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VA DISTRICT TIMES FOR JUNE AVAILABLE - The June 2009 edition of the GWRRA Virginia District Times is available on the Newsletters Page. To find out what's going on around GWRRA Virginia, go here.

RALLY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE - VA District Directors Pat & Kathy Hasiak have made the Rally in the Valley® 2009 Registration Flyer available for your use. The theme this year is "Hollywood Comes to the Valley" so break out the director's chairs, movie posters, and popcorn and come on over to the Salem Civic Center. For additional information, got to the Rally page.

CHAPTER VA-B NAMED VA DISTRICT CHOY - VA District Directors Pat & Kathy Hasiak have announced that Chapter VA-B (VA Beach) has been named District Chapter of the Year (CHOY). District CHOY Coordinators Rick & Elsie Baker invite all VA chapters to study the program so that you can be prepared to submit your information for scoring. A PowerPoint presentation is available for your download as well as a Program Outline.

CHAPTER VA-Y WINS NEWSLETTER AWARD FOR MAY - Kristen Weston, GWRRA VA District Newsletter Contest Coord., has announced that, Chapter VA-Y (Leesburg), has won the VA District Newsletter Contest for May. VA-Y's Newsletter Editor is Beth Sutherland. To read a note from Kristen about the District & Region N Newsletter Contests, go here.

ALL CHAPTERS PICNIC SET FOR AUG 29 - The GWRRA VA District All Chapters Picnic has been set for Aug. 29th at Dorey Park, in eastern Henrico County. Come out and join our VA District and Chapter Couples of the Year for a day of fun, games, and food. Download the flyer for information and directions.

CD CORNER UPDATE - Chapter Directors - please check out the updated CDCorner for the latest GWRRA downloads (guide books, resources, etc.) and District information from Pat & Kathy. This will be continuously updated as information becomes available, so please check back often.
RICHMOND RIDE FOR KIDS® SURPASSES GOAL - The 7th Annual Richmond Ride for Kids® in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Fdn. was held Sun., June 7, and surpassed the goal of $117,500. Starting at the Richmond Times-Dispatch Bldg. in Mechanicsville the police escorted ride traveled through Hanover and King Williams counties returning to the start point for a box lunch. There followed a brief and moving Celebration of Life where some of our "Stars" (survivors) told their stories and thanked the riders for caring. the Richmond Ride is one of 39 rides throughout the country which annual raises over $4 million to support research on pediatric brain cancer. Please mark your calendars for the first Sun. in June 2010 for the next Annual Richmond Ride for Kids®. The "kids" will thank you.

REGION N MODIFIES PLAQUE RULES - Frank & Kathy Albert, GWRRA Region N Directors, have announced changes to the rules governing the capture of the Region N Wanderer Plaque. These changes are designed to make the capture of the plaque more equitable to all of the 110 chapters in Region N. To read the revised rules please go here!!!!

MSLVI ANNOUNCES SIDECAR/TRIKE CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety League of Virginia (MSLVI) has released the sidecar / trike training schedule for 2009. To download the schedule and contact information, go here!!!!

WING DING 2009 INFORMAION - Wing Ding 2009, national rally of the GWRRA will be held at the Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. The theme this year is "Cruising to the Pow-Wow." Visit the website at www.wing-ding.org to keep tabs on arrangements and to register.

VDOT PUBLISHES M/C SAFETY INFO - The VA Dept. of Trans. is providing motorcycling safety info on their website. Check out "Motorcycling in Virginia: Have a Safe and Enjoyable Ride" and "Get Your Motor Running."

LATEST NATIONAL & REGION GWRRA NEWSLETTERS

National Membership Enhancement Division (MED) - June
National Leadership Training Division (LTD) - June
National Rider Education Division (RED) - May
Region N Appalachian Gazette - June

VIRGINIA GWRRA CHAPTER & PARTICIPANT NEWS

LONGTIME VA-D PARTICIPANT PASSES AWAY - "BJ" Dixon, a longtime participant of Chapter VA-D (Richmond) and lifetime GWRRA member passed away suddenly Thur., June 25. Services were held Mon., Jun 29 in Richmond with burial at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital Fdn, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. Please keep BJ's family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
VA-D PARTICIPANT LOSES AUNT - Ted Nelmes, longtime participant of Chapter VA-D (Richmond), lost his favorite Aunt Miriam Tues., June 23. Services were Sat., June 27 in Pennsylvania. Please keep Ted, Ethel and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
LONGTIME VA-P PARTICIPANT PASSES AWAY - Jim Morris, longtime participant of Chapter VA-P (Charlottesville) passed away Wed., June 17 following a long illness. A memorial service was conducted Fri., Jun 19, at Woodland Baptist Church, Charlottesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church, 4434 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922 or the North Garden Volunteer Fire Company, North Garden, VA 22959. Please keep Jim's family and the Chapter P family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
UPDATE ON GLORIA ROGERS - Gloria Rogers, participant with Chapter VA-V (Bedford), has been hospitalized with kidney failure resulting from the long-term effects of anti-inflammation medicines prescribed for her arthritis. She is in the Medical ICU at Lynchburg General Hospital on a ventilator and in a drug-induced coma. Gloria's condition has improved, although she is still in a coma. She is responding to commands and loud noises. Cards may be sent to 431 Sherbrooke Dr., Lynchburg VA 24502. Please keep Gloria & Danny in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
VA-R PARTICIPANT DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER - Harry Braid, participant with Chapter VA-R (Harrisonburg), has been diagnosed with lung cancer. He will be undergoing treatment at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, IL. Please keep Harry in your thoughts and prayers during his treatment period.
WRITE A THANK YOU TO OUR OVERSEAS MILITARY - Go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com, pick out a Thank You card created by a schoolchild, and Xerox will print it and send your personal message to a soldier that is currently serving overseas. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. It's FREE, only takes a few seconds, and you don't have to identify yourself other than name and city. This has been checked out and verified to be legitimate. Let's all get on board and see that our troops keep their morale up. Thanks to Norma Miller for forwarding the information.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES

CHAPTER VA-X RESCHEDULES JULY MEETING - Due to the 4th of July Holiday, Chapter VA-X (Salem) has announced that they will hold their July meeting one week later on July 11. Location and time will remain unchanged. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

CHAPTER VA-V CANCELS JULY MEETING - Chapter VA-V (Bedford) has announced that they will not hold their July meeting. Regular meetings will return in August. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

CHAPTER VA-D CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY - Chapter VA-D (Richmond) will hold their 25th Anniversary meeting/dinner from 6-8pm on Wed., July 22 at the Hickory Notch Grill, 2031 Broad Street Rd., Maidens. They invite everyone to attend and help them celebrate 25 years of GWRRA involvement. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

GWRRA VA ASST DD HAS NEW EMAIL ADDRESS - Effective immediately, Rick Baker, GWRRA VA Asst. District Director (North), has a new eMail address at vaaddnorth@gmail.com Please mark your address books accordingly.

MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS & LEGISLATIVE INFO

HEADLIGHT & BRAKELIGHT MODULATOR STATUTES - The issue of the legality of headlight & brakelight modulators is always a topic of discussion in motorcycling circles. To make sure that everyone has the very latest information concerning the acceptability of these units, please go here to download the applicable Federal and VA State statutes (90k PDF). It would probably be a good idea to carry copies of these on your bike with you if you have one of these units installed. Go to the VA State law revised to allow modulating brakelights. The VA Coalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM), has fought long & hard to help defend our motorcycling rights in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Go to their website and find out how, and to become a member. You may also read VCOM's positions on the various legislation that is brought before our state General Assembly.
DID YOU SEE THE GORILLA - If you've ever wondered how drivers could look you right in the eye, and then go ahead and pull right out in front of you on your bike, then maybe this article from the American Motorcyclist will help explain the problems. It is a real eye-opener and is must reading for ALL motorcyclists.

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Check out where they have been and how your chapter can join in the fun with the Region "N" Wanderer Plaque and the Virginia District Traveling Plaque!!!
CHAPTER VA-B TAKES VIRGINIA PLAQUE - Chapter VA-B (VA Beach) rode over to Chapter VA-D's (Richmond) Dragon Feast on June 27th and and made their way back home with the Virginia Traveling Plaque. The plaque will be available at Chapter VA-B's next chapter meeting on July 8th. To find out about the rules for the VIRGINIA TRAVELING PLAQUE, and current contact info, Go Here !!!
NC-K2 RETAINS REGION PLAQUE - No chapter showed up at Chapter NC-K2's (Fayetteville, NC) monthly meeting on Sat. May 24 to claim the Region N Wanderer Plaque. It will be available again for capture on Sat., June 27th at NC-K2's next social. To find out about the newly revised rules for the REGION "N" WANDERER PLAQUE, and current contact info, Go Here !!!

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VA DISTRICT TIMES FOR JUNE AVAILABLE - The June 2009 edition of the GWRRA Virginia District Times is available on the Newsletters Page. To find out what's going on around GWRRA Virginia, go here. RALLY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE - VA District Directors Pat & Kathy Hasiak have made the Rally in the Valley® 2009 Registration Flyer available for your use. The theme this year is "Hollywood Comes to the Valley" so break out the director's chairs, movie posters, and popcorn and come on over to the Salem Civic Center. For additional information, got to the Rally page. CHAPTER VA-B NAMED VA DISTRICT CHOY - VA District Directors Pat & Kathy Hasiak have announced that Chapter VA-B (VA Beach) has been named District Chapter of the Year (CHOY). District CHOY Coordinators Rick & Elsie Baker invite all VA chapters to study the program so that you can be prepared to submit your information for scoring. A PowerPoint presentation is available for your download as well as a Program Outline. CHAPTER VA-Y WINS NEWSLETTER AWARD FOR MAY - Kristen Weston, GWRRA VA District Newsletter Contest Coord., has announced that, Chapter VA-Y (Leesburg), has won the VA District Newsletter Contest for May. VA-Y's Newsletter Editor is Beth Sutherland. To read a note from Kristen about the District & Region N Newsletter Contests, go here. ALL CHAPTERS PICNIC SET FOR AUG 29 - The GWRRA VA District All Chapters Picnic has been set for Aug. 29th at Dorey Park, in eastern Henrico County. Come out and join our VA District and Chapter Couples of the Year for a day of fun, games, and food. Download the flyer for information and directions. CD CORNER UPDATE - Chapter Directors - please check out the updated CDCorner for the latest GWRRA downloads (guide books, resources, etc.) and District information from Pat & Kathy. This will be continuously updated as information becomes available, so please check back often.	RICHMOND RIDE FOR KIDS® SURPASSES GOAL - The 7th Annual Richmond Ride for Kids® in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Fdn. was held Sun., June 7, and surpassed the goal of $117,500. Starting at the Richmond Times-Dispatch Bldg. in Mechanicsville the police escorted ride traveled through Hanover and King Williams counties returning to the start point for a box lunch. There followed a brief and moving Celebration of Life where some of our "Stars" (survivors) told their stories and thanked the riders for caring. the Richmond Ride is one of 39 rides throughout the country which annual raises over $4 million to support research on pediatric brain cancer. Please mark your calendars for the first Sun. in June 2010 for the next Annual Richmond Ride for Kids®. The "kids" will thank you. REGION N MODIFIES PLAQUE RULES - Frank & Kathy Albert, GWRRA Region N Directors, have announced changes to the rules governing the capture of the Region N Wanderer Plaque. These changes are designed to make the capture of the plaque more equitable to all of the 110 chapters in Region N. To read the revised rules please go here!!!! MSLVI ANNOUNCES SIDECAR/TRIKE CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety League of Virginia (MSLVI) has released the sidecar / trike training schedule for 2009. To download the schedule and contact information, go here!!!! WING DING 2009 INFORMAION - Wing Ding 2009, national rally of the GWRRA will be held at the Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. The theme this year is "Cruising to the Pow-Wow." Visit the website at www.wing-ding.org to keep tabs on arrangements and to register. VDOT PUBLISHES M/C SAFETY INFO - The VA Dept. of Trans. is providing motorcycling safety info on their website. Check out "Motorcycling in Virginia: Have a Safe and Enjoyable Ride" and "Get Your Motor Running."
*LATEST NATIONAL & REGION GWRRA NEWSLETTERS*
National Membership Enhancement Division (MED) - June National Leadership Training Division (LTD) - June National Rider Education Division (RED) - May Region N Appalachian Gazette - June
*VIRGINIA GWRRA CHAPTER & PARTICIPANT NEWS*
LONGTIME VA-D PARTICIPANT PASSES AWAY - "BJ" Dixon, a longtime participant of Chapter VA-D (Richmond) and lifetime GWRRA member passed away suddenly Thur., June 25. Services were held Mon., Jun 29 in Richmond with burial at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Hospital Fdn, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. Please keep BJ's family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time. VA-D PARTICIPANT LOSES AUNT - Ted Nelmes, longtime participant of Chapter VA-D (Richmond), lost his favorite Aunt Miriam Tues., June 23. Services were Sat., June 27 in Pennsylvania. Please keep Ted, Ethel and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time. LONGTIME VA-P PARTICIPANT PASSES AWAY - Jim Morris, longtime participant of Chapter VA-P (Charlottesville) passed away Wed., June 17 following a long illness. A memorial service was conducted Fri., Jun 19, at Woodland Baptist Church, Charlottesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church, 4434 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922 or the North Garden Volunteer Fire Company, North Garden, VA 22959. Please keep Jim's family and the Chapter P family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time. UPDATE ON GLORIA ROGERS - Gloria Rogers, participant with Chapter VA-V (Bedford), has been hospitalized with kidney failure resulting from the long-term effects of anti-inflammation medicines prescribed for her arthritis. She is in the Medical ICU at Lynchburg General Hospital on a ventilator and in a drug-induced coma. Gloria's condition has improved, although she is still in a coma. She is responding to commands and loud noises. Cards may be sent to 431 Sherbrooke Dr., Lynchburg VA 24502. Please keep Gloria & Danny in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time. VA-R PARTICIPANT DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER - Harry Braid, participant with Chapter VA-R (Harrisonburg), has been diagnosed with lung cancer. He will be undergoing treatment at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, IL. Please keep Harry in your thoughts and prayers during his treatment period. WRITE A THANK YOU TO OUR OVERSEAS MILITARY - Go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com, pick out a Thank You card created by a schoolchild, and Xerox will print it and send your personal message to a soldier that is currently serving overseas. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. It's FREE, only takes a few seconds, and you don't have to identify yourself other than name and city. This has been checked out and verified to be legitimate. Let's all get on board and see that our troops keep their morale up. Thanks to Norma Miller for forwarding the information.
*ANNOUNCEMENTS, CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES*
CHAPTER VA-X RESCHEDULES JULY MEETING - Due to the 4th of July Holiday, Chapter VA-X (Salem) has announced that they will hold their July meeting one week later on July 11. Location and time will remain unchanged. Please mark your calendars accordingly. CHAPTER VA-V CANCELS JULY MEETING - Chapter VA-V (Bedford) has announced that they will not hold their July meeting. Regular meetings will return in August. Please mark your calendars accordingly. CHAPTER VA-D CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY - Chapter VA-D (Richmond) will hold their 25th Anniversary meeting/dinner from 6-8pm on Wed., July 22 at the Hickory Notch Grill, 2031 Broad Street Rd., Maidens. They invite everyone to attend and help them celebrate 25 years of GWRRA involvement. Please mark your calendars accordingly. GWRRA VA ASST DD HAS NEW EMAIL ADDRESS - Effective immediately, Rick Baker, GWRRA VA Asst. District Director (North), has a new eMail address at vaaddnorth@gmail.com Please mark your address books accordingly.
*MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS & LEGISLATIVE INFO*
HEADLIGHT & BRAKELIGHT MODULATOR STATUTES - The issue of the legality of headlight & brakelight modulators is always a topic of discussion in motorcycling circles. To make sure that everyone has the very latest information concerning the acceptability of these units, please go here to download the applicable Federal and VA State statutes (90k PDF). It would probably be a good idea to carry copies of these on your bike with you if you have one of these units installed. Go to the VA State law revised to allow modulating brakelights. The VA Coalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM), has fought long & hard to help defend our motorcycling rights in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Go to their website and find out how, and to become a member. You may also read VCOM's positions on the various legislation that is brought before our state General Assembly. DID YOU SEE THE GORILLA - If you've ever wondered how drivers could look you right in the eye, and then go ahead and pull right out in front of you on your bike, then maybe this article from the American Motorcyclist will help explain the problems. It is a real eye-opener and is must reading for ALL motorcyclists.

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