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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Chapter Directors Mike Gollahon & Teresa Sullivan
210-396-2926
September 2019 Contents
TX-H, District, GWRRA Info 2
CD 3 - 4
MEC 5
TX-H Events 6
GWRRA Events 7
Flyers 8-10
GWRRA Membership App. 11
Back Page 12
Volume 38 Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge! Issue 09
TX-H Est. 6 November 1981
8-10-2019 Tom Finch
“Celebration of Life”
The Chapter H September gathering will
be on Thursday September 5, 2019 at
the Aspen Creek Grill 11719 Bandera Rd,
San Antonio, TX. At 6:30 P.M.
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Team Texas District Team GWRRA Team
Chapter Directors
Mike Gollahon & Teresa Sullivan
210-396-2926
TX District Director
Jim & Alvalin Woodul
254-634-4658
President of GWRRA
Anita & JR Alkire
Treasurer
Sandra G. Meckel
TX Assistant Director
Dan & Donna Rymarz
Directors of GWRRA
Jere & Sherry Goodman
Membership Enhancement
Keith Griffin & Paula Milligan
TX Assistant Director
Tom & Dawn Sprague
Director of Membership Enhancement
Larry & Penny Anthony
Ride Coordinator
Charles Fleming
Treasurer
Tim & Young Brooks
Director of the University
Clara & Fred Boldt
Newsletter Editor
Robert Smith
Admin Assistant
Wanda Osborn
Director of Motorist Awareness
Mike & Barri Critzman
Webmaster/ Chapter Photographer
Dean Davis
Educators
Open Position
Contact the District Director
Director of Finance
Randall & Janet Drake
Technical Advisor
Len Ellis
Membership Enhancement
Lyle & Sheri Altes
Director of Rider Education
Susan & George Huttman
Coy Coordinator
Dale & Carleen Garrett
Director Overseas
Dan & Rachel Sanderovich Executive
Assistant Educator
Medic 1st Aid Coordinator
Chris & Lynn Schoenthal
Training Coordinator
Open Position
Contact the District Director
Ride Coordinator
Butch & Marie Schmit
Motor Awareness
Lynn & Cindy Harris
Vendor Coordinator
Dawn Sprague/Ricky Frazier
Couple of the Year
Tom & Dawn Sprague
Web Master/Newsletter Editor
Tom Sprague
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
TX-H Chapter Directors,
Mike Gollahon and Teresa Sullivan
News from Wing Ding
Wing Ding has come and gone. I know this
year's event seemed to be an extension of last
year's event (as they were both in Tennessee) but
it was well worth the trip. I hope you will enjoy
my take on this year's event.
Wing Ding 2020
I heard multiple theories for WHY Wing
Ding has declined in popularity. One was the
date. The others revolved around the location.
Many people felt that the start of school hindered
attendance. I know people felt that Nashville
offered great entertainment opportunities, but
very few riding choices. Well, get ready to drop
those objections in 2020! Next year's event will
be held in Springfield, Missouri during July 4th
weekend. Springfield hosted Wing Ding several
years ago and is eager to host it again. Expect
them to roll out the red carpet. I'm looking at
staying in Branson where the best riding starts.
So, let's start making plans now to attend next
year's event!
The New Staff Position
We have been tasked at naming a new staff
member that I am sure will please many of our
members. The new position is: Skills
Enhancement Activities Coordinator. This
position is a bit different than the old "educator"
position. First of all: NO PAPERWORK! Our
new coordinator will NOT have reports and
paperwork to fill out. His/her job will be to come
up with activities that will help members become
better, safer riders. The idea is to attract
members to safe behaviors. It seems that some
chapters dragged members kicking and
screaming to educational events. I don't think
that was a problem in Chapter H, but it must
have been in other chapters.
Exciting New Product
I promise that I'm not getting a cut for this
part of the article. I did run into one new product
that caught my eye. "Heads Up Braking" is a
light module that mounts to your helmet. The
transmitter mounts in the trunk and may or may
not be hard wired to the motorcycle. The LED
brake lights activate anytime the brakes are
activated and/or anytime the motorcycle
decelerates. An issue that we all deal with is cars
and trucks that don't notice when we slow down.
The accelerometer senses any sudden
deceleration such as engine braking or using an
uphill grade to slow down naturally and warns
following motorists of the change in speed. So, I
bought one. I will be using it on rides, so
hopefully, you will get the chance to see it in
action.
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The Coastal Trip
One emphasis at the Chapter Director
Meeting was to get out and do things. Chapter H
(as usual) is leading the way. Our next big event
is our trip to the coast October 25, 26, and 27. I
hope you are making plans to be there. Book
your lodging as soon as possible. The Bay View
Inn in Lockport is available for $75/night
through www.hotels.com the manager also runs
the Harbor Inn next door and is offering the same
rate. Teresa and I went through
www.vrbo.com to get a house in Aransas Pass
for $99/night. Remember that Rockport, Fulton,
and Aransas Pass are very close together. Even
Port Aransas is close, but you do have to take the
ferry. This trip is open to anyone, member or not,
and would be a great way to attract non-
GWRRA members.
Other Events
Our chapter gathering is September 5th at
6:30 at Aspen Creek Grill. I am looking forward
to seeing everyone there. September 7 is "Iron
Asses for Bad Asses." It starts at Javelina
Harley-Davidson in Boerne. Again, another
opportunity to show off our chapter! They are
welcome in GWRRA (even if their motorcycles
make noise!). You can link to more information
on our chapter web-site calendar.
Ride safe!
TX-H Chapter Directors
Mike Gollahon and Teresa Sullivan
https://wing-ding.org/
GWRRA Anniversaries
Armando Ynostrosa 09-1985
Bruce MacMaster 09-1993
Phyllis Evans 09-1996
Cliff Washington 09-2005
Richard Davis 09-2008
Wendy & Jason Burrow 09-2017
Ryan Camp 09-2018
Tanja, Warren, Felicia Ganues 09-2018
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
Happy Labor Day to all!!!
As we move into the Labor Day weekend, I’m sure
many of you will be out riding and enjoying the
sunshine in other ways. I hope everyone has a great
time and finishes the weekend and gets home safely.
On our most recent Saturday ride, we came upon an
accident that was being cleared on a curve in the
road. We saw a vehicle flipped on its side and a
wrecker in the process of flipping it back over. Not
knowing exactly what happened, it’s hard to
speculate what caused the accident. From what we
saw, it was obvious that the car had hit a guardrail
and been flipped on its side. The only thing that we
could figure that might have caused this was being
blinded by the sun. It was the correct time of day for
the sun to be in the correct position to blind a person
coming into that curve at that time. This was not a
pleasant site to see out on a beautiful morning for a
ride. We weren’t able to tell the extent of any
injuries to the people in the car, but hopefully nothing
life threatening.
There is a story going around on the Internet of a
universal distress signal for motorcycle riders. If you
are in distress, place your helmet on the ground
behind your motorcycle. While this may or may not
be a universal distress signal, this may not be a bad
idea. Most riders are fortunate to have kind people
on the roads with them who will stop (if they can) to
offer assistance to riders that are on the side of the
road. Even if you have pulled over to read a map,
make a phone call or just to give yourself a break,
there are some people who will still stop to offer
assistance. And sometimes, it may even be another
rider.
Something to always keep in mind when riding is that
you are always looking out for yourself. Carry a
phone with you, let people know where you are going
and when you expect to be back. Remember, we’re
not just riders, we’re people too.
Upcoming Calendar Events
Thursday Sep 5th – Chapter Gathering 6:30 pm –
8:30 pm – Aspen Creek Grill
Saturday Sep 7th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Sunday Sep 15th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Saturday Sep 21st – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
Sunday Sep 29th – Breakfast Ride – 8:30 am –
2:30 pm – Pick a place and go.
September Birthdays
Kenneth H 9/11
Robert “Bob” S. 9/19
Thanks for All You Do
Keith Griffin and Paula Milligan
TX-H MEC’s
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed
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Chapter H Membership Enhancement September 2019
Keith Griffin and Paula Milligan [email protected]
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TX-H Upcoming Events
CHAPTER GATHERING: Our next gathering is 5 September, Thursday 6:30 p.m. at
the Aspen Creek Grill on Bandera Road at Hwy 1604. Come out for good food, fun and
sharing our Goldwing experiences. Hope to see you there.
Saturday September 7th KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Saturday September 7th KSU 7 a.m. - Iron Asses for Bad Asses 'Three Sisters Ride Event'
“Green Beret Foundation” Javelina Harley Davidson Registration: 7 – 8:30 AM Ride starts
at 9:00 AM @ 284 Miles with final stop at VFW Post 8541 Celebrate your day’s ride with
door prizes, food, music, and a cash bar!
https://www.greenberetfoundation.org/event/iron-asses-for-bad-asses/2019-09-07/
Sunday September 15th KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Saturday September 21st KSU 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Sunday September 29th KSU 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Ride - pick a place and go 8:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Always check calendar for most updated information:
http://localendar.com/public/Texas_ChapterH
Other Events:
Wednesday September 4th 6 – 10 PM Alamo Cycle Plex “Bike Night Finale”– Ian Gaines
Stunt Show Come joins us for show, DJ, free food and beverages. Let's make this the
best night ever.
Sunday September 15th 12 – 4 PM Alamo Cycle Plex Military Appreciation Ride. Join us
in saluting our military families.
Saturday September 21st Alamo Cycle Plex “Fall Open House”
Tuesday September 10th K2 Bike Night 6:15-8:30 PM Dairy Queen 1202 US HWY 90 W.
Castroville, TX 78009
Alamo Cycle Plex also has lots of other events check there calendar link out:
https://www.alamocycleplex.com/events-san-antonio-tx--xcalendar
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GWRRA UPCOMING RALLIES & EVENTS
September 24-30, 2019 Oklahoma District Rally Lawton, OK
October 5, 2019 T-Fest Harker Heights, TX
October 17-19, 2019 Mississippi District Rally Gulfport, MS
March 26-28, 2020 Come Early March 25th, Leave Late March 29th For Our Special
Guided Tours
Louisiana District Rally Houma, LA
March - April GWRRA 40 to Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
April 02 – 04, 2020 Bluebonnet Rally & Camp Out Lady Bird Johnson Park,
Fredericksburg, TX
April 30 – May 2, 2020 Texas District Rally Y.O. Ranch Kerrville, TX
June 30-July 4, 2020 Wing Ding 42 Springfield, MO
Wingers-N-Waves Website Link WINGERS-N-WAVES
Click Event names: hyperlinks to more information
Always check TX-H website events calendar for any updates or changes
http://localendar.com/public/Texas_ChapterH
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Rally Flyer Link
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
http://www.gwrra-txh.org/ or email: [email protected]
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
http://www.gwrra.org/ (GWRRA Website)
https://membership.gwrra.org/ (GWRRA Membership Page)
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Welcome to GWRRA Texas Chapter H
https://www.alamocycleplex.com/
The Chapter H gathering will be on Thursday September 5, 2019 at the Aspen Creek Grill 11719
Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX at 6:30 P.M. in the meeting room.
https://www.aspencreekgrill.com/sanantonio/