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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. For more information, call
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GUNNY'S SACK
I just returned from a meeting of the Oregon Confederation of Clubs (COC), down
in Canyonville, OR. This 2005 summer, we continued the new practice of meeting
MONTHLY in different towns around the state. Kind of spreading the thing around.
And more members from the various clubs and other rider groups can more easily
attend and see what goes on. I didn’t count the attendance, but it sure feels
good to see the interest in the COC from around the state.
As in every meeting, clubs and other rider groups are cordially invited to send
a rep to look us over. THE COC is here to serve the interests of all motorcycle
groups through action, both in the Courts and otherwise. That includes you folks
who ride those speedy sport bikes, or the very fuel-efficient motor scooters we
are seeing. It doesn't matter what you ride, your group is welcome to send a
rep. By working together we can accomplish so much more.
There were two things that struck me at this meeting. We need more participation
from everyone involved in the confederation, and we need to get our people to
the capitols of our states when our legislatures are in session. Elected
officials pay attention to people who care enough about their issues to show up
and be seen. If we aren't a presence in their minds they have other things to
do. The SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE. We need to let those folks know we care
enough to go and talk to them.
KATRINA'S BIKER VICTIMS: We are all very aware of the vast suffering in the
Southeast part of our country. ABATE of Louisiana is doing their best to assist
bikers there who need it. Many lost everything. HELP OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS by
sending contributions through ABATE of Louisiana. Send donations to their state
mailing address, so the Treasurer can track the money and get the help flowing
quickly: P.O. Box 541 St. Amant, LA 70774
Any questions on the relief effort, contact: State Executive President ˆ James
"Poet" Sisco 1-800-393-5966 abatepoet@aol.com, or the State Executive Treasurer,
Barb Sikes, at barb1106@yahoo.com, or call her at 1-800-268-5416
NIGERIA: The Nigerian "Motocycle" Union received a letter from the Nigerian
Commissioner of Information, asking their members to be law-abiding, to register
their bikes, and to get their motorcycle licenses. He also commended this
Nigerian biker group for their efforts in finding jobs for their members and
others in the community. Doesn't sound TOO unfamiliar to this Gunny's old ears.
Most Sack readers who are in ANY biker association or club here in the USA have heard campaigns before about urging our people to get their motorcycle
ENDORSEMENT! Just goes to show, no matter what country, continent or culture,
bikers have similar issues, and we stick together to look after our own.
WASHINGTON STATE: A couple here were jailed for road rage recently, because they
were charged with running a biker off the road. The driver of the car was
charged with 1st degree assault for striking the bike with her car, causing him
to leave the roadway and crash. Her husband was also charged, in his case with
4th degree assault, because THIS FOOL jumped out of the car, and went and
TACKLED THE BIKER after he crashed! The biker was still lying on the side of the
road, suffering from his injures. THIS CASE needs to be monitored, to be sure
these people get what's coming to them. From the JUDICIAL SYSTEM, that is. As a
side note, the organization that is tracking just such cases, and that does SO
MUCH more in the way of INFORMATION FOR BIKERS, is the Sons of Liberty Riders.
Let me give you just a little info about it, now that I have yer attention!
SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS: These folks aren't a club, and they're not really an
association, either. They're a group of biker activists of all stripes and from
all over. They share information on the Internet, and gather at least once a
year for their "TEA" conference. TEA = The Extreme Activists, since they are
just that. My boss, Oregon AIM (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) lawyer Sam
Hochberg, is knowledgeable about these folks, but here’s how YOU can find out
MORE, and read all about it: GO to their website at www.solriders.com. You can
also sign up for their VERY helpful email list. You'll get daily emails about
BIKERS RIGHTS issues from around the country, and you can contribute your own
words and actions, too. The group also sponsors a site on the "ROW", or "Right
of Way" campaign, to increase penalties for drivers who cause us to CRASH! The
ROW site is www.bikers4row.org, go look at 'em and BOOKMARK them now!
Keep the round side on the bottom
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