I must admit, it was a great thrill for me to see one of my best friends in GWRRA write an article about himself and his involvement in GWRRA in the May issue of Wing World.  Roger Losornio and I go back to 1991 when I became your Executive Director and he was your National Operations Director (NOD). He is one of the only people I know in our Association who has held almost every Operations position in GWRRA (from Area Rep{CD} to NOD), plus many other positions from the Volunteer head of our Events Team to many special project management positions he has been asked to do over the years. Thank you Roger for all your years of service to our Members and for teaching me what GWRRA and the Officer corps are really all about!!

It was also a great pleasure to see John Lazzeroni and Melinda Carevich with J&M Corporation featured in the May issue, as well. I met them at the first Wing Ding in 1979 and knew they were special people. They are the only vendors of GWRRA who have been to ALL Wing Dings!! Thank you John & Melinda for all your years of supporting GWRRA!

I am thrilled that Sharon and Wing World is taking space to remember GWRRA's roots and the people who have made GWRRA "THE Greatest Motorcycle Organization in the World!" It is very important that we not forget our past and especially all the people who helped us get where we are today. People like Pete Woodruff, the Father of GWRRA's Rider Ed Program, and all the other people who have furthered this Life-Saving Program, like Bob Lorenz, Bob Berry, Charlie Davenport (deceased), Tony Van Schaick, Gene Knudtson, and I could go on for pages, who deserve our thanks and appreciation! The point is that GWRRA has always, due to Paul Hildebrand's emphasis on saving lives since the beginning of GWRRA, had devoted professionals who Volunteer their time and skills to help our Members enhance their motorcycling skills.

Many other people along our way have come forward to help GWRRA build the many programs that we are currently using and have used in the past...as Volunteers! And they ALL are to be remembered and THANKED! So, I am grateful to Sharon and Wing World for devoting space and energy to do this. If you are one of these people, especially from GWRRA's early years, let us hear from you...with your stories. Send them to me or Sharon and THANK YOU! 

As everyone knows, it is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and we just want to remind you to spread the word...EVERYWHERE! GWRRA and the Rider Education Program has developed many programs to help with this process and we encourage you, if you are not involved to get involved. If you are involved...Congratulations....now get others involved :)

May is also the month of Memorial Day....LET US NEVER FORGET! Thank a Veteran and do something nice for a Military family!

We have a few great messages from several of our International Officers. Please read the first article from our Director, Mike Stiger, about a great program he has developed. And secondly, please read the article from our Global Affairs Director, Dan Sanderovich further down in your e-news. 

I hope everyone is looking forward to a great Wing Ding in Fort Wayne. GWRRA and the City of Fort Wayne are planning a great event. There are many new activities that will make your trip memorable! Register now and check out the information below, and especially the www.wing-ding.org website for some awesome specials!

Speaking of awesome events, do not forget the GWRRA's 35th anniversary cruise in November! See the information on the left side below and get registered to hold your cabin NOW! See you on-board!

For those of you who have not checked out the new GWRRA website at www.gwrra.org, you are really missing a great site. GWRRA's website has become, not only a portal for all things GWRRA, but a great  motorcycling website! CHECK IT OUT!! 

Have a great year and FIND-A-FRIEND!

Ed Price

Dear GWRRA Overseas Members,

Gold Wing Road Rider Association (GWRRA) is the largest organization of Gold Wing riders. It is proud that in addition to tens of thousands of Americans and Canadians belonging to the Association, hundreds of Members from many other countries are also part of GWRRA. Read More

CHAPTER X SPONSORS MULTIPLE LEADERSHIP TRAINING SESSIONS

Chapter X of Stillwater, Oklahoma, is fortunate enough to have four Certified Leadership Instructors in their group. In order to help their growing Chapter membership learn more about GWRRA, the instructors are providing several classes at a time at different sessions.

Several of the Chapters of Oklahoma are also competing in the Chapter of the Year program (as are many chapters in GWRRA), and need these classes in order to gain points to win this wonderful "bragging right". Even though Chapter X is in friendly competition, they have extended invitations to all the Chapters in Oklahoma because they believe it is important to have the knowledge of GWRRA spread to all as easily as possible. 

In this photo, thirty four people from Chapters X, B of Shawnee, and K of Ponca City, attended the four hour session. This was the second time in two months that Chapter X has sponsored a Leadership Training Session. Even Rex, our mascot attended. (If you ever want a story on a wonderful mascot, be sure to check with us. His story of how he came to "X" is awesome!

Check our website http://xchapterok.org/  

Chapter X is very proud to promote GWRRA and their Leadership Training Program.

Linda Oberholzer #333338-01

Newsletter Editor

Chapter X, OK District

Region H

Instructors:

John Irons, Chapter Director

Steve Cotton, Region H Leadership Trainer

Carolyn Cotton, Region H Leadership Trainer

Jack Wagner, OK District Leadership Trainer