The History of Chapter MI-B
Chapter Mi-B was started in January,
1981 and covered all of the westside of Wayne County and beyond. Our
first Area Representative (CD) was Roger and Pat Ringuette, they
remained the directors till Roger's death in 1989. During this time our
membership swelled to over 400, which at the very least made dinner
runs, ice cream rides and color runs really an adventure (Have you ever
tried to make reservations for over a hundred people at a time?). We
also had a former chapter member selected as the Wing Ding Queen from
Michigan in 1983, Beverly Demers. In March 1983 we had a spin off and
started Chapter MI-H, where Bev became Area Representative, she was the
first female Director in Michigan and possibly the country. We also had
other chapter members start new chapters as well during this time.
After a short time the chapter started to grow again so in January 1990
we had another spin off and MI-H2 was started with Ian Holmes as
Chapter Director.
Over the years some
of our members who have gone to different rallies representing the
chapter have come away as event winners, we’ve had first place finishes
in practically all field events. Some of our more consistent winners
have been Tom Boyd, Gary (Wingnut) Gorkiewcz, Harold (Wierd) Pagenkoff
and Clarence Demers. We also faired well in Bike Judging with Gary
Gorkiewcz, Paul and Gerry Keberly, Don And Jane Kujat and John Enot
(First Place at Wing Ding XVI) just to name a few. The chapter also won
the Light Contest at Wingless Weekend 1991 (all categories), Best
Campsite '89 & '90 Region D and Largest Out of State Chapter at the
Ohio Campout '90.
We’ve also helped
support quite a few charities over the years including Special
Olympics, Junior Diabetes, Retinitis Pigmentosa, The Lions Club, The
Goodfellows and Make-A-Wish with our core support going to The
Penrickton Center, Ride for Kids, Rainbow Connection and Toys for Tots.
We’ve also
received a Special Recognition Award from the Blue Knights of Michigan
in 1991 at their induction ceremony.
Couples of the Year
Past
- Jim & Sue Follis - 1989
- Paul & Gerry Keberly - 1991
- Angel & Debbie Cancel - 1992
- Mike & Donna Epley - 1998
- Don & Jane Kujat - 1999
- Don & Carol Chute - 2000
- George & Claudia Ellison - 2001
- Rick & Marcia Kirk - 2002
- Rick & Esther Keeling - 2003
- Darryl & Lorraine Dooley - 2004
- Bob & Nancy Natter - 2005
2006 District COY
- Mike & JoAnn Kirby - 2006
- Kevin & Mo Robinson - 2007
|
Present
Chuck & Carol Hughes
COY for 2008
|
Past Chapter Officers
| Chapter Directors | Assistant Chapter Directors | Rider Educators |
Roger & Pat Ringuette
1981 / 1989 |
Hoppi Arvil
Lee & Karen Robinson | |
Lee & Karen Robinson
1989 / 1990 |
Jim & Sue Follis | |
Jim & Sue Follis
1990 / 1993 |
Paul & Gerry Keberly
Angel & Debbie Cancel | |
Angel & Debbie Cancel
1993 / 1996 |
John & Linda Enot | |
John & Linda Enot
1996 / 1999 |
Karen & Bill Oestreich | |
Karen & Bill Oestreich
1999 / 2001 |
Don & Jane Kujat | |
Don & Jane Kujat
2001 / 2003 |
George & Claudia Ellison | |
George & Claudia Ellison*
2003 / 2005 |
Rick & Esther Keeling
Rick & Marcia Kirk | |
Rick & Marcia Kirk*
2005 / Present |
Bob & Nancy Natter
2005 / March, 2008
OPEN
March, 2008 / Present
|
Chuck & Carol Hughes*
2005 / October, 2008 |
* Denotes senior officer
In Memoriam
Karen
and Bill Oestreich served as assistant Chapter Directors for MI-B
from 1996 through 1999. They stepped up to Chapter Directors
from 1999
through 2001. Bill died on July 29, 2008. He will be missed.