sure to check it out frequently so you don’t miss out on any changes, cancelations, or impromp-tu events.
New links added to our Chapter Website are Chapter J Google Calendar
Michigan District Google Calendar
Quick List Find this on our Chapter Web Page
Newsletter Find this on our Chapter Web Page
J webpage - http://www.gwrra-mi.org/ (chapter search)
Chapter J Facebook Website - https://www.facebook.com/groups/282610922708349/
GWRRA - http://www.gwrra.org/
Michigan GWRRA - http://www.gwrra-mi.org/
Be Safe! Monica Rodman Chapter J Treasurer Chapter C C.O.Y. 2008 [email protected] 517-262-8386
From Monica Rodman Chapter J Treasurer
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sweetest looking 3-wheel roadster. Here is a link to their
site: https://vanderhallusa.com/carmel/.
Please, Please Remember articles are due the 17th an no later than the 20th of each month. Help me make this the best one yet!!
Trish Tacey Chapter J Newsletter Editor Chapter J C.O.Y 2007 [email protected] 517-795-5526 (C)
517-962-4276 (H)
Put Your
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Never Miss
an Event!!!
From Gordon & Ella Rudolph Chapter J
Goodies Coordinators
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Hugs, Julie Hoover Chapter J Member(s) of the Month Article Coordinator 517-960-5909
News from Chapter “J”
Goodies- Goodies
Come check our pot of Goodies out we may be something you haven’t
Seems like I just wrote the newsletter just yesterday. Not much has been going on. Just the same old things. Going to the store and cooking meals, seems like I have cooked more in the last year then I ever did. Don't think I didn't cook before because I did, but it seems like I do it more now. Even cooking different things. Made corn beef and cabbage and it did turn out good. Gordon likes corned beef better than I do. I like the veggies that goes with it. Going to Iron Pony Mar. 27 I just might get me a heated vest if I can find one, I like. We will be staying overnight, but we have to get back early because we are getting our second covid shot. We will have gone with some of our group. Will be going to the Blarney Bash on the 10th of April, will be nice to see everyone. Hope everyone is staying well and safe.
Gordon Rudolph Ella Rudolph Chapter J MEC Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y. 2011 Chapter J I.O.Y. 2017 (Gordon) Michigan District I.O.Y. 2018 Gor-don) Chp J Assistant Directors 2019 (Gordon & Ella) [email protected] 517-782-7768
From Julie Hoover Chapter J Member (s) of the Month
Article Coordinator
Happy Easter, Our weather is warming, and Spring is in the air. Looking forward to being able to see friends and can’t wait to get the bikes out for Dale’s picnic rides, Jeff’s ice cream rides and enjoying Michigan’s beautiful back roads with friends. I want to thank Dale and Andy for the great ride to Iron Pony. We had a great weekend and Bob and I bought new helmets. Ours had been around a few
years and we wanted to start the season with safety in mind. If you’ve never been to Iron Pony in Westervill, OH, it has about everything you can imagine in motor-cycle and autocycle from gear to the bike itself. Tim
Reimers and I had a chance to sit in a Vanderhall Car-mel Autocycle. Autocycle you say? What in the world is that? It is the coolest Automobile Motorcycle combo you can imagine. They are hand made in Utah and the
From Trish Tacey Chapter J
News Letter Editor
Another month has passed, and the weather is getting better, but still not much going on, but it is better to be safe than sorry, Mary and I both have both of our shots with no real side effects and are still being careful and wearing our masks.
Another BIG “THANK YOU” to all the members that are helping sell our RAFFLE TICKETS, and our PLEDGE. Sales are working out GREAT, if any members need to know how you stand in your PLEDGE standing, give me a call or text.
Keep an eye on all your notices and newsletters as the weather is going to start to break and DALE DUN-CAN is planning on a lot of stuff going on, all you have to do is PARTICIPATE, (the more the merrier).
Louie Schippers
Chapter J Raffle Ticket Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y. 1992 Chapter J I.O.Y. 2016 MI & Region D I.O.Y. 2017 Chapter J C.O.Y. 2019 [email protected] 517-764-5053
From Louie Schippers
Chapter J Raffle Ticket Coordinator
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Distracted Driving Laws in Michigan Distracted driving is responsible for various significant problems regarding Michigan motorists and public streets, consequently causing property damage, serious injuries and even fatalities. According to distracted driving facts, nearly 3,500 deaths are consequences of driving distractions every year. Furthermore, polls indicate that one in eve-ry five motorists admits to using some form of hand-held device for sending or receiving electronic commu-nications while operating a vehicle. Overall, distracted driving laws in MI are de-signed to discourage motorists from engaging in the kinds of behavior that result in damages, injuries or fatalities. Thus, they aim to lessen the frequency of the accidents caused by this behavior. To find out more about the state’s laws on distracted driving, read the sections below.
What is distracted driving in Michigan? According to Michigan laws, distracted driving occurs when a motorist fails to focus on the operation of a motor vehicle because he or she engaged in some other activity, such as using a handheld device. Be-cause of the rise in the popularity of smartphones, many states have passed legislation to combat the rising number of accidents occurring in the United States as a result of cell phone use while driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion (CDC) classifies driving distractions into the three following major categories:
• Visual – A visual driving distraction involves any action in which a driver’s vision is pulled away from the operation of a vehicle. This category includes such activities as texting and driving, changing a radio station or looking for a lost object inside a moving car, to name a few.
• Manual – The category of manual distractions in-cludes any action that causes you take your hands off the steering wheel for any reason. If you are eating food while you are driving, or putting on makeup or shaving, those instances will be consid-ered manual distractions.
• Cognitive – Driving while distracted involves things that occupy your mind and shift your focus elsewhere, distracting you from operating a motor vehicle. A fairly typical cognitive distraction in-cludes carrying a conversation with a passenger in your car while you are driving.
As a general rule, texting while driving is considered one of the most severe forms of distracted driving, as it involves elements of all three of the CDC’s categories of distractions. Other common activities that may be classified as driving distractions include:
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From Bob Tacey Chapter J Motorist
Awareness Coordinator
• Talking on a cell phone or using it to send an elec-tronic message
• Having a meal or drinking a beverage
• Reading
• Using any sort of device to watch a video
• Having a conversation with a passenger
• Grooming, such as shaving or applying makeup
• Using any form of navigation devices
Distracted Driving Laws in Michigan for Handheld Devices Cell phone use while driving is a persistent issue that has caused a significant number of auto accidents in Michigan. As such, MI state laws prohibit various forms of cell phone use while driving, such as reading, typing or sending text messages or establishing any two-way wire-less communication between electronic devices. The only exceptions regarding cell phone distraction laws include placing a call to report an accident or medical emergency.
Michigan Laws on Distracted Driving for Novice Driv-ers Michigan laws on distracted driving prohibit all motorists who hold a level I or level II graduated license from using a cell phone while driving, unless the phone is using a voice-operated system that is integrated into the vehicle. In general, novice drivers who hold these types of driving credentials are younger than 18 years of age.
Texting and Driving Laws in Michigan Michigan law prohibits texting while driving for motorists of all ages and skill levels. These rules encom-pass the usage of any handheld device that sends and/or receives text messages. Such devices are also not per-mitted to be used to read, write or play any sort of media while operation a vehicle. As detailed in previous sec-tions, MI provides very few exceptions for this distracted driving law, which include:
• Reporting a traffic accident, medical emergency or road hazard
• Calling for help during a situation in which the motor-ist believes that he or she is in imminent danger
• Reporting a crime against another individual
• Using a GPS or other type of navigation system that is integrated into the vehicle
Michigan Distracted Drivers Regulations for CDL Holders Distracted driving laws in Michigan prohibit bus drivers or any other motorists who hold commercial driv-er’s licenses from using handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. On the other hand, cell phone use while driving is acceptable for law enforcement officers, firefighters or emergency medical technicians (EMTs) using mobile phones during the course of carrying out their official duties.
Distracted Driving Penalties in Michigan Texting and driving fines in Michigan cost $100 for a first offense and $200 for subsequent offenses. Moreover, state courts may impose additional costs on
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From Sue Rinehart Chapter J
Secret Buddy Coordinator
Don’t forget to Sign in before the Monthly Gather-ing. You may win a prize.
Your Chapter Greeter Sue Rinehart Chapter J Secret Buddy Coordinator Chapter J C.O.Y. 2012 [email protected] 517-592-2228
Chapter J Sign in Sheet Don’t forget to sign in at the
Monthly Gathering for a Surprise drawing
Secret Buddies for 2021
Hope all is well in the Chapter J Family this month
Chapter J would also like to extend our deepest sympathy to those member’s and their families who have lost loved one’s this month. If there is anyone we have missed, we sincerely apologize for Chapter “J”.
Please let Jeanne Reimers know if there is anyone we need to send a card to at
517-764-1654 or [email protected]
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top of the fines established by law enforcement authori-ties. Distracted driving penalties for those using a cell phone while operating a vehicle are civil infractions that carry fines of up to $100. Court costs may raise that amount, but no demerit points are assessed on a driver’s record. Comparatively, while commercial drivers incur fines of equal amounts, they are subject to incurring points on their driving records.
Ways to Prevent Distracting Driving in Michigan Michigan law enforcement agencies and offic-ers always aim to find effective ways to stop texting and driving, as well as discourage other behaviors that in-hibit the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Some of the most effective ways to reduce the odds of a distracted driving accident include the following:
• Multi-tasking, talking on the phone, searching for a radio station and sending a text message are all considered driving distractions.
• Eating while driving is another significant source of distraction for motorists. For instance, spilling foods or liquids in the car can cause a major distraction from driving.
• Tired drivers are four times more likely to have an accident. Thus, consider pulling over and resting for a few minutes if you do not feel energized enough to operate a car.
• Limiting the number of passengers in a vehicle can significantly reduce driving distractions. As a gen-eral rule, having several passengers in a car may greatly increase a motorist’s level of distraction.
• Cell phone use while driving should be reserved to emergency situations. If you need to use it, make sure to pull over to the side of the road first, and bring your car to a complete stop before using the device. Furthermore, avoid engaging in social and/or casual conversations while you are driving.
Last updated on Wednesday, October 14 2020 https://www.dmv.com/mi/michigan/distracted-driving-laws?tg1=DVA&utm_content=14538&utm_medium=dmv_&tg7=dmv_&utm_source=dmv.com&tg9=dmv.com&utm_term=organic_dmv&utm_campaign=organic_dmv
Thank you and ride safe, Bob (Tiger) Tacey Chapter J Motorist Awareness Chapter J C.O.Y 2007 [email protected] (C) 517-795-5529 (H) 517-962-4276
Hope all of you are well, and anyone having a Birthday, or Anniversary has a great day. Don’t forget if you know of someone who is ill, lost a loved one, or just could use a card let me know and I will make sure that happens.
Jeanne Reimers Chapter J Sunshine Person Chapter J C.O.Y 2016 [email protected] 517-764-1654
From Jeanne Reimers Chapter J
Sunshine Person
I Don’t snore, I dream I’m a Motorcycle.
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News from Chapter “J” Hello Chapter J Friends! Well, we think we are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Bear still has a few lingering health issues but overall is much better. After getting both of the Pfizer vaccine shots, he is now fully vaccinated. We are blessed that he never got the virus. He’s now start-ed back to the gym to rebuild the strength he lost.
We played golf yesterday. Got in 9 holes and were both playing fairly well (Donna shot 46 and Bear 48). Then our grandson called while we were teeing off on hole 10. We took turns talking to him in between golf shots but we had lost the rhythm of the game, so we quit on the 14th hole. Still a good time and we love talking to our grandkids so that was great too. Mike’s oldest daughter, husband and 2 kids are coming to Myrtle Beach for spring break. We have rented a house right on the beach and will meet them there. Will be good to see them after this covid time of isolation!
We’ve been able to get out on the bikes for some short (1 to 2 hour) rides. It feels good to be back. The peach trees are blooming now, and the strawber-ries should be out in a week. Absolutely gorgeous rides when the trees are blooming.
We are getting ready to pack up and head to Michigan for the summer probably mid-May. Oh, and we have a hawk that loves to hunt in our backyard. Until next time, ride safe! Bear & Donna
From Charlie and Kim Brown Our trip to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Feb 2021
Maybe some thoughts for Spring Fling. We aren't going to write about the weather because weather just happens and there isn't much you can do about it. But we can give you a few tidbits of what we did while there.
We went over a long President's day weekend which was also Valentine's weekend. Boy what traffic! If you can find a "side" way into Pigeon Forge besides the main road off Hwy 40 that might be good. That main Road that runs between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg can take you 40 minutes to go 10 miles. So, plan accord-ingly. Going through early in the morning helps!
Since it was chilly when we were there, we did some Antique hunting. I collected quite a few pieces of my Grandmother's Jewel Tea dishes. Quite a few shops along that main route. On one of our alternate routes back we found the Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery in Gatlinburg. That food was DELICIOUS!!
If you have an interest in History try the Buttonwil-low Civil War Theater in Pigeon Forge (right across from the Titanic Museum). The man who owns/runs/acts in the production has done a ton of research into events. It made us really think!
One of the things we didn't get to do was to expe-rience one of the tramways to the top of the mountain in Gatlinburg. They have one that goes to the SkyBridge.
The end of Gatlinburg that was closer to the Smoky Mountain National Park was less crowd-ed. Google was a great help finding things and alternate routes.
Anyway a few thoughts. We won't be able to go to Spring Fling, because by then we should have our very first, brand new Grandson and we'll be helping them out for a bit. Yippee!!! Have fun and ride safe!
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2021 Missouri District Rally June 3 thru June 5, 2021—Continued
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News from Chapter “J”
Chapter J Ride to: Tennessee Spring Fling 2021 April 29th 30th and May 1st
You can get the registration forms at www.gwrratn.org or from our newsletter. Also early bird registration by March 1st you could win $100.00 prize We are planning a group ride leaving Wednesday April 28th, driving about 350 mi (approximately 6 hours) and staying at:
Motel 6 North Georgetown 401 Cherry Blossom Way
Georgetown, Kentucky 40324 Phone number 502-863-1166
About $65 per night, including tax
Leaving the next morning the 29th and heading on down to the Spring Fling (about 250 mi, about 4 hours). These are just three options that I have chosen, but there are also more options listed in our monthly newsletter. Also be aware the convention is no longer at Evergreen Smoky Mountain Lodge and Convention Center. It has been moved to the Ramsey Hotel (see below).
The event will be held at:
The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center 3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863.
Phone 865-428-2700 About $145 per night, including tax
Three nights about $435.
2nd option would be
Creekstone Inn 4034 South River Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Phone 865-453-3557 about $105 per night. Including tax
Three nights about $315
3rd option would be
Evergreen Smoky Mountain Lodge and Convention Center 4010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone number is 865-453-1823 About $75 per night, including tax
Three nights about $225
Andy and I have made our reservations at the Creekstone Inn with the GWRRA dis-count ($266.05 total, including taxes for all three nights) for April 29th, 30th, May 1st leaving on Sunday May 2nd. If the event is canceled due to Covid-19, it will be all refundable. Otherwise you must cancel at least 72 hours prior to your check-in time and there will only be a $10 cancel-lation fee.
There may be a dinner Saturday night. More details to follow. Andy and I will probably stay at the Motel 6 on the way back Sunday night, but some may prefer to drive straight through.
Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise :-) Andy and I are looking forward to seeing you all there.
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All Rides leave from East Side Meijer's and West Side Meijer’s (unless otherwise noted) TGIS Dinner Rides TBA
“ Jeff’s Ice Cream Rides May thru September 2021”
Details for all rides/events are located in this Newsletter, website www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/j, and Face Book at GWRRA Cascade Wings MI-J of Jackson Michigan
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Chapter J Activities Calendar
April 2021 thru December 2021 Jeff’s Ice Cream Rides Begin May 2021 through September 2021
Departure and Arrival Times TBA (depending on destination)
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2021 April
Sun Apr 4
Sat Apr 10 Chp J2
Blarney Bash Clare, MI 48617
Sun Apr 11 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Thu-Sat Apr 29- May 1
Tennessee District Spring Fling
Pigeon Forge, TN
2021 May
Sun May 2 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Wed May 5
Sun May 8
Wed May 12
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
Sat May 15
2021 Spring Officers Meeting
Church of God Campgrounds St Louis, MI
2021 May (Cont.)
Mon May 17
Fri-Sat May 21-22
Indiana Spring Wing Ride-In
Nashville, IN
Thu May 27
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
Thu-Mon May 27-31
Chapter J Memorial Campout
Van Buren State Park 23960 Ruggles Rd South Haven, MI
Mon May 31
2021 June Sun
Jun 6 Chp J Gathering Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Wed Jun 9
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
Thur-Sat Jun 17-19
Ohio Buckeye Rally
Wooster, OH
Sun Jun 20
Thu Jun 24
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
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April 2021 thru December 2021 Jeff’s Ice Cream Rides Begin May 2021 through September 2021
Departure and Arrival Times TBA (depending on destination)
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2021 September (Cont.)
Wed Sep 8
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
Sun Sep 12 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Thu Sep 30
Jeff’s Last 2021 ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
2021 October
Sun Oct 3 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Sun Oct 31
2021 November
Sun Nov 7 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Sun Nov 7
Thu Nov 25
2021 December
Sun Dec 5 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Sat Dec 25
2021 June (Cont.)
Wed-Sat Jun 29-Jul 3 Wing Ding 42
Springfield Expo Center Springfield, MO
(Registration p.19-p.20)
2021 July
Sun Jul 4
Sun Jul 11 Chp J Gathering
Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Wed Jul 14
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
Thu Jul 29
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
2021 August Sun
Aug 1 Chp J Gathering Social Time 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Gathering 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Wed Aug 11
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
Thu - Sat Aug 19-21 2021 MI District Rally
Church of God Campgrounds St Louis, MI
Thu Aug 26
Jeff’s ICE CREAM RIDE
Leave East Side Meijer’s @ 6:30 pm
2021 September
Mon Sep 6
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GWRRA U.S. North East Territory Michigan District, Chapter J 11211 Austin Rd Brooklyn, MI 49230 517-740-1736 Monthly Gathering @ 3:30 pm Social Time @ 3:00 pm The 1st Sunday of the month, @ Jackson District Library Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd. Jackson, MI 49202
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