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GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge

January 2017

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Chapter FL1-K, Matanzas Wings Palm Coast/St. Augustine

January 2017

Our monthly gathering takes place on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Golden Corral, 225 Cypress Edge Drive in Palm Coast.

We begin with dinner at 6 pm, and our gathering starts at 7 pm. Please come and join us – we’d LOVE to see you!

Visit us online at www.fl1-k.org!

Ed & Jeannette Carr, Chapter Directors 386-846-0146 - [email protected]

http://www.fl1-k.org


January 2017

Sadly, the December 12th Chapter K meeting was the last under the leadership of Don and Judi Black.

This couple agreed to lead Chapter K even though a spring rally was eminent and negotiations for a rally site were far from final. Without a doubt, Don and Judi did an outstanding job...with that rally and in guid-ing us to new heights for the next two years.

We wish them well in their endeavor to visit other GWRRA chapters in our state and ride to a few of their personal destinations in coming months.

At the December meeting the in-coming Chapter Director, Ed and Jeanette Carr, with assistance from ACDs, Dan and Barb Randall, presented Don and Judi with an originally-designed bronze and crystal free-standing memento of our members' gratitude.

"Presented to

Don & Judi Black

In Grateful Appreciation for Your

Inspiring Leadership as

Chapter Director

Chapter FL1-K, Palm Coast

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

1 January 2015 to 31 December 2016"

Farewell To Chapter Director Don & Judi Black


January 2017

From the Director’s Chair Ed & Jeannette Carr, FL1-K Chapter Directors

“Just Another Day in Paradise”

We want to start this article by wishing all of our GW friends a very Happy New Year and hope you all had a

great Christmas and happy holidays. We enjoyed the Christmas Holidays with family in Ohio, Indiana &

Atlanta. It was down to zero degrees in Indiana while we were there. This Florida Boy bout froze in the snow

and freezing rain.

As Jeanette and I move back to the helm of Chapter FL1-K Palm Coast, we want to thank former Chapter

Directors Don and Judi Black, for the excellent and professional manner in which they conducted day to day

running of the Chapter for the past two years. They will be backing away from the decision making but they

will not be leaving the Chapter. Perhaps down the road we could ask them to rejoin the Chapter Team in

some capacity. Thanks again Don and Judi for all that you do for the Chapter and for GWRRA.

Just a reminder that our “Just Another Day in Paradise” Rally on April 29th is fast approaching and will be

upon us before we know it. We are going to need everyone’s help for this rally to be successful. If you

haven’t been invited by one of our great Chair Persons to help in a certain area of this event, please ask,

volunteer your time and a little effort. The hardest part of working the Rally is cleaning up after, and last year

with everyone helping it took about 20 minutes.

Finally, for those of you that may not know much about Jeanette and me, we started out in Chapter FL1-H

Daytona Beach as Flag Custodians, Assistant Ride Coordinators, Ride Coordinators, Assistant Chapter

Directors and Chapter Directors. At Chapter FL1-K Palm Coast/St Augustine we have been Ride

Coordinators, Assistant Chapter Directors, Membership Enhancement Coordinators and Chapter Directors,

and we were also Assistant District Directors and Florida District Directors. We like visiting other Chapters

and have been to hundreds of Chapter Gatherings throughout Region A and other Regions and have been to

about 60 to 80 District Rally’s around the US as well as 15 of the 16 Wing Dings since becoming members.

We enjoy participating, and find that those members that choose to participate are the ones that have the most

fun and get the most out of GWRRA. Anyone having questions pertaining to GWRRA please do not hesitate

to ask me or Jeanette.

We hope to see you at a GWRRA event in 2017,

Ed & Jeanette Carr, Chapter Directors

Wit and Wisdom

“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself”

- Jim Morrison


January 2017

2017 COUPLE OF THE YEAR – FL1 1 K

CONGRATULATIONS TO GORDON & BETTY CURRIE

Being named the Chapter Couple-of-the-Year is an honor to recognize involvement during the previous years.

There is nothing extra expected of the couple, just be themselves and enjoy the special treatment.

Gordon & Betty joined GWRRA in January of 2008. Although they no longer own a motorcycle, it hasn’t

stopped them from joining old and new friends in many activities. They attend meetings, kick-tires, dinners,

rallies, and visitations to other chapters. They volunteer whenever the chapter needs help. They took over the

chapter store and run it efficiently with added humor each time the chapter needs to be addressed about sup-

plies. And speaking of humor, if you have seen the outfits they wear at Halloween, you know how much fun

they add to any chapter event!


January 2017

Dan’s Doodles………..Just saying.

"2017" Say its not so Joe! What happened to 2016? Way to fast! Barbara says I sometimes live in the 70’s, but the years go by to quick..

Rally Time? We tagged and bagged the first 50 game prizes and are ready for the next batch!!!!

Thank you FL1K for the super outstanding support for the food drive in 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With Ruth and Gary saying they will do the heavy lifting for 2017, lets make 2017 even better.

Want to have more FUN, meet new people? Make a NEW YEARS promise to your self. Travel to new places meet new people attend new events, it’s that EASY.

Not much news from this spot. We hope you and your family had a MERRY CHRISTMAS and that FL1K has a super NEW YEAR.

Dan & Barbara Randall Assistant Chapter Director 2016 COY

CALLING ALL FL1-K MEMBERS!!!

Did you recently attend a GWRRA gathering, rally, dinner ride, Footloose ride, or other GWRRA event where

you had a GREAT TIME? We’d love to have you write about your experience and all of the FUN you had so

that we can share it with our members in our newsletter! Please submit any articles to Ed & Jeannette Carr

([email protected]) prior to the article deadline (25th of each month). Share the FUN to encourage

others to join us!

Advertising Space Available!

Do you know of a business that is looking for affordable advertising? With online publishing, we have unlimited

distribution potential. Plus, it’s about as affordable as it gets, with annual advertising rates starting at $50. Advertising

applications can be obtained from Ed Carr.

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January 2017

Notes From the Rider Education Corner

”The GWRRA Rider Education Program in a Nutshell”

The GWRRA Rider Education Program (REP) is intended to make the motorcycle environment safer by

reducing injuries and fatalities and increasing the motorcyclist skills and awareness. The Rider Education

Program does not propose to have all the answers. However, our close-working relationship with the

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), as well as additional GWRRA programs and studies, has provided a

wealth of information for use in establishing a comprehensive Ridder Education Program. 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 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

The motorcycle community is already realizing many positive benefits from the GWRRA Rider Education

Program. Through the efforts of the Rider Education Officers and participation of the members and others, we

will reach our goal of establishing the safest motorcycle environment possible.

QUOTE Of The Day

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

Matsuo Basho


January 2017

Flagler County Resource Center Food Bank Update Ruth Sober, Sunshine Lady, and Gary Sober, Webmaster

Sisters & Brothers of Chapter K, you donated 173 lbs. of food to The Flagler County Resource Center 's Food Bank in December. Some members donated their evening's winnings, for which Chapter K received a thank you letter from Food Bank Director, Bette Rountree.

Now for the big news...the grand total you generous people donated in 2016 was 1827 lbs.! Fantastic! Thank you! Thank you!

At the December 5th Staff Meeting, all present agreed to continue donating to this worthy agency in 2017. But please remember, this is only a voluntary endeavor. If you have foodstuffs in your pantry that you wish to do-nate, thank you. But it is by no means required of your Chapter K participation.

Gary and I wish you all a prosperous, healthy and happy New Year.

Below we've printed the package guidelines a family of 4 to 6 people would receive every-other-month.

6-8pkgs. dairy or deli (if available)

3 canned meats, only if frozen meats are not available

3 cans tuna or fish

4 cans vegetables

3 cans baked or mixed beans

2 items potatoes or yams

2 lbs. pasta

2 items spaghetti sauce

2 lbs. dry rice or beans

2 boxes mac & cheese

1 box cereal

1 pkg. dry milk

4 items canned fruit

1 jar peanut butter

1 jar jelly

4 items soup

1 cake mix & frosting (if available)

2 pkg. Jell-O or pudding

2 items juice or drink mix

1 item coffee or tea

2 items condiments

Grocery stores are generous with day-old baked goods, so there is no limit. However, they do not donate meats or sea food because they fear law suits.

Edible treats, personal care & household cleaners are added if needed & available.


January 2017


January 2017

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES!

Rainie Ingenito 01/04 Juanita Butler 01/05 Joe Pomerleau 01/06 Suzanne Petkovsek 01/07 Nolan Polley 01/09 Richard Jodoin 01/15 Gordon Currie 01/21 Linda Coulson 01/23 Stan Solomon 01/27

David & Suzanne Petkovsek 01/11

1991 Don & Beth Harris 2007 Jessie, Patricia, & Sean Stephens

2008 Gordon & Betty Currie 2010 Margaret Faircloth

2011 Fred & Annette Bismarck 2013 Greg Padgett

2015 Gordon Campbell

GWRRA Member Anniversaries

Visit www.gwrra.org/faf.html for more information!

Do you know others who might like to join GWRRA? Check out the “Find-A-Friend” Program!

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http://www.gwrra.org/FAF.html

http://www.gwrra.org/faf.html


January 2017


January 2017

FL1-K Happenings

Check out our photos at

www.fl1-k.org/photo_album.htm!

Chapter Gathering!

Christmas Dessert Ride

Lotto Dinner Ride

fl1-K.org/photo_album.htm


January 2017

Membership Enhancement Musings

Jeanette Carr, Membership Enhancement

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

The “torch has been passed” for new leadership, but fun, friendship, and riding will continue as the keys to

Chapter FL1-K life. Don and Judi Black were enthusiastic and inspirational leaders and we look forward to

their support and smiles to enhance all experiences.

As this is being written, I gaze out the window at snow flurries. Yep! We are out-of-state again in Indiana

to visit family. Being restricted by ice storm and now snow, we have decided that warm weather is the time

to visit here - especially since that is also motorcycle time. Still, news articles are due by the 25th of each

month for publication on the 1st – so at least my view relates to my next comments.

Christmas LIGHT RIDE/DESSERT SOCIAL Ed and I toured the Ormond neighborhoods for light

displays prior to this event. There were many decorations but not concentrated in any one area. A route

was planned and 3 bikes, 3 cars took the tour. 1st stop was a home with 150 holiday blow ups. The owner

greeted us with candy canes as we walked the pathways. He invited us back again next year when he will

have more additions. The ride down Beach St. after Tomoka State Park was scenic with lights reflected in

the water and home displays. Holly Hill City Hall and the Twi Light II Cottages & surrounding homes was

the most spectacular display. A loop through the Trails ended the ride to the Currie’s home which had

decorations on all sides not to mention all the details inside. They really get into the spirit of the holidays.

Other members joined the group then with members providing a tasty assortment of desserts. From 7-9pm everyone mixed and mingled. Gordon & Betty Currie were announced as the new Chapter Couple-of-the Year. This is a much deserved honor for all their involvement in our chapter.


January 2017


January 2017

National Director Ray & Sandy Garris

Deputy Director, Southeast Bob & Nancy Shrader

Region “A” Director Jim & Sue Jackson 334-297-1719

Florida Senior District Director Bill & Gina Berry 863-860-4844

Senior District Rider Educator Rick & Pam Northrop 813-714-1669

2016 District Couple of the Year Norm & Maggie Van Dame

District Treasurer Pat Van Lengen 813-654-6332

District Leadership Trainer Norm & Maggie Van Dame 813-833-8038

District Motorist Awareness Nate & Danelle Kinion 850-233-0095

Chapter Director Ed and Jeanette Carr 386-846-0146 [email protected] Assistant Chapter Directors Couple of the Year Dan and Barbara Randall 386-677-6749 Assistant Chapter Directors Chapter Educator/Motorist Awareness Ed Carr 386-846-0146 [email protected] Treasurers Jim and Juanita Butler 386-446-5752 [email protected] Webmaster/Photographer Gary Sober [email protected] Sunshine Lady Ruth Sober [email protected] Chapter Goodie Sales Gordon & Betty Currie 386-676-7627 [email protected] Membership Enhancement Jeanette Carr 386-864-1678 Ride Coordinator Fred Bismarck 386-304-4679 Assistant Ride Coordinator Bob Ingenito [email protected] Newsletter Editor Bob Coulson

Important Websites:

National GWRRA www.gwrra.org

Region A www.gwrra-regiona.org

Florida District www.gwrraflorida.com

Officer Listing

mailto:[email protected]





http://www.gwrra.org

http://www.gwrra-regiona.org

http://www.gwrraflorida.com


January 2017

Just for fun!


January 2017

December Gathering Winners!

10” Patch Fred Bismarck

Door Prize Mike Duffy

Golden Corral Gary Sober

50/50 Bob Ingenito

Toni Duffy

Food Bank Jeanette Carr

GW Ticket Lotto Bob Ingenito

Classified Ads

NOTE: Chapter FL1-K and its team members are not responsible for the accuracy of the ads, the condition of the

items, the pricing, the delivery of the items or misprints. All contacts and negotiations are directly with the listing party.

WING SAFETYWEAR

One 3x jacket, yellow logo on back with new gloves still in package. $60.00 One med jacket, no logo with new gloves in package. $60.00 One button dress shirt logo front/rear. $20.00 Two long sleeve logo on front tee's. $15.00 Size 11 water proof boots SOLD

Call Dan 527-4159

1995 GL 1500 Int. 20th Anniversary Edition. Pearl Green. Honda CB; Travelcade Road Sofa; Progressive Tall Windscreen;

Progressive Fork Springs; New(within last 12 months) Water Pump, Tires & Battery; Spare Alternator; Igloo Ice Box Carrier;

Flashing Brake Lights; Chrome Front Wheel Covers; Arm Rests & Riders Back Rest. Rides and looks great.

Never been in accident. Professionally maintained. Mileage 99K.

I am asking $4200. A couple years ago the speedometer cable broke. It shows 95K on the bike. I have put on less than 5k since.

The bike has been serviced by Tri-City (Scott) on Flagler beach for a number of years. His records will verify mileage.

Prior to Scott I used Jimmy Walker in Daytona when Mike the Goldwing mechanic was there.

For more info contact Paul Sarote, 386-437-1611. Located in Palm Coast.

Beth Harris Buddy Miller Trevor Simpson Jim Mogg

Juanita Butler Bill Mann Joe Pomerleau Judi Black

Randy Close Ruth Sober Dan Randall Annette Bismarck

Sandy Miller Gordon Currie Jeanette Carr Howard Stewart

Ed Carr Linda Coulson Jim Butler Evelyn Close

Richard Jodoin Mike Duffy Kathy Mann Pauline Jodoin

Carol Simpson Don Black Dan Randall Bob Ingenito

Bob Coulson

Door Prizes


January 2017

January 2017 FL1-K Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 FIRST RIDE OF

THE YEAR to

'Shrimps R US',

765 3rd Ave, We-

lacka. KSU

10:30am, Loc B

2

3 Team Meeting

'Footloose Ride',

Meet at McDon-

alds, 5190 E

Moody Blvd, Palm

Coast @ 9:00 AM.

4 5 Chapter FL1-X ,

Orange Park,

Golden Coral,

582 Blanding

Blvd, Orange

Park

6

7 Chapter Conference, Inter-

national Palms Resort, 6515

International Dr, Orlando

8 Chapter Confer-

ence, International

Palms Resort,

6515 International

Dr, Orlando

9 FL1-K Gather-

ing - Eat @

6pm - Gather-

ing @ 7pm -

Golden Corral

- 225 Cypress

Edge Drive

10

11

12 Chapter Support,

Chapter FL1-R,

Dunnellon, Penn

Station Deli &

Grill, 20583 W.

Pennsylvania

Ave, Dunnellon,

KSU Loc B,

3:30pm

13

14 FL2-L Pajama Party,

Snoozin and Cruisin with

the Fireballs, 10am to

2pm, @ Hamptons Com-

munity Club House, 900 S.

Hampton Blvd, Auburn-

dale, FL, KSU Loc A, 8

AM

15 16

17 SPECIAL Foot-

loose: Ride to Gulf

Coast, Peck's Old

Port Cove, 139 N

Ozello Trail, Crys-

tal River, FL, KSU

McDonalds, 5190

E Moody Blvd,

Palm Coast @

9am

18 19

FL1-H Meet at

Duff's, Sunshine

Mall, South Day-

tona @ 6pm

20 21

22 23 24 Chapter FL1-J,

Jacksonville,

Golden Corral,

9070 Merrill Rd,

Jacksonville,

25 26 Lotto Dinner

Ride, Terranova

Pizza, 208 N.

State St, Bunnell,

meet there at

5:30pm.

27 28

29 30 31 'Footloose Ride',

KSU McDonalds,

5190 E Moody

Blvd, Palm Coast

@ 9:00 AM.

1 2 Chapter FL1-X ,

Orange Park,

Golden Coral, 582

Blanding Blvd,

Orange Park

3 4

5 6 Team Meeting -

Eat @ 6pm -

Meet @ 7pm -

Houligan's @

Destination

Daytona - Or-

mond Beach

7 8 Coffee and Donuts,

Dunkin' Donuts,

Palm Coast Land-

ings, East, 5290 SR

100, #101, Palm

Coast (Flagler)

Meet there at 6PM

9 10 11 FL2-G Chili Cookoff, Sun

Sports Cycle, 3441 Colonial

Blvd, Ft Myers, FL 11-2PM

FL1-G Motorcycle Safety

Day, Seminole Pow-

ersports, 1200 Rinehart

Rd, Sanford, Time TBD.

Ride Locations: A – Burger King US 1 & I-95 (Exit 273), B – Citgo SR 100 W & US 1 (Bunnell), C – Marathon Station I-95 & US 1 (Exit 298)

Alternate Location McDonalds SR 40 & I-95 Ormond

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