MAPLE CITY WINGERS APRIL 2009

GWRRA Region D Michigan Chapter W

The Chapter “W” TEAM

Chapter Director Craig White (517) 403-7338 Assistant Chapter Directors Ed & Vicki Philo (517) 423-8369 Chapter Educators Fred & Randa Probst (517) 424-8241 Secretary Pat Szymanski (517) 263-4196 Treasurer Deb Bailey (517) 436-3735 Member Enhancement Mark Szymanski (517) 263-4196 Newsletter Editors Ken & Patti Kintner (517) 265-2667 Wing News Reporter Suzy Stoddard (517) 263-7754 Brag Book Ken & Patti Kintner (517) 265-2667 Sunshine Person Randa Probst (517) 424-8241 Goodies Dick & Karen Papworth (517) 451-8435 Awards, Plaques, Pins Dan Bailey (517) 436-3735 Chapter Ticket Sales Kent & Annette Naugle (517) 423-7884 Fun Goddess Mindy Rapp (419) 531-2635 Public Relations Ed & Vicki Philo (517) 423-8369

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Craig White

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We are only a few days from the official start of riding season. I hope that the weather warms a few degrees, so that we do not have to wear our super warm clothes when trying to ride. I would like to get a little more serious now. It seems that some are getting upset or unhappy with what or how GWRRA is doing. We need to remember that this organiza-tion was formed for “Fun, Friends and Knowledge”. Because of our non-profit status, there are certain things that we have to do. With prior administrations, some of the items that we need to do were over-looked. Now under our new leaders, both in the region and district, these are being brought back to the fore-front. Other chapters have not been able to deal with the changes and have decided to move on. I would hope that if any of you, Chapter W members, have a concern with what is going on or how things are being done, that you would come to me and voice your concern. I cannot promise that I can fix or change the concern, I can only promise to listen and to talk to whoever I need to, to get your voice heard. Both Tom Rushman and Ron Miller have open door policies and want to hear your concerns before they are major hurdles to go over. I do not know of anything that our membership is concerned with. I ask that if there is any-thing, please come to me and let’s work through it. On a brighter note, Randa and Karen have promised the same great breakfast that we have all come to expect and the weather, hopefully will cooperate. It will be nice to see most of our “SnowBirds” back from their warm winter homes and hear all about their travels and fun times. After the breakfast we will be having our monthly gathering, so please plan on staying. I will keep it short, similar to what we do after the Toy Run. I have heard from many Chapter Directors that they are planning on coming and support-ing us in this fund raising event. We need to keep this in mind this riding season and look for events that other chapters are doing and go and support them as well. There are events going on most weekends, both Saturday and Sunday, that provide opportuni-ties for us to ride our motorcycles and help support our friends in other chapters. Scott Griewahn will keep us all informed as to when and where these events are. With the economy the way that it is, most events are cost effective and you can have a lot of fun for little money. If we all plan on one or two events this summer, we will be able to show our presences at most of the events. One more request, mark your calendars for July 30 – Aug 1. This is the Michigan Rally and we are planning on camping. So dust off your camping equipment and join us there. Also, Wing Ding in Tulsa, Oklahoma is com-ing up and our own members are competing in the International Couple of the Year. Let’s go and cheer them on and make this the second International Couple from the Michigan District in a row. Lets all enjoy another great riding season!!! Sincerely Your Chapter Director,

Craig White

FINALLY TIME TO RIDE Some of us have been out on our bikes for a while now. Some have yet to hit the road. Spring brings with it the rebirth of all the plant and animal life that slept through the winter months. Our bikes also come to life with anticipation of the new year. We are busy with maintenance and adding new safety chrome and lights. Some of us have up-graded with new bikes or a new trailer. You can just feel the excitement in the air. As you read this our annual breakfast has just come and gone. Vicki and I give all of you a BIG THANK YOU, and a job well done. This chapter W always comes through big time. All of you are the reason this chapter exists. The Toledo workshop and spring officers meetings are over and some of the seminars not only will help with GWRRA, but can be applied to every day. More and more the world is going electronic and digital. If you have not yet checked out the GWRRA web page, TRY IT OUT. The amount of information available about all the divisions will sur-prise you. In an effort to save on expenses, you can read your newsletter on line. The more we get on line, the more money can go to other things.

Back to the riding! The last count I had, 34 bikes will be heading to Tennessee. This is a great opportunity to show our guests riding with us what Chapter W is all about. This is time for the guys to sharpen up our skills before our loved ones join us. This will also be my first trip with our trailer. It’s not that I couldn’t pack for 5 days on the bike. I thought we might need the extra room for any new goodies we might pick up at the rally. So guys, if you need to bring something back, I think I’ll have some room.

Ed & Vicki

The “W” TEAM

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Chapter Visiting Coordinators Bob & Edna Wetherell (517) 266-7116 Toy Run Coordinators Bob & Marcia Kinsey (517) 458-6807 Toy Run Chair Ed & Vicki Philo (517) 423-8369

Annual Breakfast Coordinators Karen Papworth (517) 451-8435 Randa Probst (517) 424-8241

Ride Coordinators Scott & Sherrie Griewahn (517) 263-6008 Road Captains: Cal & Beth DeLine (517) 263-1550 Ron & Marlene McKimmy (517) 263-0384 Kent & Annette Naugle (517) 423-7884 Dick & Karen Papworth (517) 451-8435 Ed & Vicki Philo (517) 423-8369 Mark & Patty Szymanski (517) 263-4196 Craig White (517) 263-3510

2009 Couple of the Year Ed & Vicki Philo

Ed & Vicki Philo

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The GWRRA Rider Education Program (REP) is intended to make the motorcycle environment safer by reduc-ing injuries and fatalities and increasing motorcyclist skills and awareness. The REP does not propose to have all the answers. However, our close-working relationship with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), as well as additional GWRRA programs and studies, has provided a wealth of information for use in establishing a comprehensive Rider Education Program. Through Commitment, Education and Application, we can reduce our accident rate significantly. The motorcycle community is already realizing many positive benefits from the GWRRA Rider Education Program. Through the efforts of the Rider Education Officers and participa-tion of the membership and others, we will reach our goal of establishing the safest motorcycle environment possible.

Fred & Randa

Fred & Randa Probst

Level I Safety by Commitment

Level II Safety by Education

Level III Safety by Preparedness

Level IV Safety by Enhanced

Commitment and Preparedness

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Ken & Ron

April 2009

Karen, Ron, Marlene & Patti

Deb, Patty with her “Poker Face”

& Karen

Don, Fred & Ron

If I hold my Mouth right It might go in

This is for the world championship

Oops...

Fred was right This table ain’t Level...

Hope no one sees me stacking the deck...

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Kent and Annette

April 2009

Sherrie & Scott

Cal & Beth Craig

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Bob & Edna return from Florida Sherri & Scott

Mark & Patty and Becky & Larry Left-overs for Bob

Marsha & Bob

Mike

Chapter W at Hoagie Man Deli

YOU CAN SAVE CHAPTER W POSTAGE AND PRINTING COSTS! All you need is internet access and an email address. You will receive an email each month as soon as the newsletter is available for download. All you have to do is click the link (in the email) to bring the newsletter up on your screen. You can read or view it on your computer screen or print your own copy…

If you are interested please send an email to ken@vplenawee.com Or if you have any questions, Call Ken Kintner @ (517) 265-2667

ORDER YOUR 2009 TOY RUN SHIRTS!

Vicki Philo is taking orders for our 2009 Toy Run Shirts. They are black/gray/white tie dyed with shiny silver lettering.

The cost is $12.00 up to XL and $13 for larger than XL. Members need to pay at the time they order. For more information contact Vicki Philo @ (517) 424-8132

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Suzy & Don

April 2009

Bob really doesn't like me... Larry, Kent, Annette, Becky, Larry, & Sherri

Lucky winners – at the March gathering…

Raffle Tickets - Randa Probst 50/50 - Sherri Griewahn Chapter Pride - John Sell

Upcoming Rides and Events:

NATIONAL EVENTS

July 2nd-5th, 2009 WING DING - Tulsa, Oklahoma

REGION D EVENTS

September 17th-19th 2009 REGION D RALLY - Celina, Ohio

MICHIGAN DISTRICT EVENTS July 30th - August 1st, 2009 MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY - West Branch, MI

CHAPTER W & Area Events

Wednesday Night Dinner Rides (see calendar) April 19th Chapter W Breakfast (with GATHERING AFTER) April 22-26 Men’s Ride to Tennessee Rally (Hobby Lobby at 8am) June 6th Chapter W - Cabela’s to sell “Bike Tickets” (9am-5pm) September 25th Cookout & Camping Weekend

(For more information on region & district events go to the events page on the Michigan District Website.)

www.gwrra-mi.org

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Visit Chapter W Monthly gatherings: Held the 2nd Sunday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall located at 726 N. Main Street in Adrian.

(NOTE THE APRIL GATHERING WILL BE AFTER THE BREAKFAST ON THE 19TH) CHAPTER W WEBSITE: www.gwrra-mi.org/chapter/w

FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE

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