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Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter J – Kokomo IN

Region D / Great Lakes Region

July 2016

District Directors

Ray & Melinda Faber

Assistant District Director

Lonny Hunter

Central Indiana Section-Chapters K,J,A2,C, E, L2

Assistant District Director

Ken & Jessie Hunter

SE Indiana Section-Chapters W,B,N2,G2,L

Assistant District Director

Wolf & Connie Gless

NW Indiana Section-Chapters Q2,U2,S2,O2,H,F

Assistant District Director

Rick & Deb. Warmels

Lower NE Indiana Sect.-Chapters D2,G,B2,T,U,M2

Assistant District Director

Pat & Gerde McKee

SW Indiana Section-Chapters O, D, Z, M

District Treasurer

Deb Caldwell

Riders Education District Directors

Chuck & Chris Jacobs

District MEC

Craig & Joanie Isenhower

District Leadership Educator

Harriet & Jay Fansler

Newsletter/Special Projects

Killey & Dustin Shuck

Entertainment Coordinator

Mark & Dawn Reed

Webmaster

Howard Pletcher

Public Relations

Karen & Lonny Hunter

Chapter J Directors Gwen & Gale McMain 765-452-9077 402 Ridgewood Drive, Kokomo IN 46901 [email protected] Chapter Treasurer Minnie Titus 2808 S. US Hwy 35 Logansport, IN 46947 Chapter Educator Gene Clark 765-453-4967 4237S 00EW, Kokomo, IN 46902 [email protected] Newsletter Editors Gwen McMain 765-452-9077 402 Ridgewood Dr., Kokomo, IN 46901 [email protected] Membership Enhancement Colleen Clark 765-453-4967 [email protected] Sunshine Lady Minnie Titus 574-753-3400 Executive Directors Ray & Sandi Garris [email protected] Region D Directors Loyd & Becky Glydewell

Chapter J will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Martino’s Italian Restau-rant, eat at 6PM w/ meeting at 7PM

2016 INDIANA DISTRICT TEAM

Hi Chapter J:

I cannot believe it is almost July already. That means this year is half over already. The snow

will be flying before we know it, or at least the leaves will be.

Well, another year that we didn’t make it to Crawfordsville for the Strawberry Festival. Just too

much going on each weekend. Maybe next year.

Thanks to those of you who came to Chet’s birthday party at Onward Christian Church on the

15th. It was real nice and lots of good food. I won’t tell his age, but it was a milestone.

I looked into going over to Celina, OH in October to the Bearcreek Memories Theater which

was the old Bearcreek Farms Theater that we went to several times. I found out that it is a lot

more expensive than it was in the old location, both show tickets and the meal. Everyone decid-

ed it was too much for a show and a meal and on top of that, a nights stay in a motel. So we are

now looking for something else to do in the fall. If anyone has any ideas, please come to the July

meeting and we will discuss it. We are always open to any suggestions any of you may have.

Also, be sure to keep in mind and on your calendar our picnic at Mississinewa Res. On Saturday,

August 20th. More about this in August Newsletter and at August meeting.

We had 15 people go to Ivanhoes on Sunday, June 12th in Upland. It was a beautiful day and a

perfect day to go for ice cream or whatever you wanted. We had 4 bikes also. It was sure good to

see a good turnout. It can get a little disheartening at times to spend time setting things up for the

chapter members to do and then have so few show up.

Also in July is the Region D Rally at the Branch Co. Fairgrounds in Coldwater, MI. Probably

wouldn’t be quite so hot up there as it is here. Something to consider if you are looking for a get

a way weekend.

Gale and I were through Avon and Danville over the weekend and drove by the Mayberry Café.

Maybe that is something we should consider doing in July. It is not a bad drive and no big con-

struction or detours now. I will try to get it worked out before I send out this newsletter.

OK, I got it worked out. We will be going on Saturday, July 16th. Reservations are for 1:00PM.

We will leave Kohl’s location at 11:30AM. Wear chapter shirts if you have one. It is not a long

ride and last time we went, there was a Farmer’s Market going on right on the square in front of

the Mayberry Café. I will pass around a sheet at the meeting to get an idea of how many plan on

going. Hope to see a lot of you sign up. Be sure to put it on your calendar.

Guess that’s all for now. Have a fun and safe summer in whatever you are doing.

Gwen

Chapter J Wednesday Dinner Rides for July

July 6th Mia Familia, 5125 Clinton Dr., Kokomo, 6:00 PM

July 13th Chapter J Meeting, Martino’s, Eat 6PM, Meeting 7PM

July 20th Country Catfish, 268S 00EW, Kokomo, 6:00 PM

July 27th Wings, 31N, Across from Prison, 6:00 PM

WE WILL ALL DRIVE DIRECT TO RESTAURANT, EATING AT 6:00 PM. ANY QUES-

TIONS, CALL ME.

2016 Chapter J Goings ON

July 16th Mayberry Café, Danville, IN

Aug. 20th Picnic at Mississinewa Reservoir

2016 DISTRICT/NATIONAL/REGION SCHEDULE

July 7-9th Reno Rendezvous, Grand Sierra Resort

July 28-30th Region D Rally-Branch Co. Fairgrounds, Coldwa

ter,MI

Aug. 31-Sept. 3rd Wing Ding 38, Billings, Montana

Sept. 26th Fall Fest, Decatur Co. Fairgrounds, Greensburg

FOURTH OF JULY

The Fourth of July was the date that our forefathers

signed the Declaration of Independence by the Conti-

nental Congress in Philadelphia in 1776.

Americans just celebrated this event on their own, but in 1941, Con-

gress finally established it as a legal holiday.

Today it is a day most Americans stop to celebrate their freedom, ap-

preciate their Country and pay respect to those that died to protect

us and fly the flag or display it’s red, white and blue colors in any fash-

ion they choose.

DINNER SPONSORS FOR 2016

Jan.-Rudy & Peggy Merryman

Feb.-Harold & Linda Mouser

Mar.-Danny & Minnie Titus

Apr.-Gale & Gwen McMain

May-Chuck & Polly Lorensburg

June-Bob Green

July-Larry & Shirlene Keith

Aug.-Gary & Harriet Lippold

Sept.-Chet & Pat McDaniel

Oct.-Jim & Kay Wright

Nov.-Jerry & Rhonda Rowlett

Dec.-Gene & Colleen Clark

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Gary Lippold 7th

Polly Lorensberg 7th

Harold Mouser 25th

Durenda Mackey 27th

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

Chuck/Polly Lorensberg 5th

GWRRA WEB SITES

GWRRA NATIONAL SITE

www.gwrra.org

REGION D SITE

www.gwrra.regiond.org

INDIANA DISTRICT SITE

www.indianaonwings.org

The gray days of winter are gone and the sunny days of summer are here, as we can

tell by the temperatures. So now, a different kind of protection comes on the scene.

“T” shirts, shorts and sandals should not be worn for riding. Sunburn can come

quickly and not realize it, so be prepared with lotion to protect the skin and lips.

Be sure to drink lots of water to keep from getting dehydrated. Take breaks if going

On long trips and have sun glasses by all means.

If temperature is 130 degrees on the road surface, it is the same on the top of your

Helmet, so prepare yourself to ride in summer hot sun. Protect your assets!!

Check your tires

Gene Clark, Chapter Educator

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Intl. Chix. Wing Day

2 World UFO Day

3 Superman Day

4 5 6 Mia Familia, Kokomo 6PM

7 Chocolate Day

8 Coca Cola Day

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10 Pina Colada Day

11 12 13 Chapter J Meet-ing-Martino’s Rest.-Eat 6PM Meeting 7 PM

14 Natl. Mac. And Cheese Day

15 Gummi Worm Day

16 Mayberry Café Leave Kohl’s at 11:30AM

17 Natl. Ice Cream Day

18 19 20 Country Catfish Kokomo, 6PM

21 22 23 GorgeousGrand-ma Day

24 25 Carousel Day

26 27 Wings, 31 N 6PM

28 REGION “D” RALLY-BRANCH CO. FAIR-GROUNDS

29 REGION “D” BRANCH CO. FAIR-GROUNDS

30 RALLY COLDWATER, MI.

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