Waterford Wings Newsletter

Rider Educator Report

Our Mission:  To Save Lives Through Quality, World Class Education

Our Motto:  “Safety Is For Life”

The Importance of Proper Riding Gear

    The riding season is under way, and I just want to remind everyone of the importance of proper riding gear. No matter how experienced a rider we are, whether a novice or seasoned, an accident or tumble off the motorcycle can happen at any time.  Over the past several years I have had different members of Chapter E tell me a fall off the bike happens to everyone at some time.

    Recently I took a tumble off the bike.  Fortunately, the bike was not hurt, nor was I. I learned two valuable lessons from this experience.  The first was a very basic concept that we all learn at the beginning of our rider training "look were you want to go". Unfortunately I did not follow that important piece of training and looked exactly where I did not want to go.  As a result, the bike went down.

    The good part was I had on all the proper riding gear. My foot was pinned under the foot peg and my riding boot protected my toes. Without the proper foot gear, I very easily could have sustained a serious injury.  My helmet was also on and fastened properly.

    I encourage everyone to please wear appropriate gear at all time.  We want to see everyone safe and

uninjured.

      Enjoy the riding season.  Cindy, Chapter E Rider Educator

SUNSHINE REPORT                                                   May 2009

SURGERIES

Craig Cruickshank is on crutches following foot surgery at Doctor's Hospital. After a

couple of weeks, he may have a walking cast. Darn plantar warts! David Stewart had hand surgery to release a "locked up" finger.  Hope to see you on an ice cream ride as soon as you can Dave! Virginia Betts had surgery for a hernia and is resting (comfortably we hope) at home.  Glo (Usrey) Lowen is recovering from emergency heart surgery. Whew!  We pray for speedy recoveries for all of the above and any other members and their loved ones.

Happy Spring!

  Ginny G., Chapter E Sunshine Reporter

Congratulations Cindy & Roger