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American Bikers Aimed Toward Education is a not
for profit corporation formed to promote and protect
the interests of New York state motorcyclists. ABATE
monitors and interacts with the legislative process,
enhancing the image of motorcycling, and provides
educational and social opportunities for members
and non-members. ABATE will continue to strive to
stay acquainted with the issues and the people of the
motorcycling community.
We encourage all our members to be informed
registered voters. ABATE of New York, Inc. supports
Motorcycle Riders Education classes currently being
offered throughout NYS. We welcome the interested
people to any of our activities and to join our
organization. All makes and models of motorcycles
are welcome.
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CHAPTERS
Albany Chapter
P.O. Box 3808
Albany, NY 12203
Brooklyn Chapter
P.O. Box 245064
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Brooklyn Alliance Chapter
P.O. Box 193
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Buffalo-Erie Chapter
P.O. Box 286
West Seneca, NY 14224
www.BuffaloErieAbate.com
Cattaraugus Chapter
P.O. Box 204
Cattaraugus NY 14719
www.cattcountyabate.org
Cayuga Chapter
P.O. Box 74
Auburn, NY 13021
Chautauqua Chapter
P.O. Box 572
Dunkirk, NY 14048
Columbia Chapter
P.O. Box 227
Hudson, NY 12534
http://www.columbiaabate.org
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Cortland-Chenango Chapter
P.O. Box 245
McGraw, NY 13101
http://www.cortlandchenangoabate.com
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Lewis Chapter
P.O. Box 245
Port Leyden, NY 13433
Long Island Chapter
P.O. Box 22
Yaphank, NY 11980
http://www.longislandabate.org
Monroe Chapter
P.O. Box 13277
Rochester, NY 14613
http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
North Ulster Chapter
P.O. Box 13
West Hurley, NY 12491
Oneida Chapter
P.O. Box 545
Holland Patent, NY 13354
http://www.cnyabate.org
Onondaga Chapter
P.O. Box 11575
Syracuse, NY 13218
Ontario Chapter
P.O. Box 546
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Orleans Chapter
P.O. Box 43
Medina, NY 14103-0043
http://www.orleanscountyabate.
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Oswego Chapter
P.O. Box 133
Central Square, NY 13036
http://www.oswegoabate.org
Finger Lakes Chapter
P.O. Box 353
Hornell, NY 14843
Southern Tier Chapter
P.O. Box 2441
Binghamton, NY 13902
http://abateofstny.org
Greene Chapter
P.O. Box 92
Leeds, NY 12451
http://abateofgreenecounty.org
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P.O. Box 332
Ontario, NY 14519
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and receive a certificate. If your club, business,
or organization supports our mission
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contact Mike Grasby, our Advertising Manager
for further details. You can reach him by email at:
[email protected] or by phone: 585-728-5246.
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I put my “Watch out for Motorcycles” sign out!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn’t this weather a wonderful present!!! I have seen many of
you out, however, there are those who wait for the salt to dissipate. You are strong for sure.
We had our annual Swap Meet. It was wonderful to see so
many familiar faces even though it rained. Some of you rode,
good for you. I hope you dressed warm! We had many vendors, whom always come and put on their wonderful wears.
It seemed so good to see many of our members as well.
The Freedom Rally will be held on May 21st. What an event
this is. I am sure so many will be there to celebrate not only
the 25th anniversary, but the coming together to form a unit
of knowledge and awareness.
Our 4th Annual Crack Shot Run is scheduled on June 10th.
We will be starting at Don’s Inn, in Canandaigua.
The cost is $10.00 per person and the sign up is from 10:0012:00. There will be a ride through the Finger Lakes Area as
well. All further information can be had by going to our web
site above. I know we will have an awesome time.
MCC/Monroe Community College, is busy with beginner
motorcycle class training. One of our members is starting
hers soon and she is so excited, I know Audrey will do great!
This is also for seasoned riders as well to go for a refresher
course. I’m so glad this is offered so close to us.
I have a friend who lives in Washington State and is already planning a detailed trip. Many of you will as well or
travel locally. This is why we go through the Very, Very long
winters. But please give yourself time and a little extra, ‘get
the kinks out, rides’ before your trips, especially if you have a
passenger. We have a great season coming with many rides
and new people to meet so do it safely.
I know that many of you riders will be participating in quite
a few charitable rides. That is what we do. But be very careful
and remember. You see, not only for you but other people.
Take care and hope to see you at these events!!
Rita Bradshaw (PR)
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Greetings Folks,
As we began 2011, I indicated that my directive for the year
as President of the Monroe County chapter of New York State
ABATE would be to increase our VISIBILITY. We took on that
challenge, and managed to bring positive attention to ‘who we
are’, and ‘what we’re about’. While we look to maintain and
build on those accomplishments, my theme for this year as Vice
President of our state organization will be MOMENTUM.
There are circumstances and factors that can make gaining
and maintaining momentum difficult sometimes. The sheer
enormity of government bureaucracy irresponsive to motorcycle
rights and safety, and a pattern of disappointments on many
levels that span decades remain daunting obstructions for us to
overcome. As mountainous as those obstacles may seem, only
our attitudes and impressions can make them taller and more
treacherous, or level them to mole hills. Not only does this organization have the torque to leave a patch at every stoplight we
encounter, but the horsepower to take us where we need to go.
It is a tremendous benefit that we have the experience of
people that have been fighting for motorcycle rights and safety
in New York State for more than 30 years. We need to recognize
that history is an advantage, rather than an impediment. We
cannot allow any history, incident, or circumstance to deter us
from moving forward without the burden of disappointment, or
negativity in the past. We have to turn away from any inclination to carry that weight one more mile because it’s only slowing
us down. By shedding that load we’ll be able to move easier and
faster toward the goal of riding safe and free. Motorcycle rights
and safety have never been more important than they are right
now, and if it’s not important to us, who should it be important to?
The framework of this organization is in place, but we need to
build upon it. There have been, and will be different people to
run in the spotlight along the way. The need for effective leaders is not superseded by the necessity of support from the many.
You are the face of this organization, and your membership, and
dedication is vital to us maintaining our speed. Besides stepping
up to represent ABATE where we go, it is important that we encourage others to come along for the ride, not only increasing our
size but our energy.
In addition to that, we need to maintain our tools and fine tune
our methods. It is important that each one of us is familiar with
the issues we face, the positions we support, and who is relevant
to their outcomes. We further our progress every time we are
able to get others who have never ridden to empathize with our
objective, and matters that are important to us. By being able
to identify and explain ‘the what’ and ‘the why’ of it as only we
know how, we can attract a growing support from the powers that
be and the public in general.
It is through these means that I propose we maintain, and
increase our momentum my friends. We first need to let go of
anything holding us back and weighing us down. We must work
in the now for our future, without regard for the past. Secondly,
we need to build on our options and energy by increasing our
membership and support. There is strength and leverage in numbers, and we need to work with each other if we expect to get
anywhere. Next, we need to step up our pace by taking this to
the next level and applying a professional approach to our efforts,
making them easier and more likely to succeed. A competent
and convincing presentation is always more likely to win.
I take my leave now with the hopes that I’ve gotten your motors running. As we’ve mentioned before, this year may be the
most important relating to elections, and their consequences, as
we’ve ever had. There are many who have jumped on the freedom bandwagon, but we know it as a way of life. The rights and
freedoms given to us by our Creator, and protected in our founding documents are under threat from progressives who seek to
fundamentally transform America into a Utopia that never existed
on this Earth and can never be. The time has come for us to dismantle any roadblocks, and it is up to us to lead the way and put
government in its proper place before it is too late.
Never let them slow you down,
~Eric~
Meeting was called to order by Tom Alton/President at 12:09 pm.
Attendance: 10/12 present
B01-12: Motion made by Matt Grossman/Reg E, seconded by Tanya
Cruz/Reg D, to approve the December meeting minutes with correction. Voice vote: unanimous. Motion carried.
Correspondence. Tom Alton/President. State insurance, bonding
of state board- done.
President’s Report: Tom Alton. Will give at state chapter meeting.
Vice President Report- Eric Carlston. Working on communication
between the state and chapters; discussion on possible new ABATE
sponsor program; connecting with sport bike riders.
Treasury Report- Deb Trask. Reports distributed and reviewed. All
chapter 2011 reports have been submitted.
Legislative Report- Prospector. Report distributed; will give report
at state chapter meeting.
Public Relations Report- open. Yard signs: If you would like lawn
signs, contact Tom Alton/President.
Region Reports- A, C, D, E. Reports distributed; will give reports at
state chapter meeting.
Sergeant of Arms Report- Dev Lovick: no report
Newsletter Report- Karen Leonard. Mar/Apr is issue is done. Copies were available at the meeting.
State Office Manager- Chris Werder. Report distrusted and reviewed.
B02-12: Motion made by Tim Thomas/Reg C, seconded by Matt
Grossmann/Reg E, to put Tompkins Chapter members as memberat-large. Voice vote: 9 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
B03-12: Motion made by Prospect/LC, seconded by Mike Grasby/
Reg A, to purchase the program needed to upgrade the State Office
program for $50.00. Voice vote: unanimous. Motion carried.
B04-12: Motion made by Tanya Cruz/Reg D, seconded by Prospector/LC, to pay Chris Werder $650.00 a motion commencing as of
January 1, 2012. Voice vote: unanimous. Motion carried.
B05-12: Motion made by Tanya Cruz/Reg D, seconded by Tim
Thomas/Reg C, to pay for gas and tolls expense for Chris Werder
when the state board requests her to attend meetings. Voice vote:
unanimous. Motion carried.
B06-12: Motion made by Tanya Cruz/Reg D, seconded by Mike Grasby/Reg A, to adjourn the meeting at 1:11 pm. Voice vote: unanimous.
ABATE of New York, Inc. State Chapter Meeting
February 18, 2012 • Summary
Meeting was called to order by Tom Alton/President at 1:29 pm.
Attendance: 15/22 chapters present.
Full meeting minutes are available to all ABATE of NY Inc. members from the Chapter Presidents or from the State Recording Secretary.
Members may also be put on a distribution list to receive meeting minutes or they can join
the ABATE of NY members group located at the State website: http://abateny.org
Please contact Tanya Cruz, State Recording Secretary, if you would like to be put on the meeting minutes distribution list.
Name and membership number is required.
May 2012
M01-12: Motion made by Greene Chapter, seconded by Monroe
Chapter, to accept the November meeting minutes. Voice vote:
unanimous. Motion carried.
Guest Speaker- JT Tasker, National Income Life Insurance Com-
pany representative. Discussion on Accidental and Dismemberment
Policy for ABATE members.
Guest Speaker- Ben Rabin, Esq.: Discussion on “No Fault” insurance and motorcycles.
President’s Report: Tom Alton. Review of last year.
Vice President: Eric Carlston. Working on communication between the state and chapters; members involvement in politics;
chapters should get more involved with road conditions and their
community; discussion on membership drive.
Treasury Report- Deb Trask. Reports distributed and reviewed. All
chapter 2011 reports have been submitted; booth at the International Motorcycle Show at the Javits Center in January for ABATE.
M02-12: Motion made by Columbia Chapter, seconded by Greene
Chapter, to reimburse DT Higinio/Brooklyn Alliance $200.00 for
the booth rental at the International Motorcycle Show at the Javits
Center. Voice vote: unanimous. Motion carried.
M03-12: Motion made by Columbia Chapter, seconded by Brooklyn
Chapter, to accept the treasury report as read. Voice vote: unanimous. Motion carried.
Legislative Report: Prospector. Report distributed and reviewed.
Meeting with legislators; discussion on anti-profiling bill and amended confiscation bill; S6359/motorcycles included in “No Fault”
insurance. Chapter legislative coordinators will meet after the State
Chapter Meeting in May; Freedom Rally flyers were available at the
meeting; Long Island Chapter has been meeting with their legislator about motorcycle only roadblocks, E-15/Ethanol and the effects
on small engines. Discussion on a bill to address motorcycle only
roadblocks.
Public Relations Report- open. Yard signs: If you would like lawn
signs, contact Tom Alton/President.
Region Reports- A,C,D, E. Events; using Facebook as a communication tool; increasing PR in the regions.
Reg C- scheduled region meetings for 2012: April 7, July 14, and
October 6. Time: 10 am at Loop Grill, Syracuse. Region chapter
events need to be submitted by April 1st.
Sergeant at Arms: Dev Lovick: no report.
Newsletter Report: Karen Leonard. Mar/Apr newsletter is done;
copies were available at the meeting.
State Office Manager Report: Chris Werder. Report distributed
and discussed.
Committee Reports: Freedom Rally- Prospector: Flyers were at
the meeting for distribution.
M04-12: Motion made by Columbia Chapter, seconded by Buffalo
Erie Chapter, to change the board and state chapter meetings from
May 19 to May 20 and hold it at the Blackthorn. State board meeting: 12 pm, State Chapter meeting: 1 pm. Roll call vote: 11 yes, 1 no.
Motion carried.
Old Business. Bylaw Changes- Tom Alton.
M05-12: Motion made by Ontario Chapter, seconded by Monroe
Chapter to postpone bylaw change discussion to the next chapter
meeting in May. Voice vote: 11 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
Karen Leonard/Sec left the meeting at 5:04 pm.
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ABATE of New York, Inc. State Board Meeting
February 18, 2012 • Summary
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May 2012
MICHIGAN RIDERS WIN HELMET FREEDOM
On behalf of the ABATE OF NEW YORK We salute the State of Michigan
April 13, 2012
Michigan Is Helmet Free At Last!
Michigan gained freedom today when Gov. Snyder signed the bill (SB291)
into law (PA #98) that repeals the 37 year old mandatory helmet law. The
repeal is effective immediately!!! Make sure you have $20,000 medical
benefits on your bike and ride safe.
Thanks to everyone who made a phone call, sent a letter or a postcard,
or sent an e-mail.....your efforts made a difference.
Ride Free.
~ Angel - Legislative Director - Michigan Confederation of Clubs
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THE FOLLOWING IS SENT ON BEHALF OF ABATE OF MICHIGAN:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jim Rhoades (734) 578-6144
Thursday, April 12, 2012 Vince Consiglio (248) 672-0957
Http://www.abateofmichigan.org/
ABATE: Governor Signs Helmet Choice Law
Michigan joins 30 other states to allow adult choice
on helmet use, toughens standards
LANSING, After 46 years, Michigan now joins 30 other states in amending the mandatory helmet law in favor of adult choice. The Michigan legislature overwhelmingly approved SB 291 with broad bipartisan support, and
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act #98 (SB 0291) into law
today. The new law modernizes Michigan’s outdated mandatory helmet
law, which was a holdover from bygone days leaving Michigan, in the
minority one of only 20 states left enforcing an empty
federal mandate.
The proposal to update Michigan’s mandatory helmet law was introduced in the Senate by Senator Phil Pavlov (R) St. Clair.
“Every year, millions of dollars leave our state because of Michigan’s outdated mandatory helmet law,” Pavlov said. “This bipartisan plan will keep
our dollars here, attract even more tourists to Michigan and help our state
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in these tough economic times.” Pavlov’s bill also strengthened standards
for allowing choice by mandating more stringent provisions than other
helmet-free states.
To ride helmet-free, motorcyclists must:
* Carry at least $20,000 in additional medical insurance.
* Be at least 21 years old.
* Have at least two years of riding experience or undergo special safety
training.
“We believe that the key to motorcycle safety, accident reduction and
injury prevention lies in rider education, car driver awareness and license
endorsement,” said Jim Rhoades, Legislative Director for American Bikers
Aiming Toward Education, or ABATE of Michigan. “We plan to continue
providing certified motorcycle rider safety courses across the state at affordable rates so every rider can be educated before hitting the road.”
The law was written with input from ABATE, a motorcycle association
dedicated to improving motorcycle safety and car driver awareness of
motorcyclists on the roads. The new law gives Michigan the strictest requirements for riding helmet-free of any state that has modified mandatory helmet laws for adult choice (30 states). Allowing motorcyclists to ride
helmet-free could also generate more than $1 billion in direct and indirect
revenue, according to a recent Michigan Consultants study.
“The problem is, helmet laws have done nothing to improve safety or
reduce fatalities or the cost of insurance,” said Vince Consiglio, President of
ABATE of Michigan. “Motorcycle accidents are a very small percentage of
accidents overall. Data from other states has proven that states that remove
mandatory helmet laws do not see an increase in insurance premiums,
and states that institute helmet laws do not see a corresponding decrease
in insurance rates. It’s never happened. In addition, the leading insurance
lobbyist was videotaped testifying before a senate committee last session that residents in Michigan will not see any rate increase as a result of
the passage of this bill. This is yet another reason that we garnered such a
large support base from the Michigan legislature”. Consiglio also wanted to
extend ABATE’s gratitude to “all of the legislative officials and Governor Rick
Snyder who courageously supported freedom in the face of an onslaught of
baseless and emotional arguments perpetuated by our opponents”.
The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association is a statewide trade association representing bars, restaurants, convenience stores and other class
C license holders that also supported a change in the law. “Every year we
watch our customers ride into neighboring states and very few motorcycles
ride in because of this law. Our members near the Michigan borders are ecstatic!” said Scott Ellis, the Executive Director of the MLBA.
ABATE Michigan has partnered with public schools and private driving instructors to teach more than 75,000 new drivers about motorcycle
awareness, using resources donated by ABATE
members.
Since 1975, ABATE members have lobbied legislators to modify Michigan’s outdated mandatory helmet law, which
was a barrier to motorcycle tourism. At the same time,
the previous law did nothing to reduce motorcycle injuries
and fatalities.
NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
FEDERAL HIGHWAY BILL PROGRESSES
The U.S. Senate has approved its version of a federal highway appropriations measure (S.1813, “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” or
MAP-21) by a vote of 74-22 on March 14, and the $109 billion highway bill
includes motorcycle safety funding for states and would bar federal funds
from being used to conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints.
The measure now goes to the House of Representatives for further
action, where a similar measure is also being considered (H.R. 7, the
“American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012”).
Both bills contain motorcycle safety program funding and both would
prohibit motorcycle-exclusive roadblocks, and neither version has any antimotorcycle provisions, but it’s unclear if the House will take up the Senate
bill or advance their own legislation.
MORE STATES MOVE
TO BAN MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS
While Congress continues to consider passing a prohibition on motorcycle-only roadside “safety checkpoints” by halting federal funding, several
states are moving forward with their own laws to ban the practice.
New Hampshire and North Carolina have both passed such legislation,
and Virginia has become the latest state to pass a bill to bar law enforcement agencies from setting up safety checks that only stop motorcycles for
inspection.
Following a motorcycle-only checkpoint set up during last year’s Rolling
Thunder POW/MIA rally en route to Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day
weekend, Delegate C. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) introduced H.B.187,
which passed and was signed into law on Feb. 28 by Governor Bob
McDonnell.
Most recently, New Jersey introduced companion bills in the Senate
(S-1685) and the Assembly (A-508) to prohibit police from establishing
checkpoints limited to certain types of vehicles and would require that all
checkpoints include all types of vehicles.
Calling motorcycle-only checkpoints discriminatory and unconstitutional, ABATE of California is likewise pushing a bill (AB-1047) that would ban
state and federal funding of biker barricades. According to ABATE Lobbyist
Jim Lombardo, “We passed out of the Assembly and are awaiting a hearing
in the Senate Transportation Committee, probably next month, and then
on to Governor Brown.”
Meanwhile on the legal front, New York A.I.M. (Aid to Injured
Motorcyclists) Attorney Mitch Proner told the Associated Press that he is
preparing to appeal a federal court decision upholding the constitutionality of motorcycle roadblocks in N.Y., and the issue may eventually be heard
before the U.S. Supreme Court.
BIKER ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BILL
HEARD IN COLORADO
GREEN MOUNTAIN SENATORS LEARN
GANG DESIGNATION INCLUDES VETS
Members of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club may be surprised to
find themselves on a list of “security threat groups” recently offered by the
Department of Corrections to the Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee in
Montpelier, VT.
According to information offered to the committee, a definition from the
Department of Justice says a gang designation is appropriate for a group
three or more people with a common identifying sign, symbol or name
who, individually or collectively, engage in criminal activity which creates
an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
Senator Alice Nitka (D-Windsor) wasn’t so sure that the aging vets of
the motorcycle club back in Windsor are a menace to society and warrant
being “lumped in” with street gangs like “the Bloods and the Crips,”
reported vtdigger.org.
If all it takes for a “gang” to make the list is for a few members of a
group to commit a crime, Senator Jeanette White (D-Windham) asked,
“Öwill the Boys and Girls Club be next?”
MINNESOTA ROAD GUARDING BILLS ADVANCE
Two companion bills to allow trained and certified motorcyclists to road
guard during motorcycle runs (SF1719 and HF2008) were approved by the
Minnesota Senate and House Transportation Committees, respectively.
Mack Backlund, State Coordinator for ABATE of Minnesota, testified in
favor before both committees and answered questions from the committee members. While there were questions and concerns brought up during
discussion, in the end both bills passed by unanimous voice vote with no
amendments.
The legislation creates a motorcycle road guard certificate under which
a person can stop and hold traffic during a motorcycle group ride: “Permits
holders of a motorcycle road guard certificate who are acting as a flagger
for a motorcycle ride to stop and hold traffic, and override traffic control
devices to direct motorcycle operators or other vehicles. Requires drivers to
remain stopped until directed to proceed.”
“This language has a long way to go in the process before becoming law,
but passage in the Senate and House Transportation Committees is a great
start,” said Backlund.
YOU CAN HELP MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is working in conjunction
with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to conduct a long term, comprehensive Naturalistic Motorcyclist Study of everyday riding in a wide variety of
environments and conditions -- and they need participants.
May 2012
Colorado legislation to ban discrimination against people wearing motorcyclist gear failed to pass its first committee hearing, but the bill’s sponsor
told the AP that he was glad he proposed the bill because it raised awareness. He said bikers are unfairly judged to be criminals.
State Rep. Joe Miklosi (D-Denver) says he didn’t propose the measure to
get attention but to help constituents who belong to motorcycle clubs and
say they are being singled out unfairly. “I’m motivated by doing the right
thing,” Miklosi said. “They’re being discriminated against.”
Bikers say they’re unfairly
refused service at hotels, restaurants and stores because of how they
dress, and Miklosi’s bill (HB-1128) would have
banned businesses from discriminating against motorcyclists based on their style of dress.
But his bid to add “unconventional attire” to the state law that bars discrimination in public accommodations and put biker attire alongside such
protected classes as race, gender and religious affiliation, fell short in the
GOP-controlled House State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee
which is known for rejecting Democratic proposals.
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.)
and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester.
If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
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If selected, you will answer questions about your age, training and
riding experience to determine where you fit in the study. To gather information, several small cameras, radar, GPS and a recording unit will
be attached to your motorcycle for one year. Once the equipment is
attached, your job is to ignore it and ride like you normally would. The
data is encrypted as it is collected and kept confidential.
They have selected a number of motorcycles representing a cross
section of riders and types of riding: beginners, sport bikes, cruisers and
touring, and designed their equipment and mounting system to work with
several specific models, and participants must live in or near the targeted
study areas that cover different terrain and traffic patterns; Blacksburg,
Virginia, Orlando, Florida and Irvine, California. For more details, contact
VTTI at www.motorcycle.vtti.vt.edu.
FEDS PROPOSE
DISTRACTED DRIVING GUIDELINES FOR AUTOMAKERS
U.S. Department of Transportation chief Ray LaHood has announced
a new set of proposed distracted driving guidelines for automakers that
would limit the use of in-car tech solutions that are “not directly relevant
to safely operating the vehicle, or cause undue distraction by engaging
the driver’s eyes or hands for more than a very limited duration
while driving.”
From cell phones to GPS screens, distracted driving is an ever-present
road hazard in today’s techo-centric world, especially for vulnerable travelers like motorcyclists, but soon video games and Facebook friends could
be within arm’s reach as drivers hurtle down the highway in the next generation of cars from Detroit.
Coming dashboard devices would deliver a whole new level of eye
candy and brain entrapment, as more than 90% of cars debuting in the
next five years are expected to be equipped with Internet-connected
screens and other cutting-edge wonders. Automakers are responding
to surveys that show 75% of young adults want touch-screen technology
in their cars.
But, not if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can hit
the “Hold” button. The agency’s proposed guidelines -- which do not carry
the weight of law -- call for automobile manufacturers to make some
dashboard electronic devices automatically shut down once a car starts
moving, unless they’re for passengers and cannot be seen by the driver.
The guidelines cite six activities that should not occur while driving:
text messaging, Internet browsing, using social media, entering addresses
in navigation systems, dialing phones and reading display screens
with more than 30 characters of text.
Studies show that drivers double the risk of a crash if they take their
eyes off the road for more than two seconds, yet 41 states still allow
using a cellphone hand-set while driving and fifteen allow texting
behind the wheel.
WEIRD NEWS: FEELING THE WIND IN YOUR EAR
Today’s phones can deliver the sound of a heartbeat, but soon you’ll
actually feel the throbbing.
At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Artificial
Muscle Inc. demonstrated how it can make mobile devices shake and rattle
with great realism, employing a technology that uses plastics that function
like muscles, allowing you to feel the rumble of a Harley or the reverberation of a shotgun blast.
The company showed off an iPhone it had modified by placing one of its
Vivitouch “motors” inside that shook a modified Xbox controller to allow
the user to feel what it’s like to hold a beating heart. In another instance, it
let the user experience the signature rumble of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle starting up.
CHOPPERS FACE EURO-SION OF RIGHTS
They’re long and lean, and Europe is looking to ban them. Custom motorcycles are coming under fire across the pond, according to Motorcycles.
about.com. Along with proposals to limit motorcycle emissions, force anti-lock brake systems on all bikes, and prohibit engine tuning for increased
power; European Parliament is considering a ban on extended forks. The
issue will be voted on in April and the limits on modifications could take
effect by 2014; ABS rulings and stricter emissions could be enforced by 2016.
“The proposed EU Regulation on Type Approval and Market Surveillance
of two and three-wheeled vehicles passed its first reading, Committee
stage, on 5th December even though an impact assessment on many
elements of the proposal was ongoing,” writes MAG-UK (Motorcycle Action
Group), “and the Delegated Acts appear to have moved well outside the
scope of the Commission’s original proposal.”
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2012 NCOM CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS
The 27th annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother’s Day weekend,
May 10-13, 2012 at the J W Marriot located at 10 S. West St., Indianapolis,
Indiana 46204. This annual gathering will draw bikers’ rights activists from
across the country to discuss topics of concern to all riders, so reserve your
room now for the special NCOM rate of $99.00 by calling (800) 266-9432
or (317) 860-5800.
Registration fees for the NCOM Convention are $80 including the Silver
Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night, or $45 for the Convention
only. All motorcyclists are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meetings,
seminars and group discussions will focus on legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride and Freedom of the Road.
To pre-register, call the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at
(800) 525-5355 or visit www.ONABIKE.com.
The National Coalition of Motorcyclists is requesting that MRO’s, motorcycle clubs, and riding associations submit the names of those members
and supporters who have died since May 2011, so that we may honor their
memories during the traditional “Ringing of the Bell” tribute to fallen riders
during the opening ceremonies. Dedications can be e-mailed
to [email protected].
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly
is to fill the world with fools.”
~ Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820 - 1903)
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5 Reasons You Should Never Agree to a Police Search
(Even if You Have Nothing to Hide)
Do you know what your rights are when a police officer asks to search
you? If you’re like most people I’ve met in my eight years working to educate the public on this topic, then you probably don’t.
It’s a subject that a lot of people think they understand, but too often
our perception of police power is distorted by fictional TV
dramas, sensational media stories, silly urban myths, and
the unfortunate fact that police themselves are legally allowed to lie to us.
It wouldn’t even be such a big deal, I suppose, if our
laws all made sense and our public servants always treated
us as citizens first and suspects second. But thanks to the
War on Drugs, nothing is ever that easy. When something
as stupid as stopping people from possessing marijuana
came to be considered a critical law enforcement function, innocence ceased to protect people against police
harassment. From the streets of the Bronx to the suburbs
of the Nation’s Capital, you never have to look hard to find
victims of the bias, incompetence, and corruption that the
drug war delivers on a daily basis.
Whether or not you ever break the law, you should be
prepared to protect yourself and your property just in case
police become suspicious of you. Let’s take a look at one
of the most commonly misunderstood legal situations a
citizen can encounter: a police officer asking to search
your belongings. Most people automatically give consent
when police ask to perform a search. However, I recommend saying “no”
to police searches, and here are some reasons why:
1. It’s your constitutional right. The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects us against unreasonable searches and seizures. Unless
police have strong evidence (probable cause) to believe you’re involved in
criminal activity, they need your permission to perform a search of you or
your property.
You have the right to refuse random police searches anywhere and
anytime, so long as you aren’t crossing a border checkpoint or entering a
secure facility like an airport. Don’t be shy about standing up for your own
privacy rights, especially when police are looking for evidence that could
put you behind bars.
2. Refusing a search protects you if you end up in court. It’s always
possible that police might search you anyway when you refuse to give
consent, but that’s no reason to say “yes” to the search. Basically, if there’s
any chance of evidence being found, agreeing to a search is like committing legal suicide, because it kills your case before you even get to court.
If you refuse a search, however, the officer will have to prove in court
that there was probable cause to do a warrantless search. This will give
your lawyer a good chance to win your case, but this only works if you
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said “no” to the search.
3. Saying “no” can prevent a search altogether. Data on police searches
are interesting, but they don’t show how many searches didn’t happen because a citizen said no. A non-search is a non-event that goes unrecorded,
giving rise to a widespread misconception that police will
always search with or without permission.
I know refusing searches works because I’ve been collecting stories from real police encounters. The reality is
that police routinely ask for permission to search when
they have absolutely no evidence of an actual crime. If
you remain calm and say no, there’s a good chance they’ll
back down, because it’s a waste of time to do searches that
won’t hold up in court anyway.
4. Searches can waste your time and damage your
property. Do you have time to sit around while police rifle
through your belongings? Police often spend 30 minutes
or more on vehicle searches and even longer searching
homes. You certainly can’t count on officers to be careful
with valuables or to put everything back where they found
it. If you waive your 4th Amendment rights by agreeing to
be searched, you will have few legal options if any property
is damaged or missing after the search.
5. You never know what they’ll find. Are you 100 percent
certain there’s nothing illegal in your home or vehicle? You
can never be too sure. A joint roach could stick to your
shoe on the street and wind up on the floorboard. A careless acquaintance
could have dropped a baggie behind the seat. Try telling a cop it isn’t
yours, and they’ll just laugh and tell you to put your hands behind your
back. If you agreed to the search, you can’t challenge the evidence. But if
you’re innocent and you refused the search, your lawyer has a winnable
case.
Remember that knowing your rights will help you protect yourself, but
no amount of preparation can guarantee a good outcome in a bad situation. Your attitude and your choices before, during, and after the encounter will usually matter more than your knowledge of the law. Stay calm no
matter what happens, and remember that you can always report misconduct after things settle down.
Finally, please don’t be shy about sharing this information with your
friends and family. Understanding and asserting your rights isn’t about
getting away with anything, and it isn’t about disrespecting police either.
These rights are the foundation of freedom in America, and they get
weaker whenever we fail to exercise them.
Scott Morgan is Associate Director of FlexYourRights.org and co-creator
of the film 10 Rules for Dealing with Police.
Follow Scott Morgan on Twitter: www.twitter.com/drugblogger
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2012 Milestone Members
We would like to acknowledge our newest 2012 Milestone Members
and thank them for their continued dedication to the organization.
10 Years:
Edward O’Brien
Dale Williams
Joe Weber Jr.
Jerry Walts
Kirt Christian
Tim LaBarr
Alan Pimm
Timothy Ribis
Matt Guarino
Murray Levy
Barbara Bargmann
John Cleveland
Kelly Loiacono
Susan Buck
Les Furman
Don Lorow
Jeff Griffith
Debra Levy
Carolyn Dubicki
15 Years:
Dan Drexel
Artie Tappen
Charlie Lohmeyer
Howard Price
Robert Hervan
Kevin Connor
Ernie Persi III
Bill Storch
Brian Sugden
20 Years: Bill Prost
Ed Stoll
Steven Brady
Ihor M Blahyj
Ed Andross
Roy J. Randal
Steven Sorensen
Daniel Hamer
Bob Rodriguez
Marc Martino
Linda Alton
Lewis Fleming
21 Years:
Robert B Bancroft
Joe “Tazz” Valla
Peter Kunkel
22 Years:
Leon P Karlak Sr
Rose Costantini
Joseph R Garces
Campbell Whitford
The Hawgologist
Tracey L Arnett
Salvatore A. Bonafede
23 Years:
Alan R. Oakley
David B Wells
Jan Mahoney
Ken Dugan
Ed Gilmore
24 Years:
Sue Matteson
A.J. Travis
Peter Campanella
Curt Dunnam
Ed Jurenko
Paul W Prochilo
25 Years:
Ryder Fitzgerald
26 Years:
Roddy Niesen
Dan “Wind” Smallwood
Gaeton “Guy” Godios
27 Years:
Woody Bustle
28 Years:
Jeff Barkley
William Clay
Richard L Gardner Jr
29 Years:
Paul W Siejak
30 Years:
Dennis Hollfelder
Mike Gleber
Bruce Roemmelt
33 Years:
Keith C Mark
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Our Newest Charter Life Member:
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25 Years:
Becky Persons
John “Junkyard” Graham
Stephen Cunningham
Stephen Woesthoff
Darlene Roger
Russell Raymondo
Joanne Best
Robert E. Chatterson
John “FaReal” Killings
Gary VanValkenburg
New York State Motorcycle Road Test Waiver
DMV offers an option to the traditional motorcycle road test given at the DMV locations. A
person is now eligible to secure a class M or MJ license provided that he or she is the holder
of a valid “New York driver’s license, and has successfully completed the 15-hour “Basic
RiderCourse®” developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). The course must be
completed at a DMV/MSF approved training site. The course includes a written test and a
skills test which must be passed, and the individual must have a motorcycle permit in order to
receive the waiver.
The approved MSF course is offered in New York State through the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF). To find the nearest training site, you may access the MSF web site at http://
www.nysmsp.org/ or call them at 1-800-446-9227.
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New York State Motorcycle Safety Program: http://www.nysmsp.org/
Course Overview
MOTORCYCLES MAKE SENSE -SO DOES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Motorcycle Safety Foundation - Motorcycle Rider Courses
LEARN FROM THE PROS
For many people,
motorcycling is a fun
sport as well as an energy-efficient
means of transportation. However,
motorcycling requires skill, concentration
and reasonable precautions. Although it is
possible to ride a motorcycle without specialized
training, trial and error is a tough teacher of motorcycling
skills. That’s why virtually all motorcycle groups have
endorsed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Motorcycle
RiderCourse® (Basic RiderCourse® or BRC) for beginning
riders; Basic RiderCourse - 2® (BRC2) for experienced riding
skills; and the Advanced RiderCourse (ARC) for learning
advanced specialized techniques.
Taken from:
New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee website:
http://www.safeny.ny.gov
THE STUDENT PROVIDES:
Students provide the following protective clothing:
1. Boots with walking heels, high enough
to cover ankles;
2. Long pants of denim, other heavy material
or motorcycle riding pants;
3. Leather gloves - full fingered and unlined
but not too thin
4. Long-sleeved jacket or shirt, made from denim
or other heavy material;
5. Approved eye protection;
6. USDOT-approved motorcycle helmet. Some training
sites have loaner helmets available, check with the site
for information.
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THE COURSE
The Basic RiderCourse® is designed for beginning riders.
It was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
and approved by the New York State Department of Motor
Vehicles. It consists of classroom and on-motorcycle
instruction including the following:
1. Preparing to ride
2. Turning, shifting and braking
3. Street strategies
4. Special situations
5. Increasing riding skills
6. Maintenance and insurance
PROVIDED BY THE COURSE:
The Basic RiderCourse is taught using a lightweight
(100cc - 350cc) motorcycle provided for class use.
These motorcycles are restricted to off-street use only.
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NY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011
May 21
May 27
Albany - ABATE of New York – 16th Annual Freedom Rally - Ride to the Capital. All Motorcyclists Welcome. Come fight for your rights!
Macedon - Harv’s Harley-Davison’s 50th Anniversary Bike Show And Competition - Take a ride out to beautiful Macedon, New York for the 50th Annual Harv’s Harley Davidson
Bike Show and Competition. This huge event will feature Live Music by Ebb Tide and 50/50. Also featuring :The Wall Of Death”, America’s’ original Extreme Motorcycle Thrill
Show. Join Harv;s as they celebrate their 50th Birthday! Free T-Shirts! Free 50th Anniversary Souvenir to first 500 entrants! Awards for Custom, Stock, Touring, and Antique
claases of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Antique Harley owners, this is a unique opportunity for you to showcase your classic motorcycle at one of the best and biggest shows of it’s
kind in New York State. Bike Show entry forms are available at Harv’s Harley-Davidson. Deadline for Bike Show entry is May 17, 2012. For more information call Harv’s at 585-3770711 or write [email protected]. Time: 10:00am / Place: Macedon Center Fireman’s Field, 2481 Canandaigua Road, Macedon, New York 14502
May 27 - 28 Wayland - Marty’s 29th Annual Memorial Day Poker Run
Take a ride through the beautiful Upstate New York country side. Starting at 11101 Clayson road, the ride begins. Leaving at 12pm, the ride changes every year. Maps are provided.
Touring around hills and lakes, the group stops at three bars. Pick up your playing card at each stop. Anyone can join the ride along the way. The ride ends at the Wayland Gun club,
the fun really begins! There are free motorcycle games, free draft beer, bike show, live band, food available and much more! Free camping is available. No dogs or guns. Breakfast
and bloody Marys are available the next morning! The cost $10 per person.
June 1 - 3 Old Forge - Thunder In Old Forge • North Street Pavilion, Old Forge, NY - Central Adirondack Bike Festival called Thunder In Old Forge. Located in the Adirondacks of New York
State, this event has quickly become one of the favorites due to the open events, tons of music experiences, the vendors, the food and above all the festival fun you come to enjoy
in Old Forge NY. http://www.thunderinoldforge.com
June 1 - 3 Gowanda - Gowanda’s Hollywood Happening - Bike Show, Organized Run, Bike Parade, Tattoo Contest, Bike Rodeo, Music, Food, Beer, and lots more. Three Days of Hot Bikes!
Cold Beer! Great Music! Please come and join us for a weekend of good times, music, and drinks as well as events scattered all over town! The Happening benefits the ongoing
restoration efforts of the Hollywood Theater. www.gowandahollywoodhappening.com
June 1 - 10 Warrensburg - Warrensburg Bike Rally - Located on the corner of Main Street and Raymond Lane next to the Post office -- approximately 4 miles north of Lake George on Rte 9.
The Warrensburg Bike Rally is a ten day event that’s famous for its huge daily crowds and having something for everyone in the family! This is a Free Admission event with plenty
of vendors and activities. www.warrensburgbikerally.com
June 2
Arkport - Conesus Lake Riders - Annual “Ridin’ for a Reason” Run - All proceeds benefit Camp Good Days & Special Times on Keuka Lake.. Camp Good Days – Celebrating
Courage (in Children) Since 1979. AMA Sanctioned / Sponsored by Conesus Lake Riders - $15/bike, $5/passenger includes a 1 Door Prize ticket per bike or vehicle • Register at
Arkport Cycles in Arkport, NY. Registration starts at 10:30AM, ride leaves at Noon. This is a parade style run through the wine country of the Finger Lakes with 3 stops, including at
Camp Good Days on Keuka Lake. Ride ends at Springwater American Legion. Food, Raffles & Door Prizes available at the Springwater Legion at the end of the ride. For information, contact Conesus Lake Riders Members - Dick Rider, 585-746-1688 or Bill Knapp, 585-519-9708
June 3
Glenfield - Lewis Chapter of ABATE - Breakfast meeting & Ride • Pioneer Café, 10am - Glenfield
June 3
Staten Island - Brains, Brawn, Bravery, Biker Event - The police escorted local ride will start at Monsignor Farrell HS, 2900 Amboy Road in Staten Island. Sign-in is from 10:00 am
to 12:00 pm. The fee is $20.00 for the rider and a passenger. The fee includes breakfast. The ride ends with food and music. All the proceeds go to the Chuck Margiotta Scholarship
Fund. For more information call (718) 698-9494,or go to http://www.ChuckMargiottaScholarshipFund.com
June 5 – 9 Lake George - Americade – 30th Annual • http://www.americade.com/
June 9
Syracuse - Onondaga Chapter of ABATE Proudly Presents 12th Annual Motorcycle Run
Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY on Saturday at High Noon--$10.00 Donation – Must be gassed up and ready to Go! KICKSTANDS UP at E-X-A-C-T-L-Y
1:00 PM SHARP!! Contact info: (315) 635-7958 or (315) 572-9453 or Carl Baker @ 200-8523. “Let Those That Ride Decide” – A.B.A.T.E. WANTS YOU!!...Fight for your Motorcycle
Rights…before they’re gone…
June 9
Gowanda - Gowanda Harley-Davidson - Annual Women’s Fun Run - Annual Women’s Fun Run. Just a simple run with the female staff of the shop. Meet at: Gowanda HarleyDavidson, 2535 Gowanda Zoar Road • Time: 3pm – 6pm
June 10Buffalo/Erie Chapter of ABATE – 16th Annual COPS Run - EVERYONE IS WELCOME! C.O.P.S. is Concerns of Police Survivors. Each year, between 140 and 160 officers are killed
in the line of duty and their families and co-workers are left to cope with the tragic loss. C.O.P.S. provides resources to help them rebuild their shattered lives. Phone 716-825-2627
or 716-627-6715.
June 10
Canandaigua - Ontario Chapter of ABATE - 4th. Annual Crack Shot Run. - Enjoy a new twist on an old favorite. Join Us for an enjoyable ride through the Finger Lakes region plus
a Paintball target shoot ending with food, beverages and prizes. Sign up 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Don’s Inn, 3853 State Route 5 & 20, Canandaigua, NY 14424 • Last bike in by 4:00
pm • All are welcome
$10.00 per person. • http://www.abatenyontario.20m.com/
June 14
Brooklyn - Brooklyn-Alliance Chapter of ABATE - Monthly Chapter Meeting - Time: 7pm / When: 2nd Thursday of each month / Where: Dirty Riders Clubhouse, 2519 Atlantic
Avenue Brooklyn, NY. For more information email [email protected]
June 16
Boonville - Lewis Chapter of ABATE - Veterans Remembrance Ride • Boonville VFW, 9am
June 18
Everywhere - 21st Annual International Motorcycle & Scooter – Ride to Work Day • http://www.ridetowork.org/
June 22 – 24Pattersonville - Harley Rendezvous Classic Motorcycle Rally - A true Old School Biker Party, the Harley Rendezvous is known by the regulars as The Vous. The event includes a
motorcycle rodeo, bike show, camping, music, wet t-shirt contest, and more. The motorcycle rodeo will include a trike pull, weenie bite, slow race and others. The bike show will include classes for antique, best paint, best v-twin, best radical, best special interest and more. Indian Lookout Country Club, 1142 Batter Street, Pattersonville, NY • www.harleyrendezvous.com
June 24
Buffalo - Ruben Brown Motorcycle Run - Founded in 2001 by professional football player Ruben Brown, the Ruben Brown Motorcycle Run was created as a fundraiser to support
the Ruben Brown Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation. Ralph Wilson Stadium, Buffalo, NY • www.rubenbrownfoundation.com/the-ruben-brown-motorcycle-run/
June 24
Brooklyn - 13th Annual Veterans Recognition Day Ride - Sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc Chapter 1, New York. This is a Police Escorted Ride to Eisenhower Park Veterans Memorial near East Meadow for a brief ceremony and return to the Bay Ridge American Legion Hall (345 78th Street) in Brooklyn (Approximately 65 miles) for food, music and soda.
Registration at Caesar’s Bay Parking Lot, near the TD Bank 1630 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Registration 9:00 to 10:45 AM. Ride Departs at 11:00 AM Sharp • Donation:
$20.00 Rider, $10.00 Passenger • Proceeds used to benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation. For more information contact Ray Robertson at 917-577-6356 or email: [email protected] • http://www.RollingThunderNY1.com
June 29 - July 1Alexandria Bay - 6th Annual Thousand Islands River Run Motorcycle Rally - Alexandria Bay, NY - Live music, Entertainment, Vendors, Food, and Contests. For more information call the Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce at (315) 482-9531, Mary at 315-482-4105 or visit the Thousand Islands River Run website at www.tiriverrun.com.
June 30
Chili - “Spokes For Spina Bifida” Poker Run Presented by the American Legion Riders, Chili NY Chapter to Benefit the Greater Rochester NY Spina Bifida Association - Chili
American Legion Post 1830 • 450 Chili-Scottsville Road, Scottsville, New York 14546 / Registration Time: 9:30 am till 11 am. / Cost $15 per biker and $10 per Passenger. Raffles,
Prizes, and Picnic Lunch at the end of the ride. All bikes due back by 3 pm.
July 5
Lewis Chapter of ABATE - Adopt A Highway Cleanup before monthly meeting
July 7
Syracuse - Onondaga Chapter of ABATEProudly Presents – 12th Annual Freedom of Choice Run - ATTENTION ALL BIKERS - Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St.,
Syracuse, NY, on Saturday at High Noon. KICKSTANDS UP AT EXACTLY 1:00 PM SHARP! – Be Gassed UP and Ready to Go! Contact Info: (315) 635-7958 or (315) 572-9453. “Let
Those That Ride Decide” – A.B.A.T.E. WANTS YOU!!...Fight for your Motorcycle Rights…before they’re gone…
July 7
Lewis Chapter of ABATE - Doc Memorial Ride • Time and place TBD
July 8
Buffalo/Erie Chapter of ABATE – 24th Annual Mystery Run • Information TBD
July 8
Brockport - Brockport BBQ & Music Festival Poker Run - Northampton Park (Ski Lodge Area) Hubbell Road Brockport, NY 14420 • Registration at 9am. Run Starts at 10am.
Return at 3pm. Various Locations Around Monroe County, NY Part of the Brockport BBQ & Music Festival July 6-8th (Cruise In on July 6th) • $25 first rider, $10 additional riders.
Benefits the Wilmot Cancer Center. • Contact Info: Rob Blair, 585-472-5093 or email [email protected]
July 12
Brooklyn - Brooklyn-Alliance Chapter of ABATE - Monthly Chapter Meeting - 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Dirty Riders Clubhouse, 2519 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY • For more information email [email protected]
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July 12 - 14 Alexandria Bay - 2012 NYS Hog Rally - Great Riding, Vendors, Music, Bike Games, the Beautiful St. Lawrence River, and more. For more information visit the official NYS HOG
website www.nystatehogrally.com
July 14
Syracuse - Onondaga Chapter of ABATE Proudly Presents – 2nd Annual Chapter Swap Meet - Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall High Noon. Vendors wanted - come early for
signup and setup (11:00) –Motorcycle parts along with a variety of biker-related products available. FUN/FOOD & Beverage is also available. - Contact Info: (315) 635-7958 or (315)
572-9453. “Let Those That Ride Decide” – A.B.A.T.E. WANTS YOU!!...Fight for your Motorcycle Rights…before they’re gone…
July 14
Syracuse - ABATE of NY Inc - Region C Meeting • The Loop Grill • 10 am.
For more information contact Region C Coordinator: Tim Thomas at: 315-676-4241 or [email protected]
July 15
Utica - Utica Ride for Kids - For the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - When you join hundreds of other motorcyclists for this scenic ride through the New York countryside,
you’ll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF’s medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. • Start at: Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept. 5476 Trenton Rd. Deerfield, NY 13502. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The ride will end
at Hildenbrant Pavilion in Old Forge. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors—the Ride
for Kids® “stars” of the day. Award presentations to top fundraisers will follow. See website for more information.
July 15
South Butler - Iron Horsemen – 37th Annual Street Bike Drags • Rain date: Sunday, July 22 - Warrick’s Dragstrip, South Butler, NY • Registration 11am. Racing starts at 1:30pm
Cash prizes, Refreshments, Vendors. $15 Donation. $5 Racer Entry.
July 15
Carmel - Putnam CAP’s 8th Annual Motorcycle Run for H.O.P.E. - Join us for Putnam CAP’s 8th Annual Motorcycle Run for H.O.P.E. on Sunday, July 15, 2011. This is a 70 mile
police escorted ride through scenic Putnam and Dutchess counties. Registration and breakfast begin at 9:30 AM. at Veterans Memorial Park, on Gipsy Trail Road in Carmel, NY.
The ride begins promptly at 11:00 AM. Upon conclusion of the ride, the bikers will enjoy lunch, music, giveaways, raffles and more...
All for only $25 per rider, or $35 with passenger. See www.putnamcap.org for directions and more details.
July 21
Owego - 4th Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride - The 4th Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride along State Route
38 is to draw attention to the new designated highway that was named to honor Vietnam Veterans; this ride is sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #377, 480, and
704 and by Chapter 17 of the Blue Knights. The 4th annual ride begins at the Owego Free Academy on Sheldon Guile Blvd., in Owego, NY on Saturday July 21, 2012. The 98 mile
ride kicks off at 10AM from Owego then stopping in Groton, NY for gas and food, before it continues on to Fair Haven, NY, where there will once again be food and entertainment… The ride is free and is open to the public. Please register between 8:00 & 9AM the day of the ride. For more information about the ride, call Bill @ (607) 222-6357, Harvey
@ (607) 898-3507, or Barry @ (315) 496-2921.
July 22
Fredonia - Trooper Toys For Tots Toy Transport - Sponsored by Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club • The ride starts at 152 Main Street in Fredonia. Registration is
from 12:30 am to 2:00 pm. The ride fee is $5.00 per person and includes lunch. Bring a toy for a child at Angola’s Cradle Beach Camp for disabled and disadvantaged kids. The ride
will be to deliver the toys. For more information call (716) 861-8041
July 22
Macedon - Poker Run - Sponsored by American War Dads Chapter 57
Gravino Park, Route 31, Macedon NY • All proceeds will benefit Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Sign up 9-10am at Gravino Park. Cost is $20 for Rider and $5 for Passenger. Breakfast at first stop. Burgers, Hots, and Soda included at conclusion of run.
July 28
Turin - Lewis Chapter of ABATE- Taking Care Of Our Own Ride - Turin Fire Department
July 28
Binghamton - March of Dimes - Bikers for Babies - 20th Annual Ride to help babies get a healthy start in life. Ride will start at Southern Tier Harley Davidson for a scenic ride
through upstate NY ending at Jamesville Beach State Park, Jamesville, NY There will be food, non-alcholic drinks, music, vendors and bike contests. Come and enjoy a fun day for
a great cause. More info will be provided when it becomes available. For more information contact Kathy at 607-235-0313 or write [email protected]. 8:00am - 5:00pm. Cost:
$25.00 • Southern Tier Harley Davidson, 1152 Front Street, Binghamton New York
August 3 - 5 South Butler - Tekni-Sounds Media of CNY – 2nd Annual Hot Rod Rumble and Biker Bash
South Butler Dragstrip and Motorsports Park, 3691 Slyburg Road, South Butler, NY. See flyer for more information
August 5 Central Valley - Hudson Valley Ride for Kids - For the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - When you join hundreds of other motorcyclists for this scenic ride through the New
York countryside, you’ll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF’s medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Start
at: Central Valley Elementary School, 45 Route 32, Central Valley, NY 10917. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or
shine! The ride will loop back to the start point. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors—
the Ride for Kids® “stars” of the day. Award presentations to top fund raisers will follow. See website for more information.
August 5 Amsterdam - The Ernest N. Bill Shull, Jr. Memorial Car & Bike Run - Sponsored by Friends and Family of Bill Shull, and Make a Wish of N. E. New York Chapter
The ride will start at Stewart’s Shop on State Rout.5s at State Rout 30 in Amsterdam. The motorcycles will go out on a 60 mile ride beginning at 11:00 am. The ride fee is $15.00 per
person. The ride ends with raffles, food, and music. The ride will benefit the Make-A-Wish of Northeast NY Chapter. For more information call (518) 441-7377, (518) 843-8669
August 9 Brooklyn - Brooklyn-Alliance Chapter of ABATE - Monthly Chapter Meeting - 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Dirty Riders Clubhouse, 2519 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY • For more information email [email protected]
August 10 Hartland - Hartland Fire Co Bike Night - The event includes a burnout contest starting at 5:30 pm. The event will be held at 8945 Ridge Rd. in Hartland. There will also be music
and food. For more information call (716) 308-7301
August 11 Syracuse - Onondaga Chapter of ABATE Proudly Presents – 7th Annual Memorial Run - THIS RIDE IS TO COMMEMORATE ALL OF OUR FALLEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS
WHO ARE WITH US IN SPIRIT. We Ride for Them – Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall – TIME TBA – Ride-in Bike Show, Free camping, Live Entertainment - Food/Beverage available – Fireworks – A Time to Remember… “Let Those That Ride Decide” – A.B.A.T.E. WANTS YOU!!...Fight for your Motorcycle Rights…before they’re gone…For Leaving Time from
the Loop – Contact Jerry @ (315) 572-9453 or John (315) 635-7958.
August 16 Multiple - America’s 911 Foundation Inc. - The America’s 9/11 Ride is about Remembering the Heroes, Volunteers and Victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and
since. (Our Annual Memorial Ride takes place in August respecting each site and the survivors, allowing them to mourn during September). This ride has multiple starting locations. Please see their website http://americas911foundation.org/ for a starting location near you.
August 16 - 19L ewis Chapter of ABATE – Woodmen’s Field Days
August 17 Newfane - Newfane Bike Night Cruise - 6:00pm - 10:00pm • Featuring good old rock & roll. Food, drink, and more! Fun for the whole family. Come and rock & roll with “The
Weight”. Free to everyone. All makes and models of motorcycles welcome. For more information call 716-683-9196 or 716-692-7200.
August 19 Dansville - Conesus Lake Riders - Annual Harley Raffle Drawing - Winner is drawn at the Poag’s Hole Hill Climb (need not be present to win)
1st Prize 2012 HD Dyna Super Glide or $9,500 Cash or a super sport bike as an option to the Dyna • 2nd Prize $500 Gift Card to Arkport Cycles • 3rd Prize $300 Gift Card to Arkport Cycles
August 25 North Tonawanda - 6th Annual Buffalo City Mission - Ride for the Homeless - Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda • Registration at 11am. Kickstands up at Noon
Riders $20. Passengers $10. • For non riders: Dinner $10. 12 & Under $3. Barbeque, Great Music, Biker Auction, and Biker Blessing • For more information and early bird registration form see flyer.
August 26 Geneseo - Conesus Lake Riders - Annual Dice Run to benefit Teresa House Hospice - AMA Sanctioned • Sponsored by Conesus Lake Riders and Lakeville Sportsman’s Club.
$20/person, includes a chance to roll for Grand Prizes • Ride kicks off at Highland Park Depot, 21 Highland Road in Geneseo. Registration starts at 10:30AM, ride leaves at Noon.
Grand Prize - 32” LCD HDTV / 2nd & 3rd Prizes - B&B Getaways. Live Music, Food, Raffles & Pre-season Football on TV at the Sportsman’s Club in Lakeville after the ride. For
information see flyer, or contact Carol Cook, Teresa House, 585-243-1978 or Mike Backus, Conesus Lake Riders, 585-335-5322.
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