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CHAPTER AR-C
NEWSLETTER
August 2017
VOLUME 5 ISSUE 8 REGION H
CHAPTER “C” TEAM
CHAPTER DIRECTORS Tim & Bonnie Nagy ASST CHAPTER DIRECTORS T B D
MEC COORDINATOR Pam Saulters CHAPTER COUPLE of the YEAR Tim & Bonnie Nagy TREASURER Ron Abbott
CHAPTER EDUCATOR Greg Reinhardt MOTORIST AWARENESS Greg Reinhardt COORDINATOR
CHAPTER WEBMASTER Greg Reinhardt NEWSLETTER EDITOR Greg Reinhardt RIDE CO-ORDINATOR Tim Nagy CHAPTER of the YEAR Vicki Austin COORDINATOR SUNSHINE PERSON Pam Saulters SCRAPBOOKING Ron Abbott COORDINATOR PHOTOGRAPHER Tim Nagy - Lead
AUGUST’S GOINGS ON
Aug 8th 6:30 pm: Dinner Ride with Chapter K ( Flying Fish – Little Rock )
Aug 10th 7 pm: Chapter C Dinner Ride ( East End Café -- Hensley )
Aug 17th Dan Fornero’s Birthday
Aug 18th Vera Westmoreland’s Birthday
Aug 19th Larry Fulbright’s Birthday
Aug 21st Emily Goodman’s Birthday
Aug 23rd Gaynell Brant’s Birthday
Nick & Judy Kaleta’s Anniversary
Chuck & June Leftwich’s Anniversary
Aug 26th 8 am: Chapter C Monthly Meeting ( Emily’s Diner, 3286 South 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023 )
( Eat @ 8 am / Meeting @ 9 am )
10 am: Chapter C Ride to Chapter K ( Benton, AR -- KSU after meeting ) ( Eat @ 3 pm / Meeting @ 4 pm )
Aug 29th – 30th Wing Ding 39 (Grapevine, TX)
SEPTEMBER’S GOINGS ON
Sep 1st – 2nd Wing Ding 38 (Billings, MT)
Sep 1st Jane Swaggert’s Birthday
Sep 4th Jim & Bonita Goodman’s Anniversary
Sep 4th Labor Day
Sep 6th Ken Free’s Birthday Ron Abbott’s Birthday
Sep 12th 6:30 pm: Dinner Ride with Chapter K ( T B D )
Sep 14th 7 pm: Chapter C Dinner Ride ( T B D )
Sep 15th Rocky Watson’s Birthday
Sep 15th National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sep 22nd Autumn Equinox
Sep 23rd 8 am: Chapter C Monthly Meeting ( Emily’s Diner, 3286 South 2nd Street, Cabot, AR 72023 )
( Eat @ 8 am / Meeting @ 9 am )
10 am: Chapter C Ride to Chapter K ( Benton, AR -- KSU after meeting ) ( Eat @ 3 pm / Meeting @ 4 pm )
Sep 28th – 30th OK District Rally (Muskogee, OK)
AR DISTRICT & REGION H EVENTS
MARCH
11th St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Little Rock, AR)
30th - 31st LA District Rally (Lafayette, LA)
31st 40 to Phoenix Stop (Conway, AR)
APRIL
1st LA District Rally (Lafayette, LA)
27th - 29th Region H Rally (Marshall, TX)
MAY
18th – 20th TX District Rally (Witchita Falls, TX)
JUNE
23rd - 24th KS District Rally (Hutchinson, KS)
JULY
14th - 15th AR District Rally (Eureka Springs, AR)
AUGUST
29th - 31st Wing Ding 39 (Grapevine, TX)
SEPTEMBER
1st – 2nd Wing Ding 39 (Grapevine, TX)
28th - 30th OK District Rally (Muskogee, OK)
“GARAGE” SALE
Black 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
69,500 miles
$5,700 Contact: Jay Stapleton at (501) 412-4217 for more info and pictures
Motorcycle Luggage Trailer
$500 Contact: Jay Stapleton at (501) 412-4217 for more info and pictures
Silver 2008 Honda Silver Wing
6,500 miles
$5,000 obo Contact: Pat Dumas at (501) 246-6828 for more info and pictures
Chapter “Chatter”
Tim & Bonnie Nagy Chapter C Directors
Coming Soon . . .
Ride Safe and Ride Often Tim & Bonnie Nagy
RECENT RIDES
AR District Rally in
Eureka Springs, AR
TWO-WHEEL TOPICS
&
3-WHEEL THOUGHTS
Greg Reinhardt Chapter C Educator
10 Ways To Keep Cool In Hot Weather On A Motorcycle For when you don’t want to feel the burn
Summer is most certainly upon us in the northern hemisphere. That means lounging at the beach,
sunburns, and beautiful long days to enjoy rides on your motorcycle. Summer means different things
depending on your geographic location, from triple-digit scorchers to high humidity levels that have you
sweating before you even strap on a helmet.
Riders try various methods to coping with hot weather. Some people will always wear leather, some
choosing mesh and textile in the hotter months, and others no gear at all, the latter being a really bad
idea. There are plenty of ways for riders to keep cool during the summer that will help you stay in top
condition and keep you comfortable and focused on riding. Let’s take a look at some of the ways to
keep you cool as a cucumber during your summer rides.
1. Mesh Gear
I suffered through many years of wearing leather in Illinois’ hot and humid summers before realizing
how much more comfortable a good textile mesh jacket could be. Textile mesh motorcycle gear is one
way to keep you on your bike in the summer months while maintaining a level of protection. Mesh
jackets and pants are a great way to give you airflow while bouncing around town on those hot, humid
summer days. Nearly every major motorcycle gear manufacturer produces some sort of summer
offering, so there are no shortage of options.
2. Cooling Products
Cooling vests and other cooling accessories to be worn under ventilated jackets will help keep you
comfortable in extreme temperatures. Most of these products work by soaking the garment in water,
letting it absorb as much as possible, giving it a quick wringing out, and then donning and wearing
under your ventilated outer gear.
3. Technical Base Layers
Base layers are designed to keep you comfortable and dry. Many manufacturers make different base
layers for different scenarios. We have seen moisture-wicking base layers produced by everyone from
Nike and Adidas to Alpinestars and Dainese. With modern technology and research in textiles, we are
now seeing base layers that can create a cooling effect as they evaporate moisture from your body,
keeping you not just dry but also cool.
4. Wet Yourself
There is, of course, the old-fashioned way of staying cool. Motorcyclists and hikers have been doing it
since the dawn of time, or nearly that long. Simply dousing yourself and/or gear in water and hitting the
road. The idea works the same as our more technologically advanced options previously mentioned.
While it won’t last as long before you dry and start warming back up, pending on your specific situation,
it is an option anyone can use at little to no cost.
5. Hydration Packs
Hydration is essential to survival when riding in hot climates. Whether you are out on the trail or simply
cutting through the desert on asphalt, it is imperative to stay hydrated, which will keep your brain from
shrinking and causing poor decisions to be made. Hydration backpacks are a great way to keep yourself
hydrated while on the bike. Not a fan of wearing a backpack? Some tank bags offer a pocket for your
hydration system.
6. Light-Colored Gear
Light-colored gear can save you a few degrees versus darker colors. White leather and white textile
can be hard to keep clean, but it can be worth the hassle to stay a bit cooler in extreme conditions.
7. Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex is an amazing invention and used in all sorts of applications across many industries. I know
what you’re thinking: Isn’t that just waterproof, and won’t I be hot? The short answer is no. Gore-Tex is
designed to keep you comfortable in all climates. While Gore-Tex is a waterproof breathable
membrane, it will also keep you from losing too much moisture in extreme conditions. Having too much
air flow in extreme conditions may feel nice in the short term but can dehydrate you faster.
8. Cover Up!
Staying fully covered may sound counter-intuitive when dealing with scorching temperatures, but it will
keep your precious skin from getting broiled and can help keep you from losing too much moisture as
sweat evaporates. Both can make for an uncomfortable or life-threatening experience. Remember to
apply sunscreen to any areas you can’t maintain coverage.
9. Take Breaks
Taking a break can be just as important as anything else on this list. Professional athletes know that
recovery is just as important as practice when it comes to performing their best. It is no different when
it comes to riding. Taking a rest to give your body a break and time to take in some water and food can
be essential. Find some shade and hydrate; your body will thank you.
10. Full-Face Helmets
A light-colored well-ventilated full-face helmet can provide some of the same benefits previously
mentioned, such as keeping dehydrating air off of your face. It will also provide shade for your noggin,
and a light-colored lid will suck in a bit less light and heat than a dark one. It and a tinted windscreen will
also keep bugs and UV rays off of your face. Most importantly, it will provide protection for your brain
in a fall.
District “Dirt”
Richard & Vicki Austin District Directors
Hello! Vicki and I hope everybody is doing well.
Well, we had a great time at the Arkansas District Rally. We had 130 People
registered. We had 21 vendors which included 4 outdoor vendors. We had Noland Pin
striping, Iron Horse Lighting, Hartland Honda, Horizon Trikes, and AJ Detail. The venue
for the rally was at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. It was a great place and if
you need to have an event please contact Randy Wolfnburger. I would like to thank
Randy and his staff for all of their help. We could not have had a great rally without them.
We would like to say congratulations to Chapter D for being the Chapter of the
Year. They worked hard to keep the paperwork that is necessary to get this award.
Vicki and I would like to say a special thanks to the district team, Bill Shryock,
Buster Carter, Rick and Becky Farmer, Johnny and Mildred Glasscock. Without their
help this would not have been possible. Becky went above and beyond to get all of the
registration packets and money put together. Thanks!
Vicki and I and the rest of the team decided to give Bill Shryock an award for all of
the time and effort for being the district webmaster for the last ten years. Thanks Bill.
We had a great light parade. We had a police escort that led us through the
downtown of Eureka Springs and back to the hotel. There was 31 bikes that went in the
parade. We put on quite a show!!! The theme dress for the rally was the Roaring
Twenty’s. There was quite a show of Gangsters and Flappers.
The door prizes were auctioned off. When you got your registration pack there was
$1000 dollars included. Every time you participated at the games or the vendors you
received $20 more dollars. When it came time for the auction you could bid on what you
wanted. There was a Tupperware bowl that went for $7100 dollars!!!. So of you missed
the Rally please plan on attending next year.
There is some changes coming to GWRRA. Vicki and I had a conference call with
Anita Alkire, the President of GWRRA on Tuesday night. The region team will
dissolve on January 1st 2018. That means that there will no longer be a Region
Rally or other events. The Districts will report to the National Team direct. The district
team will be the District Director, District Treasurer, District Ride Educator and District
Trainer. Under the District Ride educator there will be a District Ride Coordinator. Vicki
and I are planning to attend each chapter and try to explain as much as we know right
now. As things change we will try get the word out.
Ride Often and Ride Safe Richard & Vicki Austin
Education “Extras”
Arrel E. Carter III (Buster) District Educator
Greetings, I hope this finds everyone doing well and staying cool. The heat is
rough….A number of you have been asking if we are having any type of Rider Education
events as there are a number of GWRRA members that need classes for their Levels
Program. The answer is yes. I am trying to work out the First Aid part.
We will have ARC and TRC courses on Saturday Aug 5th and Sunday Aug 6th at
the MSF facility in Little Rock. Lloyd has scheduled the weekend for GWRRA members.
We will have room for 8 bikes in each class. We are looking at Trikes on the range in the
morning while the ARC takes Medic First Aid, then in the afternoon we will rotate where
the ARC is on the Range and TRC is taking First Aid.
With the influx of members transitioning to Trike I anticipate the TRC will fill up first.
That said, it is first come, first served. I cannot stress enough that you sign up early.
Please do not sign a bunch of people up thinking they will want the course. There are a
lot of riders needing these courses. Please send me an email and I will add riders to the
list.
If your Co-Rider does not want to ride on the course they need to take the Co-
Rider Certification class in order to maintain their levels. I will be prepared to give the
Co-Rider class during the MSF Training as well. Please confirm they WILL be able to
attend.
The prices are based on full classes. It will be hotter than blue blazes. The costs
will be $50.00 for the Rider course and $25.00 for the Medic First Aid. I will need to know
which day and class you are wanting to take. Once the class is filled it is filled so sign up
early and commit to that day and time. I look forward to seeing you there.
Ride Smart, Ride Safe, Ride Protected Arrel E. Carter III (Buster)
Directors Corner
Jim & Reba Berry Region H Directors
Hello Region H,
First, congrats to Sarah and Bill Watts and their KS District Team for a job well
done at their rally. Lots of fun!
Wing Ding 39 is less than 2 months away. As the host Region, we have the great
responsibility and challenge to make sure all our guests have a GREAT TIME IN
GRAPEVINE! After all, we are the ‘H”ospitality Region. You can help by going online to
our region website at www.gwrra-h.org, and clicking on the link to the Pre-registration
form signup. We need a bunch of volunteers. This will absolutely be a great experience.
We will be stationed on Level 1 of the Convention Center which is also the location of
the vendors. We will have plenty of seating in air conditioned comfort. We will, in effect,
be the greeters to all our family and friends as they arrive.
Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday will be very busy days. There could
be as many as 1500 members come through to pick up their packets on Tuesday as
they will need their armband to get into the food tent at the welcome party in downtown
Grapevine that evening. Then after the opening ceremony on Wednesday, we can also
expect a large volume of registration activity. Please sign up to help today.
If you haven’t already registered, we encourage you to do so. This is the “Granddaddy”
of Wing Dings. The 40th anniversary edition.
Have you seen the spotlight section in the latest Wing World? This venue looks
absolutely gorgeous and accommodating. It is possibly the best Wing Ding facility I have
seen. Yes, it is expensive, but it will be quite a memorable event. Remember, it doesn’t
cost much more to go “First Class.”
We can’t wait to see you there!
Jim & Reba
“By the Book”
Jack Wagner Deputy Director -- Region H Trainer
“By the Book” articles are intended to help familiarize GWRRA Volunteer Leaders and Members with the policies, procedures, and information contained in the GWRRA Officer’s Handbook (OHB). A copy of the Officer’s Handbook can be found at the following Internet website: www.gwrra.org/oconnect/officerhandbook.html Please feel free to reprint these articles in Region, District, or Chapter newsletters.
THE IDEALS OF GWRRA
The most important ingredient for a successful Association is the Member. Where do we find
them and how do we make these people interested enough to want to become one of us? Before
anyone can be successful in “selling” GWRRA, they must first sit for a moment and determine the
reason they joined. Each of us had our own reasons – it may have been the emphasis on keeping each
other safe when riding, the 'G-rated' family atmosphere of our events or that we know the best places
for food and desserts. In most cases the motorcycles brought us together and its the relationships and
ideals of GWRRA that keep us together. Let's take a closer look at these ideals:
PROMOTE SAFETY - This will help us continue to enjoy our hobby. We can also enjoy the fact
that we are doing something to protect others by teaching them safe riding practices. We are
saving lives!
PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP - Among ALL of the motorcycling public. What better way to enjoy our
way of life than to make friends and share with them?
PROMOTE THE POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE RIDER - We must always keep
“our best foot forward”.
PROMOTE FUN - This is the glue that holds it all together!
PROVIDE A MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE - GWRRA will provide a money-back guarantee to
any Member that is of the opinion the Association has failed to live up to their expectations.
It really does boil down to Friends for fun, safety and knowledge, and we back that up with a
money back guarantee!
The More You Know, the Better It Gets Jack Wagner