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WD6Welcome to Wing Ding 29 in BillingsAre You Ready To Ride?Wing Ding 28 at the GaylordOpryland Hotel & ConventionCenter in Nashville, Tennessee,will remain in our memories for a verylong time. Now, a year later, and withthe many miles we have traveled and themany people we have met as theInternational Couple of the Year, wefind ourselves still excited with whatwent on at Wing Ding 28! The honorbestowed on us was not an obligation—it was an opportunity. Yes, an absoluteopportunity to meet many new friendsas we traveled to GWRRA rallies,Chapter rides and events. We want totake this occasion to say thank-you toeach and every GWRRA Member wemet for the courtesies and kindnessextended to us as we traveled across thisgreat land of the USA and into neighboringCanada as GWRRA Ambassadors.This has been an awesome year oftraveling for us! By the time we get toBillings, we will have toured 34 of theUnited States and five CanadianProvinces during 2006 and 2007.We genuinely support the Couple ofthe Year Program, and the honor begins atthe Chapter level. The GWRRA Chapteris the launching pad for the Couple of theYear program and from there it transitionsto the District and then to the Regionalselection process.Tom & Kathy Peck, InternationalCoordinators for the Couple of the YearProgram, are putting together a great programat Wing Ding to provide anotherRegional Couple with an opportunity tobe selected as the International Couple for2007–2008. The selection process will beheld on Tuesday, July 3, at 1:30 p.m. at theHoliday Inn—Grand Montana hotel.Come out and support your RegionCouple—they will appreciate it!The National Staff selected Billings asthe Wing Ding 29 site and, as it so happens,this is one of our favorite locations.Billings is called “The Magic City” andwe hope everyone who attends finds someBy Jim & Brenda PenningtonInternational Couple of the Year 2006-2007of his or her own magic in this beautifullocation. The area has lots of history foryou to explore, and there are three nationalparks within a day’s ride of Billings:Yellowstone, Glacier and Grand Teton.Yellowstone—together with theBeartooth-Absaroka Wilderness Area tothe north and Teton National Park to thesouth—has become a last bastion in theLower 48 States for large predators suchas grizzlies and wolves. Even the casualvisitor can view large herds of bison, elk,mule deer and pronghorn antelope here.Yellowstone National Park is also thehome of Old Faithful—the most famousof its geysers—and beautiful YellowstoneLake, and the Upper and Lower Falls ofthe Yellowstone River. Glacier NationalPark lies not far away in the northwesternpart of the state adjacent to Canada’sWaterton Provincial Park, creating anothervast area for those on the lookout forinteresting wildlife and arresting scenery.A trip to Wing Ding gives you the opportunityto take in the great riding areas ofMontana and Wyoming and perhaps slipacross the border into Canada and explorethe Canadian Rockies before or after ourrally.W i n g i n ’ W e s t !At our last Wing Ding in Billings in2000, we rode many happy and funmiles with our GWRRA friends andlong-time riding companions Denny &Linda Hahn. We rode the BeartoothHighway several times from Red Lodgeup to Cooke City during the rally. Thesememories will last forever in our mindssince Denny passed away from diabetesand related health issues in 2004. Wehope you each have a long-time travelingbuddy to ride with this year.For the GWRRA Members who havenever experienced Wing Ding, this willbe an event you will never forget! Therewill be so many old and new friendsthere—as well as the planned free concertentertainment with Kenny Rogersand Dolly Parton impersonators, thevendors, scenic rides, seminars, activitiesand optional events, that you will notknow what to do first. Combining all ofthese events and activities adds up to agreat week that puts into effect theGWRRA motto of “Friends for Fun,Safety and Knowledge.”Being your International Couple of theYear for 2006–2007 has been an absolutehonor for us to be GWRRA Ambassadorsand a privilege to represent each of you.As International Couple of the Year, it isour hope that all your journeys this yearhave been safe and happy ones and thatyou will continue to meet and make manynew friends keeping the GWRRAmotto—“Friends for Fun, Safety andKnowledge” going. As we say farewell asthe International Couple of the Year for2006-2007, we want you to know that wewill still be “runnin’ down the road”somewhere and getting together withgreat GWRRA friends. We are lookingforward to seeing each and every one ofyou in Billings at Wing Ding 29!We’re still here, still doing it, and stillloving it!“The Road Runners”Jim & Brenda●Wing World

2007-2008 Regional Couples of the YearInternational Couple of the Year SelectionSponsored by Kampgrounds of America (KOA)Southeast Region (A)Jake & Joanne JacobSan Antonio, FloridaSouthwest Region (F)Dave & Sandie NovittTucson, ArizonaAppalachian Region (N)Bruce & Gayle BabcockManassas, VirginiaNortheast Region (B)Steve & Carol DaleyUnion City, PennsylvaniaGreat Lakes Region (D)Walt & Debbie CrosbyDexter, OhioAmerica’s Heartland Region (E)Chuck & Linda SteffenCrofton, NebraskaBig Sky Region (I)Terry & Cheri HuffmanHillsboro, OregonGreat Northwest Region (J)Rob & Lois ChristensenRed Deer, AlbertaCentral Canada Region (K)Glenn & Iona ShantzNew Dundee, Ontario▼International Coupleof the Year SelectionStillwater/Montana RoomHoliday Inn Grand Montana HotelTuesday, July 3, 20071:30—3:30 p.m.See map, p. WD18.●July 2007For The Ride of Your Life!W i n g i n ’ W e s t !WD7

Downtown Billingsand Grand Parade RouteSponsored by Dunlop Motorcycle Tire CompanyThursday, July 5, 2007 (See page 21 for parade details)DowntownBillings= Center ofWelcomePartyShaded Area:ParadeDestaging Area1. City Hall / Park III2. Depot Complex3. First Interstate Center4. Gazette Building5. Library6. Lincoln Center7. Northern Hotel8. Old Hart-Albin Parking Garage9. Park I10. Park II11. Park IV12. Sheraton Building13. Sky Point14. Transwestern Complex15. Wells Fargo Building16. Western Heritage Center17. Yellowstone Art MuseumWD12Wing World

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Schedule of Events(Please consult on–site signs for last–minute changes.)TUESDAY • JULY 3, 20079:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Registration (Pre & Post) ...........................................................................Cedar Hall & Sage Center9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Ticket Sales, GL & 50/50 & Prize Extravaganza ......................................Cedar Hall9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Wing Ding Information..............................................................................Cedar Hall1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m...................International Couple Of The Year Selection ..............................................Grand Montana Holiday Inn-Missouri Room7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m...................GWRRA 30th Anniversary Entertainment ................................................ArenaWEDNESDAY • JULY 4, 20078:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. ..................CMA Services............................................................................................Seminar Room-Laurel8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ..................Opening Ceremonies..................................................................................Arena8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Registration ...............................................................................................Cedar Hall & Sage Center9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Blood Drive................................................................................................Coca-Cola Court9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Dunlop Tire Check .....................................................................................Heritage Building Lot9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Honda Demo Rides ....................................................................................Demo Parking Lot9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Seminars.....................................................................................................Arena Building (see seminar schedule, p. WD22)9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Poker Run Check-In/Out............................................................................Cedar Hall9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Door Prize Pickup ......................................................................................Montana Pavilion9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Ticket Sales, GL & 50/50 & Prize Extravaganza ......................................Expo Center9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Trike Demo Rides ......................................................................................Demo Parking Lot9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Wing Ding Information..............................................................................Expo Center9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Vendor Show ..............................................................................................Expo Center & Montana Pavilion9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Food Court & Concessions ........................................................................Outside and Vendor areas10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m................Off-Bike Games .........................................................................................Montana Park10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m................Bike Field Events – Trailering & Sidecar..................................................Upper Lot-Range #110:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m..................Bike Show Classification...........................................................................Upper Lot-Range #211:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..................Kids Events ................................................................................................Coca-Cola Court11:30 a.m. ....................................COY Reunion Lunch..................................................................................Billings Hotel and Convention Center12:00 p.m. ....................................Weddings....................................................................................................Yellowstone Room1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m...................Mascot Contest ..........................................................................................Arena3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Krazy Hat Contest......................................................................................Arena3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m...................Pine Car Races (RD & Delegates Semifinals) ..........................................North Annex-Arena5:00 p.m. .....................................Daily 50/50 Drawing..................................................................................Expo Center Lobby5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m...................Talent Show................................................................................................Arena9:30 p.m. .....................................4th of July Fireworks Show (starts at 10 p.m.)..........................................Laurel, MT (see map, p. WD18)THURSDAY • JULY 5, 20078:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. ..................CMA Services............................................................................................Seminar Room-Laurel8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Registration ...............................................................................................Cedar Hall & Sage Center9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Blood Drive................................................................................................Coca-Cola Court9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Dunlop Tire Check .....................................................................................Heritage Building Lot9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m...................Honda Demo Rides ....................................................................................Demo Parking Lot9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Poker Run Check-In/Out............................................................................Cedar Hall9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Door Prize Pickup ......................................................................................Montana Pavilion9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Ticket Sales, GL & 50/50 & Prize Extravaganza ......................................Expo Center9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...................Seminars.....................................................................................................Arena Building (see program for seminar schedule)9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Trike Demo Rides ......................................................................................Demo Parking Lot9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Wing Ding Information..............................................................................Expo Center9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Vendor Show ..............................................................................................Expo Center & Montana Pavilion9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m...................Food Court & Concessions ........................................................................Outside and Vendor areas10:00 a.m. ....................................Trike Hike Lunch Ride (Sign-In)...............................................................GWRRA Information Booth10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m................GWRRA Drill Team Performance .............................................................Upper Parking Lot-Range #1&210:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m................Bike Show Classification...........................................................................Upper Parking Lot-Range #411:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..................Bike Show Staging.....................................................................................Upper Parking Lot-Range #412:00 p.m. ....................................Trike Hike Lunch Ride (Depart)................................................................Bike Parking Lot12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m..................Tricycle Performances................................................................................Upper Parking Lot-Range #112:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m..................Bike Field Events – 1-Up & 2-Up ............................................................Upper Parking Lot-Range #21:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m...................Bike Show Judging ....................................................................................Upper Parking Lot-Range #4WD14W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Wing World

Vendor ListingExpo Center • Building 2REST ROOME1614E1613E1612E1611E1610E1609E1608E1607E1606E1605E1604E1603E1602E1601E1600PININSTALLATIONE7E8E9E10E11E12E13E14E6E5E4E3E2E1PINPINPINPINPINPINPINPINPINPINPINPINPININSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONE1513E1514E1515E1516E1517E1518E1512E1511E1510E1509E1508E1507E1506E1505E1504E1503E1502E1501E1500E1422E1423E1424E1425E1426E1427E1428E1429E1430E1431E1432E1433E1434E1435E1436E1437E1438E1439E1440E1441E1442E1443E1421E1420E1419E1418E1417E1416E1415E1414E1413E1412E1411E1410E1409E1408E1407E1406E1405E1404E1403E1402E1401E1400E1322E1323E1324E1325E1326E1327E1328E1329E1330E1331E1332E1333E1334E1335E1336E1337E1338E1339E1340E1341E1342E1343E1321E1320E1419E1318E1317E1316E1315E1314E1313E1312E1311E1310E1309E1308E1307E1306E1305E1304E1303E1302E1301E1300E1221E1222E1223E1224E1225E1226E1227E1228E1229E1230E1231E1232E1233E1234E1235E1236E1237E1238E1239E1240E1241E1242E1220E1219E1218E1217E1216E1215E1214E1213E1212E1211E1210E1209E1208E1207E1206E1205E1204E1203E1202E1201E1200GW3 GW4★GW5 GW6TicketSalesSERVICE EXITSERVICE ENTRANCEE1109E1110E1111E1112E1108E1113E1009 E1107E1010 E1106E1011 E1105E1012 E1104E1013 E1103E1014VENDOR CHECK-INE919E900E901E902E1008E1007E1006E918E917E1005E1004E1003E916E915E903E904E905E906E914E913E1114E1115E1116E1117E1102E1015 E1101E1016 E1100E1017E1002E1001E1000E912E911E907E908E909E910MAIL SERVICEENTRANCERESTROOMREST ROOMCONCESSIONSGWRRA Booths★ Information....................Expo Lobby GW 6GWRRA Official Products ....................GWRRA 1WD Event Shirts - Play 2 Win............ GWRRA 2Prize Extravaganza.........................Expo LobbyTicket Sales...................................Expo LobbyLeadership Training .................................E903M.A.D..................................................E 902Rider Education ..........................E 900 & 901S.I.G.....................................................E904Door Prizes............................Montana PavilionPoker Runs......................................Cedar HallCOMPANY NAME.......BOOTH(S)Adventure Sports Products.........M703 & 704Air Rider................................................E1600 - 1605Always Charming By Jene..M214, 215& M300, 301WD16(Bold face type indicatesWing Ding sponsors.)ENTRANCEAmerican Honda Motor Co...............Demo LotAmerideck - product of Bucks Fabricating...E1337 - 1339Applique Buffet .........................................M211 - 213Armored Rider...................................................E1108Artsy Magnetic Therapy Jewelry ...........................M700Aspen Campers .......................................M406 & 407Atkinson's Add A Charm ........................E1100 & 1101Autolinx ..............................................E1342 & 1343B & G Cycle Upholstery...........................E1606 - 1608Baker Built Air Wings Inc.........................E1404 - 1406Baller Pinstriping .............................................PIN E13Bank of America ............................................... M302Baytown Accessories...............................E1515 - 1518Best Soles, Inc...................................................M603Big Bike Parts.....................................E1200BikelinE-Markel American Insurance Co ...M604Billings C.V.B......................................................GW 3BMW Boyz.......................................................PIN E6Buff’s Black Hills Gold........................................E1000Bunkhouse, The .................................E1109 & 1110Butler Mug Holder ................................E1511 & 1512California Sidecar....................................................D5Casual Cottons........................................M500 & 501Chicken Scratchin by Lynus...............................PIN E14Christian Motorcyclists Association ........................M611Classy Lady Boutique.................................M600 - 602Condor Products.....................................E1015 - 1017Correct-a-step....................................................E1005Country Trailers ......................................E1334 - 1336Cracker Barrel Old Country Store..........M303Cruzin Cooler .......................................E1116 & 1117Cycle Care Formulas ............................................E919CycleGadgets.com ....................E1440 - 1443Cycle Xtras............................................E1208 - 1211Cyphen Sportswear..........................................M5 & 6D.F.T. Inc ..................................................D4Wing World

Trade Show Vendor LayoutsMontana Pavilion • Building 3ENTRANCEM108M107M106M105M104M103M102M101M100M109M207M208M307M110 M111 M206M205M209 M210 M306M305M112 M204M211 M304M113 M203M212 M303M114 M202M213 M302M115 M201M214 M301M116 M200M215 M300M6M5M4M3M2M1GWRRA2GWRRA1M400M401M402M403M404M405M406M407DOOR PRIZESM807M808M806M707M706M607M606M505M708M608M506M805M804M803M709M705M704M703M609M605M604M603M507M809M810M710M610M508M504M503M502M711M611M509M802M801M800M712M702M701M700M612M602M601M600M510M501M811M812M713M613M511M500ENTRANCEENTRANCEREST ROOM REST ROOMCONCESSIONENTRANCEDallas Motorcycle Accessories ...E1400 - 1403Dan Kite Pinstriping ...........................................PIN E5Dauntless Motors Corp.......................................outsideDiamond Custom Seats ............................M304 & 305Doc Bailey's Leather Care....................................M502Dunlop Motorcycle Tire Co...Heritage Building LotEnchanting Charms..................................M607 & 608Engraver, The ....................................................M405EuroWing USA ......................................E1331 &1332F4 Customs...........................................E1322 - 1324Flags Galore N' More...............................M807 & 808Forever Color / Slide Master.........................M809 & 810Frame Rite & Plaque .........................................E1003Freedom Bag.....................................................M204Freedom's Choice...................................E1417 - 1421Frogg Toggs / Rain Or Shine ......................M209 - 210GEICO Motorcycle....................................M712 & 713Gene's Gallery .......................................E1221 - 1224Gerbings Heated Clothing .........................M103 & 104Gold Wing Country....................M403 & 404Hannigan Motorsports...M109-111& 205-207Hartco Seats..................................................M1 - M4Honda Riders Club of America ..............................M201Hudson Leather......................................E1009 - 1013Hydropedes Insoles ............................................M804Infinite Pathways ................................................E910Italian Charms by Rachelle ..................................M503J & M Corporation..................E1236 - E1242JD Lighting.......................................................E1412Jan's Indian Jewelry .............................E1104 & 1105K & P Leather...........................................M113 - 116Kitchen Craft International ........................M705 & 706Kleer Vu............................................................M507July 2007Kowboy Korner.........................M100 & 101Krazy Beanz Designs .................................M707 - 708Lehman Trikes USA Inc ............................................D6Letterfly Pinstriping............................................PIN E2Light House, The....................................E1437 - 1439Little Giant Ladder Systems ................................E1008Mail Drop, The..................................Concession Expo 2Mark Enterprises ..................................E1314 & 1315MBL Innovations ....................................E1300 - 1303Mick-O-Pegs.........................................E1305 & 1306Milwaukee Leather....................................M400 - 402Mini Masseuse.....................................E1333 & 1114Montana Honda & Marine...................................M200Montana Lizard Legs ..........................................M605Motogear Outlet - Ed Iwanicki ...................M612 & 613Motor Trike ....................E1212 - 1220 & D2Motorcycle Travel Network...................................M112MountainMan Art ..................................... PIN E8 & 9Neosho Fiberglass ..................................E1308 - 1312New Vision.......................................................E1313Nick Plenzick Enterprises .......................E1106 & 1107Niehaus Cycle Sales....................E1422-1430Overby's Two Wheel Sound .....................E1201 - 1204Owl Lighting & Specialty Products..E1226 - 1229Pakit Rak................................E1230 - 1233Party Animal .....................................................M812Persaphone's Treasures ..............................M709 - 711Princess Designs.................................................M508Prism Polish .....................................................E1014Pro Step Foot Correctors .....................................M203Progressive Suspension ...........................E1431 - 1434Rescue Tape / Harbor Products ...........................E1006Ridecool.com............................................M609 - 610RMX...................................................E1112 & 1113Road Trip Essentials ................................E1408 - 1410Scarecrow Art Studio..........................................PIN E1Shango Rider .......................................M701 & M702Sierra Electronics....................................E1609 - 1614Signs & Wonders by Sue..................................PIN E10Silver Eagle Outfitters ...............M208 & 307Simply Delightful Beads ......................................M306Sinbad Glue ......................................................M511Studio West Photography...................................outsideSuperBrace Inc.......................................E1503 - 1505T.J. & the Boss Pinstriping ...........................PIN E7 & 8Taylor Made Iron On Designs ...................E1102 - 1103Texas Global Exports..........................................E1316Thoroughbred Motorsports........................................D3Time Out Trailers ....................................E1500 - 1502Total Transportation.............................................GW 5Tour King ..........................................................M202Touring Toons ....................................................M506Tow-Pac, Inc ..........................................E1508 - 1510Traxxion Dynamics, Inc ...........E1340 & 1341Trike Shop, The.........................................D1Trike Riders International ......................................E905Tropical Travel....................................................M806Ultimate Seats .....................................E1435 & 1436Uncommon USA Inc.............................E1321 & 1320Uncle Sam's Flag & Gift .....................................M606Westerner, The ...................................................E911Wing Bling Corp ......E1328-1330, 1413-141Wing Ding 30 ...................................................GW 4Wings of Gold ...................................................M505X-Treme Products.......................................M800 - 802Zurich Sunglasses...............................................M504WD17

A Little Help From Your Friends…Directions from MetraPark toBillings West High School(Rider Education Courses)• From MetraPark, proceed to the North6th Avenue and Main Street intersection.• Turn left onto Main Street and go toNorth 1st Avenue (Business Route 90).• Follow North 1st Avenue to DivisionStreet (Stay in the two left lanes.)• Go through the traffic light and continueon Business Route 90/Montana Avenue.(Stay in right lane.)• Proceed to Central Avenue.• Turn right onto Central Avenue.• Proceed to Santa Fe Drive.• Turn right in at Billings West HighSchool parking lot.Directions from MetraPark toHoliday Inn Grand Montana(Site of the Couple of the Year Selection,Masters Luncheon) andBillings Hotel & Convention Center(Site of the Overseas Delegate Reception,Hall of Fame Luncheon)• From MetraPark, proceed to the North6th Avenue and Main Street intersection.• Turn left onto Main Street. Stay in leftlane around MetraPark.• Merge onto I-90 West.• Exit I-90 at King Avenue Exit.Stay in left lane.• Proceed under I-90 to second traffic light.• Turn left onto Midland Road• Turn in at Grand Montana or BillingsHotel parking lot.24th24th88th★Directions fromMetraPark to Laurel MiddleSchool, 725 Washington Avenue,Laurel, MT 59044(Site of the July 4th Fireworks)(Route One)• From MetraPark, proceed toLaurel Airportthe 6th Avenue and MainStreet intersection.• Turn left onto Main Street.532Stay in left lane aroundMetraPark.• Merge onto I-90 West. ★Laurel• Take I-90 Westapproximately 21 miles.• Exit I-90 at Exit 434 (USRoute 212/310, Montana Route532). Take ramp to traffic light.• Turn right onto North 1st Avenue.• Proceed to East 8th Street.• Turn right onto East 8th Street (pastThompson Park) to Washington Avenue.• Turn right on Washington Avenue.• Enter Laurel Middle School parking lot.3RimrockGrandSanta Fe Ave17th15thDaniel90Yegen★64th64thCentralRimrockGrandKingNeibauer902nd AveW. 7th StW. 6th St6th416VirginaKing3ShilohGrandMontana32ndE. 9th StDivisionJackson27thRoute from MetraPark to Billings West High SchoolRoute from MetraPark to Billings Hotel & ConventionCenter and/or Holiday Inn Grand Montana24thMillard17th6thBillingsSugarCentralYegen6th41627thBillingsRoute from MetraPark to Laurel Middle School8790Route from MetraPark to Laurel Middle School Via 6th Ave.ylvania Ave532Thompson Park★387E. 8th St E. 8th StColorado AveW. 5th St E. 5th StW. 3rd StN. 1st Ave 1st AveE. 4th StE. 3rd StLaurelE. 1st StWyoming AveWashington AveE. 7th StIdaho AveAlder Ave9090WD18Wing World

(Alternate Route)• Leave MetraPark parking lot in right lane.• Take 6th Avenue North. Stay in left lane.• Proceed to North 27th Avenue.• Turn left on North 27th Avenue.• Merge onto I-90 West.• Take I-90 West approximately 21 miles.• Exit I-90 at Exit 434 (US Route 212/310,Montana Route 532).Take ramp to traffic light.• Turn right onto North 1st Avenue.• Proceed to East 8th Street.• Turn right onto East 8th Street (pastThompson Park)to Washington Avenue.• Turn right on Washington Avenue.• Enter Laurel Middle School parking lot. ●See us inthe TRIKE DEMOAREA!Sierra Electronics“ The Motorcycle Audio Store”1-800-338-6938 • www.sierra-mc.comCOME SEE WHAT’S NEWIN MOTORCYCLE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTARAI Classic/COpen Face HelmetARAI SZ/COpen Face HelmetKBC TourComOpen Face HelmetStop by our Wing Ding Displayfor your Helmet & Communication Needs.Booths: E1609 - E1614SIRIUSSatellite Receiver Kit$ 240 00Helmet Only ....$286.00with J&M ClamplessHeadset...........$534.00Requires “Z” series Lower CordNOLAN NCOM-102Modular Front HelmetHelmet Only ....$351.00with J&M ClamplessHeadset...........$570.00Requires “Z” series Lower CordNOLAN NCOM-42Open FaceHelmet Only ....$119.00with J&M ClamplessHeadset...........$250.00Requires “P” series Lower CordROADY XT XMSatellite Receiver KitHelmet Only...............$255.00w/J&M ClamplessHeadset...$500.00Requires “Z” series Lower CordHelmet Only...............$155.00w/J&M ClamplessHeadset...$400.00Requires “Z” series Lower CordToll Free Orders 800-338-6938 • 937-335-9950 • On-Line Orders www.sierra-mc.comCOD2080 Experiment Farm Road Troy, OH 45373$ 220 00CODJuly 2007WD19

MetraPark Parking NoticeThe lower parking lot: MOTORCYCLE ONLY parking.The upper parking lot: CARS AND TRUCKS ONLY parking.The Demo parking lot: MOTORCYCLE DEMOS and LIMITEDSPACE FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING (for those who havean official handicap parking decal ONLY).**NOTE: Billings fire code prohibits parkingon yellow painted curbing; All vehicles parkedon yellow curbing will be towed.1. Arena—Opening/ClosingCeremonies, Entertainment,Seminars, Talent Show2. Expo Center—Vendors Tradeshow/Installation, GWRRA Information3. Montana Pavilion—VendorsTrade Show4. Honda & Trike Demo Area5. Sage Center—Pre-Registration,Tours6. Cedar Hall—On-Site (Post)Registration, Poker Run7. Montana Park—Light Show,Off-Bike Games8. Outside Vendors9. Coca-Cola Court—Blood Mobile,Kids Events10. Upper Lot Range #4—Bike Games,Bike Show, Rodeo Games11. Upper Lot Range #1 & 2—Top Gun, Field Events,Drill Team, Amazing Team ChallengeS = Shuttle StopsS(Upper Lot)Vendor RV ParkingBy Permit Only(Limited)GeneralParkingTo I-94Range#25 6 9GrandstandSService EntrancexxxxxxExpoCenter11Range#110Range #4827Bike ParkingONLY(Lower Lot)SArenaRange #3xxxEntranceMontanaPavilionxxx1Heritagexxxxxx3D1 D2 D3xxxxSD4 D5 D6Exposition DriveEntranceN(Demo Lot)4DemoArea4th Ave.6th Ave.Main Street (Hwy 87/10)To Heights6th Ave.To AirportMETRAPARK GROUNDS MAPWD20Wing World

Seminar &Meetings ScheduleWednesday, July 4, 200710 am – 11 am Billings Room LTD Directors’ Reunion & IssuesForum10 am – 11 am Broadview Room Maximize Your Travel Wardrobe10 am – 11 am Shepherd Room Co-Rider Seminar10 am – 11 am Custer Room Designing with Appliqués11 am – Noon Billings Room Seminar Presenting Overview forMED Staff11 am – Noon Broadview Room Camping & Travel SIG Open Forum11 am – Noon Shepherd Room Team Riding Seminar11 am – Noon Custer Room GPS – Navigating for Motorcycles1 pm – 2 pm Billings Room How To Have Fun At A Rally1 pm – 2:30 pm Broadview Room Member Enhancement Division(MED) Forum1 pm – 2:30 pm Acton Room Performing Your Own Gold WingMaintenance1 pm – 2 pm Shepherd Room Trailering Seminar1 pm – 2 pm Custer Room MTN – The Bed & BreakfastAlternative2 pm – 3 pm Billings Room How To Show or Judge A Bike2 pm – 3 pm Shepherd Room Weather & Bikes2:30 pm – 4 pm Broadview Room Lady Riders SIG Open Forum2:30 pm – 4 pm Acton Room Gold Wing Motorcycles:Technical Q & A3 pm – 4 pm Billings Room How Can I Participate in GWRRA?3 pm – 4:30 pm Shepherd Room Motorcycling For The Mature Rider3 pm – 4 pm Custer Room Controlling Newsletter Data SizeThursday, July 5, 20079 am – 10:30 am Billings Room Making Power Work For You9 am – 10:30 am Broadview Room Lady Riders SIG Open Forum9 am – 10:30 am Acton Room Performing Your Own Gold WingMaintenance9 am – 10 am Shepherd Room How To Become A Rider CourseInstructor9 am – 10 am Custer Room Maximize Your Travel Wardrobe10 am – Noon Shepherd Room Rider Education Open Forum10 am – 11 am Custer Room Designing with Appliqués10:30 am – Noon Billings Room Make Microsoft Excel Work For You10:30 am – Noon Broadview Room Membership Recruitment10:30 am – Noon Acton Room Gold Wing Motorcycles:Technical Q & A11 am – Noon Custer Room Trikes Are Us1 pm – 2 pm Billings Room Basic Web Use and Web Site Design1 pm – 2:30 pm Broadview Room Private RV Resorts & Campgrounds1 pm – 2 pm Acton Room Wing World: Open Line1 pm – 2 pm Shepherd Room Co-Rider Seminar1 pm – 2 pm Custer Room Let’s Talk Tires2 pm – 3 pm Billings Room Flyers For Fun & Profit2 pm – 3 pm Acton Room Rhythms of the Road: Revisited2 pm – 3 pm Shepherd Room The Red Coat Comedy Tour…2:30 pm – 4 pm Broadview Room Cyber Wing SIG Open Forum3 pm – 4 pm Billings Room Remembering Names3 pm – 4 pm Acton Room Touring: the “new” Biking3 pm – 4 pm Shepherd Room Motorcycle Crash Scene Response(MCSR)Friday, July 6, 20079 am – 10 am Billings Room Public Speaking 1019 am – 10 am Broadview Room HAM Radio: Possible new SIG9 am – 10:30 am Acton Room Performing Your Own Gold WingMaintenance9 am – 10 am Shepherd Room Co-Rider Seminar9 am – 10 am Custer Room Applying Iron-on Designs Made Easy10 am – Noon Billings Room LTD Trainers & Instructors AwardsMeeting/Forum10 am – 11 am Broadview Room Public Relations CoordinatorsOpen Forum10 am – 11 am Shepherd Room Steering & Braking Seminar10 am – 11 am Custer Room Trikes Are Us10:30 am – Noon Acton Room Gold Wing Motorcycles:Technical Q & A11 am – Noon Broadview Room Trike SIG Coordinators Meeting11 am – Noon Shepherd Room “Ride Aware” – Motorist AwarenessDepartment11 am – Noon Custer Room Sidecars: Questions & Answers1 pm – 2 pm Billings Room Helpful Information For New Members1 pm – 2:30 pm Broadview Room Trike SIG Open Forum1 pm – 2 pm Acton Room Wing World: A History1 pm – 2 pm Shepherd Room Long Distance Riding1 pm – 2 pm Custer Room MTN – The Bed & BreakfastAlternative2 pm – 3 pm Billings Room History of GWRRA2 pm – 3 pm Shepherd Room Cornering Control Seminar2 pm – 3 pm Custer Room Let’s Talk Tires2:30 pm – 4 pm Broadview Room Couple Of The Year Program Seminar2:30 pm – 4 pm Acton Room Classic Wings SIG Open Forum3 pm – 4:30 pm Billings Room Make Microsoft Word Work For You3 pm – 4 pm Shepherd Room MSF Seasoned Rider SeminarSaturday, July 7, 20079 am – 10 am Billings Room Remembering Names9 am – 10 am Broadview Room Getting The Most Out Of Your AreaRun List9 am – 10 am Shepherd Room A Successful Parking Lot Practice9 am – 10 am Custer Room Deer and Other Animal Road Hazards10 am – 11 am Billings Room Managing Change10 am – 11 am Broadview Room Extended RV Travel & The Full-TimeRV Lifestyle11 am – Noon Billings Room Time Management11 am – Noon Broadview Room Travel By RV and Take YourMotorcycle11 am – Noon Acton Room Red Hat Society Open Meet & GreetSee Seminar Descriptions, p. WD27-30.●WD22W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Wing World

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COMMERCIALMaximize Your Travel WardrobeThursday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Custer RoomSue Steck / Casual CottonsLearn how to coordinate a travel wardrobe byaccessorizing for different occasions as well ashow to select styles and colors that are flattering.Featuring a 9-piece wardrobe that can beworn in 27 different combinations.Applying Iron-On Designs Made EasyFriday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Custer RoomJanet Taylor / Taylor Made Iron-On DesignsLearn how iron-on applications can be done;see how easy designs can be applied with aregular iron. Janet will take questions and giveinformation on creating and personalizingdesigns and ease of enhancing your wardrobe.Attendees receive a free design and there willbe a drawing for free merchandise.Trikes Are UsThursday 11 am - 12 noon Custer RoomFriday 10 am - 11 am Custer RoomJeff Vey / Motor Trike, Inc.Why would you need a trike? When is the righttime for a trike? Why are you seeing so manytrikes? These questions and many more will beanswered for you at this Q & A Forum.Let’s Talk TiresThursday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Custer RoomFriday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Custer RoomDunlop Motorcycle Tire RepresentativeEvery rider should experience this OpenDiscussion about your tires and how to get thebest performance out of them.Designing With AppliquésWednesday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Custer RoomThursday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Custer RoomDavia Shireley / Appliqué BuffetLearn where to place appliqués on your garmentsto enhance your appearance. See a briefdemonstration of how to iron appliqués on garmentscorrectly. Find out how easily you canhave clothing with “bling-bling”. All presentedwith humor!!GPS Navigating for MotorcyclesWednesday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Custer RoomSean Franklin / CycleGadgetsWhat is GPS and how can it be used by motorcyclists;including the integration of MP3,Satellite Radio and Bluetooth cell phone communications.Sidecars — Questions & AnswersFriday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Custer RoomD. Jay Giese, C.E.O. – Dauntless MotorsCome to this seminar and learn about Sidecar“Do’s & Don’ts” from an expert. If you areeven thinking about a sidecar, this is one seminaryou don’t want to miss.July 20072007 Seminar DescriptionsMTN – The Bed & Breakfast AlternativeWednesday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Custer RoomFriday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Custer RoomChristi & Scott Reynolds – MotorcycleTravel NetworkHow about bed & breakfast for only $20 !?!Come learn how to travel inexpensively utilizingMTN and other “budget traveling” tips.LEADERSHIP TRAINING DIVISIONHow To Have Fun At A RallyWednesday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Billings RoomCrystal Rush, California District TrainerWhat’s fun for one isn’t necessarily fun foranother. This session delves into the differentways we Gold Wingers enjoy ourselves at arally. Great for new Members! Learn how toget the most from your rally dollar.How To Show or Judge A BikeWednesday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Billings RoomBill Ellis, Washington District TrainerWhen it comes to consistency, or rather inconsistency,the bike show is infamous. This seminartalks about and clarifies all the rules thatare in the Officer’s Guidebook. This is thedefinitive session that every bike show entrantand prospective judge should attend. In fact,just about every judge at this year’s Wing Dinghas already attended it. This seminar is a mustif you want to stop losing points in the showsyou have been entering.How Can I Participate in GWRRA?Wednesday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Billings RoomRoy Fosnight, Alabama District TrainerThis presentation is designed for the newMember or those Members that have not participatedon a Chapter Staff. It identifies a varietyof talents, aptitudes, and interests, andrelates them to the needs of various staff positions.Learn what is involved with accepting astaff position. Getting involved means havingmore fun.Making Microsoft Power Point Work For YouThursday 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Billings RoomDave Aikens, LTD Curriculum Coord/GADistrict TrainerThis seminar is a must for anyone who wantsto really put some pizzazz in their presentationsor anything that they do using the Power Pointsoftware. Julie will show you how you canimport graphics, compose eye catching outlinesand use the many variations of animation thatthis system has.Making Microsoft EXCEL Work For YouThursday 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Billings RoomJohn Simonick, Texas District Director andformer District TrainerThis session will help you learn to use thisspreadsheet program. He will show you somehelpfully tips and tricks that will make yourW i n g i n ’ W e s t !time more productive. If you bring your laptop,he’ll even help you build some sample“workbooks.” His Q&A sessions are the perfectextension of his seminars, so come preparedto have fun and learn new stuff.Basic Web Use & Site DesignThursday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Billings RoomKen Zahn, Tennessee District TrainerEverybody’s surfing the Web and most folkshave their own Web Site, how about you. Inaddition to being the Tennessee Trainer, Ken isa full time IT Guy (that’s InformationTechnology for us non-techy types). He’llshow you how to find your way around theWorld Wide Web and even get you started withbuilding your very own web site.Flyers for Fun and ProfitThursday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Billings RoomMike Briggs, Region I TrainerAll your hard work planning and organizing anevent is important, but if you don’t advertise itwell, all that work could be for nothing. Comeon in and learn how to put some pizzazz intoyour flyers and make your next event evenmore successful.Remembering NamesThursday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Billings RoomSaturday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Billings RoomAmy Peterson, Region E TrainerBack by popular demand, Amy will help youlearn this most important skill. Have you everwished you could remember someone’s name,but just couldn’t think of it? Amy will teachyou some wonderful tricks for rememberingnames. Since you’ll be meeting new friends atWing Ding, you’ll have plenty of opportunitiesto practice your new skills.Public Speaking 101Friday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Billings RoomDavid & Kathy Orr, Region N TrainersDo you get nervous and tongue tied when youhave to speak in front of even a small group?Well, don’t feel lonely, most people do, buttake heart because David will help you get overthose butterflies. He is an outstanding speakerwho loves to help folks become comfortable infront of any size group.LTD Meeting of Region & District Trainersand LTD InstructorsFriday 10 a.m. – 12 noon Billings RoomCJ & Bo Karcanes, Int’l Directors –Leadership Training DivisionThis session is a “must-attend” meeting for allcurrently appointed Region and DistrictTrainers of the Leadership Training Divisionand all Certified Instructors. The first part ofthe session will be devoted to LTD recognitionand awards. The second part will be a workingsession to review the updates to the LTD curriculumwith time to share ideas and suggestions.WD27

Helpful Information for New MembersFriday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Billings RoomDave Aikens, GA District TrainerThis is a seminar designed to help our newerMembers get comfortable with GWRRA. Wewill discuss what GWRRA benefits are available.The new “language” (dessert run, mallshow, dice run) that we take for granted nowcan be foreign to new Members.The History Of GWRRAFriday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Billings RoomPaul & Cheryl Brosher, Region D TrainersThis session is designed for the newerMembers to our family. Learn how it all began,from that first “forming” meeting to our present-daysetup in Phoenix. It was a wonderfuland challenging ride for our founders, so whynot find out about it?Making Microsoft Word Work For YouFriday 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Billings RoomJohn Simonick, Texas District Director andformer District TrainerThis session will show you how to unleash thepower of this very popular word processingsystem. Let John show you some really neatshortcuts that will make your time more productive.He’s hoping you’ll bring lots of questionsbecause he’s got lots of answers, and witha little luck, they will match up.Managing ChangeSaturday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Billings RoomMike Briggs, Region I TrainerWe have all heard that “change is inevitable,”so why not learn to manage it? Learn someways to help cope with change. Become aChange Agent and you will be halfway there.Mike has some great tips and hints to help younot just cope with but to Manage Change.Time ManagementSaturday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Billings RoomMike Briggs, Region I TrainerTime is something that we never seem to haveenough of, right? Come to this seminar andyou too can learn to take control of your “lifeclock.” Are you always late, never meet yourdeadlines, too often find yourself going inthree directions at once? You need to manageyour time better. Let Mike Briggs teach yousome simple and basic rules to live by and seeif life doesn’t get a bit easier.MEMBERSHIPENHANCEMENT DIVISIONMembership EnhancementDivision (MED) ForumWednesday 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Broadview RoomMembership Enhancement Division StaffEver wondered what MED stood for? Join us inthis Open Forum and learn what makes up theMembership Enhancement Division (M.E.D.).Meet the International Membership DivisionStaff and learn what we can do for you, askquestions and offer suggestions.Public Relations Press Release ForumFriday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Broadview RoomClara Boldt, International Public RelationCoordinatorThis forum is for all Public RelationsCoordinators, or anyone interested in becominga Public Relations Coordinator. We will discussthe how to contact news media and whereto find information about the media.Couple of the Year ProgramFriday 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Broadview RoomTom & Kathy Peck, Couple of the YearProgram – International CoordinatorsJim & Brenda Pennington, InternationalCouple of the Year (2006-2007)What is the Couple of the Year Program allabout? What does a Couple of the Year do?How can a Chapter, District, Region, and theGWRRA benefit from this program? Find outthe answers to these and other questions.RecruitmentThursday 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon Broadview RoomFred Haynes, Former DistrictDirector - MarylandWhy is recruiting new Members vital to ourGWRRA experience and the future ofGWRRA? How do we find new Members?What special treatment is absolutely necessaryfor every new Member? Find out why somenew Members make GWRRA a lifestyle andothers attend one or two gatherings before disappearing.Learn how to recruit new Membersand keep them as friends for life. Understandall the benefits of our personal recruiting efforts.RetentionWednesday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Broadview RoomFred Haynes, Former DistrictDirector - MarylandWhy is retention of Members so vital to ourfuture and the future of GWRRA? What is themembership cycle and what are its phases?How does Chapter life relate to retention, theGWRRA Member experience and Chaptergrowth? What are the roles and responsibilitiesof officers and staff at Regional, District andChapter levels, as well as every Member andhow can these enhance retention and theGWRRA experience?Getting the Most Out of Your Area Run ListSaturday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Broadview RoomBill Dodd - International Recruiting andRetention CoordinatorThis seminar will help you to understand howto work with the Area Report within the EXCELProgram format. Familiarity with EXCEL orattending LTD seminar “Making EXCEL WorkFor You” is strongly recommended.How To Manage Your Digital OutputWednesday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Custer RoomBrad HudsonHave you ever had a Chapter participant tellyou that it took them 30 minutes or longer todownload their Chapter newsletter or theyclicked on a link on your website and nothinghappened?This seminar is designed for novice newslettereditors and webmasters. We will be discussingdifferent techniques that will help you toreduce the size of your output without degradingits quality.Red Hat Society/Open Meet & GreetSaturday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Acton RoomClara Boldt & Darlene Moore, Queen MomMembers of the Red Hat Society will be havinga meet-and-greet for all the ladies whoalready belong to or would like to learn aboutthe Red Hat Society.RIDER EDUCATION DIVISIONCo-Rider SeminarWednesday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Shepherd RoomDave & Anne Hays, Asst. Director CanadaRider EducationUpdate your Co-Rider card and/or certify forLevel II and higher. Find out the “do’s” and“don’ts” of being a Co-Rider. Join the FUNand gain the knowledge. This may be the besttime you have ever spent! Bring your Rideralong-it makes it more enjoyable!Team Riding SeminarWednesday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Shepherd RoomMilt Sorenson, Region J EducatorGroup rides are fun; with proper safety techniquesthey can be enjoyed even more. Learnhow to make them safe and a good time had byall.Trailering SeminarWednesday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Shepherd RoomRandy & Lori Wescott, Michigan Asst.District Rider EducatorTrailering: the only way to take along everythingthat you and your Co-Rider need, plus the“kitchen sink.” What to look for, how to packit and how to operate safely.Weather and BikesWednesday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Shepherd RoomSteve & Lori Fretts, Region I EducatorPerhaps a better title would have been“Surviving the Elements.” Steve and Lori willdiscuss what to look for in the sky, what differentcloud formation may mean and offer suggestionsif you find yourself caught in a storm.Motorcycling for the Mature RiderWednesday 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shepherd RoomHampton & Sharon ConwayInformation and helpful tips for motorcyclistswho want to continue to ride safely at age 50and over. Come and see what you can do tostay safe as Old Man Time does his thing toyour reflexes and other parts of your body.How To Become A Rider Course InstructorThursday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Shepherd RoomBob Berry, Director, Rider Course InstructionProgramHave you thought of becoming a GWRRARider Course Instructor? This seminar willreview the process and requirements forbecoming an instructor within GWRRA.WD28Wing World

Rider Education Open Educator MeetingThursday 10 a.m. – 12 noon Shepherd RoomBob Lorenz, Sr. International Director RiderEducation And StaffAn open forum for Educators, or those interestedin rider education to ask questions andget up to speed on the Rider Education Program.Co-Rider SeminarThursday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Shepherd RoomChuck & Anne Reed, GA Sr. District RiderEducatorsUpdate your Co-Rider card and/or certify forLevel II and higher. Find out the “do’s anddon’ts” of being a Co-Rider. Join the FUN andgain the knowledge. This may be the best timeyou have ever spent! Bring your Rider along-itmakes it more enjoyable!The Red Coat Comedy Tour…. Or“Everything I Learned About Wingin’I Learned At Dairy Queen”Thursday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Shepherd RoomDave & Anne Hays, Asst. Director CanadaRider EducationA light-hearted approach to the serious subjectof motorcycle safety.Motorcycle Crash Scene ResponseThursday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Shepherd RoomLarry & Rhonda Stiles, Director Medic FirstAid ProgramWhat to do at an accident scene from thebeginning to the end.Co-Rider SeminarFriday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Shepherd RoomBob & Althea Berry, Director Rider CourseInstruction ProgramUpdate your Co-Rider card and/or certify forLevel II and higher. Find out the “do’s anddon’ts” of being a Co-Rider. Join the FUN andgain the knowledge. This may be the best timeyou have ever spent!! Bring your Rider alongit makes it more enjoyable!Steering and Braking SeminarFriday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Shepherd RoomDavid Hough, Author - ProficientMotorcycling and various motorcycle articlesCome listen as David explains how steeringand braking will affect the way a motorcycleresponds and offers tips on how to make for asmoother and safer ride for the Rider and Co-Rider.“Ride Aware” – Motorist Awareness DivisionFriday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Shepherd RoomRon Jackson, Director Motorist AwarenessDepartment“Ride Aware.” Find out ways that you canincrease your awareness to other motorists andwhat we motorcyclists can do to increasemotorists’ awareness of motorcycles andmotorcyclists.Long Distance RidingFriday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Shepherd RoomTom & Barb Jefferies, Region F EducatorsSuggestions on preparing and taking a longdistancetrip. This seminar involves everythingJuly 2007from Co-Rider’s responsibilities, trailering,packing, and preparing for distance riding.Cornering Control SeminarFriday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Shepherd RoomDavid Hough, Author - ProficientMotorcycling and various motorcycle articlesFind out how things like posture, target fixation,mechanical factors and much more andhow they affect your cornering. Learn aboutproper cornering techniques and how they canenhance your ride.MSF Seasoned RiderFriday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Shepherd RoomTom & Shelly Rushman, Michigan Sr.District Rider EducatorInformation tips for motorcyclists who want tocontinue to ride safely at age 60 and over.A Successful Parking Lot PracticeSaturday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Shepherd RoomMike Stiger, Region D EducatorThis session covers planning and conducting asuccessful Parking Lot Practice. Would youlike to put on a Parking Lot Practice for yourChapter, but don’t quite know what isinvolved? Here it is, from start to finish.Deer and Other Animals as Road HazardsSaturday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Custer RoomBruce McMahill, former WA District RiderEducatorThis seminar will offer tips in avoiding deerand other animals on the road. There will besome discussion on the length of time/distanceit takes to avoid an obstacle in the road.SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)Trike Special Interest Group Open ForumFriday 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Broadview RoomBob & Lin Larsen, International Trike SIGCoordinatorLearn all about the GWRRA Trike SpecialInterest Group (SIG) in this Open Forum ontrikes and triking.Trike SIG Coordinators MeetingFriday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Broadview RoomBob Larsen – International Trike SIG CoordinatorOpen Forum for those who are Trike SIGCoordinators or would have an interest inbecoming a Coordinator. Join us in this specialmeeting to learn and volunteer.Lady Riders Special Interest GroupOpen ForumWednesday 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Broadview RoomThursday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Broadview RoomAlice & Gary Meyer, International Lady RiderSIG CoordinatorIf you are a take-charge lady who rides herown bike, the Lady Riders SIG will interestyou. Open discussion about things that are specificto the Lady Rider.Classic Wing SIG – Open ForumFriday 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Acton RoomBob MacBird – International Classic WingSIG CoordinatorDiscussions relating to vintage and early modelGold Wings: GL1000s, GL1100s, andGL1200s. Learn where to get some of thosehard-to-find parts and meet others with thesame interest.Cyber Wing SIG – Open ForumThursday 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Broadview RoomJudith OttesonAn open forum giving you the chance to meetthe people you’ve been emailing and messagingon-line. You will have the opportunity toask computer questions and find out what thisSpecial Interest Group is all about.HAM RadioFriday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Broadview RoomTom WeltzerAre you a Ham radio operator? Would you liketo see what the Ham Operators have to offerour Members? Would you be interested in havinga Ham Operator Special Interest Group?Join us in this open forum to discuss the use ofHam radios on our motorcycles and find out ifthere is the interest in having a Ham RadioSIG.CAMPING AND RV-SIGPrivate (Membership) RV Resorts &CampgroundsThursday 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Broadview RoomSteve Johnson & Beanie O’Neill, GWRRARV-SIG Co-foundersDon & Cindy Brock, GWRRA ExecutiveDirector - EmeritusLet’s discuss pro and cons, purchase costs,yearly dues, rules & restrictions of "privatemembership campgrounds" and "reciprocalmemberships" (such as "Coast-to-Coast, RPI,etc.). We’ll help you determine if purchasing amembership may be a smart move, or just anadded expense.Travel by RV and take your MotorcycleSaturday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Broadview RoomSteve Johnson & Beanie O’Neill, GWRRARV-SIG Co-foundersDon & Cindy Brock, GWRRA ExecutiveDirector - EmeritusWe'll talk about how to live the RV way of lifeand continue to enjoy your love of motorcycling.You may be surprised to see all theoptions that are available. (Presenters are fulltimeRV’ers that travel in their RV’s with theirGold Wings and take their cars).Extended RV Travel &Full-Time RV LifestyleSaturday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Broadview RoomSteve Johnson & Beanie O’Neill, GWRRARV-SIG Co-foundersDon & Cindy Brock, GWRRA ExecutiveDirector - EmeritusAre you considering the idea of living in an RVfor long periods, or even full-time? We’ll discusssome of the many things to consider, suchas how to: receive income, pay bills, receivemail, communicate with family, care for home& yard, etc, when on-the-road for extendedperiods of time.WD29

NEWORDER YOUR FREECATALOG TODAY!WORLD’S LARGEST SELECTION OF PARTS ANDACCESSORIES FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLECHECK OUT OURGREAT SELECTION FORYOUR GOLD WING!Camping and Travel SIGWednesday 11 a.m. – 12 noon Broadview RoomMartin Kaiser – InternationalCamping SIG CoordinatorIf you enjoy camping, this Special InterestGroup has information that will add to yourfun and enjoyment. Come join us for the sharingof information on camping.SPECIALITY SEMINARSWing World: Open LineThursday 1 p.m. –2 p.m. Acton RoomShirley Stephens-Garcia, Nick Hoppner,Sharon StanleyYour opportunity to ask questions of the publisher,editor and managing editor of WingWorld. Do you have questions about the magazine’sappearance, mission, and content?“Rhythms of the Road” RevisitedThursday 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Acton RoomShirley Stephens-Garcia, Benny Garcia, NickHoppner & GuestsLearning to live with other people’s “Rhythmsof the Road” can make the difference betweena fun ride, or days and nights of friction. Hearhow these riders have learned to ride togetherfor years and share your own observations, too.Performing Your Own MaintenanceWednesday 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Acton RoomThursday 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Acton RoomFriday 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Acton RoomHoward Halasz / Wing World TechnicalContributorThis Honda-trained and longtime independentwrench from the Houston, Texas, area gives anoverview of what procedures you can do yourselfto save money and be satisfied with theresults.Gold Wing Motorcycles: Technical Q and AWednesday 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Acton RoomThursday 10:30 a.m. – 12 n Acton RoomFriday 10:30 a.m. – 12 n Acton RoomHoward Halasz / Wing World TechnicalContributorConsider this to be an open forum to ask technicalquestions and share your experiences andopinions about fixing and maintaining yourmotorcycle.Wing World: A HistoryFriday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Acton RoomNick Hoppner / Wing World EditorFrom a single-page typewritten letter to today’sdiverse and colorful enthusiast associationmagazine, Wing World has evolved into one ofthe best known motorcycle association magazinesin the nation. Count on some surpriseswith this year’s show!496 PAGES FOR YOURV-TWIN METRIC CRUISER& GOLD WINGHONDA • KAWASAKIYAMAHA • SUZUKIOFFER 0M45ORDER YOUR FREE CATALOG TOLL FREE 1-888-317-4976ORDERONLINE @ WWW.JPCYCLES.COMFAX 319-462-4283 • INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS CALL 319-462-4817WD30Touring; the “New” BikingThursday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Acton RoomSharon Stanley / Wing World Assistant EditorThis focus group is seeking to help ouryounger Members understand what the longtime GWRRA Members really mean when theysay, “let’s go for a ride.” At the same time,those long time Members will learn to makeroom for the exuberance of youth. Everyone iswelcome to join Sharon as we explore thechanging demographics of our family. ●Wing World

FieldEventsSponsored byCracker BarrelOld Country StoreField Events—1-Up & 2-UpThursday, July 5Upper Parking Lot(Noon to 2 p.m.)July 2007Trailering & SidecarWednesday , July 4Upper Parking Lot(10 a.m. to noon)Trike Games—1-Up & 2-UpSaturday, July 7Upper Parking Lot(9 – 11 a.m.)▼Top GunSponsored byMarkel AmericanInsuranceTop Gun PracticeThursday, July 5Upper Parking Lot(2-4 p.m.)Top Gun CompetitionFriday, July 6Upper Parking Lot(12:30 -2:30 p.m.)▼Rider EducationTrailer DrawingDonated byHannigan MotorsportsField EventsThe annual trip to Wing Ding will onceagain afford Members the opportunity toenjoy the Big Sky Country of Montanawhile having some fun on their agile GoldWings. All field events will be held in theUpper Parking Lot at MetraParkWednesday through Saturday. Theseevents are available to all Members costfree, providing a venue to demonstrateyour basic handling skills. There will be1-Up and 2-Up two-wheel categories,trailering and sidecar categories. OnSaturday the Trike SIG will be hostingTrike Field Events as well.For the 1-Up category, skill tests willinclude the Slow Ride, Decreasing ConeWeave, and Tightest Circle. For the 2-Up,it will be the Slow Ride, Balls on theCones and the Bags-in-Buckets Toss.There will be a couple of skill circuitsset up for the trailering and sidecar events.It’s always fun to watch the Water Carrywith the trailers as competitors traversethe course and attempt to carry a waterglass without spilling any of the water.Please see the team coordinating theevent for the rules. Full proper riding gearis required. Our thanks, once again, to allof the volunteers who make it happen.Top GunOnce again the Top Gun competitionwill provide for a great test of riders’skills. The competition is structuredaround nine skill tests with each scorebased on point deductions. Competitorswill participate in braking, slow ride, coneweave, tight circle, U-turns, swerving, the135-degree pull out, the offset alley andthe infamous Snake. All exercises are lowspeed with a focus on handling capabilities.There have been contestants whohave “aced” the course and we may see itagain this year. Full, proper riding gear isrequired. Awards will be presented inValkyrie, GL1500, GL1800 and OpenCategories and at three skill levels:Novice, Experienced and Expert.W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Please see the team coordinating theevent for the rules. Full proper riding gearis required. Our thanks again to the manyvolunteers who make this happen so well.Come on out and see just what can bedone with a Wing!Rider Education ClassesThroughout the course of the week atthis year’s Wing Ding, many, many volunteerinstructors and seminar presenterswill be providing hours and hours ofinstruction and training for our Members.During the Rider Course training we willhave provided 100 hours of instruction,36 hours of CPR/First Aid training and 15hours of seminar information. Our heartfeltthanks and appreciation go out to allof the volunteers who have made this possible.These programs would not be possibleif not for the dedication and commitmentof these Members. Please extendyour thanks along with ours as you meetthese fine people throughout the week.Rider Education Trailer DrawingThis year’s Rider Education fundraisingeffort will offer a beautiful Sierracargo trailer donated by HanniganMotorsports and valued at $3,000! Everynumbered ticket you buy helps both supportRider Education AND increases yourchances to win this great prize—withstandard features that include anIndependent Suspension with twin trailingarms and so much more. Stop by theRider Education Booth, E900-901, formore details and to purchase your tickets!●RIDER EDUCATION BOOTHE900-901WD31

THE AMAZING TEAM CHALLENGESponsored by Traxxion DynamicsFriday, July 6, 2007 · 10:00 a.m. until noon · Upper Parking Lot-Range #1Conducted by Jim Graybeal, Drill Team Coordinator and Wing World contributorGWRRA is introducing a new ridingchallenge to the membership atWing Ding this year. (We tried tostage it at last year’s Wing Ding, but we gotrained out!) Called the “Amazing TeamChallenge,” it’s a timed competitive eventthrough a maze-like course involving astraight-away, right and left turns, a coupleof 360-degree circles, a cone weave, stoppingin a box after the timed run and a lot offun. It is open to all levels of ability—it canbe easy for the novice rider and humblingfor the more advanced rider. Proper ridinggear is required.Team competition:1. Teams can have from two to six riders,with the two best times combined for thefinal score. Each team member isallowed to ride the course one time onlyfor recorded time.2. No practice runs are allowed. All riderswill be allowed to walk the course priorto the start of the competition to plantheir path of travel, speed adjustments,etc.3. Time will be added to the final time fortipping or moving a cone (one second),putting a foot down (two seconds), orstopping outside the stop box (one second).4. Dropping the bike or running off thecourse results in no time (i.e., a DQ, andthat’s not Dairy Queen, although thatcould be a consolation prize!).5. Recognition and bragging rights will begiven to the top three fastest teams.6. Recognition may be given to other outstanding(or not-so outstanding) teams.7. Team members are also eligible to competein the individual competition.Individual competition:1. Anyone is eligible to ride the individualcompetition.2. Every entrant is allowed one “free” ridefor official time.3. Every entrant is allowed to ride the coursefor official timing as often as he/shedesires. However, after the first “free”ride, each ride thereafter will cost $1.00.Proceeds from all extra rides will bedonated to the Pediatric Brain TumorFoundation.4. Time will be added to the final time fortipping or moving a cone, putting a footWD32down, or stopping outside the stop box.(See team competition rules, above.)5. Recognition and bragging rights will begiven to the three fastest individuals.6. Other recognition will be in keeping withthe dignity of the occasion. (FUN,PHUN, etc., etc.)Seriousness Is Not Recommended1. All team riders are encouraged to rideconsecutively for team unity and cheerleading.Individual riders can have theirown cheering section as well.Cheerleading may be judged with recognitionfor the best/loudest/worst for asquad.2. Awards and announcements will be madeafter the competition. Award certificatesmay include a little tongue-in-cheekwording. Awards may be presented to theriders with the slowest times, the championcone-killers, those who got lost andran off the course, and contestants whodropped their bikes with the best style.Insurance and Liability1. Personal health and vehicle insurance isthe responsibility of each participant.2. Event coordinators will ensure that allsafety and policy guidelines are met andadhered to during the conduct of theevent.3. Each participant must be prepared to producehis or her valid operator’s licenseincluding motorcycle endorsement ifapplicable and proof of liability insuranceas required by applicable law.Safety Requirements1. Each competitor must provide his or herown safety gear. No rider will be allowedto compete without complete safetyapparel, which includes:*DOT approved helmet*Long sleeved jacket or shirt*Long pants*Over-the-ankle footwear(leather boots preferred)*Full fingered gloves*Eye protection (if shields are used,they must be lowered) Note: windscreensare not considered adequateeye protection for this event!2. All participating motorcycles will undergoa safety inspection. This inspectionwill, at a minimum, inspect the conditionof the tires and the brake operation. AnyW i n g i n ’ W e s t !Ticket & ArmbandColors2008 Gold WingNumbered white printed tickets(See photo)NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WINGrand Prizes & Door PrizesLight green armband numbered stub(See photo)Prize ExtravaganzaNumbered yellow printed tickets(See photo)NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WINGrand 50/20-15-10-5Numbered blue printed tickets(See photo)NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WINRider Education Trailer DrawingNumbered rolled ticketsJ&M Raffle Tickets(Lonestar Concert)Numbered rolled ticketsNOTE: Please disregard the notation ontickets for the 2008 Gold Wing drawingand the 50/20-15-10-5 drawing.Be sure to completely and legibly fillout your name, address and phone numberon your ticket stubs!motorcycle deemed unsafe or marginalwill be restricted from competing.3. Spectators or others not directly involvedin the conduct of the event will not beallowed on the range. A cheering sectionwill be designated.4. “Hot dogging” or unsafe behavior on thepart of any competitor will be groundsfor immediate disqualification. ●Wing World

For this year’s Wing Ding Bike Show,sponsored by Big Bike Parts, Inc.,entrants will have their bikes classifiedon Wednesday and Thursday, withjudging on Thursday afternoon (See listing,above.) If postponed due to weather,judging will be held Saturday.Award plaques will be presented at theend of the judging.A bike show participant cannot enter morethan one class.■ Stock” indicates stock paint and pinstriping(as from the factory) with or withoutchrome accessories.■ “Custom” indicates stock paint, custompinstriping, graphics, etching, paintednames on the motorcycle.■ “Show” indicates brush-painted muralsand/or custom paint on the cycle or accessories.■ “Airbrush” indicates any artworkapplied with an airbrush.■ Classes 1, 2, and three may be traileredto the rally; all other classes must be riddento the event.■ For a complete copy of the rules, pleasesee the officials at the Bike ShowClassification.This year’s classification categories are:1. GL1000 – Classic Stock2. GL1000 – Classic Custom3. GL1000 – Classic Show4. GL1100 – Stock5. GL1100 – Custom6. GL1100 – Show7. GL1200 – Stock8. GL1200 – Custom9. GL1200 – Show10. GL1500 – StockJuly 2007International Bike ShowSponsored by Big Bike Parts, Inc.Schedule:Classification—Wednesday, July 4, Upper Parking Lot, Range #2 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)Classification—Thursday, July 5, Upper Parking Lot, Range #4 (10 a.m. to Noon)Staging—Thursday, July 5, Upper Parking Lot, Range #4 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)Judging & Awards—Thursday, July 5, Upper Parking Lot, Range #4 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)Rain Dates:Staging—Saturday, July 7, Upper Parking Lot, Range #4 (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.)Judging & Awards—Saturday, July 7, Upper Parking Lot, Range #4 (10 a.m. to Noon)11. GL1500 – Custom12. GL1500 – Show13. GL1800 – Stock14. GL1800 – Custom15. GL1800 – Show16. Airbrush – All Gold Wings/Valkyrietrikes or sidecars with trailers17. Airbrush – All Gold Wings/Valkyrietrike or sidecar18. Trailer, Factory Stock – Gold Wingwith factory built trailer, Stock19. Trailer, Factory Custom – Gold Wingwith factory built trailer, Custom20. Trailer, Factory Show – Gold Wingwith factory built trailer, Show21. Gold Wing & sidecar, Stock – with orwithout trailer22. Gold Wing & sidecar, Custom – withor without trailer23. Gold Wing & sidecar, Show – with orwithout trailer24. Trike, Stock – Three-wheel GoldWing/Valkyrie, Stock25. Trike, Custom – Three-wheel GoldWing/Valkyrie, Custom26. Trike, Show – Three-wheel GoldWing/Valkyrie, Show27. Trike with Trailer, Stock – ThreewheelGold Wing/Valkyrie, Stock28. Trike with Trailer, Custom – ThreewheelGold Wing/Valkyrie, Custom29. Trike with Trailer, Show – ThreewheelGold Wing/Valkyrie, Show30. Valkyrie, Stock31. Valkyrie, Custom32. Valkyrie, Show33. Valkyrie with Trailer – Stock, Customor Show34. Open Class – All non-Gold Wings,trikes, sidecars, with or without trailers,Insta-trikes or four total wheels.W i n g i n ’ W e s t !35. Special Show – Any Gold Wing withmusic, animals, special lights, carpet,plaques, mirrors, mascots, fences orother displays.36. Homemade Trailers – May be shownwith or without motorcycleNotes: Two flags no larger than 6 by 10inches allowed; otherwise, classed asSpecial Show.Pinstriper signature logo should not beconsidered as a mural.A bike with printed names on it is consideredCustom class.Judging takes into account safety, continuity,paint and accessories, cleanliness,overall appearance and mileage. If allother judgments are equal, the bike withthe greater mileage receives more points.Photos of WinnersAt the conclusion of the event, firstprizewinners of each category will havetheir photos taken for Wing World magazine.A volunteer will guide winners to thephotographer’s nearby location and takenames and bike category for correct identificationof the photos.●WD33

Get These Goodies At Wing Ding!Visit the GWRRA Official Products Booth (GWRRA #1) to see, sample and purchase the latest Association gear! Be the first inyour Chapter to have some of these items. (In fact, a couple of our new items are so new we didn’t even have samples by presstime to show you photographs here! So be sure to visit the GWRRA Official Products Booth (GWRRA #1) to take a look!A. “The GWRRA 3-IN-1 Jacket”Medium-weight liner zips inside the lightweight shell. Bothlayers sport reflective piping and top-quality embroidered logosand lettering. Great dirt-shedding jackets that are easily packedand will serve a wide variety of temperatures and weather.Small through XL (Sizes 38-44) $180.00XXL (Size 46)$190.00.▼B. “30th Anniversary T-Shirts”Very classy, with the black-and-gold logo only on the front! Agreat buy at just $8.00 regardless of size! Sizes Small throughXXXL.▼C. “30th Anniversary Pin & Hanger Bars”Black and gold enamel pin with loops to hang hanger bars foreach 30th Anniversary event you attend! Two bayonet pins onback. Pin is just $3.00! Hanger bars (not shown) for Cedar City,Billings, St. Thomas (ON), Sakskøbing (DK), Nashville, WingDing 30. Bars just $2.00.D. “30th Anniversary Puzzle Pin”Collect all five pieces to form a Gold Wing outline! Veryclever! Each pin is $2.00. Buy the whole set—including the notyet-revealeddesign for Wing Ding 30—at Wing Ding 29. Thisone’s bound to become a collectible!▼E. “30th Anniversary Belt Buckle”Silver and gold-toned solid brass belt buckle measures 3 1/2inches wide. Black and white enamel set off the gleaming metal.Numbered on the back. $30.00.▼F. “30th Anniversary Gloves”Lightweight, black, 100% goatskin leather gloves with elasticwrist and hook-and-loop closure with 30th Anniversary medallion.Very comfortable. Sizes M-XL. Quantities very limited!$30.00.▼G. “Official Wing Ding 29 T-Shirt”The official Wing Ding 29 T-shirt is white with this year’s dramaticlogo on front. Question: Which design element has beenon every official Billings Wing Ding T-shirt but on no otherWing Ding site’s shirt? Answer on page WD3.●BEFADCGWD34W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Wing World

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Talent ShowSponsored by AlwaysCharming by JeneWednesday, July 4, 2007MetraPark Arena(5:30 - 8:30 p.m. approx.)Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike • Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N• Avon • Big Bike • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK •WD36BAYTOWNACCESSORIES FOR GOLD WINGS4500 Kendall Rd. • Baytown, TX 77520GOLD WING LOW PRICE ACCESSORY DEALERKüryakyn#8991 ....GL1800 Passsenger Armrest ................$229.99#8990 ....GL1800 Driver Backrest........................$232.99#7647 ....GL1800 Trailer Hitch............................$259.99#7151 ....GL1800 Aluminum Trunk Rack ..............$174.99#3901 ....GL1800 Lightning Valve Covers .......... $128.99Your Wing Ding Dunlop Tire RetailerElite III GL1500 (pair) ..........................................$250.99Elite III GL1800 (pair) ..........................................$275.99See us atWing Ding,Booths:E1515 toE15181-800-547-7613 • 281-383-3738Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike • Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&NW i n g i n ’ W e s t !• Avon • Big Bike • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK •Renee Thomas, EmceeThe Talent Show, once again sponsoredby Always Charming by Jene, traditionallyis one of the most entertainingactivities at Wing Ding because GWRRAMembers are the stars. Because it’s a trulyamateur event, you never can predict thequality of the routines that can vary from“truly outstanding” to, well, “nice try.” Nomatter how polished, the audience appreciatesand enjoys your talents andapplauds with enthusiasm!Acts are judged in two categories:Performance and Comedy, so there’ssomething for everyone—dancing, brightcostumes, musical numbers and hilariouscomedy.Due to the large number of acts, eachact should take no more than five minutes.Judges will deduct points for acts runningbeyond this time limit.Skits and performances should bewholesome family entertainment.Deductions will be made for material thatis offensive or in bad taste. Participantsare requested to avoid performancesespousing or promoting religious beliefsor political viewpoints.To sign up, participants are asked toarrive at the Arena stage area one hourbefore curtain time (by 4:40 p.m.).Contestants fill out a card describing theiract and, for vocal acts, should furnish CDsor cassettes of taped music to be cued upand ready to go prior to their routines.GWRRA will provide a public addresssystem, tape recorder/CD player, lightsand stage. (There may be a wirelessmicrophone or multiple microphones, soplease be flexible.)●Wing World

Blood DriveConducted byUnited BloodServicesWednesday, July 4, Coca Cola Court,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday, July 5, Coca Cola Court,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, July 6, Coca Cola Court,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, July 7, Coca Cola Court,9 a.m. to 2 p.m.UNITED BLOOD SERVICESIS THE DESIGNATED CHARITYFOR WING DING 29.▼While at Wing Ding this year, wecan help this worthy charity intwo ways:The first way is with your financial support.Be sure to attend the J&MEntertainment Evening featuring Country& Western Music megastars “Lonestar”from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 6, in theMetraPark Arena. Throughout the evening,raffle tickets will be sold to benefit UnitedBlood Services. Raffle winners will win avariety of the best motorcycle audioproducts available courtesy of J&MCorporation.The second is literally with a gift ofyour life’s blood. United Blood Services isholding a blood drive in their Bloodmobileat Coca Cola Court at MetraPark,Wednesday, July 4, through Friday, July 6,from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 7,from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.GWRRA Members always support thelocal community they visit while at WingDing. Let's set another record this year aswe did last year in Nashville. Stop by theUBS blood mobile and donate blood whilein Billings this year!To make an appointment ahead of time,you can go to www.bloodhero.com anduse the sponsor code wingding29 (all oneword). You can also call toll free at (800)365-4450.For information about United BloodServices, visit www.unitedbloodservices.org●July 2007WELCOME GOLD WINGERSNAPA is here to serve you at two locations:I-90 Exit 447NAPA Auto Parts5320 Southgate DriveBillings, MT 59101406-255-6272OPEN: M-F 7:30 - 7:00, Sat 8:00 - 6:00,Sun 9:00 - 5:00Near the MetraParkNAPA Auto Parts1105 1st Ave. NorthBillings, MT 59101406-245-4676OPEN: M-F 7:30 - 6:00, Sat 8:00 - 3:00Have a Great Stay in Billings MontanaWD37

Door Prizes & DonorsCOMPANY PRIZE BOOTH COMPANY PRIZE BOOTHAir Rider ...............................................Gel Pad w/heat-reducing foam...........E1600 - 1605 JAFRA Cosmetics, International ..........Spa collections gift baskets......................................Al’s Bootery ..........................................$50 Gift card ............................................................ Jan's Indian Jewelry ..............................Sterling silver bracelet......................E1104 & 1105American Motorcycle Accessories........$100 in accessories ........................................E1504 Jan's Indian Jewelry ..............................Ear rings ...........................................E1104 & 1105American Motorcycle Specailties .........Comfort Max Gel pad .............................................. Kitchen Craft International ...................Stainless bakeware set......................M705 & M706American Motorcyclist Association......AMA Ride Guide to America.................................... KOA ......................................................Free night voucher ...................................................Applique Buffet.....................................$25 cerificate to booth sale items......M211 - M213 Kowboy Korner.....................................T-shirts of winner's choice...................M100 & 101Artsy Magentic Therapy Jewelry ..........Choice of bracelet or necklace .......................M700 LD Comfort ..........................................Certificates for riding shorts....................................Atkinson's Add A Charm ......................$25 Gift ceritificate........................E1100 & E1101 Le Wipe Wiper ......................................Le Wipe m/c windshield wiper ................................B & G Cycle Upholstery.......................Jumper cables .....................................E1606 - 1608 Milestone Press .....................................M/C Adventures in Central Appalachians book.......Billngs Gazette......................................Yellowstone on Fire book......................................... Montana Lizard Legs ............................Cordura chaps.................................................M605Buffalo Wild Wings ..............................$10 Gift certificates ................................................. Motorbooks...........................................How to Master Airbrush Painting book ...................Butler Mug Holder................................Butler Mug holder ............................E1511 & 1512 Motorbooks...........................................How to Build Pro Streebike book.............................California Superbike School.................Twist of the Wrist, Vol. I & II books.......................... Motorbooks...........................................The Longest Ride m/c journey book ........................California Superbike School.................Soft Science of Road Racing M.C. book .................. Motorcycle Travel Network ..................Set of Travel DVDs.........................................M112Carino’s Italian Grill..............................$40 Gift card ............................................................ Nashville CVB......................................Touring the Middle TN Backroads book ..................Casual Cottons ......................................$25 Gift certifcate............................M500 & M501 New Vision............................................Pair of sunglasses...........................................E1313Choko Design Inc .................................Complete Winggear set ............................................ One World Studios ................................Choppertown - The Sinners DVD set......................Choko Design Inc .................................Fingerless fabric gloves............................................ Party Animal .........................................Skill caps ........................................................M812Choko Design Inc .................................GL1500 trunk lid organizer ..................................... Ride Hide ..............................................Poly T-shirt ...............................................................Choko Design Inc .................................GL1800 interior trunk organizer.............................. Simply Delightful Beads.......................Watch..............................................................M306Choko Design Inc .................................GL1500 saddlebag lid organizer.............................. Simply Delightful Beads.......................Earrings ..........................................................M306Choko Design Inc .................................GL1800 saddlebag lid organizer.............................. Stoneville Saloon ..................................Free T-shirt certificates ............................................Choko Design Inc .................................GL1500 map pouch.................................................. Studio West Photography ......................8 x 11 portraits..............................................outsideCracker Barrel Old Country Store ........$50 Cracker Barrel gift cards .........................M303 SuperBrace Inc......................................Fork stabilizer ................................................E1504Cycle Care Formulas.............................Cleaning products............................................E919 Surfer Joes.............................................$10 Gift certificates .................................................Cycle Gear ............................................Frank Thomas Aqua Pore gloves.............................. Tech Sox................................................His/hers set of Tech Sox...........................................Cycle Gear ............................................Frank Thomas Sophia gloves ................................... Ten Speed Press ....................................Reaching Climax US towns book"...........................Cycle Gear ............................................Orion Motoboss gloves ............................................ Ten Speed Press ....................................Flattened Fauna book .............................................Destination Highways-Twisted Edge Publishing...3 pak travel books .................................................... TMO......................................................Downunder zip neck poly shirt ................................Gerbings ...............................................Gerbings heater mitts w/ cord..........M103 & M104 Touring Toons .......................................Toons calendar & magnet...............................M506Gibbs Smith Publisher ..........................Ride Like You Stole It book ...................................... Tropical Travel ......................................3-day, 2-night cruise for two...........................M806Gillum House Bed & Breakfast ............lodging pkg - Wing East to WV .............................. Ultimate Seats .......................................20% off GL1800 seat........................E1435 & 1436Golden Corral .......................................$25 Gift ceritifcate ................................................... Whitehorse Press...................................Motorcycle Journeys books......................................Honda of America Manufacturing ........Honda hats ............................................................... Whitehorse Press...................................Biker Billy Cooks with Fire book.............................Honda of America Manufacturing ........Honda jacket ............................................................ Widder Lectric Heat..............................Electric gaunlet gloves w/ cord ................................Honda of America Manufacturing ........buckle keychains...................................................... Wing Bling Corp...................................Customized meter panel ..E1328-1330 & E1413-1415Honda of America Manufacturing ........set of binoculars ....................................................... Wing Stuff.............................................Windshield cover......................................................Italian Charms by Rachelle...................$20 Gift certificate .........................................M503 Wings of Gold.......................................Silver belt buckle............................................M505W i n g i n ’ W e s t !WD38Wing World

Wing Ding Entertainment AnnouncedLonestar to Headline WD 29 EntertainmentSponsored by J&M CorporationThe hugely successful country band Lonestar—with hits like“Amazed,” “I’m Already There,” and “My Front PorchLooking In”—will headline entertainment at this year’s WingDing. Set to perform at Billings’ MetraPark Arena on Friday,July 6, the 7:00 p.m. show is sure to be a blockbuster. Specialguest comedian Kermet Apio—who’s appeared on A&E, MTVand SHOWTIME—will open for the group.With three gold albums, two platinum albums, a triple platinumalbum and numerous CMA, CMT and Academy ofCountry Music awards to its credit, Lonestar is one concert youwon’t want to miss. Especially since, after 14 years with theband, front man Richie McDonald announced in March that hewill be leaving the group at the end of 2007 to pursue a solocareer.Plus, you’ll pay only a fraction of the price Lonestar ticketssell for at other venues nationwide! With the $10 savingsGWRRA Members receive off the general public ticket price of$39.50, you pay only $29.50 apiece for tickets (plus a $2MetraPark service fee) AND receive special reserved seating!To secure your tickets, call (800) 366-8538 or visit www.tickets.com.Be prepared to provide the discount code word“GL1000” (no spaces) and your GWRRA membership numberto receive the special $29.50 pricing.Call soon, because the best seats are reserved on a first-come,first-served basis and became available to the general public onMay 5! Please specify if you would like your tickets mailed toJuly 2007you or held at the MetraPark Arena’s “Will Call” booth. (Pleasenote that this is a publicly promoted event, not one sponsoreddirectly nor exclusively by GWRRA.)Tickets can also be purchased on-site at the MetraPark Arenabox office. (Unless sold out.)Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Impersonators to PerformSponsored by GoldWingCountry.ComWorld-renowned Kenny Rogers andDolly Parton impersonators MartyEdwards and Sandy Anderson will performat Wing Ding 29 in Billings for a free-ofcharge30th Anniversary EntertainmentShow.The one-show-only concert, open only toregistered Wing Ding delegates, begins at7:30 p.m. on July 3 at the MetraPark Arena.Marty Edwards began his entertainingcareer in the 1970s as a lead vocalist andguitarist for a Canadian-based country band.Record producers often remarked how muchhe sounded like and resembled the renownedperformer.Marty officially began his career as aKenny Rogers impersonator in 1998 afterproducing a critically acclaimed tribute/W i n g i n ’ W e s t !benefit concert for abused children. His concertshave delighted audiences ever since.Even Kenny Rogers himself has remarked inconcert about Marty’s amazing resemblanceto him.Sandy Vee Anderson began her awardwinningtribute to Dolly Parton a decade agoand truly “becomes” Dolly when she performs.Her glamorous costumes and wigscreate a striking visual resemblance to theCountry Music icon, and her singing voice isa dead-ringer for Dolly’s.The Las Vegas-based entertainer has portrayedDolly with the world-famous Legendsin Concert series and has even had theopportunity to perform a duet with Dollyherself at Dollywood Amusement Park inTennessee.●WD39

Statistical AwardsSponsored by Motor Trike, Inc.Sign up: Wednesday-Friday, GWRRA Information Booth, GW6Awards: Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m., Expo Center Lobby• OLDEST RIDER (MALE)• OLDEST RIDER (FEMALE)• YOUNGEST RIDER (MALE)• YOUNGEST RIDER (FEMALE)CO-RIDER• Oldest Co-Rider• Youngest Co-RiderSIDECAR PASSENGER• Oldest Sidecar Passenger• Youngest Sidecar PassengerLONG DISTANCE RIDER• Long Distance Rider (Male)• Long Distance Rider (Female)• Long Distance Two-up(Rider & Co-Rider)INTERNATIONALLONG DISTANCE• International Long Distance(Individual)• International Long Distance(Couple)LARGEST DISTRICT INATTENDANCE• Largest District in Attendance, byPercentage, (determined bypreregistration data)• Largest District in Attendance,by Numbers, (determined bypreregistration data)ELIGIBILITY:To be eligible for any Statistical Awardeach person must currently be anIndividual Member, Family Member,Individual Associate Member, or FamilyAssociate Member of the Gold WingRoad Riders Association. To be eligible,each Member must have traveled to theevent by motorcycle (not necessarily aGold Wing or Valkyrie).To be considered for a StatisticalAward, you must sign up at the Wing DingInformation Booth. This can be done from9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday throughFriday. Awards will be presented at 10a.m. Saturday, July 7, in the Expo CenterLobby.DEFINITIONS:A “Rider” is the person controlling atwo-wheeled motorcycle, trike conversion,or motorcycle with a sidecar.A “Co-Rider” is the person sittingbehind the “Rider” of a two-wheeledmotorcycle, trike conversion, or motorcyclewith a sidecar.A “Sidecar Passenger” is a personriding in a sidecar that is attached to amotorcycle.“Long Distance Rider” will be calculatedusing the most direct possible routefrom the rider’s home to the Wing Dingsite in Billings, Montana. This will bechecked using a computer program.“International Long Distance” is forpeople who have traveled to the event,with or without a motorcycle, from anothercountry. This will be calculated usingthe most direct possible route from therider’s home to the Wing Ding site inBillings, Montana.●Thanks a Million,Educators!A very large thanks and appreciation to all of the Educatorsand instructors from across the U.S. and Canada who lent us ahand in providing first-class Rider Education training supportfor this year’s Wing Ding as well as through the course of theyear. We could not have done this without all of you and yourdedication.Special thanks go out to the Regional Educators for all oftheir hard work and effort and the support of the District andChapter Educators with the Rider Education booth, raffles andskill events throughout the week.Our Rider Education seminars are the best offered in themotorcycling community, and this couldn’t happen withoutthe knowledge and expertise of our Educators, Presenters andMembers.And a very hearty thank-you to the National RiderEducation Staff, without whom I’d go crazy, and withoutwhom none of these programs would get organized or coordinated.Thanks to Mark & Mary Zingery for the Rider EdBooth and seminar coordination; Tony & Michelle VanSchaick for coordinating and working with the Rider CourseInstructors and coordinating the training courses; and Larry &Rhonda Stiles for coordinating the CPR & First Aid instructorsand courses; to Dave & Ann Hay for all that they do tosupport the Canadian program and the various tasks taken onfor Wing Ding; to Jim Graybeal for his continuing work withthe Drill Teams and for his efforts with the new skill event—the Amazing Team Challenge; to Ron & Kathy Jackson fortheir fine efforts on behalf of Motorist Awareness and to Bob& Shirley Kekeis for the web page support. And very special,loving thanks go to Sue Lorenz, my wonderful wife, partnerand best friend, for all of her support, patience and understandingthroughout the year.Our Rider Education programs would be not possible withoutthese very fine and dedicated individuals. Please join mein showing your appreciation and thanks to all of them fortheir never-ending hard work and unwavering belief in theGWRRA program. They represent the finest group ofEducators anywhere in motorcycling.—Bob LorenzSenior International Director, Rider Education ●WD40W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Wing World

Poker Runs(Sign up at the Poker Run table in Cedar Hall)Co-sponsored by D.F.T. Trikes, Inc. & Dallas Motorcycle AccessoriesWant to see some more ofMontana while you’re visitingBillings? Want to ride your bikeor trike through some Old West you mightnot otherwise visit? Try one of our threePoker Runs laid out by Chapter MT-B.Sign up and get your Poker Run pin andmap(s) at Cedar Hall at MetraPark from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, July 4-6,and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 7.You may have a winning hand worthhundreds of dollars! Winners will beannounced at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, atCedar Hall.MetraPark to MetraParkThe MetraPark to MetraPark route is a62.8-mile ride that will take a little overone hour to ride. The routes you’ll take areMolt Road, US-212 and US 87.The main town you’ll visit on this ride isMolt, Montana. Molt had its origins as astation for the Northern Pacific Railroad.The town is named in honor of RudolphMolt, who donated land for the town site.Rumor has it that the Prairie WindsCafé, 110 Wolfskill Avenue in Molt, haspies and cinnamon rolls worth stopping for.It was built in 1915 and was originally ahardware and lumber store. The cafe haskept the building as original as possible.Open for breakfast and lunch year roundexcept Sundays, major holidays and thefirst Monday of every month.Chief Plenty Coups RideThe Chief Plenty Coups Ride is a 77-mile ride that will take about one and threequartershours to ride. The main routesyou’ll take are Hardin Road and PryorRoad. Your destination is Plenty CoupsMemorial State Park. The Chief PlentyCoups Memorial is located near Pryor,Montana, on the Crow Indian Reservation.Here you can visit the two-story log cabinhome that belonged to Chief Plenty Coups,the last chief of the Crow Nation. He andhis wife left his home to all Americans as amuseum in 1928.Chief Plenty Coups was known for hisefforts to assist his people to adopt a newlifestyle.The Billings-Roundup-Lavina LoopThe Billings-Roundup-Lavina Loop is a115-mile ride that will take about twohours. The main highways you’ll use areUS 87, US 12 and US 3. After headingnorth to the small town of Roundup (population~2,000), you’ll go west to the tinytown of Lavina, Montana (population~200).Lavina was founded by one of theTerritory's best known pioneers, T.C.Power, who organized the Billings-BentonStage Company in 1882, the first northsouthline to carry mail on coaches. Aboutmidway on the stage line, where there wasa good ford across the Musselshell River,established a stage station including a messhouse, bunk house, store, and saloon, andnamed it in memory of a former sweetheart,Lavina.You’ll return to Billings by way ofBelmont, Broadview, Comanche andActon, Montana.●Named for a Sweetheartby Margaret Lehfeldt and Mary MorsannyLavina was founded just forty miles north of the NorthernPacific railhead in Billings by one of the Territory's best knownpioneers,T.C. Power.In earlier years,T.C. Power was well established in Fort Bentonat the time that fortified fur post changed into a thriving city whenthe rush to the gold mines increased river trade on the UpperMissouri.T.C. Power knew until 1880 Central Montana abounded inwildlife with thousands of buffalo but was practically uninhabited.Never the less, he knew that with the coming of the railroad heenvisioned a stage line would be needed to answer the demand fora direct over-land route to connect the railroad with his holdings inFort Benton. So in May of 1882 he organized the Billings - BentonStage Company. It was the first north-south line to carry mail oncoaches.About midway on the stage line there was a river that cut itsage-old course through the trees and tall grass meadows of thewide Musselshell Valley.Where there was a good ford, he chose anideal site for a station, and said "With Clate Warner and other hiredhelp, we put up stage stables, mess house, a bunk house for the mento sleep in, a store, and of course my saloon.That was the biggestbusiness of them all." Even though he was appointed as the firstpostmaster, he made the rounds of the stage line every month, butnone of the stations pleased him as much as the one on the southbank of the Musselshell, and in memory of a former sweetheart,Walter Burke named it Lavina.As the Musselshell Valley settled up thick in the summer of1882, the stage stop became known as Old Lavina and it was a hubof activity.The bell tolled for Old Lavina when the surveyors chose a newtown site a mile downstream in the wide bend of the Musselshellthat had been the old Indian campground. A few months later onFebruary 16, 1908, the first passenger train steamed past the oldstage stop and pulled up to the depot in what was now New Lavina.July 2007W i n g i n ’ W e s t !WD41

Grand PrizesAs Big As “Big Sky!”Saturday, July 7, 2007, in the MetraPark Arena (2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.)Win Big Prizes All Week Long at Wing Ding!Stay More Days for More Chances to Win!Wing Ding tops the motorcycle rally charts for chancesto win cash and prizes! Here are some mouthwateringphotos of some of the prizes our Wing Ding delegateswill take home with them from the Big Sky Country andBillings this year.REMEMBER: YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TOWIN either the 2008 Gold Wing drawing or the 50/20-15-10-5 drawing! (Disregard what’s printed on the tickets, butplease be sure to fill in your name, address and phone numberWin a 2008GL1800 Honda Gold Wing!Co-Sponsored by American Honda Motor Companyand Gold Wing Road Riders AssociationApproximate value over $22,000.so we can notify you if you’re on your way home!)We’ve established a new tradition at Closing Ceremonies—less ceremony and more fun! We’ll have music and dancing,plus some Western-flavored surprises you’re going to love!Speeches kept to a minimum—excitement and fun boosted tothe maximum!Be sure to bring your white and/or blue ticket stubs andnumbered armband to the Arena. It’s a great way to end WingDing!GRAND PRIZESRoadsmith Trike Conversion Kit!Donated by The Trike ShopThis is the Grand Daddy of all Grand Prizes and is worth over$22,000! It features the new Gold Wing Premium Audio,Comfort Package, Navi & ABS anti-lock brakes, the HondaSatellite-Linked Navigation and other features (does notinclude an air bag). (Winner will have choice of color and U.S.dealer to have bike delivered. Winner will be responsible for alltaxes, licensing, fees etc.)(shown with optional accessories)One painted and installed Roadsmith trike conversion for theGL1800, GL1500, Valkyrie, VTX1300 or VTX1800. Theconversion features fully independent rear suspension, longerwheelbase, disc brakes, trailer hitch and a fully carpeted trunk.The kit may be installed at our factory in Minnesota or one ofour dealers across the country (shipping charges apply if otherthan MN). Retail value $9,800. www.trikeshop.comWIN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN CASH!Wing Ding is the only international rally to have daily 50/50s, plus a cumulative 50/20-15-10-5 at Closing Ceremonies. Theseare “big pot” prizes, often in the three and four-figure range. Last year, more than $15,000 was won in our daily 50/50s and theGrand 50/20-15-10-5. Improve your odds of winning by buying extra numbered blue tickets for the “big pot” on Saturday.WD42W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Wing World

AST1 MotorcycleHauling TrailerAdventure Sports ProductsHis and Hers Arai Helmetswith J&M High PerformanceIntegrated HeadsetsDonated by J&M CorporationThe AST1 is designed to carry a Gold Wing. It is the mostadvanced motorcycle hauling trailer on the market utilizingAir Lowering and Air Ride Suspension. Just the flip of a switchthe rear of the trailer lowers right to the ground for one personride on loading, flip it back and it returns to ride height. Theyalso make a two bike trailer plus their very advanced SSTMotorcycle Pull Behind Cargo Trailer with Fiddle Free Air RideSuspension. (Value $4,196) 303-403-4392. Take possession atWing Ding 29 or arrange shipment from the factory—shippingand crating additional (~$600).www.AdventureSportsProducts.comHis and Hers J & M/Arai helmets with J & M’s high performanceIntergrated Headsets installed. Winner haschoice of color, size and model of the Arai helmets. (Based uponArai stock available in J&M’s inventory at time of Wing Ding.)www.jmcorp.com●July 2007RIDEREDUCATIONPRIZESierra TrailerDonated byHannigan MotorsportsStandard features include IndependentSuspension with twintrailing arms, 2-inch powder coatedframe with shock towers and coilover gas shocks, 12-inch chromewheels, carpeted floor, interiorlight, side running lights andfrenched-in tail and brake lights.Upgrades and color match available,but will be additional. Freight &crating included. (Value $3,000.)www.hannigantrikes.comUltimate Seats offers three seat models for GL1800•Lowrider•Midrider•BigboyULTIMATE SEATSfor the ultimate rideLess back fatigue • More room• Passenger Backrest comes in two models• Removable Rider BackrestTAKE OUR SEATFOR A TEST RIDESee us at Wing Ding,Booth E1435“It feels like your Butt has gone to Heaven.”1-800-818-6868 • www.ultimateseats.caW i n g i n ’ W e s t !WD43

Prize Extravaganza DrawingsPrecede Closing!Kickoff Closing With Great Prizes!Saturday, July 7, 2007, in the MetraPark Arena (Beginning at 1:15 p.m.!)Dress Out Your Wing with Great Products from Leading Manufacturers!REMEMBER: YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!Buy extra yellow printed tickets to increase your odds of winning!Here’s your opportunity to add some flash, convenience or safety to your motorcycle!Be sure to bring your yellow ticket stubs to the Arena early on Saturday afternoon. Your name and numbermay be called! It’s a great way some of our vendors and advertisers support us, and it’s another great wayyou can take home more than smiles from this year’s Wing Ding!Chrome, Lights, Accessories!Big Bike Parts, Inc.Chrome and Accessories—Takeyour choiceof $1,000-worth of BigBike Parts’ awesomearray of chrome, lights,and many other types ofaccessories. Choosewhatever your bike needs,from an UltraGard®cover to stitched goodsfrom Hopnel, Show Chrome accents or other accessories. Applyyour $1,000 gift certificate to your heart’s desire.www.bigbikeparts.com.Great Touring Tires!Pakit Raks Stow Instead of Tow!Pakit Rak from Dixon Y Machine—Win one of two sets ofPakit Raks (value $750). The handy alternative to towing a trailer,the Pakit Rak alleviatesthe need for an expensivehitch system. Easy-on,easy-off design. The receiverbracket is completelyhidden when not in use. Allparts powder-coated highgloss black.www.dixonymachine.com.More Chrome, More Lights, More Accessories!Küryakyn USA Chromeand Accessories—Here’s youropportunity to dress up yourWing, Valkyrie or other motorcyclefrom Küryakyn’s extensivecatalog of glitz and blingbling!Win a $1,000 gift certificategood toward accessorieslike the LED Ring of Fire for the GL1800. www.kuryakyn.com.Dunlop Motorcycle Tires—Win one of three sets of Dunloptires, any size, any configuration, your choice, shipped directlyto you! Sorry, Harley-Davidson “Signature Wide whitewall” andselect race compound tires not available. (total value $900.)www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.WD44Wing Bling 06 – 07 Upper KitThis kit includes: the meter cover (two-piece bib), the dashwith speaker covers & keyfob, the center console withpocket lids and hinges, andthe rear passenger pockets.(Twelve pieces in all!). Theupper kit does not include thecowl nor the lower exhaustcovers. (value $750.)ww.mywingbling.com. ●W i n g i n ’ W e s t !Wing World

Optional ToursThe Sky’s the Limit forTouring “Big Sky Country”With a dozen tour options availableat Wing Ding 29, the sky’sthe limit when touring Billings,Montana, this year!GWRRA’s Event Management Grouphas chosen Total Transportation, located inBillings, as the tour destination companyfrom which delegates can book everythingfrom a romantic limousine or horse-drawncarriage ride to informative bus or trolleyrides of nearby historic sites to shoppingtrips for treasures in Big Sky Country.If you’ve always wanted to see some ofMontana’s many historic sites, TotalTransportation, one of the area’s most wellknowntouring companies, may just offer abus tour that will take you there. Twoperennial favorites—Little BighornBattlefield, (aka-Custer Battlefield (site ofCuster’s Last Stand during the one of thelast armed efforts of the Northern PlainsIndians to preserve their way of life in theBattle of the Little Big Horn) and PompeysJuly 2007Pillar (one of the most famous sandstonebuttes in America that bears the onlyremaining physical evidence of the Lewisand Clark Expedition—Captain Clark’sself-carved signature)—are not to bemissed. But there are so many other offeringsas well.And once you’re done touring by bus,there’s always the option of a tour-guidedtrolley ride through the historic streets ofBillings, an elegant horse-drawn carriageride with your sweetheart, or a chauffeuredHalf-day ToursTour #1: Historic Trolley Tour—offered10-11:30 a.m. or 2-3:30 p.m. $39.95 pp.Tour #2: Historic Carriage Rides*—2:30-3:30 p.m.; 4-5 p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.;or 7-8 p.m. $45 pp.Tour #3: Romantic Limo Ride*—6-7 p.m.; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; or 9-10 p.m. $45 pp.Tour #4: Museum Tours—9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 pp. Admission: $4 pp;Additional donations may apply.Tour #5: Moss Mansion Tour—9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 pp. Admission: $5 pp.Tour #6: Pryor Indian Museum—9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 pp. $2 pp; $3 for tourguide.W i n g i n ’ W e s t !limo ride to the destination of your choice,be it a night out on the town or transportationto or from the airport.So if you’ve always wanted to experienceBig Sky Country, jump online soon tocheck out more details at www.wingding.org/tours.htmland call TotalTransportation at (800) 698-1778 or (406)252-1778 to check out your options and tomake your reservations! Or make yourreservations at the Total Transportationbooth—GW5.●Tour #7: Hardin Museum Tour—9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 pp. Donations only.Tour #8: Huntley Experiment Station Tour9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 pp. $2 donation pp.Full-day ToursTour #9: Custer Battlefield Tours—9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45 pp.Tour #10: Red Lodge—9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45 pp.Tour # 11: Cody—9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45 pp.Tour # 12: Pompeys Pillar—9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45 pp.*Please note, tours offered July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8Some tours have minimum number of participants required(excluding limousine and carriage rides).Food and drink is customer's responsibility, but time will be allotted for a meal.WD45

MotorcycleDrill TeamsThursday, July 5, 10 a.m. – NoonUpper Parking Lot, Range #1Five GWRRA motorcycle drill teamswill be represented at a performancefrom 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July5. Four teams and one individual will performdemonstrations sure to please the crowd.In their debut appearance at Wing Ding arethe Alaska Midnight Sun Precision Drill Teamfrom the Anchorage, Alaska, area.Also debuting at Wing Ding this year, andfresh from a performance at the Region JRally in Lethbridge, is the BC-D PrecisionRiding Team from Vancouver, BritishColumbia, Canada. While some of the ridershave been working together for about fiveyears with the assistance of former membersof the Canadian Wings Drill Team, this is anew team.Additionally representing Canada will bethe Chapter E Drill Team from Kitchener,Ontario, Canada, who performed at WingDing last year.The final team performance is by theArizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team ledby GWRRA Drill Team Coordinator and frequentWing World contributor, Jim Graybeal.And capping the morning’s performances—don’tmiss the one-man show by JerryCowan of the California Gold AngelsMotorcycle Drill Team. Jerry does someamazing stunts on his Wing, including aFigure 8, done with no hands while standingup on the foot pegs!Each team will have a 20-minute time slot,then the teams will park on the field to meetand greet the audience.●WD46Wing World

Thanks & AcknowledgementsJuly 2007Sincere thanks to everyone who has been an important part of our 29th annual Wing Ding.To all our Members and guests — you’re the reason we have the World’s LargestGold Wing Family Gathering — Wing Ding!• To Paul & Shirley for starting GWRRA back in 1977!• To all Members who have supported GWRRA for the past 30 Years!• To Roy & Pearl McKenzie, Region I Directors; Mike & Sherry Smith, District Directors; Bill & Debbie Starr, Assistant District Directors;MT-A & MT-B Chapter Directors and all the folks in Region I.• Yellowstone County Commissioner Jim Reno; Bill Dutcher, General Manager, MetraPark; Sandra Hawke, Marketing Director; and all thestaff at MetraPark and all the County sheriffs in Yellowstone County.• Mayor Ron Tussing and all the businesses and citizens of the City of Billings.• John Brewer, President; Joan Kronenbusch, Director of Sales & Marketing; and all the staff at the Billings Convention & Visitors Bureau.• Cheri Milne, General Manager, Billings Hotel & Convention Center; Christian Adams, General Manager, Holiday Inn Grand Montana;and Chris Johnson, General Manager, Crowne Plaza, for their properties being our host properties for Wing Ding 29.• Captain TJ Vladic, Lt. John Bedford and all the Officers in the Billings Police and Fire Departments and all First Responders.• Lisa Woods, Executive Director and all the merchants and members of the Downtown Billings Association for a fantastic “Welcome Party.”• To the town of Laurel, Montana, for hosting GWRRA at the town’s 100-year anniversary celebration and 4th of July Fireworks show.• Dennis Sulser, Principal of Billings West High School for allowing us to use his school for our Rider Education courses.• To our event sponsors: J & M Corporation, Dunlop Motorcycle Tire Co., Big Bike Parts, GoldWingCountry.com, ExxonMobil, D.F.T. TrikesInc., Dallas Motorcycle Accessories, Markel American Insurance Co. (BikelinE®), Silver Eagle Outfitters, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store,CycleGadgets, Traxxion Dynamics, K.O.A., Hi-Tech Motorsports, Niehaus Cycle Sales, Always Charming by Jene, Kowboy Korner,Motor Trike Inc., Owl Lighting, Cycle Concepts, Wal-Mart SuperCenter, & St. Vincent Healthcare.• To our major prize donors: American Honda Motor Company, Inc., The Trike Shop, Adventure Sports Products, Hannigan Motorsports,J & M Corporation, Big Bike Parts, Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Küryakyn, Wing Bling, and PakIt Rak.• All of our door prize donors for your continued participation and support.• All of our vendors, who help make ours the best Gold Wing vendor show in the industry.• The hundreds of volunteers who help make Wing Ding a success by working the events and staffing registration, the GWRRA OfficialProducts Booth, information booth, prize raffles, arranging the parades, field events, bike show, talent show, kids’ games, Rider Ed eventsand all the different events we enjoy!• To our National Staff: Jim & Shirrin Hutchens, Ron & Carol Hodgson, June & Darrel Agee, Bob & Sue Lorenz, CJ & Bo Karcanes, PeterRussell & Lesley Ann Kennedy.• All Regional, District, Chapter Directors and Officers and their staffs for their constant operational support.• All Regional, District and Chapter Rider Educators, Leadership Trainers, Member Enhancement Officers and the SIG Coordinators.• To our Former Officers who have retired this past year: James & Margie Hodge, Mike & Angela Mitchell, Ron & Karen Knudtson,Bill & Janet Agnew, Gordon & Elsie Murphy, and all Former District and Chapter Officers.• Tom & Kathy Peck, International Couple of the Year Coordinators; Jim & Brenda Pennington, 2006-2007 ICOY; and all past and presentInternational Couples of the Year for their participation and support.• Roger & Linda Losornio, JB & Dauna Hamilton, Ernie & Linda Black, Renee Thomas, Jack & Teresa Kistler, Keith & Sharon Burkingstock,David & Wanda Privett, Joe Price, Dan & Judy Krell, Dick & Brenda McDonald, Donnie Mardis, John Bennefield, Mike Mitchell and Danny& Marcia Daniel for your continued efforts on the Event Management Group (EMG) team.• To Ed Nahl for his hard work at the Official Products booth for many years.• All Regional Couples who competed this year for the title of International Couple of the Year.• All the members of the Ohio Purple Peddlers Tricycle team for their great performance.• To the Alaska Midnight Sun Precision Drill Team from the Anchorage, Alaska, area; the Arizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team; theChapter E, Region K, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Drill Team, Jerry Cowan of the California Gold Angels Motorcycle Drill Team, and theDrill Team from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for thrilling us during Wing Ding.• Ken Davis and the staff of INB Radio/TV for broadcasting Wing Ding world-wide.• To all the staff at the Home Office: Diane, Abel, Nick, Sharon, Dottie, Diana, JJ, Andrea, Jennifer, Carolyn, Deena, Peggy, Earlene, John,Sherry and Bunny, thank you for your dedication and continued efforts to make Wing Ding a success..To the citizens and businesses of Billings for your gracious hospitality!And to anyone else we may have overlooked, we apologize and we thank you!—Melissa Eason, Executive Director —Edward Price, Wing Ding Event ManagerW i n g i n ’ W e s t !WD47