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2 June 2014

In Every IssueGWTA New Members 3

GWTA Chapter Listings 5-7

Event Calendar 10

GWTA Contact Information 11

Life Member Election 14

Gold Rush 2014 Registration Form 19

Board of Directors New Election App. 22

GWTA Membership Application 29

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

Family Of The Year 8

Ride to Work 9

Best Article Contest 13

Riders Education 14

Ad Ticket Sales 15

Region F 16-17

Region E 18

Mardi Gras Floats 20

Jumpin’ Juniper, It’s June 21

Boyne Mt. 23-24

Fundraiser Info 25

How’s Your Chapter Doing? 26-27

Greetings from the State of Maine 28

Membership Specials 30

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

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

Advertiser ListingNeosho Fiberglass 12

AIM 14

Lees Leisure 22

No winning picture this month, but if you are the first one to let [email protected] know where

the bus is, you will win a GWTA t-shirt, in stock.The answer will be in the July issue.

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UsedMotorcycles.net, DBA, CA

Eaglerrider.com, DBA, CA

Last Name First Name Spouse State

SPENGEMAN Steve Mary CT

WILLERS Arthur Nina IL

DODRILL Blaine Roberta IL

CHOY Jason Judy ON

WARRINGTON Sue ON

MANDELKER Brian ON

MANNING Dale Norma ON

ANDERSON Josh Barbara ON

GOMES Roy ON

HAMERS Mark WA

HANSON Tim Judith WA

GWTA BUSINESS MEMBERSWe appreciate your continued support

First, check out page 19 for your registration form and then register to have a room reserved for your stay. Second, look at page 20 for the rules on the Theme of Mardi Gras float and et your new chapter involved in assembling one to display at Boyne Mountain! Third, look for articles in Touring News about Boyne Mountain for added things to do when you have free time between Gold Rush events. Fourth, plan your route and riding partners and join in the fun of traveling while meeting new friends along the

way and when you arrive. See you there!!

Your First GWTA Gold Rush in July??

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TOURING NEWS “COVER”PICTURE

GWTA is having a contest for the covers on Touring News,issuesFeb-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 Terry Ashcroft, CA February No Winner, Send in your pictures!!!

March Kevin Welch, Ontario, Canada April Gary Stout, AZ, “F Troop” May John & Janet Eubank, KS June No Winner July June 15th August July 15th September August 15th October September 15th November October 15th December November 15th

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

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REGION ASt Ch Chapter Name Chapter Director Director

PhoneDirector Email

OR A Rogue Valley Wings Kenneth C. Krois 541-659-9114 [email protected]

OR M Mountain Valley Riders Beatrice Downs 541-899-8148 [email protected]

OR P Columbia Wings Michael Speer 503-690-9783 [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 Wings Kenneth F. Peterson Jr. 509-796-2124 [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 Vonda & Gary Brest 206-854-9341 [email protected]

WA Z Sequim Valley Wings Paul Carmean 360-928-3358 [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 Christy Sonneborn 530-877-4279 [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]

CA NZ Golden Gate Wings Donald Tolbert, Jr. 650-952-7240 [email protected]

NM A New Mexico Sun Runners Frank Breitbach 575-491-5638 [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 James Lisiecki 712-256-7855 [email protected]

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

IL B Riverbend Riders Barb Johnson 618-604-9559 [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 E Platte Valley Wings Dale Kleewein 308-520-3429 [email protected]

NE G Spirit of Friendship Wings Michael A. Benck 402-290-6636 [email protected]

NE Y Why Not’s Paula Fleischman 402-560-0372 [email protected]

NE Z Country Wings Ron & Paula Gaul 712-755-5856 [email protected]

WI GB N.E.W. Riders Al Enderby 920-737-0376 [email protected]

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

REGION ECO A Front Range Gold Barb Miller 303-774-9652 [email protected]

KS A Air Capital Wings John Eubank 316-722-0905 [email protected]

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 Charles Brown 269-979-2670 [email protected]

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

MI G Great Lakes Road Riders Darryl Dooley 734-469-2050 [email protected]

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

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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 Carlton Belden 269-806-9161 [email protected]

OH W Wheels of Friends Guy LeValley 937-409-6256 [email protected]

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

PA J Gold Wings Along The Allegheny Robert & Diane Sweed 724-840-7128 [email protected]

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 John Muise 203-605-8794 [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 Denis Kavanagh 905-623-4973 [email protected]

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

ON H Huronia Wings Rose-Ann Moore 705-549-4065 [email protected]

ON K York Simcoe Riders Beth Patterson 416-876-4377 [email protected]

ON M Mississauga Wings David Guptill 905-799-9912 [email protected]

ON NO Nipissing Riders Mickey Sandula 705-663-2696 [email protected]

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

ON W Waterloo Wings Kevin Dyne 519-653-7542 [email protected]

ON Z Barrie Wings Lynda Wall 705-422-1841 [email protected]

BUFFALO SOLDIERSNJ NJ NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Dwight Baltimore 609-668-0693 [email protected]

If anyone would like information put in Touring

News, write article and send to:

[email protected]

8 June 2014

Greeting from Mel and Linda Vogt (with grandson Joe Thraen)

We have been busy this last month. We attended the Iowa State Motorcycle Safety Forum inDes Moines, Iowa. That was very interesting, informative, fun, had several vendors, lots of prizes, and provided wonderful snacks and a huge lunch. What more could you ask for?

We made a one (really long) day trip to South Dakota to scout out a place to stay during our Great Escape coming up in August. We got everything planned with all the places to stop for gas, rest stops, and lunch and so on. After getting home, I changed my mind about where to stay and decided it was a longer ride than I had hoped, so the leave time would need to be earlier. That means some stops and the lunch stop will need to changed, we can’t be having lunch at 10:30 am!!! Needless to say, Mel and I will get to visit South Dakota again in the next few weeks to work out further details. At least the new accommodations should be nice since it is right on the lake. Good thing we like to go places.

Costume winners Brian Sower and Jo Allen

We had a wonderful time at the Iowa State Spring Rendezvous. It began with a great breakfast, some went on rides while others visited, there were games, raffles, auctions, drawings, and concluded with a very tasty evening meal. The theme was “down on the farm”. Below are a few pictures.

Runners up Pam and Bob Beveridge

We just attended a graduation party for our grandson, Joe Thraen, (pictured with us above). We are proud to say that Joe received a 4 year academic scholarship to Buena Vista College at Storm Lake, IA, where he will also be playing football.

Iowa State Director, Karen Green, thanks all

Enjoy some time out riding and stay safe,

Mel and Linda Vogt

Event Date/Time Monday, June 16, 2014 City Everywhere State U.S.A. Event URL www.ridetowork.org

Event Description Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate: * The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians. * That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life. * That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities. * That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation. * That motorcycling is a social good. Ride to Work Day was inspired by "Work to Ride - Ride to Work'" marketing materials created between 1989 and 1991 by the Aero Design and Manufacturing Company, a Minnesota based manufacturer of motorcycle riders clothing. In 1992 these items inspired motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau to write an editorial calling for a national ride to work day. The first annual Ride to Work Day event was proposed in Road Rider magazine (now titled Motorcycle Consumer News) in the May 1992 issue. This is an excerpt from that "Ride to Work" editorial: "You may remember several months ago when Bob Carpenter, commenting in his 'Two Up' column, mentioned how neat he thought it would be if there was one day a year when everyone who owned a motorcycle used it to ride to work. That comment was prompted by a T-shirt produced by Aerostich RiderWear that simply said, 'Work To Ride, Ride To Work.' Everyone seemed to think that a national 'Ride To Work' day was one heck of a good idea." The first Ride to Work Day event date was July 22nd, 1992. For several years various motorcycle businesses informally promoted every third Wednesday in July as Ride To Work Day. These early advocates included Road Rider Magazine, Dunlop Tires, and Aerostich/Riderwearhouse. The event continued to grow as an informal grass roots demonstration every year until 2000. That year a non-profit organization, Ride to Work was formed to help organize and promote Ride to Work Day. The first Ride to Work Day event led by this group was the third Wednesday in July of 2001. This day was the annual day until 2008, when it was changed to the Third Monday In June. This change was made to climatically better accommodate riders world-wide, and to give more riders an opportunity to participate.

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10 June 2014

GWTA National Events

Touring News articles for the July issue will be due by June 15th. 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.

Touring News Revised 11/3/2013 #2Revised

List of items for removal, replacing or leaving for December 2013 Proof Information Newest Changes are in Red!!!

2- Change the name “Why Do” to Ever Wonder? And it is on page 20 under ARTICLES 10 – Events page Add this under the heading of GWTA National Events

10 – Remove last paragraph “Cover contest” from this page 11 – Region C – Region Director # change – Cancel 402-578-2368 - Replace with 712-369-3945 16 – Would you be able to change the wording that is in yellow to a darker color? (Red, Blue, Green, any of these) 23 – 3 sentences from bottom of article, please change the word May to January

These are the only changes I am going to do now. The other updates can wait until the January issue. Looks great and thanks so much to all.

REGION F EVENTS 2014 * Das Essen Haus Ride Aug. 30, 2014 * GWTA Pennsylvania State Rally Sept. 4-7, 2014 Pine Grove, PA * GWTA Indiana State Rally Sept. 12-14, 2014 Osgood, IN

*June 1, 2014 Chapter H Fun Run *June 19-22, 2014 GWTA Michigan State Rally, Evart, MI. *July 12, 2014 Chapters A & N Fun Run *Aug. 2, 2014 Chapters E & W Fun Run *Aug. 16, 2014 Chapters G & H2 Fun Run *Aug. 23, 2014 Chapter C Fun Run *Oct. 10-13, 2014 All Chapter Fall Color Tour, Gaylord, MI.

Gold Rush XXVII Registration Gold Rush XXVII at Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls MI is right around the bend. The Welcome Dinner is on Sunday evening, July 20th. The rally is July 21st - 24th. 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. After June 15th, you will be required to register for Gold Rush onsite at Boyne Mountain at $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 by June 15th. Don't miss out on the fun and friendship - register for Gold Rush today. We hope to see you at Boyne Mountain in July. Ron & Eva Wodehouse

Watch for Gold Rush information

in the July issue

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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: TBA

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 Davis824 Parchmount Ave., Parchment, MI [email protected]; 269-342-0852

Board Representative: TBA

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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Jim Root AwardCO Chapter A, Front Range Gold (Cont.)

Send your favorite attraction with information about it to: [email protected].

Road signs will work also!

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.

The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He

acquired his size from too much pi.Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

http://www.neoshotrailers.com

http://www.towpacinc.com

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

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Jim Root AwardCO Chapter A, Front Range Gold (Cont.)*Best Newsletter Article Contest*

Submitted every month to Touring News

GWTA is starting this contest for Touring News articles,issuesJan-Dec, 2014 This is open to all GWTA members Get out your computer and start that article today!! Write something about your travels, Chapters, State or Region. Articles with pictures included make it more interesting so don’t forget to snap the camera along the way. 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, date and by whom. Include the author of the article, membership number, region, state, chapter.

When you email, please put “Best Newsletter Article Contest” in subject line. They will be judged on the 16th of each month. If it is by the Due Date and not chosen as a winner it will be used during the year. Issue Due Date for email January No winner, get ready, set, go for February February No Winner

March No Winner April “Cross Country” May No Winner, Let’s try for June, July, Aug, etc.? June Come on, riding season is on so get busy!! July June 15th August July 15th September August 15th October September 15th November October 15th December November 15th

Prize for each month’s “Cover Winner”:

All winners from January through December, 2014 will win One GWTA Logo T-Shirt (from current inventory)

Any questions?Contact [email protected]

Hi Everyone, This is one of those months that I am having a problem about my topic for this article. I am going to make this a brief one and talk about what the Rider Education Program will be doing at Gold Rush in July.

1. There will be a meeting of all the Rider Education Directors so I ask you to bring your questions.

2. We will be conducting the Co-Rider

Seminar. If you are a Co-Rider and have not participated in this seminar in the past I ask you to come. there is a lot of valuable information about what makes you a better person in the bike behind the rider. I also encourage the rider to come as they are able to learn how to help a Co-rider become a better passenger.

3. We will be conducting the Skills Seminar on

the bikes. This is a simple course but designed to remind all of us what the critical skill are for riding.

4. I will be having another seminar which is

still to be determined. Last year I did one on the Aged Rider but want to pick another this year.

If you have never been involved in the GWTA Rider Education Program come to Gold Rush and see what we are all about. A good part of the time I will be in the Registration Area to answer your questions and get you signed up for the program. See you all at Gold Rush. Doug Green, National Rider Education Director.

GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBER ELECTION

LIFE MEMBER DIRECTOR Any Life Member desiring to run for this position may nominate himself or herself by submitting a completed application form to the principal office of the Association during the month of June of the year in which the election is to be held. Not later than September 1, the Chairperson of the Board shall distribute to all Life Members the names of the candidates, such information as may be appropriate, and a ballot. All ballots must be returned not later than October 15. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. GWTA 2014 ELECTIONS P. O. BOX 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 I declare my candidacy for the position of Life Member Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Year _____ Model ___________Serial Number ____________ Signed______________________________________ Date______________________

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DENNIS SCHNEIDER Region E, Chapter A, CO

JOHN “FROGGER”KERSHNER

Region F, Chapter E, MI

http://www.on-a-bike.com

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Don’t be Shy Purchase Your Tickets And a Winner you could be

For The….. GWTA Grand Prize Drawing 2014

Donation $1.00 (U.S. Funds)

Grand Prize: $5,000 CASH (U.S. Funds)

Drawing will be held July 24, 2014 at the GWTA National Office in Indianapolis, IN

***Winner need not be present to win***

Winner is responsible for any taxes and additional charges Thanks to all that have purchased tickets already

And to those that are going to!

Official Rules are posted at www.gwta.org

GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION Bob & Kim Davis

824 Parchmount Ave. Parchment, MI 49004

(269) 342-0852 [email protected]

Go With the Adventure of GWTA and Region F

“The Region where the F stands for Fun.” Region F is here to WELCOME you! We are so excited that Gold Rush XXVII will be right here in Region F once again! We are always proud to show off our region and the membership of Michigan GWTA is especially proud to show off their state. If you were here a couple of years ago, you know that we have great rides, fantastic sites and the weather, though unpredictable at times, was PERFECT the last time we were here and promises to be so this year as well! Of course a large part of the Gold Rush trip is just that………the trip! Think of the great parts of this United States of America that you may enjoy on the trip to and from the Gold Rush destination each year. Gold Rush is for seeing our friends from across the US and Canada that we only get to see once a year, but it is also about experiencing and investigating new and favorite parts of the country. We sure hope that you have your registration for Gold Rush and are planning to take a week or so this summer to enjoy the best parts of GWTA. This year Region F will be hosting many events at Gold Rush and we would like to take the opportunity to give you a little peek at what you can expect and plan on from Region F. The Great Lakes Wings Drill Team is excited to once again present a program for your enjoyment to demonstrate those heart stopping maneuvers that they

practice so hard to perfect. They will also be assisting with the Iron Eagle competition, which they have done for the past several years as well. You ask… “What is Iron Eagle?!” The Iron Eagle is an advanced riding skills competition that is truly a challenge for those that decide to participate. This year will be no different! The skills competition will be divided into four classifications; GL1800, GL1500, GL1000/1100/1200 and all other bikes. It is a true challenge to ride and an opportunity to display the expert in each of you! Not only will you have the opportunity to display what you are “great” at doing, but it may also provide some new skills to increase your riding ability. Check your schedule of events when you arrive at Gold Rush so you won’t miss this opportunity to see and BE the best! Maybe you will return to your home the proud recipient of the IRON EAGLE! Region F will also be leading the craft class. As this year is a Mardi Gras theme and Region F has had a warm up, of sorts, at their own Region F mid-winter weekend, we will be leading the participants in an opportunity to make FANTASTIC Mardi Gras masks. You could come with some great ideas, but we will have what you need to make a great mask to use during our Mardi Gras events at Gold Rush. Here is a picture of Tony and Anna Edwards and Bob and Kim Davis making masks for the Region F mid-winter weekend! It was LOTS of fun!

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Region F is also proud to host the observation ride to the Lumberman’s Monument which will be most of the day and will provide you a great ride to one of the landmarks of the state. Be sure to check your schedule when you get to Gold Rush and you will see that the ride will leave at 9:00 am and plan to be gone for the day, so come with a full belly and a full tank of gas and be ready to RIDE! Boyne Mountain is also very excited to have GWTA visiting the area and will be offering lots of fun at the resort and in town. We can all look forward to the Street Party, the light parade, light show and lots of things to do at the Street Party!

There will also be a fun night at one of the local casinos where we will be having a costume contest so be sure to come prepared with your best Mardi Gras costume! The masks you make at the craft class will come in handy at that time Of course, Bob claims he is planning to only wear Mardi Gras beads! We’ll see! So, be sure to make your plans and reservations to come to Gold Rush and find out if Bob is only wearing beads!

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Hello from REGION E, Here it is June and half the year is gone, but RIDING SEASON HAS ARRIVED! Kansas on the other hand is not sure what season it is in. Many just start out riding in the cool weather then shed the coat later in the day or vice versa. I hope everyone is ready for Gold Rush. Kelly and I can’t wait with the Mardi Gras theme as it is a great chance to be creative. GWTA has a lot of CREATIVE members. If you have not been to Gold Rush you are missing out on a great event. Kelly and I would like to share some of the ways we try to recruit new members.

1. Always see all riders as potential members. (We recruited a member at the post office)

2. Have information about GWTA with you. a. Membership forms b. Business cards 3. When going for rides wear a GWTA club shirt. 4. Put up a flyer about GWTA (with

permission) at all motorcycle shops, grocery stores, facebook, and any free publications. We find these steps take little effort and could produce 1 new member that could lead to more members. If any GWTA members are in the REGION E area gives us a little notice, we would love to show you a great ride. Even if it is to the local ICE CREAM STORE.

DO NOT FORGET TO SELL THOSE TICKETS

RIDE SAFE AND RIDE OFTEN, KELLY AND DONNA FELIX REGION E DIRECTORS

18 June 2014

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Gold RGold RGold RGold RGold Rush XXVII: July 21-24, 2014ush XXVII: July 21-24, 2014ush XXVII: July 21-24, 2014ush XXVII: July 21-24, 2014ush XXVII: July 21-24, 2014

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

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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

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xGWTA MEMBER Registration after 6/1/2014 $60 $

Boyne MountainBoyne Falls, MI

Billing Address____________________________Billing Zip Code __________CVV2 Code_______

Cardholder Signature______________________________________________________________

The $40 per person registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refunds will only be offered for refundable registration fees and the requestsmust be received in writing before July 1, 2014. No refunds will be issued without written notice. Confirmation postcards will be mailed for all registrationsreceived at the Office. If you have not received a confirmation postcard contact the office before the next cut off date! Please Note: Confirmation emails fromonline orders are not sent from the office and do not confirm that your registration was received and processed. Anyone who registers after 6/1/14 will notbe eligible for the grand door prize drawing. I/We have read and understand this regisration. I/We agree to conform with the ideals governing this rallyand hold harmless the GWTA and co-sponsoring organizations for any loss of property and injury to self or others that may result from participation at thisrally as a direct result of our negligence.Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BEFORE 12/1/13 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 12/1/13Rates will increase to $60 for members and non-members on 6/1/14

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

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HotelBoyne Mountain Resort1 Boyne Mountain Rd.P.O. Box 19Boyne Falls, MI 49713(800) 462-6963

After 6/15/14 you will be required to register at Gold Rush.

Area CampgroundsSee www.gwta.org

Event: We will be havinganother Block Party!

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.

20 June 2014

Mardi Gras Floats

Lets have some fun!!! The Theme for the upcoming Gold Rush is Mardi gras and we will be having a float competition.

The RULES:1) Wagon must be HAND pulled in parade

2) Judging will be on:a. The most originalb. Best use of theme

c. Most creative designd. Best use of GWTA logo

3) Size is open to whatever you can HAND pull Have fun and good luck to all who participate!

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JuMPIN’ JUNIPER, It’S JUNE!

1 Flip a Coin Day 2 National Rocky Road Day 3 Repeat Day (I said "Repeat Day")

4 Hug Your Cat Day 5 World Environment Day 6 National Doughnut Day National Gardening Exercise Day Get out and exercise with your plants.

7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day 8 Best Friends Day 9 Donald Duck Day 10 Iced Tea Day

12 Red Rose Day 13 Blame Someone Else Day first Friday the 13th of the year.

Friday the 13th

14 Flag Day

15 Father's Day Smile Power Day 16 Fresh Veggies Day 17 Eat Your Vegetables Day

18 Go Fishing Day

National Splurge Day – Yeah!! 19 World Sauntering Day 20 Ice Cream Soda Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day

21 Finally Summer Day 22 National Chocolate Eclair Day 23 National Columnists Day 24 Swim a Lap Day

25 Log Cabin Day 26 Beautician's Day

27 Sun Glasses Day 28 Paul Bunyan Day

29 Camera Day 29 Hug Holiday

29 Waffle Iron Day

30 Meteor Day

22 June 2014

GOLD WING TOURINGASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

As Region A still has an opening for their Board of Director, members will elect a Regional Representative to the Board of Directors. The term of office will be from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. If you reside in Region A and would like to run for the position of Regional Representative to the Board of Directors, please complete the self- nomination form below and mail to the address indicated. Mail the completed form with proof of ownership ofan operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, a photograph of yourself, and a resume. Please copy and enlarge the form for your use. GWTA Board of Directors Election Dennis Farnum, COB 75 Farnum Lane Sebago, ME 04029 Anyone who would like to serve the membership in this capacity is urged to self-nominate for this election. TheGold Wing Touring Association is unique in that the governing body is elected from the membership. GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION Self-Nomination Form for Board of Directors Name:_________________________________________________ Membership Number____________________ I would like to self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors If elected: 1. I understand that the Board of Directors is the governing body of the Gold Wing Touring Association.As a Board Member I will fulfill my tenure in office as a professional whose highest priority is to theassociation and its members. I will endeavor to the best of my ability to help guide GWTA to aproductiveand meaningful future. 2. I will attend the annual Board of Directors meeting scheduled each year during my term. I will makeevery effort to attend the National Rally, “Gold Rush” each year to meet with and address the membershipat large. 3. I will maintain a current membership during my tenure in office. I understand that should mymembership lapse, I automatically forfeit my position on the Board. 4. I assume full responsibility for my campaign and pledge to conduct that campaign within the guidelinesof fair play, honesty and respect for my fellow candidates. 5. Should I move from the region from which I was elected as a regional representative to the Board, Iwill notify the Chairman of the Board and declare my position vacant. 6. I will submit proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle to the Chairman of theBoard. Year_____________ Model_________________ Serial Number________________________________________ I declare my candidacy for the position of Board Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Please Mark One I declare my candidacy for Board of Directors member from Region A: ________ Signed:___________________________________________________ Date:______________________________

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION APPLICATION

Gold Wing Touring Association 2014 Notice of Elections

Members from Regions B, D, F and H will elect a Regional Representative to the Board of Directors in the election. The term of office will be from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. If you reside in Regions B, D, F and H and would like to run for the position of Regional Representative to the Board of Directors, please complete the self-nomination form below and mail to the address indicated. Mail the completed form with proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, a photograph of yourself, and a resume only to arrive on or before July, 1, 2014. Self-nominations received after that date will not be considered. GWTA 2014 ELECTIONS P.O. Box 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 Anyone who would like to serve the membership in this capacity is urged to self-nominate for this election. The Gold Wing Touring Association is unique in that the governing body is elected from the membership. Every member in good standing that is the registered owner of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle is eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors. Gold Wing Touring Association Self-Nomination Form for Board of Directors Name:______________________________________________ Membership Number_____________ I would like to self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors If elected: 1. I understand that the Board of Directors is the governing body of the Gold Wing Touring Association. As a Board Member I will fulfill my tenure in office as a professional whose highest priority is to the association and its members. I will endeavor to the best of my ability to help guide GWTA to a productive and meaningful future. 2. I will attend the annual Board of Directors meeting scheduled each year during my term. I will make every effort to attend the National Rally, “Gold Rush” each year to meet with and address the membership at large. 3. I will maintain a current membership during my tenure in office. I understand that should my membership lapse, I automatically forfeit my position on the Board. 4. I assume full responsibility for my campaign and pledge to conduct that campaign within the guidelines of fair play, honesty and respect for my fellow candidates. 5. Should I move from the region from which I was elected as a regional representative to the Board, I will notify the Chairman of the Board and declare my position vacant. 6. I will submit proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle to the Chairman of the Board. Year________ Model_________ Serial Number____________________ I declare my candidacy for the position of Board Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Please Mark One I declare my candidacy for Board of Directors member from Region: B___ D___ F___ H___ Signed___________________________________________________ Date______________________

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Gold Rush XXVII, July 21-24, 2014

boynemountain.comFOR MORE INFORMATION

MARDI GRAS MEETS THE MOUNTAIN

Eat. Zip. Golf. Splash. Relax.Things happen at Boyne Mountain. If you’ve been here, you know. If you haven’t, take our word. We understand how to have fun. And not just the kind of fun people talk about at work on Monday morning - but the kind that keeps you smiling to yourself all week long.

All we ask is that you bring your sense of adventure, we’ll provide the rest. Here is a quick look at what-to-eat and what-to-do while you are here at the resort.

June 2014

If you’re planning to make the most of your stay at Boyne Mountain, you simply can’t do it on an empty stomach. Fortunately, we’re big believers that good food and great drinks should be just as much fun as, well, fun itself. So when you come to Boyne Mountain, bring your appetite for fun and food. Trust us. They’ll both leave satisfied.

Everett’s I Beach House Restaurant on Deer Lake I Trophy Room Pub & PizzeriaApres Ski Pub I Das Cafe I Eagle’s Nest I Snowflake Lounge I Kilwin’s I Happy’s Taco Shop Pierson’s Grille & Spirits I Mountain Express Deli & Provisions I 19th and 10th Tees

DINING

ZIPLINE ADVENTURESEnjoy the thrill of racing on the side-by-side lines of the Twin Zip Ride or choose the relaxed pace of the Zipline Adventure Tour. These guided tours begin at the top of the mountain and allow you to soar over slopes and through trees, as you descend back to the bottom.

Zipline Adventure TourThis experience features a series of ten lines traveling nearly 4,300 feet. Lines route down the mountain, through the trees and over the slopes. Reservations are required, call 231.549.7256.

Twin Zip RidesFrom your start near the base of the Meadows Chairlift, you fly a distance of 780 feet over the road, fountains, a pond, and trees before landing on the final platform 25 feet above the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa courtyard. For hours, call 231.549.7256.

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Gold Rush XXVII, July 21-24, 2014

boynemountain.comFOR MORE INFORMATION

June 2014

GOLFHome of the Tournament of Champions, The Alpine weaves down the mountainside toward spectacular Deer Lake. Stun-ning vistas with strategically placed water hazards and bun-kers provide a thrilling round. Rich in character, memories are sure to follow you long after your round is complete.

The Monument is a composite of dramatic and challenging holes of widely varying character, reflecting the distinct de-sign philosophies of such noted architects as Donald Ross, Dr. Alister Mackenzie, and Robert Trent Jones. It is dedicated to those who have left lasting imprints on the game of golf.

At 88,000 square feet and a balmy 84 degrees, Avalanche Bay is the largest indoor waterpark in Michigan. What really makes this indoor waterpark so great is the wide variety of attractions it has to offer everyone in your family. Make sure to ride our thrilling new slide, The Big Couloir, Michigan’s first ProSlide SuperLOOP!

AVALANCHE BAY INDOOR WATERPARK

SOLACE SPAWhen Spa Magazine named Solace Spa among its list of the best spas in the world, it confirmed what our guests already knew; this place is truly special. Michigan’s premier destina-tion spa offers a variety body treatments, soothing whirlpools, cedar saunas, purifying steam rooms, heated indoor/outdoor pools, training and fitness facilities, Pilates studio, and full ser-vice salon. Call for your appointment, 231.549.7946.

DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS!JULY 19-26: 84th Annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival - live music, boat parade, fireworks, art, and more!

JULY 21: Tuesday Night Bike Night & Car Cruise-In at Boyne Mountain - live entertainment from Chris Callejaand food and drink specials at the Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria.

Help your organization raise money for your National Office!

We need new computers! The newest computer we have is over 7 years old and the others are much

older! And we are still on Windows XP!

Help us achieve our goal of $3,000 to get our new computers!

Thank you to those who have donated: GWTA Northern California Kansas Chapter A California Chapter T Steve & Ralphine Andrus Monterey Bay Wings Region B Doug & Lori Green Michigan Chapter H Jim, Alice, & Randy Root West MI Roadrunners (MI/W) Illinois Chapter P Country Wings (NE/Z) Carl & Barbara Walker John & Charmayne Hunrath Downstate Cruisers (IL/M) GWTA Michigan Heartland Wing (NE/A) Allen & Mary Jack Mike & Carol Brush Doug & Arlene Turner Jim & Glenda Boggess Great Lakes Road Riders (MI/G) Ron & Eva Wodehouse The Woodland Roadrunners (CA/NV)

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Help your organization raise money for your National Office!

We need new computers! The newest computer we have is over 7 years old and the others are much

older! And we are still on Windows XP!

Help us achieve our goal of $3,000 to get our new computers!

Thank you to those who have donated: GWTA Northern California Kansas Chapter A California Chapter T Steve & Ralphine Andrus Monterey Bay Wings Region B Doug & Lori Green Michigan Chapter H Jim, Alice, & Randy Root West MI Roadrunners (MI/W) Illinois Chapter P Country Wings (NE/Z) Carl & Barbara Walker John & Charmayne Hunrath Downstate Cruisers (IL/M) GWTA Michigan Heartland Wing (NE/A) Allen & Mary Jack Mike & Carol Brush Doug & Arlene Turner Jim & Glenda Boggess Great Lakes Road Riders (MI/G) Ron & Eva Wodehouse The Woodland Roadrunners (CA/NV)

How's your chapter doing? I was recently reading an article in the „Rider Magazine’, (April 2014 edition). It was by Clement Salvadori, a well-known columnist and respected writer. He was writing about accidents. A very interesting article and I recommend that all read it when they can. In this article he was quoting another writer, who said that motorcycle accidents were increasing at alarming rates. But what this author failed to mention was that motorcycle registrations were increasing at even a greater rate. So Mr. Salvadori did some research. He noted that motorcycle registrations doubled from 2000 to 2012, going from 4,346,000 to nearly 9 million, and fatalities went from 2,900 to almost 5,000 during the same time period. Although one fatality is too many it shows a definite decrease in fatalities per 1000 riders. He also went back to the 1960,s and started quoting numbers from there forward. Basically there were 1.2 deaths per 1000 riders. In five years it was 1.1. by the year 2000 this number had dropped to .67. In 2010 it was .55 and in 2011 .54. In general this is a good news bad news situation. While we hate to see the fatality figures rising, we can reassure ourselves that the numbers per 1000 rider is decreasing. Using Mr. Salvadori's research I would like to spin these numbers in a different direction. That is in the direction of organization memberships. Many motorcycle organizations have their membership numbers decreasing and why is this. Some of my discussions with other riders/members think the decline is due to the recession that we have been going through

during this time period (2000-2012). I have always maintained that the recession has had very little to do with it. Here is the reason why. If the number of registrations doubled, 4.3 million to 9 million, during this time period, and memberships have dropped 30 to 40 percent, what is the real problem? They should also be increasing. I have a theory, I guess we all do, but mine is complicated and I hope I can get my point across here. Years ago I read a report that stated most clubs have a life span of 5 years. If your organization has lasted more than that, you can consider it a success. If yours didn't, you probably noticed that during that time the membership grew, then leveled off, then began a decline. The organization finally becomes extinct. I don't care if the organization is road or off road, whether they are a racing, touring, cruising, motocross, trials, etc., they all have one thing in common. There is a social atmosphere, especially in the case to touring organizations. Most riders gravitate to others who have the same or similar interests. That social atmosphere disappears when the riders interest moves on to something else. While most of us probably don't give it much thought, we tend to socialize with people in our own age group, plus or minus 10 years. It is desirable to have new, younger members enter the group in order to sustain the ongoing organization and inject new blood into the process. But it is hard to get a person to become a member that is 10 plus years younger than the average age of the existing membership. In a short note; “Why would I want to ride with a bunch of old fogies?” We old fogies take a different slant on this, but we should be aware of this and be recruiting new blood into the organization?

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As we age it gets more and more difficult to find new potential members in our own age group to join, but, the numbers show, there are plenty of new younger riders out there. We need to recruit these younger riders as members and make them feel part of the family and allow them to assume the leadership. Regardless of their prior experience most touring riders enter this stage of their riding career somewhere between the age of 45 to 55 after the kids have graduated. These younger riders need to be educated as to the benefits of organizations and how they fit into the development of this great sport. As new younger members get involved they will in turn recruit more people their own age and hopefully reverse this trend of declining membership. I rode on my two wheels for years before I realized that there were others out there with similar interests. I just had a few friends that I rode with and never really understood the real magnitude of our wonderful sport. Once I did become aware of various motorcycle organizations, I found a new source of camaraderie, I learned this was a source of technical information, safety information, places to go, sites to see. The best most important asset of these organizations is the friendships that are created. If it wasn't for the organization, our chance of meeting new friends would be a slight chance at best. That in itself is worth the price of membership. When a motorcycle group organizes and becomes a club, it is because the membership has one thing in common, the motorcycle. You add the social atmosphere and other things begin to develop. There are rallies, poker runs, charities,, and the list goes on. When you include the co-rider into the formula other activities surface as their primary interest may not be the motorcycle,

but the person operating it. Now we are talking dinners, rallies, charities, bake sales, garage sales, mall shows, etc. As social atmosphere grows many organizations branch out in different directions, sometimes to the extent of losing sight of the common denominator, the motorcycle. Sometimes it is necessary for individual riders to join more than one organization, in order to accomplish their individual needs. Each organization specializes and not one of them offers everything. Our organization is centered around touring,and social activities. Regardless each and every chapter offers the social atmosphere needed to promote their particular interests. I cannot emphasize enough that we need to encourage younger membership and listen to them and their desires on how the association should operate. Incorporate what they would like, while hanging on to some of the old traditional activities we are all used to. After all nobody wants to give up “Dirty Bingo”. We don't all have to do the same thing except create an atmosphere where everybody co-exists, and participate in the activities that suit them best. Maybe the end result will be an organization forming, enjoying its own success, then fading away only to have a new organization appear with a new group of members to repeat the process. And the cycle goes on. Are you going to let this happen?

Submitted by:Chuck Gibbs Member # 321 233 Judson St., Longmont, CO 80501 303-651-6174 (h), 303-775-4700 (c) [email protected]

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Greetings from the State of Maine!!

Finally summer has arrived here on the East Coast!! Ask how we know—well the black flies are out infull force!! We are anxiously awaiting Gold Rush to once again visit with all our “family and friends”!! We are so excited to learn that Ronnie and Kathe Vaughn (past Board Members and Rider Educators) from Kentucky may be able to make it this year. Due to circumstances beyond their control their absence for the past 2 years has been felt by all who know them. God willing and the “Creek Don’t Rise”they hopefully will be able to attend.We will be so happy to see them, as it has felt that part of our family has been missing for the past 2 years!!Will pray that your journey be safe and you will be able to make it.!! Bruce we want to thank you for your phone call to the Vaughn’s!!

We have set our schedules for 7/20/14 thru 7/24/14 and can’t wait till we can get on the bike and just ride. Bruce sounds like he and his staff have a fun packed week planned--bring on the Mardi Gras and lets party! Again, we want to thank the Operational

and National Staff for all that you do and the countless phone calls, planning and time spent to make this Gold Rush a success. Per our By-Law Guidelines: It is that time again for elections for the positions of Board of Directors for Regions B, D,F and H as well as Life Member. Your incoming Board Representatives and Life Member terms will start January 2015 thru December 2017 (for 3 years). Regions A,C,E,J will be up for elections next year (2015) and their positions shall start 2016 thru 2018. If you live in these regions- B,D,F,H, or Life Membership -- Please consider running for one of these upcoming open positions to the Board- we are in need of people that want to make a difference and help GWTA. The advertisements will be posted. Please send your self-nominations form to the office. GWTA 2014 ELECTIONS P.O. Box 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 Safe travels and God Bless

Yours in friendship

Dennis Farnum, COB

28 June 2014

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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:

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

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

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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.

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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)

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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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