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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Chapter Directors Mike Gollahon & Teresa Sullivan
210-346-2926
June 2019 Contents
Chapter H & District Info 2
CD 3 - 4
MEC 5
Texas District Educators 6
District/Spring Ride Article 7
TX-H Events 8
GWRRA Events 09
Flyers 10-12
GWRRA Membership App. 13
Back Page 14
Volume 38 Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge! Issue 06
TX-H Est. 6 November 1981
5-04-2019 Texas Chapter H Rally
Holiday Villages Resort
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Chapter H Staff
Chapter Directors
Mike Gollahon & Teresa Sullivan
Assistant Chapter Directors
Vacant
Treasurer
Sandra Meckel
Member Enhancement and Social
Coordinator
Paula Milligan & Keith Griffin
Activity / Ride Coordinator
Charles Fleming
Newsletter Editor Robert Smith
Web Master / Photographer / Facebook
Dean Davis
Technical Advisor
Len Ellis
Chapter Mascot
Goldie
“Goldie” - Chapter H Mascot
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
www.gwrra.org
GWRRA TX District www.gwrra-tx.org
GWRRA Chapter H www.gwrra-txh.org
GWRRA Chapter H Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GWRRATexasChapterH
District Directors Jim & Alvalin Woodul 254-634-4658
Assistant District Director Dan & Donna Rymarz 847-702-6667
Assistant District Director Tom & Dawn Sprague 858-755-6071
District Treasurer Tim & Young Brooks 254-290-5462
Admin Assistant Wanda Osborn 512-528-8150
District Educators Randy & Kathy Reese 512-744-3635
Membership Enhancement Coordinator Lyle & Sheri Altes 512-897-0860
COY Coordinator Dale & Carleen Garrett 254-554-4123
Assistant District Educator Chris & Lynn Schoenthal 972-660-6286
District Trainer Open position
Assistant Trainer Jim & Genie Scholes 832-627-8423
Motor Awareness Coordinator Scott & Judy Finnell 512-591-7631
Vendor Coordinators Open Position
Ride Coordinator Butch & Marie Schmit 817-573-7763
Webmaster Tom Sprague 858-755-6071
Newsletter Editor Tom Sprague 858-755-6071
TX Couple of Year 2016 - 2018 Sal & Phylis Pesta 210-662-8161
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Chapter Directors,
Mike Gollahon and Teresa Sullivan
Summer Riding Season
Spring has sprung. Fall has fell. Summer's
here, and it's hot as .... it was last summer. It's
funny, but it seems to catch us by surprise every
year. It's June in south Texas and it's going to get
hot. Get used to it, huh? So the question is how?
Some tips for hot weather riding are common
sense. Stay hydrated. Water, not soda. Dress to
the weather, but be ready for a change. Stuff like
that. But with the wealth of riding experience in
our chapter, what more can we learn? Watch
some of our more experienced members and see
what they do. How do they handle heat? What do
they do differently in terms of maintenance of
their bike? How do they alter their behavior? We
can pick up tips from almost anyone.
Here are some ideas that I've tried to make
life a little more comfortable on summer roads.
Some are more effective than others.
Drink water as you ride, not just when you
stop. I've used a camelback backpack in the past
in hot weather. I filled it with ice water and was
able to drink hands free as I rode. It worked out
well. I've been experimenting with a long straw
and thermal cup for a while. I've yet to achieve
"camelback-like" results, but it's a work in
progress. Smart Water, Vitamin Water, and
electrolyte drinks like Propel are also effective in
keeping you hydrated.
Dress accordingly. There are many options
for shirts that can make life a bit cooler. Long
sleeve white cotton shirts are standard and work
well. The long sleeves protect your arms from
sunburn and white tends to reflect some heat.
Many manufacturers also make active wear
fabrics that wick away moisture and keep you
cooler. I usually try to purchase my hot weather
gear in the winter when it goes on sale. Cooling
vests work well, but do require water to work.
They get heavy when they are wet and can feel
clammy when you put them on. But once you get
moving.... it's worth it. A mesh jacket gives you
protection and still allows airflow.
Remember to factor in the Texas sun! If you
were headed to the beach, you would not forget
your two most needed items: sun block and
sunglasses. Very few "souvenirs" can ruin a
perfect ride as quickly as a sunburn. And yes,
you can sunburn your eyes. Don't scrimp on
quality. Remember, thousands of lifeguards can't
be wrong! Lenses should block UVa and UVb
rays. Polarized lenses block glare. So, protect
your eyes, get a better view of the road, AND
look cool at the same time. It's a Win/Win.... and
another Win. Make sure your sunblock has
enough SPF and is sweat proof. Sunscreen mixed
with sweat really burns your eyes; particularly if
it wasn't really effective against why you put it
on! Been there/done that. Not fun. Again, spend
the few extra bucks to get the good stuff.
I'm looking forward to hitting the road this
summer. Teresa and I have already booked our
lodging for Wing Ding. I hope you are looking
forward to it as well. Last year, Teresa and I
spent a couple of days in Nashville and we really
enjoyed it.
I want to thank all the chapter members that
made the chapter rally a success. I would like to
ask your assistance in making next year even better. We have been asked to move our event to
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mid-April district rally will be held 30 Apr to 2
May. Our "best date" for the rally is mid-April, I
agreed. I know my signs to the event were too
small. Next year, big and colorful! If you have
ideas as to how to make our event better, please -
write them down and give them to me at the next
chapter gathering. Also, please feel free to let us
know what DOESN'T need to change. That's
important as well.
Ride safe!
TX-H Chapter Directors,
Mike Gollahon and Teresa Sullivan
Come ride with us Saturday June 15th KSU 0830
“TX-H member’s lunch will be paid for by
chapter”
GWRRA Anniversaries
Javier Garcia 06-09
Richard Cervera 06-10
Paula Milligan 06-16
Keith Griffin 06-16
Dora & Miguel Menchaca 06-18
Jena Dickerson 06-18
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Dog days of Summer are here
Well, here we are at the end of May and Summer is
fast approaching. With this comes heat and
humidity. The heat is the main issue that we have to
contend with living in South Central Texas like we
do as it can often be between 90 and 100 degrees or
more in the afternoon. The key thing to keep in mind
when riding is to stay hydrated and cool (if you can
imagine that). Wicking clothing will help to keep
you cool as well as mesh or textile jackets. Since we
promote ATGATT, safety is always a concern when
riding. You may also wish to look into a cooling vest
or something like LD Comfort or Under Armour base
layer clothing.
The real concern of all riders should be their health
before, during and after the trip. While we all hate to
miss a ride, riding while sick is definitely not a way
to get better soon. I’ve given up over a month of
riding because of a cold, but I would rather miss the
ride than have to take a bunch of sick days because I
rode while I was sick and prolonged the illness.
Several of our members returned from our combined
Texas District Rally in Paris, TX and our Spring ride
to Branson, MO. We were fortunate that there was
no rain on our riding days, and the days it did rain,
we were able to stay indoors and dry. This type of
weather could very well have led to illness, but
because we decided to wait out the storms, we all
avoided catching a cold. We all returned home safely
with no ill effects from the ride.
Upcoming Calendar Events
Saturday June 1st – Breakfast ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
First Wednesday each month – Bike night at
Alamo Cycle Plex. 6pm – 7:30pm
Thursday June 6th – Chapter Gathering 6:30 pm
– 8:30 pm – Aspen Creek Grill
Saturday June 8th – Alamo Cycle Plex – Beat the
Heat River Ride – 7:45 am
Sunday June 9th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Saturday June 15 – KSU 8:30 Ride to Chapter
“W" Cookout Fayetteville, TX
Sunday June 23rd – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Saturday June 29th – Meet at 8:00 a.m. Alamo
Cycle Plex - Breakfast/Three Sisters Ride – leave
from Alamo Cycle Plex at 0830 for breakfast at
the Bent Rim then ride the Three Sisters
June Birthdays
Keith G June 12
Thanks for All You Do
Keith Griffin and Paula Milligan
TX-H MEC’s
This Photo by Unknown
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
Chapter H Membership Enhancement June 2019
Keith Griffin and Paula Milligan [email protected]
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Randy & Kathy Reese - Texas District Educators
Hello Texas Riders!
Riding season is back in full swing in Texas. If you missed the District Rally last week in Paris, you
missed some great rides! District Ride Coordinators Butch and Marie Schmit put together several great
loops and a photography challenge that was enjoyed by everyone who participated.
Many chapters are planning extended rides the next few months. Our chapter is heading out for a week
trip to Palo Duro Canyon in early June. It is always a good idea, especially if you are riding as a group, to
review basic Group Riding skills before leaving. GWRRA has an excellent Team Riding seminar and
Ride Captain training available to help everyone feel more comfortable riding with a group.
Even if you don’t take a class, there are several good resources out there that can help you plan a safer
group ride including:
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has a free manual www.msf-usa.org/downloads/Group_Ride.pdf
Markel Insurance https://www.markelinsurance.com/resources/motorcycle/group-riding-tips
Motorcycle Legal Foundation https://www.motorcyclelegalfoundation.com/motorcycle-group-riding-tips/
Motorcycle Touring Tips https://www.motorcycletouringtips.com/motorcycle-group-riding-protocol/
Plan your rides carefully, communicate well to your members, and have fun!
Putting on my Motorist Awareness hat for a moment, another event that I always try to promote is:
28th Annual Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day Monday, June 17th 2019
Goal - To encourage record-setting numbers of riders to participate.
Spread the word by every means possible - word of mouth, print ads,
web banner ads, blog posts, news and magazine articles, press coverage,
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube...
Help make this the largest, most impactful Ride to Work Day to date!
Public service ads, web banners, posters and more free propaganda
material at: www.ridetowork.org/ride-to-work-day-ads
Help spread the word about the 28th Annual Ride To Work Day and
increase public and governmental awareness about the societally
positive values of transportation and utility riding.
More information on RTW Day is available at the Ride to Work Day website: http://www.ridetowork.org
Enjoy the weather while it is still relatively pleasant. Take frequent breaks. Stay hydrated. Enjoy our
sport.
Ride Safely, Ride Often, and HEY!!! Be careful Out There!
Randy and Kathy Reese
Texas District Educators
2017-18 International Couple of the Year
All The Gear All The Time
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2019 TX District Rally Paris TX and 4th annual TX-H Spring ride thru Arkansas to Ozark Mountains
Missouri.
All had a fantastic time at the TX District Rally in Paris, TX. TX-H was the largest pre-registered chapter
and probably the largest chapter at the event with 11 members. 5/16 Thursday was Opening Ceremony
where it was announced that the 2020 TX District Rally will be held 30 Apr to 2 May 2020 in Kerrville,
TX with a possible ride after the rally. We enjoyed the vendors, local rides, down town merchant walk,
light show, ice cream social, which was held at South Main Iron Powersports downtown and located in an
old 1930’s Chrysler dealership being fixed up, the dealership gave us a tour of all the great things they are
doing. We even had a local man give us a tour of a building he purchased and is remodeling with business
on first floor and his home on second. Saturday brought storms and closing ceremonies. Due to weather
Saturday we delayed our Spring Ride till Sunday when the weather was to turn better.
Sunday morning and the storms have cleared. So off we go thru Arkansas to Branson, Missouri. We made
are way thru some cool roads one of which is Pig Trail Scenic Byway Hwy 23 one of twistiest roads in
the country. We also noticed around how high the lakes and waterways where. Branson, Missouri is
beautiful area and very hilly. I don’t think there’s a flat spot to be found, you’re either aimed up or down
stopping or parking. Monday, we took off for a very nice ride in the area which included Peel Ferry, last
public ferryboat operating in MO crossing Bull Shoals Lake. Storms moved into the area Tuesday so we
toughed it out and had chili social. Wednesday weather had cleared so we checked out and started to
make our way home through Oklahoma with an overnight stop in TX. Thursday, we made our way home
with a stop at Koffe Kup restaurant in Hico, TX for lunch and pie.
Thanks go out to all who made the Rally and Spring ride such a success and fun time.
Robert Smith
TX-H Newsletter editor
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CHAPTER GATHERING: Our next gathering is 6 June, Thursday 6:30 p.m. at the
Aspen Creek Grill on Bandera Road at Hwy 1604. Come out for good food, fun and
sharing our Goldwing experiences. Hope to see you there.
Saturday June 1st KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Sunday June 9th KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Saturday June 15th KSU 8:30 a.m. – Ride to Chapter “W" Cookout Fayetteville, TX
“TX-H member’s lunch will be paid for by chapter”
Sunday June 23rd KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. – 2:30
p.m.
Saturday June 29th meet at 8:00 a.m. at ACP – Breakfast/Three Sisters Ride – leave from
Alamo Cycle Plex at 0830 for breakfast at the Bent Rim then ride the Three Sisters– Meet
at 0800 and take off at 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Always check calendar for most updated information:
http://localendar.com/public/Texas_ChapterH
Other Events:
Wednesday June 5th Alamo Cycle Plex Bike Night 6 – 9 PM Yamaha Twin Stunt Show
Saturday June 8th Alamo Cycle Plex “Beat the Heat River Ride”
Saturday June 15th Alamo Cycle Plex “Open House”
Saturday June 22nd Alamo Cycle Plex “Movie Night” Just like the old days – park your
ride out back and watch a movie with us. Bring a blanket, drinks, and your favorite snacks.
8 – 10 PM
Tuesday June 11th K2 Bike Night 6:15-8:30 PM Dairy Queen 1202 US HWY 90 W.
Castroville, TX 78009
Alamo Cycle Plex also has lots of other events check there calendar link out:
https://www.alamocycleplex.com/events-san-antonio-tx--xcalendar
TX-H Upcoming Events
Calendar
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GWRRA UPCOMING EVENTS
June 6-8, 2019 Arkansas District Rally Harrison, AR
June 21 - 22, 2019 Kansas District Rally Salina, KS
September 24-30, 2019 Oklahoma District Rally Lawton, OK
October 17-19, 2019 Mississippi District Rally Gulfport, MS
March 26-28, 2020 Come Early March 25th, Leave Late March 29th For Our Special
Guided Tours
Louisiana District Rally Houma, LA
Wingers-N-Waves 2019 WINGERS-N-WAVES
August 27 – 31, 2019 Wing Ding 41 Nashville, TN
Click Event names: hyperlinks to more information
Always check TX-H website events calendar for any updates or changes
http://localendar.com/public/Texas_ChapterH
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Winger Cruise Events at Sea
http://www.wingersnwaves.com/home.html
6TH ANNUAL WINGERS-N-WAVES Departs February 24, 2020
https://gwrracruise.godaddysites.com/6th-annual-carribean-.html
We are thrilled to announce the 6th annual WINGERS-N-WAVES Caribbean cruise on February 24,
2020 for 5 nights of FUN! We will depart on the Celebrity Infinity from Miami to Key West & Cozumel,
Mexico. (Celebrity is owned by Royal Caribbean and it’s their higher end brand). They are known for
exquisite food & world-class service. We will have a host hotel in Miami at a special group rate. You’ll
enjoy seeing friends you’ve met from previous WINGERS-N-WAVES cruises and every year plenty of
new Wingers that join the FUN!
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Rally Flyer Link
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https://wing-ding.org/
Online Registration Link Printable Form Link Hotel/Resort Registration Link
http://www.gwrra-txh.org/ or email: [email protected]
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http://www.gwrra.org/ (GWRRA Website)
https://membership.gwrra.org/ (GWRRA Membership Page)
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https://www.alamocycleplex.com/
The Chapter H gathering will be on Thursday June 6, 2019 at the Aspen Creek Grill 11719 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX at 6:30 P.M. in the meeting room.
https://www.aspencreekgrill.com/sanantonio/