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RIGHTS
RIDING
AND
MOTORCYCLISTS
A.B.A.T.E. IS ALWAYS
THERE FOR YOU! MAY 2020
RIGHTS - RIDING & MOTORCYCLISTS
ARE WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT!
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS
AND THE PUBLIC, ALL DISTRICT
MEETINGS AND EVENTS ARE
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
If you have questions or would like more
information about a specific district,
please call the president of that district.
The contact information for those are listed on
each of the district pages.
STAY HOME—STAY SAFE—STAY HEALTHY
Don’t Forget
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
2020 STATE OFFICERS A.B.A.T.E. CHARTER GOALS
1. To initiate, endorse and sponsor educational programs;
rider safety, public awareness, legislative and affirmative
action and, individual freedoms and rights.
2. To create and promote a positive public image of motor-
cyclists and motorcycle groups and, to dispel and disprove
media hype, unfounded propaganda and the “Hollywood”
image.
3. To encourage goodwill and mutual understanding among
motorcyclists, law enforcement personnel and the general
public.
4. To benefit the less fortunate through organized activities
such as bike runs, toy drives, general donations, fund raising
activities and coordinated events by other APPROVED
organizations. (This means they MUST be a certified
501C3 organization.)
5. To serve as an information source on matters pertaining to
current laws, pending legislation, personal rights, political
inclinations of elected officials and their constituents, and
voter awareness.
6. To act as a central responsive agency to devise and coordi-
nate recreational, legislative, educational and charitable ac-
tivities.
This newsletter is the official publication of A.B.A.T.E. of
Arkansas, Inc., 5704 John Hancock Drive, Benton, AR
72019. All rights reserved. This newsletter is a monthly
publication and all items submitted to our newsletter are
subject to editorial judgement. Note: all items submitted
for publication become the property of A.B.A.T.E.. of Ar-
kansas, Inc. unless otherwise prearranged.
Opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do
not necessarily reflect those of A.B.A.T.E. of Arkansas, Inc.
and its officers.
STATE OFFICE MANAGER - Sherry Wewers
Memberships /Advertising / Newsletter Editor
ABATE OF ARKANSAS
5704 JOHN HANCOCK DR / BENTON, AR 72019
501-317-1832
Chairman—
Rick Vermeulen
870-688-8068
Co-Chairman—
Chuck Vaughn
501-207-3093
Secretary—
Sherry Wewers
501-317-1832
Treasurer—
Gaylene Vermeulen
870-688-8277
Sgt. At Arms—
Butch Murphy
MRF Rep—
Rodney Farley
Asst. Helen Wesson
Asst. Eric Turman
JOIN ABATE TODAY !!!
Your membership gives you local district involvement, a membership card, and discounts on goods & services through supporting businesses.
Each member is covered by a FREE $3500 accidental death and dismemberment policy!
GENERAL MEETINGS SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT WEBSITES & LINKS
www.arkansasabate.org
Arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019
www.mrf.org
www.midsouthmile.org
A.B.A.T.E. OF ARKANSAS
State Membership Application
Annual Dues: Single $30 / Couple $35 / Assoc(under 18) $5
PLEASE PRINT
New Member Renewal
Member#___________ /___________/___________
Name___________________________________________
Name (joint) _____________________________________
Assoc. Name(s)
________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City __________________ State_____ Zip Code_________
Phone ________ _________ ____________
Birthday(s) ________/____ /______________/__________
Newsletter by Email: Y / N
Email Address:____________________________________
Dist #_______ Exp Date: __________ ___
Yr Pins (given as follows)1/5/10/15/20/25/30/35)
All others must be requested & paid for in advance.
Are you registered to vote? YES / NO
Mail check / money order to: ABATE of Arkansas, Inc.
5704 John Hancock Drive
Benton, AR 72019
Visa or MasterCard call: Sherry Wewers
501-317-1832
D-2 Jonesboro 1st Sun. The Assoc Clubhouse
202 S Patrick / Jonesboro 2:00PM
D-4 Fayetteville 1st Sat. Jim's Razorback Pizza
Hwy. 62 & I-540 / Fayetteville 6:00PM
D-7 Harrison 1st Thurs. El Mexican Lindo
Hwy. 62 & 65 / Harrison 7:00PM
D-13 Jacksonville 2nd Tues US Pizza
4001 McCain Blvd. / N L R 7:00PM
D-16 Mtn. Home 1st Tues. Van Matre Senior Center
1101 Spring St. / Mountain Home 7:00PM
D-18 Southeast 1st Thurs. Western Sizzlin
436 US-425, Monticello 6:00PM
D-19 Searcy 1st Tues. American Legion
173 Hwy 11 / Searcy 7:00PM
D-20 Pine Bluff 1st Sat. Oakland Hgts Baptist
9620 Hwy 270 / White Hall 9:00AM
ABATE of AR MRF Rep
Rodney Farley
501-940-7859
Asst. MRF Rep
Helen Wesson
870-222-6600
Asst. MRF Rep
Eric Turman
870-243-6300
Annual Individual
Membership: $35
Annual Joint Membership: $60
(See previous page for other prices)
Membership can be mailed to:
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
FOUNDATION
221 S CLARK ST /11th FLOOR
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
To pay online, go to:
www.mrf.org
35 95
140 60
April 2020 AMA National and Regional News
PICKERINGTON, Ohio - The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced the cancellation or postponement of dozens
of AMA-sanctioned competition and recreation events. Please check directly with event organizers for up-to-
date information. At the same time, state and federal agencies are altering the hours of parks and riding areas
used by OHV riders. And some are being closed. Please check the websites of the federal and state agencies
that oversee parks and other facilities in your area for the latest information.
Readers: Are you aware of motorcyclists helping out during the coronavirus crisis? Do you have examples of
how your local and state government's responses to the outbreak are unnecessarily infringing on motorcy-
clists' rights? If so, please send an email to [email protected].
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 1) A federal lawsuit filed in February by the group Public Employees for Environmen-
tal Responsibility and three other conservation groups challenges the government's decision to allow electric
bicycles on nonmotorized trails in the National Park System. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires
meetings to be publicized in the Federal Register and open to the public, neither of which occurred, the law-
suit alleges. The lawsuit charges the Interior Department, National Park Service, former Park Service Deputy
Director P. Daniel Smith and current Park Service Deputy Director David Vela with ignoring a number of laws,
including the National Environmental Policy Act, to push through e-bike access. The groups behind the law-
suit want the e-bikes restricted to approved motorized trails.
2) The U.S. Agriculture Department will make available up to $100 million in grants to expand the infrastruc-
ture needed to sell more ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels. A department press release, issued in
March, stated that the "USDA is making grants available... to increase significantly the sale and use of higher
blends of ethanol and biodiesel by expanding the infrastructure for renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricul-
tural products." The AMA opposes the continued expansion of availability of fuel containing more than 10 per-
cent ethanol by volume. None of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and ATVs in use in the United States is
certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to operate on E-15 (15 percent ethanol by volume) or
higher-ethanol fuel blends. Use of those fuels may cause engine and fuel system damage and void manufac-
turer warranties.
3) The land speed racetrack at Bonneville-once 13 miles long-is now less than 8 miles, due to salt erosion. It
is critically important that the U.S. Department of the Interior contribute funds toward a 10-year restoration
program that will dramatically increase the amount of salt pumped onto Bonneville Salt Flats. The AMA needs
your help in urging Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to fund the Restore Bonneville program in 2020. The
U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, local company Intrepid Pot-
ash and the land speed racing community have identified a strategy and are collaborating to restore Bonne-
ville. But without federal funding, the project cannot succeed. To take action, go to https://tinyurl.com/uzl6h2x.
4) In March, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management New Mexico state director signed the Record of Decision for the Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas Final Joint Environmental Impact Statement associated with the Okla-homa, Kansas, and Texas Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan. The plan governs land use and resource management decisions for public lands managed under the jurisdiction of the BLM and the U.S Bureau of Indian Affairs. BIA regional directors for the Southern Plains and Eastern Oklahoma Regions signed RODs for their respective Bureau of Indian Affairs Integrated Resource Management Plans. Within the planning area, the BLM administers 15,100 acres of public land and 4.8 million acres of federal mineral es-tate. The BIA Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office manages 394,200 surface acres and 2.03 million acres of mineral estate. And the BIA Southern Plains Regional Office manages 457,500 surface acres and 632,000 acres of mineral estate acres. The BIA-administered trust lands include multiple tribal jurisdictional bounda-ries. The documents update land use management decisions for resource values, such as vegetation, fish and wildlife, energy and minerals, lands and realty, recreation and others. The document also facilitates future environmental analysis and permitting of Indian minerals.
State News
ST. PAUL, Minn. - H.F. 3699, introduced in the Minnesota House, and companion bill S.F. 3605 in the Senate
would require the state to move to an E15 blend of vehicle fuel. If the bills become law, Minnesota would be
the first state to require the use of the fuel, which contains 15 percent ethanol by volume. The national stand-
ard for fuel is E10 (10 percent ethanol by volume). The bills would exempt fuel sold at airports; resorts, mari-
nas, houseboat rental companies; and fuel sold for use in motor sports racing, collector vehicles, and off-road
use. The legislation also requires retail stations to provide one fuel pump with a dedicated hose and nozzle
dispensing a fuel blend containing 9.2 to 10 percent biofuel for use in vehicles-such as motorcycles-that are
not approved by the U.S. EPA for use with more than 10 percent ethanol.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that allows motorcyclists to wear earplugs or
earphones for ear protection while riding. Ear plugs can help protect riders and passengers from potential
damage to their eardrums from exhaust and wind noise. The bill was supported by the AMA and ABATE of
Ohio.
STURGIS, S.D. - The Sturgis City Council delayed the annexation of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club
property until May 4 to give the club and the owners of other land time to assess the effect of the annexation.
Jackpine Gypsies representatives told the Council that annexation of the club grounds-which includes a dirt
oval race track, motocross and hill climb course-might fall under current or future city restrictions on continu-
ing the club's activities. The club earlier estimated the annexation would result in about $2,500 a year in addi-
tional property taxes. The proposed annexation is part of a strategy by the Sturgis city manager to ensure res-
idents and businesses that receive city services help pay for them, according to the Rapid City Journal.
Industry News / STURGIS, S.D. - Mayor Mark Carstensen said the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally is still
scheduled for August, according to the Rapid City Journal. He said he hopes the COVID-19 virus will have
run its course by August, saying he hopes to reach a final decision about the rally in June.
AMA News / PICKERINGTON, Ohio - 2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is still on the schedule for July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio Should the outbreak of COVID-19 and its resulting re-strictions affect the event in any way, the AMA will issue an announcement and post it to www.americanmotorcyclist.com and all AMA social media outlets. Meanwhile, AMA members can purchase discounted tickets at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com/tickets. AMA members save an additional $5 off the already discounted early bird pricing. AMA members can also call (614) 856-1900 to order their tickets. A fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days showcases classic motorcy-cles of all makes and styles, and honors the riders who made them famous. Activities at the event include the AMA Vintage Grand Championship, which features road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and flat-track racing. In addition, North America's largest motorcycle swap meet is packed with parts, bikes and mem-orabilia from all eras. Bike shows feature some of history's most beloved motorcycles. Attendees will be en-tertained by stunt shows, demo rides of current production bikes and live music, while seminars on numerous topics by noted motorcycling experts keep them informed. Non-AMA members and those reserving RV spac-es must purchase tickets through Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course at midohio.com or by calling (419) 884-4000. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is a family-friendly event. Admission is free for children under 12 accompanied by a ticketed adult. Free parking is also available on site.
2020 ROCK CITY HD RIDING COURSE SCHEDULE
MAY
1, 2 AND 3
5, 6 AND 7
8, 9 AND 10
15, 16 AND 17
19, 20 AND 21
22, 23 AND 24
29, 30 AND 31
JUNE
2, 3 AND 4
5, 6 AND 7
12, 13 AND 14
16, 17 AND 18
19, 20 AND 21
26, 27 AND 28
SALVADOR DIAZ, MBA
RIDING ACADEMY MGR.
ROCK CITY HARLEY—
DAVIDSON
400 GATEWAY GROVE LOOP
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210
OFFICE PHONE
501-568-3160
CELL / 501-519-3429
ALL COURSES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL MAY.
IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CALL MR. DIAZ AT THE NUMBERS BELOW
JONESBORO
DISTRICT 2
APRIL
2020
NEXT MEETING:
MAY 2
6 PM
JIM’S RAZORBACK
PIZZA
HWY 62W & I-540
FAYETTEVILLE
QUESTIONS; CALL
479-381-1929
ARE YOU THAT ONE SOMEONE
THAT COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
*******************
ONE VOICE MAKES A NOISE
BUT MANY MAKE A ROAR!!
ABATE DISTRICT 13 7207 Swagerty Dr
Jacksonville, Ar. 72076 OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Abate District 13 – Jacksonville, Ar.
OUR 2020 CALENDER
ALL meetings & events are suspended until further notice
May 12 Meeting Tue Ngt May 21 ** Special Olympics Ride Thur Ngt May 23 Dinner R/D Sat Ngt June 5-7 Summer Campout Wknd June 9 Meeting Tue Ngt June 27 Dinner R/D Sat Ngt July 14 Meeting Tue Ngt July 18 Ladies Night at Murray’s Sat Ngt July 25 Dinner R/D Sat Ngt Aug 11 Meeting Tue Ngt Aug 14-16 MMM Wknd Aug 22 Dinner R/D Sat Ngt Sept 8 Meeting Tue Ngt Sept 10-12 Hot Springs Rally Wknd Sept 19 BFRMA Ceremony Sat Sept 23-26 BBBQ Wknd Sept 26 Dinner R/D Sat Ngt Oct 2-4 Fall Campout Wknd Oct 13 Meeting Tue Ngt Oct 17 ** Parker Homestead Ride Sat Nov 10 Meeting Tue Ngt Nov 28 Dinner R/D Sat Ngt Dec 5 * Christmas Party Sat Ngt Dec 6 Toy Run Sun Dec 8 Meeting Tue Ngt
* For Members Only ** Cancel if Rains Red…..D13 Ride/Event Black… Suggestions Green. Some Obligated
WE MEET THE 2nd TUESDAY
OF THE MONTH US Pizza Co.
4001 McCain Park Dr. North Little Rock
Board Meeting 6:30pm GENERAL MEETING 7pm
WE WELCOME EVERYONE
STANDING DATE
*****************
Sonic Bike Night ( across from) Greystone
1st & 3rd Tues 6pm Cancelled until Spring
****************** The Monthly Saturday
Dinner Ride/ Drive Location and time determined
2020 DISTRICT OFFICERS
President Bobby Sherron – 681-5464
Vice President Frank Blevins – 909- 2400
Secretary Gina Fulmer – 259-1087
Treasurer Terry Fulmer
Sgt. At Arms
MAY EXPIRATIONS
LARRY ANDREWS OJ GREENE DON NULL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM B. DON N.
Wishing you all well and that we all get through this very
soon. Keep an eye on the Facebook page up to date infor-
mation on any changes to the calendar as well as meeting
cancelations. As far as I know all our members are well and
heeding the advice of the experts and staying home. Take care
and we will be back on the road with the wind in our faces be-
fore we know it.
2020 Officers
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
BUT
IT IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR
A.B.A.T.E.
District 18
Southeast Arkansas President – Butch Murphy
Phone: 870-940-1600
Facebook---Abate D-18
www.arkansasabate.org
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ABATE
RIDE SAFE...RIDE FREE
Membership Meetings:
Eat at 6 pm, meeting at
7 pm at the Western Sizzlin in Monticello the
first Thursday of each month.
Board Meeting at 6:30, just prior to regular
meeting.
Meeting place for all rides is in Monticello at
the E-Z Mart beside Piggy Sue’s at the non-
ethanol gas pumps.
2020 OFFICERS
PRES: BUTCH MURPHY
VP: BODIE COURTNEY
SECRETARY: HELEN WESSON
TREASURER: KARON LOVELESS
STATE BOARD REPS:
BUTCH MURPHY
HELEN WESSON
BODIE COURTNEY
ABATE DISTRICT 19 OF WHITE COUNTY
2020 DISTRICT OFFICERS CONTACT INFORMATION
President ; Chuck Vaughn (501-207-3093)
V. P. : Keith Barnett (501)593-5310
Secretary: Steve Lewis
Treasurer: John Butler
Sgt-at-Arms: Brenda Chalcroft
Rep: Alt:
Keith Barnett Steve Lewis
Bryn Chalcroft John Butler
Chuck Vaughn Brenda Chalcroft
We would like to invite all of the A.B.A.T.E. members
to our next meeting MAY 5TH.
Happy Birthday to all members having a Birthday in MAY.
Saturday Morning Rides are Cancelled Until Further Notice
We meet at Hardees on Race St. and leave by 9:00 am. We all meet and
discuss all that is going on in the area and mutually agree to ride in the same
direction.
Monthly Meetings: Cancelled for now. Please call Chuck for more information
We would like to remind all members, former members and other interested
groups, you are welcome to attend our meetings. We meet the 1st Tuesday of
each month at the American Legion Post 324. The address is 173 Hwy 11, Morn-
ing Sun, AR.
Meet & Greet at 6:30p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Newsletter Editor—John Butler: [email protected]
ABATE of Arkansas ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage Paid
Little Rock, AR
Permit No. 151
NAME PHONE SERVICES TOWN DIST.
Shad Bones 870-240-6358 Tools/Trailer/Storage/Shop Paragould D-2
Garry Tate 870-931-8423 Tools/Trailer/Storage/Shop Jonesboro D-2
Eric Turman 870-243-6300 Tools/Trailer/Storage Jonesboro D-2
Grady Jones 479-799-7346 Tools/Pickup/Lodging Fayetteville D-4
Mike Conway 870-741-4537 Assistance/Trailer Harrison D-7
Bill Parker 870-365-6229 Trailer/Tools Harrison D-7
Jay Lanning 870-424-3673 (H) Tools/Trailer/Storage Mtn. Home D-16
870-421-4627 ©
Ray Coahran 870-421-0958 Tools/Trailer/Storage Midway D-16
Don Wesson 870-222-3502 Tools/Storage McGehee D-18
Ron Russell 870-692-1927 Tools/Trailer/EMT Star City D-20