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A Special Valentine’s Day Tribute to a Couple We Hold DearFrom the Members of Chapter PA-YThe acronym “GWRRA” is well-knownas belonging to the name of our greatGold Wing Road Riders Association.We are proud to be Members of GWRRA’s PA-Y Chapter, and we have a very special couple—Bill& Dolly Knebl—whom we wouldlike to honor by using this acronym as itapplies to them.1. Generosity: There is never a time whenBill & Dolly aren’t offering to have thegroup meet at their home for rally preparations,staff meetings, or just a friendlyvisit.2. Willing: Whenever a need is presentedto the group, Bill & Dolly volunteer todo the job or assist someone else on howto accomplish the task.3. Receptive: Bill & Dolly are alwaysrespectful of others’ ideas and input.They never assume they are always right,and they actively listen to all group discussionswhen decisions are to be made.4. Real: We know we can count on havingfun when Bill & Dolly are around. Theydemonstrate the philosophy “what yousee is what you get.”5. Active: We miss them terribly each yearbecause they are “snowbirds”. Everywinter, they live in Florida, but not likemany other “retired” folks. They have abusy daily schedule, yet keep in touchwith Members of our Chapter wheneverthey can. When home, they participate inall Chapter activities in preparations forthe annual rally. They were Members ofthe “Keystone Cops”, helped plan andbuild the float for entry into the parade,and danced in the Stroll contest. (Billeven wore a wig, in keeping with the’50s theme of the rally!)Bill & Dolly are true role models for allMembers: They have been married for 53years and have one daughter, Janice, who is aphysician in Texas. Bill did not purchase hisfirst motorcycle—a 450 Honda—until Janicewas in high school in 1974. But it was alwaysone of Bill’s dreams to have a Gold Wing andto be a part of a touring group.In 1998, they purchased their red GoldWing (which has now been converted to atrike) and took their first extended, two-weeklongroad trip. That road trip confirmed Bill’sdream of wanting to get a Gold Wing and alsoof wanting to be able to tour with a group.Bill & Dolly heard about Chapter PA-Y inJanuary of 2001 and joined us. By the summerof that year, at Wing Ding in Greenville, SouthCarolina, Bill said to Dolly, “Our dream hascome true”.Their first leadership roles in Chapter Y—that of Sunshine Scouts—quickly led to manymore, including Dolly becoming the ChapterBanquet Coordinator and Chapter Treasurer.By 2002, they were serving as RideCoordinators.During their leadership, Bill & Dollyattended Road Captain, Basic Riders, Co-Riders, ERC, Safety and First Aid classes.They have put that education to good use overthe years. In fact, Bill served as one of Y’s“sweeps” on many, many Chapter rides.In 2004, Bill & Dolly were chosen ChapterPA-Y’s Couple of the Year. They broughtmuch pride to our Chapter, all the whileencouraging others to participate in and fulfillleadership roles. In 2005, they proudly servedas the Pennsylvania District’s Couple of theYear as well.Bill & Dolly, his proud Co-Rider, have nowtraveled over 100,000 miles together on theirbikes. Chapter PA-Y would just like to thankthem for their commitment and their friendshipover the years. We are so happy you are apart of our Chapter!●82 Wing World