T en n essee M o to rcy clist

Bikers Invade State Capitol Building
CONCERNED MOTORCYCLISTS OF TENNESSEE / AMERICAN BIKERS ACTIVE TOWARDS EDUCATION
Volume 21, Issue 2
FEBRUARY 2006
Tennessee Motorcyclist
or Legislative Day ‘06 A SUCCESS!!
We were not sure it was going to happen at all due to the SPECIAL SESSION. We
held out hope and low and behold Monday Afternoon Special Session ended. We had
about 60 people show up and everyone except 2 were able to talk to their Representative and/or Senators. A lot of the information cards were turned back in and John
Pierce greatly appreciates it. He learned a lot of good info of the cards to help us this
year. A lot of you were able to take the turn and found it very interesting. We were
unable to have a Proclamation of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month due to the
Special Session issue, the House or Senate neither one convened the day we were
there. But really it ended up probably being a blessing because now we are working
on a day in April for all of us to ride up and view the proclamation. About 20 of us
headed down to Hooters for the rehash bash and had a pretty
good time. Legislative Day, even though it was crazy and
mind boggling to put together during such a time in our government, sure did pan out to be great and successful. We were
acknowledged for being there and connections were made.
Thanks everyone who was able to take the time to attend.
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T ENNESSEE M OTORCYCLIST
Board Of Directors
Including 1 Rep from Each Charter
Non Voting
Corporate Director
Mark ‘Yog’ Moore 423-570-0250
yog1958@yahoo.com
Sgt. At Arms Mark Miller 931-582-4092
wolfmotorcycles@aol.com
Asst. Corp. Director
Dean Lucas 931-761-8038
Corporate Secretary
Rhonda Williams 931-815-2224 secretary@cmtabate.com
Corporate Treasurer
Malisa Turner 662-890-3573 malisaturner69@yahoo.com
Activities Chair
Ann Stout 615-382-7650 electroglide91@earthlink.net
Legislative Chair
John Pierce 901-409-7170 fogman@bellsouth.net
Membership Chair
membership@cmtabate.com
Newspaper Chair
Jeanna Bradley 931-796-4312 editor@cmtabate.com
Products Chair
Bob Munsell 901-373-5314 rlmunsell@fedex.com
Safety & Education
Cindy Davidson 615-325-5041
Representatives
Public Relations
Mike Hays (615) 495-0070
PR@cmtabate.com
NCOM Rep
Steven Lundwall (615) 491-6768
steve@slundwall.com
MRF Rep
John Pierce (901) 409-7170
mrf@cmtabate.com
Chaplain
Pastor Ron Baptiste chaplain@cmtabate.com
Webmaster
Bob Celmer
webmaster@cmtabate.com
Office Manager
Suzanne Fisher 615-262-1119
Info@cmtabate.com
Battle Ground
Contacts
Mark Carter 615-848-2974
Meeting Times
1st Sunday@ 3 Mark’s home call for directions
Buffalo River
Jeanna Bradley 931-796-4312
last Saturday@ noon E & E Bar Waynesboro Dec. Mtg
will start @ 6pm New Years Eve
Shinerunner@bellsouth.net
Dickson Humphreys
Mark Miller 931-582-4092 wolfmotorcycles@aol.com
www.abateofmiddletenn.org
3rd Sun.@ 4 Piccadilly Club Hwy 70
Harpeth River
Tony Davis 615-952-3311
2nd Tues@7 Country Café Hwy 100 Fairview
Nashville
Mike Hays 615-870-0502 or 615-495-0070
miketwang@comcast.net
3rd Tues@ 7 Logan's Roadhouse, 24th and Elliston
Place (near Vanderbilt)
Northeast
Tom Kyner 423-272-4834 tlkyner@charter.net
1st Mon@ 6 Rush Street Stone Dr. Kingsport
Robertson County
Marlin Rood 615-390-6754 milo62@earthlink.net
1st Tues@7 Torino’s Hwy 41 Springfield
Smith Wilson
Bullet (temporary) 615-758-8267
1st Sun@2 Robin’s Roost Hwy 70
Soaring Eagle
John Carter 865-805-2984
1st Sun@ 7 China Garden Clinton Hwy
Southwest
Steve Ward 731-989-7168
1st Sun@ 2 Elks Club Henderson
Sumner
Harley Davidson 615-325-5041
3rd Thurs@ 7 Sputniks
c_davidson@bellsouth.net
www.sumnerabate.com
Mark Moore 423-570-0250 Yog1958@yahoo.com
3rd Sun@2 Mac’s Pub Brainerd Rd Chattanooga
Tom Measles 931-260-1523
1st Sun @ noon call for location
Danny Sullivan 731-235-3407
1st Sat @ 6 White City Sharon
Warren County
Lindasully5@earthlink.com
Randy Williams 931-815-2224
1st Sat @ 3pm Charley’s BBQ 1124 Sparta St
Wheels of Thunder
Rnrwilliams@blomand.net
John Pierce 901-409-7170 fogman@bellsouth.net
Tennessee Valley
Upper Cumberland
Volunteer
www.cmtabatewww.cmtabate-wheelsofthunder.com
1st Thurs @ 7 Pig-N-Whistle 7144 Winchester Rd
Memphis
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VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 FEB 06
Chaplain’s Corner: How bad
do you want it?
John 5:1-8 We read about an actual event where
there was a pool near a church where once a year,
an angel would come down and stir the water,
and who ever was first in the pool was healed of
their disease.
The bible also says that there were five porches at
this pool where “there lay a great multitude of
sick people.” It’s true that even today; people
seem to gravitate towards others with the same
challenges. Depress people want to hang around
with other depress people. Gossipers with other
gossipers, broke people hang with other broke
people. Although this maybe a comfort zone for
us, the blind can not lead the blind, and the lame
can not carry the lame. Our environment can be
just as addictive as any drug. The danger in this
is the abnormal soon becomes the normal, and
becomes the accepted way of life. The drug addict
or drunk thinks that the whole world thinks like
them, and their addiction becomes the normal
way of life instead of the abnormal. If you don’t
change your environment, nothing else will ever
change.
Jesus noticed a lame man that had been coming
to this pool for “38 years,” and asked what seems
to be a dumb question, “will thy be made whole?”
Excuse me, but that’s like asking a dying man if
he wants another breath of air! What Jesus was
really asking was, “how bad do you want it?”
Think about it, this man had all kinds of good
reasons why he couldn’t get to the pool! I can understand why he couldn’t get down there the first
year, but that was just one day out of 365 days. If
I was lame in my legs and arms, I believe that I
could wiggle and roll my way down to the pool in
364 days of the following year. But this lame man
got used to his environment of self pity and
stayed on the same porch with the other lame
people for 38 years! If you want help, you can’t sit
back and wait for someone else to do it for you. It
may be a challenge and might take you a while to
get the pool, but get off your sorry tail and start
to wiggle and roll your way down to the pool. God
has already made it possible for you to get all
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Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc.
The Biker Church Outreach Center
Founder: Pastor Ron Baptiste
Sunday Worship 10:30a Wed@ 7:00p
300 10th Ave. E Springfield, TN 37172
615615-384384-9010
www.covenantconfirmers.org
your needs met and you’ll find the answers in His
Word. If you work the Word, the Word will work for
you! Stop waiting on Ed McMahon to knock on your
door, the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny isn’t coming. Jesus is saying the same thing to you; “HOW
BAD DO YOU WANT IT?”
To be found faithful, Pastor Ron
June 3rd; 4th
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Church, Springfield,
Cash Run $1000.00 best hand
$200.00 worst hand
Bike Rodeo $1000.00 1st place
$200.00 2nd place
$100.00 3rd place
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T ENNESSEE M OTORCYCLIST
Letter From Brooklyn Tom
I believe we are at an important point in CMT/
ABATE history. We can either organize and move
forward or stay the same and go backwards. I believe what we need in the Corporate Director is
experience. You need to know what to do not have
to ask what should I do. We need to follow good
business practices but we are not a business. We
are a Brotherhood and Sisterhood of people who
believe in personal freedom and responsibility. I
know some of you will groan when I say we are
more like the Government than a Business. In
order to be successful the Director needs to understand this. We have members like the House of
representatives. Board members like the Senate
and the Director like the President. It is the
House and Senate that pass the bills and the
President who shapes the message based on what
the people decide. This type of organization takes
time and effort to make it work. There are committees and charters to get feedback from. We do
not operate like a business where one person at
the top makes decisions and tell others what they
want done. We need to have open communication
so that everyone knows what is going on and do
not have to wonder what is happening. It is our
organization we all have a share in it, and each
voice and opinion is important. I don't believe
that we have to prove to anyone that we are a serious organization.
The following are some of my goals for CMT/ABATE.
1. Improve organization of BOD meetings.
2. Keep members informed of our income and expenses.
3. Keep members informed of our legislative progress.
4. Increase number of members lobbying their representatives in Nashville
5. Work closely with instate groups like TNCOC and
outside groups like NCOM, MRF and other MRO's
outside the state.
6. To involve non-motorcycle groups with similar
interests to ours in preserving personal freedom.
7. To have one General meeting a year where
ABATE members can gather at a campground for
the weekend. to attend the BOD meeting and get to
better know members from around the state.
8. We need to develop either several events or one
larger event to finance our activities. I would prefer
it be an ABATE event. However under the right conditions spelled out in a contract, we could partner
with another group if it is to our advantage.
If you agree with my vision of what ABATE is about
I ask for your support in the March 12th, Election.
Ride Safe and Free, Brooklyn Tom
615 746-4835
C LARENCE D H AWKINS
What does Leadership in
ABATE mean to me.
Some may feel that leadership is knowing
what others should do. They may believe people
should follow them because of the strength of
their personality. They feel all they need to do is
say trust me and follow me and everything will be
great. I disagree. Leadership in ABATE means
listening to the members and seeing what they
want to do. Leadership is explaining to the members why you think they should do something.
Leadership is using Facts and Quotes and Flowery language to get your ideas across.
Leadership is giving the people answers to
their questions. When members have these things
and know you have the experience to carry them
out then you will have their trust and be able to
lead. I trust n the wisdom of the members in
Mobile 944-9806
A Ace Window Cleaning
And maintenance company
Commercial, high rise, residential
P.O. Box 276
Joelton, TN 37080
Insured
ABATE.
As long as the Leadership leads the members where
they decide to go and not try to convince them to go
where they don't want to go we will be successful. An
organization gets into trouble when its leaders think
they know what is best rather than listen to what the
members decide, based on the information.
Brooklyn Tom
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 FEB 06
Letter from John Carter
As I have been asked by several members concerning
my "platform" for my running for CMT/ABATE's
State Director and there is only a month prior to
the elections, I will iterate.
As stated in my resume for this position, the membership of this organization looks to its' leadership to
ensure that the business of the organization is handled and handled properly. This is especially true of
the Executive officers who are tasked with ensuring
the corporation remains viable and solvent. (Lest we
forget, CMT/ABATE, Inc. is a legal Tennessee corporation with tax and reporting liabilities as well as our
day to day operation.) I will take it one step further
in saying that our membership wants us to grow and
flourish. The foundation for that growth must be
found in our Executive officers.
This will not be done with borrowed quotes and flowery rhetoric. It will be done by experienced, knowledgeable members who are willing to WORK and
take care of business. What will carry us into the future is leadership. What will keep us barely above
the water line is doing the same thing we have been
doing for 20+ years.
This upcoming election is not about Tom or I. It is
about where this organization wants to go from here.
What part of the "Biker Nation" will Tennessee play
in the future? Will we be threatened with having to
close the office doors as we were last summer or will
we be looking at our next business venture that will
catapult us to a level nearer to that of our sister
SMRO's across the country. Will the few continue to
be left to finance the operation of our corporation or
will we too sponsor our leaders' travels and expenditures.
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Elections will be held at the
next Board of directors meeting on Sunday March 12.
Open positions for Corporate
Offices are:
Director– candidates are
Brooklyn Tom of Upper Cumberland and John Carter of
Soaring Eagle
Secretary– Kim Peterson of
Sumner Charter is the only
Candidate
Membership-Maria Carter of
Soaring Eagle is currently the
only candidate
Membership Resume
Brothers and Sisters,
I am submitting my resume for the state Membership Chair position. I am a life member of
CMT/ABATE and the treasurer of the Soaring
Eagle Charter. As I have performed the administrative tasks of the membership function for the
last few months, I understand the challenges
which are involved. In my past, I have been
heavily involved with business process improveWith a solid business plan and proper operating pro- ments and this is one function that is in despercedures in place, our legislative efforts, our member- ate need of improvement. I will do whatever it
ship drives, our safety and awareness campaigns, all takes to “git ‘er done”! I thank you for you’re conthat we do external of our organization has the capa- sideration and support.
bility of unsurpassed success. Without this base, we Live free or die, Maria “ShortRound” Carter
are doomed to mediocrity.
Treasurer- Soaring Eagle Charter MRF member.
What is my platform? TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS!
John "Renegade" Carter Director
Soaring Eagle Charter CMT/ABATE
Wanted: CB750's Dead or Alive ‘69- ‘78..... call
Hondamatic Daddy 931-215-6660
Note: Suzanne Fisher has withdrew her resume
for membership. The resumes that have been submitted for the open positions are now Maria for
Membership, Kim Peterson for Secretary, Brooklyn Tom and John Carter for State Director. Election will be held at the March BoD Meeting. Ed.
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TTENNESSEE
ENNESSEE M
MOTORCYCLIST
OTORCYCLIST
Battleground Report
Our meetings have had a very low attendance
rate, so there is not much to report. See ya next
month. Meetings are the 1st Sunday 3pm @
Mark’s house. Please call for directions.
ROBERTSON COUNTY
February 7th meeting was called to order and
Jimmy Goodwin led us in the pledge. Pastor Ron
opened up in prayer. There were 48 in attendance.
Charter Director:
Director Marlin had laryngitis and
asked Tojo to speak on his behalf. Tojo welcomed
everyone and announced that Roland and Vicky
Verchota had been in a serious auto accident.
Chris (son) announced that they were doing okay
but their injuries were quite serious and it will be
some time before they are on their feet again.
Tojo announced that our charter will have a fund
raiser for them on Saturday, Feb 25th at the
American Legion in Greenbrier with silent auction, etc. Contact Tojo or Elaine if you want to
help. We will also take up collection tonight.
Also, the state rally, "Waking the Dragon" may
not happen. See the web-site for updates on pos- have $273.00 in our Down Biker's Fund.
sible cancellation. We will keep you posted as we
Safety and Ed:
Ed Ann not in attendance this month.
have more information.
Products:
Products Kathy working on t-shirts and other prodMarlin reminded everyone that we can still have
ucts. Hope to have new products available for March
our own rally using our facility. Looking at possimeeting.
ble dates of May 20th and 21st. Will ask Sumner
Activities Report: Elaine unable to attend.
County and Nashville to join us in making plans
for this event.
New Business: Our charter will be in charge of the
bike
show at the swap meet on Feb 26th. We need to
Tojo called for officers reports...
set up classrooms and provide judges. See Tom
Chaplain's Report: Pastor Ron announced that
Hollingsworth if you want to help in this area. We
Thunder Roads did an article on the New Year's
need help getting flyers out for this event. Still sevEve Party at Covenant Confirmers Church. Gene
eral vendor spots open if you know of anyone who
Davidson was a guest speaker. We appreciate his
might be interested. See Kevin for vendors applicasupport. Also, Pastor Ron announced the Annual
tions.
Rally in June and asked everyone to begin making plans to attend. Bike Show, Rodeo, Carnival, Marlin made motion that we take $100.00 from
prizes up to $1000.00 will be given away. Family down bikers fund to help finance the benefit for Roland and Vicky. Second by Tojo and vote was unanifriendly...children welcome! Also, Church will
begin having "Singles Night" every Friday night mous.
beginning February 17th...everyone that is
Finally, thanks to Shorty who made a donation to"legally single" is invited to attend.
ward the benefit for Roland and Vicky.
Treasurer's Report:
Report Kevin reported that our
Meeting adjourned. See you in March! Kathy
charter has $553.62 balance in general acct. We
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SOARING EAGLE REPORT
February
5th
Charter Meeting
The meeting started at 2:15pm with the pledge of
allegiance and a moment of silence. We had eight
members present and three guests. Thank you
Dean for coming out and joining us.
Secretary Report: The minutes from the last
meeting were accepted as written.
Treasury Report: Report accepted as stated.
Treasurer mentioned she had received the bank
paperwork back this past week, however there
was one signature missing. Resent paperwork
and hope to have it back this week.
too vendors are full
New Business: Discussion around Senator Finney’s
legislation which makes it illegal for anyone under
ten years old to ride a motorcycle. John mentioned
getting outside groups to join in the fight against this
bill.
A suggestion was made to put up bulletin boards
with our news postings at our local watering holes.
The charter agreed that this made sense.
Vacant State Positions: Due to a low turnout (could
it be because of Superbowl Sunday?), the charter decided to wait until our next meeting to vote.
Old Business: Discussion of the new by-laws pro- With no further business to discuss a motion was
posal. The charter agreed to wait until the next
made to adjourn and accepted. Ride safe, Shortround
charter meeting to take a vote. Some members
did not have copies, John will redistribute the bylaws to the charter.
Activities Calendar: This discussion was brief
due to our activities chair not being present. Basically the discussion centered around pulling
other events into our listed activities. Charter
will have a fundraiser during the Honda Hoot.
Legislation Day: John reminded everyone our
legislation day is Tuesday 2/7/06. He also asked
how many members would be interested in going
so we can see if renting a van would make sense.
We currently have 7 definite with one possiblity.
Wakin the Dragon: We still have a desperate
need for sponsorships. We discussed the venue
change from Smoky Mountain Speedway to
Punkin Center Campground. Due to this change
CMT/ABATE’s cash outlay dropped from $20K to
$10K. Stacy Collins will be the headline Friday
and Saturday. Geneva will headline Friday and
Dixie Werewolves will headline Saturday. Jody is
working on getting a surprise headline for the
event. There are five areas needing volunteers:
Gate – Darren plus 7 volunteers including Sumner County
Security – Rolling Thunder has volunteered
Parking for Friday & Saturday – need volunteers
Beverage sales (non-alcoholic) – need volunteers
(all proceeds go to CMT/ABATE)
Games – Dickson Humphries
Bike show – need volunteers
Vendors - all food, leather, dyno machine and tat-
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T ENNESSEE M OTORCYCLIST
SUMNER CHARTER
Charlie’s
Shoe
&
Boot
Repair
Sumner meeting was called to order at 7pm by
Harley with 15 people attending, Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Jeff Hollins.
TREASURY REPORT-Starting balance $740.94
plus $11 for last month’s 50/50, minus $333. For
the swap meet fee with an ending balance of
$418.61.
ACTIVITIES- Cindy informed everyone that
Tammy and Tommy will be leaving us, we will
miss them and wish them luck. Hopefully everyone can stop by Jacksonville to see them in their
travels this summer. Mark Davis responded graciously to Cindy’s request of him to be our new
activities person. I am sure he will do a great job
just don’t forget the maps Mark!!!!
108 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN
We Sew on Patches
Leather Good’s Sold
Coats Vests & Chaps
- Volunteers are needed for the Swap meet on Feb
26th; this will be for 2 hr shifts between 10am –
6pm.
LEGISLATIVE- We had John Pierce visiting with
us are due every 30 days, why would the new
memberships be required to be turned in within
14 days and new money a 10 day requirement?
Let’s keep everything on the 30 day requirement!!!! BY LAWS were also discussed with Jeff
leading the discussion, I am sure we will be talking about these at the next BOD. Food for
thought, Jeff mentioned the monthly reports giving the details of the bills they are working on
this legislative session. The information was discussed at length with an invitation being extended for anyone to join him and Cindy on the
“hill”. He said “the more people we have there
the better”.
SAFETY-Cindy discussed several safety issues,
one being the school safety and awareness visits,
we are very lucky to have a generous person as
Cindy working for all of us on these issues.
Thanks Cindy you are doing a great job!!!
OPEN DISCUSSION-Patches in memory of our
friend and fellow biker, Mark Finkelstein were
distributed.
-Visitor Brooklyn Tom introduced himself as a
candidate for State Director after his speech we
asked him to step out while the charter voted on
the position.
Till next month, Take Care, Ride Safe. Becky
615-449-6065
Hours: MondayMonday- Friday 8:00 - 5:30
Saturday 8:00 –12:00
Repair Done on: *Chaps *Shoes &Boots
*Jackets *Snaps & Zippers
Nashville Report
The Nashville Charter had it's first meeting at our
new location, Logan's Roadhouse on Elliston Avenue
in the heart of Nashville. Meeting times remain the
same, third Tuesday at 7PM.
Shell Summerlin led the pledge to open the meeting.
A total of 20 freedom fighters showed up including
Legislative Director John Pierce, candidate for state
director Brooklyn Tom and candidate for state secretary, Kim Peterson and "Fruitcake", recently transplanted from Robertson County to Donelson. After
attending to the immediate business of final plans for
the Tri-County Swap Meet and the change in the
Wakin the Dragon rally, we heard from Brooklyn
Tom and got a legislative update from John Pierce.
Votes were taken on the bylaws changes and state
director's race and will be presented at the March
BOD meeting. Carol Simpson won the 50/50 and donated the winnings back to the charter.
Twanger
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 FEB 06
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TN Valley Report
Meeting called to order. Pledge said. 12 Members
present, & 6 guests welcomed.
Membership: We’re holding at 60 plus members.
Working on getting the newest membership list
update. We will be electing a new State membership chairman at the next BOD.
Treasury:
Treasury We have $ 653.00 money in the bank.
Activities: The State Event is schedule for first
weekend in June. Location Punkin Patch, Maryville, TN at the annual ‘Waking the Dragon’ Bike
Rally. We need now need to raise $10,000 in sponsors by March 1st. Looking for sponsors NOW. We
currently only have $500.00 in sponsorships. Charter voted last week to become a $250.00 sponsor.
Hopefully other charters will be able to step up
and do the same.
Our next event will be the last weekend in March.
What do we want to do? Do we want a Saturday
event or Sunday event? It was decided to have a
Dart Run on Saturday March 25th. Other scheduled events- second weekend in July, last weekend
in September, second weekend in October.
Legislative:
Legislative Legislative Day was a success. We
had 5 members attend and all 5 rode their bikes.
We were able to meet with a couple of Representatives.
State side: A Right Of Way bill has been written
and will be sent to committee soon. This bill will
make it a Class B felony with a mandatory 6
month license suspension.
Helmet Bill will start in the sub-finance committee. At this time our chances look as good as they
ever had. Details given.
The bill that would allow us to use the emergency
lane when traffic is back up on the highway will not
be process this year due to lack of time.
Encourage everyone to contact their State Senator
to give their opinion about the Kid Bill that would
ban children from riding motorcycles and have
their Senator ask Finney not file his bill.
Federal side: HR 2046 bill right to repair your
bike or car or have someone else work on it. Manufactures fighting this, There has been 5 years of
trying to work out a non-law with manufactures
but this has failed. Yog went on to explain this bill
and EPA new regulations go hand in hand. That if
we don't keep up with this chrome and color will be
the only things you'll be able to do. Please consider
becoming a member of the MRF
BOD update: Elections Brooklyn Tom and John
Carter running for Corporate Director, Brooklyn
Tom was in attendance and talked about why he
was running for office.
Suzanne Fisher & Maria Carter are running for
Membership Chairman.
Charter voted and will be taken to the BOD to be
recorded. Next BOD meeting is March 12, 2:00 p.m.
Other organizational news: HOG, GA ABATE ,
CMA news update given.
Open Form:
Form No one had anything else to say.
Meeting was adjourned.
Life is a journey, so enjoy the ride and take the
long way home. Yog
Bad Joke of the Month
One day a man walked in a bar with a box. He sat down, opened the box and out popped a leprechaun.
The man told the bartender, "I want a Rolling Rock and a shot of whiskey for my buddy here."
There was man sitting at the end of the bar watching all of this and, after the leprechaun drank his shot
of whiskey, he ran down to the end of the bar and spit in the guy's face. Then he ran back.
The guy with the box said, "I'll have another Rolling Rock and a shot of whiskey for my buddy here."
After the leprechaun drank his shot of whiskey, he again ran to the end of the bar and spit in the man's
face, then dashed back. The guy with the box ordered another beer for himself and another shot for the
leprechaun. Again, the after the leprechaun drank his shot of whiskey, he ran down to the end of the
bar. But this time the man was waiting for him and he grabbed the leprechaun and held him in the air.
He said, "If you spit in my face again, I'm going to cut your pecker off." The leprechaun laughed and said,
"Leprechauns don't have peckers." Then the man said, "If you don't have peckers, then how do you pee?"
"By spitting," said the leprechaun.
If you have a suggestion for a joke of the month, send it to wyldkat437@yahoo.com
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Warren County Report
Our meeting opened at Charley’s Bar-B-Q with
the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 9 members
present including Buddy Dunlap.
TREASURERS: No funds have been disbursed or
received so we have $448.11 in our treasury.
NEW BUSINESS: Randy advised that the revamping of the newspaper has taken a lot more
work than expected and that its delivery has been
delayed because of this. He also apologized if
anyone incorrectly received a membership renewal card in the mail, explaining that the state
office is now in the process of updating the membership roster for all the charters and we were
using an old membership list from July. He then
addressed the Wakin the Dragon event and suggested that our charter use $250 of our treasury
to sponsor a banner at the stage to help further
promote CMT/ABATE. It’s going to be a great
opportunity for the charter and state to support.
It promises to be a great time and potentially a
big help to the state coffers.
The UCHRA Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast we
assisted with was a great success. We raised almost $1,000 to help families pay their higher
than usual utility bills this winter. Thanks to all
who showed up to help and/or support by eating.
Tommy Woods was the #1 advance ticket seller
and since he already has all of our t-shirts, Randy
offered him a hat instead.
Randy presented the charter with a Certificate
of Appreciation he received at the last CMA meeting. The certificate was signed by the President/
CEO of CMA as well as the
local chapter. We decided
that this honor needed to go
up on the wall at Charley’s
Bar-B-Q along side our May is
Motorcycle Safety & Ed Resolution. Stop by Charley’s and
take a look at it.
MEMBERSHIP It was decided that Rhonda and Bruce would come up with
a point system to begin a charter mileage competition for a year-end award of a trophy or patch.
Hopefully this would encourage more attendance
at our meetings, membership sign-ups and provide more opportunities to ride together. If you
have any suggestions, please get with Rhonda or
Bruce.
T ENNESSEE M OTORCYCLIST
PRODUCTS Charter shirts, EasyFit ® Ball caps
and patches, all with charter logo are available for
sale. Randy and Rhonda have the inventory at this
time.
SECRETARY/LEGISLATIVE REPORT We
planned to carpool for the February 7th Legislative
Rally day. Everyone was highly encouraged that
this is what our organization is all about. It really
impresses our elected servants when we care
enough to show up on the capital.
We will again this year continue the pursuit of our
helmet freedom bill carried through from last session as well as introduce a new one. We only need
to pass through one final committee with last year’s
bill to get to the House Floor for a full vote.
Remember the Legislative Session will be shorter
this year and likely end sometime around end of
April. State Legislators will hopefully prove to be
very interested in serving the needs of their constituents for their future November election bids.
There are several other motorcycle issues being
considered by our State Legislative Chairman and
team for possible introduction during this short session. One that seems a high priority is to put more
teeth on the Right of Way Violation law we passed
last session. An E-mail/Phone chain is in place to
get that info out to the charters. From there it is
up to us to get everyone informed and help them
contact their legislators about our bills.
ACTIVITIES We decided that for the sake of
weather we’d offer a choice of two different rides,
one being close and the other a little more distance.
The short ride will be a Riddle Ride and the longer
one a Poker Run. Riders will also have the choice to
do both if they get an early enough start. We have
shortened the 1st and last bike times so that we
might have more turn up for our event with less of
a time commitment. Bruce addressed our April 29th
Choice Ride.
Randy reminded everyone that we will be voting
on the two state Officers at the next meeting. He
requested that we make sure to look at the resumes
in the paper or online ahead of time so that we can
make an educated decision for State Director and
Secretary.
Buddy motioned that we adjourn and finding his
judgment to be in the best interest of all parties, we
did so promptly.
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Wheels Of Thunder Report
February 2, 2006
Director John Pierce called the meeting to order
at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silence for our
fallen brothers and sisters.
Treasurer’s Report – Jim reported we have
$717.99 in our account.
Minutes – A motion was made to dismiss the
reading of last month’s minutes and to accept
them as published in the newspaper and posted
on the web site. The motion was seconded and
approved. Minutes can be found on our web
site, www.cmtabate-wheelsofthunder.com, under the meeting date. (Also known as “Motion
1”)
Director’s Statement – John Pierce A bill was
introduced into the Senate on 1/18/06 that
would prohibit kids under the age of 10 from
riding on or driving motorcycles. The bill is being watched carefully. John reported that there
had only one fatality under the age of 9 was reported in 1994.
Other bills on the books as of 1/18/06 would
consider drag racing an excuse to confiscate motorcycles. The definition of “drag racing” needs
to be modified. As of now, two bikes side by side
at a stop light and pulling out at the same time
when the light turns green could be considered
“drag racing” according to this bill.
Wakin the Dragon, there are a couple of speed
bumps currently affecting the event. One is the
land where the event was held has been sold
and a decision won’t be made until March as to
whether or not the event will be held there.
Second, they will not permit alcohol at the site
until it is voted on in November. The Punkin
Center campground has offered to hold the
event on June 2 and 3rd. CMT-ABATE will
have a 20x20 booth available at the event. We
will receive 30% ownership in the event in return for our working at the event.
Membership – We had 46 people present at
tonight’s meeting including 6 guests.
Activities- Easy Rider show is this Saturday at
the Cook Convention Center.
Publicity- The Legislative Run will be on
2/7/06. A van has been rented for those wanting
to ride together. Call Karen if you want a spot on the
van.
Products- No report.
Webmaster- No report.
Old Business – Nada.
New Business – We will have a booth at the Easy
Rider Show on Feb 4th. Contact Cappy to sign up
and help.
Elections were held tonight for Director and Secretary/Membership as well as the Committee Chairs.
The results of tonight’s railroading are: Director:
John Pierce, Secretary/Membership: Al Nelson, Activities & Publicity: Karen & Malisa, Webmaster:
Bob Celmer, Sgt. Of Arms: Scot Faclker, Products:
Bob Munsell.
Congratulations to those elected…a big thank you to
those who have served the past year or two.
Remember, if you want to meet some folks and get to
know some folks better, the best way is to raise your
hand and say “I’ll help”.
AnnouncementsClub NewsSCMC – Sweetheart Poker Run on February 12.
Registration begins at the Crossing. Live bands and
good food. Flier is posted on their website at southerncross.com.
BFMC – 4th annual party going on this weekend.
Wolfpack - Mardi Gras bash on Feb. 18 at 345 Madison, downtown. Party starts at 9:00 pm and goes until…… Tickets are $10 in advance. Prizes, costume
contest, free parking, security.
MSSR – will be riding to east TN May 4-7th. They
will meet at Canada Road and I-40. Everyone welcome to ride with them. May 19-21 they will be
heading to Mountain Home, AR. All riders are invited to join them on their weekly rides. Sunday is
AARP day (for us old, black leather Harley riders).
A motion was made to adjourn. It was seconded and
approved by the membership. We’re outta here!
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Upper Cumberland Report
Bikers are Everywhere
Ron opened up the meeting and led us all in the
pledge of allegiance. Secretary read the minutes from
lat month's meeting. LD gave treasurer's report in
Dean's absence.
Warren County members got to hear an incredible statement more than once last Tuesday on the
Hill. “You guys are everywhere!” What a multifaceted statement if you think on it.
Legislative- February 7th is Legislative Day at
Legislative Plaza. Old Business- May event dates
may have to be changed. The STR/ Wakin' the
Dragon joint venture is not set in stone. More details
as they unfold.
Later I thought “Why didn’t I say Look Twice
Save a Life! Motorcycles are Everywhere!” Then
again, that’s only one of many reasons why we
were all gathered there for our annual Legislative
Rally Day. In a nutshell that repeating statement
confirmed to me that once again we delivered a
clear & consistent message. We are here, just
like last year, and we’re not going away.
New Business- MRF reports are in. If you are not
receiving your paper- please give name and address
to make sure it gets in the state office computer.
Charter office nominations are next month. State
ABATE by-laws are changing. Charters will vote on
the changes at a later date. BOD meeting is March
12th. Vote for new state officer(s).
Activities- Charter Fun Run Books will be discussed later. Spring Thaw & Swap Meet will be
March 25th at the Tennessee Expo Center in
Smyrna, TN. Admission is $6 a person. Hat Trick
won by Guy Donnely, AGAIN!! Membership drawing
was won by Carol Farris who was not present. Money
stays! March 5th meeting will be at Scooters and
Hooters at 1:00pm. Scooters & Hooters is located off
136N on Waterloo Rd about 10- 12 miles north of
Cookeville at the site of the June Bug Boogie. If you
need further directions, call me at ( 931 ) 252- 4766
and we can meet and ride/ follow to the meeting.
April 2nd meeting is at the Hawg Barn Lounge on
Hwy 70W/ W Broad in Cookeville at 12:00 noon.
Would like to thank Big Springs Bar and Grill for
having us. Meeting adjourned! Until next month, ride
safe and free! - Lynn
Buffalo River
Thanks go out to Mark miller and Jimmy Tie-wire for
coming that far for our membership meeting. Thanks
RickyZ for setting it up, and thanks to the Splitrail
bar for letting us invade on a Sunday. Buffalo
River’s St. Valentine’ s Day Massacre Dance was lots
of fun even with the low attendance. Thanks to Steve
for coming over and to the new and interesting prospective members, oops, people, we met for making it
a very entertaining evening. After reviewing the
events of Legislative Day, we got busy planning for
our St. Paddy’s Day run, March 18th at E&E Food
and Spirits on Hwy 64, Waynesboro, 1mile west of
Natchez Trace. The fun starts at noon. We’re out.
Warren County Charter members got to enjoy a
very positive day. We confirmed that all three of
our Legislators would still be supporting our bill
for helmet freedom. Our hopes for stiffer Right of
Way Violation penalties and other potential legislation were also well received for support.
That was the most effective point I think we
could have made for the day. We are everywhere.
We work, pay taxes, contribute to our communities, and we not only vote, we show up when it
counts.
So next time the ‘all-call’ to the Capital comes
from the state, I hope you treat yourself to the
awesome and powerful experience of just being
present. We can do it WITH you but we can’t do
it WITHOUT you. Rhonda Williams
Southwest Report
With 7 members present and no guests, we
started the meeting off with the pledge.
Officers present– Director Taz, Assistant Director– Frank, Legislative- Terry, Treasurer– Debbie, Secretary and Sergeant at arms-Steve.
Treasury Report– We have $172.00
Legislative– Terry informed the charter about
Senate Bill SB2468, a bill prohibiting a child 10
yrs ( or younger) from riding on a street bike. We
need to stop this bill dead in it’s tracks. Call your
local Senator.!
Tuesday is Legislative Day, (Feb 7th) Plans were
made by those planning to attend.
Discussion about the ’Wakin’ The Dragon’ Rally
was made during the remainder of the meeting.
Stay Warm and Ride Safe, Steve.
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2 FEB 06
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To Whom it May Concern
(A letter for everyone to copy and distribute to everyone you know. We need to get busy to try to stop this one. Thanks to the
author for so eloquently stating the problem, and to J. P for all his hard work. Ed. )
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Below is a bill introduced in both the House & the Senate for the 2006 legislative session. Senator
Thelma Harper is sponsoring the bill in the Senate, and Representative Nathan Vaughn is carrying the
bill in the House. Senator Raymond Finney had introduced a similar bill last month that would keep
children 10 years old and younger from riding or driving a motorcycle, and CMT/ABATE is gearing up to
defeat that bill. With Sen. Thelma Harper now supporting a bill that will keep children 9 years old and
younger from riding as a passenger on motorcycles, our task has become very difficult. Senator Harper is
very well known and will gain a lot of support on this bill from her friends both on the Hill, and in the
community. We need your support in our fight.
NO MORE "NANNY" LAWS!!!
Essentially this bill is trying to create a law that will tell you how you can or cannot raise your own
children & grandchildren. Do you want the government doing that? This could be the beginning of a line
of laws that protect you from yourselves that could eventually lead to the end of motorcycle riding all together. Or this can stop here and we can show the government we wont allow them into our private
lives.
Tennessee already has a law that states that a passenger on a motorcycle must have a seat and that
their feet be planted firmly on the foot pegs or floorboards. What more do we need? According to figures
we have received from the Tennessee Department of Safety, the Tennessee Department of Health, and
even NHTSA, it shows that children 9 and under dying on motorcycles is not a problem in Tennessee.
Each agency reports only one death over the last 5-12 years, although the years of the death do not coincide with each other. This is excellent evidence that bikers are taking care of their own and do not need
the government to tell us to do the right thing.
What we at CMT/ABATE request is that you get on the phone, write a letter, send an email, or make a
personal visit to your Senator & Representative requesting that He/She NOT support either Senate Bill
3032 or House Bill 3311. Ears will be a little more receptive this year due to the elections coming up, so
take advantage of that. Make your voice heard. Help keep the government out of our private lives so we
may live free with our constitutional rights intact.
SB3032 -filed for intro on 02/16/2006
SENATE BILL 3032 By Harper
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 8, Part 1, relative to riding on motorcycles.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5555-8-164, is amended by adding
the following new subsections thereto:
(e) No operator shall carry as a passenger on a motorcycle any person who is less
than the age of nine (9) years.
(f) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2006, the public welfare requiring it.
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Important Warning
There is a dangerous, contagious, bug going around that endangers all of our freedoms. It starts with
just a little tiredness, such as I worked all day and I am too tired to go to a meeting. It progresses from
that to a general feeling of blah, such as I don’t have time to, don’t have the money to, blah, blah, blah.
Besides it is just one meeting. That leads to a overall case of the else’s, somebody else’s job, nobody else’s
going, everybody else’s going to take care of it. The next step is the worst of all, where it gets contagious.
That is the forgetfulness. I forgot about that. I forgot can kill all the freedoms we have. Suppose if we
forgot, and someone with an opposing agenda remembered, and that made riding a motorcycle illegal? If
we forget to vote, and a whole influx of anti-everything we like get elected? That is when it is too late. It
becomes a terminal illness instead of just chronic. Leaving everything to just a few really hardworking
people is all fine and good, but if you are not part of the cure, you are either the diseased or the disease
itself. If you do not make your presence known, how can anyone hear your opinion? That also leaves the
problem of the ones left with the job getting burnt out and fed up. All major impositions to our freedom
started with the same cause. It is what has started the gun control laws, the entire Patriot act was
passed because of it and it’s partner– fear. Fear of change, fear of differences and fear of the unknown.
We as Americans, and particularly as bikers are not usually known for fear, so it must be the Apathy.
With apathy just one little “ I am too busy, don’t feel like it, or someone else will do it” can be the difference between the world we know and one we don’t want. Stand up Show up and make yourself heard.
We all have other things to be doing, but we can not let someone else be responsible for protecting our
personal freedom.
apathyapathy- n 1: an absence of emotion or enthusiasm 2: the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in
things generally [syn: indifference, spiritlessness]
This is an example of what happens when no one cares or acts to protect the things we take for granted.
Can you imagine a world without trees, ponds or deer? I don’t want to and I don’t want my children to.
Not even my children’s great-grand children. I am using this story as a worst case scenario.
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ACTIVITIES
March
18th B/R St.Paddy’s Thaw @ E&E
27th D/H Run watch for details
25th TN Valley Dart Run noon @
Mac’s Pub
27th27th-28th Vietnam Vets
Event @ Parkers Crossroads - exit
108 on I-40
April
29th29th-30th Sumner Alcohol Free Ride
13th Nashville Scavenger Hunt
20th U/C Fun Run
25th25th-27th S/W Rodeo
4th S/west Riding meeting
10am @ the Elks Lodge Henderson 18th U/C Fun Run
24th S/W Poker Run
July
29th Warren Legis. fundraiser
September
1st1st-3rd WoT Freedom Bash
4th LABOR DAY
8th8th-10th Hawg Holler Bike Fest Fall
1st –2nd Warren Liberty Ride
30th S/west Blessing of the
Bikes @ noon
10th U/C Legis. Run
4th INDEPENDENCE DAY
May
12th–
12th–14th U/C weekend party
4th U/C watch for details
19th –21st Thunder on the River
8th8th-9th Sumner Run
22nd22nd-24th Bent Fork Bike Fest
23rd
Soaring Eagle Legislative Run
30th
8TH Soaring Eagle
19th19th-21st Hawg Holler Bike Fest
Sun
29th–
29th–30th B/R Bluegrass Jam
2nd2nd-3rd Wakin the Dragon
Maryville
15th WoT Legislative Run (rain
date 5-6-06)
Skull Bone Bike Rally
15th15th-16th D/H Natchez Trace Run
August
June
15th D/H Bike Show noon @ VFW
28th28th-30th
15th U/C Fun Run
Memorial Day
8th8th-9th Sumner -watch for details
22nd Soaring Eagle membership
drive
9th TN Valley Charity Run
noon @ Mac’s Pub
30th TN Valley Teddy Bear
Run noon @ Mac’s Pub
March 2006
Mon
Tue
D/H Poker Run
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Vol mtg @ 6
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SWest mtg @ 2
B/G mtg @ 3
S/E mtg @7
Sm/W mtg@
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N/E mtg @ 6
7
R/Co mtg@ 7
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WoT mtg@ 7
12
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Sputniks
Day
18
B/R St.Paddy’s
Thaw @ E&E
19 TN V mtg @ 2
D/H mtg @ 4
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25
TN Valley Dart
Run noon @
Mac’s Pub
H/R mtg @ 7
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Logan’s Elliston Av
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Happy ST Patrick's DAY
Sun
March Reminders: BoD meeting Mar12 @ 1
Elks Lodge
Madison
B/R St Paddy’s
Run Mar 18
E&E @ noon
Waynesboro
TN Valley Dart
Run Mar 25 Mac’s Pub @
noon Chattanooga
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
W/C mtg @ 3
Vol mtg @ 6
5
U/C mtg@ 1pm
SWest mtg @ 2 Elks club
B/G mtg @ 3 Mark’s house
S/E mtg @7 china Garden
6
N/E mtg @ 6
Rush Street
7
R/Co mtg@ 7
Torino’s
8
9
WoT mtg@ 7
Pig N Whistle
10
11
12
BoD @ 1pm
13
14
15
16
Sumner Mtg @ 7
Sputniks
17
St. Paddy’s
Day
18
23
24
25
TN Valley Dart Run
noon @ Mac’s Pub
H/R mtg @ 7
Country Cafe
Elections
19
TN V mtg @ 2 Mac’s pub
D/H mtg @ 4 Thunder Alley
26
20
27
21
Nash mtg @ 7
Logan’s Elliston Av.
28
22
B/R St.Paddy’s
Thaw @ E&E
B/R Meeting @noon
2