WA-H Newsletters

* Early Spring Fun Run - Meet REI, Bellingham 7:30 AM, leave 7:45 for Smokey Point Cycle Barn in Marysville.

** Hi Guys, This is your reminder that we have that trailer course you signed up for this coming Saturday and Sunday April 10 & 11th. We will meet at the CH2M Hill office conference room downtown at 1313 Bay St. Bellingham. Please come to the main entrance. Someone will be there to let you in. Class will start at 6:00P.M. and should end by 9:00P.M. Range times and meeting places will be discussed at the end of class.
The range will be at Ferndale High School Parking. Bring your trailer and your T-CLOC's for both bike and trailer.

Don't forget the GWRRA Chapter WA-C - Early Spring Fun Run will be held on April 10, 2010 at the Smoky Point Cycle Barn in Arlington, Washington (WA) Registration will begin at 8am. All Motorcycles welcome, Come one come all! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Everett Food Bank. If all goes well I will see you there at Smokey Point for the start.

Any questions don't hesitate to call 360-820-1462
Thanks, Randy Reid

CD Chatter - - - Chet Renskers

Riding season is finally officially here. At least that is what the calendar says. The spring Fun Run, the Lime Run, and our trailer course given by Randy all coming up in April. A number of us went south for the Full Tilt Riders bike show in Tacoma on the 20th. and had a real good ride both ways. We finished up with a social at the Burke's that evening. It was real interesting to watch the riders of the "other" kinds interact and socialize with each other. Even though they were from different clubs, they had one basic common tie. Their hobby and/or passion was their bikes. I look at our organization and see the same passion. We love the open road and sharing it with each other. I thank those of you who went to Tacoma with us, and our son also thanks you. Clint was real proud and honored that several of our friends showed up. Just a note; Mike and Peggy Hudnell and some other local GWRRA members showed up for a "look around" that day also. Was nice to see them.

Edith and Terry opened their home and put on a great spread for everyone on March 20th, I know I enjoyed it. But everyone knows that us growing boys don't turn down good food. Thank you - Terry and Edith for a great evening.

We also honored Pam and Cliff Kamm with a Couple of the Year award at the social. They have done a lot for the chapter helping out new attendees and getting to know people. I know that they will be real good in this endeavor.

April is full of rides, fun, gatherings, and friends. Looking at the Chapter calendar - we have a full ride schedule for the summer.

Chet (renskers@telcomplus.net)

Rider Educator - - - Randy Reid

Please see attachment

Motorcycle Awareness: Ron Robertson

Web Master - Jeff Kelton

Message board http://chapterh.proboards.com/index.cgi
(There are more pictures on the web site. Please visit routinely) http://www.wa-h.org

Technical Advisor - - Cliff Kamm

I just ran across some of this glue and it shows great promise for fixing the cracks and broken pegs that seem to just appear in our ABS plastic parts. The people that turned me on to it had nothing but the highest praise for it. Below is borrowed from an online advertisement…

Loctite® UltraGel™ Rubber toughened Super Glue provides a super-tough bond that resists Impact, shock and vibration. Withstands temperature extremes (-20° through 80°). It is ideal for bonds subject to daily use and harsh conditions. The rubber toughened formula is also outdoor safe and gives more time to align pieces before the glue takes hold.

Provides a super-tough bond the resists Impact, Shock, Vibration and Temperature Extremes.

The Rubber Toughened Formula is Outdoor Safe.

Drip-free gel formula for no-mess performance.

Pin-point squeeze-control dispensing.

Self-piercing, no-clog cap.

If it works as well as advertised, it should make repairs a lot easier as it sounds like it will fix just about anything.

Ride Coordinator - Dave VanKirk

Hello Gang:

At the meeting on April 13th I will have hand out brochures of thrills that are available at the Oregon July 3-5 trip. Skydiving, glider rides, hot air balloon rides are available on sight. I am looking for someone to jump with Marcia, any guys want to volunteer that someone special? Or any of you gals want to volunteer? DVK

Here is what we have put together at this time and more will be added. In addition to our calendar of events already in place, these are weekends and trips to use trailers, tents, motels and bed & breakfasts. Or just a tarp on the ground as is my wife's favorite sleep out.(With grandkids, a flash light and a .44mag.... I was given the flash light.)

2 DAY RIDES (OVERNIGHTERS)
May...........
June..26&27 Cascade Loop
July...........
Aug...21&22 Winthrop Ride
Sep............

TRIPS
June.......?
July..3-5 McMinnville Or. (Spruce Goose,sky diving,glider rides) oh where is her sense of adventure?
Aug..7-15 Canadian Parks (Kootenay,Yoho,Banff,Jasper,Glacier and Revelstoke National Parks)
Sep..4-6 Hope, Osoyoos, Pateros Loop

DVK

Invitation from Canadian friends: Victoria Days 2010.

We need your assistance as time is flying by and our booked block of motel rooms goes open to the public April 21st. The motels everywhere are always full the May long weekend.It is their busiest weekend of the year here in Canada and last year people had a hard time finding a place as the Victoria Days event approached. Please pass this info on to your chapter participants.

Next, if you could let your folks know we need their registration forms in so we know how many wish to enjoy the dinner on Saturday night as we don't want anybody left out because they were too late registering. We have completed the menu and have attached a copy here for you to pass around. There is a time limit for getting tickets to the dinner.

There is a new link with all of our up dates coming soon on our web page but at this time Bill (our web master) is away.

Kirk & Kathy Elliott kelliott@ocis.net Web Site: http://www.vwh.ca/bc-g/events.html

BC-G CD's, Kamloops, BC

Note: Poster and registration forms are in the notebook at the meetings and on their web site.

This is a fun Rally, we encourage all who can to attend. K.R.

Invitation: Gerbing’s Heated Clothing wants to invite you and the members of your Chapter to come join the party at our

Big Spring Open House and Customer Appreciation Day, Saturday, May 1st, 2010, from 9AM to 3PM.

It’s going to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at our World HQ in Tumwater, WA.

Last years video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvYLQsSM7iw

This is your Chapter’s personal invitation to come join us. Make it a group ride and bring the whole gang. We're looking forward to having you here to help make it another incredible Gerbing’s event.

Lady's notes: Edith invites all ladies, friends, family, and others who are interested in Gardening to the Everson Garden Club's Annual Spring Garden Show on April 24th 9:AM - 2:PM. At Everson Elementary School, 216 Everson/Goshen Road.

Any Questions: Call Edith (360) 354-5774

April Birthdays - Ken Valsonis 2nd, Paul Ingram 13th, Judy Calman 22nd, Pam Kamm 24th,

April Anniversaries - Paul and Cathy Kellet 21st, Melton and Renee McQuade 24th

May Birthdays - Rodger Melton 11th, Steve Munro 11th, Bob Vargas 11th, Kathy Renskers 12th, David VanKirk 19th, Connie Slack 25th,

May Anniversary - Gilbert & Victoria Gunderson 26th.

WA District 2010 Calendar http://www.gwrra-wa.org/Calendar.html#3|2009

Chapter WA-H 2010 Calendar to print http://www.wa-h.

April
3 - Breakfast - 8:30 (Ride?)
4 - Easter Sunday
10 - Chapter C Early Spring Fun Run, Everett

10 & 11 - Trailering Course (Randy Reid, Chapter Educator)
13 - Chapter Meeting
16, 17 - ARCourse - (Bremerton)
24, 25 - Rider Ed Courses - contact Randy Reid
25 - GWTA Lime Run - Burlington

May

"DR" = Dinner Ride

1 - Gerbing Open House

1 - Breakfast at the Blessing of the Bikes - CTK Church

1 - Blessing of the Bikes, Christ the King Church, Bellingham

2 - Show 'n Shine - Les Schwab, Ferndale

7 - Good Burger, Laurel 398-2502

11 - Chapter Meeting

15 - Maintenance Day & Steak night - Robertson's

21 - 24 - Victoria Days, Salmon Arm, B.C.

21 - Paso Del Norte, Blaine 332-4045

22 - Whidbey Island Run

22 - Whatcom County Run

28 - - 31 - Chapter L Dessert Spring Fling, Kennewick

31 - Memorial Day Run - Whatcom County

From the District Director

What’s Happening 04/2010

Upcoming “OCP” training locations:

What’s Happening 03/29/2010

Notes:

Upcoming “OCP” training locations:

April 24^th – 25^th – North Puget Sound (Everett, WA). See information below for time and location. Note updated location!

May 15^th – 16^th – Eastern WA (Tri-Cities). More information to follow, as we have it put together.

April

10^th – Chapter “C” Early Spring Fun Run – This annual run seems to be the ride season opener for many. Pre-registration is $13.00 per person ( includes lunch) and $15.00 on site the morning of the ride. The registration form can be found by going to the calendar on the district website. www.gwrra-wa.org Chapter “C” has always put on a great ride with a safe and scenic route always a top priority.

16^th – 18^th – Rider Ed Courses – ARC and TRC courses being offer in the Bremerton area. Registration flyer attached above. For more information contact Eric Carlson at ericandmona@comcast.net

24^th – 25^th Rider Ed Courses – ARC, TRC and trailering courses being offered in the Bremerton area. Flyer attached above. For more information contact Eric Carlson at ericandmona@comcast.net

24^th – 25^th – “OCP” – North Puget Sound Officer Certification Program training - Note: NEW LOCATION – Denny’s Diner, 132 128^th St SW Everett, WA 98204 ( it is on the South West corner of I-5 and 128^th St SW - exit 186 off I-5 ). Directions – get off freeway and go West to first light and turn left. Go down ½ block and turn left into and drive through the “Motel 6” parking lot. This is not a normal Denny’s. It has a completely separate meeting room away from the main restaurant that we have reserved. For those of you that are considering spending the night on Saturday, there is the Motel 6 at $54.00 – 425-353-8120. There is also a Holiday Inn Express on the other side of 128^th St. Patty and I attended the first “OCP” training held last weekend in Lacey and we got a lot out of it. I assure you that it will be worth your time. Mike Briggs does an excellent job of getting all the information across, while keeping it interesting and even fun!

Bob and Patty Spencer WA District Directors bspswae@verizon.net

Vacation Rides: Please contact the parties listed if you are interested in accompanying - these are not Chapter rides, but private vacations that are open to all who wish to accompany.

This list on here will be continued and added too as vacation plans are shared.

Ingrams - 24th. May. Big tour. Leave aprox. 18th hit Utah parks and N.M. parks and caves, maybe Texas, return aprox. 4 June.
Aug. Head to Petaluma, CA for the "Summer Run" Big fund raising motorcycle rally for "Meals on Wheels" Leave 11th or 12th. Leave CA on 16th, go to Bonneville Salt Flats for "Speed Week" return aprox. 26th.
Sept. Pocatello, ID. Leave 21 Sept. Base camp tour of Idaho / North East Utah. return aprox. 1 Oct.
That is what is on our "big" list. Other 2-3 day trips as we can fit them in, + club rides.
Paul & Barbara Ingram - 201-0412 pandbingram@comcast.net

Kellets - http://rockies-gold.net then click on 2010. They have already 300 people and 215 bikes from all over, looks like fun. Cathy and I are thinking of leaving on the 12^th and coming back on the 25^th September. We thought we would see a little of Utah on the way back but the rally’s on the 15^th till the 19^th September. Paul & Cathy Kellett 318-1399 kellets@comcast.net

Newsletter - Kathy Renskers Your Chapter Newsletter is for everyone - if you have something you want noted in the newsletter please contact Kathy (renskers@telcomplus.net) 360 332-4765 by the last week in the month.

(Best to write an Email, so it can be "Cut and Pasted" in place.)

Goldwing Road Riders Association

Whatcom County, Washington Chapter H

"Friends for Fun, Safety,and Knowledge"

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Goldwing Road Riders Association

Whatcom County, Washington Chapter H

"Friends for Fun, Safety,and Knowledge"

Copyright Wa Chapter H GWRRA For problems or questions regarding this web contact Webmaster Last updated: May 26, 2010.

Copyright Wa Chapter H GWRRA
For problems or questions regarding this web contact Webmaster
Last updated: May 26, 2010.