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This is to clarify the information on the ROK membership application for AVA members. This package normally costs $39.99, but for current AVA members, it is only $19.99. The big advantage of this offer is that it includes ROK’s towing package that is the equivalent of the package from MTS. Kawasaki uses Road America as their tow service, while MTS is responsible for their own towing services. In addition to the towing service, you get all the ROK membership benefits listed in the box on page 2 of the current Voyagers' Voice issue. The MTS package will remain available for those not wishing to join ROK.

If you wish to sign up for this benefit, just send a check or money order payable to "ROK", to the AVA address and this form, and I will forward it to Kawasaki, and then it will be processed by them. Expect a two-week wait for it to be processed. Then they will send a reminder to you when your renewal is due. You can sign up for this AVA membership benefit any time. It does not have to coincide with your AVA membership renewal. If you wish any further information about this, give me a call (208-746-3530) or Email Me . Duane Ash, AVA Chairman of the Board

If you live in Florida or any nearby state, you will be glad to hear that the Sunshine Voyagers are back “on line.” AVA Board members Mike McGee and Bronson Barth have helped some energetic Florida AVA members breath life back into a sleeping giant. If you are interested in joining the Sunshine Voyagers or helping to start another Florida state or regional chapter, please contact:

1) Bronson Barth (810) 664-7239;
2) Mike McGee at mikemcgee52@yahoo.com; or
3) Mike Biggerstaff (321) 775-4302

Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation.

Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house, odds are the criminal won't stick around... after a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.

This is an exciting year for the LSV. We are celebrating our 5^th anniversary at the Hill Country Tour in April. (There is a registration form in the latest VV issue). The plans are almost complete and MAY include a pig roast! Dave Schani has developed some excellent routes and Richard Baxter is heading up a maintenance clinic. The clinic will include some or all of the following: changing fork oil, changing brake fluid & tightening steering head bearing. The friendship and fellowship will be outstanding.

The HCT this year is also an AVA Regional so you know the prizes will be super! This is the second time we have hosted a regional and since last year’s gathering was so much fun, I’m really looking forward to this one as well. The first 30 registrants will receive a ride pin and there will be a commemorative CD with pictures of the first 5 years of LSV gatherings. But before that happens, the EVA and LSV are throwing another gathering in the Big Bend National Park in Texas March 27 - 29. Info is on the EVA web site and there’s a registration form (no fee, just for head count) for this gathering elsewhere in this VV issue. Come join us for a great ride in a super area of the United States....(read the rest of this article in the March/April Voyagers' Voice Magazine!)

ENCHANTED VOYAGERS – NEW MEXICO
Posted 3/28/08

Good day all! This is my first letter since taking over from Hank Scally as president. I will have big shoes to fill since Hank got the Enchanted Voyagers organized 3 years ago.

Some places the riding season is getting started and some places have a while to wait. Here in southern New Mexico the season never really ended although it may have slowed down a bit for winter. This is a good time to be planning the riding year. There are lots of good destinations available. We have a beautiful country to see here. I know I have several destinations planned already.

We have an exciting year planned for the Enchanted Voyagers. We start off with the Spring Fun Run, which will be based in Terlingua, TX this year. This is an annual event with the Lone Star Voyagers. The Big Bend area of Texas is a beautiful area to ride. You would not think it is in west Texas. That will be the last weekend of March. It should not be too late to make plans to come to this event. The registration and agenda is on the Enchanted Voyagers web site.

Then of course the AVA rally in July. I have my reservation at the campground and the registration sent in. This looks to be a great rally again...(read the rest of this article in the March/April Voyagers' Voice Magazine!)

Have You Changed Your Mailing Address?

If you have moved and changed your mailing address, please let the AVA know ASAP! Also, please note: USPS (United States Postal Service) does NOT forward bulk mail, even if you submit a forward mail order to USPS! Unfortunately, due to the manner in which the Voyagers’ Voice is mailed, it is considered bulk mail. If you have not received an issue, this may be the reason. NOTICE: Due to the high cost of first class mailings, the Voyagers’ Voice cannot send more than the most current issue to anyone who has not received an issue due to change of address.