Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma/Arkansas October 2017_web | Page 6

THE ABATE UPDATE T HE ABATE U P D A TE THE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is chiefly concerned with issues at the national and international levels that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. We are also committed to educating rights advocates to improve effectiveness at the state and local levels. The MRF works together with State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations (SMROs), assisting them with state and local agendas as well as working with them to influence Washington, DC – from the Congress to government departments and agencies to the Office of the President of the United States. We also work with allies in Europe and Asia to influence talks on vehicle globalization and harmonization that are proceeding under the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). Our mission is to continue developing an aggressive, independent national advocate for the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle which is financially stable and exceeds the needs of motorcycling enthusiasts. Come join us on that journey! 6 Thunder Roads Magazine of OK/AR The Mission statement of ABATE of Oklahoma is to promote and defend motorcyclist’ freedom, safety and awareness through education and legislation to make Oklahoma the best place to ride! COMING SOON Lakes Area Christmas annual toy run is the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 25th. Line up is 2 miles south of Pryor, Hwy 69 at Hookers Bar and Grill. Leave promptly at 1:00, hea