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Colorado Chapter E (Est. 1990), Region F, Gold Wing Road Riders Association“Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge”

ARVADA WINGS

Directors’ Corner By Bob & Jan Wills, Chapter Directors

August 2017

Greetings, Chapter E Members I can't believe it is August and almost time to say GOOD BYE to all our Chapter E family. If you would have told us that we would be moving to Missouri in December 2016, I would have said, “You’re funny! HA! HA!” So much has happened this year, it is hard to put all our fantastic memories in words. Just know that we will truly miss each & everyone. Since we joined GWRRA in 1992, we have always been a part of Chapter E. As Chapter E's Couple of the Year in 2015, we were so truly proud to represent Chapter E. Wow, what a great roller

coaster ride! Then our position as Chapter Directors, boy, what a great time we have had. Nobody could have prepared us for all the fun we have had as your Chapter Directors. A very big THANK YOU goes out to our Chapter Staff!

Please see Directors’ Corner on page 2

Contents of this Issue

Directors’ Corner 1

April’s Adjectives 3

2017 Mine and Power Plant Tours 4

The Picture Guy 5

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Directors’ Corner from page 1

If we couldn't be at a gathering, we knew the Chapter was in great hands with Bill Weiss & Lisa Capano. Thank you from the bottoms of our heart for everything you helped us accomplish with answering questions, stepping in for us and doing whatever was needed. April Hansen, what can we truly say! If things needed to get done. you made it happen, from sending the weekly events out to publishing the newsletter, and keeping track of the Chapter’s funds and keeping us on the straight and narrow with all Chapter affairs. Morey & Wanda Stadel, what would it have been like if we didn't have a yearly maintenance day at your home. Wanda, as our phone lady we kept you quite busy reminding everyone when we had a Chapter meeting. Donald Redline, when we weren't at a Chapter gathering, dinner ride or other function, I know that there would be pictures on Facebook.

Roy & Mary Bastian and Gary & Sandy Wedge, we knew if there was anything that we needed help with we could always count on you. Bill Bunker, thank you for taking charge of reserving a spot for our fundraisers. Barb Bunker, thank you for making sure that, when people needed Chapter E shirts, you always had them ready to go. As for Bob & me, we really appre-ciate all your work in keeping our vests current. I know that was a difficult job because at times we had to have you rush them. As for all the other members of Chapter E, thank you for all the smiles and laughter you brought into our lives and the lives of the Chapter members. Not to forget all our family from all the other Chapters, we will miss you! Thank you for all the fun, laughter and great times we had.

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Miscellaneous Trivia 1. How many of every ten Hallmark cards

are purchased by women?

2. What type of acts were barred from the Miss America contest in 1948?

3. What weapon does David use in his

fight with Goliath?

4. What is a prestidigitator?

5. What Abbott and Costello gold record is on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

6. In what language is “klutz” an insult?

7. In the fur trade, what were “hairy bank notes”?

8. What 1960’s fashion fad was inspired by an Asian leader’s garb?

9. Which of the five senses develops first?

10. How long is the world’s longest

motorcycle?

11. Who completed the longest ramp-to-truck motorcycle jump?

April’s Adjectives By April Hansen, Newsletter Editor

Answers 1.Nine 2.Animal acts 3.A slingshot 4.A magician 5.Who’s On First 6.Yiddish 7.Beaver pelts 8.The Nehro jacket 9.Smell 10.24 feet 11 inches 11.Roger Wells

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For the past 10+ years, Peter Keppler has scheduled tours of various mines. The ones we have toured to date include: Black Thunder (surface) Mine at Wright, WY,

which is the largest coal mine in the U.S.; Homestake Gold Mine at Lead, SD;

Henderson Mill at Kremmling, CO, which mills molybdenum from the Henderson Mine;

Natural Soda Ash Mine at Meeker, CO, which has 99% naturally pure soda ash;

West Elk Underground Coal Mine at Paonia, CO (where we got to go to the long wall);

Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine at Cripple Creek, CO; and

ColoWyo Mine at Meeker, CO. The morning of July 27th, we toured the Trapper Mine near Craig, Colorado. From Chapter E were Peter & April, Gary & Sandy Wedge, Roy & May Bastian, and Bill Bunker who brought his friends, Larry Bigg and Bob Ariniello. John & Barbara Roman of Chapter B rode over from Grand Junction to join us. This was the second time Peter has taken a group to the Trapper Mine, which is a surface coal mine. The Trapper Mine is a utility-owned surface coal mine located 6.5 miles southwest of Craig and produces approximately 2.5 million tons of sub-bituminous coal per year. The name “Trapper” reflects local history: Fur-trapping was an important livelihood in the area. In the spirit of the West, the mine’s pits are named for firearms: Ashmore, Browning and Colt, just to name a few. The three draglines are named in honor of famous women of the Old West: Queen Anne, Molly Brown and Baby Doe.

Roughly half of the electricity in the United States is produced from coal. Coal-fired steam generation plants produce about 68% of Colorado’s electricity. The connection between mining of coal the availability of electrical power is often not realized. Modern consumers rarely see the coal itself, only the versatile product of coal we all rely upon each time we turn on a light, a computer, a television, or even to charge a cell phone. All the coal produced at the Trapper Mine is delivered directly to the adjacent Tri-State Power Plant, Craig Generating Station, which we toured the afternoon of July 27th. We learned of the close connection between the Trapper Mine and the Craig Station. Also, coal from the ColoWyo Mine, which we toured last year, is delivered via rail to the Craig Station which has three coal-fired units that produce over 1,300 megawatts of electricity distributed to customers in four western states. Interestingly, coal from ColoWyo is a higher grade of coal than that from Trapper. When the coal is delivered from the two mines, it is stockpiled separately. The final crushing and mixing of the two coals is done at the Craig Station. Friday, the group traveled into southern Wyoming through the small towns of Baggs, Dixon, and Savery to Encampment, where we stopped at a new restaurant for delicious pizza. Then we went on to Saratoga to enjoy ice cream at Lollypop’s and take in the hot springs. For dinner, we went to Bella’s Bistro for excellent gourmet Italian food. Saturday, we traveled back to our homes in Colorado, looking forward to next year’s mine trip.

2017 Mine and Power Plant ToursBy April Hansen

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The Picture Guy By Donald Redline, Photographer

Member Appreciation Picnic Saturday, July 8, 2017, was a TOTALLY AWESOME, FUN DAY! We had about 36 GW members in attendance. No games, no 50/50, just good friends getting together for a great time. At the end of it all, there were some door prizes given away. The food was the best from Dickey’s BBQ: pulled pork, and turkey. Chapter E ladies brought baked beans, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and lots of fruit and desserts. There was a baked potato bar with all of the trimmings. There were three different flavors of BBQ sauce: Hot, original, and sweet. Well, it was so good, I went back for seconds like many others did. If you weren’t there, you missed out on a heck of a good time.

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Colorado Chapter Directors Chapter A – Littleton

Ron & Deann Fagler wingfagler@comcast.net Chapter B – Grand Junction

Dave & Paula Campbell cdchapterb@aol.com Chapter E – Arvada

Bob & Jan Wills wingnjeep2@live.com Chapter G – Fort Collins

Steve & Inez Scholbrock acd@gwrranortherncolorado.org Chapter I – Colorado Springs

Steve & Jacque Callicott directors@springswings.org Chapter J – Aurora

Chris Toomer cd@gwrraco-j.org Chapter L – Lakewood

Tami & Steve Bender bndrspndr@aol.com Chapter N – Pueblo

Diana & Dave Bradley dndbradley@comcast.net Chapter Q – Montrose

Bill & Nancy Pierce director@gwrracoloradochapterq.org Wyoming B – Cheyenne

Paul & Marla Muirbrook pmuirbrook@aol.com

Colorado District Staff District Directors Jim & Barb Griffin Assistant Directors - West Nick & Ginny Hoppner Assistant Directors - East Fred & Linda Fisher Treasurers/Store Randall & Janet Drake Rider Educator Earl Edwards Leadership Trainers Bob & Jan Wills Motorist Awareness (MAP) Coord. Peter Keppler Assistant MAP Coord. Nick Hoppner Membership Enhancement Coord. Paula Campbell COY/IOY Coordinators Rich & Linda Fuller Chapter of the Year Coordinators Fred & Linda Fisher Webmasters Jim & Janet Wohlford Newsletter Editor April Hansen-Keppler Photographer Donald Redline Convention Coordinators Jim & Olga Wyman 2016-2017 COY Bryan & Emma Lape 2016-2017 IOY Tom Houdek

Feb 28, 2017 1 of 2 TREASURER USE ONLY: Posted to List Charged CC/Dep CK ________________

28th Annual "Wingin' the Rockies"

Colorado’s District Rally August 24-26, 2017

Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Salida Colorado!

Our Host Hotel is the BAY MONT Inn & Suites! 7400 W US Highway 50, Salida, Colorado 81201 Phone 719-539-8500

Cite “Colorado GWRRA” to get the special rate of $105+tax & fees. GWRRA rate is NOT available with online booking or the 800 Number.

Rooms are limited, so reserve early to book your room choice. Kings and Double Queens are available. ALL rooms are non-smoking.

PLEASE Rider: ____________________________________ GWRRA # _______________ Chap: _______

COMPLETE Rider: ____________________________________ GWRRA # _______________ Chap: _______

ALL BLANKS Co-Rider: ____________________________________ GWRRA # _______________ Chap: _______

Mailing Street Address: _________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

City: _________________________________ State: _____ ZIP: ___________ e-mail: _________________________________________________

Registration Fees ($5.00 more onsite, except for DAY PASS)

GWRRA Mbr REC’D Before Jun 15 $25.00 X ____ = $______

GWRRA Mbr REC’D Jun 15 or after $30.00 X ____ = $______

Non-Member $35.00 X ____ = $______

DAY PASS (each day) $20.00 X ____ = $______

$15 fee on all refunds. No refunds issued after August 1st.

Thursday Night Dinner

FREE but PLEASE tell us how many ____

Friday Night Dinner $23.00 X ____ = $______

(Friday Dinner is by EARLY registration Only)

Opening 50/50 Tickets (30) $10.00 X ____ = $______

(Drawing at Opening Ceremonies - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)

Grand Prize Tickets (50) $20.00 X ____ = $______

(At the Rally only 40 for $20 - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!)

Early registration Shirt Order Total = $______

Total Training Fee Due (from the back) = $______

Grand Total Enclosed or paid by Credit Card = $______

Check Deposit Conf No. _______________________________________ Check # ________

Quality Aloha Shirts are guaranteed ONLY with Registrations Received by July 17, 2017

EXACT SHIRT MAY DIFFER FROM PICTURE

Number of Each Style

Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirt Toucan Blue Red Small $25 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____ Medium $25 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____ Large $25 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____ X-Large $25 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____ 2X-Large $27 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____ 3X-Large $29 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____ 4X-Large $31 X ____ = $ ______ _____ _____ _____

Order Total for ALL Shirts = $______

Early registrations must be paid in full. Cash, Checks (made payable to Colorado District) or Major Cards are accepted.

If paying by Credit Card, please provide your Credit Card Information to the right.

Send Form with Randall Drake, Treas. OR SCAN & EMAIL TO: payment to: 10813 W Hinsdale Dr. HookdOnDiz@gmail.com Littleton, CO 80127 303-933-6073

Name: ___________________________________________

Card Type: (___Visa) (___MasterCard) (___Discover) (___AMEX)

Card #: ____________________________________________

Exp Date (MM/YY): ___/___ CVV#: ______ Billing ZIP__________

(CVV is the 3 digit # on the back, or 4 digit # on the front for AMEX)

Agreement: The undersigned agrees to comply with the ideals and rules governing this event and to hold harmless the GWRRA, its officers, representatives, co-sponsoring organizations, and property owners for any loss or injury to self or property, and agrees to assume responsibility for any property which I/we damage.

Rider: ________________________ Rider: ________________________ Co-Rider: ________________________

Date:_________________________ Date:_________________________ Date:_________________________

Must be present to win!

Toucan Blue Red

Feb 28, 2017 2 of 2 TREASURER USE ONLY: Posted to List Charged CC/Dep CK ________________

The below course is planned for the event.

Medic First Aid/CPR (The NEW G15 Course)

The course:

Teaches GWRRA Members - Basic First Aid and CPR Procedures;

Includes classroom and practical demonstration of skills; and,

Meets the requirements for the Rider Education Levels Program.

_____ (Number attending) X ($25) $________ Total Amount Training Fee Due

(record this amount on Page 1)

Rider Education

Pets:

We all love our pets and enjoy having them with us. To address the issues of health regulations and to honor our members who have allergic reactions to various animals, we ask that you not bring your pets into the Rally area. ADA defined service animals only are exempt from this requirement. Venues display a "Service Animals Only" sign which we must respect. Colorado State regulations prohibit non-service animals from entering the premises.

Pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act as service animals.

MASTERS BRUNCH WHEN: Friday, August 25th

10:00am WHERE: Buffalo Smokehouse BBQ and Museum 4710 E. US Highway 50 Salida, CO 81201 COST: Open menu, pay your own way

***Limited to the 1st Fifty (50) who RSVP*** *** MUST BE Registered for the Colorado District Rally ***

RSVP: Michael & Dorie Werner goldwinger2@hotmail.com

Saturday, September 23, 2017

11 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Cerise Park Shane’s Way

Montrose, Colorado

$13 in advance $15 per person upon arrival (under 12 free)

for a day of fun including: Chili Cook-Off Indian Tacos lunch Silent Auction (appreciate donations!) Games with team competitions Sign up for the “Pass the Pigs” competition!

Stay with a Ch Q member!

Call Bill & Nancy @ (970)-417-2774 or John @ (586)531-6891 for availability.

Chapter Q’s “Fall” Fundraiser Enjoy the Colorado colors of the picturesque

San Juan Mountains!