March06Newsletter · ACD’s Article Page 03 Tidbits Page 04 ... our friend was always there to...

Our monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at O’Malley’s restaurant located at 5080 Alpine Ave NW at 7:00 PM. Dinner is ordered off the menu at 6:30. Saturday, Sunday and week night rides will leave from central locations and will vary with the destination. For more information, or to be put on our phone tree, contact one of our Chapter Staff. See page 2 for contact information. We hope to see you out there…...Ride Safe.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 Wake for Harley

Marty’s House 6:00 PM See pg 3

5 Breakfast

Red Geranium 6670 Kalamazoo

SE 9:00 AM

6 7 Chapt Staff Mtg

O’Malley’s 7:00 PM

8 9 Membership Mtg

O’Malley’s 6:30 Dinner

7:00 Meeting

10 11 Chapter G

Anniversary Party

See pg 7

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 Breakfast

Sue’s on Knapp west of Fuller

NE 9:00 AM

20 21 22 23 24 25 Westshore

Motorsports Open House

Meet O’Malley’s 9:00 AM

26 Breakfast

New Beginnings Alpine & Rich-

mond NW 9:00 AM

27 28 29 30 31

March 2006

ACD’s Article Page 03

Tidbits Page 04

Rider Ed Article 1

March schedule Page 07

Anniversaries, B’days, Sales, Rides Page 06

CD Monthly Article Page 10

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Region D Directors Tom & Sandy Taggart

[email protected]

District Directors Chris & Sally Bobek

248-852-8537 [email protected]

Assistant District Directors Lewis & Linda Randall


Chapter G Directors Joe & Diane Moroski


Asst. Chapter G Directors & Newsletter Jim & Julie Meredith


Chapter G 2005 Couple of the Year, Harry & Marsha Emmert


Chapter Educator/Rider Education Len Snyder


Treasurer Fay Vieu


Wing News Reporters Dave & Karen Doyle


Web Guru Len Snyder


Member Enhancement

To be announced

Secretary Marilynn Bostic

791-4587 [email protected]

Phone Tree Coordinators Lyle & Sherrell Wright

616-361-6287

Greeters and Attendance Takers Bill and Dorothy Reese

616-984-2588

Public Relations Coordinator

To Be Announced

Retail Sales & Goodies Randy & Fay Vieu


Advertising Department Harry Emmert 616-363-2159

[email protected]

Technical Advisor & Photographer

To Be Announced

Sunshine Lady Marcia Emmert 616-363-2159

[email protected]

GWRRA National Website http://www.gwrra.org

Region D Website http://www.gwrra-regiond.org/

Michigan District Website http://www.gwrra-mi.org

Chapter G Website www.mi-gmidnightriders.org

Stop by our website or the District or National websites to see what’s new.

If you have any suggestions for the chapter site, e-mail Jim or Joe or Len.

Jim & Brenda Pennington Region D Couple of the Year 2005

WOW! It is our joy and an honor for us to be selected as the Region D Couple of the Year 2005-2006. This is a very exciting time in our lives, and with all the oomph we have, we want to do our best to represent and serve Region D

Harry & Marsha Emmert Chapter Mi-G’s COY for 2005

Harry and Marsha Emmert are the 2005 Couple of the Year for Chapter Mi-G. They’re a great couple and one or the other is always right in the thick of any frivolity that might be going on.

Bob and Nancy Natter Michigan District

Couple of the Year 2006

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Joe & Diane Moroski 804 Houseman N.E.

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

We didn’t have the privilege of knowing Harley long, but, we believe we got to know Harley well. You learn a lot about people when you travel with them and we had the privilege of taking a few extended trips with our friend Harley. From the twisties of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the bridges and flatlands of the Florida Key’s. From the all day rain storm riding through Florida to the freezing night on the Midnight Ride. From the night in the Tiki bar in Key Largo to the solitude of the cabin on the creek in North Carolina our friend was always there to share a story, a laugh, sometimes a cocktail and always a motorcycle ride with. Even though our friend was taken way too soon he’ll always be with us when we take a journey on our motorcycle or do anything with GWRRA. So dear friend we will never forget the times we had and un-til we meet again ride safe. Jim & Julie Meredith

Harley Bonebrake Former Senior CD Chapter MI-G


They're Back! Church Bulletins: Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: "Break Forth Into Joy" --------------------------------------------------------------------- Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. --------------------------------------------------------------------- A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. -------------------------------------------------------------- At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility. ------------------------------------------------- Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow --------------------------------------------------------------------- The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. Contributed by John Van Arsdale from the internet.



FOR SALE

For Sale: Midnight Ride Teddy Bear Pins $5.00. Year Bars $2.00. Four inch Black and Gold Staff Rockers $2.50 Each. Call 616-866-0597

Let Your Wings Soar

INTERNET SERVICEServing Michigan

[email protected]

Upcoming rides. If you have a ride planned let me know and I’ll post it here. Please provide where your going, when your leaving and when you’ll return. Of course this will be for multiple day trips. Editor Ride 1 Wingding Nashville Tn.-Leave July 2nd and be home by July 6th or ??? Anyone interested contact Jim Meredith at [email protected] or call 616-696-3482. Ride 2 Charleston SC via NC-Leave June 7 and return June 11. Anyone in-terested contact Ezra or Marilynn Bostic at 616-794-4587 or [email protected] Ride 3 Branson Mo.-Leave July 1 and return July 8. Anyone interested contact Ezra or Marilynn Bostic at 616-794-4587 or [email protected].

March Birthday’s and Anniversaries 1 Joe Moroski 21 Phil & Cindy Jones 31 Gordon & Sharon VL

Has anyone seen this person? If so please drop us a line we’d like to return her to her friends. Thank you.


March 4th-Meet at Marty’s to say goodbye to our old friend Harley. Meet at 6 pm please bring a dish to pass or chili to throw into the pot. Also please bring your own liquid refreshments. Marty’s home is located at 4101 Summit Woods Drive which is off Summit Drive between 14 mi. rd and 13 mil rd. just east of US 131. March 5th-Meet for breakfast at Red Geranium located at 6670 Kalamazoo St. SE. Meet at 9:00 am. March 7th-Meet at O’Malley’s for staff meeting. Dinner at 6:30 pm meeting begins at 7:00 pm. March 9th-General membership meeting at O’Malley’s. Meet there by 6:30 pm for dinner with gathering beginning at 7:00 pm. March 11th-Join us at Lincoln Country Club to help celebrate our birthday. Doors open at 5:00 pm for a social hour with dinner being served at 6:00 pm. After dinner dance to the tunes from DJ’s to Go. There will be door prizes, games and of course a 50/50. Hope to see everyone there. (Map page 9) March 19th-Meet for breakfast at Sue’s Coffee House on Knapp at Fuller. 9:00 am. March 25th-Westshore Motorsports (Formerly Jerry Grow’s) open house. Meet at O’Malley’s at 9:00 am to travel to Muskegon. Maybe we’ll get lucky and be able to ride motorcycle’s out. See ad on last page for a preview of what to expect at the open house. March 26th-Breakfast at New Beginnings on Alpine at Richmond. Meet at 9:00 am.


Map to Chapter G’s Anniversary party.


Anniversary Party

It looks like we have enough door prizes for our Anniversary Party. Many, many thanks to all those that contributed. We still need some volunteers to help decorate and do a few other odd jobs at the party. If you think you can help please give us a call or drop us a email. Thanks. Jim & Julie Meredith

CD Article Hello Everyone,

First let us say that Wingless Weekend was a great time! The entertainment was wonderful, the food was fabulous and the gathering of friends was special as always. Everyone should try it at least once.

The drive home was bittersweet. The weekend was great but we knew that on Monday was the me-morial for our friend Harley Bonebrake. As you all know Harley passed away on Feb. 5th 2006. For Joe and I, we have lost a good friend but we have so many memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Harley will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. The many miles we shared, some on paved roads and some on dirt roads with his laugh, lousy jokes and smile will not be replaced any time soon. Harley introduced us to one thing that will be with us whenever we ride as a chapter, the “G” turn. We don’t know if it had this name before Harley, but for us the “U-turn will forever be a “G” turn. For that we thank you Harley. Joe & Dianna Moroski Chapter Directors

A Living Will A man and his wife were sitting in the living room and he said to her, "Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug."

His wife got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all of his beer.

Source Unknown


Rider Education… When riding we should be aware of what is going on around us. These excerpts from what is probably my favorite magazine (Motorcycle Consumer News) should give you something to think about. Seeya on the road soon. Len.


Come visit us at West Shore Motorsports let us show you why

we’re the best... 2371 Henry St. Muskegon Mi. 49441

Call 1-800-962-0979 Or 1-231-759-0979

GWRRA MI-G Joe & Diane Moroski 804 Houseman N.E. Grand Rapids, Mi. 49503

West Shore Motorsports (formerly Jerry Grow’s Honda)

Presents our annual Spring Open House! Saturday March 25th from 9:00am to 5:00pm. This is more than just another sale- this is the sale of the year! Ride a new 2006 Goldwing or VTX. Enjoy the show out front with the 50cc jump contest. Buy a new 2006 Goldwing for only $139 per month!* Interest rates as low as 5.00% fixed. New 2006 bikes in stock and priced to sell. Free pizza, pop, and popcorn all day. We also have left over 2005 Honda’s marked below dealer cost with super blowout prices. Bank reps will be here immediately accepting all credit applications. All bikes, atv’s, and scooters will be tagged with a one day only Open House prices! Spring is on it’s way don’t miss this event. For more information call 1-800-962-0979. *With Approved Credit

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