Minnesota Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Region E Rally is less than a week away

colette — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:46:05 +0000

The region rally is less then a week off. We have really planned a fun event with lots of games to play. The district challenge and chapter challenge should be a hoot. The light show, bike show, talent contest will prove to be a fun time.

We have more vendors coming to the region rally then ever before.

If you have not made arrangements to come to the rally, it is not too late to sign up even if you can only come for one day.
We promise you a fun time. We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Thanks for your support,

Clayton & Lynda

Calling all Cooks – Bakers & Tasters

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:43:24 +0000

Chapter S is sponsoring the Hospitality Room this year at the MN District Rally. In maintaining the creativity and fun that we bring with us, we thought it would be fun to have anyone who loves to cook-bake or taste food to come and participate in a food contest.

The contest categories are
• Chips & dips ( hot or cold)
• Crackers & Snack meats & chesses
• Fresh Veggies & Fruit
• Snacks – Salty or Sweet
• Desserts – Salads or Goodies
• Specialty dish (Low Sugar – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Nut Free)

You can be as creative as you wish.
• Homemade by you (or a friend if you can talk them into it)
• Who made? store bought if you run out of time and wish to donate
• Bring a copy of your recipe to share

The main rules for this contest located at the Hospitality Room are very simple,
1. Have Fun
2. Enjoy good food
3. Enjoy friendships

Hope everyone would find this as exciting as we have. Look forward to seeing all our friends and tasting all the good food that will be there.

Susan, Bruce and all Chapter S Members

District Rally – Full Schedule

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:51:55 +0000

Friday 7-16-10

8:00 – 3:30 Registration
· Rider Ed Display
· Goodie Booth – Caps & “T” Shirts
· 50 / 50 Donations / Raffle Tickets
· Chapter Check in: Raffle Baskets

· Banners & Scrapbooks

· Hospitality Room

10:00 – 12:00 Off-Bike Games (Pam Newkirk)
10:30 – 11:30 LTD Seminar Structure &

Organization

12:00 – 1:00 Hot Dog Feed

1:00 – 3:00 On Bike Games (Educators)

1:00 – 3:00 Hospitality Room ( S )

1:00 – 4:00 Observation Ride Guided (B or I)

1:30 – 2:30 Rider ED Seminar Helmet

3:00 – 4:00 LTD Seminar How can I

Participate in GWRRA

4:00 – 6:00 Guided Dinner Rides Depart

· Ride #1 – B

· Ride #2 – B

· Ride #3 – I

· Ride #4 – I

6:15 – 6:30 Opening Comments & 50/50

6:30–7:30 Wingo (Bingo)

7:30 to 9:30 MOVIE (Wild Hogs)

10:00 approx. Light Parade

Saturday 7-17-10

8:00 – 12:00 Registration
· Rider Ed Display
· Goodie Booth – Caps & “T” Shirts
· 50 / 50 Donations / Raffle Tickets
· Chapter Check in: Raffle Baskets

· Banners & Scrapbooks

· Hospitality Room

9:00 – 9:30 COY Reception

9:00 –12:00 Guided Observation Ride (B or I)

9:00 –5:00 Medallion Hunt (Gayle Harig)

9:30 – 10:30 COY Selection
10:00 – 2:00 Hospitality Room (S)
10:00 – 12:00 Off-Bike Games (Pam Newkirk)

10:00-11:00 Bike / Mascot Show registration

11:00-12:00 Bike / Mascot Show Judging
And Viewing (C & L)
11:00 – 12:00 GPS Seminar (Brian Anderson)
11:00 – 12:00 Crafting Seminar “Cost”(Ch-B)
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own!
1:00–2:00 Rider Ed Seminar Co-Rider
2:00 – 3:00 Rider Ed Seminar Group Riding

3:30 – 4:30 Grand Parade

5:00 – 7:00 Banquet Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 Closing Ceremonies
· Announcements
· Event Awards
· Door Prizes
· 50 / 50 Drawing

Sunday 7-18-10

Have a Safe ride home.
We’ll see you next year.

What are you going to do at the District Rally?

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:44:10 +0000

Here’s a few highlights of what you’ve got to choose from…

Observation Ride (Friday) Guided by Chapters B & I

Observation Ride (Saturday) Guided by Chapters B & I

Dinner Rides (4) (Friday) Guided by Chapter B & I

Chapter Displays – Banner – Scrapbooks – Misc Chapter Info
Check out what your neighboring Chapters have to show about their members or area.
The banners and scrapbooks will be judged individually and the winning Chapters will be invited to display their banner or scrapbook at the Region E Rally.

Seminars:
Rider Education –
Leadership Training Division –
Just for Fun –

Medallion Hunt
We will have a GWRRA Logo Medallion hidden somewhere on the rally site with clues to its location. Find the medallion and win a paid registration to the 2010 Region E Rally for two.

Hitching Post Group Ride June 19th

Webmaster — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:52:59 +0000

Come out and join fine folks at Hitching Post at their Hopkins location on Saturday, June 19th for a beautiful group ride down the Minnesota River Valley. Registration will begin at 10am with ride departure scheduled for 11am. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ride to allow time for registration and a short pre-ride meeting.

The ride will travel a scenic route south of the Metro to the town of St. Peter where there will be a stop to take a short break before returning back north to Hopkins for a complimentary lunch. The ride will cover approximately 125 miles over the course of three hours.

An interactive map of the ride route and additional details can be found here.

June Journal Now Available

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:02:50 +0000

All Chapter Journal pages have been updated for June. Click MN Journal in menu bar and find out what’s going on with your favorite chapter.

Chapter R Boat Ride – June 6th

Webmaster — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:17:22 +0000

Chapter R Boat Ride

Don’t miss this one, last year it proved to be a big hit with all. Not limited to Bikers, anyone is invited to enjoy this.

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

St Croix Boat & Packet Company
525 Main Street South
Stillwater, MN

Must be EARLY or ON Time!! Boat leaves at 1:30 pm sharp.

2 hour Dinner cruise on the St Croix River while dining on a buffet of pot roast, chicken, potatoes, salad fruit and cookies.
Bar and beverages available, but not included in price.

Reservations are non-refundable (you can give it to someone else).
Send $22.00, payable to Chapter R per person to:
Brad Harig
13606 630th Ave
Emmons, MN 56029

DEADLINE IS MAY 20th

We will only have approx 10 extra tickets available last minute, so don’t wait, get your name on the list early.

Plymouth Bike Blessing 2010

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:47:55 +0000

Come rain or shine, on two wheels or in 4 wheels. Support the youth breakfast ($6.00) which consist of pancakes,
sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee.

Plymouth Bike
Blessing 2010
Sunday, MAY 2
9:30 am

Pancake Breakfast
starting at 8:30 am
Served by Pilgrim Youth Group

All are Invited to the Worship Service at 10:00 am
Following the Bike Blessing

All Bikes are Welcome!

Pilgrim United Methodist Church, 4325 Zachary Lane N., Plymouth, MN
www.pilgrimumc.org
1 mile west of Hwy. 169 on Co. Rd. 9 (Rockford Rd.) or
2 miles east of I494 on Co. Rd. 9 (Rockford Rd.)
763-559-5451

Joe Pirillo Appointed Assistant Region “E” Educator

Webmaster — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:48:09 +0000

Please reach out and welcome aboard the newest member of the Region team who has accepted an appointment to the position of Assistant Region “E” Educator, Joe Pirillo. Joe will be official on May 1st, 2010. I warmly welcome Joe and his wife Judy to the team. Many of you in the Region have met Joe as the Iowa District Educator for quite a few of the past years. He brings a caring, mature and creative attitude to the position. Congratulation Joe and Judy, welcome aboard.

Michael & Lynne Mischker
Senior Region E Educators

Officer Certification Opportunity at Wing Ding 32

Webmaster — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:42:34 +0000

If you need your officer certification and you weren’t able to get it when Brian & Tammy were in your area here is another opportunity to get it. An officer certification program will be held at Wing Ding in Des Moines. Details below.

Wing Ding 32 Des Moines, IA
Officer Certification Program
Monday June 28 8am—6pm
Tuesday June 29 8am–1pm

To register, please contact:

Kathy Orr
LTD4U@comporium.net
704-560-0697

Registration will remain open until May 25, 2010.

The Wing Ding OCP will conclude in time for Members to enjoy the International Couple selection on Tuesday 6/29.

Class is a one and a half day training session and includes one student manual per couple.

An electronic Study Guide will be provided about 10 days prior to class.