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January 2014 Gold Wing Road Riders Association—Newsletter www.goldwingaustin.org
From the Chapter Director
John & Wanda Osborn
Today was my first official day as Chapter Director and my first article for our newsletter. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce your staff. I say your staff because we are here to serve you, the members of Chapter O.
Here is your staff: Chapter Directors John and Wanda Osborn Assistant Chapter Directors Lyle and Sheri Altes Treasurer Hubert Jackson Chapter Educator Vacant Chapter Couple of the Year Randy and Kathy Reese Ride Coordinator Ken Burnett Membership Enhancement Dawn Sprague Web Master Tom Sprague News Letter Editor Sheri Altes Camping Coordinator Billy Laue We are here to serve you, the members and with your help and input, we, the Chapter, will have a successful year.
Some of what’s inside
Article Page
CD Article 1 & 3
Come Join Us! 2
Educator Desktop 4
MEC Article 5
Texas District News 6
Wingnut 7
Christmas Party 7
Calendar of events 8
Rally Flyers 9
Our Supporters 11
Texas Chapter O was chartered in April 1987. While the Chapter uses the name of Austin, Texas, as a location identifier, Chapter O's participants come from many cities, towns and communities in Central Texas. Come join us at one of our gatherings or rides! Our Gathering time/location and local, District, Region and Headquarters GWRRA contact information
is on page 2. Come join us for a ride - see our Ride Schedule on page 8. Or just visit our Web www.goldwingaustin.org
Happy New Year!!
May everyone have a Prosperous New Year. May all the riding days be sunny and between 70 and 80 . But most of all remember to wear
your riding gear and helmets.
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Director
Merchandise Coordinator John & Wanda Osborn, 512-528-8105
Assistant Director
Lyle & Sheri Altes, 512-897-0860
Educator
Randy Reese,, 512-251-2017
Secretary/Treasurer
Hubert Jackson, 512-567-8350
Membership Enhancement
Dawn Sprague, 512-301-3092
Ride Coordinator
Ken Burnett, 512-497-1259
Couple of the Year 2014
Randy & Kathy Reese, 512-251-2017
Newsletter Editor
Sheri Altes 512-415-1920
Ways and Means
Dave & Shirley Strebbing 512-832-8294
Webmaster
Tom Sprague, 512-301-3092
Camping Coordinator
Billy Laue, 512-773-2602
Seamstress
Gayle Thomas, 512-832-9559
Director
David & Christina Vidrine, 281-709-3904
Assistant Director
Mike & Robin Thacker, 281-686-8892
Educators
Ricky & Karen Frazier, 281-615-4386
Trainer
Jennifer & Johnny Ervin, 281-608-0804
MEC Coordinator
2010 COY Coordinator
2013-14 District COY
Steve & Donna VanGlider, 210-391-9495
Treasurer
Diane Shults, 713-562-3994
Entertainment Coordinator
Vendor Coordinator
Kenny Shults, 281-642-4619
Chapter of the Year Coordinator Robin Thaker
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster Tom Sprague, 858-755-6071
Chapter O Team TX District Team
Want to experience “Friends for Fun, Safety and
Knowledge” first hand?
If the answer is “yes”, you are welcome to visit us at
our Chapter gatherings.
Chapter O’s participants gather the third Tuesday of
each month at 7:00 pm. The location is at the IHOP
Restaurant, 11654 Research Blvd (Hwy 183) at Duval
Road in Austin, TX. In case you get lost, the phone
number is 512-345-7124.
Please see page 10 for our Ride Calendar of Events.
For more information, we encourage you to contact
any of our team members or visit our websites (links to
all are provided on this page).
Want to know about what is going on in GWRRA?
Check out the new "Insight " Newsletter.
Wondering why you should join GWRRA? Check out
the benefits you will enjoy!
Director GWRRA Ray & Sandy Garris
Director of Divisions / Programs Dave & Gwen Carter
Rider Education Director Tony Van Schaick
Leadership Training Paul & Cheryl Brosher
Membership Enhancement Ed & Linda Johnson
Global Affairs Dan Sanderovich
Deputy Directors Bob & Nancy Shrader - Regions A, B, D, N Bill & Dea Ann Gray - Regions E, H
Anita & JR Alkire - Regions F, I
Director / Trainer
Jack Wagner 405-359-7892
Assistant Director / NL Editor
Jim & Reba Berry 318-348-1275
Assistant Director
Garry & Phylis VanBuskirk, 316-321-0896
Educator, Webmaster
Sam & Anita Belinoski
Treasurer &
Chapter of the Year Coord.
Ed & Ann Nahl, 405-321-6467
Motorists Awareness Division Coord.
Larry & Brenda Penepent 479-818-7188
2012-2013 COY
Tim & Beckey Dinnel 225-647-0276
MFA Coordinators
Greg & Cassima Dean 214-549-0476
Vendor Coordinators
Ruby Seal 903-856-5153
Member Enhancement,
Couple of the Coordinator,
Patch Princess
Steve & Billie Fleming 832-630-2038
International Team
Region H Team
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Today was our annual Polar Bear Ride and it was a beautiful day for a ride. There were two starting points, one from the south that was lead by Tom Sprague and one from the north, which was lead by John Osborn. Thirty riders met at our house for chili and corn bread. Seven people brought chili so we decided to have a chili contest. Three im-partial judges were selected, Dexter, Jimmy and Lyle. It was a tough decision, and the judges de-clared Dave Strebbing the winner and Linda Jackson as first runner up. When Dave was inter-viewed, he stated, “This Minnesota boy beat the Texas boys for the second time”. There was 170030 plenty of corn bread and deserts. Next big event on the calendar is our Blue Bonnet Rally on April 12 at Lady Bird Park. We all need to start getting ready now because before you know it April will be here. We need to start planning rides for the upcoming year. Some ideas are breakfast, coin flip, dinner and progressive dinner rides. We can also have some potluck dinners and picnics. Fun is the first work in the GWWRA motto and our chapter exem-plifies this. We are always open for any ideas from the members. The members make the this chap-ter run and I am proud to be your Chapter Director. John and Wanda Osborn Chapter Director
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In Appreciation, Dedication and Hard Work
Presented to
Tom and Dawn Sprague Chapter Directors
For Chapter O
Participation Awards
For Attending Various
Functions Through
Out 2013
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Educator’s Desktop
By Randy Reese Chapter O Should Rise to a
Higher Level…
The Rider Education Program (REP) Levels pro-gram has been around for many years, however not all riders aspire to achieve all four Levels. There are two facts which cannot be denied. One, we are all getting older each day. Two, motorcycle crashes are on the increase in Texas as well as nationally..
There are Four Levels in the REP. Level I is Safe-ty by Commitment, Level II is Safety by Education, Level III is Safety by Preparedness, and Level IV is Safety by Enhanced Commitment & Preparedness. The level you achieve is up to you. Yes, Level IV requires the commitment of the wearing of a hel-met. Even if you do not wish to become a Level IV we should ALL adhere to the first three levels.
Occasionally, we may have witnessed that some Level IVs do not always wear their helmet. Remember, we are not the GWRRA Sheriff Deputies. It is true the Level Fours have made a pledge but have you considered that when you go ONE MILE OVER the speed limit you are breaking the law, which is a lot worse than breaking a pledge. We are all responsible for ourselves. Let’s keep the peer pressure at home. We can ALL try to lead by example and wear all our safety equip-ment and let people know the potential benefits but let’s not drive members away by our insistence or pressure.
It would be a challenge for the Chapter O to have zero motorcycle crashes from now through 2014. This can start with our recommitment to the REP Levels Program and getting as many involved with the Levels program as we can. This can be an on-going goal to reduce the number of crashes in Tex-as. This movement should start today by getting to any riding enhancement course we can take, which will help us obtain this two pronged goal.
Schedule and take an Experienced Rider Course (ERC), a Trike Rider Course (TRC), a Trailering Course (TC), or at the very least, a Parking Lot
Practice (PLP) with a GWRRA Certified PLP Facilita-tor. Let’s not forget the Co-Riders who have the awe-some responsibility of helping the Rider. Don’t forget a good First Aid refresher course just in case you need it.
…Let’s get trained, reduce crashes and move
Chapter O to Higher Levels. 17846-01
By the way, I just turned in the safe miles that were reported this year (and I still have 13 riders still out), and in 2013 we rode a total of 255,461 safe miles! Congratulations on a quarter million miles this year! Let’s make it a goal to ride more of those together in 2014!
Ride Often, Ride Safely, and HEY!
Be careful out there!
Everyone Enjoys
A Great
Christmas Party
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Membership Enhancement
OH YEAH CHAPTER O
It was REALLY Great seeing everyone that "braved" the cold weather on Dec. 7th for our Annual Chapter O Christmas Party. I'm just HAPPY that it didn't rain!!! Catfish Parlor did an AWESOME job on serving everyone. No complaints on the size of the servings. Saw LOTS of "To-Go" boxes!! :-) Tom Sprague presented Certificates to Charlie Diggs & Ken Green for "Wingers of the Month". Certificates were also presented to Hubert & Linda Jackson, Randy Reese, Paul Wood, Ken Burnett, Dave Strebbing, John & Wanda Osborn, Steve Thomas,and Tom & Dawn Sprague for Participating in LOTS of Chapter Functions!! Believe it or not, Lyle Altes name was drawn on the FIRST Attempt for the $60.00 in the Progressive Drawing. Congratulations!!!! Then EVERYONE had FUN with our Chinese Gift Exchange. LOTS OF STEALING (in a good way)!!! Can't wait to everybody at our First Chapter Meeting in 2014 on Jan. 21st!! :-) Til then Ride Safe, Ride Often & Have Fun Dawn Sprague
January BirthdaysJanuary BirthdaysJanuary Birthdays
Jan 3rd—Mark Heene Jan 6th—Cathi Carter Jan 7th—Cathey Robinett Jan 8th—Myra Kretzschmar Jan 9th—Tim Laue Jan 11th—Joanna Getz Jan 13th—Dave Strebbing Jan 16th—John Conniff Jan 25th—John Osborn Jan 26th—Charlie Diggs
January AnniversariesJanuary AnniversariesJanuary Anniversaries
Jan 13th—Jim & Johnny Faye Tidwell
Jan 15th—Bert & Myra Kretzschmar
Jan 27th—Harry & Polly Bowers
Enjoying Fellowship
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TEXAS DISTRICT NEWS
David Vidrine
Texas District Director
As we get closer to a New Year I would like to thank all the Texas chapters who turned in their Charter Fees early. It makes it easier for your District
Treasurer, Diane Shultz to get the check for the District sent to National due December 1st. Sec-ondly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Chapters Directors and their core team that will be stepping down this year. We appreciate your support and dedication you provided to your chapter. I hope this gives you the opportunity to just relax and ride with your chapter.
Now I would like to congratulate the chapter friends who are stepping up to the plate to take the responsibility of Chapter Directors, Assistants and any new core team position they maybe filling. We appreciate you stepping up to carry on this task. It’s people like you that make my job easier. I want you to know that I am just an email or phone call away if you need anything. I am here to help you and if I don’t know the answer right away, I will make sure to find the answer and get back with you. Mid-Winter Round-Up will be on January 11th at the McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. You can go on our website at www.gwrra-tx.org and there is a schedule as well as information on hotel accommodations. I hope to see many of you there. It’s important for the Chapter Directors to bring their core team with them. Remember this is a business meeting; bring any questions or thoughts you may have so we can help you out with an answer. It’s also a great opportunity for all new chapter officers and chapter friends to listen to ideas from other chapters to make their chapter FUN. The Texas District Team looks forward to meeting everyone at Mid-Winter. The team wishes everyone a very Happy New Year. Let’s all ride safe and remem-ber to have FUN in 2014! Your Texas District Director David Vidrine
Mark Your Calendars 2013-14
======================================= Region H Convention
April 3-5, 2014 Marshall Convention Center
Marshall Texas =======================================
Chapter O Bluebonnet Campout / Rally April 11-12, 2014
Lady Bird Park Fredericksburg Texas
======================================= Chapter O2 Rally
April 26, 2014 Brownwood TX
======================================= Texas District Convention
May 8-10, 2014 Tyler Texas
Harvey Convention Center =======================================
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Wing Nut
Award
No Wing Nut Award For December!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Christmas Party Catfish Parlor
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Kickstands Up! Upcoming Events
Additional rides will be announced via the web site and Google Groups.
For an up-to- date monthly list,
visit the Chapter O web site at www.goldwingaustin.org/page4.html
Date Chapter Event Location Contact/Email/Web Phone
Jan 11 Mid Winter Round Up Waco TX John Osborn 512-528-8105
Jan 21 Chapter Meeting IHOP, 183 & Duval John Osborn 512-528-8105
Feb 14
Valentine's Day
Feb 18 Chapter Meeting IHOP 183 & Duval John Osborn 512-528-8105
Mar 18 Chapter Meeting IHOP 183, Duval John Osborn 512-528-8105
Apr 3-5 Region H Convention Marshall TX John Osborn 512-528-8105
Apr 11-12 Chapter O Bluebonnet
Rally and Camp out Fredericksburg TX John Osborn 512-528-8105
May 3 Chapter 02 Rally Brownwood TX Rick & Alyce Dietly 325-692-6298
May 8-10 TX District Convention Tyler, TX John Osborn 512-528-8105
May 20 Chapter Meeting IHOP 183 & Duval John Osborn 512-528-8105
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Texas District Convention in Tyler TX
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January is
a cold time
of the
year..
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GWRRA Motto..
Friends for Fun, Safety, Knowledge
Ride Safe in 2013
John & Wanda Osborn 303 Jeffery Drive Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Texas Chapter O
