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FROM THE DIRECTOR:
GWRR A
R EG ION E
I L L I NO I S
C H A P T E R “O ”
Wings In Motion J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR Chapter “O”. Vina and I are looking forward to the
challenges of being your chapter director, for at least our 6 month
probationary period. I want to thank those that were former officers and staff.
Thanks to our past Director, Bill and Cheryl Cook. Bill has decided to leave the world of retirement and go back to work, all your efforts leading Chapter “O” last year, are appreciated. Jim Dillard wants to just ride, so he stepped down from being ride coordinator. A great ride takes many hours of planning. Thank you Jim for the great rides you put on last year. Jean Potwora decided to let someone else do the chapter scrap book, is there a better scrap booker in the entire state? Putting together the scrap book takes many hours, and your skill and experience has produced the finest scrap books in the district. Walter will retire this spring, some think he is already retired, I suspect a long ride is in their future. Thank you Jean. Bill Suggs has been our web master for a number of years and has passed the web page on to our new web master, Roy Miller. Thank you Bill. All ready the web page has a new feel to it. I hope the chapter likes the changes. I think the hardest job in the chapter has to be the news letter editor, Judi Laux has given the news letter editor up and I have gladly taken the challenge. Thank you Judi for all the time you put into publishing the news letter. Judi will stay on as Member Enhancement Coordinator, so keep your membership up or you will hear from Judi. I am happy to announce that David Laux will be an assistant chapter director. Being a past chapter director, I appreciate his insight and inputs to managing the chapter. Jean Stout has agreed to be our educator. Jean is an excellent instructor and is one of only a few people in the district that can teach the OCP program. She also can teach the Horizon program and medic first aid. I hope to assist Jean in rider education and LTP programs. Jean is very valuable to the chapter and the district. Lorraine has agreed to continue as the chapter Sun Shine Lady. Thank you Lorraine So lets start the new year and the new directorship with a philosophy that I hope will guide us through the challenges that await us. First off, Vina and I love to ride our Goldwing. If you think I can just walk out to the garage, start the wing and go for a ride without Vina, forget about it! We bought our Goldwing before ever knowing or joining GWRRA. So let this be a year of great rides. Wing Ding is in Knoxville, Tennessee, I think we can find a few roads to ride in the area. There are many roads not too far from us that provide hills, curves, and great scenery. I hope to revisit Missouri, and plan an over night trip to the Ozarks. What’s happening this month. On January 15 we have Rider Education class scheduled at 1PM at the American Legion Post in Maryville. After training we will have a dinner ride to the Lafayette No 1 Fire Company, 1801 Park Ave, St. Louis, Mo 63104, near Lafayette Square. Next is the winter warm up, January 21st and 22nd at the Decatur Conference Center. Make your reservations, send in your reservation and get ready for a great time. The biggest challenge I see the next year, is declining participation in the chapter. I know the economy is taking it’s toll. GWRRA membership is down, motorcycle sales are down, however there is nothing new here, that isn’t everywhere. I think if we focus on why we all own Goldwings, riding and having fun, somehow we can
find enough time and money to keep Chapter “O” active. Happy New Year from Ed and Vina, and let’s ride!
I’ll do the newsletter next month. . . . . . Ed
Ed Haggerty, Chapter Director & LTD Instructor
1101 W. Harnett St., Mascoutah, Il 62258
618-558-4729 or [email protected]
P A G E 2
Birthdays & Anniversaries Happy Birthday to:
1/4—Walter Potwora
1/8—Gary Gurley
1/9—Chris Adamson
1/16—Ed Sporleder
1/22—Martha Ribbing
1/23—Rich King
1/28—Trey Stroup
1/20—Jean Stout
CHECK CHAPTER WEB SITE at WWW.GWRRAIL-O.ORG
for last minute schedule changes on message board.)
Wed., January 6, 2011—Dessert Ride, Denny’s, O’Fallon, IL., Meet at 7pm
Saturday, January 8, 2011—Chapter Meeting, eat at 6pm, Meet at 7pm,
Ponderosa, Collinsville, IL.
Saturday, January 15, 2011– Rider Education Class, 1pm—at American Legion
Post, Maryville, IL. After training, dinner ride to Lafayette No. 1 Fire Co.
Restaurant, 1801 Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104, near Lafayette Square.
Sunday, January 16th, 2011—POLAR BEAR RIDE!!!! Bundle up and ride
your bike to Powhatan Restaurant in Pocahontas, IL. Meet at 11am at the
restaurant for a later breakfast or early lunch and WARM UP before returning
home. Temperature must be above 35 degrees and Roads must be clear and dry.
Friday, Jan. 21 & Sat. Jan. 22, 2011—ILLINOIS DISTRICT WINTER WARM-
UP 2011—”A Space Odyssey” Ten Years Later…….Registration begins Fri at
noon. Event held at Decatur Conference Center & Hotel, Decatur, Il. Reserve
rooms by calling (217-422-8800 & ask for GWRRA rate). Pre-register for the event
by mailing registration form to: GWRRA of Illinois, Winter Warm-up
Registration, 580 N. 2nd St., Breese, IL 62230. Call Dan & Martha Ribbing for
more information. Event open to all GWRRA members. Come join the fun!!!!
Saturday, February 5th, Chapter Meeting, eat at 6pm, meet at 7pm, Ponderosa,
Collinsville, IL
Thursday, Feb. 10th, 6pm—Pork Chops at Brass Rail, 527 S. Main St., Carrollton,
IL 62016-1251
Sunday, Feb. 13th, 1pm—Training/Game Day (location TBD)
Saturday, Feb. 19th, 8am—OCP (Officers Certification Program) Training Class,
Gilman, IL (required of all officers)
Happy Anniversary to:
Too cold to get married in
January ???
EVENT CALENDAR
As we participate in the 2011 Rider Education
Year remember with KNOWLEDGE you can
ride better and be SAFE which means you can
have lots of FUN!
1ST Rider’s Ed class We will be reviewing
the Levels Programs. It will be
on January 15th at 1:00 PM.
We will also be having our 1st MFA
(Medic First Aid) class - $20.00
starting at 8:00 AM.
Please sign up today
Through Commitment, Education and Application, we can reduce our accident rate significantly.
Listed below are several benefits of a fully implemented GWRRA Rider Education Program at the District and Chapter level:
Increased rider knowledge
Increased rider safety skills
Prevention of accidents
Reduced injuries
Reduced fatalities
Improved general public image of motorcyclists
Enhanced enjoyment of motorcycle riding
Enhanced motorcycle safety through Motorist Awareness public presentations
Both the motorcycle and motorist community are already realizing many positive benefits from the GWRRA Rider Education Program. Through the efforts of the Rider Education Officers and volunteers throughout the world, we will reach our goal of establishing the safest motorcycle environment possible.
Jean Stout
Chapter “O” Educator GWRRA LTD & MFA Instructor 618-656-1228
EDUCATION by JEAN STOUT, EDUCATOR
P A G E 4
“Come Join
the Fun”
Motorist Awareness
GWRRA National
www.gwrra.org
Melissa Eason,
Executive Director
21423 N. 11th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
623-581-3844
Region E
www.gwrra-region-e.org
Clayton & Lynda Alcorn,
Director
5020 Locust Ln.
Sedalia, MO 65301
660-827-3063
Illinois District
www.gwrra-ildistrict.org
Dan & Martha Ribbing
Director
618-228-7433
Aviston, Illinois
Illinois District MAD Director
Larry & Lorraine Kolling
Working to promote motorist awareness, Larry &
Lorraine will be traveling Illinois visiting rallies and
chapters.
Motto: Share the Road
Mission: To Facilitate a
Reduction in Motorcycle Crashes with other Motor
Vehicles. Thru Awareness Education And
Public Relations
Drive Aware!!!!
GWRRA Region “E”
www.gwrra-region-e.org
GWRRA Illinois District
Check Web Site for Details:
www.gwrra-ildistrict.org
GWRRA National
Wing Ding 33
July 6-9, 2011
Knoxville, TN
www.wing-ding.org
800-843-9460
www.gwrra.org
W I N G S I N M O T I O N
Contact Information
GWRRA Illinois “O”
See the website www.gwrrail-o.org for updates on the message board, the chapter
calendar, and the on-line newsletter.
Events
Ed & Vina Haggerty
Chapter “O” Director
1101 W. Harnette St.
Mascoutah, IL 62258
618-558-4729
IL “O” is proud to be a chapter of GWRRA, the
world's largest social organization for owners & riders
of Honda Gold Wings & Valkyrie motorcycles.
Dedicated to our motto of Friends for Fun, Safety, &
Knowledge. GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of
belonging to a not-for-profit, non-religious , non-
political organization. Founded in 1977, GWRRA has
grown to 80,000+ members in 53 countries with 800+
chapters managed by 4,000+ volunteer leaders
working with other riders to foster safe, enjoyable
riding while also working to improve the public image
of motorcycling. IL-O serves St. Clair, Madison, and
Monroe counties and welcomes all Gold Wing Riders
to join us for rides and events. Check our website for
our calendar activities.
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Region E—Illinois District
Wings In Motion
Friends for Fun, Safety, & Knowledge
www.gwrrail-o.org
Roy Miller, Webmaster 667-7132 [email protected] Lou & Barb Jett, So. IL. MAD Liaison
377-3342
Linda Acup, 50/50 259-2088 Jean Potwora, Biker Memorial
Liaison 259-2358
Lorraine Kolling, Sunshine Lady Larry & Lorraine Kolling, Illinois Ambassadors Walter & Jean Potwora 2001 COY
Ed & Vina Haggerty, Chapter “O” Director & Newsletter 558-4729 [email protected] David Laux, Asst. Director 337-8347 [email protected] Jean Stout, Educator [email protected] 618-656-1228 Vickie Dillard, Treasurer 235-0482 [email protected] Judi Laux, MED Coordinator 337-8347 [email protected]
2011 Officers & Staff
A Big “Thank You” to everyone who submitted articles and photos For the Newsletter.
If you’ve been on a fun or interesting trip, Submit a short article and/or photos to
Ed Haggerty at [email protected]
Membership Enhancement
By Judi & David Laux, MEC
Manage your membership online at www.gwrra.org
Following is an excerpt from the national web-site . . . .
While members enjoy the benefits of camaraderie, other benefits include
Education on safe riding, group riding, and improving motorcycle skills.
An often overlooked opportunity, is the LTD program which provides
Leadership Training Seminars Designed to provide and/or enhance your ability
to lead a chapter, a ride, a seminar, a group Or just help you in your current employment.
We invite Gold Wing owners to Join us at meetings, rides and events……for a month, And then be sure to
join GWRRA to enjoy all the great opportunities! www.gwrrail-o.org or call Dave & Judi at 618-337-8347
or write us at [email protected]
About GWRRA The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world's largest single-marquee social organization for owners and
riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles -- and some would say, the world's largest family. Dedicated to our motto,
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-religious
and non-political organization.
Founded in 1977, GWRRA has grown to more than 80,000 U.S., Canadian and international members in 53 foreign countries
in just 31 years.
Over 800 active Chapters are managed by 4,000 volunteer leaders working with members to foster safe, enjoyable riding while
also working to improve the public image of motorcycling.
Once you join GWRRA, you can participate with as many Chapters as you choose. You decide your own level of involvement
and time. Wherever you go, wherever you travel, you're welcomed. GWRRA membership opens doors to friendship
everywhere you ride! Monthly Chapter get-togethers (often light-hearted exchanges of information at a breakfast location) are
pleasant, social occasions. There are no expectations, riding requirements, elections, politics, required uniforms or Chapter
dues.
We invite you to share the joys of owning and riding your Gold Wing/Valkyrie with 80,000 people like you worldwide! We
even guarantee you'll be glad you did!
Who belongs to GWRRA?
GWRRA members are men and women from all walks of life with varied interests and backgrounds. We have riders in their
teens, riders in their 90's and every age in between! Many ride solo; many ride with their children or grandchildren! Some ride
Wings that are new; some ride Wings that are "classics." Some belong for the technical information we share; some just for the
enjoyment of riding with friends.
As a family organization, typical GWRRA fun includes restaurant runs, picnic rides, campouts or CPR/first aid workshops
conducted in a wholesome, fun-filled environment suitable for all family members. We also have dances, charity runs, parades,
ice cream socials and riding clinics.
To be a member of GWRRA, there are only two requirements: own a Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie and keep your membership
fees current. We have individual or family memberships available. For non Gold Wing/Valkyrie owners there is now a
classification of our membership titled Associate, which is also available as individual or family.
Most Miles Ridden in 2011
How many miles do you rile in a year???
Ed is proposing a contest for 2011. A trophy to be awarded to the rider who rides the most miles
on their Goldwing in 2011. The trophy, that will be awarded annually, will be presented to the winner
at the Chapter Christmas party. To participate, write down the odometer mileage on your Goldwing.
Please bring your mileage, and name to the chapter gathering on Saturday or email Ed at
A good time was had by all. Great decorations by Ed & Vina. Great Dirty Bingo (rob your
neighbor) emcee’d by Jean. Great food by Raveneillis’ picked up by Jim & Frankie. Great gift
exchange, too. Desserts by the chapter bakers. I personally tasted Vina’s brownies...Yum! Yum!
Great pictures by Tammy Stroup. Thanks Walter & Jean for securing the club house. And,
CONGRATULATIONS to Walter & Jean Potwora for their appointment as 2011 Couple of the
year (COY). Very well deserved.
P A G E 9
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Monthly meetings at Ponderosa
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