Goldwing
Road Riders Association 
Whatcom County,
Washington Chapter H
"Friends for Fun, Safety,and Knowledge
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Chapter WA-H Newsletter
The Hound Herald
GWRRA Big Sky Region I - Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming http://www.bigskyregioni.org Chapter Website: www.wa-h.org - - Chapter Meeting: 2nd Tuesday each month 6:00
dinner/7:00 meeting - - Fairway Cafe,1726 Front Street, Lynden, WA Meet at the old Cost Cutter parking lot in Lynden 6:00, leave 6:30 for predetermined destination.
May Greetings from
Chapter WA-H
Chapter H had 37 members and 6 guests at the May 12th meeting
held at Fairway Cafe, Lynden.
Special guest speaker was welcomed: Officer Roger Funk from Whatcom
County Sheriff's department. In his talk after the meeting he covered
several things concerning causes of motorcycle accidents - most are Rider
error. Also safety gear, boots, and what he rides with. New laws
for WA state - specially Helmet laws. HOV lanes; it IS ok to
ride with motorcycle trailers in the HOV lanes in WA state.
Ron and Betty asked for ideas for the Slogan for the "Walk About"
for the July Rally in Lynden. This will be decided at the June
meeting.
Lynden Rally Theme: "Lynden II: It's a
family affair"
Rick Seater and Ron Robertson handed the Chapter shirts out after the
meeting. If you did not get yours please contact Ron and Betty. Rick
presented to Garry and Judy Calman their shirts as gifts from the Chapter
for their time and service as Chapter Director.
Chet Renskers announced that Randy Reid has completed the requirements for
being a new GWRRA Rider Educator Instructor. Congratulations,
Randy! Weekend of May 2nd - 3rd, Chet Renskers and Terry Burke
both joined Randy in Bremerton for a trailering course which Randy was the
"student instructor" for.
Everyone passed - !
Color Drawing = Judy Calman ($15.)
50 / 50 = Larry Peters ($45.)
Please note the upcoming events on the calendar at the bottom of this
newsletter.
Your Chapter Newsletter is for everyone - if you have something you want
noted in the news letter please contact Kathy renskers@telcomplus.net
or 360 332-4765.
K.R.
CD Chatter - - - Garry Calman
To start - I would like to say a "big Hello" to everyone who receives the newsletter. April was some what of a good month for riding. To start, 6 bikes with nine members going went to Chapter C's Spring Fun Run. It was a good ride with several of us winning door prizes and I did win 3rd place Grand Prize which was a real nice Emergency Road Kit. Then came the GWTA Lime Run with 12 bikes and 21 members and one guest. It was a good Run as it came up to Whatcom County. We were within a few miles one way or another from several of our members residents. The weather was cool but no rain, thank goodness. May is a very busy month with several things all ready passed and some good riding and rallies to come. Want to say Thanks to Ron Robertson for opening up his big shop for Maintenance day on the 9th. And both Betty and Ron for the BBQ Pot Luck later that day. Coming up: May 15 - 18, Victoria Days in Kalowna, B.C.; The 22-25th Chapter L Desert Spring Fling at the Benton County Fairgrounds Kennewick, WA. Judy and I will be attending that Rally. Then we will be leaving there and will be gone for 3 weeks. We will not be at the Farmers' Day parade and Rick will be taking over the June Meeting. May 25th is the Chapter H Memorial Day Ride. May 29th garage sale set up and the 30th is the Sale at the Browns. June 6th will be the Farmers Day Parade and Ron and Betty Robertson's Anniversary party afterwards at their home. Garry CD
P.S. Note from Garry and Judy: Garry and I would like to thank our wonderful gracious Chapter for the gift of our Chapter Shirts. It's very heartbreaking to leave the directorship but feel it is time. So, Thank you so much to each and every one of our Chapter members, it is so appreciated and especially for all the support that we have received through out the three years. We don't know how to repay all of you. We have enjoyed our time and getting to know everyone. Again, many many THANKS - Garry & Judy
In Honor of Memorial Day - - by Judy Calman My Country My Country 'Tis of thee Sweet land of liberty Of thee I sing - - - How those words strike me. It means so much to me to be able to move from area to area, state to state and so forth - The Freedom that we take for granted. Being deprived of being able to salute or sing any patriotic songs as a child, it is such a great joy to sing our country's songs and salute our free flowing flag. It is everything an American should be proud of doing. As Memorial weekend approaches, may we be so aware of the many persons, be it male or female, who have given their all or have served their time in the armed forces for our freedom so that we can proudly sing our country's song "America". So, thank a veteran and be proud of America - - even if she is going through a rough time. Also I'm so thankful that I can pray openly to a God for our Country. So let Freedom Ring not just this up coming Memorial Day but everyday. Thank you Veterans, we are so proud of your bravery. Judy Calman
Rider Educator - - - Chet Renskers Chapter WA-H had 6 members attend the Rider Ed Workshop in Buckley in March. Several sessions were immensely informative, one of them being the Emergency Preparedness Session given by Bob Minor. It was suggested we be prepared to better be able to survive for up to 48 hours beside our Wings. No matter where, we might have land slides blocking highways, wild fires, earthquakes, snow, wind, and even in a city - an earthquake may have us stranded on a roadway that is impassable for "emergency vehicles to get to us". (As In CA a few years ago.) We need to be able to survive for a day or two until help can arrive. What starts out to be a "lunch ride" to Winthrop might turn into days worth of survival mode. Thus, Kathy showed at the meeting an emergency kit with "5 year" water pouches, energy bars, and space blankets that she put together to be kept on the Wing. (This is over and above the First Aid Kit.) The Water Pouches were a problem finding in Bellingham, thus we ordered a case - good for 5 years. Enough for any in the Chapter interested in wanting some. Cost with shipping is 75 cents each pouch. It was recommended keeping two on your Wing for each rider - enough to sustain up to 48 hours. If you are interested in purchasing - please let either of us know. renskers@telcomplus.net 332-4765. 2 water pouches/$1.50 or 4 water pouches/$3.00. Good through March 2014. (I wouldn't hesitate drinking or using that water in years to come if that was what I had.) Below are some web sites that have the water packets/pouches that are good for five years, and also the high energy bars available to order. (Please note if ordering the water pouches, shipping cost is almost as much as the pouches.)
Web Master - - - Jeff Kelton
Keep checking our
Chapter Web Site - Jeff keeps it up-dated routinely.
Also, if you don't
get the chapter Newsletters, check the web site, as Jeff gets it
on in a few days.
Special Interests - - - Notes: You will see a bit of change on the newsletter. Last month seemed to be a problem getting it delivered to many - specially on Comcast. So, I took off the flags at the top and streamed lined it. Also, changing the format from "meeting minutes" to "meeting notes". The new "Chapter Roster" is ready to send out after this newsletter. This roster is ONLY the names, addresses, phone numbers, and Emails of active Chapter members - not all GWRRA Members in our area. This also includes active Canadian GWRRA friends of Chapter H, and also active Associate members. If you are a GWRRA member and wish to be on this roster, please contact me. Due to liability issues, I need to hear from you directly. This list is what our Web Master, uses in the "Members" folder on the Web site. KR
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May Birthdays - Rodger Melton 11, Bob Vargas 11, Steve Munro 11, Kathy Renskers 12, David VanKirk 19, Connie Slack 25, May Anniversaries - Gilbert & Victoria Gunderson 26, June Birthdays - Cathy Kellett 4th, Cheryl Crawford 13th, Paul Kellett 27th, Judy Valsonis 10th, Dorothy Johnson 23rd. June Anniversaries - Ron and Betty Robertson 5th, Randy and Debbie Reid 6th, Bruce and Denise Nelson 7th, Steve and Pam Munro 9th, Garry and Judy Calman 27th,
WA District 2009 Calendar Chapter WA-H 2009 Calendar
May
"DR" = Dinner Ride - meet at old Cost Cutter Parking lot in Lynden
6:00 12 - Chapter Meeting 29 - Set up Garage Sale - Brown's 733-3278
June 22 - 28 WY Rally Trip - Robertson
988-2305
July
Chapter Director: Garry & Judy Calman (bearonrocks@juno.com) Asst. Chapter Director: Rick & Jean Seater (rseater@gmail.com) Chapter Couple Chet & Kathy Renskers
Treasurer: Betty Robertson
Rider Educator: Chet Renskers Motorcycle Awareness: Ron Robertson (ronbets@verizon.net) Ride Coordinator: Dave VanKirk (thevankirks@yahoo.com) Chapter Store: Pam Munro (munrosa@hughes.net) Chapter Mascot: Abigail (Abby) Louise (in remberence of Lee Witbeck)
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