Legislative Update

SCC 2006 Update!

It is time to be getting in Registrations for the SC Conference so we can plan the meals. Only one month to go and we need some idea of the attendance to finalize plans for food.
The cost is $ 40 per person or $ 70 per couple. This includes camping, drinks, food and fun.
Make checks payable to Sputnik. Send to:

SCC
275 Old Lexington Rd.
Elgin, Texas 78621

Thanks for giving this your immediate attention.
Sputnik chairman@tmra2.org

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Texas is hosting the SCC October 6-8, 2006... learn more

Why a Southern Cross Conference of State Motorcycle Rights Organizations?

The southern states hold 131 seats in the US House of Representatives and 22 seats in the US Senate. Southern states control 30% of the house and 22% of the senate. Southern states have a tendency to retain the representatives and senators much longer than other states; many of our representatives and senators hold senior positions and sit on most important committees and subcommittees.
The chairmen of many important committees are southern.
Our southern states are not receiving a fair share of federal highway funds taken at our gas pumps. Southern roads are poorly maintained due to the unfair funding formulas used by the federal government.
Federal mandates are creating more work for our SMRO's fighting seat belt and helmet mandates.
A need is seen for southern states and SMRO's to form a legislative coalition and effect change in Washington. We can be much more effective by working and visiting Washington together.

Mission Statement:
The Southern Cross Conference will provide an effective means of promoting discussion and direct communication among participating southern motorcycle rights organizations in an informal educational environment. Recognizing the importance of southern influence at the federal level, this leadership conference will encourage the development of skills and knowledge necessary to become a strong political voice in Washington.

The first annual Southern Cross Conference of SMRO's was co-hosted by ABATE of SC and CBA/ABATE of NC and held October 29, 2005 in Charleston South Carolina. Workshops taught at SCC 2005 included:
1) Southern Political Powerbase: Who Are They and What Can They Do For Us?
2) Mr. Biker Goes To Washington: Planning a Successful Trip
3) Federal Government 101: How The Big Guys Get Things Done
4) Herding Cats: Organizing Effective Lobby Teams

Currently Involved Southern SMROs:
Florida: ABATE of FL
Georgia: ABATE of GA
Kentucky: KMA/KBA
Louisiana: ABATE of LA
Mississippi: ABATE of MS
North Carolina: CBA/ABATE of NC
South Carolina: ABATE of SC
Texas: TMRA2
Virginia: VFR & ABATE of VA

Become part of the solution by joining with us to protect your liberties.

http://www.southerncrossconference.com/

Ride Safe & Free (while U steelcan)
Greg Bodovsky
Senate District 22 Advisor
Texas Motorcycle Rights Association
http://www.tmra2.org/index.shtml

LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE
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First they came for the Communists,
and I didn’t speak up,
because I wasn’t a Communist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn’t speak up,
because I wasn’t a Jew.
Then they came for the Catholics,
and I didn’t speak up,
because I was a Protestant.
Then they came for me,
and by that time there was no one
left to speak up for me.
Rev. Martin Niemoller, 1945