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June 2017
GWRRA Colorado Chapter E – June 2017
A RVADA W INGS
Colorado Chapter E (Est. 1990), Region F, Gold Wing Road Riders Association
“Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge”
Directors’ Corner
By Bob & Jan Wills, Chapter Directors
Greetings from the Land of the Midnight
Sun!
As I sit here writing this article, I am
wondering how everyone is doing? We
are doing well.
Getting ready to paint the outside of the
Daxx plays competitive soccer and this
is the first tournament of the
summer. After the tournament, we will
go to Homer to go fishing for both
salmon and halibut. Sure hope we
catch a lot of fish.
Please see Directors’ Corner on page 2
daughter's house. Got everything
papered yesterday so we could start
tomorrow. Mother Nature said, “No
way,” so it has rained most of the day. I
feel like were living in a dungeon as
there is a little light coming in, but it's
the color of blue from the painter's
tape. Hope we can get it painted
tomorrow as we leave for Anchorage for
Contents of this Issue
Directors’ Corner
1
MAD Musings
3
Christine’s Commentary
4
April’s Adjectives
5
The Picture Guy
6
a soccer tournament. Our grandson
Next Chapter Meeting – July 14, 2017
GWRRA Colorado Chapter E – June 2017
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Directors’ Corner from page 1
With the month of June already
here, my thoughts turn to our
fundraiser. We have several items
from Alaska for the silent
auction. Have you all got your
items ready? Please hold onto your
items until we return home by the
end of June, and then we will pick
them up from you.
Since our May gathering when Bill
Weiss asked the question about
becoming a Chapter Officer, have
you thought about it? It is no joke;
Bob and I are really moving to
Missouri. Being a Chapter officer
is fun, but it does take a time
commitment on your part. If you
are interested, please contact Bob
Have you purchased your fund-
raiser ticket? What type of a dish
are you bring to go with barbeque
from Dickey's? Our family here has
been my tasters as I keep trying
new dishes on them. I know that
I'm bringing a fresh fruit salad and
not sure what else.
& me as we would like to meet with
you to answer any questions you
have about becoming an officer.
The sooner you state your interest,
the better because it will take the
rest of the year to get you fully
informed and qualified.
Our June 9 gathering at the Apex
Can't wait to see how many bugs
we can catch on the targets. If the
bug run was here in Alaska, boy,
Field House has been CANCELLED!
We will have a dinner ride in its
place. Please watch your email for
further information.
would we catch bugs! The
mosquitoes are jokingly called
their state bird. They are huge!
Next Chapter Meeting – July 14, 2017
GWRRA Colorado Chapter E – June 2017
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MAD Musings
By Lisa Capano, Motorist Awareness Coordinator
Hello "E"veryone!
On the bike, I still try to Be Alert,
Be Alert-Be Alert-Be Alert!
he safely takes us to our
giving Bill an extra set of eyes while
There is a great article from Bill
Trask in our Region F Newsletter in
destination.
It is so easy to be distracted when
the MAP area.
out on the road. Please keep your
It is about being alert while driving.
you will help others and yourself to
out in the road, and how his "being
wherever you're going.
it a read, if you haven't already.
Enjoy the beginning of summer and
eyes open and your brain awake so
He talks about his own experiences
an Alert Driver" kept him safe. Give
stay safe and arrive safely to
Be Alert!
I, too, need to remind myself to Be
Alert and to pay attention to the
road and other drivers when I'm in a
car either driving or as a passenger.
Next Chapter Meeting – July 14, 2017
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Christine’s Commentary
By Christine Howland, Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Don’t you just love Summer? The first day of
summer this year is Wednesday, June 21.
This officially starts summer solstice. I was
reading about summer solstice and it means
when the Earth’s axis tilts closure to the
“star” it orbits (aka the Sun). This causes
the Sun to be at its highest position in the
sky. Why do I mention this? Because that
means more motorcycle riding for us!
Yippee!!!!
Last month, we had a wonderful day at
Maury & Wanda Stadel’s home for
maintenance day. My bike is all ready for
rolling on the pavement. Then, the hail
storm from Zeus happened. My bike didn’t
fare well. It was parked in the driveway
when the storm assaulted Arvada,
Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and Denver. I have
busted taillights, mirror case, front fender,
slashed cover, and a seat that looks like my
Ex was getting revenge with a knife. I am
getting estimates for the damage now, but
in the meantime, its riding season! It is
amazing what duct tape can do.
Sunday, June 4, I hosted the 4th Annual
Women’s Motorcycle Ride. I started doing
this annual ride because I noticed there
were several women motorcycle riders in
GWRRA. We had a great turn out the first
year.
Isn’t this what being a member of GWRRA is
all about? Group riding? But I would like to
stretch that to say, we are more than
members, we are friends too. We can do
much more than rides. such as charity
events, volunteering, participate in parades,
and getting together for a movie or a
sporting event. I would love to hear your
thoughts on what Chapter E and GWRRA
means to you. I would also love to hear any
ideas you may have for social events or
gatherings.
Chapter E is 68 friends strong. I have talked
to most of you at one time or another over
the last few years. I know we are all very
busy – is there such a thing called
retirement? I hope you have put on your
calendar Chapter E’s fundraiser event on July
8th. That is right around the corner. We are
going to have plenty of food, and the
ride/route Bill Weiss has been planning is
going to be great. It would be very special
to meet everyone in Chapter E. And, what a
better time to do this than at the Chapter’s
fundraiser? Let’s get those wheels rollin’!!!
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April’s Adjectives
By April Hansen
The Denver Mint
In February 1895, Congress provided
Tennessee marble forms the window
Mint in Denver. This new Mint would have
from Proctor, Vermont, was used for the
funding for the establishment of a new
the capacity to make gold and silver
coins. From September 1904 until
February 1906, the new Denver Mint
functioned only as an assay office. In
1906, the first year of operation, the
Denver Mint produced 2,132,250 gold
and silver coins, valued at 17.9 million
dollars, the bulk of which was 1,248,250
gold coins. In 1907, the Denver Mint
started its first production of foreign
coins – 6.1 million 50-Centavos silver
coins for the Mexican Government.
The architecture of the Denver Mint is
surrounds, and red and white marble
walls of the formal interior finish. The
brass and stained glass chandeliers within
the Grand Hallway were manufactured by
Mitchell Vance of Manhattan, New York.
Denver Mint Trivia Facts:
 The Denver Mint is the oldest
continually operated mint building.
 The Mint’s first coin presses were
showcased at the 1904 World’s Fair in
Saint Louis, Missouri.
 In 1906, $153,109,493.52 worth of
gold and silver was deposited at the
new Mint in Denver.
Gothic Renaissance. The building was
 The Denver Mint struck coins for 17
Florence, Italy. When viewed from the
 In 2000, The Denver Mint produced
stories high, in actuality there are five
 In 1949, the Denver Mint produced 6.5
of the building is granite from the Arkins
 The Denver Mint stores over 17% of the
nation’s gold reserve.
modeled after the Medici Ricardi Palace in
street, the building appears to be only two
floors in the building. The stone exterior
Quarry, west of Loveland, Colorado.
countries from 1907 to 1975.
over 15 billion coins, the most ever.
million Chinese Silver Dollars.
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GWRRA Colorado Chapter E – June 2017
The Picture Guy
By Donald Redline, Photographer
Short but Sweet
It was Friday night, May
12th;
we
had 20 fun- loving members from
Chapters A, E, I and L.
Since our Chapter Directors are in
Alaska, the meeting was led by Bill
Weiss and Lisa Capano.
Chapter I’s fundraiser is
September 15th, but will not be on
Air Force property ever again.
However, they have a park on the
south side of Colorado Springs
picked out for their fundraiser.
After the meeting, Chapter E
members were asked to stay. A
discussion was held about the
fact that the Chapter is going to
need new Directors by the end of
the year. Directors Bob & Jan
The talk centered around upcoming
Region and District Rallies. Talk
also came up about our Chapter
fundraiser on Saturday, July 8th,
more details to follow.
A couple of Chapters are going to
Bishop’s Castle. The one after this
newsletter is Chapter J’s on June 4.
Wills will be leaving and moving
to Missouri to be with family. If
you might be interested or know
anyone who might be interested
in taking that position, please
step up.
As usual, there were plenty of
great goodies.
If you’ve never seen it, it’s
AWESOME!
Please see The Picture Guy on page 9
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The Picture Guy continued from page 8
The Eye-tell-yun Dinner Ride
It was Tuesday, May 12th, 13
of us gathered at (met at)
Delvickio’s Italian Restaurant in
Broomfield. Good food and great
conversation.
Next Chapter Meeting – July 14, 2017
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GWRRA Colorado Chapter E – June 2017
Colorado Chapter Directors
Chapter A – Littleton
Ron & Deann Fagler
[email protected]
Dave & Paula Campbell
[email protected]
Bob & Jan Wills
[email protected]
Steve & Inez Scholbrock
[email protected]
Steve & Jacque Callicott
[email protected]
Bryan & Emma Lape
[email protected]
Tami & Steve Bender
[email protected]
Diana & Dave Bradley
[email protected]
Chapter E Staff
Chapter B – Grand Junction
Directors:
Bob & Jan Wills
[email protected]
Chapter E – Arvada
Rider Educator:
Bill Weiss
[email protected]
Treasurer/Chapter Store:
April Hansen-Keppler
[email protected]
Motorist Awareness:
Lisa Capano
[email protected]
Membership Enhancement:
Christine Howland
[email protected]
Newsletter/Ride Book:
April Hansen-Keppler
[email protected]
Photographer:
Donald Redline
[email protected]
Phone Tree:
Wanda Stadel
[email protected]
Chapter G – Fort Collins
Chapter I – Colorado Springs
Chapter J – Aurora
Chapter L – Lakewood
Chapter N – Pueblo
Chapter Q – Montrose
Bill & Nancy Pierce
Wyoming B – Cheyenne
Paul & Marla Muirbrook
[email protected]
[email protected]
Colorado District Staff
District Directors
Jim & Barb Griffin
Assistant Directors - East
Fred & Linda Fisher
Assistant Directors - West
Treasurers/Store
Rider Educator
Leadership Trainers
Motorist Awareness (MAP) Coordinator
Assistant Motorist Awareness Coord.
Nick & Ginny Hoppner
Randall & Janet Drake
Earl Edwards
Bob & Jan Wills
Peter Keppler
Nick Hoppner
Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Vacant
Chapter of the Year Coordinators
Fred & Linda Fisher
COY/IOY Coordinators
Webmasters
Newsletter Editor
Photographer
Convention Coordinators
2016-2017 COY
2016-2017 IOY
Rich & Linda Fuller
Jim & Janet Wohlford
April Hansen-Keppler
Donald Redline
Jim & Olga Wyman
Bryan & Emma Lape
Tom Houdek
GWRRA Colorado Chapter E
3rd Annual Poker/Bug Run &
Picnic
Good
Silen
t
Door
50/50
Food
Auct
ion
Prize
s
Draw
i
ng
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Advance Tickets—$13
At the Ride—$15
You get a poker hand, a bug
target and lunch.
Additional Poker Hands:
$3/each or 2 for $5
Additional Targets: $1/each
8:30 a.m. Ride Begins at
Anthem Community Park
15663 Sheridan Pkwy., Broomfield
Ride ends at the Park, followed
by the picnic
GWRRA CO Chapter E
Trapper Coal Mine &
Tri-State Power Plant Tour
July 26 – 29, 2017
Wednesday July 26: Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Conoco Gas Station and Park’n’Ride, northwest
corner of I-70 and Morrison Road; depart at 9 am. Travel west on I-70 to US 40 over Berthoud Pass
to Steamboat Springs for a lunch and gas stop. Travel to Craig and stay at the Clarion Hotel (phone
970-701-4938). Stay at the Clarion Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Thursday, July 27: Leave at 8:30 a.m. arrive at the Trapper Mine by 9:00 a.m. Tour Trapper from
9:00–11:00 a.m. Lunch at the Trapper Mine. Leave Trapper Mine at 12 Noon and arrive at Tri-State
Power Plant at 12:30 p.m. Tour power plant from 1:00–3:00 p.m., and return to the Clarion Hotel.
The Trapper Mine supplies coal directly to the Power Plant. Those riders who went with us last year
recall we toured the ColoWyo Coal Mine, which also supplies the coal to the Craig Power Plant.
Friday July 28: Leave the Clarion Hotel at 9:00 a.m.
At this point, attendees will have the option of returning to Denver via US 40 and I-70
– OR –
Travel to Saratoga, Wyoming, via CO13 and WY789 to Baggs, east on WY70 to Encampment/
Riverside for lunch, and north on WY130 to Saratoga. Visit the Saratoga Hot Springs and see local
sights. Stay at the Hacienda Motel (307-326-5751).
Saturday, July 29: Leave at 9:00 a.m. and ride WY130 through the Snowy Range to Laramie where
we’ll stop for gas and lunch, and then travel south on US 287 to Denver.
A block of rooms is reserved under the name of Peter Keppler/GWRRA for July 26 and 27 at the
Clarion Hotel in Craig (970-701-4938) and for July 28 at the Hacienda Motel in Saratoga (307-3265751). Please make your reservations early as these places get busy in the summer.
Contact Peter Keppler at (303) 384-0476 or [email protected].
Chapter Q’s “Fall” Fundraiser
Enjoy the Colorado colors of the picturesque
San Juan Mountains!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
11 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Cerise Park
Shane’s Way
Montrose, Colorado
$13 in advance $15 per person upon arrival
(under 12 free)
for a day of fun including:
Chili Cook-Off
Indian Tacos lunch
Silent Auction (appreciate donations!)
Games with team competitions
Sign up for the “Pass the Pigs” competition!
Stay with a Ch Q member!
Call Bill & Nancy @ (970)-417-2774 or
John @ (586)531-6891
for availability.
Gate way to the Black Hills
29th Annual Wyoming District Rally
Sundance Wyoming
July 13th - 15th, 2017
Rider
Co-Rider
Address
Home Phone
Distance traveled directly to rally
GWRRA #
GWRRA #
City
E-mail
Chapter
Chapter
State
Age
Age
Zip
REGISTRATION FEES:
Preregistrations post marked by June 14th, 2017
GWRRA Members $ 20 X
=$
NON-Members $ 25 X
=$
On site or post marked after June 14th, 2017
GWRRA Members $ 25 X
=$
Highlights for your
memorable Rally & stay at
beautiful Sundance WY may
include riding thru the Bear
Lodge Mtns seeing Devils
Tower (1st National
Monument), visit the
Sundance Museum, 1880
stage stop in Aladdin WY &
115 year old general store,
Vore Buffalo Jump
archeological site, Keyhole
State Park, Inyan Kara,
Spearfish Canyon, Mt
Rushmore, Deadwood
Gambling and much more.
Host Hotel
Bear Lodge Inn
218 Cleveland St
Sundance WY 307-283-1611
Room Choice $85 plus tax
www.bearlodgemotel.com
Host Campground
Mountain View Campground
117 Government Valley Road
Sundance WY 800-792-8439
Tent /Elec $25.60 RV/Elec $39.40
www.mtnviewcampground.com
Rally Headquarters
Crook Couty Courthouse
309 E Cleveland Street
All paid registrations will be
entered into the Grand Prize
drawing worth $500;
Additional tickets may be
purchased on registration form
or on site
Ask for your GWRRA Discount when making reservations
NON-Members $ 30 X
=$
2017 Rally Shirts & Polo's
Short Sleeve T-shirts S-XL 12$, 2X-3X 14$
(S)
(M)
(L)
(XL) = $
(2X)
(3X) = $
Long Sleeve T-shirts S-XL 13$, 2X-3X 15$
(S)
(M)
(S)
(L)
(XL) = $
(2X)
(3X) = $
Polo shirts S-XL 26$, 2X-3X 28$
(M)
(L)
(2X)
(XL) = $
(3X) = $
On Polo shirts indicate size with M for Mens and L for Ladies
On T-shirts just indicate qauntity's under size required
Saturday Evening Chuck Wagon Dinner
Dinner tickets $20 X
=$
Pre-registration 50/50 tickets
6 for $5 or 15 for $10
=$
Grand Prize tickets, Value $500
6 for $5 or 15 for $10
=$
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED = $
Check us out at
www.sundancewyoming.com
Rally Events
Sip & walk history tour - Ice cream
social - Down town stroll - Light
parade - Scenic rides - First aid
training - ARC Training ? - Door
Prizes - BBQ dinner - No host
departure breakfast
See ya in Sundance PARTNER; Get ready for some Western Hospitality
I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, It's officers, representatives, event sponsors for any loss or injury to property in which I/We may become involved by reason of
participation in the convention. I/We have read this waiver and acknowledge with signatures(s) below:
Rider Signature:
Co-Rider Signature:
Date:
Date:
Mail form to: Rich Goetz, 7033 Redrock Drive Gillette WY 82716; for questions e-mail @ [email protected] or call (307) 682-7900
28th Annual "Wingin' the Rockies"
Colorado’s District Rally
August 24-26, 2017
Chaffee County Fairgrounds, Salida Colorado!
Our Host Hotel is the BAY MONT Inn & Suites!
7400 W US Highway 50, Salida, Colorado 81201 Phone 719-539-8500
Cite “Colorado GWRRA” to get the special rate of $105+tax & fees.
GWRRA rate is NOT available with online booking or the 800 Number.
Rooms are limited, so reserve early to book your room choice.
Kings and Double Queens are available. ALL rooms are non-smoking.
PLEASE
Rider:
____________________________________
GWRRA # _______________ Chap: _______
COMPLETE
Rider:
____________________________________
GWRRA # _______________ Chap: _______
ALL BLANKS
Co-Rider: ____________________________________
GWRRA # _______________ Chap: _______
Must be present to win!
Mailing Street Address: _________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________
City: _________________________________ State: _____ ZIP: ___________ e-mail: _________________________________________________
Quality Aloha Shirts are guaranteed
ONLY with Registrations Received by July 17, 2017
Registration Fees ($5.00 more onsite, except for DAY PASS)
GWRRA Mbr REC’D Before Jun 15 $25.00 X ____ = $______
GWRRA Mbr REC’D Jun 15 or after $30.00 X ____ = $______
Non-Member
$35.00 X ____ = $______
DAY PASS (each day)
$20.00 X ____ = $______
$15 fee on all refunds. No refunds issued after August 1st.
Thursday Night Dinner
FREE but PLEASE tell us how many ____
Friday Night Dinner
$23.00 X ____ = $______
(Friday Dinner is by EARLY registration Only)
Opening 50/50 Tickets (30)
$10.00 X ____ = $______
(Drawing at Opening Ceremonies - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)
Grand Prize Tickets (50)
$20.00 X ____ = $______
(At the Rally only 40 for $20 - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!)
Early registration Shirt Order Total
= $______ 
Total Training Fee Due (from the back)
= $______ 
Grand Total Enclosed or paid by Credit Card
= $______
Check Deposit Conf No. _______________________________________
EXACT SHIRT MAY DIFFER FROM PICTURE
Number of Each Style
Short Sleeve Hawaiian Shirt
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
2X-Large
3X-Large
4X-Large
Randall Drake, Treas.
10813 W Hinsdale Dr.
Littleton, CO 80127
$25 X ____ =
$25 X ____ =
$25 X ____ =
$25 X ____ =
$27 X ____ =
$29 X ____ =
$31 X ____ =
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
Toucan
Blue
Red
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Order Total for ALL Shirts = $______
Check # ________
Early registrations must be paid in full. Cash, Checks (made payable to
Colorado District) or Major
Cards are accepted.
If paying by Credit Card, please provide your
Credit Card Information to the right.
Send Form with
payment to:
Red
Blue
Toucan

Name: ___________________________________________
Card Type: (___Visa) (___MasterCard) (___Discover) (___AMEX)
Card #: ____________________________________________
OR SCAN & EMAIL TO:
[email protected]
303-933-6073
Exp Date (MM/YY): ___/___ CVV#: ______ Billing ZIP__________
(CVV is the 3 digit # on the back, or 4 digit # on the front for AMEX)
Agreement: The undersigned agrees to comply with the ideals and rules governing this event and to hold harmless the GWRRA, its officers,
representatives, co-sponsoring organizations, and property owners for any loss or injury to self or property, and agrees to assume responsibility for any
property which I/we damage.
Rider: ________________________
Rider: ________________________
Co-Rider: ________________________
Date:_________________________
Date:_________________________
Date:_________________________
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Rider Education
The below course is planned for the event.
Medic First Aid/CPR (The NEW G15 Course)
The course:
Teaches GWRRA Members - Basic First Aid and CPR Procedures;
Includes classroom and practical demonstration of skills; and,
Meets the requirements for the Rider Education Levels Program.
_____ (Number attending) X ($25)
$________ Total Amount Training Fee Due
(record this amount on Page 1)
Pets:
We all love our pets and enjoy having them with us. To address the issues of health regulations and to
honor our members who have allergic reactions to various animals, we ask that you not bring your pets into
the Rally area.
ADA defined service animals only are exempt from this requirement. Venues display a "Service
Animals Only" sign which we must respect. Colorado State regulations prohibit non-service animals from
entering the premises.
Pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify under
the Americans with Disabilities Act as service animals.
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