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1. Drivers have plenty of distractions but many of these are within their power to control like eating talking on cell phones fiddling with the radio ap plying make up checking text messages or worse yet sending text messages while driving The following five key messages for drivers were taken from a MFS article about five years ago but are still true today 1 Look for Motorcyclists Use your eyes and mirrors to see what s around and check the blind spots when you re changing lanes or turning at intersections Look and look again 2 Focus on Driving Hang up the phone put down the MP3 player settle the passengers and drive And NO texting 3 Use Your Turn Signals Signal your intentions for everyone s safety 4 Give Two Wheelers Some Room Don t tailgate or pass too closely 5 Take Your Time Nothing is as important as the safety of your loved ones yourself and the others with whom you share the road One Team One Unit Kyle amp Mitzela Craig Regional N Educators In GOD We Still Trust Here in America The front line of safety begins with you the motorcyclist and Safety Is For Life REMEMBER Wear all the gear all of the time 299409 19 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GVRRA Chapter VAL Iron Gad Wings July202 NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL NEWS ae So What is a Wing Ding Really From wikipedia com Wingdings are described as a series of dingbat fonts which render lette
2. The biggest things that occurred during Wing Ding was the announcement of the new Director of GWRRA Jere Goodman Jere and Linda are great people and I know they will do an outstanding job as Directors For those of you who do not know Jere amp Linda they hail from Stafford Va They moved here from New Jersey about 3 years ago They most recently served as International Deputy Directors and were the Region B Directors from 2003 2008 Wing Ding was again the opportunity to see and visit with folks from all parts of the world As Angie amp I enter our 20 year in the Association we often reflect on the events that have occurred over the years that keep us coming back year after year Most of those events revolve around people meeting having fun with and just enjoying being with That s what makes it all worthwhile Next year Wing Ding will be back in Greenville SC Another chance to make some more memories In the meantime we still have 3 more District Rallies in our Region coming up Kentucky North Caro lina and then the last of the season Virginia We also have lots of Chapter activities and the All Chapters Picnic for more opportunities for more memories Ride safe and have FUN Mike 18 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GVRRA Chapter VAL Iron Gad Wings July20 2 REGION N NEWS Things Everyone Should Know About Motorcycles when SHARING THE ROAD The facts are that car drivers and other motorists are at fault most
3. 2nd Wednesday each month 7pm 4th Sunday each month 5pm 2nd Sunday each month 7pm Buffet City Belgian Waffle amp Steakhouse 3877 Holland Rd 416 Angelo s Steak amp Pancake House 14700 Warwick Blvd Virginia Beach VA 755 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News VA Holland Windsor Shopping Ctr Newport News VA ODD ROAD SIGNS We ope E E I F E i M ha Spelling and grammar errors have been purposely added to this newsletter for those who enjoy finding and pointing them out 23
4. ee ey ibe Seg E Tee as Pe fe its time te get in the pool g Our wonderful hostess Trish Adams z o The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 Mike amp Angie Mitchell Named International Director of the Year 2012 At Wing Ding 34 lots of awards were given out but it s doubtful any were as special as our Virginia District Directors Mike and Angie Mitchell being named the 2012 International Director of the Year i a a fa iz Mike Zingela DIRECTORS OF THE YEAR In deep appreciation for your outvianding service to your Fricada and Felly Milan in GWREA is Virginio District Directors Preatided ai Wiig Ting E Joly Pl From VA L s Wes Orvis Goldwings are being used around the world in place of tow trucks maybe we should all retire and start our own business Iron Clad Towing 10 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GVRRA Chapter VAL Iron Gad Wings July202 SHARING THE ROAD A TRUCK DRIVER S VIEWPOINT Sharing the Road with Motorcycles By Gregory Nauertz As a professional truck driver living and working in an area of the country that has little adverse weather is a huge benefit to operating safely The weather also affords motorcycle riders the opportunity to practice their sport year round This has made me keenly aware of their presence on the roads Statistics show that motorcycle registrations have nearly doubled in
5. July 7 8 00am Ride to Front Royal Lunch Ride down SkyLine drive Ride home on RT33 Road Captain Jeff Sunday July 8 2 6pm Pool Party at Steven amp Sherry s house Saturday July 14 amp 15 2 Day trip Walton s Mountain Road Captain Jeff Saturday July 14 Road Captains Course Saturday July 21 All Day Ride Saturday July 21 CPR Training Thursday July 26 28 3 night Wild amp Wonderful MountainFest M C Rally Morgantown WV Road Captain Dan Saturday July 28 amp July 29 OCP Training Seminar location TBD Saturday August 4 1 00 6 00pom VA L Picnic Pool Party at Richie amp Lynn Blanford s house Sunday August 5 8 00am Watermelon Festival Richmond Road Captain Dan Thursday August 9 11 Kentucky Rally Elizabethtown KY Saturday August 11 9 00am Ride Fredricksburg Lunch German Short time shopping older part of downtown Ride home Road Captain Dan Saturday August 18 9 00am Chapter O Casino Picnic 10AM New Quarter Park Saturday August 25 9 00am All Chapters picnic Thursday September 6 8 Pennsylvania District Rally Gettysburg Thursday September 20 22 Wings Over NC Concord NC Thursday Oct 4 6 Rally in the Valley Salem 14 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July2022 UPCOMING VIRGINIA DISTRICT EVENTS Day Chapter Sponsor o 7 August 9 11 R Blast Convention Frankfort KY new location 18 P Casino Picn
6. These didn t put the highway pegs where wanted them so never used them Installed only to test fit no scratches rust or peeling chrome New they sell for 44 I ll sell for 20 e Honda Front Nose Mask In great condition didn t have it installed all the time But it is super easy to install Fits all 01 10 40 e Seat Rain Cover had a Travelcade seat with velour This cover keeps the velour dry if installed and should work with most seats 5 Contact Doug or Carmen Yennie of Chapter VA L at 757 966 6822 or email dcyennie yahoo com The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July 2012 UPCOMING EVENTS sr Al F 2 a Bec Connait Rie a ay ae ei ee E aa Dya D OVAR at CLI NESA YA PODRED WUE EAV PRYE For more information go to www gwrrava org news html The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July202 UPCOMING EVENTS BEST APPLE PIE CONTEST AT HARVEST Il AMONSTER MASH VIRGINIA DISTRICT RALLY Baseball the flag and an apple pie all we need in the photo is a picture of you with the winning apple pie The rules are as follows e Entries must be delivered to the hos pitality room by 11 00 am on Friday October 5 2012 e Judging is on taste and presentation ie how they look e Agree to a photo with your pie prior to the tasting e There will be a 1 and 2 prize only e The baker of the winning pie must be willing to shar
7. amp West Virginia We went deep into Appalachian coal country stopping at places like Coalwood Home of the Rocket Boys and the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine that goes under 5 states and has the widest band of coal in the U S Our favorite part of the ride was a section on route 16 between Tazwell amp Marion VA called the Back of the Dragon It was Awesome And we got to ride it in both direc tions On June 10 a group led by John Skinner took the Smithfield Ferry across the James River to Jamestown and up to The Mariners Museum for a tour heard that everyone enjoyed it and had a great time Sorry we missed it June 14 16th John amp Kathy Skinner took off for the West Virginia Rally and believe they have a great story to tell on their event there On June 23 Dan amp rode with Tammy amp Ray from Chapter O and David Seates from Chapter B to Twin Lakes State Park for the Couple of the Year picnic It was hosted by our District Couple of the Year Tommy amp Gayle Wilson who also did all the cooking The weather was beautiful the food was good and we really had a nice time It was a chance to meet and get to know other Couples of the Year from other chapters in the district and to get an insight 2012 COY Picnic on the District Couple of the Year program We are excited to say that we will be par E ticipating in the selection process come this October at Rally in the Valley E mg While we were having fun at the
8. ih Sa PENN e MONICOL Cfficial Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July202 F a Battle of Hampton Roads by J O Davidson Gold Wing Road Riders Association Region N Virginia District Chapter L Chesapeake VA Old amp New Two Wheels amp Three Friends for Fun Safety and Knowledge CHAPTER VA L STAFF _ Ty In This Issue CHAPTER DIRECTORS DAVE amp LINDA HARRIS valdirector gmail com Director clarior lindashj aol com Asst Director s Letter ASST CHAPTER DIRECTORS JEFF amp CARM STOBIE carmjas03 verizon net Rider Education RIDER EDUCATORS JOHN amp KATHY SKINNER educator gwrraval org Wersberchis Enhancement TREASURER JOHN STEFFEL vasteffel gmail com j Hh f Couple of the Year MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT SHERRY amp STEVEN MORGAN smorgan1701d verizon net lls Member Photos amp Articles COORDINATORS smorgan1701e verizon net Sharing the Road COUPLE OF THE YEAR DAN amp TRISH ADAMS daniel_adams723n hotmail com Ride Calendar onebchnut charter net Upcoming Events MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS WILL KUMLEY kumley verizon net a District News RIDE COORDINATOR DAN ADAMS daniel_adams723n hotmail com Region News NEWSLETTER EDITOR KATHY SKINNER newsletter gwrraval org oes National International News EVENT COORDINATOR TRISH ADAMS onebchnut charter net i a j Local Chapter Gatherings NEW MEETING LOCATION GWRRA VA L of Chesapeake Virginia meets the fourth Tuesday of each m
9. 3 Allows a safety margin for poor surface conditions shoulder drops offs and or debris d High crosswind situations may also call for a single line formation to allow for more lateral side to side space e Single lane bridges are also candidates for a single file formation as well as multi lane bridges in high wind conditions As members of the team you must remain vigilant and aware of your surrounding riders At any time a rider may feel uncomfortable with road or weather conditions and move to the center track Don t get upset give them the extra room they need Don t be afraid to ask the lead to slow down a bit or go to a single file formation And most of all don t allow yourself to remain in an uncomfortable position If absolutely necessary excuse your self from the group and take up a position in the rear behind the group that is more comfortable Remember COMMUNICATE have fun and be safe MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATORS Motorcycle Destination Sien amp Steven Morgan Membership Enhancement Coordinators Well Chapter members have to say am so happy how our group is growing by leaps and bounds Welcome to our Chapter Daniel and Michelle just had a little girl Amy that we hope to meet at our next meeting Charlotte and Ed Epperly Phil and Gay Grevel Tim and Marisa Huls Yvonne and Cecil Kemp Milton Kemp Joseph and Darcy McCorristin and Wayne Hunt If have missed anyone please let me know Know it s
10. Chapter L Members did a LOT of riding in June Here s just a few of the good times we had ae Highway When you have this many bikes on a ride it s nice to have the local police help you through the intersections n hr mar Dave Harris Made fun in the curves A _ P r ed j Great turnout for the Bill Miller memorial ride amp picnic ET EAS Pe ii Sata The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 i at iF wa FF wa mm FY 5 wy n I I dv YY wy y N wa 7 a Vas mm Y m N a A W wD D D I _ i a gt VE wy a aN N i d y a d W g a 3 y ED A p w il n T d y A y bA TAN AN TA a i gt F i lt E lt 4 o lt B _ N d E z E i gt NS AN AN E Sa A Y oo AVA Oo i f om Ba Dy i p Ea lt E i N O j 1 N Zz ie a I ie ag B g d l i E m N Ood Iu N h d _ W l V l y pane q N y i WV 7 gt LE E E EE S E P E im S a a amp H 4 a ar i a Ff i lt d 4 Was y y i r You know it s going to be a good trip when you start off by finding the END of the rainbow The Rally in WV was great beautiful riding perfect weather good friends plus made new friends and Virginia folks walked away with a lot of prizes including largest District
11. Guard Commander and volunteers at the museum The second reason really enjoyed the tour is due to our Chapter name Iron Clad wings really enjoyed the displays on the Moni tor and Merrimac Simply amazing how the engineering behind these two war ships changed the whole world It was also very interesting watching history and recent discovery and lifting of the turret If you haven t had the opportunity to visit this museum put it on your bucket list Its a must see and you can t beat the price It s a great place to go on a hot summer day since they have great AC inside Amazes me how much we have to see and do in our area and never make the time take advantage of them Ride Safe Jeff and Carm rai yy The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 RIDER EDUCATION AND SAFETY The Team Riding Approach Formation Tips and Techniques e Part II What follows are suggested tips and techniques for team formation riding They are not rules nor are they laws they are accepted tips and techniques for safe riding that have been developed over time by several organizations including MSF GWRRA and others John amp Kathy Skinner REEE OUCAUGN Suggested number of bikes in a group The optimal size for a team is 5 to 7 riders The goal is to manage the team efficiently and safely additionally to have a minimum of impact on surrounding traffic Share the Road applies t
12. been so hot for this summer that we haven t done a lot of rides but we have had some great pool parties know have enjoyed them Since my surgery and wasn t able to get in the pool for 4 weeks just wanted to stay inside And now that can get in the pool it s nice to enjoy it with friends hope to see everyone at the next Meeting July 24 at 6pm for eating and mingling and then 7 8 for the meeting Remember we are having some training classes coming up this month The 14 we will be having the road Captain Course and on the 21 the CPR classes hope the ones interested will be there They also have some rides to Walton s Mountain on the 14th wish was up for this one Maybe Next year Please try to stay hydrated and keep cool Ride Safe and Have Fun The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July 2012 COUPLE OF THE YEAR Hello Everyone It s hard to believe that June is here and gone already We had a very busy month of rides and events There was a little something for everyone We started off with a small group on June 2nd that went to Chapter Y s Bill Miller ride amp picnic From June 8 10 Dave Harris Dan amp went to Marion VA for the Valkyrie Hillbilly Highway Ride It was a group of around 100 bikes that took us on back roads that were just made for the art of motor cycling It was full of beautiful views twisties and sweepers throughout the hills of Virginia
13. park Dave Harris led a ride up the Eastern shore to k ra Chrome World in Delaware for their open house and from that group a few decided t fi p Ai to make it an overnight adventure with camping out at Trap s Pond My understanding D a g is that there is also a story there and that we really missed out on a great time Guess je i we will have to put camping in the near future plans And on June 30 we had a great turnout for our annual highway cleanup followed later that day with a pool party at the Adam s residence which turned out to be a great time It was beautiful weather good food and great company July looks to be another eventful month hopefully the weather won t be too hot to enjoy the riding July Schedule of Events amp Rides July 4 7 Wing Ding Fort Wayne Indiana July 8 Ride to Front Royal amp Skyline Dr July 8 Pool Party Sherry amp Steve Morgan s House 1323 Hillside Ave Chesapeake July 12 Dinner amp Ice Cream Pungo s Pizza amp Ice Cream Shop 1824 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach July 14 Walton s Mountain Overnight Stay in Charlottesville July 14 Road Captain s Course July 19 Ice Cream Run Cold Stone Creamery 5860 Harbour View Boulevard Suffolk July 21 CPR Training July 21 Ride to Fredericksburg and DC Motorcycle Grand Tour Stamp Collecting July 28 OCP Class It s not the destination it s the journey Trish Adams The only thing better than a
14. Caldwell Indiana Assistant District Directors Indiana Chapters C2 D2 and G and all the great folks in Region D and on the Local Organizing Committee Your on site assistance in helping us to organize this event is very much appreciated So come and join your GW family as we celebrate 35 years of the finest motorcycle Association in the world We are the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and PROUD of it It ll be a great value and it ll be a great time Director of GWRRA Mike Stiger 20 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL NEWS Press Release New GWRRA Director JERE GOODMAN NAMED NEW DIRECTOR OF GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION Phoenix AZ July 4 2012 Jere Goodman has been named Director of the Gold Pyp Wing Road Riders Association effective July 4 2012 The announcement was i made by President Abel Gallardo during Opening Ceremonies at Wing Ding 34 in M He Fort Wayne IN GOVVRELA is a Phoenix based motorcycle association Jere states In my new role as Director of GY VRRA I look forward to serving VOU the Memb ers and continuing to fo ster the pride of being patt of our great tates Jere is married to Linda Goodman and they currently reside in Stafford Virginia They have one sor a daughter in law and two wonderful grandchildren ages 7 and 10 Jere and Linda have always enjoyed serving the Members and have previously served
15. as Assistant Chapter Directors HJ Chapter Directors Assistant District Directors MJ District Directors Assistant Region Directors Northeast Region B Directors and most recently as International Deputy Directors During the past three years Jere has also served as a Member of the Event Management Team at Wing Ding where his primary responsibilities have been the Grand Parade and Light Parade all the while being exposed to the behind the scenes aspect of running a Wing Dine Jere retired this past June from Canon U S A Ine where he served over 25 years as an Account Executive Linda is a supervisory Instructor at a trating academy for the Department of Justice where she has worked for 35 years Ve know that everyone will want to extend a hand of friendship as well as a hearty welcome to Jere as Director of GVVREA We wish Jere and his wife Linda the very best in their new adventure GYVREA with its motto Friends for Fun Safety and Knowledge is a not for profit organization with over 72 000 Wlembers in 33 countries and 4 000 volunteer leaders providing rider education and social structure along with organizing events conventions rides and meetings throughout the year Visit GVVRRA s Web site ww gwrraorg or call 800 843 9460 or 623 581 2500 in Fhoeri for more information Abel Gallardo President SU0 843 9460 f President gwrra org Jere Goodmar Director 540 625 0447 f Dore ctor ewtrra org Wanny Moreno Marketing Mana
16. cle As a Professional Driver and a member of America s Road Team soend much of my time educating the gen eral public on how to safely share the road with commercial vehicles but it is equally important that professional drivers understand how to share the road safely with vehicles of all tyoes By understanding the handling char acteristics of motorcycles and giving their riders the same respect and courtesy we afford other drivers we can help to make this summer riding season safe for everyone Keep the shiny side up AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS ry r 4 America s Road Team SAFETY IS OUR DRIVING CONCERN Sponsored by Volvo Trucks Greg Nauertz YRC Freight Greg Nauertz has been a professional truck driver for 35 years and has accumu lated 1 3 million accident free miles He is a city driver for YRC Freight Several days each month Greg speaks to the news media schools community groups and industry and government officials about highway safety and the essen tiality of the trucking industry Greg placed first in his division at the Arizona Truck Driving Championships in 1999 2002 2003 2007 and 2009 He earned the title of Grand Champion at the state level in 1999 2003 and 2009 In 2003 he was the National Truck Driving Champion in the three axle division He was also named Arizona Driver of the Month in May of 2008 Greg and his wife Carol Jane reside in Peoria Arizona They have six chi
17. ct a staff member if you have a question We are here to serve you and make our Chap ter the best it can be We have a lot going in in the month of July encourage you to participate when you can The Rally in the Valley is fast approaching so make your plans to attend The more the merrier think that we should show the entire District just how much fun we have so plan on going There are still rooms available Now is the time for us to make preparations Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens not by what life brings to us but by the attitude we bring to life A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts events and outcomes It is a catalyst a soark that creates extraordinary results Keep Riding Safe Dave amp Linda The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 J E El gt gt u a lg TN om a i E os EA om g 5 Aaa D a D a D A i 4 4 on i A d m 4 4 N y j d y a d y j E Loa MF ay En E EF G EW EE G E a yl a Oe S 4 ee Whew Another month has past and so much as happened The weather has been terrific and our trusty wing has gone through several tanks of gas Mostly commuting but still getting in on some chapter rides If you missed the monthly gathering Tuesday evening you missed a
18. dozens of adjacent conference rooms and a mammoth parking lot with room for not only all of our Wing Ding delegates but the manufacturer demo area too Having everything under one roof so to speak makes this a favorite destination for our membership And if you re ready to try to win a beautiful 2012 Honda Gold Wing yes the bike is back We re pleased to again partner with American Honda in the bike giveaway along with other cash and prizes totaling more than 50 000 from our wonderful sponsors There s going to be a lot of happy Members going home with all this loot This non stop celebration will feature dozens of great events during the entire week We ll start things off Tuesday evening with our Horses and Horsepower Welcome Party in the Amish Town of Grabill Indiana It ll feature a free meal buggy rides homemade ice cream and much more hosted by Visit Fort Wayne and the Community of Grabill Wednesday evening we ll hold the GWRRA 35th Birthday Rooftop Party an exclusive party for Wing Ding attendees atop the Purdue Fort Wayne University parking complex It ll incorporate our Light Parade birthday cake music dancing food vendors and more and will be topped off with a perfect view of Fort Wayne s outstanding Fourth of July fireworks display On Thursday night John Lazzeroni and his great team at J amp M will sponsor a free live performance by Vocal Trash on site at the Coli seum The group fuses world class singing i
19. e since the last edition First we had the West Virginia Rally their convention is called a Rally just like ours and what a time was had by all We had several District Staff Members there and lots of Virginia folks For the second year in a row Virginia took home the largest District in Attendance Way to go Other winners were John Skinner Kathy Skinner Estel Payne Carol Hill Debbie Dowell and Dennis Weston So Chapters B H L amp W were among the winners at the Rally It pays to visit It was a great weekend spent with many of our longtime GWRRA friends and family Lets face it isn t that what it s all about Mike and Angie Mitchell District Directors Next big thing was Wing Ding Angie oversaw the District duty of onsite Registration while I took care of my Event Management Group duties Registration gives you the opportunity to see folks as they come in the door answer some questions and help insure everyone has a great time while there Well all I can say is you folks and everyone else there must have done an outstanding job because I talked to and saw more folks having fun and enjoying themselves than at any Wing Ding I have ever been to Fort Wayne is one of the most welcoming cities we have ever been to Everywhere we went folks were thanking us for coming and there were signs on all the businesses welcoming wing ers There were several folks from Virginia that won prizes that will be listed in next month s news letter
20. e the recipe e All attendees of the rally are eligible to participate in this contest Good luck to all entrants Happy baking andere Apple Pie Contest inek CPR ERC amp TRIKE Courses Door Prizes Bike Show Hospitality Room Guided Motorcycle Rides 50 50 PEOPLES CHOICE ELVIRA DRACULA COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA THURSDAY OCTOBER 4 2012 Could you be the next Elvira Well you could at Rally in the Valley if you re a guy So yes girls that means you get to dress up as Dracula just like ole Bela Lugosi It s Thursday night at the Salem Civic Center and is a Peoples Choice contest so you ll have to be drumming up favor as you view the clogging exhibition in the hospitality room and while waiting for the light parade The main rule here is not to distract the riders when they re getting ready and are participating in the light parade We don t want to scare them too much Winners to be announced following the light parade and 50 50 All attendees are welcome to enter the contest Good luck to all entrants and get us to holler for you a The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 VIRGINIA DISTRICT NEWS WOW What a month it has been since the last newsletter I must admit that some months it seems like as soon as I write an article it is time to start the next one but this month has been a little different So much has happened that it seems like a long long tim
21. er a chance to move should he or she get caught in your blind spot In city traffic never pull up too close to the rear of a motorcycle at a stop light Don t creep up on a bike at a stoplight you may lose it under the hood of your vehicle For the same rea son don t start moving until the motorcycle is on its way A high percentage of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections when a vehicle turns left in front of them Be cause of their small size motorcycles approaching an intersection may not be readily visible when there are ve hicles occupying other lanes at the intersection Be vigilant of all approaching traffic when making a left turn As with cars protect your right side when making a right turn but be aware that a motorcycle will fit where a pas senger vehicle won t Out on the highway where speeds are higher there are a few tips use to keep the motorcyclist and myself Safe Many times there will be more than one or two motorcycles traveling together Depending on the size of the group always try and count the number of headlights when they approach my truck from the rear and then count them again as they pass In that way can make sure that none of them are lingering in one of my blind spots When it s necessary to pass a group of motorcycles use the same approach Count the number of bikes in the group and make sure you can see the corresponding number of headlights in your mirror before moving back
22. er half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle Most of the time the motorist not the motorcyclist is at fault There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road and many drivers don t recognize a motorcycle they ignore it usually unintentionally Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle s better characteristics especially at slower speeds and with good road conditions but drivers shouldn t expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of their way Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars but slippery pavement makes stopping quickly very difficult Allow more follow ing distance behind a motorcycle because it can t always stop on a dime Vehicle drivers always need to see the person under the helmet who could be their friend neighbor or relative When a motorcycle is in motion see more than the motorcycle see the person A motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car s blind spots door roof pillars or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car bushes fences bridges etc because of its smaller size Drivers take an extra moment to look for motorcycles whether you re changing lanes or turning at intersections LOOK TWICE AND SAVE A LIFE The most common type of collision occurs when a driver makes a left turn in an intersection or anywhere directly in front of a on coming motorcyclist Afterwards almost always they usually say I didn t see the bike
23. essary Each group member in turn must decide when it is safe to proceed and do so The team should under no circumstance attempt to enter the intersection as a group The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July202 RIDER EDUCATION AND SAFETY John amp Kathy Skinner Rider Education Turning at Intersections It is usually best for team members to maintain position in the formation through the arc of a turn each rider however needs to plan for and provide sufficient space to allow team members full use of the lane if needed A single file forma tion if called for of course allows for sufficient space Narrow Roads Bridges Tunnels Hills Curves and Wind a When approaching narrowing roadway conditions such as little or no shoulder a construction zone or a tunnel the lead should call for a single file formation to allow for maximum maneuverability and a spacing cushion b If a hill is encountered such that oncoming traffic cannot be seen again a single file formation is appropriate for the same reasons c Any curve that satisfies one of the previous conditions or calls for a reduction in speed warrants a single file formation and provide for 1 Increased visibility through the curve for both the rider and oncoming traffic 2 Allows for full use of the lane for outside inside outside path of travel as well as allowing for avoidance maneuvers for oncoming traffic that may cross the center line
24. ger SU0 645 9460 ext 2 4 mmorenagewrra org 21 The Monitor Cfficial Newsletter of ie tthe VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 Custom LED Lighting Sold amp Installed Fastlane Biker Gear Remember to show your GWRRA 166 5 Rosemont Rd Virginia Beach VA card for 10 off your purchase www fastlanebikergear com TU ERS HON DA ELIZAMEFTH CITY MNE 1457 Mt Pleasant Rd S Cafe Chesapeake VA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP EGAL CINEMAS Han EDWARDS Iu j Ge ddes Io Handmade Soaps Dorothy Simmons Owner 757 641 3741 E mail Regal Greenbrier Stadium 13 600 Jarman Road Chesapeake VA 23320 Tj ie faeces a ncmywarlsyan iF aU Ta Ob JE Sood Patt VEPILZON ee GREAT BRIDGE EXXON Great Bridge Shopping Ctr 208 S Battlefield Blvd Chesapeake VA 23322 Natural wy Elements Spa inspiring wellness a 717 Eden Way North Suite 612 e Chesapeake VA 23320 I T WN il Ss Ss 757 436 1141 www natural elementsspa com 22 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GVRRA Chapter VAL Iron Gad Wings July202 CHAPTER GATHERING Pop s Diner 1432 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake VA 23320 757 502 8220 www popsdinerco com Please come and join us Ce pi a r OTHER LOCAL CHAPTER GATHERINGS Chapter B Virginia Beach Chapter C Hampton Chapter O Williamsburg Newport News
25. good one Excellent turn out Always nice to see our Chapter L members we haven t seen in awhile friends from other chapters but especially nice to see new folks As Dennis mentioned we must be doing a good job because the icing on the cake is the new riders we are drawing to our chapter As reflect on all that is happening in our Chapter it s no wonder we are gaining new members We have scheduled rides impromptu rides officer training rider training and community ser E vice with our highway clean up and last but certainly not least our Chapter pool party All of Jeff amp Carm Stobie these activities align perfectly with the ideals of GWRRA Asst Chapter Directors The only ride would like to comment on for this month is our trip out to the Mariners museum lt was an awesome day and John did one heck of a good job as Road Captain Only one U turn but was definitely called for because of traffic construction and the angle of the correct turn As Rick stated in the gathering the stops were timed perfect so the heat wasn t a problem But really enjoyed the museum for two reasons First as a retired Coastie it was really good to see all the lighthouse displays and the search and rescue display because was able to add a sea story or two three or more really enjoyed my time on the lighthouses in Maine so was able to relate to the displays of the lighthouse in the displays also met an old friend who is a retired Coast
26. he shoulder left or right to ensure that lane is safe After a brief delay giving members an opportunity to check blind spots the lead will call out Move left right This is the teams queue to move as a unit left or right in unison with the bike in front of them In heavy traffic situations this maneuver is often not practical as it may take time for the lane to clear thus holding up two lanes of traffic and frustrating fellow motorist and inviting what call hedge hopping or aggressive driving b Lane changes in Heavy Traffic call for a somewhat different technique Lane changes under these conditions should not be attempted as a unit but rather in a progressive manner from Back to Front The procedures are similar in that the lead initiates the lane change by calling to the drag who in turn secures the appropriate lane The difference is once the drag has secured the lane the lead calls for the progressive lane change Each rider in turn beginning from the rear does a head check and changes to the appropriate lane when clear and safe to do so Each member is suc cession does the same The lead is the last member to make a lane change This technique is much safer and motorist friendly in heavy traffic Both of these techniques take practice and patience to master Stop Signs After the entire group has come to a stop the lead should make the appropriate maneuver either straight through the intersection or execute a left or right turn as nec
27. ic Newport News Park 20 S Camp Fantastic 25 Vv Al Chapter Picnic September 8 s Fal Sprawl 20 22 R Wings over North Carolina Concord NC new location October 46 R RalyintheValley Solem va O OOOO aa Event Type Designations P Chapter Primary Event R Rally S Chapter Secondary Event V VA District Event O Other NOTE Registration forms for most Virginia District events can be found at www gwrrava org events html BUY SELL OR TRADE FOR SALE Just replaced my 02 with a 12 and have a few things that won t work with my new bike can provide pictures upon request e Trunk Organizers made of Lexan easily installed uses existing screws and creates two compartments for storage Used and scratched 10 e Helmet Hangers One shaped like a Goldwing and one shaped like a Trailer Used since 1999 has some rust 2 e Service Manual 2001 GL1800 Will work for 01 05 and 06 10 except the meter panel and Navigation Includes the Elec tronic Troubleshooting Manual Used there are some pages with smudge marks no pages missing or torn 30 e Soundgate Hondsr Allows you to use the CD control buttons to control an iPod I had it installed for two years 40 e Accessory Power Plug Plug and Play on 01 05 2 e Noise Filter Reduced the electronic noise in my headset 5 e Honda Voltmeter Plug and play on 01 05 not sure about 06 10 models 10 e Kuryakyn 6 arm This arm fits the Ergo Il mounts
28. into the right lane If you see a motorcycle approach from the rear and then disappear behind your vehicle the rider may be trying to draft you Experienced riders know this to be extremely dangerous found when this occurs slowly de creasing your speed as little as 5 miles per hour will generally cause the rider to pass making them visible once more As a motorcyclist myself can safely say that one of the most dangerous maneuvers that a bike rider must 11 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July202 SHARING THE ROAD A TRUCK DRIVER S VIEWPOINT CONT complete is passing a large commercial vehicle At highway speeds there is a large wall of air moving past the front of a truck that the motorcyclist must punch through to complete the pass In windy conditions this ma neuver becomes even more dangerous for the motorcycle rider As a professional truck driver try and help the motorcyclist complete this maneuver by slowing my vehicle a few miles per hour when they do pass and must be aware that once the rider has moved past this invisible wall the decreased wind resistance may cause the motorcycle to jump to the right The professional driver must also be aware that at night it will sometimes be difficult to distinguish a motorcy cle s headlight from the surrounding traffic and it will be even harder to judge the speed of a motorcycle as it approaches your vehi
29. ldren and three grandchildren For more information contact Amanda Folk at 703 838 1836 or afolk trucking org 12 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 OTHER STUFF One of our newest members Michelle Flood found a new place to get your vest patches taken care of SEW YOUR PATCHES Need to update your jacket or add new patches As recently joining members my husband Dan and were looking for good place to sew patches onto our jackets Looking around the average cost per c lt patch was about 5 10 However recently found an economical hidden place called Battlefield Hee Shoe Repair As a small local business the folks at Battlefield Shoe Repair offer competitive prices 7 A and a family atmosphere In addition the more you sew the better your price Further they have i ok R agreed to beat the local competitor s pricing for members of GWRAA i So if you need to update your patches contact Battlefield Shoe Repair Fe a ies hy nn r hi Battlefield Shoe Repair MoT a 237 S Battlefield Blvd Ste 4 lt FiRGI NIA Chesapeake VA 23322 nt Phone 757 410 3424 He Who Laughs Last was having a drink at a local restaurant with my friend Justin when he spotted an attractive woman sitting at the bar After an hour of gathering his courage he approached her and asked Would you mind if chatted with you for a whi
30. le She responded by yelling at the top of her lungs No won t come over to your place tonight With everyone in the restaurant staring Justin crept back to our table puzzled and humiliated A few minutes later the woman walked over to us and apologized I m sorry if embarrassed you she said but I m a graduate student in psychology and I m studying human reaction to embarrassing situations At the top of his lungs Justin responded What do you mean two hundred dollars Jell O Cake Transports well will hold up okay for a while outside as long as you keep it out of setii the sun Can be made into almost any flavor you want Submitted by Kathy Skinner ia You will need 1 pkg 2 layer size white cake mix 1 cup boiling water 1 pkg 3 oz JELL O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin or whatever flavor you prefer V2 cup cold water 1 tub 8 oz COOL WHIP Whipped Topping thawed PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9 inch pan Cool cake in pan 15 min Pierce cake with a large fork or thin clean pencil top at 1 2 inch intervals ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl stir 2 min until completely dissolved Stir in cold water pour over cake Refrigerate about an hour FROST cake with COOL WHIP Decorate with fresh fruit if desired Refrigerate until ready to serve 13 The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July2022 VA L RIDE EVENT CALENDAR Saturday
31. motorcycle is two motorcycles Dan Adams The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July202 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION DID YOU KNOW That anyone can attend the Officer Certification Program OCP not just the Chapter Officers It s a great way to find out more about GWRRA and you might find a need in the chapter you weren t aware of That the Motorist Awareness Division is a part of the Rider Education program however M A D focuses on educating the motorist community If you d like to give our new M A D coordinator Will Kumley a hand please let him know I m sure he d be glad for the help Helpful information for new and not so new members To get Chapter District Region and National patches for your vest contact our Chapter Treasurer John Steffel For Rider Education Levels patches see John Skinner our Rider Educator For things you might typically pick up at a Rally but don t want to wait until the next one comes around Chapter Shirts www rallytees com Name Tags www ThEngraver com take note of spelling only 1 e at beginning Black Leather Vests The Fast Lane 166 S Rosemont Road Virginia Beach www fastlanebikergear com Vest Patches sewing Hampton Roads Luggage 166 S Rosemont Rd Virginia Beach next to Fast Lane OR Battlefield Shoe Repair 237 S Battlefield Blvd Ste 4 Chesapeake Great Bridge Shopping Ctr next to Hallmark Vest Embr
32. ndustrial style drumming award winning break dancing and comedy antics into a unique and uplifting experience This group is nuts and is sure to get you moving On Friday night our Grand Parade will weave like a giant serpent through downtown Fort Wayne to end at the beautiful Parkview Field baseball stadium Once there we ll attend a minor league baseball game featuring the local favorite Fort Wayne TinCaps who will take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods As part of GWRRA we ll even have our own section to cheer on Fort Wayne s finest so be sure to buy your tickets when you register Saturday will also be an action packed day featuring something new hosted by our Rider Education Team a Crash Scene Re enactment conducted right in the Coliseum parking lot This will be a real life scenario where a team of motorcyclists come upon a crash scene involving motorcycles and other vehicles You ll watch with anticipation as these trained motorcyclists jump into action to secure the scene and report the accident to local emergency agencies Sirens will blaze and emergency personnel will arrive on scene as the intensity increases and the saga unfolds before your eyes You ll receive some good information be proud to be a GWRRA Member and be thankful you re provided with a world class Rider Education Program We d like to take a moment here to thank Roger and Penny Hurley Region D Directors Lee and Kay Tieche Indiana District Directors Bob and Deb
33. o motorcycles as well Have you ever tried to pass a group of 15 to 20 motorcycles or more especially on a two lane road Let s assume that there are 7 bikes in formation on a 2 lane road one lane for each direction if these bikes maintain a 2 second interval in single file formation they will occupy approx 15 seconds of time space A vehicle wishing to overtake the riders would travel an excess of mile at 60 miles an hour to do so If the formation was staggered that distance would be cut to 1 8 mile at 60 mph You can see the size of a group and the spacing interval can have unanticipated effects on other motorists Impatient motorist at times make poor decisions judgments thereby affecting the safety of the group and other motorists Entering the traffic flow Whether entering the flow of traffic from a parking lot or entering a limited access highway such as an interstate the lead should attempt to pick a Space large enough for all riders to safely enter traffic In heavy traffic conditions or while merging onto the interstate this is not always possible It is up to each rider to safely enter the traffic flow one at a time Once all members are safely on the road highway they should fall into the appropri ate formation staggered or single file as called for by the lead This may call for passing another vehicle to catch up or being patient until motorist in front of you pass the other rider in your team Remember to perform any maneuvers
34. of the time in multiple vehicle crashes that in volve a motorcyclist An other fact is even though a vehicle driver may see you they will still pull out in front of you The following are some things all should know and remember A motorcycle may look farther away than it is and it may also be difficult to judge a motorcycle s speed boil When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into or out of a driveway predict a motorcycle is closer than Kyle T amp Mitzela Craig it looks Regional N Educators Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle thus not activating the brake light If a driver crashes into a motorcyclist bicyclist or pedestrian and causes serious injury the driver may never forgive himself herself Allow more following distance say three or four seconds At intersections predict a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warn ing As motorcyclists we often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of road dirt passing vehi cles and wind Always remember and understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose not to be reckless or show off or to allow you to share the lane with them Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self canceling thus some riders especially beginners sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change Ensure a motorcycle is turning and his signal is for real Ov
35. oidery Creative Embroidery 5223 Cleveland St Virginia Beach just off Witchduck Rd 490 6540 These are by no means the only place to get your desired items just the ones that seem to be used the most by local chapters y P 2 L A Y L A 2 L y Newsletter Editor Note While some letters and articles may be a requirement for a chapter newsletter what really makes our newsletter so great are the submissions from chapter members like yourself about rides you ve been on maintenance tips you d like to share or just anecdotes that will tickle our funny bone Please share with your fellow chapter members Photos recipes articles for sale jokes you name it This is YOUR newsletter But remember All articles are due by the end of each month And don t forget to look for your member number in the news letter might just get you the winning 50 50 ticket oi Si Sh hk he Sha ae ae JULY BIRTHDAYS e JULY ANNIVERSARIES Dan amp Trish Adams Zach amp Angie Bon Jeff amp Carm Stobie VVVVVVVVVVVY LAA AABB h M Wes amp Joy Orvis h v h Beverly Steffel Charlotte Epperly m SSSR SERS Any missed Anniversaries or Birthdays are unintentional Wayne amp Lyn celebrate their June birthdays please make sure your MEC has the correct information The Monitor Official Newsletter of GWRRA Chapter VA L Iron Gad Wings July20P2 MEMBER RIDES PHOTOS AND OTHER STUFF
36. onth except December at Pop s Diner 1432 Greenbrier Parkway Chesapeake VA 23320 Our Social meet greet and eat begins at 6 00pm our Meeting begins at 7 00pm We invite you to come out and join us For more information please visit WwW gwrraval org The Monitor Official Newsletter of GVRRA Chapter VAL Iron Gad Wings July202 CHAPTER DIRECTOR Awesome is defined as that which inspires awe Although this word is well used and understood by most people as a Chapter Director feel it is the only way to describe our June gathering Had the founders of GWRRA been in attendance honestly feel they would have left saying Now that s what we had in mind when we formed this organization know those of you that were there are thinking yeah there were a lot of people there and you re right Numbers are great but what we have is both elusive and in Spirational We had new members There were folks there that we haven t had the Dave amp Linda Harris pleasure of seeing for a while And we were joined by members of Chapter B and Chapter Directors Chapter W Yes there was a real good turnout But other dynamics were also in play saw people interacting and truly enjoying each other s company As various mem bers described the events they had participated in it was evident that there was a lot going on and the participants had FUN From visiting other Chapters to safety amp training and even out of District
37. rides we simply had it all These things don t just happen it requires effort on the part of some one and Chapter L is fortunate enough to have people ready and willing to do what is required to make things happen For that want to thank you As we continue to grow our challenge is to keep the cooperative spirit alive and prospering Speaking of challenges to the Chapter as we grow let s think about communications As all of us know com munications are critical on a ride be it on the CB hand signals or the ride brief If the directions instructions are unclear it can lead to confusion and affect the entire ride Interpersonal communications within the Chapter are also critical to our continued success One of the biggest challenges to any organization is to effectively com municate with its members We also must face this challenge Our award winning Newsletter demonstrated that we have done a commendable job also feel that our Website is second to none These are the result of hard work by a lot of folks These are two of the best communications media we have available to us The web site is updated frequently and should be checked on a regular basis Should you see a mistake or not be clear on what is there it includes how to contact staff members that either have or can get the correct answer Make good use of the website we will do our level best to ensure that it contains accurate up to date information And don t hesitate to conta
38. rs as a variety of symbols Nope that s not it From cooks com Wing Dings is a recipe for some tasty Chicken Wings Nope that s not it either but did give the recipe to the wife Thefreedictionary com describes Wing Ding as A noisy lively party or festivity Well now we re getting warmer especially with all of our horns a blazin during our annual Grand Parade Of course I m actually referring to our Wing Ding GWRRA s annual celebration It s the pinnacle of every Mike Stiger thing Gold Wing and there s none bigger nor better This is it It s an action packed four day celebration of the world s largest family of Gold Wing and Gold Wing trike owners And this year it takes on a special signifi Director of GWRRA cance since it is also GWRRA s 35th Anniversary First let me point out that Wing Ding 34 presented by Progressive is being held in Fort Wayne Indiana which without a doubt is one of the finest communities to ever host our event And the Fort Wayne Convention amp Visitors Bureau is going to great lengths to ensure that your stay is safe and enjoyable Plus the community itself also loves to have us visit and spoils us to death This is a great value for your hard earned dollars Another great feature of Fort Wayne is its newly renovated Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo Center our host site It s a state of the art facility with a huge arena spacious expo floor space
39. safely and legally Passing Traffic When passing on a two lane single road passes should be made single file and individually The lead will call for a single file formation to afford maximum visibility and maneuverability then initiate the pass accelerating far enough past the overtaken vehicle to allow room for the remainder of the riders to pass and fall back into formation in front of the overtaken vehicle This point is critical Each rider in succession will pass individually when safe and clear to do so Remember each rider is for their own safety and must choose when it is clear for them to maneuver safely Lane Changes a Lane Changes on a multi lane highway with two or more travel lanes in the same direction are called for and initiated by the lead rider in conjunc tions and with the assistance of the drag Lane changes should be initiated one lane ONLY to the right or the left In a light traffic situations the group should move a unit The lead rider will callout to the drag over the C B radio for a lane change to the right or left This is an indication to the team that a lane change is coming The drag will move to the specified lane when safe to do so and report that either that the lane is secure and safe or secure and other traffic is astride the group preferably what type of vehicle and how many When safe the lead will call for the move with a phrase such as Look left right this is the individuals queue to check over t
40. the last 10 years to over 6 2 million Unfor tunately the number of motorcycle related accidents has also risen dramatically over the same period As a professional truck driver for more than 35 years and an avid motorcyclist for 43 years I d like to pass along some tips we can all use for sharing the road safely with motorcycles Understanding the sport of motorcycling is as important as understanding a motorcycle s handling characteris tics In many parts of the country such as the in Northeast and Midwest the riding season may only be a few months long so drivers need to be aware that there will be a significant increase in the number of motorcyclists on the streets and highways during the summer months As the statistics show many of these riders will be new to the sport and relatively in experienced But even the experienced rider s skills may be a bit rusty as they will have waited the long winter months to get out and ride Because of their small size motorcycles are much harder to see than passenger vehicles Motorcycles are also much quicker and more maneuverable than their 4 wheeled counter parts Coupled with their small size this makes them much harder to keep track of in traffic You may see them in your mirror one minute and loose them the next Use your signals early and double check your blind spots before making any lane changes when you know there is a motorcycle around your vehicle Move slowly to afford the rid
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