Ontario Confederation of Clubs

What's New? OCC Welcomes New Members 2012-02-05   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome Independent members Brenda Brown and Ray Hampton into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. OCC Welcomes New Members 2011-12-01   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome Independent members William Collins and Jonathan Mark into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. OCC Welcomes New Members 2011-10-13   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome Independent members Glen Eagle and Doc Potter into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. Who Deserves Your (Biker) Vote?? 2011-10-02   The OCC Treasurer has posted an article on this site concerning the current Ontario Liberal government's stand on biker related issues. Interested voters should read the article, posted on the Information page under the above title, before deciding who deserves your biker vote. Larry Lilly Treasurer OCC Welcomes New Members 2011-09-19   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome Independent members Wayne Gaudon and Robert Collins into the confederation Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated OCC Members Donate Generously 2011-08-25   The Ontario Confederation of Clubs is extremely grateful to the Teamster's Motorcycle Association of Niagara Falls (assisted by Clare's Harley Davidson of Niagara) and Kathy Troiani for their generous cash donations to benefit the ongoing efforts of the Confederation. Thank you for your continued support of biker rights in Ontario . . . You be Aces! Larry Lilly OCC Treasurer OCC Welcomes New Members 2011-06-14   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome the Boneheads R.C. into the confederation The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome Independent member Thomas Palen into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. OCC Organizes Unity Ride 2011 2011-05-11   Date – Saturday June 25, 2011 - The ride is a designated ‘Hub’ ride. Like the spokes on a wheel, all riders depart from their chosen location and ride to the ‘Hub’. The Hub destination is the Stop 21 diner – Exit South off the 401 at Victoria Rd. Hwy 21 (Exit 109) Chatham-Kent. The diner is located on the East side of Victoria Rd. The Unity Ride departs from Stop 21 at 2 p.m., as one column, to ride to a final undisclosed destination. KICKSTANDS UP AT 2 P.M. - NO EXCEPTIONS!! OCC Welcomes New Members 2011-03-28   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome the following clubs into the confederation; Falcons M.C., Iron Phoenix M.C., Kawartha Charity Riders, Hawks M.C., Iron Dirty Doggs M.C. and Southern Brothers M.C. The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome the following Independent members into the confederation; John Postma, Paul Kelly, Sue Whalen, Renee Charbonneau, Ralph Newsham, Murray Ostrow, Bob Montgomery, Matthew Graham and Matthew Irvine. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. Required Reading for All Bikers 2011-01-31   The O.C.C. executive encourages all members to read the article by Rick Davis featured in the February edition of the Riders Mag titled 'Respect Is?' located on pages 30 & 31. Can't get a hard copy? Visit The Riders Mag to read this article. OCC Welcomes New Members 2011-01-11   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome the Ruff Ryders and Independent Members Hammy Ferguson and Guy Levasseur into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. Member Club Supports OCC 2010-10-18   Essex County Riders generously donated $100.00 which was raised via the Bluesfest Show & Shine-2010 held in Windsor, Ontario. Despite the weather, the event (which was judged by members of the OCC) managed to draw 30 plus entries. On behalf of the OCC executive and membership, I would like to extend our gratitude to the Essex County Riders for their generous contribution to further the ongoing efforts of the OCC. Larry Lilly Treasurer OCC Welcomes New Members 2010-10-18   The Ontario Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs is pleased to welcome Independent Motorcycle Corp., Renegades M.C. and Independent Members Daniel Raimondo, Brian Dicola, and Lenny Hochberg into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. Member Club Hosts OCC Fundraiser 2010-08-06   The Teamsters Motorcycle Association of Niagara, in conjunction with Clare's Cycle & Sports Ltd., hosted a Bike Night on June 24th that raised $190.00 to benefit the Ontario Confederation of Clubs. On behalf of the OCC executive and membership, I would like to extend our gratitude to the Teamsters M.A. and Clare's HD, for their generous contribution to our ongoing efforts. Your support of our cause is greatly appreciated. Larry Lilly Treasurer OCC Welcomes New Member Clubs 2010-04-07   The Ontario Confederation of Clubs is pleased to welcome Apocalypse M.C., Royal City Riders R.C., Stumblers R.C. and Independent Member Bruce Lohnes into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. OCC Welcomes New Member Clubs 2010-01-29   The Ontario Confederation of Clubs is pleased to welcome 55 V-Twin Cruisers R.C., Cinco Chagas C.M.C., Iron Dragons M.C., Iron Horse M.C., Messiahs Creed C.M.C. and Independent Member Les Wall into the confederation. Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. Veterans' MC Portrayed as Puppet Club 2009-10-19   This is an excerpt from an article in the Vancouver Sun. Puppet biker clubs tied to Hells Angels have top cops in B.C. worried. By Kim Bolan, VANCOUVER SUN September 24, 2009 'Another group of concern to police has been around for the last three years and is called the Veterans' Motorcycle Club. Its website indicates every member has to own a Harley Davidson and have been in the Canadian Armed Forces for at least three years.' See the complete Vancouver Sun article PAY ATTENTION: THIS IS A PARTICULAR NASTY PIECE OF DISCRIMINATION!! This article is of great concern to the Ontario Confederation of Clubs as it enflames public opinion without any substantiating evidence attesting to the validity of the claims made in this article. This article demonstrates a blatant disregard for the facts and it emerges as a propaganda piece dictated by the police services. The article is a prime example of a bigoted and biased police state bent on suffocating our lifestyle. It definitely underlines that the Vancouver Sun has established itself as a subservient puppet to law enforcement and that it will sink to any depths to sell a few more copies of its rag. ABSOLUTE RUBBISH AND AN UNNECESSARY SLASH AT OUR VETERANS!! OCC Welcomes New Members 2009-06-18   The Ontario Confederation of Clubs is pleased to welcome Aces & Eights M.C. into the confederation. The OCC is also pleased to welcome three new independent members into the confederation: Bob Edwardson ~ Ken Swailes ~ Jawny Arret Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. OCC Member Club Hosts Wounded Warrior Event 2009-06-15   On June 6, 2009, the Perfect Pigs M.C. hosted the first Annual Hero's Highway Motorcycle Ride to benefit the Sapper Mike McTeague Wounded Warriors Fund. The event was open and entirely free to all bikers with donations gratefully accepted. The run attracted 120 bikes and raised $1500.00 from participant donations. Riders departed the Ten Acre Truck Stop at Trenton and occupied the left lane of the Highway of Heroes, traveling in an unbroken procession, until reaching Iroquois Park in Whitby. All riders arrived at the destination without mishap, underscoring a very successful event. The Perfect Pigs M.C. take this opportunity to express their gratitude to the owners of the Ten Acre Truck Stop, Iroquois Park and all the participants, particularly the members of the OCC that turned out and made the day a memorable event. OCC Welcomes New Members 2009-04-02   The Ontario Confederation of Clubs is pleased to welcome the following seven clubs into the confederation: Essex County Riders ~ H-Crew M.C. ~ Teamsters Motorcycle Ass'n (Niagara) ~ Comrades M.C. ~ Kawartha Bikers Church ~ Legion of Brothers (Vets) M.C. ~ Brethren M.C. ~ Sleeping Dogs M.C. The OCC is also pleased to welcome three new independent members into the confederation: Bob Purcell ~ Michael Strong ~ Peter Cole Your support of the cause is greatly appreciated. Petition Against Bill 117 -- Prohibition of Children on Motorcycles 2008-11-04   Proposal Bill 117 has been presented to legislature by Helena Jaczek, MPP (Oak Ridges-Markham) and reads as follows: An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit the driving and operation of motorcycles with child passengers. 1. The Highway Traffic Act is amended by adding the following section: Prohibition of passengers under 14 years old on motorcycles 38.1 No person shall drive or operate a motorcycles on a highway if another person under the age of 14 years is a passenger on the motorcycle. Explanatory Note: The Bill amends the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit driving or operating a motorcycle on a highway while a person under the age of 14 is a passenger on the motorcycle, with a view to promoting safety on Ontario's roads and protecting youth from preventable injuries. Here is the link for this legislation proposal. A simple phone call, or e-mail to the MPP who proposed this with a simple statement of who you are and that you are against the legislation that Ms. Jaczek has proposed is a start. Her contact information is as follows: helena Jaczek, MPP (Oak Ridges-Markham) Ministry of Health Promotion 18th Floor, 777 Bay St., Toronto, ON M7A 1S5 Toronto # 416-327-4370 Markham# 905-294-4931 email address: hjaczek.mpp@liberal.ola.org We would ask that you print the petition and have it signed by everyone that you know who is willing to support us in putting a stop to this legislation. If you could please mail the completed, signed petitions to us, we will ensure that they are forwarded to the appropriate people to voice our protest. Ontario Confederation of Clubs P.O. Box 14517 Heritage Hills Postal Outlet Mississauga, ON L5R 4G3 Thank you for your assistance. Executive & Legal Committee Ontario Confederation of Clubs OCC member club helps fund Soldier On 2008-10-16   Athlete and army veteran Steve Daniel accepted a cheque from Comrades MC recently on behalf of Soldier On. Soldier On aids veterans with disablities to lead active lifestyles through sport and recreation. See the full story at the Northern Life web site. Ontario Improving Accessible Parking For Motorcyclists 2008-05-31   Thanks to the effort of Michael Warren and other in Bikers Rights Organization, Ontario is making it easier for people with disabilities to use their motorcycles. As of May 26, 2008, motorcyclists will have a new visible accessible parking permit sticker to place directly on their license plate. The new sticker will complement the existing placard permit. Instead of leaving the permit on their motorcycle - which is a privacy and theft concern - motorcyclists will now be required to carry the permit with them and may need to present it if asked by an enforcement officer Ontario's accessible parking permit supports the McGuinty government's commitment to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025. Learn about Ontario's Accessibility Standards. Bikers Respond to Ontario HOV Issue 2008-03-31   March 31, 2008 - The OCC Information Booth at the National Motorcycle Show was an extremely busy place this past weekend. Motorcyclist from all corners of the province were eager to place their signatures on the OCC petition to demonstrate their discontent regarding the current law prohibiting single rider, two-wheeled motorized vehicles from entering and using the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes established on Ontario highways. Hard copy signatures totaled 460 and all supporters were eager to take additional petition flyers to their friends, which were unable to attend the show, detailing the location of the online petition that is also growing daily. This issue is a no-brainer, justified and fairly easy to rectify, but it appears that the current provincial government is determined to avoid the obvious and has no plans to change the current rules that govern HOV lane access. It now falls to us, the citizens of Ontario that have huge safety, social and environmental issues regarding this subject, to take a stand and make an affirmative statement that cannot be ignored. It is our ambition to present a 5000 name petition to the provincial government when they convene for the fall session of the Ontario Legislature. You can fuel the fire by visiting: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/OCC/ Larry Lilly OCC Treasurer OCC Launches Online Petition 2008-02-20   The Ontario Confederation of Clubs has sponsored an online petition requesting single rider two-wheeled vehicle access on Province of Ontario High Occupancy Vehicle lanes established on the 400 series highways. Supporters are invited to sign our petition online by visiting www.ipetitions.com/petition/occ New Web Site Unveiled 2007-11-03   Thanks to the cooperation of Scary Larry our Treasurer, Cookie our Recording Secretary and D'Arcy our new Webmaster, a new web site has been published. This new web site is database driven allowing pages to be added and edited by a small group of people rather than funnelling everything through one person. We hope that this will allow us to keep the site more up to date going forward.