Remember, NEVER AGAIN, WILL AMERICA TURN HER BACK ON HER HONORABLE MILITARY AND VETERANS. "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another."--Author Unknown

July News...

It's been a long hot month all across the states. Some very important words from a Brother from Down Under "I have been involved with more great Brothers and Sisters in one month of my life (here in the states) than in 52 years of my life in Australia. It's hard for me to believe, but it's true. I work long hours and sometimes don't meet easily."

We should all be proud that we could give a Brother so far from home, and under such bad circumstances, the comfort and camaraderie that he so much needs at this place in his life. Dale will be going home soon, and I hope to keep in touch with him and his brother Kerry. I think this will turn into a life long friendship with our Brothers from Down Under.

October News...

I heard from one of our Aussie Brothers the other day. He's not doing well. The insurance company is jackin' him around with his, and his girl friends medical bills. He's still not fully recovered, but the company he works for, has been very lenient with his slow recovery. His girl friend isn't doing as well as expected. So, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

The following is a quote from the Northwest Harley Blog:

"Regardless of one’s stance on motorcycle clubs, rider associations, riding groups, or one-percent clubs, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the surging use of technology to reach out across the motorcycle base in the nation. In some instances, simple email proves useful for coordinating events, or the more sophisticated computer/cell/social networking/BB’s technology helps members interact and reach like-minded constituents, create grass-root initiatives and develop coordinated “calls to action.”

Such is the world of Bandido “Gimmi” Jimmy who is the National Commander for US Defenders, a grass root organization that helps educate motorcyclists on legislation strategies. This past weekend in a capacity filled WaCoC meeting, “Gimmi Jimmy” shared learning’s and presented concepts and ideas which have obtained legislative results elsewhere in the U.S. regardless of motorcycle club discipline or background. The Defenders program is about training constituents, developing strategies around letter writing campaigns, email campaigns, reaching out and touching (telephoning) state and national legislators and even canvassing motorcycle rally crowds who will then take that information/training back to their motorcycle clubs or riding groups to implement a motorcycle-centric “call-to-action” on biker legislation. The Defenders program is not a Motorcycle Rights Organization (MRO) such as the TMRA, TMRA II, ABATE, AIM, MRF and the AMA, but is manageable units of Motorcycle Clubs and Independent Riders manpower.

So, what does this really mean? Simply put, the Defenders are working cross-club i.e. Bandidos, Hells Angels, Gypsy Jokers, Mongols, independents, motorcycle riding groups/associations and women’s clubs for the improvement of motorcycling! They are helping energize grass root initiatives and providing methods for riders to protect rider rights from legislators who think it’s okay to indiscriminately tell us what to do…telling us what to THINK can’t be far behind, right?

There are some serious issues confronting the motorcycle community beyond the routine “drum beat” of helmet laws. For example; association rights, enhanced “affiliation” penalties, inattentive driver penalties, accident coverage, noise abatement, intellectual property rights, exhaust mandates, ordinances to eliminate rallies are just a few. Being organized to conduct legislative business in a professional way prevents misunderstanding or being marginalized on the sidelines while others do our thinking and make decisions."

If you want to get involved with grass root initiatives attend the next regional CoC meeting in your state or contact their offices. If you have questions concerning the US Defenders Program you can contact Defenders Lt. Commander, Companero Paul.

WORDS TO LIVE BY.

“A Patchholder will not discuss any club business whether it's about membership numbers, club goings on, or any member's personal information with anyone outside of the club. They understand that they are a Patchholder 24 hours a day whether or not they are wearing their colors. Everything they say or do in public can affect the club. They also understand that if they get out of line, that they are subject to be counseled for their own good and for that of the club. Wearing a patch is more than getting together for good times. It also means getting together for the other times, too. It constitutes a lot of work. It's committing themselves to a lifestyle in which they do not look for how their brothers or sisters can help them, but for ways that they can be of help to their brothers and sisters. They always look to give rather than to receive.

“They have the attitude that there are two types of people in the world: their brothers or sisters, and those who are a potential threat to the club. For this reason they will not discuss club related business, membership numbers, the club's movements, or personal information about their brothers or sisters with anyone outside the club. Anything that could possibly be used by anyone to piece together an informative picture of the club is a very serious security issue.”

Always be aware of the "Golden Rule" of conduct while traveling in club circles: If you give respect, you'll get respect. If you act with disrespect, then you'll be treated with the same.”

“Majority rules.”, “No member will go against anything the club has voted for and passed.”

“Absolutely no talking about Club business to persons outside the Club.”

“The tribe that showed compassion between its members could survive better than one that consisted of selfish individuals.”

“The modern teaching of personal rights (I have my rights and you are supposed to be tolerant of whatever I do) as opposed to personal cooperation, causes compassion to fall into disuse.”

Sincerely Nite Train

National Meet 2009

 

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