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Bikers Rights!
September 2019
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"ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC." Forest ChapterMonthly Meetings are held at Charlie Horse Restaurant
2425 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Fl.34470Serving a Wonderful $5.00 Breakfast for us.
General Meeting at 9:30AMThe First Saturday of Each Month
WE Support All Bikers Rights!
CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS & TRUSTEES
Have a question?Please Call one of Us...
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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: On or by the 3rd Sat. of each month articles, ads, flyers, etc. Send to newsletter editor, or contact a board member.
President: Greg Smale......................................................................................352-812-8766.......................................................................................................gsmalerest123@gmail.comVice President: Bridgette C. Heyne-Pace "Bridge"......................................352-361-1262...............................................................................................................Bree2217@yahoo.comSecretary: Petra Nelson....................................................................................352-207-4544.......................................................................................................Petranelson15@gmail.comTreasurer: Joe Wieland....................................................................................352-877-4764.........................................................................................................................joejw1@aol.comSergeant-at-Arms: Kenneth Gee....................................................................330-260-5871............................................................................................................NITEMOVES@aol.comMembership: Debbie Sanderson.....................................................................352-512-1893...............................................................................................................DPS6735@yahoo.comPublic Relations: Lou Ann Robertson...........................................................352-693-8374........................................................................................................chitchat983@hotmail.comLegislative: Bridgette C. Heyne-Pace "Bridge"..............................................352-361-1262...............................................................................................................bree2217@yahoo.comNewsletter: Joe Wieland..................................................................................352-509-0513.........................................................................................................................joejw1@aol.comProducts: John Melin.......................................................................................352-318-6514...........................................................................................................................crewt@aol.comSafety Education: John Melin.........................................................................352-318-6514...........................................................................................................................crewt@aol.comWebmaster: Russell Pace.......................................................................Overseas, use email...........................................................................................................bikerhd777@yahoo.com
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Our Monthly Newsletter is Free of Charge The Chapter was Formed in 1991
All items to be printed in the newsletter are due by the 3rd Saturday of the month. All photos become property of ABATE of FLORIDA, INC. Forest Chapter and cannot be re turned. The views and opinions expressed within this newsletter are not that of ABATE of FLORIDA, INC. or the Forest Chapter ABATE of FLORIDA, INC. and the Forest Chapter of Marion County Florida is not responsible for any activities or the contents of
non-ABATE of FLORIDA, INC. flyers.
WHY ARE WE HERE?The purpose of this Corporation shall be:A) Promote motorcycle safety through education.B) Elimination of unfair motorcycle-related legislation.C) Protection of personal rights of all motorcyclists.D) Improve the image of motorcyclists to the general public.E) To provide for a Lobbyist to represent ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and to workwith Legislators in the interest and protection of all motorcyclist rights on the State andNational levels.
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SAFETY: Protecting your head and skin from the sun was subject of safety talk.PRODUCTS:
WEBSITE-Russ Pace:Posted link on Facebook Page
ABATEOF FLORIDA, INC.FOREST CHAPTER
Membership Meeting MinutesAugust 3, 2019
CALLED TO ORDER AT: 9:34am
PRESIDENT’S REPORT- Greg SmaleHad a pretty quiet month
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT-Bridgette Pace: What happened at the President & VP Training: We can become selective who becomes an Abate Member
SECRETARY’S REPORT- Petra NelsonNothing to Report
TREASURER’S REPORT-Joe Wieland:Nothing to Report
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS- Kenneth Gee:Warm weather is upon us remember to Hydrate and Ride Safe.Package needed for State for DelegatesWhen we have rallies we need help with security & no alcohol until the event is over
MEMBERSHIP- Debbie Sanderson:No new membersNo renewalsWill change to mailing out return postage stamped addressed return envelope for membership renewals
NEWSLETTER-Joe Wieland:New ones are here Need help with getting the newsletters out
PR/COMMUNICATIONS- LouAnn Robertson:Need new requestsFind media and radio stationsBikers Count on August 17th, we will meet at Sharkey's at 1:00pm
WEBSITE-Russ Pace:No new changes. Just spread the word and pass out newsletters with our information.
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SAFETY-John Melin:Would like a discussion on M/C accidents, we are still in the top 3 for M/C accidents. Grant which OPD received for M/C safety. There will be increased law enforcement checks.Continue education and develop better riding habits.Ride like a Pro offers a special if we can get more than 10 people together for $99.00 instead of $159.00Most accidents are single Motorcycle Riders. Alcohol is the number 1 cause for all Motorcycle accidents.
PRODUCTS:We need to reduce price on our old inventory.Buy new closed out items at State Meeting and sell the with Markup.Check out new shirt. Bring 1 item to Bike Night to sell.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT- Bridgette Pace:Only Motorcycles have to pay an an extra fee, we are getting profiled on Motorcycles. State Legislative Training - push to get knowledge of our State LegislatorsState Legislative Message is: the $2.50 Motorcycle fee needs to be waived.We didn't receive our M/C Safety Training money, so the state legislator is requesting from each chapter a vote if they should sue the State of Florida. John Melin made a motion to not pursue a lawsuit at this time Kenneth Gee second this motion. Chapter voted not to sue.Greg Smale made motion to request that the M/C tax will be waived Kenny Gee second the motion.Will go to state meeting with Delegates to Appeal the M/C tax. Motion made by Kenny Gee to find out about the OPD Safety money 2nd by Brian Donnelly.
DELEGATES REPORT: Kenneth & Sandra Gee1. State meeting was 6/8/19 in St Augustine2. State is putting together a cruise for Abate Members: Motion made by Brian
Donnelly to have it on US Country only second by Wayne. Approved by Chapterwill go to State.
3. State is preparing to sue the State for Safety money4. If members have anything to report for State Meeting
OLD BUSINESS:Next Membership Meeting is 9/7/2019 at Charlie Horse at 9:30amFreedom Ride – Planning it for Veterans Day Weekend in November.Please donate for the cause Turkeys, Ham, Ammo.
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We will collect items at November MeetingCedar Key Sunset Ride - moved to Aug 24th
NEW BUSINESS:Propose to make Holly Levan Assistant Treasurer.Sent proposal to State to have membership renewals state wide on same day every year - Lets propose for May every year Motion carried.Proposal to State for hosting State Meeting in December in Ocala - Motion carried.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:• Charlie Horse has Bike night 1st Thursdays, Specials for ABATE Members• Leather & Lace at Dog's 1st Saturday in December, need to be an Abate
Member to attend.• Bike Night Tonight at O'Calahan's - 50/50 winner Eric Dyle.• Bikers Count Ride - August 17th meet up at Sharkey's at 1pm.• Cedar Key Sunset Ride - 24 August.• Gun Ticket Sale - $5.00/Ticket - Drawing in December.• State Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale 10 August.• VFW in Orange Lake is holding a Poker run September 8 to fix Hurricane
damage, Starts at First&Last Tab at 9:30am.• 9-11 Wall- 10 -15 Sept - Escort Ride from HD on September 10 to Veterans
Park.. Halloween Havoc- 25-26 Oct South Georgia District• Have a well stocked First Aid Kit.• Special Guest Speaker Danny Rowlett , President of American Legion
Riders.September 21 Poker run for Wreath Across America, They are selling Raffle Tickets also. Greg Represented him with an Abate Pin
• 50/50 Winner Bridgette Pace donated it back for purchase of stamps
MEETING AJOURNED: ___11:28 pm_________
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.Delegates Report
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 08/10/2019 Delegates: Kenny Gee and Sandy Gee
PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Doc1. Discuss with your chapter the option of lawsuit vs. alternative diplomacy
concerning Safety money. Each chapter should consider pros and cons oflawsuit. Attorney consulted, awaiting additional info.
2. Leadership Seminars went well. Hotel invited ABATE back anytime.3. Billy Neal passed away. Ashes to be spread along route to Tallahassee next year.
Also commemorative patch.
VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: DarrinGood turnout for Leadership Seminars. Thanks to all who attended. Taught 3 classes - Delegates, Legislative and PR/Communications. Very good discussions in each class. Thanks to Southeast for hosting.
SECRETARY'S REPORT: ShellyPrevious Meeting Minutes – Accepted after motion and second.
TREASURER'S REPORT: DebbiTreasurer's Report – Accepted after motion and second.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT: Marcus1. Check your tires, including rims, for safety.2. Storms move in quickly. Be safe.
MEMBERSHIP: Laurie1. Most new members, May – Southeast Chapter.2. Highest % of growth, May – Southeast Chapter.3. Most new members, June – Southeast Chapter.4. Highest % of growth, June – Freedom Chapter.
LEGISLATIVE: Darrin1. Stressed debit card use for chapter. Chapter is responsible for Charges.
Should set limit on charges. Should never leave treasurer's hands. Past abuse.2. Reach out to legislators while at local offices. Explain ABATE and what we do.
Try to get picture with legislator if possible. Send to Darrin for web page.3. Interim Committee Meeting Schedule for 2020 legislative session is as follows:
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., CONT'D.Delegates Report – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – 08/10/2019
Delegates: Kenny Gee and Sandy Gee
• Monday, September 16 - Friday, September 20, 2019.• Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18, 2019.• Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25, 2019.• Monday, November 4 - Friday, November 8, 2019.• Tuesday, November 12 - Friday, November 15, 2019.• Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13, 2019.
STATE OFFICE: BrandyMake sure all paperwork is submitted in timely fashion.
STATE ANNEX: BootsAbsent, excused.
MASTERLINK: Joanne “Critter”Jokes, cartoons, etc. in newsletter must include source – no plagiarism PR/COMM:William "Magneto" Nothing to report.
WEBSITE: Critter and MagnetoNothing to report.
SAFETY: VictorAbsent, excused – health issues.
PRODUCTS: ShayneSales benefit ABATE as a whole.
LOBBYIST: Doc
1. Doc met with Mr, Baxley concerning Safety Monies and Vulnerable Drivers bills, some others interested.
2. Profiling – Must prove discrimination with videos, witnesses if possible.3. Doc working on reduced toll road rate for motorcycles because they cause less
wear and tear to highways and use less fossil fuels – doubts results.4. Discussion on repeal of tax on motorcycle license tags, doubts results.
NCOM: Doc1. Discussed that our attorney (ABATE member) works for us pro bono. Please
consider using him for personal matters.
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., CONT'D.Delegates Report – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – 08/10/2019
Delegates: Kenny Gee and Sandy Gee
OLD BUSINESS:Choose destination for cruise. Cuba no longer an option. Mississippi River cruise also discussed – too expensive. Atlantic coast cruise also pricey. Voted to limit cruise to 3 days, Bahamas. Checking for May.
NEW BUSINESS:1. GoFundMe Page – Will look into particulars.2. Forest Chapter requested and granted to host State Meeting Dec., 2020.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:1. Work in chapter for email tree. Designate someone in chapter to collect email
addresses, permission2. Email your legislators. If you don't want to actually talk to anyone, consider
calling after hours and leave a voicemail message.3. Reach out to American Legion, VFW riders.4. Sharing of any personal information about a fellow member is strictly forbidden.All personal info should be known by Membership and President only. Call memberfor permission to share any personal info. Need clarification of release of membercontact info. We have various officers with different interpretations. Examples:Membership verification, email, phone numbers, address sharing for ABATE use.5. Next State Meeting is Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. American Legion
Post 340, 8890 Ashland Avenue, Pensacola, FL. Lodging at Red Roof Inn,2591 Wilde Lake Road, Pensacola, FL. Phone 850-941-0908.
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING AND RIDING.
DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. WWW.800HELPFLA.COM 1-800-435-7352
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SenatorsDistrict 5……………………..Rob BradleyCapitol Office (850) 487-5005District Office (904) 278-2085District 8…………………..…..Keith PerryCapitol Office (850) 487-5008District Office (353) 264-4040District 12…………………Dennis BaxleyCapitol Office (850) 487-5012District Office (352) 750-3133
House of RepresentativesDistrict 20…………………...Clovis Watson Jr.Capitol Office (850) 717-5020District Office (352) 264-4001District 22………………..….Charlie StoneCapitol Office (850) 717-5022District Office (352) 291-4436District 23………………..….Stan McClainCapitol Office (850) 717-5023District Office (904) 278-2085District 33…………..…….......….Brett Hage Capitol Office...........................(850) 717 5033District Office..........................(352) 315 4445
Capitol Office (850) 717-5033
District Office
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352-315-4445
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?A List of State Senators and Representatives for Marion County
Adam Carlisle Feb 18Tammy Carlisle Feb 18Nick Howard Feb 18Rodney Howell Feb 18
Membership: We had 4 new members join for August and 1 renew.
Don't forget your membership includes a free $4,000 Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance Policy from American Income Life Insurance Company, the Masterlink Newsletter (online), Membership Card, Event Discounts and Updates, Voting Privileges, Free Masterlink Classified Advertisements and a Chapter Newsletter.
Debbie Sanderson, Membership Trustee
Yes below is the list of names with renewals coming up.
For September For October For November
Leonard BunteleBonnie Rainbow Larry RussonielloRuss Sharpe
Mark Spata Scott Jewel Dave LindseyDaryl Jean McClainJoe NunezLarry PerryRalph Proffitt
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Products:We are starting to list products on our Facebook page. We have also created a products page on our website. Check them out. We are still closing out a lot of older stock. Join us at the meeting or bike night for some deals on ABATE products.
Safety: See the riding in the rain info in this newsletter. The information and graphics are from www.motorcyclelegalfoundation.com/motorcycle-riding-in-the-rain/
The last free training in Osceola County this year is on 09/21/2019-.https://www.osceolasheriff.org/programs/smart-class/
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4/1/2020Office: (352)236-2212
5520 SE 113th Street Belleview, FL. 34420
www.BohanonALS.com
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8970 SW 27TH AVE. Ocala, Fl 34476
(Owners)Cold Beer &Full LiquorLicense
352-237-7970
Joyce & Woody
You Ain't beenanywhere till you been to Nowhere
4/1/2020
8/1/2019
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11/1/19
Diner HoursMonday through Saturday
6am - 3pm
816 S. Magnolia AveOcala, Fl 34471
(352) 816-0022
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Hours2PM-2AM
7 Days A Week!Full Liquor Bar& Package Store
Biker Owned and OperatedPoker Runs Welcoime Plenty
of Kick Stand Parking
Sundays :Hospitalty Night & Dj with Video Music
Happy Hour 2pm-2amMonday-Pool League
Tuesday- Happy Hour 2pm-2amWednesday-Karaoke & Ladies Night
Thursday- Pool LeagueFriday & Saturday
Rock Out To The DJVideo Music & Live Bands
Happy Hour Includes:$1.00 Drafts & Jello Shots
$2.00 Long Necks$2.75 Imports
Wells Start At $3.00$5.50 Domestic Pitchers Beer
And Lots More
352-307-9750 Like Us On FACEBOOK E-MAIL [email protected]
There-s Always Something Going OnEvery Night Of The Week
2/1/2020
2/1/2020
9900 Dunnellon, Fl352-245-6626
Sharkey's Hours9AM To 12AM
Sunday To Thursday 9AM To
2AM Friday And Sat
HAPPY HOUR MON- FRI
3 - 6 PM
Fri & Sat Karaoke & DJ
Sun $5.00 B-Marys
4/1/2020
9 pm to 1 am
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12/1/2019
Jim Barr
If you see a motorcyclist moving from left to center to right in the same lane.... they're not drunk or high. They are finding the best position to ride in based... on many circumstances that constantly change. A manhole cover, an oil spot, a small puddle, an asphalt repair patch, grass somebody mowed into the street, or to be more visible to someone waiting to enter their lane ahead. Those things mean nothing to you in a car or truck but can be a life threatening hazard to a motorcyclist.
When a motorcyclist suddenly speeds up, goes past you and then slows down? They're not signaling that they want to race you...they're trying to stay out of your blind spot.
I know there are some motorcyclists who ride like jerks just as there are jerks in cars and trucks. They're out there. It sucks because they make others look bad. But one thing we all want, is to be able to make it home alive. Your vehicle is much bigger than theirs. Please keep that in mind.
Also, please put your phone down and look for a motorcycle before you proceed. If you look for cars, you won't always notice the much smaller motorcycle, but if you look for the motorcycle, you WILL notice it!
Remember that there's a human being on that machine!
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Cactus Jacks Weekly Events
Mon- Wii Bowling & Texas Hold Em @ 7PMTue- Pool Tornament @ 6PMWed- $1.00 Drafts/ $2.00 Domestic/ $3.00 WellsThurs- Karaoke & Free Buffet @ 6PMFri- Buck up @ 4PM to 6PM Buy 1st domestic or well get 2nd one for a Buck Sat Nights- Live Band @ 9PMSun- $4.00 Bloody Mary Brunch in a cup
What's Happening
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10/1/19
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3155 E. Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, Fl. 34470
BIKE NIGHTEvery 1st Saturday
Of The Month
HAPPY HOUR11am-7pm
Mon-Thur 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
LIVE MUSICThur, Fri & Sat Nights
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