Newburyport Daily News story on Carl Hutchinson event 10/24

In today's (Wednesday's) Newburyport Daily News, Page 4

http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_293230102.html

Biker event to raise money for local man's funeral costs

SALISBURY — On Saturday, local motorcyclists, family and friends will honor local Salisbury resident and business owner Carl Hutchinson, who died at age 56 last month, with a ride and "Celebration of Life" party, co-hosted by LaChiquita's, Route 1, Salisbury.

"My dad used to take us to motorcycle events," said his daughter Ashley (Hutchinson) Turner. "It was always fun seeing motorcycles in our driveway when we were kids. He was a fixture in the motorcycle community, supporting a lot of charity rides."

"He gave a lot, and we are still in shock, but we want to honor and remember him as the husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to a lot of people. I'm honored his community wants to ride in his memory now."

Riders will begin staging at the LaChiquita's on Route 1 starting at 10 a.m. At noon, they will pull out for a short 29-mile ride through Amesbury and Southern N.H., head back to Hillside Cemetery and meet up with family and friends of Hutchinson for a grave site remembrance service, then go back to LaChiquita's for the Celebration of Life party with food, live music and prize raffles.

The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) is the host organization of the event to help the family offset funeral expenses. Requested donation is $15 per person, with children under 16 free.

"Carl gave a lot of himself over the years, working and participating in numerous charities. It is right to respect and honor his contributions and show his family he was respected and appreciated," said Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, president of the Survivor's Fund.

Advance tickets can be purchased at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or online at www.MassMSF.org through Oct. 19 for tickets mailed to you or until Oct. 23 for tickets picked up at the door.

Local Riders to honor Carl Hutchinson on October 24th

MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 20, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
ASHLEY TURNER (Daughter of Carl) 603-424-3640 orashleyturner226@gmail.com

LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR CARL HUTCHINSON

(Salisbury, MA) - On Saturday, October 24, local motorcyclists, family and friends will honor local Salisbury resident and business owner, Carl Hutchinson, who died at age 56 last month, with a Ride and "Celebration of Life" party, co-hosted by LaChiquita's, Route 1, Salisbury.

"My dad used to take us to motorcycle events. It was always fun seeing motorcycles in our driveway when we were kids. He was a fixture in the motorcycle community, supporting a lot of charity rides," said his daughter Ashley (Hutchinson) Turner.

"He gave a lot and we are still in shock, but we want to honor and remember him as the husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to a lot of people. I'm honored his community wants to ride in his memory now."

Riders will begin staging at the LaChiquita's on Route 1 starting at 10 a.m. At noon, they'll pull out for a short 29 mile Ride through Amesbury and Southern, NH, back to Hillside Cemetery and meeting up with family and friends of Hutchinson, for a grave site remembrance service, then back to the LaChiquita's for the a Celebration of Life party with food, live music and prize raffles.

The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) is the host organization of the Event, to help the family offset funeral expenses. Requested donations is $15 per person, with children under 16 free.

"Carl gave a lot of himself over the years, working and participating in numerous charities. It is right to respect and honor his contributions, and show his family he was respected and appreciated," said Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, President of the Survivor's Fund.

Advance tickets can be purchased at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.

Upcoming Events (October 15th edition)

Date: October 15, 2009
Upcoming Events . . . etc.

Saturday, October 17, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting dealer, Cycles 128 ! "Flea Market" and service and winter storage deals.

10 - 5, . . . 107 Brimbal Ave., Beverly. For more info, see http://www.cycles128.com/

Saturday, October 17, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting club, Aces and Eights RC Open House, 7 - 11 p.m., $ 2 food donation. For more info, see http://www.acesandeightsrc.com

Sunday, October 18, Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund "Meat Raffle," 1 - 4 p.m.,
Kapi's Pub, 270 N.Main St., Uxbridge, MA. 01569. For more info, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/

Sunday, October 18, Mass Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund supporting club, Boston HOG's "21st Annual Witch Run"
Staging begins at 9:00 a.m., Ride leaves Boston HD at 1:00. For more info, see http://www.bostonhog.com/

Thursday, October 22, final "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Ride & Celebration of Life Event Planning Meeting,
Sponsored by the www.MassMSF.org - LaChiquita's - 188 Lafayette Road, (Route 1) Salisbury, MA - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24, "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Ride & Celebration of Life, rain or shine, ride or drive.
Staging begins at 10:00, Ride leaves at Noon, meeting up with cars/trucks at Hillside Cemetery, Salisbury/NH line at 1:00
Back to LaChiquita's for food, live music by Soul Robot, raffles, auctions. Limited amount of Event T-shirts / stickers.
$15 per person donation requested.

Advance purchase at LaChiquita's, Drew's Cycle, Uncle Eddie's (all Salisbury) and Seacoast Cycles, (Newburyport) or
on-line at www.MassMSF.org through October 19th, for tickets mailed to you or to October 23rd for 'will call' - pick up at the door.

Saturday, October 31st, SEMMSF and MMSF supporting club, Manomet Mystery Riders Halloween Party, 7 p.m to midnight
John Alder Sports Club, Minuteman Lane off Beaver Dam Road, Manomet, MA.
For more info, see http://www.manometmysteryriders.com/

Friends of Tony Plante Event t-shirts and memorial patches available at MMSF supporting shop, Witch City Cycles,
11 Goodhue Street, Salem. See www.WitchCityCycles.com for more info.

Upcoming MMSF supported Events (October 6th edition)

Upcoming MMSF supported events . . .

About 25 "Friends of Tony Plante" Event Shirts and 40 Memorial Patches will be available for sale at Witch City Cycles, 11 Goodhue Street, Salem, begining this Friday. Various shirts sizes while they last.

TONS of thanks to all who attended last month despite the rain ! See www.WitchCityCycles.com for hours, phone number.


Saturday night, October 10th, MMSF's supporting club, Xtreme Riders 9th Annual Season End BASH !

7-8 food buffet, 8 to ? PARTY - must be 21 or older. $15 per person.
Moose Lodge, 67 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro

See www.MassMSF.org for flyers and more info


Sunday, October 11, MMSF's supporting club, Aces & Eights Fall Ride

Pull out at NOON, . . .239 Western Ave, Essex, . . . 1 pm Party, live music, $15 per person. See www.MassMSF.org for flyer and more info


Saturday, October 24, MMSF sponsored "Friends of Carl Hutchinson" Memorial Ride and Celebration of Life Party

Host site, LaChiquita's, 188 Lafayette Road (Route 1) Salisbury, MA
Staging begins at 10 a.m., 30+ mile 'slow' Ride through Southern, NH, to Hillside Cemetery for grave site service, back to LaChiquita's. Live music, great food, raffles and auctions.

Advance tickets now available on-line and more info at www.MassMSF.org. Watch site for area shops/businesses selling tickets


Saturday, December 12, MMSF's Annual Christmas Party - Village Green, Route 1, Danvers. Watch www.MassMSF.org for more info.

Area supporting clubs - combine your Holiday Party with ours ! Save on food prices and other overhead !

For more information, write us at Contact@MassMSF.org. Inexpensive hotel nearby. Don't drink and drive !

Riders Testify in support of House Bill Number 1405

Date - September 29, 2009

(State House, MA) - Today, riders testified in a "panel group," before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, in support of House, No. 1405, a bill seeking to shift the financial burdens accident victims face, back to the at-fault operators.

State Senator Steve Brewer and Rep. Anne Gobi spoke first in support of HB 1405. Then the bill's author, Paul W. Cote, introduced the HB 1405, it's intent and significance , and the panel.

Panel testimony began with Jeff and Leila B. Leila testified about her accident where another vehicle hit her in an intersection, breaking every bone in her right leg. Over $71,000 in medical bills, the at-fault driver only has $20,000 in liability limits. Her husband Jeff, riding behind her and witnessing the accident, testified how the financial burden of the medical bills have affected their lives, through no fault of there own.

Next up, Mark P. of Natick testified how he lost one friend in 1998, and another in 2004, due to right of way violations. Betsy Lister testified, as a long time insurance agent and former director of motorcycle safety and awareness, how she gets calls after horrific accidents, and there is not enough coverage to compensation the victims.

Tom N. of Middleboro testified about his accident, when a driver turned left in front of three on-coming motorcyclists, that he lost his best friend, while suffering injuries and incurring medical expenses in excess of $30,000, . . . and ongoing, yet he only recovered $25,000, due to the inadequate limits of that at-fault operator. He lost his home, he still requires treatments and services.

Bill Gannon testified it's not about criminal penalties - that it is about adequate insurance and judges making meaningful sentences, to include community sentencing that helps prevent others from these injustices.

Cote wrapped up the testimony, reminding Committee members, who are mostly lawyers, that "tort law" is a remedy to 'right a civil wrong.' That the elements of HB 1405 seek to prevent victims of accidents from being 'victimized twice,' and to make the at-fault operators assume the financial burden they cause in excess of their liability insurance limits.

While another bill filed seeking to increase the criminal penalties of right of way violations, no one testified in support of that bill. Gannon spoke in opposition to that bill, telling Committee Members that in one accident a Judge revoked a person's right to operate for life. . . but that bill would have only taken away, that right for 180 days.

"Judges should use 'community service sentencing' - where appropriate," to make those at-fault operators tell their stories to others in hopes of preventing these accidents.

Riders are encouraged over the next two weeks to contact their own State Senators and Representatives, asking them to support HB 1405, by writing to the Joint Committee on Judiciary chairpersons, to vote HB 1405 out of Committee, with a 'favor, ought to pass' recommen dation.

For more information, contact me at claimscote@aol.com or www.JusticeRider.com.

Rain Or Shine: Riders honor Tony Plante in Peabody on Sunday, 9/27

MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
CAROL PLANTE, 978 239 7485 or ATPENTINC@aol.com
www.MassMSF.org - Event Flyer - http://www.massmsf.org/PDF/2009TonyPlanteFLYER.pdf

LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR TONY PLANTE

(Peabody, MA) - On Sunday, September 27, a motorcyclist funeral procession will ride through Peabody, honoring local Peabody resident, Tony Plante, who died at age 49 in January, 2008 motorcycle crash, while in Florida.

"Tony was a personality, locally and nationally, in the motorcycle and tattoo communities," said his Mother, Carol Plante.

"He gave a lot but when we buried him at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the winter, only about 6 motorcycles could brave the winter cold. I'm honored the riding community that was a big part of his life wants to ride in his memory now."

Riders will stage at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street, starting at 10 a.m. At noon, an empty carriage Hearst pulled by a 3-wheeled motorcycle will lead the slow funeral procession Ride through Peabody Square, up Central Street pass Plante's "Shining Star" tattoo studio, turning left at Wilson Square, crossing over Lowell Street, past the Police Station, onto Washington Street, Lynnfield Street, turning left onto Bartholomew, past Plante's home, left onto Lynn Street, to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a grave site memorial service, then back to the Elks Lodge for a "celebration of life" party with food, live music and a tattoo judging contest.

The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) will be the benefactor of the requested $15 per person donations, memorial patches and Event t-shirt sales, with 50% of those donations to be dedicated to a fund to help riders losing limbs in accidents.

"Tony lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003," said his Mom. "but he was back riding 6 months later, amazing his doctors and others how quickly he adapted to his new leg."

"I know the costs associated with new limbs, and I'd like to keep his memory alive helping other local riders who lose limbs."

Plante opened the first legal tattoo studios on the North Shore in 2001, after Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse struck down the state ban on tattooing.

"Tony was instrumental in setting standards with the local Boards of Health for tattoo licenses," said Ms. Plante with pride. He had studios in Peabody, Beverly, and Florida, and took his mobile tattoo van to area motorcycle events. Ms. Plante continues operating "The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio" on Central Street.

Advance Event tickets can be purchased at these area supporting businesses:

Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.

Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)

Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)

Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle

Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street

Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)

Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street

Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)

For more information, advance tickets and donations on this September 27th Event, see www.MassMSF.org

Upcoming Events from September 17 and beyond

Thursday - Sunday, September 17-20, The Vietnam Veteran's "Moving Wall" will be on display at the Millennium Park in W. Roxbury these next four days. Official ceremonies are at 5:00 p.m. each night.

On Friday night, at 5:00, a POW/MIA Remembrance @ the Wall motorcycle ride will stage at the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury and ride to the Wall at 5:15
Here is a link for a YouTube video on this Event - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZzSp6OIsrc

Volunteers are needed to help with parking, traffic and security - from 4 to 8 each day.

Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC "Open House, at their Essex Clubhouse, 7 - 11 p.m. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more info.

Sunday night, September 20th, 10 - midnight, on the "Hermis Live on WCRN" radio show, 830 am on your dial, we'll be talking about House Bill No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way Bill," with its public hearing scheduled at the State House on Tuesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m. See http://www.7hawksmedia.com/radio.htm

WCRN 830 am is New England's most powerful(50,000 watt) station, is home to Boston Red Sox baseball, Laura Ingram, Howie Carr and now Hermis Yanis Jr. Heard through out New England, WCRN 830AM blankets a six state area with a combined population in the millions and listener calls are accepted at 508-438-0965.
You can also listen online at www.wcrnradio.com.


Monday, September 21, Citizen Biker Rally, Hard Rock Hotel, Boston, 7 - 9 p.m.
Get updates on the lawsuit vs. the City of Boston seeking to repeal the EPA Stamp Act. See www.JusticeRider.com for more info.

Wednesday, September 23, 8-9 p.m., "Biker LowDown" Blog radio with American Biker X and Chuck of AlphaBiker.com.

See http://alphabiker.com and click on "Biker LowDown to listen for updates on House, No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way" bill .

Sunday, September 27, Peabody, "Friends of Tony Plante Funeral and Memorial Ride"
See www.MassMSF.org for more information.

Tuesday, September 29, State House, Boston, 1 p.m., Public Hearing on House, No. 1405, a "Victim's Right of Way" bill. House, No. 1405 (see text - http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht01/ht01405.htm - ) seeks to shift the financial burden back to those causing the accident and resulting excessive damages.

If you can come and testify, please contact me at ClaimsCote@aol.com, as I am coordinating with the Clerk of the Judiciary Committee, for a "panel" to testify early in the Hearing Process.

Thanks !

Upcoming Events: This Weekend and Beyond

Upcoming MMSF and PC supported Events . . .

Sunday, September 13th - Auburn, MA -
2nd Annual "Chic's Ride" -
Click here for a Printable Flyer for Chic's Ride
(supporting the Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund)

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Friday night, September 18, POW/MIA Remembrance @ The Moving Wall
Millennium Park, West Roxbury, 39 Massachusetts Soldiers
From Vietnam Veterans - Still MIA - Remember Them and All Our Fallen Soldiers
Stage at VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury @ 5:00PM
Ride to the Wall Begins @ 5:15PM

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Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC open house,
For more information, see http://www.acesandeightsrc.com/events.html

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Sunday, September 27, 2009 Friends of Tony "Tat2" Plante Memorial Ride - Peabody
Tony died in a January 2008 motorcycle accident.
We buried him in the cold ground in January, - with over 400 people but 6 bikes.
This will be a 'biker' funeral memorial Ride, and celebration of his life.
Click here for printable flyer.
Tickets are available ONLINE NOW and at these supporting locations on the North Shore:

Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.

Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)

Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)

Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle

Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street

Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)

Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street

Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)

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September 29th - Tuesday, Mass State House - Public Hearing - 1:00 p.m.
House Bill No. 1405 - a bill seeking to increase civil penalties and shift excess financial burdens of victims of 'right of way' accidents back to those 'at-fault,' so victims of these accidents aren't 'victimized' twice.
We need accident victims and families to tell their stories to legislators.
Please write claimscote@aol.com, to plan and schedule your testimony.

Thanks - PC

Updates on 8/21/09 for Sunday's 10th Annual Nelson's Ride!

Updates - (8/2/09) for 8/23 10th Annual Nelson's Ride - www.MassMSF.org and www.NelsonsRide.org

1. ) Weather - As Vince's put out his weather forecast this past Monday night, most 'experts' are now agreeing with him - Sunday, August 23rd will be sunny, about 80 degrees. There may be some "wave action" - which will be great to watch from the ocean front Stage Fort Park, Gloucester host site of the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride.

As always - things can change. For the safety of all riders -
IF a decision is made to postpone the Ride 8/23 due to weather - it will be made about 7:30 a.m., Sunday morning - and posted on the web site - to August 30th. If in doubt Sunday morning - check the www.MassMSF.org and/or www.NelsonsRide.org web sites after 8:00 a.m.

Otherwise, the RIDE is ON !

Come ride with pride, in memory of Nelson Selig, and the too many riders we know who have killed and/or seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. Help raise awareness !

2. ) If you're volunteering to help out at the Event, whether it's Road Guarding or "staffing" our key areas, . . . watch for the North Shore Riders teams of traffic and parking directors' instructions where to park your bikes in the designated "Road Guard" and "Staff" areas.

All volunteers - please park your bikes and then sign in at the VOLUNTEER / STAFF booth, pick up your vests, and get a raffle ticket for special drawings for volunteers only prizes - $650 value - 1 day landscaping services by Scott Ringland's "Grounds Crew" of Methuen ! - or 2nd place prize - a Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Proxy by MMSF's attorney, Ride supporter and riders, Joseph S. Provanzano, in Peabody ! ($425 value).

Attendee - watch for traffic directions by the North Shore Riders, getting you in the Parking Lot and staging areas (PreRegistration and day of chutes), donations of $15 per person (kids free) to be collected by the Aces & Eights RC members, into the clutches where North Shore Women on Wheels members will obtain your signature on the liability waivers after you shut off your bike, and East Coast Biker Chick members will provide you with some flyers - including group riding instructions, ride route, schedule for the day's events, etc., and where the 'will call' pick up and products booths are - and where the rest rooms are located !

3. ) "Celebrity" guest appearance - and 11:15 Live Auction !

Ed Winterhalder - is coming in from Oklahoma to film local woman's motorcycle riding club who have volunteered for years helping at Nelson's Ride, for TV series pitch.

Ed is one of the world's leading authorities on motorcycle clubs and Harley Davidson biker lifestyle; his books are published in multiple languages and sold all over the world. Ed has appeared worldwide on television networks such as BRAVO TV, History Television, Global, History Channel and CBC and in addition to his literary endeavors, he is a consultant to the entertainment industry for TV, feature film and DVD projects that focus on the biker lifestyle.

His web site is www.BlockheadCity.com and his Blog is edwardwinterhalder.blogspot.com. Check these sites out ! Ed has a lot of credibility, a lot of time in clubs and in the saddle. He has earned the respect of those Clubs and mainstream media.

MMSF Live auction - to help raise funds - winner gets 15 minutes one-on-one with Ed - ask him anything and take pictures ! - Plus, personally autographed books and DVD's authored by him - one not available in the United States !

For our MMSF live and silent auctions - PLEASE 'register' at our Auctions booth - we'll take cash, checks, credit cards and IOU's ! (Note, no ATM's at Stage Fort Park - closest is near the Mobile Gas Station about 1/2 mile from the Park on Route 133). If your bike can't carry what you win - you'll be able to pick up your winning items next Thursday night at the Whittier Motel !

4. ) LAST CALL - Advance Ride Tickets at $10 and limited Event T-Shirts - designed by Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers .

"Will Call" (pick up your Orders at Stage Fort Park, Sunday, August 23rd), is still available for secure on-line credit card purchase but closes at 11:59 p.m, Friday night. "Last call" for advance orders !

Ride Tickets are available at these supporting locations

Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles

NOTICE - Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !

Updates 8/19 for 10th Annual Nelson's Ride on 8/23

Updates - (8/18/09) for 8/23 10th Annual Nelson's Ride - www.MassMSF.org and www.NelsonsRide.org

1. ) Vince's (historically accurate) weather forecast, challenge, and Pledge !
(He put this out (Monday night)

"Ok, I am going out Early this year with the Guaranteed Weather report.

My Guarantee:

For every minute that it rains before 6:00 p.m., in Gloucester, on Sunday, August 23rd, I will donate to the Fund $10."


Weather, Sunday August 23rd

Pleasant with sunshine and patchy clouds. This will be a PERFECT Day!!!!

High 80

Thunderstorm possibility less than 10% and that is early evening

Earliest possibility of rain in Gloucester is 6PM

UV Index will be high (6) plenty of sunscreen will be needed

If you miss the Tenth Annual Nelsons Ride because of (alleged) weather, you are a wussy! (says Vince)

Hurricane Bill will NOT be a problem until Tuesday but he WILL be threatening New England on Tuesday

2. ) This coming Thursday night - August 20th - final Volunteer's meeting at 7:15 p.m., - at the Ipswich VFW. "Operating Procedures" for the various stations (traffic, parking, collecting donations, obtaining liability signatures, greeters, will call, products booth, raffles, auctions, bike games, and break down - ) will be distributed, for consistency and uniformity of information and procedures to the over 80 volunteers donating their time and talents in making Nelson's Ride an enjoyable Event for all. If you can help at Nelson's Ride, please attend this information meeting Thursday night, August 20th. Groups and individuals with MMSF raffle tickets and funds are encouraged to bring the stubs and cash/check Thursday night !

3. ) Listen Wednesday night, August 19, 8:00 p.m., on-line web radio - for Nelson's Ride promotions, on a live talk show about the recently enacted EPA stamp tax enacted by the City of Boston, which calls for a $300 ticket if that EPA imprint is not readily visible to law enforcement, and the lawsuit filed by local "Justice Riders" - including three MMSF Board Members - to repeal that Ordinance. Go to www.AlphaBiker.com, click on "Biker Lowdown Radio Show."

4. ) Advance Ride Tickets and limited number of 10th Annual Event T-shirts, Patch/Pin Set, and MMSF Raffle tickets are still available, however, mail order registration is closed.


Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles

NOTICE - Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !

August 16th - updates for next Sunday's Nelson's Ride on 8/23

8/16/09 - Updates - for www.NelsonsRide.org - Sunday, August 23, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester

1. ) Below is a picture of Faye Brophy, Nelson's Mom, who will for the first time, ride and lead Nelson's Ride, Sunday, August 23rd, from the Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, on BostonBiker.com Larry Cahill chopped out "Midnight Crisis" Trike ! This will be the first time Faye has rode the Ride, as she is generally at the road side memorial thanking and waving to the average 1,500 riders and passengers, for continuing to honor her Son and "riders helping riders." Be sure to be near the bandstand at about 11:30 Sunday as she thanks all of you.


2. ) This coming Thursday night - August 20th - final Volunteer's meeting at 7:15 , - at the Ipswich VFW. "Operating Procedures" for the various stations (traffic, parking, collecting donations, obtaining liability signatures, greeters, will call, products booth, raffles, auctions, bike games, and break down - ) will be distributed, for consistency and uniformity of information and procedures to the over 80 volunteers donating their time and talents in making Nelson's Ride an enjoyable Event for all. If you can help at Nelson's Ride, please attend this information meeting Thursday night, August 20th.

3. ) If you'd like your advance 10th Annual Nelson's Ride Event t-shirts, patch and pin set, MMSF Raffle tickets (drawing at Nelson's Ride - need not be present to win) mailed to you before the Ride, the DEADLINE for ordering on-line via credit card payment is Monday night, August 17, at 11:59 p.m. Orders will be mailed Tuesday or Wednesday. See www.MassMSF.org - click on DONATE ON LINE - (note, step 3 in the process asks you for sizes of Event T-shirts).

4. ) Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person; the limited 10th Annual Event T-shirts ($10 in advance - over 250 sold already - thank YOU !)' MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and our 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up), are available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org

Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm

Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:
Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles

NOTICE - Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !

5. ) Auction Item - from Scott of the Grounds Crew Landscaping, of Methuen - 2 men and a truck, one day - for landscapping services - save your back ! - estimated $1,300 value ! Limited to approximately 35 mile radius from Methuen - (otherwise cut a deal with Scott to send his crew a bit further). Scott, a longtime supporter and rider, will have his landscaping trailer at Nelson's Ride.

Nelson's Ride Updates: Next Planning Meeting then...8/23: Nelson's Ride!!

8/14/09 - Updates - www.NelsonsRide.org - Sunday, August 23, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester


1. ) Above is a picture of the hand-painted, one of a kind, blade saw donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich, that will be in the auction at Nelson's Ride. Joanne's last donation brought in over $800 (thanks Angus - Choate Bridge Pub !)

2. ) Thursday night we met with Gloucester officials, and did the final 'walk-through,' . . . and all systems are GO ! The City of Gloucester and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce have been great to work with and they look forward to welcoming Riders to their community, Sunday, August 23rd ! Next Volunteer's meeting is Thursday, August 20th - at the Ipswich VFW at 7pm. Thanks to the WOW, North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, New England Riders Association, Star Riders, Felicia Selig, and independents who came out tonight, to pre-Ride the Ride !


3. ) NEED - Several people who don't ride have expressed their desire to ride the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride. Those of us who have rode the Ride know, . . . the experience of it. The Ride, the spectators along the Ride Route cheering us on - getting exposure for motorcycle safety and awareness - that HAS REDUCED accidents in Essex County - while we honor Nelson Selig and others who have passed. If you are comfortable riding a passenger, . . . have an extra helmet - and can 'make a wish of another come true - we NEED you !. We'll be 'auctioning off' these people before the Ride leaves at NOON sharp on August 23rd. Bid $10 or more - and let these 'civilians' experience all of what Nelson's Ride is.

4. ) Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person; the limited 10th Annual Event T-shirts ($10 in advance - over 250 sold already - thank YOU !)' MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and our 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up), are available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org

Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm
On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm
Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:

Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles

Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturdays or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 p.m. - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !

10 days til Nelson's Ride 2009 (August 23rd, 2009)

Update - 8/13/08

Calendar:

NEW - keep the date open - SEPTEMBER 27 - Peabody, MMSF "Friends of Tony Plante" Event coming - watch for details at the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride"

Thursday, 8/14 at 7:00 p.m. - pre-ride Walk Thought with volunteers and city officials, then Riding the Route, meeting at Stage Fort Park, Gloucester

Saturday, 8/15, at 7:00 p.m, MMSF Supporting Club, Aces and Eights RC Open House, Essex - see www.acesandeightsrc.com

Saturday, 8/15, at 8:00 p.m., VFW - Lowell - MMSF supporting Event for young Lowell rider, Rob L'Hussier - who lost his leg - see flyer on www.MassMSF.org

Thursday, 8/20, at 7:15 p.m, FINAL Nelson's Ride volunteers meeting - Ipswich VFW (www.NelsonsRide.org)
Saturday, 8/22, Blackstone Valley MSF - "Touring the Valley" Ride - Northbridge, staging at 9 - RIDE leaves at 11:00, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/events.html

Sunday, 8/23, Gloucester - 10th Annual Nelson's Ride !

"Nelson's Ride started a movement in Massachusetts that has sparked others nationwide, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness to reduce accidents and allow the riding community to take care of its own," said State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Brad Hill, who have been with us since year 2000. If you ride, if you care, . . . Stage Fort Park is the place to be Sunday, August 23rd !

TEN (10) days and counting down to the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," Sunday, August 23rd at the beautiful Stage Fort Park, off Routes 127 and 133 in Gloucester.

Advance purchase for a discounted Ride Tickets (free entry to door prize !) at only $10 per person is available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org and limited 10th Annual Event t-shirts ($10 in advance), MMSF Raffle tickets ($10 each) drawing at Nelson's Ride (need not be present to win) and 10th Annual Patch & Pin sets ($10 for set, cannot be split up). Day of Event, $15 per person and $15 per Event shirt, while they last !

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm

Advance purchase also available at these below supporting businesses:

Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles

Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturday or close at NOON, or 3 or 6 - be sure to check with the business near you for their hours before heading out to them - get your tickets now !

And you can Ride or Drive to participate in the Event (no cars on the Ride). Special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available at the Stage Fort Park - watch for signs and traffic directors.
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Some highlights and updates for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride" -
First, consider bringing a blanket, lawn chairs, swim suit (for a jump in the ocean if you’re game) and a fun attitude for a GREAT Event! Ride or drive, special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available.

VENDORS - final call for Vendors ! We need to pull permits this week (by Friday) from the City of Gloucester for all vendors ! Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html

The FINAL Ride Route, a 30-mile SLOW RIDE - planned and mapped by our Road Captains Sherm of Christian Motorcycle Association and Eric of Star Touring Chapter 240, is posted on www.NelsonsRide.org, with a map and expected times the Ride will be traveling past various landmarks on the Ride Route. TONS of thanks to the communities and Police of Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Wenham, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Essex.

Gordon Cornwell College and the Myopia Hunt Club have been GREAT notifying their employees and attendees - to expect traffic delays and wish the are proud how our motorcycle community comes together for the Survivor's Fund.

Over the next 10 days, over 2,000 "expect traffic delay" flyers will be distributed along the Ride Route - which will 'clear the roads' somewhat and also bring out spectators to watch you ride by. Over 1,000 bikes at an average cost of $10K per bike = $10 million of iron horses on this EVENT ! As a community, riders have a lot of 'economic clout' when we get together. Ride proud, Sunday, August 23rd !
TONS of thanks to the Road Guard groups and volunteers already helping, include: Boston HOG, North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, Fire and Iron Chapter 777, the Aces and Eights RC, the East Coast Biker Chicks, Star Touring Chapter 240, Xtreme Riders RC, Woman on Wheels, the New England Riders Association, and several independents. Special Road Guard Parking will be marked off. Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html if you can Road Guard.

CLEAN UP CREW needed ! - Mark Lombardi of Rhino Liners of Danvers is heading up our 'clean up crew,' and he's lonely right now ! We always burn out at the end and we need 5-10 people to join Mark, - doing NOTHING all day but at the end of the day, break down the tents, tables, signs, etc., load them onto our Mobile Events Van, and walk the grounds picking up trash so we leave the Stage Fort Park cleaner than it was before over 1,500 bikes came. Takes a 'fresh crew' about 1/2 to do all this at 4:30. If you or your group can help, write Mark at marklom@comcast.net

THANK YOU's - Watch and listen before the Ride leaves as several individuals whose families you've helped - step up to say a sincere 'thank you,' . . . to you. Everything each rider does contributes to those in need, they appreciate your help. It all adds up to a whole lot !

PARADE QUEEN - Nelson's Mom, Faye will be riding the Event for the first time with Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com on his "DEMON" Trike. Nelson’s step-dad, Bob Brophy will be riding with our own MMSF Clerk and WOW member, Jacky Kieras. Nelson’s widow, Felicia will be riding the Event with Bentley Warren.

PARADE MARSHALL - The MMSF and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be honoring and recognizing Joe "Sarge" Komola, for his pa st 10 years of service dedicated to motorcycle safety and awareness, and his 39 years of active and inactive reserve military duty to the Country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ensure you give Sarge a HUGE ROAR and SALUTE of Appreciation before the Ride leaves.

FOOD - Pay as you eat, will be available from Dean's Concessions of Somerville. They were with us at Raymond's Field and the Topsfield Fairgrounds, and always provide fantastic food and a very generous donation to the MMSF!

50/50 RAFFLES - a morning 50/50 will be drawn prior to the ride leaving at about 11:35 - and an afternoon 50/50 will be drawn about 3:30

SILENT and LIVE AUCTIONS - Big ticket items donated from our sponsors and supporters – register to Bid - and we take cash, checks, charges and IOU's ! Items as of 8/13 include:

Priceless - a beautiful hand-painted EAGLE on a circular saw, created and donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich. Last one she donated brought in over $700 and is at the Choat e Bridge Pub (Thanks, Angus!)

$1,300 + value - Scott Ringland of Methuen has donated his "Grounds Crew" landscaping services, 8 hours - 2 men and a truck - they are YOURS for a day, 35-mile radius of Haverhill area please (or cut an extra deal with Scott !). GREAT buy, save your back in September and October !

$800 value - a Lojack anti-theft system (donated by Lojack and installation donated by co-sponsor Cycles 128!
) http://www.lojack.com/motorcycle/pages/motorcycle-recovery.aspx
$683 - Dog Guard of Essex City, Manchester - invisible pet fence in your yard !

$450 value - a brand new, great product - Rhino truck bed liner, donated by Mark Lombardi of Rhino-Liners of Danvers. His own truck will be on display near the Auction table to see the tremendous quality of this product!

$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by www.Cycles128.com

$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by http://www.ironstoneventures.com/
$ 250 face value - two Red Sox Tickets, 9/28/09 vs. Blue Jays - field box seats - donated by Attorney Jay Kimball of Lynnfield

If you'd like to donate a BIG TICKET item - contact Jackie Monahan at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html

PICK YOUR PRIZE RAFFLE - Shirley and others have been busting their butts collecting donations of gift cards, gift certificates for all sorts of things, over 70 items collected to date and more coming in each day. We will be 'grouping' the items into 15-20 lots - buy your raffle tickets and put them in the bags for only the prizes you want to win ! And if you can't carry all your prizes home on your bike, we'll have a pick-up Thursday night (August 27th) at the Whittier Motel in Ipswich to come in your car and get your stuff!

LIVE MUSIC by Acoustic Outrage - in the afternoon - this great sounding band from the Merrimack Valley - Southern, NH area has played at our Events for Ben Knight in Merrimac last December and at Bill's Ride at Lawrence's Gateway Pub this past April. You're going love their tunes! Get a sneak peek at their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/acousticoutrage.

BIKER GAMES are back ! Enter and get a prize from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and a chance to win a 'one of a kind' WINNER's medal. Slow Race, Hula Toss, Ball oon Toss and Weenie Bite ! (There may even be a hula hoop contest for those non-riders to play !)

We expect everything will wrap up by 4:30 - then Mark Lombardi's Crew will be 'breaking down' the tents, tables and picking up the grounds.

All Systems GO for Nelson's Ride on 8/23

Update - 8/8/08
www.NelsonsRide.org

All systems are GO with the MMSF's Event Planning Team for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23rd, at the beautiful Stage Fort Park, off Routes 127 and 133 in Gloucester.

Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, swim suit (for a jump in the ocean if you’re game) and a fun attitude for a GREAT Event!

Here's some of the highlights . . .
Advance purchase for a discounted rate of only $10 each available on-line at www.NelsonsRide.org for event tickets (per person), limited 10th Annual Event t-shirts, and Patch & Pin sets. Advance purchase also available at these supporting businesses [cost will be $15 each the day of the event]:

Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Rowley, Eric's Auto Clinic, 24 Central Street in Rowley
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Salisbury, Black Death Cycles, 25A Atlantic Ave., Salisbury (call first at 978-462-8834)
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles


Ride or drive, special Nelson's Ride car parking area will be available.

Purchasers of Advance Event Tickets will be given preferred placement close to the front of the ride and be sure to fill in the back of the ticket for entry into the door prize drawing. Encourage your friends to pre-purchase tickets so they can stage and ride with you. Advance purchase “Will Call” pickup riders will be directed to our “Products Area” for your t ickets and event items.

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Pre-Mailing” ENDS Monday night, August 17th at 11:59pm.

On-Line advance sales via credit card for “Will Call” pick-ups ENDS, Friday night, August 21st at 11:59pm.

Some of the above listed supporting shops are CLOSED on Saturday or close at NOON, be sure to check with the business for their hours.

VENDORS - final call for Vendors ! We need to pull permits 10-days in advance from the City of Gloucester for all vendors ! Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html


The FINAL Ride Route, planned and mapped by our Road Captains Sherm of Christian Motorcycle Association and Eric of Star Touring Chapter 240, is posted on www.NelsonsRide.org, with a map and expected times the Ride will be traveling past various landmarks on the Ride Route. TONS of thanks to the communities and Police of Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Wenham, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Essex. All have been great in finalizing this Ride Route for the enjoyment and safety of all. The Ride will be a "Slow-Ride", 30-mile / 1-hour / memorial procession, beginning and ending at Stage Fort Park.
Road Guard groups and volunteers already helping include: North Shore Riders, Boston Cruiser Club, Fire and Iron Chapter 777, the Aces and Eights RC, the East Coast Biker Chicks, Star Touring Chapter 240, Xtreme Riders RC, Woman on Wheels, the New England Riders Association, and several independents. Special Road Guard Parking will be marked off. Write us at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html if you can Road Guard.

THANK YOU's - Watch and listen before the Ride leaves as several individuals whose families you've helped - step up to say a sincere 'thank you,' . . . to you. Everything each rider does contributes to those in need, they appreciate your help. It all adds up to a whole lot !

PARADE QUEEN - Nelson's Mom, Faye wi ll be riding the Event for the first time with Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com on his "DEMON" Trike. Nelson’s step-dad, Bob Brophy will be riding with our own MMSF Clerk and WOW member, Jacky Kieras. Nelson’s widow, Felicia will be riding the Event with Bentley Warren.

PARADE MARSHALL - The MMSF and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be honoring and recognizing Joe "Sarge" Komola, for his past 10 years of service dedicated to motorcycle safety and awareness, and his 39 years of active and inactive reserve military duty to the Country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ensure you give Sarge a HUGE ROAR and SALUTE of Appreciation before the Ride leaves.

FOOD - Pay as you eat, will be available from Dean's Concessions of Somerville. They were with us at Raymond's Field and the Topsfield Fairgrounds, and always provide fantastic food and a very generous donation to the MMSF!

50/50 RAFFLES - a morning 50/50 will be drawn prior to the ride leaving at about 11:35 - and an afternoon 50/50 will be drawn about 3:30

SILENT AUCTION - Big ticket items donated from our sponsors and supporters – include:

Priceless - a beautiful hand-painted EAGLE on a circular saw, created and donated by Joanne Gallant of Ipswich. Last one she donated brought in over $700 and is at the Choat e Bridge Pub (Thanks, Angus!)

$1,000 + value - Scott Ringland of Methuen has donated his landscaping services, for 8 hours - 2 men and a truck - they are YOURS for a day, 35-mile radius of Haverhill area. GREAT buy, save your back in Sept !

$800 value - a Lojack anti-theft system (donated by Lojack and installation donated by co-sponsor Cycles 128! http://www.lojack.com/motorcycle/pages/motorcycle-recovery.aspx

$450 value - a brand new, great product - Rhino truck bed liner, donated by Mark Lombardi of Rhino-Liners of Danvers. His own truck will be on display near the Auction table to see the tremendous quality of this product!

$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by www.Cycles128.com

$ 375 value - each - two Rider Training Course Gift Certificates, donated by http://www.ironstoneventures.com/

Plus some additional items are expected.
If you'd like to donate a BIG TICKET item - contact Jackie Monahan at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html

PICK YOUR PRIZE RAFFLE - Shirley and others have been busting their butts collecting donations of gift cards, gift certificates for all sorts of things, over 70 items collected to date and more coming in each day. We will be 'grouping' the items into 15-20 lots - buy your raffle tickets and put them in the bags for only the prizes you want to win ! And if you can't carry all your prizes home on your bike, we'll have a pick-up Thursday night (August 27th) at the Whittier Motel in Ipswich to come in your car and get your stuff!

LIVE MUSIC by Acoustic Outrage - in the afternoon - this great sounding band from the Merrimack Valley - Southern, NH area has played at our Events for Ben Knight in Merrimac last December and at Bill's Ride at Lawrence's Gateway Pub this past April. You're going love their tunes! Get a sneak peek at their MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/acousticoutrage.

BIKER GAMES are back ! Enter and get a prize from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and a chance to win a 'one of a kind' WINNER's medal. Slow Race, Hula Toss, Balloon Toss and Weenie Bite ! (There may even be a hula hoop contest for those non-riders to play !)

We expect everything will wrap up by 4:30 - then Mark Lombardi's Crew will be 'breaking down' the tents, tables and picking up the=2 0grounds so we leave it cleaner than when we got there - help Mark out and sign up for the breakdown crew at http://www.massmsf.org/contactus.html or just stay and lend a hand.

"Nelson's Ride started a movement in Massachusetts that has sparked others nationwide, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness to reduce accidents and allow the riding community to take care of its own," said State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Brad Hill, who have been with us since year 2000. If you ride, if you care, . . . Stage Fort Park is the place to be Sunday, August 23rd !

Planning Meetings for Volunteers and Road Guards next three Thursdays

The next planning meeting is scheduled at the Ipswich VFW, County Road (Route 1A), Ipswich, for Thursday night, August 6, from 7:15 - 8:15ish.

If you are planning to help at the August 23rd Event, please attend this meeting, or at lease one of the next two (locations to be determined) on 8/13 and 8/20.

FINAL (Revised) Ride Route posted ! See www.NelsonsRide.org

Road guards are encouraged to print out and ride the Ride Route prior to August 23rd. It is estimated we will need up to 50 road guards, to be lead by

Sherm (of CMA)
renagade_bikerman@yahoo.com

and

Eric (of Star Touring 240 Chapter)
ericnsc@verizon.net

Please advise them of your availability for road guarding and possible to set up a date/night for a pre-Ride ride.

Thank you all for your assistance with this 'Riders helping Riders' Event.

PC
www.MassMSF.org

3rd Annual Brian's Ride this Sunday (from the SEMMSF)

For immediate release - Thursday, July 30th

(Raynham, MA) The 3rd annual "Brian's Ride," an AMA sanctioned Event, hosted by the Southeastern Massachusetts Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund, Inc., and co-sponsored by the Acme Armament of Plympton, the Jockey Club, S & L Mailing & Graphics of Kingston, Training Wheels and Planet Dirt Rider Training Schools, is this Sunday, August 2nd, at the Jockey Club just off Route 28 and on Route 44, in Raynham. For directions, see www.jockeyclubraynham.com.

Last year, this Event (www.BriansRideFriends.org) saw over 650 bikes, more passengers and drive-ins, rallying for "Riders helping Riders" families in need, due to motorcycle accidents and to promote motorcycle safety and awareness, in memory of Brian Mello, a New Bedford firefighter, son, husband and father, who was killed in March of 2007 when an elderly driver turned left in front of three oncoming motorcycles.

Staging begins at the Jockey Club at 9:30 a.m., this Sunday - Ride leaves at NOON sharp !

Advance Ride tickets at $15 per person, (includes great food, free door prize entry for 2 Red Sox tickets [GREAT SEATS] and close to the front Ride staging position) are available on-line at www.SEMMSF.org - up to midnight, Friday, July 31st - and at Chili Head's BBQ Co. (chiliheadbbq.com/Welcome) - 320 West Center Street (Route 106) in West Bridgwater. $20 per person donation requested at the Gate.

The band, "Southbound" will be rocking the expected crowd all afternoon, and expect the return of the 'biker games' skills contests. Morning and afternoon 50/50, other raffles and a silent auction with great prizes.

See the Ride Route on www.BriansRideFriends.org web site and order advance tickets and Event Shirts (limited amount). "Will Call" Ride tickets will be at the "Will Call" table as you enter the Registration area; "Will Call" Event T-shirts will be at the Products table.

We can never have enough Road Guards - so email contact@massmsf.org if you can help. Our Road Guards "eat first" upon their return as thanks for protecting and keeping the Ride safe. Or, you can volunteer a few hours to help out in other areas at the Event. If volunteering, please arrive for 8 a.m., and enter the Volunteer chute and go directly to the Volunteer Table. Please e-mail us at contact@massmsf.org before Sunday for advance planing purposes.

The 3rd Annual Brian's Ride - this Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the Jockey Club, Route 44, Raynham, "Riders helping Riders."

"THIS IS THE ONE RIDE TO BE ON!"

Nelson Selig Memorial Bench dedication held July 23, 2009 in Ipswich

July 23, 2008 - Ipswich, MA - "Nelson Selig Memorial Bench" dedication

More than 50 family and friends of Nelson Selig braved the rain tonight and helped kick off the count down to the August 23rd 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," as the MMSF, on behalf of the motorcycle community, donated and dedicated a "Nelson Selig, Sr. Memorial Bench" at the Whittier Motel in Ipswich.

Original Event founders, Ted and Sue LeMieux, Jason Hallock and Paul W. Cote, teamed up with State Senator Bruce Tarr, State Rep. Brad Hill, members of the North Shore Women on Wheels, the Aces and Eights Riding Club, North Shore Riders, Star Touring Chapter 240, the American Legion Riders, VFW members, old and new friends, joined in honoring Nelson's parents, Faye and Bob, Nelson's wife Felicia and children (now young adults), at the Memorial Bench dedication.

Ted LeMieux told the crowd, "Ten years ago we never imaged it would grow into this, we just wanted to help Nelson's family." Jason Hallock, a friend of Nelson and long time MMSF Board Member thanked the crowd for their ongoing support for 'riders helping rider's families." State Senator Bruce Tarr, involved since "Day 1" - said, "This extended family of Nelson - motorcyclists - has shown the Commonwealth and the nation that people that ride motorcycles count - and we are listening." State Rep. Brad Hill, also involved the past 10 years said, "I'm proud to have been a small part of getting "Nelly's Bill" enacted into law, making drivers more aware and reducing accidents that sadly took Nelson's life too early - and you too should be proud of your accomplishments."

It was announced that Nelson's mom, Faye, will be the "Parade Queen" for the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride, August 23rd from the Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, leading the Ride on www.BostonBiker.com Larry Cahill's "Demon" trike, with Bob and Felicia riding also.

Advance discount Ride tickets, MMSF raffle tickets, limited amount of Event t-shirts, can be purchased at $10 each on the www.NelsonsRide.com web site and at supporting businesses listed on the www.MassMSF.org web site.

Upcoming MMSF Events: July 15th edition

Thanks - PC
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Date: July 15, 2009
Subj: Upcoming MMSF / SEMMSF Supported Events

Note - 10th Annual Nelson's Ride tickets, Event T-shirts (limited amount - get yours now), and MMSF Raffle Tickets - all $10 each in celebration of the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride, are now available on-line, www.NelsonsRide.org and at these supporting businesses:

Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles


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Thursday night, July 16th, from Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
6:30 - Group Riding Workshop and walk-through for August 23rd 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride:
7:15 - Riding the Route - road guards and everyone welcome to pre-ride Nelson's Ride Route with us.

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Saturday night, July 18 - Aces and Eights RC Open House, 7 - 11 p.m., $2.00 food donation. See http://www.acesandeightsrc.com/

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NEW Event - All welcome, - Thursday night, July 23, at the Whittier Motel, Route 1A, Ipswich, MMSF's "Nelson's Ride Memorial Bench" dedication, 7-9 p.m.

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Saturday, July 25, SEMMSF's "Callahan's Run," at Buddy's Villa, in N. Easton, in celebration of the life of South Easton MA rider and Marine, Bill Callahan, killed in Iraq. Co-hosted by his widow, Amy and her friends. $20 donation includes food. Event T-shirts and advance Ride tickets available on line at www.semmsf.org/upcomingevents.html - an AMA sanctioned Event.

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Sunday, July 26, MMSF 2nd Annual "Friends of Marty" Ride, from the Gateway Pub, Lawrence, in celebration of his life and to assist 'baby Marty,' who was born after his tragic death last year. Live music by "Fatsunnie." For more information, advance ride tickets, t-shirts, go to www.MassMSF.org

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Sunday, July 26, Manomet Mystery Riders Memorial Poker Run, from John Alder Sports Club, Manomet, MA - SEMMSF supported. See http://www.manometmysteryriders.com/home.html for more info.

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Sunday, July 26, 10th Annual Xtreme Riders Fun Run !
Staging at 9am Robinson's Ace Hardware Nicolas Rd. Framingham, MA. Departs at 10:30
SHARP! Long Backroad ride to New Hampshire for Go Kart races, batting cages, arcade, mini golf course, driving range, ice cream, food/bar and a great time. Only $5 Donation for a great ride and awesome day. See www.xtremeriders.com for more information.

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Sunday, August 2, . . 3rd Annual "Brian's Ride," from the Jockey Club, Raynham, MA - For advance Event tickets, men's and women's Event shirts, (limited amount) See www.BriansRideFriends.org for more info.

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For upcoming Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund events, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/

Free Check Twice Signs are everywhere!

FREE 2' x 3' CHECK TWICE SAVE-A-LIFE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE !!!! SIGNS !

Via the Mass. Registry of Motor Vehicles, the MMSF has secured 100 of these 2 ' x 3' signs, with stands, for FREE distribution. These were purchased by the RMV from the Motorcycle Safety Fund, as appropriated by the Legislature, from $2 of each annual motorcycle registration fee. Currently, signs are available at the Law Offices of the MMSF's General Counsel, Joseph S. Provanzano's office, 16 Bourbon Street, Peabody. Please call ahead to pick up your FREE sign (978) 535-8222. Within a week of so, if we have some left, we'll put them at those MMSF supporting shops now selling our Nelson's Ride tickets, limited amount of 10th Annual Nelson's Ride T-shirts, and MMSF raffle tickets! Help reduced motorcycle accidents with these FREE 'Check Twice . . . " signs !

TONS of thanks to our major sponsors, BostonBiker.com, Cycles 128 !, Ironstone Ventures, Provanzano Law Offices, and Training Wheels !

Every Tuesday night (weather permitting) Star Touring Chapter 240 Rides, departing at 6:30 from the Honey Dew, Route 1 in Salisbury to ? ? ? See http://www.star240.com/ for more info.

Thursday night, 7/9 - at the Stage Fort Park, Gloucester - 6:30 - group riding workshop; 7:00 Nelson's Ride Event Planning Team - site walk-through then 'riding the Route,' with wrap up about 8:30 ish at the Whittier Motel, Ipswich. See www.MassMSF.org for more info . . . and supporting businesses now selling Event tickets, t-shirts, and MMSF Raffle tickets.

Tuesday night, 7/14 - at the Jockey Club in Raynham, 7:30 - 3rd Annual Brian's Ride Event Planning Team meeting - Road Guards, Clubs, Groups, . . . send your members and/or representatives as we do a walk-though for this Sunday, August 2nd Southeastern MA Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund event. See www.SEMMSF.org and/or www.BriansRideFriends.org for more information.

Thursday night, 7/16 - location to be determined - Group Riding Workshop and Nelson's Ride Planning Team Meeting.

Saturday night, 7/18 - Aces and Eights open house, 7-11 p.m. $2 food donation requested. Let's see if we can get motorcycle accident victim Mary Jane David of Gloucester out of the Lawrence Rehab facility to attend this Saturday night with her new leg ! See www.acesandeightsrc.com for directions.

Tuesday night, 7/21 - at Buddy's Villa, 190 Washington St., N. Easton, MA - Callahan's Ride Planning Meeting (www.SEMMSF.org) Road Guards and volunteers requested to attend this meeting.

Thursday night, 7/23 - 7:00 "Nelson Selig Memorial Bench Dedication Ceremony," donated by the MMSF on behalf of supporting area riders - to the Whittier Motel - Ipswich - 10 years of helping families of riders killed or seriously injured in accidents, and promoting motorcycle awareness and education to help reduce those accidents, all began due to the tragic accident on Route 133, in early May, year 2000.

Saturday, 7/25 - "Callahan's Run," by the SEMMSF, Buddy's Villa, 190 Washington St., N. Easton, MA. $20 per person donation, includes food. Proceeds to benefit the SEMMSF and the Wounded EOD Warrior Fund. Riders helping Riders. Veterans helping Veterans. Staging begins at 9:30 - Run leaves at Noon. Tickets and Event shirts available on www.SEMMSF.org

Sunday, 7/26 - 2nd annual "Friends of Marty Ride" - by the MMSF, Gateway Pub, 339 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA. $15 per person - good Italian Food by Biggie's of Haverhill will be available. Proceeds to benefit "Baby Marty," who was born after Marty's accident. Tickets with Marty's family, the Gateway Pub, and later this week, on-line with Event T-shirts at www.MassMSF.org.

Sunday, 7/26 - MMSF supporting Club - Xtreme Riders "Fun Run," 9:00 a.m. staging in Framingham leaving at 10:30 to NH. See http://web.mac.com/silascopathic/Xtremeriders.com/XR_Home.html for more info !

Sunday, 7/26 - SEMMSF and MMSF supporting Club - Manomet Mystery Riders "Memorial Poker Run," from and back to the John Alden Sportsman's Club, Manomet (Plymouth) - staging 9:30 - 11:00, $15 in advance, $20 at the Gate. See http://www.manometmysteryriders.com/home.html for more info !

Coming in August . . .
8/2 - 3rd Annual Brian's Ride - www.BriansRideFriends.org
8/8 - Aces and Eights Summer Blow Party and raffle drawing
8/22 - Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund "Touring the Valley" Ride
8/23 - 10th annual Nelson's Ride - www.NelsonsRide.org

Riders helping Riders !

TONS of thanks
PC

Upcoming Events: July 1st and beyond

Date: July 1, 2009
Subj: Upcoming MMSF / SEMMSF Supported Events

From Southeastern MA Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund - Preliminary report on Greg's Ride last Sunday:

TONS of thanks to the more than 150 riders who helped Greg Reynolds "Finish the Ride" an SEMMSF sponsored Event, Sunday, June 28, and the more than 150 friends, family members and supporters who joined the riders at the Lafayette Club. Great Ride, great Pig Roast by Paul Verdatt of Classic Catering, great tunes by Johnny G 3 band, raffle prizes, . . . good time by all. Over $10K was grossed and very much appreciated. Half of the proceeds after expenses will go to helping other downed riders, their families, and to promote motorcycle safety and awareness in hopes of preventing accidents.

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Thursday night, July 2 - Nelson's Ride - Group Riding Workshop - Event Planning Meeting . . .

Due to the expected rain Thursday night, the Group Riding Workshop and Event Planning Meeting has been RE-LOCATED, from Stage Fort Park, TO THE Aces and Eights RC Clubhouse, 239 Western Ave. (Route 22) Essex (see this link http://www.acesandeightsrc.com/directions.html).

The Group Riding Workshop will start at 6:30, with a 15-minute DVD, handouts, question and answer period. At 7:00 p.m., we'll begin the Nelson's Ride Planning Session, approximate about 1 hour.

Nelson's Ride tickets, Event T-shirts (limited amount - get yours now), and MMSF Raffle Tickets - all $10 each in celebration of the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride, are now available on-line, and at these supporting businesses:

Beverly, Cycles 128!
Ipswich, Whittier Motel,
Ipswich, VFW, 110 County Road (Rte. 1A)
Peabody, Provanzano Law Offices, 16 Bourbon Street
Newburyport, Seacoast Cycle
Rowley, Gypsy Cycles, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1)
Salem, Witch City Cycles
Wakefield, Stewy's Custom Cycles

(call for their hours of operation ! More locations to come, including Black Death Cycles in Salisbury - watch www.MassMSF.org)

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Saturday nights, July 4 and 18 - they're OPEN - Aces and Eights RC Open House, 7 - 11 p.m., $2:00 food donation. See
http://www.acesandeightsrc.com/

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Tuesday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., Brian's Ride Planning meeting - Jockey Club, Route 44, Raynham. Road Guards, volunteer parking lot, registration help needed. Please come to this planning meeting or write us at Contact@SEMMSF.org to be listed on the volunteer list . . .

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Saturday, July 25, SEMMSF's "Callahan's Run," at Buddy's Villa, in N. Easton, in celebration of the life of South Easton MA rider and soldier, Bill Callahan, killed in Iraq. Co-hosted by his widow, Amy and her friends. $20 donation includes food. Event T-shirts and advance Ride tickets available on line at www.semmsf.org/upcomingevents.html - an AMA sanctioned Event.

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Sunday, July 25, MMSF 2nd Annual "Friends of Marty" Ride, from the Gateway Pub, Lawrence, in celebration of his life and to assist 'baby Marty,' who was born after his tragic death last year. Live music by Fatsunnie (see www.fatsunnie.com). For more information, advance ride tickets, t-shirts, go to www.MassMSF.org

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Sunday, July 25, Manomet Mystery Riders Memorial Poker Run, from John Alder Sports Club, Manomet, MA - SEMMSF supported. See http://www.manometmysteryriders.com/home.html for more info.

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Sunday, August 2, . . 3rd Annual "Brian's Ride," from the Jockey Club, Raynham, MA - See www.BriansRideFriends.org for more info.

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For upcoming Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund events, see http://www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org/

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TONS of thanks - "Riders helping Riders !"

Help Greg Finish the Ride (from Seekonk to Taunton) SEMMSF

Sunday, June 28, a young Veteran and severely injured rider and his family need our and your support.

"Help Greg Finish the Ride," Seekonk to Taunton - co-hosted by the Southeastern MA Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.SEMMSF.org) - $15 in advance (available on that web site until 6/27) - $20 at the Seekonk Speedway 9:30 staging area - Ride leaves at NOON SHARP. AMA sanctioned Event - includes PIG ROAST by Paul V. (formerly an ABATE of MA member) at the Lafayette Club, and live music donated by "Johnny G 3," with John Gilligan. They play cover tunes as well as some originals. See them at www.myspace.com/johnnygilligan

Here's the short version of the long - all too familiar "rider-victim" story - and what else YOU can do about it !

Last June 22, (2008) Greg was riding home when a 75-year old blew a STOP sign, (he "thought he could make it") resulting in a direct impact with Greg shattering his body and his young life.

After volunteering for the MA Army National Guard while finishing High School, he answered the call to duty the spring of 2002, then went to "the theater of operations" the spring of 2003 for 12 months, and was then "boots on the ground" for a another 3 months attached in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Greg was a driver in the 1058 Transportation Unit out of Hingham. He was in an ambush while over there as well as many "near misses" with IED, and many other hazards. His unit traveled all over that country! They actually transformed their trucks into "gun trucks" so then he was a "machine gunner" running escorts for "third country nationals." He earned his Air Assault Wings which was a big accomplishment for him. He is a Staff Sergeant and was a platoon leader as well as his unit's PT instructor. Quite accomplished for a young guy.

He was home for 4 years when then his world turned upside down. He was a full time college student (Bridgewater State College, Criminal Justice Major, on the Dean's List), still serving in the MA Army National Guard (had signed on for another 6 years and planned on doing 20 years) and also worked part time at Loomis (armored money trucks). He was due to graduate last month and had been recruited by the Newport RI police department.

And then some 75-year old guy in a hurry with no place to go - blows a STOP sign - with minimal liability coverage and no assets. And now, with over $700,000 in medical bills, . . . Greg will never see a dime.

So the www.SEMMSF.org, the folks at Seekonk Speedway, Joe & Jane of www.IronstoneVentures.com and Greg's family and friends - see www.aheroheals.com - are joining forces to make Greg's and his family's lives a little comfortable, with this "Help Greg Finish the Ride" fundraising Event, and a portion of the funds raised from this Event will go into the SEMMSF pool of funds to assist other riders families in need.

Greg will be at the Ride. If he can be there - please come out also - whether your a rider, a veteran - (or both) - or just a person who would like to pay tribute and make a donation to this special young man and his family - rain or shine, ride or drive, Sunday, June 28th.

PC EDITORIAL NOTE - AS A MOTORCYCLIST ADVOCATE - NOT ON BEHALF OF THE MMSF OR SEMMSF . . .

I sent a letter to the driver who wrecked Greg's life over two weeks ago, offering to mediate an off the record meeting with Greg. He has not yet answered that invitation - We hope he will - that would help Greg in his healing and rehab process. As no citation was issued, we suspect he's just been advised to stay away.

On behalf of motor vehicle accident victims, House, No. 1405 has been filed at the State House, seeking to shift the financial burdens victims and their families face when others violate their right of way resulting in death or serious bodily injury. See www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht01/ht01405.htm.

House, No. 1405 has been assigned to the Judiciary Committee and its Public Hearing is scheduled for September 29th. I'll be asking ALL victims of right of way violations, and their families to be at that Hearing, to share with legislators how 'right of way victims' are victimized twice - first with the accident and resulting injuries or lost of life, and secondary with the financial burdens through no fault of their own.

If this type bill gets enacted, that $700,000 in debt Greg faces - through no fault of his own - would be shifted to the at-fault driver who won't even answer a letter. Let him go bankrupt, not his victim. Please pass the word to others you know who have been victimized - join me in Seekonk OR Taunton on June 28 and at the State House September 29th !

Write me privately at claimscote@aol.com for more information on this Bill and working to right this wrong.

TONS of thanks - PC

Speaking only for myself and not on behalf of any nonprofit organization I am a member to.

Stage Fort Park in Gloucester will host 10th Annual Nelson's Ride!

Date: June 10, 2009

(Gloucester, MA) - Stage Fort Park, in Gloucester, (off Route 127 and right on the ocean), will be the host site for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," Sunday, August 23 (with 8/30 its rain date), as today, the City of Gloucester Licensing Committee unanimously approved the Special Event license, permit applications and of the Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund, Inc.

Appearing before the Police & Fire Chief and Assistant City Clerk, were MMSF officers Jason Hallock, Jacky Kieras, and Paul W. Cote. Prior to the Hearing, the MMSF had submitted its "Event Plan" with supporting documents, and had signed a "Facilities Usage Agreement" with Gloucester's Department of Public Works. Both the Police Chief and Assistant Clerk expressed their appreciation of the Plan and references provided.

Our web mistress Samantha has updated the www.NelsonsRide.org web site with the Event schedule, a layout of the expected usage of Park, the proposed 30-mile SLOW Ride Route (subject to police approval), pictures of the Event T-shirts, and linked up our "click & pledge" account to begin taking credit card orders now ! Check it all out at www.NelsonsRide.org.

In line with the this being the "10th Annual" Nelson's Ride, due to present economic conditions, and your 10 years of support, some advance purchase items will be $10.

Now available on the www.NelsonsRide.org web site, advance Ride Tickets are $10 per bike and $10 per passenger. Purchase of advance Ride tickets gets you into the door prize drawing. Advance purchase of 10th Annual Nelson's Ride T-shirts are $10 each, and their design by Frank Perron and Lee Blais, can be viewed on the www.NelsonsRide.org web site.

These items will be available at some of our MMSF supporting shops, dealers and businesses, which we'll begin lining up over the next few weeks and list on our www.NelsonsRide.org web site, for cash sales in advance of the August 23 Ride and Event.

10th Annual Patch and Pin sets will be $10 in advance or at the Event. And the MMSF Raffle tickets are $10 each, in advance or at the Event.

Two bands are being lined up to play live at the Event, watch for those announcements.

The Bike Games will return as well as Dean's Concessions with the food. Vendors interested in selling their wares should write us at Contact@MassMSF.org.

Sherm Deering, of the New Life Riders/Christian Motorcycle Association, will be the lead Ride Road Captain. If you can Road Guard during this 30-mile SLOW Ride Route, write us at Contact@MassMSF.org

Plan to bring your blanket for laying out on the grass at the Park, or even your swimming gear for a dip in the Ocean !

Event planning meetings will begin on Thursday nights, June 18 and 25, at the Ipswich VFW, off Route 1A, at 7:30, usually lasting an hour. If you would like to volunteer, please attend one of these initial planning meetings.

"Bikers Helping Bikers" - your MMSF.

For other upcoming MMSF supported Events on the North Shore, South Shore and Blackstone Valley areas, see www.MassMSF.org.

TONS of thanks for your 10 years of support !

Upcoming MMSF Events: June 5th, 2009 edition

Reminder - American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Rallies in June, Americade (http://www.tourexpo.com) runs through June 6th and Laconia (http://www.laconiamcweek.com) runs June 13 to 21st.

Upcoming MMSF supported Events . . . .

June 6 - 7 p.m. Essex, . . . The first and third Saturday nights each month, Aces and Eights RC Open Houses, Essex. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more information - next open house, Saturday, June 6th - 7:00 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTE ! . . . Capt'n Ken of Concept Signs/Beverly, will be putting the Aces & Eights logo on our MMSF Mobile Events Van at this open house Saturday night, and will be available for pin-striping your bike. Come on out, see the Van, consider some pin-striping, and enjoy the Open House !

Saturday, June 6, 2009, Fire and Iron Chapter 777 (Metro Boston) "Memorial Ride" for Mike DiCarlo, from Tequila's, Route 1 South, Danvers. A portion of the Funds raised will be donated to the MMSF and the F & I Chapter logo will be going on our Mobile Events Van soon !

Staging begins at 8:30, Ride leaves at 10:00 sharp !

See www.MassMSF.org for more information and flyer

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Xtreme Rider's 10th Annual "Andrew's Helping Hands" Ride, Framingham to Leominster, hosted by MMSF supporting club, the Xtreme Riders. See http://www.xtremeriders.com/ for more information and flyers

Friday night, June 12, North Shore Riders FREE BBQ - at Cycles 128, Beverly. We're hoping Capt'n Ken of Concept Signs will be putting this MMSF supporting club's logo on our Mobile Events Van that night as well as offering his pin-striping services ! See www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer

Sunday, June 28, "Help Greg Finish the Ride" event, Seekonk to Taunton, sponsored by the SEMMSF. See www.SEMMSF.org for more info, flyer, and to purchase advance tickets, including its pig roast !

See the winning t-shirt and logo design for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," by Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers, longtime Nelsons' Ride riders, now posted on www.MassMSF.org
Check out www.SEMMSF.org for more Southeastern MA Survivor Fund upcoming Events and
Check out www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org for Blackstone Valley Survivor Fund upcoming Events

Contact us at Contact@MassMSF.org to join us in our efforts of "Riders Helping Riders"

Upcoming Events: Get Your Sticker, then Attend!

Reminder - motorcycle inspection stickers deadline is Sunday, May 31. Being stopped with an invalid, current sticker carries a $50 fine, is a surchargable offense increasing your insurance rates, and the vehicle is subject to tow.

There are less than 225 motorcycle inspection shops in Massachusetts, for over 180,000 registered motorcycles. Most are not open on Sundays, and/or close early on Saturday. To locate an inspection site near you - see this site, put in your town or zip code, click motorcycles, and search. Recommend you call the stations near you to find out their operating hours. http://massvehiclecheck.state.ma.us/find_inspection_station.html

Events . . .

Sunday, May 31, noon - 4, "Motorcycle Vintage Day," Sisson's Diner, Route 28, South Middleboro, MA. All motorcycles, 1979 and earlier are welcomed for display. Free admission. The Event is sponsored by the Tumbleweed M/C, the Yankee Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, with special thanks to Dave Perewitz and Cape Cod Choppers, and supported by the Southeastern MA Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.SEMMSF.org). Come out and see these special, neat bikes and good people.

Essex County area - Tuesday night rides, Star Touring, Chapter 240, leaving from the Honey Dew Donut Shop, Route 1 in Salisbury - see www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer

The first and third Saturday nights each month, Aces and Eights RC Open Houses, Essex. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more information - next open house, Saturday, June 6th - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 2009, Fire and Iron Chapter 777 (Metro Boston) "Memorial Ride" for Mike DiCarlo, from Tequila's, Route 1 South, Danvers. See www.MMSF.org for more information and flyer

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Xtreme Rider's 10th Annual "Andrew's Helping Hands" Ride, Framingham to Leominster, see http://www.xtremeriders.com/ for more information and flyers . . . advance tickets can now be purchased on the www.MassMSF.org web site.

Friday night, June 12, North Shore Riders FREE BBQ - at Cycles 128, Beverly. See www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer

Sunday, June 28, "Help Greg Finish the Ride" event, Seekonk to Taunton, sponsored by the SEMMSF. See www.SEMMSF.org for more info, flyer, and to purchase advance tickets, including its pig roast !

Update on the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride" - . . . Stage Fort Park is the likely site of the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride." The Agreement has been signed with the MMSF and the DPW of Gloucester, for Sunday, August 23 (and 8/30 as its rain date). We have additional meetings with other City departments the week of June 8 to finalize details. The Ride Route is being sent to local Police Chiefs for their review and recommendations.

See the winning t-shirt and logo design, by Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers, longtime Nelsons' Ride riders, now posted on www.MassMSF.org.

Check out www.SEMMSF.org for more Southeastern MA Survivor Fund upcoming Events and
Check out www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org for Blackstone Valley Survivor Fund upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally, Washington, DC - Sunday, May 24.

Several MMSF members and supporters are heading down to this Event, via Gettysburg, Tom Jefferson's and James Madison houses in VA, some lobbying in DC, and supporting Veteran's and other citizen's concerned about our Missing in Action and Prisoner of War military service people, still unaccounted for.

If you can't make this Rally, . . . on Memorial Day, consider saying a prayer for those MIA's and POW's, and their families, and give a 'thank you salute' to all veterans for their service.

For more information about Rolling Thunder 1st Amendment Demonstration Run see www.rollingthundermotorcyclerally.com.

Motorcycle Inspection "Sticca Nights," open houses - next week, . . . why waste your time in lines Saturday or Sunday for your motorcycle sticker before the May 31st deadline when you could be riding on the weekends !

Wednesday night, May 27, 5-8 p.m., Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Rotary, Newburyport. See www.seacoastcycle.com.

Thursday night, May 28, 5-8 p.m., Cycles 128 !, Brimbal Ave., Beverly, . . . see www.cycles128.com.

Both locations will have snacks while you wait and updates on the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23rd !

There's been some changes you'll want to know about with this year's stickers - for a story on it, see the opening page at www.BostonBiker.com - scroll down for Stewy's Custom Cycles story.

Upcoming Events . . .

Tuesday night rides, Star Touring, Chapter 240, leaving from the Honey Dew Donut Shop, Route 1 in Salisbury - see www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer.

The first and third Saturday nights each month, Aces and Eights RC Open Houses, Essex. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more information.

Saturday, June 6, 2009, Fire and Iron Chapter 777 (Metro Boston) "Memorial Ride" for Mike DiCarlo, from Tequila's, Route 1 South, Danvers. See www.MMSF.org for more information and flyer.

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Xtreme Rider's 10th Annual "Andrew's Helping Hands" Ride, Framingham to Leominster, see http://www.xtremeriders.com/ for more information and flyers . . . advance tickets soon to be available on our www.MassMSF.org web site.

Friday night, June 12, North Shore Riders FREE BBQ - at Cycles 128, Beverly. See www.MassMSF.org for information and flyer.

Update on the 10th Annual Nelson's Ride . . . An Agreement has been signed with the MMSF and the DPW of Gloucester, for use of the Stage Fort Park on Route 127 as the host site for the 10th Annual "Nelson's Ride," for Sunday, August 23 (and 8/30 as its rain date). Some other City departments need to 'sign off' on it but its looking good.

Frank Perron of Ipswich and Lee Blais of Danvers have used their combined talents, winning our logo design contest, and finishing touches are being put on that design and will be released soon. We thank them for their long time support of "Nelson's Ride" and the MMSF mission of "Riders helping Riders." See the logo at www.massmsf.org/nelsonpages/nelsonsride-main.html.

Check out www.SEMMSF.org for Southeastern MA Survivor Fund upcoming Events.

Check out www.bvmsurvivorsfund.org for Blackstone Valley Survivor Fund upcoming Events