SPOOKS `N SCOOTS® 2013

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Volume 32
September/October 2013
Issue 5
SPOOKS 'N SCOOTS® 2013
NEXT STATE MEETING HOSTED BY HILLSBOROUGH CHAPTER
Saturday, October 12, San Antonio, FL
American Bikers Aiming Toward Education
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STATE MEETINGS 2013
October 12
December 14
Hillsborough
Treasure Coast
NEXT STATE MEETING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENTS LETTER................................................... 4
STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS................................... 5
MEMBERSHIP REPORT..............................................6-7
Saturday October 12, San Antonio, FL
Hosted by Hillsborough
STATE MEETING MINUTES....................................8-11
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
OCTOBER STATE MEETING INFO............................ 15
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2014 BIKE WEEK INFO............................................... 16
WEB SITES of INTEREST
CRIME TIME................................................................. 23
www.hsmv.state.fl.us/
www.leg.state.fl.us/
http://ama-cycle.org/legisltn/
statewatch/fl.html
www.bikernet.com
www.aimncom.com
CHAPTER INFORMATION.....................................12-13
BIKE WEEK COOK OFF INVITATION...................... 18
GULG COAST FIRECRACKER BIKE SHOW............ 18
ANGELS AMONG US................................................... 19
NCOM REGION VI SEMINAR.................................... 20
CHAPTER EVENTS...................................................... 21
AD ORDER FORM/ADVERTISING RATES............... 26
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.................................... 27
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
We just completed our August meeting and I want to take a moment to thank my board and West Coastfor
making it a great meeting. A lot of good info was covered. I have faith the delegates will take allinfo back to
the chapters. We all need to be on the same page when it comes to what we have to do to make ABATE of
Florida, Inc. a driving force within the state of Florida. We all have to work together as one. I don’t want to
hear any more talk about territories or chapters not working together smoothly. We are one, and united we
are unstoppable and will make a difference.
We have agreed on a Bike Week contract with the fairgrounds so we can move forward with plansto
make this coming bike week a success. Bike week tickets will be ready at the October state meeting.
Chapter presidents, check with your chapter and email Boots to let her know how many tickets your chapter
wants. I have issued a challenge to all members to buy 1 ticket each so we could sell out in a month. When
tickets are sold return them with a check from your chapter, DON’T bring cash. If something happens on the
road with the cash we can not reclaim it, but a check can be rewritten, this is just smart business for all.
Members have asked us to look into a different campground for Tally and we did and there are not any
that will work for us right now. We have talked with the KOA again and received numbers that we can work
with. KOA will handle the RVs and tent camping will be free, but like last year, no trailers or RVs will be
allowed in the tent area unless a RV cost is paid. So start making plans to be there in April 2014. I won’t say
that it will be warm but our chances are better than in February.
We have had a lot of members go down and even more go into the hospital due to health reasons. Folks,
take care of yourself and each other. Look your bikes over, check tires and pressure and go to your doctor
for a check up as well.
Ride safe and smart
Danny Fish
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2012-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OFFICE
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
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PRESIDENT
Danny “ Doc” Fish
PO Box 3615
Milton, FL 32572-3615
(850) 994-3652
(850) 995-8517 (Fax)
DFish30775@aol.com
VICE PRESIDENT
Emory Griffis
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
(386) 801-3327
(386) 943-9610 (Fax)
flabatestatevpresident@gmail.com
SECRETARY
Bob Alexander
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
863-202-0905
bob@ralexa.com
TREASURER
Patti Nasrallah
PO Box 16309
Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309
(813) 695-9203
Fax: (813) 626-2306
patti.nasrallah@gmail.com
SGT. AT ARMS
Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
(407) 925-4307
Fax: (407) 699-9748
stsgtatarms@hotmail.com
PR/COMMUNICATIONS
Rhonda Griffis
PO Box 2520
DeLand, 32721-2520
(407) 412-8381
(386) 943-9610 (fax)
flabatestatepr@gmail.com
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Darrin “Scribe” Brooks
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
(239) 398-7145
(386) 943-9610 (Fax)
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NEXT STATE MEETING
Saturday October 12, San Antonio, FL
SEE FLYER INSIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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CHAPTER UPDATE REPORT
MAY 2013
Chapter AT LARGE
ALACHUA
BLACK CREEK
BREVARD
DAYTONA BEACH
DUVAL
ESTERO RIVER
FIRST COAST
FOREST
FREEDOM
GATOR ALLEY
GULF COAST
HILLSBOROUGH
INDEPENDENCE
INERSTATE
LAKE
LIGHTHOUSE
NATURE COAST
ORANGE COUNTY
PALM BEACH
PEACE RIVER
POLK COUNTY
PUTNAM
SEMINOLE
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHERNMOST
SOUTHWEST
TREASURE COAST
VINTAGE
WEST COAST
Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters TOTALS
6705106 97 148 261 5126 3756 -1.82% 76%
Most New
Member
542 0
0
5
1
378
505
2 0.37%
70%
-1
1240 210 3 96 89-2.36% 77% -3
131
0
2
1
2
106
72 -2.24%
81%
-2
298
4
6
2
3
256
163
1.36%
86%
1
284
5
1
0
4
196
170
0.71%
69%
1
3026 6 1721231 117-4.43% 76% -15
137
0
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12
109
92
1 -8.67%
80%
-12
45
1
0
0
1
31
9
-4.26%
69%
0
1513 2 2 16 121 63-8.48% 80% -13
99 2 5 2 5 56 48 1-1.00% 57% -3
340 7
7
4
17
251
226
1 -1.45%
74%
-10
325 3
0
9
16
276
250 -3.27%
85%
-13
1640 0 1 3 132 114-1.80% 80% -3
475
8
3
8
4
392
305
0.42%
83%
4
1460 0 3 10110 101-6.41% 75% -10
2950 1 8 4 191 142-0.34% 65% -4
52 0 0 5 6 38 4-10.34% 73% -6
35
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18 -2.78%
89%
-1
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56%
256 2
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80%
135
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73 -11.76%
76%
1001 3 3 2 83 61-1.96% 83%
10500 2 3 75 61-2.78% 71% -3
6072121 12 42 501 275 -2.72% 83% -21
37650 7 8 303 263 1.35% 81% -3
25415 5 3 0 204 87 1 3.67% 80% 15
206
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25
7.29%
77%
6
64 1 1 0 4 36 17-4.48% 56% -3
376
9
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24 40
295
135 -6.93%
78%
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CHAPTER UPDATE REPORT
JUNE 2013
Chapter AT LARGE
ALACHUA
BLACK CREEK
BREVARD
DAYTONA BEACH
DUVAL
ESTERO RIVER
FIRST COAST
FOREST
FREEDOM
GATOR ALLEY
GULF COAST
HILLSBOROUGH
INDEPENDENCE
INERSTATE
LAKE
LIGHTHOUSE
NATURE COAST
ORANGE COUNTY
PALM BEACH
PEACE RIVER
POLK COUNTY
PUTNAM
SEMINOLE
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHERNMOST
SOUTHWEST
TREASURE COAST
VINTAGE
WEST COAST
539
0
0
1
4
377
506
3 -0.55%
70%
-4
125
2
2
3
0
96
89
0.81%
77%
2
133
2
1
2
0
107
72
1.53%
80%
2
295 0 3 2 4 253 164 1-1.01% 86% -4
296 10 2
3
0
204
170
4.23%
69%
10
29313 4 19 23 219 117 -2.98% 75% -10
131
1
0
12
5
106
92
2 -4.38%
81%
-4
44
1
0
1
2
30
9
2 -2.22%
68%
-1
157
7
3
15
2
127
63
3.97%
81%
5
97 20 5 4 57 48-2.02% 59% -2
338 3
5
15
9
249
226
2 -0.59%
74%
-6
328 10
7
15
8
280
250
0.92%
85%
2
164
1
0
3
1
132
114
0.00%
80%
0
47013 7 4 17 386 305 2-1.05% 82% -4
1481 4 7 3 112 101 1.37% 76% -2
295
3
1
4
1
192
142
0.00%
65%
2
51 00 6 1 37 4-1.92% 73% -1
36
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17
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83%
1
51
0
0
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26
-1.92%
65%
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-1.31%
60%
-4
256 1
0
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205
174
0.00%
80%
0
131
1
2
19
5
99
73 -2.96%
76%
-4
97 0 1 1 3 80 60-3.00% 82% -3
10300 3 1 73 60 1-1.90% 71% -1
609 82735 14 504 278 0.33% 83% -6
3754 4 0 6 301 264-0.27% 80% -2
2621158 3211 873.15%81% 8
20112 2 6 154 25-2.43% 77% -5
60 2 0 4 6 33 17-6.25% 55% -4
362 20 8
36 37
280
134
1 -3.72%
77%
-17
TOTALS
6673126 95 236 179 5103 3758 76%
Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters Most New
Member
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DELEGATE MEETING AUGUST 10, 2013
HOSTED BY WEST COAST CHAPTER IN SARASOTA
Meeting called to order at 2:30 pm by President Danny “Doc” Fish. Pledge and moment of silence, prayer was given.
Present were Vice President Emory Griffis, Secretary Bob Alexander, Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, Sgt. at Arms Dennis
“Mudder” Rudoi, Masterlink Bob von Bulow, Membership Trustee Val Loper, PR Rhonda Griffis, Legislative
Trustee Darrin “Scribe” Brooks, Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee, State Office “Boots and Safety Director
Charles Wenger.
Absent excused were Legal Counsel Legal Larry Crow and Webmaster Dave “Lockdown” Rich.
Also present were Assistant Masterlink Grace Lord, Assistant Sgt at Arms Bill Ball and Assistant Sgt at Arms TJ
Painter.
The following Delegates represented their chapters:
Alachua-Jim Burrow
Black Creek-Greg Marshall, Christine Marshall
Brevard-Faye Rodney Maas, Mike Pope
Daytona Beach-Frank Roush Jr., Rick Adams
Duval-Mike Wewer, Jennifer Wewer
Estero River-Larry Peterson
First Coast-Sara Beth Kohl, Shirley Sutton
Forest-Meghan Pace, Clayton King
Freedom-Lorraine Cushman, Kimberley Long
Gator Alley-Marie Ratcliff, Bill Ratcliff
Gulf Coast-Brandy Westerfield, Dany Dell
Hillsborough-Steve Nasrallah, Bob Munroe
Independence- Darlene Anderson/Carter, Ellen
Buffington
Inerstate-Dale Moore, Ernest Gelinas
Lake-Will Deaver, Vera Deaver
Lighthouse-Doug Tungate, Jacqueline Litsey
Nature Coast-Frank Moore, William Wiggins
Orange County- JM Morland, Lana Lang
Palm Beach- Ken Gerecke, Dan Henderson
Peace River- Bill Bird, Bill Neal
Polk County-Alex Waldron, Natalie West
Putnam County-Herlon Sasser, Pauline Sasser
Seminole County- Dianna Miller, Janice Griffin
Southeast-Stekphen Chomiak, Bob Calabrese
Southernmost- Norma Jean Smith, Dean Keith
Southwest-Wayne Cerra, Fred Glennon
Treasure Coast-Steve Kliemisch, Patricia Johns
Vintage-Shelly Ellsmore, Charles Johnston
West Coast-Sharon Sieradzki, Ed Patten
President Danny “Doc” Fish: Welcome everyone. I apologize for not being at the seminar. Remember our goals,
safety and education. This is not a social club but we can have fun while we do our jobs.
Regarding Bike week, thanks to everyone that helped.
Congratulations to new chapter office holders.
We need to raise money, but sometimes the chapters do a little extra for the communities, that puts a good light on
ABATE name.
ABATE of Florida is a neutral organization which supports every rider in the state.
Vice President Emory Griffis: Thanks for your support and feedback in the seminars.
Please make sure your chapter updates are in and correct so your meeting can be attended if desired.
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Secretary Bob Alexander: No changes or corrections. Move to accept minutes by Black Creek, Second by Peace
River, approved.
Treasurer Patti Nasrallah: Treasurer Report in packets.
Moved by Lake County second by Southernmost to accept treasurer report as written, Passed.
SGA “Mudder: Please be reminded, school is back in session, watch your school zones, watch for little ones.
Also keep your body hydrated when you ride.
State Office Manager Boots: Job is to keep track of paperwork, secretary’s minutes, chapter newsletters need to be
filed. Need safety program, MSAP forms sent to office. For those who missed seminars, there is paperwork to take
back to your chapters.
Flyers for events: There is an SOP for flyers, they must be followed, you can only put up (make public) flyers after
the state office gets all of the paperwork.
Drawing Tickets – have some to distribute today,
Membership Val Loper: Updates in packets. Awards handed out.
Total Membership 6673
Total Voters 5103
Most New Members for May 2013 Southwest
Most New Members for June 2013 Daytona
Highest Percentage of Growth for May 2013 Treasure Coast
Highest Percentage of Growth for June 2013 Daytona
Life cards handed out
Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow: Thanks to the chapters and individuals who sent pictures and articles.
PR/Communications Rhonda: As delegates part of your job is to take information back to your chapter. Find the
PR blast in your file make sure your chapter PR gets it.
Have compiled a list of chapter PR, hopefully it is complete, make sure you receive this. One question is, would it be
positive to set up a chat room for just chapter PRS to keep everyone in the loop?
Media publications – writes for four biker magazines. We can present chapter information in one or more of these
magazines if the material is suitable.
Treasure Coast suggests chapters send their newsletters to the other chapters.
Webmaster: absent. Slo Mo from Palm Beach may be able to help with some day to day problems with chapter
sites.
Safety Director Charles Wenger: Regarding advanced skills course for safety, we are trying to set up one in Palm
Beach, but we are running into problems with existing schools. If you have certified instructors in your chapter, make
them known to Charlie.
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Corrosion on electrical components is prevalent in Florida. Palm Beach recognizes Bill Blank. Notes being bumped
on bike by woman talking on cell phone.
Get MSAP petitions signed.
Homeland Security DL ID must be in compliance
Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee: Reflective patches are available
Legislative Trustee - Darrin: The Think Tank was introduced in June. We have personally invited some individuals,
also all legislative trustees and it is starting to take off. Purpose is to have a free flow of ideas. Purpose is NOT to
set policy. If you are interested, let Darrin know. Slo Mo says this is a good idea for other groups including clubs, for
free flow of information.
Peachtree (Georgia) Insurance company – received an email regarding a motorcycle fatality. Their response was the
motorcycle was not considered a vehicle, if it doesn’t have four wheels then they are not going to pay the claim. We
are going to contact the Florida Insurance Commissioner about this.
Motorcycle only checkpoints – Don’t see a problem from this now, Florida isn’t doing it yet. NHTSA is behind this.
Stiffer penalties bill was discussed, wording mostly. Do we want to do it from a judicial point, or stick with jail time?
Chapter level legislative seminars, Darrin will come to your chapter to help when possible.
Regarding rising motorcycle fatalities, when number of registrations are considered, the rate of fatalities are actually
down.
Regarding Driver Education in schools, the issue is funding. We are looking at that, will be discussed in the think
tank.
Regarding the Safety money, it is a standing request, must be in budget.
Interlock for DUI convicts was discussed.
Alachua thinks we should try to get the safety money reinstated, but if cannot, then try to get the $2.50 removed.
Legal Counsel Larry Crow: absent excused
NCOM : Nov 9, 2013 regional meeting in Atlanta. Will talk about the motorcycle only checkpoints.
MRF / AMA: MRF and AMA still fighting EPA ethanol percentage.
BIKE WEEK 2014:
Rhonda – We are including some special events. We will have a dedicated website just for the
campground. One event is named Bikes, BBQ and Bikinis. Bike Week Committee has been set up. Chapters will be
given the opportunity to generate funds for their own chapters. There will be a bike rodeo.
Seminole County is doing a “Boondocks” poker run.
TALLAHASSEE 2014: We don’t know what we are going to do yet. Second weekend is Passover, there will be no one
in the capitol. Third weekend is Easter. March 24 is the weekend after bike week.
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OLD BUSINESS: 501c3, we must decide whether to pay the money to start the process. Putnam – if we do this, will
donations be deductible to the chapter as well as state? Yes it would. Patti – in the beginning we will be two separate
corps, money cannot be comingled. Question called, should we spend the startup money to begin the process of
starting a 501c3. 49 in favor, 6 against. Check will be written to the accountant to start the process. After the vote
was taken, Lake County donated the money to start the process.
April meeting must be decided. There would have to be a vote to change the meeting to March. If we do it in April,
only the second weekend is available which is Easter. Putnam suggest April. Turns out Easter is the 20th, not the
13th, so we will have the meeting on the 13th.
NEW BUSINESS: Lifeline table, West Coast chapter explains.
Duval – had an at large member ask for legislation change to be able to disregard a turn device if it doesn’t cycle
properly.
West Coast Chapter talks about mission statement, it’s a community issue not a motorcycle issue. Until we can affect
the general population we cannot hope to make changes to help us make roads safe for us.
Good to the Order: Thanks to West Coast for the lunch. Various events read.
Gator Alley presents a check for ABATE of Florida, thanks Gator Alley.
Congratulations to Dano from Gulf Coast who won the 50/50 drawing. Thank you to all for attending!
Meeting adjourned by unanimous acclaim! 6:03 pm
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
ALACHUA COUNTY
PO Box 633
Newberry, FL 32669-0633
Glenn Fischer, Pres. (863) 559-6087
Jim Roberts, VP (386) 462-3806
Email: Alachua-Abate@googlegroups.com
Website: Alachua-Abate.com
Meeting: 3rd Friday, 7:00 pm
Alachua Sports Pub, 14003 NW 150th Ave., Alachua
BLACK CREEK
PO Box 2123
Middleburg, FL 32050-2123
Jeff "Ziggy" Pickard, Pres. (904) 705-5505
Greg Marshall, VP (904) 966-7153
E-mail: blackcreeknews@gmail.com
Website: http://blackcreek.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Sunday 2:00 PM
Place: VFW Post 8255
2296 Aster Ave., Middleburg
BREVARD COUNTY
PO Box 237582
Cocoa, FL 32923-7582
Mike Pope, Pres. (321) 639-1776
Mary Korolovich, VP (321) 631-6715
Fax: (321) 639-1776 (call first)
E-mail: abateflbrev@yahoo.com
Website: http://brevard.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Tuesday 7:00 PM
Place: American Legion Post 22
241 Peachtree St., Cocoa
DAYTONA BEACH
PO Box 263198
Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198
Frank Roush, Pres. (386) 290-3025
Steve Fritze, VP (386) 677-1550
Email: frankroush924@yahoo.com
Website: http://daytona.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Thursday, 7:30 pm
Place: Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800
190 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach
DUVAL COUNTY
PO Box 77038
Jacksonville, FL 32226-7038
Victor Sawyer, Pres. (904) 566-2583
Michael Wewer, VP (904) 233-0507
Email: rotcivwasi@aol.com
Website: http://duval.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 1:00 pm
Place: Greybeards Tavern
3382 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville
ESTERO RIVER
PO Box 366760
Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760
Larry Patterson, Pres. (904) 610-7070
Kirk Richards, VP (239) 272-6194
E-mail: larry8251@hotmail.com
Website: http://esteroriver.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: San Carlos Country Club
19137 Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers
FIRST COAST
PO Box 1401
Callahan, FL 32011-1401
SaraBeth Kohl, Pres (904) 591-4100
Wanda Garrison, VP (904) 879-0227
E-mail: firstcoastsecretary@gmail.com
Website: http://firstcoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PM
37965 Eastwood Rd, Hilliard
FOREST
PO Box 2409
Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409
Meghan Pace, Pres. (352) 598-8540
Brian Groves, VP (352) 282-8324
Website: http://forest.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Saturday, 9:30am
Place: Charlie Horse Rest.
2425 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
GATOR ALLEY
PO Box 10395
Naples, FL 34101-0395
Jon "Rambo" Rinebold, Pres. (239) 229-2764
Roger Janes, VP (239) 776-1108
Email: president@gatoralley.net
Website: http://gatoralley.net
Meetings: 4th Sunday, 11:00 am
Place: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neffs Way, Naples
GULF COAST
PO Box 11063
Pensacola, FL 32524-1063
Russ “Danger-Russ” Dieterich Pres. (850) 981-3751
Larry "Cowboy" Alameda, VP (850)466-2677
Email. dangerussz06@yahoo.com
Website: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:00 am
8890 Ashland Rd., Pensacola
HILLSBOROUGH
PO Box 16297
Tampa, FL 33687-6297
Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 323-2816
James Sewell, VP (813) 395-6621
Fax: (813) 626-2306
Email: hccabate@gmail.com
Website: http://hillsborough.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Sunday , 1:00 pm
Place: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa
INDEPENDENCE
PO Box 410936
Melbourne, Fl 32941-0932
Darlene Anderson, Pres . (321) 549-1989
Sherry Mangine, VP (321) 215-1866
Email: webmaster@abateindependence.org
Website:: www.abateindependence.org
Meetings: Last Tuesday, 7:00 pm
2909 S Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne
FREEDOM CHAPTER
PO Box 15443
Brooksville, FL 34604-0118
Dave Soles, Pres. (352) 232-3927
Katrina Cornwall, VP (352)270-7467
E-mail: dwsoles @gmail.com
Website: http://freedom.abateflorida.com
12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
USE CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM
AND SEND ALL CHAPTER CHANGES DIRECTLY TO THE STATE OFFICE
Change of information forms can be found at www.abateflorida.com/forms
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
INERSTATE
PALM BEACH
LAKE COUNTY
PEACE RIVER
LIGHTHOUSE
POLK COUNTY
PO Box 754
Sebring, FL 33871-0754
Ernest "G-Man" Gellnas, Pres. (863) 873-6202
Dale "D-Mo" Moore, VP (863) 414-4213
E-mail: abateinerstate@gmail.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/abateinerstatechapter
Meetings Last Saturday; 11:00 AM
Place: The Blue Crab
825 N. Ridgewood Dr., Sebring
PO. Box 492
Astatula, FL 34705-0492
William “Griz” Deaver, Pres. (352) 742-7754
Forest (Tuna) Jones, VP. (352) 409-1919
E-mail: president@lake.abateflorida.com
Website: http://lake.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday Noon
Place: Lake County Eagles #4273
27150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka
PO Box 4471
Tequesta, FL 3369-4471
Richard Casale, Pred. (561) 685-7428
Doug Tungate, VP (772) 812-0758
Email: rid45@msn.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, Noon
Place: Ralph’s Standup Bar
113 Center St., Jupiter
NATURE COAST
P.O. Box 27
Bronson, FL 32621-0027
Frank Moore, Pres. (352) 538-6193
Steve Mallady, VP (352) 870-9984
E-mail: Motorcycletowing@embarq.com
Website: http://naturecoast.abateflorida.com
Place: Lions Club
401 SE 6th St., Williston
ORANGE COUNTY
PO Box 720828
Orlando, FL 32872-0828
Lana Lang, Pres. (407) 312-9232
Phil “Hippie” Orsini, VP ( 321) 663-8413
Email: abateorangecounty@gmail.com
Website: orange.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:30 am
Place: FOA Eagles
1900 S Goldenrod Rd., Orlando
PO Box 32215
West Palm Beach, FL 33420-2215
Ed “Nighthawk” Lattari, Pres. (561) 309-5412
Dan "Slo Motion" Henderson, VP (561) 702-9929
Website: www.abatepalmbeach.com
E-mail: president@abatepalmbeach.com
2404 Broadway, Riviera Beach
PO Box 380415
Murdoch, FL 33938-0415
Johnny Martin, Pres. (941) 224-6160
Darrell LaCourse, VP (941) 441-5177
E-mail: abatepeaceriver@gmail.com
Website: http:// peaceriver.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AM
Place: Community Education Center
4940 Pan American Blvd., North Port
PO Box 2743
Lakeland, FL 33806-2743
Alex Waldron, Pres. (863) 602-9799
Bob Fetcher, VP (863) 398-0397
E-mail: president@polk.abateflorida.com
Website: http://polk.abateflorida.com
Place: VFW #8002, 9398 US98 North, Lakeland
PUTNAM COUNTY
PO Box 1334
East Palatka, FL 32131-1334
Bill Stoltz, Pres. (386) 698-1501
Mark Jolley, VP (386) 684-0923
E-mail: Putnam_abate@yahoo.com
Web: Putnam.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday 12 NOON
Place: Cheyenne Saloon, 377 S. Hwy 17,
E. Palatka
SEMINOLE
PO Box 195429
Winter Springs, FL 32719-5429
Rande Zuclich, Pres. (321) 277-9912
Mychelle Dillenbeck, VP (407) 719-2108
Place: Moose Lodge
2660 South Palmetto Ave., Sanford
SOUTHEAST
PO Box 292693
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693
Bob "BARS" Calabrese Pres. (954) 567-5720
Frank "Poppi" Cocci, VP (305) 331-8000
E-mail: pres@abatese.org
Website: www.abatese.org
9081 SW 51st St., Cooper City
SOUTHERNMOST
P.O. Box 523108
Marathon Shores, FL 33052-3108
Byron Agababian, Pres. (305) 923-4626
Marty Baird, VP (305) 394-3563
E-mail: smabatesecretary@gmail.com
Website: http://southernmost.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday 11:00 AM
Place: Location Varies - Call Pres or VP
SOUTHWEST
PO Box 60745
Ft. Myers, FL 33906-6745
Wayne Cerra, Pres. (239) 989-3349
Fred Glennon, VP (339) 235-2189
E-mail: abatesw@gmail.com
Website: http://southwest.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: Harley Davidson of Ft Myers
2160 Colonial Blvd, Ft Myers
TREASURE COAST
PO Box 1360
Roseland, FL 32957-1360
Steve Kliemisch, Pres. (772) 778-8130
Susan Hulce, VP (772) 589-3599
Email: abatetreasurecoast@yahoo.com
Website: http://treasurecoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Wednesday 7:00pm
807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian
VINTAGE
PO Box 861034
St. Augustine, FL 32086-1034
John Massoth, Pres. (904) 392-9899
Ernie Raynor, VP (386) 846-1208
E-mail: abatevintagechapter@gmail.com
Website: http://vintage.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Sunday 3:00pm
Location: VFW, 6184 US1 South, St. Augustine
WEST COAST
PO Box 50937
Sarasota, FL 34232-0307
Heath Tudor, Pres. (214) 470-5011
Sharon Sieradzki, VP (941) 400-0350
E-mail: preswsabate@gmail.com
Website: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AM
Place: American Legion
5201 Richardson Way, Sarasota
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SINCLAIR LAW
“Going the extra mile for you”
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTER
IN MEMORY OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS LOST
33rd ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
®
AND STATE MEETING* Oct. 12 @ 2:00 pm
OCTOBER 11th ,12th ,13th 2013
PARTY-SERTOMA YOUTH RANCH – 85 MYERS RD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602
*MEETING-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL- 11549 CURLEY RD, SAN ANTONIO, FL 33576
VENDORS -- GAMES -- LIVE BANDS -- 50/50
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES -- FOOD -- DRINKS –WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
MEMORIAL RUN FOR BROTHERS AND SISTERS LOST WILL BE
LEAVING CAMPGROUND 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY MORNING
10 PM “ENFORCED”CURFEW FOR THOSE UNDER 16
WEEKEND ADMISSION: INCLUDES CAMPING (Camping is on First Come Basis, no roping off)
For Further Info Contact:
ABATE-Hillsborough County Chapter
P. O. Box 16297 Tampa, FL 33687
Call Richard @ [813] 323-2816 or
Steve @ [813] 731-1663
E-mail: hccabate@gmail.com
SERTOMA YOUTH
RANCH
SPOOKS N SCOOTS
Exit 293 CR 41
STATE MEETING
Exit 285 SR 52
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VISIT US AT WWW.HILLSBOROUGH.ABATEFLORIDA.COM
ALL MOTORCYCLES WELCOME!
NO GUNS, FIREWORKS, ATTITUDES, OR PETS
FOOD, DRINK & ICE AVAILABLE FROM FRI NOON 'TIL.......
MEMBERSHIPS AND SAFETY INFORMATION AVAILABLE
CURLEY RD
VENDORS Pre-Registered Only
Contact James @ [813] 395-6621
jpsewell@tampabay.rr.com
After 6 PM ONLY
Limited Spaces Available
N
CLAY HILL RD
Friday Noon thru Sunday 5:00 p.m.
$30
ABATE MEMBERS
$25
LIMITED ADMISSION: NO CAMPING
Saturday 12 Noon – Sunday 1 a.m.
$20
ABATE MEMBERS
$15
15 and under free with parent
Spooks 'N Scoots is a registered
trademark of Hillsborough County
Chapter, ABATE of Florida, Inc.
* A map to state meeting location
will be sent to all chapters with
state rep/board member passes.
DONATIONS TO ABATE ARE NOT
DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME
TAX PURPOSES ABATE DOES NOT
CONDONE DRINKING AND DRIVING
Come celebrate pre-Biketoberfest at Spooks 'n Scoots
Cottee River Bikefest has closed
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MARCH 7 - MARCH 16
Volusia County Fairgrounds
3150 E. New York Ave. (Hwy 44) - DeLand, FL., 32724-6410
Gates Open 12 Noon Friday March 7
Gates Close 12 Noon Sunday March 16
TENT CAMPING:
$15.00 (+ tax) Per Person, Per Night
$90.00 (+ tax) Per Person, All 10 Days
$20.00 (+ tax) One Time RV, Camper
Trailer Lane Use Fee (12 ft. plus)
$10.00 Day Pass
RV ANNEX - FULL HOOKUPS:
$50.00 (+ tax) Per Night, Includes 2 People
$15.00 (+ tax) Per Extra Person Each Night
Includes Water, Electric & Sewer.
Make Your Reservations to Secure Your Spot
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS! NO EXCEPTIONS!
20 Minutes to Daytona
30 Minutes to Orlando
Food & Beverages
Vendors
24 Hour Security
Hot Showers
Beville Rd.
I-4
Exit 118
Credit Cards Accepted
No Refunds
No Weapons
No Attitudes
Stop by the Freedom
Fighters Bar & Grill
Volusia County Fairgrounds:
For Further Information Please Contact:
ABATE of Florida, Inc. - PO Box 2520 - DeLand, FL 32721-2520 - (386) 943-9610
For RV Reservations with Hook Ups Call or Email the State Office - (386) 943-9610 - flabate@bellsouth.net
Visit Us On The Web At www.abateflorida.com
DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES
Safety and Membership information available. ABATE of Florida, Inc. does not condone drinking and driving.
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BIKEWEEK 2014: CHAPTER BBQ COOK-OFF INVITATION
DATE: March 13, 2014 (and March 14, 2014 for leftovers)
WHERE: ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. CAMPGROUND –
Volusia County
CALLING ALL CHAPTER PIT MASTERS
We are having an event at the Campground next Bikeweek
called “BIKES, BBQ AND BIKINIS”. This one day event will
help generate funds for the Organization. The State BOD has
opened up the event for the Chapters to participate, and to make
some $$ for your chapter. Here’s how it will work:
• The participating chapters will be able to sell their BBQ to
event goers. Chapters will be able to keep the $$ from their
sales. (with 20% coming back to the State, this is common)
• Chapters will be responsible for their own set-up and
equipment, including buying the food to be cooked, and
supplies (i.e. plates, napkins, plastic ware, wood, etc.) (could
change pending ample donations to the cook shack). Your
chapter will need to provide an electric source if using an
electric cooking method.
• Chapters can determine what they would like to cook to be
presented for judging.
• Judging will be done by the event customers. Customers
will receive a sampling of each chapters’ BBQ, after tasting,
customers will put a ballot into the box they feel was the better
BBQ. (a voting box will be provided to each participating
chapter)
• If in the event of a tie, a random customer will be selected to
determine the winner by sampling only the tied chapters BBQ.
• No additional insurance will be charged to your chapter, It
will be covered under the Campground insurance policy.
• All participating Chapters will need to be familiar with, and
adhere to the State Food Handling Laws, including prepping
and cleaning areas. A walk-in cooler will be provided by the
State for safe storage of any leftovers.
WHAT DOES THE WINNING CHAPTER GET?
• The winning chapter of the cook-off will be able to keep
80% of the profit from sale of your chapters BBQ and exclusive
bragging rights as the “CHAPTER PIT MASTERS” (until next
year).
HOW TO MAKE $$ FOR YOUR CHAPTER:
• Your Chapters BBQ will be the ONLY source of food for
the event customers.
• No outside food vendors will be invited.
• Your chapter can sell BBQ plates (to include side dishes),
sandwiches, etc.
• On Friday (the next day), we are having a Poker Run. The
run will start and end at the Campground. This will be another
opportunity for your chapter to sell BBQ (fresh or leftover).
WHO TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS:
• “Griz”, Lake County Chapter President, at (352) 742-7754
or email hdgriz@aol.com
• Rhonda, State PR/Communications at (407) 412-8381 or
email flabatestatepr@gmail.com
GULF COAST 12TH ANNUAL FIRECRACKER BIKE SHOW
ANGELS AMONG US
I was sitting on my porch the other night, in deep thought,
when it occurred to me that there is not a more compassionate
or giving person than a biker (although Joe public doesn't
agree). No matter the cause, brother or sister down, sick child or
adult or just someone down on their luck, we are there to help.
We don't care if you ride a motorcycle or not. We will donate,
auction, collect money or donate money, help build a building
or scrounge parts. It doesn't matter, as long as we can help. But
there are angels among us that go above and beyond and never
ask for anything, recognition or otherwise.
For once, I would like to recognize someone that has been
a godmother to us all at one time or another. Not only will she
put a killer run together in the drop of a hat, but all the little
extras that no one else thinks about, she covers. If you are in
the hospital and are in need of something, she will go all the
way to the CEO of the hospital, but I GUARANTEE, it will be
taken care of. She will personally come to your hospital room,
rehab or home and make sure you are being taken care of right.
And God forbid you are not, cause all hell is gonna break loose.
I've seen her cook and bring food to a family that wasn't going
to have a Thanksgiving, just because someone mentioned it, sit
with friends in the hospital when family members were having
issues, stop by a friends elderly parents house just to check on
them, supply food and cook for a club when their brothers went
down and the list goes on and on.
She's always there, waiting in the background to do her
magic, so now it's time to bring her to the front of the class.
Thank You Becky Beardahl.
If you don't recognize the name, Becky is one of the founding
members of the Chrome Angels, but has also been a member
of ABATE of Florida Inc, and The Longwood VFW Ladies
Auxiliary. She is loud and opinionated, as many of us are, but
that just makes her more endearing to us that know her. She has
the biggest heart of anyone that I have ever known. I say I, but
this letter is a collaboration of many people who just want to
say Thank You. I just got to be the one to put it into words.
Becky, you are our angel, and we don't know what we would
do without you!!!!
Signed
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National Coalition of Motorcyclists
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
&
REGION VI SEMINAR
Alabama - Florida - Georgia - N. Carolina - S. Carolina
AGENDA - November 9, 2013
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
NCOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
All Attendees Invited
12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00p.m. - 1:30p.m.
FREEDOM OF THE ROAD THROUGHOUT THE NATION
Jim Putnam - Chairman, NCOM Legeslative Task Force
Fmr.State Senator, South Dakota
1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m.
New Attacks on Civil Liberties / Search and Seizure
Jerry T. - AIM Attorney -Florida
2:30p.m - 2:45p.m
BREAK
2:45p.m. - 3:30p.m.
The New Anti Profiling Law and and How to Implement in your State
“Double D” Outsiders MC-Washington State CoC
3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
REGIONAL MEETING
Legislative Problems in our Region
Moderators, James “Doc” Reichenbach & Randy Norris NCOM Board of Directors
AND MENTION NC
4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m.
CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS MEETING
Moderator, Animal - AL. COC, Chairman, In Country MC
Reports from Representative of each Confederation present
5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.
Christian Unity Seminar and Meeting
Introduction to - Christian Unity Motorcycle Resource Team
Moderator, Louie Nobs -NCOM Board of Director - SFJ MC
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Lake County Chapter
Invites everyone to attend the 2nd Annual benefit Dice Run
(like a poker run) to “Help provide the basic essentials for our Vets". All proceeds
will be used towards providing a solid foundation for our Veterans. http://vorrh.org/
Veterans
Entitled
To
Shelter
When: Nov 16, 2013 * Sign up from 9 – 10:00 @ The Rainbow,
704 E Myers, Blvd (Hwy 50 W) Mascotte, 34753 (across from
the Mascotte Police Station) – come early for breakfast specials.
INFO: Cost $15. A couple or $10. single riders. Map- info day of
the run. Last bike in @ 3:00 to the Dam Smoker BBQ, 36721
CR 19A Eustis 32726 (1/2 mile N or 44A). Part of the proceeds
from the food will go to VORRH. Event will end by 5:30.
Come to the Dam Smoker if you can’t make the run & roll your dice for the wkend prize. We will
have: Music * Vendor* Tattoo Artist (hopefully) * 50/50 * Auction Items - & anything else we can
think of to raise money for this great organization. Can’t make the run, donate to: V.O.R.R.H.
P.O. Box 1754 Eustis, FL 32727
In our efforts to raise more money we are selling tickets 1 for $5. or 6 for $20. The prize drawing is
for a Mossburg 535 Camo, 12 gauge shotgun. Need not be present to win, winning ticket will be
drawn at the Smoker, only 650 printed & proceeds go to the Vets.
Gun has to be picked up at Pats Gun & Pawn, Leesburg
The Veterans Organization of Resource and Recovery for Homeless is greatly appreciative of all
contributions. V.O.R.R.H. has the ultimate goal of assisting our homeless veterans with achieving a
healthy, quality of life to be able to reintegrate into society. With the commitment and support of our
volunteers, communities and organizations, V.O.R.R.H. is able to continue to provide and improve
upon all these needed services, as well as, work upon the expansion of future transitional housing.
Thank you for your generous support of our efforts to the Veterans Organization of Resource and Recovery for Homeless.
If you need more info, call chapter VP, Tuna @ 352-409-1919
PR, Shorty 352-227-8046
Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. ABATE of Florida, Inc does not condone
drinking & driving. http://lake.abateflorida.com -- Visit our Membership & Safety Booth
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CRIME TIME
by Jerry S. Theophilopoulos
Attorney at Law “Jerry T.”
Fight the ticket, don’t pay it. I recently had a good friend
receive a ticket for failing to have motorcycle ins. He was
enjoying a Sun ride when he was pulled over for, eh, uh, uh,
supposedly going a little bit fast. It just happens that it was
real hot out & he forgot to have his helmet on. It also just
happens that he cannot afford to purchase $10,000 worth of
medical ins on a motorcycle ins policy & he did not have
$10,000 worth of medical health ins. He was ticketed for
failing to have the proper ins, & the officer said he gave
him a break for not ticketing him for speeding. Did the
officer really give him a break? No, because the officer
just set the biker up for a suspension of his driver’s license
if he doesn’t fight the ticket. More importantly, the ticket
written is improper under our law. When I received his call
I told him get over to my office because you cannot pay
this ticket or you will cause yourself a great deal of misery.
If he would not have called & rather chose to go to the
clerks office & pay the ticket, his license would have been
suspended due time by the Dept of Hwy Safety & Motor
Vehicles (DHSMV). Under FL Law §627.733 ins is not
required to register motorcycles as it is with your 4-wheel
motor vehicle. But, if a biker is CHARGED in a crash
with injuries, the biker or owner of the bike is financially
responsible for bodily injuries & property damage to
others. If at the time of the crash the biker had no liability
ins coverage, then bodily injury/property damage liability
ins must be purchased & kept for 3 yrs to avoid Financial
Responsibility (license & tag/reg) suspension or to reinstate
license, tag/reg after the suspension. But, the law is clear
that if there is no crash then the biker should not be given a
ticket for failing to have no ins, but rather he/she should be
ticketed for no motorcycle helmet. The difference between
the 2 is that a ticket for not having your helmet on will not
cause your DL to become suspended. The big distinction
here is when an accident occurs, every law enforcement
officer who handles the investigation is required to forward
a written report of the crash to DHSMV within 10 days
of the completion of the crash investigation. This will
then trigger the suspension of our DL for not carrying the
proper ins coverage. Educate yourself & others on the law.
Everybody should carry the proper ins on their bike & body
just in case someone else decides not to pay attention to you
on the road. Be smart, educated & Trust No One when it
comes to your rights.
“Bears-4-Bears”
Run 2013
October 5, 2013
Everyone is invited to join us. Motorcycle
or not, ABATE of Florida, Inc. is for everyone.
START: Kickstands up at 10:00 A.M. -
These Bears are for traumatized children or those in need encountered by first responders, local law enforcement, fire and rescue, and
other charity organizations for distribution.
Leave Middleburg VFW Post 8255, (2296 Aster Ave. , Middleburg, Fl 32068)
Registration Fee: ONE NEW 8” to 10” stuffed teddy bear (or other stuffed toy) from each rider and
each passenger, or a $10 donation for each rider and passenger.

Buffalo’s on Youngerman Circle, Jax.,Fl.
Poker Hand— $10.00 Donation to Black Creek Chapter, ABATE of Florida, Inc. Winner to share in cash
proceeds.

Green Cove Springs VFW Post # 1988
Registration from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Palatka VFW Post # 3349
Time:

50 / 50

AM Vets Keystone Heights
Tickets

Last bike in at 5:00 P.M. Event Ends at 5:30 P.M.
 STOP: Whitey’s Fish Camp (2032 County Road 220, Orange Park, Fl.
32068)

Every paid Rider and Passenger will get a FREE dinner donated by Whitey’s
(fish, fries, hushpuppies, slaw)
“Donations to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. are not deductible for Federal
Income Tax purposes”
Safety/membership information available.
Point of Contact: Herb Hilderbrand: (904) 704-5501
(blackcreeknews@gmail.com)
ABATE of Florida, Inc. DOES NOT Condone Drinking and Driving.
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ABATE of Florida, Inc. and the First Coast Chapter does not condone drinking and driving or riding. ALL donations to
ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.
Membership and Safety information also available
For more information please call:
SaraBeth “Batwitch” Kohl
904-591-4100, gwynnover@gmail.com
Or
“Wicked” Wanda Garrison
904-879-0227, theoriginalwicked@yahoo.com
Entertainment by DJ REEN
Event to end at 6 pm
Hot meal will be provided by VFW Post 10095
**************************************************************************
Final Stop - VFW Post 10095,37965 Eastwood Rd, Hilliard, FL 32046
(meet up with ABATE of Georgia—District 15 at approx. 3 pm)
3rd Stop - Casey’s Lounge, 852426 US HWY 17, Yulee, FL 32097
2nd Stop-A Friends Place, 542113-2 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011
1st Stop - Nassau Power Sports , 463360 SR 200, Yulee, FL 32041
Meet up at for Breakfast - Doo Wop Diner, 1120 South 14th St,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32097
Registration 830 am to 945 am—Kick Stands Up @ 10 am
How Much: $15 or equal in donation goods
When: Saturday, December 7, 2013
Of Nassau County
for our “Forgotten Children”
Council on Aging
(In conjunction with ABATE of Georgia—District 15)
Poker Run To benefit
First Coast Chapter
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ABATE of Florida, Inc. – Masterlink Ad Form
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ABATE of Florida, Inc. Individual Membership Application
Chapter Desired
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discounts and updates, voting privileges, free Masterlink classified ads and Chapter newsletter. YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF
AGE OR OLDER TO BE A MEMBER OF ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
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