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JANUARY 2014
EDITION
Gold Wing Road Riders
Association
Vancouver, Washington
CHAPTER WA-X
Flights of the Phoenix
CHAPTER DIRECTOR’S CORNER
WHATS IN STORE FOR YOU—FROM CONNIE HUSE
4-BASEBALL HATS $10 EA (1 black, 3 red) 6-PHOENIX MOUSE PADS $2 EA
4-MEN’S TEE SHIRTS, MEDIUM $10 EA 7-SILVER PHOENIX PINS (6 red, 1 clear) $5 EA
1-MEN’S TEE SHIRT, X-LARGE $11 EA 3-PHOENIX PINS (with flames) $5 EA
4-MENS TEE SHIRTS, XX-LARGE $11 EA 2-PHOENIX NECLACES (with flames) $5 EA
2-PHOENIX PATCHES, $10 EA 1- Set of 2, GWRRA COASTERS $5
3- OLD STYLE FRONT VEST PATCHES, $5 EA 2-LADIES TEE SHIRTS, LARGE $10 EA
1-GWRRA VEST EXTENDER, $5
Season's Greetings, all!
I hope Santa was good to you all, this year!
Connie and I want to wish you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season, and a happy-trails-
filled prosperous New Year!
2014 promises to hold some great riding, camaraderie, and some joy filled times with our
friends and families! I'm excited about it, and am looking forward to events with all of
you!
Our next big event, of course, is our Swap Meet January 18th... Are you ready??! Parts
ready to go on the table for sale or trade? Any of your friends thinking about being a ven-
dor?? Time is ticking away!!
I look forward to seeing all of you who can attend at our January Chapter Gathering this
coming Saturday, January 4 th at 8:30am, at Hometown Buffet in Vancouver!
Hope to see you there!
Kelley & Connie Huse
By Bruce and Rose Hibbs, Rider Educators
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER WA-X Page 2 JANUARY 2014
HYPOTHERMIA
The other day we were out running some errands, and I noticed several bike riders out taking advantage of
the clear and dry weather. You know, that day when the temperature was in the 20’s.
Riding in temperatures that are in the mid 30’s at 35 MPH, the wind chill factor is 4 degrees. Temperatures
in the 20’s at 35 MPH the wind chill factor is -20 degrees.
Sitting in my warm vehicle watching the riders go down the street I was wondering if they would recognize
the symptoms of Hypothermia, you know when the body core drops below 95 degrees.
Most riding gear and electric conveniences such as gloves and jackets provide protection against the cold as
we cruise down the road, but regardless of what equipment we have we are all still susceptible to Hypother-
mia. The biggest danger is not knowing or being aware. Hypothermia can be a silent, creeping in killer.
Knowing the symptoms of Hypothermia is helpful, but recognizing them in yourself can be difficult. The
most common ones are shivering, tiredness/exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, slurred speech and
memory loss… huh? What where those again… Joking aside, Hypothermia is a VERY serious condition
and can be life threatening especially when riding a motorcycle.
If you notice ANY of these symptoms take the person/yourself into a warm shelter so you/they can warm up
and rest. Warm beverages can help. No Alcohol. If the symptoms are severe and aren’t alleviated medical
attention may be needed.
Stay Warm Be Safe Have Fun
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER WA-X JANUARY 2014 Page 3
FROM LISA PEARSON, YOUR CHAPTER EVENT COORDINATOR
Things are progressing nicely with the upcoming swap meet BUT Chapter “X” is still in need of more vendors. To date, no GWRRA member has signed up as a vendor or for
a parts table. YOUR RESPONSE IS NEEDED!
This is the letter I am sending to all of our swap meet vendors this year. Please feel free to pass on this information to any possible vendors you contact. However, please call me when you talk to a possible vendor so I can follow up with them. Please con-
tact me at [email protected] or [email protected].
I have included a Registration form on page 4 of this Newsletter.
Dear vendors,
Only three weeks left until the 4th annual motorcycle Swap Meet event on January 18th 2014. We only have a couple spaces left. Please let me know if you are interest-ed in reserving a spot. We look forward to having you at our event. In this year’s ven-dor line-up we have: an espresso/specialty coffee wagon, chocolates, honey, Scentsy
candles, Loves Leathers and many more vendors.
I have attached a flyer and registration form for your convenience. Our annual swap
meet is being held at:
Armed Forces Reserve Center, 15005 NE 65th ST., Vancouver, WA 98682( corner of 4th Plain and Ward RD )
We will be supporting the Vancouver VA Hospital again this year by collecting many
needed items. Any help you can give us is greatly appreciated.
There is more information on our web page or you can e-mail me. I would be happy to
answer any questions you have.
Thank you,
Lisa Pearson
GWRRA Chapter X-WA Event Coordinator
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER WA-X JANUARY 2014 Page 4
VENDOR REGISTRATION 2014 SWAP MEET
ORGANIZATION/BUSINESS:_________________________________________
NAME:_____________________________________________________________
E-MAIL:____________________________________________________________
PHONE:____________________________________________________________
WARES SELLING:____________________________________________________
$30 for each space ( after Dec. 15th 2013 ) = _____________
Need a table? (One table per space please ) YES____ NO ___
Bringing your own table? YES____ NO _____
Need access to power? ( no charge ) YES______ NO ______
Please bring an extension cord to access the power outlets.
SWAP MEET WILL BE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th from 8am 4pm
VENDOR SET UP WILL BE from 6PM–8-PM on FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH AT
Armed Forces Reserve Center, 15005 NE 65TH ST., Vancouver, WA
98682 ( corner of 4th Plain and Ward RD )
PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO:
CHAPTER X
PO BOX 766
RIDGEFIELD, WA. 98642
Please e-mail me if you have any questions:
THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD by PETE GOETZ
JANUARY 2014 Page 5 GOLDWING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER WA-X
Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone had a Great Christmas and best wishes to you for a Happy New
Year.
Looking forward to the new year, we have an opportunity to recruit new riders
and their families into GWRRA and Chapter X. We can do this by always carry-
ing an application on our bike, and starting up conversations with other motorcy-
clists. Remember, a stranger is just someone you haven't introduced yourself to.
At the next monthly gathering I will have applications and pamphlets that you can
put on your bike for those occasions when you meet other motorcyclists.
Remember to check out Michael & Vickie Miller's ride schedule. They have
planned some great rides for us. Be sure to invite other riders on these rides. It's a
great introduction to our organization.
Ride safe and I'll be seeing you " thru the windshield."
Pete Goetz
Chap. “X” ACD & MEO
”Accidents hurt – safety doesn’t.”
TO YOU FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from a motorcycle when he spotted a world-famous
heart surgeon in his shop. The heart surgeon was waiting for the service manager to come take
a look at his bike. The mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc, can I ask you a ques-
tion”?
The famous surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on a motorcycle.
The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this en-
gine. I also can open it up, take valves out, fix’em, put in new parts and when I finish this bike
will work just like a new one. So how come I get a pittance and you get the really big money,
when you and I are doing the same work?”
The surgeon paused, smiled and leaned over, whispering to the mechanic….”Try doing it with
the engine running!”
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I am a believer in looking at things from someone else’s perspective. It will usually turn out to
be a learning (and humbling) experience.
As the New Year begins, I am looking forward to putting together future newsletters. I also look
forward to learning some new things about bike riding, meeting some new members and get-
ting together with old friends in Chapter “X”. I am especially looking forward to some warmer
weather to ride the roads that will take us to new places.
During the next few months of cold weather, bike rides are going to be limited. But that doesn’t
mean members can’t get together, enjoy some memories and plan for the upcoming rides. In
fact, the year will start out by planning and putting on the swap meet on January 18. Vanora
and Dee have graciously reserved their club house for a member appreciation get together on
January 11 hosted by our leaders, Kelley and Connie.
Sending along best wishes for the New Year and looking forward to receiving your input and
articles to make this Newsletter even better.
Lynda Goetz
Chapter WA-X
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER WA-X January 2014 Page 6
Chapter Week Day Time City Contact Phone
WA-A 4th Saturday 8:00 AM Seattle Mike & Pen Briese (253)535-4271
WA-B 1st Saturday 8:00 AM Bremerton Jim & Patty Swart (360) 698-3527
WA-D 2nd Sunday 8:30 AM Aberdeen Kerry & Greg Bash (360) 249-4640
WA-E 3rd Saturday 8:00 AM Bellevue Bill & Caryl Estes (425) 821-7441
WA-H 2nd Tuesday 6:00 PM Lynden Gilbert & Victoria Gunderson [email protected]
WA-I 3rd Sunday 8:00 AM Olympia Ray Abitz (360) 790-2832
WA-L 2nd Saturday 9:00 AM Kennewick Lloyd Finley (509) 783-9789
WA-M 1st Saturday 9:00 AM Yakima Sherre & Arlie Holden
WA-N 3rd Sunday 8:00 AM Spokane Steve & Dawna Kienzle (509) 464-1396
WA-O 4th Saturday 8:00 AM Port Orchard John & Myrna Scrivner (360) 275-8606
WA-P 3rd Saturday 1:00 PM Longview Chuck & Reggie Porter (360) 636-0519
WA-Q 1st Wednesday 6:00 PM Puyallup Barry Darling (253-535-4069
WA-R 1st Saturday 9:00 AM Walla Walla Jim Young (509) 337-6562
WA-V 1st Thursday 6:00 PM Auburn Joe & Patti Diambri (253)630-8463
WA-X 1st Saturday 8:00 AM Vancouver Kelley & Connie Huse (360)624-4296
WA-Y 2nd Friday 6:30 PM Enumclaw Roy & Pearl McKenzie (253-862-0220
WA-Z 2nd Saturday 12:00 PM Centralia Jesse & Eva Valentine (360) 888-0546
WASHINGTON DISTRICT CHAPTER’S GATHERING INFORMATION January 2014 Page 7
CHAPTER X’S STAFF AT A GLANCE
CHAPTER DIRECTORS, KELLEY & CONNIE HUSE 360-624-4296 [email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS, PETE & LYNDA GOETZ 360-225-3482 [email protected]
CHAPTER TREASURER, DARREN HEMPEL 360-904-9481 [email protected]
CHAPTER STORE, CONNIE HUSE 360-624-4297 [email protected]
DOOR PRIZES, DARREN & KATHY HEMPEL 360-904-9481 [email protected]
50/50 TICKETS, DEBBIE & STEVE PATTISON 360-225-9553 [email protected]
RIDE COORDINATORS, MICHAEL & VICKIE MILLER 360-666-2569 [email protected]
RIDER EDUCATION, BRUCE HIBBS 360-571-5732 [email protected]
EVENT COORDINATOR, LISA PEARSON 360-907-6030 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR, LYNDA GOETZ 360-225-3482 [email protected]
MEMBER ENHANCEMENT OFFICERS, PETE & LYNDA GOETZ 360-225-3482 [email protected]
CHAPTER WEBMASTER, LARRY HIBBS 360-576-1027 [email protected]
CHAPTER X GATHERING : 1st SATURDAY EVERY MONTH 8:00 AM @ HOMETOWN BUFFET IN VANCOUVER