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Chapter IN-O

Chapter Director

Mike Schreiner

(270) 577-3458

[email protected]

Assistant Chapter Directors

Ed and Betty Schreiner

(270) 860-5600

[email protected]

Rider Education

Vernon Hunt

(812) 454-5763

[email protected]

Treasurers

Don & Janie Abernathy

(812) 963-3949

[email protected]

Web Master

Dan Roberts

(270) 748-0301

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor

Cathy Roberts

(270) 748-1168

[email protected]

Couple of the Year

Scott & Lynn Garrand

(812) 550-5404

[email protected]

Historian

Ginny Edwards

(812) 217-0119

[email protected]

Membership Enhancement

Jim & Wendy Bengert

(812) 479-9569

[email protected]

GWRRA CHAPTER IN-O August 2016

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Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:

Archie & Clyde’s

8309 Bell Oaks Drive

Newburgh, IN 47630

We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!

The Golden Eagle Gazette

Chapter Director


Mike Schreiner

Chapter Director

WOW! This has to be the wettest summer on record! If I didn’t know any better, I would believe I was in South Florida. I hope you all have escaped water damage from all of the flash flooding in the area. It sure has put a damper on riding our bikes! I hope it stops soon, and I hope it will cool off a little.

I would like to start off by welcoming our new members Barry and Chris Hampton. Barry and Chris are Regional Directors of the Christian Motorcycle Association. They ride a Goldwing and attended many of our gatherings during the year. We are so happy they decided to join our group. I hope to see them on our chapter rides so I can get to know them better.

I was sorry that the Lemond’s Dinner Ride was cancelled a few weeks ago. Even though we did not ride, I want to thank Bob and Mary Hoagland for their efforts in planning that event. I hope we get to reschedule before the end of the riding season.

In July we also had an Observation Ride put together by Charles and Kathy Friedman. We had 8 bikes and 3 cars show up. Charles and Kathy lead us on many remote and scenic roads. Each co-rider had questions to fill out during the ride. The ride ended at Dairy Queen where our answers were reviewed. Lynn Hunt and Ginny Edwards had the most correct answers, and they were awarded a $5 gift card to DQ.

This event was a great success! Thanks to Charles and Kathy for their efforts in creating a fun afternoon. I’m sure we will do this again next year.

Coming up on the 20th of August is the Southwest & Southeast Indiana Gathering at the West Boggs Park Campground in Loogootee, IN. Each couple is asked to bring 2 cans of beef stew and a side dish. One can will be put in a large kettle, and one will be given to the local shelter. Camping is available from 19-21 Aug. If you have any questions please call me. More info is available in the newsletters.

At the July Gathering we welcomed Scott and Christina Whitfield back into our Goldwing Family! We have missed you, and we are so glad to see you. It was nice to see Henry Bruggerman and Tom and Patty Broder again in July. I hope to see you all in August so you can join our family as well. We also had visitors from Chapter Z in Bloomington. District Educators, Chuck and Chris Jacobs, and Assistant District Director Pat McKee were in attendance to pass along some information and present rider education patches.

Chapter Director


I am so happy to see our Chapter growing and having fun spending time together.

We are all becoming great friends. Many of these friendships will last a lifetime. I appreciate all the work and participation from the members. Thanks to all of you who give so much time and effort making this Chapter function as well as making it fun to be a part of. Please continue to use your imagination to keep things fresh and interesting. I encourage all members to get involved and present new ideas for rides and events.

Our next gathering is on August 14. I hope to see you all there!

Michael Schreiner


Jim &Wendy Bengert

Hi Folks,

Oh me, Oh my, the temperature is so High!.........I knew a guy who drove a 440 to keep cool! Four windows at 40 miles an hour!..........It has been so hot, the devil asked for AC!

I hope you don't want me to keep this up. So get out there and ride!

Rider Educator


Vernon Hunt

To All Members and Members to be,

It’s hot, hot, and hot. I am just saying this has been an unusual year for the weather and

what it has provided for us to ride in. It has been feast or famine and very unpredictable. You

can check the weather forecast and check the radar and the Farmers Almanac, but let us face

the facts that Mother Nature rules and is very unpredictable.

Everyone reacts to weather differently and this creates issues for everyone that rides a

two or three wheel steed such as the ones that we ride. Being prepared for these rides that

we participate in being a short ride. On a vacation excursion with a group be prepared for the

changes. It is always a plus for everyone involved. Here are a few things to think about before

heading out on that ride you are about to enjoy.

First make sure to check your dependable steed out to give you that piece of mind. Next,

make sure you have told someone of your plans to be gone for a while, even if it is for a day.

Always take extra medication for those unforeseen events that might hamper you from

getting home when you are expecting to. Take extra clothing as the altitude you are in will

change from warm to cold as you go up in those mountainous regions traveled by many. Do

not forget to have a medical card or information filled out in a letter form or a flash drive and

let several people know where to find it in case of a medical emergency. Phone numbers and

the Gold Book are more thing to keep with you as we travel the roads on those two and three

wheel steeds that we enjoy so much. Last but not least, make sure your driver’s license, vehi-

cle license, and your vehicle insurance are up to date.

All the things I mentioned above are just a few things that will make the trips we venture

on that more enjoyable as we travel the roads that we enjoy so much. Until next month, ride

and enjoy the roads to your heart’s content. Don’t forget to take pictures.

Ride Safe so we can meet again,

Vernon Hunt (Chapter O Rider Educator)


Gathering Happenings

Pledge of Allegiance.

Guests Scott & Christiania Whitfield, Chuck & Chris Jacobs, and Pat McKee.

Henry Bruggerman and Tom & Patty Broder attended their second gathering.

Berry and Chris Hampton received their Chapter O pin. Welcome.

Berry Hampton invited all Chapter O members to attend the Christian Motorcycle Association Word Warriors gatherings. They meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at Stoll’s Country Inn. Eat at 8a.m. and meet at 9a.m.

IN District Educators Chuck and Chris Jacobs awarded Mike & Rose Schreiner their Master Tour Rider Patches.

In District Educations Chuck & Chris Jacobs honored Dennis & Debbie Juncker for maintaining their Master Tour Rider level.

Vern incognito stressed the importance of always preparing for what might happen. This includes not returning from a ride when anticipated.

Dennis Juncker passed out Road Captain Course certificates that were suited for framing.

There was a great conversation on the article in the Wing World regarding braking.

Golden Eagle Award went to Lynn Hunt.

Candy Jar winner was Wendy.

Richard still has the chicken hat due to not attending the gathering.

110% award went to Dennis for discussing how NOT to brake while pulling a trailer.

GWRRA ANNIVERSARY

Scott & Lynn Garrand members since 2012

Jerry & Connie Nord members since 2010

David & Pat Noble members since 1984


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3Dennis &

Debbie

Juncker’s

Anniversary

4 5 Willie and

Beverly

Wilson’s

Anniversary

6

7 8 9 10 Paul

Davis’

Birthday

11 12 13 Glen

McFadden’s

Birthday

14 15 Dennis

Juncker’s

Birthday

16 17 David

Hunt’s

Birthday

Jim & Wendy

Bengert’s

Anniversary

18 Don

Abernathy’s

Birthday

19 Cathy

Roberts’

Birthday

20

21 22 23 24 Connie

Nord’s

Birthday

Don & Janie

Abernathy’s

Anniversary

25 26 27

28 29 30 31

August 2016


Chapter IN-O Events 2016

August 2016

1. 14th-Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering

2. 20th-Southwest/Southeast IN Gathering

September 2016

1. 1st-4th 2016 Wing Ding in Billings, MT


3. 19th-24th Maggie Valley Week

October 201


November 2016


December 2016

1. 3rd– Chapter O Christmas Party

2. 11th— Chapter IN-O Monthly Gathering

January 2017


February 2017


March 2017


April 2017


May 2017


June 2017


July 2017


August 2017



Ride Schedule 2016

Date Meet Leave Time Destination City Miles

Aug 3rd Evansville 6p.m. Sandy’s Pizza Fort Branch, IN 23

Aug 6th Henderson 4p.m. Country Cup-

board

Madisonville, KY 41

Aug 7th Henderson 9a.m. Catfish Kitchen

Restaurant

Benton, KY 89

Aug 13th Evansville 2p.m. Chapter IL-O

Gathering

O’Fallon, IL 158

Aug 14th Evansville 12p.m. Card Ride/

Chapter O

Indiana ???

Aug 17th Evansville 6p.m. Yesterdaze Boonville, IN 18

Aug 20th Evansville 10a.m. The Dock Leavenworth, IN 78

Aug 21st Henderson 9a.m. Patti’s Grand Rivers, KY 89

Aug 27th Evansville 5p.m. Taylor’s II Oakland City, IN 28

Aug 28th Evansville 10a.m. The Overlook Leavenworth, IN 76

Aug 31st Evansville 6p.m. El Charro Café Evansville, IN 9

September 1-4 Wing Ding Billings, MT 1440

Rides that meet in Evansville will meet at the Thorntons on Morgan and Burkhart

Rides that meet in Henderson will meet at the Thorntons at 2855 US High 41 North, just down from Audubon

Park


Master Tour Riders Betty Schreiner

NEW Chapter O Members Diane

District Educators Chuck and Chris Jacobs present Mike

and Rose Schreiner their Master Tour Rider Patches at the

July Gathering.

Berry and Chris Hampton received their Chapter O pins at

the July Gathering. Welcome.

District Recognition Diane Angermeier

District Educator Chuck and Chris Jacobs honored

Dennis and Debbie Juncker at the July Gathering for

maintaining their Master Tour Rider requirements and

all they have done in the name of riders education.


Humming Birds Found in Kentucky

They are quite common summer visitors, usually arriving mid-April, although some come as early as late March. Mating and nesting usually occurs in June. They normally return to their wintering grounds in Mexico and Central America by late July. Some of them migrate south later, but usually they are all gone by the end of September. Migrating males are the first to arrive and the first to depart. The females and the young usually follow about two weeks later.

1. There are more than 325 hummingbird species in the world. Only eight species regularly breed in the United States.

2. A hummingbird’s brilliant throat color is not caused by feather pigmentation, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of

the feathers. Light level, moisture, angle of viewing, and other factors all influence just how bright and colorful the throat may appear.

3. Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to scoot sideways while they are perched. These birds have

evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more efficient flying. They will use their feet for scratching, however!.

Male Female

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds,

Rufous Hummingbirds,

These hummingbirds are usually found in gardens and at feeders. These birds are fearless, and are known for chasing away other hummingbirds and even larger birds, or rodents away from their favorite nectar feeders and flowers.

Male Female

Male Female

Black-chinned Hummingbirds

The male has a black, shimmering throat with a

purple edge and pale feathers below that create a

collar. However, unless the light is just right, the

head looks all black. His back is green and there are

some green feathers covering the chest.

The female is pale (sometimes with a slightly speck-

led throat) and her back is green.

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/rubythroatedhummingbirds.html

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/rufoushummingbirds.html

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/blackchinnedhummingbirds.html


Humming Bird Fun Facts

Black-chinned Hummingbirds

The male has a black, shimmering throat with a

purple edge and pale feathers below that create a

collar. However, unless the light is just right, the

head looks all black. His back is green and there are

some green feathers covering the chest.

The female is pale (sometimes with a slightly speck-

led throat) and her back is green.

4. Hummingbirds have 1,000-1,500 feathers, the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world. Not only do they not need as many feathers because of their tiny size, but fewer feathers also keeps them more lightweight for easier flight.

5. The average ruby throated hummingbird weighs 3 grams. In comparison, a nickel weighs 4.5 grams. It would take more than 150 ruby-throated hummingbirds to weigh one pound.

6. From 25-30 percent of a hummingbird’s weight is in its pectoral muscles. These are the broad chest muscles principally re-sponsible for flight.

7. A hummingbird’s maximum forward flight speed is 30 miles per hour. These birds can reach up to 60 miles per hour in a dive.

8. Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs of all birds. They measure less than 1/2 inch long but may represent as much as 10 percent of the mother’s weight at the time the eggs are laid. A hummingbird egg is smaller than a jelly bean!

9. A hummingbird must consume approximately 1/2 of its weight in sugar daily, and the average hummingbird feeds 5-8 times per hour. In addition to nectar, these birds also eat many small insects and spiders, and may also sip tree sap or juice from broken fruits.

10. A hummingbird’s wings beat between 50 and 200 flaps per second depending on the direction of flight and air conditions.

11. An average hummingbird’s heart rate is more than 1,200 beats per minute.

12. At rest, a hummingbird takes an average of 250 breaths per minute. Their breathing pace will increase when they are in flight.

13. Depending on the species, habitat conditions, predators and other factors, including threats to hummingbirds, the average lifespan of a wild hummingbird is 3-12 years.

14. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell but have very keen eyesight.

15. Hummingbirds do not suck nectar through their long bills, they lick it with fringed, forked tongues. Capillary action along the fringe of their tongue helps draw nectar up into their throats so they can swallow.

16. A hummingbird can lick 10-15 times per second while feeding.

17. Hummingbirds digest natural sucrose in 20 minutes with 97 percent efficiency for converting the sugar into energy.

18. Despite their small size, hummingbirds are one of the most aggressive bird species. They will regularly attack jays, crows, and hawks that infringe on their territory, and backyard birders often have one dominant hummingbird that guards all the feeders, chasing intruders away.

19. Hummingbirds are native species of the New World and are not found outside of the Western Hemisphere except in a few zoos or aviaries.

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/blackchinnedhummingbirds.html


Rides in July Kathy Friedman & Paul Davis

The Patio Steakhouse in Cannelton, Indiana greeted

9 Chapter O Members for their supper ride July 2nd.

July 13th eating in Elizabethtown, IL with

Chapter IL Q

Quick trip to

Joe’s Crab

Shack July 7th

Shawn Banks CD of IL Chapter Q in Carbondale, IL meets with

Chapter O members before their gathering July 6th.

July 17th standing on

blacktop in 94 degrees

heat trying to get ice

Cream at the Custard

Stand in Sesser IL with

Chapter Q


Rides in July Kathy Friedman & Paul Davis

It was a beautiful afternoon for a ride. No humidity, blue skies, and fluffy white clouds . Thirteen members met for the ride to Nisbett Inn. Those attending were Charles and Kathy, Mike and Lynda, Betty and Ed, Ron and Debbie, Paul and Jane, Willie, Richard and Becky. Charles led us through the country, avoiding the 4 H fairgrounds. Everyone had a great time

10 members enjoyed the ride to the Blue Boar. Paul lead

us through some beautiful scenery in Southern Illinois.

Bald Knob Cross of Peace Kathy Friedman

The cross is located in Alto Pass, in the Illinois Ozark Mountains. It stands 111 ft. tall, and at night is lit with over 40,000 watts of light. The cross may be seen for 7500 square miles. The cross was the brainchild of Wayman Presley, who wanted a place where people of all denominations could worship. Although, Mr. Presley first thought of building a cross in 1937, actual ground breaking was in 1959 during Easter Sunrise Service. The cross is a symbol of peace, hope, charity, and faith.


Happy Birthday Becky Diane Angermeier

The Chapter Celebrated Becky’s

Birthday in style! She is 29 (again).

Illinois District Rally Paul Davis

Paul & Jane and Dennis & Debby getting

ready to release balloons at the District

Rally July 22nd. A nice place to visit

Debbie & Paul using

Chapter IN-O teamwork.

Paul & Jane and Dennis &

Debbie attended the

Illinois District Rally.


Region D Rally in Coldwater MI Debbie Juncker

Crossroads Car (and bike) Show Berry Hampton

Dennis & Debbie attended the

Region D Rally in Coldwater

MI. They found out why the

town was named Coldwater

when they received about 6

inches of rain during the rally.

Rain Gauge

Watching the eagle fly


A Scary Sight in Illinois Cathy Roberts

While riding in Shawnee Forest a few weeks ago we briefly

glimpsed, dare I say it, Sasquatch!!!!

We only got a glance at this rarely seen creature as we were

admiring the roads near Garden of the Gods. It looked like

people were feeding this creature their children. Oh, my bad,

they were actually taking pictures of this gentle giant.

At seven feet tall and 2600 pounds, it’s safe to say it’s not like

any creature ever spotted before in Shawnee National Forest.

But while most mysterious creatures would have campers

running for the safety of the nearest cabin, this one has them

running for their cameras.

“Sassy” was the brainchild of local entrepreneur Doug and Carrie

DeVore who own Shawnee Forest Cabins, a popular place to stay

for hunters, hikers, and others drawn to the natural beauty of

Southern Illinois. Carrie came across a small Big Foot statue for

sale and their kids loved it. With all of the rumors and so-called sightings of Big Foot in the Shawnee

National Forest, they decided they needed one for their cabins. And with that, the idea for Sassy was born.

“It took four guys and a backhoe to load her,” says DeVore. And from the moment she hit the road, she

was a star, attracting countless double takes, thumbs ups, and photos. Now everyone has embraced the

new addition and popular tourist draw.

http://www.shawneeforest.com/bigfoot


Local Interest


GWRRA National, Region D, and Indiana District Contacts

GWRRA National

Director

Ray & Sandi Garris

[email protected]

Rider Education

Bob & Althea Berry

[email protected]

Deputy Director D & H

Jack Wagner

[email protected]

Indiana District Staff

District Directors

Ray & Melinda Faber

307-0134

[email protected]

Assistant District Directors

Pat & Gerda McKee

(317) 407-3197

[email protected]

District Ride Educator

Chuck & Chris Jacobs

(812) 825-8950

[email protected]

Assistant Riders Education

Dennis & Debbie Juncker

(812) 457-8486

[email protected]

Region D

Director

Lloyd & Becky Glydewell

(937) 322-7156

[email protected]

Ride Educators

John and Laurel Keuhl

(219) 464-4663

[email protected]

Leadership Trainers

Kathleen & Ken Heibel

(616) 901-2767

[email protected]


Gary & Carol Meyerholtz

(812) 639-7776

[email protected]

GWRRA National Events


GWRRA Indiana District Events


GWRRA Indiana District Events


2016 GWRRA INDIANA DISTRICT

WALMART SUPER CHALLENGE

1. Starting April 16, 2016, each Chapter will collect receipts from as many different Walmart stores as possible

(Sam’s Club not included). You can ride, walk, take the car, the bus, or any transportation you want.

2. Only one receipt from each store per Chapter is permissible.

3. Someone from each Chapter will be responsible for the collection and validation of the receipts from their

Chapter members.

4. There are approximately 106 Walmart stores in Indiana, no stores outside the State of Indiana will be accept-

ed.

5. A receipt is eligible for any items, as small a pack of gum, or as large as a TV set, as long as the eligible date

and store location is visible.

6. Contest will end November 1, 2016. All receipts must be dated between April 16, 2016 and November 1, 2016.

any other dates will be disallowed.

7. At the Fall District meeting, on November 12, 2016, all receipts may be turned into: Duane Ewell, Indiana Dis-

trict Team, or in the event your Chapter is unable to have a representative at the Fall Meeting, the receipts

can be mailed to: Duane Ewell GWRRA Indiana District Team PO Box 344 Cromwell, IN 46732 Postmarks later

than November 12, 2016 will not be accepted

8. The Chapter with the most receipts from different Walmart's will win their 2017 Chapter dues paid in full. In

case of a draw, those Chapters will be entered into a game of skill and the winner will be determined. Runner

up team or teams from the game of skill will also receive a prize of lesser value. The winning Chapter will be

announced and the 2017 Winter Rendezvous in Columbus, IN. Decisions of the judges will be final.

9. Questions may be directed to: Duane Ewell Indiana District Team 260-894-1642.

Make this a fun Chapter Event, Happy Shopping and may the Best Chapter win.


The IN District Traveling Plaque is at IN-D2

The Region D Plaque is still at Chapter O

On April 20th 5 Chapter members went

to Lebanon, IN to capture the Region D

Plaque.

Chapter O meets on the second Sunday

of the month @ Archie & Clyde’s.

On Monday night June 6, eleven members

from Fort Wayne’s D2 Johnny Appleseed

Wings went to Angola Chapter U to retrieve

the District Travel Plaque. They traveled

about 104 miles round trip.

D2 has our monthly gatherings on the

Second Monday of the month at the Pizza

Hut in the Village of Coventry at 5735

Coventry Lane, Ft Wayne, IN (near the I-69

and US 24 exit).

CD: Rick Warmels

[email protected]

260-238-4148

Chapter IN-O is affiliated with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. It is located in

Region D, Indiana’s District. The chapter was chartered in 1988 and has members

from Evansville Indiana, Southwestern Indiana, and Northwestern Kentucky.

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association is the world’s largest social organization for

owners and riders of Honda Gold Wings and Valkyrie motorcycles. We are actually a

large family who live by the following motto:

Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge

Chapter IN-O

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Gathering Information

Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:

Archie & Clyde’s

8309 Bell Oaks Drive

Newburgh, IN 47630

We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!

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