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© 2018- GWRRA- Palmetto Wings Pipeline, Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association (Chapter SC-E)

Greetings Chapter-E!

We trust that each of you had the opportunity to spend time with Family and

Friends while celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday. No doubt we all have MUCH

to be thankful for!

Despite the fact that some of us are currently unable to ride, we managed to find

some great opportunities for FUN during the last month. The month started off

with a large group attending “Romeo and Juliet” by the Mill Town Players. On the

6th, a nice group made their way up to visit Chapter-K and delivered them the Hot

Potato. We took advantage of the time and had a short brainstorming/planning

session afterwards.

Movie night on the 7th for a screening of Jennifer Lopez’s movie “Second

Chance”, and of course getting together to watch the Anderson Parade (and our

very own Chapter-E Couple of the Year, John and Janet Crabtree in the Parade)!

Tom Plesser and Michelle Ward handled the Get Together at Papa’s & Beer on

November 13th, and did a great job. Always good to see what others might come

up with for ideas!

From the Chapter Directors:

A Duly Chartered Chapter of GWRRA, SC District

PALMETTO WINGS PIPELINE

Chapter Directors: Don & Rhonda Weed

(864) 304-1292 [email protected]

Assistants

TBD

Membership

Enhancement (Social Events & FUN):

David Thompson

(864) 551-3890 &

Rhonda Weed

(864) 304-1292

Ride Coordinator:

TBD

Chapter Treasurer:

John Crabtree (864) 483-3530

SC Rally Events Coordinator:

Janet Crabtree

Couple of the Year:

John & Janet Crabtree

Individual of the Year:

David Thompson

Inside this issue:

Chapter Directors 1-2

District News & Events 3

About Ch.E & GWRRA 4

MEC 5-7

Exciting News 8

Ride Educator 9

Mascots 10

Rallies 11

Special Interest 12-13

Upcoming Events 14

Team Officers 15

GWRRA Chapter SC-E Greenville, SC—Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge

VOLUME 3 - ISSUE 12

“Get Together”

will be a

Christmas Party

Sat, Dec 8th @ 6pm

Autumn Trace

Clubhouse

202 Saybrook Way,

Simpsonville, SC

GWRRA Links:

GWRRA Insight Focus

SC District Bulletin

SC District Rally

Chapter-E Links:

Website

Facebook Group

Entertainment & News

Chapter Calendar

Email - Contact Us

DECEMBER, 2018

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Dropped in to join the fine folks at Chapter-S for the University Class “Toxic People” (and of course, plenty of food

and fun while playing BINGO). Michelle Ward managed to make her way home with a little extra money too.

As we prepared to close out the month of November, a good group joined in on the 27th as we tried out a new res-

taurant (Josie’s Chuckwagon in Taylors). Good food– and GREAT fellowship. We will definitely be visiting this

place again in the future, I believe!

The Ladies Leisure on the 29th was hosted by Michelle Ward– and the ladies made some very nice looking

Wreaths (one of which may show up in pictures next month!). It sounds like the ladies are enjoying this program,

and are looking forward to more projects, fun, and laughter!

Thank you to all of you for your prayers as Rhonda recovered from surgery. She is doing very well and should be

back up and riding in a few weeks.

Remember our Christmas Party on December 8th: We’re really looking forward to the fun and festivities!

Please be thinking about how YOU might be able to help Chapter-E succeed in the coming year. What are your

personal skills, what things do you do extremely well, and what role can YOU play in the coming year?

Speaking of folks “playing a role”- We would like to say a SPECIAL “Thank You” to Lyle Watson. Lyle has been

contributing Newsletter Articles on a VOLUNTARY basis for two years now. We sincerely appreciate his dedica-

tion and willingness to produce these articles for all to enjoy!

As we move into the Christmas Season– Please remember the REASON for each holiday. May each of you be

blessed with a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

SC Rally Grand-Prize Tickets are IN!

$1.00 Each, or a book of 11 for $10.

Contact Rhonda Weed to get your tickets NOW!

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Working with you to make our

Chapter the BEST it can be!

-Rhonda and Don Weed,

Chapter Directors

Chapter Life is one of the GREATEST benefits of your GWRRA membership.

Take advantage of it~ and reap the REWARDS of

“Friends for FUN, Safety and Knowledge”!!!


GWRRA South Carolina District All Members’ Forum

Whitmire Community Center 1222 Glenn Street, Whitmire, South Carolina

January 5, 2019

9:45 - 10:00 Sign In 10:00 - 10:10 Welcome 10:10 - 11:45 Training - District University Coordinators Don & Rhonda Weed 11:45 - until Turn-In Financial Reports to District Treasurer Mary Coral 11:45 - 12:30 Announcement of New Chapter Directors, Appointments & Awards, CHOY (Chapter Of the Year), 2019 Quarterly Events - DD Buddy Summer 12:30 – 1:15 Lunch & Dessert furnished by District Dream Team 1:15 – 1:25 2018 Visitation Program & Hot Potato Awards – Kim Summer & JW Worley 1:25 – 1:35 Medic First Aid – Dave & Melissa Timbs 1:35 – 1:45 Ride Coordinator – Butch & Pat MacGregor 1:45 – 1:55 Motorist Awareness Program – Jon & Donna Horning 1:55 – 2:05 Rider Educator – Rich Kitko 2:05 – 2:45 Membership Enhancement Coordinators - Jean Kitko & Mary Coral COY & IOY (Couple / Individual Of the Year), Rally Chapter Challenge, Rally Judging Sheets, FUN Time 2:45 - until Chapter Directors Time New Programs for 2019 - District Director Question & Answer Door Prizes & 50/25/25

Schedule is subject to change




About Chapter E

“Chapter-E Entertainment & News” This weekly email contains info for rides, dinners, events, and FUN!!! These Announcements will come directly from [email protected] on or about THURSDAY evening of each week. Send us an email if you’re not get-ting this but would like to.

“Visitor’s Dinners”

We would like to invite EVERYONE, including YOU, to join us for our Visitor’s Dinner. Every Tuesday, we meet at

6p and order dinner at 6:30p.

“Facebook Group Page”

We like to share the FUN we’ve been having, so be sure to request to join our Facebook group page. You can

also find the most up to date info for all rides, dinners, events, and FUN here too.

“Calendar”

We have exciting events to attend this year. Be sure to look ahead in our Chapter calendar to see what else we

intend to do. Rallies, camping trips, Blue Angels air show, overnight trips, and many things to still be added.

Check it often!

“Goodie Store”

New to GWRRA? Lost or misplaced a pin or patch? We just might have what you need!

What’s NEW in GWRRA or SC-E patches, pins and rockers? Ask me!

What do we keep in stock? Two each of the most common GWRRA patches (both color choices), misc patches,

SC hanger pins & Chapter E bars and two different styles of pin locks.

Want something sooner ? Call Rhonda Weed at: 864-304-1292

“Join GWRRA”

There are many benefits to becoming a GWRRA Member. As a Member you will enjoy camaraderie and

fellowship while enjoying the comfort of belonging to the largest family of Gold Wing/F6B and other touring

motorcycle owners. We like to share our pleasure in the freedom of riding motorcycles with others like ourselves.

Our Members strive for improvement by attending GWRRA live, video and webinar safety workshops. We offer

an emergency towing and roadside assistance program called Rescue Plus. This is a benefit that ensures peace

of mind, day or night. Among our 60,000 + skilled and dedicated Members can find the answer to almost any

question regarding the Gold Wing! Your special Membership Card signifies your membership, along with many

other benefits such as; discounts at touring motorcycle dealerships, designated hotels, campgrounds and travel

agencies. As a Member, whenever you need help traveling, our Gold Book Directory connects you with your

nearest friends, worldwide. Our most important benefit is sharing how to safely enjoy motorcycling in more ways

than you thought possible. Belong to GWRRA! To join, click here: GWRRA Membership

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From the MEC Corner:


Mill Town Players Theater Visiting Chapter K of Spartanburg

Movie Night “Second Chance” Greenville Toys For Tots Motorcycle Run

More friends visiting

Visitors from Florida with a handsome little guy

WE’RE THE BIGGEST LITTLE CHAPTER IN THE STATE

-David Thompson,

Membership Enhancement Coordinator

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Birthdays & Anniversaries:

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS:

None

DECEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: None

GWRRA ANNIVERSARIES - Joined in December of: Maghan Spooner 2000 (18 Years)

GWRRA Membership Renewal Reminders (expires end of December):

Tom Mihalic

Please remember to check your Membership Card for your Anniversary Date –

and make sure your membership is current!

-Rhonda Weed

Membership Enhancement Coordinator

”We’re all about the FUN”!

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Happy Winner

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“Ladies Leisure Time”

Cookies & Crafts

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Class & Bingo with Ch.S of Newberry


Exciting News!


2019 SC Chapter E

“Get Togethers”

2nd Tuesdays 6-8 pm

Fuddruckers

6100 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors, SC 29687

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From the SC District Educator:

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Cold Weather Rides

Cooler, well OK, cold weather is here and there are a few things we need

to keep in mind if riding all winter is something you like to do.

Most important is the tires. Need to install the winter air right. That is a

running joke but not too far from the truth. Tire pressures are related to

temperature and when temps go down so does tire pressure. Upon checking

tires on all the vehicles in the driveway this fall all pressures were down 4

to 6 pounds or more. So get that air gauge out before taking a ride.

How about dehydration? Your body still loses moisture in the winter even

though you have several layer of cloths on. You just don’t notice it because

no sweat is running down your face. While outdoors in cooler weather stay

hydrated as you would any other time. Always keep a few bottles of water

in the bike.

Another is hypothermia. Out riding in the cold can suck the heat right out

of your body if not properly dressed. If you own heated gear wear it and

turn it on. It is easier to stay warm than to try to warm up once chilled.

Dress in layers and wear something windproof. A rain suit makes a good

wind block.

Don’t let a nice winter day go by, go for a ride.

-Rich Kitko, SC District Ride Educator


CHAPTER MASCOT “E-Rider” & TROUBLE MAKER “Winger”


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See all the FUN you’re missing?

Join us this month!

E-Rider & Winger

Winger in North Bergen, New Jersey

with Jeff DiStefano

https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Bergen-New-Jersey/111685032180118?ref=stream



What is a Rally?

Come join us for a motorcycle event unlike any other, where you can enjoy the company of friends in a beautiful location, learn more about motorcycle safety, discover all the latest

products for your bike, and even test drive a new one at most locations.

GWRRA Local Rallies:

FL Rally “Wingin’ Out of This World” March 21-23, 2019

SC Rally “Wingin’ with Heroes & Villians” April 25-27, 2019

TN Spring Fling “Let’s Go Hawaiian” May 2-4, 2019

AL Rally & Region A Reunion “Disco Nights in LA” June 20-22, 2019

Wing Ding 41, Nashville TN, August 27-31, 2019

NC Rally “Wings Over the Smokies” Sept 26 - 28, 2019

MS Rally - TBA

Wing Ding is the yearly National Rally

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History of Rock & Roll– Part 20


Disclaimer: My source material is:

The Rolling Stone History of Rock and Roll Copyright 1986 by Rolling Stone Press

Rock from the Beginning copyright 1969 by Nik Cohn

When I concluded the last part, I was relating the story of Lavern Baker and Georgia

Gibbs and how Baker lost out on royalties when Gibbs covered one of her songs due to the looser

copyright laws of the time. This part picks up with Atlantic Records and continues from there.

It was Atlantic leading the way on quality rhythm and blues in the market. They were not

typical of other labels. Atlantic cared about recording quality. They worked with the artists and

helped their careers and put out sophisticated records better than other labels. Jerry Wexler

made fun of early rock and roll, calling it crap, and saying it sounded like gospel records, but he

was wrong. Others did not have his ambitions and taste, nor Atlantic’s personnel or cash. For

most R&B label owners, this music was still a gamble of a huge return on small investments and

most artists were perfectionists like the Clovers or have charisma such as the Drifters.

Yet there was still a lot of innovation. The Skylarks started out in the

schoolyard of a Junior High in Harlem, singing for fun, but not far from the

Apollo Theatre which had Amateur Night. An emcee would use a cap pistil and

“shoot” bad acts. Applause meant honor and adulation for weeks. Get shot and

you were humiliated. The Skylarks suffered through this.

Not bothered by this, they hung around a record store that dealt with vocal groups,

recorded or customers. They got the owner to help them do a demo record to be used in getting

a contract. They failed because it was so bad no one could get through the entire record.

Some of the members got disgusted, some got drafted. They met Raoul J.

Cita, in his late teens, who wrote songs and played piano. He managed them, wrote

arrangements, and merged them with the Harps led by Willie Winfield, with

Winfield as lead singer and Cita as pianist and arranger.

They tried the Apollo again, using a reworked song from the film Holiday Inn called

“A Sunday Kind of Love”. The audience loved it, and as they went off-stage, an

agent for MGM Records gave them his card and told them to come to his office.

Nervous, they rehearsed the song in the hallway when Leo Rogers, who worked

for a very small label, called Bruce, walked by and heard them. He got them to

his office instead and the group signed with him, but not as The Harps. Another

group in New York had that name, so Cita suggested the name The Harptones, and this stuck.


History of Rock & Roll, Part-20 (Continued)


Of course their first record was “Sunday Kind of Love” led by Willie Winfield. It did not

sell big due to being on a small label and not appealing to more rural Blacks. Yet its influence

was immense. For the next ten years, it was the song to beat, one that any vocal group would

use to demonstrate talent and it was a slow dance number.

Still, it was old-fashioned. There was another style being perfected, a

little more complex and yet silly. It used nonsense syllables which had begun

around 1954. The Crows had a hit with “Gee” which had the syllables

dit-dit-duh-dit-dit. The Drifters had “Bip Bam”. Others had “Oop Shoop”,

“Sh Boom”, and “Zippity Zum”.

By now, vocal groups were the rage in Northern cities with New York the biggest,

followed by Chicago with the Moonglows and the Spaniels and. Detroit with the Diablos. LA

had the Penguins who released “Earth Angel” and which became the first R&B record on an

Indie label to hit the pop charts, going to number eight.

Of course Alan Freed was there to capitalize. In July of 1954 he moved to New York

proving that R&B was now big time. He was sued by Louis Hardin who had music copyrights

under the name Moondog and who wanted Freed to stop calling his show “The Moondog Show”.

Hardin won, so Freed changed the name of his show to “The Rock and Roll Show”, giving a new

name to this music. Freed failed to copyright the term but made sure people associated him with

the name. Rock and Roll. Perfect. Now one could tell the difference between R&B and the Blues,

and the Mills Brothers type of music. Rock and Roll did not fit any other category and shoed that

Fats Domino had more in common with Bill Haley than Wynonie Harris, and Elvis had more in

common with Ray Charles than Ernest Tubbs. The term would stick and come to take in a variety

of styles but under one phrase “Rock and Roll”.

Submitted By: Lyle Watson


DECEMBER Events:


Please Note: Any dates or events are subject to change. For up-to-date info, check the

Chapter E Website Calendar at: SC Chapter-E Calendar

12/01 Ride: Gaston County Toy Run **CANCELLED** due to forecasted rain - Safety first! 12/02 Event: Simpsonville Christmas Parade, 2:15pm at QuickTrip, 200 Harrison Bridge Rd., Simpsonville We will WATCH this together. Afterwards, we will go to Tom & Michelle's home to have delicious, hot soup. 12/04 Visitors Dinner & Team Planning Meeting: Meet 6:00pm, Sticky Fingers, 3 Market Point Dr, Greenville 12/08 Christmas Party - Must RSVP and pay by Dec 2nd. **All SC Chapters are invited. Time: 6pm, Location: Autumn Trace Clubhouse, 202 Saybrook Rd., Simpsonville, SC. Cost: $12 Adult / $5 Kids ages 3-10. Gift Exchange: Each individual person attending should bring one gift valued at $15 either wrapped or covered completely in a gift bag. If you are bringing a child, please bring a wrapped gift for them too. Our elves will make sure they get the right one. **Gift not required to attend. 12/09 Event & Ride: Anderson County Lighted Bike Parade - **All SC Chapters are invited. Meet between 3:30pm and 3:45pm at the entrance to the Anderson Civic Center. 12/11 Visitors Dinner: Meet 6:00pm, Chin-Chin, 1099 Butler Rd., Greenville 12/12 Event: Movie "White Christmas" (1954 Classic) 6:30pm, Regal Theater, 780 South Street, Simpsonville 12/18 Visitors Dinner: Meet 6:00pm, Kairos Greek, 2200 Woodruff Rd., Suite 100, Simpsonville 12/23 Ride: Denver Downs Parade, Meet 1:15p, Pilot Travel Center, 100 Frontage Rd., Piedmont 12/27 Visitors Dinner: **CHANGE to Thursday** Meet 6:00pm, K&W Cafeteria, 180 Halton Rd., Greenville 12/31 Ride: Frosty’s Frigid Ride, Details TBA (Pending weather it will be the 31st or the 1st) 12/31 Event: New Year’s Eve Party, 7pm, Hosted by Michelle & Tom. Food: Everyone should bring finger foods to share. Games: Cornhole, bingo, cards, dice and whatever else you want to bring! Dec Ladies Leisure Time: TBD - watch for emails 01/01 Ride: Frostbite Ride-In Ch.P & Ch.S, 12:00pm at Carolina Fine Foods, 625 SE Main St., Simpsonville 01/05 SC District All Members Forum, 10:00a, Attend to see the winners of CHapter Of the Year, Hot Potato, 2018 Visitation Program, and hear the new officer announcements while enjoying some free food 01/08 Get Together: 6p, Fuddruckers, 6100 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors **New Day & Location** Visitors Dinners / Deserts: All are welcome and you can bring friends & family too ! Meet 6:00pm and eat at 6:30pm. Ch.E RIDES & Events: Everyone is welcome to join us! Two, three or four wheels ok… Any make & model too !!!

**ALL Rides & Events: As we all know, LIFE HAPPENS, and things change. The weather can change quickly, good

or bad. Or maybe an opportunity came up to ride with fellow GWRRA friends, so we changed the plans. Whatever

the case may be, updates will be sent out by email, listed on our Facebook page and our website’s calendar.

Please check them often for ride details or something fun to do with us!



GWRRA TEAM OFFICERS:


SOUTH CAROLINA: NATIONAL:

District Director President and Wingman

Buddy & Kim Summer Anita and JR Alkire C: 803-924-2851 [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

Assistant Presidential Assistants

John & Karen Higgins Bob and Nan Shrader 352-668-3164 864-209-8050 Bruce and Barb Beeman 507-433-4286

[email protected] Jere and Sherry Goodman Francois and Chantal Seguin 613-673-2341

Assistant & Goodie Store Tom and Renee Wasluck 570-474-1014

Bill & Judy Dunaway Don and Sharon Weber 208-660-7836

Bill: 843-357-2270 [email protected] Judy: 843-241-1158

[email protected]

Assistant & Web Master J.W. & Yolanda Worley 864-395-2140

[email protected]

District University Coordinators Director of GWRRA University Don & Rhonda Weed Clara and Fred Boldt C: 864-304-1291 641-484-5140 [email protected] [email protected]

District Educator Director of Rider Education Rich Kitko Susan Huttman C: 843-240-3392 [email protected] [email protected]

District Member Enhancement & Director of Membership Enhancement Social Coordinator Larry and Penny Anthony

Jean Kitko [email protected] C: 843-222-9606 [email protected]

District Motorist Awareness Coordinator Director of Motorist Awareness

Jon & Donna Horning Mike & Barri Critzman

C: 803-924-5243 [email protected] [email protected]

District Treasurer & Director of Finance Couple of the Year Coordinator Randall and Janet Drake

Mary & Mike Coral [email protected]

C: 803-261-0109 [email protected]

District Ride Coordinators Butch & Pat MacGregor

C: (864) 469-0349 [email protected]

District Photographers Executive Director Overseas Glenn & Donna Bumgarner Dan and Rachel Sanderovich

C: 803-924-1632 [email protected] [email protected]

District Couple of the Year & Medic First Aid Coordinator David and Melissa Timbs

C: 571-437-9580 [email protected]

District Ambassador Steve Smith 803-684-4091


























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