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A P ublication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona Septem ber/October 2013
What is Happening at the Copper Dome?
A Quick Review of Our Lane Advancement Legislation Status As we recently reported, the MMA lobby team had gotten further this year than ever before, in building their case and obtaining multiple meetings with DPS to gain their support. However, the concerns that DPS had were based more on the narrower width of some roads in Arizona, proving speed if questioned in court regarding the law being broken, state statutes that entitled all vehicles to the use of their full lane, and decision of fault if there were an accident. The DPS has agreed to keep their door open to future discussions, possibly after studies have been done in other states that may allow Lane Advancement/Splitting that would address some of their concerns. Thorough research and follow up with the Ignition Interlock companies over the past few years has found that none of them are willing to provide interlocks for motorcycles due to their corporate offices/lawyers and their “liability” clauses. The way it works is that you have to blow into the device whenever the periodic green light flashes and it may not be at a time when it is safe for the rider to pull over, or worse yet they fear the rider will blow into the device while riding with one hand. It seems that the only reason that one of the many companies in Arizona ever installed an interlock on an MMA member’s bike is because 3 On Your Side got involved. This last legislative session, we noticed that Rep Karen Fann, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, ran and passed a BILL to remove an ‘exception clause’ in the DUI Ignition Interlock statute that none of us realized was there. It stated that if a person could show the medical
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Are Motorcycle Accidents Decreasing or Are They On The Climb?
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The summer heat is almost behind us and some great Arizona riding weather coming up. As I look at Biker Information Guide and CycleRides, we’ve had a lot of events going on this summer for the riding community. I just got back from Sturgis and first thing I hear when I get into Sturgis is that we lost 6 motorcyclists to accidents. I’m not sure what happened but one (1) is too many. I wonder what happened and what could have been done to prevent those accidents. Some other stats on Sturgis for2013: • DUI Arrests: 255 • Drug Arrests: 275 • Total Warnings: 4932 • Injury Accidents: 69 I realize this is Sturgis and on a much larger scale but being on a 2 or 3 wheeler you have to be so much more cautious to what you’re doing and your surroundings. The volume of Motorcycles is huge. So the question comes back to what are we doing as riders and drivers to help prevent accidents and fatalities? Here’s some Arizona Stats on Motorcycle Fatalities:
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2012: 144 Motorcycle Crashes in Arizona are at 16% of total Crashes in Arizona. Between 2005-2012, 33.5% of Motorcycle fatalities were alcohol related. 29.6% of Motorcycle accidents were speed related between same period. As you think about some of the above numbers, we can all relate to someone we knew and that’s a terrible feeling. AMSAF continues to post on Facebook tips to help the rider and alerts. We also encourage you to take a Motorcycle training course. If you go to www.amsaf.org and go to the support page, you will find a list of Motorcycle training locations. A good investment plus it can be a reduction on your Motorcycle Insurance. Continued page 8
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Inside This Issue: MMA of Arizona Listings ..................................2 State Membership Information ........................3 Chairmans report..............................................4 MMA of Arizona Event Calendar ...............6 & 7 Lobbyist Report ................................................8 Editor’s Space ...................................................9 Event Pics and Articles..........................10 & 11 Business Member Listing ..............................12 Horoscope .......................................................14 Dangerous Curves..........................................14 M.A.P................................................................15 Pet Corner .......................................................16 Ride Tips..........................................................18 Biker Vittles .....................................................19
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MMA of Arizona State Officers Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Membership Activities Communications Quartermaster ACMC Representative NCOM Rep/ACMC Rep AIL Representative Designated Lobbyist Authorized Lobbyist M.A.P Coordinator/ Legislative Consultant & Research Patriot Editor Webmaster
Ed "Hollywood" Holyoak Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Patt Sortore Steve “Tuffy” Belzer Glen "Burg" Humbarger Rhonda Holz Cindy Gates OPEN OPEN Gary Thurston Steve “Muskrat” Musgrave C.J. Swinford Billy Larson B. Paul “Skypilot” Price
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MMA of Arizona District Contacts Casa Grande District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520.371.1735. . . . . . . . . SMUSBLULGT@aol.com Kat Grover 602.758.2201 katmmmc@yahoo.com Eagle District Cherie “Ruby” Dubrow 623.328.7255 cheriedubrow@yahoo.com Steve “Tuffy” Belzer 602.399.2325 tuffy_56@hotmail.com Leather District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.635.5569. . . . . . . . . cgates0617@yahoo.com Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales 623.693.4932 rattlensnake@yahoo.com Northern Arizona District . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim “Redneck” Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.660.0656. . . . . . . . . redneck@ourranch.com Red Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joann Pilger-Letzin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480-968-5644 . . . . . . . . jletzin@msn.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom “Teekay” Kartler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480-832-0117 . . . . . . . . tkartler@cox.net Rim Country District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.978.1537. . . . . . . . . woodnvine@live.com Becca “Vine” Holyoak 928.978.2850 woodnvine@live.com Verde Valley District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry “Stretch” Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480.226-4135 . . . . . . . . tpaynehogs@yahoo.com Debi Althouse 480.212.3442 debialthouse@yahoo.com White Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlene Hulsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928-245-8888 . . . . . . . . carlene1duda@hotmail.com Bill "Wild Bill" Hulsey 928-245-8888 wildbill4mma@gmail.com
MMA of Arizona Life Service Mike Bennett Tom and Lynna Buohl Fritz Clapp, Esq Tom Corr Dick “Turtle” Davis* Dave Deckwa Marysia Deckwa Mick Degn Bob Gates
Howard Gelman James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca “Vine” Holyoak Joseph Hoodak Ray “Rayman” Huston
Tambria Kirk-Huston Teri Kelley* Butch Kirkham Carl Letzin Joanne Letzin “Pipe” Loomis Stony Monday Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave Janie Picciano
Tony Picciano Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Edward “Jersey” Smith Betty McDonald-Swinford CJ Swinford Wes Sellards
MMA of Arizona Life Membership Casa Grande District Tom Corr Eddie Davis Steve Musgrave Carol Myers 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 Eufemio Polanco Earl Rigby Scot Williamson Grand Canyon District Stephen Briggs High Country District Marlin Kussler Colin MacDiarmid* Stony Monday Leather Debbie Basher Richard L. Davis* Terry Engelking Cindy Gates James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Larry Griffith Dave “Stiffy” Hill Don Hill Joseph Hoodak Tambria Kirk Dave Kopp Henry “Skip” Mikolajczyk Tony Picciano Jane Picciano Deborah Riggs Gerald Riggs John “Skip” Sims Edward Smith Ron Spirlock Garry Thurston Kris Wall Michael Wendt
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Northern Arizona District Larry Evans Joseph Harris Bill Justice Marie Justice Renee Lippert Steve”Limey” Lippert Eddie Lovato
Rim Country District Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca Holyoak Ruth Lewis Roger Ogborn Diane Schultz Wayne Slocum Jane Wilcox
Westsiders District Deborah Blair Kimberley “Sunshiney” Cole George Graham Ray Huston Gene “Gobb” Mummert Wesley “T-Bone” Straight Michael Vigorito
Phoenix District Mark Belden Mark Borato Tom Buohl Lynna Buohl Russell G. Cheetham Jr. David Deckwa Sr. Marysia Deckwa Lee Erceg* Tom Erhardt Victor Florio Jack “Yukon Jack” Fry Jeff Gordon Tracy Gruber Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Barbara Hatley* Roger Hurm Lee Irvine Butch Kirkham Judy Kirkham Karen Konley Keven Kullberg Chester Larson Sue Leggett Dean Lott Diane Malone Betty McDonald Larry Myers Fred Pascarelli Forrest Phillips Beverlee Simmons Waldo Stuart* Charles Swinford
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
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
Red Mountain District Mike “Maddog” Bennett James Cionci Debra Donaldson Bob Gumfory Glen Koepke Trish McElyea Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Carl Letzin Joanne Pilger-Letzin Michelle Wirth-Packer
Tucson District Dennis Beye M. Juaregui Ralph Levon Pipe Loomis Kathy Marble Martin Minninger The Solano Family Verde Valley District Ken Cadigan Robert Dixson Rose Dixson Jessica Howell Bob Gates Bill Lyons Jr. Michael Mooney Dale Vandermolen
Other District Mike Revere MMA State NCOM Bill Bish - Encino, CA Fritz Clapp Esq. Joe Eggleston* Tank Tiger Mike Revere Motorcycle Club Life Members Sober Riders since 08/2003 Limey Riders since 09/2005 VIII’s Society since 11/2006 Life Emeritus Members Roger "Priest" Hurm - Chairman Bill Justice - Chairman CJ Swinford - Chairman Colin “Cinders” MacDiarmid* Co-Founders of MMA-AZ Joe Eggleston, Esq.* AIM Attorney Richard Lester, Esq. AIM Attorney * In Memoriam
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MMA of Arizona District Meeting Times & Locations Casa grande 3rd Sunday 11am Silver Bullet Bar 1401 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande, AZ Eagle 3rd Sunday at 10am Baca Loco (old Chuy’s) 5134 N. 95th Ave. Glendale, AZ
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Rim Country 2nd Sunday at 9 am Flying Grizzly 5079 AZ 87 Strawberry, AZ
Leather 2nd Saturday at 10 am Charley’s Place 4324 W. Thunderbird Rd. Glendale, AZ
Verde Valley 2nd Sunday at 11 am Nate’s Cowboy Cafe 1481 Highway 89A Clarkdale, AZ Come Early for Breakfast!
northern Arizona 2nd Saturday at 9 am Glen Canyon Steakhouse 201 N. Lake Powell Page, AZ
MMA of Arizona Membership Information Join and support the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona Use the membership form and mail it together with your check or money order. Make payable to MMA of Arizona and send to the address below. You may also fill out and print our membership form online or use our electronic registration service and a credit card at www.mma-az.org.
What is the MMA MMA is a Motorcyclists Rights Organization (MRO) comprised of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts who are concerned with the future, safety, and welfare of motorcycling. We are a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to improving the social atmosphere that surrounds motorcyclists, and protecting the individual freedoms of citizens. We are an association that lobbies and educates the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. When you become a member of the MMA of Arizona, you make a difference in the ongoing mission to protect your right to ride and enjoy the motorcycle of your choice, your choice of riding apparel, and when and where you can ride a motorcycle. These issues are real and present in today’s “protect yourself from yourself” political environment. This holds true for all levels of government. At the state level we have a lobbyist who regularly visits our state capital to lobby our legislators on the issues concerning the motorcyclists in Arizona. On the national level we are aligned with the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and several other motorcycle rights organizations. Memberships are open to anyone regardless of what type of motorcycle you ride, if any. All memberships include: The Motorcycle Patriot Newsletter, Membership Card, $3000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit, Event Updates, Voting Guides, and the ability to interact with some of the most politically active motorcyclists in the state of Arizona. The MMA of Arizona needs the support of all motorcycle riders and we hope you will consider joining this dedicated organization.
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“The world is run by those who show up.” As concerned motorcyclists and motorcycle legislation advocates, we at MMA-AZ are very fortunate to have multiple motorcyle Lobbyists at the Capitol in Phoenix working to maintain the State freedoms we enjoy. Besides the road laws and new bills, they are also focused on new legislation to help improve our lives as motorcyclists. Some of the current motorcycle legislation has to do with Anti-profiling, Motorcycle-only check points, Lane Sharing and Handle Bar Heights. In order to help our designated MMA-AZ Lobbyists, we all need to keep them informed and updated re: what the everyday Arizona Motorcyclists want, need or hope for. The best way to make change is very plain and simple. Get involved in small ways to begin with. Go to your local district meetings with respective motorcycle-rights groups, and speak your peace. Communicate without embarrassment. Let your voice be heard and let your opinions be respectful and respected. Everyday folks inspired by a great vision created this nation. The same deal applies to MMA-AZ. By sharing thoughts with your MMA Board Members or Representatives, you are giving them the fuel they need to present a clear-minded position, criticism or encouragement to our hard-working and unpaid Lobbyists. From the Lobbyists, our message goes directly to the elected politicians who vote yes or no. The Lobbyists need our powerful everyday motorcyclist input in order to get the work done for the Greater Good. Ok. Please Biker-Up now -- get involved with the motorcycle rights process by actually attending your district or state meetings and speaking your mind.
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How much do motorcycle-only checkpoints cost you, the taxpayer? AMA news For the past two years, the cost to federal taxpayers to fund motorcycle-only checkpoints in just three states is well over $500,000! Specifically, the fiscal 2012 and 2013 state highway safety plans indicate that New York and the District of Columbia have earmarked federal grants for MOCs. New York budgeted $490,000 in the past two years alone! Even more troubling, the state used motorcycle safety funds from Section 402 of Title 23. Funds from this section should promote strategies to prevent motorcycle crashes from occurring and not be used to arbitrarily pull over riders and randomly subjecting them to roadside inspections. And this is just for two years. New York stated in its highway safety plans that it has conducted MOCs “officially” since fiscal year 2009, but fails to mention its costs for fiscal years 2009-11. Additionally, the District of Columbia stated in its highway safety plans that it conducts two motorcycle-only checkpoints each year and uses federal grants to fund a $25,000 enforcement budget to help pay for it. You may also remember that Georgia was the only state to receive a federal grant in the amount of $70,000 from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration program to create MOCs. The grant was used to conduct one or more roadside MOCs, including one by the Georgia State Patrol on I-95 on March 9, 2011 to single out motorcyclists on their way to Bike Week at Daytona Beach. Help us get additional cosponsors for H.R. 1861, the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act. The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), will protect motorcyclists’ rights and promote crash prevention as the most effective use of taxpayer money to save motorcyclists’ lives. It will also prohibit federal funds being used by states to conduct MOCs. Act now by using our alert for H.R. 1861 to send a prewritten message to send to your representative! To view the AMA's efforts to end motorcycle-only checkpoints, go to http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/motorcycleonly.
Please join the AMA to help us end motorcycle-only checkpoints. More members means more clout against our opponents, and your support will help the AMA fight for your rights – on the road, trail, racetrack, and in the halls of government. To join, go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com/membership/join. You—the motorcyclist— can count on the AMA to guard your freedoms while you enjoy the ride.
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MMA of Arizona Calendar of Events
Sat, Nov 2, Cottonwood, AZ 29th Annual Verde Valley Toy Run -Onsite registration at Walmart 2003 E Rodeo Dr, Cottonwood. Kickstands up at 10:30 Cost is $10 and an unwrapped toy. Live music, The Dirty Verde Roller Derby Girls, Bike Trike and Car show, Silent Auction and Raffle. FMI 928-300-7256
Sat, Nov 9th, Cottonwood, AZ Hams on Hawgs-MMA Verde Valley Dist. 11:30 am at Food City in Cottonwood. All Donations will be distributed to Verde Valley Food Banks. Can’t make the ride or just want to help out…Food City Cottonwood will have 55 gallon drums for Fill the Can. Lets see how many hams we can collect and cans we can fill for Verde Valley.
To submit event information please contact MMA of AZ State Event Officer by phone at 623.695.5659 or Email activities@mma-az.org
Sat, Sept 14th, P hoenix, AZ Summer Sundowner -Desert Thunder MC Clubhouse 3101 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ6:30pm – 10:30pm This is a multi Club Event MMA Leather District,Limey Riders MC, Desert Thunder MC and the Holligans MC. Entry fee $10.00 per person Games, Music and food Available FMI623-693-4932
Sat, Sept 14th, Glendale, AZ Farkle Dice Run -Starts at Baja Loco Cantina - 5134 North 95th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85305. Registration $10 per rider / $15 per rider with passenger. Five stop Motorcycle Run each stop you roll the Dice the game is Farkle. There will be 50/50 Raffles. All Proceeds Go To NCOM Fund. Sign in is from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. For more information 623-435-0727
Sat, Sept 21, P hoenix, AZ 10th Annual Save the Chesticles Poker run. Cancer is Cancer! Sign up at The Steel Horse Saloon 9:00 A.M. $15 per person. Stops include Roadrunner Saloon, The Station, DaddyO's run ends at the F.O.E. Post #3871 (Food with wristband at F.O.E.) Ride pins for first 250 riders. $200 best hand $100 worst hand. Raffles, 50/50, vendors welcome at F.O.E. #3871.Food, music and Fun. FMI: contact "G" 623-262-7101 or savethechesticles@gmail.com
Sat-Sun Oct 4-5, P age, AZ 28th Annual Octoberfest – Page Memorial OPark. Event helps support charitable endeavors in the page area. Ride your bike and join your friends. No admission charge!!! Live Music, games, bike run fun for the whole family.
Sat, Oct 5th, Clarksdale, AZ Fun Run – MMA Verde Valley. Raising funds for Cottonwood Skatepark. Kickstands up at 10:30 Starts at Nate’s Cowboy Café, 1481 W Hwy 89a Clarksdale ends at VFW Post 7400, 705 E Aspen Street Cottonwood.
Sat, Oct 5th, New R iver, AZ Panty Dash Party – Medieval Maidens MC 11am-4pm at Road Runner Steakhouse, 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River. $10/person Donation. Food available. Live Music, Dash for high/low hand, opportunity chance, door prizes, king and queen, multi category panty contest, chastity belts and more. Partial proceeds benefits CAASA Youth Recreation Center Substance Abuse Programs. FMI: www.medievalmaidensmc.com
Sun, Oct 13th, Casa Grande, AZ The Arizona's Largest Motorcycle Swap Meet will be held at the Pinal County Fairgrounds - 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande, Arizona. Admission $5 per person / Ages 12 and under FREE. Featuring: Harley & Others: New and used parts, Accessories, and Other bike related items. Seller spaces are 10’ x 15’ at $30.00 per space. First come first served. Gates open for sellers at 7:00 A.M. Up to two people with vendor. NO DOGS except Service Dogs. Event Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. For more information 480-209-8521
Fri-Sun, Oct 18 - 20, Winklem an, AZ Riot on the River will be held at Winkelman Flats City Park, Gila Ave, Winkelman, AZ 85292. $20.00 per person for the weekend / $30.00 per couple for the weekend / $10.00 per person for Saturday only. ADULT ONLY EVENT. Benefits the ACMC and will include vendors, bike games, 50/50 drawing, raffles, live music, food, beer, mixed drinks. For more information 521-730-1925 or visit www.azcmc.org/
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Lobbyist Update
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Legislative Updates from our Motorcycle Lobbyist Billy “Desperado” Larson MMA-AZ Designated Lobbyist Continued from front page Continued fron front page inability to operate an ignition device or an employment hardship as a result of the device requirement, that they could be placed instead, in a continuous alcohol monitoring program (CAMP). Upon contacting Rep Fann to see why she eliminated these exceptions, and to see if she would have a problem with us re-creating a similar exception clause for the rider that ‘only’ had a motorcycle for transportation, we found that the exception clause was removed due to its being in violation of some federal regulations regarding the ignition interlock device. She also stated that federal funds would have been threatened if the State Legislature had not passed this BILL removing the exception clause. So the question still stands. What does the rider do that only has a motorcycle for transportation? The MMA Lobbyists and Researcher are working on a plan to build a case for possible ‘Left on Red Light’ legislation. More on this as we develop the plan and ask all Arizona riders to get involved. We are investigating the possibility of exposing any and all insurance companies that will insure a motorcyclist, without requiring an MC endorsement on their license, and then denying full or any coverage when that same rider submits an accident claim. We have been made aware of a few companies that have practiced this in the past, and will be looking into them and more. The MMA Lobbyist and Researcher have started to put together data, press releases and copies of a BILL run in Texas, to address the many concerns we all have with state run Fusion Centers. Bobbi will be diligently working with the powers to be in Texas, the first state to pass this historical civil rights bill in 2011. Their BILL provides a Fusion Center Privacy Council, a Privacy Policy, Rules and Monitoring and an Annual Reporting structure.
Halloween Trivia Halloween was actually a Celtic holiday. It was originally called Samhain meaning "end of summer". In ancient Celtic Ireland, October 31st marked the official end of summer. Potatoes and turnips were the original Jack-O-Lanterns. Irish children would carve and light them to use during the gatherings on Halloween. Trick or treating had its roots in Europe. The custom known as "souling" dates back to the 9th century. On All Soul's Day which is November 2nd, the poor would walk through the villages and go door to door begging for food. They would be given "soul cakes" which is a type of pastry made from bread and currants. They would promise to pray for dead relatives in return for receiving the "soul cakes". Pumpkins are a major part of Halloween. They are a member of the gourd family which includes squash, cucumbers and melons. Pumpkins are a type of squash. Many people think of them as vegetables, but from a biological standpoint they are a fruit because they come from a flower and have seeds in them. Black and orange are the colors that go hand in hand when it comes to Halloween. This makes perfect sense because black is the color associated with death and darkness, and orange is the color associated with the autumn harvest. Can you think of a word that rhymes with orange? It may be a popular color for Halloween, but don't try writing a rhyming poem with the word orange. Even if you use a dictionary, you won't find any words to rhyme with orange. Halloween is the number two holiday in terms of commercial success. It's no surprise that Christmas is number one. Over four billion dollars is spent annually during the Halloween season. The majority of that money is spent on costumes, candy, parties, and decorations. Chocolate candy bars are the most popular item to give trick-or-treaters. Which candy bar is the most popular? It's debatable and varies, depending on what website you research and who you ask. There are so many delicious chocolate candy bars, it's hard to choose. What's your favorite?
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You can help to prevent an accident for yourself, spouse, friend or even your child by looking at some of the tips we post on Facebook or by just taking a course. We all need to take responsibility in trying to reduce the Motorcycle accidents and fatalities here in Arizona. Again, I ask the question, what are you doing to help reduce accidents and make yourself a better rider? AMSAF’s goal is to help reduce Motorcycle Accidents and we can’t do it alone. We need your help. Go to www.amsaf.org for more information and if you’re on Facebook, look us up and do a like so you can get our weekly tips. MMA Members please continue to share with your friends and family about what AMSAF is all about and see how many new likes on Facebook you can initiate. Motorcycle Education and Awareness cannot be an event; it has to be a continuous process to reduce accidents.
Lobbyists Meeting Report 7-13-13 at MMA Quarterly Meeting Submitted by Kat Grover Present:JohnnyD, Kat Grover, Billy Larson, Vic Grady, SkyPilot, Deb Buttita-later on and Observer/ParticipantHollywood Meeting started by discussing about DoubleD presentation to ACMC. Gave a letter using AZ Statutes to create a victim’s statement which can be used by all that have contact with Law Enforcement, Government entities, etc when being discriminated or profiled. They just sign the statement and if there was an incident with the person they write details. They send or give it to Kat or JohnnyD who will call the person and get more details. Need to make specific people in charge of specific parts of getting accurate and detailed information. Follow through is the key. Need to appoint some videographers who will carry around video camaeras, cameras, audio recorders, etc to get the incidences recorded. Then a website is being created to posts the information and get it out to the public. Kat started a discussion about putting out multiple bills into the next session. Let the legislators and public see that the Motorcycling Community has various issues that need attention. Some of the issues to be addressed were discussed. They are: • • • • • • • • •
Profiling/Discrimination-Dave Kopp-ACMC Handlebar Heights-JohnnyD-ACMC Lane Sharing-Billy/SkyPilot-MMA Texting (Distracted Driving)-Billy/SkyPilot-MMA HIPPA/Insurance exclusions for not paying claims-Mark Breyer w/ALL Red Light-Arrows only or more seconds to change-ALL Right of Way-look into more consequences-ALL Red Light-Need better sensors (not working well)-ALL MC Endorsements-Use ARA to help with this issue. Low cost (subsidized)-Vic/Kat-Abate
• All will support and encourage their SMRO to get their Members to write letters on federal level for ban on Motorcycle Checkpoints Only Legislation currently running.Also, AZ Lobbyists will get on the band wagon when National Legislation comes for Anti-Profiling Legislation.
Discussion went to AMSAC and GOHS. What to requests from GOHS the federal monies being not accounted for by Alberto Gutier and where we would like to see it being used for going forward. Try to get Federal Block Grant to subsidize cost of Motorcycle training using ARA program. We all had a discussion about LE using statutes to pull over Bikers. Using things like going beyond the line on sidewalk to enter streets, handlebar heights, changing lanes too soon, etc. Tickets being given and then thrown out in court by judges. Need to have someone track this and take information down. Need to get ALL the information from bikers ticketed, what happened in court, get ticket numbers, city, etc and make a list. Use this to show discrimination and profiling. Get a “pattern of evidence”. We need to show different ways we are being harassed. This is one way.
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Business Spotlight - Little Joes Leathers Submitted By Griz The members of Rim Country District would like to welcome Mike and Lori Mills of Lil Joes Legendary Leathers as a business member! In the early 1990’s Lil Joe Senkir came up with the idea to create a line of motorcycle apparel that could be made in the USA, would look great and give the protection needed while blasting down the back roads and freeways of the world. Officially hitting the market in 1993 as HA Leather, by 1998 Easy Riders magazine called HA Leather “The Real Deal in Motorcycle Gear.” In 2002, Kid Rock had Lil Joe design a lambskin shirt and a leather vest that ended up on the front cover of one of his albums. In 2003, Lil Joe, after a long struggle with illness, passed on to the other side.It was a long and hard year for his widow Lori who was at a crossroads. Should she shut down the business Joe loved so much? Or, carry on with his dream and provide Top Quality Motorcycle Leathers to the entire motorcycling world? By 2004, Lori had her answer and hooked up with seasoned biker /businessman Mike Mills -- and Lil Joes Legendary Leathers was officially born. Later that year, Keith Ball of Bikernet.com called Lil Joes Legendary Leathers “The Finest Leathers on the Market.” In 2008, the producers of the FX TV show “Sons of Anarchy” – in order to provide the leathers for the cast and crew -- approached Debbie from Bartels Harley Davidson. She knew that if the “Sons of Anarchy” show was going to be realistic, there was only one manufacturer providing most if not all vests to the outlaw motorcyclist scene -- and that was Lil Joes Legendary Leathers. (And yes --you too can own the same vest featured on the TV show.) With worldwide exposure from shows like “Sons of Anarchy” “Cold Case” and the Biker movie “Hell Ride” -The Legend is moving forward. The company also creates special orders with different color linings, gun pockets, holsters etc … as well as the Zipper Vest, the 4-Pocket Vest and the Leather over Pants. Lori and Mike state: “Over the years we’ve stayed true to Lil Joe’s ideals of ‘Build the Best’ and we stand behind our Iron Strong Warranty of ‘Guaranteed 4 Life.’ Those ideals have served us well.” Yes Lil Joe is gone ………but his dream will live on forever.
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Thorny Rose Patch Awarded to The Patriot Contributing Editor Amber Faith On July 13, 2013, the MMA-AZ Board of Directors unanimously voted to award MMA-AZ member Amber (Pixyled) Faith of Snowflake AZ the "Thorny Rose" patch. Officers wished to express appreciation for her steady professional assistance with The Patriot newspaper's . Photo by L. Reeves. editorial duties. Usually the patch is awarded by a District meeting; but, in this case the Thorny Rose patch was awarded by the State Officers and mailed to her with a letter of recognition. "I am very honored and delighted to receive such a thoughtful award from MMA-AZ. Because I live a long distance from any district and had been unable to attend rallies for the past few years, my multi-tasking work on The Patriot with Editor Lee (Snakebite) Gonzales keeps me closely linked to our devoted MMA members around the state. They may not know me well, but I feel I know each of them. MMA is an inspiring part of my life. Thanks again so very much!" said Amber in a recent interview.
10 tips to help you have a safer ride 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.
Editor’s Space Comments relative to the content, current affairs or anything that is on my mind at the time of this publication. Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Editor, Motorcycle Patriot MMA Vice Chairman
Integrity in the Biker Community Keeping It Real with Commonsense. Trust. We would all like to believe in the honesty of our motorcycling brothers and sisters and the Biker-related businesses (some biker-owned, some not) that support the biker community. The sad truth, as in any community of people, is there are those that only look out only for themselves and their financial bottom-line. For some, the game is nothing short of fleecing the Arizona Biker, and doing so with a shocking lack of integrity. Whatever happened to Honor -- the contract of a person’s word and a strong handshake to seal the deal? As Honor has been shoved out of so many political, financial and public arenas in the current world, the only way to guarantee business integrity is get it in legal writing. Insist on a contractual guarantee, letterhead invoice or bill of sale before a sizeable investment. Get my drift? Working in the Arizona motorcycle industry, it is not uncommon for me to hear daily stories of bad mechanics, bad repair shops, issues with dealerships, a few biker business-owners who make deals and then find a way to renege after discovering the “deal” doesn’t bring them a fast profit. At times, the stories heard are from a disgruntled and “punishing” patron about some well-meaning businessman. Both sides of the fence can look for angles unfairly. The old wisdom advises that you do a bit of homework before patronizing a new-to-you business. Word-of-mouth and referrals from friends are always the best places to start. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bashing our good business folks out there -- there are hundreds of fine upstanding bikers/business owners, full of integrity and who go the extra mile for customers in the biker community. Always. Bikers will often gravitate to “local” businesses that place ads in local Biker-oriented publications. Word to the Wise: there is no screening process on advertisers to verify their business quality. You pay, you get an ad. The celebrity wrenchers, honest hometown vendors and very shady grifters alike can freely buy advertising space. No one shows ID, bellybutton or a resume… they simply send an ad and cash. So the next time any ad anywhere catches your eye and makes you wonder—Google for reviews from past customers, chat with friends who may know of them and maybe visit the business unannounced to check them out. Con artists play within every single level of human activity… including the biker world. Trust your instinct. In the MMA, each district signs local businesses as MMA Business Members. Trust and familiarity are foundations for this deal. Since signing new MMA businesses that our members have already been supporting and patronizing is 99% percent positive, I take that message as a good recommendation for that local business. At times, a business will advertise with us, but decline to join. Personally, I have used many services provided from MMA businesses that advertise in The Patriot over the years and have never had a negative issue. Not once! I always make efforts to stop and support MMA Member Businesses when I travel into other areas of the state. But there are times our needs cannot be handled by the MMA Business List alone. And when that happens -- “Caveat Emptor!” Buyers -- and Bikers -- Beware!
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. 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.
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Brotherly Love In
Business Member Spotlight on Fat Rabbit Tattoo -Apache Junction
Submitted by Snakebite On July 20th, the Leather District hosted its 6th Annual Brotherly Love -In at Max’s Sports Bar and Grill in Glendale. This is the one little charity event we do every year -- although, the main focus is just getting together and spending time with our brothers and sisters enjoying a night of camaraderie and getting to know each other a little better. The admission fee is always $5 or a cat or dog item (food, etc) which is donated to a local shelter. This year our recipient was the Sun Valley Animal Shelter, a no-kill shelter and animal hospital located in Glendale.
At Fat Rabbit Tattoo we have exceptional artists. Our artwork has been displayed in galleries and every tattoo is custom-designed by our artists just as though it is a gallery showpiece. At Fat Rabbit Tattoo, the art on the walls is created by the artists who work there. When you come into our shop, you can view the artists’ work first hand -- masterfully displayed on our walls as you walk in.
The event always includes a tie-dye shirt contest, raffles, hula hoop contest and usually paddle ball. This year we even had a twister game in the wings for some entertainment. Short of the tie-dye shirt contest and raffles, everyone just seemed content to socialize. There were some new faces this year and some very welcome old friends. Thanks as always to the Limey Riders MC and the Medieval Maidens MC for their continued support of the Leather District and to our district members.
The owner and head tattoo artist is Rob "Pork Chop" Million. Pork Chop attended the Chula Vista school for Creative and Performing Arts; he is a journeyman tattoo artist. Pork Chop also paints, sculpts, and draws. Most recently, his work could be seen on display at the Angelika Gallery next to several works created by Salvador Dali. Every tattoo is custom designed by our artists. At Fat Rabbit Tattoo you will always get the custom artwork piece that you can be proud to wear.
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* Old School (also "Old Skool" or "Traditional") * new School (also "new Skool" or Contemporary") * Biomechanical (also "Biomech") * Borneo Tribal, traditional Borneo tattoo * Irezumi, traditional Japanese tattoo * Black-and-gray, black, tonal tattoo * Marquesan tribal, traditional tattoo from the Marquesas Islands * Chinese character tattoos * Tribal tattoos * Pin-up * Portrait * Celtic * Typographic
Business Spotlight Brandi’s Kitchen Submitted by Deb Althouse Verde Valley District is pleased to announce Brandi’s Kitchen located at 660 E. Mingus Ave in Cottonwood as our latest Business Member. Brandi and Jason have been long-time supporters of MMA and motorcycle rights. She welcomes all bikers and has easy, motorcycle-friendly parking. They are open Monday thru Friday 5:30am – 2:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 6:30am – 2:00pm.
Tattooing has been practiced by humans in some form or another for thousands of years. Come be a part of history. We have a clean sterile environment with all disposable products. Piercing for all -- you name it, we do it! Also come and check out our Art Gallery. All artwork is for sale framed and matted or signed and numbered prints are available. As a new MMA Business member, we would like to offer a 20% discount if you mention this ad. So stop on by and see us! Fat Rabbit Tattoo and Piercing is located at 936 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. Phone: 480570-0632. We provide professional services to fit your every need.
Brandi’s offers a wide range of delicious breakfast and lunch options….my favorite being the waffles with hash browns and crispy bacon. A friend of mine says the chicken fried steak with gravy is best in Verde Valley. The breakfast menu is complete with the traditional offerings, including omelets, french toast, pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Brandi offers a lite menu with a lot of healthy items. Customers can even create their own “Monster Omelet.” For lunch, Brandi offers a good selection of burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, wraps and more. About $7 will buy the highest-priced items on either the breakfast or lunch menu. Brandi offers Facebook-Only Specials -- so go ‘Like’ them on Facebook to get all the updates. Brandi’s Kitchen has been voted the best home cooking and the friendliest wait staff by the local Readers’ Choice Awards. Next time you are in Cottonwood and looking for some breakfast please check out Brandi’s Kitchen and let her know MMA sent you in! Ed and Janet Vanlandingham of MMA Verde Valley District recently delivered the MMA plaque to Brandi. Photo included. Thanks Ed and Janet -- and Thanks Brandi for all your support!
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Rim Country Districts 7th Annual Bikini Bike Wash Submitted by Vine June 29th, 2013. Strawberry AZ. MMA Rim Country District hosted the 7th Annual Bikini Bike Wash on Saturday June 29th at the Flying Grizzly in scenic Strawberry AZ. A strong supporter of MMA, Doug Mclean, owner of both the popular Flying Grizzly and the neighboring Windmill Corner Inn, donated five motel room stays for us to raffle. The winners were -- Ruth, Parker, Joystick, Debi and our very own ACMC Rep. Gary. Congratulations to you all! Six fantastic ladies volunteered to wash bikes for us that day and they worked their butts off. It was one of the hottest days the Rim Country had seen in awhile, so washing bikes may have been the best job around. Thank you all for the hard work, smiles and enthusiasm! In addition to the Bike Wash, the event featured a Bike Show. Thanks to everyone who participated. The Bike Show winners were: 1st place Stock -- Hollywood, 1st place Classic -- Dale, and 1st place Custom -- Jerry. The Best of Show was also won by Jerry. The handcrafted plaques given out to our 1st place winners were made by Dale Carlson of Payson, who enjoys wood carving as a hobby. Thank you for creating these remarkable plaques, Dale! We had two 50/50 Drawings; one was won by our bartender Gigi, the other by Dale Carlson. Thanks again to all of our Business Members who donated so many valuable items for our fund-raising raffle. Musical entertainment for the day was performed by SouLever. Even though it was the hottest day of the year, they just kept on rocking. Everyone had a great time. A special ‘Thank You� to all of the RCD officers. You guys stepped up and produced the second best Bike Wash the District has ever had. Last but not least, thanks to everyone that came up to support the MMA. You guys made this event a big success, and we hope to see everyone next year.
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MMA of Arizona Business Member Listing - listed by city Phoe At Large
Old Corral Bar Bars & Restaurants 11375 E Cornville Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928 649-9495
Limey Riders M/C Organizations and Clubs Glendale, AZ 85311 623-930-9165 Business Life Member
American Legion Riders Post 27 Organizations and Clubs 1018 S Meridan Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85220 602-541-2441 Business Life Member
grasshopper grill Bars & Restaurants 1130 S Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-649.9211
goodyear
Captain’s Bars & Restaurants 300 W Apache Trail #118 Apache Junction, AZ 85217 480-288-2590 Business Life Member
Brandi’s Kitchen Bars & Restaurants 660 E Mingus Ave Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928 634-4121
Sober Riders MC, Inc Organizations and Clubs Business Life Member
Apache Junction
Phoenix Vulcan Riders Organizations and Clubs Apache Junction, AZ 602-696-8064 Superstition Harley Davidson Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2910 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85220 480-346-0600
Avondale
Airepros Air Conditioning & Heating Services and Miscellaneous 2022 N 106th Lane Avondale, AZ 85392 623-547-5992 Dart Cycle Worx Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1060 N Eliseo Felix Way Ste 10 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-925-5503 Business Life Member
Casa grande
Silver Bullet Bar Bars & Restaurants 1401 North Pinal Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-1363 Wonder Bar Bars & Restaurants 310 W 2nd St Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-9987
Camp Verde
Valley View Bars & Restaurants 102 W. Arnold Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Salt Mine Cellars Bars & Restaurants 212 W Finnie Flats Rd Camp Verde,AZ 86322 928-567-0125
Clarksdale
1012 Lounge Bars & Restaurants 910 Main St Clarksdale, AZ 86324 928-639-0800 nate’s Cowboy Cafe Bars & Restaurants 1481 Highway 89A Clarkdale, AZ 928-639-3838
Cornville
Up The Creek Bars & Restaurants 1975 N Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-634-9954
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Chaparral Bar Bars & Restaurants 325 Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-1307 Business Life Member gunners BBQ Pit Bars & Restaurants 1030 S Hwy 260 Home Depot Cottonwood, AZ 86326
AZ Battery Store Services & Micellaneous 560 N Bullard Ave Ste E50 Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-853-3321
Holbrook
Winners Circle Bars & Restaurants 466 Navajo Blvd Holbrook, AZ 86025 520-524-9600 Business Life Member
Mayer
Smokin’ Harley’s Steakhouse & Seafood Bars & Restaurants 10456 SR 69 Mayer, AZ 86333 928-632-4255 Business Life Member
Mesa
Kactus Kate's Bars & Restaurants 929 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-7822
Mainstreet Motorcycles Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 9750 E Apache Trail Mesa, AZ 85207 480-357-7595 Business Life Member
A Touch of Class Custom Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1421 E Birch St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-0957 Business Life Member
Skunk Motorsports Inc Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 720 S Country Club Dr Mesa, AZ 85210 480-649-2800
The Bar at Strombolliʼs Bars & Restaurants 321 S Main St Cottonwood AZ, 86326 928-634-3838
VIII Society M/C Organizations and Clubs 7930 E 1st Ave Mesa, AZ 85208 480-227-2690 Business Life Member
Seitz Architectural Design Services and Miscellaneous 782 Cove Parkway Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-646-1788 Business Life Member
Desert Hills
Skinny Dipping Pools Services and Miscellaneous 2706 W Valley View Trail Desert Hills, AZ 85086 602-292-4033 Business Life Member
gilbert
Team Arizona Motorcyclist Training Center Services and Miscellaneous 36 N William Dillard Dr Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-998-9888 Business Life Member
glendale
Baja Loco Bars & Restaurants 5134 N 95th Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-8839 Business Life Member Charley's Place’ Bars & Restaurants 4324 W Thunderbird RD Glendale, AZ 85306 602-439-1668 Business Life Member
America's Ultra Clean Services and Miscellaneous 738 E Dana Suite A Mesa, AZ 85204 480-206-4003 Business Life Member
new River
Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon Bars & Restaurants 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy New River, AZ 85087 623-465-9903 Business Life Member
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Page Boy Motel Lodging 150 N Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2416 Business Life Member Page Honda Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 915 Coppermine Rd Page, AZ 86040 800-432-6923 Business Life Member Classic Auto Body Services and Miscellaneous Box 2756 Page, AZ 86040 928-645-9023 Fred's Liquor Store Services and Miscellaneous 902 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 520-645-3575 Business Life Member
Payson
The Historical Journigan House Bars & Restaurants 202 W Main St Payson, AZ 85541 928-478-8324 Business Life Member Landmark at the Creek Bars & Restaurants 1177 E. Highway 260 Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ1 928-478-4587 Lil Joe Leathers Services and Miscellaneous
PO Box 839 Payson AZ 85547 Toll Free Voice (800)643-3321 Jakes Corner Bar Bars & Restaurants 57564 N Hwy 188 Payson, AZ 85541 602-359-1068 Mazatzal Casino Bars & Restaurants PO Box 1820 Payson, AZ 85547 800-777-7529 Business Life Member All-Clene Carpet Cleaners Services and Miscellaneous 609 W Bridle Path Lane Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-1358 Business Life Member
Ranch House grille Bars & Restaurants 819 N Navajo Box 3491 Page, AZ 86040 928 645-1420 Business Life Member
Amon Builders, Inc Services and Miscellaneous 903 E Hwy 260 #6 Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-0689 Business Life Member
Stix Liquor and Sporting goods Services & Miscellaneous 5 S Lake Powell Rd Page, AZ 86040 928 645-2891
Miller Auto Works Services and Miscellaneous 600 W Main St Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-8855 Business Life Member
Windy Mesa Bars & Restaurants 800 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2186 Business Life Member Blair’s Trading Post Clothing 626 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-3008 Business Life Member
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Payson Packaging Services and Miscellaneous 106 E Bonita St Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-5260
Peoria
CJ Creations Clothing 10348 W Cashman Peoria, AZ 85383 623-412-2110 Business Life Member
Wheel Motorc 1621 E Phoen 602-25
Reneg Motorc 3102 E Phoen 602-49 Busin
Alcock Service 3131 E Phoen 602-37
Bellon Service 3420 E Phoen 602-76 Busin
Breye Service 15715 Phoen 480-50 Busin
Circle Bars & 730 W Phoen 602-27
H&H Service 16772 Surpris 623-32
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Law T Service 362 N Phoen 602-51 Busin
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Pine C Bars & 3885 N Pine, A 928-47
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Phoenix
Wheel Shop Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1621 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-253-1344
Renegade Classics Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories sories 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
Other
Days Inn - Show Low Lodging 480 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-537-4356 Business Life Member
Law Offices of Richard M. Lester Servicing and Miscellaneous 21054 Sherman Way 3rd Floor Conoga Park, CA 91303 800-521-2425 Business Life Member
Springerville
Coyote Creek Saloon Bars & Restaurants Hwy 60 and D St Springerville, AZ 85938 928-333-4022 Business Life Member
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American Legion Post #30 Organizations and Clubs 825 E Main Springerville, AZ 85938 928-339-4475
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gila County Chopper Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7803 Ralls Drive Strawberry, AZ 85544 480-789-2933
Breyer Law Offices Services and Miscellaneous 15715 S 46th St Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85048 480-505-2162 Business Life Member
Windmill Corner Inn 5079 N AZ Hwy 87 Strawberry, AZ 85544 928-476-3064
Circle H BBQ Bars & Restaurants 730 W. Camelback Phoenix, AZ 85048 602-277-0986
Arizona Dragon Slayer Exterminator Services and Miscellaneous 26307 N 157th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387 602-526-1312 Business Life Member
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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greer Wilson Funeral Home Services and Miscellaneous 5921 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033 623-245-0994 Business Life Member Law Tigers Services and Miscellaneous 362 N 3rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-516-0000 Business Life Member
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Pine Creek Smokehouse Bars & Restaurants 3885 N Hwy 87 Pine, AZ 928-476.6577
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Vintages grill Bars & Restaurants 5155 N Dave Wrigfield Rd Rimrock,AZ 86335 928-592-9220
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Southwest Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7430 E Butherus Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-951-7171 Business Life Member
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Olde Sedona Bar & grill Bars & Restaurants 1405 W Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-5670
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Please review your business listing on page 12 and 13. It is possible that the information we have on file has changed, or we entered something incorrectly. Submit any corrections right away so we can update our database by the next edition. Email to membership@mma-az.org or mail to MMA of Arizona, 625 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite 103-481 Phoenix, Arizona 85027 Help us support you by providing any information you may have regarding discounts for MMA members. Consider placing an ad in our newsletter – your ad is published for a two-month period, and we can help you design it! We also offer web advertising.
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Aflac Services and Miscellaneous 6197 S Rural rd Ste 103 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-9020 Business Life Member
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nCOM BIKER nEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
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Aries: Equinox events bring a smile to your face at last. Blowing past summer’s disappointment will feel healthy. Keep your money options open and be cautious before throwing away happiness. Downshift, babe. Luck arrives with a stranger. Lucky scent: Lavender. Taurus: You know the Big Change is past, but you keep holding onto yesterday. Today: Speak out, pull up your socks and make decisions that benefit your loved ones. It works. Take risks and be wise -- especially during Halloween. Cook for friends. Lucky color: Khaki green. Gemini: Another choice disturbs peace of mind. Be a witness and not a player in this dicey game. Let your word be your bond. Halloween flirtations offer fun but no danger. Feast with friends. Drama queens exit stage right—and you turn towards home. Lucky scent: Citrus blends. Cancer: Still waters run deep, Moon Child. You find relief from the madness in online escapes. Water signs must declutter before November. Loneliness departs. Full moon power brings the loyalty of friends. Your plan for new employment= yes. Lucky color: Charcoal grey. Leo: Faraway friends and The Old Days feature now. Play more. Let yourself off the hook and allow another to micro-manage social events. Noble Lion finds purpose when giving without expecting a reward. Someone needs your protection now. Lucky scent: Sandalwood. Virgo: Dig out that old nomad gear and wear it this year for travel luck. Work has become a rat race and you need an escape hatch. Adventure happens among autumn leaves, so say yes to invitations. Day of the Dead skulls bring secret pleasure. Lucky color: Indigo blue.
Even as motorcyclists and others are calling for further research and testing of fuels containing ethanol, and the fact that E-15 (gasoline containing 15% ethanol) is not approved for use in any of the millions of motorcycles on and off-road, two bills have been introduced in Congress to protect the fuel industry from lawsuits resulting from its use. Illinois Congressman John Shimkus, otherwise a longtime friend of motorcycle riders, has authored H.R.1214, the Domestic Fuels Protection Act of 2014; “To provide liability protection for claims based on the design, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, introduction into commerce, or use of certain fuels and fuel additives.” Likewise, Texas Congressman Gene Green has offered H.R.2267, the American Fuel Protection Act of 2013, which “Deems a claim for liability against a qualified entity as a claim against the United States for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the use of transportation fuel containing ethanol in concentrations greater than 10% to operate an internal combustion engine. Abrogates U.S. sovereign immunity and makes the United States exclusively liable for such claims. Limits awards to actual damages sustained by a claimant. Defines "qualified entity" to mean an entity engaged in the manufacture, use, sale, or distribution of: (1) transportation fuel or renewable fuel, or (2) products which use transportation fuel. Grants U.S. district courts exclusive jurisdiction of any civil actions on such claims.” Both bills have been referred to committee, and either proposal would indemnify fuel manufacturers and suppliers from legal actions for damages caused by their product, leaving U.S. taxpayers to foot the bill for cleanups from leakage and limiting their liability to actual damages by a claimant, such as the out-of-pocket cost to rebuild an engine damaged by E-15 gas.
FE DS P E TITION FOR MANDATOR Y ANTILOCK B R AK E S ON ALL STR E E T B IK E S
Libra: Giving generously during the summer has brought peace to a child. Your turn for pleasure arrives without the pain. Spaced-out memory issues demand a clipboard. Write it down. Responsibility is waiting. Bike time improves. Lucky scent: Spiced Apple.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) have petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to upgrade the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 122 Motorcycle brake systems (49 CFR 571.122).
Scorpio: Journey to the domestic Darkside, Scorpio! Remake the inside space and clean sweep now. Free home of old gear, hoarding and toxic memories. Get crazy, refresh and renew your life…in your colorful way. Karmic good fortune is waiting. Lucky color: Sage green.
“This standard should be strengthened to require ABS on all new motorcycles manufactured for on-highway use in the United States,” wrote the IIHS and HLDI in joint letter on May 30, 2013 to NHTSA Administrator David L. Strickland.
Sagittarius: Autumn Equinox is energizing you. Travel and expansion are your keywords anyway! It’s your season of sexytime, road trips and daydreaming. New friends deserve attention. Dogs and other large animals play an important role. Lucky scent: Patchouli.
Research by IIHS and HLDI indicate that ABS reduces the motorcycle fatal crash rate by an estimated 31% and the collision insurance claim rate by an estimated 20%.
Capricorn: 2013’s major projects near completion and your busy work scene slows down. Let Autumn be a staging area for new career plans. Love finds a way and a son is healed. Personal health improves. Celtic ancestors bring self-esteem. Lucky color: Garnet red. Aquarius: Cooler weather, omens and remembrances of departed beloveds govern your autumn season. The flurry of summer downshifts into working calm. When others are most social, you fall back in hermit mode. Eccentric sweetheart creates fun. Lucky scent: Geranium. Pisces: Resolve differences within a professional workplace and big plans succeed. Moochers and shifty types must leave! Countdown mode --as with all Water signs this fall, you must declutter home before it is too late. I know you catch my drift! Just do it. Lucky color: Turquoise © Amber Faith 2013
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Comments and tips written specifically for our female motorcycle riders and passengers. Val “Shorty” Bunce Leather District ADM & Activities
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Motorcycle Awareness Program (M.A.P.) NCOM Legislative Task Force Bobbi Hartmann MMA MAP Coordinator 602-672-3531 bobbij2@earthlink.net MAP PRESENTATION JUNE – JULY 2013: Following are student comments from 5 MAP Presentations:
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• I liked the motorcycle demo because it was very interesting to watch Billy ride at different speeds and show all of the different controls on a single e, with motorcycle. ugs • I like how we learned about motorcycles and the rights they have on the road. I really didn't know any of it before. I learned something new. vings ident • I liked the video you showed and I liked how you demo'd how to use a motorcycle. e the the • learned a lot. It made me more aware of motorcycles and taught me to watch out and treat motorcycles with respect.
• I like that Bobbi explained things in detail. I like that I learned a lot more stuff about motorcycles then I knew before. • I thought the presentation was very informative. I enjoyed learning about the different types of bikes and learning how to be safer on the road with motorcycles. • Bobbi was very kind and very fluent. She taught a lot on motorcycle safety and made it entertaining • I liked the honesty and the funniness and learning more about sharing the road with motorcycles. • It was to the point and very concise. • I think we should improve our sights better. People shouldn't have to die for us to see them. We need to improve being more aware of our surroundings. 7/18/13 - A-1 Driving School Prescott Valley - 16 students Bobbi Hartmann • I felt that I liked all of the presentation as it offered great information about motorcycles. The pictures of real life crashes and all the information and facts that are usually unknown. • It was very interesting and interactive. I liked how indepth this presentation got in showing us how dangerous it is to not look for motorcyclists. I liked the video because it teaches you about motorcycle safety. • The video was informative and eye opening. The presenter knew what she was talking about. Good info. • The pictures of the bikes and the pictures of the accidents to show me what a car can really do to a bike and rider. I liked the stories of a real life person that had been in a bike accident and how they over came it and what they went through. • I liked everything about the motorcycle presentation. Very good detail about it. Motorcyclists loose their lives ever year. It is a sad thing to deal with as a motorcyclist. • Learning about the rules of the bikes and how it made us more aware of watching bikes on the road. I'm glad it made us aware so that I hopefully won't make that mistake when I'm driving. • I liked how the presenter was a motorcycle rider and talked from experience, and not just someone that researched everything and made a presentation out of it. I think it was great. • I liked that I learned about that motorcyclists and car drivers are all the same and that drivers have to be careful with people on motorcyclists. I would like to hear more about how the rules of the road are for you guys when you are going to different states or places. • Factual information on how to avoid crashes with motorcyclists. I can't think of anything you can do to improve the presentation. Great presentation Bobbi. Also, in addition to the Student Evaluations, I received the following for the 6/17/13 MAP class (above) that Skypilot, Billy and Bruce did. The Teacher sent personal THANK YOU letters, written by each of the students, on their own paper and mailed to us. This may have even been a homework assignment, as more than one of them is typed out. This is absolutely amazing and sure says a lot for our MAP Presenters. Each one starts off with Dear Skypilot, Billy and Bruce: - and signed with their own names: • Your presentation definitely taught my class and me lots of useful things about motorcyclists. Admittedly I did not know much about motorcycle safety before taking drivers ed, but your presentation taught me how to behave and what to watch for when encountering a motorcyclist. The demonstration Billy did on his motorcycle was helpful and interesting. thank you for taking the time to teach my class. • Thank you guys for being amazing. It was inspiring to see how passionate you three are about motorcycles and passing laws to make the roads safer for bikers. • Thank you for taking the time to talk to us about motorcycles and how to safely navigate the roads alongside motorcycles. I learned a lot about motorcycles and how dangerous they can be. I appreciate what you guys do for other kids my age.
6/20/13 - A-1 Driving School Prescott Valley - 15 students Bobbi Hartmann
• Thank you for coming to teach us about motorcycle safety. It's pretty scary how unreadable they are.
• I liked seeing the gear and the quiz and the video. It was interactive.
• Thank you so much for coming in to speak to our class. The motorcycle demonstration was really interesting and I think it really showed people how hard it is to see a motorcycle. I think you helped us all become more aware of our surroundings. Thanks!
• I liked learning how to look around us when driving and being safe on the road but not just us but also others.
• Thank you very very much for coming to my class to teach us about the rules and difficulties of riding motorcycles or navigating around them. It was truly valuable and entertaining. Thanks for everything. • Thank you for coming in and educating us on motorcycle safety and I did not realize how small a motorcycle was behind a vehicle. • Thank you so much for coming in to our drivers ed class. You guys are really cool! I liked your demonstration outside and your attitudes. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to come teach. • Thank you for teaching me all that cool stuff about motorcyclists. I had no idea there were 600 skills to drive a car or 2,500 to ride a motorcycle! I will definitely watch out for bikers when I drive, and I'll always be courteous! Thank you! • Thank you for taking the time to come speak to our driver's education class. It helped me become a lot more aware of the presence of motorcyclists on the road. My dad used to ride a motorcycle back in the day, so I understand that motorcyclists do have the same rights as drivers. However, you let me see how difficult it can be to spot a motorcycle and to take care on the road to respect motorcyclists. Keep on riding! • Thank you for coming into our class and spending your time to teach us about motorcycle safety. I enjoyed your presentation and thought it was cool that you demonstrated how hard it is to tell how fast a motorcycle is going. Thank you again for coming in and I hope to see you around. • Thank you for coming in and teaching the class how to drive safe with motorcycles. Thank you for showing us your cool motorcycle and everything on it. Now I know to be safer and more cautious when driving next to motorcycles. • Thanks for taking your time to come talk to our driving class. it is really cool how you shoed us how to work your motorcycle and how important it is to always be on look out for motorcycle people. So anyways thanks for talking with us. • Thank you for coming into our class to talk about motorcycle safety and something's we could do to make the road a safer place for both motorcyclists and car drivers. You should continue to give these lessons to next years drivers and eventually motorcycles will be as safe as any other vehicle on the road. • Thank you for coming to talk to us about motorcycles. I appreciate you making us aware of people riding motorcycles so we won't endanger the riders. Thank you for taking time out of your day to talk to us about how to be safe around motorcycle riders. • I wanted to say thank you for coming in and teaching us about motorcycle safety and how to be courteous to the motorcyclists. I believe riding a motorcycle is harder than driving a car so drivers really need to slow down and cut them some slack. I learned plenty of new things about motorcycles that will help me a lot in the near future. Such as, Look three times before crossing an intersection, you should always give them room on the road and respect them, and you should always stay 4-6 seconds behind a motorcycle. Thank you for all this knowledge you gave me! It really helped a lot and I enjoyed the presentation. • Thank you for coming in and informing us on motorcycles. You guys were funny and it was cool to see all the parts of a motorcycle. Now I know what it's like to be on a motorcycle on the road and how scary it is and I know to watch out for them. Thank you for coming in . Stay safe! • Thank you for coming over to our drivers education class as a guest speaker. You helped me understand more about motorcycles and their significance on the road. enjoyed the demonstration with the motorcycle and it helped me understand more how aware I have to be on the road with a motorcycle. After your presentation, I now have a better understanding of motorcycles and hopefully I will be a better driver and look out not only for pedestrians and cars, but also motorists. Thank you very much for taking your time and guest speaking in our class. •
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Thank you all for taking time out of your days to come and talk to our class about motorcycles safety. I've never been that up-close to an actual motorcycle so that was a new experience for me and it was also very interesting. I'm thankful I had this opportunity to learn so now I'll be much more cautious while on the road with motorcycles. Thanks Again!
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District Updates Northern District R eport Submitted by Carol Hoffman Here in the MMA Northern District, 2013 started off with a double loss. One of our long-time supporters, Butch Schoppman, passed away after a long illness. A few weeks later, our MMA secretary, Shellie Salter, died unexpectedly.Our sincere condolences go out to their families and friends. Renee Lippert, wife of our MMA State Representative, stepped up to complete Shellie’s term as Secretary. In May, MMA Scholarships were awarded to two local Page students. Tiana Bartholomew from Page High School will be attending NAU starting this fall, and Miranda Warren from Tse’ Yaato’ High School will be attending Mohave Community College starting the second semester beginning January 2014. The Northern District voted to move our District’s “Birds on Bikes” to June this year. We joined forces with local businesses this summer for a food drive. According to the Food Bank, the summer months are when the need is greatest for our local population.
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The Red Mountain District will be holding our next two meetings at What The Hell Bar & Grill at 7303 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85207. Our meetings will be on Sunday Sept 15th and Sunday Oct 20th at 10:00 am.
MMA Casa Grande (CG) District Members are supporting and showing up at The Silver Bullet Bar with ideas and comments to help MMA CG grow and get involved. We had our June and July meetings, and as of this report, we will be having our August meeting on the 18th, 2013. Officers continue to welcome all new and returning members. CG District is diligently recruiting and supporting our area by word of mouth, dropping of the Patriot to locations that have Bikers coming to them, and inviting riders we meet up with at gas stations, events, etc when given the opportunity.
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What The Hell has a great backroom for our meetings -the food is delicious and Cherie the barkeeper will be there to serve us. As we get closer to the cooler weather, hopefully we’ll see more of you great MMA folks at the meetings. We’ve missed you all. On behalf of Red Mountain District, I would like to thank Lee & James Gonzales for signing a new business member to our district. Thank you Lee & James! The business is called Fat Rabbit Tattoo & Piercing, located at 936 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction. Phone: (480) 5700632. Check out their website and Facebook pages! And don’t forget on Labor Day weekend – it’s a perfect time to support the MMA-AZ State Camp & Jam in Tonto Village, AZ. See the Patriot for our big ad! The weather will be great and good times will be had by one and all. Load up your bike and ride to have serious fun with MMA folks from around the state! Be Safe and keep the shiny side up,
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In July the MMA Northern District participated in the 4th of July Parade. Also in the parade were the NavaHopi Honor Riders. They were out in force carrying flags from all branches of the Military on their bikes.
Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a great summer and getting in some riding. It has been a hot and rainy summer and I sure will be glad when monsoon season is behind us.
MMA Northern District is currently selling raffle tickets, and the drawing will be held during Octoberfest 2013.
I just have a few things to mention concerning upcoming events in the Verde Valley.
Prizes include a ½ day fishing trip for up to 4 people, $100 gift certificate for service from Limey’s Cycle Shop, $100 gift certificate from Blair’s Dinnebeto Trading Post, $100 gift certificate from Sun West Auto, Marine & RV and $50 gift certificate from The Ranch House Grill. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Contact any of the Northern District Officers for your tickets.
October 5th – Welcome a new charity run in the VV District! It’s called ‘The Fun Run’ -- and there will be carnival-type games instead of a typical poker run. The funds raised will go to the city (already appropriated) to help improve the Skate Park in Cottonwood. Nate Wagner ADM will be heading up this run as his son Jesse is a regular skater at the park. This event is very important to Nate and Jesse and I am sure they will do a great job! Please come and show your support.
All proceeds from the Raffle support local charities: Toys for Tots, Christmas Angel Tree, Birds on Bikes and the MMA Scholarship Program. We are preparing for the 28th Annual Octoberfest / Run to the Lake Rally on October 4th and 5th in Page Arizona. Lots of behind the scenes work happening to make it a terrific event this year. Camping is available locally and at the Lake, and our local Motels are biker-friendly. The event grows each year and we are looking forward to lots
October 19th-- ACME Pizza in Cottonwood is hosting their Annual Cancer Drive on October 19th. Verde Valley District will be one of the sponsors for this event. Watch for the MMA logos with “Look Twice for Motorcycles” on the back of our tee-shirts! In addition, our Sergeant-atArms Ed Vanlandingham and his lovely wife Janet will be at the event hosting an MMA booth, spreading the word with MMA Mission/Trifolds, signing up new members and handing out coloring books, MMA Look Twice stickers and pencils. Please stop by and say hello. November 2nd – Our Annual Verde Valley Toy Run takes place. MMA Verde Valley is working with the Boys and Girls Club to raise toys for underprivileged children. Please stop by and drop off a new toy for a donation, then join the run and After Party!
of good friends, good food, and fun for the big and little kids. Note to Page-bound bikers: Repairs to Hwy 89 continue, but the detour route N20, from The Gap to LeChee is just about complete and will be open later in August 2013. This road repair will make it much easier for travelers to get to Page for the Rally.
November 9th -- The Annual Ham on Hawgs event will be starting at the Cottonwood Food City and riding to the local food distribution center. Anyone wishing to join us, please stop by Food City Saturday by 11am. Food City will have quality donation hams and turkeys available to purchase. Jeff from Food City will also have 55-gallon drums available for donations of food cans or popular dry package goods for our Annual ‘Fill the Can’ Drive. We are busy throughout the Verde Valley spreading the word about MMA and motorcycle safety. In addition to the coloring books given to each MMA-AZ district, Deb has ordered an addition 350 for Verde Valley since April. They are a big hit with everyone of every age and I want to thank Bobbi Hartman again for bringing this idea to MMA. The kids of Verde Valley – big and small – have all enjoyed coloring and learning ‘Look Twice.’ We would also like to thank Hollywood and Vine of Rim Country District for their hospitality. We had a blast at the RCD Bike Wash in June and great job on the State Board meeting in July! Ride safe everyone!
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DM (Steve) looked to the Officers for their reports and a lot of information was shared and discussed. We have some new officers added to the list. They are: ADM Nic, Treasurer-Cathie and Sgt at Arms Buie. We had many people and twice as much fun at this meeting. Secretary (Kat) informed the district she went to the MMA State BOD Meeting in July. Kat shared information to the members about what was accomplished and decisions made. MMA State BOD Meeting in Oct will be hosted by Casa Grande District. Kat shared update and information about ACMC meeting and the presentation of DoubleD from Washington State. AZ Profiling bill will be revamped and brought back next session. We need full support and participation from MMA members and all motorcyclists within the State. We need to be discussing motorcycle issues with our legislators as a routine communication throughout the year as we establish our relationship with them consistently and not just at MDATD.
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Riot on Winkle website Leather District end of Submitted by Pam Costello-ADM each M Associ A big hello to all. The Leather District has been busy as usual. We produced another successful Brotherly Love-In Guests in July benefiting Sun Valley Animal Shelter / Clinic. Our plenty next event is September 14. The Summer Sundowner is a buys th celebration commemorating the end of Monsoon Season is enco in the valley. It is a multi-club/organization party hosted by their C at ROT our District, Desert Thunder MC, Limey Riders MC and Hooligans MC. This will be held at the Desert Thunder MC collecti collecte Clubhouse and is sure to be a party to remember! Everyone is welcome; hope to see many of you there! Double On a personal note: I would like everyone reading this to their An Membe know how very grateful I am for all my sisters and brothers in our motorcycle community. If you don’t know about t me, I am one of those people certain I can do anything I very w were a decide to do. Yes well, even I can make a dumb rookie move and I made a really big one last March when I had story a my accident. I had broken limbs and four months off work was ad My thanks goes to all the people who came to see me, for everyone’s well wishes and support. Our District put on a benefit for me in June and I was absolutely overwhelmed. Members of MMA, ABATE, and several Clubs took time out if their day to remind me we are truly family. Bob (my King) and I will never forget. The MMA continues to fight for your rights. If you are not a member, give some thought to joining us. We can use your help. You will be proud you did.
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ACMC Update Submitted by Kat Grover
porting 7/6/2013 Hosted by ALMA MC Phoenix and ACMC Mission Statement We ort, we The ACMC is made up of Arizona Motorcycle Clubs and 3. Organizations which have come together in unity to facilitate and broaden communication amongst its Members, within the riding community and general public. he , and It serves to educate both riders and the non-riding public ts, etc on all of the positive aspects of motorcycling and to warn against and oppose any intrusion(s) upon their rights to live and ride free. Its goals are to promote and protect nd a motorcyclist's rights. It will accomplish these goals by any lawful means necessary. The ACMC does not approve ve Nic, organizations, or in our language “sanction”, Clubs. The ACMC Members are a select group of Elite Clubs and ny etary Organizations who have banded together in a fight for freedom and stand in defense of American rights, e especially MC Clubs, and all Motorcyclists. ons d by Meeting started with roll call. ACMC has 57 Member mation Clubs and 14 Associate Clubs. No new clubs being accepted into Associate status. No one was brought into eD mped Membership status. All ACMC funds are in the Save Our rt and Honor Account. Spokesman articles are due by August 25th, 2013. Our ACMC Facebook page is getting a lot of sts hits. Had over 12,000 hits last month and had over 1200 cle likes last 2 weeks. Anyone can “like” our page. In the on with MRF, AZ is #1 for Sustaining Memberships. Please join if you have not already and renew now. Ask Kat or StillRay to check the list. Richard Lester shared what is going on all over the nation. Each of the law suits around the nation 8 as progressing forward. 4 Corners Rally will have their ber. rd and NCOM regional in Ignatio again at the same Multiyone Generational Center on Saturday, Aug 31st, 2013 at 1:30pm. There was an update on SB1086. It got to the ived Senate floor. Dave Kopp will be bringing it back in the been next session. We all need to get live video, audio and pictures of the stops. Stories and forms are not getting it. MA in the The Legislators do not believe our stories. Need the element of pictures/video saying a 1000 words. Next ACMC meeting is Sept 7th in Benson, AZ at The Arena Bar. It is 20min outside of Tucson. A State ways a New for LE. They are changing their tactics. No more eting having event/bands/food OUTSIDE of the Clubhouse or e are establishments. If you do, need a permit. LE are coming in and closing down biker events. Need 8 weeks to get ard. permit. We cannot “sell” tickets/admission. All entry is a donation. No 50/50 because it is gambling. They will kick we everyone out of their Clubhouses. Federal Law says “no 3rd more sniffing dogs around your homes, businesses, clubhouses, etc when your property without a warrant. r in Oct This was a huge success. More information shared about Insurance. Everyone should make sure they have uninsured/underinsured insurance for as much as you can afford. There is no such thing as “fully covered”. It is meaningless. If you have a home get a homeowners umbrella policy-they are cheap. New lawyer-Bowtie- for Sons of Hell MC suit. He is a great, hands on attorney and has many successes in Nevada. He is taking the case and only gets small percentage IF he wins case. He is only asking for expenses for copying, depositions, mailings, fees, etc. He supports everybody and nobody. He feels this case is the best he has ever heard of and believes they can win.
Riot on the River is October 18th-20th, 2013 at Winkleman Park. Flyers will be available on ACMC website this week. Raffle Tickets will be out in the mail by end of week. Maidens are sending 100 tickets ($300) to each Member Club and 150 ($450) tickets to each Associate Club and 50 ($150) tickets to Supporters, y as ove-In Guests, and Friends through the mail so everyone has Our plenty of time to sell them. Everyone receiving tickets ner is a buys their tickets. No one will be giving tickets back. Each eason is encouraged to pay the funds immediately and recoup ted by their Club/SMRO money when tickets are sold. This way, at ROTR, The Maidens won’t have to sit for 3 days and der MC collecting money and NOT having fun. Money will be collected if needed AT THE EVENT!!!! re! DoubleD and Twitch from Outsiders MC came to present his to their Anti-Profiling strategy and success with ACMC Members, Associates and Independents. Also, he talked now about the US Defenders Program. The presentation went ing I very well. Lots of great information and many questions were answered. His book is for sale for $10. It tells the kie I had story about how Washington got the bill into law. Meeting f work was adjourned at about 3:00pm. me, for t on a elmed. ime b (my
Pet Corner Information brought to you by Julie Cissne
This months Pet Corner is featuring a guest writer, Gary DeGeronimo. Gary is a member of our Verde Valley District and very active with animal causes. This is an article he wrote in 2000, very good information that still holds true today. See you in the next issue...Julie
“Driving Miss Daisy”
We have all seen the motorist traveling down the road next to us reading the newspaper, perhaps applying make-up or even shaving, doing most everything but what they originally received a license for. I have even seen someone eating a bowl of cereal, milk and all, while steering the vehicle with her knees in morning traffic. And how many accidents could have been avoided if the driver didn’t have to discipline the children in the back seat. Now, imagine “Driving Miss Daisy” as she is jumping from the front seat to the back seat, on and off your lap and occasionally adding a few vocal statements concerning the guy on the bike next to you. No, it’s not the child bouncing off the interior of the car, it’s your four-legged friend – the dog. Most people don’t consider restraining their pets while they are riding in the car but perhaps they should. There are quite a few benefits to having your dog in one place while you are driving, not the least of which is getting where you are going in one piece. One very important factor to consider is the possibility of a sudden stop or unfortunate accident where your furry companion roaming free inside the car now becomes a projectile being hurled either into the windshield, or even worse, into you. Driving safety courses tell us about the briefcase or sack of groceries sitting on the back seat unsecured becoming flying objects during an accident or quick braking maneuver. Imagine the family pet, unsecured and somewhat shaky on his or her feet in a moving vehicle having to deal with a sudden braking force. Remember, “defensive driving” refers to situations occurring outside the vehicle, not from within. We then have the dog hanging out the window with the wind flowing through his hair, not a care in the world – a scene I believe once captured by Norman Rockwell. However, what will not be put on canvass is the occasional stone or foreign object kicked up from the street into the dog’s face or the bug or debris flying into the eyes or nostrils causing harm to the dog. And of course, who has not seen the dog running back and forth in the bed of the pick up truck as it is traveling down the road. Even the dog sitting nicely in the back is still unsecured and is simply an injury waiting to happen. There are a number of ways to protect Miss Daisy while you chauffeur her around from her groomer to her vet to her obedience school (as if she really needs that). The secured travel kennel or crate is ideal for this task. If your dog has been properly crate trained this can add a certain amount of security and comfort and make the trip less stressful, for you and your pet. Crating also has the added benefit of the dogs being properly confined in case of an accident where emergency personnel or the general public are trying to assist people and not have to be concerned with animals running free in the road or overly protective pets. Another option would be the seat harness which is the most convenient and least expensive. There are several devices used for seat belting your dog in. The harness fits around the dog’s chest and attaches to the seat belt and is adjustable in size. It would allow the dog to sit or lay down but not wander around the interior of the car. A divider which keeps your dog confined to the back seat area of your vehicle is also available. The divider is generally best suited for the mini-van, station wagon or sport utility vehicle; however, this does not secure the dog and it is still possible for your dog to be thrown about in the event of a sudden stop. Another traveling consideration for Miss Daisy would be a supply of water for her, especially on those longer rides in the summer or trips that involve getting in and out of the vehicle numerous times. We, as humans, make a conscious decision to secure ourselves within our vehicle to prevent injury, and in many states to prevent receiving a ticket for not securing ourselves. Our pets depend on us to provide protection against injury at all times. Gary J. DeGeronimo, Sr. Canine Behavior Specialist/Trainer Canine Educational Consultants “Promoting Canine Education Through Humane Training For
Service, Therapy and Companion Animals"
Canine Educational Consultants Phone 928-632-0003 Toll Free:1-866-362-DOGS (3647) Fax:928-632-0700 Mobile:602-908-PAWS (7297) E-mail:Gdoggie501@Worldnet.att.net Web Site:www.thefourpawsinn.com Published in “The Arizona Pet Guide Magazine” March, 2000 Copy Write Gary DeGeronimo
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CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION COMPLAINT FORM Name of complainant:____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________ Email:__________________________________ The Law: “Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State …subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person … the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law…” 42 USC § 1983. The wearing of colors by members of motorcycle clubs is a means of identifying Club Members and symbolizes their common interests and beliefs. Prohibiting speech of this nature constitutes an attack on a particular viewpoint. Sammartano v. First Judicial District Court, in and for the County of Carson City, 303 F.3d 959, 971-72 (9th Cir. 2002).
More Elements than Eart, Wind and Fire? Submitted By Bill Seltzer Last month we talked about reference points as they pertain to vision. It came to our attention that maybe some of the terms used in the article could be explained in greater detail to help the cornering process along. In an effort to improve your cornering, we’ll be happy to do so!
Corner E lem ents A typical corner is made up of three distinct elements: • Corner Entry: This is the point of the corner at which a rider commits to turn into the corner. • Apex: The innermost point of the curve. Depending upon the rider’s intention, we can use several different apex points (early, typical, or late apex).
In Sammartano, the Carson City courthouse enacted a rule to prohibit admission of those with “clothing, attire or ‘colors’ which have symbols, markings or words indicating an affiliation with street gangs, biker or similar organizations,” because “such clothing or attire can be extremely disruptive and intimidating, especially when members of different groups are in the building at the same time.” 303 F.3d at 964. The Ninth Circuit reasoned that the rule singles out bikers and similar organizations for the message their clothing is presumed to convey, and held that the rule impermissibly discriminates against a particular point of view – the view of biker clubs as opposed to garden clubs and gun clubs. Id. at 971-72. Complaint Information Provide names, address, phone number, organization, business, or any other identifying information of the PERSONS ACTING UNDER COLOR OF LAW to violate your rights. (Example: Officer Dom Foke, Small Town Police Department, badge #0666). ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Describe in detail what the person acting under color of law (the police or their agents such as business proprietors) did and said regarding your wearing colors or being present at the location wearing colors. State date, time, location, names of persons present and what they might be able to testify to. Be prepared to make a truthful, accurate statement under oath. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Complete and mail to: MMA of Arizona PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, Az. 85046-0280
• Corner Exit: The point at the exit of the curve. Depending upon the rider’s strategy, our exit points can vary. Situations may require different exit points which range from the inside of the lane, the middle of the lane, to the outside of the lane.
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From the Table of the Vittle King September has arrived and with that comes football! So for this issue’s selections I thought I would give you some quick recipes that are fun for any ‘tailgate party” or just a football gathering at home. Not into football...well try them anyway..no tailgate required! The very last recipe I just threw in for giggles as it’s a good way to recycle left over Halloween candy...no 2 batches alike! Enjoy! Next deadline will be October 10th for the Holiday issue of the Patriot. Send me your favorite Holiday recipe! Send to bikerfood@mma-az.com
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You Know You’re From Arizona When... You can say Hohokam and no one thinks you're making it up. You no longer associate rivers or bridges with water. You know that a "swamp cooler" is not a happy hour drink. You can contemplate a high temperature of 120 degrees as "not all that bad, after all it's a dry heat." You have learned to expertly maneuver your vehicle under any traffic conditions using only two fingers; a skill usually learned initially in July.
Grilled B acon Jalapeno Wraps Ingredients: 6 Jalapenos cut in half and seeded 1 8or package of cream cheese 12 slices of bacon
You know that you can make sun tea outside faster than instant tea in your microwave.
Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Spread cream cheese to fill jalapeno halves. Wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Place on the grill, and cook until bacon is crispy.
Crunchy P ea Salad
You have to run your air conditioner in the middle of winter so that you can use your fireplace. or cook Thanksgiving dinner The water coming from the "cold" tap is hotter than that from the “hot” tap. You can correctly pronounce the following words: "Saguaro", "Tempe", "Gila Bend", "San Xavier del Bac", "Canyon de Chelly", "Mogollon Rim", "Cholla", and "Tlaquepacque", "Ajo".
Ingredients: 1 frozen peas ( 10 oz. box, thawed and drained ) 1 cup peanuts ( chopped pecans work well or even chopped cashews) 1/4 cup green onion ( chopped ) 1 pound cooked bacon ( crumbled ) 1 cup craisins 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sugar 1 to taste ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup cauliflower or broccoli ( chopped, optional ) 1/2 cup celery ( optional )
It's noon on a weekday in July, kids are on summer vacation, and not one single person is moving on the streets. Hot air balloons can't fly because the air outside is hotter than the air inside. You buy salsa by the gallon.
Directions: Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and pepper together in a bowl. Add the mixture to the other ingredients and toss well. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving!
Cheater Chili Ingredients: 1 ½ ground beef 3 clove garlic 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup bell pepper 4 jalapenos finely chopped 2 can chopped tomatoes 1 tlb chili powder ¾ tlb cumin
Your Christmas decorations include a half a yard of sand and 100 paper bags. You think a red light is merely a suggestion. All of your out-of-state friends start to visit after October but clear out come the end of April. You think someone driving while wearing oven mitts is clever. Most of the restaurants in your town have the first name "El" or "Los." You think six tons of crushed rock makes a beautiful yard. You can say 115 degrees without fainting.
Directions: 3 cans ranch style beans (or 1 large can) Brown ground beef with onions and peppers, then drain. Add remaining ingredients (except beans) and simmer for an hour. Add beans and cook for 15 mins. Salt and pepper to taste
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Vehicles with open windows have the right-of-way in the summer. People break out coats when the temperature drops below 70. The pool can be warmer than you are.
Ingredients: Two 15-ounce cans sliced peaches in syrup 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk
Most people will not drink tap water unless they are under dire conditions. Monday Night Football starts at 7:00 instead of 9:00 You realize Valley Fever isn't a disco dance.
If you don't have self-rising flour, substitute 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain 1 can of peaches; reserve the syrup from the other. Place the butter in a 9- by 12-inch ovenproof baking dish. Heat the butter on the stove or in the oven until it's melted. In a medium bowl, mix the flour and sugar. Stir in the milk and the reserved syrup. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Arrange the peaches over the batter. Bake for 1 hour. The cobbler is done when the batter rises around the peaches and the crust is thick and golden brown. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Halloween Candy B ark R ecycle leftover Halloween candy
People with black cars or have black upholstery in their car are automatically assumed to be from out-of-state or nuts. You know better than to get into a car with leather seats if you're wearing shorts. Announcements for Fourth of July events never end with "in case of rain..." You eat hot chilis to cool your mouth off. You know that a seat belt makes a pretty good branding iron.
Ingrediants 16 oz. (1 lb) Semisweet chocolate chips 2 c. chopped Halloween Candy and/or peanuts
You know that you can get a sunburn through your car window.
Directions Line a small rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Make sure it is the right size for your freezer. In a heatproof bowl over simmer water melt the chocolate chips until completely liquid. Pour onto the aluminum foil lined pan and spread with a spatula until 1/8″ thick. Scatter on the chopped candies and nuts. Place pan in the freezer until chocolate is completely solid. Break into bitesize pieces and serve.
You have to explain to out-of-staters why there is no daylight savings time When someone asks how far you live from a location, it's always in terms of minutes, not miles. Your biggest wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death?" You realize that asphalt has a liquid state. It’s great to be an Arizonan!
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