Gold Wing Road Riders Association
January 2012 Newsletter
REGION "E"
America's Heartland
NEBRASKA CHAPTER 'C'
Assistant Chapter Director................Larry Houdek..........................................402-564-5736
Chapter Treasurer.............................Phyllis Blessen.........................................402-564-6705
Chapter Educators............................Dave & Karen Peters..............................402-362-5005
Newsletter Editors............................Adolph & Shirley Liss..............................402-395-2850
Membership Enchancement...............Dick & Mary Lou Stamm........................402-564-3530
Chapter Scrapbook...........................Gene & Ardith Schueth...........................402-923-0840
Christmas Second Chance.................Shirley Liss..............................................402-395-2850
Chapter Poker Hand.........................Phyllis Blessen..........................................402-395-6705
Wing Nut Jury...................................Mildred Koeppen, Sharon Kumpf, Linda Hamling
Chapter Ride Coordinater.................Don Griffiths............................................402-910-6540
Chapter Supper Rides.......................Don & Phyllis Blessen..............................402-564-6705
2011 Couple of the year....................Jack & Kathy Wynn................................402-447-6127
2011 Individual Of The Year..............Larry Houdek.........................................402-564-5736
relaxing Christmas and that the New Year is off to a wonderful start for you. Thank you to Linda and
Dan Hamling for making the Christmas party arrangements @ Wunderlich's in Columbus and to the chapter for
picking up the tab - good time was had by all. In lieu of a gift exchange, we all brought toys, which were given to.
Holiday Spirit Co-Op collection center in Columbus Our next meeting will be January 22nd, @ the
Carl Steffen airport in Norfolk, main terminal. We eat at 12:00 p.m. from buffet - hosts are Wynns and Kruegers.
Remember to sign up for the Cabin Fever week-end in Fremont on Feb. 18th-19th and reserve your hotel room.
Be sure to note your beginning mileage for the 2012 riding season. Congratulations to Phyllis Blessen for perfect
attendance, Larry Houdek for most miles ridden in 2011, Dave Peters and Larry Houdek for winning the best poker
hands. Holiday seasons are a blast with so many things going on, parties to go to, and family gatherings to get
together at, but it is also good to get back into a regular routine (and regular diet!!). So, with all this said, until next time,
enjoy the wonderful weather we are having and see you at the regular meeting
Tim Krueger
Chapter Director
Assistant Chapter Director
we have been having this winter. I even put 53 miles on my wing last monday, yes on January 9th.. I'm sure we will
still have a shot or two of winter but every good day means 1 less bad one. It's been awhile since we talked about
the chapter as the Christmas party was so early in the month that 7 weeks between get togethers, but we do have
one coming up next sunday the 22nd. It will be held in Norfolk @ Carl Stephens field around 12:00 noon hosted
by Tim and Theresa Kruger and Jack and Kathy Wynn. I hope everyone can attend and have some fun and
good food. We do need to talk about the upcoming "cabin fever" weekend, coming up fast. I can hardly wait to
see and visit with all the good Gold Wing people and talk about the year 2012 and the rides to be. Last year
was a good year riding , for me, and I hope 2012 will be as good or better. Please join us next sunday in Norfolk
and lets have some fun, good conversation and of course, food. I really don't know much of anything so I will close
asking you all to keep a close eye on the vehicle BEHIND the one in front of you. Remember,
we are friends for fun, safety and knowledge..Later and God Bless...Larry
Udate on the Chapter Toy Gifts
Catering in Columbus. Linda Hamling did a wonderful job of organizing the event. The food was delicious.
Linda and Mildred Koeppen came up with the idea for members to bring a $10 child's gift to be donated
to a local organization to benefit families in need of help this Christmas season. It was my pleasure to
deliver the 27 toys collected to the Holiday Spirit Co-Op collection center in Columbus on Monday, Dec. 5th.
It was interesting to see the elves at work! The collection center is in the old Walgreen's building in Columbus.
The building was completely empty of shelves, etc. There were several rows of pieces of paper taped to the floor.
Each paper represented a family needing assistance at Christmas. As the needs were fulfilled, a large black
garbage was tied up neatly with gifts inside. The lady who accepted our donations told me they had 460 families
register for assistance this year and they greatly appreciate our donations.
Thanks to all of the members who participated!
Safety
These are the little devils that will let a little air out youe tires or mess with a bulb so
your turn signal or brake light wo'nt work. So if you do get a chance to ride make sure
you check everything out while the bike is warming up.
Christmas 2011 Second Chance Christmas drawing is over.
The winners were, Linda Hamling, and Phyllis Blessen
Shirley Liss, chairmen
For Sale: 2008 GoldWing, 13000 miles, new tires, selling because of health reasons,
Al Fisher, 402-741-0897 forjeepdude2001@yahoo.com
1993 Aspencade with 68,000 miles, Dennis Schack -
402-678-2297 home or 402-910-5692 cell.
St. Edward, NE. dcschack@cablene.com
NEBRASKA DISTRICT NEWS
LTP Article February
2012........
Most of us are always willing to help our fellow members -
this is one of the reasons that make GWRRA really a place for friends
that
often turn into an extended family.
Think of this: You
are a new member – how do you find out about GWRRA?
The people seem fun but what can GWRRA do for you?
How about: What do I
do at a Rally? Many of you know – many don’t];
How do the chapter finances
work? Or, I am a new Chapter Director –
now what do I do?
The way to find out about these and many other topics is to
take a seminar
presented by a group of people called LTP Trainers. LTP is the Leadership
Training Program but don’t
be misled. The training is for all members. There
are even new specialized training [Target Training] being
developed for different
positions. Currently, the Chapter Director Target Training is finished and
being
formatted for presentation.
Others position training to come are for District Director,
Treasurer,
Membership Enhancement, Rider Ed and Leadership Training.
Many of you know the answers or want to know.
Do you want to help share that information
with your GWRRA friends?
Why
not think about a LTP instructor position?
If you have [or want to learn] presentation skills along
with an interest to help, you
can be an instructor. You meet many new friends, you get to help them learn about
topics they are interested in, and you can do as much as you would like. Do yourself a
favor and think about this if
you are at all interested in participating in LTP. If you have
an interest, contact your Chapter or District
Director or contact us. Just a teaser
but,
looks like we may have trainers in western Nebraska in the very near
future – more to come.
Currently, in addition to us, we have the following instructors
Lance
Brozek – NE-NE
Carey
Ferguson – NE-0
When you see any of us, say hi and ask about the training
available.
We are always willing to
help. Hey! You can even get help becoming
an INSTRUCTOR!!! .
Until next time,
Nancy
and Bill James
NE District and Region E Leadership Trainers
"...every member deserves a well trained leader
January Birthdays
January 1-27 Shirley Liss, 1-27 Don Griffiths, Linda Spiegel 1-29
none
Get Togethers
January get- together, Jan. 22, 12:00 noon, BarnStormer cafe,
Main Terminal building, Carl Steffen airport in Norfolk, NE
November 50/50 Winners
Colin K, Phyllis B, Dan H, Teresa K.
2011 winner, Tim Krueger with a total of three
This space is reserved for any announcements ( children getting married, new grandchildren,
prayers for someone who is ill, anniversary celebrations, retirement partys, etc.)
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lisakuta/journal/1
Tim & Theresa Krueger
ngbowl@frontiernet.net
Assistant Chapter Director
Larry Houdek
lhoudek@neb.rr.com
Newsletter Editor
Adolph Liss
adolphliss@frontiernet.net
Treasurer
Phyllis Blessen
dobless@frontier.com
Chapter Educators
Dave & Karen Peters
dkwings@inebraska.com