spooks 'n scoots 2013 - abate of florida

Volume 32 September/October 2013 Issue 5

NEXT STATE MEETING HOSTED BY HILLSBOROUGH CHAPTERSaturday, October 12, San Antonio, FL

SPOOKS 'N SCOOTS® 2013

AmericAn Bikers Aiming TowArd educATion

ABATE of Florida, Inc. September/October 2013

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GOALS AND PURPOSES OF ABATE• To print a newsletter to keep all bikers informed with

regard to legislative actions and events around thestate and throughout the country

• To become a powerful and viable political force inlegislative matters concerning all motorcyclists rights

• To provide a lobbyist to represent ABATE OFFLORIDA, INC. on the state and national level

• To promote voter registration and motivate membersto write their legislators

• To promote safe riding habits without infringing onindividual rights

• To educate the public about motorcycle awareness

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENTThe Masterlink is the state publication of ABATE of Florida, Inc.

Published bi-monthly (six times a year).ABATE of Florida, Inc.

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STATE MEETINGS 2013 October 12 Hillsborough December 14 Treasure Coast

NEXT STATE MEETINGSaturday October 12, San Antonio, FL

Hosted by Hillsborough

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during the months of December 2013/January 2014must be to the Masterlink Editor

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WEB SITES of INTERESTwww.hsmv.state.fl.us/www.leg.state.fl.us/

http://ama-cycle.org/legisltn/statewatch/fl.htmlwww.bikernet.comwww.aimncom.com

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ABATE of Florida Accomplishments:ABATE was the driving force behind the changes in Florida’s Helmet Law. Florida Motorcyclist, over the age of 21 and who

carry at least $10,000 medical insurance coverage now enjoy the Freedom to Choose whether to wear a helmet or not.

•ABATE has developed & copyrighted “The Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Program”(MSAP). The program is

presented to non-motorcyclists to educate them on how to safely-share the road with motorcycles. It is taught in local schools & to

civic organizations at no charge in the hope of reducing motorcycle accidents and deaths through education, not legislation.

•ABATE has gained a positive and respected position in

Tallahassee. Because of our Lobbyist and Legislative efforts,State Representatives are aware of ABATE members and

our vigilant quest.•

ABATE reminds travelers everyday to “Look Twice Save a Life, Motorcycles are everywhere” through our billboard campaign.

TABLE OF CONTENTSPRESIDENTS LETTER .................................................. 4

STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS .................................. 5

MEMBERSHIP REPORT .............................................6-7

STATE MEETING MINUTES ...................................8-11

CHAPTER INFORMATION ....................................12-13

OCTOBER STATE MEETING INFO ........................... 15

2014 BIKE WEEK INFO .............................................. 16

BIKE WEEK COOK OFF INVITATION ..................... 18

GULG COAST FIRECRACKER BIKE SHOW ........... 18

ANGELS AMONG US .................................................. 19

NCOM REGION VI SEMINAR ................................... 20

CHAPTER EVENTS ..................................................... 21

CRIME TIME ................................................................ 23

AD ORDER FORM/ADVERTISING RATES .............. 26

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ................................... 27

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

We just completed our August meeting and I want to take a moment to thank my board and West Coastfor making it a great meeting. A lot of good info was covered. I have faith the delegates will take allinfo back to the chapters. We all need to be on the same page when it comes to what we have to do to make ABATE of Florida, Inc. a driving force within the state of Florida. We all have to work together as one. I don’t want to hear any more talk about territories or chapters not working together smoothly. We are one, and united we are unstoppable and will make a difference.

We have agreed on a Bike Week contract with the fairgrounds so we can move forward with plansto make this coming bike week a success. Bike week tickets will be ready at the October state meeting. Chapter presidents, check with your chapter and email Boots to let her know how many tickets your chapter wants. I have issued a challenge to all members to buy 1 ticket each so we could sell out in a month. When tickets are sold return them with a check from your chapter, DON’T bring cash. If something happens on the road with the cash we can not reclaim it, but a check can be rewritten, this is just smart business for all.

Members have asked us to look into a different campground for Tally and we did and there are not any that will work for us right now. We have talked with the KOA again and received numbers that we can work with. KOA will handle the RVs and tent camping will be free, but like last year, no trailers or RVs will be allowed in the tent area unless a RV cost is paid. So start making plans to be there in April 2014. I won’t say that it will be warm but our chances are better than in February.

We have had a lot of members go down and even more go into the hospital due to health reasons. Folks, take care of yourself and each other. Look your bikes over, check tires and pressure and go to your doctor for a check up as well.

Ride safe and smart

Danny Fish


2012-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STATE OFFICEABATE of Florida, Inc.PO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(386) 943-9610 (Fax Same)[email protected]

PRESIDENTDanny “ Doc” Fish PO Box 3615Milton, FL 32572-3615(850) 994-3652(850) 995-8517 (Fax)[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTEmory GriffisPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(386) 801-3327 (386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

SECRETARYBob AlexanderPO Box 2520DeLand, FL [email protected]

TREASURERPatti NasrallahPO Box 16309Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309(813) 695-9203Fax: (813) [email protected]

SGT. AT ARMSDennis “Mudder” RudoiPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(407) 925-4307Fax: (407) [email protected]

PR/COMMUNICATIONSRhonda GriffisPO Box 2520DeLand, 32721-2520(407) 412-8381(386) 943-9610 (fax)[email protected]

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PRODUCTSSteve “Caretaker” KneePO Box 4372Milton, FL 32572-4372(850) 529-4446(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

DIRECTOR 0F SAFETY EDUCATIONCharlie WengerPO BOX 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(954) 650-1420 (561) 333-6773 (Fax)[email protected]

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NEXT STATE MEETINGSaturday October 12, San Antonio, FL

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CHAPTER UPDATE REPORT MAY 2013

Most NewChapter Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters Member

AT LARGE 542 0 0 5 1 378 505 2 0.37% 70% -1 ALACHUA 124 0 2 10 3 96 89 -2.36% 77% -3 BLACK CREEK 131 0 2 1 2 106 72 -2.24% 81% -2 BREVARD 298 4 6 2 3 256 163 1.36% 86% 1 DAYTONA BEACH 284 5 1 0 4 196 170 0.71% 69% 1 DUVAL 302 6 6 17 21 231 117 -4.43% 76% -15 ESTERO RIVER 137 0 0 0 12 109 92 1 -8.67% 80% -12 FIRST COAST 45 1 0 0 1 31 9 -4.26% 69% 0 FOREST 151 3 2 2 16 121 63 -8.48% 80% -13 FREEDOM 99 2 5 2 5 56 48 1 -1.00% 57% -3 GATOR ALLEY 340 7 7 4 17 251 226 1 -1.45% 74% -10 GULF COAST 325 3 0 9 16 276 250 -3.27% 85% -13 HILLSBOROUGH 164 0 0 1 3 132 114 -1.80% 80% -3 INDEPENDENCE 475 8 3 8 4 392 305 0.42% 83% 4 INERSTATE 146 0 0 3 10 110 101 -6.41% 75% -10 LAKE 295 0 1 8 4 191 142 -0.34% 65% -4 LIGHTHOUSE 52 0 0 5 6 38 4 -10.34% 73% -6 NATURE COAST 35 0 0 3 1 31 18 -2.78% 89% -1 ORANGE COUNTY 52 0 0 2 1 33 26 -1.89% 63% -1 PALM BEACH 229 4 13 0 4 129 71 1 1.33% 56% PEACE RIVER 256 2 1 5 7 205 174 1 -2.29% 80% POLK COUNTY 135 1 4 7 19 102 73 -11.76% 76% PUTNAM 100 1 3 3 2 83 61 -1.96% 83% SEMINOLE 105 0 0 2 3 75 61 -2.78% 71% -3 SOUTHEAST 607 21 21 12 42 501 275 -2.72% 83% -21 SOUTHERNMOST 376 5 0 7 8 303 263 1.35% 81% -3 SOUTHWEST 254 15 5 3 0 204 87 1 3.67% 80% 15 TREASURE COAST 206 8 5 3 2 159 25 7.29% 77% 6 VINTAGE 64 1 1 0 4 36 17 -4.48% 56% -3 WEST COAST 376 9 9 24 40 295 135 -6.93% 78%

TOTALS 6705 106 97 148 261 5126 3756 -1.82% 76%


CHAPTER UPDATE REPORTJUNE 2013

Most NewChapter Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters Member

AT LARGE 539 0 0 1 4 377 506 3 -0.55% 70% -4 ALACHUA 125 2 2 3 0 96 89 0.81% 77% 2 BLACK CREEK 133 2 1 2 0 107 72 1.53% 80% 2 BREVARD 295 0 3 2 4 253 164 1 -1.01% 86% -4 DAYTONA BEACH 296 10 2 3 0 204 170 4.23% 69% 10 DUVAL 293 13 4 19 23 219 117 -2.98% 75% -10 ESTERO RIVER 131 1 0 12 5 106 92 2 -4.38% 81% -4 FIRST COAST 44 1 0 1 2 30 9 2 -2.22% 68% -1 FOREST 157 7 3 15 2 127 63 3.97% 81% 5 FREEDOM 97 2 0 5 4 57 48 -2.02% 59% -2 GATOR ALLEY 338 3 5 15 9 249 226 2 -0.59% 74% -6 GULF COAST 328 10 7 15 8 280 250 0.92% 85% 2 HILLSBOROUGH 164 1 0 3 1 132 114 0.00% 80% 0 INDEPENDENCE 470 13 7 4 17 386 305 2 -1.05% 82% -4 INERSTATE 148 1 4 7 3 112 101 1.37% 76% -2 LAKE 295 3 1 4 1 192 142 0.00% 65% 2 LIGHTHOUSE 51 0 0 6 1 37 4 -1.92% 73% -1 NATURE COAST 36 2 2 0 1 30 17 2.86% 83% 1 ORANGE COUNTY 51 0 0 1 1 33 26 -1.92% 65% -1 PALM BEACH 226 7 5 3 11 136 71 -1.31% 60% -4 PEACE RIVER 256 1 0 7 1 205 174 0.00% 80% 0POLK COUNTY 131 1 2 19 5 99 73 -2.96% 76% -4 PUTNAM 97 0 1 1 3 80 60 -3.00% 82% -3 SEMINOLE 103 0 0 3 1 73 60 1 -1.90% 71% -1SOUTHEAST 609 8 27 35 14 504 278 0.33% 83% -6SOUTHERNMOST 375 4 4 0 6 301 264 -0.27% 80% -2SOUTHWEST 262 11 5 8 3 211 87 3.15% 81% 8TREASURE COAST 201 1 2 2 6 154 25 -2.43% 77% -5VINTAGE 60 2 0 4 6 33 17 -6.25% 55% -4WEST COAST 362 20 8 36 37 280 134 1 -3.72% 77% -17

TOTALS 6673 126 95 236 179 5103 3758 76%


ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.DELEGATE MEETING AUGUST 10, 2013

HOSTED BY WEST COAST CHAPTER IN SARASOTA

Meeting called to order at 2:30 pm by President Danny “Doc” Fish. Pledge and moment of silence, prayer was given. Present were Vice President Emory Griffis, Secretary Bob Alexander, Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, Sgt. at Arms Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi, Masterlink Bob von Bulow, Membership Trustee Val Loper, PR Rhonda Griffis, Legislative Trustee Darrin “Scribe” Brooks, Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee, State Office “Boots and Safety Director Charles Wenger. Absent excused were Legal Counsel Legal Larry Crow and Webmaster Dave “Lockdown” Rich.Also present were Assistant Masterlink Grace Lord, Assistant Sgt at Arms Bill Ball and Assistant Sgt at Arms TJ Painter.

The following Delegates represented their chapters:

President Danny “Doc” Fish: Welcome everyone. I apologize for not being at the seminar. Remember our goals, safety and education. This is not a social club but we can have fun while we do our jobs.

Regarding Bike week, thanks to everyone that helped.

Congratulations to new chapter office holders.

We need to raise money, but sometimes the chapters do a little extra for the communities, that puts a good light on ABATE name.

ABATE of Florida is a neutral organization which supports every rider in the state.

Vice President Emory Griffis: Thanks for your support and feedback in the seminars.

Please make sure your chapter updates are in and correct so your meeting can be attended if desired.

Alachua-Jim BurrowBlack Creek-Greg Marshall, Christine MarshallBrevard-Faye Rodney Maas, Mike PopeDaytona Beach-Frank Roush Jr., Rick AdamsDuval-Mike Wewer, Jennifer WewerEstero River-Larry PetersonFirst Coast-Sara Beth Kohl, Shirley SuttonForest-Meghan Pace, Clayton KingFreedom-Lorraine Cushman, Kimberley LongGator Alley-Marie Ratcliff, Bill RatcliffGulf Coast-Brandy Westerfield, Dany DellHillsborough-Steve Nasrallah, Bob MunroeIndependence- Darlene Anderson/Carter, Ellen BuffingtonInerstate-Dale Moore, Ernest Gelinas

Lake-Will Deaver, Vera DeaverLighthouse-Doug Tungate, Jacqueline LitseyNature Coast-Frank Moore, William WigginsOrange County- JM Morland, Lana LangPalm Beach- Ken Gerecke, Dan HendersonPeace River- Bill Bird, Bill NealPolk County-Alex Waldron, Natalie WestPutnam County-Herlon Sasser, Pauline SasserSeminole County- Dianna Miller, Janice GriffinSoutheast-Stekphen Chomiak, Bob CalabreseSouthernmost- Norma Jean Smith, Dean KeithSouthwest-Wayne Cerra, Fred GlennonTreasure Coast-Steve Kliemisch, Patricia JohnsVintage-Shelly Ellsmore, Charles JohnstonWest Coast-Sharon Sieradzki, Ed Patten


Secretary Bob Alexander: No changes or corrections. Move to accept minutes by Black Creek, Second by Peace River, approved.

Treasurer Patti Nasrallah: Treasurer Report in packets.

Moved by Lake County second by Southernmost to accept treasurer report as written, Passed.

SGA “Mudder: Please be reminded, school is back in session, watch your school zones, watch for little ones. Also keep your body hydrated when you ride.

State Office Manager Boots: Job is to keep track of paperwork, secretary’s minutes, chapter newsletters need to be filed. Need safety program, MSAP forms sent to office. For those who missed seminars, there is paperwork to take back to your chapters.

Flyers for events: There is an SOP for flyers, they must be followed, you can only put up (make public) flyers after the state office gets all of the paperwork.

Drawing Tickets – have some to distribute today,

Membership Val Loper: Updates in packets. Awards handed out.

Total Membership 6673Total Voters 5103

Most New Members for May 2013 SouthwestMost New Members for June 2013 DaytonaHighest Percentage of Growth for May 2013 Treasure CoastHighest Percentage of Growth for June 2013 Daytona

Life cards handed out

Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow: Thanks to the chapters and individuals who sent pictures and articles.

PR/Communications Rhonda: As delegates part of your job is to take information back to your chapter. Find the PR blast in your file make sure your chapter PR gets it.

Have compiled a list of chapter PR, hopefully it is complete, make sure you receive this. One question is, would it be positive to set up a chat room for just chapter PRS to keep everyone in the loop?

Media publications – writes for four biker magazines. We can present chapter information in one or more of these magazines if the material is suitable.

Treasure Coast suggests chapters send their newsletters to the other chapters.

Webmaster: absent. Slo Mo from Palm Beach may be able to help with some day to day problems with chapter sites.

Safety Director Charles Wenger: Regarding advanced skills course for safety, we are trying to set up one in Palm Beach, but we are running into problems with existing schools. If you have certified instructors in your chapter, make them known to Charlie.


Corrosion on electrical components is prevalent in Florida. Palm Beach recognizes Bill Blank. Notes being bumped on bike by woman talking on cell phone.

Get MSAP petitions signed.

Homeland Security DL ID must be in compliance

Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee: Reflective patches are available

Legislative Trustee - Darrin: The Think Tank was introduced in June. We have personally invited some individuals, also all legislative trustees and it is starting to take off. Purpose is to have a free flow of ideas. Purpose is NOT to set policy. If you are interested, let Darrin know. Slo Mo says this is a good idea for other groups including clubs, for free flow of information.

Peachtree (Georgia) Insurance company – received an email regarding a motorcycle fatality. Their response was the motorcycle was not considered a vehicle, if it doesn’t have four wheels then they are not going to pay the claim. We are going to contact the Florida Insurance Commissioner about this.

Motorcycle only checkpoints – Don’t see a problem from this now, Florida isn’t doing it yet. NHTSA is behind this.

Stiffer penalties bill was discussed, wording mostly. Do we want to do it from a judicial point, or stick with jail time?

Chapter level legislative seminars, Darrin will come to your chapter to help when possible.

Regarding rising motorcycle fatalities, when number of registrations are considered, the rate of fatalities are actually down.

Regarding Driver Education in schools, the issue is funding. We are looking at that, will be discussed in the think tank.

Regarding the Safety money, it is a standing request, must be in budget.

Interlock for DUI convicts was discussed.

Alachua thinks we should try to get the safety money reinstated, but if cannot, then try to get the $2.50 removed.

Legal Counsel Larry Crow: absent excused

NCOM : Nov 9, 2013 regional meeting in Atlanta. Will talk about the motorcycle only checkpoints.

MRF / AMA: MRF and AMA still fighting EPA ethanol percentage.

BIKE WEEK 2014: Rhonda – We are including some special events. We will have a dedicated website just for the campground. One event is named Bikes, BBQ and Bikinis. Bike Week Committee has been set up. Chapters will be given the opportunity to generate funds for their own chapters. There will be a bike rodeo.

Seminole County is doing a “Boondocks” poker run.

TALLAHASSEE 2014: We don’t know what we are going to do yet. Second weekend is Passover, there will be no one in the capitol. Third weekend is Easter. March 24 is the weekend after bike week.


OLD BUSINESS: 501c3, we must decide whether to pay the money to start the process. Putnam – if we do this, will donations be deductible to the chapter as well as state? Yes it would. Patti – in the beginning we will be two separate corps, money cannot be comingled. Question called, should we spend the startup money to begin the process of starting a 501c3. 49 in favor, 6 against. Check will be written to the accountant to start the process. After the vote was taken, Lake County donated the money to start the process.

April meeting must be decided. There would have to be a vote to change the meeting to March. If we do it in April, only the second weekend is available which is Easter. Putnam suggest April. Turns out Easter is the 20th, not the 13th, so we will have the meeting on the 13th.

NEW BUSINESS: Lifeline table, West Coast chapter explains.

Duval – had an at large member ask for legislation change to be able to disregard a turn device if it doesn’t cycle properly.

West Coast Chapter talks about mission statement, it’s a community issue not a motorcycle issue. Until we can affect the general population we cannot hope to make changes to help us make roads safe for us.

Good to the Order: Thanks to West Coast for the lunch. Various events read.

Gator Alley presents a check for ABATE of Florida, thanks Gator Alley.

Congratulations to Dano from Gulf Coast who won the 50/50 drawing. Thank you to all for attending!

Meeting adjourned by unanimous acclaim! 6:03 pm


CHAPTER INFORMATIONALACHUA COUNTY PO Box 633Newberry, FL 32669-0633Glenn Fischer, Pres. (863) 559-6087Jim Roberts, VP (386) 462-3806Email: [email protected]: Alachua-Abate.comMeeting: 3rd Friday, 7:00 pmAlachua Sports Pub, 14003 NW 150th Ave., Alachua

BLACK CREEKPO Box 2123Middleburg, FL 32050-2123Jeff "Ziggy" Pickard, Pres. (904) 705-5505Greg Marshall, VP (904) 966-7153E-mail: [email protected]: http://blackcreek.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: VFW Post 82552296 Aster Ave., Middleburg

BREVARD COUNTYPO Box 237582Cocoa, FL 32923-7582Mike Pope, Pres. (321) 639-1776Mary Korolovich, VP (321) 631-6715Fax: (321) 639-1776 (call first)E-mail: [email protected]: http://brevard.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Tuesday 7:00 PMPlace: American Legion Post 22241 Peachtree St., Cocoa

DAYTONA BEACHPO Box 263198Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198Frank Roush, Pres. (386) 290-3025Steve Fritze, VP (386) 677-1550Email: [email protected]: http://daytona.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Thursday, 7:30 pmPlace: Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800190 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach

DUVAL COUNTYPO Box 77038Jacksonville, FL 32226-7038Victor Sawyer, Pres. (904) 566-2583Michael Wewer, VP (904) 233-0507Email: [email protected]: http://duval.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 1:00 pmPlace: Greybeards Tavern3382 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville

ESTERO RIVERPO Box 366760Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760Larry Patterson, Pres. (904) 610-7070Kirk Richards, VP (239) 272-6194E-mail: [email protected]: http://esteroriver.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: San Carlos Country Club19137 Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers

FIRST COASTPO Box 1401Callahan, FL 32011-1401SaraBeth Kohl, Pres (904) 591-4100Wanda Garrison, VP (904) 879-0227E-mail: [email protected]: http://firstcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PMPlace: VFW Post 1009537965 Eastwood Rd, Hilliard

FORESTPO Box 2409Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409Meghan Pace, Pres. (352) 598-8540 Brian Groves, VP (352) 282-8324 Website: http://forest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Saturday, 9:30amPlace: Charlie Horse Rest.2425 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

FREEDOM CHAPTER PO Box 15443Brooksville, FL 34604-0118Dave Soles, Pres. (352) 232-3927Katrina Cornwall, VP (352)270-7467E-mail: dwsoles @gmail.comWebsite: http://freedom.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: American Legion Post 186 12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville

GATOR ALLEYPO Box 10395Naples, FL 34101-0395Jon "Rambo" Rinebold, Pres. (239) 229-2764Roger Janes, VP (239) 776-1108Email: [email protected]: http://gatoralley.netMeetings: 4th Sunday, 11:00 amPlace: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neffs Way, Naples

GULF COASTPO Box 11063Pensacola, FL 32524-1063Russ “Danger-Russ” Dieterich Pres. (850) 981-3751Larry "Cowboy" Alameda, VP (850)466-2677 Email. [email protected]: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:00 amPlace: American Legion Post 3408890 Ashland Rd., Pensacola

HILLSBOROUGHPO Box 16297Tampa, FL 33687-6297Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 323-2816James Sewell, VP (813) 395-6621Fax: (813) 626-2306Email: [email protected]: http://hillsborough.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday , 1:00 pmPlace: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa

INDEPENDENCEPO Box 410936Melbourne, Fl 32941-0932Darlene Anderson, Pres . (321) 549-1989Sherry Mangine, VP (321) 215-1866Email: [email protected]:: www.abateindependence.orgMeetings: Last Tuesday, 7:00 pmPlace: American Legion Post 812909 S Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

USE CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM AND SEND ALL CHAPTER CHANGES DIRECTLY TO THE STATE OFFICE

Change of information forms can be found at www.abateflorida.com/forms


CHAPTER INFORMATIONINERSTATEPO Box 754Sebring, FL 33871-0754Ernest "G-Man" Gellnas, Pres. (863) 873-6202Dale "D-Mo" Moore, VP (863) 414-4213E-mail: [email protected]: https://sites.google.com/site/abateinerstatechapterMeetings Last Saturday; 11:00 AMPlace: The Blue Crab 825 N. Ridgewood Dr., Sebring

LAKE COUNTYPO. Box 492Astatula, FL 34705-0492William “Griz” Deaver, Pres. (352) 742-7754Forest (Tuna) Jones, VP. (352) 409-1919E-mail: [email protected]: http://lake.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday NoonPlace: Lake County Eagles #427327150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka

LIGHTHOUSEPO Box 4471Tequesta, FL 3369-4471Richard Casale, Pred. (561) 685-7428Doug Tungate, VP (772) 812-0758Email: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday, NoonPlace: Ralph’s Standup Bar113 Center St., Jupiter

NATURE COASTP.O. Box 27Bronson, FL 32621-0027Frank Moore, Pres. (352) 538-6193Steve Mallady, VP (352) 870-9984E-mail: [email protected]: http://naturecoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: Lions Club401 SE 6th St., Williston

ORANGE COUNTYPO Box 720828Orlando, FL 32872-0828Lana Lang, Pres. (407) 312-9232Phil “Hippie” Orsini, VP ( 321) 663-8413Email: [email protected]: orange.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:30 amPlace: FOA Eagles1900 S Goldenrod Rd., Orlando

PALM BEACHPO Box 32215West Palm Beach, FL 33420-2215Ed “Nighthawk” Lattari, Pres. (561) 309-5412Dan "Slo Motion" Henderson, VP (561) 702-9929Website: www.abatepalmbeach.comE-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 11:30 AMPlace: VFW Post 41432404 Broadway, Riviera Beach

PEACE RIVERPO Box 380415Murdoch, FL 33938-0415Johnny Martin, Pres. (941) 224-6160Darrell LaCourse, VP (941) 441-5177E-mail: [email protected]: http:// peaceriver.abateflorida.comMeetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AMPlace: Community Education Center 4940 Pan American Blvd., North Port

POLK COUNTYPO Box 2743Lakeland, FL 33806-2743Alex Waldron, Pres. (863) 602-9799Bob Fetcher, VP (863) 398-0397E-mail: [email protected]: http://polk.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 3:30 PMPlace: VFW #8002, 9398 US98 North, Lakeland

PUTNAM COUNTYPO Box 1334East Palatka, FL 32131-1334Bill Stoltz, Pres. (386) 698-1501Mark Jolley, VP (386) 684-0923E-mail: [email protected]: Putnam.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday 12 NOONPlace: Cheyenne Saloon, 377 S. Hwy 17, E. Palatka

SEMINOLEPO Box 195429Winter Springs, FL 32719-5429Rande Zuclich, Pres. (321) 277-9912Mychelle Dillenbeck, VP (407) 719-2108Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Moose Lodge2660 South Palmetto Ave., Sanford

SOUTHEASTPO Box 292693Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693Bob "BARS" Calabrese Pres. (954) 567-5720Frank "Poppi" Cocci, VP (305) 331-8000E-mail: [email protected]: www.abatese.orgMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: American Legion Post 321 9081 SW 51st St., Cooper City

SOUTHERNMOSTP.O. Box 523108Marathon Shores, FL 33052-3108Byron Agababian, Pres. (305) 923-4626Marty Baird, VP (305) 394-3563E-mail: [email protected]: http://southernmost.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday 11:00 AMPlace: Location Varies - Call Pres or VP

SOUTHWESTPO Box 60745Ft. Myers, FL 33906-6745Wayne Cerra, Pres. (239) 989-3349Fred Glennon, VP (339) 235-2189E-mail: [email protected]: http://southwest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Harley Davidson of Ft Myers 2160 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers

TREASURE COAST PO Box 1360Roseland, FL 32957-1360Steve Kliemisch, Pres. (772) 778-8130Susan Hulce, VP (772) 589-3599Email: [email protected]: http://treasurecoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Wednesday 7:00pmPlace: American Legion Post 189807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian

VINTAGE PO Box 861034St. Augustine, FL 32086-1034John Massoth, Pres. (904) 392-9899Ernie Raynor, VP (386) 846-1208E-mail: [email protected]: http://vintage.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday 3:00pmLocation: VFW, 6184 US1 South, St. Augustine

WEST COAST PO Box 50937Sarasota, FL 34232-0307Heath Tudor, Pres. (214) 470-5011Sharon Sieradzki, VP (941) 400-0350E-mail: [email protected]: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AMPlace: American Legion 5201 Richardson Way, Sarasota


SINCLAIR LAW

“Going the extra mile for you”


Come celebrate pre-Biketoberfest at Spooks 'n Scoots Cottee River Bikefest has closed

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTER IN MEMORY OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS LOST

33rd ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

AND STATE MEETING* Oct. 12 @ 2:00 pm

OCTOBER 11th ,12th ,13th 2013 PARTY-SERTOMA YOUTH RANCH – 85 MYERS RD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602

*MEETING-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL- 11549 CURLEY RD, SAN ANTONIO, FL 33576 VENDORS -- GAMES -- LIVE BANDS -- 50/50

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES -- FOOD -- DRINKS –WET T-SHIRT CONTESTMEMORIAL RUN FOR BROTHERS AND SISTERS LOST WILL BE

LEAVING CAMPGROUND 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING 10 PM “ENFORCED”CURFEW FOR THOSE UNDER 16 WEEKEND ADMISSION: INCLUDES CAMPING (Camping is on First Come Basis, no roping off)Friday Noon thru Sunday 5:00 p.m. $30

ABATE MEMBERS $25 LIMITED ADMISSION: NO CAMPING Saturday 12 Noon – Sunday 1 a.m. $20

ABATE MEMBERS $15 15 and under free with parent

VENDORS Pre-Registered Only Contact James @ [813] 395-6621 [email protected] After 6 PM ONLYLimited Spaces Available

For Further Info Contact: ABATE-Hillsborough County ChapterP. O. Box 16297 Tampa, FL 33687 Call Richard @ [813] 323-2816 or Steve @ [813] 731-1663 E-mail: [email protected] US AT WWW.HILLSBOROUGH.ABATEFLORIDA.COM

ALL MOTORCYCLES WELCOME!

NO GUNS, FIREWORKS, ATTITUDES, OR PETS FOOD, DRINK & ICE AVAILABLE FROM FRI NOON 'TIL.......MEMBERSHIPS AND SAFETY INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Spooks 'N Scoots is a registered trademark of Hillsborough County Chapter, ABATE of Florida, Inc.* A map to state meeting locationwill be sent to all chapters with state rep/board member passes.

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

MARCH 7 - MARCH 16Volusia County Fairgrounds

Gates Open 12 Noon Friday March 7Gates Close 12 Noon Sunday March 16

TENT CAMPING: RV ANNEX - FULL HOOKUPS:$15.00 (+ tax) Per Person, Per Night$90.00 (+ tax) Per Person, All 10 Days$20.00 (+ tax) One Time RV, Camper Trailer Lane Use Fee (12 ft. plus)

$10.00 Day Pass

$50.00 (+ tax) Per Night, Includes 2 People$15.00 (+ tax) Per Extra Person Each NightIncludes Water, Electric & Sewer. Make Your Reservations to Secure Your Spot

20 Minutes to Daytona

30 Minutes to Orlando

Food & Beverages

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Hot Showers

Credit Cards Accepted

No Refunds

No Weapons

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Stop by the Freedom Fighters Bar & Grill

ABSOLUTELY NO PETS! NO EXCEPTIONS!

For Further Information Please Contact:ABATE of Florida, Inc. - PO Box 2520 - DeLand, FL 32721-2520 - (386) 943-9610

For RV Reservations with Hook Ups Call or Email the State Office - (386) 943-9610 - [email protected] Us On The Web At www.abateflorida.com

DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSESSafety and Membership information available. ABATE of Florida, Inc. does not condone drinking and driving.

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DATE: March 13, 2014 (and March 14, 2014 for leftovers)WHERE: ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. CAMPGROUND –

Volusia County

CALLING ALL CHAPTER PIT MASTERS

We are having an event at the Campground next Bikeweek called “BIKES, BBQ AND BIKINIS”. This one day event will help generate funds for the Organization. The State BOD has opened up the event for the Chapters to participate, and to make some $$ for your chapter. Here’s how it will work:

• The participating chapters will be able to sell their BBQ to event goers. Chapters will be able to keep the $$ from their sales. (with 20% coming back to the State, this is common)

• Chapters will be responsible for their own set-up and equipment, including buying the food to be cooked, and supplies (i.e. plates, napkins, plastic ware, wood, etc.) (could change pending ample donations to the cook shack). Your chapter will need to provide an electric source if using an electric cooking method.

• Chapters can determine what they would like to cook to be presented for judging.

• Judging will be done by the event customers. Customers will receive a sampling of each chapters’ BBQ, after tasting, customers will put a ballot into the box they feel was the better BBQ. (a voting box will be provided to each participating chapter)

• If in the event of a tie, a random customer will be selected to determine the winner by sampling only the tied chapters BBQ.

• No additional insurance will be charged to your chapter, It will be covered under the Campground insurance policy.

• All participating Chapters will need to be familiar with, and adhere to the State Food Handling Laws, including prepping and cleaning areas. A walk-in cooler will be provided by the State for safe storage of any leftovers.

WHAT DOES THE WINNING CHAPTER GET?

• The winning chapter of the cook-off will be able to keep 80% of the profit from sale of your chapters BBQ and exclusive bragging rights as the “CHAPTER PIT MASTERS” (until next year).

HOW TO MAKE $$ FOR YOUR CHAPTER:

• Your Chapters BBQ will be the ONLY source of food for the event customers.

• No outside food vendors will be invited.

• Your chapter can sell BBQ plates (to include side dishes), sandwiches, etc.

• On Friday (the next day), we are having a Poker Run. The run will start and end at the Campground. This will be another opportunity for your chapter to sell BBQ (fresh or leftover).

WHO TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS:

• “Griz”, Lake County Chapter President, at (352) 742-7754 or email [email protected]

• Rhonda, State PR/Communications at (407) 412-8381 or email [email protected]

BIKEWEEK 2014: CHAPTER BBQ COOK-OFF INVITATION

GULF COAST 12TH ANNUAL FIRECRACKER BIKE SHOW


I was sitting on my porch the other night, in deep thought, when it occurred to me that there is not a more compassionate or giving person than a biker (although Joe public doesn't agree). No matter the cause, brother or sister down, sick child or adult or just someone down on their luck, we are there to help. We don't care if you ride a motorcycle or not. We will donate, auction, collect money or donate money, help build a building or scrounge parts. It doesn't matter, as long as we can help. But there are angels among us that go above and beyond and never ask for anything, recognition or otherwise.

For once, I would like to recognize someone that has been a godmother to us all at one time or another. Not only will she put a killer run together in the drop of a hat, but all the little extras that no one else thinks about, she covers. If you are in the hospital and are in need of something, she will go all the way to the CEO of the hospital, but I GUARANTEE, it will be taken care of. She will personally come to your hospital room, rehab or home and make sure you are being taken care of right. And God forbid you are not, cause all hell is gonna break loose. I've seen her cook and bring food to a family that wasn't going to have a Thanksgiving, just because someone mentioned it, sit with friends in the hospital when family members were having issues, stop by a friends elderly parents house just to check on them, supply food and cook for a club when their brothers went down and the list goes on and on.

She's always there, waiting in the background to do her magic, so now it's time to bring her to the front of the class. Thank You Becky Beardahl.

If you don't recognize the name, Becky is one of the founding members of the Chrome Angels, but has also been a member of ABATE of Florida Inc, and The Longwood VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is loud and opinionated, as many of us are, but that just makes her more endearing to us that know her. She has the biggest heart of anyone that I have ever known. I say I, but this letter is a collaboration of many people who just want to say Thank You. I just got to be the one to put it into words.

Becky, you are our angel, and we don't know what we would do without you!!!!

Signed Anonymous

ANGELS AMONG US

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AGENDA - November 9, 2013NCOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGAll Attendees Invited

1:00p.m. - 1:30p.m. FREEDOM OF THE ROAD THROUGHOUT THE NATIONJim Putnam - Chairman, NCOM Legeslative Task Force Fmr.State Senator, South Dakota

1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. New Attacks on Civil Liberties / Search and SeizureJerry T. - AIM Attorney -Florida

REGIONAL MEETING

Moderators, James “Doc” Reichenbach & Randy Norris NCOM Board of Directors

3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Moderator, Animal - AL. COC, Chairman, In Country MC

National Coalition of MotorcyclistsBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING&

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10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH

2:45p.m. - 3:30p.m. The New Anti Profiling Law and and How to Implement in your State“Double D” Outsiders MC-Washington State CoC

2:30p.m - 2:45p.m BREAK

4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m.

5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Christian Unity Seminar and Meeting Introduction to - Christian Unity Motorcycle Resource Team Moderator, Louie Nobs -NCOM Board of Director - SFJ MC

CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS MEETING

Reports from Representative of each Confederation present

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Lake County Chapter

Invites everyone to attend the 2nd Annual benefit Dice Run (like a poker run) to “Help provide the basic essentials for our Vets". All proceeds

will be used towards providing a solid foundation for our Veterans. http://vorrh.org/

When: Nov 16, 2013 * Sign up from 9 – 10:00 @ The Rainbow, 704 E Myers, Blvd (Hwy 50 W) Mascotte, 34753 (across from the Mascotte Police Station) – come early for breakfast specials. INFO: Cost $15. A couple or $10. single riders. Map- info day of the run. Last bike in @ 3:00 to the Dam Smoker BBQ, 36721 CR 19A Eustis 32726 (1/2 mile N or 44A). Part of the proceeds from the food will go to VORRH. Event will end by 5:30.

Come to the Dam Smoker if you can’t make the run & roll your dice for the wkend prize. We will have: Music * Vendor* Tattoo Artist (hopefully) * 50/50 * Auction Items - & anything else we can think of to raise money for this great organization. Can’t make the run, donate to: V.O.R.R.H. P.O. Box 1754 Eustis, FL 32727 In our efforts to raise more money we are selling tickets 1 for $5. or 6 for $20. The prize drawing is

for a Mossburg 535 Camo, 12 gauge shotgun. Need not be present to win, winning ticket will be drawn at the Smoker, only 650 printed & proceeds go to the Vets.

Gun has to be picked up at Pats Gun & Pawn, Leesburg

The Veterans Organization of Resource and Recovery for Homeless is greatly appreciative of all

contributions. V.O.R.R.H. has the ultimate goal of assisting our homeless veterans with achieving a healthy, quality of life to be able to reintegrate into society. With the commitment and support of our volunteers, communities and organizations, V.O.R.R.H. is able to continue to provide and improve upon all these needed services, as well as, work upon the expansion of future transitional housing.

Thank you for your generous support of our efforts to the Veterans Organization of Resource and Recovery for Homeless.

If you need more info, call chapter VP, Tuna @ 352-409-1919 PR, Shorty 352-227-8046

Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. ABATE of Florida, Inc does not condone

drinking & driving. http://lake.abateflorida.com -- Visit our Membership & Safety Booth

Veterans Entitled To Shelter


“Bears-4-Bears”

Run 2013 October 5, 2013

Registration Fee: ONE NEW 8” to 10” stuffed teddy bear (or other stuffed toy) from each rider and

each passenger, or a $10 donation for each rider and passenger.

Poker Hand— $10.00 Donation to Black Creek Chapter, ABATE of Florida, Inc. W

inner to share in cash proceeds.

Time: Registration from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

START: Kickstands up at 10:00 A.M. -

Leave Middleburg VFW

Post 8255, (2296 Aster Ave. , Middleburg, Fl 32068)

Buffalo’s on Youngerman Circle, Jax.,Fl.

Green Cove Springs VFW Post # 1988

Palatka VFW Post # 3349

AM Vets Keystone Heights

STOP: Whitey’s Fish Camp (2032 County Road 220, Orange Park, Fl.

32068)

Last bike in at 5:00 P.M. Event Ends at 5:30 P.M

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Every paid Rider and Passenger will get a FREE dinner donated by Whitey’s

(fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw) “Donations to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. are not deductible for Federal

Income Tax purposes” Safety/membership information available.

Point of Contact: Herb Hilderbrand: (904) 704-5501 (blackcreeknews@

gmail.com) ABATE of Florida, Inc. DOES NOT Condone Drinking and Driving.

Everyone is invited to join us. Motorcycle

or not, ABATE of Florida, Inc. is for every-one.

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by Jerry S. TheophilopoulosAttorney at Law “Jerry T.”

Fight the ticket, don’t pay it. I recently had a good friend receive a ticket for failing to have motorcycle ins. He was enjoying a Sun ride when he was pulled over for, eh, uh, uh, supposedly going a little bit fast. It just happens that it was real hot out & he forgot to have his helmet on. It also just happens that he cannot afford to purchase $10,000 worth of medical ins on a motorcycle ins policy & he did not have $10,000 worth of medical health ins. He was ticketed for failing to have the proper ins, & the officer said he gave him a break for not ticketing him for speeding. Did the officer really give him a break? No, because the officer just set the biker up for a suspension of his driver’s license if he doesn’t fight the ticket. More importantly, the ticket written is improper under our law. When I received his call I told him get over to my office because you cannot pay this ticket or you will cause yourself a great deal of misery. If he would not have called & rather chose to go to the clerks office & pay the ticket, his license would have been suspended due time by the Dept of Hwy Safety & Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Under FL Law §627.733 ins is not required to register motorcycles as it is with your 4-wheel

motor vehicle. But, if a biker is CHARGED in a crash with injuries, the biker or owner of the bike is financially responsible for bodily injuries & property damage to others. If at the time of the crash the biker had no liability ins coverage, then bodily injury/property damage liability ins must be purchased & kept for 3 yrs to avoid Financial Responsibility (license & tag/reg) suspension or to reinstate license, tag/reg after the suspension. But, the law is clear that if there is no crash then the biker should not be given a ticket for failing to have no ins, but rather he/she should be ticketed for no motorcycle helmet. The difference between the 2 is that a ticket for not having your helmet on will not cause your DL to become suspended. The big distinction here is when an accident occurs, every law enforcement officer who handles the investigation is required to forward a written report of the crash to DHSMV within 10 days of the completion of the crash investigation. This will then trigger the suspension of our DL for not carrying the proper ins coverage. Educate yourself & others on the law. Everybody should carry the proper ins on their bike & body just in case someone else decides not to pay attention to you on the road. Be smart, educated & Trust No One when it comes to your rights.

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