Let Those Who Ride Decide

PSB Posting from Media Officer - Thu, 22 Mar 2007

I have just posted up on PSB the following:-

One>>>>

"In my role as Media Officer for the MRA WA (Motorcycle Riders Assoc), I am attempting to monitor the media and respond where needed.

Obviously I can't read all the papers, watch all the channels, listen to all the stations and surf all the www sites.

I would like to ask anyone who is able to help, could you please become part of the motorcycle community media cricle...

Contact details:-
Rebecca Blair
0407 709 803
Media@mrawa.org (please include "Motorcycle Media" etc in subject line)

Please ring/sms /contact me if

1. if you are hearing something that needs to be responded to pretty quick etc...or...
2. If it's not on at that point in time (ie is in a paper etc) please PM or email me or post a thread up
3. or if there is something on TV please record it or ring me etc

Other ways you can help... if you hear something on talk back radio, ring them and respond yourself, we are all entitled to our own opinions as motorcyclists (just remember you dont represent the MRA or PSB - only yourself).

Anyone else got any thoughts or ideas to make this work please join in the discussion....

Bec

(disclaimer - as Im soon having a baby... if I dont answer please send sms!! As I may not be able to hear you over the screaming) And/or email me/respond yourself in an appropriate manner on your own behalf, or post on PSB. "

Also >>> It is important to speak only of what is factually KNOWN, dont guess, if there are unknowns, say so, and talk about "possibilites".

Two>>>>>

Any and all who have had trouble contacting the Motorcycle Riders Association of WA, please forward onto me, via email, here or PM either:-

• A copy of the email you send to MRA
• A transcript of anything you want addressed or said etc
• Any key points you want passed on
• Membership isues
• any suggestions etc
• gripes/moans etc.
• anything you want passed on

And I will get them along to the MRA President by hand.

Lets attempt to get your issues addressed and move onwards.

Contact:-

Rebecca Blair
bec72@mailcity.com (please put something like "For MRA" etc in subject line, ta)

And three>>>> sent this email to Police Media

Good morning,

I am the Media Officer for the Motorcycle Riders Group of WA (MRAWA) .

I was wondering if you could please provide me with details of motorcyclist and pillion deaths on the road from last weekend? (16-19 Mar 2007) I looked at your website and was unable to view these details.

I am aware you cannot give a large amount of detail but could you please provide if possible:-

Number of riders/pillions killed, area of accident (eg town), age if known, any contributing factors if known (eg fatigue/speed/weather etc), if known whether rider is considered "at fault".

Also, I would be keen to meet up some members of the Police Media section to see about opening mutual lines of communication in the future.

Thank you.

Contact Information

Rebecca Blair-Hickman
Media Officer MRA WA
blairhickmanr@hotkey.net.au
08 9305 9484
0407 709 803
http://www.mrawa.asn.au

Background

The MRA WA is a non-profit voluntary organisation that has existed in Western Australia for over 24 years. Political representation regarding road safety and legislation affecting motorcyclists are our main aims. That is, to oversee all motorcyclists rights and work for a fair and sensible deal for ALL motorcyclists.

Cheers, Bec