We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for the abundance of friends, good times and memories that we have shared in this past year. We enjoy getting together and sharing laughs, food and friendship with all our Chapter H family.
Have a relaxing day and feel deep gratitude for all that we have and enjoy.
Steve
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Start planning for 2009
We already have some dates for events in 2009.
February 7, 2009 GWTA Chapter I 5th Annual February Thaw Valley West Inn, WDM
February 28, 2009 Minnesota’s Freeze Your Tush North Branch, Minnesota-
March 21/22, 2009 Illinois Event TBA
June 7, 2009 Chapter B and L Fun Run Lake Manawa
June 12/14, 2009 Region C Rally Chippewa Falls, WI
June 28, 2009 Chapter P Fun Run TBA
July 13-16, 2009 Gold Rush- Lexington, Kentucky
August 14 15, 2009 Iowa Fun Fest Storm Lake, Iowa
October 9/11 Colorama Eureka Springs
November Nebraska Fall Follies Grand Island
February 7, 2009 GWTA Chapter I 5th Annual February Thaw Valley West Inn, WDM
February 28, 2009 Minnesota’s Freeze Your Tush North Branch, Minnesota-
March 21/22, 2009 Illinois Event TBA
June 7, 2009 Chapter B and L Fun Run Lake Manawa
June 12/14, 2009 Region C Rally Chippewa Falls, WI
June 28, 2009 Chapter P Fun Run TBA
July 13-16, 2009 Gold Rush- Lexington, Kentucky
August 14 15, 2009 Iowa Fun Fest Storm Lake, Iowa
October 9/11 Colorama Eureka Springs
November Nebraska Fall Follies Grand Island
Iowa's "Romans" represented at Nebraska Fall Follies
Rick and Patti won first place in Toga Costumes at Nebraska's Fall Follies.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Chapter H meeting Elections and Family of the Year
Chapter H had it's meeting on November 15th, at Okoboji Grille in Johnston. We had 18 members present. We said Happy Birthday to Rick Harvey.
Elections were done by ballot. Steve Patton will remain Chapter Director in name, for 2009. Bill Kirkpatrick volunteered to be the ride captain for 2009. Other officer positions will be confirmed in January.
Congratulations to Rick and Patti Harvey, our 2009 Family of the Year!
Also to Bob and Pam, everyone deserves this honored position.
We will keep our supper rides every Monday night leaving from Wynnsong theater parking lot. Our winter meetings will remain on the second Saturday evening of the month, except in October and November, so that those that want to attend Colorama and Nebraska Fall Follies,may do so. Our chapter bylaws are to stand as they are.
Our Christmas Party is at Country Kitchen on NE 14th Street, in Des Moines on December 13th at 6:00 p.m. We will be having a meal there and then gift exchange game. Please bring your own Homemade Christmas candy.
Our next actual meeting will be Saturday, January 10, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at Okoboji Grille.
Please check your GWTA card and see if it is time to renew. We wish to keep everyone in our GWTA family and enjoy the benefits of this group.
Elections were done by ballot. Steve Patton will remain Chapter Director in name, for 2009. Bill Kirkpatrick volunteered to be the ride captain for 2009. Other officer positions will be confirmed in January.
Congratulations to Rick and Patti Harvey, our 2009 Family of the Year!
Also to Bob and Pam, everyone deserves this honored position.
We will keep our supper rides every Monday night leaving from Wynnsong theater parking lot. Our winter meetings will remain on the second Saturday evening of the month, except in October and November, so that those that want to attend Colorama and Nebraska Fall Follies,may do so. Our chapter bylaws are to stand as they are.
Our Christmas Party is at Country Kitchen on NE 14th Street, in Des Moines on December 13th at 6:00 p.m. We will be having a meal there and then gift exchange game. Please bring your own Homemade Christmas candy.
Our next actual meeting will be Saturday, January 10, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at Okoboji Grille.
Please check your GWTA card and see if it is time to renew. We wish to keep everyone in our GWTA family and enjoy the benefits of this group.
ICE In Case of Emergency
ICE - 'In Case of Emergency'
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn' t know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!
It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn' t know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell(mobile) phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency).
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
Let's spread the concept of ICE by storing an ICE number in our Mobile phones today!
It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. ICE will speak for you when you are not able to.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Iowa Lawmakers Repay OHV Money
Iowa Lawmakers Repay OHV Money
Iowa lawmakers will finally repay the $775,000
they took from the Off-Highway Vehicle Fund
six years ago to balance the state budget.
Lawmakers raided the trails fund in 2002 when
they needed money to help make up a $9 million
shortfall in the state’s Medicaid program.
For years, Iowa riders have paid registration
fees on their off-highway motorcycles and ATV’s,
knowing that the money was earmarked for a
special fund to build and maintain OHV riding
areas.
The $775,000 will be available to make
improvements to the state’s eight OHV parks,
several of which have been closed because of
recent flood and rain damage.
“Off-Highway riders already paid their fair
share into the state’s budget through normal
taxes,” says Royce Wood, AMA government
affairs manager. “Raiding the trail fund meant
that trail riders had to pay twice to reduce the
state deficit, so it’s good to see that they are
getting the trail fund money back.
American Motorcyclist October 2008
More good Iowa news……….
Gypsum City OHV Park, Fort Dodge Iowa
opened July 8th, 2008. A new 300 acre park
can now be a play ground for Iowa’s off road
playing families.
Some 5-6 years in the making, organizers hope
the park will eventually grow to 1500 arces.
The park is built on mining land and will include
15 miles of trails, a motocross track and a practice
track for the beginning ATV riders.
The park came together through the effort of
government agencies, state lawmakers, non-
profit groups and four gypsum companies.
The park will be managed by the Wheelers club
of Webster County.
Local officials are hoping that the park will add
some $70,000 per weekend to the local economy.
Iowa lawmakers will finally repay the $775,000
they took from the Off-Highway Vehicle Fund
six years ago to balance the state budget.
Lawmakers raided the trails fund in 2002 when
they needed money to help make up a $9 million
shortfall in the state’s Medicaid program.
For years, Iowa riders have paid registration
fees on their off-highway motorcycles and ATV’s,
knowing that the money was earmarked for a
special fund to build and maintain OHV riding
areas.
The $775,000 will be available to make
improvements to the state’s eight OHV parks,
several of which have been closed because of
recent flood and rain damage.
“Off-Highway riders already paid their fair
share into the state’s budget through normal
taxes,” says Royce Wood, AMA government
affairs manager. “Raiding the trail fund meant
that trail riders had to pay twice to reduce the
state deficit, so it’s good to see that they are
getting the trail fund money back.
American Motorcyclist October 2008
More good Iowa news……….
Gypsum City OHV Park, Fort Dodge Iowa
opened July 8th, 2008. A new 300 acre park
can now be a play ground for Iowa’s off road
playing families.
Some 5-6 years in the making, organizers hope
the park will eventually grow to 1500 arces.
The park is built on mining land and will include
15 miles of trails, a motocross track and a practice
track for the beginning ATV riders.
The park came together through the effort of
government agencies, state lawmakers, non-
profit groups and four gypsum companies.
The park will be managed by the Wheelers club
of Webster County.
Local officials are hoping that the park will add
some $70,000 per weekend to the local economy.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Motorcycle News
The international Motorcycle Show is coming to Minneapolis, MN
Feb. 13-15, 2009. Last year some of our members made the trek north-
bound to see the show. Mark your calendars. It’s a good way to break
the winter blues……………………..
The motorcycle noise issue is raising its ugly head again, and No folks
it’s not just Harley’s. Many states and cities are monitoring motorcycle
noise, and it is evolving into a serious threat. Excess noise can result in
being pulled over and issued a ticket for up to $700 for not having
your exhaust to EPA standards. Worst case scenario is that motorcycles
would have to meet a much lower decibel limit. This new technology would
result in added weight and costs to bikes.
In Denver aftermarket pipes cannot exceed 82 decibels. New York City is
attempting to ban all motorcycles in certain areas of the city and from driving
in the HOV lanes on the freeways.
Speed….Speed….Speed The race is on for speed and the competition is fierce!
In 2006 Chris Carr in Denis Manning’s BUB No.7 set the world speed record at
350.884 MPH. In 2008 Sam Wheeler had a one way average of 352.00 MPH, but
at the same event Rocky Robinson piloted Mike Akatiff’s “Act Attack” to a two
way average of 360.913 MPH at Bonneville September 26. What speeds will 2009
bring? Time will tell.
More info coming…. Keep checking the Friendship Blog……
Feb. 13-15, 2009. Last year some of our members made the trek north-
bound to see the show. Mark your calendars. It’s a good way to break
the winter blues……………………..
The motorcycle noise issue is raising its ugly head again, and No folks
it’s not just Harley’s. Many states and cities are monitoring motorcycle
noise, and it is evolving into a serious threat. Excess noise can result in
being pulled over and issued a ticket for up to $700 for not having
your exhaust to EPA standards. Worst case scenario is that motorcycles
would have to meet a much lower decibel limit. This new technology would
result in added weight and costs to bikes.
In Denver aftermarket pipes cannot exceed 82 decibels. New York City is
attempting to ban all motorcycles in certain areas of the city and from driving
in the HOV lanes on the freeways.
Speed….Speed….Speed The race is on for speed and the competition is fierce!
In 2006 Chris Carr in Denis Manning’s BUB No.7 set the world speed record at
350.884 MPH. In 2008 Sam Wheeler had a one way average of 352.00 MPH, but
at the same event Rocky Robinson piloted Mike Akatiff’s “Act Attack” to a two
way average of 360.913 MPH at Bonneville September 26. What speeds will 2009
bring? Time will tell.
More info coming…. Keep checking the Friendship Blog……
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Fall in all it's beauty
When we heard the weather was going to be warm and perfect for riding, we put together a last minute ride and left Saturday morning, early on November 1st. We took back roads, through Southern Iowa and into Missouri. We rode some awesome back roads and went through several small towns. We arrived at Hermann Missouri, but there were no rooms as Octoberfest celebrations were coming to a close. The hotels and Bed and breakfasts were all full. It is a German town along the Missouri river with a winery and many intersting shops and more. We found a place to stop for the night. We remembered to reset our watches and took off early this morning, Sunday. We wound our way back towards home. We passed the road going to Mexico, Florida and Louisiana. We did make it to Paris, on our way back home! We rode over Mark Twain lake and saw some of the most beautiful reds, orange and yellow leaves on the trees. The temps were in the 70's and the sun was shining. We got back late afternoon from a wonderful weekend ride.
What's wrong with this picture?
OK, so please look closely at this picture. What is wrong with it? (look closely at Steve)
Everyone had a laugh at our first meeting October 15th.
Everyone passed the test for being observant and paying attention to him. ;)
Breitbach Restaurant in Balltown
Sad news. The Breitbach restaurant in Balltown, that was just rebuilt and opened in June, burned to the ground again. We were forunate enough to get to eat there over Labor Day weekend before it burned. We have not heard if they will be rebuilding or it that is the end of the restaurant.
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