American Motorcyclist Association announces multi-million dollar
endowments

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced
the creation of three separate $1 million endowments for the AMA's Motorcycle Hall
of Fame Museum, the Association's government relations activities and amateur racing
programs.
AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman made the announcement on Friday, Feb. 13, at a
 press conference preceding the opening of the annual Dealernews International Powersports
Dealer Expo in Indianapolis.
"We are very pleased to be able to make these substantial commitments to three of
the AMA's most cherished activities: the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the advocacy
efforts of our Government Relations Department, and the amateur racing series and
championships enjoyed by tens of thousands of AMA members," Dingman said.
AMA Board of Directors Chairman Stan Simpson added, "This year the AMA turns 85
years old, and our Board felt it was strategically important to invest a significant
sum into the AMA's most important functions. Amateur racing is a cornerstone of
the AMA, the Hall of Fame Museum honors and preserves the legacy of this great sport
and pastime, and our Government Relations Department protects the motorcycle lifestyle
today, and ensures it's long-term future."
Dingman explained that the AMA created separate endowments of $1 million each for
the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the Association's government relations activities,
and its amateur racing programs.
"AMA encourages our members and all motorcyclists to donate to any or all of these
endowments," said Dingman. "The endowments will always grow, and the interest earned
on these funds will supplement the AMA's operations in each of these crucial activities."
To contribute to one or more of the AMA endowments, please send donations to: American
Motorcyclist Association, Endowment Fund, 13515 Yarmouth Dr. Pickerington, Ohio
43147. Please be sure to designate the fund(s) to which you are contributing: Motorcycle
Hall of Fame Museum, government relations, or amateur racing.