Message from the President
•“A warm, (but not dry heat) day to ride and a good meal
with great friends” That is what I think of when telling others
about our club. Summer is definitely here. Unfortunately the tornadoes
have already visited the area and left a mess behind. Traveling the
roads with Wendell and Gary as we scouted out routes for the get-together
we saw what strength Mother Nature has. This points out how we all
need to stay alert for her visits as we travel the roads. Take no
chances! Better to wait and ride a different day then to think you
can beat the storm. If you see bright flashes, and they are not from
the sun bouncing off your highly buffed chrome, look for shelter and
enjoy some indoor time as the storm passes if you can. Otherwise make
sure the rain gear is handy and helmets are on. ESPECIALLY remember
roads get slickery (slippery) when wet.
Club News
• Membership renewals for 2010/2011 need to be paid now to Dennis
Kaneski. You may pay Dennis on a Tuesday or mail them to him at 610
Fifth Avenue NE, Long Prairie, MN 56347. Dues are $20.00 for a single
membership or $27.50 for member and associate member. Please be sure
he has your current address, email address, and telephone number.
Please contact Dennis if for some reason you will not be renewing
your membership. Membership dues are sent in just once a year for
membership July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
• We voted at the May meeting that the Ride Leader would send
an email to club members on Sunday indicating where we will be stopping
for supper after the Tuesday ride. If you do not have email and want
to meet the group for supper, contact the Ride Leader.
• Get Together Clothing – Clothing orders are due by July
1st to Sue Kaneski. The vests and T-shirts seem to run pretty true
to size.
• Chapter Members please turn in your door prizes that you wish
to donate for the Great MN Wings Get Together to Ken and Mari Koll
or Deb and Larry Adamek by July 1st. Prizes do not need to be motorcycle
related. Suggested amount is $5 to $10 each. Don’t like to shop?
We’ll accept cash or a check too!
• MN Wings Get Together – Please note that rooms at the
Country Inn and Suites will be held until July 12th. As of June 22nd
11 rooms were still available. Ten rooms at the AmericInn will only
be held until June 30th. We need your reservation by August 1st. Make
your reservations now and enjoy a fun weekend!
• We will be riding in the Randall July 4th parade. Please come
into Randall from #104 at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at noon. Any
questions contact Wendell Schultz at 320.749.2139.
• If you would like to lead a weekend ride just send out an
email and invite other members along. Take your camera along and visit
some of our MN County Courthouses for the Get Together Contest for
the fun of it. Our Little Falls Chapter will not be eligible for prizes!
Note to other MN Wings Members – We will be awarding three prizes
to the top three winners of the MN County Courthouse Contest! Bring
in your photos!
• Notice the photos! Larry rode his new 2005 Honda Goldwing
tonight! Now he has his V-Star for sale!
• For Sale: 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer, 9,000 miles, candy
red, excellent condition. Includes two matching helmets, highway pegs,
engine bar, highway passing lamps, driver and passenger floorboards,
and balance of Yamaha Extended Warranty (2.5 years approx). $6,995.
Contact Larry at 320-815-0445.
• We also welcome back Arlie who is back in Minnesota after
spending a couple of years in Arizona taking motorcycle repair classes.
He is certified to repair Honda’s, Harley’s, and many
more! Way to go Arlie!
Little Falls Chapter
Great MN Wings 2010 Get Together
We will be hosting the 2010 Get Together in Detroit Lakes August 13
– 15th. Events will take place at The Country Inn & Suites
in Detroit Lakes. When making reservations let them know you are with
the MN Wings.
Country Inn & Suites – 218.847.2000 – MN Wings Rates
- $100.00 standard room, $107.00 suite.
The registration fee for the entire weekend including the Saturday
evening supper is $25.00 per person. See the flyer included with the
newsletter or on the website for more information and the registration/order
form. We’ve added a registration form that lists the county
seats and counties for the County Courthouse Contest. How would you
like to help make this a Great MN Wings Get Together? We will have
the sign up sheets at the July 13th meeting or contact an officer.
We have opportunities for all members!
Club Calendar
June 30 Wed. AmericInn Detroit Lakes – Any unreserved rooms
will be opened up to the public.
July 1 Thurs. Get Together clothing orders due to Sue Kaneski
July 4 Sun. 11 a.m. – Parade in Randall – Assemble at
11 a.m. Parade at noon. Come in on 104. Wendell Schultz – 320.749.2139
July 6 Tues. 6:15 p.m. Cenex Long Prairie – Don Rasmussen -
320.732.6350
July 12 Mon. Country Inn & Suites Detroit Lakes – Any unreserved
rooms will be opened up to the public.
July 13 Tues. Meeting 6:15 p.m. Petro-Plus Randall – Wendell
Schultz – 320.749.2139
Supper/meeting location to be determined.
July 20th Tues. 6:15 p.m. Cenex Long Prairie – Dennis Kaneski
– 320.732.6005
July 27th Tues. 6:15 p.m. Burger King Little Falls – Steve Brown
- 320.632.8821
Aug. 1 Sun. Great MN Wings Get Together Registrations due to Sue Kaneski
Aug. 3 Tues. 6:15 p.m. Cenex Long Prairie – Larry Adamek –
320.732.6573
Aug. 10 Tues. Meeting 6:15 p.m. Petro-Plus Randall – Duane Ballou
– 320.749.2771
Aug. 13 – 15 Fri. – Sun. Great MN Wings Get Together –
Detroit Lakes