Downed Bikers Association

RufusTheRam

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this thread is to guage interest from anyone here that would be willing to commit to starting a local chapter of the downed bikers association (http://www.downedbikers.com).

the dba is a group dedicated to providing support and assistance to victims of motorcycle accidents. organized rides, events, etc. are held to raise money for downed riders, charity, etc. support in the form of visitation to riders in local hospitals as well.

having been through and still going through the trials of a wreck, and knowing how common bad accidents have become in this area due to congestion in recent years, i feel that such a group would be an invaluable support system. i would like to use my experiences to help other people going through the same thing. my sister and brother in law are active members in the ozarks chapter, and have been a part of doing some great things for people.

i am willing to initiate and organize things, but 20 COMMITED people are needed to start a chapter. a vote is held, and 5 officials are appointed. a letter is submitted to the dba for approval.

there is no requirement for what type of bike you ride. you don't even have to ride to be a member. more information, etc. about the association can be seen on the website i posted above. if you are interested in this, and serious about it, please respond here or pm me. feel free to crosspost this on other local boards, and put interested people in touch with me.
 
keep me posted.. i am interested in helping..

I currently do not have a bike anymore but i have ridden for a long time and seen way to many accidents..
 
I would be interested in this. I ride and also have recently taken a spill although small, still painful
 
okay guys, if you could both pm me your email addresses. i'm going to start a list, but won't be doing anything "official" until i get probably at least 30 interested people. i figure that will hopefully get the required 20 that are actually commited.

i wasn't positive about the the dues information when i posted this since it would be a new chapter, but it would be the same as the existing chapters. it's $50 for the first year and $25 for renewal each following year. that inlcudes a shirt, patch, stickers, etc. a lifetime membership is $250.
 
If the rider was jackassing do we still support? I've riden since I was old enough to walk, I've been in two serious accidents, both were subject to me jackassing on a bike. I have no problems supporting someone who had a car turn in front of them or whatever, but not being an idiot as I was.
 
yes, the other chapters give priority to those that are involved in traffic accidents. it's up to the individual chapter as to who/what they want to support though.
 
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