August 21st, 2011 Minutes

Good Morning Everyone
This morning we have 4 guests from the St. Catharines chapter of the Working Stiffs.
Welcome to Larry & Val, Jack & Linda

• Rendezvous results
  - Region K Couple of the Year - Alain and Suzie Mainville from ON-F
  - Winner of the Chapter challenge - ON-F
  - Youngest Rider - Sidney Carter ON-G
  - There were lots of great baskets and we have already received our share of the proceeds. $40.
• Twisted road ride
  - We had great weather for our ride on Aug. 13. We Started out with 11 bikes and ended with 11 bikes, even though they weren´t the same 11. There were 3 bikes from the St. Catharines Chapter of the Working Stiffs. I believe fun was had by all, except for a couple of curves.
• Help a child Smile ride
  - Approximately 100 bikes attended
• Tom & Verna having an open house on September 11th for their 25th anniversary.
• The Working Stiffs are heading out on a tour to the Agawa Canyon the weekend of September 16th. They´ve extended an invitation to anyone interested in joining their trip.
• Up coming Events:
  - Chapter O 6TH annual Corn Roast - Saturday, Aug. 27
  - The Labour Day PA Ride has changed to a ride around Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Tour
  - Knights of the Hatchet 16th Annual Campout, ON-H Sault Ste. Marie,ON
  - September 9 - 11 GWRRA Region D Rally in Coldwater MI Sept 15-17
  - London Toy Ride Sept 17th
  - Chapter ON-N North Bay Colour Run Sept 23-25
  - PA Chapter coming to Niagara Region Sept 23-25 (few details yet)
• We are working on getting our lists updated for contact information. We´ll be starting a sign in sheet for the meetings. This way you can let us know if there are changes in your contact info. We want to make sure everyone gets any announcements for rides, dinners and other chapter events.
• Share the Wealth won by Wayne G. for $40
• Next gathering will be October 16th 2011