GoldWing The GoldWing is the top of the line
touring motorcycle that is made by the
Honda Corp. The
GWRRA (GoldWing Road Riders Association)
is made up of members that love to ride the countryside of our
great country.
Chapter Gathering (meeting) The means whereby GWRRA
has fun, grows, teaches, educates, informs and establishes a basis
for GWRRA's very existence. The Chapter gathering is the most
important aspect of what we strive the hardest to accomplish:
educating GWRRA Members in ways of safety, skill, knowledge and the
fun of GWRRA. We encourage any GWRRA Member, or those who wish to
join GWRRA to come to a monthly activity with their "family". We do
this by making our Chapter gathering's FUN! We make it a relaxed,
nonpolitical, friendly place where there are No
Strangers . . . only good food, interesting people and educational
programs.
Chapter H-2's regular monthly gathering is held on the third
Thursday of each month, at The Mayflower XVI restaurant located
across from University GMC on the Chapel Hill Blvd. right up from
the old South Square Mall location. The Mayflower is located between
Pearson music and Boyce music stores.
The gathering begins at 6:30 PM. Our meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
Chapter Director (CD) One of three volunteer
officers (the others being the Assistant Chapter Director and
Chapter Educator) serving at the direction of the District Director
who assumes organizational and advisory control of the Chapter. The
Chapter Director also appoints a staff to help him or her help with
normal Chapter functions such as finance, newsletter, and public
relations etc. He or she also serves on the staff of the District
Director.
Assistant Chapter Director (A/CD) The Assistant
Chapter Director is a volunteer officer, who as the title indicates,
assists the Chapter Director in his/her effort to bring about a
well-coordinated, fun, active, Chapter. The Assistant Chapter
Director also works with the staff Members, and assumes the Chapter
Directors duties in his or her absence.
Chapter Educator The Chapter Educator promotes
GWRRA Rider Education Programs to all Chapter participants, and
relays information from the District Educator. In addition he or she
coordinates Chapter rider safety courses.
Chapter Couple of the Year (COY) A couple selected
as goodwill ambassadors to represent the Chapter for a period of one
year, supporting its members and events. While not mandatory,
Chapter couples are encouraged to represent the Chapter in the
couple of the year competition at the district rally.
Chapter Shirts Chapter H-2 has long sleeved
white shirts for more dressy occasions, also we have a long sleeve
denim for less dressy occasions. They are normally worn with our
vests. Chapter shirts are not mandatory.
District/Region North Carolina and all other states
are called Districts. Our District is part of a Region designated
Appalachian Region (N). Appalachian Region (N) includes North
Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. Now,
there are 47 chapters North Carolina, and ~125 Chapters in the
Appalachian Region (N).
District
Rally The District Rally is organized by the
District Officers with the help of the Chapter Directors and the
members of each Chapter within the state of North Carolina. This is
a smaller version of Wing Ding. The proceeds of this rally help
support the operations of the District. The
District
Rally for 2008 will be held in September in Fletcher, NC.
Flyers and Sign up Sheets Flyers and sign up
sheets will be found on the table near the entrance of the room at
each gathering. These flyers give you up to date information on
various events held by other Chapters, Districts, Regions and
National. You are welcome to take flyers on events that may be of
interest to you. Sign up sheets are used for certain events to see
how many members are interested and to make reservations if
required. Examples may be a rider safety course, camping weekend or
dinner ride. If you sign up and then discover you can't attend,
please notify the Chapter Director so that your reservations may be
canceled.
Mall Show Usually an indoor event held at a
local mall or shopping center, sponsored by one or more Chapters
where GoldWings, campers, sidecars, and cargo trailers are put on
display for the public. Mall shows are used as a forum to let folks
know what motorcycling is general, what we are all about.
Membership Enhancement Director The M.E.D.
utilizes computer print outs provided by National to remind Members
of their expiration dates, contact new GWRRA members, and makes
visitors, guests and new members feel welcome and "AT HOME." In
addition the M.E.D. works with the Newsletter Editor to insure that
the mailing list for Chapter members is up to date.
Newsletter Published monthly the newsletter
contains National, Regional, and District and Chapter news. It
details upcoming events, rides, Chapter activities and changes that
occur to scheduled happenings. All active Chapter members receive a
copy of the newsletter. If you have an article that you would like
to submit, please give it to the Chapter newsletter editor.
Newsletter Editor The Newsletter Editor
compiles, edits, and mails the Chapter newsletter on a monthly
basis. In addition he or she works with the Membership Coordinator
to maintain an accurate mailing list to insure that all
participating members of the Chapter receive the newsletter.
Phone Tree The phone tree was developed to let
members know of changes in event times or date, changes in meeting
point for rides, and information that may be of a timely nature.
Poker Runs Poker
Runs are normally held by Chapters as fundraisers. Each participant
is charged an entry fee to travel a predetermined, scenic route.
There are many variations of the poker run however most have
checkpoints along the route where the participant will draw a card
or roll dice. Trophies or cash are awarded for various criteria,
including the best poker hand, youngest/oldest rider or passenger,
the largest club represented etc.
Region Rally The Region Rally is organized by the
Region Officers with the help of the District Officers, Chapter
Directors and the Chapter members within the Region. This rally
offers participants similar activities to Wing Ding but on a smaller
scale. The proceeds of this rally help support the operations of
Region. In 2008 the Region "N" Rally will be held in beautiful
Knoxville, TN.
Rides The Chapter H-2 ride schedule is normally
completed monthly. At this time all rides originate from a
previously announced meet time. Watch our newsletter or call the
Chapter Directors, Ride Coordinator, or Special Events Coordinator
for details.
Ride Coordinator The Ride Coordinator plans and
directs group rides to (and sometimes from) the destination point,
including conformation of the route to be taken, rest stops and
other things for a safe and enjoyable ride. In addition he or she
publishes a ride schedule to be included in the Chapter newsletter.
If you have a favorite ride or a particular destination that you
have always enjoyed, or have a ride you have always wanted to take,
please let the ride coordinator know. Your suggestions are always
welcome.
Secretary/ Treasurer The Secretary/Treasurer
makes notes on items requiring follow up for the Chapter Director in
Staff Meetings. He or she keeps a record of Chapter finances and
makes them available to all interested parties at Chapter meetings.
At the direction of the Chapter Director he or she writes checks for
chapter operating expenses.
Staff Meeting A meeting is normally held on the
first Sunday of each month for members of the Chapter that have been
appointed by the Chapter Director to assist him/her in correlating
activities and programs for the Chapter. Any member of the Chapter
is welcome to attend staff meetings.
Vests Chapter H-2 vests are black leather or
denim and are worn in parades, at rallies, and other events. The
10-inch GWRRA patch is displayed
on the back, with the Chapter H-2 patch, pins, and rockers on the
front. Vests can normally be purchased at rallies, through local
outlets, or by mail order. As with Chapter shirts, vests are not
mandatory.
Swap Meet Chapter H-2 has
its annual rally in March, named the Cabin Fever Relief Swap Meet.
What was started in 1991 as just a place for anyone to sell or buy
used parts has grown in to a entertainment, games, great door
prizes, training, great food and of course a place to sell or buy
those special items. This year 2004, we held our swap meet in
Mebane, NC. friends and GWRRA
members totaling over 450 were in attendance. Portion proceeds from
the Swap Meet went to
Good
Samaritan Inn (Durham) and the
Ronald
McDonald House in Chapel Hill.
Registration Pack A
predetermined entry fee is set. We provide all the items that you
will need upon entry in this envelope. We provide the wristband,
prize tickets, meal ticket, and prize gifts.
Wing
Ding This is our National Rally, which is held in a
different parts of the USA each year, is organized by
GWRRA
Headquarters.
Wing Ding is the largest
GWRRA rally of
the year and is usually attended by over 10,000 people.
Wing Ding features all kinds of events, seminars and plenty of
vendors (chrome!!!) Usually held during the first week in July, and
this year it is was held in Billings, MT. In 2008 it is scheduled to
be held in Greenville, SC.
Register
early, this is a great location and it fills up fast!
