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Written by Fred
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Monday, 19 December 2011 18:00 |
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Stand up for your rights and let your voice be heard! Voice your opposition to bill S.1046, mandatory helmets for all riders!
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Written by Fred
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011 05:28 |
National Call to Action: Federal Helmet Mandates The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that the US Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation will be marking up The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2011 (S. 1449). This bill governs the National Highway Transportation Safety Administrations activities. This bill has the potential to greatly affect motorcyclists nationwide. There are three provisions that specifically target motorcyclists. Call your Senators and ask them to: - Oppose Lautenberg amendment #1. This amendment would alter the motorcycle safety grant program by forcing states to pass mandatory universal helmet laws and drive federal tax dollars to be used to promote the use of helmets. This provision would make it easier for helmet law states to obtain 2010 grant money. This amendment would provide no money for awareness or training.
- Support DeMint amendments #1 and #18. These amendments protect the NHTSA lobby ban. Under the proposed legislation are provisions to lift this lobby ban.
- Support DeMint amendment #2. The bill, (S 1449) would change the definition of "motor vehicle equipment" to include motorcycle helmets. This would allow States to spend federal money dedicated to "motor vehicle equipment" on motorcycle helmets. The DeMint amendment would keep helmets out of that definition.
Call Now. Time is of the essence. Call you Senators via the capitol switch board at 202 224 3121. Of key importance are the Senators on the committee you can contact them directly: Senator Rockefeller-WV 202 224 6472
Senator Kerry-MA 202 224 2742
Senator Lautenberg-NJ 202 224 3224
Senator McCaskill-MO 202 224 6154
Senator Udall-NM 202 224 5941
Senator Begich-AK 202 224 3004
Senator Inouye-HI 202 224 3934
Senator Boxer-CA 202 224 3553
Senator Cantwell-WA 202 224 3441
Senator Pryor-AR 202 224 2353
Senator Klobucher-MN 202 224 3244
Senator Hutchinson-TX 202 224 5922
Senator DeMint-SC 202 224 6121
Senator Wicker-MS 202 224 6253
Senator Blunt-MO 202 224 5721
Senator Toomey-PA 202 224 4254
Senator Ayotte-NH 202 224 3324
Senator Snowe-ME 202 224 5344
Senator Thune- SD 202 224 2321
Senator Isakson-GA 202 224 3643
Senator Boozman-AR 202 224 4843
Senator Marco Rubio-FL 202 224 3041
Senator Heller-NV 202 224 6244 This is of extreme importance. Please call today, Tuesday, December 13th, 2011. Do not hesitate to contact the MRF should you have any questions. 202 546 0983 |
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Written by Fred
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011 05:27 |
TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT SC's CURRENT HELMET LAW - from Fast Fred Senate Transportation Committee Members: Grooms, Lawrence K. "Larry", ChairmanRyberg, W. GregLand, John C., IIILeatherman, Hugh K., Sr.McGill, J. YanceyElliott, DickRankin, Luke A.Verdin, Daniel B. "Danny", IIIMalloy, GeraldPinckney, Clementa C.Campsen, George E. "Chip", IIICleary, Raymond E., IIIPeeler, Harvey S., Jr.Anderson, RalphSheheen, Vincent A.Campbell, Paul G., Jr.Bright, Lee Please contact Transportation Committee: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=C&C=S2000001100Please contact your Senator: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?chamber=BTool to find your Senator: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/index.phpPlease send thank you notes to Senator Grooms and Governor Haley. Thank them for their past support of motrocyclist's rights and encourage their continued support of our rights. Contact Senator Grooms: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=729545367Contact Governor Haley: http://www.governor.sc.gov/Pages/SendMessage.aspxArticle about the SC Bill to require all riders to wear helmets: http://www2.scnow.com/news/2011/dec/09/mandatory-helmet-bill-prefiled-south-carolina-sena-ar-2838761/ |
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Written by Fred
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Monday, 12 December 2011 13:48 |
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Due to the short notice it took us a minute to change the design but please check out the attachment and get it out to everyone. I have also attached an order form which has the prices. We (Dennis, Reb, and I) are working on a scavenger hunt and place to have the prizes given out. I will post more on this later. Ride free I do, Ralph Bell
ABATE Products Coordinator
MRF State Representative P.S. - Short Sleeve S, M, L, XL for $10.00, Long Sleeve S, M, L, XL for $15.00, XXL, XXXL and additional $5.00
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Written by Fred
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Friday, 09 December 2011 10:43 |
COLUMBIA, SC -- One of the prefiled bills in the South Carolina Senate would require all motorcyclists in South Carolina to wear helmets. Now, only riders under 21 years old have to wear them. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Ralph Anderson, D-Greenville. read more here |
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Written by Fred
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Monday, 07 November 2011 16:21 |
From Ralph Bell: LEGISLATIVE ALERT FOR ALL FREEDOM FIGHTING MOTORCYCLISTS
Carol Simpson
PRCommunications
CMT/ABATE, Inc.
615 944 9797
Sent at the Request of Angel Richardson.
NCOM Rep for CMT/ABATE, Inc.
Former lobbyist for motorcyclists in Michigan
Research Analyst for CMT/ABATE Legislative Team.
For more information, contact Angel at mcocangel@aol.com http://www.clickondetroit.com/surveyresults/29538711/index.html?section=news
Michigan is on the verge of repealing their mandatory helmet law and have managed to get the $100,000 medical insurance requirement down to $20,000. The bill (SB291) is currently in the Senate (after passing the House) and the Governor has not indicated that he will veto it.
This link is to a survey being hosted by a Detroit newspaper and riders are being asked to vote "NO" on the survey that asks if helmets should be mandatory.
Thanks for your help.
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Written by Fred
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Tuesday, 16 August 2011 20:56 |
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October 8-10
ABATE STATE PARTY
Easterlings Landing Hartsville S.C.
Admission 20 dollars includes Saturday dinner
RV hook ups first come first serve 50 dollars
Live entertainment, wet t-shirt contest, bike games
swimming, fishing, boat rides
Directions:
Take 151 north of Hartsville take a right on old camden go 1 mile take left on new market go 1 mile and follow signs 1 more mile
Thanks
Ira
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Written by Fred
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Saturday, 13 August 2011 11:53 |
Subject: [Biker Ezine] FU Extravaganza 2011 will be held September 2-5
Date: August 10, 2011 4:24:11 PM EDT
FU Extravaganza 2011 will be held September 2nd-5th Based upon the poll results Labor Day Weekend was the strong favorite. Bad Bob and Detrich "The Mayor" are the official organizers for this year's event. I look forward to seeing yall. In honor of our departed friend, Fred "FU" Uibel, we are celebrating FU Extravaganza 2011 at GRCMMCC near Saluda, NC. Friends, BOLT, ABATE, and CBA members are encouraged to attend and enjoy the brotherhood. You may enjoy free camping along the shaded banks of the Green River with fire pit and BBQ grills on site. Several activities are also free while a few may require fees. Fun things to do during FU Extravaganza 2011: Share brotherhood with fellow bikers Ride twisty mountain roads Tubing the Lower Green - http://nctubing.comKayak the Lower Green or take an intro to Kayak Clinic w/ FF for free Take a Ducky/Funyak trip down the Lower or Upper Green - http://greenriveradventures.com/Hike the Green River Gamelands Visit Big Bradley Waterfall - http://www.fastfreds.com/trips/labordaywnc/pages/DSC01516_JPG.htmAsheville Brews Cruise - http://www.ashevillebrewscruise.com/And much more... reply for details Please reply for directions or additional information. FastFred Ruddock - 843-345-5926 ACA Certified Level 4 Whitewater Kayak instructor 843-345-5926
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Written by Fred
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Saturday, 13 August 2011 11:51 |
Date: August 13, 2011 9:52:44 AM EDT
Several weeks back I noticed a motorcycle parked along the side of the road and stopped to help him out. He had ran out of gas and said he was there for awhile. The next week I was reading an e-mail from ABATE of New Mexico about a new campaign they are running where you tie a "White Handkerchief" on the handle bar so motorist know to stop. Well we now have our own and we will be selling them for $5.00 so get your order in and thanks as always for your support. Ride free I do, Ralph Bell
ABATE Products Coordinator
MRF State Representative Without your membership we are nothing so please go to WWW.ABATESC.COM to sign up or e-mail me for more information.
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Bill's contact info and the Rock Hill chapter meeting/location information is in the High Country area section of the Chapters and Meetings page:
