MAY IS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH It’s time for ABATE members to do what we do best and protect all bikers by getting the word out to the public. “Look Twice-Save A Life-Motorcycles Are Everywhere!” If you can, find a business or area of heavy traffic—please ask for permission and put a sign there. Hopefully we can cut down on near-misses and fatal crashes in your area. Vince sent out information from the Michigan State Police: High Crash Intersection Report involving motorcycles. Check it out and maybe you could put a sign in one of those areas and make a difference! If you contact the Traffic Crash Reporting Unit at 517-241-1699, you can find an area where you can help. I’m looking forward to the April 28th event we’re having statewide at different locations. Plans are to have a table with signs all around it regarding “Look Twice-Save A Life” and handmade signs letting the general public be aware of motorcycles. Can’t wait to see all the pictures taken. Please have fun and be careful! Our Region will be going to the Milan City Council getting a proclamation designating the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. The LED sign on the fire department will be flashing “Look Twice-Save A Life” all month long. If you can’t find a “Look Twice-Save A Life Motorcycles Are Everywhere” sign, try going to your local Harley shop or leather shop, like A&M Leather on Middlebelt. They are in your local Thunder Roads magazine and they will be willing to help you get a sign and maybe even help you get some awesome deals on some of the best leather goods available made in the USA. Don’t forget to help guide someone on how to get their endorsement. All the information is in the Rider or call Vince. There are many events coming-up. Take part and enjoy good friends and good times! May 5th Region 5: Spring Bash / Membership—Ron 231-375-9553 May 5th Regions 10 & 21: Membership Drive – kim 989-750-8172 May 5th Region 14: Blessing of the Bikes – George 734-323-1927 May 17th Region 3: Bike Night at kritters Rapid City – Wally 231-350-1622 May 19th Region 3: Awareness Ride kritters – Mark 321-409-8933 May 19th Region 5: Bob Roger’s Memorial Run – Ron 231-375-9553 May 19th Region 13: Jonesville Riverfest – George 734-425-0428 May 19th & 20th Region 18: Flea Market May 20th Region 11: Horseshoes at Adair Bar – Cowboy 586-746-4765 May 26th Region 7: Dillinger Run – Tim 989-670-9976 May the road rise to meet you and the wind always be at your back! Hot Rod State Awareness Director
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