On pages 66-67 in the May 2019 issue of BMW Owners News, you have published an irresponsible photograph of a woman motorcycle rider doing something for a photograph that could have resulted in injury or death. There is no caption for the picture that I can find and it has no relation to content of the story that surrounds it.

Technically the photograph is not a selfie, since Eli Woody took the picture. But it is a wonderful illustration of a situation that has proven deadly to more than 250 people putting themselves in dangerous situations for a photograph^[1]. BMW riders pay careful attention to safety by using helmets and riding gear. We, as a group, are all about safety. The ground may only be two feet below the far edge of the rock but the perspective of the photograph makes it seem as if there is a big drop off. Our organization encourages younger riders and I hope one of them does not take this picture as a challenge to do something even more daring. This is a gratuitous picture that should not have been published.

James W. Brown, 41696

^[1]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/10/03/more-than-250-people-worldwide-have-died-taking-selfies-study-finds/?utm_term=.329cb4514c9e

Last minute reminder I will be collecting MOA mileage forms on Saturday morning 4/27/2019 at Shapiro’s no big deal breakfast. This will be your last chance for club collection.

Have a great weekend!

Joe Ho.

Dave Stech a past club member and a personal long time friend passed away in January

Peggy and I rode a lot of mile with Dave he will truly be missed.

I have posted two messages on the BMWMCINDY.groups.io website with information regarding Triathlons for this year. Please use the link below to navigate to it. There is an explanation for the what, why, and how of our involvement as motorcycle riders in these events.

Also as mentioned at the last club meeting, we are seeking a new person to function as the coordinator between our club and the event promoters.

https://bmwmcindy.groups.io/g/main/message/24