FAQs
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General Questions
- 1. How did GWRRA get started?
- Based on the premise of Fun, Safety and
Knowledge, GWRRA,
an international association for Gold Wing and Valkyrie motorcycle
Riders, Co-riders, and Associate Members, was started June 4, 1977, by
seven people with a common interest in riding their motorcycles. They
wanted to establish an association that would allow freedom from
regulatory membership, yet provide benefits superior to those available
from other, more ordinary, motorcycle groups.
Over 30 years later, the Association continues to grow and flourish. Today there are 80,000 Members spread across the United States and 52 other countries! There are over 800 Chapters where Members gather to have fun and live the motto of "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge."
The Association is built on four simple ideals. First is to "promote safety and skill enhancement," so we can continue to enjoy our hobby of riding. The second is to "promote friendship" among the entire biking public. The third is to "promote the positive image of the motorcycle rider" to continue striving to overcome the negative image many non-motorcyclists attach to folks like us. The fourth ideal is to "promote fun." After all, life is too short not to enjoy, and the one common thread that runs through this Association is the FUN factor! - 2. Are there different types of Membership?
- Individual Membership: For individual
Members only, this
membership is for the person who owns a Gold Wing or Valkyrie
motorcycle and pays the annual membership fee of $45 for one year, $85
for two years and $120 for three years.
Family Membership: For families with two or more people in the same household, who own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie motorcycle and pay the annual membership fee of $55 for one year, $105 for two years and $150 for three years.
Associate Individual Membership: For those individuals who wish to take advantage of GWRRA and its benefits, do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie and pay the annual membership fee of $50 for one year, $95 for two years and $135 for three years.
Associate Family Membership: For families with two or more people in the household who wish to take advantage of GWRRA and its benefits, do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie and pay the annual membership fees of $60 for one year, $115 for two years and $165 for three years.
Life Membership: For those individuals who have been a Member of GWRRA for twenty consecutive years and pay a nominal annual membership fee of $20 per year.
Subscription Only: The subscriber receives 12 issues of Wing World magazine for $40 per year.
Business Membership: Available with three levels of Membership options. Level 1 provides your business name and website link in black for only $500 a year; Level 2 provides your business name, logo and website link in black for just $700 a year and Level 3 provides your business name, logo, website link and a full-color ad for only $1,000 a year. As a Business Member, you also receive the GWRRA Business Logo for use in your advertising and marketing; biannual listing in Wing World magazine; signage at Wing Ding; certificate to exhibit in your place of business; a listing in the Gold Book; 12-month subscription to Wing World magazine. Visit http://www.gwrra.org/businessmembers.html. - 3. When will my new Member packet arrive?
- Your New Member packet will be mailed within three business days of receipt of your enrollment. Depending on your postal service, you should receive your packet in three-to-four weeks.