Gold Wing Road Riders Association

January 2012 Newsletter

REGION "E"
America's Heartland 

NEBRASKA CHAPTER 'C'


                                        Chapter Directors.............................Tim & Teresa Krueger.............................402-741-1436
                                        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
     


                                                                           Chapter Director
               Welcome 2012 - each year seems to fly by faster than the previous.  Hope everyone had a blessed, joyous,
 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
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Assistant Chapter Director
Greetings Fellow Gold Wingers..How is everyone doing this spring..er ah..I mean winter?  I can't believe the weather
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
Nebraska Chapter "C" of GWRRA celebrated Christmas with a party held on Dec. 4th at Wunderlich's
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!

Mary Lou Stamm
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Safety
With cold weather here we all know this is when the little gremlins move into your garage.
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.
    
Dave & Karen Peters 
   


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


 cabin fever weekend

   January Birthdays

January 1-27 Shirley Liss, 1-27 Don Griffiths,  Linda Spiegel 1-29

January Anniversaries
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. 

Wing Nut Award
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.)

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Chapter Director
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