Greetings,

This year is passing quickly, isn’t it?  Still plenty of time for good riding.

As of this writing, Dan Gigstead and Mark & Cindy Traxler are on a long ride to the West Coast.  I’m sure we will hear a few good stories when they return.

A good buddy and I are taking a ride around Lake Superior.  I’ll bring back plenty of pictures.
 

A few words from our Chapter Educator:
Have you heard that most crashes happen within five miles of home? That over 50 percent are within the first six minutes, and that over 90% are within the first hour? This is not only because we do a lot of small trips, but also because we are thinking about other things while we are riding. We think about work, meeting people, the day ahead, a lot of things besides riding a motorcycle. Concentration about what we are doing and attention to what is going on around us is so important. Be careful out there, and have a great time!

We have several events planned for September.  We hope to see everyone participating.

Chapter V July, 2010 Upcoming Events:
September 8 -- 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Run, TBA – Roger Siefert
September 9-12 -- Dust On Camping Weekend
September 18 -- 9:00 a.m. Social - Machine Shed - Rick & Carlene Van Beek
September 22 -- 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Run, TBA – Roger Siefert

If you have any suggestions for rides, don’t be bashful, let us know!

Don’t forget to check the Chapter V Calendar for details and RSVP to the appropriate sponsor.

A few Upcoming Events for other Chapters:
September 3 – 5 -- Region E Rally, Davenport IA
September 5 -- Corn Roast Chapter Q

Birthdays
  1     Sue Jorgenson
  5     Michael Mischker
  9     Diana Ravey
14     Steve Boutwell
21     Chris Holz
21     Vicky Boutwell

Check the District Website for details of that and other events.

There are always a few positions open to fill. Any assistance in these spots would be very much appreciated:

Rick & Carlene Van Beek
Chapter V Directors