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*To all Members who receive their RENEWAL Packets....please check your Chapter choice and make sure it has listed the Chapter you would like. If it does not, please correct it before you send it back to the Home Office. Member Services will make the correction on your file when your renewal is received! 

REGION “A” GWRRA

 TRAVELING PLAQUE RULES 2009-2010 

The Plaque may be captured by any GWRRA member(s) or chapter who arrive at the meeting place of the chapter holding the plaque and must travel by motorcycle between March 15 & November 15.  The capturing chapter must not be composed of unassociated members who assemble on site for the sole purpose of capturing the plaque.   

The capture will be determined by combining the sum total of the number of chapter members times the number of miles ridden one way.  The miles must be computed from the chapter monthly business meeting place to the capture site by using the shortest distance as determined by Mapquest.  A copy of the Mapquest calculations must be presented at the time of capture.  The chapter with the greatest total amount of miles becomes the new “Captive” chapter.   All Region Staff, District Directors and Assistants should exclude themselves from the mileage calculations in capturing the plaque.  Any question as to miles traveled or other issues must be resolved at the time of the capture.  Once the plaque has departed the point of capture, there is no recall.

A chapter which has captured the Wanderer is not eligible to take it back from the chapter that immediately captures it from them.  It must pass through that chapter and be in possession of another chapter.

It will be the responsibility of the captive chapter to report the capture immediately to Ed Porter, Region “A” Webmaster, eeporter@verizon.net and to Bob Shrader, Region “A” Director, floridadd@msn.com.   

The captive chapter must make the plaque available within 30 days of capture on a Saturday or Sunday.   

The plaque goes into play at the Region “A” Rally and will be recalled and returned to the Region “A” Director 2 weeks prior to the next Region “A” Rally. 

AT THE REGION “A” RALLY THE WINNING CHAPTER WILL BE THE CHAPTER THAT TRAVELED THE MOST MILES.  THEY WILL BE AWARDED $100.00 AND THE ENGRAVED PLAQUE. 

THE CHAPTER WITH THE SECOND MOST MILES WILL BE AWARDED $50.00. 

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Below is a brief explanation of the insurance coverage and process that your Chapter dues cover. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.

The GWRRA liability insurance policy goes into effect immediately upon the approval of a Member becoming an officer, the approval of a chapter designation and the receipt of the annual chartering fee.

The two million-dollar liability insurance policy protects GWRRA Officers when involved in authorized GWRRA business for social events and a designated third party (mall, meeting place, co-sponsoring authority, etc). This policy extends coverage for approved District and Region rallies and certain Chapter-sponsored events.

The limits of this policy are stated on the Certificate of Liability Insurance that appears on GW Info Exchange.

The policy numbers are stated on the Certificate of Insurance located at http://gwrra.org/oconnect/pdf/CertificateofInsurance.pdf

GWRRA has adequate insurance to cover officers and volunteers when representing GWRRA in authorized GWRRA business and GWRRA events internationally.

Liability coverage pays, on behalf of GWRRA, sums GWRRA is legally obligated to pay for bodily injury arising out of GWRRA's business activities. Any present Directors, Officers or Volunteers of GWRRA are covered. GWRRA's insurance policy covers the various "officers" who are involved in the various activities of the Region, District and Chapters. Other GWRRA members who volunteer their time and services at GWRRA rallies are covered by the insurance policy and are included as additional insureds. The limit of liability is $2 million. Please refer to Certificate of Insurance http://gwrra.org/oconnect/pdf/CertificateofInsurance.pdf

Also, Chapter members of GWRRA who plan, assist and take leadership roles in various chapter events (mall shows, ice cream rides etc) are covered by the liability insurance provided by GWRRA. As referenced above, there are no exclusions of coverage for volunteers. Family members or friends who volunteer at a rally are also covered under the GWRRA policy. GWRRA Home Office and the Event Management Group support / endorse guided tour rides at rallies. If a group of GWRRA members leads a tour, they are covered by GWRRA insurance. When a Region is hosting a rally and there will be vendors present, GWRRA requires vendors to carry liability coverage with a limit of $1 million. This information is taken directly from the GWRRA insurance policy and verified by K & K Insurance Group. In the event GWRRA insurance coverage does not satisfy the requirements of the GWRRA group putting on an event, the group may purchase additional coverage at their own expense.  

Diana McGuire
GWRRA Executive Assistant
623-581-2500 ext 232

"Every Member Matters"

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GWRRA BIKE SHOW CLASSIFICATION

GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION

PINSTRIPER’S SIGNATURE LOGO SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A MURAL. 

PAINTED NAMES ON BIKE IS CONSIDERED "CUSTOM" CLASS.

Motorcycles, Trikes, and Trailers may be entered in only one class.

 OPEN CLASS=Is for those bikes that do not fit within any other class.

BIKE JUDGING : 

Best of Show will be judged by all who enter the Show by use of a ballot (ticket in a can). 

Actual bike judging should be by people knowledgeable of motorcycles (maybe District Staff). We suggest two to six judges. 

Points will be awarded as follows: 

1.    Optional Safety 6 points (judged by sign-in people)

2.    Continuity 25 points

3.    Paint & Accessory 25 points

4.    Cleanliness 25 points 

5.    Overall Appearance  25 points 

       Total points 106

Trophies:              36 First Place

                              36 Second Place

                              1 Best of Show

Bike show competition should be fun! As such, it is important that the process be done in a professional manner and with respect for all participants. Consistency in the classification process, safety inspection and judging will make all the difference in the world in the success of a bike show. 

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*** Region "A" Director's Profile ***
This is a profile of who our Region "A" Directors are.

Biographical data for Bob and Nan Shrader

           Bob and Nan Shrader joined GWRRA in 1993, affiliating with Chapter FL1-A in Tampa, FL.  In 1996 they were appointed Assistant Chapter Director and in 1997, Chapter Director.  In 1999 Bob and Nan were made Senior Chapter Director and served in that capacity until April of 2000 when they were appointed Florida District Director.  In 2003 Bob and Nan were designated Senior Florida District Director until being appointed Region "A" Director in August of 2007.

           Bob and Nan served as Florida District Couple of the year in 1997 and Region "A" Couple in 1998 and participated in the International Couple of the Year selection at Wing Ding in Huntsville, AL in 1998.  They have attended 20 Wing Dings. 

          Bob and Nan each ride 2002 GL1800s and have accumulated a combined total of over 300,000 safe miles.  They are both Senior Master Tour Riders (Level IV) numbers 1468 (Bob) and 1812 (Nan) and stay fully current on all aspects of Rider Education such as ERCs, First Aid, CPR and Road Captain.  They always wear full riding gear, including helmets, boots, long sleeves and gloves.  Bob and Nan have been instrumental in the Florida District’s unique Rider Education program wherein all courses are offered FREE to the members.  This has been made possible by the sale of raffle tickets for a new Gold Wing  at the annual Florida District Wing Gathering each March.

           Bob is a proud member of the Hall of Fame, with 115 recruits to his credit. 

           Bob and Nan are both certified Leadership Training Instructors and have taught at many Horizons Seminars throughout Florida.

           Bob spent his professional career in law enforcement at the Hillsborough County, FL Sheriff’s Office.  He retired in June as a Major in command of the Criminal Investigation Division.  Bob remains active with the agency as a pilot in the Aviation Section putting his previous military flight training to use as a helicopter and fixed wing pilot.

           Nan has recently retired as a condominium property manager and Licensed Massage Therapist.  She is also a Licensed Cosmetologist.

           Bob and Nan have been married 18 years and live in San Antonio, Florida at the Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club.   

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Updated May 25

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