The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
MOTORCYCL|STS HEAR
Of MILLION RIDERS
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dustless. and ordinary conservatism
on the part of riders" said the r. A.
M. official. land motorcycling is a
| truly royal sport. 1t appealsxt the
tourist, the health-seeker and the
business man; to the young man and
to the conservative middle-aged per-
son. The field OF the motorcycle is
practically unlimited, and when road
improvements that l believe are now
contemplated in your State have been
carried through, every town and ham
let viii be acquainted with the re-
markable inducements held out by
the motor two wheeler"
Sauer therefore urged his listeners
to proceed Immediately TO the organi-
cation of all Federation of American
Motorcyclists' members in the State
with a view to promoting the good
roads movement, thus adding to the
popularity of the motorcycle. The
speaker pointed out the fact that CO.
operation with the national organiza-
ton is essential, so that Federation
of American MotorCyClists' members
in this State may obtain greater bene-
fits In the way of touring informa-
ton, legal action and insurance, He
called particular attention to the fact
that the board of directors of the
Federation of American Motorcyelists
some time ago Arranged for the es-
Establishment of touring bureau,
which, with headquarters at 81 Chal-
mers street, New York city, has al
ready laid out 400 tours in all parts
of the United States. A list of these
tours can be obtained from the chair
man of the touring bureau or the
secretary-treasurer of the national
organization.
To Interpret Rules.
All along the line of Director
Sauers touring motorcycle interest
and the organization of clubs and Fed
GRAFTON of American Motorcyclists'
State government units have been
given new impetus as a result of his
lectures and conferences, and the Off
cial expressed himself as pleased with
the manner in which local motor
cyclists received the suggestions he
had to offer. One of the objects of
Sauers tours is to interpret the con-
stitution and bylaws of the Fedora
ton Of American MotorCvclists and TO
give clubs a clear insight into the ad-
ministration OF the affairs of the ma
tonal governing body of motor
cyclists. He also makes It a point to
advise local organizations as To how
| they can best organize their State
bodies and thus assist the Federation
of American Motorcyclists' board of
directors and the chairman of the ma
tional committees in obtaining the
countrywide progress at which the
Federation of American Motorcyclists
is aiming.
One of the most interesting features
of the Federation of American Motor
cyclists officials tour will be the
awarding of two handsome cups, one
to the local organization which turns
over to him on his arrival the largest
number of paid new memberships, and
the other to the city in which Mr..
Sauers meeting is best attended.
Trophy For New Members.
In measuring the attendance of the
Federation OF American Motorcyclists'
board of directors viii, instead of
simply considering the number of
! those present. base their award upon
the percentage the attendance bears to
the Federation OF American Motor
cyclists membership in each city on
| the LIST of March.
In other words, in a town having
a Federation Of American Motor
cyclists membership of 90 and show
+ ing an attendance of 200 AT the meet
ing, a percentage of 200 will be given.
The cup will he awarded 10 the city
having the largest percentage accord =
ing to this method Of computation,
This gives the smallest town on the
schedule an equal opportunity with the
largest.