GWRRA Massachusetts Chapter F

*Important Note: The ride meeting place as of Wednesday, September 24, 2008 will be at the Dunkin Donuts at *
*128 Myricks St in Berkley. This is just east of Rt.140 on Rt. 79 up the street from the American Legion. *

The Meeting:

Attending this month’s meeting, which started at 7:10 pm, were 25 members, which included a new member, Jim Cummings. Hopefully, he and his wife, Claudia will be joining us on rides this coming season. Ann Salisbury joined us with flyers pertaining to the RI-B breakfast and also the district rally. The RI kickoff breakfast will be held on April 29th and the district rally will be July 16th through July 18th. We had and abundance of guests at this meeting seeking to confiscate our beloved mascot. First came Chap. A who took temporary possession and then came Chap. W with more members who took final possession. I guess now is the time for the explanation of our mascot’s name. F.N.A.a.W stands for Fun Necessitates Adventure and Willingness. It also has another meaning that only members present along with Chapters Mass “A” & Mass “W” know. The Maryland District and Region “B” have a 2009 quilt fundraiser and are selling tickets for $1.00. See Doc for tickets. Sean McCarthy, District Ride Educator from Chapter “A” spoke of his problem with a cracked frame and how American Honda is replacing it under warrantee. If you have an 1800, it may be prudent to check on your frame welds once in awhile. If you haven’t given Ernie your starting mileage for the saddle sores contest, please do so as soon as possible. There are new state inspection regulations which check the visual overview, steering & suspension, tires, wheels, brakes, lighting, frame, engine and exhaust. Be sure to verify your bike before getting a sticker before the end of May. There will be even more check next year. We received a “Thank You” from the Hospice for our donation in honor of Cindy Arruda’s father who passed away. It’s a little early to mention but keep in mind that Dec 5th will be our annual Christmas Party. He hall is already reserved for this event. The meeting concluded at 9 pm with Tom White winning the 50/50 this month.

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Hi Everyone,
There are no more open dates for the Experienced Rider Course coming up in May. My thanks to Sean McCarthy for his due diligence in securing seats for us…
Don’t forget to periodically check out the District web site @ www.gwrramass.org for all kinds of useful information. All of the area chapter events and pre-registration forms are now available. Remember to sign up early for any events you plan on attending.
The weather seems to be breaking once and for all for the upcoming season, and I implore all of you to exercise extreme caution when you’re out riding! Keep the rubber side down, and I look forward to riding with all of you this year…

"Ride safe, have fun, or stay home! "
Doc.....

Chapter Director MA-F : Steve Alvarez

From the “Director’s Chair”…
Well, well, well… For those that were unable to attend this month’s meeting, you missed a good one! Let me start by informing all of you that our mascot F.N.A.a.W. has left the building and has started a new adventure! ? We were joined by not one but two of our fellow chapters, MA-A and MA-W! MA-A showed up as the meeting began with designs on acquiring our fox. In fact, I handed him over to them, and much to the surprise of all (especially MA-A members I suspect), MA-W walked in shortly thereafter with more members and I subsequently retrieved our friendly fox and handed him over to Chapter W… I believe despite MA-A’s disappointment in losing the prize, great fun was had by all! MA-W assures me they will take great care of F.N.A.a.W. as long as they have him in their possession…
A reminder once again that RI-B’s breakfast is slated for April 26th, and our ride schedule officially kicks off on May 3rd. We are heading for Venco Wings on the 9th of May as they celebrate their Open House. I also want to remind you that the monthly breakfast get-togethers have concluded for the ride season.
After we met this month I was informed of the passing of Deidra Tansey’s father Williard Tansey, Jr., also grandfather to her son Jarrid. I also learned of the passing of Mark Abdelnour’s mother Margaret Xifaras. I have offered both families my deepest condolences on the loss of their loved ones on behalf the chapter and GW.
For those in attendance that were searching for a GL1500 for Roger Chartier, search no more! Roger informed me that he in fact purchased his new bike from the crazy lady he was telling us about (after she went out and bought one of those special marking pens to insure his money was REAL!!!!!) Thanks to those of you that were searching for Roger, but he is quite happy with his new toy!!!!!

In Fellowship,
Steve "Doc" Alvarez- #279328
GWRRA- MA "F"
Chapter Director
28 Mill Street
Berkley, MA 02779
(H) 508-386-3967
(C) 508-326-6503
E-mail: "Doc" : goldwingrider@comcast.net

The MA State Director-

As of Nov 1, 2008

GWRRA MA State District Director

George & Gale Mayo

gmayo19@verizon.net

Massachusetts State Website here:

http://www.gwrramass.org (District)
http://www.gwrra.org/index.html (National)

Birthdays:

Member Birthdays for the month:: May: Robin Alvarez, Susan Westhaver, Deborah Clement, Irving Torrey, Mike Moniz, Richard Cromwell, Roger Gautreau and Raymond Kirchdorfer

………… Best Wishes and Many More ..............
Note from News Editor: Please let me know if I miss you on your birthday month so you can be recognized

Ride Coordinator:
Hi everyone,
The 2009 Ride Schedule Is posted. Look in the Rides Section.

Dinner Rides – Thursday Eves. Lv. 6:30 Sharp - The first Thursday after our monthly meeting..Alan Nunes Leads.
See you for a dinner ride in the spring 2009. First Dinner Ride started in May.

Sunday Breakfasts starts Fall 2008: Last one April 12th 2009@ Old Country Buffet in Dartmouth

We are now doing Sunday Breakfast once a month. It wll be held on the following Sunday after the meeting.. The breakfasts are held in Dartmouth, MA off Rt6 at the Old Country Buffet at 9:00AM. This will be in efffect for the winter months.

See Schedule Further below. * The New 2009 Ride List is out Below *.

Ice Cream Rides - Wed - Spring 2009...Wednesday night rides will begin on May 29 and all Wednesdays thereafter until fall. Weather permitting.These will be informal rides where the destination will be picked at the time of the ride. Bring your suggestions.

Chapter Sunday Breakfast- Are over until November. Time to Ride is NOW!

If anyone has any ideas for rides please bring your suggestions to our get togethers any time of the year. You are welcome to bring them up during our meetings.. Dave Chenard is the Ride Co-ordinator for 2009.

Promote Safe Riding,

Ride List - Chapter MA-F - Click Here: Ride Schedule 2009

2008: Rides are listed: Confirmed Events in BOLD
Rides Start @Dunkin Donuts 128 Myricks St. in Berkley, Exit 10 E. from Rt. 140
Full Tank of Gas, Empty Bladder, Bring us a smile for a Happy Day!
There will be some changes here. Unless noted all rides start at 9:00 AM (Bold) confirmed. Read Newsletter
If people want to ride on an Open Date. They can arrange amongst themselves. Some of us can ride on holidays.
Ice-Cream Or Coffee Rides - Wed -Lv 7:00Pm. See the Web Ride List 2008 - Click the Link Up Above

Dinner Rides -Thursday Eves -Alan Nunes leads - "Start -May 09"

Saturday Nites - Plymouth, MA- Park in front of Isaac’s Restaurant along the harbor. -

Season is started. Any warm Saturday now in 2009.
All Bikes Lights Nite – Every Weekend Thru the Summer – Gather and Swap Lies 6PM -9:30PM??
Waterside-@ Isaacs Come at will. Usually weather permitting. May thru October. Coffee Ride 9:30Pm
Notes:
1: Wednesday (Ice Cream Destination 09- Picked at the time of grouping.) will be our designated evening ride night for Coffee/Ice Cream. Temperature determines Started on May 21st. The Ride will start at 6:30PM
which we go for. 2nd Thursday is Chapter meet. Ride after?
2: The THIRD Thursday evening rides for a dinner will be once a month. DinnerRides will start at 6:30PM. Destination names have not been determined for all places. Al Nunes – Safety Educator will select these. He does these rides. Rain Date the following week.
3:October rides that are non-reciprocal start at 10AM. Unless pre determined times. November Sunday rides locally
start at 11AM dependent on temps for the season. More Updates to follow at a later date. Please direct all inquiries to the (Ride Coordinator) for any revisions. The list is not final. Read the Newsletter or Chapter Website monthly for updates and links to where we are going on the calendar.
4 : The Ride Coordinator reserves all rights to move rides in this list should the need be called upon. All these rides are subject to change with short notice. Check Newsletter for monthly changes.

Directions to the next Get Together:

Our Smoke Free Gatherings will start at 7:00PM on the Second non holiday Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall - RT 79 in Berkely, MA. Please keep an eye on meeting dates as we are working on a new date (10/07)
From Rt 195 East or West. Take RT 24 North in Fall River to Padelford St. Berkely Offramp. 7 miles.Take right turn East on Padelford St. to Rt 79. 3 miles. At the stop sign take a right turns near the White church. American Legion Hall is on the right side a short distance from the corner.
Coming in from Rt 24: Take Rt 140 S. Run past the Silver City Mall toward New Bedford and get off at Rt 79 South and go about ½ mile past the blinking Yellow light and then the White church. American Legion Hall is on the right side of the street a short distance.
From New Bedford: Take Rt 140 North to Rt 79 South and same as above.

click here for map

Hello Members:

All you're Newsletters at this time are sent out in a MS Document format. If you are having any trouble opening this information in the MS Word format you may visit the Chapter F-Ma website to read it. The State Directors Site http://www.gwrrama.org/ is now up but will not be doing Newsletters for our Chapter at this time because we post them on our own site now. If you think you would like to participate in the Newsletter, come on and feed us articles for the coming letters. If you are not getting or you are having trouble with a newsletter, tell us. We really don't know. Check the pictures from the past years while you are there. Please update any changes to your email. Send the new one to the News Editor or the Chapter Director.
Sincerely Yours, (Ed)

We Need You to help..................... Come On, Volunteer!

MA - F needs YOU!

We are in dire need of Road Captains, Activities Coordinator, Welcome, Recording Secretary,

Newsletter Articles, General help, Etc. No Skills Needed - Help take some work load from our Staff.

1/08

For Sale: Motorcycle Related Only (Please)

Let the News Editor know when you have sold your property. We do not want to advertise SOLD items.1. Brand new AddOn Accessories Chrome Levers. Fits early GL1500 models ('88 & '89 only) as well as the '84-'87 GL1200 LTD & SEi and the '87 Aspencade. $20.00- contact Doc at home at 508-386-3967 or cell at 508-326-6503 or e-mail @ goldwingrider@comcast.net

2005 Honda VTX1300R. The color is "magenta". I bought her in 2006, and have only driven her 1,092 miles! ! Price is $8900 OBRO. You are getting a truly super bike, so please, serious inquiries only.
For more information, please contact Bob Alvarez @ (781) 608-7721

Honda GL1200 Aspencade. This bike has just under 63,000 easy miles on it, and it was the top model of it's year. It features such items as digital dash, on-board air compressor, am/fm cassette, etc. The stator was replaced at 42,700 miles and the timing belts were done at 54,500 miles. Asking $3295 OBRO.
For more information contact Mike Alvarez @ (508) 951-3114

This is a member free perk. Let the News Editor know when you have sold your property.
We do not want to advertise SOLD items.
An after Sale minimal donation would always be welcome though. (Ed).

HUMOR OF THE MONTH:Europe English
The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the EU rather than German which was the other possibility.
As part of the negotiations, Her Majesty's Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a five-year phase-in plan that would be known as "Euro-English".
In the first year, "s" will replace the soft "c". Sertainly, this will make the sivil servants jump with joy. The hard "c" will be dropped in favour of the "k". This should klear up konfusion and keyboards kan have 1 less letter.
There will be growing publik enthusiasm in the sekond year, when the troublesome "ph" will be replaced with "f". This will make words like "fotograf" 20% shorter.
In the 3rd year, publik akseptanse of the new spelling kan be ekspekted to reach the stage where more komplikated changes are possible. Governments will enkorage the removal of double letters, which have always ben a deterent to akurate speling. Also, al wil agre that the horible mes of the silent "e"s in the language is disgraseful, and they should go away.
By the fourth year, peopl wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing "th" with "z" and "w" with "v". During ze fifz year, ze unesesary "o" kan be dropd from vords kontaining "ou" and similar changes vud of kors be aplid to ozer kombinations of leters.
After zis fifz yer, ve vil hav a reli sensibl riten styl. Zer vil be no mor trubl or difikultis and evrivun vil find it ezi to understand ech ozer. Ze drem vil finali kum tru! And zen world!
Happy Trails!!