Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Nebraska District Region E
Chapter NE
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Chapter Director Assistant Chapter Director
Dallas Risling Jerry & Deb Wiese
Treasurer Membership Enhancement Couple
Deb & Harley Holmes Gary & Cindi Umberger
Rider Education Schroed’s Corner
Mike & Denise Stevens Duane Schroeder
mikeden@gpcom
Chapter “Joker” Newsletter Editor
Dick Cornett Denise Stevens
Chapter Couple of the Year – 2011
Gary and Cindi Umberger
APRIL 2011 NEWSLETTER
CHAPTER DIRECTOR THOUGHTS
Mike S. gave a good talk on Bike Safety. Now I don’t want to steal any of Mike’s Thunder but I will tell you that just because you have a green light there is no guarantee that you are going to make it through the intersection. I am so glad that I did not have the bike and was even gladder that the car that nailed me was a smaller car (Honda Accord) when another driver went through a red light and hit me on the driver’s side of the vehicle I was driving. I am doing fine after the accident, however the Trailblazer is history. Glad that the car that had me in the cross hairs was a smaller car.
CHAPTER NEWS
The Chapter would like to say a special THANK YOU to ROGER & JOYCE TACEY for taking the time out of their schedules to host and line up a great meal and door prizes for our March gathering. This was a great night for fine food and excellent fellowship. I felt “WOWED”. I felt that the young ladies that cooked, brought food to the tables, and washed the dirty dishes all did a
fine, fine job. I felt that they were very mannerly, and made us all feel very welcome. I am sure that was a lot of work for them but they all looked like they truly enjoyed doing it.
We had 43 members on hand and I heard nothing but good reviews on the evening. The Chapter had two visitors, Dan & Darlene Hoffer, who came with Kevin and Joan Sonnichsen. We hope to see them again and again.
Our new Chapter Couple of the Year (COY) was announced. Thanks to everyone for their nominations as it sure made the job easier. Our new COUPLE OF THE YEAR is GARY and CINDI UMBERGER. Please take the time to congratulate them.
Lance gave a talk on the fast approaching District Rally. Plans are being put together on the weekend of March 26th and 27th.
Again I hope to see you all at the next gathering. Be sure to bring your Passports. You fill in the event and I’ll sign them. Bring them with you to every GWRRA Event that you attend. An event could be group ride with an officer present, a Highway cleaning a ditch walk, Wing Ding, Chapter meeting etc.
RIDER EDUCATION
It’s a winter wonderland as we look out our window this morning. We checked the calendar and yes it is the end of March so we know that spring is here and with it the start of the “motorcycle-riding season”. After a long hard winter we are ready to ride but it has been several months since drivers have been used to seeing us out there. We need to get them to notice us again so consider “The Power of the Wave” written by Joe and Judy Prillo our Region E Rider Educators.
First let’s agree that a friendly WAVE is the same thing as saying Hello or like sharing a smile. When out riding, a friendly wave to other motorcycles is letting them know that we both enjoy the same thing. When we extend a friendly wave to other road users, including pedestrians, it makes them notice us. That is exactly what we want, to SEE and be SEEN. It also lets the recipients of our WAVE know that we are a friendly group and enjoy people. A wave to a child is worth gold. They will notice, wave back, tell their parents and now, the adults are aware of our presence. We have been SEEN.
Don’t be discouraged if there is not always a return wave each time. The wave may be observed by others which means we have been SEEN. Sharing a wave is like sharing a smile at a distance. It will let others know that we are approachable and may be the start of conversations everywhere we go. You never know, you may meet the same person you waved to at your next stop.
The simple WAVE can be our first step to be noticed on the roadway. Join us and start waving even more than you do now. Not only will you see a lot of people smiling at you, the WAVE will put you and your co-rider in very happy frame of mind. Try it, you may like it.
The 7th Annual GWRRA Iowa District Safety Weekend will be held in Ankenny, IA from May 6 to 8th. There will be an Experienced Riding Course (One-up and Two-up), Trike Riding Course (One-up and Two-up) and Advanced Riding Course (one-up) first time rider. The courses will be held at the Des Moines Area Community College. You can download the registration information at: http://www.gwrra-iowa.us/RED/Safe_11Flyer.pdf.
NEBRASKA DISTRICT NEWS
The 3rd Annual Nebraska- South Dakota 2 State Convention/Rally will be in Rapid City on June 9-12th 2011 at The Grand Gateway Hotel. The Hotel will be a great place to hold a Rally and the Black Hills will provide many scenic rides in addition to all the great events that will be at the Convention/Rally. Reserve your room now at $89. We have 50 rooms reserved for each night. A full
registration will be out at a later date with all the details. Call 866-742-1300 or 605-342-1300 to make your reservations and be sure to mention GWRRA. Campgrounds may be a problem because they seem to be closed this time of year but Steve Hodges is working on this. Please note that the dates for the 2011 Convention/Rally will be the second weekend in June.
Please remember that each Chapter’s get-together times and dates can be found on the Nebraska District website at www.gwrrane.com and the Chapter Newsletters can be found there also. Each Chapter welcomes everyone to join in the FUN at any of their activities at anytime. If you do not have
access to the Internet and want a list of contact numbers for the other Chapters it will be available at our next get-together.
NEBRASKA CHAPTER GET-TOGETHERS
Chapter NE-C 3rd Sun. of the month Choice of Host 12pm
Chapter NE-NE 3rd Wed. of the month Choice of Host 7pm
Mary’s Steakhouse E. Hwy 20 Plaineview, NE April 20 7pm
Chapter NE-0 2nd Sat. of the mo. D&K’s Gretna, NE 8am meal 9am meeting
Chapter NE-SC 4th Sat. of the month to be determined 8am
Chapter NE-SE 3rd Sat. of the month to be determined 12pm
Chapter NE-W 3rd Sun.of month Perkins Scottsbluff, NE 1pm
Please check our District Web Page www.gwrrane.com for the latest information
on where and when the Chapters are meeting
REGION E NEWS
The registration forms for the Region E Convention Rally which will be at the Ramada Inn and Convention Center in Moline, IL on September 2-4th are available on the Region E website. Region E will be working the ‘Goodie Booth” at Wing Ding 33 in Knoxville, TN and sign up sheets will be posted soon so be sure to choose your time to volunteer. The website for Region E is gwrra-region-e.org or you can get to the Region E website from the National website which is gwrra.org.
NATIONAL NEWS
Wing Ding 33, "Rollin' on Rocky Top", will be held in Knoxville, TN, July 6-9, 2011. Knoxville has expressed their joy in hosting Wing Ding and will do all they can to welcome GWRRA members and make this a memorable and successful event including several great tours, destination rides*, Riverboat cruises*, and more! American Honda Motor Company has already indicated an increased presence with their Demo team and is working with the city in an unprecedented effort to show their customer-appreciation by hosting an exclusive welcome party for Wing Ding attendees!
The indoor trade show will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center (KCC) with all exhibits under one roof and on one level! The Convention Center will be host to Opening and Closing Ceremonies, all seminars, food functions, Talent Show, and the J&M Evening Entertainment event. Downtown Knoxville also features a FREE Trolley service with access to downtown hotels, attractions, and the Convention Center.Manufacturer Demos will be at Chilhowee Park along with all outdoor riding events/exhibitions, grand parade staging, camping and RV parking, and is the primary parking area for the entire event with shuttles to the Convention Center downtown!
With over $40,000 in prizes to be given away, you won't want to miss out! Register today to save money and earn more chances to win great prizes! We look forward to seeing you there!
* Separate registration required, watch your email for updates and more information.
SCHROED’S SECOND CHANCE CORNER
How do we do it? Gas going up every day. 2nd chance tickets still only 25¢ each. Buy them now before the price goes up!!
APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES BY GRETCHEN
BIRTHDAYS – Bud Green April 4, Ken Eggers April 7, Linda Steffen April 15,
Lance Brozek April 20 and Denise Stevens April 21.
ANNNIVERSARIES – Diane and Kenny Kaup April 28, 1979
BELATED WISHES – Doris Kingsbury Mar. 3
We want to acknowledge each one of our Chapter member’s Birthday and Anniversary dates so please let Gretchen or Dallas know if you are not listed.
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CONGRATULATIONS
50/50: Linda Steffen, Mike Stevens, Gary Gross and Harley Holmes
Door Prizes: Bob Hoffman, Mike Snodgrass, Marv Blunck, Jim Stark,
Julie Hoffart and Denise Stevens
Don’t Forget our Next Get-together April 20 at 7pm
Mary’s Steakhouse E. Hwy 20 Plainview, NE
HOSTS FOR GET-TOGETHERS 2011
April Holly & Gretchen Holliday
May Gary & Paulette Gross, Harley & Deb Holmes, Dallas Risling & Rita Petersen
June Bill & Lisa Dendinger, Chuck & Linda Steffen and Mike & Denise Stevens
Thank you to everyone for volunteering to host these get-togethers. There are a few months open so if you would like to host or co-host with someone just let Dallas know.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 6-8 7th Annual Iowa Dist. Safety Weekend Ankenney, IA
Jun 9-12 2011 Nebraska/South Dakota/North Dakota Convention/Rally
Rapid City, NE
July 6-9 2011 Wing Ding 33 Knoxville, TN
Sep. 2-4 Region E Convention Rally Ramada Inn Moline, IL
PLANNED RIDE/DRIVES
Apr. 17 JoDean’s 1130am – Gary& Cindi Umberger Yankton, SD
RIDE SAFE
DALLAS RISLING,
CHAPTER NE-NE DIRECTOR
605-665-7526
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