Volume 02 - Issue 09 September 2018

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Oregon UMCI Website

Coming Events

Cover Photo Submitted by Gary Shearer

Unknown Ranch at Wallowa, OR

2018 Rides and Rally Schedule

Sept 11-13 Clyde Holliday State Park Campout - Dick Hohstadt, 541-963-8624 Sept 13-15 Douglas General Store - Season Finale (See Info) @ Douglas, WA

RSVP, Pay upon arrival, Tent $15, Gordon Dale - 509-423-3256 Sept 13-16 Oregon State Rally - Tygh Valley, Wasco County Fair Grounds Ben Altman, 541-993-9015 Oct 19-21 Wandering Spirit RV Park – Grande Ronde, Dick Carson, 503-581-8981 Oct 20 Oregon State Planning Meeting, Ben Altman 541-993-9015 Dec Portland Christmas Lunch - TBD

2018 Dinner Rides - Sundays at 1:00 pm Sept 9th Bundy's Drive In, Hwy 30 Clatskanie OR

Oct 7th Camp 18, 43262 Hwy 26, 22 miles east

of Seaside Or

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MINUTES 2018 INTERNATIONAL RALLY, COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA! Meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm, at Glacier Peaks RV Resort, Columbia Falls, Montana,

Present: Kevin Besel - International Rep (Washington State Rep) Tom Nowell - California State Rep Ben Altman - Oregon State Rep Zach Hoffman - Southern Oregon Rep Dick Burnam - Idaho State Rep (Representing Lonnie Holloway) Anne O’Dell - Representing Alberta Canada George Penner - Omak Washington Area Rep Irene Baines - Seattle Washington Rep and Secretary writing the minutes Thanks Richard Dunning - Idaho Area Rep Billie Leonard & Charlie Crane - Spokane Washington Area Reps Richard Hentz - Former Washington State Rep Joy Lindholm - Past International Rep Gary Shearer - Former International Rep Dan Magee - Representing Medicine Hat (Prior International Rep) I apologize if I missed anyone at this meeting.

Kevin apologized to the group that he had forgotten the minutes from Myers Flat. All he knew for sure was that he was voted in as International Rep. Kevin said that he would post the minutes along with this meeting’s minutes!

“Note for next year on the German Flag, Black is on top, pointed out by Joy Lindholm. Will correct for sure and thank you Joy” Kevin asked for State and Provincial Rep reports. Dick Burnam said Idaho is financially sound and they can have as many as 45 to 70 members at their breakfast meeting and they have gained 5 to 7 new members this past year. There were 39 from Idaho attending the Rally. Great showing from Idaho as always.

Dick said that it is the same old problem. A lot of attendees at the meeting, not so many riders. The big thing he said is, that they can’t find anyone to step up to take the helm from the leaders, Lonnie, Richard and Dick are getting tired. He was not sure what the answer was at this point.

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Tom Nowell reported that California is hanging on. They had no new members but the members they do have seem to be happy the way things are going, and they too are financially sound. Ben Altman said that membership is strong in Oregon, 145 members strong, participation in the breakfast meetings, but few riders. Same problem that we all are facing, no one wants to step up and take a leadership role. Ben said there were 33 from Oregon attending the rally. Great job Ben! Kevin Reported for Washington State and he said that we are not growing very much, but we did sign up a member at this International. Kevin thanked Billie, Charlie Crane and John for holding the Spo-kane area together. They do have some pretty solid riders in the group and have group rides all the time. Richard Hentz is back in the area now and said that he is still involved and will try to participate more once he is settled. Kevin said there were 23 attending the rally from Washington. George Penner reported that the Okanagan group was doing ok, not too many new members but working on it; getting some interest. Irene Blanes reported that the Seattle area is doing well, there are sometimes as high as 20 at the breakfast. She bakes cookies and that seems to get them to the meetings. Someone quipped, that is one tactic I have not tried, but they probably wouldn’t like my cookies.

Annie O’Dell reported that the Alberta group is getting smaller, and since she has moved, there aren’t very many that ride. She is trying to get them back together but it is hard, but she said there is still a lot of riding in her area, always some event to go to. She mentioned that Linda who took over the Saskatchewan Area, is attending to her dad who is ill, so she is struggling to keep things going. Dan Magee reported that he was stepping down from Medicine Hat leadership but felt he had a young man that would do a good job in leading the club, with his Guidance. Again, same problem, no one wants to volunteer. He said his group was financially sound. Kevin thanked everyone for their input and was glad to hear that all groups were still hanging in and trying to grow the club. Kevin brought up the results of the survey regarding rescinding the over 40 membership requirement. The survey came out to almost a 50/50, so Kevin concluded it was too close to change at this time.

Gary Shearer suggested that we take the over 40 out of the application and that would at least give us a chance to make them an associate member if not 40. Kevin made a motion to take the over 40 off of our application for membership. Motion seconded by Ben Altman, all were in favor. Motion made, seconded and carried.

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Since the International was held in Montana, we have moved out of our normal rotation. We dis-cussed where our 2019 international should be held. It was suggested by Anne, that it be held in Sas-katchewan, but she didn’t felt there wasn’t sufficient time to prepare for 2019, so moved to 2020 for Canada. Zach said, not 2019, but later he would be willing to host the event at John Day, Oregon. Kevin said that he had heard a lot of comments on having it in Montana again. Everyone really enjoyed it. Kevin said that he was willing to do the 2019 International in Montana, at the same location. That would be a first time the International was held at the same location two consecutive years. A motion was made by Kevin to hold 2019 International in Montana again, then Canada (if Anne agreed for 2020). Ben Altman seconded the motion, all in favor. Motion seconded and carried. Official times for the 2019 International are July 15th thru the 18th 2019. Kevin asked all reps to get rally and ride times in quickly, he would like to have them set up and finalized by end of February! The purpose of that is so all members can plan out the summer on which events to participate rides to go on. Kevin said this would prevent overlap of events and get better participation at rides and ral-lies. Richard Dunning mentioned that he would like to see all of the sites better maintained and up to date. He mentioned it is detrimental to the club if someone clicks on a site that is not maintained or has old news. He said he did realize not everyone has a person set to maintain their website but thought it was very important that we keep them fresh and up to date. Kevin asked that all members send him suggestions and ideas on how make UMCI interesting and attractive to our old members as well as drawing in some new people. Please send your suggestions to Kevin at kbesel@centurytel.net. New and outside the box ideas are welcome. At the end of the meeting Daniel Magee said he would be around and was more than happy to help where needed. Kevin thanked Daniel for all he and his wife have done for UMCI and the Medicine Hat Club. Daniel and Stephanie were a big part of the success of the 2018 International Rally. Kevin pointed out he was a little disappointed that he did not see more vests with our patch on it. It is hard to attract members if they don’t know who we are. “Please, wear your patch, it will attract new riders. Kevin thanked everyone for coming and for their hard work and dedication to keeping the UMCI a great club. Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M.

Thanks to all Kevin

Thank you Irene Blanes for taking the minutes.

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August 2018 Rep’s Ramblings

I hope all is well with everyone out there!!! First up, I want to back up to last month and add same extra THANK YOUs to Kevin and Kevi, and all the other volunteers, for their excellent work in delivering a Great International Rally in Montana!!! It was so good, we’re going to do it again next year… Can’t say I have a lot to say this month. Been too busy to think about it. So this is a short report. Meeting Location Change Please not that the Lebanon Breakfast is now at a new location. It will remain on the 3rd Saturday, but Floyd has moved it to the Dixie Creek Saloon, 32994 99E, Tangent, Oregon 97389. Date Set – North Coast Dinner Ride Also please note that Jim set the date for the September Dinner Ride for the 9th, at Bundy’s in Clatskanie. Call for Articles Please send in some notes as to what you all have been doing out there… Oregon Web Site www.orumci.weebly.com For all newsletter information, or Web postings, please submit to David by the 20th of each month. David is requesting Oregon Scenery photos for the Newsletter cover. If you have some good scenic view from around the State, please get them to Da-vid… David’s contact info is:

UmciNewsWash@gmail.com SparkPlugEditor@gmail.com

Newsletter Subscriptions: Reminder… We will continue to charge $15 for snail mailing of the Newsletter. However, since we do not have any direct cost for email distribution, we are no longer charging $5 for that service. We will, however, graciously accept any voluntary donations for the club.

If you are making a donation, rather than paying a mailing subscription, please indicate that on the form, and thank you in advance. For all financial transactions, please send to Sandy at:

Sandy Neuburger, Treasurer

10048 SE Long Street Portland, OR 97266

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August 2018 Metro South (Milwaukie & Ore-gon City) News – Ben Altman

July 28th: Elmer’s Portland – We had only five attending this morning, with four bikes in the lot! There were five of us this morning, with three bikes! Aug 4: It was a nice morning for the ride to Wich-ita Grill for the Oregon City Breakfast. We had 9 attending with 2 bikes in the lot. From the Grill, CZ and I rode down to Taylor Honda to check on CZ’s ghost Wing (2018), that no one has seen. So, as the official club rep. I fig-ured it was my responsibility to confirm the reality of the new purchase. I can officially say, I saw a new White 2018 1800, and Dave Taylor, sales-man, did not deny that it was in fact CZ’s bike, still waiting for a part. From Taylor’s we wondered toward down to Sil-verton, where we got caught in a parade, and sent on an unexpected detour around downtown. With the detour, we altered course and headed towards Silver Creek Falls, then to Mehama, Lyons and down to Scio, where we had a good lunch a little local café. After lunch we headed back home through Silverton and Mt. Angle. It was a very nice ride, with temps 71-81 degrees. Aug 11: This morning was a much cooler 64 de-grees, and cloudy, with threat of showers. There was only 1 bike among us, and that was Gary Shearer, who rode up from Salem. I elected to drive the truck this morning, as after breakfast I was heading to Gresham to hook-up with two of my “old” high school buds. It was a very long but good afternoon with the guys, didn’t get home ‘til midnight.

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With the late night out, I elected to not participate in the North Coast Diner Ride, but CZ rode his new Wing )2018 1800) over, which had had picked up from Taylor’s Saturday. Aug 18: Well, after several weeks in a row for UMCI activities, I took a break this weekend. I spent the weekend over on the east side of the mountain, visiting Phil Spor, and also checking out some properties… Aug 25: Next Up – Elmer’s … South Region Dear Friends: Traveled several miles sense my last update.

Well 4 of us met Springfield on the 14th of July, to Journey to Montana, for UMCI International Ral-ly. Oh, as we were entering Redmond, Oregon, deer crossed right in front of me and actually kicked my Trike as I passed, way to close. Bill Nelson, Scott Piercey, Don Evernden, and myself made it to Ukiah-Dale State Park that afternoon to camp for the night.

The next morning we left headed for LaGrand. We saw deer and several elk standing in the road. We opted to let them cross and not say anything about roads are for vehicles not animals. Don and I were on that road a few years back and saw a motorcy-cle all bent up and the rider down following an accident near Ukiah.

The ride up LaGrand for breakfast was beautiful. We traveled through some beautiful country up to Enterprise. We went north on Hwy 3 over Rattle-snake. It don't get much better than that.

We took Hwy 12 at Clarkston and road over Lolo Pass and stayed at Lolo Hot Springs RV Park. The road was pretty rough, but such a magnificent and scenic road.

The next Morning we rode the final Leg. After breakfast in Lolo Mt., we rode north and went up east side of Flathead Lake. Big Long Lake very long lake. We reach West Glacier and ate lunch, then went the last few miles to the RV Park and RALLY.

What a great rally and campout. Thanks to Kevin and Kevi, George and Willie, Dan and Stephie and the many other people who made the great rally happen.

Thanks to the people who run the RV park who did a fantastic job of keeping the park so clean and well maintained.

On Tuesday Bill, Don Scott and I visited Glacier, so awesome, so majestic, so photogenic. Saw Big Horn Sheep near Logan Lodge and Black Bear by St Mary's Lake and a Grizzly Bear by East Glaci-er.

What a RIDE!

The Ride Home was uneventful, but fun.

We had our meeting last Sunday 13 Showed up Winners were Jeri Carson, Gregg Weber, me. It was way past time cause I hadn't won 50/50 sense the International Rally.

Sunday afternoon, we celebrated Virgil Williams life in Fairview Oregon at the Fire Station which he was so involved with for with for 28 years. Over a 100 friends came to commemorate his LIFE.

Virgil and Carol lead to Coos Bay Chapter years. They put on the campout at Myrtle Point for sever-al years, Their son, Chris and his wife Eva, have taken over for them for the last few Years.

Virgil was a special person. He was always there to help. He was inventive thought outside the box. He could fix anything. When Darrel and Cathy had problems with their Wing, at the campout, Virgil was there helping, doing what ever he could to assist from morning to night. It was great to watch 2 master craftsmen's working together.

I'm sad that they are gone but I'm so much richer for knowing them. Rest in PEACE MY FRIENDS.

GOD BLESS AND GOD SPEED

Zack Hoffman

Campout Reminder Campout and pot luck on Oct. 19, 20 and 21 at Wandering Spirit RV Park, Grande Ronde. Phone 503-879-5700. We will eat at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, great food, games and visiting. Annual meeting following the meal. For further information call Jerry or Dick Carson at 503-580-9220. Doyle Hodam

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See Tygh Valley registration form on next page

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Tygh Valley Registration - Sept 13-16, 2018

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September Birthdays

3 - Harold Miller 3 - Odes Graves 3 - Duane Wood 4 - Dave Hill 7 - Jim Roehr 9 - Rich Attebury 12 - Mary Hill 14 - Julia Weber

17 - William Rees 19 - Don Evernden 21 - Barbara Reed 25 - Richard Emerling 27 - Kay Bowman 29 - Johnie Hughes

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For Sale

Bush-Tec Motorcycle cargo trailer. Used very little, Painted green to match Hon-da Goldwing 1995 Special Edition 1500 bike. Complete with cooler, cover, spare tire, garment bag, rock guard and air adjustable suspension. $1200.

Call Kathy 541-980-1157

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Sandy Neuburger Treasure - Pins & Patches 10048 SE Long Street Portland, OR 97266-3620 bubbasmom8@gmail.com 503-860-4486

Ben Altman Oregon State Rep 29515 SW Serenity Way, Apt D Wilsonville, OR 97070-9538 ben.altman47@gmail.com 541-993-9015

David Fitzgerald, Editor SparkPlugEditor@gmail.com

Zack Hoffman South Regional Rep 401 SE Grape Ave. Winston, OR 97496-9545 Zhoffman3478@msn.com 541-679-7883

1st Saturday Metro South (Oregon City) 8:00 AM Wichita Bar & Grill 19140 Molalla Ave., Oregon City Ben Altman Ph: 541-993-9015 1111 SE 3rd St. Apt. 3, Canby, OR 97013 Fax: 503-651-1247 1st Saturday Grants Pass/Medford 8:30 AM Shenanigans Lounge (Herb’s), 515 Rogue River Hwy Rick Foley cell: 541-916-2506 P.O. Box 2497, Grants Pass, OR 97528 rick1foley@gmail.com 1st Sunday Mid Columbia 9:00 AM Ranch Drive In 1950 12th St., Hood River John & Hazel Dougherty Ph: 541-399-6172 Goldendale, WA 2nd Saturday Metro South (Milwaukie) 8:00 AM The Wichita Grill 19140 Mollala Ave., Oregon City Ben Altman 29515 SW Serenity Way Apt D Wilsonville, OR 97070 Ph: 541-993-9015 Email: ben.altman47@gmail.com 2nd Saturday La Grande 8:00 AM Denny’s Exit 261 off I-84 in LA Grande, No host 2nd Saturday Seattle/ Puget Sound Area 8:00 AM Denny’s 132 128th St SW Everett, WA Irene Blanes 206-805-2122 2nd Sunday Roseburg 8:00 AM Abbys 1011 W. Central Sutherlin Zack Hoffman 401 Grape Ave. Ph: 541-430-3568 Winston, OR 97496 zhoffman3478@msn.com 3rd Tuesday Portland Widow’s Chapter 12:30 PM Applebee's 10172 SE 82nd St., Happy Valley Ph: 503-775-7770 Lyn McCabe 503-351-7009 lcbrenna3068@gmail.com

3rd Thursday North Coast 11:30 AM Great Wall of China 3rd Saturday Lebanon 8:00 AM Dixie Creek Saloon (In heart of town) 32994 Hwy 99E, Tangent, OR 97389 Floyd McMillin Ph: 541-990-5304 ellentonimcmillin@gmail.com 3rd Saturday Vancouver 7:00 AM Paul's Restaurant 1800 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA. No host 3rd Saturday Hermiston 8:30 AM Pheasant Café & Lounge 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Ed & Grace Baker Ph; 541-989-8347 PO Box 141, Heppner, OR 97836 4th Saturday Portland 8:00 AM Elmers 102nd & Sandy, Portland Jerry & Navada Broaddus Ph: 503-975-3580 10235 N. Allegheny Ave. Portland, OR 97203 4th Sunday Coos Bay 9:00 AM Kozy Kitchen Myrtle Point Chris & Eva Williams PH: 541-404-5286 721 7th St. Myrtle Point, OR 97458 cwilliams88ci@yahoo.com Burns - Call Jim 9:00 AM Jim & Zelly Campbell Ph: 541-573-7607 PO Box 1010, Hines, OR 9773

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