The Masterlink - June 2016

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

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Report fromNCOM 2016

By Johnny D ALMA MCACMC Designated LobbyistABATE State PAC Officer

This month I attended the 2016 NationalCoalition of Motorcyclists convention. Thiswas my first one as District 9 Director. It wasin Atlantic City, it rained most of the time.When it didn’t rain, it was cloudy, foggy, anddamp. The upside was meeting a lot of peo-ple from the East Coast.

Among the main topics discussed was theWaco victims fund. We passed the hat andraised $3,000. That money will go to help thefamilies of the Waco victims. All of them hadtheir lives turned upside down. Most losttheir livelihoods, many lost their homes. It isimportant that we support them during theirstruggle. We cannot allow the charlatans in

Texas to destroy lives with impunity. Todonate go to http://sofaog.org/waco-aide/They really are suffering.

Another big topic was the Save The Patchfund. The board of that fund has beenchanged. There will no longer be any 1% MCmembers in control of disbursing the funds.The mission of the fund is to aide any clubthat is facing seizure of their patches, indiciaof membership, and property belonging to theclub. No money will be used for legaldefense of criminal charges. The promisefrom here on is that all donations and payoutswill be transparent. To send money for that:Save The Patch, C/O Louie Nobs, P.O. Box1172, Conroe, TX 77305, (936) 443-45000

Tac from Pagan’s MC said something thattouched me. He said, ”I don’t want to do this.I don’t want to go to the legislature year afteryear to fight for the rights we are entitled to.”He was talking about how integral to ourlives our bikes are. The idea is that we do somuch on and with our bikes that we wouldn’tfunction right without them. That is true. Idon’t want to do this either. I didn’t want tospend five days in a rainy, miserable city withno way to get anywhere that didn’t cost asmall fortune. I would rather have stayed inPhoenix and went on rides with my lady. Theforces that would see our lifestyle end arerelentless. If we let them have it their way,we would be covered head-to-toe with fluo-

rescent protective gear wearing helmets andall manner of padding to ride training wheelequipped bikes that have a top speed of aboutsixty-five. The term rubber baby buggybumpers keeps echoing in my mind. So weorganize and fight. We have to keep thisgoing or our world will be gone.

On another note: Doc, the chairman ofNCOM, started the official program with thestatement that this is a “brother and sisterhood dedicated to motorcycle rights.” I amglad to see the recognition of all the womenwho have contributed to our efforts. We needto make our SMROs more inclusive in wordand deed. I know that I depend on a numberof women to keep up the fight. I have alsolearned a great deal from many women whohave done this work before I did.

Maryland has passed an anti-profiling bill andit is waiting for their governor to sign it. InArizona, we are still working on passing one.The MRF announced that two congressionalrepresentatives have agreed to sponsor a fed-eral profiling bill. We are looking to get ourArizona Representatives to sign on as co-sponsors. Kyrsten Sinema has already agreedto support this effort.

Until next month, stay hydrated on the road,the sun is out and the heat will dry you out inminutes. Be safe out there, see you at TooBroke For Sturgis.

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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.

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ABATE OF ARIZONA LOCAL CHAPTERSYavapai Chapter

PO Box 11445Prescott, AZ 86304-1445

Coordinator............................ Clyde BrooksVice Coordinator....................OPENSecretary................................ Suni SommersTreasurer................................ Terri LucontroMembership........................... OPENRun Coordinator......................OPENSafety Coordinator..................OPENSgt. At Arms...........................OPENP.A.C...................................... OPENCommunications.................... OPENMerchandise...........................OPEN

Yavapai Chapter has been reactivated! They willbegin meeting in June. Meetings are 2ndWednesday of the month @ 6:00 PM. The meet-ing location is at Addictions Bar & Grill, 1590Swenson Street Prescott 86305. The next meetingis on June 8th. FMI: [email protected]

Yuma Chapter11316 S. Glenwood Ave.

Yuma, AZ 85367Coordinator............................ David "Pastor D" LittsVice Coordinator....................Gilbert HernandezSecretary................................ Mikkie MelansonTreasurer................................ Virginia NielsenMembership........................... Garrett "Buster" GouldRun 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 eveningmonthly at 6:00 PM at the pm. The next meetingwill be held at the Kountry Kitchen Café locatedat 11242 S Foothills Blvd, Yuma, AZ. 85365. Foradditional 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 2015 - 2016

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

East Valley………………….Jack BattyHigh Country........................Forrest “Woody” PhillipsPhx / Shadow Mountain…...Clyde BrooksSouthern AZ.........................Sean PinderYavapai……………………..Deborah ButittaYuma....……………………..Rick Breadwell

Quarterly Board meetings are held on the firstSunday in January, April, July and October at1:00pm @ the AZ American-Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St, Phoenix. Please make sure yourChapter has representation.

A.B.A.T.E. State Officers For 2016President………..............……Jim ButsbackVice President.....……………Brad CosbySecretary……………………Dawn SteedTreasurer…………………….Jim SilkMembership…………………Ben MartinezRun/Events………………….VacantSafety Coordinator………….Teresa "Trauma Mama"McClellandSergeant-at-Arms……………Vic GradyP.A.C………………………...John "Johnny D" DreyfusCommunications…………….Judy "Hooody" BrusDesignated Lobbyist...............VacantABATE Products……………Tina "Sweetpea" BenoitMasterLink Editor................ Eric Hampton

[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....................Jack BattySafety Coordinator................Nolan SteedSgt. At Arms..........................Richard DaltonP.A.C......................................Tami KeimCommunications....................VacantMerchandise........................... Donna Batty

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

High Country Chapter209A E. Juniper St.Payson AZ 85541

Coordinator............................Wayne SlocumVice Coordinator...................Billy HenslerSecretary................................Dee SchultzTreasurer...............................Forrest “Woody” PhillipsMembership...........................CC Rider Run Coordinator....................Mark Fickel2nd Run Coordinator....................CC Rider lSafety Coordinator.................John LaceySgt. At Arms.........................Justin Wilson2nd Sgt. At Arms.........................Mike BasnerP.A.C.....................................Woody PhillipsCommunications...................SnakeMerchandise..........................Beth Lacey

High Country Chapter meetings are held on the3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Moose Lodge in StarValley. Contact: [email protected]

Phoenix-Shadow Mountain ChapterP.O. Box 54041

Phoenix, AZ 85078-4041Coordinator...........................Mike SchneiderVice Coordinator....................Jim PageSecretary................................Tara RudometkinTreasurer................................Laura "Sunny" SleemonMembership...........................Ben MartinezRun Coordinator....................Jeremy KellimSafety Coordinator.................Trauma MamaSgt. At Arms..........................Scott GibbonsP.A.C......................................John ‘Johnny D’ DreyfusCommunications....................Nichole KirkpatricMerchandise...........................Judy "Hooody" Brus

Phoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings are held onthe 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am at theAZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th Street,Phoenix, AZ 85020. FMI: Chapter CoordinatorMike Schneider, 602-549-1044, [email protected]

Southern Arizona Chapter6888 N De Chelly Loop

Tucson, AZ 85741Coordinator............................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...........................Sean Pinder

The Southern Arizona Chapter will meet the thirdSaturday. We will gather at the Kettle Restaurant,748 W Starr Pass Tucson. Breakfast will be avail-able at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9a.m. FMI contact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-247-3051 or email [email protected]

Arizona MRF Representative WantedThrough the Motorcycle RidersFoundation State RepresentativeProgram, local motorcyclists are kept upto date on the MRF's legislative and train-ing agendas. The MRF State Rep pro-gram allows information to pass quicklyto the State Motorcyclists' RightsOrganizations, as well as allowing infor-mation to reach the MRF concerningindividual states.

The men and women involved in theMRF's State Rep Program are dedicated

volunteers from the membership rankswho are willing to give their time andenergy to build, maintain and enhance therelationship between the MRF and allmotorcyclists within their states. Theymust work closely with the StateMotorcyclists' Rights Organizations,attending their meetings and events,keeping the SMROs abreast of nationalissues, international issues, and issuesaffecting motorcylists in other states.

MRF State Reps promote the MRF by all

possible means, such as making presenta-tions to SMROs and other groups.Writing articles for newspapers andnewsletters, membership recruiting, andspeaking to individual motorcyclists areother examples of promoting the MRF.

To become an MRF State Representative,candidates must submit two things to theDirector of State Representative Program:(1) An MRF State Representative applica-tion, obtained from the Director of StateRepresentative Program. (2) A written

endorsement from your StateMotorcylists' Rights Organization. If yourstate has more than one SMRO, anendorsement must be obtained from allSMROs in your state.

For additional information regarding theMRF's State Representative Program,please contact Dave Condon, Director ofState Representative [email protected]

Meeting MinutesA.B.A.T.E. of Arizona, Inc. Board ofDirectors and State meeting minutes willno longer be printed and taking up spacein THE MASTERLINK. They are avail-able to view 24/7 on-line at www.abateo-

faz.org under the “Communications” tab.

Thank you!MK

By Jim Butsback

Hello to all my fellow Freedom Fighters!It is hard to believe that as I sit and writethis that it is my sixth Report. Everythinghas gone by so quickly and I feel like Iam just starting. SO much to learn and somany great people in this organization ofours that it makes time just fly.

June brings some of the best ridingweather of the year especially in the highcountry of our great state of Arizona. Italso brings the heat and threat of dehydra-tion. Please remember that if you waituntil you are thirsty it is too late. Drink

plenty of water, use sun screen and coverthe exposed skin on hot sunny days. Alsoremember that alcohol will dehydrate youfaster, watch your consumption especiallywhen riding in hot weather.

The first weekend in June is when ourEast Valley Chapter hosts their “AnnualSpaghetti Feed”. It is happening onSaturday June 4th from 6 to 9PM at theFraternal Order of Eagles hall in Mesa!The address is 1712 W Broadway inMesa which is 1 block East of Dobson.Redbone and the Bonettes will be provid-ing an ALL YOU CAN EAT Spaghettidinner with hand rolled meatballs, garlicbread, salad AND desserts all for only$10 for adults and $5 for kids. There willalso be a 50/50 etc. so come out and sup-port our East Valley Chapter and eat yourfill.

June is also the month when my favoriteevent of the year happens. Too Broke forSturgis! This year is the 25th year thatABATE of Arizona is hosting the event.The Too Broke Committee has been hardat work from almost the minute that lastyear’s event closed, working on makingthis year the greatest TBFS (Too Brokefor Sturgis) yet! I know many folks lookforward to this event every year and real-ly enjoy all the games, music, vendors,food, camaraderie and the great riding inthe area, but it is much more than that.This is the only major fund raising event

that ABATE of Arizona puts on at theState level. ALL the proceeds from thiswonderful weekend go towards continu-ing the fight for “Freedom of the Road”.This event helps pay for the publicationof our newsletter “The Masterlink”, ithelps fund delegations to participate inconferences with other motorcycle rightsactivists from around the country.

TBFS also allows ABATE of Arizona tosupport the efforts of the AmericanMotorcyclists Association (AMA) and theMotorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) ona national level, and much more than Ican list here. So when you attend TBFSnot only are you having a GREAT week-end, you are helping to make sure thatALL motorcyclists will continue to enjoythe freedoms that we are so blessed to beenjoying now. I encourage all whobelieve in the Freedom of the Road tojoin ABATE of Arizona if you have notdone so yet. Even if you cannot attendyour local meetings it is important thatwe expand our membership. The politi-cians who try to limit our freedoms seethe strength in our numbers and the feelthe pressure when we send out a call toaction and their email addresses areflooded and the phone lines are scream-ing. It is by showing as a united front thatwe will be heard.

As you ride up to beautiful Mormon LakeLodge and Campground, please be watch-

ful for the wildlife up in the CoconinoForest. There are Elk and Deer through-out the area and many other creaturesespecially near dawn and dusk. Enjoy thetrip but ride safe.

I look forward to meeting with as manyof my fellow motorcycle enthusiasts aspossible. I have had the pleasure of work-ing the registration booth the last coupleof years and will try to spend as muchtime as I can there again this year. Besure and say hello if I am there when youare registering.

If you have never been to Mormon LakeLodge and Campground please check outtheir website to see all of the features thatthey offer. They have a wonderful facilityand support our efforts to support motor-cycle rights. They have also been a busi-ness member for many years. www.mor-monlakelodge.com

I am excited to be able to announce thatour Yavapai Chapter has been reactivated!They will begin meeting in June.Meetings are 2nd Wednesday of themonth @ 6:00 PM. The meeting locationis at Addictions Bar & Grill, 1590Swenson Street Prescott 86305. The nextmeeting is on June 8th.

Until next month!! RIDE FREE!!Jim

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Accepting Applications for Designated LobbyistWe are currently accepting applicationsfor Designated Lobbyist of A.B.A.T.E. ofArizona, Inc. This position is appointedby the Board of Directors. TheDesignated Lobbyist interacts with thestate legislature and motorcycle safety

and awareness organizations, developsA.B.A.T.E.’s legislative plans, formulatesplans to circumvent negative motorcyclelegislation, drafts positive motorcyclelegislation, keeps officers informed, andwrites an informative article each month

for publication in The Masterlink. Thisperson needs to be personable and have afull understanding of the workings ofboth state and federal government, be anarticulate speaker and writer, familiarwith local, state and federal laws, and be

proficient in legal research methods.Interested applicants may submit theirapplication with background informationto [email protected]

RIDING FREE FROM DC:Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway

Bikers Inside the Beltway Helps to AddCo-Sponsors on the RPM Act

During the days surrounding the Michael‘Boz’ Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway(BITB) lobby event, a plethora of co-sponsors were added to The Recognizingthe Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016(RPM Act) in both the House and theSenate. Lawmakers from Louisiana,Arkansas, Wisconsin, Florida, Oklahoma,and Michigan have all lent their name asco-sponsors to the bill increasing itschances of advancement. Currently, theSenate bill has 12 co-sponsors and theHouse bill has 84 co-sponsors. This adirect result of the work done last weekby our SMROs, sustaining club membersand partners. As a reminder, the billwould ensure that converting any motorvehicle (including street motorcycles)remains legal and motorcyclists have theright to modify their bikes as they see fit.Legislation like this is imperative as the

EPA continues its efforts to play a role inregulating motorcycles.

Ethanol Bills Thrive in Washington

Last week saw the introduction of yetanother legislative proposal addressingthe use of ethanol blends in fuel.Introduced by Congressman Bill Floresfrom Texas, the proposal would institute acap on the ethanol content in fuel.Presumably the bill would stop whatmany are concerned about; an uncomfort-able creep towards a higher content ofethanol in gasoline which could have theeffect of voiding many motorcycle war-ranties. The bill introduced last weekmarks the 16th bill concerning ethanol inthe 114th Congress alone, and the issueremains as controversial as ever.

Rather than pick a side, the MRF positionon ethanol seeks to achieve a federal poli-cy that emphasizes research on ethanol

blends. Encouraging new research,specifically targeted towards engines inmotorcycles and the effects on internalcombustion, could help to alleviate theconcerns of motorcycle riders as well asmotorcycle manufacturers.

Megan’s Take

As some of you may have heard me say,last week’s indoctrination to the MRFand our members was akin to drinkingfrom a fire hose. The BITB event wasfast-paced, eye opening and even a bitcrazy at moments, but most of all it wasFUN. What I saw during my time withour membership far surpassed my expec-tations. Every single one of our SMROreps, sustaining club members and part-ners that were in Washington last weekwere engaged, dedicated and, perhapsmost importantly, well-connected to theirelected officials. I can say with authoritythat this is rare to see in D.C. and you all

should be so proud of what you haveaccomplished. While it certainly makesmy job easier, I hope we can continue tocount on the grassroots to pound thepavement; meeting with your officials inyour home state and continuing to buildchampions for our cause. Of course if I oranyone at the MRF can help you in theseconversations, either by providing talkingpoints, background information or just afriendly ear, I hope you will not hesitateto contact us. As many have said in theconversations I have had over the courseof the last 10 days…we are all in thistogether.

Your Friend in Washington,

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


Chapter ReportsEast Valley Chapter

ChapterAs the deadline looms only hours awayto write another East Valley ChapterReport, let’s take a look at where hasbeen.

We had Motorcycle Day at the Dome onApril 18th. It was time to cross off yetanother first, since it was my first time tothe capital. It was AWESOME. I got theopportunity to meet an incredible groupof gentleman and ladies from differentclubs. The representatives we met weregreat they listened and talked to us.When I gave them the freedom bell pinstheir faces lit up. State Sgt at Arms Viclet me tag along inside to sit in the galley(I believe that is what you call it). Thankyou, Vic.

Our monthly meeting on April 24th wasour East Valley adventure. We all met upat Falcon Field Park, First the meetingthen the FOOD. We have some incrediblytalented people in our Chapter.Everything was absolutely delicious.There were activities like kite flying andvolleyball too. We all agree that it needsto be an annual event.

Our May 6th Motorcycles on Main crewdeserves Big KUDOS Cheryl, David, andRichard, for having to literally hold downthe fort with the wind blowing. Evenwith the weather it was a pretty goodturnout. Hello to everyone who droppedby, you know who you are, and there aretoo many to list.

May 6, 7, and 8th was High CountryChapter Wild in the Weeds, Yet anotherfirst for me, like a mini Too Broke. Whatbetter way to celebrate Nolan and my 10year wedding anniversary. I immortalizedit with a beautiful inkwell and quill tattooby Danny with Wolfskin Ink. Thank youMary K introducing me to some wonder-ful people. Watching those two OldBastards prospects play pole in the holewas hilarious. What a way to get youhungry for all the fun of Too Broke forSturgis. I guess I should mention I WONthe low hand for the poker walk $25YEAH BABY.

Desert Winds allowed us the opportunityto spread the word about Too Broke forSturgis at the May 14th Party on thePatio. While I was there JR and Mikewere manning the grill. They served upsome mean burgers and dogs. We raised$201 in tips. The band Brotherhood ofBlues was wonderful. Look forward to

hearing more of them. Desert Windsdonated 3 items to raffle off. I won asweet black fleece, bling skull, neck tube.WOO HOO!

Spaghetti Feed is on June 4th from 6 to 9pm. All U Can Eat Adults $10 Kids $5

Now for this month’s reason I waiteduntil the last minute to write the report.

The Too Broke for Sturgis entrance pack-ets are stuffed and done. We had a greatgroup. It went smooth and quick.

Also the truck is booked. We will be hav-ing a truck loading party on TuesdayJune 7th at 7 pm at the American ItalianClub 7509 N 12th Street Phx, AZ 85020.Everyone is invited to come on out andhelp. The more the merrier.

Until next month, be safe out there.Enjoy the ride and as always keep it rub-ber side down.

Here’s to Wind Knots in my HairDawn P SteedEast Valley Chapter & State Secretary

High Country ChapterHello Brothers and Sisters.

Well once again Wild in the Weeds hascome and gone. If you were able to makethe event, then you already know what agood time we all had. If you were one ofthose that got freaked out by the so calledbad weather they were calling for, thenyou really missed out. We had beautifulweather all weekend long.

We had plenty of people and bike gamesto keep every one entertained for hours.We have added a lot of new games andwill continue to improve our activities.There were lots of raffles and a silentauction with lots of good stuff to bid on.Our vendors were there with lots of goodmerchandise, and they participated in ourpoker walk. Friday night we rocked outto the sounds of Plumb Krazy, and thenSaturday Band Rx rocked the house tillmidnight. Punkin Center Bar went all outwith breakfast and dinner buffets and lotsof drink specials.

On that note thanks to Tonya, Harley,Rod, and all the staff at Punkin Centerfor making us feel welcome. Also to allthe vendors that came out and participat-ed. Lets not forget our bands PlumbKrazy, and Band Rx, for their awesome

performance. To Royce for MCing theevent and Games. To Don Davis forallowing us to camp at his museumcourtyard. Thanks to all our H.C.C. vol-unteers who worked the event. A specialthank you to CC-Rider and Woody forputting this all together and making it asuccess.

Come join us at our meetings on the 3rdSun. of every month at the Moose Lodgein Star Valley 10am. Breakfast at theSpur Bar 8:30 prior to.

Keep wind in your face, sun on yourback, fuel in the tank, and rubber on theroad.

Wayne SlocumCoordinator,H.C.C. ABATE

Phoenix/Shadow MountainChapter

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Southern Arizona ChapterChapter

The April meeting was held on the 16that the Kettle Restaurant.

The meeting was called to order with thePledge of Allegiance, and a prayer for allthose in harms was and our fallen broth-ers.

The minutes of last month’s meetingwere approved as written, and theTreasurer’s report was accepted.

We wish to thank everyone who support-ed our First Annual Poker Run to SupportFisher House at the VA Hospital. Theevent went great and raised over $2000for the Fisher House and our Veteransand their families. We look forward tonext year. After the meeting a group of usrode over to the Fisher House to presentthe check.

We need volunteers to work our shifts upat Too Broke for Sturgis. If you are plan-ning on attending PLEASE sign up towork for a few hours and help make thisyear’s event the best ever!! This year isthe 25th anniversary of TBFS everyABATE member should try to attend.

The ACMC will be hosting their annualfund raising event “Riot On The River”

in October. We have received our allot-ment of raffle tickets to sell for thisevent. We will hold off on selling theseuntil after Too Broke but they will beavailable at our June meeting for anyonewho would like to support this greatevent.

Bob Welton has once again agreed totake on being Chairman of our annualChapter fund raising raffle. The ticketshave been printed and the drawing datehas been set for August 20th, the day ofour meeting. This has been the mainsource of funds for our chapter. I encour-age all members to actively support thisand sell as many tickets as you can. Ifeach member sells at least $20 worth itwill be a great success. Bob will havetickets available at our meetings or youcan contact him directly and makearrangements to get them from him.

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 YahooGroups. All Chapter members can signup there 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 Safe

Yavapai ChapterYavapai Chapter has been reactivated!They will begin meeting in June.Meetings are 2nd Wednesday of themonth @ 6:00 PM. The meeting locationis at Addictions Bar & Grill, 1590Swenson Street Prescott 86305. The nextmeeting is on June 8th. FMI: [email protected]

Yuma ChapterChapter

NO REPORT

IN MEMORYRobert G “Grunt” Guenther, April 2, 1954 – March 27, 2016

Robert “BOB” Guenther who was affec-tionately known as “GRUNT” passedaway suddenly on March 27th, 2016 athis home in Tucson. Bob was born andraised in Tucson and graduated fromCatalina H.S. He attended culinary schooland later enlisted in the Navy. He started

his Navy career as a cook. He spent timestationed in Japan. He later changedcareers in the Navy and became aSeabee! He served 4 years active dutyand continued as a reservist for 16years.He retired after 16years reserves in 2004.

Bob’s passion all his life centered on hismotorcycles and the motorcycle commu-nity. Over the years Bob belonged to sev-eral motorcycle clubs. He was a chartermember of ABATE of Arizona’s SouthernArizona Chapter and was very active inthe safety and awareness programs. He

was an instructor for the MotorcycleAwareness Program taught to high schoolstudents in Tucson.

We gain strength knowing that he isdoing what he loved, riding the heavenlyhighway. RIDE FREE BROTHER!

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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

$7,583 Value

$50 Masterlink, Patch, Memb card$8-20 TBFS Disc Entry, RV, Cabins$4,000 AD&D Benefit$3,000 60% Discount Health$10 Child Safe Kits$3 White Bandana$1,000 Leadership Training Priceless Motorcycle Awareness Priceless RightsPriceless Rider Education

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

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WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH IS NOTPLANNING TO PROTEST 2016 BIKERRALLIES

A few weeks ago, a purported news storymade the rounds about the federal governmentinstituting a curfew on all bikers, and now thelatest trending UNTRUE story claims the“Westboro Baptist Church Announces PlansTo Protest 2016 Motorcycle Rallies."

Citing a long list of major bike events, thearticle says a church spokesperson “confirmedthat arrangements have been made forWestboro Baptist Church members to attendand protest multiple motorcycle ralliesthroughout 2016.” This spam is sourced froma known hoax website, but many haveunknowingly forwarded and shared the“news” across the Internet.

WBC has no such planned interactions withbikers, although the group’s vile protests atsoldier’s funerals were themselves the catalystfor bikers to come together to shield funeral-goers from the hateful signs and chants, andforming the Patriot Guard Riders.

While you obviously can’t trust everythingyou read on the Internet, the NationalCoalition of Motorcyclists has been a provensource of timely, reliable and valuable motor-cycling information for more than thirty years,and NCOM encourages you to confidentlyshare NCOM Biker Newsbytes with fellow

concerned riders via print and social media.

ANTI-PROFILING MEASURE APPROVEDBY MARYLAND LEGISLATURE

Maryland is set to become the second state inthe country behind Washington to pass a lawrestricting police from profiling motorcyclists.Companion bills HB 785 (passed 136-0) andSB 233 (passed 47-0) call for a statement con-demning motorcycle profiling to be includedin police policies and require training of offi-cers on “motorcycle profiling,” defined in thelegislation as “The arbitrary use of the factthat an individual rides a motorcycle or wearsmotorcycle-related clothing or paraphernaliaas a factor in deciding to stop, question, takeenforcement action, arrest, or search the indi-vidual.”

The motorcycle anti-profiling legislationpassed unanimously through committees andboth chambers of the Maryland legislature,without a single no vote and without opposi-tion from law enforcement, and heads toGovernor Larry Hogan who is expected tosign it into law.

“Having the Police Training Commission addinformation on motorcycle profiling in theircurrent training materials can only benefiteveryone, by helping to raise awareness of anyimplicit bias officers may have against thosewho ride motorcycles or wear clothing associ-ated with those who ride motorcycles,” statedthe ACLU in written testimony in support ofthe measure, and drawing comparisons toracial profiling.

WHITE HOUSE REPSONDS TO RACINGPETITION

The White House has been flooded with near-ly 170,000 signatures from racing enthusiastsand race industry stakeholders concerned overan over-reaching regulation from theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) thatwould prohibit street-legal vehicles, includingmotorcycles, from being modified for racing,and the Obama Administrations “We ThePeople Team” recently responded, noting thatthe EPA is still considering the proposed stan-dards and the issue is still in review.

The EPA has reopened the proposed regulationfor further public comment, with finalapproval expected this summer.

While the battle over the EPA proposal contin-ues, the U.S. Congress has introduced the bi-partisan Recognizing the Protection ofMotorsports (RPM) Act (HR 4715) whichwould ensure that street vehicles can continueto be modified for the track. Regardless ofwhether the EPA removes the onerous provi-sion to prohibit racing conversions from itsregulation, the RPM Act would guarantee thatthe longtime practice of modifying street vehi-cles into dedicated racetrack competitors iscontinued today, and protected for future gen-erations of race fans as well.

CONGRESSIONAL BILL WOULD PRO-MOTE USE OF E15 GAS

Despite controversy over the proliferation ofE15 fuel, which is not approved for use by

any motorcycle manufacturer and can invali-date warranties, Congress will consider a billto expand existing infrastructure utilized in the“process of dispensing fuel containing coveredrenewable or alternative energy.”

HR 4673, the “Renewable Fuel Utilization,Expansion, and Leadership Act” (REFUELAct) would provide federal grant money tosubsidize the installation of blender pumpsand equipment necessary to expand the avail-ability of E15 gasoline, a fuel blend contain-ing 15% ethanol.

The measure directly conflicts with earlierCongressional action taken in the FARM billto prohibit funding for ethanol blender pumps,in an effort to restrict E15 expansion in theU.S. marketplace.

APEHANGERS LEGALIZED IN GEORGIA

A bill in Georgia modifies their existing han-dlebar height law to allow for taller bars.House Bill 166, the "Motorcycle MobilitySafety Act," passed the state Senate by a voteof 45-4 after clearing the House unanimously166-0, and is headed to Governor Nathan Dealfor signature.

The new law increases the maximum meas-ured height of a motorcycle’s handlebars from15 inches above the seat to 25 inches.

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Coast to Coast (continued)Discriminatory in nature, handlebar heightlaws were never about rider safety, and mostwere adopted by states in the sixties to givelaw enforcement a tool for pulling over bikerson choppers.

MINNESOTA IDENTIFIES “AUTOCYCLE”

Is the Slingshot a car or a motorcycle?BOTH, says Minnesota legislators, in defer-ence to Twin Cities-based Polaris Industries,which began manufacturing the reverse three-wheeler with an open cockpit and a steeringwheel in 2014.

The state House says such a three-wheeledvehicle fits in a category of its own, and repre-sentatives recently voted 129-1 to create an“autocycle” category, between a car and amotorcycle, allowing Minnesotans without amotorcycle operator’s license endorsement todrive the vehicle, which will be considered amotorcycle for insurance and license platepurposes.

Many states remain divided over such distinc-tions between three-wheels and two, butMinnesota’s bill includes several requirementsfor an autocycle, including antilock brakes, asteering wheel (instead of handlebars, likecycles) and car-like seats (not a straddling seatlike a motorcycle). Helmets would not berequired on an autocycle, but eye protectionand seat belts would be. A companion meas-ure awaits a Senate vote.

NYPD TO TELEVISE CRUSHING OF CON-FISCATED BIKES

As a deterrent to illegal riding, New Yorkpolice are planning to publicly crush hundredsof non-road-legal bikes and quads that havebeen confiscated from their owners in aneffort to battle a growing craze for riding dirtbikes on the road.

The New York Post newspaper reported thatduring the first quarter of this year alone theNYPD has seized 312 illegal bikes, more thantwice as many as in the same period last year.

Now it’s planning to destroy them and broad-cast the carnage.

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and MayorBill de Blasio announced the scheme, with themayor stating: “We are going to crush them onTV to make a point.”

Commissioner Bratton confirmed the report,saying: “We will, a little later this spring, havea big crush-in, where we intend to take all ofthese things and crush them.”

According to authorities, large groups of bikesriding in New York, often on non-road-legaldirt bikes or quads, have been a growing prob-lem.

NEW YORK ‘TEXTALYZER’ COULDIDENTIFY DISTRACTED DRIVERS

Drunk driving is dangerous, and so is textingwhile driving, but while police have long hada breathalyzer test for drivers who imbibe toomuch, until now they haven't had similar toolsto combat distracted driving.

According to the Centers for Disease Control,distracted driving causes 8 deaths every day,and now New York lawmakers are consideringa bill that would allow police to use a piece oftechnology to see if a phone was in use duringan accident, causing a distraction. The deviceis called a “textalyzer,” a roadside device thatcan read cellphones to detect recent activity.

The unprecedented piece of legislation wouldrequire drivers who have recently been in acrash to submit their cell phones to police fortesting. The textalyzer wouldn't be able to readcontacts or content, such as what you write inyour texts, but it would tell the cops if thephone was in use before the crash.

The textalyzer also would work like a breatha-lyzer in another way -- refusing to have yourphone scanned would result in having yourlicense immediately revoked.

CALIFORNIA CONSIDERS TRAFFIC

SCHOOL FOR MOTORCYCLISTS

Traffic violators in California have longenjoyed the option of completing an author-ized “Traffic Violator School” in lieu of adju-dicating certain minor vehicle code infrac-tions, thereby avoiding “points” against theirdriving record and dismissing the citation.These traffic schools originated in California,where violators have a choice of approveddefensive driving courses, everything fromcomedy to singles and even online courses,but nothing for motorcycle riders even if theirticket was on a bike.

Now, Assembly Bill 1932 would “authorize aperson who is ordered or permitted to com-plete a course of instruction at a licensed traf-fic violator school as a result of an offensecommitted while operating a motorcycle toinstead complete an advanced-level motorcy-clist safety training course.” The bill authoriz-es the Commissioner of the CaliforniaHighway Patrol to adopt standards for coursecontent, contact hours, curriculum, instructortraining and testing, and instructional qualitycontrol for the advanced-level motorcyclistsafety training course.

PENNSYLVANIA ROLLS OUT FREEMOTORCYCLE TRAINING

Professional motorcycle training is recognizedas the most important part of riding, and withwarmer weather ahead the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Transportation (PennDOT) rec-ommends free motorcycle training through thePennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program(PAMSP) as part of a rider's preparation forthe 2016 riding season.

Whether totally new to motorcycles or anexperienced rider, there are courses availablefor everyone. From the 15-hour Basic RiderCourse (BRC) for novices, to the six-hourBasic Rider Course 2 (BRC2) to refresh skills,or the one-day Advanced Rider Course (ARC)for more seasoned riders, free course are beingoffered at 76 state-wide locations.

Motorcycle learner's permit holders who suc-cessfully complete a basic rider course will beissued a motorcycle license.

FEDS RESUME CONTROVERSIAL ASSETSEIZURE PROGRAM

Bikers have become all too familiar with thelaw enforcement tactic of asset seizure, withclub patches and trademarks coming underfire in recent years, and now the JusticeDepartment has just announced that it isresuming the controversial practice that allowslocal police departments to funnel a large por-tion of assets seized from citizens into theirown coffers under federal law.

Asset forfeiture is a contentious practice thatlets police seize and keep cash and propertyfrom people who are never convicted - and inmany cases, never charged - with wrongdoing.The "equitable-sharing" program gives policethe option of prosecuting asset forfeiture casesunder federal instead of state law. Federal for-feiture policies are more permissive thanmany state policies, allowing police to keepup to 80% of assets they seize.

The Justice Department had suspended pay-ments under this program back in Decemberdue to budget cuts included in last year'sspending bill, raising hopes the departmentwas reining in the practice, but law enforce-ment groups recently rallied members ofCongress to call on the Justice Department torestore the payments.

Reports have found that the use of the practicehas exploded in recent years, prompting con-cern that police may be motivated more byprofit and less by justice. In 2014, federalauthorities seized over $5 billion in assets.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “News is the firstrough draft of history.”

~ Philip L. Graham (1915-63), journalist &newspaper publisher

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ABATE of Arizona Chapter Meeting Times and Locations

East Valley ChapterEAST VALLEY CHAPTER meetings areheld the 4th Sunday of the month at 11:00a.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.)1712 W. Broadway Road, Mesa AZ 85202FMI contact Jim Silk FYI 602 312 1927

High Country ChapterHigh Country Chapter meetings are held onthe 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. at The MooseLodge in Star Valley. Contact: chickn-bone@live .com or 928-970-1134

Phoenix / Shadow Mountain ChapterPhoenix/Shadow Mountain meetings areheld on the 2nd Sunday of each month at10:30am at the AZ American Italian Club,7509 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020.FMI: Chapter Coordinator Mike Schneider,602-549-1044,[email protected]

Southern Arizona ChapterThe Southern Arizona Chapter will meet thethird Saturday. We will gather at the Kettle

Restaurant, 748 W Starr Pass Tucson.Breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m.with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. FMIcontact Jim Butsback by phone at 520-247-3051 or email [email protected]

Yavapai ChapterYavapai Chapter has been reactivated! Theywill begin meeting in June. Meetings are2nd Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 PM.The meeting location is at Addictions Bar& Grill, 1590 Swenson Street Prescott86305. The next meeting is on June 8th.FMI: [email protected]

Yuma ChapterYuma Chapter meets the second Tuesdayevening monthly at 6:00 PM at the pm. Thenext meeting will be held at the KountryKitchen Café located at 11242 S FoothillsBlvd, Yuma, AZ. 85365. For additionalinformation contact Frank White (Hound)at 209-327-0814.

A to Z Mobile Repair Services ofTucson 520-304-6078

American Family InsurancePeoria & Glendale 623-225-7299

Big Sky MotorcyclesTucson 520-886-7388

Biker’s MallMesa 623-335-1000

Bill Alexander Flight-Line MazdaYuma, AZ 928-314-3400

Bob’s House of HairMarana 520-797-6566

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

Boston’s Common HousePayson 928-474-2900

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

Brown & Little, P.L.C., Attorneys atLawTempe 480-299-2093

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

Brothers, Sons and Pop MotorcycleShopTucson 520-370-7788

Buchanan Construction928-978-3291

CCAScottsdale 480-985-6764

Chuy’s Mesquite BroilerTucson 520-722-5117

Cowpony BarTucson 528-721-2781

Coyote AutoPayson 928-472-1100

D & G Paint & BodyWillcox 520-384-2933

El Rancho RestaurantPayson 928-474-3111

Evil Twin Custom CyclesMesa 480-784-0040

Great Lakes PropertiesTucson 520 203-2323

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

HDBitchin http://hdbitchin.com

HeadKase MotorcyclesTempe 480-557-5223

Herman’s Automatic TransmissionsTucson 520-294-8717J

Joeta’s LeatherMesa 480-827-1868

La Gitana CantinaArivaca 520-398-0810

Lucky 13 SyntheticsSahuarita 619-647-4895

MaacoTucson 520-495-5411

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

Monkey Butt GaragePhoenix 602-456-2453

Mormon Lake LodgeMormon Lake 928-354-2227

Motorcycle SafariOnline www.motorcyclesafari.com

Old Bastards MC

Pappy’s DinerTucson 520-408-5262

Punkin Center BarTonto Basin 928-479-2627

Renegade ClassicsTucson 520-647-9312

Sacred Bones Society M/Chttp://www.sacredbones.org/

Sidewinders Tavern and GrillPine 928-476-6434

Spur BarStar Valley 928-472-7787

Territorial Bar & GrillTucson 520-514-9035

The Bashful BanditTucson 520-881-9706

The Maverick SaloonPhoenix 602-943-5680

Tonto Silkscreen & EmbroideryPayson 928-474-4207

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Events CalendarJune

6/3 {Fri} Motorcycles on Main BikeNight in Downtown Mesa from 6-10pm~ on Macdonald. Music by Poppy andthe Usual Suspects, Beer Garden, ven-dors, & more. Park & show your bike.Eateries open. Takes place every firstFriday between September & June.Vendors call Courtney 480-890-2613https://facebook.com/MotorcyclesOnMain

6/4 {Sat} ABATE-AZ’s East ValleyChapter Annual Spaghetti Feed byRedbone and the Bonettes from 6-9pm atMesa Tri-City 3468 FOE, 1712 WBroadway Rd, Mesa, 85202. All you caneat Spaghetti, hand-rolled Meatballs,Garlic Bread, Salad, and Desserts.Family Event. Adults $10 Kids $5. FMI:Jim 602-312-1927 | https://www.face-book.com/events/804804236296724/

June 4, 2016 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, DO ITIN THE DARK, THIS YEAR THEREWILL BE VENDORS, RAFFLES, APOKER RIDE ROUTE, THE POKERHAND PRIZE AND LIVE ENTER-TAINMENT. THIS EVENT IS HOSTEDBY SOBER RIDERS MC - WEST AND

LOST DUTCHMAN MC - QUEENCREEK. PLEASE PARTICIPATE ANDHAVE SOME FUN AND GO HOMEWITH PRIZES AND GOOD MEMO-RIES. LOST DUTCHMAN QUEENCREEK 17998 S 186TH STREETQUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142

6/9-12 {Th-Su} Too Broke For Sturgis#25 at Mormon Lake Lodge. Hosted byABATE of AZ. Adults-only [18yrs+]party. Music, Games, riding, vendors,contests, & more. FMI: www.toobroke-forsturgis.com

6/12 {Sun} D-Back Game with theShriner's. Come out and support the ElZaribah Shrine and the Diamondbacksfor a great game and lots of fun. Ticketsavailable at El Zaribah Shrine 552 N.40th St. Phx. 602.231.0300; Robert atEvil Twin Custom Cycles 433 W. MainSt. Mesa 480.784.0040; JC Reece602.531.6545 or Randy Peters480.296.3957. Price $20/pp includesseating in the Coors Light Strike Zonereserved for Shriners and Guests. Allproceeds benefit the El Zaribah Shrineand are not tax deductible. FMI: JCReece [email protected] |www.el-zaribah.org

June 19, 2016 10:00 am – 4:00 pm,HAMC CaveCreek 1st Annual BeachParty, Cave Creek first annual beachparty come join us for a live band, Beachfront cabanas, vendors, cornhole tourna-ment, bring your board shorts and bikinisits going to be wet and wild. See youthere, Cave Creek Hells AngelsClubhouse 21448 n 24th Ave Phoenix,Az 85027

June 19, 2016 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm,POKER RUN To benefit the WhiteMountain Humane Society, Poker Run toBenefit the Animals in the NO KILLShelter, Entry fee is 2 cans of either cator dog food plus $15.00 per rider and$20.00 for rider and Passenger. Starts atthe Showlow Moose Lodge N. WhiteMountain Blvd. Showlow, AZ

June 25, 2016 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, xOld Bastards MC Payson 3rd AnnualRunnin with the Pups, 3rd AnnualRunnin with the Pups Event is aFundraiser for the Central HumaneSociety live band,food, raffles ,50/5010.00 cover. Spur Bar 3964 Hwy 260Star Valley 85541

A genuine thank you goes out to every-one who participated in this year’sBikers Inside the Beltway event!

For Immediate ReleaseApril 21, 2016

Modified Motorcycles Potentially UnderAttack

Members of both Houses of Congresshave introduced proposed legislation thatwould protect the rights of Americans tomodify their vehicles for racing purpos-es. Dubbed the Recognizing theProtection of Motorsports Act of 2016(RPM Act, H.R. 4715 and S. 2659), thislegislation would ensure that convertingany motor vehicle (including streetmotorcycles) into a competition-onlyvehicle remains legal.

This proposed legislation became neces-sary after the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, under the guise ofmaintaining emissions as outlined by theClean Air Act, announced plans to regu-late the conversion of street motorcyclesand other motor vehicles into race vehi-cles. This attempt is reminiscent of theEPA's efforts back in 2003 to regulatemotorcycling through another unrelatedproposed regulation aimed at heavyequipment, steam engines and dieselengines that would have prohibited own-ers from changing anything on theirmotorcycles except for paint color orchrome.

Through the Color and Chrome initia-tive, the MRF was successful in separat-ing motorcycles from the EPA’s regula-tions and created exemptions to protectthe custom and aftermarket industriesand our lifestyle.

On April 15, 2016, the EPA announcedthat, under pressure from Congress, itwould drop the language from its pro-posed regulations; nevertheless, it showsthe clear intent of the EPA to attempt tooverstep its bounds, as outlined by theClean Air Act, in an effort to strip motor-cyclists of the rights to modify theirmotorcycles as they see fit.

The MRF urges its members to contacttheir U.S. Representative and Senatorand ask them to support H.R. 4715/S.2659, the Recognizing the Protection of

Motorsports Act of 2016, so that the EPAmakes no further attempts to erodemotorcyclists’ rights.

===========================April 25, 2016For Immediate Release

In March 2016 a bill was introduced inCongress that would provide grants fordeveloping the infrastructure to deliverfuel containing more than 10 percentethanol.

Introduced by U.S. Rep David Loebsack(D-Iowa), the Renewable FuelUtilization, Expansion, and LeadershipAct (H.R. 4673, otherwise known as the“REFUEL Act”) would provide federalgrants for the purchase and installationof equipment (pumps, storage tanks,pipes, etc.) specifically for “dispensingfuel containing covered renewable oralternative energy.” This equipmentwould be key in expanding the availabil-ity of E15 fuel, a blend of gasoline thatincludes up to 15 percent ethanol.

In cooperation with our Sustaining StateMotorcycle Rights Organizations, theMotorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)opposes the implementation of any fuelblend that contains anything higher thana 10 percent ethanol content without fur-ther research on the effects of theseblends on motorcycle engines.

To date, none of the motorcycles in usein the United States are certified by theU.S. Environmental Protection Agencyto operate on fuel containing more than10 percent ethanol, and use of E15 fuelsin motorcycles may damage fuel systemsand void manufacturers’ warranties.

Because this bill directly violates theAgricultural Act of 2014 (also known asthe FARM Bill) that prohibited fundingfor special ethanol blender pumps, andbecause E15 fuels can damage motorcy-cles, the MRF encourages you to contactyou U.S. Representative and ask him orher to oppose H.R. 4673.

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For Immediate ReleaseMay 17, 2016

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDA-TION HOLDS SUCCESSFULWASHINGTON, DC ADVOCACYDAY

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week over100 members of the Motorcycle RidersFoundation (MRF) made the trip toWashington, DC to connect with electedofficials from across the country in sup-port of motorcyclists’ rights. Twenty-fourstates were represented this year andmore than 300 meetings with membersof Congress and their staff took placeover the course of May 10th, 11th, and12th.

Members of the MRF brought theirbikes, as well as their personal storiesfrom back home, to Capitol Hill and dis-cussed issues critical to the 2016 MRF'slegislative agenda. Among these includ-ed opposing the REFUEL Act; support-ing the Motorsports Act, as well as rec-ommendations of the charter for thenewly re-established MotorcycleAdvisory Council. In addition, legisla-tors heard about updating the definitionof a motorcycle, as well as concerns overthe profiling of motorcyclists.

Every meeting attended by MRF mem-bers marked another critical step forwardin building and maintaining relationshipswith congressional offices. Each meetingprovided the opportunity to communi-cate directly with a wide array of law-makers who are currently consideringlegislation that would affect the rights ofmotorcyclists. The MRF staff inWashington, DC will begin the processof follow-up with many of the officesthat were targeted. However, it is imper-ative that local groups and clubs contin-ue to advocate in your home states toensure that progress continues. As con-stituents, the visits in the home districtare extremely impactful. The talkingpoints used on Capitol Hill can be foundon the MRF website.

News from the MRF


Riding with your Buds, Posse or MC

Teresa “Trauma Mama” McClellandMSN RNA.B.A.T.E of Arizona State SafetyOfficer

May- Motorcycle Awareness MonthThank you once again Governor Ducey

for your State of Arizona Proclamation ofMay being Motorcycle Safety andAwareness Month!

10th International Woman’s Ride Day-On May 7th, 2016, Motorcycle dealersacross Arizona come together to celebrateall women riders on 2 and 3 wheels. Theride was to The Roadhouse in CaveCreek for a free lunch and raffle prizes upto $300! Over 400 Women arrived to cel-ebrate this year’s event. Lots of Raffleprizes were donated and won. (Eric-please add pics I sent)There was also a Women’s run hosted byRenegade Classics and led by the Motormaids. They had food and raffles as well

and of course celebrated in style.The Importance of Riding Unimpaired byAlcohol or Other Drugs There is NO excuse to ride impaired.UBER, LIFT Friends and Families canensure you get some safely. AMSAF hasstarted a initiative of Knowing your lim-its. I’m going to have to pass this forwardas your Safety Officer- I want everyoneto ride safe.

Theory: Alcohol And Motorcycles AreIncompatibleAt a BAC* of 0.01 to 0.04%, judgmentbegins to lessen, the drinker is less criti-cal of their own actions, reaction time isslowed, and indications of mental relax-ation may appear.

At a BAC of 0.05 to 0.07%, judgment isnot sound, thinking and reasoning powersare not clear, and the ability to performcomplex skills is lessened.

At a BAC of 0.08% or above, judgmentand reasoning powers are severely ham-pered, and the individual cannot completecommon simple tasks without error.Proof: Statistics From Recent Studies (byNHTSA, Florida, Kentucky, andAustralia)

Having any alcohol in one's body increas-es the chance of crashing by five times. Having a BAC greater than 0.05%increases the risk of crashing about forty-fold.

46 percent of all motorcyclists killed in

crashes were using alcohol.

One fourth of all fatal alcohol-relatedmotorcycle crashes involve motorcyclistsrunning off the road, overturning, orfalling from the motorcycle rather thanstriking another object.

Explanation: Alcohol Affects Your AbilityTo "SEE"

SEESM is the acronym for MSF's strate-gy to help motorcycle riders maintain asafety margin as well as remain ready andable to respond properly to traffic situa-tions. SEE stands for:

Search for hazards that might lead totrouble.

Evaluate how the hazards might interactto create risk; prioritize multiple hazardsto deal with one at a time.

Execute an action to maintain a margin ofsafety.Alcohol affects these three human ele-ments of safe motorcycle operation byimpairing your vision (Search), judg-ment/decision-making ability (Evaluate),and coordination/reaction time (Execute).Recommendation: Plan Ahead Riders should never mix alcohol with rid-ing. Even low, legal limits of BACincrease your risk while riding a motor-cycle.

Riders who are away from home anddecide to drink should either (1) wait

until their BAC has returned to zerobefore riding, even if it means stayingovernight, or (2) leave the motorcycle ina secure location and find alternate trans-portation home.

*BAC = Blood Alcohol Concentration(Motorcycle Safety Foundation)

Wanted! Volunteers for the First AidStation at Too Broke for SturgisThis year is the 25th Anniversary for us;we are expecting a wonderful turn out-That being said the more people we haveattending an event the more chance thatFirst Aid may be needed. Qualified vol-unteers must have a current CPR andFirst Aid Card. EMT’s Medics, Nurses,Medical personnel or folks withWilderness first aid are very valuable andencouraged to come hang out and supportour guests. Volunteer an hour or 2 or 12 ifyou like. This year our First Aid Stationwill be stocked with all needed First Aidequipment for minor injuries. We shouldalso have our donated AED from theRight Care Foundation. There is also anAED and O2 tank at the Mormon LakeLodge. Any major health issues or majorinjuries will be handled by local EMS bycalling 911.We all want this to be safeevent so don’t be a knucklehead. Followthe rules, know your limits, secure allweapons, leave the drama at home andlets all make this a successful, safe event.

Ride Safe Everyone!Teresa “Trauma Mama” McClellandMSN, RN

THE ETHANOL ISSUE –CONGRESSIONAL

ACTIVITY AND STRIKING A BALANCE

For Immediate ReleaseMay 19, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – There is no shortage of legislative proposalsaddressing ethanol blends in the nation’s capital. So far in the 114thCongress alone, there have been 16 different measures that wouldaddress the use of ethanol blends in fuel. Last week’s activity addedone more to the tally, the “Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Actof 2016” H.R.5180.

Introduced by Congressman Bill Flores from Texas, the proposalwould institute a cap on the ethanol content in fuel. Presumably, thebill would stop what many are concerned about; an uncomfortablecreep towards a higher content of ethanol in gasoline, which couldhave the effect of voiding many motorcycle warranties. However, itis unclear what the proposal’s chances of passage are, especiallygiven a number of other pending measures that aim to do the exactopposite (see the REFUEL Act, H.R. 4773). What is certain, is thatthe issue of ethanol in fuel is controversial and will not be easilysolved.

The position of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), insteadof being "pro" or "anti" ethanol, has been one of concern about theeffect of higher ethanol content in fuel. The MRF seeks to strike abalance between the various opposing federal bills; instead callingfor a policy that emphasizes research on ethanol blends.Encouraging new research, specifically targeted towards motorcy-cle engines as well as the effect on internal combustion, could helpalleviate the concerns of motorcycle riders, as well as motorcyclemanufacturers.

Current discussions taking place in the halls of Congress can beused as an opportunity to learn more about the short and long termeffects of ethanol on small motors, as well as open a dialogue withthe manufacturers of motorcycles, to better understand their con-cerns in using a higher ethanol content in motorcycle fuel systems.


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Vice-President of GovernmentalAffairs & Public Relations

May 12, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, theMotorcycle Riders Foundationannounced the hiring of MeganEkstrom as Vice-President ofGovernmental Affairs & PublicRelations effective immediately.Ekstrom comes to the MotorcycleRiders Foundation (MRF) from theInternational Fragrance Associationwhere she served as the head of gov-ernment affairs.

“After a rigorous search process with anumber of promising candidates,Megan established herself as the clearleader. Her professional backgroundincludes work in both the public andprivate sectors, as well as a unique skillset that will deliver value in continuingto develop the MRF as a national advo-cate for the advancement of motorcy-

cling and its associated lifestyle,” saidKirk ‘Hardtail’ Willard, President ofthe MRF Board of Directors.

A native of Arizona, Megan has residedin Washington, DC for almost 15 years,getting her start working in Congressas well as several prominent govern-ment and public affairs firms whoseclients included national trade associa-tions and other transportation relatedclients. For the last 4 years Megandirected the advocacy program andactivities for the InternationalFragrance Association advising themon legislative and regulatory activityfor issues affecting the environment,international trade and transport as wellas occupational health and safety.Complimenting her Capitol Hill andpolicy background. Megan is alsoactive with a number of influentialorganizations in Washington, DCincluding Women in GovernmentRelations. Last year Megan was alsonominated for an Excellence inAdvocacy Award.

“We are excited to put Megan’s energyand passion for advocacy and buildingout a Washington presence to use forthe MRF and its members. Her pastexperience and skill set will beextremely beneficial to the MRF as sheoverseas our relationships with keygovernment officials, agencies andallied trade associations,” said Willard.

AMA: Bill Restricts Availabilityof Unsafe Fuel

Urge Your Representative toCosponsor!

Take Action

U.S. Reps. Bill Flores (R-Texas), PeterWelch (D-Vt.), Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.),Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Cedric Richmond (D-La.)introduced H.R. 5180, the “Food andFuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016”today. The American MotorcyclistAssociation supports this bill.

The bipartisan legislation would capmandated ethanol content in the nation’sfuel supply at 9.7 percent and institute aprovision that automatically reverts theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency’sannual Renewable Volume Obligationsto the previous year’s percentage if theEPA misses its Nov. 30 deadline. And,finally, the bill would ensure commer-

cially available cellulosic and advancedethanol has a place under the 9.7 percentcap.

In other words, the bill would stop thefederal government from forcing E15fuel (15 percent ethanol by volume) intothe market. Capping the ethanol mandatehelps ensure the availability of safe fuelslike E10 and a continuing place in themarket for ethanol-free gasoline (E0) forolder motorcycles. This is important,because the last RVO rule issued by theEPA decreased the E0 supply to just 130million gallons from 9.2 billion gallonsin 2016, despite the fact that the demandfor E0 doubled.

Tell your representative to support H.R.5180.

The Passing of a Past MemberHello ABATE MEMBERS;

Some of you may remember me, manyof you have heard of me, my name isPhil Mathews. I am a past state officer aswell as a Phoenix Chapter Officer. I alsoam the founder of Too Broke for Sturgis.Many of you have probably read Waldosarticle from years ago although it's nottotally accurate.

Although we have been out of contactfor many years living in Alabama, We'vestill tried to keep up on whats going onout there.

It is with our deepest regret and sorrowthat I must tell you all the my belovedand dear wife, Bonnie Mathews passedaway yesterday morning from a severeheart attack.

Bonnie was very active for many yearsas well as myself in ABATE. She was adriving force behind me when we firststarted Too Broke and for the first fiveyears that it was run by the PhoenixChapter. She was also the PhoenixChapter Membership Officer for a cou-ple of years.

Bonnie's illness and death accumulatedover the past month. On April 2ed. shehad a heart attack and was hospitalized

for 13 days. Then on April 23rd. she wasagain hospitalized for 7 days, due to areaction of her medications. Then yester-day morning she complained that shewas having trouble breathing, and wastaken to the hospital again. Less then 45minutes later she was gone.

I cannot begin to tell how shocked weare and the grief we are feeling. And toadd insult to our sorrow the funeralhome where she has been taken wantspaid in advance before they will cremateher and allow us to hold a memorialservice for her. WE have zero funds, andover two hundred thousand dollars inmedical bills from just the past month.

We have set up a go fund me page forher atwww.gofundme.com/232vmbgPraying toget enough funds to pay for a properfuneral for Bonnie. PLEASE if you canfind it in your hearts, please donate any-thing you can.

Thank you from the bottom of ourhearts.

Phil Mathews & Family

Bonnie's Funeral and Medical Costshttps://www.gofundme.com/232vmbg


Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation (AMSAF) continues to help the Motorcycle Community

In March of 2016 AMSAF had been inbusiness for five (5) years. At the begin-ning our goal was to help the Motorcyclecommunity by helping to reduce motor-cycle crashes, injuries and fatalities.Today our goal is the same. Safety is ahard thing to sell but unfortunately weneed to keep working at it because we’restill seeing the crashes we’ve seen in thepast.

Left turns is still a big issue, motorcycleriders riding without a M endorsement,alcohol, drugs and lack of training contin-ue to be big factors in these crashes. Asmuch as we’d like to not accept it but abig % of the crashes are the fault of therider. How do we help get more folksinvolved in Motorcycle safety?

We just held our 2nd annual “Riding forthe Long Haul” and our attendance andnumber of vendors increased from prioryear. That’s an accomplishment but we’dlike to fill a stadium to get more motorcy-cle safety out there. We hope that eachyear we can get more folks involved.

As we look at Safety, it’s important torecognize the Governor’s Office ofHighway Safety (GOHS) for their supporton Grants, motorcycle safety PSA’s andother areas theyget involved in totry and helpreduce the motor-cycle crash num-bers. A hugethank you forArizonaMotorcycle SafetyAdvisory Council(AMSAC) fortheir support ofAMSAF and ourScholarship pro-gram. We couldn’t help the MotorcycleCommunity to the extent that we do onScholarships without the help of GOHSand AMSAC. It doesn’t get any betterthan a two plus days in a classroom andon a motorcycle to learn how to ride orbe a better rider. That’s important toAMSAF and we feel this is the best way

to help the motorcycle community.

AMSAF started sending out its monthlynewsletter called “AMSAF RIDER” andeach month will be on a new topic. If you

haven’t signed upfor it, you can goto the AMSAFweb site and signup for the newslet-ter.www.amsaf.orgwe’ll have somegreat articles. Youcan also sign upfor it on ourFacebook pagewhere we havesome excellent

safety tips each Tuesday.

We’ve got the hot summer months com-ing up and we won’t be giving out anyMotorcycle Training Scholarships for themonths of May, June and July. So farwe’ve given out over 1500 scholarshipsin fourteen (14) counties here in Arizona

to potential and experienced riders.These Scholarships are for the BasicRider Course (BRC) which is two plusday course and approved by MotorcycleSafety Foundation and Arizona MVD.Motorcycle training is an importantinvestment for every rider.

Remember, May is Motorcycle SafetyAwareness Month. Let’s do everythingwe can together to promote MotorcycleSafety and Awareness.

Again, we at AMSAF want to thank theMotorcycle Community for your supportand hope that our Facebook Tuesdaysafety tips, scholarships and now ourmonthly newsletter help you as a rider bea safer rider. Have a great summer and besafe.

Mick DegnChairmanArizona Motorcycle Safety & AwarenessFoundation (AMSAF)[email protected]

High Country’s Wild in the Weeds


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Too Broke for Sturgis 2016 - Thank You to our SponsorsTHANK YOU to our sponsors shownbelow who helped make our 25th annualfund-raiser, TOO BROKE FOR STUR-GIS, a success. In addition to thosewhose logos are shown, we also want tothank;

Scott Gold with Forever Resorts (MOR-

MON LAKE LODGE) for allowing us torent their property for the 15th year in arow and working to ensure a smoothevent and offering a 10% discount offcabin rentals during TBFS.

Mark and Theresa at HOGG DOGS foroffering a free meal to NEW MEMBERS

that sign up at Too Broke For Sturgis

Jaime at AZ ATV's for giving us a smok-ing deal on ATV's

Bruce and Betsy Newkirk with ARI-ZONA RIDER SOUTHWEST magazinefor covering the event and post-event

write-up.

Many thanks,The TOO BROKE FOR STURGISCommittee


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First Annual Poker Run to Benefit Fisher HouseGreetings from Southern Arizona Chapter.Things are rolling along down here in thesouthern part of the state. We hope every-one is gearing up for the Annual TooBroke for Sturgis Run June 9-12. We arelooking forward to a great weekend witheveryone.

In February our chapter held the FirstAnnual Poker Run to benefit FisherHouse. Fisher House is a non-profitorganization that provides safe housingfor families of Veterans hospitalized atour VA Medical Center. Fisher House,held their Grand Opening February 18th2016, and has 16 suites available on theVA Hospital campus to house those in

need while loved ones are hospitalized.Many families cannot afford the high costof motels when a loved one is hospital-ized and were forced to stay home, orsleep in their car with no shower or othernecessities. From their website, “FisherHouses are built on the premise that ‘’afamily’s love is good medicine” and whena loved one is ill or injured, a FisherHouse unites families, relieving the finan-cial and emotional strain of being awayfrom home.”

Following our April 16th meeting ourchapter rode to the Fisher House to makea presentation of the proceeds. We metwith Ellen Jimenez, our liaison with the

Fisher House Board of Directors. JimButsback, Chapter Coordinator andRobert “Gizmo” Welton, Run/EventCoordinator, presented to Fisher House acheck for $2056.00. Fisher House is veryappreciative of the support of the motor-cycling community and A.B.A.T.E. ofArizona.

We thank everyone for your participationand support. The generosity was incredi-ble with registrations from the poker run,the community donations, and poker runand 50/50 winnings being donated backto the cause.

Our Run/Event Coordinator, Robert

“Gizmo” Welton is already laying plansfor next year’s event including reachingout to businesses in Greater Tucson tosupport the event and Fisher House. Lookforward to next year’s bigger and better2nd Annual Fisher House Benefit PokerRun, and hearing more about FisherHouse. Our Veterans and their familiesdeserve nothing less than our best.

That’s all for now. See you at Too Brokefor Sturgis, ride safe!

Becky Garino, SecretarySouthern Arizona Chapter,



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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)

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

CHANDLER HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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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

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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

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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

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BUSINESS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - MonkeyButt GarageThis month’s featured busi-ness member is not reallynew to ABATE but ratherback and reinvented. MonkeyButt Garage is owned byMichael Infranzon, whomsome of you may know asthe voice on Monkey ButtRadio or blog. Check outMike’s blog at http:/monkey-buttradio.blogspot.com whereMike shares his mission ofhelping motorcyclist stay onthe road through mainte-nance, education and productknowledge on all thingsmotorcycle. Mike is a retiredMarine originally fromFlorida and also lived inCalifornia and has settled

here. He is married to hishigh school sweetheart DJand they have 5 children.Monkey Butt Garage is locat-ed at 2231 W Shangri La Rd,suite R in Phoenix whereMike along with his twomechanics work on bothAmerican and Metric bikesbut you can tell right awaythat customizing your ride istheir specialty.

Mike is currently rebuildinga 1970 Honda CB750- to bedonated to Bikers forBoobies and raffled off at theBikers for Boobies event atthe Dirty Dogg Saloon inOctober. This charity means

a lot to Mike as he lost hisMom to breast cancer lastyear. Mike’s Mom taught himto always look beyond thesurface to what is of sub-stance to bring out the beautyin things, experiences andpeople. Go to www.bikersfor-boobiesaz.org for more infor-mation or to make a dona-tion.

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