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BikePAC of Oregon, Inc. – Promoting Public Safety Awareness, 1 May 2010

 

BikePAC of Oregon, Inc, announces that May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Governor of the Great State of Oregon has signed a proclamation to formalize May 1, 2010, as the beginning of Motorcycle Safety Month and to celebrate the riding season in Oregon.  The public is invited to join the celebration.

 

Greetings to Everyone:

 

We have entered into another season here in Oregon and the Motorcycle Awareness Rally was a success.  This is thanks to more people than I can name or even remember sometimes.

 

We had about 600 bikes and 800 people in attendance at the Rally on May 1^st.  It was a success in the number of bikes but down a bit in actual people attending.  It was interesting to listen to 3 different candidates for Governor speak to us about their plans for Oregon.  We had some very good speakers.

 

I have had a tough time putting together all the things that are horribly outdated in BikePAC and making them work for everyone.  I have had some great help but more work is needed.  Regarding the Rally, there is much work needed if we are going to reach more people and make it even better than it is now.  I am inviting everyone that has ideas to attend some (if not all) of the BikePAC regular meetings.  Put this date on your calendars for every month (I do because I would probably forget otherwise) that the first Saturday of each month is a BikePAC meeting (unless it is cancelled, of course).  We need workers, ideas, fund raising, lots of things and most of all --  BikePAC NEEDS YOU ! ! !

 

I have but one year left of my term as your Executive Director, so someone needs to step up now and start getting trained for taking the reins when I step down.  I will not be in the running for another term.  I am sure that everyone is tired of my way of doing things.  Also, Mel Yeager will be retiring from BikePAC the next year, 2012, and will no longer be the Secretary/Treasurer.  Mel has done a fantastic job and whoever steps up will have very little to do as Mel has it down to a science and a very easy one, at that. 

 

BikePAC is currently trying to get the donated trailer from ABATE ready for BikePAC use.  Mel and I have done electrical work (mostly Mel) and I sealed the roof and we have done other things in preparation to painting.  Anyone that wants to help us with this project is more than welcome.  Right now the trailer is at Mel’s place, but it will be moved back to my place (I have more room available) as soon as we are done with the upgrades.

 

Our next meeting will be June 5^th at the Salem Library, Plaza Room at Noon.  I hope to see you there.

 

With Respect,

Nic Oliver, Executive Director