A P ublication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona March/April 2014
What is Happening at the Copper Dome?
Verde Valley District - Frosty Balls and Chilly Boobs Pictures on Page 10
With the State Legislative Session starting up and most of us keeping an eye on Bills that are running, or Bills that we might oppose, I’d like to take some time to discuss the issue of lobbyists, lobbying and bills in general. According to the Secretary of State’s Lobbyist Handbook, lobbying is an attempt to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by directly communicating with any legislator. A Designated Lobbyist (DL), such as me, is the main lobbyist for the principal, which in this case is MMA of AZ. Any DL must be ‘registered’ with the Secretary of State’s office, may be paid or voluntary and is required to sign all registration forms and expenditure reports for the DL as well as for the principal. Although there may be only one DL for any given principle, there can be multiple Authorized Lobbyists (AL) working for them. AL’s do not have to be registered, only listed by the DL on the registration form. Other Registration Exceptions are, a person who answers technical questions or provides technical information at the request of a lobbyist or legislator, or drafts bills, advises or renders opinions to the same as to the construction and effect of proposed or pending legislation. Also mentioned is a ‘natural person who is a member of an association….’ which is where Grass Roots Lobbying comes in. Every member of our MRO’s are Grass Roots Lobbyists. The MMA Lobby Team consisting of myself as DL, Skypilot as AL and Bobbi Hartmann as ResearcherConsultant have chosen to continue using a process that has been developed, by the previous Arizona motorcycle lobby team, and that has worked over the last 14 years. It’s a process of research, stake holder meetings, team analysis, approach and preparation for each and every one of our Bills, which is ongoing throughout the year. Something we are in the middle of doing right now.
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It's that consistent approach that gives us the credibility we have as a motorcycle lobby team and access to willing sponsorship. Its legislators knowing that we have done our home work, met with the opposition and supporters Continued Page 8
AMSAF Continues to Grow and Help Motorcycle Community
Leather District - 13th Annual 3 Ball Run Pictures on Page 10
Do you know who and what Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation (AMSAF) does or is? We are a non-profit 501-C3 Charity and have been in business since 2011 and our goal is to promote Motorcycle Safety and Awareness and at the same time help to reduce Motorcycle accidents. Since we have been in operation we have put up nine (9) Billboards around the state to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. We are on Facebook and have weekly motorcycle tips of which we get a lot of attention to. We have a web site and we encourage you to look at it and see who is on our Board. Our Board is committed to Motorcycle Safety. Our web site is www.amsaf.org. In addition to the above:
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• We have an article in Arizona Biker Information Guide, CycleRides.com, MMA Patriot and Arizona Rider along with other publications. • We have two (2) contests going at this time on our web site. The first one is where we give a motorcycle training course away every month. This is a Basic Rider Course and it can be taken at any of TEAM Arizona’s courses. • The second contest is through the help of Allstate Insurance where we won a Grant for $6400.00 and 100% of that goes to a Motorcycle Course Contest to individuals under the age of 20. It’s called “AMSAF 20 under 20” We will be giving away twenty (20) Basic Rider Courses and fourteen (14) $100.00 discounts to a Basic Rider Course. This Grant was open to anyone in the United States and we won it. You can see our entry video on our web site. In February we will be announcing 34 winners. If you look at Motorcycle accident statistics, accidents occur due to lack of training as one of the key factors. We want to try and promote more Motorcycle training and be able to give away some courses. In turn we feel more people will take Motorcycle courses and be safer riders. Motorcycle accidents are increasing and there are a lot of reasons for the accidents. DUI and drugs are a factor along with people just not watching what they’re doing. Driving a car or riding a motorcycle is a serious responsibility and we can all help make a difference by watching our surroundings. This is one of the key reasons for our weekly Safety tips on Facebook. We want to help the Motorcycle Community and this is one way of doing it. Again, our goal is to help the Motorcycle Community through Safety tips on Billboards, Facebook and motorcycle Training. 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 Ride Tips............................................................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 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
602-672-3531 623-693-4932
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602-909-0771 520.371.1735 602.788.2088 623.308.0586 623-221-1895
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MMA of Arizona District Contacts Casa Grande District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520.371.1735. . . . . . . . . SMUSBLULGT@aol.com Nicholos Brown 520-840-9141 Nick.HFFH @ Gmail.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 justbiteme2010@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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Gomez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.821.5547 . . . . . . . . mmaverdevalley@yahoo Bob 'Sponge Bob' Gates 928.274.0508 bobgates@sedona.net 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
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Red Mountain District Mike “Maddog” Bennett James Cionci Debra Donaldson Bob Gumfory Glen Koepke
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” MacDiarmidChairman* Tom Coor - Chairman Co-Founders of MMA-AZ Joe Eggleston, Esq.* AIM Attorney Richard Lester, Esq. AIM Attorney * In Memoriam
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 9:30am 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.
Please join us in the cause to protect your rights.
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From Our Chairman MMA of Arizona Chairman Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Chairman’s comments relative to motorcycle rights and the MMA of Arizona
I’ll keep this brief. I know that many of our members, as well as a lot of the public, belong to more than one organization or club – however, we should all be diligent in representing our MMA-AZ position correctly to the general public. If you belong to a lodge-type organization and you attend this organization’s event or meeting, you should represent accordingly. We do not expect to see Boy Scouts in uniform selling Girl Scout cookies in front of our local supermarkets, no more than one would expect to see our government supplying weapons to drug dealers. Point made. MMA-AZ should keep an eye on the ball in the game being played currently. I can only hope that my brief message is understood by the membership. “I see the tip of the iceberg. And I worry about you.” Distant Early Warning (Rush)
Business Spotlight – The Bar at Strombolli’s Are you planning a ride up to the Verde Valley? Stop by “The Bar @ Stromboli’s” in Cottonwood AZ. The Bar @ Strombolli’s offers something for everyone – the great homemade Italian food is popular with locals and visitors alike. The Bar features karaoke, a sports bar atmosphere with large screen TVs for watching favorite sporting events, horse-race betting with dedicated TVs to watch the races, and a well-stocked bar with a great staff. The staff truly care about providing you and your friends with a positive experience -- food, drinks, service and nice surroundings. To top it off, Strombolli’s has a clean outdoor patio to enjoy the wonderful Verde Valley AZ weather. If you check out the daily lunch or dinner specials – just let them know MMA sent you! Located at 321 S Main St. in Cottonwood Arizona.
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MMA of Arizona Calendar of Events
All Bike Week Arizona Web Info Web surfers and Phone App users! Check out azbikeweek.com and phoenixbikefest.com for long lists of exciting rides, poker runs, music events and charity runs during AZ Bike Week. For dates, maps, locations and info on the many rides, shows and parties, please Google or go to: www.azbikeweek.com www.phoenixbikefest.com www.hideawy.usa.com Just some of the energizing AZ Bike Week fun includes:
March 29 – Motorcycle Mechanics Garage Party, Phoenix AZ Military Assistance Mission/ Tillman’s Ride 2014.
March 30 – Trifecta Bike Show & Blowout, Phoenix To submit event information please contact MMA of AZ State Event Officer by phone at 623.695.5659 or Email activities@mma-az.org
Greasewood Flat, Annual Music Festival March 29 & 30
April 4-11th Annual Firefighters Poker Run/ East ValleySuperstition H-D
Sat – March 1, 2014 -4th Annual Spring P arty- P hoenix, AZ
Greasewood Flat/Hamster USA Dry Heat Charity Run
Vietnam Vets / Legacy Vets Chapter "E" 4th Annual Spring Party at the American Legion Post #107 - 20001 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix, AZ. from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. Door Prizes, Raffle Drawing, 50/50, Auction, and Music. Free Admission - Open to the Public - Everyone is welcome to attend. Proceeds to Benefit Local Veterans
Two popular Animal Rescue charity rides. Check phoenixbikeweek.com for details.
Sat - March 15th - Vulture Mine R un – Glendale, AZ 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. 31 Run 3 Stops. Sign in is 9:00am-10:00am FMI: 602-384-6960 Pam (See Flyer Opposite Page)
Sun - March 16, 2014 - 3rd Annual B ikers for B oxers, Scottsdale, AZ 3rd Annual Bikers for Boxers will start at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale - 15600 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ. 85260. Registration starts at 9:00 A.M. Single Rider $25 / Double $30. Free Run shirts for the first 100 to register. Last bike out at 10:30 A.M. Ending at Hogs & Horses in Cave Creek Last bike in at 3:00 P.M. Pancake breakfast at the start and Lunch provided at Hogs & Horses for all participants. Bikini bike wash at Dirty Dogg. Dice Roll Ride 1st prize $200 / 2nd $100 / 3rd $50. Awesome raffle prizes, 50/50, Auction, gift bags and giveaways. Preregister at http://www.boxerluv.org
April 5th-- P hoenix B ike Fest charity events include:
Special Olympics/Annual Torch Ride and pancake breakfast. Hogs for Heroes Ride for fallen police officers and their families.
April 4th through 6th - P hoenix B ike Fest For More info on Phoenix Bike Fest go to www.phoenixbikefest.com Admission is FREE!!! Tickets need to be purchased for concerts. So far Sammy Hagar and The Cult are currently scheduled. This event will feature Arizona’s first ‘RIDE THROUGH BAR”. Many of the rides that have ended at Westworld for Cyclefest are now part of Phoenix Bikefest. Its nice to have a choice.
RideNow Poker Run starting in Peoria AZ.
April 6th -Final Bike Run of AZ Bike Week. Be there! And there is so much more! Check them all out. They might have something that will interest you.
March 28th - April 6th -CaveCreek R ally 2014 For a list of all events at the Cave Creek Rally visit www.hideaway-usa.com
Sat - March 22 2014 - B enefit for Steve B elzer (Tuffy) – Glendale, AZ Steve is a longtime member of the MMA. He is also the State Treasure. He has Throat cancer and has been out of work. We are putting on this event to help him. Join us at Baja Loco Mesquite Grill & Cantina, Located at 5134 N. 95th Ave., Glendale, Az. On March 22, 2014 from 12pm till we want to go home. Raffles, 50/50, silent auction, and anything else we can think of by then. Have something to donate for raffles or auction? Can’t be there, but want to donate? Give us a call to make arrangements or for more information. Cherie 623.293.1322 or Cindy 623.695.5659
Sun- March 30, 2014 Trifecta - P hoenix, AZ Trifecta. Steel Horse Saloon - 1818 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ. For more information call 602-942-8778
March 28th - April 6th - Arizona B ike Week Starting with five days of huge pre-rally events, hosted by our great Arizona Bike Week partners, then rollin' into the rockin', wild times at our five day main rally and concert series, Cyclefest, this year is going to be more fun than ever. A record 70,000 motorcyclists, riding every make and model imaginable, rode into ABW last year and we’re expecting to top that number this year. More music, more vendors, more entertainment and more rides are planned for this year.For more information and calendar of events go to www’.azbikeweek.com
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
MRF news Release - The Taxman Cometh
Legislative Updates from our Motorcycle Lobbyist Billy “Desperado” Larson MMA-AZ Designated Lobbyist
Contined from front page and have put together testimony with what it takes to allow the committee members to make informed decisions. We work with the legislative staff to insure the Fact Sheet is clear and concise. We educate our sponsors so that they can testify in committee, something that says a lot for the support we have gained. You once make a sponsor look foolish in front of a committee, or haven’t done your best to prevent any possible surprises from the opposition, and you’ll never get that legislator to sponsor your bill again. Our sponsors are confident in our process and approach. You go and throw someone or something else into the mix, and that process isn’t followed and they’re not on same page with the lobby team, and you throw a wrench in a very successful process. I’d like to finish by saying that we feel any lobby team needs members who can research our state laws that we may want to revise or create new. Members who have contacts in other states and can readily obtain information on legislation that they have run, and then put it all together and have it make sense in Arizona. It needs members who can read legislation and statutes and then put them in layman’s language for the rest of the team. Members who can quote our case from memory and make a convincing argument to all the necessary entities throughout the legislative process, of which there are many. And after all of that and the actual 'lobbying' of our legislators is complete, the lobby team needs members who can write the proper Testimony and then, using the proper Protocol, deliver it to the Legislative Committee members in a short period of time, readily answering any questions they may have, in order to sway their vote in our favor. We feel that your MMA Lobby Team has all of that and more. We are proud to be diligently working for the MMA to write, revise or squash legislation as needed to maintain our rights and freedoms as motorcyclists.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule that would affect the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and every other advocacy group with the same tax status. The MRF has what is known as 501(C) 4 tax status, this means the MRF can be involved in political activities, however donations to the MRF are not tax deductible for the person or group that donates the money. Recently the IRS seems to be unfairly targeting conservative tea party type groups. Now its time to punish everyone because the current IRS does not care for the way that some of these groups have been successful in getting out the vote and raising money. 501(c) 4’s are named after the section of U.S. code that defines them. Some of the tea party type groups are also in the (c) 4 grouping, as a “social welfare” group. The 501(c) 4 is the segment of the nonprofit world best known for organizations like Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS and the liberal group, Priorities USA. 501(c) 4’s are in fact made up of over 86,000 mostly small organizations nationwide, some of which are almost certainly active participants in our own community’s civic life. They weren’t invented in the last election cycle; they’ve been around for generations. Their purpose isn’t to hide donors; it’s to advance policies. The big famous guys and the shady newcomers get all the attention, but they aren’t typical of the sector, any more than Justin Bieber reflect the experience of the bulk of the people making a living in the music industry. It is true that political spending has skyrocketed since 2008 in the (c) 4 category and that some reform to those groups spending astronomical amounts of money for election purposes is warranted. This tax status allows the MRF to “be involved in the political process” so long as the primary purpose of the organization is not partisan politics. Under the proposed rules we would be limited to doing work around elections and key votes. The IRS said in a hearing this past Wednesday that they have received an “unprecedented” number of comments and that the “rules would not be finalized anytime soon”. At this point it is not clear whether the government planned to change the rules for all 501(c) groups, including (c)(5)’s (labor unions) and (c)(6)’s (trade associations). . The new rule would limit what political activities the MRF and other (c) 4’s could do before election dates. What would be considered a “political activity” is not known. It could be as simple as a meeting with an elected official on an issue important to their constituents, a get out the vote effort or even endorsement of candidates.
AMSAF Update Mick Degn Chairman www.amsaf.org info@amsaf.org
Arizona is a state where it is your choice in regard to wearing of a Helmet. Recent statistics show that Helmet use went from 58.4% in 2012 to 73.9% in 2013. That’s a pretty substantial increase. Again it’s a choice. If your one of those riders that has chosen to wear a helmet make sure your using a DOT Helmet and that you’ve made the right decision on the helmet. Helmets are like anything else, it’s the education of what is best for you in the way of safety. Check out our website and see how you can help us. Your support can help us and in turn TOGETHER we can help the Motorcycle community and help reduce Motorcycle accidents.
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By confusing protected political speech with electioneering, this proposed rule would silence social welfare non-profit organizations for a minimum of 90-days during an election year. However, because the regulation applies to elections at every level of government, and some state and local governments host elections on odd years, or in differing months of the year, free speech for (c) 4 organizations conceivably could be restricted every year. This is unacceptable and out of line with our form of government. (c) 4 social welfare non-profit organizations serve a valuable role in society and it would be unjust to prohibit their speech. A final ruling could be years away. The MRF will keep you updated on this issue.
Thank you for what you do to help the Motorcycle Community be a safer place and THANK YOU for your support of AMSAF. Are you a Sponsor of AMSAF? If you are, tell others about us because you as a Sponsor are helping the Motorcycle Community through your donations. That is something for you to be proud of.
TIPS THE FuTuRE LooKS BRIgHT: 12 Second Anticipated Path Riding well takes a dedication to many aspects of motorcycling. We think the most important aspect is riding strategy. A rider on the roadway without a strategy is like a knife without a handle; trouble incarnate. In the Basic RiderCourse we discuss the importance of scanning ahead as part of our SEARCH – EVALuATE – EXECuTE strategy. How far do we want to scan ahead? Twelve (12) seconds should be a goal to avoid hazards before they become a reality. 2-4-12 As riders, there are three key time frames we want to be aware of at all times: • 2 Second Following Distance • 4 Second Immediate Path • 12 Second Anticipated Path This month, we’ll be analyzing the benefits of searching 12 seconds ahead of your path of travel. WHY 12 SEConDS? Twelve seconds is an important figure because it gives riders time to evaluate potential hazards and avoid those potential hazards well before our superior hazard avoidance skills become a necessity. Sun Tzu, in the Art of War, said the best general is the general who wins a challenge without going to battle; a good, a winning, effective strategy beats the need for force every time. Essentially, we are in a battle for our lives on the roadway. A superior strategy keeps us safe on two wheels. Having a 12 second space cushion is important, especially at the speeds we travel here in Arizona. At 60mph, we travel 88 feet per second. In twelve seconds, we will have traveled more than 1,000 feet. A lot can happen in 1,000 feet. Are you scanning ahead 1,000 feet? MAKIng LIFE-SAVIng CHAngES By scanning twelve seconds ahead, we give ourselves the ability to spot potential hazards like: • Inattentive drivers • Motorists turning left • Construction zones • Intersections • CAn You THInK oF AnY? Essentially, we’ll have three options at our disposal before our hazard avoidance skills need to kick in: • Change our speed (that means slowing down…oR SPEEDIng uP!) • Change our position (could be a lane change or a simple change of position in your lane…it could even mean turning onto a different street) • Communicate our intention (use our lights, signals, and means of visibility to attract attention and communicate with other motorists) We want to know if you have any experiences where scanning ahead at great distances helped you avoid a crash. Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TeamArizona www.MotorcycleTraining.com
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nCoM Biker nEWSBYTES Compiled and Edited by Bill Bish 2014 PREDICTED To BE A BREAKouT YEAR FoR ELECTRIC MoToRCYCLES Navigant Research recently released a report titled “Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014″ in which it is estimated that 700,000 plug-in vehicles will be on the road around the world by the end of this year.
Data for the Wayne State University study was collected over the summer by use of video cameras randomly placed across the state, and shows that 73% of motorcyclists in Michigan wear helmets, down from 99.4% in 2006 when the last statewide observation survey was conducted.
The given justifications? Rebounding economies, better products, battery prices that have come down providing competitive price points for e-motorcycles, a large potential clientele that has already had a positive electric experience via e-bicycles, e-scooters and e-mopeds.
Still, the authors note that Michigan’s usage rate is 13% higher than the 60% of U.S. riders spotted wearing helmets in a nationwide survey in 2012. Also interesting to note, the current rate of riders wearing helmets is slightly lower than the 74.7% of helmeted riders involved in motorcycle crashes, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, meaning lidless riders have a somewhat better safety record.
STuDY SHoWS WoMEn WHo RIDE ARE HAPPIER The old adage that you never see a motorcycle parked outside the psychiatrist’s office may prove more insightful than previously considered, as a new study reveals that the key to happiness for the better half of U.S. is a bike key!
The Michigan Department of Highway Safety said that helmet use varies widely among types of riders: 94.5% of people riding sports bikes wore helmets while only 33.3% of riders of choppers and custom bikes did. Female riders and those under 30 and over 60 also wear helmets more frequently.
The Harley-Davidson Female Riders Survey, conducted by a leading global insights firm and commissioned by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, shows that women who ride their own motorcycles are noticeably happier, sexier and more confident than women who don’t ride. After interviewing 1,013 adult female riders and 1,016 adult female non-riders, the findings make it clear that riding a motorcycle greatly improves a woman’s feelings of overall self-worth.
LouD MoToRCYCLES TARgETED In CHICAgo The city of Chicago is turning a deaf ear to loud motorcycles, so much so that that an alderman has proposed a ten-fold increase in fines for violators, those who change their mufflers to make them louder, according to DNAInfo Chicago.
• More than twice as many always feel happy (37% of riders vs. 16% of non-riders) • Nearly four times as many always feel sexy (27% of riders vs. 7% of non-riders) • Nearly twice as many always feel confident (35% of riders vs. 18% of non-riders) More than half (53%) of women who ride cite their motorcycle as a key source of happiness, according to the findings, and nearly three in four (74%) believe their lives have improved since they started riding. When it comes to romance, the market research collected by Kelton Global also shows riding can improve relationships, as female motorcyclists are more content than non-riders with: • Communication with their significant other (60% of riders vs. 38% of non-riders) • Physical intimacy (51% of riders vs. 35% of non-riders) More and more women are, in fact, riding. A 2012 study by the Motorcycle Industry Council found that women accounted for 12% of U.S. motorcyclists — up from 10.5% in 2009, and Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson is selling more motorcycles to women than all their competitors combined, according to Claudia Garber, Director of Women’s Outreach for Harley-Davidson. LIMIT on LEARnER’S PERMITS In PA Pennsylvanians who perpetually renew their motorcyclist permits to avoid having to take the state’s motorcycle safety course will soon have their strategy derailed, as a new law will limit the number of times a motorcycle rider can reapply for a learner’s permit to three times in a fiveyear period. Representative Seth Grove (R-Dover), author of House Bill 892, said some riders have been treating permits like actual licenses since current law allows them to reapply for a permit every year. Permits are temporary and their purpose is to get riders to obtain full driver’s licenses,” said Rep. Grove. “This legislation will enable riders to learn properly while pushing them to actually get their motorcycle licenses.” Under current law, a permit is valid for one year, but some motorcyclists apply for it year after year so they are never required to take the safety course that’s required to receive the full four-year license, said Charles Umbenhauer, spokesman for ABATE of Pennsylvania, which supported the measure. Umbenhauer told the York Dispatch that the legislation is a continuation of other safety measures for which the ABATE organization has pushed. Grove also introduced legislation that, when signed into law last year, required minors who hold motorcycle permits to successfully complete a free 15-hour riding course. HB 892 passed the House and Senate with little dissent and was signed into law by Governor Tom Corbett. HELMET uSE In MICHIgAn DRoPS AFTER REPEAL, STILL HIgHER THAn noRM A state survey has found that nearly three-quarters of Michigan motorcyclists wear helmets, down from almost a hundred percent before the state ended mandatory universal helmet use in 2012, letting riders opt out under certain circumstances.
The alderman is calling it a quality of life issue, and his proposal would increase the maximum fine for violations from $100 to $1,000. gEoRgIA RIDER’S FAMILY QuESTIonS FATAL PuRSuIT A young Georgia man was riding his motorcycle to the gym during rush hour when a Richmond County deputy may have broke department policy and gave chase over invalid plates, ending in a fatal crash. The deputy was also on a motorcycle, a vehicle that – because of the risk involved – is “strongly discouraged” from initiating or participating in chases in Richmond and Columbia counties unless extenuating circumstances exist, policy states. According to policy, deputies are justified in beginning a chase even when the only information available is that the suspect hasn’t stopped as ordered, but after a chase has started, policy states that deputies must continuously evaluate the circumstances, such as the initial reason for the pursuit; traffic and weather conditions; time of day; direction of travel; the possible consequences; and most importantly, the safety of the public, the deputy and other law enforcement personnel. “Pursuits may continue if there are reasonable grounds to believe the suspect presents a clear and immediate threat to the safety of others or if the suspect has committed or is attempting to commit a forcible felony,” policy states. The family is considering legal options, but a police spokesman stressed that “while it is the deputy who initiates the traffic stop, it is the violator who initiates the pursuit.” Nationally, the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that 6,000 to 8,000 police chases end in crashes each year, with close to 5,000 people being injured and 500 being killed. RoAD CRASHES #1 KILLER oF AMERICAnS ABRoAD Bad crashes have been named the leading cause of unnatural death among Americans who travel outside of the country, where they are unfamiliar with local driving rules and customs, and more U.S. citizens die in car or motorcycle accidents than from terrorist events according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University. Using data from the U.S. State Department that represented 5,417 unnatural deaths between January 2003 and December 2009, the research team calculated the rates of death by dividing the number of unnatural deaths by the number of Americans who visited each country. “We know that the distribution of road traffic fatalities varies dramatically across different parts of the world,” Huseyin Naci, from the London School of Economics and Political Science, told Reuters news service. “While pedestrian deaths are more common in many parts of Africa, motorcycle and bicycle deaths occur more frequently in southeast Asia.” Out of all the countries deemed unsafe for travel, Thailand ranked first among the most traffic-related deaths with 16.5 deaths per one million visits. Vietnam came in second with 15 deaths per one million visits, Morocco third with 12 deaths per one million visits, and South Africa fourth with 11 deaths per one million visits. Researchers also reported that scooter and motorcycle deaths accounted for a large portion of traffic-related deaths.
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 Wow! Can you believe it is March 2014? What an extended riding season we have had in Arizona -- no real rain and mild temperatures since December. Sunny March and April are prime riding months throughout Arizona. The desert flowers, weeds and high country junipers may produce lots of pollen, but motorcyclists from all over the nation tough it out in order to enjoy our Arizona highways. An abundance of motorcycle events -- at least ten on any given spring weekend – are waiting for rider participation and enjoyment. Topping the list is the Arizona Bike Week. There’s a new twist added during Bike Week this year – the Phoenix Bike Fest. This is good news for many folks on a budget as it is FREE to shop with the vendors and then into the “Ride Through Bar.” Tickets can be purchased for concerts and special performances by tapping into the Phoenix Bike Fest website. Other websites, rides and runs can be found on page 7 and 8 of this issue. During Bike Week there will be an abundance of bike and car traffic on the road as visitors enjoy the sights and that warm Arizona wind. Please remind friends, family and anyone who will listen to “Look Twice for Motorcycles.” Be on alert! The elderly ‘Snowbirds’ are still in town and hundreds of professional athletes are arriving for annual Spring Training. Traffic can really get snarled. Be patient. Pay extremely sharp attention to the vehicles in lanes around and behind you. Many drivers simply do not notice one or more motorcycles! As you share rides and good times with good friends at events, please remember to put in a good word for the MMA. It’s so easy to help your organization. Just print out one or two membership forms, fold them up and tuck them into a pocket, or grab a few of MMA tri-folds from a district meeting. If you sign-up a new riding buddy or bikefriendly business up, MMA-AZ grows in strength. Membership responsibility belongs to us all. We hope to see all of you out during Bike Week and District Runs during the weeks to come. And yes, there will always be lots of spare membership forms available to share. As a last reminder -- Ride Safe & Ride Sober -- and make a serious effort to drink responsibly during Bike Week 2014. Police will be out in abundance in order to prevent accidents, will write expensive tickets, and, sadly, will be handling the accidents that occur. These tragedies have touched us all in the Riding Community. Do your part today to save innocent lives. Let’s all make this riding season another life-affirming Win-Win.
WHAT IS THE MMA? MMA is a Motorcyclists Rights Organization (MRO) comprised of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts concerned with the future, safety, and welfare of motorcycling. We are a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to improving the social atmosphere which surrounds motorcyclists, and protecting the individual freedoms of America's citizens. MMA oBJECTIVES Create an atmosphere of camaraderie among individuals where motorcycling can be enjoyed in a free and responsible manner Educate individuals and organizations regarding issues and activities in the legislative and judicial branches of the government, at both State and Federal levels Encourage an interest in and promote the protection of our nation's Constitution and Bill of Rights Encourage and support involvement in the legislative process Educate automobile drivers and motorcycle pilots regarding motorcycle awareness and safety through our statewide Motorcycle Awareness Program (M.A.P) and other local awareness events. Promote a positive image for motorcycling by being proactive in our individual communities Conduct fund-raising activities to support these objectives.
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Frosty Balls & Chilly Boob Run
13th Annual 3 Ball Run
Submitted By Trish Gomez
Submitted by Snakebite
They say it is good luck to ride your bike on New Year’s Day. One hundred and seven riders showed up to test that theory, support a good cause and have some fun. It all started at Nate’s Cowboy Café in Clarkdale. We were supposed to start at Brandi’s Kitchen, but it was unexpectedly closed. So a big shout out to Nate who, at the very last minute, opened up his restaurant for everyone and offered a Biker Breakfast special. It was cold to start, but I don’t believe anyone suffered from frostbite or windchill!
Every January the MMA Leather District holds its Annual 3 Ball Run fundraiser.
After Nate’s, our riders continued on to My Dobro restaurant and bar. Lisa opened the doors extra early for us and had complementary little mini-muffins and cinnamon rolls for us to munch. So after a roll of the dice, the riders were off to the next run stops. Grasshopper Grill in Page Springs, and Olde Sedona Bar & Grill in Sedona, also opened their doors to us, and offered some mighty tasty food, and refreshing drinks to keep us going.
For a modest $5 participation fee, the Annual 3 Ball Run always proves to be a fun event regardless of attendance numbers. MMA members and interested friends join us for an afternoon as riders go to five stops and, at each venue, play the game of 3 Ball (pool) with a few flexible rules to level the playing field for the not-so-skilled players. Trophies are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place determined by the lowest scores. The Scratch Award is determined by placing all of the highest scores in a hat and pulling out a winner – but, you would be amazed just how many want that award! Although there was a very low turnout this year (20 folks) everyone enjoyed the day, socializing and laughing with old friends. Leather District members agree – the easy-going 3 Ball Run is guaranteed to be a refreshing change of pace from a normally competitive Poker Run. Thankfully, we raised a bit of money besides. Many thanks to all of you laidback souls who supported our 3 Ball Run again this year!
The end stop was at The Chaparral in Cottonwood. There were raffle prizes, a 50/50 and live music from The Mods to keep the celebration going. Vendors were on hand with some pretty cool stuff. Chuy’s Pet Magnets donated $1 for every item sold -- which I thought was pretty awesome. All in all, this MMA run donated $1, 425.00 to Verde Valley Hospice. A big thank you to all the businesses, riders and volunteers that made this run a success.
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Bikers n Babes Bash 2014
22nd Annual MMA Freedom Beach Party
Submitted by Vine - Pics by Joystick
Submitted By Debi Althouse-Payne, Snakebite & Pixyled collaboration
On February 15, 2014, Rim Country District held the 4th Annual Bikers N Babes Bash at the Historic
Talk about a Beach Party – this was it! Everything worked together, including: happy bikers and their families, music, great food, entertaining games and a first class line-up of bikes for the Bike Show. No one could have asked for nicer weather – blue skies, temps in the mid-80’s, no wind and lots of Arizona sunshine.
Journigan House in Payson AZ. ‘Bikers N Babes Bash’ was originally started so Rim Country District riders could have a friendly wintertime get-together for catching up and having fun. Always popular, this event features ‘The Not-So-Newlywed Game’ where everyone laughs so hard they hurt! The winners and prizes were: 1st place- Billy & Maryetta -- one night stay at the Wind Mill Corner Inn. 2nd place- Big Papa & JoJo -- $50.00 gift certificate from the Journigan House.3rd place- Mike & Lori -- dinner and cocktails for 2 from the Flying Grizzly. Many thanks to you, our local MMA Business Members, for continued support and donating the winning prizes.
Our venue, The Roadrunner in New River AZ, is very biker-friendly; MMA folks from around the state converged for a wonderful day. Music was provided by The Mods who rocked the house non-stop. The Bike Show had great participation with more bikes and trikes this year, and the competition was fierce. Everyone had a favorite. This year we added some new biker games. First up was Pole in the Hole, a funny game that had the crowd laughing as it involved a roll of toilet paper and a plunger! Next was my favorite Walk the Plank that required three people to walk in unison on wooden planks across the track. The Plank game was challenging. Some did well and others, like my team, were pitiful but hilarious. I have never laughed so hard! Our band, The Mods, took the win for Walk the Plank. The grand finale of the biker games was the Tire Throw. Burg won by throwing a tire over 30 feet and his lovely wife Zilla won the Ladies’ category with a toss of over 15 feet. Everyone enjoyed riding to The Roadrunner for the gathering -- talking, laughing, dancing, sharing stories and catching up with fellow brothers and sisters from more distant districts. Raffles and 50/50 went on throughout the day; the crowd also enjoyed shopping the numerous vendor booths, tattoo contest and all important Hawaiian shirt Contest. The winner of the $500 Visa Gift card was drawn at the end of the party ….and the winner is…TC Schrum, Red Mountain District! All in all, this was a great MMA-AZ day and a phenomenal party. I’m already looking forward to next year!
More pictures of the 22nd Annual MMA Freedom Beach Party can be found on pages 16 & 17. Pictures courtesy of Teekay, Joystick (Photographer From Hell) and Snakebite. Looking for Some gear? Present the following graphic at any of the dealers listed for a 15% Discount on Fulmer Helmets and Riding gear!
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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
Casa grande
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
The Bar at Stombollis Bars & Restaurants 321 S. Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928 634-3838
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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
Coolidge
Tag’s Café Bars & Restaurants 156 N. Arizona Blvd. Coolidge, AZ 85128 520.723.1013
gilbert
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
goodyear
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
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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
new River
Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon Bars & Restaurants 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy New River, AZ 85087 623-465-9903 Business Life Member
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Ranch House grille Bars & Restaurants 819 N Navajo Box 3491 Page, AZ 86040 928 645-1420 Business Life Member Windy Mesa Bars & Restaurants 800 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2186 Business Life Member Blair’s Trading Post Clothing 626 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-3008 Business Life Member Page Boy Motel Lodging 150 N Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2416 Business Life Member Page Honda Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 915 Coppermine Rd Page, AZ 86040 800-432-6923 Business Life Member Classic Auto Body Services and Miscellaneous Box 2756 Page, AZ 86040 928-645-9023 Fred's Liquor Store Services and Miscellaneous 902 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 520-645-3575 Business Life Member
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
Lil Joe Leathers Services and Miscellaneous
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 All-Clene Carpet Cleaners Services and Miscellaneous 609 W Bridle Path Lane Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-1358 Business Life Member Amon Builders, Inc Services and Miscellaneous 903 E Hwy 260 #6 Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-0689 Business Life Member Miller Auto Works Services and Miscellaneous 600 W Main St Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-8855 Business Life Member 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 Woodys Performance Motorsports Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 405 W Main St Payson, AZ 85541 928-478-7169
Peoria
CJ Creations Clothing 10348 W Cashman Peoria, AZ 85383 623-412-2110 Business Life Member
Phoenix
Renegade Classics Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 3102 E Cactus Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-495-5957 Business Life Member Bellone CPA-PLC Services and Miscellaneous 3420 E Shea Blvd #140 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-765-6111 Business Life Member Breyer Law offices Services and Miscellaneous 15715 S 46th St Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85048 480-505-2162 Business Life Member
Skinny Dipping Pools Services and Miscellaneous 18635 N 35th Ave Suite 110-163 Phoenix, AZ 85027 623.465.7600 Business Life Member H & H Plumbing and Drain Services and Miscellaneous 16772 W.Bell Rd.Ste,110, #233 Surprise,Az.85374 623-322-9100
Business Life Member
greer Wilson Funeral Home Services and Miscellaneous 5921 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033 623-245-0994 Business Life Member
Strawberry
gila County Chopper Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7803 Ralls Drive Strawberry, AZ 85544 480-789-2933 Windmill Corner Inn Lodging 5079 N AZ Hwy 87 Strawberry, AZ 85544 928-476-3064
Surprise
Arizona Dragon Slayer Exterminator Services and Miscellaneous 26307 N 157th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387 602-526-1312 Business Life Member
Tempe
Law Tigers Services and Miscellaneous 362 N 3rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-516-0000 Business Life Member
American Legion Riders Tempe Post #2 Organizations and Clubs 2125 S Industrial Park Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 Business Life Member
Pine
Aflac Services and Miscellaneous 6197 S Rural rd Ste 103 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-9020 Business Life Member
Pine Creek Smokehouse Bars & Restaurants 3885 N Hwy 87 Pine, AZ 928-476.6577
Rimrock
Tonopah
Vintages grill Bars & Restaurants 5155 N Dave Wrigfield Rd Rimrock,AZ 86335 928-592-9220
Tonopah Joe’s Family Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 41101 W Indian School Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-776-5554 Business Life Member
Scottsdale
Tonto Basin
Southwest Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7430 E Butherus Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-951-7171 Business Life Member
Sedona
olde Sedona Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 1405 W Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-5670
Show Low
native new Yorker #12 Bars & Restaurants 391 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-532-5100 Business Life Member Days Inn - Show Low Lodging 480 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-537-4356 Business Life Member
Springerville
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
St Johns
El Camino Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 277 White Mountain Dr St Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-4700
Harleyannes Smokin BBQ 270 S Old Highway 188 Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 928-479-3100
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.
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. If you have any questions, contact your District Manager, Board Member, or Editor of the Motorcycle Patriot.
Tonto Village
The Double D Bars & Restaurants 354 Johnson Blvd Tonto Village, AZ 85541 928-978-2058
Youngtown
Curly’s Customs Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 12040 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ 85363 623-764-6562 Business Life Member
Winslow
Pt’s Bar Bars & Restaurants Winslow, AZ 86057 928-587-0708
other
Law offices of Richard M. Lester Servicing and Miscellaneous 21054 Sherman Way 3rd Floor Conoga Park, CA 91303 800-521-2425 Business Life Member
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District Updates Verde Valley District Report Handing over the Baton! Submitted by Deb Althouse It is time for Stretch and me to hand over the baton of the Verde Valley District to Robert and Trish and all the active members of VVD.
Aries: Are you certain you are in control of your life decisions? If there is doubt, put on the brakes. Although you love the limelight, your new career plan is all about working behind the scenes. An unusual relationship brings laughter. A long-lost friend re-enters your life and brings memories.
It was a tough decision for both of us, as I have been the Secretary for 5 years and Stretch has been the ADM and/or DM for last 4 years. However, due to work constraints we will be spending a lot of time in Phoenix and don’t feel we can dedicate all the time needed to VVD.
Taurus: Winter’s hermit mode has ended. Invitations arrive. A personal situation demands much, but you make the necessary sacrifices easily for love. Hard work ahead in the summer; but Life has given you an edge. Musicians invade your world in a good way. Just dance, baby, dance.
Robert, who was the current ADM was nominated for DM and unanimously voted in by all Members at the regular February Meeting. Trish was nominated, unanimously voted and agreed to be the interim Secretary. The district will be actively searching for a permanent Secretary so if you are interested please come to the next VVD Monthly Meeting which is always held the 2nd Sunday of the month at Nate’s Cowboy Café.
Gemini: Naughty deeds end in tears. Now you’ve escaped! Celebrate your new life and count true blessings. 2014 will bring an increase of money and happiness- so jump happily into the deep end. Your theatrics amuse old friends, but often leaves them guessing about your true feelings. Spill the beans. Cancer: Peace and solid work seem harder to find, and here comes a “global cooling trend.” Get Plan B organized now. The great 2014 change you’ve considered becomes likely. You are such an individualist that others may kick your boundaries in anger. Stand in your truth and stay on track.
The VVD is very strong and we have a great group of active members. I know the district will be very successful and continue to grow. Trish, who is also the District’s Activities Director, is working with Sharon and Connie on a fun new ride. I can’t wait to hear all the details!
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Leo: No one could accuse you of being a pennypincher, Lion! But, the disturbing world vibes of 2014 trigger a teenage urge to Spend Spend Spend. So -invest in practical survival gear and not fluff-stuff. Yes? April planetary influences may renew sudden money and gigs. New pleasures meet wild picnics.
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Virgo: Old dogs can learn new tricks, but only if there is a big and immediate pay-off. Just when you thought your run was ending, you have a new adventure calling. Go for it. Success follows. Family issues resolve happily; togetherness rules. Travel plans multiply in 2014. Keep a bug-out bag packed.
Greetings Everyone! The Red Mountain District will have the next two meetings at ‘What the Hell’ bar. Our district has been busy planning for an event Saturday, May 1st 2014 to highlight Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. We are still working out details and working on a location.
Libra: Travel is the antidote to your restless attitude at home. New scenes and faces help you to forget past bummers. Wherever you land, maintain self-control and health. Some Irish wisdom -- “A Good Living is what you Get. A Good Life is what you Give.” Home improvements or décor changes bring luck. Scorpio: Full Moon in March comes with a warning— beware of daydreaming, zoning-out or the workday coma mode. You’ll want to kick back and vanish, but Life won’t allow it. A long-term dicey situation is resolved for all involved. The cards are in your favor now. Embrace the Change and celebrate new joys. Sagittarius: “Don’t Fence Me In!” is your cosmic theme song. However, mending a financial fence has been a priority for years now. Although there’s more to handle, you are free of the past. Creative friends from afar inspire you. Old ambitions trigger a job offer. Your life fills with happy teamwork. Capricorn: Time for a fresh dream. Others wrote your official life plan in the past; but, now you find a side path to a hidden valley. Your real destiny awaits. Plans that began up to six years ago bring you success. One soul truly understands how much this means. Trust love and be brave. Simplicity rules. Aquarius: Your hidden abilities come to the foreground at last. That longtime “impossible dream” is fast approaching. Drop the negative opinions from others—you deserve success in 2014. Your lucky trend depends upon stability and commonsense -- no edgy gambles. Children bring joy. Pisces: Family issues are exhausting! Stop for rest breaks often and keep your cool. Money and work upgrades are in a delayed circuit, but give it time. You understand the benefits of patience. A watched pot never boils. You have the most fun when playtime is spontaneous. Expect a miracle
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Several districts members are getting together for weekend rides and have already planned to ride to the MMA Beach Party in New River together. We are working on planning the May Motorcycle Awareness events and getting the Look Twice for Motorcycles signs up throughout Jerome -- as we know lots of riders will be visiting our Verde Valley area during AZ Bike Week.
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We will be hosting the next MMA-AZ board meeting on April 19th at the American Legion, Post #2, 2125 S. Industrial Drive in Tempe. It is located right off I-10 and Broadway. We are organizing the name and rates of some local motels around the area for the benefit of people coming from out of town to attend this meeting. Our meetings have been going well and I am currently trying to line up some guest speakers for future meetings; these include Team Arizona and also Matthew O. Brown, an Attorney-at-Law, who will explain about knowing our rights if stopped by the police. So come out and join us at one of our meetings -- be informed and get involved.
Motorcycle Awareness Program (M.A.P.) Bobbi Hartmann MMA MAP Coordinator 602-672-3531 bobbij2@earthlink.net
What is MMA’s MAP? MAP is a 45-60 minute presentation, using power point, an 8 minute video, 10 question quiz, a few props, and where possible, an outside demo, to make students and adults alike, aware of motorcycles and how to better share the road with them. With this being the beginning of the year, we are in the middle of scheduling schools in various areas around the state. We currently have Certified MAP Instructors (CI) in the following areas: Kingman – Ray Higuera Page - Steve “Limey” Lippert (training) Phoenix Metro – Skypilot (certified), Bruce Officer (training) Casa grande – Steve Musgrave (training) Payson – Steve Leonard (training) Prescott/Prescott Valley – Bobbi Hartmann Cottonwood – Bobbi Hartmann As you can see, we have quite a range of coverage. However, we can always use additional instructors. It is very rewarding to read the student or adult comments on the evaluation forms, and know that you have played a part in making them more aware of motorcycles and how to better share the road with them. If you have the time, live in one of these areas mentioned and would like to assist any of these instructors, please contact me at bobbij2@earthlink.net or 602-672-3531. If you would like to start MAP presentations in your area, contact me as well. For years now, we have had the pleasure of presenting a 10 minute version of our MMA MAP program to over 700 students and adults at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), as part of their combined efforts with Mesa police to address the driving while drinking or texting issue. So I am very sorry to say that the ‘biggest’ MAP event we had each year is being cancelled. The event coordinator was doing her best to move the date of the event up to February, but it then interfered with their school curriculum. With Mesa Police not being able to take on the coordination of these efforts themselves, EVIT has decided to cancel the event at this time. Lisa thanked us for all we’ve done and for our participation all these years and promised to touch base with me, if and when they would restart their efforts. Skypilot and Bruce Wheeler have a MAP presentation scheduled for 3/31 and Desert Winds Elementary in Phoenix. I am in the process of working with the other presenters to schedule MAP for this first semester.
T-CLoCS Inspection - Is this Part of Your Routine? Submitted by Snakebite Pre-ride inspections should be a regular part of every motorcycle rider's routine. The T-CLOCS acronym is a helpful reminder of the essentials every motorcycle rider should check weekly and before a long ride. Many folks I know, don’t do this very often. So...here is your reminder article, you know who you are. The T stands for "Tires, wheels and brakes." • Tires: Check for tread depth, wear, weathering, bulges, and embedded objects. • Air Pressure: Check when cold and adjust to load. • Wheels: Check for bent, broken, or missing spokes. Check the tension at the top of the wheel. If it rings, it's OK; if it thuds, there is a loose spoke. Check the cast for cracks or dents. Verify the rims are true 5mm or out of round. To check the bearings, grab the top and bottom of the tire and flex: there should be no click between the hub and axle, and no growl when spinning. Check the seals for cracks, cuts or tears, excessive grease on the outside, or reddishbrown around the outside. • Brakes: Verify that each brake alone can keep the bike from rolling. The C stands for "Controls." • Levers and Pedal: Review for broken, bent, or cracked parts. Check ball ends on handlebar levers for proper adjustment. Ensure the pivots are lubricated. • Cables: Check ends and interior for fraying, kinks, and proper lubrication. Ensure there's no interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, with no sharp angles. Make sure the wire supports in place. • Hoses: Review the condition for cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing or deterioration. Ensure the routing has no interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, with no sharp angles. Make sure the hose supports in place. • Throttle: Ensure the throttle moves freely, snaps closed, no revving when handlebars are turned. The L stands for "Lights." • Battery: Check the terminals, make sure the battery is clean and tight, held down securely, and with proper electrolyte levels. Make sure the vent tube is routed properly, not kinked or plugged. • Headlamp: Check for cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system. Make sure it aims at the proper height and right/left. Check the hi beam/low beam operation. • Tail lamp/brake lamp: Make sure it's clean and tight, with no cracks, and that it activates upon front brake/rear brake application. • Turn signals: Make sure they flash correctly. • Mirrors: Check the swivel joints and mounts. Look for any cracks. • Lenses & Reflectors: Make sure they are not cracked or broken, with excessive condensation, and that they are securely mounted. • Wiring: Look for any fraying, chafing and insulation wear. Make sure the routing is not pinched and that there is no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean. o stands for "oil." • Engine Oil: Check the levels, warm on center stand on level ground, dipstick and sight glass. Check the gaskets, housings and seals for leaks. • Hypoid Gear Oil, Shaft Drive: Check the transmission, rear drive and shaft levels. Check the gaskets, seals and breathers for leaks. • Hydraulic Fluid: Check the brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass levels. Check the hoses, master cylinders and calipers for leaks. • Coolant: Check the reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank levels - only when cool. Check the radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings and pipes for leaks. • Fuel: Check the tank or gauge levels. Check the lines, fuel valve and carbs for leaks. C stands for "Chassis." • Frame: Check for cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, and any paint lifting. Make sure the steering-head bearings have no detent or tight spots through full travel. Raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks. Check the swingarm bushings/bearings. Raise the rear wheel and check for play by pushing/pulling swingarm. • Suspension: Check the front forks for smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping, anti-dive settings. Check the rear shocks for smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/damping settings. Make sure the linkage moves freely and is lubricated. • Chain or belt: Check the tension at the tightest point. Makes sure the side plates are lubricated when hot (the belts should not be lubricated). Make sure the sprockets' teeth are not hooked and securely mounted. • Fasteners: Make sure there are no missing bolts or nuts and that they are threaded tight. Check for broken or missing clips and cotter pins. The S stands for "Stands." •Make sure the center and side stands are not cracked or bent, and that they spring in place, with proper tension to hold their positions.
A good check regularly can save you money and a trip to your local shop. Even better yet...It could save your life!
WEIRD nEWS: APB FoR MR. HARLEY DAVIDSon Police in Guapa, Brazil, investigating a string of carjackings believed they found a key piece of evidence that could blow the case wide open: a Harley-Davidson cap belonging to a suspect: “He left a grey T-shirt which he had used to cover his face, and also a baseball cap with a skull embroidered on it, along with the name Harley, and the citizen’s surname, Davidson, who is probably the miscreant we’re looking for,” a police officer told a local news station.
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I know many of you out there have dogs but a fair amount of families out there own a kitty or two. So here is some info about felines and your family.
FELInES AnD YouR FAMILY P arasites that m ay affect your cat. Year-round prevention -- The use of year-round heartworm & broad-spectrum parasite medications, as well as appropriate flea &/ or tick products, is the foundation of an effective parasite control program for your cat. What can I do? Responsible pet parasite control can reduce the risks associated with transmission of parasitic diseases from pets to people. By following a few simple guidelines, pet owners can better protect their family. • Practice good personal hygiene a good housekeeping. • Visit your veterinarian for annual testing & physical examination. • Minimize exposure to high-traffic pet areas. Ask your veterinarian about parasite infection risks & effective year round preventative control measures administered monthly.
Heartworm Heartworms represent an increasingly recognized problem in cats. As in dogs, heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes & once mature, take residence in the right side of the heart & the large vessels of the lungs, For cats, the prevalence of heartworm infection is directly related to the number of infected dogs in the area. How do I prevent my pet from getting heartworm? Heartworms are found in all 50 states, so all cats are at risk, even those animals that live indoors. However, heartworms are preventable. Ask your veterinarian about heartworm prevention. Preventive treatment should being after a blood test has been conducted to determine if your cat has already been exposed or in infected.
Fleas & Ticks Fleas are probable the most common ectoparasite (external parasite) of cats worldwide. In addition to just being a nuisance, fleas are responsible for flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) in cats, which is estimated to account for over 50% of all the dermatological cases reposted to veterinarians. Ticks are also ectoparasites. Ticks are second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human disease, both infectious & toxic. Control & prevention of ticks is extremely important in reducing the risk of disease associated with ticks. How do I prevent my cat from getting fleas?| To control fleas, you must stop them from reproducing. Carpets, pets bedding, furniture, & other indoor areas where your cat spends much time will contain the highest number of developing fleas. Frequent vacuuming of these areas & frequent washing of pet bedding can greatly reduce the number of developing fleas inside your home.
Toxoplasm a gondii Toxoplasma is a tiny parasite that infects people as well as birds & other animals. Only cats & other members of the cat family shed Toxoplasma in their feces. Cats may shed the parasite in their feces for 7-21 days the first time they get infected with Toxoplasma . If they are allowed outside, pet cats can get infected when they catch & eat animals. Protect your environment Keep water going to sewage treatment plants or septic systems Toxoplasma free. Sewage treatment may not kill Toxoplasma in cat feces. Throwing cat feces or litter down the toilet or outdoors could allow more Toxoplasma parasites to get into our rivers & oceans, putting wildlife at risk of infection, including sea otters. • Put cat feces in plastic bags for disposal in a sanitary landfill • Remove cat feces from your yard. Toxoplasma lives for months in soil & can be carried over long distances in water. Following these guidelines will help prevent Toxoplasma infections in cats, people & wildlife. Pet Poison Helpline Immediately at 800-213-6680
The kitty pictured throughout this article is “Jenga” owned by Kim Spencer and Christian Wentz. She was adopted at Petco in early 2013. I have followed her exploits via Facebook and she has quite the feline personality. Jenga’s spends her days with her family and her pet Pitbull and best friend, Charvel. Snakebite
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nCoM newsbytes Compiled and Edited by Bill Bish MoToRCYCLE SALES InCREASE The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has reported that annual motorcycle sales grew 1.4% in 2013. The 465,783 unit total represents a 6,485 increase from 2012. The dual-purpose and off-road segments enjoyed the greatest percentage annual growth, with scooter sales declining in 2013. On-Highway motorcycles sales tallied 324,691 for the year, a 2% increase from 2012. The On-Highway segment is by far the largest tracked by the MIC, and it includes all street-legal bikes excepting dual-sports and scooters. It recorded a 6,485 unit year-over-year (YOY) increase. The smallest volume segment, Dual, reported the largest YOY percentage increase at 7.8%. The Dual category includes small street-legal dual-sports as well as popular Adventure bikes. The yearly total for this market was 32,979 for a 2,387 unit increase in 2013. Off-Highway motorcycle sales grew 5.7% for the year. The annual total of 73,371 represents a 3,976 unit boost from last year. The near 4000-unit gain comes despite a slow finish in 2013, recording a YOY decrease of 1,025 units in December. Scooter sales, which are traditionally more volatile than bike sales, struggled to match 2012 totals. The annual tally of 34,742 was 6,363 units short of the 2012 total – a 15.5% decline. ATV sales for 2013 posted a nearly identical tally of 228,305 – a mere 0.5% increase over 2012. The quad market benefited from a strong December to push the annual tally into the black, with a 1,799 unit increase YOY for the month. Notably, the MIC does not track sales for UTV and side-by-side units, which have reportedly eclipsed ATV sales in recent years. STATES RAnKED BY MoToRCYCLE oWnERSHIP With 8,410,255 motorcycles registered to 311,800,000 U.S. citizens, according to the most recent DOT and Census data that means that out of every 37 Americans you meet, one of them probably owns a motorcycle. But in some states your odds are better than others, and when you compare statewide motorcycle registrations with population figures, you might be surprised where some states stand in the rankings. For example, Iowa comes in third with 18 people for every motorcycle, more than double the national average. In 2011 the state had 173,929 motorcycles registered, and a population of just over three million. The second highest ratio of bike ownership is in New Hampshire, whose 1.3 million population shares 79,266 motorcycles, equaling 17 people per motorcycle.
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. 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
First on the list is South Dakota with 12 people for each motorcycle, over three times the national average. In 2011 the state had 69,284 motorcycles registered, representing just 0.82% of all motorcycles in America, but its sparse population of 816,598 gives it the highest concentration of motorcycling in the country. Rounding out the Top Ten are; Wisconsin (4th with 18 people per bike); Wyoming (5th/19); North Dakota (6th/21); Vermont (7th/21); Montana (8th/21); Minnesota (9th/22) and Alaska (10th/23). The Ten Lowest ranked states are; South Carolina (40th/43 people per bike); Kentucky (41st/44); Hawaii (42nd/45); California (43rd/47); Utah (44th/47); Maryland (45th/48); Georgia (46th/49); New York (47th/56); Texas (48th/58); Louisiana (49th/67, almost half the U.S. average); and lastly Mississippi (50th/106, nearly a third the norm). It’s interesting to note that due to large populations, some of the states with the largest numbers of motorcycles finished low on the rider density list; California is number one in motorcycles owned with 801,803, representing 9.5% of all motorcycles in the U.S., but with a population of over 37 million it comes in a lackluster 43rd place! Likewise, New York with 345,816 motorcycles, and Texas with 438,551, came in near the bottom of the rankings. It is also worth noting that only one of the Top Ten motorcycling states has a helmet law, while 6 of the 10 least bike-friendly states requires riders to wear them. nY LAWMAKER SAYS BIKES SHouLDn’T BE ALLoWED In HIS DISTRICT Legislator Thomas F. Barraga (R-11th District) says people should not ride bikes at all in his district because “Suffolk County is a suburban automobile community -drivers expect to see other drivers on the road, not bicyclists and motorcyclists.” Continued Page 19
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The anti-motorcycle/bicycle lawmaker from West Islip, New York made those remarks in response to a high school senior who wrote to him as a part of a government class assignment.
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It’s Still R ock n R oll To Me I’m writing to y’all from the Vittle King’s “Diner” kitchen this issue. We’ve been talking about daffodils, gardening, childhood Easter dinners, Lenten meals and sweet memories of family gatherings back in the 1950s and 1960s – chowing down on seriously easy comfort food. Call us Retro Rednecks, but we still enjoy making those suppertime classics found in old cookbooks, Elvis’ midnight snacks or Granny’s wartime favorites written on faded index cards. When a recipe is so old and so dang good, it usually becomes new again. Here are a few 1950s springtime recipes the Vittle King and I think are still guaranteed to please. Have a beautiful Spring Equinox and a blessed Easter! Pixyled - MMA Patriot Contributing Editor
Ingredients: 3 ozs cream cheese, soften 1/2 cup walnuts (finely chopped) 1/4 cup chopped olives (pimento stuffed) 2 tbsps milk Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate until set. Serve with crackers or a package of “Party Rye” bread slices. (Find in the Deli section of grocery.) Great when used as a breakfast spread for toasted bagels or English muffins too.
If you are looking for that "How did Grandma or Mom make those deviled eggs?" recipe, here is the classic deviled eggs recipe used in the 1950s through 1970s. Perfect for springtime or Easter picnics.
MICHIgAn MoToRCYCLE SAFETY BILL WouLD PREVEnT REPEAT oFFEnDERS Michigan lawmakers are looking to close an "apparent loophole" that allows motorcycle operators to obtain a temporary permit each riding season without ever completing a safety course or skills test required for full endorsement.
Hard-boil your eggs the day before making the recipe. Keep chilled in the fridge. Peel the eggs carefully. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out yolks and place in a separate mixing bowl. For egg filling: Add 1 tsp. of mayonnaise for every two eggs into the mixing bowl (Equals 1/2 cup mayo per 12 hard yolks.) Add 1 tsp. of yellow mustard for every 4 eggs into the mixing bowl (Equals 1 tbsp per dozen). Mash yolks with mayo/mustard and mix well with a salad fork or whisk. Use a teaspoon to evenly distribute the mixed ingredients into each hollowed half of egg. Lightly sprinkle the filled egg halves with paprika. Slice of pimento olive or fresh parsley leaf optional.
Note: Eggs with m ayo m ust not sit out in the sun or heat -- they spoil easily! Cover lightly and keep chilled in fridge until ready to serve. Aunt B ee’s Mayberry Skillet Cookies Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 cup finely cut dates 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 3 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies 1/2 cup chopped nuts confectioners’ sugar Directions: Melt butter in skillet. Add dates, sugar and eggs. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a ball (5 to 8 min.). Stir in Rice Krispies and nuts; mix well. Sprinkle a piece of waxed paper lightly with confectioners’ sugar. Shape mixture into 2 rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill. To serve, cut into thin slices about 1/4-inch thick. Makes 5 dozen cookies.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease (Crisco) 9-inch square baking dish or casserole. Cook macaroni. Drain and set aside. In small bowl, toss breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter until moistened. Set aside. To saucepan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; whisk until blended. Stir in milk; cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Spoon cooked macaroni into prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni. Sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Bake until bubbly and top is golden, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 15 minutes to set. Serve.
SB 5141 would change state traffic laws to account for a problem some motorcyclists have at intersections controlled by sensors that fail to recognize them. They don't register on the sensor, and the left-turn arrow never turns green, said Senator Jim Hargrove, a Hoquiam Democrat who rides a motorcycle and said he's experienced the problem first-hand. Under the proposed legislation, a motorcyclist would have to wait through a complete cycle of lights changing for all directions before making a left-turn when clear. The bill passed on a 46-2 vote. The same bill passed the Senate last session but didn't receive a final vote in the House.
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1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni – cooked. 3/4 cup (about 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh bread crumbs (not dried) 4 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 small white onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon plain salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 cup milk 8 ounces (2 cups) Cheddar cheese, shredded
Stating that he believes that "no one who lives in our hamlet or for that matter Suffolk County should ever ride a bicycle or motorcycle," Barraga’s callous response lit up social media and prompted a ton of angry responses, though the legislator said he’s standing by his remarks. WASHIngTon STATE RIDERS LoBBY To TuRn LEFT on RED Motorcyclists in Washington could turn left at an intersection if the traffic light doesn't give them the green arrow after a complete cycle under a bill that received strong support from the Senate in Olympia.
Olive-Walnut Sandwich Spread – from a 1950s Diner cookbook
B aked Macaroni & Cheese – a 1952 recipe.
On January 29, the 17-year old, Matthew Cutrone, wrote to Barraga requesting “some sort of bike lane or maybe even warning signs in certain areas of the county” after his mother was hit by the driver of a van that illegally turned left in front of her.
E aster Tip - Dyeing E aster E gg with K ool-Aid Let color rock your world! Dye your eggs with Kool-Aid this year. Easy, cheap, and non-toxic, Kool-Aid produces gorgeous colors. For foolproof and quick instructions, here’s a helpful website--http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sn ack/other-snack/kool-aid-dyedeggs.html Or watch the many YouTube videos on how to dye and tie-dye eggs with Kool-Aid. Kids of all ages will love this!
Temporary Instruction Permits, intended for new or returning riders, are valid for 180 days and require operators to travel alongside an endorsed adult. But enforcement is difficult, and TIP holders are significantly over-represented in traffic accidents each year; 52% of riders who crashed were not properly endorsed. Current law allows operators to obtain a temporary permit every season. But House Bill 4781, introduced by state Rep. Bradford Jacobsen (R-Oxford) and 15 co-sponsors, would limit motorcycle operators to two TIPs over the course of a 10 year period. "That's certainly adequate time to ride with a friend, take an instruction course and get the experience necessary to drive a motorcycle," Jacobsen said in testimony before the House Transportation Committee, which has not voted on the bill. "It's a no brainer really," said Vince Consiglio, president of ABATE Michigan, which led efforts to repeal the mandatory helmet law but also supports stronger endorsement requirements. "These unendorsed riders are maybe 10 or 20 percent of the population, but they're over 40 percent of the fatalities since 1989. It's incredible that nothing has happened." Officials have known about the endorsement issue for years, and the Secretary of State and Office of Highway Safety Planning have both pushed educational programs to raise awareness. But education alone is not working, prompting motorcycle safety advocates to push for legislative action. ABATE oF InDIAnA SEEKS To ALLoW oFF-RoAD VEHICLES on CounTY RoADWAYS Indiana state law bans driving off-road vehicles on public streets, but ABATE of Indiana, a motorcycle advocacy group, is asking Tippecanoe County commissioners to exercise a clause that allows county officials to allow allterrain vehicles, gators and various other off-road machines, including snowmobiles, to use county roads in unincorporated areas. “We’re just requesting that they at least evaluate this, look at what other communities have done with this -- what other counties have done with this” said Jay Jackson, executive director of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education. “We’re not aware of any significant ramifications as a result, so we don’t see a downside to it.” Jackson told commissioners that 45 Indiana counties allow off-road vehicles on public roads. The vehicles still must comply with state laws governing off-road vehicles. State law requires the rider or driver be 16 years old and licensed, and also requires that the vehicle be registered, much like a boat.
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