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A P ublication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona January/February 2014
What is Happening at the Copper Dome?
The MMA lobby team, Skypilot, Bobbi Hartmann and myself, are continuing to meet with major cities Public Works departments to set up a relationship and contact point for ‘Left on Red Light’ issues we are working on. We are in the process of obtaining the statute language from states such as WI, ID, AR, TN NC and MN that have already passed such legislation. The MMA lobby team is in the process of contacting major vehicle insurance companies and asking the following questions: Do they insure motorcycles – If so, do they require proof of a motorcycle endorsement prior to writing a policy – If so, is it their individual agency that requires the mc endorsement or their underwriter – If underwriter requires, is it the same underwriter for all Arizona agencies of their company – If agency requires and not underwriter, is it their agencies individual policy to require mc endorsement or a corporate policy that would include all of their Arizona agencies. We will document all of our findings and go forward from there. We are also collecting all documentation/information being put out by the MRF, AMA and others, regarding the Centers for Disease Control’s recent data related to motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities. A number of inaccuracies, inconsistencies and erroneous conclusions have been uncovered in the examination of this data. Data which in turn is being used to pursue a federal mandatory motorcycle helmet law. More on this as we go. Bobbi has recently contacted the Director of the GOHS, Alberto Gutier, regarding the possibility of running a Bill in 2014 to change the current Sunset Date of the Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (AMSAC). Alberto has asked us to contact him again in a few weeks, giving him time to confer with the Chairman of the council and others and to determine how we might proceed. They are trying to limit the number of Bills introduced this session and therefore want to look at other avenues for this change.
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2013 was a great year for AMSAF and we’re on the MOVE in Arizona
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Do you know who and what Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation (AMSAF) does or is? An easy explanation is we promote Motorcycle Safety and Awareness with our goal of helping to REDUCE Motorcycle Accidents. Check out our web site at www.amsaf.org or find us on Facebook under Amsaf. Take a good look at our website on who is on our Board, some of our videos and what we’re all about. It’s been an exciting year for AMSAF and our Board as we’ve really started to see some results from all of our work. As in any business and ours is a 501c3 nonprofit, it takes time to promote the business and make sure you’re doing all the right things to achieve your goals and to make sure you’re taking care of your customers. Our customers are the Motorcycle Community.
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In 2013 we got involved in a number of key areas. They are as follows: • We got involved with the State in regard to the Arizona Strategic Highway Safety Plan. This included Motorcycle Safety and included a number of State statistics, strategic plans for short term and long term. Three key areas in regard to Motorcycle Accidents and Fatalities are DUI, Drugs and lack of Motorcycle Training. You’ll see more from us on this information in 2014. • We partnered up with Team Arizona and started an AMSAF Motorcycle Training Contest. Anyone in the State could apply for the contest to win a Motorcycle Training Course. All you had to do was go to our website and fill out the application. Every month we pick a new winner. Our goal is to be able to get additional sponsors and be able to give away more than one course a month. We feel that the more we can get trained the better we are as a Motorcycle Community. Our winners have some very rewarding stories and we are so honored to be able to help them achieve their goal of being a better rider. Go to www.amsaf.org and apply. It’s that simple. Check out our website on how you can help us. We need more Sponsors. Remember on our contest, you can apply for someone else to win it. Maybe it’s a Spouse, child, friend or a parent. • We entered an Allstate Good Ride Grant that anyone in the United States could enter and guess what? We WON. Go to our website and see our video. It’s a super video and one that we’re very proud of. Our entry was called “AMSAF 20 under 20”. Continued Page 8
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Inside This Issue: MMA of Arizona Listings ..................................2 State Membership Information ........................3 Chairmans report..............................................4 MMA of Arizona Event Calendar ...............6 & 7 Lobbyist Report ................................................8 Editor’s Space ...................................................9 Event Pics and Articles.....................10,11 & 16 Business Member Listing ..............................12 Horoscope .......................................................14 M.A.P................................................................15 Pet Corner .......................................................16 Ride Tips..........................................................18 Biker Vittles .....................................................19
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MMA of Arizona State Officers Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Membership Activities Communications Quartermaster ACMC Representative NCOM Rep/ACMC Rep AIL Representative Designated Lobbyist Authorized Lobbyist M.A.P Coordinator/ Legislative Consultant & Research Patriot Editor Webmaster
Ed "Hollywood" Holyoak Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Patt Sortore Steve “Tuffy” Belzer Glen "Burg" Humbarger Rhonda Holz Cindy Gates OPEN Mark “Griz’ Matthews Gary Thurston Steve “Muskrat” Musgrave C.J. Swinford Billy Larson B. Paul “Skypilot” Price
928.978.1537 623-693-4932 928-978-9819 602.399.2325 623.322.9848
Bobbi Hartmann Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Contract service provider
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602-909-0771 520.371.1735 602.788.2088 623.308.0586 623-221-1895
woodnvine@live.com justbiteme2010@yahoo.com secretary@mma-az.org treasurer@mma-az.org burg216@aol.com membership@mma-az.org activities@mma-az.org communications@mma-az.org quartermaster@mma-az.org smusblulgt@aol.com cj@mma-az.org lobbyist@mma-az.org alobbyist@mma-az.org bobbij2@earthlink.net editor@mma-az.org webmaster@mma-az.org
MMA of Arizona District Contacts Casa Grande District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520.371.1735. . . . . . . . . SMUSBLULGT@aol.com Eagle District
Cherie “Ruby” Dubrow 623.328.7255 cheriedubrow@yahoo.com Steve “Tuffy” Belzer 602.399.2325 tuffy_56@hotmail.com Leather District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.635.5569. . . . . . . . . cgates0617@yahoo.com Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales 623.693.4932 rattlensnake@yahoo.com Northern Arizona District . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim “Redneck” Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.660.0656. . . . . . . . . redneck@ourranch.com Red Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joann Pilger-Letzin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480-968-5644 . . . . . . . . jletzin@msn.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom “Teekay” Kartler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480-832-0117 . . . . . . . . tkartler@cox.net Rim Country District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.978.1537. . . . . . . . . woodnvine@live.com Becca “Vine” Holyoak 928.978.2850 woodnvine@live.com Verde Valley District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry “Stretch” Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480.226-4135 . . . . . . . . tpaynehogs@yahoo.com Debi Althouse 480.212.3442 debialthouse@yahoo.com White Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlene Hulsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928-245-8888 . . . . . . . . carlene1duda@hotmail.com Bill "Wild Bill" Hulsey 928-245-8888 wildbill4mma@gmail.com
MMA of Arizona Life Service Mike Bennett Tom and Lynna Buohl Fritz Clapp, Esq Tom Corr Dick “Turtle” Davis* Dave Deckwa Marysia Deckwa Mick Degn Bob Gates
Howard Gelman James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca “Vine” Holyoak Joseph Hoodak Ray “Rayman” Huston
Tambria Kirk-Huston Teri Kelley* Butch Kirkham Carl Letzin Joanne Letzin “Pipe” Loomis Stony Monday Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave Janie Picciano
Tony Picciano Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Edward “Jersey” Smith Betty McDonald-Swinford CJ Swinford Wes Sellards
MMA of Arizona Life Membership Casa Grande District Tom Corr Eddie Davis Steve Musgrave Carol Myers
Edward Smith Ron Spirlock Garry Thurston Kris Wall Michael Wendt
Cochise District Jon V. Everett Kresent Gurtler Ernie Harris Thom Ihli David Leabo Phyllis Rimmer Betty Rodriguez
Northern Arizona District Larry Evans Joseph Harris Bill Justice Marie Justice Renee Lippert Steve”Limey” Lippert Eddie Lovato
Eagle District Julie Cissne Kimberly Cole Cherie Dubrow Billy “Desperado” Larson George Graham Ray Houston Eufemio Polanco Gene Mummet Earl Rigby Scot Williamson Wesley Strait Michael Vigorito
Phoenix District Mark Belden Mark Borato Tom Buohl Lynna Buohl Russell G. Cheetham Jr. David Deckwa Sr. Marysia Deckwa Lee Erceg* Tom Erhardt Victor Florio Jack “Yukon Jack” Fry Jeff Gordon Tracy Gruber Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Barbara Hatley* Roger Hurm Lee Irvine Butch Kirkham Judy Kirkham Karen Konley Keven Kullberg Chester Larson Sue Leggett Dean Lott Diane Malone Betty McDonald Larry Myers Fred Pascarelli Forrest Phillips Beverlee Simmons Waldo Stuart* Charles Swinford
Grand Canyon District Stephen Briggs High Country District Marlin Kussler Colin MacDiarmid* Stony Monday Leather Debbie Basher Richard L. Davis* Terry Engelking Cindy Gates James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Larry Griffith Dave “Stiffy” Hill Don Hill Joseph Hoodak Tambria Kirk Dave Kopp Henry “Skip” Mikolajczyk Tony Picciano Jane Picciano Deborah Riggs Gerald Riggs John “Skip” Sims
Red Mountain District Mike “Maddog” Bennett James Cionci Debra Donaldson Bob Gumfory Glen Koepke
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Trish McElyea Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Carl Letzin Joanne Pilger-Letzin Michelle Wirth-Packer Rim Country District Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca Holyoak Ruth Lewis Roger Ogborn Diane Schultz Wayne Slocum Jane Wilcox Salt River District James Best Mick Degn John Emerson Chuck Franklin Howard Gelman Bill Goodwin Bob Gumfory Sherry Harradence Gay Hayward James Hillyard William Hitze Wade Jackson Larry Jenkins Phyllis Kelley* Glen Koepke Elmer Myers Darline Olsen “Lady Jewells” Olson-Lentz Greg Oppedal Don “Sandman” Randolph Catherine “Kate” Rouse Larry Venteicher Tucson District Dennis Beye M. Juaregui Ralph Levon Pipe Loomis Kathy Marble Martin Minninger The Solano Family Verde Valley District Ken Cadigan Robert Dixson Rose Dixson Jessica Howell Bob Gates Bill Lyons Jr. Michael Mooney
Dale Vandermolen Westsiders District Deborah Blair Kimberley “Sunshiney” Cole George Graham Ray Huston Gene “Gobb” Mummert Wesley “T-Bone” Straight Michael Vigorito White Mountain District Tim Belous Randy Crider John “Oilcan” Fields* Bob Kirby Ben McLachlan Robin Pierce Randy Rahn Terry K. Rutherford Rich Tuminello Denise Hunter-Tuminello Buddy Zahnle Other District Mike Revere MMA State NCOM Bill Bish - Encino, CA Fritz Clapp Esq. Joe Eggleston* Tank Tiger Mike Revere Motorcycle Club Life Members Sober Riders since 08/2003 Limey Riders since 09/2005 VIII’s Society since 11/2006 Life Emeritus Members Roger "Priest" Hurm - Chairman Bill Justice - Chairman CJ Swinford - Chairman Colin “Cinders” MacDiarmid* Co-Founders of MMA-AZ Joe Eggleston, Esq.* AIM Attorney Richard Lester, Esq. AIM Attorney * In Memoriam
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MMA of Arizona District Meeting Times & Locations Casa grande 3rd Sunday 11am Silver Bullet Bar 1401 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande, AZ Eagle 3rd Sunday at 10am Baca Loco (old Chuy’s) 5134 N. 95th Ave. Glendale, AZ
Red Mountain3rd Sunday at 10 am What The Hell Bar 7303 E Main St Mesa, Az.
White Mountain 1st Sunday at 1pm American Legion Post 30 825 East Main Street Springerville,AZ
Bring a friend to your meeting
Rim Country 2nd Sunday at 9 am Flying Grizzly 5079 AZ 87 Strawberry, AZ
Leather 2nd Saturday at 10 am Charley’s Place 4324 W. Thunderbird Rd. Glendale, AZ
Verde Valley 2nd Sunday at 11 am Nate’s Cowboy Cafe 1481 Highway 89A Clarkdale, AZ Come Early for Breakfast!
northern Arizona 2nd Saturday at 9 am Glen Canyon Steakhouse 201 N. Lake Powell Page, AZ
MMA of Arizona Membership Information Join and support the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona use the membership form and mail it together with your check or money order. Make payable to MMA of Arizona and send to the address below. you may also fill out and print our membership form online or use our electronic registration service and a credit card at www.mma-az.org.
What is the MMA MMA is a Motorcyclists Rights Organization (MRO) comprised of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts who are concerned with the future, safety, and welfare of motorcycling. We are a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to improving the social atmosphere that surrounds motorcyclists, and protecting the individual freedoms of citizens. We are an association that lobbies and educates the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. When you become a member of the MMA of Arizona, you make a difference in the ongoing mission to protect your right to ride and enjoy the motorcycle of your choice, your choice of riding apparel, and when and where you can ride a motorcycle. These issues are real and present in today’s “protect yourself from yourself” political environment. This holds true for all levels of government. At the state level we have a lobbyist who regularly visits our state capital to lobby our legislators on the issues concerning the motorcyclists in Arizona. On the national level we are aligned with the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and several other motorcycle rights organizations. Memberships are open to anyone regardless of what type of motorcycle you ride, if any. All memberships include: The Motorcycle Patriot Newsletter, Membership Card, $3000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit, Event Updates, Voting Guides, and the ability to interact with some of the most politically active motorcyclists in the state of Arizona. The MMA of Arizona needs the support of all motorcycle riders and we hope you will consider joining this dedicated organization.
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From Our Chairman MMA of Arizona Chairman Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak
NCOM Repot Steve “Muskrat” Musgrave
Chairman’s comments relative to motorcycle rights and the MMA of Arizona
The Board of Directors (BOD) of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona has voted to direct our lobby team to once again work together -- as one unit --starting in December 2013. With guidance from the Board of Directors, they will be working with issues pertinent to all of the motorcycle enthusiasts in and around the state of Arizona. The Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona would like to invite all Motorcycle Rights Organizations in Arizona to team up with the active MRO lobbyist team that we’ve assembled, and freely utilize the many resources this team brings to the political lobbying table. The more we stand together, the more efficient we become when pushing important MRO issues at the Capitol. When Arizona’s motorcyclists are working together in unity, then more elected lawmakers will take us seriously. Joining together as a lobbying force results in a stronger collective impact in the legislative process. When MOTIVATED Arizona motorcyclists attend functions like Day at the Dome, The Best of the West, and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists conferences, the more we remain informed and are likely to make educated decisions concerning motorcycle rights and the protection of our lifestyle here in Arizona. Here’s my vision: all MMA, ABATE and individual advocates riding to the Capitol for the ‘Day at the Dome’ and showing support by taking time to talk to the district Representatives. We can talk to our Reps about concerns and personally thank them for their support re: motorcyclists’ freedoms. The more of us who attend ‘Day at the Dome,’ the more of a dynamic impression it will make to the LAWMAKERS who will be attending. The reality of hundreds of big bikes with informed, polite and sincere motorcyclists is hard to ignore and impossible to forget. Let’s make it happen!
NCOM Region 9 Board Member
nCoM Region 9 news and updates Region VI Regional Meeting and 2013 Board of Directors Meeting It is not listed on the general Agenda for the Meetings here in Atlanta but Board members, Liaisons and Officers have their Closed Board Meeting Friday evening. That is why it is necessary that attendees for this Meeting get into Atlanta early enough Friday to be able to attend. The meeting did end up getting started late anyway as one of the members was getting harassed at his local Airport just long enough to miss his intended plane. After the meeting being brought to order there were the Board introductions and new or Temporary Members being brought on board. Paul Landers the head of TMRA II, Region II and a great driving force for the National Defenders Program was voted in as Co-Director for Region 2. There were several new proposed groups wishing to become NCOM Groups, one of which was the MMAA from here in AZ. As the Co Directors for Region 9, we were asked if we knew anything about this group. As they are from AZ I do know about them and do know a lot of their members and so stated that they should become an NCOM represented group. The Vote was then taken, it was unanimous and MMAA of AZ is a now member of NCOM. Jim “Putter” Putman, former Senator from South Dakota discussed what is going on with the Legislative Task Force. First there are going to be some personnel changes in the task force. As with any other group there are people that join and then do not follow through with their responsibilities, and these members are going to be removed from the Task force. Putter has actually been in contact with several National Legislators to become members but at this time has not received a definite commitment, but remains hopeful. Part of his goals for the upcoming year is to obtain as many Federal Grants as possible to be used for National Motorcycle related issues. One of the important issues we deal with at our Board Meetings is discussing and coming up with reasonable cities to hold future Conventions and Board meetings. Animal, David Reid generally handles the legwork making sure that cities being considered will be viable locations. After discussion and voting it was decided that the 2014
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Convention in May, will be in Dallas, TX and the 2014 Board Meeting in November will be in Baltimore, MD. Then discussion commenced for the important Silver Spokes Awards Nominations for the banquet at the 2014 Convention. This is the highlight of the Convention to honor those that have gone above and beyond for the Motorcycling community. There are awards given in different categories from Government to entertainment to the special Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award. It was decided that our very own, AZ Motorcycle advocate Bobbi Hartman will receive this award in 2014. She is currently involved with the Lobby Team representing MMA of Arizona. We then went on to discuss what type of new Seminars we can bring for the membership that attends the Convention. This next year we seem to be focusing on what it will take to move forward with researching and writing to receive Grants and to pass Legislation, local and national. Also, there was a presentation from Slider Gilmore on Staying Alive -- training and education for new riders, including Trike riders.
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Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) MoToRCyCLE THEFTS DECLInE SLIgHTLy Your motorcycle could be stolen in a New York minute, especially if you live in NYC which is the nation's capital of motorcycle thievery (903 thefts), followed by swingin' Las Vegas (757), the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. Next comes San Diego (633), Indianapolis (584) and Miami (535). Overall, just like when it comes to car thefts, motorcycle thefts have been dropping. In 2012, the year in which the NICB bases its analysis, they amounted to 46,061 rippedoff bikes, down 1% from the year before. Based on National Crime Information Center (NCIC) motorcycle theft data for 2012, Honda was the motorcycle brand stolen most often, with 9,082 for the year (representing 20% of all motorcycles stolen). It was followed by Yamaha (7,517=16%), Suzuki (7,017=15%), Kawasaki (4,839=11%) and Harley-Davidson (3,755=8%), rounding out the top five makes. When it comes to states, thieves appear to prefer warm weather -- just like all motorcycle riders. California was first (6,082 thefts), followed by Florida (4,110), Texas (3,400), North Carolina (2,574) and Indiana (2,334), and more than twice as many bikes were stolen during summer months than in the winter. Unfortunately, fewer stolen motorcycles are recovered than cars. While 53.9% of stolen cars were returned to their owners, only 39% of motorcycles found their way back. The NICB says that's because it’s easier to "chop" bikes for their parts, hide them in barns or garages, or ship them out of the country in giant containers.
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Walberg is troubled by the fact that potential negative impacts on nationwide motorcycling are not addressed and questions whether the CDC should be tasked with researching and making recommendations regarding transportation safety. The Michigan Representative has also been prompted to ask CDC Director Thomas Frieden; “is it the goal or strategy of the CDC to reduce the use of motorcycles - a legal mode of transportation by recommending and pursing a federal helmet law?”
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gLoBAL TIRE MARKET PRoJECTED To gRoW, DRIVEn By MoToRCyCLES The worldwide market for tires is projected to grow at a 5% annual rate for the period 2014-2015, and motorcycles will be a key driver. According to an industry report, the increasing demand for motorcycles positively influences the demand for tires and hence leads to the growth of the Global Tire market. The demand for motorcycles comes from developing and under-developed countries where the penetration rate of cars is low.
“As an avid and experienced motorcycle rider, I believe government should be in the business of promoting the recreational, economic and environmental benefits of responsible motorcycle riding – not discouraging it,” stated Congressman Walberg in the letter. “During difficult fiscal times, the American people would be better served by your continued efforts to address widespread societal health matters such as virus prevention, cancer and heart disease.” Rep. Walberg was prompted to action by a presentation given by the Helmet Law Review Team of the Community Preventative Services Task Force in late October 2013 which concluded that mandatory helmet laws would “produce substantial economic benefits.”
Perhaps reflecting the nation's sustained campaign against texting while driving, that problem is growing much more slowly than surfing the Web. The percentage of people who report texting while driving rose slightly over the past five years, from 31% to 35% of all drivers. Among those 18-29, the number who report doing so has actually decreased, from 71% to 69%. Chris Mullen, State Farm's director of technology research says, "We need to keep an eye on social media, reading e-mail, all these other functions folks can use. … That could be legislation, it could be enforcement, it could be education and awareness." DRIVERS WouLD oPT To LoSE ConTRoL
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A new survey finds that one in five Americans would never take the wheel again if a self-driving, or autonomous, car were available. CarInsurance.com asked 2,000 drivers whether they would buy an autonomous car if it meant they never had to drive again, and 20% of them said yes. That number soars if cheaper car insurance is part of the deal.
Texting while driving used to be an offense identified with younger vehicle operators, but a new poll shows how it has spread to older drivers as well. The poll also found that one in four drivers are now accessing the Web while driving, yet another dangerous distraction, and the increase is driven by older drivers using smartphones.
While 1 in 5 licensed drivers surveyed said they would gladly turn over the keys and let computers do the driving, more than a third of those surveyed said an 80% discount on car insurance rates would make purchase of an autonomous vehicle “very likely,” and 90% of respondents said they would at least consider the idea.
The number of drivers who report using their cell phones to access the Internet while behind the wheel continues to rise, to a point where nearly one of four drivers are going online while driving, according to a national survey that has tracked the potentially deadly practice over the past five years. There were also jumps in the percentages of people who read or respond to e-mail, and who read or update social media networks while driving, according to an article appearing on the front page of USA TODAY on Tuesday, November 12th.
Cars that park themselves, navigate stop-and-go-traffic or avert an impending collision are already on U.S. roads today, and Nissan has promised to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle -- one that allows a computer to assume control under the right conditions -- to showrooms by 2020. A fully automated vehicle that doesn’t need a human operator could someday follow.
Also, it is expected that the adoption of tubeless tires in the Global Motorcycle market will increase and will have a positive impact on the Global Tire market.
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past three years the sharpest increases in smartphone ownership were among drivers 40 and over. For drivers ages 40-49, the percentage that owns smartphones rose from 47% in 2011 to 82% in 2013; for those 50-64, it went from 44% to 64%, and for those 65 and older, from 23% to 39%.
Insurer State Farm began asking drivers in 2009 whether they went online while driving. The percentage of drivers who said they do so has nearly doubled, from 13% in 2009 to 24% this year. Among drivers ages 18-29, that number rose from 29% to 49%. Most research on distracted driving -- and most laws against it -- has focused on texting while driving, which creates a crash risk 23 times greater than not doing so, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But the rise in ownership of smartphones, which allow users to surf the Web, access social media and send and receive e-mail, means there are more opportunities than ever for driver distraction, and over the
“Our survey shows cheaper insurance will greatly influence consumer acceptance,” said CarInsurance.com managing editor Des Toups. “Some of the liability of operating a car will doubtless be assumed by the manufacturer,” Toups said. “But a lot of the decrease in rates could come simply because there would be many fewer accidents.” Trust will be a big hurdle, the survey results show, as 64% said computers were not capable of the same quality of decision-making that human drivers exhibit, and 75% said they can drive a car better than a computer could. Asked what they would do with their additional free time, 26% responded that they’d text/talk with friends, 21% would read, while 10% would sleep and 7% would work.
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MMA of Arizona Calendar of Events
To submit event information please contact MMA of AZ State Event Officer by phone at 623.695.5659 or Email activities@mma-az.org
Jan.18th, 2014-Mesa,AZ 4th Annual Skin & Steel Presented byAmerican Legion, Post 2, Tempe Greatest Show in Arizona! Arizona's ONLY Tattoo and Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet! Free Admission and open to everyone!! 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Featured Tattoo Artist is Big Mike33 of Ink Fever Tattoo Studio in Riverside, CA. Sponsors: Sailor Jerry Rum. Tattoo Artists, Body Piercing, Motorcycles of all kinds, Swap Meet, Tattoo & Bike Contests, Baked Food Auction, Fashion Show, Kissing Booth, Event T-Shirt, $5 Sloppy Joe lunch, Vendors, Music, Beer, Awards, Raffles and a whole lot more!All bikes are welcome! So get ready to be entertained, tattooed, eat and party!RAIN OR SHINE ~ NO rain date! Average is Sunshine & 73 degrees. American Legion Riders, Post 2 - 2125 S Industrial Park Ave., Tempe, AZ. 85282. Tattoo and Bike Contest Entry $5 each. For more information www.skinandsteelaz.com or email info@skinandsteelaz.com
Jan.25,2014-P hoenix,AZ MMA Leather District 3 Ball Run Come on out and join us for a day of fen. We are going to play 3Ball $5.00 per person. Sign in will be at the Maverick Bar 9605 N.19th ave 1200n. End party is at Charley's place 43rd ave and Thunderbird. If it rains we will just have a big party at Charley's 50/50 door prizes and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and our famous scratch award. FMI 623-6955659
Sun - February 9th -Florence, AZ 31st Annual Florence Prison Run Red & White Arizona presents the 31st Annual Florence Prison Run. Ride a Harley, go to prison! Steel Horse info 8am registration, 10am departure. See flyer for all other locations. Must be 21 or older.
Sat - Feb.22,2014 - New R iver MMA 22nd Annual Beach Party Come out and join us for the 22nd annual beach party. $10.00 per person. Live music,Bike Show,Tattoo Contest and our Famous Hawaiian Shirt Contest. Food available. The Band is the Mods 5050 and door prizes FMI-Cindy 623-695-5659
Sat - Mar.15,2014 Starting in Glendale Az Vulture Mine Run This event is put on by MMA Leather District, Limey Riders MC, Desert Thunder MC and the Hooligan’s MC sign in at Charley's place 43rd ave and Thunderbird $10.00 per person 50/50 door prizes 135 mile ride through the desert and by Vulture mine. FMI-602-3846960 Pam
Send in events for listing by February 5th to activities@mma-az.org. Paper will cover March and April Events!
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Lobbyist Update Legislative Updates from our Motorcycle Lobbyist Billy “Desperado” Larson MMA-AZ Designated Lobbyist
Mike Myers – statistics of what we need to focus on. We need to cut our fatalities. What can we do to reduce these numbers? Having a safer crash is not an option. Let’s not have a crash. Check your bike before you go. Do not drink and drive. Check medications. Should you ride? Pass rather than take a chance. Be aware when you ride. Never stop looking and watching. Assume you are seen? HELL NO. Proper braking, 60% of braking is in front wheel. Rider training. Impaired driving 2011 #1 violation. Right of way violations 2012 # 1 violation. MRF at Federal level – what the states voted.
Meeting of The Minds Report, Sept, 26-29, 2013 We came together to share experiences and ready to battle congress. We can’t get tired. We can’t give up. This movement protects our life style. “We need old warriors to teach and young warriors to learn.” MRF status update - MRF had 3 conferences last year, bikers on the beltway, 3 officers training. 28 functioning committees. Finances strongest since 1999. Membership up. Every one of us is the MRF. Working on a lot of bills. We want a strong legislative agenda. 2014 Grass Roots day following Bikers on the Beltway. We need to tell our legislators what we want them to work on for us. They work for us. Continue our outreach, banners at Broken Spoke at Sturgis this year. Will attend Daytona. Continue working together. Reach out to other groups. We are all about motorcycles. That’s why we need to work together. We need to work on communication. Where are we going, where have we been, and what do we want to happen. We have 250,000 members communication is key.
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Federal funding levels to drop dramatically. States voted to proceed with keeping funds at current levels.
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Motorcycle roadside sound test. MRF does not support a national standard at federal level. We will support current state issues.
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HIPPA – Do not proceed. Continue to monitor until we can get data or have a large scale problem.
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Issues: • Motorcycle check points. 4 states have outlawed these. States may fund on their own. We are working on stopping federal funding. HR1861
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Definition of a motorcycle – Continue to support and monitor programs. If it has handlebars and you sit across the seat (straddle) that is a motorcycle.
• Ethanol. Affects all vehicles. EPA allows 10%. Manufacturers said ok. No testing on lines, fittings. The latest solution is to use new pumps. We are asking for more studies to make sure this works.
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Discrimination – MRF supports any non-discrimination. No current federal bill pending. Vote to support. No current opportunity to proceed.
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Current climate in Washington DC not conclusive to stop working with international groups for various issues. If things come up we can proceed.
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Equipment and apparel – monitor. IIHS wants ABS on motorcycles.
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Safer Roadway design engineering – Support cable barriers.
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CDC involvement in motorcycle issues – Support ban on CDC involvement.
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Five organizations that oppose MRF. Continue to stop them from receiving funding.
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Federal Health Care discrimination we will continue to oppose.
• Black Box – data recorders for vehicles. Has been used effectively is some cases HR2414 is make these required on motorcycles and is the property of the owner of the vehicle. • Michigan group – SMARTER - working with the state to make sure the laws passed are motorcycle friendly. Send letters to congress, stopping checkpoints. Run on website. No regular meetings, quarterly conference call. Support from non-profit (they have 2). • Anti-gang legislation – people who congregate and hang out, wear the same clothing. Congress is afraid of what this may open to voters. HR0875 • Concerns about driverless cars not able to pick up a motorcycle. Not true, have seen testing and documentation. Vehicles can pick up small items. • CDC claims motorcycle helmets save lives and injuries. We have asked them to not be involved in this issue. We have enough government oversight now. 150,000 all deceased, 4,500 motorcycles. • nTSB – working on recommendations for safety. 90% of NTSB recommendations are accepted. We were excited they were working on our behalf. They emphasize training and helmets. No legislative or enforcement powers, but they put forth great recommendations. • EPA – pushing for ethanol. Proposing City Centers. Livability, use less fuel, closer to where you work, less commute. 2005 – 2011 10,000 fewer vehicle fatalities. Not motorcycles. • Challenge – get involved in at least one campaign this coming year. It will open your eyes. Make a phone call or 3 calls to support these bills. Awards: Mass Motorcycle Association – Multiple stop procedures, Rhode Island Motorcycle, Association – Increased penalties, Kansas ABATE - Legalized motorcycle lighting, Texas ABATE Confederation passed 2 issues - Trike framing and Motorcycle framing, New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization - Unlicensed/intoxicated drivers, ABATE North Carolina - Motorcycle right of way bill, Missouri – Checkpoint ban and lighting bill, ABATE of Wisconsin – Strong relationship with legislative delegation, ABATE of Illinois – Effective relationship with Secretary of Transportation, ABATE of Pennsylvania – Relationship with Congressman, ABATE of AZ, ACMC, and MMA of AZ – Eliminate motorcycle emission testing in only county in country to have this law, Timothy McCall from Washington was the scholarship winner, gave a presentation on lane splitting, and toll road issues and solutions in Washington.
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MRF State Reps: Regular communications from your state rep is crucial. You must be kept informed. By-law changes are sent out to membership, published in newsletter, chance to review and comment. Then vote. Let your rep have your input. May result in two way dialogue about the issue. MRF is reluctant to change the by-laws, unless it is for technology issues, they have worked all of this time. Working on an instruction manual for MRF. How to handle issues; get information, where to take issues, etc. Real tool to help new reps. Looking for feedback on what may be needed to be included. Check web site or newsletter for email addresses for departments. A lot of our communication comes from our “Reps list”. Can get information on what is going on around the United States. Rep cam put out a request for information on any issue you may be working on. www.mrf.org and go to reference library. Good source of info. If you pass a bill, please forward to our web master to send it out. Bikers Inside Beltway: This year, “bikers inside the beltway” on Thursday and grass roots training on Friday. How do we take this information back to our states and get the message out? We need to go back to grass roots. Best of the West is in Dillon Colorado. MRF would like to do alternate years: Best of the West one year and Best of the East the alternate year. For “Bikers inside the beltway”, need to make sure you are including lobbying in your visit. Just showing up helps the cause. Be in the hallways, the
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cafeteria. Attend hearings if possible. If you have the opportunity to present your cause, please take it. We include the AMA in the invite. Bill Support: When a politician lays it out there to present a bill we ask for, but we do not show up to support when needed, the next time we ask them for help the answer is no. And they share with other politicians. Then they come home and take that perception with them. We need to be able to go to them for help to get things done. We need to step up to support their bills. www.congress.gov put in the bill number and you will get a list of bill sponsors. The Legislative Director for each state is responsible for getting this info out. What can the MRF do better? Let us know how we can help you. Please be candid and blunt.
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You ca In January we will be rolling out our Contest criteria for and if y you ca this program. Bottom line additional free Motorcycle http://w courses coming your way Thanks to Allstate and the AMSAF win. Again, our goal is to try and help get as The MR many folks through a Motorcycle Course as we can. • We’ve been putting weekly Motorcycle Safety Tips on Facebook and I have to admit they are pretty good. Our viewings go through the roof each week when we put them on which means you’re looking at them. THANK YOU. Go to Facebook and do a Like on our page so you get the tips if you’re not receiving them. As you can see, we’ve accomplished a lot during 2013 and we can’t thank you enough for your support. As we look at 2014, some of our goals are the following: • Increase the number of Free Motorcycle Courses for potential or present motorcycle riders. Statistics show that if you’re trained on a motorcycle, you’re a better rider and helps reduce Motorcycle Accidents. • Add more Statistical information to our web site to help educate the Motorcycle Community on Safety and Awareness factors. • We share 52 plus Motorcycle Safety tips during the year. At present we share that weekly on Facebook. We’d like to add that also to our website so we have some history data there. • We need more Sponsors to help us achieve these goals. Remember: Motorcycle Education and Awareness cannot be an event; it has to be a continuous process to reduce accidents. Are we going to be complainers about accidents or are we going to step up to the plate to help reduce the accidents? We need your help to do this. Please HELP us and together we can reduce Motorcycle accidents and fatalities here in Arizona. We’re very proud of who we are and what we’ve accomplished so far. If you’ve been a part of this process due to being a Sponsor or helping us in other ways, you should also be very proud of what you’ve done. You’re help and support is very much appreciated. Words cannot say enough. We have a lot of work left to reduce Motorcycle Accidents. Help us do this.
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Motorcycle Riders Foundation Testifies Before Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a field hearing on the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in northern Virginia where the MRF had the opportunity to testify. There were over 140 panelists that represented a variety of concerned parties. The majority of the panelists were very pro-ethanol, with most of them coming from corn growers and biofuel associations. There were only a handful of people from vehicle-based associations. The hearing was open to general public.
Let us blunt. The reason for the hearing was unclear, as the EPA does not have to adhere to any of the panelist’s suggestions. ss. And One possible reason for the hearing could be to give the out for pro-ethanol types a forum to vent after the EPA announced that it is considering lowering the amount of putting ethanol to be produced according to the RFS in 2014. The EPA specifically said that one of the reasons for the drop in production is a shrinking market place and customer base for the higher blends of ethanol, like E-15. MRF Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Jeff Hennie, had this to say, “Our message to the EPA is simple, first halt the sale of E-15 then conduct a comprehensive, independent, scientific study on the full effects of E-15 on all types of vehicles.” To date the only study that has been conducted by the EPA on E-15 is on the tail pipe emissions. The purpose of the study was to make sure the higher ethanol blend did not pollute more than E-10. Prior to October 2010 the EPA had not allowed the sale of the higher blend according to the Clean Air Act (CAA). When they issued the waiver the motorcycling community at large approached the EPA and told them we are opposed to E-15 for various reasons, one of which is the possibility of voiding any warranty work if the higher blend was used in the motorcycle. They tried to make various assurances that the pumps would be clearly labeled and that new pump technology will reduce the in line fuel from the previous customer. Currently blender pumps can hold 2-3 gallons and the new technology will reduce this to just a fraction of a gallon. The proprietor of the gas station must purchase the new pumps so that solution seems unlikely to happen anytime soon. This is the perfect time to contact your Federal Representatives and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 875, a bill that would stop the sale of E-15 until a trustworthy study of E-15 is complete.
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Editor’s Space Comments relative to the content, current affairs or anything that is on my mind at the time of this publication. Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Editor, Motorcycle Patriot MMA Vice Chairman
Strength in numbers in 2014 Editorial by Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Wow -- 2013 is already gone? Now that the holiday hoopla has past and 2014 has arrived, maybe it’s time for me to follow that list of resolutions. Those who bingeshopped will now be doubled up in pain as the Visa bills start to arrive; of course, they swear to pay off their debts and never to do again. Those of us who indulged in glorious food for two months straight are vowing to eat healthy and exercise every day. Sadly, we know that by April most New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside. What starts as a long list becomes very short. A few years back, I vowed to begin living my life in moderation and continuity. The plan was to eat a healthier diet, to strive each day to be a better person, to waste less money, and to dedicate more time and energy to my passions. Again, I was reducing the negative influences and focusing on the positive. About The Positive: Motorcycles have been my greatest passion throughout my life. Over thirteen years ago I joined the Modified Motorcycle Association, and at the time I thought to myself – Wow, this is a really informed group of people who were actually doing something in the grand scheme of the motorcycle world! At first I thought my 20 bucks would just help the effort a bit. After attending a few meetings, I knew I must get much more involved. I committed to MMA. Small things at first -- helping at runs, writing articles for the paper, and writing my legislators when called upon. As years passed, I became more and more involved, until I’d served in almost every position at the district level -- including District Manager for 6 years. Funny, the only job I ever wanted in our district was Sgt @ Arms…never happened. Time passed. I decided to become the Board Member for the Leather District at the MMA state level. I felt it was time to help our direction and the mission of the MMA. Today, I’ve moved up to Vice Chairman while still remaining your Motorcycle Patriot editor. Most of the time, state level positions are more scrutinized and criticized by
the members instead of applauded. Please know that the decisions made at state level are for the direct benefit of the whole association…and not the whims of a chosen few. State level officers work as daily volunteers at personal expense for MMA causes, and most of this effort is invisible and usually thankless. Every State officer goes above and beyond on many issues, as most are still very active within their respective district levels. Not all members, passionate or not, want to be immersed in living and breathing MMA…and that’s understandable. Perhaps you had a passion to perpetuate the message of safety and awareness so that you and other brothers and sisters could be safer on the road. Perhaps you joined to help protect your rights as a rider in Arizona and support our lobby efforts -- whatever the case, you joined because you were enthusiastic about something we do. Although MMA officers encourage people to volunteer, many folks run at the thought. Hey, the old saying of “never volunteer for anything” sticks in the minds of many. But now we must look at the options to volunteer work. When our lobbyists put out a call to action to phone and write our legislators…please be there ready to roll. It’s a ten-minute deal, kids. And it works. If MMA needs warm bodies in the gallery at the Capitol and you have available time… please be there. Your smiling face can influence important votes. Another strong force-for-good is our M.A.P. Program. The coordinators and instructors are always looking for helpful MMA members to ASSIST with presentations at regional high school driving classes around the state. It is easy and rewarding, even if the job is handing out brochures or observing the course. Our Arizona young folks are the drivers and bikers of tomorrow… and it’s critical to make them aware of motorcycle rights and the motorcyclists who share the roads. Lives will be saved. Want to keep it simple? Two minutes of pep talk and signing up a new person as member is one of the greatest ways to further MMA. Adding one more howl to the MMA pack when our voices need to be heard = Big Win. We must grow our membership monthly because our political strength is in human numbers. So keep it easy. Remember to carry just one extra printed-out membership form with you in your vest pocket. Then, if the time’s right, sign up a friend or relative or even a co worker --- but first, invite them to a meeting. You can get the slick new membership info tri-folds from any district meeting, or download the basic membership application from our website www.mma-az.org. Sharing an MMA membership application form can have far-reaching results for motorcyclists everywhere. Give it a try, it really does matter.
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Submitted by Snakebite On the afternoon of November 2nd 2013, members from MMA, ABATE, local motorcycle clubs and interested folks from the community gathered at the Maverick Saloon in Phoenix -- our mission was to raise supplemental funds for our longtime friend Debbie Riggs, who’s in a battle with pancreatic cancer. Loyal and helpful, Debbie is a MMA Leather District and Shadow Mountain ABATE member who has given her time and energy to MMA and motorcycle rights for many years. The outpouring of kindness from local businesses was amazing and was matched by the generosity of all who attended the fundraiser. The event started with a bang and lasted about three hours. The Maverick Saloon employees were perfect hosts and even donated to the auction and supplied a great DJ for the event. There were so many raffles and auction items nearly everyone won a prize. Happily, $2084 was raised to help Debbie and her husband Gareld with medical and everyday expenses. Enclosed is a personal thank-you note from them. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the recent fundraiser held for Debbie. Your donations were very generous and greatly appreciated. What touched us most was the love and support. Thank you for your good vibes and prayers in our trying time. She will beat this. Thank You, Debbie and Gareld.
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Submitted by Vine MMA-Rim Country District held their 10th Annual Birds on Bikes on Nov. 23, 2013. RCD teams up with the Safeway of Payson every year to feed at least 20 families in our community. This year was a complete success. Of the nine years I’ve personally worked with this event, it was the first time RCD had to deliver meals in cages because of cold, snow and ice. We had a fantastic showing of members who came out in spite of the freezing cold and snow. All of the wonderful families were happy and appreciative for the delivered Thanksgiving dinners – and each household received a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we received monetary donations from several business members that in turn gave us enough funds to provide each delivery with a pumpkin pie. It made a big difference.Thanks to everyone for the love and commitment!
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Birds on Bikes - Phoenix Submitted by Snakebite On Sunday November 24th, motorcycle folks from around the Greater Phoenix Valley gathered and rode to the St Vincent de Paul Society charity, located at 1075 W Jackson St, Phoenix AZ, for the MMA-AZ Annual Birds-on-Bikes Event. Bikes started rolling into St Vincent’s parking lot around 11:30 am. The minute we rode up, volunteer workers were already standing by to load up the frozen turkeys. We soon discovered the St Vincent kitchen volunteers were busy cooking a delicious meal especially for our arrival. Every year, they insist on feeding us although we always ask them not to bother. So this year, the St Vincent’s folks put out a donation can for the suggested $5 donation; after chipping in, we all felt much better about eating a hot well-prepared chicken BBQ lunch. All tallied, MMA members collected around 200 turkeys, hundreds of canned goods and $1400 in cash donations. This was the smallest collection I ever remember, and I have attended this event for 13 years. Perhaps the days of rainy weather kept many contributors at home. As always, the people at St Vincent de Paul express gratitude for our Birds-on-Bikes contributions, large or small. I know they look forward to seeing us each year – but, next year, we can do even better!
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MMA of Arizona Business Member Listing - listed by city At Large
Sober Riders MC, Inc Organizations and Clubs Business Life Member
Apache Junction
American Legion Riders Post 27 Organizations and Clubs 1018 S Meridan Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85220 602-541-2441 Business Life Member Captain’s Bars & Restaurants 300 W Apache Trail #118 Apache Junction, AZ 85217 480-288-2590 Business Life Member Fat Rabbit Tattoo
Services and Miscellaneous 936 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 480-570-0632 Phoenix Vulcan Riders Organizations and Clubs Apache Junction, AZ 602-696-8064 Superstition Harley Davidson Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2910 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85220 480-346-0600
Avondale
Airepros Air Conditioning & Heating Services and Miscellaneous 2022 N 106th Lane Avondale, AZ 85392 623-547-5992 Dart Cycle Worx Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1060 N Eliseo Felix Way Ste 10 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-925-5503 Business Life Member
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Silver Bullet Bar Bars & Restaurants 1401 North Pinal Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-1363
Clarksdale
1012 Lounge Bars & Restaurants 910 Main St Clarksdale, AZ 86324 928-639-0800 nate’s Cowboy Cafe Bars & Restaurants 1481 Highway 89A Clarkdale, AZ 928-639-3838
Cornville
old Corral Bar Bars & Restaurants 11375 E Cornville Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928 649-9495 grasshopper grill Bars & Restaurants 1130 S Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-649.9211
Cottonwood
Brandi’s Kitchen Bars & Restaurants 660 E Mingus Ave Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928 634-4121
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Chaparral Bar Bars & Restaurants 325 Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-1307 Business Life Member gunners BBQ Pit Bars & Restaurants 1030 S Hwy 260 Home Depot Cottonwood, AZ 86326 A Touch of Class Custom Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1421 E Birch St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-0957 Business Life Member Seitz Architectural Design Services and Miscellaneous 782 Cove Parkway Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-646-1788 Business Life Member My Dobro grill, Spirits and Music Bars & Restaurants 1100 Hwy 260 #21 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-3800
Desert Hills
Skinny Dipping Pools Services and Miscellaneous 2706 W Valley View Trail Desert Hills, AZ 85086 602-292-4033 Business Life Member
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Team Arizona Motorcyclist Training Center Services and Miscellaneous 36 N William Dillard Dr Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-998-9888 Business Life Member gilbert American Legion Organizations and Clubs 206 N Gilbert Rd Gilbert, AZ 85212
glendale
Baja Loco Bars & Restaurants 5134 N 95th Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-8839 Business Life Member Charley's Place’ Bars & Restaurants 4324 W Thunderbird RD Glendale, AZ 85306 602-439-1668 Business Life Member Limey Riders M/C Organizations and Clubs Glendale, AZ 85311 623-930-9165 Business Life Member
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AZ Battery Store Services & Micellaneous 560 N Bullard Ave Ste E50 Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-853-3321
Mayer
Smokin’ Harley’s Steakhouse & Seafood Bars & Restaurants 10456 SR 69 Mayer, AZ 86333 928-632-4255 Business Life Member
Mesa
Mainstreet Motorcycles Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 9750 E Apache Trail Mesa, AZ 85207 480-357-7595 Business Life Member VIII Society M/C Organizations and Clubs 7930 E 1st Ave Mesa, AZ 85208 480-227-2690 Business Life Member America's ultra Clean Services and Miscellaneous 738 E Dana Suite A Mesa, AZ 85204 480-206-4003 Business Life Member
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Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon Bars & Restaurants 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy New River, AZ 85087 623-465-9903 Business Life Member
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Payson
The Historical Journigan House Bars & Restaurants 202 W Main St Payson, AZ 85541 928-478-8324 Business Life Member Landmark at the Creek Bars & Restaurants 1177 E. Highway 260 Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ1 928-478-4587
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PO Box 839 Payson AZ 85547 Toll Free Voice (800)643-3321 Jakes Corner Bar Bars & Restaurants 57564 N Hwy 188 Payson, AZ 85541 602-359-1068 Mazatzal Casino Bars & Restaurants PO Box 1820 Payson, AZ 85547 800-777-7529 Business Life Member
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All-Clene Carpet Cleaners Services and Miscellaneous 609 W Bridle Path Lane Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-1358 Business Life Member
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Amon Builders, Inc Services and Miscellaneous 903 E Hwy 260 #6 Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-0689 Business Life Member
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Miller Auto Works Services and Miscellaneous 600 W Main St Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-8855 Business Life Member
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Mountain Top Brewing Company Bars & Restaurants 401 N Tyler Pkwy Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-9228 Payson Packaging Services and Miscellaneous 106 E Bonita St Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-5260 Tonto Silk Screen & Embroidery Services and Miscellaneous 403 W Frontier St Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-4207
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greer Wilson Funeral Home Services and Miscellaneous 5921 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033 623-245-0994 Business Life Member Law Tigers Services and Miscellaneous 362 N 3rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-516-0000 Business Life Member
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Pine Creek Smokehouse Bars & Restaurants 3885 N Hwy 87 Pine, AZ 928-476.6577
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Vintages grill Bars & Restaurants 5155 N Dave Wrigfield Rd Rimrock,AZ 86335 928-592-9220
Scottsdale
Southwest Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7430 E Butherus Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-951-7171 Business Life Member
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native new yorker #12 Bars & Restaurants 391 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-532-5100 Business Life Member
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American Legion Riders Tempe Post #2 Organizations and Clubs 2125 S Industrial Park Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 Business Life Member Aflac Services and Miscellaneous 6197 S Rural rd Ste 103 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-9020 Business Life Member
Tonopah
Tonopah Joe’s Family Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 41101 W Indian School Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-776-5554 Business Life Member
ATTEnTIon MMA BuSInESS MEMBERS Please review your business listing on page 12 and 13. It is possible that the information we have on file has changed, or we entered something incorrectly. Submit any corrections right away so we can update our database by the next edition. Email to membership@mma-az.org or mail to MMA of Arizona, 625 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite 103-481 Phoenix, Arizona 85027 Help us support you by providing any information you may have regarding discounts for MMA members. Consider placing an ad in our newsletter – your ad is published for a two-month period, and we can help you design it! We also offer web advertising.
Tonto Basin
Harleyannes Smokin BBQ 270 S Old Highway 188 Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 928-479-3100
ATTEnTIon MMA MEMBERS Have you visited an MMA business member’s establishment lately? Have you ever recruited one of your favorite hangouts to join as an MMA business member? Help us recruit businesses that are biker friendly! Ask your preferred businesses to consider a membership, or suggest that we can help them design an ad to place in our newsletter and/or on our website.
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The Double D Bars & Restaurants 354 Johnson Blvd Tonto Village, AZ 85541 928-978-2058
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Curly’s Customs Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 12040 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ 85363 623-764-6562 Business Life Member
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Winslow
Pt’s Bar Bars & Restaurants Winslow, AZ 86057 928-587-0708
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American Legion Post #30 Organizations and Clubs 825 E Main Springerville, AZ 85938 928-339-4475 Booga Red’s Bars & Restaurants 521 E Main St Springerville, AZ 85938 928-333-2640
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El Camino Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 277 White Mountain Dr St Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-4700
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got a Stack? What you need to know about stacking insurance policies By Mark Breyer, Esq., Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law The Husband and Wife Law Team of Breyer & Breyer
Aries: Your wish for 2014 comes true. Old obstacles and medical troubles vanish; solid friends and new projects fill your life. Second-best no longer works; demand as much space as you need. In six months, your future is bright. Enjoy. Taurus: Feeling like Groundhog Day 2014 (the movie?) Expect déjà vu, serial worries and re-runs of old issues for the next few months. Then, late spring brings an all-new scene into your life. Romance, job offerings, healing and bills paid = Win-Win. Gemini: Upfront or shady in 2014? Hard to pin down, you’ve been questioning “commitment” personally and professionally for the past few years. Fear not. The deal is pure —put down roots, give 100% and reap a harvest. Elders and babies bring good luck. Cancer: A good year of slow and steady ahead. Do serious background checks before fronting money, skill or talent into a scheme. As in 2013, you can be conned by envious parasites. Better health and deeper love guarantee success. Family first. Leo: The spirit of 2014 brings new hope into your super-sized life. Do you know HOW you appear to others? Make certain you attract rather than offend folks, Lion. Read Dale Carnegie to re-learn the secrets of pleasing others. Why? Your future joy. Virgo: The New Year slams the brakes on and your financial rollercoaster ride is over. Getting back to basics feels healthy. A vampiric relationship ends, and your vitality is restored. Listen to the pain of those without a voice. Do something brave. Libra: Lucky Jupiter brings crazy benefits in 2014. Last year, you were definitely “too cool for school” and would not take tough advice. Powerful money lessons are often painful. You’ve turned a page. A new plan and three tough friends bring security. Scorpio: You’ve been through much last year, Scorp, and need loving spirit therapy. Hint: the way to keep power is to stop throwing it away. Someone off-limits loves you from afar -- a guardian? 2014 brings positive domestic changes. Wish big. Sagittarius: Still hoping to be discovered? Luck smiles in 2014—and more fun is promised. New encounters open friendly doors. Let go of the exhausting obsessions by April. If something is truly yours, it always returns. Solution: stay on track. Capricorn: Your work and business world will be spinning positively in the New Year. Old friends will appear from the past, and a long-standing feud will finally end in your favor. Mind your health and get more sleep. More cash in hand, Goat.
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As many of you know, my wife and I authored the Arizona Motorcycle Accident Book. We wrote the book to provide important information for everyone who loves to ride in Arizona. Unfortunately, too many people know everything about their bike, everything about safety while on the bike, but their understanding of the laws related to people who ride in Arizona – and the best ways to protect themselves considering those laws – is often inaccurate information. Our hope was that the book would clear up many of those misconceptions. Ever since we wrote the book, we have been inundated with requests to speak to motorcycle groups and clubs throughout the state of Arizona. I continue to speak to many clubs and I enjoy it a great deal. However, there is one question that commonly comes up that I thought might be worth discussing in this article. For anyone who has read the Arizona Motorcycle Accident Book, you know that I am a huge proponent of buying large amounts of uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage. These coverages cost far less than most of the other insurance you buy and yet it is the only coverage that protects you and anyone else that is on your bike in the case where someone else causes your injuries and that person has no insurance, or nowhere near enough considering the injuries that were caused. In other words, it prevents you from having to trust the same person who is incapable of simply looking out for motorcycles to have been responsible enough to have enough insurance to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other money that you are legally entitled to after a wreck. However, I suppose it is natural that since I commonly talk about the importance of buying uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, I am often asked about “stacking” insurance policies. First, let me address what this means. Let’s say, for instance, you have one motorcycle that you have insured and you also have a car that you have insured. If you have your motorcycle and your car insured through the same company – and you have underinsured motorist coverage on both your car and your motorcycle – the question often comes up as to whether you can “stack” the coverage you pay for on your car for underinsured motorist coverage with the coverage that you pay for on your bike in the event of a serious injury collision. The answer is almost always no.
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Aquarius: Broaden your travel horizons and plan to break out of the domestic mold more often. You CAN visit the place of your dreams in 2014…the new income will help. Recognition and popularity in a wider social/professional way startles you. Remember gratitude.
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national Coalition of Motorcyclists (nCoM) Region II Seminar Submitted by Bobbi Hartmann NCOM Region II consists of 6 states, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. So far their conference alternates between Dallas TX and Oklahoma City OK, but they are working with the other states to possibly host this conference in the near future. I’ve been attending this conference for the past 4 years. The first one being the one in Dallas, which was to commemorate our good friend and fellow freedom fighter Sputnik, Texas Motorcycle Rights Association(TMRA). The atmosphere was such that you couldn’t help but get caught up in the wanting to participate in every aspect of Motorcycle Rights, Safety and Calls to Action that they discussed. Their enthusiasm and ‘true camaraderie’, which never ceases to amaze me, instills the desire in everyone there, to be part of the ‘Boots on the Ground’ momentum they have going for them. This year in Oklahoma City was no different. Although the ice, snow and freezing temperatures may have brought the attendance down and been responsible for many that would have normally ridden to fly or drive in, it did not stop these freedom fighters from putting on one of the most educational and informative seminars as always. Tiger Mike, ABATE of OK, NCOM BOD, and Region II CoDirector opened the ceremonies by calling upon Pastor Pickle, Hands With Prayer MM to say a prayer. Also at the table was Paul Landers Escondidos MC, TMRA, NCOM BOD and newly appointed Region II Co-Director with Tiger Mike, Spur Outlaws MC, Chairman OK COC, and Bob with Malvados, who said the pledge of allegiance. Tiger Mike started out with things across the country such as the CDC’s push for mandatory helmets representing another challenge/threat to our freedom of the road. He talked of victory’s such as WA profiling legislation, 31 states with adult free helmet laws, MN equal access, and NCOM’s intentions of taking motorcycle only checkpoints to the Supreme Courts. With NHTSA wanting to mandate black boxes in all vehicles and motorcycles, House Resolution (HR2414) would restrict black box data collected. He talked of Fusion Centers needing to be restricted and how we need to increase watch dog abilities as TX recently did. He finished by saying, ‘Along with freedom comes Responsibility.’ We need to continue to educate the motoring public, educate our officers and members, use common sense, educate ourselves on our state laws and ride responsibly and unimpaired. Double D and Twitch, Outsiders MC Washington, talked about their anti-profiling legislation and reviewed, not only steps taken to get there, but the importance of everyone being proactive, the COC/MRO’s giving the same message, documenting and working as a team, getting the right people involved in the process, knowing your state laws and constitution and if your state goes further on the 4th amendment (civil rights) or preempts federal. Check your state racial profiling law to see if it strengthened ‘classes.’ Twitch reviewed how to obtain public information, get pictures, dash cams, radio surveillance and officer reports. Double D finished by stating that in his recent research, he actually found that Texas had passed an Anti-Profiling Bill in 2002, making WA the second state to pass one. Paul Landers, talked about 80% of the work being done by 20% of the people. How when our biggest asset is ‘Manpower’, yet your legislative crew can look around and have no one behind them. One of the reasons for the start of the Texas Defenders, was to be able to grow, to reach out and have it not be an ‘I’ or ‘Colors specific’ thing, but a ‘WE’ thing. He talked about the Coalition of Independent Riders (COIR) and how they, along with Fema and Red Cross, set up camp and a community outreach that lasted over 90 days, during the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. And how COIR was there long after others left. He finished by saying, what worked in Texas might not work for you, but we can collaborate and find some common ground in order to solicit inspiration and change.
- Was interesting especially cause I want a bike. I learned a lot about motorcycles and how to watch out for them.
Jason Hill, state COIR commander TX, Kindred Riders and various newscaster positions for ABC, NBC…. Jason saw how we were not utilizing the tools that we had. He said, “Ignorance can be controlled and manipulated”, something we see happen every day. We need people to know that we’re galvanized. He referred to Jurassic Park and when the glass of water would shake, you knew the T-rex was coming. He said that’s what we want them to know, that We Are Coming. He asked, how many roll down the road and a kid gives you a thumbs up and you give it right back? He said, I’m not saying how cool I think I am, I’m saying, “I promise I’m going to do everything in my power to preserve these rights I’m enjoying now, so that you can.”
- I liked going to see the motorcycles and guessing the speed on how fast they were going and how it is hard to judge their speed.
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- I liked going outside and seeing the bikes. I also enjoyed how the video made an analogy to walking next to someone on a sidewalk, it put things into perspective. - I liked the information given about why bikers act like they do when riding and how far to stay away from behind them.
NY, caused them to have to pay an extra $12,000 for security at a run that never had an incident in all the time its been held. She is urging all sport bike riders to form coalitions and send 1 to 2 people to COC meetings to bring the information back. She stated, we are all here for a common cause, “We ride and we care.” AIM Attorney Texas, Bill Smith, and Joey Lester discussed a variety of court cases and illegal traffic stops. They talked about “expectation of privacy” and how some cases have been thrown out of courts due to the violation of the same. They talked about illegal search and a case where another ‘resident’ of the house gave permission to search and what was found was used on the man they initially arrested. The courts said ‘legal search’ due to permission of resident. Also, you have to ‘speak up’ to invoke your right to remain silent. LE can use your silence against you, so you need to say, “I have the right to remain silent.” Some suggestions for stops: - Record LE if allowed (know your state law), Don’t share video with LE, Master your technology settings etc., auto upload your video in case your phone is destroyed. REgIonAL - CoC Reports: Motorcyclists in OK put $3 of their motorcycle registration in a fund deemed ‘Gunners Lock Box’ to increase motorcycle safety. They have $370,000 being used for Print material, PSA’s, Electric Billboards, and plan to spend more on rider education and training. Their state lobbyist is working with a state constitution expert to see if a portion of their fines from increased ROW violations can be transferred to LE budgets, in order to encourage proper enforcement of these laws. Running a Bill to allow LE to remove the tag for 10 days, of a person driving with no insurance. Another Bill, ‘Pay or Play’ which dictates, that if you have an accident and don’t have insurance, you cannot collect for your injuries. Paul Landers, TMRA2 Texas Legislative Liaison, tired of big brothers over reach and incompetent government. We need to start at the precinct level and support legislators by voting on the issue/candidate and not on the party. Exercise your rights. Each Region of NCOM has men and women of honor and integrity. Make yourselves accessible. Mo – ABATE lobbyist 9 years, passing good legislation for safety issues. Cannot seem to get the helmet law repealed, but getting credibility for safety legislation and will continue to approach legislators on adult helmet issue. It’s not a Democrat or Republican thing, it’s how they get elected. One Dem woman turned Rep just to get there. He told a joke that relates – “I thought I was a cowboy until a gal in a bar told me I was a #$%@.” MO State Patrol use to let ‘beanies’ pass as helmets, but now fine you $250 for wearing one. Excessive noise an issue in MO, passed Dead on Red Bill. If stopped in MO, it seems many patch holders don’t have rights and fall under Homeland Security. gA – Lady Ninja spoke of how during non-rush hour traffic, their highway overhead signs are used to promote motorcycle awareness. oK – talk of taking a Fusion Center tour and encouraged everyone to do so. They tried to convince him that there was no connection between certain government agencies. He then told a story of a stop in South Texas where the officer brought up the bikers ‘road name’ and asked how exactly did they do that if there is supposedly NO connection? Right!!! AZ - I spoke about the 3-4 issues that the MMA Lobby Team are working on, mentioned the ACMC’s resubmitting of their Anti-Profiling Legislation and possible running of legislation to remove Arizona’s handle bar height. I also attended the Christian Unity Seminar and Meeting. Very informative to say the least. I found out much more about their Motorcycle Response Teams and how NCOM assists when Chaplains, First Responders, Servers and Vehicle Transport are needed. Spur talked about the choices we make and chances we take and how to invoke change. Bandido Todd, Dallas, who recently had a need for their services, said he learned more about Christianity in those 3-4 months than he had in the last decade. How hardworking, loving, concerned and giving they were. Double D stated they were trying to get a MRT in Washington and that if it’s true that they exist to provide service, then if there are any differences between the clubs or creation hierarchy it is a waste of energy and they can better serve as a unified front. How their ability to communicate surpasses others so they need to spend time unifying instead of dividing.All in all it was a very informative seminar and would like to give a big Thank You to the folks in Oklahoma that made it all happen. Including the Soldiers For Jesus hospitality room. With the weather as bad as it was and having to de-ice the planes just to leave on Sunday, it was a welcome place to sit and talk and have a bite to eat
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District Updates
The 29th Annual Verde Valley Toy Run - Bikes, Trikes & Automobiles
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This year’s Toy Run is dedicated to our brother Steve Weston and his family.-
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Submitted byTerry ‘Stretch’ Payne I can’t believe the holidays are already here. Time sure does fly. Verde Valley District has been busy – we participated in Acme Pizza Pink Heals Cancer event by setting up a booth and talking about motorcycle safety and awareness. A special thanks to Ed and Janet Vanlandingham for setting this up and handling – they also signed up one new member. Deb and I, along with Trish and Robert, participated in Cottonwood’s 1st Annual Fall Festival; we set up a booth, talked about the MAP program and handed out lots of free stuff, including coloring books, bumper stickers and pencils. The next event was Hams on Hawgs, and even though we kept it small, we were able to collect ten full Thanksgiving meals with either a turkey or ham and all the fixings. A special thanks to the wonderful couple who came all the way from Phoenix! The finale for November was the Boys and Girls Club Annual Toy Run. I had the pleasure of leading this parade from Walmart through Cottonwood, Old Town and into Clarkdale for the first stop at 10/12 Lounge. Many thanks to Ed and Cowboy for taking the end and pushing to keep everyone together. I must say thanks to my DTMC brothers for helping lead the parade -- and of course it couldn’t have been done without help from the Cottonwood Police. Connie and Jeff, you both did a great job organizing the Toy Run – and I look forward to next year. Jessie ‘Chain’ Keatts you rocked the camera and we thank you for the many great pictures! In December, we gear up for our awesome Frosty Balls and Chilly Boobs Run – and it happens come rain, shine, sleet or snow. It’s our longtime tradition to ride on January 1st to raise money to help Community Hospice of Cottonwood.
The run was held on Saturday November 16th. After an evening of very heavy rain on Friday, the weather subsided around 3 a.m. and we awoke to clear skies. We had bikers from Colorado, California, Nevada and many bikers from throughout Arizona. The run started out as usual; we had the diehard riders show up before registration time and then the morning onslaught started around 9:30. We had over 90 participants register for the run. Thanks to all our volunteers and a special thanks to the Dirty Verde Roller Derby Girls (DVRD) for their help at registration.
rode to donatio Bank lo other v and, of Nate’s Cowboy Café and the Central AZ Food Bank supplied all the food. Nate’s cooked two different styles of boneless our don chicken breast, sloppy joes, hot dogs, beans & potato salad; no one went hungry. Thanks Nate and John! Colene, were g Executive Director of the Verde Valley Fair Grounds, and her husband Jeff had fun bartending and invited us back for the fac future events. The new and upcoming 11th Hour Band provided entertainment and they rocked the house! There were explain over 60 raffle prizes given away, low and high hand, 50/50 Raffle and a Bike Show. LilGriz won 1st place in the Bike and ho Show being judged by DVRD. organiz involve All monetary proceeds will help support the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Arizona. Verde Valley Chapter and the 300+ to prov toys will be distributed to over 200 appreciative families in the Camp Verde, Cornville and Beaver Creek School Districts with fu and throughout Cottonwood. includin includin Over the weekend, we received a call from our friend Pat who works with families in Camp Verde. She couldn’t figure out how to help the 100+ families on her list to enjoy a Merrier Christmas, and then admitted she was handing this love over to God. When we told her “We Have Toys,” Pat started to cry. The MMA-VVD Toy Run was truly the answer to her prayers. Our sincere thanks to everyone who pitched in! The first stop was the 10/12 Lounge, then the run rolled on to Nate’s Cowboy Cafe, Grasshopper Bar & Grill, Up the Creek, Olde Sedona and to the Rockin “B.” As planned, the run went very well with everyone arriving safe and sound to the End Party at the Verde Valley Fair Grounds.
All of this is only possible due to the support of our sponsors, all the riders, MMA-Verde Valley District & DTMC. We’ve dedicated this year’s Toy Run to Steve Weston, who was instrumental in developing our website and for donating his portion of the 50/50 raffle back to BGC. Our special thanks for all you do for the motorcycle community. We miss you! The Boys & Girls Club will be forming a committee in March 2014 to begin planning the 30th Annual Verde Valley Toy Run. We’re looking forward to bigger and better Toy Run in 2014!!
I am very pleased that our district is growing in both individual and business membership. Our Facebook page @ MMA – Verde Valley keeps everyone updated of events in our area and neighboring towns. Please ‘Like’ our page on Facebook to show your support and keep up-to-date. We encourage members and supporters to please visit MMA businesses and let them know you are part of MMA. It matters. Without our business partners, we couldn’t accomplish all we do for motorcycle safety and awareness. Ride safe everyone!
MMA Verde Valley District update on Community Charity Event Submitted by Ed Vanlandingham, Sergeant at Arms On Oct 19, 2013 the MMA-Verde Valley District was one of many sponsors for the Acme Pizzeria Slice of Hope Cancer fundraiser. We’re proud to announce our MMA-AZ logo and text WATCH OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES was printed on the Slice of Hope event tee shirts. The coordinators gave us a booth in which we were able to interact with many children of all ages, as well as their parents and grandparents. During the day, we distributed a lot of coloring books, pens, key chains and were also able to sign up a new individual member. Special thanks to Robert and Trish Gomez, MMAVVD and Jeff and Connie of MMAVVD, for stopping by to give Janet and me a much-needed break and the opportunity to visit the other event booths. I also wish to thank Eric Stanford, MMAVVD, and Scott Bradshaw for their generous donations to the Slice of Hope Cancer fund. So far, over $6400 dollars has been raised by the Slice of Hope Cancer fund in Verde Valley AZ. This money is for Verde Valley female cancer patients to help with rent, gas, prescriptions or whatever is needed, and will also benefit the Verde Valley Pink Heals Foundation. MMAVVD is very proud to have been part of this important community event.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Arizona, Verde Valley Chapter (BGC) re-established the Verde Valley Toy Run two years ago. The motorcycle community decided Boys & Girls Club would be best suited to take over the event because of the BGC Mission Statement.
We have elected to allow another group to take up the Sweetheart Run so we can begin preparation for our popular Jester Run being held on Saturday May 17, 2014. This year’s Jester Run will be dedicated to Patsy Childers who died October 24th. Patsy and Chris were both longtime supporters of MMA and Chris served as District Manager of Verde Valley District and State Board for several years. Patsy, you will be missed; those of us in MMAVVD know we have an angel watching over us as we ride.
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Submitted by Debi Althouse Verde Valley District held the 2013 Annual Hams on Hawgs charity ride on Saturday November 9th.
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We started out at Food City and then rode to Rockin B to pick up side dishes and other donations. The group then rode to Central Arizona Food e nd to Bank located on Main Street in Cottonwood. John and his other volunteers were eager to show us the Food Bank and, of course, take eless our donations. We were given a tour of or the facility and were explained the process e and how other organizations can get involved. We were able 00+ to provide 10 families tricts with full meals including either a ham or a turkey along with all the fixings including stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans ure out and much more. After over the run we decided to swing by Haven Health and see a friend of all of ours, Pam Van ’ve Winkle, who had been is recovering from a fall. ou! We showed up in true biker fashion to oy surprise her, and surprised she was…so were all the other folks there. I don’t think they had ever seen so many bikers! Hams on Hawgs was a success and we look forward to next year!
MMA Verde Valley District update on Cottonwood Fall Festival Submitted by Debi Althouse On Saturday November 2, 2013, MMA VVD participated in the 1st Annual Cottonwood Fall Festival. The event was free for nonprofit organizations to set up a booth. Vendors selling crafts and other items including some great homemade breads paid a modest fee to set up inside. We were situated outside in the beautiful fall weather – couldn’t ask for a nicer day - directly across from Cottonwood and Yavapai Head Start and next to Adopt for Life Animal Shelter. Trish and Robert Gomez manned the MMA booth for the majority of the day; Stretch and I assisted when needed. When Janet and Ed Vanlandingham stopped by, we all happily shared time with a young man with Down syndrome, welcoming him to sit on Ed’s trike and take some photos. It was a highlight of our day. Our booth was busy handing out MMA information including tri-folds, coloring books, MAP questionnaires, pencils, keychains and bumper stickers. Several potential new members are also in the works. A special thanks to Bobbi Hartmann for loaning us your MAP Information Board – it was a huge hit and made our task of explaining some of the community things we do so much easier. We talked to hundreds of people and had fun watching the kids at the Head Start booth play with hulahoops! It was wonderful to get out into the local community and chat about MMA; nearly everyone said they’ve seen the Look Twice signs posted throughout the Verde Valley. Afterward, an exhausted team went to the VFW Post 7400 to celebrate Phil O’Neil’s 75th birthday. Phil has been riding for over 60 years and is a lifetime member of MMA VVD and American Legion Riders. Happy Birthday, Phil-your party was a blast!
Supporting Santa – and Win a Harley Submitted By Terry ‘Stretch’ Payne DTMC held a raffle to help with medical expenses for our friend Santa. Most people around Verde Valley region know he was in a motorcycle accident in July and was then hospitalized for several months. Raffle tickets were $20 each to win a 1978 Sportster donated by Bill Seeley. Approximately 400 tickets were sold and the drawing was held on Saturday December 14th at Nate’s Cowboy Café in Cottonwood AZ. DTMC, Bill Seeley and several members of MMA-VVD were present to witness the drawing, and Deb Payne photo-documented the drawing and event. The winner was James Holley of Phoenix. Congratulations, James!
Red Mountain District update The MMA Red Mountain District will have their next two monthly meetings at 10 am Sunday Jan 19, 2014 and Sunday Feb 16, 2014 at the What the Hell Bar, located at 7303 E Main Street, Mesa, AZ. The WTH Bar phone # is 480-380-6000, if you need information. Please join us! The food is great and the people are even better. It seems attendance is pretty decent when held at the What The Hell, and I hope district attendance will be get even better in 2014. When we band together, things really get done. Please help me make MMA even stronger with your local support and your personal input -- I listen. Always remember I’m working for you – the members are the core. From everyone here at the Red Mountain District -- thanks for your loyal support. Have a Happy New Year! Joanne P.L. DM Red Mountain District
A special thanks to Nicole of Nate’s Cowboy Café for participating in the drawing and, of course, to Bill Seeley for this generous donation. Proceeds go to Santa’s Medical Fund.
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CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION COMPLAINT FORM Name of complainant:____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________ Email:__________________________________ The Law: “Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State …subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person … the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law…” 42 USC § 1983.
HoW To DEAL WITH TAILgATIng AS A MoToRCyCLIST – noT LIKE A nyC BIKER We all saw the ugly news reports out of New York City. Bikers attack SUV driver. Biker gangs assault motorist. Bikers causing trouble. Uggghhh. One big giant mess for the motorcycling community. When it comes to tailgating drivers, how can we, as respectable motorcyclists, avoid the pitfall of motoristmotorcyclist engagement? How can we reduce our risk and get back to what we want the most: enjoying our ride? unDERSTAnD THE RISK Will we, as a motorcycle rider on a motorcycle, ever win with a motor vehicle? Nope. With one jerk of the steering wheel, a motorist could end our ride…permanently. So what is the risk? Your life. With this known, engaging with a tailgating motorist is a losing proposition. There are ways, however, we can turn a negative tailgating experience into a positive experience. THE RIgHT ATTITuDE To DEAL WITH TAILgATIng Since we are vulnerable as motorcyclists, making sure we have the right attitude when dealing with the motoring public is crucial. In the case of a tailgater, practicing immediate forgiveness is paramount. Why forgive? Primarily, the motorist may not even know they’re tailgating for various reasons. From inattentional blindness to selective attention, humans are hardwired to flat out not see motorcyclists. So why get upset when they are doing something perfectly human? Practice immediate forgiveness. By forgiving the driver behind you, emotions like anger will remain in check, allowing you sufficient mental bandwidth to continue good decision-making.
The wearing of colors by members of motorcycle clubs is a means of identifying Club Members and symbolizes their common interests and beliefs. Prohibiting speech of this nature constitutes an attack on a particular viewpoint. Sammartano v. First Judicial District Court, in and for the County of Carson City, 303 F.3d 959, 971-72 (9th Cir. 2002). In Sammartano, the Carson City courthouse enacted a rule to prohibit admission of those with “clothing, attire or ‘colors’ which have symbols, markings or words indicating an affiliation with street gangs, biker or similar organizations,” because “such clothing or attire can be extremely disruptive and intimidating, especially when members of different groups are in the building at the same time.” 303 F.3d at 964. The Ninth Circuit reasoned that the rule singles out bikers and similar organizations for the message their clothing is presumed to convey, and held that the rule impermissibly discriminates against a particular point of view – the view of biker clubs as opposed to garden clubs and gun clubs. Id. at 971-72. Complaint Information Provide names, address, phone number, organization, business, or any other identifying information of the PERSONS ACTING UNDER COLOR OF LAW to violate your rights. (Example: Officer Dom Foke, Small Town Police Department, badge #0666). ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Describe in detail what the person acting under color of law (the police or their agents such as business proprietors) did and said regarding your wearing colors or being present at the location wearing colors. State date, time, location, names of persons present and what they might be able to testify to. Be prepared to make a truthful, accurate statement under oath. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Complete and mail to: MMA of Arizona PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, Az. 85046-0280
CoRRECT CouRSE oF ACTIon FoR TAILgATIng Making good decisions is aided by having sufficient time. Since the person has eliminated the safety margin (time and space) behind you, it is up to you to create the time and space in front of you. Think of it this way; you have to plan your hazard avoidance maneuvers for two – you and the driver behind you. By gently slowing, you will be able to create time in space in front of you. This additional time will permit you to perform hazard avoidance maneuvers like stopping or swerving if necessary. This is especially critical if you are in a single lane or are unable to switch immediately to another lane. Notice, we wrote “gently slowing”; dealing with a tailgater is no time for a quick application of the brakes known as a “brake check” on the motorist behind you. Also consider performing one or a mix of the following courses of action: • Flash your brake light (communicate your intentions) • Change lanes if possible (adjust position) • Maintain a lane position that discourages sharing the lane (adjust position to protect your lane) • Turn at the next opportunity, into a street or parking lot, to allow the person tailgating you to pass by • Finally, avoid using any gestures that may require you to remove hands from the handlebar. By keeping both hands on the handlebar, YOU remain in total control. Following these simple guidelines means you’ve decreased your risk and increased your riding enjoyment. Isn’t that what motorcycling is all about? Have fun…ride safe.
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From the Table of the Vittle King Holiday food-fests have now come to a close, and many are possibly realizing that they indulged just a little bit too much. So, let’s start out 2014 on a healthy note with some wholesome recipes to help us lose a few unwanted pounds gained by eating delicious goodies. I know -- I see a few of you cringe and complain “Low-cal and healthy must taste horrible!” Nope. Give these yummy recipes a shot -- you can have great flavor in decent home-cooked meals and still be watching the waistline. Enjoy.
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Federal contractors have been setting up roadblocks in cities across the country with the purpose of collecting DNA samples from passing motorists. The multi-million dollar federal program has been disturbing drivers and alarming civil libertarians. The checkpoints consist of uniformed agents blocking a public road and flagging drivers into a testing area or a parking lot. There, the drivers are requested to submit a saliva or blood sample to the federal government. The roadblocks were part of a study orchestrated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The program costs taxpayers $7.9 million over 3 years, according to NBC News Dallas-Fort Worth. The agency confirmed that the operation is currently being launched in 30 different U.S. cities. “How voluntary is it when you have a police officer in uniform flagging you down?” asked Susan Watson, executive director of the Alabama chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. “Are you going to stop? Yes, you’re going to stop.”
Directions: Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4" thick. Mix together cream cheese and green onions and spread cheese mixture over 1 side of chicken breast.Roll Chicken breast up to conseal cream cheese.Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast and secure with toothpick. Place on baking sheet and back for about 30 minutes at 375.Broil for about 3 minute to crisp bacon.
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“Although this was voluntary it was not voluntary that you stop and hear the DNA for CASH pitch,” said one Alabama resident after experiencing a checkpoint in June. Drivers are offered cash for surrendering DNA samples. The going rate is $10 for a cheek-swab and $50 for blood drawn from the vein. The goal, according to the NHTSA, is to decrease impaired-driving accidents by analyzing raw bodily fluids fresh off the street.
(Gluten free, Low Carb, Diabetic Friendly and so simple to make) Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced, 1 juiced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pound trimmed green beans 8 small red potatoes, quartered 4 chicken breasts (bones left in, with skin, about 3 1/4 pounds) Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in the bottom of the dish or skillet. In a large bowl, combine the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; add the chicken, green beans and potatoes and toss to coat. Pour this mix into the pan and spread around evenly. Roast for 50 minutes or until cooked through. Serve warm.
Veggie Hash Ingredients: 3/4 lb small new potatoes, left unpeeled 1 small acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, divide 1/2 tsp sea salt, divided 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided Olive oil cooking spray 4 tsp olive oil, divided 2 shallots, minced 2 cups shiitaki mushrooms 2 cups broccoli, shredded 1/3 cup each red and green bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
This program has the passive effect of conditioning the public to accept government agents setting up roadblocks in their communities for any reason imaginable. If Americans wish to live in a society that does not accept police checkpoints as a routine part of their daily lives, it is important to push back against these programs at every opportunity.
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Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. In a bowl, lightly toss potatoes and squash with 1/2 tsp rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on a baking sheet misted with cooking spray. Drizzle with 2 tsp oil, tossing gently. Bake for 25 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Saute shallots, broccoli and bell peppers for 1 minute. Add potato-squash mixture and cook for 5 minutes or until heated. Sprinkle with lemon juice, remaining 1/2 tsp rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and heat through.
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To all MMA-AZ Members I am pleased to announce that all Members of MMA-AZ now have their Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance increased from ($2,500.00) Two Thousand Five Dollars to ($3,000.00) Three Thousand Dollars. A MMA-Az State Officer will personally be mailing out this announcement with A.I.L. information in the very near future. Please remember that if you want to be contacted by a A.I.L. Representative you must mail in their correspondence that will be in the letter that we are sending.
Ingredients: 3 pounds cubed, unpeeled red potatoes 6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup 1% low-fat milk 3 tablespoons butter 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
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Directions: Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife (about 20 minutes). Drain; return to pot over low heat.Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency. Preheat broiler. Transfer potatoes to a shallow 1 1/2-quart ovenproof casserole or baking dish. Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, and chives; sprinkle over potatoes. Broil 4-5 inches from heat source until cheese melts and starts to brown (3-4 minutes).
It's that simple -- you need to do nothing to have this increase to ($3000.00) Three thousand dollars of Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you have been thinking about getting more insurance or any other type of insurance --- by all means please use the Insurance Company that is sponsoring this $3,000.00 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance benefit to us (MMA-AZ Members.) Below is the web site and phone contact for American Income Life Insurance Company for MMA-AZ Members.www.ailife.com/benefits/SgLLB 1-800-4951213 Remember -if you Do noT want to be contacted Do noT send it in.-That's the way it works. C J Swinford -602-788-2088 - CJ@MMA-AZ.oRg
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