Chapter C. Mountain Wings Huntington. February Gathering Thursday February 9th Eat at 6:00 Meet at 7:00

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1 Chapter C February 2017 Gathering Thursday February 9th Eat at 6:00 Meet at 7:00 Mountain Wings Huntington

2 Rider ED Hypothermia -- Dressing for the Weather By David & Dori Dirig Whether its was heading off to District Rally or enjoying this Southern California weather, I hope everyone ended their summer right. Yes, that's right, summer's over. I heard that some people had trouble with the heat on the way up to Sunnyvale, and this concerns me. Exposure is a concern, no matter the season. While its typical to worry about this in July as you plot a route across the desert, we need to start thinking about the other end of the spectrum, which can be just as dangerous. As we taper out of summer into fall and winter, everyone should start thinking about cold weather gear. Diversity is a luxury that we enjoy here in Southern California, where we can go from one climate to another very quickly. The dangerous part of this is that we can go from one climate to another very quickly...did you all get that?? So you take off for a nice ride in the afternoon one Saturday in November. As you climb to higher elevations, do you have your cold weather gear? You're gonna need it, even if its 70 degrees along the coast. Are your 'omigosh its cold' gloves in the side bag, or they still at home in the closet making room for that trip to Phoenix in July? How about that electric vest or snowmobile suit or thermal underwear? Exposure should be a concern to each of us, no matter the time of year; its simply a matter of what end of the spectrum that we prepare against. This summer we worried about heat and dehydration; now we need to prepare against cold and hypothermia. Hypothermia is a lower than normal body temperature. That s fine, but what does it really mean? Basically, as your body loses heat, its starts to malfunction. Do your hands work as well when they're cold and numb? Your brain suffers the same problem in the cold. As you get cold, you lose the ability to concentrate and react to changing conditions. This can be fatal on a motorcycle. How do we avoid hypothermia?? 1) Don't ride! Know your limits; don't ride if its too cold. If you're riding and you start to get cold, pull off, stop for a cup of coffee, rest your mind and your body someplace warm until you can continue. If your hands and mind are numb from the cold, are your reactions quick enough to save your life? If you have to ask, then pull over and warm up!! 2) Dress appropriately. This can mean super-thick insulated gloves and electric clothing, or it can simply mean wearing multiple layers for insulation. A pair of thermal underwear or silk liners for that lighter pair of gloves can make all the difference in the world. The idea is to wear multiple layers of clothing. In this way, you can add layers to keep warm or remove layers if you get overly warm. Wear multiple thin layers as opposed to one heavy layer, and the layers

3 should fit loosely. A windproof outer layer is ideal to prevent the wind from chilling you. The idea is insulation, combined with protection from the wind blast of riding at highway speeds. The better your insulation and protection from the wind, the less heat you lose, thus reducing your risk of hypothermia. Remember that we ride as a group. If you're cold, let us know so we can stop and let you put on additional layers. To do anything else is unsafe. Even if you don't have the needed gear on a ride, sing out. Someone in the group will most likely have additional gloves or liners or a sweatshirt to get you to where you're going safely. That's the bottom line; safety. As an individual and as a group, we need to be prepared for colder weather. It may seem silly to start talking about this in October, but go ahead and but that sweatshirt or heavier set in gloves in the bike. You (or someone else) may need it down the road Eddie Heck

4 Hello Wingers and Wingettes: We started off the year by the guys going for a New Year s Eve Day Ride on Saturday December 31, Eddie & Jo Heck were nice enough to open up their Home to all of us. Eddie, Michael, Sunny, Sunny s Daughter and her Husband all went for an hour ride. Donna did not ride with Sunny but came out to Eddie & Jo s to join us. It was too cold for me to ride with the temperature only being 40 degrees that morning. After the Ride everyone came to Eddie & Jo s and all of us enjoyed Jo s Beans, Potato Soup, and Eddie s Alan Jackson Corn Bread. It was a good time all of of just getting together and enjoying each other s company. Willie & Rosalie brought a Pecan Pie for everyone. There were snacks and goodies for all to enjoy. Much thanks to Buzz for conducting our Gathering since we were out of town attending Michael s Mother Funeral. Also I know that Joyce & Barry took care of the 50/50 and we appreciate that also. Thanks to each one of you for your Cards, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Barry & Joyce attended WV-B Clarksburg Gathering on January 21, We were told that there were 40 people in attendance, food was delicious and a good time was had by all. Due to the nice weather people have been able to travel to other Chapter s Gatherings. Even though Barry & Joyce offered to let us go with them since they were leaving at noon due to my still working I had chores to get done. Anytime that you would like to know the Balance of the Chapter Check Book Rosalie can show you the Register or tell you the Balance. If any of you have any questions about what the Chapter is doing or why the Chapter did it please just ask Michael or I. This is each of your Chapter. Michael & I stepped up to be the Chapter Directors in order to avoid the Chapter s closure. Michael & I appreciate each of you attending our Gatherings or opening up your Home for a get together. Without Eddie being our Rider Educator and Rosalie being our Treasurer there would be no Chapter C. We very much appreciate also Barry & Joyce getting the Ads for our Chapter and Joyce getting items donated for the Chapter s Fun Day. It s been a rough few months with John Frame passing, Joyce Huffstutler s Mother passing, Michael s Mother suddenly passing and then his Aunt passing. Today we just found out this morning that John Buzz Mower has passed. Please keep Missy and the Family in your thoughts and prayers. If there is anyone that knows of anyone that is ill; as the Sunshine Girl I will send them a Get Well Card or if there is a relative of one of our Member s that has passed please let me know and I will send them a Sympathy Card. A Chapter is not required to have a Sunshine Girl if you no longer wish there to be a Sunshine Girl for our Chapter please tell me and I will stop sending cards. The only Officer s that are required for a Chapter are the Director s, the Rider Educator and the Treasurer. In addition to Rosalie being our Treasurer she always comes up with a Fun Game for our Gatherings. Michael & I appreciate everything that each of you do for WV-C. Any Officer or Member of GWRRA WV are invited to attend the WV District Ops Meeting on Saturday February 11, 2017 at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES, 20 Sweetbrier Lane, Bridgeport, WV The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Hope to see each of you at our Gathering on Thursday February 9, in Barboursville, Huntington Mall. Door prizes are always welcome. Remember to ALWAYS WEAR HELMET! Chapter Directors Michael & Cheryl Smith

5 Chapter C Team Chapter Director Treasurer Newsletter Editor Mike & Cheryl Smith Rosalie Boyles Mike Smith st Street Altizer 117 Deerfield Dr Huntington, WV Huntington, WV Winfield WV Goldwingboy862002@yahoo.com Goldwingboy862002@yahoo.com Rosalieboyles@yaoo.com Phone (304) Phone (304) Phone (404) Chapter Couple of the Year Rider Coordinator MEC/Public Relations Barry & Joyce Huffstutler Maurice Luthy Jr (Sunny) Michael & Cheryl Smith RR 2 Box Nathan Dr. # st Street Altizer Milton, WV Huntington, WV Huntington, WV Barryh5356@frontier,com Phone (304) Cheryl.smith2@va.gov Phone Cell (508) (304) Asst Chapter Director Rider Educator Sunshine Girl Open Eddie Heck Cheryl Smith 3645 Mt Union Rd st Street Altizer Huntington, WV Huntington, WV Heck3645@comcast.net Cheryl.smith2@va.gov (304) (304) Gathering 2 nd Thursday Scavenger Historian Eat at 6:00 pm Joyce Huffstutler Michael & Cheryl Smith Meet at 7:00 pm RR 2 Box st Street Altizer IHOP 130 Mall Rd Milton, WV Huntington, WV Barbourville, WV barryh5356@frontier.com Cheryl.smith2@va.gov Webmaster Barry Huffstutler (304)

6 WV Chapter Meeting Times FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE CHAPTER A (Martinsburg) Martin Durst (304) schnauzerpups@comcast.net The 1st Sunday 8 am 9 am Golden Corral, Foxcroft Exit off I-81 South Martinsburg WV CHAPTER B (Clarksburg) Bob & Debbie Slaughter (304) Slaughterhouse80@yahoo.com The 3rd Saturday Hilton Garden & Inn (across from Aldi s) Bridgeport, WV CHAPTER C (Huntington) Mike & Cheryl Smith (304) The 2nd Thursday IHOP at Huntington Mall CHAPTER E (Wheeling) Chapter Director - OPEN The last Saturday - 7 Perkins, Exit 2A, Wheeling, WV CHAPTER H (Charleston) Judy & Ken Shively (304) jashivley@gmail.com The 1st Saturday 6 Ryan s Steakhouse in Southridge

7 CHAPTER I (Morgantown) Gloria & Gary Rowan (304) gloria@cityneon.com The 2nd Saturday Shoney s Restaurant, Rt. 7 Sabraton, WV CHAPTER J (Parkersburg) Pete & Sherry McMullen (304) rpm1@frontier.com The 2nd Saturday 11 am Golden Corral, Parkersburg, WV CHAPTER K (Logan) Robert & Phyllis Elliott (304) Customgraphics1201@yahoo.com The 3rd Saturday 11 am Logan Motorcycle Sales 1431 Jerry W Hwy, Logan, WV Chapter Meetings may change due to weather or road conditions. Check with the CD first before you travel!!!!

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9 Rides with Chapter C Rider Coordinator Maurice Luthy Jr (Sunny) Dates Miles Were Time Time Fred's 4/8/ wheelersburg,ohio 49:22:00 Wild Horse Café 5/6/ pomeroy,ohio 1:08 Hawks Nest 5/27/ ansted,wv 1:40 Dakota's 6/3/ jackson,ohio 1:21 Cold Stone 6/10/ Columbus,0hi0 2:38 Quaker Stake & Lube 7/1/ charleston,wv 45:40:00 Millers Bakery 7/15/ West Union Ridge 1:48 Kenny's 7/22/ Vanceburg,ky 1:12 Frish,s 8/12/ Chillcothc,oh 1:54:00 Bob Evans 8/26/ Rio Grand,oh 57:32 Miss Ida's 9/9/ Inez,ky 1:10 Pizza Hut 9/23/ jackson,ohio 1:13

10 2017 WV Chapter C Couple of the Year Hello Fellow Wingers! Barry & Joyce Huffstutler

11 Kevin Woods VETERAN TRIKES 57 Kaleigh Drive PRESTONBURG, KY They have got the Best Deal around

12 Sunny has a 2005 dark red Goldwing turned into a Trike need to sale all parts. Home (304) Cell (508) Honda GL1800 Excellent shape, 2000 miles. Bought new, Garage kept. Asking $ Will also accept reasonable offer. Color: White pearl $ (or best offer) Contact: Joe

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14 Beard Mortuary FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 3001 Third Avenue Huntington, WV Phone Fax

15 Upcoming Events SPRING FLING THE TENNESSEE DISTRICT CONVENTION A Smokey Mountain Round Up Pigeon Forge Tennessee April 20th-22nd 2017 Region Ride - N May 2017

16 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Green & Lois Stewart Anni. Ground Hog Day 3 4 Willy Boyles Birthday WV-C Gathering IHOP eat at 6:00 pm meet at 7:00 pm OPS Meeting Valentines Day President Day