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Volume 28 May/June 09 Issue 3
MAY IS MOTORCYCLESAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
NEXT STATE MEETINGSaturday, June 13, Tavares , FL
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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 ofFlorida, Inc.
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STATE MEETINGS 2009 June 13 Lake County August 8 Caloosahatchee October 10 Hillsborough December 12 Southwest
NEXT STATE MEETINGSaturday, June 13, Tavares , FL
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TABLE OF CONTENTSPRESIDENTS LETTER .................................................. 4STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS .................................. 5MEMBERSHIP REPORT .............................................6-7STATE MEETING MINUTES ...................................8-11CHAPTER INFORMATION ....................................12-13JUNE STATE MEETING INFO .................................... 15MOTORCYCLE PROCLAMATION ............................ 16LEADERSHIP SEMINARS 2009 ................................. 17FLASHBACK STATE PARTY ..................................... 18PR REPORT ................................................................... 19MEMBERSHIP REPORT .............................................. 19BIKE WEEK AWARDS ................................................ 20VP REPORT ................................................................... 21TALLAHASSEE 2009 ..............................................22-23CHAPTER EVENTS ................................................24-25AD ORDER FORM/ADVERTISING RATES .............. 26MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ................................... 27
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENTSince the last Masterlink Abate has been very busy. We’ve had Bike Week, April State Meeting and the
run to the Capitol. I want to thank everyone who participated in these events. I know it takes time out of your lives to support your rights but it’s worth it. If you have been reading or listening to the news lately you know that now not only Bikers but our Veterans are under fire. It is a sad case when the government you have fought and shed blood for decides you are a right wing extremist because you don’t agree with their policies.
The run to the Capitol was an absolute success despite being on Easter weekend. Our members saw legislators and their aides in a show of support that will go a long way in getting some new laws passed and old ones either removed or revamped. I want to let everyone know that we do not put anyone’s name on bills that we do. So many people have died by being struck by driver’s not paying attention that we do not martyr one; we fight for all we have lost. When we go to the Capitol we are fighting for everyone’s rights no matter how pathetic another group may be. To see our people have information and know what they are talking about goes a long way in getting things done. Abate has learned the system and how it works, but you will still have the ill informed and hear them make ridiculous statements in the Capitol. The lawmakers know us and we have their ear so we will still fight for everyone in the state of Florida no matter what. We still have bills alive in the legislature and with time running out we think some of them will still get heard. I want to thank “Mudder” and Sharon for their donation of the bell to ring for our departed members. It is nice to see someone really care about the ceremony and not about them selves. This is the devotion of two real members and Bikers; they are true Americans and Floridians at heart and understand the American way.
This summer will be long and hot and everyone must keep on their toes and watch out for people driving irresponsibly. You do not want to become a statistic. With Abate of Florida, Inc.’s Safety program in full force we can say we have had at least some small part in the deaths not increasing in this state. You have all worked hard to help bring these death and accident statistics down and the legislature knows it. We need more people to take positions of Assistant Safety Director, people who believe in saving the lives of motorcyclists. The concept is to save lives not have a position for the title, you must care about the people that is what the program is all about.
The next state meeting will be in June hosted by Lake County and I hope you can all attend. Until then ...
RideSafeandFree!!!!!
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2006-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORSSTATE OFFICEABATE of Florida, Inc.PO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(386) 943-9610 (Fax Same)E-mail: fl [email protected]
PRESIDENTJames “Doc” Reichenbach IIPO Box 712Silver Springs, FL 34489(352) 625-6353 (Fax Same)(352) 506-5001 (Pager)E-mail: abatefl @worldnet.att.net
VICE PRESIDENTDanny “Doc” Fish PO Box 2225Pace, FL 32571-2225(850) 994-3652(850) 995-8517 (Fax)E-mail: dfi [email protected]
SECRETARYBob AlexanderPO Box 848Sebring, FL 33871-0848(863) 385-2556(863) 385-7236 (Fax)E-mail: [email protected]
TREASURERPatti NasrallahPO Box 16309Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309(813) 695-9203(813)664-0543E-mail: [email protected]
SGT. AT ARMSDennis “Mudder” RudoiP O Box 4148Winter Park, FL 32793-4148407-925-4307Fax: 407-699-9748Email: [email protected]
PR/COMMUNICATIONSBG LymanPO Box 2809Land O Lakes, FL 34639-2809(386) 490-4821E-mail: statepr-communications@abatefl orida.com
MEMBERSHIPVal LoperPO Box 220346Hollywood, FL 33022-0346Phone (954) 309-3505E-mail: statemembership@abatefl orida.com
MASTERLINK EDITORBob von BulowPO Box 238172Allandale, FL 32123-8172(386) 760-6610 (Fax Same)E-mail: abatefl [email protected]
LEGAL COUNSELLarry Crow1247 S. Pinellas Ave.Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3719(727) 945-1112(727) 945-9224 (Fax)E-mail: [email protected]
LEGISLATIVE Darrin “Scribe” BrooksPO BOX 10720Naples, FL 34101-0720239-398-7145239-261-5795 (Fax)E-mail: [email protected]
PRODUCTSSteve “Caretaker” KneePO Box 2077Pace, FL 32571-2077(850) 529-4446(850) 995-9113 (Fax)E-mail: stateproducts@abatefl orida.com
DIRECTOR 0F SAFETY EDUCATIONTom Nugent P.O. Box 1532Orange Park, FL 32073-1532(904) 703-0827E-mail: op_fl [email protected]
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LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE1-866-FLABATE (1-866-352-2283)Toll Free Inside Florida Only
WEB PROBLEMSPatti Nasrallah(813) 695-9203E-mail: [email protected]
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CHAPTER UPDATE REPORTJanuary 2009
NewChapter Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters LifeMembers Transfer %Growth Late %Voters Member
ATLARGE 566 5 1 8 40 390 446 1 -5.67% 69% -35ALACHUA 178 6 3 2 11 127 81 -3.26% 71% -5BIGBEND 76 1 1 1 2 63 12 -1.30% 83% -1BLACKCREEK 153 11 3 5 9 119 48 2.68% 78% 2BREVARD 361 12 8 21 7 287 138 1.69% 80% 5CALOOSAHATCHEE 306 20 5 21 18 246 46 2.34% 80% 2DAYTONABEACH 275 6 0 6 5 203 150 0.36% 74% 1DUVAL 154 8 8 1 6 96 68 1.32% 62% 2ESTERORIVER 317 12 14 13 13 249 70 1 0.96% 79% -1FIRSTCOAST 30 0 2 0 2 23 5 -6.25% 77% -2FOREST 165 2 3 3 7 139 54 -2.37% 84% -5FREEDOM 111 2 5 1 0 87 34 1.83% 78% 2GATORALLEY 436 13 11 6 17 347 187 0.69% 80% -4GULFCOAST 364 5 3 19 5 301 194 0.55% 83% 0HILLSBOROUGH 309 12 12 5 25 247 109 -2.52% 80% -13INDEPENDENCE 811 13 6 47 45 623 306 1 -3.68% 77% -32INDIANRIVER 48 2 6 3 2 41 18 4.35% 85% 0INERSTATE 162 4 3 1 3 116 79 0.62% 72% 1LAKE 268 7 4 10 4 189 124 1 1.52% 71% 3NATURECOAST 86 1 5 3 1 86 19 2.38% 100% 0PALMBEACH 277 10 12 5 15 9 48 0.73% 3% -5PEACERIVER 354 2 6 17 15 302 172 1 -3.54% 85% -13POLKCOUNTY 129 1 0 4 1 101 64 0.00% 78% 0PUTNAM 101 5 0 0 5 82 56 0.00% 81% 0SEMINOLE 134 8 1 2 2 103 59 1 5.51% 77% 6SOUTHEAST 611 20 14 15 57 436 212 1 -5.56% 71% -37SOUTHERNMOST 336 19 12 1 8 260 180 3.70% 77% 11SOUTHWEST 137 1 5 9 10 108 63 -4.86% 79% -9SUMTERCOUNTY 64 0 0 2 3 45 1 -4.48% 70% -3TREASURECOAST 136 16 0 0 0 105 7 1 13.33% 77% 16VINTAGE 34 1 1 6 5 31 6 -10.53% 91% -4WESTCOAST 252 9 10 4 8 203 109 1.20% 81% 1
TOTALS 7741 234 164 241 351 5764 3165 -0.90% 0 74%
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CHAPTER UPDATE REPORTFebruary 2009
NewChapter Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters LifeMembers Transfer %Growth Late %Voters Member
ATLARGE 559 1 1 39 10 383 447 1 -1.24% 69% -9ALACHUA 173 6 10 9 13 124 81 -2.81% 72% -7BIGBEND 78 2 5 1 1 64 12 2.63% 82% 1BLACKCREEK 155 5 1 9 3 122 48 1.31% 79% 2BREVARD 368 10 7 7 3 293 140 1.94% 80% 7CALOOSAHATCHEE 303 6 10 15 12 240 46 -0.98% 79% -6DAYTONABEACH 282 7 3 4 1 207 151 2.55% 73% 6DUVAL 154 2 1 6 2 94 68 0.00% 61% 0ESTERORIVER 306 4 14 11 17 241 71 -3.47% 79% -13FIRSTCOAST 33 3 3 2 0 24 5 10.00% 73% 3FOREST 173 10 5 6 3 147 54 1 4.85% 85% 7FREEDOM 110 2 0 0 4 85 36 1 -0.90% 77% -2GATORALLEY 428 17 9 13 29 336 188 -1.83% 79% -12GULFCOAST 354 3 1 4 14 293 194 -2.75% 83% -11HILLSBOROUGH 306 0 6 24 7 244 109 -0.97% 80% -7INDEPENDENCE 789 6 16 42 31 605 306 -2.71% 77% -25INDIANRIVER 45 0 0 1 3 38 18 -6.25% 84% -3INERSTATE 169 9 4 3 2 122 82 4.32% 72% 7LAKE 259 8 10 3 16 185 124 -3.36% 71% -8NATURECOAST 86 3 1 0 4 86 20 0.00% 100% -1PALMBEACH 276 9 4 8 12 171 48 -0.36% 62% -3PEACERIVER 349 10 16 13 17 292 173 -1.41% 84% -7POLKCOUNTY 130 4 5 1 3 104 64 0.78% 80% 1PUTNAM 104 3 2 5 0 83 56 2.97% 80% 3SEMINOLE 144 10 2 2 0 108 59 7.46% 75% 10SOUTHEAST 612 18 21 37 37 439 214 0.16% 72% -19SOUTHERNMOST 333 1 7 8 4 259 180 -0.89% 78% -3SOUTHWEST 138 3 2 9 3 110 63 0.73% 80% 0SUMTERCOUNTY 60 0 0 3 4 43 1 -6.25% 72% -4TREASURECOAST 146 10 0 0 0 113 7 7.35% 77% 10VINTAGE 22 0 0 5 12 20 6 -35.29% 91% -12WESTCOAST 245 7 1 8 14 193 109 1 -2.78% 79% -7
TOTALS 7689 179 167 298 281 5868 3180 2951.19% 76% -102
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.DELEGATES MEETING April 12, 2009, State Office hosting at Tallahassee
Meeting called to order at 2:20pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence to remember our service personnel who are currently in harms way, by President James “Doc” Reichenbach. Board members present were: Danny “Doc” Fish Vice President, Secretary Bob Alexander, Sgt. at Arms Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi, Membership Trustee Val Loper, Public Relations Officer BG Lyman, Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow, Legal Council Larry Crow, and Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee. Also present were Assistant Sgt at Arms TJ Painter, and Assistant Sgt at Arms Mike Johnson. Also present was safety director Tom Nugent.
Absent excused were Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, and Assistant Sgt at Arms Dan Daniel Legislative Trustee Mike Price.
New Legislative Trustee Darrin “Scribe” Brooks was present.
The following Delegates represented their chapters:
Alachua-Jim burrow, John Short Inerstate-Larry OverfieldBig Bend-Teeah Dipretrantonio, Chris Allen Lake-Griz Deaver, Vera DeaverBlack Creek-Steven Scoates, Darrell Meadows Nature Coast- Wayne Carawan, Anita KlineBrevard-Theresa Clifton, Michael Bowden Palm Beach-Dan Henderson, Budd AubryCaloosahatchee-Trudi Steel, Roy Steel Peace River-Bill Bird, Dan HendersonDaytona Beach-Ken Holland, Steve Fritze Polk County-Robert Fletcher, Joanne FletcherDuval-Victor Sawyers, Huntley Nordberg Putnam County- Pauline Sasser, Herlon SasserEstero River-Tammy Brickey, Larry Peterson Seminole County- Sally Probst, Mychelle DillenbeckFirst Coast-Wanda Garrison, Steve Vierra Southeast-Suzanne Kea, James LesniakForest-Paul Antonio, JudyAnn Antonio Southernmost-Rupert Staudner, Sandy MacLarenFreedom- Rose Ann Nutt, Butch Spell Southwest-Robb Rabell, Frankie KennedyGator Alley-Rick Loy, Tina Loy Sumter County-Richard SwisherGulf Coast-Gary VerCrouse, Carol McDonald Treasure Coast- Steve Kliemisch, Heidi KliemischHillsborough-Steve Nasrallah, J Sewell Vintage-Debi AlamedaIndependence-Carol Green, Larry Green West Coast-Mark Willett, Jim MoserIndian River- Tom MacConwell, Tom Amspach
President James “Doc” Reichenbach: Introduces guest Jesse McDougal, brought us license plat from his submarine USS Florida SSGN-728. He is the former president of Palm Beach Chapter, state coordinator of Tennessee.
Due to a family tragedy, Doc was gone for a few weeks, thanks the board for carrying on in his absence. Mike Price has resigned; Darrin Brooks from Gator Alley is taking his place. His information is in packets, a vote of confidence was taken, passes.
Vice President Danny “Doc” Fish: thanks to everyone in attendance, this is an important weekend. Hopes everyone has talked to their legislators, they will be there if you have asked.
Teach the people in your chapter what we do, communicate. We have a serious job to do this weekend.
Secretary Bob Alexander: No changes or corrections to the minutes were submitted. Moved by Southwest, second by Forest, accept minutes as written, passes. Regarding chapters cancelling events and rolling over their insurance for the new date: Danny – secretary needs to be notified via email, with time and date requesting cancellation or fees. Doc – 24 hours notice necessary to cancel or roll over the event.
Treasurer Patti Nasrallah: Patti is in hospital, absent excused. Financial report in packets. Boots has also gone back in for treatment, last few days have been rough, but will be back, says she misses us, but will be back. Gulf Coast moved, second by Palm Beach to accept treasurer report as given. MOTION PASSED.
SGA “Mudder: Thanks to the volunteers that fixed the security trailer at bike week. Also thanks to the volunteers that worked bike week. Special thanks to Grumpy from independence chapter for help on tear down day.
State Office Manager: BG – regarding chapter officer updates, she knows they will change in June, but she needs especially the webmasters from the chapters, forward that information to her email. She will send out a letter to all presidents requesting this be done. Date the update form so we know which the last one is. Also a form was passed around to collect the webmaster information.
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Membership Val Loper: Membership is 7,689 down 122, Voters are 5,868 down 92. January most new-Treasure Coast, highest % Treasure Coast. February most new-Seminole tied with Treasure Coast, highest % First Coast. Passed out life cards.
Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow: Glad to see everyone in Tallahassee. Apologizes for the error on the front of the Masterlink this month. Please, those that take pictures of Tallahassee run, send them to Bob, he will publish some in Masterlink.
Wanda: when we submit change for meeting location change, how soon can the changes be expected to appear in Masterlink. Bob: make sure you date the officer change form. Wanda: can she email the change? Bob: yes, but you must make sure state office has the information.
Strongbow: When is the deadline for the next issue? Bob: deadline is state meeting (today). In actuality, there are a couple of days slack on this, but make sure everything is approved before submission.
PR/Communications BG Lyman: Will be out of town a great deal until November, but will be available thru email or cell phone.
Everyone was given advertising guidelines at the Leadership Seminars in Deland last year. She will email the advertising guidelines now to make sure everyone has them. Four months is the deadline for major magazines. If you want maximum exposure, we need flyers and insurance approvals at least 120 days out. Changes are being made to the website, will get event information posted. For any questions on website, email her and she will help.
Safety month proclamations have always been state only, but thanks to the chapters who have participated by getting proclamations in for their local areas. These will be helpful in Tallahassee.
When a safety event is done, please make sure you turn into Tom Nugent the log sheets. Tallahassee asks us to prove to them what we do with the safety money they give us.
If we get safety money this year, how would your chapter like to see us use this money? Email her with suggestions.
Also, send any changes in the location of your meeting to her so she can change the website.
Also, anyone interested in serving on the marketing team, email her.
Southeast: asks the status of press releases. BG: we have not posted press releases, one reason is we are changing things, there are some new ones available, email her, she will send them, there are four current ones available. If you want to release something else, you must contact the president or vice-president first.
Jimmy Les: can he be put on a contact list to receive these? BG says she will go ahead and send them to all chapter presidents.
Safety Director Tom Nugent: Instructor patches handed out. Ron “Big Bird” Cran; Trudy Rabell; Theresa “Malibu Barbi” Webster; Earl “Smokey” Clark. From February Steve Fritze; Terry Ryals; Gary Dubnicek.
In packets, please find presentation reports. Also changes to classroom reports. Use full names in who does what. Also, please make sure reports are typed, or at least legible.
If you do five presentations in one day at a school, that counts as five presentations, not one.
Try to keep enough material on hand so you don’t run into an emergency situation, we will have materials at state meeting, but you also need to make requests through your regional director. Try to think two to three months in advance for your safety material needs.
Tammy Brickley thanks everyone for the support she has received in this program.
Course will be different depending on your audience (class). There is an outline of what should be covered, and when the tapes should be played, but the instructor gives his/her own color to the presentations. Regarding Safety and Awareness Proclamations, he is a little disappointed in response. We will start this process in December for next year.
Doc: Safety money, State took the money last year. Got back $250,000 for safety but it was put it in the department name, not ours.
BG: In packets, there is a logistics planning sheet to help you organize your event. Break down the steps in planning an event. Any questions, feel free to ask her. Wanda: what about the billboards on the highway? How long are they up? Doc: Billboards are done for 2 years, major ones are good until October this year.
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Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee: Will be open until 10 pm tonight, must be at work tomorrow at 7am.
Legislative Trustee Darren Brooks: Have your legislative trustees email him, also presidents to send him an email.
Contact Information: Darrin “Scribe” Brooks; PO BOX 10720; Naples, FL 34101-0720; Phone: 239-398-7145 Fax 239-261-5795; My home e-mail is [email protected] The State Legislative e-mail will re-direct to that address.
One of his missions in legislative is to get the chapters to have strong political bonds in their local area. Share ideas between chapters. Tomorrow when we speak with our legislators, don’t be concerned if they are not there, the assistants are fine. Work for a good contact with them; make your relationship cordial and professional.
Wanda: warns about public to privatization planning. Doc: only road he knows of NOT under state of Florida control is turnpike. Do not disseminate rumors, he will find status of this and let us know.
Frankie from Southwest asks, will Darrin still be sending out legislative reports, Darrin says yes.
Turn meeting over to Danny, Recognizes our Lobbyist
Lobbyist – Doc: First, Bills 1161 and 968 were heard in committees, both passed. Final hearing on Tuesday should pass. BG came up with an outstanding press release.
First Responder Bill: A fee for police coming to an accident is being billed to the victim. Counties are charging a surcharge or tax if the police or fire department comes out. Bill in legislature HB# 1043 SB# 2282 first responder bill says these fees are to be paid by taxes, they cannot charge you extra. Should we support this bill? Gulf Coast moved to instruct our lobbyist to support those bills, second by Putnam, to support this bill. Motion carried.
Regarding stiffer penalties, we had one senator against it. We had wordage in place to get this done by amendment. RC showed up with four of his people. The bill was called, they got to speak first. The amendment was offered, they immediately spoke against it. The bill was tp’d (temporarily postponed) because of this. All the work we did went down the drain. Apologies were made to the sponsors, they know it wasn’t us. They agreed to rehear it Monday. Doc had talked to all seven members, had an appointment with the Speaker of the House at 5pm. Bill passed at deadline, but the senate is now upset. Doc apologized to chairman, who says she knows Doc didn’t do this. Regarding vertical license plate, Evers amended 1479 to correct the vertical tag wordage. There was already a law requiring plates to be horizontal, but this new bill raised the fine. We will do an amendment to wipe out the old law too so you can use a vertical tag. They might even make a vertical reading tag for your bike.
Regarding Drivers Ed, wants to do this bill next year.
Back to Danny, recognize our president, who recognizes Larry.
Legal Council Larry Crow: Hart lawsuit drags on, we have no intentions of settling this.
Make a point to go by the governors office tomorrow, let them know we are there. Having the support of the executive branch is our ace in the hole.
NCOM: Will be in Reno, some board members are going; BG will speak at one of the seminars. We are doing the convention in Orlando next year at the Orlando Airport Marriott. We need help from chapters.
Jimmy Les: what is status of NCOM lawsuit on Myrtle Beach? Doc - NCOM isn’t doing a lawsuit, other factions are, NCOM is a small part of it. No update yet. MRF / AMA: The bill passed house that says insurance companies must notify you if they are to deny coverage. This is on the MRF update. Senate does not have companion bill. AMA is dealing with mostly dirt bikes and off road riding.
FLASHBACK 2009: Danny – Will be Labor Day weekend. Contract signed, two bands lined up. Sending vendors applications, would like some input from chapters a month before as to how many are planning to attend.
BIKE WEEK 2009: we had over a thousand tickets left from the bike last year. We have almost 8,000 members, we make 7,500 tickets. Please, each member buy one ticket, this will be over, and it will guarantee an ABATE member will win it. Docs list awards read. West Coast first, Big Bend second place, Third Gulf Coast. Presidents awards, Bike Week Volunteer, Squeaky Ball, Tom Gillenwater, and Sandy McLaren.
Volunteer of year award, vote taken by board, Squeaky Ball and Sandy McLaren.
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Sgt at Arms awards, Griz Deaver, appreciation award for shift commander. Another shift commander award made to MacGyver (Phil LaPlante). Awarded flashlight to Squeaky Ball.
BG thanks everyone for the help she had in the kitchen.
Doc donates a sandwich grill to ABATE of Florida in honor of his mother.
Mudder: had three assistants, Big Mike, TJ, and Dan Daniels, thanks them for helping.
Mudder: Bell that was rung at capitol is not owned by ABATE. Mudder is donating a new bell. 4 years ago, he lost his nephew 2 weeks after his 21st birthday. This bell is dedicated to ABATE in memory of his nephew Doug Tracey who passed 4/9/05.
TALLAHASSEE 2009: ready to go, legislative meeting at 7:30, silent auction for throw.
We are leaving at 9am on the dot. We should be at the capitol by 10am. Make appointments anytime after that. Remember no weapons of any kind, even a knife.
Old Business: Life membership bylaw change. We on the state board have decided to do a moratorium on annual dues, but would like to increase life memberships to $350 with chapters retaining $150, to become effective 10/1/09 Roll call vote. Motion fails 53 against, 5 for.
Sponsor memberships bylaw change – BG – in packets, article number 4 regarding supporting member. Business member dues $100 annually. Roll Call vote. Motion failed. 41 for, 21 against, 6 abstain.
New Business: Mudder – a pole fell thru the cook shack roof, need to fix roof, if anyone has any ideas see him.
On behalf of the state board, Doc is presented with one of the ABATE artwork throws.
Good of the Order: various events read.
Drawings for prizes and silent auction.
Congratulations to Tweety who won the 50/50 drawing Thank you to all for attending! Meeting adjourned by unanimous acclaim! 6:37 pm
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CHAPTER INFORMATIONALACHUA COUNTY PO Box 141854Gainesville, FL 32614-1854Glenn L. Fisher, Pres. (386) 752-7712Jim Roberts, VP (386) 462-3806Fax: (386) 719-3884E-mail :[email protected]: www.abateflorida.com/alachuaMeetings: 3rd Friday 7:00 PMPlace: Alachua Sports Pub, 14003 NW 150th Av
BIG BENDPO Box 386Woodville, FL 32362-0386Mike Johnson, Pres. (850) 997-6184Chris Allen, VP (850) 545-4001Fax: (850) 997-1054 (call first)Email: [email protected]: http://bigbend.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: Two Nichols Family Restaurant785 Port Leon Dr., St. Marks
BLACK CREEKPO Box 2123Middleburg, FL 32050Darrell Meadows, Pres. (904) 282-2023Kevin Eck, VP (904) 477-3352E-mail: [email protected]: Last Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: VFW Post 82552296 Astor Av., Middleburg
BREVARD COUNTYPO Box 237582Cocoa, FL 32923-7582Mike Pope, Pres. (321) 639-1776Mike Bowden, VP (321) 302-4796Fax: (321) 632-5980E-mail: [email protected]: www.abateflorida.com/brevardMeetings: 1st Tuesday 7:30 PMPlace: American Legion Post 22241 Peachtree St., Cocoa, FL
CALOOSAHATCHEEPO Box 151636Cape Coral, FL 33915-1636Chuck Long, Pres. (239) 994-2186Roy Steel, VP (239) 218-5582Website: abateflorida.com/caloosahatcheeE-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: VFW, 4709 SE 11th St., Cape Coral
DAYTONA BEACHPO Box 263198Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198Ken Holland, Pres. (386) 673-8893Steve Fritze, VP (386) 677-1550Website: www.abateflorida.com/daytonaE-mail: [email protected]: 1st Thursday 7:30 PMPlace: Even Months - OB’s, US 17 N, DeLandOdd Months - Iron Horse, US1, Ormond Beach
DUVAL COUNTYPO Box 77038Jacksonville, FL 32226-7038Victor Sawyers, Pres. (904) 566-2583Mark Purvis, VP (904) 338-7037Meetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PMPlace: Greybeards Tavern, 3382 Commonwealth Jacksonville
ESTERO RIVERPO Box 366760Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760Tammy Brickley, Pres. (239) 289-2647Michael M. Shaffer, VP (239) 571-0308Fax: (239) 948-6782E-mail: [email protected]: http://estero.abateflorida.com Meetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: San Carlos Country Club19137 Tamiami Trail, Ft. Myers
FIRST COASTPO Box 1401Calahan, FL 32011-1401Wanda Garrison, Pres. (904) 879-0227Scott Zeigler, VP (904) 814-0356E-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PMMurray’s Bar & Grill, 463852 E. SR 200, Yulee
FORESTPO Box 2409Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409Paul Antonio, Pres. (352) 207-8859 Bob Wilson, VP (352) [email protected]: http://.forest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Saturday 10:00 AM (except Dec.)Place: Lassie’s Restaurant5068 SE Abshier Blvd., Bellview
FREEDOM CHAPTER PO Box 15443Spring Hill, FL 34604Dave Soles, Pres. (352) 232-3927Daniel J. Nutt, VP (352) 544-0735Fax: (352) 688-5831E-mail:[email protected]: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: American Legion Post 186 12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
GATOR ALLEYPO Box 10395Naples, FL 34101-0395Russ Ueek, Pres. (239) 353-4308John “Frizz” Stevens, VP (239) 776-9690Website: www.gatoralley.netE-mail: [email protected]: 4th Sunday 11:00 AM (no meeting in Dec.)Place: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples
GULF COASTPO Box 11063Pensacola, FL 32524-1063Gary “Satch” VerCrouse, Pres. (850) 626-3174Ira “Cowboy” Jones, VP (850) 587-3958Fax: (850) 626-3174E-mail: [email protected]: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: American Legion Post 340Ashland Av., Pensacola
HILLSBOROUGHPO Box 16297Tampa, FL 33687-6297Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 626-0589James Sewell, VP (813) 763-2127Fax: (813) 664-0543E-mail: [email protected]: www.hillsborough.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday, 12 NOONPlace: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa
INDEPENDENCEPO Box 410932Melbourne, FL 32941-0932Dave Carroll, Pres. (321) 459-0844Barry “Bear” Conoway, VP (321) 298-6046E-mail: [email protected]: www.abateindependence.orgMeetings: Last Tuesday 7:00 PMPlace: American Legion Post 812909 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne
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CHAPTER INFORMATIONINDIAN RIVERPO Box 650615Vero Beach, FL 32965-0615Frankie DeLong, Pres. (772) 562-3913Tony Whiting, VP (772) 562-5710Fax: (772) 778-7837Meetings 1st & 3rd Monday 7:00 PMPlace: Mrs. B’s Restaurant, 8245 20th St., Vero Bch
INERSTATEPO Box 754Sebring, FL 33871-0754Larry Overfield, Pres. (863) 655-2275Bobby Beasley, VP (863) 381-8940E-mail: [email protected]: www.relaxa.com/abateMeetings Last Sunday; 11:00 AMPlace: The Blue Crab, 825 Ridgewood Dr., Sebring
LAKE COUNTYPO. Box 492Astatula, FL 34705-0492Will “Griz” Deaver Pres. (352) 742-7754Kevin Todd, VP. (352) 267-0298Fax: (352) 243-3937E-mail: [email protected]: http://lake.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday NoonPlace: Lake County Eagles Aerie #427327150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka
NATURE COASTP.O. Box 27Bronson, FL 32621-0027Josephus B. Gore, Pres. (352) 486-1794Steve Mallady, VP (352) 529-0722Fax: (352) 486-1780E-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: Willards Restaurant & Lounge3290 SE County Road 337, Morriston
PALM BEACHPO Box 971073Boca Raton, FL 33497-1073Budd “Strongbow” Aubry, Pres. (561) 482-4346John “Papa Bear” Olsey, VP (561) 702-1941Fax: (561) 883-2678Website: www.abatepalmbeach.comE-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Saturday 11:30 AMPlace: VFW Post 41432404 Broadway, Riviera Beach
PEACE RIVERPO Box 380415Murdock, FL 33938-0415Larry Smith, Pres. (941) 408-3355Greg Borden, VP (941) 468-0617E-mail: [email protected]: www.abateflorida.com/peaceriverMeetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AMPlace: Call Pres. or V.P. for location
POLK COUNTYPO Box 2743Lakeland, FL 33806-2743Bob Fletcher, Pres. (863) 984-8918David Cornwell, VP (863) 869-9114Fax: (863) 984-8918 (call first)Meetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PMPlace: AmVets Post 32, 1325 E. Gary Rd.
PUTNAM COUNTYPO Box 1334East Palatka, FL 32131-1334Bill Stoltz, Pres. (386) 698-1501Herlon K. Sasser (904) 692-4508Fax: (904) 797-5577E-mail: [email protected]: 1st Sunday 12 NOONPlace: Cheyenne Saloon, Hwy 17 South, E. Palatka
SEMINOLEPO Box 195429Winter Springs, FL 32764-0067Tom Gillenwater, Pres. (407) 365-7190Rande Zuclich, VP (407) 275-7579E-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: D.A.V., 3512 Orlando Drive, Sanford
SOUTHEASTPO Box 292693Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693Jim Lesniak, Pres. (954) 881-6571James Sherrow, VP (954) 730-9137Website: http://southeast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: American Legion 321 9081 51st St., Cooper City
SOUTHERNMOSTP.O. Box 523108Marathon Shores, FL 33052-3108Lynda Stuart, Pres. Sandy MacLaren, VP (305) 664-9661E-mail: [email protected]: www.abateflorida.com/southernmostMeetings: 1st Sunday 11:00 AMPlace: Location Varies - Call VP
SOUTHWESTPO Box 60745Ft. Myers, FL 33906-0745Frank Kennedy, Pres. (239) 849-9065Bob Litterello, VP (239) 229-0428Fax: (239) 849-9065E-mail: [email protected]: http://southwest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Victory Lane Cafe4150 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., N. Fort Myers
SUMTER COUNTY PO Box 1255Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538John S. Mason, Pres. (352) 569-4079Russell Thompson, VP (352) 568-9934myspace.com/floridaabatesumpterchapterMeetings: 3rd Saturday 12:30 PMLocation: Moose Lodge 1179, 1317 CR 470Lake Panasoffkee
TREASURE COAST PO Box 1360Roseland, FL 32957-1360Steve Kliemisch, Pres (772)778-8130Robert Marshall, VP (772)539-2814Email: [email protected]: Last Wednesday 7:00pmPlace: Marsh Landing, 41 N. Broadway St., Fellsmere
VINTAGE PO Box 861034St. Augustine, FL 32086-1034Michael Johnson, Pres. (904) 483-8978Brandon Shipler, VP (904) 599-0029E-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday NoonLocation: VFW6184 US1 South, St. Aug.
WEST COAST PO Box 50937Sarasota, FL 34232-0937Mark Willett, Pres. (941) 350-9211John Martinsen, VP (941) 342-0200Fax: (941) 484-5497E-mail: [email protected]: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AMPlace: Fruitville Park, 5151 Richardson Road, Sarasota
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TO ALL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS PEOPLE:BG Lyman
State PR/Communications Officer
I am in the position to help you achieve your goals. The only way this can be accomplished is through team work.
Sometimes we won’t all agree but this is a group effort to make it a better opportunity for all to see what ABATE is about.
As a PR and Communications person we must realize that we are there to get the word out to all, your members can help you in many ways too. Praise them for their help, for we appreciate you.
Set aside a set time each week at your residence that you can keep your ABATE business working for your chapter. Review your calendar of upcoming events and deadlines that are important. If you do this then it will be easier for you to stay on track. If you have a event coming up it will take a little more time during the weeks leading up to it to make sure that all is going smoothly.
Please remember you are applying to the State for Insurance, you must get this done ahead of time. That means your flyer must be done correctly ahead of time too. If it is a big event
this should be done at least 3 months out to get to the proper advertising. I put my events out 6 months ahead of time in many publications. Then it is done and more people see it. That is one way to build your attendance and simplify your time. All flyers must be approved by the State Office Manager along with approval from the President. If you do this early it is easier for all involved. (when I finish an event I sit down and make notes and then go over them with my board. We put down what to do next time and at that point make a registration form and have our media person do our flyers for the next event. Then I am prepared for next year and do not panic when the time gets close.)
See the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for Flyers. If you follow this you will not have to redo it.
PR and Communications is very important. You want to keep us informed for there is always that chance for negative feedback. You want to be prepared. If you do not know something, be honest and tell them. That is a great question with a smile and I will get an answer for you. It will stop them in their tracks. Then immediately let the State PR, and State office know. We will help you.
I look forward to the 2009-2010 season.BG
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Well by the time you read this Tallahassee will be over and I Know we had a great showing. It is almost time for your chapter elections for those chapter that vote every year. So remember to make sure all Chapter Officers make it to the Leadership Seminars, they are very important even if you have been a Chapter Officer before, there may be changes to the paper work and you may learn something new. For those that are not taking an office this year but are thinking about it, I recommend you attend if you can. t will give you an oversite of what the position you are thinking about is all about.
Please make sure you send in your Chapter Officer update after your elections. Those are very important to the State Board of Directors, they tell us who we need to contact if we need to go over anything about your position or your chapter. I want to tell everyone to keep up the good work and our work is not over, everyone needs to get out there and get new members and get your current members to renew.
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BIKE WEEK 2009 AWARDS
CHAPTER HOURS
We would like to thank all those that showed up and volunteered their time during Bike Week. Whether it was for an hour, or you worked many, many hours, your support is appreciated. Where were the rest of you. You missed a good time and a lot of camaraderie with your brothers and sisters.
LAKE COUNTY .....................1488.75SEMINOLE COUNTY ............ 1371.75HILLSBOROUGH .....................388.75GULF COAST ..............................285.5NATURE COAST ...........................215SUMTER COUNTY ....................193.5BREVARD COUNTY .................190.5SOUTHERNMOST .....................176.5BIG BEND .................................. 151.75WEST COAST .............................119.5FREEDOM ..................................117.75PUTNAM COUNTY ...................... 114INERSTATE ..................................55.5ESTERO RIVER ..........................55.25
DAYTONA BEACH .........................55SOUTHEAST .................................43.5BLACK CREEK ................................42TREASURE COAST ...................38.75PALM BEACH ...............................33.5INDEPENDENCE .........................29.5PEACE RIVER .................................19DUVAL COUNTY ....................... 12.5FIRST COAST ..................................12FOREST ..............................................6ALACHUA ..........................................0CALOOSAHATCHEE .......................0GATOR ALLEY .................................0INDIAN RIVER .................................0
POLK COUNTY .................................0SOUTHWEST .....................................0VINTAGE ............................................0
AT LARGE ..................................... 409NON MEMBERS ............................241SOUTH DAKOTA ........................ 26.5CANADA ............................................6PENNSYLVANIA ..............................6MARYLAND ......................................6OHIO ..............................................4.75
INDIVIDUAL HOURS 60+SANDY MAC LARENSOUTHERNMOST .......................146JOHNNY JAMESLAKE ............................................ 140TOM GILLENWATERSEMINOLE .................................137.5SHARON HURSTSEMINOLE .............................. 124.25 BRUCE STALEYLAKE ..........................................116.5CLARENCE DUNKLEHILLSBOROUGH ....................112.25LEO (SPIDER) BAKERSEMINOLE .................................... 111WILL (GRIZ) DEAVERLAKE ..........................................94.75DARRELL DONELSONLAKE ...............................................94EDDIE HURSTSEMINOLE ...................................93.5TOEJO TURNERSEMINOLE .................................. 92.5MICHAEL HALLSUMTER ..........................................87
JIM MOSERWEST COAST .................................85RICHARD SWISHERSUMTER ...................................... 82.5BILL (SQUEAKY) BALLAT LARGE .................................. 82.25TONI BRADLEYLAKE ...............................................81PHIL LAPLANTEHILLSBOROUGH ...........................78ANITA KLINENATURE COAST .........................75.5TERRY MOSIERBIG BEND ........................................73MIKE ENKOLAKE ........................................... 72.5CHERYL ENKOLAKE ............................................67.5MYCHELLE DILLENBECKSEMINOLE ......................................67CRAIG (PYRO) ROSENBERGSEMINOLE .................................. 66.5JANET ANGELSEMINOLE .................................. 64.5
LORI CRIPPENAT LARGE .....................................63.5BILL WENBERGBREVARD ................................... 62.5CHERYL WENBERGBREVARD ................................... 62.5KEVIN TODDLAKE COUNTY CHAPTER ..........62 HOURSSKIP WHITEWAYLAKE COUNTY CHAPTER ..........62 HOURSHEATHER GIBBSLAKE COUNTY CHAPTER ......... 60 HOURSJIM RIGBYGULF COAST ................................. 60ELIZABETH (BOOTS) BUCHHOLZSEMINOLE ..................................... 60
MOTORCYCLE TICKET SALESWEST COAST ..............................1010BIG BEND .......................................570GULF COAST ................................ 449SOUTHERNMOST ........................392INDEPENDENCE ..........................314ESTERO RIVER .............................292ALACHUA COUNTY ................... 200LAKE COUNTY ........................... 200DAYTONA BEACH .......................190FOREST ..........................................180DUVAL COUNTY .........................151
BREVARD COUNTY ....................126BLACK CREEK ..............................100PEACE RIVER ...............................100SEMINOLE COUNTY ...................100SOUTHEAST ..................................100SOUTHWEST .................................100PALM BEACH ................................. 90SUMTER COUNTY ........................ 90FIRST COAST ..................................89CALOOSAHATCHEE .....................80NATURE COAST .............................70
FREEDOM ........................................59HILLSBOROUGH ............................50INERSTATE .....................................50TREASURE COAST ........................50VINTAGE ..........................................50INDIAN RIVER ...............................36POLK COUNTY ...............................31PUTNAM COUNTY ........................20GATOR ALLEY .................................0
Mark Willett - West CoastMost Ticket Sales by Chapter
TICKET DRAWING WINNERS MOTORCYCLE LEATHER JACKET HARLEY CLOCK RONALD KEIFER JR. RUSS & BRIDGETT PACE MIChAEL WhEELER Black Creek Chapter area Forest Chapter area Estero River Chapter area
Will (Griz) Deaver - Lake CountyMost Chapter Hours
Sandy MacLaren - SouthernmostMost Individual Hours
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VICE PRESIDENTS REPORTDanny Fish
State VP
I want to say thanks to all of our members that took the time to plan and make the time to be in Tally this past week. I know it was Easter and some of you spend that holiday with family and you should.
Together in the future lets make sure this doesn’t happen
again. For the ones that showed up I hope that you enjoyed the rabbit show, it was fun to entertain you guys. Now, take the time to plan for next years visit to the capital.
It is that time for some chapters to start with elections and nominations for offices at your chapters. As a member, get to know the people running for office and find out if they are doing it for the right reasons. It’s not about fame or money, it is about ABATE’s mission in Florida, it’s about them representing you not them commanding you, but they need to be a leader that you can count on to make the right choices for your chapter.
I also know that these times can also cause problems in a chapter, don’t let this happen to your chapter, get involved and make things work right, remember it’s YOUR CHAPTER!
I want to let you know that at the last state meeting we voted on to bi-laws that where voted down, these can not be voted on
for two years. But with times like they have been with funding, I felt like these bi-laws would help everybody, chapter and state. After the meeting was over delegates still had questions about the bi-laws, folks that is not the time to ask questions, we had 2 months from the last meeting and not once did I get a call about these bi-laws. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL!
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