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A P ublication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona Septem ber/October 2012
What is Happening at the Copper Dome?
Submitted by Billy Larson There isn't much going on right now, legislatively speaking --not until after the elections in November. Then we find out who is left standing, and we can discover just who is on our side. Current issues: I'm looking into something that affects us all. The insurance companies have a loophole where they can reduce your award by whatever they think your head injury has contributed to your overall injuries. For example, if they think your head injury is 50% of the overall injury, they can reduce your final award by that 50%. – but, only if you are not wearing a helmet. This loophole applies in spite of the fact we are a No-Helmet law state for those over the age of 18. Remember, the insurance companies are ALWAYS looking for ways to pay you as little as possible. It is related to the HIPAA bill that we tried to run last year. Our proposed bill got shot down because we didn't have any examples of how the Insurance companies were actually using that loophole. Now we are hearing about some cases where this practice has started to come into play. The other thing is the emergence of "Toll Roads." I went to a recent meeting sponsored by "The Arizona Automobile Hobbyist Council." They are just one of the popular Antique Automobile Clubs here in Arizona. The issue of Toll Roads is coming up again. If you are wondering, just what this has to do with us... Bikers are going to have to travel on these Toll Roads. So I'm jumping on the wagon to help protect our rights. If you would like more info, please Google: "Wikipedia.org/list of toll roads in the United States." There you will get info on every toll road in the USA.
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If you are interested, the next meeting will be Sept 12th, at 7:00pm. at Mel Martin Museum (a car museum) at 17641 N. Black Canyon Hwy -- just south of Grumpy's Truck Parts. Also you can go to "NOTOLLROADAZ.COM" for more info on Toll Roads in AZ. Well, that’s it for now. Keep up the good work and support!
Motorcycle Emissions HistoryCurrent
Leather District Brotherly Love-In Story and pictures on Page 10
Written by Bobbi Hartman
Fact: - Arizona is the only state left, in the United States, that requires yearly emissions on motorcycles, and in Area A (Maricopa/Pinal Counties) only. 2002 - HB 2501 (Rep Cooley, Giffords ....) passed in 2002, required the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to produce a report concerning potential exemptions of motorcycles, collectible vehicles or both, from vehicle emissions testing. The purpose of the report was to determine if the continued emissions testing of motorcycles, collectible vehicles, or both did not provide a significant air quality benefit and if they were not necessary to satisfy State Implementation Plan (SIP) requirements. The report findings/activities was to be submitted to the Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House and MAG before 12/31/2004. The report concluded that testing motorcycles in Area B as well as Collectible Vehicles in Area A and Area B did not have a significant impact on air quality, but motorcycles in Area A did have, and therefore approved exemption in Area B, but not in Area A for motorcycles.
Run With The Wolf pictures on Page 11
2005 - HB2537 (Rep Barnes, Huffman ) passed in 2005, exempted motorcycles in Area B and Collectible Vehicles in Area A and B, from emissions testing, as well as defined a Collectible Vehicle. It contained a 'conditional enactment' which was dependent on the EPA issuing the exemptions on or before July 1st, 2009. 2006 - October Motorcycle Lobby and ADEQ met with MAG to discuss the possibility of running 2007 legislation to remove emission from motorcycles in Area A (Maricopa/Pinal counties). MAG has asked us to wait until September of 2007, when they will have the results of the 8 Hour Zone report for 2005, 2006 & 2007, before again meeting on this issue. 2006 - Dec 18th Regarding HB2537, Motorcycle Lobby received an email from Ira Domsky with ADEQ, stating that EPA has signed the proposed rulemaking to approve our requested exemption in HB2501. 2006 - Dec 28th Motorcycle Lobby received an email from Ira with copy of Federal Register Notice published that day, attached. It stated close of comments were to be 1/29/2007. 2007 - March timeframe Final actions taken, MVD revised registrations for Collectible Cars in Area A and B, and Motorcycles in Area B Pima County only, eliminating the requirement for emissions testing for the same. 2007 - October timeframe Motorcycle Lobby and ADEQ, who agreed on elimination effort for 2008, met with MAG again to discuss the fact that we were running legislation in 2008 to exempt motorcycles, in Area A (Maricopa, Pinal counties), from emissions testing. MAG was hesitant, but when told that we were going forward with our efforts, agreed to not interfere with them. 2008 - HB2280 (Rep JP Weiers ) passed in 2008, exempted motorcycles in Area A, from emissions testing. However the statute contained a 'conditional enactment' which was dependent on the EPA approving the exemptions on or before July 1st, 2010. 2009 - September timeframe Around September 2009, just prior to the ADEQ's final 30 day hearing and submitting of the SIP, EPA added on some additional requirements to what ADEQ had to comply with. These additional requirements made our progress to this point and the deadline for EPA approval of July1st 2010, seem undoable or unpredictable to say the least. 2010 - HB2033 (Rep JP Weiers) passed in 2010, Emergency Act to extend the 'Conditional Enactment' date from July 1st, 2010 to July 1st, 2012. Continued Page 15
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Inside This Issue:
MMA of Arizona Listings ..................................2 State Membership Information ........................3 From Our Chairman..........................................4 The Disgruntled Biker ......................................5 MMA of Arizona Event Calendar ...............6 & 7 Meet Your New Lobbyist ..................................8 Editor’s Space ...................................................9 Event Pics and Articles..........................10 & 11 Business Member Listing ..............................12 Horoscope .......................................................14 M.A.P................................................................15 District Updates ..............................................16 Ride Tips..........................................................18 Biker Vittles .....................................................19
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MMA of Arizona State Officers Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Membership Activities Communications Quartermaster ACMC Representative ACMC Representative NCOM Representative AIL Representative Designated Lobbyist Authorized Lobbyist M.A.P Coordinator Patriot Editor Webmaster
Tom Corr Ed "Hollywood" Holyoak Cherie “Rudy” Dubrow Steve “Tuffy” Belzer Glen "Burg" Humbarger Contract service provider Cindy Gates OPEN Julie Cissne Gary Thurston Mike Murray Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave C.J. Swinford Billy Larson B. Paul “Skypilot” Price Bobbi Hartmann Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Contract service provider
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MMA of Arizona District Contacts Casa Grande District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520.371.1735. . . . . . . . . SMUSBLULGT@aol.com Fern WIlliams 520.560.6989 fernevar@gmail.com Eagle District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherie “Ruby” Dubrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.328.7255. . . . . . . . . cheriedubrow@yahoo.com Steve “Tuffy” Belzer 623.399.2325 tuffy_56@hotmail.com Leather District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.635.5569. . . . . . . . . cgates0617@yahoo.com Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales 623.693.4932 rattlensnake@yahoo.com Northern Arizona District . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim “Redneck” Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.660.0656. . . . . . . . . redneck@ourranch.com Red Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Woltman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-723-6044 . . . . . . . . donnawoltman@yahoo.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug "8 Ball" Keatts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.202.9753. . . . . . . . . 8ball@desertthundermc.com Debi Althouse 480.212.3442 debialthouse@yahoo.com White Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlene Hulsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.245.6427. . . . . . . . . carlene1duda@hotmail.com Bill "Wild Bill" Hulsey 928-245-8888 wildbill4mma@hotmail.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
Howard Gelman James and 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
MMA of Arizona Life Membership Casa Grande District Tom Corr Eddie Davis Steve Musgrave Carol Myers Cochise District Jon V. Everett Kresent Gurtler Ernie Harris Thom Ihli David Leabo Phyllis Rimmer Betty Rodriguez Eagle District Julie Cissne Cherie Dubrow Billy “Desperado” Larson Scot Williamson Grand Canyon District Stephen Briggs High Country District Marlin Kussler Colin MacDiarmid* Stony Monday Leather/Iron Horse District 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 Edward Smith Ron Spirlock Paul Stuart Garry Thurston Kris Wall
Michael Wendt Northern Arizona District Larry Evans Joseph Harris Bill Justice Marie Justice Renee Lippert Steve”Limey” Lippert Eddie Lovato 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 Red Mountain District Michael D. Bennett Debra Donaldson Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Carl Letzin
Joanne Pilger-Letzin Michelle Wirth-Packer Rim Country District Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca Holyoak 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 Bill Lyons Jr. Michael Mooney Dale Vandermolen
Westsiders District Deborah Blair Kimberley “Sunshiney” Cole George Graham Ray Huston Gene “Gobb” Mummert Wesley “T-Bone” Straight Michael Vigorito White Mountain District Tim Belous Randy Crider John “Oilcan” Fields* Bob Kirby Ben McLachlan Robin Pierce Randy Rahn Terry K. Rutherford Rich Tuminello Denise Hunter-Tuminello Buddy Zahnle Other District Mike Revere MMA State NCOM Bill Bish - Encino, CA Fritz Clapp Esq. Joe Eggleston* Tank Tiger Mike Revere Motorcycle Club Life Members Sober Riders since 08/2003 Limey Riders since 09/2005 VIII’s Society since 11/2006 Life Emeritus Members Roger "Priest" Hurm - Chairman Bill Justice - Chairman CJ Swinford - Chairman Colin “Cinders” MacDiarmid* Co-Founders of MMA-AZ Joe Eggleston, Esq.* AIM Attorney Richard Lester, Esq. AIM Attorney * In Memoriam
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MMA of Arizona District Meeting Times & Locations Casa grande 1st Sunday at 11 am Silver Bullet Bar 1401 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande, AZ
Red Mountain3rd Saturday at 10 am The Duchess 3929 E Main Street Mesa
Eagle 3rd Sunday at 10:00 am Baca Loco (old Chuy’s) 5134 N. 95th Ave. Glendale, AZ
Rim Country 2nd Sunday at 9 am Legion Tonto Rim Post #69 709 E. Hwy 260 Payson, 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 206 S Main St Cottonwood, AZ Come Early for Breakfast!
Northern Arizona 2nd Saturday at 9 am Glen Canyon Steakhouse 201 N. Lake Powell Page, AZ
White Mountain 2nd Sunday at 10 am V.F.W. Main Street Eagar, AZ
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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.
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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.
Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona MMA of Arizona PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, AZ 85046-0280
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. MMA of Arizona
PMB 138 Memberships are open to anyone P.O. Box 30280 regardless of what type of motorcycle Phoenix, AZ 85046-0280 you ride, if any. All memberships include: The Motorcycle Patriot Newsletter, Membership Card, $3000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit, Event Updates, Voting Guides, and the ability to interact with some of the most politically active motorcyclists in the state of Arizona.
The MMA of Arizona needs the support of all motorcycle riders and we hope you will consider joining this dedicated organization.
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From Our Chairman
If the agency’s numbers are to be believed, between 6478% of riders in the 30 partial and no-helmet law states legally chose to ride without a helmet, yet only 38% of the fatalities involved non-helmeted riders, so helmet use is astonishingly over-represented in motorcyclists’ mortality statistics!
Chairman’s comments relative to motorcycle rights and the MMA of Arizona. Tom Coor MMA of AZ Chairman
Opposing Left-Turn Conflict: When an oncoming vehicle makes a left turn, it places a second vehicle, going the opposite direction, in danger of a head-on or broadside collision. It applies only when the second vehicle has the right-of-way. Right-of-way problems are nothing new and have been around as long as cars and motorcycles; incidents involving our own are grim reminder of that reality. Right-of-Way laws vary by state, and the majority are redundant in the idea of yielding right-of-way, or in essence, taking care to prevent a collision. Following a collision, it is a task to establish which driver actually possessed right-of-way, as well as proportional level of fault or negligence of each party in the eyes of law enforcement. It is not always clear-cut. Failing to yield right-of-way to another driver, whether on a motorcycle or not, creates negligence. A negligent driver through failure-to-yield stands accused of creating an environment of undue danger by causing a resulting collision. This negligent conduct, as well as the ensuing damages stemming from a collision, create grounds for a plaintiff to file a civil suit against the negligent party. Most motorcyclists view the striking of a motorcyclist as any thing but a simple accident; it is a blatant infringement of the motorcyclist’s right-of-way. Because it is true many motorists do not observe the right-of-way of motorcyclists, a physical and legal prevention of Left-Turn Conflicts is the ideal scenario. While all left-turn conflicts will never be resolved via logistics, conflicts at signal-controlled intersections can be prevented by way of Protected Turn Displays. Protected-only operation allows drivers and motorcyclists to turn on a left-turn arrow while all conflicting traffic movements are stopped. A lagging protected-only operation would be the safest, most effective situation – drivers are only allowed to turn on a left-turn arrow while all other conflicting movements are stopped. This eliminates excuses such as “the sun was in my eyes” or, the most common, “I just did not see the motorcycle.”
NCOM Biker Newsbytes Compiled and Edited By Bill Bish HEALTH AgENCY PUSHES HELMETS WITH BOgUS FINDINgS Researchers at the Centers For Disease Control are using flawed logic to promote their crusade for helmet laws, but “Garbage-In, Garbage-Out” numbers reveal helmet use is actually in indirect proportion to motorcycle fatalities. In a newly-released CDC study of Fatal Accident Reporting System (FARS) data, the following has been quoted recently by media outlets from coast to coast; “According to a CDC analysis of fatal crash data from 2008 to 2010, a total of 14,283 motorcyclists were killed in crashes, among whom 6,057 (42 percent) were not wearing a helmet. In the 20 states with a universal helmet law, 739 (12 percent) fatally injured motorcyclists were not wearing a helmet, compared with 4,814 motorcyclists (64 percent) in the 27 states with partial helmet laws and 504 (79 percent) motorcyclists in the three states without a helmet law.” The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) looked over the CDC’s own numbers and found some serious faults in their findings:First off, if 6,057 motorcyclists were not wearing helmets of the 14,283 motorcyclists who were killed in crashes during the 3-year study period, that means that 8,226 riders (58%) WERE wearing helmets when they died, meaning that the vast majority of motorcyclist fatalities nationwide wore helmets!
But the CDC also touts that 12% of the biker deaths in helmet law states were not wearing a helmet. The most amazing thing about this figure is that helmet use rates approach 100% in helmet law states and virtually no one rides without one at the risk of facing hefty fines! What the government’s numbers most likely reveal, if they have any legitimacy at all, is that helmets come off in about one in ten fatal accidents. This revelation is consistent with prior estimates, and seriously skews their other helmet use/non-use data, because it would mean considerably more riders were wearing helmets up to the moment of their demise than previously anticipated, which means all the Center’s fiscal extrapolations are meaningless as well. Another gem proffered by the CDC to bolster their helmet law push is that while motorcycles represent only 3% of registered vehicles they represent nearly 14% of traffic fatalities. But when you consider that motorcycles offer little in the way of physical protection during a collision, unlike cars with airbags, crumple zones and impactabsorbing structures, it’s easy to understand why motorcyclists seldom have fender-benders…yet auto drivers routinely walk away from high-speed impacts. The true numbers are pretty clear; a previous DOT Traffic Safety Facts Research Note states in 2010 that 54% of all U.S. motorcyclists were observed wearing a helmet when they rode, whether by choice or by law, and since the CDC says 58% of fatally injured riders wore a helmet at that time, then helmets obviously are not designed to protect against fatal injuries. MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES REMAIN STEADY U.S. motorcyclist fatalities have remained roughly the same over the past three years, following a sharp decline in 2009, according to preliminary data recently released by the Governors Highway Safety Association. In a May 21 report, the GHSA projects the final tally for 2011 will be very close to the 4,502 fatalities reported for 2010 and the 4,469 deaths in 2009, which represented a dramatic 16% decline from 2008. Earlier, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projected that overall motor vehicle fatalities declined 1.7% in 2011, reaching their lowest level since 1949, but the GHSA says high gas prices are driving more people to ride motorcycles. Motorcycle deaths increased in 26 states for the first nine months of last year, declined in 23 states, and remained unchanged in one. “States with fewer motorcyclist fatalities attributed the decrease to poor cycling weather, reduced motorcycle registrations and motorcycle travel, increased law enforcement, rider training, and motorcycle safety education," according to the GHSA report. "States with more fatalities cited good cycling weather, increased motorcycle registrations and travel, and a return to normal levels after an abnormally low fatality count in 2010." FEDERAL LAWMAKERS SEEK TO BAN MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS Federal lawmakers have sent a bipartisan letter to the leadership of a key House-Senate conference committee to urge support for legislation that prohibits federal funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Reps Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Tom Petri (R-WI) were joined by 29 congressional colleagues who sent the letter on May 25 urging the panel to include H.R. 904 and H.Res. 239 in the surface transportation reauthorization conference report. H.R. 904 would prohibit the U.S. Transportation Secretary from providing grants or any funds to a state or local government to be used for programs to check helmet usage or to create motorcycle-only checkpoints. H.Res. 239 would support efforts to retain a ban on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) ability to lobby state legislators using federal tax dollars and urges the agency to focus on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education and training. “There is broad bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, and among motorcycle groups across the country, for efforts by Congress to prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from funding motorcycle-onlycheckpoints (MOCs),” the letter states, further noting that “We take motorcycle safety seriously and want NHTSA to focus its safety efforts on proven lifesaving methods.”
Using the CDC’s twisted logic, nearly half of all motorcyclists killed were in the 20 states that required them to wear a helmet!
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CONgRESSIONAL RECORD RECOgNIZES VIABILITY FREED OF MOTORCYCLES New M Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus Member and to wea House Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman KRQEJohn Duncan (R-TN) entered a statement to the organiz Congressional Record on May 18 recognizing becaus motorcycles and scooters as viable transportation options becaus for many Americans. Previously, President Obama had themse proclaimed May 15 through May 21 as National “Too m Transportation Week and acknowledged that America asking needs a safer transportation network that will provide Annett more transportation choices. Organi “As a Member of the Congressional Motorcycle Safety should Caucus, I would like to highlight one such choice and recentl point out that two wheeled vehicles can be transportation Conve options for many Americans,” said Chairman Duncan. “In It’s bee his proclamation, the President called for increased last int transportation options that cut commuting time, ease the new traffic congestion, reduce oil consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Motorcycles and scooters are with an other la options that can help to meet all of these goals. you’re Motorcycles and scooters also have the advantages of their rig being much cheaper than cars or trucks as well as see it a considerably easier to park – and a lot of fun to ride.” regular “I own a scooter myself and I enjoy riding when I get the (D-Ber opportunity,” said Duncan. “I encourage all riders to get Nation trained, licensed and obey traffic laws, and I remind all (NCOM road users to be aware of motorcyclists.” MOTO OUTDOOR RECREATION REPRESENTS MULTICycle s BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY have w Americans spent over half a trillion dollars enjoying the a finan great outdoors last year, according to a newly released ATV de joint study that documents the continued growth and includin significance of outdoor recreation to the economies of our from ne individual states and the nation overall. Sagew The Motorcycle Industry Council, along with the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, collaborated with the Western Governors’ Association and other outdoor industry groups to fund a report on the combined economic impact of motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation. The findings of this first-of-a kind study show the outdoor recreation industry generated $646 billion in national sales and services in 2011. The full report is titled “A Snapshot of The Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation,” and can be found at www.westgov.org/reports. According to MIC Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Kathy Van Kleeck, the MIC will soon release information specific to the motorized recreation sector, and the WGA and the outdoor recreation industry partners will release state-bystate data later in the year. “The state-by-state information will be particularly useful in our government relations efforts to promote motorized recreation and advocate for off-highway vehicle opportunities,” said Van Kleeck. CONSTITUTIONAL RIgHT TO DO BURNOUTS When officials cracked down on motorcyclists doing burnouts at this year’s annual Myrtle Beach Spring Rally, a local biker bar made a federal case out of it, literally. Now it will be up to a judge to decide if doing burnouts revving a motorcycle’s engine while applying the front brake to let its back tire spin to create noise and smoke is a constitutionally-protected right. Horry County cracked down on burnouts during bike festivals last year, issuing a special event permit to Suck Bang Blow that limited the activity to between noon and 9 p.m. and only at the rear of the bar’s building. This year, the county issued a permit that banned burnouts altogether. SBB, which claims the activity has been a regular feature of bike rally events at the bar since it opened in 1996, obtained a temporary restraining order against the county just before the May rally, allowing the burnouts to continue at least for now. In a lawsuit filed in state court, SBB claims that burnouts are among several activities patrons participate in while “expressing their manliness and macho, as all males are prone and inclined to do to a greater or lesser degree.” The bar says burnouts are “expressive performances to the public” and is protected by the First Amendment. Horry County, in its response to the lawsuit, calls burnouts a “public nuisance” and says it “is expressly authorized by state statute to abate public nuisances.” The county denies that it has violated any Constitutional rights, but since the lawsuit deals with federal rights it should be heard in federal court. A decision could come just in time for next year’s rally, with a jury trial scheduled to begin on May 6, 2013.
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BILITY FREEDOM IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT
New Mexico is one of 31 states that do not require adults to wear helmets, and that’s not likely to change says KRQE-News13, noting that “Motorcycle rider rights organizations are working diligently to keep it that way not because they don’t want people to wear helmets but ptions because they want people to be able to decide for had themselves.”
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“Too many people are dying on our roads and all I’m asking is for people to look out for motorcyclists,” said Annette Torrez, Chair of the NM Motorcycle Riders Rights Organization. “I don’t want legislation telling me whether I ety should or shouldn’t wear a helmet,” said Torrez, who was nd recently recognized for her efforts at the annual NCOM tation Convention with a Silver Spoke Award. n. “In It’s been about a decade since an adult helmet law was last introduced in the state legislature, and lawmakers told e the news agency that is because the idea is always met r ers are with angry opposition not only from motorcycle groups but other lawmakers too. “There’s always individuals that you’re seeing here that come up to Santa Fe and institute s of their rights and say you know what, we really don’t want to see it and these are individuals who wear helmets on a .” regular basis,” said NM State Representative Rick Miera t the (D-Bernalillo County), a longtime rider and member of the get National Coalition of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force all (NCOM-LTF).
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The legislation dictates that city and town officials create parking plans by this November for parking areas at municipal buildings and mandates that the new parking spaces, marked by appropriate signage, be made available by April 1, 2013. All state, city, or town buildings must establish a motorcycle parking plan by November, with the number and placement of the motorcycle parking spaces varying by building, and to be determined by the number of employees who use motorcycles. The law does not apply to state airport parking lots. EPA OFFICIALLY APPROVES E15 FOR SALE IN THE U.S.
Disgruntled Biker Submitted by disgruntled biker Editor Note - Our Disgruntled Biker is unavailable this issue...but he’ll be back! Yes, I can hear the disappointment as I know this is a favorite column of many. So, I am printing the article that received the most outraged emails, the wave! Wow that must be somebody I know. Nope, just another cool biker who feels the need to wave at every bike that passes. (If heʼs really cool, Harleyʼs only) Hey Iʼm like you Iʼm on a bike. Look at me wave, wave,wave. Thereʼs only a 100,000 or so of us around here. Bunch of jackasses.
Putting E15 (a mixture of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline) on sale in the U.S. has been all but official since April, when the Environmental Protection Agency approved the first applications to make E15. Now, “all but official” has become official, with the EPA giving approval for retailers to start selling the controversial biofuel, which many claim can damage smaller engines such as motorcycles and ATVs and void manufacturers’ warranties. “LOOK TWICE” IN WISCONSIN
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An effort by ABATE of Wisconsin to place signs that build awareness of motorcyclists among other motorists continues to gain momentum, and the group hopes to take the project statewide. When Mike Halvorson, representing a local chapter of ABATE, approached the Silver Lake Village Board about accepting the donation of two of the motorcycle awareness signs and placing them on appropriate village roads, the board accepted the donation of the signs.
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The blue, reflective signs say “Look Twice, Save a Life” and have a graphic of a motorcyclist. “Our feeling is if they are looking out for us they are looking out for the bikes and pedestrians too,” Halvorson said. The ABATE group has now reached agreement to place signs in several other area cities, and placing the signs on county highways has also been endorsed by the Kenosha County Highway Department director.
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Did you know there are 5 different kinds of wavers and 6 different motorcycle waves? I don’t think there has been an official government study (i’m sure there will be eventually), but there have been some impromptu biker studies of the phenomenon. To read a detailed account of the ‘waves’ and ‘wavers’, check out Cyclerides.com. About half way down the front page is a story titled ‘The Wave’. So, take a look and see where you fit in the grand scheme of ‘biker etiquette’ or not.
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MMA of Arizona Calendar of Events
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This event helps support charitable endeavors in the Page area. Friday afternoon; vendor set up, evening entertainment, get acquainted weenie burn, sunset ride, and nightly fun @ The Windy Mesa... Saturday: sunrise blessing and flag raising, morning poker ride, bike and rod show registration and set up, bike games sign up, vendors and entertainment all day. Bike and rod show and shine from 10 til 2pm, Bike games from 2:00 til done, awards given out at 5:30, rolling parade after awards. More fun @ The Windy Mesa...
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To submit event information please contact MMA of AZ State Event Officer by phone at 623.695.5659 or Email activities@mma-az.org
September 2012 Fri-Sun Aug 31st – Sept 2 – Tonto Village Camp & Jam Bike Rally – Presented by MMA Rim Country District – See Flyer Page 7
Saturday, Sept 8th, Cottonwood, AZ
Enjoy the awesome scenery of Lake Powell and Northern Arizona from the friendliest town by a Dam site, Page, Arizona! October weather is beautiful in Page, with warm days and cool nights. Camping is available nearby, or at Lake Powell, and other lodging is only minutes from the run site.
The City of Page as well as the Modified Motorcycle Association and The Americans Motorcycle Club welcome you to the 27th Annual Octoberfest! Vendor inquiries invited, or for more Information, Call Jim @ 928-660-0656 or mail: Box 940, Page AZ 86040
Friday, Sept. 14th - Sunday, Sept. 16th Cottonwood, AZ 12th Annual Thunder Valley Rally sponsored by: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, & the City of Cottonwood. Over $4,000 in prize money for the Poker Run, and over $2,000 for the KA Cycles Bike Show The three day Thunder Valley Rally will begin Friday afternoon with the Barley and Grapes Ride beginning in Old Town Cottonwood, making their way to Jerome and back down through the wine country of Page Springs, and of course making stops along the way for a bit of tasting. The run will end by returning to Old Town Cottonwood so you can enjoy live music on the street, vendors and some Old Town charm. Saturday will offer the Thunder Valley Rally Poker Run, beginning in Old Town Cottonwood at 10:00 A.M. and riding up the Oak Creek Canyon along 89A into Flagstaff and back down Lake Mary Road near Mormon Lake and finishing headed Northwest on State Route 260 back to Cottonwood. At the end of the Poker Run riders and nonriders will be able to enjoy live music, vendors, demo-rides, and much more in Old Town. Stay tuned for more events to come! For more information: http://cottonwoodaz.gov/parksrec/thunder-valley-rally/
Sunrise Serenity Run X. 10th Year Anniversary ~ Bike Rally for Clean & Sober Bikers in the Cool Pines of the White Mountains in Show Low, AZ. Friday & Saturday Night Speaker Meetings, Poker Run, Bike Games, Raffles, 50-50, Fri & Sat Night Dinner, Lunch on Sat, Breakfast Sat & Sun & Blessing of the Bikes. For more info contact Nancy at 928-242-3817 or visit www.sunriseserenityrun.info
Saturday, Sept. 22nd - P hoenix, AZ ALMA MC's Party Wit Da Prez. Come out & celebrate the birthdays of ALMA MC Prez Tbird & several other Members. The party starts at 8:00 P.M. at Our House, southwest corner of 27th Ave & McDowell. There will be music, drinks, dancing & our great tasting food. You KNOW how we do it! If you've never been, you might want to stop by! Visit www.ALMAMC.com for more information
Thursday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 30th Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Bikefest. RIDIN’ VEgAS STYLE. Come celebrate our 12th Annual Event. A four day international event with Poker Runs, Poker Walks, Custom Bike Show, Over 250 Vendors, Baddest Bagger of Las Vegas, Miss & Mr. Las Vegas BikeFest, Motorcycle Giveaways, Entertainment, and more. Don’t miss Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship Registration starts as low as $30 and includes event t-shirt, rally pin, commemorative gift, and more. For more information see the website at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or call tollfree 1-866-BIKEFESTor e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.
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OCTOBER 2012 Fri-Sun Oct 5-7th – P age, AZ 27th Annual Octoberfest-Run to the Lake –Presented By MMA Northern District, The Americans MC and the City of Page - See Flyer page 6 for More Information
Saturday, Oct 6th – P hoenix, AZ Summer Sundowner – Presented by Desert Thunder MC, Limey Riders MC and the MMA Leather District FMI: Cindy 623-695-5659- See Flyer Page 7
Sunday, Oct 14th - Casa Grande, AZ. Arizona's largest Motorcycle Swap-Meet. Over 15 years Arizona's largest 2012 Motorcycle Swapmeet. Pinal County Fairgrounds. Admission: $5.00 under 12 free. Featuring: Harley & Others, New and used parts, Accessories, and Other bike related items. Exit # 194 off I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Seller spaces are 10’ x 15’ at $30 per space. First come first served. Gates open for sellers. At 7:00 am. Up to two people with vendor pass. NO DOG’S Except Service DOG’S. For more information: 520-423-1967
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Desert Thunder MC Limey Riders MC MMA Leather District Summer is officially over everywhere except Arizona. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Monsoon season is over and we are on the downhill slide to cooler weather.
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Come in out of the hot weather and support us for a QLJKW RI ¶ROG VFKRRO· ELNHU IXQ DW WKH Hooligans MC Clubhouse located at 2663 W. Lone Cactus Dr (2 street past Rose Garden Lane off of 27th Ave. between Beardsley and Deer Valley Rd) Entry Fee $10/person Party starts at 7:00pm. Games, music and Food Available. FMI: Cindy 623.695.5659
Saturday, Oct. 20th - Glendale, AZ MMA Eagle District Annual Car and Bike Show. Held at Baja Loco - 5134 North 95th Ave. in Glendale. $5/ Bike $10/for Car Trophies to be awarded for Stock, Custom, Best in Show, People’s Choice. 50/50/ Raffles. All Vendors and Clubs are welcome to promote their business and set-up is FREE of charge at this event. All proceeds go to promoting and educating the general public on motorcycle safety. For any other questions or information call 602-425-9937 or 602-399-2325
I am pleased to announce that all Members of MMA-AZ now have their Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance increased from ($2,500.00) Two Thousand Five Dollars to ($3,000.00) Three Thousand Dollars.
Please remember that if you want to be contacted by a A.I.L. Representative you must mail in their correspondence that will be in the letter that we are sending. If you DO NOT want to be contacted by an A.I.L. Representative DO NOT send this information in to A.I.L . They do not have your contact information unless you send in their reply card. It's that simple -- you need to do nothing to have this increase to ($3000.00) Three thousand dollars ofAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. If you have been thinking about getting more insuranceor any other type of insurance --- by all means please use the Insurance Company that is sponsoring this $3,000.00 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance benefit to us (MMA-AZ Members.) Below is the web site and phone contact for American Income Life Insurance Company for MMA-AZ Members.www.ailife.com/benefits/SgLLB 1-800-4951213
Sunday, Oct 28th – Cornville, AZ 5th Annual Chili Cook-off – Presented by MMA Verde Valley – See Flyer Page 6 for more information
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Introducing the New MMA Lobbyists! This is Billy Larson of the MMA Eagle District, and Skypilot and I are your new MMA-AZ lobbyists at the State Capitol. I would like to take this chance to introduce us and tell you our history with motorcycles. I've been riding for about forty years. The only break I've had from riding is after totaling a semi – and it took me about ten years before I could ride again. But, as soon as I got to where I could ride again -- there I was. It was all about learning to find new ways to do old things. I come from a family of Motorcyclists. I have photographs of my mom and dad on biker runs back in the 1950s. I got my first mini bike when I was 12; I worked all summer long for our landlord to earn it. I was on that and other dirt bikes until I was finally old enough to legally get on the road. And here we are! I have been coming to Motorcycle Day at the Dome since it was called the Freedom Rally. I became more interested in the legislative process and after finally joining MMA, I just kept getting more seriously involved. I love doing this. We all do what we can to help our Brothers and Sisters become more educated about motorcycle laws, legislative process and safety. This way, we are able to better enjoy our sport and our wonderful way of life. I am proud to have the opportunity to serve you and I will do everything I can to represent you and the entire biking community with dignity in the legislative arena. I want to keep in touch with everyone and I invite you all to share your ideas and feelings as to the kind of legislation you would like us to promote. We will definitely look at everything and run what we can. Skypilot: This man is the President of The Limey Riders, and has been a member since 1983. He has held every position in the club except Secretary. Starting out on a 650 Triumph, he next had a 750 Bonneville. In 1991, Skypilot bought a 1970 Motoguzzi 750. He rode it until last year, and in January 2012 he bought a Royal Enfield. In early 2000, he began working with Muskrat at the Capitol, and Bobbi Hartmann with the “Lunch On The Lawn” (aka MDATD) – and helping her with the MAP events (Motorcycle Awareness Program). Note: The Limey Riders have been providing all the tables, chairs and pop-ups for the Annual Day at the Dome. Skypilot took over as Designated Lobbyist for the ACMC. The first thing he worked on was getting a parking ordinance changed in Tempe that had to do with Motorcycle Parking. He worked on the Motorcycle Emissions problem in Area B. --getting it eliminated. And he’s still working on getting it eliminated in Area A. He has worked on Arizona’s Right of Way legislation, has been on the AMSAC board for three years, and helped push the Lane Splitting bill all the way to the Governor’s desk. Last year the Lane Advancement bill didn't really even get out of the gate; however, we did get an extension for the Emissions bill through one more time. Skypilot was part of the Lobby Team working on the HIPAA bill; but, as you now know, we had opposition from the powerful insurance lobby and not enough factual evidence at that time to support out bill. Please know we are looking forward to working for you all and producing solid results.
My Fellow Motorcyclists, Summer is in full swing and motorcycles are far and few between during the daylight hours. After dark and fleeing the valley on the weekend s are when we are seen out and about. Since we are not riding as much what are you doing to keep you're riding and accident avoidance skills up to par so they are at the ready when needed? What are you doing to be seen by other roadway users? Do you have a tested plan for the unexpected? Do you really know what you and your motorcycle are capable of doing together in crisis situation? These are all questions that as riders we should constantly ask ourselves, honestly… And I we are unsure seek professional guidance to improve our riding ability. EVERYONE can get better at it. The best way to increase motorcyclist safety is through skill improvement and knowing exactly what you and your bike are capable of in a measured professional environment. And to always assume that you are not visible to others. Not only do the other roadway users need to be aware of all motorcyclists and give us our rightful space on the road. Also we as riders need to take responsibility for our skills and commitment to always improving and practicing our techniques. AMSAF is the organization that is striving to be able to assist you the rider. By responsibly and effectively utilizing existing and future funding for motorcycle safety and awareness. This is currently not being done. Our VISION is to foster a safe and friendly motorcycleriding environment for all Arizona motorcyclists to enjoy. Here's our plan: * Produce public service announcements, seminars and DVDs with the theme, "Watch out for motorcycles!" * Produce educational materials emphasizing the importance of riding responsibly and the perils of impairment * Create multi-media marketing campaign using TV, radio, billboards, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. * Promote Arizona legislation to enhance motorcycle safety and awareness * Promote rider-training assistance programs * Work with the Arizona Department of Transportation to minimize road conditions uniquely hazardous to motorcycles To do this we need your support. We need to create a dialog, lines of communication and a buzz in the motorcycling community. We have set up a Facebook page that I invite you to join so we can are discuss the issues at hand and find workable solutions on the ground. If we have a common voice and goals we can accomplish what has not been accomplished so far. Support AMSAF so we can achieve our goals! www.amsaf.org info@amsaf.org
Be safe out there, and have a good riding season!
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New Business Member SpotlightVerde Valley 1012 Lounge Verde Valley District is pleased to announce 10-12 Lounge as a new MMA Business Member. 10-12 Lounge is located in Historic Downtown Clarkdale on Main Street and offers select ‘Motorcycle Only’ parking. 10-12 has been located in Historic Downtown Clarkdale in the same location since 1959. It was completely remodeled in 2006 with a beautiful new bar, large screen televisions and a large outdoor patio area. Live entertainment every Saturday Night and Sunday afternoon.
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The Wheels of Change are a Rollin’ Change is an ever-present way of life. It starts from the second you’re conceived and continues daily until you die. Everything is always ‘changing.’ We are heading into the changing of seasons with the end of summer fast approaching, merging into fall. Leaves will begin to change color as the season progresses and temps become cooler. Then those leaves will brown and drift to the ground, as the tree enters the winter-dormant stage - and then, once again, change with the rebirth of budding leaves in spring. Change is constant and most times we believe it’s beyond our control -- many fear it. It’s hard to predict change; but if you pay attention, get informed, get involved and embrace it, you can help drive the direction of change or, at the very least, be prepared for unforeseen events. Take control of change through your personal use of perception, willpower and understanding of the Big Picture. We have some major political changes on the horizon; as you all know this is a presidential voting year. No matter what your political affiliation may be, when exercising your right to vote you are voting for growth and change…whether it be “keep the change” or “give us changes.” Things never transform over night, and in either circumstance, it will be a long hard road to recovery. I remember my Grandmother’s saying “Save for a Rainy Day.” Well, folks, we are now in the middle of the ‘Perfect Storm’ -- the mother of all rough weather – and it’s a bumpy ride. Trying to stash enough cash to survive at least six months in case of job loss or catastrophic events in your life is just unreachable for most of us. Bad economy and high prices have tapped and emptied our nest eggs long ago. After reflecting on Grandma’s “Rainy Day” wisdom, I’ve come to the conclusion it really wasn’t about only money. For me, it was about trimming all the unnecessary frills from our budget and lifestyle, keeping the freezer full and cupboards stocked as job loss, ruined crops in agri-states and higher fuel costs overwhelm everyday consumers. Here in rural Buckeye Arizona, growing a “Victory” veggie garden has helped to cut costs -- we enjoy fresh nutritious produce and have learned the habit to be thrifty in many ways. Thrift and creative solutions are something I have witnessed throughout my life. As I reflect back on family history, my grandparents and great-grandparents survived wars, The Great Depression and personal tragedies. Their times were rough and turbulent—without the benefit of internet, cellphones, community organizers or Quest cards. I’m not sure where the message got lost for some of us, but I’m glad I remembered. Survival is not just for the fittest—it’s for those who can adapt to change and maintain their integrity and self-pride. I will like to end with a few lines from ‘The Times They Are a Changin’ by Bob Dylan. Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don't stand in the doorway Don't block up the hall For he that gets hurt Will be he who has stalled There's a battle outside And it is ragin' It'll soon shake your windows And rattle your walls For the times they are a-changin'.
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Did You Know? Jack o' Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.The custom of dressing in costume originated so that any evil spirits thathappened to be out and about at Samhain wouldn't recognize the costume wearers and would leave them alone.
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Brotherly Love-In 2012
Run With The Wolf - Presented by MMA White Mountain District
Submitted by Pam Costello It was Saturday night, July 7, anyone walking into The Amber Inn in Phoenix after 7:00pm surely felt like they were in a time warp! Men and women were running around in tie-dye and 60's music was playing. But no, it was the 5th Annual Brotherly Love-In presented by The MMA Leather District. This is our yearly party when we break out the love beads, colorful clothes and groove the night away promoting peace, love, and friendship all while raising money for our precious four-legged companions. This year we raised over $200 for the Small Dog Shelter. Items such as blankets and dog food were also contributed by our generous brothers and sisters. Of course, it isn't a proper Leather District Love-In without our “World Famous Hula Hoop Contest�! This year the women's competition resulted in a tie with the awards going to Inola Romero and Carol O'Reilly. Inola has many Hula Hoop trophies from previous Love-Ins, but this was Carol's first event. People, we actually had to stop them; they were swinging those hips like some kind if perpetual motion machine -- on and on and on. The men's competition was won by Paul Grover. This was his first contest and what a technique! As we partied heartily, we enjoyed fried chicken and pizza while raffle prizes were drawn. Tie-Dye shirts were available for purchase for those needing to get in the groove. The 50/50 was won by Tina Leonard who promptly donated some of her winnings back for the Shelter (and she's a cat person). Love you, Tina.Thank you to everyone who came out and thank you to all who volunteered to work to make this such a "happening".Peace, love and happiness
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MMA of Arizona Business Member Listing - listed by city Peor At Large
Sober Riders MC, Inc Organizations and Clubs Business Life Member
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American Legion Riders Post 27 Organizations and Clubs 1018 S Meridan Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85220 602-541-2441 Business Life Member
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Chapparal 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
Captain’s Bars & Restaurants 300 W Apache Trail #118 Apache Junction, AZ 85217 480-288-2590 Business Life Member
Kactus Kate's Bars & Restaurants 929 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-7822
Phoenix Vulcan Riders Organizations and Clubs Apache Junction, AZ 602-696-8064
Players Sports Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 1100 State Rt 260 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-3966
Superstition Harley Davidson Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2910 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85220 480-346-0600
Avondale
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Casa grande
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Camp Verde
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Clarksdale
1012 Lounge Bars & Restaurants 910 Main St Clarksdale, AZ 86324 928-639-0800
Cornville
Up The Creek Bars & Restaurants 1975 N Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-634-9954 grasshopper grill Bars & Restaurants 1130 S Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-649.9211
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Desert Hills
Skinny Dipping Pools Services and Miscellaneous 2706 W Valley View Trail Desert Hills, AZ 85086 602-292-4033 Business Life Member
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Holbrook
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Mesa
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Payson
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 Coyote Auto LLC Services and Miscellaneous 310 W Main St Payson, AZ 85541 928-472-1100 Mark’s Mobile RV Service Services and Miscellaneous 122 W Matlock Dr Payson, AZ 85541 602-616-8803 Miller Auto Works Services and Miscellaneous 600 W Main St Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-8855 Business Life Member Payson Packaging Services and Miscellaneous 106 E Bonita St Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-5260 Walter Reed & Sons LLC Services and Miscellaneous 1105 S Western Dr Payson, AZ 85541 949-933-2748
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CJ Creations Clothing 10348 W Cashman Peoria, AZ 85383 623-412-2110 Business Life Member U.S. Military Vets MC Organizations and Clubs Peoria 813-310-4595
Phoenix
Wheel Shop Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1621 E McDowell Rd sories Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-253-1344 Renegade Classics Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 3102 E Cactus Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-495-5957 Business Life Member Alcock & Agborne-PLC Services and Miscellaneous 3131 E. Camelback Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-377-8735 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 Circle H BBQ Bars & Restaurants 730 W. Camelback Phoenix, AZ 85048 602-277-0986 H & H Plumbing and Drain Services and Miscellaneous 16772 W.Bell Rd.Ste,110, #233 Surprise,Az.85374 623-322-9100
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Pine
Pine Creek Smokehouse Bars & Restaurants 3885 N Hwy 87 Pine, AZ 928-476.6577
Prescott Valley
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Tolleson
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Scottsdale
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Youngtown
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Sedona
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Show Low
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Strawberry
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10 Tips to Help You Have a Safer Ride
Aries: Sudden new contacts with others may provide opportunities to make a big change. You may have a chance to travel or explore new passions. The old way became stale. Just go for it! Everyone you love will benefit from fresh air, healthy food and real challenges.Lucky colors: Blood red and khaki. Taurus: You are not willing to take on someone else's share of the work unless it works for your dream. Thrift, conservative measures and bunker mentality may prove the best strategy this month. The pressure is on concerning freedom and your Earthly security.Lucky colors: Forest green and charcoal. Gemini: Summer brought negotiations with a partner, trips, games and communication. You’ll have new work this year. Overload and pressure are not your best sports. October brings a series of risks, re: legal deals or partnerships. The Truth guarantees your success. Lucky colors: Shades of grey and silver. Cancer: Pluto is triggering your inner rebel until November. A real danger may be your loudmouth conflicts with persons in authority. Take a chill pill, literally. Your recent mood swings and temper need a bit of balance. The upside: you have more manic energy! Lucky colors: Camouflage colors and dark blue. Leo: Usually “Large and in Charge,” you are vulnerable to Neptune’s mind-games until December. Swindlers, con artists and ‘coyote people’ target you as a mark. Trust those who love you to bits and know the score. Ok? All that glitters is not gold. Not even. Lucky colors: Bronze and gold metallic. Virgo: Give and take is easy right now. Rewards come your way as a result of past helpful deeds. Good Karma. Someone wants to travel with you to a sacred or faraway location. Check it out, because time is flying by. Secret daydreams do come true. Lucky colors: Navy blue and espresso brown. Libra: Your work in the limelight needs a break in order to recharge your batteries. Old appetites, desires, fetishes and snares come back into play through December. Proceed with caution, especially since you have been craving wild splurges and adventures. Lucky colors: Purple and grey-green. Scorpio: Your natural creative abilities are triggered this season due to Neptune & Venus. Set aside your “Don’t have time” mode and sign-up for a free art or craft class in order to truly expand your gifts. You deserve recognition. New romance kindles inner energy. Lucky colors: Black and all reds. Sagittarius: Children and reconciliation are big themes this fall. Everyone in your clan is in flux. A chronically ill patient could have a set-back due to a fad diet. Secret past sins gave someone power over you. Confuse and defuse them! Finances and jobs get stronger. Lucky colors: Turquoise and chrome. Capricorn: Enough already! You can’t keep overdoing it. Gear down. Breathe. Make certain you can actually chew what you bite off. Others push you to run when you should be stalking slowly in life, like a soldier with a loaded M1 Garand. Self-control saves you. Lucky colors: Wine red and stone grey. Aquarius: Saturn sorts the grain from the chaff. Disagreements blow away weak relationships, but you regroup with soul mates. Fun-lovers may call you gloomy because you are spending more time alone. Not to worry! There’s wild method in your madness. Lucky colors: Electric blue and terracotta.
1. Assume Drivers Can't See You: Ride assuming that you and your motorcycle are totally invisible to motorists. That means you must never assume that drivers can see you. The odds are, they can't so believe it yourself and always have an "out" for dangerous traffic situations. 2. Maintain Safe Spacing: Leave plenty of space in front and back and to the sides from all other vehicles. Be an island. Stay away from traffic as much as possible. This gives you more visibility and more time to react to situations. 3. Anticipate Trouble: Anticipate trouble situations and know what to do when you see them. Analyze what vehicles are doing and try to predict the outcome. Then make sure you're ready to avoid a bad traffic situation. 4. Beware of Oncoming Left Turners: Beware of oncoming motorists turning left in front of you at intersections. This is the leading cause of death of motorcycle riders. I'm deadly serious here. I have personally lost many friends to this accident. If you only remember one tip here, let it be this one. Slow down before you enter an intersection. Have an escape route planned. Stay visible. Don't travel too close to cars in front of you. Position your bike so the left turner can see it. Eye contact is not enough. 5. Ride Your Own Ride: Don't try to keep up with your friends who may be more experienced. Know your personal limits. Ride your own ride. 6. Watch Out for Curves: Beware of taking curves that you can't see around. A parked truck or a patch of sand may be awaiting you. 7. Don't Give In to Road Rage: Do not give in to road rage and try to "get even" with another rider or motorist. If you follow these tips, most likely you won't fall victim to road rage. It's better to calm down, slow down, and collect your thoughts first. Then continue on and enjoy the ride. That's what we're all out there for in the first place.
With the weather cooling, more and more folks will be getting out to ride. Perhaps long day-trips up north while the weather is still good, heading out for end-of-season camping trips or just riding locally. The other day, the wife and I were reminiscing old events and camping trips -remembering people that use to work the events that you no longer see around and remembering those who are no longer with us. There are many good memories of times we had with old friends. In going through some old MMA paperwork of mine, I came across some useful info that a dear friend Dick Davis (aka Turtle) had given me many years ago at a Leather District meeting. Dick was a Life Member and Life Service Member, very few people have both. Turtle was very involved with motorcycle safety and awareness and fighting for all motorcyclist rights. He was everywhere and always helping. He was a wealth of political and motorcycle information. I remember him saying to me one day “we spend so much time fighting for our rights and the safety of all who ride that we sometimes forget about our own safety and being prepared when we ride”.
RIDER DOWN – What to do if a rider goes down
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Checklist: Tools & Bike Supplies On a long tour these are the basics that are called uponagain and again. Allen wrench set – Box wrenches – Bulbs – Chain lube Cotter pins – Crescent wrench – Duct tape – Flashlight Four to six feet of baling wire – Impact driver
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Spare fuses – Spark plugs – Tire repair kit(s) with inflator
Pipe as extension and stand – Pocket screwdriver Ratchet and appropriate sockets – Small container of oil Six feet of electrical wire – Small locking pliers
Tire sealant – Tow strap – Waterless hand cleaner Wire cutters This list should be tailored to your bike and requirements,but it has been refined by a lot of experience, mostly the kind where you wish you'd brought something but didn't.
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9. Don't Be Blinded by Sun glare: Beware of riding your motorcycle into sun glare. All it takes is turning a corner and finding the sun either directly in your face or passing straight through your windshield. Some helmets have shields to block the sun. Face shields help somewhat. But sometimes you just find yourself blinded by the light. Slow down, pull over, shield your eyes and look for a way to change direction. 10. Avoid Riding at Night: Avoid riding at night, especially late Saturday night and early Sunday when drunken drivers may be on the road. It goes without saying that you shouldn't drink and ride. Going bar hopping? Leave the bike at home and find a designated driver.
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8. Don't allow Tailgating: If someone is tailgating you, either speed up to open more space or pull over and let them pass. Life is too short. Remember that a bike can stop faster than a car so you don't want a truck on your tail when you find yourself trying to brake to avoid an accident. Also, don't tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Oncoming drivers can't see you.
Pisces: During this season expect one or more: a change of residence; a change in work assignments; returning fondness for solitude and building something. The past year has been filled with distractions. Autumn 2012 will open up and you find joy in work again.Lucky colors: Deep blue and dove grey.
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Motorcycle Awareness Program (M.A.P.) Bobbi Hartmann MMA MAP Coordinator 602-672-3531 bobbij2@earthlink.net The student/teacher response from the MMA supported and coordinated Motorcycle Awareness Program (MAP) presentations have been overwhelming, to say the least. We have presented to 1,708 students in the last 16 months. After each presentation, I have been sending a report including Student Comments taken directly from the student evaluation sheets we collect, to the MMA BOD. I would like to share some of those with you now. 3/13 - A-1 Driving School - Prescott Valley (Bobbi) - I liked how it taught about the kind of situations you can be in with a motorcycle. As well as, how to be aware of motorcyclists because they are more vulnerable to injury and death in a collision. - It showed pictures and examples of what could happen in a real life situation. It explained and demonstrated.
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- Everything. It was a great message. I liked how they took us out to see their motorcycles. It really changed my perspective on driving. - I liked how in touch the information was. How the presentation was not about statistics, but real people, real situations, and brought the information into reality. Getting out of class woke me up. Also it really took my interest by actually seeing the bikes. The great aspect of this presentation was bringing the reality of motorcyclist to light. - I liked the fact that there was a hands on look as in the presentation on the speed, and how hard to judge that is. I also thought it was informative in safety.
- I liked the fact that you explained how anyone could ride a motorcycle and not just big biker guys. I also liked how you showed how one misjudgment or a silly mistake such as not looking for a cycle you could een really do some damage. All in all your presentation Head was very informative and helped me understand I Do not need to be a better driver. is a p. - I like how friendly everyone was. It was cool to see the oon. motorcycles up close and get to ask questions.
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4/24 - A-1 Driving School - Prescott Valley – (Bobbi) Student Comments:
Another way would be to schedule a presentation in your area and have me come there and begin the ‘training’ process with live presentations.
- Teacher was very interesting and engaging. It wasn't boring at all. The content and story hit home, very informative. - How she could relate to the crashes because she has had friends who have been in motorcycles crashes. - I liked that she had personal stories. She was very nice and knew what she was talking about. Good job. - The humor was fun to listen to, it was nice to listen to a real biker instead of a wannabe cyclist! You were great! Very knowledgeable! - I enjoyed how much I learned about how important it is to notice motorcycles on the road and learn about why they do certain things when they're driving. 5/16/12 - Desert Winds - Casa grande - (Bobbi - Steve Musgrave) - I like everything about the video they gave very good information on how to look out for motorcyclists and I also enjoyed the outside demo - I liked that they showed of the consequences of not paying attention on the road - When she showed what they wear. It's a sad presentation because their friends were killed, but they did fantastic. - I liked the short film and how you guys compared accidents to real situations. It gives people a better image of what could possibly happen. - I liked how everything was explained and the video's were sad but it shows you what to expect when your driving. It was amazing thing to learn because I never knew anything I learned something. Now I can teach my family also boyfriend and my daughter when she older. I liked how they show us in person how fast he went was cool. I have to admit the outside demo that Steve did was my favorite part of the presentation. 6/26/12 - A-1 Driving School - Prescott Valley - (Bobbi) - This presentation helped me understand that much more about a motorcyclist and the dangers of driving with cars. I also saw and heard about some crashes and effects that happen to cyclists when run into or not seen. - The presentation was very informing and it helps me to understand how to look out for motorcycles better. - She was an amazing presenter. She taught me more about motorcyclists than I thought I knew. 7/10/12 - A-1 Driving School - Prescott Valley - (Bobbi) - It was really good! It definitely raised my awareness about motorcycles and I will always try and look for them. - I like about the facts why vehicle and motorcyclists collision happens. Now I know what to do when I'm driving the car sharing he road w/ the cyclists. Must look and check if they're closer to me so I can decide and react quickly to avoid collision.
4/17 - Kingman High - Kingman - (Ray, Bobbi, Rick)
- I liked how she is a bike rider. It makes it more real & easier to follow. Good! I will definitely watch for motorcycles.
- I liked the information that was given. I also liked how the presenters explained the info clearly and visually. I got a good understanding of motorcyclist and how to improve their safety by driving.
- Presenter was friendly and informed. Presentation was thorough and helpful. I never understood why motorcyclists move side to side in their lanes. Now I do!
- I liked it all. I think motorcycle awareness is very important! I have family and friends that ride, and I plan on getting my own bike in a few months when I turn 18!
- I learned a little about safety with motorcycles like the tailgating rule that I didn't know. Bobbi was nice.
- The information is useful to me because my parents and a group of their friends all ride motorcycles and when they go on long trips my sister and I follow behind them in a vehicle and the information makes me feel like I can look out for them more. - I liked how they used a video that compared walking on a sidewalk to riding a motorcycle. I also liked the demonstration where they took us outside to see the profile of the motorcycle. - I learned a lot. I'm turning sixteen soon and I've been trying to convince my dad to let me get my motorcycle license. I now know why he wants me to wait a year so I can see how other drivers act and how traffic works. Good tips on safe riding.
- The importance of looking out for motorcycles. How to anticipate the actions of a rider. Why riders move around in the lane. At this point, I am asking for anyone to contact me that would like to start MAP in their area. If you are Not in the Phoenix Metro, Tucson, Kingman or Page area, you will have to have at least 1 person in your area who wants to be the Certified Instructor. We can do this one of two ways. If, in the next few months, we get enough interest in starting up new areas, I can plan to have a Train the Trainers class at a location closest to all. This would be to ‘familiarize’ yourselves and any ‘assistants’ that want to present in your local area. In addition, I will also work directly with you to contact the High School or Senior Centers or Business’ in your local area and assist you with your first few presentations, until you as the
Either way, once we feel that you have learned the presentation to a level of being able to maintain the programs ‘continuity’, you will become a Certified Instructor. This would then allow you to run a presentation with the assistance of non-certified assistants and/or work with others in your area, in order for them to become certified as well.
Motorcycle Emissions HistoryCurrent Continued from front page 2010 - July 14th Motorcycle Lobby received an email from Ira attaching their schedule for completing the SIP Addendum to the motorcycle VEI exemption SIP revision, and set up a meeting with ADEQ and the Motorcycle Lobby. The schedule was from July through December of 2010 and including preparing the additional analyses and information requested by EPA, holding public hearing, preparing responsiveness summary and Final SIP Addendum to be submitted to EPA on December 31, 2010. NOTE: - With all the work that ADEQ had done and all the hoops they had jumped through, and as familiar with this request as EPA had become, we were all still hoping to obtain EPA Approval by the end of 2011 latest. 2011 January – July 2011 Obtained frequent updates from ADEQ, stating little progress on EPA's part. In June 2011, we received an email referring to issues with Feb 2011 court case on attainment. July 6th 2011 update stated that EPA had conflicting statements as to why the EPA was not satisfied with ADEQ's documentation. 2011 September – May 2012 In September 2011, President Obama instructed the EPA to implement the 2008 ozone standard of 0.075 parts per million. In response, EPA had been working to finalize its designation of areas as attainment or non-attainment for the new standard. The EPA finalized those boundaries in Arizona, around March of 2012. Meanwhile the lobby team ran HB2073 - (Rep JP Weiers ......), an Emergency Act to extend the 'Conditional Enactment' date for the exemption of motorcycles in Area A, from July 1st, 2012 to July 1st, 2014, passed in 2012 session. ADEQ submits requests for change to the EPA, in the form of a State Implementation Plan. The last formalized SIP regarding elimination of motorcycle emissions, was submitted to the EPA for their approval, in October of 2009. However, EPA action on the 2009 SIP was set aside in 2011, due to the Clean Air Act catch-22 explained above, as it was submitted using the old ozone standard of 0.080 part per million. 2012 May - Current The ADEQ, now needing to 'give up something more', submitted a supplement to that SIP, using a Federal Control Measure they had not yet taken credit for, to offset the increased emissions standards imposed on them. Since then the EPA has come back and stated that they want a State Control Measure submitted, and have denied/disapproved the federal one used. As a disapproval has to be cleared through EPA's headquarters, ADEQ is waiting to receive a 'formal response' of approval or disapproval prior to moving forward.
WEIRD NEWS: Mind Reading Helment Speaking of the human mind, and conspiracy theories, perhaps the latest interrogation device -- a mind-reading helmet -- will help authorities identify us freedom-loving “terrorist” bikers. Veritas Scientific is working on an EEG helmet that carries a slideshow of images that could reliably identify an enemy. The device is shaped like a motorcyclehelmet with metal brush sensors that will read brain activity as images flash quickly across the inside of the visor. Electroencephalography (EEG) is the science of measuring brainwave patterns produced by the brain in response to internal or external stimuli. Familiar images prompt spikes of electrical brain activity that indicate recognition, say scientists. The company places its EEG helmet work in the realm of “interrogation technology,” and sees its device of use to the U.S. military to help them pick friend from enemy…sure, that’s just what they want you to believe! The technology is also suggested as useful for law enforcement.
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meal. We will be meeting in Food City parking lot and then delivering all the yummy food to the local Mission on our Hawgs! I will have more information in the next Patriot.
Eagle Where are many of our members? Just to remind you-our monthly meetings are held at Baja Loco located at 95th Ave and Camelback Road, at the northeast corner of the Wal-Mart shopping center. Our meetings are always on the third Sunday at 9:30 am. If you have any questions, go to the website @www.mma-az.org and find all the meetings and events there for easy reference.
As always Ride Safe everyone, and watch out for those not watching for us.
It’s that time of year where the humidity just beats us to death. In minutes of being outside we are sweating and dehydrating. For those of you only rolling on a sled to get around on, also remember to hydrate with lots of water – and, no, the ice in your beer doesn't count either. A few months ago, Buzzard gave a really good safety report on Hydration Tips. The last thing we want to see on a roadtrip is a downed rider suffering from severe dehydration. Now, we need to concentrate our focus on the Car and Bike Show. I want this year’s show to be huge. We need to start asking vendors to set something up free-of-charge for vendors this year. Also if everyone would pitch in, we are in desperate need of raffle items. We’ve depleted items gathered from the Farkle Run. In the next meeting, let’s brainstorm and start some new ideas rolling to make this event exciting for everyone. Updates of MMA member addresses, phone numbers and active/inactive member status corrections are needed. Please let Julie (Badass) know so she can make the changes in her files. All officers must renew their memberships in order to keep officer status. If not, the membership will have to vote on a new and active officer for that position. We need to go out and promote the MMA. In the past year I have seen a tremendous drop in participation and paid membership. There’s no reason to let things get stagnant. We are not moving forward at this point – but we can jump-start new enthusiasm. Our mission and focus: Promote, Participate and Educate the Public around us about Motorcycle Safety to keep everyone safe on the road. The MMA fights for our Rights as motorcyclists on a political and local level. It matters. Let’s get out there and recruit some new riders and faces to bring the excitement back in force! "Spread Your Wings and Fly" Jay D. (SGT at ARMS)
Northern Arizona The monsoons have brought cooler temperatures for riding in beautiful Northern Arizona, so watch out for pooling water on the roads!
Verde Valley Verde Valley District has been extremely busy these last few months. We have been working hard and getting the information out on motorcycle awareness, getting signs out and meeting new people. A few of our Look Twice for Motorcycle signs were removed by ADOT. We were able to get them back and they have been relocated. We have one on Main Street coming from Clarkdale into Old Town Cottonwood right before you reach Old Town. Another is on Main at 3rd Street just as you are leaving Old Town heading for Cottonwood. My favorite is the one on Mingus coming from Sedona or Cornville heading into Cottonwood. I have included a few new pictures of our signs in Cottonwood. The Mayor of Jerome saw the signs in Cottonwood and contacted 8-Ball about getting some for Jerome. The signs in Jerome should be going up in the next few weeks and we will be sure to include location and pictures in the next Patriot. He has one planned for the fence at the top of the hill by the Spirit Room. Others will be approved by ADOT prior to going up.
The Fourth of July Parade in Page had the local riders out in force, and we even made the front page of the local paper. That's our DM Jim "Redneck" Blair all decked out and dubbed the Star Spangled Biker. State Representative, Steve "Limey" Lippert, also made the news with his burnouts.
We are gearing up for our Annual Chili Cook-Off that raises money for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness. Chili Cook Off will be held on October 28th at the Old Corral in Cornville starting at noon. We already have several participants including Nate’s Cowboy Café, Food City and several local home cooks. If you are interesting see the flyer for more information. It is sure to be a fun filled day! Verde Valley District has recruited two new businesses this month: 10-12 Lounge in Clarkdale and Vintages Grille in Rimrock. We have also been busy re-signing expired business and individual members. Our membership is growing and we are seeing better participation in the meetings and events. Last meeting in July we had 21 people attend! Several members of Verde Valley District attended Too Broke for Sturgis to show our support for ABATE and all that they do for Motorcycle Awareness. A great time was had by all -- mud or no mud! ABATE did a great job keeping the show running with all the rain. DTMC even had its very own mud wrestling. Our annual Hams on Hawgs is in the planning stages. This year we are teaming up Food City in Cottonwood to have food donation cans for a ‘Fill the Can’ drive to get all the side dishes and supplies needed to complete the
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Our August meeting will take place out on Highway 89 South of town at our designated "Adopt A Highway" section of road. We may continue to do mini-cleanups periodically as part of our monthly meetings. We are getting ready for our Annual Octoberfest/ Run to the Lake motorcycle rally scheduled for October 5th, 6th and 7th. See our flyer in this publication for more details. Come on out and take part in the best rally by a Dam site! Carol Hoffman Northern District MMA Communications Officer Pics Courtesy of Lake Powell Chronicle
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CG BO Meetin update It’s been a long hot summer, and I hope all is well with everyone. Red Mountain District continues to increase our meetin Paul st membership and we are now 60 members strong. Not bad for less than 2 years as a District! Thanks to everyone We had who has signed up to support our cause. Come see us at new/re 11 Exp one of our meetings. Active Our last meeting was exciting; we had 32 members join email a us at Mickey D’s in Apache Junction. It was great seeing membe moving everyone and I’d like to thank Mickey D’s for their encour hospitality and letting us hold our meetings out there. a balan Mickey and her staff are great folks and they love us helped bikers. BOTW from th Who says you can’t ride in the summer months in Arizona? If you get up and leave early enough, you beat submit the heat and the traffic -- in a little over an hour you are in 1st/2nd cooler country. A few of us Red Mountain Members There decided to head out of the heat and took off on a 4-day road trip up to cool country. We left out of Phoenix around the we 5am on Thursday morning, stopped in Wickenburg, then other in to Kirkland, Prescott, Jerome, Camp Verde, Strawberry, Defend Pine, Clint’s Well, Happy Jack, Mormon Lake and Payson. the pas We put over 500 miles on the road during the weekend. articles email a One of the highlights of our trip was Saturday night when the info Google we got a room at the Windmill Inn in Strawberry. The online rooms at the Windmill Inn have been renovated into theme rooms and we got the Harley-Davidson Room. If you ask Phil, it was the best room he stayed in the whole Design Pilot is trip. The Windmill Inn is a great place to stay; but you be wor better make your reservations before you get there. We were lucky they had rooms for us for the night. Oh, I can’t on our there h forget to mention they are a MMA Business Member; please see their ad in the Patriot. Shout-out to Doug the and to owner, he opened up a watering hole right next to the Inn informa and they have karaoke, pool table, live bands and whole VOTE! lot of fun. MDATD shall b I have too many stories to put it all in words -- we had a great time, stopped in some great places, met some great new an people, made some new friends and got the chance to Riding see some old friends. A special shout-out to Vine and event w Hollywood, MMA Rim Country District! Membe Patche Year 2012 is an election year; make sure you get out the AC there and vote. The right people in the right places will make legislation and lobbying for motorcycle rights a much easier job. Don’t forget to renew your membership; DM-Ste you now get $3000 insurance coverage while you are an will be MMA Member. Come to the meetings and get updated on Nation what’s going on in the legislature. Your right to ride free is 12th 20 to regio counting on your support. There Our next meetings are going to be held at The Duchess will hav Bar, 3929 E Main Street, Mesa at 10am on September 15 20-23r and October 20, 2012. Both m interac Hope to see you soon! what is Ride Safe, Ride Free! MMA D Donna Woltman come t DM Red Mountain are mo visions Casa grande commi What an awesome time it is at MMA Casa Grande (CG) District seeing so many brothers and sisters (25 MMA members plus 2 visitors) supporting and showing up at The Silver Bullet Bar for our August Meeting. We started with the pledge, a moment of silence for military and lost brothers/sisters, and then the reading of MMA Mission Statement.
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DM-Steve looked to the Officers for their reports and a lot Kat Gr of information was shared. ADM-Cathie let everyone know Secreta “Action about upcoming activities, runs, and events. Members were reminded about ACMC Riot on the River (ROTR) on Oct 19-21st 2012. Everyone is invited and there is camping for the weekend or a daily rate for Sat Only. Go to ACMC website FMI: www.azcmc.org. Secretary-Kat announced last month’s minutes were printed and available on counter. She will be preparing the district report for MMA website and Patriot. Discussion ensued about a way to communicate with those listing only contact phone numbers and no emails within the CG District. Some suggestions were to use Facebook to create our own “page”, put a calling tree together, or send reminders in the mail. In addition, everyone was asked to go over the District email list and make certain personal email addresses are correct. The Members discussed the recent negative media publicity for the national motorcycle community by NHTSA, CDC and Fairwarning.org. Inaccurate reports are bogus and being used to potentially push for a National Helmet Law, yet again. MMA needs more responses to articles, news media, and/or internet streaming in order to correct the misinformation. Please be respectful and get your facts straight before responding in public forums and media. Your words reflect on us all.
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CG BOD Member-Kat went to the July MMA Board Meeting in Eagar, AZ. She shared an overview and update with the Casa Grande Members. The ACMC ith se our meeting is Sept 8th, 2012 in Tucson. Membership officerPaul stated we now have 57 (Members including Expired). Not eryone We had 5 Visitors in July/August. We received 29 e us at new/renewals since Feb 2012. We went down from 16 to 11 Expired Members. There are 44 Active Members and 2 Active Businesses. Our contact list contains 45 active email addresses, 4 bouncing email addresses, and 13 join eeing members with no email address. Members agreed we are moving forward by bringing new members in and encouraging the expired to rejoin.Treasurer-Fern reported e. a balance of $1940.21 in MMA CG bank account. We s helped send Members to two Conferences (NCOM and BOTW). They have reported back with many highlights from the Conferences. Fern also reported she has beat submitted the quarterly reports to State Treasurer for are in 1st/2nd Quarter.
There was open discussion about having an event before day around the weather gets too cold; we hope to join forces with then other interested groups in our area if that happens. U. S. erry, Defenders did not have an official “Call to Action” during ayson. the past month, but we were able to share pertinent end. articles about our MMA Community to the District through email announcements. Members stated they like having when the information, but many are NOT yet signed up for Google Groups. Kat offered to assist anyone who needs e online help with joining Google Groups. m. If whole Designated Lobbyist for the State is Billy Larson and Sky Pilot is our new Authorized Lobbyist. MMA Lobbyists will ou be working with ABATE and ACMC in addition to working We I can’t on our own District issues. Members were reminded that there has been an official re-districting of our voter area r; g the and to check their Voter Cards to get accurate updated he Inn information. PLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE-- THEN whole VOTE!
MDATD is Wednesday, Feb 20th, 2013. Informal requests shall be issued to visit the Capitol in January to meet the ad a e great new and incumbent Legislators before MDATD. e to Riding to the Capitol from Casa Grande area for either nd event will be discussed and organized in the future. Members were reminded we have ACMC Member Patches for MMA Members because MMA is a Member of ut the ACMC. Contact Kat for details. will a rship; DM-Steve shared NCOM Regional BOD/Seminar Meeting re an will be Nov 10th, 2012 in Phoenix area. The NCOM ted on National Conference will be in Reno, NV during May 9ree is 12th 2013. A number of Members would like to reach out to regional Sport Bikers and encourage them to join MMA. There was a reminder that Motorcycle Riders Foundation hess will have their Meeting Of The Minds Conference on Sept ber 15 20-23rd 2012, and Kat and Steve will be attending.
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Both monthly meetings were positive, informative, interactive and educational with regard to what has been, what is and what will be for the future of Casa Grande MMA District. It is always a great accomplishment to come to a meeting and feel things got done, that people are motivated and we are all moving forward with new visions, a sense of awareness, understanding and a new commitment to continue. Thank you, Casa Grande District Members!
Pet Corner First Aid for Your Pet Do you know what to do when your dog or cat becom es hurt? Information provided by: Julie Cissne Eagle District Membership & State Quarter Master Officer Be the First to Aid Your Pet Even Fido and Fluffy can fall ill or become injured. It’s important to stabilize your pet before getting him to a veterinary clinic. Some simple first aid measured can provide a necessary and life-saving remedy until medical help can be reached. Stay Calm Don’t panic. When you’re calm, so is your pet. Also, you’ll be able to accurately describe the incident and your pet’s symptoms to your veterinarian, who then better assess his condition. Focus on Fido As you prepare to take your pet to the clinic, ask someone else to call your veterinarian. Now you can focus on administering first aid, such as applying direct pressure to a wound to help stop bleeding and/or assessing the best way to move you’re pet without causing further pain or injury. Hot or Cold? The normal body temperature for dogs and cats is 100 to 102.5 degrees. Learn how to establish your pet’s temperature and what abnormalities can be detected by visiting http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone . Handle With Care Carefully restrain an injured pet not only for your safety but for his as well; even the friendliest of pets can bite or scratch. Muzzle a dog unless he is unconscious, has difficulty breathing or has a mouth injury. Use an E-collar or a carrier for cats; muzzles can inhibit their breathing and create additional distress. Survey, Secure, Stat! While it’s important not to self-diagnose your pet’s symptoms, you must first determine the situation. Next, stabilize your pet, then take him to the veterinarian, who will want to know what happened and when, and if your pet is feeling worse, better or the same since the incident occurred. Survey: Broken Bones. Your pet is limping or favoring a limb. Secure: Muzzle your dog or use E-collar for your cant and manipulate his head away from you while placing him in a padded carrier. Stat! Go to the clinic immediately. Pelvis fractures may not be readily apparent. Survey: Burns Your pet’s skin has obvious signs of burns, or he has ingested a toxin and is drooling, pawing at his mouth or swallowing excessively. Secure: Again, restrain your pet. Flush burns with cold water or apply a wash cloth cooled with ice water. Stat! Go to the clinic within the hour, or immediately if electrocution was the source of injury. Bring the chemical agent with you, if possible. Survey: External Bleeding Secure Don’t forget: restrain your pet for his protection and yours. Then, firmly press thick gauze on the wound until clotting occurs. Apply a tourniquet between the wound and the heart only if bleeding is severe or a limb is hemorrhaging. Ever 15 seconds, loosen the tourniquet for 20 seconds. Stat Go to the clinic immediately.
Meeting: Sept 9th 2012 (due to Labor Day Holiday) at 11am at the Silver Bullet Bar in Casa Grande.
Survey: Internal Bleeding Your pet is bleeding from the nose, mouth, ears or rectum, is coughing blood, has blood in his urine, pale gums, collapses or has a weak or rapid pulse
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Motorcycle Ergonomics: Become “ONE” With Your Ride It is likely we’ve heard the term ergonomics, but do we really know its value? In the workplace, making sure the chair fits us properly in relationship to the desk or making sure our tools in the factory are readily accessible and require little effort to use are fairly common issues. Have you given much thought to ergonomics as it pertains to your motorcycle? We can define motorcycle ergonomics as the study of our posture as it relates to our motorcycle given its intended use. The benefits of having a properly fitting motorcycle are immense; they include but are not limited to: • Increased Level of Safety Unfettered access to controls allows us to perform hazard avoidance maneuvers easily Proper riding posture allows us to access our controls quickly • Increased Confidence •
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Dangerous Curves Lady Rider Report Comments and tips writen specifically for our female motorcycle riders and passengers.
Yes! We finally made it back to the ‘ber’ months signifing cooler weather and the need for comfort food. I have included a really tasty Chiken corn chili along with a little desert dish served at the last MMA Board meeting in the White Mountains, Sopapilla Cheesecake. I had never had it before and it was quite yummy. So through a quick internet search I came up with the recipe...it dont get much eaiser than this. Chicken-Corn Chili From the food network (really good recipe)
Lesson 6 (cont’d) – ROAD TRIP!!!!!
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large jalapeno pepper (1/2 chopped and 1/2 sliced; remove seeds for less heat) 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 2 15-ounce cans large white beans or pinto beans (1 undrained; 1 drained and rinsed) 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup shredded monterey jack or white cheddar cheese Sour cream and cornbread, for serving (optional)
Below is the continuation of my “Road Songs” list from June. No one emailed me (shortymma1@yahoo.com) with suggestions so I guess I can continue with my list 21. Turn Up the Radio – Autograph 22. Turbo Lover – Judas Priest 23. Heading Out to the Highway - Judas Priest 24. Jelly Roll – Blue Murder 25. Say What You Will – Fastway 26. Gel – Collective Soul 27. Heavy – Collective Soul 28. Dreams I’ll Never See – Molly Hatchet
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, chopped jalapeno, green chilies and cumin and cook, stirring, until the cumin is toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, chicken and beans along with the liquid from one of the cans of beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
30. Chrome – Trace Adkins
Using a potato masher, mash the chili until about half of the beans are broken up. Stir in the corn, cilantro and 1/2 cup cheese. Divide the chili among bowls and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the sliced jalapeno. Serve with sour cream and cornbread, if desired.
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
38. Figured You Out – Nickelback 39. Far Away – Nickelback 40. Shakin’ Hands - Nickelback
Directions 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Beat the cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth; set aside. 3. Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape each sheet into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one sheet into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough, and brush with melted butter. Stir together 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle evenly over the top of the cheesecake. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.
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