A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and not legislation. JUNE 2011
VOLUME XX, ISSUE II
no matter what you ride,
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ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
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we are all a brotherhood
Thanks to ABATE I was fortunate enough to attend the NCOM Meeting in New Mexico last month. There was an outstanding variety of thought provoking sessions that dealt with motorcyclist issues from discrimination, to profiling and getting riders to stand together, (no matter what they ride) in order preserve their right to ride free. For the last several years, ABATE of AZ has been trying to reach out to the Sport
Bike community to join ABATE to increase our numbers, add younger riders and increase the strength of our voice. As I was attending a break out “Lobby 101 Sport Bike Issues” I realized that sport bikes have their own unique problems, that in many cases we can’t relate to. We do know that they are stereotyped as “maniacs” who weave in and out of traffic recklessly, paying no attention to other vehicles. Do you really believe that everyone on a sports bike has a death wish? An outstanding presentation by Lady Ninja representing the National Sport Bike Association passionately detailed some of the reasons many of these moves are safety oriented. I think the message to the MRO’s, who are fighting for motorcycle rights, is that we cannot exclude or minimize the challenges these bikers face! If someone you know has a sports bike, bring them to a meeting, offer a bribe if you have to but urge them to get involved.
Double D (David Devereaux), another leader of the younger generation (can’t believe I’m using this phrase) is from Washington state. Law enforcement in Washington decided it was a good idea to set up “motorcycle only” stops, thereby profiling and harassing motorcyclists. Double D activated the Defender Program and got clubs as well as MRO’s to join forces and with their numbers and determination got the police to back off. He’s also has a video concerning how he got these results. If you or your group should encounter harassment, record in writing the following: Badge #, Name, Law Enforcement Agency, Date of Incident, Time and a dialog. The next and perhaps most important is to then call a lawyer. This is just a small sampling of what we can learn, and how we can be inspired by those who really take what’s preached about and put it into action.
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Mission Statement We will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals who share a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of
FREEDOM. We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.
President’s Report
State Officer Meeting Minutes May 1, 2011
4. Traffic and Driving schools
Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by Joe Ferrucci
P.A.C. Report - Tim O’Reilly 1. No M/C bills pending
State Officers: 2. Intersections and left turn arrows. Margie Ferrucci, President Casey Yates, Secretary Matt Brown Treasurer - Absent Jess Methode, Assistant Treasurer Ron Kool, Membership/Merchandising Carole O’Reilly, Lobbyist - absent Tim O’Reilly, PAC Joe Ferrucci, SGT at Arms
Lobbyist Report - Carole O’Reilly (was sent via email) 1. Most motorcycle accidents at intersections Run/Event Coordinator - Margie Ferrucci 1. Upcoming rides Old Business
Jean Cooper, Safety Eric Hampton, ML Editor - absent
1. Slogan to be used on promotional items.
Guests: Darin Yates, Phx-SMTN Run Coord. J.R., TBFS planning committee
2. Joel Jackson motioned to make Casey Yates as a signor on the ABATE account as currently he is the only signor. Motion accepted by Margie, 2nd.
Mary K, TBFS planning committee Accepted: All Opposed: None Reports: New Business Secretary minutes from Marched waived Joe Ferrucci -
So, I made it through the first month lol. I had the pleasure of attending my first NCOM, in New Mexico. It was really good see people that normally wouldn't/couldn't be in the same neighborhood let alone the same meeting center, standing next to each other all for the sake of motorcycle rights. So it makes me think back on just how ABATE came to be. As in most states, before bikers became politically organized, the clubs were the first to fight helmet laws and other restrictions. In the previous decade, before ABATE came into existence, people like the Hells Angels M/C and Ralph “Sonny” Barger had succeeded in keeping California helmet-law free. Rumors still circulate around Sacramento about 1,000 Hells Angels on the Capitol lawn (well, it seemed like a thousand) and more HA's camped out on the doorsteps of legislative opponents. But the old intimidation tactics were beginning to wear thin, and club leaders realized that they needed to legitimize their efforts by creating a more sophisticated political lobbying arm. Easyriders magazine editor, Lou Kimsey, made a plea in issue #3, October 1971, for bikers to come together to fight impending restrictions by joining a new national organization called the National Custom Cycle Organization, but because of a conflict with the acronym the name was changed in February 1972 to A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE) (since, some have changed it to A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education). Easyriders began granting state charters around 1974, and Keith Ball was the original national coordinator (Keith was for many years the editor of Easyriders). ABATEs which came into existence around this same time were chartered in Kansas, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and New York. So there you have it, a very brief explanation. As I have said many times before we need to get back to working together because the laws still affect us ALL the
same. Someone told me last week that it's like this. "If I come over to your house and have a cup of coffee with you then when I leave I take your helmet, and you don't do anything about it then next week I will come over again and have coffee and when I leave I am going to take your bike. If you still don't do anything about it I am going to keep coming over until I have everything you own." We need to stand shoulder to shoulder and show them we will not stand by and watch them take every right we have. We are not fighting for our rights, we have them, we are fighting to be able to exercise those rights and not loose them. The roots of ABATE run deep in the hearts of those who accepted, and in turn, passed on the torch called Freedom of the Road. To all those who came before, we salute you. To our current leaders wondering where the future will lead us, remember that it's totally up to us!
Motion accepted - by Jean 2nd by Joel. All in favor? YES Opposed? NONE
1. 15(c) is a Not For Profit
Treasurer Report - New treasurer Matt Brown Assistant: Jess Method
2. MSF Grant Money - criteria - date of submission
Membership - Ron Kool -
3. Arizona not on Federal safety Loop
1. 808/Business 52
4. Organization of MRO’s working together. (referred to next meeting.
2. Paypal membership OPEN DISCUSSION 3. TBFS Arizona Drill team free classes 4. Quotes on promotional items. 5. Membership/Featured member
Next State meeting: June 5th 2011 at AIAC.
Safety Officer - Report - Jean Cooper
Motion to Adjourn; Joe 2nd; Casey
1. Article in Masterlink
Meeting adjourned at: 1:15 pm
2. PSA on radio and TV.
Casey Yates Communications Officer State Communications Officer State Secretary
3. MAPP Program/GOHS/In schools
2nd Qtr BOD Minutes April 10, 2011
Margie F State President ABATE of AZ 602.AbateAZ (222.8329)
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1:00 pm, BOD Chairman Eric Hampton took role call. Those present: Eric Hampton, Sean Pinder, Rick Henry, Joyce Rutherford, Still Ray Fitzgerald, Bill Baxter, Bill Hensler Guests: Mark Stabulito, Carol O'Reilly, Joel Jackson, Casey Yates (sec), Joe Ferrucci, Joel Rosen, Deborah Butitta, Curt Detweiler, Margie Ferrucci, Doc Pratt, Darla Hampton, Crystal Baxter, Matt Brown, Ross Rutherford, Ron Kool and Jay Fillingim. Sergeant at Arms Joe Ferrucci led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for "Kimmy Chapman" and all those we lost during bike week. Treasurer Joel Jackson asked for a motion to move 40k from savings to checking to cover TBFS expenses. Motion Passed. At this time, treasurer Joel Jackson hand-
ed in his resignation effective October 31, 2011, later moved that to April 30, 2011 Discussion: Lobbyist Carol O'Reilly commented on motorcycle accidents/deaths: the common answer from the other motorist is "I didn't see them" as an excuse. Eric Hampton gave Tim's PAC report from memory from the chapter meeting earlier that morning. Noted that Scottsdale's intersections have the left turn after the green, thus in part giving a 4 second time for the intersection to clear and we should really push for this issue towards finding a solution to intersection accidents. With the loss of Kimmy as an example, we should question and demand for more right of way tickets. Matt Brown stated that the current time for pursuing a civil ticket is 6 months and in most criminal tickets there is a 7-year statute of limitations, depending on the charge. If the driver at fault is ticketed on the spot and then if the Attorney General
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Chapter Reports East Valley Chapter
Now for the JESTER RUN , what a turn out! I'm proud to ride with all of my brothers and sisters even though alot are going to be missed RIDE on my missed ones RIDE on !!!! Now to our vets thank you brothers thank you
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High Country Chapter Hello to my Brothers , Sisters and Fellow Riders ,
RIDE FREE, BE HEARD, BE FREE
Beautiful riding season is really here! Well anyway it is here in the High Country ! Come up and enjoy good riding weather and the cooler temps here that we have too offer !
CHICKNBONE H.C.C. COORDINATOR
For us at H.C.C. we had one Hell of a weekend! It was our 7th annual Wild In The Weeds weekend , it was a good time for all that made it! We had riders from all over the state of Arizona! We had Ron Kool and the Gang (Southern Arizona Chapter) made there for the weekend ! JR from Phoenix he made it also, we also had more from there also! Riders came down from Showlow, Legion Riders from Fountain Hills made it, people from everywhere ! We all had a blast!
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I also signed up some new members also! One business member ( WEAR THIS ) and two members! H.C.C's secertary signed up two also ! Yes Ron Kool's gang did too! Now I would like to give SHOUT OUTS to H.C.C.'s Activity Officer Spinner, JOB WELL DONE !!! My thanks too DEB FICKEL H.C.C.'s treasurer, H.C.C.'s vice coordinator Bill ( BUNGEE ) Hensler, WAYNE and DEE and too all that volunteered ! A very big one goes out too Jake's Corner Bar Rick and Ron and their crew ! Oh yea too Steve the outback man (haha), he's the person that runs the Jake's Corner Storage - that's where we camped for free ! the band Moonshine Mafia. The winners from the bead run and the raffles you know who you are! We must not forget the winners of the WET TEE SHIRT contest NORA 1st place and Cindy 2nd place a big WOW for all the girls ! Now you do know that our wheels are turning for our 8th annual already! Hope too see you there !!!
Mohave Chapter Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter I’m back! I missed last months report, things got crazy here at ABATE, we have had a changing of the guard so to speak, and a few names you might recognize from our chapter, First is our NEW President - Margie Ferrucci, State Secretary - ME! Treasurer - Matt Brown and Assistant Treasurer - Jess Method. Designated Lobbyist - Carole O’Reilly, State Safety Officer - Jean Cooper, and in our chapter our new secretary is Donna Woodworth. Congrats to all, and Donna…Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! This months meeting was a bit small due to Mothers Day, here is what you missed. We had a toy run for Devin’s Toy box and PCH, we had collection boxes around the valley, The Maverick Bar, Dude’s Place the Cave Creek Café, Caldwell Banker, and American Legion Pat Tillman Post, Thank you so much for your donations! A great big Thank you to those riders who rode with us and donated their toys as well. Which brings me to a decision made by members, the toy run is a great idea but we have changed the date to Easter 2012. We are also having our annual TBFS packing party after our July meeting we need all the hands we can get we only have 2500 packets to fill. There are still openings for volunteers at TBFS, see Jimmy Page to sign up. It was a very short meeting. Next meeting June 12th 2011. Mark your calendars now! See you then! Until next month, Casey Yates Phx-Smtn Communications Officer
ABATE State Secretary ABATE Communications Officer
are usually less than an hour but this meeting ran 1:05.
Southern Arizona Chapter
Ron Kool Southern Arizona Coordinator.
The meeting was called to order by Ron at 10:05 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ron Kool with a moment of silence for all those in harm’s way and all of the bikers recently lost. Our secretary Rich was not present and celebrating his wedding anniversary. Family always comes first! We had 20 members present with several guests. This was our first ever Saturday meeting at an earlier time. We enjoyed seeing some of our members that are at church on Sundays. If we our turn out is as good at the May meeting we will make the third Saturday permanent. A few of us did a quick check of our road cleanup mile. We snagged a few plastic bags in trees. Just a few of these bags makes our otherwise clean mile look crappy. We discussed the free bill board that MMA has on I-10. I think it is around mile 202 facing the east bound traffic. RJ will look into opportunities in southern Arizona. Besides a bill board other items are renting space on taxi cabs or other business fleets. Of the original charter members we still have 33 active that are due for renewal in April. Renewal notices have been sent and we have received several renewals back in the mail. Sean reported the BOD continues to research bylaw changes that will be included on the November general assembly vote. Sean brought is up to speed on several issues. We had discussion on police short or long accident forms. One problem highlighted is that a motorist who kills a biker may go to defensive driving or go to the clerk and pay the fine. This often happens before the police report is available to the victim’s family. The dollar jar winner wasn’t present so the money rolled over. It was a lively meeting with loads of information exchanged. Our meetings
Yavapai Chapter As of this writing we are about to hold the biggest event ever in the history of the chapter. The Run to the Hills event to be held in Jerome will detailed in next month's chapter report. Longhair James and Ralo have worked their butts off to put this together, and our chapter owes them a huge thanks. In addition to this event, it is May, so that means “look out for motorcycles.” I would like to thank Professor Terry Lovell for inviting me on his KYCA AM radio show on May 11th. He helped me to get out the share the road message to Yavapai County and also did a great job of promoting our run all week on his show. He is a former biker and a big friend to riders in our area. Our chapter would like to send out a get-well message to the MMA's Colin MacDiarmid. Who was struck by a person making a left turn on a a Highway 69 intersection in Prescott Valley. As of this writing he is intensive care and we all are hoping for his recovery from this tragedy, we are all too familiar with as riders. I would also like to make a observation of the make-up of the members of our chapters. Everyone I have spoke to are committed to motorcyclist rights and freedom. If our chapter were scrutinized by the E.E.O.C., (Fed's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) they would have no issues as we are a diverse group. Since last November, the Yavapai A.B.A.T.E. members who are either independents, or belong numerous clubs have united to keep this chapter active. We are also a dynamic force within the state organization. We operate with a fantastically cohesive brother/sisterhood with a “gitr done” attitude. Any decisions made by our members were meant for the good of the chapter, and thus A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona. Until next month, ride free, but smart. Mike “Dawolf” Ruddell Communications Officer Yavapai Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona
MRF’s Bikers Inside the Beltway 2011
MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard discusses Washington with MRF lobbyist Jeff Hennie
Eric Hampton presents the MRF Champions Award for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to Jim Dennany, a staffer in her Washington, D.C. office.
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Safety Report greeting folks, too.
May was proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Month. Several Chapters produced public events to promote the ABATE mission in their areas. Thank you all for your efforts and support of the organization. I hope you all had as much fun as we did during the Phoenix-Shadow Mountain’s Safety Event which was a joint effort with MMA. Tim took photos of folks on the bikes, while Carole folded t-shirts and JC talked to anyone who dared walk past our table. Julie of MMA passed out lots of key fobs and bumper stickers. Robert and his wife were there
Make sure your skills are at their peak. Renew your skills by taking a safety course. Practice, Practice, Practice! Remember the Arizona Precision Drill Team offers a skills course for free, for donations. The next course will start in October. Check their website www.azdrillteam.org.
Last month I commented on the 2010 Arizona Crash Data Report. In that report there were two totals regarding motorcycle crashes. The differences were bothering me and I just could not understand why the two totals were reported. So, I called the Arizona Department of Transportation to ask for clarification. The explanation is: In 2009 there were 2,958 crashes and there were 3,029 injuries. It is all so very clear now! There can obviously be a greater number of injuries resulting from crashes. It did not seem so clear, even though I must have read that report five times. I look forward to the next Report to be published this September. I apologize for any confusion I may have caused.
We’ve learned that we cannot always prevent crashes. We can aim to improve survival. Again take a course. Check the Accident Scene Management Website for more information www.accidentscene.org. To improve your motorcycle safety, stay alert; don’t be the first to move when the light turns green (count to 5 then go); try not to go through an intersection alone (go through with a larger vehicle); perform a comprehensive preride inspection of your bike every time you go out.
Just because the month of May has progressed into June, it doesn’t mean that we can rest. We still have to work every day to get the message out about motorcycle safety and awareness. Visit the ABATE of Arizona website and encourage others to do so and see the newest PSA regarding motorcycle awareness.
Like my friend Eugene says, “Ride slow, enjoy the scenery.” Jean
Join A.B.A.T.E. What Is ABATE? ABATE Of Arizona, Inc. is a non-profit motorcycle rights organization that is dedicated to freedom of the road for all motorcyclists. ABATE is a volunteer organization that fights discriminatory legislation aimed towards the motorcycling community. ABATE's position is that all motorcycle riders have the right to choose not only the machine that they ride, but also the riding gear that they choose to wear or not to wear, (i.e. leathers, gloves, boots and helmets.) ABATE promotes rider education for all motorcycle riders and motorcycle awareness for all automobile drivers. ABATE needs the support of all motorcyclists.
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along with an events section to inform you of *Do you like emission testing your motor- up-coming motorcycle runs and events. cycle? The Motorcycle Rights Organizations in *Do you like the choice to wear a helmet or Arizona are run by volunteers. Anyone that not? does volunteer gives their time freely to fight the fight. Please help us to pass on our ability *Do you like noise ordinances? to ride free. *Do you like the ability to modify your motorcycle?
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*Do you know that there are dollars available for motorcycle safety and awareness? Please help the Motorcycle Rights Organizations in Arizona to prevent our Governments from restricting our ability to ride free. With your help, we can eliminate the emission testing of motorcycles in Arizona, fight our National-level battles with the EPA and NHTSA, and effectively watchdog the Arizona Legislators who, on a yearly basis, have entertained the idea of introducing a mandatory helmet law in our state. You can help by joining in the fight. The cost is only Twenty-five Dollars a year. Although you are not under any obligation to volunteer your time, any time you choose to give to our cause is always appreciated. With your membership you not only help our cause, but you will receive our newsletter as well. "The MasterLink" contains local happenings and national motorcycling news
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERS A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2011 - 2012 Chairman..............................Eric Hampton East Valley………………….Rick “Animal” Henry High Country........................Billy Hensler Mohave……………………..Bill Baxter Phx / Shadow Mountain…...Eric Hampton Southern AZ.........................Sean Pinder Yavapai……………………..”Still Ray” Fitzgerald Quarterly Board meetings are held on the first Sunday in January, April, July and October at 1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure your Chapter has representation.
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2011 President………..............……Margie Ferrucci Vice President.....……………Vacant Secretary……………………Casey Yates Treasurer…………………….Matt Brown Asst. Treasurer........................Jess Method Membership…………………Ron Kool Run/Events………………….Margie Ferrucci Safety Coordinator………….Jean Cooper Sergeant-at-Arms……………Joe Ferrucci P.A.C………………………...Tim O’Reilly Communications…………….Casey Yates ABATE Products……………Ron Kool MasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org www.abateofaz.org and www.toobrokeforsturgis.com Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ 85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday of every month, 11:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunction with the quarterly BOD meeting.
East Valley Chapter c/o Jeff Gorall, PO Box 20433 Mesa AZ. 85277 Coordinator............................Joe Ferrucci Vice Coordinator...................Jack Batty Secretary................................Jess Method Treasurer................................Jess Method Membership...........................Rick Henry Run Coordinator....................Jack Batty Safety Coordinator.................Joe & Jim Silk Sgt. At Arms.......................... Robert Vasquez P.A.C......................................Jeff Gorall Communications....................Alex Gorall Merchandise........................... Whole Chapter
East Valley Chapter meetings are held the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00, At the Mesa Tri city Eagles Club. 2314 E. APACHE BLVD Tempe Az. 85281.
High Country Chapter 209A E. Juniper St. Payson AZ 85541 Coordinator............................Jim “Chicken Bone” Mazzone Vice Coordinator...................Billy Hensler Secretary................................Kristen Blakeslee Treasurer...............................Debbie Fickel Membership...........................Becca (Vine) Holyoak Run Coordinator....................Jonathan Lucero Safety Coordinator.................Steve Leonard Sgt. At Arms.........................Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak P.A.C.....................................Johnathan Lucero Communications....................Billy Hensler Merchandise..........................Kristen Blakeslee
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sat. at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928970-1134
Mohave Chapter 4195 Hwy 68 C-197 Golden Valley, AZ. 86413 Coordinator...........................Rodney Rich Vice Coordinator...................Tom Anderson Secretary................................Suzanne Anderson Treasurer................................Lani Jones Membership..........................Donald Russell Run Committee....................Vacant Safety Coordinator................Vacant Sgt. At Arms.........................Billy Baxter P.A.C.....................................Rodney Rich Merchandise..........................Trudy Rich Communications...................Vacant
Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month at noon at V.F.W. Post 2555, 6068 Supai Dr.(off N. Colorado) Golden Valley, Az. Call Rodney Rich at 928-757-9711 or e-mail At hot_rodrich@hotmail.com
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Jim Page Vice Coordinator....................Sandy Hassinger Secretary................................Connie Johnson Treasurer................................Carole O'Reilly Membership...........................Mikki Aaronson Run Coordinator....................Darin Yates Safety Coordinator.................Mike Falcone Sgt. At Arms..........................Victor Grady P.A.C......................................Tim O’Reilly Communications....................Casey Yates Merchandise...........................Vacant
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Jim Page at 602570-6839 or email jpage30@cox.net
~ THANK YOU ~ Leroy and Terri Knutson For creating and donating a custom 2’ x 3’ etched glass mirror to ABATE of Arizona for our upcoming 20th Annual TOO BROKE FOR STURGIS event.
Leroy and Terri winter here and spend the rest of the year at their farm in Grygla, MN. We appreciate their support and dedication to our cause.
Southern Arizona Chapter 1339 N. Golden Palomino Pl. Tucson, AZ 85715 Coordinator............................Ron Kool Vice Coordinator....................Jim DeYoung Secretary................................Rich Montgomery Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Ron Kool Run Coordinator....................Ken Lamb Safety Coordinator.................Jimmy Clark Sgt. At Arms.........................Jim Butsback P.A.C......................................Sean Pinder Communications....................Vacant Merchandise...........................Dawn Detelj
The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Ron Kool by phone at 520-2032323 or email koolron@hotmail.com
ADDRESS CHANGE The email address for submitting items to the Masterlink has changed. We have some bored little kid on the other side of the planet spamming the hell out of us. The new address for submitting pictures, run flyers, etc is now: TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org
Yavapai Chapter P.O. Box 3377 Prescott, AZ 86302 Coordinator............................ Rich Kocar Vice Coordinator....................David “Doc” Pratt Secretary................................ Linda “Gabby” Kocar Treasurer................................ Paul "Wizbang" Pendergast Membership........................... Patrica Fitzgerald Run Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegas and Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi Safety Coordinator..................Vacant Sgt. At Arms...........................JD Fillingim P.A.C...................................... Lynda Marie “Handi” Barnett Communications.................... Mike “Dawolf” Ruddell Merchandise...........................Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Rich Kocar 928-771-9293 or email grayghost17@cableone.net.
EDITOR’S NOTE: If any of the Officers are listed here incorrectly, please send corrections to: TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org I will be sure everything is accurate for the next Issue and on the web site.
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ABATE of Arizona Business Members AAA Always on Time Locks & Security Prescott Valley 928-775-5772
Famous Sam’s Payson 928-468-0407
Red Garter Bar & Grill Tucson 520-325-0483
The Butcher Hook Tonto Basin 928-479-2226
All Clene Carpet Cleaners Payson 928-468-1358
Gila County Chopper Strawberry 480-789-2933
Red Hot Threads Cave Creek 480-945-3458
The Drunken Lass Irish Pub Prescott 928-778-4211
Amon Builders Payson 928-474-0689
Gold King Mine & Ghost Town Jerome 928-634-0053
Renegade Classics Biker Outlet Tucson 520-647-9312
The Hog Pit Smoke House Tucson 520-722-4302
Bedmart Phoenix 623-878-0536
GraphicsGraphics Web Design & Development Phoenix 602-595-4740
Rim Liquor Payson 928-472-2200
The Jerome Tattoo Company Jerome 928-649-2143
Smoke This, Wear This Payson 928-474-3090
The Maverick Saloon Phoenix 602-943-5680
Spirit Room Jerome 928-634-8809
Walt’s Lock and Safe Phoenix 623-780-0490
Sportsman's Chalet Strawberry 928-476-2411
Wear This Smoke This Payson 928-474-3090
Sutures Embroidery Phoenix
Wild West Junction Williams 928-635-4512
Big John’s Garage Tucson 520-322-9933
Gurley Street Sports Pub Prescott 928-778-2491
Big Sky Motorcycles Tucson 520-886-7388
Gyro Tym Phoenix 480-497-6896
Biker’s Bay Tucson 520-745-4529
Hardtailz Biker Outlet Chino Valley 928-642-4562
Biker Babes and Beyond Prescott 928-778-7494
Jakes Corner Bar Payson 928-474-0679
Biker Information Guide Phoenix 602-843-8907 Bobby D’s Bar-B-Q Pit Jerome 480-703-0045
Joeta’s Leather Mesa 480-827-1868
Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys at Law 480-299-2093 Buchanan Construction, LLC 928-978-3291 Buffalo Bar & Grill Payson 928-474-3900
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PAC Report and Ranking Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The letter asks that the language of H.R. 904 and House Resolution 239 be included in the large Highway Bill that the committee will be drafting later this year. H.R. 904 is a bill that would prohibit future funding of mandatory motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints and H. Res. 239 supports the NHTSA lobby ban and asks the agency to focus on crash prevention rather than injury reduction when addressing motorcycle safety. Hello to all my Brothers and Sisters. One of the hottest issues throughout our Country today is a Federal House Bill (HR904). This piece of legislation, if passed would affect every motorcyclist and their passengers throughout the United States. Basically HR904 would prohibit future funding for “Motorcycle only roadside check points”. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Jeff Hennie, released a statement in support of HR904, during this year’s Bikers inside the Beltway event in Washington D.C. One of the top issues the attendees were lobbying for was asking their members of the US House of Representatives to sign onto a "dear colleague" letter sponsored by Wisconsin Representative James Sensenbrenner. The "dear colleague" being circulated by Sensenbrenner asks his fellow Members of Congress to sign onto a letter that will go to the Chairmen
Everyone, riders, passengers, their friends and family need to contact their U.S. House Representatives and ask for their support for HR904. Your phone calls and emails to your U.S. Rep’s will assist in passing this bill. May 5-8 I attended the NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) Convention held in Albuquerque, NM. Many issues affecting motorcyclists throughout the country were discussed including HR904. I attended a session whose guest speaker was Mitch Proner. Mitch, an AIM attorney spoke about a case he had just won in Washington State. The case involves Anti-Profiling of Motorcyclists. The Confederation of Clubs, US Defenders and ABATE of Washington State are seeking support for legislation that would condemn and prevent the widespread law enforcement practice of motorcycle profiling. Requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy
preventing and condemning motorcycling profiling, would reinforce the State Supreme Court’s rejection of discrimination and pre-textual traffic stops reaffirming our right to privacy as outlined in Article 1 Section 7 of the Washington State Constitution. After a long legal battle the case was won and a monetary judgment award against Washington State Police of $90,000.00 for numerous rights violations against the bikers involved. I want to congratulate “Double D” David Devereaux from Outsiders MC and member of ABATE of Washington in his diligence in the passage of Washington State (SB5242) which was signed into law 4-13-11 by Gov. Chris Gregoire. This is an example of what can be accomplished when all MRO’s, U.S Defender programs, and the Confederation of Clubs unite for the passage of such important legislation. Washington State SB5242 was won on the state level, but we all need to join together to get U.S. HR904 passed on a federal level so motorcycle MRO’s of each state do not have to fight separate battles on illegal Motorcycle profiling stops, (Motorcycle only roadside check points). Until next month, Ride Safe and Ride Smart Tim O’Reilly ABATE of Arizona State PAC Coordinator
News from the MRF 11NR15 - MRF News Release Motorcycle Fatalities Drop in 2010
"Furthermore most helmet law States do not require a DOT helmet."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 April 2011
The MRF will publish the full report when it is available.
Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs
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Motorcycle Fatalities Drop in 2010 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been informed of a report that will be released at midnight April 19th by the Governors' Highway Safety Association. The report takes a close look at preliminary highway fatality data for the States. The report which examines data for the first three quarters of 2010 shows motorcyclists fatalities dropped two percent. A similar report released last year had motorcyclists deaths down ten percent. It is not known what the fourth quarter will bring but the first two had significant drops and the third had a slight increase. The same report also indicated that overall use of DOT helmet use had risen by thirteen percent. On a call with journalists, MRF Vice President of Government Relations said "if you want to increase DOT helmet use, abolish mandatory helmet law, forcing helmets onto motorcyclists against their will pushes them to purchase the lightest, smallest helmet that can be found and are often times not DOT compliant."
11NR17 - MRF News Release Sensenbrenner Resolution and BITB FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 April 2011 Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Sensenbrenner Resolution The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that US Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) will be introducing a House Resolution supporting the law that prohibits the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from lobbying the States for legislation. The resolution also urges NHTSA to make motorcycle crash prevention their number one priority when they address motorcycle safety. Sensenbrenner said, "Despite significant opposition from Congress, NHTSA continues its attempts to mandate universal one-size-fits-all motorcycle helmet laws. NHTSA believes that the first step in saving a motorcyclist's life in the event of a crash is to mandate helmet use. The fact is, that preventing a crash from occurring
through rider education, training and proper licensing are the best methods to increase motorcyclists' safety. I agree that wearing a helmet can protect a motorcycle rider, but helmets do not prevent crashes." Please contact your Member of the US House and ask them to cosponsor the Sensenbrenner Resolution. The resolution is without a bill number for now and officially drops May 2nd, 2011. You can reach the Capitol switchboard at 202224-3121. ============================ 11NR18 - MRF News Release - Bikers Inside the Beltway 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 May 2011 Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Bikers Inside the Beltway 2011 Thursday, May 12th, 2011 was the 3rd Annual Michael "Boz" Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway event in Washington, DC. The event is a national lobby day, sponsored by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, for motorcyclists to come to Capitol Hill to meet with their elected officials and brief them on all issues affecting motorcyclists at the federal level.
This year's event drew hundreds of motorcyclists from 20 States and met with almost 250 elected officials. Some folks rode in from as far away as Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. One of the top issues the attendees were lobbying for was asking their members of the US House of Representatives to sign onto a "dear colleague" letter sponsored by Wisconsin Representative James
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Calendar - Courtesy of Kirk & Lady Jewells at Phoenixbikers.com June 2011 JUNE 1 {Wed} - PHOENIX, AZ*Top Shelf and Crusaders for the Children Bike Night!! Event time: 7-9PM Event Location: Top Shelf Mexican Cantina, 3301 West Greenway Rd. Phx, AZ 85058 Description: Join the Crusaders for the Children the 1st Wednesday of each Month for Bike Night. Food & Drink Specials, Music, 50/50, and more. JUNE 2 {THURS} - SIERRA VISTA, AZ* BIG BAD BIKE NIGHT AT RENDEZVOUS – Event time: 6PM Event Location: Rendezvous Nightclub (520-4582902) info@svrendezvous.com. Description: Presented by Harley Davidson of Sierra Vista. All riders and colors are welcome to Rendezvous' Big Bad Bike Night on the 1st Thursday of every month! We block off the parking lot for you to show off your bike and we have 2 for 1 drink specials and giveaways all night long. The best bike night in Southern Arizona only at Rendezvous! 6:00 pm at Rendezvous Nightclub (520-458-2902) info@svrendezvous.com. JUNE 2 {{THUR} – TUCSON, AZ* ALR Post 36 Bike Night Event Description: Presented by ALR Post 36. Benefits American Legion Riders Post 36 Soldiers Fund. Come out and join us for a fun new East side Bike Night.
$2.25 Domestic Long necks; $2.50 Domestic Pints; Bike Night Food Special $5.00 per plate (menu varies). Vendors and 50/50. Located at Beer Belly's Pub (the old hide-out East side). North side of 22nd St. behind the 22nd St. Thrift Store. East on 22nd St., 2nd North turnout after Pantano. 5:30pm. Beer Belly's Pub, Sherwood Village Dr. in Tucson, AZ. FMI: Lyle11128@yahoo.com June 4 {SAT} - SIERRA VISTA, AZ* SIERRA VISTA H-D Hosts CAR SHOW & SUMMER KICKOFF OPEN HOUSE – Event Description: Hosted by Sierra Vista HD. Bike Wash by the Harley girls, raffle prizes, music, food and more! 10am to 5pm Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson Shop 176 West Fry Boulevard Sierra Vista AZ 85635 Phone: (520) 458-9500 Fax: (520) 4589515. JUNE 8 {WED} – TUCSON, AZ* Los Vatos MC & Buffalo Wild Wings CoHosts Hot Wednesday Biker Night Event Time: 6pm – 11pm Event Location:1390 W. Irvington Rd. Tucson, AZ. Description: Presented by Los Vatos MC. Bike Night 2nd Wednesday of every month starting at 6pm. Live Music, Vendors, Food and Drink Specials, Door Prizes. Any Money made Benefits various Tucson
charities. For more information Please contact Jim Maldonado to confirm at 520-235-0690 June 10th & 11Th {Fri & Sat} TOMBSTONE, AZ* SALUTE TO BUFFALO SOLDIERS. Event Description: A weekend of fun, food, history, Allen street shootout skits. Parade of the Buffalo Soldiers, veterans, mounted groups, and period costumes. Bring the family; RV camp grounds. Mine tours, Bus tours to the Buffalo Soldier Museum at Ft Huachuca. For More information visit website at www.buffalosoldiersaz.com June 11Th {Sat} - TUCSON, AZ* HUNS MC HOSTS HEATSTROKE DRAGS Details: The Huns of the Southwest presents the 8th Annual Heatstroke Drag Races to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The event will be held at Southwestern International Raceway located at 12000 So. Houghton Rd., Tucson. Gates Open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 each with kids under 10 years old free. Categories will include electronic, non-electronic, and jet powered race cars, and of course motorcycles. There will be live entertainment, food and vendors. Bring the whole family and help benefit the American Diabetes Association. June 11Th {Sat} - PHOENIX,
AZ* Do it in the DARK Details: The Sober Riders MC Sidewinder Crew and the Lost Dutchman MC - Mesa are hosting another "Do It In the Dark" Poker run. We ride at night to avoid heat stroke. Poker run, vendors, raffles, lots of fun. Starts at the Steel Horse in Phx and ends up at the Lost Dutchman MC Mesa Clubhouse. Hope to see you there. Thx. JUNE 12 {SUN} - SCOTTSDALE, AZ* Every 2nd Sunday BIKE BLESSING AT THE GARDEN CHURCH – Event Time: Service starts at 10AM Event Location: 8th Street & McDonald in Scottsdale, AZ. Description: Senior Pastor Gene James and Motorcycle Minister Rick Black conduct a “Bike Blessing” after service (service starts at 10:00 am) every 2nd second Sunday of the month. You’ll receive a decal and patch; then ride off in our gorgeous weather on a random ride, then a bite to eat and fellowship at a restaurant chosen by the group. The Garden Church located at 86th Street and McDonald. For more info: santaeglide@yahoo.com. June 13 {Mon} - PHOENIX, AZ* The 8th Annual Camp Courage Burn Camp ride Event Description: The 8th Annual Camp Courage Burn Camp Ride is hosted by Wind & Fire
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Calendar - Courtesy of Kirk & Lady Jewells at Phoenixbikers.com Motorcycle club to raise money for children ages 5 to 17 who are all victims of fire. For more information please visit http://www.windandfirephoenix.co m/ June 16 {THUR} –TUCSON, AZ* Branding Iron North presents Bike Nite Event Description: Join us every 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm. Special attractions will be best bike burnout contest, and a hot legs contest with 1st, 2nd and
3rd place cash prizes for both events. $2.00 Domestic Beer. Also free door prizes: Detail and oil change from Knuckleheads detail. Prizes also by Heavy Metal Designz. everyone welcome. 6pm. Branding Iron North, 2660 W. Ruthrauff in Tucson, AZ (520) 888-9452 June 17-18 {Fri – Sat} – ST. JOHNS, AZ* MMA-RUN WITH THE WOLF MOTORCYCLE RALLY Event Location: St. John’s Fair Grounds Event
Description: Come join MMA for one of the best Summer Runs. Activities include a Bead Run, Bike Show, Bike Games, Bike Parade through Town, Music & Dancing, and Belly Dancing Entertainment. On0site Registration: $25 single / $35 Double (Cost includes all games, bead run, and entrance to dance. Camping, RV Camping, & on-site showers. Run Pins & T-shirts Available. A Portion of Proceeds to benefit local food banks. For more information please contact
Chris 928-245-3195 or Wild Bill 928-245-8888 June 25Th {Sat} - GLENDALE, AZ*SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY Details: Spartan Riders MC Glendale- Summer Kickoff Party. 6002 West Maryland Ave, Glendale AZ.. Starts at 5pm . $5pp * bikini bike wash, jello wrestling, Food, Beverages, and good time! For more details contact Tex (email: spartan @ spartanridersmc.com) or visit Website: www.spartanridersmc.com
2nd Qtr BOD Minutes (continued) decides to press further charges later, the attorney pleads "double Jeopardy" in those cases and the additional charges must be dropped. Before we complain get the police report. Ron Kool reported on the MC Rights letter, stats and no charge accidents. Matt Brown has a letter prepared to attach to the petition, which could vary on municipalities. Ross urged survivors to contact an attorney. Darla asked if accident reports can be done on location, or only at a fatality? Eric Hampton delivered the proclamation from Safety Officer Jean Cooper, that Governor Jan Brewer proclaimed May as Bike Awareness Month. New Business: At Yavapai chapter's February meeting, they petitioned to have Joyce Rutherford removed as BOD member. See ByLaws 3.07(b)(2)- removal by recall. Is there a misinterpretation of the bylaws? Is it 25% of ALL ABATE members or 25% of the chapter members? This could be compared to a recall or election of senators in Arizona by New York residents. Billy stated we need proper paperwork for ballot. Still Ray stated that Ross commented at the February Yavapai chapter meeting that Joyce didn't want the BOD position anyway and that the chapter had done everything right. Mohave no comment. Eric Hampton brought in all of the last year's Masterlink issues and pointed out that there is no mention in any State
Minutes, BOD minutes or chapter reports that Yavapai Chapter was going to fold, before being rescued. Ross stated that general membership means the entire membership of Arizona, statewide. The whole state voted for the BOD members. The question was asked if it was ever a chapter decision. Still Ray thought it was 25% of a chapter's membership. Southern AZ chapter - Sean Pinder stated the problem with voting for other chapters' BOD reps is there is no opposition to elect/remove a chapter. The wording in the Bylaws for the removal of a State Officer are very precise and clear. The wording for the removal of a BOD member is not so clear. ABATE bylaws are open for interpretation. Is it 25% of general membership statewide or 25% of each chapter? Ross Rutherford - general membership notified by chapter can be interpreted now but needs to be done in the bylaws. Bill Baxter stated that he believed that it was the general membership of all of ABATE needed on a petition to remove Joyce Rutherford as Yavapai BOD. Joel each chapter submits who they want on the board. The whole organization votes on the BOD. Should the candidate of each chapter should be voted on a chapter level? Eric stated that he brought the issue to his chapter and asked for their interpretation. The vote was 27-4 that it should be interpreted to mean that the chapter is referred to in this instance.
Linda 'Gabby' Kocar submitted a letter to the BOD via proxy about issues she dealt with while Secretary for Yavapai Chapter. Ross - ABATE President and former Yavapai Chapter Coordinator, "this is a bunch of BS - (in reference to the letter) inappropriate, and signed by old members - chapter not respecting person "Who they elected." Darla - Not comfortable voting on every other chapters' BOD rep, only her own chapter. Ron - How should bylaws be interpreted? Joyce and Ross were elected by Yavapai Chapter in 2003. Sean - Polled his chapter for clarity. Sticky point - verbiage on bylaws of the general membership of each chapter. Statewide. Has latitude for interpretation. How should it be interpreted? Because we are doing it the wrong way.
necessary for next BOD election. Ross & Joyce left the meeting. Sean to Eric - future petitions should be 25% of chapters. Changes to the ByLaws will appear on the ballot at the General Membership meeting in November and will be published in the Masterlink. When preparing the ballot for Bylaws revisions - list old verbiage and list new verbiage as should be now. Revisions to ByLaws text tabled and to be worked on via email before being sent for entry on the ballot. Joel Rosen (JR) and Clancy Jayne (PhxSmtn chapter) presently looking for property that we can purchase instead of renting The Mormon Lake Lodge. JR (TBFS Committee) - Inquire about property with tax liens 100+acres or more. Property at the I-40 corridor is being considered for a location. This to be discussed at TBFS meeting.
Doc - Vote on the issue. Motion - to clarify bylaws on removal of a BOD member to be interpreted as 25% of the chapter they represent or 25% of the state? Yavapai chapter was not given a vote since their seat was in dispute. Rick Henry - chapter; Bill Hensler - state; Bill Baxter - state; Sean - Chapter; Chair held tie-breaking vote: Eric - chapter Petition for removal of Yavapai Chapter BOD Member upheld. Ballot revisions
The BOD meeting normally held at TBFS will instead be held July 10, 2011 1pm. Jean Cooper was ratified as Motorcycle Awareness Program Director Vote to approve was unanimous. Ross had proposed an agenda item changing ByLaw 3.04(b) to include chapter officers. After discussion, Sean made a motion that the wording should remain as
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News from the MRF (continued) Sensenbrenner. The "dear colleague" being circulated by Sensenbrenner asks his fellow Members of Congress to sign onto a letter that will go to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The letter asks that the language of H.R. 904 and House Resolution 239 be included in the large Highway Bill that the committee will be drafting later this year. H.R. 904 is a bill that would prohibit future funding of mandatory
motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints and H. Res. 239 supports the NHTSA lobby ban and asks the agency to focus on crash prevention rather than injury reduction when addressing motorcycle safety. During the Congressional Panel portion of the day, the group of riders gathered in a Ways and Means Committee room to hear from a select group of Members of Congress. Addressing the group was Congressman Burgess, the Motorcycle
safety caucus co-chair, Mr. Walberg, an avid rider from Michigan, Mr Pallone, a strong supporter of motorcyclists and a 13 term congressman from New Jersey. Wrapping up the day was Congresswoman Michelle Bachman, a presidential hopeful in 2012 and an outstanding advocate for motorcyclists. Thanks to all of these Members of Congress for helping make the day even better.
Another highlight of the day was the news that Congressmen Reid Ribble (RWI) was added to the powerful House Transportation Committee. Congressman Ribble is an avid rider, so he will be a strong advocate and a real asset to the motorcycle community. We look forward to continuing to work with Congressmen Ribble in his new role. Thanks to all who attended and to those who helped support those who attended. This year was a tremendous success.
News From the Net PRESS RELEASE David “Lockdown” Rich Public Relations Trustee, ABATE of Florida, Inc. 386.490.4821 FAX: 396.490.4482 statepr@abateflorida.com Motorcyclist’s Killer to Be Sentenced, a Year and a Half Later Seminole County, FL, May 18, 2011 – Over a year and a half ago, Ruth Perez was allegedly driving under the influence when she slammed into three vehicles killing “Diamond” Dave Mackish in the process. She was arrested and charged with DUI with Serious Bodily Injury, DUI and Causing Damage or Injury, and DUI Manslaughter. After numerous hearings at the Seminole County Courthouse since the September 2009 fatal crash, Ruth Perez has finally entered a plea of GUILTY to all charges. Judge Donna Mackintosh allowed Perez to remain free on bond until the June 17, 2011 sentencing, however, she specifically required that Perez cannot possess or consume any alcohol, and cannot operate a motor vehicle. Judge Mackintosh also made the June 17, 2011 sentencing mandatory for Perez to attend, possibly since Perez had missed many of the previous hearings. According to those in the courtroom during the May 16th hearing, Perez is subject to being sentenced between four and twenty-one years. ABATE of Florida, Inc. is asking that motorcyclists show support by attending the upcoming sentencing on June 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Seminole County’s Justice Building’s Courtroom 5C. ABATE of Florida’s Brevard County Chapter will be attending this hearing; contact the Brevard County Chapter Secretary Jonell Pope at 321-698-5077 for more informtion. ========================== reprinted from thenewspaper.com Obama Administration Wants Per-Mile Tax and Freeway Tolls Monday, May 02, 2011 The White House last week began quietly circulating a legislative proposal for transportation reauthorization that included provisions to add toll booths to existing freeways and impose a tax for every mile driven. The "Transportation Opportunities Act" for the first time floats Obama administration backing for the concept of an added charge on drivers for the use of roads throughout the country, including on existing, untolled freeways in major metropolitan areas. "This section [2217] amends existing law to include two new
options that provide more flexibility to finance new construction or capacity, and manage congestion, through the imposition of tolls," states the proposal's official summary. "
=========================== reprinted from www.bikernews.org Windham teen driver accused of deliberately hitting motorcyclist
The first option focuses on metropolitan congestion reduction and permits state and local governments to impose tolls on existing interstate and non-interstate facilities for the purposes of improving or reducing congestion in metropolitan areas with populations over one million people. Under this option, tolls may be imposed on specific lanes, whole facilities, or a network of facilities within the metropolitan area." The plan would require that commuters be charged higher rates during peak morning and evening periods and that the revenue generated be used for capital improvement projects near the toll facility.
Cody Eller of 123 Lowell Road in Windham was arraigned in Derry District Court Friday morning on a felony charge of second-degree assault and a misdemeanor charge of vehicular assault.
A second "interstate system improvement" plan would allow tolling in smaller areas so long as the project included new capacity. Electronic transponders would be required for toll collection on the new lanes.
Police said Eller was driving south on Windham Road in Pelham around 4:30 a.m. Friday when he noticed a motorcyclist trying to pass him on the left, according to a police affidavit filed at Salem District Court.
The changes are significant, as existing federal law limits tolling of interstates to a specific number of pilot projects. The proposal is also a reversal of sorts for an administration that early on backed away from the concept of a nationwide per-mile toll floated in February 2009 by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "I can weigh in on it and say that it is not and will not be the policy of the Obama administration," then-Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said at the time. That would change as the draft White House plan would set up a six-year project to address the technological challenges to establishing a system to track drivers for the purpose of imposing a tax for each mile driven. "
William Hawksley, 45, of Brentwood, was identified by police as the driver of the Kawasaki ZX1400 motorcycle. Both were nearing the intersection of Tallant Road, according to the affidavit.
This section [2218] would establish a Surface Transportation Revenue Alternatives Office within the Federal Highway Administration," the section-bysection analysis states. "The office would analyze the feasibility of implementing a national mileage-based user fee system that would convey prices to users to reflect system use and other travel externalities and serve as a funding source for surface transportation programs." The purported reason for including the per-mile taxing system is the potential for increased use of electric vehicles. The administration has poured billions in gas tax dollars to subsidize the companies that manufacture these electric vehicles as well as the end users who buy them. A "public awareness communications plan" would be implemented to sell the plan, which may be difficult. In the UK, an official petition against the idea of a permile tax gathered 1.8 million signatures on the prime minister's website.
PELHAM, N.H. - “I wasn’t going to let him pass me.” That’s what police say a Windham teen told officers at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in Pelham early Friday morning, where the 18-year-old is said to have intentionally crashed his car into a motorcyclist, causing serious injuries.
As Hawksley attempted to pass Eller’s Ford Fusion, Eller allegedly crossed into the northbound lane, nearly forcing the motorcycle off the road, said Pelham police prosecutor Dennis Mannion Friday morning. Eller’s car then allegedly struck Hawksley on the right side, fracturing Hawksley’s leg in several places, said Mannion. Hawksley was taken to Parkland Medical Center in Derry where he awaited surgery Friday, he said. Mannion said Eller told an officer at the scene that he intentionally steered his car toward Hawksley to prevent him from passing. “Yes, he was passing me illegally,” Eller said, according to the affidavit.
Before Friday, Mannion said Eller had no criminal record and only a single speeding ticket from 2010. “We felt that the incident that took place this morning was serious enough that if he was released he would be a danger to public safety,” said Mannion. Judge Kristin Spath chose not to grant Mannion’s request that the teen be barred from driving if released on bail. “I’m hesitant at this point to adopt the state’s recommendation with respect to your not driving,” Spath told Eller during his arraignment. “Mostly, it’s in the hopes that you can be out looking for a job.” Eller told the court he had recently lost his job and that he had been looking for work but had no luck. If Eller makes bail and commits another driving violation, Spath said his bail could be revoked. He is scheduled to appear in Salem District Court for a probable cause hearing May 23. =========================== reprinted from www.bikernews.org Motorcycle Helmet Law Could Change in DE Since 1978, Delaware law has required motorcyclists to have a helmet in their possession while driving or riding on a motorcycle. That could change though. House Bill 95 which is before lawmakers in Dover would eliminate the 33-year-old law that bikers carry a helmet while riding on or driving a motorcycle. State Representative Michael Mulrooney is sponsoring the legislation. He says it just doesn’t make sense to carry the helmet on your bike because unless it’s on your head it serves no purpose. The group, American Bikers Aiming Towards Education of Delaware (ABATE), agrees with Representative Mulrooney and supports the new legislation.
Pelham police Lt. Gary Fisher said Friday that investigators believe Hawksley was in a legal passing zone at the time of the crash.
reprinted from www.bikernews.org
Mannion called the incident an extreme case of road rage.
Preventing Crashes: May is Motorcylce Awareness Month
“Obviously, that are acts of road rage from time to time, but this is the most serious I’ve seen in my career,” said Mannion. He has been in law enforcement for 16 years.
Superior, WI (Northland's NewsCenter) -May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Wisconsin and earlier in the week, we talked about safety gear a biker can wear to minimize injury in a crash.
Mannion asked a Derry District Court judge Friday morning to set Eller’s bail at $5,000 cash, which was upheld.
A lot of crashes, though, could be avoided if car drivers kept a better eye out for bikes.
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News From the Net Dave Anderson visited a motorcycle rally today geared towards spreading that message.
where there are different instructors going into schools talking to kids taking driver training classes and that kind of thing."
Sunday's cold weather made this Triumph chopper just a little hard to start.
"People will see us out here and people will know to look twice to save a life and look for the bikes and keep an eye out to see you coming and everything."
"It's pretty cold out but we fist fight through it all to be on the road and everything." The road these bikers are on is Tower Avenue in Superior. Instead of revving motors and rapping pipes, they're waving signs to remind car drivers to watch for cycles. "We want to make sure people driving cars are aware that bikes are back out on the road and take a second look." That's the gist of the chilly rally; look twice and check your car's blind spot in case a motorcyclist is obscured there. Attendees included motorcycle clubs, riding associations and members of ABATE, a biker's advocate group. The various groups' message is spread through more than just some symbolic sign waving. "There's also a share the road program
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation states that crashes have annually killed about 100 motorcyclists and injured another 2,500. The D.O.T. thinks most of the deaths and injuries could be prevented if all motorists share the road. =========================== NHTSA Updates Motorcyclists' Helmet Rule The new certification label will bear the manufacturer's name and helmet model and the words "DOT FMVSS No. 218 Certified." May 14, 2011 Motorcyclists' helmets are about to change. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a final rule on May 13 that took effect immediately and is meant to decrease the use of "novelty" helmets while making it
more difficult to sell helmets with markings that resemble the current "DOT" label showing compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, the motorcycle helmet safety standard issued in 1973. NHTSA says 5.2 million helmets are sold annually. Its text says 54 percent of motorcyclists in 2010 wore a FMVSS No. 218-compliant helmet, 14 percent wore novelty helmets, and 32 percent did not wear a helmet. "These figures represent a significant reduction in FMVSS No. 218compliant helmet use compared to 2009, when the comparable figures were 67 percent, 9 percent and 24 percent," according to the agency. "This reduction in FMVSS No. 218-compliant helmet use is especially significant in the jurisdictions (20 States and the District of Columbia) with universal helmet use laws where the use of compliant helmets dropped from 86 percent in 2009 to 76 percent in 2010 and the use of novelty helmets increased from 11 percent in 2009 to 22 percent in 2010. This 11 percentage point increase in novelty helmet use in jurisdictions with universal helmet use laws between 2009 and 2010 is evidence of the difficulty encountered by law enforcement officials in enforcing helmet use laws." The standard was revised because
NHTSA became concerned when injuries and fatalities among motorcyclists increased for 11 consecutive years, until the current recession halted that streak. Deaths more than doubled, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, from 2,116 deaths in 1997 to 5,290 deaths in 2008, and the age group with the largest increase in fatalities (from 760 in 1998 to 2,687 in 2008) was motorcyclists ages 40 and older. FMVSS No. 218 includes energy attenuation, penetration resistance, chin strap structural integrity, and labeling requirements for on-road motorcycle helmets. According to NHTSA research published in 2004, wearing a helmet certified as conforming to FMVSS No. 218 reduces the risk of dying in a motorcycle crash by 37 percent. NHTSA says its tests of novelty helmets found that they failed all or almost all of the safety performance requirements in the standard. The new certification label will bear the manufacturer's name and helmet model and the words "DOT FMVSS No. 218 Certified." If 10 percent of the motorcyclists now wearing novelty helmets switch to compliant ones, the new rule could save 75 lives, NHTSA says.
2nd Qtr BOD Minutes (continued) is. Vote was unanimous to keep verbiage as is.
list to BOD only. Bill - OK. Eric to handle.
Regarding the Chair voting rights - PhxSMtn won't have a voice in the boardroom unless the chair gets a vote. A motion was made that the BOD Chair should have a vote. Motion to Accept. 1st - Sean 2nd - Still Ray - vote unanimous. With six chapters, a vote of 4-2 will be necessary to pass an agenda item. Without majority it won't pass.
Eric submitted a draft letter/survey that is intended to be given to state legislators to evaluate their opinion of the motorcycle lobby and identify new contacts for motorcycle legislation. The letter would be delivered by Carole, Designated Lobbyist. It was agreed that the letter should be acted upon but to remove the question to legislators asking them whether they had ever ridden a motorcycle.
An agenda item regarding the BOD mailing list was brought up next. It was suggested that only BOD members be on that list and not the President or Lobbyist. The BOD could discuss ideas on the list but may not vote via the mailing list. Joel - CEO included? Still Ray asked for input. Entertain motion - BOD mailing
It was suggested that the legislators receive a copy of the Masterlink as well, but it was decided that what we view as mainstream, could be misconstrued as offensive and we do not want offend.
Sean proposed that ABATE should incorporate a 501(c)4 corporation solely dedicated to education and awareness. Donations to a 501(c)4 are tax deductible. Questioner from Sean. Thompson Law Group has checked with the state with incorporated ideas. MRO - will do, MMA from Confederation free other than paying $1900 for any attorney. Rick Information to BOD to put monies for this issue. C3 cannot be money. Check rules and Regulation status. Treasury should be by each chapter to make a contribution, for more information see Sean. We need a business plan to make an educated decision. Sean - revenues from State OK? Accepting grants for MRO.
to compare to the previous year's officer budgets to see if there are any red flags that need to be addressed. Sean asked Joel for such a report and Joel stated that all the information was in the treasury report every month and the reports that Sean requested could be compiled from them by anyone who wanted to put them together. Sean - presentation of a better decision. TABLED Expense & Budget - TABLED Open Discussion - none Next BOD meeting 7/10/2011 @1 pm. Bill Baxter made the motion to end this meeting. - Unanimous.
Sean suggested the creation of an expense policy for state officers. We should have a treasury report at the end of each year
State Communications Report Education (Don’t laugh, even though it is on the front page …)
Council www.azgohs.gov
MRO - Motorcycle Riders Organization I.e. ABATE is a MRO
NTSB - National Transportation Safety Board www.ntsb.gov
CAGES - Any vehicle with 4 or more tires MDATD - Motorcycle Day at the Dome
AIM/NCOM - Aid to Injured Motorcyclists-National Coalition of Motorcyclists www.aimncom.com
MRF - Motorcycle Riders Foundation www.mrf.org AMA - American Motorcycle Association americanmotorcycyclists.com
Until next time, Casey Yates ABATE State Secretary
Hello! Let me introduce myself I am Casey and I am the State Secretary, and since I am…Can you believe that they are even letting me write an article for the paper? I thought that for my first article I would address the subject of abbreviations that are “common” but you may not know what they stand for or how to get a
hold of them. I figured if I didn’t know what they meant I bet there are many others who don’t as well. So let me share my information with you. Here’s a little cheat sheet: ABATE - A merican Brotherhood Aimed Towards
MMA - Modified Motorcycle Association www.mma.az.org
ABATE State Communication Officer
MSF - Motorcycle Safety Foundation www.msf-usa.org
ABATE Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter Communications officer.
ACMC - Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs www.acmc.com
LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES!!!!
AzMCSC - Arizona Motorcycle Safety
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The ABATE Membership Contest The Membership Contest ended November 30.
Next year’s contest will begin on January 1, 2011
First place went to Bob Welton who won a life membership valued at $350. Second place was Donald K. Russel who won a one year membership extension.
Ron Kool Tucson AZ 85712 Cell 520-203-2323 ABATE of Arizona, State Membership Officer
Third place was Don Johnson who won a t-shirt.
Hamstertime Good Morning America ! Since 1905 an old cannon has stood as a silent guardian over the sacred ground of the graves of Spanish American War Veterans in my local cemetery. I've passed it at least a thousand times while visiting friends or loved ones buried there in the cemetery but never really gave the old gun a lot of thought. Then about a month ago ,I found myself really looking at this massive old cannon for what felt like the first time and I was drawn to it. I guess to a lot of people ,myself included, it would just look like any old cannon but the closer I examined this amazing piece of American history the more impressed I was . I found a bunch of markings around the front of the barrel that started telling a story about what a historic weapon I was staring at. This was just no ordinary cannon, this was a genuine Rodman Gun. Number 30 of that series. Re-
Made at the West Point Foundry in New York in 1885. It originally came from Fort McHenry in Baltimore so it is actually far older than that . It has a bore of 9 inches and the rifling down the barrel is incredible. When you realize the age of the cannon and really look at the exacting quality of the workmanship, you get a genuine appreciation of the craftsmanship that went into producing the weapon.The cannon is almost 12 feet long and weighs 9500 lbs. When you stand next to it you instantly notice the great mass of the weapon and you can almost feel the history that it has been witness to. OK, for all of you non military types and other non gun persons, liberal types reading this , the bore is the diameter of the hole at the end of the barrel. The barrel is the long thing on a gun that the bullets comes out of. Please... never look down a barrel of
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Hamstertime (continued) any gun. I don't have the time to explain why so you'll just have to take my word for it. Then I noticed something along the sides and top of the gun that has bothered me since the first time I noticed it and felt ashamed. This old war relic had been defaced, people had carved their names into it and scribbled graffiti all over it. Why people do some of the dumb shit they do sometimes is beyond me but to do something so disgusting to a war relic in a veteran's cemetery is disgraceful. Something needed to be done and I have just the friends to make this happen. My friends hail from every walk of life and every once in a while, you need to call in a favor. So I called my friend Eddie Edwards. Eddie in one of the local councilman from my hometown who also happens to be a fellow Harley rider and a hell of a nice guy! Ed is a person that would make a hell of a congressman or Governor because he cares about his hometown as much as I do. Ed was willing to listen to my ideas and more importantly, act on them ! When I mentioned it to our town's mayor, Doug Hendricks he also agreed we need to do something about it...and do something, we shall!!! I expressed my heartfelt concern about that old cannon and came up with a proposal to get the cannon back in shape. Ed invited me to come down to a council meeting and share my vision with the rest of the city council. First I
had to draw up a proposal for the cemetery board but in all fairness to them, they were on board from the first day. These folks care about their cemetery and as long as I was willing to treat this project with the respect and dignity it deserved, they were more than willing to give the project their blessing. Now for the record, I know squat about restoring old cannons, writing proposals, installing dusk to dawn lights or making and installing plaques and landscaping. What I do know how to do is get people interested in passing down a little history and getting people The meeting is this coming Wednesday but I'll let you know how the whole thing plays out in a future issue. So what does this have to do with Bikers? Why is this something we would care about? Because as I said in my last column" Bikers Care" if the cause is righteous, the Biker community will get behind it 100% and when it comes to restoring an old war relic in a veteran's cemetery, we owe it to those brave men buried there. I'm hoping to have the entire project wrapped up in time to be rededicated Veteran's Day, November 11, 2011. I'll keep you up on our progress. If you ever find yourself around the Greendale Indiana area, stop by and take a look at a real piece of American history. Peace,,, Hamster
House Roster Name Andy Tobin Majority Leader Karen Fann Tom Chabin Albert Hale Doris Goodale Nancy McLain Judy Burges Jack W. Harper Chester Crandell Brenda Barton Amanda A. Reeve Carl Seel Heather Carter David Burnell Smith Michelle Ugenti John Kavanagh Rick Gray Debbie Lesko Majority Whip Jim Weiers Kimberly Yee Eric Meyer Kate Brophy McGee Steve B. Montenegro Speaker Pro Tempore Jerry Weiers Anna Tovar Richard Miranda Debbie McCune Davis Chad Campbell Minority Leader Lela Alston Katie Hobbs Ruben Gallego Catherine H. Miranda P. Ben Arredondo Eddie Ableser Cecil P. Ash Steve Court Kirk D. Adams Speaker of the House Justin Olson Jeff Dial Bob Robson Tom Forese Javan "J.D." Mesnard Eddie Farnsworth Steve Urie John Fillmore Frank Pratt Russ Jones Lynne Pancrazi David W. Stevens Peggy Judd Terri Proud Vic Williams Sally Ann Gonzales Macario Saldate IV Bruce Wheeler Steve Farley Assistant Minority Leader Matt Heinz Minority Whip Daniel Patterson Ted Vogt David M. Gowan Sr.
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Senate Roster Name Paula Aboud Minority Whip Sylvia Allen President Pro Tempore Frank Antenori Nancy Barto Andy Biggs Scott Bundgaard Majority Leader Olivia Cajero Bedford Rich Crandall Adam Driggs Steve Gallardo Ron Gould Linda Gray Gail Griffin Jack Jackson Jr. Lori Klein Leah Landrum Taylor Assistant Minority Leader Linda Lopez John McComish Al Melvin Robert Meza Rick Murphy John Nelson Russell Pearce President Steve Pierce Majority Whip Michele Reagan David Schapira Minority Leader Don Shooter Kyrsten Sinema Steve Smith Steve Yarbrough
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MASTERLINK JUNE 2011 ATTENTION - ALL RIDERS: =======================
It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still be discriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with you at all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "No Motorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked to leave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because of your riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out this form in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidence of this type of discrimination. Documentation of Discrimination DATE: ______________
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NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT: __________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE (with area code): __________________________________ BUSINESS - FULL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ NAME / POSITION OF PERSON ENFORCING POLICY: ________________ ________________________________________________________ WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION (use back if needed): _____ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ YOUR NAME (please print): ______________________________________ YOUR PHONE (with area code): __________________________________ YOUR SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ *** INCLUDE ANY PICTURES OF DISCRIMINATING SIGNS POSTED *** Mail To: Ray Fitzgerald 1634 West Pine Cone Way Prescott, Arizona 86303
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Special BOD Meeting Minutes Teleconference to Ratify Positions Thursday April 28, 2011 7pm Present: Stillray Fitzgerald, Eric Hampton, Margie Ferrucci, Sean Pinder, Bill Hensler, Rick Henry, Bill Baxter Meeting called to Order By Eric Hampton The purpose of this meeting is to ratify open positions. Joel Jackson resigned effective 4/31/2011. The position of treasurer is open. Matt Brown has been nominated for the position and has accepted. Matt will be on a cross county trip until TBFS. His law firm would be made a Trustee Of ABATE. Jess Method, East Valley has been nominated for the positions of Assistant treasurer. The Assistant treasurer will handle all bills and expenses. She will not be a signer on the account. The motion to approve Matt Brown as treasurer was made by: Bill Hensler, High Country Chapter, 2nd Stillray Fitzgerald. The Vote was unanimous The motion to approve Jess Method as Assistant Treasurer was made by: Rick Henry, East Valley Chapter 2nd Bill Hensler. The vote was unanimous The last order of business filling the position of President of ABATE Arizona.
The motion to approve Margie Ferrucci was made by: Sean Pinder 2nd by Stillray Fitzgerald The vote was split with 4 yes and 2 no. Rick Henry -East Valley Chapter - YES, Bill Hensler - High Country Chapter NO, Bill Baxter - Mohave Chapter - NO, Eric Hampton - Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter - YES, Sean Pinder Southern Arizona Chapter - YES, Stillray Fitzgerald - Yavapai Chapter - YES There are no nominations for V.P. at this time. Notification of nominees for open positions prior to Novembers election. Margie Ferruci appointed President until November elections. Billy Hensler asked "In the event that there is a disagreement the Chair would assume the position?" "With no VP, the Secretary is next in line". No BOD member can hold a state office. Discussion regarding concerns of the position of President. Verification was made that in November elections would be put to vote for all positions. The motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Sean Pinder, Southern Arizona Chapter. 2nd by Rick Henry, East Valley Chapter. Meeting Adjourned: 7:15pm
Margie Ferrucci, currently Vice President will step up to the position of President . At this tome Eric Hampton asked if their were any other nominations for President. None.
Casey Yates Communications Officer State Communications Officer State Secretary
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The MRF’s BEAST of the East, Baltimore, Maryland This year’s MRF BEAST of the East was hosted by ABATE of Maryland in a suburb of Baltimore. Despite this crappy economy, there was a great turnout with riders coming from as far away as California and Arizona. This year’s BEAST was preceeded by the Third Annual Michael “Boz� Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway. This is an event where motorcycles ride into Washington, DC and lobby our federal representatives and senators. This was my first visit to Washington, so of course, with the visit to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ office came the mandatory sight seeing in our nation’s capital. Walking 10 miles in my boots wasn’t exactly what I’d like to repeat any time soon, but it was worth it.
Getting ready for the ride into Washington, D.C.
Around 1:30 in the afternoon on Thursday, the MRF held a press conference in the Rayburn Building in the House of Representatives building complex. Even though the House was being shown the pictures of a dead Osama bin Laden the same day, five congressmen took time out of their schedules to come to the press conference and address those in attendance. After the train ride back into Baltimore, I attended the meetings for the MRF committees that I sit on. Friday morning started bright and early with the MRF Board meeting. This is an all day affair and it just amazes me at how much business had been taken care of since our last BOD meeting. After the marathon Board meeting, we had an hour or two to wind down a bit and get some dinner. That evening, everyone piles into a large convention room for the “Meet the Board, Meet the States� session. This is where the Board quickly passes the microphone down the table and introduces themselves and then the mic is passed around the room for representatives of the states in attendance to stand and talk about
issues that they are dealing with back home. Saturday morning begins with a General Session, where MRF President Kirk “Hardtail� Willard speaks about the “State of the MRF� followed by the MRF lobbyist, Jeff Hennie, who provided a Washington Update. After a short break, we all returned to the main conference room for MRF Vice President Jay Jackson’s presentation of the new “Fact or Fiction� piece that the Research and Statistics Committee has prepared (see page 21). Some good info there. We have to call out the inconsistencies in all the stats that the government releases as truth. After a sponsored lunch, the workshops begin. Fortunately, I didn’t have to present one this time around, so I was able to check out a couple of them. Some of the workshops covered “Bikers and Badges�, “A Biker’s View of the US Constitution�, “How the MRF Can Best Work with Your SMRO�, “Insurance: What You Need to Know� and “What’s All the Noise About Noise?� Later that evening, everyone gathers in the main conference meeting room for the conference banquet. After dinner, the silent and live auctions begin to benefit the MRF. It costs the MRF more than $1500 per day to keep the opertion running in D.C., so this fundraiser is very important to the MRF. Still Ray outbid me on a commemorative knife - I hope it looks good in his office. Darla & I never recovered from our jet lag, so we were very glad to get back home after a full day on airplanes so we could get some real rest when we went back to work. Hope to see some Arizona folks in Ogden in mid-June at BEST of the West! Eric Hampton Masterlink Editor
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Business Member Spotlight How does a motorcyclist – or even a passenger – ride safe and feel confident about their hat staying on? Capsurz is the solution. Capsurz, wind-tested to 75 mph, is the only patented Made in USA cap saver accessory cord that keeps your hat on your head, hands down. Your hat stays securely on your head vs. turning into road kill. With Capsurz you’ll avoid the embarrassment of chasing after your hat. You’ll avoid the disappointment of losing your favorite hat. And you’ll avoid the discomfort of a sunburn and being without the eye protection a hat brim provides. Windproofing your hat is a universal problem. Motorcyclists, boaters, anglers, sailors, hikers, paddlers, horseback riders, and convertible drivers who wear hats all confront wind, speed, and hat loss. If your favorite hat has ever blown away it’s a story you've probably told more than a few times. “I didn’t want to lose my favorite hat. It was the last ride of the season – a beautiful day. I tucked my hat inside my leather jacket, the one I’d worn for years, and bungeed it behind me. I lost them both: the jacket and the hat blew off the bike on the highway. There was no way for me to retrieve either.” Capsurz is a cord and clip combination. Designed for total comfort
Capsurz flat profile stainless steel clips slide onto the inside band of any cap or hat. Capsurz colorfast UV-protected cord sits on the brim, always there and ready for windy conditions. When the wind kicks up Capsurz is ready for you to easily bring the cord down under your chin. You can snug it up as tight as necessary or leave it loose, all depending on what you’re doing and how windy it is. ‘I bought Capsurz at the counter of my local Harley dealership as I stood there thinking, "I am not a good motorcycle passenger when all I can think about is my hat flying off". Mine has the little skull charm (so cute! If you ever make one with a girl skull with a bow in her hair, I'll buy that too!). Love it and I'm a safer rider now that I'm not distracted!’ Hat wearers rely on their hats for sun protection...and disguising a bad hair day, too! Yet so many hats succumb to the wind, littering our roads and waterways, leaving outdoor enthusiasts sunburned and sad. What good is wearing a cap if it blows irretrievably away? Be "cap sure" with Capsurz. Check out all the styles and see what people are saying on our Testimonials page. www.capsurz.com Capsurz is a patented invention of Para Designers Inc. Mari Baskin & Eric Neumann Woodstock, IL 2nd year ABATE of Arizona members
May’s Guest Safety Article by Stacey “Ax” Axmaker Director - Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program Riding in the Heat/Riding in the Cold Idaho is one of the most beautiful places in the country to ride – mountains, valleys, rivers, desert, forests, lava beds – we’ve got a little of everything. We also have a pretty long riding season so we can enjoy those beautiful roads most of the year. During that riding season, however, the temperature can run the gamut from well into the 100s to well below freezing. Here are some tips for keeping your rides safe in extreme temperatures. Riding When It’s HOT: The Facts: Hot weather drains your energy, so you
will become fatigued more quickly Exposed skin will cause you to dehydrate more quickly than covered skin Fast moving air that is hotter than your body temperature will not cool you down Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke are real possibilities and can be life threatening When a rider overheats, they start to lose both the mental AND physical skills they need to identify and deal with hazards The Strategies: Take breaks frequently so you (and your passenger) can cool off in the shade or in an air conditioned room - and drink plenty of fluids Wear riding gear that covers your skin to reduce dehydration Consider wetting down your shirt under your riding jacket – this can work
like a “swamp cooler” and keep you more comfortable Consider products such as “cooling vests” to keep your body’s core temperature down Riding When It’s COLD: The Facts: Cold weather drains your energy, so you will become fatigued more quickly Much of our body heat is lost through the head when it’s cold out. A helmet can not only provide comfort and injury protection, but can help you stay warm as well When a rider gets cold they can experience hypothermia – a condition that causes slowed mental and physical reactions, as well as the loss of smooth muscle control The Strategies:
Take breaks frequently so you (and your passenger) can warm up in a heated area Wear multiple layers to help trap warm air close to your body Consider heated clothing (vests, jackets, chaps, socks, gloves, etc.) to fight off the cold (remember that unless you have your own source of heat – the cold will eventually win). Watch for the signs of impairment – increased number and frequency of ‘surprises’ and loss of smooth motorcycle control. These signs tell you that your mental and physical abilities are being affected by the heat or cold and it may be time to slow down, take a break, or even park it for the day. Take care of yourselves out there. Stay cool in the heat; stay warm in the cold and enjoy the ride.
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FOR SALE 1998 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide FXDS, $ 6700 Convertible Model with quick detach saddlebags and windshield. Custom Mustang Seat, Strobe Headlight, Bright Running Lights, One Owner, Excellent Condition. Call Dan at 520-399-2253
2003 Harley- 100th Anniversary FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport Has added – 100th Anniversary Gold Key Package Stored- Like New -Driven less than 200 miles Black Textured Paint - This Model Highly Rated – Built for speed. Judy Rovno 928-234-2969 2002 V8 Trike Chevy 350c.i. engine. Automatic Transmission. Harley Davidson Fatboy Front End. Very comfortable ride -- Adjustable Air Shocks. AM/FM, Tape, CD Player. Great sound system. Harley Davidson "Luxury Rich Red" paint. Blue and Gold Ghost Ribbons. Beautiful Tank Mural of Pegasus. Lots of Chrome. Loaded. Prize Winner. A real beauty. Easy Maintenance. $19,000 o.b.o. 928-445-3992
One-Piece DayTripper motorcycle seat New - never used - In box Retails for $359 model 76189 fits Honda VT 750 Spirit 2001-2006 & VT 750DC 2007-2009. The detailed stitch work in the highly durable, synthetic glove-leather makes the DayTripper a show winner. $150.00 Call Bob @ 602-463-0544
FOR SALE: 2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide- 6,240 miles-lowering kit-travel package-AM/FM/WB/CD- 6 speed-Dark Blue Pearl-Corbin Solo and Stock Seat- asking $17,000. e-mail serious inquiries to: momac99@yahoo.com.
2003 Honda Shadow A.C.E. 750 for sale. This bike has been very well maintained and is in excellent condition. Runs like a top, looks amazing-beautiful black paint, no dings or scratches. Has many upgrades including a removable windvest, upgraded mirrors, rear tiedown chrome rack, aftermarket Kuryakyn ISO grips with chrome accents and Throttle Boss, plus a Kontour custom seat. Passenger seat and foot pegs included. Great first bike! This is a wonderful bike for anyone who wants to ride without constant wrenching. 31,000 miles, regular maintenance done professionally. She is worth $4,000 with all the extras and the condition, but will take 3,200. Relocating, advertising in southern Arizona, serious buyers only-call 520-490-4548 or send email to bbthestilter@gmail.com
Loud Loud pipes.. deep throaty base lets everyone know your there. Lightly used and in excellent condition. Retail on this set is 479.00 dollars. Pipes are stacked low and feature full-radius heat shields embossed with Santee's® distinctive logo. These pipe sets are the best combination of performance and looks with a 1-3/4"-diameter inner pipe and a 2-1/2" outer cover. Chrome billet end caps with integral baffles are included. Pipes are Chrome and have no dings or scratches they are in excellent condition... even the inner 1 and 3/4 pipe has little bluing... I just wanted to add this since i have had many questions as to the condition of the pipes.. Price: $150.00 James Osborne 623-692-5597
1988 Custom Always garaged, bought new. New Mustang seat for two; bags; stretch tanks; highway pegs; windshield; new tires & belt & lots more. Black. Call Ron at 928-775-5772. $5,800.00
FOR SALE 1993 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 42K Miles. Lots of Custom Chrome $7000.00 or Best Offer Jim - 520-247-3051
2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob 11,000 miles, $22,000 invested, selling for $16,000. Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950 2003 Honda TRX400XL ATV - $2500 obo AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo 1991 Rockwood Class A Motohome 27’, 46.6 miles $12,000 obo. Very clean, must see to appreciate, amenities include: cb radio, full kitchen, microwave, oven, stove, walk in bath, shower, full size bed with lots of storage underneath, sleeps 4 adults comfortably! 2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289 FOR SALE 2006 H-D HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 18,282 MILES, NEW REAR TIRE, KURYAKYN HAND GRIPS, ENGINE GUARD, SADDLEBAG LUGGAGE LINERS, "SAGGY BAG" INSERTS, TAIL LIGHTS ARE TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMBO WITH RED LENSES, VANCE & HINES PIPES, KING SIZE WINDSHIELD, 4 INCH EXTENDED HANDLEBARS, CHROME BRAIDED CABLES, MUDFLAP, LUGGAGE RACK, CUSTOM COVERS, GARAGE OPENER IN HANDLEBAR. 1 YEAR PRE-PAID SERVICE @ SIERRA VISTA H-D, TWO YEARS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY. $15,000.00 CALL BOB 520-663-3818
2000 H-D Sportster 4 plug heads, K&N air filter, larger gas tank, forward controls, straight drag pipes, windshield, sissy bar, saddlebags, really good tires. NOT ABUSED. Always garaged or covered. Original pipes, battery minder and Clymer book included. $5000 in Payson Call (928) 517-8271 or (928) 474-5287
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