Monthly Contest
This month's prize: $100 Kiva.org Donation
For many, many years, I've given away a $100 gift certificate to an online motorcycle store as our end-of-year Christmas special prize. This year, I'm doing something different.
Most of us are reasonably affluent, at least comfortable. $100 to us means a neat little gadget for our bikes. For others in less fortunate circumstances, $100 is half a year's salary.
Several years ago, I started contributing to Kiva.org - a web site that helps people all over the world. Kiva is different - it's not your typical charity. When you contribute to Kiva, it is not a charitable gift - it is a LOAN.
You choose a recipient for your funds. The recipient uses your money to better their lives. Over the course of a year or two, the recipient pays the loan back. As they pay it back, you can then reuse those funds to make another loan to another recipient. I now have hundreds of dollars in loans to people all over the world.
You can pick where and who you want to make your loans to, and for what reasons. I am particularly fond of helping people in third-world countries bring running water, sanitation, and light into their homes. I also like to help people buy fertilizer and seeds, so that they can grow food to sell. I appreciate those who want to help themselves.
As little as $25 can help a family get fresh water in their home, instead of walking miles to scoop it from a filthy river. You get regular updates and pictures of the people you help.
So this year, the end-of-year prize is a $100 Kiva gift certificate - that you can use to help whomever you see fit. My hope is that you will find it as fulfilling as I do.
I encourage you to join our GoldwingDocs Team on Kiva, and help us all help those who need it most!
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Previous Contest Winners:
| Contest End Date | Prize | Winner |
| Monday, December 31, 2018 | $100 Kiva.org Donation | It could be you! |
| Friday, November 30, 2018 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | DougEFresh1123 |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2018 | SoCalMotoGear Pathfinder LED Headlight Kit for GL1500 | MikeB |
| Sunday, September 30, 2018 | Electrical Connection LED Headlight Kit | Andy Cote |
| Friday, August 31, 2018 | Battery Tender Junior | tamathumper |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2018 | Vacuum Brake Bleeder | Uptwobucks |
| Saturday, June 30, 2018 | QuickClot Trauma Pack | keithg64 |
| Thursday, May 31, 2018 | Nelson-Rigg Compact Backpack | RockportDave |
| Monday, April 30, 2018 | JIS Screwdriver Kit | mberk01 |
| Saturday, March 31, 2018 | UltraGard Half Cover | minimac |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | Two Schampa Neckgaiters | Mav4G |
| Wednesday, January 31, 2018 | Counteract Beads Tire Balancing Kit | seelyark1 |
| Sunday, December 31, 2017 | $100 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | octane94 |
| Thursday, November 30, 2017 | Dynaplug Tire Repair Tool | TwoTone Trike |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | SecondBase Kit | blackbird |
| Saturday, September 30, 2017 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | Lee337 |
| Thursday, August 31, 2017 | Travel First Aid Kit | Mag |
| Monday, July 31, 2017 | Digital Thermometer | halfjacket1234 |
| Friday, June 30, 2017 | GL1500 Shifter Brace | Mh434 |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2017 | Battery Tender Junior | RodneyH |
| Sunday, April 30, 2017 | Counteract Beads Tire Balancing Kit | themainviking |
| Friday, March 31, 2017 | Hopnel Rain Gators | spiralout |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | JIS Screwdriver Kit | MikeB |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | Charlie1Horse |
| Saturday, December 31, 2016 | $100 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | GL1500Foster |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | Digital Thermometer | RoadRogue |
| Monday, October 31, 2016 | Heads-Up Voltage Monitor | dingdong |
| Friday, September 30, 2016 | Emilio Scotto's book The Longest Ride | Jewood20 |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2016 | 5 Port USB Charger | NVSB4 |
| Sunday, July 31, 2016 | Travel First Aid Kit and Hat | deanjenn |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | UltraGard Half Cover | Mag |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | GL1500 Shifter Brace | FM-USA |
| Saturday, April 30, 2016 | Dynaplug Tire Repair Tool | Charlie1Horse |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | SecondBase Kit | dhg |
| Monday, February 29, 2016 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | Rednaxs60 |
| Sunday, January 31, 2016 | UltraGard Half Cover | crock4 |
| Thursday, December 31, 2015 | $100 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | spiderjack |
| Monday, November 30, 2015 | Motion Pro JIS T-Handle Driver | MikeB |
| Saturday, October 31, 2015 | Battery Tender Junior | harvey01 |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | GL1500 Shifter Brace | golden highway |
| Monday, August 31, 2015 | JIS Screwdriver Kit | ka4yqi |
| Friday, July 31, 2015 | Travel First Aid Kit | swr1977 |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | UltraGard Half Cover | Sawdust62 |
| Sunday, May 31, 2015 | Counteract Beads Tire Balancing Kit | Wilcoy02 |
| Thursday, April 30, 2015 | Hopnel Rain Gators | ram11397 |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2015 | Battery Tender Junior | bstig60 |
| Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 5 Port USB Charger | Mh434 |
| Saturday, January 31, 2015 | SecondBase Kit | halcombrick |
| Wednesday, December 31, 2014 | $100 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | Metal Mangler |
| Sunday, November 30, 2014 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | Sprice |
| Friday, October 31, 2014 | Schampa Neckgaiter | CWJ73 |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | JIS Screwdriver Kit | spiralout |
| Sunday, August 31, 2014 | Heads-Up Voltage Monitor | Uncle Fester |
| Thursday, July 31, 2014 | Travel first aid kit | HawkeyeGL1200 |
| Monday, June 30, 2014 | Hopnel's King Kooler Saddlebag Liner | Wein6 |
| Saturday, May 31, 2014 | SafeTKick Parking Pad | BullCBX |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2014 | Dynaplug Tire Repair Tool | BikerGuy |
| Monday, March 31, 2014 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | patbrandon1 |
| Friday, February 28, 2014 | GL1500 Shifter Brace | seelyark1 |
| Friday, January 31, 2014 | Universal Voltmeter | tandem54 |
| Tuesday, December 31, 2013 | $50 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | Fiberthree |
| Saturday, November 30, 2013 | Battery Tender Junior | Maddogg |
| Thursday, October 31, 2013 | JIS Screwdriver Kit | bill jamison |
| Monday, September 30, 2013 | Hopnel's King Kooler Saddlebag Liner | newday777 |
| Saturday, August 31, 2013 | UltraGard Half Cover | bstig60 |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | dingdong |
| Sunday, June 30, 2013 | Hopnel Rain Gators | 80-GL100-INT |
| Friday, May 31, 2013 | Travel first aid kit | cbx4evr |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2013 | SecondBase Kit | amsoilguy |
| Sunday, March 31, 2013 | Pro Honda Spray Polish Kit | Wilcoy02 |
| Thursday, February 28, 2013 | Battery Tender Junior | 1grouch2u |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | BikeMP3 Dual USB Power Outlet | themainviking |
| Monday, December 31, 2012 | $50 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | Fred Camper |
| Friday, November 30, 2012 | Heads-Up Voltage Monitor | bustedwing |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 | Schampa Neckgaiter | wjnfirearms |
| Sunday, September 30, 2012 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | Wingsconsin |
| Friday, August 31, 2012 | Battery Tender Junior | seabee_ |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 | Hopnel Rain Gators | CharlaineC |
| Saturday, June 30, 2012 | SecondBase Kit | zamboni920 |
| Thursday, May 31, 2012 | Universal Voltmeter | BikerNewsman |
| Monday, April 30, 2012 | GL1500/GL1800 GPS Input Device | ka4yqi |
| Saturday, March 31, 2012 | Travel first aid kit | D2D |
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | Hopnel Rain Gators | maestro319 |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2012 | Subscription to Motorcycle Consumer News | wally |
| Saturday, December 31, 2011 | $50 Gift Certificate to Cyclemax | micbery |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | Battery Tender Junior | firstwing85 |
| Monday, October 31, 2011 | Honda Pro Glare Professional Polish | virgilmobile |
| Friday, September 30, 2011 | Panel Keeper | cbx4evr |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Smartlight Traveler | twostrokes48 |
| Sunday, July 31, 2011 | BackOFF XP Brake Light Flasher Module | 86GW1200 |
| Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Digital Thermometer | dingdong |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Travel first aid kit | vtxcandyred |
| Saturday, April 30, 2011 | Battery Tender Junior | mcgyver2112 |
| Thursday, March 31, 2011 | Honda Pro Glare Professional Polish | MikeB |
| Monday, February 28, 2011 | Electrical Connection 3rd Brake Light | starfleetengineer |
| Monday, January 31, 2011 | Mity-Vac Vacuum Brake Bleeder | Mooseman |
| Friday, December 31, 2010 | BackOFF XP Brake Light Flasher Module | GreenDragon |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2010 | Tire Pressure Gauge and Multimeter | BikerGuy |
| Sunday, October 31, 2010 | Battery Tender Junior | maestro319 |
| Thursday, September 30, 2010 | Universal Voltmeter | hunter27h |
| Tuesday, August 31, 2010 | Panel Keeper | thrasherg |
| Saturday, July 31, 2010 | Mity-Vac Vacuum Brake Bleeder | gareva1 |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | Smartlight Traveler | SARoss |
| Monday, May 31, 2010 | Mity-Vac Vacuum Brake Bleeder | jr04080 |
| Friday, April 30, 2010 | Battery Tender Junior | idjit |