Other GWRRA
web sites
web sites
Here is a link to a very active online discussion web site that you might enjoy visiting. There are several thousand active Gold Wing riders participating. Lots of good useful information.
http://www.GL1800Riders.com
http://www.GL1800Riders.com
Chapter Directors
Ezra & Marilynn Bostic
Ezra & Marilynn Bostic
CLICK HERE for this month's report from our CD
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Congratulations to
Bob & Jane Ungrey
Chapter G Couple of the Year 2013
Bob & Jane Ungrey
Chapter G Couple of the Year 2013
Chapter G Activities
Come Ride With Us to Make Friends / Have Fun / Learn
Come Ride With Us to Make Friends / Have Fun / Learn
ANNOUNCING 2014 T-Shirt Design Contest. Click here for details.
REPORT FROM
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE
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Hi Everyone,
Our Midnight Ride began with almost a full moon, lots of participants as well wishers for a great send off. Ken Byxbe attempted to count the number of motorcycles as we left and counted around 245. The count may have been less than previous years, but we did have more bikes join us along the way. As the moon set, we rode beneath a clear sky with all the stars shining on us. It was an awesome sight. There were many well wishers along the way, waving flashlights to greet all of us. The police at every stop made sure we had a safe ride. Though the lights did not greet us at Houghton Lake, Chapter MI-Y placed vehicles with headlights on to help us in the K-Mart parking lot. Several minutes prior to our leaving, the lights did turn on and lit our exit. As we approached Gaylord, the sun was rising, and as we parked our bikes there, the Morning Star appeared in the sky as if to greet us and wish us well. The ride was cool (to some , cold), however, not as cold as some years. Also, no RAIN, thank GOD!!!
After we crossed the Big Mac, we rode to the Mackinac Grille where Chapter MI-N and MI-R2 guided the bikes into the parking lot. The Mackinac Grille served a hot breakfast buffet. I heard that they served about 600 people!!! At breakfast, I overheard comments that this was the best breakfast!!
After our nap we went back to Mackinac Grille for the bike show. After voting, I wasnt' feeling well and went back to our room. So, I missed the announcement of the bike show winners. After resting, we had dinner at the Zion Lutheran Church, went back to our motel to talk with friends. Then we prepared to go to the light parade. I think we had about 36 bike to participate. The police guided us and lead us back to the Mackinac Grille to watch the fireworks.
Overall, we have heard good comments from everyone we met. Hopefully, our Midnight Ride will be even better next year!!!
Ezra and I would like to thank everyone who assisted our chapter in making this Midnight Ride possible. We could not possibly accomplish this ride alone. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic,
GWRRA MI-G Chapter Directors
Our Midnight Ride began with almost a full moon, lots of participants as well wishers for a great send off. Ken Byxbe attempted to count the number of motorcycles as we left and counted around 245. The count may have been less than previous years, but we did have more bikes join us along the way. As the moon set, we rode beneath a clear sky with all the stars shining on us. It was an awesome sight. There were many well wishers along the way, waving flashlights to greet all of us. The police at every stop made sure we had a safe ride. Though the lights did not greet us at Houghton Lake, Chapter MI-Y placed vehicles with headlights on to help us in the K-Mart parking lot. Several minutes prior to our leaving, the lights did turn on and lit our exit. As we approached Gaylord, the sun was rising, and as we parked our bikes there, the Morning Star appeared in the sky as if to greet us and wish us well. The ride was cool (to some , cold), however, not as cold as some years. Also, no RAIN, thank GOD!!!
After we crossed the Big Mac, we rode to the Mackinac Grille where Chapter MI-N and MI-R2 guided the bikes into the parking lot. The Mackinac Grille served a hot breakfast buffet. I heard that they served about 600 people!!! At breakfast, I overheard comments that this was the best breakfast!!
After our nap we went back to Mackinac Grille for the bike show. After voting, I wasnt' feeling well and went back to our room. So, I missed the announcement of the bike show winners. After resting, we had dinner at the Zion Lutheran Church, went back to our motel to talk with friends. Then we prepared to go to the light parade. I think we had about 36 bike to participate. The police guided us and lead us back to the Mackinac Grille to watch the fireworks.
Overall, we have heard good comments from everyone we met. Hopefully, our Midnight Ride will be even better next year!!!
Ezra and I would like to thank everyone who assisted our chapter in making this Midnight Ride possible. We could not possibly accomplish this ride alone. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic,
GWRRA MI-G Chapter Directors
Several videos of the midnight ride have been posted on YouTube. Click on the links below to view each video.
The 2013 Midnight Ride from Rockford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0JuL4hQGGA
On the way to Alma, MI to start the Midnight Ride 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSgrA6EbqWQ
Having a little fun before the Mackinac Bridge on the 2013 Midnight Ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWG_AlT2RBA
Leaving Gaylord, MI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zROZCYacCA
Going over the Mackinac Bridge for the 2013 Midnight Ride!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNexOPh4cQ
The 2013 Midnight Ride from Rockford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0JuL4hQGGA
On the way to Alma, MI to start the Midnight Ride 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSgrA6EbqWQ
Having a little fun before the Mackinac Bridge on the 2013 Midnight Ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWG_AlT2RBA
Leaving Gaylord, MI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zROZCYacCA
Going over the Mackinac Bridge for the 2013 Midnight Ride!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNexOPh4cQ
Assistant
Chapter Director
Howard Stob
Chapter Director
Howard Stob
At our Chapter Gathering on Sunday, September, 9, It was announced that Howard Stob has agreed to serve as Assistant Chapter Director. Congratulations Howared, and Thank You. We had a good turnout for the meeting. In addition to the announcement about Howard, Ezra reviewed upcoming activities and other announcements. Harry did his always excellent job with presentation about rider safety and GWRRA Levels program. Thanks Harry.
After the gathering, Harry & Marcia led a great ride through the country and around some scenic lakes. We joined Chapter MI-K2's anniversary party. There we met other chapter members as well. We all had a great dinner and enjoyed the company.
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After the gathering, Harry & Marcia led a great ride through the country and around some scenic lakes. We joined Chapter MI-K2's anniversary party. There we met other chapter members as well. We all had a great dinner and enjoyed the company.
Click here for pictures from the meeting.
On September 27, Chapter G took a ride to Lowell to get some ice cream and see the unfortunate remains of the White's covered bridge. Good time was had by all.
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Chapter G member Steve Cooper recently ( September, 26) traveled with the Honda ST group to West Virginia. He wanted to share some of scenery and sights with everyone.
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Rex and Shela Derksen, Chapter G members, were recently featured in an article that appeared in the Norton-Lakeshore Examiner. It is a fun read.
Click here for the article.
Click here for the article.
Hi Everyone!!!
Our color ride to Capt. Sundae's was lead by Howard!!! We saw many great colors in the landscapes, some fields already plowed ready for the next planting season!! The sky of the brightest blue escorted us throughout the day. Eight bikes and 15 of us joined together for a great day of riding.
Though it rained the night before, the sun rose this morning promising another great day for riding. Though only 4 bikes and 7 people road today, we really enjoyed many colorful trees, Croton Dam and Hardy Dam, then lunch at the Roadhouse in Newaygo!!!
(It was too chilly for ice cream, we opted for hot coffee and a hot lunch).
Thank you all for joining us. We hope that you all had a great time as well.
See you soon,
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic
GWRRA MI-G CD
CLICK HERE for the Saturday October 12 pictures
CLICK HERE for the Sunday October 13 pictures
Our color ride to Capt. Sundae's was lead by Howard!!! We saw many great colors in the landscapes, some fields already plowed ready for the next planting season!! The sky of the brightest blue escorted us throughout the day. Eight bikes and 15 of us joined together for a great day of riding.
Though it rained the night before, the sun rose this morning promising another great day for riding. Though only 4 bikes and 7 people road today, we really enjoyed many colorful trees, Croton Dam and Hardy Dam, then lunch at the Roadhouse in Newaygo!!!
(It was too chilly for ice cream, we opted for hot coffee and a hot lunch).
Thank you all for joining us. We hope that you all had a great time as well.
See you soon,
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic
GWRRA MI-G CD
CLICK HERE for the Saturday October 12 pictures
CLICK HERE for the Sunday October 13 pictures
November 10, 2013 Chapter Gathering and Awards Ceremony
At this meeting in addition to everyone having an enjoyable time and good breakfast:
Howard Stob was inducted as the Assistant Chapter Director (ACD), and;
Harry and Marcia received an outstanding sercie award for their efforts.
Congratulations to Howard, Harry and Marcia, and THANK YOU.
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At this meeting in addition to everyone having an enjoyable time and good breakfast:
Howard Stob was inducted as the Assistant Chapter Director (ACD), and;
Harry and Marcia received an outstanding sercie award for their efforts.
Congratulations to Howard, Harry and Marcia, and THANK YOU.
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November 16, 2013
Hi Everyone!!!
Yes, "WOW". Saturday we had a great breakfast at Bob and Jane's. Thank you Bob & Jane!!! And Mary, Dar, Marcia, and Howard brought great breakfast dishes to pass. Thank you all!!!
After our great breakfast, and plenty of coffee, we gathered our loot and brought it to the Vet's home!!! They have organized the donations they receive in a nice place, displayed like a store. Thank you all for the donations. We are sure that our Veterans will enjoy the items.
We had a great turnout!!! Jim, Rodney, Dar, Ann, Howard, Bob, Jane, Harry, Marcia, Steve, Mary, Jim, Ezra and Marilynn.
Oh yes, there is one more thing: Some of the guys decided to meet at one pm to ride to our favorite cheese place. It was a little cool for us gals, so the guys had a day out. Sounds like they had a good time, and Marilynn got a lot of her favorite CHEESE
A HUGW THANK YOU to all,
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic
GWRRA MI-G CD
Click here for pictures
Hi Everyone!!!
Yes, "WOW". Saturday we had a great breakfast at Bob and Jane's. Thank you Bob & Jane!!! And Mary, Dar, Marcia, and Howard brought great breakfast dishes to pass. Thank you all!!!
After our great breakfast, and plenty of coffee, we gathered our loot and brought it to the Vet's home!!! They have organized the donations they receive in a nice place, displayed like a store. Thank you all for the donations. We are sure that our Veterans will enjoy the items.
We had a great turnout!!! Jim, Rodney, Dar, Ann, Howard, Bob, Jane, Harry, Marcia, Steve, Mary, Jim, Ezra and Marilynn.
Oh yes, there is one more thing: Some of the guys decided to meet at one pm to ride to our favorite cheese place. It was a little cool for us gals, so the guys had a day out. Sounds like they had a good time, and Marilynn got a lot of her favorite CHEESE
A HUGW THANK YOU to all,
Ezra and Marilynn Bostic
GWRRA MI-G CD
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WOW!! Chapter G, on behalf of all supporting chapters and volunteers, donated nearly $10,000 to JDRF, (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund). This was the amount of money raised by the 2013 Midnight Ride. Thanks to everybody.
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