ROAD ASSOCIATION RIDERS. CDs Chatter 2 Educators Corner 3 Member Spotlight 4. Classified Ads 6. Birthdays & Anniversaries. Upcoming Events 10

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1 Volume 19, Issue 12 Top Wings of Amarillo 3201 Mockingbird, Amarillo, TX GWRRA South Central Region H Texas District Chapter "A" Page 1 Top Wings List Serve Address: topwings@topwings.org Visit Top Wings on the Web INSIDE THIS ISSUE: CDs Chatter 2 Educators Corner 3 Member Spotlight 4 Classified Ads 6 Birthdays & Anniversaries 7 Upcoming Events 10 Chapter Meeting: Thursday, December 9th, at 7:00 p.m. Location: The Plaza at 34th and Bell G OLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION Top Wings Staff Members Chapter Director: Ray and Tricia Latta; Home ; Cell ray.latta@suddenlink.net Asst Chapter Directors: David & Sandy May; ; sandy@courtesysigns.com Asst Chapter Directors: Position is Currently Open Activities/Ride Coordinators: John & Debbie Kelly; ; ddkelly123@yahoo.com Special Events Coordinator: Bob Whitaker; ; gwvtx1800@yahoo.com Treasurers: Laurence & Sandy Bertrand; lbertrand_58@hotmail.com Newsletter Editor: : Betty Hisey; , highzee1938@aol.com Web Master: Mike Gause; mgause@glassbridge.com Membership Coordinators: Glen & Judy Tyler; ; gtyler@clearwire.net Ad Coordinators: : Clarence & Lana Heronemus; ; chero1946@yahoo.com Road Captain: Gene Rogers; suzannelrogers@gmail.com Scrapbook Editor: Debbie Kelly; ; ddkelly123@yahoo.com and Betty Hisey; , highzee1938@aol.com Chapter Educator: Wayne Early; ; wayneearly@msn.com Chapter Historians: David & Jody Cutsinger; Hosts: Hubert & Gladys Hensley; ;.Hubert.Hensley@pxd.com National Director: Mike Stiger; th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027; Region H Directors: Harry & Joan Dollarhide; ; Texas District Directors: Fred & Mandy Mew; , TxDD@gwrra-tx.org Page 1

2 December 2010 Top Wings of Amarillo GWRRA South Central Region H Chapter A CD S CHATTER-RAY LATTA-C HAPTER DIRECTO R Page 2 CD Chatter December 2010 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We made it through another year. The holiday season is now upon us and riding time is at a premium. Please share your time this season with your family and your good friends. There is nothing more important or more valuable than your time and attention. I want to say thank you to everyone for helping me through my first year as Chapter Director. It is a pleasure to be a part of such a great group of friends. I am looking forward to next year and even more fun. So tell me, why do you ride? For some it is the freedom that comes with being one with nature instead of being in a container passing through the sights, smells and sounds of the outdoors. Sort of the difference between riding in a boat and scuba diving. The act of really experiencing your surroundings. Or perhaps the exhilaration of speed and carving your path as you ride. Calculating the maximum lean angle and the coefficient of friction considering the thermal condition of your tires and the road surface accounting for g-force and ground clearance. For some of us it is even more complicated: For the FUN of it. So I say, a resounding Thank You and Happy Holidays to all of my Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge. TOP WINGS FRIDAY NIGHT DRIVES Time: Friday evening at 6:15 p.m. Meet: At the designated restaurant. Dec. 3: Christmas Light Parade Dec. 10: Country Pride Dec. 17: Country Barn Dec. 24: No FND on Christmas Eve Feel free to Contact Ray Latta for details; Cell Home ; ray.latta@suddenlink.net

3 December 2010 Newsletter Educator s Corner Page 3 We are offering the Horizons Program for GWRRA members. Please put this notice out to your chapter participants by discussing it at chapter gatherings and advertise it in your newsletters. This is an excellent program and we expect it to fill up fast. How do you grow a chapter? On February , Chapter C of Baytown is sponsoring the GWRRA s Horizons Seminar directed by District Leadership Trainer Lynn Heene. The seminar will be held at the Deer Park Masonic Lodge 1362, 2809 Center St. in Deer Park. (located next door to the police station) We are inviting Texas GWRRA Chapter Participants to join us. Learning is one of the important ingredients for personal growth and this is a day and a half of learning that can be used not only personally, but more importantly, to grow your chapter. Some of the topics that will be covered will be Team Building, Expectations, Meeting & Gatherings and Communication. These, as well as other skills that will be learned, can be used in all aspects of your life and are basic skills for any member who is involved in a local Chapter. The program is fun filled and fast paced with exercises and games. We are asking for a small donation of $10 for each person attending. This will cover the building fee and pay for the motel for Lynn and her husband. We can only have people, so let us know as soon as possible that you want to be included. Sincerely, Phil & Annette Lockler Chapter Directors Region H, Chapter TX-C annette.harrington1@verizon.net (cell)

4 Page 4 Top Wings Member Spotlight 1. Name(s):David/Connie Hirsch 2. AKA: Farts Magoo/Happy Playgirl (1970 s CB Handles) 3. Happily Married/Single for 33 years. 4. Children/Grandchildren: 4 cats & 2 neighbor dogs 5. Occupation(s):Randall County Heavy equipment Operator-28.5 yrs/dental Office Manager-34 yrs Both RETIRING December 2010 Whooooo Hooooooo!!! 6. How many years have you been riding: 42 yrs/36 yrs w/david & 5 yrs solo 7. Years in GWRRA/Top Wings: Panhandle Road Riders 1981 Evolved into Top Wings 8. Position(s) held in Top Wings: Activities Directors & Newsletter Writer 9. Tell us about your current bike(s): Goldwing/2006-Silverwing-both Blue 10. What previous motorcycle do you wish you still had: 1 st 1975 Goldwing 11. What is your favorite motorcycle accessory: David-My Original Reverse: Connie 12. What is your favorite riding destination: Of the 38 States we have visited on 2-wheeles: The Blue Ridge Parkway, Oregon Coast, Colorado, and Florida Keys 13. What is your favorite food/restaurant: Western Bowl Chicken Fried Steak/Pizza & Ice Cream 14. What other hobbies do you have besides motorcycling: Christian Life, Family, Friends, Traveling, Camping, ATV Riding, Clogging, Writing & Having Fun! 15. What happened during your 15 minutes of fame? Meeting the Beach Boys! Winning a Cruise! Top Wings Taking Time from their Busy Schedules Feb 2008 to Ride Motorcycle Motorcade in our Mom s Funeral procession & staying for graveside services in Wayside 16. Do you have a website? Facebook? Connie Fay Hand Hirsch Other internet connection? conniefayhirsch@yahoo.com 17. What else should your GWRRA friends know about you: David can usually figure out and fix anything/connie played Trumpet@ Happy High School/ Connie is not my real name. 18. What Top Wings member or couple would you like to know more about? Lloyd & Charlene Falke

5 Page 5 Top Wings wishes to express its appreciation to our advertisers! Please remember to support these fine businesses. 9

6 Page 6 THE TOP WINGS CLASSIFIED ADS (THINGS FO R SALE!) F OR MOR E ADS C HEC KOUT T HE T OP WINGS WEBSIT E WWW. T OPWINGS. OR G The Top Wings Store The Trike Shop has new t-shirts & hats. All the sizes you need. T-shirts, Caps and other authentic Top Wings merchandise please contact David & Jody Cutsinger at X Large Long Sleeve $18.20; X Large, Large, Med, Small, $17.00/each; Short Sleeve 3X, Large $14.00, Med $12.00, Child 1999 Two tone Red Gold Wing with 55K miles, new tires. CB with intercom, Tulsa vented windshield, trunk luggage rack and lighted spoiler, arm rests and lots of chrome. Price reduced $7,995. Contact Gene Rogers at or or suzannelrogers@gmail.com >> 2000 Gold Wing - Has 61,174 miles. Has all the standard equipment that comes with the Goldwing, Including a 6 disc CD Player, Markland Driving boards, Heel Toe Shift. It is 2 tone Blue. There are some minor scratches on both saddle bags and on the mirrors. The bike can be seen by calling me: Don Kennedy J&M Headset Brand new J&M Headset for a full face helmet. Still in the box. $85 Call Wanted: SE Contact me and let me know what you may have or know might be available for purchase. Darran Markham ridemywingnow@yahoo.com

7 January December Newsletter Page 7 D ECEMBER B IRTHDAYS Birthdays AND ANN IVERSARIES Debbie Kelly Brad Hamblin Mabe King Debbie Kelly Brad Hamblin Mabe King Billy Hoffman Helen Gamblin Lloyd Falke Billy Hoffman Helen Gamblin Lloyd Falke Linda Moore Velma Mueller Laurence Bertrand Linda Moore Velma Mueller Laurence Bertrand Anniversaries Rafael & Maria Hernandez Rafael & Maria Hernandez Brad & Ann Hamblin Brad & Ann Hamblin

8 Decemberr 2010 Newsletter Page 8 Top Wings wishes to express its appreciation to our advertisers! Please remember to support these fine businesses. Do you have a product or service that you would like to advertise or sell? Your Ad could go here! Clarence & Lana Heronemus; ; chero1946@yahoo.com Topwings of Amarillo

9 Page 9 Top Wings wishes to express its appreciation to our advertisers! Please remember to support these fine businesses.

10 Page 10 Upcoming Events December 3, Christmas Light Parade, Staging location and time to be announced December 9th, Topwings Chapter A Christmas Party at The Plaza, 34th & Bell Bring a gift under $15, eat around 6 PM, Gathering and party at 7PM December 18, Trash Pickup at 9 AM at Washington & Hunsley Hills Rd Saturday, January 15, 2011, Texas Mid-Winter Roundup, Kileen, TX Civic Center Host Hotel: Shilo Inn March 12, 2011, Texas Chapter C Convention March 24-26, 2011, Region H Convention April 2, 2011, Texas Chapter O Convention, Fredricksburg, TX April 7-9, 2011, Louisiana District Convention, Lafayette, LA April 29-30, 2011, Texas Chapter O2 Convention, Brownwood, TX May 12-14, 2011, Texas District Convention, Kileen, TX July 6-9, 2011, Wing Ding 33, Knoxville, TN August 26-27, 2011, Kansas District Convention, Eldorado, KS THE GWRRA Are you a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (the GWRRA)? If not, then you should check it out. The GWRRA is the reason why TX - Chapter A Top Wings of Amarillo exists today! With membership in the GWRRA you receive the following: Wing World magazine, the Gold Book Member Directory, Towbusters Emergency Roadside Assistance Program, Affinity Credit Card Program, USA hotel discounts, and much more Ask a Top Wings Staffer how you can become a member of the GWRRA!

11 Decemberr 2010 Newsletter Chapter Couple of the Year Corner Page 11 B E TTY & B ILL HISEY Top Wings Chapter A Veteran s Day Parade was a success with thirteen bikes, one trike, a truck and a trailer carrying veterans. We even won a beautiful trophy for the most motorized vehicles. The VA Hospital invited us to display our bikes at the hospital after the parade and served a great lunch of free burgers, hotdogs, cookies & ice cream. Thanks for all the participation. Lets do it again at the Christmas light parade.

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