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GWRRA National Directors
Ray & Sandi Garris
Rider Education Directors
Bob & Althea Berry
Member Enhancement Directors
Larry & Penny Anthony
Deputy Directors Region A & N
Bob & Nancy Shrader
Region A Director
Jim & Sue Jackson
Rider Education Directors
Mike & Mary Coral
Member Enhancement Directors
Rick & Madalena Buck
SC District Directors
Buddy & Kim Summer
Assistant Dist Director
Joe & Brenda Wood
J.W. & Yolanda Worley
Bill & Judy Dunaway
Rider Educator & MAD
Rich Kitko
Trainers
Donna & Glenn Bumgarner
Membership Enhancement
Coordinators
Jean & Rich Kitko
District Couple Of The Year
John & Karen Higgins
The Official Publication of the GWRRA Tri County Wings, Charleston, South Carolina April 2017
TRI COUNTY WINGS TRI COUNTY WINGS
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Southeast Region ‘A’ - South Carolina District
CHAPTER “SC G”
BERKELEY • CHARLESTON • DORCHESTER
Welcome to Chapter “G” The “G” Force!
The Special Days of April!
They say, April showers bring Spring Flowers. We can
hope that there is enough. Daylight savings time is
here, so we find ourselves with more time in the
evening to do things. Maybe even a bike ride. So, let’s
be safe out there and reflect on the good things ahead.
Apr 1 - April Fools Day
National One Cent Day
Apr 2 - International Children’s Book Day
Apr 3 - 1st documented Ice Cream Sundae made (1892)
Pony Express established (1860)
1st iPad sold in the US (2010)
Apr 4 - 1st U.S. Flag approved (1818)
Apr 6 - North Pole discovered (1898)
U.S. entered World War I (1917)
Apr 9 - Palm Sunday
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant
(1865)
Apr 10 - Passover begins at Sundown
U.S. Patent System established (1790)
Apr 11 - President Johnson signs Civil Rights Act (1964)
Apr 12 - Space Shuttle Columbia 1st launched (1981)
Apr 14 - Webster’s Dictionary published (1828)
Titanic struck iceberg and sank (1912)
Apr 15 - Boston Marathon bombings (2013)
Apr 16 - Easter
Apr 18 - Income Tax Day for 2017
Paul Revere’s Famous Ride (1775)
Apr 19 - Revolutionary War began (1775)
Apr 22 - Earth Day established 1970
National Jelly Bean Day
Apr 25 - Hubble Telescope launched (1990)
Apr 28 - Arbor Day
Apr 29 - Zipper Day (patented 1913)
Apr 30 - National Honesty Day
Do any of you find this stuff interesting/entertaining?
NEXT CHAPTER GATHERINGS April 1st & May 13th
Education Seminar at 10:00am Gather at 11:00am, meet at 11:30am, eat at 12:30
at Logan’s Roadhouse 211 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville, SC
Chapter “G” Team http://gwrra-sc-g.org/
Chapter Directors
Mike Melton & Anne Sheets
843-847-1444
Assistant Directors
George & Gloria Servant
508-868-7217
Chapter Educator & Asst
Craig Miller
843-345-7890
Mike Melton
843-847-1444
Motorist Awareness
Karen Miller
875-345-7891
Membership Enhancement
Coordinators
Fred & Anita Hull
843-871-4694
Chapter Treasurer
Anita Fender
843-478-0989
2017 Couple of the Year
George & Gloria Servant
Activity Coordinators
Anita Hull
Karen Miller
Kathy Truluck
Goodie Shoppe
Anne Sheets
Newsletter Editor
George Servant
Photographer
Karen Miller
Webmaster
Mike Melton
Web Editor
Bob Loomas
Inside this Edition: Article Page Chapter Director 2 Assistant CD 3 Rider Ed 4-7 Motorist Awareness (MAD) 8-9 What Happened 10 What’s Happening 11 Local Events and Tid Bits 12 Recipes & Trivia Question 13 Membership 368382 13.5 Calendars 14-16 For Sale 17 Birthdays & Anniversaries 19
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From your Chapter Director
I was having difficulties figuring out what I wanted to talk about this month. Not that many
people read this, but just in case. There were several things that came to mind, and here is
where the thought process ended up.
Our next Chapter Gathering is April 1st. That is also the same weekend as the Summerville
Flower Town Festival, and the same day of the Cooper River Bridge Run. Logan’s says they will
have no problem accommodating us, as long as we keep it down to 60 people. We may also
have some out of town visitors, so this information is for all. There will be lots of traffic that
weekend in Summerville and the surrounding area, and folks, people around here just don’t look
for motorcycles. For the month of March, so far, we have had at least 10 motorcycle involved
accidents in the local area that I am aware of. Several of these resulted in deaths. Not all were
contributed to the rider, and several had helmets. It is safe to say, in a motorcycle accident, the
rider looses, regardless.
So I say all this, to emphasize this. April will be a busy month for motorcycles. Some people are
getting them out from the winter storage, while others are just getting out to enjoy the weather.
Please, be cautious, and be sure to watch the other vehicles. I make it a habit of looking at the
face of every driver I ride up beside of. That means, starting at the rear bumper, looking in their
side mirrors, and making sure I can see their face. If I can’t see theirs, they can’t see me.
I glace at the steering wheels, or the front wheels. For cars I’m passing, if the steering wheel
starts to move, that means I may have to move quicker. Coming from an intersection, if the front
wheels start to move, I need to react. I would rather slow down and yield, than the alternative.
Just this week, I was riding down to the VA Hospital in Charleston. I got on I-26, which I really
dislike during the early morning hours. I had my space, my buffer zone, was feeling
comfortable, the traffic was light, no one appeared erratic and STUPID… and then it happened.
All of a sudden, a car comes on from the entrance ramp, moves across three lanes of traffic, and
almost got me in the third lane. Luckily, when by myself, I ride in the right track, so I can be
seen in mirrors quicker. That also gives me some room to maneuver, if needed. It paid off. I
cranked down on the horn, starting moving left, and just had made the shoulder before they
reacted to everything and finally saw me. I was even with their door. They were not looking at
all. After my heart settled down, I noticed it apparently scared them a little, because they settled
down in the middle lane, behind some slower traffic. Either, they needed time to gather their
thoughts, or they were afraid to pull back up beside me (good option also). Regardless, I made
it safely, because of procedures I practice EVERY TIME I get on the motorcycle.
During an emergency, you will do what you practice. If you have bad habits, guess what is
going to come automatically to you. If you have good habits… well, maybe you would like to
share your story. Give it to me, and I’ll even write it up for you. But share.
Until next time, ride safe, ride often, and be thankful,
Mike Melton
Chapter Directors
Mike Melton & Anne Sheets P.O. Box 61885, North Charleston, SC 29419
843-847-1444
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Assistant Chapter Directors 2017 Chapter Couple of the Year
George & Gloria Servant George - 508-868-7217
Gloria - 508-345-5228
email - [email protected]
Whitefish Bay On our ”Big Adventure” last summer, we were fortunate to visit many interesting
places, including national parks, museums, towns, lakes and mountains. One of the
most memorable museums visited was the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at
Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There we
learned about the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes.
Starting with the Whitefish Point Light Tower, the oldest continuously operated lighthouse
on Lake Superior for 156 years, serving as a beacon for the copper and ore trade to
Whitefish Point. The typical stone masonry towers of the day were no match for the
hurricane force winds coming off Lake Superior, steel was too new to be trusted, so an
Ohio contractor built the tower using only iron and copper in 1861.
We also visited several buildings on the grounds, which included the
lightkeeper’s quarters, where he and his family resided, complete with period
furnishings and artifacts from the days of the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Next was
the Surfboat House, where the U.S. Coast Guard kept a Lifeboat Rescue Station,
which assisted countless mariners in distress and performed heroic rescues.
Stories of the courageous men and women in horrific weather conditions sent
chills up my spine. Their motto was “You have to go out, but you don’t have to
come back”. The loss of lives here was so appalling that this area was known as
Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast and four such stations were concentrated
along this dangerous coastline.
But the most interesting building we saved for last. The Shipwreck Museum’s gallery shows why Lake
Superior is deceivingly beautiful, yet the big lake’s unrelenting fury has earned her the reputation of
being the most treacherous of the Great Lakes. Dramatic shipwreck legends come to life as artifacts and
exhibits tell stories of sailors and ships that braved Superior and those lost to her menacing waves.
I have always been fascinated by Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad, “The
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”, the most famous, and last, of the Great
Lakes shipwrecks. For those who need a refresher
course… the Edmund Fitzgerald was lost with her
entire crew of 29 men on Lake Superior on
November 10, 1975, only 17 miles from making
Whitefish Point and safety, the critical turning point
for all ships entering or leaving the lake. The
museum proudly displays the ship’s recovered bell
and the Fitzgerald sits untouched at the lake bottom
as a final resting place per the families’ requests.
Here I finally put the pieces together. Yet the Edmund Fitzgerald remains the most mysterious and
controversial of all shipwreck tales on the Great Lakes, surpassed only by the Titanic. If ever you are
visiting the UP of Michigan, this is a must see destination. George and Gloria Servant
”I sure am glad I paid attention in Calculus class in High School. It’s serving me so well during this Tax Season.”
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Rider Education Safety Corner
Chapter Educator Craig R. Miller
106 Heritage Ln,
Summerville SC 29483
843-345-7890
Asst. Chapter Educator Mike Melton P.O. Box 61885
North Charleston, SC 29419 [email protected]
843-847-1444
SHINY SIDE UP During the first Quarter of 2016, GWRRA Rider Education began rolling out “Shiny Side Up,” a
series of modifications and additions to Rider Education programs. To give you a brief overview of
the program, Wing World Editor Anita Stienstra interviewed Bob Berry, Director, Rider Education.
W.W. What is Shiny Side Up?
Bob: Shiny Side Up is a set of 5 complimentary on-bike challenges each based on 15 range
exercises plus some additional options for skill practice. The difference is that each component
utilizes the exercises in different ways. For example, the Vanguard Rider Course exercises,
while having the same general layout as the League of Aces, are modified slightly to challenge
the skills of those riders. And the Pursuit of Excellence program allows participants to choose
from among the 15, or from any number of skill development courses available free on the
internet or from our own GWRRA website.
W.W. How did you come up with the 15 exercises?
Bob: If you read Ray and Sandi Garris’ messages in Wing World, you’ll see many are about
teamwork. That sure is the case here. I had a lot of help. Director of Drill Teams and Rider
Excellence Eric Carlson took the lead on this project. Then Jim Graybeal, Robert Bray and Ray
Garris were our “test riders” for motorcycles and Chuck Donaldson and Tom Mitchell for Three-
wheelers, to determine the actual layout and timing for each exercise. The entire Rider
Education TEAM reviewed each phase and provided input all along the way. The exercises
themselves came from a variety of sources including our own GWRRA Rider Courses, several
police training exercises, motorcycle practice field days, drill team training sessions and the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Riding Tips booklet available to the public on the MSF Web site.
W.W. Why the new program?
Bob: There are two certainties that led us to consider updating all of our Rider Education
offerings.
Too many of us have friends or know of members who have crashed their Wings and the
statistics are not getting better.
The gross and fine motor skills needed to keep us safe, deteriorate in a relatively short
period of time.
To address that deterioration, The School of Rider Education is focused on being more
aggressive in providing opportunities for our members to get on their Wings and Trikes and
practice skills at levels associated with their style of riding. If members accept the challenge,
those crash statistics can be reversed.
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Rider Education Safety Corner
Chapter Educator Craig R. Miller
106 Heritage Ln,
Summerville SC 29483
843-345-7890
Asst. Chapter Educator Mike Melton P.O. Box 61885
North Charleston, SC 29419 [email protected]
843-847-1444
SHINY SIDE UP W.W. What are the five components?
Bob: The individual components of the program are The Pursuit of Excellence, The League of
Aces, The Vanguard Riders Course, Top Gun Trials, and The Amazing Team Challenge. Let’s
look at them one at a time.
1 - Pursuit of Excellence
The Pursuit of Excellence is a bit of the old and a bit of the new to encourage skill practice at the
Chapter level. Many of our long time members will recall the old Cornering Practice Guide they
used for chapter practice sessions. Well, now they can use it again along with a host of other
informal and easily attainable guides and programs that they may elect to use for their skill
practice sessions. In addition to the 15 basic exercises, here are just a few other choices:
http://battleycycles.blogspot.com/2013/05/parking-lot-practice-guide-introduction.html
http://www.msgroup.org/Tip.aspx?Num=194
http://www.motorcycleassistant.com/motorcycle-practice-exercises.html
http://www.ca2s.org/Safety%20Lit/Cornering_Practice_Guide.pdf
http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/street_motorcycle_tips.pdf
The take away of Shiny Side Up is that Chapter Educators and Directors are free to choose which
set of exercises they may use to challenge their members. The organization/administration of
the Chapter sessions are the responsibility of the Chapter Educator. Even though these events
are aimed at simplicity and convenience, the general requirements for all GWRRA Field Events
apply – Proper Gear, waivers, etc. Chapter Directors and Educators have an expanded mandate
to engage members in these practice sessions.
2- League of Aces
The League of Aces provides riders who wish to do so, an opportunity to form Teams to compete
at the District, Region, and National level. Using the root 15 exercises, teams can practice for a
competition designed to encourage more riding skill practice.
Here’s how it works.
The League of Aces is a progressively more difficult series of riding exercises ridden and
scored by teams (2-6) attempting to qualify for National competition. The exercises and score
sheets will be available to Educators at all levels. Exercises can be grouped in small lots so that
practice can occur in small chunks and require less space. Participation begins in the Chapter.
Competition begins at the District Level at which there are no “winners;” just a number of teams
who qualify according to their scored results.
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Rider Education Safety Corner
Chapter Educator Craig R. Miller
106 Heritage Ln,
Summerville SC 29483
843-345-7890
Asst. Chapter Educator Mike Melton P.O. Box 61885
North Charleston, SC 29419 [email protected]
843-847-1444
SHINY SIDE UP The qualifying teams compete at the Region Level. Some may be eliminated due to the ever
increasing difficulty of the exercises. But the “mission” is one of inclusion, not elimination. The
same holds true for the “finals” at Wing Ding during which all 15 exercises will be scored and
timed. Note that the League of Aces event at Wing Ding will not take place until 2017 to give
Chapters/Districts time to form teams and schedule the preliminary events.
A League of Aces playbook will be available from Region Educators.
3 – Vanguard Riders Course
Many of our better riders are first, bored with having to take the same classes over and over for
Level maintenance/progression, and second, are skilled to the point of not being challenged by
the range portions. The Vanguard Riders Course addresses these issues in two sections.
A. Riders must successfully complete a two-hour classroom session and pass a knowledge test
given any time during the year in their local area, to become qualified to;
B. Successfully complete a Riding Skill Test at Wing Ding that is timed and scored. Successful
completion of both the classroom and riding portions counts as having taken a riding
course. The classroom and knowledge test will be administered by GWRRA Rider Course
Instructors. There will be separate modules specific to Trikes. This portion of the
Vanguard Riders Course will be given at the District Level or above in a timely manner so
as to qualify those completing it successfully for going forward with the skill testing at the
next Wing Ding.
The skill testing course is the same 15 program exercises similar to the League of Aces final
riding course, but with more precise timing and scoring. It is not meant to be easy. The
Vanguard Riders Course may be used only one time for Level advancement in each
recertification cycle.
4 – Top Gun Trials
Top Gun Trials will use the same course as the Vanguard Riders Course, but with no
requirement for the 2-hour classroom. The new course will be run for the first time at Wing Ding
in 2017.
5 – Amazing Team Challenge
The Amazing Team Challenge will remain in place for now as an alternative practice exercise. A
new Trike- specific ATC will be run at Wing Ding this year in Billings.
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Rider Education Safety Corner
Chapter Educator Craig R. Miller
106 Heritage Ln,
Summerville SC 29483
843-345-7890
Asst. Chapter Educator Mike Melton P.O. Box 61885
North Charleston, SC 29419 [email protected]
843-847-1444
SHINY SIDE UP W.W. I don’t see the Facilitated PLP in the new program. Is it still active?
Bob: In a word, no. When the Parking Lot Practice Guide was instituted about 10 years ago, its
stated purpose was “to build confidence and reinforce basic riding abilities” which it did very
well. The sanctioned/ facilitated PLP was created as a one-time use for progression from Level
One to Level Two or for one-time Level Two Program maintenance for those who had difficulty
finding a riding course within a reasonable distance from their home. At the time, GWRRA, MSF,
ESC, and CSC were among the few options eligible for training. Since then, GWRRA Rider
Education has significantly expanded the approved Rider Course list making it much easier to
participate in at least one Rider Course every three years. New opportunities have emerged to
achieve the original PLP goals in a simpler, less formal, more collegial and more fun
environment.
W.W. What will happen to the Certified PLP Facilitators?
Bob: These folks have a critical role in the new program. As chapters become more active in
Pursuit of Excellence events, Chapter/District/Region Educators are encouraged to utilize the
talents and training of the former facilitators as range safety monitors, and to help with the
administration and set up of the new programs. There is no further requirement for
recertification.
W.W. Where can members find the range drawings, and administrative details for each
component?
Bob: All of the materials are available through Region Educators. While the Wing Ding League
of Aces, and Vanguard Riders components will not be available until Wing Ding 2017, members
can get started on the District and Regional qualifying rounds this year.
W.W. Will there be a League of Aces Component for Trikes?
Bob: The short answer is yes. The question at the moment is when. We recognize that an ever
increasing number of our members are riding on three-wheels. So we continue to develop three
-wheel programs like the Amazing Team Challenge. But, we want to ensure these are Trike/
Spyder specific challenges and not just a modification of a two-wheel course. Three Wheel
riders, we are listening. So the long answer is “stay tuned.”
W.W. How will you know if the program is successful?
Bob: Well, you know the old adage “You can lead a horse to water…” If there really is a
commitment to safe riding in GWRRA, the School of Rider Education has provided the tools and
methods to make it happen. It’s really up to the members to take advantage of what we have put
in place.
Submitted by Craig Miller
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Motorist Awareness Division (MAD)
Karen Miller 106 Heritage Ln,
Summerville SC 29483
843-345-7890
Spring Mountain Trip News Updates: On Friday, May 19, one of the options we are offering is a ride on the Great Smokey Mountain Rail Road
from Bryson City to the Nantahala Outdoor Center and back. You can either take advantage of their box
lunches or you can bring your own. The train departs the Bryson City terminal at 10:30 a.m. and will return
at approximately 3:00 p.m. There is also a wonderful railroad museum at the train station to wander
through. For more information and to book your reservation (highly recommended) you can go to
www.gsmr.com. All should be back at the motel by 5:30 p.m. to depart for dinner in Dillsboro at Kostas
Family Restaurant (www.kostasdillsboro.com).
On Saturday, May 20, the “sightseeing” group will depart Bryson City after breakfast, hopefully by 9:00
a.m. Our route will take us through Dillsboro, on to Cashiers where we stop for lunch at “The Zookeepers
Bistro” and a little looking around. We will mount up and travel through the Lake Toxaway area on our way
to Waynesville, where we will stop at Mast General Store and look around a bit. If anyone wants to look
around Lake Toxaway, we can make a stop. From Waynesville, we will depart to return to Bryson City. The
total mileage is 135 miles. Dinner will be in Bryson City at a location to be determined … preferably not
Italian. You can look at information on the Zookeeper Bistro at www.thezookeeperbistro.com.
My research has not revealed any “breakfast” spots other than fast food spots, such as McDonalds, Bo
Jangles, etc. ***** Please see Daily Itineraries on page 12 *****
Nantahala Gorge Excursion
Take a ride along the beautiful
Nantahala River on our Nantahala
Gorge Excursion! Departing from
Bryson City, this 4½ hour
excursion carries you 44 miles to
the Nantahala Gorge and back
again arriving at our Bryson City
Depot.
Enjoy traveling Bluegrass musicians
with an occasional Appalachian story
while traveling along the Tennessee
and Nantahala (nan-tuh-HAY-luh)
River 081561. The historic trellis
bridge Fontana Trestle takes you
across Fontana Lake and into the
beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Arrive at
the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)
for a one-hour layover where you can
relax by the river or enjoy
sightseeing! The Nantahala Gorge
Excursion operates March through
October.
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Brakeman's Vegetarian Lunch $10.00 Fire roasted peppers, onion, lettuce, and tomato with feta cheese on a tomato basil wrap. Accompanied by a
bag of Lay’s chips, Grandma’s Cookie, and a fountain drink.
Conductor's Hot Dog Lunch $10.00 Two 100% Beef Angus hot dogs served with fresh buns. Accompanied by a bag of Lay’s chips, Grandma’s
Cookie, and a fountain drink.
Engineer's BBQ Lunch $10.00 Slow roasted pork rubbed with our special spices and tossed with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce.
Accompanied by a bag of Lays chips, Grandma’s Cookie and a fountain drink.
Lil' Conductor's Hot Dog Lunch $8.00 One 100% Beef Angus hot dog served with a fresh bun. Accompanied by a bag of Lay’s chips, Grandma’s
Cookie, and a fountain drink.
*************** Please see Daily Itineraries on page 12 ***************
Always … Ride Alert … Ride Aware Karen Miller
Coach Class features open seating in an
enclosed car, windows that can be opened
for fresh air and taking photos, and are
heated and have ceiling fans. When we
reach the end of the line, we will invite all
guests in this class to switch sides with their
neighbors so that everyone will have the
opportunity to take pictures from a new per-
spective on the opposite side of the train.
The fare is $51 per person plus taxes and
Open Air Gondolas feature open seating in a car
with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and a
roof above to protect passengers from the ele-
ments. When we reach the end of the line, we will
invite all guests in this class to switch sides with
their neighbors so that everyone will have the op-
portunity to take pictures from a new perspective
on the opposite side of the train. The fare is $51
Senior Discount Promo Code: SENIOR Seniors 55 years and up save 10% while riding with us on a Steam or Diesel powered general excursion!
Mention the senior discount while booking any class of seating on either the Nantahala Gorge and
Tuckasegee River excursions and the senior adult receives 10% off his or her ticket price.
Military Discount Promo Code: MILITARY
To show our appreciation to all those who are currently serving or who have
served in any branch of the military and/or defense, and their families, we
extend a discount of 20% off of any class of seating on the Nantahala Gorge
and Tuckasegee River excursions, Steam or Diesel powered! This discount
is valid for the entire reservation up to 8 people.
ID may be requested. Not valid with any other discounts may be subject to
blackout dates. Not valid for special event trains.
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What Happened Last Month Here are some things that took place last month. Submit info for this page to
Chapter Gathering
Our monthly Chapter Gathering was on
Saturday, March 4th at Logan’s, Roadhouse,
211 Azalea Square Boulevard, Summerville.
We had the “Dealing with Distracted Drivers”
seminar before the meeting at 10am, and then
went into the meeting. We talked about the
upcoming rides and future events we have
planned. You can see many of them
throughout the newsletter. So come to our
next meeting on April 1st, and catch up on the
upcoming events.
Meet to Eats
We had two Meet to Eats again this month and
a Dessert Meet. The first Meet to Eat was on
the 9th at Triangle Char and Bar in
Summerville and the second was on the 23rd
at Bear E Patch Café in Charleston. And our
Dessert Meet to Eat was on the 28th at the
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Summerville.
We had a great turnout at all meets. Have a
suggestion for a location to hold a Meet to Eat?
If so, please send an email to:
Mikey’s Rides
We managed to get three back road country
rides in this month. The first, on March 9 and
the third, on March 23rd, were up to Sumter
which included lunches at Firehouse subs and
Buffalo Wild Wings. The second was on the
16th to Bonneau Beach with a lunch at Evelyn’s
Diner. So come on out and join us for the next
rides we post. Look for short notice rides to
come up. And if you have a suggestion,
please share it, or come take us there.
Maintenance Day
Joe and Jeanie O’Bryan opened their garage to
a group of members and lots of work was done
to our Gold Wings. A couple of oil changes,
fluid changes attempted a repair on a set of
heated grips. We had a great turnout for the
Pot Luck lunch with lot’s of great food. Thanks
to everyone who made it a success!!!
In Loving Memory of Roger Burris
This month, we lost a good friend, a brother
and a long time member of Chapter “SC-G”.
Roger always had a smile, a good word, and a
positive attitude. He looked for the good in
everyone and everything. He will be dearly
missed by all who knew him.
Roger was not only a member of GWRRA, but
he was a part of so many other organizations.
A Vietnam Veteran, he retired from the Navy.
He was member of the VFW Post 3433 and the
American Legion. He is also accredited with
the beginning of the Amber Alert program in
SC. He worked hard while he led the Tri-
county Bikers Helping Bikers, doing so much
good for everyone. Roger will missed by
many. We will miss his presence, but will
cherish the memories.
Bill’s Rides
Bill also managed to get in two lunch rides this
month. The first, on the 11th, was to Miller’s
Bread Basket in Blackville. The second was on
March 25 to Goat Island Restaurant on Lake
Marion. Both rides were well attended and all
enjoyed the great weather and good food.
George’s Ride
And with the nicer weather upon us, we also
did an ice cream ride to Smith’s Ice Cream Bar
and Bakery in Santee following the Chapter
Gathering on March 4th. Look for more of
these coming up.
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What’s Happening This Month and Beyond Here are some things that are coming up in the future. Submit info for this page to
Chapter G Gathering
Aprils Fool. Small correction is needed.
Guess we will have a meeting on 1 April, so
please come out to it also. Same location and
times apply. Seminar will be on “Trailering”.
Then, for May, our gathering will be on
Saturday, May 13th (one week later than
usual due to the South Carolina Rally) on
May 6) at Logan’s, Roadhouse, 211 Azalea
Square Boulevard, Summerville. Mike will
conduct a seminar from 10 –11 AM. For our
Chapter Gathering, you can arrive by 11am,
order your food, and the meeting will start at
11:30 and with the food delivered by 12:30
PM. Plan to join in a group ride to Mepkin
Abbey Trappist Monastery in Moncks Corner
following the Gathering.
Meet to Eats
We have two Meet to Eats scheduled for this
month and another new Dessert Meet to Eat.
The first meet to eat will be on the 13th at TJ’s
BBQ and Burgers, 214 St James Ave in Goose
Creek. This is behind the St. James Place
Grill where we have been before. The
second one will be at McAllister’s Deli, 4950
Centre Point Drive in Charleston. And our
next Dessert Meet to Eat will be on the 25th at
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich
Café, 1205 N Main St in Summerville.
We will eat at 6:30pm for the Meet to Eats,
and at 7:00pm for the Dessert Meet. Come
on out, bring a friend, and let’s have a great
time.
Frogmore
Our annual Frogmore will again be held at
Guy Lamb’s newly renovated home on
Saturday, April 22nd. Advance tickets are
required and will be available for sale at our
n e x t C h a p t e r
Gathering and other
chapter events up
until April 18. See
Anita Fender, George
or Mike for tickets.
Tickets are $5.00 for
members, $10.00 for
non members. Two
seminars will be held
prior to the Frogmore
event, also at Guy’s
home, with the first
one starting at 10am.
Rides, rides, rides
Bill Tulluck is doing his best to fill some gaps
in the calendar with new rides and places to
eat in 2017. Upcoming ride to Pearl Fryer’s
Topiary Gardens in Bishopville, SC on April
29. Look for details in future g-mails from
Mike. Mike will continue his Thursday Mikey
rides as often as possible. They may come up
on short notice.
Anyone can suggest and/or lead a ride to
some of your favorite places. Don’t be shy!
Team Meeting
Our next Team Meeting will be April 18th at
St. James Place Grille in Goose Creek. We
meet at 6:30, have the meeting around the
food as it comes. Please let Mike know if you
will or cannot attend. It is open to anyone
who would like to come see what it takes to
run a chapter, or who may have some ride or
activity suggestions.
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Local Events & Tid Bits of Information Here are some other news items you may find of interest. Submit info for this page to
Spring Mountain Trip
Itineraries (continued from page 9)
Friday Itinerary:
8:00 am Meet for breakfast at McDonalds
9:00 am Depart for the train station
10:30 am Train departs for the Natahalia
Gorge
3:00 pm Train returns and we return to the
Lodge
5:30 pm Depart for dinner in Dillsboro
Evening free
Saturday Itinerary:
8:00 am Meet for breakfast at McDonalds
9:00 am depart for the rides (Sightseeing or
Touring)
11:00 am (ish) Sightseeing and lunch in
Cashiers
1:00 pm Depart for remainder of tour through
Lake Toxaway to Mast General Store in
Waynesville
5:00 pm Return to Lodge
5:30 pm Dinner in Bryson City, location to be
determined.
What’s Going On In The Area
Apr 2 – Charleston Honey and Bee Show, Mount
Pleasant
https://sites.google.com/site/
charlestonareabeekeepers/calendar/expo
Apr 7-9 – Battle of Charleston, John’s Island
http://www.battleofchas.com/
Apr 14-15 – Pickens Azalea Festival, Clemson
http://pickensazaleafestival.com/
Apr 15 – Soft Shell Crab Festival, Port Royal
http://www.oldvillageportroyal.com/
event_ssc.htm
Apr 22 – Central Railroad Festival, Clemson
http://centralrrfestival.org/
Apr 29-30 – MCAS Beaufort Airshow, Beaufort
http://www.beaufortairshow.com/index.shtml
Apr 30 – Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood
Festival, Mount Pleasant
https://experiencemountpleasant.com/events/
blessing-of-the-fleet/
May 5-6 – Strawberry Festival, Fort Mill
http://www.scstrawberryfestival.com
May 6 – Annual Dragon Boat Festival,
Charleston
http://www.charlestondragonboatfestival.com
May 12-14 – Artsphere, Greenville
http://artisphere.org/
May 19-21 – MaritimeTall Ships Festival,
Charleston
http://www.tallshipscharleston.com/
May 26 – Jun 11 – Piccolo Spoleto Festival,
Charleston
http://www.piccolospoleto.com/
June 10-11 – Southern Guitar Festival and
Competition, Columbia
http://southernguitarfest.com/
Jun 16-25 – History Alive Festival, Greenville
http://greenvillechautauqua.org/june-festival/
Jun 17-25 – Hampton County Watermelon
Festival
http://www.hcmelonfest.org/
Submitted by MJ & John LeBlanc
April Trivia Question….
What was South Carolina known as
before being called the “Palmetto
State”? First correct answer received at
[email protected] wins 5 free tickets
for the 50/25/25 drawing on April 1st.
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Amsoil Dealer
Mike is now a Preferred Amsoil Dealer, and has
oil for your Gold Wing in stock. If you would
like to get your oil at a discounted GWRRA
Member price, contact him. Amsoil is a
synthetic oil and those who use Amsoil for their
Wings or Harleys, find great performance from
it, and longer times between oil changes. And
Amsoil offers oil for your motorcycle, auto, and
many other products. For a full line, visit their
website at http://www.amsoil.com/
Contact Mike at [email protected] or call/text
843-847-1444.
New for 2017 !
Win 5 free tickets for the 50/25/25
drawing at next month’s Chapter
Gathering! Two ways to win:
1. Be the first to answer the trivia question
in each month’s newsletter.
2. Look for your GWRRA Membership
Number hidden somewhere in the newslet-
ter each month. (Random numbers will be
chosen)
Contact George @ [email protected]
Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients: 1/2 oz. dried Porcini mushrooms
1 Tablespoon organic avocado oil
8 organic chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
(or 4 breasts can be used)
1 small organic onion, minced
1 organic carrot, diced
2 stalks organic celery, diced
3 cloves organic garlic, minced
1/2 pound organic cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup organic green olives, pitted
1/4—1/2 teaspoon organic red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh organic basil
1 tablespoon fresh organic rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh organic oregano
1/2 cup organic chicken stock
1 (28oz) can organic diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: 1.) Rehydrate the dried porcinis in about 1 cup of hot
water and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Once they are
soft, drain and roughly chop.
2.) Heat the avocado oil in a large stock pot over
medium high heat and sear the chicken on both sides
until golden brown, then set aside on a plate. Add the
onion and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes, until
fragrant. Then add the carrots, celery and
mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes, or until
they begin to soften.
3.) Add the remaining ingredients, including the
chicken and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for
about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender
and cooked all the way through.
Serve over spaghetti squash, sautéed or roasted
vegetables, with salad or sides of your choice.
Submitted by Anita Fender
Recipes & Tid Bits of Information Here are some other news items you may find of interest. Submit info for this page to
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APRIL 2017 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter “G”
Upcoming Events
5-7 May, SC Rally, Beaufort, SC
Note: The May Chapter Gathering has been moved to the second
Saturday in May, due to the SC Rally.
18-21 May, Spring Mountain Trip, Bryson City, NC
Ride To Eat
Eat at 6:30pm
13 APR - TJ's BBQ & Burgers, 214 St James Ave #200, Goose Creek
27 APR - McAlister's Deli, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Charleston
THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER ‘G’ Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at www.gwrra-sc-g.org
1 APR - Chapter Gathering & Ride - Logan's Roadhouse, 211 Azalea Square Boulevard, Summerville, Meet at 11:30am, Eat - 12:30pm.
Rider Ed Seminar starts at 10am. Come in side door.. Ride after the meeting to Mepkin Abbey.
8 APR - TRC in Easley/Liberty, SC.
13 APR - Meet to Eat, TJ's BBQ & Burgers, 214 St James Ave #200, Goose Creek, Eat at 6:30pm
18 APR - Team Meeting, St. James Place Grill, 216 Saint James Ave, Goose Creek
22 APR - Frogmore preceded by Educational Seminars. See write up in newsletter and our online calendar. Extra points for attending the seminars.
25 APR - Dessert Meet , Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Café, 1205 N Main St, Summerville, Eat at 7:00 pm
27 APR - Meet to Eat, McAlister's Deli, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr, Charleston, Eat at 6:30pm
29 APR - Pearl Fryer’s Topiary Gardens ride to Bishopville. More to come in emails.
Rider Ed Seminar & Chapter ‘G’
Gathering
Meet To Eat
Meet To Eat
Team Meeting
Rider Ed Seminar & Chapter ‘G’
Gathering
Dessert Meet
Dessert Meet
Easter Sunday
Palm Sunday
TRC in Easley/Liberty
Frogmore & Education Seminars
Ride to Chesterfield
Pearl Fryer’s Topiary Gardens
ride
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MAY 2017 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter “G”
Upcoming Events
22-24 June—GA Rally, Dolton, GA
Look for upcoming Chapter Visits
Ride To Eat
Eat at 6:30pm
11 MAY - Donatos Pizza, 220 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville
25 MAY - Cook Out, 8970 University Blvd, North Charleston
THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER ‘G’ Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at www.gwrra-sc-g.org
5-7 MAY - SC District Rally in Beaufort, SC. Festivities start Friday evening.
11 MAY - Meet to Eat, Donatos Pizza, 220 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville. Eat at 6:30pm.
13 MAY - Notice Date Change...Chapter Gathering & Ride - Logan's Roadhouse, 211 Azalea Square Boulevard, Summerville, Meet at 11:30am, Eat -
12:30pm. Rider Ed Seminar starts at 10am. Come in side door.
16 MAY - Team Meeting Location TBD
18-21 MAY - Spring Mountain Trip to Bryson, NC. Campground located at Hotel.
25 MAY - Meet to Eat, Cook Out, 8970 University Blvd, North Charleston. Eat at 6:30
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Meet To Eat
Team Meeting
Meet To Eat
Spring Mountain Trip—Ridge Top Motel, Bryson, NC
Note the change in date: Rider Ed
Seminar & Chapter ‘G’ Gathering
Spring Mountain Trip
Mother’s Day
SC Rally, Beaufort, SC
SC Rally, Beaufort, SC
AL District Rally—Mobile
Rider Ed Seminar & Chapter ‘G’
Gathering
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June 2017 GWRRA Event / Ride Schedule for Chapter “G”
Upcoming Events
4 July—Independence Day
21 August—Full Solar Eclipse
Meet To Eat
Eat at 6:30pm
S & S Cafeterias, 1104 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Mellow Mushroom, 1306 N. Main St, Summerville
THIS MONTH IN CHAPTER ‘G’ Everything on this calendar is subject to change. Check our online calendar for the most up to date info at www.gwrra-sc-g.org
3 JUN - Chapter Gathering & Ride - Logan's Roadhouse, 211 Azalea Square Boulevard, Summerville, Meet at 11:30am, Eat - 12:30pm.
Rider Ed Seminar starts at 10am. Come in side door.
8 JUN - Meet to Eat, S & S Cafeterias, 1104 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston Eat at 6:30pm
13 JUN - Team Meeting, Location TBD. Eat at 6:30.
22 JUN - Meet to Eat, Mellow Mushroom, 1306 N. Main St, Summerville, Eat at 6:30pm
27 JUN - Dessert Meet, Cold Stone Creamery, 7250 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, Eat at 6:30pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Meet To Eat
Team Meeting
Dessert Meet
Rider Ed Seminar & Chapter ‘G’
Gathering
GA District Rally—Dalton
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FOR SALE 2004 Honda ST1300, ABS model, with 69,000 miles
Standard equipment includes:
Fuel injected 1300 cc
engine
Electric windshield
Removable
saddlebags with
carrying handle
(wide enough for a
full-face helmet)
Shaft driven and
water cooled
7.7 gal fuel tank
Aftermarket options:
Cruise control
Honda heated grips
Russell Daylong seat
Back-up backrest
Highway pegs
V-Stream windshield
Reduced price to sell
$4,500
For more info,
contact Joe at:
502-648-4836 or
FOR SALE 2002 Goldwing Mint condition
2002 Wing
purchased new in
2003. Only
60,497 miles
always garaged
and meticulously
maintained. Pearl
Yellow with many
extras including Garmin GPS, full cover, highway
pegs, luggage rack & matching bag, 2 Arai
helmets, 2
Gerbings heated
jackets and heated
gloves. Ongoing
vision problems
necessitates
placing "Our
Therapy" for
sale. Offered at
$7,500.
For more info,
contact Ron at [email protected]
FOR SALE 2008 Gold Wing GL1800 with Lehman Monarch II
trike conversion. Approx 43,500 miles. CB Radio, F4 Windshield,
trailer hitch w/
wiring, Utopia
backrest, fog
lights, trunk
carpet, lots of
extra chrome,
airwings, new
battery, Ring of
Fire, Kuryakin
luggage rack and passenger arm rests.
Garage kept,
maintenance
records
available.
Excellent
condition.
$24,000
For more
info, call
George at
508-868-7217 or email at
FOR SALE Used receiver hitch & swivel ball from 2005
GL1800. Believe this will fit any 2001 – 2010 but
not sure about
2012 & up. New
$300—will sell
for $50.
Includes a very
detailed color
installation
instructions.
Will throw in the old wiring harness for free.
For more info, call or text Bill at 843-200-9980
FOR SALE Dan has a seldom used cast iron wood stove,
manufactured by Walker &
Pratt Mfg. Co. of Boston,
Massachusetts that he
would like to sell.
For more info,
contact Dan Pittman at:
843-832-4504
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April Fun Corner Some pictures and funnies, hopefully to entertain you,
and give a little laughter. Enjoy.
WHERE TO RETIRE?
You can retire to Tucson, Arizona
where....
1. You are willing to park three blocks
away from your house because you
found shade.
2. You've experienced condensation
on your rear-end from the hot water in the toilet bowl.
3. You can drive for four hours in one direction and
never leave town.
4. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food.
5. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits
you in the face when you open your oven door at 500
degrees.
6. The four seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and
ARE YOU KIDDING ME??
OR
You can retire to California where...
1. You make over $450,000 and you
still can't afford to buy a house.
2. The fastest part of your commute is
going down your driveway.
3. You know how to eat an artichoke.
4. When someone asks you how far something is, you
tell them how long it will take to get there rather than
how many miles away it is.
5. The four seasons are: Fire, Flood, Mud and Drought.
OR
You can retire to New York City where...
1 You say "the city" and expect
everyone to know you mean Manhattan.
2. You can get into a four-hour
argument about how to get from
Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but
can't find Wisconsin on a map.
3. You think Central Park is "nature."
4. You believe that being able to swear
at people in their own language makes you
multilingual.
5. You've worn out a car horn. (IF you have a car.)
6. You think eye contact is an act of aggression
OR
You can retire to Minnesota where...
1. You only have three spices: salt,
pepper and ketchup.
2. Halloween costumes have to fit over
parkas.
3. You have seventeen recipes for
casserole.
4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with
less than eight buttons.
5. The four seasons are: almost winter, winter, still
winter, and road repair.
6. The highest level of criticism is "He is different,"
"She is different," or "It was different!"
OR
You can retire to The Deep South
where...
1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in
the same store.
2 "Y'all" is singular and "all y'all" is
plural.
3. "He needed killin" is a valid defense.
4. Everyone has two first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob,
Joe Bob, Betty Jean, Mary Beth, etc.
5. Everything is either: "in yonder," "over yonder" or
"out yonder.”
6. You can say anything about anyone, as long as you
say "Bless his heart” at the end!
OR
You can move to Colorado where...
1. You carry your $3,000 mountain
bike atop your $500 car.
2. You tell your husband to pick up
Granola on his way home, so he
stops at the day care center.
3. A pass does not involve a football or dating.
4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a
pony tail.
OR
You can retire to Nebraska or
Kansas where...
1. You've never met any
celebrities, but the mayor knows
your name.
2. Your idea of a traffic jam is
three cars waiting to pass a tractor.
3. You have had to switch from
"heat" to "A/C" on the same day.
4. You end sentences with a preposition; "Where's my
coat at?"
OR
FINALLY you can retire to Florida where...
1. You eat dinner at
3:15 in the afternoon.
2. All purchases
include a coupon of
some kind - even
houses and cars.
3. Everyone can
recommend an
excellent cardiologist,
dermatologist,
proctologist,
podiatrist, or orthopedist.
4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state.
5. Cars in front of you often appear to be driven by
headless people.
Do you have a favorite place? Would love to hear of it.
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THE BULLETIN BOARD
FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE
APRIL
BIRTHDAYS
Robert Tew ............................... April 8
Deborah Johnson ..................... April 9
Bobby McGehee ....................... April 10
Mike Melton .............................. April 11
Fred Hull .................................. April 15
Bruce Bohon ............................ April 20
Floyd Truluck............................ April 20
Butch Godawski ....................... April 24
Henry Prather ........................... April 28
Anita Hull .................................. April 29
Rhonda White .......................... April 30
APRIL
ANNIVERSARIES
REGION / DISTRICT EVENTS
5 - 7 May 2017 — SC Rally, Beaufort 18 - 20 May, AL Rally, Mobile, AL
22 - 24 Jun 2017 — GA Rally, Dalton, GA 30 Aug - 2 Sep — Wing Ding, Grapevine, TX
28 - 30 Sep— NC Rally, Waynesville, NC 12 - 14 Oct— MS Rally, Gulfport, MS
The weather is getting better, and we are tempted to get on our bikes and ride. Have you done
your T-CLOCK? After our bikes sit for awhile, things can happen. Be sure to check those tires
and tire pressure, the oil, the other fluids and make sure all of your controls are working.
Then check all your lights. You definitely want to be seen.
Note: If you are new to Chapter ‘G’, or if we've missed your birthday or anniversary, please send an email to Mike Melton at [email protected]. Include your name, birthday (no year needed) and
Bob & Lynne Singletary ........ April 5
Frank & Doris Pellegrini ....... April 21
John & Debra Wilson ............ April 23
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