Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club, A Honda Goldwing Motorcycle Club
Updated: 27 May 2012 - Bob Frazee, Web Master
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Welcome to the Home Page of the MINNESOTA WINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, NORTH METRO CHAPTER, a Honda Goldwing Club. The Minnesota Wings is a state wide organization with six Chapters whose members all ride Honda Goldwings. The State organizes two functions each year which allows us to engage in a common activity in addition to being able to participate in any of the individual Chapter functions. If you do not ride a Goldwing you may want to check out some of these other Motorcycle Clubs.
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When riding with the North Metro Chapter you are required to wear a helmet. |
North Metro Members at the Mn Wings Great Get-Together
August, 2011
Jump Station:
[May, 2012, Activity Schedule]
[June, 2012, Activity Schedule]
Special Club Rides/Events and Useful Information
See Photographs of the Minnesota Wings Rally hosted by the North Metro Chapter, August, 2011
Upcoming Events in 2012
- Great Minnesota Wings Get-Together, August 10th, 11th, and 12th at Quadna Resort in Hill City. For reservations at the motel or condos call 1-800-422-6649. For more information call Barb Grueschow at 952-432-3832 or Tim Smith at 952-930-9352. For more information see our [August, 2012, Activity Schedule] or go to the Minnesota Wings Web Page. Registration for the Get-Together is $40 which includes hospitality suite, games and activities, the banquet and entertainment on Saturday evening. Navy tee shirts w/neon green images are available for $12 each but must be ordered in advance. Get the registration form at Mn Wings - Registration
Information about the Minnesota Wings Motorcycle Club, North Metro Chapter
[Committees of the North Metro Chapter]
[Meet our Members] [Members Photos] [ President's Message]
[ How to Plan a Supper]
Members Only Page
Weather at the Ride Point
Central Minnesota Weather Maps
Updated: 9 May 2012, Bob Frazee, Web Master
ACTIVITIES Scheduled in May, 2012
Calendar Photo for May, 2012
"Nest" by Buzz Nekow
| During the Riding Season (May - September) the Club has a group ride on Tuesday night. At the end of the ride, which lasts between one and one and a half hours, we will stop at a restaurant, previously chosen by the Ride Leader, for supper . The ride will start at the Ride Point, located in the post office parking lot located east of Hwy 65 (Central Ave North)at and 93rd Ave N.E. in Blaine. The ride leaves precisely at 7:00 p.m.. If a ride is designated "ND" this means there is no dinner stop planned for after the ride. Instead, the ride leader will plan a stop in the middle of the ride where members can enjoy a "saddlebag dinner" brought from home. During the ride season we will continue to have our monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Come early if you want to have dinner. After the meeting our Tuesday night ride will starting whenever the meeting is adjourned. We may stop for some desert at the end of the ride. If you can not participate in the ride it may be possible to join us for dinner. Call the Ride Leader to get the location of the dinner. In the event of rain, or other adverse weather conditions, the ride can be cancelled by the Ride Leader by notifying the Chairman of the Calling Committee by 3:00 p.m. The Calling Committee will then call all the members of the Chapter and let them know the ride is canceled and if we will be meeting for dinner. |
May 1st, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night ride. This is the first ride of the season don't miss it. For a Map
The Birthdays and other Events taking place the week of
Sunday, April 29th thru Saturday, May 5th
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 Ride Leaders: Herb & Linda Letourneau |
May 5th, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Open House at Dr. Mudspringer, 8465 Plaza Blvd. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432; tel: 763-785-2191 On the southeast corner of Hwy 65 and 85th Ave.
 For a Map
|  Ride Leader/Dinner Host: Dick & Marie Welch |
May 6th, Sunday, The Ironman is sponsored by Twin City Chapter. Ride Leaders: Larry Kelley & Todd Schneider. Our job is to ride along the bike route and watch for bikers who may be in need of help. It's an easy event and when the weather is nice it is just wonderful; when the weather is bad they need our assistance even more. Meet for breakfast at 7:30 a.m , at the Perkins located at the Louisiana exit on I-394 in St. Louis Park. We will leave Perkins at 8:30 a.m. Let Larry or Todd know if you are planning to attend so you can be contacted if it is cancelled. Participation in this ride was cancelled because it looked like it maybe might possibly rain. Almost everyone was notified of the cancellation.
 |  Ride Leader: Larry Kelley |
May 8th, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Monthly Meeting at  Moe's Restaurant, 2400 County Hwy 10 NE, at intersection with County Rd. H-2, Moundsview, Mn. , 763-786-1800. Go to Moe's home page and click on the link for directions -- there is a great map to get you there very easy. Please note this is a new location for the Monthly Meeting. Come early and join us for dinner. We are looking for a better location to hold our monthly meetings because Billy's is too small for our needs. Come to the basement party room and check out the facility while you have dinner.
For a Map
Other Events taking place the week of
Sunday, May 6th thru Saturday, May 12th.
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Officers for 2012 and 2013 |
May 15th, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Ride. For a Map
The Birthdays and other Events taking place the week of
Sunday, May 13th, thru Saturday, May 19th
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 Ride Leader: Chuck & Sue Hallerman |
| May 19th, Saturday, Spring Ride, prior to the Spring Picnic is a new event. Ride Leader: Marc Paulson. The Ride will leave from the ride point at 1:00 p.m.
May 19th, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Club Spring Picnic at the home of Paul Godlewski. This is a potluck event. For those of you who have attended a picnic at Paul's home you should be aware that after we eat we sit around a large firepit and tell stories well into the evening. Bring a dish to share, a jacket, lawn chairs, and a few "tall tales." You can come directly from the Ride but you may want to consider going home after the Ride and drive your car to Paul's house, but, he does love all those Wings in his driveway! The Club furnishes hambergers, brats, and cold drinks. If you want beer, wine or another "adult beverage" bring your own. Be a good guest and let Kathy Godlewski, tel: 763-241-0706 know you are coming and what you plan to bring -- she is trying to arrange things and needs your help. Leaving her in the dark until the last minutes makes it very difficult to plan. For a Map
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 Activity Host: Paul & Kathy Godlewski |
May 20th, Sunday, 8:30 a.m. The 2012 Blessing For Safe Motorcycling Breakfast at the Moose Lodge, 1300 3d St N., Waite Park, MN sponsored by the Central Chapter, MN Wings. A brunch buffet will be served for $6.50 with the Bike Blessing at 11:00 a.m. We will leave the ride point at 8:30 a.m. A second pick-up point will be at 9:00 a.m. in Elk River in front of Daddy'Os restaurant on Main Street. For a Map
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 Ride Leader: Ted & Judy Fruth |
May 22th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night ride. For a Map
Another Event taking place the week of
Sunday, May 20th thru Saturday, May 26th
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 Ride Leader: Jerry & Linda Bucholz |
May 29st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night ride. Other events taking place this week, Saturday, May 26th to Sunday, June 3rd:
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 Ride Leader: Jeff & Gerri Krage |
In May we wish a Happy Birthday to:
Bob Frazee, May 2nd,
Rick Baker, May 14th,
Ann Nelson, May 17th, and
AngieBrucker, May 31st
Updated: 27 May 2012, Bob Frazee, Web Master
ACTIVITIES Scheduled in June, 2012
Calendar Photo for June, 2012
Girl at a fountain in Greece - Dick Welch
June 5th, Tuesday night ride. The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, June 3 thru Saturday, June 9th
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 Ride Leaders: Jim and Margaret Sandberg |
June 12th, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Monthly Meeting at Moe's Restaurant, 2400 County Hwy 10 NE, at intersection with County Rd. H-2, Moundsview, Mn. , 763-786-1800. Go to Moe's home page and click on the link for directions -- there is a great map to get you there very easy. Please note this is a new location for the Monthly Meeting. Come early and join us for dinner. In May, 2012, we voted to hold our monthly meetings at this new location because Billy's is too small for our needs. The meeting and dinner is held in the basement party room. If you have any questions or comments contact Bob Kelley.
For a Map
The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, June 10th thru Saturday, June 16th
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Officers for 2012 and 2013 |
June 19th, Tuesday night ride.
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Ride Leaders: Dick & Marie Welch |
June 26th, Tuesday night ride.
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 Ride Leaders: Bob & Heidi Kelley |
In June we wish a Happy Birthday to:
Sue Hallerman, June 8th
Kay Paulson, June 12th,
Fran Frazee, June 20th,
Updated: 27 May 2012, Bob Frazee, Web Master
ACTIVITIES Scheduled in July, 2012
Calendar Photo for July, 2012
Butterfly - Linda Letourneau
July 3rd, Tuesday Night Ride. For a Map
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Ride Leaders: Herb & Linda Letourneau |
July 10th, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Monthly Meeting at Moe's Restaurant, 2400 County Hwy 10 NE, at intersection with County Rd. H-2, Moundsview, Mn. , 763-786-1800. Go to Moe's home page and click on the link for directions -- there is a great map to get you there very easy. Please note this is a new location for the Monthly Meeting. Come early and join us for dinner. In May, 2012, we voted to hold our monthly meetings at this new location because Billy's is too small for our needs. The meeting and dinner is held in the basement party room. If you have any questions or comments contact Bob Kelley.
For a Map The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, July 8th thru Saturday, July 14th
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Officers for 2012 and 2013 |
July 17th, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Ride. The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, July 15th thru Saturday, July21st.
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 Ride Leader: Bob & Fran Frazee |
July 24th, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Ride. The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, July 22nd thru Saturday, July28th.
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Ride Leader: Herb & Linda Letourneau |
July 31st, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Ride
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Ride Leader: Bob & Heidi Kelley |
In July we wish a Happy Birthday to:
Paul Godlewski, July 11th,
Chuck Hallerman, July 11th,
Roger Heuer, July 16th,
Dave Hubbling, July 18th,
Jodi Ochocki, July 21st,
Gerri Krage, July 21st,
Jeff Krage, July 26th,
Linda Letourneau, July 28th,
Updated: 28 May 2012, Bob Frazee, Web Master
ACTIVITIES Scheduled in August, 2012
August 7th, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Ride. Other Events taking place this week
Sunday, Aug 5th, thru Saturday, Aug 11th
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Ride Leader: Chuck & Sue Hallerman |
Aug 14th, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Monthly Meeting at Moe's Restaurant, 2400 County Hwy 10 NE, at intersection with County Rd. H-2, Moundsview, Mn. , 763-786-1800. Go to Moe's home page and click on the link for directions -- there is a great map to get you there very easy. Please note this is a new location for the Monthly Meeting. Come early and join us for dinner. In May, 2012, we voted to hold our monthly meetings at this new location because Billy's is too small for our needs. The meeting and dinner is held in the basement party room. If you have any questions or comments contact Bob Kelley.
For a Map The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, Aug 12th thru Saturday, Aug 18th
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Officers for 2012 and 2013 |
Aug 21st, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Ride. The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, Aug 19th thru Saturday, Aug 25th
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We need a ride leader. |
Aug 28th, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Ride. The Birthdays and other Events taking place this week
Sunday, Aug 26th thru Saturday, Sept 1st
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We need a ride leader. |
In August we wish a Happy Birthday to:
Buzz Netkow, Aug 21st
Deb Schneider, Aug 25th
Robert Kelley, Aug 30th
President's Messages
Follow what is happening in the Club by reading the current, and past, President's Message which have been published in the Minnesota Wings Newsletters.
Monthly Business Meetings
On the second Tuesday of each month the Club holds a BUSINESS MEETING in the basement of
Billy's Restuarant in Anoka, MN. Although the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. many of the members come at 6:30 p.m.
for dinner and a social hour. It is important for Club members to attend these meetings because this is when the
members participate in making plans and learn about future Club activities. The date and place of the business
meeting is always listed in the Minnesota Wings Newsletter. During the riding season the meeting will be
followed the normal Tuesday night ride which will end at a place to have desert at a local Dairy Queen or other
suitable place. Plan to join us for this activity.
The activities of the Club are run by various Committees which have been established. These Committess are essential to a smooth operation of the Club. If you want to contribute your talents to any Committee just let the Chairperson know.
If you would like to order a Chapter Jacket, denim shirt, or other item of Mn Wings clothing contact
Margaret Sandberg.
We have prepared Some Common Sense Rules for Group
Riding and Some Suggestions on How To Lead a Group Ride which you should read and become familiar with before going on a group ride. We have also some
Suggestions on Participation in a Group Trip which you will find useful. These comments for group riding have been established after many years of riding experience and will make your ride much more pleasant.
[Motorcycle Wisdom]
[Common Sense Rules for Group Riding]
[Suggestions on How To Lead a Group Ride]
[Suggestions on Participation in a Group Trip]
[Trailers and Trailering]
[Choosing a Helmet]
We ride every Tuesday night. We leave the Ride Point at exactly 7:00 p.m. for a ride planned by the Ride Leader. At the end of the ride we stop for supper before returning home. Check out our 2011 Ride Schedule
Below are links to descriptions of any special activities, by month, in addition to the regularly scheduled Tuesday night rides.
August 2012- under construction; September, October and November 2012- under construction Minnesota Motorcycle Event Schedule - 2012 - Under Construction Check out the Monster Motorcycle Event Schedule |
Are you looking for an excuse to ride with some interesting challenges? Check out these sites
The Rainbow Tour - Sponsored by the North
Metro Chapter.The Grand Tour - Sponsored by the North
Metro Chapter.
Links to other North Metro sites.
How to Plan a SupperInformation about
the Minnesota Wings and its six Chapters.Common Sense Rules for Group Riding
Suggestions on how to lead a group ride.Suggestions on Participation in a Group Trip Some Thoughts on Trailers and Trailering
Request for Membership Application
Meet our MembersPhotographs of our
MembersMinnesota Motorcycle Safety Center provides motorcyle training courses.Check out this listing of Other Motorcycle Clubs.Some Thoughts About
Choosing a Helmet.
Join the North Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Wings for a safe and enjoyable summer of Gold Wing touring. Just send your name, address and telephone number to Tippy and she will send you an information packet about the North Metro Chapter along with an application for membership. Alternatively you can print out a Membership Application and mail it, along with the fees, to Tippy.
Bob Frazee
Web Master