Gold Wing Road Riders Association
FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY, AND KNOWLEDGE
Texas District
Chapter N2
Humble, Texas
Monthly Gatherings - 4th Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall
307 Charles Street, Humble TX 77338
May 2018
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INSIDE THIS
ISSUE...
Monthly Meeting/Ride
Location Maps
Chapter N2 Team
Texas District Staff
Team GWRRA
News from the Chapter Directors
Ride Tips
MEC Buzz
Calendar
Classifieds
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Chapter Directors
Kenny & Diane Shults
281-642-4619
[email protected] Chapter Ride Coordinator
Robin & Mike Thacker
281-687-8548
Treasurer
Robin Smith
832-434-2991
Newsletter Editor
Steve Fleming
832-630-2038
Chapter N2 Email Address
Ways N Means
Randy Rainwater
281-360-4577
Web Master
Brad Rodger
281-687-3267
Website
www.gwrra-n2-humbletx.com
Chapter N2 Team- 2018
(www.gwrra-n2-humbletx.com)
MEC
Billie & Steve Fleming
832-630-2293
Hospitality Team
Linda Stich—Goodies
Karen Frazier—Birthdays
Ricky Frazier—Phone Tree
Chapter N2 - Humble, TX
Map from Google Maps
Individual of the Year
Robin Smith
832-434-2991
The Social Dinner will be at Coles in Splendora.
Jim and Lynn Flournoy will be hosting.
See you there May 10th at 6:30 PM!
Social Dinner Hosts Jun - Kenny & Diane Shults Jul - Steve & Linda Seligman Aug - Ronnie & Karen Vance Sep - Ed & Charlotte LeBlanc Oct - Rex & Ann Nix Nov - Ricky & Karen Frazier Dec - Kerry Manning
Alternates:
Guylan & Missy Roberts Linda Stich Bubba & Carolyn Tice
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Texas District Staff - (Texas District Website - www.gwrra-tx.org)
District Directors
Jim & Alvalin Woodul
254-634-4658
Assistant District Directors
Dan & Donna Rymarz
847-702-6667
Asst. Ride Educator
Chris Schoenthall
972-660-6285
District Ride Coordinator
Open
Membership Enhancement Coord.
Lyle & Sheri Altes
512-897-0860
Newsletter Editor
Tom Sprague
858-755-6071
District Trainer
Open
District Treasurer
Tim Brooks
254-290-5462
Webmaster
Tom Sprague
858-755-6071
Vendor Coordinator
Michael Pineda
210-707-8411
Chapter of the Year Coord.
Sheri Lyles
512-897-0860
Couple of the Year Coord.
Dale & Carleen Garrett
254-554-4123
Chapter N2 - Humble, TX
District Couple of the Year
2016/2017
Sal & Phylis Pesta
Assistant District Directors
Tom & Dawn Sprague
858-755-6071
TxADD2@gwrra-tx-org
Asst. District Trainer
Jim Scholes
832-627-8423
District Educators
Randy & Kathy Reese
512-744-3635
MAD Coordinator
Scott Finnell
512-591-7631
Team GWRRA - (Website http://www.gwrra.org)
Anita & JR Alkire President GWRRA
Larry & Penny Anthony Director Membership Enhancement
Randall Drake Director of Finance
Ray & Sandi Garris Director Emeritus
Tim & Anna Grimes Director of Rider Education
Mike & Barri Critzman Director of Motorist Awareness
Fred & Clara Boldt Director of the University
Dan & Rachel Sanderovich Executive Director Overseas
Bruce & Barb Beeman Presidential Assistants
Jere & Sherry Goodman Presidential Assistants
Francois & Chantal Seguin Presidential Assistants
Bob & Nancy Shrader Presidential Assistants
Tom & Renee Wasluck Presidential Assistants
Don & Sharon Weber Presidential Assistants
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Hello my friends:
Well here we are starting into May and the weather is still
crazy. Somedays are beautiful, and we wish we were out for a ride
then by the weekend it is raining and cold. This was the case for the
Humble oil days Motorist Awareness event. However, the event went
off great. We had a lot of fun and talked with a lot of people about
motorcycle safety and the main thing was to get the kids and parents
involved. They both got the chance to sit on a motorcycle while we
talked about safety. We gave out 150 Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars
and a ton of candy. Thanks to all who donated cars and candy and those that helped run the booth.
Mike and Robin have put together some great rides
based on the suggestions from you guys and gals so please
keep them coming. We all love great places to eat so any ideas
would be appreciated but we also want great places to ride and
sights to see.
We have the first
draft of the schedule for
the Texas District Rally
and one of the events is a
tour of Newman's Castle.
I didn’t know anything about this place, so I looked it up and it
is fascinating. The Castle, just outside of Bellville, has a moat
(watch out for gators!), a massive working 3,000 lb.
drawbridge with an accompanying portcullis, a chapel, five
round corner turrets, a courtyard, and a central keep with a
dramatic view of the surrounding lands. A perimeter wall encompasses the castle, ensuring you are
safe from oncoming Harley riders LOL. The man who built it went to Europe in his early 20’s and
decided then to build a castle here and after he established a successful bakery he started his
dream. The tour also includes lunch from this fabulous bakery. I think it is going to be a fun tour.
Some of the other things to do at the Rally are: BBQ dinner (Pre-registered only) Games
through the day. Bingo and Farkle both Friday and Saturday, Level IV dinner, ITCP classes, and
Living History day. But there won’t be any Ride Courses.
We hope to see everyone there. N2 let pack up some fun and take it to Texas District Rally.
Kenny & Diane Shults
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DATES TO REMEMBER...2018
May 17—19 Texas District Rally—Brenham, Texas
August 28—September 1—Wing Ding—Knoxville
Chapter N2 - Humble, TX
Health Benefits to Motorcycle Riding
Originally posted by: Clint Lawrence - Founder of Motorcycleshippers
Chances are you’ve heard how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle. How you are just risking your life being on your bike and you must have a death wish. For the most part, motorcycle riding is safe. It requires you to be extra attentive and aware of your surroundings. You have to think more, but you are still able to relax and enjoy the ride.
Whether you’re going to the grocery store two blocks away or driving through open mountains in the fall, any rider will tell you, there’s nothing like the rumble of the bike beneath you and the feeling of being “one” or “whole” with your bike.
It is a lifestyle and a passion, and it also has numerous health benefits you may not have known you’ve been gaining. You can soak in these benefits regardless if you prefer to street ride or off-road ride. The benefits come from both types of riding.
Mental Outlook When people think of health, they often see health in strict terms of the physical body and tend to overlook mental health. Motorcycle riding is beneficial for physical as well as mental and emotional health. There is an array of benefits and they are not limited to these listed. Riding off-road or on streets is a great way to enjoy physical exercise and clear your head for a while. But the big thing is, it helps your brain. It improves your mood. Plain and simple. Riding makes you happy and boosts endorphins.
Riding increases energy levels and your mental outlook. This does wonders with regards to helping you increase your happiness and mental health, which in turn, increases your life span. Who doesn’t want to enjoy living a little longer so you can keep riding?
Core Strength and Stability Just riding and enjoying a scenic view or riding to the grocery store down the street can improve core strength. Think about it. You have to work out your core just to keep yourself upright on a bike. Factor in some wind, and you are definitely working yourself out a lot more.
Maintaining the correct posture while riding also helps to keep your body in shape and can improve muscle tone because it’s a low-impact exercise.
Neck Strength Riding can also improve your neck strength. For some, this may not seem like a big deal, but for others with back problems or neck problems, it’s almost like a therapy to the neck and back. Make sure your bike is fitted and adjusted to fit you correctly. Craning or straining your neck will do the opposite and you don’t want to do any damage to your body.
Stronger Knees and Thighs It can also help strengthen your knees and thighs. Individuals with knee or thigh issues will find riding a motorcycle is a kind of physical therapy. It requires you use your knees and thighs, but without straining them too much. Over time, you’ll build muscle while eliminating any pains.
Riding is fun. It’s an experience. You can enjoy these health benefits without even trying. You can’t complain about that. Now go out and ride!
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Billie & Steve Fleming
Member Enhancement and Social Coordinators
Please send your articles, pictures to Steve Fleming @ [email protected]. Stay informed and keep others informed by
submitting early.
Rally Time in Texas! We are getting ready for the Brenham Blast called Winging Back in History or more commonly known as the Texas District Rally. What’s in Brenham you say? Only the home of the best Ice Cream in the world but there is far more to do here than eat ice cream. We’re planning to do the Newman’s Castle Tour and have lunch at the Newman Bakery. We’ve been to the bakery several times on local rides and it is never a disappointment. We are looking forward to seeing so many of our friends that we haven’t seen in some time. Rally time is so much more than venders and classes. It’s a wonderful time to meet with old friends and catch up as well as make some new friends. You never know when the next person you meet may just be another lifetime friend you look forward to seeing at every occasion, especially when you live so far apart.
Remember our old tag line, “Don’t Forget To Pack Your Fun”? Well, that should still apply. Always look for the opportunity to share your fun with those you come in contact with. You may be the spark to get them through a bad day. This is also one of those great benefits of membership in GWRRA. Fellowship with great people and fun times rank very high on our list of perks with GWRRA.
Also, be sure to show your Chapter Pride by wearing you Bee Bling and Chapter shirts and vests. The Humble Bumbles are known for having a reputation for being fun. If you haven’t made plans yet, there is still time. You could even ride up for the day from where we live but it’s better to stay overnight and enjoy that social time in the evenings too. See you there!
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May 2018
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 ???Ride 8am
Valero
242 & 59
6 Humble City
Cafe
Chapter Breakfast
9 am
7 8 9 10 Social
Dinner Cole’s in
Splendora
6:30 pm
11 12 LA-M
Mudbug
Rally 242 & 59
6 am
13 14 15 16
17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Chapter
Gathering
6:00 pm
27 28 29 30 31
15-May - Audrey Manning
24-May - Ann Nix
27-May - Jerry Barnett
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Texas District Rally
May 17-19, 2018 Brenham, TX
Host Hotel: Best Western Inn of Brenham
1503 Hwy 290 E Brenham, TX 77833
979-251-7791 40 Rooms Available $89.99 + tax per night Pets allowed with deposit
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Other hotels with blocked rooms:
Coach Light Inn LaQuinta Inn & Suites Brenham
2242 South Market 2950 Wood Ridge Blvd
Brenham, TX 77833 Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-5657 979-836-5551
Small hotel with 26 rooms 30 Rooms
first come first served Pets with deposit
Pets with deposit $99 $89 - $99
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Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Brenham South
2605 Schulte Blvd 2685 Schulte Blvd
Brenham, TX 77833 Brenham, TX 77833
979-337-9898 979-830-5331
No Pets Allowed No Pets Allowed
$109 $115.99 35 Rooms
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You can book all hotels using the code GWRRA Texas District (Holiday Inn Express - GMG) with the exception of the Coach Light
Inn. There are no booked rooms at that hotel however he will give us a discount room.
Before making reservations by phone at the hotels other than the host hotel, check online to see if you can get a better rate online
if you have AAA, Senior, Military or other discount. I found a lower rate for one hotel online.
All hotel blocks will expire as of April 16, 2018 if not booked. They will not guarantee you will get the above listed rate if you book
after that date.
Gold Wing mechanic availa-
Goofy Inc.
Greg Eames
Master Mechanic
Cell: 585 748 3953
Email: [email protected]
Specializing in:
ATV
UTV
Motorcycle
