A Publication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of ArizonaJune 2019

Submitted By Mick Degn

May was celebrated as Mo-torcycle Safety and Aware-ness Month

When we started AMSAF backin 2011 we wanted to makesure we were promoting Mo-torcycle Safety and Aware-ness all the time and since

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Inside this Issue:

MMA of Arizona Listings 2

State Membership Information 3

NCOM Newsletter 4,5

MMA of Arizona Event Calendar 6

Editor’s Space 7

District Updates 10

Business Member Listing 12,13

AD&D Insurance 13

that time we have done that.We do it in a number of ways

need to contact aboutthe stop. Badge num-bers, license plates, offi-cer names. Our profilingmemorial opened thedoors for conversation,but we need to know thedetails to get us to theright party involved. Mov-ing forward, this is cru-cial to stopping profilingin Arizona.

Texting while driving;prohibition; enforcement:As many of you may al-ready know, Arizonapassed a bill this year toprohibit the use of aportable wireless com-munication device orstand-alone electronicdevice while operating amotor vehicle.

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each month through the following:

• Tuesday Safety tips onhttps://www.facebook.com/AMSAF.ORG/ we have some great safetytips that get a lot of shares andlikes.• Our Monthly newsletter,“The AMSAF Rider” with a lot ofgood information on safety andawareness.https://www.amsaf.org/subscribe-to-the-newsletter/ • Each month we give outMotorcycle Financial AssistanceScholarships to help individualsand families get into motorcycletraining.https://www.amsaf.org/scholar-ships/ • Each year we put on anevent that is geared to Safety andAwareness,” Riding for the LongHaul”, https://www.amsaf.org/rid-ing-for-the-long-haul / • We put up billboards tohelp promote “ Share the Road” • In the next couple monthswe will be announcing another pro-gram to help the motorcycle com-munity in relation to safety. Staytuned.

Our goal is to help reduce crashesand fatalities here in Arizona andit’s a campaign that can’t be just

for the month. We all need to beaware and promote safety andawareness all the time, every day,every month and all year.

These past months we have Dr.Sucher from Arizona Trauma Asso-ciation, Dr. Hu and Wendy Ottenfrom Dignity Health-Chandler Re-gional Medical talking about theimportance of Safety. These folkssee it first hand when someoneends up in the Hospital from acrash. Take a look at their mes-sage that is on our Facebookpage. We also want to thank our manySponsors who help us every yearso that we can do the things Ilisted above. Check out theseSponsors at:https://www.amsaf.org/sponsors-contributors/ . We couldn’t dowhat we do with the motorcycletraining Scholarships if it wasn’t forthe help from Governor Ducey andthe Governor’s Office of HighwaySafety.

I also want to thank the AMSAFBoard members who spend count-less hours helping AMSAF and thecommunity to get the word out andhelp make a difference. They areawesome.

The heat is here andremember to Ridesafe, Share the Roadand please wearproper riding gear toprotect you and makesure maintenance iscurrent on your motor-cycle.

Motorcycle Awareness

ProgramM.A.P.

Bobbi HartmannMotorcycle Awareness Program

MMA StateCoordinator

Bobbi HartmannMMA Authorized LobbyistBobbij2@earthlink.net

Motorcycle Profiling:Motorcycle profiling means law en-forcement arbitrarily uses the factthat a person rides a motorcycle orwears motorcycle-related apparelas a factor in deciding to stop andquestion, take enforcement actionagainst or arrest a person orsearch the person’s vehicle with orwithout legal basis under theUnited States Constitution and theArizona Constitution.

Good news regarding our Motorcy-cle Profiling Memorial. It PASSED!This memorial will not only createawareness regarding motorcycleprofiling, but establishes a collabo-ration with law enforcement andthe motorcycling community to ad-dress any incidents as they occur.Our memorial was tailored afterthe federal House and SenateResolutions. As passed by theHouse, our Memorial was filed inthe office of the Secretary of State

March 1, 2019. The Secretary willtransmit copies of our Memorial tothe captain of each law enforce-ment agency in the State of Ari-zona.

The passing of the federal anti-pro-filing Resolution (SR54), just priorto our Memorial being heard, wasa huge advantage. We were ableto let our state legislators knowthat the U.S. Senate felt it was anissue that needed to be ad-dressed. The Motorcycle RidersFoundation (MRF) and motorcy-clists’ countrywide are workinghard to pass the House version atthe federal level.

We need everyone to be aware. Ifor when you are ever profiled, youneed to document the specifics.Exact Time, Date, Location of thestop (i.e. between mile markersxyz on Highway so and so). Weneed to know the dept of law en-forcement that has stopped you.We need any information that youcan get to the motorcycle lobbyiststo help them determine who they

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MMA of Arizona District ContactsLeather/Eagle District Julie Funk District Manager 480-440-5155

OPEN Asst. District ManagerCindy Gates Secretary 623-695-5659

Rim Country District Ed “Big Papa” Carafa 602-471-4726 joannecarafa@gmail.com Terry “Hardware” Krider Asst. District Manager 909-844-4429

Verde Valley District Doug “8-Ball” Keatts District Manager 928-821-2689 Alan Christain Asst. District Manager 928-567-7478

MMA of Arizona Life ServiceMike BennettTom and Lynna Buohl Fritz Clapp, Esq Tom CorrDick “Turtle” Davis* Dave Deckwa Marysia Deckwa Mick DegnBob GatesHoward Gelman James Gonzales Lee Gonzales

Mary Hart Bobbi HartmannEd “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca “Vine” Holyoak Joseph HoodakRay “Rayman” HustonTambria Kirk-Huston Teri Kelley*Butch Kirkham Carl Letzin Joanne Letzin “Pipe” Loomis

Stony MondaySteve “Muskrat” Musgrave Janie PiccianoTony Picciano Wes SellardsMike Shearhart Willie ShearhartEdward “Jersey” Smith Betty McDonald-Swinford J. Swinford

MMA of Arizona Life MembershipCasa Grande DistrictTom CorrEddie DavisSteve Musgrave*Carol Myers

Cochise DistrictJon V. EverettKresent GurtlerErnie HarrisThom IhliDavid LeaboPhyllis RimmerBetty Rodriguez

Eagle DistrictJulie CissneKimberly ColeCherie DubrowBilly “Desperado” LarsonGeorge GrahamRay HoustonEufemio PolancoGene MummetEarl RigbyScot WilliamsonWesley StraitMichael Vigorito

Grand Canyon DistrictStephen Briggs

High Country DistrictMarlin KesslerColin MacDiarmid*Stony Monday

LeatherDavid BarrDebbie BasherRichard L. Davis*Jerry DyerTerry EngelkingCindy GatesJames GonzalesLee GonzalesLarry GriffithDave “Stiffy” HillDon HillRhonda Holz

Joseph HoodakTambria KirkDave KoppDavid LaddHenry “Skip” MikolajczykTony PiccianoJane PiccianoDeborah RiggsGerald RiggsJohn “Skip” SimsEdward SmithRon SpirlockPaul StuartGarry ThurstonKris WallMichael Wendt

Northern Arizona DistrictRay BozzolaLarry EvansJoseph HarrisBill HulseyCarlene HulseyBill JusticeMarie JusticeRenee LippertSteve”Limey” LippertEddie Lovato

Phoenix DistrictMark Be_ldenMark BoratoTom BuohlLynna BuohlRussell G. Cheetham Jr.David Deckwa Sr.Marysia DeckwaLee Erceg*Tom ErhardtVictor FlorioJack “Yukon Jack” FryJeff GordonTracy GruberMary HartBobbi HartmannBarbara Hatley*Roger HurmLee IrvineButch KirkhamJudy Kirkham

Karen KonleyKeven KullbergChester LarsonSue LeggettDean LottDiane MaloneBetty McDonaldLarry MyersFred PascarelliForrest PhillipsBeverlee SimmonsWaldo Stuart*Charles Swinford

Red Mountain DistrictMike “Maddog” BennettJames CionciJ.D. De PaolantonioDebra DonaldsonDave GreyBob GumforyGlen KoepkeTrish McElyeaMike ShearhartWillie ShearhartCarl LetzinJoanne Pilger-LetzinMichelle Wirth-Packer

Rim Country DistrictEd “Hollywood” HolyoakBecca HolyoakRuth LewisRoger OgbornDiane SchultzWayne SlocumJane Wilcox

Salt River DistrictJames BestMick DegnJohn EmersonChuck FranklinHoward GelmanBill GoodwinBob GumforySherry HarradenceGay HaywardJames HillyardWilliam Hitze

Wade JacksonLarry JenkinsPhyllis Kelley*Glen KoepkeElmer MyersDarline Olsen“Lady Jewells” Olson-LentzGreg OppedalDon “Sandman” RandolphCatherine “Kate” RouseLarry Venteicher

Tucson DistrictDennis BeyeM. JuareguiRon KoolRalph LevonPipe LoomisKathy MarbleMartin MinningerThe Solano Family

Verde Valley DistrictDavid BrowneKen CadiganRobert DixsonRose DixsonJessica HowellBob GatesBill Lyons Jr.Michael MooneyPhil O’NeilDale Vandermolen

Westsiders DistrictDeborah BlairKimberley “Sunshiney”ColeGeorge GrahamRay HustonGene “Gobb” MummertWesley “T-Bone” StraightMichael Vigorito

White Mountain DistrictTim BelousRandy CriderJohn “Oilcan” Fields*Bob Kirby

Ben McLachlanRobin PierceRandy RahnTerry K. RutherfordRich TuminelloDenise Hunter-TuminelloBuddy ZahnleWes SellardsDick Tush

Other DistrictMike Revere

MMA StateNCOMBill Bish - Encino, CAFritz Clapp Esq.Joe Eggleston*TankTiger Mike Revere

Motorcycle Club Life MembersSober Riders since08/2003Limey Riders since09/2005VIII’s Society since11/2006

Life Emeritus MembersRoger “Priest” Hurm -ChairmanBill Justice - ChairmanCJ Swinford - ChairmanColin “Cinders” MacDi-armid- Chairman*Tom Coor - Chairman

Co-Founders of MMA-AZJoe Eggleston, Esq.* AIMAttorneyRichard Lester, Esq. AIMAttorney

* In Memoriam

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MMA of Arizona District Meeting Times & LocationsEagle/Leather District2nd Saturday at 10 amCharley’s Place4324 W. Thunderbird Rd.Glendale, AZ

Rim Country District2nd Sunday at 10 am American Legion post 69on Hwy 260 Payson, AZ

Verde Valley DistrictWe still meet 2nd Sunday at 11am,Moose Lodge # 1449 - 1051 S. Broad-way, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

MMA of Arizona Membership

What is the MMA?MMA is a Motorcyclists Rights Or-ganization (MRO) comprised of mo-torcyclists and motorcycleenthusiasts who are concerned withthe future, safety, and welfare ofmotorcycling. We are a non-profit,educational organization dedicatedto improving the social atmospherethat surrounds motorcyclists, andprotecting the individual freedomsof citizens.

We are an association that lobbiesand educates the government andthe general public to promote mo-torcycling in a safe and positiveimage. When you become a mem-ber of the MMA of Arizona, youmake a difference in the ongoingmission to protect your right to rideand enjoy the motorcycle of yourchoice, your choice of riding ap-parel, and when and where you canride a motorcycle. These issues arereal and present in today’s “protectyourself from yourself” political en-vironment. This holds true for alllevels of government.

At the state level we have a lobbyistwho regularly visits our state capitalto lobby our legislators on the is-sues concerning the motorcyclistsin Arizona. On the national level weare aligned with the National Coali-tion of Motorcyclists (NCOM), andseveral other motorcycle rights or-ganizations.

Memberships are open to anyoneregardless of what type of motorcy-cle you ride, if any. All membershipsinclude: The Motorcycle PatriotNewsletter, Membership Card,$4,000 Accidental Death & Dis-memberment Benefit, Event Up-dates, Voting Guides, and theability to interact with some of themost politically active motorcyclistsin the state of Arizona.

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Lobbyist Report continuedIt has all the normal exceptions related to emer-gencies etc. We currently have many cities andeven my entire county with their own cell phonebans. Those will stay in effect until 1/1/2021 whenthe penalties piece of the bill goes into effect. Untilthen, law enforcement can pull you over but onlygive you a warning ticket.

VLT Tax:A bill created a statute last year that allows the Di-rector of ADOT to determine how much ‘additional’VLT tax each registered owner will have to payeach year to fully fund the Highway Patrols budget.It was suppose to be limited to $18. As it turns out,it is an additional $32 dollars on every vehicle. Weworked hard this year, to pass a bill introduced, torepeal this new statute and take the funds out ofthe general fund. The Governor had stated he

would veto it. The bill was stalled forever in finalread in the House and going nowhere. While thelegislators were still in session fighting over thebudget, the Senate had several members, includ-ing Ugenti-Rita, the sponsor of the VLT tax repeal,that wouldn’t vote for a budget unless they gotwhat they wanted. The first option she was offeredwas a decrease of the amount over a period of 5years. They followed that with an option to repealat a later date. She agreed to them eliminating thefee completely in January of 2021. This revisionwas not made to the initial bill SB1001, but ratheraccomplished through the budget process.

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NCOM NEWSLETTER

Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

LOUISIANA ENACTS LAW AGAINST MOTOR-CYCLIST PROFILINGLouisiana has become the third state to passlegislation to curtail the profiling of motorcyclistsby law enforcement, by unanimously approvingHouse Bill 141 in the state legislature (38-0 inthe Senate 6/2/19 and 103-0 in the House6/3/19), and the biker anti-discrimination meas-ure was signed into law on June 11, 2019 by de-mocrat Governor John Bel Edwards.

Effective August 1, 2019, HB 141, “Provides rel-ative to motorcyclist profiling training for peaceofficers,” by establishing the creation of a “mo-torcyclist profiling awareness training program”to include classroom or internet instruction “inthe current bias-recognition policing curriculum.”

Sponsored by Rep. Frankie Howard (R) at therequest of ABATE of Louisiana, with supportfrom the Louisiana Confederation of Clubs & In-dependents as well as the National Council ofClubs and the Motorcycle Profiling Project, thenew LA law defines “motorcyclist profiling” as“the arbitrary use of the fact that an individualrides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle relatedclothing or paraphernalia as a factor in decidingto stop, question, take enforcement action, ar-rest, or search an individual or his motorcycle ormotor vehicle.”

The Bayou State follows the states of Washing-ton (2011) and Maryland (2016) in passing simi-lar legislation, all by unanimous votes, and abipartisan federal anti-profiling bill currentlyawaits further action in the U.S. House of Rep-resentatives (House Resolution 255) after pass-ing by unanimous consent in the United StatesSenate (Senate Resolution 154) late last year.

MISSOURI HELMET LAW A SIGNATUREAWAY FROM REPEALThe Show-Me State may soon grant adult mo-torcycle riders the freedom to choose whetheror not to wear helmets, as legislation to repealtheir mandatory motorcycle helmet law for those18 and older who carry qualifying medical insur-ance is currently sitting on the desk of GovernorMike Parson (R) awaiting his signature. Parsonpreviously supported repeal as a member of thestate legislature.

Senate Bill 147 passed the Senate 21-12 onThursday, May 16 and the House voted 94-46the following day to advance the omnibus trans-portation package to the governor.

Missouri is currently in the minority amongstates, as only 19 states and the District of Co-lumbia mandate the wearing of motorcycle hel-mets by all riders. Repeal efforts have beendebated in the General Assembly for decades,and twice before lawmakers had passed helmetlaw repeal bills, in both 1999 and 2009, butcouldn’t overcome gubernatorial vetoes.

But now, with Republicans holding hyper-majori-ties in both chambers and the governorship, rid-ers’ rights groups like ABATE for Missouri andFreedom of Road Riders of Missouri took ad-vantage of the “perfect storm” to navigate theirbill through the Conservative-controlled legisla-tive agenda.

Gov. Parson has voted in favor of this issue inthe past, and according to the St. Joseph Postnewspaper, “nearly all stakeholders expect himto sign it.”

NEBRASKA POLICE TARGET MOTORCY-CLISTSIn a battle between bikers and cops, NebraskaState Troopers are working with local law en-forcement this summer to put the brakes onspeeding motorcycles.

For the second year in a row, troopers will con-duct special enforcement operations to stopspeeding bikers, utilizing an $18,000 grant fromthe Nebraska Department of TransportationHighway Safety Office that will allow for aviationsupport as well as more law enforcement on theground.

"Motorcycles have a unique ability to evade lawenforcement…(so) we'll use resources like heli-copters to help out," Nebraska State PatrolCapt. Jason Scott told KMTV 3 NewsNow inOmaha, adding that numerous citations havebeen made so far and arrests have been madefor reckless driving and for flight to avoid arrest.

"We've been working with the county attorney'soffices to make sure there's a message that'ssent here," Capt. Scott said. "We're not going totolerate the aggressive driving."

RED LIGHT CAMERAS BANNED IN TEXASDrivers in Texas are about to be seeing less red,as Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announcedthat he has signed legislation that bans red lightcameras across the Lone Star State. House Bill1361, authored by Representative JonathanStickland (R-Fort Worth), would prohibit the useof “photographic traffic signal enforcement sys-tems.”

Stickland told FOX7 the bill was motivated by “alot of reason,” including privacy concerns andthe right to due process.

The new law included a grandfather clause forcities involved in red light camera contracts thathave yet to end, except if the contract includesa provision allowing for state law to break it.

Ever since becoming legal in 2007, Texas law-makers have made attempts to turn the cam-eras off that were unsuccessful until now,according to the Star-Telegram. Red light cam-eras have come under fire elsewhere recently,with at least 7 other states trying to ban them.

WASHINGTON GOVERNOR SIGNS MOTOR-CYCLE LIABILITY BILLWashington Governor Jay Inslee (D) has signedHouse Bill 1014, which is a motorcycle liabilityinsurance bill.

Previously, motorcycle operators across thestate were not required to be insured under amotor vehicle liability policy, but HB 1014 spon-sored by Rep. Bill Jenkin (R-Prosser) changesthis by requiring all motorcycle operators to beinsured under a motor vehicle liability policy orthe allowed equivalent according to the termsrequired by current law.

“People are surprised to learn that motorcycleoperators are not required to have liability insur-ance. My bill simply requires those operating amotorcycle to meet the insurance requirements,or equivalent for registered motor vehiclesunder current law,” Rep. Jenkin told KEPRTVAction News. “When someone gets propertydamage, or in an accident, with an uninsuredmotorcyclist, they are stuck filing a claim andpotentially paying a higher premium. Havingmotorcycles insured, just like other vehicles,makes sense.”

Jenkin's bill goes into effect 90-days after theadjournment of the 2019 session.

GRASS CLIPPINGS AND MOTORCYCLES ADEADLY MIX

A number of states and localities have come tothe realization that grass clippings on the road-way are a danger to motorcyclists, and someare taking steps to outlaw the roughage.

In Pennsylvania, Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-Washington County) has proposed legislation toprotect motorcyclists by making it illegal to throwgrass clippings on the roadway during mowingseason, making the violation a fineable offensemuch like littering. She says grass clippings notonly cause the surface of the roadway to be-come extremely slippery, creating a hazard tomotorcycle riders and other drivers, as well aspresenting an environmental concern by clog-ging storm drains and can make their way intostreams and cause pollution.

When riders complain to law enforcement, theircomplaints are often dismissed as the currentlaw is not enforceable, but the senator’s pro-posal to add two words “grass clippings” to thelaw that makes throwing litter and other itemson the roadway an offense would fix that.

Her bill proposes fines of up to $300 for the firstoffense and up to a $1,000 for subsequent of-fenses, and would require the landowner to re-move the clippings from the roadway.

In Ohio, the city of Fremont says it will beginticketing people for blowing grass clippings intothe street, saying they pose a danger to motor-cyclists. City officials say dumping grass clip-pings in the road is illegal under a city ordinanceregarding “placing injurious material or obstruc-tion in street,” and the city says its code en-forcer and police department will be payingspecial attention to the issue throughout thewarmer months.

"Please make every effort to keep grass out ofour streets and keep Fremont safe for ourfriends on two wheels!" the city says.

Meanwhile, an Illinois rider is dead after a crashinvolving grass clippings on the road and losingcontrol of her motorcycle. Her husband, whoalso lost control of his motorcycle, told the localnewspaper; “I would like something to be donebetter than a $50 fine on grass clippings; it killspeople!” He has contacted his state representa-tive about increasing the penalty for making anunnecessarily dangerous mess in the road fromtrimming your lawn.

While some slippery hazards like wet leaves infall can't be avoided, not spraying grass clip-pings onto the road is as easy as pushing ordriving your lawn mower in the opposite direc-tion to spray back into your yard rather than outonto the roadway.

TARIFFS COULD DEVASTATE MOTORCYCLEINDUSTRY, CLAIMS TRADE GROUPIndustry leaders are encouraging activismahead of new import taxes, and the MotorcycleIndustry Council (MIC) is asking riders to helpstop a new round of tariffs on Chinese products.The sanctions will directly affect equipment andapparel that riders depend on, as well as motor-cycle parts and accessories and bikes built inChina. “The proposed additional 25% duty onChinese goods lumps gear like boots andgloves in with common replacement parts, likelithium-ion batteries, and curiosities, like livemanatees and blue-veined cheeses,” says theindustry trade group. Perhaps more devastatingto a business already working with tight marginsis a catchall -- number 8714.10.00 on the list --that includes all “Pts. & access. for motorcycles(including mopeds).”

The MIC makes the case that, in today’s motor-cycling economy, even the most ardent pur-chasers of American apparel and machines aregoing to feel a pinch to the wallet.

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“The proposed China List 4 includes essentiallyeverything that is not currently subject to an ad-ditional 25% tariff on Lists 1-3,” MIC Senior VicePresident Scott Schloegel says. “Tariffs aretaxes paid by companies and consumers inAmerica and it is critical that you make yourvoice heard now.”

ROLLING THUNDER FINAL RIDE, OR NOT?For over three decades, hundreds of thousandsof motorcyclists have roared into our nation’scapital over Memorial Day weekend for RollingThunder, an annual demonstration in support ofveterans, prisoners of war and service memberswho went missing in action, but due to financialand logistical constraints, this year’s rally wastheir last hurrah. Rally organizer and co-founder, Artie Muller, has announced that themassive rally, held every year in Washington,D.C. since 1988, has grown too costly and un-wieldy and will come to an end.

However, efforts to keep the rally going includePresident Donald Trump who pledged his sup-port and tweeted out during the “Ride for Free-dom” on Sunday, May 26 that Rolling Thunderwas not going to end after all: “The Great Patri-ots of Rolling Thunder WILL be coming back to

Washington, D.C. next year, & hopefully formany years to come,” he wrote. “It is where theywant to be, & where they should be.”

In addition, “Wreaths Across America” has sinceannounced a donation of $200,000 to RollingThunder to help cover costs and keep the ridegoing, with executive director Karen Worcestertelling Muller on that Monday’s “Fox & Friends”that “Remembering is too important to forget."

Muller said during the Fox News show that helooks forward to meeting with the presidentabout continuing the ride, but he also said thatinstead of holding one giant demonstration thegroup is planning to take the event nationwidenext year and hold rides regionally throughoutthe country with its 90 local chapters.

But one thing could surely bring the hordes ofpatriotic bikers back to D.C. in protest, said the74-year old Vietnam Veteran during his speechon the National Mall at this year’s Rolling Thun-der; if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moves toimpeach President Donald Trump.

EASY RIDER ENCOREJuly 14, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary ofEasy Rider -- and to celebrate, a newly-restored

4K version will be shown again in 400 theatersnationwide for just two nights; July 14th and17th.

Directed by the late, great Dennis Hopper, thefilm starred Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, andJack Nicholson in a role that scored him anOscar nomination.

In 1998, the film was officially added to the Na-tional Film Registry, and the American Film Insti-tute lists it on its 100 Greatest American Moviesof All Time.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Throughout history, ithas been the inaction of those who could haveacted, the indifference of those who shouldhave known better, the silence of the voice ofjustice when it mattered most, that has made itpossible for evil to triumph.”~ Haile Selassie, regent of Ethiopia (1892-1975)

Lobbyist Report continuedRedefining Motorcycles/Autocycles:With the recent proliferation of the Autocycles,some people feel that the federal definition of amotorcycle is no longer adequate. Many MRO’shave addressed this issue on the state level.

On the national level, Motorcycle rider Con-gressman Balderson who recently joined theHouse Motorcycle Caucus, also is a member ofthe House Trans and Infrastructure Committee.He has submitted a request to the committeeasking them to “Direct NHTSA to re-evaluate the

federal definition of a motorcycle as the currentdefinition includes autocycles. This is an attemptto eliminate autocycles from being registered asmotorcycles in the first place. Here in Arizona,the Governor signed a bill that added numerousequipment exclusions for Autocycles, to thestatute that eliminates them from having to weara helmet. We already have a separate state def-inition for Autocycles and remember a few yearsago we got ADOT to agree to separate Autocy-cle crash stats from ours. Some think it’s time totake a look at the federal definitions of motor ve-

hicles and bring those definitions in line withwhat is actually being operated on our road-ways today.

Bobbi HartmannMMA Authorized LobbyistBobbij2@earthlink.net

Paul ‘Skypilot’ PriceMMA Designated Lobbyistlrmcskypilot@centurylink.net

Motorcycle Profiling Bill Unanimously Passes Louisiana Househttps://www.motorcycleprofilingproject.com

The State of Louisiana is on pace to becomethe third state to pass a law addressing theissue of motorcycle profiling. On Tuesday, May15th, on a vote of 91-0, the Louisiana House OfRepresentatives unanimously approved HB 141which requires mandatory motorcycle profilingsensitivity training be integrated in the currentpolicing curriculum. The measure now goes onto the Louisiana Senate, moving one step closerto becoming law.

A Grassroots Effort

HB 141 is the result of the cooperative efforts ofABATE and the Confederation of Clubs ofLouisiana, with support from the MotorcycleProfiling Project and the 2018 National Motorcy-cle Profiling Survey.

On the heels of a successful campaign to ex-clude motorcyclists from the state masking lawswhich were being used as a mechanism of pro-filing, ABATE and the COC took the next logical

step by advocating a law addressing motorcycleprofiling at a broader level. With the help of leg-islators, particularly primary sponsor Represen-tative Frank Howard, HB 141 has yet to receivea no vote in either the judicial committee or theHouse Floor.

Mandatory Training

Recognizing that improper training is a primarycause of profiling, HB 141 requires motorcyclistprofiling sensitivity training and defines the con-cept. HB 141 reads:

(1) The council shall include motorcyclist pro-filing awareness training in the current biasrecognition policing curriculum. The trainingshall consist of at least one-half hour of class-room or internet instruction, or a combination ofclassroom and internet instruction. This trainingshall address issues related to motorcyclist pro-filing and shall be provided to peace officers asdefined in R.S. 40:2402(3)(a).

(2) For purposes of this Subsection, “motor-

cyclist profiling” shall mean the arbitrary use ofthe fact that an individual rides a motorcycle orwears motorcycle- related clothing or parapher-nalia as a factor in deciding to stop, question,take enforcement action, arrest, or search theindividual or his motorcycle or motor vehicle.

A National Discussion

Motorcycle profiling is now a legitimate policydiscussion. In fact, on December 11, 2018 theUS Senate unanimously approved a resolutiondirecting all states to follow the lead of Washing-ton State and Maryland and implement policiesaddressing the issue. An identical resolution isnow making its way through the US House ofRepresentatives.

Louisiana appears to be responding to this fed-eral directive.

*for HB 141 tracking and bill text go to:https://legiscan.com/LA/text/HB141/2019

What Every MC Needs to Know About the Mongols MC SentencingEntire Mongol Nation Gets 500k Fine, 5Years Federal Probation

The National Council of Clubs (NCOC), repre-senting the interests of motorcycle clubs nation-

wide, is extremely alarmed that the recent sen-tence imposed in US v. Mongol Nation case willbe seen as a green-light for the federal govern-ment to target innocent members of other mo-torcycle clubs that have had members found

guilty under RICO.

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12th Annual Brotherly Love-In

Saturday July 20th, 2019 Presented by Leather/Eagle District of MMA of Arizona

Hosted by BEAVER BAR & GRILL

11801 N 19th Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85029 Start Time 7pm - $10 per person

Break out your tie-love to raise donations for a worthy cause and to spend a fun night getting to know our

fellow riders.

Our Charity this year is Rainbow Valley Animal Search and Rescue. Owners Don and Judy believe in being the

voice for the voiceless by helping the animals in the community. From dogs that have been dumped in the desert, or are lost, or by helping families who cannot keep their pets. They search for owners, if no owners

are found, they get the dog up to date of vaccines, spay/neuter them and microchip them. Then they look

for the perfect forever home for them by carefully screening all potential adopters which includes home checks. We also have a program helping pets stay with their families. (aged, disabled.

low income etc.)

If You would like to donate items some needs include: dog treats, blankets, towels, colored poster paper (for signs) office supplies, bleach, original blue DAWN dish soap, laundry soap and other cleaning items, X-pens, kennels, carriers, collars, harnesses,

leashes (last 3 in various sizes).

Come on! Rock out to some tunes, play some fun bar games, lots of raffles, good food, cold drinks Beat the summer heat and hang loose with your extended family for a

great cause.

Rainbow Valley Animal Search and Rescue page on Facebook and make your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation by hitting the

donate button at the top of the page! FMI Contact Lee 623-693-4932

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What Every MC Needs to Know About the Mongols MC Sentencingcontinued

Please look at page 10... I have not seen aDistrict Report for MANY months...

Will someone please take care of that?

Thank you.

While the majority of the focus has understand-ably been on issues related to saving the patchand the government’s attempts to seize theMongols collective membership marks, therehas been little discussion related to the MongolsNation being indicted as an entity under RICOfor the first time in history.

The government’s goal for more than a decadehas been seizure of the club’s patch as a formof sentence under RICO. Although rebuked atevery juncture, the strategy of indicting the Mon-gol Nation as an entity was yet another attemptto take the patch. Although Judge Carter hasconsistently denied patch forfeiture requests,the other independent consequences of beingindicted as an entity are beginning to surface.

Carter orders $500k in sentencing fines

When Judge Carter denied patch, forfeiturebased on 1st and 8th Amendment grounds, healso made it clear that the government had aninterest in targeting the financial foundations ofthe Mongols Nation. Judge Carter writes, “It isbeyond question that the government has a le-gitimate interest in attacking the economic rootsof a criminal organization like the Mongol Na-tion.”

At the May 17th sentencing hearing JudgeCarter reinforced this belief. Judge Carter or-dered the Mongol Nation to pay $500k in sen-tencing fines, $250k per RICO count. Carterrejected the government’s request for $1 millionin fines. The club is required to pay monthly in-stallments of $8,475 until the fine is paid.

With hundreds of members nationwide, attorneyStephen Stubbs has stated the Mongol Nationis capable of paying this fine. However, the

magnitude of this fine has serious implicationsfor the majority of the motorcycle club world ifthis strategy is employed against other clubs.Simply put, $500k in sentencing fines wouldlikely financially crush all but the biggest clubs.

Mongol Nation sentencing fine ignores per-sonal guilt

Independent of the practical ability to pay mas-sive fines, consider that these fines are beingcollected from individuals that did not commitany of the crimes the Mongol Nation was foundguilty of. Many of the crimes used to establish aRICO violation go back more than a decade.Those culpable individuals have already beensentenced and many have already paid theirdebt to society.

The idea that restrictions and punishment arebeing applied to innocent individuals runscounter to long-established judicial principles.There is “no evidence that by merely wearing[Mongols MC] “colors,” an individual is “involvedin or associated with the alleged violent or crimi-nal activity of other [Mongols MC] members. It isa fundamental principle that the governmentmay not impose restrictions on an individual“merely because an individual belongs[s] to agroup, some members of which committed actsof violence.” In fact, the Supreme Court haslong “disapproved governmental action . . .denying rights and privileges solely because ofa citizen’s association with an unpopular organi-zation.” Healy v. James, 408 U.S. 169, 185-86(1972).

To impose restrictions on any person “whowears the insignia of [the Mongols MC], withoutregard to or knowledge of that individual’s spe-cific intent to engage in the alleged violent activ-

ities committed by other members, is antitheticalto the basic principles enshrined in the FirstAmendment and repugnant to the fundamentaldoctrine of personal guilt that is a hallmark ofAmerican jurisprudence. see Coles v. Carlini162 F.Supp.3d 380 (2015)

The entire Mongol Nation gets 5 years federal probation

The NCOC believes that the most concerningelement of sentencing is Carter’s decision toplace the entire Mongol Nation (defined as allofficial or full-patched members) on federal pro-bation for a period of 5 years. Nothing like thishas ever been done, which creates a great dealof ambiguity and potential for abuse. This is par-ticularly true considering that Assistant US Attor-ney Steve Welk and ATF agent John Cicconeare in charge of the Mongol Nation probationand both of these men have demonstrated thedesire to dissolve the Mongols Nation by anylegal means.

Understanding federal probation placed on anindividual is clear-cut and defined. For example,an individual on probation is always prohibitedfrom possessing and carrying firearms and hasno defense against search and seizure while onprobation. But when those same restrictions areplaced on the Mongol Nation as an entity, whatabout individuals that legally possess and carryweapons?

Mongol Nation Attorney Stephen Stubbs askedJudge Carter for clarification. Judge Carter ex-plained, for example, that the firearm restrictionwould not prohibit individuals that legally carryin their individual capacities.

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On May 17, 2019, ironically the 4th anniversaryof the Waco biker tragedy, Judge David Carter,presiding in the Federal District Court of CentralCalifornia, sentenced the Mongol Nation follow-ing a trial in which a jury found the club as an en-tity guilty of RICO Racketeering and Conspiracy.On a positive note, Judge Carter again denied allrequests related to forfeiting the club’s patch andcollective marks. On a not-so- positive note,Judge Carter imposed a $500,000 sentencing

fine to be paid in monthly installments of $8,475until paid in full. Finally, and most concerning tothe NCOC, Judge Carter placed the entire Mon-gol Nation on Federal probation for a term of 5years. Essentially, Judge Carter has opened thedoor to a legal campaign of profiling and harass-ment targeting the entire Mongols MotorcycleClub.

Smoke and mirrors

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34th ANNUAL NCOM CONVENTIONBy Bobbi Hartmann

The 2019 National Coalition of Motorcyclists’,was held at the Doubletree Universal OrlandoFlorida. This convention is a way for motorcycleindividual, groups and clubs to take a unitedstand to protect our rights and lifestyles. EveryNCOM convention has the ‘standard’ break outsessions. This one was no different. There wasthe AIM attorney conference, opening cere-monies, NCOM Legislative Task Force meeting,Special meetings such as Women in motorcy-cling, Clean and sober round table, Veterans af-fairs, and the Christian unity conference plusmore.

AIM Attorney Conference

We were given an update on WACO (5/17/15).The unfairness of the entire operation and thetotal carnage on so many lives, are still hard formost of us to comprehend.

None of the 177 people arrested will be held ac-countable for the shootout between the Bandi-dos and the Cossacks. After 4 years of trying,they have not made a single conviction. Whatthey did accomplish however, is to cause a ma-jority of those arrested, to lose their jobs,homes, bikes, and in some cases custody bat-tles.

It is believed that DA Abel Reyna arrested,charged and indicted most of these people forpurely political reasons and that he never hadany intent to take them to trial. It seems only fairthat Reyna lost his bid for re-election. His re-placement, Johnson, stated that Reyna hadfailed to focus on those most responsible andbring them to trial using charges that would fitthe individual accountability. He went on to sayhe should have concentrated on those chargesthat had solid evidence that would support averdict.

Others knew that charging individuals would notbe easy, as so much was happening at onetime. To positively say exactly who fired theshots that killed anyone, and to prove it beyonda reasonable doubt, would be a difficult task.

More than 100 bikers had their civil rights vio-lated, by being arrested without probable cause.A judge ruled late last year, that the more than100 biker lawsuits that were filed in federal dis-trict court, against McLennan County, the City ofWaco, Reyna and others, could proceed.

Mongols Patch Case

Bowtie (AIM Attorney) stated it was clear thatthe Mongols were not the only ones on trial, butthat motorcycle culture itself was being at-tacked. It was also clear that the prosecutorsdidn’t understand or twisted it. They said any-thing they could, to offend members of the jury.There were clear violations of their 1st and 8thamendments. There may be no more trial to ac-tually take the Mongols patch, however they aretrying to take away the right to “enforce” it, sothey Mongols no longer have control. This is abrand new way to “Seize the right to symbol-ism/speech.”

Some lawyers said that the forfeitures would nothold up based on constitutional grounds. One ofthe U.S. District Judges felt that the verdictswould face constitutional challenges as well.Seeing as how the forfeiture provision is withoutlimitation, it may exceed constitutional boundsin a specific case. Experts in intellectual prop-erty law have stated that although they canmake an effort to gain control of the trademarkrights to the logo, it would not be enough toclaim ownership of them.

The government tried to show how the clubsymbol was used to instill ‘fear’ in others. Fed-eral District Judge Carter said whether that’strue or not, the Government cannot justify therestriction of this speech given it symbolizes anassociative purpose.

The Government was asking for $250,000 foreach of 2 counts, but is now asking $500,000instead. I believe this will be under appeal.

In the end, Judge Carter nullified the federal ju-ries decision that the Mongols must forfeit therights to its trademarked emblem. He said itwould violate the clubs First Amendment right tofree speech and the excessive fines clause ofthe Eighth Amendment. Carter ruled that theirattempt to confiscate the patches amounted to apoorly devised, illegal case of government over-reach.

Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organiza-tions (RICO)

In reality, RICO acts as an arbitrary penalty en-hancer and prosecutorial bargaining tool! It sub-verts liberty and the true purpose of law. Withoutany conviction or proof of a case, they cantake/freeze your assets. It requires no criminalintent or even knowledge of what happened. Inorder to protect your clubs, you need to knowyour rights and assert them in the proper man-ner. Your COC’s need to have honest discus-sions, on a regular basis, on your civil rights.COC Meeting

Representatives from various clubs across thecountry sit up front and discuss what is going onin their states. They inform us on what is hap-pening in their COC’s and in many cases, whatlegislation they are working on with the MRO’s.This meeting helps those that may be havingdifficulty moving a bill, to hear what someoneelse has done to get around that.

The last speaker this year was Tombstone, aleader of the Vago’s California and starter of thevery first Confederation of Clubs. He remindedus that freedom is not free and how we have tofight everyday to counteract those that are outto prove that motorcycle clubs are criminal or-ganizations. He stated that the Mongols consti-tutional rights belong to all Americans. We cannever give up. These colors don’t run. When weride we are not just proud, we are exercising ourfreedoms and we’re fighting a war. He de-scribed the Mongols as a battle in that war. Healways finishes with 3 words:RESPECT – COMMUNICATIONS – PARTICI-PATION

Double D – Unity

Double D gave a superb speech on UNITY! Hesaid everything he has done is based on unity.When he first joined the Outsiders he didn’t re-ally care if something happened to someonethey didn’t like. But after his brother Pig Penwent to jail on false charges, he changed hismind.

You can find common goals if you’ll just take thetime to look. In most cases we have more com-monality than we have differences. This is espe-cially true when it comes to Profiling andDiscrimination. Many of the independents aban-doned the MRO’s after the helmet laws weredefeated in their states. In 2005-2010, theirCOC unified with ABATE of Washington andpassed the profiling bill. Maryland was next.ABATE’s realized many years ago that theyhave to respect the rights we have. Clubs wantit as well.

He had a meeting with Soldiers For Jesus inVegas, regarding passing the profiling resolutionat the federal level. It’s going to be all about allof us. At first independents didn’t believe it af-fected them and their 1st Amendment rights.They see that now. Club patches are a form ofidentity. If the Mongols lose we all lose.

The forming of the National Coalition of Clubshas been a good thing. Boar shows us how itworks. We need to be smart enough to sit at thesame table. We need to support all organiza-tions, not just ourselves.

SILENCE IS CONSENT – EVERY TIME WEARGUE AND FOCUS ON OURSELVES, WEGIVE THEM AN OPENING.

Restoring Your Rights

There was a seminar on Restoring Your Rights.Various AIM attorneys put this on. They handedout a ‘Restoration of Rights – A 50 State Guide.’It was truly surprising to see how it varied somuch from state to state. It included a Loss ofRights Section along with Restoring Your Vote,Restore Gun Rights, Who does Pardons, andinfo on Expunge.

For Arizona it stated – All rights lost with felonies– You can restore your voting rights the 1st timeafter sentence is complete, then only after apardon or court order. Restoring your gunsrights is a variable of 0-10 years after sentencecomplete, pardons are done by the Governorplus Board and expunging is limited and setaside by sentencing court.

Traffic Stops – When stopped by law enforce-ment, you need to assert/express your desire toleave. You can do this by stating, “Am I beingarrested or am I free to go?” You may have torepeat this numerous times. It was stressedover and over that there is such a thing as areasonable amount of time for traffic stop. Youcan ask the question above, but if you start aconversation or make a joke or engage the offi-cer in another manner, you are consenting tohave it extend.

Motorcycle ProfilingBobbi Hartmann

Motorcycle profiling means law enforcement ar-bitrarily uses the fact that a person rides a mo-torcycle or wears motorcycle-related apparel asa factor in deciding to stop and question, takeenforcement action against or arrest a person or

search the person’s vehicle with or without legalbasis under the United States Constitution andthe Arizona Constitution.

This is so important that I just wanted to re-iter-ate what I spoke to you about at the last ACMCmeeting. We need everyone to be aware. If or

when you are ever profiled, you need to docu-ment the specifics. Exact Time, Date, Location(i.e. between mile markers xyz on Highway soand so).

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However, if there is a nexus or an implied con-nection to the Mongol Nation leadership thenthe prohibition applies.

But even Judge Carter’s explanation is ambigu-ous, which creates more questions than an-swers. Does this mean individuals wearing aMongols patch cannot carry a weapon? Doesthis mean no one can possess a weapon in aMongol Nation clubhouse or at a Mongol Nationevent? If so, what about associates andfriends? Does this mean that no one can carry aweapon when around the leadership of the

Mongol Nation?

In terms of search and seizure, what is consid-ered Mongol Nation property or a Mongol Na-tion clubhouse? If a club meeting is held at anindividual’s home does that mean it is function-ing as a clubhouse? Can any member or asso-ciate be freely searched without reasonablesuspicion or probable cause if they are inside aMongol Nation clubhouse?

Beyond the Mongol Nation

Regardless of any personal opinions, the fate ofthe Mongols MC is in many ways creating ablueprint for the destruction of motorcycle clubculture across the board, particularly 1% clubs.Indeed, it is even more accurate to argue thatthe fate of the Mongols MC is creating a blue-print for the destruction of civil liberties in gen-eral, far beyond just motorcycle clubs.Unification of energy, intellect and resourcesmay be the only chance motorcycle club culturehas to resist the monolithic power of the federalgovernment and the attempts to extinguish anentire community.

What Every MC Needs to Know About the Mongols MC Sentencingcontinued

Motorcycle Profiling continued We need to know the dept of law enforcementthat has stopped you. We need any informationthat you can get to the motorcycle lobbyists tohelp them determine who they need to contactabout the stop. Badge numbers, license plates,officer names. Our profiling memorial opened

the doors for conversation, but we need to knowthe details to get us to the right party involved.Moving forward, this is crucial to stopping profil-ing in Arizona.

Respectfully,

Bobbi HartmannModified Motorcycle Association of AZAuthorized Lobbyist602-672-3531bobbij2@earthlink.net

News from the MRFFor Immediate Release

May 24, 2019

The Motorcycle Rights World Losses anotherFreedom Fighter

It is with great sadness that the Motorcycle Rid-ers Foundation has learned of the passing ofJohn Pierce. John was a dedicated freedomfighter, a Marine, husband, family man, mentor,brother, pilot, biker, former MRF Board Member,and he served in many capacities at the SMROlevel. With John’s career background, hebrought a new perspective and professionalismto the MRF and his SMRO’s. Having lived inseveral states he spread his knowledge anddedication around and left a lasting impact onseveral SMROs, as well as the MRF. From dayone we all knew his heart, passion, and dedica-tion.

The MRF would like to express our sincere andheartfelt condolences to John’s wife Chris andfamily and we offer our thoughts and prayers toall who were deeply touched by this great man.

Ride in Peace John

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For Immediate Release

May 24, 2019

Another Successful Bikers Inside the Belt-way

Bikers Take the Hill

This week was the 11th Annual Michael “Boz”Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway event in Wash-ington D.C. Nearly 150 bikers from 28 statesmade the journey to Washington D.C., to advo-cate for issues of importance to the motorcyclecommunity. With kickstands up at 6:45am, anarmada of bikes rolled down the streets ofWashington to the doorstep of the U.S. CapitolBuilding.

Riders met with almost 300 Congressional of-fices to discuss issues like motorcycle profiling,

autonomous vehicle technology, the definition ofa motorcycle and consumer education sur-rounding ethanol. It goes without saying thatwhen 100 plus bikers start roaming the halls ofCongress people take notice. In fact, we wereso visible that a Congressman started up a con-versation with a few riders in an elevator andthe next day signed on to our profiling resolu-tion!

The MRF would like to thank all those that par-ticipated in the Bikers Inside the Beltway event.We know that coming to Washington requirestime, money and effort on your behalf, but it isan invaluable way for us to advocate for our pri-orities. Included in the contingent were repre-sentatives from many State Motorcycle RightsOrganizations (SMRO), the Confederation ofClubs, the National Coalition of Motorcyclists,the National Council of Clubs and the Motorcy-cle Profiling Project. Everyone coming togetherin Washington, to accomplish the shared goals.The D.C. team would not be successful withoutthe grassroots effort of our members and part-ners.

Next week Congress is in recess for MemorialDay and most lawmakers will return home totheir districts to meet with constituents. If youwere unable to make it to Washington, nextweek is a great opportunity to stop by your Con-gressman’s local office to chat with them aboutthe motorcycle community. Below is a link to theissue papers on topics we discussed in Wash-ington. These one-page papers are a great wayto educate lawmakers on issues of importanceto motorcyclists. We need to keep up the pres-sure and make sure that our concerns are notforgotten. 2019 Bikers Inside the Beltway Talk-ing Points

First Time Riders

While bikers from around the country weremeeting with lawmakers, the MRF in connectionwith the National Transportation Safety Board(NTSB) and MRF Awareness & Education (MRFA&E), hosted an open house where Capitol Hillstaff had the opportunity to “ride a motorcycle”inside a government building. The smart trainerprovided by MRF A&E was a unique opportunityfor Capitol Hill staffers to try their hand at riding

a motorcycle. For many, this was their first ex-perience to understand the skills required to op-erate a motorcycle.

The leadership of the MRF including PresidentKirk “Hardtail” Willard and Vice President JayJackson welcomed Michael Fox from the NTSBto the open house. Michael is the lead govern-ment investigator for all accidents involving mo-torcycles nationwide. Michael is a passionatemotorcyclist who understands the balance be-tween safety and personal freedom. Michaelwas excited to be part of Bikers Inside the Belt-way and pledged to work with the MRF to findcommon ground on issues we can agree on.

Awards

Bikers Inside the Beltway was the perfect oppor-tunity for the MRF to thank specific lawmakerswho have been true champions for our move-ment. On Tuesday, Senator John Thune ofSouth Dakota and Congressman Mike Burgessof Texas were presented with their MRF Legisla-tor of the Year vests.

Senator Thune was the lead Republican in intro-ducing the AV START Act – the first federalframework to mandate the regulation of auto-mated vehicles. Prior to the bill’s introduction,his office worked directly with ABATE of SouthDakota and the MRF to understand riders’ con-cerns on the issue and then included motorcy-cle-specific considerations in the bill.

Jiggs Cressy, Executive Director of ABATE ofSouth Dakota presented Senator Thune with hisvest and stated, "Senator Thune has not onlybeen a close family friend but has also been adedicated servant to South Dakota for manyyears. He has also been a supporter of the mis-sion of ABATE of South Dakota, and the MRF.Senator Thune and his staff have always madetime to listen to the concerns and opinions ofmotorcyclists from both South Dakota andacross the country. I can't think of any Senatormore deserving of this honor than SenatorThune."

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News from the MRF continued At a ceremony in front of the U.S. Capitol withriders in attendance, Kirk “Hardtail” Willard pre-sented Congressman Burgess with his legislatorof the year vest. Congressman Burgess spokeabout the formation of the House MotorcycleCaucus and his efforts over the last decade tofight for the rights of motorcyclists. Congress-man Burgess was joined at the podium by Con-gressmen Tim Walberg of Michigan andCongressman Troy Balderson of Ohio. All threeCongressman are riders, members of the HouseMotorcycle Caucus and passionate about pro-tecting riders on and off the road.

For 30 minutes after the ceremony the threeCongressmen chatted with riders from all overthe country, sharing stories about their experi-ences and their efforts back home to fight for is-sues of importance to motorcyclists. The MRFthanks not only Senator Thune and Congress-man Burgess but Congressman Walberg, Con-gressman Balderson and all the Members ofCongress who took time this week to meet with

and listen to riders.

Special Thanks

An event of this size requires hard work andlong hours by board members, employees andvolunteers. A few individuals went above andbeyond, and we’d like to give them a specialshout out.

Tiffany Cipoletti, MRF Director of Operations,not only spent hours scheduling meetings anddrafting talking points but also spent nearlythree full days navigating the bureaucratic mazethat is the Washington D.C. Department ofParking. This effort allowed over 100 motorcy-cles to safely ride and park in our nation’s capi-tal.

Dave Dwyer, SSMRO Representative to theMRF board and fellow ABATE of Wisconsinmember ‘Seven’ lead the procession of motor-cycles from the hotel in Virginia to the steps ofthe U.S. Capitol.

Fred Harrell, MRF Director of Conferences andEvents, coordinated affordable hotel packagesand meeting space for attendees. This is noeasy feat in one of the most expensive metro-politan areas of our country.

Ron Braaksma from the MRF A&E, drove over1,000 miles to Washington with a smart trainerhitched to his truck. The smart trainer gave con-gressional staff a small look into the skill set thatis required to ride a motorcycle.

Finally, we would like to thank our SSMRO part-ners for supporting this event, the MRF and itsboard members who spent the days prior to theevent in meetings and discussion groups work-ing to keep the MRF a vibrant and relevantvoice for motorcyclists.

Thank you to all for a great event and we hopeto see even more riders in Washington D.C.next year!

Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the BeltwayCapitol Hill Update

Paying Dividends

After a week away from Washington, Congressreturned to town this week, and the hard work ofMRF members during Bikers Inside the Beltwayis starting to pay off.

In just the last two weeks, 17 Congressional of-fices have signed on as cosponsors to H. Res255, the anti-motorcyclist profiling resolution.We have now brought the total number ofcosponsors to 40 since the resolution was intro-duced at the end of March. We have surpassedthe 38 cosponsors garnered in the 18 monthsthat we worked on the previous anti-profilingresolution during the 115th Congress.

The most recent cosponsors are:

Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ)Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ)Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-LA)Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA)Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD)Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN)Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN)Congressman George Holding (R-NC)Congresswoman Ann Kuster (D-NH)Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV)Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV)Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH)

Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-PA)Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX)Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI)

Additionally, in the last two weeks, five new law-makers joined the House Motorcycle Caucusbringing the total membership up to 27.

The new caucus members:

Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL)Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN)Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN)Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC)Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD)

These new cosponsors and caucus membersare a direct result of MRF members meetingwith Congressional offices and asking them tostand with the motorcycle community. Our grow-ing numbers demonstrate two things, first thatour message is starting to gain traction on Capi-tol Hill and second that MRF members meetingwith, sending letters or calling their elected offi-cials is the most effective way to change publicpolicy. Thank you to everyone that has an-swered the call.

State News - 3 and Counting…

This week the Louisiana State Senate joinedtheir House colleagues and UNANIMOUSLYpassed HB 141; a bill that requires mandatory

motorcycle profiling training be included in thepolice training curriculum. The measure is ex-pected to be signed into law by Governor JohnBel Edwards (D) in the coming weeks. HB 141has two key provisions:

(1) The council shall include motorcyclist profil-ing awareness training in the current bias recog-nition policing curriculum. The training shallconsist of at least one-half hour of classroom orinternet instruction, or a combination of class-room and internet instruction. This training shalladdress issues related to motorcyclist profilingand shall be provided to peace officers as de-fined in R.S. 40:2402(3)(a).

(2) For purposes of this Subsection, “motorcy-clist profiling” shall mean the arbitrary use of thefact that an individual rides a motorcycle orwears motorcycle- related clothing or parapher-nalia as a factor in deciding to stop, question,take enforcement action, arrest, or search theindividual or his motorcycle or motor vehicle.

The MRF would like to congratulate all those in-volved in this victory for the motorcycle commu-nity. When the bill is signed into law, Louisianawill join Washington State and Maryland as thethree states with laws against the profiling ofmotorcyclist. Great work, Louisiana!

Your Team in D.C. Tiffany & Rocky

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation

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42,000 Votes Cast for People’s Choice Winners;Next Round of Judging Gets Rolling�

MILWAUKEE (June 13, 2019) – After fierce on-

line competition, the people have spoken, cast-ing 42,000 votes for the coolest custom motor-cycles in the United States. Twenty-one U.S.custom bike builds reign as the “People’sChoice” award winners in Harley-Davidson’sBattle of the Kings competition.

From April 15 to May 15, public voters cast anonline ballot for their favorite custom bikeacross three categories: Chop, Race and Dirt.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON NARROWS U.S. FINALISTS IN “BATTLEOF THE KINGS” CUSTOM BIKE BUILD COMPETITION continueddealers and local trade school students fromacross the nation. To view* the “People’sChoice” winners locate the award badge on thewinning motorcycles at H-D.com/BattleOfTheK-ings.

Though the Battle of the Kings competition firstrevved up in 2015, it’s the first year that U.S.trade school students were invited to partnerwith local dealers for a unique, real-world train-ing opportunity. Under the guidance of experi-enced Harley-Davidson mechanics, studentswere introduced to the creativity, customizationprowess and technical precision of motorcyclecustomization.

“With this competition, we are seeing first-handthe passion and drive these students have notonly for motorcycling but for leaning into newexperiences that teach them how to think big,”said Heather Malenshek, Harley-Davidson ChiefMarketing Officer. “Battle of the Kings allowsthese students to apply their creativity and fun-nel this passion into real-life applications that

will ride with them for generations.”

As the competition continues to roll towards thefinal crowning of one U.S. Battle of the KingsChampion, the first 18 finalists were announcedon Monday, June 10. Harley-Davidson market-ing and styling employees selected the top 18 fi-nalists – the top six from each of the three buildcategories. These bikes have a ‘Category Final-ist’ award badge affixed to their motorcycle inthe gallery at h-d.com.

The second round of judging will narrow these18 down to one in each build category of Chop,Dirt and Race. The finalists are set to be an-nounced by July 1 and will be judged by topjournalists from American Iron Magazine, CycleWorld and Cycle Source as well as Harley-Davidson enthusiast, Milo Ventimiglia, from theTV Series This is Us.

These top three finalists will then go head tohead for the U.S. title at the Annual Harley-Davidson Dealer Meeting held in Milwaukee in

August. The competition doesn’t end there, aslater in November the U.S. winning bike and itsbuild crew will travel to Milan, Italy to competewith four other global finalists for the ultimatetitle of “Battle of the Kings Champion.”

Holding these titles is nothing to scoff at. TheBattle of the Kings contest is the largest dealercustom bike build competition in the world high-lighting the endless possibilities to personalizeHarley-Davidson motorcycles. Since its begin-nings, Battle of the Kings has created more than500 custom bikes.Through programs like Battleof the Kings, Harley-Davidson is building thenext generation of skilled tradespeople and in-spiring students to get involved in the excitingworld of motorcycle customization.

See the builds from dealerships around theworld and sign up to get your free Battle of theKings sticker by visiting H-D.com/BattleOfTheK-ings. Follow the competition on social mediawith#BattleOfTheKings.

TEXAS CLUB ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENThttps://blog.bikernet.com

As of June 9th, 2019, the State of Texas andmotorcycle clubs associated with the TexasConfederation of Clubs and Independents is of-ficially no longer affiliated with AIM and by de-fault has disassociated with NCOM, and further,will no longer be known as a Confederation ofClubs.

This is not a decision that came easy but onethat is necessary as we narrow our focus onTexas bikers, Texas legislative matters, andstrengthening the Texas motorcycling commu-nity. Moving forward, we will operate under thename, Texas Council of Clubs and Independ-ents.

Our mission to you, the motorcycling commu-nity, is to operate as an organization that serveswith transparency, tenacity, and efficiency; with-out the interference of outside individuals. TexasCouncil of Clubs and Independents will continuededicating our time fighting the ever increasingepidemic of motorcycle profiling in the State ofTexas while educating the public and our legis-lators of this constant attack on our Constitu-tional rights. We will continue to fosterrelationships with organizations and groups

within the State of Texas that share our com-mon interests.

As you know, the Confederation of Clubs inTexas has operated as 12 distinct and au-tonomous regions. This rebranding to TexasCouncil of Clubs and Independents will not af-fect this. We encourage each region to continueoperating as they have, since they are the mostfamiliar with specific needs of their region.

Logistically, Region 1 will be able to assist anyregion that may have questions relating tologos, inventory of new patches, etc.

Technologically, you will see some refreshingchanges. We are already operating a TCOC&Iwebsite (http://txcocinews.org/) and that will notchange. In addition to that, we will be launchinga Biker Communication Network that will includea website that is strictly biker news that willserve as a one stop shop for news that may af-fect or be of interest to Texas bikers. News andinformation will be spread across all socialmedia platforms in an effort to increase aware-ness, activism, and entertainment. These plat-forms will be strictly used for news andlegislative matters only and we encourage allbenefits, bike nights, and parties be advertised

in your local social media platforms and groups.

Legally, we are working with a number of attor-neys that have agreed to look at civil libertiescases that highlight the epidemic of motorcycleprofiling. This process is already in the worksand cases are already being filed. There will bemore information to come on this matter as webetter define regional efficiency and qualificationcriteria. In the meantime, if you have been thesubject of a potential profiling case, please fillout an incident report athttp://txcocinews.org/in-cident-report.html. Don’t forget, “Ride-Record-Report”.

Financially, to increase transparency and ac-countability, we are filing for 501(c) status.

Finally, we are energized with the possibilitiesthat this change places before us. We appreci-ate your dedication to the organization and wel-come those who would like to stand shoulder toshoulder as we fight for the rights of the motor-cycling community and remind the Texas legis-lators that the voices of over 350,000 registeredmotorcycle enthusiasts will not be ignored.

Much respect,Texas Council of Clubs and Independents

Eighth Circuit Rules Cursing At A Traffic Cop Is Not a Crimehttps://www.thenewspaper.com

Eric Roshaun Thurairajah was driving his 2008Chevrolet Cobalt on Grand Avenue in Fort Smith,Arkansas, four years ago when he noticed a copissuing a ticket to a minivan driver on the side ofthe road. So the man yelled an expletive atTrooper Lagarian Cross to let him know how hefelt about what the officer was doing. On Monday,the Eighth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled thatdropping an F-bomb on a cop is protected freespeech.

Trooper Cross claimed two kids in the van put theirhands over their mouths in alarm at Thurairajah'snaughty words, and that the profanity justified ar-resting Thurairajah for disorderly conduct. The in-censed trooper then let the woman in the van gofree so he could stop Thurairajah, who was imme-diately handcuffed and thrown in the back of asquad car. The man was taken to the SebastianCounty Jail, where he spent eight hours in a filthycell with an overflowing toilet. Thurairajah was not

allowed to wear socks or shoes, even thougheveryone else in the cell with him had them on. Ontop of this, Thurairajah's Cobalt was impoundedand he had to hire a lawyer to have the chargesagainst him dropped.

Thurairajah is now seeking compensation througha federal lawsuit. The three-judge appellate paneldecided the trooper cannot claim immunity for hisconduct because it violated clearly establishedconstitutional norms. The trooper was entirelywrong about the application of the disorderly con-duct law, according to the unanimous three-judgepanel.

"Under the statute, the verbal content of Thuraira-jah's yell is irrelevant," Chief Judge Lavenski R.Smith wrote for the court. "The statute does notpenalize offensive speech, only unreasonable orexcessive noise."

The court rejected the trooper's attempt to claimthe offensive phrase was so significant that it justi-

fied an arrest.

"Thurairajah's shout was unamplified and fleeting,no crowd gathered because of it, city traffic wasnot affected, no complaints were lodged by any-one in the community, business was not inter-rupted, nor were an officer's orders disobeyed,"Judge Smith wrote.

The arrest, then, was in retaliation for the contentof Thurairajah's speech.

"With limited exceptions not relevant here, evenprofanity is protected speech," Judge Smith ex-plained. "Criticism of law enforcement officers,even with profanity, is protected speech."

As a result of Monday's ruling, Thurairajah canproceed with his lawsuit against Trooper Cross forboth First and Fourth Amendment violations.

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MMA of Arizona Business Member Listing by CityAt Large

Sober Riders MC, Inc Organizations and ClubsBusiness Life Member

Apache Junction

American Legion Riders Post 27 1018 S. Meridan Rd.Apache Junction, AZ 85220602-541-2441 www.ajlrpost27.orgBusiness Life Member

Captain’s Bar 300 W. Apache Trail #118Apache Junction, AZ 85217480-288-2590 Business Life Member

Avondale

Dart Cycle Worx 1060 N. Eliseo Felix Way Ste. 10Avondale, AZ 85323623-925-5503 www.dartcycleworx.comBusiness Life Member

Camp Verde

Ligon Excavation636 S McCracken Ln.Camp Verde, AZ 86322928-300-2126Business Life

Clarkdale

10-12 Lounge910 Main StClarkdale, AZ 86324928) 639-0800

Verde Valley Moose Lodge 14491051 S BroadwayClarkdale, AZ 86324Business Life

Coolidge

Tags Cafe 156 N. AZ Blvd.Coolidge, AZ 85128520-723-1013

Cottonwood

ABC Body Shop 1269 E Cherry StCottonwood, AZ 86326928-634-6442Business Life

Bedrock Landscape Materials & Supplies770 E State Route 89A,Cottonwood, AZ 85302928-634-1490Business Life Member

Chaparral Bar 325 S. Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326928-254-1307 928-634-2131

Kactus Kate’s Bar 929 N. Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326928-634-7822

The American Legion Riders Post 25 Business Life Member

Scherich Insurance LLC657 E Cottonwood St, Ste 6C, Cottonwood AZ 86326928-567-0335

Seitz Architectural Design 728 Cove ParkwayCottonwood, AZ 86326928-646-1788, 928-301-2620Business Life Member

The Bar at Strombolli’s 321 S. Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326928-634-3838

The Steak-N- Stuff1100 S SR 260 #21Cottonwood, AZ 86326602-571-8142Business Member

Cornville

Old Corral Bar11375 E Cornville RdCornville, AZ 86325928-649-9495

Gilbert

Team Arizona Motorcyclist Training Center 36 N. William Dillard Dr.Gilbert, AZ 85233480-998-9888, 480-236-2997Business Life Member

Glendale

Charley’s Place 4324 W. Thunderbird Rd.Glendale, AZ 85306602-439-1668 Business Life Member

Limey Riders Post Office Box 780Glendale, AZ 85311623-930-9165 Business Life Member

US Military Vets MC500 N. Estrella Parkway #B514Goodyear, AZ 85338-2894361.944.0032Business Life Member

Humboldt

Arizona Trike Shop 3650 AZ-69Humboldt, AZ 86329928-632-8910 Business Life Member

Mayer

Smokin’ Harley’s Steakhouse 11255 AZ-69Mayer, AZ 86333928-379-8480 928-632-4255Business Life Member

Mesa

America’s Ultra Clean Carpet Cleaning 738 E. Dana Suite AMesa, AZ 85204480-206-4003 Business Life Member

Mainstreet Motorcycles 9750 E. Apache Tr.Mesa, AZ 85207480-357-7595 Business Life Member

VIII Society M/C 7930 E. 1st Ave.Mesa, AZ 85208480-227-2690 Business Life Member

New River

Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon 47801 N. Black Canyon HighwayNew River, AZ 85087623-465-9903Business Life Member

Page

Blair’s Trading Post 626 N. Navajo Dr.Page, AZ 86040928-645-3008 www.blairstradingpost.comBusiness Life Member

Fred’s Liquor Store 902 N. Navajo Dr.Page, AZ 86040520-645-3575 Business Life Member

Page Boy Motel 150 N. Lake Powell Blvd.Page, AZ 86040928-645-2416 www.pageboymotel.usBusiness Life Member

Page Honda 915 Coppermine Rd.Page, AZ 86046928-645-3251 800-432-6923www.pagehonda.comBusiness Life Member

Ranch House Grille 819 N. Navajo Dr.Page, AZ 86040928 645-1420 Business Life Member

Windy Mesa Bar800 N. Navajo Dr.Page, AZ 86040928-645-2186 Business Life Member

Payson

All-Clene Carpet Cleaners 609 W. Bridle Path LanePayson, AZ 85541928-468-1358, 480-734-3436www.all-clene.comBusiness Life Member

Amon Builders, Inc. 903 E. Hwy 260 #6Payson, AZ 85541928-474-0689 www.amonbuilders.comBusiness Life Member

Lil Joe’s Leathers Post Office Box 839Payson, AZ 85547800-643-3321, 928-200-3665www.liljoesleather.comBusiness Life Member

Mazatzal Casino AZ-87Payson, AZ 85541800-777-7529 Business Life Member

Miller Auto Works 600 W. Main St. Suite APayson, AZ 85541928-468-8855 Business Life Member

Payson Packaging 106 Bonita St.Payson, AZ 85541928-474-5260 www.paysonpackaging.com

RTD Automotive3898 E Az Highway 260Payson, AZ 85541928- 468-6164

Tonto Silk Screen & Embroidery403 W. FRONTIER ST.PAYSON, AZ 85541928-474-4207

Peoria

Airepros Air Conditioning & Heating LLC 24654 N. Lake Pleasant PkwyPeoria AZ 85383, Suite 103-340623-225-8199 623-225-6116Business Life Mem

CJ Creations 10348 W. CashmanPeoria, AZ 85383623-412-2110 Business Life Member

Phoenix

Alex & Associates Attorney at Law1717 E. Bell Rd., Suite #1Phoenix, AZ 85022602-971-1775 www.alexandassociates.com Business Life Member

Angelo Bellone CPA-PLC 3420 E. Shea Blvd. #140Phoenix, AZ 85028602-765-6111 Business Life Member

Breyer Law Offices15715 S 46th St Ste 100Phoenix, AZ480-505-2162Business Life

Greer Wilson Funeral Home 5921 W. Thomas Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85033623-245-0994 623-262-4565Business Life Member

Law Tigers 362 N. 3rd Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85003602-516-0000 602-271-0183www.lawtigers.comBusiness Life Member

Renegade Classics 3102 E. Cactus Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85032602-595-9598 Business Life Member

Skinny Dipping Pools 18655 N. 35th Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85027602-292-4033 www.skinnydippingpools.comBusiness Life Member

Scottsdale

Southwest Trikes 7430 E. ButherusScottsdale, AZ 85260480-951-7171 Business Life Member

Sedona

Olde Sedona Bar & Grill1405 State Route 89ASedona, AZ 86336928-282-5670

PJ’s Village Pub, Inc.40 W. Cortez #7Sedona, AZ 86351928-284-2250www.pjsvillagepub.com

Strawberry

Bandits Restaurant & The Dirty CowboySaloon Bar and Restaurant5079 N Hwy 87Strawberry, AZ 85544928-363-4075

MotorcycleSafari.com928-476-1955

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Show Low

Days Inn - Show Low 480 W. Duece Of ClubsShow Low, AZ 85901928-537-4356 Business Life Member

Native New Yorker #12 391 W. Duece Of ClubsShow Low, AZ 85901928-532-5100 Business Life Member

Springerville

American Legion Post #30 825 E. MainSpringerville, AZ 85938928-339-4475 928-551-3320Business Life Member

Booga Red’s 521 E. Main St.Springerville, AZ 85938928-333-2640 928-245-1670Business Life Member

Star Valley

Mad Mario’s Breakfast & BBQ3964 E AZ HWY 260Star Valley, AZ 85541928-978-3705Business Member

Spur Bar3964 E AZ HWY 260Star Valley, AZ 85541928-472-7787Business Member

Surprise

Arizona Dragon Slayer Exterminator 26307 N. 157th Ave.Surprise, AZ 85387602-526-0919 602-526-1312Business Life Member

H & H Plumbing & Drain Cleaning16772 W. Bell Road Suite 110 #233Surprise, AZ 85374632-322-9100 www.HandHplumbingAZ.comBusiness Life Member

Tempe

Aflac Insurance209 E. Baseline Rd., E203Tempe, AZ 85283480-686-4346 480-838-9020britton_johnson@us.aflac.comBusiness Life Member

American Legion Riders Tempe Post #2 2125 S. Industrial Park Ave.Tempe, AZ 85282Business Life Member

Beyer Appliance Service Inc.1797 W University Dr #172Tempe, AZ 85281480-659-1400Business Life

Tonopah

Tonopah Joe’s Family Restaurant 41101 W. Indian School roadTonopah, AZ 85354623-386-3895 Business Life Member

Youngtown

Curly’s Customs Motorcycle Shop12040 N. 111th AvenueYoungtown, AZ 85363623-977-0339, 623-764-6562Business Life Member

Other

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Distracted Drivers Kill Motorcyclists https://www.motorcycling.caOne million Cana-dian motorcyclists are back on the roads andtrails. May signals the arrival of warmer weatherand the official launch of Motorcycle SafetyAwareness Month. This year, the MotorcyclistsConfederation of Canada (MCC) is reminding alldrivers that sharing the road means sharing theresponsibility.

“Distracted drivers are killing motorcyclists,”says Dave Millier, MCC Chair. While mostprovinces have strengthened their distracteddriving laws and penalties, distracted drivingcontinues to climb.

Automobiles are safer and more comfortable fortheir occupants than ever before. With thatcomes a false sense of security and a detach-ment from the driving experience. “Drivers are

not in their living room, they are operating a ve-hicle,” says Millier. “Distractions, including mo-bile phones, eating and drinking, and onboardtechnology take attention away from the realtask at hand – driving.”

Statistics vary by province, but in a lot of colli-sions involving motorcycles, the rider was notthe at-fault driver. In British Columbia, for exam-ple, drivers are at fault in nearly 80 per cent ofmotorcycle crashes where the rider was seri-ously injured. Police report that driver distrac-tion, and drivers who fail to yield, are the topfactors in car crashes with motorcycles, accord-ing to the Insurance Corporation of British Co-lumbia.1

“We always ask motorcyclists to ride withinspeed limits and skill level, wear all the gear all

the time, and make yourself visible to other roadusers,” says Millier. “On behalf of every motor-cyclist in Canada, we want to remind all mo-torists that motorcycle safety is everyone’sresponsibility. We share the road. Let’s sharethe responsibility.”

Drivers can take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge

There’s a Pledge just for drivers. The Motorcy-cle Safety Pledge is a promise you make toyourself, friends, and loved ones to help supportmotorcycle safety. It encourages motorcyclists,drivers, riders and loved ones to recognize thateveryone plays an important role in motorcyclesafety. Visit motorcycling.ca to take the Pledge.Tell us why you’re taking the #MotorcycleSafety-Pledge on motorcycling.ca, Facebook, Twitter orInstagram.

Steel Horse Saloon’s Trifecta, Patrick’s Runhttps://quickthrottle.com

Starting at the end of March through the firstweek of April motorcycle enthusiasts head downto my beautiful hometown state of Arizona,where there are motorcycle events and activitiesthroughout the entire state. One of the firstevents that happens, in the Phoenix metro area,is the Trifecta.

TRIFECTA

The Trifecta is a Bike Week kickoff event thatfeatures one of the biggest bike shows, bestmusic from local artists, vendors and of coursethe “World Famous” Frozen T-Shirt contest.Maybe not world famous but it’s pretty cool…getit?… Cool. Ok sorry about that, I couldn’t resist.

Not only were the T-shirts ice cold, and had tobe dunked in water to unfold, but…wait for it…for the first time in the history of the Trifecta theFrozen T-Shirt Competition was co-ed…OMG…dudes? Really? …Ugh. A split of the$600.00 (raised at the event) first place prize,$300.00 each. Check out the pictures in theQuickthrottle.com gallery. I could write a pageon how the contest went down….It was fun…noreally… it was.

I’m pretty sure the guy’s name was Walt thatwon for the men… not sure… he skated out ofthere pretty quick…take the money and run…The girl was really nice but “No name guys”sorry.. I got their pictures though…HA!

The bands were: TopTop, Unchained, andMoonshine Voodoo with local talent Mark Beit-man MC’ing the craziness. A new stage wasbuilt by Rick (Steel Horse Saloon’s owner),Mark and company. Most attendees rode theirbikes to this event with beautiful 80 degreespring weather in Arizona this 31st day of March2019.

Setup was at 9am and Rick was nice enough to

give us a 10X10 spot to put our easy up canopyand our Quick Throttle Magazine banners. Bobfrom Law Tigers was in attendance in theirbooth next to us.

Traci, our friend Terence and I handed out somenew and past issues of Quick Throttle Maga-zine. I rolled in my Sonya Trike, a bike I built forour disabled daughter. Another friend StephanyHatch did some modeling for us with attendees.

Several bike clubs were there with booths sell-ing support gear; along with a ton of vendors in-cluding Pork on a Fork and a full outside bar.You could wander in the Steel Horse Saloon,the main event was in the parking lot, play pooland get the best chicken tenders, monster onionrings, and killer burritos.. When you are insidebe sure to wet your whistle at Steel Horse’shuge double bar. It’s nice n cool inside. Peopleback east warm up for the chilly ride home; herein Arizona we cool down before the warm ridehome.

The bike show was sponsored by Raw Customsand had some really cool rides that they built, intheir booth at the Trifecta; along with RamjetsRacing, David Mann and the Calendar Show inLA, are where some builders take their new cre-ations to see how their bike will fare in Sturgis,Vegas and Rocky Point …etc. That’s what Iused to do anyway…

It’s been a couple years since I built a customand I have a lot of bike building ideas in myhead. Old School Chopper builds are a safe betfor picking up a trophy these days.

The top Trifecta/Raw Customs Bike Show win-ners were:

*Best of Show: Panhead Custom Chopperraked a little (hardtail) built by Al Hines

*Best Custom Chopper: Triumph T110 Pre-unitbuilt by Carlos Boubion

*Best Dyna: 2014 Custom Lowrider built by Stu-art Fishburne

PATRICK EBERHARDT (1992-2015) MEMO-RIAL RIDE AND CHARITY AUCTION

Three weeks after the Trifecta, April 21st EasterSunday, was the Patrick Eberhardt MemorialRide and Charity Auction. “An Angel LivesThrough Those That Give.” Patrick Eberhardtwas one of the youngest members of the HellsAngels Motorcycle Club. He died while riding;Patrick was shot along with two other membersover four years ago. The investigation into hisdeath is still open. Patrick was our neighbor andfriend. Patrick loved kids, animals, and motorcy-cles. The event is dedicated to the remem-brance of Patrick.

This fundraising event took place at the SteelHorse Saloon, the same location as the Trifecta.It raised $35,000: $20,000 for the Child CrisisCenter (care of Tina Lopez). $7,500 for theCommunity Canine Project working with theMaricopa County Animal Care and Control(MCACC) to help rehabilitate and place dogs inhomes. $7,500 for Protect The Children Inc. viaUnbroken MC.

This event was supported by the Cave Creekchapter of the Hells Angels as well as manyother chapters throughout the world. BikersAgainst Child Abuse, Hooligans MC, ALMA MC,and many many other clubs and organizationsalso supported this event.

The Patrick Eberhardt Memorial Ride and Char-ity Auction is one of the biggest packs we haveridden and some of the best riders in the Valley.Please check out the video of us riding with thishuge pack of skilled riders.

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