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News Remeber Veteran's Day November 11. Visit a veteran in the hospital. Let him/her know that they are not forgotten. There are many charitable events throughout Arizona that day. Attend one and show your support. Appleby's thoughout the country is providing a free meal on November 11 to all Veterans! Golden Corral on November 9 from 5-9 pm. Tell them thank you for supporting us when you visit there! |
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• OLD TIMER'S BIRTHDAY
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President:
Jerry Zielinski
Vice Pres:
Alex Salcido
Secretary:
Bruce Haneiwich
Tresurer:
Dina Zielinski
Road Captain:
Stand Up Bill
Gene Lueth
Sgt. at Arms:
David Madril
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Welcome American Legion Riders and Visitors
The riders of John P. Burns Post #36 in Tucson, AZ welcome all visitors to our site. We are a group of Veterans and family members of Veterans that enjoy riding motorcycles. To be an American Legion Rider you must first be eligible to be a member of the American Legion Family. We are Legion members first and foremost. We do NOT run this group as a M/C. We are a family oriented group interested in supporting Veterans from all wars. All eligible Legion members in good standing are welcome. We raise funds for various Veteran groups that include Legacy Fund for our fallen Heroes' Children's education, Wounded Warrior personal needs, and our local Veteran Hospital. Most of our members are also Patriot Guard Riders and support their functions as well. We ride in support of community charities and participate in many functions.If you meet the American Legion eligibility requirements, come by the post and see what we are about.
- NEXT RIDERS GENERAL MEETING - December 20, 2009 @0900
Our Riders Creed
New law authorizes veterans' salutes during national anthem . New law authorizes veterans' salutes during national anthem A new law took effect this month that allows veterans and active-duty military not in uniform to render a military-style hand salute during the national anthem. The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year's provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," Secretary of Veterans Affairs James B. Peake said in a press release. "This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation's flag." Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag while wearing their organization's official head-gear. The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14. The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
Are You a 9-12'er?
Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I was standing in front of a classroom of 7th grade students. We had a television in the room, and I turned it on before school because I'd heard that something had happened to the World Trade Center. The students filed in and together we saw the smoke and replays of the planes, and later the towers falling. It was horrifying, but I knew they needed to see, and understand. All day long, I helped reassure them that there would be a tomorrow, and we'd all get through this. On that day I also remember where my sister was. She was in Washington D.C., a couple blocks away from the Pentagon. She phoned back to the local television station to let them know her group was safe, and to give the station a ground's-eye view of the situation. I first heard she was safe by hearing her voice on the television... by chance the station I chose to watch. 9-11 left us all stunned and horrified, but there was a 9-12. That was the day when we decided that we weren't defeated. That was the day when we weren't concerned about Red and Blue states, political parties, or our differences. That was the day we stood up as Americans, united and determined. We stood with those who mourned. We stood with those who served. We stood against our enemies. We stood up for freedom. 9-10 saw us naďve and carefree, with our heads in the sand. 9-11 opened our eyes and stunned us into silence. 9-12 saw us rise from the ashes. We are faced with yet another attack on our freedoms. This one doesn't come in the form of airplanes, but is an assault on our core freedoms, principles and values. Our Constitution hangs by a thread, our economy has been sold, our rights trampled, our future compromised. So we are faced with a choice: Do we bury our heads in the sand and trust in our leaders to make everything right? Do we sit in stunned silence as our country falls down around us? Or do we rise from the ashes and again resolve to stand together as Americans? I am a 9-12'er. I stand for the principles that made this country great. I stand for the Constitution. I stand for the rights of all Americans, even those who I don't always agree with. Maybe especially those. I stand because someone has to. Will you stand with me? ~Debra (Inspired in part by Glenn Beck)
9-12 The Nine Principles
1. America is good.
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
12 Values Honesty Reverence Hope Thrift Humility Charity Sincerity Moderation Hard Work Courage Personal Responsibility Friendship Return
THE VETERAN
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag,
It is the VETERAN, who serves under the Flag,
So help us support them!!
Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including their life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
I have never visited my dentist or mechanic and received an estimate under $500.
Wouldn't it be nice to hear the dentist say that a root canal and enamel replacement therapy is not needed. Just take an aspirin and calcium tablets. Has a mechanic ever said that the ping and leak won't require an overhaul, just a better grade gas and a can of sealant?
Every bike related magazine I read always has some article or letter to the editor talking about Cagers and Bikers. With that in mind. Things You Will Never Hear A Cager Say:
1. I'm glad there are bikes with loud pipes because it's too quiet in my car.
2. Honey, I am tired of driving the BMW & Porsche. Think I will buy a Harley and ride 5,000 - 10,000 miles a year.
3. I think our daughter should date a biker. It looks like a sport she could enjoy.
4. Isn't it great that biker women are not shy and can show cleavage or their breasts and not be embarrassed?
5. I liked the tattoos on that biker and think I will get one.
6. Let's go to Sturgis on vacation instead of Europe.
7. Here comes a bunch of bikes. I think I will wait to pull out into traffic until they pass by.
8. Look at that cycle with a flat tire. Let's stop and help.
Things You Will Never Hear A Biker Say:
1. My pipes are too loud.
2. I would rather go shopping at the mall than go on the poker run.
3. Those topless bars are so disgusting
4. I have too many black clothes. Think I will get something pink.
5. Instead of going to Sturgis, I would rather visit the In-Laws
6. I'm not getting a tattoo, I'm afraid of needles
7. I will never change anything on my bike. I like it exactly as it came from the factory.
8. You will never see my babe on the back showing her cleavage.
9. Let's move to Seattle. I love riding in the rain all of the time.
10. I think I'll sell the bike and walk everywhere for the exercise.
Fire Trucks
A firefighter was working on the engine outside the station, when he noticed a little girl nearby in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the sides, and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle. The girl was wearing a firefighter's helmet. The wagon was being pulled by her dog and her cat. The firefighter walked over to take a closer look. That sure is a nice firetruck, the firefighter said with admiration. Thanks, the girl replied. The firefighter looked a little closer and noticed the girl had tied the wagon to her dog's collar and to the cat's testicles. Little partner, the firefighter said, I don't want to tell you how to run your rig, but if you were to tie that rope around the cat's collar, I think you could go faster. The little girl replied thoughtfully, You're probably right, but then I wouldn't have a siren.
Two hillbillies walk into a bar. While having a shot of whiskey, they talk about their moonshine operation. Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. And, after a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and says, “Kin ya swallar?” The woman shakes her head no. Then he asks, “Kin ya breathe?” The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no. The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her dress, yanks down her drawers and quickly gives her right butt cheek a steady, long lick with his tongue. The woman is so shocked that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth. As she begins to breathe again, the Hillbilly walks slowly back to the bar. His partner says, “Ya know, I’d heerd of that there ‘Hind Lick Maneuver’ but I ain’t niver seen nobody do it!”
A crusty old man walks into the local Church and says to the secretary, “I would like to join this damn church. The astonished woman replies, “I beg your pardon, sir. I must have misunderstood you. What did you say?” “Listen up, damn it. I said I want to join this damn church! “I’m very sorry sir, but that kind of language is not tolerated in this church.” The secretary leaves her desk and goes into the pastor’s study to inform him of her situation. The pastor agrees that the secretary does not have to listen to such foul language. They both return to her office and the pastor asks the old geezer, “Sir, what seems to be the problem here?” “There is no damn problem,” the man says. “I just won $200 million bucks in the damn lottery and I want to join this damn church to get rid of some of this damn money.” “ I see...” said the pastor. “And is this damn bitch giving you a hard time???”
You are blonde and on a bus, when you suddenly fart. Luckily the music is very loud. So every time you fart, you time it with the music. When you start making your way to the door as you exit the bus, you notice everybody is throwing disgusted looks at you, and you suddenly realize...You’re listening to your IPod!
What Do You Call Four Bullfighters In Quicksand? Quattro Sinko.
What’s The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? Anyone Can Roast Beef.
Why Do Gorillas Have Big Nostrils? Because They Have Big Fingers .
A Florida couple, both well into their 80s, go to a sex therapist’s office. The doctor asks, “What can I do for you?” The man says, “Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?” The doctor raises both eyebrows, but he is so amazed that such an elderly couple is asking for sexual advice that he agrees to consult. When the couple finishes, the doctor says, “There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse.” He thanks them for coming, he wishes them good luck, he charges them $50 and he says good bye. The next week, the same couple returns and asks the sex therapist to watch again. The sex therapist is a bit puzzled, but agrees. This happens several weeks in a row. The couple makes an appointment, has intercourse with no problems, pays the doctor, then leave. Finally, after 3 months of this routine, the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but I have to ask. Just what are you trying to find out?” The man says, “We”re not trying to find out anything. She’s married; so we can’t go to her house. I’m married and we can’t go to my house. The Holiday Inn charges $98. The Hilton charges $139. We do it here for $50, and Medicare pays $43 of it, leaving my net cost of $7.”
A good ol’ hillbilly-redneck from Tennessee walked into a bank in New York City and asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer that he was going to Bakersfield on business for two weeks and needed to borrow $5,000 and that he was not a regular customer of the bank. The loan officer told him that the bank would need some form of security for the loan, so the redneck handed over the keys to a new Ferrari. The car was parked on the street in front of the bank. The redneck produced the title and everything checked out. The loan officer agreed to hold the car as collateral for the loan and apologized for having to charge 12% interest. Later, the bank’s president and its officers all enjoyed a good laugh at the redneck from the south for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral for a $5,000 loan. An employee of the bank then drove the Ferrari into the bank’s underground garage and parked it. Two weeks later, the redneck returned, repaid the $5,000 and the interest of $23.07. The loan officer said, “Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire horse breeder. What puzzles us is why would you bother to borrow $5,000.00?” The Tennessee redneck replied, “Well, sonny, where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $23.07 and expect it to be there when I return?”
How to lift a fallen motorcycle
CAUTION If done incorrectly or under poor footing, lifting a fallen motorcycle can be dangerous and cause serious injury. Try to get help first and remember, you don’t want anybody else to get hurt. You need to think clearly, use common sense, and be in good physical condition. Keep your body and back straight, lifting only with your legs. Maintain control of the motorcycle and never twist your body while lifting. Check the motorcycle for damage prior to riding it again. The ideal situation for lifting a motorcycle is as follows: 1. Have the lifting technique demonstrated by a qualified professional. 2. Practice with a qualified professional. 3. Have the qualified professional evaluate and coach your lifting technique. Step 1: Assess Yourself Take a few minutes to calm down and relax. Seeing your bike lying on its side is a traumatic experience, but it generally happens to everyone eventually. Spend a few minutes asking yourself questions and talking yourself through it: Are you hurt? Are you able to pick up your motorcycle in a normal situation? Do you want to pick up your motorcycle? Is it safe to pick up your motorcycle? It’s best if you get help. If someone helps you, be sure to warn them not to touch the hot exhaust pipe, not to lift by the turn signals, etc. Also make sure they lift correctly. You don’t want someone else getting hurt. Step 2: Assess the Environment If you are in danger from on-coming traffic, get away from your motorcycle and seek a place of safety. Let law enforcement respond and take control of the scene before picking up your motorcycle. Take a look at the ground: Do you have a solid surface to lift from? Is there gravel? Is the pavement wet? Are you right next to a ditch? You don’t want to slip and get pinned under your bike. Step 3: Assess the Motorcycle Turn it off using the engine cut-off switch or the ignition switch. Turn off the fuel supply valve. Spilled fuel is common, so use caution (though usually you need sparks, flame, or an ignition source to have a fire or explosion.) If the motorcycle is lying on its right side, put the kickstand down and put the motorcycle in gear. If the motorcycle is on its left side, you can’t put the stand down and can’t put the motorcycle in gear. Make a mental note of these facts. You don’t want to pick up your motorcycle and then immediately drop it onto its other side! Technique I: Facing Away from the Motorcycle - For Large Motorcycles, Preferred Method for any Size 1. Turn the handlebars to full-lock position with the front of tire pointed downward. 2. Find the “balance point” of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or footpeg. The motorcycle will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for most of the weight of the bike. 3. “Sit” down with your butt/lower back against the motorcycle seat. Be sure to keep your back straight and your head up. Put your feet solidly on the ground about 12 inches apart, with your knees bent slightly. 4. With one hand, grasp the handgrip (underhand, preferably), keeping your wrist straight. 5. With your other hand, grip the motorcycle framework (or any solid part of the motorcycle), being careful to avoid the hot exhaust pipe, turn signals, etc. 6. Lift with your legs by taking small steps backwards, pressing against the seat with your butt and keeping your back straight. On slippery or gravel surfaces, this technique probably won’t work. On inclined surfaces this can be very dangerous. 7. Be careful not to lift the motorcycle up and then flip it onto its other side! If possible, put the kickstand down and the bike in gear. 8. Set the motorcycle on its kickstand and park it safely. Technique II: Facing the Motorcycle - For Small and Medium-Sized Motorcycles, Alternative Method 1. Turn the handlebars to the full-lock position with the front of the tire pointed skyward. 2. Find the balance point of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or footpeg. The motorcycle will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for most of the weight of the bike. 3. Stand very close to the handlebars. Plant your feet about shoulder-width apart with the lower handgrip in between them. Use both hands to lift. Keeping your back straight and your head up, lift carefully, keeping the handgrip close to your body. Use your leg muscles for power, and not your back muscles. 4. Be careful you don’t lift the motorcycle up and then flip it onto its other side. 5. Set the motorcycle on its kickstand and park it safely. How to Lift a Fallen Motorcycle www.LawTigers.com America’s Injury Lawyers Who Ride
Freedom
Legislative Information
MOTORCYCLISTS REAP REWARDS FROM ECONOMIC
STIMULUS PACKAGE
Motorcycling will reap some benefits
from the historic two-year, $787 billion economic recovery
and stimulus bill recently signed into law by President
Barrack Obama. Language in HR 1, the largest spending
measure ever enacted by Congress, provides for a tax
credit for people buying new passenger cars and light-duty
trucks, and now thanks to eleventh hour lobbying efforts by
motorcycle groups and manufacturers, federal tax relief will
extend to purchasers of new motorcycles as well. Section
1008 of the legislation includes motorcycles as “qualified
vehicles”, and individuals purchasing a new motorcycle will
be allowed to deduct the sales and excise taxes on their
2009 tax returns. Four senators successfully lobbied for
including motorcycles in the compromise measure: Bob
Casey, D-Pa.; Christopher Bond, R-Mo., Russell Feingold,
D-Wis., and Herb Kohl, D-Wis. “The issues of consumer
confidence and tight credit markets have not evaded motorcycle
dealers,” the four senators wrote to congressional
leaders who put the finishing touches on the stimulus bill.
“The effect of the downturn not only impacts the dealers - it
has hurt manufacturers as well.” Expansion of the tax credit
should attract more motorcycle buyers, Feingold said in a
joint press release with Kohl. To be eligible for this “above
the line” tax deduction, you must make less than $125,000
($250,000 for those filing jointly) and purchase a new bike in 2009 for up to $49,500.
