Chapter Team:

Chapter Director:

Roland & Peggy Groleau

Asst Chapter Director:

Bill & Jan Laird

Membership Enhancement:

YOUR NAME COULD BE HERE!

Educator:

YOUR NAME COULD BE HERE!

Treasurer:

Karen Ford

Ride Coordinator:

Randy Latham

From Roland & Peggy

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Chapter G2

Pigeon Forge, TN

December 2012 Volume 1, Issue 9

Chapter G2 gathers monthly on the 1st Monday of each month at the

IHOP located at 1802 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 (865)429-3925.

PLEASE NOTE GATHERING TIME CHANGE AS OF JANUARY 2013—

Gather at 6:00pm for food and fun and stay for more fun beginning at

7:00pm!

REFLECTIONS OF 2012 “The most difficult time in any transition is when we think that success is in sight.”

We would like to give a special thanks to Beth and Dale Hodge for all their sup-port during the coming and going of Directors, Bill and Jan Laird for filling our Assistant Director position, Karen and Phil Ford for staying on as Treasurer, Sandy Laymon for being our Sunshine Lady and Secretary, Julie Zahn for being our Newsletter Editor, Randy Latham and Bill Laird for being Ride Coordinators. There is a change in our staff, Julie Zahn will be stepping down as Newsletter Editor and Millie Prince will be taking over the Newsletter and the G-2 Website, effective January 1, 2013, Thank you Millie for com-ing aboard. We still need to fill our Rider Educator and Membership Enhancement Co-ordinator positions. We would like to thank Gary Hamilton, Jim Rambo and Richard Grif-fin for their guidance. At our November Staff Meeting, the subject of the Gatherings start time was dis-cussed. So we have changed the start time, dinner at 6:00 and Gathering at 7:00. We heard from some members that 7:30 was too late. Effective January 7, our Gathering will be with the new times. Another change made was the 50/50 raffle will now be 50/25/25, with the last 2 standing sharing the money. The Chapter Shirt Raffle was changed from receiving Raffle Tickets to we will pay for your dinner at the Gathering - this is for Chap-ter Members only. The Chapter had some great rides this year. We did dinner, breakfast, lunch, ice cream, an overnight, the Dragon and Snake. This has been a year of illnesses. Some of our members have experienced or are experiencing health issues and surgeries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. The chapter wishes everyone a speedy recovery. On November 15th, our dear friend and member, Sherry LeDuc, was called home. Sherry and Duke were on vacation in NC when she became ill and passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Duke and family. She will be greatly missed by all. I would like to thank, Ken & Julie, Bill & Jan, John & Ann and Millie for their con-tribution to the 2 Military Christmas Care Packages. We dropped them off on November 26 to Chief Johnson and they were going out that evening. They will receive them by Christmas. The packages will be sent to a Captain and Chief. They were very thankful for our help. Good Job! During the year, we will continue to send over packages to give thanks to those who fight for our freedom. Next package will be for Easter. On January 1, we will be doing our annual Polar Bear Ride, meeting at 407 kick-stands up 8:30, going to Cracker Barrel, 2920 South Mall Rd at the intersection of Mid-dletown Pike and I-640, near the Knoxville East Town Mall, 9:00am. We will be joined by Chapter T & B. There will be a ride following breakfast, depending on weather/temperature. We hope many of you will be joining us. It’s a great way to start off the New Year with friends and fun. (Continued on Page 2)

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(Continued from Page 1) In January, we will be having a Ride Meeting. Any ride suggestions and ideas will be discussed, put on the calendar, along with the Ride Leader, time and meeting place. Tentatively scheduled in February, our Chapter will be having a First Aid/CPR class for those who don’t have the certification and those who need to renew their certification. We will let you know later the date and time. Thank you G-2 members for your support, without it we would have been lost !!!!!! Hope to see ya all at the Christmas Party, December 8, 6:00pm, Connie’s Kitchen, Seymour. If you haven’t let us know if you are coming, please do.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Roland and Peggy

Celebrations!

Birthdays:

9 Dec—Jerry Blankenship

22 Dec—Kim Latham

30 Dec—Roy Hurst

Wedding Anniversaries: 16 Dec—Ken & Julie Zahn

GWRRA Membership Anniversaries:

Roland & Peggy Groleau

Mike & Judy Green

Jerry & Virginia Shumaker Happy Days to ALL!

In Memoriam

Sherry LeDuc

January 29, 1947—November 15, 2012

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up

with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Our good friend, Sherry LeDuc, passed away in November after a very long bat-tle with various illnesses/diseases. Sherry will be missed but always remem-

bered. Full of life, even when she didn’t feel well, Sherry always had a kind

word and a smile for all who passed her way. She never felt sorry for herself and instead often said how fortunate she was to be able to ‘keep going.’

Our deepest condolences go out to Duke and his family…...May God Bless and

keep them and comfort them.

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TO PASS OR NOT TO PASS…….

I recently saw a prime example of “How Not To Pass” an 18 wheeler. I

was in my Camaro on the way to a golf date in Nashville. I came upon a bike behind 3 semi’s. He put on his signal to pass so I lagged back to let him out. In-

stead of getting around the trucks ASAP, he rode beside them for a good mile, over taking them, at a rate of maybe ½ mph. When he finally got back into the

inside lane he did so much too quickly. He cut right in front of the lead 18 wheeler. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER ride beside a vehicle that you are passing. The greatest

danger you face is from that vehicle and an even greater danger is faced if the vehicle is a

semi. If you have ever seen one of these big trucks lose a tire, then you know what I’m talking

about. If you are going to pass, get around as soon as possible in a safe manner and give plen-

ty of room before getting back into the inside lane. If you have to, downshift and ride a little

faster than you want to, but GET AROUND THE VEHICLE!!!

Make sure the vehicle you are passing sees you. Remember, they aren’t looking for mo-

torcycles, they are looking for cars. Check you mirrors to make sure no one is passing you.

When you pass, pass in the left track away from the vehicle and do not slow down after you

pass. Keep going. This not only gets you away from the vehicle that you just passed, but it

“sells the pass”. That means the vehicle won’t think about passing you back. Look over your

shoulder, not just in your mirror and get back in the inside lane when you have at least 5 bike

lengths between you and the passed vehicle, more if you have someone riding behind you.

What I’ve just described is for Interstate passing. The rules for 2 lane roads are much

the same except that you must also watch for oncoming traffic and for emerging traffic from

side roads. Never pass when you can see a side road. People turning right from a side road al-

most never look to see if someone is passing another vehicle. If you don’t feel safe passing,

then DON’T. Slow down, stop, take a break, but always ride within your own abilities. In an

upcoming safety column I’ll describe what to do should you meet oncoming traffic during a

pass.

Bill Laird

Chapter Director

(Acting Chapter Educator)

Our Motto... "Safety is for Life"

Our Mission... " To Save Lives Through Quality, World Class Education"

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CHRISTMAS QUIZ

(ANSWERS AVAILABLE AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DEC 8TH)

2. Who wrote “The Nutcracker?”

3. What is the Christmas dessert made with dried fruits and cherries?

4. In the "olden" days, families usually made peanut brittle by pouring the mixture onto the ______ _________ to harden.

5. Before electricity, what was added to a Christmas tree to make it look like moonlight shining through the branches?

6. What is a Tannenbaum?

7. In what country did the Advent Calendar originate?

8. Name the spice most often used in eggnog.

9. Who wrote "A Visit from St. Nichols"?

10. Who makes the toys at the North Pole?

11. Who wrote "A Christmas Carol"?

12. How many maids were milking in the "Twelve Day of Christmas"?

13. Name the first president to put up a tree in the White House.

14. Name a popular Christmas flower.

15. Name Santa's 8 reindeer

1. What is the color of the mistletoe berries?

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Honda unveils new Goldwing F6B (taken from www.gwrra.org 11/28/12)

Torrance, CA: As Honda’s lineup of 2013 motorcycles grows, the excitement is building as well. This latest announcement fea-

tures brand-new models as well as a large assortment of returning favorites that carry strong demand among riding enthusiasts.

“This most recent release of wide-ranging brand-new models along with returning favorites is really exciting news for all riding en-

thusiasts,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “The six new models we’re introducing today in the U.S. include five all-

new motorcycles that represent some very innovative thinking on the part of Honda’s engineers and product planners, and they all

bring their own distinct appeal to separate portions of the market. We’ve got the Gold Wing F6B, an ultra-cool big-displacement

bike with a powerful six-cylinder engine that’s ready for cruising around town or weekend trips; an affordable, nimble-handling

middleweight CBR500R sport bike that’s just the right size for newer riders moving up in displacement categories as well as for

more experienced riders; the CB500F naked bike for riders in search of a mid-sized entry-level sporty bike that’s also a convenient

daily ride; the middleweight CB500X adventure-style bike for newer or experienced riders who want to add a little escapism to

their lives; a fresh take on the timeless air-cooled four-cylinder Honda performance machine, the CB1100, which boasts a muscu-

lar 1140cc engine; and a substantially redesigned CBR600RR, the newest and hottest iteration of the bike that singlehandedly

redefined the 600cc sportbike class. We’ll also see three more favorite big-displacement Hondas return for 2013: the VFR1200F,

CBR1000RR, and CB1000R. The return of the CRF450X and CRF250X will please the off-road crowd, and the Silver Wing and

Ruckus, which are long-time Honda favorites among scooter riders, also return.

“Together, these machines represent an amazing array of models that appeal to different segments of the market, varying in basic

concept, engine displacement, individual styling and more. And there are plenty of Honda Genuine Accessories to go along with

these bikes too, which will allow owners to add those special custom touches to their bikes. With more choices and varieties than

ever before, Honda showrooms are going to be a great place to shop around and let your imagination roam before you finally

make your new-bike purchase decision in 2013.”

• Gold Wing F6B: Exceptional Performance, Extraordinary Style

Whether you have an hour, a weekend or a week to leave it all behind, here’s a new bold and blacked-out-styled machine to satis-

fy that urge to get away from it all—the brand-new Gold Wing® F6B. This machine is loaded with all the good looks and key fea-

tures you want, and it’s all set for short hops or weekend trips. It starts with a powerful fuel-injected 1832cc six-cylinder engine that

provides an unrivaled level of performance in the class. Honda’s unique, horizontally opposed six-cylinder layout also contributes

to an exceptionally low center of gravity. That design, along with a large and stout twin-spar aluminum frame plus a sophisticated

suspension system, gives the Gold Wing F6B remarkable nimbleness and maneuverability for superior handling. The blacked-out

styling treatment with long and low lines gives the Gold Wing F6B an aggressive look, while large-capacity saddlebags, a comfort-

able gunfighter-style seat, premium audio system and more means there’s no need to rough it on the road. Available in standard

or deluxe trim and offering a wide assortment of Honda Genuine Accessories, the 2013 Gold Wing F6B leaves plenty of room to

add your own personal touch. Available in Black or Red on both standard and deluxe models. Price: $19,999; Deluxe $20,999.

Availability: February 2013.

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Other Chapter Gatherings

Chapter C—3rd Tuesday ~ Eat 6:00 pm/Meet 7:00 pm : Mama's House Buffet , 2608 North John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN.

CDs: Richard & Connie Pendleton; 423-245-8484

Chapter F—2nd Tuesday ~ Eat 6:30 pm/Meet 7:30 pm : Shoney’s, 1933 West Andrew Johnson Hwy., Morristown, TN. CDs:

George & Lanora Baker; 423-231-7948

Chapter B—1st Tuesday ~ Eat 6:00pm/Meet 7:00 pm: Shoney's Restaurant 2405 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716 exit 122

east on Rt 61 off I-75 North of Knoxville at the Museum of Appalachia exit next to the new Tommy's Motorsport Cycle Store. :

Senior CDs: Tom & Kathy Peck; 423-907-9712

Chapter T—4th Tuesday ~ Eat at 6:00pm Meeting at 7:00pm: Charlie’s Pizza 7002 Maynardville Pike, Maynardville, TN

37918 CDs: Brian & Loretta Richards; 865-332-3966

Chapter A2—4th Monday ~ Eat 6:00 pm/Meet 7:00 pm Cracker Barrel US 129 & Louisville Road

771 Louisville Road Alcoa, TN 37701-1846 CDs: Dale & Ernie Hall; 423-295-2356

Chapter M—2nd Tuesday ~ Eat 6:00 pm/Meet 7:00 pm : 550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr., Lenoir City, TN 37772 CDs:

Robert & Trudy Ashcraft; 865-376-6403

Chapter O—1st Saturday ~ Eat at 9am/Meet at 10am : Golden Corral, 350 Stuart Rd. NE (I-75 Exit 27), Cleveland, TN.

37312. CDs: Richard Bearden; 423-478-2575

Chapter V—2nd Saturday ~ Eat 9:00am/Meet 10:00am: Honda Southern Power Sports, 1394 Workman Road, Chattanoo-

ga, TN CD: Gary Boyd ; 423-718-6807

Recipe of the Month Many Thanks to Jan Laird who is providing our “Recipes of the Month.”

Asphodel Bread

5 Cups Pioneer Biscuit mix

4 Tablespoons Sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups warm milk (only warm)

2 envelopes yeast

4 eggs

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Sift together biscuit mix, sugar, and salt. Soften yeast in milk. Beat eggs with a pinch of

cream of tartar until broken up. Combine milk and eggs and add to dry ingredients. Stir until

well mixed. The batter will be heavy and sticky. Cover with a damp towel or seal with plastic

wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size. When doubled, stir down and fill

loaf pans (spray with PAM or similar spray first). Cover and set aside until doubled again.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Freezes well. Be sure to thaw completely before warm-

ing again.

From Asphodel Plantation, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana

G2 is a part of:

Tennessee District Region N: GWRRA Home Office:

District Directors: Region Directors: 21423 N. 11th Ave

Richard & Becky Griffin Ed & Mary Ann Grazier Phoenix, AZ 85027

Www.tngwrra.org www.region-n.org 800-843-9460

Www.gwrra.org

Director GWRRA:

Jere Goodman

Join us for one of the following

Upcoming Events:

December 8th—Xmas Party at Connie’s Kitchen,

Seymour—6pm

January 1st—Polar Bear Ride—Meet at Exit 407

at 8:30am

As always, 2, 3, or 4 wheels welcome!

GWRRA, with its motto “Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge,” is

a not-for-profit organization with over 72,000 Members in 53 countries and 4,000 volunteer leaders providing rider education and social structure, along with organizing events, conventions, rides and meetings throughout the year.

FOR SALE

Karen Ford has a rain suit made by Red Head and it

is size XXL. She wants $25.00 or best offer for

it. She wore it 2 times. Interested? Contact Karen to-

day!

Do YOU have a motor-

cycle related item that

you would like to

SELL? Or are you

looking to BUY some-

thing motorcycle relat-

ed? Send an email to

Roland with the infor-

mation and it will appear

in the next newsletter.

May 2013 be filled

with many blessings

including health, hap-

piness, and prosperity

for all!