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On the cover: With the warm spring weather come the many motorcycle
events: Poker Runs, rallies, and parties abound. This issue celebrates
three such events: the Hooters Spring Bike Show, the Annual Harley for
Horses Ride, and the NorthEast Chapter’s Membership Drive. It’s the time
of the year to get out and ride.
SAFETY AND YOU – ALCOHOL AND FATIGUE
HOOTERS SPRING BIKE SHOW
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Membership is open to all
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RIDE OF THE BROTHERHOOD—THE RETURN
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BAYOU BIKIN’ NEWS, is
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HARLEYFOR HORSES 2014
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Inside this issue:
RUNS AND EVENTS
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SKRUMPY’S KITCHEN
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Motorcycle Fatality Crashes
As of April 28, 2014: 150
lahighwaysafety.org/motorcycle.html
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SAFETY AND YOU—ALCOHOL AND FATIGUE
made it home without further
incident.
ALCOHOL
O
kay, it’s a hot summer day and you’ve been on the
road with the hot wind blowing in your face when an
old watering hole pops into view ahead. And judging from
the parking lot, it’s a biker-friendly place.
My advice? Don’t ride when
you’re too tired. Fatigue affects
your control of the motorcycle.
In the winter, wind, cold, and rain make a rider tire
quickly and stiffen the fingers and knees. Dress warmly,
with layers of clothing. In the summer, wear outer layers
that let the air through and, most importantly, stay hydrated.
Of course we would want to stop and cool off with a
cold drink. But there are things to keep in mind at times
like this. Having any alcohol in your body increases your
chance of crashing by 5 times. Furthermore, when you
have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent, your
risk of crashing is 40 times greater than when you are
sober. Another hard fact: 46 percent of all motorcyclists
killed in crashes have been drinking. Even if you survive
uninjured, DUI penalties can include an impounded bike,
suspended license, heavy fines, or community service,
and legal costs.
Regardless of the weather, limit your hours on the
road to a point where you’re comfortable and still alert—
for most, that’s about 6 hours. Stop every couple of hours
and stretch your legs.
We riders all have our limitations, based on physical
condition and age: know your limitations and respect
them, and you’ll stay safe.
Most drivers know that an adult with a BAC of
0.08 percent or more is considered legally intoxicated in
all states. For drivers under the age of 21, lower BAC limits (0.05 percent in Louisiana, 0.0 to 0.02 in some other
states) apply.
[Taken in part from Defensive Riding section of
Quick Series: Smart Riding for Service Members]
Harry Delaune
Editor
Minimizing The Risk
The more you drink, the more your riding skills degrade, so the best course of action is not to drink at all.
But we know that ain’t gonna happen. The alternative is
to set a limit or to pace yourself. The problem is the more
you “pace yourself,” the more your judgment can be affected. Another tactic is to slow the drinking and make
sure food and coffee is available
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Watch out for your buddies: people who have had too
much to drink are irresponsible, but usually insist that
they are fine. Use peer pressure from a group of friends
to intervene. The more people on your side, the harder it
is for the rider to resist. Keeping such a rider off his or
her bike may keep that rider from injury or even death.
BREAKOUT!
Finally, you can always control your riding by not going to a place where you will be drinking.
FATIGUE
Everyone who rides knows that riding a motorcycle is
much more tiring, more stressful than driving a car, and
the longer the trip or the heavier the traffic, the more it
taxes your strength.
Fatigue can slow a biker’s response time and hinder
concentration. I remember one day a few years back,
after a particularly long and stressful day of work, I left the
highway and stopped at the light at the bottom of the exit
ramp. Before realizing what was happening a chorus of
horns snapped me back to wakefulness...I was dozing
off, both feet on the ground, while waiting for the light to
change. Fortunately, my legs held up the bike, and I
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ABATE of Louisiana
Central
Louisiana
Chapter
Meetings on the
1st Wednesday of
each month, at:
Am Vets Post #7
3409 England Drive
Alexandria, LA
Come and see what we’re about!
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May-June 2014
HOOTERS SPRING BIKE SHOW
O
nce again Spring is in the air, and Hooters of
West Monroe, LA hosted its annual Hooters
Spring Bike Show on March 29th. As always, the food
was good, the music was good, and of course the Hooters Girls were...well, you know.
Hooters again this year invited our Northeast Chapter
to the event, and the Chapter took the opportunity to set
up their canopy and spread the word about our organization. The Chapter signed up two new members and got
some older members to renew their membership.
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NORTHEAST CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
N
ortheast Chapter held a membership drive on March 15th at the West Monroe Moose Lodge that
was both successful and entertaining. Not only did four members renew membership, but the
chapter also signed up 3 youth members and 5 adults, including 1 life member.
The drive included a meal and a ride, vendors, a silent auction, a 50/50
raffle, and music by Frankie Beez Band. The big raffle prize was the
$395 Cajun Cooker at right.
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NORTHEAST CHAPTER
2014 OFFICERS
Bobby Murphy, President
Marc Jolly, Vice President
Bebe Martin, Secretary/Treasurer
Troy Pardue, Sergeant-at-Arms
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ASK OUR LAWYER
What’s Up With The Ohio Crash Report form?
Extended Warranty B.S.—Harley,
Say It Ain’t So
Q. I was involved in a crash on my motorcycle and afterward obtained a copy of the Ohio Traffic Crash Report. I
see where it lists that I had no helmet at the time of the
crash. Since I was legally not wearing a helmet at the
time of the crash, what difference does that make? And
isn’t that discrimination and are they trying to make me
look like I did something wrong?
Q. I bought a 2010 Harley and an extended warranty at the time of purchase. And have been a loyal Harley
Davidson customer all my life. The
engine on my 2010 has developed a
problem and my Harley dealer says it
needs replaced. I called the extended
warranty folks and they will not honor the extended warranty. Here is the reason: they say that since I do not
have a copy of the receipt for the oil that I bought for the
900 mile oil change that I did, the extended warranty is no
good. As you know, a Harley does not take many quarts
of oil and I keep oil on hand. I told them the oil change
was done as required and I recorded that it was done in
the service portion of my Harley owner’s manual, but they
will not budge. The problems with the engine did not surface until 2013, but the 900 mile oil change that I did occurred in 2010. Until this fall the engine ran perfectly, so I
do not see what the oil change receipt has to do with the
current engine problems especially if I used oil on hand
that may have been purchased earlier. Are these guys
jacking me around? If so, what can I do as I paid good
money for the extended warranty and have never had a
claim until now?
—ABATE MEMBER.
A. Many states, including Ohio and Michigan, continue to
make book on non-helmet use by inappropriately highlighting that information in their crash reports. Other
states like Indiana and Illinois have taken the high road
and eliminated this prejudicial comment in their crash reports. Some insurance companies still try to punish motorcyclists for not wearing a helmet in non-helmet states
by claiming that the motorcyclists could have lessened
their injuries by wearing a helmet. Many say that if you
are going to get hit, a Mack truck is a good place to be, as
is a Crown Vic, a Ford 350, etc, but that ignores the fabric
of American life and our right to ride and all the other
things we do as Americans. And most importantly, it ignores the laws allowing us to ride without helmets. We
will gather a list of states that continue this dubious practice and update this article later.
—Kenny Roberts, ABATE member.
Good Titles Make Good Friends
A. The extended warranty requires you to maintain your
motorcycle and for you to keep records. You did in that
you recorded the oil change in the maintenance record of
the manual supplied by Harley with the bike. The extended warranty provider should be familiar with that
manual. So I say that you complied with that requirement when you recorded the 900 mile oil change. Obviously you had to have oil in order to complete the change.
We Harley owners are known to be fastidious oil changers, and these guys surely know that. I will write a letter
demanding that they comply with their promises under
the extended warranty agreement. If they fail to pay for
the new engine we will help you sue the bastards. Where
are these guys from anyway? New Jersey? If anyone else
out there has had trouble with them, call me - 800 25
RIDER. We will appeal to their better angels, or at least
help them go there with some legal persuasion.
Q. I bought a motorcycle from a friend and paid her in full
($1000) and was given a bill of sale when I took possession. She had misplaced the title, but promised to apply
for a lost title and get that to me asap. I have since
learned that she financed the bike through the local bank.
It has now been over four months and I do not have the
title. What can I do - riding season is here?
—ABATE OF INDIANA MEMBER.
A. Meet with your friend at the bank and make sure that
any lien on the bank has been paid. If she has applied for
a lost title, request a copy of the paperwork that was submitted to the state. Times are tough for most governmental agencies and many are running behind, but four
months is out of line. If you learn that your friend has not
submitted the “lost title paperwork”, then I suspect the
loan to the bank has not been paid. If that is the case,
confront your friend with the facts and insist on a lien release and title as that was the deal. If unsuccessful in
that request, file suit in small claims court. I am sending
you the link to small claims procedures for you to follow
when you file your claim.
This Just In—Harley Extended Warranty Issues Fixed
Rod, after I reported that your office was going to help me
with this matter, guess what? The extended warranty
folks advised that they will honor the extended warranty
and are replacing my engine at no charge. Thanks for
your help. —Kenny Roberts ABATE member
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Bayou Bikin’ News
May-June 2014
10th annual
Ride for your rights
May 10th
Spotlight Karaoke/DJ 2:00-6:00
On-site poker hand
Remote Control Skill Competition
Silent Auction
Raffle Prize: Master Forge 4-burner (40,000 BTU) LP Grill with side burner.
Stainless steel hood and control panel, heavy duty, V shaped porcelaincoated cast-iron cooking grates retain heat for even cooking and exceptional searing, 645 square inch total cooking area.
Value $199 + tax
Winners of activities, auction, and raffle will be announced at 1:30 PM
Sponsored by: A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc. – Northlake Chapter
Join us for music, food & fun!
Rally Site – Ya-Ya’s Daiquiri Depot
1001 N. Collins Blvd (in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center corner of Hwy 25 & 190)
For more information Call:
Bruce Roberts 985-773-3554 or
Carl Hursky 985-318-8393
ABATE of LA, Inc. is a 501(c.3.) non-profit organization. All donations made to ABATE of LA, Inc. are not tax deductible.
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SKRUMPY’S KITCHEN
Pecan-Encrusted Tilapia
Ingredients
4 6oz tilapia fillets
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp butter
Golden Rum-Butter
Sauce
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Golden Rum-Butter Sauce
Makes ⅓ cup
3 Tbsp. butter
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp rum (lemon juice may be substituted)
1 tsp honey
½ tsp salt
Process pecans in a food processor
until finely chopped.
Dredge fish in finely chopped pecans
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet
over medium-high heat
Add fish, cook 3 to 4 minutes on
each side or until well-browned and
fish flakes with fork
Serve with Golden Rum-Butter
Sauce
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Catfish, flounder, or orange roughy can
be substituted for the tilapia.
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Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a small skillet over
medium-high heat
Add garlic and shallot
Stirring occasionally, cook 5 minutes or
until shallot is tender
Reduce heat to low; slowly whisk in rum
next 4 ingredients, and remaining 2 Tbsp
butter
Cook, stirring occasionally for 1 minute,
serve warm
Greg Solomon
1618 Marshall St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-673-1006
Fax: 318-673-1056
gosolomon@bellsouth.net
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Photograph by Pat (Road Hog) Patterson
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
If you have a change of address please email it to
barb1106@yahoo.com
Barbara Sikes
Membership Coordinator
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RIDE OF THE BROTHERHOOD—THE RETURN
E
“The Return” will
offer closure to a lot of
veterans, information to
the family and friends
who never knew what
their
veteran
went
through,
and
educate
those who never understood the life of the Vietnam
veteran. Finally, it will give the
respect and recognition that the veterans of Vietnam and Southeast Asia have never received. This
would be the “Thank You” and the “Welcome
Home” from their country that is owed and long
overdue.
d Lewis of Lacombe, LA, is working hard to ensure
the success of the Ride of the Brotherhood's crosscountry motorcycle ride, called "The Return." If his predictions come to fruition, the ride will bring thousands of riders to Louisiana.
The Ride of the Brotherhood is a group of Vietnam
veterans trying to raise awareness for their cause.
The group's objectives are to show support for other veterans and their families in need, to assist homeless veterans, and to sponsor major events every other year that
both raise money and awareness to support the group's
mission.
Ride of the Brotherhood’s first major project is “THE
RETURN.” Ten selected Vietnam combat veterans will
ride motorcycles across the United States to California.
Each rider will have a satellite tracker which will allow him
to be monitored on the internet. They will be air transported to Vietnam and are projected to ride motorcycles
stopping at areas of combat and other key locations.
These 10 riders will visit Ho Chi Minh City, formally Saigon, Da Nang, China Beach, and ride Highway 1. When
it’s time to return they will be transported back to the U.S.
Funding for The Ride of The Brotherhood “The Return” will come from grants, sponsorships, and donations.
In return, the money raised through “The Return,” will
support veterans' organizations and related charities.
Upon arrival back in California, they will ride
across country to the Vietnam Memorial, ”The
Wall,” in Washington D.C. By use of the satellite trackers they can be joined by other veterans
and veterans’ supporters along the way. After
a visit at the Wall this group of ten, joined by an
unlimited number of motorcycles and other vehicles, will convoy to New Orleans, a ride to honor
ALL veterans, where a Welcome Home Celebration
and an all-celebrity concert, will be conducted for
those who served in Southeast Asia (Vietnam,
Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and those at sea). It will
be the WELCOME HOME they never received.
This will take place in March 2015. The significance of this time frame is that on March 8, 1965
the first U.S. Combat Forces landed on the coast
of Vietnam at China Beach. They marched to Da
Nang Air Force Base to help American Military Advisors defend it. March 8, 2015 is the
50th anniversary of the arrival. The 10 Vietnam
combat veterans plan to be in Da Nang for that
date and possibly at the exact location.
Senator David Vitter recently presented a Congressional proclamation to Ed Lewis of Lacombe, showing his support for the Ride of
The Brotherhood's 'The Return' to Vietnam.
[ This article was taken in part from the Ride
of the Brotherhood web site with their permission
and from the Lacombe Town Talk, Sept. 26, 2013.
For more information call Ed Lewis at 504.234.0778 or
email ReturnRide2Nam@yahoo.com. ]
Ride of the Brotherhood intends to have the
entire project filmed showing the selection of the
riders, the ride across the U.S., interviews with
the veterans as they visit the locations in Vietnam
where they were assigned and remember what
they went through, then the return to U.S. and
the ride to the concert via “The Wall”.
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on the West Shore of
Lake Ponchartrain
2014 OFFICERS (L TO R)
Greg Morrison, Sergeant at Arms
JJ Gregory, President
Kim Dean, Secretary/Treasurer
Don Shivers, Vice President
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HARLEY FOR HORSES 2014
T
he Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center
hosted its 15th Annual Harley For Horses Ride on April
27th with 183 motorcycles participating at last count. The
ride is named for Harley, a pig abandoned at the Center a
long time ago.
The Center helps young people with learning or physical disabilities to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and
physical coordination through supervised horseback riding.
One young mother whose daughter has spina bifida
praised the Center and its staff for helping her daughter
with an activity that she would otherwise not be able to
enjoy. Participation was preregistered, but registration fees
from “walk-in” participants were donated to the families of
fallen law enforcement officers.
This year, the ride was dedication to Sheriff’s Deputy
Brandon Nielsen, an avid supporter of the event, who was
killed
The police-escorted ride began at Fatty’s Bar & Grill in
Laplace and took Rt 51/I-55 Frontage Road to Ponchatoula. From there, we picked up Rt 22, through rural LA
and along the Amite River to Rt 16 and to Fred’s On The
River at Port Vincent. The Center not only placed a few
riders at a particularly dangerous curve to slow everyone
down, but also provided free jambalaya and red beans for
riders and their passengers.
It was a great ride, enjoyed by all...and incident-free.
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CENTRAL CHAPTER
BOSSIER PARISH CHAPTER
2014 OFFICERS
Theresa Neff, President
Jack Klorik, Vice President
Lynn Reynolds, Treasurer
Courtney Boynton, Secretary
Mike Reynolds, Sergeant At Arms
2014 Officers (L to R)
Debbie Bouton, Secretary/Treasiurer
Brenda Ramo, Activity Coordinator
Marion Polk, Sergeant-at-Arms
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Lynn Stoneman,Vice President
Beverly Polk, La. Freedom Fighter Coordinator
NORTHWEST CHAPTER
2014 OFFICERS
Jim Lindsay, President
Clint Furgason, Vice President
Richard Tate, Treasurer
Anita Furgason, Secretary
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ASK OUR LAWYER (CONTINUED)
Continued from page 10
was stop. The cop laughed at me when I used that excuse. Should I fight this or let it go? P.S. I have a CDL
license and this could affect my job.
Lucas Oil Stabilizer—That Stuff Really Works!
—ABATE MEMBER.
I have an old '84 Shovel. The transmission has been
howling for the last 100 miles or so. Not having the time
to tear it down, I thought I might try Lucas oil stabilizer to
see what effect it might have on my ailing transmission. I
added Lucas oil stabilizer and within 20 miles the howling
stopped and so did a small leak. Check out the web site,
www.bobistheoilguy.com for a demo on why this stuff
works or contact Ryan Farabaugh at Lucas. Those guys
know their stuff.
A. FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT. You are a CDL holder and you
have no choice but to fight. Serious points will be assessed against your CDL license if you don't. (It has always stuck in my craw that the points are assessed
against your CDL license when you were on your motorcycle - not your truck). The cop is just plain wrong and
needs educated. This case reminded us of one in Springfield where a bicyclist was ticketed by a cop for running a
stop sign when the two wheel operator failed to put his
feet down at a stop sign. The cyclists argued with the cop
that he merely balanced the bike at a full stop and then
proceeded through the sign. The officer did not buy it nor
did the judge, who could not believe that a cyclist can balance a bike at a full stop. The cyclist offered to demonstrate his ability to the court with the bike. To the judge's
surprise, the balance was shown and the case was ordered dismissed.
Next I tried Lucas Fuel Clean on a 1965 B-Model Mack
with errant fuel injectors. She now runs like a deer so I
poured a can into my ‘84 shovel. Remember, I am a lawyer and a cynic, so if I say this stuff works - it does!
Seasonal Insurance—Usually A Fraud On Bikers
No biker worth his salt can resist a 70 degree day in
January. But insurance companies, including those that
say they are our friends, will sell us seasonal insurance
on the guise of saving us money and doing us a favor.
And sometimes they don’t tell us. And who reads the fine
print anyway? Usually, they knock off three months worth
of coverage, but only knock off one month of premium. By
any definition, that is an insurance company rip off. Always run the numbers and keep them honest - that is IF
you know you have seasonal coverage. Check your policy to be sure.
Many of us get very good at stopping with no feet. The
slow ride at biker events allows most of us to practice this
to perfection, but most cops are under the illusion that if
you don't put your feet down you did not stop. There is a
presumption against us that there is motion unless one
foot is on the ground. THAT IS NOT THE LAW. Usually
there are two defenses to this type of allegation; 1. I had
my foot down and the cop didn't see it or the cop is lying
(judges usually don't go for the last one) or 2. I don't have
to put my foot down because I can balance the bike.
WARNING: be prepared to demo your balance skill to the
court. ADVICE: if you are short on time, it is easier to put
a foot down.
Every January, I cringe, anticipating a call like I received
a while ago. A good ABATE member with a son heading
to college took the insurance company bait on seasonal
coverage to save a few bucks. You got it, it was a 70 degree day, and all he was going to do is go around the
block. The little old lady with blue hair got him at 5 miles a
hour–mashed his leg up against the primary cover. He is
now missing a leg. Since he had no underinsurance coverage and the lady had minimal limits, he got $25k for a
leg - not good.
Ride Safe and Free,
Rod Taylor
ABATE Legal Services
[All questions from ABATE members are answered confidentially unless otherwise authorized and only after the
matter is concluded, except when authorization for publication anonymously or otherwise is given for pending
matters. Remember, injured ABATE members pay only
28 ½% of total recovery and expenses as approved by
client, consistent with and conforming to applicable state
law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50%
of your recovery. ABATE members are not charged for
recovery of damage to your motorcycle, and have access
to a 24-hour toll-free telephone number. Call us at
(800) 25-RIDER. Questions? Submit them to
RodTaylor@abatelegal.com. © 2013]
It takes a different kind of insurance company to offer
seasonal coverage–and I think it is not our kind of insurance company. Well-meaning state legislators should
disallow this type of insurance coverage. In a future article, I will print a list of insurance companies that allow this
type of insurance coverage and you can decide if they are
your friend.
No Feet At A Stop? Did You Run The Sign?
Q. I have been an ABATE member and rider for more
than 20 years. Last week I was riding and came up to a
stop sign. I was able to stop without putting my feet down.
The local town cop saw me and arrested me for “running
the stop sign.” I thought all you had to do at a stop sign
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Refer a friend and get a $100 gift card!
Ask me how!
Dominic Carlone II
504-736-9600
dominic@neworleansh-d.com
2014 Harley-Davidson
Electra Gide CVO Limited
Patriot Guard Riders
Standing for Those Who Stood for Us
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NORTH CENTRAL CHAPTER
3199 TERRACE AVENUE, SLIDELL LA
(985) 641-3401 or (888) 300-2999
STORE HOURS 10 AM - 6 PM
MONDAY thru SATURDAY
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Motorcycle & Sport Bike Jackets / 2nd Chance Vests
Scorpion, Daytona, DOT & Snell & Novelty Helmets
Men’s and Ladies Vests / Hugger Gloves
Leather Chaps / Gloves / Wallets / Backpacks
Double-H, Chippewa, & Milwaukee Boots
2014 OFFICERS (L to R)
Over 1000 Patches in stock sewn on FREE while you wait
Saddlebags and T-packs
Rob Breedlove, President
Cecil “Cut Thru” Crawford, Treasurer
Michelle Brown, Secretary
Donnie Brown, Vice President
Tool Bags / Helmet Mohawks / Windshield Bags
Children’s Leathers / Kruzer Kaddys
Battery Tenders / Wind
Chimes
 Flag Poles & Replacement
Flags
THE OFFICESports Bar
TAKE OLD SPANISH
TRAIL
OFF I-10, EXIT 263,
AND GO ONE MILE
WEST,
TURN NORTH BEHIND JACKS
JANDY IMPORTS IS ON THE LEFT
Wednesday Nite Bike Nite
Longnecks $1.50
5266 Cypress, West Monroe, LA
318-304-9176
theofficesportsbarwm@gmail.com
GNO CHAPTER
2014 OFFICERS (L to R)
Glenn McGovern, Vice President
Harry Delaune, Secretary
Dennis Melancon, President
David Key, Treasurer
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State President
State Vice President
State Secretary
Randy Postlethwait
Rob Breedlove
Anita Furgason
318-871-6409
318-294-8414
318-680-0269
statepresident@abateoflouisiana.org
statevp@abateoflouisiana.org
statesecretary@abateoflouisiana.org
State Treasurer
Legislative Coordinator
Legislative Coordinator
Jim Lindsey
Cecil Crawford
Theresa Neff
318-286-8226
318-564-2765
318-255-8096
statetreasurer@abateoflouisiana.org
legislative@abateoflouisiana.org
legislative@abateoflouisiana.org
Share The Road Coordinator
State Public Relations
Web Master
Clint Furgason
318-294-8414
Dennis Melancon
Rob Breedlove
318-680-0269
504-450-0521
mapc@abateoflouisiana.org
pr@abateoflouisiana.org
webmaster@abateoflouisiana.org
Voter Utilization Coordinator
Voter Utilization Coordinator
NCOM Representative
Anita Furgason
Clint Furgason
Ollie “Laddie” Elkins
318-294-8414
318-294-8414
225-305-7436
voter@abateoflouisiana.org
voter@abateoflouisiana.org
laddiee@eatel.net
State Store Co-Manager
State Store Co-Manager
State Membership Coordinator
Bruce Roberts
Carl Hursky
Barbara Sikes
985-773-3553
225-567-5370
225-698-9070
statestore@abateoflouisiana.org
statestore@abateoflouisiana.org
membership@abateoflouisiana.org
State Advocacy Coordinator
Growth Coordinator
Bayou Bikin’ News Editor
Bobby Murphy
Harry Delaune
318-348-9508
985-415-3468
growth@abateoflouisiana.org
newsletter@aol.com
Position Open
advocacy@abateoflouisiana.org
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Wedding Photos
 Home Weddings
 Church Weddings
“Uncle Jerry” Forstater
New Orleans and Surrounding Area
504-231-0266 (Cell)
trlaunclejerry@yahoo.com
35 years Experience
GNO Chapter
North Central Chapter
Northlake Chapter
Dennis Melancon
Rob Breedlove
Bruce Roberts
Chapter President
Chapter President
Chapter President
504-450-0521
318-680-0269
985-773-3553
gnochapter@abateoflouisiana.org
Meets last Saturday of each month
Shovelhead’s
140 I-310 Service Rd
St Rose, LA
northcentral@abateoflouisiana.org
northlake@abateoflouisiana.org
Meets 4th Thursday at 6:30 PM
Patton Service Company
2569 Highway 33
Ruston, LA
Meetings 1st Sunday of the month, at
Ya Ya’s Daquiri Depot
Hwy 190 & Hwy 25,
Covington, LA
Morehouse Parish Chapter
Central Chapter
JJ Gregory
Charlie Eschette
Chapter President
Chapter President
318-366-6439
318-452-7604
mhpchapter@abateoflouisiana.org
centrallouisiana@abateoflouisiana.org
Meeting date and time announced 1 week in
advance. Meet at:
Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month, at
AmVets Post #7
3409 England Drive
Alexandria, LA
Skeeter’s
3482 New Monroe Rd
Bastrop, LA
Bossier Parish Chapter
Northwest Parish Chapter
Northeast Chapter
Theresa Nefff
Jim Lindsay
Bobby Murphy
Chapter President
Chapter President
Chapter President
bossierchapter@abateoflouisiana.org
northwest@abateoflouisiana.org
northeast@abateoflouisiana.org
Meets 2nd Wednesday at 7 PM
4716 Southern Ave. Shreveport, La
Meets 1st Tuesday at 7 PM
Odd months: El Chico’s, 2127 Greenwood
Rd, Shreveport
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Meets 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM
Big Top (off Thomas Rd)
2055 Old Natchitoches
West Monroe, LA
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Runs and Events
A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc.
May 2: 5th Annual Suckerpunch Sally Rally & Music festival, Bossier City, LA, benefiting Shreveport's Hilman House for Cystic Fibrosis patients. $10 admission per person. For more
info on the Hilman house visit www.hilmanhouse.org; gates open at 10:00 am . Live music, bikini
contest, bike show, vendors, and more . 221 Cash Point Landing. Info: 318-746 0301,
wadesps@aol.com
May 3: 4th Annual All Patriots Run, Reserve, LA, SE LA War Veterans Home., 4080 West Airline Hwy. Poker run starts at
Veterans Home with final stop at Boopalu’s 26996 Hwy 22, Springfield, LA. Band and free food at Boopalu’s. Registration is $20 for
rider / $10 for passenger; $10 for extra hand. $200 to highest hand, $50 to lowest hand. More info: contact David “Flasher”Groce,
225-588-6127.
10th Annual Ride for Your Rights, Covington, LA, Ya-Ya’s Daiquiri Depot, 1001N. Collins Blvd (in Winn Dixie
Shopping Center at the corner of Hwys 190 and 25. More info: Bruce Roberts 985-773-3554 or Carl Hursky 985-318-8393
May 10:
May 15-16: “Moving Wall” Vietnam Memorial Escort, Kenner, LA, Ponchartrain Center, Williams Blvd at the lake, escort
Moving Wall to Veterans Park on 15th, escort wreaths & Fallen Hero boards on 16th. All riders invited to participate. More info: Mike
Oliver, 504-494-7309.
May 17-18: A.B.A.T.E. North Central Chapter 1st Annual Dice Run, Ruston, LA, 3 Docs Brewhouse, 8:00 am. $25 for
rider, $10 for passenger. Vendors, Food, Bikini Bike Wash, Live Classic Rock Band, and free tent camping. Proceeds to benefit
Wounded Warrior Project. Custom motorcycle fire pit to be raffled off. For additional information call Donnie Brown at 318-245-3790.
May 17: 1st Annual Louisiana veterans Festival, Slidell, LA, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd. More
info: 985-639-0656 or www.esthfh.org.
Jun 7: 6th Annual B.A.A.K. Benefit Poker Run (Battered and Abused Kids), Lake Charles, LA; Poker Run, Live Music,
Auctions, Prizes, Food and More. More info: 337-249-7285 or www.baakofswla.com
Jun 7: D Day Run, Minden, LA; an adult rally to honor the WWII Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen that made the way we
live secure. There is primitive camping, hotels nearby, shuttle bus, pin up girl contest open to all Ladies, all you can eat BBQ, Thompson 45 ACP give-away, and a Poker Run Saturday morning. Opens Saturday noon - until! Bar open to donations. Free parking. 861
Middle Road; more info: 318-503-2872 or BFMC113@gmail.com; Boozefighters MC, Chapter 113
Jun 13-15: Ride to Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy Poker Run 2014, West Monroe, LA, Cheniere Lake Park, Campground Area 8, 3:00 pm; free camping, no hookups; for more info: Poker run—Squirrel’s Cycle Shop 318-325-9578. Please preregister
Jun 16: Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day 2014; Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate:
the number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians, and riders are from all occupations and all walks of
life.
Jun 28: A Ride to Remember, Bossier City, LA; Bossier City Harley-Davidson, benefit ride and rally to raise money for the
Alzheimer's Association; more info: 318-268-8039 or handlerhughes@yahoo.com
Ollie “Laddie” Elkins
NCOM Board of Directors
Region V: AR, KY, LA, MS, TN
NCOM Rep for A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana laddiee@eatel.net
225-305-7436
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A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc.
STRATEGIC PLAN
VISION:
A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc. is the organization that represents motorcyclists’ interests by providing leadership to
achieve safety, individual freedom and rights.
MISSION:
Initiate, endorse and sponsor educational programs
through rider education, public awareness, legislative and affirmative action.
Create and promote a positive image of motorcyclists
groups.
Encourage good will and mutual understanding among
motorcyclists, law enforcement personnel and the
general public.
Serve as an information source pertaining to current laws,
pending legislation, personnel rights, political inclinations of elected officials and their constituents,
ABATE lobbying and endorsements, and voter
awareness.
Act as a central responsive agency to devise and coordinate recreational, legislative, educational and charitable activities.
Harry says:
Thanks to those who contributed to the BBN.
WE WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR CHAPTER
EVENTS AND PHOTOS!
Contact us at
harryluc1@aol.com
CORE VALUES:
Motorcyclists are dedicated to freedom of the road.
Motorcycles serve as a legal means of transportation be it
primary or recreational.
Motorcycles are environmentally friendly when it comes to
fuel consumption and wear/tear on roadways.
Motorcyclists are community minded as shown and represented by all the events participated in, in the name
of charities and benefits.
BAYOU BIKIN’ NEWS ADVERTISING FEES
Published Bi-Monthly
Business Card $10.00 per Issue / ¼ Page $20.00 per Issue /
½ Page $40.00 per Issue / Full Page $80.00 per Issue
Ads pre-paid for one year get 1 issue FREE and a sponsor spot
on our website!
KEY STRATEGIC GOALS:
Promote the continued use of motorcycles on the public
highways and byways.
Continue gaining support of the public and policy makers
to enable A.B.A.T.E. to fulfill its mission.
To increase partnerships with other groups and allies that
will help accomplish the mission of A.B.A.T.E.
Assess all activities, programs and operations of
A.B.A.T.E. in order to strive for continual improvement of our organization.
Business Card $50.00 per Year / ¼ Page $100.00 per Year /
½ Page $200.00 per Year / Full Page $ 400.00 per Year
Send check or money order to: A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc.
Newsletter, P.O. Box 25, Garyville, LA 70051
Bayou Bikin’ News Deadline: 15th day of even numbered months
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Bayou Bikin’ News Editorial Guidelines- A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana Inc. welcomes your news, opinions, comments, complaints
and suggestions on motorcycle-related issues. All articles must
include your name and address, and may be edited for contents
and clarity. Any articles from any other publication must include
the name of the publication, page number and issue number. We
do not accept slanderous, accusing letters, profanities or nonABATE of LA related letters. A.B.A.T.E. of LA reserves the right to
refuse or edit any article, photo, letter or advertisement that is
determined not to be in the best interest of the organization or it’s
members. A.B.A.T.E. of LA accepts no responsibility for the comments or opinions from reprinted materials contained within this
publication.
A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc Newsletter
P.O. Box 25
Garyville, LA 700051
harryluc1@aol.com
985-415-3468
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Renew ___
Date ____________________
Signed ____________________________
I agree to comply with A.B.A.T.E. rules for
motorcycle events. I understand that all
benefits become effective upon receipt of
my membership card. I agree not to hold
A.B.A.T.E. responsible for accidents that
may occur at A.B.A.T.E. events. Membership dues and donations are NOT tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Emergency Contact Number __________________
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______$5
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Voter Registration Number________________________
______Other (Enter Amount)
Chapter __________________ Amount Enclosed _______________ Referred By ______________________
Emergency Contact Name ________________________
Email _________________________________________ Date of Birth____________
Phone: (____) _______________________________________
City __________________________ St _____ Zip __________
Address ____________________________________________
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RETURN ADDRESS: ABATE of Louisiana, Inc, Newsletter
P.O. Box 25
Garyville, LA 70051
A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana, Inc.
P.O. Box 541, St. Amant, LA 70774
Mail to:
Make check of Money Order to
A.B.A.T.E. of LA., Inc.
of
Louisiana
A.B.A.T.E.
Membership
Application
New Members/Renewals Only $20.00 each
Youth Membership: $5.00
Life Membership: $150.00 single, $225.00 couple
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