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BEST of the West Hotel Reservation Deadline Approaching

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, is the deadline for getting a reduced room rate of $65.00 per night for BEST of the West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Making reservations after May 15th will reflect the hotel's normal room rates.

The hotel hosting the event is The Plaza Las Vegas, One Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Call 1-800-634-6575 for room reservations.

Also, keep in mind that Tuesday, May 15, 2012, is also the deadline for registering for the conference at a reduced rate as well. Seminar Cost: (on or before May 15, 2011): MRF members $60, Non-MRF members $70; (after May 15, 2011): MRF members $70, Non-MRF members $80.

Registrations are accepted through the MRF website at www.mrf.org. Visa, MasterCard, AmEx and Discover accepted. Questions? Call the MRF at 202-546-0983.

In Other News...

The MRF's Washington DC office has moved to an updated space in the current building. The office is now located in room #204. We now have more space and the rent is much lower. It was an opportunity that presented itself and could not be passed up. The MRF is saving thousands of dollars in rent. The MRF wants to thank Tiffany for being there and packing up the office and preparing for the move.

Along with the mov,e we were offered moving costs which helped save the organization even more money.  This helped with the cost of using movers, phone transfer, and boxes for packing, new cabinet that bit the dust, and counter cost on brochures for the organization.

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Ride With The LeadersTM by joining the MRF at http://www.mrf.org/join.php or call 1-202-546-0983Registration is easy and secure for MRF Regional and Meeting of the Minds conferences. Visit our website at http://www.mrf.org/events.php for further details and registration information.Send in your nominations and donations for the MRF's Young Activist Scholarship fund today. For complete details, visit http://www.mrfae.org/yas.php.Sign up today for the MRF's new roadside assistance program by visiting http://www.mrf.org/mrfroadside.php The program is available to MRF members and non-MRF members.© All Information contained in this release is copyrighted. Reproduction permitted with attribution. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation, incorporated in 1987, is a membership-based, national motorcyclists' rights organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The first motorcyclists' rights organization to establish a full-time presence in Washington, DC, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is the only Washington voice devoted exclusively to the street rider. The MRF established MRFPAC in the early 1990s to advocate the election of candidates who would champion the cause of rider safety and rider freedom.The MRF proudly claims state motorcyclists' rights organizations and the very founders of the American riders' rights movement among its leading members. The MRF is involved in federal and state legislation and regulations, motorcycling safety education, training, and public awareness. The MRF provides members and state motorcyclists' rights organizations with direction and information, and sponsors annual regional and national educational seminars for motorcyclists rights activists, as well as publishing a bi-monthly newsletter, THE MRF REPORTS.

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MRF Bikers Inside The Beltway National Lobby Day

Recently the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), along with ABATE of Illinois, sat down with United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood to discuss a few key motorcycle issues.

First and foremost is the issue of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) funding of mandatory motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints. LaHood let his arsenal of safety experts defend the checkpoints. It was revealed that the only state to apply for the funds was Georgia. No other states expressed any interest in the federal program.

There was a lively debate about the checkpoint issue, and we eventually had to agree to disagree on the effectiveness, fairness, and resource worthiness of mandatory motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints. As of now, NHTSA does not have any plans for future funding of these checkpoints.

We also discussed the Department’s position on E-15 blended fuel, they don’t have one.

LaHood is stepping down from the DOT Secretary role at the end of the year.

IN OTHER NEWS:

The official invite for the MRF’s 4th Annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway federal lobby day has been delivered to every congressional office. As you plan your trip and arrange for your congressional meetings, be sure to remind them they got the invitation to address the group on May 17th.

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MRF Bikers Inside The Beltway National Lobby Day

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce that the 4th annual Michael "Boz" Kerr Memorial Bikers Inside The Beltway national lobby day will be held Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Washington DC. The MRF will have secure, free parking for motorcycles just steps from the US Capitol Building.

From 9:00-11:00am, participants will meet at the motorcycle parking area for registration, instruction and lobby material pickup.  From 1:00-2:00pm, there will be a program with Congressional speakers.  Lobbying your federal officials will take place from 11:00am-1:00pm and any time after 2:00pm. 

The MRF encourages you to schedule appointments with your Representative and Senators during the lobbying hours. It is best to begin scheduling those appointments now, as their calendars fill up quickly, particularly on a busy legislative day.

Plan your appointments according to your arrival time. If you plan to arrive promptly at 9:00am (don't forget to take DC traffic into consideration), you can schedule meetings anytime from 9:45am until 12:30pm without conflict with the program that begins at 1:00pm. If you plan to arrive at 11:00am, you can schedule meetings from 11:30am until 12:30pm, and of course after the Congressional program.

Should you not be able to get an appointment, plan on dropping by as many offices from your State as you can during lobby times. Feel free to contact the MRF office with any questions about scheduling.

The MRF has secured free parking from 7:00am until 7:00pm just steps from the US Capitol and the House and Senate office buildings. The exact location of the parking is on 3rd street SW and NW between Madison and Jefferson drives. A map can be found at:

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An event flyer for Bikers Inside The Beltway is also available on the MRF website: http://www.mrf.org/2012/BIB/BIB_2012v2.pdf.

This year's Bikers Inside The Beltway national lobby day coincides with an MRF Board of Directors meeting the following weekend, provide a perfect opportunity for you to see your MRF Board in action.  For more information regarding the times and location of the MRF Board meeting, contact the MRF office in DC.

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