August 2014 - ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

R6 Veterans Rights Run 8.9.14 R9 16th Anniversary Run 9.20.14 R14 TNT Toy Run 9.20.14 R1 Chili Cook Off 11.8.14 ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region Directors and County Coordinators
**State Deputy Directors: A: Tim “TJ” Johnson 330-360-7752
(**Legend is beside Map below) C: Kolman Fuzy 614-332-0198
*Region Zero
Tammy Blanton
330-272-2038
DD Mike Aurilio
330-544-4099
Columbiana County
Sam Sacconi
330-227-9900
Mahoning County
Ron Blanton
330-272-2265
Portage/Summit Counties
P.*SHIRLEY* Stokes 330-644-4572
Stark County
Robert Fedor
330-546-7450
Trumbull County
Ron Blanton
330-272-2265
*Region 01
Larry Dobbins, Jr.
Belmont County
Bob Nagy
Harrison County
Andy Kosar
Jefferson County
Larry Dobbins, Sr.
Monroe County
Andy Kosar
740-219-2716
740-310-2116
740-632-7144
740-765-4825
740-632-7144
*Region 02
Jim ‘Goofy’ Bown
740-704-4322
DD ‘Smoke’ James 740-819-0645
DD Brent Rexroad 740-849-0338
Coshocton County OPEN
Guernsey County
Brenda Foraker
740-679-2494
Licking County
Bo Essig
614-984-1062
Holmes County
Knox County
OPEN
Muskingum County
Adam Trembley
740-868-7611
Region 03
Mark Davis
Allen County
Dana Frost
Auglaize County
David Rostorfer
Logan County
Jack Linet
Mercer County
Paulding County
Daniel Bustos
Putnam County
Donna Schimmoller
Shelby County
Van Wert County
Andy Riley
*Region 05
Tim Kaelin
513-561-4745
DD Ken Howell
513-625-1960
Scott Wood
937-987-2396
Adams/Brown County Open
Cler/Butler/Ham/War Co’s.
Tim Kaelin
513-561-4745
Clinton County
Dwight Meeker
937-728-6565
Fayette County
Open
Highland County
Open
*Region 06
Carla Lawson
937-308-0385
DD-Marilyn Griffin 937-778-0179
Champaign/Clark Counties
Lawrence Taylor 937-626-6958
Darke County
Open
Greene County
Lawrence Taylor 937-626-6958
Miami County
Mike Wendel
937-564-5005
Montgomery County Open
Preble County
Open
*Region 07
Larry Morgan
567-201-3062
Erie County
TJ Hausman
419-355-0998
Huron County
TJ Hausman
419-355-0998
Lucas County
Bob ‘Crash’ Parker 419-686-5885
Ottawa County
‘Bushman’ Sprague 419-680-8584
Sandusky County
Bill “Grease” Willer 419-665-2068
Seneca County
Brian Jordan
419-307-3506
Wood County
Mike Stock
419-654-5446
B: Paul Rayl 417-737-1314
D: Jim “Bushman” Sprague 419-680-8584
DD-Chris Long
Hocking County
Fairfield County
Perry County
Vinton County
Morgan County
Noble County
614-206-1742
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Open
Region 11
Call State office 800-25-BIKER
Athens County
Open
Lawrence County
Open
Gallia County
Open
Jackson County
Open
Meigs County
Open
Washington County Open
Region 12
Charles ‘Jason’ Jones 440-261-1122
Ashtabula County
Open
Cuyahoga County
Open
Geauga County
Open
Lake County
Open
*Region 14
Pete Barnes
DD-Darryl Thacker
Crawford County
Matt Gardner
Hancock County
Lonnie Ritter
Hardin County
Jeremy Billenstein
Marion County
Dennis Albright
Morrow County
Guy Campo
Wyandot County
Katy Helge
*Region 16
Cowboy Whitman
Ashland County
Rick McClure
Holmes County
Cowboy Whitman
Lorain County
Medina County
Garret Robison
Richland County
Deborah Stephens
Wayne County
Milan Sigler
330-567-3127
419-869-7025
330-567-3127
Open
330-278-2714
419-689-9459
330-262-3991
STATE OFFICE
800-25-BIKER / 614-319-3644
www.abate.com
State Board Members
are Listed on Page 5
419-722-9941
740-225-5251
419-971-6767
Open
419-619-6603
740-360-0760
330-421-2155
419-512-4270
Region Directors and
County Coordinators
NOTE: Updates should
be sent to:
outspokin@abate.com
~AND~
stateoffice@abate.com
567-232-0420
419-235-7581
419-229-0982
419-738-8895
937-539-0941
419-399-5291
419-453-3890
419-303-3229
*Region 04
Ruby Worchuck
419-256-2560
Defiance County
OPEN
Fulton County
Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185
Henry County
Don Buehrer
419-579-4878
Williams County
Wendell Humphrey 419-459-4752
www.abate.com
*Region 08
Tim Cordray
740-269-1213
DD: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882
Carroll County
Ike Hennebert Sr. 330-324-2981
Stark County
Terry West
330-455-8287
Tuscarawas County
Dave Antonelli
330-343-5374
*Region 09
Kolman Fuzy
DD Harley Stock
Delaware County
Franklin County
Harley Stock
Madison County
Pickaway County
Jeff Bowersock
Pike, Ross &
Scioto Counties
Union County
*Region 10
Chris Weil
614-332-0198
419-654-5448
Open
419-654-5448
Open
614-306-2570
See List Above
**St. Deputy Director Areas:
A: R’s Zero, 8, 12 & 16
B: R’s 1, 2, 10 &11
C: R’s 9,5 & 6
D: R’s 3, 4, 7, & 14
Open
Open
614-975-1901
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State Officer Reports: COB Corner, Jim Elgin Executive Director/By‐Laws, Ed Schetter 5 6 Gov't Relations Director, Scott "Woody" Wood Safety & Ed Director, Mike Stock ABATE of Ohio's MRF Rep, Robin Biltz Pickens ABATE of Ohio Foundation Bike Raffle Report 7 8 9 22 Featured Articles: MRF Reports AMA News NCOM‐Biker News Bytes, Bill Bish Ask Our Lawyer‐Rod Taylor OMTA Article, Matt Mesarchik Shootin' the Breeze, Bummer Flyers: R6 Veterans Rights Run 8.9.14 R9 16th Anniversary Run 9.20.14 R14 TNT Toy Run 9.20.14 R1 Chili Cook Off 11.8.14 MOTM 2014 Flyer MOTM 2014 Pre‐registration Form Easyrider's Rodeo, Chillicothe, OH Advertisers/Services (Con't.) Business Card Ads 26 ABATE Foundation Raffle Bike Flyer 34 Law Offices of Ralph Buss 31 Thunder Roads Mag Ad 25 Ralph Buss Legal Services 31 Ridin' On Magazine 32 Member‐2‐Member Discount Directory 13 14 15 16 17 24 37‐38 Boyk Law Offices 38 Forms: Look Twice Sign Order Form 8 Buy‐A‐Day Form ***New Form*** 23 Sustaining Supporter Information 35 Advertisers/Services ABATE of Ohio Legal Services Rider Insurance www.abate.com
Region News: 18 18 18 18 11 12 30 Regions Zero ‐ 2 27 Regions 3‐6 28 Region 7‐9 29 Region 9‐16 32 Miscellaneous: Region Map; Region Officers 2 10 3 Business Information 5 Cleaning Out the Corral ‐ Classifieds 34 Membership Application 40 OutSpokin’
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As I stated in my July COB Corner Article, I would report on our main State Fund Raising Event know as the June Jam, in this article because we were going to press with the July Outspokin’ edition before the June Jam occurred, so here is the deal. ABATE
State Events Director, Carla Lawson, with the help of Ohio, Inc.
of Co chair Region 4 Director, Ruby Worchuck, and Committee, put together one of the best Jams yet, COB Corner
with outstanding Musical Entertainment, silly Hillbilly Games, a Treasure Hunt and all the Jim “SNAFU” Elgin
regular events that happen at our State Party. Chairman of the Board
Problem is that Mother Nature did not cooperate with us; we had the worst forecast of any June Jam since the last year we were at the Blue Jacket Campground near Bellefontaine, Ohio many years ago. The Jam forecast called for rain Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but in reality we had a one hour shower Friday afternoon between 4p and 5p then it was done, but it was defiantly a soaker. We woke up Saturday Morning to a very light drizzle but it did not last long and when it cleared off Saturday turned out to be a Beautiful Day, the ground dried up and we held our Poker Run, Field Meet and all the rest of the Events designed to entertain our Members at our State Fundraiser. Bottom line, we lost approximately $500.00 on the Event designed to turn a nice profit to help support the State Treasury for the coming year and that just did not happen. We had the lowest June Jam turn out (211) on record. What are we going to do about it? Preregister, doesn’t matter if you can make it or not, buy a ticket. And rededicate ourselves to supporting our own Region and County Events because these Events are going to have to pay the rent around here as to enable us to continue the Good Fight. I am asking every one of you to cross County and Region Lines to do your part to support the Cause, no matter what Region is hosting the event, and you might just have a real good time in the process. We must be our own best friends. July was like hitching a ride on a Cyclone, with The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the Wauseon National and the 28th Annual Wetzelland 2014 events plus throw in the July State Board of Directors Meeting and 4 region events, I think I can still feel the earth moving under my feet, Wahoo! A huge THANK YOU to The American Motorcyclist Association, The Antique Motorcycle Club of America, and The Wetzel Motorcycle Club for allowing us to partner up with them to bring an opportunity for all the people who attended these events to have a chance to come visit with us and learn about the State Motorcycle Rights Movement here in the Great State of Ohio, we were able to recruit New Members at all of these Events, so Thank You All From The Bottom Of My Heart. August, I see 6 region events plus the Easyrider’s Rodeo Tour. Regions: Zero, 1, 5,6 & 9 are staging events this month so please support them. This is about all the room I have for my Article this Month so I will carry on in the next issue. Ride Safe! And Look Twice Save A Life! The Life You Save Might Be Your Own! United We Stand, Jim “SNAFU” Elgin, chairofboard@abate.com ABATE of Ohio: www.abate.com
State of Ohio: www.ohio.gov
AMA: www.ama-cycle.org/
www.abatelegal.com
www.abate.com
MRF: www.mrf.org/
NCOM: www.ON-A-BIKE.com
OMTA: www.ohiotrails.org/
www.roadhazard.org
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Ohio,
Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, donations/contributions, event funds and ABATE products are NOT
tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
ABATE is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the
image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio
motorcyclists.
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. events are subject to
a thirty percent administration fee.
Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all
persons 18 years and older, having an interest in
preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals.
Owning a motorcycle is not necessary.
Annual dues are $25 single, $40 couple.
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STATE OFFICE INFO
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1658, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Street Address: 3999 Parkway Lane #11,
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
1-800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644. (local)
Fax: 614-319-4715 (call ahead)
Office Hours:
Monday Thru Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
email: stateoffice@abate.com
The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. newsletter, Outspokin’, is
published monthly. Deadline is the first of each
month preceding the issue month.
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We will not accept slanderous or accusing letters,
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not be construed as an endorsement by
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STATE BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman of the Board: Jim Elgin
Ohio ABATE PAC Chairman: Ed Schetter
ABATE Foundation Chair: Jim Sprague
Ex Officio Officer: Jim “Goofy” Bown
Executive Director: Ed Schetter
Treasurer: Terry Atkins
Secretary: Cindy Balach
Deputy Directors: A: TJ Johnson - B: Paul Rayl
C: Kolman Fuzy - D: Brian Jordan
State Security Dir.: John Shankster
State Products: OPEN
State News Dir.: Diane Thompson, Interim
Government Relations Dir.: Scott “Woody” Wood
Safety & Ed. Director: Mike Stock
State Events Director: Carla Lawson
Technical Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson
Office Staff: Chris Winchester
Ohio MRF Rep: Robin Biltz Pickens
NCOM Rep: Haskel Combs
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ABATE
of Ohio, Inc.
Executive Director
Ed
“Enjoyin’ the Ride”
Schetter
Here we are in the dog days of summer. Hard to believe Labor Day is right around the corner and then the end of summer. For ABATE of Ohio, 2 critical things happen at the September State Board of Di‐
change may seem motorcycle related to most, but taking away any form of freedom might open them a door on a big‐
ger issue. Good thing most ABATE members I’ve run into are neither shy nor quiet. The Meeting of the Minds is in Kansas City this year. The flyer is on page 11 this great magazine. Many of you attended your first one last year when we hosted. There is no better place to polish the skills needed to defend our rights. Enjoying the Ride, Ed Schetter Executive Director, Abate of Ohio Inc. Enjoyingtheride1@aol.com rector’s meeting: 1. Event Sanctioning. Get your events planned and on the schedule for next year. Plan early and get our events on people’s calendars ahead of all the other events that are put on every weekend. Get to a re‐
gion or county meeting, volunteer and help make our events the best they can be. And remember, this many times gives us the public visibility we need. 2. Nominations of Next year’s officers. A time to thank those who have served as an officer at any level. Also a time to welcome those stepping up and saying it’s my turn to take the reins as an officer. If you think it’s time to step up and be an officer, get to region or county meeting and get your name on the ballot. Or go to the meeting and goat rope a friend you feel would be a benefit to the organization into being on the ballot. (don’t worry, getting goat roped happens to the best of us at one time or another) I was reading a message from Hardtail with the MRF. He stated that nationwide only 2 percent of bikers belong to a freedom fighting organization. This reminded me of how important a job we do here in ABATE. Only 1 out of 50 people are willing to stand up and defend the rights and freedoms of all motorcyclists. Many of the issues we fight or want to www.abate.com
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Campaign season is here. Our state legisla‐
tors are in their home districts. ABATE
This is a great of Ohio, Inc.
time of year to Government Relations
meet your legisla‐
Director
tor. Especially during an election Scott “Woody” Wood
year, legislators are at fairs, festi‐
vals, parades, and any other event drawing the gen‐
eral public. This is a good time to track them down and talk to them about your concerns. Quit complaining about the gov‐
ernment and get out and do something about it. Our legisla‐
tors aren’t mind readers. If you have something that you feel is being ignored or more attention needs to be paid to an issue, talk to your legislator. The officials I have dealt with in Ohio have an honest desire to serve their constituents. They may not agree with you, but they will listen to you and explain their position. It is also a good chance to meet the candidates. Check your local news media for meet the candidate meetings. A lot of these are free and are a great opportunity to hear the can‐
didates and find out their priorities and/or agendas if they are elected. Introduce yourself. If you are an ABATE member, wear an ABATE shirt or hat. If they were in office this past session, they should recognize ABATE. Most will offer to help you if they can. Get a business card from them. Take them up on the offer when you have an issue on your mind. The impor‐
tant thing to do in these types of meetings is to make contact with them and get their contact info. Campaign commercials can be annoying. Don’t allow this feeling stop you from getting involved in the government. I believe that this government is still of the people and by the people. That means the people should be telling the govern‐
ment what to do. Consider yourself the government’s em‐
ployer. They work for us. We pay their wages. If we don’t like what they do, we’ll find somebody else to support. The peo‐
ple (that means YOU) have to get involved. Ride Safe. Scott “Woody” Wood ABATE of Ohio, Inc. State Government Relations Director woody702001@yahoo.com “Woody is our window, but we are the tool.” Dwight Meeker, R5, Clinton County Coordinator 2.2014 regarding Scott ‘Woody’ Wood, ABATE of Ohio, Inc. State Government Relations Director www.abate.com
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Hi Friends, What a great summer we are having! Yes, we have had some ABATE
rain but not much on of Ohio, Inc.
weekends and not to Safety & Education
the point of stopping Director
a great ride. I see more riders on the Mike Stock
road this year than years past. With this being said, we need to keep up the fight to ride Smart. The stats for this year are rising: 2013 – 1725 crashes and 54 fatalities. 2014 ‐ 1088 crashes and 47 fatalities. Keep putting signs out, check on your friends and talk up rid‐
ing smart. You have seen our rubber wristbands that say “Look Twice Save a Life”. We have new stock and would like to get them out to everyone. At the State board meeting we passed out these wristbands to every region to sell on consignment. Let’s push them because it’s a good way to get the word out. If you are doing a special event and need some for free, contact me and we will see what we can do. Has everyone purchased a new neon Foundation shirt? They are going fast. We have added some new styles since the start, so check them out at the next state event. Starting at $10.00 ‐ what a deal. And it’s a great way to spread the “Look Twice Save a Life” message. I have been out and about spreading the word about Motorcy‐
cle Awareness. One event that I think I made a great impres‐
sion was at the BP Refinery Safety Fair in Toledo. Dan Water‐
field helped us get in and we appreciate that. I will be return‐
ing to the Worthington Industries Safety Fair in Columbus in September. Love talking to non‐motorcycle folks for a change of pace. They are very interested in what ABATE stands for and the things we do. I also always find bikers who are not www.abate.com
members and try to educate them on the benefits of joining. Hopefully some of them follow up. To pass on some good news, there is a new head guy at Mo‐
torcycle Ohio, George “Chuck” Stiteler. Welcome and hope all goes well. MO is hunting for Instructors and you can go online and get all the info at http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ . Time is short so they are willing to work with any interested person. Last and then I’m out of here. On TV, “The News” only seems to report the worst parts of everything. We need to let them know immediately when they get the facts wrong, before its old news. And we need to work on not giving them bad things to report, such as NOISE ‐ watch the throttle out time in towns and SPEED ‐ stay within the posted speed limit and set a good example. Remember ride SMART. The police will use these as reasons to stop you and maybe cite you for something else. That would be BAD NEWS and TV news would report it, and blow it out of proportion in a heartbeat. Ride with in your limits Mike Stock ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Safety and Education Director mikestock419@gmail.com 419‐654‐5446 OutSpokin’
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ROBIN BILTZ PICKENS —ABATE OF OHIO —MRF REP
MEETING OF THE MINDS 2014 – is just around the corner, Ed
Schetter, Mike Stock, Jim Elgin, Kolman Fuzy, Tim Horhenski
and I are just a few who are traveling out to this great event.
Please see in the OutSpokin the flyer for the MOTM, you will
need to register for the conference and reserve a hotel room.
On that same page is the info about the hotel we will be staying
at in Decatur IL for the evening; you will need to make reservations there too.
There was an urgent call from Motorcycle Ohio this past week,
they are in dire need of instructors to teach the motorcycle training courses. If you are interested in becoming an instructor
please go to http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ or call (800) 8374337.
On November 4th 2014 all the 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be open for
vote. Please make sure you vote, this mid-term election is very
important to us as Motorcyclist and Americans…..people in
other places of the world wait for days and are harassed and
even killed for trying to vote, taking an hour out of your day to
vote, is one of the best hours you will ever spend. Vote wisely!!!
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As a ABATE of Ohio, Inc., Seminar committee member I would
like everyone to mark a new date on their calendar, the seminar
this year will be held on Friday March 27th and Saturday
March 28th, at Deer Creek State Park Lodge. I had great reviews last year about the lodge and facilities, so we are going
back again next year.
I’m also a member of the June Jam committee, so if you have
any suggestions or comments on past JJ or next years JJ,
please call or email me, we are going to start working on JJ
2015 soon. I hope to have a preregistration form in the OutSpokin for November and December, would make a great
Christmas present for anyone. We talked about this at the State
Board meeting in July and it seems to me, even if you cannot
make the JJ, if you could register, it would so help with the cost
of the event. What a great way to help ABATE of Ohio out…..
HELP….
I’m trying to compile a list of
all the Region’s Awards
Winners since we started
giving this award in 1995. If
you won this award or know
who did, would you please
email me, mrfrep@abate.com
and give me the year, name
and region…..
History is a big part of an
organization and trying to go
back 20+ years and compile
this list is going to be tough, so
if you can help me out,
I would appreciate it,
thanks…..RBP
Please give me a call if you have any questions about what the
MRF is doing or your heading to the MOTM and want some
more info….(614) 554-4325 or email mrfrep@abate.com.
www.abate.com
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14NR27 ‐ MRF News Release ‐ HR 4745 Walberg Amendment Passes ‐‐ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‐‐ 10 June 2014 On June 9th the United States House of Representatives agreed on the Walberg Amendment to the 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill by voice vote on the House floor, reports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. The Amendment offered by Congressman Tim Walberg (R‐MI) along with Mr. Sensenbrenner (R‐WI) and Mr. Ribble (R‐WI), eliminates a provision in the 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations act that would have allowed the Secretary of Transportation to discuss motorcycle safety initiatives with state legislators. In 1998 Congress passed a law that made it illegal for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to lobby state legislatures. Prior to 1998, according to the Government Accountability Office, NHTSA had spent tens of www.abate.com
Mr. Walberg had this to say “This money should go to fund eliminating distracted driving, motorcycle rider education, and motorist‐motorcycle awareness campaigns.” “Put simply this is a states rights issue”, said Jeff Hennie Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs for the Motorcycle Rider Foundation. He added “With such limited, precious funds they need to be used in areas of safety that are proven, not for bureaucratic waste.” The amendment was opposed on the floor by Ed Pastor (D‐
AZ). The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) thanks everyone who made calls on this important issue, your participation was key in getting this amendment to pass. The full bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives the evening of June 10th with the Walberg amendment enacted. Edited by RBP OutSpokin’
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UPS & DOWNS Down to the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, for keeping its con‐
fusing parking laws a secret. Troy R. Bennett, a columnist for the Bangor Daily News, couldn’t fit his motorcycle‐and‐sidecar rig into the motorcycle‐only parking spaces, so he parked in and paid for a car space. He received a ticket for parking a motorcycle in a car/truck space, even though no signs were posted that informed him of the restriction. Bennett called it “a crime so make‐up it’s not on the form”. crashes and more than 30,000 fatalities that occur annually on U.S. roadways. According to a National Telecommunications and Informa‐
tion Administration report, and highlighted in an ITS of America letter to the FCC, connected‐vehicle technology “will enhance safety on the nation’s highways,” potentially addressing “80 percent of the crash scenarios involving non‐impaired drivers.” The report also cites Na‐
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration research showing that connected‐vehicle technology “could help prevent the majority of types of crashes that typically occur in the real world, such as crashes at intersections or while changing lanes.” Up to Ohio motorcyclists Robert Woodland Sr. and Robert Woodland In a landmark study published in 1981, the “Motorcycle Acci‐
Jr., who interrupted an early‐morning ride in May to help rescue a dent Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures Volume I: family of four, including a 4‐month‐old child, form a burning house. Technical Report” (popularly known as the “Hurt Report”), the single Woodland Sr. is a former firefighter. most common multi‐vehicle motorcycle crash involves a car making a Down to the driver who told police she was looking at her cell phone left turn into the path of a motorcycle at an intersection. Additionally, when she plowed into four motorcycles at a red light in Valley View, in a “Motorcycle Accidents In‐Depth Study,” researchers investigated in detail 921 crashes in 1999 and 2000 in France, Germany, the Neth‐
OH. Seven of the motorcyclist were injured, one seriously. erlands, Spain and Italy and found that 54.3 percent of the accidents Up to the town of Brampton, Ontario, Canada for creating a partner‐
happened at intersections. ship with the Brampton Motorcycle Association for Motorcycle Mon‐
Vehicular intersections already pose a well‐documented prob‐
days. The events, which run through the summer and described as lem for motorcyclists. Imagine how much more dangerous intersec‐
“meet and greets” and “show and shine”. tions would become if drivers begin to rely on advanced safety tech‐
Senate bill may put motorcyclists at risk‐‐ nologies that are not thoroughly tested? Drivers may believe these On June 19, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R‐Fla.) and Cory Booker (D‐ technologies will protect them and other road users, and may not be N.J.) introduced S. 2505, the Wi‐Fi Innovation Act. The bill would set aware that these technologies could possibly malfunction at a critical juncture. deadlines for the Federal Communications Commission to develop Help ensure that future high‐technology solutions for our road‐
and publish a test plan for the use of unlicensed devices in the 5.9 ways make the riding environment safer for motorcyclists, too. Tell GHz band. The American Motorcyclist Association opposes the bill and your senators that you oppose S. 2505! shares the Intelligent Transportation Society of America’s concerns. Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding The ITS of America stated, “But this process [test plan for the use of friends become members of the AMA to help protect our riding free‐
unlicensed devices in the 5.9 GHz band] should be allowed to proceed doms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling. That support will help fight for your rights – on the without arbitrary deadlines, restrictive parameters or political pres‐
road, trail, racetrack, and in the halls of government. If you are a sure that could influence the outcome.” The AMA is concerned that over‐reliance on technological driv‐ motorcycle rider, join the AMA at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/
ing solutions could increase the risk to motorcyclists by lulling motor‐ membership/join. . ists into a false sense of security and reducing their overall awareness Senate Amendment filed to end federal funding of motorcycle‐
of their surroundings while behind the wheel. only checkpoints Tell your senators that you oppose S. 2505. Send a prewritten email by using the easy‐to‐use AMA Action Center. Today, the U.S. Senate is beginning consideration of an appro‐
Before allowing unlicensed devices to operate within the band, priations bill, which would provide funding for fiscal 2015 for several the U.S. Department of Transportation needs to test them, without federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation. any political pressure or deadlines, to ensure that vehicles using ad‐
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D‐N.H.), Kelly Ayotte (R‐N.H.), Joe vanced crash‐avoidance and vehicle‐to‐vehicle technologies are not Manchin (D‐W.Va.) and Ron Johnson (R‐Wis.) have submitted and proposed an amendment to the bill that would end federal funding compromised. To date, the DOT has been unable to guarantee there would be for motorcycle‐only checkpoints. Senate Amendment 3265 states: “No funds made available no interference. under this act may be used to create or operate a checkpoint that In testimony before the House Science, Space and Technology exclusively targets motorcycle operators and motorcycle passengers.” Committee, U.S. Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary It is unclear if Senate leadership will reach a deal that will allow for Research and Technology Gregory D. Winfree said, “We have very serious concerns about any spectrum sharing that prevents or delays the amendment to receive a vote before the full chamber. access to the desired channel or otherwise preempts the safety appli‐
Stop MOCs cations. At this time, the department is unaware of any existing or Please ask your senators to support S. 2078, the Stop Motorcy‐
proposed technical solution which guarantees interference‐free op‐
cle Checkpoint Funding Act, by clicking on the “Stop MOCs” link eration of the DSRC safety‐critical applications, while allowing Wi‐Fi and entering your information and clicking the red “Submit” button, enabled devices to share the 5.9 GHz spectrum” (emphasis added). (Continued on Page 25 - AMA News)
The DOT believes these technologies will reduce the 6 million www.abate.com
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MOTORCYCLE BILL AIMS TO BRING EQUAL TREATMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley recently signed a Motorcycle Equal Access Bill that mandates equal treatment toward motorcyclists across the state in all public areas. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Todd Atwater (R‐
Lexington), amends the Code of South Carolina to keep local law enforcement agencies from denying access to motorcyclists on public highways, bridges, parking garages and essentially any publicly funded areas. A lot of local motorcycle groups supported this bill, many feeling that law enforcement has not treated them right for a long time and they say they're ready for a change. "There's few municipalities, in particular, that want to stop motorcycles from parking in publicly funded taxpayer areas," said one ABATE spokesperson. "If tax payers are paying for a garage, then they should not be allowed to tell us we can't park there." Under the bill, cities and counties have to make reasonable accommodations for motorcycle parking in lots and garages. "All this bill is about is equal access, this is making sure that when you go to any city in this state that if you have a motorcycle you have a place to park,” said the governor who is also an ABATE member, adding; "As long as I have been in office, ABATE has been my friends, and that's because they fight for all the right things; they've always fought for safety, they've always fought for individual rights, they've always fought to make sure that people have the liberties they should have." MISSOURI LIFTS BAN ON SUNDAY CYCLE SALES Due to so‐called "Blue Laws" influenced by early religious edicts, vehicle sales are prohibited on the Sabbath in several states, but Missouri recently joined a growing list of states that are repealing these outdated bans. Governor Jay Nixon signed HB1735 on Monday, June 23rd that will lift a ban on Sunday sales of motorcycles, all‐terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and other items typically sold by power‐sports dealers. The legislation was championed by motorcycle riders and at least one Harley‐Davidson dealer from the Kansas City area, who told lawmakers that he was losing Sunday business to a competitor in Kansas. When the measure takes effect August 28, Missouri will join Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland in removing their Sunday sales bans over the past few years. Other states that currently prohibit the Sunday sales of motorcycles and automobiles are Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Oklahoma, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The Missouri legislation does not repeal the state's ban on Sunday sales of cars and trucks. UTAH LAWMAKERS URGED TO “GET AHEAD” OF OUTLAW BIKERS A perceived proliferation of outlaw motorcycle “gangs” in Utah has led a veteran police officer to warn lawmakers that they need to get ahead of the curve. www.abate.com
"There's been a 300 percent increase in the members of outlaw motorcycle gangs in Utah, compared to what we experienced five years ago," Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Lane Critser told members of the Legislature's Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee on Wednesday, July 16. Critser, who has worked in gang enforcement since 2008, said the proliferation of gangs and gang members could be attributed to multiple factors. Utah is an "untouched" state, meaning no gang has claimed territory as its own. Also, law enforcement in Utah is unaccustomed to dealing with outlaw motorcycle gangs on a regular basis, he said. "It's like a gold rush. Everybody is trying to get here and establish dominance in the state so they can run a variety of their criminal activities and make their money in the state," Critser testified to the committee. The state also is becoming increasingly attractive to members of outlaw motorcycle clubs because Utah is largely rural, said Rep. Paul Ray (R‐Clearfield), pointing out that a number of clubs have hosted runs in Utah, including one where several members racked up citations for multiple violations in numerous counties en route to Weber County, and "By the time they got there, they just turned around and went home. They didn’t want to deal with it any more," Ray said. "Really, you've got to make it expensive and uncomfortable for these guys and they won't want to stick around." While he offered no details, Ray said he intends to introduce a gang initiative during the 2015 legislative session. SAVE THE PATCH (Excerpted), by Spike The familiar rumble and roar of a pack of bikes, which is music to our ears, may be a faintly distant tune in the future. The loudest noise on the streets right now is the buzz and the buzz on the streets is “SAVE THE PATCH”. ‘SAVE THE PATCH’ is the culmination of many factors including decades of ever increasing discrimination and persecution to Bikers, their organizations and their lifestyle in general. We as bikers have widely been subjected to unwarranted highway stops, refused admittance into establishments and misrepresentation by law enforcement and the media. The U.S. Department of Justice last year filed a lawsuit seeking to seize control of the trademarked logo of the Mongol Nation Motorcycle Club LLC, arguing that the Mongols are a criminal organization and that the mark is used for intimidation; but the Mongols and their attorneys argue that the government is overstepping its bounds with the lawsuit, which they said would infringe on the rights of club members. "They're trying to destroy the right of men to associate and indicate their association," said Joe Yanny, an attorney representing the Mongols. "It's absolutely ridiculous. In addition to being a violation of club members' free‐
speech rights, more importantly, it's a due‐process issue.” The lawsuit breaks new ground in terms of trademark law, the attorney said, adding that it may end up at the Supreme Court. Unlike a business trademark controlled by a single entity, the Mongols' logo is a "collective membership mark,” and "It's legally owned by one entity, but held in trust for the members. It's the votes of club members that ultimately determined who is allowed to wear the club's patch.” Bikers throughout the state and nationwide identify with the message being sent out and the ramifications, if the patch is lost, it will affect us all. In southern California, widely respected members of all major clubs have met to discuss ways to save the patch. A Facebook page “SAVE the PATCH” has been set up since October and it states: “It has become time to further protect and defend our rights to ride, associate, and enjoy our lifestyle for all motorcycle riders and OutSpokin’
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GOOD THING ED SCHETTER IS PARA‐
NOID OR IS HE JUST A GOOD DETAIL MAN? ABATE of Ohio Executive Director, Ed Schetter, is always worrying about liability and covering our ass. Here was his concern and it is a good one: many ABATE/MRO’S own trailers that are used for ABATE/MRO business only, but many do not own towing vehicles. Ed’s concern is, how ABATE should handle the poten‐
tial liability where it is alleged that the trailer was a cause of an injury/crash. Most MRO’s maintain trailer tires, lights, brakes and the like and are responsible if there is a failure of those items that causes a problem. This means that if there is a failure, your organization would get sued. Usually the insurance policy of the volun‐
teer towing vehicle for ABATE would provide primary coverage for any occurrence alleging a malfunction of the trailer, but a key issue is ‐ how much coverage? If the driver has the state minimum, that may be woe‐
fully inadequate to take care of serious injury/significant property dam‐
age. You know ‐ like the investment banker in a 300k Ferrari. I recommend the following: 1. Maintain an ABATE/MRO policy that prohibits non‐ ABATE/MRO use. In other words, the trailer is not loaned out for use by others. 2. Establish minimum limits of insurance policy coverage for those who tow the ABATE trailer and to provide evidence of this coverage (a copy of the Declaration Page of the policy is fine). 3. Make sure that the General Liability Policy of ABATE/MRO provides excess coverage above the limit of the towing vehicle. If it doesn’t your MRO is exposed and your MRO should investigate the cost of acquiring such a policy. If you can’t afford one, then require higher limits for your volunteer tow vehicles. our fellow citizens to honor the summons and appear at court. Some cases may be more important than others, but to the parties involved, their case is very important, and they deserve to have it decided by honest and impartial jurors. How are jurors selected? Usually, persons are called at random for jury service from an approved list in the court's geographical area. Jury trials are held in the United States district courts, the county circuit/superior courts, com‐
mon pleas court, the municipal courts and county courts. What are the different types of juries? Most jurors will be selected to serve on a petit jury, one that is selected to hear and decide a particular case. If the case is a criminal trial involving a felony (a more serious type of crime), the law requires 12 jurors. In a civil case, a smaller number of jurors (usually six or eight jurors) are selected. Unlike the petit jury, a grand jury hears evidence about alleged crimes, usually felonies, and only decides whether or not a person should be indicted and tried for committing a crime. Also unlike the petit jury, the grand jury does not decide guilt or innocence. If you are summoned to court to be selected for service on a grand jury, you will probably serve for a longer period of time than if you serve on a petit jury, although in most smaller counties, grand jury duty may only be once or twice a month for a three‐ or four‐month period. What happens when I appear for jury service? When you arrive at the court, you are directed to a particular courtroom or to an assembly area. Some courts provide a brief orienta‐
tion talk or video to help acquaint you with the system. All prospective jurors take an oath or affirm that they will answer truthfully and fully questions posed to them by the judge and the attorneys during the selection process. You are also told about the case so that it can be determined if any past experience or bias that might make it hard for you to be fair. You will have an opportunity to tell the court about anything else that DANGERS OF RIDING EAST THIS TIME OF YEAR ‐ ITS FIVE O’CLOCK might impact your ability to sit as a juror, including health problems, SOMEWHERE employment situations, and other obligations in your life. You have the ABATE LEGAL passes on our observations of motorcycles getting right to respond to questions confidentially to the judge and attorneys, hit while traveling east in late afternoon. Numerous riders have been if you wish. hit or nearly so by drivers heading west into the blinding sun. Sounds Generally, each side in a case has the right to ask that a certain like common sense, but the smaller you are the tougher to see in the limited number of jurors be excused without giving a reason (called a setting sun. So much so that I say avoid traveling into or away from a peremptory challenge). Each side also can make an unlimited number blinding sun. If you do, be prepared that the car/truck coming toward of challenges for cause (for a good reason). When attorneys make you or up behind you may be blinded by the sun’s rays. We have had these challenges, it is not their intent to personally embarrass potential several members learn this the hard way. Just passing this on. jurors, but to ensure that they engage jurors they believe will evaluate the case as fairly as possible for their clients. REMEMBER BILL HOWARD OF ABATE LEGAL? LIFE IS GOOD FOR HIM Can I get out of jury service? It's been almost ten years since Bill hung up his ABATE LEGAL Sometimes, but you need a very good reason. Serving will give investigators spurs and headed off to Florida. Many remember him as the tough talking insurance claims manager that jumped ship to come you an “up close and personal” view of the judicial system. Most states over to our side ‐ and right his past wrongs on the insurance side of life. provide exemptions for certain occupations or conditions that would Bill stopped by ABATE LEGAL to check on us. He has not rusted out, is interfere with a juror’s ability to serve. If you don’t meet one of the tough as ever and retirement treats him well. He seems to miss the exemptions, you will have to show up for duty and participate in the process. passion of ABATE. But his fire has been transferred to golf, grand kids and go‐kart fast lawn mowers. A couple of operations got him fired I predict that serving on a jury will be one of the most patriotic from motorcycling. He says, “never say never”, but his doctor and wife events of your life. may. If you get to Florida, give him call as he would love to hear from BIKE THEFT COVERAGE ‐ BIG CHAIN, BAD DOG NEEDED you. Q. My husband had a bad crash on his motorcycle, but is recover‐
SUMMONS FOR JURY ‐WHAT HAPPENS AND DO I HAVE TO GO? ing. The insurance company has agreed to pay us for the damage to his I get calls from those who have been summoned to jury service. bike and allow us to keep it less the salvage value. We are paying a fair Here are some thoughts on what to expect. price for wrecked bike (salvage) and can fix it for a reasonable amount. Is that normal for an insurance company to do that? Also, the insurance Why is jury service so important? When you are called to be a juror, you become the most impor‐
premium is due soon. Is it ok to cancel the policy? Is there any down‐
tant person in our legal system. In the United States, our justice system side to canceling? We need to save all the dollars we can until my is based on the belief that a just and fair result in court comes from (Continued on Page 33 - Ask Our Lawyer )
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Matthew Mesarchik,
Government Relations Dir.
Ohio Motorized Trails Assoc.
Well . . . Mat must be on vacation this month, so I have put together a few pics from the web pages. If you have any questions regarding OMTA, I have included his contact info here so, please give him a call. Ohio Motorized Trails Association is their Facebook page and http://ohiotrails.org/ is their website. Get out and ride! Matthew T Mesarchik Ohio Motorized Trails Association ‐Government Relations Director Cell#: 440‐313‐1069 A lot of riders were bummed when Ohio Motorcycle closed it's doors last fall, it was a great dealership with some pretty cool people. Owner Rick Saltzman is a classy guy, and believes in efforts to preserve the sport, and he is closing the books with style. In what will likely be the last business transaction of Ohio Motorcycle's Cleveland location Rick donated these signs to OMTA. These are prized by riders as garage bling, and Rick could have made more money putting them on EBay than the tax deduction value he got for donating them. He's a class act. Ducati ‐$550 KTM ‐$500 Kawasaki ‐$350 each (2 available) Snowmobiles ‐$100 each (2 available) OMTA is a 501c3 non‐profit, your purchase is a tax deductible donation! www.abate.com
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To All June Jam Survivors, Wow was that a party or what..? For all of ABATE
you that made the annual trip down to Logan Ohio to of Ohio, Inc.
our state fundraiser rally Carla Lawson,
thank you. For those of you State Events
that missed it….well you Director
missed in my opinion and if you ask around I’m sure quite a few will back me on this one of the best parties (oops) fundraisers. We have had down there in a few. This event just gets better and more interesting every year. Mother Nature did think she was going to put a hurt on us. In some ways she did. Our attendance was down 140+ members from last year. But I think good old Mother Nature learned a thing or two about us as an organization of crazy bikers that fight incredible odds to protect our freedoms. We will not have our state fundraiser shut down by some thunderstorm! No way! Just ask Harley Stock about his slip and slide that he crafted. Oh yeah…..it happened. Just when our guts were about to burst from all the laughter at the rain dancing, random wet bear hugs to the ones trying to stay dry, and the Harley Stock show. The sun came out. Most would have thrown in the towel. We all looked at each other giggled, graveled in some puddles, pushed the water off the stage and declared party on!!!! This was also a year for quite a few new first time things at the Jam. We did our event shirts on demand. David and Paul of Nazztee Shirts did an awesome job keeping up with our needs and making sure everyone got what they wanted. We had an additional shocker when we had our first ever male Trophy Girl, Toby Kenobie from Region 2. If my memory serves me right we had a new honorary Region Mayberry declared after they cleaned up during the rodeo games. Word at the Jam is this is the new crew to watch out for in the games…..I guess we will see in 2015. Now we are down to the guts of the event. Our attendance was down. That does hurt us folks. However I am just as determined as ever to aggressively pursue and challenge all odds to provide all of you the fundraiser rally you all want. I do need something from all of you. No matter where or when you are reading this article, you know right now at this very moment in time June Jam 2015 is going to happen. Get ready to schedule those days off and pre‐register. If you ask around to the people that were there on Friday, quite a bit has changed with our event. We have actual activities and events on Friday during the daytime. 2015 is only going to get more active, bigger, and intense. I don’t want anyone to miss a thing. Yes we will run pre
‐registration in a formal format this year. In the OutSpokin’ and on the website www.abate.com I am working on a pre‐
registration incentive at this time. I should have a solid form by August 2014. That is my goal to have it in print by September 2014 at the latest. At July BOD State Officers Meeting the June Jam 2014 Committee will disband. I will try and make this brief. As State www.abate.com
Events Director I will be seeking nominations for June Jam Committee Co‐Chairman. This is a two year term office. All nominations must be received at the state office by August 13, 2014 email to chairofboard@abate.com. The nominees and voting will run in the October OutSpokin’. Voting will close Friday September 12, 2014 @ 12 noon. Results will be tallied, reveled, and turned over for publication at our Saturday September 13, 2014 BOD. *Check the OutSpokin’* I also need to assemble more of a working committee that I will lovingly call June Jam Warriors Team. We have a small committee of voting officers (State Officers + JJ Co‐ Chairman) to move votes fast. However what I need is a rescue team. When I have had enough and need to catch a 30 minute break. I’ll find you and you keep an eye on it. I give you one fun task no paperwork something ornery to do. For the ones that are ok with paper work sometimes I could use a little help here or there. In a nut shell, I need a work team in place that I can rely on if needed. I would never ask or insist you do something you are uncomfortable doing. I appreciate any help I get. I would never ask you to do anything I haven’t / wouldn’t do myself. I only ask that you remember we are all there to have fun and I am only seeking a little help for a little while. If you get the call all I expect you to do is get your crazy butt in the boat, don’t rock it, and row like the rest of us. It is a big help you can do for the organization, a step up beyond for a short time with minimal obligations, and a big help to all of us. After all when the dust settles isn’t that what we are all celebrating in the first place. Standing our ground, helping each other, and protecting the organization? It is never ending……but there is always room for fun, new friends, and awesome memories along the way. All while taking care of business. Once again thanks to: All that attended despite the weather, The JJ 2014 Committee, T.J. doing his awesome emceeing skills. T.B.S for rocking the stage Friday night amazing people with your jams, Linden Davis Group guys I have never seen that many people up dancing at the Jam. Ruby Worchuck JJ Co‐chair 2013‐2014 pulling overdrive and helping with gate and making sure we stayed staffed. Ed Schetter and a lady friend of his for saving me when we played catch up Saturday with Fridays rained out activities. John Shankster for keeping security staffed and running. Goofy for staffing first aid the entire event. Kim and Bruce Chafin for your help with the scavenger hunt. The Road Sign Crew (R‐6) going into town putting the signs out. The stage top assembly crew……..the scariest part of the event (in my opinion). How we do this I’ll never know. I think it’s all the cussing and death threats. Just remember you always have a way to contact me. Me I will do my best to address any and all issues. You can call or contact with the good, the bad, or hey I got an idea. That is what I am here for. My email is events@abate.com. If you prefer phone contact please contact the state office and tell them you would like to contact me. You can call toll free 1‐800‐
25‐BIKER. Chris will take your name and number and I will return your call. Proud, Appreciative, & Exhausted, Carla “Wildcard” Lawson, State Events Director OutSpokin’
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Dear Friends, First, I would like to thank each and every one that showed up for the Wauseon Swap Meet, with tickets, and/or support…each of you are the ones that keep the wheels greased and running! Ticket sales were awesome thanks to Ruby Worchuck, John Shankster, Art Miller and ‘Hump’! I cannot thank all of you enough! Now, down to business, Friends, we got over the hump of OBW, June Jam, Vintage days, the Wauseon Swap Meet and Wetzelland…as promised at the May BOD, I am calling for all available tickets to be turned in or come to Margaritaville and sell what you have left before the drawing. So the word is…sell what you got, or turn them over to someone who will be at the drawing. I would just love to say “We sold ‘em all!!! (Yes, tickets are getting that hard to come by.) 
Reminder: The Drawing Date is coming fast! See you at Margaritaville on August 23rd! And do not forget to bring your unsold tickets!
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Reminder #2: Remember that if you are present, Margaritaville pays the tax!!!
Thank you for all that you do! Jim ‘bushman’ Sprague, Chairman ABATE of Ohio Foundation Goofy says “Get 2 … They’re 2 for only 20 bucks this year!”
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HELP KEEP OUR STATE OFFICE RUNNING AND
SUPPORT ABATE of OHIO, INC.!
“We’re in the Freedom Business”
Karen Bolin,
Past President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation
We, every dues paying member of ABATE, have an office
The Office needs your HELP! The office
in Columbus, the Capitol City of our State. Because of it’s existence, operates approximately 240 days per year, not including
and having a full time staff, we have been able to get the following
the days when it is used for the BOD Meetings or
laws and amendments to laws passed over the last few years:
 A Veterans Licenses Plate Bill
 A Handicapped Licenses Plate Bill
 An Amendment to the Motorcycle Ohio Program allowing
those that complete and pass the course to get their Motorcycle Endorsement without having to take the OSHP oncycle test
 Allow Motorcycles to back into parking spaces & 2 bikes to
share parallel parking spot, metered or unmetered
 Handle bar height changed to 15” above the saddle
 Instrumental in saving the “Motorcycle Safety Fund”
 Purple Heart Motorcycle Plates - **NOW AVAILABLE!**
Also, several bills (still) currently in the works:
 A Search & Seizure Bill for Motorcycles
 A Right of Way Violations Bill for Motorcycles
special committee meetings. Just counting the utilities
(electric, gas, water & sewage, trash & etc.) and the rent
it costs $50.00, a day to put the key in the door!
For your donation of $50.00 you can
“Buy-a-Day-at-the-Office!”
Or give it as a gift or in memory of someone. Pick a day
and it will be put on the Office Calendar and on the Web
Page that it’s “Your Day” at the Office. It will be there for
everyone to see that you supported “Your Office” for that
day. Can’t afford the whole day? Go together with another
couple or individual member, or pass the hat at a meeting
and show your support by keeping “Your Office” open.
(A complete annual list is on page 39)
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (C) 4 "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, donations, event funds and ABATE products
are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Complete this form and mail to the address below:
I want to buy ____ day(s) at the office. If more than one day, please continue on another sheet of paper.
Include the following information: Assigned Tribute Date: ____________ Tribute or quote on YOUR day (15
words or less):
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Amount enclosed: $50.00 x ____ days = $ ________ Check # ___________
-OR- Credit Card information:
Exact Name on Card ____________________________________________
Check one MC _ VISA _ Credit Card #______________________ _______
(3 digits)
Return form to:
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
PO Box 1658
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 800-25-BIKER
614-319-3644
Expiration Date: __________ Signature: _____________________________
~OR~
Address: ______________________________________________________
If using a Credit Card attach to
an email and send to:
stateoffice@abate.com
City_____________________________ State______ Zip___________
Your Name(s): ___________________________ Your Region and/or County: ______________________
Daytime phone in case we have questions: ________________________ Today’s Date _______________
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Isn’t summer GREAT?! There’s just so much to DO during the summer months! We can go to local fairs and amusement parks to ride the machinery and eat the eatery. I’m talkin’ ROLLER COASTERS here! And there are CORN DOGS to be had! Elephant Ears, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, Gyros, and all kinds of stuff you’d probably not have access to any other time are available to us for the first time since last summer. You MIGHT be able to find this stuff someplace else or even be able to make it yourself at home, but it just doesn’t taste the same as at a fair or a park. We can go swimming. We can go boating if we’ve a mind to. We can go to outdoor concerts, to zoos, to public parks, to an outdoor swap‐meet. Speaking of outdoor swaps: These days I prefer to at least have an air mattress, but there have been a few nights in the past that I’ve spent the night cozily sleeping (or perhaps passed‐out) on the ground at a weekend‐long swap‐meet in August without even a blanket or a sleeping bag, AND without catching a cold or getting otherwise sick, probably due to “Yukon Jack Anti‐freeze – The pick‐me‐up that’ll put‐ya‐
down!” Waking up at eye‐level to a smoldering campfire is truly an experience to remember. So is jumping up and danc‐
ing around with your beard on fire due to an ember that popped out of the fire! LOL. In my area, we still have a few Drive‐In theaters that are open only in summer, but at least we still have a few. And one of them even allows bikes! Above all else, summer means we can ride far into the night. In fact most newbies and non‐riders don’t realize this, but there are actually only very few nights when you can ride comfortably all night in a T‐shirt. And Au‐
gust is usually the only month you can do that. You can even ride nekkid late at night when the roads are empty (been there, done that, and paid the fine). Summer also means you can get stuff done around the homestead and actually enjoy doing it. If you garden, you can do that. You can build stuff and not care about getting saw‐
dust all over the place. You can wrench in the garage without a heater....in short there are no restrictions due to weather. Hell even if ya ski, you can do that too, just on the water (I imagine it’s all sorta the same ‘cause I have never been on skis of any type). You youngsters out there can go jogging, play www.abate.com
tennis, football, baseball, basketball and all that other healthy shit....while us oldsters can play golf, horseshoes, bocce, shuf‐
fleboard, and all the other more dignified sports befitting our maturity. But the main advantage to summer is we can all go forth and do ANYTHING we like without having to bundle up against the cold. And we don’t have to worry about freezing our butts off because we’re not dressed properly. As I write this, I’m comfortably sitting at my desk without a shirt on. Later, I’ll walk out to my mailbox and I might decide to do that without a shirt on too! If a cop drives by as I do, he might nod at me in greeting as he passes, but he’d never even consider that my bare (but hairy) chest might be a problem. Later today I might mow the lawn with my shirt off. I could even ride around town on the scoot bare‐chested. The only reason I couldn’t go to the mall and parade around the concourse in my semi‐nudity is that (for some reason) local zoning and health laws forbid entering shopping establish‐
ments that way (no shirt, no shoes, no enter). All this is because I’m a MAN! And that’s spelled M‐A‐N!! We men have lost many innate gender‐specific privileges over the years.....privileges that we (as men) were literally born to hold. But at least one privilege we’ve retained is that of dressing (or undressing) comfortably. Throughout history women have been coerced into wear‐
ing rib‐crushing and organ‐choking whale‐boned girdles and corsets to appear slimmer, they wore miserably warm and constricting brassieres to enhance their, uh, torsos. And at the turn of the last century (the beginning of the 1900’s) for some reason the fashion industry, controlled by men possessive of their women, even persuaded females to keep their luxuri‐
ously sensual long hair neatly braided and piled up on top of their heads, and their tight long‐sleeved blouses modestly buttoned up to their chins (even in blistering summer’s heat). But on the other hand, at that same time, those same men also urged women to wear a bulky device called a “bustle” to make it publically appear that they had an invitingly large be‐
hind. Go figure! It seems that trying to keep up with what pleases men probably makes most women UNcomfortably numb! (to paraphrase Floyd) In ancient China baby girls’ feet were even tightly bound so that they would stay small and “dainty”, crippling most to the point they couldn’t even walk without assistance. On that note in later years, European men might have allowed women to walk freely, but they coaxed their women into wearing uncomfortably high heeled shoes to improve the appearance of the shape of their legs, and to keep them from running away (both reasons I for one appreciate). Men have always been the dominant gender, ruling OUR women (privately and publically) to the point that the “Declaration of Independence” proclaimed that only all MEN are created equal. It wasn’t until 144 years after that declara‐
tion that we even allowed females to vote in these liberty‐
loving United States of America when we permitted the 19th Amendment to the Constitution to be ratified in 1920....and that about sums it up. Now, having said all that out loud....if YOU are a woman, OutSpokin’
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and if hearing all that male‐chauvinistic pig attitude is getting YOUR feminine ire up....then rise up and take heart ladies! Make note that this year’s national “Go Topless Day” is to be held on Sunday, August 24th!!! You can check it out at www.GoTopless.org. Show those predictably pig‐faced chauvinistic men how independent YOU are by refusing to be manipulated any longer! Show us how you demand YOUR right to be comforta‐
bly topless in public while you mow our yards, clean our houses and serve our meals! Hell, you can even go to your local county fairs topless! Go shopping and spend some of our money topless! Go for a bike ride bare‐chested (and these days you can either be on the front OR the back!) Yes, Bummer officially pronounces you free to do it, so show ‘em (I mean IT) by brazenly broadcasting your liberation to all. If ya get busted, just tell the arresting officer that, “Bummer said it was okay.” He’ll probably let ya go because he’s also a MAN, and that’s spelled M‐A‐N!! Unless it’s a woman, then she might decide to take off HER shirt to help celebrate the day too! She can wear her badge on her hat. Now, y’all put down this magazine and get yer butts out there to soak up what is left of SUMMER!!! Bummer
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Stop MOCs. For more information on motorcycle‐only checkpoints please visit the AMA’s MOC webpage. If you are not yet an AMA member, please join the AMA to help us fight for your right to ride. More members means more clout against our opponents, and your support will help us fight for your riding rights – on the road, trail, racetrack, and in the halls of government. To join, go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com/membership/
join. U.S. House bill congratulates AMA on 90th anniversary PICKERINGTON, Ohio ‐‐ A bi‐partisan resolution before the U.S. House of Representatives congratulates and commends the American Motorcyclist Association on its 90th anniversary as the nation's premier advocate for motorcyclists and the motorcycle lifestyle. Introduced by U.S. Reps. Steve Stivers (R‐Ohio), Pat Tiberi (R‐Ohio), and Timothy Walz (D‐Minn.) ‐‐ and cosponsored by Reps. Collin Peterson (D‐Minn.), Tim Walberg (R‐Mich.), Tim Griffin (R‐Ark.), Andy Harris (R‐Md.) and Reid Ribble (R‐Wis.) ‐‐ H.R. 650 calls the AMA's membership "the world's largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts." "We are honored that the House of Representatives recognizes the important role the AMA plays in defending the rights of motorcyclists on the road, on the trails and on the tracks," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations. "Our organization has been ‐ and remains ‐ at the forefront of political and legislative efforts to ensure that motorcyclists' freedoms are protected and expanded." Founded in 1924, the AMA is the premier advocate for the motorcycling community, representing the interests of millions of American on‐ and off‐highway motorcyclists and all‐terrain‐vehicle riders. The AMA's mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. Through member clubs, promoters, and partners, the AMA also sanctions about 2,600 events annually, including 1,845 competition events. The AMA's headquarters, in Pickerington, Ohio, is home to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which honors those who have contributed to the history of motorcycling through political activism, culture, and sport, and which preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. Edited by RBP www.abate.com
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*REGION ZERO
Region Director: Tammy Blanton - 330-272-2038
Region Zero Meetings: Contact your County Coordinators
for time and location.
Columbiana: Sam Sacconi 330-227-9900 meetings on 4th
Sunday of Month, 2:00 pm.
Mahoning: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265
Portage/Summit County: Paul ‘Shirley’ Stokes 330-644-4572
Stark: Robert Fedor - 330-546-7450
Trumbull: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 - Check County News
for meeting location.
Website: http://regionzero.abate.com
Region Zero
Here is a Region Zero salute to our own government relations director, "Lionman" Dodge. Lion has a habit of starting his presentations with a joke. But as Will Rogers once said, “There’s no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you." Lion works hard to keep up on the machinations of the State & Federal pols. He also has built up personal relationships with the ones who represent Region Zero areas and invites them to speak with us at the local county meetings so that we can have a one to one input. That way we can have more information to know more about them on an up close and personal basis. Lion subscribes to the statement by William Simon, "Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote." So here is some input to get to know more about Lion, up close & personally. He joined ABATE 25 years ago (Yeah!!!, finally a Life Member, the old fashioned way!) specifically for the legislative aspect, but he also loves to ride. He currently has three rides: an '89 Springer with 160,000 miles, a 2013 Ultra Classic with 3,000 miles and a 2001 Springer with 135,000 miles. Those are some high mileages! His current home base is Newton Falls, but he has ridden a Harley in 48 states. After an unfortunate incident in Canada some years back which labeled him as an international terrorist, he regrets that he will probably not be able to ride in Alaska. Yes, he has a big beard, but no bombs in his shoes or underwear or even his joke repertoire. Yes, he has done some community service but, this is a man who has been a social worker for 20 years; gimme a break!! In 1996 he carried the Olympic torch and managed to take it on a route past the home where his ill father could see him and THE Olympic torch. This was one of the most awesome days of his life. Lion works hard to, among other ABATE support work, help us better understand the politics we have for or against us, because I believe Lion would agree with Len Deighton who said that in Mexico air conditioners are called politicians www.abate.com
because they make a lot of noise, but don't work very well." Lion works hard for Region Zero. If you see him around, say "thanks"! Barbara Tittle Region Zero Treasurer *REGION ONE
Region Director: Larry Dobbins, Jr. 740-219-2716
Region One Meetings: Region Meetings 2nd Friday every
month, 7pm @ Manfred’s Lounge, Steubenville, OHIO.
Dep. Director: Paul Rayl - 740-737-1314
Belmont County: Bob Nagy - 740-310-2116
Harrison County: Andy Kosar - 740-632-7144
Jefferson County: Larry Dobbins Sr. 740-346-6212
Monroe County: Andy Kosar - 740-632-7144
Website: www.region1.abate.com
*REGION TWO
Region Director - Jim ‘Goofy’ Bown 740-704-4322
Deputy Director - Smoke James - 740-819-0645
Deputy Director2 - Brent Rexroad - 740-849-0338
Region 2 meetings will be held at Capt’n Morgan’s, 5815
East Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740-872-9860 at 2:00 p.m.,
always on the first Sunday, except Sept. on the 2nd Sunday.
Coshocton County: OPEN
Guernsey County: Brenda Foraker 740-679-2494
Knox County: OPEN
Licking County: Bo Essig - 614-984-1062
Muskingum County: Adam Trembley - 740-868-7611
Please contact your County Coordinator for more
information and directions.
Website: http://region2.abate.com
Licking County
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REGION THREE
Website: www.region6.abate.com
Region Director: Mark Davis 419-235-7581
For Region 3 meetings, please contact your County
Coordinator or your Region Director, Mark Davis for all
information.
Allen County: Dana Frost 419-229-0928
Logan County: Jack Linet 937-585-4155
Paulding County: Daniel Bustos 419-399-5291
Putnam County: Lynda Schnipke 419-453-3834
Van Wert County: Andy Riley 419-303-3229
Region Website: http://region3.abate.com
*REGION FOUR
Region Director: Ruby Worchuck, rworchuck@aol.com
419-256-2560 ~ 419-966-9131
Region 4 meetings are held the Second Sunday of every
month. Board meetings are at 1:30pm and General
Membership meetings are at 2:00 pm unless otherwise
noted. Meetings are held between the four county areas.
Please contact your County Coordinator for more info.
Defiance County, OPEN
Fulton County, Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185
Henry County, Don Buehrer, 419-579-4878
Williams County, Wendell Humphrey, 419-459-4752
Website: http://region4.abate.com
Region 4
*REGION FIVE
Region Director: Tim Kaelin - 513-561-4745
Deputy Director: Ken Howell - 513-625-1960
Deputy Director: Scott Wood - 937-987-2396
Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties - Tim
Kaelin, 513-561-4745 - First Sunday of the month, 11am @
The Train Stop Inn, 7837 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, OHIO
45039-8712. Phone: 513-683-0207
Clinton County Meeting – Dwight Meeker - 937-728-6565
Second Sunday of month, 11am @ DeLuca’s Dugout,
Wilmington.
Website: http://region5.abate.com
Clinton County
*REGION SIX
Region Director: Carla Lawson - 937-308-0385
Deputy Director: Mo Griffin
Champaign, Clark & Greene Counties:
Lawrence S. Taylor, 937-626-6958, Meetings:
Last Saturday of the month @ 4:00pm @
“Region 6 Meeting House” 10926 Haddix Road,
Fairborn, Ohio 45324.
Darke County, OPEN
Miami County: Mike Wendel, 937-564-5005 Meetings: Last Saturday @ 10:00am, Heck
Yeahs in Piqua
Montgomery County: OPEN
Preble County, OPEN
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**See Carla’s article on page 19
*REGION SEVEN
Region Director: Larry Morgan, 567-201-3062
Region meeting: Call Director
See Region 7 News Report for other meeting
times.
Erie County: TJ Hausman, 419-355-0998
Huron County: TJ Hausman, 419-355-0998
Lucas County: Bob ‘Crash’ Parker, 419-686-5885
Ottawa County: ‘Bushman’ Sprague, 419-680-8584
Sandusky County: Bill “Grease” Willer, 419-665-2068
Seneca County: Brian Jordan, 419-307-3506
Wood County: Mike Stock, 419-654-5446 Website: http://region7.abate.com Howdy Region 7, BANG! No, not a drive‐by, just celebrating Independence Day. Hey, you’re as independent as your membership grows, if you were all by yourself your government would walk all over you. And they try every chance they get. Good thing our ABATE leaders keep up on this while we’re ridin’ free and easy. You may think that you’re independent, but, you need us as much as we need you. That’s why we’re all Brothers and Sisters. Tons, yes, tons of exciting stuff is going on in Region 7. First Beth Walliser organized a parade in our Seneca County. She and her family and friends along with some of our members decorated our “Look Twice” trailer along with my van, and it was actually the BEST looking float of all! Yes, I’m partial to our group, so what?! We will try to put pictures on our website soon. Thanks Beth, great job! While driving to work the other day I saw an older fella with a helmet still on at the side of the road, broke down. Instantly I decided to skip work and help this Brother out. Not a big deal, almost anything can get me to skip work, ha‐ha. Well, I helped him push his bike to a farmhouse and then offered to take him to his home. He was very happy and we made friends. When I invited him to attend an ABATE meeting sometime, his response blew my mind. He told me that he had recently signed a proclamation for us! HOLY CRAP! I done picked up the Mayor of Gibsonburg. Talk about P.R. As I’m writing this Ohio Bike Week has sprung to life, what a great weekend we had, Brian Jordan took charge of our State Products Trailer, and has a good group of Volunteers workin’ to promote ABATE and selling product! Too many Volunteers to mention here, you know who you are and thanks for helping. Many hands make light work, couldn’t do it without you. Our June Jam will be over by the time you read this, but the excitement is growing day by day, always a great time. So much for catchin’ up on my July report. August is here, our eighth month this year and we seem to have hit a stalemate on getting our counties going. Not wanting to overwhelm the ‘volunteers’ that we already have, I’m wondering if any of our members from Erie, Huron, Wood or Lucas would like to help start getting meetings organized in your area. You will definitely have all the back up needed from your Region. It’s easy, and would probably be the same Brothers and Sisters that you talk to everyday!! I ran into a friend, Damon Zilles at a party and asked him why ain’t he an ABATE member? He corrected me by saying he’s been a member OutSpokin’
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for a long time! This humbled me, and I would like to THANK all of our members whether you go to meetings or not, we couldn’t do all of this without you! But hey, I still gotta ask. Thanks Damon for stickin’ with us. This month we are planning an event like our past TSIA. We will be getting a committee together for next year 2015. If you’re interested in getting your feet wet come to any meeting or just give us some input. The name of the event will be changed to protect the guilty, ha‐ha. By the way, I never put anything Legislative in my report (there’s enough in the magazine). But…I’m so proud that ABATE and other MRO’s fought to change the language in the Transportation bill, wanting us all to wear helmets. Most all bikers don’t realize this, but I’m here to tell ya. Good thing we’ve got dedicated biker buddies protecting our RIGHTS. That’s all for now, contact your county coordinators for your meetings, we’re moving around a lot to get this info out. Speak good of ABATE, you are a part of it. Carroll County: Ike Hennebert Sr. - 330-324-2981 Stark County: Terry West - 330-455-8287
Tuscarawas County: Dave Antonelli, 330-343-5374
Website: www.region8.abate.com
Hello Region 8, Well riding season is in full swing so here we go. Thank you to everybody that showed up at the Blessing of the Bikes in Leesville and all that stuck around to help with tear down. Then a couple weeks later it was off to June Jam, the event that brings out the best in us. We had some winners from Region 8. Rusty won best Chest in the tattoo contest, Ike won 1st place in touring and 3rd place in custom in the Bike show, and the big winner was Tina winning the #1 member getter in the state with 29 new members between June Jams and challenges anyone to beat that, great job everybody in helping out with this event too. By the way check out the picks on our Your Director and loving it facebook and web page. Larry “Springer” Morgan Now the up and coming. Our next event is the Halloween Spooktacular at Lew's 3238 Lincoln Way E. in Massillon with Sandusky County:
Electric Mud. As far as meetings go the August meeting is the 3rd at Sammy Sue's BBQ 237 West Front St. in Dover, this is Fellow riders, our sanctioning meeting when we set our schedule of events Just sat down, thought I’d scribble down a few words to meet miz for 2015 then our September meeting is the 7th at the Towpath Cabin 4462 Erie Ave. NW Massillon and this is when Diane Thompson’s deadline. She does one hell of a job putting the OutSpokin’ together. I got to meet her when Eileen and I helped out at we start the nomination process, are you ready to step up? the products trailer during OBW. Diane said it’s a lot easier when the Well the clock on the floor says I gotta hit the sack so tell Bryce work load is shared. Corbin we missed him at the June meeting and be safe out Here I’m writing this at the end of June. With AMA Vintage Days, there. Wauseon races/swapmeet, Wetzelland, Scheits bike show, and Signature’s biker bash all in the month of July, but all of these events will be over by the time you read this. Let’s hope that you ride to one or all of these events in our area. What I’m writing about this month is the Bike Wave. It shows that you are part of a brother/sisterhood. It also shows that we have solidarity, a kind of camaraderie that no other people have. I wave at all riders, whether they ride a dresser, a crotch rocket, a trike, or even a scooter. You ought a see some of the looks I get when I wave. If and when they try to bring back the mandatory helmet law for all riders in Ohio, there is no if it’s WHEN! And it’s not us and them it’s WE, all of us riders, need to band together to maintain our freedom! People ask me why I am anti‐helmet. I tell them that I’m not anti‐
helmet, I’m pro‐choice. And don’t forget the Shriner Motorcycle Escort Fun Ride Aug.3rd. And bring your beverage tabs to turn if you have any. Also, the ABATE R7 Grub‐N‐Suds Sept. 6th. It’s getting bigger every year. I’m sure they will have a tribute to Lowell Krumnow. So get out there and wave at some oncoming riders. We’re ALL in this together. Ride Free, Grease R7, Sandusky County Coordinator *REGION EIGHT
Thank you Region 8 members, Tim Cordray Director Region 8 *REGION NINE Region Director: Kolman Fuzy, 614-332-0198
directorregion9@wowway.com
Deputy Director: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448
Delaware: OPEN
Franklin County: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448
Franklin County meeting will be held at: American Legion
Post 490 on S. Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43227-1311 on
the first Sunday of the month, at noon.
Pickaway and Madison Co’s: Jeff Bowersock, 614-306-2570
Combined meetings are now combined with Franklin County
listed in their county report or Kolman’s article.
Madison County: OPEN, contact Kolman Fuzy (info above)
Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties: OPEN contact Kolman Fuzy
(info above)
Hello, Region Nine: This article is being written before the July meeting, so a recap of that meeting will be in next month's article. Here is the short and sweet: places we will be in July are the Satin and Steel Bike Bash, AMA Vintage Days, Wauseon Swap Meet, and Region Director: Tim Cordray 740-269-1213
Email: Region8@abate.com
Deputy Director: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882
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Wetzelland. Look for our presence at these events. Upcoming events are the Night Poker and Covered Bridge Run on August 9, and the Pickaway Co. Run in September. Please plan on attending. Come to a meeting to get the latest info on what’s going on. Ride hard, Ride Safe, Ride Free Kolman, Region 9 Director *REGION
TEN
Region Director: Chris Weil - 614-975-1901
DD Chris Long - 614-206-1742
Region 10 Website: http://region10.abate.com
Hocking, Fairfield, Perry, Vinton, Morgan & Noble Counties
Meetings: The Barrel Bar, the old Scooters Sports Bar, 4675
N Bank Rd SE, Buckeye Lake, OH Last Saturday monthly @
noon.
REGION ELEVEN
Contact: Call State Office 800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644
Lawrence, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, & Washington
Counties - All Open
Website: http://region11.abate.com/
REGION TWELVE
Region Director: Charles “Jason” Jones - 440-261-1122
charlesjones577@aol.com
Ashtabula County
Cuyahoga County
Lake County
Geauga County
Website: www.region12.abate.com
NEXT MEETING: Call Region Director above
The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. newsletter, Outspokin’, is published monthly. Deadline is the first of each month that precedes the issue month.
Guidelines for material publication:
This column is for general ABATE purposes. Tell us how you feel about
ABATE or any of the issues we are following. Is there something you want to
have more info on? Something you’re not seeing anywhere else? Inactivity in
your area and you want to hear from other’s there? We want to hear from you.
Each are accepted on a case by case basis. We will not accept slanderous or
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region/county you’re in.
Thank you for your interest in ABATE and we hope to see you at an event!
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*REGION FOURTEEN
Region Director: Pete Barnes - 419-722-9941
DD-Darryl Thacker 740-225-5251
Call your Region Dir. for R14 meeting times and locations.
Crawford County - Matt Gardner 419-971-6767
Hancock County - Lonnie Ritter - 419-619-6603
Hardin County - Jeremy Billenstein 740-360-0760
Marion County - Dennis Albright - 330-421-2155
Morrow County - Guy Campo - 419-512-4270
Wyandot County - Katy Helge - 567-232-0420
Website: http://region14.abate.com
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This space is reserved for our membership to share with other mem‐
bers. I haven’t heard anything from anyone for quite awhile so I as‐
sume that everyone is up‐to‐date and knowledgeable on what we do and what is happening. Good! If there is anything you would like to share, here is the space! *REGION SIXTEEN
Region Director, Cowboy Whitman - 330-567-3127
Meetings: Region 16 / Wayne County --Sunday, 12 noon East of Chicago Pizza, 801 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster,
Ohio 44691.Cowboy for details.
Ashland County: OPEN
Holmes County: Cowboy Whitman, 330-567-3127
Lorain County: Open
Medina County: Garret Robison, 330-278-2714
Richland County: Deborah Stephens, 419-689-9459
Wayne County: Milan Sigler, 330-201-2458
Website: http://region16.abate.com www.abate.com
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husband recovers from his injuries and gets back to work, but we
do not want to jeopardize the settlement funds and the deal for
the bike. Rod, we need your advice.
– ABATE member
enthusiasts. To wear our respective clubs membership insignia, which have been trademarked, copyrighted, and incorporated by these organized entities. Representatives from a few of these clubs in Southern California have come together to make the initial steps in presenting and organizing the support of all motorcycle clubs and riders to stand up and work to prevent the freedoms we all value and enjoy from being eroded further, by an ever more intrusive government apparently bent on tyrannical control, we all need to become involved and work to defend that which we all enjoy about our lifestyle, be it as a club member or independent riders.” The good news is, the passion to ride, the passion for freedom and the passion to preserve the life style is more than enough to unite the Biker world in whatever stance it takes to SAVE THE PATCH. A. Most insurance companies allow its insureds to "buy" the
salvage, so buying the salvage is normal. This means that when
a company totals your motorcycle, they are obligated to pay you
the "value" of the motorcycle. At that point, the insurance
company owns the wrecked and totaled motorcycle (salvage).
You then can negotiate with your insurance company as to the
value of the salvage. If you are mechanically inclined, this may
be an opportunity to get a "good deal" if the motorcycle is
repairable. They will deduct this salvage amount from the value
of your motorcycle and send you a check for the balance.
As to your other question, you can cancel your policy and it
will not affect your motorcycle settlement or the other obligations
of the policy in effect at the time of the crash. The greater portion
of the premium you pay on your policy goes toward liability
coverage for the other person if you are involved in a crash.
Since your bike is not road-worthy, that part of the coverage is a
waste. However, your policy does have theft coverage and you
will lose that coverage when you cancel. Check with your
homeowners/renters insurance company to see if they will
provide theft coverage for the bike since it may be considered
personal property and not a "vehicle." Some policies provide
coverage for a stored bike in damaged condition – some don't. If
you do not have theft coverage, get a big chain and a bad dog
because your kind of bike is a theft target.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: "Let us form one body, one heart and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers." ~ Tecumseh (born 1768 near Chillicothe, Ohio ‐ died 1813) Shawnee leader, folk hero 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 tollfree telephone number. Call us at (800) 25-RIDER. Questions?
Submit them to RodTaylor@abatelegal.com. © 2014.
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CLASSIFIEDS ARE
FREE TO MEMBERS.
NO BUSINESSES PLEASE
(See pages 37 & 38)
FOR SALE:
0314
2 – 2006 Fatboy/Soft tail seats. New.
$300 for both or $150 each. R1 area. Call
Kent @ 740-457-7022
FOR SALE:
0714
2012 Ultra Classic front wheel w/tire, front
fender & light bar. Take-offs of brand new
bike. Call for price. George H-330-6269343 C-330-554-2053.
Classifieds run for a maximum of 6
issues, unless you tell us otherwise.
Send changes to:
outspokin@abate.com
or call 937.477.5193
FOR SALE:
0612
‘97 Heritage Springer - Original mi.
23,500, newer S&S Engine approx. 300
mi on newer motor; newer starter & battery w/tender. True exhaust. Removable
sissy bar. Call Fische @ 513-236-6222
FOR SALE:
0113
2010 Sportster XL1200C Black, Vance &
Hines Chrome twin/3” mufflers, custom
hand grips and mirrors, Sportster engraved Derby & Timer covers. Very good
tires, runs great. 5,075 mi. One owner
$7,000. Ralph 614-378-4300 R9 area.
FOR SALE:
0313
2009 Rims for FLHX. Jeff @ 330-3400104 R8 area
FOR SALE:
0313
Mark Patrick HD Collectible Sculptures,
$100 - $700, approximately 30 available,
Region Zero Area. Call George 330-6269343 or 330-554-2053
FOR SALE:
0513
1998 Dyna Wide Glide HD Custom, one
owner, quick release windshield, FLH
front end, w/driving lights, floor boards,
24K miles. Photos upon request. $7,000.
Rick @ 937-218-0107. R5 area.
FOR SALE:
1213
Men’s black leather chaps, XL, uncut and
never worn. $120 OBO. Diane 937-4775193. R6
WANTED:
0513
Any parts or accessories for a 1971 Boat
Tail Super Glide. Also looking to buy any
Harley #1 accessories and 1966-1984
Harley brochures. Call or text Joe 330-204
-2999
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Eagle Riders Grp Westside FOE 3986
Iron Horsemen MC
Cuyahoga Falls Moose Riders, #918
Outlaws MC, Dayton, Ohio
ITI-International TechneGroup Inc.
Confederation of Clubs
ABATE of Ohio Foundation
In Memory: Barb “Penny” (Elgin) Carpenter
Joe & Robin Pickens
Crystal Lakes Moose Riders, Hrd 2464
Down Bikers Fund Inc., Zanesville
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region 9
FOE Eagle Riders #2197
Earl “Shooter” Smith, Region 9
Circleville Moose Riders #2440
KMRO-Ky. Motorcycle Riders Org.
Independent Riders Assoc, Toledo
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RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS
Budapest Inn
Crazy Fox Saloon
Froehlich's Classic Corner
The Horseshoe Bar
Wet Spot Bar
Hooters
Hooters
Stumble-In-Saloon
White Front Café
Downtowner’s Lounge
Oak Grove Tavern
Laidback Bar & Grill
Blue Room Restaurant & Bar
Country Kitchen Restaurant
Beer Barrel Pizza
Aponte’s Pizzeria & Family
Restaurant
Mason Pub
Drifters Bar & Grill
Ride to Freedom Bar & Grill
Pat Dees Tavern
Romito’s Pizza & Restaurant
Jim Bo’s Bar & Diner
Chubby’s Pizza
Brierwood Tavern
Manfred’s Rest. & Banquet
The Ohio Bar
Mugs & Jugs Drafthouse
Horney’s Barbeque
3780 Mahoning
112 W Mansfield
501 Washington St.
152 Washington Sq
109 N Water
Beechmont
Springdale
201 Linden
244 Smithfield
235 S Main
8340 Alkire
2704 N 2nd
129 S Main
3150 State Route 350
1840 S Dixie Hwy
753 Reading
Austintown
Bucyrus
Steubenville
Bucyrus
Caledonia
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Dillonvale
Findlay
Galloway
Hangingrock
Kirby
Lebanon
Lima
Mason
330-792-7346
419-562-1256
740-283-9901
419-562-6615
419-845-3000
513-943-0021
513-671-2772
513-242-6500
740-769-2656
419-424-5800
614-878-9704
740-532-4001
419-273-2125
513-932-7680
419-229-6211
513-336-7400
753 Reading Ste B
1008 Duncan SW
1318 Erie
9254 Old Route 8
10418 Northfield
23356 State Route 56
120 N Main
80 Old State Route 7
4152 Sunset Blvd.
17 E Auglaize
1309 Old State Route 35
2432 State Route 753 SE
Mason
Massillon
Massillon
Northfield
Northfield
S Bloomngvle
S Lebanon
Steubenville
Steubenville
Wapakoneta
Wshngtn Ct Hs
Wshngtn Ct Hs
513-339-1005
330-832-8920
330-832-0248
330-467-8879
330-467-7581
740-332-6550
513-494-1900
740-284-1945
740-264-2710
419-738-6593
740-335-5963
740-335-4012
Akron
Amelia
Bethel
Brilliant
Bucyrus
Carey
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Clayton
Cleveland
Cleves
Cleves
Columbiana
Defiance
330-644-0709
513-797-1550
513-734-7168
740-598-9100
419-563-9748
419-396-9811
513-752-0088
513-947-0520
513-791-2520
513-241-5700
513-351-5959
513-921-8380
513-284-1706
513-662-7759
937-832-2667
216-671-RIDE
513-941-4770
513-353-3282
330-482-9455
419-782-2213
3276 S Main
1337 W Ohio Pike
2679 State Route 222
198 Penn
141 Melcher
798 E Findlay
646 Mt Morish
967 Ohio Pike
7709 Blue Ash
317 E 9th
2020 Langdon Farm
4535 W 8th
secretengineering.com
3110 Harrison
4221 Wagner
3819 W 140th
113 S Miami
4441 State Route 128
44393 Columbiana-Waterford
1166 S Clinton
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136 S Main
2562 State Route 152
140 S River
13100 Broadway
10121 Broadway
23095 Woodville
1214 S State
5572 Hogpath
4100 Venture
402 N West
5210 Brandt Pike
7460 Princeton
3619 Elida
43315 State Route 154
15284 Old McArthur
11771 State Route 44
4102 County Road P
6581 Cincinnati Dayton
6507 Trenton Franklin
426 West St.
5150 State Route 15
8750 Sprucevale
4085 Herner Co Line
104 N Defiance
307 E Main
249 E Court
100 Bentonville
20660 US Route 6
3484 Old Wheeling
De Graff
Dillonvale
Franklin
Garfield Hts
Garfield Hts
Genoa
Girard
Greenville
Groveport
Hillsboro
Huber Hts
Liberty Twp
Lima
Lisbon
Logan
Mantua
McClure
Middletown
Middletown
Newark
Ney
Rogers
Southington
Stryker
Trotwood
Wshngtn Ct Hs
West Union
Weston
Zanesville
937-585-6886
740-733-7809
513-743-1880
216-587-4942
216-271-3677
419-855-2255
330-545-0707
937-547-9151
614-836-5859
937-840-0464
937-233-2440
513-777-9974
419-331-2333
216-424-0505
740-385-9038
800-633-6997
419-748-8162
513-779-5588
513-422-4605
614 989 3606
419-658-2658
330-227-2161
330-898-5559
419-682-1108
937-837-6005
740-335-7433
937-549-4477
419-669-4709
740-450-3970
Bridgeport
Cincinnati
Enon
Huber Hts
Lima
Loveland
Monroe
Monroe
Pioneer
S Lebanon
Springboro
Streetsboro
Streetsboro
Toledo
Toledo
Van Wert
Wilmington
Yellow Springs
614-635-4177
513-681-8871
937-864-7254
937-236-1405
419-224-7527
513-575-3355
513-893-2615
513-218-4749
419-485-8532
513-229-0205
937-602-3568
800-827-5562
330-626-9057
419-472-5504
419-536-6367
419-238-4157
937-313-2776
937-767-7144
CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES & TATTOOS
MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES
TLC Racing (**)
Tombstone Cycles
M.C. Chop Shop
Xtreme Honda
Toyz Cycle Center
Home of Chrome
Beechmont Motorsports
Bikers Depot
Cinn City Choppers (**)
Goodyear Auto Service Center
J & J Cycles
Price Hill Repair Service
Secret Engineering M/C Parts
Western Hills Honda/Yamaha
Coop’s Auto Glass
Santa’s Cycle Supply
American Motor Works
Galloway’s Auto Trim
M & M Cycle & Machine
Pioneer Quick Lube
American Custom Motorcycle
Tri-State Custom Cycles
OD’s Cycle Shop
A & H Auto Salvage
Krol Cycle
RT 51 Custom Cycle
American Twin
Hogpath Custom Cycle
Motorcycle Parts & Service
Hillsboro Motorcycle Works
Muffler Brothers
Southern Ohio V-Twin
Allen Nott Honda/Kawasaki
Plus Cycles
Ramey’s Motorcycle Parts
Carlton Harley-Davidson
Wildcat Custom Cycle
Lakota Motorsports
Ned’s Cycle Works
Chopper Bob's
Hill’s Performance
Overkill Motorworks
All American Wheels
Soles Motor Sports
Muffler Brothers
Fayette County Choppers
Thunder Hollow Cycles
Indian Motorcycle Weston
Cumberland Trail
Bike & Trike
Dee’s Country Bridal Shop
Tattoo Designs by Dana
Estelle’s Leather Stop
Red Wing Shoe Store
Jim’s Leather Shop
Kustom Ken’s Tattoos
Bobbie’s Leather
Larry’s Leather
Hudson Leather
Brentwood Leather
Artic Wolf Apparel (##)
Cycle Leather Outlet
Yukon Jack’s Cycle Leather
Briar Patch Leather
Leather & Jeans
Professional Touch Tattoo
BF Leathers
Gailz Tattooz Studio
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4167 Hamilton
60 N Harrison
6455 Chambersburg
914 Bellefontaine
1610 State Route 28
601 N Union
601 N Union
14700 State Route 15
215 E Forrest
217 S Pioneer Ste B
9156 State Route 14
9015 State Route 14
2118 Tremainsville
1641 N Reynolds
7059 US Route 127
7763 W State Route 73 Aisle 7
115 Glen
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Wilson Painting & Contracting
Shadoworks
Austintown Printing
Two Good Hands
Bobmik Sign
Encompassing Mechanical
Wilson Furniture
Taylor Feeds
Kelly Awards
Emerald Forest Pottery
Centerville Gravely Mowers
BL Customs
Dave’s Detail & Design
Signs of Distinction
Newton & Son Roofing &
Siding
South End Printing
South Shore Mechanical
Cols Rehab & Renovation
The Computer Helper
Worthington Locksmith
MotorcycleLemonLaw.com
The Shop
Keystone Printing Co.
Wizard Works Mobile DJ
Service
Kustom Emporium
Hilliard Hometown Motors
Wordsmiths Printing
Bartnikki Service Center
Fine Art Transformation
Sarg’s Lanes
Stine Funeral Home
Smith Welding Service
Cinci Coleman Campers
812 Kennebac
13 W Main
5015 Mahoning
299 Haskell
217 E Patterson
750 County Road 57 E
227 N Lincoln
(none)
216 N Lynn Apt A
14286 Road 224
25 W Alex Bell
3903 Harrison
488 Pedrotti
20866 River
412 Nauvoo
Akron
Amelia
Austintown
Batavia
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine
Bridgeport
Bryan
Bryan
Cecil
Centerville
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Circleville
Clarksville
330-733-4464
513-753-8266
330-797-0099
513-752-8809
937-593-5407
513-593-9699
877-857-4634
419-799-9436
419-636-9127
419-399-2757
937-433-2166
513-661-6494
513-921-WASH
740-477-9886
800-210-3201
3558 E 80th
3873 W 31st
611 Erickson Avenue
2009 Zetler Center
6108 Huntley
2299 SR 725
1446 Linden
648 St. Clair Ave.
8576 Renaa
Cleveland
Cleveland
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Dayton
Dayton
E. Liverpool
Galloway
216-341-0669
800-551-1719
614-783-6414
614-279-2605
614-885-5625
937-432-9500
937-281-1888
330-385-9519
614-853-3241
1451 Highway 28
5380 Franklin
402 E Main
43201 Mt Hope
1860 S State Route 42
764 Columbus
801 Monroe
2180 State Route 56 SW
826 Reading
Goshen
Hilliard
Kent
Lafferty
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon
London
Mason
513-722-0888
614-777-9003
330-677-9673
740-968-3413
513-932-5877
513-932-6896
513-932-1239
(none)
800-735-0386
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A Little Bit of This &
139 E Main
A Little Bit of That
Sunshine Photography
4339 Pennswood
Absolute Audio & Video
214 Cash
Production (##) (DJ service)
Dirt Sports Warehouse
6076 Branch HillGuinea Pike
Quality Care Automotive
6076 Branch HillGuinea Pike
Rhino Linings East
150 Olympic
Just 4 Fun
1369 Algonquin Ste B
M. Singleton MC Transport
5273 State Route 22 & 3
Victory Lakes Campgrounds
113 S Wheeler
Beckner’s House of Rides
150 E DublinGranville Bldg 3
Steve Bailey Parts & Repair
9400 Craw Camp
Massages by Maggie
870 Oakwood
Levi’s Customs
7218 Roberts
Paradise Hills Golf Course
301 Country Club
Lowery Industries
10975 Houdeshell
Sherwin Williams
121 Hollywood S
Cleveland Mortgage Service
11221 Pearl
The Gas Man
12570 Prospect
Hill Billy
(none)
Holiday Inn Express
155 Holiday
Royal Z Lanes
2667 State Route 22 & 3
Jack Shattuck’s Wrecker
1251 W Main
Service
Tumbleson Wrecker
2983 State Route 73 S
Atomic Tattoo
245 Canton
MP Creations
97 S Meridian
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The Print Shop
Asylum Tattoo Studio
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5460 Sherman-Mt Zion
2528 Avon
171 E 42nd
McComb
866-878-0181
Middletown
Milford
513-425-6828
513-200-0701
Milford
513-575-5400
Milford
513-575-9300
Milford
Monroe
Morrow
Mt Victory
New Albany
513-722-1625
513-228-0014
513-899-3488
937-354-3153
614-989-3117
New Paris
Painesville
Pleasant Plain
Rayland
St Louisville
Steubenville
Strongsville
Strongsville
Willowick
Wilmington
Wilmington
Wilmington
937-456-9355
440-655-3927
513-625-3632
740-859-5028
740-745-5045
740-264-5555
800-886-4901
440-878-1988
440-759-3728
937-382-5858
937-382-3891
937-382-3136
Wilmington
Wintersville
Youngstown
937-382-3708
740-266-8282
330-270-5831
Dry Ridge
Fort Mitchell
Latonia
859-428-9600
859-344-3039
859-802-1355
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A.) Ability to control, distribute, market and maintain
the state product inventory.
B.) Ability to monitor product sales and inventory at
the region and county levels.
C.) Ability to legally transport the state product trailer
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D.) Ability to develop new products.
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G.) Ability to record, maintain, organize and distribute
accurate product records.
H.) Ability to handle all methods of payment in a responsible manner.
I.) Ability to safeguard the product inventory against
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