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Senior Chapter B Directors
Tom & Merrilee Peck
You can reach us at home
423-907-9712 or 423-494-9818
email: [email protected]
Chapter B Web Site www.tn-b.org
Tennessee Chapter B
Chartered December 14th 1982 Home of the 1982 Worlds Fair
Volume 37: Number 3
Tom Peck Newsletter Editor
GWRRA SunSphere Wings Chapter B Knoxville Tennessee
March 2019 Newsletter
Gary & Patti Hamilton Tennessee District Directors
www.tngwrra.org
Join us the First Tuesday each month at Shoney’s Restaurant 2405 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716, Exit 122 off I-75
(Rt. 61 Museum exit) Just north of Knoxville, Ph. 865-494-7295 Eat at 6:00 PM & our social starts promptly at 7:00 PM
Hope to see you there!!! We have the East TN traveling
President and Wingman Anita and JR Alkire
www.gwrra.org
Wing Ding 41 2019 located in Nashville Tennessee. You can visit the new Wing Ding 41 web site and view many of the special events and activities. Go to https://wing-ding.org, Just click on the registration button. Make sure you look over the entire page to see all the attractions in the Nashville area. On the web site is a video showing the surrounding area of Nashville and the Gaylord Opryland rally site. Looks like another fun time, make your plans to join us, who knows you might even win a new 2019 Gold-wing!!! Remember you have to have a ticket to win.
Hi Everyone, The rainy season is hopefully winding down as we all look forward to warmer dryer weather so we can be ready for the 2019 riding season. Our ride schedule has evolved to a schedule we all can be proud of. As we move forward throughout the year with our schedule I hope you all get use to checking our Chapter web site for the latest information of meeting places and meeting times. Individuals listed on the schedule will provide any last minute adjustments to the schedule as the depar-ture time grows near, make sure to check often. Our Cabin weekend is approaching soon and we all look forward to a fun time with our chapter family. Spring Fling is right around the corner and look forward to seeing all our Goldwing friends for a fun filled week-end. Make sure to get your reservations in and support your District. Wing Ding 41 once again will be in Ten-nessee, this time in Nashville A great web site has been put together and has lots of information about this once a year event. Always a great time! Once again make sure you register early to be eligible for all the discounts available. See you all at Shoney’s Tuesday 3/5/19, We have the East Tennessee Traveling Plaque up for grabs, Look forward to a Big Crowd
Awards Coordinator Patty Rinehart 423-437-3123
Ride Coordinator Wally Maliskey 865-617-4151
Membership Enhancement Bobbie Beeler (Kyle)
865-679-1146 [email protected]
Sunshine Emily Lewis
865-803-5668 [email protected]
Web Master /Newsletter Editor Tom & Merrilee Peck
423-494-9818 [email protected]
Chapter B Staff
Senior Chapter Directors Tom & Merrilee Peck 423-907-9712 (Home) 423-494-9818 (Cell)
Chapter Store Pat Talley (Chuck)
423-494-1194 [email protected]
Assistant Chapter Directors Stanley & Patty Rinehart
423-437-3123 [email protected]
From Your Senior Chapter B Directors Tom & Merrilee Peck
Tom
Game Night Coordinator Linda Bridges (Mike)
865-607-1353 [email protected]
“Individual of the Year” 2019 David Underwood
865-640-2869
Treasurer Barbara Sowder 423-489-4387
“Couple of the Year” 2019
Stanley & Patty Rinehart 423-437-3123
Technical Advisor Chris Harden 865-670-9010
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Well it’s hard to believe but we are already into March after finishing one of the wettest months I’ve
ever seen. We are real close to getting into the ride schedule with the 1st official chapter ride a month away and a little over a month away for TECH day hosted by Chris and Car Works of Knox-ville. Hopefully everyone has been visiting the Chapter B website and checking out the ride calendar
and penciling in the dates as there are a lot of rides, dinner rides and events this year. One of the events this year is the June 1st chapter cookout, the cookout committee met a couple of times and we were able to finalize the flyer for the cook out and send it out to the other Chapters, hopefully
we’ll have a good turnout, but we will also need the support of our Chapter to help run everything. I would like to hear from anyone that may have games that we can set up during the event, would be nice if we could get about four cornhole games and a couple of the Hillbilly golf or ladder golf
games set up and maybe a checker board or two. As always I look forward to seeing everyone at our monthly gathering
Stanley & Patty Rinehart
Assistant Chapter TN-B Directors
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With March here and April right around the corner, the annual ritual of Spring expiring apartment leases triggers an increased num-ber of do-it-yourself movers out on the streets and interstate highways. Some of these folks actually rent enclosed van type trucks which do a good job to go from point A to point B, however, many people on a tighter budget of-ten use a pickup truck or an open trailer to haul their treasures. Often, loose items are simply thrown on board and trusted to stay in place on their own. Sometimes a weak attempt to tie things down is expected to do the trick. At speed or with a strong gust of wind, or just hitting a bump in the road, these items often break loose and topple onto the highway, creating a serious hazard to motorcyclists. Though you might be curious of what's be-ing hauled, steer clear of loosely loaded vehi-cles and also consider how other drivers will react should something get launched onto the roadway. Anybody ever see a mattress lying out on the road? Mattresses and unsecured ladders are the two most common items lost on the road.
Paying attention to traffic ahead and not fol-lowing too closely will allow you to see if other cars or trucks are attempting to drive around some type of road debris. Running over or into lost treasures on the road can spell disaster for a motorcycle. Staying aware of your sur-roundings will give you a better chance of ar-riving safely at your destination. Until next time, ride safer
Jerry
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For Sale
Time to Downsize
New 2018 GL1800 Tour, 6 speed manual shift transmission. heated seat, heated grips, ABS brakes. Honda line CB radio installed before it ever rolled out of the dealership, A new J & M accessory to adapt the Bluetooth communication was in-stalled and allows you to use the new Bluetooth wireless headsets OR your old cord-ed headsets as on previous models. New bike, I had ridden 3 times for total of 160 miles before I finally decided to sell the new Goldwing I WON as the Grand Prize at last years Wing Ding. I own a very nice 2008 pearl white GL1800 and had recently purchased a 2016 GL1800 and had it converted to a Trike at CSC in 2017. Kind of like the Trike a little better as I’m not getting any younger and always have a two wheeler to ride should I decide to pull out old faithful. Kelly Bluebook and NADA pricing for retail are very close at $24,371 and $23,570 with CB radio, of course those prices are for a used bike with average mileage. I am listing this new 2018 with 160 miles on it for $22,500 Contact: Tom Peck 423-907-9712 at Home or 423-494-9818 on my cell phone, or email me at: [email protected] New 2018 Goldwing like this one listed for $28,500, 2019 models have no changes also listed at $28,500
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Each year our couples of the year have some expenses as they travel around representing our Chapter and our Association. Several years ago some came up with a great idea to help out our District couples with some of the expenses they have. Suggestions were for each Chapter to put together a basket of Goodies that would be put on display and raffle tickets would be sold during our annual Spring Fling convention. We will be asking our membership to once again put their thinking caps on and come up with some sort of idea for Chapter B’s Basket. Something to do with the Convention Theme “Lets Go Hawaiian” we can dis-cuss what items we need and see if our members would like to contribute to the basket or just make a dona-tion so our committee can go out and buy a few things for the basket. Below are a few baskets from other conventions so you can see some examples.
Photo taken of Chapter B during Spring Fling 2002. Chapter B won 1st place in the talent show
Clay Tumlin
Kathy Peck
Wayne Smith Brad Kennon
Carla Smith
Gary Davis
Dianah Davis
Tom Peck
Jackie Kennon
Spring Fling 2002 Chp B 1st place talent show
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From: "Painting with a Twist Knoxville, TN - Powell" <[email protected]> Date: February 13, 2019 at 10:41:35 AM EST To: <[email protected]> Subject: Party Management Link - Painting with a Twist
Your private party at Painting with a Twist has been added to our booking system. The link below can be used to manage and coordinate your party until the day of the event.
Use this link to help select artwork, send invitations, and check who has signed up for your event. https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/manageevent/code/DC8EC0D8320 Please call or email us if you have any questions or comments. Thank you, Painting with a Twist - Knoxville, TN - Powell (865) 947-7360 https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/knoxville-powell/ https://www.facebook.com/PaintingwithaTwistPowell/
LADIES: We need 15 or more ladies to sign up on their website in order to have the room exclusively for Chapter B. Emily has made a deposit to reserve our time. It is your respon-sibility to access the website “paintingwithatwist.com” - click on “party” - then look for Chapter B to sign up to paint at this event from 11 am to 1 pm on April 27th. This must be done prior to April 20th.
This should be FUN. Thanks. Merrilee
Some of the Ladies from Chapter B have come up with an activity of their own while the guy’s have their Tech Day April 27th. Check out the info below and you can sign up for this event. You can check with Emily if you have any further questions. Looks like a fun time for everyone.
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/knoxville-powell/calendar/
Emily Lewis 865-938-8223 (H) 865-803-5668 (C)
Paint and Sip Studio #310 Knoxville, TN Powell 2415 Callahan Dr Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 947-7360
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Batteries:
Most people take for granted of how
important it is to the operation of your motorcycle or automobile But I plays a vital part in starting, keeping your bike running and powering accessory’s on your motorcycle or automobile .Honda installs a standard battery which is a liquid filled acid battery which is a standard battery
and has been used for years in the motor-cycle and automotive industry. The draw-back to this type of battery is it requires continuous attention and charging.
Changes in the industry have brought new technology in the way of new type batteries. Some of the new battery types
these are called AGM and Gel batteries but of the two AGM (absorbed glass mat) is a special design glass mat designed to wick the battery electrolyte between the battery plates. ... AGM Batteries outsell
Gel Cell by at least a 100 to 1. AGM is preferred when a high burst of amps may
be required. Now the new comer to the motorcycle and automotive industry is the lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a
type of rechargeable battery in which lith-ium ions move from the negative elec-trode to the positive electrode during dis-charge and back when charging. Wikipe-dia This battery is very light weight and
almost twice as powerful but the cost is about 100% more than a AGM.
Battery Tenders:
Tenders are used to maintain the batteries charge when not in use giving the battery a longer life, I recommend a 12v 750ma tender which can be purchased at most stores or parts stores for 35.00 or less the
one I use is made by Dellran Battery Ten-der Jr part #021-0123 it take aprox.10 min to install and has detailed instructions in-cluded.
Chris
New Technical Coordinator: Chris Harden
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Chapter B folks showed up in force for Chapter M’s monthly meeting Feb 12th not only to attend the Team Riding Seminar Class being put on by Brian Richards but also to capture the East Tennessee trav-eling Plaque. 18 chapter B members attended the Seminar and they drew Sam Queener’s ticket out to capture the plaque. Good turn out for the Seminar and we all learned a few pointers about Team riding, hopefully these tips will make our rides safer and more enjoyable during the upcoming riding season. Thanks to Brian for putting on the Seminar and Thanks to all the Chapter B membership for attending this event.
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LifeStyle Entertainment Card
Our next night out will be at Dickey’s BBQ. Meet there Friday March 1st at 6:30 pm and we will try our 3nd place out for 2019. Look over your pocket saver and suggest our next night out!
Great turnout for our LifeStyle night out at Garibaldi’s. Good food and the service was good at least until it came time to pay the bill. Seems like this was the first time the restaurant had to deal with the discounts our lifestyle cards presented. After all was said and done a few errors occurred so we all ask to double check our credit card state-ments to assure no mistakes were made . The young lady who helped us was very nice and assured us if there were any mis-charged that she would certainly make the corrections. Good place to Eat!!!!
Tom
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ARC/TRC Rider Training Class
ARC Roster Shane McAmis Chapter O Tim McAmis Chapter O Ricky Crews Chapter O Larry Hensley Chapter O Steve Atlerton Chapter O Rusty Kean Chapter O Todd Freeman Chapter A2 Bobby Cash Chapter T Johnny Hooper Chapter T Brian Richards Chapter M Russ Wools Chapter M Bruce Babcock Chapter F
TRC Class David Gregory Chapter A2 Bob Mack Chapter A2 Frank Blazer Chapter M Mel McIneerney Cahpter M Clarisse Chapter V Millie Batts Chapter V Gayle Babcock Chapter F Roger Jennings Chapter B Roy Jennings Chapater B Tom Peck Chapter B Bill Sowder Chapter B Roger Crowe Chapter
Both TRC and ARC classes are full at this time.
Those scheduled listed below for the Advanced Rid-ers Course and the Trike Riders Course April 20th in
Marysville at the Blount County 911 Center
Directions to Blount County 911 Center/BCSO Training Center For Medic First Aid Class March 2nd and ARC/TRC April 20 2019
1431 William Blount Drive, Maryville Coming from Knoxville Highway 129 pass the airport, stay straight and go 3 traffic lights to Foothills Mall Drive, turn right go 2 lights turn right (McDonalds on right). Go 3 traffic lights turn left on to William Blount Drive. Follow road through one light (Big Springs Road) just past the light is Rubber Maid Newell plant entrance. Turn Right into plant entrance. Follow the road bearing left around the plant. Watch for the speed bumps, cross RR tracks bear left and follow the road around to the 911 center. There is a metal gate it may be closed if so just push button and the operator will open the gate. Park in the parking lot and come around to the back area ( where the flag pole is located)
Coming from Lenoir City turn right at William Blount Drive. Follow above directions.
Coming from highway 411 from Madisonville turn left at light (William Blount Drive) Shell station on corner. Follow William Blount Drive past middle school and high school cross the over pass turn left into Rubber Maid Newell entrance. There is a Dollar Gen-eral Store on the right. Turn into plant entrance and stay left. Follow above directions to 911 center.
If all else fails call my cell 865-661-9121. Gary
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Date Destination Contact
April 6th Foothills Parkway, New section Kyle
April 10th-14th Gatlinburg Mansion Cabin Wednesday thru Sunday Emily
April 20th ARC/TRC in Maryville Gary Hamilton
April 27th Tech Day at Car Works of Knoxville, Ladies Day out Chris
May 2nd, 3rd 4th Spring Fling Pigeon Forge Ramada Inn Everyone
May 11th Amis Mill Rogersville
May 18th Steak Out / Grandfathers Mountain Jerry R
May 25th Bald River Falls, Tellico Plains Museums Tom
June 1st Chapter B Picnic / Poker Run , Norris Dam Shelter Stanley
June 7th Smoky’s Ballgame Friday night Fireworks Jerry C
June 8th Tri City, Snake Ride US421, Johnson City Southern Dozen Jerry C
June 15th West Virginia long weekend Richard
June 22nd Franklin/Highlands, waterfalls Robert
June 29th Picket State Park/Stearns Stanley
July 6th July 4th is Thursday ??? Possible long weekend Friday off ?
July 13th Farmers Daughter, Davis & Robert Burnett David & Robert
July 20th Pinnacle Overlook/Pine Mountain Lodge Joann
July 27th Copper Hill / Rugby Chris
August 3rd Barber Museum, Birmingham Alabama
August 10th Muddy Pond near Clark Range Tom
August 17th Open
August 24th Maggie Valley, Wheels Through Time, Mt. Pisgah (Fat Buddies) ? Richard
August 27th-31st Wing Ding 41 Nashville Gaylord Opryland
September 7th Dam Ride Chris
September 14th Open
September 21st Bush Bean Factory
September 28th Ride For Kids, Deals gap Wally
October 5th Allardt Pumpkin Festival Tom
October 12th Cumberland Falls Lodge Dinner, Full Moon is 10/13 @5:08 pm Peanut
October 19th Brushy Mountain Prison visit (Fall Colors) Tom
October 26th Green Tomato (Fall Colors)
Chapter TN-B Ride/Event Schedule 2019
Chapter M meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Eat at 6:00 pm meeting at 7:00 pm.. Chapter M meets at 550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr in Lenoir City. CD Brian & Loretta Richards 865-249-6173
Chapter A2 meets the 3rd Monday each month at Shoney's 1021 Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, Eat at 6pm Meeting at 7pm. Chapter Directors Bob Mack Jr. and Margie Pagano 865-376-5090.
Chapter F meets the 3rd Thursday Golden Cor-ral, 2905 West Andrew Johnson Highway, Morristown, TN 37814. Eat 6:30 pm/Meet 7:30 pm CD Bruce & Gayle Babcock 865-344-7194
Chapter T meets the 4th Saturday Each month at the Golden Corral 6621 Clinton Hwy 37921 Eat at 9:00 am/Meet at 10:00 am CD: Bobby Cash 865-705-7657
New Chapter Golf Shirts see Pat Place your Order with Pat Talley
Give me a call, email me or see you at the next meeting
INVENTORY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: Tennessee visitation pins (Shape of State)........$4.00 ea.
TN-B Hanger Bars …........................................ 2.00 Red/ White 4” GWRRA Patch …..…….…… 6.00 Black/Gold 4" GWRRA Patch......................... 6.00 Black/Gold l0" GWRRA Patch....................... 14.00 Red/White l0" GWRRA Patch....................... 14.00 Blue & Red District Patch …………………… 5.00 TN District Pin ……………………………….. 4.00 Chapter B 25 Year Patch..........Free to Chapter B members
We can order so many more goodies - such as - a GWRRA Mouse Pad for your computer, GWRRA Ball Caps in various colors, Coasters, Earrings, Logo Vest Clip Chains, License Plates, Bolo Ties, Happy Face Antenna Ball - and so much more (just too much to list here).
LET'S GO SHOPPING! See the “Quarter Master”
Pat Talley
423-562-1962 or [email protected]
Chapter B meets the 1st Tuesday each month at Shoney’s Clinton Exit 122 off I-75 North Eat at 6:00 pm meeting at 7:00 pm. Call Tom & Merrilee Peck 423-907-9712 / 423-494-9818
Chapter C meets the 3rd Tuesday each month at MaMa's House Buffet 2608 N John B Dennis Hwy. Kingsport, Eat at 6:00pm and start the Gath-ering at 7:00pm. TN Call Richard & Connie Pendleton, 423-245-8484
Chapter C2 meets the 3rd Thursday at Shoney's, 4148 US 127, S Crossville, Eat at 6:30 pm Meeting at 7:00 pm Chapter Director is Randy Ryan. 985-201-3791
Lets go Visit!
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Ken Cutsinger March 27th Tom Peck March 26th Sam Queener March 25th Dave Roberts March 22nd
Stanley & Patty Rinehart March 10th Bill & Barbara Sowder, March 6th