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A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation

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OPENING DAY

Mike InfanzonABATE of AZ Designated Lobbyist

“This Department is committed toprotecting the civil and constitution-al rights of all individuals and toprosecuting hate crime violence.Every American, regardless of race,religion, sex, or sexual orientationmust be safe from violence andcriminality.We will also not shy away fromdefending the First Amendmentrights of every American. We standready to enforce federal law, to pro-

tect the right to speak and to assem-ble peacefully, and to defend thefree exercise of religion at a timewhen it is under threat.” – AttorneyGeneral Jeff SessionsOk sir. I will take you at your wordand expect this to happen and thatyou will uphold this statementacross ALL our states. But I am notgoing to stop fighting for what isright!

We are in a time when, so many feelthey are not being allowed the free-doms and rights allowed under ourConstitution. I really try to takewhat our governmental leadershipsays at face value. I always haveand don’t care who sits in whatchair. To me, they are all the same.They are out for their own survival.I’ve said that before.

The only way we can get real posi-tive change done in our state is foreveryone to participate in theprocess. Now I’m not asking you tobe on a committee, or be a chapter

officer. I will be asking every mem-ber of ABATE to do one thing aquarter for motorcycle rights. I willbe letting you know what’s goingon, but I need your support and pres-ence at times.

OPENING DAY – JANUARY 8th

I need as many people to comedown to the state capital for theopening day rally. There will be allsorts of organizations there and weneed to be able to show up in force.I understand responsibilities likework, family, etc. That’s why I willbe doing other activist eventsthroughout the month, each month. If I can put in over 40 hours a weekbeing your lobbyist, all I’m askingfor you is to be part of the team andgive me a few hours every couple ofmonths.

See you January 8th. Freedom is a team sport!

Visit us on FaceBook facebook.com/AbateofAZ and facebook.com/pages/Too-Broke-For-Sturgis-Rally

How to Reach Us

480-256-9237For Advertising Rates

Email Ericat [email protected]

Or Mail Your Ads to:MasterLink, ABATE of Arizona

7509 N. 12th St, #200Phoenix, AZ, 85020

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Mission Statement

We will lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote

motorcycling in a safe and positive image.

We will endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations

and individuals who share

a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of

FREEDOM.We will involve ourselves in fund raising to achieve our goal.

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Would you like to receiveThe Masterlink digitally?It is posted monthly onthe ABATE website -www.abateofaz.org. Optout of the receiving theThe Masterlink? Pleasecontact the ABATE Officeif you would like to nolonger receive a hardcopy of The Masterlink.480-256-9237 [email protected]

ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERSSouthern Arizona Chapter

6888 N De Chelly LoopTucson, AZ 85741

Coordinator............................Jim ButsbackVice Coordinator....................Darron HuntingtonSecretary................................Becky GarinoTreasurer................................Dawn DeteljMembership...........................Bob StewartRun Coordinator....................Bob WeltonSafety Coordinator.................Robert TempletonSgt. At Arms.........................Ruben SotoP.A.C......................................Annisa HuntingtonCommunications....................VacantMerchandise...........................Ron Kool

The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the thirdSaturday of the month. We will gather at the KettleRestaurant meeting room. 748 W Starr Pass Blvd.,Tucson, AZ 85713. Meeting time is 10AM Octoberthrough March and 9AM April through September. FMIcontact Jim Butsback (520)247-3051 [email protected]

Yavapai Chapter465 E Liana Dr.

Chino Valley, AZ 86323Coordinators..........................Dan TumeyVice Coordinator...................Mark KesslerSecretary.............................. Suni SommersTreasurer................................Terri LucontroMembership...........................Suni SommersRun Coordinator......................VacantSafety Coordinator..................Reed WilsonSgt. At Arms...........................Reed WilsonP.A.C.......................................VacantCommunications....................Suni SommersMerchandise...........................Vacant

Yavapai Chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.at the VFW Post 541 in Prescott – 202 N Arizona Ave /928-776-1125. For more information, please contact DanTumey @ 928-308-9911 or [email protected]. Seeus on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ycabateaz/.

Yuma Chapter11316 S. Glenwood Ave.

Yuma, AZ 85367Coordinator............................David "Pastor D" LittsVice Coordinator....................Gilbert HernandezSecretary............................... Mikkie MelansonTreasurer................................Lisala WhiteMembership...........................Carla SchmidtRun Coordinator.....................Jerry AllisonSafety Coordinator..................Ray “PeeWee” GrierSgt. At Arms...........................Frank White P.A.C......................................Gilbert HernandezCommunications....................David "Pastor D" LittsMerchandise...........................Lisala White

Yuma Chapter meets the second Tuesday evening month-ly at 6:00 PM at the pm. We meet at the Copper MinerRestaurant, 11375 S Foothills Blvd 85367For additional information contact Frank White (Hound)at 209-327-0814.

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.

A.B.A.T.E. BOARD OF DIRECTORSAND OFFICERS FOR 2016 - 2017

Chairman..............................Sean Pinder

East Valley………………….Nolan SteedHigh Country........................Forrest “Woody” PhillipsPhx / Shadow Mountain…...Mark MillionSouthern AZ.........................Sean PinderYavapai……………………..Deborah ButittaYuma....……………………..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.

BOARD APPOINTED OFFICERSLobbyist………..............……Michael InfanzonM.A.P.………................……Jim SilkTreasurer……….............……Jim Silk

STATE OFFICER APPOINTED OFFICERS

Masterlink Editor…….....……Eric Hampton

A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2017President………..............……Jim ButsbackVice President.....……………Brad CosbySecretary……………………Dawn SteedTreasurer…………………….Jim SilkMembership…………………Ben MartinezTBFS Chair………………….Joel “JR” RosenRun/Events………………….VacantSafety Coordinator….……….Jim SilkSergeant-at-Arms……………Vic GradyP.A.C………………………...John "Johnny D" DreyfusCommunications…………….VacantDesignated Lobbyist...............Michael InfanzonABATE Products……………VacantMasterLink Editor................ Eric [email protected] phone: 480-256-9237

www.abateofaz.org and www.toobrokeforsturgis.com

Mailing address 7509 N. 12th St, #200, Phoenix, AZ85020. State Officers meetings are held the 1st Sunday ofevery month, 10:30 am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street Phoenix, AZ.- OR in conjunctionwith the quarterly BOD meeting.

East Valley Chapterc/o Jim Silk, 5722 E. Garnet Circle,

Mesa, AZ 85206Coordinator............................Jim SilkVice Coordinator..................Joe FerrucciSecretary................................Dawn SteedTreasurer................................Deb FerrucciMembership...........................Mike ShearhartRun Coordinator...................VacantSafety Coordinator................Nolan SteedSgt. At Arms..........................Richard DaltonP.A.C......................................Gynni GiebelCommunications....................Dawn SteedMerchandise........................... Jerry Prisoc

EAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are held the 4thSunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W. BroadwayRoad, Mesa AZ 85202FMI contact Jim Silk FYI 602 312 1927

High Country Chapter605 W. Arabian WayPayson AZ 85541

Coordinator............................Wayne SlocumVice Coordinator...................Billy HenslerSecretary................................Dee SchultzTreasurer...............................Debora Shaffer Membership.......................Cecilia “CC” Ransom Phillips Run Coordinator....................CC Rider Safety Coordinator.................John LaceySgt. At Arms......................... Mark FickelP.A.C.....................................Woody PhillipsCommunications...................Mark FickelMerchandise..........................Christine Andrade

High Country Chapter meetings are held on the 3rdSaturday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in Star Valley.Contact: [email protected]

Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ChapterP.O. Box 54041

Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041Coordinator...........................Mike SchneiderVice Coordinator....................Dawn SteedSecretary................................Jean CooperTreasurer................................Tara RudometkinMembership...........................William DriggersRun Coordinator....................Jeremy KellimSafety Coordinator.................Joel RosenSgt. At Arms..........................Nolan SteedP.A.C......................................John ‘Johnny D’ DreyfusCommunications....................Robb FelderMerchandise...........................Sandy Hassinger

Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held on the 2ndSunday of each month at 10:30am at the AZ AmericanItalian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020.FMI: Chapter Coordinator Mike Schneider, 602-549-1044, [email protected]

News from the MRFDecember 6, 2017

Motorcycle Riders Foundation DeliversPetition atFirst Meeting of the MotorcyclistAdvisory Council, Asking to ‘Let RidersSpeak’

WASHINGTON, DC – A petition con-taining over 5,000 signatures was deliv-ered to the first meeting of the FederalHighway Administration’s MotorcyclistAdvisory Council on Tuesday. The doc-ument was presented by the MotorcycleRiders Foundation and demanded thatthe Council designate additional seats torepresent the motorcycle rider commu-nity. Currently, the Council has 10 avail-

able seats; only one of which is filled bya motorcycle rider association represen-tative.

Reauthorized in the latest highway bill in2016, the Motorcyclist Advisory Councilor ‘MAC’ was created to coordinate withand counsel the Administrator of theFederal Highway Administration(FHWA) on infrastructure and otherissues that affect motorcyclists. It wasoriginally conceptualized in 2005, anddesigned to allow the motorcycle com-munity a dialogue with government offi-cials; the only one of its kind. Previousiterations of the group also held 10 seats,however unlike the current parameters, 4of the 10 council members included rep-resentatives from the motorcycling com-munity from various state and federalmotorcycle associations. When the MACwas reauthorized, the Federal HighwayAdministration eliminated all but one of

these, only calling for 1 representativefrom the motorcycling community withthe other 9 positions to be filled byexperts in roadway data, design andengineering.

“We continue to be concerned that [theMAC], the ONLY group of its kind on anational scale, fails to include adequaterepresentation of the nearly 8.5 millionmotorcycle riders on our nation’s road-ways,” said Megan Ekstrom, Vice-President of Government Affairs for theMotorcycle Riders Foundation in pre-pared comments delivered at the meet-ing. “Only ONE out of TEN of theseindividuals can speak for the rider com-munity at large and has the authority todo so and is here to serve that specificpurpose. The MAC should have more ofthese,” Ekstrom went on to say.

Members of Congress also weighed in.

The Senate issued a letter, led bySenators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) andDan Sullivan (R-AK) asking for addi-tional seats for motorcycle riders associ-ation. The letter, sent in February,included Senator John Thune (R-SD),Chairman of the Senate Committee onCommerce, Science, and Transportationwhich has jurisdiction over transporta-tion-related matters.

The U.S. House of Representativesissued its own letter to Secretary Chao,

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By Jim Butsback

Greetings Fellow Freedom Fighters!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had aGreat Holiday Season! This year looks tobe a very good year for ABATE ofArizona and the other SMROs here in ourstate. There are several upcoming eventsthat we are looking forward to.

First there is the opening day of theArizona Legislature in January. It is onMonday January 8th, 2018. Gather at

8:30 AM and there will be a press confer-ence at 9:00 AM. It would be great to seeas many motorcyclists as possible to be atthe Capitol to let the new legislatureknow that we are involved and willing tomake our voices heard.

Motorcycle Day at the Dome is put on bythe State Motorcycle rights organizationshere in Arizona, ABATE of Arizona beingone of them. This year it is on WednesdayMay 2nd, 2018. It is a day set aside formotorcyclists from all around the state toride to the Capitol and set appointmentsto meet with their legislators and let themknow the issues that are important to usand to get them to support us. All theSMROs are involved and they provide thetents, tables, chairs etc. along with alunch for those who come out meet withus. ALL ABATE members are urged toattend and to contact theirRepresentatives and Senators. If you can-not make it to the Capitol please be sureand call or email you Legislators that youwish them to meet with the motorcyclistswho are in attendance. May is alsoMotorcycle Awareness Month. Start plan-ning your Awareness events now! Therewill be guest speakers at MDATD and weare hoping that the Governor makes anappearance to present the Proclamation ofMay as MOTORCYCLE AWARENESSMONTH in Arizona!

Also coming up is the annual BIKERSINSIDE THE BELTWAY! This is puthosted by the Motorcycle RidersFoundation on May 15th, 2018. Everyyear Motorcycle Freedom Fighters fromall over the United States converge onWashington DC in May to walk the hallsof Congress and meet with the Senatorsand Congressmen in order to further thelegislation that is important to motorcy-clists on a Federal level. This is an amaz-ing event. As it gets closer more infor-mation will be coming out. Many of ourmembership are also members of theMRF which works on a National Levelfor us. I encourage ALL ABATE ofArizona members to join the MRF andsupport their work. Several of ourABATE Chapters are also MRFSustaining Members and if your Chapteris not please ask your Chapter Officerswhy not and how your Chapter canbecome a Sustaining Member of theMRF.

The State Officers and the Board ofDirectors hosted our 2ndHoliday/Christmas Party and Social. Thiswas an opportunity to get our ABATEmembers from various Chapters to cometogether and socialize and just enjoy a lit-tle Holiday Happiness. I feel that this wasa success. We had a good turnout, and we

are going to look into doing more of thesetypes of events throughout the year. I feelit is important for members of the differ-ent Chapters around the state to get toknow each other and to spend timetogether. It seems that the only time weget to do this is at Too Broke for Sturgisand most of us are way too busy workingand putting on the event to enjoy eachother’s company.

The strength of an organization likeABATE of Arizona is its membership.Without members we cannot accomplishthe good work that we try and do. It takesmany hands pulling on the rope to get thejob done. I want to thank all of the mem-bers of ABATE of Arizona for being hereand supporting the cause of motorcyclerights here in Arizona. If you think we aredoing a good job please tell your friendsand other riders you encounter what wedo and who we are and encourage themto join. If for some reason you feel we arenot doing what we should or you know anarea we may want to look into pleasecontact any of the State officers or any ofyour Chapter officers and pass the infor-mation on to us.

Until next month!Ride Free!! Ride Safe!! RideENDORSED!!Jim

President’s ReportMASTERLINK JANUARY 2018 PAGE 3

My Goals for 2018By Mike Infanzon

I listened to a podcast interview with Irishauthor and filmmaker, Philip McKernan afew months back in which he said one ofthe world’s deepest tragedies is that wedon’t believe in ourselves. “We don’t putvalue on our own skin,” he said. Givingback to people and giving back to theworld is a profound way to make changeand grow, but you can’t grow if youignore the impact that giving makes. Inthis interview, Phillip talked about howgiving is a way to help find out moreabout yourself and why we need to createless busyness and distractions in ourlives. It was a great motivator for me.

By the time you read this, I am sure someof you have made your New Year’sResolutions. We all talk about them. Whatwe can do to become better people,healthier people, etc. A friend of mine andI came up with a game to mock NewYear’s resolutions. We have to come up

with the most outrageous resolution/goalfor the other person. According to him, itwas hilarious to tell a grown man heneeded to get a pedicure and a facial. Ididn’t care about the facial, but the Pediwas awesome. Just so you know.

I wanted to share my goals and reflec-tions list with you. I do this every year totry and make little course corrections inmy life. So, this year I wanted to share 18ideas for you if you haven’t made anygoals for 2018.

LEARN TO RIDE BETTER. I will betaking an advanced rider course this year.I am sure I have some bad habits I needto break.

READ (at least) 12 BOOKS. My booklist continues to grow, and I know I haveat least 100 in my wish list on Amazon

EARN A NEW CERTIFICATION/DEGREE. While I

know I won’t finish a new degree thisyear, I can do something towards a newcertification. I earned 3 this past year inGrassroots Activism.

CULL OUT THE NEGATIVE PEO-PLE. I am going to start on social media.

IMPROVE MY EATING HABITS. Ihave the tendency to forget to eat when Iget busy then end up eating junk food.

COMPLETE A NO SPEND CHAL-LENGE. This is a way to live frugallyfor a period of time in order to save upfor something bigger. A way to cut outthe non-essential spending.

MEDITATE ON A DAILY BASIS. I dothis now for inner peace and mental clari-ty.

EXPLORE THREE NEW PLACES. Iwould like to ride to 3 places I’ve neverbeen to before. I’ve never been to

Nowhere. It’s a way to enjoy Arizona andsee it for the first time.

ATTEND TWO CONCERTS. I can tellone will be the Backyard Biker Bash inApril.

UP MY WATER INTAKE. LEARN ONE NEW THING. I don’tknow how to needlepoint or crochet. I’mnot saying I want to learn but I do want tolearn one new thing.

GO TO A NEW RESTAURANT ORCOOK A NEW MEAL ONCE AMONTH. This may go hand in hand with#11. I’d like to learn to cook better.

ADD $100 TO MY SAVINGSACCOUNT EVERY MONTH. See #6SPEND MORE TIME WITH PEOPLEI CARE ABOUT.

From the MRF A&EIdaho Motorcycle Fatality SummaryBy Lane TriplettVice Chairman Motorcycle RidersFoundation Awareness & Education, Inc. www.mrfae.org

For the last seven years, I have been gath-ering data from the State of Idaho VehicleCollision Reports for Motorcycles for theyears 2009 through 2016. This projectbegan during one of the initial planningsessions for the Idaho Strategic HighwaySafety Plan (SHSP) Motorcycle SafetyCommittee. One of the strategies outlinedwas to analyze the data and identify someof the circumstances contributing toIdaho’s motorcycle fatalities. This analy-sis continues to be a work in progress andmore information and data will be addedif it becomes available. This document

includes reports from 2012 through 2016.The 2009 through 2011 data has beenarchived. Most studies of this type require5 years of data to be considered accurate.This is not a government study. It hasbeen formulated by a motorcyclist.Factual knowledge is the only agenda.This is an Idaho only study. Idaho is apredominantly rural state, but researchdone in other states may find similar per-centages.

There were 22 fatalities in 2012, 26 fatal-ities in 2013, 25 fatalities in 2014, 28fatalities in 2015 and 22 fatalities in 2016included in 121 reports. Moped andscooter crashes are included. Two reportsinclude 2 victims. Eight of these 123fatalities were passengers (all female).The following chart is a sampling of cau-

sation factors. Some crashes include mul-tiple factors. While it is possible thatsome of the single vehicle crashes mayhave been affected by an unreported ani-mal or other vehicle, there is no data,physical evidence, or statements withinthe reports to support such occurrences.

Rider error means that the actions of therider were the primary cause of the crash.Driver error means that an automobile orother vehicle type caused the crash.

Alcohol and drug use continues to be asignificant factor in fatalities. The goal isto provide accurate information aboutimpairment. However, it is sometimesdifficult to ascertain the effect thatimpairment may have had in a fatal crash.All levels of alcohol impairment are

recorded but those that are under the legallimit are noted as such. It is recognizedthat some degree of impairment beginsbelow the legal limit. In addition,THC/marijuana use can be detected by ablood test for approximately 30 days.Therefore when a rider tests positive forTHC and/or has a low to moderate BAClevel, it is difficult to determine to whatdegree they were under the influence atthe time of the crash. But because of thepositive drug test, the crash must berecorded as impairment involved.Alcohol/drug use by the drivers of othervehicles shall also be recorded as impair-ment involved but noted as such.Prescription drugs for depression and

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MASTERLINK JANUARY 2018

Chapter ReportsEast Valley Chapter

Would you look at that - the holidays aresliding by and the New Year is sneakingup on us. Hope that your Holidays wereBlessed and Bright.

At the November meeting, Jess Methodmissed out on the dollar jar. Deb Ferrucciwon the 50/50 then donated it back.Cheryl signed up a new business memberD & D Discount Motorcycles.

After our November meeting a couple ofus took off to join in with Birds on Bikesto deliver our turkeys.

On Dec 2nd we had Troll’s Teddy BearRun and the State Social. Thank you toeveryone who supported either event orboth events. I know everyone who attend-ed either event or both all had a fun filledday.

More details about the State Social can befound in the Rumbles from the Secretaryarticle. I do feel it is important to thankour chapter member Ms TBFS for com-ing out to play.

Thank you to those of you who came byto support ABATE for Taco Tuesday BikeNight at Desert Winds Harley Davidson.Those were some tasty tacos.

Oh how we are to be proud our very ownJOE FERRUCCI successfully defendedhis crown as SPAGHETTI KING.

A couple of us attended the ACMC meet-ing with our Prez Jim Butsback and oth-ers. The meeting was encouraging andfun. Lost Dutchman have a pretty coolplace.

I think I will just keep this short a sweet.

Until next month, be safe out there. Enjoythe ride and as always keep it rubber sidedown.

Here’s to Wind Knots in my Hair,Dawn P SteedEast Valley Chapter CommunicationsOfficer

High Country ChapterNO REPORT

Phoenix/Shadow Mountain 2018 Chapter Officers were elected onour December meeting. They are: MikSchneider, as Chapter Coordinator, DawnSteed, as Vice Coordinator, TaraRudometkin, as Treasure, Jean Cooper, asSecretary, Nolan Steed, as Sergeant atArms, Joel Rosen, as Safety Officer,William Driggers, as MembershipOfficer, Jeremy Kellim, as RunCoordinator, Sandy Hassinger, asMerchandise Officer, John Dreyfus, asPAC Officer. Congratulations to you all.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: JeremyKellim is coordinating volunteers to helpthe production team at the BACKSTAGEBIKER BASH at Desert Wind Harley-Davidson on Friday April 6th andSaturday April 7, 2018. This event is ben-efiting ABATE of Arizona there are manypositions to be filled from ticketing tostage hands. Reach out to Jeremy, or anyof the Chapter Officers, if you can volun-teer. Performing 4/06/18: QUEEN-SRYCHE - AUTOGRAPH - SKARLETTFEVER - UNCHAINED; Performing4/07/18: MARK FARNER Formerly OfGrand Funk Railroad - MOONSHINEVOODOO BAND - 74TH STREETBAND. fmi:https://www.facebook.com/events/906031372907308 orhttp://www.desertwindhd.com

Other dates to mark on your calendar areOpening Day at the Legislature onJanuary 8th and Motorcycle Day at theDome on May 2nd. Both of these eventsare held at the Arizona State Capitol andyou are invited to attend to increaseawareness of the issues that affect motor-cyclists.

Keep in touch with the Chapter by join-ing our Facebook group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/shad-owmountainabate

Receive bulletins and other announce-ments by subscribing to our Chapteremail list. All are welcome to join bysending an email request to: [email protected]

The Phoenix/Shadow Mountain Chaptermeets on the second Sunday of eachmonth. Join us at our next meeting

Sunday January 14, 2018 at the ArizonaAmerican Italian Club (AAIC) - 7509North 12th Street, Phoenix. Breakfast isavailable for $6.00 at 10:00 am and themeeting starts at 10:30 am.

Ride safe & live free!

Robb “Double B” FelderCommunications OfficerPhoenix/Shadow Mountain Chapter

Southern Arizona ChapterThis month’s meeting was on SaturdayNovember 18th. This meeting was held atChuy’s at 22ndst. & Kolb do to the Tourde Tucson bicycle event cause a lot ofroad closures and congestion in theneighborhood around the Kettle. I wish tothank the entire staff of Chuy’s for mak-ing us feel welcome. Once again ourmeeting time was 10AM which is ourwinter schedule. This seemed to workgood for everyone. We had the normalmeeting with reports from the variousofficers and committees.

The Chapter is still selling raffle ticketsto raise funds to support motorcycleawareness and safety issues here in south-ern Arizona. If you have not purchasedyour tickets or if you would like tickets tosell please contact Bob Gizmo Welton orJim for more information. Tickets are $5each or 3 for $10.

The group in attendance for our meetingdecided to have our December meeting atChuy’s also. It is a good venue and willwork well for our Holiday Party. Theparty and gift exchange will be held afterthe meeting and along with the drawingof the winners for our annual fundraiserraffle.

We want to wish everyone a Happy NewYear and that you had a wonderfulHoliday Season.

As always please keep promoting ourBusiness Memberships to those you dobusiness with. We have been doing Greaton this so let’s keep up the good work.

Anyone who is not getting emails fromthe Chapter, please send your emailaddress to [email protected] is also a group page at Yahoo

Groups. All Chapter members can sign upthere and receive all emails from theChapter through the group.

It is [email protected]. Weare trying to save the Chapter somemoney by cutting down on postage.Please make sure the State MembershipOfficer has all your current informationas well, this includes phone numbers,email addresses, address changes etc. Youcan email him [email protected].

Ride Free, Ride SafeUntil next time, Ride Free, Ride Safe!

Yavapai ChapterGreetings!

We meet at VFW Post 541 on the secondWednesday of each month at 6 pm. Theaddress is 202 N Arizona Ave, Prescott.928–776-1125; http://vfw541prescott.org/

They serve a fabulous, reasonably-priceddinner, so join us early to eat and social-ize.

We are seeking riders and non-riders ofall 2- and 3-wheeled on or off-road vehi-cles to bring ideas and opinions to ourmonthly meetings. If you can't attend,please send us an email!

For more information, contact [email protected].

Our next meeting will be December 13,2017 at the VFW post.

Suni SommersSecretary/Membership/CommunicationsOfficerYavapai Chapter ABATE of Arizona

Yuma ChapterNO REPORT

*One of these was an intoxicated automo-bile driver. One rider was under the legallimit at .049, another was at .012, andanother at .020.** One of these is a car violating a motor-

cyclist’s right of way and the rider wasintoxicated. (.205)

Of the total 123 fatalities in 121 crashreports, 86 crashes were identified asrider error. Twenty-One of the crashes arewithout question the fault of another vehi-cle operator. In six crashes, the rider sur-vived but the passenger did not. Thisanalysis does not include detailed infor-

mation on serious injuries, levels of injuryor other involved crashes.

It should be noted that 26 fatalities werefrom out of state (24 riders, 2 passen-gers). Twenty three of those riders wereendorsed, three were not, and 3 areunknown. Of the 91 Idaho riders involvedin fatal crashes, 55 had their motorcycleendorsement, 36 did not and 3 Idaho resi-dents had an out of state license. OneIdaho rider was riding on a suspendedlicense. Of the 91 Idaho riders, only 16had passed an Idaho rider training course.One Washington licensed rider had passedan Idaho training course. These trainingand endorsement numbers include the rid-ers that survived when their female pas-sengers did not. Some of these riders mayhave been trained in other states but suchinformation is unavailable.

It is commonly believed that motorcyclefatalities are generally young men onsport bikes and/or riders not wearing hel-mets. Here is what the data tells us onthese topics: others that do not specifically restrict

driving may also be a factor in crashes,but because they are legal they are notrecorded in the percentages for impair-ment.

General conclusions from this analysis: · We (riders) are killing ourselves ata far greater rate than we had ever assumedprior to this study (≈71% rider error).· 69% of victims are over 40 yearsold and 49% are between the ages of 40and 59.· Crashes in corners are the biggestkillers (≈38% run off corner).· 35% of involved Idaho licensedriders did not have a motorcycle endorse-ment.· Illegal drug and alcohol use con-tributed in many cases (≈36% illegal alco-hol/drug involvement by riders). · Drivers violating riders’ right-of-way is also a contributing factor (≈17%). · Only 18% of involved Idaholicensed riders had passed a rider trainingcourse.

From the MRF A&E (continued)

15th Annual Barbie Hensler Memorial Toy RunThe High Country Chapter of ABATE of AZwants to thank the many Rim Country busi-ness, citizens, and clubs that helped make the15th Annual Barbie Hensler Memorial ToyRun the most successful drive do-date. Withyour help, we were able to collect three pick-up-trucks full of toys (not including 2 trucksof bicycles), and present the Women of theMoose with a check for $3,500 to help theirefforts to make sure that area families have avery Merry Christmas. This year, the Womenof the Moose are attempting to makeChristmas happen for 234 children from 84families over a wide area from Tonto Basin toStrawberry to Christopher Creek.

This year's event was once again at theBuffalo Bar & Grill in Payson and was wellrepresented by members of the Old BastardsMotorcycle Club Payson Chapter, theAmerican Legion Riders,the Loose CannonsMotorcycle Club, the Rim Country District ofthe Modified Motorcycle Association, and ofcourse, the High Country Chapter of ABATEof AZ, among others. In the month leading upto the event, 16 Tonto Basin and RimCountry businesses collected toys and otherdonations to present the day of the toy run.ABATE thanks those business because with-out them, this effort would not work.

Special mention goes to to Punkin Center Bar& Grill who filled three huge boxes with toysand raised over $1,100 in cash. Their effortbegins in January for the next year andABATE and the Women of the Moose couldnot be more grateful. Also deserving specialmention is Pine Creek Fudge, (High CountryChapter's latest business member) who alsofilled their toy collection box three times. Itthis sort of generosity that makes living inRim Country the amazing experience it is.

High Country Chapter also wants to thankSawmill Theaters for running an ad, for free,

on every screen of every movie for the lastmonth to help make the community aware ofthe event. And also to KRIM FM in Paysonfor acting as DJ and broadcasting the eventlive on Facebook all day, and then making agenerous donation of their own. Organizerswere receiving calls from as far away asPuerto Penasco Mexico who were watchingthe event live.

Starting early Saturday morning, riders wentout with pickup trucks in tow to retrieve thetoy collection boxes and the many donations

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MASTERLINK JANUARY 2018 PAGE 5

ABATE IS:· A Motorcycle Rights Organization(MRO)· For Bikes & Riders, regardless of Race,Creed, color, sex, age, machine or gear· For all Motorcycles regardless ofFraternal or club affiliation, as well asIndependents· For people interested in motorcycle safe-ty· For People interested in rider education· For people interested in motorcycleawareness PSAs directed to non-Riders· For people interested in protecting andpromoting motorcycling· A volunteer, not-for-profit grass-rootsorganization · For Motorcyclist who enjoy the ride

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ABATE of Arizona Serves to:

· Collaborate with other organizations to moni-tor and support funding for practices that do notdiscriminate against motorcycling.· Encourage political involvement of its mem-bership.· Promote and present motorcyclists and motor-cycling in a positive and safe manner.· Help prevent motorcycle crashes and promotecrash survival through rider education, and · · ·· · Public awareness campaigns.· Encourage ongoing federal research programssuch as use of E15 fuel in motorcycles, inclu-sion of motorcycles in ongoing transportationemerging technologies, and improvements insafer roadway design strategies.· Promote rider skills training through ABATE’s· Rider Advantage (ARA) scholarship programand tax-deductible entity

ABATE accomplishments:

· Motorcycle Lobbyist at the State Legislature· 2013 Eliminated yearly motorcycle emissionstesting in Maricopa County· 2007 Remove Motorcycle Safety Fund cap· 2007 Eliminated yearly motorcycle emissionstesting in Pima County· 2004 Veteran’s plates for motorcycles· 2002 Arizona Motorcycle Safety Councilestablished· 2001 Motorcycle Safety Fund established· 1997 Handlebar height raised to shoulder · 1993 Helped prevent mandatory helmet legis-lation in Arizona· 1992 Opened HOV lanes to motorcycles

Motorcycle Awareness Program (MAP)

ABATE of Arizona has developed a programwith the mission to provide motorcycleawareness training to all drivers and soon-to-be drivers on the road in Arizona.Instructors provide a one hour program tostudents in driver education classes through-out the state.

MAP is available to be presented to civicorganizations as well as most businesses thathold safety meetings. FMI: [email protected]

Please Tell us What Your Top FiveMotorcycle Issues, Matter to You:

· Distracted Driving – Motorcycle, Bicycle, Pedestrianare Vulnerable Roadway Users · Right of Way Violations resulting in Injury/Fatality · Insurance Discrimination and claim denial· SAFETEA-LU Safety/Highway Funds ~2010 MSF· Discriminatory Profiling by Law Enforcement· Anti-tampering Regulations – Right to Modify· State/National Mandatory Helmet/Equipment · Transportation Exclusion of Intelligent Technology(IT), New Vehicle, Highway, Taxes and Fuel regardingMotorcycle Safety and Use· Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints · Accurate Stats & Research Study regardingMotorcycle Safety & Accidents· Off Road Trail Closing and Access· Tar Snakes & Median Cable wire · Intersection Engineering – Lights to Speed Limit,Leading Left Only, Increase Yellow & All Clear Red

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!!

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Coast to CoastNCOM BIKER NEWSBYTESCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM)

HUNG JURY FORCES MISTRIAL INFIRST WACO CASE

It’s been over two years since the bloodyTwin Peaks melee in Waco, Texas, andthe first trial of more than 150 of thosearrested and charged has ended in a mis-trial when the jury was hopelessly spliton multiple counts.

Dallas Bandidos leader Jake Carrizal wascharged with three criminal counts,including murder and racketeering, stem-ming from the May 17, 2015 brawl andgunfight with rival Cossacks membersduring a meeting of the TexasConfederation of Clubs and Independentsthat left nine bikers dead and 18 seriouslyinjured, most shot by responding police.

The prosecution had hoped a convictionin this first “big test case,” considered thestate’s strongest, would serve as an indi-cator of how solid the government's casesmight be going forward, and could beused to generate plea deals amongst theremaining 153 bikers indicted, explainedA.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists)Attorney Bill Smith of Texas. Smith,who also serves as legal counsel for theConfederations of Clubs (COC) in Texas,gave a much-anticipated update to bikersfrom across the U.S. during a recent

National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM) Regional Meeting in OklahomaCity.

Carrizal faces life in prison if foundguilty, but following more than a monthof testimony in proceedings that cost theWaco community over $2 million to date,the three woman, nine man jury deliberat-ed for just under 15 hours over two daysbefore notifying Judge Matt Johnson theywere irrevocably deadlocked and unableto reach a verdict.

Judge Johnson sent the jury home onFriday, November 10, and declared a mis-trial. The State has reportedly announcedthey will retry the case, but at this point itis unclear if the case will be retried on thesame or amended charges, or how it willaffect others under indictment.

“Just by attending a regularly scheduledmonthly meeting, many of these bikerslost their jobs, lost their motorcycles, losthomes, or lost custody of a child becauseof their arrest for engaging in criminalactivity,” said Attorney Smith, “spendingdays, weeks or months in jail under mil-lion dollar bail bonds.”

In early 2016, several of the bikers filed acivil rights lawsuit against the DistrictAttorney, the Chief of Police and otherWaco officials, and “if acquitted, they cansucceed in civil action.”

NCOM MEETING REPORT FROM

OKC

“Many thanks to all that attended theNCOM Board of Directors meeting andNCOM Region 2 Conference this pastweekend in Oklahoma City, and to all OKCOC (Confederation of Clubs) MemberGroups that worked so hard to ensure itssuccess,” wrote NCOM board memberTiger Mike Revere, Liaison for theOklahoma Confederation of Clubs, in hisrecent OKCOC Liaison Report.

“Lots of valuable information was sharedthat will ultimately help improve ourMotorcycling Quality of Life,” TigerMike continues… “The seminar dealingwith RICO and Biker Judicial Rights, theTexas AIM/NCOM Attorney update onthe Waco Situation, and the presentationaddressing profiling and police harass-ment of Motorcyclists were educational.The Regional Motorcyclist Rights Forumand Multi-State COC Symposium afford-ed Rights Activists and Club Membersfrom all over the Nation the opportunityto share informational updates and leg-islative strategy for the future. TheRegional Christian Unity Meeting fea-tured Spiritual riding groups from manystates sharing their faith and communityoutreach experiences.”

Revere goes on to say that, “The NCOMBoard of Directors continues to beimpressed with the degree of enthusiasmand involvement Region 2 Membersdemonstrate for being educated on critical

issues. Particular recognition goes tothose that staffed the Hospitality Room,handled logistics for the hotel and trans-portation, and to the vendors that tookpart. The Saturday Night CamaraderieParty and Dinner was a Blast! Thanks toour OKCOC Lawyers for providing thefood. It was great to see how many ridersshowed up for Sunday's OKCOC Meetingas well--the Biltmore Hotel’s Ballroomwas packed with well over 400 Riders!”

He concludes with; “I deeply appreciateyour passion and commitment to defend-ing Biker Liberty, in Oklahoma andNationwide. Be sure to put the 33rdAnnual National Coalition ofMotorcyclists Convention on yourCalendar. It’s scheduled for May 8-13,2018 in Mobile, AL at the RiverviewPlaza Renaissance Hotel, and it’s going tobe a great one! The Region 2 Conferencewas also a Veterans’ Day celebration, and150 bikes rode to the Oklahoma StateCapitol on November 11 to take part inthe ceremonies. Thanks very much,attendees, for honoring our ArmedForces!”

BIKERS ASSIST DISASTER VICTIMS

U.S. Defenders and the Facilitators atCamp Ironhorse have been deeplyinvolved not only in assisting Hurricane

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ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations

East Valley ChapterEAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings are heldthe 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. atFraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) 1712 W.Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202FMI contact Joe Ferrucci at 480-295-9488

High Country ChapterHigh Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at TheMoose Lodge in Star Valley. Contact: chickn-bone@live .com or 928-970-1134

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: Chapter CoordinatorMike Schneider, 602-549-1044,[email protected]

Southern Arizona ChapterThe Southern Arizona Chapter will meet thethird Saturday of the month. We will gather atthe Kettle Restaurant meeting room. 748 W StarrPass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713. Meeting time is10AM October through March and 9AM Aprilthrough September. FMI contact Jim Butsback(520)247-3051 or [email protected]

Yavapai ChapterYavapai Chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday at6:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 541 in Prescott – 202N Arizona Ave / 928-776-1125. For more infor-mation, please contact Dan Tumey @ 928-308-9911 or [email protected]. See us onFacebook athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ycabateaz/.

Yuma Chapter

The Yuma ABATE chapter meets the secondTuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. We meet at theCopper Miner Restaurant, 11375 S Foothills Blvd85367. We would love to see you there.

Coast to Coast (continued)Harvey Disaster relief efforts in Texas,but also in traveling to Puerto Rico fordisaster relief aid following HurricaneMaria. “Texas Defenders and CampIronhorse volunteers alternate every otherweek delivering supplies and supportequipment,” reports NCOM board mem-ber Tiger Mike Revere, Liaison for theOklahoma Confederation of Clubs.“Multiple agencies in our area havedonated to support efforts which benefitour fellow Americans victimized by thestorms and enhance a Positive BikerImage.” A critical need continues, soanyone interested in providing any sup-port or donations, assisting in ReliefEfforts, or desiring more information cancontact Monte “Stick” Keiner at: [email protected].

NCOM Christian Unity also continues tobe very responsive in meeting DisasterVictims’ needs, as updated at the recentRegion 2 Conference in Oklahoma.“They are working with an effort led byCentral Harley-Davidson out of AustinTX,” reports Revere, “and the assistancethey provided is much appreciated by ourawesome Motorcycling Community.”For more information or to contribute,contact Louie Nobs, NCOM ChristianUnity Liaison, [email protected].

BIKING PASTOR SHEPHERDSTEXAS CHURCH, SITE OF MAS-SACRE

Pastor Frank Pomeroy oversees the FirstBaptist Church in Sutherland Springs,Texas, where a crazed gunman openedfire on Sunday, November 5th andslaughtered 26 people, one unborn, andinjured 20 others inside the church.“Rev. Pomeroy, a motorcycle enthusiast,also runs a ministry for bikers,” and thefollowing information was submitted toNCOM Biker Newsbytes by BeckyCakes, recipient of the National Coalitionof Motorcyclists’ 2013 NCOM SilverSpoke Award for Media.

The First Baptist Church has a YouTubeChannel where it posts videos of worshipservices and events, and in the last ser-mon posted online, Rev. Pomeroy -- thechurch's motorcycle-riding pastor -- usedthe imagery of a Harley-Davidson toillustrate his theme for the service, enti-tled "You Don't Need Training Wheels,

You Need Christ!"

Ms. Cakes continues her post; “The pas-tor brought his bike into church lastSunday, set it in front of the altar andused it as a metaphor. It was safer, hesaid, to lean into turns on the bike, eventhough it felt less safe, a lesson he wastrying to teach his daughter AnnabellePomeroy, 14, on the ride there that morn-ing, when it was only 34 degrees.

“We had a beautiful ride,” he said. “Shewas back there cuddled behind me, andwhen I pointed at the temperature gauge,I felt her snuggle in even tighter.”

Annabelle was shot and killed on Sunday.Mr. Pomeroy and his wife, Sherri, wereout of the state. …” (Excerpted from TheWall Street Journal, www.wsj.com).

U.S. INTERIOR DEPT CREATESRECREATION ADVISORY COMMIT-TEE

On November 7, 2017, Secretary ofInterior Ryan Zinke announced the cre-ation of a Recreation AdvisoryCommittee to help improve visitor expe-riences on America’s public lands andwaters through expanded public-privatepartnerships. “We used to have a Bureauof Recreation – we're bringing recreationback,” Zinke said, adding that “I lookforward to hearing from the best and thebrightest in our private sector on how toimprove the public experience on ourfederal lands and waters by expandingaccess for all Americans.”

According to the Outdoor IndustryAssociation, outdoor recreation generates$887 billion in economic impact and sup-ports 7.6 million jobs across the country.“The creation of the Recreation AdvisoryCommittee – combined with meetings,declarations and events – is an importantstep in harnessing the might of the out-door recreation economy and shows thedepartment’s commitment to supportingits continued growth,” reports theMotorcycle Industry Council (MIC) inannouncing the formation of the commit-tee.

The committee will offer new opportuni-ties for experienced and committed sup-porters of the Great Outdoors to collabo-rate with the secretary and other Interior

officials on a range of issues, includingexpansion of world-class visitor servicesand infrastructure, skillful managementof peak visitation, improving fee collec-tion, incorporating new technologies andmuch more.

This action is the result of numerousmeetings between the Department of theInterior, the Outdoor Recreation IndustryRoundtable (ORIR), of which the MIC isa member, and others.

“Creation of the Recreation AdvisoryCommittee is great news for the outdoorrecreation industry,” said MIC presidentand CEO Tim Buche. “We are excited towork with the Department of Interior toaddress issues facing outdoor recreation,including trail maintenance and expand-ing access to public lands.”

NEW YORK TO REQUIRE MOTOR-CYCLE SAFETY SAVVY BEFORELICENSURE

Those seeking a drivers license in thestate of New York will soon be requiredto take and pass a series of MotorcycleSafety scenarios. A7486/S2119, signedinto law on October 23, 2017 byGovernor Andrew Cuomo, establishes amotorcycle safety awareness componentas a requirement for licensing.

Introduced by Assemblyman MarcosCrespo (D-S Bronx), the legislation cre-ates a “Motorcycle Safety” component tolicensure, and requires “The commission-er to provide in the pre-licensing course,a mandatory component in "MotorcycleSafety" awareness education as a prereq-uisite for obtaining a license to operate amotor vehicle. The purpose of the com-ponent is to educate prospective licenseeson the potential dangers to persons oper-ating motorcycles on the roadway.”

So “Motorcycle Safety” will now joinalcohol and drug education, “Road Rage”awareness and “Work Safety ZoneSafety” as subject matters for the pre-licensing course.

FRAUDULENT MOTORCYCLEENDORSEMENT DOCUMENTS ININDIANA

“It has come to our attention that someIndiana residents have been caught up ina scam regarding documents necessary toobtain a motorcycle endorsement,”reports Jay Jackson of ABATE of Indiana(www.abateonline.org), which “repre-sents all Hoosier motorcyclists and isvery concerned anytime one of us isharmed.”

Although details from the Indiana Bureauof Motor Vehicles (BMV) are incom-plete, “it appears that someone has madecopies of the state form used to issue a

waiver for skills test and forged the sig-nature of a former ABATE instructor.This unlawful act of greed casts an uglyand undeserved shadow on the instruc-tor’s reputation, as well as that ofABATE of Indiana.”

Jackson related stories of people caughtup in this situation, with some payingmoney for these documents or attendingand “passing” makeshift classes. If theBMV is unable to confirm that the appli-cant had successfully completed a legiti-mate rider course, “they suspend not onlythe motorcycle endorsement, but also theoperator’s license, and in some cases theCommercial Driver’s License (CDL), ofthe individual.”

If you have any information related tothis situation, please reach out and con-tact the Indiana State Police, or call theABATE office at (317) 422-8040(Indiana residents call (800) 23-ABATE).“We want to get to the bottom of this inhopes that it may assist those that werevictimized.”

HUMANITY TRIUMPHS OVERMACHINERY

Humans have been getting their tailshanded to them by computers, as artifi-cial intelligence (A.I.) has been regularlytrouncing humanity in classic games likechess, Go, and Mortal Kombat, but atleast there's one area where we still reignsupreme (for now): motorcycle racing!

In a tale bearing striking resemblance tothat of folk hero John Henry, the “steel-driving man” who proved his humanprowess in a race against a steam-pow-ered contraption, an A.I.-piloted motor-cycle recently lost a race against a mod-ern-day riding champion.

Renowned MotoGP racer ValentinoRossi outperformed MOTOBOT, amotorcycle-riding robot from Yamahathat controls six actuators aboard a non-modified motorcycle; steering, throttle,both brakes, clutch and gearshift.

The Yamaha MOTOBOT project beganin 2015, and after three years of trials thecomputer has developed a much betterunderstanding of motorcycle racing thatYamaha hopes by 2020 will "deliver newvalue from Yamaha to our customers."

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “People MakeChoices. Choices Make History.”

~ facinghistory.org


ABATE of Arizona Business MembersA to Z Mobile Repair Services of Tucson 520-304-6078

ALMA MC

American Family InsurancePeoria & Glendale 623-225-7299

Big Sky MotorcyclesTucson 520-886-7388

Bobby’s Territorial Harley-DavidsonYuma 928-782-1931

Brewer’s Truck Repair, IncWillcox 520-384-2846

Breyer Law Offices, P.C.Phoenix 480-505-2160

Buchanan Construction928-978-3291

Butcher HookTonto Basin 928-479-2226

CCAScottsdale 480-985-6764

Chandler Harley-DavidsonChandler 480-496-6800

Chuy’s Mesquite BroilerTucson 520-722-5117

Coyote AutoPayson 928-472-1100

Custom Upholstery by Jim ElderPayson 928-951-1770

D&D Discount MotorcyclesTempe 480-731-9003

D & G Paint & BodyWillcox 520-384-2933

El Rancho RestaurantPayson 928-474-3111

Great Lakes PropertiesTucson 520 203-2323

Greater Payson Moose Lodge #852Payson 928-474-6212

Gypsy’s RoadhousePhoenix

HB's PlacePine 928-476-4475

HDBitchin http://hdbitchin.com

HeadKase MotorcyclesTempe 480-557-5223

Herman’s Automatic TransmissionsTucson 520-294-8717

Indian MotorcyclesTucson 520-290-7390

Jac’s Whistle StopTacna 928-785-4188Jesse’s PigpenPrescott Valley 928-458-0546

Joeta’s LeatherMesa 480-827-1868

La Gitana CantinaArivaca 520-398-0810

Law Tigers1-800-LawTigers

Lucky 13 SyntheticsSahuarita 619-647-4895

Marc Victor, P.C., AttorneyChandler 480-455-5229

Mormon Lake LodgeMormon Lake 928-354-2227 x12

Motorcycle Safarimotorcyclesafari.com

Not Your Mom’s Creations480-921-2002

Old Bastards MC

Performance MotorsportsYuma 928-726-1445

Pine Creek Fudge928-476-3308

Ried Insurance Agency602-370-3042Renegade ClassicsTucson 520-647-9312

Rio GraphicsYuma 928-342-1699

Sacred Skulls MC

Sage & SandYuma 928-344-2625

Sidewinders Tavern and GrillPine 928-476-6434

Spur BarStar Valley 928-472-7787

St. Nick’s TavernPhoenix 602-242-2345

Team Ramco TransmissionsYuma 928-344-5360

The Maverick SaloonPhoenix 602-943-5680

The Draw Bar & GrillPhoenix 602)273-0000

Tombstone BreweryTombstone 520-222-6781

Tonto Silkscreen & EmbroideryPayson 928-474-4207

ABATE of Arizona

AMSAF continues to help the Motorcycle CommunityIt’s been an exciting year for AMSAF aswe continue to help the motorcycle com-munity in helping to reduce motorcyclecrashes and fatalities. So far we’ve beenable to help over 2600 individuals getinto Motorcycle training with ourAMSAF Scholarships.

As we look back at the end of the yearand the holidays , we will see a lot of gettogethers, celebrations, Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Year. In addition, itsa great time for riding with this beautifulArizona weather and what a great time ofthe year.

On a more serious note, in 2016 we had144 Motorcycle fatalities and of that, 55died due to being impaired. This is a hugeconcern to AMSAF and if anything we’dlike you to think about what to do if youare impaired and can’t drive or ride. There are so many help opportunities outthere with Uber, Taxi, designated driveror maybe just staying at the place you’reat for the night. Please think twice beforehaving to face the risk of being impaired.In the next couple months you will more

Billboards up around the valley byAMSAF and these focusing on impairedriding. On this page you will see whatthey will look like. We also pass out“Know your Limit” cards”.. We want tothank the Governor’s Office of HighwaySafety for allowing us to partner on thesepostcards and get them out. Be sure to check out our weeklyFacebook Safety tips at,https://www.facebook.com/AMSAF.ORG/ and don’t forget about our MonthlyScholarship opportunity for a Basic RiderCourse (BRC) or a Basic Rider Course 2(BRC2). We give out our Scholarshipsthe first Monday of the Month and thetime can change. If you’re interested ingetting a Scholarship, we recommend get-ting on and signing up as they go fast.https://www.amsaf.org/scholarships/

AMSAF hopes you had a great 2017 withyour family and friends and at the sametime were safe. It’s a great time to enjoyyour time and not be another statistic. Thank you for your support of AMSAF.How many of your friends or relativescan you send this newsletter to? You

might help save a life.

Mick DegnExecutive DirectorArizona Motorcycle Safety andAwareness Foundation (AMSAF)

Riding Impaired

As we look at this year and the greatweather we experience in Arizona for rid-ing, there are two things that don’t gotogether. They are riding or driving andbeing impaired. Riding Impaired has con-sequences and we want to encourageeveryone to not ride impaired

·Forget the Bottle, Twist the Throttle

Be A Designated RiderBe Your Own Designated Rider

Ride Sober, Somebody Loves You

·Remember the Ride, Ride Sober

Share a Road, Not a Cell. Don’t Drinkand Ride.

Arizona DUI Laws

Society's perspective on DUI (DrivingUnder the Influence) has changed dramat-ically over the past 30 years. DUI is nolonger accepted as an unavoidable priceof automobile travel. A DUI is recognizedas a violent crime. These changes aremainly due to years of intense effort by

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Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness &

Education (MRFA&E)was established to promote motorcycle awareness and education due to an ever-

increasing rider population. No one is more concerned

with rider safety than riders themselves, and obviously

those best suited to educate newer riders are veteran riders.

Promote awareness and education in the

motorcycl community to improve riders safety.

e are a 501C3 Corporation.donation is tax

deductible. To donate go to our website listed at the bottom.

Motorcycle Riders FoundationAwareness & Education (MRFA&E)

2(202) 546-0983

Events CalendarJanuary 2018

1/5 {Fri} Motorcycles on MainBike Night in Downtown Mesafrom 6-10pm. Live Music with theUnknown Associates. Beer Garden,vendors, & more. Park & showyour bike. Eateries open. Takesplace every first Friday betweenSeptember & June. Vendors callCourtney 480-890-2613https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain

1/20 {Sat} 8th annual Skin & SteelTattoo & Motorcycle Show, pre-

sented by American Legion Ridersof Post 2. 10a-4pm at AmericanLegion Post 2, 2125 S IndustrialPark Ave, Tempe. Rain or shine.Free admission. Music byMoonshine VooDoo Band. Vendors& more. FMI: Kaleen 480-599-5681,http://www.skinandsteelaz.com

1-27-18 {Sat} Ride for the SaltRiver Wild Horses. Sign-in 10-11am at American Legion Post 58,16837 E Parkview Ave, FountainHills. Donation $10/pp. Take anunescorted Ride on a scenic route

where the wild horses call homethru the Lower Salt River on BushHighway in the Tonto NationalForest. Last stop at SuperstitionHarley-Davidson, 2910 W ApacheTrail. End party {11a-4:30pm}includes live music, beer garden,food, vendors, educational booths,& raffles. Proceeds benefit the SaltRiver Wild Horse Mgmt Group tocontinue protecting & keeping theseHorses Wild & FREE. Sponsorsinclude Law Tigers. http://saltriver-wildhorsemanagementgroup.org

AMSAF continues to help the MotorcycleCommunity (continued)

federal, state and local agencies, citizenadvocacy groups, nonprofit organiza-tions, and private businesses. GOHS isdetermined to provide the leadership andfunding to help reduce the threat of DUIdrivers on Arizona's roadways. As publicattitudes have changed, the percentage ofalcohol related crashes has decreased, butimpaired driving still takes far too great ahuman and economic toll. In 2014,33.6% of all traffic fatalities in Arizonawere alcohol-related. The penalties forimpaired driving in Arizona are severeand include mandatory jail time, thou-sands of dollars in fines and court fees,suspension of driving license or privilegeto drive, vehicle impoundment and otherexpenses.

As a measure to reduce the number ofrepeat offenders, Arizona added theMandatory Ignition Interlock Devices(IID) as a penalty for all DUI offenders.Prior to September 2007, IID's were arequirement only for Aggravated andExtreme DUI offenders. In addition tothe IID, a sentencing charge for "SuperExtreme" DUI was added to addressoffenders with a .20 or higher BAC andthe alcohol concentration results fromalcohol consumed either before or whiledriving or being in actual physical con-trol. For more information on DUI laws,

MISDEMEANOR DUI VIOLATIONS:Arizona Revised Statutes 4-244.34 -Underage Driving or Physical ControlWhile Under the Influence

It is unlawful for a person under the ageof 21 to drive or be in physical control ofa motor vehicle while there is any spiri-tuous liquor in the person's body.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1381(A)(1) - Driving or Actual PhysicalControl While Under theInfluence/Impaired to the SlightestDegree

It is unlawful for a person to drive or bein actual physical control of a vehicle inthis state while under the influence ofintoxicating liquor, any drug, a vaporreleasing substance containing a toxicsubstance, or any combination of liquor,drugs or vapor releasing substances if theperson is impaired to the slightest degree.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1381(A)(2) - Driving Under theInfluence/Over the Legal Limit

It is unlawful for a person to drive or bein actual physical control of a vehicle inthis state if the person has an alcoholconcentration of 0.08 or more within twohours of driving or being in actual physi-cal control of the vehicle and the alcoholconcentration results from alcohol con-sumed either before or while driving orbeing in actual physical control of thevehicle.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1381(A)(3) - Driving Under theInfluence/Any Drug or Metabolite

It is unlawful for a person to drive or bein actual physical control of a vehicle inthis state while there is any drug definedin Section 13-3401 or its metabolite inthe person's body.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1381(A)(4) - Driving Under theInfluence/Driving a CommercialMotor Vehicle

It is unlawful for a person to drive or bein actual physical control of a vehicle inthis state if the vehicle is a commercialmotor vehicle that requires a person toobtain a commercial driver's license asdefined in Section 28-3001 and the per-son has an alcohol concentration of 0.04or more.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-

1382(A)(1) - Driving or Actual PhysicalControl While Under the Influence/BAC of .15 (Extreme DUI)

It is unlawful for a person to drive or bein actual physical control of a vehicle inthis state if the person has an alcoholconcentration of 0.15 or more but lessthan 0.20 within two hours of driving orbeing in actual physical control of thevehicle and the alcohol concentrationresults from alcohol consumed eitherbefore or while driving or being in actualphysical control of the vehicle.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1382(A)(2) - Driving or Actual PhysicalControl While Under the Influence/BAC of .20 or more (Super ExtremeDUI)

It is unlawful for a person to drive or bein actual physical control of a vehicle inthis state if the person has an alcoholconcentration of 0.20 or more within twohours of driving or being in actual physi-cal control of the vehicle and the alcoholconcentration results from alcohol con-sumed either before or while driving orbeing in actual physical control of thevehicle.

FELONY DUI VIOLATIONS

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1383(A)(1) - Aggravated Driving orActual Physical Control While Underthe Influence/ DUI While Suspendedfor DUI

A person is guilty of aggravated drivingor actual physical control while under theinfluence of intoxicating liquor or drugsif the person commits a violation of sec-tion 28-1381, section 28-1382 or this sec-

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Rumbles from your State SecretaryHey there everyone I need to start out by saying Thank you to theEagles and everyone who joined us for the2017 ABATE State social. With that said Ineed to extend an extra big thank you to MsTBFS and the rest of the Templar KrusadersMC without them it would have been a verysmall event (we are talking 18 people). Iunderstand that it is the busy event season andyou have to pick and choose. I have to admit Iam a wee bit disappointed. We did this to cel-ebrate all of you and the work you do all yearlong. We still had some fun. There were 4 entries in the chili cook off.

With Teresa and Ben in Texas and unavailableto defend the chili crown it gave the rest of usa chance. Nolan ended up winning the chilicook off and the prize money. A good portionof the prize money will be going to theACMC toy run. Siss with the Templar Krusaders MC won the50/50 and donated it back to help others, aportion went to support a family in need thatthe Eagles are collecting for and the remain-der will go to toys for the ACMC toy run. We had some fun raffle prizes. The mostsought after being a giant teddy bear. Lil Missfeel in love with bear as did Dragonfly from

Southern Arizona Chapter. When it came timeto draw for the bear everybody held theirbreath. Boom Dragonfly won, she then giftedit to lil Miss. It was beautiful.Kass and crew were there to entertain us withKaraoke. They donated half of their usual fee,which was awesome. Thank you. They aregreat. We have used them for both last yearand this years socials and had a blast bothtimes.

Hope your Holidays are Peaceful and yourNew Year's brightDawn P Steed


State Social


State Social

15th AnnualBarbie Hensler Memorial Toy Run


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AMSAF continues to help the Motorcycle Community (continued)tion while the person's driver license orprivilege to drive is suspended, canceled,revoked or refused or while a restrictionis placed on the person's driver license orprivilege to drive as a result of violatingsection 28-1381 or 28-1382 or under sec-tion 28-1385.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1383(A)(2)- Aggravated Driving or ActualPhysical Control While Under theInfluence/ Third or Subsequent DUI in84 Months

A person is guilty of aggravated drivingor actual physical control while under theinfluence of intoxicating liquor or drugsif, within a period of eighty-four months,commits a third or subsequent violationof section 28-1381, section 28-1382 or

this section or is convicted of a violationof section 28-1381, section 28-1382 orthis section and has previously been con-victed of any combination of convictionsof section 28-1381, section 28-1382 orthis section or acts in another jurisdictionthat if committed in this state would be aviolation of section 28-1381, section 28-1382 or this section.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1383(A)(3)- Aggravated Driving or ActualPhysical Control While Under theInfluence/ DUI With Person Under 15Years of Age in Vehicle

A person is guilty of aggravated drivingor actual physical control while under theinfluence of intoxicating liquor or drugsif the person commits a violation of sec-

tion 28-1381 or section 28-1382 while aperson under fifteen years of age is in thevehicle.

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1383(A)(4)- Aggravated Driving or ActualPhysical Control While Under theInfluence/ DUI In Violation ofInterlock Requirement

A person is guilty of aggravated drivingor actual physical control while under theinfluence of intoxicating liquor or drugsif the person commits a violation of sec-tion 28-1381, section 28-1382 or this sec-tion while the person is ordered by thecourt or required pursuant to section 28-3319 by the department to equip anymotor vehicle the person operates with acertified ignition interlock device.

For more information from theState go to:

www.azgohs.gov/programs

In 2016 alone, we had 144Motorcycle Fatalities and of that55 died due to being impaired.

Don’t be a Statistic.

Barbie Hensler Memorial Toy Run (continued)that had been collected. Arriving at theBuffalo in time to set-up for the 11 am starttime. The party went on until 5 pm withmusic, food, dancing, 50/50, raffles, doorprizes and a silent auction that included avery popular sample basket from the HoneyStand in Pine, a complete "Learn to PlayGuitar" starter pack, Fudge and CinnamonBuns from Pine Creek Fudge, as well as giftcertificates from Tonto Silk Screen &Embroidery, Cheaper Sweeper and many oth-ers. After some confusion about who actually

owned the winning ticket for the 50/50, itwas discovered it actually belonged to thebartenders and wait staff of the Buffalo.Upon learning this, the staff promptly donat-ed the entire $293 back to the event!

The event ended when the toys, donationsand money raised were all transported to theWomen of the Moose at Lodge 852 in StarValley who have been working diligently tomake sure those who are truly in need getsome help this Christmas.

Cecilia (CCRider) Ransom, the High CountryEvent Coordinator, expressed her joy at thesuccess of the event by declaring "The suc-cess of this year's event was due entirely tothe incredible community support providedby the area motorcyclists, businesses, andTonto Basin and Rim Country citizens thatparticipated. High Country Chapter ofABATE of AZ cannot thank you all enough.Merry Christmas."

We want to thank all the business that helpedfill the toy collection boxes: Butcher HookRestaurant, Punkin Center Bar & Grill,Dollar General in Tonto Basin, Jake's CornerBar, The buffalo Bar & Grill, El Rancho,Spur Bar, Pour House, Verizon Wireless atSwiss Village, Old County Inn, Pine CreekFudge, Sidewinders Tavern & Grill, ThePonderosa Market, HB's Place, BanditsRestaurant.


News from the MRF (continued)outlining their own concerns and askingthe Secretary of Transportation to allowthe motorcycle community a strongvoice on the Council. The letter stated,“It is critical to allow motorcyclists tohave a strong voice on this Council.These are the individuals who haveexperience and can provide a motorcy-clist’s insights on the challenges andbenefits of our roadways. Depending onwhere they live, riders have uniqueexperiences and are differently impactedby roadway and barrier design, and con-struction, among others.”

Seated in the audience of Tuesday’smeeting was Andy Kelly. Kelly, a riderfor most of his life and a member ofABATE of Pennsylvania, which standsfor “Alliance of Bikers Aimed TowardEducation” made the trip to Washington,DC to attend the meeting after signingthe petition. A handful of other motorcy-cle riders representing various state andlocal rider associations were also in theaudience, allowed to listen, but not offi-cially weigh in on issues that affect themas riders.

“This is an example of government at itsworst,” said Ekstrom. “The purpose ofthis group is to advise on issues impor-tant to motorcyclists, how can the MACidentify and prioritize these issues, with-out adequate rider representation?”

A copy of the petition and Ekstrom’sremarks are below.

P E T I T I O N

We Call on the Department ofTransportation to Add Seats to theMotorcyclist Advisory Council forMotorcycle Riders’ Associations

In 2015, Congress re-established theMotorcyclist Advisory Council in theHighway Bill to advise the FederalHighway Administration on “issues ofconcern to motorcyclists.” This impor-tant group would serve as the ONLYofficial forum on a national scale formotorcyclists to have an open dialoguewith the Government to discuss concernslike road and barrier design, the emer-gence of autonomous vehicles and otherareas of the nation’s highways and infra-structure which impact motorcyclists in aunique way.

In 2017, an announcement was madenaming 10 individuals to serve as

appointees to the Council. Regrettably,all but one individual selected was repre-sent the technical aspects of the Council,including engineering, construction andtraffic safety systems as well as roadwaydata. Only one seat out of ten was desig-nated for a national motorcycle riders’association and speak for the 8.5 millionmotorcyclists in the U.S. And though 8of the 10 appointees have their motorcy-cle endorsements, their intended purposefor participation on the Council is to rep-resent the infrastructure and technicalside of the conversation, not to advocatefor riders. Nor do they have the authorityto speak on behalf of riders at large, aswould other motorcycle riders’ associa-tions at the national and regional levels.

We, the below signed, call on theSecretary of Transportation to add 3additional seats to the MAC; anotherseat for a national motorcycle rider’sassociation dedicated to on-street ridersas well as at least two other seats forregional motorcycle riders’ associations.

Adding these three seats will ensure abalanced and fair composition to theCouncil and will adequately representthe voice and concerns of street motor-cyclists across the nation.

#LetRidersSpeakPrepared RemarksByMegan Ekstrom, Vice-President ofGovernment AffairsMotorcycle Riders FoundationOn 5th of December 2017At the Motorcyclist Advisory CouncilMeeting

My name is Megan Ekstrom and I amthe Vice-President of GovernmentAffairs for the Motorcycle RidersFoundation. The Motorcycle RidersFoundation or MRF provides leadershipfor states’ and regional motorcycle ridersassociations as well as motorcycle clubsand individual riders. Through our statepartners and affiliates, we have a net-work of over 250,000 motorcycle ridersrepresenting all 50 states.

I’d like to start by thanking the FederalHighway Administration for allowing meto speak. As many in this room alreadyknow, the MRF has been critical of theparameters and the process for participa-tion in the Motorcyclist AdvisoryCouncil - particularly with regard to thelack of representation for state and

national motorcycle riders’ associations.

First, I want to be very clear that ourgrievances are in no way intended to bean attack or criticism of the 10 currentappointees to the MAC. Each one ofthese individuals (several of which Iknow personally) bring important areasof expertise to the table. Whether that’sengineering or construction, safety orroadway data, each of their voices is crit-ical to ensuring a successful MAC. I alsorecognize that the majority of theappointees are motorcycle riders them-selves and can speak to their own indi-vidual riding experience.

While we recognize and appreciate thiseffort to be inclusive, we continue to beconcerned that this important group, theONLY one of its kind on a nationalscale, fails to include adequate represen-tation of the nearly 8.5 million motorcy-cle riders on our nation’s roadways.

While the majority of MAC appointees

have their motorcycle endorsement, onlyONE out of TEN of these individuals canspeak for the rider community at largeand has the authority to do so and is hereto serve that specific purpose

We believe the MAC should have moreof these.

Associations have the ability to speak onbehalf of a larger group of individuals,identifying common ground, areas ofinterest and prioritization of issues. Theycan point out different concerns in vari-ous parts of the country, geographicallyidentifying where needs are most urgentbased on feedback from their extensivemember networks.

While the AMA can certainly help to ful-fill that role, we are concerned that onlyone voice to speak on behalf of 8.5 mil-lion is enough.

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MRFA&E is looking for a new Secretary. You do not have to bepolitical but more in the awareness and education side of motor-cycling. This is an officers position for 2-year term, officers arerequired to be at MRF MOTM conference for the MRFA&E

board of directors meeting during the conference. MRFA&E is a501 c3 company that deals with the community awareness and

education for motorcyclists.

Wanted: A grant writer that does this for a living or has someexperience in grant writing. This position is an assistant to the

board of directors to be appointed by the Chairman.

Please keep these positions in mind when visiting riders whommight be a good fit into MRF A&E board.

Thank you for your help. Hope to see you allin Denver MOTM 2018.

Ride Aware, Visit the web site for more information: www.mrfae.org

Deborah Butitta, Board of Director Chairman


American Qtec is our newest East Valley Business MemberBy Jim Silk

Q-Tec Engineering has come up withsome outstanding conversions for thosethat wish to have their bikes convertedinto trikes. We jumped on the opportuni-ty to add this to our already impressiveline up of seven different conversion kitmanufacturers. (Hannigan, MotorTrike,Champion, Sturgis, Roadsmith, CaliforniaSide Car, and Lehman Trikes) There areseveral reasons that we chose to becomean authorized dealer / distributor for thiscompany out of Belgium.

It Bolts on. No modifications requiredto the frame and the motorcycle can bereturned to original specifications at anytime.

It is extremely flexible. Two wheels infront (reverse trike), two wheels in back(standard trike) or combine the two tocreate a quad.

Trikers really don’t like the straightaxle configuration offered by HarleyDavidson. (The Q-tec fits all 2000 and

Newer Harley Davidson Softails.Coming soon to Indian Scout and theVictory line)

It’s patented design offers a provenFormula 1 race suspension to trikes mak-ing the best handling trikes and quads wehave ever seen. (Ride one.. you’ll agree)

The Q-Tec concept distinguishes itselffrom other designs and concepts by itspatented, independent three and fourwheel suspension and innovative design.By implementing this system onto aHarley-Davidson® bike, it will be trans-formed into a very unique trike or quad.The Q-Tec concept is a high-quality prod-uct that can be considered as the “Rolls-Royce” of the trikes and quads. The inte-gral core of the design is the patented dif-ferential which in itself is the sole basisof the overall concept of Q-Tec. It wasspecifically developed for this venture.

The Q-Tec system has significant advan-tages over existing trike and quaddesigns. Our concept is revolutionary and

unique. Our products increase the exclu-sivity of your Harley-Davidson® and liftit from the masses.

At the same time, it maintains the valueof your original Harley-Davidson®motorcycle because the products can beassembled without drilling or welding ofyour original frame and chassis. By sim-ply removing the Q-Tec set, we can re-create your Harley-Davidson® motorcy-cle to its original state. This also givesyou the option to port your Q-Tec set toanother base bike if needed.Due to its simple handling, Q-Tec Quadsand Trikes are well suited for physicallydisabled individuals who do not wantmiss the thrill and adventure of riding aHarley-Davidson® bike but in a differentdimension.All components are manufactured of highgrade steel and aluminum and complywith Q-Tec’s quality standards.

Construction time for a Q-Tec is maxi-mum one work shop day, excluding any

kind of custom or standard paint job. (Construction time varies based on shopload) That means you do not have tospare your Harley for days and weeks at atime. Within a very short period of timeyou can enjoy your personal Q-Tec on theroad.Handling of a Q-Tec is incomparable toother Trike and Quad vehicles in the mar-ket. Due to its innovative design andengineering, it performs and handlesextremely well and yields a high level ofsafety and comfort even at high speeds.

Getting your own Q-Tec equipped HD ispretty easy.. Call our shop, 480-218-5822,have one of our specialists at the shop goover all the details of your bike.. we willcover options and pricing and time esti-mates.. place the deposit and when the kitarrives finish paying for the kit and bringyour bike in… When the Trike / Quad isdone to your satisfaction, pay for thelabor, paint and accessories. Simple.

News from the MRF (continued)I am not alone in voicing this concern –this year almost 40 members of congressfrom both the House and Senate, bothRepublican and Democrat, sent a letter toTransportation Secretary Chao laying outthe concerns I have reiterated. Each ofthese letters stated that in order to facili-tate a successful MAC, the FederalHighway Administration should allowmore seats for designated motorcycle rid-ers associations in order to ensure a pro-ductive dialogue.

I will submit these letters again for therecord as well as a petition that I ambringing forth:

This petition signed by over 5,000 motor-cycle riders in the U.S. calls on theSecretary to add 3 additional seats to theMAC: another seat for a national motor-cycle rider’s association dedicated to on-street riders as well as at least two otherseats for regional or state motorcycle rid-ers’ associations. If these 3 seats areadded, which is permitted under the dis-cretion of the Secretary, it will result in amore robust conversation, ensuring thatthe purpose of the MAC, as writtenunder the statute, is fulfilled as it wasintended by Congress

Thank you for listening to our concerns -like everyone in this room, the MRF sim-ply wants to ensure that the uniqueneeds, experiences, and requirements ofmotorcyclists from across the U.S. arebeing considered and heard.

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RIDING FREE FROM DC:

Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Insidethe Beltway

Your Motorcycle Riders Foundation teamin Washington, D.C. is pleased to provideour members with the latest informationand updates on issues that impact thefreedom and safety of American streetmotorcyclists. Count on your MRF tokeep you informed about a range of mat-ters that are critical to the advancementof motorcycling and its associatedlifestyle. Published weekly when theU.S. Congress is in session.

NEWS FROM THE HILL – An AlphabetSoup of Acronyms:AVs, RPM, & RFS This Week

“We’re close”…were the words spokento me by an unnamed staffer on CapitolHill this week during a meeting on theautonomous vehicles legislation. YourMRF has been doing a slew of meetingsto reiterate the point that motorcyclesMUST be included in any legislation asit relates to the safety of autonomousvehicles. We’ve made headway in theSenate bill, but have more work to do inthe House version. Behind the scenesthere are a couple of Democratic senatorsthat are holding up activity on the bill;Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) andEd Markey (D-Mass.) whose offices tellme they want more time to discuss safe-ty, privacy and cybersecurity issues. Fairenough! Still though, staffers are hopefulthe Senate version of the bill (whichincludes language the MRF pushed for)will be taken up for a vote beforeChristmas. If so, the House and Senatewill then have to reconcile the differ-ences between their own versions. Tick-tock….

Ahead of a Thursday meeting this weekbetween Trump and other senior officialsabout ethanol policy, Texas Gov. GregAbbott formally asked for a RenewableFuel Standard waiver from Pruitt. Whatdoes this mean? Well, it would mean thatTexas would not have to comply with theethanol blending quotas set forth by theEPA. It begs the question – can otherstates do this too? "The time is ripe forEPA to grant substantive relief from theunique, adverse impacts the RFS pro-gram is having on the state of Texas,"Governor Abbott wrote in a letter. Thisuproar comes after the recent announce-ment from the EPA that they had final-ized a rule that instead would hold steadythe quotas on renewable fuels (likeethanol) under the Renewable FuelsStandard (RFS) for 2018. You’ll recallthat earlier this year, the EPA proposedchanges to the RFS which, for the firsttime, would NOT call for an increase inconventional ethanol and instead pro-posed to LOWER the required volume ofcellulosic biofuel by 73 million gallons.HOWEVER, ethanol producers and law-makers from corn states urged the EPA toback off its earlier proposal to trim the

mandate. Reportedly, President Trump,who ran on a platform of supporting theRFS, personally asked EPA head ScottPruitt not to reduce the biofuels standard.So now, concerned states are looking forways to get around the RFS require-ments…hence Texas’s request for awaiver. Though temporary, it could be apotential state-led solution as Congresscontinues to debate over what to do overethanol…

Holding on to the coattails of recentSenate activity, the U.S. House Energy &Commerce Committee passed the RPMAct without amendment earlier this weekby a margin of 33-20, with affirmativevotes from all of the committeeRepublicans and three Democrats:Schrader (OR), Loebsack (IA), and Ruiz(CA). The Senate version of the RPMAct went through a similar exercise acouple of weeks ago. NOW that thoseprocedural hurdles have cleared, the nextstep is to get leadership (that’s Senator

Mitch McConnell from Kentucky andHouse Speaker Paul Ryan fromWisconsin) to bring the bills up for avote. Look for a Call to Action from theMRF shortly after the holidays to helpspur this action.

EXECUTIVE & REGULATORYUPDATES – Riders Across the NationFlex Their Muscles on MAC

This week, in one of the worst examplesof government bureaucracy to date, thefirst meeting of the MotorcyclistAdvisory Council was convened. If youdon’t know what that is then you musthave missed (or ignored) the dozens ofemails and Calls to Action notices thathave gone out over the last 3 weeks. The“MAC” is the ONLY official forum on anational scale for motorcyclists to havean open dialogue with the Governmentto discuss concerns like road and barrierdesign, the emergence of autonomousvehicles and other areas of the nation’s


News from the MRF (continued)highways and infrastructure which impactmotorcyclists in a unique way.

And though my 7-year-old kid realizesthat you’ll have to include ACTUALmotorcycle riders representing ACTUALon-street motorcycle associations to havethis conversation, the federal governmentdoes not. Despite your MRF tellingthem…despite Members of Congresstelling them…..despite riders across thecountry telling them…over and overagain.

Maybe the 333rd time is the charm?During the meeting your MRF requestedto deliver oral remarks and so I did. Tothe full Committee. And government offi-cials. And to back up my oral argument, Ialso delivered a petition with over 5,200signatories that DEMANDED additionalseats be added to the MAC for STATE

and NATIONAL motorcycle riders’ asso-ciations. And while I don’t know whatthe outcome will be, I do know that thispetition has gone to the highest levels ofthe Department of Transportation. And Ihave it on good authority that the MRFhas made waves within the Departmentover this MAC nonsense. I’ll rest betterwhen those waves turn into action. Untilthen, I am going to keep up the fight. Ihope you will too.

STATE NEWS – A Win in Wisconsin

Last week, Governor Walker ofWisconsin signed a new law addressingright-of-way violations. Wisconsin Act105 expands the list of rules of the roadviolations for which the State requires theoffender’s attendance at a mandatoryright-of-way course. It also increasespenalties for right-of-way violations. As

anyone who rides knows, right-of-wayviolations can cause catastrophic andfatal damage to motorcyclists. Manystates are working hard to make thesetypes of violations carry hefty penaltiesin an effort to address the safety ofmotorcyclists. Congrats to ABATE ofWisconsin for making riders safer allover the Badger State. If your state islooking for a blue print on how to makeheadway in your own legislature on right-of-way violations, let me know and I’llput you in touch with the powers that beover at ABATE of Wisconsin.

MRF NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

To my faithful weekly readers, you nowrealize that last Friday, our weekly RidingFree Bulletin didn’t make it to yourinbox. I hope you’re not too mad – it isfor a good reason:

That’s right, last weekend, yours trulywas taking the beginners riding coursecourtesy of Harley-Davidson RidingAcademy. And while I won’t tell you if Idropped my bike (okay, yes I will – I did.More than once.) I WILL tell you that Ipassed and am now in proud possessionof my motorcycle license.

And most importantly…I kind of love it.So that being said – who has a good dealon a bike for me? I am partial to theHarley Street 500 but beggars can’t bechoosers.

RIDE FREE-

Megan EkstromVice-President of Government Affairs &Public RelationsThe Motorcycle Riders Foundation

My Goals for 2018 (continued)VOLUNTEER MY TIME TO ACAUSE THAT MATTERS. And I meanoutside of motorcycle rights. For me Ithink this year will be veteran suicides.

GO TO ALL OF MY DOCTORAPPOINTMENTS. I really dislikegoing to the doctors, but it is my goal toactually go to ALL of my doctor appoint-

ments.

LET GO OF ANYTHING THATDOES NOT SERVE ME. This pertainsto things that are draining the peace andjoy out of life. Those succubus type ofthings and people that do nothing butbring you down and drain the energyright out of you. This will be my way to

stay positive.

RESPECT THE SILENCE. I learnedthis past year that silence is good at timesand I need to respect that more.

Those are my 18 goals for 2018. I hopeyou make some for yourself. FrankOstaseski has noticed that we as a society

obsess about death. We spend a great dealof time trying to prepare for it and hopethat we are “ready” for it when the timecomes. But according to him, the bestway to prepare for death is by living yourlife the best way you possibly can.

Be good to one another.

Bitter Sweet GoodbyesIt has been a great 5 years riding some ofthe most beautiful roads in America withsome of the coolest people!

Ben and I are proud to have served asboth phoenix Shadow Mountain Chapteras.well as State Officers. It's been great to

make a positive impact increasing safeyinitiatives and helping raise awareness formotorcyclist to decrease injuries andfatalities.

ABATE OF ARIZONA is filled with pas-sionate riders who dedicate countless vol-

unteer hours doing the same thing.

Our calling to Texas is work related forTeresa. An opportunity she has worked sohard to achieve.

We wish everyone much success as well

as warm Holiday Wishes.

Much Love and Respect!Ride Safe,

Teresa "Trauma Mama" McClellandBen Martinez


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John M. Allen -- Majority Leader 15 R Email: JALLEN Room 208 926-4916Lela Alston 24 D Email: LALSTON Room 330 926-5829Richard C. Andrade 29 D Email: RANDRADE Room 337 926-3130Brenda Barton 6 R Email: BBARTON Room 114 926-4129Wenona Benally 7 D Email: WBENALLY Room 117 926-5172Isela Blanc 26 D Email: IBLANC Room 126 926-5187Reginald Bolding 27 D Email: RBOLDING Room 335 926-3132Russell Bowers 25 R Email: RBOWERS Room 310 926-3128Paul Boyer 20 R Email: PBOYER Room 113 926-4173Kelli Butler 28 D Email: KBUTLER Room 124 926-5156Noel W. Campbell 1 R Email: NCAMPBELL Room 304 926-3124Mark A. Cardenas 19 D Email: MCARDENAS Room 339 926-3014Heather Carter 15 R Email: HCARTER Room 303 926-5503César Chávez 29 D Email: CCHAVEZ Room 318 926-4862Ken Clark 24 D Email: KENCLARK Room 333 926-3108Todd A. Clodfelter 10 R Email: TCLODFELTER Room 121 926-4850Regina E. Cobb 5 R Email: RCOBB Room 302 926-3126Douglas Coleman 16 R Email: DCOLEMAN Room 312 926-3160David L. Cook 8 R Email: DCOOK Room 341 926-5162Eric Descheenie 7 D Email: EDESCHEENIE Room 323 926-4846Kirsten Engel 10 D Email: KENGEL Room 118 926-5178Mitzi Epstein 18 D Email: MEPSTEIN Room 125 926-4870Diego Espinoza 19 D Email: DESPINOZA Room 338 926-3134Eddie Farnsworth 12 R Email: EFARNSWORTH Room 225 926-5735Charlene R. Fernandez -- Minority Whip 4 D Email: CFERNANDEZ Room 322 926-3098Mark Finchem 11 R Email: MFINCHEM Room 129 926-3122Randall Friese -- Assistant Minority Leader 9 D Email: RFRIESE Room 321 926-3138Rosanna Gabaldón 2 D Email: RGABALDON Room 325 926-3424Sally Ann Gonzales 3 D Email: SGONZALES Room 332 926-3278Travis W. Grantham 12 R Email: TGRANTHAM Room 119 926-4868Daniel Hernandez 2 D Email: DHERNANDEZ Room 115 926-4840Drew John 14 R Email: DJOHN Room 342 926-5154Anthony T. Kern 20 R Email: AKERN Room 306 926-3102Jay Lawrence 23 R Email: JLAWRENCE Room 131 926-3095Vince Leach 11 R Email: VLEACH Room 226 926-3106David Livingston 22 R Email: DLIVINGSTON Room 224 926-4178Phil Lovas 22 R Email: PLOVAS Room 205 926-3297Ray D. Martinez 30 D Email: RMARTINEZ Room 116 926-5158J.D. Mesnard -- Speaker 17 R Email: JMESNARD Room 223 926-4481Darin Mitchell 13 R Email: DMITCHELL Room 313 926-5894Paul Mosley 5 R Email: PMOSLEY Room 309 926-4844Tony Navarrete 30 D Email: TNAVARRETE Room 329 926-4864Jill Norgaard 18 R Email: JNORGAARD Room 112 926-3140Becky A. Nutt 14 R Email: BNUTT Room 122 926-4852Kevin Payne 21 R Email: KPAYNE Room 345 926-4854Pamela Powers Hannley 9 D Email: PPOWERSHANNLEY Room 324 926-4848Rebecca Rios -- Minority Leader 27 D Email: RRIOS Room 320 926-3073Tony Rivero 21 R Email: TRIVERO Room 316 926-3104Jesus Rubalcava 4 D Email: JRUBALCAVA Room 334 926-4842Macario Saldate 3 D Email: MSALDATE Room 331 926-4171Athena Salman 26 D Email: ASALMAN Room 123 926-4858Don Shooter 13 R Email: DSHOOTER Room 222 926-4139Thomas R. Shope -- Speaker Pro Tempore 8 R Email: TSHOPE Room 204 926-3012David Stringer 1 R Email: DSTRINGER Room 308 926-4838Maria Syms 28 R Email: MSYMS Room 344 926-4860Bob Thorpe 6 R Email: BTHORPE Room 130 926-5219Kelly Townsend -- Majority Whip 16 R Email: KTOWNSEND Room 207 926-4467Michelle Udall 25 R Email: MUDALL Room 120 926-4856Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita 23 R Email: MUGENTI-RITA Room 111 926-4480Jeff Weninger 17 R Email: JWENINGER Room 110 926-3092

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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 of

your 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.

Locations Site Website City Zip County Email Phone Motorcycle Rider Training View PHOENIX 85012 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 979-1839

RIDE SMART M/C TRAINING View PHOENIX 85023 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 877-5425

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Chandler/Gilbert View GILBERT 85233 MARICOPA Click Here (480) 998-9888

GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PARKING LOT)

View GILBERT 85234 MARICOPA (480) 894-0404

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Scottsdale View SCOTTSDALE 85260 MARICOPA Click Here (480) 998-9888

CHANDLER HARLEY-DAVIDSON

View TEMPE 85283 MARICOPA (480) 496-6800

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Glendale View GLENDALE 85302 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 939-9888

DEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL View GLENDALE 85308 MARICOPA (623) 247-5542

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE LUKE AFB 85309 MARICOPA (623) 975-6264

Motorcycle Rider Training View PEORIA 85345 MARICOPA Click Here (623) 979-1839

VEHICLE SAFETY INSTITUE View YUMA 85367 YUMA Click Here (928) 376-7489

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Sierra Vista View FT

HUACHUCA 85613 COCHISE Click Here (520) 733-9888

Pima Community College View TUCSON 85707 PIMA (520) 206-3981

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Tucson View TUCSON 85714 PIMA Click Here (520) 733-9888

RIDE NAZ -- FLAGSTAFF View BELLEMONT 86015 COCONINO (928) 443-0111

Ride Northern Arizona - Prescott View PRESCOTT 86301 YAVAPAI Click Here (928) 443-0111

T.E.A.M. Arizona - Prescott View PRESCOTT 86301 YAVAPAI Click Here (928) 771-2500

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

View KINGMAN 86401 MOHAVE (928) 757-0825

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

View LAKE

HAVASU CITY

86403 MOHAVE (928) 505-3321

JB'S RESTAURANT View MOHAVE

VALLEY 86440 MOHAVE Click Here (866) 668-6462

Rider Ed Courses in AZ 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

Motorcycle Riders FoundationWashington D.C. Office

(202) 546-0983

Classifieds

2014 Softail Deluxe CVO - Lots of custom extras / $15,000Less than 10,000 miles / Always Garaged - Excellent Condition

See at Big Boyz Toyz (Big John) - Tucson: 520-834-1191Or contact Katie @ 520-456-7260

2000 HD Custom (623) 374-5510 $15K OBO

ATTENTION ALL 30 YEAR OLDS!!I have your year Softail-- 1984.1 owner, 1st yr. Softail, 1st yr. Evolution

Kick and electric start PLUS all orginal parts. $9,500Call 970-420-6675

2006 H-D Dyna Street Bob11,000 miles, $22,000 invested,

selling for $16,000.Contact Pete @ (602) 315-6950

One-Piece DayTripper motorcycle seatNew - never used - In box

Retails for $359 model 76189 fits Honda VT 750 Spirit 2001-2006 & VT750DC 2007-2009. The detailed stitch work in the highly durable, synthetic

glove-leather makes the DayTripper a show winner.$150.00

Call Bob @ 602-463-0544

AzTech Flatbed Trailer (Car/ATV Hauler) $2200 obo2008 STS Cadillac for sale, 23K miles $28,000 obo

Call 928-718-6296 Cell 928-716-7289

Motorcycle HearseCOPD diagnosis forces SALE! $50,000.00

www.eagleswingscarriages.com visit this website to view complete set of equipment.

Equipment included: 1999 Harley Davidson Road King Trike (6045 miles) modifiedwith reverse gear & fifth wheel hitch, detachable 18th Century styled Hearse

Carriage, full size casket with full cover flag, cherry wood Urn Ark with panoramicglass & folding stand, Encased Memorial Flag, 2007 22ft. flatbed transportation trail-er with winds/bug shield, Honor Flags, pre-printed magnetic Carriage name plates &

misc office supplies. Call Bill or Phyllis 623-386-8281

FOR SALE:2008 Harley Davidson Road Glide- 6,240 miles-lowering kit-travel package-

AM/FM/WB/CD- 6 speed-Dark Blue Pearl-Corbin Solo and Stock Seat- asking$17,000.

e-mail serious inquiries to: [email protected].

FINALLY!! A motorcycle themed paperback book for the young reader. TheAdventures of Olive Pearl and Hammy Davidson features Olive Pearl; agreen and black motorcycle and Hamrietta (Hammy) Davidson her stuffed

piggy passenger. They experience the joy of motorcycling on a 1700-mileroad trip to meet new people, see new things, and learn life lessons along theway. Their adventures are wrapped inside the love story of husband and wifecharacters, “The Man” and “The Lady”. Sprinkled throughout with pictures,

social observations, and humor, adults will also enjoy reading this story toyounger children and are sure to get a laugh or two themselves. Get more

info and place an order at: www.OliveandHammy.com Let’s Ride!!

2004 Waltz Hardcore special constructed soft tail Custom Chopper, Vin # AZ262741, Vehicle is garage kept, and customized. Chopper has a 145 HorsePower TP polished Engine, a 3" Primary and 6 speed Transmission. The Vehicle is

built on a Waltz Hardcore Soft Tail Frame. All sheet metal work, paint job is Custom.Custom Chrome wheels and brand new Tires. All Mechanical components are in

good working order. Engine runs awesome. Has less than 4000 miles.This baby is worth way more than I'm asking! Just need money now!

Waltz Hardcore Frame $6,500, TP 124" Cubic Inch Polished Engine $7,5003" Open Primary and 6 speed Transmission $3,000, Custom Sheet metal Work $3,000Custom Paint $3,000, Wheels & Tires $2,500, Progressive Airtail Suspension, Brakes,

Starter, Charging System, $4,000, Labor $4,500Asking $18,999 obo, For more information call or text @ (480) 385-8947

Your Classified Adcould be here...

It’s Free to ABATE Members.submit your ad online at www.abateofaz.org

ITS FOOTBALL SEASON!! I have a grill trailer for tailgating, camping, parties,etc. NEW, never used. Three burner Char Griller gas grill with side burner can beconverted to smoker with addition of fire box available from Char Griller. 9 foot

bistro umbrella stores in tube in middle of trailer. Folding rear table extension. 3-Dpowder coated frame. Locking cage holds most 2000 watt inverter generators. (gen-erator pictured not included but is for sale also) Small flat screen TV mount clamps

to umbrella post. Two coolers; ice down beer in the big one; keep burgers, dogs,steaks or ice cream on dry ice in the smaller one. Lots of table space for food, satel-

lite receiver, DVD player, you name it. Tongue locks in upright position to savespace and prevent theft. Three point leveling legs. Uses 1 7/8" hitch ball. Be the

envy of everyone in the tailgating lot.I also have one of these trailers that I use at TBFS every year.

Price reduced. $2000 OBO Cash Only Call or text Redbone any time and leave mes-sage.

(480) Three Two Six - Seven 6 5 Six

2009 HD Sportster 1200 Low style.like new with 5000 miles, kept in AC garage, Stage 1 kit with Vance

and Hines shorties, forward foot controls, all service down byChester's in Mesa. Limited HD factory root beer brown color. $8750obo. call or text 480-338-1965 in Gilbert AZ. For pictures email to;

[email protected]


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