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 Version September 1994 Paul - Shirley

 Version September 1994 To become better acquainted with the founders of GWRRA To learn the reason why GWRRA was established To understand it’s Purpose and Goals Objectives

 Version September 1994 Overview Every organization began as a dream. The persons involved had a specific purpose for establishing the organization. We will explore thoughts and information on how GWRRA has developed into a family organization and what makes it work

 Version September 1994 In the beginning Paul and Shirley began their journey into the motorcycle world Cycle 1 – 1972 Yamaha 350 Cycle 2 – Suzuki 750 Cycle 3 – 1976 RED GL1000 Gold Wing

 Version September 1994 Paul’s First Gold Wing 76 GL1000

 Version September 1994 Shirley’s Bike

 Version September Letter to All Gold Wing Owners

 Version September 1994 Dear Fellow "Wing Nut", You are invited to attend the first monthly meeting of the GL Road Riders Association. "What Fun", you say! "You ain't heard it all yet", we say. It is our intention to form an informal, non- restrictive, fun type association of proud, unique, and special people-- GOLD WING OWNERS!!!! People with whom we can share impromptu rides, experiences, discuss problems, find solutions, exchange ideas, save money, and (most importantly) form new friendships Letter to All Gold Wing Owners

 Version September 1994 If this sounds like something you would enjoy, join us Saturday morning for breakfast--June 4, 1977 at Denny's Restaurant, Black Canyon Freeway at Dunlap, at 8:30 a.m. If you know other Wing Nuts, please invite them along. Just look for the "prettiest parking lot in town"!!!! Questions or comments? Call me, Paul Hildebrand See you there-- Ride safe!! The Boogie Bird (Guess who just got a CB?) 1977 Letter to All Gold Wing Owners

 Version September 1994 History of GWRRA June 4, 1977 –Seven people met at a local Restaurant and formed a Gold Wing Owners Association Chapter By November, GWOA had financial problems, so they formed their own group and called it: “Gold Wing Road Riders Association”

 Version September 1994 First GWRRA Meeting Location

 Version September 1994 Purpose and Goals of GWRRA To be an association of Gold Wing motorcycle owners & operators To provide a social organization for pleasure, recreation, safety, and information exchange To provide an environment for camaraderie, and friendship of Members

 Version September 1994 Secondary Goals Improve public perception of motorcyclists Support the Motorcycle Safety Foundation An organization directed by the membership using the association concept Family oriented

 Version September 1994 Ideals of GWRRA The Member is most important Serve them properly and “our” purpose and goals will be met Meetings/Gatherings are for fun

 Version September 1994 First Home Office Paul & Shirley’s Home

 Version September 1994 First Patches

 Version September 1994 GWRRA After One Year Average age of riders was 38 Growing rapidly Don Farley had replaced John Mimm as Executive Director

 Version September 1994 History of GWRRA 1979 –Monthly Newsletter “WING NEWS” MOTTO : “FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE”

 Version September 1994 First Wing News Cover 1979

 Version September 1994 First Wing Ding Points Resort – Phoenix, AZ First Wing Ding Queen – Sherri Mason

 Version September 1994 Notable Early Events 1979 –1200 Members –Expanded into Canada 1981 –Incorporated as Not-For-Profit (501C-4) –Established Rider Education Program 1982 –16,000 Members 1983 –Safe Miles Program

 Version September 1994 First Wing World 1982

 Version September 1994 Second Home Office 1983

 Version September 1994 Other Notable Events 1988 –Rider Ed Levels Program added –Couple of the Year replaced Wing Ding Queen 1992 –Leadership Training Division 1996 –Membership Enhancement Division

 Version September 1994 Home Office Today

 Version September Meeting The Following Question was asked of Paul: –“WHERE ARE WE GOING AS AN ORGANIZATION?”

 Version September Meeting Paul’s answer was quite simple: –“WHEREVER THE MEMBERS WANT IT TO GO”

 Version September 1994 Where are we now? Members – 60,000 plus Successful? Member Driven Numerous Benefits –Rider Education –Discounts –Friends

 Version September 1994 Summary Dream of two people Why is GWRRA Successful? Concept: The Member is what and why we are Paul and Shirley’s thoughts

 Version September 1994 Questions??