December

Maine Chapter C meeting and Christmas party was held on 12/04/05 at Ground Round Restaurant in Auburn, ME.  

Richard King, Chapter Director for Chapter C welcomed everyone.

Those attending:   Norma Spinney, Annette Crozier, Bruce & Sherri Trussell,  Bob & Cheryl Norcross,  Allen & Claudette Cyr,  Earl & Dotty Weaver,  Jeff & Lesli Doucette, Duncan & Judy Saunders, Dennis & Bonnie Libby,  and Richard & Nancy King.

Treasurer’s report was given by Duncan Saunders.

50/50 tickets were sold.  People were told to save their tickets because there will be drawings for gifts.

Richard mentioned that we have a ride schedule which is tentative.  We have a destination for each week of the 2006  riding season.  Bruce Trussell, Ride Coordinator, passed around what he planned to e-mail everyone (map and directions) before each ride and gave an update.

Richard mentioned winter activities and what has been suggested so far:  card party at someone’s house, movie day, game get-together at someone’s house, dessert ride – we all meet somewhere for desserts either at some-one’s house or a restaurant, theme day – everyone brings a dish to go along with the theme, Winter Carnival in Bridgton (February  11), videos on motorcycle riding, and Fredericton Winter Get-together January 20-22.

Claudette Cyr gave an update on our Christmas Charity – a family from the Women’s Abuse Center.  Claudette invited any one to their house after the meeting to socialize and wrap charity gifts.  It was decided to donate $50 from our treasury to give a grocery certificate to the charity family.

Allen Cyr gave an update on our Winter Bash weekend March 30, April 1 & 2 held at the Green Granite in North Conway, NH.  Contract has been sent out.  Everything is all set.  Saturday morning there will be two seminars held:  a rider course which will be all classroom and a co-rider seminar.  These seminars will be free.

Safety Tip:  Be aware of your surroundings always be prepared for the unexpected.  Do not tailgate especially at this time of year (wet leaves, black ice, snow, etc.)  Leave some extra room between vehicles when the weather conditions warrant it.

December 17th there will be an all District Christmas party at Allen and Claudette Cyr’s.  

50/50 drawing was held.  Bruce Trussell won $14.  Congratulations Bruce!  $25 gift card to Walmart was won by Claudette Cyr.  Claudette donated the card to the mother of our charity family.  Many other gifts donated by Allen and Claudette and Richard and Nancy were raffled off.  

Richard and Nancy thanked everyone for their support during their first year as Chapter Directors.

We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.  We look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting on January 8th, 2006, at the Ground Round in Auburn at 1pm.

Richard and Nancy King, Maine Chapter C Directors GWRRA

                                     November

Maine Chapter C meeting was held on 11/06/05 at Ground Round Restaurant in Auburn, ME. 

Nancy King, Chapter Director for Chapter C welcomed everyone and asked for everyone to introduce themselves.

Those attending:   Norma Spinney, Annette Crozier, Bruce & Sherri Trussell,  Bob & Cheryl Norcross,  Allen & Claudette Cyr,  Earl & Dotty Weaver,  Jeff & Lesli Doucette, Duncan & Judy Saunders, Dennis Libby, John DeBlois & Donna, and Nancy King.

Treasurer’s report was given by Duncan Saunders.

Nancy mentioned that we can still use your input for rides for 2006.  This is your chapter.  Question was brought up about overnight rides.  It was suggested to have at least one overnight ride a month.  There was no feedback on this at the meeting.  Please let us know your thoughts as soon as possible.  We want to plan what you want to do.

It was decided to automatically schedule meetings and rides that fall on a holiday weekend for the following weekend.

Nancy brought up getting together other than for meetings throughout the winter months such as dinners, lunches, dances, bowling, etc.  Please forward any suggestions you may have.  Duncan will be arranging candlepin bowling in his area for the first of the new year.  Details will be forthcoming.

Claudette gave an update on the Women’s Abuse Center project.  Paperwork is on it’s way.  Claudette also collected money from those at the meeting ($10 per person).   Anyone wanting to make donations for this worthwhile cause, please send your money to Richard King, 15 Shorey Grove, Bridgton, ME 04009.

Medical Alerts for your helmet straps are still available ($6 each).  Contact Richard or Nancy.

Allen Cyr gave an update on Katrinia funds collected $1330.00 to go to only GWRRA families in the affected areas

Safety Tip:  When you are done riding this season, be sure to winterize your bikes properly so that they will be in good condition come riding season again.

50/50 drawing of $16 was won by John DeBlois.  Congratulations John!

Nancy thanked everyone for coming and putting up with her.  Look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting which will be our Christmas party December 4th at 1pm at the Ground Round in Auburn. 

Richard and Nancy King, Maine Chapter C Directors GWRRA

                                      October  

Maine Chapter C meeting was held on 10/02/05 at Ground Round Restaurant in Auburn, ME.  Richard King, Chapter Director for Chapter C welcomed everyone.

Those attending:   Bruce & Sherri Trussell, Jack & Mariette Carey, Bob & Cheryl Norcross, Ray & Lois Raymond, Allen & Claudette Cyr,  Earl & Dotty Weaver, Dennis & Sandy Wright, Jeff & Lesli Doucette, Duncan & Judy Saunders, Dennis and Bonnie Libby, Ed and Carol Barski and Richard & Nancy.

Treasurer’s report was given by Duncan Saunders.

Richard brought up this year’s donation to the Shriner’s.  Duncan Saunders volunteered to present the $200 check.  Allen Cyr will be calling to make the arrangements.

Allen Cyr spoke on his plans to solicit money for the Katrinia funds to go to only GWRRA families in the affected areas.  All Maine GWRRA members will be receiving a letter either by e-mail or snail mail.

Medical alerts are in.    Cost is $6 each.  

Rides were also solicited for this coming year.  Richard asked for members to give us their favorite places to go, time of the year to go, etc.  Please forward your information as soon as possible so that we can get a complete ride schedule by the first of the year.

Starting in November we will be meeting at 1pm on the first Sunday of the month through the winter months.  We will be checking for a restaurant that will be able to accommodate us.  We will keep you posted.

Richard asked if anyone was interested in get togethers during the winter months other than our monthly meeting.  Please forward your suggestions and if you would be willing to make any arrangements necessary.

Christmas party was discussed.  This year’s party will be at a restaurant.  It will be a meeting/Christmas party held on December 4th at 1pm.  Restaurant to be determined.

It was decided we would continue to adopt a family from the Women’s Abuse Center instead of exchanging gifts.  We will be collecting monetary donations at our November meeting or you can send your money to us.  (Richard King, 15 Shorey Grove, Bridgton, ME 04009).  It was decided that the donation from members would be $10 per person or more if you want.  Claudette Cyr was nice enough to volunteer to shop for the family.  Duncan Saunders mentioned contacting Walmart as they like to give to charities that help the local area.

Bruce Trussell also mentioned that LLBean might be willing to do something.  Allen mentioned that he would write up a form letter asking for donations from the businesses mentioned.

Safety Tip:  Dress for the colder temperatures and be extra cautious as motorists aren’t looking for motorcyclists in colder weather.

Richard thanked all the snowbirds for their support and friendship this past year.  He wished them a safe, happy and healthy winter.  We look forward to seeing you all again in the spring.

50/50 drawing was held.  Claudette won $20.50!  Congratulations Claudette. 

Richard thanked everyone for coming.  Hope to see everyone at the next meeting on November 6th

Richard and Nancy King, ME Chapter C Directors, GWRRA

                                         September

 Maine Chapter C meeting was held on 9/11/05 at   Governor’s Restaurant in Lewiston, ME.  Richard King, Chapter Director for Chapter C welcomed everyone.

Those attending:   Bruce Trussell, Jack & Mariette Carey, Bob & Cheryl Norcross, Ray & Lois Raymond, Allen & Claudette Cyr, Norma Lee Spinney, Earl & Dotty Weaver, Dennis & Sandy Wright, Robert Hoppe, John DeBlois, and Richard & Nancy.

Richard welcomed new members Norma Spinney and John DeBlois and asked for introductions around the table.

Treasurer’s report was given by Nancy King as Duncan couldn’t make the meeting.

Richard announced Bruce Trussell as the new Ride Coordinator and Dennis Libby as the new Assistant Chapter Director.  Applause followed.

Richard then thanked District Directors Allen and Claudette Cyr for the wonderful District Picnic.  Everyone enjoyed the great food, good weather and hospitality.

Richard brought up this year’s donation to the Shriner’s.  We had already agreed that we would send them an amount of money this year as we donate to them every other year.  Richard brought up the question of whether we should give all the money to Hurricane Katrina Fund or split the amount between the two charities.  Allen mentioned that GWRRA Region B (all states) were donating monies to go to only GWRRA members affected by Hurricane Katrina in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.  It was decided on Maine District level that we would be asking each GWRRA member to donate a minimum of $5 for this purpose.  It was also decided that phone calls would be made to non-active members for their donations.  Allen is putting the process together and will notify each chapter.

Medical alerts have been ordered.  Cost is $6 each.  You will be notified when they are in.

Richard brought up having our rides on Saturdays next year so that people who cannot ride on Sundays could join us.  It was decided to alternate days for rides.  One week ride Saturday, the next week ride on Sunday.  We are planning on having next year’s ride schedule with all details published by the end of January.  This should eliminate confusion and help people plan.

Rides were also solicited for this fall and coming year.  Allen mentioned having an overnight fall foliage trip to Aroostook County.  Get your names to him or us if you are interested, as reservations will need to be made.  The date is Saturday 10/8 and Sunday 10/9.

Christmas party was discussed.  Richard suggested we hold it at a restaurant.  Mariette suggested Old Country Buffet as they have a big room separate from the main room.  It was decided we would continue to adopt a family from the Women’s Abuse Center instead of exchanging gifts.  We will be collecting monetary donations for this in the near future. We need volunteers to help with this.

Richard asked if people were interested in having a get-together restaurant dinner to say good-bye to our snowbirds.  It was decided that we would combine our next meeting on October 2nd to include the good-byes.  We will meet at 1pm at Graciano’s Restaurant in Lisbon Falls for meeting/good-byes.  Allen will make arrangements.

Safety Tip:  Falling leaves – Be careful when riding especially as our fall season approaches.  Leaves can be slippery even if not raining, especially in corners and when stopping.  Also be aware that school is in session and you need to stop for school buses in both directions.

50/50 drawing was held.  New member John DeBlois won $14!  Congratulations John.  John donated his winnings to our Hurricane Katrina GWRRA relief fund.  Thank you John!

Richard thanked everyone for coming.  Hope to see everyone at the next meeting on October 2nd at Graciano’s Restaurant, Lisbon Falls, ME, 1pm meeting.  

Richard and Nancy King, ME Chapter C Directors, GWRRA

                                          August       

 Maine Chapter C meeting was held on 8/7/05 at    Governor’s  Restaurant in Lewiston, ME.  Richard King,  Chapter Director for  Chapter C welcomed everyone.

 Those attending:   Dennis & Bonnie Libby, Bruce &      Sherri Trussell,  Duncan & Judy Saunders,  Jack &  Mariette Carey, Bob & Cheryl  Norcross,  Mike & Polly  Trepanier, Ray & Lois Raymond, Richard &  Nancy.

 Treasurer’s report was given by Duncan Saunders.

 Richard thanked everyone who attended and worked at  the rally.  He  also mentioned that Allen and Claudette  thanked everyone who helped  make the rally a success.

 Our next ice cream run is Tuesday August 9th at Fat    Boys on Bath  Rd in Brunswick, ME.  Meeting at 6:30pm

 Richard brought up the District Picnic on August 13th at Allen and  Claudette Cyr’s on 380 Middle Road,   Sabbattus.  Time noon on.  Call  Allen if you need  directions.  No ride on August 14th due to the District  Picnic being held on Saturday.

 Chapter V cookout on August 20th at Jim & Linda  Cyr’s  in  Madawaska.  Allen Cyr reserved 10 rooms  under GWRRA.  Rate is  $46.95 + tax per night.  Tel #  207-728-3395 Martin’s Motel (Fri & Sat  nights).

 Richard handed out information on Camp Meade in  Middlesex, VT.   22 units.  This is just west of Montpelier  VT on Route 2 & 100B.  They  have cottages with pool,  restaurant and museum.  Their web page is  www.campmeade.com .  We’ll be talking this winter  about planning a  trip next summer if anyone is  interested.

 A trip to Greenville, ME, on August 28th was discussed  at the  meeting.  Dennis Libby is planning the details.

 It was decided not to meet on Labor Day weekend.   Instead our next  meeting will be the following Sunday,  September 11th at Governor’s  Restaurant in Lewiston  on Route 196 (exit 80 off interstate).  8am for  breakfast  and meeting.  Ride to follow weather permitting.

 Safety Tip:  You should always carry your medical  information with  you.  Richard handed out information  from Rescue Facts LLC on  Motorcycle straps with a  place to put your medical information in.  We  are  planning on ordering some of these.  If anyone is  interested that  wasn’t at the meeting, please let us know  as soon as possible.  They  are $7.99 plus shipping and  handling.  Rescue Facts LLC’s website is  http://www.rescuefacts.com .

 50/50 Drawing was won by Bonnie Libby ($12).   Congratulations  Bonnie!

 Richard thanked everyone for coming.  Hope to see  everyone at the  next meeting on September 11th at  Governor’s Restaurant, Lewiston,  ME, 8am breakfast  and meeting.  Ride following weather permitting.

 Richard and Nancy King, ME Chapter C Directors,  GWRRA

                   

                                         July 

 Maine Chapter C meeting was held on 7/10/05 at Governor’s  Restaurant in Lewiston, ME. 

 Richard King, Chapter Director for Chapter C welcomed everyone.

 Those in attendance were:   Dennis Libby, Earl and Dotty Weaver,  Dennis and Sandy Wright, Robert Hoppe, Bruce and Sherri Trussell,  Duncan and Judy Saunders,  Jack and Mariette Carey, Ed and Carol  Barski, Bob and Cheryl Norcross, Bob and Bunny Gowell, Allen Cyr,  and Richard and Nancy King.  Richard welcomed and introduced new  member Robert Hoppe. 

 Treasurer’s report was given by Duncan Saunders.

 Richard brought up the Bag of Cash tickets.  The drawing is earlier  this year.  It will be in August.  Therefore we need the money or tickets  returned asap.   This is a good fundraiser for our Chapter.

 Completed vests were given those that had ordered them.  Richard  mentioned we would be putting in another order as some members had  requested vests.  If anyone is interested, they are $45 for size small to  XXLarge and $47 for XXXLarge.  These vests are with the new  GWRRA large patch on back of vest and small new GWRRA patch on  front of vest.  Vests also have our Chapter C on them.  If anyone is  interested, just let us know.

 Richard introduced Mariette Carey as our Sunshine Person for the  club.  If you know of anyone in the club who is sick, injured, etc., please  let us know and we will pass it on to Mariette so she can mail a card.   Also, we requested birthdates and anniversaries (no year date  necessary) so that these could be acknowledged.  Richard gave  Mariette a copy of names and addresses of all our members but we  need the dates from you.  Allen Cyr, District Director,  mentioned that  if we let him know of illnesses, etc., that he can contact GWRRA  National and they will send a card.

 Richard discussed Chapter C’s duties for our up-coming rally which  will be the Welcome Table and the Door Prize Table.  Sign up sheets  were passed around along with a tentative rally schedule so those in  attendance could pick times that were convenient for them so they  could attend rally events that they wanted to.

 Our next ice cream run is Tuesday July 12th at 6:30pm at Fat Boy’s  Restaurant/Snack Bar in Brunswick, ME.  It is just up the road from  Bowden College on Bath Road.  Hope to see as many of you as  possible.

 It was mentioned that everyone who went to Chapter V’s kickoff  celebration had a wonderful time.

 Chapter V were great hosts and made everyone feel very welcomed.

 Safety Tip:  Keep hydrated.   Drink plenty of fluids as dehydration  leads  to serious health problems (heat stroke, etc.)

 Richard thanked everyone for coming.  Hope to see everyone at the  next meeting on August 7th at Governor’s Restaurant, Lewiston, ME,  8am breakfast and meeting.  Ride following weather permitting.

 Richard and Nancy King, ME Chapter C Directors, GWRRA