Special Guest Announced for AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, Presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell

Deborah Grey to be Keynote Speaker for Friday International Street Party

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that Canadian Deborah Grey will be the keynote speaker at the Friday evening International Street Party during the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, on Aug. 19-22 in Keystone, Colo.

Grey, who is legendary as the first-ever Reform Party Member of the Canadian Parliament, is also an avid motorcyclist.

The Friday night International Street Party is being organized by the Motorcyclists' Confederation of Canada (MCC). Liz Jansen, an MCC director and chair of its Women Riders Council, said she was delighted by Grey's selection as the keynote speaker.

"We are proud and thrilled that Deborah Grey will be delivering the keynote address at the International Street Party," Jansen said. "She is a role model as a Canadian, woman and motorcyclist. Above all, her life exemplifies the conference theme of 'Riding to New Heights.'"

A master storyteller and the author of "Never Retreat, Never Explain, Never Apologize: My Life, My Politics," Grey is renowned for her ability to combine her no-nonsense attitude, wit and humor into a compelling presentation.

"Throughout her political career, Deborah Grey has exemplified the highest standards of integrity and leadership," said Tigra Tsujikawa, marketing and special events manager for the AMA. "We are honored to have such an inspiring woman and fellow motorcyclist address our conference attendees."

The 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, is the country's premier event for women motorcyclists. With the theme "Riding to New Heights," the conference not only honors the contributions of women riders to motorcycling's past and present, it also celebrates the fast-growing role that women riders are playing in the future of motorcycling.

The registration fee covers admission to all seminars, as well as opening ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on Aug. 20, the International Street Party on Aug. 21 and a closing banquet on Aug. 22. Both the barn dance and closing banquet include dinner.

Registration, which includes a commemorative t-shirt, is $165 through Aug. 3. Registration after Aug. 3, as well as on-site registration, will cost $185. Participants can register now at
https://home.ama-cycle.org/iwmc/registration/register.aspx or by phone by calling (800) AMA-JOIN. While the event focuses on women riders, it is not limited to women. Men are welcome to participate with a paid registration.

Sign up for conference e-mail alerts at http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=1101360655061&p=oi&id=preview, and follow conference updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/womenandmoto.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.