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Monday, September 9, 2013

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NEW MEXICO: 
Motorcycle run Saturday on behalf of Wounded Warrior Project

Sun-News report
09/06/2013 03:43:11 PM MDT

LAS CRUCES >> A motorcycle ride to raise funds and public awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project will be at 1 p.m. Saturday. The first-ever Warrior Run begins at Q's Brewhouse, 1300 Avenida de Mesilla, Suite 200. Costs to enter the event are $20 for a single rider, which includes dinner after the event. For dual riders, the cost will be $30, which includes two dinners. Proceeds from the run will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization that provides a full range of programs and services for injured veterans and their families. Registration will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Q's Brewhouse, The run will begin at 1 p.m. with stops at De La Vega's Pecan Grill and Brewery, 700 N. Telshor Boulevard; Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave.; and Chope's Restaurant and Bar, 16145 S. Highway 28, in La Mesa. Riders will receive raffle tickets for prizes at each stop along the route. The ride will end at Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho Ave. The venue will be open to the public at 5 p.m. with a $10 cover charge at the door. An after-party will be staged at Grapevine Plaza, where two fashion shows will be conducted along with performances from The Overcome Band, by Blush Burlesque, and a hookah lounge. There will be music, food, a cash bar, booths by local businesses and raffle
prizes throughout the night. Pre-sale tickets are available at www.desertjewelsinc.com.  For more information about the benefit motorcycle run, call Xavier Mendoza at 575-496-9390. More than 47,000 servicemen and women have been injured in the recent military conflicts. In addition to the physical wounds, it is estimated as many as 400,000 service members live with other wounds of war, including combat-related stress, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another 320,000 are believed to have experienced a traumatic brain injury while on deployment. The purpose of the Wounded Warrior Project is to raise awareness and to enlist public aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide direct programs and services to meet their needs. To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, go to www.woundedwarriorproject.org.


 PENNSLYVANIA
Motorcycle ride to benefit patients with MS

JEFF MEYERS Press-Republican
The Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club is hosting its first-ever MS Ride for Life and Poker Run today.
The club, which has been involved in fundraising activities for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for several years, has now added this weekend’s drive to help people who are battling multiple sclerosis.
“We pride ourselves on how we help out around the community,” said Mountain Riders member and event coordinator Dean Williams.
“For several years, we’ve had a team over at the (U.S.) Oval (during the annual Walk for MS events), but we decided to do a ride this year to see if we could raise some more money.”
The ride will cover about 100 miles, beginning at North End Repair on Route 3 in Plattsburgh, traveling to Saranac Lake and then back to Wilmington where an afternoon barbecue, life auction, raffles and entertainment will be offered.
People who do not participate in the ride can enjoy the barbecue for $10 a ticket.
For the ALS fundraisers, Mountain Riders have also donated money to a local individual and family dealing with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The group has tried to touch base with several patients with multiple sclerosis in the area in hopes of continuing that tradition from the ALS fundraisers.
However, if the Mountain Riders do not have any individuals to donate funds to, the money will go toward the Fletcher Allen Health Care Multiple Sclerosis unit in Burlington, Williams noted.
During its most recent ALS drive, the group raised more than $11,000.


TEXAS: 
Contents: 
1. Boozefighters MC Ch39 Teddy Bear Run - Granbury - Sept 6-7
2. COIR Bike Night - Dallas - Sept 12
3. 7th Annual Brazos Biker Bash - Axtell - Sept 13-15
4. Desgraciados MC 5th Anniversary Party - Quinlan - Sept 14
5. VFW Bike Night - Fort Worth - Sept 21
6. Cousins RC 3rd Annual VFW Fun Run - Lewisville - Sept 21
7. CVMA Military Appreciation Ride - Lewisville - Sept 28
8. Winos Crew MC Seagoville Hollister Heritage Party - Dallas - Oct 13
9. VNV/Legacy Vets MC Run to the Texas VietNam Wall - Arlington - Nov 9
10. Leathernecks MC Marine Corp Birthday Bash - Lewisville - Nov 9
11. from Suds, COIR Commander DFW Reg 2  RE: Call To Action
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1> Boozefighters MC Ch39 Teddy Bear Run - Granbury - Sept 6-7
Date: 9/1/2013
From: bamfgrl23@yahoo.com
11th Annual Teddy Bear Benefit Run
Granbury, TX
-Boozefighters MC, Chapter 39
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2> COIR Bike Night - Dallas - Sept 12
Date: 9/4/2013
From: SudsFXSTC@aol.com
Hello all,
Thursday Sept 12th, COIR and the DFW Region2 TCOC&I will be presenting Bike Night and the Anvil Pub in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas, TX. It's sure to be a rockin' good time. Please find the attached flyer and pass it on to your friends and make plans to stop by for a bit. This bike night precedes a weekend bike show in Deep Ellum on the 14th. Ride Safe and stay outta the heat as much as possible.
Respect,
~Suds
DFW-Region2 COIR Unit Commander
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3> 7th Annual Brazos Biker Bash - Axtell - Sept 13-15
 
Date: 9/4/2013
From: jessie@brazosbikerbash.com
Join us for the 7th Annual Brazos Biker Bash September 13-15, 2013 right next to Jim’s Cycle Shop, 3789 Hwy. 31 in Axtell, Texas (just outside of Waco).  This ADULT-ONLY “ANYTHING GOES” rally will host weekend-long live music, bike games, bike show, crazy “adult” games, 50/50 drawings, vendors, wet t-shirt contest and other “sexy” contests, breezy ride, and much, much more….. all under the BIG TENT!    No one under 21 admitted…period!!  Gates open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13th.   Check out our website for all the details… www.brazosbikerbash.com or call Jessie Abernathy @ (254) 836-0734.
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4> Desgraciados MC 5th Anniversary Party - Quinlan - Sept 14
Date: 9/3/2013
From: raybornterry@yahoo.com
9-14-2013. STARTING AT 3PM AND ENDING WHEN EVERYONE EITHER PASSES OUT OR GOES HOME.
ALL CLUBS ARE WELCOME. 50/50 DRAWING, DRINK SPECIALS, ADULT GAMES AFTER DARK.  
HELD AT 21534 CR 331 QUINLAN, TX.

FOR MORE INFO. GOAT 214-762-2740...COWBOY 903-456-8657..
 
-DESGRACIADO MAVERICK
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5> VFW Bike Night - Fort Worth - Sept 21
Date: 9/4/2013 
From: siege1818@gmail.com
There will be live music and food as well. The post will be open to everyone in celebration of POW/MIA Day. Bikers, tattoo artist, live music, food and cheap beer............
Siege
Sergeant at Arms
Rough Riders MC
Chisholm Chapter
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6> Cousins RC 3rd Annual VFW Fun Run - Lewisville - Sept 21
Date: 9/3/2013
From: secretary@cousinsrc.org
September 21, 2013
3rd Annual VFW Fun Run
Sponsored by VFW Post 9168 & Cousins RC
Registration begins at 9:00am first bike out at 10:00am Last bike in at 5:00pm
Prizes for 1st 2nd & 3rd place hands
Food, Vendors, Auction, Bike Wash, & More
Supporting Veterans Programs
Pre-Registration $10 for riders
On Site Registration $15 for riders
($5 for passengers)
Ride is approximately 160 miles
CBC
Jimmy "Clutch" Royston
Secretary
Cousins RC
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7> CVMA Military Appreciation Ride - Lewisville - Sept 28
Date: 9/1/2013
From: flightdeck_chief@yahoo.com
This is something new that CVMA 23-1 is doing this year and we are hoping for a great turnout. The ride ends at our annual fund raiser which is being held at Strokers this year.
Ride Safe and as always, "God Bless Our Troops"!
 
Bill Byrd (U.S. Navy- Ret.)
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association>Life Member,#110/23-1PRO
VFW Life Member--1268393
ABMA Life Member--L-834
Amateur Radio Operator--KC4OQB
 
FLYER:http://sudsandbutterfly.homestead.com/files/flyerMilitaryAppreciationRideSept28.jpg
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8> Winos Crew MC Seagoville Hollister Heritage Party - Dallas - Oct 13
Date: 9/5/2013
From: k.grace@sbcglobal.net
Seagoville Winos Party
Dallas, TX  @ Neon Cowboy
 
-Wino Rich
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9> VNV/Legacy Vets MC Run to the Texas VietNam Wall - Arlington - Nov 9
Date: 9/6/2013
From: gregeryr@gmail.com
Run to the Texas VietNam Wall
Arlington, TX  @ Ballpark
VietNam Vets / Legacy Vets MC
-Gunz VNV/LV MC
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10> Leathernecks MC Marine Corp Birthday Bash - Lewisville - Nov 9
Date: 9/3/2013
From: lychess69@gmail.com
Marine Corps Birthday
Lewisville, TX  @ VFW Post 9168
-Leatherneck Pac Man
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11> from Suds, COIR Commander DFW Reg 2  RE: Nat'l Call To Action
Date: 9/6/2013
From: SudsFXSTC@aol.com
Hi everybody,
We are asking help for a Call to Action again to stop thye widespread sale of E-15 fuel until they can prove it won't damage your engine or fuel system. We'll do our part, but we need all the help we can get. Please read the content below and follow the link to contact your US Rep or Senator. Thank you.
Respect,
~Suds
DFW-Region 2 COIR Unit Commander

National "CALL TO ACTION"
Your support is needed on HR 875 which is a bill that would stop the sale of E-15 and includes a study on the actual effects on the power train of your vehicles. 
What is the bill about?
Feds to Motorcyclists: Pump E-15 into your bike and go to jail.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) using ethanol blends of 15% ethanol in any vehicle that is not a passenger vehicle will be in direct violation of Federal law. The EPA has issued a list of possible plans to mitigate mis-fueling issues with the recently approved E-15 ethanol blends. Prior to E-15, the highest blend allowed for mass consumption was E-10. The MRF has been informing the EPA that the higher blend will be forced upon motorcyclists because of the remaining fuel in the hose from the previous customer. The EPA then said that a 4 four-gallon minimum purchase would be required by everyone. That was rolled back and an EPA document specifically mentions the work of the motorcycle rights organizations in the overturn of the mandatory minimum.
In order to stop the onslaught of higher ethanol blends the Motorcycle Riders Foundation asks that you support this important piece of legislation. HR 875 is a bill that would stop the sale of E-15 and includes a study on the actual effects on the power train of your vehicles.
Follow the link below to the Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independent's website for background info and instructions including phone numbers to make that call. Its easy and will only take a few minutes of your time.
Lets blow that Capitol Hill switchboard up!
Thank You for your Support
 
Respect,
Texas US Defenders/C.O.I.R. Team  
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Ride Free ~Suds & bttrflyhttp://sudsandbutterfly.homestead.com/


WISCONSIN - 

Just back from Harley Davidson's 110th Anniversary celebration!! So many photos and stories to tell!! Excellent trip!
I met folks from ALL over the world!! Their stories about their trek to Milwaukee were incredible!
Here's a photo from the Parade on Saturday! 6000 bikes, about 10,000 riders, and about 25,000 people lining the parade route! It was phenomenal!


Will be writing all kinds of articles about the trip! Stay tuned!  
My riding sister Melody White: 



INTERNATIONAL NEWS:

FEMA:
Parliament strongly divided on the need to include Powered Two-Wheelers into European technical inspections European Parliament Members (MEPs) voted to include powered two wheelers (PTWs) into the Commission's periodical technical inspections (PTI) proposal but voted to go into informal discussions until an agreement is found with the Council.

During today's Plenary Meeting in Strasbourg, MEPs voted in favour of reintegrating powered two wheelers (PTWs) into the Commission's periodical technical inspections proposal. Whilst this is a defeat for FEMA's campaign to exclude motorcycles, the fact that the vote was close and the discussions are continuing is not a victory for the Commission.

While institutional views (Council, IMCO, TRAN) had been in constant agreement up to now with motorcycle safety experts (such as Rune Elvik ), or Member States well-known for their safety outcomes (e.g. The Netherlands, Sweden, France), Socialist and Green MEPs headed by Isabelle Durant (Greens/Belgium) and Saïd el Khadraoui (Socialists/Belgium) stuck to their "position of principle" and managed to overturn, by a tiny majority, the compromise amendment negotiated and adopted in the Transport Committee.

With their amendment calling for "improved safety for motorcyclists" backed up with flawed Commission statistics provided by the periodic testing industry, MEP Durant and el Khadraoui are not only opposing their own government position, they also turned themselves into ‘motorcycle safety experts', without EU motorcycling knowledge or any PTW safety expertise. Furthermore, neither of them agreed to meet with FEMA.

FEMA was supportive of the TRAN compromise amendment as it called the Commission to provide new and unbiased evidence comparing safety results between countries with and without PTI before proposing to include L-category vehicle into the scope by 2016.

With today's Plenary vote, European motorcyclists have indeed lost a battle. But with such a tight vote (322/354), the Parliament is also showing how divided it is on this issue.

Further to reintegrating PTWs in the Parliament's text, MEPs sent it back to TRAN to find a compromise with the Council in view of an adoption in first reading before the end of the legislative period. Discussion with the Council will start after the summer break.

Several FEMA Committee members were at the vote, including Morten Hansen (NMCU), Eric Thiollier (FFMC), Dolf Willigers (MAG NL) and Chris Hodder (BMF). After the vote, Wim Van De Camp (CDA/NL) came out to explain to the many motorcyclists assembled the meaning of the vote.
Chris Hodder said: "Whilst this is a defeat for FEMA, it is not a victory for the Commission. Discussions will continue and we hope and expect that FEMA will be fully consulted on proposals that affect the millions of motorcyclists in the EU."

Contact press: Adriana Martin-Almendro email: campaigns fema-online.eu phone number: 0032 485663561