MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!!!

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1 Volume 103 Issue 12 December 2018 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC Daytona Beach Chapter Dedication To Freedom Of The Road ABATE OF DAYTONA BEACH INC. WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!!! REMINDER!!!!! NEXT CHAPTE MEETING December 7:30 PM Eagles 190 S. Nova Road Ormond Beach

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE HOHOHO!! It's that time of year again! On Saturday December 1st we will meet at The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 190 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach at 12pm and kick stands up at 1pm to ride together to the Daytona Re-Hab Center on 3rd St. in Daytona Beach. I think it's our chapters 25th year handing out gifts and seeing these residents smile that are going through tough times and need the extra help. They will be outside waiting to greet us upon arrival. There is a State Abate meeting in Naples on the 8th of this month and as always, if anyone is interested in going, the chapter will pay for your lodging and gas. Contact me asap and I will forward the details. It would be a nice little weekend getaway with the wife or girlfriend..or both! Next Chapter meeting is December 6th. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. (I'm accepting presents this year. I wear a size XL and like chrome..lol) See ya'll next year!! check out an "LIKE" our facebook page at This Months direct link is Geno President of the best Abate Chapter in Florida Daytona Beach Abate of Florida Inc. MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone.. it has been a great year!!! Sorry this report is late Nov went way too fast.. Hopefully our visit to the Daytona Rehab will be a huge success as it is every year and bring some people that are going through some tough times a little bit of happiness. Dec 8, is our State meeting in Naples and we will see what the plan is for the upcoming year. Hope to see everyone at our next meeting on Dec 6th at the Eagles on Nova Rd in Ormond Beach.. Till next month, stay safe and I hope to see you out on the road!!! Thank you, Alfy Vice President Daytona Beach Chapter ABATE of Florida, Inc. VICE PRSIDENT MESSEGE

3 CHAPTER OFFICERS June2017 May 2018 President Geno Lessig Vice Pres. Alfye Fyock Secretary Sarah Treasurer John Banta Sgt. At Arms Tim Fryar Legislative Officer John Banta Membership Steve Fritze Safety Director Tom PR/Communications Ken Holland Products Frank Roush Newsletter Editor Kathy Holland Webmaster Kathy Holland State Delegate Gene Lessig State Delegate Alfye Fyock Chapter Contact Geno Lessig MONTHLY YEARLY FULL PAGE $42.60 $ HALF PAGE $21.30 $ QUARTER PAGE $15.98 $ BUSINESS CARD $10.65 $90.53 ONE ISSUE SPECIAL EVENT FLYER $42.60 (full page only) Full and half page ads get one month free Full and half page ads receive 1 month free IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT The Daytona Beach ABATE newsletter is the official publication of Daytona Beach Chapter ABATE of Florida, INC. Published monthly (12 times a year) Full payment must accompany Ad Copy. All ads must be camera ready. Advertisements will receive one (1) copy of each issue of the newsletter which their advertisement appears. All Special Events advertisements will be billed on an individual basis. Contact Ken Holland for any advertisement needs kenhjholland@gmail.com. ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING AND RIDING. DONA- TIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORESEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

4 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. DAYTONA BEACH CHAPTER November 1, :30 PM President: Geno- called meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Director and Asst. Director of Daytona HOG Chapter is at our meeting tonight. No stats of Biketoberfest accidents yet. Next month state meeting December 8 th in Naples. December 1 st is the run to the Daytona Rehab. VP: Alfy Reported he will have more information at next meeting. Alfy was able to meet up with some of the politicians running for office. They all knew Alfy and others are with ABATE and they were good with that. Secretary: Sarah- absent Kathy H. Reported the secretary report is in the newsletter and the newsletter is on the website. Treasurer: John- gave Treasury report. John has gun tickets for sale $5.00 per ticket. Ticket to be drawn at the next state meeting Dec. 8 th Membership: Steve- absent see newsletter for report PR: Ken- Nothing to report. Legislation: John- See report in newsletter. Sgt. At Arms: Absent Products: We have products here tonight. Frank is selling products at reduced rate. Safety: Tom- absent State Rep: Old Business: Nothing New Business: Good of the Order: Brandon from Mongols brought up that during Biketoberfest, Volusia County police were walking around with shield papers and watching anyone with rockers, were filling out the sheets with all info on the patch. Jerry M said Cresent City is having the first annual Veterans parade. November 10 starting 10:AM. We need to show up with our ABATE shirts and join the parade. 50/50 : Geno Meeting adjourned: 8:30 PM *************September MEMBERSHIP************ One renew and no new.1 Deceased member Dennis Gallagher passed away on 10/14/18 Expiring Nov Bobby Alexander, Jaque Bodine, Jen Bedell, James Vgorak, Jim Barrett, Jan Bogard, Norm Bogard, Bob Borst, Joe Due Dec Kevin Everhart and Ruth Knezevich Due Jan Kevin Blake jr, Peg Chrildress, Brian Kennerknecth and Bart Mclean Renew a month early to avoid expiring. Dues can be paid at the Iron Horse, ask for Steve or at the Eagles on Nova Rd. at our meeting on the first Thursday of the month. You can also mail your membership check to : PO Box Daytona Beach FL Steve Fritze Membership Daytona Beach Chapter

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6 Daytona Beach ABATE, Inc. Would like to thank THE EAGLES FOR ALLOWING US TO CONDUCT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THEIR HALL. ************************************************************ FOR SALE-REDUCED PRICE 2013 FLHTC Harley Davidson Classic New tires and new battery well maintained, only 48,000 miles (mostly interstate) Black with silver pinstripe. $10,900 Call Ken - Ormond Beach or kenjholland@gmail.com

7 Legislative Report November 22, 2018 John Banta Election results have indicated that a slim majority is happy with the status quo. As ABATE members, you were able to make a very informed decision. In Volusia County 1615 voters voted for Darcy Richardson for Governor and Nancy Argentziano for Vice Governor. Barbara Girtman took the County Council seat from Pat Paterson to Some of her votes were ABATE votes. The Volusia County State representatives are now all Republican: District 24 Paul Renner; District 25 Tom Leek; District 26 Elizabeth Fetterhoff; District 27 David Santiago. Office assignments are not yet finalized. Committee hearings start Dec 11-13, Jan 7-11, 22-25; Feb 4-8, 11-15, Session starts during Bike Week. Here are the issues that will affect motorcyclists. This is why we need a lobbyist. Texting While Driving a Primary Offense Motorcyclist see distracted drivers all the time. Last Session Reps. Leek &Santiago became co-sponsors; Sen. Perry was a sponsor for the Senate bill. Sen. Rob Bradley, as chairman of Appropriations was able to kill the Senate bill. He said it was over profiling concerns but he was not a co-sponsor the racial profiling bill. It passed the House but died in the Senate. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety The previous session Senate bill would also provide safety to all vulnerable road users stopped on the side of the road. The House bill was changed to exclude motorcycles by House Transportation committee chairman Brad Drake. House bill passed 2 committees but died on the House floor. The Senate bill was never heard in the first committee, Transportation. ABATE of Florida supported this bill but our chapter was wary about bills creating new additional penalties. Motorcycle Safety and Education In July 2018 there were registered motorcycles in Florida, down from 2017(35184 in Volusia County). Those owners paid $2.50 to be used for motorcycle safety and awareness. That fee was originally asked for by motorcyclists to fund the Florida Motorcycle Riders Training Program. That program has evolved over the years. The subsidies for the riders beginning course have stopped and the funds are being used at the discretion of DHSMV with the remaining being transferred to the DHSMV general fund. Of note is that Kansas still has a similar program but instead of the safety schools applying for the rebates the individual students apply for a $50 reimbursement. For several years ABATE of Florida was able to use a portion of the funds for their Motorcycle Safety and Awareness program while the DHSMV did nothing. The DHSMV is now starting to use these funds wisely, specifically the Ridesmart program. ABATE will probably seek to try get some funding now that Scott is no longer Governor. Rep. Santiago is a supporter for us. The House bill to secure some funding was never heard in second committee and there was no Senate companion bill. Law Enforcement Practices (Racial Profiling) Last session bills were never heard in the first committees. These bills define and prohibit racial profiling. It would be nice to get these bills amended in committee to included motorcyclists but they just do not move. Politicians talk about profiling in the texting bills but the subject of racial profiling goes nowhere. Motorcyclists, especially those having organization insignia have also been subjected to profiling. Motorcycle and Moped Riders Last session, the Senate bill would of required a helmet for all persons, under 21 years of age, riding a moped or motorcycle under 50cc. Currently everyone under 21 has to wear a helmet for motorcycles over 50cc. Last session the House bill died in first committee; Senate bill died in 2nd committee, Appropriation Subcommittee. While the staff reports do not give any accident statistics to justify this change, apparently there are presently some challenges in compliance and enforcement. I guess we need to make it easier? The University of Florida ( who does make significant campaign contributions) is behind this, citing concern over their students. However there were no statistics on the number of UF students or anyone else under 21 who were hurt riding under 50cc motorcycles or mopeds. The Crash Report for 2017 has not been released. Last session our lobbyist got a promise

8 from a sponsor that this bill would not get amended to include those over 21. Amendments need the approval of the sponsor. Under 21 you get thrown under the bus. Motor Vehicle Insurance Last session bills tried to repeal Florida No- Fault Insurance Law. These bills would also create a PD and BI insurance requirement for motorcycle registration, although motorcyclist have always had to provide proof of financial responsibility after an accident. The Senate could not agree with the House bill over the issue of medical payment requirements. I have NOTHING that would support a motorcyclist exemption for the liability or medical payment insurance requirement. If you have assets it would be wise to spend about $100/year for $100,000 liability insurance. Those that ride without a helmet have our health insurance satisfying the current medical payment requirement. Will we have to purchase additional insurance? This is a complicated issue. I do not have faith that our legislators will be able to come up with something we will like WASHINGTON, DC Consider subscribing to the AMA or MRF Alerts. The AMA and MRF websites do have automated letters that will go to your congressman. The MRF letter can be tweaked before you send it. Congress is basically running out the clock, with little happening. We will have to wait till the next Congress. The MRF is gearing up to make sure provisions such as no funding for Motorcycle only checkpoints, NHSTA lobbying ban, continuation of Motorcycle Advisory Council get included in the next highway bill in Here are the bills that will be re-filed in 2019 Self Driving Cars: S.1885 AV Start Act. American Vision for Safer Transportation though Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act A bill to support the development of highly automated vehicle safety technologies, and for other purposes. The MRF is reviewing this bill to make sure motorcycles are recognized. EPA: S.203: HR.350 Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act). These bills ensure that transforming motor vehicles, including motorcycles, into race cars or racing bikes used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act. ETHANOL: E15, E30 and E85 will damage your motorcycle. The EPA is pushing E15 although my owners manual for my 2012 car says only use E10. Running E15 will burn up your engine, if it is not designed for it. HR1314 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act Rep. Goodlatte 37 co-sponsors. Eliminates Renewable Fuel Standard in the Clean Air Act that sets progressive minimum volumes of renewable fuel to be on the marketplace. This is the best bill. It will not go anywhere since President Trump has publically called for increased E15 ethanol production. HR5855 Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2018 Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) 7 co-sponsors. To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E15, and for other purpose. Doc's buddy Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) is a co-sponsor. PROFILING : H.Res.318. Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling. Sponsored by Rep Walberg. Note the registration numbers in the resolution ( , 2015). S.Res.154 is almost identical to H.Res.318 and is sponsored by Sen. Johnson. 7 cosponsors among them Sen. Jeanne Shaheen D-NH, Sen. Lisa Murkowski R-AK.

9 Contact Your Legislators Feb is the best way, however instead of an actual address, the legislators prefer for you to use the website to contact them. Send letters to the federal legislators to their Florida offices. US Capitol Bill web site US Senate Bill Nelson E Robinson St., Suite 410, Orlando, FL Hart Bldg., Washington, DC Marco Rubio South Orange Ave., Suite 350, Orlando, FL Russell Bldg., Washington, DC US House District 6 Ron DeSantis City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL Longworth House Bldg., Washington, DC Governor Rick Scott, The Capitol, 400 Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL Use to the Governor, which is public record Go thru the and use Representative s or Senator s homepage contact for Florida Senate District 7 Travis Hutson 4875 Palm Coast Pwy., Suite 5, Palm Coast FL Senate Office Bldg, 404 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL District 14 Dorothy Hukill 209 Dunlawton Ave., Unit 17, Port Orange, FL Senate Office Bldg. 404 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL District 9 David Simmons 220 Crown Oak Centre Dr., Longwood, FL Senate Office Bldg 404 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL

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11 DEDICATED TO FREEDOM OF THE ROAD ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Goals and Purposes: To become a powerful and viable force in legislative matters concerning bikers. To promote safe riding habits without infringing on individual rights. To motivate the biker to write letters to their legislators before, during and after the legislative session in regards to biker/individual freedom legislation. To provide a monthly Newsletter to keep all bikers informed of upcoming legislation, whether it is favorable or discriminatory to the biker, and also of events, runs, parties etc. in different areas of Florida and the United States. MEETING LOCATION: EAGLES HALL 190 S. NOVA RD. ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA WHEN: FIRST THURSDAY of EACH MONTH 7:30 pm APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 18 YEARS OR OLDER NAME: ADRESS: CITY: STATE/PROVINCE: ZIP/POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE: CELL PHONE: (please print clearly) Registered Voter? YES NO (Circle One) DUES: $20.00 (US) 1 year membership $ (US) LIFETIME membership All applications are subject to approval Includes: Daytona Beach Chapter ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Membership card Monthly newsletter and Bi-Monthly State Newsletter Mail application to: Daytona Beach ABATE PO Box Daytona Beach, FL MUST BE 18 YRS TO APPLY

12 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Daytona Beach Chapter PO Box Daytona Beach, Florida DON T LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRE! American Bikers Aimed Toward Education BUT STILL A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments Florida s ONLY MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION You made the decision to ride a motorcycle, now make the decision to help preserve the right to RIDE FREE!!!! We will Lobby and Educate the Government and General Public to Promote Motorcycling in a Safe and Positive Image.