January 2016 - ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

R Zero Meltdown Party 2.6.2016 R1 Chili Cookoff & Euchre Tourney 2.7.2016 R9 Daytona North Party 3.12.2016 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
Barbara Tittle
330-677-1845
DD-Tim ”TJ” Johnson 330-360-7752
Columbiana County
Sam Sacconi
330-227-9900
Mahoning County
Jeff Beatty
330-647-8420
Portage/Summit Counties
P.*SHIRLEY* Stokes 330-644-4572
Stark County
Robert Fedor
330-546-7450
Trumbull County
Jeff Beatty
330-647-8420
Region 01
Vickie Rayl
DD OPEN
Belmont County
Lee Irwin
Harrison County
Jefferson County
Larry Dobbins, Sr.
Monroe County
417-737-4874
740-310-0992
OPEN
740-765-4825
OPEN
Region 02
Jim ‘Goofy’ Bown
740-704-4322
DD ‘Smoke’ James 740-819-0645
DD Bret 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
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
Region 05
www.abate.com
Tim Kaelin
513-561-4745
DD Denny Wichert 513-410-1930
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
Dave Griffin
937-381-7483
DD-Marilyn Griffin 937-381-7386
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
DD– Ron Sears
419-463-8464
Erie County
‘Bushman’ Sprague 419-680-8584
Huron County
Larry Morgan
567-201-3062
Lucas County
Mike Stock
419-654-5446
Ottawa County
Nate Monday
567-219-1269
Sandusky County
Bill “Grease” Willer 419-665-2068
Seneca County
Claude Schindorff 419-619-2834
Wood County
Mike Stock
419-654-5446
B: Paul Rayl 417-737-1314
D: Brian Jordan 419-307-3506
Hocking County
Fairfield County
Perry County
Vinton County
Morgan County
Noble County
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
Charles ‘Jason’ Jones 440-261-1122
Cuyahoga County
Open
Geauga County
Open
Lake County
Open
Region 14
Pete Barnes
DD-Jason Smith
Crawford County
Craig Gubernath
Hancock County
Lonnie Ritter
Hardin County
Jeremy Billenstein
Marion County
Mandy Smith
Morrow County
Guy Campo
Wyandot County
Lisa Barnes
Region 16
Cowboy Whitman
DD– Chuck Austin
Ashland County
Cowboy Whitman
Holmes County
Cowboy Whitman
Lorain County
Wayne Snyder
Medina County
Garret Robison
Richland County
Deborah Stephens
Wayne County
Milan Sigler
330-567-3127
330-234-8483
330-567-3127
330-567-3127
440-774-2566
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
740-802-8702
419-563-4861
Open
419-619-6603
Region Directors and
County Coordinators
740-360-0760
NOTE: Updates should
be sent to:
740-361-4964
outspokin@abate.com
419-512-4270
~ AND ~
stateoffice@abate.com
419-294-8066
Region 08
Tim Cordray
740-269-1213
DD: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882
Carroll County
OPEN
Stark County
Terry West
330-455-8287
Tuscarawas County
Terry Correll
330-243-1681
Region 09
Roger Wright
DD Cynthia Piper
Delaware County
Franklin County
Pat Lytle
Madison County
Pickaway County
Jeff Bowersock
Pike, Ross &
Scioto Counties
Union County
Region 10
Chris Weil
DD-Chris Long
614-286-7676
614-747-0788
Open
614-296-2857
Open
614-306-2570
Open
Open
614-975-1901
614-206-1742
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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
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State Officer Reports: COB Corner, Jim Elgin Advertisers/Services (Con't.) 5 Rider Insurance 10 Executive Director, Ed Schetter 6 Business Card Ads 26 Government Relations, Scott 'Woody' Wood 7 Law Offices of Ralph Buss 31 Safety & Ed Director, Mike Stock 8 Thunder Roads Mag Ad 34 20 2015 Raffle Bike Winner Info, Jim Sprague Featured Articles: MRF Reports NCOM Biker News Bytes AMA News Ask Our Lawyer‐Rod Taylor Shootin' the Breeze, Bummer Flyers: R 0 Meltdown 2‐6‐16 R 1 Chili Cook Off and Euchre Party 2‐7‐16 Awareness Rally Blessing of the Bikes Easy Rider Bike Show Raffle Bike R 6 Daytona North 3‐12‐16 June Jam Info State Seminar Registration 3‐18,19‐16 www.abate.com
Forms: Look Twice Sign Order Form 9 12 13 14 24 8 Sustaining Supporter Information 35 Advertising Form 36 BADATO Order Form 38 Region News: Regions Zero ‐ 3 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 33 11 27 Regions 4‐7 28 Region 8‐14 29 Region 16 32 Miscellaneous: Region Map : Region Officers 3 Business Information 5 Cleaning Out the Corral ‐ Classifieds 34 Membership Application 40 OutSpokin’
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ABATE
of Ohio, Inc.
COB Corner
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 $30 single, $50 couple.
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Jim “SNAFU” Elgin
Chairman of the Board
STATE OFFICE INFO
The New Year is here and we are loaded for Bear and ready to hit the ground running. 2016 shows much promise, we need to take full advantage of all opportunities that present themselves in our State Legislature and bring the wins home. With your help this is exactly what we will do. Take some time and stop by your General Assembly Members Local Offices and visit with them or their Office Staff and get on a first name basis with them, talk about the Issues we are focused on and put a copy of Woody’s Report or better yet an Outspokin’ Magazine or something from one of our many resources, that spell out our concern for the Issue at hand, this is how it is done, start at home base. Membership has been on a slide the past couple of Months and we need more Members, we must keep our Current Members and bring in new people to boost our ranks. How can we do this? Reminds me of an opportunity that presented itself at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Meeting of the Minds 2013 hosted by ABATE of Ohio, Inc. in September that year in Columbus, Ohio. It went like this; I was talking with Gary Sellers R6, in the Lobby of the Plaza North Hotel Friday Evening after the conclusion of the Days Training Sessions and a young man rode up on a Sport Bike, parked near the Lobby Doors and walked up to us and said he was new to the Motorcycle World and was curios why all the Motorcycles were parked around the Hotel. Gary jumps right in, gives the Novice a brief explanation what an SMRO is and our connection to the National Motorcycle Rights Organizations’ AND offered to pay the Young man’s dues for his first year if he promised to renew for at least one year. Done Deal! They both broke out $25.00 and I signed the New Blood up for a 2 year Membership. Thanks Gary, no wonder you are World Famous. Terry Billy R2 has some great Ideas also so drop him a line. 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
MRF: www.mrf.org/
www.abate.com
NCOM: www.ON-A-BIKE.com
OMTA: www.ohiotrails.org/
www.roadhazard.org
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Street Address: 3999 Parkway Lane #11,
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Fax: 614-319-4715 (call ahead)
Office Hours:
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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: Mike Noe
Executive Director: Ed Schetter
Treasurer: Kim Chafin
Secretary: Cindy Balach
Deputy Directors: A: TJ Johnson - B: Paul Rayl
C: Kolman Fuzy - D: Jim Sprague
State Security Dir.: John Shankster
State Products: OPEN
State News Dir.: Diane Thompson/Lisa Barnes
Government Relations Dir.: Scott “Woody” Wood
Safety & Ed. Director: Mike Stock
State Events Director: Bill Balach
Technical Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson
Office Staff: Chris Winchester
Ohio MRF Rep: Robin Biltz Pickens
NCOM Rep: Larry Morgan
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Let me start out by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. ABATE
2015 was of Ohio, Inc.
a good year and ABATE of Ohio Executive Director
stands stronger Ed
because of all the “Enjoying the Ride”
hard work of mem‐
Schetter
bers and officers. The Fixing Amer‐
ica’s Surface Trans‐
portation (FAST) Act has passed both the House and Senate and is off to the President’s desk for signature (It should be signed by the time you get this but this report was sent in in early December to give our hard working editors a chance to enjoy the holidays and spend time with friends and family.) This 5 year bill will give us the first highway bill that spans more than 2 years since 2005. I will not dwell on the 20 some‐
thing extensions placed on the old highway bill as the can was kicked down the street to be someone else’s responsibility. Now the states can plan on longer term projects and we have to make sure that they are done is a way that is safe for mo‐
torcycles. There were some big victories in this bill so Thank You to all that took those that took the time to contact your Legislators and communicate the wishes of the motorcycling public. The Motorcycle Advisory Council was re‐established to advise the U.S. DOT on infrastructure related subjects. Con‐
tinuation of nation motorcycle safety grants have been contin‐
ued as well as distracted driving grant programs. Within one year of passage of the FAST Bill the Secretary will provide the states with Share‐The‐Road language to help stress the impor‐
tance of sharing the road with Motorcycles. It discontinues funding for the prejudicial motorcycle only check points. It also limits and establishes ownership of and access to the data stored on vehicle data recorders. Now on to 2016. We here in the great state of Ohio are half way thru the legislative cycle. We have this year to get any bills passed before having to start over again. In 2015 motorcycle fatalities were up. What do we have to do that this doesn’t become a www.abate.com
trend? Over 40% of the accidents and fatalities were unen‐
dorsed riders. What do we need to do to get these people the training and eventual endorsement that they obviously need, or are we going to give the safety‐crats the “look at the num‐
bers, they’re too dumb to take care of themselves” argument. What are we going to do with these 3 wheeled enclosed side‐
by vehicles that are being title and licensed as motorcycles? Is there anything else we need to add to our legislative agenda? We have a lot of work to do this year. March is our State Seminar and these questions along with other issues and many great presenters will be presented. If you are able, please attend. Have your opinion heard as we set the direc‐
tion for ABATE of Ohio for 2015. (I’m sure there’s an ad in this great newsletter somewhere about it. You don’t need me to ramble on about it.) Let’s make 2016 a great year. Enjoying the ride, Ed Schetter Proud Executive Director ABATE of Ohio Inc enjoyingtheride1@aol.com OutSpokin’
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Welcome to State Motorcycle Riders Organizations, including 2016. ABATE of Ohio, Inc., to not support the use of fu‐
els more than 10% ethanol without further testing With the on the effects on motorcycles. ABATE
of Ohio, Inc.
new year is With an increase in the amount in ethanol be‐
the optimis‐ ing used to mix in the fuel supply, it is possible Government Relations
tic hope that that there may be an increase in the allowable Director
it will be a Scott “Woody” Wood
percentage of ethanol. Watch for possible up‐
good year dates on this issue from the MRF. and good Coming up in March is ABATE' of Ohio's State things are Seminar at Mohican State Park Lodge. around the Please forward any ideas or suggestions to me corner. at legislativedirector@abate.com. We are having The MRF has reported that Obama's admini‐
a contest this year in an attempt to encourage stration and the EPA have raised the total number attendance. The non‐hosting region with the most of gallons of ethanol that is to be mixed with the people in attendance will decide the location of nation's fuel supply to 18.11 billion gallons. This is the seminar the following year. Hope to see lots a significant increase from the 17.4 billion gallons of folks there! Regards, that was proposed last May. It is however a sig‐
nificant decrease from the 22.5 billion gallons that Scott "Woody" Wood was laid out by Congress in 2007. Currently the maximum percentage of ethanol State Government Relations Director that can be sold retail is 10%. The Motorcycle Rid‐ ABATE of Ohio, Inc. ers Foundation has been directed by Sustaining woody702001@yahoo.com www.abate.com
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Hi Friends,
You will be
reading this the first of
2016 and the annual
ABATE
stats are not good.
of Ohio, Inc.
We’ve had a rough year
so far; 2015 has 3596
Safety & Education
crashes and 150 fataliDirector
ties compared to 2014
with 3615 crashes and
Mike Stock
138 fatalities. It will be
March before I will be
able to sum up 2015
showing age groups, single vehicle accidents and impaired
causes. The timing depends on how fast the reports get finalized. As I sit here writing this the weather men are telling me
that December is going to get warm again, so we’re probably
not done. Yes, I would love to get out and make one or two
more runs but I’m probably done for the year. I hope everyone
who is out there rides safe and we can hope for an early spring.
In the first part of December the U.S. senate approved the Federal Highway Bill and it looks like the President
will sign it. This will be the first highway bill spanning longer
than two years since 2005. Some highlights:
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Re-establishing the Motorcycle Advisory Council
Continuation of the funding of Motorcycle safety
grants
Funding distracted driving grant program
Share-The-Road Model Language, on the importance of sharing the road safely with motorcycles
Stop Motorcycle Check Points
Limitation and owner definition on data retrieval
from vehicle event data recorders
ride please remember that salt and brine stays on the roads after
the snow leaves. I like to wait for a good rain and then I will
suit up and go for that winter ride. If you just can’t wait for the
roads to get clean, wash your bike well when you get back.
That stuff will just eat at your bike parts. It is nice to say I rode
every month this year. We do like a challenge.
How many of you have found the center line rumble
strips? The state has started doing some test strips around the
state. The one that I found is on Route 68 just north of Kenton.
If you get a chance to check them out let me know how your
bike handles on them. I will make sure your comments get to
the ODOT.
This is the start of a new year and I would like to see all of us
have a safe ride. So my question of the month is; What is the
most beneficial way to promote motorcycle safety? The use of
billboards, bumper stickers or magnets, radio, TV commercials, newspapers or magazines, events? Let me know
mikestock419@gmail.com or 419-654-5446
The Sate Seminar is coming up in March on the 19th
It is a great place to learn how ABATE works and how we can
make a difference. Any questions contact the state office or
me. It is a fun way to meet Bikers from around the state that
have the same goals as yourself.
Ride within your limits
Mike Stock Safety and Education Director mikestock419@gmail.com 419‐654‐5446 This will be in place for five years and it gives us
new programs that we can utilize. Many of the regulations and
programs apply to all vehicles and do not single out motorcycles. This is a very good advancement of what we work for.
As we all hope for warm weather in January, if you
www.abate.com
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MRF NEWS
Motorcycle Riders
Foundation
1325 G Street NW | Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org
MAC Membership and NHTSA Ban Targets on the MRF Ra‐
dar December 7, 2015 As previously reported by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), the U.S. Senate approved the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act within a few hours of the U.S. House voting in favor of the same legislation. Now that the bill is in front of the President for his signature, it’s important to note two very important issues on which the MRF will be working vigorously.  The language within the FAST Act that reestablishes the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC) to advise the U.S. Department of Transportation on motorcycling infrastructure issues does not, unfortunately, spell out the motorcycling organizations that will make up the membership of the Coun‐
cil. Instead, organizations that wish to be included now need to lobby the Secretary of Transportation to be a member. The MRF had been a member of the original incarnation of the MAC, and we will be actively lobbying to be once again in‐
cluded in the MAC membership. The MRF already has the commitment of several members of Congress to support our efforts of inclusion, and we will work diligently to ensure that the voice of motorcyclists is included in the Council’s makeup.  While the MRF was not successful in our effort to in‐
clude language within the FAST Act to expand the ban on lobbying States (without invitation) using taxpayer dollars to all of the DOT, the ban that prohibits NHTSA from doing so remains intact. The MRF will continue to closely monitor NHTSA to ensure that they adhere to the limits of the ban and that your tax dollars are not used against you, and we will be working to expand the ban to include all of the DOT. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to thank our supporters within Congress for their upcoming efforts to have the MRF included as a member of the MAC, and our members who tirelessly support the cause to defend motor‐
cyclists’ rights.EPA Raises Ethanol Blend Levels www.abate.com
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that the Obama administration, along with the Environmental Protec‐
tion Agency (EPA), last week raised the amount of ethanol and other renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's gas supply, announcing that 18.11 billion gallons of renewable fuels must now be blended into the nation's gaso‐
line supply in 2016. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), as directed by our Sustaining State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations (SSMRO’s), does not support the use of ethanol fuels higher than E10 (10% ethanol) or any other newly developed fuel blends, including alternative renewable fuels, without further testing on motorcycle engines and obtaining specific recom‐
mendations from motorcycle manufacturers approving their use. This increase comes as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a mandate that was meant to encourage the use of domestic ethanol in U.S. gasoline supplies, and supporters claim it helps reduce carbon pollution and cuts American depend‐
ence on foreign fuel. Higher ethanol blends, however, void new motorcycle warranties and have been reported to cause damage to motorcycle fuel systems and other engine compo‐
nents. Interestingly, while the EPA announcement of the 18.11 bil‐
lion‐gallon figure is significantly above the 17.4 billion gallons initially proposed in May, it falls far below the 22.3 billion‐
gallon amount laid out by Congress in 2007 legislation and raises new questions about the viability of the controversial Renewable Fuel Standard moving forward. As part of its 2016 Legislative Agenda, the MRF will continue to call for further motorcycle engine testing with these blends and seek manufacturer recommendations regarding their use, and as always, the MRF will continue to keep its members apprised of any actions regarding the ethanol issue.. Federal Highway Bill headed to the President’s Desk The U.S. Senate approved the Fixing America’s Surface Trans‐
portation (FAST) Act by an 83‐16 vote within a few hours of the U.S. House voting 359‐65 in favor of the highway bill compromise ‐ one day before the current funding extension was set to expire. OutSpokin’
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E‐NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1‐(800) ON‐A‐BIKE or visit www.ON‐A‐BIKE.com. CONGRESS MOVES TO DE‐FUND MOTORCYCLE‐ONLY CHECKPOINTS On November 5, the U.S. House of Representatives approved their version of the federal Highway Bill which, like the Senate companion measure, contains provisions of importance to motorcyclists, most notably the ban on federal funding of motorcycle‐only roadside checkpoints. In addition to curbing the controversial roadblocks, the House bill also authorizes a motorcycle crash prevention study; revives the federal Motorcycle Advisory Council; continues off‐road trails funding; and makes highway safety grants more accessible. Approved by a bipartisan vote of 363‐64, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (HR 3763) provides $325 billion in transportation funding over the next six years, corresponding to similar legislation passed by the U.S. Senate earlier this year. Unfortunately, the House highway bill does not include similar Senatorial language that would ban the U.S. DOT from lobbying local, state and federal governments on policy issues such as mandatory helmet laws, so it is important to contact your federal representatives to adopt such a compromise when the House and Senate convene a conference committee to iron out the details. WACO INFO One hundred seventy‐seven people were arrested and held on million dollar bonds following the melee in Waco, Texas in May that left nine bikers dead and nearly twenty wounded, and on November 10th prosecutors announced 106 felony indictments charging defendants with engaging in organized criminal activity. “The Waco Grand Jury indictments on 106 individuals for engaging in organized crime are not convictions,” explains David "Double D" Devereaux of the Motorcycle Profiling www.abate.com
Project (www.MotorcycleProfilingProject.com), “The Grand Jury only determines whether the prosecutor has sufficient evidence to indict. The Grand Jury only hears from the prosecutor, no defense attorneys are allowed, and does not make a determination on guilt.” “Double D”, who is also a member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force (NCOM‐LTF), says that as examining trials have made clear, the basis of the prosecutor’s argument in many of these case relies solely on an individual’s association with a motorcycle club that had members accused of committing a crime on May 17th. “These indictments based solely on association, particularly the cases where the prosecutor admits that there is no evidence that the individual participated in any crime or violence, flies in the face of recent Federal Court precedent.” A U.S. District Court decision in Coles v. Carlini, 9/30/2015, relying on Supreme Court precedent, concluded that the government may not impose restrictions on an individual solely because of their membership in a MC, including a 1% club that the government labels as a gang or criminal organization. “The criminal activity of others does not justify denying rights and privileges solely because of association with an unpopular organization,” according to Devereaux. “Although I agree with many that are concerned about the seemingly broken Waco criminal justice system, recent Fed decisions seem to say that the underlying assumptions of an indictment based solely on association are unconstitutional,” said Devereaux in a prepared document titled “Understanding the Waco Grand Jury Indictments.” “The decision by the Waco Grand Jury comes as no surprise to many considering the obviously over‐broad arrests, excessive bail, and unsuccessful challenges to probable cause during examining trials,” he concludes, adding that an overly‐broad indictment affords the prosecution the ability to offer plea deals, shield themselves against lawsuits, and pressure defendants to testify. IDAHO MOTORCYCLE CLUB WINS SETTLEMENT OVER CLUBHOUSE RAID Ten members of the Brother Speed MC, along with the club itself, will be splitting a $16,500 payment from the United States government, to settle their lawsuit over a 2013 raid on their Nampa clubhouse that yielded no charges. The club and its members sued numerous federal agents and the United States, saying their civil rights were violated when federal agents serving a search warrant broke down the door, set off flash‐bang grenades, and sent dozens of heavily armed SWAT team members into the small home. The club members were detained for up to three hours while agents forcibly removed their personal property, including their clothing, and confiscated club memorabilia, according to the club’s attorney, Craig Durham. “These were regular guys minding their own business that night,” Durham told The Spokesman‐Review newspaper. “They were not a threat, and (Continued on Page 15, NCOM Biker Newsbytes )
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AMA recommends the following: Excessive Motorcycle Sound 
All motorcyclists should be sensitive to community stan‐
dards and respect the right of fellow citizens to enjoy a peaceful environment. Since its inception in 1924, the American Motorcyclist As‐
sociation (AMA) has maintained a position of strong opposition  Motorcyclists should not modify exhaust systems in a way to excessive motorcycle sound. The AMA has funded informa‐
that will increase sound to a level that is offensive. This includes tion and public relations campaigns in support of quieter mo‐
the installation of unmuffled exhaust systems. torcycle use, and was the world’s first motorsports sanctioning  Organizers of motorcycle events should take steps‐‐
body to regulate and reduce the sound level of racing vehicles. through advertising, peer pressure and enforcement‐‐to make The AMA believes that few other factors contribute more excessively loud motorcycles unwelcome. to misunderstanding and prejudice against the motorcycling  Motorcycle retailers should discourage the installation and community than excessively loud motorcycles. All motorcycles use of excessively loud replacement exhaust systems, including are manufactured to meet federally mandated sound control unmuffled “straight pipes.” standards. Unfortunately, a small number of riders who install  The motorcycle industry, including aftermarket suppliers unmuffled aftermarket exhaust systems perpetuate a public myth that all motorcycles are loud. Efforts by regulators to rein of replacement exhaust systems, should adopt responsible in excessive motorcycle sound often miss the mark by singling product design and marketing policies aimed at limiting the cumulative impact of excessive motorcycle sound. out motorcyclists with ordinances and laws that are unfair, 
impractical and unenforceable. No single segment of the motorcycling community‐‐riders, event organizers, retailers and distributors, original equipment and aftermarket manufacturers, law enforcement and the safety community–‐can single‐handedly solve this problem. Although there are other sources of excessive sound such as loud cars and trucks, booming car stereos, poorly maintained generators, and whining leaf blowers, motorcyclists have a re‐
sponsibility to be part of the solution. Shifting blame and failing to adopt responsible, voluntary practices will only result in greater prejudice and discrimination against all motorcyclists, including excessively rigorous state and federal standards, more expensive and less attractive motorcycles, the reduction of choices in aftermarket products, abusive enforcement of cur‐
rent laws, and other measures that will negatively impact both riders and the motorcycle industry. Manufacturers producing motorcycles that meet the ap‐
propriate federal standards should continue to educate their dealers and customers that louder exhaust systems can de‐
crease the performance of motorcycles. 
Law enforcement agencies should fairly and consistently enforce appropriate laws against excessive vehicle sound and other sources of undesirable sound. 
The motorcycle industry and the safety community should educate customers and riders that excessive sound can be fa‐
tiguing, thus impairing good riding skills and judgment, making riding less enjoyable. The AMA and its Board of Directors wholeheartedly endorse these
recommendations and the Association will continue to advocate for
responsible behavior on the part of its members and all motorBased on its opposition to excessive motorcycle sound, the cyclists.
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HOW TO DEAL WITH A TRAFFIC TICKET THAT IS WRONG David Hendy, long time ABATE member, got a ticket on his 94 Dyna Glide. He called for advice and here is his story. While heading down a Chicago street with three travel lanes but two of which were not marked, David notice a police officer writ‐
ing a ticket up ahead and off to his right. He was aware of the rule to make way for the police officer. He slowed to a safe speed, moving as far left as he could safely, to give the officer more room. That officer stopped writing the ticket and stepped out in front of him and cited him for not moving into the unmarked adjacent lane which was occupied by another vehicle. David believed that the ticket was wrongfully issued as he did all he could do safely to give way to the officer (I wonder if louder pipes had anything to do with it?) David requested our advice as to how to defend the ticket as he did not want to plead guilty since he believed he was in the right and did not want points assessed against his license. Even though he protested vigorously at the scene, the officer did not accept his explanation, but did seem somewhat perplexed when the non marking of lanes was raised as an issue. Even though you may not have time to screw with it, my stock advice to all is to never, ever pay a wrongfully issued ticket for a lot of reasons ‐ principles, points, adverse impact on CDL holders etc. Same here, even though David could have paid it or sought deferral which would have nixed any points and saved him a lot of time and trouble. Dealing with the court system in downtown Chicago is not for the faint of heart. David wanted to fight it and good for him. We armed him with the basics; list the facts chronologically for the court, bring photos of the area and tell your story to the judge. And if you have a perfect driving record bring a copy of it to parade be‐
fore the court. It is usually thought not to be relevant, but most judges will let you have your say. He went to traffic court fully armed with a defense to the citation, but the police officer failed to show, which happens in cases where the po‐
lice officer facts are thin. When the officer failed to show the judge threw ticket out. Many officers will not show up for trial regarding questionable traffic citations. In those cases the court will almost always dismiss the ticket as they can usually www.abate.com
read between the lines. In this case, the day was won by David, his principles and the facts. BEING NICE FOR A REASON ‐ UNDUE INFLUENCE AND A PAR‐
ENT’S WILL Q: My mother lives out of state and has been assisted in her day to day activities by the next‐door neighbors. My mother has a will that leaves her estate (not large, but a nice chunk of change) to her children and grandchildren, but I recently found out that she may be changing her will to leave the es‐
tate to the next‐door neighbors who have been helping her. What can I do to prevent her from doing that? ABATE MEMBER A: Unless you want to take drastic measures, there's not much you can do to prevent someone from changing a will. Any competent person can execute a will, so unless you your mother is declared legally incompetent, you can't prevent her from changing her will. However, there are alternatives. A will can be disregarded by the Courts in probate proceeding if there had been "undue influence" on the testatrix during the drafting of the will. That is, if the writer of the will was being manipulated or coerced into changing the terms of the will or the beneficiaries of the will, then the will can be challenged in court. If you can pro‐
duce evidence that you mother was being unduly influenced by her neighbors to change her will, then the new will may be thrown out and you may be able to use the previous will. COPS JUST DOING THEIR JOB ‐ THE BAD IS YOUR EX Q: I’m being investigated by the local cops. The allegations are bogus, but they won’t tell me who made the charge. [ex‐
girlfriends and ex‐boyfriends are notorious ill‐informants] The police will only say it was confidential information. Is there anything I can do? ABATE MEMBER. A: Probably not. In most cases, the identity of informants can be kept confidential unless and until formal charges have been brought and that informant is identified as a witness. OutSpokin’
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there was no call for the use of terrifying, military‐style tactics to serve a simple search warrant.” The government admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement, under which the club will receive $4,000, and the individual members will receive payments ranging from $500 to $2,500. “This was never about money,” said chapter president Daniel Bugli. “It was about standing up for our rights as citizens and members of this community. Law enforcement officers shouldn’t be able to run roughshod over people’s rights based on speculation and assumptions.” BIKERS’ LAWYER FILES CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT AGAINST VEGAS POLICE A Nevada lawyer who represents motorcycle clubs has filed a federal civil rights, false arrest and negligence lawsuit against Las Vegas police after he was acquitted in March of a misdemeanor obstruction charge. Southern Nevada Confederation of Clubs (COC) attorney Stephen Stubbs alleges that a Las Vegas practice of harassing motorcycle club members led to his arrest in November 2013, and that being found not guilty by a local judge showed the arrest was improper. Stubbs told the Associated Press (AP) that he was prevented from representing a member of the Bikers for Christ motorcycle ministry who was being questioned by police, and who is a plaintiff in a recent lawsuit seeking at least $75,000 in damages from the department. Stubbs is representing members of biker groups, including the Mongols, Vagos, Stray Cats and Bandidos in a federal civil rights complaint filed in June 2012 alleging harassment by Las Vegas and other area police. The lawsuit is pending in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas. It was filed a day after a meeting of Mongols national leaders in Boulder City was monitored by hundreds of local and state police and federal agents. ANTI‐PROFILING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN PENNSYLVANIA On November 13, 2015 Pennsylvania Senator John Wozniak (D‐Johnstown) introduced Bipartisan Bill SB1058: An Act providing for motorcycle profiling prohibited, and the measure has been referred to Law and Justice. “No police officer or police department may engage in motorcycle profiling in this Commonwealth,” states the bill, and calls for police instruction on “what constitutes motorcycle profiling in patrol procedures and other police department operations and the duty to refrain from engaging in motorcycle profiling.” As defined in this legislation, "motorcycle profiling" means “the use of the fact that an individual rides a motorcycle or wears clothes or possesses paraphernalia that a reasonable person associates with such individuals as a factor in a decision to stop and question, take enforcement action against, arrest or search the individual or motorcycle in violation of Federal or State law.” Such violations by law enforcement “may bring a private www.abate.com
right of action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any police officer or police department that engages in motorcycle profiling in violation of this section. In the action, the victim may be awarded injunctive relief, actual damages, punitive damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs.” A companion measure, House Bill 1580, “prohibiting motorcycle profiling and establishing a private right of action” was introduced October 1st by Representative Garth Everett (R‐Muncy) along with 46 bipartisan cosponsors and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. 72 TYPES OF AMERICANS CONSIDERED “POTENTIAL TERRORISTS” Are you a conservative, a libertarian, a Christian or a gun owner? Support states’ rights? Belong to “The Patriot Movement”, or display a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag? Are you opposed to abortion, globalism, Communism, illegal immigration, the United Nations or the New World Order? Anti‐establishment? Do you believe in conspiracy theories, or ever visit “extremist” websites? Are you a veteran? If you answered yes to any of those questions, or a vast array of others, you may be an “extremist” or a “potential terrorist” according to official U.S. government documents. At one time, the term “terrorist” was used very narrowly, explains the alternative website www.activistpost.com, but says now the Obama administration is removing all references to Islam from terror training materials, and instead the term “terrorist” is being applied to large groups of American citizens, which it delineates in an article on their website; “72 Types of Americans That Are Considered ‘Potential Terrorists’ In Official Government Documents,” by D.C. attorney Michael Snyder. The “list” covers much of our country’s demographics and most of its citizenry, but if you belong to a group of people that is now being considered as “potential terrorists” by the government, the author warns that you should not take it lightly. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FUND PROVIDES SIGN‐LANGUAGE FOR DEAF RIDERS The National Motorcycle Safety Fund (NMSF), a 501(c)(3) charitable community organization created in 1980 to augment the work of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, has created a new grant program to help rider training sites cover the costs of hiring sign‐language interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing students. MSF‐recognized Rider Training Sites regularly receive requests to accommodate students with physical disabilities, so in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws, the NMSF grants will help defray the cost of sign‐language interpreters. There are many deaf and hard of hearing car drivers and motorcyclists on the road today. To compensate, drivers and motorcyclists typically employ risk‐reduction strategies such as Search/Evaluate/Execute (SEE), maintain longer following OutSpokin’
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Until then, it is difficult, if not impossible, to learn the identity of that person. That does not mean, however, that there are no limits on what an informer can do. If the identity of the informant is known, and the information given to the police is false, the informant can be sued for defamation. And if the informant is lying, the prosecutor can bring charges against the informant for providing false information to the police. DOGS HAVE SEARCH LIMITS TOO Q: I've seen on several occasions that a police officer will use a dog to sniff a car or bike that has been stopped for a traffic stop to see if there are any drugs. I would like to know if there is any research determining if drug sniffing dogs employed by police during traffic stops are actually detecting drugs or whether they are doing what their handlers want them to do. Do you have any thoughts? ABATE MEMBER A: You've raised an interesting issue. I haven't seen any cases on this question lately but if a person has been arrested on a drug possession charge in a case like that, they could file a request to see the training records for the dog that did the sniffing. Records of training for the dogs should be available to see if we have a real drug dog or a plant. Some cases have held that the police can use a dog during a traffic stop, but cannot prolong a stop just to bring a dog in. In other words, the police have to have a reasonable cause to detain you past the period necessary to deal with a traffic stop, and so would have to have probable cause before the dogs can be brought in. However, if the dog is already on the scene, the officer can have the dog sniff the car while the traffic stop is in progress. That is if he is really a drug sniffer. TOP REASONS A.B.A.T.E. LEGAL WAS CREATED BY THE BOARD ABATE LAWYERS really ride. They are motorcyclists representing motorcyclists. They know and understand the issues involved in motorcycle cases. They are staffed by experienced expert trial lawyers who have handled thousands of serious cases in the United States and Canada. Experienced investigators and former insurance company claim managers fill their ranks. They know how the other side thinks. That gives A.B.A.T.E. Legal the experience needed to be successful in handling your case. The more information about the adverse, the better. A.B.A.T.E. Legal lawyers have the highest ratings and respect of their peers. A.B.A.T.E. Legal is the lawyer for A.B.A.T.E. and serves as general counsel for its officers, directors and volunteers. In that role, it serves without pay ‐ just like the rest of the A.B.A.T.E. volunteers. And all ABATE officers and clients have Rod’s cell number. If he does not call you back right away, you can assume he died. How many of you have a lawyer’s cell number? A.B.A.T.E. Legal has drafted hundreds of wills for A.B.A.T.E. members FREE OF CHARGE. www.abate.com
A.B.A.T.E. Legal gives legal advice on personal legal issues experienced by its members ‐ FREE OF CHARGE. A.B.A.T.E. Legal created Roadhazard.org, which has saved countless injuries to bikers and damage to their bikes. AND BEST OF ALL, as a member of A.B.A.T.E. you and your family pay only 28‐1/2 percent of the recovery for personal injury or less. Most other lawyers will charge you 33‐1/3 percent to 40 percent or more. We notice that often times the adverse party to a crash does not have adequate insurance to pay for our members losses. In that case our lawyers need to be even more flexible and charge even less to get the job done. Try that with the other lawyers who won’t give you their cell number. Many times our members have mistakenly hired other lawyers who they thought were ABATE lawyers working for ABATE reduced rates. They found out too late that they were not ABATE lawyers and would charge a higher rate. Just try to get the non ABATE lawyer to reduce his rate to the ABATE rate. Hire the lawyer that works best for you, and why pay more? WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY ‐ HENRY GELDMEIER PASSED AWAY AND GAVE TO ABATE Henry Geldmeier took the ABATE RIDER COURSE many years ago. Did not know him well but knew that he was an owner of a grain elevator. He lived alone, with his motorcycles. And he saved his money ‐ more money that most. And he was good hearted to those that made a difference in his life . Henry’s will directed that five thousand dollars of his estate be set aside to ABATE in remembrance of the good they do. So do you want to remember your favorite motorcycle rights organization like Henry did? When you make out your will, you can include a gift to your favorite MRO. Whether it's your state ABATE organization or some other MRO, your support in your will ensure that your love of motorcycling is carried on. So set aside an amount that you can afford. Even if it is a $100.00 or $1,000.00 or just your favorite bike, you help insure the future of motorcycling in America. Ride Safe & Free, Rod Taylor ABATE Legal Services abatelegal.com All questions from ABATE members are answered confidentially
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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
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Happy New Year!!! According to the Chinese zodiac 2016 is the “Year of the Monkey”. The Red Fire Monkey to be precise. Not sure what that means exactly, but I’ve always thought that monkeys were cool....but not those flying monkeys in the Wizard of OZ of course. And certainly not the ones that scratch their butts as they make faces at you in the zoo. And not those nasty ones that throw coconuts at Cheetah just because he’s Tar‐
zan’s little ass‐kisser. And what’s up with that “Red Fire Mon‐
key” stuff? Sounds sorta bad doesn’t it? Okay, okay, I guess monkeys can be sorta creepy. I suppose we’ll just have to wait and see how this “Year of the Monkey” thing goes. But all kidding aside, every year really is a fresh start, a new chance to see what you can make of your life if you’re not completely satisfied (and very few of us are). It might take something simple like a new seat for your bike, or then again it might be something much more like a new job, or moving to a different home and neighborhood. In my case, most years I consider beginning a new diet and I try to control my appetite instead of allowing it to con‐
trol me. But then hunger causes uncontrollable urges to get the best of me if I just ride past a greasy burger joint or every time I watch a lip‐smacking episode of the “The Walking Dead” (I know! Disturbing isn’t it?). In any event it’s obviously best to not set yourself up with goals that might be difficult unless you’re sure you are up for the challenge. A few New Years ago I solemnly decided to shake things up a bit when I told myself that I would quit drinking, quit smoking, quit swearing and quit being such a deviant. Then I got over the hangover. I think that’s the way with many of us....we might have a deliberate intention to do something that would affect us in a positive way preventing some kind of personal misery, but then when we get over that specific misery and actually pause to think about it, we realize that following through with the solution would be too difficult or inconvenient....so we talk ourselves out of it by telling ourselves, “That’s not what I really wanted to do. What the hell was I thinkin’ about?” And ya know, I think that’s not a bad thing because if we were always carefully avoiding bad decisions and constantly striving www.abate.com
for excellence in our behavior, we’d not only be bored, we’d be boring. And now for something completely different....... I’ve been seeing and hearing a lot about those “self‐
driving” cars in the media lately. Well, if we could instantly go straight to the time when they had been tested, perfected, and were dependable, that might be fine....BUT (and notice there’s a big but here) until these things are proven to be su‐
per‐reliable and super‐trustworthy, imagine all the technologi‐
cal screw‐ups that are certain to cause death and destruction. I mean, how often has YOUR computer messed up? And all this stuff is going to be governed by computers: The vehicles’ “on‐board” computers that plot the paths of these things indi‐
vidually and the “Smart Highway” computers that monitor and determine the flow of the surrounding traffic that these things interact with. Other related issues may include specifically directed viruses....very tempting to any hackers who would want to cause mass pandemonium and chaos. By the way, it was discovered by ABATE a few years ago that there is abso‐
lutely NO plans concerning motorcycles regarding that “Smart Highway” system that is being developed for these self‐driving vehicles. Unlike a car, a bike isn’t just stop and go, turn left or right...there are SO many variables like leaning, counter‐
steering, and dealing with two wheeled stability as opposed to four, all of which must certainly depend on the “human guid‐
ance factor” and are, in fact, the things that would be the joy of riding a motorcycle. Maybe our “Human guidance” would cause mayhem with that automated Smart Highway system. I’m more than a little curious about how all this is going to turn out in the future. Speaking of the future (and to change gears once again)... Recently my good friend Jackie turned me on to a guy named Manoj Bhargava (pronounced Minosh Bargava). He’s the guy who marketed and made major bucks from that “5‐
Hour Energy” stuff. If you ever feel (like I do) that we NEED to occasionally hear something good about people and something positive about the future of mankind, then look for this guy on U‐Tube, Google, or whatever. If you have a few minutes, take the time to watch the 43 minute “Official” clip titled, “Billions in Change”. It really IS interesting and he’s not asking for some‐
thing or trying to sell anything. I’m not necessarily someone who is into people who preach about stuff like, “Things you can do to become a better you” or “How to make a better world” (although Jackie does have me sorting my trash now and she even hauls the recycla‐
bles away). But it’s great to hear of someone who really tries to make a difference and often succeeds in doing so by not just talking the talk, but walking the walk (like Jackie) and he spends much of his massive fortune on it. This guy gives hope for a better future on many levels, if nothing else simply be‐
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wealthy, not out of jealousy or because I covet their wealth, but because they have more than they deserve or need while so many have so little. Even Jesus supposedly said something like, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.” And that’s probably the only time yer ever gonna hear ME quoting the bible LOL!! Do yourself a favor and check out “Billions in Change”. Now, lastly for this month...... The other day Sherry from Region 8 emailed me with a request for two radio commercials that I had made for ABATE a while ago. So I sent them to her and she can do whatever she wants with them. I’m mentioning this because I’ve writ‐
ten about these things a few times in the past and very few have taken me up on my offer of sending out these commer‐
cials to anyone who asks for them, and that’s disappointing (maybe because it feels like nobody’s reading my columns LOL). Yet, I still think this is a step in the right direction for us. We are SO in need of the public attention that is re‐
quired for any grass roots, volunteer, organization. These things are professionally made, they’re safety oriented, and are designed to be easily broadcast by your local radio sta‐
tions as PSAs (Public Service Announcements) prominently mentioning ABATE of Ohio. Just ask your local stations to do it and they probably will. They (the stations) are required by the FCC to run so many PSAs anyway to maintain their li‐
censes, and now would be a good time to ask them to do so due to the fact that it might take a few months for the sta‐
tions to get these PSA spots into their broadcasting rotation. Email me and ask me to send them to you. My email is abate‐
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distances, make better use of peripheral vision, and check their mirrors more frequently. STUDY INDICATES MOTORCYCLE RIDERS’ INJURIES DIFFER WITH HELMET USE Helmet‐wearing motorcycle riders are less likely to hurt their heads in accidents, but end up with more injuries to other parts of their bodies, suggests new re‐
search. Researchers suggest in JAMA Surgery that the results may be due to helmeted riders being more likely to survive high‐force crashes, and ultimately end up with more exten‐
sive injuries. The authors write that loosening restrictions on helmets in some U.S. states allowed them to study how wearing head protection may influence other injuries. For the study, they used national data from 2007 to 2010 on almost 86,000 peo‐
ple with some sort of motorcycle‐related trauma, paying par‐
ticularly close attention to the number and extent of injuries to people's heads and necks, torsos, spines and extremities. Overall, the researchers found helmeted motorcycle riders were about half as likely to end up with head injuries, but helmeted riders were more likely to have injuries to the chest and extremities than riders who weren't wearing hel‐
mets. One explanation for increased injuries to other body parts could be that helmeted riders feel more secure and end up driving at higher speeds, wrote the Indiana University researchers. There was no difference in the time people spent in a hospital regardless of whether they were helmeted. CALIFORNIA DMV OFFERS “VETERAN” DESIGNATION ON DRIVER LICENSES Veterans in California can begin applying to receive the word “VETERAN” on their driver’s license or identification (ID) card starting November 12, 2015. In accordance with the legislative language contained within Assembly Bill 935, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires veterans to first obtain a Veteran Status Verification Form and to pay an additional one‐time $5 designation fee to apply for the special Veteran designation. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Tous pour un, un pour tous.” (All for one, one for all.) ~ Alexandre Dumas (1802‐1870) French author; “The Three Musketeers” Vive la France! www.abate.com
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REGION ZERO
Region Director: Barbara Tittle 330-677-1845
Deputy Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson 330-360-7752
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 & Trumbull: Jeff Beatty, 330-647-8420
Portage & Summit County: Paul ‘Shirley’ Stokes 330-6444572
Stark: Robert Fedor - 330-546-7450
Website: http://regionzero.abate.com
R Zero had a successful September Veteran’s run charity ride. Our venue was the Borderline Cafe in Youngstown which supported us tremendously with some great Chinese auction items. Even though we had iffy weather and a very low turnout, we were able to bring in a significant amount of money for the Vet's charity. Without the outstanding support of our core group of members and a few others, it would not have done as well. Our new Road captain, Ron Hart Jr. and his wife, Jamie, and his parents, went out of their way to make it a good run. Ron recruited Vets' organizations, such as VFW halls, as stops. I find his creativity to be refreshing. We also had a very successful Zip It Up Ride in October. About 150 people came out to Faces Lounge in Newton Falls. Faces owner, Vonda Vencel, provided a delicious chili and members provided a great deal of other food. Good food always seems to make for a good event. We cannot say thanks enough to Vonda for her assistance and that of her staff to support this event. Her venue has always been an excellent place for the Zip It Up for 15 years and was again in 2015. More so, our loyal core of members and supporters always attend to help swell the numbers and success of our Region Zero events. For this run, Ron Hart Jr. initiated the idea of having someone at each of the stops handle the dice rolls, instead of holding one of our members at one spot all day to handle this service. Thanks RON!!!! We will have our Christmas meeting in Trumbull /Mahoning County in mid‐December. Jamie Hart is also going to help Jeff Beatty this year to work as adjunct County Director for Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. THANKS Jamie!!!! We recently had several members volunteer for public outreach at Yankee Lake Swap Meet, a well attended event. Jamie has also added some fresh ideas about obtaining donations and we know we have an invaluable asset. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Barb Tittle, R Zero Director. REGION
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Region Director: Vickie Rayl 417-737-4874
Region One Meetings: Region Meetings 2nd Friday every
month, 7:30pm @ Hopedale American Legion.
Dep. Director: OPEN
Belmont County: Lee Irwin 740-310-0992
Harrison County: OPEN
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Monroe County: OPEN
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Happy New Year! We all hope everyone had a great Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! For those who don't know I (Vickie Rayl) am the new Director of Region 1. Hopefully I can continue keeping this Region active. If anyone has any helpful advise or ideas, I'm all ears. Our first event will be our Annual Chili Cook‐off and Euchre Tournament at The Briarwood Tavern on Sunday, Feb. 7th noon till 6pm in the Pottery Addition of Steubenville OH off RT 7. We always have a good time there. We are selling Raffle tickets for a $250.00 give away to be drawn at the Swap Meet at Xtreme Honda in Brilliant Ohio. Just contact me or any of the officers and we'll make sure you get them. This is going to be a busy year for Region 1 and me as usual...lol. So stay safe and warm! Till Next Time, Vickie Rayl. Ride Safe! Vickie Rayl Web mistress ABATE of Ohio Inc., Region 1 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
REGION THREE
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
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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
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We have some new officers this year and I am excited with having them onboard. I believe they will be empowered to bring some new ideas and see them thru to a positive end for Region 6. Let’s step up and help them. We still need new blood in our Region as always. Keep thinking of ways to motivate others to join our Cause. We will be having discussions on this at all of our meetings. It is probably one of a few things that tops our priority list. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2016 is here. Let’s enjoy our time together and work as one for our Right’s to Ride. Dave Griffin Region 6 Director REGION SEVEN
REGION FIVE
Region Director: Tim Kaelin - 513-561-4745
Deputy Director: Dennis Wichert 513-410-1930
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 @ American Legion Post
49, 140 E. Locust St., in Wilmington.
Website: http://region5.abate.com
Region Director: Larry Morgan, 567-201-3062
Deputy Director: Ron Sears 419-463-8464
Region meeting: Call Director
See Region 7 News Report for other meeting times.
Erie County/Huron County: Jim Sprague , 419-680-8584
:Lucas County: Larry Morgan, 567-201-3062
Ottawa County: Nate Monday, 567-219-1269
Sandusky County: Bill “Grease” Willer, 419-665-2068
Seneca County: Claude Schindorff - 419-619-2834
Wood County: Mike Stock, 419-654-5446
Website: http://region7.abate.com
NO REPORT
Region 7, Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. My Christmas was kinda special. This year Santa paid off my trike!!! (YIPEEE!) Now, for the bad news. Michigan State Senator REGION SIX
Rebekah Warren has introduced S.B.527, To repeal the Michigan helmet law that currently allows riders over 21, with Motorcycle Training and Health Insurance, to choose Region Director: Dave Griffin - 937-381-7483
whether to wear a helmet or not. Her bill would force all Deputy Director: Marilyn Griffin - 937-381-7386
motorcyclists to wear a helmet, as well as moped riders Champaign, Clark & Greene Counties: Lawrence S. Taylor,
under 19. 937-626-6958, Meetings: 4th Saturday of the month @
Hell, Michigan butts up against part of Reg.7. If one state 4:00pm @ “Region 6 Meeting House” 10926 Haddix Road,
Fairborn, Ohio 45324.
brings back the mandatory helmet law. Other states might Darke County, OPEN
follow suit. Brothers and Sisters, don't let your guard down! Miami County: Mike Wendel, 937-564-5005 - Meetings: Last
Anyways, sorry about Michigan’s loss to Ohio State, Saturday @ 10:00am, Heck Yeahs in Piqua
GOTCHA!!! Gotta go. Montgomery County: OPEN
Preble County, OPEN
Website: www.region6.abate.com
Thanks, Ride Safe/Ride Free, January 2016, WOW where does time go? Bill "Grease" Willer As I look back on 2015 I see things I thought we would get Reg.7 Sandusky County Coordinator done but didn’t. As they say there’s always next year. Its here now so I hope we can accomplish them this year. www.abate.com
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REGION
EIGHT
Region Director: Tim Cordray - 740-269-1213
Email: Region8@abate.com
Deputy Director: Rusty Pierce 330-364-6175
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
REGION TEN
Happy New Year Region 8, Mark your calendars; Spring Fling is March 12th at Miller's Tavern behind the Amherst Plaza in Massillon, the Look Twice Save a Life Run is May 21st (more details coming soon), and the Freedom Rally is July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Carroll county Veterans Park 2038 Brenner Rd. NE Carrollton. If you know anybody who would want to be a sponsor of the Freedom Rally, have them contact me, or anybody who wants to be a vendor at the Freedom Rally, have them contact Ed at 330‐243‐0168 or edkorns@gmail.com. Also, we will need plenty of help with running the gate, gate security, and grounds security. If you can help with any of these, contact me and I'll try to steer you in the right direction. Remember, MRO members can preregister for $25.00 per person for the weekend pass, again contact me. Check out the other pages in this newsletter for all the info on the State Seminar, Awareness Rally, and June Jam. Tell Cheryl Diamond we missed her at the November meeting. Later, Tim REGION NINE
Region Director: Roger Wright - 614-286-7878
Deputy Director: Cynthia Piper - 614-747– 0788
Delaware: OPEN
Franklin County: Pat Lytle - 614-296-2857
Dep. Coor. — Glen Craig - 614-551-5575
New Franklin County meeting location is Colombinis Sports
Lounge, 894 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 614-230-2980.
Meeting still at noon, first Sunday of the month. (January
2016 meeting moved to second Sunday due to holiday)
Pickaway and Madison Co’s: Jeff Bowersock, 614-306-2570
Combined meetings are now combined with Franklin
County
Madison County: OPEN,
Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties: OPEN
Region Director: Chris Weil - 614-975-1901
Deputy Director: Chris Long - 614-206-1742
Region 10 Website: http://region10.abate.com
Hocking, Fairfield, Perry, Vinton, Morgan & Noble Counties
Meetings: Please check Region 10 website or FB page for
information.
ALIVE AND WELL!
REGION ELEVEN
INACTIVE
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
Geauga County
Lake County
Website: www.region12.abate.com
~ Join us every Thursday @ 6pm for Bike Games at the
Iron Horse Saloon Bike Nites! ~
NO REPORT
REGION FOURTEEN
Region Director: Pete Barnes - 419-722-9941
Deputy Director: Jason Smith 740-802-8702
Crawford County - Craig Gubernath 419-563-4861
Hancock County - Lonnie Ritter 419-619-6603
Hardin County - Jeremy Billenstein 740-360-0760
Marion County - Mandy Smith 740-361-4964
Morrow County - Guy Campo 419-512-4270
Wyandot County - Lisa Barnes 419-294-8066
Website: http://region14.abate.com
The first meeting of 2016 will be February 7 at 1pm. Hiya! It's with enthusiasm‐and a bit of "What the Hell did I get Meeting place TBD. Have a Happy New Year! myself INTO?"‐that I "introduce" myself as your new Region #9 Director. Pat Lytle (new Franklin Co. Coordinator) and I (Continued on Page 32, Region News)
have already been kickin' the tires on some ideas to make this year a good one for all. One of our first priorities‐Lets bring the Family back together (and grow some more). The Pol‐o‐
tish‐uns keep throwin' crap and we need your numbers, input, and help to throw it back! Besides‐ We miss ya and/or would like to get to know ya. Come to a meeting (info above) or an event (Daytona North‐3/12‐flier on other page). We'd love to see yer face; check us out! Happy Trails Roger Wright, Region 9 Director www.abate.com
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REGION
SIXTEEN
Region Director, Cowboy Whitman - 330-567-3127
Deputy Director: Chuck Austin 330-234-8483
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: Cowboy Whitman 30-567-3127
Holmes County: Cowboy Whitman, 330-567-3127
Lorain County: Wayne ‘Pops’ Snyder, 440-774-2566
Medina County: Garret Robison, 330-278-2714
Richland County: Deborah Stephens, 419-689-9459
Wayne County: Chuck Austin 330-234-8483
Website: http://region16.abate.com
NO REPORT

Continuation of the funding of motorcycle safety grants 
Funding distracted driving grant programs 
Language titled Share‐The‐Road Model Language that requires the Secretary within 1 year of passage of the FAST Act to provide to the states model Share the Road language on the importance of sharing the road safely with motorcy‐
clists 
Stops Motorcycle Checkpoint federal grant funding for any program to check helmet usage or to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcycle operators or motorcycle passengers Limitations and owner definition on data retrieval from vehi‐
cle event data recorders (Continued from page 9 - MRF Reports)
It now heads to the President’s desk for signing. Indications are that he will sign it; giving us the first highway bill spanning longer than two years since 2005. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to thank our former lobbyist, Jeff Hennie, for the tremendous effort he put into the positive measures of this highway bill. Additionally, the MRF would like to recognize in appreciation our member‐
ship who worked tirelessly for several years in Washington D.C. and back in their home states to further this important bill. The 5‐year bill is a $305 billion dollar fully funded reauthoriza‐
Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, MRF President tion of federal highway and transit programs. 
Re‐establishing the Motorcycle Advisory Council to ad‐
vise the U.S. Department of Transportation on motorcycling infrastructure issues www.abate.com
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If you have not yet noticed, we have changed the name to “June Jam Rally & Swap Meet”. This is the be‐
ginning of the new ideas being introduced in 2016. We chose the term “Rally” to indicate this will be a get to‐
gether of bikers doing biker related activities. We added “Swap Meet” because we will be having one as part of the Rally. If you find stuff you want to get rid of, you can throw a blanket down and sell your stuff. We will be having monthly meetings from now on so if you have suggestions, let us know what they are. One of the biggest changes we have instituted is doing away with the region as‐
signed work list. We will be ask‐
ing for workers but you will be able to do what you like doing. If you want to work security, any‐
one from any region can do that job. The same applies if you like doing front gate registrations, helping with the Hillbilly Games or any of the many more jobs to be done. Starting now, if you have a job you want to do, let us know and we’ll put you on the list. Hopefully the list will be full be‐
fore we have to beg. We are actively seeking sponsors for June Jam. A sponsor is a company, organization or per‐
son who is willing to give $500 up to $5,000 to have their name in promotional advertising and on banners and handouts during the Rally. For their contribution, they will sponsor an activity or band and full recognition will be given for their contribution. We will accept donations of any amount and will have a donation thank you board for all who donate less than $500. We will also recognize donations in the Outspokin’ Magazine. Contact me if you need brochures explaining the sponsorships if you have a com‐
www.abate.com
pany who may donate. We have room on the committee for a few more people who want to help with organizing the Rally. Please contact me if you are interested because I would like to publish a roster of the committee in the next Outspokin’. The more people who help, the easier the work. Thanks for your time. Mike Stock OutSpokin’
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CLASSIFIEDS ARE
FREE TO MEMBERS.
NO BUSINESSES PLEASE
(See page 37)
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:
0313
2009 Rims for FLHX. Jeff @ 330-3400104 R8 area
FOR SALE:
1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super
Glide Sport. 9900 miles. If you like the
night train look this bike is for you.
New Tires, New Battery. Det. W/S, Quick
Release backrest, New Lockable & Det.
Saddlebags. GREAT condition with plenty
of extras. Asking $6500, O.B.O, NO
TRADES. Located in Region 7, Call or
Text Jeff @
419-512-9875.
FOR SALE:
0313
Mark Patrick HD Collectible Sculptures,
$100 - $700, approximately 30 available,
Region Zero Area.
Call George 440.293.4575
WANTED:
1949 OH Motorcycle Plates. Good Condition or better.
Leave msg: Bob 440-779-0316 - R12
area.
FOR SALE:
1213
Men’s black leather chaps, XL, uncut and
never worn. $120 OBO. Diane 937-4775193. R6
FOR SALE:
Harley Trivia Game in Small Leather Saddlebag, $40. Harley Davidson authorized
Classifieds run for a maximum of 6
issues, unless you tell us
otherwise. Send changes to:
outspokin@abate.com
or call 419-294-8066
www.abate.com
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edition Monopoly, $35. Harley Davidson
Snow Globe, 100th Anniversary, $35.
**McDermott HD Pool Cue 1st of series,
discontinued, valued @ $850 asking
$500. R9 area. Thomas 937-935-2738.
FOR SALE:
1989 Low Rider Ultima, 96 cu. in., 110
HP, 1550cc. Blk powder-coated frame;
braided cables; windshield; + extras.
$8500.00 or trade for truck or car of equal
value. Jeff @ 419.947.9214 R9 area.
FOR SALE:
0615
40mm CV Carburetor + air cleaner - fits
HD. R9 area. $200.00. Call Jeff 419.947.9214
FOR SALE:
0715
1995 Boss Hoss, 350 cu in, 355HP, like
new, 5400 original miles. $16,000. Call
Charlet at 419-986-6046 R-7 area
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Sustaining Supporter Form
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is not a motorcycle club. We are a State Motorcyclist’s Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of motorcycling. Our creed follows: ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio motorcyclists. Membership in ABATE of Ohio Inc. is open to all persons 18 and older, having an interest in preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals. Ownership of a motorcycle is not a requirement. Clubs, businesses and generally any group of people greater than or equal to one person may become a Sustaining Supporter, a means to participate, be involved, be informed and be a part of Ohio’s best State Motorcyclist’s Rights Organization (SMRO) without having to enroll each person within the group, club or organization as a full member. With an annual contribution of $100, Sustaining Supporters receive from ABATE of Ohio, Inc.: 1 copy per month of the OutSpokin’ News‐
letter to the organization’s address; Monthly recognition in the OutSpokin’ for the organization’s commitment to ABATE of Ohio; Recognition on our website, www.abate.com. Sustaining Supporter groups do NOT have voting rights, but all regional, county and state meetings are open for attendance and participation in discussions regarding Our Right to Ride It Our Way. Group Information: Name of Group as desired for display in the OutSpokin’: ___________________________________________________________ Return Completed Form with
Payment to:
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ P.O. Box 1658
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Contact Person: ____________________________________________ www.abate.com
Phone: ____________________________________________________ 1-800-25-BIKER 1-614-319-3644
Number of People in Group: ____________________ Date: _______________________________ Enclose $100 with application so that we may fully process your request. ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As a Sustaining Supporter, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Rev. 4.2015
Thank You for Supporting Us in Supporting Your Rights!
Journeymen M.C. - Haskel Combs Jr. 0215
Barbarians Motorcycle Club, North 0215
Chuck & Eiko Calvert 0215
Eagle Riders Grp Westside FOE 3986 0415
Marion Area Harley Riders 0215
ABATE of Ohio Foundation 0215
In Memory: Barb “Penny” (Elgin) Carpenter 0215
Joe & Robin Pickins 0215
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region 9 0215
Amer. Legion Riders, Post 49, Wilm. 0215
www.abate.com
ABATE of Ohio, Region 6 0215
Independent Riders Association, Toledo
0415
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ABATE Advertising Form
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
P.O. Box 1658
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
www.abate.com
1-800-25-BIKER 1-614-319-3644
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio motorcyclists.
Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all persons 18 and older, having an interest in preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals.
Ownership of a motorcycle is not a requirement.
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As an advertiser, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising,
but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Long Term Business Advertising Information
All Long Term Advertisers receive as a thank-you for their
support of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. and our mission:
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Businesses may choose to advertise in the OutSpokin’, for a limited
number of months of the calendar year, up to 11 months. If you wish to
advertise for 12 consecutive issues, please use the Long Term Form
above. This form is also available on our website,
www.abate.com/outspokin on page 36.
12 issues (1year) subscription to our monthly newsletter
“OutSpokin’”
1 advertising space in each issue of “OutSpokin” - Advertising
levels are noted below.
Check the months in which you desire your ad to be published:
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___Jan ___ Feb ___ Mar ___ Apr ___ May ___ Jun
___ Jul ___ Aug ___ Sep ___ Oct ___ Nov ___ Dec
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Business advertisers are encouraged to offer ABATE members discounts for those who present their valid ABATE membership cards
Levels of Advertising:
Long Term : (per year)
Short Term : (per issue)
Street Level: business card ad in grayscale
$200
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Cruiser Level: 1/4 page ad in grayscale
$450
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$850
$85.00
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$1,400
$140.00
Custom Color Level: full page ad in color
$2,800
$280.00
Business Information:
Business Name: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________
City, State & Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________
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Pay by Credit Card Info: Check one - MC ______ VISA ______
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16 digit card #: ________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________ 3 digit code _______
Signature: ____________________________________________
Payment must be received with your application to publish your ad in the next available issue.
Return completed form with payment to: ABATE of Ohio, Inc., PO Box 1658, Hilliard, OH 43026 or
Email to stateoffice@abate.com. Questions: call 614-319-3644 or 800-25-BIKER.**
**Send artwork in .jpg, .tif, .png (preferred), .bmp or .pdf format. Use high resolution when possible to reduce the possibility of
distortion when we size your artwork. Send to: outspokin@abate.com.
We reserve the right to return for revision any artwork that we deem to be inappropriate, discriminatory or obscene. 03/2012
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ABATE OF OHIO, INC.
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Program
The Member-to-Member Program is provided as a service to our membership from members who are business owners.
Please support your fellow members/business owners when possible as they support us in our endeavors.
If you are a member that has a business not listed in our directory, please notify the state office to have your information added here.
This is a free service to you for being an ABATE Member.
Offering a discount to ABATE Members is at the sole discretion of the business owner.
For more information on the Member-to-Member Program contact the State Office:
800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644.
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As a supporter or a sustaining supporter,
your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS
Crazy Fox Saloon
112 W Mansfield
Bucyrus
419-562-1256
6310 Columbia Rd, NW
Dover
330-878-0105
69871 Sunset Heights
Quaker City
5211 Mahoning Ave #110
Austintown
330‐259‐0744 Fallen Riders Memorial Fund
4419 Erie Ridge Ave
Ashtabula
440-855-1417
Leave a Mark Church
4819 Parson Ave
Columbus
614-491-5262
Red Knights Int. Firefighters MC
1677 Jackson Road
Columbus
614-271-8577
Puckett’s Plbg, HVAC & Elec.
10926 Haddix
Fairborn
937-879-7657
Adult Day Care
729 W 130th
Hinckley
330-220-9500
Robbco Marine Yamaha Boat/RV Stg/Svc
2300 National Rd SW
Hebron
740-954-8004
Kaeppner’s Woods
34070 Sutton Road Logan 740‐385‐3885 Massages by Maggie
870 Oakwood
Painesville
440-655-3927
Cleveland Mortgage Service
11221 Pearl
Strongsville
800-886-4901
Cowtown Photography
740 Sugar
Westerville
614-707-1471
Columbus Rehab & Renovation
611 Erikson
Whitehall
614-783-6414
Barefoot Studios/Dafunkdapus Band
3190 Nolan Road
Zanesville
740-454-4827
MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES
DJ’s Cycles (Repair)
CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES & TATTOOS
Backroads Riding Apparel
FINANCIAL SVCS, INS. & INVESTMENTS
The Financial Concept Group, LLC
MISCELLANEOUS
www.abate.com
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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!**
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.
Also, several bills (still) currently in the works:
 A Search & Seizure Bill for Motorcycles
 A Right of Way Violations Bill for Motorcycles
(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:
5.2013
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)
Expiration Date: __________ Signature: _____________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
City_____________________________ State______ Zip___________
Return form to:
ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
PO Box 1658
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 800-25-BIKER
614-319-3644
~OR~
If using a Credit Card attach to
an email and send to:
stateoffice@abate.com
Your Name(s): ___________________________ Your Region and/or County: ______________________
Daytime phone in case we have questions: ________________________ Today’s Date _______________
www.abate.com
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) is a "Not for Profit" organization.
Dues, donations, event funds and ABATE products are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
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In memory of Dancer, Brillo, and Hump
In memory of Crystal Young
‘Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike’
In Support of ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
In Memory of Eric Kirkbride
‘Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike’
In Memory of Kevin Robert Brouillette
In Memory of Kevin Robert Brouillette
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
In Memory of Brian Lucas
Foundation Board - Thanks for your hard work!
Robin Biltz-Pickens - Thanks for all you do!
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
In Memory of All R9 Fallen Riders
In Memory of Brian Nissley
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
'Buy a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
"Ozzie" says support the R2 RFTT Run
"Ozzie" says enjoy the DBFI Poker Run
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In Memory of Dave O'Herron
'THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
Thanks to all of the Freedom Fighters for fighting for our rights!
'THANK YOU for buying a Ticket on the Raffle Bike'
Good friend "Ozzie" gone but not forgotten!
Section 14: Qualifications for the State Products Director.
The minimum qualifications for the State Products Director are:
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.
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C.) Ability to legally transport the state product trailer as needed.
D.) Ability to develop new products.
E.) Ability to recognize proper inventory levels based on sales history.
F.) Ability to develop and maintain a list of recommended product
suppliers.
G.) Ability to record, maintain, organize and distribute accurate product records.
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