Are you still a welfare rider?

1. Welfare Rider Defined: For more information on bikers’ rights and these fine rider organizations, please see the following web site: NCRider.com Apex Bike Night Every Friday night at the Panera Bread on the SW corner of the Hwy 64 & Hwy 55 intersection. 7:00 PM (Starts December 10, 2004) Ride Safe, Ride Free! Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen Are you still a welfare rider? A welfare rider is a motorcycle rider who benefits from the work that other rider organizations do, but the rider does not contribute to the fight for bikers rights. They either don't know about motorcyclists rights organizations (MROs), and the work that MRO members are doing on their behalf, or they just don't care. This brochure has been created for the positive people who have never heard of MROs until now. ALL riders start out as welfare riders. This is NOT meant to be a put-down or insult. The reason all riders start out as welfare riders is because they usually just don’t know about MROs, they don’t know any MRO members, or they misunderstand the legislative agenda of MROs. In North Carolina, we have 150,000 riders. Approximately 1500 riders belong to our state MRO (SMRO). That means approximately 1% of NC riders are doing 100% of the work. The other 99% of riders are what are called welfare riders. In their defense, many of them just don't know that there are riders working on their behalf. If you are a welfare rider, reading this brochure is your wake up call. If you are not a MRO member, please consider joining the local STATE MRO and the FEDERAL MRO. The Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) is the state MRO in North Carolina and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is the federal MRO. If you join, you will not be required to do anything. If you just join, they will have your membership money and they will use it to fight for your rights on your behalf. They will send you newsletters that will keep you up to date on what is happening in your state and at the federal level. Most SMRO chapters have monthly meetings, fun rides, bike nights, and charity events. Participation in these activities is optional. At the very least, joining will increase your riding opportunities and expand your circle of riding friends. See the back for more information. Not Sure? Please read on.

2. C.B.A. Concerned Bikers Association (ABATE of North Carolina) CBA is a the state motorcyclists rights organization here in NC. They are a non-profit organization that supports all motorcyclists’ rights as well as promoting an atmosphere of education, cooperation, and fun. They are heavily involved in fund raising for community charities and promoting all motorcyclists in a positive light. Contact: Mike (919) 363-8662 Vin (919) 522-4922 Meet first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM: Captain John’s Dockside Fish and Crab House 11550 US Highway 15-501 N. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Cole Park Plaza next to Michael's Bar and Grill) Please call first if coming out for the first time to ensure meeting location has not changed. Come to our dinner meeting and meet the group ! Check our web pages for more info: www.ncneighbors.com/930/ ======================================== Membership Application Yearly Dues for new members: Single = $25, Couples $35 Membership is encouraged for ALL riders. Date __________________ Name________________________________ Address______________________________ City ______________ State __ Zip _______ Phone (_____) ________________________ Email ______________________________ Age______ Occupation _______________ I understand by signing my name to this application, I am seeking membership into a brotherhood, united in freedom for all bikers rights. Signed_______________________________ Please mail completed application and annual dues to: CBA PO Box 408 Apex, NC 27502 NC BikePAC NC BikePAC is a political action committee (PAC) created to help further the legislative goals of the motorcyclists of North Carolina. Most motorcycle organizations’ nonprofit tax status does not allow the organization to expend great amounts of its budget on lobbying activities, to make direct monetary donations to candidates or to write letters of endorsement for a particular candidate. A political action committee is allowed to participate in these activities. North Carolina BikePAC will assist motorcycle organization members and all interested motorcycle enthusiasts to educate and lobby government and the general public about motorcycling, the rights of motorcyclists, and the preservation of our American tradition of freedom. See the web site for more info: www.NCRider.com/BikePAC-Page.htm ===================================== Application for Membership O Copper Level $25.00 O Silver Level $50.00 to $100.00 O Gold Level $100 and over or monthly sustaining membership DATE__________________________________________ NAME__________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________ CITY___________________________________________ STATE___________________ ZIP___________________ OCCUPATION___________________________________ EMPLOYER_____________________________________ EMAIL (Not required)______________________________ Registered Voter? YES NO Mail this completed form with your personal check to: NC BikePAC PO Box 1554 Shallotte, NC 28459 Membership is not tax deductible. 100% of the monies received are used for lobbying, education and support of elected officials and candidates of North Carolina who endorse the goals and objectives of NC BikePAC. M.R.F. Motorcycle Riders Foundation The MRF is the most important federal (national) MRO in America. They have an office and full-time lobbyist in Washington, DC and they have been fighting for our rights in our nation's capital for over twenty years. They work on behalf of the 6.6 million motorcycle owners in America. If you are not an MRF member please join them now. Just joining is the most important thing you can do. That will enable the MRF to continue fighting for federal funding for road improvements and fighting to make sure you get your medical claims paid. Please join now. You will not be sorry. =========================================================================== Membership application: Please choose a membership option: ___ Annual Individual Membership $25 ___ 3-Year Individual Membership $65 ___ Annual Joint Membership $40 ___ 3-Year Joint Membership $100 ___ Annual Sustaining Membership $100 Name_______________________________ 2nd Person (if Joint) ____________________________________ Address______________________________ ____________________________________ Phone ______________________________ E-mail ______________________________ Referred by: Vinny Neuman (NC) Date : ________________________________ Signature__________________________ Mail with remittance to: M.R.F. PO Box 1808 Washington, DC 20013 - 1808 Or you may join online at: www.MRF.org Call to join the MRF (202) 546-0983