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The Region D & Indiana District Newsletter can be found at www.indianaonwings.org/newsletters.phtml

Gold Wing Riders AssociationIndiana On Wings

www.IndianaOnWings.org

Anita AlkirePresident of GWRRA

[email protected]

Melissa EasonChief Operating Officer

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Ray & Melinda Faber

Indiana District [email protected]

Rick & Debbie WarmelsIndiana District Educator

(260) [email protected]

JWendy Bengert Membership

Enhancement(812) 479-9569

[email protected]

Indiana District TeamContact Information

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January/February 2019

Here we are starting a New Year. I hope, that all of you had a great holiday season with family. I have had a few curve balls, but my holidays went pretty well. I have been thinking of what I would like to do this year with my GWRRA family. Many ride ideas have come to mind and yes, I have been working on a site for SWWU. I have a great candidate working just clearing up a few details. An announcement will be ready by WR.

WR room reservations need to be completed before the 1st of February in order to get the special rate. The schedule is out and there will plenty of diverse activities for attendees. Also, we have had a burst of vendor space requests, so we will have a variety of vendor displays.

This month is usually when chapters begin planning their riding schedules. When you have them completed, please give them, to our district coordinator so we can get them posted on the internet. Using these tools to broadcast our activities helps us get out in front of members and non-members. This will help us keep our membership stable and hopefully improve it. Also, this gives many of our members a chance to ride as much as they want any where they want. We love riding in groups, as many of us, have done this for years, this just opens more opportunities for all of us. We have tried to make changes to accommodate our diverse membership with opportunities to keep us busy. Close to home is one, one day activities is another and we are exploring another ideas also.

It is late and I must go, see you at WR or a chapter meeting. I have been known to pop up all of a sudden.

Ray & Melinda FaberIndiana District Director

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Indiana On Wings

Save da Date!!!

What: Winter Rendezvous!!Where: Farmstead Inn and

Conference Center, ShipshewanaWhen: 22-23 February, 2019Scoop: Snowbirds Theme!, Game Night, Craft

Seminars, Entertainment, Contests, Fantastic Feast, Escape Room€.

YOUR Indiana District Team is working hard on making this the best winter rally EVER! If you’ve been to Winter Rendezvous’ in the past, this is NOT, I repeat, NOT a been there, done that event. There is a slew of things to do as well as local attractions involved for you to get out and enjoy the area. It’s gonna be a hoot!

We know for some of you it’s a fer piece to get to Shipshewana. We want to assure you we’ll make it worth your while.

If anyone is planning on coming to Shipshewana Thursday night and would like to join the District Team for dinner, we’re eating at an Amish home for $16 per person. Please let Dustin and Killey Shuck know if you’re coming [email protected] or 765.490.0686.

We hope to see you in Shipshewana in February!

Rick and Debbie WarmelsLonnie and Karen Hunter

Co-Winter Rendezvous Coordinator’s

Indiana District - 2019 Winter Rendezvous

“Snow Birds”February, 22-23 Shipshewana, IN - Farmstead Inn – Rally Starts Noon Friday

Riderƒs Name ___________________________GWRRA #____________ Expiration Date______

Co-Riderƒs Name _______________________ GWRRA # ___________ Expiration Date______

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ___________

Telephone: _________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Chapter: ______________ Position: ______________________________

Registration for Life members/Chapter Directors/Former DD€s/Other District & Region Team Members

Postmarked by Feb. 1st, 2019 No. of Registrants ______ x $12.50 = $ ________Postmarked after Feb. 1st, 2019 No. of Registrants ______ x $15.00 = $ ________

Registration for GWRRA Member

Postmarked by Feb. 1st, 2019 No. of Registrants ______ x $25.00 = $ ________

Postmarked after Feb. 1st, 2019 No. of Registrants ______ x $30.00 = $ ________

Registration for Non-GWRRA members

Postmarked by Feb. 1st, 2019 No. of Registrants ______ x $35.00 = $ ________Postmarked after Feb. 1st, 2019 No. of Registrants ______ x $40.00 = $ ________

Full registrations include admission to Menno HOF, Fri Night Pizza/Ice Cream Party, Fri night Professional

Magician/Comedian, Fri Time Out Trailer tour, discounted admission to local attractions, Escape Room,

Seminars, Vendors, Sat Masters Coffee Klatch, Sat evening post meal BINGO with fabulous prizes

Children under 16 admitted free with a registered participant (meals not included). # Attending _______

Saturday Evening Meal (Yummy Offsite Amish Dinner) No. attending ____ x$22.00 = $ ________

Limited to First 120 Paid Reservations

Day passes available at the registration desk - $15.00 for Members and $18.00 for Non-Members

Send check or money order made payable to:

ÅGWRRA District IN‚

To: Deb Caldwell District Treasurer

2909 Tillman Rd Fort Wayne IN 46816

Questions call Ray Faber @ 765-307-0134

Or Deb Caldwell @ 260-447-7370

Hotel Contact Information:

Farmstead Inn and Conference Center

370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565

(260) 768-4595

Mention: GWRRA 2019 for reserved price

NOTE: Hotel is alcohol and smoke free. If caught

drinking or smoking, there is a substantial penalty.

We agree to conform and comply with the rules governing this event and further agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring

organizations, or any property owners for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of

participation in this event. I/we agree to assume all responsibilities for any property I/we damage. I/we have read this entire waiver.

FORM MUST BE SIGNED BELOW BY ALL REGISTRANTS

Riderƒs Signature ____________________________________________ Date _____________

Co-Riderƒs Signature _________________________________________ Date _____________

Winter Rendezvous 2019 Chapter Table

Contest

Who wants to show some Chapter PRIDE?!?!?!?!?!?! You Do, You Do!

At Indiana Winter Rendezvous 2019 we are holding our first ever Chapter Table

Contest! Each participating Chapter gets a full size folding table to display

anything and everything representing your beloved Chapter. For example, you can

have current and past scrapbooks, current and past Chapter shirts, mascots (it will

be a kidnapping free zone!), Chapter Banners, trophies, pictures, and whatever else

you can think of. Wow the rest of the attendees with your display for worldwide

recognition (via FaceBook) and possible fabulous prizes. You€ll get extra credit if

you can weave in ÅSnow Birds‚ into your table!

All you have to do is sign up at registration so we can get you a naked table you can

decorate to your hearts content. The only rules are your display has to fit on or

under the table, you can€t modify or mark up the table (they aren€t our tables!), and

you may or may not have power available (depending on the number and location of

your table.

Indiana 2019 Winter Rendezvous

TIME OUT TRAILER FACTORY TOUR - Time Out Trailers in Elkhart extended an invitation to us for a Friday

afternoon tour of their final assembly factory to see how their fantastic camper/cargo trailers are assembled and

prepared for delivery. They€ll have a selection of their products available to view. Only 18 Miles/26 minutes away.

ESCAPE ROOM - The Escape room is an exciting form of live action entertainment. This ½-hour-long locked room

mystery offers adventurers the opportunity to crack codes, discover clues, and solve puzzles with your friends,

family, and fellow GWRRA members. Signup sheets available for you to reserve your time to give it a try!

MENNO HOF - Menno-Hof's multi-image presentations, historical environments and colorful displays take you on a

fascinating journey inside the unique world of the Amish and Mennonites. A short walk from the WR convention

center. Admission INCLUDED in your registration! Just a short walk right across from the main hotel entrance.

RV Museum – Discounts to RV Museum in Elkhart. Only 24 Miles/30 minutes away.

Amish Farm Tour – Visit a local Amish farm and learn about their daily operations. $7 per person cost. Less than

a mile away!

Teaberry Wood Products – SPONSOR! Hosting a factory tour of their woodworking shop. Fantastic store with

amazing handmade wood products. Only 5 Miles/8 minutes away.

Heritage Ridge Creamery – Watch cheese being made and sample a bunch of different cheeses and meats.

Cheese viewing on Friday only. Eating samples and meats available both days. Only 3.5 Miles/7 minutes away.

Goody Store - GWRRA patches, pins, and other items available for sale. Next to Rider€s Ed Table

Craft Seminars - We have a bunch of different craft seminars going on. Samples of a;; crafts are at the

registration table along with seminar sign-up sheets. Participants are limited, first come first serve.

Euchre Tournament - different tournament going on each day. Fabulous prizes for the daily winners and overall

winner. Sign-up sheets at registration table. Tourney held in dining area.

Silent Auction - We€re asking each chapter to donate two items for the silent auction. Members, how bout re-

gifting to the District one (or more!) of those new Christmas gifts you got this year that are just not working for

you. Proceeds go to the District.

MasterÅs Coffee Klatch - Meet and greet put on by Rider€s Ed for Level IV Master Touring Riders. In Rider€s Ed

seminar room. Come join us for coffee, juice, and the BEST doughnuts (Amish Crack) in the mid-west.

Hospitality Room - Chapter G is hosting the Hospitality Room. Stop by for a drink, snack, and good company!

Seminars - We have a variety of seminars available for the weekend. There is something for everyone. We have a

Little Known Traffic Laws class, Apps You Use for Your Riding, Review of Indiana Destination Challenge, new

GWRRA training modules, Rider Ed classes, and reveal new 2019 DISTRICT CONTEST.

Memorial Table – if you€d had a member pass from your Chapter this year, you can display an 8.5x11 picture

honoring your departed member.

Chapter Table Contest - Chapters get a table to display anything and everything representing your beloved

Chapter. You€ll get extra credit if you can weave in ƒSnow Birds„ into your table! Flyer on District web page.

Motorist Awareness Theatre – A chance each day to see all the Motorist Awareness videos and to get great

information on how to get the word out to the community.

Door Hangers Contest - Rules for this contest are on the District web page. Sign-up sheet at Registration

Indiana On Wings

Yea, Yea…..I know Thanksgiving was last month but I’m just getting around to thinking about the past year and how thankful I am for all the support Debbie and I have received as your Educators.

The Indiana Rider Ed team is a fantastic group of folks, truly dedicated to safe riding and continuing education. They put in a lot of time, effort, and their own money in making the various rider ed activities a success. They travel to all parts of the state to teach riding courses where they have to spend at least an extra day getting the riding range setup for the classes. An we can’t forget our wives in this mix. Their support in putting on the various classes tremendously adds to the classes success.

YOUR Indiana Rider Ed Team is comprised of

Chuck and Chris Jacobs – They are Team GWRRA Rider Education Coordinators responsible for most of the northeast states. Chuck is an ARC and TRC instructor and they have actually hosted rider classes in their home. Chuck is also a University Trainer.

Mike and Joyce Nelson – Mike and Joyce are Assistant District Educators who go out of their way to support the program. You’ve seen them at the various rallies working the Rider Ed table. Mike is a TRC instructor and has been instrumental with working with Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne allowing us to use their fantastic facilities for rider courses.

Dennis and Debbie Junker – Dennis and Debbie are Assistant District Educators (through the end of the year when they will be stepping down) who have been LONG time rider ed champions. Dennis is a Master Instructor Trainer (MIT) and is qualified to teach ARC and TRC, along with two and three wheel trailering courses.

John and Laura Kuehl – Both John and Laura are GWRRA do-da’s! They are both on the GWRRA staff as Rider Educations assistants, Laura is a GWRRA Assistant for the Medic First Aid (MRA) program, and both John and Laura are Indiana’s MFA coordinators. John is also a Master Instructor.

Mike and Penny Kadinger – Mike and Penny while being Chapter Directors for A2 are also Indiana’s only other GWRRA MFA instructors. They travel all over the state giving MFA classes to keep us safe and our levels current.

Next time you see these selfless, dedicated folks please give’m a hug or shake their hand and tell them thanks for what they do.

Until next time…..

Rick and Debbie WarmelsIndiana District Educators

Indiana On Wings

-15 Frick’n degrees! Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!? I try to ride all year but that’s just too darn cold! So I get to walk by my bike on the way to the car to go to work. Not the way I like to start my day. Talk about depressing! sigh

Well there are things we can do as we impatiently wait for the thaw. One of the things is to check out our gear. The last thing we want is to get a nice day only to find out our gear shrunk over the winter! Let’s start from the top and work down.

Helmet – Check it for visible signs of damage. It doesn’t take much of a hit to compromise the integrity of the impact absorbing material. Check the manufacture date. Manufacturer’s recommend replacing their helmets every 5 or so years because the impact foam starts to break down. Do a clarity check on your visor and clean/replace as necessary. Give your helmet liner a good sniff test and give it a wash if your eyes start to water!

Jacket – Make sure it still fits! Check the armor for signs of breakdown. Make sure all the zippers, snaps, and Velcro are in good shape. Give it a wash to make sure the reflective materials can be seen. Make sure it’s not ripped or torn.

Gloves – Make sure your fingers aren’t popping through and are completely covered. Make sure they’re tight enough to stay on during a get off. Check them for cracking and getting thin. Make sure they’re still comfortable and you can work all the controls.

Pants – Make sure your riding pants can still be buttoned and zipped up! If you have riding pants, make sure the armor is still good. Check them for cracking and getting thin. Make sure they’re still comfortable and you can work all the foot controls.

Boots – Check the soles for wear and cracking. Same for the uppers. It’s a good time to re-apply water proofing and put a coat of polish on them for protection. Make sure they still fit so you can ride all day in comfort.

Rain Gear – Now’s a good time to pull it out to get some air. You can also check for rips/tears and make sure it still fits. Better to find out now before you need it!

If you get your gear all cleaned up, checked out, or replaced you’ll be all set for that first warm day (at least double digit temps!) to get our bikes out and hit the road!

Until next time……

Rick and Debbie WarmelsIndiana District Educators

Indiana On Wings

Remember, to get the most out of your membership, you need to PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE!

Drive safe and be careful.

“Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-... That’s all, folks”!

Happy TrailsDuane & Kathy

Indiana On Wings

2019 Cabin Fever Mohican State Park Lodge, Perrysville, Ohio

"NCIS" February 8/9, 2019

Theme Grand Parade & light parade District Couple of the Year Selection Process

Winner announced after Selection

Dinner Chapter of the Year

Talent Show Games Vendors Seminars

Center piece contest Chapter/Individual Contests

Auctions Ice Cream

Buffet breakfast and lunch (extra cost)

OHIO CABIN FEVER – ‘NCIS’ – February 8 & 9, 2019

Mohican State Park Lodge, 4700 Goon Rd., Perrysville OH 44864Early bird drawing, will be held on January 5, 2018 (one winner).

Admission by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. Event pin for the first 220registered. Complete this page in its entirety and mail with fees before January 20, 2019. Make check or money order payable to: GWRRA of Ohio. On-line registration with credit/debit card payment can be made at www.ohiogwrra.org

Mail to: Roy & Becky Jones, 13446 Beard Rd. New Springfield, OH 44443

****Please note: Former District and Region Director, current District Teams, current Ohio Chapter Directors, Life Members and Gold Members will be half price.****

Qty Registration: Former District and Region Director, Region and District Teams, Ohio Chapter Directors, Life Members and Gold Members will be half price.**** $9 per person $___________________________ Qty: Registration – Member (No price increase) $18 per person $ Qty: Registration – Non-Member (No price increase) $27 per person $ Qty: Registration – Ages 13 to 15 $10 per person $ Qty: Registration – Ages 12 and Under FREE Qty: Dinner Buffet,

Western Reserve Barbeque @ $28.00 per person, Inclusive of Service Charge & Tax.Grilled Chicken Breasts with Barbecue sause on the side Mohican Brisket-Dry rub, choice of two house sauces. Roasted Redskin PotatoesBaked Beans

Tossed Salad of mixed greens with Italian & Ranch DressingsPasta SaladDinner Rolls and Cornbread with butter, Beverage (Coffee / Decaf / Iced Tea / Lemonade)Desert Fruit crisp

: $28 per person $

Wiinnner the Early Registration Package

will receive: Full registration for 2, Hotel Room for Friday &

Saturday night. To be eligible for drawing: Your registration must

be received or postmarked no later than January 2, 2019. Drawing held January 5, 2019.

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**GWRRA of Ohio reserves the right to change or modify schedule as necessary*

CABIN FEVER SCHEDULE 2019

Thursday Evening, Event Location

7PM District Meet and Greet: pop, water, snacks TBD

Friday Afternoon 12:00-8:00PM Early Bird Cabin Fever Registration (MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED) Lobby 12:00-8:00PM Event sign-up sheets located at registration table for the following: Lobby

*Best Dressed Theme for Individual & Couple

*Table Centerpiece Contest (entries placed in Ballroom Sat. by 5:15pm)*Euchre Tournament*Talent/No Talent Show (Music/media MUST be provided at sign up)

12:00PM Bromfield’s Restaurant 12:00PM Lobby 1:30 PM Tribal Room 1:30PM Lookout Room 4:00-8:00PM Aerie Room 2:30~4.00 Lobby 3:00Pm Lookout Room 4:305:00- Bromfield’s Restaurant 7:00- PM Lookout Room 8:00-10:00PM Solarium 8:00-10:00PM

Lunch on your own (Restaurant open 11A-2P) Place Pictures on (Remembrance Wall) Monument Wall

"Trailering" (Robert G Williams)Stepping out of the Comfort Zone (Lynn Kerst)Vendor Sales Euchre Cherryhair & Linda

R U Ready to Ride (Doug Kerst)

Dinner on your own (Restaurant open 5-8PM) Identity Theft Seminar (Legal Shield- Todd Goodwin) Night Games Movie and Games including dysfunctional Family Feud

Saturday 8:00–10:30AM Breakfast Buffet for $13.85 per person (Buffet Includes Drink and Taxes) (open 7-11 am) Bromfield’s Restaurant9:30 Registration Open (Closed for Opening/Reopen after Opening until noon) Lobby 8:00 AM Place Pictures on (Remembrance Wall) Monument Wall Lobby 8:00-11:00AM Event Sign-up Sheets Located at Registration Table Lobby

*Best Dressed Theme for Individual & Couple*Object Game ( No Sign-up runs until Closing)*Table Centerpiece Contest (entries placed in Ballroom Sat.by 5:15pm) Doesn’t Designate seating of Chapter*Euchre Tournament (Cherryhair & Linda)*A Night at the Morgue Talent/No Talent Show (Music/media MUST be provided at sign up)*Light Parade

8:30AM Ballroom

OPENING CEREMONY Post the flags ,National Anthem*Recruiter of the Year Winner announced Communications awards (Newsletter and Website)*Registration open after Opening until noon*Drawing for Traveling Plaque

10:00-5:00PM Aerie Room 10:00

Vendor Sales Co-Rider Course (Melanie Geggie) Lookout Room

Lobby Hallway Lobby

10:00-11:00AM 11:00-12:00PM 12:30-??

Chapter Games ( Roll your eyes, Operation, Thread The bodies)

Euchre Linda & Cherryhair Hallway

10:00-4:00PM Murder Mystery (Code Name Manikan) Wing Worlds Wingy will point to Evidence throughout the lodgeCrime scene in lobby near registation.

(I've Been Measured, I found the Heart of GWRRA)

*Object Game , Light Parade

*Murder Mystery

(Amanda)

Open Forum Chapter Of Year (Doug & Lynn Kerst

HappeningsDate Sponsor Event LocationFeb. 22-23, 2019 Indiana District Winter Rendezvous Shipshewana, IN

Aug. 27 - 31, 2019 National Wing Ding 41 Nashville, TN Nov

Indiana On Wings

Your Indiana District TeamDistrict Directors:

Ray & Melinda FaberIndiana District Directors

(765) 307-0134 Ray(765) 307-0661 [email protected]

Asst. District Directors:Wolfgang & Connie Gless

(269)[email protected]: F, O2, U, U2

Asst. District Directors:Lonny & Karen Hunter


Chapters: A2, C, E, J, K, L2

Asst. District Directors:Duane Ewell & Kathy Bontrager


Chapters: B2, D2, G, T, T2

Couple of the Year Coordinators:

Joe & Paula Swift317-881-9115

[email protected]

District LeadershipHarriett & Jay Fansler

(260)[email protected]

Treasurer: Deb Caldwell


Couple Of The Year 2017-18Rick & Debbie Warmels


Webmaster: Howard Pletcher (260) 255-9992

[email protected]

Communications & Special Projects/Newsletter: Killey & Dustin Shuck


Public Relations:

Karen & Lonny Hunter (765) 779-4187

[email protected]

Entertainment Coordinators: Mark & Dawn Reed


Motorists AwarenessJoe & Paula Swift

317-881-9115 [email protected]

Tim & Wendy WatsonDistrict ride coordinators

[email protected]

District Ride Educators:Rick & Debbie Warmels


Asst. Ride Educators:Mike & Joyce Nelson(260)667-7418 Mike(260)557-5240 [email protected]

Asst. Ride Educators:Dennis & Debbie Juncker

(812)[email protected]

Membership Enhancement Coordinators:Wendy Bengert(812) 479-9569

[email protected]

Goodies:Kathy Bontrager (260) 894-2026

[email protected]

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