Free!Free! (thankfully

November 2004

For you late voters PortlandOregon BikePAC Voter Guide A.B.A.T.E. Swap Meet ( see page 26 ) Be Thankful For 21 November 2004 Rider Safety Programs

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A.B.A.T.E. Application . . . . (inside back cover) What’s Inside M.R.F. report/application ...... 30/31 Advertising rates ...... 40 N.C.O.M./A.I.M ...... 32 A.M.A. column ...... 28 Event/meeting calendar ...... 41 Officer list ...... 78 BikePAC application ...... 17 Gunny’s Sack ...... 34 Officer reports ...... 17, 22-25 BikePAC accident form...... 62 Helmet stop report ...... 76 Products ...... 74-75 Change of address ...... (inside back cover) Limerick ...... (back cover) Revived road list ...... 72-73 Chapter reports ...... 4-16 Marginal thinking ...... (throughout) Road maintenance numbers ...... 71 Classified ads ...... 77 Meeting times/places ...... (back cover) Run fliers ...... 42-48 crusty ol’ editor ...... 39-38 Millenium ride ...... 60 Run listing ...... 40 Cryptogram ...... 54 Mission statement ...... (inside front cover) State board minutes ...... 18-21 page 2 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 Welcome to A.B.A.T.E. What We’re About A.B.A.T.E. is a not-for-profit Not bad for a rag tag bunch of bikers with A Brief History little or no previous political ambitions. organization of A.B.A.T.E. As a result of our newfound political clout, motorcyclists have successfully approached In Oregon, A.B.A.T.E. stands for A Broth- congress twice over the past few years, first erhood Against Totalitarian Enactments, which ‘’You have to know where you’ve been to know to grant federal protections against insurance isn’t nearly as subversive as it sounds. It means where you’re going!’’ discrimination based on mode of that we act as legislative watchdogs to help transportation because many companies were ensure that any legislation affecting motorcy- Easyriders magazine editor Lou Kimzey denying medical benefits to employees clists is fair and that elected officials are fully issued a plea in issue #3, October 1971, for injured in motorcycle accidents. informed regarding motorcycle issues. bikers to come together to fight impending Then, [in the 1998] session, motorcyclists • We are not a motorcycle club or gang. restrictions from the Nationa Highway united to put together a pro-active agenda Instead, A.B.A.T.E. is a not-for-profit orga- Transportation Safety Administration for bikers, and succeeded in lobbying it nization devoted to raising member and pub- (N.H.T.S.A.) by joining a new national biker’s through congress. lic awareness about motorcycle issues and rights organization called the National So, there you have it. safety through education and community in- Custom Cycle Association. But because of a The roots of A.B.A.T.E. and biker’s rights volvement. We also raise money for organi- conflict with the acronym the name was run deep in the hearts of those of us who zations that represent motorcyclist’s concerns changed in February 1972 to A Brotherhood have accepted and, in turn, passed on the such as BikePAC. Against Totalitarian Enactments (A.B.A.T.E.). torch of freedom of the road. • It doesn’t matter what brand of bike you Easyriders began granting state charters ride on. around 1974, and Keith Ball was the original by Bill Bish We are not a manufacturer-specific organi- national coordinator. The biggest threat was Executive Coordinator, zation. All are welcome: bikes, trikes, on-road that the U.S. D.O.T. (Department of National Coalition of Motorcyclists or off, riders, passengers, or non-riders. Transportation) was investigating ways to A.B.A.T.E. of California • You don’t have to ride a motorcycle to be- restrict modified or customized ‘’choppers’’ ( reprinted with permission ) long to A.B.A.T.E. which they deemed unsafe, especially Many of our members just enjoy being extended forks. around motorcyclists. (We’re just that won- As the rights movement grew, Don Pittsley, derful.) And they feel that the social and leg- a member of the Huns Motorcycle Club in Connecticut convinced his congressman, islative issues we’re working on are important A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. to their community. representative Stewart Mckinney, to newsmagazine So scan through our newsmagazine. If you introduce H.R.3869 to end the federal P.O. Box 4504 like what you read, check out the chapter authority to withhold highway funds from Portland, ORegon 97208 meeting listing on the back cover. Drop in states without helmet laws. © 2004 All rights reserved. Portions may be on a meeting and see what we’re about. You In July of 1975, Rob Rasor of the American reprinted with attribution and individual’s just might find a new family in A.B.A.T.E. Motorcyclist Association (A.M.A.), Ron Roloff of the M.M.A. of California and Ed copyright permission. And as Melinda says: “Bikers give great hugs.” crusty ol’ editor — Rot Path Armstrong of A.B.A.T.E. of Chicago presented [email protected] the house sub-committee on surface -- Rot Path (503)-838-6893 (voice and FAX) transportation with convincing testimony to All written materials submitted are sub- repeal the helmet mandates. ject to editing in Independence, Oregon. MISSION STATEMENT Later that year, with California being sued by the D.O.T. because governor Ronald Set in Garamond 12 pt font Reagan refused to comply with the federal (Same as used in them Harry Potter books.) A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. helmet law mandate, Roloff helped convince About 2,000 copies printed and promotes motorcycle aware- California senator Alan Cranston to offer the distributed monthly by: ness, education, safety and lib- language of the bill as an amendment to the Oregon Lithoprint, Inc. erty through community in- 1975 Federal Highway Act, which passed with 1315 Miller Street McMinnville, ORegon 97128 volvement and legislative ac- overwhelming support from the California delegation because of the impending lawsuit, 1-(877)-472-1198 tion. and was signed by president Gerald Ford on Masthead photo by Liz Schillinger May 5, 1976. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 3 Hub City Members Complete Team Oregon Experienced Rider Course At Linn-Benton College

Chapter coordinator Al Sims rolls up his sleeves and prepares for the classroom portion of the Team Oregon Experienced Rider Course.

Our substitute instructor, Mike, takes us through the gears on topics like traction and effective braking.

Our faithful steeds await us as we move out onto the range for the afternnon riding exercises.

Riders take a breather between riding exercises. (photo by Mel Yeager)

Hub City Chapter members pose proudly after surviving the experienced rider class. (photo by Mel Yeager)

And remember, if your chapter can’t get to a Team Oregon class site, they can come to you.

Photos on this page provided by Rot Path unless otherwise noted. page 4 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Central Oregon Chapter

Greeting from sunny central Oregon! The split for the 50/50 raffle was $340, days getting shorter. I hope everyone is which sent someone home with a smile getting in some good last rides before the We held our 7th Annual Teddy Bear and netted the chapter some bucks. snow flies. That means the holidays are Run on October 2nd and it was a big All this made for a very good day and right around the corner and we need to success. The weather cooperated which event. Good weather, good fun, and very think about our Christmas party and made for a very nice ride. We counted good people. start planning. If you want to put your 73 motorcycles attending, a pretty good I would like to thank all of our two cents in you have to attend the sized group going down the road, to members who worked so hard to put on meetings. Our meetings at the Black Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville such a good event. Everything went very Horse Saloon have been very well emergency rooms. smooth and organized, which could not attended with 25 to 30 members. That We distributed approximately 1,200 have happened without you. From is very good to see. stuffed animals to the hospitals for kids collecting stuffed animals, door prize That’s about all I have for this month. in a time of need, which were well donations, collecting t-shirt sponsors, Remember, “united we stand” and you received. signing people up, rolling dice, selling t- all know the rest of that sentence! After dropping off the last of the shirts, selling 50/50 tickets, separating Later, stuffed animals at our last stop which was and have t-shirts made, making flyers, Prineville, everyone rode back to the counting stuffed animals, driving vehicles John Black Horse Saloon via the backway past with the stuffed animals, and doing traffic Prineville reservoir and over Bowman control where needed. CENTRAL OREGON MEET- dam which is always a nice ride up a I would also like to thank all the ING TIME and PLACE beautiful canyon along the Crooked business who sponsored our t-shirts, 2nd Sunday at 1400 (2:00pm) River. donated door prizes, and donated stuffed Black Horse Saloon Once back to the Black Horse Saloon animals and all those people who came Bend, Oregon we raffled off over 80 door prizes, out in support of our chapter and such a POINT of CONTACT awarded the high dice roll, and drew the great community event. We could John Baumann (541)-382-6146 50/50 raffle. not have done it without you. Andy Duran (541)-815-1490 High dice roll went to Richard Shurley Thanks to Larry and Lisa Havinear, who won a nice full length leather duster owners of the Black Horse Saloon, for CHAPTER ADDRESS: which was donated by John at The allowing us to use their establishment for 17505 Snow Creek Road Leather Store at the junction of highways this great event. Bend, OR 97701 97 and 31 past La-Pine. Well, the nights are getting colder and November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 5

We began our meeting on October 10th success. Next year it will be held in Boise flowers for Rotten Roger’s mother who a few minutes late. I had a time getting and we hope that we can have a group suffered a stroke in October. She is now my bike started. I am not riding it ride over for it. He reported that BikePAC in a nursing home and doing well. enough, I guess, so I will hook it up to has a number of officer openings and is Nicky Russum lost out on the trickle-charger. I apologize for my delay looking for volunteers. membership drawing and DC won the of the start of the meeting. Larry reminded us of the swap meet on short drawing. Verl Smith from H&H Cycle visited us November 21st and the need for help with to introduce his new shop located at the security and set up. Columbia River has Spike Easyrider site on Lower Boone’s Ferry traditionally been very helpful doing these Road. He was kind enough to bring tasks at the swap meet and I know that several tee-shirts and coupons for oil we will again this year. changes as door prizes. He is also Donnie reported that Billy Hagan has interested in sponsoring a poker run next agreed to play for the Sweet Heart Dance. summer and asked for our chapter’s We are waiting to hear back from Chuck cooperation with that effort. whether the owners of the Blue Eyes Rhonda reported that we have 155 Lounge will again host this event. members. Dee has decided that she no longer Mary reported that we have $2,899 in wants to be historian and has requested the bank account before payments were that someone come pick up the materials made from the Summer Run account to from her. Aaron has agreed to get them. repay the seed money put up by the other We had a long discussion of the Summer chapters. Run and its continued viability. Various COLUMBIA RIVER MEET- Rob reported that ticket sales for the suggestions were made about possible ING TIME and PLACE nd toy run raffle bike are way behind. changes to the run as well as the possibility 2 Sunday at 1230 (12:30 pm) Jubitz Truck Stop Kodiak moved for the chapter to buy of dropping our participation in it. When 10310 N. Vancouver Avenue -- five tickets from the toy run committee the accounts were settled, the three Portland to be used as door prizes. That motion chapters lost a total of about $160. It Kids welcomed. Full bar. was unanimously passed. was decided to continue the discussion I encourage everyone to check out to the next meeting and to engage other POINT of CONTACT tickets to sell. Rob also announced that chapter members over the next month Spike (503)-282-4604 the Shriner’s wheel-chair/equipment about what they think that we should do. presentation will be Saturday, October Matt suggested that we attend next CHAPTER ADDRESS: 16th at 11 a.m. at the hospital. Sunday’s meeting of the Southeast Portland 4048 N. Overlook Terrace Duane reported that the Best of the West Chapter to discuss this matter. Portland, OR 97227 was held in Oklahoma City and was a The chapter voted to spend $50 for page 6 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Douglas County Chapter

Greetings from a foggy, soggy, Douglas the people who will for twelve months Consider yourself encouraged. County, be making decisions on your behalf. Besides there are a lot of pretty They in effect are the voice of wonderful people waiting to meet Yes, Fall is upon us. A.B.A.T.E. And, to take it one step you. It’s not all work – we have a lot Not a lot happening here. October further, maybe it’s time that our of fun in the process and make some 24 was our date for the annual fall members become more of their own lifelong friendships. swap meet. It’s an opportunity to voice by actively participating in the stock up on parts and goodies for the meetings. Sincerely, winter “projects” and yet another way As an example, our chapter has 126 to support A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon. So, members on the roster; there were 20 Becky Garino if you haven’t attended here, you still at our September meeting. There are secretary have an opportunity in Portland on people on the list that I’m sure I don’t Douglas County Chapter November 21st. And for next year, even know and I’m an “old-timer.” (dates are always posted well in And I know this issue is not unique advance, Spring and Fall), it’s an to Douglas County. opportunity to help out with set-up, The short story is we need each and tear-down, security and a myriad of every member to be a part of making other tasks. Believe me, it takes a lot this chapter and A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon DOUGLAS COUNTY MEET- of work from Stephan Baton and an effective tool for the motorcyclists ING TIME and PLACE others to pull one of these events off. of Oregon and the nation. The work 3rd Tuesday at 1900 ( 7:00pm ) Speaking of the end of the year, of A.B.A.T.E. doesn’t stop at the Round Table Pizza nominations for next year’s officers are borders as you know from the reports Roseburg coming up soon. If you are one of and activities of Joe Laurance, state those chapter members who pays POINT of CONTACT coordinator, and the many other D.J. Jaspers (541)-677-8282 membership each year, reads this officers and members who are active lovely publication to stay informed in national level work regarding CHAPTER ADDRESS: but rarely attends a meeting, now is a legislation, insurance, traffic laws and P.O. Box 501 good time to make an appearance at our right to use the highways enjoying Roseburg, OR 97470 your local chapter meeting. These are our sport safely and freely. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 7 A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Hub City Chapter

Hello out there from Hub City, patriarch Mel talked very highly of the food drives. I encourage everyone to Hub City held elections for new officers experience. Remember that A.B.A.T.E. support these efforts in whatever way this last meeting. We have some new faces pays for half of the cost of on going safety- possible. This is another opportunity for who have stepped up big time and some training education. By taking advantage bikes to talk with folks about motorcycle old faces who are taking on some different of this benefit, you make it safer on the rights and show support for the responsibilities. An organization is only road for yourself and others. In addition, community. A donation of time in as good as the participation of the many insurance companies will give you helping to make and event successful can membership and it is wonderful to see so a price reduction after taking safer be as valuable a contribution as toys and many new people contributing their time training courses such as those offered by food. and energy to keep this great group Team Oregon. As always, an open invitation is growing. Expect to see various authors of By the time you read this, we will have extended to everyone to attend our this submission to the newsmagazine this held our Bike Awareness Show at Heritage monthly meeting at Ciddici’s Pizza, 135 coming year as well. Mall in Albany. This is our second year 5th Ave, Albany, Oregon on the 3rd Here is a listing of the Hub City officers and preliminary planning shows we will Thursday of each month. for coming year: have more bikes and a wider variety of Coordinator - Garry Hastiecoordinator - bikes on display than last year. Team Until next time, ride safe, Steve Sorenson- Mary Burnett Oregon will have a booth with a video and Treasurer - Kathy Gerke information to pass out to the public. The trikerbb Membership - Donita Baronof-arms I - Fred Tuckerof-arms II - Don Nashof-arms III - Shriner’s raffle bike will be on display and Terry Quiring– Debbie McCalleycoordinator tickets available for sale. An opportunity HUB CITY MEETING TIME to sit on a Harley and have a picture taken I - Richard Androescoordinator II - Ron and PLACE Vonsildboard rep - Al Sims was a huge success last year and will be 3rd Thursday at 1900 (7pm) Public relations - Monika Sims- Sara Androes returning this year. This is an excellent Ciddici’s Pizza Education director – Carolyn Freeman venue for promoting motorcycle 133 Fifth Street Legislative rep - Mel Yeager awareness, education, and safety. It is an Albany opportunity to talk with people one on POINT of CONTACT I am happy to report that the Team one and educate the community about Cliff McCalley (541)-926-8363 Oregon experienced rider course that motorcycle rights. Events such as this are several of the members took this past what A.B.A.T.E. mission statement talks CHAPTER ADDRESS: month was a success. Everyone passed about. P.O. Box 2503 and highly recommends the course to all. In the coming months several Albany, OR 97321 Even the seasoned riders such as our organizations will be holding toy runs and page 8 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Josephine County Chapter

Well, the holidays are coming again and so is winter!

Here at Josephine County Chapter We will have a potluck, so bring put your name in for it. we’re making plans for another good sidedishs. The chapter will bring Also I’d like to thank the people year of riding fun! chicken and other meats. who have helped me get this chapter First off I’d like to say our October The entertainment will be provided going stronger. They know who they meeting was a good one. We had Sam by the Leadfoot Band, who also are are!! Hochberg, the A.I.M. lawyer as a A.B.A.T.E. members. They’re a great We have plans already going on guest. Thanks Sam for driving all the band and like to play loud. for some events next year. way down here to speak to us. We There also will be a 50/50 and raffle There’s not much else to say other learned a lot about insurance from prizes too. than ride safe and take care!! him. I’m hoping to see all our members Spanky We also had another guest from there and maybe some people from Siskiyou Community Health Center other chapters too! JOSEPHINE COUNTY and Project Baby Check. This is [where] If the weather is okay we will ride MEETING TIMES and PLACE we’re going to have our toy run for in a group through Grants Pass and 1st Thursdays at 1900 ( 7 pm ) this year. back to the grange. Bring a sidedish Abby’s Pizza 205 Beacon Drive On Sunday, November 7th at 1 and a new toy and have a great time!! Grants Pass p.m. we will be having our toy run. It Okay, back to the the rest of my POINT of CONTACT will be at the Fruitdale Grange at 1440 report. At the next meeting we will Spanky (541)-471-6049 Parkdale Drive, which is on the corner have our nominations for officers for of Parkdale Drive and Rogue River the next year. If you think you’d like CHAPTER ADDRESS: highway. to take on a position in the chapter, [email protected] Everybody’s welcome to attend. it’s work but if you have the time then November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 9 A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports North Coast Chapter

Greetings from the North Coast The site is a work in progress, so new Chapter, items will added as time goes on. John has contacted Mad Dog, so hopefully Our historic 16th Annual Spaghetti we’ll get a link to our new site on state’s Dinner and Auction is right around the web site soon. Thanks again to John corner. Be sure to mark your calendars for his time to put up and maintain for Saturday, November 20. This fun the site. event is hosted by our fantastic Here’s a bit of news about two of supporters at the Moose Lodge in our chapter members who have been Astoria. Hours of the event are 5– 8 traveling big time. They were recently p.m. Children are more than welcome featured in a front page article to join in on the fun. Look for our (October 1st) in the Daily Astorian. flyer in this month’s newsmagazine. Erik Moore and Jennifer Strand Don’t miss this great Toys for Tots fund recently returned from a 8,000 mile raising event. How can you lose? An trek from Seaside, Oregon through awesome spaghetti dinner followed by Alaska to the arctic circle and back. the fun filled auction with lots and lots They have lots of stories to tell about of cool donations by local businesses this trip, not to mention the trip they and articles crafted by our chapter took last year as they visited all of the NORTH COAST MEETING members. Look forward to seeing you 48 states in the continental United TIME and PLACE there. Don’t miss it. Donations for the States and several Canadian provinces 4 th Thusday at 1900 ( 7 pm ) auction and raffle (yes, we have a raffle in just 49 days. Check out the news Moose Lodge too) are welcomed. Please call Betty article at the following site: 420 17th Street http://www.dailyastorian.info/ Astoria, Oregon at (503)-325-1073 or Amelia at Children are welcome (503)-325-6686 for more and click on the local news to locate information. the article titled Today The United POINTS of CONTACT Thanks to chapter member John States, Tomorrow The World. Lucky Sue Mills (503)-325-2823 Waterbury who has developed a new Erik and Jen is all I can say. I’m sure [email protected] North Coast web site: all of us wishes we had more time to travel. CHAPTER ADDRESS: http://groups.msn.com/ P.O. Box 1123 ABATENorthCoastChapter/ Astoria, OR 97103 home.htm ( continued on page 38 ) page 10 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports River City Chapter 21 September 2004 Thanks, Mariah!!! for Brian for travel expenses. Regular Meeting Delbert Nicholson Membership report: 57 with five Call to order: 7:00 pm acting secretary memberships expired this month. 14 members present ======Board report: None. Guests: Mariah Gove October 5, 2004 Legislative report: None. Minutes of previous meeting: We had over twenty people at Ways and means report: The Reading of minutes were waived in a tonight’s meeting, including guests. chopper throw will be raffled next motion by Scott Goad and That’s about 40% of our dwindling meeting. We will have poker run seconded by Lynn Kadlec because membership. meeting at 6:00 pm, before the next they are sent by e-mail and written We had some intense feeling around regular meeting. form. a complaint to the chapter from Dale Old Business Treasurers report: $1209.35 Ruff about backing out of doing the Group riding protocols: Be careful Correspondence: B.O.D. report; parking at the Klickitat County Fair. of fall hazards. legislative report; ways and means Dale has taken the heat for our lack of Tro o p support: Nothing new. report. All were not reported on due planning. It is a good reminder to keep Benefit this Saturday at the Eagles. to persons responsible had prior up on chapter plans so they don’t take New Business engagements. us by surprise. Announcements: Public relations: Rick Prentice had Brian won the 50/50 at $9/$9 and Membership drawing for $105 nothing out of the ordinary other than donated his share back to the chapter. would have been won by Mona his normal diligent passing Mona Chatterton would have won Chatterton if she had been present. It of the word that promotes the the membership drawing for $105 if will be $110 next meeting. camaraderie and enjoyment of our she had been at the meeting. It will go 50/50 was won by Brian at $9/ organization. up to $110 next meeting. $9,and he donated his share back to Historian report: Cheryl Duquist Brian the chapter. Thanks, Brian. reported that the book is up to date —————————————— Adjourned: 7:54 pm and is available to be viewed. Regular Meeting Group riding protocol: Lee Eikanas Called to order by Lee at 7:00 pm. Upcoming meetings talked on the ride to Birkenfeld – 19 people present, four arrived later. November 2, 2004 Wet, muddy, wet, fun, wet, good Pledge of allegiance. Led by Lee. 7:00 pm times, wet, great company and did I Guests: Howard and Danielle, Dale remember to report a little wet! Ruff, and Shelley’s two daughters. RIVER CITY MEETING Planned rides: Reno (Street Minutes were waived on a motion TIMES and PLACE Vibrations); A.M.A. show in Seattle by Steve because there weren’t any. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1900 ( was brought up for some planning. Correspondence: M.R.F. Reports; 7pm ) Lone Pine Restaurant Old business: Adopt-A-Highway – thank yous from St Vincent De Paul; 335 Lone Pine Dr. -- The Dalles Delbert reported that any time the and a newsletter from South Coast ( I-84 & US-197 ) group is ready everything is setup. Chapter. Announcements: Barb Stinson Treasury report: $1220.35 During POINT of CONTACT would have won the $100 this report time Dale spoke and Lee Eikanas (509)-773-5076 [membership] drawing if she had been severely chastised the chapter for Brian Stovall (541)-298-1317 present. Sorry, Barb! backing out on the Klickitat County CHAPTER ADDRESS: Delbert won the 50/50 at 9/9 and Fair parking venue. He took a lot of P.O. Box 1422 donated $16 back to the chapter. heat for it. The Dalles, OR 97058 Bills submitted: $20 reimbursement November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 11

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports South Coast Chapter

Hi all,

Well the leaves are turning and the wonderful job, but feels she needs a mornings are getting colder a sure sign break and we can understand that. that fall is upon us. However, I still November is now upon us and with see a lot of motorcycles on the road. that comes one of our biggest At our last meeting Tom Shine, community service projects. asked the members to participate in a November is our food drive for the calendar shoot. Tom is designing a Salvation Army. During the holidays calendar incorporating area many families count on our motorcycle groups with areas of contributions, so lets make this the interest on the South Coast. So at our best year ever. next meeting members will be arriving On the heels of our food drive comes on their motorcycles (all but me – I’m the the girl without a motorcycle) wearing Andy Proctor Memorial Toy Drive. their leathers. After the meeting we Local businesses as well as local chapter will be adjourning to Sunset beach for members participate in this event. Last the photo shoot. Tom is donating $50 year we donated enough toys to help at the next meeting as a door prize. out over 700 families. This year lets Our chapter is still discussing the try to provide for 1,000 families. SOUTH COAST MEETING pros and cons of continuing the Coos TIME and PLACE River Run. One of our major 3rd Sunday at 1300 ( 1 pm ) drawbacks to keeping the Coos River Until next month ride safe and free, Gino’s Pizza Run is finding a site that doesn’t need 1324 Virginia Street -- North a lot of work done to it to get it ready Kris Bend for the run. POINT of CONTACT We have been working hard to get Charlie Hill (541)-759-2388 everyone to vote in the November E-mail: election. [email protected] And speaking of elections, we will be electing new officers in December. CHAPTER ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1 Our coordinator, Charlie Hill, will Lakeside OR 97449 be stepping down and we are searching for someone to fill her WEB SITE: big shoes. Charlie has done a www.southcoastabate.org page 12 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Southeast Portland Chapter

Hello there to all you great folks,

Well the A.B.A.T.E. annual family secretary again next year. Other picnic went really well. The turnout obligations in my life make it hard for was good and the weather cleared up fulfill my duties for the chapter. I want for a beautiful day. Matt ended up to thank you all for having me, for winning the cribbage tournament. your help and, support these past few Thank you to every one who pitched years. I will continue to be an active in to help. part of Southeast Chapter and Our chapter’s next event is our A.B.A.T.E. anniversary party scheduled for March One more thing to note in this 19th 2005. It will again be at the report: At Run 21 2003, Life Flight M&M Lounge at 3rd and Main in was called in to transport a man for Gresham. Rich has stepped up to take emergency care. This happened charge of the committee this year. during the bike game/bike show. He Good job Rich!! More details will is in need of any one who saw or come after the committee has formed remembers anything concerning this and has its first meeting. event. You can contact him at: The same day as our anniversary party will be our annual canned food Bill Patraw S.E. Portland MEETING delivery to the Light House Mission. PO Box 2051 TIMES and PLACE We hope to see a lot of you there to Estacada, OR 97023 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1200 help unload the “groceries”. (971)-219-1751 (noon) Well folks, once again it has come M/M Restaurant & Lounge 137 N. Main -- Gresham time for our chapter’s officer Hope you all got out your votes by nominations and elections. These will November 2nd. If not, shame on POINT of CONTACT be held the first and second meetings you!!! Lee Austin (503)-760-9015 in November. I hope to see a lot of FAX (503)-760-9013 attendance at these meetings. I also E-mail [email protected] hope to see a lot more people willing Later, CHAPTER ADDRESS: to step up and volunteer to take a P.O. Box 90233 position in our chapter. Mammy Tami Portland, OR 97290 I will not be taking the position of November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 13 A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Southern Oregon Chapter

Hello ex-Southern Oregon Chapter members,

Welcome to Indian Creek. reorganize the Southern Oregon After careful consideration and Chapter.] discussion with Joe Laurence I have The main problem is that the state decided to turn the Southern Oregon representative we elected last year charter to the state board. failed to go to the meetings and other The by-laws state that the internal problems: Lynn “Motor” coordinator of a chapter may, upon Livingston resigned his position as written request, turn the charter over treasurer for health reasons. A long to the state board. I was unable to do hard year of 9 and 10-hour days for that at the last board meeting as was me at work left me without the energy suggested by Joe Laurence. I was a bit needed to effectively coordinate the too tired to attend the state board chapter. meeting after working a graveyard shift on Friday night, then drive 210 Herb Sweeten miles to turn in the charter and request for dissolution of chapter/ charter to the state board. But I will make sure it is there on the 13th of November. As per the minutes of the state board it is mentioned that there are now only 14 chapters and that Southern Oregon Chapter members will be transferred to Indian Creek unless they specify another chapter they wish to belong to. So at this point I would believe that the charter is in suspension. You may save your chapter SOUTHERN OREGON [Southern Oregon] or start another MEETING TIME and PLACE one, but you will need to call a 2nd Wednesday at 1900 ( 7 pm ) meeting and have ten paid up Abby’s Legendary Pizza members and elect seven officers who 2550 Crater Lake Highway may be just five individuals. You may Medford, Oregon contact me at (541)-482-2313 to get POINT of CONTACT a list of the chapter members or Herb Sweeten (541)-944-8272 Robert Mumby at (541)-535-2934. I do not have the time or energy at CHAPTER ADDRESS: this time to put anything together, P.O. Box 877 but will help anyone from the Phoenix, OR 97535 southern Oregon [who wants to page 14 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports Washington County Chapter

October has been quite a month for proceeds from the ticket sales to Washington County Chapter. benefit the On the beautiful morning of American Cancer Society and October 3rd, 51 bikes assembled at American Heart Association. the Primetime restaurant for the Canned food donations for Grandpa Jones Memorial Ride. The Monika’s House women’s shelter will route was chosen to cover all the spots also be accepted at the run. two cans we had taken with Grandpa. We rode will get you a free door prize ticket! past his former home, then to the Hope to see you there. cemetery where he rests next to his On a final note: The membership bride. A trip up to Bald Peak park drawing was not won by Sherry Altes. was next where we celebrated his Sorry Sherry, but ya gotta be at the memory. The last part of the route meeting to win! The pot is building took us out and around Hagg Lake, up pretty quickly now, so that should Grandpa’s favorite riding trip. make for some exciting meetings in We finished up at Ed and Wendy the next couple weeks. Vaughn’s home, where we had a As Linda always says, “Watch out chance to socialize and eat, and of for the other guy because he probably course enjoy Grandpa’s birthday cake. is not watching for you.” Thanks go to Ed and Wendy for the use of their lovely backyard, and to Jill and Ted Tracy Tina and Rick Stocker for substitute WaCo secretaries introducing us to their fantastic relative. Don’t forget, our Stan Johnston Memorial Toy Run is coming up on November 20th. Stan was a longtime member of Washington County Chapter, and the toy run always was special to Stan. Meet us at Stocker’s WASHINGTON COUNTY House of Power, 214 SW Walnut MEETING TIMES and PLACE street, Hillsboro before noon. We will 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 1930 deliver the toys to the Hillsboro fire ( 7:30pm ) department, and then meet at the Prime Time Sports Bar Copperstone restaurant to draw for the 4202 Pacific Ave -- Forest Grove raffle prizes (two $250 gift certificates POINT of CONTACT to Paradise Harley-Davidson), and Ted Tracy (503)-640-5766 other door prizes. Just remember, it’s for the kids. CHAPTER ADDRESS: We will also be pulling the winning P.O. Box 202 ticket for the special biker quilt, with Cornelius, OR 97113 November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 15 A.B.A.T.E. Chapter Reports

to the community and to other bikers when we hold our events. As I have said in the past, as a member if you don’t speak up and participate as an officer or as a member to help run this chapter and our events, then you should have no complaints. We are all adults here and talking the talk without walking the walk does not help with the success Fall Casino Night October 9 at Quackers Tavern, Eugene at 2 p.m. of this chapter. Talking heads don’t do Yukon Jack’s in Veneta was another or meet us all at the Eugene Mission us much good. Action is what is success. I want to thank the at 2:30 p.m. Bring usable socks, gloves needed. participation from many in the and coats. In October we elected new officers chapters and our friends. All three December 9 we will be having our in all positions including new black jack tables were full and many Christmas party at the December positions for coordinators for our donations were given for the auction general chapter meeting. Bring a gift casino nights, Rhody Run, the 4th of along with Ruth getting donations ($10 or less) if you wish to participate July Social, and S.O.S. Run. Any from Seven Feathers and Mill Casino in the gift exchange. If you would like officer’s position not filled or for overnighters and dinner along with dinner, the charge will be $10 with coordinators for our chapter fund Liberty Leathers, Custom Leathers, R.S.V.P. before December 6th. raisers will require the chapter to hold Spirits and Butt Magazine, Pacific Alloy, Dinner will be two main dishes with elections for those positions every Discount Motorcycle, V-Town, all the trimmings and a great time as meeting until these positions are including many businesses from always at the Vet Club. This is always filled. If a event coordinator is not Veneta and of course Mike Johnston’s a seasonal celebration for the chapter found to oversee our fund raising awesome metal art. Danny and Yukon’s and great fun. event there is a possibility the event staffs as always were great hosts. If I As with most things, you get back will be canceled. forgot anyone else, and I am sure I what you put in. Willamette Valley did, I apologize and thanks to all who A.B.A.T.E. is expanding and going participated or helped! through growing pains with new ( continued on next page ) Our chapter is providing a members having varying ideas, Thanksgiving family donation this opinions and expectations what year and all donations of food should A.B.A.T.E. is about. This is a good WILAMETTE VALLEY be brought to the November 11 thing that will continue to move our MEETING TIME and PLACE meeting. The Christmas family chapter forward into the future. 2rd Thursday at 1900 ( 7pm ) donations should be brought to the Our chapter has worked diligently Veteran’s Memorial Building December 9 meeting. As always the to recruit and accept all kinds of 1626 Willamette Street; Eugene POINTS of CONTACT chapter will be providing a turkey or bikers from all walks of life into Hal Fletcher (541)-688-4268 ham with member donations filling joining. As officers and members we Rick Maish (541)-746-7837 in the rest of the meal. A seasonal need to listen and learn because these Ruth Johnston (541)-935-6261 warm and fuzzy! new members are the future of this CHAPTER ADDRESS: We will do the chapter and A.B.A.T.E. We exclude Wilamette Valley Chapter ABATE Mission Run on December 5 and be no one who is willing to step up in a c/o 4618 Daisy Street Springfield, OR 97478 serving three separate seasonal turkey positive manner and help towards WEB SITE: meals to staff, women/children and building our chapter further and http://www.wvabateoforegon.com the men. We will be meeting at improve how we represent ourselves page 16 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

Willamette Valley many areas to raise money and severity of injuries resulting from vehicle ( continued from previous page ) awareness, and we’re only going to be crashes throughout Oregon. Their vision This decision is to spread the continue our success if everyone’s gets is to motivate individuals and communities throughout Oregon to workload from the few involved as involved to put ideas into action. solve their traffic safety problems by officers with other duties to other So mark your calendars for that providing resources, technical training, members who should be helping us November meeting ready to “step up and education. I felt it would be good oversee our events and participating to the plate.” to know what they are thinking of or in the chapter. All former officers are Thanks again to all for two great trying to do so I joined. Now I will more than willing to mentor years as your coordinator. I am receive meeting announcements and someone into a position. Even if looking forward to working with you decisions made which can help us decide you’ve never done something like all this next year and in the future. some steps we might need to take. this, there’s no better way to get The beginning luncheon meeting involved. Hal (Wednesday, Sept 22) was hosted by Troy As with most things in life, you get Costales, the administrator for the budget and governor advisory back want you are willing to put into Historian committees. After expressing it. Many want to enjoy the many by Iris Yeager appreciation that we were all present he functions A.B.A.T.E. offers for also stated that Oregon has had 10% members and the motorcycle fewer traffic fatalities the past few years, community, but it is another thing except last year. So far this year we are to participate in the form of being a back to doing better. Also, traffic injuries full participating and helpful member O.D.O.T. Conference are down by a large number. of Willamette Valley A.B.A.T.E. 22-24 September 2004 John Moffit spoke about Oregon’s In November we’re doing Iris Yeager efforts to decrease the tragedies on our something slightly different this year roads. The seat belt law has done much to help and also the child safely seat law in hopes of getting more people What an experience!! It was busy and has been a large saver of life. involved with the decision process educational. It let us know how much the Tragedy is often the beginning of a law safety of citizens on our roads concerns and in turn, more people involved in for safety measures. Driver training is those who make decisions about all types chapter events. At our regularly very important and since it is a fact that traveling machines. We have a very scheduled officers meeting November a car does not just go to it’s stable if the diverse mixture of transportation 11 we will be having a chapter driver is too drunk to drive as a horse machines that need to work together in planning session for Willamette Valley would, it is so important to keep people friendly and safe ways. from drinking and driving. We also need A.B.A.T.E.’s 2005 year. The meeting It was great to see people we have met to have ordinary citizens aware of how will begin at 6:00 p.m. and our focus at other events and discuss our concerns to give some basic aid when someone is will be events for the upcoming year, with them. injured. Lack of money is not what keeps how we will staff these events, and Randy, Nora, Mel, and I were there to states from getting important issues what we expect to accomplish in this represent A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. It proper attention and care. It is lack of next new year. We are inviting all was great to talk with people we met at will that sets them back. the governor’s motorcycle advisory members to participate and express The 1:30 p.m. session was interesting. meetings we attended last year. Mitch their opinions, suggestions, and be Troy presented ten possible laws the Putman, June Carter, James Wyffels, Troy involved! legislature may have passed last legislative Costales, and Stan Porter are a few that I I know there are lots of members session, then asking is this true or false? remember, and they remember us. out there with plenty of ideas and Example “Safety corridors are all We registered Wednesday morning and declared ‘double fined’.” (HB 3001) talents, who could assist this chapter were handed information about A.C.T.S. This was not passed and not all of us in making next year a fun and Oregon. (Alliance for Community Traffic knew that. Not all of us knew the answers effective year for Willamette Valley Safety) The mission of A.C.T.S. Oregon to the other nine either. This gave proof A.B.A.T.E. We’ve been challenged in is to reduce fatalities, injuries, and the to the fact that more effort is needed to November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 17

make all drivers aware of new rules and meetings seem to blend together in effort safety acts are being made, but slow to laws. Misinformation is a problem. to see how the state and federal come. Differences between senate and Speed management was the next governments are trying to control the use house of representatives. Contact your session I attended. Speed causes 12% of of alcohol and other substances that senators and representative to find out crashes, 31% of fatality crashes, and 37% cause the driver of a vehicle to not think what is being done and what he or she is have a male driver 15 to 10 years old. as clearly as is important while driving. doing to help. Remember that as Careless or clueless? Question “How to The state of Oregon can not afford to motorcyclists what is being done by the decide on a reasonable speed for different keep offender under lock and key for as government concerning motor vehicle situations and help drivers understand long as seems necessary to encourage use is very important to you. the need to heed speed?” better attention to the laws of good sense Thursday September 23 and the state concerning driving under This conference was very interesting 10:15 a.m. Traffic Control for Incidents the influence of alcohol of drugs. The and informative. We were welcomed and Events. Efforts are toward ways to federal government can penalize the state warmly by the conference directors and help drivers through and around for not giving enough punishment. So, our vocalized thoughts were given time emergency areas – the need to protect because of not enough money we can’t as any others. I believe it is wise for us all people, pedestrians, bicyclists, sentence long enough so are losing to be interested in all aspects of travel motorists, etc. Making direction easy to federal funds. This makes it even more safety. Showing interest in all areas of understand so attention can stay on safe impossible. We must find a better way. concern in transportation should help driving, walking. Not “Oh my gosh, A 1998 law makes a direct connection others look to our motorcyclist needs what does that mean?” How to help between U.S. departments and our state. with more serious consideration. drivers, bicyclist, all know that rules are Under bill T.E.A.-21 states share in for everyone’s safety, not because the money if within alcohol limits for government just wants to run your life. driving. We have received funds ever Thank you for letting me attend, since, if we comply. The afternoon and evening and Friday Efforts to improve transportation Iris E. Yeager page 18 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

Our Officers at Work by Charlie Hill A.B.A.T.E. State Board Minutes State Recording Secretary 09 October 2004

The meeting was called to order by A.B.A.T.E.’s BikePAC representa- However, the bike is in pieces, the case state vice coordinator, Larry Brown at tive: Geoff White was excused. is back in court. Three other legals 12:10 with 11 of the 14 chapters Mel said the voter’s guide may need issues are in process: represented. All present were eligible a supplemental mailing. 1. A case of hotel non- to vote. Chapters not in attendance BikePAC has some office vacancies accommodation in Roseburg. were Northeast Portland, Salem, and that need to be filled. Legislative 2. The raid on the Gypsy Joker South Coast. director position is open and needs to Motorcycle Club Portland clubhouse. Pledge of allegiance was recited. be filled A.S.A.P. Please take this 3. A mass stop of the Gypsy Joker Reading of the minutes from the information back to your chapters and Motorcycle Club by police in Keiser. September 11, 2004: Motion made let them know. Other positions are: The N.C.O.M. region 1 meeting by Al Sims, seconded by Kurt Speas development officer–this is to help set and seminar is being held at the La to adopt the minutes as printed in the guides and raise funds. Quinta Inn at 32124 25th Ave. South; news magazine. Motion carried. This may be Ken Ray’s last year as Federal Way, Washington on Saturday Coordinators comments: Joe executive director. October 23. The conference is free and couldn’t make it today. The secretary/treasurer position is will be an excellent source for info on Guests and first time attendees: Jim open as Mel plans to lobby and as an the U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act and from Josephine County and Gary, the officer of BikePAC you can’t do that. pending gang legislation. new Hub City coordinator. They are working on the accident Confederation of Clubs representa- Correspondence: None noted. report. tive II: Michael Schneider said Ted Papa Joe was killed last year and Mel said it all. * * * Officers Reports * * * is trying to get all that information for Education director: Geoff White Legislative director: Rick Maish vehicular manslaughter. If you have not here, excused. thanked all those for allowing him to more of the details on that [crash] or Education director II: Nora Rohde attend the Meeting of the Minds. Rick any of these types of [crashes], send said she attended the O.D.O.T. reported he had a great time and he the information to Sam Hochberg. conference for the fourth year and we has a written report in the packet on BikePAC has a new web page editor- didn’t have a display because of the conference. Rick said it was jay. controversy over our tape. interesting to see M.S.F. Tim Buche There are two copies of the voters Team Oregon had a class there and in the hot seat. He held up under fire. guide in your packets. did a great job. They changed their I.N.B. radio was there live for the Rick is updating Brian and Theresa’s curriculum. conference. You can hear key events history and need dates of all chapters There is information on D.U.I.I., at M.R.F. site. conception. seat belt laws and other issues in the November 2 is voting day. October Confederation of Clubs representa- back that Nora brought back with her. 15-19 ballots will be sent out. The tive: Ed Vaughan excused. Ted read Much was the same as last year. They voters guide didn’t make it in the his report. are working on younger kids, getting newsletter. Wayne Schumacher is “My apologizes for not being at the information to them. Stop lights that working on legislation for the new meeting, but work has got in the way don’t change can be adjusted by the session. Brain wants information on for this weekend. The motorcycle city official. There is also information people who have been in accidents confiscated by the Eugene police in in the back on the 20 mile per hour and nothing was taken care of due to February of 2002 is still in police kid zone speed limit. biker discrimination. custody but is to be returned. They talked about the blowing November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 19 machine (breathalyzer machine) that On 25 September, several members Roseburg and November 21 for if you don’t blow you will get your of Hub City (including crusty ol’ Portland. license suspended and if you do blow editor) went though a Team Oregon State run coordinator II: Michelle it you’ll get suspended. The A.C.L.U. experienced rider course at Linn- FitzHenry not present, excused. web site has a breathalyzer cheat card Benton College. It was a humbling Treasurer: Ted Tracy reported he that has all the information as to what experience of personal growth and didn’t get the bank statement. He said the codes mean. improvement. (c.o.e. also realized that last month we had $37,595 in the Mel said he talked to an O.D.O.T. his rear brake pedal position needed money market which he hasn’t taken safety person and asked them about massive adjustment.) No matter how any money out of for this month. We presenting our program. He is going long you’ve been riding, you can had $11,687 in the checking less the to look into it. benefit from taking rider classes. It’s $5,000 check to M.R.F. and he used Membership secretary: Jill Tracy the cheapest reassurance you can buy the credit card for the St. Louis was not present but was excused. Ted because it makes you a better, more expenses. Jill was able to get our rooms gave her report. We are 300 above last aware rider who can avoid crashing for Thursday night at the same rate as year. Southern Oregon members will be when others aren’t doing their share they were giving us for the weekend. transferred to Indian Creek unless they of driving. They were going to charge us full rate specify elsewhere. Most of the chapters Don’t just suggest that people who for Thursday night. The special rate are still growing and we’re at 2,422 haven’t ridden a bike in awhile take a was suppose to be Friday through the total members. refresher rider course - demand it! weekend, so that saved us some Newsmagazine editor: Rot Path had Drag them kicking and screaming to money. Ted only used the credit card to work. Charlie read his e-mail: the class if necessary. Remind them to buy our dinner one night and “I want to thank everyone for that swallowing a little pride is better according to what our per diem rate sending in their reports in a timely than trying to swallow around a is, we actually spent less. Ted said we manner. I’m going to be very pushed feeding tube.” need to raise some money at the for time this month so *any* reports Products: Michelle Hobbs–excused. upcoming swap meets as we have to or fliers not received by Wednesday, Public relations: Melinda pay out $12,000 to the lobbyist 13 October will not appear in the McCrossen was not here, excused. January 1st. November newsmagazine. State run coordinator (Fossil): State auditor: Nancy Curran – In addition to three minor errors in Duane Calkins – The first run meeting excused. Ted read Nancy’s report and the October newsmagazine, I totally was attended by Duane and Steve noted that North Coast and South overlooked processing and printing Baton. The next meeting will be the Coast are on probation. Nancy said the the BikePAC voter’s guide. I’m going last Wednesday of the month at 5:30 meeting is so early in the month that to put it promptly in the November p.m. at Duane’s house. Chapters need several chapters don’t have bank issue and try to get it out several days to get their run dates in. He will have statements yet. Everyone is reporting before the election, though it may be to meet with A.M.A. to correlate dates (in a fashion) except Southern Oregon. too late to do any good. (Another with them. They are slated for revocation of their reason for not putting up with late Swap meet coordinator: Stephan charter. We still have a lot of training reports - the rag is going to the printer Baton – Swap meets are on schedule. to do, but it’s certainly better than it on the 19th.) Flyers had the wrong phone number was last year at this time, which is If BikePAC submitted a check to pay for Cindy on them. It was her old progress. Nancy will be at the for the voter guide, I suggest we return number. Steve has corrected them and planning session. their money. I’ve already contacted taken some to Newport, Josephine Ken Ray about the oversight and and Roseburg so they could get them apologized for my negligence. out today. Other information will be (“Creeping senility” as Terry Sue Tyler brought up at the planning meeting. would say.) Swap meet dates are October 24 for ( continued on next page ) page 20 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. State Board Minutes ( continued from previous page ) everyone the planning session is next of the Oregon and M.S.F. fight. Brian week and officer nominations are in said I.N.B. radio documents the Historian: Iris Yeager reported that November. meeting and M.S.F. wanted to buy the she received a call from Charles Vice coordinator–east: Bob rights for that newscast, like maybe Brown who found a flyer from years Hadley–excused. something was said they didn’t want ago for the first Fall Bash Run in Sergeant at arms–north: Larry known. Lots of historic figures were Sweet Home. He was about to throw Brown – Need assistance at the swap there from M.R.F. M.S.F. seems to be it out and called Iris to see if she meet in November geared toward new riders not the would like it for her history book. Sergeant at arms–south: Doc more experienced riders. Charlie Iris said the O.D.O.T. conference Squires gave a follow-up on the thanked all for allowing her to attend was very helpful and she has a Arlington incident. It is not against Meeting of The Minds for the first complete O.D.O.T. conference report the law for the motel owner to time. She reported she was proud to submitted to the newsmagazine. discriminate against bikers but it is be a part of the Oregon team and we Team Oregon safety program part of against the law for them to use the are very fortunate to have such grass the conference noted motorcycle officers to discriminate against them. roots key people from Oregon crashes have decreased about 1%. Sergeant at arms–east: Keith representing us there such as Brian, Riders age has increased last few years. Odoms–excused. Theresa, and Ken Ray. Fatalities about 46 a year. Sanctioning officer: Ron VonSild Ken Ray couldn’t make it to the Causes: – Willamette Valley Casino Night flyer board meeting so Ted read his report. 1. Rider error = 80%. wasn’t given to Rot Path for the “The M.R.F. board convened at 2. Alcohol, drug use = 50%. newsmagazine in error. 9:30 on Wednesday the 22nd. After 3. Non-endorsed riders = 33 to November 6th is Biker Night in comments and routine business the 45%. Salem. Bring food or a toy to Jefferson election of several positions was It seems that both non- fire department. handled. Karen Bolin was reelected endorsement and alcohol could or Quartermaster: Steve Baton said to the presidency and made it clear would lead to rider error. Rider the revoked chapter has some that she will not serve any beyond this training is very important. So far A.B.A.T.E. equipment that had been two-year term. Chuc Coulter was 5,621 motorcyclists have been made by locals and donated to that reelected treasurer J.D. De trained this year. Team Oregon does chapter. He feels they should pass the Paolantonio, who had been the motorcycle training for the police. equipment on to the other chapter in interim communications person, was Motorcyclists are wise to use that area. elected. Miles France was elected to partnering as a support, help. Committee Reports membership. Jay Jackson was Team Oregon has been teaching the Meeting will be the last Wednesday reelected to rider education. Carol current basic rider training for 14 of the month 5:30 p.m. at Duane’s, Downs was reelected to events and years by the end of this year. 8238 NE 17th , Portland. Lynn Oldenburg was reelected to Web page editor: Mad Dog was products. Hardtail reported on not present. Unfinished Business meetings with the after market Vice coordinator–south: Tim 1. Oregon transportation safety community about the E.P.A. and Rohde said he subscribes to a couple conference, September 22-24. Nora talked about a meeting just completed of magazines. Tim read an article has already reported on this. with the E.P.A. Progress is being from Louisiana about their helmet 2. Meeting of the Minds - September made, although its slow. Hardtail said bill and how they put in an 24–25. Ed said we got to grill the that we actually have a dialogue amendment such as what we are F. B .I. and A.C.L.U. M.S.F. Tim established and good faith efforts are trying to do. He also read an article Buche and Team Oregon were on being made by the E.P.A. to address regarding the Hurt report and the another panel. It was surprising how concerns. There was much discussion T.E.A. bill. Tim also reminded many people on a national level knew about the state of rider education and November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 21 some of the states that are struggling. members are purged more quickly so at the Portland Swap Meet November The M.S.F.’s role in the state training newsletters and such will not get sent 21, 2004. For=3, Against=0, programs was discussed. Events are to them by accident. Abstentions=5, motion failed. being planned well in the future and Communications under JD have Motion made by Rick Maish, Meeting of the Minds (M.O.T.M.) is improved substantially. There are seconded by Ed Miller that being planned as far out as 2006. The quicker mailings with a more A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon pick up the cost treasurer’s report by Chuc was the dynamic web site and useful data of mailing the BikePAC voter shortest I’ve ever seen on the M.R.F. being integrated in to the web site in information sheet in place of not board. Chuc has done a great job of officer only areas so that multiple having it in the state newsmagazine. getting a handle on not just databases are not kept. Teresa Cost would be postage and copying budgeting, but also the accounting of mentioned that she is looking to retire of 2,500 which would consist of four money. Financial categories are set up as the M.R.F. Reports editor and is pages. (The BikePAC motorcycle so money can be tracked in each area beginning to search for a replacement. voters information guide on and this allows a better handle on Officer activity was discussed mainly candidates was left out of the state expenses. Office expenses have been as in how it relates to D.C. visits by newsmagazine after being paid for by reduced due to cost reductions in S.M.R.O.s. Planning was discussed BikePAC.) For=5 Against=5, Larry phones and other items. Although and then committee assignments Brown made the deciding vote of Yes. revenue has not grown, the fiscal were handed out. After review the Motion passed. discipline has reversed a net loss that M.R.F. board meeting was Ted said the annual December had happened for several years. adjourned.” A.B.A.T.E. dinner is coming up and Marketing is continuing well with the 3. Planning session: October 16, Jill has offered to do the food again. new benefits receiving good support. 2004 9:00 a.m. at the V.F.W. hall in Please ask your chapter members how The roadside assistance in particular Cottage Grove. You are welcome to many will be attending and give the has been an early success. We come Friday night and spend the information to Ted or Jill so they have discussed the M.R.F. state rep night but all must leave after the a head count. programs to grow membership. The planning session Saturday afternoon. Announcements representative’s handbook is Willamette Valley will be providing a Charlie said she will be e-mailing completed and will be handed out at continental breakfast Saturday the agendas for the meetings to cut M.O.T.M. After some other minor morning and they will be providing down on printing expenses. Be sure reports we adjourned. Thursday lunch at noon. you print it out and bring it with you convened at 9:00 a.m. with a New Business to the board meeting. comprehensive legislative report by Motion made by Jordan Kelley, Next month is officer nominations. Jeff Hennie. All areas of legislative seconded by Duane Caulkins that Willamette Valley is holding their activity were discussed and strategy A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon donate $200 to poker run right now at Yukon Jack’s. considered. All discussions were also the Toy and Joy Program of Hillsboro, Next state board meeting: reported at M.O.T.M. so enough on to be presented at the Washington November 13, Junction City that here. M.R.F.P.A.C. is more County Toy Run November 20, 2004 Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. successful that ever. The B.O.T.W. if Washington County does the parking raised almost $2,500 for the P.A.C. and M.O.T.M. .P.A.C. was discussed. October’s Limerick Membership was discussed and the (the one that got cut off) new changes to the membership There was a young ghoul on one Halloween, policies were presented. Renewals are Who wondered why bike drinkers rode like fiends, being handled far more professionally He tossed back six Marys, with their renewal notices and a three- But found riding too scary, Now he rides without drinking in between. month grace period to renew. Expired © 2004 Rot Path page 22 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

Legislative Report Rick’s Ramblings On Stuff

BikePAC Meeting out between “Loner” and Christina to Rick Maish 02 October 2004 update achieve the changeover. legislative director Ken and Wayne will be getting [email protected] Attended the October BikePAC together to decide on whom will meeting. This is a recap of the some receive political donations for Library. Small chance their may be a of the high points. BikePAC. special meeting at an earlier time. Meeting was short on expected —————————————— Keep your ears open. turnout, but Mel, Iris, Ken, Brian, Some Important Items • Meeting of the Minds: (See my Pat, Jay, Wayne Schumacher and I BikePAC Needs From Us report elsewhere in this newsmagazine.) Had a great time, met were present. Meeting was kicked off • Need right-of-way violation some very dedicated “freedom with the normal house keeping stuff. incident/police reports, all detailed fighters”, and came away with some Treasury report: Shows $7,300 in information on any motorcycle great information. Thanks again for the general BikePAC fund and [crashes] that involved another vehicle political fund at $600+. Not much for and were not cited or prosecuted for letting me attend. a campaign/election year and then killing or hurting a rider. —————————————— going into a legislative year. • Brian needs News From Other States Membership is still holding around A.B.A.T.E./BikePAC members to South Dakota: Janklow story still 200. Sign-up, become a supporting very closely check their medical not finished. Janklow has filed an BikePAC member. insurance policy to see if riding a appeal, but instead of the supreme Main discussion was of course motorcycle will exclude them from court judges hearing the case, they around legislative issues and the insurance coverage if you have an dismissed themselves because Janklow campaign/election. Wayne and Ken [crash]. appointed them all. Now a group of are already working legislators, letting • Form a committed “rapid response circuit court judges will sit as the state them know what is coming and who team” to respond/be on-call for our supreme court when they consider will be carrying our bills this coming bills going into committee review. oral arguments on November 16 in legislative session. They are already Need to get bikers to capitol on those the appeal of the manslaughter talking getting the Bill Fact Sheets days on short notices, sometimes less conviction of Bill Janklow. together. It was agreed that we need than 24 hours notice. —————————————— to improve on information sharing • Need commitment from Judge Affirms Janklow Was and what we have to say “evidence A.B.A.T.E./all chapters to get people On Official State Business fact, bill fact sheets, set bill to capitol on all Biker Days and days At The Time Of The Crash descriptions”. Constituents all talk the when our bills will be reviewed or A Minneapolis judge Friday affirmed same and call the bills by their right voted on. If we cannot show support a federal magistrate’s ruling that name, plus all bikers/constituents for our own bills, then why should the former U.S. representative Bill working the legislators. legislators support them? Janklow was on official business when BikePAC web page: Jay “Loner” • First Biker Day will be Monday, he caused a crash that killed a Hadley has offered to take over the February 14th. Yeah, that’s Valentines Minnesota motorcyclist. If the ruling management of the BikePAC web Day. That will also be Oregon’s stands, U.S. taxpayers, not Janklow, page. Our thanks go out to Christina birthday. Should make for an would pay any civil damages in a who has managed it since its inception interesting day at the capital. wrongful death lawsuit filed by Randy and who is now swamped with other • Next BikePAC meeting will be Scott’s family. Attorney for the family work. Arrangements will be worked February 5th at the Salem Public wanted the case returned to Scott’s November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 23 home state of Minnesota so the family inches to the height allowed. What a privilege, not a right, to be on the could seek money from Janklow they got was instead of shoulder highway.” through punitive damages, which are height it is now six inches above the Sid Gauldin, a spokesperson for not allowed in federal court. Janklow shoulder. Not much of a change. South Carolina’s Department of Public asked to be covered under the federal They had tried to get it removed Safety, said helmet use might not be tort claims act, which protects federal completely, but C.H.P. would not go a factor in the state’s motorcycle employees from negligence claims for it. They believe the compromise fatalities. “It could be a factor, but when they’re on duty. will eliminate about 98% of the stops last week we had two motorcycle and tickets. fatalities in the state,” he said. “One ———————————— ——————————— was wearing a helmet and one California Backs Plan to Cut South Carolina Aiken County wasn’t.” Car Emissions A.B.A.T.E. still combats helmet laws Johnson: “At 70 mph, a helmet isn’t going to do much good anyway.’’ Wonder where that leaves by blocking the passage of any state Crosby of the A.A.A., also said motorcycles? law requiring helmets for riders near making the driving public more The plan would drastically reduce the top of its agenda. Yet the aware of motorcycles should be the emissions over the next 11 years by A.B.A.T.E. coordinator hardly goes priority, not new requirements for another 30%. This would phase in anywhere on his Suzuki Intruder riders. “The government seems to from 2009 to the 2016 model years, without wearing a helmet. think a helmet law is the silver bullet, with each automaker’s annual new “A.B.A.T.E. means different things that if you put helmets on them vehicle offerings required to meet the to different people,” said Johnson. they’ll never have another wreck. But new limits. “Everybody has this misconception you just have to look at Georgia and Proponents say the auto industry that A.B.A.T.E. is against helmets. We North Carolina to see that’s not true,” already has much of the technology are about freedom of choice. I choose Said Johnson. “I’m proud to live in a needed to comply with emission to wear my helmet.” state where I have a choice.” rules. South Carolina’s A.B.A.T.E. ———————————— chapters will rally at the state capitol in support of the current “choice law” Rick Maish Guilt by Arrest that in 1980 allowed riders to make a Oregon A.B.A.T.E. legislative Seems that California has another choice if over the age of 21. director twist, proposition 69, a ballot Dennis Welborn, A.B.A.T.E. [email protected] initiative that would allow seizure of legislative director, said that though D.N.A. samples from people arrested recent efforts to bring back the helmet but never even charged for crimes law have failed, “it’s basically a chronic such as shoplifting and writing bad thing - it never goes away. I don’t checks, and stores this sensitive data think a helmet law is going to solve in a vast criminal database maintained any problems,’’ Welborn said. “I by the justice department. think the problem in South Carolina Proposition 69 [is] called is the people here do not know how invasive, expensive, unnecessary by to drive.”’ the A.C.L.U. of northern California Welborn and his group say more ———————————— driver education courses, not helmets, California Modifies Its are the answer. Handle Bar Height Tom Crosby, of Carolinas A.A.A. Restriction said his organization has pushed for mandatory helmet laws because of the But they did not get the complete “financial price society pays”. “But it’s law removed. Instead, they added page 24 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 State Run Coordinator Report by Duane “Big Daddy” Calkins

Greetings to my fellow brotherhood,

Big Daddy Duane here. If you have Little Mama (Erin Smith) headed off Then on July 4th we had the been reading your newsmagazine with some trailer trash friends to the opportunity to go to a fun party up a faithfully you may have noticed that Spring Opener in North Idaho. few miles into Washington state called this report is the first in a few months. We met up with a few more friends the Perkins Ferry Party. Again another Now that summer has wound down along the way and had a good good time was had by all. and the seasons are changing I have a showing of bikers from Oregon. The next weekend included a state little more time to sit at the computer A.B.A.T.E. of North Idaho always puts board meeting and getting to see all and do this hunt and peck thing for on a great party. the longtime friends at Paco’s on the all the little letters that make up these We decided that we would take our little fork of the Nehalem River. There words. Not! No time at all. But I will own way home and went south by were games like twister and fireworks put a few lines down anyway. the way of Lewiston, Idaho and then and homemade root beer. I could possibly title this article as crossed over the border and through This always proves to be the closest How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Hell’s Canyon. This is the first time thing to a reunion that I know of. but then I would have to bore you that I had coursed over that land and A couple weeks later we pack the with all the juicy details of all the it is hard to believe that being a car and the Harley-Davidson and different motorcycle runs that I homegrown mountain man from headed off for Southeast Chapter’s, attended this riding season. So I will Oregon all my life, I have never been Run 21. All the great music and good just name off a few of the great parties through that canyon before. It truly times were enjoyed. I had the opportunity to attend. was an awesome display of mother After Fossil Campout 2004 and with nature. And I thank God for his one day in between, Big Daddy, and creations. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 25 page 26 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

( It shoulda been in last month’s issue – blame the crusty ol’ editor )

BikePAC of Oregon, Inc. Voter Information Guide for the General Election November 2, 2004

(I) = imcumbent (P) = prior legislator running again © = current legislator running for new seat |phone number |BikePAC Race |Name |party | for info | Grade |Additional info ======US Senate Ron Wyden (I) D F Al King R 541 892-7105 B Pro freedom candidate Congress 1st Dist. Goli Ameri R 503 624 2004 B David Wu (I) D C Congress 2nd Dist. Greg Walden (I) R 202 225-6730 A Long time friend John McColgan D 541 512-2005 B Congress 3rd Dist. Tami Mars R C Earl Blumenauer (I) D F Congress 4th Dist. Peter DeFazio (I) D 541 679 6814 A Member transportation committee Jim Feldkamp R 541 607-6614 B Pro freedom candidate Sec. State Betsy Close © R 541 926-5418 A Bill Bradbury (I) D 503 698 8334 B Treasurer Jeff Caton R 503 546-8076 B Motorcyclist Randall Edwards (I) D D Attorney General Hardy Myers (I) D C Paul Connely R C State Senate 1 Jeff Kruse © R 541 580-3276 A Helmet bill sponsor Bruce Kronk D ?? State Senate 2 Jason Atkinson (I) R 541 955-0911 A Always votes with us State Senate 3 Alan Bates © D F Vocal oppositon. Kitzhaber buddy Jim Wright R C State Senate 4 Floyd Prozanski © D F Norm Thomas R B State Senate 5 Joanne Verger © D 541 267-7611 A Supporter in the past Al Pearn R C State Senate 9 Roger Beyer (I) R 503 829-8646 A Supporter. No opponent State Senate 12 Gary George (I) R 503 538 4122 A Solid Supporter Hank Franzoni D ?? State Senate 14 Ryan Deckart (I) D D Not supportive in past Jay Ohmdahl R 503 469-9889 B Pro freedom candidate State Senate 18 Ginny Burdick (I) D D John Wight R ?? November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 27

BikePAC Voter Information Guide for the General Election (continued)

|phone number |BikePAC Race |Name |party | for info | Grade |Additional info ======State Senate 21 Kate Brown (I) D C State Senate 22 Margaret Carter (I) D D State Senate 23 Avel Gordly (I) D F State Senate 25 Ron Sunseri (P) R 503 661 0800 A Solid BikePAC friend Lorrie Monnes Anderson © D F State Senate 27 Ben Westlund (I) R 541 383-4444 A Solid BikePAC friend State Senate 28 Ross Carroll D ?? Doug Whitsett R ?? State Senate 29 David Nelson (I) R D State Senate 30 Ted Ferrioli (I) R 541 575-2711 A Solid BikePAC friend State Rep 1 Wayne Krieger (I) R 541 247-7990 A Solid supporter Charles Hochberg D ?? State Rep 2 Linda Mongkeya D ?? Susan Morgan (I) R 541 784-3503 A Good BikePAC friend State Rep 3 Gordon Anderson (I) R 541 476-3059 A Solid BikePAC supporter Kevin Marr D ?? State Rep 4 Dennis Richardson (I) R 541 664-6622 A Solid BikePAC supporter Richard Koopmans D ?? Free Fender Snicker

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A.M.A. is hosting a Washington, extending lemon law protection to started riding. D.C., seminar for motorcyclists who motorcycles. The A.M.A. and riders are also want to learn how to influence The A.M.A. and A.B.A.T.E. of questioning whether Jamaica governmental decisions, whether in Pennsylvania believe that motorcycle selectmen acted properly in passing a congress or their local councils. owners should have the same benefits law banning travel by motorized The seminar is March 6-9, 2005 at of lemon law protection that are vehicles from class IV roads, which the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, extended to automobile owners. are dirt roads, unless a permit is DC. Participants will meet and learn Motorcyclists are encouraged to obtained from the select board. from the A.M.A.’s Washington staff, contact members of the senate ————————————— as well as other political experts. In appropriations committee and ask The A.M.A. board of directors has addition to learning about state and them to reconsider voting in favor of awarded the Motorcycling Advocate federal issues facing motorcyclists SB216. Award to Clark L. Collins for his years today, participants will get tips on —————————————— of leadership in maintaining access to building relationships with The Vermont attorney general is off-road riding areas and his role in government agency officials and investigating actions taken in Vermont founding the Blue Ribbon Coalition. lobbying elected officials. that stopped a dual-sport ride before Collins was presented the award by Participants will also prepare to it even started. Nick Haris, A.M.A. western states meet face-to-face with members of Cindy Maguire, chief of the representative and Dal Smilie, A.M.A. their congressional delegation. But criminal division of the Vermont board of directors vice chairman. the seminar isn’t all work; there will Office of the Attorney General, told Collins served as Idaho Trail be a welcome reception, as well as a the Rutland (Vermont) Herald Machine Association president several luncheon and a banquet over the newspaper that her department is times and became more active course of the seminar. reviewing complaints from riders politically when restrictions began The seminar registration fee is $75. about actions taken in Windham shutting off-road riders out of public The registration deadline is February County that blocked the ride. lands in Idaho in the 1980s. 11. The A.M.A. and outraged Collins realized that the fight was A.M.A. membership is required. For motorcyclists sent letters to the larger than one state. In 1987, he more information or to register, Vermont state attorney general and the incorporated the Blue Ribbon contact Sharon Titus at Windham County sheriff demanding Coalition, which reached out to other 1-(614)-856-1900, ext. 1252 or by to know why the Sheriff’s Department users of public lands and now e-mail at [email protected] intimidated riders and shut down the represents several hundred member —————————————— 5th annual A.M.A./New England Trail organizations. The Pennsylvania senate Rider Association-sanctioned Red Fox Collins is the fourth person to appropriations committee recently Turkey Run set for August 8, which receive the Motorcycling Advocate pulled SB216, introduced by senator was organized by the Pathfinders Award, which was created by the Greenleaf. This bill would have Motorcycle Club. A.M.A. board of directors to expanded the state’s automobile Before the approximately 300 riders recognize individuals and lemon law to include motorcycles. could head off on the ride that organizations fighting for the rights The bill was withdrawn after several morning, officers from the Windham of motorcyclists. members of the committee were county sheriff’s department showed ————————————— contacted by Pennsylvania motorcycle up in force at the staging area and told Australia’s Motorcycle Council of dealers voicing objections to riders they would be arrested if they New South Wales has expressed November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 29

outrage at the Road Traffic Authority’s ————————————— Besides burning thousands of acres, (R.T.A.) “neglect” of motorcycle riders North Carolina’s BikePAC the fire destroyed one home. in its planned cashless tollways, saying announced a “Meet the Legislators The Forest Service is required by law the R.T.A. has “not considered Day” on opening day of the legislative to try to recover costs of fighting motorcycle riders in their plans”. session in Raleigh to be held on forest fires. The state Department of Sydney’s cross city tunnel is about January 26, 2005. The event will be Natural Resources has paid about one- to switch to an automated electronic- hosted by North Carolina BikePAC third of the total $14.9 million it took tag only and no other technology is and cosponsored by Dixie Rider to extinguish the blaze. (Associated being offered to motorcycle riders. National Motorcycle News and Full Press) According to the Motorcycle Council Throttle Magazine of North Carolina. ————————————— the standard e-tag devices are The idea is to help the motorcyclists The U.S. house of representatives unsuitable for motorcycle riders. of North Carolina make the biggest has passed HR 4571, the Lawsuit (ZDNet Australia) impression possible on the legislators Abuse Reduction act (L.A.R.A.). H.R. ————————————— of the Tar Heel state. 4571 would restore mandatory The U.S. house of representatives Among the other interesting sanctions for filing frivolous lawsuits passed HR 3247, the Trail activities, BikePAC will be cooking a in violation of Role 11 of the Federal Responsibility and Accountability for pig on the back lawn of the legislative Rules of Civil Procedure, requiring the Improvement of Lands (T.R.A.I.L.) building for the representatives and monetary sanctions against any party act of 2003. T.R.A.I.L. is designed to senators. making a frivolous claim, including provide consistent enforcement BikePAC has an ambitious attorneys’ fees. It would also allow authority to the Bureau of Land legislative agenda for this session Rule 11’s provisions preventing Management, the National Park including introduction of helmet frivolous lawsuits to apply to state Service, the United States Fish and choice for adults, increasing penalties cases in which a state judge finds the Wildlife Service, and the Forest Service for drivers who kill and maim other case affects interstate commerce by to respond to violations of regulations road users (based on the A.M.A. threatening jobs and economic losses regarding the management, use, and Justice For All), and other items of to other states. protection of public lands under the specific interest to all motorcyclists. jurisdiction of these agencies, and For further information contact provides for consistent enforcement Sam Nobles, state legislative director, and penalties on federal lands. C.B.A./A.B.A.T.E. of North Carolina T.R.A.I.L. is a coalition effort of and lobbyist for BikePAC at 1-(910)- Americans for Responsible Recreational 840-2277. The American Motorcyclist Associa- Access (A.R.R.A.), American ————————————— tion is a 270,000-member nonprofit or- Motorcyclist Association (A.M.A.), ganization. The U.S. Forest Service said it plans Established in 1924, the Motorcycle Industry Council (M.I.C.), to bill a teenager about $10 million Association’s purpose is to pursue, American Council of Snowmobile to pay the costs of fighting a 16,000- protect and promote the interests of Associations, United Four Wheel Drive, motorcyclists, while serving the needs acre wildfire. of its members. National Marine Manufacturers Ryan Unger, 18, was cited last For more information, visit the AMA Association, and the American month for operating an off-road website at: Recreation Coalition designed as an vehicle without a spark arrester, www.AMADirectlink.com alternative to a bill that discriminated which officials believe started the against the motorized community. August blaze in central Washington. page 30 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 Motorcycle Riders Foundation M.S.F. Delivers Response to Questions from the Meeting Of The Minds Panel

During the Future of Rider Saturday in St. Louis. As promised, expand training opportunities for Education seminar at Meeting of the here are M.S.F.’s responses to the two Georgia consumers, Minds a question from the floor was questions that needed further M.S.F. began working with posed to panelist Tim Buche, clarification. Thank you in advance for government officials in Georgia to president Motorcycle Safety communicating these responses in address capacity concerns. Foundation. The question centered their entirety to M.R.F. members. Unfortunately, efforts to increase around M.S.F. lobbying activities in It is absolutely, categorically false training capacity in Georgia were Georgia, and M.S.F.’s involvement in that M.S.F. lobbied to eliminate state seriously impeded because the demise of rider education funding funding for the Georgia Motorcycle independent programs were not in Georgia. Safety Program - or any other state allowed to operate effectively, if at all, Mr. Buche was not prepared to program. In fact, the M.S.F. has a in Georgia. respond at the time, and asked to strong history of helping to protect or Repeated discussions over a long submit a written response by Tuesday, increase state funding for rider period of time with the state September 28th. He further asked education programs. coordinator in an attempt to address that the M.R.F. release his response During the last two years M.S.F. has these concerns did not result in to M.O.T.M.s attendees and M.R.F. helped Michigan and Utah protect improvement. members. The official M.S.F. state funding for rider education. Over the past two years, response is posted below. Additionally, for many years we have M.S.F. has met several times with This response is not an official helped Massachusetts and South Georgia officials to discuss these M.R.F. endorsement, nor does it Carolina secure legislative capacity issues. During one of our reflect the M.R.F. position on this appropriations for their rider meetings, a state legislator discussed matter. education programs. the fact that governor Perdue was When the South Carolina exploring the privatization of a Karen Bolin appropriation was vetoed in 2003, number of state government services. M.R.F. president M.S.F. intended to work to override The governor had asked him to ————————————— the veto, but was told by program explore the possibility and options for September 28, 2004 principals that an override was privatization of the motorcycle rider (via e-mail) unnecessary. Therefore, without education program. support from those involved with the In response to his request, we Ms. Karen Bolin program, provided information on the President, M.S.F. did not pursue a veto override framework for privatization as it is Motorcycle Riders Foundation to restore the appropriation. utilized in several other states. At no In 2002, in response to a growing time did we promote, advocate for, or number of complaints from potential pursue complete privatization of rider Dear Karen: students about the unavailability of education in Georgia or the rider education courses in Georgia, elimination of state funding. In fact, On behalf of the Motorcycle Safety from rider coaches regarding their it was made clear at all our meetings Foundation, thank you for inviting inability to teach courses, as well as that our desire was to work with the me to participate on the Future of M.S.F. member companies’ increasing existing state coordinator, within the Rider Training panel this past frustration with the inability to framework of the existing Georgia November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 31

State Motorcycle Program to increase senator Murkowski’s staff: Mike was evaluating the proposed change, the ability for more riders and Pearlstein and Kathy Van Kleeck, of the senate passed T.E.A.-21 prospective riders to participate in the M.S.F.’s government relations staff, reauthorization without the G.M.S.P. met with Bill Woolf of senator Murkowski amendment and action As a result of our work in Georgia, Murkowski’s staff and two other shifted to the house. M.S.F. supports the G.M.S.P. has formed a working congressional staff members prior to the motorcycle safety provisions group comprised of those within the the December 10 meeting. They did contained in the house version. rider education and training not meet in person with him Karen, please let me know if you community to address mutual following the meeting, but Mike have any questions, and thank you concerns and we are confident that Pearlstein followed up with him by again for the opportunity to provide the G.M.S.P. will continue as an even phone. During that phone the M.S.F.’s responses to these stronger state program. discussion, Mr. Woolf read him a questions. Regarding proposed change to the Murkowski M.S.F. communication with amendment language. While M.S.F. Best regards,

M.R.F. -- Who We Are Motorcycle Riders Foundation The Motorcycle Riders Foundation, PO BOX 1808 Tim Buche incorporated in 1987, is a membership Washington, DC 20013-1808 president based national motorcyclists’ rights organization headquartered in Voice: (202)-546-0983 Motorcycle Safety Foundation Washington D.C. The MRF is involved Fax: (202)-546-0986 in federal and state legislation and E-Mail: [email protected] regulations, motorcycling safety website: http://www.mrf.org education, training, licensing and public awareness. The MRF provides national membership information: members and state motorcyclists’ (800)-MRF-JOIN rights organizations with direction and http://www.mrf.org/join.php information to protect motorcyclists’ rights and motorcycling. The MRF To join locally or for more sponsors annual regional and national information call Ted Tracy: educational seminars for motorcyclists’ 1-(877)-55A-BATE rights activists and publishes a bi- from Portland: monthly newsletter, THE MRF (503)-615-3101 REPORTS. page 32 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

N.C.O.M. COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS Compiled and Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition Of Motorcyclists Helmet Law Proposed In Chicago

Motorcyclists would be required to to ‘do something’ about motorcycle industry consultant who regularly wear helmets when they ride through safety,” said A.B.A.T.E. spokesperson calls 60 dealers a week and says all the “Windy City” if local politicians Cheryl Pearre. “However, we find it are running 10 percent to 50 percent get their way. A citywide helmet law unfortunate that the council has ahead of last year in sales. “It just took has been proposed by alderman chosen to antagonize the state’s many off like a flying goose,” he told the Edward Burke to combat a rise in thousands of responsible riders with Associated Press in a recent interview. fatal motorcycle accidents, and mayor this proposed ordinance. Excessive “I’ve been in the business all my life Richard Daley is backing the measure speed, reckless driving, and alcohol and I keep as close as I can to it,” but wants to extend the requirement all factored into the incidents leading Wyckoff said. “It’s a phenomenon I to include bicycle riders and skaters. up to this proposed ordinance. don’t really understand. It’s just A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois has cautioned A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois believes strongly amazing.” the Chicago city council to think that education and vigorous According to the Motorcycle twice about enacting a helmet law enforcement of existing traffic laws Industry Council, a not-for-profit within its city limits, citing a 1999 speaks more directly to the problem national trade association based in law that states; “No unit of local of irresponsible ridership than does a California, sales of new motorcycles government, including a home-rule helmet law.” rose 6.4 percent to 996,000 in 2003. unit, may enact any ordinance “In 1999, the general assembly saw Overall, the association’s latest requiring motorcycle users to wear the wisdom in preempting local estimates show the industry protective head gear.” jurisdiction over helmet use,” generating more than $20 billion in Alderman Burke said that if continued Pearre. “If the Chicago city consumer sales and services, including Chicago can mandate that bicycle council ignores the preemption around $7.5 billion in retail sales of messengers wear helmets and bright- statute and passes a local helmet use new motorcycles. colored safety vests, then the city can ordinance, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois will “This is a generation that refuses use its sweeping home-rule authority employ the legal and legislative means to age. That’s at the core of this. ‘I’m to mandate that motorcycle riders necessary to ensure that state law is not an old man or woman and here’s wear helmets. enforced, and that the rights of the proof,’” said Chick Hancock, a Mayor Daley stated that the city responsible motorcyclists are Harley-Davidson dealer in should do what the state legislature preserved.” Albuquerque, New Mexico, who has failed to do, and that it should ————————————— initially feared an oversupply when not only be a law for motorcycle Motorcycle Sales Roaring Harley announced it would increase riders to wear a helmet, but that a Along production 8 percent this year. “Even helmet requirement should be put in The U.S. motorcycle industry, with horrendous weather in the east, insurance policies. “You should not spurred by the impressive success of things are looking good.” get an insurance policy unless you Harley-Davidson, has grown steadily Even for motorcycles that haven’t have it,” Daley said. “How do you in each of the last 11 years, according been ridden in a while, the resale value get insurance to ride a motorcycle to the Motorcycle Industry Council. is going up in the used-bike market, without a helmet?” This year, it’s booming. “Sales are at according to Frank Wal, who works “We understand that recent tragic an all-time-record high, all brands, all at trade shows for B.M.W. “People are events are spurring the city council styles,” said John Wyckoff, a longtime looking for cheap transportation, fuel November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 33 economy, that type of thing. 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From The . . . GUNNY’S SACK

Here it is, for me the best time of Wabasha, Minnesota: Can a Honda the year, time to consider the turkey 1000 travel 200 miles per hour? or not wear when riding a motorcycle. we’ll be eating soon. I find myself This story was on the wire services A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona says because of remembering some of the recently – we carried it in the Sack, too: these restrictions the M.S.F. tape will be Thanksgivings in my own past. Like A man living in Minnesota reported that dropped from the curriculum. M.S.F. is an airplane pilot and cop says he clocked my own Thanksgiving in Korea, in the trying to force their versions of safety a man on a Honda 1000 traveling over training across the country. They want a early fifties. I was colder than I’ve ever 200 miles a hour. What? Sounds like a been in my life. We got a turkey monopoly, and the biker community has cop looking for his 15 minutes of fame. tended to resist that sort of high- dinner up on the front lines, and what Ask any A.M.A. pit crew member and handedness. a treat that was. There were some he will tell you it would cost over $60,000 Nashville, Tennessee: Got word that others in the service that were to build a superbike that could travel that the 2005 N.C.O.M. conference is gonna memorable to me too. Thinking back fast. Those kinds of speeds are expensive be here! A little country-western will do on that, it reminds me how very and most of us don’t have money in that us good. I know my boss Sam is gonna fortunate we are to live in this country. quantity. I’m told that 150 mph is max want to ride down the road to Memphis We have the freedom to vote and for most bikes. The cops should take the afterwards, to get another bellyful of the choose those who will lead us and if time to at least do a little research. blues, Memphis-style. All that lawyering The real kicker here is the kid riding we don’t like the job they do we can he does would give me the blues. If you the have a motorcycle-related legal question, vote them out of office and replace Honda is the son of a deputy sheriff! them with another choice. We as a you can always pop Sam an e-mail at: My oh my! Now, a modified Hyabusa can [email protected] , and he’ll sit up people are fortunate indeed. By the top 200, but the key word is modified. I to some godawful hours to answer ya! For time you are reading this, our election would believe 175, maybe, on a Honda any Sack questions or follow-ups, your will be history. 1000. Gunny is on-line, too, at The worldwide strife that we don’t Arizona: The Motorcycle Safety [email protected] have to experience personally is what Foundation (M.S.F.) has imposed Scottsdale, Arizona: Here is a good I think about. I’m just grateful we live restrictions on A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona’s thing for bikers, for a change. The in this part of the world. It’s a time motorcycle awareness program (M.A.P.) National Motorcycle Dealers Association for us to think and pray (if you do) taught in schools all over the state. During (N.M.D.A.), has signed a nationwide their 53-minute presentation of the for our troops in harm’s way. Every agreement to provide rental insurance M.A.P., an 8 minute M.S.F. Common for their dealer members. The coverage day is a day to pray for our troops. Yes, Road tape is shown. M.S.F. claims that I do have family in harm’s way. And includes liability and collision riders for they cannot show this videotape unless most large bikes. Whoopee! yes, I pray for their safety, the same as they also recommend the use of certain New York, New York: The sad news my people prayed for me when I was safety equipment and riding clothes! This from N.Y.C. is that “Indian Larry”, the out there. On the home front, though, includes D.O.T. helmets, wearing long well-known chopper builder, was killed life does go on. We still have issues, pants, and using eye protection, among when there was an incident during his and we have the tools to work with. other things. The M.S.F. also said that ride in a stunt show. The unfortunate We are charged with the responsibility A.B.A.T.E.’s failure to make these thing is he was not wearing a helmet at to use those tools to the best of our recommendations could “undercut the the time. His death was due to head ability. The voting will be finished message of the program.” injuries. I will say no more about whether when you read this and I hope you or not the lids are important safety A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona has replied, exercised that responsibility and equipment. I still think prudent people saying that the message of the M.A.P. is know what is best for them. voted. Your vote counts. about how motorists can safely share the Lincoln, Nebraska.: An amendment to Newsbits -N-Pieces road with motorcycles, not what to wear November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 35 this town’s noise abatement ordinance aged guys racing around.” He thinks we mission in life is to take care of those of would prohibit the use of straight pipes are prime candidates to be organ donors us who find ourselves in a legal jam, on bikes and it would be a violation to because we ride, not just old guys who whether we are on our bikes or not. These modify any pipes on bikes manufactured he thinks “race around.” In the same folks are all bikers and they live in our prior to 1982. breath he says he would like to ride, but world and experience the same crap we I’ve said it before folks, and I know not it’s too dangerous. This clown is a fool. do. They also network so they know how everyone agrees: Loud pipes don’t save What worries me is that people will to beat the insurance companies down lives, they just cause us trouble in the believe his crap and we will have another and make them cough up the money we community. I just don’t see any sense in issue to deal with. His e-mail address is: need to recoup our losses when we are paying large fines for noise when that [email protected]. You can bet hurt in accidents. There is also a criminal money could better be used to buy he heard from me. You might want to attorney available if we need one. With gasoline for my ride. Just a personal first noodle around the web site for his the patriot act and other stuff going on opinion of course, after over fifty years paper to read the original column. any one of us could find ourselves in that of riding. Cell Phones In Helmets: Ya had to see nasty spot. Get with the A.I.M. attorney Munich, Germany: At Intermot, the it comin’ around the bend, folks. Cops in your neighborhood by calling 1-(800)- largest motorcycle show in the world, the have long had the ability to use their 531-2424, or the new one, 1-(800)-On- new Evader is turning heads all over the radios. A-Bike, or go play on the internet with place. This electric scooter builder is Gold-Wingers have had helmet us, at http://www.On-A-Bike.com , or apparently right on track with their communications as long as I can reach the very same place at http:// machines. I’m given to understand these remember. It just seems logical to me that www.AIMNCOM.COM All easy to things are not only fast but economical sooner or later bikers would turn into the remember! as well. I’ll keep ya up to date with this “bluetooth folks” with cell phones critter, when I know some more. included in the ear equipment. Keep the round side on the bottom. New Delhi, India: Two wheeled Gypsy Rose, an online biker-columnist Gunny machines are selling almost as fast as they and news-disseminator, says this about Oregon’s can be put together here. Sales have risen it: “Here’s what’s on the horizon! A A.I.M. chief of staff. over 13% during the first five months of helmet with a cell phone set up in it! I this fiscal year. Step-throughs and mopeds shudder to think! We have enough are the largest sellers with nearly 75% of distractions~ this one is not good! Maybe all sales. Maybe a scooter business in India it will just be another way to thin the might be an idea. Huh! herd! Pfffft! Cell phones and driving/ Washington, D.C.: Meanwhile, back riding are my pet peeve! Just my two in this country senator Ben Nighthorse cents, Gypsy “ Campbell, our Harley-riding senator from The Gunny is uncommitted on this Colorado, addressed congress in one. I don’t like cell phones to begin with, traditional Cheyenne chieftain’s regalia, but they have become almost a necessity, to manage an appropriations bill. Ben at least in the business world. I also talk said it was more for convenience than occasionally on the CB radio when I’m THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS anything else. He had just come from riding. SERVICE speaking at the opening of the Native Motorola and helmet maker is brought to you by Aid to Injured American Heritage Museum and was short Momodesign will release this new gadget Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) of time to change. He had made very soon to the public and we’ll just find and the arrangements ahead of time. I would have out if the idea is a good one. Apparently National Coalition of Motorcyclists loved to been there and seen that. all the workings are hands off, so maybe (NCOM), Chicago, Illinois: This columnist from it will be okay! and is sponsored by the Law Offices the the Chicago Sun-Times, Neil —————————————— of Richard M. Lester. Steinberg, has decided motorcyclists These pearls of wisdom are sponsored For more information, call us at should all be organ donors. He thinks this by our Oregon A.I.M. attorney Sam 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE Visit us on our website at: is a good joke to tell his friends. He goes Hochberg, one of about sixty A.I.M. http://www.aimncom.com on to comment on the “dumpy middle attorneys around the country whose page 36 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

Salem Chapter Member Featured In Local Paper

Salem Chapter member Michelle FitzHenry was recently featured in the business section of the Itemizer Observer in Polk county. For several years she has been making and selling crab snares from home and on the internet. It’s always good to see our folks get press outside of this rag. (Unfortunately she wasn’t able to sneak any men- tion of A.B.A.T.E. or motorcycles into the interview.) November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 37 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Board Report by Ken Ray

The M.R.F. board convened at 9:30 better handle on expenses. Office dynamic web site and useful data on Wednesday the 22nd. expenses have been reduced due to being integrated in to the web site in After comments and routine cost reductions in phones and other officer only areas so that multiple business the election of several items. Although revenue has not databases are not kept. Teresa positions was handled. Karen Bolin grown, the fiscal discipline has mentioned that she is looking to retire was reelected to the presidency and reversed a net loss that had happened as the M.R.F. Reports editor and is made it clear that she will not serve for several years. beginning the search for a any beyond this two-year term. Chuc Marketing is continuing well with replacement. Coulter was reelected treasurer. JD the new member benefits receiving Office activity was discussed mainly De Paolantonio, who had been the good support. The roadside assistance as in how it relates to D.C. visits by interim communications person, was in particular has been an early success. S.M.R.O.s. elected. Miles France was elected to We discussed the M.R.F. state rep Planning was discussed and then membership. Jay Jackson was programs and discussed several committee assignments were handed reelected to rider education. Carol incentive programs to grow out. After review the M.R.F. board Downs was reelected to events and membership. The reps handbook is meeting was adjourned. Lynn Oldenburg was reelected to completed and will be handed out at products. M.O.T.M. Board report submitted by Ken Ray Hardtail reported on meetings with After some other minor reports we to A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon board the after market community about adjourned. members. the E.P.A. and talked about a meeting Thursday convened at 9:00 am state representative, Oregon just completed with the E.P.A. with a comprehensive legislative state rep member to the M.R.F. Progress is being made, although it is report by Jeff Hennie. All areas of board slow. Hardtail said that we actually legislative activity were discussed and have a dialogue established and good strategy considered. All discussions faith efforts are being made by the were also reported at M.O.T.M. so E.P.A. to address concerns. enough on that here. There was much discussion about M.R.F.P.A.C. is more successful the state of rider education training then ever. The B.O.T.W. raised almost and some of the states that are $2,500 for the P.A.C. and M.O.T.M. struggling. The M.S.F.’s role in state P.A.C. fundraiser was discussed. training programs was discussed. Membership was discussed and the Events are being planned well in the new changes to the membership future and Meeting of the Minds is policies were presented. Renewals are being planned as far out as 2006. being handled far more professionally The treasurer’s report by Chuc was with their renewal notices and a three- the shortest I have ever seen on the month grace period to renew. Expired M.R.F. board. Chuc has done a great members are purged more quickly so job of getting a handle on not just newsletters and such will not get sent the budgeting, but also the to them by accident. accounting of money. Financial Communications under JD have categories are set up so money can be improved substantially. There are tracked in each area and this allows a quicker mailings with a more page 38 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

North Coast a real shame because he was etting ( continued from page 9 ) really good at flying his sidecar in Follow-up on Pacific County’s wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. Be right and left turns.) His family, (Washington A.B.A.T.E.) Fall Run in safe out there when traveling for the friends, and coworkers have been October. While the weather wasn’t the holidays. through an emotional wringer that greatest, everyone had a good time. That’s about it until next month. has brought us all closer to him. About 50 bikes (11 from our chapter) All the best from the North Coast. Nothing throws priorities into sharp made the run. This is a great 250 mile Don’t lose sight of the fight for the perspective like almost losing run that starts in Naselle, freedom of the road. someone close to you. Washington, runs along the Every one of us has the power. Having someone known to me Columbia River to Castle Rock and Seize it. injured on a bike made the first few proceeds north/northwest and ends Make a difference. rides after John’s crash difficult. There at Tim’s Chester Tavern in South Bend. Get involved. was an increased awareness of the risk Look for information on this run next Exercise your rights. involved in riding that is normally year. It’s a great opportunity to see the suppressed. It took a bit of courage beautiful scenery in southwest to get on the bike at times. (It will Washington. Many thanks to our Keep the rubber side down !!! take John even more, if his wife and friends from Pacific County daughter let him.) The upside is that A.B.A.T.E. for putting on the fun run. Al Jaques it made me an even more careful, Look for you next year. (503)-325-2823 aware rider. Don’t forget about the upcoming [email protected] I look forward to John’s return A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon’s swap meet at because we understand each other’s the armory in Portland this month crusty ol’ editor humor. He and I were the only ones on the 21st. The event always ( continued from next page ) at work who know what “main-stem- provides an opportunity to visit with On the very first day of October, step-walv” means. friends, shop for those items that have one of my coworkers, John Strauch, been on your wish list or not for some was severely injured in a motorcycle Yer crusty ol’ editor has been to a time, and maybe do a little Xmas crash while riding with a longtime fair number of memorial or funeral shopping. See ya there friend on highway 34. He was taken services during the course of his Don’t forget to exercise your voting to Corvallis, then Life-Flighted up to journeys around our sun. There is rights. Make your vote count. a Portland hospital intensive care unit always a sense at such times of things Get out the vote November 2nd !!! in serious condition. left unsaid to the person while they Just heard from chapter members From the description of his injuries were alive, wonderful things Tony White and Rachel Wynne they it was surprising that he survived the unknown about them that only seem just returned from the Lighthouse Run crash long enough to be hospitalized. to come out at such services. down in the Coos Bay area. They said He must have been in an incredible That experience has taught yer the run was great, lots people and amount of pain until the initial c.o.e. to take a step back when peeved good times on the run and at the Mill ambulance arrived. I realized that he or angry with someone and imagine Casino and Hotel where the event was must have a tremendous force of will what he would say in eulogy to the based. Highway 101 Harley-Davidson to have hung onto life under those person. That perspective often turns and local H.O.G. chapter also circumstances. I have a new sense of the situation on its head, minimizing sponsored this run. admiration for him. imagined slights and giving pause to Last but not least, the membership John continues to improve and it appreciate a person’s better points. of the looks like he will make a complete We need to appreciate each other North Coast Chapter wishes to recovery, though it’s going to be a two all we can while we can. extend to everyone our warmest or three month road back. (Which is – 30 – November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 39

From yer . . . % by Rot Path c.o.e. -- 34 (c.o.e.) Statistics. tinted goggles and telling ourselves that They are percentages used to everything is all right. It isn’t. But we successful trip safely we take a little ention, this one is support positions or drive home the need to take charge of how we use act.) .A.T.R.I.O.T. point of how bad something is. There statistics, especially on ourselves. We bit of warm pride with us that are two main problems with statistics: don’t have to accept reports and studies carries over into our daily lives, 1. They are often used without any as written or reported. Their results are whether we realize it of not. context to explain their significance. normally presented in a manner that Sometimes things can go a little 2. They are normally used in a directs people toward a desired action – too well for a little too long. Every negative context. where motorcyclists are concerned it is day somewhere on this planet In the first case, lazy writers and usually restrictive legislation. We can people are getting hurt or killed be a panel about the U.S.A.P speakers often attempt to bury readers/ turn negative statistics on their head and while riding bikes or trikes or hacks. will listeners in a barrage of eye-glazing use them to show why such meddling is But if they are unknown to us then

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numbers, either to confuse people into undesirable and unnecessary. they are nothing more than faceless (And there agreeing with them or because numbers or statistics. We the presenter just plain doesn’t How can oneness with the world empathize for them, their take the time to fully explain the around us be quantified? families and friends. significance of all those But when you or someone you www.orycon.org numbers and why people know is involved in a crash, it should be concerned into action. And statistics don’t tell the whole jolts you back to reality. The There is nothing more mind-numbing story. They are coldly calculated experience puts names and 2005 ortland! 05-07 November than be exposed to a stream of numbers that totally leave out the personalities with all those numbers. numbers that soon run together into human element, reasoned or emotional. insignificance. In order for people to Reading numbers that indicate the appreciate why the numbers are percentage and number of the ( continued on previous page ) important the presenter must take the population hurt or killed while yCon-26 is coming to P

Or a good introduction to the experience. time to use only the minimum motorcycling should cause the casual required statistics to make the desired reader/listener/non-rider to question Contacting yer crusty ol’ editor: point and then explain why those why anyone would want to ride a Phone: (503)-838-6893 (Polk numbers should be important to motorcycle. (If you’ve been riding for County) FAX: direct dial (503)-838-6893 people. any amount of time, you can answer that (If you hear the answering machine message, We in the motorcycling community one for yourself.) We continue to ride wait until it finishes, then press # 9 9 and are allowing statistics to portray us in because we get something out of the [SEND] on your FAX machine.) E-mail: [email protected] a negative light. For every percentage riding experience that is important to Mail: A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. indicating how many of us are hurt, us, something that mere numbers att. newsmagazine editor killed, hit by cars, wear helmets, cannot convey. P.O. box 4504 scratch ourselves while riding, etcetera Portland, Oregon 97208 Note: Photos and copy-ready artwork should there is an inverse number – how Too Close To Home be stiffened with cardboard to prevent folding, many of us weren’t hurt, weren’t killed, Riding a motorcycle can take a person spindling, or mutilating. Include a self- stamped addressed envelope if you want your weren’t hit by cars, don’t wear helmets, away from their mundane daily worries material returned. (Otherwise the c.o.e. has a don’t scratch ourselves while riding, into a world where it’s just them and woodstove and your unclaimed contributions may end up keeping his toes warm.) etcetera. the road. No other cares but them and This is not a case of wearing rose- the bike. Each time we complete a page 40 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 2004 RUN LISTINGS ( Boldface indicates state sanctioned A.B.A.T.E. events )

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So far, the Seattle Sounders donated concerned and caring individuals Balls Not Bombs jerseys and jackets. A tee-shirt offering their support in a variety of company donated 48 shirts. Several ways and this is all so very much This is from one of our [Democratic [A.B.A.T.E.] chapters have donated appreciated. Motorcycle] Caucus members serving money. Second of all, we learned first hand in Iraq. He is doing a great job. Check If anyone has stuff lying around or about the value of wearing a good this out and see if we can help. can donate money we could use it. helmet and leathers. Mine took quite —Dave Ganslein a beating from the crash. The helmet ————————————- Thanks for whatever you can help has quite a gash in it, and my jacket Hey, I am right in the middle of a with, proved to save me from any major project, road rash in spite of the bike being Rich totaled. I had a meeting with a city council [email protected] The third issue I’d like to address is member who is also a [sports] coach that this crash was entirely at a city south of my base. They are preventable. It was due to another trying to get the kids and adults to driver not respecting those of us on play basketball and volleyball. The Lori’s Letter bikes. The driver of the vehicle hope is they get another perception admitted to seeing me, but had grown of Americans. And [with them] We would like to thank all of those impatient sitting through two light changing perceptions of Americans who have offered such wonderful changes to cross traffic. He pulled instead of Al Jezerra, they get to see support following Lori’s crash on out in front of me anyway saying that what we are. (Basically, kicking balls August 5, 2004. he thought he had plenty of time and instead of making bombs!) For those who are not aware, Lori space to avoid hitting me. They want to create a field of was riding her 2001 Sportster when a Please watch out for other drivers!! players on a national level to compete young man pulled across traffic in They are not watching out for you!! at the Olympics in the future. I am front of her in his Ford Explorer — Thanks again to everyone-in trying to outfit them with sports the Explorer won!! I have been particular those involved with equipment, so any help is a small part recuperating at home following six A.B.A.T.E. Your friendship and of that. days in the hospital for a broken pelvis support will forever be appreciated. During my meeting with Achmed, along with numerous bumps and And yes, I hope to be back on a bike a local sports club coach, he listed bruises. This situation was again come spring of 2005!! things they need: compounded by a fall at home a month later while trying to maneuver Dave and Lori • Balls – basketball, volleyballs and the stairs with my crutches. Liberty Leathers soccer balls. First of all, let me say that we have Veneta, Oregon. • Volleyball nets. been overwhelmed by the support of • Used shoes, cleats, any size. the A.B.A.T.E. members and all of our • Cameras to take pictures of the contacts throughout the biking teams and the games. community. The cards, the phone • Anything you can help with. calls, e-mails, home visits, prepared meals, financial and emotional For $100 we can buy enough balls support through this process have for one team. made us even more aware of how For $100, we can get shirts for one fortunate we are to be among such team. caring and giving people. David has visitors almost daily at the shop from page 50 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 Meeting Of The Minds Member Reports Ted Tracy Brian Stoval I just returned from the 20th East, West, North and South This time, I left in rain and it lasted Meeting of the Minds with some Data: about a hundred miles. It stayed cold exciting news for Motorcycle Riders • 4,290 miles (2,095 going, to the Idaho border and then turned Foundation members. 2,195 returning) warm and beautiful for the rest of the All members are now eligible to • 95.3 gallons of gas at $2.04 day. I stayed in Burley and got a good purchase 24 hour roadside assistance per gallon average and 45 mpg; total start in the morning, only to hit packages at some great prices. = $198.25 strange whippy winds in Sweetser The basic package costs $19.95 per • 8 nights in motels at $41.39 Pass. These got worse until I got onto year. This covers one person on any average; total = $331.12 Wyoming. There the wind became motorcycle, including tow-behind • Total A.B.A.T.E. expense: steady from behind and to the right trailers. The basic package covers 24 $529.37 or 12.3 cents per mile (south). I got to speed up and get hour toll-free emergency roadside better mileage. I made it to Laramie assistance, 365 days per year. Towing Riding before dark. to the nearest qualified dealership is That’s what it is all about. Riding The next morning started nicely for covered, along with lock out or lost across the country always reminds me about 75 miles, then the plains side key assistance. They also provide fuel, of why there is an A.B.A.T.E. of wind began and gradually grew to oil, fluid and water delivery. Oregon and why I became a member. about 25 mph directly out of the The plus package covers all the I joined A.B.A.T.E. in 1976. I had south. Every plowed field I passed was above, and also provides a $500 never ridden more than 150 miles in a dust storm. I turned south to get reimbursable trip interruption a day. I crossed the country to Lake off the freeway and find the secondary coverage. Perry, Kansas in 1979, when I became I wanted, highway 36. No dust, same The deluxe package is the best deal state coordinator and was told, wind. Stayed in Norton, Kansas. The of all. This provides coverage for two “Here’s a hundred bucks. Go to the following day was windy, again, until people, two motorcycles, including meeting in Lake Perry.” I split the halfway across Missouri. I intended trailers, and two automobiles. Call money with two friends from my to stay in Hannibal, but when I got A.A.A. and see if they can beat this chapter and we all went. there, the Mark Twain tourist hype deal! Since then I have crossed the land got to me, so I kept riding on down All roadside assistance covered many times. Only two long trips were the Mississippi River. Awesome. I members are also eligible for for personal plans. The rest have been stayed in Louisiana, Missouri, and discounts at most major car rental for our political purposes. I have crossed the river to IL for dinner. The companies and at many motel chains. flown, too, but I prefer to ride just last morning, I cruised on down the If you aren’t an M.R.F. member, you because it gets me back in touch with mighty Mississippi to I-70, which should be! Call me and I can help why I do this. took me in to the conference hotel. you. Road miles give you time to think My daily mileages were: 529; 556; The Motorcycle Riders Foundation about a lot of stuff. Some of it is 408; 523 and 80. is working full time to defend the mindless, some practical to the I was in St. Louis for five days. rights of all motorcyclists across traveling. Other times I think about More about that later. America and in our nation’s capital. our A.B.A.T.E., BikePAC or M.R.F. Upon checking the weather And now they are working to keep activities and try to come up with channel for the return trip, I found you on the road! ideas to improve what I can do. rain predicted for almost the entire November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 51 west. I picked a route to go north Washington, but I gained another be. around the worst and through the hour there, and kept going. I ended The rider education panel certainly corner of the rainy weather. I left up in Waitsburg, Washington. For a was, though. The Motorcycle Safety about 11:00 Sunday morning and long time on this trip, I had been Foundation’s president, Tim Buche, went out of town, then north to running wearing my Shoei half helmet was there and looking smooth for the highway 36, again and back across because my hat wouldn’t stay on and public. He claimed the M.S.F. Missouri. This is a good road through my long hair (I still have a little) gets wouldn’t enter into a state without lots of beautiful farmland, so it was really tangled if I don’t control it. I consulting the S.M.R.O. When Ken quite pleasant. I turned north on I- had also had a big problem with Ray got to ask him a question, Ken 29, headed for Sioux Falls, South getting (dangerously) sleepy all the mentioned this claim and then said, Dakota and stayed at Mound City, time. In South Dakota I figured out “We’re still waiting for that call in Missouri. that it was the helmet pinching my Oregon.” Anyway, the entire In the morning, I moved north and forehead that made me sleepy. I took audience kept him dancing. turned to the west at Sioux Falls. it off and used the hood of my parka Funny thing, the M.S.F. called Soon, it clouded up and I went as a strap to hold the hat on and the I.N.B. radio (the internet broadcaster through that bit of weather. It was sleepies went away. So, now in that carries the about 150 drops of rain over couple Washington, I had to put the infernal M.O.T.M.) and tried to buy the of miles. Then, I came out from under contraption back on. I found an open rights to that presentation. Do you the clouds and had clear sailing the bike shop on the way through think they might have wanted to hide rest of the day until I stopped in Clarkston and borrowed a hammer. something? You can view any of this Murdo, South Dakota. I thought I After thoroughly beating the front for yourself by going to www.mrf.org was near the time zone change, so I and back of the liner, it now fits better and following the link to the looked it up in my atlas and the line and doesn’t make me sleepy. I’ve had I.N.B. archive. looked like it ran right through that helmet for over ten years and just Other presentations covered Murdo. I passed it the next morning now figured this out. My last day was updates on international politics and about a mile west of town, so I gained only a short hop to home. My daily our own federal issues. This included an hour there. I had frost on the bike mileages were: 351; 503; 595; 545 an in depth report on developments seat that morning and the next one and 200. with the E.P.A. issue. On the T.E.A. in Montana. Having gained an hour, The Conference legislation, there is a “dear colleague” I ran hard for a long mile day and The first two days were board letter (the Green/Boswell letter) that ended at dusk in Livingston, meeting. We got a lot of M.R.F. we need to ask our representatives to Montana, the northern gateway to business done and caught up on sign on to. The letter can be seen on Yellowstone and where the things in general with each other and the M.R.F. web site, along with Yellowstone River emerges from the all of the early arrivals. I began selling information about what to do. mountains. As I passed from South coins and kept on through Saturday We all had a great time at the Dakota through Wyoming and into night. My compatriot from Alaska, banquet and auction. Our check for Montana, I counted 383 antelope. Boyd McFail, sold the chocolate coins $5,000 was presented and we all spent The closest was a big buck in the ditch that I had produced for this year’s money in the auction. The “mystery who I had eye contact with at about event. That project didn’t make any meat” was pretty strange, but the 12 feet! money, so it probably won’t happen dessert was great. I sold a lot of silver Montana is a beautiful place, again. coins that night, along with lots of almost as nice as Oregon (but we have The general sessions were the most the bronze ones. nicer winters). I went over Lolo Pass significant for me. We saw a ------into Idaho, which is one of my U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act discussion favorite places to ride. I can’t describe between representative of the it; you need to go see for yourself. I A.C.L.U. and the F.B.I. This wasn’t ( reports continued on next page ) was gonna stay In Clarkston, as contentious as I thought it might page 52 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

Meeting Of The Minds I had the pleasure to meet or at least justice’s points of view. Check it out Member Reports listen to some of the leaders of biker for yourself. I did. Very interesting. ( continued from previous page ) activism, people from all walks of life, A.C.L.U. web site: but with one passion, liberty. Teresa, www.aclu.com Rick Maish Ken, and Brian were all there doing Department of justice web site: Wow, what a trip. their part. Ken did a couple sessions, http://www.usdoj.gov/ My first Meeting of the Minds Teresa worked with Mark on us new A.C.L.U.’s document, Seeking (M.O.T.M.) and hopefully not my attendees, and Brian he was Truth From Justice: last. I’m already looking foreword to everywhere selling the M.R.F. coins www.aclu.org/Files/ the next one that’s in North Little and promoting M.R.F. OpenFile.cfm?id=13098 Rock, Arkansas on September 22nd Yes, we even had a question and U.S. department of justice’s to the 25th, 2005. answer period on the rebuttal to A.C.L.U.’s myths of the I first want to thank A.B.A.T.E. for U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act, What U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act: allowing me to participate in this does it mean to bikers? I myself was www.lifeandliberty.gov/subs/ 20th annual M.R.F. hoping to get a little more into the u_myths.htm Meeting of the Minds. The 20th was nuts and bolts of it, like the pros and A.C.L.U.’s second rebuttal to U.S. held in the same city [as the first cons and what we needed to watch department of justice: Meeting of the Minds] 20 years ago. out for. However, it didn’t happen for www.aclu.org/Files/ This was the first place that the future me anyway. We had an F.B.I. agent OpenFile.cfm?id=13375 the M.R.F. met, Yeah they had their and a representative from the ————————————— first M.O.T.M. actually before the A.C.L.U. out of St Louis who ———— M.R.F. was actually established. answered the questions from the My first session was with Mark Just think about where we as biker group. The F.B.I. agent tried very hard Buchner and Teresa Hepker: First activists have come since the first to convince us that he was no Time Attendees. We got a taste of biker efforts to pull bikers together across different than any of us, that he too history, activism, and how the the country. wanted to be sure our rights were S.M.R.O.s, M.R.F., and the A.M.A. A.M.A. kicked it off back 1903. protected and not abused. I don’t all got their starts and how they all fit The New York motorcycle club for believe some of the group swallowed together. (F.A.M.) which later (1924) became that, but I do understand where he Saturday morning A.M.A. Why? Because they wanted was coming from. Harley-Davidson took care of the to register motorcycles as motor From the A.C.L.U. you would breakfast while the A.M.A. took care vehicles instead of bicycles. think that they were totally against of lunch. The Sons of Liberty A.B.A.T.E. got its start when states all of the U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act’s boycotted the breakfast in an attempt were passing helmet laws (1967) all language, but not so. They are only to make a point, saying Harley- across the country. It all started from concerned with certain parts of it. Davidson was in bed with the M.S.F. California with Lew Kimzey of I think M.R.F. present Karen Bolin and we shouldn’t be attending for that Easyriders magazine when they kind off wrapped it all up with “The reason. But alas, most attended the formed to protect the rights of bikers, U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act may not be breakfast anyway and it went great. October 1971, which later became a motorcyclist issue. I agree. But it is Thanks Harley-Davidson and A.M.A. A.B.A.T.E.. an American issue. Before we are We had a panel discussion on At the opening of this year’s bikers, we are Americans!” The Future of Rider Education. The M.O.T.M. they had Ian King of the They did however give us a couple panel was made up of Steve Garrets W.R.R.A. sing the national anthem web sites where there is an ongoing of Team Oregon, Jay Jackson M.R.F. and what a job he did. It brought debate/information on the board of directors, Ron Sheperd Idaho chills up my back and a lump in my U.S.A.P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act from the S.T.A.R. director, Vince Consiglio throat. A.C.L.U. and the department of director of Michigan A.B.A.T.E., and November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 53 of course the infamous Tim Buche, come. at the M.O.T.M. over the weekend. M.S.F. president. Tim Buche also made it very clear People like this are who helps make it I do need to give him credit though. that work. We had a lot of stories like that He maintained his businesslike cool M.S.F. was going to protect what and they can cause you to get a lump in spite of a lot of pointed questions they felt was theirs and if needed, take in your throat and a tear in your eye. and accusations! Teresa and Ken even appropriate actions against anyone There was a lot of that going on this nailed Buche with questions. Ken hit using what they believe to be M.S.F. weekend, in celebration of the 20th him with the biggy: Ken actually told copy righted materials. M.O.T.M. It was great to hear about Tim that he appreciated some of his If you want to hear the complete all these dedicated people. earlier comments and points. The Future of Rider Education, all The point I think Spud was making However, you (M.S.F.) have of the questions and comments are is that, no matter how small your threatened Team Oregon and the state on I.N.B.-radio. You can listen to effort might seem to you, the fact is of Oregon with possible legal actions much of the conference as well. you are making an effort and that is concerning our choice to develop our I.N.B.-radio at: what’s important. own riders education program. “My http://www.inbradio.com/M.R.F./ Sputnik: “Have I done that which questions is: how does that serve the M.O.T.M.2004/— I can do to the best of my ability? Hell motorcyclists of Oregon, by diverting Some of the data/numbers that no! But I’m still trying”. our attentions and funding away from were tossed around: Fatals are up We had a large number of special motorcycle safety and training issues 70%. 15% of motorcycles are moments. Such as the singing of our to dealing with legal actions?” unlicensed and they are about 45% national anthem by Ian King at the We had questions of all sorts: Why of all the motorcycle fatalities. Only start of the Friday morning session, aren’t motorcycle trainers allowed on 38% of the nation’s motorcyclists the Lexington honor guard’s the M.S.F. board, Why did M.S.F. have taken any rider education. 19 presentation of the colors at the lobby and stop the funding program states have some form of mandatory opening of the Saturday night for George.[ Georgia?] Which is more rider education. These states typically celebration, then Ian King led all of important quality or access to also have lower [crashes]/fatalities. us in singing again at the start of the training? Should rider education be At one point, a person named awards banquet. Then there was the mandatory. (No) Why is the M.S.F. Sputnik from Texas (Texas Motorcycle awards ceremony where they insisting on disrupting motorcycle Rights Association–T.M.R.A.2 recognized a number of people with training programs? www.tmra2.org/ ) had a short the presidents award as well as the Steve Garrets of Team Oregon was presentation on Have I Done That farmer award that have supported asked why Oregon developed their Which I Can Do To The Best Of My motorcyclists and the M.R.F. over the own curriculum. “We formed a team, Ability For Liberty Today? Then he told years and let me tell you, there was a studied it and found it to be a story of a bashful type guy [who] bunch. inadequate for Oregon’s special grew into a very staunch supporter The trip was well worth it. I came needs,” were his comments in a of motorcycle rights. (Puddy). He away pumped as everyone else did. I nutshell. then read a poem, Man in the Window am looking forward to the next time It was asked, what we as and presented it to Puddy with thanks I can make such a trip. Again I want motorcyclist can do? Be vigilant, for all of his efforts in the past 10 to thank A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon for the protect your funding, watch for years. The simple thing that Puddy opportunity to attend this milestone legislation changes that could affect does is collect change from everyone event. rider training/funding, get more at every opportunity to help benefit I’m looking forward to next spring A.B.A.T.E. members involved in the cause. He does this with nothing too (first weekend in June?) for Best training, seek additional funding and more than a little bucket that he of the West in Boise, Idaho. Looking support for your programs, and look carries amongst the group and collects out for the future motorcyclists to change. He collected close to $500 ( continued on next page ) page 54 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

Meeting Of The Minds News From Abroad and 2003, according to national Member Reports by Ian King motorcycle insurer ( continued from previous page ) Washington Road Riders Association Swann Insurance. [email protected] The figures, reported on July 5, forward to the chance to attend and 2004, also showed that during the hope to see a large number of Oregon The numbers cited in this article are same period drivers were responsible A.B.A.T.E.ers in attendance. What a in line with national statistics for the for more than 70 per cent of the ride and event that will be, especially United States – but can you imagine [crashes] involving motorbikes in if a number of us can be there. this headline in one of our New South Wales, Australian Capital They have already set the Meeting newspapers? — Ian Territory, South Australia, and of the Minds for next year: September Western Australia. 22–25 in North Little Rock, Bikers Not To Blame, Swann Insurance general manager Arkansas. Duncan Brain said: “These figures Also on the horizon is another Say Insurers confirm what motorcycle riders have N.C.O.M. conference. It’s the 20th Two-thirds of motorcycle [crashes] been saying for some time – that annual N.C.O.M. convention on involving other vehicles in Victoria, motorcyclists generally are not to Mother’s day weekend, May 5-7, Australia are not caused by the blame for multiple-vehicle crashes.” 2005 in Nashville, Tennessee. motorcyclists, new insurance figures Note: The above article quoted from show. Australian press in Rick Maish Data from insurance claims showed Biker Bits, a national motorcycle Oregon A.B.A.T.E. legislative drivers caused 68 per cent of the mailing list. director multiple-vehicle crashes involving [email protected] motorcycles in Victoria between 2001

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HOW CRYPTOGRAMS WORK: The idea here is that each letter in the cryptogram represents a letter of the alphabet. ( “Y” might equal “L” fer instance.) Look fer word patterns to help establish which word is what. (Single letters will be “I” or “A”; “the” and “and” are common three-letter words; the most widely used English letter is “E”.) Spies used to send messages using cryptograms because they kept their opponents busy trying to crack the code while the spies went about their skulldrudgery. Now days cryptograms is mostly recreational. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 55 page 56 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon Planning Session Cottage Grove Recap Minutes October 16, 2004

The meeting was called to order by / interviews with legislators and • Annual meeting state coordinator Joe Laurance at 9:04 motorcycle awareness. • Chapter/state officer communi- a.m. with 12 of the 14 chapters • Public service announcements cation represented. The two chapters not • Advertisement (sponsor dis- ————————————— represented were Lincoln County and counts) At this point we broke into groups North Coast. • Disseminating flyers/state events until 12:30 at which time we took 27 people were present which • P.C.P. / voter information lunch until l:30, then resumed. included: Joseph Laurance, Duane • Demographics Lunch was provided by Willamette Calkins, Charlie Hill, Sue Mills, Tony • Money matters Valley Chapter. White, Rick Maish, Perry Gunter, • Budget / Minimums Willamette Valley: Hal Fletcher Margy Gunter, Robert Hale, Iris • Insurance cost presented to Mel Yeager for BikePAC Yeager, Mel Yeager, Larry Brown, • Electronic chapter treasury a contribution check in the amount Nancy Curran, Tim Rohde, Doc reporting/job description of $2,000. Squires, Hal Fletcher, Steve Baton, Ed • Financial policies and guidelines Willamette Valley challenges other Miller, Ron VonSild, Al Sims, Ed • Financial protocols chapters to do the same. Vaughn, Brian Stovall, Ted Tracy, Jill • Chapter contributions ————————————— Tracy, Fred Barton, Jim Ziebarth, • Expanded reporting Proposals And Barbara Vandervort. (Please accept • Legislative Recommendations my apology for any names • Communication Money Matters misspelled) • BikePAC support (please note • Budget / minimums Pledge of allegiance was recited. http://www.BikePAC.com is up and • Insurance cost Joe thanked all for coming as this running) • Electronic chapter treasury is an important meeting, setting the • A.B.A.T.E./BikePAC relationship reporting/job description agenda for next year. During this (voter guide mailing) • Financial policies and guidelines planning process, please keep in mind • BikePAC lobbyist • Financial protocols our mission statement. • Sound bites / talking points • Chapter contributions Joe read the planning session recap • Biker Days – Team Oregon • Expanded reporting from last year. • Organization Expanded Reporting The following topics were decided • Hold chapter nominations in 1. State auditor report needs to by the members present and broke November with elections in include category breakdown into four groups to discuss the issues December consistent with what is required by and propose recommendations. • Membership fees / corporate the chapters. State will provide • Runs and events membership fees monthly reporting for chapters and • Group rates • A.B.A.T.E./BikePAC relations state at every individual state board • Sanctioning • Recognition meeting. • Vendors (bootleg) • Business card (biker friendly 2. February, state auditor will • Financial protocols supporters/once a year print cards provide an annual report of averages • Capital improvements free) for the prior year as a tool for the state • Public relations • Lemon Page and chapters to use to make their • Public access TV: • S.T.E.A.M./mentoring budget for the coming year. A.B.A.T.E legislative information • Join O.D.O.T. safety committee November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 57

Budget Minimum ing guidelines and have events BikePAC 1. Budgets for chapters and state submitted 90 days in advance. • Any runs and/or charity activities can be evaluated based upon yearly 2. All Poker Runs or money gener- should support the main purpose of audit averages reported. (Article 12 ated rides will have a $50 Sanctioning A.B.A.T.E. and BikePac of the A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon Inc by- Fee plus in addition to any insurance Dissemination Of laws regarding financial policies.) On expenses. Information an annual basis, each chapter should Vendors/boot leg 1. Planned method/ chronology of evaluate article 12 for distributions of 1. Copyright A.B.A.T.E. name and dissemination of information from funds. Each chapter must justify logo. lobbyist to BikePAC to A.B.A.T.E. distributions based on said article. 2. Vendor coordinator must qualify and to all members and the reverse Suggest revising financial policy for vendor products not to compete with of back to lobbyist. each chapter to present a budget A.B.A.T.E. products sold at the 2. Needs to cover from the showing distribution of funds under events. beginning: starts with P.C.P. the intent of article 12 of the by laws. Swap Meets involvement, election year process, Financial Policies 1. Southern region swap meet, campaigning and on into the 1. Run coordinator, chapter suggest moving the date of the fall legislative year. Takes two years for coordinator, state and chapter swap meet ahead one week due to Oregon process. treasurer and state auditor need to hunting season. 3. Publish reason for why February attend a summit meeting to come up 2. Revise pricing of southern region 14th was selected as the main Biker with procedures and policies of swap meet Day handling cash at runs and events. This Member $4 4. Publish Brian’s Who’s Who list in will promote accountability. Non-member $6 state newsletter, M.R.F., M.S.F., No other issues were covered in this Possibly change site where it is held N.C.O.M., A.B.A.T.E., A.M.A., etc. group as their group ran out of time. Capital Improvements Brian will do this Runs And Events 1. Purchase stairs leading up to the 5. Make chapter legislative person • Group rates dumpster at Fossil to ensure proper a required officer of the chapter with • Sanctioning disposal of trash. Purchase one small set responsibilities. Suggestion to • Vendors (boot leg) awning for the sound booth at Fossil. allow doubling up with another • Financial protocols This committee did not discuss officer position for those chapters • Capital improvements (Seven financial protocols at this time. with limited membership people were in this group, five of Legislative 6. Develop chapter legislative whom were officers) • P.C.P. voter information person’s job description / Group Rates • Communication responsibilities such as: 1. Due to the rising cost of • BikePAC support (please note • Attend a number of BikePAC and insurance (expected to raise by a www.BikePAC.com is up and A.B.A.T.E. board meetings minimum of 5%) running) • Responsible for chapter legislative Group discount of 50 or more of • A.B.A.T.E./BikePAC relationship communications from BikePAC and $20 each before May 1. They would (voter guide mailing) A.B.A.T.E., etc. not be entitled to a door prize; this • BikePAC lobbyist 7. Develop Legislative talking would be a wristband only. • Sound bites / talking points points already in process with Advance member $25 • Biker Days - Team Oregon lobbyist and BikePAC. Advance non-member $30 • BikePAC / A.B.A.T.E. relationship 8. Lobbyist do short write-ups on At the gate – member $30 • Brian: no difference what happening, planned, etc. Keeps At the gate – non-member $35 • Breakdown again the why/ the new lobbyist out in front. Sanctioning purpose of BikePAC verses A.B.A.T.E. 1. Comply with current sanction- • History of A.B.A.T.E. and ( continued on next page ) page 58 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004

A.B.A.T.E. Planning Session • Lemon page state coordinator in January. This will ( continued from previous page ) • S.T.E.A.M./mentoring also help the state membership • Join O.D.O.T. safety committee secretary in tracking. 9. Write-up on legislative priorities • Annual meeting Recognition verses Team Oregon and what needs • Chapter/state officer commun- 1. Proposal of forming a recogni- to take place if needed to help with ication tion committee for long term state Team Oregon – moves to top priority Membership Fees/ officers to reward them for service. and why. This committee will decide on how 10. Develop legislative topic Corporate Membership many years of service are needed, and section in chapter bylaw notebooks. Fees how those years would be rewarded. 11. Question was raised, about the (Eight people were on this benefit of having A.B.A.T.E. chapter committee) A.B.A.T.E./BikePAC BikePAC representatives who could 1. Corporate membership fees Relations attend BikePAC board meeting to based on current newsmagazine 1. Proposal to change the current learn about communication, what advertising cost, leaving out three By Laws for Chapter Legislative BikePAC is doing, etc. month option. They would receive Director to be a required position. P.C.P. / Voter Information one year membership, one news They would also work with BikePAC 1. Breakdown P.C.P. Information magazine, no Team Oregon and the chapter could purchase a into simple documents on following: reimbursement nor accidental death BikePAC membership for that • How to become a P.C.P. and dismemberment policy. They Legislative Director out of chapter • What do you do once you are a would also receive advertising by funds to ensure him/her of receiving P.C.P. purchasing based on the options important documentation from • Examples from chapters that below. BikePAC. have had good P.C.P. accomplish- • Business card advertising 2. Legislative Director basic ment, etc. Six month $75 document to go into the Secretary • List of P.C.P. meeting places, One year $100 Notebook detailing that job times and contacts Quarter page advertising description and requirements. 2. Getting people to register to 1. Six month $125 3. On the State agenda, put bullet vote. 2. One year $175 points to Legislative Director to note • Have forms available at all Half page advertising important events for that month such chapter meetings and possibly other 1. Six month $175 as Biker Days, Legislator Phone Calls/ events 2. One year $300 Letters etc. • Have people fill out forms at Full page advertising 4. Written documentation detailing meeting, chapter offer to stamp and 1. Six month $300 working relationships between mail them. 2. One year $500 A.B.A.T.E., BikePAC, M.R.F and all Organization Chapter Elections M.R.O.s. • Hold chapter nominations in 1. Proposal that all chapters hold Business Card Thank you November with elections in officer nominations in November and Plus Lemon Page December hold elections in December. The It was decided by this committee • Membership fees / corporate newly elected officers will begin their that these “thank yous” should be membership fees rein in January. This will provide all done by each chapter through their • A.B.A.T.E./BikePAC relations chapters to be on the same page as section of the state newsmagazine as • Recognition the state. This is due in part to the businesses would be in their area. • Business card (biker friendly S.T.E.A.M. being held in February to supporters/once a year print cards train new officers and to make sure free) all new state representatives receive a welcome and instructions from the November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 59

O.D.O.T. Safety Committee good. survey at a swap meet and got This item should be addressed Areas that could be shown would interesting results. He put a survey directly at the state board meeting. be runs, swap meets, A.M.A. and on the ticket receipts. Annual Meeting BikePAC information, how our How did you get information about 1. State officers and state represent- efforts at the capital are going, some this event? atives recognition only. history, motorcycle rider training 1. mailing 2. Kitchen needs to be reserved. information. We are sure other 2. e-mail 3. Need chapters R.S.V.P. of members will have ideas to add to 3. post card expected attendance. this. 4. flyer 4. Awards presented by Fossil A public relations director will be 5. word of mouth coordinator and swap meet needed with time and desire to do 6. other coordinator to those who worked this type work The surprising thing is that most those events. We will need funds to cover the of the people checked other. Hard to S.T.E.A.M. expense and probably an assistant to imagine what other there could be work with the public relations person. with a list that seems so inclusive. These are classes that the committee We could help the general public We might go to businesses which felt would be effective: have a better understanding of motorcyclists would likely use and 1. Coordinator requirements and motorcyclist. We really are good guys show an example of an ad that could compliance with organizational by- and gals. be put in our newsmagazine, laws. (Joe offered to teach the class) Advertisement explaining how it could help their 2. M.R.O.-working relationships 1. Flyer distribution: how can we business. When they decide to buy a 3. Membership and community make sure the flyers get out to the spot in our newsmagazine we take to involvement public? them a nice looking “thank you” that 4. Legislative director requirements How about having someone with could be hung on their wall for Public Relations the position of getting flyers to the customers to see. • Public access television: businesses wanting them? The We all agree that public relations is A.B.A.T.E. legislative information/ chapters can make up a list of every biker’s responsibility. That how interviews with legislators and business and maybe split the flyers we treat others will help (or not help) motorcycle awareness. into groups of businesses, like four, determine how others, including • Public service announcements and have someone deliver to them auto, truck, etc. drivers feel about and • Advertisement (sponsor dis- and someone else deliver to four other behave around us! counts) businesses, and so on, until all are Meeting was adjourned at 2:45 • Disseminating flyers/state events covered. p.m. • P.C.P. / voter information Charlie suggested during chapter • Demographics elections, elect several people Planning session recaps taken and Public Access Television interested in doing the position of submitted by, 1. The use of public access television flyer distribution. People may want could be helpful in getting info about to help the chapter but not in an Charlie Hill A.B.A.T.E. and motorcycling official officer capacity but are willing state recording secretary contributions to society and efforts to do that type of job. to improve our selves and help new Demographics (Special thanks to Iris Yeager and motorcyclists ride safely. [Public 1. The questions: “How many of Rick Maish (a.k.a. “Rick Marsh”) for access television] is willing to teach our bikers and friends go to particular submitting their notes to me by e- how to make a [video] to be cable cast events? How did they learn about said mail.) and have the equipment to use. It is event?” thought that a 30 minute video Steve Baton said that he did a redone every few weeks would be page 60 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 Millenium Ride D.R.C. or Sudan from northern D.R.C. option (Aru-Faradje) Uganda? would skirt the unrest but a Simon Milward 12 October 2004 missionary told me even bicyclists who can carry their bike report great Uganda is a crossroads. I face the problems. Someone broke a trombone choice of motorcycling north through while transporting it - it must be bad then! Walking is the best option. If I sane rafter attempts and you get plenty Uganda’s own civil war and into south here. west Sudan, or west into the D.R.C. did start on this route, there could be an option of an escape via Aba into We are nine in the raft. “Get down” (formerly Zaire). Both routes lead to shouts the guide. We squat holding the Central African Republic and Sudan. Escape to what? It appears quite safe to skirt round tightly onto the grab rope. The wall onwards to West Africa. But first I of water towers metres above us. The have to negotiate a minefield of civil the problems caused by the northern Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army force of it rips some of us overboard. wars and muddy ruts big enough to A second later the raft is tossed into swallow the bike. (L.R.A.) to the border with Sudan at Moyo. But the Sudanese embassy the air. It flips. We fly. We sink. We My first choice was D.R.C.. But it float. We laugh. 25-100 metres has been a question mark at the back counselor yesterday advised against it, saying one problem is the Ugandan downstream we haul ourselves back on of my mind since 1998. Stories of board while paddles and helmets are diabolical roads dictate the dry season government forces chasing the L.R.A. in Sudan’s border zone. The other is retrieved by the local expert kayakers for any attempt, which starts in a few always on hand. The entertainment weeks. In 1999 I opted to go the other that some pockets here are controlled by Sudanese rebel faction, the Sudan draws a crowd of local villagers. way round the world (due east) due Check out some of the wild pics at to the D.R.C.’s civil war. It is no better People’s Liberation Army (S.P.L.A.). Even though a government peace deal www.surfthesource.com and you’ll see now, according to the U.N.’s Monuc what I mean. Thank you Adrift. My team. The U.N. is always optimistic, was recently signed, anything could happen at anytime he said. This is only advice is don’t eat too much of but last week’s body language was the delicious grub they serve for lunch! more like “forget it”. Road rebuilding unrelated to the situation in Darfur. On balance I shall probably opt for They’ve invited me for a bungee jump recently restarted but the solitary road complete with river dip when I make in this category goes perpendicular to the Sudan route and my plan is being sent to Kartoum for approval before a presentation at their full moon party my direction! at the end of the month, at the town There is a 10 year old Chinese- they issue a visa. The S.P.L.A. also have an office here so I’ll try and get a of Jinja. German road leading from Burundi There are more motorcycles in to Kisangani, the Walikale route. permit from them too. The guy on the phone sounded very nice. In the Uganda than anywhere else in Africa! (Kisangani is a main city in D.R.C. Many are 50cc and 100cc taxis. where I could jump on a river boat meantime the French embassy is processing my C.A.R. visa and last Choose one with a soft deep passenger for a week or two.) But it leads right pad preferably with rear footrests! The through the area of the most recently week I had the D.R.C. visa issued. I’m opening all options. traffic is, how would you say, reported fighting. Could a road challengingly good natured. On my through darkest D.R.C. last ten years? Last Saturday I went rafting on the White Nile, the source of the Nile, wide bike I get bumped a few times I’m planning to go to Burundi on a and of course I give as good as I get. fact finding mission later this week. flowing from the northern tip of Lake Victoria. Quite simply if you like it The minibus drivers obviously don’t Another route (Beni-Nia Nia) to realise that my boxes cut a deep gauge Kisangani seems out of the question. huge wet foamy and warm it’s the best rafting in the world. Grade five rapids in soft bodywork. Mamert, a French It took a 4WD three months to go teacher and XLR250 rider, invited me the 1,000 km earlier this year. The are the biggest and baddest that any November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 61 to stay at his place on the way into he said the blacks are reclaiming their import tax in Kenya.) UKenya run Kampala last week. I ended up traditions for example in cooking and by the British high commission is a making my presentation at his school, names. I heard a speech from a top partnership representing all positive Rainbow, where there are children of civil servant recounting some of the things over the 40 years since Kenyan 50, yes 50, nationalities! They became worst problems in Kenya: female independence. a corporate donator circumcism, tribalism (nepotism or Fish is still on the menu since Lake www.risk.sc.ug discrimination against those of a Victoria is exceedingly well stocked I’ve met so many lovely people here. different tribe), A.I.D.S.-H.I.V. and and you can buy a good sized fried There are many N.G.O. workers. I corruption. Nevertheless Kenyans fish on the street for 60 US cents in learnt from one lady that the crazy consider themselves above their fellow Kenya and Uganda. outfit L.R.A., a fanatic group run by east Africans in Tanzania and Uganda. As usual there are lots of hotels to a lunatic commander, kidnaps Indeed they seem to be more thank: children to brainwash them and often energetic businessmen and the level - Nairobi International Youth Hostel, forces them to kill their own parents of traffic congestion in Nairobi was Kenya www.kyha.or.ke, one week. in cold blood. Her job is to help in the worst I’ve experienced for a long - Salaamat Hotel, Nairobi, a night. the psychological rehabilitation of time. - Sunset Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya, a child escapees. 10,000 children But Kenya has the most delicious night. commute from the rural schools and pineapples in the world and football - Imperial Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya homes of their parents to safety in the size avocados! two nights. city of Gulu each night. They sleep Planet Safari Adventures - Namirembe Guest House “Million in doorways. It is better than being (www.planetkenyasafaris.com) took Dollar View”, www.namirembe- snatched from their rural homes by me on a three day safari to Maasai guesthouse.com, one week, food & the L.R.A. Mara National Reserve. Here we drove spiritual refreshment, Kampala, Tomorrow I’m off to Rwanda and right up next to all manner of wildlife, Uganda. Burundi just for a visit and get a local with so many lions around that I lost - Hotel Africana Ltd, report on the roads situation. Rwanda count! www.hotelafricana.com, Kampala, is quite safe these days and in Burundi Later, Greensteds School Uganda two nights. you can travel with an army convoy. (www.greenstedsschool.com), now a Next time you’ll get a gorilla report corporate sponsor, had me ride into It has been precisely five years since from me because the Uganda Wildlife assembly and make my presentation I first rode my handmade motorcycle! Authority paid for a visit to Bwindi to the students. They took me into Impenetrable National Park on 20th Lake Nakuru National Park where I Ride free, October. saw both black rhino and white rhino Simon “Mzungu”, the word for white right up close. The white one kicked people, originated in Uganda but it up dust and put his head down, does not feel to be a derogatory term getting quite annoyed at the school Simon Milward, on the road in the same way that “gringo” can bus, but it decided not to charge us. [email protected] occasionally be used in Latin America. Here there were great flocks of People will call , “hey mzungu” like flamingoes, baboons and all manner www.millennium-ride.com you could call “hey black man”. of hoofed animals! A solo fundraising round the Kenya was interesting. A newspaper In Nairobi there was a little admin world ride on a handmade reporter told me that their to do, like fitting my seventeenth rear motorcycle. Help us help grandfathers had received university tyre. The British high commission motorcycles and motorcyclists education in Europe and came home issued my new third passport for free, improve the health of fellow to introduce the white ways to their and this I put towards it and therefore human beings. tribes. Now, several generations later, got it for US$260. (There’s a 100% page 62 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 BikePAC of Oregon Accident Report www.BikePAC.com 503-347-0524

The purpose of this form is to allow BikePAC to track your motorcycle accident and to follow what legal action may be taken, if any, by the police or district attorney, against the party at fault. We would also like to follow the case with you, and let us know what the outcome was, either as to any criminal charge against the other party, or whether you settled any civil claim or had to go to trial or arbitration to get it handled. Ultimately, BikePAC may use this information, anonymously of course, to show the Legislature the actual problems Oregon motorcyclists face every day in our legal system, and which laws may need changing. We are specifically interested in tracking what criminal punishment is meted out to drivers who are hurting and killing Oregon motorcyclists. Please submit this form even if you do not have all the information. We will use this form to track the event anyway. Please submit as soon as possible. If you need additional paper to finish this, please feel free to do so. Please print carefully. Thank you.

R.M. “Randy” Phipps Legislative director—BikePAC of Oregon ———————————————————————————————————————————— Your name, address, phone and e-mail:

Date of motorcycle accident: Location (mile marker, intersection, city or nearest town or street address):

What happened? Left turned, rear ended, broadsided, etc, and the nature and extent of any”injury to rider(s).

Was anyone cited or arrested? If anyone was, please provide the name of the person cited, the nature of the criminal or traffic charge, the name and location of the court, the name of the district attorney handling the prosecution, and any other pertinent details or case numbers:

Victim’s name (s), address, license number (driver and vehicle), year and make of vehicle(s):

Other driver(s) info (name, address, license number, state issued by, etc.):

Law officer who attended (name, department (police, sheriff, state trooper), badge number (B.P.S.T. number in Oregon):

Please submit to Sam Hochberg and Gunny, either via FAX at 503-224-3869, or mail to the following address:

Sam Hochberg Attorney at law 720 SW Washington, #750 Portland, Or. 97205

DISCLAIMER: By submitting this information to the law firm of Sam Hochberg & Associates, you are not thereby creating a lawyer-client relationship for purposes of the accident or any other purpose, and the law firm assumes no responsibility as to any claims you may have regarding this accident. This form is not a solicitation for your case. If you do desire representation or consultation from Sam Hochberg & Associates, do not use this form, but contact the firm separately at the above address, via e-mail at [email protected], or call (503)-224-1106 or 1-(800)-347-1106. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 63

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Oregon Road Maintenance Phone Numbers for State and Interstate Highways Oregon Department of Transportaion (O.D.O.T.)

( For street maintenance and signal problems associated with safe motorcycle operation in your local community, check in your telephone directory for the city, county, or state maintenance section in charge of the street with a safety problem that you have identified. Ensure that you have the names of the streets or roads and give accurate infromation about the safety problem. )

Region 1 (Portland and metro area) (503)-731-8200 Region 2 (Salem and northwest Oregon) (503)-986-2600 Region 3 (Roseburg and southwest Oregon) (541)-957-3500 Region 4 (Bend and central Oregon) (541)-388-6180 Region 5 (LaGrande and eastern Oregon) (541)-963-3177 (Clackamas County) (503)-655-8521 (Multnomah County) (503)-248-5050 (Washington County) (503)-629-0111 (Clark County, Washington) (360)-699-2446 Road and weather information: 1-(800)-977-6368 (O.D.O.T.) page 72 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine -- November 2004 PTGP IM G A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon IOAHNE A COROFA S Duffy’s Revived Road List KLATOL USGO S name: phone number: location: P E ======Lincoln County area Kurt & Shirley (541)-563-6526 central coast XXXXXX X Ralph & Wanda Janes (541)-265-6850 central coast XXXXXX X Joe & Ruth (541)-563-3711 central coast X X X X X X Walt Young (541)-336-9550 central coast X X X X Dam the Wizard (541)-961-8488 central coast X X X X X X Brenden Kane (541)-265-3535 central coast X X X X X ------North Coast area Curve Hagert (503)-325-6383 Astoria XXXXXX X John Waterbury (503)738-5475 Seaside XXXXXX X ------Salem area Walt Allegar (503)-363-4727 Salem XX Michael Boggs (503)-391-5600 Salem XXXXX X Ray & Kathy DeMelo (503)-393-2201 Keizer XX XX Terry Edwards (503)-856-9281 Salem XXX Tylor Johnson (503)-856-9180 Salem XXX Michelle FitzHenry (503)-371-7550 Salem XX XXX Ted Minden (541)-327-2192 Jefferson XX XX Rot Path (503)-838-6893 Independence XXX L.R. Schroeder (503)-873-2492 Silverton X ------South Coast area John Ireland (541)-572-4300 Bridge/Myrtle Point XXXXXX Larry Winter (541)-572-0207 Bridge/Myrtle Point X Tom Curran (541)-888-2572 Charleston XXXXXX Susie Worthington (541)-269-2354 Coos Bay X Sherm Acord (541)-888-6672 Coos Bay X XXX Brian Bryan (541)-269-2934 Coos Bay X XXXX Bill&Judy Shineflew (541)-269-0553 Coos Bay XXXXXX Ross Pipe Works (541)-290-1958 Coquille XX XX Greg McNair (541)-396-6477 Coquille XXXXXX Joseph Laurance (541)-679-3775 Dillard XXXXXX Charlie Hill (541)-759-2388 Lakeside XX Bob Kudrna (541)-759-4164 Lakeside XXX Brian&Paula St. Louis (541)-572-6108 Myrtle Point XXXXXX Mike Richards (541)-396-2609 XXXXXX

If you’re out riding around our beautiful state and you have trouble on the road, you can call someone on the road list who is close to where you are and ask for help. The X marks in the columns indicate what kind of help is available. This is a wonderful service provided by folks who care about motorcyclists, so please don’t abuse their kindness. (Yeah, that means you, telemarketers.) If you would like to participate, phone (503)-838-6893, e-mail to [email protected], or send your information to A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 73 PTGP IM G A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon IOAHNE A COROFA S Duffy’s Revived Road List KLATOL USGO S name: phone number: location: P E ======Portland area Scott Tuthill (503)-630-2419 Estacada XXXXXX X ------Washington County area Rick and Tina Stocker (503)-341-2568(c) XXXXXX X Rich and Margo Virchow (503)-502-4941(c) XXXXXX X Gunny and Sue Hutcheson (503)-816-9832(c) XXXXXX X Debbie and Brian Done (503)-357-5620 XXXXXX X Ken Woolston (Mungo) (503)-359-1135 XXXXXX X Roger Yarnell (503)-324-9139 XXXXXX X Trace Ceccacci (503)-639-4768 XXXXXX X Greg GoatboyVaughn (503)-502-4229(c) XXXXXX X Mark Pratt (503)-357-1727 XXXXXX X Cindy Henderson (503)-648-6047 XXXXXX X Ed Vaughn (503)-646-2060 XXXXXX X Ted and Jill Tracy 1-(877)-552-2283 toll-free XXXXXX X Kent and Pat Gore (503)-848-7653 XXXXXX X Dave and Diane Hansen (503)-357-5091 XXXXXX X Tr oy Davis (503)-260-6451 XXXXXX X ------Willamette Valley area Bob & Nina Avery (541)-998-8318 Junction City XX X T. Brown (541)-607-8500 Eugene XX XX X Ron Budde (541)-343-6447 Eugene XXX Jim Drew (541)-782-1136 Oakridge XX XX X Gary&Carolyn Freeman (541)-760-1827(c) Philomath/Corvallis XXXXXXX Bryan Freitas (503)-793-9641 Eugene XXXXXX X Jay & Kathy Hadley (541)-686-6768 Eugene XX X X Rod Hatter (541)-744-2494 Springfield XXX X Mike & Ruth Johnson (541)-935-6261 Venteta XX X Rich (Snake) Kaestner (541)-929-4589 Philomath/Corvallis XXXXXX X Rick & Lyn Maish (541)-746-7837 Springfield XXXXXX X Fred Reyes (541)-896-3348 Eugene/River Road XXXXXX X Michael&PeggySchneider (541)-349-9864 Eugene XXX XX X Roy Smith (541)-689-2407 Eugene XX X Stan Smith (541)-895-4072 Creswell XX X X Warren Tegge (541)-344-0344 Eugene XX X Ron Vonsild (541)-924-3969 Albany XXXXXX X

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NOTE: A.B.A.T.E. Chapter orders -- Please contact Products Director before placing order. November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 75 PART QTY. NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE TOTAL ______AWS-L ABATE Wing Sticker - black/red (left side) ...... 3.00 ______AWS-R ABATE Wing Sticker - black/red (right side)...... 3.00 ______AFRS ABATE Freedom Of The Road Sticker - large, inside, 5 color ...... 5.00 ______AMS ABATE #1 Membership Sticker - large, 5 color ...... 3.00 ______HLS HELMET LAWS SUCK Sticker - small ...... 1.00 ______STICKERS ______LTWRD LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE Sticker - small ...... 1.00 ______ACWS Warning Sticker: “This Bike Belongs To A Member of ABATE, ...... 2.50 ______Don’t Mess With It” ______HLSB HELMET LAWS SUCK Bumper Stickers ...... 3.00 ______LTWRB LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE Bumper Stickers ...... 3.00 ______MIM UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL Patch ...... 5.00 ______ANG Year Bars (indicate year ______- 1982 thru 1993 available ...... 1.25 ______License Plate Frames — Cars with...... 7.00 ______SPECIAL “Let Those Who Ride Decide ORDER ______License Plate Frames — Motorcycles with ...... 7.00 ______ITEMS “Let Those Who Ride Decide” ______LPSL Loud Pipes Saves Lives ...... 3.00 ______AEP-L Straight Wing Eagle pin ...... 5.00 ______FAP Free America Patch ...... 5.00 ______FAB Free America Pin ...... 5.00 ______EAP Eagle Pin ...... 5.00 ______Chapter Coordinator ...... 5.00 ______Chapter Vice-Coordinator ...... 5.00 ______Chapter Secretary ...... 5.00 ______Chapter Membership Secretary...... 5.00 ______Chapter Treasurer ...... 5.00 ______Chapter Historian ...... 5.00 ______OFFICER ______Chapter Legislator ...... 5.00 ______ROCKERS ______Chapter Educational Director ...... 5.00 ______( special ______Chapter Ways & Means Director ...... 5.00 ______order ______Chapter Sergeant-At-Arms ...... 5.00 ______items ) ______Chapter Public Relations Director ...... 5.00 ______Chapter State Representative ...... 5.00 ______Chapter Rockers- (Need to be ordered by Chapter Ways & Means Director) Sub Total ______Shipping & Handling Charges ...... ______Thank you Under $25.00 = $5.00 for your order $25.01-$100.00 = $7.00 ;-) T-shirts (over 1 Doz.) shipping ...... $8.00______TOTAL ______mail order to: A.B.A.T.E. PRODUCTS att. Products Director PHONE: (503)-666-8806 P.O. Box 4504 Portland, ORegon 97208 E-MAIL: [email protected] Date ______Prepaid ______Name ______Phone Number ( ) -______Street Address (for UPS shipping) ______City ______State ______ZIP code ______

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This information may be presented to state and federal legislators as well as police or DOT administrators. The purpose is to ensure appropriate lawmaking and reasonable enforcement. Please provide as much detail as possible. Attach extra pages if necessary. Phone 1- 800-347-1106 or (503)-224-1106 in Portland if you have questions, and ask for Gunny. Thank you for your cooperation. PLEASE SEND TO: Sam Hochberg, A.I.M. Attorney, 750 Morgan Bldg., 720 SW Washington, Portland, OR 97205 ATTN: Gunny Hutch. NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______PHONE: work ______home ______MAY WE USE YOUR NAME FOR LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES? (YES) (NO) WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU WERE STOPPED? DATE STOPPED: ______TIME STOPPED: ______a m / pm LOCATION: ______OFFICER NAME: ______ID NO: ______POLICE AGENCY ______PRIMARY REASON FOR STOP: HELMET / OTHER (specify) ______CITATION? (YES) (NO) IF SO FOR: HELMET / OTHER (specify) ______CITE # ______1st appearance date: ______TIME: ______am/pm COURT LOCATION: city / county: ______ANY OTHER CHARGES ISSUED AT THE SAME TIME? LIST: ______IF THERE WERE ANY CRIMINAL CHARGES (not infractions), SPECIFY: ______You should IMMEDIATELY obtain LEGAL ADVICE if you were charged with a crime. Did officer follow normal traffic laws in making the stop? (YES) (NO) If no explain: ______Did officer treat you fairly and respectfully? (YES) (NO) If no explain: ______Was your helmet confiscated? YES / NO Explain: ______Were you given an explanation on legal or illegal helmets? (YES) (NO) If YES was the explanation? WRITTEN VERBAL BOTH If verbal, describe: ______WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT? Have you gone to court? NO: When is court Date? YES : How did you plead? If you pled guilty what was the fine? $ ______If you pled NOT GUILTY, have you gone to trial? (YES) (NO) If no when is your court date? ______YES : What was the verdict ? GUILTY NOT GUILTY If guilty, what was the sentence? ______FINE : $ ______ASSESSMENT: STATE $ ______COUNTY $______CITY $ ______WORK TIME LOSS HRS: ______LOST WAGES: $ ______Briefly describe the evidence you presented at your trial (or include a copy) ______DESCRIBE THE HELMET YOU WERE WEARING BRAND: ______MODEL: ______When you bought the helmet did it have a DOT sticker on the outside? YES NO Label permanently fastened inside? (YES) (NO) Was helmet modified? (YES) (NO) If modified describe: ______November 2004 -- A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. newsmagazine page 77 Member’s Classified Advertisements For Sale For Sale For Sale For Sale

British Royale Enfield with sidecar Two seats to fit 1991-1995 2004 Kawasaki KLR 650 with 1974 Dodge Open Road camper and extras, low milage. Stan “Grey FXD or FXDWG: Corbin 2 wp tank bag, soft saddle bags, van. Sport Tradesmen 300, 1 ton Ghost” Johnson’s bike. $8,500 or $175. Mustang single with installed lowering kit, and chassis, pro-built 360 V-8, power best offer. (503)-324-7852 passenger pillion and backrest extra windscreen. $5,000 or steering, power brakes, A/C, ( Nov2004 ) $250. Steve 1-(541)-296-6046 same bike with 2005 Yacht ------towing package, icebox, oven w/ 1972 Sportster. Iron head. Runs or 1-(541)-980-5211 (Dec 2004) Club three-rail motorcycle 2 burners, propane forced air good, looks good. $3,000 or best ------trailer $5,700 (Note – trailer furnace, sink, shower/toilet/sink. offer. Lightening (503)-253-0149 1964 Ford one-ton. Dully not sold separately.) Contact Asking $1,500 or part trade? (Nov2004) factory built dump truck. 6- Gary Stewart at (800)- 848- 1984 F.X.R.T. Harley-Davidson. ------cylinder engine, 4-speed stick. 4576 or garyastewart Extremely rare first year edition, 1997 XL1200C. 7,000 miles, Python Needs restoring. Frank Harms @earthlink.net (Jan 2005) III pipes, K&N filter, rjetted carb, Evolution motor, fixed faring, (541)-926-0333 Albany $950 ------two seats, short sissy bar with pad. full instrumentation, tour pack, Black and chrome. $6,995 or best or best offer. (Dec 2004) 1970 Dodge Polara four-door saddle bags, S&S carburetor, 5- offer. “JR” at (503)-551-3951 or ------with 383 cu.in, 2 bbl Carter, speed transmission, Dunlop Elite (503) 792-3201 (Nov2004) 1992 Toyota 4-runner 4x4, V-6, power steering. Runs well, II tires, red, 25,000 actual miles. ------5-speed, stick, power sun roof, good mileage. Asking $2,000 Asking $17,500 1964 Ford one-ton dump truck, 6- four-door, full power (seats, or best offer. May be viewed House for sale or rent–6405 cylinder, 4-speed stick, dual read windows, door locks), alarm at: 528 S.W. Levens #10; N.Campbell Street, Portland, wheels. Needs tender loving care. system, air, AM/FM/cassette/ Metro Gardens Apartments; Oregon. 950 sq. ft. , two- $850 or best offer. Frank Harms CD, custom wheels and tires, Dallas, Oregon. Michelle bedroom, one bathroom, (541)-926-0333 ( Nov 2004 ) tow package. Red. Frank Harms (503)-831-0459 (Jan 2005) ------basement, washer/dryer/range/ (541)-926-0333 Albany $5,750 ------For all you freelance gynecologists, refrigerator, single car garage, (Dec 2004) 20 inch R.C.A. color T.V. with I have a gynecologist’s table with or best offer. oil furnace, off street parking, stirrups and drawers for the toys. ------remote. Real nice set, like new, nice yard, near Max light rail. A 1983 FLHT. 38,000 miles, 5- $150 Rotten Roger (503)-285-4329 works great, looks good, great starter home for $139,000 (Nov2004) speed, S&S carb, 80 ci motor. excellent color. $50 or best or $825 monthly. ------Runs and looks good. Asking offer. Call Bill at (503)-257- 1979 Corvette, L-82, high- 1984 Harley-Davidson Sporster - $9,000. (503)-873-5748, ask for 7390. This won’t last long so Looks runs and sounds fantastic . performance Elder Brock Bob. (Jan 2005) call now. You know you want Loaded with lots of extras and 350cid, black, t-tops, three speed ------chrome. Excellent bike. Don’t wait to. (Jan 2005) automatic w/shift kit.100K. 1967 Camero 350 4-speed. too long to call Richard at (503)- miles, stock rally wheels, BF Nice. $10,500 or possible trade 519-0727 $4,950 Or best offer. Must Goodrich Excentia GT white for Harley-Davidson. (541)- see. (Dec 2004) letter tires, interior needs T.L.C. ------367-2237 (Jan 2005) Asking $5,500. Call Duane at Lawn Mower Man Returns ------(503)-282-6488, or e-mail 4 horsepower, 21 inch cut, rear 1978 Kawasaki SR650 (custom [email protected] bagger lawn mower. Real nice, KZ650). Disc brakes, 4-in-1 runs good, cuts great. Bag in Kerker pipes. Absolutely (Jan 2005) excellent shape. $60 Or best immaculate. $600 (503)-640- Answer to October CRYPTOGRAM 5766 (Jan 2005) offer. Call Bill at (503)-257- Samhain turn away, 7390 Also several other models Run ye back to the light of day, available soon. Call for This month’s cryptogram Samhain hope and pray, information. (Dec 2004) may be found on page 54 All you meet are the gentle fae. — Heather Alexander

Contact: (503)-838-6893 (V/F) These advertisements are for personal items only and are free to Oregon A.B.A.T.E. members. or Each ad will run for three months. (Date in parenthesis is the last issue in which the ad will appear.) A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. Business and services will need to place paid advertisements. att. Member Ads Note: A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. is not responsible for any items appearing in these advertisements. P. O. box 4504 Portland, Oregon 97208 page 78 A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. Newsletter -- June 2004 STATE OFFICERS FOR CALANDAR YEAR 2004 Position/Name: Phone #: E-mail: FAX #: COORDINATOR 1-(800)-779-3830 Joe Laurance (541)-679-3775 [email protected] Note: Spell Joe’s e-mail address with “...a nce”, VICE-COORDINATOR NORTH Larry Brown (503)-358-5163 CrazyLarry [email protected] VICE-COORDINATOR SOUTH (541)-218-4228 (cell) Tim Rohde (541) 479-4451(h) VICE-COORDINATOR EAST Bob Hadley (541)-447-8650 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY (503)-615-3101 (Portland area) Jill Tracy 1-(877)-552-2283 [email protected] (503)-615-0550 SECRETARY Charlie Hll (541)-759-2388 [email protected] TREASURER Ted Tracy 1-(877)-552-2283 [email protected] (503)-615-0550 STATE AUDITOR Nancy Curran (541)-888-2572 [email protected] (541)-888-0810 NEWSMAGAZINE EDITOR Rot Path (503)-838-6893 [email protected] (503)-838-6893 LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR Rick Maish (541)-746-7837 [email protected] SGT-AT-ARMS NORTH Larry Brown (503)-358-5163 [email protected] SGT-AT-ARMS SOUTH Doc Squires (541)-862-7415 (none) (541)-862-7415 SGT-AT-ARMS EAST Keith Odoms (541)-385-6840 [email protected] PRODUCTS DIRECTOR Michelle Hobbs (503)-666-8806 [email protected] EDUCATION DIRECTOR-1 Geoffrey White (503)-774-7558 [email protected] EDUCATION DIRECTOR-2 Nora Rohde (541)-479-4451 (h) PUBLIC RELATIONS Melinda McCrossen (503)-231-2701 [email protected] FOSSIL COORDINATOR Duane Calkins (503) 282-6488 [email protected] (503) 282-6488 SWAP MEET COORDINATOR Stephan Baton (503)-761-3362 RUN COORDINATOR-2 Michelle FitzHenry (503)-831-0459 [email protected] HISTORIAN Iris Yeager (541)-967-1286 [email protected] RUN SANCTIONING Ron Vonsild (541)-924-3969 [email protected] WEB PAGE EDITOR Maddog (503)-637-5159 [email protected] QUARTERMASTER Stephan Baton (503)-761-3362 BIKEPAC REPRESENTATIVE Geoffrey White (503)-774-7558 [email protected] CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS REP #1 Ed Vaugh (503)-646-2060 [email protected] CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS REP #2 Michael Schneider (541)-349-9864 [email protected] (Return address on reverse side)

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Thankful are biker’s friends and family, When we arrive where we’re supposed to be, Between critter and cage, And their unfounded rage, We gratefully ride for pleasures we see. ©2004--Rot Path (See page 21 for the complete October limerick.) NEXT STATE BOARD MEETING: Saturday, 13 November 2004 at Noon 7th and Kalmia Junction City, Oregon CHAPTER MEETINGS A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. Chapter: Date/Time: Location: Central Oregon 2nd Sunday 1400 (2:00pm) Black Horse Saloon; Bend Columbia River 2nd Sunday 1230(12:30pm) Jubitz Truck Stop; 10310 N. Vancouver Ave.; Portland Douglas County 3rd Tuesday 1900 (7pm)) Round Table Pizza; Roseburg Hub City 3rd Thursday 1900 (7pm) Ciddici’s Pizza; 133 Fifth Street; Albany Josephine County 1st Thursday 1900 (7pm) Abby’s Pizza; 205 Beacon Drive; Grants Pass Lincoln County 1st & 3rd Tues 1900 (7:00pm) American Legion Hall, 424 W. Olive Street, Newport North Coast 4th Thusday 1900 (7pm) Moose Lodge; 420 17th Street; Astoria Northeast Portland 1st & 3rd Wed 1930(7:30pm) Round Table Pizza; 4141 NE 122nd; Portland River City 1st & 3rd Tues 1900 (7pm) Lone Pine Restaurant;335 Lone Pine Dr., The Dalles ( I-84 & US-197 ) Salem 4th Tuesday 1900 (7pm) Chalet Restaurant, Market Street, Salem South Coast 3rd Sunday 1300 (1pm) Gino’s Pizza; 1324 Virginia Street; North Bend Southeast Portland 1st & 3rd Sun 1200 (noon) M/M Restaurant & Lounge; 137 N. Main; Gresham Southern Oregon 2nd Wed 1900 (7pm) Abby’s Pizza; 2550 Crater Lake Hwy; Medford Washington County 2nd & 4th Tues 1930(7:30pm) Prime Time Sports Bar; 4202 Pacific Ave; Forest Grove Willamette Valley 2rd Thursday 1900 (7pm)Veteran’s Memorial Building 1626 Willamette Street; Eugene