CHAPTER DIRECTORS MICKEY & MARY SEARELS [email protected]ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS RICHARD & SUSIE DAVIS ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS Chuck & Toni Pritchard TREASURER Thomas Reed CHAPTER EDUCATOR MICKEY & MARY SEARELS CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR WILLIE & JACKIE COURTNEY PHONETREE COORDINATORS LINDA & GORDON MYRICK [email protected]RIDE COORDINATOR MICKEY SEARELS NEWSLETTER EDITOR THOMAS REED [email protected], Scrapbook MARY DUNN HISTORIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER TONI PRITCHARD ACTIVITY COMMITTEE /SPECIAL EVENTS Open PINS & PATCHES OPEN CHAPTER COUPLE OF YEAR WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WELCOMING COMMITTEE WARREN & JUDY ALDERSON WEBMASTER CHUCK & TONI PRITCHARD [email protected]Newsletter Editor: Thomas Reed [email protected]Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge Louisiana District CHAPTER LA-M Next Meeting - 8 Sept @ 9am @ Stan & Lisa Home CHAPTER DIRECTORS August 2020 MUDBUGS NEWSLETTER MICKEY & MARY SEARELS
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CHAPTER DIRECTORS MICKEY & MARY SEARELS [email protected] ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS RICHARD & SUSIE DAVIS ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS Chuck & Toni Pritchard TREASURER Thomas Reed CHAPTER EDUCATOR MICKEY & MARY SEARELS CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR WILLIE & JACKIE COURTNEY PHONETREE COORDINATORS LINDA & GORDON MYRICK [email protected]
RIDE COORDINATOR MICKEY SEARELS NEWSLETTER EDITOR THOMAS REED [email protected], Scrapbook MARY DUNN HISTORIAN/PHOTOGRAPHER TONI PRITCHARD ACTIVITY COMMITTEE /SPECIAL EVENTS Open PINS & PATCHES OPEN CHAPTER COUPLE OF YEAR WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE WELCOMING COMMITTEE WARREN & JUDY ALDERSON WEBMASTER CHUCK & TONI PRITCHARD [email protected]
CHAPTER DIRECTORS/RIDE COORDINATOR Mickey & Mary Searels
WEBMASTER/HISTORIAN/
PHOTOGRAPHER
Chuck & Toni Pritchard
SCRAPBOOK
Mary & Tim Dunn
COY/WELCOMING
COMMITTEE
Warren & Judy Alderson
MEMBERS ENHANCEMENT
COORDINATORS:
Willie & Jackie Courtney
ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS Chuck & Toni Pritchard
CHAPTER TRAINER
Robert & Joan Par-tigianoni
PHONTREE COORDINATORS:
Linda & Gordon Myrick
ASSISTANT CHAPTER DIRECTORS Richard & Susie Davis
CHAPTER DIRECTORS
Mickey and Mary Searels
Hello Chapter M,
We hope this article finds everyone well and healthy, and hopefully eager to get
back in the saddle. We will be at jimmy’s and Bj’s this month they are always great host!!
Remember to wear your mask and you know the drill by now. Bring your drink and there will be a ride after, so pack a brown bag
snack for the road. We are coming up with new ideas for riding, many chapters are not riding but we are doing our best to get out
there. Been hot and Rainey but a little rain will do us good!! Watch your emails for rides because we will be doing some different
things and it will require you to get the information before the ride.
In September your District MA will be putting out a Chapter Challenge to all Chapters in Louisiana I think you will all like it. We
have held all banners high in Chapter M and I know we will this one too!!
I know these are trying times, lets all stay safe and enjoy riding our bikes together.
See you Saturday
Mickey and Mary Searels
LA M
Chapter Directors
Thoughts for safety
Riding a motorcycle through curvy roads is one of the greatest joys of the two-wheeled
sport.
Many new riders are intimidated by their machines, feeling that they lack skills needed to
navigate a twisty road safely and efficiently. In worst case scenarios, these riders approach
turns haphazardly, entering into a turn too fast and too soon.
Learning how to properly ride through a turn can, at times, be difficult, but with practice,
cornering will become second nature.
Let’s look at basic cornering process: First LOOK AHEAD of where you are traveling. This is
obvious but not always instinctual for many riders. Riders whether new or experience that are
nervous tend to look in the near distance. The best is too looking well ahead of where you are
traveling so you can handle what is coming up.
SLOW: Doesn’t mean you have to use your brakes and or downshift to reduce your speed in a
corner.
You must evaluate whether or not you need to adjust your speed to maneuver a corner with
plenty of traction and skill to spare. If in doubt, slow down you can always accelerate if you
slow down too much.
LEAN: You initiate lean by counter-steering. A lot of riders believe that they are able to
maneuver their motorcycle by simply leaning their body or by looking into the turn. While
these are helpful techniques for assisting the bike to turn, they alone cannot effectively cause
a 900+ pound machine to change direction.
Also, consider that most people who don’t think they are counter-steering really are, they just
don’t know it. Pay close attention the next time you are making any sort of turn and notice
how you put a slight amount of pressure on the inside handlebar. The most effective way to
get a motorcycle to go from upright to a leaned is to introduce handlebar inputs. By pressing
forward on the handlebar on the side that you want to turn, you essentially unbalance the
bike so that it “falls” into a lean. Press on the right handlebar to initiate a lean to the right and
press on
the left handlebar to turn left. Counter steering is used whenever you need to change di-
rection.
This applies to basic cornering maneuvers, as well as evasive maneuvers, such as swerving.
It’s also important to be able to counter-steer with authority when a corner suddenly tightens
more than you expected, or when you approach a tight corner at a too fast speed. When
speeds and lean angles increase, it’s beneficial to use a more “active” body position that
provides a greater amount of turning ease and ground clearance.
There are three levels of body positioning for cornering: The “basic”, “intermediate”, and
“full” hang off techniques. I am only going to mention the BASIC body position as that is the
position used for typical street speeds. This position involves simply leaning your upper body
off-center, towards the inside of the turn. Position yourself as if you are kissing your mirror.
Keep your inside shoulder low and forward while your eyes look through the curve. Your butt
stays more-or-less centered on the seat. The basic position is easy to do and is not intimidat-
ing, making it good for people just learning to hang off.
Accelerate: Once leaned, you need to crack the throttle and continue to accelerate gradually
through to the corner exit. The basic explanation for why you need to do this is that it stabi-
lizes the suspension and chassis. Gradual acceleration also loads both tires for maximum grip.
Do not hesitate in acquiring these skills, because one day you too may find yourself facing a
curve that you cannot handle. The best place to begin is in a parking lot where you will learn
to lean your motorcycle
Thanks
See you at the meeting
Mike & Becky Stevenson Asst District Educator
Mickey & Mary Searels
Motorist Awareness Coordinators
Chapter M’s Open air Meeting in July
Door Prize Winners in July
Money Winners in July
Cheeseburger Soup
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 4 cups shredded Velveeta
1-1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, ground beef and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 min-utes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.
To all Louisiana Chapter Directors and their members.
2020 will be the year of let’s get together, and let’s ride. Come on your bike or come in your car.
North Louisiana (B, C, D, E, J, and M)
There will be a breakfast gathering for both north and south Louisiana. You pick which location works best for you, but we do have suggestions.
Meet the fourth Saturday of the even months at the Golden Corral for breakfast in
Alexandria, La at 501 Mac Arthur Dr
Meeting time is 10:00.
Dates: , 6/27?, 8/29, 10/24, and since the 4th Saturday is December 26, you can cancel or pick another day.
Comes as a Chapter or come by yourself.
Who knows what will happen after breakfast. Maybe a ride or just some fun socializing.
Louisiana District Directors
Beters / Jastrams
For Sale Charles and Patty Savant Chapter LA-J - Phone #Charles: 337-884-8304
Trailer---Escapade, Led lights, Good tires, Wheel bearings replaced, Kept in shop $1,000
New Seat---Ultimate 3 pc set, Custom Vinyl (Ebony), Very Comfortable, Beautiful $500
2 Helmets---Shoei, has Bluetooth setup included. Also 2 Half-Helmets (Yellow) $50
Leather Chaps and Leather Vest (size XL) $30.
For Sale
2006 GL1800 Trike
Well maintained with 78,708 miles on it. Many extras and is in excellent condition. Have a list of all of the extras. Asking $15,000 Paul and Linda Whittington
Chapter M, DeRidder
Mudbugs Gathering
The Catfish Hut
181 Catfish Rd, Deridder, LA
1st Thursday every Month at 6:30 pm
Next Gathering May 02, 2019
181 Catfish Hut Road, DeRidder LA 70634 – (337) 462-2266,
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11459 US-190 Merryville, LA
(337) 8250707
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