Okay, where's it at???

Okay, we have only a couple days left before Legislative Day and I went to
making my final plans. I attended the meeting in Elgin back in November and
some things weren't said back then that I was hoping would be cleared up by
now.

I read on the website about "Beverly's". Who is that and where's she at? Is
that some hot biker chick with a garage out back or what? Do I ride up and
down the streets of Austin hollaring "Beverly! Oh Beverly!"?

And this "temporary office at the travelodge hotel"? Okay, Austin is a big
place! Where's it AT?!?!?

I've been waiting on some information, and it seems to be a bit "lacking"
here....what's going on?

 

FINAL PLANS 1- 17-05

ABATE - 8 Confederations of Clubs - TMRA ll WE CAN'T LOSE

We have gotten all details worked out for Legislative Day:
The Party at Beverly's is a go starting at 10:am Sunday the 23rd. We will
have TMRA 2 Reps there to sign new members and sell shirts that are
excellent to wear to the capitol on Monday. We will discuss issues and
procedure at 4:00pm at Beverly's (8504 South Congress, Austin (512)
282-9142). Here is a link to a map (http://tinyurl.com/4sytr) We will have
sign in books at this location on Sunday. Please give the asked for
information so we can determine where the support comes from.

TMRA2 will have an office set up at the Travelodge Suites (8300 I-35 N.,
Austin 512-835-5050) all afternoon on Sunday 23rd also. Drop by and visit
with our new secretary. You may sign in at the temporary office to save time
on Monday. Discuss any issues you may have concerning the association. If
you have had any problems with member patches, the Warrior or member cards
please report to her so we may get everything worked out. We will host an
Issues and procedure meeting at the hotel pool at 6:00pm. We can sign up
members and will have neat supporter shirts for sale to wear to the capitol
on Monday. Map link to location
(http://www.tmra2.org/images/travellodge.gif)

ABATE will be holding a meeting at the Motel at 4:00pm Sunday afternoon. For
more information on this meeting call Robert at 940-482-3564.

I believe the United Clubs of Austin well be having a meeting (CLOSED) at
Travelodge beginning at 2:30PM. For more information call Casey at
512-272-8645.

On Monday morning our staff will be leaving the Motel by about 7:00am to get
set up in the Capitol prior to beginning the long day of meetings. We ask
that you please start your day at the Capitol Rotunda. We will have sign in
sheets at each entry to the capitol for those who did not sign in on Sunday.
You need not get there early as some will be coming and going all day and
late into the evening. Please spend at least 2-3 hours there if possible as
seeing bikers all day makes an impression. The cafeteria has good food at
very reasonable prices.
After entering the capitol, if you know your Senator or Representative let
us know and we will tell you where to go. If you do not know your Rep or
Senator we will give you that information and send you where you need to be.
To find out who represents you click on http://www.tmra2.org/. Click on who
represents me and enter your zip code. For those who have never done this
before we will have Staff members wearing red, white and blue armbands to
assist you and answer any questions you may have. They will be on each floor
and hall in the capitol and the Extension. They will be happy to go in with
you and introduce you if you wish. If possible go in groups of at least
three. Be sure to sign their book.

PARKING:

Parking map (http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/Plan/Map.htm)
If you have a handicap plate or placard I recommend exiting I-35 at the MLK
Blvd/15th street exit. Turn right on MLK, go up to Congress and turn left.
There are nearly always spaces available at meters in that area and you
donâ?Tt have to walk uphill to get inside.
If you plan to park in the Visitors Parking Garage exit at the same exit but
pass MLK and turn right on 15th Street. You will go downhill and as you
start back uphill look to your left. The sign will say Visitors Parking. You
can park there for two hours free or three hours for 75 cents. All day is
only $6.
The 3rd option is to exit I-35 at the 11th/12th street exit and turn right
on 11th street. Just before you get to the capitol there is a park on your
right with a parking lot. You can park there 2 hours for free. For STAFF
MEMBERS ON MOTORCYCLES ONLY go on up 11th street and just before Congress
there are several meters on the right. They will have caps on them and are
reserved for our staff. Park angled into the curb as tight as possible to
other bikes and that should hold all staff members. Park at such an angle
that your bike wonâ?Tt extend into the street farther than a legally parked
auto would.
Finally we have arranged parking on Colorado street for motorcycles only. Go
up 11th street, cross Congress and turn right. Again park backed into the
curb and get as tight as safe. We ask that those planning to stay far a
while park here as the legislators can look out the windows and see bikes
parked there all day long. If you come down later in the day check Colorado
for empty spaces first.

In Closing:
It was brought up at the Houston COC meeting that we should tie yellow
ribbons on our bikes and vehicles to show our support for those fighting the
battles over seas.
We will be surrounded by TV and newspaper crews looking for a story. They
are great hands at getting riders to spout off and then twisting it for
sensational reporting. Please donâ?Tt get trapped out by these people by
seeking forceful personal exposure. It would be greatly appreciated if you
would direct them to a staff member. If you chose to talk to them keep it
short and give facts correctly without personal flourish.
Thanks to all riders who have taken the time to make the trip to Austin. For
those who have been here before welcome back. For those of you who are here
for the first time. You are about to have the time of your life.

Sputnik
State Chair TMRA ll

THE WEATHER WILL BE GREAT