Legislative Update

"They are of the People, and return again to mix with the People, having no more durable preeminence than the different Grains of Sand in an Hourglass. Such an Assembly cannot easily become dangerous to Liberty. They are the Servants of the People, sent together to do the People's Business, and promote the public Welfare; their Powers must be sufficient, or their Duties cannot be performed. They have no profitable Appointments, but a mere Payment of daily Wages, such as are scarcely equivalent to their Expences; so that, having no Chance for great Places, and enormous Salaries or Pensions, as in some Countries, there is no triguing or bribing for Elections."
-- Benjamin Franklin (letter to George Whatley, 23 May 1785)

The day prior to my leaving for Oregon I attended a Motorcycle Safety andAwareness meeting as one of the speakers. About 30 people took part includingDPS Traffic Enforcement Division, NHTSA, SMSA, DPS Motorcycle TrainingDirector, Tx. Dept. of Transportation and several other persons. It wasactually very well orchestrated and could prove to be beneficial to TexasRiders. I will get more out next week when time permits.We will be holding more meetings in the near future.SMSA will be hosting a national Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Seminar inAustin, Texas on the weekend of August 19. I am hopeful that we will haveRebecca, the head of B.A.N.D., to attend that meeting as I will be inVirginia.

We flew out to Oregon to speak to the Oregon ABATE concerning the DelegateProcess and offer tips on running for office and winning with minimalamounts of money. Gunney picked us up at the airport and played host allweekend. It was cold and windy making for a real change from here.Gunney fired up some good ole Irish Stew and we washed it down with Irishcoffee. Those riders out there have some really pretty scenery to ridethrough but hardly anyone was doing that this weekend. The Presidentopened the meeting and then we had the first 1 ½ hours to fill withhistory of Dream Town and the delegate process. Then we offered the tipsfor winning a political office. The riders were very enthusiastic and gaveus a long lasting standing ovation. We sat in on a workshop on Leadershipand spent some fine time discussing all issues concerning biker rights.One member asked the President "We did just give him a one way ticketdidn't we?" That brought loud responses from others.The trip was very enjoyable though tiring. Thanks to ABATE of Oregon forbeing so warm and friendly. A very Special thanks to Gunney for being sucha superb host. He is a fantastic cook as well. Didn't get to see Sam whilewe were there. Guess it was just too cold for old people.NHTSA is pushing for helmet laws again but I have faith in our Warriorsthat it won't happen in Texas.

Thanks go out to Elmer McKeegan, our computer genius, for fixing us a CDthat could be formatted into our TV Show. We started off with the one fromEngland asking how close does a motorcycle have to be for you to see it?Thanks Elmer for sending those PSA's down to us.Thanks also to the Amarillo Boozefighters M/C for coming on board as TMRA2 Warriors.
Have to run back home to have a physical for my new doctor and will comeback to the office directly from the hospital. Have a meeting in Austin onSaturday and will be at the DFW Fish Fry on Sunday. Hope to see some ofyou there.

DON'T FORGET TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY FREEDOM RALLY the next weekend.
Sputnik

Precinct conventions will be held on March 14. They will select delegates to the county conventions. Registered voters may participate in the precinct conventions, as long as they have not voted in primary elections (or in the conventions of other parties).

Candidates whose office territories are contained within a single county will be nominated at county conventions on March 18.
Candidates whose office territories span multiple counties will be nominated at district conventions on March 25.
Candidates for statewide offices will be nominated at the LPT state convention on June 10 in Wichita Falls.
Information on times and locations of conventions will be available in early March.
For more info go to the website...
http://www.tx.lp.org/

FINAL REMINDER

Fellow Warriors: Celebrate the Birth of our state and the rebirth of our government

L P Cycles is hosting the "TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY FREEDOM RALLY" inGroesbeck, Texas on March 3-5. This is a do or die Rally for the Association. Tom is fronting the money to cover expenses for the Event with 100% of the profit (if any) going to the state office.

The location has 100 acres of camping space with plenty of room for self contained campers. There will be Field Events for all bikes, featuring the Lady Liberty Ride which will become the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association's trademark event.
A Bike Show will have Antique, Custom, Stock and Rat Bike classification.Naughty Nighty Contest - Wet T-Shirt Contest ($100 to winners)

The main feature of this Rally will be a RUN-N-GUN Poker Run Like none ever held in Texas before Sponsored by Sputnik. This will test whether we can conform to the Atty. General's ruling against Poker Runs. Sputnik will take sole responsibility whether or not we meet the criteria.

Pre-registration is $30 ) price includes T-Shirt Cutoff is Feb. 15th
At the gate is $ 30 (no T-Shirt.
Live Music Friday and Saturday featuring KICK ASS BANDS

JANET Z - Max Attack - SOUTHERN STORM - BLIND DOG COOLEY and
HARD TIME TRUCKING

Location is at:
LOST PRARIE CYCLES RANCH
5544 HWY. 164
Groesbeck, Texas 76642

10 miles East of Groesbeck on Hwy. 164.
For more information contact:
Shari shari@lpcycles.com 254-729-3104 or
Terri secretary@tmra2.org 512-971-8777

Plan to attend and share this information with your friends.
We need you and you need us.

Flyer - http://www.tmra2.org/images/rallyflyerwithgirl.pdf

Sputnik
State Chair
Texas Motorcycle Rights Association

Here are the four Resolutions we will be presenting at the MarchPrecinct Caucus. Take at least three copies of each with you when you goto take part in the Precinct Caucus after having voted in the Primary ofyour Party.
Send these to everyone in your area who may not get them here.
Thanks,
Sputnik

Resolutions Link

On March 3-5, 2006 Lost Prairie Cycles and Texas Motorcycle RightsAssociation II is hosting a Texas Independence Day Freedom Rally. This willBe the first Texas Independence Day Rally ever to be held. The proceedsFrom this event will go to TMRA2 for their support in all of the bikerCommunity. At this time, we are asking for sponsors to help support thisEvent on the outgoing expenses of planning and holding this type of event.The cost for a sponsor is $100.00, which will entitle you to a great bit ofAdvertising for your business, your name will be put on the rally flyers, itWill be placed on the back of all the rally T-shirts, there willAnnouncements made throughout the entire weekend of whom all the sponsorsWere, and if your place of business has any type of banner or sign, thatWill display at the rally as well. This rally is for a great cause and weWould very much appreciate any Support you are willing to give.

WE NEED VENDERS TOO. Cost is $100.00 unlimited space for the entire weekend.

Please call the number below and reserve your spot. Deadline for sponsorto be put on the back of the T-shirt is 2-13-06. Please hurry....

After calling to get a spot and/or sponsorship: please send the $100.00payment with your contact info. To:

LP cycles
5544 Hwy 164 East
Groesbeck, Texas 76642
Attn: Shari

Should you need any further information or Details, please do not hesitate in Contacting us.
Thank You,
Shari and Tom
LP Cycles
<http://www.lpcycles.com/>
1-866-488-9467 TOLL FREE
FAX: 254-7292602

I was sent this by email from an MRF rep, very good video.

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Someone sent me this link to an awareness video being screened in the UK to help
make motorists aware of looking out for motorcyclists... I do not know where
this originated but boy, it sure does get your attention.

http://ruiner.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/howclose.mpg