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2007
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More Rally Information can be found at the events calendars of
BMWMOA and BMWRA

Jan

Wed
10

MEETING DATE CHANGED DUE TO SUGAR BOWL
General Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.

Club Lunch Ride To Val's in Head Of Island,La.
Hosted by Roy & Julie Dauzat
Meet @ Exxon Station I-55 (Exit #26) and La Hwy 22 (west side of I-55)
DEPART @ 10:30 AM.
Ride will take you to Head of Island via La Hwy 22.

For more information Contact:
Roy via e-mail at president@gulfsouthbmw.org
or Julie at secretary@gulfsouthbmw.org
Phone: (985-624-5344).

12>14

24th Annual Winter Rally - Florida’s Coolest Rally

Feb

Sun
4

Super Bowl Sunday Lunch Ride
Ken and Rita O'Malley

We will leave the Shell Station at the East Causeway Approach on the North shore at 11:30 and arrive at the restaurant about 12:45 PM.

Mike's Catfish Inn

Highway 16 West

Amite, LA

985-748-5126

The restaurant is on the south side of Hwy 16 about a 1/4 mile east of I-55.

Wed
7

General Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.

Gulf South Annual Rider Mileage Contest End/Beginning.
The Mileage Contest is an annual Club activity. The rules are simple. If you turned your mileage in last February 2006, you will need to report your current odometer reading no later than the February meeting. The mileage you turn in this year is your starting mileage for the 2007/2008 contest. New members make sure to get your odometer mileage to an officer by the February meeting.
Plaques are awarded for:

Highest Mileage Male Rider	Highest Mileage Female Rider
Plaque for 1st	Plaque for 1st
Plaque for 2nd	Plaque for 2nd
Plaque for 3rd	Plaque for 3rd
Plaque for the member whose mileage is closest to the calculated average of all participating members mileages

Jannie Markey is collecting mileages for this years contest. You can email her @ mileage@gulfsouthbmw.org

Sun
18

Roy and Julie are planning a ride to:

Where: Ole South Country and Seafood Buffet
Highway 21 in Bogalusa, LA

Date: Sunday, February 18

Time: Leaving at 10:00 a.m on the dot from the
1^st Shell Station –North end of the Causeway
(It will take approximately one hour to reach the restaurant.

The Buffet lunch is $8 a person.
Tip: Wear loose fitting clothing)

DAT20E

Mardi Gras

March	Wed 14	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	4 > 11	Daytona Bike Week
	15 > 18	Motorcycle racing @ No Problem Raceway Belle Rose, LA March 16-18, 2007 GATE FEE Adults: Thurs. night-Sunday Ticket - $20.00 Fri.night - Sunday Ticket - $15.00 Sat. night - Sunday Ticket- $10.00 Sunday Only - $10.00 Kids 12 and under - Free NO PETS ALLOWED CMRA Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association Schedule
	Sun 18	*Lunch Ride to Old River Steak House* Leaving at 9:30 a.m. from the 1^st Shell Station –North end of the Causeway For info : Roy Dauzat e-mail at president@gulfsouthbmw.org Phone: (985-624-5344).
	*Mon 26*	*RSVP/PAY DEADLINE FOR CRAWFISH BOIL* COST - $5.00 each for member and one guest. $10.00 each for any additional guests. You must R.S.V.P./PAY by this date. Mail to: Debbie Randolph 1856 Shirley Dr. New Orleans, LA 70114-4706
	*Sat 31*	Gulf South BMW Owners Club Picnic CRAWFISH BOIL 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Paddy & Larry Cook's Home 249 Chateau Dr. Slidell, La Club will provide Crawfish, Sodas and Water. You may bring something else – chips, salad, dessert – if you like. COST - $5.00 each for member and one guest. $10.00 each for any additional guests. You must R.S.V.P./PAY by Monday, March 26. Mail to: Debbie Randolph 1856 Shirley Dr. New Orleans, LA 70114-4706

April	Wed 4	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	13>15	15th Dogwood Trail Rally Askew’s Landing in Edwards MS For more information check out their website.
	Sat 21	Ride the Rim Terry has invited the members of Gulf South BMW Owners to join him at the beginning of his 3 month 12000 mile ride of the border states. In celebration of Earth Day 2007, Terry will be leaving on April 21, 2007 on his ride around the rim. A kick-off event will be held at 10:00 AM on Riverview Drive behind Audubon Zoo in Uptown New Orleans (click here for a map and information). Please make plans to attend and send Terry off to Ride The Rim. ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME Riding to save the wetlands and protect the coastline
	Sun 22	*Peavine Snack Shack Lunch Ride* *Depart: Loyola Tourist Information Center on Loyola Drive in Kenner (I-10 exit on south side) at 11:45 SHARP* Destination: Peavine Snack Shack at the end of Peavine Road about one mile north of I-10 on the I-55 service road. Turn east and continue until the lake is in sight and the restaurant will be on the left. *We will be seated as a group on the outside porch so early arrival is important to beat the normal Sunday lunch crowd.*
	29	Motorcycle Awareness Month Kickoff Celebration 12:00 pm Louisiana State Capitol Building For more information call POET @ 1-800-393-5966 or WARREN @ 1-225-337-1113

May	Wed 2	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	4 > 6	17th Georgia Mountain Rally BMW M/C Owners of Georgia #23 Miles of challenging rds, Deals Gap, Cherohalla Skyway, Wolf Pen Gap, Blue Ridge Skyway & great Georgia hospitality make this rally a must. We’re returning to Bald Mt. Park Campground Resort. (www.baldmountainpark.com) just outside Hiawassee, Ga. with shady campsites, hot showers & friendly folks. Poker run, antique bike show, bonfires, music, fun and fellowship! Vendor area complete with demo bikes & concession stand serving local favorites. Fee includes 2 nights camping, rally pin to first 750, poker run, awards/door prizes, Fri and Sat dinners, campfire and all the coffee that you can drink. Pre-registration $35/per person (postmarked by 4/15) or $40 at the gate. Early registration guarantees a chance to win the mystery prize. Camping before and after the rally are separate fees paid directly to the campground. Registration form & info: www.bmwmoga.info or rallymeister@bmwmoga.info. Rally Queen: Karen McEnheimer, Rally King: Steve Smith
	24>28	19th “Great Chicken Rally”, in Rocket City BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL bmwmoal.org

June

Wed
6

Our NEXT MEETING will be held on JUNE 20. THERE WILL BE NO JULY MEETING.

7-10

BMW RA Rally at Biltmore Estate Asheville, North Carolina

For all the details, go to bmwra.org/rally/

Wed
20

General Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy

July	Wed 4	*No General Meeting (June/July Meeting Held on June 20th)*
	12>15	35th Annual BMW MOA International Rally BMW Motorcycle Cycle Owners of America Plans are already underway for the 35th Anniversary Rally, slated for West Bend, Wisconsin next summer. We promise you yet another AWESOME rally filled with fellowship, good times, and a few surprises too. Drawing on the strong German heritage of the area, this is going to be “as close to Germany as you can get – without a passport.” Imagine the Bier Garten, filled with your friends and laughter, telling lies and kicking tires as you take in the ambiance of the Bavarian-themed atmosphere. More information will appear on the BMW MOA website beginning in January 2007.
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Aug	Wed 1	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	28>31	Curve Cowboy Reunion TAN-TAR-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. http://www.curvecowboyreunion.com/index.htm
	31>2	AMA Superbike Showdown Road Atlanta, Braselton Ga. Info: http://www.roadatlanta.com/ev_ama.lasso

Sept

Wed
5

General Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.

Sat
8

Meet and Eat with BMW Riders of Mississippi @ their Sept Club meeting.

Plan to ride up with your fellow Gulf South members or meet us there.
Gulf South Members Meet:
Gas station northeast side of the intersection of I-55 and Wardline Rd. (Hwy 3234) Exit #32 Hammond, La.

Time:
Meet for 8:00am
DEPART for Natchez AT 9:00am

Meeting Location:
La Fiesta Grande Restaurante Mexicano
288 John R. Junkin Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
601-445-072
The restaurant opens at noon, BMWROM meeting at 12:00 noon.

Printable MAP & DIRECTIONS

D22>23

WERA Sportsman & Vintage Motorcycle Roadracing @ Barber's Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Al.

Oct	Wed 3	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	5>7	33rd Return to Shiloh Rally BMW RAMS Take hwy 128, 13 miles south of Savannah, TN to thje "Best Rally By A Dam Sight", located at the TVA Campground on the eat bank of the Tennessee River at Pickwick Dam. Field Events, BMW Awards, door prizes, free firewood, 24 hour coffee pot, hot showers, vendors, and restaurants nearby. Historic Shiloh Military Park is just minutes away from the rally site. Rally fee includes camping in primitive area Fri and Sat nights, rally cup, BBQ dinner and band friday night. Rally pin to 1st 450 registered. Early arrivals are responsibile to TBA for camping fees until Friday. Registration at rally is $15 for those who want to preregister it will be only $25 (note from BigJames,that is what the notice says, but I think the prices might be swapped) . For updated info www.bmwrams.com Questions? Contact Charlie Parsons 870-933-7038 or bmw143@suddenlink.net
	14	Poker run to benefit Angels' Place For more information contact: Rick Borja @ 504-214-4252
	Sat 20	Deutsches Haus Octoberfest 200 South Galvez St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Entertainment and food starts at 6 p.m. Continuous music, Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, Knackwurst, German Beer and German souvenirs & much more. Admission $5 Limited bike parking available next to building.
	Sun 21	We are riding to Old River Steakhouse just outside of Tylertown this Sunday, October 21. We'll be leaving the Chevron Station just north of I-12 on LA 59 at 9:30 a.m. If interested, it would be helpful to email us back or give us a call so we can get an approximate head count to let the restaurant know ahead of time. Hope to hear from you! Thanks. Roy
	DA18>21TE	XI Convention International BMW Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MX (International BMW Rally of Mexico) If sufficient members and friends register to attend (you must pre-register) Ken will arrange for a motel for all to reserve rooms on Wednesday night near the border crossing in McAllen, Texas. We would then cross the border as a group on Thursday morning and ride in one or more groups to the rally in Monterrey. Monterrey, Mexico is about 150 miles from McAllen, Texas and an easy one-day ride. At this time I have no plans for additional travel in Mexico after the rally so I probably will return to the border on Sunday. However I might be persuaded to change plans for an interesting destination in Mexico... Be advised that Liability Insurance is mandatory and strongly advised while riding in Mexico. There are a number of reputable companies writing coverage and only a few that offer collision and theft so do your research now. I like to use Sanborns Insurance (www.sanbornsinsurance.com) even though they tend to be more expensive. They will only write collision and theft for groups of five or more motorcycles. Please check the prices for registration and hotel accommodations before committing to attend. This is not a camp-out rally and it is expensive as it is a first-class, 5-star event! I (Ken) have attended before and it is efficiently run with the very best hospitality and kindness for foreign guests. More Information/Schedule or Contact Ken O'Malley
	19-21	3nd Annual Barber Vintage Festival, Barber Motorsports Park The weekend will highlight the American Historic Racing Association (AHRMA) which features vintage motorcycle racing and marks their last race of the 2007 season. The Barber Vintage Festival will also host a variety of events for spectators to enjoy including a swap meet, flea market, vintage demos and auction. Visitors will also have a rare chance to see and hear the exotic motorcycles from the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum which is home to one of the largest vintage and modern motorcycle collections in the world. Park admission includes all events. Three day tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Single-day tickets for Saturday or Sunday are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Gates open at 8am each day. Children 12 and under admitted free with paying adult. Concessions will be available all weekend.

Nov	Wed 7	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	9>11	7th Swamp Scooters' Rally, NEW LOCATION SEE MAP Bayou Wilderness RV Resort, just a few miles north of Lafayette, LA. (visit our website for directions and GPS points) Join us for a CAJUN good time including live music, dancing, bonfire and real Cajun cooking on site (jambalaya and gumbo) both Friday and Saturday night. Rally activities include local scenic roads, dual sport ride, bike games and fun. Local attractions include plantation homes, swamp tours and fine Cajun cuisine. Fee includes two nights camping and dinner Friday and Saturday. $40 pre-registration until 10/16, $45 at the event. Day pass $10 will not include camping, food or participation in bike games. RV hook-ups available for extra cost – contact BWRVR directly (www.bwrvr.com ) (337) 896-0598 to reserve space. Rally pins to the first 300 riders. Make check payable to Swamp Scooters and mail to Joe Gajan, 114 Evangeline Dr., Lafayette, LA 70501. Registration questions (337) 264-1980 or jugiii@cox.net - Rally info at www.swampscooters.net . All brands welcome. Proceeds benefit local charities. Come “pass-a-good-time” and laissez le bon temps roulez! (let the good times roll)
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Dec	Sat 1	*Gulf South Christmas Party* TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PLACE: Triumph & Vespa New Orleans 901 Julia at Baronne New Orleans,LA 504-595-6776 If you will be attending, please contact Jannie Markey 985-807-7524 or email jannie2@bellsouth.net to let her know what dish you will bring.
	Wed 5	General Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Election of 2008 Officers) Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy.
	Sun 9	*Lunch Ride Gerald's Steak House* We're planning a ride this Sunday, December 9, to Gerald's Steak House on Highway 25 in Franklinton (great buffet!). For those who would like to ride as a group, we'll be meeting on the Northshore as follows: Departure Location: Chevron Station on LA 59 just north of I-12 (take Abita Springs/Mandeville exit) *Time of Departure: 10:00 a.m.* *If you'd prefer to just join us there about 11:15 a.m., the address is 30184 Hwy. 25, Franklinton 70438 (phone #985-839-3330).*
	16	Annual Bonfire/Gumbo Ride Ride along River Road to view the Bonfires being built for Christmas Eve then follow up with a sumptuous meal of gumbo and potato salad. Meet at The Donut Hole in Laplace. It is on the corner of Hwy. 51 and Hwy 61 (Airline Hwy.) We will leave this location at 11:00 a.m. (sharp). Travel along the Mississippi River to St. James Parish where we will take a break to climb the levee and look at the bonfires. Afterwards, we will take a short ride to Reserve and feast on homemade gumbo and potato salad. Contact Alden or Peggy Bienvenu for more info at editor@gulfsouthbmw.org

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