The GWTA Chapter Olympics allows for “Style Points” to be awarded to Chapters employing creative Community Service ideas which reflect well on the chapter and GWTA, promote positive values in the community, and involve membership in fun activities. 

 An example would be a story in the December, 2003 issue of Touring News, where Chapter Y of Washington State got special permission from Executive Director Bruce Keenon to award a honorary membership to the single motorcycle officer in their community.  The chapter got the local news media to cover a presentation, and got members together to meet with the Chief of Police and the motorcycle patrolman. 

 Another chapter volunteers their services as escorts at the funerals of Veterans of Foreign Wars. 

Another chapter planned a trip to a local Blood Bank, to make blood donations together as a chapter. 

 Another chapter provides escorts for a local bicycle ride through the country-side, where the proceeds of the ride go to find a cure for AIDS. 

Ideas for “Style Points” abound.  Chapters are encouraged to have fun thinking of things which will reflect well on them and the GWTA, promote positive values in the community, and involve membership in activities they where they can take pride in their efforts. 

  For more Community Service Ideas, consider:

• Chapter has fun, creative ideas.

• Activity reflects well on the Chapter and the GWTA.

• Promotes positive values in the community.

• Involves membership in activities where they can have pride in their efforts.