Dear Fellow MotorCyclist:
We would like to introduce you to one of the fastest growing motorcycle organizations
in North America. The Gold WingTouring Association, or GWTA for short. It is an
American based organization having it's head office based in Speedway, Indiana,
and is a new concept in motorcycle riding with about 11,000 members in the
United States and Canada. The majority of our members are owners of
Honda Gold Wings, but membership is open to everyone who rides touring motorcycles, regardless of brand. There is a limit, however, on the number of non-wings a Chapter
can have, and this number is dependent upon the number of Gold Wings in the Chapter.
GWTA officially started in September, 1987, when over 3,000 Gold Wing riders were
looking for an organization that was democratic and responsive to the wants and needs
of its members. As motorcyclists, they were individuals who liked to associate with
other motorcyclists, but they also wanted to be able to ride off on their own as a solo
unit. The organization they were looking for would have to reflect this individualism in
its set-up as well as be responsive and democratic in its nature and operation. When
their search produced nothing, the Gold Wing Touring Association was formed. At last,
an elite, family oriented, fun filled organization run by members for members.
The motto of GWTA is "Destination Friendship" which alone, speaks for itself.
The cost of joining the GWTA is $45.00 U.S. a year for a single membership and $55.00
U.S. a year for a family membership. The family membership includes two adults and
any unmarried children, living at home. Generally, there are no "dues" payable to associate with a Chapter, although each Chapter may charge a nominal fee for their Newsletter. When you join our organization, you may attend the meetings of any Chapter in the U.S. and Canada.
Your membership fee includes:
1. A pin
2. A crest
3. A decal
4. A monthly copy of Touring News (our organizational magazine) containing
information on upcoming events and reports on the Region happenings
5. A membership card
6. Access to "The Blue Line" which is a 24 / 7 toll free number. Just tell the operator where you are, the type of assistance you need and they will give you the number of fellow members in the area who may be able to assist you.
Members helping members.
You are also welcome to attend a yearly GWTA national gathering called "Gold Rush" which is centered on a "host" hotel concept in different parts of
the U.S. and Canada.
More specifically, we are the Mississauga Wings, Chapter "M", which is one of 14 Chapters in Ontario.
The Chapters are:
Ottawa Gold Wing Riders, Chapter "B"
Ajax - Pickering Friendship Riders, Chapter "F"
Niagara Wings, Chapter "G"
Huronia Wings, Chapter "H"
York-Simcoe Riders, Chapter "K"
Mississauga Wings, Chapter "M"
Northumberland Wing Riders, Chapter "N"
LiftLock Gold Wing Riders, Chapter "P"
30,000 Island Riders, Chapter "PS"
Renfrew County Wing Riders, Chapter "R"
Sudbury Gold Wings, Chapter "S"
Toronto Wings, Chapter "T"
Waterloo Touring Wings, Chapter "W"
Barrie Wingz, Chapter "Z"
Our Chapter's registered name is the "Mississauga Wings".
We became established in 1995 and have approximately 50 memberships.
We hope you can join us for a breakfast meeting or a coffee night.
For directions and times, click on:
If you have any questions please contact:
Mississauga Wings
Chapter Directors
