GWRRA Wisconsin Chapter G
Welcome Friends!!!!
Welcome to the Internet home of the Gold Wing Road Rider's Association (GWRRA) Wisconsin Chapter G, also known as "The Greater Milwaukee Wings!" We are a family organization based in the metropolitan Milwaukee Area. We have been in existence since 1983 and we are the largest GWRRA chapter in the state of Wisconsin. Besides our love of Gold Wings, we love to have fun. You will commonly see our members riding together and doing non-motorcycling events. We enjoy meeting new people and we accept new members with open arms. If you have a technical question, most likely someone in our group will be able to assist. Our activities range from safety fairs, weekend camping/hotel trips, winter getaways to fight those winter non-biking blues, hockey games, fundraisers, dinner rides, and the list goes on and on. So, put down the kickstand and take a ride through our pages. If you happen to be in the neighborhood on a social night, stop in, we'd love to see you.
SOCIALS
We are modifying the dates of our monthly socials. It's best to refer to the Events page for specific dates and times.
DIRECTOR'S NEWSLETTER
AUGUST, 2010
Chapter G members, please remember to check the website events page often for updates and additions to rides and events so you don‘t miss out!!
We ask that all of our chapter members consider setting up a ride or event. If you have a special place you like to go to or know of an event that would be interesting and fun, please let us know. We’d love to hear about it!
*****Please note the new date & time of our August Social/Corn Roast***
Sat. Aug. 21: Chapter G August social/corn roast/picnic/get together/whatever, 1:00pm. The site is reserved all day - you can arrive anytime, early or late.
NOTE: THIS IS A DIFFERENT DATE, TIME & LOCATION FROM OUR NORMAL MONTHLY SOCIALS!!
August is that rare month in which there are no National holidays that are observed across the United States. Those Dog Days of August begin, with hot and humid days that seem to stifle activity and make people long for the beach or an air-conditioner, or their Goldwing! Doesn’t matter how hot & humid it is, at least we can ride!!
Our mileage contest officially ends at our September Social when ending miles will be read. If you are not able to attend the social, you will need to contact either the Chapter Directors or the Chapter Educators to arrange to have your miles read. This years mileage contest will be the same as last year. For every 1000 miles ridden, you will receive one ticket, so the more miles you rode the more tickets you will receive. Please remember that you must have attended 4 chapter events to qualify for the contest. Tickets will be drawn at our October Social. You do not need to be present to win. Good luck to all!!!
As a reminder, the 2010 Chapter G Circle Tour “Wet and Wonderful Wisconsin officially ends at our October Social“. One playing card will be drawn for each correct answer by each person who has participated in the tour. The total point value of each hand will be determined by adding the value of all cards drawn. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. The cash value of each place will be determined after the total number of entries is known. If a tie occurs, the total cash value of the appropriate place will be divided equally between all entrants who are tied for that place. The answers to tour questions will be verified and card hands drawn at the October social. If you have any questions feel free to contact Rich or Sharon Winkler.
The Ride for Kids ,benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation , August 1, 2010 with the help of the motorcycling community and riders raised over $107,000. It was a beautiful sunny day and the police escorted ride through the Wisconsin countryside continues to be by far one of the best rides we have ever been on. This year, 12 Chapter G members participated in this event. There were several hundred bikes, all makes & models and GWRRA chapters were well represented. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday, going on a great ride (through stop signs & stop lights) and raising money for such a worthy cause. We were treated to donuts & coffee in the morning, a bag lunch during the celebration of life program, and custard from Culvers to end the day.
The MS 150 Best Dam Bike Ride 2010 August 7-8, Waukesha to Whitewater to Madison was an unforgettable weekend (even taking into account the rain, wind, and lighting) raising to date $1,011,832.72 for the fight against MS. Chapter G as in past years supported the Best Dam Bike Ride by volunteering their time in support of the riders along with a cash donation.
Upcoming events for Other Chapters &
District/Region:
August 14 - Chapter M's Corn Roast - Meadowbrook Park Pavilion, Village
of Howard ,
Green Bay
REGION E CONVENTION “Back to the Fifties” September 3,
4, 5, , 2010 Labor Day Weekend
September 18 -
Chapter O Fundraiser
October 2 - Chapter N's Chili Fest
Time is running out, reserve your date for ERC
and TRC courses now!!!
2010 GWRRA WISCONSIN ERC SUITES AND TRIKE CLASSES
Class Location: Starlight Club/The Office Sports Bar, W2091 Cty Rd JJ, Kaukauna,
WI 54130
Directions: Hwy 41 to Hwy 55. West on Hwy 55 for one to two miles to Starlight
Club/The Office Sports Bar (on left, turn corner and enter parking lot). Lunch
can be purchased on site.
Class Time: Classes start at 8:30 a.m. Be ready to ride. Come early to fill out
more paperwork and get your motorcycle checked. Classes finish by mid-afternoon.
Cost: $35.00 per Rider, $10.00 per Co-rider, non-refundable.
The last Remaining ERC Class Dates:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Trike Class Dates:
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Refer to the
ERC Page for more information.
As always, remember it’s not about the destination, it’s about the ride, so
please ride safe!
Tom & Kenlee Ballmann
Chapter Directors
WISCONSIN WINGS NEWSLETTER
From the main page of the District website, go to the district news (3rd Link down on the left). Once you are there, click on the heading shown below. The heading is linked to the short form. You will be able to open and print as you like. For your convenience I have linked the picture below to the September Newsletter as well. Happy reading everyone.
ALUMINUM CANS
Save your aluminum beverage cans (soda/beer/etc.). Proceeds from the sale of the tabs will be given to MS. Bring them to any Social and give them to Gene and Pam Lingford.
2010 TOURS
The 2010 Circle Tour has been announced. Refer to the Tours Page for tour information.
2010 ERC CLASSES
ATTENTION EVERYONE
There is still time to sign up for an ERC or a TRC Class this year. There
are two (2) dates still open for enrollment...
ERC Class: September 18, 2010
TRC Class: September 19, 2010
CONTACT: Mike Mischker at (920) 779-6779 or
wingman915@sbcglobal.net
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