News Letter

Tuesday, 23 September 2008

October 2008

MEETINGS held 1^st & 3^rd Wednesdays

Social Meetings will be held @ different locations each month.

October 1^st Sylvias Family Rest.

2738 Ward Blvd

Wilson, Nc 27893

Buffet $8.99 or order from menu

** Meal will start 6:30pm **

** Meeting @ 7:30 **

** Feel free to bring a guest

Due to unforeseen circumstances at Fat Boys

our Legislative Meeting will be

held at The Breeze on October 15th

any questions Call Jesse 919-222-2521 or

Bob 252-714-4559

October 15^th The Breeze, Elm City

** Light Meal provided **

** meeting @ 7:30pm **

Tar River Basin Officer Nominations Are:

President: Jesse Watson

Vice President: Bob Burke

2^nd VP: Tom Umberger or Kenny Barnhill

Secretary: Linda Watson or Sandy McLaughlin

Treasurer: Debbie Wolfe

Legislative: Tom Umberger or Wayne McNamee

Sgt of Arms: Stewart Vester

Master Sgt of Arms: Bruce Barnwell

Events Coordinator for 2009: Need Volunteers

**Voting will be at the October Meeting**

BRUCE ON BIKERS' RIGHTS (9-2008 Special Edition) www.ldrlongdistancerider.com

DON'T CALL YOURSELF A FREEDOM FIGHTER
Unless you actually get out and vote!
Fellow Riders and "Freedom Fighters":

The November elections are only a few weeks away. Soon we will finally get a merciful reprieve from the disappointing back-and-forth "lipstick politics" polluting our myopic media, and at long last we will know whether the mess We the People made by voting for Dubya *twice* will be inherited by "Oblabla and the Mouth" or "McSame and the Milf".

SPEAKING OF VOTING... If you have not yet registered to vote, please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions about where or how to register or vote in any state, you'll find a wealth of information online at the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Voter Information Center www.eac.gov/voter

Remember that voting is not just a right: It's a responsibility. Your exercise of that right is necessary for the preservation of our freedom. If you don't exercise it, then don't ride around calling yourself a "freedom fighter".
And before you vote, I encourage you to get familiar with the real, substantive issues--not just what the cable TV talking heads are blathering about--and the political candidates' positions on those issues. Do not assume that all Democrats are liberals or anti-biker, or that all Republicans are conservatives or biker-friendly. It was, after all...

...A DEMOCRAT (U.S. Congressman Rob Andrews, NJ) who allied himself with ABATE of the Garden State [ http://tinyurl.com/62jmtj ] in this year's noble if unsuccessful attempt to unseat Frank Lautenberg, saying "I fully support the effort to preserve the rights of the motorcycle community by opposing unnecessary federal laws that seek to constrain the liberty of riders."; and it was

...A REPUBLICAN (State Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera, FL) who solicited the aid of ABATE of Florida's president and paid lobbyist James "Doc" Reichenbach II in sponsoring HB-137 [ http://tinyurl.com/6qbs9h ], legislation authorizing the seizure of motorcycles, threatening us with "They'll lose their bike... Their motorcycle license will be revoked for 10 years, and it's a mandatory arrest so they will go to jail."

Bikers--and all other voters, for that matter--must stop assuming that any political "label" is by itself sufficient basis for a responsible decision! And I can only hope I need not say the same about gender or race...

ONE MORE THING... Do not accept the spin and smear spewing from any political camp as gospel. And for God's sake, be skeptical about anything you read in those ridiculous chain mails that are clogging the pipes of the Internet www.snopes.com

is a good place to go to separate fact from fiction:

Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.

Health News:

On August 31^st, 2008 - Cliff Jackson, Lead singer of Steel Standing and CBA/TRB member was shot and killed. Please keep Cliff's family in your prayers as they go through this very difficult time. Cliff, you will remain in our hearts forever, never to be forgotten.

-Bobby Pittman had another operation on his leg. Get well soon Bobby, we miss you.

COMING EVENTS:

For more info on these rides go to the Events page on the website: www.tarriverbasincba.org

"Plan ahead so you can ride with us" We have a GREAT time !!

Sept 27^th Onslow Viet Vet Ride - We will be meeting at Bojangles in Snow Hill that morning at 7:00 am.

Oct 1st - Oct 5th Myrtle Beach

Oct 18^th Cliff Jackson Memorial Ride @ The Hogs Pen in Macclesfield

Watch the events page for the flyer with details of ride. If you would like to volunteer helping in any way contact Big Mike.

EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE IN SEPTEMBER:

August 29^th - Sept 1^st Our annual mountain ride this year was to Blowing Rock . We went to Grandfather Mountain some of us hiked up the mountain, walked across the Swinging Bridge (not me) and then back down the mountain while others couldn't handle the hike down and had to catch a ride back to the parking lot. We also hiked Linville Falls, went to Linville Caverns, Mystery Hill and rode on the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Our cabins were separated the first night for unforeseen problems but thanks to Jay at Blue Ridge Rentals got us together with side by side cabins for the remainder of our trip. We learned of grub worms w/turtlenecks and Gentle Giants, which boots are made for hiking and long walks, which ones are not, luggage that was left behind and how many people can fit in a 4 person hot tub. There was one bike that broke down and just couldn't get back together for our rides and they were missed on the rides and maybe next time things will go better for them. We had beautiful weather for riding all weekend and overall I believe everyone had a good time.

Sept 13^th Defenders of Freedom Poker Run sponsored by Guardian Brotherhood - Bob Burke sat at the CBA booth and signed up two new members and a renewal. Other CBA members rode in the poker run. A good turnout for the Guardian Brotherhood and a beautiful day to ride. They raised over $650.00. Only � the pig was eaten so they donated the other � pig to the Kitchen.

Sept 13^th Randolph County Poker Run with proceeds going to Randy Norris' family

Sept 13^th Poker Run for The Wesley Shelter in Wilson - cancelled and will be scheduled for another time. Donation of $100.00 will be sent now.

WINNERS AND LOSERS:

Had Lori Gardner of Washington been present at the meeting she would have won the attendance prize of $104.00. This money will now roll over to the Octobermeeting.

Down Rider 50/50 drawing winner was Jim Loper of Goldsboro. He donated his winnings back to the fund.

Nick Ward had his home broken into and some of the items stolen were his Sportbike, full face helmet, leathers, computer, shotgun and more.

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY REGONITIONS:

Oct 7^th Laurie Johnson Oct 17^th Tom Umberger

Oct 27^th Wayne McNamee

Things to Ponder

WalMart is lowering prices daily, how come nothing in the store is free yet

If it is illegal to drink and drive, why do bars have parking lots?

How do they get the deer to cross at that yellow road sign?

Is Santa so jolly because he knows where all the bad girls live?

Welcome New Members:

Mike & Patsy Bullock, Macclesfield

Ben White, Macclesfied

Charles Lay, Goldsboro

Scott Johnson, Goldsboro

Maragaret Summerlin, Wilson

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS:

Memberships who lapse over into the month past renewal month will have to re-join at a new member (single or couple) rate as well as lose their continuous membership status. Lapses in membership can affect your eligibility to serve as local and state officers as well as eligibility to become a lifetime member.

Please contact Sue at 236-1157 or Linda at 919-778-0049 to renew. If you know these members please remind them of their dues.

October Renewals:

Oct 1 Rudolph Barnes

Oct 1 Mitch & Mary Joyner

Oct 1 James & Kay Perry

Oct 17 Mark Raper

Oct Jeff Whitley

September Renewals:

Ronnie & Rhonda Davis 9-19

Middlesex Childrens Home Dec 13^th, 2008 and I need your help. I have had a few donations come in but we still need more. If you can donate $20.00 towards the food and supplies it would be greatly appreciated. If you can donate please contact me at: burk40@embarqmail.com . Thanks for your Support.

I received this from the coordinators of the Onslow Vietnam Vet Ride. Thought I would just pass it on to all you Myrtle Beach Riders::

Here are the new ordinances, and links to them online. The 3 that take effect immediately are 2008-57,2008- 58, 2008-68. The website was updated this afternoon, and I confirmed with city hall, and the website.

The Myrtle Beach City Council approved the following ordinances at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.  Some amend existing ordinances, while others are entirely new. Three are effective immediately, including the Noise Ordinance amendment, 2008-68. The remaining 12 ordinances take effect Sunday, December 21, 2008, which is 90 days from adoption. Use the links below to view individual ordinances as PDF documents.

Ordinances 2008-57, 2008-58, 2008-59, 2008-60, 2008-68,2008-69 and 2008-70 are laws of general application and should be read in context of the Chapter, Article and Division that they amend or supplement. The City Code is available for comparison, but note that the new ordinances have not yet been incorporated into the existing on-line code. Ordinance 2008-71 establishes an administrative process to handle infractions, as specified in Ordinances 2008-61, 2008-62, 2008-63, 2008-64, 2008-65, 2008-66 and 2008-67.

2008-57      Amend existing Nuisance law found in Chapter 10, Article II, Nuisances of the Code. The effects of an unpermitted special event, or rally are a public nuisance against public health, public decency, peace and order, public welfare and safety and the public economy and responsible parties to be held financially responsible for public cost that result from their promotion.

2008-58      Amend existing Special Event law in Sections 19-127, 19-128 and 19-156 of Chapter 19, Article VI, Special Events of the Code. Those events in or adjacent to City limits, permitted or unpermitted, that impose an excessive public resource deployment are unlawful, and responsible parties are to be held financially responsible for public cost that result.

2008-59      New law amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-1. No alcohol served between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Business can exempt from 2:00 a. m. to 6:00 a. m. sale prohibition upon showing of policy or practice that addresses among other things underage drinking, over-serving, internal and premises security.

2008-60      New Law. Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-7. Defrauding a restaurant is a misdemeanor.

2008-61      New law. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-220. Infraction. Administrative process. Short term rental, payers of accommodation tax, innkeeper or hotel check-in procedures; photo id for check-in; identification of all guests per room, identification of all vehicles; issue parking card.

2008-62      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-221. Administrative process. No alcohol consumption or open possession in parking areas, lots and garages. Business shall not permit.

2008-63      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-222. Administrative process. Use of parking lot for non-parking activities a nuisance. No destruction of landscaped areas by chairs, etc. Businesses shall not permit.

2008-64      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-223 through 14-227. Administrative process. Helmet and protective eyewear required for cycles and mopeds.

2008-65      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-228 through 14-231. Administrative process. No trailers parked on public streets, or unlicensed private lots.

2008-66      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-232 through 14-235.   Administrative infraction. Convenience store and premises security.

2008-67      New law. Infraction. Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-236 through 14-239. Administrative process. Minor or Juvenile Curfew: 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

2008-68      Amend existing Noise law found in Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-240. No loud mufflers; EPA labeling required, or maximum 87 decibels allowed at idle measurement.

2008-69      Amend existing law in Chapter 14, Article V, Section 14-85, adding section (b) (10). No loitering on commercial lots after hours, or when posted

2008-70      Amend existing law in Chapter 12, Article III, Division 1, by adding Section 12- 102: only 2 motorcycles per public parking space; Chapter 12, Article III, Division 2, Repeal deactivation of meters for bike parking.

2008-71      New law to enact Chapter 14, Article X, Sections 14-200 through 14-and/or reserve 14-219. Creation of administrative hearing process for disposition of infractions.

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