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These adamant leaders of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. have much to say about our past accomplishments and what we have planned for 2014. You can help by giving us your input on Legislative Issues regarding Motorcycle Rights. Your opinions mean a lot to us on how we plan for the year’s chain of events. We are: ‘DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MOTORCYCLING’! State Seminar Flyer 2.1.14 Page 11 R1 MC Swap Meet, 2.16.14 Page 18 R9 Daytona North Party, 3.15.14 Page 18 Oh yea, did I mention we have a little fun, good eats and camaraderie too? 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
Tim TJ Johnson
330-360-7752
DD Mike Aurilio
330-544-4099
Columbiana County
Sam Sacconi
330-227-9900
Mahoning County
Ron Blanton
330-272-2265
Portage/Summit Counties
Mickey Meehan
330-562-4905
P.*SHIRLEY* Stokes 330-644-4572
Stark County
Open
Trumbull County
Ron Blanton
330-272-2265
Region 01
Steve Diekmann
DD-Paul Rayl
Belmont County
Bob Nagy
Harrison County
John Evans
Jefferson County
Larry Dobbins
Monroe County
Andy Kosar
740-632-2950
740-737-1314
740-310-2116
307-679-6242
740-765-4825
740-632-7144
Region 02
Russell Brooks
740-674-6094
Coshocton County
Michael McCoy
740-297-0632
Guernsey County
Pat Foraker
740-679-2494
Licking County
Eric Bolyard
740-252-6890
Holmes County
Knox County
Adam Trembley
740-221-8878
Muskingum County
Terry Billy
740-872-3686
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
Jami Young
419-438-7060
Fulton County
Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185
Henry County
Don Buehrer
419-579-4878
Williams County
Open
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Region 05
Haskel Combs
937-382-7192
Adams/Brown County Open
Cler/Butler/Ham/War Co’s.
Tim Kaelin
513-561-4745
Clinton County
Haskel Combs
937-382-7192
Fayette County
Open
Highland County
Open
Region 06
Bill Jenks
937-999-7558
DD-Marilyn Griffin 937-778-0179
Champaign/Clark Counties
Lawrence Taylor 937-626-6958
Darke County
Open
Greene County
Lawrence Taylor 937-626-6958
Miami County
Mike Wendel
937-564-5005
Montgomery County
‘Too Tall” Smith
937-648-2737
Preble County
Open
Region 07
Brian Jordan
DD-Larry Morgan
Erie County
Danny Reilly
Huron County
Contact Brian Jordan
Lucas County
Contact Mike Stock
Ottawa County
Ray ‘Spider’ Stintsman
Sandusky County
Phillip Ditslear
Seneca County
Mike King
Wood County
Bob ‘Crash’ Parker
419-307-3506
567-201-3062
419-483-9844
Open
419-307-3506
Open
419-654-5446
419-656-1922
419-307-9562
B: Paul Rayl 417-737-1314
D: Jim “Bushman” Sprague 419-680-8584
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
Contact TJ Johnson 330-360-7752
Ashtabula County
Open
Cuyahoga County
Open
Geauga County
Open
Lake County
Open
Region 14
Steve Lindsay
740-360-0471
Crawford County
Matt Gardner
419-971-6767
Hancock County
Open
Contact Steve Lindsay above
Hardin County
Jeremy Billenstein 740-360-0760
Marion County
D. Thacker darrythacker@gmail.com
Morrow County
Frankie Walters
419-521-8182
Wyandot County
Peter Barnes
419-294-8066
Region 16
Michael McLaughlin 330-336-7464
Ashland County
Rick McClure
419-869-7025
Holmes County
Cowboy Whitman 330-567-3127
Lorain County
Open
Medina County
Garret Robison
330-278-2714
Richland County
Dawn Berkshire
419-571-7882
Wayne County
Milan Sigler
330-262-3991
STATE OFFICE
800-25-BIKER / 614-319-3644
www.abate.com
State Board Members
are Listed on Page 5
Region Directors
and County
Coordinators
NOTE: Updates should
be sent to:
outspokin@abate.com
~AND~
stateoffice@abate.com
419-619-7721
419-686-5885
Region 08
Tim Cordray
740-269-1213
DD: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882
Carroll County
Mike McGinness
330-407-3183
Stark County
Mark Miller
330-417-0238
Tuscarawas County
Dave Antonelli
330-343-5374
Region 09
Kolman Fuzy
DD Harley Stock
Delaware County
Franklin County
Harley Stock
Madison County
Pickaway County
Jeff Bowersock
Pike, Ross &
Scioto Counties
Union County
Region 10
Contact Goofy Bown
614-332-0198
419-654-5448
Open
419-654-5448
Open
614-306-2570
Open
Open
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
740-588-1749
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State Officer Reports: COB Corner, Jim Elgin Executive Director/By‐Laws, Ed Schetter Legislative Director, Scott "Woody" Wood Safety & Ed Director, Mike Stock ABATE of Ohio's MRF Rep, Robin Biltz Pickens Events Dir., Carla Lawson re: June Jam 2014 Featured Articles: NCOM‐Biker News Bytes, Bill Bish MRF Reports AMA News Ask Our Lawyer‐Rod Taylor OMTA Article, Matt Mesarchik Shootin' the Breeze, Bummer Flyers: State Seminar Flyer 2.1.14 R1 MC Swap Meet, 2.16.14 R9 Daytona North Party, 3.15.14 Advertisers/Services ABATE of Ohio Legal Services Rider Insurance Business Card Ads Thunder Roads Mag Ad Law Offices of Ralph Buss January 2014
5 6 7 8 19 22 9 12 13 15 17 24 11 18 18 2 10 26 34 31 Advertisers/Services (Con't.) Road Rider Trailers Ad Member‐2‐Member Discount Directory Boyk Law Offices Ridin' On Magazine EasyRider Bike Show 2.8‐9.14 Forms: Look Twice Sign Order Form Products Order Form Buy‐A‐Day Form ***New Form*** Sustaining Supporter Information Advertising Form Region News: Regions Zero ‐ 3 Regions 4 ‐ 7 Region 8 ‐ 9 Region 10 ‐ 16 Miscellaneous: Region Map; Region Officers Business Information Cleaning Out the Corral ‐ Classifieds Membership Application OutSpokin’
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Happy New Year to One And ALL! Welcome to all State, Region and County Officers, with the help of our Members, let’s make 2014 our Best ABATE
Year Yet! Looking back on all the of Ohio, Inc.
accomplishments we achieved in the COB Corner
last 2 years in the Ohio State House, under the guidance of State Jim “SNAFU” Elgin
Government Relations Director, Scott Chairman of the Board
“Woody” Wood and with the help of many friends in our State Legislature, the 2012/2013 sessions were banner years for Motorcyclist in the Great State of Ohio. Let’s keep the momentum going; with the post election realignment that will occur this month in both Houses, it looks like we will be in a very advantageous position to advance our agenda in this new Legislative Session. We need to hear your Ideas, so we can truly represent you to our State Legislators. Now here comes the plug for our State Motorcycle Rights Seminar on February 1, 2014 at The Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center, 22300 State Park Road #20, Mount Sterling, Ohio 43143. This is the venue for you to be heard. We need as many of our Members as possible to be in attendance because this is where we map out our legislative strategy for the upcoming year, and your input is extremely valuable to us. We need more Members, in these harsh economic times, our Membership numbers are dwindling. Invite a non member to our Seminar so they can see what we are about and maybe they will want to join the Cause, we need all the Freedom Fighters we can find, regardless of what they ride. We are going to present some Old/
New Member Getter Strategies at this Month’s State Board of Directors Meeting, so hold onto your hat, we are going to grow in 2014. Something else we are going to focus on is State Events. With the help of our new State Events Director, Carla Lawson, we are going to put all of our State Events on the Map. We have great people such as State Government Relations Director, Scott “Woody” Wood, to Chair our Sate Seminar; State Safety and Education Director, Mike Stock, to Chair the State Awareness Rally and Carla Lawson is going to work her Magic (with the help of a dedicated Committee) to produce the best Primary State Fundraiser we have had in years, known as the ‘ABATE of Ohio, Inc. June Jam’. This is our State Party. We do presale on tickets for this and every Member should buy a ticket, regardless of the fact if you can attend or not. If you do attend you are going to have one heck of a good time, if you cannot attend, you have supported your State Motorcycle Rights Organization’s Primary Fundraiser, and this helps us keep our Membership Prices Affordable. UNITED WE STAND! Jim “SNAFU” Elgin ABATE of Ohio: www.abate.com
State of Ohio: www.ohio.gov
AMA: www.ama-cycle.org/
www.abatelegal.com
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MRF: www.mrf.org/
NCOM: www.ON-A-BIKE.com
OMTA: www.ohiotrails.org/
www.roadhazard.org
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Ohio,
Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, donations/contributions, event funds and ABATE products are NOT
tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
ABATE is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the
image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio
motorcyclists.
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. events are subject to
a thirty percent administration fee.
Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all
persons 18 years and older, having an interest in
preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals.
Owning a motorcycle is not necessary.
Annual dues are $25 single, $40 couple.
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STATE OFFICE INFO
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1658, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Street Address: 3999 Parkway Lane #11,
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
1-800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644. (local)
Fax: 614-319-4715 (call ahead)
Office Hours:
Monday Thru Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
email: stateoffice@abate.com
The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. newsletter, Outspokin’, is
published monthly. Deadline is the first of each
month preceding the issue month.
Guidelines for material publication: You may submit
letters, photos, articles about ABATE related events.
Stories and articles about motorcycling are also
welcome. Each are accepted on a case by case basis.
We will not accept slanderous or accusing letters,
profanities, or non-ABATE related letters.
Advertising Information:
800-25-BIKER, e-mail: outspokin@abate.com
ABATE of Ohio, Inc., reserves the right to refuse
any advertising or display that we deem to be
inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise unsuitable for
publication. Display of business names,
advertisements or supporters is not and shall
not be construed as an endorsement by
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. of any business listed.
Ad form is on Page 36
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STATE BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman of the Board: Jim Elgin
Ohio ABATE PAC Chairman: Ed Schetter
ABATE Foundation Chair: Jim Sprague
Ex Officio Officer: Jim “Goofy” Bown
Executive Director: Ed Schetter
Treasurer: Terry
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.: OPEN
Government Relations Dir.: Scott “Woody” Wood
Safety & Ed. Director: Mike Stock
State Events Director: Carla Lawson
Technical Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson
Office Staff: Chris Winchester
Ohio MRF Rep: Robin Biltz Pickens
NCOM Rep: Haskel Combs
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Well here it is the first of the year again. I hope everyone had a ABATE
great holiday sea‐
of Ohio, Inc.
son and gave your Executive Director
favorite biker a membership to Ed
ABATE of Ohio for “Enjoyin’ the Ride”
Christmas. Now is Schetter
the time to shake off the holiday cheer and the New Year’s hangover and get to work. And, our job is protecting the rights and promoting the safety of the bikers in Ohio and around the country. One of our priorities for the New Year has to be getting more members into ABATE of Ohio. Not only to raise our membership numbers when we go to the Capital, but to make sure every part of motorcycling in Ohio is represented. It is our honored duty to fight for them all. For example, when the handlebar height law was changed it changed for all not just sport bikes or cruisers, clubs or independents, it was for all bikers. If you are reading this on www.ABATE.com or in the OutSpokin’, are not a member, and feel we are not representing your particular facet of motorcycling, join and let your voice be heard. We are a member driven organiza‐
tion. We get our strength and direction from the member‐
ship. All are welcome. You don’t even have to own a motorcy‐
cle. We fight for all. Our Seminar for 2014 is quickly approaching. More info is available in this great newsletter or at ABATE.com (Flyer on Page 11). This is where we set the direction for the next year. It is open member and non members. I’m sure Woody and the Seminar Committee have a great event planned. If you are one of the officers new to the organiza‐
tion, this is a prime opportunity to network with others to gain the resources needed to fill your office effectively. If you are a current officer, a former officer or a member, come on out. It’s your years of experience that have gotten ABATE to where we are today and we can all learn from your experi‐
ence. And by the way, we do take the time for a little socializ‐
ing also. I look forward to seeing you all there. Lastly, Bylaw Committee is currently working on the policies and procedures part of the handbook. If you have any suggestions that will help ABATE run smoother drop me an e‐
mail. Enjoying the Ride, Ed Schetter Executive Director ABATE of Ohio Inc. ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Constitution ~ .pdf file (Acrobat Reader)**
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Bylaws ~ .pdf file (Acrobat Reader)**
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Policy & Procedure Part I: Membership ~ .pdf file (Acrobat Reader)**
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Policy & Procedure Part II: Events ~ .pdf file (Acrobat Reader)**
http://www.abate.com/ByLaws.htm
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I hope everyone had good holidays. With the beginning of the New Year and the ABATE
addition of some new of Ohio, Inc.
officers, we as an organization, have Government Relations
Director
the opportunity to make some changes Scott “Woody” Wood
with the long term goal of gaining addi‐
tional membership. We need to do things that will get the attention of people who are not currently members and let them know we are doing good things and could use their support, membership, and any help they are willing to give. A perfect opportunity to help mold organization is the State Seminar coming up on Feb. 1 at Deer Creek State Park. See the flyer in the OutSpokin’ for details. Similar to the past three years, I am planning a Legislative Agenda session. This session is similar in format to what the MRF does at the Meet‐
ing of the Minds every year. It is a round table group discus‐
sion regarding the legislative issues. The group decides what legislative issues ABATE of Ohio is going to work on and what stance we are going to take. This is an opportunity in every‐
one having input on Ohio’s laws pertaining to motorcycling. If you are reading this and you are not a member of ABATE of Ohio, you are welcome to attend the seminar as well. Our seminar, like all of ABATE of Ohio events, is open to the public. If you are not a member the seminar is an excel‐
lent opportunity to find out what ABATE of Ohio is all about. We discuss not only legislative issues. We also talk about our Safety & Education program, state events, we learn about the ABATE Foundation, and discuss and learn about all facets of the organization at the state level. We also eat, drink and have a good time. As chairman of the seminar committee, I will attempt to not over schedule the sessions this year. I be‐
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lieve the opportunity to socialize at this event and to have a few minutes to just breathe is important. If you have any questions for me about the event my email address is legisla‐
tivedirector@abate.com, or you can call me at 937‐987‐2396. I work second shift. If I do not answer leave a message and a number and I will get back to you. Hope to see you there. Regards, Scott “Woody” Wood Government Relations Director ABATE of Ohio, Inc. OutSpokin’
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tive Seminar. It will be held on Feb 1, 2014 at Deer Creek State Park Lodge (look for the ad on this page). It is a great place to see your fellow brothers and sisters and get information to fuel the fire for next riding season. There will be breakout sessions on many topics. Show up and learn, then go to the banquet and have some fun. Next will be the Awareness Rally on May 3rd in Columbus. This kicks off Motorcycle Awareness Month. I’m working on changing it up a little this year so you’ll have to stay tuned. The next state event following the Rally will be June Jam, June 20th ‐ 22nd. This party is the main fund raiser for the state for ABATE of Ohio, Inc. It needs to put money in the state office to help us thru the year. Watch for the flyers, as they will show you all the fun you can have in one weekend. The raffle bike for 2014 has been purchased and it is a nice street glide. Tickets are ready to be picked up and sold. There 2013 Crashes 2635 Fatalities 126 are some new tricks to make a little money on the early draws 2012 Crashes 4470 Fatalities 162 along the way. Also, the tickets will only be $10 this year. It is time to start laying out plans to make 2014 even safer. This year, Kay and I went on great rides in Indiana and We are talking to young drivers, making them aware that mo‐ Michigan, but the most fun we have is in Ohio. Next year we want to try the riding games we read about in Thunder Roads torcycles share the road. We have billboards up in different and Ride On magazines. We are ready to find some new places areas, we are selling yard signs all over the state and we make ourselves present at major events all over the state. We also in Ohio we haven’t been to yet. Maybe you can join us. Last but not least, when you put your bike up, put it on the have statewide Awareness rides to kick off motorcycle riding center stand and disconnect the battery. These new bikes all season. Now it’s time to do more in all of these areas. We need to like to draw your battery down. See you on the road soon. Be safe this winter. All you old talk to our fellow bikers, not at them, but about getting en‐
farts, push that snow, don’t lift :) dorsed and trained. About one half of the fatalities are not licensed. We have one of the best training programs around Ride Within Your Limits, and it’s cheap. Talk to people you meet and help them if they Mike Stock can’t get it done on their own. If we don’t take care of our‐
State Safety and Education Director selves, no one else will. mikestock419@gmail.com The most important event this winter is the State Legisla‐
Hi Friends, One way I meas‐
ure whether our ABATE
work has an im‐
of Ohio, Inc.
pact on keeping motorcyclists safe Safety & Education
is the stats I pro‐
Director
vide in this article Mike Stock
each month. As I see fewer crashes and more impor‐
tantly, fewer fa‐
talities, I have to believe we are on the right path. There are lots of things that affect these stats, but ABATE is making a difference! January 2014
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Transport in London to examine evidence that increasing the
number of motorcyclists on the road could actually improve
safety.
U.S. TRAFFIC DEATHS RISE FOR THE FIRST
TIME SINCE 2005
For six years through 2011, highway accidents and related
fatalities declined each year. Improvements in vehicles and
other safety education efforts were credited for that downward
trend. But for the first time since 2005, that streak ran out,
according to figures released recently by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration.
CONGRESSMAN DEMANDS ANTI-MOTORCYCLE
Last year, 33,561 people were killed in highway accidents,
EXPLANATION FROM CDC
up 3.3% from 2011. The increase was reflected across many of
U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), a member of
the categories that researchers follow, but motorcycle and
the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, has sent a letter to the
pedestrian fatalities reflected the highest increases, up 7% and
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) demanding answers concerning a recent CDC report that 6% respectively. There are currently more motorcycles in use in
the U.S. than ever before, and 452,386 new on- and off-road
aims to discourage motorcycle use while ignoring the positive
motorcycles were sold nationwide in 2012 according to the
economic benefits for motorcycle riding.
Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), up 2.6% over 2011.
“As an avid and experienced motorcycle rider, I believe
In addition to the deaths, the NHTSA data showed that
government should be in the business of promoting the
nearly 2.4 million people were injured in crashes last year, a
recreational, economic and environmental benefits of
6.5% increase from 2011, although miles driven remained about
responsible motorcycle riding – not discouraging it,” stated
the same.
Congressman Walberg in the letter. “During difficult fiscal
Despite these increases, the new numbers are still far below
times, the American people would be better served by your
the accident rates of the 1970s and 1980s.
continued efforts to address widespread societal health matters
NHTSA preliminary data for the first six months of 2013
such as virus prevention, cancer and heart disease.”
show that 15,470 people have died in crashes so far this year, a
Rep. Walberg was prompted to action by a presentation
decrease of 4.2% compared with the same period last year.
given by the Helmet Law Review Team of the Community
Preventative Services Task Force in late October 2013 which
concluded that mandatory helmet laws would “produce
MOTORCYCLE THEFTS DECLINE SLIGHTLY
Your motorcycle could be stolen in a New York minute,
substantial economic benefits.”
especially if you live in NYC which is the nation's capital of
Walberg is troubled by the fact that potential negative
motorcycle thievery (903 thefts), followed by swingin' Las
impacts on nationwide motorcycling are not addressed and
Vegas (757), the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports.
questions whether the CDC should be tasked with researching
Next comes San Diego (633), Indianapolis (584) and Miami
and making recommendations regarding transportation safety.
(535).
The Michigan Representative has also been prompted to ask
Overall, just like when it comes to car thefts, motorcycle
CDC Director Thomas Frieden; “is it the goal or strategy of
thefts have been dropping. In 2012, the year in which the NICB
the CDC to reduce the use of motorcycles - a legal mode of
transportation - by recommending and pursing a federal helmet bases its analysis, they amounted to 46,061 ripped-off bikes,
down 1% from the year before.
law?”
Based on National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
motorcycle theft data for 2012, Honda was the motorcycle brand
MOTORCYCLISTS SAFER BEHIND THE WHEEL
Evidence suggests that roads would be safer if more drivers stolen most often, with 9,082 for the year (representing 20% of
rode motorcycles, as motorcyclists are safer behind the wheel of all motorcycles stolen). It was followed by Yamaha
(7,517=16%), Suzuki (7,017=15%), Kawasaki (4,839=11%) and
a car than non-motorcyclists, according to a leading U.K.
Harley-Davidson (3,755=8%), rounding out the top five makes.
insurer.
When it comes to states, thieves appear to prefer warm
Equity Red Star compared car drivers to car users who also
have an insured motorcycle, and found the latter 23% less likely weather -- just like all motorcycle riders. California was first
(6,082 thefts), followed by Florida (4,110), Texas (3,400), North
on average to make a claim on their car policy.
Carolina (2,574) and Indiana (2,334), and more than twice as
The firm also adjusted the figures to take into account the
many bikes were stolen during summer months than in the
different typical ages of car drivers and motorcyclists, and still
found the riders to be 21% better behind the wheel. The results winter.
Unfortunately, fewer stolen motorcycles are recovered than
showed motorcyclists were 20% less likely to make a bodily
cars. While 53.9% of stolen cars were returned to their owners,
injury claim on their car policy.
only 39% of motorcycles found their way back. The NICB says
The insurer examined 200 million policies between 2007
that's because it’s easier to "chop" bikes for their parts, hide
and 2012.
Rob Clark, Equity Red Star’s Head of Retail Motor, said: them in barns or garages, or ship them out of the country in
giant containers.
“A motorcyclist could, behind the wheel of a car, be said to be
23% better.”
Clark presented the data during a conference organized by
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the Motorcycle Industry Association at the Department for
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level.” Wired World After All - Fighting the technology is a fool’s FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- 5 Nov. 2013
errand. But there is a fight we can win: It’s a Wired World After All ownership. We can make a case that the At a recent Automotive Aftermarket data is the property of the vehicle owner. Jeff Hennie, MRF Gov’t Relations
"This is a fight for access to the forum, the largest issue reported on was not how to implement future technologies; but rather on the customer," said Fred Blumer, CEO of VehCon, emphasizing relationship between the manufacturer, dealer network, and that the aftermarket should focus less on accessing OEM data original equipment‐over‐aftermarket‐products. In particular, than on empowering customers to take ownership of the vehicle data. "The argument you can win is that this is the products that enables a car to be “connected”. “The connected car is going to happen,” stated Chris Slesak, customer's data," he added; this is why it's so important to Director of Telematics at Delphi Automotive. If you don’t pass legislation making data the personal property of the know the term “telematics”, you will soon. Telematics is the vehicle owner. H.R. 2414 has been introduced in the U.S. technology of sending, receiving, and storing information. You House of Representatives to do just that. The “Black Box have likely heard of Apple’s iCloud technology. This is Privacy Protection Act” gives the customer the ability to turn the data sharing off as well as make the data the property of something similar, but in your car. Yes, you will be able to access your online music, photos, internet, iTunes account, the car, truck, or motorcycle owner. From the standpoint of iCloud account, contact lists, and so on in your car just like on consumer privacy rights, most consumers are not aware that any Smartphone or tablet. their vehicles are recording data. This data not only may be Sounds like it might come in handy but with all things there used to aid traffic safety analyses, but also has the potential of is also a dark side. The other items that could be shared being used against them in a civil or criminal proceeding, or by their insurer to increase rates. wirelessly are your speed, location, brake activity, and any Please call your Member of Congress and ask them to other systems that you are currently operating. Some car loan companies are already using tracking devices on vehicles that cosponsor H.R. 2414, you can reach the US Capitol still owe money on the car note. Perhaps the biggest fear is Switchboard at (202) 224‐3121. that this new technology will be used to disable a vehicle that has had aftermarket performance upgrades, thus taking away 13NR39 ‐ MRF News Release ‐ EPA proposal would require customization options from the owner and forcing them to less ethanol to be produced in 2014 ‐‐ only use manufacturer or worse, government approved parts. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‐‐ 18 Nov. 2013 So you put aftermarket pipes, air cleaner and an ECU on your motorcycle, when the fuel‐to‐air ratios are changed from Last Friday, November 15th, the Environmental Protection factory settings the bike (when capable of telematics) would Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule that would force the not start because the factory has locked it until OEM settings United States to produce less ethanol in 2014. This is the first have been restored. time the EPA has decided that less renewable fuels should be The MRF spoke with panelist Andrew Christensen, Nissan of (Continued on Page 24 - MRF Reports)
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U.S. lawmaker: Is Centers for Disease Control trying to reduce mo‐
torcycle use? U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R‐Mich.) is asking the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whether it is trying to reduce motor‐
cycle ridership by pursuing a federal mandatory motorcycle helmet law, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The congressman also is questioning the economic impacts the CDC cited to support mandatory motorcycle helmet laws. In a letter to CDC Director Thomas Frieden (enclosures included) dated Nov. 21, Walberg, who is a lifelong motorcyclist, an AMA life member and a member of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, asked “…is it the goal or strategy of the CDC to reduce the use of motorcycles ‐‐ a legal mode of transportation ‐‐ by recommending and pursuing a federal helmet law? “If so, how would this strategy be implemented and by what au‐
thority would it be instituted?” Walberg asked. He also questioned whether Frieden believes the CDC is the federal agency best suited to research and make recommendations related to transportation safety. The CDC, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Hu‐
man Services, is headquartered in Atlanta. Walberg sent the letter after analyzing a presentation titled “Economic Impact of Motorcycle Helmet Law: A Systematic Review.” The presentation was made by the Helmet Law Review Team of the Community Preventive Services Task Force on Oct. 23. The 15‐
member task force, each of whom is appointed by the CDC director, makes recommendations to the CDC and reports to the U.S. Congress about community preventive services, programs and policies to im‐
prove health. The task force is preparing to recommend that all states have universal helmet laws, which means that all riders, regardless of age, would be required to wear helmets. In his letter, Walberg strongly opposed its findings and conclu‐
sions. One part of the presentation, in particular, “infers a positive awareness of helmet laws with the potential for reduced motorcycle use,” Walberg said. “The presentation goes on to conclude that ‘economic evidence shows that universal motorcycle helmet laws produce substantial economic benefits, and these benefits greatly exceed expected costs,’ however, there is no reference whatsoever to the significant economic costs anticipated by reducing motorcycle use. “In fact, the only costs identified by the Task Force on slide 37 are the costs of purchasing a motorcycle helmet and the enactment and enforcement costs of helmet laws, which are concluded to be negligi‐
ble,” Walberg said. “Not only does this contradict the earlier findings about how imposing motorcycle laws would discourage motorcycle use, but it ignores the positive economic impact motorcyclists pro‐
vide. “Motorcyclists not only enjoy riding on American roads, they also spend billions of dollars touring and attending rallies,” he said. “Reducing motorcycle use would have a detrimental effect on the motorcycle‐industry, dealer sales, tourism, associated employment and related tax revenues. As an avid and experienced motorcycle January 2014
rider, I believe government should be in the business of promoting the recreational, economic and environmental benefits of responsi‐
ble motorcycle riding – not discouraging it.” Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations and a former U.S. representative and U.S. senator representing Colorado, praised Walberg for “asking some tough questions that need to be asked. “The AMA doesn’t understand why the Centers for Disease Con‐
trol is involving itself in motorcycling when it is supposed to be pro‐
tecting Americans from diseases,” Allard said. “Motorcycling is not a disease that needs to be eradicated,” he said. “It’s a legal form of transportation and a source of responsible recreation for millions of Americans nationwide. “We anxiously await the CDC’s answers to Rep. Walberg’s ques‐
tions,” Allard said. The AMA strongly advocates helmet use but believes adult helmet use should be voluntary. Simply put, mandatory helmet laws do nothing to prevent crashes. The AMA supports actions that help riders avoid a crash from occurring, including voluntary rider educa‐
tion, improved licensing and testing, and expanded motorist aware‐
ness programs. To read the AMA position on voluntary helmet use, go to www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/PositionStatements/
VoluntaryHelmetUse.aspx. Now more than ever, it is crucial that you and your riding friends become members of the AMA or ATVA to help protect our riding freedoms. More members mean more clout against the opponents of motorcycling and ATV riding. That support will help fight for your rights – on the road, trail, racetrack, and in the halls of government. If you are a motorcycle rider, join the AMA at AmericanMotorcyclist.com/membership/join. If you are an ATV rider, join ATVA at www.atvaonline.com. ICYMI: U.S. Forest Service releases app for iPhone and Android that offers free Motor Vehicle Use Maps to all recreationists The U.S. Forest Service is now offering free Motor Vehicle Use Maps via and app designed for iPhone and Android equipped de‐
vices. You can download the app by visiting the Android Play Store or the Apple iStore. The AMA has written a letter to USFS Chief Tom Tidwell thanking the Forest Service for developing the app and asking that revenue from selling the forest visitor map and forest atlas be used to main‐
tain trails. If you find the MVUM does not include all recognized trails please contact the American Motorcyclist Association’s Government Relations Department using the form below or grassroots@ama‐
cycle.org. U.S. Forest Service Offers New Digital Maps for Mobile Devices article is available at: http://cqrcengage.com/amacycle/app/write‐a‐
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produced the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports. The reaction is due to the declining markets since Congress passed the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in 2007. The move was expected as the demand for higher ethanol blends has been shrinking across the country. The proposed rule by the EPA lowers the amount of ethanol that must be blended into U.S. fuel supplies from 16.55 billion gallons in 2013 to 15.21 billion gallons in 2014, the same amount that was produced in 2012. Ethanol has been controversial. It can harm the power trains of vehicles and leave the owner with a voided warranty. It has lead to higher corn prices, which has lead to higher costs associated with certain food items such as milk, eggs and meat. Both of which have drawn the disdain of many Americans. Ethanol was supposed to be the spark that lead to cleaner renewable fuels such as switch grass and other sources of alternative fuels, and that just has not happened since the RFS law was passed six years ago. The decreased demand for fuel in general has flat lined due to more fuel‐efficient vehicles and the rising cost of fuel. The proposal is open for public comment for 60 days before it could become final. The MRF will keep you informed on this issue. 13NR41 ‐ MRF News Release ‐ Motorcycle Riders Foundation Testifies Before Environmental Protection Agency ‐‐ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‐‐ 12 Dec. 2013 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a field hearing on the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in northern Virginia where the MRF had the opportunity to testify. There were over 140 panelists that represented a variety of concerned parties. The majority of the panelists were very pro
‐ethanol, with most of them coming from corn growers and biofuel associations. There were only a handful of people from vehicle‐based associations. The hearing was open to general public. The reason for the hearing was unclear, as the EPA does not have to adhere to any of the panelist’s suggestions. One possible reason for the hearing could be to give the pro‐
ethanol types a forum to vent after the EPA announced that it is considering lowering the amount of ethanol to be produced according to the RFS in 2014. The EPA specifically said that one of the reasons for the drop in production is a shrinking market place and customer base for the higher blends of ethanol, like E‐15. MRF Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Jeff Hennie, had this to say, “Our message to the EPA is simple, first halt the sale of E‐15 then conduct a comprehensive, independent, scientific study on the full effects of E‐15 on all types of vehicles.” To date the only study that has been conducted by the EPA on E‐15 is on the tail pipe emissions. The purpose of the study January 2014
was to make sure the higher ethanol blend did not pollute more than E‐10. Prior to October 2010 the EPA had not allowed the sale of the higher blend according to the Clean Air Act (CAA). When they issued the waiver the motorcycling community at large approached the EPA and told them we are opposed to E‐15 for various reasons, one of which is the possibility of voiding any warranty work if the higher blend was used in the motorcycle. They tried to make various assurances that the pumps would be clearly labeled and that new pump technology will reduce the in line fuel from the previous customer. Currently blender pumps can hold 2‐3 gallons and the new technology will reduce this to just a fraction of a gallon. The proprietor of the gas station must purchase the new pumps so that solution seems unlikely to happen anytime soon. This is the perfect time to contact your Federal Representatives and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 875, a bill that would stop the sale of E‐15 until a trustworthy study of E‐
15 is complete. You can reach the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224‐3121 and if you need help finding your Federal Representative you can use this website http://www.house.gov/representatives/
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HELPFUL BIG NOSES $100,000.00, your lost wages are over $25,000.00 and you have a ARE WELCOME! permanent limp and other disabilities that adversely impact your life? You have a serious case so you should have legal counsel as you have Q. Rod, I don't wish entered the big league of legal issues. A good lawyer will learn the to stick my big nose amount of insurance limits of the car that Mrs. Smith was driving. in where it doesn't ABATE LEGAL requires the insurance company to certify the amount of belong, but I thought those limits. I might have some If the limits are inadequate, what options do you have? If Mrs. Smith is information that underinsured, we need to determine whether you have underinsured could be helpful to coverage with your insurance policy that could pay for your losses, the individual ( Rod including medical bills, lost wages, pain/suffering, temporary and per‐
wrote about him in manent impairment, loss of enjoyment of life and your spouse’s loss of November’s column consortium. “Turnip Blood” arti‐
If you do not have enough underinsured coverage under your own cle) battling the insurance policy to pay for your losses, and Mrs. Smith has insufficient medical bills from his insurance coverage to pay for your losses, what choices do you have? accident. I was an The obvious first choice is to take the limits of Mrs. Smith’s insurance insurance agent/
policy, but can you take those limits and also go after Mrs. Smith’s broker for 40 years assets? Usually not. The insurance company usually has a duty to re‐
during my working solve all the claims you have against Mrs. Smith and not leave her career and became fairly familiar with the terms and conditions of exposed to your additional claims. If Mrs. Smith has considerable as‐
auto insurance policies in this country. One of the things which I did sets that would pay for your losses, you could pursue those assets. But not see mentioned in your article is the Underinsured Motorist cover‐
what if she does not have assets other than the insurance company’s age on almost all auto insurance policies today. It is almost always limits? And how do you determine the amount of her personal assets? purchased and can carry limits from $25,000 to $1,000,000 or more. Good question; because in most states you are not able to subpoena/
This coverage is an optional coverage but I cannot imagine a motorcy‐
request personal asset information until you have a judgment‐ which cle rider who would opt not to carry this coverage. This coverage usually means you have to go to the expense of a trial to get a judg‐
would cover his medical expenses up to the limit he selected when he ment. That adds insult to injury in that you do not want to incur the purchased his policy. Although I am not familiar with Indiana law, it is cost of a trial in an inadequate asset/insurance situation. also possible that he might have two policies covering this occurrence. What can you do in order to maximize your recovery and stop the One would be his motorcycle policy and the other his automobile futile chase of a no asset person for more dollars? A search of public policy, if they are insured on separate policies. records is a must. You should look for exempt and attachable real I would assume that this avenue has already been explored, but since estate, vehicles and other property. The internet is a valuable source it was not mentioned, I thought it might be worth mentioning just in for this information. After you or your lawyer have conducted a search case this young man and his legal counsel had overlooked this possibil‐
of Mrs. Smith’s assets and learned that she does not have any assets ity. (or at least she says she has no assets), how do you protect yourself if Sincerely, Thomas J. Alfrey she misrepresents the truth or hides her assets? FORR ‐ Missouri Here is our advice. Prior to accepting Mrs. Smith’s insurance limits as a complete release for your losses, demand that Mrs. Smith provide a A. Tom, I could not have said it better. I liked the way you emphasized statement under oath affirming the extent and value of her assets. If “I cannot imagine a motorcycle rider who would opt not to carry this she has very little, that is one case. If she owns 500 acres of good farm‐
coverage.” Thank you for raising awareness of the dark secret of many land or just hit the lottery, that is another. Armed with the statement riders who sabotage themselves for the sake of a few dollars. Even under oath, you can now rest assured that if Mrs. Smith lies to you though most car owners buy the optional coverage, many bikers do about the lottery she won or the farm she owns, you should be able to not. Unfortunately many riders ride naked ‐ without un/underinsured set aside the Release you signed based on her misrepresentations to motorist coverage. Below I have set forth articles from a previous you. The theory being: if she would have told you the truth about her column that may help us in dealing with this “dark secret.” Thank you; assets you wouldn’t have accepted only the limits of her insurance ride safe and insured. Rod policy. You would have insisted that she part with some of her lottery RUN OVER? WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LITTLE OLD LADY WITH BLUE winnings and/or some of the farm. HAIR DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY YOU? ENCOURAGEMENT FROM IMRE Q: Rod, I was run over by a person with low insurance limits. Do I have Rod, it was great to see you last month at the ABATE of Indiana state to settle for those limits? The insurance company says the person who seminar in Indianapolis. I hope to see you again in Springfield for the hit me does not have any more money. What do I do? A.B.A.T.E of ABATE of Illinois seminar next month. I’ve attached an article (brought ILLINOIS MEMBER. to our attention by a member) I thought you might enjoy (original at A: Believe it or not, Mrs. Smith can drive down the highways of this http://www.oregonlive.com/hillsboro/index.ssf/2013/11/
country and is only required to have minimal insurance limits. Even skiers_beware_recreational_lia.html). It reaffirms your strong position though she may not be able to hear, see or think, as long as she has a that liability waivers are essential to protect organizations and indi‐
driver’s license and the state required minimum insurance she is free viduals. Your presentations on why we should take waivers seriously to run over you‐ as long as she doesn’t do it on purpose. Minimum are among the most important of the SMRO state seminars. state insurance requirements can be as little as $10,000.00. Try to get Imre F. Szauter, Government Affairs Manager – On‐Highway, Ameri‐
a broken leg fixed for that. But even if the insurance limits are can Motorcyclist Association $100,000.00, what do you do when your hospital bills are over January 2014
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GUNS, AMMO AND LAWYERS ARE FINE, BUT DON’T FORGET THE WAIVERS Q. Hi Rod, My wife Tony and I have a 10 acre farm on the Tippecanoe river and are getting more and more visitors. Per your advice at the Seminar, we need a waiver for accidents /lost or stolen items/ and if possible requiring litigants against us to be responsible for all our attorney fees ‐ just like you discussed at the seminar. Thanks, Harold Kleckner Highway 42, Dorr County, Wisconsin ‐ a wonderful place to ride. Michael Farabaugh, as you may know, is renowned for his incredible photography. His work can be seen in most motorcycle magazines, including Easy Rider, Super Cycle, American Iron etc. Thank you for noticing and the next time I ride that way I will give you the GPS coordinates. It is a sweet ride for your bike and food for your soul. Rod ROADHAZARD.ORG SAFETY RoadHazard.org promotes safety, encourages governmental agencies A. Waivers are on the way, good luck and thanks for all you do for to make road improvements and holds them accountable when they ABATE. Rod fail to do what is required for the safety of all motorists. In Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and most other states, governmental STONEY LONESOME MOTORCYCLE CLUB ‐ HOW TO LIVE ANOTHER 60 agencies are not usually responsible for an accident, even if the Q. Rod, Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club has been around since the accident resulted from their faulty roads, unless they were put on 50’s. We own around 300 acres in Brown County that we operate as a notice. So keep those reports coming and help prevent motorcycle private club for off‐road motorcycle events, many of which are crash victims. sponsored by the AMA. The AMA events usually involve minors. Ride Safe and Free, Having dodged a few lawyers/lawsuits involving minors in the past, what do we need to do to make sure that we are not cleaned out by a Rod Taylor lawsuit that could exceed our insurance limits? And can you help us? ABATE Legal Services Roy Garrett ‐ ABATE/Dirt Off‐ Road Director. All questions from ABATE members are answered confidentially unless A. We will do our best to prepare waivers that will help protect your organization against lawsuits. In today’s litigation world, courts are routinely recognizing the validity of waivers and are enforcing them so long as they are clearly written and are fair. Imre Sauter of the AMA sent a letter (printed above) referring to a lawsuit filed by an 18 year old alleging negligence against a ski operation. Sadly, that 18 year old was severely injured. Although he was 17 at the time of signing the waiver and 18 at the time of the injury, the court held that the waiver was clear, fair and that he had reaffirmed that waiver by subsequent use of the ski facility. I cite this case as an example of how the courts will work with us and enforce waivers, if they are done properly. otherwise authorized and only after the matter is concluded, except when authorization for publication anonymously or otherwise is given for pending matters. Remember, injured ABATE members pay only 28 ½% of total recovery and expenses as approved by client, consistent with and conforming to applicable state law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your recovery. ABATE members are not charged for recovery of damage to your motorcycle, and have access to a 24‐hour toll‐free telephone number. Call us at (800) 25‐RIDER. Questions? Submit them to RodTaylor@abatelegalcom. © 2013. My greatest fear is an injured minor who was accompanied by an adult that arguably did not have the authority to sign the waiver for the minor. I also recommend that the Club form an independent company to lease your facility for all the AMA events involving minors. That company would have complete control and responsibility for the activities on race days and would include requirements to inspect for safety. Stoney Lonesome’s responsibility should be limited to the leasing of the facility and the complete delegation of the AMA event activities to this new leasing entity. That company should endeavor to obtain the signatures of the custodial parents of the minor’s involved in the AMA event. This should be done on site at registration, or in advance if possible. In a pinch, a waiver could be sent to the custodial parent by email (iPhone and the like) with a text consent and acknowledgment. This would be better than nothing and I believe the courts would uphold such a waiver. And don’t forget my “YOU ARE A TRESPASSER IF YOU DIDN’T SIGN A VALID WAIVER” sign, that should be posted prominently on the property at the registration point and other high traffic areas. I know that does not look very neighborly, but you and yours want to be around for another 60 and those signs will help me help you with that. A SWEET RIDE FOR YOUR BIKE AND FOOD FOR YOUR SOUL Q. Hello Mr. Taylor, I have been looking at the back of the ABATE magazine (Hoosier Motorcyclist Magazine) and was wondering where that road is located. If you know, please tell me the location? Thank you, Todd Stipp A. Todd, Marc Falsetti, Editor Supreme of Hoosier Motorcyclist Magazine, tells us this photo was taken by Michael Farabaugh on January 2014
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not as fun as it used to be. You know, pick up parts on Thursday, fix bike on Friday/Saturday, get up super early Sunday, drive 1‐3 hours to the race, race, break bike, come home (1‐3 hour drive again), order parts on Monday, rinse, repeat. Mike also has the extra headache of having bought a Husqy when the closest dealer is 2 hours away, but racers are not known for their sensible decision making process. I know right? After we all tried to tell him to buy something sensible like a Gas Gas or Aprillia... Anywho... I started telling him that's part of the reason we see such good attendance at the AMA National Dualsport events. It's a lot of guys a bit older than him that still want to ride great single track that reminds them of an enduro or hare scramble, but without all the pressure. OK, let's be honest some of the guys are a LOT older than my 30 something buddy, or me. I swear I've seen riders on bikes old enough that they are both running on coal, and they are usually faster than me. They come out because it's still great riding, but a way more relaxed setting. Matthew Mesarchik,
You come down, get a cabin with your friends, have a few Government Relations Dir.
beers the night before and there is no need to stress about Ohio Motorized Trails Assoc.
making it to the start line on time. I see a lot of fathers and I was talking to a friend, Mike, a couple of weeks ago who sons, even 3 generations sometimes riding these. races hare scrambles, we had 2 separate conversations that They are old enough to know that we DO need to protect kinda tie together. The first was him asking if I would be our right to ride, and they want to help make it happen so interested in speaking at the awards banquet for the series their kids and grand kids can enjoy the same events years he races, if he could arrange it. I'm always up for any from now. Since they are spending more time doing opportunity to speak with riders about rights issues, recreational riding than competition at that point, the informing riders is one of the most important things I (or any younger riders are not exposed to it as much because the Old of us) do. The conversation got him reflecting on the fact that Wise Ones are still sleeping in at their cabin somewhere. I from what he sees the younger generation of racers doesn’t finally saw the DIS‐connection there, and now I'm going to seem too interested with the politics that surround OHV remind Mike to see about having me speak at the awards riding. Of course we all know the old saying, you may not be banquet. Mike, hey Mike, Mike!!!!! interested in politics but politics is interested in YOU. I don't think it has anything to do with the fact that the groups he is Matthew T Mesarchik observing are racers; it's more to do with the age. Seriously Cell#: 440‐313‐1069 how many riders of any type are paying much attention to Ohio Motorized Trails Association rights issues in the mid 20's? It just comes with age. ‐Government Relations Director Then about a week later he was talking about how he still National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council loves to ride, but the whole ritual involved in going to race is ‐Associate State Partner, Ohio January 2014
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ROBIN BILTZ PICKENS
ABATE Of Ohio, Inc.
MRF REP
Been very busy with ABATE of Ohio, Region 9 business for the past month, toy run, toy buying, adopting a military family for the Christmas Season. It’s all good, even thought we do not get much PR out of it, we have helped some less fortunate children in the central Ohio area, that alone makes Christmas better for all of us. their web form to contact your representative, very easy. Please if you have not already sign up for the ABATE of Ohio Seminar to be held the first weekend in February. We are working on a great lineup of speakers and interesting topics for a very educational seminar. I plan on having some more details about Bikers Inside the Belt Way in the next issue of the Outspokin, hotel info especially, so you can make your reservations for this great event. Even thought it’s a personally busy time of year for all of us, we still need to stay vigilant on motorcycle safety. It only take s 5—10 minutes to call or send an email to your representative. Even if you are not an AMA member, you can go to their web site and use I would also like to plan an MRF fundraising event for 2014, if you have any ideas, email me or give me a call, thanks. January 2014
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Region 6 members met with ABATE of Ohio Foundation Chair, Jim ner Rodney Rhodus; Greene Co. Coordinator Lawrence Taylor; "Bushman" Sprague on Sunday October 6, 2013 to present the Champaign Co. member Kirk Goings; R6 Deputy Director/ Products Scooter Raffle Winner, Rodney Rhodus, with his winnings. They Marilyn Griffin; Miami Co. Secretary/ R6 Treasurer Toni Wendel; met at Buckeye Harley Davidson in R6 Technology/ Events David Griffin; Greene Co. Secretary Melissa Vandalia Ohio. Wilson; Greene Co. Security Ken Puckett and R6 Director Bill Jenks Left to right: Miami Co. Coordinator/ R6 Safety & Ed. Mike Wendel; R6 Secretary/ Road Captain David Lawson; Scooter win‐
Dear Friends, This scheduling faux pas has finally been resolved! I think that this also says that 2014 is gonna be awesome! Jim ‘bushman’ Sprague DATE CHANGE!! 2014 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid‐Ohio http://americanmotorcyclist.com/Events/
AMAVintageMotorcycleDays/VMDNews/13‐12‐17/
Date_change_for_AMA_Vintage_Motorcycle_Days_at_Mid‐
Ohio_Sports_Car_Course_July_11‐13_2014.aspx Due to a scheduling conflict the Wauseon Vintage Motorcycle Event held in Wauseon, Ohio, the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid‐
Ohio Sports Car Course has been moved up a week earlier. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2014 will now occur July 11‐13 so motorcyclists can get more out of their summer events. The new dates prevent a conflict with the Wauseon Vintage Motorcycle Event. Jeff Massey (AMA Vice President of Operations) says: “Providing a date for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is never easy, given that it often can only be set after many other dominoes get lined up, in‐
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cluding schedules for MotoGP racing in this country, World Super‐
bike races here, and AMA Pro Racing events. “We never like to wind up in competition with other motorcycling events nearby, and some years it’s unavoidable. But in this case, we were able to work with other groups in an effort to find a new spot on the calendar for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days that makes the most sense for the fans.” The move sees Mid‐Ohio Sports Car Course’s popular AMA Pro Rac‐
ing event move to July 19‐20, track officials have announced. Jeff Massey says: “It wasn’t easy getting all the dominoes to fall the right way, but in the end, this change will be received well by the fans of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Massey said. “By changing these dates, we create the opportunity for a better fit in the mix of motorcycling attractions in the region next July.” Craig Rust (Mid‐Ohio Sports Car Course’s President) says: “We’re happy to work with the AMA and AMA Pro Racing to come up with a reformatted schedule that we believe will benefit everyone, includ‐
ing the great fans who support these events.” Advance tickets are available to the general public at www.midohio.com. In addition, AMA members should stay tuned for news of a special ticket discount only for AMA members avail‐
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-0 to US. To: All ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Membership, All work and no play......I don't think so! We can all have a blast doing this event. A Region Work Schedule is completed and placed in the hands of Directors at the State Board Meet‐
ing no later than May. That is one of the most important pieces of information put into play for this Event. Every Re‐
gion has Duties and Shifts. This is done so EVERYONE gets to enjoy the Event and it remains Organized. We all like our down time and this form of scheduling is the only way this happens for most of us. The schedule is based on a percent‐
age of Members per Region as a whole, not just the ones that show up. That is why it is so important for all who can attend to be there. Everything we do across the board in this Organi‐
zation is Grass Roots Hand in Hand getting things done to‐
There is so much to say and explain about this event. I am gether and making whatever the task‐at‐hand is a success. giving you this explanation in hopes that all of you, Officers or Our Fundraiser is executed based on that same Work Ethic. not, will help get the word out and have a little better idea of I would like to extend an open invite to all Membership as why things are the way they are with the event. I am aware that some members are disappointed about there not being a well as Officers to contact me anytime. If you have a question price break for Members. One of the big issues for this event please ask me. If I don't have an answer, I will get you one in a timely manner. If you have a complaint please tell me. Nei‐
is attendance. It has grown somewhat but it is still low for a State Party. Last year 2013 the Committee decided to test out ther I nor the Committee will be able to fix everything over‐
night but we will do our best to find a resolution for the issue. a 2 year strategy plan. We cut the admittance fee to $25.00 for everyone. This was done for two reasons. The economy is We cannot fix the past but we can use it as a reference for not our friend right now and to see if it helps with attendance further advancement with this Event. So now is the time, June by keeping it as affordable as possible. We are entering year Jam 2014 is the place, let’s get this Fundraiser Party Off the two of this plan. I am sure next year there will be changes. If Ground and show Ourselves as well as all Motorcycle Enthusi‐
we can give Members a break we will. However right now we asts why you don't want to miss this Event. are unable to do this until attendance improves and the event State Events Director, gets a little more profitable. For the past 2 years we have Carla “Wildcard” Lawson been tickled to death (after sweating bullets) to break even or (937) 308‐0385 have a very small $300.00 profit. We do not do this event to get rich. However it has everything to do with the following year’s budget as well as planning. With everything we are fighting from a legal standpoint we cannot jeopardize the organization for a State Fundraiser. The State Fundraiser gen‐
erates the revenue budget for the next year. That is the ugly truth. I am going to write some very important information in regards to our State Fundraiser Event June Jam 2014 and beyond. The purpose of this article is to bring new life, clear the air, and to get us all on the same page. For those of you that know me I am a ‘tell‐it‐like‐it‐is’ kind of person. I would like to invite all members to take a stand and get involved with this event. You can pick your level of involvement, but it is going to take all of us not just a Committee to put this Event where it needs and deserves to be. Any and all feedback in regards to this event is more than welcome. If you want to see a change or have an idea, please share it with myself, or any Committee Member so we can act on it. Another aspect of the Event is we have a Budget. We pay for everything that happens at the Event from Trophies, Bands, Property, believe me the list goes on and on. None of this is free to us. Yes, we recover some of the costs through admittance, Sponsors, and Vendors Fees but we have cut all the corners that we can. We have some of the cheapest ven‐
dor fees around just to get them at the event. Would I love to have a Big Band at June Jam? Heck yeah!! Do we have the big money to spend on that band, NO! We have a Budget we must stick with that I am more than willing to explain to any and all interested parties. So please just ask. I do believe in the Organization, it’s Officers, Committees, and You. I know we can build this Event up to that point. You know as well as I do you get enough determined Bikers together, it will take some time and a bit of work but anything can happen. It is up January 2014
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HELP KEEP OUR STATE OFFICE RUNNING AND
SUPPORT ABATE of OHIO, INC.!
“We’re in the Freedom Business”
Karen Bolin,
Past President of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation
We, every dues paying member of ABATE, have an office
The Office needs your HELP! The office
in Columbus, the Capitol City of our State. Because of it’s existence, operates approximately 240 days per year, not including
and having a full time staff, we have been able to get the following
the days when it is used for the BOD Meetings or
laws and amendments to laws passed over the last few years:
 A Veterans Licenses Plate Bill
 A Handicapped Licenses Plate Bill
 An Amendment to the Motorcycle Ohio Program allowing
those that complete and pass the course to get their Motorcycle Endorsement without having to take the OSHP oncycle test
 Allow Motorcycles to back into parking spaces & 2 bikes to
share parallel parking spot, metered or unmetered
 Handle bar height changed to 15” above the saddle
 Instrumental in saving the “Motorcycle Safety Fund”
 Purple Heart Motorcycle Plates - **NOW AVAILABLE!**
Also, several bills (still) currently in the works:
 A Search & Seizure Bill for Motorcycles
 A Right of Way Violations Bill for Motorcycles
special committee meetings. Just counting the utilities
(electric, gas, water & sewage, trash & etc.) and the rent
it costs $50.00, a day to put the key in the door!
For your donation of $50.00 you can
“Buy-a-Day-at-the-Office!”
Or give it as a gift or in memory of someone. Pick a day
and it will be put on the Office Calendar and on the Web
Page that it’s “Your Day” at the Office. It will be there for
everyone to see that you supported “Your Office” for that
day. Can’t afford the whole day? Go together with another
couple or individual member, or pass the hat at a meeting
and show your support by keeping “Your Office” open.
(A complete annual list is on page 39)
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (C) 4 "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, donations, event funds and ABATE products
are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Complete this form and mail to the address below:
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Include the following information: Assigned Tribute Date: ____________ Tribute or quote on YOUR day (15
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5.2013
“I have been driven to my knees many times with the over‐
whelming conviction that I had no place else to go.” Abraham Lincoln “Chug” Wilson has had a hard life. Oh, he’s a nice guy. He treats people decently and he doesn’t complain much. He tries not to let his problems show. But everyone who really knows him wonders when he’s gonna freak‐out and do something drastic....when he’s going to snap. He’s worked for the county road department for over ten years and has nothing to show for it but three kids who are little monsters and a wife who seems to hate his guts. He’s in debt up to his eyeballs. And every time he seems to get ahead a little bit, something happens that drives him to his knees. After many years of paying the mortgage on his home, he still owes more on it than the dump could ever possibly be sold for. Credit cards, and those damned check cashing (so‐
called “loan”) companies, have sucked him into an abyss that he doubts he’ll ever be able to climb out of. The only way he can temporarily escape the crushing bur‐
dens of his life is by taking off on his bike (an old Shovelhead that has seen better years). But every time he does, he even‐
tually has to come home to a wife who always ends up bitch‐
ing about something. So he immediately wants to jump back on the scoot and take off again....and often he does. One early evening after completing a hard shift at work (plus four hours overtime), he was riding home down a coun‐
try road out in the middle of nowhere. It was way off his usual route, but Chug often took winding ways home just for the ride. As he rode along thinking about how his life had come to all this, how he just couldn’t find ANY kind of answer to all his frustrations, he noticed a light in the darkening sky that rap‐
idly got brighter and brighter as it approached, then slowed to the point that he could begin to make out a shape and hear the noise of it. The noise grew in intensity until it was almost overwhelming. It appeared to be some kind of vertically land‐
ing jet, or ship of some kind. As Chug slowed his bike to a January 2014
crawl, he watched it land in a field not 50 yards from him. He stopped the bike and stood staring open‐mouthed at the thing. Glancing up and down the road, he realized he was alone and far from the nearest living soul....not a car or a house in sight. Rolling his bike back and forth a bit to adjust, he aimed the headlight on what he was by now assuming was some kind of spacecraft. After what seemed to be a long time, but in fact was only a short minute, Chug stared dumbfounded as a “hatch” opened and a thin white‐haired man dressed in a closed‐
necked robe emerged, approached, and spoke to him. “Hey! How’s it going?” Chug couldn’t even think of how to respond. “My name is Leary...Dr. Timothy Leary. And you are....?” “Uh.....Chug. Chug Wilson.” “Pleased to meet ya Chug. What year is this?” “.......What???” “I asked what year it is.” “Uh.....it just turned 2014. Who the hell are you?! Are you from outer space?” “NO! LOL! Although it would appear that way wouldn’t it? No Chug, I’m a psychologist at Harvard University. A few friends and I are involved in efforts to expand our minds, and time travel just seemed to be a logical extension to that. This way we can note how people from different eras think about things. This is our second outing in our “time‐machine”. A few days ago (in OUR time frame), we went backward in time to Rome in the year 60 AD, but the inconveniences were exas‐
perating. Do you know the Romans washed their clothes in human urine!! The constant STINK!! And Nero was a real ass‐
hole too! “So anyway, we quickly returned to 1969 where we’re from. Then we decided to go forward a few years.....but not that many. We can’t stay here too long either because as soon as we get back from this time frame, we’re all planning on going to a rock festival in New York State with Janis Joplin (if we can sober her up). But they keep moving the festival around, so there probably won’t be too many people showing up anyway.” Once again, Chug couldn’t even get his mind wrapped around all that so he didn’t know what to say. Dr. Leary continued with, “So, let’s talk about the way it is in 2014, shall we?” And for the next hour or so (during which time not a single car drove by) they spoke of many things. They spoke of terrorism and 9/11; of how drinking water costs the same as soda‐pop; how gasoline is almost as expensive as beer; how a car costs more than a house used to, and of the Viet Nam war ending....finally! But Chug then told him how we’re always involved in a war that’s going on some‐
where...Yugoslavia, Kuwait, the Falklands, Grenada, Somalia, and of our current war in the Mid‐East; of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the resulting spread of organized crime and economic chaos in Europe. They spoke of the unemployment problem in the United States resulting from the fact that eve‐
rything we buy is being made in what used to be third‐world countries.....and the list went on and on. OutSpokin’
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After a while the good Doctor stated, “Well, at least I’m sure Rock n’ Roll will never die LOL.” Then, when he saw the look on Chug’s face, his shoulders slumped and they had to talk about THAT for a few minutes. “Is anything BETTER than it was in 1969?” Leary asked. Chug told him of personal computers and the internet, and how everybody carries around a telephone....all the time. Then he stopped and said, “Other than that, I guess not. I’m sure medicine has some new tricks, but....” then he just shrugged. “You’re saying that for the most part, in forty‐five years the only real progress we’ve made is video games, Facebook and texting?” “I’m afraid so. But I might not be the ideal person to ask.” “Well, what ARE you long‐haired people into these days?” “What long‐haired people? OH! You mean bikers?” “BIKERS? I thought you were just a hippie who rode a motorcycle!” “There ARE no “hippies” left. Well, not more than a few stoners here and there.” “Well okay then....what ABOUT recreational drugs? Do people still seek to expand their minds?” “No, they just want to get high so they don’t have to think about stuff.” “Oh my! Aldous Huxley had it right.” “Who?” “The author of “Brave New World”. It’s a book about our whole society becoming complacent and addicted to a drug called Soma while they’re ignoring a mysterious war that’s always going on somewhere. It all just sounds so, so selfish, so self‐absorbed, while the masses are turning into nothing but sheep!” Then suddenly Chug had a realization: “Hey wait just a damned minute! I remember YOU! I remember reading about Timothy Leary! If I’m not mistaken aren’t YOU the guy who urged people to ‘Tune in, turn on and drop out’? THAT was the most self‐absorbed statement of all TIME!!” “Well, apparently that was misunderstood. Now I wish I would have never said it.” “Well ya did! And after me living a life that has undoubt‐
edly been less than it could have been.....partially the result of wealthy, spoiled, college‐kid hippies turned yuppies turned capitalistic bastards who have corrupted, used, abused, and taken advantage of the system that controls the masses....you are now saying that WE are the selfish and self‐
absorbed ones??! Most of those damned punks you “mentored” are now in the Congress AND the Senate! The rest own the banks and the corporations who have borrowed from and/or sold out to the Chinese!!!” “The CHINESE??? Well I’M just one person! The Buddha says that each man is responsible only to himself!” Then with that, Chug proceeded to kick Timothy Leary’s peace and Buddha loving ass all over the field until a very drunk Janis Joplin, and a few of the doctor’s other cronies, stumbled from the time machine to stop him before he mur‐
dered the pompous bastard. January 2014
And as the “ship” started its engines and rose off into the night sky, Chug (who had finally relieved many years of pent‐
up emotions) fired‐up his bike thinking, Ya know, my life isn’t so bad! Hell, my WIFE isn’t so bad! My kids.....well, my kids ARE little monsters, but I can deal with that. Then he started home feeling better about things than he had in years. Now he had a life and a family to fix. Bummer
PS....Hope to see ya at the ABATE Legislative Seminar! (Continued from Page 9 - NCOM)
RECREATIONAL MOTORCYCLISTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA PROTEST ANTI‐BIKIE LAWS Recreational motorcyclists are protesting across Aus‐
tralia to show solidarity against Queensland's tough new anti‐bikie laws. Queensland organizer Gabriel Buckley told the Australian Associated Press (AAP) that the new laws, aimed at criminal “bikie” gangs, have resulted in the harass‐
ment of law‐abiding motorcyclists. Rallies were planned in major capital cities, with the biggest rally in Brisbane where over a thousand independ‐
ent riders rallied with patch‐wearing bikers at parliament house. According to Buckley, a primary concern is that the laws reverse the onus on proof for people accused of links to prescribed criminal gangs. "Some people are being pulled over three times on their way to work,'' he told AAP. Freedom Riders Victoria spokesman Dale Maggs said Queensland's anti‐association laws unfairly affected all mo‐
torcyclists and scooter riders, allowing police to stop and question groups of three or more riders. Harley Owners Group (HOG) member Stuart told the Leader newspaper that anti‐bikie laws targeted 0.3% of Australian crime, referring to research presented by Victoria University. "Every time you want to ride with three people it's a gang? That's ridiculous. There's the Ulysses clubs, there's HOG clubs, there's Christian movement clubs, there's even scooter clubs and we're all tarred with the same brush and it's just not right.” Police and the Newman Government have previously asked recreational riders for patience amid the bikie crack‐
down, but concede there will be disruptions for law‐abiding motorcyclists. QUOTABLE QUOTE: "A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury." ~ John Stuart Mill, (1806‐1873) philosopher and economist OutSpokin’
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REGION ZERO
Region 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: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265
Portage: Mickey Meehan 330-562-4905
Stark: OPEN
Trumbull: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 - Check County News
for meeting location.
Summit County: Paul Stokes 330-644-4572
Website: http://regionzero.abate.com
Region Zero
Trumbull/Mahoning Counties
The dates and location of the next two Trumbull/Mahoning County meetings they are as follows: Saturday January 25, 2014@ 6:30 Leon's Sports Bar & Grill 1111 Niles Cortland Rd. NE (Rt. 46) Holland, Oh. Saturday February 15, 2014@ 6:30 Leon's Sports Bar & Grill 1111 Niles Cortland Rd. NE (Rt. 46) Holland, Oh. 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: Toby McCoy - 740-297-0632
Guernsey County: Pat Foraker 740-679-2494
Knox County: Adam Trembley - 740-221-8878
Licking County: Eric Bolyard - 740-252-6890
Muskingum County: Terry Billy 740-872-3686
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
Region Website: http://region3.abate.com
REGION ONE
Region Director: Larry Dobbins, Jr. 740-219-2716
Region One Meetings: Region Meetings 2nd Friday every
month, 7pm @ Manfred’s Lounge, Steubenville, OHIO.
Dep. Director: Paul Rayl - 740-737-1314
Belmont County: Bob Nagy - 740-310-2116
Harrison County: John Evans - 307-679-6242
Jefferson County: Larry Dobbins Sr. 740-346-6212
Monroe County: Andy Kosar - 740-632-7144
Website: www.region1.abate.com
REGION TWO
Region Director - Russell Brooks - 740-674-6094
Deputy Director - Smoke James - 740-819-0645
Region 2 meetings will be held at Capt’n Morgan’s, 5815
January 2014
From left to right: Paul Baskey, Tara Cagle,
Chrissy Dodson, and Larry Morgan. This was for
the Fremont Christmas parade.
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REGION FOUR
Howdy Region 7! First I’d like to thank Brian Jordan for his time as Region 7’s Director Region Director: Ruby Worchuck, rworchuck@aol.com
for ABATE. You could see the passion that he has for our group by all 419-256-2560 ~ 419-966-9131
the hours that he put in, doing the jobs that he didn’t have to do, his Region 4 meetings are held the Second Sunday of every
month. Board meetings are at 1:30pm and General
personal time that he gave up along with the many potential Membership meetings are at 2:00 pm unless otherwise
relationships gone bad. (Probably for the best, LOL!) thank you bro, I noted. Meetings are held between the four county areas.
have learned from you and you know you will be on speed dial as I take Please contact your County Coordinator for more info.
over the privilege of being Director for Region 7. To our members that Defiance County, Jami Young, 419-438-7060
have taken positions for the 2014 season, Thank You for having the Fulton County, Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185
same passion to make a difference in our beloved ABATE!! Henry County, OPEN
Remember, many hands make work a lot lighter. Don’t forget that Williams County, Allen Fairchild, 314 N High Street,
we are a volunteer organization, this is not a job, but our lifestyle, our Hicksville, OH 43526. 419-789-6382. afairchild44@yahoo.com
hobby, our passion, and sometimes just plain FUN! Website: http://region4.abate.com
I am not as computer literate as I’d like to be, so please bear with me as I may go old school and take a step back, regroup and hit this Region 4
year a flying…or riding. I already know that I will break a few rules, piss REGION FIVE
off a few people, and get reprimanded a lot! So, I apologize ahead of time. Region Director: Haskel Combs - 937-382-7192
Paul Baskey, Crissy Dodson and I went to the Sandusky County Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties - Tim
Christmas parade. We had my van decorated and took along our “Look Kaelin, 513-561-4745 - First Sunday of the month @ The Train
Stop Inn, 7837 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, OHIO 45039-8712. Twice” trailer that was also decorated. Crissy bought candy and it seems you can never get enough for the crowds. The parade announcer Phone: 513-683-0207
explained what ABATE is all about as we rode by, and really did a good Clinton County Meeting – Haskel Combs - 937-382-7192
job of letting people know what we are all about. We were behind the Second Sunday of month @ DeLuca’s Dugout, Wilmington,
Night Riders M/C, I guess they wanted all the bikers in one group. Our 1:00 pm.
C.M.A. friends invited us to their Christmas party afterwards and fed us Website: http://region5.abate.com
good! I didn’t know that Crissy could eat so much. She finished both Region 5
Paul and my plates and still went up for seconds. Love ya Crissy! I hope to have more participation in the future, as the parade was a lot of fun with no work on our part! REGION SIX
Well, last but not least, our Sandusky County ABATE will have their Region Director: Bill Jenks - 937-999-7558
meeting at Stone Street Tavern on January 19th @ 2:00p.m. I’d like to Deputy Director: Mo Griffin
see many members storm this place to support Phil. Champaign, Clark & Greene Counties: Lawrence S. Taylor,
To be a little different‐old school‐January 12th will be our Region 7 937-626-6958, Meetings: Last Saturday of the month @
meeting @ 2:00p.m., it will be held at the Pioneer Inn, 6751 Fremont 4:00pm @ “Region 6 Meeting House” 10926 Haddix Road,
Pike (Route 20), Perrysburg Oh. Jackie Dorring (EXPIRED member ) is Fairborn, Ohio 45324.
the owner of this meeting place and will be our host. Everyone is Darke County, OPEN
welcome to attend. This meeting will be to discuss 2014, how to move Miami County: Mike Wendel, 937-564-5005 - Meetings: Last
the Region meetings to other counties, and how to get our counties Saturday @ 10:00am, Heck Yeahs in Piqua
going on their own. I realize that some of us may go to three meetings Montgomery County: OPEN
this month, but, it’s the only way to get it kick started! Get it? Once it’s Preble County, OPEN
rolling it will get easier, besides it’s January and we ain’t riding yet! Website: www.region6.abate.com
Well, I tried to keep it short (yeah right). Quote for January: You can’t make old friends. Think about that, Region 6
come to some meetings and see some changes. The following are the results for the Region 7 Officer Elections for REGION SEVEN
2014: Region Director: Larry Morgan, 567-201-3062
Region Director ‐ Larry Morgan; Deputy Director ‐ Chrissy Dodson; Region meeting 3rd Sunday monthly, 2:00pm, Info below.
Secretary ‐ Chrissy Dodson; Treasurer ‐ Brian Jordan; Erie County: Dan Reilly, 419-217-1920
Security/Sergeant at Arms ‐T J Hausman; Legislative ‐ Jim Sprague; Huron County: OPEN, Contact Brian Jordan 419-307-3506
Safety & Education‐Mike Stock; Products‐Tiffany Jones; Lucas County: OPEN, Contact Mike Stock, 419-654-5446
Membership ‐ Bill ‘Grease’ Willer; Events ‐ Paul Baskey; Website ‐ Bob Sandusky County: Phillip Ditslear, 419-307-9562
’Crash’ Parker Seneca County: Mike King, 419-619-7721
Looking for a great new year and don't forget the upcoming ABATE Ottawa County: Ray ‘Spider’ Stintsman, 419-656-1922
of Ohio Legislative Seminar! Flyer on page 11. Wood County: Bob ‘Crash’ Parker, 419-686-5885
Website: http://region7.abate.com
Thank you, and let’s get busy Region 7
Larry Morgan‐Springer Region meetings are on the third Sunday of every month, Region Director Region 7 (‘bout time!) 2PM at: Stone Street Tavern, 121 S. Stone St. Fremont 43420 ∙ (419) 334‐2337 January 2014
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REGION EIGHT
Region Director: Tim Cordray 740-269-1213
Email: Region8@abate.com
Deputy Director: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882
Carroll County: Mike McGinness 330-407-3183
Stark County: Mark Miller, 330-417-0238
Tuscarawas County: Dave Antonelli, 330-343-5374
Board Meetings at noon, Region meeting at 1:00 pm
Website: www.region8.abate.com
Region 8
Hi Region 8, Just a few quick notes while everybody’s trying to stay warm; at our November meeting we finished up our nomination process and ready for elections, I'll have the results next month. The Spring Fling committee is working with Martinee 97 in Dover (I think that’s the name of the place) as the location, the date is March 8th, more details to come. The Freedom Rally committee has had a couple meetings with Carrollton Vets Club as the location and at the writing of this it will be the home, but there is still a lot of work and decision making to be done before putting ink and signatures on paper, I'll keep you posted. In new business we formed a committee for the Look Twice Save a Life Run that takes place on May 17th, myself and Dave Antonelli are on the committee so far. And I didn't see Nick Cutshall at the meeting. Upcoming meetings; March 2nd will be at the Erie St. Grill in Massillon, take SR 21 north to the Erie St. exit, turn right and it will be on the right, April 6th will be at the Normandy Inn in Minerva, it's on SR 183 at the Railroad crossing (tracks go thru the parking lot), and May 4th is at Rick's Station in Strasburg it's on SR21/US250. Till next month, stay warm, stay safe, Tim Cordray REGION NINE
Region Director: Kolman Fuzy, 614-332-0198
directorregion9@wowway.com
Deputy Director: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448
Delaware: OPEN
Franklin County: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448
Franklin County meeting will be held at: Columbini's Sports
Diner, 894 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215,
614.230.2980, on the first Sunday of the month, at noon.
Pickaway and Madison Co’s: Jeff Bowersock, 614-306-2570
Combined meetings are now combined with Franklin County
listed in their county report or Kolman’s article.
Madison County: OPEN, contact Kolman Fuzy (info above)
Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties: OPEN contact Kolman Fuzy
(info above)
Regional Secretary for the past two years and also Michele Ray for being our Treasurer. I know I have done this in the past, but I really do appreciate everything the both of you have done for me and Abate. You really will be missed. As far as the Officers for 2014 are concerned, Harley Stock has resigned as Delaware County Coordinator, and he was elected Franklin County Coordinator. The Pickaway County Coordinator remains Jeff Bowersock. The following hold both Region Nine and Franklin County Offices: J.R. Gantner‐Legislative, Crystal Young‐
Products, Kathy Gantner‐Secretary, Sgt. at Arms‐Randy Paul, and Kim Chafin‐Treasurer. Brian Nissley is the Franklin County Deputy Coordinator, Harley Stock is Region Nine Deputy Director, Tony Losego is Region Technology Officer and I am your Region Director. Thanks to the Officers who remained from last year, and thank you to the new Officers who have stepped in. Looking forward to working with all of you in 2014. The Toy Run Breakdownis as follows: Total‐$6239.88, expenses‐$996: ROTC donation‐$500, insurance‐160, bank‐
$336, Thirty percent to State Office‐$1573.16, leaving $3670.72. This was split evenly between FFK and to "adopt" a military family (or two) giving a donation to each of $1835.36. Thank you to everyone who helped out. I would like to remind everyone that the State Seminar will be the First Saturday in February, at Deer Creek State Park. Please plan on attending. I'm sure it will be informative (as usual), and I know we will get a handle on some of the issues we will be dealing with in 2104 and the strategies we will employ. Look for details in this issue. (Flyer is on page 11.) Also, look for preliminary info on the Franklin County Daytona North Party, and in the February issue for final details. If you are continuing to ride during the winter, keep your wits about you, and an eye on the roads. Watch out for potholes, ice and the unexpected. Remember, this is the time when motorists REALLY won't be looking for you! Remember, only about 3 1/2 months till spring!! See you at a meeting‐which is now at Colombini's on West Broad Street (just East of Tommy's Diner), on the first Sunday of the month at Noon. Ride Hard, Ride Smart, Ride Free Kolman directorregio9@wowway.com 614‐332‐0198 2014 Election Results for Region Nine: Region Director‐Kolman Fuzy; Deputy Director‐Harley Stock; Technology Officer‐Tony Losego. The following hold both Region Nine and Franklin County Offices: Sgt. at Arms‐Randy Paul; Products‐Crystal Young; Legislative‐JR Gantner; Secretary‐
Region 9
Kathy Gantner; Treasurer‐Kim Chafin. Franklin County Coordinator is now Harley Stock; Deputy Franklin County Hello, Region Nine: Coordinator is Brian Nissley. Harley Stock has resigned the I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and you either had or Delaware County Coordinator position‐it is now open. Jeff are going to have a safe New Year, depending on when you Bowersock remains Pickaway County Coordinator and Amanda read this. It truly is amazing that this article is starting a brand Valero is Pickaway Secretary. I can provide contact phone #s new year. Time really does fly right on by when you're not and emails if you need them. looking! Thanks, Kolman I would like to thank Sally Carroll once again for being the (Continued on Page 33)
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The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. newsletter, Outspokin’, is published monthly. Deadline is the first of each month that precedes the issue month.
Guidelines for material publication:
This column is for general ABATE purposes. Tell us how you feel about
ABATE or any of the issues we are following. Is there something you want to
have more info on? Something you’re not seeing anywhere else? Inactivity in
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Each are accepted on a case by case basis. We will not accept slanderous or
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Thank you for your interest in ABATE and we hope to see you at an event!
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Send articles to: outspokin@abate.com
Subject line: Mailbox Member Corner
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This space is reserved for our membership to share with other members. I haven’t heard anything from anyone for quite awhile so I assume that everyone is up‐to‐date and knowl‐
edgeable on what we do and what is happening. Good! If there is anything you would like to share, here is the space! January 2014
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REGION TEN
Region Director: Call State Office 800-25-BIKER or email
chairofboard@abate.com
Region 10 Website: http://region10.abate.com
Hocking, Fairfield, Perry, Vinton, Morgan & Noble Counties
REGION ELEVEN
Contact: Call State Office 800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644
Lawrence, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, & Washington
Counties - All Open
Website: http://region11.abate.com/
REGION TWELVE
Contact Tim “TJ” Johnson, 330-360-7752
Cuyahoga County
Ashtabula County
Geauga County
Lake County
Website: www.region12.abate.com
NEXT MEETING: Call TJ above or Jim Elgin @ State office
with ?’s.
REGION FOURTEEN
Region Director: Steve Lindsay, 740-360-0471
Dep. Director: OPEN
Call your Region Director for R14 meeting times and
locations.
Crawford County - Matt Gardner 419-971-6767
Hancock County - OPEN
Hardin County - OPEN
January 2014
Marion County - Darryl Thacker 740-225-5251
Morrow County - Frankie Walters 419-571-5182
Wyandot County - Peter Barnes, 419-722-9941
Website: http://region14.abate.com
REGION SIXTEEN
Region Director, Michael McLaughlin 330-336-7464
Meetings: Region 16 / Wayne County --Wednesday, 7:00pm East of Chicago Pizza, 801 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster,
Ohio 44691. Call Michael McLaughlin for details.
Ashland County: Rick McClure, 419-869-7025
Holmes County: Garrison “Cowboy” Whitman,
330-567-3127
Lorain County: Open
Medina County: Garret Robison, 330-278-2714
Richland County: Dawn Berkshire, 419-571-7882
Wayne County: Milan Sigler, 330-201-2458
Website: http://region16.abate.com
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NO BUSINESSES PLEASE
(See pages 37 & 38)
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Send changes to:
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FOR SALE:
Men’s 3XL Jacket, Nex Gen Black
w/reflective trim, never worn.
Rain/Thermal/Kevlar. Asking $100.
John, R8 area: 330-904-9845
WANTED:
0513
1971 FX Super Glide seat or plastic seat
pan to fit a boat tail fender. Any condition
considered. Call or text Joe 330-204-2999
cover. $3,000.00. Can deliver anywhere.
Please call 937-478-8779. Pictures upon
request. Thanks, have a great day and
god bless. Mike
FOR SALE:
0513
1998 Dyna Wide Glide HD Custom, one
owner, quick release windshield, FLH
front end, w/driving lights, floor boards,
24K miles. Photos upon request. $7,000.
Rick @ 937-218-0107. R5 area.
FOR SALE: **NEW PRICE**
‘75 AMF Superglide Motorcycle, needs
repaired. Extra parts. Original AMF gas
tank, helmet & fenders. 2 motors: one
stock motor; one big bore.
All $4,000 OBO. Call Leila after 6pm
330-435-6367 R16 area.
FOR SALE:
1994 Bushtec Tirbo 2 cargo trailer in excellent condition. Has new tires and lid
shocks. Loaded with extras. Trailer bra,
Trailer cover, Spare tire and wheel, Interior light, Carpeted interior, Knock off
hubs, Cooler and cover, Garment bag in
FOR SALE:
Men’s black leather chaps, XL, uncut and
never worn. $120 OBO. Diane 937-4775193. R6
FOR SALE:
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‘97 Heritage Springer - Original mi.
23,500, newer S&S Engine approx. 300
mi on newer motor; newer starter & battery w/tender. True exhaust. Removable
sissy bar. Call Fische @ 513-236-6222
FOR SALE: NEW PRICE!
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2003 Anniversary HD Dyna Low Rider,
gun metal blue, Stage 1 Screaming Eagle
upgrade, removable windshield w/bags,
chrome passing lamps, forward controls,
touring seat and many more. 26,515 mi.
$8,000. Mike @740-501-6699 R2 area.
WANTED:
1112
Looking for a Penny Press. If anyone
knows someone who may want to sell
one, please call Robin @ 614-539-1576.
FOR SALE:
0113
2010 Sportster XL1200C Black, Vance &
Hines Chrome twin/3” mufflers, custom
hand grips and mirrors, Sportster engraved Derby & Timer covers. Very good
tires, runs great. 5,075 mi. One owner
$7,000. Ralph 614-378-4300 R9 area.
FOR SALE:
0313
2009 Rims for FLHX. Jeff @ 330-3400104 R8 area
FOR SALE:
0313
Mark Patrick HD Collectible Sculptures,
$100 - $700, approximately 30 available,
Region Zero Area. Call George 330-6269343 or 330-554-2053
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RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS
Budapest Inn
Crazy Fox Saloon
Froehlich's Classic Corner
The Horseshoe Bar
Wet Spot Bar
Hooters
Hooters
Stumble-In-Saloon
White Front Café
Downtowner’s Lounge
Oak Grove Tavern
Laidback Bar & Grill
Blue Room Restaurant & Bar
Country Kitchen Restaurant
Beer Barrel Pizza
Aponte’s Pizzeria & Family
Restaurant
Mason Pub
Drifters Bar & Grill
Ride to Freedom Bar & Grill
Pat Dees Tavern
Romito’s Pizza & Restaurant
Jim Bo’s Bar & Diner
Chubby’s Pizza
Brierwood Tavern
Manfred’s Rest. & Banquet
The Ohio Bar
Mugs & Jugs Drafthouse
Horney’s Barbeque
3780 Mahoning
112 W Mansfield
501 Washington St.
152 Washington Sq
109 N Water
Beechmont
Springdale
201 Linden
244 Smithfield
235 S Main
8340 Alkire
2704 N 2nd
129 S Main
3150 State Route 350
1840 S Dixie Hwy
753 Reading
Austintown
Bucyrus
Steubenville
Bucyrus
Caledonia
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Dillonvale
Findlay
Galloway
Hangingrock
Kirby
Lebanon
Lima
Mason
330-792-7346
419-562-1256
740-283-9901
419-562-6615
419-845-3000
513-943-0021
513-671-2772
513-242-6500
740-769-2656
419-424-5800
614-878-9704
740-532-4001
419-273-2125
513-932-7680
419-229-6211
513-336-7400
753 Reading Ste B
1008 Duncan SW
1318 Erie
9254 Old Route 8
10418 Northfield
23356 State Route 56
120 N Main
80 Old State Route 7
4152 Sunset Blvd.
17 E Auglaize
1309 Old State Route 35
2432 State Route 753 SE
Mason
Massillon
Massillon
Northfield
Northfield
S Bloomngvle
S Lebanon
Steubenville
Steubenville
Wapakoneta
Wshngtn Ct Hs
Wshngtn Ct Hs
513-339-1005
330-832-8920
330-832-0248
330-467-8879
330-467-7581
740-332-6550
513-494-1900
740-284-1945
740-264-2710
419-738-6593
740-335-5963
740-335-4012
Akron
Amelia
Bethel
Brilliant
Bucyrus
Carey
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Clayton
Cleveland
Cleves
Cleves
Columbiana
Defiance
330-644-0709
513-797-1550
513-734-7168
740-598-9100
419-563-9748
419-396-9811
513-752-0088
513-947-0520
513-791-2520
513-241-5700
513-351-5959
513-921-8380
513-284-1706
513-662-7759
937-832-2667
216-671-RIDE
513-941-4770
513-353-3282
330-482-9455
419-782-2213
MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES
TLC Racing (**)
Tombstone Cycles
M.C. Chop Shop
Xtreme Honda
Toyz Cycle Center
Home of Chrome
Beechmont Motorsports
Bikers Depot
Cinn City Choppers (**)
Goodyear Auto Service Center
J & J Cycles
Price Hill Repair Service
Secret Engineering M/C Parts
Western Hills Honda/Yamaha
Coop’s Auto Glass
Santa’s Cycle Supply
American Motor Works
Galloway’s Auto Trim
M & M Cycle & Machine
Pioneer Quick Lube
January 2014
3276 S Main
1337 W Ohio Pike
2679 State Route 222
198 Penn
141 Melcher
798 E Findlay
646 Mt Morish
967 Ohio Pike
7709 Blue Ash
317 E 9th
2020 Langdon Farm
4535 W 8th
secretengineering.com
3110 Harrison
4221 Wagner
3819 W 140th
113 S Miami
4441 State Route 128
44393 Columbiana-Waterford
1166 S Clinton
American Custom Motorcycle
Tri-State Custom Cycles
OD’s Cycle Shop
A & H Auto Salvage
Krol Cycle
RT 51 Custom Cycle
American Twin
Hogpath Custom Cycle
Motorcycle Parts & Service
Hillsboro Motorcycle Works
Muffler Brothers
Southern Ohio V-Twin
Allen Nott Honda/Kawasaki
Plus Cycles
Ramey’s Motorcycle Parts
Carlton Harley-Davidson
Wildcat Custom Cycle
Lakota Motorsports
Ned’s Cycle Works
Hill’s Performance
Overkill Motorworks
All American Wheels
Soles Motor Sports
Muffler Brothers
Fayette County Choppers
Thunder Hollow Cycles
Indian Motorcycle Weston
Cumberland Trail
Bike & Trike
136 S Main
2562 State Route 152
140 S River
13100 Broadway
10121 Broadway
23095 Woodville
1214 S State
5572 Hogpath
4100 Venture
402 N West
5210 Brandt Pike
7460 Princeton
3619 Elida
43315 State Route 154
15284 Old McArthur
11771 State Route 44
4102 County Road P
6581 Cincinnati Dayton
6507 Trenton Franklin
5150 State Route 15
8750 Sprucevale
4085 Herner Co Line
104 N Defiance
307 E Main
249 E Court
100 Bentonville
20660 US Route 6
3484 Old Wheeling
De Graff
Dillonvale
Franklin
Garfield Hts
Garfield Hts
Genoa
Girard
Greenville
Groveport
Hillsboro
Huber Hts
Liberty Twp
Lima
Lisbon
Logan
Mantua
McClure
Middletown
Middletown
Ney
Rogers
Southington
Stryker
Trotwood
Wshngtn Ct Hs
West Union
Weston
Zanesville
937-585-6886
740-733-7809
513-743-1880
216-587-4942
216-271-3677
419-855-2255
330-545-0707
937-547-9151
614-836-5859
937-840-0464
937-233-2440
513-777-9974
419-331-2333
216-424-0505
740-385-9038
800-633-6997
419-748-8162
513-779-5588
513-422-4605
419-658-2658
330-227-2161
330-898-5559
419-682-1108
937-837-6005
740-335-7433
937-549-4477
419-669-4709
740-450-3970
Bridgeport
Cincinnati
Enon
Huber Hts
Lima
Loveland
Monroe
Monroe
Pioneer
S Lebanon
Springboro
Streetsboro
Streetsboro
Toledo
Toledo
Van Wert
Wilmington
Yellow Springs
614-635-4177
513-681-8871
937-864-7254
937-236-1405
419-224-7527
513-575-3355
513-893-2615
513-218-4749
419-485-8532
513-229-0205
937-602-3568
800-827-5562
330-626-9057
419-472-5504
419-536-6367
419-238-4157
937-313-2776
937-767-7144
CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES & TATTOOS
Dee’s Country Bridal Shop
Tattoo Designs by Dana
Estelle’s Leather Stop
Red Wing Shoe Store
Jim’s Leather Shop
Kustom Ken’s Tattoos
Bobbie’s Leather
Larry’s Leather
Hudson Leather
Brentwood Leather
Artic Wolf Apparel (##)
Cycle Leather Outlet
Yukon Jack’s Cycle Leather
Briar Patch Leather
Leather & Jeans
Professional Touch Tattoo
BF Leathers
Gailz Tattooz Studio
OutSpokin’
69871 Sunset Heights
4167 Hamilton
60 N Harrison
6455 Chambersburg
914 Bellefontaine
1610 State Route 28
601 N Union
601 N Union
14700 State Route 15
215 E Forrest
217 S Pioneer Ste B
9156 State Route 14
9015 State Route 14
2118 Tremainsville
1641 N Reynolds
7059 US Route 127
7763 W State Route 73 Aisle 7
115 Glen
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Member-to-Member Discount Program Continued:
MISCELLANEOUS
Wilson Painting & Contracting
Shadoworks
Austintown Kwik Kopy
Printing
Two Good Hands
Bobmik Sign
Encompassing Mechanical
Wilson Furniture
Taylor Feeds
Kelly Awards
Emerald Forest Pottery
Centerville Gravely Mowers
BL Customs
Dave’s Detail & Design
Signs of Distinction
Newton & Son Roofing &
Siding
South End Printing
South Shore Mechanical
Cols Rehab & Renovation
The Computer Helper
Worthington Locksmith
MotorcycleLemonLaw.com
The Shop
Keystone Printing Co.
Wizard Works Mobile DJ
Service
Kustom Emporium
Hilliard Hometown Motors
Wordsmiths Printing
Bartnikki Service Center
Fine Art Transformation
Sarg’s Lanes
Stine Funeral Home
Smith Welding Service
Cinci Coleman Campers
January 2014
812 Kennebac
13 W Main
5015 Mahoning
Akron
Amelia
Austintown
330-733-4464
513-753-8266
330-797-0099
299 Haskell
217 E Patterson
750 County Road 57 E
227 N Lincoln
(none)
216 N Lynn Apt A
14286 Road 224
25 W Alex Bell
3903 Harrison
488 Pedrotti
20866 River
412 Nauvoo
Batavia
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine
Bridgeport
Bryan
Bryan
Cecil
Centerville
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Circleville
Clarksville
513-752-8809
937-593-5407
513-593-9699
877-857-4634
419-799-9436
419-636-9127
419-399-2757
937-433-2166
513-661-6494
513-921-WASH
740-477-9886
800-210-3201
3558 E 80th
3873 W 31st
611 Erickson Avenue
2009 Zetler Center
6108 Huntley
2299 SR 725
1446 Linden
648 St. Clair Ave.
8576 Renaa
Cleveland
Cleveland
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Dayton
Dayton
E. Liverpool
Galloway
216-341-0669
800-551-1719
614-783-6414
614-279-2605
614-885-5625
937-432-9500
937-281-1888
330-385-9519
614-853-3241
1451 Highway 28
5380 Franklin
402 E Main
43201 Mt Hope
1860 S State Route 42
764 Columbus
801 Monroe
2180 State Route 56 SW
826 Reading
Goshen
Hilliard
Kent
Lafferty
Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon
London
Mason
513-722-0888
614-777-9003
330-677-9673
740-968-3413
513-932-5877
513-932-6896
513-932-1239
(none)
800-735-0386
A Little Bit of This &
139 E Main
A Little Bit of That
Sunshine Photography
4339 Pennswood
Absolute Audio & Video
214 Cash
Production (##) (DJ service)
Dirt Sports Warehouse
6076 Branch HillGuinea Pike
Quality Care Automotive
6076 Branch HillGuinea Pike
Rhino Linings East
150 Olympic
Just 4 Fun
1369 Algonquin Ste B
M. Singleton MC Transport
5273 State Route 22 & 3
Victory Lakes Campgrounds
113 S Wheeler
Beckner’s House of Rides
150 E DublinGranville Bldg 3
Steve Bailey Parts & Repair
9400 Craw Camp
Massages by Maggie
870 Oakwood
Levi’s Customs
7218 Roberts
Paradise Hills Golf Course
301 Country Club
Lowery Industries
10975 Houdeshell
Sherwin Williams
121 Hollywood S
Cleveland Mortgage Service
11221 Pearl
The Gas Man
12570 Prospect
Hill Billy
(none)
Holiday Inn Express
155 Holiday
Royal Z Lanes
2667 State Route 22 & 3
Jack Shattuck’s Wrecker
1251 W Main
Service
Tumbleson Wrecker
2983 State Route 73 S
Atomic Tattoo
245 Canton
MP Creations
97 S Meridian
VISIT KENTUCKY
Foreign Motorcycle Service
The Print Shop
Asylum Tattoo Studio
OutSpokin’
(**) Parts Only
5460 Sherman-Mt Zion
2528 Avon
171 E 42nd
McComb
866-878-0181
Middletown
Milford
513-425-6828
513-200-0701
Milford
513-575-5400
Milford
513-575-9300
Milford
Monroe
Morrow
Mt Victory
New Albany
513-722-1625
513-228-0014
513-899-3488
937-354-3153
614-989-3117
New Paris
Painesville
Pleasant Plain
Rayland
St Louisville
Steubenville
Strongsville
Strongsville
Willowick
Wilmington
Wilmington
Wilmington
937-456-9355
440-655-3927
513-625-3632
740-859-5028
740-745-5045
740-264-5555
800-886-4901
440-878-1988
440-759-3728
937-382-5858
937-382-3891
937-382-3136
Wilmington
Wintersville
Youngstown
937-382-3708
740-266-8282
330-270-5831
Dry Ridge
Fort Mitchell
Latonia
859-428-9600
859-344-3039
859-802-1355
(##) By Appointment Only
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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.
DATE
REG
FIRST
LAST
DEDICATION
2014
1/1
5
"Happy New Year" from Martin Meister
1/2
5
"Hoping for a better 2014" - from Martin Meister
1/7
1/17
7
2/7
7
2/17
ABATE
Foundation
ABATE
Foundation
2013 B.A.D.A.T.O. Tally
Out of 256 business days for 2013, minus any extra Holidays, 42 days were purchased as “Buy A Day At The
Office” days! That is a total of $2,100 in donations towards the office utilities for 2012. Thanks
to all who participated in this program, we couldn’t do it without your support!
Our ABATE Foundation had the most at 12 days! Thanks Foundation for all your support!
Next was Region 9, with 11 purchased days! Way to go Region 9! Then Region 1 with 10 (a
close runner-up to 2nd), Region 6 with 8 and Region 5 with 1 days. Many thanks to all of our
region’s supporters. Other supporters were Wilmington Iron & Metal, William Stewart, John &
Thelma Robinette, Evelyn Rogers and Kathy Ellis Thank you all for your generosity!
Heads Up Everyone!
The Rally will be May 3rd this year! More Info in future OutSpokin’s!
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Section 15: Duties of the State Newsletter Director.
 Coordinating with the State Office the transfer of mailing
The duties of the State Newsletter Director shall include
lists to the mailing services.
but are not limited to:
 Serving as chair of the Newsletter Committee.
Maintaining the design and content of the State Newsletter
Editors Note:
to meet needs and requirements set by the BOD.
I am willing to train and assist anyone who steps forward. If
Receiving, editing and publishing submissions to the State
you have any questions about this position, please call me,
Newsletter.
Diane @ 937.477.5193 or email outspokin@abate.com.
Approving advertisements in the State Newsletter.
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Monitoring advertiser payments in a timely manner,
including billing, accounts receivable and follow-up.
Formatting each issue of the State Newsletter.
Transferring the State Newsletter documents to the
publishers.
January 2014
Options: 1. Several individuals from around the state to
secure advertisers and submit this information to the
state office/editor. 2. Help with editing articles. 3. Send
pictures to the OutSpokin’. 4. Assist in layout of some
of the pages.
As you can see, this needs to be a team effort.
OutSpokin’
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DATE: ____-____-____
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Registered Voter?
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Motorcycle Endorsed?
__ yes / __ no
Optional:
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Occupation ________________________________
Other Skills/Contacts ________________________
NAME ___________________________________
First time member?
__ yes / __ no
Date of Birth ____-____-____ (mm-dd-yy)
Registered Voter?
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Optional:
Bike Brand ________________________________
Occupation ________________________________
Other Skills/Contacts ________________________
ADDRESS ________________________ Apt ____
City ___________________ State ___ Zip _______
Select an ABATE County in Ohio ______________
TELEPHONE (_____) _____-_______ (important)
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ABATE of Ohio Foundation
$ ________
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
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$ ________
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) Not-for-Profit
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deductible as a charitable contribution.