April 2025 Newsletter 
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Welcome to Seattle Wings Chapter WA-A. Come ride with us!
Welcome to GWTA Washington State, A long standing association.
If you have any interest in joining GWTA, here is a GWTA Membership Application
Our next Seattle Wings Chapter WA-A gathering will be May 24, 2025.
Our monthly breakfasts and gatherings are the 4th Saturday of every month.
Currently we meet at the: Rainbow Cafe.
112 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002
There is limited parking on the street in front of the Cafe. More parking is available in the rear of the restaurant, adjacent to the Chase Bank. The Restaurant opens at 7:00 am. We will be meeting in the banquet room. Breakfast is at 9:00 am. The Chapter Gathering starts at 10:00 am. Usually, a ride follows the gathering.
We need your input so we can keep you informed of upcoming rides. Use this Forms link.
Please print it, fill it in and then bring it to the next meeting.
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COMING EVENTS AND FLYERS
Where applicable, please, pre-register for upcoming events. It's like an RSVP to an invitation. It gives the hosting chapters advance knowledge of how many riders intend to participate. Upcoming gatherings, rides and events are pending unless otherwise noted - updates will be made as we are made aware of them. If you plan to visit a chapter or participate in their event, it is advisable to contact someone on their chapter staff to determine if the event will take place as scheduled.
May 2025
May 24 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride normally follows the meeting.
May 30 ~ Jun 2 - GWTA California Spring Fling - River Walk, 2189 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna, CA. Pre-Registration to May 15th = $5 GWTA members / $10 non-members. On-site registration $10 GWTA members / $15 non-members. Youth 15 and under FREE registration. DAY PASSES $10 per person.
GWTA California Spring-Fling Flyer/Registration
Tent & RV Camping @ $66 per night / per unit.
Friday Night Dinner – Adults $11/person.
Friday Night Dinner – Youth (15 and under) $6/person.
Saturday Morning Breakfast – Adults $9/person.
Saturday Morning Breakfast – Youth (15 and under) $4/person.
NO REFUNDS AFTER JAN 1, 2025
Mail Registration & payment to: Christi Cue – GWTA, PO Box 865, Dunnigan, CA 95937-0865
May 31 - Five Aces Ride sponsored by Chapter WA-A. We'll be riding to the Snow Goose Produce on Fir Island in Mt. Vernon. We buy the ice cream for GWTA memebrs. Start time and place to be announced, I assume leaving from the Rainbow Cafe at 10:00 am would be best for everyone.
June 2025
June 7 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 7:00 am, McDonald's at SR512 and I-5.
June 14 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett.The after meeting ride will be over Hwy 2, 97 and 99.If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 8:00 am, McDonald's at 84th and 212th in Kent.
June 21 - Tour de Blast. Tour de Blast Flyer. Tour de Blast Website.
The deadline for signing up for the free t-shirt is approaching quickly. Please contact Rose so we can get the orders in. If you aren't going to be able to make it please let Rose know. There will be free camping on the grounds for anyone interested but you need to let me know ahead of time.
Thank-you, and a special thanks to all who have participated in the past.
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June 28 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride normally follows the meeting.
A ride to the end of the road was planned but now that the Carbonado Fairfax bridge is closed, the ride will no doubt be to the Carbonado Saloon for a burger and a beverage.
July 2025
July 5 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 7:00 am, McDonald's at SR512 and I-5.
July 11~13 - Howie leads group to Gold Rush in Billings, MT via Lolo Pass.
July 12 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. CANCELED
July 14 ~ 17 - GWTA GOLD RUSH XXXVll - REGISTRATION Billings Hotel & Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings Montana 59101. Venu Website. Deadline for Rally Rate is June 14, 2025. Phone 406-248-7151.
You must show your current membership card to retain your membership registration rates at Gold Rush. Expired cards will not be accepted. GWTA MEMBER Registration 7/19/24 to 2/14/25 is $55. DAY PASSES are $35
Room Rates - Rally room rate is $129; rate is subject to current taxes and fees at time of the rally. Room rate includes full hot American breakfast. You may call the hotel direct or go online to make reservations. Group Code: 68508.
This years theme is “Looney Tunes”.
July 26 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride to Eatonville is tentatively scheduled.
July 27 - Ride opportunity with WA-C. Big 3 Pass Blast via Winthrop w/Howie. 9:00 am meet at Smokey Pt Rest Area.
August 2025
August 2 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 7:00 am, McDonald's at SR512 and I-5.
August 2 - Ride opportunity with WA-C. Day ride to Mt. St. Helens w/Tom W. Details to be announced.
August 3 - Packwood Firefighter Sponsored Beef Barbecue will be open from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Packwood Fire Hall. We will have a ride of some sort I am sure and then end up here for lunch. The Barbecue is always very well attended. The price is always reasonable though I do not know what they are charging this year. Ride starting point and time to be announced.
August 9 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. After meeting ride to Blue Mountain Grill, 974 Valley Hwy, Acme, WA w/Bob T.If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 8:00 am, McDonald's at 84th and 212th in Kent.
August 14 ~ 17 - 2025 Buzzard Butt Buster. Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel, Moses Lake, WA; Quality Inn & Suites, Goldendale, WA; Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, Lewiston, ID. Four days of riding and three nights in Motels. FLYER / REGISTRATION
August 16 - Ride opportunity with WA-C. Ride to Desert Aire (Mike G.). Details to be announced.
August 23 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride normally follows the meeting.
August 30 - Five Aces Ride sponsored by Chapter WA-A. We buy the ice cream for GWTA members. Riding to Copper Creek Inn, Ashford, WA. Meet at the McDonald's near Hwy 512 and I-5, 10417 Pacific Hwy SW, Tacoma.
September 2025
Sep 5 ~ 8 - After Labor Day Annual Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground Campout (Howie plans to arrive on Sept 4). The Resort and Campground is located at 15070 WA-410, Naches, WA 98937 (509) 658-2800, about 33 miles east of Chinook Pass.
September 6 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
September 13 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. After meeting ride to Leavenworth. Details to be announced.If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 8:00 am, McDonald's at 84th and 212th in Kent.
September 27 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride normally follows the meeting.
September 28 - Ancortes Oyster Run. Details forthcoming, this is any early go for this fun day.
October 2025
October 4 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 7:00 am, McDonald's at SR512 and I-5.
October 11 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. A ride normally follows the meeting.
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 8:00 am, McDonald's at 84th and 212th in Kent.
October 25 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride normally follows the meeting.
November 2025
November 01 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 7:00 am, McDonald's at SR512 and I-5.
November 08 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. A ride normally follows the meeting.
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 8:00 am, McDonald's at 84th and 212th in Kent.
November 22 - Seattle Wings monthly breakfast and meeting at the Rainbow Cafe. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting. A ride normally follows the meeting.
November 29 - Five Aces Ride sponsored by Chapter WA-A. We buy the ice cream for GWTA members. GWTA Ice Cream Social at the Piechowiak's Home.
December 2025
December 06 - GWTA Centralia Chapter Q The Q Crew monthly meeting. 8:00 am Eat - 9:00 am Meet at Centerville Cafe, 111 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98532 (360) 736-5159. (Location and time changes on occasion, please call or email )
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 7:00 am, McDonald's at SR512 and I-5.
December 13 - GWTA Everett Chapter C Evergreen Wings monthly breakfast and meeting in their new location. 9:00 am breakfast, 10:00 am meeting at Patty’s Eggnest at Chuckwagon Inn, 6720 Evergreen Way, Everett. A ride normally follows the meeting.
If you would like to ride with us to their meeting, please be considerate of our ride leaders, to RSVP and let us know you intend to meet up at the designated time for the ride. If there are no replies, there will not be a ride leader to meet up with.
Kickstands Up: 8:00 am, McDonald's at 84th and 212th in Kent.
December 27 - Monthly Chapter WA-A Breakfast and meeting cancelled.
January 2026
January 1 - New Year's Day Ride. Weather Permitting.
Last updated: 05/10/2025
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