GWRRA National

President Emeritus

Anita Alkire

Directors

Jere & Sherry Goodman

Rider Education Directors

Bob & Althea Berry

Member Enhancement Directors

Larry & Penny Anthony

Director Training

Clara & Fred Boldt

Deputy Directors

Bob & Nancy Shrader

SC District

Directors

John & Karen Higgins

Assistant District Directors

Jon & Donna Horning

Melissa Timbs

COY & MFA Coordinator

Webmaster

Dave Timbs

Membership Enhancement

Coordinators

Jean & Rich Kitko

District Treasurer

Mary & Mike Coral

Senior District Educator &

Member Enhancement

Social Director

Jean & Rich Kitko

District University Coordinators

Don & Rhonda Weed

District Couple Of The Year

Dan & Veronica Gilbert

District Ambassadors

Buddy & Kim Summer

The Official Publication of the GWRRA Tri County Wings, Charleston, South Carolina ........................... December 2019

TRI COUNTY WINGS TRI COUNTY WINGS

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

South Carolina District

CHAPTER “SC-G”

BERKELEY • CHARLESTON • DORCHESTER

The “G” Force! Friends for Fun, Safety and

Knowledge

NEXT CHAPTER GATHERING November 2nd

Meet and Eat at 8:30 AM Gathering at 9:00 AM

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill 4968 Centre Pointe Drive,

North Charleston, SC

Chapter “G” Officer Team

Chapter Directors

Kevin & Becky Thornton

director@gwrra-sc-g.org

Assistant Directors

George & Gloria Servant

acd-1@gwrra-sc-g.org

508-868-7217

Chapter Treasurer

Anita Fender

quiltfixxer@aol.com

843-478-0989

Chapter Ride Coordinator

Vacant

Membership Enhancement

Coordinators

Sherri and Mike Pawlak

mec@gwrra-sc-g.org

2019 Couple of the Year

Sherri and Mike Pawlak

2019 Individual of the Year

Anita Fender

Chapter “G” Support Team

Activity Coordinator

Anita Fender

Goodie Shoppe

Gloria Servant

Newsletter Editor

George Servant

Webmaster

Mike Melton

admin@gwrra-sc-g.org

Web Editor

webdesign@gwrra-sc-g.org

Inside this Edition:

Article____________________ Page Chapter Director ......................... 2 Assistant CD .............................. 3-4 Rider Ed……………………………..5 Recipe of the Month………………..6 What’s Happening This Month…...7 Calendars…………….……………8-9 Birthdays & Anniversaries ........ ..10

Chapter Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/

groups/262035834162728/

Chapter Website:

http://gwrra-sc-g.org

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From our Chapter Directors

Greetings,

Merry Christmas! We hope this one is a great one for you and your family!

The Christmas Party will be on the 10th of December at Sticky Fingers in Summerville at 6PM.

This will also be our Gathering for the month of December also. Please contact George or Gloria

for tickets no later than December 5th. Cost is $23, includes beverage, tax and tip.

Also the last chance to buy tickets for the quilt which will be raffled off at the party.

We have raised $755 so far for ONE80PLACE.

We would like to thank Gloria & George for all the hard work putting together the Scavenger

Hunt. We hear that everyone that got to go had a great time. Because of dates being changed at

the last minute by me, we were unable to make it due to work.

I would like to thank Dave D. for getting us signed up for the Hanahan Christmas Parade which

will be on December 7th, meet at Hanahan High to line up at 8:30AM and decorate our rides.

Parade start is at 10AM.

I would also like to thank Mike M. for setting us up for the 28th Annual Edisto Christmas

Parade which will be on December 14th, KSU from Hardees, Ravenel, SC (Hwy 17) at 12 Noon to

ride down and have time to decorate our bikes.

I would ask that anyone that has input to please try to be at our December Team Meeting. We

have a lot of planning to do for 2020. Now that we kind of know what’s going on, we hope to

make things better with the new year.

Until the next one. Ride Safe, Ride Often, Ride Free.

Kevin & Becky Thornton

Chapter Directors (Pending Paperwork)

Kevin and Becky Thornton 843-425-8900

director@gwrra-sc-g.org

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Assistant Chapter Directors

George & Gloria Servant George - 508-868-7217

Gloria - 508-345-5228

email - acd-1@gwrra-sc-g.org

Assistant Chapter Directors

George & Gloria Servant George - 508-868-7217

Gloria - 508-345-5228

email - acd-1@gwrra-sc-g.org

Group Riding Tips

Safety is most important, so I feel that reviewing the following

16 Group Riding Tips (taken from some of the country’s foremost

motorcycle experts in a recent Wing World magazine} are worth

repeating to follow up from my last month’s article.

1. Organize the ride. This can be done informally in a parking lot, on a phone call or in a

meeting prior to the ride.

2. Ride your own ride. Riding in a group does not mean you surrender any decision making

when it comes to safety. Don’t go any faster than you feel comfortable going.

3. Consideration. When picking out the route and the stops you’ll make, consider the stamina

and needs of the group, the experience of all the riders and the limits of the motorcycles in the

group. Take adequate breaks along the way.

4. Communication on the ride. Make sure everyone knows the most common hand signals

used. The lead and drag bikes should have CB radios at a minimum.

5. Formation. Have your experienced riders as lead and drag bikes. Position less experienced

immediately behind the leader, allowing the front rider to adjust the pase if necessary.

6. Drag bike rider should have a cell phone to call for help if a motorcycle is disabled or has

been in an accident.

7. Keep together. The leader should only go as fast as the least experienced rider.

8. When riding, don’t fixate on the bike in front of you, but look well through the turn to where

you want to go.

9. If the group is riding faster than you feel comfortable, let the lead/drag know. You can drop

out to ride at your own pace. It’s all about fun and safety.

10. Make sure your bike is ready for the ride. Full fuel tank, empty bladder, bike maintenance

taken care of, etc. T-CLOCS.

11. Large group should be divided into smaller groups of five to seven bikes. Easier to navigate

through city streets, etc.

12. Use the 2 second rule between bikes as mentioned last month. Never ride side by side.

Once you pick a lane - stay in it!

13. As turns get sharper or visibility decreases, entering or exiting a highway, at tollbooths, or

on rough roads, move to a single file formation. (Continued on page 4)

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14. Tighten the formation to side by side at intersections with red lights. Don’t dawdle when

the light turns green, get through the intersection quickly so everyone gets through safely.

15. We share the road with many other vehicles. It’s against the law to block an intersection or

attempt to have two ot three bikes go through an intersection together that is regulated by a

stop sign.

16. When parking, the lead bike should try to get the group off the roadway as quickly as

possible. Try to have pull through parking at your destination if possible. Make sure there is

ample parking for your size group. Park together if at all possible. When hitting the road

again, it’s easier to resume your position in the pack.

I know everyone has heard all this many times before, but on every group ride,

we still have dangerous situations come up that could be potentially harmful. We

all want to ride more often and usually in a group, so let’s all apply what we know

to be safe riding fundamentals and ensure everyone’s safety.

Hope to enjoy lots of fun, SAFE rides in 2020!

Submitted by

George & Gloria Servant

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District Rider Educator Rich Kitco

6 Ernie Court

Irmo, SC 29063

843-240-3392

Capn_rich_1@yahoo.com

Winter Maintenance Cooler weather is here and riding opportunities are less so now is a good time

to take a close look at your ride and give it a thorough T-CLOCK inspection. Very

detailed T-CLOCK forms about what to check can be found online. Also in the

owner’s manual or shop manual can be found lists associated with mileage that

give a rundown of services that need to be performed. If you take your machine to

a shop for service, winter is a good time because the shops are less busy.

Most have heard of a T-CLOCK but have you ever really performed a really

detailed one on your ride? Also if you have a shop work on your bike it is a good

idea to T-CLOCK after getting it back. Are the fittings tight? Did they reattach your

accessories properly? Are the battery terminals or oil filter tight? Don’t rely on the

service tech alone, do your own check. Here are a couple of points to check from a

T-CLOCK form.

T- Tires & Wheels – along with pressure and tread check the brake pads.

C- Controls – have you ever lubed throttle cables and greased the throttle tube?

L- Lights & Electrics – remove battery cables and clean and use dielectric

grease on connections.

O- Oil & Other Fluids – is it time to change anti-freeze or brake and clutch fluid?

Most require replacing every 2 years.

C-Chassis – now may be a good time for that fork upgrade.

S- Stands – trike riders can forget about this one but have you ever lubed the

pivot on the sidestand? Works so much smoother.

So when the weather is frightful pick one item from the list and do a very

thorough check. Whether you repair yourself or make a shop list this will keep you

connected to your trike or motorcycle in the off season and make the coming ON

season much safer and enjoyable.

Richard Kitko, SC Senior District Educator

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Frosted Pumpkin Bars Ingredients: Bars:

1 (29 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin

2 1/2 cups white sugar

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

5 eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Frosting:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.

Beat pumpkin, white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Com-bine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a sifter;

sift into the pumpkin mixture and mix well; pour into the prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven until center springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth; add vanilla extract and beat. Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into the frosting, adding in small amounts and assuring

each batch is incorporated before introducing the next. Spread over the pumpkin bars.

Submitted by Gloria Servant

Fun facts about jellied Cranberry Sauce…………..

Massachusetts based Ocean Spray produces about 79 million cans every year and 85% are

sold for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

It takes about 200 cranberries to make one can of jellied cranberry sauce.

Jellied cranberry sauce from a can (the log) is most preferred by consumers accounting for

75% of all cranberry sauce sales.

Cranberry sauce was created in 1812 by boiling the bruised cranberries from the bog.

Because cranberries have a high pectin content, a key ingredient when making jams and jel-

lies, which causes the fruit to “gel”.

Canned cranberry sauce became an American staple for Thanksgiving in 1941.

John Lennon confirmed in an 1980 interview that he repeated the words “cranberry sauce” at

the end of the song “Strawberry Fields Forever”.

Recipe of the Month

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What’s Happening This Month and Beyond Here are some things that are coming up in the future. Submit info for this page to

admin@gwrra-sc-g.org

Chapter G

Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 10

Sticky Fingers - 6 PM

1200 N Main St.

Summerville Cost is $23, includes ribs,

chicken, pulled pork, three sides, beverage,

tax and tip. Contact George or Gloria (508-

868-7217 or 508-345-5228) to confirm you will

be attending no later than December 5th.

Please bring a dessert to feed about 4 people.

In lieu of gifts, we ask that you make a

monetary donation to One80 Place. We will

have a container for any toiletries, clothing,

etc., that you would like to drop off as well.

Last chance to buy quilt raffle

tickets also. Drawing will take

place at the party.

Hope to see everyone there!

Meet to Eats The first Meet to Eat will be on Thursday,

December 5th will be at Castillo’s Ristorante &

Pizzeria, 975 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville.

The second one will be on Tuesday,

December 17th at Manny’s Mediterranean

Grille, 1680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston. We

will eat at 6:30pm for both events.

Holiday Concert

The Summerville Orchestra is conducting a

Holiday Concert at Summers Corner on

Friday, December 20 at 7 PM.

Tickets are $10 and available at

SummervilleOrchestra.org

Team Meeting Our next Team Meeting will be at Perkins

Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville

on Sunday, December 8th at 4 PM. We break

to eat when the food is served. The meeting is

open to all members who would like to see

what it takes to run a chapter, or who has a

ride or activity they would like to share with

the team.

Hanahan Christmas

Parade We will participate again this year in the

Hanahan Christmas Parade on Saturday,

December 7th. Staging at the Hanahan High

School at 8:30 AM to decorate our bikes/

trikes/trailers. Parade starts promptly at 10

AM. Lots of children come out for this parade

and looking for the candy we can throw out to

them. Dogs will appreciate treats too!

Edisto Christmas Parade We are also participating in the Edisto

Christmas Parade on Saturday, December

14th. Plans are to meet at Hardee’s in Ravenel

at Noon and ride together to Edisto. Time to

decorate our bikes/trikes/trailers and get

ready for the parade.

January 1 - North/South Dinner

January 11 - District All Members Forum

February 2 - Super Bowl Party

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 1 2 3 4

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December 2019 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter “G”

Upcoming Events

1 Jan - North/South Dinner

11 Jan - District All Members Forum

2 Feb - Superbowl Party

Meet To Eat

Eat at 6:30pm

5 DEC - Castillo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 975 Bacons Bridge Rd,

Summerville

17 DEC - Manny’s Mediterranean Grille, 1680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston

THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER ‘G’ Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at www.gwrra-sc-g.org

5 DEC - Meet to Eat, Castillo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 975 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, Eat at 6:30pm

7 DEC - Hanahan Christmas Parade, Line up at 8:30am in front of Hanahan HS and decorate the

bikes

8 DEC - Team Meeting, Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, meet at 4:00pm

10 DEC - Chapter Gathering/Christmas Party - Sticky Fingers, 1200 N. Main St, Summerville This will be combined Gathering and Christmas Party. We start at 6:00pm.

You must have tickets to attend.

14 DEC - Edisto Christmas Parade. KSU from the Hardees in Ravenel at 12:00 Noon.

17 DEC - Meet to Eat, Manny’s Mediterranean Grille, 1680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, Eat at 6:30pm

28 DEC - District Plaque Capture Ride, unless we hear otherwise. Look for details in a “G”Mail.

Chapter ‘G’ Gathering &

Christmas Party

Meet To Eat

Meet To Eat

Chapter ‘G’ Gathering &

Ride

Team Meeting

SC District Plaque Capture

Hanahan Christmas Parade

Edisto Christmas Parade

Wreaths Across America

North/South Potluck Dinner

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January 2020 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter “G”

Upcoming Events

2 FEB - Super Bowl potluck dinner/game watching

Meet To Eat

Eat at 6:30pm

9 JAN - Ms. Rose’s Fine Food, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

21 JAN - Icehouse Restaurant, 104 E Doty Ave, Summerville

THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER ‘G’ Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at www.gwrra-sc-g.org

1 JAN - North/South potluck dinner. We eat at 2pm. Come out for games, great Northern & Southern recipes, and just a fun time. All are welcome.

Bring a friend or another family member. The more the better.

4 JAN - Chapter Gathering - Golden Corral, 4968 Centre Point Dr, North Charleston, 8:30am eat, 9:00am meet.

5 JAN - Team Meeting, Location and Time to be updated soon.(Open to all members)

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.

9 JAN - Meet to Eat, Ms. Rose’s Fine Food, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, Eat at 6:30pm.

11 JAN - District All Members Forum in Whitaker, SC. All are encouraged to attend.

21 JAN - Meet to Eat, Icehouse Restaurant, 104 E Doty Ave, Summerville, Eat at 6:30pm

25 JAN - District Plaque Capture Ride, look for details in a “G”Mail..

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Meet To Eat Team Meeting

Meet To Eat

SC District Plaque Capture

Chapter ‘G’ Gathering

District All Members Forum

North/South Potluck Dinner

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THE BULLETIN BOARD

FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE

THE BULLETIN BOARD

FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE

DECEMBER

BIRTHDAYS

VARIOUS DISTRICT

EVENTS

19-21 March—FL District Rally 16-18 April—SC District Rally

Well, it appears that winter is upon us. We are so lucky here in the Low Country of SC to be able to

ride year round. Riding in the winter isn’t without it’s own dangers. Like so many times, the morning

can be warm, and the temperatures drop in the afternoon, or vice versa. Sometimes, even bitter

cold. Be sure to layer and have your cold weather gear with you. Your fingers will love you for it.

Note: If you are new to Chapter ‘G’, or if we've missed your birthday or anniversary, please send an email to Mike Melton at meltong@cfl.rr.com. Include your name, birthday (Month/Day, no year needed) and anniversary (also Month/Day no year needed).

DECEMBER

ANNIVERSARIES

None that we know of.

Joe Swisher ..............................Dec 1

Sue DeFendi .............................Dec 9

Manuel Martinez ......................Dec 13

Becky Thornton ........................Dec 15

Arthur Stoney ...........................Dec 29

Susan Williams .........................Dec 30