Secretary ~ Eric Eads

Greetings!

     It is the day after the Field Meet. The new place in Harrison was awesome. Very nice place. I heard nothing but good things about the layout and location. The bike raffle giveaway will be held there, so if you haven't been there, you have another chance in September. 

  I know it is still June, but October will be here before we know it. October 1st is the deadline for By-law proposals, and the deadline to file your intentions to run as a board member

  This month’s news is Under a low carbon fuel scheme, the state of California will raise fuel taxes 50-65 cents a gallon, bringing the price of a gallon of regular gas to as much as $8.44 per gallon of regular. The current price of a gallon of regular is $ 4.78 per gallon. The tax increase, along with refinery closures and more state regulation could cause a potential fuel shortage in California by as much 13 million gallons a day by 2026 and raise the current price by 75%.

  Bajaj Auto had reached a deal to buy 49% of KTM, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas. At the last minute, a deal was reached to buy the remaining stock from Pierer Industries resulting in total ownership in a deal worth nearly a billion dollars. Bajaj is a company based in India.

  US Senator Todd Young from Indiana, and Congressman Jay Obernolte were named the MRF’s Legislative Champions for this year for their support of motorcycle rights.

  In Massachusetts, State  Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Stone, [D] has proposed a bill that would penalize you based on how many miles you drive your car because of climate change. If you drive too much, you would be fined, and be forced to use public transportation, walk, or bike.

  James "Shrink" Parsell from Region 7 passed away this month after an illness. He was a good guy who always had a smile on his face and was never in a bad mood, and he was a real "Shrink." He will be missed.

  Awareness donations are Richard Akers and Michael Meyer. Sustaining Members are Royal Oak Eagle Riders. Life Members are John Farver.

  Ride defensively.