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August 2019

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller

CHAPTER “T” TEAM

Chapter Directors Gary & Susan Yoder

814-634-9723

Assistant Chapter Director Position open

Treasurer

Bill Phillips

Membership Enhancement Andrea & Rick Riek

Chapter Couple of the Year

Rick & LuGene Miller

Ride Coordinator

Mike & MaryAnn Scheve

Newsletter Editor

Bill & Dawn Wilgus

gwnut@atlanticbb.net

Birthday & Anniversary’s

Position Open

WEBMASTER

Pachaptert.com

Rick & Andi Riek

FACEBOOK COORDINATOR

Tammy Snuffer

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NATIONL AND DISTRICT TEAM

GWRRA LEADERSHIP

President

Jere & Sherry Goodman

Pa. District Director

Harold & Diane Jackson

Pa. Assistant Director

Chris & Christie Hull

Pa. Assistant Director

Mike & Shirley Prince

Pa .Assistant Director

Pa. District Treasurer

Sharon & Ed Golonka

PA Membership Enhancement Coordi-

nator

Pat Delo

PA District Rider Education & MAD

Chuck & Evelyn Stone

PA Asst. District Rider

Education

PA District Trainers

Gerry & Bonnie Vanart

PA District COY Coordinators

John & Glenda Leib

District Couple of the Year

Chris & Christie Hull

District Webmaster

Mike & Darlene Ammerman

Chapter Director Gary & Susan Yoder

Wow, August is here and summer is just breezing along. Fair week is

coming to Somerset County soon and the kids will be headed back to

school. One can’t believe, just how fast the summers come and go. And

with that in mind our opportunities for riding will also decrease the

longer we go. For those of you who just returned from the wild wild

west, we’re glad to have you back and can’t wait to hear all the stories

you have to share. We truly live in a beautiful place we call home,

here in America. I may be partial to my home state, but I can’t think of

a more fitting place to explore. We are greatly blessed to live where

we do.

The weather has finally cooperated, and given us some beautiful riding time that I hope you are enjoying. I am happy to be retired and able to ride when I want to, and not have to wait for weekend rides anymore. Looking back, to past rides, Rudy lead us on a great ride to the Farmers Market in Ligonier, and then to Deans Dinner in Blairsville for lunch. We couldn’t believe how much stuff they crammed into the market, there were vegies, meats, handmade crafts, wine, moonshin-ners ,and something for everyone. I think I read on the welcome sign out front, some 150 venders filled the market. It was well worth the trip, Susan and I just had to take a quart of Adult Chocolate Milk home, it was yummy. After the market Susan and I headed back home for a church commitment I had later that day. Rudy lead the way to Deans dinner where I’m sure they had plenty to eat and in all it was a really good day. Thanks Rudy, for setting things up and giving us a taste of the farmers market.

From The Directors Desk,

Due to most of the Chapter being away we have cancelled the Chapter Yard

Sale for this year. Our gathering is August 9th ,and on August 17th Mike will

be leading us to Biglers Rocks, meeting at Sheetz on Goucher Street, John-

stown, PA at 9 am weather permitting. Chapter camping is Aug 23-24th at

Hickory Hollow Campground, and our Progressive Lunch Ride is scheduled

for Monday, Aug 24th, TBA. Next gathering Sept 13th.

Tidbits from last gathering: We had 14 members attending and 10

guests from Chapter “W” with one of their members winning the 50/50, of

$28.50. No one pulled the correct ball, so no winner there, and the amount

is now at $37.

PA Chapter “T” Directors

Gary & Susan Yoder

Andi & Rick Riek

Membership Enhancement Coordinators

Andi Riek Chapter T MEC

More to come next month. Keep having fun ! !

HAROLD AND DIANE JACKSON

PA. DISTRICT DIRECTORS

July is over and it seems like we were just wishing for summer and good weather yesterday. I have often heard people say “once July 4th is over sum-mer is over”. Well, let’s hope we have some good weather and good riding. After all, with all the rain we have had the saying may be wrong this year. The PA District Ride-In was July 13th at Waltz Creamery and Farm House Ca-fé, we had a great turn out and the weather was beautiful. And we had so many Chapter’s and friends ride-in. The food was great and we can’t forget the ice cream. On behalf of the PA District, we thank each and every one that stopped to enjoy the day! It was great to see everyone. Plans are in the works for another ride-in, we will let everyone know when and where. If you have a place in mind give us a call and we will try to add it to the list. It’s getting close to time for the PA District lottery tickets. They are being printed and we will be distributing them soon. Remember, this is a great fund raiser for your chapter. But first you must get them in the hands of your chap-ter participants to sell them. When you receive your packets there will be some helpful hints on how to increase your sales. By reading your newsletter and conversations with participants from various Chapters, we see you are busy riding and having summer picnics. Summer picnics are a great way to take time to socialize with longtime and new friends. It is great to have a laid-back day and enjoy each other’s company and the summer day! We plan on seeing many of you at Wing Ding 41 in Nashville, TN August 27-31, 2019. If you have not made plans to go, there is still time. If you have been reading your Wing World magazine there are many things to see and do in the area and at Wing Ding. See you there! Don’t forget the 2020 PA District Rally is in Altoona, PA at the Altoona Grand on May 14, 15 and 16th. Please get your hotel reservations in early by calling 814-946-1631. The PA District Team has some great plans coming out soon!

More and more Chapters are using GroupWorks, thank you. It really is not hard to use and is a great communication tool. If you have any questions or need something explained please feel free to call us and Diane will help you. Remember any member can post on GroupWorks so, let us see the FUN rides your chapter has gone on. We hope to see you soon at a chapter gathering, event or on the road! Remember to always ride safe!

Harold & Diane Jackson

Pa District Directors

FROM YOUR PA DISTRICT EDUCATOR

Hi Folks:

Summer is quickly coming to an end now and fall will soon be upon us, and

the leaves will soon be starting to change color in our area. This brings

with it both beauty and an added element of danger for the late season

rider. We have all heard the standard warnings of WET LEAVES affecting

traction. What appears to be missing is a recommendation on what to do if

you encounter this situation.

The second thing we will encounter this time of the year is RAIN. Haul out

the raingear you’ve stowed in a handy spot. Make sure your rain gloves

and rain boots fit properly. Poorly fitted ones can lessen your ability to

brake and shift.

Be most cautious when it first starts to rain. That is when the water goes in-

to all the dimples in the road, and the oil residue from passing vehicles

floats to the top. That gets slippery! A wise motorcyclist will stop for a cup

of coffee when it starts to rain; who knows, it could be all over in 15

minutes, and you won’t even have to put on the rain suit.

After a while the oil will be washed off to the side of the road. However,

traction on a wet surface may not be as good as on a dry road. Be careful.

The third thing we will encounter this time of the year is FOG. Cool morn-

ings and evenings, after a warm day, tend to produce fog in what is

referred to as low-lying areas. If you think you may have a chance of rid-

ing into a fog area, carry a small towel or soft water absorbing cloth in

your

Jacket pocket where it is easy to get to. You may have to clean your windshield

to see well. Slow down and if you think you are traveling too slow, run your haz-

ard flashers. I have found that the lower running lights are a big plus for driving

in fog.

In any of the above low traction situations, (sand, black ice, wet pavement,

slippery leaves, etc.) the best advice is avoidance. Barring that, use a

method of identification, prediction, and reaction to prepare for and suc-

cessfully overcome obstacles such as those mentioned above.

A question which has been being ask a lot in recent months is do I need a

special license to operate a Trike or a Scooter.

I checked at the licensing center and the following information is what I

received.

The way this is going to work is if you originally took your test on a two-

wheel motorcycle your license will show a M with no restrictions unless

you wear glasses etc., and you can operate any type of motorcycle or

scooter.

If you are a first-time applicant and take your test on a Trike, you will re-

ceive a license with a M but under restrictions you will have a 9 which

means you are only allowed to operate a Trike.

If you are a first-time applicant and take your test on a Scooter, you will re-

ceive a license with a M but under restrictions you will have an 8 which

means you are only allowed to operate a Scooter.

As your Chapter takes its last scheduled rides of the season, let us all think

SAFETY, keeping the situations mentioned above in mind, and ending our

riding season on a safe note. REMEMBER < ATGATT >

Ride Safe and Ride Proud.

Chuck & Evelyn Stone

PA DISTRICT EDUCATORS

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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Hope everyone is healthy and happy!

12th Gene Stahl

17th Chico Alverez

26th Lugene Dunmyer

7th Mike & Louise Fromholz

14th Gary & Susan Yoder

24th Bill & Debbie Thompson

30th Mike & MaryAnn Scheve

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