National &
District
Directors
GWRRA DIRECTORS Jere & Sherry Goodman DIRECTOR@GWRRA.ORG
NC-A Officers & Staff
SUNSHINE LADY/CARE BEAR JANICE BUCKNER (336) 697-2216 BUCKSFIRE@BELLSOUTH.NET NEWSLETTER EDITOR COLLEEN FITZGERALD (336) 992-3089 COLLEENRFITZ@OUTLOOK.COM GOODIE SALES ALICE MYERS GRM0476@AOL.COM MEMBER ENHANCEMENT COORDINATORS ALICE & RON MYERS
(336) 697-8193 GRM0476@AOL.COM HISTORIAN / PHOTOGRAPHER COLLEEN FITZGERALD (336) 992-3089 COLLEENRFITZ@OUTLOOK.COM WEBMASTER TOM FITZGERALD TOMFITZSR@OUTLOOK.COM
NC District
The Wing Nut
Piedmont Goldwings
NC-A meets the 2nd
Thursday of each
month
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
Captain Bill’s Seafood 6108 West Market St.
Greensboro NC
Eat at 6:30PM, Gather at 7:30PM.
All are welcome.
CHAPTER DIRECTORS CARL & NANCY ALLEN
(336) 674-6223 CALLEN419@YAHOO.COM
ASST. CHAPTER DIRECTORS CALVIN & FRAN CAVE
336-817-5335 CALVINCON3BOY1@GMAIL.COM FRANB.FLOWERS@GMAIL.COM TREASURER HELEN WILSON (336) 697-8916 WING4WILSON@GMAIL.COM RIDE COORDINATOR PAULA HINES (336) 788-9980 PTH143@AOL.COM CHAPTER COUPLE KEN ISLEY JOANNE DESIDERATI (336) 215-6349 (336) 549-2593 KDISLEYGOLDWING@ICLOUD.COM RANGATANGBABY@YAHOO.COM SPECIAL EVENTS DWAIN STRADER (336) 613-4820 CELLUSUN@GMAIL.COM
Inside This Issue
From our CD 2 Chapter Ride Coordinator 3 Membership Enhancement 4 Chapter Couple 5 Sunshine—Care Bear News 6 Membership Page 7-11 Upcoming Rides and Events 12-14 District News, National News 15 Sponsors 16GWRRA
NC CENTRAL ASSISTANT DISTRICT DIRECTOR Libby Jennings (919) 732-7961 Libbyjennings@yahoo.comSeptember/October 2020
NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT DIRECTORSGlenn & Joy Kennedy (919) 740-0045 (G) (919) 740-0395 (J) DISTRICTDIREC-TOR@GWRRANC.ORG
http://www.gwrra-nc-a.org/
Some Chapters have begun gathering but may face capacity re-strictions. Others are trying to find new lo-cations as their origi-nal locations may have closed. Please contact the Chapter Director before trav-eling to another Chapter’s gathering.
NC-A
Gatherings for October, Chapter Members Only NC-A Greensboro, NC-G2 Waynesville NC-K2 Fayetteville, NC-M2 Hendersonville
Hello Members.
The corona virus left us without a place to have our monthly meeting again in September. I ask that we not get disgusted with the situation that we find ourself in and hope that the Governor will allow us to be able to use Capt. Bill’s soon. We have been given the go-ahead for having a gathering of just Chapter A mem-bers for October. That does not mean that we cannot meet in smaller groups in an open area where we can maintain safe procedures or do rides. Several members met and participated in the Eastern Region Ride on September 19th and the Western Region Ride on September 26th. Look for some pictures further into the newsletter. Maybe we could get a group together for the Central Region Ride on October 10th.
David Wilson and I had the opportunity to help a fellow Gold Winger from the Atlanta area. His bike died on him on a Sunday afternoon on Highway 29 North just before Cone. We were able to pick his bike up and take it to Winston-Salem for repairs. He found us in the GWRRA Gold Book and seemed shocked that we were so willing to help him. On their way back to the area on Wednesday he found his bike repaired and ready for the return trip home. Another good deed for a fellow Gold Winger.
In the mean time Nancy and I wish all to stay well, ride safe and take care to stay well. Carl and Nancy
NC-A Chapter Directors
Greetings From Your Chapter Directors
Carl & Nancy Allen
GWRRA-NC-A “Piedmont Goldwings”
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Greetings From Your Ride Coordinator
Paula Hines
GWRRA NC-A “Piedmont Goldwings
”
Happy Fall! Welcome to cooler temperatures, brilliant fall colors – the trees are changing, leaves are dropping and blowing in the wind! Went for a ride in the mountains yesterday, and was very glad I was wearing a full-face helmet. Chilly, temps in the 40’s starting out, came home to 64 degrees – brisk, but stimulating. The helmet kept me warmer, and with all the leaves blowing in the air, kept the leaves off my face and out of my mouth! Dry leaves are not usually a problem for motorcyclists, but remember that wet leaves can be very slick, so slow down and use caution.
We’re still stuck in Corona-ville, but things are loosening up. Really looking forward to our picnic meeting at Hagen Stone Park on October 17! It’s been so long since we’ve been able to get together. No hugs yet, but we can wave and talk. It’s not quite Halloween yet, but we will be wearing masks – most folks have gone from the plain medical paper masks to more interesting and colorful masks, so we’ll be in compliance with the Governor’s order, but can be very interesting and attractive, even!
Some riding is picking up and Calvin Cave was kind enough to share the Fall Color Calendar! It’s time to head to the mountains, whether by 2-, 3-, or 4-wheels, to enjoy what we expect to be spec-tacular color this season. We deserve it! God’s world is beautiful!
Biketoberfest reduces scope for 2020: Biketober-fest is a go for Oct. 15-18 in Volusia County, Fla., but the annual gathering of motorcycling
enthusi-asts likely will be smaller than in its previous 28 years. While Daytona Beach officials de-nied vendor permits due to concerns about the continuing coronavirus threat, in nearby Or-mond Beach, commissioners granted vendor permits, allowing popular attractions Destina-tion Daytona and the Iron Horse Saloon to cater to the crowds. Tourism officials expect far fewer motorcyclists this year than the typical 100,000 who attend the annual fall event. I’ve been teaching 2-wheel and 3-wheel motorcycle classes, but will be less busy after this month, and hope to have some Chapter A members to ride with. I’ve been fortunate to ride with Dave and Helen Wilson, Calvin and Fran Cave, and Larry and Jane Weavil. Riding can be enjoyable even when social-distancing, and is exercise for
both mind and body to help us stay healthier and more posi-tive.
Remember, after not riding for a while, we need to be careful and practice to sharpen our skills. Please do your T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection on your bike, and don your ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) every time your ride!
Ride safely, ride often! Paula Hines
NC-A Ride Coordinator 336-601-9216
Hello Everyone,
As you start moving out into the world again, just remember to please stay safe and healthy. We are looking forward to see-ing those members who can make it to our October Chapter A Gathering.
Ride safe, we care. Alice & Ron Myers MEC Email: grm0476@aol.com 336-697-8193
Greetings From Your MEC
Alice & Ron Myers
GWRRA NC-A “Piedmont Goldwings
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Looks like the Couples Plaque will be on the move again. B2 Winston-Salem will be having their gathering on October 13th and visitors are welcome.
Ride Safe and Have Fun! Ken and JoAnne
NC-A 2020 Chapter Couple
Hope you enjoy the pictures of our time at the Eastern Regional (45 bikes) and Western Re-gional Rides (49 bikes) on September 19 and 26 (contributions by Calvin, Fran, Ken and my-self).
Greetings From Your
Couple of the Year
Ken Isley and JoAnne Desiderati
GWRRA NC-A
“Piedmont Goldwings
”
John Wayne & Barbara Pierce 09-20-1965
Mark & Debbie Nadel 10-19-2008
and to anyone else who
wed in September
and October!
Our Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS/Rescue, and
Our thoughts and prayers are
with each and
Remember Chapter Members and their families with sickness and deaths.
• NC– G2 ACD Bill Gaddis is out of the hospital from Covid 19 and going to rehab.
• NC– N Shirley Stout battling Shingles.
• NC– N Frances Taylor’s cancer is back and is having breast surgery.
• NC– U2 Rusty White passed away from cancer.
• NC– X Teddy Harding recovering from a heart attack.
• NC– S2 Tara Davis’ brother-in-law gary Hillis passed away.
• NC– Z Jennifer Nishida lost her battle with cancer.
• NC– Z Chapter Chaplain Preston Smith awaiting a kidney transplant.
• NC—Z Don & Bea Joyner recovering from an auto accident, discharged from the hospital to two different places.
• NC—B2 Helen Cranfill recovering from knee surgery.
• NC—A Mark Nadel recovering from thyroid surgery,
• NC—W COYs Ronald & Linda Fargis suffering with lingering health issues.
• NC—C2 ACDs Mike & Becky Decker’s eldest son fell into a fire pit; 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his arms, abdomen and back. Still in hospital.
• NC—C2 Connie Eason passed away 9/24.
• NC—N Louanna Crocker’s sister, Carolyn “Tex” Jones passed away.
September & October Birthdays
GWRRA Anniversaries
September and October Birthdays and
GWRRA
Anniversaries
Cheryl Davis 9-4 Alice Myers 9-9 Susan Strader 9-16 Pat Wilson 10-1 Tom FitzGerald 10-5 Greg Permar 10-8 Milton Goodpasture 10-10 Paula Hines 10-12 Dave Wilson 10-19 Randy Causey 09/29/2011 JR & Cheryl Davis 09/12/2008 Paula Hines 10/01/19847
D Herrmann
Tire Changing Tool Mounted on a heavy duty steel base for stability.
Works great! $50 OBO
Contact Don Herrmann at 704-798-4307 or by email: wingleader@carolina.rr.com.
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D Weygandt
Must sell due to wife’s health and my bad back. Gold Wing already sold. We really en-joyed riding with the group and will miss it.
List as follows:
Nolan 105 helmet (NEW) Fad Cherry full face with J&M communications $600
J&M wireless communication set (2) jmdm-ipbt-gl1800, new out of the box $100
Heated vest and glove liners by First Gear XL and
Heated jacket and pants—ladies size and controls $200
Ladies leather chaps (NEW) size S $75
2 cooling vests for hot rides $40
Rear tire and Rim $75
Bushtec Turbo-2 custom paint by Scarecrow, American Eagle painting $800
2 Rain suits $50
Contact Dave Weygandt at 412-997-6078 or weygandtdave@gmail.com. 24 Quarts (2 cases) of Honda 10w30
motorcycle oil for sale.
Selling as one package for $95.
Contact Mark Nadel at 516-731-8412 Email: mbhench 550@yahoo.com
M Nadel
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I just bought a 2018 Goldwing DCT. Now I need to sell my 2010 Goldwing Navi.
It is in good condition and has about 99000 miles on it. No problems— just changed oil, tires, brakes and air filter. Has a trunk rack, highway pegs, CB, a gel seat made from the original one (lowers the rider too), has a super brace on it and the hornet deer whistle.
I am looking for a quick sale and the price I am asking is $8000. Note the GPS mounted on the bike does not come with it, only the intercanal one. I would like to sell it ASAP.
Any questions, please call or text me at 631-748-1479.
Jeff Roth
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