gwta business · pdf filegwta business members 3 ... this is the first ride we took in 2001...

Winner of March Cover contest.

Information for Page 2 in March/April issue. Put in black print.

The picture is Jorja Hensley taken on 2/10/15 at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, KS.

The bike was just purchased the day before and the proud owners are Gail & Jorja Hensley of Region E,

Chapter A, KS. We did not have any luck at the casino, but the ride to & from was a winner on our new

Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycle. We look forward to seeing everyone at Gold Rush in July!

This is our first motorcycle, a 1976 Honda Goldwing GL 1000. This is the first ride we took in 2001 when we joined. We now have progressed to a GL 1800 and a GL 1500 trike. Enjoying many more rides. Info for page 2 by small picture April issue/ Dale and Beth Landolt, Region C, State IL, Chapter B, Riverbend Riders

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In Every Issue GWTA New Members 3

GWTA Business Members 3

GWTA Chapter Listings 5-7

Event Calendar 9

GWTA Contact Information 16

GWTA Membership Application 22

Touring News is published online 12 times per year for Gold Wing Touring Association (GWTA) in the United States of America. The known office of publication is GWTA, 2415 Directors Row, Suite K, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Postmaster: Send address changes to: GWTA, P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403. Periodicals postage paid in Indianapolis, Indiana and at additional mailing offices.

ARTICLESCover Picture Contest 4

Reservation Link for Gold Rush 2015 8

Memorial 10

Greetings From Maine 11-12

Blast From the Past 13

Spyder vs. Motorcycle 14

The Train 15

Riders Education Information 17

Wanted 19

Gold Rush Registration Form 20

Help Wanted 21

Tickets on Sale Now 23

Membership Special 24

Send articles, photos & changes to:Touring News Magazine, P.O. Box 42403

Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403Email: [email protected]

Advertiser Listing

Lees Leisure 18

Neosho Fiberglass 21

Top: The picture is Jorja Hensley taken on 2/10/15 at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, KS. The bike was just purchased the day before and the proud owners are Gail & Jorja Hensley of Region E, Chapter A, KS. We did not have any luck at the casino, but the ride to & from was a

winner on our new Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycle. We look forward to seeing everyone at Gold Rush in July!

Bottom: Dale and Beth Landolt, Region C, State IL, Chapter B, Riverbend Riders. This is our first motorcycle, a 1976 Honda Goldwing GL 1000. This is the first ride we took in

2001 when we joined. We now have progressed to a GL 1800 and a GL 1500 trike. Enjoying many more rides.


Information for in March/April issue. Put in black print.

The picture is Jorja Hensley taken on 2/10/15 at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, KS.

The bike was just purchased the day before and the proud owners are Gail & Jorja Hensley of Region E,

Chapter A, KS. We did not have any luck at the casino, but the ride to & from was a winner on our new

Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycle. We look forward to seeing everyone at Gold Rush in July!


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GWTA BUSINESS MEMBERSWe appreciate your continued support

Life Lessons From the Easter Bunny!Donít put all of your eggs in one basket.Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.Thereís no such thing as too much candy.All work and no play can make you a basket case.Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.Some body parts should be floppy.Good things come in small sugarcoated packages.

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TOURING NEWS “COVER”PICTURE

GWTA is having a contest for the covers on Touring News,issues Feb-July & Oct-Dec This is open to all GWTA members. Pictures:Any pictures sent to [email protected] need to be high resolution which should be any picture taken with a digital camera without editing. They can be adjusted as needed. Include who is in the photo, where the photo was taken, your name and GWTA membership number and the date if you know. When you email, please put “Cover Picture Contest” in subject line. They will be judged on the 16th of each month. If it is within the Due Date and not chosen as a cover winner it will be used during the year. (Winner in red.) Issue Due Date for email January February March April May June July August September October November December

Prize for each month’s “Cover Winner”: One GWTA Logo T-Shirt (from current inventory)

Any questions?Contact [email protected] See your winning picture on TN on the website:GWTA.org


Information for Page 2 in March/April issue. Put in black print. The picture is Jorja Hensley taken on 2/10/15 at Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, KS. The bike was just purchased the day before and the proud owners are Gail & Jorja Hensley of Region E, Chapter A, KS. We did not have any luck at the casino, but the ride to & from was a winner on our new Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycle. We look forward to seeing everyone at Gold Rush in July!

Mit Grimes

TOURING NEWS “COVER”PICTURE

GWTA is having a contest for the covers on Touring News,issues Feb-July & Oct-Dec This is open to all GWTA members. Pictures:Any pictures sent to [email protected] need to be high resolution which should be any picture taken with a digital camera without editing. They can be adjusted as needed. Include who is in the photo, where the photo was taken, your name and GWTA membership number and the date if you know. When you email, please put “Cover Picture Contest” in subject line. They will be judged on the 16th of each month. If it is within the Due Date and not chosen as a cover winner it will be used during the year. (Winner in red.) Issue Due Date for email January February March April May June July August September October November December

Prize for each month’s “Cover Winner”: One GWTA Logo T-Shirt (from current inventory)

Any questions?Contact [email protected] See your winning picture on TN on the website:GWTA.org Send winning pictures by May 20th for the May/June issue.

Gary StoutJorja Hensley, Region E, KSDale and Beth Landolt, Region C, ILMay 20thMay 20thJune 15thGWTA Living LogoGWTA National Family of the YearSeptember 15thOctober 15thNovember 15th


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REGION ASt Ch Chapter Name Chapter Director Director

PhoneDirector Email

OR A Rogue Valley Wings Terry Ashcraft 541-245-1489 [email protected]

OR P Columbia Wings Scott Peabody 360-713-4056 [email protected]

WA A Emerald City Wings Bill Perkins 206-368-8966 [email protected]

WA B Stilly Valley Wings Bonnie Brunner 360-722-0035 [email protected]

WA C Evergreen Wings Mark Waterman 425-316-0783 [email protected]

WA D Northwest Wings Al Mitchell 253-468-6759 [email protected]

WA G Lilac City Riders Wally Youmans 208-773-3902 [email protected]

WA I Whidbey Island Wings Connie Mollerstuen 360-720-2734 [email protected]

WA L Smoking Mountain Riders Scott & Cindy Peabody 360-713-4056 [email protected]

WA Q The “Q” Crew Charlotte Manes 360-273-0309 [email protected]

WA S Skagit Valley Wings Lee & Jean Eklund 360-630-4021 [email protected]

WA U Okanogan Valley Wings Teri Mitschelen 509-429-1751 [email protected]

WA V Auburn Valley Wings Phil & Judy Funderburk 253-946-2126 [email protected]

WA Z Sequim Valley Wings Paul Carmean 360-298-3358 [email protected]

REGION BAZ F F Troop Bernie & Judy Stout 480-390-2318 [email protected]

CA NA Grapestompers Manny Bernstein 209-472-9503 [email protected]

CA NB Redwood Wings Tom Garske, Jr. 707-933-9799 [email protected]

CA NE Yosemite Wings Bill Jamison 559-297-5065 [email protected]

CA NF River City Wings Kathy Honig 916-366-1436 [email protected]

CA NL Clear Lake Road Riders Lynn Hollenback 707-245-4270 [email protected]

CA NP Diablo Valley Wings Harry & Karen Davis 925-686-3774 [email protected]

CA NR Monterey Bay Wings Doug Green 831-338-6804 [email protected]

CA NS Gold Country Riders Dennis Therien 530-228-9405 [email protected]

CA NT Tri-County Travelers Thomas (Skip) Trautman 530-633-0857 [email protected]

CA NV Woodland Roadrunners John Hunrath 916-682-0734 [email protected]

CA NX Lassen Riders Dennis C. Garton 530-200-1984 [email protected]

NM Q New Mexico Desert Runners Alan Rignshall 505-293-0433 [email protected]

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REGION CIA L Loess Hills Riders Barry Frum 712-545-3028 [email protected]

IA M Magic Dragon Riders Pam Beveridge 515-229-1947 [email protected]

IA P Nishna Valley Wings Yvonna “Jo” Allen 712-370-5775

IL B Riverbend Riders Barbara Johnson 618-669-2745 [email protected]

IL C Windy City Wings Carol Seith 630-655-1098 [email protected]

IL H River City Riders Sherri Frazier 563-243-5088 [email protected]

IL M Downstate Cruisers Dave & Gladys Berkemeier 618-566-7096 [email protected]

IL P Southern Pride Carl Williams 618-437-5635 [email protected]

NE A Heartland Wings Karen Durand 402-571-5107 [email protected]

NE C Husker Wings Alan Rosenboom 402-499-8938 [email protected]

NE Z Country Wings Linda Vogt 712-755-2546 [email protected]

REGION DTN A Nashville Tour Riders Tony Carpenter 615-793-3005 [email protected]

REGION ECO A Front Range Gold Jan Simmerman 303-693-3856 [email protected]

KS A Air Capital Wings Kelly Felix 316-305-9433

KS B Eastern Kansas Tour Riders John & Jane Wehr 913-780-4144 [email protected]

KS L Leavenworth Tour Riders Dick Oatney Jr. 913-651-8719 [email protected]

TX B Roaming Wings James J. Jean 972-255-4525 [email protected]

REGION FIN P Presidential Wings Thomas W. Holmes 260-356-4511 [email protected]

IN Z Wings n More Tom Howe 219-872-5059 [email protected]

MI A Capital Area Wings Eric Larson 517-646-0256 [email protected]

MI C Cereal City Wings Kenneth Leche 269-968-3390 [email protected]

MI E Wings of Eagles Keith Diller 269-207-7976 [email protected]

MI G Gee Whiz Charles & Carol Hughes 313-535-3701 [email protected]

MI H Livingston Wings Mike & Linda Jamros 810-227-7460 [email protected]

MI H2 Downriver Wings John Snethkamp 313-530-0713 [email protected]

MI M Macomb Explorers Denise Mellott 586-596-8276 [email protected]

MI N Northwood Wings Randy Treynor 616-794-2777 [email protected]

MI W West Michigan Roadrunners David & Dawn Waters 269-685-6148 [email protected]

PA B Keystone Wings Harold (Bud) & Karen Price 814-797-5835 [email protected]

PA J Gold Wings Along The Allegheny Jerry & Wendy Chapman 814-764-3354 [email protected]

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PA Y Liberty Wings Richard & Nettie McFarland 215-723-6347 [email protected]

PA Z East Penn Riders Rob Schmidt 913-515-8653 [email protected]

REGION HCT M Mid-State Navigators Scott Hawley 860-349-3104 [email protected]

CT V Valley Riders Joe Delnicky 203-888-6443 [email protected]

REGION JON C County Riders Paul Cuddy 613-970-3965 [email protected]

ON F Ajax-Pickering Friendship Riders Rob Downton 416-505-1733 [email protected]

ON G Garden City Riders Steve Lawson 905-371-5239 [email protected]

ON H Huronia Wings Trent Emery 705-534-3487 [email protected]

ON K York Simcoe Riders Fred Rowe 905-830-5167 [email protected]

ON M Mississauga Wings Andrew & Ann Stewart 519-941-3138 [email protected]

ON NO Nipissing Riders Bert Whitmell 705-757-2222

ON T Toronto Wings Richard Hack 416-746-5336 [email protected]

ON Z Barrie WingsZ Rick Fox 705-721-5341 [email protected]

BUFFALO SOLDIERSNJ NJ NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Harris Grant 917-805-4063 [email protected]

CJ Anthony Williams, Sr. 732-718-1416 [email protected]

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Reservation Link for GWTAGold Rush 2015

Thank you for planning your event with us! Below you will find the reservation links your guests can use to make online reservations. If you have questions or need help with the links, please do

not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Gold Wing Touring Association Gold Rush 2015Start date: 7/11/15End date: 7/17/15

Last day to book by: 6/19/15

Below is information regarding the host hotel:Marriott Albuquerque Uptown

2101 Louisiana Blvd. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 881-6800 www.marriott.com/abqnm

Reserve under “Gold Wing Touring Association Gold Rush 2015”

Some information from the host hotel includes:• 405 rooms with 6 suites (9 handicapped rooms)

• Free parking (special parking for motorcycles and trailers)• No pets (only service animals allowed)

• Cancellation at 6:00 pm of the day of arrival• 3 malls & 20 restaurants within walking distance

• KOA Campground is only 4.19 miles east of the hotel

The theme will be

“Get Your Kicks on Route 66.” There will

be more information to come regarding the

various activities/rides that will be on the

agenda.

GOLD RUSH XXVIII

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Touring News articles for the May/June issue will be due by May 20th. Please send pictures with your articles if available. Remember to send in dates for the Event Calendar for your GWTA upcoming Region, State or Chapter events. Any articles or pictures received after this date will be used in the following month’s issue.

Promote Your rides

and rallies

This is an opportunity for all Regions, States, and Chapters to promote your activities in Touring News. Make a mini flyer that will fill 1/4 page with the following:• The 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When and Why• Including GraphicsThey may be submitted 6 months before the event for posting. You can still submit information only in the Event Calendar at any time before the event takes place. So get creative and send to: [email protected]

National Gold Rush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015Marriott, Albuquerque, NM

4 – Winner of cover contest info: Gary Stout Winner Bottom of page: February 15 for March issue 5 – OK 6- Update the following: Region E: CO A Front Range Gold, Jan Simmerman, 303-693-3856, [email protected] KS A Air Capital Wings, Kelly Felix, C - 316-305-9433 REGION F: MI G Great Lakes Road Riders Change to Gee Whiz Charles and Carol Hughes, 313- 535-3701, [email protected]

PA J Gold Wings Along The Allegheny, Jerry and Wendy Chapman, 814-764-3354, [email protected] Leave flags at bottom of page 7- 8 – OK 9 – Leave heading Events *National:*Gold Rush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015, Marriott, Albuquerque, NM *Make Rides and Rallies smaller and replace at Bottom of page: Articles for the March, 2015 issue will be due by February 15th. *Remove Happy New Year at bottom *Add this info below the heading, Regions,States, Chapters:

2015 GWTA INDIANA STATE RALLY

RIPLEY Co. FAIRGROUNDS 525 West Beech St., Osgood, IN 47037

(On US-421, 20 miles South of Greensburg) 10-13 SEP 2015

GWTA REGION F EVENTS 2015Das Essen Haus Ride Sept, 5, 2015 Middlebury, IN

June 1-6 Americade June 18-21 Michigan State Rally (Evart, MI)

Sept 10-13 Pennsylvania State Rally (Waterville, PA) Sept 10-13 Indiana State Rally, Ripley Co. Fairgrounds

October 2-5 Michigan Fall Color Tour

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Gary Lee Pellett Sept. 23, 1945 – Feb. 4, 2015

Gary and his wife Cheryl joined GWTA, CO, Chapter A, Front Range Gold in 1997. His hobbies were Classic cars, Motorcycle Touring and a special dog named Zoey. They were always involved with rides, activities and helping others. In 2009 they were the Chapter Family of the Year. Gary’s health led them to AZ for the climate that extended his life. He had to give up riding but always talked about the trips, memories, and the fun they had. Sunset rides and ice cream were always the favorite. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, 3 children, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all he knew.

Dave May

It is with a sad heart that I inform you of the loss of one of our family members Dave May from Oregon Chapter A passed on this morning, March 26, 2015 after a battle with Cancer. Keep the family in your prayers. Submitted by Bud Saber

Memorial

Gary Lee Pellett Sept. 23, 1945 – Feb. 4, 2015

Gary and his wife Cheryl joined GWTA, CO, Chapter A, Front Range Gold in 1997. His hobbies were Classic cars, Motorcycle Touring and a special dog named Zoey. They were always involved with rides, activities and helping others. In 2009 they were the Chapter Family of the Year. Gary’s health led them to AZ for the climate that extended his life. He had to give up riding but always talked about the trips, memories, and the fun they had. Sunset rides and ice cream were always the favorite. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, 3 children, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all he knew.

Dave May

It is with a sad heart that I inform you of the loss of one of our family members Dave May from Oregon Chapter A passed on this morning, March 26, 2015 after a battle with Cancer. Keep the family in your prayers. Submitted by Bud Saber

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Greetings from Maine!!

Today it is really hard to imagine in 5 months we will be in New Mexico where I understand we will be complaining of the heat wave!! Today is it 16 below, and I am repairing a couple mail boxes , because our town plow guy thought he would help me by clipping the top off and I found it splattered across the road.. Oh well @ least the mail remained intact and readable!! Are we having fun yet!!

Speaking of New Mexico has everyone got there registrations for Gold Rush into GWTA Headquarters!! Time is running out—hurry, BEAT THE HEAT!!!!

I am pleased to announce the results of the general election to the Board of Directors have been completed. All candidates ran unopposed. We are welcoming new faces this year Mike and Ron, welcome aboard!!!

Region A: Mike Zmiarovich from Washington has been appointed for 1 year to fill term ending 2015 Region B: Charles Horner from California running from month to month bases until position filled

Region C: Bill Seith from Illinois Region D: Jim Quinn from Tennessee. Running for his second term

Region E: Larry Oswald from Texas Region F: Ronald Klan from Michigan (A three year term)

Board of Directors……..

Region H: Darlene Farnum from Maine running from month to month bases until position filled

Region J: Garrie Wayne from Ontario Canada Life Membership Representative: Eugene Jones from Michigan running for his second term

Just as a refresher regarding the elections of the Board of Directors and how they are elected:

The Board of Directors is the governing body of GWTA and is given their powers through the GWTA By-Laws. The membership elects their representative to the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board is elected from the membership of the Board after serving on the board for one year. Each elected member of the Board must be a member of GWTA owning an operable Gold Wing.

I wish to thank you all for what you have contributed to GWTA it is a privilege to be able to work with everyone as we share our theme of “ Destination Friendship” not only within our GWTA circle as well as our extended family and friends.

Sincerely

Dennis Farnum COB

Greetings from Maine!!

Today it is really hard to imagine in 5 months we will be in New Mexico where I understand we will be complaining of the heat wave!! Today is it 16 below, and I am repairing a couple mail boxes , because our town plow guy thought he would help me by clipping the top off and I found it splattered across the road.. Oh well @ least the mail remained intact and readable!! Are we having fun yet!!

Speaking of New Mexico has everyone got there registrations for Gold Rush into GWTA Headquarters!! Time is running out—hurry, BEAT THE HEAT!!!!

I am pleased to announce the results of the general election to the Board of Directors have been completed. All candidates ran unopposed. We are welcoming new faces this year Mike and Ron, welcome aboard!!!

Region A: Mike Zmiarovich from Washington has been appointed for 1 year to fill term ending 2015 Region B: Charles Horner from California running from month to month bases until position filled

Region C: Bill Seith from Illinois Region D: Jim Quinn from Tennessee. Running for his second term

Region E: Larry Oswald from Texas Region F: Ronald Klan from Michigan (A three year term)

Board of Directors……..

Region H: Darlene Farnum from Maine running from month to month bases until position filled

Region J: Garrie Wayne from Ontario Canada Life Membership Representative: Eugene Jones from Michigan running for his second term

Just as a refresher regarding the elections of the Board of Directors and how they are elected:

The Board of Directors is the governing body of GWTA and is given their powers through the GWTA By-Laws. The membership elects their representative to the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board is elected from the membership of the Board after serving on the board for one year. Each elected member of the Board must be a member of GWTA owning an operable Gold Wing.

I wish to thank you all for what you have contributed to GWTA it is a privilege to be able to work with everyone as we share our theme of “ Destination Friendship” not only within our GWTA circle as well as our extended family and friends.

Sincerely

Dennis Farnum COB

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Picture taken at Boyne Mt pride of ownership

I have 2 motorcycles, a 2002 Goldwing (Pearl Orange) and a 2007 Honda ST 1300 (Silver). Riding and teaching riding are my two main

hobbies. I do most of my own bike maintenance. I’m a retired commercial aircraft mechanic,& I am still employed part time as an MSF certified and Washington state Motorcycle safety training instructor , and have been in our R.E.D. program and have attained level 4 for 12 yrs. I’ve been a chapter R.E.D., I was a chapter director for almost 4 yrs. and ACD for another 4yrs. I was the Washington state coordinator for the National raffle ticket sales for the year that Washington state out sold all Regions and states. Michael A. Zmiarovich 62 Puffin Rock Road/ P.O. Box 2595 Sequim, Washington, 98382

Monday, June 15th is Ride Your Motorcycle

To Work Day

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From the past!! Touring News, December, 1988

I have been asked by Carlene to inform those who knew and loved Bud Morris that he has gone ahead of us to organize another motorcycle association. Bud’s GWTA member number #1 will be waiting at a coffee shop for us to join him - even if it is snowing. RIP dear friend. Donna Reynolds GWTA has taken another great step towards the future. Your Board of Directors have lowered the border between Canada and the United States. The official title of GWTA is now Gold Wing Touring Association of North America. We welcome our new members from the North. We look forward to the day when a Canadian will seek a seat on the Board of Directors and share in the direction of GWTA's future. There are no separate regions in Canada and the United States, there are regions in North America. I know each of you joins with me in welcoming British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to Region A, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec to region F, and the Maritime providences to region H. As G.W.T.A. continues to grow and prosper, I offer the following reprint as food for thought: We are a great Association with a bright future. See if you can find yourself described in any of the twelve ways to work against an Association. If you cannot find yourself in any of the 12 then you are a typical GWTA member - need I say more as to why we have succeeded? HERE ARE 12 WAYS TO KILL AN ASSOCIATION:

No one individual sabotages a community association inten-tionally. But a glance at this list might reveal ways to work against an association's best interests without being aware of it. 1.) Don't come to meetings. If you do come, be late. 2.) If you attend, find fault with the work of others. 3.) Never run for the Board - it's easier to criticize. 4.) Be angry if you're appointed to a committee. 5.) If you’re asked your opinion, say nothing. Afterward, tell everyone how things should have been. 6.) Do no more than necessary. If a few persons work tirelessly, complain that the Association is run by a clique. 7.) Don't bother to help new members get involved. 8.) Don't tell Board members how they can help you or achieve certain goals but if they don't, quit participating. 9.) When you attend a meeting, vote for one thing, and then forget about it after you go home. 10.) Agree to everything at the meeting, disagree later.

11.) Take all the benefits association provides - but don't make a personal contribution. 12.) Talk about cooperation, but don't practice it. (Reprinted with permission from CAI News, the Newsletter of the Community Associations Institute, 1423 Powhatan Street,Suite 7, Bud Even though people pass on, they still leave their thoughts and ideas behind and are not forgotten.

A Blast From The Past Issue of Touring News. Second Time Around and Still Worth Reading Again!

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Spyder vs Motorcycle

2015 found the Hensley garage with a new motorcycle! A popular question has been asked a lot by our fellow riders.

What is the Spyder like to ride ?

* Steering ……..

The Spyder takes more effort to turn the handlebar and you cannot counter-steer. You must steer the handlebar in the direction you want to go. You also have to be careful not to turn the throttle when turning the handlebar.

* Turning ………….

Both the driver and passenger will feel a lateral force during a turn. You need to lean in the direction you are turning to keep your balance on the Spyder. The passenger should hang on while turning to keep from falling off. The Spyder will not lean.

* Riding straight but feeling the Spyder skip from side-to-side for a 'jerky-ride'............

If you squeeze the grips, the Spyder will have a lateral movement from side-to-side. We experienced this jerky-ride of side-to-side movement when leaving the dealership. After some miles under our belts, the jerky-ride goes away as your grip on the handlebars relaxes. If the jerky-ride does not go away, you may need to have your front tires laser aligned. * The #1 difference: The lateral force or

inertia pull on the driver and passenger when turning. The Spyder will not lean. A safety reminder is the Spyder may roll over if you make an aggressive hard turn and you may be thrown off due to the lateral force when turning.

.What does a Spyder and traditional Trike have in common ?

1. Wider than a bike

2. Will not tip over when stopping and you don't have to place your feet down at stops

3. Cannot share a lane with another bike

4. For safety, your lane position should be in the middle of the lane

5. Need a larger space to park

Now for your safety review test……………..

1. Do you know how to engage (turn on/off) your safety hazard lights ?

2. Do you know where your horn button is on your handlebar ?

3. Do you know where your High/Low headlight beam switch is on your handlebar ?

See you on the road………………

Gail & Jorja Hensley #11373

GWTA Chapter A KS

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Gold Rush XXVIII Registration Gold Rush XXVIII in New Mexico at the Albuquerque Marriott is right around the curve. The Welcome Dinner is on Sunday evening, July 12th. The rally is July 13th - 16th. GWTA Member registration before June 1st is $50.00 each. You must show your current membership card when picking up your rally packet at Gold Rush to retain your member registration rate. Expired cards will not be accepted. Rally registration rate will increase on June 1st to $60.00 each for GWTA members. The Welcome Dinner is $20.00 each. To ensure you will be able to attend the Welcome Dinner, you will need to register and prepay. Don't miss out on the fun and friendship along Route 66 - register for Gold Rush today. We hope to see you in Albuquerque for Gold Rush XXVIII. Ron & Eva Wodehouse

The Train At birth we board the train and meet our parents. We believe they will always travel by our side. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. As time goes by, other people will board the train. Some will be significant: i.e., our siblings, good friends, children, and, if lucky, the love of our life. Many will step down and leave a permanent vacuum. Others will go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their seats. The train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success is having a good relationship with all passengers. This requires that we give the best of ourselves. The mystery is that we do not know at which station we, ourselves, will step down. So, we must live each day in the best way -- love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. When the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life. I wish you a joyful journey on life's train. Reap success and give lots of love. More importantly, be thankful for the journey. Thank you for being one of the passengers on my train. Unknown

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ExECuTIVE DIRECTORBruce & Linda Keenon

P.O. Box 348, Huntington, IN [email protected]; 260-358-0851; Fax 260-356-3392

ExECuTIVE SECRETARYEva & Ron Wodehouse

936 Rose St., Longmont, CO [email protected]; 303-776-9836

NATIONAL EVENT COORDINATORTony & Diane Manry

P.O. Box 469, Van Buren, IN [email protected]; 765-934-4696

WEBMASTERJohn Hunrath

9265 Amarone Way, Sacramento, CA [email protected]; 916-682-0734

PuBLIC RELATIONS/ TOuRING NEWS DIRECTORSGlenda & Jim Boggess

1429 Lashley St., Longmont, CO [email protected], 303-772-3755

RIDER EDuCATION DIRECTORDoug and Lori Green

181 Alta Dr., La Selva Beach, CA [email protected]; 831-685-4770

EDuCATION AND RETENTION DIRECTORMike & Carol Brush

12516 Poppleton Ave.; Omaha, NE [email protected]; 402-397-4663

HELPING HAND DIRECTORGWTA - 800-960-4982Local - 317-576-6822

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Dennis & Darlene Farnum

75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME [email protected]; 207-576-7476

LIFE MEMBER BOARD REPRESENTATIVEEugene and Sylvia Jones

1002 Westlake Woods DriveBattle Creek, MI 49037

269-968-8380

REGION Awww.gwtaregiona.org

Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA [email protected]; 707-429-9547

[email protected] Representative: Michael Zmiarovich

62 Puffin Rock Road/P.O. Box 2595Sequim, Washington 98382

REGION BArizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA [email protected]; 707-429-9547

[email protected] Representative: Charles Horner

P.O. Box 1050, Newcastle, CA [email protected]; 530-524-8145

REGION Cwww.gwta-c.com

Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin

Region Director: Judy (and Phil) Schaefer116 Andrew Dr., Swansea, IL 62226

[email protected]; 618-593-8269

Board Representative: Bill and Carol Seith917 Cleveland Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521

[email protected], 630-655-1098

REGION Dhttp://geocities.com/gwtaregiond

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Region Director: George & Debbie Deskins3330 Edmondson Ct., Murfreesboro, TN 37129


Board Representative: Jim & Karen Quinn1368 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37915


REGION EArkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas

Region Director: Kelly & Donna Felix2326 S. Cardington, Wichita, KS 67209

[email protected]; 316-305-9533Board Representative: Larry and Betty Oswald

339 Hastings Dr. , Cedar Hill, TX [email protected], 972-291-4905

REGION Fwww.gwtaregionf.org

Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Region Director: Bob & Kim Davis11863 Scott Park Road., Delton, MI [email protected]; 269-342-0852

Board Representative: Ronald and Bette [email protected]

734-277-5111

REGION Hwww.regionhgwta.org

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Region Director: Phil & Sue Rueger100 Allyndale Road, Canaan, CT [email protected]; 860-824-0005

Board Representative: Darlene Farnum75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME 04029

[email protected], 207-576-7477

REGION Jwww.gwtaregionj.com

Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario

Region Director: Kevin Welch169 Holmes Ave., North York, ON MZM 4M7 Canada


Board Representative: Garrie & Eleanor Wayne147 Wellington St., West Apt. 714, Aurora, ON L4G 3M1 Canada


GWTA NATIONAL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242 - Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5.00pm ESTToll Free: 800-960-4983 Local: 317-243-6822 Fax: 317-243-6833 [email protected] [email protected]

Chapter Listings and additional info can be found online at: www.gwta.org www.gotmotorcycle.org

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Hi Everyone, It is now mid-March (as I write this article) and the riding season in many parts of the country is just now beginning. Unfortunately, here in California it has never ended. We have had no real winter in most of this State and many of us have continued riding. I was watching the news last night when the cities in Ohio where shown with a lot of flooding. It would be really great if we could build a pipeline to bring that water to our lakes and water storage in California. Two months ago (for the February Newsletter), I wrote about the changes coming here in California regarding motorcycle training. At a meeting I attended, regarding this change, it was announced that in the military the statistics regarding fatal motorcycle accidents have gone down significantly when riders attend advanced training classes. With the beginning of the riding season in your area, now is the time to look at what classes might be offered to advance and enhance your skills.

Check with dealers to see if they have any flyers on local classes and if they don’t check the web for motorcycle safety classes in your area. Every state in the union has some type of program for motorcycle safety and many sites offer advanced classes. I would suggest contacting a local site to see if you would do a group class for your chapter. At Gold Rush, I plan to have our Skilled Rider Course again so if you will be attending this is another way to enhance your skills. Nothing would please me more that to have to run this a couple of times make sure everyone has the opportunity to get involved. In the world of riding a motorcycle, training and learning should be an never ending process. We have to realize that riding has to become second nature and the only way we are able to achieve that status is to continue to learn and practice, practice, practice. Hope to see you at Gold Rush. Doug Green, National RED

18 March/April 2015

Call for nearest distributor

Lees-ure Lite Popup Tent TrailersNow selling motorcycle accessories & hitches!Lees-ure Lite Popup Tent Trailers

For information or a brochurecall free 1-800-660-0933Shipping all over [email protected]

Sleep anywhere, in comfort!Set up in 6 seconds - optional add aroom - screen room - rear storage -

awnings air conditioning kit and more!

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There is a limited supply of these shirts available. This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program.

Doug Green Rider Education Director [email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts Put under the Rider Education heading. Make is as large or small to fit.

This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program.There is a limited supply of these shirts available. Contact Doug

Green, Rider Education Director,[email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts






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http://www.gwta.org/online_store/apparel.htm

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WANTED!!!DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPIRED LICENSE PLATES, FROM ANY/OR ALL STATES LYING AROUND THE HOUSE OR GARAGE? THEY MAY BE PLATES FROM ANY MAKES OR MODELS OF AUTOMOBILES, MOTORCYCLES, ETC.

SEND AS MANY AS YOU WANT.

PLEASE SEND TO: GWTA 2415 DIRECTORS ROW, SUITE K,

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241

THESE WILL BE USED AT GOLD RUSH WITH THE THEME BEING:

“GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66”

(UNUSED PLATES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO YOU).

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Gold RGold RGold RGold RGold Rush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015ush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015ush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015ush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015ush XXVIII: July 13-16, 2015

Make checks and money orders, US funds, payable to: GWTA (P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN, 46242)

Visa/Mastercard/Amex #_________________________________________Expiration Date_______

Address_______________________City_____________State/Province_____ Zip/Postal_________

E-mail_________________________Will you use: Motel Campground Other

Name ( A C R P )__________________________Name ( A C R P ) __________________________

GWTA Chapter/St./Pr._______________ Membership #__________ Other Affiliation______________

Name ( A C R P )__________________________Name ( A C R P ) __________________________

Circle appropriate codes after name: A=Adult, C=Under 16, R=Rider, P=Passenger. Use name wanted on ID

x Welcome Dinner: Sunday, July 12

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$

$20

xGWTA MEMBER Registration before 6/1/2015 $50 $

MarriottAlbuquerque, NM

Billing Address____________________________Billing Zip Code __________CVV2 Code_______

Cardholder Signature______________________________________________________________

The $40 per person (& $50 per person for non-menbers) registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds will only be offered forrefundable registration fees and the requests must be received in writing before July 1, 2015. No refunds will be issued without written notice. Confirmationpostcards will be mailed for all registrations received at the Office. If you have not received a confirmation postcard contact the office before the next cut offdate! Please Note: Confirmation emails from online orders are not sent from the office and do not confirm that your registration was received and processed.Anyone who registers after 6/1/15 will not be eligible for the grand door prize drawing. I/We have read and understand this regisration. I/We agree toconform with the ideals governing this rally and hold harmless the GWTA and co-sponsoring organizations for any loss of property and injury to self orothers that may result from participation at this rally as a direct result of our negligence.Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE 12/1/14 ARE NOTREFUNDABLE AND NOT NEGOTIABLE. IF YOU DO NOT

ATTEND THIS WILL BE CONSIDERED A DONATION.Rates will increase to $50 per member and $60 per non-member

on 12/1/14Rates will increase to $60 for members and non-members on 6/1/15

1-800-960-GWTA (4982) www.gwta.org

T-shirt Pre-orderQty Size

MDSM

LGXL2XL3XL4XL

GRXXVI

PreOrder

T-shirtsTotal $

Children under 16 free (not eligible for drawing)

$15x

Gold Rush XXVIII T-Shirts$=

freeNon Member Registration before 6/1/2015 $60

HotelMarriott2101 Louisiana Blvd. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-881-6800www.marriott.com/ABQNM

**The board meeting will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015.**

Area CampgroundsSee www.gwta.org

You must show your current membership card to retain your member registration rates at Gold Rush. Expired cardswill not be accepted. DAY PASSES are $25.

Attending board mtng on Sun: __ Yes __No

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GWTATickets on Sale Now!

Help WantedThere is an opening for GWTA Public Relations and Touring News Directors. We are stepping away from this position after 3 great years. We have

enjoyed this position but feel it is time to let someone else bring new and fresh ideas to the magazine. Touring News is posted on the website. We are keeping Touring News until

the July/August issue. (Making transaction so the new Directors can take over after Gold Rush.) We have made many new friends and acquaintances and hope to see all of

you at Gold Rush! Thanks, Jim & Glenda Boggess

For more information contact: Bruce Keenon at [email protected].

http://www.gwta.org/online_forms/gr_online_form.htm

http://www.towpacinc.com

http://www.neoshotrailers.com

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Last _______________________ First _______________________

Last _______________________ First _______________________

Last _______________________ First _______________________

Last _______________________ First _______________________

Last _______________________ First _______________________

Last _______________________ First _______________________

Mailing Address__________________________________________

City ______________State/Province ______ Zip/Postal __________

Home Ph. ___________________ Work Ph. ___________________

Email __________________________________________________

Membership dues: $ __________ for __________ years.

I would also like to make a donation of $ _____ to Helping Hands.Total $ _________ (Please make checks payable to GWTA)

The following information must be filled out if paying by credit card:

VISA/MC/AMEX _________________________________________

Exp. Date __________ CVV2 (3 or 4 digit code on back) _________

Billing Address _____________________ Billing Zip ____________

Authorized Signature _____________________________________

Memberships: 1 Year 2 Years 3 YearsIndividual $75 $150 $225Family $75 $150 $225

GGGGGWWWWWTTTTTA MemberA MemberA MemberA MemberA Membership Applicationship Applicationship Applicationship Applicationship Application

PLEASE NOTE: All funds must be payable in U.S. Funds only.DO NOT SEND CASH.

Mail completed form to:GWTA Membership Services

P.O. Box 42403Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403

Toll Free: 1-800-960-4982Ph: 317-243-6822Fax: 317-243-6833

Email: [email protected]

____ I/We own a Gold Wing____ Other brand (specify) ____________

For the Blue Line (toll-free help service),the services I can provide are as follows:___ A - Bike/Trailer Pickup___B - Phone Calls___C - Tent Space___D - Lodging___E - Tools___I/we cannot offer services forthe Blue Line.

Recruiting credit to_______________

Membership # ___________________

Please assign me to chapter ____in the state/province of _________.

___ NEW(Anyone who has never been a member)

___RENEWAL: Mem # ___________(Anyone who has been a member at any timeshould choose renewal)

(A family membership consists of 2 adults and up to 4 children at the same residence)

23TOURING NEWS

Purchase your tickets

today!

Grand Prize: $5,000 CASH

(U.S. Funds)

Drawing will be held July 16, 2015

at the GWTA National Office in Indianapolis, IN

***Winner need not be present to win*** Winner is responsible for any taxes and additional charges

Official Rules are posted at www.gwta.org

Purchase your tickets

today!

Grand Prize: $5,000 CASH

(U.S. Funds)

Drawing will be held July 16, 2015

at the GWTA National Office in Indianapolis, IN

***Winner need not be present to win*** Winner is responsible for any taxes and additional charges

Official Rules are posted at www.gwta.org

Purchase Your Tickets Today!



24 March/April 2015

Membership Special:Buy 2 years @ $150 and get the third year free!

Plus your renewal rate will be $50/yr provided you renew your membership before the expiration date. As long as you renew before

your expiration date each year you can keep your $50/yr renewal rate. If you let it lapse, however, you will loose your discounted rate so make

sure you renew on time!

This special works for both new members and renewing members! Take advantage of the chance to lower your renewal rate for years to

come! It has never been a better time to take advantage of a membership with GWTA! This special won’t last forever so get signed

up today! Here’s what you need to do:

Online: 1. Choose a 2 year membership (www.gwta.org) 2. At the bottom of the page, when entering your

name & address, in the Comments Section list “MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL”

3. Enter your payment information and place your order!

Mail In: 1. Fill out the membership form for a 2 year Membership @ $150

2. At the bottom of the page list “MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL”

3. Mail in your form & payment to: GWTA PO Box 42403

Indianapolis, IN 46242 Call: 1-800-960-4982 & Mention “Membership Special”

Prices and specials are subject to change at any time so don’t miss this opportunity!

(Note: Membership rates are subject to change at any time.)

It has never been a better time to join GWTA!

Pay $150 for 3 years of membership with

GWTA!! Plus your renewal rate will be

$50/yr!

This is a great deal and it won’t last long so hurry

and sign up today!

If you have questions about the program, please call the National Office.

800-960-4982

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