We are very honoured and proud to represent Region ‘K’ as your Couple of the Year for 2005 - 2006. In addition, we are the Membership Enhancement Division (MED) coordinators for Region ‘K’. As we travel around the Region, we are promoting the activities and programs of Region ‘K’ and also the various programs and activities offered by the individual chapters.  In this respect, we view our role as ambassadors for G.W.R.R.A., the Region and the chapters we represent.

In May 2002 we joined G.W.R.R.A. and have taken an active role in our home chapter, Chapter ‘S’ in London, Ontario.  We are the proud owners of a 2001 illusion red GL1800. During the last 4 years, we have ridden over 93,000 km. Our motorcycle adventures have taken us all over Ontario, Quebec, and into the states of New York, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. In 2002 we trailered our motorcycle to Alberta and spent three weeks riding the roads of Alberta and the interior of British Columbia.

Motorcycle rallies such as Wing Ding, Americade and our Region Rallies (Welland, Milton, Limoges) have been exciting and a great opportunity to meet many new people, develop friendships and share adventures.

We are retired educators from the Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario. Larry was a teacher and administrator. Janice was a classroom teacher and learning support / school resource teacher. We continue to be active in the community. Larry is a member of the Hyde Park and District Lions Club and has been a member of Lions International for 30 years. Janice volunteers with the Thames Valley Children’s Centre Auxiliary, a group that assists young people with physical and communication challenges.

At times, our family and friends think we’re a little “crazy” when we take off on our motorcycle adventures. However, they support us completely. Our sons, Darren and Ryan, are married and are teachers themselves.

Our motorcycle adventures and opportunities to visit and socialize with G.W.R.R.A. members in a variety of chapters have enabled us to realize just how small the world really is and how much of a family we really are. We appreciate the opportunity that has been presented to us to represent Region ’K’ and look forward to meeting everyone.

For us, this is an incredible journey and we invite all the members of Region ‘K’ to join us on this journey.

Larry and Janice Chisholm
London, Ontario
Region 'K' (Central Canada) - Couple of the Year '05 - '06