News
Latest news from our chapter and other interesting stories about chapter life in the GWRRA.
Members on the mend
- We all healthy so far this month!
Top News Stories
From Our CD's
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We spent
Thanksgiving over with our daughter in Le Roy, NY. Got back home in
time for the Chapter gathering but then I managed to catch a bug and
had to leave early. Thanks to Rico & Lori for taking over and
running the meeting.
In November, Rico & Lori and us went to the officer meeting in
Columbus. We learned a few more things and found out some of the
information that we needed in order to complete our ride schedule
for 2012. The ride calendar is being handed out at the Chapter
Christmas Party. The calendar is not written in stone except for
some of the events that are being held on specific dates (such as
District, Chapter fund raisers & etc).>>>>>>>>Continued
in the newsletter.
From Our ACD's
Rico & Lori
It isn’t too early to start thinking of all the stuff lying
around not being used. We’ll be having a garage sale in July (thanx
to Carl & Janice for donating a spot on their lawn for the Stony
Ridge garage sale) and donating all proceeds to charity. We’re
working on getting a list of local charities for the Chapter to
choose from and will have that ready for the next meeting.>>>>>>Continued
in the newsletter.
From our MEC
Laurie Pelczarski
Are there
different type of GWRRA Memberships? The answer is Yes. The
following is a short description of the different types of GWRRA
memberships:
Individual: For individual Members only, this
membership is for the person who owns a Gold Wing Or Valkyrie
motorcycle and pays the annual membership fee for $45 for 1 year,
$85 for 2 years or $120 for 3 years.
Family: For families with two or more people
in the same household, who own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie motorcycles
and pays the annual membership of $55 for 1 year, $105 for 2 years
and $150 for 3 years.
Associate Individual: For those individuals
who wish to take advantage of GWRRA and its benefits, do not own a
Gold Wing or Valkyrie and pay the annual membership of $50 for 1
year, $95 for 2 years or $135 for 3 years.
Associate Family: For families with two or
more people in the household who wish to take advantage of GWRRA and
its bene-fits, do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie and pay the annual
membership fees of $60 for 1 year, $115 for 2 years or $165 for 3
years.
Life : For those individuals who have been a Member
of GWRRA for 20 consecutive years and pay a nominal annual
member-ship fee of $20.
Subscription Only: The subscribe receives 12
issues of Wing World magazine for $40 per year.
Business Membership: Available are three
levels of membership options. This information can be access at
http:www.gwrra.org/businessmembers.html
How will I know when it is time for me to renew my
membership?
You will receive a renewal reminder 60 days and again at 30 days
before your membership expiration
date, plus your final magazine will have a reminder that it is
the last issue you will receive. After expiration, an exit
survey letter is sent to the expired Member.
Manage your membership
You can manage your GWRRA membership from the convenience of
your computer at www.gwrra.org/members. Here you can renew your
GWRRA membership, change your mailing address, change your
telephone number, change your email address or register for
events.
From our Ride Educator
Kent Rhubright
10 tips for winter driving and
skid control
Bill Ross / AP file
Winter driving can be dangerous, but following the following
10 tips can go a long way toward keeping you safe.
By Mark Sedenquist Travel columnist Tripse
A San Francisco man was found dead Wednesday nearly two weeks after
getting stranded with his family in the snowy Oregon wilderness.
James Kim's wife and kids, thankfully, were rescued from their car,
but Kim set out on foot days before to seek help for his family.
This story gained national attention and underscores just how
dangerous winter driving can be. The months between November and
March constitute one of the busiest road trip seasons. Snowbirds
(people with summer homes in northern states from Idaho to Maine)
head south in numbers large enough to give a crucial economic boost
to the Sunbelt, especially California, Arizona and Florida. Add in
winter sports enthusiasts, business travelers, holiday vacationers,
foreign visitors and students, and it’s easy to understand why
America’s highways are jammed even when temperatures plunge and
driving conditions can be challenging.>>Continued
in the newsletter.
Remember the life you save may be your own. So take your time and be observant.
