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2 July 2014

In Every IssueGWTA New Members 3

GWTA Chapter Listings 5-7

Life Member Election 10

Event Calendar 11

GWTA Contact Information 12

GWTA Notice of Elections 17

Board of Directors New Election App. 23

GWTA Membership Application 32

Touring News is published online 12 times per year for Gold Wing Touring Association (GWTA) in the United States of America. The known office of publication is GWTA, 2415 Directors Row, Suite K, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Postmaster: Send address changes to: GWTA, P.O. Box 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403. Periodicals postage paid in Indianapolis, Indiana and at additional mailing offices.

ARTICLESCover Picture Contest 4

Family Of The Year 8-10

Best Article Contest 14

Riders Education 15

Ad Ticket Sales 16

Region E: Burgers and Fried Peach Pies 18-19

In Memory 19

Region D: Tennessee State Rally 20-21

Jazzy July Jaunts 22

Boyne Mt. 24-25

D-Day 26

Operations Staff 27

Fundraiser Info 28

Mardi Gras Floats 29

Gold Rush Preview 30

Greetings from the State of Maine 31

Membership Specials 33

Ride to Lambert’s 34

Send articles, photos & changes to:Touring News Magazine, P.O. Box 42403

Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403Email: [email protected]

Advertiser ListingAIM 10

Lees Leisure 13

Neosho Fiberglass 13

Photos from July 2012 Gold Rush at Boyne Mountain, MI

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Answer to the Cover photo contest for June is: A tunnel located on the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway that includes the Needle’s HWY . The winner is: Tom Knight, Cereal City Wings, Chapter "C", Battle Creek, Mi., Region F

I recognized this photo from a trip we took last summer. We went 7,916 miles in 27 days on our GL 1500. The trip included Gold Rush in Montana as well as Glacier National Park and on to see friends and relatives in Idaho, Oregon and California. We stopped in the Black Hills area on the way home but were there for just a short time. Hope to go back sometime and explore the area further. Tom Knight

Other Guesses Looks like the Pine Needles Hwy around Rapid City, SD. Steve Andrus

I recognized the tunnel pictures as I am originally from South Dakota. I've made several trips to the Black Hills over the years and have been on the Needles Highway both on motorcycle and automobile and, in fact, have taken pictures from the same angle. Mark Holling

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Last Name First Name Spouse State

MORGAN Alan D. IL

VAUGHN Ronnie Kathe KY

PERRY David Sheri MI

PEABODY Scott Cindy WA

BARBER James Brenda WA

PHAY James Marsha WA

GWTA BUSINESS MEMBERSWe appreciate your continued support

First, have room reservation made. Second, look at the rules on the Theme of Mardi Gras float and get your new chapter involved in assembling one for Boyne Mountain! Third, look for articles in Touring News about Boyne Mountain for added things to do when you have free time between Gold Rush events. Fourth, plan your route and riding partners and join in the fun of traveling while meeting new friends along the way and when you arrive. See you there!! Remember to bring your GWTA Membership Card.

Your First GWTA Gold Rush in July??

4 July 2014

TOURING NEWS “COVER”PICTURE

GWTA is having a contest for the covers on Touring News,issuesFeb-Dec This is open to all GWTA members. Pictures:Any pictures sent to [email protected] need to be high resolution which should be any picture taken with a digital camera without editing. They can be adjusted as needed. Include who is in the photo, where the photo was taken, your name and GWTA membership number and the date if you know. When you email, please put “Cover Picture Contest” in subject line. They will be judged on the 16th of each month. If it is within the Due Date and not chosen as a cover winner it will be used during the year. (Winner in red.) Issue Due Date for email January Terry Ashcroft, CA February No Winner, Send in your pictures!!!

March Kevin Welch, Ontario, Canada April Gary Stout, AZ, “F Troop” May John & Janet Eubank, KS June Check for answer for June Cover Contest July No Winner August Pick your B EST Gold R ush picture to send in September August 15th October September 15th November October 15th December November 15th

Prize for each month’s “Cover Winner”: One GWTA Logo T-Shirt (from current inventory)

Any questions?Contact [email protected] See your winning picture on TN on the website:GWTA.org

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REGION ASt Ch Chapter Name Chapter Director Director

PhoneDirector Email

OR A Rogue Valley Wings Kenneth C. Krois 541-659-9114 [email protected]

OR M Mountain Valley Riders Beatrice Downs 541-899-8148 [email protected]

OR P Columbia Wings Michael Speer 503-690-9783 [email protected]

WA A Emerald City Wings Bill Perkins 206-368-8966 [email protected]

WA B Stilly Valley Wings Bonnie Brunner 360-722-0035 [email protected]

WA C Evergreen Wings Mark Waterman 425-316-0783 [email protected]

WA D Northwest Wings Al Mitchell 253-468-6759 [email protected]

WA G Lilac City Wings Kenneth F. Peterson Jr. 509-796-2124 [email protected]

WA I Whidbey Island Wings Connie Mollerstuen 360-720-2734 [email protected]

WA L Smoking Mountain Riders Scott & Cindy Peabody 360-713-4056 [email protected]

WA Q The “Q” Crew Charlotte Manes 360-273-0309 [email protected]

WA S Skagit Valley Wings Lee & Jean Eklund 360-630-4021 [email protected]

WA U Okanogan Valley Wings Teri Mitschelen 509-429-1751 [email protected]

WA V Auburn Valley Wings Vonda & Gary Brest 206-854-9341 [email protected]

WA Z Sequim Valley Wings Paul Carmean 360-928-3358 [email protected]

REGION BAZ F F Troop Bernie & Judy Stout 480-390-2318 [email protected]

CA NA Grapestompers Manny Bernstein 209-472-9503 [email protected]

CA NB Redwood Wings Tom Garske, Jr. 707-933-9799 [email protected]

CA NE Yosemite Wings Bill Jamison 559-297-5065 [email protected]

CA NF River City Wings Kathy Honig 916-366-1436 [email protected]

CA NL Clear Lake Road Riders Lynn Hollenback 707-245-4270 [email protected]

CA NP Diablo Valley Wings Harry & Karen Davis 925-686-3774 [email protected]

CA NR Monterey Bay Wings Doug Green 831-338-6804 [email protected]

CA NS Gold Country Riders Christy Sonneborn 530-877-4279 [email protected]

CA NT Tri-County Travelers Thomas (Skip) Trautman 530-633-0857 [email protected]

CA NV Woodland Roadrunners John Hunrath 916-682-0734 [email protected]

CA NX Lassen Riders Dennis C. Garton 530-200-1984 [email protected]

CA NZ Golden Gate Wings Donald Tolbert, Jr. 650-952-7240 [email protected]

NM A New Mexico Sun Runners Frank Breitbach 575-491-5638 [email protected]

NM Q New Mexico Desert Runners Alan Rignshall 505-293-0433 [email protected]

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REGION CIA L Loess Hills Riders James Lisiecki 712-256-7855 [email protected]

IA P Nishna Valley Wings Yvonna “Jo” Allen 712-370-5775

IL B Riverbend Riders Barb Johnson 618-604-9559 [email protected]

IL C Windy City Wings Carol Seith 630-655-1098 [email protected]

IL H River City Riders Sherri Frazier 563-243-5088 [email protected]

IL M Downstate Cruisers Dave & Gladys Berkemeier 618-566-7096 [email protected]

IL P Southern Pride Carl Williams 618-437-5635 [email protected]

NE A Heartland Wings Karen Durand 402-571-5107 [email protected]

NE C Husker Wings Alan Rosenboom 402-499-8938 [email protected]

NE E Platte Valley Wings Dale Kleewein 308-520-3429 [email protected]

NE G Spirit of Friendship Wings Michael A. Benck 402-290-6636 [email protected]

NE Y Why Not’s Paula Fleischman 402-560-0372 [email protected]

NE Z Country Wings Ron & Paula Gaul 712-755-5856 [email protected]

WI GB N.E.W. Riders Al Enderby 920-737-0376 [email protected]

REGION DTN A Nashville Tour Riders Tony Carpenter 615-793-3005 [email protected]

REGION ECO A Front Range Gold Barb Miller 303-774-9652 [email protected]

KS A Air Capital Wings John Eubank 316-722-0905 [email protected]

KS B Eastern Kansas Tour Riders John & Jane Wehr 913-780-4144 [email protected]

KS L Leavenworth Tour Riders Dick Oatney Jr. 913-651-8719 [email protected]

TX B Roaming Wings James J. Jean 972-255-4525 [email protected]

REGION FIN P Presidential Wings Thomas W. Holmes 260-356-4511 [email protected]

IN Z Wings n More Tom Howe 219-872-5059 [email protected]

MI A Capital Area Wings Eric Larson 517-646-0256 [email protected]

MI C Cereal City Wings Charles Brown 269-979-2670 [email protected]

MI E Wings of Eagles Keith Diller 269-207-7976 [email protected]

MI G Great Lakes Road Riders Darryl Dooley 734-469-2050 [email protected]

MI H Livingston Wings Mike & Linda Jamros 810-227-7460 [email protected]

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MI H2 Downriver Wings John Snethkamp 313-530-0713 [email protected]

MI M Macomb Explorers Denise Mellott 586-596-8276 [email protected]

MI N Northwood Wings Randy Treynor 616-794-2777 [email protected]

MI W West Michigan Roadrunners Carlton Belden 269-806-9161 [email protected]

OH W Wheels of Friends Guy LeValley 937-409-6256 [email protected]

PA B Keystone Wings Harold (Bud) and Karen Price 814-797-5835 [email protected]

PA J Gold Wings Along The Allegheny Robert & Diane Sweed 724-840-7128 [email protected]

PA Y Liberty Wings Richard & Nettie McFarland 215-723-6347 [email protected]

PA Z East Penn Riders Rob Schmidt 913-515-8653 [email protected]

REGION HCT M Mid-State Navigators Scott Hawley 860-349-3104 [email protected]

CT V Valley Riders Joe Delnicky 203-888-6443 [email protected]

REGION JON C County Riders Paul Cuddy 613-970-3965 [email protected]

ON F Ajax-Pickering Friendship Riders Denis Kavanagh 905-623-4973 [email protected]

ON G Garden City Riders Steve Lawson 905-371-5239 [email protected]

ON H Huronia Wings Rose-Ann Moore 705-549-4065 [email protected]

ON K York Simcoe Riders Beth Patterson 416-876-4377 [email protected]

ON M Mississauga Wings David Guptill 905-799-9912 [email protected]

ON NO Nipissing Riders Mickey Sandula 705-663-2696 [email protected]

ON T Toronto Wings Richard Hack 416-746-5336 [email protected]

ON W Waterloo Wings Kevin Dyne 519-653-7542 [email protected]

ON Z Barrie Wings Lynda Wall 705-422-1841 [email protected]

BUFFALO SOLDIERSNJ NJ NJ Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Dwight Baltimore 609-668-0693 [email protected]

If anyone would like information put in Touring

News, write article and send to:

[email protected]

8 July 2014

Greetings from Mel and Linda Vogt - 2013-2014 National Family of the Year

This year has just flown by for Mel and me. As we are planning our trip to Boyne Falls for Gold Rush, we are reflecting on the past year and the new people we have met as the result of being Family of the Year. It has been awesome!!!! Everyone has been very welcoming and we have developed some new friendships throughout the year.

Here are just a few things to let you know what we have been doing. It has been a busy month. Our chapter had a campout this month. We had such a full weekend that we could only make it for one day.

Members of Nebraska Chapter Z enjoying a day at the campground.

We also attended the Meet and Eat that was held at Peggy Hakanson’s (Nebraska State Director) country home. This was a get-together for all the chapters from Iowa and Nebraska. There was a very good turnout. Early in the day, some of us rode in the Council Bluffs Pride parade, while others were off on a couple different day rides. Later we had a potluck with some people demonstrating Dutch oven cooking. The evening was spent around the campfire. It was a real enjoyable day.

These are pictures from the Meet and Eat. It shows people from chapters in both Iowa and Nebraska.

Mel had his 50th class reunion this month. He graduated high school from Bancroft, Nebraska. He had a good time remembering the “good old days” with classmates. His was a class of 19 graduates. That’s certainly different than mine of 384 graduates, which will be coming up in three more years. It’s tough to admit we are getting old (did I really say that?)

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Mel Vogt sings “Senior Moments”

The same weekend as the reunion, I went to the Iowa State Track Meet to watch our grandson compete in discus throw. He ended up with thirteenth place in the state finals. Of course, we are very proud that he qualified and competed well.

Mel and several of his friends entertained this month at the Shelby County Historical Society Log Cabin Days. That was an outside event and a very good weather day. It was fun to see everyone roaming around and stopping to listen. We just returned from the GWTA Region C Rally which was held in Lincoln, Nebraska this year. Our chapter was hosts at the campground while our state and region director kept things rolling at the host hotel. It was a very fun rally. Below are some pictures. I am sorry to say I didn’t get any pictures of Brain Sower acting out as Mel sang “I Just Don’t Look Good Naked Anymore” or the wonderful little clogging dancers that entertained us before our evening meal. By the way, the meal was one of the best I have ever had at a rally. Much thanks to Judy Schaefer, Peggy Hakansan, and the Nebraska staff for putting together a great rally.

Bikes lined up at lunch stop during a ride

Region C Director, Judy Schaefer

Nebraska State Director, Peggy Hakanson

Karen & Jim Durand, Region C Family of the Year

Judy congratulates Jo Allen and Brain Sowers

GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBER ELECTION LIFE MEMBER DIRECTOR Any Life Member desiring to run for this position may nominate himself or herself by submitting a completed application form to the principal office of the Association during the month of June of the year in which the election is to be held. Not later than September 1, the Chairperson of the Board shall distribute to all Life Members the names of the candidates, such information as may be appropriate, and a ballot. All ballots must be returned not later than October 15. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. GWTA 2014 ELECTIONS P. O. BOX 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 I declare my candidacy for the position of Life Member Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Year _____ Model ___________Serial Number ____________ Signed______________________________________ Date______________________

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Peggy demonstrates lifting a Goldwing

Peggy thinks she’s ducking out of the way

who received the Ron Brooks Award

New Iowa Chapter M dresses up

Now, we are looking forward to an Iowa Chapter P Fun Run, the Iowa-Nebraska Fun Run, a camping weekend with our chapter, our daughter’s birthday and open house, helping to move the other daughter, the ride to Gold Rush and all the happenings that will occur there. Isn’t life a blast!!!!! See you at Gold Rush and ride safe, Mel and Linda Vogt

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GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBER ELECTION LIFE MEMBER DIRECTOR Any Life Member desiring to run for this position may nominate himself or herself by submitting a completed application form to the principal office of the Association during the month of June of the year in which the election is to be held. Not later than September 1, the Chairperson of the Board shall distribute to all Life Members the names of the candidates, such information as may be appropriate, and a ballot. All ballots must be returned not later than October 15. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. GWTA 2014 ELECTIONS P. O. BOX 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 I declare my candidacy for the position of Life Member Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Year _____ Model ___________Serial Number ____________ Signed______________________________________ Date______________________

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Put this in as ¼ page on page 10 next to Region F information. Any questions, comments or ideas email or contact Glenda and Jim Boggess 1429 Lashley Street, Longmont, CO 80504 H-303-772-3755 C-Jim, 303-589-3748 C-Glenda, 303-746-8977 Public Relations and Touring News Directors Public Relations: [email protected] Touring News: [email protected] Thanks!

GWTA National Events

Touring News articles for the August issue will be due by July 15th. Please send pictures with your articles if available. Remember to send in dates for the Event Calendar for your GWTA upcoming Region, State or Chapter events. Any articles or pictures received after this date will be used in the following month’s issue.

Touring News Revised 11/3/2013 #2Revised

List of items for removal, replacing or leaving for December 2013 Proof Information Newest Changes are in Red!!!

2- Change the name “Why Do” to Ever Wonder? And it is on page 20 under ARTICLES 10 – Events page Add this under the heading of GWTA National Events

10 – Remove last paragraph “Cover contest” from this page 11 – Region C – Region Director # change – Cancel 402-578-2368 - Replace with 712-369-3945 16 – Would you be able to change the wording that is in yellow to a darker color? (Red, Blue, Green, any of these) 23 – 3 sentences from bottom of article, please change the word May to January

These are the only changes I am going to do now. The other updates can wait until the January issue. Looks great and thanks so much to all.

REGION F EVENTS 2014 * Das Essen Haus Ride Aug. 30, 2014 * GWTA Pennsylvania State Rally Sept. 4-7, 2014 Pine Grove, PA * GWTA Indiana State Rally Sept. 12-14, 2014 Osgood, IN

*July 12, 2014 Chapters A & N Fun Run *Aug. 2, 2014 Chapters E & W Fun Run *Aug. 16, 2014 Chapters G & H2 Fun Run *Aug. 23, 2014 Chapter C Fun Run *Oct. 10-13, 2014 All Chapter Fall Color Tour, Gaylord, MI.

Gold Rush XXVII Registration Gold Rush XXVII at Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls MI is right around the bend. The Welcome Dinner is on Sunday evening, July 20th. The rally is July 21st - 24th. GWTA Member registration before June 1st is $50.00 each. You must show your current membership card when picking up your rally packet at Gold Rush to retain your member registration rate. Expired cards will not be accepted. Rally registration rate will increase on June 1st to $60.00 each for GWTA members. After June 15th, you will be required to register for Gold Rush onsite at Boyne Mountain at $60.00 each for GWTA members. The Welcome Dinner is $20.00 each. To ensure you will be able to attend the Welcome Dinner, you will need to register and prepay by June 15th. Don't miss out on the fun and friendship - register for Gold Rush today. We hope to see you at Boyne Mountain in July. Ron & Eva Wodehouse

Promote Your rides

and ralliesThis is an opportunity for all Regions, States, and Chapters to

promote your activities in Touring News. Make a mini flyer that will fill 1/4 page with the following:

• The 5 W’s: Who, What, Where, When and Why• Including Graphics

They may be submitted 3 months before the event for posting. You can still submit information only in the Event Calendar at any time

before the event takes place. So get creative and send to: [email protected]

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ExECUTIVE DIRECTORBruce & Linda Keenon

P.O. Box 348, Huntington, IN [email protected]; 260-358-0851; Fax 260-356-3392

ExECUTIVE SECRETARYEva & Ron Wodehouse

936 Rose St., Longmont, CO [email protected]; 303-776-9836

NATIONAL EVENT COORDINATORTony & Diane Manry

P.O. Box 469, Van Buren, IN [email protected]; 765-934-4696

WEBMASTERJohn Hunrath

9265 Amarone Way, Sacramento, CA [email protected]; 916-682-0734

PuBliC RElATiONS/ TOuRiNG NEWS DiRECTORSGlenda & Jim Boggess

1429 Lashley St., Longmont, CO [email protected], 303-772-3755

RIDER EDUCATION DIRECTORDoug and Lori Green

181 Alta Dr., La Selva Beach, CA [email protected]; 831-685-4770

EDUCATION AND RETENTION DIRECTORMike & Carol Brush

12516 Poppleton Ave.; Omaha, NE [email protected]; 402-397-4663

HELPING HAND DIRECTORGWTA - 800-960-4982Local - 317-576-6822

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Dennis & Darlene Farnum

75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME [email protected]; 207-576-7476

LIFE MEMBER BOARD REPRESENTATIVEEugene and Sylvia Jones

1002 Westlake Woods DriveBattle Creek, MI 49037

269-968-8380

REGION Awww.gwtaregiona.org

Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA [email protected]; 707-429-9547

[email protected] Representative: TBA

REGION BArizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus2108 Lighthouse Dr., Fairfield, CA [email protected]; 707-429-9547

[email protected] Representative: Charles Horner

P.O. Box 1050, Newcastle, CA [email protected]; 530-524-8145

REGION Cwww.gwta-c.com

Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin

Region Director: Judy (and Phil) Schaefer116 Andrew Dr., Swansea, IL 62226

[email protected]; 618-593-8269

Board Representative: Bill and Carol Seith917 Cleveland Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521

[email protected], 630-655-1098

REGION Dhttp://geocities.com/gwtaregiond

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Region Director: George & Debbie Deskins3330 Edmondson Ct., Murfreesboro, TN 37129


Board Representative: Jim & Karen Quinn1368 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37915


REGION EArkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas

Region Director: Kelly & Donna Felix2326 S. Cardington, Wichita, KS 67209

[email protected]; 316-305-9533Board Representative: Larry and Betty Oswald

339 Hastings Dr. , Cedar Hill, TX [email protected], 972-291-4905

REGION Fwww.gwtaregionf.org

Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Region Director: Bob & Kim Davis824 Parchmount Ave., Parchment, MI [email protected]; 269-342-0852

Board Representative: TBA

REGION Hwww.regionhgwta.org

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Region Director: Phil & Sue Rueger100 Allyndale Road, Canaan, CT [email protected]; 860-824-0005

Board Representative: Darlene Farnum75 Farnum Lane, Sebago, ME 04029

[email protected], 207-576-7477

REGION Jwww.gwtaregionj.com

Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario

Region Director: Kevin Welch169 Holmes Ave., North York, ON MZM 4M7 Canada


Board Representative: Garrie & Eleanor Wayne147 Wellington St., West Apt. 714, Aurora, ON L4G 3M1 Canada


GWTA NATIONAL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242 - Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5.00pm ESTToll Free: 800-960-4983 Local: 317-243-6822 Fax: 317-243-6833 [email protected] [email protected]

Chapter Listings and additional info can be found online at: www.gwta.org www.gotmotorcycle.org

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Send your favorite attraction with information about it to: [email protected].

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There is a limited supply of these shirts available. This is a reminder that there is a GWTA Rider Education program. Doug Green Rider Education Director [email protected] if you are interested in ordering these shirts Put under the Rider Education heading. Make is as large or small to fit.

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14 July 2014

Jim Root AwardCO Chapter A, Front Range Gold (Cont.)*Best Newsletter Article Contest*

Submitted every month to Touring News

GWTA is starting this contest for Touring News articles,issuesJan-Dec, 2014 This is open to all GWTA members Get out your computer and start that article today!! Write something about your travels, Chapters, State or Region. Articles with pictures included make it more interesting so don’t forget to snap the camera along the way. Pictures:Any pictures sent to [email protected] need to be high resolution which should be any picture taken with a digital camera without editing. They can be adjusted as needed. Include who is in the photo, where the photo was taken, date and by whom. Include the author of the article, membership number, region, state, chapter.

When you email, please put “Best Newsletter Article Contest” in subject line. They will be judged on the 16th of each month. If it is by the Due Date and not chosen as a winner it will be used during the year. Issue Due Date for email January No winner, get ready, set, go for February February No Winner

March No Winner April “Cross Country” May No Winner, Let’s try for June, July, Aug, etc.? June No Winner July H ow about your trip to Gold Rush with pics!! August July 15th September August 15th October September 15th November October 15th December November 15th

Prize for each month’s “Cover Winner”:

All winners from January through December, 2014 will win One GWTA Logo T-Shirt (from current inventory)

Any questions?Contact [email protected]

*Best Newsletter Article Contest* Submitted every month to

Touring News GWTA is starting this contest for Touring News articles,issuesJan-Dec, 2014

This is open to all GWTA members Get out your computer and start that article today!! Write something about your travels, Chapters, State or Region. Articles with pictures included make it more interesting so don’t forget to snap the camera along the way. Pictures:Any pictures sent to [email protected] need to be high resolution which should be any picture taken with a digital camera without editing. They can be adjusted as needed. Include who is in the photo, where the photo was taken, date and by whom. Include the author of the article, membership number, region, state, chapter.

When you email, please put “Best Newsletter Article Contest” in subject line. They will be judged on the 16th of each month. If it is by the Due Date and not chosen as a winner it will be used during the year. Issue Due Date for email January No winner, get ready, set, go for February February No Winner

March No Winner April “Cross Country” May No Winner, Let’s try for June, July, Aug, etc.? June No Winner July H ow about your trip to Gold Rush with pics!! August July 15th September August 15th October September 15th November October 15th December November 15th

Prize for each month’s “Cover Winner”:

All winners from January through December, 2014 will win One GWTA Logo T-Shirt (from current inventory)

Any questions?Contact [email protected]

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Jim Root AwardCO Chapter A, Front Range Gold (Cont.)

Hi Everyone, Now that school is out across the country, travel will be at a full swing and if you will also be traveling, there are plans you should make to have a safe journey.

1. Make sure you check your bike. T-CLOCS is always a good place to start. As a reminder here is what the letters stand for:

a. T – Tires and Wheels (Air Pressure; Tread; Cracks, Dents, loose spokes; Bearings; and Brakes)

b. C – Controls (Levers, Switches, Cables, Hoses, Throttle)

c. L – Lights and Electrics (Working Condition)

d. O – Oil and Other Fluids (Coolant, hydraulic fluid, fuel) – Check for Levels and Leaks

e. C – Chassis (Suspension and Drive Components –chain, belt or driveshaft)

f. S – Side stand 2. Riding Gear – make sure your helmet

and clothing are in good shape. You should also make sure you have the proper gear for the weather you might be riding through.

3. Route – Take a look at the long-term weather forecast and plan a route that would miss possible bad weather (if possible). In the central part of the country you should always be prepared for sudden changes in the weather as this seems to happen more in that area.

4. Passenger – If you are riding with a passenger, make sure they are ready and also have the proper gear.

5. Load – If you are carrying a lot of equipment is the load balanced on the bike so the center of gravity is maintained. If you are towing a trailer, check your load in the trailer and most of all your tongue weight.

6. Lodging – Try to make reservations ahead so you don’t get stuck without a room when you are ready to quit for the day. The reservations should be at a point where you are comfortable with the distance you have ridden that day.

7. Medication – If you take medication, do you have enough with you for the trip? If you think you might need more make sure you have the documentation you need to get it from a pharmacy.

8. Out of Country – If you plan to leave the U.S., make sure you have the documents you need to cross the border. If the requirement is a Passport, don’t wait until the last minute to get one as that can be expensive.

9. Checklist – I know some people use a checklist to decide what they want to take on a trip. This can be a really good idea sometimes but make sure you review it periodically to decide if you are taking more than you need. Sometimes it is easier to do laundry than pack a lot of extra clothes as an example.

I am sure I missed something on my list for a safe journey so add what you want. But most of all, be safe this summer as you travel the Highways and Bi-ways on your adventure. Hope to see you at Gold Rush. Doug Green, RED

16 July 2014

Purchase Your Tickets And Win The…..

Grand Prize: $5,000 CASH (U.S. Funds)

Drawing will be held July 24, 2014 at the GWTA National Office in Indianapolis, IN

***Winner need not be present to win*** Winner is responsible for any taxes and additional charges

Official Rules are posted at www.gwta.org

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Gold Wing Touring Association 2014 Notice of Elections

Members from Regions B, D, F and H will elect a Regional Representative to the Board of Directors in the election. The term of office will be from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. If you reside in Regions B, D, F and H and would like to run for the position of Regional Representative to the Board of Directors, please complete the self-nomination form below and mail to the address indicated. Mail the completed form with proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, a photograph of yourself, and a resume only to arrive on or before July, 1, 2014. Self-nominations received after that date will not be considered. GWTA 2014 ELECTIONS P.O. Box 42403 Indianapolis, IN 46242-0403 Anyone who would like to serve the membership in this capacity is urged to self-nominate for this election. The Gold Wing Touring Association is unique in that the governing body is elected from the membership. Every member in good standing that is the registered owner of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle is eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors. Gold Wing Touring Association Self-Nomination Form for Board of Directors Name:______________________________________________ Membership Number_____________ I would like to self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors If elected: 1. I understand that the Board of Directors is the governing body of the Gold Wing Touring Association. As a Board Member I will fulfill my tenure in office as a professional whose highest priority is to the association and its members. I will endeavor to the best of my ability to help guide GWTA to a productive and meaningful future. 2. I will attend the annual Board of Directors meeting scheduled each year during my term. I will make every effort to attend the National Rally, “Gold Rush” each year to meet with and address the membership at large. 3. I will maintain a current membership during my tenure in office. I understand that should my membership lapse, I automatically forfeit my position on the Board. 4. I assume full responsibility for my campaign and pledge to conduct that campaign within the guidelines of fair play, honesty and respect for my fellow candidates. 5. Should I move from the region from which I was elected as a regional representative to the Board, I will notify the Chairman of the Board and declare my position vacant. 6. I will submit proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle to the Chairman of the Board. Year________ Model_________ Serial Number____________________ I declare my candidacy for the position of Board Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Please Mark One I declare my candidacy for Board of Directors member from Region: B___ D___ F___ H___ Signed___________________________________________________ Date______________________

BURGERS AND FRIED PEACH PIES Yes, that was the Front Range Gold club’s destination over the Memorial Day weekend. Our Region E Family of the Year, Bill & Fran Stirling, planned this trip for us because they try to go there every year for “the best ever burgers and fried peach pies”. They’ve had us all drooling with their ravings. Well, our club’s history for rides on this weekend have been snow, rain, sleet and cold. Therefore, 4 couples rode in cars. Stirling’s rode their 1800 Gold Wing and one single rode his motorcycle behind them. We left from Longmont, CO, and rode to Craig, CO, where we spent the night. The weather that day was perfect for riding—all vehicle riders were sorry they weren’t on motorcycles. The next day was cloudy, rainy, and cold. THEN we were glad to be in cars. We all discussed the fact that we needed to be alert for deer. We decided to take the scenic route to Dinosaur, Colorado, to get our burgers and fried peach pies, tour the area, and return to Craig the shorter route. We headed south to Meeker, CO. Stirling’s lead the way and we (Rose and Cal Kimball) were tail. All seemed to be going quite well till we got about 10 miles from Meeker, CO. Being at the tail end of the group and not able to see around curves, we couldn’t figure out why everyone was stopping. Then I saw 2 piles in the road. When I saw the bike on it’s side off the edge of the road I realized it wasn’t piles, but our leaders lying there and everyone including people from oncoming cars were running to them. Our group came at us saying they couldn’t get cell phone service and would we go back to try and find phone service. We turned around, headed back until we came to a farmhouse, and went bounding up to the door. I’m sure the man thought I was a raving maniac pounding on his door and yelling for help. I was so upset, I could hardly tell him what happened and did he have a phone he could use to get help for us. I still can’t believe how this whole situation affected me. I feel that I now know how

awful and unstoppable flashbacks can be. It is something that just happens without your control. I finally realized why it happened to me. My subconscious remembered our own cycle accident of 2001. I didn’t even think that it had affected me that badly. Luckily, 2 of the women who stopped to check the injured were medical people. Someone else had a radio and was able to get help. Needless to say, we never made it to Dinosaur. The Stirlings were taken to the Meeker, CO, hospital where we spent the day to help in any way we could and give moral support. From there they were taken to the Grand Junction, CO, hospital—Fran by ambulance and Bill by air due to a collapsed lung they wanted taken care of speedily. Fran had a dislocated shoulder, fractured humerus, fractured metatarsal, numerous bruises, and road rash on her hands from not wearing gloves. They took her to surgery the next day and relocated her shoulder. In the process, her fracture also realigned. So she wears a sling and boot and is recuperating slowly. She still says “and I still didn’t get my burger and fried peach pie”. Seems she missed out last year, too. Bill’s lung re-inflated, but he had a fractured collarbone and 3 ribs. He also had bruises and road rash on his hands due to no gloves. He finally had surgery on the collarbone to attach a bar over the 3 fractures. He was on oxygen awhile. He wears a sling, uses a breather to keep his lungs exercised, and hopes nobody gives him a big hug around his ribs. He’s recuperating well, still in pain, but able to return to desk work. We’re sure he was getting cabin fever just sitting at home getting well. After the accident, all he could say was “it’s still better than being in a car”. I know that everyone involved in this has their own story to tell, but I still can’t believe how it affected me. I wanted to share my experience so that if it

happens to anyone else, they will know that it is a normal reaction and not to stress out over it. We’re so glad that the injuries weren’t any worse and they are healing ok. We’ve heard so many other stories about deer accidents that turned out fatal. We talked to the state trooper who came to the scene (and the hospital) and he stated that that area gets 5 deer, 2 elk, and an occasional antelope hit every day. We saw evidence of this on our way back to Craig. ALWAYS SCAN TO GET THE BIG PICTURE WHEN YOU ARE RIDING!! Written by Rose Kimball GWTA-FRG Chapter A, CO

The deer didn’t make it and Bill and Fran

are looking for a new bike!!

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happens to anyone else, they will know that it is a normal reaction and not to stress out over it. We’re so glad that the injuries weren’t any worse and they are healing ok. We’ve heard so many other stories about deer accidents that turned out fatal. We talked to the state trooper who came to the scene (and the hospital) and he stated that that area gets 5 deer, 2 elk, and an occasional antelope hit every day. We saw evidence of this on our way back to Craig. ALWAYS SCAN TO GET THE BIG PICTURE WHEN YOU ARE RIDING!! Written by Rose Kimball GWTA-FRG Chapter A, CO

The deer didn’t make it and Bill and Fran

are looking for a new bike!!

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John W. Kershner Sr. January 30, 1940 - May 23, 2014

Region F, MI, Kalamazoo, Chapter “E”, “Wings of Eagles”

One of our “Founder Members”

John “Frogger” Kershner

John W. Kershner Sr., from Galesburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He leaves behind his loving wife Janet of 51 years; his four children; Dawn (Tom) Dunithan, John Jr. (Mary), Don, Doreen (Rob) Wilson; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy (Wayne) Elwell and brother Tom (Jean).

David Bruce Laverty

A lifetime GWTA member and someone who used to be involved with the chapter in Des Moines passed away May 31st ,after a short battle with cancer, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. David was 57. He is survived by his children, Austin Laverty and Amanda Laverty, and 3 aunts. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and 2 uncles.

DENNIS SCHNEIDER Region E, Chapter A, CO

JOHN “FROGGER”KERSHNER

Region F, Chapter E, MI

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Tennessee State Rally, May 2014 It is amazing how fast a year passes. Tennessee state rally has come and gone but will not be forgotten because everyone who was there had a great time. Most of the members went down to Natchez Trace State Park, near Jackson, Tennessee on Friday May 2nd. I got to go there after I got off from work and I got there about 6:45pm. When I got there I found that George had gone with some of the other members up to The Inn for seafood buffet. Shows you how much my husband thinks about me.

As people rode in and got set up the other people who had already set up walked around and socialized. It was a beautiful night with the stars and moon out in the wide open space. It was cold during the night so I had to turn on the electric blanket to stay warm. I know what a hard life. The other campers agreed that it did get cold during the night, of course we were beside the lake so that had something to do with the cold.

On Saturday morning some of the group cooked breakfast, then most of us ate, then some of us cleaned up. After that it was time for a state meeting. Tony Carpenter is our state director and he did good picking the state park and putting on the rally. After the meeting Tony had a ride mapped out that took about an hour and half around the area. While out we stopped at Wal-mart, then stopped and had lunch before heading back to the campground.

When we got back it was time for games. There was good participation for the

Tennessee State Rally, May 2014 It is amazing how fast a year passes. Tennessee state rally has come and gone but will not be forgotten because everyone who was there had a great time. Most of the members went down to Natchez Trace State Park, near Jackson, Tennessee on Friday May 2nd. I got to go there after I got off from work and I got there about 6:45pm. When I got there I found that George had gone with some of the other members up to The Inn for seafood buffet. Shows you how much my husband thinks about me.

As people rode in and got set up the other people who had already set up walked around and socialized. It was a beautiful night with the stars and moon out in the wide open space. It was cold during the night so I had to turn on the electric blanket to stay warm. I know what a hard life. The other campers agreed that it did get cold during the night, of course we were beside the lake so that had something to do with the cold.

On Saturday morning some of the group cooked breakfast, then most of us ate, then some of us cleaned up. After that it was time for a state meeting. Tony Carpenter is our state director and he did good picking the state park and putting on the rally. After the meeting Tony had a ride mapped out that took about an hour and half around the area. While out we stopped at Wal-mart, then stopped and had lunch before heading back to the campground.

When we got back it was time for games. There was good participation for the

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games. The game that had the most interest was the life size Jenga. At one time the Jenga got up to level 34 or 35 before it fell over. Everyone had fun watching it.

For dinner that evening Tony had fixed spaghetti and salad. Some of the other members brought desserts to share with the group. So of course no one went hungry. After dinner and clean up we all moved to Tony’s camp site for some gift drawings.

While setting around talking it was decided that we needed to have movie time. Randy went and got the television out of his camper and I got DVD’s out of our camper. It was decided to watch Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood.

Everyone enjoyed the movie and then it was time to turn in for the night.

On Sunday morning we all got up to breakfast being cooked by Charlie, Albert and Georganne. After breakfast some of the other members cleaned up all of the breakfast dishes. Then it was time to start packing up and heading home. At this rally we had people from Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama and of course Tennessee.

We are looking forward to next year’s rally where ever it might be.

Region D Directors Debbie and George Deskins

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Jazzy July Jaunts

1 Canada Day Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day 2 I Forgot Day World UFO Day 3 Stay out of the Sun Day

4 Independence Day (U.S.) National Country Music Day 5 Work-a-holics Day – even though everyone is on holiday except the Police, Fireman, Military, Retail and Food stores, Gas Stations, and others not mentioned. So not everyone!!! 6 National Fried Chicken Day 7 Chocolate Day National Strawberry Sundae Day

8 Video Games Day 9 National Sugar Cookie Day 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day 11 World Population Day 12 Pecan Pie Day 13 Barbershop Music Appreciation Day Embrace Your Geekness Day 14 Bastille Day Pandemonium Day 15 Tapioca Pudding Day

Cow Appreciation Day- Especially for all that ice cream! Go out and give a cow a hug 15 Touring News Articles due Day

16 Packing to go to Gold Rush Day

17 Peach Ice Cream Day 18 National Caviar Day- something's fishy here 19 National Raspberry Cake Day

20 National Ice Cream Day Ugly Truck Day- it's a "guy" thing

21-24 Gold Rush Have Fun!!! 21 National Junk Food Day

22 Hammock Day 23 National Hot Dog Day Vanilla Ice Cream Day 24 Amelia Earhart Day 24 Drawing for $5000 at Gold Rush Day Have a safe & fun after Gold Rush trip See you next year!! 25 Culinarians Day 26 All or Nothing Day Aunt and Uncle Day 27 Parent's Day 28 National Milk Chocolate Day 29 National Lasagna Day 30 National Cheesecake Day 30 Father-in-Law Day

31 Mutt's Day Month: National Anti-Boredom Month National Cell Phone Courtesy Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month

Look’s like a no Brainer to be a gainer month!!!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION APPLICATION

GOLD WING TOURINGASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

As Region A still has an opening for their Board of Director, members will elect a Regional Representative to the Board of Directors. The term of office will be from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. If you reside in Region A and would like to run for the position of Regional Representative to the Board of Directors, please complete the self- nomination form below and mail to the address indicated. Mail the completed form with proof of ownership ofan operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, a photograph of yourself, and a resume. Please copy and enlarge the form for your use. GWTA Board of Directors Election Dennis Farnum, COB 75 Farnum Lane Sebago, ME 04029 Anyone who would like to serve the membership in this capacity is urged to self-nominate for this election. TheGold Wing Touring Association is unique in that the governing body is elected from the membership. GOLD WING TOURING ASSOCIATION Self-Nomination Form for Board of Directors Name:_________________________________________________ Membership Number____________________ I would like to self-nominate for a position on the Board of Directors If elected: 1. I understand that the Board of Directors is the governing body of the Gold Wing Touring Association.As a Board Member I will fulfill my tenure in office as a professional whose highest priority is to theassociation and its members. I will endeavor to the best of my ability to help guide GWTA to aproductiveand meaningful future. 2. I will attend the annual Board of Directors meeting scheduled each year during my term. I will makeevery effort to attend the National Rally, “Gold Rush” each year to meet with and address the membershipat large. 3. I will maintain a current membership during my tenure in office. I understand that should mymembership lapse, I automatically forfeit my position on the Board. 4. I assume full responsibility for my campaign and pledge to conduct that campaign within the guidelinesof fair play, honesty and respect for my fellow candidates. 5. Should I move from the region from which I was elected as a regional representative to the Board, Iwill notify the Chairman of the Board and declare my position vacant. 6. I will submit proof of ownership of an operable Honda Gold Wing motorcycle to the Chairman of theBoard. Year_____________ Model_________________ Serial Number________________________________________ I declare my candidacy for the position of Board Director for the Gold Wing Touring Association. Please Mark One I declare my candidacy for Board of Directors member from Region A: ________ Signed:___________________________________________________ Date:______________________________





Watch for these on the way to

Gold rush!! Let us know if you

see them for the next issue!

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Gold Rush XXVII, July 21-24, 2014

boynemountain.comFOR MORE INFORMATIONMARDI GRAS MEETS THE MOUNTAIN

You Scream, We All Scream, For Ice CreamNothing screams summer like a ball of cool dairy bliss atop a perfectly crisp cone. Ice Cream. There are so many ordering options, from types of cones to ice cream flavors, that each trip to get this delicious treat can be truly unique. In northern Michigan, there are plenty of ice cream shops to choose from and we would like to tell you about a few of them.

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Kilwins at Boyne MountainSince 1947, Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana having earned a reputation for providing high quality products and excellent service. They serve everything from chocolate-dipped oreos to salt water taffy, and of course, ice cream. We love Kilwins so much that we invited them to be a part of the resort. You will find Kilwins at Boyne Mountain located on Village Lane, right around the corner from the Adventure Center.

Kilwins Chocolate KitchenTake your Kilwins experience to the next level and take a guided tour of the Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen in Petoskey, located along US-31 just before Bay View. The equipment dates back to the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. You’ll watch the magic of candy making unfold before your eyes. They have a full selection of freshly-made treats and lots of ice cream flavors to choose from.

Alpine Chocolat HausTake a cruise to Boyne City to get a treat at the Alpine Chocolate Haus, located near the lake and next door to Cafe Sante, 300 Water Street. Known for their handcrafted chocolates, they serve one of the best kinds of ice cream in all of Michigan, Moomers. You’ll find a variety of flavors of this dairy delight, plus it saves you a trip to the home of Moomers in Traverse City.

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Gold Rush XXVII, July 21-24, 2014

boynemountain.comFOR MORE INFORMATION

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Dairy GrilleA must-stop in Charlevoix, the Dairy Grille will surprise and delight you. Located along US-31, south of downtown, this local’s favorite serves up a delicious burger and will make all of your soft serve ice cream dreams come true. From specialty sundaes to the Avalanche, you can’t beat the quality and quantity for the price. Just make sure you bring some cash because they do not accept credit or debit cards.

Marty’s Cones & Carry-outMarty has been serving ice cream and broasted chicken in East Jordan, 509 Water Street, for 20 years. Strange combination? Perhaps, but his chicken is marinated, battered, and cooked in a broaster leaving it crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The only thing that will calm your tastebuds after devouring some broasted chicken is some cool cone lickin’. Our only advice, just try to get there before the little league game is over.

The Bob-In AgainSet in a 1950s diner style, The Bob-In Again of Petoskey, located at 1150 Bay View Road (US-31), is famous for frozen custard, homemade root beer, and hand-packed Bobby Burgers. If you have never tried frozen custard, we highly recommend it!

Yummies“Happiness is Yummies.” People make that comment so often about this small town ice cream shop (look for the pink on Main Street) in Harbor Springs, that they decided to put it on the sign. Plan an evening cruise to Yummies and you will surely be happy with not only your choice of over 60 flavors of ice cream, but the beautiful surroundings too.

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(Doug Green, RED, received this e-mail from his friend Jean-Pascal, who is the President of the Gold Wing Federation of France, and he wanted to share this with everyone.) Hi Doug, It's a great honor for me to have my message in your issue. I think it's important you, the American people, know how much we, European people, are grateful by the sacrifice of your young men, by the success of all the American soldiers from Normandy to Berlin. I was, in front of my TV, few days ago, the 6th of June, watching the celebration of the D Day, listening to Barack Obama and my President. I was very affected by where these men came from, America, England, Canada and made this for me. On the 9th of June, Françoise and I, have gone in to Normandy, onto these bloody beaches, after thinking to them and for respecting their memories. Take care, Jean-Pascal Morainville

Hello Doug, Tomorrow is the 70th anniversary of the D. DAY. Once again, I think about these American boys who came from America to rescue my country. On the 6th of June 1944, on the beach of Omaha, "Bloody Omaha", 3000 young Americans died just in a few hours for the French people, for the liberty of the world, against the Nazis. Like writing I have seen on a wall in Williams, Arizona, "Freedom is not free". You live in THE country of freedom but you live, also, in the country of MY freedom. Respect and Honor to all these young men that died during the WW2 and to all the American Veterans. If you know, around you, some Veterans, please tell them how much the French people, and I, are grateful for all they made for us. Take care, Jean-Pascal Morainville

Comments from Around and About *********************** Comments from GWTA Feedback: Stop making the math so difficult, lol. Just want to let everyone know that I met 3 of the club's members yesterday in the parking lot of a grocery store here in Niagara Falls. They were Navy vets and I felt overwhelmed by their presence. We had an extended conversation and at the end I felt quite exhilarated. From Oak Harbor, WA. I don't ride, but I must say that if these two are examples of what your group is all about, then you all should hold your heads up high. The one young man's name, lol, was Larry Mollerstuern. I did not catch the other gents name, nor Larry's wife's name, but the 3 of them have made my year so far. Keep riding and keep enjoying yourselves. From Canada with love and hope. Don Gravelle (Information update: Larry’s wife’s name is Mary Ellen and they belong to Washington, Chapter I)

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GWTA NATIONAL OFFICE: P.O. BOX 42403, Indianapolis, IN 46242 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5.00pm EST Toll Free: 800-960-4983 Local: 317-243-6822 Fax: 317-243-6833 [email protected] [email protected] Chapter Listings and additional info can be found online at: www.gwta.org www.gotmotorcycle.org

OPERATIONS STAFF THAT IS MAKING THIS GOLD RUSH MEMORABLE Executive Director Bruce & Linda Keenon P.O. Box 348, Huntington, IN 46750 [email protected]; 260-358-0851; Fax 260-356-3392 Executive secretary Eva & Ron Wodehouse [email protected]; 303-776-9836 National Event Coordinator Tony & Diane Manry [email protected]; 765-934-4696 Webmaster John Hunrath [email protected]; 916-682-0734 Public Relations / Touring News Directors Glenda & Jim Boggess [email protected], 303-772-3755 Rider Education Director Doug and Lori Green [email protected]; 831-685-4770 Education and Retention Director Mike & Carol Brush [email protected]; 402-397-4663 Region A Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus [email protected]; 707-429-9547 [email protected] REGION B Region Director: Steve & Ralphine Andrus [email protected]; 707-429-9547 [email protected] Region C Region Director: Judy (and Phil) Schaefer [email protected]; 618-593-8269 Region D Region Director: George & Debbie Deskins [email protected]; 615-459-4418 REGION E Region Director: Kelly & Donna Felix [email protected]; 316-305-9533 Region F Region Director: Bob & Kim Davis [email protected]; 269-342-0852 Region H Region Director: Phil & Sue Rueger [email protected]; 860-824-0005 Region J Region Director: Kevin Welch [email protected]; 416-229-9378

Preview of Gold Rush XXVII Activities & Events

Some of the planned Activities and Events at

Boyne Mountain Gold Rush XXVII are:

* Opening and Closing Ceremony

* First Timers Welcome * Vendors

* Q&A with ED and BOD * Education and Retention

* Dirty Bingo * Talent Show

* Skills Seminar - On Your Bike *Skills Games

Rider Education Seminars Boyne Mountain Bike Night

Family Games Mardi Gras Float Parade

RPS Tournament Drill Team

Region Meetings And More

We hope to see you at Boyne Mountain Gold Rush XXVII. Ron & Eva Wodehouse

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Help your organization raise money for your National Office!

We need new computers! The newest computer we have is over 7 years old and the others are much

older! And we are still on Windows XP!

Help us achieve our goal of $3,000 to get our new computers!

Thank you to those who have donated: GWTA Northern California Kansas Chapter A California Chapter T Steve & Ralphine Andrus Monterey Bay Wings Region B Doug & Lori Green Michigan Chapter H Jim, Alice, & Randy Root West MI Roadrunners (MI/W) Illinois Chapter P Country Wings (NE/Z) Carl & Barbara Walker John & Charmayne Hunrath Downstate Cruisers (IL/M) GWTA Michigan Heartland Wing (NE/A) Allen & Mary Jack Mike & Carol Brush Columbia Wings Doug & Arlene Turner Region F Jim & Glenda Boggess Great Lakes Road Riders (MI/G) Ron & Eva Wodehouse The Woodland Roadrunners (CA/NV)

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Mardi Gras Floats

Lets have some fun!!! The Theme for the upcoming Gold Rush is Mardi gras and we will be having a float competition.

The RULES:1) Wagon must be HAND pulled in parade

2) Judging will be on:a. The most originalb. Best use of theme

c. Most creative designd. Best use of GWTA logo

3) Size is open to whatever you can HAND pull Have fun and good luck to all who participate!

Preview of Gold Rush XXVII Activities & Events

Region “D” Baskets

Region D is responsible for putting together baskets from all of the regions this year. So bring some nice items from your regions to put in the baskets. We will put them together at Gold Rush and then set them out so everyone can see them. This will be done as a silent auction like last year. The signup sheets will be put out at the time the baskets are set out. They will be collected on Thursday, 7/23/2014. The money that is collected will go to the office for operating expenses for next year. We look forward to you all coming and supporting this worthy cause. See you all soon.

1st Timers Session

Are you a new member to GWTA? Will this be your first Gold Rush? If so, come join us for an informative and fun session. Get to know people, get the 411 on what TA is all about, and learn “fun” definitions and more! You’ll not want to miss this session for sure! Steve & Ralphine Andrus, Facilitators

Region A & B Directors What exactly do our Region Directors do? How are decisions made on an operational level? Meet Bruce Keenon in person and ask the questions you want. Come to the Region A & B meeting to have your questions answered and/ or share information. Steve & Ralphine Andrus, Facilitators

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Hope this finds everyone healthy, happy and anxiously awaiting the XXVII GOLD RUSH.

I am presently sitting in a 54 foot Motor Coach Bus in sweltering humid heat of 90 + degrees!! Where else, but of course, the great city of Washington D.C. I am waiting for 52 middle scholars and adults to board the bus back to Maine. I doze yet a few seconds dreaming I was back in Maine riding on my Gold Wing, enjoying the cool breeze of the ocean as we ride through Arcadia National Park, Bar Harbor Maine.

Please, take note, I said DREAMING!!! OH! Well, it gives one something to look forward to. Just think 5 WEEKS to Gold Rush XXVII at Boyne Mountain Resorts!!

Gold Rush is almost here, it will be great to see all our friends and fellowship together once again. Time sure does fly away. We will miss all those who are unable to attend.

Don’t forget to wear those Hawaiian shirts for the Mardi Gras!! Plus ladies— I think the town is staying open way past people’s bed time!! (Guess I should speak for myself!!) Remember last time – it was a very beautiful warm night and we had a lot of fun!!

Once again, we are looking forward to joining in the festivities that have been put together by the operational staff and national staff. Thanks again to everyone for their contribu- tions to make this event a successful one.

Have you ever contemplated the scenario of what if? What if Gold Rushes seize to exist? Or if your dear friends were not there with you to enjoy the time together?? Two very scary thoughts!!

The XXVII Board Meeting will be held once again on Sunday, July 20th @ 8 AM @ Boyne Mtn. Resort. The location will be announced on Sunday AM—look for the white boards that will be posted in the Lobby.

Your Board Representatives could sure use your support and appreciates any concerns or comments that you have to present-- after all it is you that they represent. We would be honored that you took the time to spend a few hours out of the week to join us.

GWTA’s memberships have drastically decreased this year – What ifs??

It is that time again for elections for the positions of Board of Representative for Regions B, D, F and H as well as Life Member. Your incoming Board Representatives and Life Member terms will start January 2015 thru December 2017 (for 3.).

If you live in these regions- B,D,F,H—and Life Membership -- Please consider running for one of these upcoming open positions to the Board- we are in need of members who want to make a difference and can help further the growth of GWTA.

Regions A, C, E, J will be up for elections next year (2015) and their positions shall start 2016 thru 2018.

The advertisements will be posted in the Touring News as well. Please send your self-nominations form to the office.

Take Care, My Friend, until we meet again,

Drive Safely and Stay Healthy and Happy

Dennis Farnum COB

Greetings from the State of Maine

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Membership Special:Buy 2 years @ $150 and get the third year free!

Plus your renewal rate will be $50/yr provided you renew your membership before the expiration date. As long as you renew before

your expiration date each year you can keep your $50/yr renewal rate. If you let it lapse, however, you will loose your discounted rate so make

sure you renew on time!

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34 July 2014

Ride to Lambert’s Restaurant

Here in Tennessee we are lucky to be close to many states that have different kind of restaurants. Prime example is a restaurant in Sikeston, Missouri called Lambert’s Restaurant, (home of the thrown rolls). George and I have been there many times. This restaurant is about 180 miles from our house.

We have some new members in our chapter and they had not heard of Lambert’s or any of the history about the restaurant. So George decided in May that we needed to make a weekend trip to Sikeston for the food at Lambert’s and take the new members so they can understand what you keep dreaming of when people mention Lambert’s and thrown rolls.

We were going up on Saturday May 17th and come back on Sunday May 18th. The week of May 17th was rainy and Saturday had 50% chance of rain so some of members decided to take cars and 4 of us went on 3 motorcycles. It was damp and cool when we left Nashville but the further west we went the sky started to clear up and warm up. By the time we got to Lambert’s it was sunny and beautiful.

We had 9 people there for lunch and waited 15 minutes before we were seated for lunch. That was the fastest we have gotten seated there ever. John and Donna Whitefield and Sarah Dumais had never been there, but boy did they enjoy their food, yeast rolls and the free food. Of course they were not alone. The rest of us put a hurting on all of our food. We got so full no one could order any dessert, which is a shame. We got in and out of the restaurant in less than 1 1/2 hrs.

Well, everyone had decided that we would not spend the night so now we had to make the trip back home with very full bellies. Boy, were we miserable. We did make it home safe and sound, all of us.

John ordered a steak at the restaurant and it came in a huge stainless skillet that I had never seen before. So you can always see new things at places you go to all the time if you take new people and look at items with their eyes. Take the time and share favorite places and restaurants with new members and old members.

Submitted by Region E Director, Debbie Deskins

RIDE TO LAMBERT’S

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