July 2017
A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation
VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1
Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ
WHO ARE YOU?
But what does that really mean?
Mike Infanzon ABATE of AZ Designated Lobbyist
abateofaz.org
ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020
I have a tendency to gravitate towards the classic rock stations whenever I want to listen to music. I truly love the blues (Clapton, Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, etc) and the southern rock genre. I was thinking about what to write about for this issue of the Masterlink when The Who came on. “Well, who are you? I really want to know. Tell me, who are you? ‘Cause I really want to know.”
Who am I? Well, I am a dad, a son, a brother, a Marine, a friend to some, etc. I also can say that I am your state lobbyist. I am ABATE.
THE BEGINNINGS The concept of ABATE began with Lou Kimzey, editor of Easyriders magazine in 1972. He and others saw the need for bikers to organize to fight against federal and state restrictions on motorcycling. Some 35 years later, most states have a state motorcyclists' rights organizations (SMRO), either called ABATE or some other name. October 1977 Lou Kimzey and Easyriders were relinquishing the organization to the people attending the meeting in Sacramento. In fact, there are 35 ABATE organizations in our country. ABATE is an acronym which originally stood for "A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments.” I like that acronym. It makes me think that we are warriors against those who want to limit our freedoms. Did you know that the word abate comes from the Old French verb “abattre”, “to beat down” and means to reduce or become less intense or numerous. So you can either think of ABATE as A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education or use it like a verb to reduce limits on our freedoms.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ARIZONA 1992 Opened HOV lanes to motorcycles 1993 Helped prevent mandatory helmet legislation in Arizona 1997 Established handlebar height elevation to shoulder height 2001 Established Motorcycle Safety Fund
2002 Established Arizona Motorcycle Safety Council 2004 Established veteran plates for motorcycles 2007 Eliminated yearly motorcycle emissions testing in Pima County 2007 Removed cap on Motorcycle Safety Fund 2013 Eliminated yearly motorcycle emissions testing in Maricopa County 2015 Eliminated restriction on handlebar height 2017 Successfully prevented mandatory helmet legislation 2017 Reestablished Motorcycle Safety Fund for 5 years 2017 Helped pass the Teen texting bill 2017 Helped pass the Civil Forfeiture changes Did you realize that ABATE had a hand in all of that? Did you know that ABATE of Arizona has been fighting for motorcyclists since 1989? It’s who we are. COMMUNITY SUPPORT ABATE of Arizona isn’t just about fighting bad legislation. We also support and are involved in numerous charities around the state and nationally. This includes the Fisher House in Tucson, many American Legion posts around the state, toy runs, raising money for downed bikers, local school back-
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERS
A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR 2016 - 2017
Chairman..............................Sean Pinder
East Valley………………….Nolan Steed High Country........................Forrest “Woody” Phillips Phx / Shadow Mountain…...Mark Million Southern AZ.........................Sean Pinder Yavapai……………………..Deborah Butitta Yuma....……………………..Frank White Quarterly Board meetings are held on the first Sunday in January, April, July and October at 1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure your Chapter has representation.
BOARD APPOINTED OFFICERS
Lobbyist………..............……Michael Infanzon M.A.P.………................……Jim Silk Treasurer……….............……Jim Silk
STATE OFFICER APPOINTED OFFICERS
Masterlink Editor…….....……Eric Hampton
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2017
President………..............……Jim Butsback Vice President.....……………Brad Cosby Secretary……………………Dawn Steed Treasurer…………………….Jim Silk Membership…………………Ben Martinez TBFS Chair………………….Joel “JR” Rosen Run/Events………………….Vacant Safety Coordinator….……….Jim Silk Sergeant-at-Arms……………Vic Grady P.A.C………………………...John "Johnny D" Dreyfus Communications…………….Vacant Designated Lobbyist...............Michael Infanzon ABATE Products……………Vacant MasterLink Editor................ Eric”Spanky” Hampton TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org Office phone: 480-256-9237
www.abateofaz.org and www.toobrokeforsturgis.com
Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ 85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday of every month, 10:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunction with the quarterly BOD meeting.
Southern Arizona Chapter
East Valley Chapter
c/o Jim Silk, 5722 E. Garnet Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206 Coordinator............................Jim Silk Vice Coordinator..................Joe Ferrucci Secretary................................Dawn Steed Treasurer................................Deb Ferrucci Membership...........................Mike Shearhart Run Coordinator...................Vacant Safety Coordinator................Nolan Steed Sgt. At Arms..........................Richard Dalton P.A.C......................................Gynni Giebel Communications....................Dawn Steed Merchandise........................... Jerry Prisoc
6888 N De Chelly Loop Tucson, AZ 85741 Coordinator............................Jim Butsback Vice Coordinator....................Darron Huntington Secretary................................Becky Garino Treasurer................................Dawn Detelj Membership...........................Bob Stewart Run Coordinator....................Bob Welton Safety Coordinator.................Robert Templeton Sgt. At Arms.........................Ruben Soto P.A.C......................................Annisa Huntington Communications....................Vacant Merchandise...........................Ron Kool
EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Jim Silk FYI 602 312 1927
High Country Chapter
209A E. Juniper St. Payson AZ 85541 Coordinator............................Wayne Slocum Vice Coordinator...................Billy Hensler Secretary................................Dee Schultz Treasurer...............................Debora Shaffer Membership.......................Cecilia “CC” Ransom Phillips Run Coordinator....................CC Rider Safety Coordinator.................John Lacey Sgt. At Arms......................... Mark Fickel P.A.C.....................................Woody Phillips Communications...................Mark Fickel Merchandise..........................Christine Andrade High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: azoutlaw66@hotmail.com
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain Chapter
P.O. Box 54041 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041 Coordinator...........................Mike Schneider Vice Coordinator....................Jim Page Secretary................................Jean Cooper Treasurer................................Tara Rudometkin Membership...........................Ben Martinez Run Coordinator....................Jeremy Kellim Safety Coordinator.................Trauma Mama Sgt. At Arms..........................Scott Gibbons P.A.C......................................John ‘Johnny D’ Dreyfus Communications....................Robb Felder Merchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI: Chapter Coordinator Mike Schneider, 602-5491044, mike@squarepegpromos.com
May 31, 2016
BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY BRINGS HUNDREDS TO WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, over 100 motorcyclists made the trek to Washington, DC to connect with elected officials from across the country in support of motorcyclists’ rights. Participants included Members of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, State Motorcycle Rights Organizations (SMROs) and representatives from
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The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday of the month. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant meeting room. 748 W Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713. Meeting time is 10AM October through March and 9AM April through September. FMI contact Jim Butsback (520)247-3051 or abateofazsac@yahoo.com
Yavapai Chapter
465 E Liana Dr. Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Coordinators..........................Mark Kessler Vice Coordinator...................Steve Belschner Secretary.............................. Suni Sommers Treasurer................................Terri Lucontro Membership...........................Suni Sommers Run Coordinator......................Vacant Safety Coordinator..................Vacant Sgt. At Arms...........................Vacant P.A.C.......................................Vacant Communications....................Suni Sommers Merchandise...........................Vacant
Yavapai Chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 541 in Prescott – 202 N Arizona Ave / 928-776-1125. For more information, please contact Dan Tumey @ 928-308-9911 or ycabateaz@gmail.com. See us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ycabateaz/.
Yuma Chapter
11316 S. Glenwood Ave. Yuma, AZ 85367 Coordinator............................David "Pastor D" Litts Vice Coordinator....................Gilbert Hernandez Secretary................................ Mikkie Melanson Treasurer................................Virginia Nielsen Membership...........................Daniel Aldridge Run Coordinator.....................Jerry Allison Safety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” Grier Sgt. At Arms...........................Frank White P.A.C......................................Gilbert Hernandez Communications....................David "Pastor D" Litts Merchandise...........................Lisala White
Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:00 PM at the pm. The next meeting will be held at the Copper Miner, 11375 S Foothills Blvd, Yuma, AZ 85367. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209-327-0814.
News from the MRF
NCOM, as well as motorcycle clubs all across the country. More than 300 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff took place on May 23.
Dozens of motorcycles lined third Street in front of the U.S. Capitol as rights advocates prepared to discuss issues critical to the 2017 legislative agenda. Among these included supporting the RPM Act, ensuring motorcyclists had a voice within the emerging area of autonomous vehicles, and the reestablished Motorcycle Advisory Council, as well as recommendations concerning the definition of a motorcycle. Notably, participants asked their legislators to support and co-sponsor recently introduced legislative measures citing concerns over the profiling of motorcyclists (H.Res.318 and S.Res154). Every meeting marked another critical step forward in building and maintaining relationships with congressional offices,
and each meeting provided the opportunity to communicate directly with a wide array of lawmakers who are currently considering legislation that would affect the rights of motorcyclists. The event also helped to educate and raise awareness among elected officials about the challenges many motorcyclists face on our nation’s highways. This was demonstrated in an event held in Cannon House Office Building, which allowed Members of Congress and their staff to experience these challenges first hand by using a SMARTrainer which simulates some of the situations riders experience. The SMARTrainer event, sponsored by MRF Awareness & Education, was hosted by Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa and was widely-attended. President of the Board of Directors for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Kirk ‘Hardtail’ Willard said, “This mobilization of riders from across our nation delivered crucial messages ensuring our
Mission Statement
We will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image.
We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals who share
a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of
FREEDOM.
We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
If any of the Officers are listed here incorrectly, please send corrections to: TheMasterlink@abateofaz.org I will be sure everything is accurate for the next Issue and on the web site.
voice is heard in Washington. With every Member of Congress representing hundreds of thousands of constituents, this event allows riders to deliver our message in person and hold our lawmakers accountable for protecting our right to ride.” ========================= June 8, 2017
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MASTERLINK JUNE 2017
By Jim Butsback
Well another great party is now in the books as they say. The 26th edition of Too Broke for Sturgis was this past month. As I sit to write this we still have not had a final accounting and the debriefing meeting is set for next week. By the time this edition of The Masterlink is published we should have firm numbers to tell us how we did this year. Preliminary numbers put us at about 10% increase over last year in attendance and I believe everyone had one heck of a good time!
I want to congratulate JR Rosen and the entire Too Broke Committee on a terrific job that they did this year. This group of dedicated ABATE members have donated hundreds of hours for the betterment of our organization and the entire motorcycling community. Not only did their hard work make for a profitable event that helps fund all of the work we do around our state, they did everything they could
President’s Report
to make sure that everyone who attended had an amazing weekend and a memorable time at TBFS!! Well done guys! If you did not have the opportunity to attend this year’s TBFS event please mark your calendars for next year! This is ABATE of Arizona’s one state wide fund raising event and every ABATE member should try to attend and dedicate themselves to volunteer and work this event for the good of our organization. I understand that sometimes it is not possible for everyone to make it to these events, BUT an organization such as ours with HUNDREDS of members, should not be as shorthanded as we were. If not for the hard work and dedication of a small group of our members and the support of several other clubs and volunteers we would not have been able to accomplish this.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Christian Motorcycle Association for all of their support and the hours of volunteering put in by their members. I do know that many of the CMA chapters are club members of ABATE and many CMA members are individual members of ABATE but they have been there for us for many years and besides supplying coffee and water and serving a no charge breakfast every day, CMA members helped with registration, traffic control and generally anywhere they were needed. If you were in the arena on Friday you may have been present when I was honored to present the CMA with a custom trophy in appreciation of all they have done for us and the motorcycling community. THANK YOU ALL! I also would like to thank the members of the Gatekeepers MC and all the others
who volunteered their time to cover the first-aid booth. This is a very important job that needs to be covered by folks who are properly trained and know what to do in an emergency. Luckily we did not have more than a couple incidents which needed to be attended to besides the normal cuts and bumps. Thank you for keeping us safe and healthy.
I could keep on listing those individuals and Clubs that stepped up and volunteered their time and efforts in support of our great motorcycling community but I would miss some and I do not wish to lessen their importance or our appreciation of them. SO to everyone who worked to make this event great, no matter what you did or how long you worked, THANK YOU!!! There were so many clubs who belong to the ACMC that I cannot mention them all for fear of missing one. I had the pleasure of seeing several members of the MMA and the MMAA. These groups along with ABATE of Arizona are working to protect the rights of ALL riders across the entire state of Arizona. If you are not a member of a SMRO and you ride a motorcycle in Arizona or are interested in the Motorcycle Rights Movement, I encourage you to seek out a SMRO in your area and join. There are groups all across our state and I am sure there is one near you. I would also like to take the time to thank all of our Sponsors and Partners in “Too Broke for Sturgis”. Without the sponsors we would not be able to host this event and without this event we could not do most of what we do for the motorcyclists of Arizona! All the proceeds go towards continuing the fight for “Freedom of the
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Road”. This helps pay for our newsletter The Masterlink. It funds our lobbyists and our delegations to Bikers inside the Beltway in Washington D.C. It allows us to send participants to conferences such as “The Meeting of the Minds” put on by the MRF and to the National Coalition of Motorcyclists convention. The information and knowledge gained by attending these seminars and workshops is extremely valuable in dealing with issues here in Arizona. It also makes it possible for ABATE of Arizona, along with the ACMC, MMA and MMAA are able to fund our annual “Motorcycle Day at the Dome”. I know several members of the Too Broke for Sturgis committee have been doing this for many years and are looking to step aside and let some new blood take over. I would like to see more members from other chapters outside of the Phoenix metro area become members of the TBFS committee. It is time to start teaching others what is done and how this event comes together. It is also important that we get fresh ideas. Just because we have always done it one way does not mean there isn’t a better way. Please talk it over amongst your chapter members. We are also interested in any ideas you may have to help make this event bigger and better. Please write down your ideas and share them with the Too Broke committee. Remember that this is your organization and therefore TBFS is YOUR event. Please let us try and make it the great event we all know it should be! Until next month!! RIDE FREE!! Jim
News from the Board of Directors
Meeting is Sunday July 9th at noon at VFW Post 541, 202 N Arizona Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301, USA.
From J.R. Rosen
What a party. Thank you to everyone who came to Too Broke, thank you to all the vendors and sponsors, thank you to the bands you both rocked the house. Thank you to all the people who volun-
TBFS Thank You
teers to help with traffic control, registration, first aid , merchandise and water sales, thank you to everyone who puts on the games and shows and those that M.C.
Too Broke is the only yearly fund raiser for ABATE of Arizona your state motor-
cycle right organization, we are an all volunteers organization who frights for all motorcyclists rights.
you for your hard work and your friendship. J.R.
And a big special thanks to the TBFS planning committee 20 of the hardest working, smartest people I know, thank
WANTED: Young Activist to attend the Meeting of the Minds in Williamsburg, VA, All Expenses Paid.
What is a Young Activist? A Young Activist is a person between the ages of 18 and 30 who has expressed an interest in, and devoted some time to, their chosen passion. For purposes of this publication, motorcycle rights. MRF Awareness & Education would like to be able to present this award to one, or more, Young Activist this year. But we need candidates.
In addition to the age requirement mentioned above the successful candidate for this Scholarship also needs to be nominated by a State Motorcycle Rights
Organization. The young person must be a member of that organization and have a valid motorcycle endorsement.
The nominee must also submit a minimum three hundred (300)-word essay on why biker's rights are important to them. A well written essay from the heart is like a picture or blueprint of who the candidate is; coming directly from the candidate, this gives the committee members a better perspective of the individual. After all the work what does the winning nominee(s) receive?
- One-year membership to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, effective the first full day of the Meeting of the Minds during the year of award. - Round-trip airfare to the MRF's Meeting of the Minds conference. - Hotel accommodations at the Meeting of the Minds conference. Accommodations will include the hotel room only. Telephone, food, movie rentals, etc. will be the sole responsibility of winning candidates. - Meeting of the Minds conference registration and banquet fees waived. - Special recognition at the MRF's
Meeting of the Minds conference. Said recognition will include a plaque, presentation of one-year membership, and other items or activities as approved by the MRFA&E Board of Directors. What is the time frame? All applications must be submitted along with a Young Activist Scholarship Fund Nomination Form no later than July 15. You can find the form at www.mrfae.org. Submitted by Carol Downs, Treasurer, MRFAE
Chapter Reports
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East Valley Chapter
I am sitting here writing this in the exhausted yet elated afterglow of both the East Valley Chapter Spaghetti Feed and ABATE’s annual fundraiser Too Broke for Sturgis. Since last month’s report we have had a wee bit of excitement.
May being Motorcycle Awareness we held our awareness event before our chapter meeting on the 4 corners of Broadway and Dobson. We held banners and signs drawing attention to ourselves. We had pretty good response from the drivers passing by waving and honking. We enjoyed the presence of CMA, our State President and our Lobbyist with us. After I figured out how to use it I “ran the bases” with Facebook Live trying to show how awesome it was.
Due to some unforeseen issues at the Eagles we had to jump thru some hoops and pull a rabbit out of our hats to be able to roll meatballs and hold the Spaghetti Feed as planned.
We owe a big thanks to American Legion Post 2 for the use of the kitchen after our May Chapter meeting to roll the meatballs. It was a blast as always good people and good times.
Thank you does not even come close to covering it to Hogg Doggs for being our kitchen and saving our event Thank you so much to Redbone and the Bonettes for sweating your butts off making the Spaghetti Feed a lot of fun and a delicious success, even with rumors that it had been cancelled which we found out about afterwards.
Everyone who came got the pleasure of enjoying music by Cadillac Soul while eating dinner. They were awesome! Thank you look forward to hearing more.
We also need to throw out special thanks to Wal-Mart 1746 for the garlic bread donation and to A to Z Equipment Rental for saving our butts with a last minute need of a bigger generator. Thank you Phoenix Shadow Mountain Chapter for sharing the love from Too Broke for Bike Week in the form of a check with us at the Spaghetti Feed.
by Woody Phillips – High Country Chapter
On behalf of the East Valley Chapter officers and the Too Broke for Sturgis committee Thank you to the East Valley Chapter volunteers that made it up to Mormon Lake to help out with Too Broke for Sturgis. A blast was had by all but that is another story. Until next month, be safe out there. Enjoy the ride and as always keep it rubber side down. Here’s to Wind Knots in my Hair, Dawn P Steed
East Valley Communications Officer,Chapter & State Secretary
High Country Chapter
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Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter
The Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter meets on the second Sunday of the month. Join us at the next meeting being held on Sunday July 9, 2017 at the Arizona American Italian Club (AAIC) 7509 North 12th Street, Phoenix. Breakfast is available for $6.00 at 10:00 am and the meeting starts at 10:30 am.
Keep in touch with our Chapter by joining us on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/shadowmountainabate
Receive bulletins and other announcements by subscribing to our Chapter email list. All are welcome to join by sending an email request to: abatephxshdwmtn@gmail.com
Hope to see you at the next meeting. Ride safe & live free! Robb “Double B” Felder Communications Officer Phoenix/Shadow Mtn. Chapter
Southern Arizona Chapter
The May meeting was held on the 20th at the Kettle Restaurant. The meeting was called to order with the
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Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer for all those in harms was and our fallen brothers.
The minutes of last month’s meeting were approved as written, and the Treasurer’s report was accepted. The main topic of business for the May meeting was preparation for Too Broke! Everyone is encouraged to attend and to volunteer to help the cause. This is our onemain fund raiser for the State and we need to make it great!
Safety Officer Grease reminded everyone that we are targets and need to be extra attentive as the accidents continue to happen. The news media focuses on things like wearing a helmet as related to fatalities. In fact, people in cars think that motorcycles can avoid them. We need more and more frequent involvement in awareness activities.
Our PAC officer Dragonfly reported that designated lobbyist Mike Infanzon was at Bikers inside the Beltway. He has developed a list of all legislators and their record as in for or against pro motorcycle issues. He is also working on profiling issues. There is anti-profiling legislation being proposed. Mike also sent his position papers to legislators and met with all Arizona Legislators. There were 15 bills forwarded to the Governor for his signature, including anti-profiling and Motorcycle Awareness and Safety. May 28th there is an Awareness event in East Valley 10-11 AM.
After the May meeting a representative from Fisher House was presented with a check for the proceeds from the fundraiser we held in February. Thank you Ellen for all you do for our veterans! We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meetings.
As always please keep promoting our Business Memberships to those you do business with. We have been doing Great on this so let’s keep up the good work.
Groups. All Chapter members can sign up there and receive all emails from the Chapter through the group. It is abateofazsac@yahoogroups.com. We are trying to save the Chapter some money by cutting down on postage. Please make sure the State Membership Officer has all your current information as well, this includes phone numbers, email addresses, address changes etc. You can email him at membershipofficer@abateofaz.org.
Yavapai Chapter
Greetings!
We have teamed up with Prescott Trail Riders and are planning a joint ride to the Arrowhead Bar and Grill in Congress on September 9th. Stay tuned for details. The State Officers and the Board of Directors will both be holding their June meetings in Prescott, at our chapter meeting location, VFW Post 541, on July 9th 11:00 AM and Noon, respectively. Come on out and see what goes on at the higher levels, and have some great BBQ! We meet at VFW Post 541 on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. The address is 202 N Arizona Ave, Prescott 86301- 928–776-1125; http://vfw541prescott.org/ They serve a fabulous, reasonably-priced dinner, so join us early to eat and socialize.
We are seeking riders and non-riders of all 2- and 3-wheeled vehicles, members and non-members alike to bring ideas and opinions to our monthly meetings. If you can't attend, please send us an email! For more information, contact ycabateaz@gmail.com.
Our next meeting will be July 14, 2017 at the VFW post.
Suni Sommers Secretary/Membership/Communications Officer Yavapai Chapter ABATE of Arizona
Yuma Chapter
Anyone who is not getting emails from the Chapter, please send your email address to abateofazsac@yahoo.com. There is also a group page at Yahoo
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few coloring books were even handed out as well as just about all of the 20 dozen donuts and almost 150 cups of coffee.
ever forget. A few folks even mentioned that they rode and took membership flyers with them.
High Country Chapter ABATE of AZ Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Day
It was a glorious Saturday for an early morning ride to the top of The Rim for the start of Memorial Day weekend and a great opportunity to get out into the public eye to promote motorcycle safety. Members of the High Country Chapter (HCC) of ABATE of AZ turned out bright and early at 8 AM to set-up and start brewing coffee for the weary Memorial Day travelers.
With their new 10x20 ABATE pop-up, and 20 dozen donuts, plus signs on the entry gates proclaiming “TIME FOR A BREAK – Free Coffee at Visitor Center” there was no shortage of takers as the Mogollon Visitor Center is a very popular rest stop for travelers headed north.
The HCC members handed out safety flyers, pencils, bumper stickers proclaiming “Look Twice – Save a Life”, and general information to the motoring public who came by, which was pretty much everyone who pulled into the parking lot. A
Motorists stopping by were pleasantly surprised to see a bunch of bikers focused on safety and all promised to “look twice” as they left. One family of 6 was celebrating a special 10th birthday. They had so much fun they were there for about an hour. Joe Andrade had brought his side-car motorcycle and volunteered to give the kids a ride around the parking lot which is something I doubt they will
To say the event was a big hit is an understatement. This was the first year the chapter had tried anything on this scale and we don’t think it will be the last. PHOTOS: http://motorcyclesafari.com/photoalbums/Motorcycle-Safety-Day-2017/
MASTERLINK JUNE 2017 NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
BIGGEST LITTLE NCOM CONVENTION IN RENO
Like “The Biggest Little City in the World,” this year’s 32nd annual NCOM Convention in Reno NV may have experienced a slight reduction in numbers, but it continues to be the largest gathering of bikers’ rights advocates on the planet with hundreds of representatives from Motorcyclists Rights Organizations (MROs), clubs and associations across the country.
The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors moved to broaden the spectrum of programs aimed to assist bikers’ rights groups while expanding outreach to active segments of the motorcycling community such as the Confederations of Clubs, women riders, clean & sober, Christian Unity, sportbikers, tourers and veterans. The NCOM Legislative Task Force likewise took action to provide supportive services on the legislative front, while the Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) nationwide network of biker attorneys continually develops new strategies for litigation on a litany of motorcycling issues. In addition to meetings and breakout sessions conducted Mother’s Day Weekend,
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May 11-14 at the Silver Legacy casino, the NCOM Convention featured seminars on Federal Anti-Profiling Legislation, Civil Rights And How To Protect Them, Driverless Vehicles, and a special presentation by Sr. EMT Instructor Slider Gilmore on “The Diabetic Rider”.
During the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, several honorees were recognized for their contributions to “Improving The Image of Motorcycling”, including; GOVERNMENT: U.S. Senator Jodi Ernst of Iowa; MEDIA: Scott & Denise High of Thunder Roads Magazine - Tennessee; LEGAL: Christopher Slater, AIM Attorney for Oregon & Washington; ENTERTAINMENT: Frank Fritz of “American Pickers” TV Show; SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Stephen Stubbs, NCOM Attorney – Nevada; and NCOM’s highest honor, the Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Boar, NCOM Liaison for Confederation of Clubs.
Next year’s 33rd Annual NCOM Convention will be held May 10-13, 2018 at the Renaissance – Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) ONA-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. ANTI-PROFILING LEGISLATION FILED IN U.S. HOUSE & SENATE
A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers introduced a resolution to address the
issue of motorcycle profiling and promote collaboration between the motorcycle and law enforcement communities. U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Michael C. Burgess, M.D (R-TX) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) led the effort in the House (H.Res. 318), and U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Senate version (S.Res.154). “This bipartisan resolution should send a clear message to relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies across the country: motorcycle profiling has no place on our roads. Instead, we must foster collaboration and cooperation between these agencies and the riders in order to promote safety and ensure all motorists are treated fairly under the law,” stated Rep. Pocan in a press release issued by Rep. Walberg, co-chair of the House Motorcycle Caucus.
“From coast to coast, Americans of all backgrounds responsibly ride a motorcycle as their means of transportation or simply to enjoy the open road. This bipartisan resolution aims to raise awareness about the reality of motorcycle profiling and foster an open dialogue between motorcyclists and law enforcement,” said Walberg. H.Res.318 – “Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law
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PAGE 5 enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling,” has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, and defines profiling as; “motorcycle profiling means the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the Constitution of the United States.” CONGRESSIONAL MOTORCYCLE CAUCUS SEEKS MEMBERS
Since 2009, the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus has provided a forum for members of Congress who ride to support motorcyclists “through education and awareness in order to encourage responsible motorcycling.” The CMC also “serves to ensure that the motorcycling community is treated equitably by Congress as it considers infrastructure and environmental policies, as well as safety and education programs.” U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (RMI) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (RTX) head the caucus, and with the new Congress being recently seated the two sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to their peers in the U.S. House of Representatives soliciting CMC member-
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Motorcycle Awareness Program (MAP)
ABATE of Arizona has developed a program with the mission to provide motorcycle awareness training to all drivers and soonto-be drivers on the road in Arizona. Instructors provide a one hour program to students in driver education classes throughout the state.
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ships from those who ride or have an interest in motorcycle issues: “We invite you to join the CMC to help promote these and other initiatives,” and in addition to promoting sound policy, “CMC members can help highlight the safety of motorcyclists through the recognition of Motorcycle Awareness Month, hosting and participating in industry fly-ins, drawing attention to the national ‘Ride to Work Day,’ promoting rider awareness and safety at national events -- such as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Summer X Games -- ensuring motorcycle safety is remembered in the transportation reauthorization process, and working to remind operators to be aware of motorcycles with whom they share the roads and highways.”
If he or she rides, please encourage your Congressional Representative to join the CMC by contacting Rep. Burgess’ office at 5-7772 or Rep. Walberg at 5-6276.
HISTORIC VEHICLE REGISTRY
A federal bill has been introduced in the 115th Congress “to establish a program to accurately document vehicles that were significant in the history of the United States.”
The National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 (S.966) was introduced April 27, 2017 by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) and would require the U.S. Department of the Interior to create a register housed in the Library of Congress to preserve examples of historically significant automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and commercial vehicles.
This project is the first of its type to create a permanent archive of significant historic vehicles that would include short narratives, photographs and engineering drawings of each vehicle. To be eligible for the register, vehicles must be connected to a significant person or event in American history, have a unique design or be a rare model. The Senate bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural resources.
LIQUOR SALES CHARGE AGAINST MOTORCYCLE CLUB DISMISSED
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A North Dakota district court judge has dismissed a liquor sales charge against a Minot motorcycle club, following motions to dismiss filed by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Justin Vinje and the prosecuting attorney.
The Ice Cold Ryders Motorcycle Club had been charged with engaging in the unlicensed sale of alcohol at their clubhouse. A police investigation of a nearby disturbance during the morning of November 29, 2015, led law enforcement to peer inside the clubhouse during a social gathering.
Inside, officers saw a large number of people socializing and drinking alcoholic beverages. Law enforcement concluded that unlicensed liquor sales were occurring. One officer testified in support of a search warrant, falsely claiming to have also seen a cash register in the clubhouse.
Law enforcement received a search warrant and entered the clubhouse later that morning, seizing the club’s security equipment, sound system, coolers, alcoholic beverages, and paper documents. Law enforcement also froze the club’s bank accounts.
On October 6, 2016, nearly a year after the raid, law enforcement charged the club with the unlicensed sale of alcohol. A.I.M. Attorney Justin Vinje represented the club and requested law enforcement’s investigative reports. Those reports mainly consisted of an analysis of the club’s banking records and an inventory of items seized. The reports also revealed that law enforcement never seized a cash register from the premises.
During the case, a confidential informant with ties to local law enforcement contacted Vinje, telling the club’s lawyer that law enforcement asked her to attend club gatherings and wear a wireless recording device to capture proof of unlicensed alcohol sales.
The informant wore a wire and attended two club gatherings in the spring of 2016. A SWAT team stood at the ready to raid the club in the event of illegal activity. No unlawful alcohol sales took place, but the government failed to provide any records of this to the defense. Attorney Vinje filed a motion to dismiss
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the charge, due to the government’s failure to turn over records related to the confidential informant’s activities. Vinje also filed a motion to suppress evidence from the search, arguing that law enforcement testified falsely about the presence of a cash register during its application for the search warrant. Three days later, the government filed a motion to dismiss the charge, citing insufficient evidence to proceed and that dismissal would serve the interest of judicial economy. The case was dismissed. NEW HAMPSHIRE REPEALS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT LAW
Without a federal standard, the regulation of handlebars on motorcycles rests with the states, and until recently New Hampshire was among more than 30 states that limit the height of handlebars. On May 15, 2017 N.H. Governor Chris Sununu signed SB27; “RSA 266:77, relative to grips and handlebars on motorcycles, is repealed.” The Granite State began regulating handlebars in 1967, a time when many state legislatures associated motorcycling with the counter-culture captured by films like “The Wild Ones” and “Easy Rider,” explained Charlie St. Clair, executive director of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association. “Law enforcement pulled people over for high bars as a tool for probable cause,” he said in applauding the bill’s passage, adding, “I have never heard of handlebars presented as a safety issue.” Unfortunately for attendees of this year’s Laconia Motorcycle Week, held annually since 1923 during the nine days in June ending on Father’s Day, the law becomes effective 60 days after passage, which will be July 11, 2017. BILL ADDRESSES “MASKED” MOTORCYCLISTS BEING CITED IN LOUISIANA
Louisiana has a law prohibiting the wearing of masks in public, and according to an article in the Baton-Rouge TimesPicayune, motorcycle riders are being “pulled over and ticketed under the mask-wearing law because they were wearing helmets that concealed their faces.” Louisianans are banned from “concealing their faces with masks or hoods, except during Mardi Gras, Halloween or for religious reasons.”
Now a bill authored by Rep. Alan Seabaugh (R-Shreveport), HB161, would revise the law to exempt motorcycle safety helmets. By all indications, the bill will pass, and it is currently pending Senate final passage. Speaking before the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, Rep. Seabaugh said his bill arose out of complaints from motorcyclists in his district who said they have been harassed by "overzealous law enforcement officers." Riders have been pulled over at random, according to testimony by ABATE of Louisiana, claiming one officer in particular has targeted motorcyclists whose helmets and face shields concealed their faces.
Apparently recognizing the absurdity of ticketing motorcyclists for wearing helmets, when helmets are required by law, committee members unanimously agreed that the mask-wearing ban needs revision. They tacked on an amendment “clarifying that the exemption only applied to motorcycle helmets being used during a ride,” then recommended the bill for full House approval. Rep. Terry Landry (D-New Iberia), a former Louisiana State Police superintendent, thanked the committee for supporting the bill. "I think it corrects a wrong." WEIRD NEWS: MAN ATTEMPTED SEX WITH MOTORCYCLE
A man has appeared in court in Canterbury, England for allegedly attempting to have sex with Suzuki’s most alluring model, a GSX-R. Mechanophilia, where a person is sexually attracted to cars, motorcycles, helicopters, ships, planes and other vehicles, is a crime in the U.K. and if found guilty, perpetrators can be placed on the sex offenders' register.
The 33-year old chap reportedly exposed himself in public and tried to engage in a tempestuous relationship with his motorcycle, after previously being seen punching and kicking the bike on the same day. Apparently drunk and on drugs, he claimed in court to remember dropping his trousers but denied exposing himself and has pleaded not guilty to indecent exposure and criminal damage. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.”
~ Harper Lee (1926-2016) author of the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”
ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations
East Valley Chapter EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202 FMI contact Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488
High Country Chapter High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Phoenix / Shadow Mountain Chapter Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI: Chapter Coordinator Mike Schneider, 602-549-1044, mike@squarepegpromos.com
Southern Arizona Chapter The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the third Saturday of the month. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant meeting room. 748 W Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713. Meeting time is 10AM October through March and 9AM April through September. FMI contact Jim Butsback (520)247-3051 or abateofazsac@yahoo.com Yavapai Chapter Yavapai Chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 541 in Prescott – 202 N Arizona Ave / 928-776-1125. For more information, please contact Dan Tumey @ 928-3089911 or ycabateaz@gmail.com. See us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ycabateaz/. Yuma Chapter Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening monthly at 6:30 PM at the pm. The next meeting will be held at the Copper Miner, 11375 S Foothills Blvd, Yuma, AZ 85367. For additional information contact Frank White (Hound) at 209327-0814.
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ABATE of Arizona Business Members
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Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler Tucson 520-722-5117
ALMA MC
Custom Upholstery by Jim Elder Payson 928-951-1770
Addictions Bar & Grill Prescott 978-237-9029
American Family Insurance Peoria & Glendale 623-225-7299 Big Sky Motorcycles Tucson 520-886-7388
Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson Yuma 928-782-1931 Brewer’s Truck Repair, Inc Willcox 520-384-2846 Breyer Law Offices, P.C. Phoenix 480-505-2160 Buchanan Construction 928-978-3291
Butcher Hook Tonto Basin 928-479-2226 CCA Scottsdale 480-985-6764
Coyote Auto Payson 928-472-1100
D & G Paint & Body Willcox 520-384-2933 El Rancho Restaurant Payson 928-474-3111
Great Lakes Properties Tucson 520 203-2323
HeadKase Motorcycles Tempe 480-557-5223
Ried Insurance Agency 602-370-3042
Indian Motorcycles Tucson 520-290-7390
Rio Graphics Yuma 928-342-1699
Herman’s Automatic Transmissions Tucson 520-294-8717
Joeta’s Leather Mesa 480-827-1868
La Gitana Cantina Arivaca 520-398-0810
Law Tigers 1-800-LawTigers
Greater Payson Moose Lodge #852 Payson 928-474-6212
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HB's Place Pine 928-476-4475
Mormon Lake Lodge Mormon Lake 928-354-2227 x12
Gypsy’s Roadhouse Phoenix
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Marc Victor, P.C., Attorney Chandler 480-455-5229
Motorcycle Safari motorcyclesafari.com
Remembering Cheri Grubs
Her family was with her when she passed.
Born January 1, 1963, in Lockport, NY, she moved to Arizona in 1986. Her one mission in life was to spread love and joy to everyone around her. Her strength and passion for life helped many people enjoy their lives more. Cheryl's survivors include her children, Nicholas Grubbs, Lyndsey Grubbs, and
Mike Infanzon and DJ McClain of ABATE joined me in visiting ALL of our Congress and Senate members
Bikers on the Beltway 2017 Monday morning Mike and DJ met with Rep. Tom O’Hallerhan and Rep. Martha Sally….
That afternoon I arrived and we attended the MRF political agenda prep meeting at their new office in Virginia…Megan
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Sidewinders Tavern and Grill Pine 928-476-6434 Spur Bar Star Valley 928-472-7787 St. Nick’s Tavern Phoenix 602-242-2345
The Maverick Saloon Phoenix 602-943-5680
Tombstone Brewery Tombstone 520-222-6781
Tonto Silkscreen & Embroidery Payson 928-474-4207
Old Bastards MC
Cheryl A. Grubbs, 54, died May 9 at Honor Health Hospital, Scottsdale, of injuries from a motorcycle accident.
Thank you A.C.M.C. and all its members for supporting me in Washington D.C. May 23 2017 for our national Motorcycle Lobby Day.
Renegade Classics Tucson 520-647-9312
gave us tips on talking points and reviewed our items to discuss with our lawmakers.
Up early the 23…. we had meetings with Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. Raul Grijalva…we met with Rep. Trent Franks, Rep. Ruben Gallego,
Joshua Grubbs, and her grandson, Aiden Grubbs; her parents, Connie Gilleo and Robert Latini; and her siblings Robert Latini, Michael Latini, Felicia Head, Trait Smith, and Michael Alexander.
She leaves a great many friends, including those in the Arizona biker community, especially Charity Stuart and her son, Shea LaCarte. Services was be held at noon Sat., May 20, at Calvary Chapel, 15610 W. Greenway Rd., Surprise AZ 8537. Published in The Arizona Republic on May 17, 2017
Rep. David Schwiekert, Rep. Paul Gosar and Sen. John McCain and Sen, Jeff Flake…who I met on the plane and he did not look pleased that I was coming to his office the next day…lol…of course he
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July 9, 2017 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Sword of Truth MC Chapel Service PHOENIX, AZ, Sword of Truth is holding a chapel service (biker friendly) at Desert Thunder MCs club house from 9am to 11am (ish) every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Drinks & refreshment will be available. Desert Thunder MC Club House (31st Ave & Thomas) 3101 West Thomas
July 22, 2017 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Fisher House fundraiser -MARANA, AZ, Event details to come later.Leathernecks MC Tucson clubhouse 10861 W. Grier Rd Marana, AZ
July 8,12:00 pm – 11:30 pm, 81 Supporter Appreciation Party - MESA, AZ, Come on down for our annual supporter appreciation party! As always free beer and food. Mesa Clubhouse, 153 S. Lebaron, Mesa, AZ
July 9, 2017 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Cycle Splash and Pin Up Contest - TUCSON, AZ, 24th Annual Stoned Sober Cycle Splash and Pin Up Contest, Bike Show, Pin Up Contest, Rock-a-Billy Band(s), Burgers, Wet-T-Shirt Contest, Vendors July 15, 2017 HAMC Hot July Nite TUCSON, AZ
July 15, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Nomaden MC - Black and Gold Support Party -HUACHUCA CITY, AZ, Nomaden MC Club House 137 N Huachuca BLVD Huachuca City, AZ
July 15, 2017 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Eastside Beast-side Bash -TEMPE, AZ, Summer party with the Eastside Crew, Food, Drinks, Music, Vendors, and Raffles, so come and Party it up, ALMA MC EASTSIDE 3212 S Fair Ln.
July 21-23 Biker Bash & Fundraiser for ‘Packages From Home’ at the Cabin Bar & Grill, Overgaard, AZ [2763 Hwy 260]. Free entry to party. Free vendor space with donation toward the auction. Music by Siringo. Always FREE Dry Camping on site. FMI: 928-535-6117 https://www.facebook.com/pages/TheCabin-Bar-Grill-OvergaardAZ/56295558180
July 22, 2017 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm, RED/WHITE YAVAPAI COUNTY BEAT THE HEAT PARTY - CHINO VALLEY, AZ, Come be cool and beat the heat in Chino Valley. Food and music. $20 donation at the gate.Yavapai County Clubhouse 1268 Hwy 89 Chino Valley, AZ
PAGE 9 July 23, 2017 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Sword of Truth MC Chapel Service PHOENIX, AZ, Sword of Truth is holding a chapel service (biker friendly) at Desert Thunder MCs club house from 10am to 11am (ish) every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Tex will be heading over from San Diego to bring the message. Drinks & refreshment will be available. Desert Thunder MC Club House (31st Ave & Thomas) 3101 West Thomas
July 29, 2017, ACMC Meeting, ACMC Meeting is at 12 noon. Please send at least 2 representatives from your Club or Organization who has the authority to vote, if needed. The Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs Meetings are intended for representatives of ACMC Members and Associates ONLY. If you are not a member or recognized Associate of ACMC, and would like to attend the meeting for business reasons or other you must contact the ACMC Chairman to get an invitation to attend the meeting. Guests and Friends of the ACMC should request an invite also. Anything to address at the meeting please contact Spa Bob. His info is on the Contacts Page of this website. If you have business with the ACMC please also contact Spa Bob-Chairman. Any questions or concerns please contact a Board Member.
Bikers Inside the Beltway (continued)
was not available
Many lawmakers had scheduling conflicts but we met with their staffers and politely and professionally explained our agenda items and our personal experiences in Arizona regarding Safety, Discrimination and Profiling I feel that distracted drivers cause many of our crashes .
ABATE of Iowa brought in a SAFETY TRAINER…a motorcycle riding simulator ..and we made sure all the lawmakers and their staff knew they were welcome to try it…I did not but watched and found it to be a very valuable tool especially for novice riders.
On a positive note….the Bipartisan Motorcycle Caucus was formed this year
with Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representatives Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) and Mike Burgess (R-TX) I believe our Rep. Kyrsten Sinema supports this and Rep Trent Franks may join her for Arizona
The Caucus mission is to support ,thru education and awareness to encourage, responsible motorcycling, to treat us fairly when Congress considers infrastructure and environmental policies … .including a look at law enforcement and motorcycle profiling as these Congress members were profiled while riding
we need motorcyclists on the MOTORCYCLE ADVISORY COUNCIL
- we need a federal definition of a motorcycle so our statistics are correct and true
- support R.P.M. act S.203…H.350 - autonomous vehicle safety measures to detect motorcycles, etc… - NO EF-15 PERIOD - A national anti-profiling bill …support HR. 318 and SR. 154 introduced May 2017 These are the MRF legislative agenda items discussed with our lawmakers in D.C.
As always..i am proud and honored to represent the A.C.M.C. and all the MC’s of Arizona
Dale “Animal “ Dedrick TINNERS MC Lobbyist …A.C.M.C. State Rep…M.R.F.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) was established to promote motorcycle awareness and education due to an everincreasing rider population. No one is more concerned with rider safety than riders themselves, and obviously those best suited to educate newer riders are veteran riders.
Promote awareness and education in the motorcycle community to improve rider’s safety. Please donate, we are a 501C3 Corporation. Your donation is tax deductible. To donate go to our web site listed at the bottom.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) 1325 G Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 546-0983
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From the AMA Urge U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to oppose the proposed 100 percent tariff on motorcycles imported from the European Union.
The proposal-which would affect bikes with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc-is part of the ongoing E.U.-U.S. beef hormone trade dispute.
Now is the time to make your voices heard!
Use the American Motorcyclist Association's convenient tools to urge the U.S. Trade Representative to withdraw this ill-conceived proposal. Motorcyclists should not be penalized with exorbitant tariffs because of a dispute over beef.
If enacted, this tariff will cause serious and irreversible harm to American small- and mediumsized business owners who sell motorcycles and scooters with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc. Additionally, consumers will be denied access to affected models of competition and recreational motorcycles that contribute to the lifestyle and wellbeing of millions of American families.
The AMA opposes the proposed tariff because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural products.
In February, a USTR official admitted that motorcycles were included in the proposal as leverage to achieve relief for the beef industry. The AMA
finds this approach to trade policy to be cynical at best.
In reality, this agency is playing with peoples' lives and livelihoods. The proposed trade sanctions, if implemented, will cause dramatic and irreparable harm to the motorcycle industry.
In a news article, the then Acting Trade Representative said he and Lighthizer want to represent all of the United States' commercial interests. He added, "I don't want a situation where anybody is saying: 'Well, our voices weren't heard or we weren't listened to.'"
Now is the time to voice our strong opposition to the 100 percent tariff proposal. We aren't pawns in a game of international chess. Take action now to protect against significant hardships this tariff will cause to hardworking, everyday tax-paying Americans.
Tell Lighthizer to remove motorcycles from the proposed 100 percent tariff. And be sure to make our voice stronger by sharing the AMA alert with your friends on Facebook.
Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA to help protect our riding freedoms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling. That support will help fight for your rights - on the road, trail and racetrack and in the halls of government. If you are a motorcycle rider, join the AMA.
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pack drives, Run for the Wall, many veteran causes, breast cancer fundraising, etc. I could go on and on and on. ABATE of Arizona is a giving organization. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? I am not a fortune teller by any means. I
Who Are You? (continued)
don’t even know what tomorrow will bring. I do know that, as long as I am your state lobbyist, I will continue to fight for our collective freedoms and liberties in any way I can. I will continue to encourage all of the ABATE membership to be more involved in the political
process and in their community. How can we make Arizona a better place to ride if we are not all involved.
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Be good to one another. Mike Infanzon ABATE of Arizona, State Designated Lobbyist
East Valley Motorcycle Awareness Event
Riders Keep Close Eye on Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – Though modernizing the nation’s infrastructure has been a looming issue for the federal government for decades, there has been increased emphasis since the 2016 presidential elections when then-candidate Donald Trump pledged a significant investment to the issue. He came one step closer to his promise when the White House released its principles for an infrastructure package along with the president’s FY18 budget request. The principles outline $200 billion in infrastructure investments.
For motorcyclists, the area of infrastructure is one of interest. Roads, highways, bridges are all well utilized by motorcyclists, yet many of these are considered structurally deficient. More importantly, because the concept of infrastructure is so broad, some policymakers will offer proposals that they have championed for years that they hope to include in an infrastructure vehicle. Many of these could very well include seemingly unrelated efforts in the name of safety. Often, large legislative packages are viewed as opportunities to slip in provisions related to highway safety. These “riders” (no pun intended) are easy to miss in a large legislative package, but the effects are far-reaching. In addition to maintaining a vigilant eye on what gets “stuck” into an infrastructure package, there is also concern that President Trump will pursue a proposal to lift a federal ban that prevents tolling on existing lanes of interstate highways:
News from the MRF (continued)
“Tolling is generally restricted on interstate highways. This restriction prevents public and private investment in such facilities,” the White House fact sheet says. “We should reduce this restriction and allow the states to assess their transportation needs and weigh the relative merits of tolling assets.”
Supporters say it’s a way to charge motorists directly for the roads that they use. Alternatively, others fear that if they don’t pay for the infrastructure through toll roads, they will pay at the pump via a gas tax.
While an infrastructure plan is easy to talk and campaign about, it doesn’t mean it is easy to write, pass through Congress, or sign into law. Although Republicans currently control the House, Senate, and presidency, several factors stand as roadblocks to any major piece of legislation becoming law.
Despite a polarized Congress and busy legislative schedule, however, there is a real appetite for considering a major overhaul to the nation’s infrastructure, and plenty of room for negotiation to help make it possible ========================== June 12, 2017
Call for John “Farmer” Eggers Award Nominations
Acting on a suggestion made in 1993, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Board of Directors created the John “Farmer” Eggers Award. This award, one of the MRF’s most prized
recognitions, is given in the memory of the late motorcyclists’ rights activist John “Farmer” Eggers. It is presented during the Annual MRF Meeting of the Minds Conference.
The John “Farmer” Eggers Award is given to an individual who works behind the scenes on behalf of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation in the manner that
“Farmer” did, and who has shown extraordinary dedication to the MRF. The only people who are not eligible for this award are current and past MRF Board members since “Farmer” never served on the MRF Board of Directors. This does not exclude MRF State Reps, MRF Assistant State Reps, leaders of state motorcyclists’ rights organizations, or deserving individuals.
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Past recipients of the John “Farmer” Eggers Award are: Marc Falsetti of Indiana (1994), Ms. Lee Ryan of Ohio (1995), Sherman Packard of New Hampshire (1996), Tom Greenbank of Maryland (1997), “Maggot” Mike Williams of Colorado (1998), Ed Youngblood of the American Motorcyclist Association (1999), Joe “Puddy” Lloyd of Missouri (2000), Steve Rector of Iowa (2001), Craig Ashbaugh of Illinois (2002), Still Ray Fitzgerald of Arizona (2003), Buzz Ude of Ohio (2004), Bob LeTourneau of New Hampshire (2005), Boyd McFail of Alaska (2006), John Bolin of Washington (2007), Deb Craig of Colorado (2008), Michael “Fiz” Przybylo of Michigan (2009), “Chopper” Charlie Gilmore of Iowa (2010), Denny Lange of Illinois (2011), Bruce Downs of Colorado (2012), Ric “Doc” Jones of Illinois (2013), Marlene Bautch of Wisconsin (2014), Dick “Slider” Gilmore of Iowa (2015), and Helen Wesson of Arkansas (2016).
Nominations must be submitted in writing via e-mail to MRF President Kirk Willard for Farmer Award Committee consideration at kirk@mrf.org no later than July 31, 2017.
NOTE FROM FARMER AWARD COMMITTEE: Each year we receive several nominations for individuals who have made major contributions to their SMRO or another worthy motorcycle organization however we remind you to please keep in mind this award is for individuals who work behind the scenes in extraordinary dedication on behalf of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation just as John “Farmer” Eggers did, thank you. ===========================
June 15, 2017
Private Sector, Legislators Examine a Future of Driverless Vehicles
WASHINGTON, DC – The world of driverless cars got a closer look this week; specifically, a review of what the legal landscape might be as we inch closer to this reality. Academics, attorneys, policymakers, researchers and regulators filled the room in Washington, DC as questions about regulations, standards, and rules of liability for these vehicles of the future were raised. At a legal symposium hosted by the George Washington University School of
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Law, the evolution of the technology was discussed giving wide recognition that, with the number of manufacturers and automakers delving into the arena, the next five years will be transformative to the auto industry. However, this transformation wouldn’t be without some risk. While the potential benefits to these “self-driving” vehicles was acknowledged, (including the elimination of human error which accounted for over 90% of crashes in 2015) the potential risks are also being realized almost as quickly as the technology itself is developing.
Apart from the obvious, such as potential job loss for drivers, and concerns over how to safeguard data privacy and security, and ethical considerations, there exist other nuanced possibilities with the widespread deployment of these vehicles. For example, if human error is eliminated through the prevalent use of this technology, organ donation is likely to plummet. Many state budgets are funded through mechanisms like red light and speeding cameras. If these automated vehicles are required to follow the law, there are concerns over what that might mean for state budgets. Other and more practical concerns were raised during the symposium including how would the technology respond to hand signals from law enforcement directing traffic? For motorcyclists, their concerns are also of a practical nature; how are fully automated vehicles detecting motorcycles given their smaller profile on the road and are they able to appropriately respond? The Motorcycle Riders Foundation raised such concerns throughout the symposium citing a recent incident in Phoenix, Arizona where a car on autopilot crashed into a parked motorcycle. To date, many of the technology developers as well as the automakers have not addressed motorcyclists concerns outright, instead only suggesting that they are taking motorcyclists into consideration into their algorithms. However, they neglect to explain how. One exception to this is Ford Motor Company which recently acknowledged the difficulty in accounting for motorcycles in relation to automation in vehicles, especially when it comes to motorcyclists who engage in lane filtering. Recently, Ford was granted a patent to address this issue which is becoming more and more prevalent especially in major cities. According to the patent, Ford’s solution uses a combination of microphones and video cameras to detect the sound and
shape of an approaching motorcycle. Once the motorcycle has been detected, the autonomous vehicle then has the option of not changing lanes, signaling longer, or changing lanes more slowly.
Of course, lane filtering is only one of the unique properties inherent to motorcyclists and there are many others according to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. “The MRF is seeking assurances that any federal automated vehicle policy includes key considerations that are exclusive to motorcycles,” said Megan Ekstrom, Vice-President of Government Affairs for the organization. “We want to work with Congress and policymakers to ensure that the unique needs and requirements of motorcyclists across the U.S. are being considered and accounted for.” She went on to say, “Given motorcyclists’ smaller profile on our nation’s roadways in comparison to automobiles, commercial trucks, and other road users, assurances and requirements must be met to ensure that any technology can adequately and appropriately identify and respond to motorcycles in all traffic situations.”
The general public shares some of the concerns expressed by the organization. In fact, a recent survey by Moody’s suggests that there is a general feeling of uncertainly as to whether automated vehicles will make the nation’s roadways safer or less safe. Overall, the under 40 demographic felt more positive and comfortable with the technology, while those over 40 expressed misgivings and concerns about privacy issues. Though generally, all demographics agreed that the government needs to have some role concerning the regulation over the testing and deployment of these vehicles.
Not far down the road from the location of the symposium, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation was examining similar issues in a hearing titled, “Paving the Way for Self-Driving Vehicles.” The hearing explored automated vehicle technology and hurdles for testing and deployment in the U.S. The hearing also examined state and federal roles to ensure safety while promoting innovation and American competitiveness. The hearing came hours after the Committee released principles for bipartisan legislation on self-driving vehicles. The principles (available to the public on the Committee’s website) promote innovation while prioritizing safety and suggest that the federal and state role in governing
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this technology should be clearly defined. Of note, there was also a principle placing emphasis on privacy, suggesting that legislation must address the connectivity of self-driving vehicles and potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities before they compromise safety: “Current federal motor vehicle safety standards do not address automated technologies, and in some cases directly conflict with them. We are looking for ways to address these conflicts in dated rules without weakening the important vehicle safety protections they provide. We also must be careful to avoid picking winners and losers in this space. Self-driving vehicles may employ different technologies, and their deployment may follow varying business models. So, it is important for Congress not to favor one path before the market figures out what really works best.”
The quote, from Senator Thune (R-SD) who serves as Chair of the Committee aligned with his colleagues; Senators’ Nelson (D-FL) and Peters (D-MI), who also helped to conceptualize and draft the principles, “While these principles are just a start, it’s my hope we’ll find bipartisan consensus on legislation that prioritizes safety and advances the technology,” said Nelson, the committee’s ranking member. Thune, Peters, and Nelson will continue efforts to finalize legislation, however no date or deadline for introduction has been set. As the government and industry attempt to strike a proper balance between protecting the public and not unduly stifling innovation, the roles of the federal, state, and local governments, as well as the courts will need to address the many vital issues that were examined in Washington this week related to autonomous vehicles. Another entity to watch? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, who has been largely silent on the matter since releasing voluntary guidelines last fall. However, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said that NHTSA would be issuing a new iteration in the coming months. For motorcyclists, they’ll be closely scrutinizing the revised guidance and all the activity coming out of the Agency and Congress hoping that their presence and unique attributes make them a part of the discussion going forward, and not simply an afterthought.
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Lela Alston
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Richard C. Andrade
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Paul Boyer
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Kelli Butler
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Noel W. Campbell
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Heather Carter
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César Chávez
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Ken Clark
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Regina E. Cobb
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Douglas Coleman
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David L. Cook
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Eric Descheenie
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Kirsten Engel
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Mitzi Epstein
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Eddie Farnsworth
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Mark Finchem
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Drew John
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Jay Lawrence
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Darin Mitchell
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Paul Mosley
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Kevin Payne
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Tony Rivero
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Macario Saldate
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Bob Thorpe
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Kelly Townsend -- Majority Whip
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It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still be discriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with you at all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "No Motorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked to leave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because of your riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out this form in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidence of this type of discrimination. Documentation of Discrimination DATE: ______________
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Aid to Injured Motorcyclists - A.I.M. - (800) 521-2425 24-Hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents
Aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. - (800) 235-2424 24-Hr. Legal Criminal Defense National Legislative Hot Line - (800) 300-NCOM 24-Hr. Motorcycle Legislative Alerts
National Coalition of Motorcyclists NCOM- (800) 525-5355 Fighting for Bikers Rights Confederation of Clubs. - (800) 531-2424 Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination Motorcycle Riders Foundation Washington D.C. Office (202) 546-0983
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