We must learn to live,
ride, and work together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools.
The above used to appear
on the masthead of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) Update
Newsletter until a few years ago. We
are republishing it here as we believe it is as true now as it was back then: maybe
even more so.
We are asking every motorcyclist
in this state to make every effort to attend the MMA's 12th Annual
Storm the State House Event on May 16, 2013.
We realize the Storm is
scheduled on a regular work day, but we do this on purpose. If we scheduled the Storm for a weekend
there would be no one at the State House for riders to talk to and thus we
would have zero impact. This is your
chance for YOUR voice to be heard up on Beacon Hill.
Part of our ride is
directly in front of the State House and our Legislators comment that they hear
us coming.
We as riders spend a lot
of time and money on charity events and rides that have nothing to do with
motorcycles or motorcycle rights: our rights!
The Storm the Statehouse
is a FREE EVENT and the MMA even picks up the tab for parking in Boston for the
day.
This is an opportunity
for all of us to make a difference and let your voices be heard. Show our lawmakers we care about our rights
and our chosen lifestyle.
Make a difference - Don't
think the "other" guy will do it
This one day off from work
will go a long way towards guaranteeing your right to ride as free as possible.
STAGING
LOCATIONS
(Subject to Change, check back often)
Location: STAGING - Murphy's Pop Shop, 74 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA
Staging: 7:00AM
Leaving: 7:30AM
Contact: Many local riders
Location: STAGING - Cherry Rum Plaza, Greenfield, MA
Staging: 7:30AM
Leaving: 8:00AM
Contact: Mike Pierce - mike33469@verizon.net
Location: STAGING - Burger King, Exit 6, Route 6, Hyannis,
MA
Staging:
8:00AM
Leaving: 8:30AM (contact wgrick@gmail.com for details)
Contact:
Rick Gleason – wgrick@gmail.com
Location: STAGING - McDonalds on Route 3 North (Exit 5 in Plymouth)
Staging:
8:00AM
Leaving: 9:00AM
Contact: Rick Wood – woodster53@verizon.net
Location:
STAGING - DPW Parking Lot (at Rotary-Exit 17), Union Street, Braintree, MA
Staging:
9:15AM
Leaving: 9:45AM
Contact:
Rick Gleason - wgrick@gmail.com and others
Location:
FINAL STAGING - Lion’s Club & Senior Center, 9 New Washington Street, Somerville,
Breakfast, Speakers, ride directly to State House from here
Staging:
9:00AM
Leaving: 12PM (Noon)
Contact: Rick Gleason - wgrick@gmail.com and others
Feel free to organize a staging area from your area. Give us the
details and we’ll get the word out so others may ride with you too.
Questions can be sent to
LegislativeDirector@MassMotorcycle.org Visit www.MassMotorcycle.org “Calendar of Events” tab and register for this
FREE EVENT. Also, available for
purchase is the LIMITED EDITION MMA Storm the State House Event T-Shirt. This the MMA’s premier Legislative Lobbying
Day. Join Us!