Volume 29
November/December 2010
NEXT STATE MEETING - GATOR ALLEY HOSTING
Saturday, December 11 , Naples , FL
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STATE MEETINGS 2010
December 11
Gator Alley
NEXT STATE MEETING
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PRESIDENTS LETTER................................................... 4
STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS................................... 5
MEMBERSHIP REPORT..............................................6-7
STATE MEETING MINUTES....................................8-11
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December 10
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PAYING TRIBUTE........................................................ 16
BIKE WEEK 2011 INFO................................................ 18
BY-LAWS..................................................................20-27
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November/December 2010
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
Another state meeting and Spooks and Scoots are now part of Abate of Florida, Inc. history. The meeting
ended up being the fastest in history and the event was excellent. At the meeting safety supplies were
distributed. We received our first check from the legislature and purchased many of the items we needed for
the safety program.
You will receive this newsletter before the national and state elections. November 2 will be a big day in
Washington D.C. and Tallahassee. We will have a new Governor, new Senators and new members of the
House of Representatives. Our legislative officer has sent out who is motorcycle friendly and if you are so
inclined please vote for them.
I attended a Department of Transportation meeting that Congressman Mica chaired this week. Traffic
deaths were discussed and how we could prevent them. Congressman Mica invited me to speak for ten
minutes on what Abate of Florida, Inc. has done and we were given kudos from all present. We need to
watch out for ourselves and our brothers and sisters when we are out there at the mercy of the cages that run
over us.
The holidays are going to be here shortly and we need to remember not only our families, but all the brave
men and women serving in our armed forces here at home and abroad. Please remember them if you can
send a care package to one of them, I know from past experience that it will greatly appreciated.
Bike Week is right around the corner and we will need help again at the campground. Helping at the
campground is helping Abate of Florida, Inc. not any individual in this corporation. It’s time to think about
the organization and not personal vendettas.
The next state meeting will be hosted by Gator Alley I’ll see you there, until then
“Ride Safe and Free!!!”
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STATE OFFICE
ABATE of Florida, Inc.
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
(386) 943-9610 (Fax Same)
E-mail: [email protected]
PRESIDENT
James “Doc” Reichenbach II
PO Box 712
Silver Springs, FL 34489
(352) 625-6353 (Fax Same)
(352) 506-5001 (Pager)
E-mail: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Danny “Doc” Fish
PO Box 2225
Pace, FL 32571-2225
(850) 994-3652
(850) 995-8517 (Fax)
E-mail: [email protected]
SECRETARY
Bob Alexander
PO Box 2520
DeLand, FL 32721-2520
(863) 385-7236 (Fax Same)
E-mail: [email protected]
TREASURER
Patti Nasrallah
PO Box 16309
Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309
(813) 695-9203
Fax: (813) 626-2306
E-mail: [email protected]
SGT. AT ARMS
Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi
P O Box 4148
Winter Park, FL 32793-4148
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Fax: (407) 699-9748
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Naples, FL 34116-0584
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Hollywood, FL 33022-0346
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PO Box 2520
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CHAPTER UPDATE REPORT
July 2010
Chapter New
Members New Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters % Voters Member
AT LARGE
470
0
0
1
2
311
438
-0.42%
66%
-2
ALACHUA
156
4
5
7
1
119
89
1.96%
76%
3
BIG BEND
70
3
0
1
3
59
17
0.00%
84%
0
BLACK CREEK
160
4
6
3
9
131
62
-1.84%
82%
-5
BREVARD
321
8
4
4
5
276
154
1.58%
86%
3
CALOOSAHATCHEE
185
1
7
12
11
151
54
-4.64%
82%
-10
DAYTONA BEACH
273
1
9
6
6
201
168
-1.09%
74%
-5
DUVAL
306
8
4
9
4
195
92
1.32%
64%
4
ESTERO RIVER
222
7
0
10
12
168
82
-2.20%
76%
-5
FIRST COAST
30
2
0
2
2
26
6
0.00%
87%
0
FOREST
154
0
5
3
1
132
56
-0.65%
86%
-1
FREEDOM
100
2
1
1
4
74
41
-0.99%
74%
-2
GATOR ALLEY
505
12
9
18
15
392
224
-0.20%
78%
-3
GULF COAST
338
5
6
3
23
282
220
-4.25%
83%
-18
HILLSBOROUGH
239
3
2
1
10
191
114
-2.05%
80%
-7
INDEPENDENCE
589
13
27
23
52
489
313
-5.91%
83%
-39
INDIAN RIVER
35
0
0
1
1
30
17
1
-5.41%
86%
-1
INERSTATE
149
6
2
0
1
111
92
4.20%
74%
5
LAKE
269
4
1
6
5
194
136
-0.37%
72%
-1
NATURE COAST
73
2
3
4
3
72
20
-1.35%
99%
-1
ORANGE COUNTY
55
4
1
0
12
44
23
1
-11.29%
80%
-8
PALM BEACH
238
1
4
22
5
126
58
-0.83%
53%
-4
PEACE RIVER
290
1
4
0
7
228
178
-1.69%
79%
-6
POLK COUNTY
138
2
7
1
8
110
67
-3.50%
80%
-6
PUTNAM
120
2
3
0
4
93
63
-1.64%
78%
-2
SEMINOLE
121
2
2
4
5
91
61
1
-3.20%
75%
-3
SOUTHEAST
574
10
14
7
18
453
235
-1.03%
79%
-8
SOUTHERNMOST
328
2
2
6
2
258
211
0.31%
79%
0
SOUTHWEST
146
0
2
0
8
119
72
-5.19%
82%
-8
SUMTER COUNTY 30
0
2
0
7
21
3
-18.92%
70%
-7
TREASURE COAST
160
4
1
6
10
122
15
1
-3.03%
76%
-6
VINTAGE
70
4
0
0
0
56
10
6.06%
80%
4
WEST COAST
254
5
3
5
8
205
116
-1.17%
81%
-3
TOTALS
7168
166
264
5530
3507
-1.61%
77%
-142
122 136
Life Members Transfer % Growth Late ABATE of Florida, Inc.
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Chapter Members New New
Renewal Deleted Deliquent Voters Life Members Transfer % Growth Late % Voters Member
AT LARGE
468
0
0
2
2
310
438
-0.43%
66%
-2
ALACHUA
155
1
1
1
2
119
89
-0.64%
77%
-1
BIG BEND
66
0
3
2
5
56
17
-5.71%
85%
-5
BLACK CREEK
155
4
9
7
11
128
63
-3.13%
83%
-7
BREVARD
318
0
1
5
3
273
155
-0.93%
86%
-3
CALOOSAHATCHEE
182
1
1
10
5
152
54
-1.62%
84%
-4
DAYTONA BEACH
264
0
3
6
9
196
168
-3.30%
74%
-9
DUVAL
305
9
8
4
10
198
92
-0.33%
65%
-1
ESTERO RIVER
216
12
4
12
18
168
82
-2.70%
78%
-6
FIRST COAST
30
0
0
2
0
26
6
0.00%
87%
0
FOREST
152
3
7
1
5
131
56
-1.30%
86%
-2
FREEDOM
101
2
4
4
1
75
43
1.00%
74%
1
GATOR ALLEY
514
11
15
10
8
402
226
1.78%
78%
3
GULF COAST
344
7
5
20
4
288
220
1.78%
84%
3
HILLSBOROUGH
241
3
5
5
6
191
114
0.84%
79%
-3
INDEPENDENCE
576
0
0
52
13
477
313
-2.21%
83%
-13
INDIAN RIVER
33
0
0
1
2
29
17
-5.71%
88%
-2
INERSTATE
143
1
8
15
5
108
93
-4.03%
76%
-4
LAKE
269
5
2
5
5
193
136
0.00%
72%
0
NATURE COAST
71
0
0
3
2
70
20
-2.74%
99%
-2
ORANGE COUNTY
53
1
0
12
3
42
23
-3.64%
79%
-2
PALM BEACH
236
2
4
3
6
124
59
-0.84%
53%
-4
PEACE RIVER
290
2
3
9
5
229
179
0.00%
79%
-3
POLK COUNTY
136
0
5
7
3
108
67
-1.45%
79%
-3
PUTNAM
125
4
2
3
0
96
63
4.17%
77%
4
SEMINOLE
112
0
2
5
9
83
61
1
-7.44%
74%
-9
SOUTHEAST
581
20
18
14
17
459
235
1.22%
79%
3
SOUTHERNMOST
328
4
2
2
4
259
211
1
0.00%
79%
0
SOUTHWEST
142
0
2
14
5
117
73
-2.74%
82%
-5
SUMTER COUNTY 27
2
0
7
5
18
3
-10.00%
67%
-3
TREASURE COAST
166
8
2
10
2
126
15
3.75%
76%
6
VINTAGE
73
3
0
0
0
59
10
4.29%
81%
3
WEST COAST
251
4
5
8
7
203
116
-1.18%
81%
-3
TOTALS
7123
261
182
5513
3517
-0.63%
77%
-73
109 121
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
DELEGATES MEETING October 2, 2010 Hillsborough hosting at San Antonio
Meeting called to order at 2:04 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence to remember
our service personnel who are currently in harms way, by President James “Doc” Reichenbach. Present were Vice
President Danny Fish, Secretary Bob Alexander, Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, Sgt. at Arms Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi,
Membership Trustee Val Loper, Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow, Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee, Legal
Larry Crow Webmaster and PR Trustee Dave “Lockdown” Rich, Legislative Trustee Darrin “Scribe” Brooks, and
State Office “Boots”.
Also present were Assistant Sgt at Arms TJ Painter, Assistant Sgt. at Arms Jeff “Jinx” Nager, safety director Brenda
Heck, assistant PR Ginny Rich, and assistant Masterlink Rhonda Griffis.
Absent were Russ Ueeck and assistant Sgt. at Arms Mike Johnson
The following Delegates represented their chapters:
Alachua-James Burrow, Eric R. Litt
Big Bend-Duane Woods
Black Creek-Alex I. Harrison, Greg Marshall
Brevard-Mike Pope, Jonell Pope
Caloosahatchee: Biffle Davis
Daytona Beach-Ken Holland, Kathy Holland
Duval-Linda Purvis, Huntley Nordberg
Estero River-Teddy Simmons, Larry Peterson
First Coast-Wanda Garrison, Sandor Wetsel
Forest-Paul Antonio, Judy Ann Antonio
Freedom-Tim Grossman, Peter Champion
Gator Alley-Marie Ratcliff, Fred Corr
Gulf Coast-Jim Rigby, Bev Sandoval
Hillsborough-Theodore Hillestad, Jacki Jones
Independence-Charles M. Bird, Ron Fashano
Indian River- Absent
Inerstate-Dale Moore
Lake-Vera Deaver, Griz Deaver
Nature Coast-Frank Moore
Orange County-Lana Lang, Frenchi Morland
Palm Beach-Dan Henderson, Budd Aubry
Peace River-Bill Bird, Bill Neal
Polk County-Christian Brandfass, Richard Sloan
Putnam County-Herlon Sasser, Pauline Sasser
Seminole County-Dianna Miller, Mychelle Dillenbeck
Southeast-Alan Loper, Paul Wiseman
Southernmost-Sandy MacLaren, William Rizzo
Southwest-Frankie Kennedy
Sumter County-Nancy Painter, Jill Ann Adams
Treasure Coast-Steve Kliemisch, Mindy Jo Terry
Vintage-Katrina Nager, John Massoth
West Coast-Mike Gesell, Jim Gladstone
President James “Doc” Reichenbach:
We signed the contract for the new life insurance/accidental death benefits, $4,000 for members, it is in effect now.
We will be doing a mailing. Please remind everyone in your chapter that you do not have to send the card in to get
insurance, the only criteria is that you must be a member in good standing. WE mail these out, it does not come from
the insurance company. We never give out the mail list to anyone.
Vice President Danny “Doc” Fish:
Welcome everyone. In the July seminars, we set up a committee for fundraisers. Efforts need to be stepped up in this
regard.
Secretary Bob Alexander:
No corrections or additions. My Sebring PO Box is now closed, and the mail forward will soon run out. Please send
my mail to the state office. Moved by Lake, second by Forest to accept minutes as written, MOTION PASSED.
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Page Treasurer Patti Nasrallah:
Treasurer report in packets. Moved by Gulf Coast, second by Putnam to accept treasurer report as given, MOTION
PASSED.
SGA “Mudder:
Inventory sheets in packet, there are two sheets, one is for merchandise; the other is for safety materials. These are
due by next meeting. Send both to Mudder.
Bike week is right around corner, setup day is 2/26/11 8:30 am. The more the better, work credit is given for this day.
Regarding wood for campfires, we do not know if we can have fires yet, but you are welcome to store it at
fairgrounds.
Estero River asks, do you have a format that you want the chapter inventory in? You can email, or use the form
online.
State Office Manager:
Boots – in packet, there are instructions on the motorcycle drawing. Sold tickets are to be turned in to state office in
December. ALL tickets sold or not must be turned in by the February meeting.
Membership Val Loper:
Current Membership 7123
Current Voters 5513
Most New Members July Inerstate
Most New Members August Treasure Coast
Highest Percentage of Growth July Vintage
Highest Percentage of Growth August Vintage
Life cards handed out
Reminds everyone reports are due on the fifth of the month; she is getting reports late and cannot do her report on
time. If the report is not filed on time, your chapter will get a “no report” status which can result in fines and/or lost
votes.
Masterlink Editor Bob von Bulow:
Needs the Christmas flyers by today, as long as they have been approved by the state. If you are mailing newsletters
under our bulk rate permit, you cannot advertise insurance companies, travel agencies, or credit card companies.
Introduces assistant, Rhonda Griffis, she will be a big help. She has worked on the board in both official and
unofficial capacities for many years.
PR/Communications Lockdown:
Reminder: Chapters should not publish actual bike tickets as this will allow fakes to be created. If publishing, make
sure to put “SAMPLE” across the tickets so they cannot be fraudulently copied.
Bike Week Campground flyer and information has been sent out to all the MROs and motorcycle publications across
the country. Please print this out from the state website and distribute this around your areas.
Freedom Rights Rally flyer is available online now
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If you know anyone that does not currently have their right to vote due to a past conviction, we now have a link on the
state website on how they can get their right to vote restored.
Scribe’s Candidates’ Survey’s results are online on our website. Scribe will be talking more about this.
12 Fatal Crashes are being tracked; info regarding these is in the packets.
Website hit counts over last two months: 30,869 unique visitors, with 347,815 page views.
Safety Director Brenda Heck:
A few new forms have been uploaded to the website. These are also in your packets, feel free to copy them. There
are also Instructions on how to fill out the safety forms and presentation forms. Inventory has not been updated for
safety products; she wants to upload them before doing final inventory. Inventory for safety products are to be sent to
Mudder.
She will be doing certification for safety at Spooks after the meeting.
No longer will there be regional directors, each chapter will be responsible for their safety instructors.
Question, what if area has done away with driver education, Brenda says call other organizations, even companies,
offer the program. You can target new drivers, elderly, companies that drive in the normal course of their business.
Has certificates to hand out.
Doc: we got our first check from the state, money has been spent. Materials have started to arrive; they will be
dispersed as we get them. We have the magnetic signs today.
Products Trustee Steve “Caretaker” Knee:
We have the House Bill 1911 patch, 10 year anniversary for freedom of choice, cost is $5.00. Remind your chapter
products person to fill out chapter information on each page, sometimes the orders get separated. Also fill out the
quantity column.
Legislative Trustee Darrin Brooks:
Survey closed down on September 30th, thanks to Lockdown for designing it. It was sent it out to 217 candidates,
of which 67 responded. 27 percent are seeking the same office, 3% are seeking a different office. 69% are new
candidates seeking office for the first time. See state website for individual answers to this survey.
In packets, find information on the restoration of voter rights if you have lost them. Our power is in our vote.
Lobbyist Doc:
Bills are ready, sponsors selected. Discussion followed on which candidates support us, which do not.
There is an undercurrent for a national helmet law. We must watch this closely. NHTSA had sent out an offer of a
grant for all states if they will have motorcycle only checkpoints for safety. MRF has asked this to decease. We must
watch this also.
Most importantly, please vote. It doesn’t matter who you vote for, just vote.
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Legal Council Larry Crow:
Discrimination suit against Florida State Fair Association is proceeding.
A major motorcycle club had been sued by the Government to forfeit all their trademarks for crimes committed by
individuals. This was overturned which will affect any club or organizations including ours.
NCOM:
Next convention is in Albuquerque, NM, we will get the exact dates, the one after that is in Indianapolis.
MRF / AMA:
Press release on traffic stops NHTSA wants to do
BIKE WEEK 2011:
Everything ready.
TALLAHASSEE 2011:
4/8/11 to 4/11/11; we signed the contract for the campground. We are no longer handling the RV spots, if you want to
take your RV, you must contact KOA directly. Stipulated in our contract, there will be no RVs in camping area.
We have five cabins to be rented for $150 for the weekend. If you want one, send your chapter and name to Boots,
they are on an individual basis. There will be a cabin for most bike tickets sold and most hours worked at bike week,
same as last year.
Please go in and see your legislator. Don’t leave the rally as soon as the presentation is done. These people need to
see us in their offices.
Get the names for the bell ringing to Steve Knee as soon as possible.
Lockdown – It is time to get started on the proclamations for motorcycle safety month.
Old Business:
Case against Paul Sermons next hearing is in Bushnell 10/13/10, he is the man who killed four bikers.
February meeting place is not picked yet. Alachua will check into it, if they won’t do it state board will, and it will be
in Central Florida somewhere.
New Business:
Next meeting will be hosted by Gator Alley.
Good of the Order:
Various events read.
Congratulations to Tim from Freedom who won the 50/50 drawing. Thank you to all for attending!
Meeting adjourned by unanimous acclaim! 4:07 pm
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
ALACHUA COUNTY
PO Box 141854
Gainesville, FL 32614-1854
Christopher Sweeney, Pres. (352) 454-3547
Mark Swan, VP (352) 494-3081
Fax: (386) 454-3547
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://.alachua.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Friday 7:00 PM
Place: Alachua Sports Pub
14003 NW 150th Av., Alachua
BIG BEND
PO Box 386
Woodville, FL 32362-0386
Mike Johnson, Pres. (850) 997-6184
James Ford, VP (850) 933-7072
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bigbend.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 2:00 PM
Place: location varies - call Pres or VP
BLACK CREEK
PO Box 2123
Middleburg, FL 32050
Kevin Eck, Pres. (904) 477-3352
Steve Schneider, VP (904) 866-7702
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://blackcreek.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Sunday 2:00 PM
Place: VFW Post 8255
2296 Aster Av., Middleburg
BREVARD COUNTY
PO Box 237582
Cocoa, FL 32923-7582
Mike Pope, Pres. (321) 639-1776
Mike Bowden, VP (321) 302-4796
Fax: (321) 632-5980
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://brevard.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Tuesday 7:30 PM
Place: American Legion Post 22
241 Peachtree St., Cocoa
CALOOSAHATCHEE
PO Box 151636
Cape Coral, FL 33915-1636
Biffle Davis, Pres. (239) 543-3938
Preston Tolley, VP (239) 728-3881
E-mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 3rd Friday 7:00 PM
Place: American Legion Post 90
4720 SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral
DAYTONA BEACH
GATOR ALLEY
DUVAL COUNTY
GULF COAST
PO Box 263198
Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198
Ken Holland, Pres. (386) 673-8893
Steve Fritze, VP (386) 677-1550
Website: http://daytona.abateflorida.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 1st Thursday 7:30 PM
Place: Iron Horse, 1068 N US 1, Ormond Beach
PO Box 77038
Jacksonville, FL 32226-7038
Victor Sawyers, Pres. (904) 566-2583
Mark Purvis, VP (904) 338-7037
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PM
Place: Greybeards Tavern, 3382 Commonwealth
Jacksonville
ESTERO RIVER
PO Box 366760
Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760
Tammy Brickley, Pres. (239) 289-2647
Karl Bartling, VP (239) 245-5054
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://esteroriver.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: San Carlos Country Club
19137 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft. Myers
FIRST COAST
PO Box 1401
Callahan, FL 32011-1401
Wanda Garrison, Pres. (904) 879-0227
Sandie Clifford, VP (904) 879-6068
E-mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PM
Tuckers Highway 17 Tavern
850532 Hwy. 17, Yulee
FOREST
PO Box 2409
Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409
Bob Wilson, Pres. (352) 546-2970
Bridgette Pace, VP (352) 620-0887
Website: http://.forest.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday 7:30 PM (except Dec.)
Place: Lassie’s Restaurant
5068 SE Abshier Blvd., Bellview
FREEDOM CHAPTER
PO Box 15443
Brooksville, FL 34604
Dan “Butch” Spell, Pres. (352) 597-0664
Katrina Cornwall, VP (352) 597-3692
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://freedom.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: American Legion Post 186
12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
PO Box 10395
Naples, FL 34101-0395
Roger Janes, Pres. (239) 776-1108
Phil “Teach” Depuy, VP (239) 370-0029
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.gatoralley.net
Meetings: 4th Sunday 11:00 AM (no meeting in Dec.)
Place: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples
PO Box 11063
Pensacola, FL 32524-1063
Gary “Satch” VerCrouse, Pres. (850) 324-7529
Tom “Hugs” Wallen, VP (850) 449-5238
Fax: (850) 995-0592
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: American Legion Post 340
8890 Ashland Av., Pensacola
HILLSBOROUGH
PO Box 16297
Tampa, FL 33687-6297
Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 626-0589
James Sewell, VP (813) 395-6621
Fax: (813) 626-2306
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://hillsborough/abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday, 1:00 PM
Place: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa
INDEPENDENCE
PO Box 410932
Melbourne, FL 32941-0932
Barry “Bear” Conoway, Pres. (321) 298-6046
Charles M. Bird, VP (321) 729-4374
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://independence.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Tuesday 7:00 PM
Place: American Legion Post 81
2909 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne
INDIAN RIVER
PO Box 650615
Vero Beach, FL 32965-0615
Bruce Pelfrey, Pres. (772) 664-6144
Sharon Pelfrey, VP (772) 664-6144
Meetings 2nd & 4th Monday 7:00 PM
Place: Moose Lodge 1922
226 43rd Ave., Vero Bch
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INERSTATE
PO Box 754
Sebring, FL 33871-0754
Tom Higgins, Pres. (863) 381-5986
Bobby Beasley, VP (863) 835-3356
Fax: (863) 382-6112
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.relaxa.com/abate
Meetings Last Sunday; 11:00 AM
Place: The Blue Crab
825 Ridgewood Av., Sebring
LAKE COUNTY
PO. Box 492
Astatula, FL 34705-0492
Casey Staley Pres. (407) 469-2455
Johnny “BUFF” James, VP. (407) 970-3547
Fax: (407) 469-2287
E-mail: http://lake.abateflorida.com
Website: http://lake.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 1st Sunday Noon
Place: Lake County Eagles Aerie #4273
27150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka
NATURE COAST
P.O. Box 27
Bronson, FL 32621-0027
Joe Gore, Pres. (352) 486-1784
Frank Moore, VP (352) 538-6193
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://naturecoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 2:00 PM
Place: Willards Restaurant & Lounge
3490 SE County Road 337, Morriston
ORANGE COUNTY
PO Box 180273
Casselberry, FL 32718-0237
John Bearzi, Pres. (407) 366-3605
Lana Lang, VP (407) 282-0035
E-mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:30 AM
F.O.A. Eagles, 1900 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando
PALM BEACH
PO Box 971073
Boca Raton, FL 33497-1073
Budd “Strongbow” Aubry, Pres. (561) 482-4346
Ed “Nighthawk” Lattari, VP (561) 309-5412
Fax: (561) 883-2678
Website: www.abatepalmbeach.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 3rd Saturday 11:30 AM
Place: VFW Post 4143
2404 Broadway, Riviera Beach
PEACE RIVER
PO Box 380415
Murdock, FL 33938-0415
Greg Borden, Pres. (941) 468-0617
Darrell LaCourse, VP (941) 423-5569
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http:// peaceriver.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AM
Place: 4940 Pan American Blvd., North Port
POLK COUNTY
PO Box 2743
Lakeland, FL 33806-2743
Lora Parker, Pres. (813) 478-3377
Chris Brandfass, VP (863) 853-7199
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://polk.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PM
Place: AmVets Post 32, 1325 E. Gary Rd.
PUTNAM COUNTY
PO Box 1334
East Palatka, FL 32131-1334
Bill Stoltz, Pres. (386) 698-1501
Alt. Contact, Stan Owens (386) 325-0630
Fax: (386) 467-2902
E-mail: [email protected]
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
Website: http://seminole.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: D.A.V., 3512 Orlando Drive, Sanford
SOUTHEAST
PO Box 292693
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693
Bob Levitt, Pres. (954) 217-0514
John F. Rose II, VP (954) 868-4390
Website: www.abatese.org
Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: American Legion Post 321
9081 SW 51st St., Cooper City
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
SOUTHERNMOST
P.O. Box 523108
Marathon, FL 33052-3108
Sandy MacLaren, Pres. (305) 664-9661
Marty Baird, VP (305) 872-2341
Fax: (305) 664-9661
E-mail: [email protected]
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
Frank Kennedy, Pres. (239) 849-9065
Wayne Cerra, VP (239) 541-8879
Fax: (239) 772-3320
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://southwest.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AM
Place: Victory Lane Cafe
4120 Hancock Bridge Pkwy., N. Fort Myers
SUMTER COUNTY
PO Box 1255
Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Nancy Painter, Pres. (352) 457-4677
Ed Stowell, VP (352) 793-8197
Meetings: 3rd Saturday 12:30 PM
Location: Lake Panasoffkee Community Center
52 CR 527 North, Lake Panasoffkee
TREASURE COAST
PO Box 1360
Roseland, FL 32957-1360
Steve Kliemisch, Pres (772) 778-8130
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://treasurecoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: Last Wednesday 7:00pm
Place: Marsh Landing, 41 N. Broadway St.,
Fellsmere
VINTAGE
PO Box 861034
St. Augustine, FL 32086-1034
Larry Alameda, Pres. (904) 315-3628
Jeff Nager, VP (904) 612-8669
E-mail: [email protected]
Meetings: 4th Thursday, 7:00 PM
Location: VFW, 6184 US1 South, St. Augustine
WEST COAST
PO Box 50937
Sarasota, FL 34232-0937
Mark Willett, Pres. (941) 350-9211
Mike Gesell, VP (941) 356-4127
Fax: (941) 484-5497
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AM
Place: Fruitville Park, 5151 Richardson Road,
Sarasota
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“Going the extra mile for you”
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ABATE of Florida, Inc.
November/December 2010
PAYING TRIBUTE
By: Rhonda Griffis
in honor of Ted Evans
Every year, for the past 30 years, the Hillsborough County
Chapter has hosted Spooks N’ Scoots. Advertised on various
event pages as “The largest old school biker party in Florida”,
hundreds show up for the weekend long party. Some are new to
the event and some proudly share a story about the 1st annual.
Old or new, the opening ceremony is sure to remind everyone
the reason for the gathering. Thru the years, the cast members
and script has changed, however, the theme of the weekend has
not “In Memory of Brothers and Sisters Lost”.
In the past years, the event staff has added the Memorial
tent. Upon entering the candle lit memorial, a sense of calm is
felt and if you listen very hard, you can hear the whispers of
the spirits of those represented by a name tag hung upon two
beautifully crafted wooden boards. The eternal flame burns
diligently for their souls. Those who enter can light a candle
in memory, and then take a few minutes to remember, reflect
or share a story about someone whose name has been added.
Before leaving, guests are welcome to sign the guest book and
leave a short message.
Where did this memorial come from? Who has spent hours
meticulously carving, sawing, sanding, measuring, polishing,
assembling and dis-assembling the materials needed? Whose
tears are shed when a new name plate is added to the carved
boards? The pride and honor belongs to a man named Ted
Evans. Ted is a member of the Hillsborough County Chapter.
Here is Ted’s story of how and why the Memorial tent exists
today.
“This all started at Spooks N’ Scoots in 2002. Doc presented
the Chapter with the Eternal Flame, in honor of the ongoing
effort to maintain the theme of “IN MEMORY OF BROTHERS
AND SISTERS LOST”. The rest of the story started out in a
funny way.
Patti Nasrallah asked me to design something to properly
display the Eternal Flame. She knew I would take the bait.
So, in January of 2003, I delivered the display, complete with
beautiful wood carvings by Papa Bear of the former Bayside
Chapter. I thought that was it. But, Patti says, “Where are we
going to put the candles? “What candles?” “Well, when people
look at this, they are going to want to light a candle in memory
of a loved one”.
The candle stands were presented to the Chapter in April.
Mission accomplished! “Where are we going to put the
names?” “What names?” “The names of the past deceased”.
I was hooked.
The earlier, smaller panels were completed in June, and the
two panels plus the Eternal Flame fit neatly on an 8 foot table,
complete with overhead lighting. Then came the hard part, at
least at first.
The State Data Base did not exist in the early days, so between
Boots, Patti, and me, we scoured the archives, newsletters, and
records for names. That is why the first few lines of the panels
contain occasional nicknames. They just didn’t have a name.
Anyway, a long six months of work turned in to a labor of
love when I started getting names engraved and installed. I
feel every one, and appreciate what they have done for us in
the past.
Sadly, the original panels filled to overflowing by the 2008
Spooks, and the display as you see it now is only two years old.
The new design, with provision for two more panels, should
carry us for years - - at least beyond when my name will join
the crowd.
I hope to find someone who will carry on with the same care
and devotion.”
Thank you Ted, because of you, your dedication, hard work
and talent, those who have gone before us, and those of us who
will someday join them, are beautifully remembered.
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HAPPY TENTH ANNIVERSARY!
This is the tenth year since HB1911 passed in Tallahassee
and we have a patch for it. The patch is available through your
chapter products person for $5.00 tax included. It is getting
toward Christmas and time to start thinking about present for
that special someone. We have an array for earrings and a
necklace available for them.
For the chapter products people please remember to fill out
the chapter name on all of the papers that you send me to help
keep me from mixing them up.
Steve (Caretaker) Knee
ABATE OF FLORIDA,
INC
State Products
PO BOX 4372
Milton, FL 32572
Cell (850) 529-4446
Fax (850) 995-9113
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photos by Rhonda Griffis
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BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of the Corporation shall be ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. The Corporation shall have a perpetual existence.
A)
The meaning of ABATE shall be either or:
a) A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments
b) American Bikers Aiming Toward Education
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
The purpose of this Corporation shall be:
A)
Promote motorcycle safety through education.
B)
Elimination of unfair motorcycle-related legislation.
C)
Protection of personal rights of all motorcyclists.
D)
Improve the image of motorcyclists to the general public.
E)
To provide for a Lobbyist to represent ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and to work with Legislators in the interest and protection of all
motorcyclist rights on the State and National levels.
ARTICLE III – BUSINESS OFFICE
A)
B)
C)
P.O. Box 2520, DeLand, FL., 32721-2520
Telephone: (386)943-9610
FAX: (386)943-9610
May only be changed by amending the Articles of Corporation.
ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
Qualifications for Membership and their manner of admission shall be that they are 18
years of age or older.
Active members shall be anyone registered and listed on the current Membership rolls of
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
Honorary members shall be such other individuals as the Corporation may elect to so honor.
Members of the local chapters of ABATE shall also be Members of the Corporation upon receipt of their Name, Address, Zip Code,
and Expiration date along with ten dollars ($10.00) from their Chapters.
Dues shall normally be twenty dollars ($20.00) for Annual Membership and one hundred
fifty dollars ($150.00) for Life Membership.
1)
Chapters will submit ten dollars ($10.00) for Annual Membership and one hundred ($100.00) for Life Membership to
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
2)
Future dues are subject to change by a resolution of two-thirds 2/3 vote of the State Delegation.
3)
Annual dues are payable on the anniversary of the Member’s admission to the Corporation.
4)
Membership shall be non-assessable and no-assignable, but shall be transferable
among chapters within the state.
5)
Chapters having a State Board of Directors approved Membership drive, for a specific period of time, may collect a reduced
fee, not to be less than the amount normally due to the State Treasury for membership.
Multiple Chapter Memberships are allowed in ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
1)
The member who holds multiple chapter memberships can only vote and
hold office in his or her home chapter.
a) By default the chapter having the earliest join date will be considered
the member’s home chapter. A member may submit a written request to either his or her home chapter or the State
Membership trustee to change his home chapter designation. The request will go into effect 30 days from the date
of the request.
A member of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. who does not belong to a recognized Chapter shall be known as an At Large
Member.
1)
Dues for At Large Membership shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for annual or one
hundred fifty ($150.00) for Life Membership, payable directly to ABATE OF
FLORIDA, INC.
2)
At Large Members will receive a State newsletter.
3)
An At Large Member, wishing the floor at a State meeting, shall petition the State Secretary in writing, no less than two
weeks prior to the State Board of Directors meeting.
The State Delegation shall direct the issuance of Membership cards.
1)
Each card shall state the period for which it is valid.
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2)
I)
J)
K)
The form, size, and contents of the Membership card in all other respects shall be fixed from time to time by the State
Delegation and ordered through the State Board of Directors.
3)
The name and address of each Member and the date of expiration of their membership will be entered on the records of the
Corporation.
4)
If any card shall become lost, mutilated, or destroyed, a new card may be issued on such terms and conditions as the State
Delegation shall determine.
The Membership of any Member of the Corporation shall automatically terminate upon:
1)
The Member’s written resignation delivered to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
2)
Non-payment of annual dues. Member will lose seniority after 30 days delinquency.
A Member of the Corporation may be suspended by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Delegation. Suspension must be for good cause and
requires the Member to be sent notice of their pending suspension by registered mail and be given an opportunity to be heard before
the State Delegation. They must be found not to comply with the rules and regulation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., or to have
committed an act prejudicial to the purposes or welfare of the Corporation.
Members of other ABATE, or other Motorcycle Rights Organizations, from states other than Florida, are eligible to become Members
of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., at no charge, for the remainder of their Annual home organizations Membership.
1)
They must show proof of Florida residency.
2)
They must show proof of existing Annual out-of-state Motorcycle Rights Organization Membership.
ARTICLE V – STATE OFFICERS
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
The affairs of the Corporation are to be managed by the Officers of the Corporation who shall be elected bi-annually (even year) by
the State Delegation.
The Executive Officers of the Corporation shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Trustees of the
Corporation shall be the Sergeant-at-arms, Membership, Public Relations, Products, Legislative, Newsletter, and Legal Advisor. The
Executive Officers and Trustees of the Corporation shall be collectively known as the State Board of Directors.
The term of office for the State Board of Directors shall be for two (2) years, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office.
Elections shall be held at the June State meeting. State Board of Directors must be a Member in good standing to obtain and retain
office.
THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:
1)
To perform the duties of chairperson at all State/Board meetings.
2)
To insure accomplishment of duties by other State Board Members in the time frame allotted.
3)
Initiate such actions as are necessary to insure the orderly operation of the Corporation.
4)
Act as spokesperson for the Corporation before all Business, Government, and Individual Organizations and Agencies.
5)
Ex-Officio Member of every committee.
6)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
7)
Will appoint a pro-tem to fill a vacant position until next regular meeting when the State Delegation can vote on a person to
fill the vacant position.
a)
Exception: Treasurer to be replaced by vote of Delegation only.
THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:
1)
To act as assistant to the President and to perform the duties thereof in the event the President shall be incapable of
performing those duties.
2)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
3)
Chairperson of all committees.
THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY SHALL BE:
1)
To act as recording Secretary at all State Board of Directors meetings, regular and special Delegation meetings.
2)
To insure completion of all Corporate correspondence, reports and required forms.
3)
To receive, record and file records of all activities and business transactions of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
4)
To prepare and submit annual written reports, including a financial statement from the Treasurer, to be submitted at the
February meeting.
5)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
6)
To prepare an agenda for each Board/State meetings.
THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER SHALL BE:
1)
To receive, record and account for all Corporation’s funds in accordance with legal and Corporation policies.
2)
To dispense Corporation funds in accordance with the policies established by the State Board of Directors and to maintain
records of the same.
a)
Withdraws from the Corporation’s funds shall require two (2) signatures and the approval of the State Board of
Directors.
b)
The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sgt-at-arms shall be authorized to sign checks.
c)
No two (2) persons in the same household may sign the same check.
d)
The bearer of the check may not be one of the counter signers.
3)
The Treasurer shall be bonded and the State Books shall be maintained by an Accountant annually, or as the need arises for
required financial reports.
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a)
The Accountant cannot be a member of, or related to a member of the State Board of Directors.
b)
The Accountant must be approved by the State Board of Directors.
4)
Furnishes such financial records to the State Board of Directors as may be required in the event of an investigation.
5)
Notifies the State Board of Directors if Corporation funds fall below a minimum operating balance.
6)
Accomplishes annual audit of financial records and Corporation bank account, and submits financial statements to the
Secretary at the February meeting.
7)
Amounts over one hundred dollars ($100.00), must be voted on and approved by a majority vote of the seated quorum of the
State Board of Directors prior to expenditure.
8)
Receives all Chapter Treasurers reports on a monthly basis.
9)
Prepares the yearly State budget for presentation at the December State Board meeting.
a)
A budget shall be set up by the State Treasurer to pay for expenses incurred in maintaining the State Board of
Directors.
b)
Treasurer will reimburse expenses upon receipt of signed and dated receipt with a statement of how the expenses
were incurred.
10)
Responsible for the completion of the yearly tax returns.
11)
The State Treasurer’s office shall be audited at the conclusion of each fiscal year or when the office changes hands, and the
results provided to the State Delegates.
12)
Is required to maintain a current file of corporate financial records at the State Office.
13)
Prepare a written report for the State Delegation at each State Meeting.
14)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
Be in charge of all security arrangements for any and all State events.
2)
If usable to attend any scheduled event, shall notify the President at the earliest possible time.
3)
Co-ordinate, maintain and secure all State security equipment.
4)
Perform additional duties as directed by the President or State Board of Directors.
5)
Co-ordinate with Chapter Sergeant-at-Arms.
6)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
7)
Responsible for annual inventory report of all ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. property, to be submitted to the State Secretary
before the end of the fiscal year.
THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
Work with the Treasurer, Secretary and individual chapters to maintain the membership records of the Corporation.
2)
Co-ordinate with Chapter Membership Officers.
a)
Obtain and process membership cards for Chapters upon request. Responsible for collection of printing and
mailing costs from the Chapter.
b)
Responsible for collection of costs for returned mail.
3)
Receive all membership applications and processes same in a timely manner.
4)
Maintain all State records of same at the Business office.
5)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
6)
Responsible for the co-ordination and recruitment of new chapters and arranging membership drives.
7)
Prepare labels for the mailing of the newsletter from the State membership records.
8)
Prepare written report of membership for each State Meeting.
9)
Responsible for issuance of At-Large membership cards.
10)
Responsible for obtaining and issuing Life Member cards and products.
11)
Responsible for the collection of membership dues from the Chapters.
THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
All copy is subject to State Board of Director approval prior to release.
2)
Acquire and issue news releases to the media.
3)
Develop a database of information defining the major media companies.
4)
Develop and implement a system by which media releases are systematically issued to the appropriate selected media.
5)
Work with Chapters to develop a means of achieving satisfactory local media coverage.
6)
Provide reports on activities to State Delegates.
7)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
THE DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
Orders, inventories and distributes all State ABATE products.
2)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
3)
Submits bi-monthly inventory reports to the State Board of Directors.
4)
Submits a annual physical inventory with financial report at the December State meeting.
5)
Furnish Chapters with current order forms bi-monthly.
THE DUTIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
To work in the Legislative/Government relations affairs.
2)
To work in Motorcycle Safety/Awareness programs.
3)
To work as liaison with other organizations, clubs, and groups, on State and National levels.
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To get approval from State Board of Directors before a commitment is made on policies.
5)
To encourage grass roots participation in the organization and to encourage members to vote and participate politically.
6)
To work legislative bills as decided by the State Board of Directors.
7)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
THE DUTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
To be responsible for printing, publishing, and mailing a bi-monthly newsletter to all members, and complimentary issues to
interested parties.
2)
To have extra newsletters printed for events, functions, and for promoting ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
3)
To handle billing of all advertisements, and receiving of fees for such and submit said fees to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
4)
To select material for the newsletter so as to portray a positive image of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. to the general public.
5)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
6)
Will print all By-laws Amendments (proposed & approved).
7)
Will print completely revised By-laws every other year (even numbered years).
THE DUTIES OF THE LEGAL TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
To act as the Registered Agent for the Corporation.
2)
Advise the State Board of Directors on legal matters.
3)
Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.
4)
Be a present member of the Florida State Bar Association.
5)
The legal trustee will not bill ABATE for hours or services as long as he sits on the State B.O.D., unless otherwise
authorized by the State B.O.D..
THE DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE:
Assist the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer with Corporation responsibilities as requested or required by the State
Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI – STATE ORGANIZATION
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To act for the general membership in accordance with the majority opinion of the members as reflected by the vote of the State
Delegates.
To investigate, report and make decisions on all matters having a direct bearing on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporation
To provide the resources necessary for the membership to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
Two thirds (2/3) presence of the Executive members of the State Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the conducting of
Corporate business.
Will assist the Chapters with problems, programs and lobbying.
Will be a distribution point for current information.
Will encourage and assist in the organization of new chapters.
Will be the base for all Chapters, with its primary function being to help improve the effectiveness of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. in
obtaining its goals.
Will promote Voter Registration and participation in Political Elections.
ARTICLE VII - STATE DELEGATION
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There shall be a State Delegation comprised of two members of each Chapter. The delegates purpose shall be to represent the members
of their Chapter in the formation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. policy. The delegation shall be responsible for informing their
Chapters of the actions and policies of the Corporation.
They shall be paid up members in good standing.
A member of the State Delegation may be removed from the Delegation at any time if a recall vote of their Chapter demands such
removal.
A Chapter which fails to send Delegates to two (2) consecutive State meetings shall be considered inactive. A reinstatement fee of
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be assessed if the Chapter wishes to reactivate.
The voting members of the Corporation shall be the members of the State Board of Directors and recognized State Delegates.
Delegates shall receive no compensation for their services as Delegates, but may be allowed their actual and necessary expenses to
attend State Delegation Meetings, as approved by their Chapters.
Multiple Chapter members can only be a Delegate for one Chapter.
ARTICLE VIII – LOCAL CHAPTERS
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New Chapters will be submitted to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. upon presentation of at least ten (10) members and a twenty dollar
($20.00) Charter fee. Approval of the State Delegation is required.
A potential chapter wishing to be a chapter of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. will not choose a name for their chapter that has been used
in the past by any former disbanded chapter since the incorporation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
Will provide ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. with an up-to-date mailing address for the Chapter and emergency phone numbers.
Will provide ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. with up-to-date membership data (correct names, addresses with zip codes, and expiration
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dates) to be mailed by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter has no membership activity for the month a negative report must be submitted.
If a Chapter is delinquent in submitting the required reports:
1)
At the first State meeting where a Chapter is determined to be delinquent, the chapter shall lose one (1) delegate vote for each
month delinquent
2)
If the same Chapter is determined to be delinquent at the following State meeting they shall have no delegate votes. At that
time, the Chapter shall also lose its privileges of hosting ABATE events and buying ABATE products.
3)
Delegate voting and Chapter privileges shall be reinstated when the State President receives notification from the State
Membership Trustee that the delinquent Chapter is up-to-date.
4)
If the delinquent Chapter fails to bring its reports up-to-date by the third (3) consecutive month, they shall fall under the rules
for disbandment.
Upon receiving membership cards from the ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., the Chapters are responsible for filling in data and distribution
of membership cards to members.
Will submit copies of all local event notices, newsletter, media releases, letters to legislators, and flyers to ABATE OF FLORIDA,
INC.
Chapters will be responsible for mailing financial reports to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter is
delinquent in submitting the required financial reports:
1)
If a report is determined to be late by the State Treasurer, notwithstanding that no tax is shown to be due thereon, a penalty in
the amount of $50.00 for each month or portion thereof, not to exceed $300 in the aggregate.
2)
If the same chapter misses a second consecutive report the chapter will lose its privilege of hosting ABATE events and buying
ABATE products.
3)
If the delinquent Chapter fails to bring its report up-to-date by the third (3) consecutive month, they shall fall under the rules
for disbandment.
4)
All privileges will be reinstated when the State President is notified by the State Treasurer that all the delinquent chapters
reports are up to date.
Chapter will be responsible for:
1)
Coordinating ABATE functions within their area.
2)
Establishing programs that will promote and protect the interests of their members at the City and County levels.
3)
Obtaining, when feasible, a legislative advocate to work with the State Legislative Trustee.
Chapters will donate a minimum of 20% of all profits from any and all Chapter profits, excluding membership.
Will be considered disbanded for any of the following reasons:
1)
Less than 10 current, paid up members.
2)
Failure to send delegates to three (3) consecutive meetings.
3)
Failure to have formal communication for a period of six (6) months with the State Board of Directors from Chapter Board of
Directors.
4)
Failure to submit or maintain up-to-date financial or membership reports for three (3) months.
When a Chapter is found to meet the grounds for disbandment, or requests disbandment in writing with signatures of at least three (3)
Chapter Executive Board members:
1)
Their Treasury holdings, books, records, receipts and material goods will be picked up by State Security.
2)
All remaining current members will be notified by the State Membership Trustee of disbandment actions and placed as At
Large Members and given the opportunity to transfer to another chapter.
No chapter will furnish security for non-ABATE functions.
When a chapter Board of Directors wishes to disband, the chapter Board of Directors must notify the State Board of Directors of it’s
intent. The State Board of Directors shall appoint a trustee to oversee the vote (to disband). Further the trustee shall call all members of
the chapter and determine if there are at least ten (10) members that want to keep the chapter active. If there are at least ten (10) members
the State Board of Directors shall be advised of all members who want the chapter to remain active. These members shall then be given
the opportunity to elect a new Board of Directors under the guidelines of the trustee or the State President. If a new Board of Directors,
with at least four officers, which must include the President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer cannot be elected from the membership of the
chapter, then the chapter Board of Directors may disband the chapter in accordance with (State) ABATE’s By-laws or the State S.O.P.
(to be enacted).
ARTICLE IX – CHAPTER OFFICERS
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B)
C)
D)
The affairs of the Chapter are to be managed by the Officers of the Chapter who shall be elected a minimum of one year by the
members of the Chapter.
The Executive Officers of the Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer. The Trustees of the Chapter shall
be the Sergeant at Arms, Membership, Public Relations, Products, Newsletter, Two (2) State Delegate/Legislative and Safety Director.
The Executive Officers and the Trustees of the Chapter shall be collectively known as the Chapter Board of Directors.
The term of office for the Chapter Board of Directors shall be for a minimum of one (1) year or more, with no maximum number of
consecutive terms in office at the chapters discretion. Chapter elections shall be held in June. Chapter Board of Directors must be a
member in good standing to obtain and retain office.
THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:
1)
To perform the duties of chairperson at all Chapter/Board meetings.
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To insure accomplishment of duties by other Chapter Board members in the time frame allotted.
Initiate such actions as are necessary to insure the orderly operation of the Chapter.
Act as spokesperson for the Chapter before all Business, Government, and Individual Organizations and Agencies.
Ex-Officio member of every committee.
Will appoint a pro-tem to fill a vacant position until the next regular meeting when the membership can vote on a person to
fill the vacant position.
7)
Exception: Treasurer will be replaced by vote of the membership only.
THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:
1)
To act as assistant to the President and to perform the duties thereof in the event the President shall be incapable of
performing those duties.
2)
Chairperson of all committees.
THE DUTIES OF THE SECETARY SHALL BE:
1)
To act as recording Secretary at all Chapter/Board of Directors meetings.
2)
To insure completion of all Chapter correspondence, reports and required forms in a timely manner.
3)
To receive, record and file records of all activities and business transactions of the Chapter.
THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER SHALL BE:
1)
To receive, record and account for all the Chapter’s funds in accordance with legal and Corporation policies.
2)
To dispense Chapter funds in accordance with the policies established by the Chapter Board of Directors and to maintain
records of the same.
a)
Withdrawals from the Chapter’s funds shall require two (2) signatures and the approval of the Chapter Board of
Directors.
b)
The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sgt-at-arms shall be authorized to sign checks.
c)
No two (2) persons in the same household can sign the same check.
d)
The bearer of the check may not be one of the counter signers.
3)
Maintains and furnishes such financial records to the Chapter Board of Directors as may be required.
a)
All financial reports must be sent to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and must be mailed by the 5th of each month.
b)
All financial reports must be accompanied by original receipts, related paper work and all money owed.
c)
All financial reports must have the President’s and Treasurer’s signature.
4)
Notifies the Chapter Board of Directors if Chapter funds fall below a minimum operating balance.
THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
Be in charge of all security arrangements for any and all Chapter events.
2)
If unable to attend any scheduled event, shall notify the President at the earliest possible time.
3)
Co-ordinate, maintain and secure all Chapter equipment.
4)
Perform additional duties as directed by the President or the Chapter Board of Directors.
5)
Co-ordinate with the State Sergeant-at-Arms at State Events.
6)
Responsible for annual inventory of all Chapter property, to be submitted to the State Sergeant-at-Arms before the December
State meeting.
THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
Work with the Treasurer, Secretary to maintain the membership records of the Chapter.
2)
Co-ordinate with the State Membership Trustee.
3)
Receive and maintain all Chapter membership applications and process same.
4)
All membership reports must be mailed to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter has no
membership activity for the month a negative report must be submitted.
5)
Responsible to co-ordinate recruiting new members, and arranging membership drives.
6)
Will give each new member a copy of these By-laws at the time of their membership.
7)
Responsible for issuing membership cards indicating proper name and expiration date.
THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
All copy is subject to Chapter Board of Directors approval prior to release.
2)
Acquire and issue news releases to the media.
3)
Develop a database of information defining the media companies.
4)
Develop and implement a system by which media releases are issued to the appropriate selected media.
5)
Work with the State Public Relations Trustee to develop a means of achieving satisfactory local media coverage.
6)
Provide reports on activities to the Chapter Board of Directors.
THE DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
Orders, inventories and distributes all Chapter products.
2)
Submit an annual physical inventory with the December financial report.
3)
Responsible for the collection of all product money, and remit proceeds of the same, with expense report to the Chapter
Treasurer on a monthly basis.
THE DUTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
To be responsible for printing, publishing, and mailing a newsletter to all members, and complimentary issues to interested
parties.
2)
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4)
To select material for the newsletter so as to portray a positive image of ABATE OF FLOIRDA, INC. to the general public.
To obtain advertising for the newsletter and remit proceeds of the same, with expense reports to the Treasurer on a monthly
basis.
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THE DUTIES OF THE SAFETY DIRECTOR TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
To be responsible for the overall operation of the chapter level Motorcycle Safety
Awareness Program (MSAP).
2)
To work with other chapter members and the State Safety Director to further
motorcycle safety with the state.
3)
To coordinate chapter activities with the designated Assistant Regional Safety
Directors in furthering the MSAP.
4)
Remit expense reports to the chapter Treasurer on an as required basis for expenses directly related to the MSAP.
5)
To identify, train and develop individual chapter MSAP instructors.
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THE DUTIES OF THE STATE DELEGATE AND OR LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE SHALL BE:
1)
To attend all the regular and special State Meetings.
a)
Distribute all paperwork to the appropriate Officers.
b)
Responsible (by signature) for the delivery of Life Member card to the member.
2)
To keep the Chapter informed on all State and National news.
3)
To work with the State Legislative Trustee on all related items.
ARTICLE X – STATE MEETINGS
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B)
C)
The regular scheduled meetings of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. shall be held the second Saturday of every other month
(FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER and DECEMBER). The State Board of Directors shall meet at 12:00 noon, the
State Delegates meeting shall meet at 2:00P.M..
The State Board of Directors of the Corporation may call a special meeting at anytime as deemed necessary, with notification of any
special meeting being mailed to each Chapter 14 days in advance.
No Chapter will have an event on the same weekend as a State function or State meeting within 100 mile radius, expect in December.
ARTICLE XI – STATE ELECTIONS
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All elective offices of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. shall be filled at the last regularly scheduled meeting (June) of every other (even)
year.
All offices shall be held for a term of two (2) years, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office.
No one person shall run for more than one (1) office per term.
A person running for any of the Executive Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) positions must have attended a
minimum of 8 out of the last 12 State meetings prior to their nomination being accepted.
A Supervisor of Elections shall be appointed by the State President prior to the opening of nominations.
Nominations shall open two (2) meetings (Feb.) prior to the elections.
Nominations shall close at the end of Old Business at the meeting prior to the elections (April). At the close of nominations a
committee of three (3) non-candidates shall be appointed by the delegation to make, distribute, collect, and count the ballots. The
chairperson of the committee shall be the Supervisor of Elections.
1)
Results will be announced upon completion of the count.
2)
Ballot tally will also be announced.
Election of the State Board of Directors shall begin at the end of Old Business at the June meeting.
The new State Board of Directors shall take their position before the open of new business.
Any elected officer may be removed from office by two thirds (2/3) vote of the State Board of Directors and/or State Delegation.
Resignation from an elected position must be in writing and submitted to all State Board of Directors.
Must be a Member in good standing with ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Also any person running for any and all offices must be
present the day of elections to accept office: persons not present will be considered withdrawn from election. Persons may be excused
with proper notification to state.
ARTICLE XII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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2)
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5)
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be January 1 to December 31.
The State Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by these By-Laws, may by resolution authorize any officer or agent of the
Corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of the Corporation, and such authority may be
general, or to any specific instances. Such authority must be in writing.
a)
$1,500 shall be the limit for any expenses without a vote of the State Delegation.
The State Treasury would limit reimbursements, when requested by a Chapter, for meeting rooms for State meetings to a maximum of
$250.00 per meeting. Hosting Chapter will be responsible for set up, parking lot security, refreshments, coffee, and clean up.
The State Board of Directors will determine the admission fees at all State events.
Paid members of other ABATE Organizations, and other M.R.O.’s (Motorcycle Rights Organization) shall be eligible for member
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discounts at all events, when proof of membership is presented prior to admission.
Special admission passes may be issued from time to time, with the color, and content of the card to be selected by the State Board of
Directors.
a)
The person named on such card shall be admitted into any ABATE event State or local at no charge after providing proof of
identification along with the card.
b)
This does not include events where there is a prize that is determined by entrance fees such as Poker Runs or Bike Shows,
etc.
c)
These cards are non transferable.
NO PETS of any kind are to be admitted into any ABATE event.
a)
Exception: Physical assistance animals.
No chapter shall be eligible for a loan if either their treasurer or membership report is delinquent at the time the loan is requested. A
delinquent chapter shall become eligible when report (s) are turned in and approved by the respective state officer. At that time, the
state board of directors may approve and dispense the loan previously approved by the state delegation.
Any elected officer, State or Chapter, can be removed from office by two-thirds vote.
Chapters may have their own By-laws as long as they do not violate State Corporate Operating Procedures or State By-Laws; either
in content, intent, or spirit. In doing so, such By-Laws are considered void. Chapter By-Laws must be on file with ABATE OF
FLORIDA, INC.
The Corporation mailing list will not be given out to any other group or corporation or for personal use by anyone in ABATE OF
FLORIDA, INC. (past or present).
The State and all Chapters shall obtain Liability Insurance for any event in which an admission fee is charged or food and/or beverages
are served. Under no circumstances shall the State or a Chapter host or hold an event in which alcohol is served by the State or
Chapter, without first obtaining an Alcohol permit and Alcohol Liability Insurance. All alcohol permits shall be obtained through the
procedure established by the State and will have the signature of the State President. No alcohol permit will be obtained for a charity
event. Chapters may obtain a maximum of three (3) permits in any 12 month period.
No chapter shall host, sponsor or financially contribute to any event or function that does not maintain 100% of its income to benefit
ABATE of FLORIDA, Inc. for a period of one (1) calendar year from the time it receives its charter.
Each chapter shall develop a plan for the staffing, implementation and promotion of
The ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP) in support of the State’s efforts in promoting
motorcycle safety. In addition, each chapter is to:
a) provide a copy of the plan to the State Safety Director within 6 months of the
inclusion of this by-law change;
b) provide quarterly reports to the State Safety Director and designated Assistant Regional Safety Director addressing any changes to the plan, the
accomplishment of established goals, progress in furthering motorcycle safety
and new goals for the next quarter.
ARTICLE XIII – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the Modern Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Organization in all cases where they are not inconsistent
with these By-Laws and any special rules of order the Organization may adopt.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
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B)
C)
D)
These By-Laws may be amended or added to.
Any proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors 10 days prior to the State meeting at which time it is
to be discussed.
Limit amendments on any one topic to once every two years, or as needed to conduct business.
A two-third (2/3) vote of the State Delegation shall be required to pass any amendments to these Articles.
EFFECTIVE DATE
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These By-laws were revised as of December 13, 2008 and supersede all others.
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ABATE of Florida, Inc. Individual Membership Application
Chapter Desired
Legal Name (Print) _________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________________ State __________ Zip _____________
Email Address______________________________________________________________________________
Phone (_________) ______________________________
Registered Voter ______ Yes ________ No
Do You Belong To Another Chapter? ____ No ____ Yes Name(s) _________________________________
Voter Districts:
State Senate __________________________ U.S. Congressional District ____________________________
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Signature ________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
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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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STATE HOUSE _____________________________________
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