Chapter T Team. Gold Wing Road Riders Association NH-T Seacoast "T" Wings Newsletter February Next Gathering March 12

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1 Chapter T Team NH-T Chapter Directors Tom & Kathy Fallon gwrranht@outlook.com Assistant Directors [ACD] Russell & Cassandra Powers gwrranhtacd@outlook.com Membership Enhancement Coordinator [MEC] Chris Ferris gwrranhtmec@outlook.com Chapter Educator Please Volunteer Treasurer Christine Davidson Newsletter Editor Please volunteer nht-newsletter@outlook.com Sunshine Coordinator Carol George gw1500lady@comcast.net Webmaster Clark Clemens cwcleme.nht@gmail.com Next Gathering March 12 **GATHERING LOCATION** American Legion Post Calef Hwy (Route 125) Lower Level Meeting Room Epping, NH Second Saturday of each Month (unless otherwise noted) The Legion Post is hosting a breakfast on Sunday March 12. We ask members to arrive at 10am for $8 pp breakfast. Upon completion, the meeting will begin at approximately 11:15am. Please RSVP to Chapter Directors is you will be attending the breakfast for head count. Save the date for March 12 Chapter T Website Not a member of GWRRA? Click link below or visit our website above for more information. For free trial membership. Friends for Fun, Safety, & Knowledge The Letter T for NH-T represents the following: Together Everyone Achieves More

2 Directors Corner Feb 2017 Welcome back to the! We hope everyone is looking forward to the upcoming riding season. The weather seems to have stalled slightly, with the occasional tease of warm weather for a couple days in February. We know a few of you were out on the road with your bike. Please remember that this time of the year, the roads are still covered with sand and could have slick spots. At our February 12 Gathering, we had a large appearance of members arrive for the American Legion Post 51 monthly breakfast, despite the lousy snow storm underway. The Legion were very happy we could attend and contribute to the fun times and delicious breakfast. After breakfast, we officially appointed Russell and Cassandra Powers for Assistant Chapter Directors (ACD), and Christine Davidson as the Chapter Treasurer. We look forward to a great 2017 with our growing Chapter and welcome any volunteers for two critical Chapter positions (1) Chapter Educator and (2) Newsletter Editor. At the February Gathering, there were many ideas and suggestions for filling in our 2017 Calendar including destinations that involve waterfalls in Maine, scenic tour riding in Northern New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, fundraiser events, and much more. We look forward to adapting our suggestive rides on the NH District calendar. Planning forward - On June 3, 2017, Menard Motorsports will be sponsoring the 2017 NH-T Open House to be held in Brentwood, NH. The events of the day include various group rides, entertainment, and a raffle. All motorcyclists and guests are invited to attend; please stay tuned as details will be announced during our monthly Gatherings, as well as on the NH District calendar. NH-T will be planning a lot of ride and events this year. Be sure to check back on the website and in upcoming newsletter for more information. Tom & Kathy Fallon NH-T Chapter Directors Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge

3 From the desk of the Assistant Chapter Directors We are getting excited about riding this year with the Chapter. Even though it's only the first of March, more snow may fall this month. Although, we are hoping the temperatures continue like they were last Saturday and the first of March, both upper 60s. We are ready to ride but our trike is not now. The Trike is in the garage collecting dust, just sitting and waiting for my attention to get it prepared for the riding season. Yes, I am taking about preventive & scheduled maintenance. Even though the Gold Wing is a well-built machine, it still needs some TLC to give you a smile for many miles. You may not own a Gold Wing, but whatever you ride, make sure to take time to look over the owner's manual for what needs to be done. Remember that an ounce of prevention will give you many miles of carefree and safe riding. Along with the bike (2-wheeled or trike), take some time to inspect your riding equipment/gear, specifically helmets, jackets, boots, gloves, helmet headsets, and so on. Over time, these items will show signs of wear and should be replaced if necessary. Helmets have a shelf life that is typically 5 years, so please be aware and replace when necessary. Helmets can easily be replaced; your head cannot. Also, check the condition of your eyewear. If you are like me, I have Rx glasses and every year or two need to replace due to a newer prescription by the optometrist. Please consider Safety as first and foremost when it comes to your riding equipment. Now is the time to begin with your preventive maintenance of the bike and equipment rather than when riding season has started. This way you will be better prepared and able to hit the road when riding begins. Don't forget to verify your motorcycle insurance and registration is current. On June 3, Menard Motorsports is sponsoring NH-T s Annual Open House and fundraiser event. Menard Motorsports' suggest holding off on your NH State Inspection sticker until the Open House. For every State Inspection completed by Menard Motorsports, Shawn will contribute to NH-T with a donation per Inspection. More details about the open house/fundraising event will be forthcoming. Keep thinking Springtime and it'll be here faster than you expect!! Happy and Safe riding everyone. Russ and Cassandra Powers NH-T Assistant Chapter Directors

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5 A Word from the Treasurer, by Christine Davidson I started riding motorcycles in 1997 on a 1980 Honda 400. I spent the summer riding local backroads taking a course with Jerry Lotto and receiving my license. In the meantime, I met people who rode Goldwing s and with some encouragement, the following Spring I happened on to a CC Goldwing that had my name all over it. Undaunted as I was, I spend the next two terrifying weeks riding it and wondering if I had made the right decision. By the end of the summer, the bike was more like a toy than a monster. In 2001, I upgraded to a 1500 which is the same Goldwing I ride today. Riding has been a passion of mine since childhood and when I was 12 my parents bought me my first horse. Thus, my riding career started in the many disciplines of riding. Throughout my teenage years, I showed my own horses as well as others. As an adult, I purchased a Morgan Colt and trained him in English and Western riding, as well as trained him to pull a 2-wheel gig and a 4-wheeled buggy. The winter was enjoyable when I hitched him to a sleigh I had. In the mid-1980s, I became a Co-District Commissioner of the Ponkapoag Pony Club in Milton Massachusetts where I lived and brought up my family. My horse lived to be 19 years of age before I had to put him down because he had developed a Cancer. This is when I moved from riding horseback to riding the iron horse. As a member of GWRRA since 2001, I have traveled as far west as Madison Wisconsin, South to the Carolinas, and north to the eastern part of Canada. I love the freedom, interesting places to explore, and good people you meet along the way. My heart will belong to the open road for as long as I am able to ride. Christine Davidson NH-T Treasurer

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7 A message from the Sunshine Coordinator Get Well Soon: We wish Dave Parker a speedy recovery with your shoulder cuff surgery, hoping the surgery has gone as well as expected. We miss you Dave and hope to see you soon!! Please contact me if your birthday and/or anniversary is not shown on the monthly calendar or this page so it can be acknowledged in upcoming newsletters. Carol George Sunshine Coordinator gw1500lady@comcast.net More details for upcoming events, please visit the NH District Calendar:

8 NH-T Sponsor Celebrations Birthday & Anniversaries: Happy Birthday To All with a Birthday in February including Russ Powers! Happy Birthday to Beth Bennett for your upcoming birthday in March 2017!

9 MEMBER BENEFITS Member benefits are enhanced and upgraded on a regular basis. For the most accurate listing of Member benefits, please visit us at or call or Apart from Internet Members, all members receive the following: WING WORLD Magazine Gold Book Service Directory Rider Education: Specialized training for riders, co-riders, trikes and trailering Rescue - Emergency Towing & Roadside Assistance: FREE 24-hour/7-days-a-week towing up to 35 miles per disablement and roadside assistance; family membership is included Chapter Life: Come join the fun at a Chapter Gathering! Go along on a group ride, partake in a poker-run, potluck, charity ride, or any of the numerous activities available to GWRRA Members in their local area. Leadership Training: Free training that focuses on leadership skills (specifically with skills needed in a GWRRA leadership position), other training deals with Life Skills and Member Orientation topics that will enhance the member's life both within and outside of GWRRA. Motorcycle Insurance & Retail Discounts Travel Now Discount Hotel Program and much more!! Visit for more information.

10 % Savings for all coupon holders ITEMS FOR SALE Please submit any sale items to the Newsletter Editor 1987 Honda GL1200A Black, 90k+ miles, loaded and in excellent condition new tires, refurbed carbs, the bike is ready to ride. Available at Menard Motorsports for viewing and negotiating. Please call Shawn at (603) or stop by the shop on Route 125 in Brentwood, NH.

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12 2017 New England District Rally 2017 Held at Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Ctr Sturbridge, MA July 27, 29, & See Registration form below. Sign Up Now for the 2017 New England District Rally!! Take a few minutes now to complete the electronic registration form at the end of this Newsletter. For more information, please visit the NE District Rally Website:

13 2017 New England District Rally 2017 RIDING, RIDING & SOCIALIZING Sturbridge, MA, July 27, 28 & Numerous guided, self-guided & destination rides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rides will include the MA Berkshire Mountains, Green Mountains of VT, possibly the NY Adirondacks and rides in and around NH ~ Sunrise rides all three days! ~ Wrap up Thursday evening with us lakeside around the FIRE-PIT from 8:30pm / 10:30pm. Kick back & relax under the stars, we'll tell a few lies and reminisce about the good 'ole days... After a long couple of days in the saddle, join us Friday afternoon for a relaxing "Beach Fiesta" Dress up in your favorite Fiesta beach attire and hangout with a couple hundred of your friends. Friday late afternoon ~ Optional Mexican fare dinner; With a fantastic variety of your favorite flavorful Mexican dishes (optional, American dishes also available).

14 Sturbridge Host Hotel ~ 366 Main St. Sturbridge MA, ~ Ph. (508) Rooms $98/night plus tax. Mention "GWRRA" for Group Rate **If you have special needs such as: A refrigerator for medicine, please mention when registering. FULL RALLY REGISTRATION INCLUDES Friday Night Ice Cream Social - Friday Night Light Parade - Classroom Seminars - Access to Vendors - Awards - Door Prizes - Self and Guided Tours - Rally Bars Daily 50/50 Drawings - Banquet Dinner Saturday Night (first 400 pre-registrations) - and much, much MORE! ONE-DAY RALLY PASS for $10.00 INCLUDES All events for that day up until 5 PM & the ice cream social (Friday night only) NOTE: *NO ON-SITE FULL REGISTRATIONS **(All information subject to change) ***Mileage and age awards will be awarded to pre-registered participants only Special Drawing!!! All FULL RALLY REGISTRATIONS received no later than June 1, 2017 will be eligible to win a Full Registration + One refund, value of up to $100, depending on number and type of registration(s). ~ Winner will be drawn at Saturday night banquet! ~ For Additional Rally Information, Please Contact: MA District Directors Kevin & Georgia LeBlond (978) or gwrra.mad@outlook.com Check us out online at

15 LIABILITY RELEASE I/we have read and understand this application. I/we hereby agree to conform and comply with the ideals governing this rally and agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring organizations, and any property owners for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of participation in this rally. I/we also agree to assume responsibility for any property that I/we knowingly damage. Rider Signature 2017 NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY REGISTRATION FORM / / Ride Name (print) Age (optional) GWRRA # Exp. Date Date Address City State Zip Code (required) Phone # District & Chapter Position Co-Rider Signature Date / / Co-Rider Name (print) Age (optional) GWRRA # Exp. Date Co-Rider Address (if different from Rider) City State Zip Code Co-Rider Phone # District & Chapter Position Direct Mileage to Rally (Motorcycle Ridden) REGISTRATION INFORMATION Rally Registrations: Number of Full Registrations GWRRA ($55) Life Member ($50) Non-GWRRA ($65) Child ($30) Saturday Night Meal # Beef # Chicken Total for Registrations $ Optional Friday Dinner (Light Mexican fare, hot dogs and hamburgers): Number of registrations $20.00/pp) Total Number Total for Dinner $ Rally Shirts (shade apple green) # of Polo Shirts/color Small Medium Large XL $23 Each 2X 3X $25 Each # of Hi-Vis Shirts Long Sleeve Small Medium Large XL $25 Each 2X 3X $27 Each # of Hi-Vis Shirts Short Sleeve Small Medium Large XL $20/Each 2X 3X $22/Each *Shirts are short sleeve polo s add l products Long Sleeve/Short Sleeve Hi-Vis Orange TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Cancellations in writing will be accepted if postmarked by July 5, 2017 and is subject to a $5.00 handling fee. No other method of cancellation will be accepted All information subject to change Checks made payable to: Please Mail to: New England Districts Rally Georgia LeBlond 63 Endmoor Road Westford, MA 01886

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