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Hi 1300tourer.com Member!

This can be considered our first Newsletter. If you do not want to receive future mailings, feel free to opt out or reply to this email and I'll manually take you off the list.

I wanted to update everyone on what has been going on with 1300tourer.com. First of all I'd like to thank everyone for being a part of 1300tourer.com. It is an honor and a joy to be a part of such a great group of people!

What's new with the website?

1. We have installed a live chat module! It is currently in the testing phase, but so far it is looking good. I look forward to hosting some online meetings and some expert discussions with folks in the industry. Once we get the minor bugs worked out, I'll set up an online chat event in the calendar for a group test.

2. The 2nd Annual Meet & Greet is in the advanced planning phase. This event will span 3 days in Gatlinburg Tennessee. (http://1300tourer.com/node/3228) On day 1, June 9th, we will have a potluck picnic, a swag exchange, and give awards. I have a something special planned after lunch, but I need to work out the details before I make that news public. Day 2 and 3 will find us on the Cherohala Skyway and the Tail of the Dragon. Those of you who are still members who might have a new motorcycle, you too are invited to join us on your new ride!

3. Our friend and member Paul in Oklahoma City has designed some t-shirts for 1300tourer.com. Currently we are doing a pre-sale of the shirts until we have enough orders to make it cost effective. Details on the shirts can be found online. I've added USPS as a shipping option in the online store for international customers and US customers!

4. If you are interested in participating locally in a 1300tourer.com Chapter, check out our Chapters page located here: http://1300tourer.com/og If you see a group in your area, be sure to join up. If you don't see a group in your area, you are free to start one under the "Create Content" link. The Southern California chapter is 37 members strong. The Arizona chapter is growing steadily and recently met up with Tourvet on his trip from Canada. He also stopped in OK City and met up with the Oklahoma Chapter!

5. I have purchased an embroidery machine to start doing some custom designs. Although the learning curve (should I say mountain) is a little steeper than I thought, I think I am getting a little better. I hope to have some custom shirts, patches, etc available to the 1300tourer.com members before summer.

6. And finally.... I have added a newletter list to 1300tourer.com. I plan on using this newsletter to keep everyone up-to-date on what is happening on 1300tourer.com. This newsletter is totally optional... feel free to opt out if you do not wish to receive further mailing from me.

Thanks for your time and please be safe in your travels!

Will R.
1300tourer.com