OFFICER INFORMATION #03 Goldie Hale 903-721-1837 Revised: 02/24/03 13:30 (phone contact only) Senator: Todd Staples (R) Austin Web Page: www.jacobswell.com/tmra2 Webmaster: Terry Goode #04 State Web Page: www.TMRA2.org Senator: Tommy Williams (R) Webmaster: Elmer McKeegan TMRA2 Yahoo Group: #05 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tmraii Senator: Steve Ogden (R)

Send general and membership #06 Carmine Petrillo 281-489-1064 correspondence to: [email protected] Senator: Mario V. Gallegos, Jr. (D) State Chairman: Sputnik 512-281-0537 [email protected] #07 John Bridgeman 281-852-4984 Mailing: TMRAII [email protected] P.O. Box 142508 Senator: Jon Lindsay (R) Austin, TX 78714-2508 #08 Send monetary donations to: Senator: Florence Shapiro (R)

State Treasurer: Jan “Dumas” Walker #09 915-366-6432 Senator: Chris Harris (R) [email protected] st Mailing: 1607 East 21 Street #10 James Scott 817-531-3820 Odessa, TX 79761 (phone contact only) Senator: Kim Brimer (R) th Send Warrior submissions (deadline 11 of each [email protected] month for previous month) to: #11 Grady Lancon 281-339-1752 Warrior Editor: Gerald R. “Garry” Brookman [email protected] 817-685-8693 Fax: 817-685-8792 Senator: Mike Jackson (R) (call home before sending fax!) [email protected] #12 Mike Alvey 817-468-7328 Mailing: P.O. Box 1263 [email protected] Euless, TX 76039-1263 Senator: Jane Nelson (R)

Warrior Publisher/Advertising: Tony #13 Brownsword 254-874-5749 Senator: Rodney Ellis (D) [email protected] Mailing: 1309 State Hwy. 174 #14 Frank Trevino 512-447-9869 Blum, TX 76627 (phone contact only) Senator: Gonzalo Barrientos (D) DISTRICT ADVISORS and STATE [email protected] SENATORS #15 #01 Karl Ford 903-629-7624 Senator: John Whitmire (D) [email protected] Senator: Bill Ratliff (R) #16 Senator: (R) #02 Senator: Bob Deuell (R) #17 Senator’s name in bold indicates TMRA2 member Senator: Kyle Janek (R)

#18 Senator: Kenneth Armbrister (D)

#19 Senator: Frank Madla (D) #20 Senator: Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D)

#21 Senator: Judith Zaffirini (D)

#22 Gregory Bodovsky 254-582-9291 [email protected] Senator: Kip Averitt (R)

#23 Senator: Royce West (D)

#24 Ron Ashmore 915-676-9085 [email protected] Senator: Troy Fraser (R)

#25 Senator: Jeff Wentworth (R)

#26 Senator: Leticia Van De Putte (D)

#27 Jim “The Preacher” Ball 956-428-4031 [email protected] Senator: Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D)

#28 Del Essary 806-291-8863 [email protected] Senator: Robert Duncan (R)

#29 Marie Stephens 915-845-4035 (phone or fax contact only) Senator: Eliot Shapleigh (D)

#30 Thomas “Patch” West 940-383-2598 (call before sending fax) [email protected] Senator: Craig Estes (R)

#31 Dean Maltsberger 915-550-7361 [email protected] Senator: Teel Bivins (R)

CHAPTER MEETING SCHEDULE Contact: Glenn (512) 247-7689 [email protected] Revised: 02/24/03 13:30 nd st Heart of chapter meets the 2 Sunday 1 Tuesday – Austin Minutemen, Austin @ 1:00 p.m. at Jim's Cycle Shop, Highway 31, 1st Wednesday – Big Spring, Big Spring st Axtell 76624, (254) 863-5460 Contact: Jim (254) 1 Wednesday – Panhandle, Amarillo 863-5460 1st Thursday – Plainview, Plainview st 1 Thursday – San Jacinto River, Kingwood Big Spring chapter meets the 1st Wednesday

@ 7:00 p.m. at La Posada Restaurant, 206 NW 2nd Sunday – Heart of Texas, Axtell 4th St., Big Spring 79720, (915) 267-9112 2nd Tuesday – Big Country, Abilene Contact: The Blonde Bomber (915) 268-8766 2nd Tuesday – 1st Galveston County, La Marque nd 2 Tuesday – Hill Country, Round Rock nd 2nd Wednesday – D/FW, Dallas D/FW chapter meets the 2 Wednesday @ 7:30 2nd Saturday – 1st Brazoria County, Angleton p.m. at VFW Post 4477, 300 S. Smith St., Dallas 75211, (214) 339-5800 3rd Sunday – 1st Houston, South Houston Contact: Elmer (972) 539-2302 3rd Sunday – North Central, Wichita Falls 3rd Wednesday – El Paso, El Paso El Paso chapter meets the 3rd Wednesday @ 3rd Wednesday – Tarrant County, Fort Worth 7:00 p.m. at Luby's Cafeteria, 1010 Chelsea St., 3rd Thursday – Liberty Riders, Harker Heights El Paso 79903, (915) 772-1345 Contact: Jerry 3rd Thursday – Permian Basin, Midland Kelly (915) 433-8955 3rd Thursday – Tri-County, Stamford rd 3 Saturday – Independence Riders, Jacksonville Cowtown chapter meets the 4th Tuesday @

th 7:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 569, 400 W. 4 Tuesday – Cowtown, Fort Worth Felix St., Fort Worth 76115, (817) 924-0931 Contact: James Scott (817) 531-3820 Last Thursday – Lubbock, Lubbock rd CHAPTER INFORMATION listed by city Tarrant County chapter meets the 3 Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. at American Legion Big Country chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday @ Post 516, 6801 Manhattan Blvd., Fort Worth 76120, (817) 451-7222 7:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 57, 302 S. 11th Contact: Mike (817) 468-7328 St., Abilene 79602, (915) 672-8348 Contact: Ron

(915) 692-9389 rd Liberty Riders chapter meets the 3 Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. at Cutter’s Texas Music Panhandle chapter meets the 1st Wednesday @ th Hall BBQ, 538 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., 7:00 p.m. at Italian Delights Inc., 2710 W. 10 Harker Heights 76548, (254) 953-1031 Ave., Amarillo 79102, (806) 372-5444 Contact: Grumpy (254) 518-6409 or Contact: Cody (806) 376-4804 (254) 681-1141

1st Brazoria County chapter meets the 2nd Saturday @ 10:30 a.m. at Smithhart’s County Seat Grill, 2440 N. Velasco St., Angleton 77515, (979) 848-1320 Contact: Frank (979) 964-3480

Austin Minutemen chapter meets the 1st Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. at Vinny's Ten-O-Three Cafe, 1003 Barton Springs Rd., Austin 78704, (512) 482-8484 Independence Riders chapter meets the 3rd Hill Country chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday @ Saturday @ 12:00 noon at VFW Post 3984, 7:30 p.m. at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, Memorial Dr. & US69, Jacksonville 75766, (903) 1720 N. Mays St., Round Rock 78664, (512) 671- 586-1306 7966 Contact: Tommy Wilson (903) 589-7888 Contact: David Farr (512) 257-0744

San Jacinto River chapter meets the 1st Tri-County chapter meets the 3rd Thursday @ Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. at Pop’s Ice House, 22210 7:00 p.m. at VFW Post 9179, Southbound US 277 Loop 494, Kingwood 77339, (281) 359-7884 Access Road and W. McLendon St., Stamford Contact: John C. Bridgeman (800) 632-8366 79553, (915) 773-3034 Contact: Larry or Susan (915) 773-5086 1st Galveston County chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. at LaMarque Community North Central chapter meets the 3rd Sunday Hall, 1109B Bayou Rd., LaMarque 77568, (409) @ 2:00 p.m. at Deli Planet, 4016 Burkburnett 938-9269 Rd., Wichita Falls 76306, (940) 855-1921 Contact: Rick (281) 309-0356 or Ray (281) 910- Contact: Mary Beth Looney (940) 855-9125 1563 [email protected]

Lubbock chapter meets the last Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. at Pete’s Fete, 6501 FM 835, Lubbock 79403, (806) 749-7500 Contact: Alan Noble (806) 747-9307 [email protected], Don Pharr (806) 798-7303, Terrence C. “TC” Harp (806) 780-7480 [email protected], or Kristen Phelps 806-885-1515 [email protected]

Permian Basin chapter meets the 3rd Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. at Warfield Restaurant, FM 1788 and I-20, Midland 79706, (915) 563- 4900 Contact: Ed (915) 689-6050

1st Houston chapter meets the 3rd Sunday @ 12:30 p.m. at High Noon Saloon, 2506 S. Houston Rd., South Houston 77502, (713) 944- 6887 Contact: SA (713) 641-2123

Plainview chapter meets @ 7:00 p.m. the 1st Thursday at Nu-Griddle Cafe, 401 W. 5th St., Plainview 79072, (806) 296-6733 Contact: J. T. (Angel) Harrison (806) 839-2655 or (806) 292-2090, Cindy (Blackheart) Williams (806) 296-2991, or Del (Deacon) Essary [email protected]

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Gerald R. “Garry” Brookman She spoke briefly, about how in an instant she was left a widow with seven (7) children including a nursing infant. She is somewhat ambulatory using a walker with front I did not hear from Sputnik until 5:30 p.m. Saturday, wheels and a handhold for her left wrist, which is still in a January 18, 2003 when he called me from his cell phone cast. at I-45 and I-20. I gave him directions to the motel in Euless. He arrived about 6:30 p.m. Pain pills, oxygen After she finished speaking, a motion was made and tank, and all. He was driving his spouse's car because approved by acclamation and thunderous applause that the rebuilt engine installed in his truck was bad. They the new proposed "Failure to Yield” law be called the had to remove it, return it, and are awaiting a "Tom DeLoach Act". replacement. He was to have his truck back by Saturday, January 11, 2003. After the other speakers had finished, there was a poignant moment when she slowly made her way Sputnik is in constant severe pain. The pain is centered forward using her walker and contributed to the TMRA2 at a place on his back between his spinal column and donation jar. right shoulder blade. He is on industrial strength prescription painkillers every four (4) hours. When they wear off, he states the pain is equal to an inserted knife Representatives with invalid blade. He spent Tuesday thru Friday in the hospital when x-rays, colon cancer check, heart exam, kidneys, House e-mail addresses (as of etc. indicates nothing is wrong. He signed himself out February 17, 2003) AOR over objections of his doctors and family to drive 250+ miles one way for the Sunday FTY meeting at Neon Moon. Tom Craddick – District 82 Steven Wolens – District 103 Steaks, potatoes, and fajitas were served in my kitchen. Linda Harper-Brown – District 105 I fed him all the food he would eat. He took his pain pills Kenny Marchant – District 115 about 6:30 p.m. Elizabeth Jones – District 121 I called and he spoke to Mike Alvey, Bill Carlton, and Suds and Butterfly. Mike Alvey arrived at my home at If you reside in this Representative’s districts, 7:30ish and ate the rest of the fajitas. About 8:00ish, please contact their local office and request their Mike talked Sputnik and I into visiting the Boozefighters House e-mail address problem is corrected. clubhouse in east Fort Worth. I drove Sputnik in my truck following Mike on his bike.

We had a wonderful time with munchie food, libations, and a live band. Big John introduced Sputnik and he spoke briefly about the Sunday FTY meeting. I guarded Sputnik's six-pack sized bag of pain medication.

About 10:30 the pain medication started to wear off. I took Sputnik back to the motel so he could call his spouse, take his pills, and possibly sleep.

Breakfast with Sputnik was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Sunday at Waffle House. We went to the Neon Moon. It was warm enough to ride my bike. Sputnik will leave from the FTY meeting to return home to Alvin.

The personal physical sacrifices Sputnik is making to be our State Chairman would have broken a lesser man.

Janette DeLoach attends FTY meeting

Janette DeLoach, widow of Tom DeLoach, attended the "Failure to Yield” meeting Sunday, January 19, 2003 at the Neon Moon in Arlington.

By my conservative estimate, over 300 persons attended. It was SRO inside. The overflow crowd went outside both doors into the parking lot. CHAIRMAN’S CORNER telephone. It is my intention, with your help to have Sputnik Strain every member of the Civil Practices Committee listed as a yes and at least 100 other Reps giving a OK WARRIORS pledge of support for this Bill by the middle of next week. If your Representative tells you they support HB 625 by Representative Glen Lewis is our Equal the Bill when you call this week, call or email the Access Bill. Contact your state Representative office immediately so that is one visit I will not immediately and ask that they sign on to support have to make. If you call, leave a brief message this Bill. Every one of you must take part in this such as "My name is John Doe. Will my effort and ask anyone you know in your district to Representative vote for HB 625?”. No long do so. DO IT THIS COMING WEEK so I can have explanations please. As soon as the 100 yes’s are all the yeas filed and ready by the next Monday. Do listed, I shall present the list to the Speaker and not let me down on this. Call or email immediately! request quick action on the Bill. You must help. As the other two Bills get a number they will be HB 625 is the new number of our Equal Access Bill posted and you can start calling your Reps on them by Rep. Glen Lewis. It is imperative that as many while I complete work on HB 625. This year will riders as possible get involved on our issues this be our best and most effective if you will each do session, especially the Equal Access Bill. It is also your part. LOOK IN YOUR MIRROR. Your State imperative that we each stay informed on a daily Chairman paid visits to 150 offices in the state basis. Our webmasters spend time and energy capitol today. I visited all state Rep's offices except getting the information forwarded to them by the the Speaker, Mr. Craddick, and I will wait until state office, posted in quick order. I shall do my polling the number of votes needed for passage best to update these sites on a daily basis during the before meeting with him. Only two offices reported session. receiving calls from our Warriors concerning the Bill. The message imparted today was for them to The Warrior can only report what has happened. check the Bill and verify it is the same wording as You must check the sites daily to know what is last session. We would then be polling for votes on happening and what your response should be. Wednesday. A few chose not to wait to verify the During Legislative Day, we saw a marked wording and gave their pledge today. Very sincere difference in the style of participation espoused by congratulations to our Warriors in El Paso as three TMRAll and the Confederations of Clubs. While of their four Reps chose not to wait for verification the accepted norm, followed by our Warriors, is to and pledged their vote today. discuss only one positive issue during each meeting I also spent time with Martha in the office of with our legislators, each individual representing Senator Armbrister. Today they filed for a Senate the COC's presented papers containing 46 issues number on HB 625 so we can run it from both sides both supported and opposed by that organization. at once and possibly speed up the process. As soon We can only hope this miscalculation does not as we have a Senate number, I will pass it along and extend into the session. As always, we shall you can start contacting your Senators. For now if attempt to set precedent this year. To do this we your State Rep is not listed above then get on the must know our state Rep and Senator. We must line and get everyone you can to join the effort. know each day what contact has been made with Check each night to see if your Rep has been them by the state chair and any position they have included. I trust I am leaving the job of generating expressed on our issues. We must exude telephone calls in the capable hands of you other professionalism. Contact your Rep now on HB 625. Warriors until I am back in Austin. If you get a yes As your elected representative in the capitol, I shall please put it on my answering machine. Look in meet with Reps. throughout each day on this issue. your mirror Warriors and ask the question. Then try At night, the results of those meetings will be to do even more. I will get back to work as soon as posted. If your Representative is listed as a "Yes", possible. do not bother them again on the Bill we do not want OK there is an online list of those Reps who signed to give the appearance of being uninformed. Not on in support of HB 625 as of deadline time for the everyone is online so it is your responsibility to Warrior. I hope by the time you read this we will spread the word to those riders in your district by have finished the battle. TREASURER’S REPORT On the other side of the building, we have Senators Jan “Dumas” Walker Shapiro, Hinojosa, Barrientos, Shapleigh, Van DePutte, Madla, and Armbrister supporting SB 350. Effective February 1, 2003, all monetary donations I have no doubt the others will come on board but from chapters and individuals are to be sent to: they do not get on the list until I hear a yes from the office. Jan “Dumas” Walker TMRA2 State Treasurer I realize all of this will be old news by the time you 1607 East 21st Street get this Warrior. I hope that most of you have Odessa, TX 79761 stayed current through the website and telephone trees set up by the chapters and District Advisors. I 915-366-6432 have not heard much about anyone receiving calls at [email protected] the capitol as I used to hear in the good old days. RESUMES FOR ASSOCIATION OFFICES Maybe you are all too busy with more important things this year. That is too bad. We could really DISTRICT 24 ADVISOR use a little help. This is to again throw my hat into the ring to run for SPECIAL ALERT the office of District 24 Advisor. My qualifications include: The Tom DeLoach Bill "Kill A Biker Go To Jail" Is Now HB 931. Republican Precinct Chairman 1998, 2000, 2002 Delegate, Republican Convention 1998, 2000, 2002 You have your Bill so now lets see if the Guest, Democratic Convention 2000 Representatives can hear from you. I have my Rep Member, Taylor County Republican Executive signed on along with Reps. Dan Ellis, Glen Lewis, Committee – five (5) years Terry Keel, and Jerry Madden. It is your turn. District 24 Advisor – four (4) years Send a letter or post card to your State Rep. TMRA2 Member – seven (7) years immediately. No phone calls yet please but get those cards and letters rolling in now I want to see Ron Ashmore – District 24 Advisor them laying on the desks this coming week.

Sputnik

*** A NEW STAR IN HEAVEN *** behalf as we try to rein in our out of control government. I will also count on you to meet each As most of you know by now our State Secretary of us as we ride through the gates and register our has moved on up the ladder to help God keep things names like you did here on earth. running smoothly. Right up to the time when she went into seizures her thoughts were still to get Thank God, No More Pain. back to the office and do her job.

I jokingly told her on Thursday that we had 15 volunteers doing the job she normally did on Legislative Day. Her defiant response was "Take me back with you to the office right now and I will do my job. Just leave them a note saying I took her with me and let's go."

After returning to the office from the capitol on Monday, I received word that Cyndi had gone into convulsions and it did not look good. I finished updating the website and headed for Rockport. The towns and highways became blurs and I was never certain where I was during that trip. My wife asked me where I was while we were talking on the telephone and I told her I am not sure. I am somewhere between 1/2 hour and 1 1/2 hours from Rockport. I was just hoping to get there in time for her to know I had come.

All she could do was lay there and look at me as I held her hand and babbled on for hours about the happenings at the capitol or the office. She managed to barely curl her thumb up to cover mine as I sat there talking. Occasionally a tear would slide down her cheek and I would have to turn away. I left there Tuesday evening and told her I have to get back to work but I will be back Saturday to sit with you again. She did not last that long. She left this earth only a few hours after I left Rockport.

Terry wrote that she was probably downloading the files from her computer to get those Warriors organized who have gone on before us. If that is possible, I am sure he is probably correct. I do know one thing. If St. Peter holds up a mirror and asks, "Did you do that which you could do to the best of your ability?" her response will quite honestly be "YOU BET I DID!"

Ride proud beautiful Angel. As I pass your ashes each morning going into the capitol I will stop and ask for your intervention with the Boss on our SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE DAY afternoon, Sputnik had acquired Authors and Sponsors in both the House and the Senate for all REPORT three issues and all three had been drafted and sent to Legislative Council for numbers. All 35 new Legislative Day 2003 was a total success for Texas Reps. And six new Senators had been welcomed by Riders. After Sunday meetings by several Rights Sputnik and all had pledged support for the Biker’s groups it was time to sweep down on the capitol for issues. The only hitch met by Sputnik on Tuesday Legislative Day. On Monday morning Jan 27th was complaints by 13 legislators that some TMRAll Warriors, backed by the Texas members of the COC's had tried to force written Confederation of Clubs and Texas Abate confirmation of support for their issues during their Confederation made their debut into the 2003 visits. One Senator said “Sputnik, you know we Legislative Session. Starting at 7:00 a.m. until late can’t do that until we have studied the bills”. in the evening legislators discussed issues with over Sputnik agreed and explained the incidents away as 3000 Texas Bikers. Three (3) issues were presented just misunderstandings of procedure to be followed for consideration by the TMRAll staff: on the part of the inexperienced riders concerned. The legislators were appeased by the explanation. (1) Correction of the HIPAA Bill to force medical insurance policies to pay if you are injured on your Never has anyone moved so many Bills so quickly. motorcycle About two weeks are generally required to reach (2) Equal Access for motorcyclists to places of this point. Sputnik’s wife says thanks to all those public accommodations who took part and made it possible for Sputnik to (3) The Tom DeLoach Bill [KILL A BIKER GO return her to her home on Tuesday night. TO JAIL]. All three Bills should have numbers by Tuesday and we will be ready to get down to business very early This was without questioning the most effective this session. Legislative Day in our short history. I am terribly tired at this point but keep checking this web site routinely for the full scope of who said what during today’s interviews with the legislators. Tuesday morning under a picture of a man wearing three earrings and sporting a goatee topped off by a Mohawk haircut in the Austin American Capitol Thanks to everyone who took part, especially the Roundup was the Quote of the day: 15 who acted as guides inside the capitol.

YOU GUYS AND GALS WERE We’re fed up with it. From now on, kill a biker go WONDERFUL! to jail. Thanks!

BY H.W. “Sputnik” Strain, president of the Texas Sputnik Motorcycle Rights Association on why bikers want to toughen penalties against automobile drivers who BIG COUNTRY chapter Legislative Day report cause fatal motorcycle wrecks.

Well, we just got back in from Austin last night. Sputnik’s wife’s car was stolen Friday night but was What a ride! We were riding North on I35 and Sam recovered on Monday with minor damage but the caught a rock thrown under his windshield and it loss of two tires &rims, both leather jackets and shattered his sun glasses lens into his eye. We got it Gwen’s club colors among other things stolen from cleaned out and rode on in to Abilene. His eye was inside the vehicle. Fortunately, Sputnik’s nebulizer sore and red last night, but is fine today, so we are and medications were recovered. Thanks to those very lucky indeed. who responded with medications during the interim. The Legislative Day was, as always well worth the

trip and the expense. The inner workings of the Tuesday morning showed just how successful the Capitol are always amazing. (The place is "a maze" Monday turnout had been. By 4:00 p.m. Tuesday too.) I never fail to be revved up when we see want to say a special thank you for the Aces and Sputnik at his finest, working the politicians, and Eights Fredericksburg chapter for taking telling them what he expects them to do in HIS great care of us. Thanks for the grub Chef. house. I was disappointed, however, in the numbers Until next time, Kristen Phelps of bikers who turned out for this awesome event. (Over 3000 per Sputnik – Ed.) I keep thinking something will turn us around; something will fire us up; something will make us sit up and take notice. Let us all hope it is not the loss of yet another of our rights!

In the Big Country, we certainly need to rev people up and get them interested in defending their own rights. I do not mind telling you all that I am very disappointed in the number of members who do not take an active part in our organization. It is a shame. Every vote counts; every individual opinion expressed to a State Representative counts. We cannot count if we do not participate.

Well, that is the entire soapbox for today. Just hope you all had a good ride home and arrived safe and sound. ;0)

Lubbock chapter Legislative Day report

On a personal note, I thought I would let you in On the trip, we had to Austin. That Monday the 27 we went to the capitol to speak with our senator. Scout, member of aces and eight out of Lubbock, spoke with Senator Robert Duncan and felt like the senator really did not care about our issues for which we are fighting. He gave a brush off attitude. As we waited outside the east entranceway to the capitol we saw a black suburban with tinted windows show up with several agents surrounding it. Low and behold the man himself stepped out of the vehicle and was headed our way. Mr. walked up the stairs to sneak in the capitol and he initiated a conversation with us. A few of us took pictures standing next to him and we shook his hand. It was a really short and fast visit, but he did mention that he rides a fat boy. He told us that he would like to make some of the state park runs and ride with us. Then he had to go inside and I think the agents were getting a little nervous because we kept getting closer and not to mention the fact that there were six of us wearing our colors. Anyway, I thought that meeting and shaking the governor’s hand was a highlight for that day. I also LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 2. When our bills are scheduled for a Committee hearing, it is critical that telephone call requests are Proposed TMRAII Texas Independence Day Party put to immediate action. Do not think someone else will do it! You do it. Texas Independence Day is on the weekend this nd March 2 . This would be a great party and fundraiser 3. Try to attend a committee meeting this session. event for TMRAII. This could be an annual event for An experience will make you proud. Do not drop TMRAII for years to come. the first two items because this one seems out of the I have 100 acres here at the shop/homestead and question. Stay active and stay in touch with your thinking about buying 25 more acres. This would give us individual representatives. 125 acres to have a fundraiser with a BBQ contest, cow chip toss, best boob contest, carb toss, rides, and 4. There is not a four; the first three are all we are games. This could be a huge event if we work it right. We can invite the whole state, not just bikers. asking for. It is also all we will need, IF ... no one drops the ball and everyone keeps yelling at the top Your Texas brother, Thomas of our lungs, incessantly. Lost Prairie Cycles 5544 Hwy 164 East 5. Believe this: We will get what we work for. Groesbeck,Tx.76642

Toll Free - 1-866-4-V-TWINS(488-9467) Mike Alvey

Get Involved! Rep. Todd Smith and HB931 (Tom DeLoach Bill)

As I see it the Republican's are very full of Dear Mr. Brookman: themselves right now and believe that they have a "machine" in place. What we must understand is I am sending you this email to inform you that Rep. that before some Republican’s will consider the Todd Smith is in support of HB 931 (Tom DeLoach merits of any bills before them, they will each Bill). We appreciate your correspondence with our firstly consider him a cog in the Republican office. Good luck with your endeavor. machine. In the Capitol they are asking, "What's Perry think of this?" before they will offer an Holly Wilkerson opinion of their own. Legislative Aide Representative Todd Smith The reality this year is that if not every single biker Phone (512) 463-0522 gets involved with this effort, we will have our first Fax (512) 463-9529 session ever with no success. The reason will not be that our issues are bad. They just may not have enough noise behind them. The Texas Legislature will be extremely pre-occupied this time with huge issues, and Party lines will be followed as a matter of course. This means that many good issues will be stepped on or will simply die in committee.

Getting involved during this session means:

1. Know your Senator and Representatives. It is more than just knowing a name. Call them about our issues and let them know how you feel. Know who the Legislative Aide is in the office, at the capitol as well as the District office. ("Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer.")

Task Force Using Sniper Tips Targets Unlawful "It's a terrible allocation of resources and misplaced Gun Owners; Opponent Says Many With priorities," Purtilo said. "If there were real Firearms Suspected Unfairly criminals that were identified during the sniper investigation, I'm pretty sure they were already Montgomery County police have formed a three- arrested." officer task force to sift through the more than 70,000 tips received during the sniper investigation, Mike Bouchard, special agent in charge of the hoping the information will lead them to people ATF's Baltimore office, said authorities are who are possessing guns illegally. interested only in people possessing or using guns illegally. He said law enforcement officers are Many of the tips had been set aside during the obligated to follow up on the tips. investigation of the October sniper attacks because they did not appear to be relevant to the shootings, "If we ignore it, and you go out and use those guns said Capt. Nancy Demme, a police spokeswoman. [illegally], how would we explain why we never However, she said police now hope to use the followed up on that?" he said. information to solve and prevent other violent crimes. Maryland has some of the toughest gun laws in the . However, some law enforcement "There's a lot of information," Demme said. "We officials have said that some laws are difficult to would be negligent if we threw it to the wayside enforce, particularly with limited staffing and because it didn't have to do with the sniper." resources.

Montgomery police will begin the initiative in a few Demme said that task force investigators would be weeks, with help from the Maryland-National able to spend all of their time tracking guns and Capital Park Police, Maryland State Police and the investigating illegal purchases. federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Demme said. Officials in other jurisdictions, "Someone with a little bit more time can dig a bit including Prince George's and Fairfax counties, said further into something and find out more about they also are following up on tips received during criminal activity that they didn't know about," the sniper investigation. Demme said of the task force.

From Oct. 2 to Oct. 22, 13 people in the Ly, P. (2003, January 7). Task force using sniper Washington area were shot 10 fatally, before the tips targets unlawful gun owners. Washington Post, arrests of suspects John Allen Muhammad and John p. B04 Lee Malvo on Oct. 24. EPA COMMENT DEADLINE PASSES; WHAT Six of the 10 slayings occurred in Montgomery, NEXT? which became the headquarters for a region-wide manhunt. Muhammad, 42, and Malvo, 17, were With the passing of the January 7, deadline for arrested at a Frederick County rest stop and are public comment, the federal Environmental awaiting trials in . Protection Agency is expected to release their final emissions regulations for street motorcycles, Jim Purtilo, a Montgomery gun-rights advocate, but can bikers do more than just questioned why the initiative was necessary since wait and see what the EPA has in store for our arrests were made in the sniper case. future?

Purtilo, editor of Tripwire, a Maryland newsletter Contacting your Congressman and U.S. Senator to on gun rights, called the initiative a "witch hunt”. let them know your feelings about the stringent He said he believes that many law-abiding people standards should be your first priority, if you value were reported as suspects by their neighbors simply your right to ride. While you're at it, send a copy of because they owned firearms. your letter or memo of your phone call to Christie Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, at 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20460, so that the agency is well aware of motorcyclists' Ever since bikers came together across the country concerns over their pending rules. to successfully repeal the national helmet law in 1995, there have been no real helmet law threats in The Barcia Bill, or "Motorcycle and Motorcycling any of the freedom of choice states, while five states Small Business Protection Act (HR5433)”, will not have succeeded in repealing mandatory helmet laws be carried over into the new legislative session, and beginning with Arkansas in 1997. Texas, Michigan Congressman James Barcia did not run Kentucky, Louisiana and, most recently, Florida for re-election. However, that does not mean have followed suit, making 30 free choice states and Congress cannot exert political pressure to create only 20 requiring helmets for all riders. protections for small volume manufacturers and the motorcycle aftermarket. However, for the first time in nearly 8 years, motorcycle rights organizations will be on the "It's not so much what the EPA standards do that defensive and must gear up for helmet law concern us most as consumers," lectured battles in their state legislatures. Two of the five Bill Bish at a recent NCOM (National Coalition of states that recently won their freedom of choice, Motorcyclists) Regional Meeting in Ohio, "It's what Arkansas (HB1024) and Louisiana (HB41), will they potentially open the door to that could sound a have helmet bills introduced this session and will death knell for motorcycle enthusiasts". have to fight to maintain their hard-earned rights. Louisiana legislators received a list of proposals In-use emissions testing, roadside inspections, from the state insurance commissioner aimed at stricter enforcement of anti-tampering stabilizing rising insurance costs, and “mandatory regulations, bans on equipment modifications that motorcycle helmet laws" was among the alter emissions, end-of-life mandatory suggestions. recycling, and decertification of aftermarket products could have a chilling effect on the "Here we go again," said Dan "Spotman" Spotten, motorcycle industry and effectively create a an Assistant State Coordinator for ABATE of Iowa, monopoly controlled by the marquee manufacturers. where a local television station is prompting the state legislature to pass a "You don't see automobile dealers doing helmet mandate. performance work on cars anymore because they know that the EPA can slap them with heavy fines "We knew the good times wouldn't last forever and for tampering with emissions systems, so how long it looks like the party's over," said Richard before the Feds start clamping down on Paulkner, Legislative Director of the Connecticut performance modifications to our motorcycles, Motorcycle Riders Association (CMRA), referring holding both the dealer and consumer responsible to an internal legislative proposal from the for altering emissions Connecticut Department of Health proposing a output?” Bish asked the crowd in Columbus during mandatory helmet law for all motorcycle riders. “It a seminar hosted by NCOM and A.I.M. is time to start composing those hand-written letters Attorney Ralph Buss. to your State Representative and State Senator," instructs Paulkner. "Remember, be polite and do If we could no longer modify or customize our not try to be an expert unless you are one. Share motorcycles, or have access to aftermarket your personal experiences and state your beliefs, but performance parts, an entire market could come do not make claims you crashing down, and who in the motorcycle cannot prove if asked to do so." industry wouldn’t be affected by that? Keep your ear to the ground, and your pencils Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM sharpened! MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: http://www.on-a-bike.com HELMET LAWS AGAIN Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM A pattern of harassment has developed, starting MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: with Darby police officers writing tickets and http://www.on-a-bike.com gathering intelligence at an Eastern Pennsylvania Confederation of Clubs meeting in August, stopping FROM THE "I TOLD YOU SO" and detaining attendees and literally telling some to DEPARTMENT "stay out of town."

Scott McCool of ABATE of California and an Then, on Sunday, November 3, 2002, members of Easyriders magazine staffer writes that he was the Warlocks, Pagans, and other 1% motorcycle watching TV recently when "I heard an clubs were prevented from attending the interesting item... 'Are bicycle helmets unsafe?' Philadelphia Toy Run, organized by the Delaware So, I thought I'd listen for a bit longer. It seems that Valley Chapter of ABATE of Pennsylvania, which two studies have been done by Universities that they had done without incident for many years. show that bicycle helmets do NOT prevent brain Club members were stopped, detained and searched injury as they have been advertised! Really! without provocation, and were told that they would not be allowed to fly their colors in the city of According to these academic studies, 'More Philadelphia or they would go to jail if they refused often, the wearing of a bicycle helmet causes risky to remove their vests. riding behavior...in many cases, especially with children, the helmets reduce visibility and [I love The Warlocks immediately filed a lawsuit, which this part] are UNCOMFORTABLE.' I'm glad the garnered national media attention, and the police taxpayers (us) are paying for a study to show what agreed to a one day stipulation approved by the we've been claiming all along." court to allow the club to attend a Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) Toy Run on Sunday, Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM November 10, 2002 in Darby. However, when patch MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: holders arrived, they were once again met with a http://www.on-a-bike.com heavy police presence and were detained, ticketed for minor infractions, and ultimately members of LAWSUITS FILED OVER PENNSYLVANIA the Warlocks and Pagans were prevented from POLICE HARASSMENT participating in the BACA Toy Run.

Law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania "have "Lots of kids went without toys this Christmas engaged in a practice of conduct designed to due to the actions of the police," said Jesse Moore deprive Plaintiffs of their interests in life, liberty, of the Pagans. and property without due process of law and to deny Plaintiffs' equal protection of law" by actively Two lawsuits have been filed by Aid to Injured discouraging patch holders from Motorcyclists attorney Boyd Spencer, AIM attending public functions and telling them that Attorney for Pennsylvania and New Jersey, one in they are not allowed in Philadelphia and Darby, association with the harassment of club according to a recently filed lawsuit. members at the Darby Confederation of Clubs meeting in August 2002, and the other in response Those same club members are now fighting back to the heavy-handed actions of police during the through the courts. Philadelphia Toy Run on Sunday, November 3, 2002. Following several incidents of harassment, a total of four separate lawsuits have been filed "The police have engaged in a practice of conduct against both Philadelphia and Darby municipalities designed to interfere with my clients' and their law enforcement rights protected under the First and Fourteenth divisions, seeking monetary compensation, Amendments to the United States Constitution, punitive damages and injunctions to prevent including their right to freedom of assembly and further violations of bikers' rights. association, as well as their Fourth Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures," said attorney Spencer, who serves as legal United States to fight criminal organizations. Such counsel to the Confederations of Clubs of a move would make it far easier to prosecute and Pennsylvania and New Jersey. seize the assets of outlaw motorcycle club members.

Stay tuned as further developments unfold. "I'd love to see it get easier for us [to prosecute them]. We are always open for that," said Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM Commander Mario Plante, head of the organized MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: crime division of Montreal police. http://www.on-a-bike.com A member of the Hells Angels, who spoke on POLICE WANT BIKERS DECLARED condition he not be named, said linking the club to TERRORISTS terrorist activity is offensive. "It belittles how important the fight against terrorism is," he said. The Canadian Federal Justice Minister is considering declaring the Hells Angels Motorcycle "Our parents fought in World War II," he told the Club a terrorist organization, based on a secretive newspaper. "The Hells Angels' original members seizure by the RCMP at Montreal's Dorval airport. were born out of having fought the Nazis and every Although Canadian Hells Angel would be the first to line up in defense authorities are saying little about the criminal of their country." investigation involving a member of the club, and have refused to identify what was found, according Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM to published reports a seizure of a club member's MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: colors and questions about an unexplained quantity http://www.on-a-bike.com of cash at the international airport has triggered a call for the club to be added to the Canadian Federal RINGING IN A DECADE OF RECORD BIKE Government's list of terrorist organizations. SALES

The seizure occurred after several members of the The motorcycle market is apparently healthy, Hells Angels returned to Canada on Monday, even during an uncertain economic climate, as December 2, 2002, from a meeting in Europe, and figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Council although authorities remain tight-lipped, sources (MIC) reflect a tenth straight year of increased told the National Post newspaper that a jacket and sales. New motorcycle sales are expected to top other items of 850,000 units, up more than 10% from last year, clothing bearing the Hells Angels logo were and representing four straight years of double-digit confiscated. $2,600 CDN in cash was questioned, increases. The industry is also expected to surpass but not seized, and no charges have been filed. The last year's retail sales of $6.4 billion in 2001. colors were being carried in the member's luggage while passing through Canadian Street bikes comprised 62% of the motorcycle Customs. market in 2001, with off-road machines making up 31% of the sales, and scooters and dual Authorities told the newspaper that the club has sport bikes accounting for the rest. Cruiser sales no known ties to well-known terrorist groups, but dominate the on-highway segment of new bikes the way the group is run falls within parameters of with well over 50% of the market, followed by sport the current anti-terrorism law. Canada currently bikes which comprise 20% of that category. lists 16 groups as being involved in terrorism, including al Qaida, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Southern states lead the pack in sales by region, followed by the West, then the Midwest, and East. The incident has prompted discussion about According to sales records, April and May remain applying the wide-ranging powers approved the strongest months for bike purchases. after the Sept. 11, 2002 terrorist attacks on the Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM Bill Wiegmann, a member of the grass roots MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: organization American Bikers Active toward http://www.on-a-bike.com Education, said he’d probably wear a helmet, but being told to by the government makes him not NEW GEORGIA GOVERNOR FIGHTING want to. BIKER DISCRIMINATION, HELMET LAW “I just want the government out of my personal life ATLANTA — Wet weather spoiled plans for Gov. and that’s all,” Wiegmann said. “I want to make the Sonny Perdue’s motorcycle ride around the Capitol choice to wear one. I don’t want to be told to wear on Wednesday, but the Republican governor one.” pledged his support to bikers and said he welcomed debate on their causes. Nineteen states, including Georgia and the District of Columbia, have bicycle helmet laws that apply to “I support the democratic process and think it various age groups. Children’s helmet use increases should be debated freely in the Legislature,” Perdue by about 18 percent in areas that have helmets laws, said to a group of about 100 bikers. according to a study by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bikers are revving up for a fight against discrimination after complaints that they’re being Perdue, who put on a black biker’s helmet before shut out of restaurants and hotels because of their speaking, also declared May “Motorcycle image as leather-clad thugs. Awareness and You” month, and promised to make good on his intention to ride a Harley Davidson A bill introduced by Sen. Joey Brush (R-Appling) motorcycle one day. would ban such discrimination. Lawmakers in Ohio, South Carolina and several other states are Bish, B. (Eds.). (2003, January 16). AIM/NCOM considering the legislation. Minnesota and Maine MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS Available: have passed similar measures in the past three http://www.on-a-bike.com years. AMA OUTRAGED BY MANDATORY BIKER Motorcyclists say the image of leather-clad bikers ORGAN-DONOR BILL who rumble into town on their Harley Davidsons and raise a ruckus is outdated. Even the governor PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American thinks so. Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has expressed its outrage at a proposed law in New Mexico that “You may not look like everybody else but who could make some motorcyclists into forced organ cares, right?” Perdue asked. donors.

Another issue bikers are fighting is the helmet law, The proposal, introduced in the New Mexico which mandates all riders wear protective head Legislature by state Sen. Allen Hurt (R-Waterflow), gear. would allow the harvesting of organs from any motorcyclist who doesn't wear a Bikers contend wearing a helmet is their right and helmet and is declared brain dead as a result of an forcing them to don one is too much government accident. Hurt's bill, designated Senate interference. Bill 239, specifically states that: "a person operating a motorcycle without a helmet and who, as the “Riding bikes is our lifestyle and we don’t want to result of an accident, is pronounced see it legislated out of existence,” said Ricky brain dead pursuant to Section 12-2-4 NMSA 1978 Graham of Covington. “It’s a freedom of choice by a licensed physician shall become an organ issue and it’s a part of my life I don’t want the donor regardless of whether the person made an government involved in.” anatomical gift by completing the organ donor statement." If the bill becomes law, it would take effect on July 1, 2003. The AMA, which represents more than 250,000 motorcyclists across the country, said that Hurt's proposal represents a new low in the relationship between anti-motorcycling government officials and riders. "Organ donation is a noble cause that truly can represent the gift of life for people faced with some terminal illnesses," noted Sean Maher, AMA director of state affairs. "But making the commitment to become an organ donor must remain a private decision left to each person. "Classifying an entire group of citizens as nothing more than organs to be harvested isn't just demeaning to motorcyclists, it's offensive to all Americans," he said.

The AMA is organizing opposition to the Hurt proposal. New Mexico motorcyclists can help by going to the StateWatch section of the AMA Rapid Response Center at www.AMADirectlink.com. There, they can send letters of protest to their state lawmakers.

Kresnak, B. (2003, January 30). AMA StateWatch Available: http://www.AMADirectlink.com

.

THANKS FOR JANUARY Glenn welcomed a new club - the Coyote Moon Dogs to the meeting. They all took home 1st Houston Chapter - $100 membership applications. Tri-County Chapter - $100 1st Brazoria County - $200 Glenn read a number of bills that are coming up this Heart of Texas - $275 session. Some are just down right unfriendly to citizens, let alone bikers. We can check the web CHAPTER REPORTS site www.jacobswell.com for a list of the bills and their numbers. Austin Minutemen chapter minutes for January 7, 2003 There is a Benefit for Kami Tieman on February 1.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glenn We took up a collection for Cyndi and collected at 7:30pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. $46. Ragu won the 50/50 and donated his half to Glenn welcomed everyone and asked all the new Cyndi. Thanks everyone. folks who came to sign up. Steve adjourned the meeting at 8:25 with prayer. The next meeting will be February 4, 2003 at Gary Brookman is the new Warrior editor and is Vinny's. taking over Cyndi's duties. Sputnik wrote a very nice article about Cyndi in the last article. We are Nanette Townsend continuing to raise money for her treatments and expenses. Big Spring chapter minutes for January 8, 2003

Glenn had attended the COC meeting on January 5, Greg opened the meeting at 7:20pm. He led the 2003 to collect info on Legislator Day, which is pledge and prayer. being held on Monday, January 27, 2003. The COC will have a hospitality room open at the Super 8 on In December we elected new officers, they are as north 35 in Austin from 4-10 on Sunday, the 26th. follows: They will have copies of the bills TMRAII and COC is interested in this session. TMRAII is Chapter Co-ordinator------Greg Bodine having a meeting at the Travel Lodge next door Asst. Co-ordinator------Dan Shelburne (check the web site for time). Legislative Advisor------Roland Gore Secretary/Treasurer------Patricia Cypert Glenn gave everyone instructions on what to do on Legislator Day, including wearing our colors, being We had 14 members present with four guests. Two friendly and polite and asking for a written response of the guests signed up for membership tonight, and on bills, you are for or against. one member renewed his membership tonight.

Steve said that there was a psychological effect on I read the minutes and treasurer's report from the the Senators and Representatives when a large December meeting and Dan made a motion to group of biker’s show up for something they believe approve them. Greg seconded the motion and the in. George said that it also gives us the opportunity motion carried. to talk to anyone and everyone, not just the guys in our district. Greg discussed the agenda for the Legislative Day. There was a motion made by Dan to pay for a room Glenn mentioned that two years ago, the bikers for two nights for Legislative Day. The motion was were not recognized from the floor, but Sputnik had seconded Greg and carried. been told that it was an accidental (?) oversight. This year we need to fill the gallery and let them The Big Spring Chapter Birthday Party was know that we are here. discussed; the date was set for Saturday, March 29, 2003. Bill Carlton said to call your representatives and Greg brought up the subject of everyone writing make an appointment to speak to them on Monday. down his or her ideals to include Motorcycle Awareness in Driver's Education. The Gray Haired Mike told us about a meeting this Sunday in Legislators in town have decided that there are too Arlington with sputnik going to be in attending and many motorcycle wrecks in Big Spring so they are informing us about the failure to yield bill and the trying to get this incorporated in to the program and EPA. they want our suggestions. Ro said that the DPS is also trying to get this done. Garry invited everyone to his house Saturday to visit with Sputnik. The Mid south mile-MAKOT bus trip was also discussed. We asked for a committee for our casino night march 29th and Pat Skaggs, Cannibal, Run Flat, and We passed the hat and collected $35.00 which we Jerry Andrews, volunteered to take the ball and run decided to send it all to the State Office. with it.

There was not a 50/50 drawing tonight. The Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m. Sassy meeting was adjourned. Lubbock chapter minutes for January 30, 2003 Patricia (Pat) Cypert Meeting started at 7:16pm and a whopping 33 Tarrant County chapter minutes for January 15, people attended. 2003 Alan led the pledge of allegiance and a short 7:10 p.m. call to order. prayer was given. Roll call 26 members, 8 new members, and 10 guest present total 44. There has been a rising issue about some of our members not getting patches and/or warriors. Also Scott Edgerton gave the invocation. We all said the some of our members have renewed, but still pledge of allegiance. received an expiration card in the mail. Alan stated that he got e-mail from Sputnik stating that it will The last month’s minutes were read by Sassy. A just take time to get everything straight. motion was made and accepted. She also gave the treasurers report. A motion was made and accepted. Alan asked for a show of hands of who was going Sassy also introduced all of the new members J. to Austin for TMRA2 Legislative Day. He also Beasley, Kelly Wagasky, Berry Short, B.B. Golden, mentioned the two double rooms available for Jerry Andrews, Curtis Walton, Loren Stevens, and anyone interested in going. He stated that probably Tommy Maley, We would like to welcome you all. Plainview and Big Spring chapters have two rooms reserved and everyone should have plenty of room. Mike gave us an updated report on Cyndi and how bad her condition is getting. We later passed the hat The Cossacks benefit was successful. Alan said and raised $133.00 to send to her from our chapter that he only has one knife and two swords left. He and the Boozefighters. donated about 100.00 to the benefit.

Cannibal gave a report on a meeting in Austin about Del was not at our meeting to help us with any the HIPA bill. Mike explained that Lon Burnum Legislative updates. We missed you Del. hurt us on the HIPA bill but it should still go thru, as we planed. He also told us about the meeting in Our last meeting place did not quite work out for us. Austin by the pool Sunday night for legislative day We are looking for another place to meet now. Monday. Right now we are at Scott's BBQ. Bobby, founder of Aces and Eights stated that the clubhouse would be a great place to have the TMRAII meeting. It is not ready just yet, but there will be plenty of room Meeting called to order by Jim. Sandy Duckett led for a meeting place each month. Bobby also the prayer. Jim led the pledge to the flag suggested that we really need to plan for the summer. He stated that we need to have a We discussed sending two members to Austin for a fundraiser for each chapter representing the week during Legislature. TMRAII, instead of having just one place to meet every year. Discussion was concerning bikers being run over by Everyone agreed to this idea. Odie mentioned cars, whose operators get no ticket. Voted to use that once the clubhouse is built we could have funds necessary to send representative from chapter functions out there and definitely try to spread the to Legislative Session this year. word about what we are fighting for and get new members for TMRA II. Jim reported $165.00 sent to Cyndi after last meeting. Speaking of spreading the word, the toys for tots run was mentioned again. Pillsbury stated that he Meeting adjourned at 2:00p.m. 50/50 totaled had a stack of papers that he handed out on that run. $56.00 (winning amount was $28.00). Everyone had the attitude that the issues will not Winner took $5.00 and donated $23.00 back in affect him or her. They are not being educated fund. Total for today $51.00. Susan was sick enough about their rights. I had mentioned to try to today. Minutes taken by Don Poole. Thank-You put out a flyer at the local motorcycle shops and put Don a destination of our meeting for next month. 1st Galveston County chapter minutes for January I also read a couple of articles out of the 14, 2003 Warrior. The two stroke engine issue and the article about the former police officer killing a bike rider The meeting called to order by Rick. out of Tennessee was read. We will be meeting at Rick’s home until another Alan told us to watch out for other drivers on the location is found. road. He stated that he was almost run over while pulling into a gas station. Then Pillsbury Reading of the previous meeting minutes was told us a story about him driving at night on the dispensed with and the treasurer’s report waived loop. There is a lot of construction on that due to the absence of the treasurer. road and they have blocked off some of the road so now it is really narrow. He said that and old man The 1st Brazoria County Chapter’s fund-raiser on that was drunk almost hit him head on. Please be Jan. 18th was brought up. careful out there. Legislative Day was discussed. Some members We also discussed the next meeting place at who have planned to attend Legislative Day have Scott's BBQ until something else comes up. It job obligations, which precludes their attendance. will be held February 23rd at 7:00pm. The hat was passed around and meeting was adjourned at The meeting was opened for general discussion: 8:05pm Expanding our message to other non-motorcycle "You may call for peace as loudly as you wish, Rights Organizations was discussed as a means to but where there is no brotherhood there can in the expand our influence on the political front. end be no peace." -- Max Lerner Finding new ways of raising money was discussed. Kristen Phelps Grady has run across a unique way. After some discussion, Grady was asked to pursue the idea. Heart of Texas chapter minutes for January 12, 2003 RIDE PROUD. Grady.

Hill Country chapter minutes for January 14, 2003 reimbursement. It was decided that we would all meet at Frizzel’s Tavern @ 10:30 a.m. on Sunday The Hill Country Chapter of TMRA2 had their first January 26. Mary Beth has already reserved two meeting of the New Year on January14th at the Rio rooms and had the confirmation numbers. Grande Restaurant in Round Rock, Texas. Most of the discussion was centered on Legislative Day (1- The next subject was The February Birthday Party 27-03). Members were again urged to attend if at Frizzel’s Tavern. Plans were for a chili cook-off, possible. Pat Luck read a list of bills that were of barbecue, 50/50 and raffle tickets, a live band major importance. Some were discussed at length. playing, and covered dishes were needed. The proceeds from this event would be donated to New officers were elected by unanimous vote at the TMRAII. All were encouraged to attend. Decy January meeting. They are as follows: will make up a flyer to post concerning this.

Chapter Coordinator: Bart Luck (512) 365-8155 There was a discussion of Craig Estes, our Senator Assistant Coordinator: Don Potter for this District, who has introduced SCR1 Secretary/Treasurer: Pat Luck “Memorializing Congress to restore the federal Chaplain: Steve Hazzard income tax deductibility of state and local sales Referee: Randy Miller tax”, which some felt could be a step toward having a Texas State Income Tax. The concerns of the We would like to welcome anyone interested in EPA regulations were also discussed again. These joining or just interested in finding out about us to are the types of things that we need to explain to attend our meetings. Next meeting is Tuesday, others so more people will become involved with February 11, 2003. Hope to see you there! us.

Pat Luck We shared our concerns of our State Secretary and her condition. The members in attendance agreed El Paso chapter minutes for January 15, 2003 to send $100.00 to Sputnik for Cyndi.

Meeting was called to order by Jerry. The Pledge The last topic for discussion was the nominations of Allegiance was said by all. for new officers, who will be voted, in next month. As Mary Beth had not received any further interest, We discussed Legislative Day. We have seven to it was suggested that the officers appointed now nine people going to Austin. would run again for the election on February 16, Jerry gave a brief update on the meeting with the El which will be our next monthly meeting. Paso Police Department. The Treasury report for this month is the same as We had five new members sign up plus one last month. With no further business, the meeting renewal. was adjourned.

Debbie Rios Decy Taylor

North Central chapter minutes for January 19, 2003

Meeting started at 2:00 p.m. Frank Fortner, one of our Co-Coordinators, read the minutes for the last meeting. A motion was made for the Chapter to pay for Legislation Day. This would include gas, food, and lodging. A vote from all members in attendance was conducted and It was decided unanimously that we would and remind those who were attending to turn in their receipts for DISTRICT ADVISOR REPORTS 2003. In John chapter 11:25-26 Christ says I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, #03 – Goldie Hale even if he die, shall live and whoever live and believe in me shall never die. If you read chapter 6: Had a good turnout from my home county 5-15. The Lord pray I am sure Cyndi will hear. (Cherokee) and a good bunch form Smith County for Legislative Day, January 27. Thanks to all that On legislated day January 27 members were took the time and made the effort to attend. asked to sign their legislator’s book and tell then to support the Failure to Yield and Barcia Bill. I could I was so proud of my two “newbies” who had never not make it that day. My bike was down and blew participated in a Legislative Day before – Guitar my transmission but I did get there a week later to Dan and Reverend Jim. Jim was a little familiar sign my legislator’s book. They count one of us as with the Capitol, having been there before in the 300 votes because they “old” days of helmet protests. (We have come a feel you could affect 300 voters vote. long way, baby!) They jumped right in and volunteered to be guides Monday morning to help We have a legislative alert on HB625 the others find their way around the Capitol. “Nobody” Equal Access Bill. Everyone must call their also volunteered and they all did an outstanding job! legislature and see if they will support or oppose HB625. You need to call the capital as soon as I received a letter from Senator Todd Staples dated possible so Sputnik can get a state count. That is all January 20, 2003 thanking us for stopping by his I have at this time and do not forget to pray for office to voice our views. Chuck Hopson invited us Cyndi. to stop by his district office in Jacksonville any time we had a problem or need his help also. I feel like #11 – Grady Lancon we made an impact, hopefully for the good. I later heard that a bunch of people were given erroneous HAPPY NEW YEAR information concerning the HIPPA act by COC sources which contained views opposite of the Big days have come up January 26 & 27. TMRAII stance on the issue. I hope this does not Legislative Day will have been here and gone by harm our efforts by giving conflicting views and the time you read this. Pray for a good turnout. information. Y’all need to remember to “dance with them that brung you”. TMRAII has gotten us Legislative Day is also a good day to search out this far and when it comes to knowing what is going other Rights Organizations and see what legislation on and what needs to be said, TMRAII should be we can get support on. You will not know if you do the ultimate source for information. You should be not ask. At the 2000 Democrat State Convention, sure of the facts and do it in a knowledgeable Sputnik put together an interesting coalition of manner. That means sober, straight and no slurred Rights groups to get our resolutions through. or stumbling words when you go face to face with your representatives. We want to make a good 1st Brazoria County Chapter's fund-raiser poker run impression, remember? As it now stands, write, will be history too. The proceeds go to pay the cost call, or e-mail your Senator to support SB350 and of sending a Warrior to Legislative Day. your Representative to support HB625 (Equal Access). Their meeting was taken up with putting the final touches on the fund-raiser and discussing #06 – Carmine Petrillo Legislative Day. Other ways of letting your Congressman know who you are and what you want I apologize for not submitting last month’s report. them to do was discussed. On November 17, 2002, there was a fundraiser at High Noon Saloon and December 21, 2002 at The first Galveston County Chapter is looking into Maribelle's for Cyndi. Janet informed me that there other ways to raise money than the traditional poker was enough funds raised for Cyndi’s funeral. I am run fun run, rally, etc. sorry to say that Cyndi passed away February 5, The 1st Brazoria County run on Jan. 18 was brought I went to the special Failure to Yield bill meeting in up. Arlington on January 19th. The area ABATE chapter had their meeting before we got down to Legislative Day was discussed. Unfortunately, business and they had a real nice turnout. They some essential members cannot go due to work kept pouring in after the FTY and HIPPA obligations. presentations had been made, so Mike Alvey and Sputnik did it all again. I guess I was surprised that #12 – Mike Alvey so many seemed like they had never heard of these issues before it hit so close to home. Glad to have It’s early February now and the session looks like it them all on board. will require all of us to give our best effort to get what we want and need. I say that because, as I went to my first Legislative Day and was very many of you are aware, we are putting three bills impressed by all the bikers I saw that attended. I through at once. If we pull this off, it will be a know we made an impression, but it can't stop there. remarkable achievement. There are untold hours of I was not able to talk to my Representative or effort just for one bill to make the grade, let alone Senator personally, but was able to let them know three. We have Lon Burnam carrying our HIPAA that I was there and why. Legislative Day should loophole bill on the House side and, as of today, it be the START and not the END of contact with our looks promising that Chris Harris will introduce a Reps for the current session. Since we got the bill Senate version for us. I am sticking my neck out a #'s (HB 625 and SB 350) for our Equal Access bill, bit by saying that, but I tend to be optimistic until I I have emailed and called my Senator and Rep. have reason not to. After looking at Sputnik's update this a.m. and seeing that my Rep had not pledged support, I Support for our bills seems to be fairly firm and called his office to ask why. All I was able to do reason for us all to put in the extra effort it will take was leave a message, but I will keep this up until I to work all three at the same time. The Tarrant get an answer. I also plan to visit the District office County Chapter has a telephone message service we of our Senator and my Rep, just to let them know I will be using whenever there is an urgent need for am there (remember step 2 - Get Acquainted?) We telephone calls and faxes. When you receive one of need everyone to do the same thing. We have to get these calls for action, please do your part and make these bills through the process in time to override an the requested call. It will be extremely important expected veto by Rick Perry. that every one of us contribute to these efforts when the need arises. If you are not on the telephone list, I also went to the monthly Heart of Texas Chapter attend the next Tarrant County Chapter meeting and meeting on February 9, 2003. Not as many showed get on it! up as have been, but we still had a good meeting. I reported on the FTY meeting, Legislative Day, and If you have not been to a meeting in a while, why the status of our Equal Access bills. The chapter is not? The 2003 session is ongoing and we preparing to send members to Austin to spend time absolutely need your help. We do not have bill at the Capitol. numbers yet for the HIPAA fix or the Tom DeLoach (failure to yield) bill, but as soon as we I'd like to hear from the members in SD 22, so if know them, I will get the numbers on the telephone you have email, drop me a line. I'm at service. [email protected], or give me a call at 254-582-9291. Come to the next meeting at Jim's We are looking to pass two major pieces of which will be March 9th, and contact your State legislation and over-ride a Governor’s veto all in Representatives and your State Senator (Kip one session. Look in the mirror…are you doing all Averitt) and ask them to support our bills. you are able to do?

#22 – Gregory Bodovsky

SUPPORTER $100 or more Governor Albert Alvidrez, Tigua Indian SILVER $500 or more Tribe, El Paso 10/03 Frizzel's Tavern 10/03 Ball Insurance Agency LaFeria Gypsy M/C 05/03 Bill & Ruby Carlton 11/03 Northwest Texas COC 11/03 State Rep. Norma Chavez, El Paso 10/03 Crocodile Lile 09/03 San Jacinto HighRollers M/C In memory of Nick DeLaCruz (National) 12/03 Phillip Duprey 02/03 T-Twisters M/C 07/04 Ed Hale 03/03 George Hatt 11/03 Steve Hazzard 02/03 GOLD $1000 or more Kamakazie 04/03 The Brownswords Mad Mike & Brenda Alamo City Gypsy M/C 02/03 Tim Moore 10/03 Wayne Miller Amigos M/C (Texas) 11/03 Walt Mosby 01/05 Boozefighters M/C 10/03 Joe Peters 10/03 Brotherhood of Bikers M/C Gary Smith 07/03 Calallen Gypsy M/C 01/04 Cherokee Wind Warriors M/C Companeros M/C 03/04 06/03 Cossacks M/C 12/03 East Texas Chopper Guys 07/03 Dreamer BFMC 01/04 Guardian M/C 02/03 G&N Scooter Shack 07/03 Los Canales M/C 02/04 Great Dane Shoe Co. 07/03 Magic Dragons M/C 03/03 Leggett Cycles 07/03 Motorcycle Specialties 10/03 NW Texas COC 11/03 Mystical Riders M/C 10/03 South Texas COC 09/03 Sawmill Town USA 07/03 Texas Wheels M/C (Waco) 11/03 Tornados M/C West Texas COC 04/03 BRONZE $250 or more **Cyndi Calhoun** Elmer McKeegan 11/03 Amigos M/C (S. Houston) Branch Gypsy M/C 11/03 Denton ABATE Old Sawmill Town USA 10/03 Sawmill Town Intl. Trade 02/04 Southwest Texas COC Texoma ABATE 09/03 The Wichita Falls Crew 02/04

18th Annual

NCOM CONVENTION

MAY 8-10, 2003

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FOUR POINTS by SHERATON, MILWAUKEE AIRPORT HOTEL 4747 South Howell Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 Compilmentary shuttle to and from Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport For Room Reservations Call (800) 558-3862 or online at fourpointshotel.com put NCOM in the comments section Make your reservations today, rooms are going fast!

Mention NCOM for the Special Group Rate of $65.00 Single/Double

Hosted by Federation of Wisconsin Motorcycle Clubs

For further information about the NCOM Convention, or for Pre-Registration, call 1-(800)-525-5355

Pre-Register NOW to Reserve Your Place In Biker History! NAME ______PHONE ( ) ______

ADDRESS ______CITY ______

STATE ______ZIP ______ORGANIZATION ______$75.00 - Convention Registration (including Silver Spoke Awards Banquet) ___ $40.00 - Registration ONLY (not including Silver Spoke Banquet) PAID: Cash _____ Check # ______Received by: ______(Make checks payable to Richard M. Lester)

MAIL TO: NCOM, 21054 Sherman Way, Third Floor, Canoga park, CA 91303 NOTE: Your Convention packet will NOT be mailed to you. Upon arrival at the NCOM Convention, check in at the Pre-Registration booth in the hotrl lobby to pick up your wrist band and other Convention information. This wrist band must be worn for admittance into all the workshops and seminars. No one will be admitted without it! You will also receive your banquet ticket(s) if your Pre-Registration includes the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. You will need your banquet ticket to be admitted into the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet.

ALL MOTORCYCLISTS WELCOME !