G W R R A S i e r r a E a g l e s - N V- E R e n o, N e v a d a The Eagle s Nest April 2018 Table of Contents April 13th -14th TRC Class For More information Contact Micky Farrington April 14th Chapter Gathering 7:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am Meeting @ Denny s 205 E. Nugget Avenue Sparks, NV 89431 April 20th-22nd Shake Down Rally Ken & Sue Pouliot Chapter Directors cd@gwrranv.org Home 775-424-4070 Cell 775-223-7332 Page 2-3 CD Article - Ken & Sue Pouliot Page 4 ACD Article - Jim & Kathy Hudson Page 5 Treasurer Clyde & Lucy Herring Page 5 Lifetime Members Page 6-7 Chapter Gathering Marge Higley Page 8 Sunshine Report Marge Higley Page 9 Levels Program Page 10 New Level Four Members Page 11-13 Chapter Members Photo Album Page 14 Micky Farmington's RV Page 15 Upcoming Events Page 16 Sierra Eagles Chapter Team Page 17 Nevada District Team Page 18 GWRRA Leadership Page 19 GWRRA Membership Application April 26th Safety Social at 6:00 pm Summit Racing Parking Lot 960 E. Glendale Avenue Sparks, NV 89431 Page 20 A Hoot In The Ute Flyer Page 21 A Hoot In The Ute Registration Form Page 22 For Sale John Higley April 28th Ride to Lake Almanor Page 23 Road Rider Page 24 Moto Source Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
A Message From The Chapter Directors Alright already with the weather. As of this writing (March 24) I m sure all of us want to get our bikes/trikes out for a Chapter ride. We had thirty-two members in attendance at our March meeting and one guest (Mark Harris father). For those of you who were unable to attend, we acknowledged George Woodside for another great article published in Wing World regarding the GPS system on the Gold Wing. We also acknowledged our family members who sustained injuries/surgeries recently. Of course there was John Higley with a broken bone in his lower leg due to a fall, Dusty Rhoades with a leg injury due to a snow boarder running into him, Jim Hudson recovering from a shoulder surgery and of course, Kay Dyer who will now be having a knee replacement surgery. I guess we will have to have a separate table at the next meeting just for the above members. All joking aside, I know all of the Sierra Eagle s family wishes you all a speedy recovery. Also discussed was the Vial of Life. For those of you who may not be familiar with this, it is an empty prescription bottle that you keep in the left side faring pocket. Inside the bottle you place a list of your current medications and any allergies to medications you may have. In the event that (heaven forbid) something should happen during a group ride, and you need to be transported to a medical facility, that vial can accompany you to the hospital and given to the medical personnel. For those of you who currently have these vials in your bike/trike, please make sure that they are up to date. It is also a good idea to keep the list in the glove compartment of your car. Sue and I have a list for each other that we keep in our wallets. We would like to again, thank everyone for supporting the Veteran s Guest House for last months charity. They were really grateful for all the donations. Our charity for June will be the Humane Society. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Joan Rhoades for stepping up and agreeing to coordinate the next charity event. Joan is working with the Director of Operations to address us about the Humane Society and its current needs. We will have one more charity later this year. So far recommendations have been made for Precious Paws Society of Nevada, Reno Gospel Mission and Evelyn Mount Community Outreach. Any other suggestions are appreciated. We discussed having a garage sale with all proceeds going to support our chapter. Steve Rubenstein and Charla Brand volunteered to use their home for this event. It will be held on June 2, 2018 at 7AM. We will have more on this event later. Our thanks also go out to Ken Crow for another great Safety Social on March 22 which was attended by 14 of our members. Page 2
Sue and I will be out of the county starting April 15 and returning home on May 5. In our absence, our capable Assistant Chapter Directors, Jim and Kathy Hudson, will be taking over and our calendar of events will continue as scheduled. If you have any questions during this time please contact Jim and Kathy at jhudson@att.net or by calling them at (775) 552-2491. Taking a look at the calendar for April, we will have the TRC Course on April 13th and 14th.The classroom portion of the course will be held on the 13 th from 1600 2000 hours at REMSA, 400B Edison Way, Reno. The practical portion of the course will be held on the 14 th from 1200 1600 at Summit Racing, 960 East Glendale, Sparks. Of course we will have our monthly meeting April 14 th at Denny s. If the weather finally decides to cooperate, there may be a ride after the meeting for those of you not attending the TRC course. On April 20th, 21st, 22nd, the RV SIG will have it s shake down trip at Gold Ranch RV Park in Verdi. On April 26th we will have our Safety Social. We will advise everyone later if it will take place at Summit Racing or Denny s, depending on what the weather is doing. We currently have the Almanor Lake ride scheduled on April 28th with Ken Crow as your Road Captain. I would like to wish my wife Happy Birthday on April 20 th. We will be spending her birthday at sea and our Anniversary in London. Thanks for putting up with me all these years and I look forward to many more together. Ken and Sue Pouliot Chapter Directors cd@gwrranv.org Home 775-424-4070 Cell 775-223-7332 Page 3
A Message From The Assistant Chapter Directors Well, it is now officially Spring, 2018, and as I m writing this, snow flurries are looming. Our ride to Smith Valley that was scheduled for today has been cancelled, and now I have to try to get out of my funk and write something intelligent. The good news is that by next week, it is supposed to get into the 70 s, so maybe we ve turned a corner on this Winter stuff. If you haven t yet looked at the April issue of Wing World, take a look at the article on pages 54-55. Our own George Woodside penned a great product review article on the Long Ride Shields Taka windshield. It s a great article/review, and gets the name of the Sierra Eagles out there on a national basis. Thanks, George for your efforts. I finally had the opportunity to head to Big Valley Honda to take a look at the 2018 Gold Wing. They had three on the floor, two Gold Wings (the former F6B) and a beautiful, blue Gold Wing Tour, which is a Demo. Sadly, the weather was such that I couldn t take it out for a spin, but I look forward to doing so in the near future. My first impression is that it appears to be more oriented to sport touring than touring. The saddlebags are significantly smaller, and carrying capacity is definitely reduced in them. Additionally, the profile is definitely more narrow, and I have some concerns about weather protection. The new electrically adjustable windshield is fantastic, though seemed a bit narrow for my liking. I m sure the aftermarket will take care of this. I m very interested in the DCT transmission it was weird not having a clutch lever on the bike. All in all, it s a beautiful bike, but for now, I think I m going to keep my 2015. That having been said, after I take a demo ride on it, my impression might change. All the trade magazines have absolutely loved the new design, and its riding characteristics. Weather permitting, our safety social will be April 26th at 6:00 p.m. Let s all try to make it! See you all at the April meeting on the 14th! Jim and Kathy Hudson Assistant Chapter Directors jhudsin@att.net (775) 552-2491 Page 4
Chapter Treasurers Clyde and Lucy Herring would like to remind you about the Door Prize incentive. They are asking everyone to check boxes in the garage and other storage places to see if there is anything that could be donated as a door prize. They can use anything you think someone else could use or would like. As a reward you receive double 50/50 raffle tickets! A very special THANK YOU to everyone who donates items to the Chapter for our monthly Door Prize Pool and those who continue to buy the 50/25/25 tickets. Clyde & Lucy Herring, Treasurer cbherringsr@gmail.com 205-253-7669 Chapter Treasurers 50/25/25 Raffle Payouts 50% Chapter - 25% Cash Winner 25% Cash Winner 100% FUN Sierra Eagles Life Time Members Dwight Rodgers and George Woodside Page 5
March Chapter Gathering Notes Our gathering started with Chapter Director Ken Pouliot leading the Pledge of Allegiance. We had thirty-two GWRRA members. Ken welcomed everyone to the gathering and asked that everyone be sure to have their name tags and that they had signed in. Mark Harris brought a guest whose name is Jerry Harris who happens to be his Dad. Discussed having a Garage Sale to make money for the Chapter. Steve Rubenstein and Charla Brand volunteered to use their house for this event. It will be held on June 2, 2018 at 7 AM. Please price all items before bringing them to the event. Charity for the month of June will be the Human Society. Joan Rhoades will be handling this one. Suggestion for September is Reno Gospel Mission. The activity binder has been updated and will be available at meetings on the front table. Ken thanked Clyde Herring for our CPR class. He did an awesome job. Don't forget to update your Vial of Life and be sure it is in your left side pocket of your motorcycle faring. Having them in your other vehicles is also recommended. Congratulations to George Woodside on another article published in the Wing World. New Gold Books have been received. Twenty-two personal invitation letters will be sent out on March 15th to inactive members. Motor Awareness: Jim Hudson has more pamphlets to be handed out if anyone needs one. Also reminded us to talk with people about Motorcycle Awareness. Ken Crow presented Certificates and Patches for Level 4 Masters to Ken Pouliot and Jim Hudson. He also presented Master shirts to Jim Hudson, Ken Pouliot, Chris Ward, and Dusty Rhoades. We now have 17 members that are Master Riders. Mickey Farrington discussed the TRC Advanced Rider Course. The class portion will be on April 13th at REMSA from 4 PM to 8 PM. The riding portion will be on April 14th at Summit Racing from Noon to 4 PM. Cost is $30.00 Marianne Farrington discussed a Cruise that the District in New Mexico is putting on in February of 2019. Page 6
Sunshine report was read and Birthdays and Anniversaries for March were acknowledged. Safety Social will be at Denny s on March 22nd at 6 PM. Wing Nut: No new nominations this month. Ken opened the bidding for the prize give a ways. We made $44.00 for the chapter. The attendance drawing was won by Marge Higley. Breakfast Drawing was won by Sue Pouliot. 50/50 Drawing was won by Lucy Herring and Dwight Rodgers with each of them winning $20.00. Door Prizes were won by Marianne Farrington, Dwight Rodgers, and Kay Dyer. Marge Higley Correspondence Secretary Sunshine Coordinator Page 7
Sunshine Report Sunshine Report Birthdays and Anniversaries Birthdays 4/7 Gay Jeffery 4/20 Sue Pouliot 4/23 Emma Crow 4/28 Marianne Farrington 4/30 Carol Hannigan Anniversaries 4/4 Chuck and Joy Wright 4/17 Clyde and Lucy Herring 4/22 Roger and Linda Knight Please contact me at crz4dw9@sbcglobal.net or 775-972-0252 if you know of any one that is ill or has been injured in anyway. Also check with me either at the above or at the meeting to make sure you are on our list for Birthdays and Anniversaries.. Marge Higley Correspondence Secretary Sunshine Coordinator Page 8
These are the Sierra Eagles that are enrolled in the GWRRA Riders Levels Program Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4 Louis Benton Joan Rhoades Kenneth Crow Chris Ward Richard Bogenreif Sandy Ward Gail Crow Dusty Rhoades Jo-Ann Bogenreif Sam Reagle Kay Dyer Ken Pouliot William Cuppett Emma Crow Marianne Farrington Boyd Jeffery Michael Farrington Gay Jeffery Carol Hannigan Lynn Jenkins Clyde Herring Jerry Oliver Lucy Herring Dwight Rodgers John Higley Sue Pouliot Margaret Higley Frank Boyd George Woodside Jim Caple Bob Mims Kathy Caple Sandi Mims Eddie Lewis Jim Hudson Page 9
Sierra Eagles New Masters Photos By Gail Crow Jim Hudson Ken Pouliot Dusty Rhoades, Ken Pouliot, Jim Hudson, and Chris Ward Page 10
Chapter Members Photo Album Ken & Sue Pouliot Jim & Kathy Hudson Clyde & Lucy Herring Micky & Marianne Farrington Ken & Gail Crow Chris & Sandy Ward Kay Dyer Bill & Joan Cuppett Boyd & Gay Jeffery Page 11
Dick & Jo-ann Bogenreif Dick & Sue Harding Dusty & Joan Rhoades Dwight Rogers Emma Crow George Woodside & Carol Hannigan Jim Nelson & Ava Donner Louis Benton Lynn & Liz Jenkins Page 12
Jim & Kathy Caple Jim & Darley Jeppson Bob & Sandi Mims John & Marge Higley Brick & Teresa Reagle Mark and Pam Harris Steve Rubenstein & Charla Brand Roger & Linda Knight Page 13
Micky Farrington showing off his new RV Page 14
May Events S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 12th Chapter Gathering 7:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am Meeting @ Denny s 205 E. Nugget Avenue Sparks, NV 89431 After the meeting there will be a ride to the Bridgeport Covered Bridge May 24th Safety Social at 6:00 pm Summit Racing Parking Lot 960 E. Glendale Avenue Sparks, NV 89431 May 25th - 27th Hoot In The UTE Rally May 31st Ride to La Porte, CA. Member Join Date Anniversaries Boyd Jeffery 2007 11 Years Bill Cuppett 2000 18 Years Page 15
It takes teamwork To make things run smoothly. Sierra Eagles Chapter Team CHAPTER DIRECTORS Ken and Sue Pouliot cd@gwrranv.org Home 775-424-4070 Cell 775-223-7332 ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS Jim and Kathy Hudson acd@sierraeagles.org 714-552-2491 TREASURER Clyde and Lucy Herring cbherringsr@gmail.com 205-253-7669 RIDE COORDINATOR Ken and Gail Crow rc@sierraeagles.org 775-420-2664 MOTORIST AWARENESS COORDINATORS This could be YOU!!! MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR Marianne Farrington mec@sierraeagles.org 775-848-6797 RIDE CAPTAINS Ken Crow Kay Dyer Micky Farrington John Higley Ken Pouliot Dwight Rodgers George Woodside WEBMASTER/PUBLISHER Micky Farrington sierraeagles@nvbell.net 775-747-7477 RV COORDINATOR Chris & Sandy Ward fmustang42@hotmail.com 928-580-2996 HISTORIAN Gail Crow gail89406@yahoo.com 775-287-4873 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Gail Crow gail89406@yahoo.com 775-287-4873 SUNSHINE COORDINATOR CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY Marge Higley crz4dw9@sbcglobal.net 775-972-0252 702-521-3607 MEDIC/FIRST AID COORDINATOR Clyde Herring cbherringsr@gmail.com 205-253-7669 CHARITY COORDINATOR This could be YOU!!! CHAPTER PHOTOGRAPHER Kay Dyer sierraeaglezz@sbcglobal.net 775-673-9549 CHAPTER GREETER Emma Crow NEWSLETTER PROOF READER Brick Reagle Page 16
Nevada District Team Nevada District Directors Micky and Marianne Farrington 775-747-7477 775-848-6797 dd@gwrranv.org Assistant Nevada District Directors-South August and Gloria Schellhase 702-376-3062 702-376-3063 adds@gwrranv.org Assistant Nevada District Directors-North Chris and Sandy Ward Home 775-302-3584 Cell 928-580-2996 addn@gwrranv.org Nevada District Treasurers Robert and Denise (Dede) Senko 702-293-5550 dt@gwrranv.org Nevada District Membership Enhancement Coordinator Marianne Farrington 775-848-6797 mec@gwrranv.org Nevada District Educators Kenneth and Gail Crow 775-420-2664 de@gwrranv.org Nevada District University Coordinator Randy Bolsinger 702-743-2091 uc@gwrranv.org Nevada District Motorist Awareness Coordinator Jim and Kathy Hudson 714-552-2491 mac@gwrranv.org Nevada District Ride Coordinator Clyde and Lucy Herring 205-253-7669 ra@gwrranv.org Nevada District Medic First Aid-South Robert and Denise (Dede) Senko 702-293-5550 mfas@gwrranv.org Nevada District Medic First Aid-North Clyde and Lucy Herring 205-253-7669 mfan@gwrranv.org Page 17
Team GWRRA TEAM GWRRA Anita and JR Alkire President and Wingman aalkire@gwwrra.org 623-445-2680 Tim and Anna Grimes Director of Rider Education tgrimes@gwrra.org 240-923-3272 Larry and Penny Anthony Director of Membership Enhancement mepgwrra@gmail.com 205-492-9728 Clara and Fred Boldt Director of GWRRA University toledotriker@gmail.com 319-240-4269 Randall and Janet Drake Director of Finance financedirector@gwrra.org 303-933-6073 Mike and Barri Critzman Director of Motorist Awareness itsawingthing@hotmail.com 760-486-3406 Dan and Rachel Sanderovich Executive Director Overseas dansanderovich@gmail.com 942-542-300-311 Israel GWRRA Mission Statement Established in 1977, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association provides an atmosphere for fun, safety, and knowledge to Gold Wing and Valkyrie owners. Vision Statement: GWRRA is a leader of associational organizations, respected by its Members as well as its competitors and the communities it operates within. GWRRA strives to offer the highest quality service to its Members. GWRRA - is a family oriented association of Honda Gold Wing and Valkyrie Owners, as well as non-gold Wing owners, our Associate Members. GWRRA PATCH PRICES GWRRA patches Large black 10 back patch $15.00 Black/red rockers $15.00 each Large red 10 back patch $15.00 Small black GWRAA patch $10.00 Also available: GWRRA name pins $10.00 (we will order as requests come in) For a mere $25.00, you too can have a patch. We were able to purchase a lot of 12 new patches at a fair price. Our vendor has indicated that there will be a price increase when we re-order, so this could be the last time we are able to offer these patches at this price. We only have 12, and the first Sierra Eagles who scoop them up will be smiling all the way to the bank. Get yours while they last! Page 18
Do you enjoy GWRRA? Do you have friends that ride motorcycles? Why not ask them to join? Place your ad in the Eagle s Nest! Your ad will be seen by everyone that goes to our website as well as other motorcycle clubs and riders that receive our newsletter in both Northern Nevada and California. It s a bargain! Business Card Size $35.00 for 6 months Business Card Size $55.00 for 1 year Half Page $65.00 for 6 months Half Page $95.00 for 1 year Full Page $80.00 for 6 months Full Page $130.00 for 1 year GWRRA National Divisions Page 19
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FOR SALE 1800 Shop Manual $25.00 Seal Tool for installation on or off the bike $40.00 1800 Drive Shaft for 2001-2010 $25.00 For more information Contact John Higley 775-972-0252 Page 22
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