A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and not legislation. FEBRUARY 2012 VOLUME XX, ISSUE X ABATE of AZ. 7509 N. 12th St, #200 Phoenix, AZ 85020 abateofaz.org Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ Representative Jerry Weirs is sponsor- ing bills HB2074 Motorcycles: lane advancement and HB2077 Motorcycle Operations: riding between lanes. If passed they will be effective from and after August 30, 2013. In other states that have adopted Lane Advancement for motorcycles they found that there is: increased visibility for the motor- cyclist, allowing the rider to proac- tively maneuver based on traffic con- ditions ahead and it reduces the per- cent of motorcycle rear-end collisions. You may want to familiarize yourself with these bills as they can be good beginnings to conversations, when you urge your representatives to pass them. “Motorcycle Day at the Dome! Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 – On the Senate Lawn! Have you made plans to be there? Please mark your calendar and take advantage of the opportunity to talk to your Legislators one on one. We are hoping for a more personal exchange with our legislators and the opportunity of having all motorcyclists in Arizona become familiar with the process. Call ahead and make an appointment if possible, this is the first year we’re attempting a more personal visit and we can’t expect the legislators to be available at the last minute. Don’t be disappointed if you are seen by your legislators’ aide, sometimes the legislators are called to the floor unexpectedly for a vote. The beauty of the MDATD is that we get to know who the people are that are making some very important deci- sions for us. Whether it’s a law effect- ing motorcyclists or one that affects you as a home owner or parent, you want them to know who you are. You can build relationships with them on this level that can carry over to other areas. This is an election year and many legislators are up for reelection, offer to help with their campaign. You may not be able to donate much money, but you could volunteer your time, whether it’s handing out fliers, answering phone calls or knocking on doors. Remember, we’re not having a luncheon this year and it is certainly a step into the unknown. I’ve heard pros and cons on the issue, but I hope the new approach will be the begin- ning of more dialog and mutual respect. We as a community have the opportunity to make the first move to become involved in the process. It is much more difficult than offering food; it means we are actually offering support. Carole O’Reilly Designated Lobbyist takin’ it to the streets
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Representative Jerry Weirs is sponsor-ing bills HB2074 Motorcycles: laneadvancement and HB2077 MotorcycleOperations: riding between lanes. Ifpassed they will be effective from andafter August 30, 2013. In other statesthat have adopted Lane Advancementfor motorcycles they found that thereis: increased visibility for the motor-cyclist, allowing the rider to proac-tively maneuver based on traffic con-ditions ahead and it reduces the per-cent of motorcycle rear-end collisions.You may want to familiarize yourselfwith these bills as they can be good
beginnings to conversations, when youurge your representatives to pass them.
“Motorcycle Day at the Dome!Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 –On the Senate Lawn! Have you madeplans to be there? Please mark yourcalendar and take advantage of theopportunity to talk to your Legislatorsone on one. We are hoping for a morepersonal exchange with our legislatorsand the opportunity of having allmotorcyclists in Arizona becomefamiliar with the process. Call aheadand make an appointment if possible,this is the first year we’re attempting amore personal visit and we can’texpect the legislators to be available atthe last minute. Don’t be disappointedif you are seen by your legislators’aide, sometimes the legislators arecalled to the floor unexpectedly for avote.
The beauty of the MDATD is that weget to know who the people are thatare making some very important deci-sions for us. Whether it’s a law effect-ing motorcyclists or one that affects
you as a home owner or parent, youwant them to know who you are. Youcan build relationships with them onthis level that can carry over to otherareas. This is an election year andmany legislators are up for reelection,offer to help with their campaign.You may not be able to donate muchmoney, but you could volunteer yourtime, whether it’s handing out fliers,answering phone calls or knocking ondoors. Remember, we’re not havinga luncheon this year and it is certainlya step into the unknown. I’ve heardpros and cons on the issue, but I hopethe new approach will be the begin-ning of more dialog and mutualrespect. We as a community havethe opportunity to make the firstmove to become involved in theprocess. It is much more difficultthan offering food; it means we areactually offering support.
Carole O’ReillyDesignated Lobbyist
takin’ it tothe streets
January 8, 2012
Officers Present:
President - Tim O’Reilly, VicePresident/ - Paul Pendergast,Secretary/- Casey Yates, Treasurer -Matt Brown, PAC - Jim Page, RunCoordinator - Darin Yates,Membership – Ron Kool (interim)OPEN, Merchandising - OPEN, Safety Officer – Jean Cooper - Notpresent, Communications officer -Paul Hassinger, Designated Lobbyist- Carole O’Reilly, Sergeant at Arms- Joe Ferrucci
Call to order: 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and moment ofsilence led by: Joe Ferrucci
Secretary minutes from December:Waived: Joe Ferrucci
Motion to accept? Tim O’Reilly2nd: Jess Method All in favor: Yea
Officer reports:
Pac Report -
*Mentor Program
Membership needs to be informedon the legislators in their area.
I think first and foremost the thingwe as PAC officers need to do is toget our members up to speed onwho their legislators are and feelcomfortable contacting them. Thiswould be achieved in such ways aspresenting form letters on the properways to address the legislators, get-ting the new district maps , and con-tact lists for the Leg. Then prepareour own contact list so when theneed to contact our legislators ariseswe will have the means in place todo so. Our job as PAC officers is tolearn the workings of our govern-ment and be able to explain theprocess to our membership. Also tobe able to explain exactly how why,and what our lobbyists are doing.
Treasurer report -
Jesse Methode - P & L statements -still need Mohave Chapter’s budget.
Mission StatementWe 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.
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President’s Report
State Officer Meeting Minutes
Hello to all my Brothers &Sisters,
Wow, February already, for thoseof us who live in or around thevalley this is beautiful ridingweather. Last month even thosewho live just a little further northgot a pleasant surprise with theweather cooperating.
The other day I received an emailasking if Too Broke for Sturgiswas going to happen this year. Iimmediately wrote back andadvised that YES, it definitelywas on. I also gave him the dateof our event which is, July 27,28, and 29, 2012! So that got methinking, if one person ques-tioned if TBFS event was still onthen there are probably manymore people who have the samequestion. A flyer will be designedand available for distribution assoon as possible from the TBFSCommittee. As of Feb. 1st. thereare only 177 days before TooBroke, that time goes by almostin the blink of an eye. The goodnews is that the TBFSCommittee will be ready to puton Arizona’s best old fashionBiker Party in the State. Now,this is where all ABATE mem-bers come in, we need your helpin spreading the word of ourannual event. We will also needmembers’ participation in helpingout your Chapter’s responsibili-ties. Volunteers will be neededfor Security, Registration,Merchandise sales, Gate duty /Traffic Control and First Aid.
For a successful event allChapters need to ensure that theyhave sufficient members to covertheir Chapter duties. If you’re abiker and have attended thisevent, you know how much funit is. There is no other event inArizona that compares to TooBroke. You also should knowhow much work it takes to assurethat everyone in attendanceenjoys themselves for the entireweekend. This doesn’t just hap-pen, it happens because volun-teers like yourselves, give upsome of your personal time andwork to ensure our guests havean enjoyable weekend. If every-one donates a few hours of theirtime we all can enjoy Too Broke.
In the next few months yourChapter Coordinators will havesign-up sheets available at yourmeetings. Now is the time tostart thinking about how you cansupport your Chapter, by volun-teering some time to supportABATE of Arizona and TooBroke For Sturgis.
Drive now text later
You can’t do both
Remember; Democracy beginswith you, and Democracy onlyworks when you get involved.
MasterLink, ABATE of Arizona7509 N. 12th St, #200Phoenix, AZ, 85020
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Motion to accept report: Jean 2nd:Paul all in favor
Merchandising report -
Ron Appointed to position untilMarch 2012.
Safety report -
*Safety table at Day at the DomeFebruary 22nd
*Clyde to be Jeans proxy at officertraining
* Budget for safety? Most items aredonated
*Accident scene management classto be held at Buddy Stubbs February11th 9am
*classes can be found at theAccident Scene mgt website
**bike week booth tabled until nextmonth**
Lobbyist report -
**Motorcycle Day At The Dome:This year ABATE of AZ. is encour-aging all motorcyclists who attendto make appointments with theirLegislators beforehand to visit withthem in their office, as opposed towaiting for them to come to us.There will be a tent provided forshade but no food will be provided.All motorcyclists are welcome andencouraged to attend.
*Show presence in the gallery
*talking points
Communications report -
*no communications yet!
Run Coordinator report -
*needs runs from other chapters toschedule yearly runs
*AMA membership***tabled untilFebruary State Officers meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
*ABATE phone changed to GoogleVoice. New number 480-526-9237,calls will forwarded to Tim.
*New Chapter - Northern ArizonaChapter - up and running next meet-ing Feb 11,2012 12:00 JB’S inShowlow. Meetings to be 2ndSaturday of the Month.
*Banners made to hang at Joetta’sLeathers fence. Evil Twin openingshop next door, placing banners onfence shouldn’t be a problem.
New Business
* Renewal of domain name -renewed for TBFS, but still waitingon patent.
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Board of Directors 1st Qtr Meeting MinutesJanuary 14, 2012
Officers:Chair - Eric HamptonEast Valley - Redbone SchneiderHigh Country -Billy HenslerMohave - Don RussellShadow Mtn - Eric HamptonSo. Arizona - Sean Pinder No. Arizona - Margie FerrucciYavapai - Still RayYuma - Frank White (via telephone)
Call to order: Pledge of Allegianceand moment of silence led by:State Sgt at Arms: Joe FerrucciMoment of silence for: Robert Vasquez,EV Sgt of Arms
Reports:Secretary's Meeting Minutes from Octfrom November: Waived: Billy Hensler, 2nd: Don Russell
Treasurer's Report- Matt Brown (absent)
Lobbyist Report- Carole O'Reilly *2 bills currently in legislation. *Would like to add an Assistant Lobbyist
MAP Report - Jean Cooper (absent)
President's Report - Tim O'Reilly: *Handihas resigned as State Membership. Theposition is currently open. *Ron Kool will be asked if he will con-tinue until March.
Discussion
*Ratification of Northern AZ Chapter'sBOD Nominee, Margie Ferrucci- Motion to ratify Margie Ferrucci by: BillyHensler 2nd: Don Russell all-in-favor
*Review Critical Timeframes
*JANUARY – State Safety - FormMotorcycle Safety Awareness (MSA)Committee with MMA. (Jean Absent)
* Review Mojave Chapter Budget -motion to accept made by: RedboneSchneider, 2nd: Stillray.*Sean Pinder not in favor*Frank White - Abstained from voting*Motion passed.
-*Left Turn arrow in municipalities –researching statistics - no changes.(Tabled).
*MRF Rep - not established yet. MRF
rep, is very important position. *Training is needed prior to becoming aMRF Rep. *Take it back to chapter level, and lookfor Asst Reps.
Motion to donate an additional $1000 toMRF due to financial deficit. Motionmade by: Margie Ferrucci 2nd: SeanPinder*Eric abstained from voting. (MRFOfficer)*Still Ray abstained*Motion passed
* ABATE's Rider Advantage - DarlaHampton (treasurer) gave update. *ARA meeting Thursday January 19,2012 @5:15pm.*Paperwork needs to be signed by offi-cers.
* Motorcycle Day at The Dome Feb 22nd
New Business*Left on Red bill?
*High Country Safety & Awarenessbudget*Budget supplied.*Budgets need to be itemized
*Budget of $1500 approvedMotion made by: Stillray 2nd: DonRussell*Sean Pinder - abstained *Motion passed*Budgets similar to the HC Chaptersshould be used by each chapter
Open discussion
*Sean advised that events need to beinput on. our ABATE website.
*Eric Hampton asked that the BOD createa formal MRF BOD Member expensebudget. Still Ray makes motion to allocate $3000to MRF BOD Member*Budget needs to be submitted*Allocation not to exceed for physicalyear 2012*2nd by: Margie Ferrucci*Phoenix-Shadow Mountain abstainsAll in favor. None opposed.
*Next BOD Meeting: April 1, 20121:00 am at A.I.A.C.
Motion to adjourn: Billy Hensler 2nd:Joe FerrucciMeeting Adjourned: 3:30
State Officer Meeting Minutes (continued)*Motorcycle Day At The Dome is
February 22, 2012.ABATE ofArizona is encouraging all motorcy-clists who attend to make appoint-ments with their Legislators before-hand to visit with them in theiroffice, as opposed to waiting forthem to come to us. There will be atent provided for shade but no foodwill be provided. All motorcyclistsare welcome and encouraged toattend. Event starts at 9:00AM –3:00PM.
*Mohave Chapter 2012 budget.Submit for Board approval? Budgetis complete and will be submitted atthe BOD meeting.
* ABATE has approved StillRay(Ray Fitzgerald) as MRF Rep.StillRay has also been approved bythe COC. He is awaiting MMAapproval which would allow him tobe the MRF Rep for Arizona.MMA’S BOD meeting is 1-14-12.
*Bike Week – Investigating possi-
bility of sharing a booth with ArizonaSun Chasers, who have again offeredto share their space with ABATE forobtaining memberships.
*Expense reports; State & ChapterOfficers: Any expenses’ submittedmust be accompanied by a receiptand a ABATE expense report form.All must be filled out completelyprior to submitting. ABATE ofArizona is a duly licensed corpora-tion and we must comply with stan-dard business practices, involving ourfinancial business. This will alsoassist our State Treasurer.
*How many ABATE members areregistered to vote? As ABATEOfficers we need to encourage ourmembers to become registered vot-ers.
*Leo, Webmaster - Changing for-mat to Forum style.
*Link on website to Masterlink
*can subscribe/unsubscribe
Open Discussion
*J Rosen, TBFS CommitteeChairman; TBFS responsibilities; JRosen reported that Too BrokeCommittee continues to work onpreparations for this years event.Event will be held again at MormonLake July 27,28, & 29 2012.Committee checking on Possibilityfor changing traffic flow at TBFS.Creating a one-way flow utilizingone way in and one-way out. Thiswould also assist security verifyingpaid attendance.
*Need entrance and exit to event.Getting this approved with MML
TBFS staff is a volunteer position,positions are still open. Any interest-
ed members come to the next TooBroke meeting.
*Teleconference or Skype should beutilized for meetings inviting allmembers to attend these meetings.To be discussed at TBFS meetingThursday.
Motion made by Paul Pendergastthat a TBFS rep be at State Meetings
as a non-voting position. 2nd: Jeanall in favor
Next State Meeting: February 5,2012 11:30 am at A.I.A.C.
Motion to adjourn: Joe Ferrucci2nd: Jean Cooper
Meeting Adjourned at: 2:30 PM
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Chapter ReportsEast Valley Chapter
First off let me say hello and congratula-tions to all the new State and Chapterofficers. Thank you for volunteering tokeep our organization going and also toall the returning officers let me say thanksfor your continued support. I have somebad news. We at the East Valley Chapterhave lost one of our own. Robert Vasquezpassed away on Jan. 14th of this year.Robert has been our Sgt. of Arms for thelast few years and very active in ourchapter. He will be deeply missed. Lookfor an article on Robert in this issue.
On to upcoming events at East Valley.Our Valentines party will be held on Feb.11th at the Monastery bar & grill at 4810E. McKellips & Falcon Rd.(McKellips&48th St.) at Falcon Field Airport. Theparty is from 5:00 to 10:00pm. We will beselling raffle tickets for a Samsung laptopand case that will be raffled off that night.Look for the flier in this issue. It will be agreat time for all so try to make it.
Well, that’s about it for now. KeepRoberts family in your prayers. Look forme to get back on my Soap Box about allkinds of things in our world next month.
Ride Hard or Stay HomeJack BattyEast Valley Comm. Officer
High Country ChapterHello brothers and sisters,
Here I sit now for my 30 minute allot-ment that my doctor allows me. Yes Ibroke my back at work . Yes I'm in painand yes I envy you riders right now . Iwant to thank Billy for stepping up to runour meetings until I am able to get backon my feet again !
Well here in the high country the weatheris a little cooler now so dress up warmcause you can always take it off. Here ourchapter is getting things in motion forWild In The Weeds ! I'm sure this eventwill be better than last year’s !
We also are doing a thing up here forsafety and awareness month in May.
Now we all know Feburary isM.D.A.T.D. I hope to see alot of mybrothers and sisters there ! That's the22nd of this month.
Well that is it from us in the high country! Happy Valintine to every, one !
Be safe,take care,be heard,and live free
ChicknboneH.C.C. coordinator
Mohave ChapterNO REPORT
Phoenix/ShadowMountain Chapter
Welcome to 2012! I hope that everyonefound their ways through the Holidayssafe, sound and pleasurable.
My name is Melissa Everest and I amtaking over Communications for CaseyYates. Casey has done a great job for thepast 2 years and is ready to be a 1 posi-tion gal as State Secretary! Good JobCasey!
We held our first meeting of the year onJanuary 8th. It was a short meeting againthis month as the State meeting was heldimmediately following.
Mikki Aaronson reported that that wehave 17 new members and that we areslightly down from 230 to 186 members.She encouraged everyone to renew theirexisting memberships and to recruit,recruit, recruit more members!
Our Safety Coordinator Pam Costellogave us tips on safety while riding ingroups. She suggested arriving early witha full tank of gas for group rides and con-duct a meeting prior to the ride with stopsand destination information provided. Sherecommended going to motorcyclesafe-ty.org for more information and check thesight on a regular basis to keep skills
fresh. Use your standard hand signalswhen riding! On the subject of insurancebe aware that a company can deny yourbenefits if you aren’t wearing a helmeteven though the other person is at faultand we are a helmet free state. This issomething that also needs to be addressedin the future.
Carole O’Reilly is hard at work forMotorcycle Day at the Dome 2012 to beheld on February 22nd, 2012. We will notbe hosting a lunch this year and she asksthat everyone make appointments withyour state reps to have a one on one meet-ing to discuss the main talking points. Atthe top of the list is anti-profiling and lanesplitting.
Jean Cooper our State Safety Officer willteaching Accident Scene ManagementTraining at Buddy Stubbs Feb. 11th 9-4 .The basic class is $ 50.00 and Abate willpay ½ for members. The ASMT advancedis Feb. 12th 9-4 and the cost is $55.00 allstudents pay total cost. Space is limitedsign up at www.accidentscene.org [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
Melissa EverestCommunications
Northern Arizona ChapterWith snow on the ground the NorthernArizona Chapter had our first officialmeeting in Show Low. We had a goodturn out including a few guests, TimO'Reilly, ABATE State President, andCarol O'Reilly our ABATE StateDesignated Lobbyist and Mike McCall thePresident of the Mountain MotorcycleAssociation of AZ. As of our first meetingwe have 20 members and 1 businessmember, with no doubt we will be signingup more very soon. We have some goodmembers already but unfortunately westill have a few officer positions open soanyone in the area that might have won-dered what ABATE is about we welcomeyou to come to a meeting. Our meetingsare held at JB's in Show Low the 2ndSaturday of the month at noon. We will beplanning a membership drive in the verynear future and hope to see you all there.Well, with 1 meeting under our beltsthere's not much to report but, keep youreye on us we plan on getting a lot accom-plished in our first year here!.
Till next month, ride safe and watch outfor the cager not watching out for you.
L&RNorthern Arizona Chapter
Southern Arizona ChapterThe meeting called to order by Ron Koolat 9:09 am. Pledge of Allegiance was ledby Ron with a moment of silence forthose in harm’s way. 26 members attend-ed this meeting.
I may have attributed the wrong membersas far as motion, seconds, etc. The dogate the notes, really, oh well it didn’t workin grade school either.
The high light of my entire year was tosee Rich Montgomery drive himself to themeeting from Sierra Vista. Rich thankedeveryone for their continued encourage-ment and all those who visited him at therehab center in Tucson and at his home inSierra Vista. Rich spends a lot of hisrehab time in a swimming pool. He isable to handle his rehab without comingto the VA in Tucson. Rich is one of theoriginal three members who started ourchapter in 2007. It’s amazing he is withus.
Some people will fake a coma and go ona ventilator just to get out of their officerduties early!
Safety: Last month we talked outT_CLOCK and how to check your bikebefore you go on a ride. This month thetopic steered toward items you shouldcarry with. Although Jim wasn’t presenthe had emailed in his report. One item isto carry some of the glow sticks. Theyalert other drivers when you are stoppedon the shoulder. They can even be tied toyour tail / brake light. Carry one of thedisposable cameras since the digital pic-tures can be altered so easily. With theArizona Sun carry a collapsible umbrella.
How about some aspirin to chew on incaseof heart failure? Members with the baggerscan carry more. I carry a small set ofjumper cables. Besides bungees carrysome of the parachute cord to tie thingsdown or up with. Another good item is asiphon hose. It takes up minimal space.Don’t forget zip ties. Other ideas membershad were duct tape and of course a first aidkit. Be sure your first aid kit has ointmentfor burns and latex gloves. Since we soldour stock we will order replacement firstaid kits. Carry some female napkins. Theypack small and are great for coveringwounds. Carry some of the hand wipes.Remember how our excessive heat affectsour items. Some members carry a little aircompressor. Due to space limitations somemembers carry the small compressed CO 2cartridges. I also carry a plug kit for thesolid tires. You should always end yourpacking with as much water as you cancarry. Did you remember your differ setsof glasses. When your day ride turns into anight ride don’t be stuck with only sunglasses.
Membership: We have 138 active mem-bers and 6 business members. We havebeen working on getting members strictlyon the insurance policy. $2500 insurancefor $25 a year is cheap. We have two newbusiness members. The Eclectic Café onEast Tanque Verde. They have excellentfood and tend to lean towards the healthyselections. We have Paul’s SE Arizona RVRentals in whetstone. He is on our roadcleanup mile and Bob signed him up whiledoing our cleanup!! Speaking of membersremember the membership contest startedon January 1st, 2012.
Old Business: Thanks all around for ourpast officers and thanks for those steppingup to fill officer positions for 2010. Allpositions are filled except for Secretary.I’m not sure if Rich realizes he is secretaryuntil he finds his own replacement. In factas soon as you are elected you should startlooking for your replacement! Our newofficers are already having an impact. Thenew coordinator Jim brought in cards forall of our business members. Instead ofmailing them we went as a group anddelivered them in person.
As we reported last meeting Bob Weltonhad gone down on the fourth avenue trolleytracks. We have since learned that in addi-tion to the many law suites the TucsonPolice do not allow their motor officers toride on any street that has the tracks. Manyof the daily crashes are bicycle riders. Wehave some contacts with the main bicyclegroup. We may be able to join forces to getthese tracks removed.
All T-Shirts are discounted to $5 and wesold several.
Jim DeYoung won the 50/50 for $ 16.50.Jim also won a scratcher lotto ticket, poten-tially worth thousands of dollars! The firstmeeting Art ever attended he won the dol-lar jar and we will never let him forget!
Art Burke won both the gas card and thehome depot card. Art was seen giving Rona kick back since he drew the numbers.
The dollar jar was $83 and won byAngelique Perea who was not present. Itrolls over to the next meeting. For the firsttime ever next month’s dollar jar will beover $100. Remember you must be presentto win.
The short meeting was adjourned at 9:30And followed by the Gala gift exchange wedo every year.
I always start the report for the Masterlinkthinking I don’t have anything to write. Bythe time I quit rambling I have three pages!
The next meeting will be January 21st atthe Kettle.
Yavapai ChapterNow don’t get your boxers (panties) in atwist, I’m just pinch hitting for our greatcommunicator Dawolf. I promise he’ll beback writing up the next chapter report. Isuggest you fill up the coffee maker cuzthis might be on the lengthy side as usual.
This report is being written the day afterour first chapter meeting of 2012. Wow,where does the time go? So, how do you
think our first meeting went? One word,great, no better than great, fantasticallygreat. I do tend to exaggerate, let’s just sayit went very well. Thirty plus peopleturned out, some regulars plus many newfaces as well; we even managed to secureseveral new memberships. 2012 is begin-ning to look like an excellent year forYavapai Chapter, maybe even better than2011 and that one would be hard to beat.We had some lively conversation includinga riveting report from our BOD Rep.Stillray Fitzgerald. He certainly knowshow to get people motivated and inspires afighting spirit, especially when it comes toprofiling bikers which in turn trickles downto all citizens of this exceptional country. Ihighly recommend getting your hands on acopy of the Jan. /Feb. 2012 MRF ReportInformation Bulletin. On page 19 is theMRF Motorcycle Club Committee PositionPaper that Stillray was the driving forcebehind. Read it, it should make you madas hell when you realize what crap the fedsare trying to pull. This is a perfect examplewhy organizations like MRF, ABATE,MMA, all MROs are so very important inour fight for freedom. Please join ABATEof Arizona, MRF or any other MotorcycleRights Organization. It’s going to take anation to stop this injustice in its tracks.Oh man, I told myself “self, no preachingallowed when writing this report”. Guessyou can’t teach an old dog new tricks,especially one named “Gabby”.
Pour another cuppa Joe, time for the funstuff starting with our first run of the year,the March 17th Luck of the IrishMembership Ride and Poker Run. Sign in9:00am, kicks stands up @ 10:15am at TheJackass Bar in Prescott Valley, $5.00 perperson, free poker run. Second stop isDrunken Lass in Prescott then on to TheBurro Saloon in Wilhoit, back to Prescottfor the last stop Gurley St. Sports Pub.We’ll have a Bike Show, raffles, music andmuch more. If you attended last year’sMembership Drive you know how muchinsane fun you had. It was crazy good.
Bike Nite will start in March this year backat The Drunken Lass. Be on the lookoutfor flyers for more info. Remember Run tothe Hills last year? We’re doing it againthis year on May 19th at the Gold KingMine in Jerome. This is still going to be aweekend event following in the “oldschool” tradition. Once again look out forthis flyer coming soon to a neighborhoodnear you.
Now, how about a really fun event that isalso for a good cause? Well, I have one forya; on Saturday February 15th there will bea Horseshoe Tournament to benefit localkids for Pay to Play Sports. Three clubshave banned together, Red IronBrotherhood, Journeymen MC. and Windand Fire MC to organize this worthy event.Registration is 9:00am – 10:00am at TheRoadrunner Restaurant & Saloon, 47801 N.Black Canyon Hwy in New River. Thishorseshoe tournament is single elimination,$30.00 per team, max 32 teams with a 1st,2nd and 3rd place winners. There will bemusic for your entertainment along withfood and drink specials.
Guess I better sign off soon before you getcaffeine jitters. Oh, oh I just rememberedto mention one more thing, you know me, Ican’t shut up but this is a good one. Twoof our chapter officers now have keyABATE State positions. Our P.A.C. OfficerHandi is now State Membership Officerand our Treasurer from last year Paul isState V.P. We’re proud of them and areconfident they will do a great job for stateas they did for Yavapai Chapter. We sadlylost Paul, he’s got enough on his plate now,but Handi is staying on as our P.A.C.Officer. Yeah!
Until Next Time (If there is one)Freedom is worth fighting for,
ABATE of ArizonaLinda “Gabby” KocarYavapai Chapter Secretary
Yuma ChapterNO REPORT
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What Is ABATE?
ABATE Of Arizona, Inc. is a non-prof-it motorcycle rights organization that isdedicated to freedom of the road for allmotorcyclists.
ABATE is a volunteer organization thatfights discriminatory legislation aimedtowards the motorcycling community.
ABATE's position is that all motorcy-cle riders have the right to choose notonly the machine that they ride, but alsothe riding gear that they choose to wearor not to wear, (i.e. leathers, gloves,boots and helmets.)
ABATE promotes rider education forall motorcycle riders and motorcycleawareness for all automobile drivers.
ABATE needs the support of all motor-cyclists.
Arizona Motorcycle Rights Organizations Need Your Help!
*Do you like emission testing your motor-cycle?
*Do you like the choice to wear a helmet ornot?
*Do you like noise ordinances?
*Do you like the ability to modify yourmotorcycle?
*Do you know that there are dollars avail-able for motorcycle safety and awareness?Please help the Motorcycle RightsOrganizations in Arizona to prevent ourGovernments from restricting our ability toride free. With your help, we can eliminatethe emission testing of motorcycles inArizona, fight our National-level battleswith the EPA and NHTSA, and effectivelywatchdog the Arizona Legislators who, on ayearly basis, have entertained the idea ofintroducing a mandatory helmet law in ourstate. You can help by joining in the fight.The cost is only Twenty-five Dollars a year.Although you are not under any obligationto volunteer your time, any time you chooseto give to our cause is always appreciated.With your membership you not only helpour cause, but you will receive our newslet-ter as well. "The MasterLink" contains localhappenings and national motorcycling news
along with an events section to inform you ofup-coming motorcycle runs and events.
The Motorcycle Rights Organizations inArizona are run by volunteers. Anyone thatdoes volunteer gives their time freely to fightthe fight. Please help us to pass on our abilityto ride free.
Benefits Of MembershipIndividuals·ABATE membership card·ABATE patch on first year·Year pins thereafter·One year subscription to the MasterLinknewsletter·Lifetime members get all that without thehassle of renewing
Business·Two annual memberships·Business card size advertisement and alpha-betical listing in the MasterLink for thelength of your membership. Circulatedthroughout Arizona·Benefit of a run stop or event participationto support your business·Addition of your business listing on ourweb site with a link to your business
JOIN ABATE NOW!ABATE Of Arizona provides a unifiedvoice for all motorcyclists in Arizona.Add your voice to ours. Join ABATEnow, for the preservation of your abili-ty to ride a motorcycle with the free-dom that's your right!!
Well guys,As promised we are going to startlearning the legislative procedure forgetting a bill through our state legis-lature.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.CLAaaAAS. CLASS! WAKE UP!!!!Thank You.
Ok the first thing that needs to bedone is what they call Stake Holdermeetings. That is where you meetwith all affected parties and elimi-nate all opposition. (No, Not Sons ofanarchy style), but through showing
the need for a law to be passed. Thenext step is to draw up verbiage. It ishelpful to use existing legislation, ifany.
It will be then the job of the lobby-ist to find a legislator that believes inour bill and will follow it through.This will be our sponsor. OurSponsor and lobbyist will get togeth-er and approve a draft and re-submitit to the Legislative council. The Legcouncil writes the bill in proper formand sends the bill to the “Hopper”.(Not Dennis) Now will be the timeto find Co-sponsors and work withthe legislators to build interest in thebill. After a first read By the Speakerof the House it will be assigned tothe proper committees and the ChiefClerk for Printing. It will beassigned a number and Committees.Rules committee is always a given.They check the language and makesure the bill is Constitutional and inproper form.
At this point the bill can be tracked
online. It’s important that we knowwhen the committees will be dis-cussing the Bill and the order it’sbeing heard so our lobbyist can…Well, lobby. This is the time for pub-lic testimony.
Rules Committee will then place thebill on the active calendar and theSpeaker sets the order that the billswill be heard. It is then heard by thecommittee on the whole. This is aninformal session of the entire Houseacting as one committee. The billwill be debated; amended, injected,infected and selected………Whoopswrong song. ANYWHO Then it’stime for the third read roll call andformal vote. If passed, it goes to thesenate where the whole processstarts again. The senate might acceptit in its form or amend it If it comesback to the house in its originalform, it will be sent to the Governorfor signing or Veto. If it is in a dif-ferent form the House and Senatewill set up a Conference Committeeto hammer out the differences. After
they are in agreement they will senda report back to each house foradoption. After Final passage it willthen (Finally Jeesh) go to theGovernor.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZWake UP!!!! Thank You.
You can follow our bills progress bygoing to azleg.gov and either typingin the bill number or entering a key-word like motorcycle or emissionsand all bills that have even a refer-ence to those words will come up.
Still there?
I know its tedious stuff but it’s whatwe all need to be doing. The morefolks with eyes on, the less likelysomething might slip by un-noticed.
OK I can’t keep my eyes open anylonger.
In FreedomJim
The PAC Rant
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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERSA.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND OFFICERS FOR 2011 - 2012
East Valley………………….Redbone SchneiderHigh Country........................Billy HenslerMohave……………………..Don RussellPhx / Shadow Mountain…...Eric HamptonNorthern AZ.........................Margie FerrucciSouthern AZ.........................Sean PinderYavapai……………………..”Still Ray” FitzgeraldYuma....……………………..Frank White
Quarterly Board meetings are held on the firstSunday in January, April, July and October at1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure yourChapter has representation.
A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2012President………..............……Tim O’ReillyVice President.....……………Paul PendergastSecretary……………………Casey YatesTreasurer…………………….Matt BrownAsst. Treasurer........................Jess MethodMembership…………………VacantRun/Events………………….Darin YatesSafety Coordinator………….Jean CooperSergeant-at-Arms……………Joe FerrucciP.A.C………………………...Jim PageCommunications…………….Paul Hassinger ABATE Products……………VacantMasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton
Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday ofevery month, 11:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunctionwith the quarterly BOD meeting.
High Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in StarValley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or 928-970-1134
Mohave Chapter2620 Miracle Mile
Bullhead City, AZ 86442Coordinator........................... Joe MonfredoVice Coordinator...................Eric SauvanSecretary................................Carrie RussellTreasurer................................Crystal SauvanMembership..........................Don RussellRun Committee....................Lew MorganSafety Coordinator................VacantSgt. At Arms.........................Reggie IngramP.A.C.....................................Don RussellMerchandise..........................VacantCommunications...................Vacant
Mohave County Chapter meetings are held the 1stSunday of each month at 12 PM at the MooseLodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City,AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.
Northern Arizona Chapter8320 West Shelbourne,
Wilhoit, AZ 86336Coordinator...........................Margie FerrucciVice Coordinator...................Darlene ChilimidosSecretary................................Patti CrandallTreasurer................................Athena AndersonMembership..........................VacantRun Coordinator....................Andy ChilimidosSafety Coordinator................VacantSgt. At Arms.........................Freddy SanchezP.A.C.....................................VacantMerchandise..........................VacantCommunications...................Vacant
Northern Arizona Chapter meetings are held atJB's in Show Low the 2nd Saturday of the monthat noon. FMI call 602.AbateAZ (222.8329)
Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ChapterP.O. Box 54041
Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041Coordinator...........................Jim PageVice Coordinator....................Kat GroverSecretary................................Donna WoodwardTreasurer................................Tina BenoitMembership...........................Mikki AaronsonRun Coordinator....................Darin YatesSafety Coordinator.................Pam CostelloSgt. At Arms..........................Victor GradyP.A.C......................................Darla HamptonCommunications....................Melissa EverestMerchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger
Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held onthe 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at theAZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street,Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Jim Page at 602-570-6839 or email [email protected]
Southern Arizona Chapter1339 N. Golden Palomino Pl.
Tucson, AZ 85715Coordinator............................Jim ButsbackVice Coordinator....................Don BouleSecretary................................Sean PinderTreasurer................................Dawn DeteljMembership...........................Art BurkeRun Coordinator....................Jim ClarkSafety Coordinator.................Jin DeYoungSgt. At Arms.........................Robert GuentherP.A.C......................................Sean PinderCommunications....................Jim ClarkMerchandise...........................Ron Kool
The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the thirdSaturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant,748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfast will be avail-able at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9a.m. FMI contact Ron Kool by phone at 520-203-2323 or email [email protected]
EDITOR’S NOTE:
If any of the Officers are listed hereincorrectly, please send corrections to:[email protected]
I will be sure everything is accurate for the next Issue and on the web site.
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Prescott, AZ 86302Coordinator............................ Rich KocarVice Coordinator....................David “Doc” PrattSecretary................................ Linda “Gabby” KocarTreasurer................................ Patrica FitzgeraldMembership........................... Dave ‘Chino’ PinneyRun Coordinator......................“Longhair James” Venegasand Lora "Ralo" HeiniemiSafety Coordinator..................Dan LemondSgt. At Arms...........................JD FillingimP.A.C...................................... Lynda Marie “Handi”BarnettCommunications.................... Mike “Dawolf” RuddellMerchandise...........................Lora "Ralo" Heiniemi
Yavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM;The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. Montezuma St.Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Rich Kocar 928-771-9293 or email [email protected].
Yuma Chapter11316 S. Glenwood Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85367Coordinator............................ Frank WhiteVice Coordinator....................Daniel MedinaSecretary................................ Mikkie MelansonTreasurer................................ Virginia NielsenMembership........................... Lisala WhiteRun Coordinator.....................Doug MelansonSafety Coordinator..................Doug MelansonSgt. At Arms...........................Doug MelansonP.A.C...................................... VacantCommunications.................... VacantMerchandise...........................Lisala White
Yuma Chapter meets 2nd Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. We are currently looking for a new meetingplace. FMI Contact Frank White at [email protected] or call 209-327-0814
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ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations
East Valley ChapterEast Valley Chapter meetings are held thefourth Sunday of the month at 11:00, At theMesa Tri city Eagles Club. 2314 E. APACHEBLVD Tempe Az. 85281.
High Country ChapterHigh Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge inStar Valley. Contact: chicknbone@live .com or928-970-1134
Mohave ChapterMohave County Chapter meetings are held the1st Sunday of each month at 12 PM at the MooseLodge #1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City,AZ 86442 Phone: 928-763-1860.
Northern Arizona ChapterNorthern Arizona Chapter meetings are held onthe 2nd Saturday of every month at 12:00 noon atJB’s in Show Low. FMI call 602.AbateAZ(222.8329)
Phoenix / Shadow Mountain ChapterPhoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held onthe 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at theAZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street,Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI contact Jim Page at602-570-6839 or email [email protected]
Southern Arizona ChapterThe Southern Arizona Chapter will meet thethird Saturday. We will gather at the KettleRestaurant, 748 W. 22nd St, Tucson. Breakfastwill be available at 7:30 a.m. with the meetingbeginning at 9 a.m. FMI contact Ron Kool byphone at 520-203-2323 or email [email protected]
Yavapai ChapterYavapai Chapter Meets 2nd Sunday, 11:00 AM;The Taj Mahal Restaurant, 124 N. MontezumaSt. Prescott, AZ 86301. FMI contact Rich Kocar928-771-9293 or [email protected].
Yuma ChapterYuma Chapter meets 2nd Tuesday evening at6:30 pm. We are currently looking for a newmeeting place. FMI Contact Frank White at [email protected] or call 209-327-0814
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Amon BuildersPayson 928-474-0689
AZ Alarm DoctorMesa 480-334-6087
BedmartPhoenix 623-878-0536
Big John’s GarageTucson 520-322-9933
Big Sky MotorcyclesTucson 520-886-7388
Bobby D’s Bar-B-Q PitJerome 480-703-0045
Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys atLaw480-299-2093
Buffalo Bar & GrillPayson 928-474-3900
Cactus FlatsTonto Basin 928-479-2233
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Cathiez LeatherBullhead City 928-758-6592
Cleopatra HillJerome 928-634-6701
Continence Center of America, Inc.Phoenix, AZ (623) 977-1212
Doreen’s Backstreet Bar & GrillChino Valley 928-636-0309
Eaglerider of FlagstaffFlagstaff 928-637-6575
Eagles Wings Carriages, LLC Tonopah 623-386-8281
Eclectic CaféTucson 520-885-2842
El Rancho RestaurantPayson 928-474-3111
Gila County ChopperStrawberry 480-789-2933
Gold King Mine & Ghost TownJerome 928-634-0053
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Gurley Street Sports PubPrescott 928-778-2491
Health NorthScottsdale 602-421-2730
Jakes Corner BarPayson 928-474-0679
Jerome Tattoo CompanyJerome 928-649-2143
Kactus Kate’sCottonwood 928-634-7822
Kitty For TaxCamp Vercde 928-567-0224
The Law Office of Alfred McDonaldTucson 520-884-5201
La Gitana CantinaArivaca 520-398-0810
Law Tigers888-529-8443
Lyzzard's LoungePrescott 928-778-2244
Mother Road HDKingman 928-757-1166
Paul’s SE Arizona RV Rentals LLCWhetstone 877-728-5778
Punkin Center BarTonto Basin 928-479-2627
Red Garter Bar & GrillTucson 520-325-0483
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“ A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist”
ASMI Bystander Assistance Training at: Hosted by Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson
13850 North Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85022 Instructors: Jean Cooper & founder of ASMI - Vicki Sanfelipo
#12-100-17 – Saturday, February 11, 2012 9-5:00 pm #12-300-12 – Sunday, February 12, 2012 9-5:00 pm
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Accident Scene Management, Inc. believes that the most likely person to be at the scene of a motorcycle crash is another motorcyclist. Our goals are to reduce severity of injury & fatalities at the scene of a crash through proper actions and reactions. We also expect to make the motorcyclist more aware of how they can protect themselves legally and financially.
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P – Prevent Further Injuries - secure the scene, personal precautions, bike lift, when and how to move the injured
A – Assess the Situation – possible injuries, mechanisms of injury
C – Contact the EMS – how to give good info. that helps get proper help coming
T – Treat the Injured with Life Sustaining Care – ABCSS of trauma – Learn Jaw thrust rescue breathing, when and how to remove a helmet, how to address external and internal bleeding and what takes priority
“This continuing nursing education activity was approved
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Colleen Vetere, RN/MPH Vicki Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
HamstertimeGood Morning America. The onlygood thing about February is that it'sonly 28 days long. It's usually cold,gray and dreary here in Indiana butnext to North Dakota the place feelslike the tropics. I LOVE North Dakotabut you have to be one tough individ-ual to call it home year around.Blizzards, White outs, snow drifts 12feet deep, 25 straight days of minus 20below zero.... just another day for myNorth Dakota Brothers and Sisters. Ithink that Krogers Supermarket spon-sors every weather forecast when theweather turns bad, because at thereporting of the first snowfall, peopleflock to Krogers and attack it like buz-zards on a carcass.
When the weather turns to crap herein Indiana and people start bitchin' andwhining, I look fondly at a patch onmy leather vest that says; What wouldFridge do? Then I find myselfremembering my last visit to theABATE State Party in Mandan, NorthDakota and just smile. Fridge is one ofthose North Dakota Brothers that justleave an indelible impression on a per-son. One of the many people fromNorth Dakota I consider family.
So, if it's February 1st., Spring will behere in about 28 days so just shut upand deal with it. OK, according tothose devil worshiping nose pickerswho try to continually confuse peoplewith their over zealous ego and under-used sense of humor factors, theythink otherwise . They spew and oth-erwise pontificate crap like..(Makingthat clearing of the throat sound )........Spring, otherwise known as the VernalEquinox... (see I told you they wereconfusing) starts officially at 7:21 PMEastern Daylight Time on March 21st.for those of us in the NorthernHemisphere...................... Well LA DIFRICKIN' DA !
So, I may not be technically or politi-cally correct but if you look at a cal-endar; there are 12 months and 4 sea-sons. Do the math and when you lookat it my my somewhat jaded point ofview, March 1st is my official start ofSpring. So on March 1st. my moodimproves dramatically and hopefully,so will yours ! Of course, you couldjust sit around moaning about the longcold, miserable winter all the whiletaking great pride in that fact that yourone of those politically correct snobswho uses words like Vernal Equinoxregularly in the course of your normalvocabulary and stay depressed for an
extra 21 days of Winter while lifepasses you by.
We only have about 3 months of realbummer winter weather around theOhio Valley where we call home,where as in North Dakota, their win-ter's start about September 7th and lastuntil early May and they are some ofthe happiest people on the planet.Their secret? Well, I guess you justhave to visit North Dakota and findout for yourselves. A word of warninghere.. if you do visit North Dakotayou had best bring a powerful thirstand a mighty hearty appetite for a realgood time because they do know howto party !
Speaking of parties..... ( nice lead inhuh?) The V-Twin Expo will be hittingCincinnati like a freight train. Brothersand Sisters from all over the US willconverge on The Duke Energy Centerto bring out the latest and greatestmotorcycle aftermarket productsknown to man. We always have tonsof columns about what we see andexperience at these shows. This is nota public event but downtownCincinnati should be rocking androlling after the show closes for theevening.
On February 18th. we will be hittingthe ABATE of Indiana Daytona WarmUp dance at Agner Hall . Agner Hallis located on the grounds of theLawrenceburg Fairgrounds. I'm notsure how long this event has beenhappening but I've never missed one.It's always a great time and a goodchance to catch up with a lot of folks Ionly see once a year. It starts at 6PM.
There are tons of really good eventsand rockin' good times ahead just takea look through the calendar in thismagazine, lace up your boots and letthe good times roll. I want to leave yathis month with a great quote byFather James Keller;..."What thiscountry needs is more people toinspire others with confidence, andfewer people to discourage any initia-tive in the right direction. More to getinto the thick of things, fewer to sit onthe sidelines, merely finding fault.More to point out what's right with theworld, and fewer to keep harping onwhat's wrong with it and more whoare interested in lighting candles, andfewer who blow them out..........somehow, that quite just feels right .Peace... See ya nextMonth........................Hamster
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Events Calendar Courtesy of Lady Jewells & Phoenixbikers.comFebruary 2012
Saturday February 4th, 3rd - 5thArizona Custom BuildersShowcase... at the Hideaway inCave Creek, AZ. Matt Risley, PaulYaffe, Brigitte Bourget, Nick Trask,Jim Nasi and John Shope. FridayFebruary 3rd Kick-Off Party withLive Music, Vendors, AZ's CustomBuilders, Giveaways, and muchmore! Arizona's Custom Builderswill be set up all day to showcasethier newest creations! Live Music,Vendors, Giveaways, KDKB LiveRemote, & much more! SundayFebruary 5th Arizona's CustomBuilders will be set up all day toshowcase their newest creations!Biker Information Ride-In BikeShow, Live Music, Vendors,Giveaways, & much more! Moreinfo
Feb 11 {Saturday} - Phoenix, AZ.Centennial Ride. JOIN RIDERSFROM ALL OVER THE UNITEDSTATES AS WE PARADE TO THEARIZONA CAPITOL ON SATUR-DAY, FEB. 11, 2012, RIDE ROUTEWILL BEGIN AT MESARIVERVIEW (202 FREEWAY &DOBSON) AND END IN THEHEART OF THE PHOENIX BESTFEST AT THE STATE CAPITOL.THIS FESTIVAL OF THE CENTU-RY WILL INCLUDE: LIVE MUSICAND ENTERTAINMENT, CUL-TURAL VILLAGES, EDUCATION-AL PAVILLIONS, A FAMILY FUNZONE, MOTORCYCLE VENDORVILLAGE, BEER AND WINEGARDENS, FIREWORKS ANDMORE... Be part of a Ride that will
make History as Country Music Starand Arizona Native Dierks Bentleyand Arizona's Centennial mascot–the Copper Chopper ridden by PaulYaffe – will lead an entourage ofavid motorcyclists on a"Once-in-a-Lifetime" ceremonial ride in honorof Arizona's 100 years of Statehood.(FLYER).
Saturday, February 11, Parada delSol PARADE, Our annual Trail'sEnd celebration is presented byScottsdale Downtown. The party willbegin immediately following theParada del Sol Parade. The Trail'sEnd party will take place in OldTown Scottsdale on 1st Avenue,between Brown Rd and ScottsdaleRoad. This is a huge block party forall ages, including the Kid's Areawith games, pony rides and muchmore. There will be many food andmerchandise vendors locatedthroughout the area. You won't wantto miss checking out the hundreds oforiginal shops located in theScottsdale Old town/Downtown area.Playing the main stage at 1st Avenueand Brown will be some of the bestlive entertainment in the valley. Wewill keep you dancing in the streetsall day long. You won’t want to missthis traditional Old Town BlockParty! Trails End Questions pleaseEmail [email protected] orcall 480.990.3179
Feb 12 {Sunday} BHC MooseRiders 4th Annual SweetheartPoker Run BHC Moose Riderspresent the 4th Annual SweetheartPoker Run. Proceeds to benefit theHealing Heroes Network. Come out
and "Support our Troops". We havededicated this ride to Cathie & Frank(Cathie'z Leather) for all they do forus bikers. Raffle, 50/50, Food, SlowBike Race and live music by:Dangerous Criminals. Poker handsare $10 or 3 for $25. Lady passen-gers get a free hand. Sign in atMoose Lodge #1860 Bullhead City8-11am. Breakfast available for$5.00. FMI: Joe Monfredo (928)768-1641 or (928)-542-0139 (FLYER)
Saturday, Feb. 18th - ApacheJunction, AZ. 2nd Annual LostDutchman State Park Benefit Ride.Registration from 9-11am atSuperstition Harley-Davidson 2910W. Apache Trail, Apache JunctionAZ $15 Per person. If you can'tMake the Ride then Please jon us atthe park for the Party! Help us keepthis State Treasure Open for years tocome. Watchwww.superstitionhd.com for moredetails. Registration and Park dona-tion coming soon! All proceed bene-fit the Lost Dutchman State ParkDirectly
Sundau, Feb. 19th - Event_Title:Bikers Soar For Wildlife,Event_Time: 8:00 am,Event_Location: Phoenix Area,Event_Description: Come ride withus on Sunday, February 19, 2012 onour 7th Annual "Biker's Soar forWildlife" ride to benefit the wildlifeat the Adobe Mountain WildlifeCenter. Registration is 8:00 to 9:30at Skunk Creek Flat, 27201 N. BlackCanyon Hwy. Breakfast will beavailable for purchase from 7:00 amto 9:00 am. This year the ride will
end where it began, at Skunk CreekFlat. As always you will enjoy agreat lunch, a raffle, auction, andmore. A large display of hawks, fal-cons, owls and other animals fromthe Center will also be on hand forthe participants' enjoyment. Pre-reg-istration is $25.00 for rider and$30.00 for rider and passenger. Formore information you can call theCenter at 623-587-0139, emailSharon at [email protected] or visit the website atwww.azwildlifecenter.net orFacebook atwww.facebook.com/azwildlifecenter
Sunday, Feb. 19th - Event_Title:Cupid's Ride and ExhibitionEvent_Time: 9:00 amEvent_Location: 1920 E. UniversityEvent_Description: Brought to youby Jules Elliott of Two Gals Events& Promotions - www.twogalsev-ents.com Benefiting PhoenixChildren’s Hospital - Heart Center$25 Single - $35 Couple -Registration: 9am @ Chuck FranklinLaw First 150 get ride T-Shirts andGoody Bag KSU: 10:00 am Headingfor Mammoth Steak House &Saloon; Last stop @ Chester's HarleyDavidson in Mesa for "SinisterIndustries' People's Choice BikeShow"; Car Show; “Mark Brodie’sCelebrity Automotive PanelAuction”, Vendors, Whiskey RanchBBQ; Pin up Pastries’ Live musicand more! Gates open 10am-5pm.Adults-$10.00 Children 11 – up$5.00 10 and Under FREE
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Ask Our Lawyerby Rod Taylor - ABATE Legal Services
New York Motorcycle Stops - We WereDone In By A Cop Getting AGovernment Grant For His Master’sDegree. Is His Ph.D. Next?
I have written a couple of times about themotorcycle-only checkpoints that havebeen springing-up around the country.Motorcyclists have not taken it lyingdown. Suit was filed in a New York fed-eral court, asserting that the stops wereunconstitutional and demanding that thestate stop using them. The first round ina longer struggle has concluded in NewYork, with the Federal Court there find-ing that the stops did not violate therights of motorcyclists. If you read thedecision, you will discover somethingvery interesting starting on page three.The judge noted that, “As part of hisMaster’s course work at the StateUniversity of New York at Albany,Defendant Lt. James Halversen, the com-manding officer of the New York StatePolice Motorcycle Unit, wrote a thesis onthe increasing rate of motorcycle fatali-ties for riders over forty-years old. Withthe help of Defendant Lt. Daniel Larkin,Halversen submitted a grant applicationto the GTSC in 2007 to fund the check-points. The GTSC, which is chaired byDefendant David J. Swarts, approved theapplication and funded the initiative withfederal grant money “provided byNHTSA and [Federal HighwayAdministration (“FHA”)].” What theCourt failed to note was that the primarycause of death in that age group wasspeed and alcohol usually involving otherdrivers.
I find it hard to stomach that motorcy-clists were done in by a governmentfunded thesis for a Masters Degree. Andthat, my friends, is why New York iswhere it is regarding illegal stops ofmotorcyclists. If only Officer Halversenhad applied for a grant to be used forenforcing alcohol and speeding lawsregarding the general driving public,wouldn’t that have been a better use oftaxpayer funds? Now, instead of enforc-ing alcohol and speeding laws whichreally saves lives, we have cops all overNew York pulling us over on our time offand looking at our helmet stickers.Thank God Officer Halversen didn’trequest money to study the elimination ofmotorcycles in general. Who knowswhere that would have gone? With thatkind of thinking, can anybody doubt thatABATE and the MRF are needed nowmore than ever? Let’s hope the officergets his degree sooner than later as wecan’t afford anymore education disguisedintrusion on our constitutional rights.
She Fought The Law And She Won -Lawyering Drone Style
ABATE member Benitta Yearton and herdaughter Rene (16) are fighters and theyknow their rights. When Renee wasgiven a bogus ticket by Hebron’s best,every bit of their “fight city hall” explod-ed all over the face of the arresting policeofficer. Here is what happened and howwe became involved.
Benitta called us knowing that we do notdo traffic tickets, but we were her last
great hope. And her question was a goodone: “should you pay a traffic ticket thatwas issued without evidence to back itup?” The answer in a perfect world isnever, but in today’s economy, there isnot a lot of money for traffic ticketlawyers, especially for the type thatwould just plead her to a lesser offenseand a lighter fine. And who has time tofight city hall?
So what to do when you didn’t do it?Here is the plan that Benitta and Ihatched. I would advise her along theway and she and her daughter should goto court and do battle. You know “mil-lions for defense, but not one cent fortribute.” The Yeartons would actually betheir own lawyers for a day. With mycell number and me on stand-by, it waslike a remote controlled drone situation.
Here are the facts: Rene, age 16, has aperfect, but short driving record. That isuntil now when “Officer Misguided”appeared. When the traffic citation wasissued, the arresting officer advised thathe had “heard” that Rene was speedingtwo days before. The officer was not awitness to anything, and had only beengiven a report by a crossing guard. Thecrossing guard could not identify Rene asthe driver of offending vehicle and didnot get a plate number. Rene drives aChevolet Blazer S-10. I wonder howmany of those there are in Hebron?
Day of trial. When he heard the Yeartonsweren’t going down easy, the prosecutorscurried out into the hall to talk plea bar-gain with Benitta and Rena. He offered areduced $50 fine and 100 days of courtsupervision. Stunned at the rejection ofhis “deal,” the prosecutor mumbled tohimself all the way back into the courtroom saying he could not believe wewere turning down such a good deal.
State’s first witness was the errant officer.That was easy. He did not see or hearanything, wasn’t there and couldn’t proveanything. He just took the word of thecrossing guard. Can anyone say“hearsay?” Next witness, the crossingguard, who testified that a ChevroletBlazer that looked like Renee’s wasspeeding, but astonishingly, could not tes-tify to anything else. Are you wonderinghow the case got this far? So were weand so did the Judge. After ruling infavor of Rene and against the State, hecomplimented Rene’s handling of thecourt proceeding and her mother’s sup-port - remember, Rene is only 16. Ofcourse, I was proudly stashed in myoffice and satisfied with the thought thatour system works “most” of the time. Aswe all know, “most” is a lawyer hedgeword.
P.S. Rene plans to be a teacher. I bet shewill have a great story to tell her futurestudents about the time she tried her owncase at age 16-and won. I think maybeour system won too.
Yellowstone, U.S. 14, And The Big HornMountains
The Road To Paradise - Ride It BeforeYou Die
While out in Sturgis, I had the chance to
ride Yellowstone and took U.S. 14 to getthere. That road was built in 1926 to getthe hordes of Ford Model A’s there ingood style. It goes from Chicago and fol-lows I-90. I call it the road to paradise.If it ever had an Indian name, that has tobe it.
I used to suffer under the illusion that allU.S. highways could have no more thanan 8% grade. Not so! If you want a rid-ing experience that will test your skills,ride U.S. 14 into Yellowstone. Comingfrom the East, cut through Sheridan,Wyoming and head to Burgess Junction.A few miles out of the Junction, you willbe treated to some of the best riding andscenery God ever made as you are smackdab in the center of the Big HornMountains. Once you get to the top andstart the down-hill slide, stop at the onlyrest area on the way down and take amoment to collect your skills - you willneed it as old U.S. 14 gets narrower andthe switchbacks get scarier. Some folkssay that the Big Horn Basin was possiblythe site of the greatest mammal explosionthe world has ever seen. This is ridingwith knowledge, folks.
As you shoot into Cody on the way toYellowstone, there are beaucoup camp-sites that are reasonable and fit the billfor bikers. If you like guns, take inBuffalo Bill’s Museum. And if you don’ttake in the Cody rodeo. People from allover the world flock to see this All-American experience. Sitting behind uswere Germans, to our left - French, andto our right were a bunch ofScandinavians. The world comes to seeus there as this event underscores ourAmerican image. But if anyone wouldhave yelled “fire” few would have under-stood.
As you come out of the rodeo, hang aright. It takes you straight to theYellowstone gate. What will strike you isthe size of the park. It is at least 60x70miles so calling it a “park” is misleadingas it is bigger than some states. Callahead for campsites (I was not so smart)and live in paradise. You can be just likeJim Bridger, Kit Carson and JeremiahJohnson for at least one night.
You can’t get enough of “Old Faithful.”It is more impressive than I imagined.Some say that it is part of a super vol-cano that it will erupt like no other vol-cano has in the last few million years.When it does, they claim that ash fromthe volcano will go all the way toDelaware Street in Indianapolis. Butdon’t fret, as that is not supposed to hap-pen for a few more million. As you leaveparadise, you are joining the likes ofTeddy Roosevelt and just about anybodythat was somebody in the world. Andthey and you will say that there is noother place like it. Do it and do it again,before you die.
Slipping Away
Q: I’m very frustrated and don’t knowwhere to turn. Illinois Central College inPeoria recently repainted some of theroad markings, including direction arrows
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Ask Our Lawyer (continued)and stop bars. As part of the paintingprocess, the painter spread glass reflectivebeads in the wet paint. Apparently, thebeads make the paint reflective. As Ientered one of the parking lots, my backtire slipped on the painted surface and Iwent down and was pinned under mySportster. I broke my right ankle and ahad a class three sprain in my right kneeand had a possible rotor cuff tear in myleft shoulder. Have you have heard ofsimilar accidents like this and is there isanything that can be done to stop this pro-cedure of putting glass beads in the paint-ed surfaces of roadways? It is slippery towalk on and motorcycle tires lose tractionon this type of surface. Jim Miller,Tazwell County Illinois, ABATE MEM-BER.
A: There isn’t much literature outthere on the effect of these types of paint-ing methods on motorcycle traction.Tales told among motorcyclists have longcautioned that riding across painted areasis dangerous, and the advent of thermo-plastic road decals have proven the col-lective wisdom of motorcyclists over andover. I suspect that the same applies tothe use of reflective glass beads in paint.Since the use of such paint procedures isapproved by national transportation offi-cials, if not encouraged, it will be difficultto get their use stopped. Which meansABATE LEGAL needs to get involved onthis one. Once again, the legitimate con-cerns of motorcycles gets short shriftfrom the powers that be. Probably ourbest course of action would be to increaseour education and outreach efforts so that
riders understand the risks of these paint-ing techniques. In the meantime, keepsending those RoadHazard reports in andwe will continue to notify the appropriateofficials about our concerns. We will askWolf Technical if they will provide someneeded expertise on the coefficient offriction regarding the glass beads and willsupplement this report.
ABATE, though many know it not, is oneof the greatest rights organizations ever;
but what it reaches for by far exceedswhat it has achieved,
and what it has achieved is magnificent.
Remember, injured ABATE members pay
only 28 ½% of total recovery and expens-es as approved by client, consistent withand conforming to applicable state law.Elsewhere, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% oreven 50% of your recovery. And, ABATEmembers are not charged for recovery ofdamage to your motorcycle, and haveaccess to a 24-hour toll-free telephonenumber.
Safety is everyone’s business. We rely onthe Chapter Safety Officers to share infor-mation and keep us aware, but all of usare responsible for our own safety and the
safety of those with whomwe ride.
ABATE has, as part of itsmission, a dedication to edu-cate riders and drivers aboutmotorcycle safety. Thereare many ways for all of usto participate in ABATE’Ssafety goal. Here are just afew:
Take a skills update course.It is good to renew yourskills at least every 5 years.
The longer we are riding, the morechance to become complacent and lessattentive to proper riding techniques.
Attend an Accident Scene Managementcourse. We have learned that we cannotalways prevent motorcycle crashes. So, itis important to know what to do shouldyou encounter a crash scene. Take a firstaid course. Take a first responder course.Ask your Chapter Safety Officer about
how to enroll.
Get involved in spreading the wordabout motorcycle awareness. Become aMotorcycle Awareness Program (MAP)presenter. MAP presenters are volunteersto present information to high school stu-dents who enrolled in driver’s educationclasses at their high schools. Currently,there is a small group of presenters whoare providing the educations in some highschools around the state. More volun-teers are needed. For more information,contact your Chapter Safety Officer.
Get involved, if your ABATE Chapterdoes not have a Safety Officer considerstepping up to the job, or share withsomeone.
Attend Day at the Dome. On February22, ABATE is sponsoring the event tomeet legislators and demonstrate thatmotorcycles have the power of supportinglegislators who are sensitive to the rightsand concerns of the motorcycling public
through our right to vote. Being aware oflegislation that affects our motorcyclingrights goes hand-in-hand with safety. We,as voting motorcyclists, have the respon-sibility to know what laws affect our rid-ing, thus affect our safety. Show theArizona Legislature the motorcycle com-munity is watching by attending theevent. If you cannot attend the event,learn who the legislators are that repre-sent you and contact them to see howthey support you on motorcycle issues.
Practice Defensive Riding. TheNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration published their annualreport last fall. You can visit the websitewww.nhts.gov to see the report. The takehome message for me is that DIS-TRACTED DRIVERS are now thebiggest menaces on our roadways. Wemust be ever vigilant to avoid them run-ning us down.
Make 2012 your year for greater SAFE-TY awareness!
Saturday May 19th, 2012
Gold King MineGates open at 10:00AM 21+Bike Show-People Games-Wet T-Shirt Contest-
Live Clssic Rock-Treasure Hunt-RaffleOld Skool Bring Your Own Everything
1000 Perkinsville RoadJerome, Arizona
Brought to you by A.B.A.T.E. Yavapai Chapter$10.00 per person camping included
Making a DifferenceARIZONA MOTORCYCLIST MEDICAL CARE PLAN (AMMCP)
“BIKERS HELPING BIKERS” Arizona Motorcyclist Medical Care Plan(AMMCP) founded by MedievalMaidens MC as a Non-Profit corporationhas created a way for patients to getexpedited care while removing some ofthe hassles and cost of obtaining qualitymedical care. AMMCP will provide coor-dination of all primary care needs includ-ing office visits, arranging referrals, labwork, outpatient diagnostic testing, tele-phone consultations, and prescriptionrefills by contracting with a primary carephysician.
The plan will allow for every patient tohave one complete physical at first visitand two other office visits per calendaryear. We will make every attempt to con-sult with patients regarding their medicalproblems over the telephone, however,some problems may require a physicalexamination by the physician to diagnoseand treat the problem. We will be able tofill out paperwork for you as well with a
limit of three forms per year includingFMLA, Short Term Disability, disabilityplate/placard for the Motor VehicleDepartment, etc. This excludes medicalnarratives. The enrollment fee for ONEYEAR in The Plan is in 3 levels--$300for a single member; $500 for family of 2members; and $750 for a family of 4members. A $75 administration fee perplan will be charged.
We offer a Payment Plan to help in thesetough times. Three (3) consecutive pay-ments and you are a Member of AMMCPfor ONE YEAR. $300 + $75 = $125 permonth. $500 + $75 = $192 per month.$750 + 75 = $275 per month. That easy!
Within this Plan we are able to managepatients with chronic conditions as wellas patients who may rarely need to see aphysician. Patients with chronic condi-tions such as diabetes, high cholesterol,high blood pressure, etc., might be asked
to send in an update form occasionally tokeep the physician informed of your cur-rent condition(s). This form will includeyour vitals (blood pressure, weight, etc.),an area to update your family and person-al medical history, and a section for youto make notes related to your medicalcondition(s). The physician may requireyou to also have your blood tested peri-odically if you are on certain medicationsor for some medical conditions, i.e.: thy-roid, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Thisis in accordance with the standards ofmedical care that all physicians mustadhere to. There may be other medicalconditions which require frequent moni-toring by either the update form and/orlab work.
This Plan can be purchased and used inconjunction with your insurance with theexception of Medicare, MedicareAdvantage, and AHCCCS plans.
We do have other services available notincluded for an addition fee outside ofthis base price includingOMT/Manipulations, weight loss, adultimmunizations, and minor skin proce-dures. If additional visits are neededbefore the calendar year is up, these willbe at the cost of $25 each. We have animaging facility and a lab who haveagreed to provide discounts for ourpatients without insurance. Those wouldbe billed to you separately.
Exclusions of The Plan include chronicpain management, and any psyche diag-nosis other than mild depression or anxi-ety as determined by physician.
If you have any additional questionsregarding this Plan call AMMCPAdministrators Kat (602) 758-2201 orMariah (623) 238-2211. We look forwardto helping you.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 3% of Roadway crashes involve motorcyclists but 17% of roadway fatalities were motorcyclists. Statistically, another motorcyclist is the first to be on the scene of a motorcycle crash. The purpose of Accident Scene Management Bystander Assistance Programs is to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through First Response Education.
100 series: Bystander Assistance Program “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist”
This course is designed for the average motorcyclist. No prior training is necessary. “BAP” classes have made an impact on over 10,000 motorcyclists! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn the specifics of motorcycle trauma care. Rescuer Safety, Assessment & Treatment, Mechanisms of Injury, Good Samaritan Laws are all covered in this seven hour course. There are no other classes like it! For more information or to sign up for a class, call Jean @ 602 616 9855.
CPR & First Aid Course
This class is for those who need or want CPR & First Aid (Heartsaver) Certification according to American Heart Association guidelines. Chest Compressions, Rescue Breathing, Recovery Position, Choking Interventions and hands on testing are all part of this six hour course. For more information or to sign up for a class call Jean @ (602)616 9855. Jean Cooper, RN, MSN has been riding motorcycles for over 40 years and has been a nurse for almost as long. She has also been an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) Instructor for about 30 years and a Certified Accident Scene Management Instructor for the past three years. She has passion for motorcycling safety. Let her share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you!
Jim Weiers 10 R [email protected] 219 926-4173 417-3153 Kimberly Yee 10 R [email protected] 339 926-3024 417-3110 Eric Meyer 11 D [email protected] 121 926-3037 417-3111 Kate Brophy McGee 11 R [email protected] 123 926-4486 417-3170 Steve B. Montenegro Speaker Pro Tempore
A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona has lost anothergreat freedom fighter.
It is with a very heavy heart that I writethis letter to you all.
Robert Vasquez passed away on Jan.14th, 2012 after complications due tohealth problems. He passed away with hiswife Cheryl and his family by his side.Robert was a devoted husband, father,grandfather and freedom fighter.
Robert was an A.B.A.T.E. East ValleyChapter member and our Sgt. of Arms.Robert and Cheryl, his wife of 34 yearshave been very active in our chapter. Youmight not have heard Robert because hewas a quiet guy but he and Cheryl werealways in the background making sureeverything got done and went smoothly.They were always ready to volunteer forwhatever needed to be done at everyevent we had. From running a stop for
the Hard Ass Run to helping out at thespaghetti feed or helping with security,registration ormerchandise atToo Broke.Even if his bikewas down,Robert woulddrive his truckand haul every-thing we need-ed for an event.He was alwaysready to lend ahand to anyonewho needed it.He has been atrue asset to theEast ValleyChapter. Hewas truly a bigpart of our fam-ily
Robert was born in Colorado onSeptember 22nd, 1957. Robert and
Cheryl came tous from Oregonwhere theywere veryactive inA.B.A.T.E. ofOregon withtoy runs, campouts, poker runsand member-ship drives.They moved toArizona inApril of 2000.They joined theEast ValleyChapter whenthey came totheir first meet-ing and havebeen very
active with us ever since. I just can’t say
enough about Robert and Cheryl andwhat they have meant to all of us.
We are all blessed to have had Robertwith us if even for a relatively short time.I am honored to have known Robert andvery proud to call him my friend and mybrother.
Ride free Robert. We’ll all be up to seeyou someday.
Robert is survived by his wife and love ofhis life Cheryl, his three sons Michael(and Rachelle), David (and Alysha) andBobby (and Yvonne) and his grandsonKayden in Oregon. Please keep Cheryland their family in your thoughts andprayers.
Jack BattyA.B.A.T.E. of ArizonaEast Valley ChapterVice Coordinator
God Needed Another Angel
Important Phone Numbers
Aid to Injured Motorcyclists - A.I.M. - (800) 521-242524-Hr. Legal Assistance
for all accidents
Aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. - (800) 235-242424-Hr. Legal Criminal Defense
National Legislative Hot Line - (800) 300-NCOM24-Hr. Motorcycle Legislative Alerts
National Coalition of Motorcyclists NCOM- (800) 525-5355Fighting for Bikers Rights
Confederation of Clubs. - (800) 531-2424Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination
Rider Ed Courses in AZTo Print a Copy, Go To: http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?state=AZ
Documentation of Discrimination
DATE: ______________ Business Phone _______________ NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT: __________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE (with area code): __________________________________ BUSINESS - FULL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ NAME / POSITION OF PERSON ENFORCING POLICY: ________________ ________________________________________________________ WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION (use back if needed): _____ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ YOUR NAME (please print): ______________________________________ YOUR PHONE (with area code): __________________________________ YOUR SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ *** INCLUDE ANY PICTURES OF DISCRIMINATING SIGNS POSTED *** Mail To: Ray Fitzgerald 1634 West Pine Cone Way Prescott, Arizona 86303
ATTENTION - ALL RIDERS:=======================
It has come to our attention that business establishments in Arizona may still bediscriminating against motorcyclists. Please carry copies of this form with youat all times. Discrimination can range from a sign stating "No Colors" or "NoMotorcycle Parking" or "No Motorcycle Attire" etc., to simply being asked toleave a place of business, just because you are on a motorcycle or because ofyour riding apparel. If anything like this happens to you, PLEASE fill out thisform in its entirety and send it to the address noted. Your lobbyists cannot get
sponsorship for "equal access" legislation, without evidenceof this type of discrimination.
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Business Member SpotlightBusiness name Big SkyMotorcycles
What is your business?Motorcycle Sales, Service, Parts &ATV Rentals
Hours of operation?9-6 Mon-Fri 9 – 4 Sat
How many employees? 6
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Report Says Arizona Has Second-Worst Traffic-Safety Laws in the Nation
WASHINGTON - Arizona got a failinggrade Wednesday from a national high-way safety group that said the state hasadopted fewer than five of the 15 laws thegroup considers basic to traffic safety.
Only South Dakota ranked lower thanArizona in the ninth annual report fromthe Advocates for Highway and AutoSafety. It rated Arizona poorly for its fail-ure to adopt strict laws on teen driving,seat belt and motorcycle helmet use, anddistracted driving, among others.Arizona has "some of the weakest lawsand yet they're surrounded by states thathave better laws," said Jacqueline Gillan,the group's president. "This is really a callto action for Arizona to step up and startpassing these laws."
Her group said crashes killed more than700 people in Arizona in 2010, at a costestimated by state officials at $2.7 billion.
"It doesn't make sense when you look atthe economic cost and carnage on theArizona highways that they are stillignoring some really effective publichealth interventions that could reallybring down deaths and injuries and costsfor the state," Gillan said.
But state officials challenged the report,saying the laws it identified as crucial"aren't going to help us."
A report on the website of the Governor'sOffice of Highway Safety says trafficdeaths in Arizona of unrestrained vehicleoccupants, alcohol-impaired drivers,motorcyclists without helmets and teendrivers all fell from 2006 to 2009. This ina state that does not have the strict lawsfor enforcing seat-belt use, requiringmotorcycle helmets and restricting teendrivers that the highway safety group saysare needed.
"We are following what our indicators areand pushing to do safety programs to saveand prevent tragedies," said AlbertoGutier, director of the Governor's Officeof Highway Safety. "We don't have toconsult or react to anything the rest of thecountry does."
Gutier said traffic deaths across the nationhave fallen steadily in recent years. Thattrend is mirrored in Arizona, where thenumber of highway fatalities went from1,293 in 2006 to 807 in 2009, accordingto both the state and the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration.
The number fell again to 762 in Arizonain 2010, according to the Advocates forHighway and Auto Safety report.
Gutier and Gillan agreed that part of thedecline has been driven by the poor econ-omy, which made gas relatively moreexpensive and resulted in fewer driverson the road.
But Gutier said there are other factors,noting that Arizona was one of five statesto earn a five-star ranking from MothersAgainst Drunk Driving in a reportreleased in November. That ranking wasbased on drunken driving countermea-sures, such as ignition interlocks andsobriety checkpoints.
"Law enforcement has done a fantasticjob in Arizona," of enforcing laws alreadyon the books, Gutier said.
The report by Gillan's group did scoreArizona relatively well for its drunkendriving laws, noting that the state hadalmost all of the recommended restric-tions: a ban on open containers, a require-ment for ignition-interlock devices fordrunken drivers and stiffened penaltiesfor drunken drivers who endanger chil-
dren. The state only got half-credit for itslaw requiring blood-alcohol tests on driv-ers killed in crashes; the report prefersthat those tests also be required on driverswho survive crashes in which someone iskilled.
Gutier said his office plans to allocate themajority of its funding to preventing traf-fic fatalities.
"I'm questioning the whole ranking andthe whole report," he said.
Ray "Still Ray" Fitzgerald, chairman ofthe 7,000 members ArizonaConfederation of Motorcycle Clubs, saidit would be difficult for state lawmakersto require that all motorcyclists wear ahelmet, which the report would prefer.
Fitzgerald, a motorcyclist of more than 40years, said motorcycle-rights organiza-tions like his support a "pro-choice"stance on helmets. The Prescott residentsaid he wears a helmet when it snows.
"I'm not against wearing helmets, I'magainst being told that I have to,"Fitzgerald said.
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