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November 2022

Presidents Report ImageWhen this article reaches everyone it will be the beginning of November and we will have just celebrated Halloween. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and had a good time, and that you all returned home safe after any parties or festivities you may have enjoyed.

As I sit to write this it is October 15th. Once again there have been way too many accidents involving our fellow riders. As the days are getting shorter and the winter visitors are coming back, I must reinforce that you PLEASE “RIDE LIKE YOU ARE INVISIBLE” because you are to these other vehicles on the road. They do not see you and they do not “LOOK TWICE”, they do not respect your right of way. I want everyone to be able to enjoy riding and also to get home to your families safely.

One of the reasons we pushed so hard to get “Lane Filtering” passed here in Arizona is because motorcyclists getting rear-ended at traffic lights is one of the fastest growing causes for motorcyclists injury and death. It has become legal as of September 24th. I have seen many riders doing this properly and safely. I have also seen many who must think that it is “lane Splitting” that is legal. Please, as you go about your daily business take the time to explain to those you interact with the proper way to filter legally and especially educate those drivers who may not be aware of the new law.

At this time our upcoming Chapter elections should be open for nominations and elections should be completed by your November meetings. The Chapter secretary should note the results and in the Chapter minutes and submit them to the State Secretary. If any Chapter has any questions of needs assistance please contact me directly.

This is also the year that each Chapter elects their representative to the Board of Directors (BOD). Be sure to include that position in your elections.

Because we are a registered corporation we are required by law to hold a general membership meeting once each year. This it will be held in conjunction with our State Annual Member Party. We will be hosting this on November 12th. The times are from 12 Noon until approximately 4PM. The location for this event is Jake’s Corner Bar & Grill at 57564 N Arizona Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541. This about 20 miles south of Payson, 4 miles east of Hwy 87 on Hwy 188 near Roosevelt Lake. Jake’s is an ABATE business member and they are preparing a great time for all of us. Some of what you can look forward to is FREE meal to current ABATE members. Corn Hole contest. 3-Ball Pool Contest. LIVE MUSIC Building 12 Playing. We will have ABATE merchandise for sale. We will also have a ABATE annual member meeting and financial and membership disclosure as required. There is camping available nearby so plan on coming to this event and hanging out with your fellow ABATE members.

As always we need folks to step up and help run this organization. We are still looking for a couple of folks who would like to step up and fill a couple of open positions on the State Board. If anyone is thinking about it or needs additional information please give me a call.

As many of you know the Motorcycle Riders Foundation held their Annual Meeting of the Minds. This year’s event was in Des Moines, Iowa. This year I was able to attend and I was happy to see that we had 14 members of ABATE of Arizona in attendance. I believe 5 of our Chapters were represented. This year as in the past, it has been one of the best experiences of the year for me. I have always come back more energized and excited about what we need to work on and what needs to be done to keep this mission moving forward in a positive fashion. Mike Infanzon, representing ABATE of Arizona at the MOTM was privileged to be able except on our behalf the 2022 State Legislation Award presented to ABATE along with the MMA and the ACMC for our work in passing SB1273 the Lane Filtering Bill. It was fitting that Mike should be the one to except this because it was through his hard work that this was able to be accomplished. If you have not seen the photos of the aware just go to our State Facebook page and it is posted there.

Once again I strongly urge everyone to consider joining the MRF. If you are already a member, Thank You. There is information on joining both on our web page and also in the Masterlink. They are the driving force for motorcyclist rights in Washington DC, and they need our support. It would also be great to see every Chapter of ABATE of Arizona to step up and become a sustaining member of the MRF. If your Chapter is not a sustaining member please ask your Chapter officers to see what it takes to do so. Information is at www.mrf.org

This month the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs will be hosting their Annual Fund Raising Event, “RIOT ON THE RIVER 2022” at beautiful Winkelman Gila River Park, Winkelman, Arizona. The event is November 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th. There is a smoked dinner Saturday included with your admission. This is an Old School Biker Rally and the public is welcome so bring your friends and relatives and have a great weekend. There will be bike games and a bike show along with vendors, food and drinks. Live music Saturday, Admission is $20 per person and $30 per Couple.

ABATE of Arizona will have a pop-up set up to give information and we will be selling some of our merchandise. If you are in attendance stop by and help us out. We will also be helping the ACMC by selling 50/50 tickets. Come on out and help us support the ACMC.

Remember to Please support those businesses and organizations that support ABATE and the motorcycling community. The cost of being a business member is very reasonable and includes a monthly advertisement in the Masterlink along with a listing on our web page and two memberships in ABATE. Talk to businesses that you deal with about becoming an ABATE business member.

As always membership drives our organization. Spread the word! Always keep a few of our membership tri-folds with you and wear your ABATE gear when attending events. People need to be told about ABATE and they will not just join, You Need to Ask Them!!

Jim Butsback
State President
ABATE of Arizona


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