A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation
November 2014
VOLUME XXIII, ISSUE VI
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Back again, and I'd like to say that I had a blast at Meeting of the Minds, but an 800 plus pound Elk had other plans. It pretty much destroyed a brand new Dodge pick up on our way there, so I didn’t make it. Better luck next year. We just started working on Motorcycle Day at the Dome 2015, the tentative date is Tuesday,
February 24, 2015, more to come next month.
Dakota, North Carolina, and Virginia.
We are researching the new automobiles that will stop without input from the driver. The question that we want answered about these vehicles is “Will the device respond to a motorcycle, or a bicycle, or a child?” We will let you know what we find.
Elections are getting closer, please everybody ~ get out there and VOTE IN YOUR VEST. If you don't, and you don't like how things turn out, you have no one to blame but yourself.
We are still working on the handle bar height issue. If we take away the reasons why they pull us over, maybe they will have to have valid reasons, or get more creative.
As for our recent request for left turn arrow traffic lights that do not respond to motorcycles, I have received only 3 reports of intersections not responding to motorcycles in the last month. Not very promising.
The Motorcycle Lobby Team just started to research the feasibility of permanent plates for motorcycles. We have found 4 states that we believe already have them; Montana, South
As always keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down. With much Love and Respect, VM Grady Designated Lobbyist for ABATE of AZ
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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
October 05, 2014 10:00AM 7509 N. Street, Phoenix AZ 85020
change back to the State Office, instead of Tina’s home address.
Guests: Noma and Shad Skinner, Larry Keim
ARA – Jim has developed a proposal for ARA to be the vehicle for scholarships for ABATE members to get their motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s licenses. He has met with TEAM AZ who are interested in collaborating with ARA to provide a discount to participants in the program. Motion was made by Jean to adopt the ARA rider skill training scholarship program as described by Jim and roll it out to the membership at the meeting on November 1st, seconded by Vic. Vote: All in favor. Motion carried.
OFFICERS: President – Mary K Donnay, Present; Vice President – Mike Schneider, Present; Secretary – Jean Cooper, Present; Treasurer – Matt Brown, Excused; PAC – Lynda ‘Handi’ Barnett, Present; Run Coordinator – OPEN; Membership – Tina Benoit, Absent; Merchandise – OPEN; Safety Officer – Jim Silk, Present; Designated Lobbyist – Vic Grady, Present; Sergeant at Arms – Vic Grady, Present; Communications – Charity Stuart, Absent
Call to order: 10:15AM Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by: Vic Grady
Secretary minutes from August 3, 2014 (no minutes from September due to no quorum present): Motion to waive reading of Minutes: Handi 2nd: Jean
All in favor: yes __X__Reading of previous minutes waived.
By “MK” Donnay
Greetings Fellow Freedom Fighters,
Our ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING will be held Saturday, November 1st, 11am-3pm at the ABATE Phoenix Office located at the Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix. We’ll have Board of Directors elections, Wayne Wierson coming in from Idaho as our guest speaker, silent auction, ABATE apparel, bike games, kids games, live music, food available and lots of friends!! Admission is FREE! Come on out and bring some kids!
I had the pleasure of attending the Motorcycle Rider’s Foundation (MRF) “Meeting of the Minds” (MOTM) September 25th – 28th in Kansas City, MO. I was accompanied by Jean Cooper (ABATE State Secretary), Jim Silk (ABATE State Safety), and Dawn Steed (ABATE East Valley FUTURE officer!). As soon as the shuttle arrived at the Embassy Suites, I was warmly greeted by Lane Triplett who just rode in from Idaho. I could already feel the positive energy that surrounded this gathering of motorcycle activists.
The Freedom of Road Riders (FORR) hosted the event in grand style. Each of their members dressed in pioneer and cowboy costumes and were very gracious to all of us. The hospitality suite continually had plenty of food and beverages for donations. They set up a couple of fund-raisers like “Kiss the bull” where you could pay to kiss a very large & friendly pitbull dog named Biscuit. They also had costumes to wear for old-time photos, charging only a $10 donation for an 8’x10’ brown-nwhite pic, all proceeds went to the MRF. The AZ crew had a group pic taken in costume and we all took a copy home. I attended the “Interacting with the Media” seminar by Mike Berger from Minnesota, who talked about being
proactive with the media, go to them, give them a reason to tell our story, do your research and present yourself as an expert, make their job easier and make yourself available, practice your presentation in front of a mirror, don’t be a slob or wear sunglasses, always control the dialogue, never get into a statistics debate and always be courteous.
I also attended “Biker-to-Biker, Communicating your message clearly to both your members and the riding public” by Marlene Bautch, “Auntie ABATE” from Wisconsin. She suggests you make it clear if your statement is that of the State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) or your personal opinion. Effective communication occurs only if the receiver understands the exact information or idea that the sender intended to transmit. So, repeat back what you heard. Provide a safe structure for people to solve their problems, negotiate and/or share ideas, people are more comfortable talking to someone “like them” who understands their concerns and perspective, stay on topic and appropriate for your audience, use non-verbal communication; eye contact, facial expression, gestures and posture, voice modulation, humor. Peers are less threatening to talk to than authority figures and this promotes honesty and willingness to collaborate, helping them grow and accept changes. Recognize talent, help mentor it and show appreciation. All of the ABATE of AZ team attended “Lobbying and Testifying for Novices” by Bruce Downs from ABATE of Colorado. He reviewed the process of getting a bill through the Colorado legislation, which differs from AZ in length, process and terminology. Regarding testifying before a committee, when representing a group, the best speaker should be chosen ahead of time to speak. Know what you want to say when testifying, be courteous and brief.
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OFFICER REPORTS:
Treasurer – Matt Brown –will send reports soon.
PAC - Lynda ‘Handi’ Barnett – discussed importance of Meeting of the Minds and led open discussion by those who attended. Membership # Individual Members ~600 # Business Members ?? Motion was made to accept Tina Benoit’s resignation and accept Larry Keim (EV chapter) to replace her for the remainder of her term by Mike, second by Vic. Discussion: Larry is an East Valley Chapter member. He has held the positions of Communications and PAC in that chapter. He has taught Spanish and now works as a medical assistant in a physician’s office in the East Valley. Larry will transition with Tina over the next few weeks. Vote: all in favor, motion carried. Mary K and all officers thanked Tina for her dedication and service and wish her well. New membership renewal reminder cards will be distributed to all chapters. The cards reflect the ABATE address
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Safety – Jim Silk MAP – Presentations are scheduled in East Valley high schools on 10/1214/2014. Jim will send an email reminder to those who wish to assist. Those interested in becoming instructors are reminded to contact Jim.
Designated Lobbyist – Vic Grady 1. Motorcycle Day at the Dome (MDATD) is tentatively scheduled for 2/23or 24/2015. Exact date will be known soon. Lobby Team met with Rep. David Gown, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weirs and ADOT Director John Halikowski to discuss the proposal to have permanent plates for motorcycles. The Team will research the impact on state funding regarding motorcycles, i.e. funds devoted to motorcycle safety and awareness. The Team is also looking into the impact of new automobile technology on motorcycle safety, i.e. do automatic braking sensors sense motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. 2. The MRF national legislative initiatives that were presented at the Meeting of the Minds were discussed. Unfortunately, Vic did not attend the event due to an encounter with an elk on the way there. The truck was totaled but everyone is okay. Communications – Charity Stuart – no report. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming RUNS/Events: 10/11 BACA event in west valley. ABATE will have a membership booth there. 10/11 Moon Mullins Run starts at the Maverick Saloon on 19th Ave, kickstands up at 5:30 PM. 10/17-18 Riot on the River in Winkleman. 11/01 Annual Membership and Election Rally at the American Italian Club 11-3.
OLD BUSINESS: 1. Topic: Chapter and Officer Budgets a. Discussion: All budgets were to be turned in to Mary K so the Officers could review and approve or disapprove at this meeting. Once approved, the budgets will be passed on to the BOD for review and approval. Only a few budgets have been submitted. The delay may be due to lack of familiarity with a new form that was put in place in September. Those budgets that were submitted were reviewed and forwarded to the BOD. b. Action: Chapter Officers require education on how to use the new form. c. Responsible: Mary K will contact those chapters and officers that have not yet submitted budgets to educate them on how to complete the form. 2. Topic: Membership
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a. Discussion: Membership renewal reminder cards and letter were printed and distributed to Chapters. The first draft of the membership application update was shared with the Officers for edits. Edit suggestions were discussed. Additional edits should be sent to Jean so the update of the form can be completed and new forms printed for the Annual Meeting on November 1st. b. Action: ongoing. c. Person Responsible: Jean 3. Topic: Too Broke for Sturgis a. Discussion: New contract for TBFS at MLL 2015 has been signed and returned to MLL. MLL suggested meeting this fall or winter to discuss potential multi-year contract. b. Action: Ongoing c. Person Responsible: TBFS Committee 4. Topic: Run Coordinator Vacancy Discussion: There has been very little interest from the membership in filling this position. Action: Ongoing Person Responsible: All State Officers
5. Topic: Annual Membership Meeting and Election Rally Discussion: The event will be held at the American Italian Club November 1, 11-3 PM. The proposed schedule is: SETUP 10:00 – 11:00 11:00-11:15 Welcome and introductions 11:15-11:30 Board of Directors open membership meeting 11:30 – 12:30 Food line open 11:30-1:30 Voting open for BOD members (ABATE members only) 1:00 – 3:00 PM BOD meeting, upstairs in ABATE State Office 12:30 – 1:30 MRF A&E 3R’s Campaign presented by Wayne Wierson of Idaho Coalition of Motorcyclists
October 05, 2014
Attendance: East Valley, Jack Batty/ Joe Ferrucci- Proxy, Present; High Country, Bill Hensler/Debra Beda- Proxy, Present; Phoenix/ Shadow Mountain, Clyde Brooks, Present; Southern Arizona, Sean Pinder, Present; Yavapai, Deborah Butitta, Absent; Yuma, Rick Breadwell, Excused; Secretary, Jean Cooper, Present; President, Mary K Donnay, Present; Lobbyist/Sgt at Arms, Vic Grady, Present; Treasurer, Mathew Brown, Absent
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12:30 – 2:30 Kids Games on back Patio 1:30 – 2:30 Bike Games in the parking lot 2:30 – 3:00 Announce Elected BOD Representatives 2015-2017, Bike Game winners, 50/50 winner, and winners of silent auction.
Tickets for food (burger or chicken breast) + sides $10/plate. Action: ongoing planning. Person Responsible: Jean and Mary K.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Topic: Yavapai Chapter Status Discussion: Yavapai Chapter is having difficulty maintaining members to fill officer positions. Deborah Butitta, Yavapai BOD Rep. is working diligently with the group to increase involvement and get the required Coordinator, Secretary and Treasurer in place. When a chapter has this difficulty, it is granted up to two years to comply before it is dissolved. If the chapter must dissolve, remaining members have the option to join other chapters. Action: Ongoing Person Responsible: Mary K and Deborah Butitta 2. Topic: Overview of Meeting of the Minds Discussion: Mary K, Jim Silk and Jean Cooper provided a brief overview of their attendance at the MRF event that was held in Kansas City 9/25-27/2014. Action: Each will write an article for the Masterlink. Person Responsible: Mary K, Jim, and Jean.
3. Topic: Presentation by Guest Noma and Shad Skinner – ABATE University Discussion: Noma and Shad recently relocated to Arizona from Minnesota. They
are long-time members of ABATE of Minnesota. They were involved in planning and producing ABATE University which is a weekend event focused on motorcycle awareness and safety that has occurred annually for approximately the past 25 years. The event usually takes place in the spring at a local hotel that has conference facilities. Minnesota has about 24-26 ABATE chapters with up to 5000 members statewide. At least 2000 bikers attend the ABATE University event each year. There is usually a keynote speaker and several breakout sessions during the conference. Some of the sessions at 2014 event were The Idaho Star Program, MRF’s 3R’s, Share the Road, CPR certification/re-certification, 2-wheel trauma by Slider Gilmore, legislative candidates. There are ABATE products for sale, as well as a silent auction and 50/50 drawing. There has been MRF training simulation, rider skill demonstrations, and non-alcohol beer tasting, Right to Ride – class on how to write to your legislator, bike blessing and more. There is no charge to participants, but the event is paid for by sponsors – local bike shops as well as manufacturers. There is usually a new motorcycle raffle $100/per ticket, limited number of tickets sold. The bike is donated. Noma and Shad are willing to work with us to produce an event here in Phoenix. It takes about a year to plan, so discuss has begun. Several officers have volunteers to work on this project. Action: Committee will be formed and event planning will begin within the next few months. Responsible: Noma and Shad and State Officers, and volunteers. 4. CRITICAL TIME FRAMES: OCTOBER – Officer nominations are
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conducted at Chapter and State Level. NOVEMBER – Annual Membership Meeting and Election Rally NOVEMBER – Chapter elections – use ballot form or verbal member vote at chapter meeting. The Chapter Secretary will note results in the meeting minutes and submit Officer Roster to the State Secretary. NOVEMBER – State Secretary contacts each current chapter secretary for new officer contact information in order to update Officer Contact list by end of December. NOVEMBER - State Run Coordinator submits AMA Charter Renewal to AMA, listing current State Officers. NOVEMBER – Annual Legislative Survey results are presented to attendees at the Annual Membership meeting, as well as published in the MasterLink and on the website. DECEMBER – State Treasurer – Corporation Commission Report due, to be submitted on-line. DECEMBER – State Officers/BOD – prepare for Officer Training to be held in January. DECEMBER – State President – bi-annually, as new State Officers are elected, ensure at least 2 ABATE State Officers are AMA members and receive AMA’s Safety Training Certification. One of those officers should be the State Run Coordinator. Next State Meeting: November 2, 2014 @ 10:30 AM at the ABATE State Office, Motion to adjourn: Jean 2nd Handi. All in favor: yes _X_ Time: __12:30 PM___ Respectfully Submitted, Jean Cooper, Secretary
A.B. Discussion: none A.C. Action: Vote - All in favor. Reading of the minutes waived. B. State Officer Reports: B.A. President: Mary K Donnay reported: Contract with MLL from TBFS 2015 has been signed and returned to MLL. The cover letter from MLL stated, “This fall or winter we should find the time to discuss a multi-year [contract] and could possible get this done before the coming year’s event.” ~ Scott Gold Advertisement for TBFS will be developed and placed soon.
Yavapai Chapter is trying to gather core officers to keep the chapter going. Deborah Butitta is making phone calls to members. Paul Pendergast will assume the Coordinator position. They still need a secretary and treasurer. The bank account has no chapter signer. They have been instructed to submit check requests and receipts to Matt Brown for payment until a treasurer is in place. Meeting of the Minds – I, Jean Cooper,
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Guests: JR (P/SM), Woody Phillips (HCC)
Topic: I. Call to Order: 1:40PM by Sean Pinder, Chairman. II. Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence led by: Vic Grady [Rick Breadwell had to leave early due to crash by members of his Club.] III. Report/ Updates: A. Minutes of last BOD meeting: A.A. Motion made to waive the reading of last meeting minutes made by Clyde; 2nd by Joe Ferrucci;
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East Valley Chapter
On Sunday, September 28, 2014, East Valley members gathered at the FOE building in Mesa. Headed by Joe, the meeting went well as we reported on and discussed chapter business, new and old.
Noticeably absent from the meeting - for good reason - was Mary K, Jim Silk and Dawn Steed. They were at Meeting of the Minds. I have heard from all them since their return, and each one was pumped up about their experience there and about the valuable information they gleaned from this grand Motorcycle Rights convention.
We were also fortunate to have several new faces at the chapter meeting. Subsequently, 3 couples joined the East Valley Chapter of ABATE of AZ: Michael and Dawn, John and Lynette, and Noma and Shad. In fact, the East Valley chapter has had about 11 new members join in the last month, along with several renewals. I hope we can strive to make you all feel welcome and at home here. We need and appreciate your support.
We also started to discuss chapter officer nominations for the next year. I encourage all those that have to desire to serve, to step up and help ease the workload, and take a more active role in fighting for our motorcycling way of life.
As of this writing, the Hard Ass Run 2014 is in the books. Jim Silk pulled off a successful run. As I understand it, this run had the largest turn out in the history of Hard Ass. We started in Mesa at What The Hell Bar and Grill, traveled to Jake’s Corner, continued on to Globe, and then went to the River Bottom in Florence via Winkleman. The end stop was at Post 138 in Tempe. Everybody seemed to really enjoy themselves. A sincere thank you to all of you who came out to support our chapter and ride with us.
This is a busy time of year for riding, with so many runs to choose from. Whatever paths you elect to travel this riding season, may you all appreciate being in the wind and the freedom of the road. On behalf of the East Valley Chapter of ABATE of AZ, I wish you all safe and enjoyable riding. All the best, Larry Keim COMMS, VC, PAC
High Country Chapter
Hello Brothers and Sisters.
The weather up here is changing and has been excellent for riding. The occasional storm rolls in once in a while, so make sure to pack your wet weather gear as our weather patterns here in the High Country are very unpredictable. Do your best to stay dry. Practice good maintenance on your bike and ride safe.
We have been very busy up here with our chapter elections. We have had several positions that have been open for some time. I am happy to see that some of our members have stepped up to fill them. It is always good to have new people get involved. This helps to bring in new thoughts and new ideas. I would like to encourage all our members to get involved, and to maybe step into an officers position, because you never know; you may have the ideas that can improve your chapter and ABATE in general. After our meeting last month, some of us took a ride south. We stopped at Jake's Corner briefly, for a drink and some
lunch. Afterwards some went down to Punkin Center and talked to the owner about possibly having an event there in the future. I would like to see this happen.
Secretary, Dee Schultz and myself, peeled away from the pack and headed to the valley to see Bruce Knight. As I mentioned in last months report, he was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident due to deer on the road. I am happy to report that he is recovering rather well despite a few set backs, that required unexpected surgeries. However; our members passed the hat, and with the help of Rim Country District MMA also passing the hat at their meeting, we took up a collection to help him. Dee and I visited with him and presented him the get well wishes and generous donations. He was very grateful and it really seemed to raise his spirit.
A few High Country Chapter members will be volunteering at Jake's Corner for an event to help support Breast Cancer Awareness this Oct. Unfortunately it was a little short notice to be able to fully promote this event with a lot of advertisement. At least we will be there for support. Robin Heppler, the owner of Jake's, came to us for help. We told her we will do what we can to help. Billy Hensler has mentioned doing an event for this cause in the past. Something like "Save the Twins Mountain Style" comes to mind. Perhaps this is an opportunity to work together to put on an event such as this for the following year. We will keep everyone posted. If you log on to our High Country Chapter ABATE Facebook page and click on the "like" button, you will receive notifications of all our upcoming events.
I would like to remind everyone of our State Officer Election Rally Nov.1 2014 at the American Italian Club in Phx. Please come out and show support. Support that which supports you and your right to ride free. All are invited to our monthly meetings. High Country Chapter meets at the Moose Lodge in Star Valley Az. every 3rd Sun. of the month at 10:00am. Breakfast is available at the Spur Bar across the
street at 8:30am. A delicious breakfast for $4.50 and bloody mary's $2.00. Keep wind in your face, sun on your back,fuel in the tank, and rubber on the road. Wayne Slocum Coordinator, H.C.C. ABATE
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter
We had another great meeting this month. Those who went on the Moon Mullins Run told us how great the weather was, and the great view looking down into the valley on the way back in. Jean Cooper shared her experience of her trip to Meeting of the Minds, and what the biggest concerns were nationally. It seems that distracted drivers and helmet laws were at the top of the list.
There was also a lot of conversation on the possibility of permanent licence plates in Arizona. This is in its’ early stages and it is still a research project. As the research progresses, we will be able to decide if this will be beneficial or not. We also spoke of the upcoming election rally on Nov. 1st being held at the
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Arizona American Italian Club.
Our next meeting will be at 10:30 AM, Nov 9th. Steve Palmer Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ABATE Communications Officer
Southern Arizona Chapter
N22 Southern AZ members gathered at the Kettle at I-10 and Starr Pass Saturday Morning, September 20th. We shared breakfast before heading next door to the meeting room that is graciously provided to us at no charge.
Jim spoke about the ACMC meeting at the Huns in Tucson where the hot topics were profiling, the SOG Fund and Save the Patch. This is a serious issue as law enforcement makes no distinction between 3 patch clubs, leisure riders, HOG, CMA or independents. Every motorcyclist in GITEM’s eyes are criminals that must be proven innocent. I am fairly sure the burden of proof is supposed to be the other way around as innocent until proven guilty. AMSAF was awarded scholarship revenues to get more motorcyclists endorsed with rider education costing only $50 instead or around $300 from the State MSF that is partially funded by the $1 registration fees as well as federal grant money from Highway Bill namely the SAFETEA-LU funding or 2010 funds.
Opting to view and download the Masterlink from the website will save ABATE a lot of money. Please go green and save ABATE some green, so we can spend on MAP, Rider, Ed, Safety, Accident Scene Management, White Bandannas, and protecting the motorcycling life style.
Our next Road cleanup for our mile just east SR90 & SR82 will be Saturday, October 25th. The more the merrier, and since we have done such a regular job atypically only takes us a couple hours. A free lunch is included afterwards. We will meeting at Buddy’s Bar at 11:00 AM. If unable to make the Elections/membership meeting SA 01 NOV at AAIC, then attend the Sacred Bones event, Bones for Blankets (for the homeless and those in need) noon 4:00 PM at Shooters: 3115 Prince Underwear sizes 32-36 and socks also in need.
Steve won the 50/50. I forgot to record who won the disc lock raffle prize. Roger Taft won the dollar jar, but was not present so that amount rolls over to the next meeting. Next Meeting is 9:00 AM on Saturday, 10/18/14 at the Kettle 748 West Starr Pass Boulevard; Tucson, AZ 85713. Come early for breakfast to meet southern AZ members to socialize before the meeting around 9:00 AM.
Yavapai Chapter
State legislation is quiet, but election campaigns are busy. Be sure to vote and actively support a candidate to gain allies in the legislature. Knowing your legislators is a good start, but when they know you then we can gain greater impact. The Lobby team is formulating feasible bills to run and more details will be determined based on who gets elected, sponsors we can get and potential bills needed to oppose as ABATE is a watch dog for discriminatory and irresponsible motorcycle legislation.
Yavapai Chapter moved the meeting location to VFW Post 541 in Prescott.
1. EPA proposal submitted to White House (90-day review) unsure if same as last year as below:
Frank- looking at doing a 2nd run or Fundraiser ideas like raffle prizes (something from HD, Gift card, Kindle) to make money
Federal
Reduce E15 as hit cost ceiling Competes with food supply
Small engine study still needed for blender pumps
2. Vehicle Blackbox as of September 1st are required per NHTSA
91.6% manufacturers installed EDRs (Event Data Recorders) as since 2006
Per Insurance Institute of Highway Safety Police and insurance require consent, yet to be tested in court Insurance may have fine print opt-in when policy is signed, esp for discounts HR2414 with 19 co-sponsors and none from AZ
3. FED – Highway Funding Bill including SAFETEA-LU through Mid-May
The chapter will have a X-mas brunch party for the December meeting. Yavapai Chapter has a new Secretary Leslie Butitta. The Chapter has some open positions if you live in the area and are interested please contact one of the Chapter Officers.
Yuma Chapter
Budget needs to be revised and them resubmitted
Officer reports
BOD- Election in November at American Italian Club, Abate is making a profit, we are in the black on the Budget, wanting to maintain Looking at multi – year contract for 2 Broke at Mormon Lake and Keeping dates in June
Eric is throwing around the Idea about Biker on the Street, asking people about Bikers, and Abate Around Table -
CMA raffle of a Gas tank Mail box tickets are $5.00 each Buffalo Wild wing Take over October 15,2014 for the Cancer Support
Jackson for Texas Road house raffle dinner for 10 at $10.00 each
4. FED – Motorcycle Only Checkpoint
Son of Hell Halloween Party October 24, 2014
KirkPatrick AZ-1 & Salmon AZ-5 are cosponsors
Mikkie Melanson
HR1861 to stop funding with 514 cosponsors
Son Of Hell thanks everyone who supported the Charity Run on October 11, 2014
MASTERLINK NOVEMBER 2014 THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE ENEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
FLORIDA STATE FAIR SETTLES CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT In a big win for motorcycle club members nationwide, the Florida State Fair and local law enforcement were dealt a stunning blow when they agreed to settle a Civil Rights lawsuit filed by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Jerry Theophilopoulos (“Jerry T”) on behalf of the West Florida Confederation of Clubs.
The Florida State Fair and Fair employees, along with two Hillsborough County Sheriffs agreed to pay three members of the West Florida Confederation of Clubs a total of $72,500 to settle the case after
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nearly a hundred club members were denied entry into the fair by off-duty sheriff’s deputies on Feb. 7, 2010 based on the fact they would not remove their colors.
A posted policy banned “club colors” and the bikers were threatened with jail if they attempted to enter the front gate of the fair, and AIM lawyer Jerry T. captured the entire event on film with a videographer, which was a pivotal reason the federal lawsuit was settled out of court.
“This settlement is a great day for all motorcycle club members, not only in the state of Florida, but across America,” said Jerry T., “We sent a message that our people will not be discriminated against in a public forum.”
After the lawsuit, the no-club-colors signs were replace by a posted policy stating that the fair may turn away or eject people who are disruptive or who display behavior associated with “criminal gang membership.” That cleared the way for bikers to attend subsequent fairs.
MORE MOTORCYCLES EQUALS SAFER ROADS According to the Motorcycle Industry
Association (MCIA), an increased number of motorcycles on the road results in a lower rate of serious accidents. When 10% or more of vehicles on the road are motorcycles, mopeds or scooters, there is a proportionate reduction in rider fatalities, says Steve Kenward, CEO of the MCIA, a motorcycle trade association in England.
Japan has 98 bikes per 1,000 vehicles (9.8%), and for every 1,000 bikes on the road, the country has 0.8 motorcyclist fatalities per year. In Europe the ratio of bikes to cars is lower, at 73 per 1,000 (7.3%), and the rate of motorcyclist fatalities is higher, at 1.52 per 1,000 bikes. In the USA, the ratio of bikes to cars is just 27 per thousand (2.7%) and the motorcyclist fatality rate is much higher, at 5.32 per thousand bikes. Kenward told how “volume breeds safety” at the recent National Safer Roads Partnerships’ Conference, where police forces, local authorities, government officials and academics meet to discuss road safety. There is also a growing body of evidence that those who start their motoring career on motorcycles make better car drivers.
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With congestion on the rise, Kenward explained that getting more motorists on motorcycles would result in a “virtuous circle” leading to better road users.
According to their research, an increase in motorcycle use has also been proven to keep traffic flowing. A study which models traffic for one of the busiest roads in Europe concluded that if just 10% of drivers swapped to powered two wheelers (PTWs), congestion would be reduced for all road users by 40%. Increase that number to 25% and congestion is eliminated entirely. SIKHS DENIED EXEMPTION FROM ONTARIO HELMET LAW Motorcycle-riding Sikhs in Ontario, Canada will not be exempted from the helmet law, Premier Kathleen Wynne has ruled. The Canadian Sikh Association received a letter from Wynne stating the Liberal government, for safety reasons, will not allow Sikh motorcycle riders to wear only turbans as two other Canadian Provinces currently allow.
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERS
A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2014 - 2015
Chairman..............................Sean Pinder
East Valley………………….Jack Batty High Country........................Billy Hensler Phx / Shadow Mountain…...Clyde Brooks Southern AZ.........................Sean Pinder Yavapai……………………..Deborah Butitta Yuma....……………………..Rick Breadwell
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 2014
President………..............……Mary K Donnay Vice President.....……………Mike Schneider Secretary……………………Jean Cooper Treasurer…………………….Matt Brown Membership…………………Larry Keim Run/Events………………….Vacant Safety Coordinator………….Jim Silk Sergeant-at-Arms……………Vic Grady P.A.C………………………...Lynda ‘Handi’ Barnett Communications…………….Charity Stuart Designated Lobbyist...............Vic Grady ABATE Products……………Vacant MasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org Office phone: 480-256-9237
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Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ 85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday of every month, 10:30 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 Jim Silk, 5722 E. Garnet Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206 Coordinator............................Joe Ferrucci Vice Coordinator...................Larry Keim Secretary................................Jack Batty Treasurer................................Jim Silk Membership...........................Mike Shearhart Run Coordinator....................Vacant Safety Coordinator.................Jim Silk Sgt. At Arms..........................Richard Dalton P.A.C......................................Larry Keim Communications....................Larry Keim Merchandise........................... Vacant
EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act requires all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. This poses a problem for those of the Sikh faith, whose turbans don’t fit under most helmets. “After careful deliberation, we have determined that we will not grant this type of exemption as it would pose a road safety risk,” Wynne said in her letter dated Aug. 14.
Wynne said safety trumps religious freedoms in this case. “As you know, the issue of balance between religious accommodation and public safety has been considered by the courts in Ontario which, on this issue, have found that Ontario’s mandatory helmet law does not infringe on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, nor the Ontario Human Rights Code,” she said. In 2008, an Ontario judge ruled against a human rights challenge launched by a devout Sikh who was fined $110 in 2005 for not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle.
NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (BramaleaGore-Malton) said he was “deeply disappointed by Premier Wynne’s decision not to grant an exemption to motorcycle helmet laws for turbaned Sikhs. Similar exemptions already exist in the United Kingdom, Manitoba and British Columbia, and here in Ontario the idea is supported by members from all three caucuses.”
High Country Chapter
209A E. Juniper St. Payson AZ 85541 Coordinator............................Wayne Slocum Vice Coordinator...................Billy Hensler Secretary................................Dee Schultz Treasurer...............................Debra Beda Membership...........................Debra Beda Run Coordinator....................Debbie Smith Safety Coordinator.................Steve Leonard Sgt. At Arms.........................Ray Martinez P.A.C.....................................Mark “Griz” Matthews Communications...................Mark “Griz” Matthews Merchandise..........................Jillian Hawkins
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: azoutlaw66@hotmail.com
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter
P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Vic Grady Vice Coordinator....................John ‘Johnny D’ Dreyfus Secretary................................Jean Cooper Treasurer................................Tina Benoit Membership...........................Deb Costa Run Coordinator....................Pat ‘Troll’ Tyrell Safety Coordinator.................Ernie Lizarraga Sgt. At Arms..........................Joel ‘JR’ Rosen P.A.C......................................John ‘Johnny D’ Dreyfus Communications....................Steve Palmer Merchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger
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 Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 or email hellfireguitarphx@hotmail.com
Southern Arizona Chapter
6888 N De Chelly Loop Tucson, AZ 85741 Coordinator............................Jim Butsback Vice Coordinator....................Don Boule Secretary................................Deborah Strong Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Art Burke Run Coordinator....................Vacant Safety Coordinator.................Jim DeYoung Sgt. At Arms.........................Robert Guenther P.A.C......................................Sean Pinder Communications....................Vacant Merchandise...........................Vacant
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 Jim Butsback by phone at 520247-3051 or email abateofazsac@yahoo.com
Yavapai Chapter
P.O. Box 11319 Prescott, AZ 86304 Coordinator............................ OPEN Vice Coordinator....................Paul Pendergast Secretary................................ Leslie Butitta Treasurer................................ OPEN Membership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ Pinney Run Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegas Safety Coordinator..................Dan “44Dan” Lemond Sgt. At Arms...........................OPEN P.A.C...................................... OPEN Communications.................... OPEN Merchandise...........................OPEN
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; VFW, 202 N Arizona Street, Prescott AZ 86301. 928-776-1125 FMI, contact Paul Pendergast at wizbangpaul@yahoo.com
Yuma Chapter
11316 S. Glenwood Ave. Yuma, AZ 85367 Coordinator............................ Frank White Vice Coordinator....................Daniel Medina Secretary................................ Mikkie Melanson Treasurer................................ Virginia Nielsen Membership........................... Daniel Aldridge Run Coordinator.....................Jerry Allison Safety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” Grier Sgt. At Arms...........................Terry “Gunner” Langworty P.A.C...................................... Gilbert Hernandez Communications.................... Vacant Merchandise...........................Lisala White
Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209327-0814.
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Coast to Coast (continued) MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY TO IMPROVE COUNTERMEASURES The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has announced that the data-acquisition phase of the MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study is now completed, and preliminary results are being shared at various transportation safety venues around the world.
The MSF partnered with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on this world’s first, large-scale, naturalistic motorcycle riding study. The 3.5-year study began by collecting data from instruments installed on motorcycles owned by study participants as the bikes were ridden in normal day-to-day use. Sensors and video cameras recorded all motorcycle operator inputs such as steering, acceleration, braking and lean, as well as recording all motions of the motorcycle, current riding conditions and the actions of surrounding traffic. The motorcycle instrumentation was designed to be as inconspicuous as possible, so that participant-riders would forget their rides were being monitored. “The MSF 100 study is being conducted to support motorcycle safety research, with particular emphasis on results that offer ongoing guidance in rider training,” said MSF’s Director of Quality Assurance and Research, Dr. Sherry Williams. “The study utilizes a naturalistic methodology that provided researchers with information captured by instruments installed on one-hundred motorcycles ridden for a
combined nine-thousand-plus hours by real riders in real riding conditions.”
The MSF 100 Study, which tracked participants in Virginia, California, Florida and Arizona, is expected to be a rich source of insight for years to come on a wide range of questions and points of interest for an international array of safety professionals generally, but riders and rider safety professionals specifically.
All 100 riders on their equipped motorcycles have completed the data acquisition phase of the study, and the analysis phase is now yielding preliminary results.
NSW AUSTRALIA LEGALIZES LANE FILTERING This summer the state government of New South Wales legalized lane filtering, which allows motorcyclists to legally ride between two lanes when traffic is stationary or slow moving. The idea behind legalizing lane filtering was to reduce traffic congestion and queuing at intersections.
There are strict conditions attached, which include heavy fines and three demerit points for motorcyclists caught moving between traffic at more than 30 kilometers/hour, under a new offense called lane splitting. It is also illegal for motorcyclists to lane filter next to a curb, next to parked cars or in school zones. Police say that early indicators show the new legislation is working, but many motorists are still unaware of the new
rules. Other road users (motorists, cyclists and pedestrians) are advised by the Roads and Maritime to “check twice” for motorcyclists and follow regular road rules.
BIKER PROFILING New demographics prepared by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) show the median age of California motorcycle owners was 45 years old in 2012 -- having risen from 33 years in 1990, 38 years in 1998 and 41 years in 2009. Statistics show that the median income for motorcyclists in the Golden State was $64,130 in 2012, more than double what it was in 1990. More than 60% reported their annual household incomes at over $50,000, with almost 20% reporting incomes of over $100,000. Almost three quarters of them were employed. About 14% were retired. CALIFORNIA SIDE X SIDES UNDER NEW JURISDICTION Good news for offroaders as ABATE of California Lobbyist James Lombardo has announced that AB 988 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on August 25th.
AB 988 is Assemblyman Brian Jones’ bill that puts Side X Sides (Rhinos, Razors, etc) under the jurisdiction of the new Motor Vehicle Board and as such will
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Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is looking for an Arizona State Representative
The men and women involved in the MRF's State Rep Program are dedicated volunteers from the membership ranks who are willing to give their time and energy to build, maintain and enhance the relationship between the MRF and all motorcyclists within their states. They must work closely with the State Motorcyclists' Rights Organizations, attending their meetings and events, keeping the SMROs abreast of national issues, international issues, and issues affecting motorcylists in other states.
MRF State Reps promote the MRF by all possible means, such as making presentations to SMROs and other groups. Writing articles for newspapers and newsletters, membership recruiting, and speaking to individual motorcyclists are other examples of promoting the MRF.
Arizona does not have an MRF State Rep at this time. If you are interested in applying for the position, some of the requirements for appointment are:
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You must be a member of the MRF, and have been a member for at least one year
prior to appointment. You must have the ability to be contacted via telephone, and computer availability with Internet access is recommended. You must possess the ability to relay information to your State Motorcyclists' Rights Organization(s), as well as keep the MRF informed regarding your state's events and concerns.
To become an MRF State Representative, candidates must submit two things to the Director of State Representative Program: (1) An MRF State Representative application, obtained from Dave Condon, Director of State Rep. Program at Davec@mrf.org (2) A written endorsement from your State Motorcylists' Rights Organization. If your state has more than one SMRO, an endorsement must be obtained from all SMROs in your state.
For additional information regarding the MRF's State Representative Program, please contact Dave Condon, Director of State Representative Program at Davec@mrf.org.
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ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations
East Valley Chapter EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488
High Country Chapter High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Phoenix / Shadow Mountain Chapter 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 Vic Grady at 602-300-4115 or email hellfireguitarphx@hotmail.com
Southern Arizona Chapter 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 Jim Butsback by phone at 520-2473051 or email abateofazsac@yahoo.com Yavapai Chapter Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM; VFW, 202 N Arizona Street, Prescott AZ 86301. 928-776-1125 FMI, contact Paul Pendergast at wizbangpaul@yahoo.com Yuma Chapter Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the IHOP located at 575 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85365. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.
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By Handi, S.R.M.C. & A.B.A.T.E. State PAC Taken in part from the MRF Sept/Oct issue.
The Biker Rights Movement started years ago to protect your ability to ride with a helmet or not. I enjoy having a choice and I am not alone. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation supports the efforts of A.B.A.T.E. and is in tune with the struggles and accomplishments of SMRO’s nationally.
November elections are upon us and all riders need to research and vote for the candidates that offer the motorcycle community a voice and are accessible to their constituents.
Several accomplishments around the Country made on our behalf include: Roadway difficulty maps, awareness signs, red light bills, noise ordinances, right to repair, definition of auto cars,
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insurance bills, Share the Road programs, Team Arizona offering Rider Training classes, equal access, helmet laws, (repealing and fighting against), working with COC’s and the U.S. Defenders, child passenger bills, veteran tags, crash and statistical analysis, fatal crash analysis and working with DOT’s around the country. I’ve said this before but I will repeat these words until these issues change for the better.
-Motorcycle only check points (HB 1861) (SB 2078) These bills need your support.
-Ethanol 15. EPA admitted it has a limited market, and it has been proven to be bad for our bikes. (HR 875) will halt the sale until E 15 has been further studied.
-Black box bills. This device is currently in use. The black boxes record how fast you go, braking patterns etc. and at this point the data can be used against you. (HB 2414) (SB 1925) would make the owner of the vehicle, the owner of the data. (If you own, the information cannot be used against
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-The Highway Bill President Obama’s draft Transportation bill would allow the Secretary of Transportation to help STATES work on Mandatory Helmet Use Laws and it appears to be encouraged by the President.
The real facts show that motorcycle fatalities are declining.
58% of the fatalities come from mandatory helmet law states. NHTSA and the CDC use questionable methods in coming to conclusions regarding the effectiveness of helmet use.
Accurate conclusions call for accurate information. Too many people base their opinions on inaccurate “facts”. The motorcycle community cannot afford to Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride.
When we go to the Charity Rides and Toy Runs this month and next, consider giving you and a friend the gift of MRF & ABATE memberships. It’s going take an enormous amount drive and dedication along with a multitude of freedom fighters to keep our rights. (And get some back)
Enough said, Vote in November, get involved. Join the fight by becoming a member of ABATE, AMA, and the MRF.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) was established to promote motorcycle awareness and education due to an everincreasing rider population. No one is more concerned with rider safety than riders themselves, and obviously those best suited to educate newer riders are veteran riders.
Promote awareness and education in the motorcycle community to improve rider’s safety. Please donate, we are a 501C3 Corporation. Your donation is tax deductible. To donate go to our web site listed at the bottom.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) 1325 G Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 546-0983
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ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES TO HELP REDUCE AIR POLLUTION IN IRAN Nearly half a million electric motorcycles will be manufactured to help reduce Iran’s Tehran Air Pollution.
The Iran Fuel Conservation Company (IFcC) has a plan to get 400,000 motorcycles that use gasoline off the road and to replace them with 400,000 electric motorcycles, saying, “Due to incomplete combustion, some motorcycles pollute the air four times as much as automobiles. A manufacturer will receive $300 for each electric motorbike it produces and sells.
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Once the plan is implemented, only electric motorcycles will be allowed on the streets of central Tehran.
WEIRD NEWS: MOTORCYCLE-RIDING VIGILANTE SERVES DIRTY JUSTICE Beware litterbugs; a vigilante female biker, fed up with people brazenly tossing trash out of their vehicles, is seeking street justice.
Wearing a GoPro camera on her helmet, she rides her motorcycle up to drivers who just can’t be bothered to find a trash can and knocks on the window. What happens next in a video gone viral is a beautiful victory for everyone who has ever felt that little twinge of anger while watching someone lazily toss a full bag of fast food trash onto the pavement... she chucks garbage right back at the offend-
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ers before speeding away on her motorcycle!
Shot somewhere in Russia, immediately after the video was uploaded it skyrocketed to the top of Reddit.com with more than half-a-million views in 24 hours; a sweet vision of revenge for all those people who can’t stand littering.
RUDEST DRIVERS ARE FROM IDAHO Drivers from Idaho, Washington, D.C. and New York have been judged to be the rudest drivers, according to a survey by Insure.com, an independent consumer insurance information website. Also judged to be quite rude are drivers from Wyoming, Massachusetts, Vermont and Delaware.
Here’s how the top 10 rudest drivers rank,
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based on a survey of 2,000 licensed drivers nationwide: 1 - Idaho, 2 - Washington, D.C., 3 - New York, 4 - Wyoming, 5 Massachusetts, 6 - Delaware (tied with) Vermont, 8 - New Jersey, 9 - Nevada, and 10 - Utah. When asked what makes them most mad about other drivers, people said: - Talking on a cellphone while driving: 47% - Tailgating: 37% - Not signaling turns: 35% - Weaving in and out of lanes: 28% - Driving too fast: 26% Half of the respondents (49%) believe that about a quarter of other drivers should not be on the road, while twentyone percent think half of other drivers should not be allowed to drive.
MASTERLINK NOVEMBER 2014 REO Speedwagon may have sung “I can’t fight this feeling” but it gets scary sometimes when you lose the feeling in your hands while riding. Has it happened to you? Don’t feel alone. A lot of riders get that tingling feeling in their hands after riding for a period of time. There are ways to avoid it or at least do your best to prevent it.
When my wife first got her new bike last December she started experiencing the numb hands syndrome. Her left hand would go numb after a short period of time riding. With this she would also lose some of the strength in her hand. That can be dangerous if you can’t pull in the clutch lever. Luckily we found the cause of it and fixed it for the most part. There are three main causes of numbness in your hands. Muscle fatigue, pinched nerve and vibration. I can’t tell you what to do about a pinched nerve except to see a professional about it. I keep my muscles relaxed the best I can so the pinched nerve doesn’t happen. I see a massage therapist on a regular basis. Mariya over at AZ Body Therapy
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Numb Hands
in Glendale understands the strain on the shoulders and upper back that riding a lot of miles can place on your body. So she does what she can based on her professional experience to alleviate the pressure that could cause a pinched nerve and even muscle fatigue. Muscle fatigue! We all get it. But how can you diminish the effects of it on your riding? Spend some time in the gym on a regular basis. Not that I do that by any means, just a tip. The other main cause is vibration through your grips. If this is happening to you then look for a set of grips that will help. I have a set of Roland Sands grips with Renthal rubber on them. I personally
like Renthal products because of a few reasons. They have been around a long time and their quality is top notch. They manufacture grips for the racing community and I appreciate their constant testing of new ways to make their products better.
ADJUST RIDING POSITION
Sport bike riders seem to get the numb hand syndrome more often than cruiser riders because of the position of the rider. When you place your weight on the bars you will start cutting off the circulation to your hands. Adjust your position on a regular basis to help alleviate this problem. If this is happening to you on a cruiser model, you may want to look into adjusting your bar
angle or get a new set of bars. Mini apes work best for me but I have riding friends that say the beach bar style is best for them. It is a personal thing. Talk to your local dealer, mechanic or custom bike builder about doing a little “customizing” to your ride. It may help. CHANGE RIDING STYLE
When you ride you should never have a “death grip” on your bars. I’ve seen too many riders with that “hang on for dear life” riding style and then they complain that they are not comfortable riding for long periods of time. OK. If you are one of those… STOP! Go back to riding school and learn how to ride with softer hands. T.E.A.M. Arizona has plenty of classes on courses that can help you with this. Check them out. It’s worth it.
Most of all make sure you stretch out a little before the long ride and relax. Riding is supposed to be fun. Numb hands will make it not fun.
See you in the wind. From the desk of Grumpy
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (continued)
Jim Silk and Dawn Sneed (EV) attended the event. Seminars that I attended were: Interacting with the Media, Biker-toBiker-communicating your message clearly, Lobbying and testifying for novices, Leadership Development. Dawn agreed to run for an EV chapter officer position. Articles are forthcoming from those attending officers to be published in the Masterlink. A suggested way to increase motorcycle awareness in communities is for ABATE to sell yard signs for people to display that carry the message to look out for motorcycles. No MMA members from Arizona were on the attendance roster. Chapters have been asked to sponsors more events that would create interest and participation and encourage growth. East Valley has been hosting booths at Motorcycle on Main in Mesa, 1st Fridays of each month. This activity has increased our membership and brought current members to the booth to meet us. EV Hard Ass Run on yesterday broke a record with 74 riders attending; $1039 was the net profit. Three new members were signed up. The new State Membership Officer, Larry Keim, has received the 1st training with another training session scheduled for tomorrow night. Please allow 2-3 months for him to catch up with the back log. Debra Beda of HCC offered to assist with Membership transition. Bikers Inside the Beltway, the only national lobby day needs Arizona presence. Send a representative next year. Request that EVERT CHAPTER BUDGET $100/year for an MRF Sustaining Membership. Chapters are encouraged to have MRF membership applications available at all meetings. MDATD – Suggest that kids are invited to participate and start getting involved in the legislative process. They can get excused from school for participating in a “civic activity.” It has been suggested that patriotic bandanas worn by ABATE members to indicate those who can help attendees find their representatives and attend meetings with them. “Better legislation through citizen participation” is a great slogan for the event. Attracting younger riders: get event information from Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW, HOG, and American Legion Riders and attend their events.
Annual Membership Meeting and Election Rally 11/01/14 – seeking nominations for outstanding service awards. All BOD members are asked to go back to their chapters and ask for donation items for the silent auction.
B.B. Treasurer: No Reports for this meeting; will be sent soon.
B.C. Lobbyist: Vic reported: Tentative date for MDATD is 02/23 or 24/2015. Will have solid date very soon. The state is considering having permanent plates for motorcycles. The impact on motorcycling is being researched.
IV. Old Business: A. Topic - Budgeting: Discussion: Mary K did a great job keeping State expenses down this year! Sean presented the New Budget Forms which will demonstrate the current balance as well as burn rate to determine amounts of money to be distributed among Savings, State Operation and TBFS planning. The forms were reviewed and suggested improvements were shared. The forms have space for last year Actual vs Estimated spending, and for Projected Income in addition to estimated Expenses. HC chapter requested return to old budget form as the new forms were too complicated and the form included no instruction on how to use it. Sean shared that the old forms did not allow for accurate tracking of expenses, so a change was needed. Education for State Officers regarding the new budget forms was a suggested topic for Officer Training in January. Action: Sean will send the forms to BOD members for review and suggested changes to be submitted back to him BEFORE November 1, 2014. Responsible: BOD members
B. Topic - Merchandise: Discussion: Mike Schneider is willing to stock and ship items, however there needs to be someone between him and ABATE finances to avoid a potential appearance of conflict of interest as a vendor. The lack of ABATE of AZ product available online is a lost opportunity for revenue. Items such as shirts, hats, decals, stickers, pins, patches, mugs, Koosies, key chains, license plate brackets and calendars with
events could be offered. Action: Ongoing research and development Responsible: MK and Mike.
C. TBFS date change: Discussion: TBFS will be held at MLL June 11-14, 2015. Other details have been discussed within the President’s report above. MK suggested that ABATE consider entering a multi-year contract with MLL for future TBFS events. Action: ongoing Responsible: TBFS Committee
V. New Business: A. Topic – Membership Forms: Discussion: Draft of updated forms was shared. Comments for improvements were shared. Action: Jean will distribute the draft to BOD and State Officers for edits to be returned by October 24, 2014 so form can be finalized and ready for distribution at the November 1st Annual Meeting. Responsible: Jean will be distributing the form as above.
B. Topic – ABATE’s Rider Advantage: Discussion: Jim Silk is the remaining officer for the dormant organization. Jim has developed a proposal for a scholarship program to operate through ARA for rider skill training. He is collaborating with TEAM AZ for rider skill training using the ARA scholarship. Any donations to the scholarship program are tax deductible. Action: Ongoing Responsible: Jim Silk
C. Topic – Annual Membership Meeting and Election Rally place and date change: Discussion: The change in date and place for the Meeting to be held must be voted upon by the BOD. The budget for the event was submitted by Jean, who is organizing the event, $750.00. It is hoped that enough people attend to cover the cost of renting the facility, $150 and travel for quest speaker ~$350. There may be an additional cost for food. The American Italian Club will plan food for at least 40 people at a cost to ABATE of $360. ABATE is expected to pay for any food that is not sold. The club is charging ABATE $9/plate for 40 plates of food. If more food is sold ABATE will not owe
the Club money for food. There will be bike games, kid games, silent auction, 50/50, BOD meeting, BOD election, guest speaker, and award presentations. All BOD members are asked to encourage ABATE members and general public to attend. There will be music provided from 2PM – 5PM by Jim St. James, guitarist-singer. Action: Motion was made by Clyde Brooks to move the place of the Annual Membership Meeting and Election Rally to the American Italian Club at 5709 N. 12th Street, Phoenix to be held on November 1, 2014 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Second by: Joe Ferrucci. Vote: all in favor. Responsible: Jean and Mike Schneider
VI. Open Discussion: New revenue and membership growth opportunities: Suggestions made for outreach to other biker organization organizations to discuss importance of MRO membership. All members should carry membership forms with them and hand them out at every opportunity. VII. Next Meeting: A. Annual Membership/Elections Meeting AAIC, 7509 N. 12th St, #200; Phoenix, AZ 85020 SA 01 NOV 2014 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM B. Conference Calls If Needed https://www.freescreensharing.com/meetings/792-874-119 Dial-In: (559)546-1200 Code: 792-874119# i. TU 02 DEC 2014 at 7:00 PM C. Quarterly Regularly Scheduled AAIC, SU 04 JAN 2015 7509 N. 12th St, #200; Phoenix, AZ 85020 Officer Training 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Board Meeting 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM VIII. Adjourn First__Joe Ferrucci__________ Second_____Clyde Brooks_____ No Discussion, All were in favor. Time___3:20 PM_________ Respectfully Submitted by:
Jean Cooper Secretary
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Nov 1sth {SAT} ALPHAZONIES MEMORIAL RIDE, IN MEMORY OF ED MILLER Event_Time: 9 AM - 4 PM, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Save the Date for the Alphazonies Ride, in memory of Ed Miller on Saturday, November 1st. This memorial ride benefits the Alphazonies, an Arizona based charity whose mission is to educate and offer support services for those suffering from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Tickets are on sale now! $20 per person or $40 per couple. This includes breakfast and lunch! The first 150 pre-registered riders will receive a goody bag and a run pin. We will be starting at Eagelrider Motorcycles in Tempe, hitting several of Ed's favorite places along the way, and end at Greasewood Flat for a celebration of life with Ed's family and friends. To preregister, please go to www.twogalsevents.com. For more information please contact Amy Rose Rey at Two Gals Events. 480-318-6182 or at TwoGalsAmy@hotmail.com Nov 7th {FRI} - Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in Downtown Mesa from 610pm. Beer Gardens, Vendors, Live Music, & more. Park & show your bike. Eateries open. Vendors call Erica 480-890-2613. Every First Friday except July & August. https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain
Nov 7th - 9th {Fri - Sunday} Progressive International Motorcycle Show - Phoenix, Motorcycle Show. See All The Latest Bikes From All The Major Motorcycle Manufacturers, Ultimate Builder Bike Show, Demos, Entertainment, Celebrity Appearances, 100s of Vendors And A Whole Lot
Events Calendar
More!!! Visit the website
Nov 8th {SAT} - Scottsdale Healthcare Rob Moy Memorial Motorcycle Run, Roar in the Desert… the Scottsdale Healthcare Annual Rob Moy Memorial Motorcycle Run is back and better than ever! Bring your motorcycle, your family and friends and join us for this fun and exciting event. This year’s run features a 134 mile scenic ride. After the Ride there will be Celebration, Live Music and Announcement of Winners Presented by Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation, the motorcycle run honors the late Rob Moy, an avid biker and 14year Scottsdale Healthcare employee. Rider $35 - Passenger $20. “SIX PACK” Register a Team of six riders and your registration is “Free” Proceeds will benefit the Gift of Life Lodging program for cancer patients. Start: Go AZ Motorcycles Last stop and Ending Celebration: Scottsdale Harley More info
Nov 8th {SAT} - LMC Arizona Operation Infidel, Leathernecks MC Arizona present the 4th annual Operation Infidel. Celebrating the Marine Corps birthday. Location HOOLIGANS MC DEER VALLEY club house. 7pm- ?
Nov 8th {SAT} - HAMC AZ Nomads Fall Colors, HAMC AZ NOMADS, presents Fall Colors Party @ The Journigan House in Payson, November 8th, to benefit the Humane Society of Payson. Come and have a good time and support the cause. Party starts @ 10am. Donations $30 per couple, $20 singles at the door, Pre-sale $25 per couple, $15 singles. Entertainment and Food will be provided. The Journigan
House 202 W main st, Payson AZ.
Nov 9th {SUN} - Swap Meet at Mainstreet Motorcycles 9750 E Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 7:30a-noon. Indoor/outdoor, first come/first served. Set up at 7:30am. Drive in, set up, park vehicle outside. Free vending spaces. Free admission to shop. FMI: John 480357-7595, http://mainstreetmc.com Nov 15th {SAT} Rip's B.A.D Ride X Arizona, Strats at 11am, Description, The Rip's B.A.D Ride X Arizona is an event promoted by the American Diabetes Association to stop diabetes. Bikers Against Diabetes--is a motorcycle fundraising ride and family festival that unites the biker nation in the fight against diabetes with a full day of great riding, big entertainment, delicious food, lots of activities and a good vibe! 29 million Americans suffer from diabetes and another 86 million people have prediabetes. You can help make a difference in the fight to stop diabetes by participating in 10th annual Arizona Rip's B.A.D Ride.Take action and register today! For more information contact: Tom Donohue at TDonohue@diabetes.org or 602-861-4731 ext. 7097. More info Nov 15th {SAT} Los Santos MC 5th Anniversary, Los Santos MC 5 Year Anniversary Party Date: 11/15/2014 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Gypsy Rose Tattoo Address: 1505 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Info: Food, drinks,...
Nov 15th {SAT} BLR 1st Annual Ride for Ryan, 1st Annual Ride for Ryan House with Breathe Life Riders. Saturday; November 15th, 2014. Starting Point - Ryan House - 110 West Merrell Street, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
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Nov 23rd {SUN} Loners MC Tucson Stuff the Bus, Loners MC Tucson hosts Stuff the Bus. Sunday, Nov 23rd, 2014. $10 per person. $15 couple. Sign in starts at 9am. Begins and Ends at the Cowpony. 7 card stud. High hand/Low hand. Prizes. Stops (In no particular order): Shooters, Sagebrush, The Silver Room, Pearson's Pub, Kolb Road Lounge, Thirsty's. Meal at End of Run. 50/50 Raffle, Turkey shit bingo. Music. Proceeds will benefit Gospel Mission Rescue. FMI: Koko @ 520-850-1976
Nov 29th {SAT} 4th Annual Tri-City Eagle Riders Toy Run, 8a, Start: 107 E. Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282, In partnership with AL Post 138 and MMA Red Mountain, Tri-City Eagle Riders present our 4th annual Toy Run benefiting Banner Health Cardon Children's Medical Center. The ride will feature a stop at Cardons to present toys to the children. Registration is 8-10am / Toy Delivery 1p / After Party 2p Start Address: AL Post 138 - 107 E. Broadway Rd, Tempe 85282 End Address: Eagle #3468 - 1712 107 W Broadway Rd, Mesa 85202 Cost is Single-$15 + New Toy / Couple$25+New Toy (Late lunch included) Nov 29th {SAT} Mesa 81 Support Party, Blood Bought MC and ALMA Eastside will be co-hosting a Mesa 81 support event on Saturday 11/29/14 at the Alma Eastside clubhouse. Cost will be $10/person $15/couple. More information to come.
Nov 29th {SAT} HMC-CG & ALMA MC-Pueblo Event, Hooligans MC Casa Grande and ALMA MC Pueblo Event in Tucson. Details to follow.
MASTERLINK NOVEMBER 2014 Never shout out or “boo” anyone, be respectful. If someone else has already expressed your opinion when you’re called on, say so and give someone else a turn to express their opinion. You only need speak for 60-90 seconds to get the point across. Don’t be nervous, they want constituent input.
I also attended “Leadership Development” by Dave Condon and Doc D’Errico from Massachusetts Motorcycle Assoc. Issues addressed were dealing with difficult people, best ways to manage and accomplish tasks, development of teamwork, leadership vs. management, and leadership challenges. We want our members to proudly share a sense of purpose and be invested in accomplishing our mission and goals. Be sure your members know what needs to be done next, by whom, and by when to achieve the team goals. Make sure authority and decision making lines are clearly understood. Conflict is dealt with openly and considered important to decision making and personal growth. Make sure members feel their unique personalities are appreciated and well utilized. Set group norms for working together and seen as standards for everyone in the group. Stay on topic, members will find team meet-
President’s Report (continued)
ings efficient and productive and look forward to this time together. Let members know clearly when the team has met with success and share in this equally and proudly.
Being that I have seen the MRF lobbyist, Jeff Hennie, wear an ABATE of AZ shirt at MOTM in the past, I brought him our new ABATE of AZ state shirt as a gift. He told me that he sparingly wears his ABATE of AZ shirt because he doesn’t want to wear it out. Well, now he has two and can wear them more often!!
The MRF always hosts a fund-raiser on Saturday night of this conference. Most everyone brings something to donate towards the silent auction or live auction. We donated various event shirts. This year, I was really happy to win the live auction for an MRF/SMRO shirt quilt made by Jay & Glenyce Jackson from Washington state. Our ABATE of AZ state shirt is included in the blanket, so I had to have it!!
I was proud to hand them $2,002 in donations from ABATE of AZ State and chapters. As much as we and other SMRO’s all across this nation donated, the MRF collected only enough revenue to keep
them going for approximately another 6 months. THEY NEED YOUR MEMBERSHIP and any donations you can afford. I’ve encouraged every one of our chapters to become MRF sustaining SMRO member for $100/year. If you can help, please go to www.mrf.org and become a member.
An idea that came out of this conference is to invite our children and/or grand-children to attend Motorcycle Day at the Dome. This is a “civic activity” and will allow for your child to be excused from school that day. Not only is it an education for our children, but also encourages their future participation in our mission, bringing in the next generation. It also helps our image to our legislators and makes us more approachable. Larry Keim, our new State Membership Officer, and his lovely assistant and wife Tami, have been working very diligently to catch up on membership processing and ensuring accurate data. Please give them a hardy “thank you” for taking on this big task.
We are updating our membership application, the new forms will be available at the November 1st annual membership
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I had the pleasure of visiting our Yavapai Chapter meeting on October 12th. They are rebuilding their officer structure. Paul Pendergast has moved from Vice to Chapter Coordinator for the remainder of the year. Leslie Butitta joined and accepted the chapter secretary position. She and her mom, Deborah Butitta and Chino have stepped up to the plate and are calling chapter members to encourage participation at upcoming officer elections for 2015, and sending out membership renewals. Their meeting place has changed to the VFW in Prescott, see their chapter article in this edition. They are focused on bringing in the next generation and giving the old-timers a break. Best wishes to their continued success! Well folks, it’s time for me to pack up our camping stuff and head out to the ACMC’s Riot on the River this weekend, October 17-19th. I hope to see ABATE of AZ proudly represented. Until next month, be safe out there, ride like you’re invisible to the cagers.
Motorcyclists '23% Better' Behind the Wheel of a Car
Reprinted from http://www.visordown.com by Steve Farrell
MOTORCYCLISTS are 23% safer behind the wheel of a car than nonmotorcyclists, according to a leading insurer.
Equity Red Star compared car drivers to
car users who also have an insured motorcycle, and found the latter 23% less likely on average to make a claim on their car policy. The firm also adjusted the figures to take into account the different typical ages of car drivers and motorcyclists, and still found the riders to be 21% better behind the wheel. The results showed motorcy-
clists were 20% less likely to make a bodily injury claim on their car policy.
The insurer examined 200 million policies between 2007 and 2012.
Rob Clark, Equity Red Star’s Head of Retail Motor, said: “A motorcyclist could, behind the wheel of a car, be said to be 23% better.”
Motorcycle Awareness Program
United we ride ~ Divided we Drive!
Clark presented the data yesterday at a conference organised by the Motorcycle Industry Association to examine evidence that increasing the number of motorcyclists on the road could actually improve safety. The conference was held in the offices of the Department for Transport in London.
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And they’re gone. That's right Congress has adjourned until after the elections. Barring an emergency session to declare war or otherwise all members will be back home campaigning hard. This is a make or break year for both parties so expect the muckraking to be on display. The Congress has not passed all of the must pass bills for the year so that will all happen in the lame duck session. They passed a continuing resolution or CR to fund the federal budget through December 11th. The Congress is sched-
News from the MRF
uled to come back November 12th.
The Senate Commerce committee has oversight of NHTSAs budget and every year the committee brings in the NHTSA chief to go over the agencies policies and procedures. Generally speaking these types of hearings all go the same way. When the political party testifying is of the same political party as the ones asking the questions they are softball style setups for the administration (NHTSA) to tout all their accomplishments. Then when the administration is questioned by the other party the questions come like spears, designed to tear down the admin-
istration and point out all they done wrong. Not this time. It seems every one is fed up with NHTSA. They were lambasted time and time again from both parties for bungling the implementation of the last highway bill known as MAP21. The second portion of the hearing involved the Governors Highway Safety Assoc., the Alliance of Automobile Manufactures and the Advocates for Highway Safety and Auto Safety. No motorcycle specific issues came up, which is good for this group because with the exception of the auto alliance, hate motorcycle rights groups and usually go out of their way to make us look crazy.
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Now that the Congress is in recess I won’t be sending out these weekly updates. Rather they will be periodic political reports on what's going on in key races around the country. If you have a local race thats important to you, let me know about it. This is the time of year when we spend a little PAC money to help our friends in congress or help our friends get into congress.
Jeff Hennie Vice President Government Relations and Public Affairs Motorcycle Riders Foundation
ABATE of AZ at the MRF’s Meeting of the Minds in Kansas City
Biker Boots On The Ground Fighting ISIS
They put their motorcycle boots on the ground!
Outlaw Dutch bikers have joined forces with Kurdish fighters battling ISIS fanatics in Iraq — and authorities in the Netherlands say that’s just fine with them.
Klaas Otto, head of the No Surrender motorcycle club, told Dutch broadcasters that three members from the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Breda recently joined the fight outside Mosul in northern Iraq, Agence France-Presse said.
A photo on a Dutch-Kurdish Twitter account showed one of the men — a heavily tattooed Dutchman named Ron — clad in military garb, holding a Kalashnikov assault rifle and flashing the “victory” sign as he sits with a Kurdish comrade in a fortified bunker. No Surrender is one of the Netherlands’ biggest motorcycle clubs, with membership rivaling that of the Dutch Hells Angels’ chapter. And, unlike Dutch citizens who might side with ISIS in the fight, the bikers would face no punishment from the Dutch government — because they are not committing a crime.
“Joining a foreign armed force was previously punishable. Now it’s no longer forbidden,” said Wim de Bruin, a spokesman for the Dutch public prosecutor. “You just can’t join a fight against the Netherlands.”
News from the Net
European countries, including the Netherlands, have cracked down on citizens teaming up with the ISIS barbarians, who have captured wide swaths of Iraq and Syria, raping, beheading and otherwise spreading havoc in their path.
Authorities have confiscated the wouldbe jihadis’ passports before they traveled and threatened to prosecute them for war crimes if they returned.
“The big difference with [ISIS] is that it’s listed as a terrorist group,” de Bruin said. “That means that even preparing to join [ISIS] is punishable.” Supporters quickly took to Twitter to hail the new grizzled heroes.
“Dutch bikers strapping it with the Kurds has made my day,” posted one Twitter user called modn world from West London.
“Looking forward to the Deadliest Warriors special — Dutch Bikers vs The Islamic State,” added Brown Moses in a reference to the canceled Spike TV show. But a video on the club’s YouTube page raises questions about just how battleready No Surrender may be. The video shows mostly middle-aged, paunchy men, many of them shirtless, cavorting with topless dancers to the gang’s theme song, “No Surrender Is Here to Stay.” =====================
Indian Motorcycle Rolls Into Daytona
For Biketoberfest
Indian Motorcycle is also proud to celebrate the grand opening of its new Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach dealership, one of the newest in the country, which will serve as the brands home base during the weekend’s festivities. Located at 290 North Beach Street, the dealership will host a variety of activities throughout Biketoberfest, including demo rides of the entire 2015 Indian Motorcycle line-up and an Indian Scout giveaway on Saturday night at 6p.m. Demo rides are available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach. To demo ride, a valid motorcycle endorsement and appropriate riding gear are required. “We have a lot to celebrate this weekend at Biketoberfest as we participate in the grand opening of our impressive new Indian Motorcycle dealership where we’ll host demo rides of our incredible new 2015 models,” said Steve Menneto, vice president of motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “This is one of the first opportunities for riders to experience the allnew Indian Scout, and I know they’ll be blown away by its potent performance, nimble and precise handling and its aggressive starting price. The weather looks perfect for this weekend, so we’re looking forward to hosting everyone at our amazing new Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach dealership.” ============================ Million Dollar Icon To Go On The Auction Block
On Oct. 18, the Calabasas, Calif.-based auction house Profiles In History will auction off what it says is the last authentic motorcycle used in the filming of 1969′s Easy Rider, and what some consider the most famous motorcycle in the world. The bike currently for sale was partially destroyed in the film’s finale, the auction house says, and then rebuilt by actor Dan Haggerty. (The three other bikes used in the production were stolen prior to the film’s release.)
According to Brian Chanes, acquisitions manager for the auction house, the bike’s estimated value is between $1 million and $1.2 million.
But despite the bike's fame, the history of the creation of the bikes used in Easy Rider has for many years been largely unknown. And the man who designed and coordinated the building of the motorcycles, Clifford Vaughs, says he and the other bike builders have not received proper credit for their work The motorcycles used in Easy Rider were not simply rolled out of a showroom and in front of the camera. They were "choppers," crafted by hand.
Choppers are "a type of customized motorcycle usually defined by a stretched out wheel-base, and pulled back handlebars, and a sissy bar, and a wild paint job," says Paul d'Orleans, the author of the upcoming book, The Chopper: The Real Story. "It's a quintessentially American folk art form."
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Hello again, I was hoping this month to tell you all about the meeting of the minds that was held in Kansas City. As you all may have heard three of the four Arizona lobbyist for the motorcycle community were in a truck heading north of Pinetop when a nearly 800 pound elk jumped in front of us. This ended our trip rather abruptly so we could not get to Kansas City and had to come home. So instead I want to clear up some misconceptions that exist about why I ended up in the hospital. I've told this story a number of times and I decided it might be time to just put it on paper and let people read it.
Back in February I was a part-time manager of a small trailer park in Sunny Slope. The owner decided to go out of town for a week and so I had to stay there to deal with tenant issues and whatever else came up. He had one tenant who I knew was a methamphetamine addict. But he used to hire the guy and his wife to clean out empty units and they did this surprisingly cheap. The only problem is that they would steal whatever wasn't nailed down. So when he went out of town the guy started going around and selling the little sheds that were all around the property. I caught one group of guys trying to load one of the sheds on to a truck and stopped them. They insisted that they had bought it from the manager of the park and I said that was impossible because I'm the manager of the park. Then they threatened to kill me. So I grabbed my gun and made them put the shed back.
Then the next afternoon after repeated calls from the owner demanding that I go knock on the tenant's door I did just that.
Johnny D is Back
The guy came out with a baseball bat raised as if he was going to swing for the cheap seats. So I pulled out my gun and pointed it in the air and told him that I had a gun and that his baseball bat wasn't going to work so he should just put it away. He cussed and screamed at me for a while then ran back into his house and called 911. When the police came of course he lied and told them he didn't have a bat and that I had pointed the gun at his face. Now this is the tricky part, I know that my picture has been on a police training video that every cop in Arizona has seen. I believe that it was either that or the fact that it was my word against a white man's. Whatever the case they take me to jail charge me with a class III felony aggravated assault using a firearm and I got to spend five days in county jail in maximum-security. During my stay I notified the medical staff that I desperately needed blood pressure medication and told them what kind and the dosages and of course they laughed.
Within five days my blood pressure gotten so high that the doctor at the jail ordered that I be taken to the hospital. And this is where it gets tricky, when I was in the ICU two officers from the Sheriff's Department came in and told me that my bail had been posted and that I was free to go all I had to do was sign some paperwork so I did. Meanwhile the doctor and nurse had connected an IV in my arm. I was fully expecting to spend a few days in the hospital while they brought my blood pressure under control but they injected something into the IV that put me to sleep.
That was February 28, I woke up about April 20 and found that I was in the third
hospital that I had been in since this all began. I couldn't move because my body was too weak, I could barely raise my arms and I found in my hands hung limp on the end of my wrists and were basically useless. I also found out a few days later that I could no longer raise my left foot. They had inserted a metal tube into my throat to make me breathe.
Apparently at some point they had started me on a drug called propofol for whatever reason and then soon added a great deal of other medications. One of the side effects was that I started going into respiratory failure so they had to insert a breathing tube into my lung which soon got infected so they had to change over to a tracheostomy.
The last hospital I was in was actually a care facility and a rehab hospital. I also found out that MCSO failed to notify Maricopa County Hospital that I was no longer in custody so they left me in the inmate ward under guard of sheriffs. Several of my friends swear that at different times they had seen me handcuffed to the bed. My daughter was there and the doctors had her convinced that everything they were doing was proper and necessary even though it was very nearly killing me. In August my attorney filed a notice of claim against MCSO for $775,000 and in September against Maricopa Integrated Health Systems for $1,350,000. Many people ask why so low and the reason is simple it wasn't until September 16 that the county attorney's office decided to dismiss the charge against me because as I was finally able to participate in my own defense and name the witnesses who
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had been there so that my other attorney could interview them that the evidence finally came forward of what really happened that day.
Which leads us back to why I was in the truck with Billy and Vic. I only had about eight days to coordinate my travel plans to Kansas City as the court would not allow me to go out of state while I was pending trial on a class III felony. I could not book a flight at a reasonable price so I started calling around to see who was doing what and Billy was driving so I asked if I could come along and help share the gas. I feel bad for that poor elk he was a magnificent creature. He really did not want to die, a lot like me. So now you know the story it was not a bike wreck, it was not heart problems, and it definitely was not a jealous husband. In the meantime we have an election coming up on November 4 please remember to vote. The United States is a representative republic, our representatives are democratically elected by the people, and the fewer people who vote the crappier are our representatives will be. See the video here-
http://youtu.be/jRZuZdGx_MI?list=UUx9 s8DWp5U6c4hjKVtbaxLA John P Dreyfus Johnny D ALMA MC Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs Designated Lobbyist American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education / Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter Vice-Coordinator, PAC Officer
Hard Ass Run, and it was a Blast!! cool Saturday morning. The organized help came riding in; Joe Silk, Tim Zemnick, Larry and Tammy Keim and yours truly. Selling a huge armful of 50/50 tickets, as well as raffle tickets for a cool quilt made up of previous Hard Ass Run shirts donated by Mac McMakin and created by Betty Stricker in Medina, OH, the day started well. Did ya know its all ya can eat and two free drinks for breakfast there, and dang good!
By Jim Silk State Safety Officer Greetings from the East Valley Chapter!
One of the best rides ever is the annual East Valley Chapter HARD ASS RUN. It’s the most secretive poker run, as well as the longest, ever done by an ABATE of AZ chapter. It goes way back to the good ol’ days in 2002 when Billie Daman originated it, and then Jack Batty and Redbone took it over with some real winner rides. The biker gloves have come off and the challenge has been on ever since, as I took over coordinating it for the first time this year. We started out at the What the Hell Bar & Grill in east Mesa on October 4th, a
Off to the next card stop manned by Richard Dalton and Cheryl Vasquez at Jake's Corner. They got a dollar biker breakfast there. Then the ride took a cool twist as we headed up to Globe to the Drift Inn Saloon to meet up with volunteers Nolan & Dawn Steed for a card draw and a green chili smothered burger for a lunch stop. The run then went through Winkleman, and over to Florence to the River Bottom Bar with a card stop from Mike Shearheart and his lovely wife Willy and her cool truck! Following the pack, was the sweep truck manned by Shorty Owens and his grinning 7 year old grandson, Syris to keep him company. Syris’ dad, Michael rode his 1985 250 c.c. Honda Rebel, his first motorcycle, that he just got up and running, all the way without problems. Way to go Michael! We ended up at American Legion Post 138 in Tempe with a record turnout of 75
riders! Winning the top hand for $250 with three Kings was Howard Rudd, he smiled all day after that. Second place was won by the sexy smiler herself JoAnne King with three 10's for $100, and worst hand ever went to Kelly for $50.
The Hard Ass Run quilt was won by Mac McMakin, who had donated all the shirts for it. Larry and Tammy Keim really wanted to win that blanket raffle, so much that they stocked the pot by buying lots of tickets. When the winners Mary Ellen & Mac McMakin overheard their disappointment in loosing the raffle, they gifted the quilt to Tammy & Larry!!! A total class act by those two! That’s what bikers do!!!
Now complaining and a whining from the day before, “didn't get a good card”, “it was hot out”, “too many miles”, “where’s my gator aid?” was James R Hammond. We made him buy a arm full of 50/50 tickets and next thing ya know, he wins the 50/50!! Son of a beaich, all smiles, we took his new membership money from him and he joined! What a story to tell about Jim Hammond over many beers later. Tho’ their belt broke on the ride, Steven and Trish Lindroth signed up as new members and got a ride home safe and sound. Welcome Steven and Trish!
A huge THANKS goes out to the riders who helped lay out the route; Jeff Albers, Courtney Coder and Bridgett Loli. Jennifer Hutt was texting us to “go fast” from Portland, missed ya baby!. They spent the day enjoying fellow biker camaraderie and keeping the stops secret, just like Jack and Redbone woulda wanted. Huge kisses and biker hugs go out to Shannon Levy of 93.3 KDKB who had us on “Ruby’s Rides”, a great website to see where are the good rides are and kick ass rock and roll tunes!! The T-shirt design came from Mike Turngren and rocked, and Michael Schneider crew at Square Peg Promotions kicked ass on the style and color. Those shirts were provided courtesy of Matt Brown’s generosity, from Brown & Little P.L.C., super attorneys of law. Thanks again Matt, your biker wisdom rode with us! “Next year, let’s do this ride again” everyone told me, but with a twist heh heh heh. It ain't yer grandpa's poker run gang! Ride safe ~ see ya, Jim Silk ABATE of AZ State & East Valley Chapter Safety officer
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Rider Ed Courses in AZ
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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: ______________
Business Phone _______________
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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Important Phone Numbers
Aid to Injured Motorcyclists - A.I.M. - (800) 521-2425 24-Hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents
Aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. - (800) 235-2424 24-Hr. Legal Criminal Defense
National Legislative Hot Line - (800) 300-NCOM 24-Hr. Motorcycle Legislative Alerts
National Coalition of Motorcyclists NCOM- (800) 525-5355 Fighting for Bikers Rights
Confederation of Clubs. - (800) 531-2424 Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Washington D.C. Office (202) 546-0983
MASTERLINK NOVEMBER 2014 By Dawn Steed
“Conference Virgin” is what I was lovingly called and introduced as during my weekend at Meeting of The Minds. It was very fitting since it was in fact my first exposure to this magnitude of conference. I was surrounded by the most incredible and knowledgeable like-minded people, the most important being Jim Silk, Mary K and Jean Cooper. The conference took on an even deeper meaning to me, since I had just completed my Basic Rider Course through Team Arizona, earning my first ever motorcycle endorsement becoming a lady rider.
As we arrived at the Embassy Suites in Kansas City, MO, the energy and excitement in the air wrapped around me giving a feeling of an unspoken and unconditional bond between not strangers but new to be made friends. The first person I saw was a gentleman dressed in a kilt. Which I believe is an absolutely awesome sight. I heard and read many wonderful sayings while I was there but there were a couple that really stuck out were “United
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We Ride, Divided We Drive”, “A leader is a person you will follow to a place you wouldn’t go by yourself” by Joel Baker, and lastly but definitely not least
Teach New Drivers to Share the Road, Biker to Biker, Lobbying and Testifying for Novices, and Leadership Development. In all honesty, my favorite
notebook to being scribbled down on a napkin in the hospitality suite. What it all boils down to is we must get the younger generation involved. Without the new generation’s involvement, everything that has been fought for from the beginning will slowly disappear. We need to be proud of being a biker and be seen in public getting involved, supporting each other’s groups and events, by being widely recognized in the community gives us opportunities to spread the word about Motorcycle rights and awareness. I am feeling fired up and am so looking forward to becoming more involved.
“Success is not Perfection”.
Throughout the weekend, in addition to the General Session the Breakout Session seminars that I had the pleasure of attending, were:
TBFS Special Motorhome for sale. 1981 Dodge Sportsman, C Class, 22', sleeps 6 440 cu. in. fresh top end, good gas mileage everything works, 86000 miles, $3500 call Jerry D. 602-459-4302
one was the Biker to Biker with Marlene Bautch (Aunty ABATE) ABATE of WI.
There were many brainstorming sessions, including people from all over that spanned from formal notes written in a
Classifieds
For Sale 1990 Harley Davidson Fatboy Gray Ghost Edition
44,654 miles, only 4400 produced, $12,000 O.B.O. Own the Original Harley-Davidson Fatboy, for sale by the original owner. S&S carb, accel ignition module and coil with Sampson pipes, good Dunlop tires, windshield, saddlebags and highway pegs. Garage kept for 24 years with only 44,000 miles. This bikes runs very strong and the pipes sound great. Just put in adjustable pushrods, maintenance free battery, and new sparks plugs. The paint is in good condition with a few blems from the road. Call 928-242-1118 to own the Original Fatboy! Barbara, 928-242-1118, bkightlinger@frontiernet.net
Your Classified Ad
could be here... It’s Free to ABATE Members. submit your ad online at www.abateofaz.org 2004 Waltz Hardcore special constructed soft tail Custom Chopper, Vin # AZ262741, Vehicle is garage kept, and customized. Chopper has a 145 Horse Power TP polished Engine, a 3" Primary and 6 speed Transmission. The Vehicle is built on a Waltz Hardcore Soft Tail Frame. All sheet metal work, paint job is Custom. Custom Chrome wheels and brand new Tires. All Mechanical components are in good working order. Engine runs awesome. Has less than 4000 miles. This baby is worth way more than I'm asking! Just need money now! Waltz Hardcore Frame $6,500, TP 124" Cubic Inch Polished Engine $7,500 3" Open Primary and 6 speed Transmission $3,000, Custom Sheet metal Work $3,000 Custom Paint $3,000, Wheels & Tires $2,500, Progressive Airtail Suspension, Brakes, Starter, Charging System, $4,000, Labor $4,500 Asking $18,999 obo, For more information call or text @ (480) 385-8947
ATTENTION ALL 30 YEAR OLDS!!
I have your year Softail-- 1984.1 owner, 1st yr. Softail, 1st yr. Evolution Kick and electric start PLUS all orginal parts. $9,500 Call 970-420-6675
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
AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo 2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289
When you get an opportunity to experience an event as awe inspiring as Meeting of the Minds, don’t hesitate, jump at the chance! It will be an experience that changes you, that you will never forget. I don’t think I will ever be able to properly express Thanks to my East Valley ABATE chapter for giving me a whole new perspective and desire to further my involvement.
2009 HD Sportster 1200 Low style.
like new with 5000 miles, kept in AC garage, Stage 1 kit with Vance and Hines shorties, forward foot controls, all service down by Chester's in Mesa. Limited HD factory root beer brown color. $9500 obo. call or text 480-338-1965 in Gilbert AZ. 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
Super nice 800cc V-twin cruiser. brand new black cherry paint. 43K miles, Lowered 1-1/2 inches in the rear, K&N air intake kit, Vance & Hines Straightshot exhaust, very loud, jetted for such performance upgrades, 60 HP and 50LBS torque, lots of tread left on Metzler tires, lots of chrome, custom headlight, drag bars and custom forward controls, no leaks, Also includes bike cover, windshield and mounting hardware, service manual, extra saddlebag, lots of extra parts, one half-helmet, Has won first place in six bike shows and trophies are included.. $3000. 602.367.9524
FINALLY!! A motorcycle themed paperback book for the young reader. The Adventures of Olive Pearl and Hammy Davidson features Olive Pearl; a green and black motorcycle and Hamrietta (Hammy) Davidson her stuffed piggy passenger. They experience the joy of motorcycling on a 1700-mile road trip to meet new people, see new things, and learn life lessons along the way. Their adventures are wrapped inside the love story of husband and wife characters, “The Man” and “The Lady”. Sprinkled throughout with pictures, social observations, and humor, adults will also enjoy reading this story to younger children and are sure to get a laugh or two themselves. Get more info and place an order at: www.OliveandHammy.com Let’s Ride!!
2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO Motorcycle Hearse
COPD diagnosis forces SALE! $50,000.00 www.eagleswingscarriages.com visit this website to view complete set of equipment. Equipment included: 1999 Harley Davidson Road King Trike (6045 miles) modified with reverse gear & fifth wheel hitch, detachable 18th Century styled Hearse Carriage, full size casket with full cover flag, cherry wood Urn Ark with panoramic glass & folding stand, Encased Memorial Flag, 2007 22ft. flatbed transportation trailer with winds/bug shield, Honor Flags, pre-printed magnetic Carriage name plates & misc office supplies. Call Bill or Phyllis 623-386-8281
2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob 11,000 miles, $22,000 invested, selling for $16,000. Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950 FOR SALE:
2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide- 6,240 miles-lowering kit-travel packageAM/FM/WB/CD- 6 speed-Dark Blue Pearl-Corbin Solo and Stock Seat- asking $17,000. e-mail serious inquiries to: momac99@yahoo.com.