River Valley Riders Chapter Meeting Updates from March 2026
Here’s what you missed at our March meeting.
We received an email from Gary Heil; Darlene is now in hospice care. Please keep them in your prayers.
Former member Bob Thoman is still in the hospital. He is non-weight bearing on his leg for 2 months.
Former members the Youngs, Barb lost a family member, please keep them in your prayers.
We celebrated our chapters 39th birthday. Donita and Lesley presented some historical facts on the G. We have over a combined 200 years of volunteers with active members. We still have several members riding 10K & 5K each year. More facts were shared. I’m sure Donita and Lesley would be happy to share with you if you would like the entire list.
River Valley Riders (Chapter G) motto is Curves-Camaraderie-Community.
Our Motorist Awareness Coordinator reminded everyone to ride safely. There are several potholes in the roads. If you can’t miss them, it’ s better to hit it straight on then to swerve at the last minute and lose control on the loose pavement around the pothole.
Awards were presented to those in attendance that were absent at our February meeting.
Our Membership Enhancement Coordinator has developed a RVR version of the State Around-the-world challenge. The chapter challenge is due before the end-of-year picnic in September. Just needs your thumb in the picture. This will appear in the April Newsletter.
Social Events Coordinator mentioned our annual soup & game night in February and wants to thank Gary Heil for reserving their clubhouse.
Next Social event is a pizza & movie night on March 28th. Meet at Mellow Mushroom in Wilder at 5pm. Movie Stand by Me at 7:05 – Regal in Wilder. If you didn’t sign up and would like to go please let Donita know ASAP.
Save the date July 17th for the Y’all Game. More info to come.
Camping Coordinator – is trying to find a place with both camping and lodging. Save dates of July 24th – 26th.
Tech Talk – John Keiter showed a device he made of 1” PVC pipe, about 2 or 3” long and end caps. cut slits in them and have a rope between them. These will go on your antenna to prevent holes in your cover.
Ride Coordinators presents the ride schedule for 2026. Most will be the 2nd Saturday of the month. These are on the website.
Mary Eicher