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The Wolf Pack, Clovis, CA
May 2015
California’s First Place
winning Newsletter
Table of Contents
Announcements/Table of Contents
2
Chapter Directors’ Article
3
Assist. Chapter Director’s Article
4
District Directors’ Article
5
Ride Educators’ Article
7
Rider Education Levels
8
Safe Mileage & High Mileage
9
Words from your M.E.C.
10
Ride to Parkfield by Dan Netz
11
Ride to Center of State by Dan Netz
12
After meeting Ride to Alpaca Farm
13
Quick ‘n’ Easy Pizza by Dan Netz
14
This month’s Calendar
16
Next month’s Calendar
17
Upcoming Chapter Events
18
2015 District Events
19
CA-2W Support Team
20
CA-2W Active Members
21
Birthdays and Anniversaries
22
California District Team
23
Region “F“ Team
24
GWRRA National Team
25
California Chapters, Meeting Times,
and Places
26
Advertisements
27
A word from your editor
28
You can keep current on all
the fun and exciting things we do
by going to our website at:
www.ca2w-gwrra.org
See for yourself what the Wolf-Pack
is up to!
Chapter Pride
Wear any Chapter apparel to our
monthly breakfast meeting and you’ll
have a chance to win a
“Surprise Gift”
Your next Chapter Social will be on
May 14 at 6:30 pm and will be at
Golden Restaurant on Fulton Ave.
Mmm...Chinese food!
Words from our Chapter Directors
Larry and Linda Jenkins
April has been an exciting month. We have some excitement going on here…Larry
got himself a new job began on April 13th. Sometimes you have to wait and something good will come your way. We are finally getting some April showers. We hope
they will continue because we sure need it.
We had our April chapter gathering on April 4th. We were surprised at how many people attended the gathering being the day before Easter. Hope everyone had a nice
Easter.
April 11th we attended CA-1A’s rally in Lancaster, California. We had a great time
and it’s always great to see our GWRRA friends. At the rally CA-1A had a Chili
Cook Off and the rally attendees judged the contestant’s chili. For lunch, you
guessed it, chili.
April 19th we attended CA-1Q’s rally in Silverado, California. Silverado is located
east of Santa Ana in the LA area. This chapter goes all out with cooking the complete
meal. If you can only make one event in the LA area, this might be the one you put
on your calendar for next year. We have been to this event for several years and like
always we had a great time.
Next on May 2, 2015 will be CA-1K’s rally and also CA-2S's event. While some of
our chapter will be up in the San Jose area for CA-2S's event we will be down in Van
Nuys for CA-1K's event. Ken Freeland, Chapter Director, has a great rally planned
for his event. Note: our chapter gathering will be moved to May 9, 2015 so that we
can attend these events. As the weather should be nice, we will meet on the patio.
On May 3rd we will be celebrating our 35th anniversary. It certainly does not seem
that we have been married that long!
Have a great May and enjoy the ride.
Larry & Linda Jenkins Chapter Directors
Words from our
Assistant Chapter Director
Tim Butters
Here we are in April already. The weather has been great even though we
could really use the rain. On April 11th a small group of us made the ride
to the Lancaster rally. The weather was perfect and we all had a great time.
The trip back was a bit windy but nothing we couldn't handle. The gumball rally in Madera was also this month. Unfortunately I could not make it
but I hope many of you did. I understand it is a nice event.
Just a reminder that our chapter meeting will be on May 9th since the rally
in Canoga Park is on our regular meeting date. Also in May the rally in
Fairfield with be on the 16th. This rally I have always enjoyed since it is
held at the Jelly Belly factory and I love jelly beans. I look forward to seeing all of you at the next meeting.
Tim Butters
Assistant Chapter Director
Editor’s Note: The Gumball Rally in Madera has been postponed to May
2nd due to rain (and snow in the mountains).
Tim Butters
Assistant Chapter Director
CA-2W
The Wolf Pack
Words from our District Directors
Vincent and Pamela
Puterbaugh
TUCSON HERE WE COME!!
We hope that you all join us at the Region F convention this year. We’ve always had a lot of
fun at the Region F convention and I am sure this year will not be any different. Going to a
Region F is another opportunity for you to see all your friends you’ve met along the way
throughout our Region. What better way to stay in touch with all those marvelous people
you’ve met. After all that is what GWRRA is all about, “Friends for Fun, Safety and
Knowledge, our motto that we live by. Always focusing on the “Friends” because frankly that
is why we all hang out together, we’re “friends”, and many say we’re “family”. Below is a
recap on what you are actually getting for your $119.00 per night hotel stay. A brief synopsis
of what the $30.00 credit is all about and how it is used. We’ve always attached a schedule of
events for the Region F convention so you can see what is happening each day.
If you want education this is where you should be. The CA convention unfortunately will not
be having a UTDP class. So if you want to become a seminar presenter this is where to do it.
Also Region F is having the Amazing Team Challenge, so if you want to test your skills at
riding at low speeds, come out and show us what you can do. Because of limited open areas
at the CA convention we will not be having the Amazing Team Challenge. Shiny bikes,
chrome and just pure beauty, come and enter your bike in the “Bike Show” at the Region F
convention, we know how you all like those bragging privileges of winning that special trophy. There is something to do for everyone at the Region F convention, so we hope to see
many of you there.
Speaking about conventions and rallies, don’t forget those California Rallies in May. Starting
out with CA-2S’s junk yard sale May 1 & 2nd, moving on the CA-1K Mother’s Day ride on
May 2nd! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for CA-2K’s – A day with the Krows, sponsored by “Jelly Belly”, on May 16th and of course ending out the month with CA-2Q’s garage
sale on May 30th. Always something to do in California!
April proved to be a successful month for CA-1A and their chili cook-off, boy was there some
delicious chili, and of course CA-1Q had a spectacular rally in the hills in Santiago Canyon,
what a great venue and beautiful riding.
Words from our District Directors
Vincent and Pamela
Puterbaugh
TUCSON HERE WE COME!! Cont.
A big thank you to Robin Black for winning the tires, but not taking the prize and pulling a
2nd ticket . . . that second ticket pulled was ours, so a BIG thank you for allowing all of us a
second opportunity to win. And boy do we need them!! Thanks Robin for your generosity.
And speaking of fun, yes “Princess” entered the pie eating contest, along with 3 other female
contenders we held our own and actually had fun. Although I was accused of only taking 2
bites, in my defense I did not “suck” it up like our male counterparts did I actually took bites
and it was more than two! It was fun, and I’m sure you will see pictures posted of “Princess”
having fun!!
Take care and please travel safe,
Until next month, ride well, ride often,
Vincent & Pamela
—————————————————————————————————————-Join your GWRRA friends in Tucson, Arizona - May 22-24, 2015, at the GWRRA Region
"F"un Convention held at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa
For Resort Registration go to: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/GoldWingRoadRiders
There have been questions about the $119 room rates for the Rally, so here is the breakdown.
While it is true the rooms are $119 a night, your room will be credited $30 a night to use on
anything you can charge to your room. It is accumulative and will be removed from the
things you have charged to your room at check out. So let's say you have a meal and charge it
to the room. When you check out, you will pay for your room and the dinner will be offset by
your $30 credit per night. If you stay four nights, that adds up to a $120 credit for your room.
What it boils down to is that the room rates equate to $89 if you use the $30 a day credit toward room charges. Hopefully that makes sense, because they really hope most of you come
spend the time with them. This, to some of us, will be a once in a lifetime chance to stay at a
5 star Resort and Spa at such a discounted price.
GWRRA Region “F”un Convention - 1-877-622-3140
Words from our Chapter Educators
Shirley and
Joe Machado
Don’t buy more Bike than you can handle..
If you’ve been off a motorcycle for a while you may be surprised by the performance of today’s bikes. Even
models with small displacement engines are notably faster and more powerful than they were 10 or 20 years
ago.
When shopping for a bike, start with one that fits you when seated; you should easily be able to rest both
feet flat on the ground without having to be on tiptoes. Handlebars and controls should be within easy reach.
Choose a model that is easy for you to get on and off the center stand. If it feels too heavy it probably is. A
smaller model with a 250-to-300 cc engine can make a great starter or commuter bike. If you plan on doing
a lot of highway riding, you might want one with an engine in the 500-to-750 cc range so you can easily
keep up with traffic.
Invest in antilock brakes. Now available on a wide array of models, antilock brakes are a proven life saver.
IIHS (International Institute for Highway Safety) data shows that motorcycles equipped with ABS brakes
were 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash than bikes without it. “No matter what kind of rider you are, ABS brakes are better than you,” says Bruce Blondo of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Safety Program. The reason is simple; locking up the brakes in a panic stop robs the rider of
any steering control. That can easily lead to a skid and crash, which can result in serious injury. ABS helps
you retain steering control during an emergency stop, and it can be especially valuable in slippery conditions. This critical feature is now standard on most high end models and adds only a few hundred dollars to
the price of more basic bikes. You may be able to offset some of the cost with an insurance discount. Either
way, we think it is a worthwhile investment in your safety.
Until we see you next time be safe.
Remember to Ride Safe and
Ride your own Ride.
Shirley and Joe Machado
Rider Educators CA-2W Clovis CA
The Wolf Pack
Level I:
Safe Rider Program
Jim Conrad
Ken Gong
Mike Machado
Athena Netz
Beverly Pruitt
Mary Richardson
R
R
R
R
R
C
Level II:
Tour Rider Program
R = Rider
C = Co-Rider
B = Both
As of: March 1, 2015
Level IV:
Master Tour Rider
Rich Richardson
Steve Rippe
Teri Rippe
Level III:
Certified Tour Rider
Tim Butters
Paty Clyborne
Ross Clyborne
Larry Jenkins
Lindy Jenkins
Alan Larson
Hans Mikkelsen
Dan Netz
Diane Netz
R
R
R
R
C
R
R
R
C
Senior Master Tour Riders
R
R
C
Joe Machado
Shirley Machado
R
R
To learn more about how you can move up to the next ride level, talk to your
Chapter Educator, Shirley Machado. It’s easy, fun, and you will learn techniques to
ride your bike more safely. Ride safety is what GWRRA is all about!
Note: the above lists contain active members only.
High Mileage: All the mileage on any motorcycle
since be-
coming a licensed driver of motorcycles.
Lists updated as of March 01, 2015.
50,000 miles
Tim Butters
Larry Jenkins
Lindy Jenkins
Hans Mikkelsen
Teri Rippe
150,000 miles
Steve Rippe
100,000 miles
250,000 miles
Paty Clyborne
Ross Clyborne
Dan Netz
Joe Machado
300,000 miles
Rich Richardson
200,000 miles
Shirley Machado
Safe Miles: All the mileage without accident since joining
GWRRA
5,000 Miles
25,000 Miles
75,000 Miles
Ken Gong
Mike Machado
Athena Netz
Beverly Pruitt
Paty Clyborne
Larry Jenkins
Lindy Jenkins
Alan Larson
Dan Netz
Rich Richardson
Ross Clyborne
10,000 Miles
Tim Butters
Hans Mikkelsen
Diane Netz
Steve Rippe
200,000 miles
30,000 Miles
Teri Rippe
15,000 Miles
150,000 Miles
Shirley Machado
225,000 miles
Joe Machado
Words from our Membership
Enhancement Coordinator
Paty Clyborne
I can’t believe that we are into
May already.
These are before and after pictures of our trip to Corbin, a motorcycle seat maker in Hollister
California.
Since acquiring my trike I had issues with the fact that the seat was too big and there was no back
rest.
So a trip was planned to correct this. Ross and I went up on Friday and were joined Friday evening
by Dan and Diane and a little later by Joe and Shirley. We had a great conversation in the hotel
room along with pizza. Early Saturday morning we all showed up at Corbin for the choosing of a
new seat. It is really a process, first you have to pick the kind of material you want and then they
customize the seat to fit your body. That entails sitting on the trike a few times to get the fit correct.
The whole process takes about 4 hours. The guys there are very nice and they do beautiful work.
As a side note, they fix anything that may be wrong with a seat they made (the stitching was coming out on Joe’s bike and they fixed it, no question asked).
As the six of us were waiting, Mr. Netz pulls out the game of Pictionary. We had a hilarious time
(none of us are that good at drawing) and it was a load of laughs. I think Dan could have been a
game show host in a different life; he kept the game hysterically funny and made the day go by
quickly.
Thank you my friends for going with me and for making it a great and fun day.
Paty Clyborne
Membership Enhancement
Coordinator
Words from our Ride Coordinator
Dan Netz
Ride to Parkfield
When: Saturday May 30th
Leave: Point South – Brooks Ranch – South Chestnut Avenue at Cedar and Hwy 99
Alternate Meet: Bravo Farms – Kettleman City
Time: 8:00 AM – Kick stands up – Fed and Fueled.
Duration: 3.5 hours ride time - Total 5 to 6 hours.
Dangers beyond normal riding include: Loose cows – Cow Patties – Earthquakes!
Lunch will be at the Parkfield Café. Famous for their beef and ceiling adornments.
RSVP’s are appreciated.
LET’S RIDE!
HISTORY OF PARKFIELD
Parkfield, population 18, the V6 Ranch, and the surrounding areas offer birds and grasses, trees and critters, blue skies
and white clouds all in their natural setting.
Parkfield is located in the coastal mountain range of Central California surrounded by rolling hills covered with oaks
and prominent mountains. The first to discover this special place were the Yokut Indians. They came to hunt and gather acorns, and named the valley in which Parkfield rests "Cholame," which means "the beautiful one." The first white
settlers arrived in the area in 1854 and were followed by a steady stream of homesteaders. By the turn of the century,
quicksilver and coal had been discovered, and the hope for oil discovery had transformed Parkfield into a robust town
of 900 people.
However, Parkfield's prosperity was short lived as the mines played out and water flooded the coal mine. The homesteaders were the last to go, unable to yield a living off of the land. Today only a handful of ranchers and farmers remain to enjoy a beautiful tranquil valley with four seasons and bountiful wildlife. Parkfield has risen in popularity
again.
Along with the natural beauty of the area, Parkfield is considered "The Earthquake Capital of the World". Geologists,
as well as earthquake enthusiasts, flock to Parkfield. There are more ongoing studies of what it takes to have an earthquake, carried by the United States Geological Survey, than any other place in the world.
The United States Geological Survey has been keeping a watchful eye on Parkfield since the last big earthquake in
1966, in hopes of using data gathered in the area to predict earthquakes. Parkfield has traditionally had a fairly large
earthquake (approximately 6.0 Richter scale) every 22 years. Scientists saw this pattern and flocked to the area in
hopes of gathering data from an earthquake of this magnitude. Since no one knows when and where an earthquake
will occur, Parkfield gave the scientists at least a little bit of a head start.
Words from our Ride Coordinator
Dan Netz
RIDE TO THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF CALIFORNIA
When: May 9th –after the gathering
Leave: Right after the meeting
Duration: 3 hours or less.
Many cities, North Fork among them, claim to be the Center of California. The debate has waged for
a long time. But in 1996 a group of surveyors finally marked the Geographical Center of the state
with a survey marker, a plaque and a pylon reading "CAL CENTER."
I plan on ridding up to see this wonder. It’s just off the road with a short walk and flight of stairs.
The road is great for 90% of the way. The other stretch is rough. Not that bad. But it will vibrate us
a bit.
Our ride will take us up to North fork where we will turn South East and drop down towards Redinger Lake We will stop at the marker and marvel that we stand at the exact center of California. We
will continue down to Redinger Lake and swing over past Kerckoff Lane and down into Auberry.
There is a nice Mexican place in Prather for Lunch or it’s straight on Hwy 168 back to Fresno.
On a side note: Another spot claiming the title of the center of the state is on Hwy 99. Just North of
Herndon Avenue and before Avenue 12 in the center divider are a Palm tree on the South side and a
Pine tree on the North. Lots of stories surround this. No one knows for sure. I heard it was a midway point for LA travelers headed for the state capital. It was said they were planted by an inn keeper in the1920’s. It took two days to drive between LA and SAC back then.
Here is a link to one blogger who gathered info about the Palm and Pine.
http://duanehallca.blogspot.com/2010/02/where-palm-meets-pine.html
I hope to see you on one or both of these rides!!
Dan Netz
Words from our Ride Coordinator
Dan Netz
Upcoming After Meeting Ride
June 13th – Right after the meeting.
http://epicalpacas.com/
Right after the meeting we will have an hour and a half ride to
Catheys Valley just off Hwy 140. This will be a part Hwy and
part country road route. We will have some fine country views
along the way. If we are able to leave before 10:30 AM we will
arrive by noon. An up to 45 minute tour has been planned.
And since this is baby season there should be a lot of young
ones there to see.
For the ride back we can go through Snelling to Merced or simple retrace our route. Either way be are back before the day is
fully spent.
As your ride director I am always looking to find interesting things to do. Maybe some are outside the box. But if
there are things you’re missing or not getting out of the
stuff I plan. Get with me so we can plan stuff you like. Dan
Words from our Ride Coordinator
Dan Netz
Easy Pizza Recipe by Dan Netz
You may or may not know that I worked at several pizza parlors when I was young.
Some chains, some that were more gourmet. I learned a lot about making pizzas. I
played around with quick and easy home recipes to the more extensive ones that take
3 to 5 days to complete. Below is the easy version Diane and I have been using for
the last 30 years or more. One word of caution, you can easily spend $20 or more
making one if you get carried away with toppings.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Crust
3 cups of Flour
1 cup water - Warm not hot. You should be able to feel the warmth but not feel it’s hot.
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pack if quick rising yeast
Spaghetti Sauce – Whatever your favorite is. I like Prego garden style.
Mozzarella. Or you can blend cheeses together. Mozzarella, Monterey Jack and maybe Provolone.
Toppings
Any cooked meats
Any vegetables or fruits you want.
DIRECTIONS:
Take one cup of warm to the touch water. Not hot!
Add teaspoon of sugar and yeast packet.
Let it stand for 5 minutes. A nice foam will rise to the top when it's ready
Put the flour in a bowl and slowly add the water while you stir it up. The flour should form into a ball. Knead it several times, and add flour
if needed or add water if it is too dry to hold together.
A soft slightly sticky ball of dough is what you want.
Put the dough ball in another bowl that has been covered with butter or sprayed with oil.
Cover it with a towel and let it rise for 1/2 hour or more. Longer is better. Dough should rise and maybe double in size.
Take a cookie sheet and spray with oil or spread Olive Oil with your hand all over the cookie sheet. Olive oil helps get the bottom nice and
crispy.
Continued on next page….
Words from our Ride Coordinator
Dan Netz
Easy Pizza Recipe by Dan Netz (cont.)
Take the dough ball and pat it down on the cookie sheet until it has spread out to cover
the cookie sheet. Sometimes I roll the dough edges to form a crust. Sometimes I
squeeze it up so it forms a crust. Or you can leave it flat and it will rise just a little
when you cook it.
I like to brush olive oil on the edges so the crust gets nice and brown. Once the dough
is spread out on the cookie sheet you can spread a spaghetti sauce on the dough. A lot
of sauce and the cheese will float off when you serve it. Use too little and the pizza is
too dry. Use any kind of sauce you want. Ragu, Hunts Traditional Meat or Mushroom
are all good choices. Spread it out but leave it short of the edges so you have a crust
area, maybe one inch or so from the edge.
Now add a layer of cheese. I like mixing Mozzarella and Monterey jack. You can mix any kind of cheese you want. Have fun with different
blends. I like mixing 50% Mozzarella, 30% Monterey jack and 20% Provolone together. Some people like a little yellow cheese added for
color. So after the base layer is done sprinkle a little cheddar, not a lot. You’re adding color. Too much and it over takes the other cheeses
flavors.
Now add your toppings. Pepperoni, cooked sausage or any meat or vegetables you want. Keep in mind that greasy meats will leave puddles
on top. These are easily dab up with a paper towel but they can build up. If you put raw sausage on top you need to make sure it’s cooked
through before serving. So don’t make the size of the sausage too big or it won’t cook through.
Pre-heat oven to 400 deg.
Bake for 10 to 20 minutes depending on your oven and preferences. To make sure the bottom is cooked lift the bottom edge with a spatula or
fork and look at it before you serve.
Pizza comes in so many different styles. You can use the dough recipe and some variations to make different styles. A little dryer dough can
be rolled out thinner if you prefer thin crust. If you get a deep dish pan you can do some Chicago style pizzas with Top and bottom crusts
more like a pie. I have a deep dish pan that I oil up with Olive oil. I pat the crust down on the bottom but then I pat it up the sides. So the
pizza is about 3 inches deep. Then it’s a layer of cheese, sauce, more cheese and toppings added to build it up. You can make Calzones if
you like. You can even just make bread sticks out of the recipe.
May 2015
Sun
3Larry and
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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2Chapter Event
CA-2S Garage
Sale in San Jose
CA-1K in Canoga Park, CA
CA-2S Garage
Sale in San Jose
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9Chapter Gath-
Linda Jenkins
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ering at Yosemite Falls Café
Breakfast at 8:00
am Meeting at
9:00 am
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14Chapter
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Social at 6:30
pm Golden Restaurant
1135 N Fulton
St. at 6:30 pm
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Ranch dinner at
6:00 pm
Larry Jenkins
24Region “F” 25Memorial
Event in Tuscan, Day
AZ
Returning home
from Tuscan,
AZ.
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16Chapter
Event CA-2K in
Fairfield, CA
22Region “F” 23Region “F”
Event in Tuscan, Event in Tuscan,
AZ
AZ
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29Friday
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Night Out
Cancelled
CA-2Q Rally in
Dublin
June 2015
Sun
Mon
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Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
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Fri
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Sat
6Chapter Event
CA-1L in San
Luis Obispo, CA
7Joe and
8Teri Rippe
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Shirley Machado
14Chapter
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Event CA-1D in
Paramount, CA
21Returning 22Beverly
Home from Reno, NV
Lisa Styles
Pruett
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11Chapter
12Tim and
13Chapter
Social at 6:30
pm at Luna’s in
Clovis
Sue Butters
Gathering at
Yosemite Falls
Café Breakfast
at 8:00 am Meeting at 9:00 am
16Team Meet- 17Reno Ren- 18Reno Ren- 19Reno Ren- 20Reno Rening at Brooks
Ranch dinner at
6:00 pm
dezvous in Reno,
NV
dezvous in Reno,
NV
dezvous in Reno, dezvous in Reno,
NV
NV
Richard and
Mary Richardson
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26Friday
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Night Out
6:30pm
Event CA-2N in
Sonora, CA
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Upcoming Events for CA-2W: May 2015
May 1-2
CA-2S Garage Sale in San Jose
May 2
CA-1K Rally in Canoga Park
May 9
Chapter Gathering at Yosemite Falls Café Breakfast at
8:00 am Gathering start time is 9:00 am. After meeting ride
to Center of California
May 14
Chapter Social at Golden Restaurant on Fulton Ave. at 6:30 pm
May 16
CA-2K Rally in Fairfield
May 19
Team Meeting at Brook’s Ranch 6:30 pm
Next Month’s Chapter Events
June 6
CA-1L Rally in San Luis Obispo
June 11
Chapter Social at Luna’s in Clovis at 6:30 pm
June 13
Chapter Gathering at Yosemite Falls Café Breakfast at
8:00 am Gathering start time is 9:00 am. After meeting ride
Alpaca Farm
June 16
Team Meeting at Brook’s Ranch 6:30 pm
June 17-21
Reno Rendezvous in Reno, NV
June 26
Friday Night Out to be announced
June 27
CA-2N Rally in Sonora, CA
Meeting Locations: Point North will be at the Starbucks on
Herndon at Golden State. Point South will be at Brook’s Ranch,
Chestnut at Hwy 99. Seminars will be at Clawson’s Motorsports
6334 N. Blackstone, Fresno.
Upcoming Chapter Events for California Chapters
Date
Chapter and Place
Pre-register cutoff
February 7, 2015
CA-1I in West Covina, CA
1/27/2015
March 27-29, 2015
CA-1R in Mesquite, NV
2/23/2015
April 11, 2015
CA-1A in Lancaster, CA
3/28/2015
April 19, 2015
CA-1Q in Buena Park, CA
3/30/2015
May 1-2, 2015
CA-2S in San Jose, CA
May 2, 2015
CA-1K in Canoga Park, CA
4/18/2015
May 16, 2015
CA-2K in Fairfield, CA
5/1/2015
May 30, 2015
CA-2Q in Dublin, CA
June 6, 2015
CA-1L in San Luis Obispo, Ca
5/29/2015
June 14, 2015
CA-1D in Paramount, CA
5/17/2015
June 27, 2015
CA-2N in Sonora, CA
6/5/2015
July 18, 2015
CA-C in Sacramento, CA
7/6/2015
August 8, 2015
CA-2W in Fresno, CA
Cancelled
September 26, 2015
CA-1Z in Rainbow, CA
To Be Announced
September 27, 2015
CA-1V in Victorville, CA
To Be Announced
October 10, 2015
CA-2R in Redding, CA
9/21/2015
October 17, 2015
CA-1M in Redland, CA
To Be Announced
October 24, 2105
CA-1F in San Diego, CA
10/1/2015
none
To Be Announced
Upcoming events for District, Region, National
Date
Location
Pre-register cutoff
May 22-25, 2015
Region “F” in Tucson, AZ
June 17-21, 2015
Reno Rendezvous in Reno, NV
September 3-7, 2015
District Convention in Bakersfield, CA
August 17, 2015
September 3-6, 2015
GWRRA Wing Ding in Huntsville, AL
See Wing World Mag.
October 2014 issue
May 1, 2015
See Wing World Mag.
October 2014 issue
Chapter CA-2W Support Team
CA-2W
Chapter Directors
Larry and Lindy Jenkins
559-718-8665/8837
lejlkj@sbcglobal.net
lindy18@sbcglobal.net
CA-2W
Assistant Chapter
Director
Tim Butters
tbutters@comcast.net
CA-2W
Chapter Educators
Shirley and Joe Machado
(559) 471-9190
jsmachado58@sbcglobal.net
CA-2W
Treasurer
Teri Rippe
(559) 240-5966
terih20man@aol.com
CA-2W
Membership Enhancement
Coordinator
Paty Clyborne
vstarlady@sbcglobal.net
CA-2W
Ride Coordinator and
Public Relations
Dan Netz
(559) 743-4443
netzfamily@sbcglobal.net
CA-2W
Chapter Store
Teri Rippe
(559) 240-5966
terih20man@aol.com
CA-2W
50/50 Chairperson
Mike Machado
CA-2W
Sunshine Coordinator
Lindy Jenkins
(559) 718-8837
lindy18@sbcglobal.net
CA-2W
Web Master
Sean Lewis
(559) 347-4278
Sean_lewis@ymail.com
CA-2W
Ways and Means
Dan Netz
(559) 743-4443
netzfamily@sbcglobal.net
CA-2W
Newsletter Editor
Steve Rippe
(559)298-2456
1gwrider@att.net
CA-2W
Individual of the Year
Dan Netz
CA-2W
Sunshine
Maryann Derfelt
CA-2W
Couple of the Year
Ross and Paty Clyborne
Chapter CA-2W Members
Members
Celebration Dates
Last Name
First Name
Birthdate
Allen
Janice
March 25
Butters
Tim
February 24
Butters
Suzanne (Sue)
Clyborne,
Ross
Clyborne,
Anniversary
Year Joining
GWRRA
April 2002
June 12
June, 2009
June 12
December 2014
July 28
July 28
June, 1987
Paty
September 19
July 28
June, 1987
Derfeldt
Dan
November 15
November 17
2014
Derfeldt
Mary Ann
November 21
November 17
2014
Gong,
Ken
November 25
February 20
April, 2009
Gong
Angie
Jenkins
Larry
May 19
May 3
April, 2005
Jenkins
Lindy
November 18
May 3
April, 2005
Larson
Alan
September 7
September 28
June, 2011
Larson
Sandra Ann
November 25
September 28
June, 2011
Lewis
Sean
November 9
March 28
July, 2014
Lewis
Diane
September 23
March 28
July, 2014
Machado Jr
Joe
September 18
June 7
April, 1994
Machado
Shirley
March 17
June 7
April, 1994
Machado
Mike
February 13
Mikkelsen
Hans
February 15
Mikkelsen
Barbara
Netz
Dan
September 9
October 24
March, 2009
Netz
Diane
August 15
October 24
March, 2009
Netz
Athena
November 28
March, 2009
Pruett
Beverly
June 22
August, 2013
Richardson,
Richard
March 25
June 19
September, 2005
Richardson,
Mary
December 27
June 19
November, 2009
Rippe,
Steve
April 8
March 10
July, 2006
Rippe,
Teri
June 8
March 10
February, 2007
Styles (Netz)
Lisa
June 21
Vigil
Lonnie
May 5
September 5
January 2011
Vigil
Margie
March 26
September 5
January 2011
February 20
July, 2013
December 23
April, 2010
December 23
March, 2009
The above list is of active members only. If you think that there are any errors here, please contact Steve Rippe.
Larry Jenkins
Larry and Linda Jenkins
We can’t include you if we don’t have your information.
Contact Steve Rippe to make sure you’re on file!
California District Team
California District
District Directors
Vincent and Pamela Puterbaugh
(951) 435-6000 (Vincent)
(951) 453-9867 (Pamela)
vincentputerbaugh@gmail.com
pamputerbaugh@gmailcom
California District
Assistant District Directors
John and Linda Boman
(951) 440-0657 (John)
(951) 259-5277 (Linda)
jdboman@yahoo.com
iwolter5@yahoo.com
California District
Assistant District Directors
Bob and Nancy Clark
661-943-5663
clark8clan@roadrunner.com
California District
Treasurer
Diana Hibden
(310) 638-2830
normanhibden@sbcglobal.net
gwrraladyrider@gmail.com
California District Educator
Mike and Ruth Burke
(209) 536-1318
mburke24@sbcglobal.net
California District
Assistant Educators
California District
Couple of the Year
Bob and Nancy Clark
(661) 943-5663
clark8clan@roadrunner.com
Member of CA-1A
California District
Individual of the Year
Ken Parmann
Member of CA-1L
California District
Membership and Retention
Coordinators
Garrett (Gary) and Dee Bowers
(661) 729-6754
gd.bowers@verizon.net
California District
Assistant Membership and Retention
Coordinators
Steve and Alma Sprenkle
(619) 585-9112
ss5855@yahoo.com
California District
Lady Ride Coordinator
Special Interest Group (SIG)
Diana Hibden
(310) 638-2830
gwrraladyrider@gmail.com
California District
District Photographer
Jim Miller
760-275-0314
ctocunret@aol.com
California District
Store Managers
Robert and Tina Gulley
rgulley1@msn.com
California District
Convention Coordinators
Bill and Rene Johnson
(707) 631-4102
Bill.Johnson.GWRRA@gmail.com
California District
Vendor Coordinator
California District
Trainers
Steve and Teri Rippe
559-240-5966
1gwrider@att.net
California District
Chapter of the Year Coordinators
Steve and Alma Sprenkle
619-585-9112
ss5855@yahoo.com
California District
Parking Lot Practice
Trainer
Mike and Elma Maury
(858) 485-7216
mmaury@san.rr.com
California District
Couple of the Year and
Individual of the Year
Coordinators
Don and Beth Kuellmer
925-487-5750
ca.coy.ioy@gmail.com
California District
Artist
Ruth Burke
(209) 536-1318
mburke24@sbcglobal.net
California District
Motorist Awareness Program
Coordinators
California District
Motorist Awareness Program
Assistant Coordinators
Bob and Nancy Clark
(661) 943-5663
clark8clan@roadrunner.com
California District
Medic First Aid Coordinators
Robert and Linda Harmon
(661) 810-5154 (Bob)
(661) 810-5157 (Linda)
Bharmon85Wgmail.com
Lharmon428@gmail.com
California District
Medic First Aid Assistants
Bob and Nancy Clark
(661) 943-5663
clark8clan@roadrunner.com
California District
Newsletter Editor
Pamela Puterbaugh
(951) 453-9867
pamputerbaugh@gmail.com
California District
Web Master
Scott Wienke
OPEN POSITION
OPEN POSITION
OPEN POSITION
scott@iwienkedesign.com
Southwest Region F (fun) Team
Region F
Directors
Keith and Teresa Morrison
(505) 922-9250
(505) 414-7239 (Keith’s)
(505) 414-7238 (Teresa’s)
Morrison-GWRRA@comcast.net
mrskeithbrianmorrison@comcast.net
Region F
Assistant Directors
Joyce and Rick Elmore
(970) 619-8140
(303) 803-3748 (Joyce)
(303) 803-5378 (Rick)
jelmore16@gmail.com
Region F
Assistant Directors
Cathy and George Diaz
(949) 551-4896
(949) 302-8664 (Cathy)
(714) 813-6989 (George)
geocatdiaz@sbcglobal.net
Region F
Assistant Director
Mark Davis
505-379-1210
madavis@nuail.com
Region F
Educators
Mike and Ruth Burke
209-536-1318
Mburke24@sbcglobal.net
Region F
Assistant Educator
Region F
Treasurer
Patti O’Neill-Esposito and
Sal Esposito
(408) 244-7722
(408) 639-0415 cell
pattioneill.gwrra@gmail.com
Region F
Assistant Educators and Medic First Aid
Training Coordinators
Joel and Marti Winkler
(626) 969-7486
jwinkler7@charter.net
martwinkle@yahoo.com
Region F
Assistant Educators and Motorist Awareness
Program Coordinators
Cliff and Char Simpson
602-904-0219
simsoncif@yahoo.com
Region F
Leadership Trainers
Garry Howland
(303) 677-0203
scott4life@sprintmail.com
Region F
Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Kenneth and Cindy Kelly
(623) 229-9339
(623) 297-3620
azpurplerider@gmail.com
Region F
Assistant Trainers
Harry and Amy Jenkins
(505) 730-6267
Hwjenkins2@comcast.net
Region F
Region Store
Sallie and John Baldwin
(480) 983-0823
jsbaldwins@msn.com
Region F
Public Relations Coordinators
Dennis and Karen Long
(262) 366-6206
Cactus924@cox.net
Region F
2015 Chapter of the Year
Colorado Chapter L
Lakewood, CO
Region F
Couple and Individual of the Year
Coordinators
JoAnn and Jim MacLean
(661) 251-5420
ka6vjf@pacbell.net
Region F
Couple and Individual of the Year Assistant
Coordinators
Rich Mason
(562) 315-5213
rvmason@charter.net
Region F
Couple of the Year (COY)
Bob and Jan Wills
wingnjeep2@live.com
Region F
Individual of the Year (IOY)
Brian Lape
jblape@comcast.net
Region F
Convention Vendor Coordinator
Donna Pickens
(661) 726-5145
(661) 547-2733 (Cell)
djpick5@verizon.net
Region F
Assistant Convention Vendor Coordinators
Jan and Ken Pedder
(661) 810-7606 (Jan Cell)
(661) 943-7014 (home)
Region F
Newsletter Editors
Tom and Vicki Lorenz
(714) 968-4393
(714) 801-8664 (cell)
webetv@socal.rr.com
Region F
Seminar Presenter Coordinators and
Couple of the Year Coaches
Mike and Ruth Burke
209-536-1318
mburke24@sbcglobal.net
Region F
Webmaster
Tom and Lisa Evans
(575) 652-3144
(732) 809-2184 (cell)
evans@att.net
OPEN POSITION
GWRRA National Team
GWRRA Nation Team
Directors
Ray and Sandi Garris
(602) 404-6875
director@gwrra.org
GWRRA Nation Team
Directors of Divisions/Programs
Dave and Gwen Carter
(815) 477-9893
foxwing1@sbcglobal.net
GWRRA Nation Team
Director of Finance
Jeffrey Liner
(423)336-5835
GWRRA Nation Team
Member Enhancement
Directors
Bob and Karla Greer
(770) 473-1316
MEPDIR@att.net
GWRRA Nation Team
Rider Education Directors
Tony and Michelle Van Schaick
(919) 346-1433
avanschaick@nc.rr.com
GWRRA Nation Team
Leadership Training
Director
Paul and Cheryl Brosher
(260) 344-1646
pbrosher@sbcglobal.net
GWRRA Nation Team
Editor in Chief Wing
World Magazine
Kevin Whipps
(623) 581-2500 ext. 253
editor@gwrra.org
editor@wingworldmag.com
GWRRA Nation Team
Global Affairs Director
Deputy Director Overseas
Dan and Rachel Sanderovich
972-542-300-311 Israel
dan.sanderovich@gmail.com
GWRRA Nation Team
Deputy Directors East
Region A, B, D and N
Bob and Nancy Shrader
(352) 668-3164
floridadd@msn.com
GWRRA Nation Team
Deputy Directors Central
Region E and H
Bill and Dea Ann Gray
(918) 231-9371
bgray455@cox.net
GWRRA Nation Team
Deputy Director Canada
Bob and Carolyn Pinet
(905) 336-6166
GWRRA Nation Team
Deputy Director West
Region F and I
Anita and JR Alkire
4331 Summit Drive
La Mesa, Ca 91941-7842
(619) 741-8893 (home)
(858) 922-2251 (cell)
(619) 741-8859 (fax)
jrakire@cox.net
GWRRA Web Site www.gwrra.org
GWRRA - www.gwrra.org
go to Benefits to learn about the following:
- Rescue Plus Towing
- Gold Book
- Financial Services and Insurance
- Discounts at hotels
- Wireless Discounts
- Office Max
- Sears
- and much more!
Call Customer Service for GWRRA – 1-800-843-9460
Email customer Service – CustomerService@GWRRA.org
Go Online – www.gwrra.org/members
Gathering Times
Chapter
Chapter Director (s)
Gathering Location
3rd Sunday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CAC
Bob and Nancy Harris
(209) 744-8560
sashadad@softcom.net
ELKS Lodge #6
6446 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
1st Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:30
Gathering @ 9:00
CA1A
Lance and Dee Wilson
(661) 992-7701
kardude555@yahoo.com
Greenhouse Café
1169 Commerce Center
Lancaster, CA 93534
3rd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA1C
Jim and Karen Miller
(760) 275-0314
ctocunret@aol.com
Burgers & Beer
72-772 Dinah Shore Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA
4th Sunday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CA1D
Cliff Kennish
(323) 582-4398
ckennish@aol.com
Paramount Elks Lodge
8108 E. Alondra Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
2nd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CA1F
Chrystal Richardson
(619) 929-6223
cd.ca1f@gmail.com
Broken Yolk Café
1851 Garnet Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
2nd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CA1I
George and Norma Mocabee
(626) 945-5988
Ca1igoldwinger@yahoo.com
Denny’s
546 W. Baseline Rd.
Glendora, CA
Last Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA1K
Ken Freeland
(818) 370-3572
qwrraca1k@aol.com
Denny’s Diner
8330 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91304
2nd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CA1L
Bob and Barbara Dowdy
(805) 226-9175
mcbob2@att.net
IHOP
212 Madonna Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2nd Sunday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA1M
Trent and Denise Reid
(909)
sd547mail@gmail.com
Pepper Steak
26589 Highland Avenue
Highland, CA 92346
2nd Sunday
Breakfast @ 7:00
Gathering @ 8:00
CA1Q
Robin and David Black
(562) 505-6682
robinwow3@gmail.com
Black Bear Dinner
7005 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90602
1st Sunday
Breakfast @ 7:30
Gathering @ 8:00
CA1R
Michael and Gayle Davis
(949) 916-4761
medavis@cox.net
Home Town Buffet
1008 E. 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
3rd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA1S
Jo Jolitz
(805) 216-6661
GL1800JO@yahoo.com
Carrow’s
2401 Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93003
3rd Sunday
Breakfast @ 7:00
Gathering @ 8:00
CA1V
Pat Riley
951-204-1889
calmonk1@yahoo.com
Maxwell’s
17772 Wika Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
1st Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA1Z
Ginger and Danny Merritt
(951) 285-3597
cd@gwrra-ca1z.org
Home Town Buffet
40390 Margarita Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
4th Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA2A
John and Debbie Whitted
(559)
debwhitted@gmail.com
Old Salles Café
2082 N. J Street
Tulare, CA 93274
2nd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CA2J
Alex and Marce Ageev
(925) 497-4480
goldwingalex@gmail.com
Home Town Buffet
2050 Diamond Blvd.
Concord, CA 94520
4th Sunday
Breakfast @ 8:30
Gathering @ 9:00
CA2K
Bill and Rene Johnson
(707) 631-4102
billjohnson.GWRRA@gmail.com
Benicia Grill II
2390 N. Texas St.
Fairfield, CA 94533
2nd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 9:00
CA2N
Nick and Terri Riolo
(209) 462-6122
sherrif.riolo@gmail.com
Pine Tree Restaurant
19601 Hess Ave.
Sonora, CA 95370
3rd Saturday
Breakfast @ 7:30
Gathering @ 8:30
CA2Q
Don and Beth Kuellmer
(925) 487-5750 (925) 487-1931
dkuellmer@gmail.com
Black Bear Diner
5100 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
2rd Sunday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:30
CA2R
Dave Wilson
(530) 275-5521
davewilson@redding.net
Vittles Restaurant
2685 North Street
Anderson, CA 96007
3rd Saturday
Breakfast @ 8:00
Gathering @ 8:45
CA2S
Sal and Patti Esposito
408-639-0609
bvr@att.net
Home Town Buffet
2670 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 85035
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What did the right eye say to the left eye? "Between you and me, something smells."
A piece of string walks into a bar. Before he sits down the bartender yells "Hey! We don't serve pieces of
string like you!" The piece of string goes outside, ties himself in a bow, and rolls around on the ground for a
bit. Then he gets up, goes back into the bar, and sits down. The bartender says "Aren't you that piece of
string?" The string replies "No. I'm a frayed knot."
Two guys were out walking their dogs on a hot day, when they pass by a pub. The first guy says "Let's go in
there for a pint." Second guy, says, "They won't let us in with our dogs." First guy: "Sure they will, just follow my lead."
He goes up to the pub, and sure enough the doorman says, "I can't let you in here with that dog." He replies,
"Oh, I'm blind and this is my seeing-eye dog." The doorman says, "Ok then, come on in."
The second guy sees this and does the same thing. He goes up to the pub, and the doorman says, "You can't
come in here with a dog." He replies, "I'm blind and this is my seeing-eye dog." The doorman responds,
"You have a Chihuahua for a seeing-eye dog?" The second guy stops for a second, and exclaims, "They
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Two strawberries are about to be canned. One turns to the other and says "If you weren't so fresh, we wouldn't be in this jam!"
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May 2015
First Class Mail
GWRRA Chapter CA-2W
Steve Rippe Newsletter Editor
3225 Keats Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf
And the strength of the Wolf is the
Pack
Rudyard Kipling
This newsletter is published monthly for
the enjoyment of it’s members and
friends of the Clovis chapter of the Gold
Wing Road Riders Association for good
riding and comradeship.