JULY 2010 NEWSLETTER

CHAPTER DIRECTOR THOUGHTS

     Fun, FUN, Fun!  Are you having fun yet? We are packing and really looking forward to our vacation.  We plan to visit some family, relax and have some fun!!  We know that some of you are on vacation and some getting ready to go on vacation.  We hope you relax and have fun no matter where you go, whomever you see or what you do.  We will be looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing the photos you care to share. 

CHAPTER NEWS

     The annual Bar-B-Q at Chuck and Linda’s was just great.  The weather offered us an almost picture perfect summer evening.  The food was superb.  I swear the best bakers and cooks live in northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota and all of them belong to Chapter NE-NE. Our host couples, Chuck and Linda Steffen, Mike and Denise Stevens and Bill and Lisa Dendinger, provided the pork tenderloin, the tableware and drinks.  There were 34 folks at the get-together to share the great food and friendship

that bikers enjoy.

     We heard some reports on the District Rally this year and we heard it was the best one yet! Thanks to Lance and Diane Brozek (who are Chapter Members of our Chapter

NE-NE) and their great staff for putting together such a fine time for all. 

  Don’t forget to take your “Roadrunner” along so he can get his picture taken with you on your

Travels this summer.  He likes to get around too, you know.   

 It was suggested that we participate with the Nite-Out riders again this year for a couple of supper rides each month throughout the riding season. We think this was great fun last year.  

    There were 16 Chapter members on the Supper Ride to the Tiger Tavern which was not a very good evening to be biking and 24 chapter members on the supper ride to CJ’s at the Lake which was beautiful evening for a ride!  July supper rides will be July 8^{th at} Stocky’s Picnic in at the Plainview City Park on Highway 20 in Plainview, Nebraska and July 15^th at Sidelines Bar

and Grill on Main Street in Wakefield, Nebraska.  The August Supper rides will be August 19^th at Daddy’s Country Café on Main Street, Neligh, Nebraska and August 26^th at the Pizza Ranch 1501 Broadway Yankton, South Dakota.

     THE NEXT CHAPTER GET-TOGETHER IS NOT AT THE STANDING BEAR BRIDGE IT IS

at the Blue Moon Restaurant which is 8 miles West of Niobrara at Lazy River Acres on  Nebraska Highway 12.  We still plan to take pictures, as there is some really nice background scenery.  Please come as early as you can so that we can get everyone’s picture with their bike and a group picture if possible.  The meeting will be at 7 pm.  Speaking of pictures - while Cindi was working on the scrapbook we noticed that it needs to be updated again.  First of all many of us have updated and changed our bikes and secondly, we have many new members and a few who aren’t so new that we do not have any pictures of them or their bikes so we would like to have a photo session before or after the July get-together.  Also a new group photo would be great!

     The Chapter is planning a ride-in breakfast to the Fly-Way Café at the junction of Highways 14 and 12 on Sunday July 25^th at 10AM.  Everyone will ride in for a wonderful buffet breakfast and then some or all may plan a ride or rides for the day if they would like to.

     What are you doing on August 28 and 29?  Is it a mystery then come along for the Annual Chapter NE-NE Mystery Ride that is being planned.  Round and round we go where we end only the planners know so come along for what will be surely be a FUN weekend.  We will get the details on when and where to meet in the future. 

RIDER EDUCATION

     Rider fatigue can be deadly.  It can happen any time, but it is most frequent on long rides after dark.  Along with feeling drowsy, other signs of rider fatigue are back tension, burning eyes, shallow breathing, inattentiveness, and erratic riding.

     One aggravating factor is alcohol.  Alcohol is a depressant, and even one drink can be enough to produce a drowsy rider.  Other culprits include today’s Gold Wings themselves.  They are smoother, quieter, and more comfortable.  Cruise control is a wonderful feature but can contribute to falling asleep while riding.

     The National Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying awake – and staying safe – when you are riding:

·         Get enough rest.  This may seem obvious, but if you have not had a restful sleep, you are inviting rider fatigue.

·         If possible, do not ride alone.

·         Try to avoid riding long distances at night.

·         Use the audio on your radio to help keep you awake and alert.

·         Use the cruise control sparingly.

·         Watch ergonomic factors.  Ride with your head and eyes up along with a good riding posture.

·         In the daytime wear sunglasses to fight glare and help prevent eye fatigue.

·         Take frequent breaks.

·         Avoid overeating; have light meals and snacks.  Don’t drink any alcohol.

·         If you still find yourself getting drowsy riding, pull over into a rest stop or just stop for the night at the next motel.

·         GOLDEN RULE:  Listen to your Co-Rider who may well know what’s going on better then you.  Co-Rider, watch for the warning signs for fatigue and tell the rider YOU need a break.  Once stopped, visit about your observations.

     Remember, safe riding is important and demands your full attention.

Stay awake, stay alert, and stay alive.

      NEBRASKA DISTRICT NEWS

     The 2^nd Annual Nebraska- South Dakota 2 State Rally was held June 3-5^th “On the Banks of the Missouri River” at the Marina Inn Conference Center in South Sioux City, NE.  It was a full weekend and enjoyed by everyone.  The District Convention/Rally for 2011 will be in Rapid City, SD with the weekend changing to the second weekend in June. 

     Please remember that each Chapter’s get-together times and dates can be found on the Nebraska District website at www.gwrrane.com and the Chapter Newsletters can be found there also.  Each Chapter welcomes everyone to join in the FUN at any of their activities at anytime.  If you do not have access to the Internet and want a list of contact numbers for the other Chapters it will be available at our next get-together. 

NEBRASKA CHAPTER GET-TOGETHERS

Chapter NE-C                        3^rd Sun. of the month                        Choice of Host                       12pm

Chapter NE-NE          3^rd Wed. of the month          Choice of Host                        7pm

Blue Moon Restaurant Lazy River Acres 8 miles west of Niobrara

Wednesday July 21 7pm (if possible come early for pictures)

Chapter NE-0             2^nd Sat. of the mo.     D&K’s Gretna, NE   8am meal 9am meeting         

Chapter NE-SC          4^th Sat. of the month                         to be determined     8am

Chapter NE-SE          3^rd Sat. of the month             to be determined     12pm

Chapter NE-W           3^rd Sun.of month        Perkins Scottsbluff, NE        1pm

Please check our District Web Page www.gwrrane.com for the latest information on where and when the Chapters are meeting

REGION E NEWS

     The location for the 2010 Region E Rally will be held over Labor Day Weekend 2010 in Davenport, IA.  The Rally will be held at the Radisson Quad City Hotel 111 2^nd St. Davenport, IA. The phone number is 563-322-2200. 

NATIONAL NEWS

     Wing Ding 32 was held in Des Moines, IA and was great!  Each Wing Ding has so much to offer- seminars, Rider Courses, local attractions, games, Bike Shows, local attractions, vendors which include anything you can want or need for your Goldwing and even vendors with clothing, boots, apparel and (my heart be still) apparel with lots of bling.  Wing Ding 33 will be held in Knoxville TN.

DALLAS’ SECOND CHANCE CORNER

     Money for the 2nd chance drawing is in line with last year’s total at this time.  Tickets are still the same low price (.25ea).  You may buy as many as you would like.  Drawing will be at our Christmas party in December.  The more tickets you have, the more chances you have to win.  Remember all the money is given out. Thank You.  Dallas

JULY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES BY GRETCHEN

BIRTHDAYS – Jaye Adkins July 3, Dick Teeslink July 5, Deb Holmes July 9, Kathy Cornett July 14, Mike Cornett July 18, Carmella Rodby July 22 and Renee Risor July 31

ANNNIVERSARIES – Gale & Wanda Retzlaff July 22, 1977,

Dennis & Carmella Rodby July 18, 1969, Holly & Gretchen Holliday July 20, 1963,

Les & Lois Coughtry July 29, 1972 and Tom & Judy Olson July 30

We would like to acknowledge each one of our Chapter Member’s Birthday and Anniversaries so please let Gretchen or Cindi know if you are not listed.

CONGRATULATIONS

50/50: Chuck Steffen, Jaye Adkins, Dallas Risling, Marvin Blunck and Lance Brozek

Door Prize:  Bill and Lisa Dendinger, Chuck and Linda Steffen and Mike and Denise Stevens provided the pork loin, buns, drinks and utensils for the BBQ.

Don’t forget our next get-together Wed. July 21, 2010

BLUE MOON Restaurant, Lazy River Acres, 8 miles west of Niobrara on Nebraska Highway 12.  Please plan to come early and/or stay late for individual and group pictures.  Get-together starts at 7pm

HOSTS FOR GET-TOGETHERS 

July                              Dick & Cathy Cornett and Gary & Cindi Umberger

August                         Dennis & Carmella Rodby and John &Dee Rebensdorf

September                  Gary & Paulette Gross and Harley & Deb Holmes

October                       Jerry & Shirley Hoffart

November                   Duane & Betty Schroeder

December                   Jerry & Deb Weise

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 8               Supper Ride Stockys BBQ Picnic      Plainview, NE- City Park

July 15             Supper Ride Sidelines Bar & Grill     Wakefield, NE

July 21             July Get-together-Blue Moon                        Niobrara, NE (8 miles west)

July 21             Pictures w/bike and Group Picture   at get-together

July 25             Ride-in Breakfast Fly-Way Café         Niobrara, NE at 10AM

Aug. 19           Supper Ride Daddy’s Country Café Neleigh, NE

Aug. 26           Supper Ride Pizza Ranch                  Yankton, SD  

Aug. 28-29      MYSTERY RIDE                                 ANYONE’S GUESS  

Sept 2-5          Region E Rally                                                Radisson         Davenport, IA

RIDE SAFE

Gary and Cindi Umberger

402-360-2282 or 402-360-0294

Email Addresses

GARY & CINDI UMBERGER                                                               Jerry  & Deb Wiese   

  BIGUMPPY@YAHOO.COM                                                              jwiese@cableone.net

DEB & HARLEY HOLMES                                                                   DALLAS RISLING              DEBANDHARLEY@IW.NET                                                             DRIS00214@KNOLOGY.NET

        Chuck & Linda Steffen                               MIKE & DENISE STEVENS

             chuckauto@gpcom.net                                                                 mikeden@gpcom.net          

Things you can learn from bikers …

Work to ride & ride to work.

The cost of our Newsletter is generously provided by:

Chuck’s Auto & Sunheat Authorized Dealer and Repair

Chuck & Linda Steffen

89050 Hwy 81 Crofton, NE

 402-357-3704