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Gold Wing Riders AssociationIndiana On Wingswww.IndianaOnWings.org

Well another month is soon to be checked off the calendar and think only 5 more months until Christmas. “Just kidding .“ Anyways last month was another awesome month to be a HOOSIER. There was a lot going on from Couple of the year Day camps, to the 2014 Wing Ding in Madison Wisconsin, Indiana was the guest workers at the registration table both Tues and Weds and as usual the Hoosier hospitality shined thru we made lots of new friends, and gave out lots of hugs, people think working the registration table is just that Work that dreaded 4 letter word, but actually the great people you meet, and the excitement of the rally make it a truly awesome experience.

Most of you and your Chapters are busily enjoying your motorcycles your fellow member’s and all the awesome places you can ride to all over this great country. While you’re out enjoying these rides, remember our new Indiana slogan “can you see me now “ This is not only a way to be seen from a safety point of view , but evenly important is he notice ability you create to others “ often in the District Citron Green polo’s we are asked “what’s the deal with the bright shirts “ who are you guys with “ or are you all crazy “ again this is an awesome time for you to bring up GWRRA and possibly recruit a new member Theresa and I are coming up on our first year as the Indiana District Director’s and again I can’t say enough how proud we are of our District Team and all the great member’s in Indiana.

As we plan to attend the other District rallies as well as the Region “D” Rally in Kendalville IN. this September. Theresa and I get to see what the other Districts are doing and possibly borrow some ideas, but most importantly just enjoy the fellow member’s company and do some more riding in areas we might not have the opportunity to enjoy.

In Indiana we are truly blessed with some of the most fantastic riding in the area and we would love to have any of the other District member’s join any of our chapters on any of their ride’s scheduled

Now for a moment on my soapbox again I know that some of the members have commented that there are too many requirements to the new GWRRA But I disagree, yes the organization has made some changes, and yes that’s not the way we did it in the past thought is always brought up . But change isn’t always bad using the technology available today just help’s us reach others faster and easier than we couldin the past. And the more people we reach the more future members we get to enjoy time with .

So until we meet again, Ride safe, Laugh loud, and eat plenty of ice cream

Mike and Theresa AlbrightIndiana District Directors

August 2014

Ray & Sandi GarrisDirector of [email protected]

Melissa EasonChief Operating Officer

[email protected]

Lee & Kay TiecheRegion D Directors

[email protected]

Mike & Theresa AlbrightIndiana District Directors

(812) 701-7649-Mike (812) 701-4080-Theresa

[email protected]

Mike & Penny KadingerIndiana District Educator

765.230.0108 [email protected]

Lonny & Karen HunterIndiana Senior

District Trainers765.779.4187

[email protected]

Craig & Joanie Isenhower Membership

Enhancement(317) 696-8591

[email protected]

Indiana District TeamContact Information

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Gold Wing Road Riders Association Great Lakes Region D Rally/Convention

“Old Time Country Fair” September 11th – 14th 2014

Noble Co. Community Fair Grounds 589 Fair St. Kendallville, Indiana

Rider _______________________________________________ GWRRA #____________ Exp. Date___________

Co-Rider ____________________________________________ GWRRA #____________ Exp. Date___________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code _____________

Phone ________________________ Email ____________________________________________Chapter_____

Pre-Registration Post Marked by September 2nd, 2014 GWRRA Member(s) Quantity____x $20 per person Total $________ Chapter Directors/Life Members Quantity____x $10 per person Total $________ Non -GWRRA Member(s) Quantity____x $25 per person Total $________

Full Registration – Entitles patron to full participation in all activities and events at the Rally. Rally Pins to the first 500 full registrations. Registrations after September 2nd will be taken at the Registration Table

GWRRA Members=$25/Non-Members=$30/Children under 15=Free/Day Passes on-site only /GWRRA Members $15/Non-Members $18

Master Breakfast & Region D Merit Award Ceremony – On-Site Level IV Master Tour Riders, their Co-Riders & Guests only Qty______ x $8.00 Total $______

Camping Fees (Thursday Sept. 11th to Sunday Sept. 14th) Additional Camping – Contact Fairground Tents & Tent Campers (pulled by Bike/Trike): $20.00 for Rally Units______ x $20 Total $_______ All RV’s : $20.00 per day Days ______ x $20 Total $_______

Short Sleeve Tees Small_____ Medium_____ Large_____ X-Large_____ x $12.00 each Total $______ 2X-Large______ 3X-Large______ x$14.00 each Total $______ Long Sleeve Tees Small_____ Medium_____ Large_____ X-Large_____ x $16.00 each Total $______ 2X-Large______ 3X-Large______ x$18.00 each Total $______ Polos Small_____ Medium_____ Large_____ X-Large_____ x $19.00 each Total $______ 2XL______ 3XL______4XL______5XL______ x$21.00 each Total $______

Note: Shirts available with Pre-Registrations Only

HOST HOTEL is the Best Western of Kendallville 260.347.5263 $69 +Tax Includes Hot Breakfast Bar Reserve by August 1st 2014 and mention GWRRA to get special rate.

Refunds Available until September 1st. Refunds only with the approval of the Region director Total Enclosed $________

I/We do agree to confirm and comply with the ideas governing this rally, and I/We further agree to hold harmless G.W.R.R. A., co-sponsoring organizations or any property owner(s) for any loss or injury to self in which I/We may become involved by reason or participation in the rally. I/We also agree to assume responsibility for any property which I/We knowingly damage. I/We have read this entire form.

Rider’s Signature __________________________________________________ Date ________________

Co-Rider’s Signature _______________________________________________ Date ________________

Mail Registration with Check or Money Order Made out to GWRRA Region D to the following address: Peggy Bush, Region D Treasurer, 455 W. Indiana Ave, Spencer, Indiana, 47460

GWRRA Great Lakes Region D Directors – Lee & Kay Tieche – www.gwrra-regiond.org – 812.579.6500

2014GREAT LAKES REGION “D” RALLY/CONVENTION

THURSDAY EVENING SUPPER RIDEFor the past 4 years we have enjoyed putting together a supper ride for all the members attending the Indiana District Spring Wing Warm Up and your Region “D” Directors Lee & Kay Tieche have asked us to plan one for this years Region “D” Rally so we have one planned for Thursday evening Sept. 11th.

We will be going on a 75 mile leisurely ride thru northern Indiana and over into northern Ohio before stopping to eat. The meal will consist of a buffet with salad bar/drinks/desserts/tax and gratuity for a total of $12.75 per person—NO SUBSTITUTES OR OFF THE MENU.

It will be a 46 mile trip back to the fairgrounds and we would like for everyone to please ride back together as a group with the same leader you rode down with.

In case of rain or bad weather we will have a pizza party there at the fairgrounds so if it should be raining be sure to check in at the fairgrounds to get your money paid for the pizza so we will know how many pizzas to order.

Have your BIKES LINED UP by 4:00 and we will have a riders meeting and leave for the ride at 4:15 SHARP. Have your BIKES FUELED AND BLADDERS EMPTY as we WILL NOT BE STOPPING before arriving at the restaurant.

If you would like to join us on the supper ride please contact us so we can get your name on the list as we have to let the

restaurant know how many people to prepare food for.

JOHN & SHIRLEY LEE765-569-5263 or [email protected]

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Duane Ewell & Kathy Bontrager

AssistantDistrict

Directors

WOW, where has this summer gone already? Wing Ding is over and it’s August. I think I missed something along the way except for the crazy Indiana weather. Who would have thought that it would be 55° in the middle of July?

Wing Ding 36 is in the history books and we had a great time attending. However, I can’t recall a city with so much road construction. Attendance this year was 8,873 and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Closing ceremony was a great time for one of our Indiana members as he won one of the big prizes. Congrats to Mike Brower of Chapter U in Angola for winning the grand prize motorcycle. Mike chose a blue 2014 Valkyrie. Honda has been in contact with Mike and he will be taking delivery through Hayden Honda In Kendallville, IN. in the not too distant future. Since Mike is from my home Chapter, it made the event just a little more special .

As most of you probably know by now, Wing Ding 37 will be held in Huntsville, AL. September 3-6, 2015. Kathy and I have already registered to attend and we are looking forward to it. We hope to see all of you there.

A few other upcoming events that might be of interest to our members are the Region D Rally coming up September 11-13, in Kendallville, IN. This will almost be in my back yard and I’m really looking forward to this one.

August 9th will be the 9th Annual Chapter U Hog Roast. It will be held at Commons Park in Angola, IN. starting at 11:00 AM. In addition to some great food, there will be a silent auction, guided rides and the now famous 2nd Annual Chicken Chunkin’ Contest. C’mon up to Angola for a fun day with your friends.

Fall Fest will be coming up on the 4th of October in Bloomington, IN. at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Watch for more details and mark this date on your calendar.

Remember, to get the most out of your membership, you need to PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPATE !

Drive safe and be careful.

“Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-... That’s all, folks”!

Happy Trails

Duane & Kathy


Mike & PennyKadinger

Indiana DistrictRide Educators

WING DING, if you did not attend, you missed a great time in Madison. We made the trip up on Sunday stopping by Fort Atkinson to visit will old friends. Monday we meet up with Chapter Members and went to the House on the Rock, what a place, with our phones dead from taking picture, no GPS working and riding in the rain, we made our way to Madison. When we saw a Wal-Mart sign we tried to stop in but no parking lot, the lot was under the Wal-Mart, it was a nice place out of the rain to ask for directions.

On Tuesday Penny and I filled in for Mike & Theresa at Registration, with the help of the District staff, Grumpy, Kay and some others from A-2 and a couple from Ohio… we handed out over 700 Registration packets from noon to 5 pm. Boy what a FUN day meeting members from all over the Globe. Our tail pipes were dragging, but all that worked the booth, had fun!! During the week we visited the vendors, maybe a few to many times, but if you were looking for something, it could be found. There were seminars, riding classes, team challenges, bike rides guided and unguided, a lot to do! The bike judging and light parade were also lots of fun. If you could not find something to do you were just not looking.

I did see some members riding without Helmets, I worry about their safety. As Educators it’s our job to get the word out, about how much better off you are to ride with the proper gear. I talked with one young man that had his son on the back wearing a helmet, and asked why he was wearing a helmet, and his answer was I want him to be safe! My comment to him was don’t you think HE wants you to be safe also???

Safety is for Life…RIDE SAFE!!!

Mike & Penny KadingerIndiana District Ride Educators

Mike Brower of Chapter U in Angola won a new 2014 Honda

Valkyrie at Wing Ding 36 in Madison, Wi. Way to go Mike!!


Wolf & ConnieGless

Assistant DistrictDirectors

Hi GWRRA Members of Indiana;

Ok July has come and gone, if we didn’t know better we would have thought it was April or May by the weather we have had. Don’t get us wrong we like the cooler temperatures but 60 degrees in July, really?

Did everybody have a good time at Wing Ding, sad to say Connie and I did not make it as my activities director informed me that we had made prior plans to do a camping trip with my son and his family, a whitewater rafting trip on the New River in WV, what a blast. We are looking at Wing Ding 37 in Huntsville AL. this one looks very interesting and should be a good time. As we write the article the Michigan Rally is about to start in Midland MI. and Region D Rally in Kendallville IN. is just around the corner. They look like they are going to be a good time for all.

What are the other Chapters in our section doing, well here is what we have. Chapter Q2 is doing an Ice Cream ride today and they are attending the Hog Roast in Angola with a side trip to the Auburn/Cord Museum on the 9th, a Chapter Picnic on the 16th, another Ice Cream Ride on the 23rd and attending the Illiana races on the 30th. Chapter H and U2 are doing Dinner Rides as is Chapter S2. Now we come to Chapter O2 and their up-coming chapter events and rides. They will be having their Chapter Corn & Sausage roast on the 2nd of August and doing a Christmas in August on the 3rd but the one up-coming event that was started by past Chapter O2 CD Jim McPhail 23 years ago and has been continually held each year, is the ride to the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis on the 6th of September. This event, also known as the Pop-Tab Ride, grew steadily for many years to include a large number of chapter’s through-out the state and some chapters from sounding states, but has faltered in past few years. Last years Ride only has 2-3 other chapters attend to bring their collection of Pop-Tabs and pantry items. What happened, this is a worthy charity ride and inexpensive to attend. In the past the ride left Mishawaka with 20-30 riders and picked up riders in Peru, Kokomo and Westfield, with other chapters coming from around the state and meeting at the RMH around 2 pm. Chapter O2 would like to see the past chapter attendance return to its larger numbers, what do you say District Indiana; you know we can do it. Mark it on your calendar and hope to see you all this September 6th. As you may have noticed this event is close to us and we hope to see it get big again. OK now that you know where we stand I will shut-up. See you all around the state.

Ride Often & Ride Safe

Wolf & Connie Northwest ADD


Gary & CarolMeyerholtz

AssistantDistrict

Directors

Hello Hoosiers

Well here it is the end of July and Carol and I have had another busy month. Of course it started with another great Wing Ding. Carol, Shawna and I went up early to do some sight seeing before Wing Ding started.

We took a trip to House on the Rock, went to a Circus Museum and did a little riding through the area. We even managed to make it to Lake Michigan. It is a wonderful area to ride through and hope everyone had a chance to enjoy some of the sights.

When Wing Ding started Carol, Shawna & I got busy, Tuesday and Wednesday we worked registration and meet up with some of our friends from years past and made some new friends. Then it was off to the vendors to spend a little money and wouldn’t you know, we started running into other people that we knew from IN Chapter M members to to other people we have meet over the years. It probably took most of a day to make a full trip through the vendors.

Before we knew it it was time for The Ultimate team Challenge and Precision riding we had a great time but all to soon it was time for Closing Ceremonies. So we will say goodbye to our Wind Ding friend until next year at Huntsville Al. See you there.

We also went to Illinois District Rally where we were asked to be Bike Show Judges and had a great time doing that. At closing Chapter O from Evansville was announced as the Chapter out of theRegion With the most attending, I believe that they had 16, way to go Chapter O. Indiana had the most District Members attending out of the Region with 10. Jerry & Mary Boehman from IN-M, put their trike in the Bike Show and Chapter M had 13 members there to support them. Thank you Chapter M and thank you Indiana for supporting Illinois.

Gary & Carol MeyerholtzAssistant District Directors


Jerry & Ruthie Brown

Assistant DistrictDirectors

Greetings Everyone;

What a July! This one has been unbelievable. Who thought they would have to wear a jacket or coat or even heated gear in July.

We hope you are taking full advantage of this cool riding weather, we sure are.

Here is a little food for thought. If your chapter is running out of ideas of things to do or places to go, try visiting another Chapter. You might just be able to use some of their ideas. With these new ideas, you may generate enthusiasm within your Chapter. Give it a try.

Remember, go to the GWRRA, Region or District website and check on what is going on in or around your area. You might be surprised of all the things to do.

Make plans to attend the Region D Rally in Kendallville on September 11-14. Let’s show the rest of the region what a good

time they can have in Indiana.

Ruthie and Jerry Southeast ADDs


Gary & CarolMeyerholtz

Couple ofthe Year

2014

Hello Indiana,

Another busy month and can you believe that here we are at the end of July, It seems like yesterday that we were at Winter Rendezvous and now we are better than half of the way throughthe year.

Carol and I went to Wing Ding with our Granddaughter Shawna and had a great time. It was her first Wing Ding and she had a great time, she even adopted a few new Uncles and Aunts so now she has started her own GWRRA family as well.

We stayed pretty busy at Wing Ding, we knew that we were going to be judges for the Ultimate Team Challenge and were also asked to be judged for Precision Riding as well.

We met up with some of the other Couples of the Year and had a great time.

Then it was off to Illinois District Rally. We had a wonderful time talking to GWRRA members over there and even recruited two new Couples while we were there. The last afternoon we met a couple from Shawnee town and tried to help them find a chapter close to them.

Illinous had a fun game called Find a Friend that encouraged you to to find someone from each Chapter in Illinois and several other States,Carol and I found all of them. I think the high point was the Flag Parade. We had flags from every state along with a flag from all branches of Service and a MIA flag led by Old Glory. Carol and I were about 10 flags from the back and what a sight it was when you got on a hill and could see all of the flags flying. Thank You Illinois for letting us be involved in that.

Now it is off to Michigan. See you there.

Gary & Carol MeyerholtzCouple of the Year 2014


I would like to take the time to recognize a few of the Motorist Awareness Coordinators in our Association. They come from all across the country and have been outstanding in helping to get the message of sharing the road to the motoring public. These people have worked tirelessly for our program.

Wayne and Elva GrantWayne and Elva are the Region N (North Carolina, Virginia Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia) Motorist Awareness Coordinators. They have received recognition awards before, including being named MA Coordinators of the Year in 2009. It is their leadership skills that have made Region N tops in the organization for MA activities year after year. They recently received a funding grant for highway electric message boards throughout the region. Region N has partnered with Wal-Mart to distribute MA material in 36 region stores. They have also been responsible for a number of radio and television interviews. They will once again be receiving recognition at our Wing Ding Rally/Convention this year.

Mike and Barri CritzmanIn the one year that Mike and Barri have been Region F (California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii) MA Coordinators I have received more phone calls from Mike than all the other coordinators combined. I like that very much. It shows an enthusiasm that, hopefully, is contagious throughout his Region. Keeping me appraised of what’s happening and asking pertinent questions shows an interest above and beyond. Mike conducted an MA information seminar at the Region F Rally/Convention this year that was very well received. Mike and Barri will be receiving a well earned recognition award in July at Wing Ding.

Robert Rosenbaum/ Bill and Mervi BannaschRobert is the Wisconsin Chapter 1-A MA Coordinator and Bill and Mervi are the Wisconsin District MA Coordinators. These three coordinators are responsible for Wisconsin being one of the more progressive districts in our organization. They lead all districts in high school driver education MA presentations. This means they have often contacted local boards of education and school administrators asking for permission to present our program to beginning drivers. This was the main goal of our program this past year and Wisconsin led the way in that respect. Bill and Mervi have been recognized in the past including MA Coordinators of the Year. Robert will be recognized this year for his outstanding work.

How fortunate we are in rider education to have such dedication. A big Thank You goes out to these wonderful Members and to so many others who work hard to make our program the success it is.

Source:July 2014 Issue of GWRRA

eNewsletter Wingin’ itRecognizing Dedication

Rider Education Article

Submitted by: Joe & Gracie Mazza

HappeningsDate Sponsor Event LocationAugust 29-31 National Weekend at the Opry Nashville, TN

September 11-13 Region D Region D Rally Kendallville, IN

October 4 Indiana District Fall Fest Bloomington, IN

October 25 Indiana District Fall Meeting Anderson, IN

HappeningsPage 12Indiana On Wings

Your Indiana District TeamDistrict Directors:

Mike & Theresa Albright(812) 701-7649-Mike

(812) 701-4080-Theresa [email protected]

Asst. District Directors:Wolfgang & Connie Gless

(269)[email protected]

Chapters: H, O2, Q2, S2, U2

Asst. District Directors: Lonny Hunter

(765) [email protected]

Chapters: A2, C, E, J, K, L2

Asst. District Directors:Gary & Carol Meyerholtz

(812) 683-4681 [email protected]

Chapters: D, M, O, Z

Asst. District Directors: Duane Ewell & Kathy Bontrager (260) 894-1642

[email protected]: F, M2, T2, U

Asst. District Directors:Bob & Deb Caldwell


Chapters: B2, D2, G, L, T

Asst. District Directors:Jerry & Ruthie Brown


Chapters: B, N2, G2, W

Treasurer: Paula & Joe Swift


Event Vendor Coordinators: Wolf Gless

Duane EwellBob Caldwell

Couple Of The Year 2014Gary & Carol Meyerholtz


Webmaster: Howard Pletcher (260) 255-9992

[email protected]

Communications & Special Projects/Newsletter: Killey & Dustin Shuck


Public Relations: Karen & Lonny Hunter


Entertainment Coordinators: Mark & Dawn Reed

(219) 866-4386

District Ride Educators: Mike & Penny Kadinger

(765)230-0108 [email protected]

Asst. Ride Educators:Bill & Diana Ferneding


Asst. Ride Educators:Mike & Joyce Nelson


Asst. Ride Educators:Dennis & Debbie Juncker


Membership Enhancement Coordinators:

Craig & Joanie Isenhower (317) 696-8591

[email protected]

District Leadership Educator:Karen Hunter


Goodies:Paula & Joe Swift


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Indiana On · PDF file765.779.4187 [email protected] ... The meal will consist of a buffet ... I think I missed something along the way except for the crazy Indiana weather