June 2013 - ABATE of Georgia

JUNE 2013
Welcome to Georgia, where Tar Snakes are A-OK because
according to GDOT....
Their CHEAP!
That looks PERFECTLY safe for your motorcycle right?
(wonder how those snakes feel in the rain?)
Fighting for the rights and education of every Georgia motorcyclist
June 2013
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
STATE OFFICE ADDRESSES
www.abatega.org
Advertising Fees
(Mailing Address) ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC.
P.O. BOX 116
Austell, GA 30168
Phone:
(770) 881-7438
Fax:
(770) 234-4177
ABATE OF GEORGIA STATE OFFICERS 2012-2014 Term
State Director
Ned Williams
E-mail
(404) 324 –2037
state.director@abatega.org
Legislative Director
James F. Trucks
E-mail
(404) 307-2541
legislative.director@abatega.org
Treasurer
Gary Bonds
Email:
(404) 915-8778
treasurer@abatega.org
Membership Director
Ann Crenshaw
Email
(229) 924-7449
membership@abatega.org
Sgt. At Arms
Dave Woodruffe
Email:
678-778-9646
sgt.arms@abatega.org
Activities Director
POSITION OPEN
State Secretary
Ann Turner
Email
(770) 881-7438
secretary@abatega.org
(Acting) Director of Education
Chriss Carr
(678) 896-5909
Email:
education.director@abatega.org
Webmaster
Bill Mattison
webmaster@abatega.org
A.B.A.T.E. Legal Advisor
Steve Murrin (404) 221-0777
A.B.A.T.E. State Chaplin
Wade Warnock (CMA)
(678) 271-2860
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Call the State Office @ 770-881-7438 for more info.
A.B.A.T.E. of Georgia, Inc. All rights reserved. This newsletter is published
monthly and distributed throughout the state of Georgia as well as to other
motorcycle organizations nationwide. A.B.A.T.E. of Georgia accepts no responsibility for the comments or opinions from reprinted materials contained
within this publication. We welcome your news, opinions, comments, complaints, and suggestions on Motorcycle related issues. All articles must include your name and address. We do not accept slanderous, accusing letters;
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related letters.
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letter, or advertisement that is decided is not in the best interest of the organization or its members.
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A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
ATTENTION
ABATE OF GEORGIA
MEMBERS
If you have had trouble
with your member card, a
pin or a patch
A new hotline has been set up to
make sure your issue is addressed
Please call the membership hotline
At
(678) 753-6018
(The hotline is monitored during business hours 7 days a week. Calls made after hours will be returned the next business day
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A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
Some of A.B.A.T.E.’s accomplishments over the years:
• Successfully lobbied for legislation that created the Georgia
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Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP), our state’s rider education
program that is available to all.
Lobbied to have legislation passed to modify the existing mandatory helmet law to allow adults age 21 and older freedom of choice
as to the wearing of a helmet.
Successfully lobbied for legislation leading to the repeal of the
Georgia law prohibiting use of speakers or headphones while riding
a motorcycle.
Fought and stopped legislation introduced in the 1992 Session of
the Georgia General Assembly that would have made it illegal for
kids age 10 and under to ride as passengers on motorcycles.
Established May as “Motorcycle Awareness and You” month
through a
proclamation signed by the Governor and through
resolutions passed by the Senate and House each year. This is an
annual effort that raises public awareness of motorcycles.
Successfully lobbied legislators to approve increased funding for
the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program, in the amount of
$170,000 after the license tag rate was raised on all vehicles to
$20.
Successfully stopped proposed legislation that would have
increased the size of motorcycle tags.
Successfully lobbied for handicapped tags for motorcycles without
further enabling legislation, by bringing it to the attention of the
Department of Revenue that the code section was written in such
a way that it was already authorized.
Successfully lobbied for antique tags for motorcycles in the 1998
legislative session.
Established a 15 District organization that has led to more
participation locally, while raising our membership statewide. The
more members we have, means the more clout we have at the
State Capitol.
Sponsor and promote the largest Swap Meet/Bike Show in
Georgia, 5 times a year.
Successfully forced prosecution of a trucker who, while making an
illegal turn, killed fellow motorcyclist Mark Bonner.
Successfully lobbied to pass the “Frank-Lee” (ROW) bill to enhance
penalties to those who cause death or serious injury to a
motorcyclists by failing to yield the right of way.
Successfully lobbied to pass the “Tag/Title” bill SB-437 that allows
for registration of kit/assembled bikes. Signed by Governor Purdue
May 14, 2008.
Your benefits as a member of A.B.A.T.E. of Georgia:
Organized lobbying of State and Federal legislators to make your
views on motorcyclist rights known to your Representatives.
Current information on all motorcycle related legislation and where
your legislators stand on the issues that affect your motorcycling
rights and freedoms.
Monthly newsletter with legislative updates, event dates and
places, and information
Membership card, patch, and one year pin for new members.
Yearly pin for renewals.
Admission discounts at most A.B.A.T.E. events around the state,
including ALL State Swap Meets.
Discounts at many motorcycle shops and dealers around the state
Personal satisfaction of joining your brothers and sisters in promoting the great sport of motorcycling while supporting your right to
ride by participation at State and District meetings, toy runs, blood
drives, camp-outs, bike shows, swap meets, etc.
Spiritual consultation with the Christian Motorcycle Association
(CMA) for ride prayers, weddings, and visitation.
WHAT IS
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, Inc.?
The letters “A.B.A.T.E.” stand for
American Bikers Active Toward Education. A.B.A.T.E. is composed of motorcyclists from all areas of the state, from
all walks of life, and who ride all makes
of bikes. A.B.A.T.E. is not a club, it is a
non-partisan politically active organization working on motorcyclist’s rights.
We are affiliated with national rights
groups like the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and the
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
(NCOM).
Our main focus is to keep motorcycle legislation in its proper perspective. Many restrictive laws are enacted
by uninformed legislators. A.B.A.T.E.’s
goal is to keep our lawmakers informed
of our members collective position on
Motorcycle related legislation.
Preventing unfair legislation from becoming law is easier than fighting to get
the law repealed.
Rider education and public awareness of motorcyclists are goals of
A.B.A.T.E..
We are not against the
wearing of helmets, and we encourage
all riders to ride safely. An informed and
educated rider is a safer rider. Helmet
laws do nothing to prevent an accident,
and a helmet only provides the illusion
of safety, while rider education is
proven to prevent accidents and save
lives.
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, Inc. IS A TEAM EFFORT
WE WELCOME ALL RIDERS, ALL BRANDS
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A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
Ned Williams, State Director
Summer riding season is upon us, that means Georgia’s 200,000 riders will be out
in force. This also means now more than ever ABATE of Georgia’s members to get
the word out about joining to those members. The question each member should be
able to answer is “Why ABATE?” , last month we asked members the “Why question” on facebook, we will use their answers in an upcoming Membership poster
for districts to display when they work membership booths at events. Each member
should ask themselves the same question, the faster you can the question for yourself the faster you can answer it for someone who does not know what A B A T E
stands for.
Also this month we are asking each district to make a point to introduce themselves to their member of the Georgia DOT State Transportation board. James
Trucks our legislative director feels these people are our best bet to end the Motorcycle Only checkpoints. They are also the people we need to ask to get GDOT to
stop spreading tar snakes throughout our state. Check out this month’s article on
Tar Snakes and look at the photos from some of our state’s motorcycle roads. Definitely something each of us should work towards stopping the spread of.
Check out the GDOT State Transportation board at their website:
http://www.dot.ga.gov/aboutgeorgiadot/board/pages/default.aspx
ABATE’s own Ann Purcell is on the State Transportation board, feel free to say
hello!
The Georgia Department of Transportation State Transportation Board
1st Congressional District Ann R. Purcell
2nd Congressional District Johnny Floyd
3rd Congressional District Sam M. Wellborn
4th Congressional District Robert L. Brown, Jr.
5th Congressional District Stacey Key
6th Congressional District Dan Moody
7th Congressional District Rudy Bowen
8th Congressional District Jay Shaw Vice Chairman
9th Congressional District Emily Dunn
10th Congressional District Jamie Boswell
11th Congressional District Jeff Lewis
12th Congressional District Don Grantham
13th Congressional District Dana Lemon
14th Congressional DistrictRoger Williams
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A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
Closed Districts are a complete loss to ABATE of Georgia.
Districts 12 and 14 need to be reopened and made productive once again. These Districts closed for different
reasons and for the most part they still have a membership base.
If you have friends or family members in those areas please talk with them about reactivating the districts so
we can continue with the growth we need in order to accomplish the fight for our rights.
I have made an effort to contact those that have an e-mail address however a friend’s request is much more
likely to have an impact in getting this done.
It only requires 3 officers to open a district. One must be the District Coordinator and the other must be a
Treasurer and the third can be any position.
Make the phone calls and see what we can accomplish.
UPDATE:Disitrict 10 is REOPENING! Contact Michael Smith for information! (see below)
District Coordinator Contact Information
District
1st Name
Last Name
Phone #
EMAIL
1
Tami
Culver
706-581-4132
tntculver@charter.net
1W
Frank
Chaney
706-694-8626
sgt.baldy@windstream.net
2
Anthony G
Love
706-754-8517
dc@abatega2.org
3
Dave
Woodruffe
678-778-9646
djwoodruffe@gmail.com
4E
4S
4W
5
5-N
6
Paula
Rod
Jon
Richard
Allen
Don
LaValley
Hargrove
Lambert
Jackson
Kennedy
Whitlow
678-231-9942
770-363-4515
404-3682093
678-283-1725
possump69@aol.com
770-294-7640
wdwhitlow1@gmail.com
6-2
David
Putnam
678-481-4124
abate62dc@charter.net
6-3
Jim
Blessitt
770-235-9642
Jimabate63@comcast.net
7
Leigh
Jester
478-319-4013
8
Nancy
James
706-592-1015
dubljblythe@netzero.net
9
Cyndi
Griffith
706-332-7675
smithscop@ctvea.net
9-2
10
11
Al
Michael
706-884-9498
478-542-1037
912-441-7586
towerdawg738@hotmail.com
David
Harper
Smith
Jackson
13
Joseph
Neese
229-567-0973
christfound@gmail.com
15
Stephanie
Cruwys
912-269-6500
d15abatega@gmail.com
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nappybutbald@yahoo.com
Jonathan.s.lambert@gmail.com
richardgjackson@bellsouth.net
770-231-4824
June 2013
eagle58@windstream.net
ms2532950@gmail.com
badrodz55@yahoo.com
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
A.B.A.T.E. of Georgia District Boundaries
1W: The Fourth Monday of each month at the
Dari Dip on Villanow St. Lafayette. Meeting
starts at 6:30pm
1:1st Tuesday of the month at the
Logan’s Roadhouse 2140 East Walnut
Avenue Dalton, GA
2: 1st Sunday of the month 2:00pm, Location
alternates every other month: El Jinete Mexican Restaurant in Clarkesville, GA or Lorena’s in Dawsonville
4E : 1st Wednesday of the Month 7PM, Confetti’s Bar and Grill, 6470 Spalding Dr.
3 The Watering hole ,Tri
County Plaza 451 W
Bankhead HWY Villa
Rica 1st Sunday of each
month at 2:00 pm
Norcross, GA 30092-4656
5N: third Tuesday of the month 7PM at Cycle
World 4225 Atlanta Highway ,Athens
Ga
4W :1st Tuesday at 7:30pm
at Red’s Timbers, 730
Concord Rd. Smyrna Ga.
5 : 7:00PM 2nd Tuesday
of the Month at 5 O’Clock
Somewhere 7189 Turner
Lake Rd Covington Ga
4S : Third Thursday at
7:30PM Solutions Bar and
Grill, 2040 Sylvan Rd,
8: 1st Sunday
of the month
@ 2pm at
Road Runner
Cafe, 2508
Peach Orchard Rd.
(Rt. 25),
Augusta
Atlanta
6/2: 1st
Thursday of
the month at
7PM @Jekyll
and Hyde's,
HWY 29
North, Newnan
9: 1st Tuesday
of the month at
7:30 PM at
Player’s on 54th
St. Columbus.
6 :1st Tuesday
of the month
at 7:00 PM at
The Grove Bar
and Grill,
4681 Bill
Gardner
Pkwy.,
7: 1st Sunday of
the month at 2:00
PM at AP's Hidden
Hideaway on
Broadway in
Macon
9/2: 3rd Monday of the
Month at 6
pm Los Naopales Restaurant 382
S. Davis Rd.
Lagrange, Ga
10: 3rd Saturday
of every month
at 2PM at Dairy
Queen Mcrae,
GA
6/3: 1st Monday of
every month at
7pm at Big Daddys
Oyster Bar,101
Crossings E # 3,
Peachtree City, GA
11: 2nd
Sunday of
the month
at 3:00 PM
at The
Redleg
Saloon
Savannah,
GA
13: Meets 1st Sunday of Month
@2PM at The Henry T. Elrod
Welcome Center 100 Washington Ave. Ashburn, Ga
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15: 1st Sunday of every
month at 2PM at Toucans Ale
House 2450 Perry Lane
Road Brunswick, GA 31525
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
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A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
IMPORTANT:
ABATE of Georgia:
PEACHPASS INFO FOR MOTORCYCLES
The new "HOT" Lanes (most of the current HOV
Lanes are being converted to HOT Lanes) will
require a "PeachPass" to use the Lane, this cost
money, $20.00 minimum, plus the cost of the Georgia Legislature realized the motorcycles will still
need to be exempt from the "PeachPass" and
still be able to use either the "HOV" or "HOT"
Lanes.
What do you need to do? To use the new "HOT"
Lanes will require that you register your motorcycle
with the "PeachPass" people and there is NO
CHARGE for this. All you will need is your motorcycle license tag and drivers license numbers. You
CANNOT NOT USE THE WEB to register but
must call the following number: (855) PCH-PASS
(724-7277). If you use the online form then you will
end up paying for the privilege to use the "HOT"
Lanes.
Ride like a pro would like to offer the members of ABATE
a special discount on Ride Like A PRO Atlanta Advanced
Motorcycle skills training. This offer is good for current
and future members of ABATE. The ABATE discount pricing is $140.00 per rider - a $10 discount off regular price.
As I offer to all my students, they can retake my advance
training classes for 12 months after they take the initial
class. They will need to email or call and check if I have
additional space in the class
Scott Ford
Ride Like A PRO Atlanta
www.ridelikeaproatlanta.com
The new ABATE of Georgia
Graffiti wall.
ABATE of Georgia
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needs your input and assistance in tracking the
Access to the wall can be found at
Motorcycle Only Safety Checkpoints and the
http://www.abatega.org/wall
Rolling Random "safety" stops known as
Wall entries will be featured starting in the November newsB.E.A.S.T.
We expect that The Georgia State Patrol may set letter.
up at a DOT truck weigh station north of
The Wall is subject to the following rules.
Macon on I-75 and perhaps on I-85 north of LaNo advertising for any business.
Grange.
No Vulgar or inappropriate language.
If you see a LARGE portable message board
near either of these locations or even further
You message may not exceed 256 characters, this includes
south near a DOT weigh station or Rest Area
spaces.
contact us at 770-881-7438 and leave a message
Cost is $10.00 dollars per month, payable via paypal or
or e-mail secretary@abatega.org. These are nor- credit card at http://www.abatega.org/wall
mally set out a day or two before the stops beSubmissions can be submitted at http://www.abatega.org/
gin.
wall
If you have the opportunity record through picSubmissions received before the 15th of the month will be
tures or video what is happening. You can forfeatured in the following month’s newsletter and on the
ward this information to the e-mail above.
ABATE website. Submissions received after the 15th will
be included in the newsletter of the month after the next
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable ride.
month..
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A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
The ABATE back patches are available in large for men $30.00 and medium for women $25.00 , Contact y our District coordinator to get yours now!
A Special offer for ABATE of Georgia Members from Two
Wheel Adventures
HTTP/www.garage71.com
http://www.twowheeladventures.com
Do you know of a traffic signal that
does not see your bike when you pull
up? Is there a pothole that no one will
fix? Is there some form of road hazard
that public works NEEDS to
repair? Are there roads that have more
than a few isolated accidents, with or
without fatalities?
If so, TELL US!
http://www.abatega.org/
roadhazard.htm
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Call us (678) 896-5909
Two Wheel Adventures will be offering a class every
other month.
Cost per Student is $125.00
First class offering starts Feb 26, 2012
Students have to ride their own bikes, must have
a valid motorcycle endorsement
GET YOUR LICENSE
MSF and Georgia approved training provider
Abate Preferred Provider and Abate member
Official trainer of the Zac Brown Band
2 Locations : Lakewood Amphitheater & Fraziers Harley
Davidson
Classes taught by Chris Carr
2011 National Middleweight Superbike Champion
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Eric Shumans
CMA Georgia State Coordinator
Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there. Hope you all have an awesome day celebrating with your families.
I’ve been recently thinking about how sometimes when we celebrate certain holidays it can really stir up some not so
pleasant emotions in us. Some of you may not even know who your dad is or your dad may not have been such a nice
guy. I’ve realized over the years in trying to be a good husband and father that I wish that my dad had taught me moreabout how to be better in those roles. But, I’ve come to understand that he wasn’t able to teach me something that he
was never taught himself.
I spent a lot of years being bitter and angry with people in my life and over certain situations and because of that I’ve
done a lot of stupid things to make matters worse. But, I’ve recently been learning about how Satan has a scheme
against every one of our lives’ to destroy us as early on as our conception. He devise’s an individual plan for each of us
and most often he does it through the people in our lives. He causes us to hurt one another and to be selfish and prideful
and then as we continue to hurt one another then we become bitter and angry with each other. Ephesians 6:10-12 in the
bible says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may
be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the
rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the
heavenly places.”
It would do us all good to realize when we’re struggling with the relationships with the people in our lives that “hurt people, hurt people” and try to remember that our enemy is not each other but Satan himself. God the most perfect father
desires that we would love one another and he desires that in all of our relationships that we would experience healing
and reconciliation. So, the best way that any of us can be the people that God intended us to be is to first ask Jesus into
our hearts so that we can be reconciled to our heavenly Father and then to study God’s word in order to learn how to forgive one another and to walk in the spirit of Love.
Christian Motorcyclists Association
Georgia Contacts – Here if you need us!
State Coordinator – Eric Shumans 912-269-3272
East Central Area Rep – Terry Kleeblatt 770-788-3948
Middle Ga. Area Rep – Barry Walker 770-328-0873
North East Area Rep – Cliff Finney 706-91-06
North Metro Area Rep – Bobby Grimes 678-986-4708
ABATE District – CMA Chapter Presidents
District 1 – Dalton – Robert Bearden 706-980-8096
Ellijay –
Ken Rice 770-789-6343
Lafayette – Eddie Wilson 706-861-4666
District 2 – Blairsville –Dennis Salvatore 828-837-3703
Cleveland – Keith Garrison 706-859-0414
Gainesville – Dan Montgomery 678-989-7016
District 3 – Carrollton – Paul Holder 404-247-3854
Cartersville – Cliff Graham 678-576-9606
Rome – David Maloney 770-527-8260
District 4 – Duluth – Jonathan Landwer 678-463-6955
Lawrenceville – Ricky Berry 404-432-7381
Marietta – Lee Brooks 770-309-3618
District 5 – Athens – Diane Hardigree 706-769-6911
Conyers – Roy Skinner 678-255-5185
Loganville – Bruce Darnell 678-407-9414
District 6 – Griffin – Jimmy Dykes 770-567-5994
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District 7 – Warner Robbins – Gordon Reyher 229-268-6290
District 8 – Augusta – Kelly Newsome 803-593-5351
District 9 – Columbus – Larry Eggie 706-888-2603
District 11 – Savannah – Vinnie Dorsi 912-748-9138
Statesboro – George Pollard 912-690-0845
District 15 – Brunswick – Dan McFee 912-399-2663
Jesup – Larry Madray 912-586-2384
St. Marys – Curt Johnson 912-674-3253
A.B.A.T.E. OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER
What’s Happening In ABATE of Georgia for June and July 2013
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Events for June and July 2013
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District News
District 1
May 2013
Hello to all and happy spring! Don’t know about ya’ll, but here in North Georgia, we were having doubts that we would have a
spring this year. I am trying very hard not to bemoan the rain, too. I know we will be so happy this summer when the gardens are
green and plentiful!!
We had our monthly meeting on 5/7 and were pleased to welcome a new face, Eric Wagner, who also became a new member the
next day!! Thanks Eric! Philip Garnett and Vicki Cline renewed their membership to begin their 2nd year. We are so happy to have
new folks joining us. We were also pleased to see some “re-newed” faces. Jackie and Linda Poag surprised us, as did Sharon Williams. It was wonderful to have them with us for the meeting. I would like to congratulate Sharon on her graduation from nursing
school this week. She has worked very hard for this accomplishment.
I updated everyone on the status of our various family members who are suffering with illness. Prayers continue for Otis, Boo, Animal, Cale, Bobby and Leonard. We offer our sincere condolences to the family of EJ Stanley, as he lost his battle with cancer last
month. Little EJ was a warrior and we were honored to know him. I have also just learned that Rick and Ellen Patterson lost their
dear Mother, Winnie Patterson today. We are so very sorry for these families losses. Jackie led us in a heartfelt prayer for all.
Dennis Warren told us of our financial standing and assured us we were ready for the IHR. Roxanne Black informed us of our upcoming events. Jeff Gates updated us on our membership and encouraged everyone to renew early. Debbie Warren scribbled furiously to take notes, as our interim secretary. Debbie suffers with carpal tunnel and it is hard for her to do this, but she does it to help.
We need a volunteer to help with this, if anyone can! Thanks Debbie!
We had a good Poker Run and appreciated all who attended. It was a nice day and we all had a great time while generating some
needed funds. Our plan was to end the ride at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant in Chatsworth, but they were victims of a storm that
week and lost their roof. Plan B went into action and we thank the American Legion in Chatsworth for allowing us to use their grills
and picnic area. Hot dogs and slaw took care of the hungry riders.
Upcoming events include the Motorcycle Awareness Day on May 18th, the 25th Iron Horse Rodeo on May 31st& June 1st, T-Bone
Memorial Ride on July 13th.Non ABATE events, Smiles for the Smiths Benefit on June 22 and Rosie’s Red Rider Run, July 20th.
Monthly meeting for July will be canceled, due to the holiday.
Beware of new crack seal on Highway 60 from Blue Ridge to Suches. We have been informed it is freshly laidand they are thick!!
Door prize winners were Jeff, Linda, Big Al, Pat, Clay and Anna. Ms. Linda Poag won the 50/50 and donated her share to Donna
and Leonard. Kind lady! Rosie won the 2nd place 50/50 prize.
We thank all who attended and hope to see you next month and at all of our upcoming events. It is (FINALLY) time to get out and
ride. Be safe everyone.
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District News
On a recent Saturday morning, a group of ABATE of Georgia D1 members met with Murray County Sheriff Gary Langford and
Deputy Donald Ridley to present a Safety Awareness DVD. The safety material is provided by ABATE to the county to be used as a
tool to enhance the public’s awareness of increased motorcycle traffic on the roadways. Warmer weather brings out more riders and
increases the danger of collisions. The DVD can be used in schools to increase awareness among young people…especially young
drivers. The presentation was made in honor of the memory of Officer Jackie Head who was a large presence in the community and
participated in many motorcycle fundraisers, and to coincide with the start of May Motorcycle Awareness Month. On hand to witness the presentation was Eric Head, Jackie’s son.
Pictured, left to right: Bill (Whiskers) Greig, Deputy Donald Ridley, Eric Head, Sheriff Langford, Philip Garnett, Vicki Cline, Dennis Warren, Tami Culver and Melissa Boyd. Photo taken by Roxanne Black.
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District 2
MAY 5th, 2013
Lorena's Dawsonville
START TIME:2:06
END TIME: 3:26
Meeting begins with Brother John leading us in The Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
Bank statement: $732.88 $100 petty cash
We needed to cancel our stand-down for 5/4 due to rain and inclement weather.
Our numbers are stagnant at this time. We need to start getting events on to bring in more membership. We are hovering at the 200's.
We need to build those numbers.
Next Saturday is the Board of directors meeting in Macon.
Acceptance of last month's minutes passed unanimously.
Sons of Liberty meetings are at the Tilted Kilt in Suwannee. We would like to get in conjuction with them for information as well.
Donna Liles discusses the website. I've requested anyone that would like to add their member services or information to email or call
me to add their info to the website. We will have a GBNF (Gone but not forgotten) page on the site once the information is available.
Email to donna.liles@gmail.com or call 678-696-5412 to have your member services added to the diestrict 2 webpage.
The webpage again is www.abateofga2.org
Pat @ Chattahoochee Biker Gear would like to have an event right on the chattahoochee river with District 2. There is a very large
area available for us to set up.
Destination Helen is coming up- we have a free space for a booth given to us to appear and bring in more members.
Born to Ride magazine has an ad set up for Abate for free.
Anyone that has been up 441 lately...the Tar strips are terrible. If you see a stretch of highway with bad tar strips or excessive strips,
report them on the state website for Sue Dugan.
We would like to get in with Copperhead in Blairsville to get a free spot there to gain more members. Like to get in Hartwell and
Franklin counties as well.
Next month's meeting will be at the restaraunt that is opening up next door to Chattahooche biker gear in Helen. Roadhouse Tavern
Restaraunt. The owner there is very excited to have us come in and meet at her place. She will also be holding bike nights as well.
The state of Georgia had a slight decrease in motorcycle deaths this year as opposed to last year.
RAFFLE:
Donna Liles
Pat Harris
Jule Kelley
Jeremy Bennett
Raffle winners will receive a sign made by Anthony Love.
Abate of Georgia peach pass info: Peach pass required to use those hotlanes. Motorcycles are still exempt from those charges. Call
855-PCH-PASS to get your motorcycle registered for the peach pass.
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If you see a motorcycle only checkpoint... report where it is.
Every member of district 2 gets a 10% discount with Chattahoochee Biker Gear. Go see Pat and give her some love!
Pat is having a bench made and will raffle it off for charity.
Bike night is at Lorena's on Thursdays.
July 13th will tentatively be the date for the "Chicken Run" in Blairsville. We will check with the nursing home to verify that date
will be okay. We would like to have a great big turn out for this one. Chicken is always so very excited to see everyone.
Floor opened for any other business. None brought to the floor.
Dismissed!
Thank you Lorena with Lorena's in Dawsonville! Always great to be at your place!
District 4 East
5/1/13
The May meeting took place on Wednesday, 5/1/13 at Confetti’s in Norcross GA.
4 Attendees
Treasury report – We have some money in the bank and insurance payments are current thru June 2013.
Events – The majority of the May meeting was taken up discussing the ABATE State Swap April 6 – 7, 2013. From all we’ve heard
it was a great success! There were some suggestions to make the next Swap Meet even better. First off, we need more participation
from ABATE members. There were only 31 volunteers who showed up to man stations. This was by far too few. We need to have
greater volunteerism from ABATE membership to have this event come off smoothly. From all accounts we had over 50 vendors
and all the vendors were happy with the attendance and their time was well spent. A couple of additional activities for future Swap
meets might include, a burn out pit, Loud pipes contest, Wheelie machine, Side by side drag racing etc. For the campers, portable
showers and a dedicated route for all motorcycles. ABATE board of directors will be looking into a possible future date. Stay tuned.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Various events will be taking place. Look for the “Loop” ride scheduled for May 25, 2013.
Our 50/50 drawing was won by Andrew Pickens. Congrats!
Meeting was adjourned at 9:3-pm. Next ABATE District 4 East meeting scheduled for Wednesday 6/5/13 at Confetti’s in Norcross
GA. Come out and find out what’s happening in ABATE District 4 East.
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District 4-W
May 2013 Meeting opened in usual manner, at Timbers, on Concord Road, Smyrna.
It certainly was good to see our Membership Director, Jim Brewer walk in. He is recuperating well, and walking even better.
Cheef reported that the Ethics Bill has been passed, and Gov. Deal signed it. It does limit contributions to $ 75. From lobbyists to
legislators, but the limit is for each contribution. And each contribution must be reported by both individuals. The total amount spent
last year was down from the previous year, but it should be down more, as those representatives are supposed to reflecting our
wishes, not those of people with money to influence their votes. On 19 June the AMA is going to bringing to the attention of Congress that the 15% ethanol fuel is not good for small air-cooled engines. They are also going to put in a bill to prohibit motorcycleonly check points. Nationwide. (despite the fact that nationwide, m/c fatalities are down, some of the legislators still insist that helmets are the saviors. If so, since head injuries are the greatest number of injuries in car crashes, why are helmets specifically prohibited from being worn in cars?)
A vote was taken, and passed, to change our location yet again. This time, it will be to an old place that now has a new name. B-3’s
Bar and Grill (that was FatCats). And we will change the night to Thursday, the first Thursday of the month, still at 7:30.(Bike
Night at B-3). Starting on Thursday 11 July, as the first Thursday is Fourth of July.
We need to have a July/August Membership Drive. 26 May is to be a Motorcycle Awareness Ride around the Perimeter. That
weekend, Memorial Day, is also Rolling Thunder in DC, and the Peach State Memorial Bike Rally at Powers Pavilion in Newnan.
21-22 June is to be the Triumph weekend at Barber Museum. The Maggy Valley ride was rained out. It will be rescheduled.
April Swap Meet was a success. We hope to be invited back to do it again.
Welcome to renewing members; Chad Daniel, Kim Koch and Ron Adamson. Hopefully, the change of place/date will bring out
more members whom we have not seen in a long while.
Next meeting: 4 June 2013 at Timbers.
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District 6
May 7, 2013
Grove Bar & Grill, Locust Grove, GA
The meeting was called to order by Don Whitlow @ 7:00 pm.
Don Whitlow led the Pledge and Jim gave the prayer
Secretary – Reading of the minutes – Waived
Treasurer Report: Frank Hapgood
Balance: $2,012.52
Swap Meet: Expenses: $6,600.00.
Frank also shared that Wal-mart has designated biker parking. A motion was made to donate Swap Meet t-shirts to Hooter volunteers. A second was made and the motion passed.
District Coordinator Report: Don Whitlow
Don reminded everyone that Hooters in McDonough has Bike Night the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-9 and asked everyone to
support Hooters Bike Night. Don read a letter from Southside Bikers regarding the Swap Meet. The letter congratulated all involved
on a successful Swap Meet and commented on the great impression the event left with local authorities, Kiwanis and others. Don
stated that Ned Williams is organizing a ride on the last Saturday in May and would like to see at least 4 rider’s form each district
attend. Lisa Bruce reminded Don that the ride will be on Memorial Day weekend which may cause problems for many members. It
was suggested that the ride be rescheduled for another day. Don will follow up with Ned. Paul congratulated Don on a great swap
meet.
Reminder: Newsletters can be found at http://www.abatega.org/newsletter.htm There is also a membership hotline to call with concerns about pins, patches or cards. (678) 753-6018.
Activities Report: Paul Kerr
Paul thanked the Windwalkers for their support and help with the swap meet. Everyone thanked Paul.
Upcoming Rides& Events:
Sat. May 11th, Run to the Sun ride hasbeen postponed due to conflict with Board ofDirector’smeeting atAP’s Hideaway. See facebook for details. Ride to AP’s will leave the Grove at 9:45.
May 11:Cloudland Canyon ride – Cancelled
June: Friday Night Drags – Majority not interested. Need a new ride for June.
July 13: Dickey’s Peach Farm, Musella, GA
Departs The Grove at 10 AM
August:
September: Lake Tobosafkee. Bands Friday and Sat.
Paul has bumper stickers for $2.00 each.
Legislative Report: Lisa Bruce
Lisa reminded everyone that there are lots of pictures from the swap meet are in the Newsletter.
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner introduced a bill on 5/6 to stop motorcycle check points.
Sue put a challenge in the newsletter that every district set up an Abate table during the month of May. It was suggested that a table
be set up at the next Hooters Bike Night.
Lisa asked for prayers for her cousin who is suffering from cancer.
Membership Report: Tanya Neal
Tanya reported that there are 8 new members and 2 renewals. She read a list of members who need to see her to renew their membership.
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Old Business:
David Neal thanked the night crew that helped out at the swap meet. He also thanked Cathy, Tanya, Paul, Frank, Don and Tipple D
BBQ. He reported that while in Panama City he spoke with many vendors who said they had heard about the swap meet and are
interested in coming to the next one. He collected cards from 96 vendors who will be added to the vendor list.
New Business:
Monkey of Windwalkers congratulated everyone involved on a great swap meet. He reported that the Windwalker club house has
open house on Fridays after 6:00 pm. Abate members are invited to attend. On 6/22 there will be a Poker run ride fundraiser ride for
Drew who needs a heart transplant. Ride leaves from Kevin’s in Griffin and will end with an anniversary party at the Windwalkers
Club House. Flyers will be out soon.
Members collected money for Sherrie to cover expenses related to the loss of Brad. Kathy donated a gift card left from swap meet,
to the Windwakers for Drew who inturn donated the gift to Sherrie. Kathy also purchased the dog grooming gift cards and donated
the money to Sherrie who in turn donated everything, including money collected back to Windwalkers for Drew. She stated that
Brad would have wanted this. There will be a memorial ride for Brad on June 8th. Ride to leave the Grove at 10:30. Flyers will be
out soon.
Open Forum:
Paul Kerr stated that the swap meet was the biggest event in 7 years. He said we need to keep the momentum up and that Board of
Director’s will vote on frequency of future swap meets. He polled members to determine support forspring & fall swap meets or an
annual swap meet. The vote was split 50/50.
$61.00 to winner of 50/50. Winner: Hika
Door prizes
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
DISTRICT 7
May 5, 2013
30 Members
5 Guests
Leigh Jester called the meeting to order @ 2:00 PM and thanked everyone for coming. Leigh used a microphone at the meeting so
everyone could hear him (trying something new!). Pledge of allegiance said by all followed by prayer led by Jackie DeFore.
Leigh informed everyone the ABATE Swap Meet was a huge success and thanked all the volunteers from District 7 who worked at
the Swap Meet. The state raised around $19,000 – we will definitely do this again! There was good attendance, no major issues and
there were some great deals for purchase!
Wayne at Angel City said he was planning to have a “Fallen Riders Booth” at Angel City and the tribute banner to Delmar Singleton
that was on display at this past Angel City Rally would be a part of this booth.
ABATE District 7 has “In Memory of Delmar” patches for sale. Large patches are $5.00 and small patches are $3.00. Leigh gave a
BIG thank you to Cathy Edwards & Nancy Heard for ordering and getting these patches made. All proceeds from the sale of the
patches goes towards our monthly chapter insurance bill. See Leigh or Janet Jester to purchase a patch.
Sue Duggan resigned as State Director of Education for Abate and Chris Carr will be appointed at the next Board of Directors meeting on May 11.
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Our Legislative Director, David Carmichael, reported the man who was involved in the accident that killed Delmar Singleton has
been charged with Second Degree Homicide and Reckless Driving. At the time of our meeting, the case was set to go to court on
June 17 at the Houston County Courthouse. If anyone can get off from work and be there it would be great to have a large number
of bikes at the courthouse to show our interest in this case – there have been too many of our friends and fellow bikers killed by careless drivers! We were also encouraged to contact our state representative and let them know you want to vote YES on SB116 which
is the Vulnerable Victim Bill.
Janet Jester announced she had received a Bibb County Raffle License for us to officially hold our raffle as a 501c4. We are selling
tickets for $5.00 for a chance of winning one of three great prizes: a 50” High Definition TV, an iPad and a Digital Camera. The
drawing will be held at AP’s on August 4 (you do not have to be present to win). If you are interested in selling or buying tickets
please contact Janet Jester!
We have several chapters that are still interested in having an Abate Campout at Lake Tobesofkee. We will discuss with some of the
other chapters at the BOD meeting to see if there is enough interest. Possibly have a campout in September.
Kent Winslett announced that since he and his wife Patti became our Membership Directors we had gone from 47 members to 83
members! Let’s keep ABABTE District 7 growing!
Leigh said if anyone had any suggestions to please bring it to the attention of the district officers and we would bring the suggestions
to the chapter – everyone has a voice.
AP’s is the main supporter of District 7 and we need to support Alice. They are currently selling Boston Butt tickets for a fundraiser
for Bruce Hutchison who injured both ankles and can not walk or work. There will also be a benefit poker run on May 11 to help
raise money for Butch. Also, Alice is making Friday nights “Bike Night’s” at AP’s!
Meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM. We will have our next chapter meeting on June 2 @ 2:00 PM at AP’s Hidden Hideaway, 4274
Broadway, Macon, GA.
District 8
I’ve just returned home from the ABATE of Ga Quarterly Board meeting in Macon. I learned some new and interesting info. and
I’m passing it on to you because it is IMPORTANT. The motorcycle–only checkpoints are a GDOT issue, NOT a Legislative issue.
The GDOT Commission is made up of Regional members. We need to approach the Commissioner(s) who represent our district(s).
I went on-line tonight and discovered that Don Grantham is my GDOT rep. Don is the 12th District Rep. They are listed by Congressional Districts. If you’re not sure which district you are represented by, look on your voter registration card – it will tell you.
We need to be vocal. We need to approach these people and let them know how we feel!
Looks like we might be having a Fall Swap Meet & Rally. If this is the case, D-8 needs to step up to the plate with volunteers! The
April event was a huge success and will make life a lot easier (on the financial level) for ABATE of GA.! As soon as we have a date
I’ll let you know. As I said last month, I have a blast at these things – good people, good bands, good times. Give it a try. Sadly,
there were no 50/50 drawings at the last swap meet due to a shortage of volunteers – this probably cost us a $1000.! I’ve promised
enough volunteers from District 8 to man a membership booth at the front gate – all day!
I have to apologize for any confusion last month – the Jokers Wild Poker Run Flyer had the wrong date – it said Sunday, May 2 and
should’ve been Sunday, June 2nd. I whipped that flyer together right before midnight on the newsletter deadline. Sorry!
June 2nd - ABATE Regular Monthly Meeting at NOON at the Road Runner Café on WASHINGTON RD. The 8th annual Jokers
Wild Poker Run will be held immediately following. The District needs your participation folks. Jan has planned out a route, come
and enjoy it.
June 25th - Bike night at the Sno-Cap Drive-In in No. Augusta, SC will be hosted by District 8 – come out and support us. Again,
we can always use volunteers to help sell product, 50/50 tickets, etc.
Mark your calendars to join District 8 on July 28th for the 6th annual Beat The Heat POKER RUN & Cook-Out. Once again we’ve
reserved a private pavilion with a private beach and private paved parking. Besides the poker run and 50/50 drawing, we’re preparing for some of the same games including the now infamous pickle spitting (can you beat 17 feet?) and perhaps some new ones.
Plan on joining us for this fun family event!! Watch for a flyer in next months newsletter.
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District News
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Copenhaver once again was kind enough to proclaim May as Motorcycle Awareness and You Month, however, the April 27th
Presentation of such was cancelled due to a mixture of poor weather and a general lack of promotion. The actual Proclamation will
be housed at Augusta Harley Davidson for anyone wanting to see it.
The Augusta Greenjackets, Augusta Harley-Davidson, Atty. Richard Ingram, and ABATE of Ga. District 8 co-sponsored the 1st annual BIKER AWARENESS NIGHT at the baseball game on May 3rd. I believe we had 11 bikes out on the baseball field as the
Proclamation was read aloud over the intercom. Now this is spreading Awareness to the non-riding public!! Thank you to Jan for
all of her hard work on this event!
The May 5th Regular Monthly Meeting was cancelled for multiple reasons.
Thank you to the Red Knights, Waynesboro Chapter, for having us set up at the “Fallen Firefighters Memorial POKER RUN” on
May 11th. Also, thanks to them we will have the MRF Intersection kit in the curriculum at Waynesboro High School in the Fall. I
look forward to working with this great bunch of guys.
A HUGE thank you to SPORTSCUTS OF AUGUSTA for their $100. donation to Look Twice Save A Life (LTSAL). Due to their
generosity, we have 2 more MRF Intersection kits in our possession and now we need to get them into some schools. Anyone out
there have any pull? By the way, Sportscuts also purchased 10 of our yard signs. Please support this business – give them a try.
They are located at 3328 Washington Rd, Suite B, Augusta, GA. (I think that’s in La Pavillon). Give them a call at 706-364-4263.
Speaking of yard signs, we still have them for sale ($10.), along with t-shirts ($10.) in various colors, and ladies tank tops ($13.).
til next time, be free, be safe, do your part. Support ABATE and your District.
District 9-2
May 20, 2013 Meeting Minutes
The meeting began at 7:05 p.m. at Los Napales on Monday, May 20, 2013. Al welcomed our visitors. David gave the invocation and
Butch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Officer’s Reports: Stephanie read the minutes from the April meeting. Tracie gave the Treasurer’s report. Motion was made
and seconded to accept both reports. Tracie had the membership report and stated there were no new members. Tracie also asked
that if you are up for renewal please get with her to complete the paperwork. No Legislative report was given. Al asked if anyone
had heard from Jimmy, our Sgt. At Arms. Dan made a call and said that Jimmy was unable to attend meetings and that we should
accept his resignation. Al asked that the members present think about volunteering to fill empty positions and discuss at next
month’s meeting.
Al gave a report on the past BOD meeting as well as a report on the Swap Meet. He also stated he will contact Ned Williams to
come or send someone to discuss the lack of communication with the state.
Sue shared the intersection video with our group. It is a wonderful tool to use not only in schools but in civic and community
events to raise awareness of motorcycles. She also stated that the kits we purchased will be put into place for the upcoming school
year. We discussed that copies can be made of the test and that material should be copied and given to the schools as well.
Upcoming Events:
May 25-27 Powers Crossroads Event
June 8—Kimberly Clark Ride for United Way
June 29-30 Xtreme Rider Swap Meet, Warm Springs 10-5
The Iron Cross MC held a drawing and donated the proceeds to 9-2---Thanks guys!!
Motion was made and seconded to adjorn.
There were 19 members and 4 guests in attendance.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Hope to see you next meeting night, Monday, June 17, 2013.
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District 11
Meeting of April 14, 2013
Redleg Saloon & Grill, 2805 FT. Argyle Rd, Bloomingdale, GA
8Officers,28Members and 2 Guests for a total of 38in attendance
Meeting called to order at3:00 by Sgt of Arms, Henry “Reaper” Alley
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Henry “Reaper” Alley
Devotion/Blessing given by Honorary Chaplain, Eddie Sasser of Christian Motorcycle Association
Opening statements from District Coordinator, David “Junkyard” Jackson:
St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated in Savannah with great weather. I was in the Veterans group and it was good to see the reaction of
the crowd as we walked the parade route. It was good to see so many ABATE members enjoying the festivities.
Spring Swap Meet 3/22 - 3/24 was wet again this year. The storm that went through was severe but it passed by, then the band
started up and the Swap Meet was a great time. The Vendors were inside the 4H building and that worked out well. We will get the
building again next year if it is available. The security police were really nice and they gave us a big break on the cost.
Reading of the minutes: Waived
Officer Reports:
Treasurer, Darlene Thornton:
Spring Swap Meet was a good time and we had a good turnout. We had 240 Visitors which brought in $2157. We paid for the
venue, the 4H building, the band, the security, port a potties, the state’s portionand made a net profit of $153.79. This is the first
time this event has made a profit. The Vendors were great and we all had fun.
Membership, Betsy Haddock:
Spring Swap Meet went great and we signed up 9New Members , 6 Renews, &1 Jr. Abate.
We finally got a new membership list from the state this week and the date on the top of it is November, 2012.
If you have been a member at least 90 days and have not received your card or newsletters, please let me know and I will call the
State Membership Hotline at 678-753-6018 for you.
Please remember to sign in and be counted. The sign in sheet is at the front door, if you are not a member sign in as our guest.
Legislation/Webmaster, RexWilliams:
ABATE District 11 Facebook333 likes with a direct reach of 682. Most activity was Spring Swap Meet, Rick Crowder and Rags
dad.
Google had 175 Hits, 69% new .
Senate Bill 116 which is bill that changes the sentence for serious or malicious injury to a motorcyclist from a 2nd degree misdemeanor to a high and aggravated misdemeanor. Witha penaltyof $1000 to $5000 and one year in jail. This sentence doubles the
current jail time as it does not get the two for one credit for days served.
The website calendar is updated through May so check the website information about upcoming events.
I have made a list of all the House Members in our district for you.
Downed biker page has 3 new listed this month and one more down today.
We need help in keeping up with the downed biker page. If you hear of a downed biker please contact one of the officers so we can
add them to the downed biker page.
Secretary, Pat Hardin:
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and I have been working on a sticker/magnet design.I saw something similar at the State Meeting and my brother helped me put it together. I think we should buy some and have something to hand out putting both ABATE
name and awareness out there. My friend Bobbi is an instructor of the Motorcycle safety course for the State of GA, Ft. Stewart/
Hunter AAF, & the Harley-Davidson Shop. She picked up the last box of calendars yesterday and was happy to announce that she
had distributed the first box to her students. On the first day of class they receive a packet with their paperwork and class material
and our calendar. It would be very cool to add a magnet and sticker to all the classes. The reach would be incredible. I would like
to propose that we purchase 500 of each of the small (about the size of the inside yellow oval) magnets and stickers now and in December purchase enough supply for the Safety Courses and our events for the entire year of 2014 including some large ones for
trucks, vans, garages, workshops, refrigerators and such. We have the means to get our name out there and increasemotorcycle
awareness, ABATE awareness and perhaps save a life or two.
GA Dept. of transportation is offering 500 free brochures and pamphlets about motorcycle safety if we will set up a booth in May on
our INTERSTATE HIGHWAY system such as rest areas, weigh station etc. I think we should set up a booth at the rest area
southbound on I-95 on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 9 and give out the States pamphlets and either a sticker or magnet for ABATE
and hang out for a great day of friendship and perhaps save a life.
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What are you doing on May 18, 2013 from 9-5?
State Swap Meet had between 2400 and 2800 visitors. It was a fantastic turn out so try to make this event next year if you can.
I went to Mitchell’s Hatchery yesterday and restocked my pond so the Jr. Abate Fishing Derby will be back at my house next year
Saturday, May 10, 2014. Don’t forget I told you first so you can’t say you already had plans. This is the Saturday, Mother’s Day
Eve. We will have fishing, food, water slide, face painting, at least one clown, popcorn machine, and much more. Bring your kids
and grandkids.
Activities Director, Jimbop Roberson:
4/15
Long County Wingmen Pimp & Ho Ball (Girls are Pimps and Guys are the Ho’s)
4/20
Savannah Harley Davidson Customer Appreciation Day
4/20
In County Vets 3rd Annual Freedom Honor Flight Run
4/27
Jr. ABATE Fishing Derby
4/28
Chatham County Sheriff’s Poker Run
5/3–5/5 Effingham Wingmen Cinco De Mayo/Anniversary Party
5/4
CMA Run for the Son
5/18
Harley vs. Hooters
5/18
7th Annual Armed Forces Day Poker Run
5/19
ABATE Meeting
Sgt. Of Arms, Henry “Reaper” Alley:
Thank everyone who volunteered at the Spring Swap Meet.
Jr. ABATE, Tricia Cantaline:
Stephanie Maas won the 50/50 at the Swap Meet and donated $25 to Jr. ABATE. Jr. Abate has $394 in the bank and is looking forward to the Fishing Derby on April 27th from 10-2. There will be hot dogs for bait and a fish fry. There will be lots of fun things for
all the kids.
June 2nd and 3rd will be the Jr. ABATE June Jamboree Campout at Shady Oaks Campground. All meals will be provided as well as
games and a water slide.
District Coordinator, Junkyard Jackson
Old Business:
Try to watch the calendar when you are planning your events. Last weekend there were some events on the calendar that scheduled
way in advance and by the end of the week there were seven events going on.
Rides for Smiles is a great cause where Veterans get to ride in race cars at OSP in Pooler.
Next year we need more security for the Spring Swap Meet. We will need 6 or 7 volunteers.
Try to support the other clubs. They support us.
New Business:
We need a septic tank at Big Roy’s. We also need to set up the bathrooms. If you or someone you know can help us with that please
let us know.
May is motorcycle awareness month. I have been working with the state through Tom Crosby and the overhead signs on the highway will be flashing motorcycle awareness messages unless there is an active amber alert.
Col. Welcher, Sonny Dixon and Q-tip are working on an ad that has an automobile next to a bike and asks if you know who’s on the
bike, then they reveal who it is. Look Twice, Save a Life. (voted, passed)
We will purchase 500 stickers for now and will get more after the Toy Run in December.
Open Floor:
Col. Welcher, Chatham County Sherriff’s Office: 13th year of Sherriff’s Run. 17 Clubs participate. Last year they had 426 bikes
sign in and raised $23,000. Some of the money was used to send 60 underprivileged kids to Disney World. The run is $15/25 couple which includes meal, drinks and there are already 225 door prizes.
Harold, Christian Motorcycle Association: Pembroke Baptist Church is holding their first Biker Sunday. Afterwards a meal will be
served.
May 4, 2013 is the Annual Run for the Son. This is the only run that CMA sponsors and all funds go toward the overseas missions.
Richard, SavannahChristian Motorcycle Association: Please make sure you check your mirrors, tire pressure, and look around you
constantly. Be safe out there.
Crank, In County Vets: Honor Flight will be April 21 starting at the Mighty 8th Museum and ending at the VFW Post 660 on Hwy
17. There are very few WWII veterans left and they are escorted to Washington DC to see their monument. The bus has medical
staff and escorts provided.
Grip, Effingham Wingmen: May 5, 2013 is Cinco De Mayo/Anniversary party. Ya’ll come!
Closing Comments by Junkyard: State ABATE meeting is May 11, 2013. All members are invited to attend.
Thanks for coming to the meeting
Meeting was adjourned at 4:20
Next Meetings May 19, 2013, June 9, 2013
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Tar Snakes, Georgia’s roads and GDOT
Last year, ABATE of Georgia officers met with representatives of the Georgia Department of Transportation when discussing the road audits for 2012. While walking one of
the roads to be audited, an ABATE member pointed out the tar snakes on the road and
the dangerous nature of them. The GDOT engineer walking the road with him shook his
head and said, that there was no other “cost effective solution”. The trouble with that
statement is one word, solution, as it was in fact false. Tar Snakes are not a solution, they
are in fact a problem. Tar Snakes are made of a substance called Asphalt sealer. Asphalt
sealer works like glue for the road surface, it fills cranks and prevents water from working down into the road surface which leads to cracking and destruction of the road surface. The resulting sealing operating leaves the all to familiar strings of slippery rubbery
material all over Georgia’s roads. When that GDOT engineer classified Tar Snakes as a
solution his might have been right if every vehicle on the road had four or more tires,
tires with a flat surface for contacting the road way, a flat surface that produces a nice
square “contact patch” when that vehicle goes around a curve that patch stays the same
shape as the wheels them selves turn in one plane, the horizontal. However when a motorcycle turns (or shifts positions in a lane) the motorcycle’s tires’ contact patches
shrink. Why you ask? Because when the motorcycle turns, its tires move two planes,
the horizontal and vertical, that’s right, non-riders, motorcycles lean. That means the
contact patch size gets smaller. This is why when your motorcycle goes over a Tar Snake
in a corner you might feel a little (or A LOT of ) “slip” as your tires lose contact with
the asphalt and slide over the Tar Snake until the tires comes back into contact with the
asphalt’s surface. Add in temperature changes, rain, wet leaves and other road debris and
you have an even slippery tar snake, a recipe for a motorcycle crash. There are alternative solutions out there, there are sealers that use “grit” in them to make them provide
better friction. There is also always the question of repaving roads as well. This month
ABATE of Georgia is asking all of its districts to go out and meet their GDOT State
Transportation board member. When you do meet them, let’s ask them to stop making
road repairs that are a “solution” for cars and a possible death “sentence” for Bikers.
We sent photographers out last month to shoot a few pictures of some of Georgia’s
roads. Do you think they look safe for your motorcycle? What about your loved one’s
motorcycles? Can we really call this dangerous practice a “solution” ? Tell your State
Transportation Board member, they are not, tell them to please push GDOT to find a
new safe solution.
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Georgia’s Tar Snakes, Do you think they look safe?
Photos courtesy of Wayne Davis and Chris Patterson
A few photographs from Georgia 141 right outside of Duluth, Georgia (District 4
East), a safe road in the rain for metro Atlanta bikers?
Georgia 140 the road that connects District 4 East with District 3, between Roswell and
Canton
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Georgia’s Tar Snakes, Do you think they look safe?
The S curve that makes
up the county line
between Bartow and
Cherokee on Georgia
140, a popular road of
Georgia Motorcyclists.
To the right of the road
is the drop off that
plunges 100 feet into a
creek, Is the blatant
risk of a Tar Snake
induced low side crash
here acceptable to save
a few state dollars?
Georgia 108
between
Georgia 20 and
Georgia 140,
the sweeping
curves of this
road and the
beautiful
scenery draws
riders from all
over the state,
the pictures
here are less
than 1 mile
apart. Would
you ride this
road on a dark
misty night?
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Look Twice Save a Life, Inc.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation “Intersection” DVD Kits
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$50.00 to purchase a kit for your district or multiple kits for the counties your district encompasses.
Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Motorcycle Division
endorses the “Intersection” DVD Kit
Look Twice Save a Life, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) Not For Profit Corporation
All donations to this cause tax deductible.
Send your check today to Look Twice Save a Life Inc., P.O. Box 184,
Austell, Georgia, 30168.
In the memo portion of your check, write the word EDUCATION.
Please support this very important first step in raising awareness in our
schools and in our communities.
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The Supporters Program
Business Support Member Program
Any business that wishes to offer a discount on goods or services to an ABATE of Georgia
member may have a listing in the monthly newsletter in the Supporter section. This listing
will show business name, address, phone number, web site, district Number and discount
amount offered. No Logos or other info.
The cost to be listed is $25.00 per year. The Business Support member will receive an
ABATE membership Easel and 2 Decals showing they offer a discount along with one full
year of being listed.
Any Business that is owned by an ABATE of Georgia member will receive this for $15.00
Business Sponsor Member Program
Any Business that wishes to be a Sponsor and offer a discount on goods or services to an
ABATE of Georgia members may have a listing in the monthly newsletter in the Sponsor
Section. This listing will show the business name, address, phone number, web site, district
number and discount amount offered in large bold type. No Logos etc.
The cost for this is $100.00 per year. The Sponsor will receive an ABATE membership easel,
2 decals showing membership, a discount of 5% on any additional advertising in the newsletter.
Any business owned by an ABATE of Georgia member will receive this for $75.00.
As a thank you to those business’s that allow us to meet there we will run their info in the
Sponsor section FREE for as long as a district meets there.
An individual or Business that provides more than $100.00 in goods or services to ABATE
of Georgia will be listed in the Honor Roll section
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The Supporters Program
American Bikers Active Toward Education
Post Office Box 116 Austell GA, 30168 Tel 770-884-7138 Fax 770-234-4177
www.abatega.org
Business Program for Supporters or Sponsors
Supporter_____ Sponsor_____
Name of Business_____________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
City,State, Zip_________________________________________
Business Phone_______________________________________
Business web site______________________________________
Discount Percent offered________________________________
District located in_______ Application taken by ___________________
Date of Application _________________
Years of Term____
Notes______________________________________________________
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Please turn in to your DC with a Check made out to ABATE of Georgia.
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A.B.A.T.E. Of Georgia Sponsors and Supporters
These Businesses contribute to ABATE and offer discounts to ABATE members
Stone Mountain Harley Davidson
900 Dogwood Drive Southeast Conyers, GA 30012
(770) 979-7999
www.stonemountainhd.com/
Horizon Motorsports
858 Davis Drive Southeast Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 785-7253
www.horizonsmotorsports.com/
Mitchell’s Automotive and Truck Repair
4281 Interstate Drive, Macon, Ga 31210
(478) 477-6403
Weathers Honda
1808 Vernon Road LaGrange GA 30240
Phone: 706.884.7327 Fax: 706.884.3827
http://www.weathershonda.com
Mountain Motorsports
899 Iris Dr. S.E. Conyers GA 30094
Phone: 770.761.4800 Fax: 770.761.4900
http://www.mtn-motorsportsnorth.com/
20% off on Parts and Accessories
Town Creek Food Shop
3061 Upper River Rd, Macon, Ga, 31211
(478) 751-9393
Clothing to Fit People
5415 Austell-Powder Springs Rd, Austell, Ga, 30106
(770) 941-1142
Rat Rodz Custom Cycles
3695 Broadway, Macon, Georgia 30216
(478) 784-8484
Tom’s Place
461 Old Mill Place, Cartersville, Ga, 30120
(770) 386-7755
Al’s Appliance and Refrigeration
600 Ridly Avenue, Lagrange, Ga, 30240
Katies’ Too Southern FBuffet Restaurant
614 Lincoln St, Lagrange, Ga, 30240
(706) 882-1222 www.katiestoo.com Free Drink with Buffet
Auto Tek Customs
6041 North Henry Blvd Suite A, Stockbridge, Ga 30281
(770) 474-4636
Your Leather Loft
968 Hiram—Douglasville Hwy, Hiram Ga, 30141
(770) 439-0550
Cycle World of Athens
4225 Atlanta Highway Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 548-3300 www.cycleworldathens.com
Freedom Powersports Kennesaw
3102 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw, Ga, 30152
(770) 974 - 6000 www.freedompowersports.net
ProLeather & Associates
411 Maxham Road, Suite 1600
(770) 948-1285 www.Proleather&Team.com
Stone Mountain Cycle Service
(404) 573-0159
Holly’s Hometown Insurance
2955 Buford Hwy Duluth, Ga 30096
(770) 476 - 9300
10% discount on Insurance to ABATE of Ga. Members
Blueberry Hill
1550 C Dean Forrest Rd. Garden City, Ga
(912) 964-8401 www.blueberryhillbar.com
Helmet Hairdoos
678-227-8861
helmethairdoos@yahoo.com
Connie Zbikowski, American Family Insurance
4930 Bill Gardner Pkwy Ste 4930, Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 734-3210
http://insurance-agency.amfam.com/GA/connie-zbikowski/
Patricia Cantaline—Avon Representative
(912) 748-5266 www.youravon.com/pcantaline
Free Shipping on orders over $30.00, order online only
Cycle Nation of Mcdonough
755 Industrial Blvd, McDonough, GA 30253
http://www.cyclenationofmcdonough.com 770-957-7404
Brown’s Camping Sales
9726 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
http://www.brownscamping.com 770-477-7718
Motorhead’s Bar and Grill
650 Macon Steet, McDonough, GA 30253
http://www.motorheadsbarandgrill.com (770) 898-0008
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Please visit our District Sponsors
1W:
Dari Dip
302 West Villanow Street, LaFayette, GA
5N:
Cycle World
4225 Atlanta Highway, Athens, Ga
1:
Logan’s Roadhouse
2140 East Walnut Avenue Dalton, GA 30721
6/2:
Jekyll and Hyde's, HWY 29 North,
Newnan, Ga
2:
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
345 W. Louise Street (Historic Hwy 441)
Clarkesville, GA 30523
6/3:
Big Daddy's Oyster Bar & Pub
101 Crossings E # 3, Peachtree City, GA
3
The Watering hole in Villa Rica
123 Tri County Plaza, Villa Rica, GA
4E:
Confetti’s Bar and Grill,
6470 Spalding Dr., Norcross, GA
20% Discount with your ABATE card
4S:
Solutions Bar and Grill
2040 Sylvan Rd, Atlanta Ga.
7:
AP's Hidden Hideaway
4274 Broadway, Macon, GA
8:
Road Runner Cafe, 2508 Peach Orchard Rd. (Rt. 25),
Augusta, Ga
9:
Player’s
1500 54th Street, Columbus, GA
9/2:
Los Nopales Restauarnt
382 South Davis Road, LaGrange, GA
4W:
Red’s Timbers
730 Concord Road Southeast, Smyrna, GA (770)
434-2432 jwkickerz.com
10:
Dairy Queen Mcrae, GA
42 E Oak St, McRae, GA 31055
6:
The Grove Bar and Grill
4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove.
11:
The Redleg Saloon
2805 Fort Argyle Road, Bloomingdale, GA
5:
5 O’Clock Somewhere
7189 Turner Lake Rd, Covington Ga
13:
Henry Elrod Center
US41 at Georgia 112
15:
Toucan’s Ale house
2450 Perry Lane Road Brunswick, GA 31525
Members, Districts, Businesses & Supporters with your donation of $100 or more you become an Honor
Roll Member of A.B.A.T.E. of Georgia! As always your generosity and support is appreciated.
Steve Murrin
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IF YOU ARE A MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST—JOIN TODAY!
Your membership entitles you to our monthly newsletter, admission discounts at most A.B.A.T.E.
events, discounts at bike shops throughout the state who support our ideals, a patch and pin for new
members, and a year pin for renewals. Help protect your right to ride! Fill out the application below and
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Make check or money order payable to A.B.A.T.E. of Georgia, Inc., or enter credit card information under your signature.
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