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PO Box 1124, Shallotte, NC 28459 Phone:
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WHAT IS CBA? Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of
North Carolina, Inc., is a non-profit corporation in the State of
North Carolina, formed by motorcycle riders, established to
accomplish the following goals: To form a united motorcycle rider's organization
both at the local as well as the state level. To promote fair motorcycle legislation and to insure
motorcyclists freedom by working to prevent enactment of and to work
to repeal unfair motorcycle legislation. To work toward the elimination of prejudicial
attitudes toward motorcyclists. To promote motorcycle education and rider training
programs, and public motorcycle awareness programs. To improve the public image of motorcycling by
participating in public service and charitable projects. To foster a sense of brotherhood, sisterhood and
cooperation between all motorcyclists.
CBA/ABATE of NC is recognized as the premier Motorcycle Rights
Organization (SMRO) of NC. Nationally, CBA/ABATE is recognized by,
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) the Motorcycle Riders
Foundation (MRF) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM).
We are also recognized at home as the legislative arm of NC’s
Motorcycle Rights community by the North Carolina Confederation of
Motorcycle Clubs, and NC Bike-PAC.
This recognition has not been bestowed upon us lightly. Since 1971,
CBA/ABATE of NC has served the motorcycling community of North
Carolina as champion for the preservation of freedoms, and defender
against oppressive legislation. CBA/ABATE has earned a reputation
as the “go-to-MRO” in North Carolina through our persistent
interactions with our legislature, active involvement with
governmental agencies, and the effectiveness of our broad-reaching
network of grass-roots-activist members. While we may not be
admired by all, we have certainly earned the respect of NC
motorcyclists, and those who would seek to limit our freedoms.
An important part of being involved is having an established message
and organized activities to help share that message with our
lawmakers. Individual CBA/ABATE chapters have organized Constituent
Teams that conduct lobbying trips to Raleigh. These teams speak
with their local elected officials and share our concerns and
desires. Much of our success can be attributed to the activities of
these teams, and to the efforts of individual members maintaining
awareness of the issues and contacting their legislators.
Working Together for the Benefit of All Motorcyclists
No one person can take credit for all of the work being done on
behalf of motorcyclists of North Carolina. As with all things CBA;
it takes the whole team, working together, to get the job done.
This position paper has been prepared to help provide the public
with information, alleviate misunderstandings, and seek your
involvement in the process.
CBA/ABATE’s decision making process operates in an open environment
with full disclosure. Information flows (in both directions) between
chapters and the state organization, is considered and discussed in
open committee meetings, and voted on by individual chapter members
who are represented at the state level by their chapter leadership.
Every member has a voice.
Strategic plans are developed by each committee, voted on by the
membership, and presented annually to the public through our CBA
newsletter, FRONTLINE. The strategies and methods used in our
legislative goals, and activities have been developed, discussed and
determined through a systematic democratic process. Every member
has an opportunity to contribute their ideas, and discuss their
concerns before ideas become policy. There are no hidden agendas.
Once an idea or strategy becomes policy, member-volunteers fulfill
the obligations inherent in implementation and follow through. The
results of all activities are shared with the membership. There are
no concealed actions.
Looking into the future, we have prepared ourselves to meet the new
challenges with a renewed vigor. We are prepared to meet all
challenges with the help and support of the motorcycling community
of North Carolina, and our friends and champions in the North
Carolina Legislature.
We know everyone may not always agree with all of our
democratically derived policies, and/or every piece of legislation
we support or oppose. But this is where the process has led us. If
you are not pleased with any aspect of our policy or activities, we
challenge you, the NC motorcyclist, to become a part of something
bigger than yourself. Get involved and work cohesively for the
benefit of all motorcyclists of NC.
Remember, UNITED WE STAND............DIVIDED WE FALL, let's put our
differences aside and work towards common goals that will benefit
the motorcycling community. .
Randy Norris, President
Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of North Carolina
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COMING EVENTS:
Chapter Social
Wednesday, January 25
7:00 pm - CBA Lodge
Pot Luck Dinner
Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, February 8
7:00 pm - CBA Lodge
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