GWRRA-WIH.org

Chapter H Directors: Bruce & Tina Gebhard               

Email: wichapterh@gmail.com
Home phone: 608-635-3809 (evenings)

Tina Cell 6058-516-4320

Bruce cell: 608-516-5520                                                                    

Assistant Directors: John & Denise Scott    608-243-9332           

Chapter Website: www.gwrra-wih.org       

Facebook page: GWRRA WI Chapter “H” and friends (Madison)

Social Location/Date: Sunday June 13^th      10:00 AM Monona Gardens Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Rd Monona, WI

ACTIVITIES FOR THIS MONTH:Friday lunch bunch – 11:00. Watch your email, check the website, or chapter H Facebook page for the location.   Contact Marcella Newell for more information.  (608)354-2767UPCOMING EVENTS:

Happy Father’s Day!

 The 2021 riding season “Tour Sheets” are available on the district website at; https://www.gwrra-wi.org/tour-sheet.html  Get as many signatures as you can and turn it in at the end of the year for a chance to win $100. It’s also a great way to get out and meet some new folks or visit friends that you haven’t seen in a while!

Sat, June 5 10am – 6pm Chapter M fundraiser, Festival Foods, 1001 Main Ave, De Pere, WI. Bruce is planning to go, so watch your email for ride information.

 June 18^th & 19^th is the Wisconsin “Wild West Wings” rally in Wisconsin Rapids. The district team has a lot of fun rides, games and activities planned. It’s shaping up to be a real boot stompin’ good time! The rally is FREE this year! Flyers are available at:

https://www.gwrra-wi.org/wi-district-rally-2021.html

Please RSVP using the registration form so that they have an idea how many will be attending, as well as signing the release portion.  

Wing Ding 42 is happening this year in Springfield MO. It runs from Tuesday June 29^th thru Saturday July 3^rd. We really hope you can join us for a great time there! We would also really appreciate your support on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm during the award ceremony, when Tina and I will be introduced as the Northwest Territory International Couple of the Year for  2020-2021.  Note:  If you’re interested, a group ride to and from Springfield is planned.  For details and to sign up please contact John Scott @ johnhscottjr@gmail.com

From the Assistant Directors:

As briefly noted above I have a route planned to and from the Madison area to Springfield.  The route down follows parts of the Mississippi River and the route back is on the interstate(s) that follow route 66.  I will have to leave St Louis early to make a 4:30 appt in Madison though.  If you’re interested, please let me know so I have some idea of headcount.  You will be responsible for your own lodging for the overnight stays to and from Springfield in Hannibal   MO on the way down and St Louis MO on the way back.  We will be leaving on Sunday June 26^th from the Madison area and leaving to return Sunday July 4^th. 

Chapter H rides- Wing Riding Wisconsin

What do Goldwings and Brats have in common?

Any GWRRA member will tell you we love to eat brats and we love to ride to brat fries. Chapter H has had a chance to meet both in the last few weeks. A brat fry and a ride to 3 Chapter events. Could there be anything better?

• On April 24^th Chapter H traveled to Chapter Q’s brat fry in Wausau. We had 3 bikes and one car with 7 Chapter H members all wearing proper safety gear brave the rain and cold. We had fun enjoying the cranberry bogs and ginseng fields as we traveled through several of our northern counties. Not the best of rides but good brats and fun with Chapter Q.

Thanks to Bruce Gebhard for leading us through many roads that my husband John Scott had never been on even though he had lived in Marathon and Portage Counties.

• Our return ride on April 24^th we had 3 bikes and 1 car all wearing proper safety gear that enjoyed a more direct route home.

•  On April 29^th we had an evening ride. There were 4 bikes with 7 Chapter H members all wearing proper safety gear.   We rode from Madison to Fort Atkinson, to Lake Mills, and Cottage Grove.  We ended at Culvers on the East Side of Madison enjoying a little evening snack.    

• On May 1 we had 4 bikes and 1 car with 9 Chapter H members all wearing proper safety gear travel to Chapter E brat fry in Randolph for our breakfast brat. True breakfast of champions is a brat and sauerkraut. Yum.  From Randolph we traveled to Chapter C in Fond du Lac for our lunch brat.

• Our return ride on May 1^st we had 3 bikes and 1 car (7 Chapter H members) all wearing proper safety gear.  It was a great ride that included a trip around the east side of Lake Winnebago before heading back to Madison,  Special thanks to John Scott for planning a ride also with many back roads including a windy trip through the Horicon Marsh.

Chapter E was wondering if I would rate the best brat and so did Chapter C. I did joke that my decision could be swayed with a free brat. Neither Chapter E or Chapter C took up my offer, so I have no opinion as to which brat was better.

I guess the decision was that there is no bad brat fry if sponsored by a GWRRA Chapter. Thank you to Chapters, Q, E and C for feeding us. We enjoyed the ride, the food and seeing other GWRRA members.

• May 14^th while at Dust Off, Chapter H had 3 bikes and 1 car with 6 members all wearing proper safety gear enjoy a ride up and around Lake Winnebago.  It was some fabulous back roads with nice curves and turns. 

So grateful that 2021 is starting off better than 2020.

Denise Scott

June Birthdays:

7th George Blum

8^th Frank Sell

June Anniversaries:

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*****If we do not have your Birthday or Anniversary listed, please let one of the Chapter staff members know so we can add it.  ******

Chapter Website: www.gwrra-wih.org
Facebook page: GWRRA WI Chapter “H” and friends (Madison)
Email: wichapterh@gmail.com

Directors: Bruce & Tina Gebhard             Home phone: 608-635-3809 (evenings) 

Tina Cell: 608-516-4320     Bruce cell: 608-516-5520                                          Assistant Directors: John & Denise Scott  608-243-9332

Monthly Social gathering: Sunday May 16^th. 10:00 AM   Plan for a ride after the social Monona Gardens Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Rd, Monona, WI

ACTIVITES FOR THIS MONTH:Friday lunch bunch – 11:00AM, Canceled until the pandemic is over.

UPCOMING EVENTS:    
Sat, April 24 10am – 4 pm Chapter Q fundraiser at Trig’s Grocery 110 S 17th Ave, Wausau, WI.

Fri, April 30 & May 1^st 9am – 5pm, Chapter C fundraiser at Festival Foods, 1125 E Johnson St, Fond Du Lac, WI

Sat. May 1^st 9am-2pm Chapter E fundraiser at Piggly Wiggly 164 Kienow Dr Randolph, WI

May 14^th & 15^th is Dust Off in West Bend, WI at Lazy Days campground. Contact Joe Heindereich @ muskieman1965@sbcglobal.net for questions or more information.

May 21^st, TRC and May 22^nd ARC, at the Fond Du Lac County fairgrounds, 520 Fond Du Lac Ave. Fond Du Lac, WI.  Registration forms are on the district website. Cost is $40 per bike.

Sat, June 5 10am – 6pm Chapter M fundraiser, Festival Foods, 1001 Main Ave, De Pere, WI

June 18^th & 19^th is the Wisconsin “Wild West Wings” rally in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The district team has a lot of fun rides, games and activities planned. It’s shaping up to be a real boot stompin good time! The rally is FREE this year! Flyers are available at:

https://www.gwrra-wi.org/wi-district-rally-2021.html

Wing Ding 42 is happening this year in Springfield MO. It runs from Tuesday June 29^th thru Saturday July 3^rd. We really hope you can join us for a great time there! We would also really appreciate your support on Tuesday afternoon during the International Couple of the Year presentations as Tina and I get to go onstage as the 2020-2021 Northwest ICOY.  We are planning a group ride down and back. 

From the Directors:Happy Spring Everyone!

 As you all know, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month.   This is a great reminder for any driver, whether it’s in a vehicle or on a bike.  We talk a lot about making sure we are seen and making sure we wear our safety gear.  We have opportunities to partake in Shiny Side Up’s (formerly known as Parking Lot Practices) and even ARC and TRC courses to help keep our skills sharp.   You see a big part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness depends on us.  Always being in the right frame of mind when we ride, not being tired, not being distracted, and riding safely.  These are the things we CAN control.  What we can’t control is the other drivers on the roadway.  We can prepare ourselves to be able to “interact” with them and do everything we can to be seen and keep ourselves safe.  Whether that means simply making sure your lane position is visible to them or having to practice your maneuvers because of their actions – it begins with you.  Being alert to the traffic around you, the hazards you may see, and the unknown’s that get thrown our way are all part of riding safely.  Especially as we get out riding more, let’s make sure we are constantly aware of our surroundings!

A great opportunity that comes from May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, is the push for more education opportunities in our communities.  Our Motorist Awareness Program is a vital key for our sharing with other drivers.  Take advantage of any chance you may have to hold a Motorist Awareness event – no matter how big or small – to help educate other drivers who share our roadway.  It can be as simple as a folding table with pamphlets at your local grocery store or getting the chance to educate a Driver’s Education class.   How about a MAP table at your fundraiser? 

Speaking of getting out riding more, Chapter H started our Thursday night rides on April 15^th.   We had 3 bikes (4 riders), and all wore safety gear.  I (Tina) was the only female that joined their spouse….Tom told me that some wives are smarter than others!  It was a brisk 51 mile ride, but it sure felt good to get out.  We enjoyed a nice ride up around Lake Wisconsin over through Poynette and Deforest, ending up at Culver’s in Waunakee.   Looking forward to more adventures! Stay safe! Bruce & Tina Gebhard

Happy May Birthday’s: 9^th Stan Harris 16^th Marilyn Festge 20^th Sara Wendorf 29^th Mary Lou Schwartzlow 29^th Jeremy Wilkins 30^th Mike Netzer 30^th Gary Festge

May Anniversaries:Gary & Marilyn Festge

GWRRA WI- Chapter H              Email: wichapterh@gmail.com
Chapter Website: www.gwrra-wih.org
Facebook page: GWRRA WI Chapter “H” and friends (Madison)

Directors: Bruce & Tina Gebhard  Home phone: 608-635-3809 (evenings) Tina Cell: 608–5164320                                       Bruce cell: 608-516-5520  Assistant Directors: John & Denise Scott              608-243-9332                   

Social Location/Date: Sunday April 11^th   10:00 AM Monona Gardens Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Rd Monona, WI

ACTIVITES FOR THIS MONTH:Friday lunch bunch – 11:00. Watch your email, check the website, or chapter H facebook page for the location.   NO FRIDAY LUNCHES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Happy Easter!     The 2021 riding season “Tour Sheets” are available on the district website at; https://www.gwrra-wi.org/tour-sheet.html  Get as many signatures as you can and turn it in at the end of the year for a chance to win $100. It’s also a great way to get out and meet some new folks or visit friends that you haven’t seen in a while!

April 3rd is the WI District Spring OPS zoom meeting at 10:00 am. Watch your email a few days before that for the invitation link. Everyone is welcome to participate in this meeting.

Sunday April 11^th is the Chapter Social and Chapter Challenge mini golf at Vitense golf land. This will be immediately following our social. Cost is $8.00. They have indoor and outdoor courses. We will decide that morning if we are inside or outside based on the weather.

     May 14^th & 15^th is Dust Off in West Bend , WI at Lazy Days campground. Contact Joe Heindereich @ muskieman1965@sbcglobal.net for questions or more information.

    June 18^th & 19^th is the Wisconsin “Wild West Wings” rally in Wisconsin Rapids. The district team has a lot of fun rides, games and activities planned. It’s shaping up to be a real boot stompin good time! The rally is FREE this year! Flyers are available at: https://www.gwrra-wi.org/wi-district-rally-2021.html

    Wing Ding 42 is happening this year in Springfield MO. It runs from Tuesday June 29^th thru Saturday July 3^rd. We really hope you can join us for a great time there! We would also really appreciate your support on Tuesday afternoon during the International Couple of the Year presentations as Tina and I get to go onstage as the 2020-2021 Northwest ICOY.

From the Assistant Directors: Denise and I were out for a drive today (Sunday March 21^st.)  While not having the trike and switching to a convertible is a bit of a change we absolutely loved driving with the top down and driving some nice twisty roads between Lone Rock and Spring Green.  We justified this as essential research for rides when the weather warms up.  Now that my time has freed up with retirement we plan on devoting more time to this ride destination research.

While driving through Madison on the way back we saw a motorcycle that was in need of a new tire.  This served as a reminder to all to thoroughly check out your ride before going out for the first time. 

This quick checklist should help (from: http://www.motoreagles.com/blog/get-motorcycle-ready-spring/ ):

• Check the air pressure and carefully inspect both tires for signs of wear, including bulges, flat spots, or cracks in the sidewalls. 
• If you rode your bike hard and put it away wet, you’re probably going to need to drain the fuel and clean up any brown gunk or other residue that remains. As for engine oil, if you changed the oil and filter last fall, you’re probably good to go.
• Those of you who used a battery tender or trickle charger during the polar vortex should be fine, but you should still check for any corrosion and make sure all connections are secure.

Happy April Birthday’s: 17^th     Wayne Baetsen 17^th     Bob Martin 18th    Bruce Gebhard

April Anniversaries: None that we are aware of