the Trike Course taught by Terry Burrill. That same weekend Tracy Boyda and Stu Hartt taught an MFA course in Lethbridge.

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1 Gary & Susan Premech Hello Everyone; W ell we are sure that everyone has been taking advantage of the nice weather we have been having over the last while and hoping it continues until at least November. For those of us that attended Bob Van Nes s May long weekend ride, what started out as a rainy ride soon turned into a pleasant weekend enjoyed by all. It is official now that both Ron Myers and myself are certified as Trailering Course instructors. We were certified May 24th after teaching a class of nine members with various types of trailers. The following weekend Kim Coubrough and Fred Rea taught an ARC with 11 members and an ARC 2-UP with 7 pairs of riders. We had our third course June 5 th and 6 th with a number of trike riders taking the Trike Course taught by Terry Burrill. That same weekend Tracy Boyda and Stu Hartt taught an MFA course in Lethbridge. At the end of this week a large contingent of our membership will be leaving for the Reno Rendezvous. Whether you re riding in a group, by yourselves, camping, or staying in hotels/motels; everyone please ride safe and enjoy the event and we would like to have your comments at the July meeting. For those of you that have been thinking of attending the Region J Rally August 1 st - 3 rd in Cranbrook, BC and have not yet registered, please register as soon as possible. The committee organizing this event will need to know how many members will be attending. The information can be found on the following link. Ride safe!!!! Coming Events Jun 8 Jun Monthly Meeting Jun Reno Rendezvous Jul 13 Jul Monthly Meeting Aug 1-3 Region J Rally Aug 10 Aug Monthly Meeting Aug MT-ID Triangle Ride What s Inside May Meeting Notes... 2 Do you know...where this is?... 2 May 50/50 Winner... 2 Region J Report... 3 Humour... 3 News & Notices... 4 Meetings Information... 4 Classifieds... 5 Calgary Area Team Listing... 5 Calgary Co-op Memorial Society... 6 Gold Run Wings in the Rockies... 7 Lazy Dawg Motortrikes... 8 Pair-A-Dice Trikes... 8

2 Wing Wag June 2015 Page 2 Brian Hooker talked about the recent loss of his friend on the 1A highway near Canmore. Congratulations to Stu and Marie Ellen Hartt Chapter AB-A Couple of the Year for 2015 Brian wanted to share with the members the benefits of belonging to the Calgary Cooperative Memorial Society and how his friend s membership eased a difficult time for his family and friends. See the ad Brian has paid for at the top of Page 7 in this edition of Wing Wag. We recognize Brian s sadness at the loss of a friend and fellow rider and thank him for sharing. Shirley O Brien won a 2015 Honda Calendar as a door prize. Congratulations. May 50/50 Winner Dan Lemke

3 Wing Wag June 2015 Page 3 Con Williams, Region J Director T he riding season is finally in full swing all over Region J. I know here on the coast of BC we ride all year, but the rest of our Region definitely gets four full seasons. So, hooray! This coming month we are going to see even more motorcycles on the road as it is holiday season. Please! Be careful and use appropriate caution while riding now. It is especially challenging when all those "Cage Jockeys" are thinking about happy hour, beaches, and parties! This month we have a huge party for "Gold Wingers" at the Reno Rendezvous. There are now more activities and more vendors. This event is shaping up to be a blast. on August 1, 2, and 3. There will be a lot of education seminars, an MFA course and an ARC course. There will even be a bike show contest if we get enough interest. The poker run encompasses the two best motorcycle roads in BC, and it is all in Canada so you don t need a passport. The band performing at the banquet will be playing half country, half old time rock. Chapter BC-D is having their annual Gold Run Rally on September 5, 6, and 7 in Clinton, BC. This is one of the original places the Gold Run was held. The whole town is getting ready and wants to make sure we all have a great time! There is a cool poker run on all new fresh roads so everyone will be pleased. You can register on-line on the BC- D webpage. While I know we are going to have a great time in Reno, please remember that we have a Region J Rally coming up in Cranbrook, BC I know everybody is ready to ride now! Remember be safe and keep the shiny side up! Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, You're really doing great, aren't you? Morris replied, Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.' The doctor said, I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful.'

4 Wing Wag June 2015 Page 4 Greeting Cards: If you know of any member, their spouse, or immediate family who would appreciate receiving a greeting card from our Chapter please contact Judy Istvan, address nucleus.com. Judy will arrange to send the appropriate card on behalf of the Calgary Chapter. Veterans Food Bank: Please remember the men and women who committed themselves to ensure the freedoms that all Canadians enjoy every day of our lives. Bring your non-perishable food items or monetary contributions to the Monthly Chapter Meetings and help support the Veteran's Food Bank. Thank you to all who choose to support this worthwhile cause. Used Hemet Donations: Jim Baker is collecting helmets to be sent to Chad, Africa. If you have any helmets that you are no longer using please consider donating these to help protect a person in another country where helmets are not only too expensive for some to buy, but difficult to find. Reno Rendezvous: June Check out the website (renorendezvous.org) to book your accommodations and register for the event. We hope to have a large contingent from the Calgary Chapter Montana Idaho Triangle Ride: Depart Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m. from Petro-Can/A&W at Aldersyde (Hwy 2 & 7) - packed lunch recommended. Return Monday, August 17 at 4 p.m. Book your own accommodation from available list. Please let me know gordstevenson.com) if you plan to go or just want to receive updates. If you include your cell number it will be included in a contact list for the ride. Medic First Aid Course: Interest exceeded our ideal class size and as a result some of you were unable to be included in the most recent session. We will be having another class later in the year, September/October timeframe. Anyone interested can let me know at telus.net Do you know...where this is?: If you have distinctive pictures of places you have visited on your Gold Wing motorcycle or trike we would like to share them with our readers. Submit your picture as an attachment with the specific name and location in the body of the to telus.net. Then watch for your picture to appear in future editions of Wing Wag. Details of the picture and its location will be in the following month s edition. MEETING SCHEDULE DAY/DATE June 8... Monthly Meeting July Monthly Meeting August Monthly Meeting Monthly Meetings Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month. This is a time to share information and to meet old and new friends who like to ride together for FUN, Safety and Knowledge. See you at the next meeting at the Fox Hollow Golf Club, 9th Street and 32nd Avenue N.E. 6:30; Meeting at 7:00 PM. September Monthly Meeting Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge Come ride with us...everyone Welcome! For the latest updates on what we are doing and where we re going, check out our website: Rain, snow, or shine, we meet for breakfast every Sunday morning about 9 AM (Fox Hollow opens at 8:00). This is a great year round way to stay in touch with your GWR- RA friends. So, if you have missed the opportunity to join us for breakfast recently, why don t you come on over to the Fox Hollow Golf Club, 9th Street and 32nd Avenue N.E.

5 Wing Wag June 2015 Page 5 Classified Ads The Classified ads are free to all members and associates of the GWRRA. While advertised items do not have to be Gold Wing related, we do insist that all ads pertain to motorcycling. Ads will appear on a space available basis for one month. Should you wish to continue to run your ad for a second or succeeding month, you must resubmit or renew your ad. Deadline for submission is the first Monday of each month. To post an ad or if the item is sold or the offer withdrawn, please contact Lisa Miller at: Goldwing calgary.com CALGARY AREA STAFF Chapter Director Gary & Susan Premech (403) Chapter Goldwing calgary.com Assistant D Arcy Leslie (403) Chapter Directors assistant chapter Goldwing calgary.com Quartermaster Ken Braun (403) Goldwing calgary.com Newsletter Editor Lisa Miller (403) Goldwing calgary.com Treasurer Eric Roberts (403) Goldwing calgary.com Ride Coordinator Bob Van Nes (403) ride Goldwing calgary.com Rider Educator Kim Coubrough (403) rider Goldwing calgary.com Rider Course Terry Burrill (403) Instructor Goldwing calgary.com Special Events Ron Syroishka (403) Coordinator Goldwing calgary.com Webmaster Bill Haggerty (250) Goldwing calgary.com Membership Tracy Boyda (403) Enhancement Goldwing calgary.com Coordinator 2008 Goldwing 1800AD, purchased in 2009 Original owner 29000kms Showroom condition, Always stored indoors, heated garage. Added on: Backrest New 23000kms Dunlop Elite 3 Call: (c) (h) GWRRA TOLL FREE NUMBER (CANADA & US) NATIONAL LEADERS Executive Directors Ray & Sandi Garris gwrra.org Region J Directors Con & Pat Williams (???)???-???? Assist Region J Directors Arnie & Janet Tucke (604) Region J Rider Educator Larry Harland (403) I am selling my 2002 Goldwing 1800 and matching trailer as a package. I am FIRM at $15, It is purplish/blue and has lots of chrome and lots of extras. The odometer reading is 112,744. It is in excellent condition and a must see bike. Call: Randy Welsh (after 6:00) NOTE: addresses in this publication are displayed in a manner that will deter automatic address harvesting programs. This step is taken to reduce unsolicited to any addresses we post. We regret any inconvenience caused for our legitimate visitors. REMOVE ALL THE SPAC- ES IN THE ADDRESS TO MAKE IT WORK.

6 Wing Wag June 2015 Page 6 The loss of a loved one is devastating and we are usually ill prepared to make those final arrangements. However, we have an opportunity to greatly reduce the burden of decision making and ease the stress on the loved ones we leave behind. CCMS LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP-$20 Per Adult Join online at and pay with a major credit card. Make sure to fill out an application form with the person s name that you are registering (if it is not for yourself). A membership package will then be sent to you via Canada Post. Children under 18 are included with their parents membership. Application forms are also available at Calgary Co-op food stores at the Customer Service Desk. Benefits of Membership: Financially Our service providers in Calgary (McInnis & Holloway), Lethbridge (Cornerstone), Medicine Hat & Taber (Cooks) offer our 40,000 plus members an assortment of packages discounted by 35-50% with impeccable service. The only difference is the cost. This is possible due to our membership numbers. Even by adding a few extras to any plan, there will still be substantial savings. Plan Ahead Once you receive your package you may choose to pre-plan and pre-pay (optional). You will know that your wishes have been expressed and your loved ones may be saved some unnecessary stress. GOLD RUN 2015 September 4 to September 6, 2015 In HISTORIC CLINTON, BC GWRRA CHAPTER BC D SURREY REGISTRATION CARIBOO LODGE Saturday September 5, :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motel and Camping have been reserved in Clinton, BC under GWRRA Accommodations and food are your responsibility. (2 nights in Clinton) Cariboo Lodge, 1414 Cariboo Hwy (250) Nomad Motel, 1500 Cariboo Hwy (250) Camping: Willow Springs Campground, 9kms SOUTH of Clinton, 6353 Cariboo Hwy 97 (250) **Early Bird Draw, 50/50, Door Prizes, Bike Games, Fun Run & Light Parade ** ** Saturday night Meal & Sunday Continental Breakfast Included in the registration price** $25.00 CDN Registration per person *** GWRRA Members discounted to $20.00 CDN per person*** Early Bird pre-registration Drawing- must be postmarked on or before August 8, 2015 For more information: V Hildebrand gmail.com Barry McMillan bc shaw.ca

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