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G.W.R.R.A.
FUN CENTER WINGS FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE
Region D Director
Lee & Kay Tieche
Ohio District Director
Rudy and Linda Copeland
GWRRA Diector
Kray & Sandi Garris
CHAPTER DIRECTORS: RANDY & LINDA PORTER
Chapter “B” Website: gwrraohb.org
GATHERING: JANUARY 15TH , 2017 –
Liederkrantz, 1001 Silver Lane, Mansfield
Assistant Chapter Directors
Al & Cathy Nighswander
Senior Chapter Educators
Ted & Joyce Strutz
Newsletter Editors
Jim & Carol Culler
2017 Chapter Couple
Tim & Beth Kruger
Dinner Ride Coordinators
Larry & Debbe Steinhilber
Membership Enhancement
Bonnie Lantz
Motorist Awareness
Raymond & Ritchel Sipe
Sunshine Lady
Barb Howard
Webmasters
Dan & Phyllis Kerr
Treasurer
Gail Miller
No email
Assistant Chapter Educators-OPEN
OPEN-016141-01
Ride Coordinator-OPEN
JANUARY 2017
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CHAPTER DIRECTORS –
RANDY AND LINDA PORTER
Happy New Year to All !
Not Time to Ride Yet
For Some of Us We have had some good weather and also some bad
weather. Overall, I am not complaining. Hope you have made the best of whatever
weather has come your way. Did you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Linda and I spent most of the time with family and friends and we were blessed this year to
have our son, Tim, with us.
I want to welcome our new Couple of the Year – Beth and Tim Kruger. They
have been an asset to our Chapter and I feel that they will continue working hard for
Chapter B – Ohio. They will lend much to the new year. Also, greetings to our new
Individual of the Year, Susan Kennedy. Susan has been a leader in making sure our fall
ride and other rides have been spectacular. We appreciate all her hard work and know
that she will represent the Chapter in flying colors. We are sad to say goodby to Gail
Miller, our 2016 Individual of the Year, and Debbe and Larry Steinhilber, our
2016 Couple of the Year. They have served the chapter well and I know that they will
continue doing so. Thanks for all your hard work.
January is suppose to be pretty cold, but spring is only 90 days away. We have
Cabin Fever in February and hope that many plan to get away for it. Mohican Lodge is
beautiful and close for us. They have many things planned, so we won't be idle. Look for
details from the District soon. Sign up now if you haven't already done so.
We will soon be shining our bikes to get ready for the Mall Show, going on our $5.00
picnic ride, our District Picnic, sharing in many Chapter auctions, going on road trips, our
Progressive Dinner ride, our Children's ride to Med-Central, our Charity Fun Day, sharing
in other Chapter Teddy Bear rides, our monthly dinner rides, our fund raisers, our Charity
donations, our Fall “Leaf” Ride and many more activities. But, biggest of all will be the
OHIO BUCKEYE RALLY BEING HELD IN MANSFIELD. We have a busy schedule for
2017 and hope that you can participate in much of it. Of course, along with the joy of
doing the activities, we might – or should I say, we will be – calling on you for help.
We also want to encourage you to always be on the lookout for new members for
Chapter B. We are only as strong as our members are and we always welcome new ones.
So, don't be shy, talk about GWRRA and encourage friends, acquaintances new and old to
come see what we are all about. Do you have an old Wing World magazine? Why not
share it with someone at your doctor's office, at the hospital or some other place you
frequently visit (maybe even at the RV dealership – car dealership, etc.)! Let's make this a
new year for new members.
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Linda and I took on a three-year CD commitment and we are on the down stretch of
those years. We want to thank you for your help and support as we got our feet wet. Not
all things went as we thought, but we have tried to meet “most or all” of “your” requests in
different areas of the Chapter workings. Thank you for your ideas and help.
As previously stated, this is the year for Ohio Buckeye Rally in Mansfield and this is
going to take the cooperation, help and support of Chapter members. We thank you in
advance for working on this venture. It is an honor to have the entire State of Ohio, along
with Michigan, Indiana and other states, come to our area. We hope that we will be able to
share the area with them and that they will have a fantastic time in Mansfield. We know
that we can count on you to make all visitors welcome so that they will not only come back
in 2018, but also during the year to explore on their own. We have many committees lined
up working on different aspects of the rally; BUT, there is still room for you – your ideas
and help are wanted and needed.
As CD, there is much I can say, but the most important is THANK YOU for being
part of our wonderful Chapter. Linda and I appreciate all of you. Keep your wonderful
smiles spreading cheer......as smiles change lives......make your smile count! Love you
all........
Randy and Linda
Thought for the day:
“The worst Bankrupt in the world is the person
who has lost his enthusiasm.”
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ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS
AL & CATHY NIGHSWANDER
Hi, Friends.
January with its crappy weather and end of Christmas
festivities is a time of doldrums for many of us. I just looked
on line for ways to cure CABIN FEVER. Here are the 10
cures for us to do.
1. PLAN a mini get-away. (at Mohican Lodge, perhaps – Cabin Fever)
2. CREATE a centerpiece. (The theme is Wild, Wild West)
3. PLAY dress-up. (Dig out your oldest and farthest rally shirt)
4. PUT ON a talent show. (Talent or No Talent!!)
5. DESIGN and BUILD a mousetrap car.
6. CHALLENGE yourself with some fun games.
7. DINE with some awesome friends.
8. SHOP. (silent and regular auction and gift shop)
9. ADMIRE the beautiful scenery of the Mohican State Park.
10. Root for your favorite Chapter Couple of the year.
Ohio District Cabin Fever is a great time. It is on FEBRUARY 3-4, 2017 at MOHICAN
STATE LODGE. Spend one night or spend two. Whichever you choose, you won’t be
disappointed. AND it is true, if you want to be challenged and laugh some, help our
chapter in the centerpiece, mousetrap car, or talent show!! They are all a great time. The
games are fun too!! We, Chapter B, want to be visible and recognized for our
awesomeness as we prepare for the Ohio District Rally!!
A. Call for reservations: 1-800-282-7275 (tell them you are with GWRRA)
B. Fill out the online registration form on the Ohiodistrict.com website or print and
mail the form and money.
C. Pack your overnight bag.
See you there, Al and Cathy
SENIOR CHAPTER EDUCATORS – TED &
JOYCE STRUTZ
First of all, let me say that we hope everyone had a great
and safe holiday season. May the New Year bring all peace
and prosperity and a safe riding season when it gets
here. And of course we can't forget to mention the
snowbirds that are having some extra riding season!
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It's easy to become complacent when riding behind other riders. There doesn't seem to
be the same sense of urgency to actively scan the road or look to the mirrors as when we
ride solo. Instead, while riding in a group, eyes tend to fixate on bikes ahead, and when we
slip into "follow" mode, it's easy to settle in, let our guard down and let others lead. That's
about the time at the first hint of a passing zone or straightaway an impatient driver from
behind swoops out and passes, surprising the living daylights out of us. That effect repeats
one after another as the car blasts by each unsuspecting rider in line. It gets particularly
interesting when the overtaking driver suddenly realizes he can't pass all the riders before
the passing zone ends.
How can we minimize risk in these scenarios? By taking an active role and riding our
own ride, even when following others. Make the dashed lines of every passing zone a
mental trigger to consult the left mirror. Always know if there is a driver behind you. Pick
up on aggressive behavior; if a vehicle approaches quickly or tailgates, expect them to
abruptly overtake at the first opportunity as your first defense. When riding curves, make
a point to check mirrors as you slow and, at the moment the road straightens again, that is
the time to look for that driver to pop out and pass. Is your group about to make a left
turn? A mirror and head check could save your life if that driver pulls out to pass just as
you all begin to exit left. Expect them, look for them and plan for them. Because, whether
you're ready or not, here they come!
Ride smart...Ride safe Ted & Joyce
NOVEMBER REPORT
Meeting attendance 68 Level I 37
Other Seminar Activity 0 Level II 13
Seminar by Newsletter 0 Level III 6
Seminar at Meeting 68 Level IV 2
2017 COUPLE OF THE YEAR
TIM AND BETH KRUGER
RIDE COORDINATOR – OPEN
As Susan Kennedy has stepped down as the Chapter’s Ride Coordinator, we are asking
that someone step up to the position. Anyone interested, please let Randy and Linda know.
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NEWSLETTER EDITORS – JIM AND CAROL CULLER
As Red Green use to say “It is Winter” . We just don’t have quality TV like the Red Green
Show from a few years’ back. Anyway, this weather might be good for some motorcycle
maintenance. I could change the air filter in the old 1100 Gold Wing in about 5
minutes..now, changing the air filter in the 1800 takes somewhere around 3 to 4 hours –
Progress, eh!!
We are looking forward to attending Cabin Fever at Mohican State Lodge, February 3rd
and 4th
. This is always a great time to get away for the weekend and enjoy all the fun and
games, good company and great food. This is the 1st time it has been held at Mohican
Lodge, so we hope they have a great attendance. Hope we see a lot of you there, whether it
is for one day or an overnight stay. As always, we’ll be preparing a centerpiece, building a
mousetrap car, participate in the games and visiting with some old friends.
See you Soon
Jim and Carol
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DINNER RIDE COORDINATORS
DEBBE AND LARRY STEINHILBER
Hi Everyone:
We can't believe it is 2017 already. Where did the year
go? We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. The 2017
dinner rides start out on Wednesday, January 14, 2017 with the Old 30 BBQ, 1330 E.
Mansfield St. in Bucyrus at the golf course at 6:00 pm
Here are a few of the upcoming rides:
Jan. 26 - Roosters, 2140 W. Fourth St., Mansfield
Feb. 8 - Brown Derby Roadhouse, 3985 Park Ave., Mansfield (Come celebrate our
42nd anniversary with us!)
Feb. 23 - City Grille, 37 E. Fourth St., Mansfield
The turnout for the dinner rides has been very poor lately. Let's start out 2017 with a good
turnout. Hope to see you there.
Larry & Debbe
MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT – BONNIE
LANTZ
Bonnie
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SUNSHINE LADY – BARB HOWARD
I suppose by now everyone is so over the Holidays! The
decorations have been taken down and packed away, some
gifts returned and after Christmas shopping done, even the
New Years’ resolutions that were made, have equally been
broken and forgotten! But, being a creature of habit, I find I
always have trouble letting go of the past and embracing the new as quickly as some. I am
usually the last one in the neighborhood to take down the lights. I could use my
procrastination as an excuse, but the truth is, I just really like them! They provide a warm,
fuzzy and romantic feel to an otherwise cold, stark and dreary January. Combine that
with the fact that we didn't even have snow over the Holidays. So, the lights are still
burning. They give us the opportunity to remember the good and bad times during the
past and to look forward to all of the new adventures awaiting us just around the corner!
We can dream of sunny rides ahead with good friends, and envy the others who are
enjoying their rides now! It is only a matter of time before it will be our turn again. So for
now, Happy Birthdays, Happy Anniversaries and Good Health until we meet again.
See you soon, Barb
A defendant isn’t happy with how things are going in court, so he gives the
judge a hard time.
Judge: “Where do you work?”
Defendant: “Here and there.”
Judge: “What do you do for a living?”
Defendant: “This and that.”
Judge: “Take him away.”
Defendant: “Wait; when will I get out?”
Judge: “Sooner or later.”
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CHAPTER “B” ACTIVITIES CALENDAR-
JANUARY 2017
Sunday Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Friday Sat. 1
2 3 4 5 6 7
8 Bd Marge Breitigam
9 10 A: Don & Freda Moreland
11 6pm: Old 30 BBQ-Bucyrus, Ohio
12 13 14
15 9am Chapt B Gathering
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 6pm-Roosters - Mansfield Bd: Frank Snyder
A: Larry & Barb Wolcott
27 28
29 30 Bd: Ted Strutz
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES BD...........8…….Marge Breitigam, 1346 E. Co. Rd. 16, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 Anniv……10……Don & Freda Moreland, 5004 Groter Ct, Ruskin, Florida 33570 BD………..26……Frank Snyder, 1740 Kaster Road, Shiloh, Ohio 44878 Anniv……26……Larry & Barb Wolcott, 960 TR 2946, Perrysville, Ohio 44864 BD………..30……Ted Strutz, 6218 Crawford-Morrow Co. Ln. Rd, Galion, Ohio 44833
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CHAPTER B” ACTIVITIES “CALENDAR- FEBRUARY 2017
Sunday Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Friday Sat.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 6pm-Brown Derby Roadhouse-Mansfield A: Larry & Debbe
Steinhilber
9 10 11 Bd: Jerry Kirkpatrick
12 13 Bd: Rob Kennedy
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A: Jerry & Barb Kirkpatrick
15 16 17 18
19 9 am – Chapt B Gathering
20 Bd: Bonnie Lantz
21 22 23 6pm-City Grille- Mansfield
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26 A: Larry & Pam Caudill
27 28 A: Ed & Regina Craft
Birthdays and Anniversaries Anniv……….8……Larry & Debbe Steinhilber, 5544 Co. Rd. 57, Galion, Ohio 44833 BD……………11….Jerry Kirkpatrick, 465 Amoy E. Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 BD……………13….Rob Kennedy, 621 Wigs Court, Galion, Ohio 44833 Anniv……….14….Jerry & Barb Kirkpatrick, 465 Amoy E. Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 BD……………20….Bonnie Lantz, 7270 Co. Rd. 30, Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338 Anniv……….26….Larry & Pam Caudill, 1004 Riggle Road, Bellville, Ohio 44813 Anniv……….28….Ed & Regina Craft, 66 Baemar St., Shelby, Ohio 44875
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NORTH CENTRAL SECTION CHAPTERS
CHAPTER B: 3RD
Sunday, 9:00 AM, Buffet Breakfast Gathering to follow: Liederkrantz,
1001 Silver Lane Mansfield. CD: Randy & Linda Porter Ph: 330-345-7393: Email:
CHAPTER C3: 1ST
Saturday, 9 AM Breakfast Gathering: Kartels Kitchen, 4741 Pearl
Rd., (SR 42 S) Strongsville, Ohio. CD: James (Dave) & Barb Hicks Ph: 216-509-4836:
Email: [email protected]
CHAPTER I: 2ND
Saturday, 5 PM Dinner – 6PM Gathering: Bishops Restaurant, 1638
Old Columbus Road, Wooster, Oh. CD: Bob & Becky Benjamin: Ph: 330-276-5900,
Email: [email protected]
CHAPTER P: Last Sunday, 9 AM Breakfast – 9:30 AM Gathering. Coppertop
Restaurant at Cherokee Golf Course, 5740 Center Road, Valley City, Ohio 44280. CD:
John & Lois Ramsier 330-723-6689: Email: [email protected]
CHAPTER V: 4TH
Saturday, 5:30 PM – Supper 6 PM – Beuhler’s Restaurant, Ashland,
Ohio: CD: Wayne and Debbie Wolfe: 419-606-6314. Email:
CHAPTER Y: 1ST
Saturday; 6 PM Supper – 7 PM Gathering: Central Christian Church,
17833 Gambier Road, Mt. Vernon: CD: Dan and Nancy Pry – Ph: 614-674-4249 Email: