Page 1 October 2011
B
GWRRA New Albany Wings
CHAPTER Monthly gathering
ROOSTERS
Eat at 5:30PM
Meet at 6:30PM
1601 Greentree Blvd.
Clarksville, Indiana 47129
812-590-3391
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WORDS OF
WISDOM
FROM chief BEE KEEPERs, MEC’s
CHAPTER DIRECTORs Bob & Lora Morrison
JERRY & Ruth BROWN Packets are always available at each meeting. If
you need one sooner, just let us know.
Greetings Everyone;
Encourage new & old riders alike to come to our
Well another month
meetings even if they don’t have a Gold Wing. There is
has flown by, where is the time
safety in numbers and I know a few of you could share
going? I don’t know about any-
one else, but this is one of my some wisdom as well.
favorite times of year to ride. I
enjoy seeing the leaves chang-
ing colors and the temperature
Ride Coordinators
is not so hot. Yes, for some this Ron & Tad Bohnert
is the sign that riding season
is coming to an end, but for As the weather is getting colder the Chapter hasn’t
some, it is the sign that the cold any rides scheduled for the rest of the year except
part of riding season is just ahead. for the Progressive Dinner Ride. If anyone has a
I would like to recognize our guests that joined last minute ideal give someone a call and maybe we
us at this month’s gathering. Keith Hall, our Assistant Dis-
can enjoy ONE more ride together. I’m sure we will
trict Director, paid us a visit to check on how things were
going and to update me on some paper work. Our other have a few more good riding days.
guest was our newest member, Joel’s daughter, Gracie. I
hope we didn’t scare her too bad. We are delighted she Keep in mind the Planning Meeting for next year’s
decided to join us and hope she will join us again. rides. We had some good ideas that turned into
Remember; please check our web site www. GREAT rides. You don’t have to lead them if you
chapterb.com for more information. don’t want to, just let us know where you think
Remember it is not so much the destination, but would be a good place to go. I’m sure we will try to
the enjoyment of the ride there and back, so ride safe go on some of the rides that were canceled this year
and often! if there is still some interest in them and redo some
rides if they were enjoyed, but would really like to
Your Chapter Directors,
go to new places that the Chapter hasn’t been to or
Ruthie and Jerry Brown
that have been years since
we did. One day, overnight
Safety talk from or longer just sug-
Lester Stonecipher gest them. How
about a ride to
Watch out for wet leaves on the road, espe- the east coast and a
cially in the morning. Also, deer season is here. 3 day cruise!!!!
Farmers are picking. So watch out for the deer
in the road too.
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Announcements
Birthdays Chapter Shirts
Chapter shirts were
OCTOBER ordered and had arrived,
Mike Goldman - 5th but alas, the colors were
inadvertantly reversed and
the order had to be re-
NOVEMBER turned for correction.
However, hav-
Bobby Morrison - 4th ing seen the “messed up
shirts”, these are going to
be REALLY SHARP when
they get them finished. I’m
excited! They are definitely
Anniversaries worth the wait. I hope you
all agree.
Tad Bohnert takes
this delay upon herself even
OCTOBER though it is out of her con-
Mark & Joan trol. This company has a
wonderful track record with
- 14th us and gives us an unbeat-
able price. So, Tad, relax!
NOVEMBER
Alan & Donna
- 12th
Traveling
plaques
Traveling District Plaque
Intellectual Resides with Chapter E, Anderson, Indiana
Challenge winners Meets on 2nd Thursdays
October Winners
Actual Count = 128 Traveling Regional Plaque
Resides with Chapter J2, Clair, Michigan
First Place - Lora Morrison 128 Meets 1st Thursdays at VFW Hall
Second Place - Ron Bohnert 135 Traveled 500+ miles with 8 members
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Announcements
Pig Roast Christmas Party
Chapter B’s Christmas Party is only a little over a
month away. Are you ready for all the fun?!
As I mentioned before, it will once again be held
at Magdalena’s Restaurant & Cafe on the Square in
downtown Corydon. Per restaurant instructions, no one
Jerry & Ruth Brown’s Pig Roast turned will be allowed to be seated prior to 6:00 pm.
out well. The weather was kinder this year Please remember to bring a wrapped $10 gift
labeled for a guy or gal. Cost for the meal will be an-
-- chilly enough that the fire was very enjoy-
nounced closer to the date once a more accurate count
able as the sun diappeared, but not so cold can be made and funds can be counted. It is the Chap-
that you went numb! Thank you Jerry and ter’s hope to cover most of the meal cost.
Ruth for inviting us all to join you and your Last minute wrapped auction items will still be
accepted at the party so keep them coming. The more
family. It’s always nice to see them again. we have to bid on the more fun we will have. Items for
the auction can be slightly used, brand new, donated
from companies or businesses. They may also be hand
Recovery Wishes to made or even gag gifts. There really are no limits. We
Christopher reason will bid on anything. I mean really--it’s only money!
Speaking of money, don’t forget your Biker Bucks
It was very unsettling news to hear that Christopher Rea- the night of the party or you won’t be able to bid on
son had gone down on his GoldWing when the news anything. That would be a real Bahumbug!
came about a month ago. At the end of the chapter’s
last icecream ride, the men looked through the fense at
Charlies and they felt the bike looked to be in fair shape.
Robert called Chris and spoke with him and Christopher
sent this to share with all of you. Please keep him in your MAGDALENA’S
thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover and 103 East Chestnut St.
makes the journey back to riding--we hope--very soon. Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-8075
I would like to say Thank You to everyone that has
called and emailed me checking up on my condi-
tion after my accident! While I was very lucky and
walked away with a spranged wrist (where I hit the Auction Items &
passenger side mirror) and a scratch on my shin, Biker Bucks
all of your well wishes exemplifies the spirit of the
GWRRA! I am so thankful to have friends (even Bring in wrapped donations for the auction to
though we have only met a couple of times!) like the November meeting and receive additional biker
yourselves! I hope to be back on two wheels by bucks. I will continue to have fun ways for you to earn
more biker bucks but this is it! Make sure you are filling
spring:)!!
out your monthly forms and get them to me before the
Christopher Reason party -- keeping up with the biker bucks is your responsi-
bility--but I want you to have TONS of MONEY!
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The Minutes
october Officers
Welcomed visitor, Keith Hall, Assistant District Director JERRY & RUTH BROWN - CD’s
Past and future rides and special events discussed -- see Chapter Directors
spreadsheet. jwbrown9153@yahoo.com
OPEN - ACD’s
Joel will check into Sock Factory making GWRRA socks. Assistant Chapter Directors
NO MEETINTG in December. Our Christmas Party will BOB & LORA MORRISON - MEC’s
serve as our gathering. Membership Enhancement Coordinators
Bob: morrfour@insightbb.com
Keith informed the chapter of the food drive they have Lora: loralmstamper@insightbb.com
been doing for Joplin after the hurricaines. They are RON & TAD BOHNERT
going to take the donations they have raised in trailers
Ride Coordinators
pulled by as many bikes as possible in the next week or
so. He will keep Jerry updated so anyone who would like tadandron@yahoo.com
to participate is welcome to join them. Will be 400-600 TERESA OEHMANN CRAFT
miles. Treasurer
navymomteresa@aol.com
Our birthday and anniversary members were not in at- LESTER STONECIPHER
tendance, but there was cake!
Safety Coordinator
Jeannette informed the chapter about Quilts for Kids. LORA MORRISON
See article. Newsletter Editor
loralmstamper@insightbb.com
Joel will be making a ride to pick up a proto-type trailer
and is asking anyone interested in helping him try it out
DON GASTINEAU
to give him a call. Web Page Coordinator
Joel mentioned Eagle Riders - rent GoldWing one way for CHAPTER WEB PAGE
$40-$50. See eagleriders.com if interested.
chapterb.com
Auction donation of two containers of fudge made by Tad
Bohnert went for $22.00 each to Lora & Joel/Grace, and
Jeannette. Thanks Tad!
Robert thanked Joel for the kind letter he sent in to
GWRRA. Joel had mentioned that “Honda riders are the
kindest people.”
Many good will stories were shared amungst the chapter
including Roger, the 5x cancer survivor who carries oxy-
gen in his trailer and loves to ride.
Next year may be the last governors ride.
Those who didn’t ride today owe $1.00
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Quilts
for Kids
Quilts for Kids is a non-profit organization that
sends a kit, upon request, to individuals who would
like to donate their time and talent to make a small
quilt for a child. These children are newborn to 18
years of age, who are suffering from cancer or another
serious illness. The organization distributes the quilts
after they are completed.
ITEMS TO NOTE:
• Quilts for Kids provides material for quilt top and
backing
• YOU provide batting and thread
• Quilts for Kids asks that the quilt is completed within
4-6 weeks of receipt
• Machine sewing ONLY (These quilts will need to be
able to withstand repeated washings related to pa-
tient’s health condition)
Jeannette would like Chapter B to send several
completed quilts in together. Because of the turn-around
time frame on the quilts, she feels that waiting until after
the holidays would be the best time to start.
Please let Jeannette know if you are interested.
She will request the kits all at one time.
If you know of anyone outside the chapter who
would be interested in joining in this endeavor, please let
Jeannette know that as well.
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Page 8 October 2011
Articles &
Information
Safety Tips for
Joel’s Trip Riders
Here is the latest UPDATE on Joel and JulieAnne’s trip When you ride your motorcycle or are
across country:
a passenger, follow these tips to stay safe:
Rescheduled for Nov 2 - 8: Pick up bike in LA and trav- Always wear a DOT-approved helmet.
el to Las Vegas (no time for fun and games) to pick up Never drive your motorcycle after
prototype trailer. Once everything ready to roll, first stop
Hoover Damn, then on to the Grand Canyon! Depend- drinking. Alcohol greatly impairs your ability
ing on the weather, we’ll either take the Southern Route to safely operate a motorcycle. If you have
back via I40, or hopefully detour through Colorado and been drinking, get a ride home or call a taxi.
come back on I70. 2,500 miles one way! Hope to arrive
Don't let friends ride impaired. Take
back Sunday Nov 6.
their keys away.
Joel D. Gonia Wear protective clothing that pro-
Living large - Flying low - Riding high vides some level of injury protection. Upper
body clothing should also include bright
colors or reflective materials, so that other
motorists can more easily see you.
Avoid tailgating and riding between
lanes.
Maintain a safe speed and exercise
A Proven Safety Measure caution when traveling over slippery surfac-
es or
Helmets save motorcycle riders' lives. gravel.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MotorcycleSafety/
Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by
69%. In a motorcycle crash, an unhelmeted
rider is 40% more likely to die from a head
injury than someone wearing a helmet.
In 2008, helmets saved over 1,800 riders'
lives, but about 800 more lives could have
been saved if all riders had worn helmets.
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TOURING TIP:
Riding In A Proper State Of Mind
Submitted by Don Gastineau 1. Before the Ride: Similar to going through a
October 7th, 2011
mechanical checklist of your bike before rid-
ing it, perform a mental status Q & A before
http://www.roadrunner.travel/wp/2011/10/07/ hitting the starter button.
touring-tip-riding-in-a-proper-state-of-mind/
• Am I fit, relaxed and calm? As noted
above, riding a motorcycle proficiently and
It’s been observed that operating a motorcycle is safely on the street requires a high degree of
90% mental and only 10% physical. In addition, mental focus. That focus will be impaired if
scientists tell us that we are not consciously aware a rider is tired, emotionally upset or mentally
of most of what the mind is doing in everyday life. distracted with other pressing matters. Make
Do you consciously think about breathing or making sure you’re rested and able to concentrate on
your heart beat or which foot operates your bike’s the mental demands of motorcycling.
gear shift? Like an iceberg, some 90% of the brain’s
activity is taking place below the conscious surface. • Have I considered the weather, road and
This may fly in the face of some historic perceptions other riding challenges I’m likely to en-
of motorcyclists as brawny he-men muscling heavy- counter on today’s ride? Mentally project
weight cruiser-type bikes down the road. the riding conditions you are likely to en-
counter during the upcoming day’s ride so
The predominance of an expert rider’s mind, over you will be mentally (and physically) pre-
his or her physical strength, was never made more pared to deal with them; this also will reduce
clear to me than during a track school day. The the likelihood of you encountering unantici-
students were overwhelmingly males, riding large pated problems. This is somewhat like an
displacement bikes. They would streak down the athlete envisioning a winning performance.
track’s straightaway at warp speed, but then almost
panic and brake to a near stop before entering the • Was the last bike I rode different than the
upcoming hairpin curve. This was followed by one I’m on now? Each motorcycle has its
them riding tentatively around the ensuing chicanes, own unique handling and riding characteris-
s-curves and sweepers before again launching into tics. Once your subconscious mind has been
rocket-mode on the straightaway. programmed on one bike, it usually stays
programmed for that bike, at least for a pe-
Meanwhile, the instructors, one of which was a riod of time. Consequently, it’s usually wise
petite female riding a Suzuki SV650, were passing not to ride your current mount aggressively,
the students with such ease that the scene was almost until the reprogramming has taken hold.
comical. Clearly muscle power and physical prow-
ess were not ruling the day and, for that matter, nei- • Am I preoccupied with thoughts other
ther was the significantly higher horsepower of the than those about today’s ride? If your
students’ mounts. Through the course of the class, it conscious mind becomes focused on some-
became painfully obvious (although not in the physi- thing other than the ride, the important
cal sense) that superior riding skills were mostly due external sensory information needed for safe
to mental training and focus, not bicep size. The day riding is probably being compromised. Your
ended with a cadre of humbled, but wiser and more subconscious mind may well know how to
proficient student riders. operate the motorcycle, but it may not be
perceiving and processing possible threats,
How does this all relate to your next motorcycle such as a stray dog running loose, debris in
tour? The mental aspect of riding a motorcycle the road, a car entering from a driveway or
safely is of paramount importance, regardless of a hundred other potential risks. Sometimes,
whether you’re riding to the neighborhood Starbucks distracted riders will automatically slow
or going cross-country. I’ve organized my tips for down, miss a turn, blow a curve or exhibit
“riding in a proper state of mind” into the following some other warning signal that lets them
three categories: know their mental focus is compromised. If
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-- Continuation --
T O U R I N G T I P : Riding In A Proper State Of Mind
this happens to you, or you observe it in a and refine their basic riding skills. There are literally
fellow rider, it’s time to take a break and get hundreds of additional techniques to be learned and
refocused. riders should make progress learning and master-
• Are riding conditions distracting my ing them every year. Each new skill, whether it is
concentration? Much of our passion for learning how to ride through curves more effectively
riding emanates from our experiencing the or adding new street survival skills for avoiding ac-
surrounding environment with all five senses. cidents, the process is always the same. Practice the
Those sensory experiences, though, can
become mentally distracting if they’re too technique until performing it becomes automatic or
intense, usually in the form of heat or cold. until it has migrated from your conscious mind to
Riders also can become distracted from phys- your subconscious mind. Riders always know when
ical discomfort, like a full bladder, a head- they’re riding with their mind, because they get that
ache or some other malady. Riders should very pleasurable “Zen” or “in the zone” feeling of
identify and eliminate the distraction at the
earliest opportunity. Whether it’s stopping to effortlessly flowing with the road. If you’re not
cool down with a cold drink, adjusting layers flowing with the road, figure out why.
of clothing, using the restroom or something
else, it’s important to alleviate the cause of 3. After the Ride: To continuously improve
the mental distraction . your riding and safety skills, it’s important to
answer several questions after the ride:
2. During the Ride: It’s important to moni-
tor your state of mind and how it’s affecting • What did I do or not do today that could
your riding while you’re motoring along. Ask
yourself these questions: have led to an accident? At the conclusion
of the day’s ride, debrief yourself on whether
This is not to suggest, however, that riding a motor- you made decisions or took actions that
cycle will always be as comfortable as riding in an increased your risk of an accident. For ex-
air conditioned car. It clearly won’t be, but riders
should take the actions necessary to minimize physi- ample, was I riding too aggressively around
cal discomfort when that discomfort is sufficiently several blind curves or was there a “close
high enough to compromise their mental focus. If call” that I could have avoided?
the discomfort is moderate and not physically threat-
ening, here’s a technique I’ve used quite success- • What were the lessons learned today for
fully: just don’t think about it! future rides? After your debriefing and self-
evaluation, make a mental note of any chang-
• Am I in “the zone”? When someone first es needed to your riding style and strategy
learns to ride a motorcycle, they have to that will make you a better and safer rider in
consciously think about the actions necessary the future.
to operate their machine: let out the clutch,
twist the throttle, change gears, look through There’s no reason that proficient riding lessons
the corner, push on the handlebars, properly learned have to be learned the hard way. Use your
apply braking, etc. Before venturing out on head and ride safe.
the street, however, these actions have to
be practiced and become second nature, not –Jim Parks
requiring any conscious thinking.
To obtain a high level of riding proficiency and safe-
ty, however, motorcyclists must substantially expand
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DATE OF
CHAPTER B RIDES & FUNCTIONS
EVENT DESTINATION MEETING MEETING ADDITIONAL
RIDE PLACE TIME INFO
October 2, Harvest River Front 10:00 – 11:00 No rain date. See
2011 Homecoming W 10th St & am flyer for additional
6th St information.
October 3, Ronald Ronald McDonald BP Gas Sta- 5:00 pm Bring drink pull tabs
2011 McDonald House in Louis- tion and HBA items col-
House, Dinner ville New Albany lected over the year
& Ice-cream to drop off.
October 14- Joel’s Ride West Virginia n/a CANCELLED Due to unavailability
16, 2011 of persons to join
the ride
October 15, Floyd Memo- Floyd Memo- $20 for rider, $30
2011 rial Charity rial Hospital for couple
Event
October 18, Sock Factory Helmsburg, IN n/a CANCELLED Due to a fire at the
2011 Brown County factory.
November Progressive Appetizers – Ja- BP Gas Sta- TBA Rain or shine,
19, 2011 Dinner son & Jeannette’s tion Bike or car,
Salad – Teresa’s New Albany We just want you to
Main Course – join in the fun!
Ron & Tad’s
Desserts – Bob &
Lora’s
December Christmas Magdalena’s Downtown 6:00 pm Bring $10 wrapped
3, 2011 Party Corydon on (No early ar- gift labeled “Guy” or
the square rivals) “Gal”. Bring all your
Biker Bucks to spend
on auction items.
December Planning Bob & Lora’s 14077 Hayes 2:00 pm Pitch in dinner –
4, 2011 Meeting Ct NE please bring dish.
Palmyra, IN Tea and soft drinks
47164 provided. Come
with ideas for future
rides.
February 5, Superbowl Bob & Lora’s 14077 Hayes 4:00 pm Pitch in dinner –
2012 Party (a non-chapter Ct NE please bring dish.
event) Palmyra, IN Tea provided.
47164 B.Y.O.B.
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EVENTS & RIDES OUTSIDE CHAPTER B
DATE OF RIDE EVENT DESTINATION MEETING MEETING TIME ADDITIONAL INFO
PLACE
DATE CHANGE Indiana District Fall Anderson, IN Unscheduled n/a Mandatory for CD and ACD. All are
Meeting welcome to come. Call Jerry Brown
November 12, if interested in going.
2011
Treasurer needs to attend.
February 3-4, 2012 Wingless Weekend Michigan Unscheduled n/a Michigan District Event
February 10-11, Cabin Fever Columbus, OH Unscheduled n/a Ohio District Event
2012
February 17-19, Winter Rendezvous Wyndham West TBA TBA Dinner, dancing, crafts, etc.
2012
Indianapolis, IN Theme “Out to the Movies” – dress
82181 as character from favorite movie
July 4-7, 2012 Wing Ding 34 Ft. Wayne, IN TBA TBA
July 3-7, 2013* Wing Ding 35 Greenville, SC TBA TBA For those long range planners!
*Please note the year!
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October 2011
NO MEETING
THIS MONTH!
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