GWRRA Chapter IN-O April 2020
Chapter Directors
Vernon Hunt
(812) 454-5763
Diane Angermeier
(812) 499-3577
Assistant Chapter Director Jim & Mary Swanson
(270) 823-7889
Treasurers
Charles & Kathy Friedman
Ride Coordinators
Charles & Kathy Friedman
(812) 550-2693
Web Master
Dan Roberts
(270) 748-0301
Newsletter Editor
Cathy Roberts
(270) 748-1168
Membership Enhancement
Wendy Bengert
(812) 454-4574
Couple of the Year
Jim & Mary Swanson
(270) 823-7889
Secretary
Rose Schreiner
(270) 577-8860
Biker Bucks
Andrea Strickland (812)215-0413
The Golden
Eagle Gazette
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
April’s Gathering has been cancelled
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00. Everyone is always welcome!
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Update regarding COVID-19
Wing Ding 42:
The health and well being of our members and employees is our top
priority. Considering how far out Wing Ding 42 is slated (June 30 - July 4),
we are still planning to proceed as scheduled and hope to see you all there!
As this is a fluid situation, we are monitoring the updates from the state and
county health departments and the CDC as well as working with our
contacts in Springfield to ensure the event can go on as scheduled with
their venues, hotels, etc. If there are any changes or updates, we will post
them here. For now, we look forward to having a great event and seeing
you all there!
Home Office:
Due to the current Maricopa County restrictions in regards with the Corona Virus, Home Office will not be accepting visitors. Our office is still
functioning during normal business hours Monday - Thursday and can be
reached at 1-800-843-9460 or through live chat. We will gladly let you
know as soon as the restrictions are lifted. Be safe and stay healthy.
Thank you,
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
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Chapter Directors
Vern Hunt &
Diane Angermeier
Chapter Directors
To All Members and Members to be,
It looks as this year is starting out different as far as the gatherings go. Who
could have predicted we would all be confined to the house due to an
outbreak of this magnitude? I believe we will all come out of this hopefully
better than ever and realize that at any time what can happen when you
least expect it. A lot of our activities have been postponed and will be
rescheduled when this crisis has been cleared by the government. At this
time, we just need to do what is necessary to gain back control of our life
and hope for the best for everyone.
As a chapter and members of GWRRA we have survived a lot of different
issues and we will survive this. If there are members that need help let us
keep the lines of communication open and help each other where and
when we are needed. If you need something from this chapter please let
someone on the staff know and they can notify me and I can get a call out
to all members to see if anyone can help you with what you need help
with. I am sure with this chapter’s resources we can come up with a
solution to give you the help that you need.
Diane and I are very lucky to have so many great people in our chapter and
feel so blessed to have so many friends that we feel are family. We have
been supported by so many great people and invite all ideas that you have.
We will survive as Americans and as Chapter O members. We are strong
as a chapter and a family that will go on and continue as long as we believe.
God bless us all and stay well,
Vernon Hunt and Diane Angermeier
Chapter O Directors
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Assistant Chapter Directors
Jim & Mary
Swanson Assistant
Chapter Directors
Hello Friends,
Who could have predicted the situation we find ourselves in? With the
weather improving we can all still look forward to the activities our days
offer, whether it be early spring cleaning or those honey do jobs we said
we would finish when we have the time. It’s also a good time to read, catch
up on a television series, or get to know the person next to you a little bit
better. I think we can all be thankful for having friends, family, and loved
ones near to us. These difficult times will pass. Blue skies, warm temps, and
curvy roads will soon be here for us to enjoy once again.
God bless you all,
Jim and Mary Swanson
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Motorist Awareness
Charles & Kathy
Friedman
Treasurers
Hello Everyone
April is dedicated as Distracted Driving month. I am sure everyone knew that, right? If
not, you do now. As fellow motorcycle riders we are all encouraged to help make the
public aware of our being on the road. It simply can save a life and maybe your own.
As individuals or Chapters, we can make it happen. As we have said before, it’s not that
hard and a lot of us are doing it already. A few things that can be done in April (or
anytime) to help make the public aware of us is, doing handouts at mall shows, car
shows, rest stops, at malls, department store and dealerships for car and motorcycles.
Also always talk safety at restaurants and gas stations. For more info on handouts,
contact us.
The automobile industries have provided us with safer vehicles with the electronic
sensors that warn us of vehicles too close on either side of our vehicle and even
provide braking assist for anticipated front end collisions. As motorcyclists, we don’t
have these luxuries and have to depend on our driving skills as we travel our highways and backroads. We ask the motorist to use common sense and the safety technology
in the auto and trucks to help share the road and keep everyone safe, them and US.
There is a range of distracting activities from talking, texting on their phones, eating,
grooming, and reading. Even the hands-free devices are a risk of mental distractions.
The human mind can only process one thing at a time. Your eyes may see something
but the brain can’t react because you are talking to aunt Sue.
Common Distractions
☺ Turn your phone off or switch it to silent mode before you get in the car. Then
stow it away so that it’s out of reach.
☺ If you need to make a call, pull over to a safe area first.
☺ Ask a passenger to make the call or respond to a text for you.
☺ Don’t ever text and drive, surf the web, use mapping apps, or read your email while
driving. It’s dangerous and against the law in most states.
☺ If using a GPS device, enter your destination before you start to drive. If you prefer
a map or written directions, review them in advance. If you need help while driving,
ask a passenger to assist you or pull over to a safe location to change your GPS or
review your map/directions.
☺ Secure your pets. Unsecured pets can be a big distraction in the car.
☺ Pull over to a safe place to address situations involving children in the car.
☺ Multi-tasking behind the wheel is dangerous. Refrain from eating, drinking, reading,
grooming, smoking, and any other activity that takes your mind and eyes off the
road.
Drive defensively and have FUN
Charles & Kathy Friedman
IN District MAP Coordinators
812-550-2693 [email protected]
Motorist Awareness has just announced the opening of it's own webpage. It is still being built and things added or changed so more will come. Check it out http://www.MAP-GWRRA.org
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Member Spotlight
Diane Angermeier
Chapter Director
Marvin & Karen Guest
Marvin & Karen joined Chapter O in 1997
They joined GWRRA in 1998
Marvin’s family: From Mt. Vernon, IN
He is one of seven children
Karen works at Toyota.
Marvin worked for the Evansville Police Department from 1963 – 2004
Promotions included:
1969 - Detective
1972 – Sergeant
1977 – Lieutenant
1984 – Captain 1988 – Deputy Chief
1998 – Chief
Marvin & Karen’s interests include:
Seeing the wonderful sites in the USA
Riding their Goldwing Trike
Bird watching
Reading
Word search puzzles
Carpentry
Marvin’s first motorcycle was a 1975 Honda 750.
He had it for only 3 months because he had to
have the new Goldwing!
One of the 1st GL 1000 – 1975
Goldwing 1100
1997 Goldwing 1500
2003 Goldwing 1800 – triked in 2014
Their favorite rides are so many …
Key West, Mackinac Island, Mt. Rushmore,
Savannah, GA
There is still so much more to see. They can’t
choose just one.
Marvin & Karen have an adorable Yorkshire
Terrier, Avery.
They love the Evansville West Side!
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Riders Education
Chuck and
Chris Jacobs
District Rider
Educators
TOPIC: Spring is coming, March 20!
Making sure that your motorcycle is fit for the road is just as important as
practicing safe riding. Should something be wrong with your motorcycle, it
will be in your best interest to find out prior to hitting the road. To make
sure that your motorcycle is in good working order, check the following:
Tires — check for any cracks or bulges, or signs of wear in the treads.
Low tire pressure or any defects could cause a blowout.
Under the motorcycle — Look for signs of oil or gas leaks
Headlight, taillight and signals — Test for high and low beams. Make
sure that all lights are functioning
Hydraulic and Coolant fluids — Level should be checked regularly
Clutch and throttle — Make sure they are working smoothly. Throttle
should snap back when released.
Mirrors — Clean and adjust all mirrors to ensure sharpest viewing
Brakes — Test front and rear brakes. Each brake should feel firm and hold
the motorcycle still when fully applied
Horn — Test the horn
IN Educators
Chuck and Chris Jacobs
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Riders Education
Chuck and
Chris Jacobs
District Rider
Educators
This Event Might
be Rescheduled in
the Fall
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Minutes of Last Gathering Rose Schreiner
Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of allegiance
Gathering officiated by Jim and Mary Swanson
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Jack Winternheimer’s bike and article was published in the March
issue of Wing World Magazine
Missouri Rally May 28th-30th
Michael Schreiner talked about the ride schedule
26 members attended the gathering
Candy jar winner was Charles Friedman
Tech day at is April 18th @ Dennis and Debbie Juncker’s house
12:00pm
GWRRA Anniversaries
None
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April 1st
April Fool’s
Day
April 12th
Easter
April 24th
Arbor Day
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 Jim
Swanson’s
Birthday
10 11 Joe
Strickland’s
Birthday
12 Ron & Debbie
Weis’
Anniversary
13 14 Scott
Garrand’s
Birthday
John & Ginny
Edwards’
Anniversary
15 Robert &
Karen
Parker’s
Anniversary
16 17 Bobby &
Patty Downs’
Anniversary
18
19 20 21 Jane
Abernathy’s
Birthday
22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30
April 2020
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Events Page
April 2020
1. 1st-June30th Indiana 2020
Contest
2. 12th-Chapter Gathering
3. 18th-Tech Day
4. 25th-ARC Course Evansville, IN
at 9:00am
May 2020
1. 2nd-TRC Course Evansville, IN at
9:00am
2. 9th-Blessing of the Bikes
3. 9th ARC Range only at
Crawfordsville, IN at 8:00am
4. 9th TRC Range only at
Crawfordsville, IN at 1:00pm
5. 10th-Chapter Gathering
6. 15th-16th Spring Wing Warm Up
7. 15th-17th Niehaus Appreciation
Day
8. 28th-30th Missouri District Rally
June 2020
1. 14th-Chapter Gathering
2. 6th-7th Indiana District ride
South
3. June 30th-July 4th Wing Ding 42
July 2020
1. 12th-Chapter Gathering
2. 30th-Aug 1st Illinois District Rally
August 2020
1. 8th-9th Indiana District Ride
North
2. 9th-Chapter Gathering
September 2020
1. 13th-Chapter Gathering
2. 19th-26th Smoky Mts. Trip
3. 24th-26th North Carolina Rally
October 2020
1. 3rd-Cookout at David & Lynn
Hunt’s House
2. 10th-Fall Festival Parade
3. 11th-Chapter Gathering
4. 18th-Chilli at Jim & Mary
Swanson’s House
November 2020
1. 8th-Chapter Gathering
December 2020
1. 5th-Christmas Party
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2020 Rides
Ride
meeting
places
are:
Henderson,
KY
Thorntons
Gas Station on
Highway 41
closest to the
twin bridges
2855 US
Highway 41
Evansville, IN
Marathon Gas
Station
Lynch & N
Burkhardt Rd
3526 Interstate Drive
At
Restaurant
The Chapter
will meet at the
restaurant
DATE MEET AT LEAVE TIME NAME CITY/STATE ESTIMATED
MILES
Saturday
April 11th
Henderson 11am Poole Mill
Restaurant
Poole, KY 16
Sunday
April 12th
Easter/Open
Wednesday
April 15th
Evansville 6pm Double D’s Boonville, IN 13
Saturday
April 18th
At
Restaurant
12pm Tech Day
Dennis &
Debbie
Junckers
Mt Vernon,
IN
Sunday
April 19th
Henderson 9am Windy
Hollow
Restaurant
Owensboro,
KY
35
Saturday
April 25th
At
Restaurant
8am ARC Newburgh,
IN
Sunday
April 26th
Evansville 1pm Sara’s
Harmony
Way
New
Harmony, IN
30
Thursday
April 30th
Evansville 6pm Knob Hill
Tavern
Newburgh,
IN
7
Saturday
May 2nd
At
Restaurant
8am TRC Newburgh,
IN
Sunday
May 3rd
Evansville 12:30pm 423
Smokehouse
BBQ
Petersburgh,
IN
47
Tuesday
May 5th
At
Restaurant
6pm El Charro
Café
Evansville, IN
Saturday
May 9th
Evansville 8am Blessing of
the Bikes
Aviston, IL 150
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Chapter IN-O Ride Your Bike Game
Start: End of Pandemic
End: Very Last Day we can Ride
Take a of your odometer on The End
of the Pandemic and send it to Vern. Take a
of your odometer on the Very Last Day we
can Ride and send it to Vern. The three people who
have the most miles driven in 2020 win!
1st place: $25.00
2nd place: $1000.00 in Biker Bucks
3rd place: $500 in Biker Bucks
Dates of
contest will be
announced at a
later date.
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Bike Blessing May 9th, 2020
Guys, bring your tools and your
project.
8750 Davis
Road, Mt Vernon,
IN
Ladies,
Tech Day Debbie Juncker
May 9th, 2020
Meet at Evansville
8am
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Louisiana Rally
Hello GWRRA members.
The Louisiana District Directors and the Louisiana Team hope that ALL
GWRRA members come through these trying times without any
problems. We know our 2020 rally is not of great importance as the many
concerns going on in our country with the spread of this virus, but we have
established a new date and wanted to make you aware of it.
Our 2020 Mardi Gras Madness Rally will be October 22nd, 23rd, & 24th.
As of this time, both of our rides are still in place. October 21st will be the
New Orleans tour and October 25th will be the escorted tour lead by the
Shriners.
This is also an opportunity for you to attend 2 major rallies in 2 weeks. The
Mississippi Rally is October 15th, 16th & 17th the week before our rally.
This is double the fun only 127 miles from each other. This is
an opportunity that you may not want to pass up.
We ask EVERYONE that was registered, to reply to this email to
let us know if you would like a full refund or, keep your March
registration in place and roll it over to October.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Louisiana District Directors
Beters / Jastrams
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) CDC
Take steps to protect yourself and others
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after
you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel
dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your
community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting
very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are
sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the
inside of your elbow.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and
water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at
least 60% alcohol.
Wear a facemask if you are sick
If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people
(e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office.
If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble
breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and
people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room.
Learn what to do if you are sick.
If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for
someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be
in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,
doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets,
faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to
disinfection.
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Indiana’s 2020 Contest April 1st-June 30th
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Mail to GWRRA-PO Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-9942
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GWRRA National and Indiana District Contacts
GWRRA National
Director GWRRA
Jere & Sherry Goodman
Rider Educator
George & Susan Huttman
Membership Enhancement
Larry & Penny Anthony
Motorist Awareness
Mike & Barri Critzman
Indiana District Staff
District Directors
Rick & Debbie Warmels
(260) 740-2321
(260) 433-0800
Assistant Directors
Southern Indiana Section
Joe & Paula Swift
(317) 979-1398
(317) 440-4330
Membership Enhancement
Gary & Carol Meyerholtz
(812) 639-7776
(812) 631-3203
Assistant District Educator
Becky Cassitty
(812) 983-4209
Motorist Awareness
Charles & Kathy Friedman
(812) 550-2693
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National Events June 30th-July 4th 2020
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National Events June 30th-July 4th 2020
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Indiana Events May 15th-16th 2020
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Missouri Rally May 28th-30th 2020
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Missouri Rally May 28th-30th 2020
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Illinois District Rally July 30th-August 1st 2020
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Illinois District Rally July 30th-August 1st 2020
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Mississippi Rally October 15th-17th 2020
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Mississippi Rally October 15th-17th 2020
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Chapter IN-O is affiliated with the Gold Wing Road Riders
Association. It is located in Indiana’s District. The chapter was
chartered in 1988 and has members from Evansville, Indiana,
Southwestern Indiana, and Northwestern Kentucky.
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association is recognized as the
world’s largest single-marquee for safety, technical, educational
and social organization for riders of touring motorcycles. We are
actually a large family who live by the following motto:
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
April’s Gathering has been cancelled
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!
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