From the Vice President, Bill Bird

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1 SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER From the President, Bill Neal October 2017 I have been a little busy this past month. I apologize for not putting in a report for September. I hope everyone made out ok from all of the rains before and also through hurricane Irma. I want to thank everyone who helped with clean up of Annette s back room and workshop. Many hands make for short work out of a big task. We are hosting the Abate State meeting on 14, October. We have the 25 th Biketoberfest right around the corner. Hard to believe I remember when they first started it. We have the Biker Bash coming up the first of November. I hope Peace River campground gets things back in operation by then. They had a lot of flood water thanks to hurricane Irma. We have the Toy Run coming up 12, November. The food drive with Community Life Center will be after the Chapter meeting on 26, November. Then the holidays will be here before you know it. So a busy schedule for the rest of the year. We need to get motivated on getting a group together for Tallahassee on February We need a good showing is an election year so legislators and prospective legislators are going to be there. It can be cold but, then you can legitimately wear your leather. Start making plans to go now. Don t wait to ask for time off work on Monday the 12 th. As I say we need to show numbers. If, you care about this organization then make the effort to be there. So, as you can see, we have quite a schedule ahead. I know we have a lot of competition with all of the other riding groups and businesses. I ask you to please help support Abate. We work for the rights of all motorcyclists. Our efforts benefit everyone. I hope everyone realizes that our northern friends are starting to come back for the winter. That means the snowbird drivers will be here as well. Please, pay attention while riding these drivers may not be paying attention to you. I have already noticed traffic getting heavier. I think a few are here early checking out their properties after the hurricane. Be safe! Ride Hard, Bill Neal From the Vice President, Bill Bird It is September and we are getting closer to cooler weather for some great riding. We have a lot coming up for our chapter to participate in. Oct 14, we are hosting the state meeting. This is a great time for our members to find out what goes on during these meeting.. This is where we discuss our legislative plans for the coming year. Nov 3-5 is the State Biker Bash at Peace River Campground. This is a great opportunity for our 1

2 members to get to know others chapter around the state. Our Chapter toy run will be 12 Nov and we always have a great time at this event. 26 November we will be participating in a food drive to benefit the needy in our communities. We have other things in the works, but this should keep you busy for now. Remember, after our meetings we will take a ride, weather permitting. Ride Safe, Ride Free BB August 27, 2017 Peace River Chapter Meeting Call to order at 11:00am By Darrell LaCourse Prayer Paul Pawlicki President Billy Neal Need to work on getting new members State Party November 3, 4, 5 th at Peace River Camp Ground October 14, 2017 State Meeting Need Volunteers November 12 Toy Run Gave recap of State Meeting on elections Need members to ride to Tallahassee Run in February 2018 Vice President Bill Bird Mentioned volunteers needed for State Meeting in October 14, 2017 Setting up tables, security, servers, cleaning up, etc. Treasurer Debbie Jones Gave amount in Treasury Secretary Kim Hollan Recorded minutes. Motion to accept minutes as reported in newsletter. Motion passed Requested all members for the State meeting to please bring just one package of store Bought dessert would be a great help. Membership Annette Rohler Went over new and old members, and members that need to renew Membership is 311 Safety - Nick Stamis In the hospital. We all send our prayers 2

3 Newsletter Doug Lasswell Still working on revised website and updates Legislative Billly Neal and Bill Bird Went over upcoming Committee meetings at capitol will start in February Went over again on sponsors for vulnerable road users bill and have sponsors to put in for safety money in budget Old Business Leadership Seminar for new elected board Ride to Tallahassee in February Insurance has been reinstated, Agents may call or contact you. If you have a problem of A lot of calls contact Billy Neal. September 24, 2017 Peace River Chapter Meeting Call to order at 11:03am By Darrell LaCourse Prayer Paul Pawlicki President Billy Neal State Party is still in limbo, Peace River Campground may not be ready due to hurricane Irma. Camp ground under water. Need support to ride to Tallahassee on February 10 th 12 th 2018, everyone welcome State meeting on October 14 th need volunteers for set up and clean up crew Biketoberfest 19 th -21 st 2017 Toy Run 12 th November Food Drive November 26 th (CMA) 10 th 12 th Tallahassee Run in February Thunder by the Bay 17 th 18 th February 2018 Yard Sale please donate anything you don t use around your house or garage March 17 th 2018 Hamburger Flipping January 13 th - Saturday and January 14 th Sunday Need Volunteers Vice President Bill Bird Encourage members to ride to Tallahassee February th 2018 Pre-Daytona is scrapped due to Thunder by the Bay is having their event that weekend Still need volunteers to help with State Meeting on October 14 th 2017 Treasurer Debbie Jones Gave amount in Treasury Secretary Kim Hollan Recorded minutes. Motion to accept minutes as reported in newsletter. Motion passed Requested all members for the State Meeting to please bring just one package of store 3

4 bought dessert would be a great help. Safety Nick Stamis Northern visitors coming back early due to Hurricane Irma Newsletter Doug Lasswell Still working on revised website and updates Legislative Billy Neal and Bill Bird Went over upcoming Committee meetings at capitol will start in February Again on Sponsors for vulnerable road users bill and have sponsors to put in For safety money in budget Old Business - Burger Flipping On January 13 and 14, 2018 Need volunteer Pre-Daytona is scrapped Good of the order: State meeting 14 th October 2017 Biketoberfest st October 2017 Toy Run 12 th November 2017 Food Drive 26 th November th 12 th February 2018 Tallahassee Thunder by the Bay 17 th Yard Sale 17 th March 2018 State Meeting 14 th April 2018 Hamburger Flipping 13 th 14 th January 2018 Food Drive (CMA) November 2017 December 2017 No Chapter Meeting Meeting Adjourned: 11:45am MEMBERSHIP REPORT--311 MEMBERS SEPTEMBER 2017 EXPIRATIONS Larry Anderson Skip Brant Kelly Cromer Scot Goldberg Matt Gordon Dennis Guillette Ray Rosser Joe Wisdom Temberly Wisdom 4

5 SEPTEMBER LIFE ANNIVERSARIES John Andreoli, 6 years Keli Bennett, 19 years Randy Booth, 27 years Al Childers, 4 years Greg Evans, 19 years Jim Gerbensky, 21 years Marion Hampson, 11 years Susan Hurst, 9 years Bob Kiekennap, 11 years Doug Lasswell, 3 years Dennis Mason, 20 years Todd Nichols, 19 years John Piano, 21 years Greg Sasser, 13 years Donald Sjostedt, 11 years Karen Smith, 11 years 5

6 NEW MEMBER Victor Welch OCTOBER EXPIRATIONS R.C. Camp Jack Concannon Henry Hartman Kim Hollan Janet Jaeger Ed McDonald Lyn McDonald Larry Roy Lisa Ruppert-Waldt Cheryl Wilson OCTOBER LIFE ANNIVERSARIES Bob Berry, 15 years Joe Correll, 9 years Kim Eiss, 16 years Ron Evans, 22 years Doug Fluty, 17 years Joe Galati, 24 years Denise Gonzales, 22 years Jim Kiefer, 2 years Keith McConnell, 18 years Ed Thomas, 3 years 6

7 Gary Vogel, 9 years Bruce Waldt, 19 years Joe Walsh, 3 years Kathryn Weldon, 2 years Bruce Williams, 24 years 7

CAMPGROUNDS 2998 Northwest Highway 70, Arcadia Florida 34266 LIVE MUSIC BOTH DAYS SCHEDULED RIDE SATURDAY BIKE GAMES

Includes primitive tent camping on a first come, first serve basis. Any RV/Trailer Camping must contact Campground.

NO CHILDREN OR PETS IN EVENT AREA: Childrens activites provided by CMA outside of Event area.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FALL STATE BIKER BASH EVENT CALL: BILLY BIRD 941.249.

3293 CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS CONTACT: Peace River Campground 863.494.9693 www.abateflorida.

8 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. FALL STATE BIKER BASH November 3rd - 5th, 2017 GATES OPEN: Friday at Noon, GATES CLOSE: Sunday at Noon PEACE RIVER CAMPGROUNDS 2998 Northwest Highway 70, Arcadia Florida LIVE MUSIC BOTH DAYS SCHEDULED RIDE SATURDAY BIKE GAMES VENDORS CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES ² 1 DAY (Saturday check-in) $20 at Gate. Includes primitive tent camping on a first come, first serve basis. Any RV/Trailer Camping must contact Campground. CONTACT CAMPGROUND AT: for RV/Trailer Camping. Mention ABATE for discounted pricing. NO CHILDREN OR PETS IN EVENT AREA: Childrens activites provided by CMA outside of Event area. WEEKEND ADMISSION: 2 DAYS (Friday check-in) - $30 in Advance, $35 at Gate. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FALL STATE BIKER BASH EVENT CALL: BILLY BIRD (or talk to your local ABATE Chapter) VENDOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Adams CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS CONTACT: Peace River Campground SAFETY AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AVAILABLE. 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

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A B A T E. October/November MAIL TO: November 9 Toy Run. Bi-Monthly Newsletter. rotherhood gainst otalitarian nactments

A B A T E. October/November MAIL TO: November 9 Toy Run. Bi-Monthly Newsletter. rotherhood gainst otalitarian nactments ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Peace River Chapter P O Box 380415 Murdock, FL 33938-0415 MAIL TO: A B A T E merican ikers imed oward ducation rotherhood gainst otalitarian nactments Bi-Monthly Newsletter October/November